“I admit that Che Yulin was indeed detained by someone I arranged. Because I needed to find out about the forced demolition of your welfare home through him.”
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Ruoyan finally told the truth. "Lin Chen, is this the reason you came back to the county town this time? Are you going to seek justice for your orphanage?"
Lin Chen ignored her and just stared at her coldly.
"If I help you get rid of Che Yulin and his father, and provide your original director with some funds to rebuild the orphanage, can you come home with me?" Lin Ruoyan tried to persuade Lin Chen in this way.
Lin Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly. How could Lin Ruoyan still be so naive and ignorant?
"I've said it countless times, my affairs are none of your business! And I'm not going home with you! I'll avenge Che Yulin myself, and I can rebuild the orphanage myself. I don't need your interference," Lin Chen said resolutely.
“I’ve already investigated. Che Yulin’s family has some connections and influence. How are you going to deal with them? They might just turn the tables on you. Besides, do you know how much it costs to rebuild an orphanage? Even I have to ask my family for some money to achieve this goal,” Lin Ruoyan said sincerely.
If it weren't for the fact that Lin Ruoyan was genuinely kind-hearted, Lin Chen would have loved to grab her by the neck and throw her into the women's restroom.
At this moment, Lin Ruoyan seemed to understand something: "You don't want me to help you because... Ning Jiaqi will help you, right?"
Yesterday, when she sent people to kidnap Che Yulin, she already learned that another group was also planning to kidnap him. Lin Ruoyan immediately understood that it must be Ning Jiaqi's people. Of course, with Ning Jiaqi's family background, dealing with Che Yulin was more than enough.
Poor Che Yulin, why did he have to mess with Lin Chen? Lin Chen hasn't even made a move yet, and two groups of people are already trying to get him.
"Why are you women so troublesome? Can't you understand me?" Lin Chen's temper grew stronger and stronger because he realized that even though he had seen through Lin Ruoyan's thoughts, even Lin Ruoyan didn't know where Che Yulin was, which made him very anxious.
Once the lead on Che Yulin is lost, it will be difficult for him to seek revenge.
"All I want to know right now is where Che Yulin is," Lin Chen said, his voice tinged with anxiety and urgency.
"I don't know." Lin Ruoyan shook her head gently, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, as if hiding more secrets.
Lin Ruoyan wasn't lying to Lin Chen, because it was indeed she and Ning Jiaqi who each sent a team to pick up Che Yulin. However, things took an unexpected turn. Wu Ge, one of Ning Jiaqi's men, was clearly more skilled, not only successfully taking Che Yulin away but also giving Lin Ruoyan's men a severe beating.
"How can Ning Jiaqi, that little girl, have such capable subordinates? She's definitely not someone to be underestimated," Lin Ruoyan complained indignantly.
After learning that Lin Ruoyan was indeed completely unaware of the matter, Lin Chen ignored her and instead focused on how to extract Che Yulin's whereabouts from Ning Jiaqi. However, Wu Ge, one of Ning Jiaqi's subordinates, was indeed a formidable opponent, and the outcome of a fight with him was uncertain.
Moreover, once Ning Jiaqi becomes ruthless, her methods are no less vicious than Lin Ruoyan's. Recalling the time when she learned of the evil deeds Zhao Sanfeng and Yang Kun had committed against Liu Xinxin at their home, Ning Jiaqi, in a fit of rage, wanted to use her power to execute the two men! That resolute look still haunted Lin Chen.
Now that Che Yulin is in Ning Jiaqi's hands, his chances of survival are slim if this continues.
"Jiaqi..." Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, but decided to ask Ning Jiaqi for the person. However, Ning Jiaqi did not give him the chance.
"I know what you want to say. Don't worry, leave this to me." With that, Ning Jiaqi turned and left.
"Please, don't be so kind..." Lin Chen sighed helplessly as he watched Ning Jiaqi's retreating figure.
...
In the blink of an eye, there are less than half a month left until the college entrance examination. Facing this important moment in his life, Lin Chen has become exceptionally serious.
Since Liu Tiantian left home, Liu Xinxin has stayed with him, which has gradually restored his life to its former tranquility.
However, Liu Xinxin was well aware of the importance of the college entrance examination and worried that her daughter Ya Ya would affect Lin Chen's preparation. Therefore, she applied to move out temporarily with her daughter Ya Ya and Liu Lao Si to avoid disturbing Lin Chen's studies.
The once lively home suddenly became quiet. However, this did not affect Lin Chen's study.
In the final diagnostic test, he tied for first place in the entire school with Ning Jiaqi, with a total score of 738 points, a result that undoubtedly made history.
What's even more shocking is that this exam was a city-wide joint exam for high schools, and their score was the highest in the city, a full 37 points higher than the second place!
The principal and school leaders were thrilled, expressing that if all goes well, the school is likely to produce its first-ever city-level top scorer, or even the provincial-level top scorer in the college entrance examination!
They immediately praised their homeroom teacher, Lin Ruoyan, calling her a lucky charm for the school. After all, Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi were both her students, and both were transfer students. It was truly remarkable that they had achieved such outstanding results in such a short period of time.
Lin Ruoyan had only been there for a little over a month, but she was already enjoying the treatment. In all her years as the dean of students, she'd never seen the principal personally come to thank her!
This wave really benefited from Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi's influence!
The one who's really at a disadvantage right now is still our former homeroom teacher, bald Old Zhao...
The school wanted to hold a simple celebration for Lin Chen and Ning Jiaqi, but the two politely declined.
Ning Jiaqi was in a bad mood, while Lin Chen wanted to keep a low profile.
Although the principal and school leaders had heard about the rumors between them, they turned a blind eye given their excellent academic performance. They even hinted to Lin Ruoyan not to compete with Ning Jiaqi for his affections, lest it affect their grades.
"Damn it..." Lin Ruoyan was so angry that she almost wanted to confront the principal.
Just before the college entrance examination, the school finally gave students a break, allowing them to relax a little.
As soon as Lin Chen stepped out of the school gate, he encountered Brother Wu, Ning Jiaqi's bodyguard. This was the person he was waiting for, so he quickly followed Brother Wu and got into Ning Jiaqi's car.
"Where exactly is Che Yulin being held?" Lin Chen asked impatiently.
Before Angkor could answer, Lin Chen activated his perception ability and instantly learned Che Yulin's whereabouts. He was about to get out of the car when he found the doors locked.
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