Lin Zhengwen bowed slightly. "Patriarch, I've met him a few times. We're on speaking terms."
"Mm." Lin Zhen nodded. "Find a suitable reason to contact Principal Zhang. Don't mention Liren or the issue with the slot. Just express the Lin Family's admiration that Red River City was able to produce such an outstanding talent."
"You can hint that if Xu Wuyi is facing any difficulties with his training resources, the Lin Family is willing to provide whatever assistance we can."
He deliberately paused on the word "assistance."
"Adopt a humble stance. Zhang Qiming is a smart man; he'll understand what we mean. See how he and Xu Wuyi react."
This was a test, a way to probe their intentions while also giving themselves an out.
It prevented the Lin Family from appearing too eager to yield, while still expressing their desire to ease tensions. If the other party accepted, that would be for the best. If they didn't, the Lin Family wouldn't lose much and could still save face.
