Chapter 26 Ye Tianci's Recommendation

Lin Qingqian smiled gently at Feng Hai and said, “Steward Feng, Dongliang Group is a vast enterprise, the mainstay of the Liang family. How could a frail woman like me ever hope to manage it well?”

“Please convey my gratitude to Master Liang for his generous offer. I truly am unworthy of such a position.”

She was well aware of her own limitations and knew she could not handle Dongliang Group.

Zheng Mei was so exasperated she stamped her foot. “You refuse a golden opportunity handed to you on a silver platter—you’ll be the death of me!”

Seeing Lin Qingqian’s resolve, Feng Hai responded, “If that is your wish, Miss Lin, I will certainly inform Master Liang on your behalf.”

He then turned to Ye Tianci, his manner even more respectful. “Mr. Ye, would you be interested in becoming the General Manager of our Dongliang Group?”

His instructions from Liang Xianrong had been to offer the position first to Lin Qingqian, then to Ye Tianci.

Ye Tianci shook his head with a smile. “I’m afraid I have no interest in that role.”

Feng Hai did not press the matter. He bowed again and asked, “Mr. Ye, might you have a suitable candidate to recommend? Master Liang has said that anyone you endorse will be entrusted with great responsibility.”

At these words, the eyes of the entire Lin family lit up.

“Ye Tianci, let’s keep the wealth in the family. Just recommend me!” Lin Hao called out, his face full of anticipation.

“Brother-in-law, I could do this job too! Recommend me, and if I become General Manager of Dongliang Group, I’ll be sure to thank you properly,” Lin Weiwei chimed in, quickly scrambling to her feet and giving Ye Tianci a coquettish glance, even addressing him as brother-in-law.

“Tianci, why not recommend your Uncle Lin?” Zheng Mei pulled Lin Changli from the back of the crowd.

“Brother Ye, I’ve managed a team of two thousand before. You should recommend me.”

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One after another, the Lin family members greeted Ye Tianci with enthusiastic fervor.

Lin Changren walked up to Ye Tianci, affable and sincere. “Tianci, I currently manage all the Lin family’s businesses. Surely, I am the best candidate to be General Manager of Liang’s Dongliang Group. If you recommend me, I will be the first to support your marriage to Qingqian, and the family’s prized Xishan Resort will be yours and Qingqian’s to manage.”

Faced with the lure of immense benefit, the Lin family’s attitude toward Ye Tianci shifted completely. Where once they barely acknowledged his presence, now they all vied to curry favor and hoped to be chosen for that three-million-a-year salary, never pausing to consider whether they were truly qualified.

Ye Tianci’s lips curled in a faint smile as he addressed Feng Hai, “This is Qingqian’s eldest uncle, Lin Changren. Steward Feng, let it be him.”

Feng Hai at once turned respectfully to Lin Changren. “Mr. Lin, if you would come with me to meet Master Liang and sign the employment contract. Once you assume the post of General Manager, you will have full authority over investments made to your Lin family.”

Overjoyed, Lin Changren eagerly followed Feng Hai to the Liang residence.

Zheng Mei, fuming, pulled Ye Tianci aside and jabbed a finger at him. “What do you mean by this?”

“I already said so! If you won’t recommend Qingqian’s father, fine—but you actually put forward Lin Changren!”

Ye Tianci spoke in a low voice, “Lin Changren won’t last long as General Manager before he brings disaster upon himself. He won’t profit from this, and he’ll be mired in scandal. When the time comes, if you still wish, I can recommend Uncle Lin.”

Zheng Mei was skeptical. “Really?”

“Of course,” Ye Tianci replied calmly.

“How can you be so sure? Can you really tell fortunes?” Zheng Mei eyed him suspiciously.

Lin Qingqian stepped forward. “Mom, think about it. Dongliang Group is a colossal company—how could the General Manager’s chair be so easily filled? And it’s the Liang family’s pillar industry. The Liangs aren’t fools; would they truly entrust such a post to an outsider? It’s obvious they’re just being polite.”

Ye Tianci looked at Lin Qingqian with satisfaction—her insight was far keener than Lin Changren’s.

“That makes sense,” Zheng Mei realized, waving her hand dismissively. “Forget it, we won’t bother recommending Qingqian’s father anymore.”

With Zheng Mei pacified, the rest of the Lin family remained abuzz with excitement.

With Lin Changren as General Manager of Dongliang Group, wouldn’t investments to the Lin family flow freely? Wouldn’t they be able to spend its fortune at will?

“I need to tell Uncle to buy me a Lamborghini.”

“I want a Ferrari!”

“Don’t worry, Dongliang Group has plenty of money. Soon we’ll all be driving sports cars and living in mansions!”

The younger generation’s eyes glittered with greed and excitement, already imagining themselves as true heirs of wealth.

No one dared mock Lin Qingqian or Ye Tianci any longer.

Ye Tianci took Lin Qingqian to Lin Daonan’s side, produced a small box, and handed him a pill—one he had refined the previous day.

After taking the Lingyuan Pill, color quickly returned to Lin Daonan’s ashen face, and his eyes grew bright and spirited. His health was visibly improved.

“Tianci, thank you. I never thought I’d survive this ordeal,” Lin Daonan said sincerely.

“Qingqian is my fiancée, and you are her grandfather. It’s only right that I help restore your health,” Ye Tianci replied with a smile.

Lin Daonan, deeply gratified, looked at Ye Tianci with even more affection.

He coughed lightly, signaling the family to quiet down.

“I have important news. Tomorrow at noon, the Tang family will host a banquet at the Longxiang Grand Hotel. I hear it’s a ceremony for General Tang Qiong’s new master. Tang Qiong is one of the ten great generals of Daxia, the only woman among them, and the future pillar of the Tang family.”

“All the families in Shucheng will attend—this is our best chance to forge ties with the Tangs!”

Lin Changyi spoke up at once, “Father, it’s not so simple. I’ve heard about this too. The ceremony is by invitation only—not just anyone can attend.”

Lin Hao immediately objected, “Second Uncle, what’s so difficult about that? My father is about to become General Manager of Dongliang Group. If he reaches out to the Tang family, they’ll surely show respect, and getting an invitation will be easy.”

He looked proud and triumphant, and the younger Lin family members echoed his confidence.

Lin Changyi nodded, “True. As General Manager, it shouldn’t be difficult for Big Brother to secure an invitation.”

Lin Daonan agreed. “Very well, Changyi, let your brother handle this.”

“Don’t worry, Grandpa, my father will definitely secure invitations for us all,” Lin Hao promised eagerly. “Barring surprises, we’ll all attend General Tang Qiong’s ceremony!”

Excitement rippled through the Lin family.

No one noticed as Lin Qingqian quietly took Ye Tianci’s hand and slipped away.

“Tianci, I can see Grandpa’s health has largely recovered. The Lin family’s troubles are mostly resolved, thanks to you.”

“There’s no need for such formality between us.”

“How about I treat you to a meal?” Lin Qingqian smiled warmly.

“I’d like that. Where shall we go?” Ye Tianci’s eyes shone with anticipation.

Lin Qingqian thought for a moment. “Tomorrow the Tang family is holding their banquet at the Longxiang Grand Hotel—it’s the only six-star hotel in Shucheng, and I’ve never been. Why don’t we dine there? We can get a look around in advance.”

Ye Tianci agreed at once.

Lin Qingqian drove straight to the Longxiang Grand Hotel.