Chapter 431: 157, Lin Mo’s plan, aiming at the peak of power!_2
He could now be said to be the happiest person among a heap of people.
The most beautiful time in a relationship is undoubtedly the ambiguous period of courtship, as well as these first few days after the relationship is confirmed.
Zhang Li got out of the car very attentively to open the door, and Lin Mo and the rest all alighted from the car.
Waiting at the door, Zhao Huixian and Xu Qin came up to greet them.
Lin Xiaoxiao was the most excited, running all the way to Lin Mo and leaping up to hang on him like a sloth, “Daddy, you’re finally back, I almost died missing you!”
She was at the stage where she was gradually becoming sensible, and noticing the others behind her, she quickly added, “Mommy, missed you too!”
“Grandpa, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle … Xiaoxiao missed you all too.”
She didn’t forget anyone, greeting all of them.
Lin Mo joked with a smile, “Girl, you can’t call him ‘Uncle’ anymore, from now on you’ll have to call him ‘Uncle-in-law’!”
Zhang Li and Lin Siyu had slightly red cheeks and kept their heads down, not speaking to anyone.
Xu Qin and Zhao Huixian exchanged looks, both filled with confusion in their eyes.
They knew that Zhang Li and Lin Siyu had feelings for each other, but had they really confirmed their relationship after just a few days out?
Li Jinwen pinched Lin Mo at his waist and said in a low voice, “Don’t always make fun of your little sister!”
“Hiss…” Lin Mo flinched from the pain, dodging to the side and said with a laugh, “Haha, let’s go, don’t stand at the door, let’s go in and talk.”
Xu Qin nodded repeatedly, “Right, right, if there’s anything to discuss, we can talk inside. I’ve prepared a meal for you all, it’s all your favorite dishes.”
Upon entering the living room of the villa, the aroma of the food wafted over them.
The family didn’t rush into the kitchen but went to the side where the baby crib bathed in warm sunlight and started playing with little Lin Xi who had just woken up.
The little one was adorable, dressed in a milk-white sleepsuit, staring up at them with large curious eyes, kicking and flailing around, looking very happy.
From time to time, a clear laugh would ring out.
Zhao Huixian urged, “Okay, that’s enough looking, you just came from outside and you’re covered with germs. The whole world is dealing with a disease outbreak right now, don’t get too close to the child.”
The present season was autumn-winter, with the weather gradually getting colder, a period of virus outbreaks everywhere.
Reluctantly,
Everyone had to keep their distance from little Lin Xi and took their seats in the dining room.
There was a servant outside taking care of little Lin Xi.
The table was set with an array of delicious foods, and there were even two or three bottles of fine wine, a rare occurrence.
There was both red and white wine.
Xu Qin closed the dining room door and looked at each person before speaking anxiously, “This trip of yours was really frightening. I heard from Siyu yesterday that you were even trapped at the airport?”
Because Lin Xiaoxiao was present, she didn’t make her statement too explicit.
“Mom, you can rest assured, it’s all in the past. Look, we’ve all come back safe and sound; it was nothing serious,” Lin Mo said with an air of ease, very casual.
Li Jinshan followed, “Exactly, we encountered a few small setbacks this time, but the results we achieved are tremendous.”
“Let’s eat first, and after the meal, I’ll give you a detailed account.”
“Right, let’s eat first. I haven’t had mom’s cooking in just a few days, and it feels like a long time has passed!”
“Try this, I made these lion’s head meatballs especially for you!”
“Jin Wen, this is delicious.”
The setting sun shone through the windows, casting its gentle light on everyone, as they all thoroughly enjoyed the blissful time of family reunion.
After the meal,
Li Jinwen took Lin Xiaoxiao out of the dining room to check on her studies over the past few days, and also to feed Lin Xi.
The rest of them sat in the dining room, discussing their experiences in Northern Sea City over the past few days.
They started with the live broadcast and ended up talking about the dangerous situation at the airport; although they tried to downplay the danger they faced, it still caused Xu Qin and Zhao Huixian to frown.
It was too risky,
the mere thought of one misstep leading to the family being scattered was genuinely torturous.
After hearing their recount, Xu Qin asked, “So… where did Chen Shanhe go, is he still staying in the country?”
Lin Changshui shook his head, “Who knows where he might be, he could be living a life incognito. For someone of his stature, it wouldn’t be difficult to do so.”
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“It’s such a pity, if only the police could catch him,” Zhao Huixian sighed anxiously, continuing, “As long as he’s alive, we can’t live in peace. It would be too dangerous if he found our whereabouts again.”
Having a blade always hanging over one’s head, ready to fall at any moment, would make anyone constantly anxious and worried.
Moreover, all of them were ordinary people. Though their mental fortitude had improved after this period of training, it was only in comparison to other ordinary people.
To expect them to become agents with strong nerves was simply impossible.
When the others had almost finished chatting and a moment of quiet ensued, Lin Mo spoke up, “According to the information I’ve received, Chen Shanhe has gone to Japan, and for now, he probably won’t have the time to deal with us.”
Hmm?
Chen Shanhe went to Japan?
Everyone was surprised that Chen Shanhe would leave Grand Xia, let alone go to a country that was a sworn enemy.
Could it be that Chen Shanhe has Japanese ancestry?
After pondering for a moment, Li Jinshan asked, “Son, is it because Chen Shanhe has a big backer in a country that’s not friendly to Grand Xia nationals, or is it possible that Chen Shanhe himself is Japanese?”
The last thing they wanted was for Chen Shanhe to rise again because it would mean they had to continue living incognito, with great caution.
Lin Mo didn’t have the heart to shatter his family’s hopes, but there was no helping it; it wasn’t time to breathe a sigh of relief yet.
He spoke truthfully, “According to the intelligence I have, his backing is the Toyota Financial Group in Japan. From what I know, Chen Shanhe and Ichiro Toyota have a very good relationship. It’s quite possible that he has some Japanese ancestry, and moreover, Ichiro Toyota is contending for the position of king of Japan. It is expected that he will be the next king.”
This…
Before, although Chen Shanhe was powerful, he was only one of the top players in Rakshasa City. In the entirety of Grand Xia, there were many who were more powerful than him on the surface.
Yet even then, he was able to mobilize so many resources, forcing their family to flee in a desperate and disheveled state.
And now, his backing was an entire country, and not just any country but Japan, which is recognized worldwide. The power that Chen Shanhe would be able to wield in the future would be even more terrifying.
Just thinking about this, the joy that Lin Changshui and the others had felt from the live broadcast gradually turned into a heavy expression.
After a moment of silence, Lin Changshui looked at Lin Mo and asked, “Son, what are your plans next?”
“Can we also hold a live broadcast in Japan?”
A live broadcast in Japan?
Lin Mo shook his head and said, “Heh, that would be useless. The people in that country have low standards, and since it’s a matter between two Grand Xia nationals, they won’t care.”
“Yesterday’s live broadcast already reached Japan, and many people there discussed it, but look at what they’re saying.”
When it came to this matter, Lin Mo also felt at a loss for words.
Zhang Li spoke up, “Brother, do you have any plans? We will all follow your lead.”
Plans…
Lin Mo glanced across the faces of each family member and eventually nodded slightly, saying, “Don’t worry, I’ve thought of a feasible plan. We’re going to move tomorrow night, and we have to do it secretly, without letting the mercenaries or the servants at home know.”
“We are going next to America; there might be some opportunities there.”
With Chen Shanhe on the cusp of a resurgence, no one could guarantee that the mercenaries could be investigated thoroughly, nor could they ensure that these mercenaries and servants wouldn’t betray them.
America?
Lin Changshui asked with confusion, “Son, I don’t understand, why would there be opportunities there?”
“Isn’t that country also somewhat unstable?”
Without concealing his plan, Lin Mo explained, “In two years, it will be the day to compete for the title of Duke in America, and I want to see if I can make contact with some influential figures ahead of time.”
“If I can get in touch with the future Duke, or even establish a cooperative relationship with him, then I can ensure our family’s safety and also put pressure on Japan to take care of Chen Shanhe.”
The plan wasn’t complicated and was actually the most straightforward approach to come to mind.
If Chen Shanhe could find backers, why couldn’t Lin Mo find a bigger backer than him?
However…
Even though Lin Mo wasn’t lacking money, intervening in the competition for Duke in another country would be very challenging and surely fraught with danger.
But that was not an issue,
How many days had been safe for them on this journey anyway?
Lin Mo had long become accustomed to this kind of life, and with the help of the Intelligence System, predicting the next ‘Duke’ wasn’t an impossibility.
There was another key point,
The medical industry in America was highly developed; living there would be perfect for helping Dark find a cure for cancer.
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