Looking at Lin Chen's composed demeanor, Old Master Ning couldn't help but admire him inwardly. In his view, this was the difference between a genius and an ordinary person. The talent and strength Lin Chen displayed absolutely deserved the title of "genius," and truly so.
“I’m quite a bit older than you, about the same age as your grandfather, so I’ll just call you Xiao Lin. As for you, feel free to call me Grandpa, that’s fine too.”
Grandpa Ning had a warm smile and a gentle tone, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.
However, Lin Chen instinctively remained wary of Old Master Ning. He possessed a super-powerful ability to read people's minds, and was perfectly aware of Old Master Ning's intentions to be friendly. Therefore, he merely smiled politely and didn't try to get too close.
"Hehe, Grandpa Ning, you flatter me too much. How could I possibly deserve such praise? Although I know I've achieved some small successes recently, in front of you, they're nothing but a drop in the ocean, utterly insignificant," Lin Chen said humbly.
Grandpa Ning sensed the resistance in Lin Chen's words, but he didn't press the matter. He smiled and said, "You child, you're just too modest. Alright then, let's get back to that unanswered question from our phone call. This time, don't try to fool this old man again."
Lin Chen took a deep breath. He knew that now that Old Master Ning had come in person, he couldn't fool him anymore. So, he said frankly, "Old Master Ning, I'll be frank. I have no plans to relocate 'Lu Tian Lin's' company in the near future."
As soon as Lin Chen finished speaking, Old Master Ning's brows furrowed slightly. A hint of displeasure flickered in his expression. Lin Chen sighed inwardly. He knew that Old Master Ning was Ning Jiaqi's grandfather, and there were some things he had to face. Regardless of the outcome, he had to bravely meet the challenge.
"Grandpa Ning, perhaps you are not aware that, besides the 'Lu Tian Lin's' company, the Lin family of Haizhou is actually my kinsman," Lin Chen said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of unwavering determination.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Ning raised an eyebrow. He knew that Lin Chen never spoke without reason, so he listened even more attentively.
"I will never ignore them. They will become a part of me sooner or later, and I will continue to expand my territory. I already have a plan in mind about what kind of company is suitable for which location." Lin Chen's words revealed a confident and strategic mind.
Upon hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Old Master Ning's face. He had dealt with Lin Chen many times and knew that this young man was cunning and witty. If one could not be straightforward, there was no way to get the truth out of him.
"So, Xiao Lin, what kind of movie do you think would be suitable for us to collaborate on?" Old Master Ning asked tentatively.
Lin Chen uttered two words without hesitation: "Science fiction."
Upon hearing these three words, Grandpa Ning's eyes widened instantly, a mixture of surprise and astonishment that made his expression particularly vivid.
"Xiao Lin, aren't you filming 'Wandering Saturn' recently? Why is that?" Grandpa Ning asked curiously.
"Because our country has never had a truly hardcore science fiction blockbuster, I want to fill this gap and create a science fiction legend of our own." Lin Chen's tone was full of longing and determination for the future.
"Are you confident?" Old Master Ning asked with concern.
"Of course, I never do anything I'm not sure I can do." Lin Chen's answer was resolute, full of confidence and strength.
"Alright, I'll be waiting for your good news. If you decide to return to Haizhou to develop your career, I guarantee I will provide you with the greatest support and convenience in this regard." Old Master Ning's words were full of sincerity and expectation.
"Of course, you're Jiaqi's grandfather, so I have to cooperate with you," Lin Chen said half-jokingly.
"Haha, you little rascal, you're quite sensible." Old Master Ning said with a laugh and a scolding tone, but his eyes were full of doting affection.
"Although you are not my grandson, you will be my grandson-in-law sooner or later! I have always trusted Jiaqi's judgment." Old Master Ning's words revealed his expectations for Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi's future.
After the meeting with Grandpa Ning, Lin Chen's life finally returned to its usual tranquility. More importantly, he gained the approval of Grandpa Ning Jiaqi, which undoubtedly paved the way for his future.
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Time flies, and the college entrance examination results were released in the blink of an eye. This time, Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian once again became the focus of everyone's attention. This was because Lin Chen scored over 700 points again, while Liu Tiantian achieved an excellent score of 650!
However, in China, conspiracy theories are always a persistent presence. Lin Chen had been away from home for a long time and had hardly studied, plus he was delayed for more than an hour at the train station on the day of the college entrance examination. All these factors seemed to suggest that it was impossible for him to achieve such a high score. To ordinary people, all of this seemed so illogical.
As for Liu Tiantian, she was already a recognized academic underachiever, so this score was even more unbelievable. As a result, all sorts of speculations and analyses sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
Some believe that Lin Chen's high score was either due to him having prior knowledge of the answers or a mistake in the scoring. Liu Tiantian's high score, however, could only be the first possibility.
In short, to most people, it was simply unbelievable that the two of them could achieve such high scores. If it weren't for the fact that Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian had already built up a certain fan base, they would probably have been subjected to a barrage of verbal abuse long ago.
However, only they themselves truly know the truth. And this incident has once again proven Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian's extraordinary qualities and resilience.
It's not hard to understand why the media is currently making a big fuss about Lin Chen and Liu Tiantian's college entrance exam scores, given the overwhelming amount of positive coverage they've received lately.
They have almost been molded into inspirational idols, becoming role models in the hearts of countless people.
However, fame brings trouble—this is an age-old truth. The more dazzling one's fame, the more people will try to find fault with them, to find any imperfection.
This may be the dark side of human nature, always full of doubt about perfect things and full of curiosity about what lies behind the glamorous facade.
Paparazzi in the entertainment industry are well aware of this; they tirelessly dig into the private lives of celebrities, attempting to expose some less-than-positive news to attract public attention.
In this information-saturated age, only by being different can you stand out!
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