"Why didn't you answer my call?" The call connected immediately, indicating that Lin Baishui had been waiting all this time.

"Oh oh oh... There's a press conference today. What's going on, Dad?" Lin Tianye asked.

"It's about the incident at your press conference," Lin Baishui said. "Why didn't you tell me when you found Tao Jingrong?"

"Ah? Tell you what?" Lin Tianye was completely bewildered. Is he talking about the "recommendation" of Tao Rong to Director Zhang Min? But he never intended to recommend him. And when did his father begin to care about the casting of his film investment? Isn't making money enough?"

Lin Baishui was somewhat unhappy and said, "Don't tell me you've forgotten? Tao Jingrong, he's your younger brother."

"Little brother?! What little brother?? Where did I get such a big little brother?"

When Lin Tianye was still feeling dazed, a burst of chaotic noise came from the other end of the phone.

"Alright, alright, I still have things to do here, so I'll hang up first. I've already sent Li Qing back, and he should be on the plane now. Take good care of Jing Rong before I go back," Lin Baishui said before hanging up, leaving Lin Tianye alone to digest this heavyweight bombshell.

Lin Tianye, who was already slightly tipsy from the banquet, was now fully awake. He lay on the sofa, stunned for a moment, before picking up the phone placed on the coffee table.

"Hello? Young master, you've barely separated from me and you're already thinking about it?" Jiang Luolei teased Lin Tianye as soon as he received the call.

Lin Tianye simply ignored his words and asked directly, "Is Tao Rong your brother?"

"Ah?" Jiang Luolei was taken aback when he heard this. "Who? Tao Rong? The one who played Gu Yan? I don't know him! We've never even spoken."

Lin Tianye frowned, "That's really strange. Today, my dad called me and said that Tao Rong is my younger brother."

"Ah!" Jiang Luolei let out a loud scream.

"What's all this ghost howling about?" Lin Tianye said discontentedly.

Isn't this a common plot in melodramatic TV shows? The feud between wealthy families, the struggle over inheritance. The sudden appearance of an illegitimate child raised outside, causing confusion over who should be the rightful heir.

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Tianye scolded.

"Hehe," Jiang Luolei chuckled, "What else did Uncle Lin say?"

He's probably discussing business and didn't say much. He just mentioned that he has arranged for his assistant to come back.

"This is settled. Jiang Luolei said, "It's useless for you to think so much now. When Li Qing returns, we'll know everything."

Lin Tianye fell silent. Indeed, no matter what the situation was, he was both uninformed and powerless. He could only wait for his father's assistant to return to the country.

Although the crew dinner yesterday ran a bit late, Tao Rong's well-adjusted biological clock still had him up early in the morning.

He went out and practiced some exercises in the nearby small park, strolled around the morning market, and bought some breakfast. It was not even 8 o'clock yet. However, when he returned to his rented house, there was already someone waiting for him at the door.

"Mr. Tao, I acquired your address from your friend, sorry to disturb you." The man was dressed in a dignified suit, which was probably worth almost all of Tao Rong's belongings. However, there were some faint creases on his arm. It seemed that he had traveled a long distance and rushed here without having the chance to rest."

Tao Rong didn't have many friends, so if someone knew his address, it could only be Song San. Tao Rong nodded and remained silent, waiting for him to explain his intentions.

"I am Li Qing, Mr. Lin Baishui's assistant. If it's convenient, would it be possible for us to..."

"Okay, Mr. Li," Tao Rong understood his meaning and opened the door to let Li Qing inside.

Li Qing has been Lin Baishui's assistant for over three years, but this is the first time he has heard about Lin Baishui's other son.

Lin Baishui has a strong and resolute style, never wavering in his decisions, always maintaining a serious demeanor. Many of the long-time employees at Yaxing feel nervous when they see President Lin, but Li Qing, who remains by Lin Baishui's side 24/7 except for the time spent sleeping and using the restroom, knows that behind his cold and ruthless exterior, President Lin is actually a doting father.

Lin Tianye listens to every song, reads every news, records every press conference, and even uses a fake account to engage in online arguments with trolls in the comments section of his son's Weibo. However, Lin Tianye himself is completely unaware of all of this. Lin's father silently spends money and occasionally, in various ways, casually mentions to his business partners, "My son is so outstanding!"

Of course, Lin Tianye is indeed outstanding. Not only can he recover the money invested by his father, but sometimes he can even double it. And since Lin Baishui only has one child, naturally he is even more delighted to invest in him.

Yesterday, while Lin Baishui was happily watching his son's press conference live stream, he noticed a child standing next to him who looked strangely familiar.

While he was puzzled, Zhang Min spoke up, "This child is the actor who plays Gu Yanzhi, Tao Rong. You might be wondering how an amateur can play such an important male supporting role. This young child also has another name, Tao Jingrong. Don't underestimate him..."

"Jing Rong!" Lin Baishui suddenly stood up with a swoosh, startling Li Qing who was standing by.

"Li Qing, book the plane ticket quickly! I want to go back to my home country, I've found my son!" Lin Baishui grabbed Li Qing's shoulder, shaking it hard, the strength in his grip didn't seem at all like that of a person in their fifties.

It took a lot of effort to convince President Lin to stay in Country N and not ditch the partners...

Li Qing took a sip of the tea poured by Tao Rong, gathering his thoughts. He went straight to the point and said, "Mr. Tao, Mr. Lin Bai Shui sent me to pick you up and take you home."

Stunned by the abrupt and incomprehensible words, Tao Rong was at a loss for words.

Li Qing continued, "Mr. Lin said that ever since he heard about the incident here six years ago, he has been trying to find you. Yesterday, he finally received news about you and immediately arranged to return to the country to meet with you. However, he had a meeting scheduled long ago that couldn't be postponed, so he sent me here instead. Mr. Lin will arrive afterwards."

Tao Rong didn't know what to say, opening his mouth several times only to close it again.

'Mr. Lin feels very sorry for not being able to take care of you well, for not fulfilling his fatherly responsibilities." Li Qing continued to speak, following Lin Baishui's words.'

Tao Rong waved his hand and said, "No, no, Mr. Lin's previous kindness towards me is already difficult to repay. Not to mention anything about a father's responsibility..."

Li Qing interrupted him, "Mr. Lin also said that Jingrong has been learning drama since he was young, and he has a proud temperament. If we say we want to bring him home, he might have some thoughts of not wanting to trouble others again. But Jingrong has always been my son, how can a son endure so much suffering outside and not be brought back to be well taken care of? I look forward to his return, and my late wife in heaven is also looking forward to his return."

Tao Rong fell silent, keeping his head down as he pondered deeply.

Tao Rong's room was very small, but it was filled with a lot of stuff, packed to the brim with peculiar little trinkets. The window was also small, so even during the daytime, it was still somewhat dim without the lights on. Tao Rong himself was even smaller, a young boy of nineteen who looked more like thirteen or fourteen. He was all alone, guarding this room, with no knowledge of when it would end.

"Does Tianye Ge know?" Tao Rong suddenly asked.

"Understood. Mr. Lin has already mentioned," Li Qing immediately replied, "After you go back, Young Master Lin will take good care of you."

Tao Rong lowered his eyelids, concealing the flickering emotions in his eyes.

Maybe I can give it a try. Who knows, I might not have to be alone anymore in the future.

Maybe, who knows?