Lin Yao thanked him, then clinked his beer glass with Ge Yong's and downed it in one gulp. "This guy's taking it out on me, thinking I'm easy to bully? How ridiculous."
Lin Yao, free from his inner turmoil, displayed remarkable charisma. Aside from his less-than-ideal appearance, he exuded an extraordinary charm that captivated Lan Xiaoqing, who beckoned to a waitress, "Miss, bring us a few more glasses; we want to drink too."
"I want to drink too!" Little Guli chimed in, only to be slapped on the forehead by Lin Yao.
Ling Ruonan suddenly smiled at Xia Yuwen, "Xia Yuwen, congratulations on your grandfather's recovery."
"Thank you." Xia Yuwen nodded her thanks, wondering why this famous ice queen was so enthusiastic towards Lin Yao. Could it be that, as Xiao Qing jokingly said, Lin Yao was pretending to be poor? Recalling the various scenes of meeting Lin Yao, she felt that it was unlikely. A boy with a background wouldn't act so foolish. Her curiosity about Lin Yao grew even stronger.
Looking up, Xia Yuwen said to Lin Yao, "Give me your phone number. We're friends now, but we haven't exchanged numbers yet."
Lan Xiaoqing was pouring beer when Xia Yuwen's words made her lose control of her strength, spilling beer all over the table. She looked up at her sister in surprise, as if she were getting to know her all over again.
Ling Ruonan glanced at Xia Yuwen without showing any emotion. This girl had never gotten along with her since childhood in the compound of Beijing, and now that she saw her being intimate with Lin Yao, she was trying to sabotage things again. With a quick dart, Ling Ruonan casually picked up another piece of food for Lin Yao.
Lin Yao was taken aback, his mind racing, unable to understand why Xia Yuwen had suddenly become friendly towards him. He glanced at the smiling girl in pink opposite him, his feelings becoming even more complicated. After a long while, he softly said, "Lan Xiaoqing has my phone number. Ask her for it."
"Oh." Xia Yuwen was a little disappointed that the other party hadn't taken the opportunity to ask for her number, and she felt like a failure. Seeing Ling Ruonan deliberately trying to be attentive again, her discomfort instantly turned into motivation, "Let's go to Dujiangyan tomorrow, and I can show Ling Ruonan some sights in Sichuan."
"I'm sorry, I'm going back to Ya'an tomorrow, you guys go ahead." Lin Yao's brain was working at lightning speed, and the effects of overworking and alcohol had caused beads of sweat to appear on his forehead.
“Then let’s go to Bifeng Gorge. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen those pandas. I’m sure Ling Ruonan will love them.” Xia Yuwen’s expression remained serene, revealing a sharp edge beneath her gentle demeanor for the first time to Lin Yao.
"That's fine, I was just thinking of seeing pandas." Ling Ruonan accepted the invitation on Lin Yao's behalf, thinking that it was better to see what tricks Lin Yao would play in front of her than to go on a date behind her back.
"I want to see the giant pandas!" Little Guli finally found a chance to interject and announced loudly. "Me too!" Nannan retorted, not wanting to be left behind.
"Alright, let's go together, and my older brother and sister-in-law will go too." Lin Yao had a headache; he had already planned to give up, but unexpected changes had occurred.
"Hehe, okay." Ge Yong readily agreed, admiring his brother even more. Who says ugly men can't attract women? This is proof enough.
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Chapter 82 Ideal
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The weather in early spring was lovely; a warm spring breeze blew in through the car window, making everyone feel very happy.
Lin Yao chartered a Toyota Hiace 10-seater luxury minivan, which could fit everyone perfectly. Although the 3,000 yuan charter fee made Lin Yao feel a little pained, he couldn't appear too stingy given Ling Ruonan and Xia Yuwen's status. Perhaps he hadn't given up on Xia Yuwen yet; Lin Yao analyzed his subconscious behavior using psychology and sighed.
Under the care of Ruan Lingling and Alina, the two little ones did not cause any trouble, but they were still excitedly shouting and yelling. Lin Yao's casual remark, "Conserve your energy to watch the pandas," turned them into two well-behaved babies, making everyone marvel at his talent as a child king.
All three girls were impeccably dressed, perfectly showcasing their individual characteristics. Xia Yuwen was still dressed primarily in pink, looking pure and beautiful. Ling Ruonan was also dressed in dark colors, exuding a cool yet alluring charm. Lan Xiaoqing, on the other hand, completely changed the style Lin Yao remembered, sporting a crisp and capable office lady suit that blended her cheerfulness and intelligence, making her exceptionally attractive.
Ruan Lingling also put on the spring outfit that Alina had specially chosen for her yesterday. It was simple and elegant, giving her a touch of spirituality amidst her simplicity. Alina, this Bai ethnic beauty, was a natural clothes hanger. The casually paired white dress accentuated her slender and graceful figure. Her mature demeanor revealed the innate purity of Bai women, which was extremely attractive to all adult men.
Ge Yong was very happy, unable to get enough of looking at his wife. The driver was working hard, glancing back every now and then, and had already secretly adjusted the rearview mirror to the best position. Lin Yao was troubled; none of the three women were pushovers, and he, with absolutely no experience, didn't know how to handle it. Long Yihun, unusually, didn't look at the beautiful women beside him, keeping his head down and whispering to Lin Yao, repeatedly confirming how to treat Xiao Lian's illness and how to avoid her family's pressure to marry her.
Lin Yao's method for helping Long Yihun solve the problem was quite simple: using a "Romeo and Juliet" approach, he had Xiaolian drink a special drug that caused her genetic disease to manifest prematurely. This manifestation was merely a symptom; the real goal was to alter Xiaolian's genetic makeup. After Xiaolian's illness manifested, the wedding arranged by her family could not proceed. At this point, Xiaolian expressed her wish for the rest of her life: to leave Beijing, register her marriage with Long Yihun, and then immediately apply for investment immigration to escape her family's wrath.
Long Yihun was very disgusted by the sliding door and wanted to discuss not going, but Lin Yao's words, "After you immigrate, you should immediately return to China to start a company. The future great cause will depend on you to support it from the front desk," immediately dispelled the gloom of the past few days and made him feel elated.
Ah Long's love life is settled, but what about mine? Lin Yao sighed inwardly, stealing a glance at Xia Yuwen, then at Ling Ruonan. These two women, who had once stirred his heart, were both so unattainable. Only when he was strong enough would he no longer be so troubled and conflicted. Thinking of this, Lin Yao suddenly felt a strong fighting spirit. Since heaven had given him a blade of grass, he must live a wonderful life and do what he wanted to do.
Lin Yao got off the car when it arrived in Ya'an. He was going to take Xiao Lian's blood sample to the medical school to use the laboratory's specialized equipment to test for gene mutations. This was a task that Xiao Cao couldn't currently perform, especially now that Xiao Cao had become like a hibernating plant. Lin Yao tried his best not to use its power.
The rest of the group continued their journey to Bifengxia Scenic Area, singing all the way. Even Xiao Guli, who was initially reluctant to leave, casually said goodbye to his father because he wanted to see the giant pandas. Of course, this was also because Ruan Lingling was there.
With Xiaocao's abilities combined with advanced professional equipment, the efficiency was very high. Lin Yao completed the research in just three hours. After returning to Chengdu, he could prepare the medicine, and Long Yihun's plan to apply for overseas investment immigration should be implemented immediately. The domestic environment was still unsatisfactory. Today, Lin Yao received a call from his father, Luo Jimin, saying that a certain unit in the city, under the guise of inspecting Anyun Water Industry, had forcibly demanded ten cases of drought-resistant beverages. Such incidents would only increase, causing endless trouble for businesses. Using the name of a foreign-invested enterprise would be much easier to handle; this was Lin Yao's idea.
In Lin Yao's plan, Minhong Pharmaceutical, managed by his father Luo Jimin and mother Lin Hongmei, was to develop into a conglomerate, but only to manufacture low-profit medicines to benefit the people. However, to rapidly expand the production of these low-profit medicines, capital was the bottleneck. Lin Yao didn't expect his parents to accept high-profit operations, so he could only rely on another foreign-funded group managed by Long Yihun to make huge profits, obtaining funds from the first wealthy people in the country, and then using that money to subsidize Minhong Group. Only in this way could the business be expanded and better benefit the people.
In fact, Lin Yao did not consider himself a saint, nor did he have a lofty moral compass. His purpose in helping those ordinary people was simply because of his own experience. Having suffered from illness since childhood, Lin Yao knew the pain of disease and the desolation of not being able to afford medical treatment. Now that his family's situation had improved and he had acquired great abilities, he naturally wanted to help those who were in the same situation as him in the past.
Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei shared the same idea. This family had only one simple thought: to try their best not to let the suffering they had endured befall their compatriots. Their act of going bankrupt to help disaster victims was a perfect example of this. Fame and fortune were nothing to them. They had no habit of enjoying luxury. Being well-fed and well-rested was enough for them. Helping others was their greatest joy.
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Chapter 83 Ideological Transformation
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After arriving at Bifengxia and meeting up with the rest of the group, they watched the pandas together. Little Guli and Nannan couldn't get enough of the pandas; they even rented protective suits to touch them up close. The pandas, which seemed to have become quite intelligent, were very cooperative with the tourists and had a gentle temperament, making the two little ones laugh continuously.
Having considered the future and gained a clearer understanding of his own needs, Lin Yao seemed like a different person, exuding confidence and an aura of control. Although he remained taciturn, almost everyone sensed the difference. Long Yihun even suspected that something had happened to Lin Yao during his short time alone in Ya'an.
After returning from Bifeng Gorge, Lin Yao arranged to eat at "Chongqing Black Bean Flower Fish Hot Pot" on the south bank of Qingyi River. The signature dish, black carp (also known as bighead carp or bear carp), was only 10.5 yuan per catty, not much more expensive than live fish at the market. However, the delicious taste of the cooked fish, combined with the special black bean flower (bluish-black tofu), made the group almost swallow their tongues. Even Nannan, who doesn't eat spicy food or Sichuan peppercorns, kept slurping her lips and clamoring for some.
There were eleven of them: four men, five women, and two children. Apart from Lin Yao and the hired driver, everyone at the table was exceptionally good-looking and attracted a lot of attention. The diners next to them kept glancing over as they ate.
They say beautiful women are a source of trouble, and sometimes that's quite true. We were only halfway through our meal, waiting for the second pot to be served, when three middle-aged men walked over, followed by two younger men.
"Little sister, welcome to Ya'an." A middle-aged man with a fierce look and a scar on the corner of his left eye approached Xia Yuwen, leering at her and making fun of her in a very poor Sichuan accent, revealing a mouthful of black and yellow teeth.
Xia Yuwen glanced coldly at the scarred man, ignored him, and turned to hand a tissue to Lin Yao, asking him to wipe Xiao Guli's mouth.
"Oh, quite unique, I like it, brother." The scarred man chuckled, his lewd appearance disgusting everyone.
Two other middle-aged men walked up to Ling Ruonan and Lan Xiaoqing. One of them reached out to grab Ling Ruonan's hand. Suddenly, Ling Ruonan stood up abruptly, grabbed the man's arm, pulled him up, and with her other hand, lifted him by the chest, sending him flying. He flew over the wooden railing by the table and landed face-first in the aisle.
"You fucking rebelled! You dare to come to Ya'an and cause trouble? If I don't teach you a lesson today, you'll think Ya'an is your own backyard!" The scarred man glared, his face twisting into an even more ferocious expression. "Everyone, grab your weapons!"