Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

Lin Chen remained silent.

In fact, Mr. Lin often didn't think much of him.

For so many years, they have been belittling him, saying that he is not worthy of being Lin's son.

As for the transfer of power, Old Master Lin had clearly stated several years ago that if Lin Chen was not capable, he would rather hand over those powers to outsiders than give them to Lin Chen!

This is probably the domineering nature of the older generation.

Lin Chen couldn't tell Lu Chengzhou these things, not because he couldn't, but because he was too ashamed to say them.

Lu Chengzhou seemed to have seen through his inner concerns.

So, he patted him hard on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, all your father needs right now is a dutiful son. As long as you can meet his needs, he will entrust everything to you."

Lin Chen was skeptical, but he nodded nonetheless.

"So, what do I need to do to be considered a dutiful son/daughter?"

Upon hearing Lin Chen ask such a question, Lu Chengzhou couldn't help but rub his forehead and sigh.

That brat is truly hopeless, just like always.

Don't you know how to please people?

When he was trying to please Su Qiaoman, he did a pretty good job!

Grandpa Lin is definitely easier to please than Su Qiaoman. You could probably win him over by peeling an apple for him and making him a cup of hot tea.

After all, the old man has reached this stage...

What's there to be so stubborn about?

You can't take that money and power to your grave.

"You'd better do as I say."

Lu Chengzhou had no choice but to tell him this.

"Anyway, as long as you don't upset your father, you've done your duty as a father."

……

The night passed peacefully.

The next morning, as usual, the doctors first gave Mr. Lin a physical examination, injections, and medication.

Once we have recorded Mr. Lin's physical condition today, we can arrange a visit.

Lu Chengzhou, Lin Chen, and Jiang Aiyu entered the ward together.

Jiang Aiyu will conduct the final diagnosis for Mr. Lin.

Jiang Aiyu's expression was solemn.

After taking Mr. Lin's pulse, she sighed softly.

It seems the situation is truly dire.

At this time, Mr. Lin was only conscious for a few hours each day.

He should have been asleep by now, but thanks to Jiang Aiyu's acupuncture, he became much more awake.

Master Lin surveyed everyone around the bed...

Finally, their gaze settled on Lin Chen.

"Hey kid, aren't you going to class today?"

Lin Chen gently shook his head.

He lowered his head, covered the old man's hand, and remained silent.

It wasn't that he didn't want to talk; on the contrary, he really wanted to talk and bring up all sorts of things related to the transfer of power!

But he couldn't.

Lu Chengzhou had warned him before he came not to say anything carelessly.

If you don't know what to say and what not to say, just shut up!

"Give me a foot massage."

Master Lin subtly withdrew his hand, lifted the blanket, and let Lin Chen massage his feet.

Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, but still did as instructed.

"I feel like I don't have much time left. Lately, I keep thinking about things from the past."

"I remember you used to serve me tea and water, wash my feet, and get me slippers."

"Back then, you were quite filial."

Master Lin deliberately emphasized the word "filial piety".

His eyes were as sharp as ever.

If it weren't for his pale complexion, it would be hard to believe that he was a man nearing the end of his life.

Lin Chen remained silent, focusing on his work and speaking little.

So, Master Lin turned his attention to Lu Chengzhou.

When they first met, Master Lin knew that this young man was capable and not an ordinary person.

His good-for-nothing son will eventually fall into the hands of this man surnamed Lu.

in case……

How wonderful it would be if Lu Chengzhou were my own son.

The thought flashed through Mr. Lin's mind and then lingered there.

What a pity, what a pity.

He closed his eyes.

suddenly!

He suddenly opened his eyes again.

No, it's not a pity.

There is still a chance.

"Lu Chengzhou, since you're here today, I'd like to ask you a question."

Lu Chengzhou was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and said, "Please speak."

"I'd like to know if you'd be willing to recognize me as your godfather?"

Master Lin stared at him intently.

Upon hearing this, the other two people present were also stunned.

Lin Chen, in particular, felt a violent tremor in his heart, as if something extremely important had been snatched away from him.

He could no longer heed Lu Chengzhou's repeated instructions and admonitions from last night and this morning.

He turned around, glared at Lu Chengzhou, and lowered his voice, saying, "Brother Lu, didn't you tell me that you don't like relatives like godfathers and godmothers?"

Lu Chengzhou nodded.

Indeed, he could never recognize Master Lin as his godfather!

That's damn good! Didn't that instantly max out the male lead's hatred level?

What exactly is Master Lin up to?

Is he trying to drag someone down with him on his deathbed?

Master Lin coughed heavily twice and continued:

"In my whole life, I only have one son, Lin Chen, which has always been a regret of mine."

"Lu Chengzhou, I admire you as a young man."

"If you pity this old woman and my lonely, helpless son, please grant me this request, okay?"

What a load of rubbish!

Lu Chengzhou quickly said, "Master Lin, please stop joking. This is absolutely unacceptable."

Lin Chen also advised, "Dad, don't force him. Lu Chengzhou already said he doesn't want a godfather!"

Master Lin glanced at Lin Chen, his expression complex.

He remained silent for a minute.

In that minute, no one knew what Master Lin was thinking.

A minute later, Mr. Lin called his lawyer and asked him to bring his will and various property certificates into the ward.

It was at this moment that Lin Chen realized what it meant to be "a starved camel is still bigger than a horse".

Mr. Lin has declared bankruptcy, and even the largest shareholder of the company has changed, yet he still holds so many hidden assets!

In an instant, Lin Chen's eyes reddened, his cheeks flushed, and his heart pounded.

With this money in his hands, it would be enough for him to lead the Lin family back to the position of the richest family in Yicheng!

but……

Lu Chengzhou, yes, Lu Chengzhou!

This guy absolutely cannot stay here any longer. We can't let him become my father's adopted son, we can't let him enjoy such great wealth and luxury, and we can't let him become a threat to Lin Chen!

Thinking of this, Lin Chen's gaze towards Lu Chengzhou even carried a hint of murderous intent.

Jiang Aiyu keenly sensed the murderous aura emanating from Lin Chen and immediately stood between him and Lu Chengzhou, holding a sharp scalpel in her hand.

"Young Master Lin, please don't do anything reckless."

At this moment, Lu Chengzhou's premonition of crisis also began to erupt wildly.

He realized that he was about to face the greatest danger and the most difficult choice since he came into this world.