That evening, Wang Nanshan finally returned home. Lin Chen discovered that his old dean seemed to have been rejuvenated; his previous migrant worker attire was gone, replaced by a long-lost radiance.

All these changes stemmed from the piece of land that Lin Chen had introduced to Wang Nanshan through a real estate agent. That land was perfect for building a welfare home, and Lin Chen had even told Wang Nanshan that he had already applied for and registered a chain of welfare home companies, and was just waiting for the funds to come in so he could bid for the land!

Upon hearing the news, Wang Nanshan was invigorated, as if he had found a new purpose in life. He had been busy finishing up the remaining tasks of his current project, and once everything was completed, he could devote himself entirely to the construction of the welfare home.

After the welfare home was forcibly demolished, Wang Nanshan has been working in the engineering field for many years, so he has accumulated a lot of experience in this area.

When Lin Chen asked him about the situation at the welfare home, he said with great enthusiasm, "Little Chen, your Uncle Nan may not be good at other things, but when it comes to construction projects and managing welfare homes, I dare say no one can compare to me!"

Lin Chen smiled after hearing this and said, "Really? Uncle Nan, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you must tell me."

Although Wang Nanshan said, "Don't worry, Xiao Chen, you've already helped me a lot, with funding and finding a place. How could I possibly trouble you again?" his expression clearly showed that he still had some things he wanted to discuss with Lin Chen.

He paused, then asked, "By the way, Xiao Chen, have you been in Haizhou for the past month or so? How's it going there? Is everything alright back home?"

Hearing Wang Nanshan's sudden question, Lin Chen became alert. He was still worried that Wang Nanshan knew about his side's situation, so he replied, "Everything is fine at home, Uncle Nan, why do you ask?"

"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that I've always been a little puzzled by the fact that you stayed at home for five or six years and then suddenly reappeared. I thought you would stay at home after the college entrance exam and never come out again," Wang Nanshan said with a smile, but his eyes revealed deep concern for Lin Chen.

Lin Chen replied easily, "Uncle Nan, look at what you're saying. It's precisely because I went to university and wanted to learn to be independent that I decided to leave that family. Otherwise, with the Lin family's power, I could have easily lived a life of leisure and idleness, but I don't want to live that kind of life!"

"Yes, you're right!" Wang Nanshan nodded in agreement. "A man should be self-reliant and have ambitions that reach far and wide! This is a principle I've taught you since you were little. It's rare that you still remember it, Xiao Chen!"

At this moment, Wang Nanshan seemed to have transformed into a life mentor, making Lin Chen think that if Dong Yuhui were to be invited to have a debate with Wang Nanshan, the scene would be quite exciting, and perhaps someone would even be brought to tears!

...

After a short period of packing and preparation, Lin Chen's university will start in a few days.

On the day he was to leave, Wang Nanshan and Liu Xinxin came to see him off in person. Liu Xinxin couldn't hold back her tears. You see, she had packed a lot of Lin Chen's luggage by hand, and it still carried her unique scent.

Seeing this scene, Wang Nanshan was deeply moved. He was actually quite accepting of Liu Xinxin becoming Lin Chen's wife, after all, this type of virtuous wife and loving mother was always very appealing to older generations like Wang Nanshan.

Even though Liu Xinxin already has a child... he still thinks Liu Xinxin is a good choice.

However, Wang Nanshan also knew that Lin Chen's ambitions lay elsewhere. He had personally witnessed the relationships between Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi, Liu Tiantian, and Lin Ruoyan, and was well aware of Lin Chen's inner world. Therefore, Wang Nanshan decided not to interfere and let Lin Chen make his own decision.

"Xiao Chen, remember to keep in touch with Uncle Nan after you go to school!" Wang Nanshan said. "Also, if you have time, come and help Uncle Nan with things at our orphanage."

Liu Xinxin was more practical. While helping Lin Chen pack his last bit of luggage, she said, "Little brother Lin Chen, remember to come back and visit us often! Don't forget me."

Even Lin Chen couldn't help but tear up at this scene. He told himself that it was just going from the county to the city for school, not crossing thousands of miles, so there was no need to be so sentimental.

Wang Nanshan and Liu Xinxin accompanied Lin Chen all the way to the station, where they said their final goodbyes. At that moment, Ya Ya also arrived. This clever and quick-witted girl usually kept a low profile, but her words were always captivating.

"Goodbye, Daddy. Remember to come back and visit Yaya often!"

Before Ya Ya could finish speaking, Lin Chen almost fell off the car. He shook his head with a wry smile, his heart filled with affection for this little girl.

...

For several hours, Lin Chen sat alone in the car. He took out his phone, constantly checking the news online. The song he wrote for Jiang Jiahan, "The Eighth Chapter of the Night," was still going viral online, and Lin Chen even saw that quite a few people on the bus were listening to it.

Many online enthusiasts have created derivative works of this song. Some have turned it into a DJ version with a fast-paced rhythm; some into a parody version with lots of fun; and others into a children's version, which, combined with various cute videos, has become popular on major short video apps, rivaling the hit songs of yesteryear.

At the same time, Lin Chen also came across Cai Xiaokun's video, which was also accompanied by this song. However, the style was obviously different - Cai Xiaokun was still so effeminate, holding a small basketball in his hand, jumping and singing "The Eighth Chapter of the Night".

The only difference was the tone of the voice; it completely transformed a sentimental song into a comedic effect. Lin Chen watched the video, shaking his head and smiling wryly.

Less than two hours later, Lin Chen yawned, and the seat next to him had been taken over. He glanced to the side, a hint of surprise rising in his heart.

Ever since his rebirth and the unexpected awakening of that mysterious and unpredictable Qi Gong and insightful divine skill, Lin Chen began to seriously doubt whether his life trajectory was just as Zou Danyang and Su Yanan had said, with his popularity with women and his romantic luck seemingly exploding overnight!

Sure enough, whenever he travels by bus, he always happens to be sitting next to a stunningly beautiful woman. This seems to have become an inexplicable rule, giving Lin Chen the illusion that he has really traveled to the set of a movie or become the dashing male protagonist in a novel.

The woman sitting beside him had long, flowing hair that cascaded gently over her shoulders, and skin as white as snow, like flawless jade. She wore a fitted white designer t-shirt, cleverly tucked into tight denim shorts, a simple yet stylish combination that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.

Her long, slender legs and her waist, as delicate as a willow branch or a water snake, all spoke of her perfection.

From the moment she stepped into the carriage, she naturally became the center of attention. Not only because of her stunning figure, but also because of her equally perfect face.

In less than ten minutes, the men in the carriage had repeatedly made excuses to linger near her seat, their intentions obvious. However, she seemed completely unconcerned and ignored their advances.

Perhaps to discourage the men from pursuing her, the girl took out a cigarette from her pocket.

He skillfully lit the e-cigarette and put it in his mouth.

Sure enough, this tactic worked, immediately deterring many people.

These days, women who smoke are not to be trifled with, including those who use e-cigarettes.

Lin Chen tried to turn his head away to avoid meeting her gaze. He knew that Haizhou City was just two stops away, and that the girl named Yang Meixi would get off the train and head to Haizhou University.

Lin Chen, while enjoying this sudden surge of romantic luck, felt a vague unease. He firmly believed in the law of conservation of energy, thinking that his excessive good fortune in one area would inevitably lead to misfortune in others.

Moreover, he didn't feel he lacked female company, so he secretly decided to ignore this "Miss Yang" who was smoking an e-cigarette.