Chapter 796: Let's have a meeting

On the evening of New Year's Eve, the Sihe Courtyard resounded with the 'bang bang bang' of firecrackers.

There was also the flashing light of fireworks.

Children and adults alike were setting off firecrackers and fireworks in the Yuan Zi.

Adding to that were the faint aromas of various dishes and alcohol, a scene of cheerful voices and laughter, making the New Year atmosphere very strong.

One could say this was the liveliest Spring Festival Lin Feng had experienced in both his lives.

His parents were alive, and he not only had over a dozen children but also dozens of women by his side.

Lin Feng kept them company for a while, then returned to his room.

For the Lin Family, this was a boisterous Spring Festival.

But for a minority of families, this year was not pleasant.

These little rascals, I never expected them to do this!

After hearing Bi Yue's report, Lin Feng let out a sigh.

It would be strange if he didn't know.

He understands the personality of every child in the household better than anyone else.

On the same day, five important figures died—this matter has caused a huge uproar.

Bi Yue frowned slightly and said.

One could be called an accident, but five!

And they were five people who wanted to oppose Lin Feng.

Even thinking with your butt, you know this matter is related to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng said lightly: 'The matter is big; we need to make it big, so those people know that I, Lin Someone, am not a pushover!'

As he spoke, Lin Feng's gaze turned sharp.

When a tiger doesn't show its might, others think he's just a pliable sick cat.

Bi Yue said with some worry: 'Will this matter cause those who were originally wavering to form a bad impression of us...'

Some things Bi Yue couldn't say outright, so she expressed them more tactfully.

Lin Feng understood his meaning.

He laughed and said: 'Our side isn't a monolith either; things always have two sides, and since we've done it, we must accept this cost.'

After the year, we will double our defensive forces and double the budget.

Bi Yue nodded.

Lin Feng fell silent for a moment, then pointed to his chest and said: 'My veins carry the blood of Yan and Huang; this is something unchangeable from birth.'

Others may not understand, but those big figures do.

So you needn't worry excessively, because our goals are the same as theirs.

With shared goals and ideals, we will never become enemies.

Besides, our future goal is the stars and the sea; if we grow tired of staying here, we'll go far away and start anew.

Bi Yue looked at Lin Feng with a smile.

This man's heart and mind are truly broad!

At this moment, he is even more charming than before.

Bi Yue recalled the important task Lin Feng had entrusted to her, felt his appreciation, and was moved to tears.

Have you drunk alcohol tonight?

Lin Feng smelled the alcohol emanating from Bi Yue and asked.

Bi Yue pursed her lips.

Call the children in!

Lin Feng laughed and said.

Bi Yue gave Lin Feng a somewhat resentful glance, then, with her long legs, walked away in an somewhat unnatural gait.

The children who had played enough were already waiting outside.

After leaving, Bi Yue smiled and said a sentence.

A group of children rushed into the room.

Once everyone was seated, Lin Feng laughed and said: 'Another new year has arrived; we fathers and sons, fathers and daughters sit together, hold a small meeting, summarize what happened last year, then look ahead to the future, and then set new goals for 16.'

These children before us are no ordinary kids.

We cannot treat them as we would adults, nor can we regard them as mere children.

Our view and attitude toward them are really hard to pin down!

Treat them as adults, yet most of the time, whether in their actions or behavior, they are as childish as other kids.

But if we truly see them as children, they can unexpectedly do many things that even adults cannot.

Moreover, it will stir up their rebellious psychology.

Children are generation after generation harder to raise.

The Lin Family's children, to raise them well, the difficulty index is doubled.

After Lin Feng finished speaking, it was the children's turn to voice their opinions.

Song Jiaren said obediently: 'This year I plan to stay at school, I will study hard, finish my studies as soon as possible, and after graduation I can help Dad manage the company! Then Dad won't be as tired as he is now.'

This little cotton-padded jacket is quite warm.

Lin Feng understood the other meaning hidden in Song Jiaren's words.

She is a few years older, her personality like Han Xiang's, and she doesn't like those fighting and killing matters.

Being several years older, in daily life she still has a generation gap when getting along with Lin Shiyi and Lin Chang'e.

Lin Feng nodded and said, "Then when school starts, don't study in Yanjing; go to Xiangjiang over there!"

It's not like Yanjing there; everyone knows you're a child of the Lin Family, make more friends, study well, and also have fun.

"Thank you, Dad!"

Song Jiaren said happily.

There were some things she didn't say, but Dad heard them.

Actually she's quite troubled now, especially at school.

She doesn't want to be the boss in school, yet someone always uses her name to cause trouble.

Even the friends she grew up with in the same residential complex have now become sour.

Her current status is known to everyone in the school.

No more genuine friends to play with; either they're afraid of her or they flatter her, full of ulterior motives.

Staying in such an environment is truly a vexing matter.

Going to a new place with a new identity, like an ordinary child learning happily.

Next is Lin Chang'e's turn.

This kid isn't Lao Er, yet he forces the children, except Song Jiaren, to call her "Second Sister."

And they all agreed.

Can't help it; she's got a hard fist and likes to stir up trouble.

Lin Chang'e said, "Dad, I don't have any wishes; being like this now is just fine."

Lin Feng stared at Lin Chang'e without saying a word.

Finally, Lin Chang'e's eyes flickered, and she lowered her head slightly, saying, "Can you stop Mom from hanging me up to beat me again? That posture is too awkward; can we change it?"

Lin Feng laughed, "Sure! Just lock her in the little dark room for a few more days."

"No, no, no!"

Lin Chang'e quickly said, "Better to hang me up and beat me."

Lin Baobao said, "Second Sister, are you still afraid of the dark!?"

Lin Chang'e pursed her lips and remained silent.

She wanted to say she didn't know why she feared quiet.

In this, Lin Feng understood; Lin Chang'e had spent a long time in the witch sister's womb, always in a very quiet environment.

Such fear truly stems from being born out of the mother's womb.

Lin Feng laughed, "Okay! I'll tell your mother not to hang you up to beat you again, but! Next time she beats you, you mustn't run around; if she can't catch you, she'll think of such a method."

"Uh~ I'll try my best!" Lin Chang'e nodded.

Next, it's Lao San, Lao Si, Bei Shuying, and Bei Qingqian's turn.

"Dad, we don't want to go back to Xiangjiang."

"Yes! We want to stay and play with Lin Chang'e and Lin Shiyi and the others."

Bei Shuying and Bei Qingqian said with hopeful faces, then looked at Lin Feng with anticipation.

Lin Feng shook his head, "That won't work! You still have to go back to school; your grandfather has high expectations for you, and you are destined to become the head of the Bei Family.

Therefore, you can't just think about playing now; you must study hard."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bei Shuying and Bei Qingqian looked dejected.

Lin Feng added with a smile, "But as long as you keep up with your studies, taking extra leave now and then is fine."

Bei Shuying and Bei Qingqian's eyes lit up.

They understood the meaning behind Dad's words.

As long as you study well, nothing is a problem.

This is really too easy!

But then Lin Feng's mouth twitched, "Don't get too optimistic! You aren't like ordinary children, so your curriculum can't be the same. Starting this year, your mother will set a new study plan for you; the study tasks will be heavy!"

"Ah~"

The two complained in unison.

But soon, determination showed in their eyes.

To have more time to come back and hang out with Lin Chang'e, Lin Shiyi, and the others, you must study hard!

Finally, it's Lao Wu Lin Baobao's turn.

Lin Baobao eagerly raised both hands, "Dad! My wish for the new year is to have Mom give birth to another baby!"

"Why?"

Lin Feng asked, a bit puzzled.

Don't ordinary kids hope that their parents have only them?

Lin Baobao explained, "Because if Mom has another, she won't take care of me!"

Uh!

This kid actually came up with that idea.

As soon as he finished speaking, the few behind, except Lin Shiyi, all made the same request.

Because Lin Baobao's reasoning was so sound.

Once there's a younger one, the older will be "left to fend for themselves."

Lin Feng said helplessly, "Don't make this wish to me; discuss it with your mother!"

Finally, it's Lin Shiyi's turn.

Everyone looked at Lin Shiyi; Lin Shiyi furrowed his brow, thought for a long time, then slowly said, "Dad, let my mom have another one too!"

The meeting ended, and the children all left.

Lin Feng raised his wrist to check the time.

It was half past seven.

The Spring Festival Gala was about to start.

As for such an evening party, Lin Feng had no interest.

First, he found it boring; second, he had already seen it in his previous life.

Although the program list had some changes, it was basically the same.

The women also didn't like it much.

They hadn't finished playing cards during the day, and at night they gathered together again.

The hall was set with over a dozen mahjong tables.

The sound of the automatic mahjong machines turning was incessant.

Returning to the hall, Lin Feng suddenly felt this wasn't home but a teahouse.

Lin Xiangdong and Liang Shiyun also sat around playing mahjong.

Of course, there were also those who didn't like it.

Qi Yao didn't like it either, and went back to her room early to rest.

Han Xiang and Yun Luan were the same.

Accompanying Lin Xiangdong and Liang Shiyun in playing mahjong were Zhao Xiaoyang's mother, Aunt Wang, and Qi Yao's mother, Shu Xiaohui.

Father Qi Zhengwei sat beside Shu Xiaohui, helping to watch the tiles.

On another side, Zhao Xiaoyang, Liu Erwa, He Dazhuang, and the recently returned Duan Fei made up a table.

Liang Shishi and Bei Yiren sat on the sofa chatting; hearing the mahjong noise too loud, they turned up the volume of the large-screen TV in the living room.

Afterwards, the two gathered together chatting and laughing.

Soon they were talking about Lin Feng.

"That little rascal is going to Han Guo tonight."

Liang Shishi said.

Bei Yiren said: "I know this; they're not coming over there, so we can't just ignore them!"

Liang Shishi laughed and said: "How about we make a bet?"

"How to bet?"

Liang Shishi said: "He leaves at eight o'clock; if you can keep him for an hour, I'll lose this to you."

Saying this, Liang Shishi flashed the three-colored jade on her wrist.

This is an extremely rare piece of jade material that produced three colors of top-grade jade.

Red, green, and blue three colors.

The three colors are very pure, with only some mixed hues at the junctions where two colors meet.

It can be said to be worth a fortune.

"What if you win?"

Bei Yiren asked.

She knew that given Liang Shishi's personality, she wouldn't just give away her own treasure for nothing.

Liang Shishi said: "If I win, you give me that two-colored diamond of yours."

She was referring to the pendant Bei Yiren wore around her neck, inlaid with a two-colored diamond.

This was also a gift given to Bei Yiren by Lin Xiangdong and Liang Shiyun.

Bei Yiren nodded without hesitation: "Let's bet then!"

Liang Shishi laughed.

For a moment she couldn't think of a way to keep Lin Feng for an extra hour.

Just then Lin Feng walked over.

Playing poker, playing mahjong held no interest for Lin Feng at all.

First, the difficulty was too low.

Second, even if he won a lot of money, afterwards he'd definitely have to return whoever's money he won.

Not only would he have to return it, he might have to return even more.

In short, it's a losing game.

So it's best not to get involved.

"What are you chatting about?"

Lin Feng sat down between Liang Shishi and Bei Yiren, smiling as he asked.

He hadn't deliberately listened to what they were saying to each other.

In life, also perking up one's 'dog ears' would be too boring.

Because there would be far fewer surprises.

"Nothing much, just some boring little things." Liang Shishi laughed and said.

While speaking, she glanced at Bei Yiren, signaling with her eyes that the bet had now begun.

Lin Feng laughed and said: "Do you like eating dog meat? If so, you can still scoop up a few pieces in the backyard now; later there won't be any left!"

"Huh?"

Liang Shishi looked at Lin Feng with a puzzled expression.

Lin Feng laughed and said: "Those little rascals are stewing dog meat in the backyard!"

The dog that Da Hei and Hei Er brought back during the day—no one knew what breed it was—was huge; once skinned, its meat and bone together weighed over fifty catties.

The chef at home said the dog meat was neither tender nor tough; the quality was very good.

"Forget it!"

Liang Shishi shook her head.

Bei Yiren wasn't interested either.

In their view, dog meat is just like mutton; eating it affects one's body scent.

Most importantly, the two of them are currently making a bet!

Bei Yiren asked Lin Feng, "When do we set off?"

Lin Feng checked the time: "There are still fifteen minutes."

Bei Yiren said, "Can't we go after nine?"

Lin Feng shook his head: "We've already made the appointment; I can't spend the day playing with you and then ignore them at night."

Bei Yiren looked at Lin Feng with a resentful expression.

But that didn't work either.

Liang Shishi's mouth curled up slightly, feeling pleased.

In her view, Bei Yiren's two-toned diamond meant she was sure to win.

"There's something I want to tell you—we haven't held a meeting in a long time.

Let's call Huaron, Luhua, and YuYao over; let's have the five of us hold a meeting!"

Lin Feng froze for a moment, then nodded and said, "Sure! But we only have an hour; at the latest I have to go to Han Guo by nine."

Bei Yiren turned her head, looking at Liang Shishi with a triumphant expression.

Liang Shishi looked at Bei Yiren with a surprised expression.

This works too!?