The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 55

[Chapter 55: The Ouyang Family Takes Action]

He didn’t know whether he was worried about Lin Tian or the Song family’s gambling house.

Lin Tian had changed a lot since he woke up. Now he asked to go to the gambling house. I wonder if he would go there to gamble like before.

Every time Lin Tian went to the gambling house, he would lose everything. He could hardly get out without losing thousands of taels of gold!

But Lin Tian’s change was too great. Thinking of what Lin Tian had done before, Lin Kang was worried about the Song family again.

If Lin Tian wanted to take action against the Song family’s gambling house, they might be in big trouble.

“No, I’m just asking.”

Lin Tian shook his head and denied.

He didn’t go now, so he went back to the Lin family first.

The gambling house was there, and he could go tomorrow. He should let Gu Maner go back safely first.

After the three returned to the Lin family, Lin Tian had guessed that Gu Maner would not be willing to hire a carriage to go out, so he simply gave her the carriage.

By the way, he also asked a servant in the mansion to drive the carriage for Gu Maner, and then he felt relieved to let her go back.

Gu Maner didn’t know how to thank Lin Tian, so she could only remember it secretly in her heart and settle her mother down as soon as she returned.

Lin Tian went home, but Lin Zuhua hadn’t come back yet.

It seemed that because of what happened to Lin Tian yesterday, the Ouyang family was still going to cause trouble for the Lin family, and he should go and deal with it.

It was not until the evening that Lin Tian saw Lin Zuhua, who looked very tired at this time.

“Dad, is the Ouyang family causing trouble for us?” Lin Tian asked, feeling a little worried.

Lin Zuhua’s face was solemn. He originally thought that this matter was just a play between children and could be easily passed.

But he didn’t expect that the Ouyang family would not let go and even asked him to hand over Lin Tian for punishment!

“It’s okay, it’s just a little trouble, they can’t jump around much.” Lin Zuhua comforted.

But Lin Tian knew from his face that things shouldn’t be that simple.

“Is the Ouyang family difficult to deal with?”

Lin Tian thought that if the Ouyang family was not difficult to deal with, he might be able to think of a way.

When Lin Zuhua heard Lin Tian ask this, he thought he knew the whole story and sighed.

As a last resort, he could only tell Lin Tian everything.

“Somehow the Ouyang family has established connections with the capital, and they want me to give up the position of city lord.”

Lin Zuhua told the whole story to today. The Ouyang family was not to be feared.

But if they were related to the power of the capital, he could only act with caution.

“How ridiculous! They are so bold!”

Lin Tian was also very angry when he heard it. It was just a bet, and the Ouyang family could rise to such a level.

Lin Zuhua has been sitting in the position of city lord for so many years. Even if he has no merit, he has managed Liangzhou in an orderly manner.

What kind of courage did the Ouyang family have to make such a ridiculous condition?

“It’s just that they have established connections with the capital, and this time the governor’s family is also involved.” Lin Zuhua sighed.

He has been worried about this matter for a day, and it is impossible for him to willingly hand over power.

But the pressure from the governor and the Ouyang family has doubled his pressure.

“It seems that this has been planned for a long time, and the capital has also been involved.”

Lin Tian thought, it seems that this is a big chess game, and their families, and even the entire Yangzhou, are just chess pieces.

“This is none of your business, and you don’t have to worry too much. Father can solve it.” Lin Zuhua comforted Lin Tian in return.

Lin Tian has always been well protected by him, and has not been exposed to the intrigues in the interest field.

So he would not let Lin Tian know about this matter unless it was necessary.

“I know, I will go to the Ouyang family tomorrow.”

Lin Tian still had a gloomy face and said without saying anything.

He couldn’t do anything now, so he could only try to go to the Ouyang family first.

“No, your father has already solved it, but he just wants to share some of the power in his hands.”

Seeing that Lin Tian was actually going to the Ouyang family, Lin Zuhua immediately stopped him.

Now the Ouyang family is no longer what it used to be. If Lin Tian rashly goes there, it may be dangerous.

Moreover, Ouyang Haowen is a person who will never let go of a grudge. He will definitely not be soft-hearted if he holds a grudge against Lin Tian.

When Lin Tian heard this, he was even more angry.

The fact that Lin Zuhua had to give up some of his power was enough to show how difficult the situation was.

“They won’t give up. I know my limits. Don’t worry, father.”

Lin Tian insisted.

He knew that the Ouyang family would never give up. Their goal was not just to take the power in Lin Zuhua’s hands.

They might have united behind the scenes and planned to suppress the Lin family.

Or even destroy it!

Lin Zuhua was enlightened by Lin Tian’s reminder.

What Lin Tian said made sense. In the end, he was careless and thought that this would satisfy them.

Little did he know that his concession only made them think that the Lin family was a soft persimmon that was easy to bully!

“Be careful and don’t fall into their hands!”

Lin Zuhua reminded him, worried that Lin Tian would be targeted by the Ouyang family.

But Lin Tian had already made up his mind, so he naturally couldn’t persuade him, so he had to agree.

Lin Tian naturally agreed to all of them. He didn’t visit them seriously, but planned to sneak in first.

Fu Wushuang had taught him so much during this period, and it was time to go out and practice to see the results.

When Lin Tian returned to his yard, he immediately closed the door and called Lin Kang in.

“I have to assign you a task today.”

“Master, just tell me if you have something to say!”

Lin Kang saw Lin Tian so serious for the first time, and he immediately became serious.

“Prepare two night clothes as soon as possible, and I will take you to the Ouyang family tonight.” Lin Tian explained.

Lin Kang had already learned about what happened today from his father, and he was extremely disgusted with the behavior of the Ouyang family.

But when he heard that Lin Tian was going to break into Ouyang’s house at night, he was still shocked.

“Master, what are you doing?” Lin Kang didn’t know what Lin Tian was going to do.

“Of course, I’m going to give them a big gift.”

Lin Tian kept it a secret.

Lin Kang obediently prepared two sets of night clothes.

The two put on their clothes, and their whole bodies were wrapped tightly, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed.

There were no lights at night in ancient times, only moonlight.

The two wore black and walked in the dark without anyone noticing.

Occasionally, a night watchman passed by, and the two only needed to stand against the wall to blend into the night.

The defense of Ouyang’s house was not strong, and Lin Tian and Lin Kang climbed over the wall without any effort.

But after entering, they found that there were many guards guarding the Ouyang family, but the defense looked sparse from the outside.

“You go to Ouyang Haowen’s yard as a guest and give this to him. Remember to hide it well.”

Lin Tian took out something and stuffed it into Lin Kang.

After seeing it, Lin Kang’s mouth twitched. Where did this come from, Master?