{Chapter: 31 The plot officially begins! Ye Feng is about to make an appearance!}
"It seems that Yan Ruyue saw the news, which led to the reward," Lin Yuan remarked, his tone laced with amusement.
[Indeed, Yan Ruyue's favorability toward the host is no longer negative?] Shen Lan responded, a touch of curiosity in her voice.
Lin Yuan opened the system panel, scrolling through the favorability section. As he suspected, Yan Ruyue's opinion of him had risen to 10—slightly positive but still far from anything significant.
"Curiosity really did get the better of her, didn't it?" Lin Yuan mused, a sly grin tugging at his lips. "Curiosity kills the cat. Now that she's intrigued, there's no turning back. This icy feline doesn't realize she's walked straight into the hunter's den. I'll break that icy facade of hers."
As if on cue, another notification appeared on his phone, breaking his thoughts.
A transfer of 3 billion yuan had been made to his account.
Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan had ordered Chen Pei to liquidate all the stocks as soon as the market opened. After the sale, they had earned a staggering 30 billion yuan. This was their way of rewarding him for his efforts, providing him with the funds to continue his ventures.
The 3 billion was liquid cash, fully available for use, unlike fixed assets that might take time to convert.
Clearly, his parents trusted his abilities far more than he had expected.
Lin Yuan checked his attribute panel to evaluate his progress.
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[Host: Lin Yuan]
[Counter Attack Point: 200]
[Wealth Value: 8 billion]
[Attributes:]
[Strength: 123, Speed: 105, Reaction: 104, Charm: 150, Constitution:110]
[Skills:]
[Medical Skill: God-Level, Piano: Advanced, Stocks: Advanced, Car Skills: Intermediate Level, Violin: Intermediate Level, Calligraphy: Intermediate Level, English: Elementary, …]
[Favorability Panel: Yan Ruoyue: 10, Qiu Wanxi: 60, Qiao Siying: -10]
[Loyalty Panel: ]
[Wang Ergou: 90]
After checking the attribute panel, Lin Yuan proceeded toward the house of the Yan Clan.
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As usual, Lin Yuan performed the acupuncture treatment on Song Xuan. However, today was different. During their conversation, Song Xuan seemed particularly interested in business matters. Lin Yuan knew that she must have heard about his recent success in the stock market. He answered her questions confidently, his sharp insights sparkling in her eyes.
Song Xuan was clearly impressed by Lin Yuan's composure and brilliance.
"Xiao Yuan, have you thought about branching out on your own? If you need any help, whether it's investment or anything else, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than willing to assist. You've got such great ideas; I'd love to collaborate on your startup," she offered warmly.
"I appreciate that, Auntie. If the opportunity for collaboration arises, I'll definitely let you know," Lin Yuan replied smoothly, his thoughts already turning toward his future plans.
Lin Yuan had more in mind than just rescuing the Lin family conglomerate from ruin. He wasn't satisfied with merely preserving his family's legacy—he wanted to forge his own path, taking down the protagonist Ye Feng in the process and surpassing everyone to become the wealthiest person on the planet.
To do that, he needed all the support he could get—and Song Xuan's help would be invaluable in tipping the balance in his favor.
"Yue'er, look at how exceptional Xiao Yuan is. Your company has been struggling lately. Why don't you sit down with him and consult about the issues you're facing?" Song Xuan suggested, turning her attention to her daughter.
"Okay," Yan Ruyue responded with a nod, knowing exactly what her mother meant. It was clear she was being encouraged to interact more with Lin Yuan.
"Oh, I nearly forgot to mention," Song Xuan continued. "An old friend of mine called for a favor. After you see Xiao Yuan off, you'll need to pick someone up from the airport—Ye Feng, I believe."
Yan Ruyue simply nodded. "Understood."
Lin Yuan, who had been quietly listening, couldn't hide the glint of calculation in his eyes when he heard Ye Feng's name.
This was the moment the story would take a significant turn.
In the original plot, Ye Feng had arrived in the city and was to be taken under Song Xuan's wing after learning about her illness and offering treatment. This connection would inevitably lead him to Yan Ruyue.
Though Lin Yuan had already secured his place by saving Song Xuan's life, he wasn't about to let Ye Feng worm his way into the Yan family or into Yan Ruyue's life.
But Lin Yuan wasn't foolish enough to voice his concerns to Song Xuan. Directly stopping her from picking up Ye Feng would be a guaranteed way to raise suspicion.
So, without a word, Lin Yuan simply stood and walked out, Yan Ruyue following quietly behind him.
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