"Brother Mu, your debut in Lin Family was a failure!"

Shen Xingyue said bluntly.

"Offending the Lin Family has made my situation very bad. Killing people can hold them down for a while, but it's impossible to hold them down for a lifetime."

"I know, but I have no choice. They have put a knife to my neck, and I have no room for compromise. I know that some people are not convinced, and some people want to kill me, but if I had had to choose again, I would have done the same unless I wanted to lose my family."

"Then what are your plans for the future?"

"Not yet. In the short term, I should be safe. At least, the Lin Family will not hurt me before the clan meeting is over."

"It’s good you understand. After the clan meeting, the Lin Family will definitely take action. I'm worried that Lin Wan can't control the situation and will put you in danger."

Li Mu was silent.

To be honest, he had also thought of this. The First Lin Family of the South Seas, a big family with a profound background, would not allow him to run wild, even if he was Lin Wan's husband.

What was more, the people he had killed were prominent and well-connected within the family. It was impossible for him to convince everyone by this means.

In the final analysis, it was Lin Wan's fault. Her blind concession and tolerance had indulged many clansmen. When she tried to restrain them with rules, it certainly became difficult.

Since ancient times, it was easy to change from frugality to extravagance but difficult to change from extravagance to frugality. She had cultivated their bad habits. When she wanted them to correct them overnight, how could it be so simple?

Li Mu had been thinking about what the Lin Family would do. The easiest way was to force Lin Wan to hand over power and retire, but before doing this, he must die.

Of course, it was not that there was no way to solve it. The most direct way was to kill all the old and disloyal clansmen.

But Li Mu dared not do it.

First, he was incapable of doing this. He could kill a few people, but as for killing thousands of people, even if he was invincible, he couldn't do it.

Second, the result of doing so would be equivalent to genocide. Even if it succeeded, the Lin Family would completely collapse. What would be the use of the Lin Family at that time?

Therefore, he could only find a way to win them over. He had already established her prestige by killing people. Next, he should show kindness. The best way to win them over was kindness and prestige.

However, it was easier said than done. The Lin Family lacked nothing, and it was not so easy to be moved.

"Brother Mu, you should plan ahead. Don't wait for them to take action before passively resisting. In that case, you are likely to die." Shen Xingyue did not miss the opportunity to persuade him.

"Do you have any idea?" Li Mu asked humbly.

"Yes, at the clan meeting, you have to do your best to fight for the benefits of the Lin Family and show favor to the Lin Family with your actions."

"I'm afraid it won't make much difference, right?"

"Yes, it can only reduce their hatred for you, but it can't completely resolve the hatred. You have to understand the truth. They want to kill you not entirely because of hatred."

Li Mu didn't understand and looked at her in confusion.

She smiled sweetly, and slowly, "You’re stealing their thunder!"

Little Brother Li suddenly realized something and immediately agreed, "Indeed, the stronger I am, the more they want to get rid of me. Revenge is just an excuse, and the fear that the Lin Family will become the Li Family is the root cause."

"Yes, if your surname is also Lin, they will support you wholeheartedly, no matter how many people you’ve killed. But in fact, you are not a member of the Lin Family and your toughness will only make them feel uneasy and threatened."

"So, I can't stay in the Lin Family anymore."

"Yes, you’re still useful now, and they won't do anything to you. Once the external situation calms down, they will consider getting rid of you. Listen to me, leave with me after the clan meeting. Leave the Lin Family and go to the Shen Family."

Li Mu said with a faint smile, "Aren’t you Shen Family afraid of me stealing your thunder?"

"No. If we could change from the Shen family to the Shen Family, we can accept the change from the Shen Family to the Li Family. My family's main lineage has withered, and its branches have dominated the family for so many years, but nothing like it has ever happened as in the Lin Family. Do you still need to worry that the Shen Family will have other ideas?"

Li Mu nodded and said nothing more.

Shen Xingyue laughed and teased him, "Brother Mu, don't forget, my mother is your mother now, and you are the son of the Shen Family. Of course, you can change your name to Shen Mu."

Li Mu was tempted and began to seriously consider Shen Xingyue's suggestion.

Mrs. Shen and her daughter were really good at arranging everything properly. Third Grandmother certainly hadn’t accepted him as her son on a whim.

In fact, how could there be so many coincidences? They were all inevitable results of the careful plans.

From the moment Li Mu was forced to call Mrs. Shen Mother, he had no way out unless he turned against the Shen Family, but would he dare to do so?

He didn't dare to. If he offended the Shen Family, then he would have no way out. Li Mu was not stupid. His act of worshiping Mrs. Shen as his adopted mother was just sensible.

"I’ll think about it carefully. I need to discuss it with Lin Wan." Li Mu said frankly.

"Okay, I don't recommend you to hide it from her. As long as you clarify the pros and cons and the situation, she will agree to the plan."

"It's hard to say. You know her temper. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to go with you."

"Then it depends on what you say. You might as well tell her that if you continue to stay in the Lin Family, you will not only put yourself in great danger, but your child will also be in danger."

Li Mu was startled and asked suspiciously, "This statement is a bit sensational. What does this have to do with the child?"

"Silly Brother Mu, are you the only one who knows how to annihilate the enemy completely? Think about what you've done before. Wouldn't they do the same?"

"Then if I leave the Lin Family, can I ensure the safety of the child?"

"Of course, if you are killed by them, they will definitely not let your child go. But if you are safe, who would dare to hurt your child?!"

Li Mu understood it.

There was an old saying, "the offspring of the enemy is most likely to be ungrateful". Would the Lin Family do such a stupid thing? Of course not! The best way was to kill him and his child together.

However, if he took the initiative to leave the Lin Family, things would turn around. First, he would be no longer a threat to his wife's family, and the Lin Family's determination to deal with him would be bound to weaken. Second, if there was a strong father wandering outside, who would dare to hurt his family?

Li Mu finally made up his mind and said decisively, "Okay, I’m convinced. After the clan meeting is over, I will leave with you."

Shen Xingyue smiled happily. She only needed the chance of a private conversation to convince Li Mu to go with her. She was not blindly arrogant, and her goal was achieved.

She was indeed a talented student in an institution of higher learning, and a leader among the industry elites. Miss Shen's strength was not due to her strength, but her mind and wisdom.

Of course, she wasn't fooling Little Brother Li. Everything she had said was very likely to happen. She was just fueling the flames, and it was definitely not nonsense.

These days, Li Mu had been worried about this matter, but couldn't talk about it with anyone.

He had been restless in the Lin Family compound. He was always worried that the Lin Family would suddenly point a gun at him one day.

He had already proved a truth at the cost of one ear. In the face of bullets, even his skills were useless. If he was hit, he could still die.

South Seas was different from the mainland. Guns were rampant here and anyone might have a gun in his pocket. In an environment where there were his enemies on all sides, he could be killed at any time.

In order to improve his self-protection ability, he had begun to actively practice shooting. His actions were targeted, not just to kill time.

However, Li Mu did not regret what he had done before. If he could make his wife and child happy, his sacrifice was worth it.

"Brother Mu, you need to discuss this matter with Lin Wan as soon as possible before the Lin Family reacts. After the clan meeting, you must leave here with me immediately. The longer you stay, the more dangerous it will be."

"Don't worry. I know what I should do, and I will discuss it with her soon."

"There is one more thing you need to pay attention to. After Lin Wan knows it, she will definitely cry and disagree. You can't be soft-hearted. You must insist on your own ideas. You must let her understand that this move will not only save you but also save her and your child."

"Okay, I understand!"

The two got up and walked back. They met Third Grandmother and Zixing at the entrance of the park. Shen Xingyue said with a smile, "Mother, let's go back!"

"Have you talked to your brother?"

"Yes, let's go back to the venue. The Lin Family will become suspicious."

They parted at the park entrance. Li Mu wasn't in the mood to continue practicing. After sending off Shen Xingyue and her mother, he hurried back to the villa with Zixing and her sister.

The cooperation negotiation between the Lin Family and the Shen Family suddenly became very smooth. After the mother and daughter came back, they no longer cared much about the distribution of many benefits as before, and it didn't take long for the two sides to reach a framework agreement.

The Lin Family members were very happy, thinking that they had taken advantage of the Shen Family. Mrs. Shen and her daughter were even happier. They had successfully won Li Mu over, which was enough for them.

In the evening, the Lin Family hosted a banquet to entertain the Shen Family. Both sides were happy and enjoyed themselves very much.

Li Mu didn't attend the banquet. Lin Wan found it strange that no one in the Shen family mentioned him, and even Shen Xingyue and her mother never mentioned him, as if they didn't know him at all.

Lin Wan didn't take it seriously but only thought that the Shen Family was polite enough not to mention unpleasant things in the past on this occasion because they didn’t want to ruin the harmonious atmosphere.

Mrs. Hong was suspicious and secretly sent someone to inquire about Li Mu's whereabouts. What happened in the Lin Family compound couldn’t be hidden from her. It didn't take long for her to get some news.