Standing Next To You-Chapter 341: Reflect on Yourself

Butler Xin had just arrived at the Lin mansion’s third branch when several butlers suddenly approached him.

"Butler Xin, please come with us."

Butler Xin narrowed his eyes at the number of butlers surrounding him. "Under whose orders?"

"Master Lin Ginxian has ordered us to bring you to him. Please don’t resist." freeweɓnøvel.com

Butler Xin clenched his fists, seemingly ready to fight to the death. But after thinking about it, he paused. With these numbers, even if he fought his way out, he would only end up being brought to Lin Ginxian in the end. Since that was the case, he would rather go there uninjured.

Butler Xin raised his hands in surrender. "Alright."

Since they were in the mansion, Lin Ginxian wouldn’t be so bold as to commit murder under the territory of the old man, right?

Fortunately, Butler Xin’s fear did not come true. He was brought to the study.

There, Lin Ginxian was sitting at his desk. The desk was empty, and the floor had been recently mopped. It seemed a violent scene had just been cleaned up before he arrived.

Lin Ginxian glanced at Butler Xin and nodded in greeting. "How are you doing?"

His sudden calmness made Butler Xin raise an eyebrow. Their last encounter had not been pleasant, making it unlikely they would exchange pleasantries in their next meeting.

During their previous encounter, Lin Ginxian had looked at him as if he wanted to kill him. He had even warned that they would regret it the next time they met.

But right now, he was not facing him with anger. Rather, it was as if nothing had happened between them.

Butler Xin was surprised inside. He thought Lin Ginxian would want to torture him right now to get the information out of him.

"...I am doing well. Thanks to the Third Young Miss."

Lin Ginxian nodded expressionlessly. He stood up slowly from his seat and faced the window, speaking with his back to Butler Xin.

"In the past few days, I have investigated the information you gave me. It turned out you were right. The first and fifth branches are indeed working together. And just this morning, they have started their attacks."

Butler Xin listened quietly, unable to help feeling amused inside.

So he was summoned here to get the rest of the information, right? It was quite a surprise that Lin Ginxian did not choose to use force first. He was being patient this time.

But how long would that last?

If he didn’t give it to him, there was no doubt that Lin Ginxian would opt to use force and violence.

As Butler Xin expected, Lin Ginxian asked him, "You have worked hard for me for more than a decade. Your roots are in the third branch. Do you really want to watch without doing anything as our branch is mercilessly attacked and crumbles?"

Lin Ginxian turned halfway and glanced at him. "If our branch falls, you and Bei Sangyun won’t last long either!"

Butler Xin shut his mouth, trying not to laugh out of ridicule.

It seemed that Lin Ginxian was at his wit’s end. But instead of seeing things clearly, his pride and arrogance made him blind to the truth. If only he had looked closely, he would understand that his daughter was no longer naive and incapable.

If only Lin Ginxian had accepted and cherished his daughter, he wouldn’t have had to ask for this.

Butler Xin did not make it hard for Lin Ginxian either. Since it was Bei Sangyun’s intention to give this to him, Butler Xin did not intend to mess it up. He took out a piece of paper from his coat.

When Lin Ginxian saw Butler Xin taking out a folded paper from his coat, he was stunned. Did he carry that everywhere every day?

Butler Xin placed the folded paper on the table.

"This is the other part of the report."

Unable to wait any longer, Lin Ginxian hurriedly took it. He opened the paper and began to read its contents under Butler Xin’s exasperated gaze.

After reading the contents, Lin Ginxian’s eyes went wide.

"...This... How did you manage to get this information? Do you have a spy inside?"

He had done everything he could but had not found any proof or a glimpse of his opponents’ plan. However, what Butler Xin had given him was the detailed strategy plan of the two branches.

With this, Lin Ginxian could make preparations in advance and launch a proper counterattack. This was priceless information that could save his third branch.

Lin Ginxian’s gaze became somewhat complicated. He did not expect that this butler was so formidable. No wonder he had been so confident in his falling out with him.

"It wasn’t me who gathered this. This is the work of your daughter," Butler Xin suddenly commented.

Lin Ginxian paused. He glanced up at Butler Xin in disbelief.

Butler Xin could see the doubt in his eyes. "You are misunderstanding something. It is your daughter who recruited me. She is my master, not the other way around. She is more capable than you think."

Butler Xin lowered his eyes. He didn’t understand why Bei Sangyun wanted to give Lin Ginxian a choice, but he trusted her. He let out what had been kept in his heart.

"To be honest, you don’t deserve her. If I were her, I wouldn’t give this to you and would coldly watch from the sidelines as the third branch fell into demise. But she is different. She is far less cruel than you."

Butler Xin looked up at the stunned Lin Ginxian. "If you truly want your third branch to succeed, then place your trust in her completely. Don’t obstruct her path. We don’t need your support. If you don’t have much else to do, I suggest you spend time reflecting on yourself. This is my sincere advice, as a former butler of your branch."

Butler Xin felt a lot of complex emotions. He didn’t need to mask himself anymore. So he just bowed and left.

Lin Ginxian’s face changed to various colors. He clenched his hand, almost crumpling the paper in rage, embarrassment, and disbelief.