In the back house of the Lin family, in the dimly lit Lin Boyong's bedroom, Lin Bonian was sitting on a chair at the head of the bed and looking at Lin Boyong who was leaning on the head of the bed with his eyes closed and crying.

"Big brother! Mourning, your body is important, you can't fall, if you fall, the Lin family will be finished. You must take care of your body. Limber said in a young voice.

"What's the use of me being alive? Top dog...... Top dog...... Go, I'm a white-haired man to a black-haired man, do you know the pain in my heart? I can't wait to be a substitute. Watching him grow up little by little, until he grew up, married a wife and had children, and could stand up for the Lin family on his own, who would have thought that such a thing would happen? Hey, what kind of sin did my Lin family create, how could such a thing happen. Or is it that Lin Boyong hurt the principles of heaven and retribution should be retributed to his descendants? Lin Boyong hammered the painful road on the edge of the bed.

Lin Bonian frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Big brother, don't torture yourself like this, it's not your fault. Top dog...... He was confused for a while, but he was also a good son of my Lin family, and he did not lose the integrity of my Lin family's son. The boss died well, he died to protect my Lin family. Big brother, don't feel guilty and don't blame yourself, your years of teaching have not been in vain. Hate only hates those pirates who are rampant, and the boss is unlucky, otherwise where would there be such a thing? ”

Lin Boyong wiped a handful of tears and said in a dumb voice: "Bonian, what you said makes me feel a little comforted. Ke Er didn't disgrace the Lin family in the end, and always made up for his mistakes. Over the years, he has done a lot of things for the Lin family, isn't it too much for me to give him a thick burial? ”

"Not an exaggeration, not an exaggeration at all. The eldest brother is also dedicated to him. To be honest, my admiration for my eldest brother is beyond words, and I have been thinking these days, if I encounter such a thing, can I put the Lin family in front of me like my eldest brother? I think I'm going to be extremely hesitant. The eldest brother is a mountain of my Lin family, with the eldest brother you here, my Lin family will definitely have a glorious day. So please eldest brother no matter what, I should mourn and change, my Lin family should have this calamity, this is a calamity. Limber said in a young voice.

Lin Boyong waved his hand and said: "There is no need to mention this matter, if you mention it, I am even more ashamed in my heart." If it weren't for the family, if it wasn't for the heavy responsibility, who could be so ruthless? In fact, to tell you the truth, I never expected Ke'er to be so decisive and actually take poison. Ke'er's death, what should the Lin family do next, but I don't have any regulations. ”

Lin Bonian said: "What does the eldest brother mean? ”

Lin Boyong said: "The family business has always been Ke'er's top, and in the past few years, I haven't asked too much, but I have helped in major matters." Now that Ke'er is gone, who can take on this responsibility? I'm afraid that my body will take many days to grow, but the business things can't wait. The shopping mall is like a battlefield, and my Lin family has easily had today's weather, and no one must take advantage of this time. This is also Ke'er's hard work, which Ke'er bought with his life, and if he loses, he can't help Ke'er. ”

Lin Bonian frowned and thought: "What the eldest brother said is extremely true. Big brother's current body is indeed not suitable for sadness and hard work. Lang Zhong said that he needed to rest and rest. Haven't the second and third children always been working in the boat shop? Will they succeed? ”

Lin Boyong shook his head and said: "They can't succeed, the second and third can't be as good as Ke'er, these two don't make it, they know how to eat, drink and have fun." I've been indulgent enough with them, otherwise they wouldn't know how much they would be punished according to family law. They're my sons after all, and you can understand that I'm partial. I am not afraid of my people saying that I indulge my son. But the family's major affairs, that must not be allowed to take over, they are afraid that something bad will happen in their hands. ”

Lin Bonian was silent, and after a while, he spoke: "Big brother, there is something I need to tell my eldest brother. In the days since the eldest died, something happened at home. Now that the boss is in the ground, I have to report this matter to the eldest brother. ”

Lin Boyong waved his hand and said, "Needless to say, it must have been Lin Song and Lin Run's troubles that day." I heard that Lin Run was tied up by Lin Jue and locked up in the firewood room for half a day, right? ”

Lin Bonian was surprised: "Big brother knows everything?" ”

Lin Boyong sighed: "I'm sick, not dead." The two of them came to sue yesterday, but I scolded them a lot. Two things that are not successful, there is such a big thing in the family, and the two of them dare to make trouble. Bonian, you are doing the right thing. If it is not dealt with in time, the two bastards will really report to the government, and the matter will be in trouble. I have given them a stern warning that if they get caught up in the cause of the boss's death, I will punish them severely. ”

Lin Bonian rubbed his hands and said, "Yes, I was also worried that something bad would happen at that time, so I acquiesced to what Lin Jue did." But after all, Lin Jue's actions were breaking the rules of the family, and the two nephews were the sons of the long house and his brothers, so this move was naturally inappropriate. Therefore, I have to explain this matter to my eldest brother, and if it is inappropriate, it is my fault. ”

Lin Boyong waved his hand and said: "Bonian, I don't mean to blame you, you and my brothers are close to each other, and they don't distinguish each other." You are in charge of the Lin family's affairs, and that is also how it should be. These two bastards did say some nonsense, saying that while I was sick, Curle died, and someone was going to turn the world upside down. But I will not listen to their nonsense. You're doing the right thing. ”

Lin Bonian hurriedly said: "When the eldest brother said this, I was relieved." ”

Lin Boyong sighed and said slowly: "Bonian, are you afraid that I will be dissatisfied with Lin Jue, so you will take responsibility for him?" ”

Lin Bonian pondered for a moment and said softly: "Big brother, let me tell the truth." I was shocked by the death of the boss. I don't mean to complain about the eldest brother, but if something like this happens to the Lin family, the eldest brother is duty-bound. Although the eldest brother has worked hard for the Lin family, it seems that everything is contrary to the eldest brother's wishes. I'm wondering if something is wrong with the strategy, maybe ...... Maybe it's time for us to think about it. If it goes on like this, what should the Lin family do? What is the way out? It's really confusing. ”

Lin Boyong frowned and was silent for a long time, and said in a dumb voice: "Bonian, the eldest brother is incompetent." That's why I want to pass on to you the title of Lord of this house. ”

Lin Bonian hurriedly said: "Big brother, Bonian didn't mean that. Besides...... What if the eldest brother passes on the position of head of the family to me? I am an official in Beijing, and I can't manage family affairs, do you want me to run at both ends? Besides, am I still better than my big brother? ”

Lin Boyong sighed and looked at Lin Bonian and said: "The head of the family doesn't have to be at home, in fact, you can be the head of the house." But...... You are already struggling to deal with officialdom in the capital, and I can't bear to put the burden on your shoulders again. ”

A slight disappointment flashed in Lin Bonian's eyes. Speaking of which, Lin Boyong is absolutely unwilling to give up this position as the head of the family. That was the privilege of their big house, and the head of the family for several generations was the eldest son of the eldest house, but he never let it go.

However, Lin Bonian quickly returned to normal, and said softly: "Thank you big brother for taking care of me, I really can't do it." At the beginning, we agreed that I would be responsible for making friends in the imperial court and the relationship in the officialdom, and the eldest brother would take care of the affairs of the family at home, and he should continue to do so in the future. ”

Lin Boyong sighed: "But now you are doing very well, and I have not been able to manage the family affairs well." The eldest brother was extremely ashamed. ”

Lin Bonian said: "Big brother, you also tried your best, it shouldn't have been like this, so I wondered if there was something wrong with our strategy." ”

Lin Boyong said: "What do you mean? ”

Lin Bonian said: "Big brother, we have always said that the Lin family wants to return to the glorious lintel of the court, relying on the unity of the upper and lower levels, and all the children of the Lin family will contribute." However, over the years, have we ever given our children a chance? Do we attach too much importance to the interests of the descendants, and the side clans of the Lin family have been separated too much. We can't value them, so how can they be of the same mind as us? And there are only a few brothers in my family, what kind of talent can I produce? Isn't it a vicious circle that others have the ability but don't have the opportunity? Shouldn't we open our eyes and be eclectic? After all, whether it is the main family or the outer house, the descendant or the collateral lineage, it is all my Lin family, and they are all passed down from one line to another. Maybe it's time to give them a chance. ”

Lin Boyong was silent, frowning and looking away silently.

Lin Bonian said: "Big brother, I mean ......"

Lin Boyong waved his hand and said, "I understand." I can't produce a capable person in the third room, and the future is really worrying if it goes on like this. Now, for example, I can't feel comfortable finding someone to take over the management of the business, which is really sad. But Bo Nian, my lineage is in charge of the Lin family, which is a matter of course. Do we want to give up the power of the Lord's house? ”

Lin Bonian said: "Big brother, I didn't mean that, I meant ...... Give them some opportunities and give them some hope. At the very least, let them understand that there are also opportunities for collateral to participate in the family business. Not only does not waste the talented children of my Lin family, but also can slowly gather people's hearts. In the current situation, there is no one available for the position of chief steward, so we can consider the scope of consideration a little more to see if there is anyone who can use it. If there are people available, they can be used as they please, and it will be a great boost. ”

Lin Boyong frowned and said, "Who can use it?" I don't see anyone who can take on this responsibility. ”

Lin Bonian said: "Big brother, there is a ready-made suitable candidate right now, why do you turn a blind eye?" ”

"Who are you talking about?" Lin Boyong was surprised.

"Lin Jue, you can let him temporarily take over the position of chief steward. Although he is not a collateral child, he is the son of a three-room concubine, and if he is reused, it can also have an uplifting effect. Moreover, Lin Jue's ability should be enough to be competent. Lin Bonian said in a deep voice.

Lin Boyong raised his eyes to look at Lin Bonian, and after a while, he frowned and said, "It's been around for a long time, but you are here to recommend Lin Jue." It seems that you are very serious about Lin Jue. ”

Lin Bonian hurriedly said: "Big brother, don't misunderstand, I'm just talking about things." Among the younger generation, there may be talented people among the younger brothers, but they don't know the details for a while. But Lin Jue's ability is obvious to all. Don't look at him differently because of his identity as a concubine, he is also the blood of the third brother. ”

Lin Boyong said in a deep voice: "This is your opinion, but I don't think so." Lin Jue does have some skills, but he makes me very uneasy. Don't you think there is a fog on Lin Jue's body that makes people can't see clearly? I've lived to be over 60 years old, and it's the first time I've been unable to figure out a person. I don't know what he thinks, how dare I reuse him? ”