Chapter 4, Dark Prospects

Even the steward Li Wei, who was organizing some goods in the villa, felt a hint of sympathy upon seeing Lin Hai's figure from a distance

That would mean entering the manor of the elite class of the empire to serve as a butler secretary. Although this approach is not as formal as climbing the ranks in a hotel, it still subtly touches upon the boundaries of certain individuals' pride. However, during his university years, it was well known that this was one of the top ten most promising and sought-after professions.

When Lin Hai arrived downstairs, he saw the somewhat aloof butler, Donald Hai, of the manor. According to Li An, he was the chief steward of the Lin family manor and also the treasurer of the Wayne Group. Although he was only in his thirties, he was a powerful figure within both the manor and the group. The five stewards responsible for various parts of the manor, including Li An, were all directly under his command.

The elevator doors slid open, and Lin Hai was just hearing Tang Nahai speaking to the elegantly dressed Lin Wei in her small formal attire, "The invitation letter from Giant Company to Yuhang has arrived again today, marking the third time this month. Look, shouldn't we make some arrangements over there..."

The young lady has taken action, just wait and see. When that kid Lin Hai returns, he will surely be left in a state of disarray! Just ask those employees who were expelled from the group, and you will know that the young lady's decisive methods are truly chilling

Noticing the condescending gaze from the other party, Lin Hai instead squinted his eyes and walked out of the manor alongside the tall and graceful Lin Wei

Lin Hai arrived at the Lin family estate. On the surface, people referred to him as the son of the lord, the nominal young master, but privately, many addressed him by his name.

However, this line also has a very special shortcut that many people yearn for

When Lin Hai first arrived, he met Tang Nahai. His aloofness and composure, along with his impeccably tailored suit without a single wrinkle, formed Lin Hai's first impression of him. It is said that he reports directly to the head of the Lin family, likely due to his corporate position, which is why Tang Nahai is not often present in the estate. However, whenever he is there, he is always seen closely following Lin Wei and Lin Hao.

Lin Wei's vehicle is a red luxury sedan. Lin Wei took Lin Hai out, which caused quite a stir within the estate. Today, Lin Wei disembarked from the plane and did not take a car; instead, she directly switched to her red mech located at the Wayne Group laboratory to arrive at the estate. After merely taking a shower and changing her clothes, she went to meet Lin Hai, which in itself sparked much discussion among the estate's residents. Today, Lin Wei disembarked from the plane and did not take a car; instead, she directly switched to her red mech located at the Wayne Group laboratory to arrive at the estate. After merely taking a shower and changing her clothes, she went to meet Lin Hai, which in itself sparked much discussion among the estate's residents.

It was a mindset that seemed to regard Lin Wei as already within one's grasp. Tang Nahai had become the chief steward of the family, diligently serving as its executive officer over the years, yet he was not without ambition

Then... I have canceled these banquets on this side for you

A child born out of wedlock, who should have been inconsequential, unexpectedly caused Lin Wei, who was busy with various matters, to cancel an important afternoon banquet and go out alone with him. Of course, Tang Nahui was unaware that this was part of Lin Wei's observation of Lin Hai. He instinctively felt a sense of disdain towards him, a kid from the slums, who, relying solely on that tiny bit of noble blood running through his veins, could actually come to the estate on Riverside Star and even become one of the few individuals within the estate with a higher status than his own. This was, in itself, a mockery of his own rise to his current position through hard work and perseverance.

As an illegitimate child of no standing, his days in the manor are likely to be quite miserable. He will soon be confronted by the harsh realities of life, leading him to become dispirited, gradually coming to terms with the truth, and ultimately resigning himself to being a person of little significance.

Upon arriving at the Lin family estate, Li An, as a member of the group’s secretariat, naturally harbored such dreams. Little did he know that the first person he would serve was Lin Hai, the illegitimate son of Lord Lin Wei. As fate would have it, Lin Hai, being new to the family, almost immediately offended the original heir, Lin Shao, and even the formidable Lady Ning Qing, who stood behind him. Now, he has stirred up a hornet's nest, attracting the attention of the unattainable Lin Wei from the Wayne Group.

Just as they were about to head back, Lin Wei's sharp eyes caught sight of Lin Hai by the elevator. He had changed into a clean outfit, which he had brought from the old wooden box of luggage from Garbage Star. It could be said to be the best and most cherished piece of clothing he owned, as it was left behind by his deceased mother, rumored to be an old item of Lord Lin Wei. This was an old-style Napoleonic coat, belonging to a style from twenty years ago. Although it was quite outdated, it was exceptionally neat. Aside from the chest area being slightly snug, Lin Hai surprisingly wore it quite well, which further highlighted his elegance.

Upon seeing Lin Hai dressed like this, Lin Wei's eyes brightened slightly, "Is it ready? Let's go."

He graduated from a key university, He Pan Xing, with a major in Tourism Management. Generally speaking, if he follows his field of study, he should work as a waiter in a hotel. If he performs well, he could advance to the concierge department of a high-end hotel, which would be considered a significant achievement before the age of thirty

Although Lin Hai's identity is fundamentally nothing more than a scandal and a joke

Lin Wei must have come here to confront Lin Hao about those two slaps. It is said that she arrived on a flight this morning and specifically had someone bring that 'Red Dance' here at high speed, clearly in a fit of anger. To provoke her, tsk tsk... this is quite serious. In this manor, Lin Wei probably has to give the lord some face; it would be inappropriate to slap him in person. That is why she took that young man out. I fear she is preparing to teach him a lesson and instill some discipline in him

His black luxury business sedan was parked outside the manor, presumably having rushed to the estate upon receiving the news of Lin Wei's return

Otherwise, today or tonight's charity gala. The Wayne Group still needs to go in person, and its prestige must be gradually expanded

Perhaps Lin Wei's act of wrapping her arm around him was merely a natural gesture. However, he could distinctly sense a surge of hostility emanating from Tang Nahai, one that was deeply concealed, revealing itself only in the depths of his calm gaze and the subtle movements of his upright posture

Donahue's voice came to a halt. He glanced towards the forest, slightly furrowing his brow. He could not understand why Lin Wei had returned to Riverbank Star, where a long line of people eager to host her, the young lady of Wayne Corporation, had already formed. Yet, she had time to choose to dine with this illegitimate son

Standing to the side, Donahue watched the backs of the two individuals, his expression gradually becoming somewhat cold and somber

However, regarding Lin Hai, it seems that apart from a brief nod exchanged during an accidental encounter at the villa, there has been no further interaction between them.

Ang Lee only felt that his future was shrouded in darkness

It seems that today's so-called "date" is going to fall through

In the realm of commercial trade, there are numerous instances of individuals smiling amicably on the surface while engaging in fierce competition behind the scenes. This is especially true within the upper echelons of society, where the elite can be ruthless. Having navigated these turbulent waters for many years, a person like Donald must conceal his thoughts exceptionally well. Therefore, it is nearly impossible for the average person to detect any changes in his inner feelings.

Illegitimate children have traditionally occupied the lowest status within the Great Eagle Empire. The people of the Empire value not bloodlines, but rather legitimate claims to rank. It is not uncommon in the history of the Empire for some legitimate nobles to treat their half-brothers, who are their illegitimate offspring, as subordinates or servants. Even in cases where such brothers share a close bond, the illegitimate party remains in a subordinate position.

"It’s fine if you decline, you can go if you wish. Within the company, after all, you can make your own decisions." Lin Wei smiled. Then she looked at Lin Hai and said, "I will step out with him for a moment."

Seeing Lin Hai sitting in the luxurious sedan of Lin Wei as the door opened

The procurement steward of the estate beside him sighed, "It seems that Lin Hai will inevitably have to endure some hardships."

As soon as Lin Wei returned, Tang Nahai hurried over without delay, followed by various arrangements concerning the group's business. It is evident that this woman possesses considerable ability and determination

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There is a slight sense of regret, after all, Lin Hai had some small expectations about going out to dinner alone with her

As the secretary managing Lin Hai, he almost immediately chose the wrong side. The master is honored while the servant is esteemed; the master is light while the servant is lowly. Such matters do not require instruction from others

Everyone thought that Lin Wei had come to seek justice. In the past, the stories about this girl within the group had reached the manor, almost to the point of being legendary, leading to a mix of respect and fear towards her from everyone at the Lin Manor. Now, seeing Lin Hai get into the car with her, most people expressed a sense of regret and lamentation for Lin Hai.

Despite the disruption to Lin Wei's schedule caused by Lin Hai's sudden appearance, Tang Nahai did not express any outward dissatisfaction. Instead, he went along with the situation. Being still young, he had already assumed the positions of estate steward and group financial officer, which speaks volumes about his depth of character and sophistication

Hearing the various discussions within the manor, Ang Lee looked at Lin Hai's expression and unexpectedly revealed a sense of melancholy akin to that of a rabbit mourning a dead fox

To become the steward of a large family, one not only gains some connections in high society, but if one performs well, demonstrates sufficient loyalty, and the master of the house possesses strength, the long-serving secretary may be casually assigned to manage a major region in a company, becoming the director of a branch and overseeing an area. This can be considered a roundabout way of achieving success.

Tang Na looked at Lin Hai, who had suddenly appeared halfway, with an expression as usual. However, there was a subtle intensity in his gaze, as if his pupils were becoming increasingly focused.

However, Lin Hai grew up in a place like a garbage planet, a gathering of all kinds of filth, and the keen sense of smell and intuition developed in an environment fraught with danger made Lin Hai glance at the always smiling Tang Nahai a few more times