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As soon as he thought of a solution, Old Lin couldn't sit still and immediately called Lin Mei's room.
After all, although Old Lin was anxious, he knew it was already midnight. The Lin family only had one young woman, Lin Mei, who on the surface was his granddaughter but in reality would be his future granddaughter-in-law. Therefore, at this time, Old Lin could only wake Lin Mei up by calling her.
Since taking over the family business, Lin Mei had kept her mobile phone on and the ringer active every night while sleeping to ensure she wouldn't miss any important calls.
Of course, she didn't have to worry about nuisance calls; her mobile phone card was customized, meaning that ordinary people couldn't reach her even if they dialed incorrectly.
So whenever her mobile phone rang, there was definitely a reason that required her immediate attention.
At that moment, Lin Mei had just finished handling several important emails and had just lain down when her mobile phone rang. She quickly got up to answer the call.
Seeing it was Grandpa calling her so late, Lin Mei immediately thought something might be wrong with Grandma and hurriedly answered.
"Grandpa, what’s the urgent matter? Is Grandma okay?" Lin Mei asked anxiously as she picked up the phone.
"No, your grandmother is fine. Don't worry. I'm calling you this late because there's something urgent that requires you to come to the study," Old Lin quickly explained, realizing Lin Mei had misunderstood.
"Oh, I'll be right there," Lin Mei understood that since Old Lin hadn't explained over the phone, it must be very important and urgent, not suitable for discussion over the call.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you in the study," Old Lin said with a smile as he hung up the phone, pleased with how understanding Lin Mei was.
In fact, knowing that Lin Feng might be his biological grandson made Old Lin feel energized tonight. Over the years, the Lin family had expended so much manpower and resources searching for this only child. The two elders had worried endlessly for this child.
They all knew that if they couldn't find this child, the Lin family would truly face extinction.
Old Lin had been waiting in the Study for Lin Mei, smiling as he waited. Clearly, he was envisioning a day when someone would call him "Grandpa."
It wasn't long before a knock sounded at the door of the Study: "Grandpa, it's Mei'er."
This was also Old Lin's habit; the Lin family knew that he didn't want to waste time. He preferred that anyone who came would announce themselves as they knocked, rather than waiting for him to ask, "Who is it?" and then receive a reply.
No matter who it was, they had to state their name upon knocking.
"Come in," he said. But today, Old Lin was particularly excited. Upon realizing it was Mei'er, he personally walked over to open the door and smiled at Lin Mei.
Seeing Grandpa's smile, Lin Mei felt relieved. She knew that when Grandpa called her over today, it might be for something important, but it definitely wasn't anything bad.
If it were bad news, could Grandpa be smiling so happily?
"Grandpa, you called Mei'er over in the middle of the night. Is there something you need to tell me?" Lin Mei understood her position in the Lin family from a young age. She had always been grateful for the twist of fate that led to her being adopted by them after being abandoned by her parents. Therefore, she had always behaved well; she had never acted spoiled or needy since she became aware of her situation.
In fact, she had never acted spoiled at all throughout her life.
She knew she didn't have the right to behave like a typical daughter and certainly couldn't consider herself a proper young lady of the Lin family, even though both of Lin's elders treated her like their own granddaughter.
However, this was a habit Lin Mei had developed from childhood. While Old Lin and his wife could dote on her, she absolutely needed to have self-awareness and not take advantage of their affection.
So at this moment, even though she knew Old Lin was in high spirits, she still spoke to him with an attentive demeanor as if waiting for instructions.
"Mei'er, don't go to work tomorrow. Have Lin Feng come over; I want to swim with him." At this moment, Old Lin was filled with joy and didn't notice anything unusual about Lin Mei. After all, she had always been like this since childhood, and he had grown accustomed to it.
"Oh, I'm not going to work?" Lin Mei momentarily didn't react and asked.
"Yes." At this moment, Grandpa's eyes were still filled with the hope of finding his grandson. Seeing Lin Mei's follow-up question, he continued to nod affirmatively.
"Is it just to accompany Lin Feng swimming tomorrow? Grandpa, I can drive myself to the company; Lin Feng doesn't have to take me." Perhaps Lin Mei was being too sensitive; at this moment, she thought that Grandpa wanted her to stay away from the Lin family's business, which was unacceptable for her.
Yes, Lin Mei had known since she was little that she was an adopted daughter, and the purpose of her upbringing was for the Lin family, or rather, to manage some business for the yet-to-be-found Young Master of the Lin family. To put it directly, the Lin family was raising her as a stewardess for their lost child in the outside world, and a beautiful stewardess at that.
This point was clear to the three core figures of the Lin family, including Lin Mei. She had no complaints; she understood that this was her only way to repay the Lin family.
Of course, she also knew that once the Young Master of the Lin family was found, regardless of his appearance—whether handsome or ugly—she would have to become his wife, and not just any wife but one who would not be officially recognized.
Since the Lin family had already adopted her, she could not openly marry their Young Master.
Lin Mei understood all this. In fact, she didn't even plan to develop feelings for any man—not because she couldn't or didn't want to, but because she didn't want to let down the Lin family.
Everything stemmed from "the debt of rebirth—heavy as a mountain."
Lin Mei could comprehend all of this; however, she had poured all her energy into Golden Dragon Group. It could be said that Golden Dragon Group was everything to her. Watching Golden Dragon Group grow under her management made Lin Mei truly happy because it was the only thing that allowed her to repay the Lin family while also pursuing something she was passionate about.
Lin Mei was very interested in business and was a commercial genius. After Grandpa announced that Golden Dragon Group would be entrusted to her management, she felt extremely happy.
Immediately after that, Lin Mei devoted all her focus to Golden Dragon Group. She knew that everything hinged on this.
But now, Grandpa unexpectedly told her not to go to work tomorrow? What did this mean? Was he telling her not to get involved with Golden Dragon Group anymore? Lin Mei began to overthink.
Sometimes, it's because of the importance we place on things that we end up overthinking.
"Hehe... Mei'er, you misunderstood. Grandpa means that you don't have to go to the company tomorrow, just for one day, everything will be as usual. What is this girl thinking?" Lin Lao understood what Lin Mei was worried about and quickly explained.
"Really?" After hearing Grandpa's explanation, Lin Mei felt very happy but still asked uncertainly.
"Yes, really." Lin Lao smiled and affirmed.
"That's good. Then I'll have Lin Feng accompany you for swimming tomorrow. I'll prepare some fruit platters for you." Lin Mei thought for a moment; since Lin Lao said so, there was no reason for him to lie to her, so she happily agreed.
"Mei'er, aren't you curious why I want to do this?" Seeing Lin Mei agree, Lin Lao felt relieved and instead asked his usually composed granddaughter.
"Hehe... Grandpa will tell me what I need to know." Lin Mei was genuinely open about it, smiling as she spoke.
"Well, Mei'er, you've worked hard these years. I just want to tell you that Young Master is about to be found. However, our Lao Lin family will never treat you unfairly. You will always be my Lin Tian's granddaughter." Lin Lao didn't say it directly but hinted at it, believing that Lin Mei would understand.
"Grandpa, congratulations! Mei'er is fortunate enough to survive and receive Grandpa and Grandma's love. This is already a great blessing. How can there be many demands? Being able to manage the family business for the Lin family, Mei'er is already content." At this moment, Lin Mei had already guessed something and knelt before Grandpa, saying.
Her words, though spoken in a female voice, were powerful and resonant.
"Sigh, child, why do you have to make things so difficult for yourself?" Lin Lao hurriedly helped Lin Mei up, sighing deeply as he spoke.
Lin Lao also knew that such an arrangement might be a bit cruel for Lin Mei. However, they were nearing the end of their lives. If the grandson they had lost for many years turned out to be capable, that would be fine. But if he was not capable, they would need to find someone to manage things for him, and that person would naturally be Lin Mei.
Only if Lin Mei became his granddaughter-in-law would she truly be considered one of their own.
Is this considered the stubbornness of a big family? It is indeed quite stubborn, but within it, there is also a sense of helplessness. This can be seen as a way of coping with the situation.
After all, Lin Mei has been watched over by the two elders since she was little and is the person they trust the most.
Perhaps there is some helplessness involved, but Elder Lin must prepare for the grandson he has found for himself, because after all, his grandson is still his own flesh and blood.
This is what they call every family having its own difficulties. Despite the Lin family's great wealth and influence, they too have their own struggles.
With Elder Lin's support, Lin Mei stood up, nodded to him, and then stepped out.
She did not say a word along the way.
Although she kept telling herself that regardless of whether the Young Master was ugly or handsome, a coward or a hero, she should marry him without any complaints and manage everything for the Lin family—as both a housekeeper and a wife—when that moment truly arrived, Lin Mei still needed time to slowly convince herself.
After all, Lin Mei is also a woman, a woman who sees love as her own luxury.
Watching his granddaughter leave like this, Elder Lin sighed deeply; the joy he felt about finding his grandson suddenly faded considerably.
"Mei'er, our Lin family owes you," Elder Lin murmured in the direction where Lin Mei had departed.
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