Ning Tao looked at Lin Chen, and the words he had originally wanted to say suddenly seemed unspeakable. His daughter had even told Lin Chen about that matter; how important must Lin Chen be to her?
Of course, through Angkor's report, Ning Tao also learned that Lin Chen's combat prowess was astonishing. Not only had he killed several kidnappers in the previous attack and kidnapping, successfully saving Ning Jiaqi's life, but more importantly, Ning Jiaqi had now become Lin Chen's apprentice!
Who doesn't know what might happen between a male master and a female apprentice these days!
Finally, Ning Tao, being a father after all, took a deep breath and said, "Lin Chen, I know you are an outstanding young man. Your college entrance examination scores are comparable to Jiaqi's, and you have single-handedly made two of your classmates famous, and even become a major shareholder in an entertainment company. If things continue as they are, your future will definitely be bright. But at the same time, I must remind you that the problems you are facing now are not simple."
Ning Tao spoke in a very kind tone, but Lin Chen felt that the distance between them had increased considerably. He knew that Ning Tao was reminding him as an elder.
"Uncle, please enlighten me." Lin Chen pretended to be confused, even though he knew the answer.
“Explicitly? Young man, don’t think that just because you’ve hidden in a remote county town and in the home of your former orphanage director, I won’t know your true identity.” Ning Tao’s words revealed an undeniable authority.
"So what?" Lin Chen asked calmly, but he was already prepared to face any challenge.
Ning Tao was stunned. He never expected that even after he had said all that, Lin Chen would not respond and instead offer an unexpected reply.
"Uncle, don't worry, I will handle my own family's affairs properly. My approach to Jiaqi is definitely not for this reason. I will not only protect her from this matter, but I will also take this opportunity to ensure that you and she can both get the benefits they deserve."
Lin Chen's tone was firm and confident, as if everything was under his control.
How could Ning Tao not understand the meaning behind Lin Chen's words? What he was worried about was nothing more than his own future and Ning Jiaqi's happiness. However, Lin Chen's confidence made him waver somewhat.
Ning Tao frowned, but then relaxed. He gave Lin Chen a deep look, as if trying to see through the young man's heart.
"That would be for the best. I know Lin Yuanhe, and I know the Lin family is looking for you everywhere. I can keep this a secret for my daughter, but you must understand that my daughter cannot be with you just because of empty words." Ning Tao's words revealed an undeniable authority.
Lin Chen stared intently at Ning Tao, his eyes filled with confidence and determination. "I understand you might not believe anything I say right now. But I need you to know that it won't take long—a year, perhaps only two. You will see all my goals achieved!"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, a glint of light flashed in Ning Tao's eyes. He saw the confidence in Lin Chen's eyes, a confidence so strong that it made Ning Tao waver slightly.
After all, Lin Chen is only eighteen years old, and even two years later, he will only be twenty. Ning Jiaqi is the same age as Lin Chen, so how much can she change in two years?
However, Ning Tao was, after all, a man who deeply loved his daughter. Even though there were irreconcilable conflicts between them, and even though Ning Jiaqi's attitude towards him as her father was cold, she was still his beloved. Therefore, he had to carefully consider Lin Chen's words.
"Two years? What is your goal?" Ning Tao asked.
"To become the head of the Lin family." Lin Chen's words revealed an unwavering determination.
At this moment, Ning Tao was truly shocked. He stared at Lin Chen in disbelief, as if looking at a monster. "You're not kidding, are you?"
As someone on a higher level than Lin Yuanhe, Ning Tao was naturally very clear about the Lin family's current situation. Lin Chen, the so-called "eldest son," had absolutely no status in the Lin family. Currently, the Lin family's power still rested in Lin Yuanhe's hands, and as for the heir, the eldest daughter, Lin Ruoyue, and the youngest son, Lin Yiming, were the best candidates.
Lin Chen, who has already betrayed his family, actually said that he could seize the title of Lin family heir in just two years? Does he really think Lin Yiming and Lin Ruoyue are pushovers?
"What makes you think you'll become the heir to the Lin family?" Ning Tao couldn't help but ask.
"Uncle, I think you misheard me." Lin Chen smiled slightly and corrected, "I didn't say I would become the heir, I said I would directly become the head of the family!"
At this moment, Ning Tao truly understood Lin Chen's ambition!
He not only wants to defeat his sister and brother, but also bring down his own father?!
What kind of young man is this? His ruthlessness and courage are just like my own back in the day!
"Alright! If you can really do it, I'd be happy to let Jiaqi become the first wife of the Lin family, which has a net worth of billions! Two years, I'll remember what you said."
Ning Tao's words at this moment were much more direct, while also revealing a sense of recognition and expectation for Lin Chen, "But now..."
“Jiaqi and I are still in a teacher-student or classmate relationship. I still implore you, Uncle, to release Jiaqi. After all, school has already started. Knowing Jiaqi’s personality, she doesn’t want to be late and be the subject of gossip, does she?” Lin Chen interrupted Ning Tao and said sincerely.
...
When Lin Chen rushed back to the school, it was already evening, and the deadline for student registration was almost over. It seemed that many people, like Ning Jiaqi, still hadn't come to register.
However, I'm not really worried, because it doesn't matter if I'm a few days late. The school can't possibly make students who have worked so hard to get into the school go back to repeat the year, right?
The flow of people on campus had become sparse, with only a few parents and children occasionally appearing. However, judging from their appearance, they had all completed their registration.
Just then, a boy wearing black-rimmed glasses walked over and looked at Lin Chen curiously, asking, "Excuse me, are you here to register? Come in quickly, the deadline is approaching today!"
Looking from the direction he slowly walked from, the sign for the "Department of Physical Education" was clearly visible. The group welcoming new students was entirely composed of males, with not a single female in sight, which undoubtedly reflected the somewhat awkward gender ratio of the physical education major.
The surrounding male students cast glances at him, but their interest vanished instantly when they realized he was a boy. As for the female students, although Lin Chen was fairly good-looking, in Haizhou University, a place teeming with handsome men, he was just one of many outstanding male students and didn't attract much attention.
After all, boys' interest in handsome men is always limited, unless they have other "feelings".
However, Lin Chen's major was not sports. He smiled and explained to a senior student, "Senior, I'm here to register, but my major is music."
"Music department?"
Upon hearing this, the senior student's eyes flashed with surprise. Although Haizhou University is a 985 key university, the status of different majors within the university varies. For example, the Department of Physical Education is not the university's main focus, while Haizhou University's Department of Music is a nationally renowned center of attention.
Therefore, the senior student immediately took Lin Chen seriously and said enthusiastically, "How about I take you to the music department? You might have a hard time finding someone there."
The senior's enthusiasm was certainly not without ulterior motives; after all, everyone knows that art and music are always places teeming with beautiful women.
Lin Chen politely declined his senior's offer. He coughed lightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I'm actually waiting for someone here. I've already made an appointment with her, and she'll take me to register later. But thank you anyway."
"Oh? You know someone in the music department? Who is it?" the senior asked curiously.
"Jiang Jiahan," Lin Chen replied calmly.
"Huh?!" The senior was completely bewildered. "Say it again! Who?"
"Jiang Jiahan? What's wrong? Isn't she from the music academy?" Lin Chen asked in confusion.
Upon hearing this, the senior student burst into laughter, almost laughing until tears streamed down his face. "Hey classmate, are you still half asleep? Do you even know who Jiang Jiahan is? You actually asked her to pick you up? That's hilarious!"
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