Chapter 2, Beautiful women are all dangerous

Only the personnel in the manor occasionally displayed a hint of peculiarity and strangeness when facing him. Through this keen observation of the situation, Lin Hai had a vague and ominous premonition.

Directly coming towards him

In the following days, it was likely due to the lingering influence of Lord Lin Wei, or perhaps a warning from his father advising him not to provoke conflict with himself, that Lin Hao did not come to trouble him again

If she were a man, if he were Lin Wei's biological son, then she would almost certainly become the heir to Lin Wei's title and the leader of the next generation of Wayne Industries. Unfortunately, her status as an adopted daughter means she can only watch as all of this slips away from her.

Thus, Ang Lee quickly became a close friend with whom he could talk about anything

There is a saying in the empire that one has not seen a pig run if one has not eaten pork. This is not quite applicable to Lin Hai. Growing up in front of a broken crystal screen television, Lin Hai originally thought that the so-called nobility meant driving a luxury Luhang car, being able to afford exquisite cuisine, using mechas, living in mansions, and finding a woman with a curvy figure to bear children in a place like He Pan Xing, which is countless times better than a garbage star and free from natural storm attacks.

He physically assaulted her brother— the one who was truly her brother in her eyes

However, Lin Hai now understands that all of this is not so simple

It was only the events of the first day upon his arrival, yet they made him feel quite uncomfortable, disrupting the excitement and many aspirations he had for the future.

Beside Lin Wei stood the youth Lin Hao, who could be considered his brother. He was the son born to Ning Qing, a noblewoman of equal social standing, after his father abandoned his mother and married her as the head of the Wayne Group and a lord of the empire.

Is it not the case that a child born from a passionate affair is inferior to a batch of fools created in a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness with a wife devoid of any joy?

Thus, his attitude towards him was very clear, it was cold. On the day Lin Hai arrived, he originally intended to give him a show of strength. Who would have thought that it would eventually evolve into such a situation. Now the public opinion outside has become even more lively, and who knows how many people are waiting to see the Lin family's next performance

He is very unfamiliar with the word "father"; because of this unfamiliarity, he is indifferent, and there is no question of hatred. What he does not understand is, since this father does not care for him, why would he bring him from a place like the Garbage Star to the prosperous Riverside Star

However, this does not hinder her prestige within the Wayne Group and the Lin family

From Ang Lee, he obtained a wealth of information regarding the Lin family

He is indeed a descendant of the most renowned "Lily Flower Nobility" lineage of the Great Eagle Empire, the son of Lord Wei Xun of the Riverside Star Forest

In recent years, Lin Wei's health has gradually declined, and it is almost this woman who has supported half of Wayne Industries. Without the support of this woman, the decline of Lin Wei's lineage in the imperial aristocratic circle would likely have come even more swiftly.

His father, Lord Lin Wei, has been at the helm of Wayne Industries, which has provided reactive armor to the imperial military for many years, thus gaining a certain level of fame in this circle. The name of Wayne Group is also recognized among the upper echelons of military weapon suppliers

Lord Lin Wei has an adopted daughter named Lin Wei. She is a woman renowned throughout the Riverside Star.

His mother had told him these things many times, but he only regarded them as a beautiful fairy tale described by her. Often, under the dim light of the slum, that dignified woman spoke while he listened, and then he fell asleep with a smile. She knew that he had never taken such fairy-tale-like things seriously. Yet, she had never argued about it.

For Lin Hai, who grew up in a slum, greeting and engaging in small talk with people from all walks of life is essentially a necessary life skill

A few days after arriving at the Lin family estate, he finally confirmed his current situation and his true lineage

The worst aspect is that this so-called "sister" has reportedly developed a relationship with Lin Hao that allows him to indulge in whatever he desires without restraint

Lin Hai was brought to Riverbank Star, which is likely inextricably linked to this family business dispute

Strictly speaking, he does not have much fondness for this noble family. Although they are related by blood, he has never spent time with anyone from this family in his life

Thus, the internal struggles within the family are inevitably becoming increasingly intense

Wayne Industries was at its peak five years ago. However, with the rapid advancement of technology, the family's technological reserves have not made any breakthroughs and have gradually fallen behind. Additionally, many powerful families have begun to venture into the field of mecha armor, which has posed unprecedented challenges to Wayne Industries' position as a mainstream supplier of armor to the military

Perhaps it was that day when Lin Hai's actions were somewhat unprecedented at the Lin family estate, which is why the stewards and housemaids in the estate have been polite to him in recent days, without any signs of isolation towards him. At this moment, everyone in the estate might also be quietly observing what kind of person he truly is

And now, Lin Hai knows that all of this is true

This woman, privately known as the "Daughter of the Devil," excels in all aspects in public. Not only is she a distinguished student at the prestigious Qingyuan Academy of the Empire, but she is also a design genius in the field of mechas, possessing an endless stream of inspiration akin to a perpetual motion machine. Coupled with her naturally bestowed beauty, it evokes jealousy, prompting one to wonder why even God sometimes shows such favoritism.

This is the first unfortunate piece of news

As for the second piece of unfortunate news for him at present, he has finally confirmed his ominous premonition

Is it merely due to the guilt of one's own mother passing away

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A beautiful woman can sometimes be as dangerous as a scorpion in the dust

The impoverished child of the garbage star possesses a noble lineage. When such a fact, which is a daydream for countless people in slums, occurs in his life, Lin Hai certainly cannot be an exception; it is impossible for him to claim indifference.

And now, this dangerous woman is on her way back to the estate after completing her trade inspection in the capital star.

Almost overnight, the news of Lin Hai's arrival at the Lin family estate spread through the circles of the riverside star. Naturally, Lin Hao could not bear to be the subject of gossip behind his back due to the existence of this newly emerged half-brother.

Ang Lee was the steward who led him into the manor that day

Compared to the poorly dressed and frail Lin Hai, Lin Hao resembles a typical scion of a wealthy family. Although he is only seventeen years old, the maturity he exudes and the proud furrow of his brows bear a resemblance to his father's demeanor. What is most striking is the way he looks at himself, filled with an indelible sense of disdain and disgust, akin to a stain left by a crayon on white paper

From Ang Lee's words, Lin Hai understood that her title of "Daughter of the Devil" stemmed from her ruthless methods and decisive actions within the company. The slightly infatuated gaze with which Ang Lee spoke revealed that she had not only gained the support of many aristocrats along the riverside through her skills.

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To help Lin Hai, who grew up in the slums of Garbage Star for the first twenty years, understand and accept what modern aristocratic life is, is undoubtedly an immensely challenging and monumental task

From Garbage Star to Riverside Star, he accompanied him all the way, so his life at the manor was also managed by Li An

This is the fundamental source of the family's decline. The deterioration of the external environment has led to growing unease within the family itself. At this moment, several of his father's brothers, who also hold titles in the empire, have begun to covet the position of the family head, the leader of the Wayne Group