chapter 7 humiliate

"Can't you even say something polite to Mr. Li?
Didn't that imply that Mr. Li and Mr. Huang were classmates before and had a strong bond?
Damian Lin had been arrogant just moments ago, but now his laughter had vanished.
If they could only get Agatha Lin to sign, then they would have no option but to humbly request her help.
Donovan Lin's face turned pale.
He hadn't anticipated that things would be so challenging. What methods had Agatha Lin employed to have Mr. Huang defend her like this?
"This is outrageous!" Donovan Lin sneered, "It appears she's skilled in charming people. She typically feigns innocence, but it's all an act!"
If he hadn't served Mr. Huang well, why would Mr. Huang protect her like this? Nonsense!
Now he was expected to approach Agatha Lin. To be honest, it seemed nearly impossible.
Even if he begged like a dog, he wouldn't be able to gain the favor of Jasper Lin's family.
"Ring, ring, ring..."
Damian Lin's cell phone rang again.
When he saw the number, his expression grew even more grim.
"It's Grandpa," Damian Lin almost groaned. What he dreaded most at this point was answering Lachlan Lin's call.
Now, he was in charge of this project, and if something went wrong, he would bear the primary responsibility.
"Answer it," Donovan Lin instructed. Damian Lin had no choice but to accept the call. Refusing Grandpa's call would lead to even graver consequences.
"Grandpa," Damian Lin greeted nervously.
"Damian Lin, how is Mr. Huang's project progressing?" Lachlan Lin got straight to the point. His primary concern was this project. After all, it was of utmost importance, and the Lin family had invested significant resources into it.
"It's going very well, everything is proceeding smoothly," Damian Lin replied, glancing at Donovan Lin. Seeing Donovan wink, he quickly added, "As soon as Mr. Huang has some free time, we can finalize the contract."
"Good to hear," Lachlan Lin said, "Keep a close eye on it. There's no margin for error in this project. If anything goes wrong, I want you to handle it effectively!" The call ended, leaving Damian Lin with sweaty palms.
He was well aware of his grandfather's explosive temper. If something truly went wrong, it couldn't be resolved simply by stepping down from his position or self-punishment."
"Dad, what should I do?" Damian Lin was on the verge of tears. Agatha Lin was such a difficult person to deal with; if he took this problem upon himself, he might as well be signing his own death sentence.
Donovan Lin's face grew even more grim.
Were they truly contemplating going to the Jasper Lin family and begging for mercy, even lowering themselves to such an extent?
They had been arrogant before, not taking Agatha Lin and the others seriously at all. What difference did it make now, pleading for mercy and getting slapped twice?
Donovan Lin couldn't afford to lose face in this matter. "Damian Lin, go," he finally said after much deliberation. "Go and beg Agatha Lin. It doesn't matter if you swallow your pride. I'll even ask you to kneel if that's what it takes, as long as Agatha Lin signs the contract for me!"
"Dad..."
"Do you want me to kneel down and beg?" Donovan Lin roared, his eyes turning red.
Damian Lin cherished his own pride, but Donovan Lin's sense of pride was even stronger.
It would be deeply humiliating for him, an elder, to beg a junior like this. If word got out...
Damian Lin, realizing the gravity of the situation, held his tongue. He had been the cause of this debacle, and if Donovan Lin's reputation was tarnished because of it, he would truly never forgive himself.
With a heavy heart, Damian Lin gritted his teeth and made his way towards Agatha Lin's house.
Meanwhile, at Agatha Lin's residence, it was dinnertime.
The dining table was not particularly large, and the four of them sat in silence.
It was the first time in Agatha Lin's family that someone was dining alone—her door-to-door son-in-law, to be precise.
Jasper Lin remained silent while eating, and Cara Su didn't know what to say. She didn't like Orion Jiang, but what bothered her more was her daughter marrying a seemingly worthless man.
However, she couldn't ignore the fact that Orion Jiang had stood up for himself in the afternoon.
She wasn't blind, and she couldn't pretend not to notice.
Agatha Lin, too, found herself at a loss for words.
On the other hand, Orion Jiang acted as if he were in his own home, showing no signs of courtesy. "Mom, your cooking is amazing, it tastes delicious!" he complimented.
"I can't remember the last time I had such a flavorful meal!"
"Can I have seconds?"
The dishes on the table were predominantly vegetarian, with little meat, but Orion Jiang appeared to have a voracious appetite as he indulged in the food.
Just by observing this scene, Agatha Lin couldn't help but wonder if Orion Jiang had experienced hunger far too often during his time wandering outside.
Without awaiting Cara Su's reaction, Agatha Lin took on Orion Jiang's job, refilling his bowl.
"Thank you, Wife," Orion Jiang expressed his gratitude, and the word "wife" made Agatha Lin's hand holding the rice spoon quiver.
"Dong, dong, dong!"
The atmosphere grew somewhat uncomfortable as the doorbell rang again.
Jasper Lin looked up and appeared to want to retreat to the back room, but Cara Su shot him a stern look, compelling him to remain seated.
"Who is it?" Cara Su inquired sternly.
"Auntie, it's me, Damian Lin," came a voice tinged with reluctance and helplessness.
Cara Su immediately cast a questioning gaze at Agatha Lin, wondering why he was here once more.
Could it be, as Orion Jiang had claimed, that he was here for Agatha Lin?
Mother and daughter both turned their attention to Orion Jiang, but he kept his head down and continued eating.
Cara Su walked to the door and opened it. Damian Lin swiftly put on a smile.
"Auntie, where are you all eating? Is Agatha Lin here?" Damian Lin attempted to appear as pleasing as possible, though he hadn't even smiled so flatteringly toward his own father.
He glanced around the room and spotted Agatha Lin sitting there, immediately saying, "Agatha Lin, what happened before was entirely my fault. I apologize to you, but you shouldn't pay attention to the actions of villains. Please, spare me this time."
Agatha Lin and the others were left stunned. Could it be that Damian Lin was truly willing to humble himself and beg for forgiveness?
"The Lin Group can't function without you. You've only been gone for a day, and the company is already in chaos?" Damian Lin feigned a slightly bowed posture and smirked. "Just return to work. There are numerous projects awaiting your leadership."
As he spoke, he cursed inwardly. Once this project concludes, he will exact his revenge on this family.
"Where's your dad?" Agatha Lin wasn't sure how to respond, but Orion Jiang stepped in.
Glancing at Damian Lin while still enjoying his meal, he inquired, "Why isn't he here?"
Though anger surged within Damian Lin, he continued to wear a smile. "My dad is incredibly busy, so he asked me to come over and apologize to Agatha Lin. I also hope that my brother-in-law can forgive me and not follow my example."
Damian Lin was genuinely groveling, much to their surprise.
He even extended an apology to Orion Jiang, the son-in-law who had come to visit.
"No."
Unexpectedly, Orion Jiang promptly shook his head. "If he truly wants to apologize, he must come himself; otherwise, we won't accept it."
Damian Lin was on the brink of exploding. He felt a surge of anger welling up within him.
"You..."
Damian Lin had the urge to curse.
This man was utterly insane, with no rhyme or reason for his behavior.
Agatha Lin and the others exchanged anxious glances, concerned that Orion Jiang might exacerbate the situation.
After all, Damian Lin had come to apologize, and it might be best to just let the matter rest as it was. It wasn't worth provoking this father and son duo any further.
"Dad, Mom, Agatha Lin is indeed your beloved daughter. When she was wronged before, it was your fault," Orion Jiang asserted. "She's my wife now, and if she's wronged, I have a duty to address it."
With those words, he stood up, and a potent, murderous glint flashed in his eyes.
"Anyone who dares to mistreat my wife will pay the price!"
Suddenly, the chilling aura emanating from him pervaded the air, reaching Damian Lin and causing him to shiver uncontrollably.
"Orion Jiang, don't take it too far!" Damian Lin couldn't bear it any longer. He was even prepared to kneel.
However, Orion Jiang dismissed his apology entirely, rendering all thoughts of kneeling in vain.
"Have your father apologize, or there will be consequences," Orion Jiang was unyielding.
"Why don't you leave? We've finished our meal, and there's nothing left for stray dogs."