#158 - Chapter 158 The private kitchen is ready to open!

"Dad, does Mengyao know about this?"

Lin Chen asked.

"She doesn't know, but if Wu Haoyu gets out, Mengyao will definitely find out. Will it affect her condition?"

Lin Chen: "Mengyao still has a long way to go in her recovery. If she's stimulated, there's a high possibility it will affect her. If that happens, it will be much harder for her to recover."

"Dad, did the Wu family get some help? Otherwise, why would they do this with the Wu family's resources?"

The Wu family definitely knew about the Xu family's gathering.

The Wu family should also know about Elder Xu and the others' attitudes. Zhao Huaiyuan was pressured into resigning.

Wu Haoyu only has half a year left on his sentence. Why would the Wu family make trouble?

What's more important, half a year less in prison or the family's interests?

"The Wu family definitely got some powerful help, but I don't know what kind of help it is yet."

"I'll find someone to investigate."

Xu Guofeng said in a deep voice.

Lin Chen: "Dad, is the Wu family thinking about immigrating? Taking revenge before immigrating, and then flying away."

"That's probably unlikely."

"The Wu family has a lot of assets. It's not that easy to transfer them."

Xu Guofeng denied this possibility.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and said, "Dad, I'll talk to Elder Xu. The force behind the Wu family's actions is quite strong, and this force isn't very friendly to the Xu family either."

"Okay."

Lin Chen hung up the phone, and Lin Dong asked, "Son, what's wrong?"

Lin Chen frowned and said, "The guy who harmed Mengyao is called Wu Haoyu. He was sentenced to three years, and he only had a few months left on his sentence, but now it's possible he'll be released soon."

"If he gets out, it might affect Mengyao's condition."

Chen Mei's expression tightened: "What should we do?"

Lin Chen smiled: "Dad, Mom, don't worry. Even if she's affected, I can help Mengyao recover."

"It's just that we should try not to let this happen, otherwise it might affect the wedding in three months."

Lin Dong and Chen Mei nodded.

"Son, we can't help with this matter, but we can cause less trouble. Let's go back today."

Lin Dong considered for a while and said.

Lin Chen shook his head: "It's not that urgent. Qianqian still wants to take you to the airport tomorrow. If you leave today, she might cry tomorrow."

"Let's go back first."

Half an hour later, Lin Chen and the others arrived home.

Elder Xu and Xu Zhongting lived closer, so they must have arrived home.

"Beep beep."

Lin Chen called Elder Xu.

"Little Lin, what's the matter?"

Elder Xu's hearty voice came over.

Lin Chen said a little embarrassedly, "Elder Xu, there's something I'd like to trouble Uncle Xu to inquire about."

"Wu Haoyu from the Wu family is about to be released. What are the odds of his release?"

Elder Xu was puzzled: "Wu Haoyu?"

Lin Chen said, "He's the one who harmed Mengyao. He was sentenced to three years, and it just so happens that news came out today that he might get a reduced sentence."

"I understand."

"I can help you ask about this matter."

Elder Xu said.

After hanging up the phone, Elder Xu called an old friend. This old friend used to be in the judicial system and is now retired, but he has a lot of connections in the judicial system.

"Old Zhang, let me ask you something—"

"Today was Little Lin and Mengyao's engagement banquet. Zhongting and I ate, and before the food could digest, something like this happened. I feel like my old face has been slapped."

Elder Xu said.

On the other end of the phone, Elder Xu's old friend, Old Zhang, said, "Old Xu, I didn't know about this situation. I'll ask for you now and call you back within half an hour."

A little over ten minutes passed, and Old Zhang called back: "Old Xu, I know about the matter. It might be related to your Xu family."

"What?"

Elder Xu was stunned.

Old Zhang said, "There are many people who are envious of Zhongting's position. You've gotten close to the Xu family, so this should be aimed at the Xu family, forcing Zhongting to make mistakes."

Elder Xu: "Who is it?"

"Old Xu, it's hard to say, I'm not sure. There's not just one or two people who are envious of Zhongting's position."

"It's not just people from the Demon City, it could be people from other places."

Elder Xu asked, "Can Wu Haoyu get out? If there's no intervention, when will he likely get out?"

Old Zhang: "Wu Haoyu's performance is acceptable. It's possible he'll get a reduced sentence, but it depends on the situation. Without intervention, he could get out in about a month."

"Thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Elder Xu told Xu Zhongting. Then he called Lin Chen and told him the situation.

"Little Lin, I'm sorry."

"This matter might still be because of our Xu family."

Elder Xu said apologetically.

Lin Chen quickly said, "Elder Xu, don't say that. Old Zhang is just saying that, it might not really be like that. Even if it is, we can't blame your Xu family."

"We're very grateful that you could witness my engagement to Mengyao."

Elder Xu: "Little Lin, Zhongting said he'll mention it, and delaying his release shouldn't be a big problem."

"But if there's a powerful force involved, it's not convenient for him to do too much."

Lin Chen said gratefully, "Elder Xu, thank you."

It's good to delay it if possible.

"It seems I have to get the private kitchen up and running."

Lin Chen muttered to himself.

It's not appropriate for the Xu family to come forward in this matter. Taking action would be a disadvantage, the best way is for him to increase his influence.

If he revealed that he was Lin Yu, he could quickly increase his influence, but the events of that year might be exposed.

If it spread like wildfire, it would have a big impact on Xu Mengyao.

First, use the private kitchen to enhance connections, there's no problem with that.

As long as his connections and influence increase, the people behind the Wu family will have to consider whether to continue.

In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Lin Chen arrived at the Xu family.

"Daddy!"

As soon as Lin Chen entered, Lin Xiaoqian ran to him happily.

"Qianqian, did you miss Daddy?"

Lin Chen kissed Lin Xiaoqian and asked.

Lin Xiaoqian nodded: "I missed you, Daddy, I missed you so much."

"Daddy, Mommy missed you too, hee hee."

Lin Chen looked at Xu Mengyao, Xu Mengyao's face was slightly red: "Husband, you came so early, have you had breakfast yet?"

Lin Chen nodded: "I've already eaten. Qianqian, you and Mommy hurry up and eat breakfast. After breakfast, we'll go back and take Grandpa and Grandma to the airport."

"Okay okay."

Xu Mengyao and the others went to eat breakfast.

Xu Guofeng beckoned Lin Chen to the study.

"Little Lin, do you have any good ideas?"

Xu Guofeng asked with a solemn expression.

Lin Chen said, "Dad, dealing with this matter is actually simple, as long as you become stronger yourself."

"If you're strong enough, all evil will be dispelled."

"My private kitchen is planning to open."

Xu Guofeng: "Time is tight, will it be in time?"

Lin Chen smiled: "Wu Haoyu shouldn't get a reduced sentence within half a month, at worst I'll work a little harder in these half a months."

Just then, Lin Chen's phone rang.

Lin Chen didn't save this number, but it wasn't unfamiliar.

Zhang Qingyuan had told him this number.

"Hello, I'm Lin Chen."

Lin Chen answered the phone.

On the other end of the phone was a middle-aged man, he frowned secretly. A young man? How good could a young man's cooking skills be?

"Old Zhang said you're a God of Cookery."

"You want a million for a meal, and you have to prepare your own ingredients?"

The middle-aged man said.

Lin Chen said calmly: "I don't dare to call myself a God of Cookery, but I do have such rules, do you need to make an appointment?"

The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows.

"Interesting."

"Okay, I'll make an appointment for tomorrow, is that okay?"

Lin Chen: "Okay, lunch or dinner?"

The middle-aged man said, "Lunch, for me and Old Zhang."