Chapter 168: Going Too Far
Lin Tian glanced at the group in front of him and sneered, "But now you’re actually using some fabricated family rules to take back Xianglong Tea House. You guys are really something, aren’t you?"
"Even though I’m just a worker, I understand that effort brings reward. You don’t want to put in the work but want to take others’ hard labor. How are you any different from robbers?"
Lin Tian’s words instantly made the atmosphere in the hall extraordinarily quiet, with everyone’s expressions fluctuating unpredictably.
There’s no way around it; Lin Tian’s speech was indeed face-slapping, and it was so well-reasoned that it made rebuttal impossible!
"Someone, get him out of here!"
The first to speak was Bai Jiaming, clearly rattled by Lin Tian’s words as a vested interest holder.
Two bodyguards in suits and ties moved toward Lin Tian.
"Hold on a moment!"
Lin Tian signaled the two bodyguards to stop: "And about the recent test of both brains and brawn. Let’s not mention the brains, let’s talk about the brawn!"
"In the duel, Long was overconfident and gave me three chances. Since it was a duel, it shouldn’t matter what moves were used, but I won, and yet somehow it was considered an unfair victory!"
Lin Tian laughed at himself, "This is the Bai Family, your turf, so naturally, you make the call."
"But I just want to ask, in a street fight, who cares what moves you use to beat an opponent?"
"A win is a win, and only losers look for excuses!"
Lin Tian’s words were like needles, piercing hearts, making every Bai Family member present turn different shades of pale.
Bai Jiaming, fearing Bai Tianlong might change his mind, again ordered the two bodyguards, "What are you two standing there for? Are you deaf?"
"Admittedly, the moves I used were underhanded, and I accept that!"
"But if it really came down to a fight with Long, I’m not bragging, but he wouldn’t necessarily win against me!"
As Lin Tian spoke, he angrily looked at the two approaching bodyguards, determined to vent his rage on them.
The two bodyguards engaged with Lin Tian were immediately knocked down by two of his punches, flying backward with maximum force, crashing directly onto Bai Jiaming.
"Let me finish talking, and I’ll leave on my own!"
After beating them, Lin Tian arrogantly glanced at the group of outdated traditionalists in the Bai Family, "From an outsider’s perspective, your Bai Family rules are laughable. Talking about family prosperity like this will only lead to your downfall!"
Lin Tian’s words may have been unpleasant, but they were truthful. In today’s society, those with ability rise, and that’s true for everything.
Imagine Bai Shishi, such a smart and capable woman, turning a nearly bankrupt entertainment venue into today’s Xianglong Tea House. It proves her extraordinary ability and vision.
If someone else were to replace her, someone who knows nothing, would they manage the business well?
It’s clearly a move to bankrupt Xianglong Tea House.
"Frankly, all that talk of family rules and women not inheriting the business is complete nonsense!"
Lin Tian glanced at Bai Jiaming, who had just climbed up from the ground, "You just have your eyes on Xianglong Tea House’s current success and want to claim it. If it were still a failing entertainment venue, none of you would want to inherit it!"
"I’ve said my piece. No need to throw me out; I’ll leave myself!"
Lin Tian flicked his sleeves and gracefully turned to leave.
If this place doesn’t welcome me, somewhere else surely will, and besides, I have no desire to stay!
What a garbage family, eyes glued to wealth, yet creating these rules to bully people.
Although Lin Tian’s words were bold, they were justified. No one in the main hall could refute, and silence fell upon the room once more.
"Dad, happy birthday!"
Bai Shishi smiled at the silent Bai Tianlong, then her face turned cold, "I’m not handing over Xianglong Tea House, don’t even think about it!"
After her declaration, Bai Shishi turned to leave; this family wasn’t worth staying in!
Such a feudal and decaying family, what’s the point of staying?
Just after Lin Tian stepped out of the Bai Family gate, pondering how to get back to Kanyue City from Wangfu Villa, he suddenly felt someone following him and turned his head quickly.
Seeing Bai Shishi with red, tearful eyes, Lin Tian was quite surprised, "Why did you come out too?"
Bai Shishi gave a self-deprecating laugh, "You’ve left; why would I stay inside? Wait for them to carve me up?"
"I don’t understand all this about big families, but anyone who’s not dumb would know what’s going on!"
Lin Tian laughed coldly, acknowledging the harshness of society. Even what should be a safe place, home, was becoming treacherous.
People’s hearts are getting more complex, and the intrigue is deepening.
A single misstep, and you’ll be caught in the trap.
Bai Shishi spoke with absolute determination, "Regardless of any stupid family rules, I’ve already said I will never hand over Xianglong Tea House!"
"Actually, I think there’s more to this matter, have you not noticed your brother’s keen interest in Xianglong Tea House?"
Lin Tian had been carefully observing Bai Jiaming, whose seemingly calm face hid sinister intentions.
"I knew it long ago. He tried to meddle in Xianglong Tea House matters early on, but I refused!"
Bai Shishi recalled, "My company is my company. I can hire others to work, but not family members!"
"Looks like you’ve been cautious from the start!"
"Yes!" Bai Shishi nodded, looking gratefully at Lin Tian, "Today... thank you!"
"It’s nothing, I just did what any bystander should do. Faced with such injustice, anyone would have stood up!"
Lin Tian patted Bai Shishi on the shoulder, comforting her, "Though I spoke rather harshly to your elders at your home, you won’t be mad at me, will you, Miss Bai?"
"Mad? I’m thrilled!"
Bai Shishi gave a thumbs-up, "Well done. If they weren’t my family, I’d have joined you in yelling at them!"
Clearly, Bai Shishi was deeply resentful of what occurred today.
It’s like having a beloved toy that your father insists you give to someone else, merely because you’re a girl and should play with Barbie dolls, not Transformers!
What utter nonsense!
In this day and age, how can such feudal and decayed ideas still exist?
It’s truly frightening!
"..."
Lin Tian hadn’t expected such a response from Bai Shishi; it was beyond his imagination.
"Let’s talk about the future later, Miss Bai. Xianglong Tea House is yours. I don’t believe anyone will dare to take it!"
Lin Tian had only said it casually to comfort Bai Shishi.
But after speaking, he immediately realized a problem.
He remembered the last bank incident when Bai Shishi mentioned her suspicion.
Seems like she mentioned her father and brother...