"Heh~" Lin Baijian let out a long, cold laugh and said disdainfully, "Before Eldest Brother died, he did mention that should he unfortunately pass away, you would take charge of the Lin Family. But back then, you were too weak-willed and had no such intention. I have ruled for so many years now—do you truly think you still have the ability to contend with me for the position of family head?"
Lin Bairu frowned. "Then what do you want me to do? So long as A-Mei is not harmed, no matter what it is, I'll agree!"
"Bairu~" Mei Qiumeng called out despite herself. Her reddened eyes brimmed with affection. Only at this moment did she suddenly realize that after hiding all these years, the one she truly could not let go of was still the refined figure before her.
Hearing Mei Qiumeng call his name, Lin Bairu's heart unexpectedly calmed.
He had not heard that form of address in many years. To hear it again now, he would die without regrets.
Mei Qiumeng could not bear to see Lin Bairu threatened into doing something heinous because of her. She immediately spat a curse at Lin Baijian. "If you have the guts, kill me outright! What kind of skill is it to hold a woman hostage?!"
Lin Baijian shot Mei Qiumeng a cold glare, then said to Lin Bairu, "I want you to return to the Lin Family at once. Use every means at your disposal to seize the position of family head, then find out the exact location of the Gourd Ruins!"
"Fine, fine, fine, I'll agree to everything. Let A-Mei go first, and I'll agree to anything," Lin Bairu replied instinctively in his panic. But when he came to his senses, he froze, his face full of astonishment. "What