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When He Qinzhou entered the Lin family home, Lin Yang saw the man's imposing appearance, handsome and resolute, tall and strong, coupled with his wealthy background, he was truly a man of great talent, which made Lin Yang feel very good about him.
He quickly stood up and walked briskly toward He Qinzhou, his tone respectful and friendly, "It is truly an honor for the Lin family to have Mr. He grace our humble abode with his presence, haha."
He Qinzhou responded politely to Lin Yang's flattery with a smile, "Patriarch Lin, you are too kind. Since I promised Wan'er that I would visit the Lin family, I will naturally keep my word."
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, He Qinzhou deliberately addressed Lin Wan'er as Wan'er in front of Lin Yang, instead of calling her Miss Lin.
The shrewd old man Lin Yang naturally understood He Qinzhou's meaning from this hint, and his eyes lit up with excitement.
It seems the Lin family's 5 million yuan is really in the works this time!
Lin Yang's gaze shifted from He Qinzhou's face to his daughter, Lin Wan'er, his face beaming with an undisguised smile.
Chapter 32: Gaining Lin Yang's Approval
Lin Wan'er was very unhappy that He Qinzhou called her Wan'er. They had no relation whatsoever! Why did he call her so intimately?
Only Brother Qin Tian should call me that!
However, according to what he had told me privately before, he was coming back today, and the Tianheng Company he started was for this purpose.
However, Qin Tian actually hid a lot from Lin Wan'er. Twenty years ago, his Qin family was mysteriously and tragically wiped out. He was then taken back to the "Heavenly Temple" by Ye Chenxiao, the founder of a mercenary organization called "Heavenly Temple" abroad, who took him as his disciple. Ye Chenxiao taught Qin Tian many martial arts skills and even taught him cultivation.
Normally, if we follow the original plot, Qin Tian hadn't reached the level of cultivating immortality when he returned to the Dragon Kingdom; he was merely a minor Innate Realm cultivator, while Ye Chenxiao was a Martial King Realm expert.
However, due to He Qinzhou's transmigration, many urban novels were combined, which caused changes in the plot and combat power. In addition, the emergence of the Corruption System transformed the entire world. Now, in this world, as long as one starts cultivating, one starts at the Qi Refining stage.
As for ordinary people, compared to Earth before He Qinzhou's transmigration, people's physical condition has generally improved, and they have all learned martial arts to some extent. Therefore, ordinary people have the martial arts cultivation level described in the original work.
However, in this world, people generally don't understand this and only regard martial arts as a necessary exercise that can be used to strengthen the body.
As for this integrated urban world, Qin Tian's current cultivation level is at the third level of the Golden Core stage, while his master Ye Chenxiao's is only higher.
This is why He Qinzhou abandoned the idea of using "One Shot, One Kill" on Lin Wan'er when he checked the system shop yesterday afternoon.
Because his current strength is insufficient to contend with Qin Tian, the young Dragon King, not to mention that he also has the old Dragon King Ye Chenxiao and the Heavenly God Palace behind him.
Before He Qinzhou is truly capable of confronting them, he will absolutely not push Qin Tian too hard, lest a lose-lose situation result in mutual destruction.
The reason Qin Tian chose to return to Yangcheng this time was because he wanted to investigate the culprit behind the Qin family tragedy 20 years ago.
At the same time, in order to enable the Heavenly God Temple to successfully infiltrate Yangcheng and become the most powerful force in Yangcheng and even the entire Dragon Kingdom, Tianheng Company was created!
"He Qinzhou! Don't address me like that. We have no relationship. Why are you calling me so intimately!"
Lin Wan'er's embarrassed and annoyed voice immediately interrupted He Qinzhou's thoughts as he recalled the background story of the male protagonist, Qin Tian.
He Qinzhou looked up at the beauty who was glaring at him angrily, and a wicked smile appeared on his lips.
Before he could even start flirting with the woman, Lin Yang interrupted her angrily, "You scoundrel! President He is a benefactor of our Lin family. Show him some respect!"
“But…but he…” Lin Wan’er heard her father’s angry shouts and tried to continue arguing.
"But what 'but'? I call you Wan'er because we're close and I want to be your friend. Don't I call you Wan'er too? What's the difference?"
“It’s not the same! You’re my dad! He…he is…” Lin Wan’er’s voice trailed off as she thought of the absurd encounter she had with He Qinzhou yesterday afternoon, and she could barely speak until she could no longer continue.
Seeing Lin Wan'er's expression, He Qinzhou couldn't help but reveal a playful look. He then said to Lin Wan'er, "Patriarch Lin is right. I just want to make friends with you, Wan'er. There's nothing special about it."
He paused, then turned to look at Lin Yang and continued, "Patriarch Lin, I'm very sincere this time. I've brought not only a contract worth 5 million, but also a gift for you. I'm sure you'll like it!"
After saying that, He Qinzhou took out a beautifully designed box.
After receiving the gift, Lin Yang was curious and wanted to open it to take a look, but he thought it would be impolite to open a gift given to him in front of others, so he suppressed the thought.
He Qinzhou saw through Lin Yang's thoughts and revealed a confident smile, "Patriarch Lin, you can open it and see if you like it or not."
"Oh, haha, that's not a good idea. Whatever it is, Mr. He, it's a token of your goodwill, and I'll like it."
When Lin Yang learned that He Qinzhou had seen through his behavior, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. However, when he learned that He Qinzhou was not angry, he laughed heartily.
"It's alright. A gift is only a gift that others like."
He Qinzhou felt contempt for Lin Yang's hypocritical words. What did he mean by saying that he would like my sincere feelings?
If the gifts I gave you were cheap stuff, junk that you could buy anywhere, would you still say such a thing?
However, her face still wore that harmless, gentle smile.
Since He Qinzhou had spoken, Lin Yang didn't stand on ceremony and opened the exquisite box.
He was quite curious about what gift He Qinzhou could give him. Given his status as the president of Minghao Group, the gift he gave shouldn't be too bad, right?
As if to verify his conjecture, when Lin Yang opened the box, a pure gold Buddha statue came into his view.
The Buddha statue shone with golden light, which shocked all the Lin family members and guests present. Even Lin Wan'er was so surprised that she opened her mouth wide.
"This...this...Mr. He has gone to such lengths, our Lin family is truly unworthy of such generosity."
Although he said that, his expression was completely opposite to his words.
His eyes gleamed, his gaze fixed on the pure gold Buddha statue worth 500 million, his hands gripping the statue tightly, as if afraid that He Qinzhou would change his mind and take it back.
"It's alright. I just want to be friends with Wan'er. This is Minghao Group's way of showing our sincerity to the Lin family."
Looking at Lin Wan'er with possessive eyes, He Qinzhou's face was full of amusement. As if he had thought of something, he continued, "Oh, right, Patriarch Lin, the contract for the 5 million yuan is here. Take a look at it, and if there are no problems, just sign your name. Our Minghao Group will transfer the money to the Lin Group's account within half a month."
Upon hearing that the Lin Group's financial problems could finally be resolved, Lin Yang was so excited that his body trembled uncontrollably.
He quickly took the contract, glanced at it, and was extremely satisfied with the terms inside.
The contract clearly states that Minghao Group will invest 5 million yuan to help Lin's Group with its cash flow. Lin's Group is required to repay the debt within 5 years. If the debt can be repaid within 2 years, no additional interest will be required. If the debt is repaid after 2 years, interest will be charged at a rate of 1% on the excess amount.
This was like a windfall for the Lin Group. Not to mention that the interest rate wasn't too high and was well within Lin Yang's acceptable range.
Moreover, two years is plenty of time for the Lin family. They are only temporarily short of funds. With this 500 million, the Lin family can immediately overcome this difficulty and repay their debts, and it may even only take one year.
To them, He Qinzhou was clearly offering unconditional assistance to the Lin Group!
Therefore, when Lin Yang, who had been in the business world for many years, heard He Qinzhou say that he wanted to be friends with his daughter, he understood He Qinzhou's unspoken meaning. So he smiled broadly and looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at a son-in-law.
Just as Lin Yang was about to sign his name on the contract, the sound of a car stopping came from outside the Lin family's house.
Chapter 33: First Meeting with Qin Tian
The sound of a car stopping came from outside the Lin family's gate. A man with an ordinary appearance but a masculine air got out of the car and walked straight into the Lin family's gate.
He wasn't wearing any expensive clothes; they were all cheap street vendor items that you could find several for 20 yuan each. His jeans, in particular, had a hole in the knee!
This outfit completely stunned the butler standing at the Lin family's gate, who was greeting guests, and he even forgot to stop him.
It wasn't until Qin Tian strode confidently into the Lin family's main hall with an air of indifference that the butler snapped out of his daze and hurriedly chased after him.
"Sir, those who are improperly dressed are not allowed to enter!"
The butler caught up with Qin Tian, stopped him, and said to him, panting heavily.
Upon hearing this, Qin Tian frowned, looking impatient.
As the young dragon king of the Heavenly God Palace, he was someone who could do whatever he wanted abroad. Now that he had returned to the Dragon Kingdom, even a lowly steward dared to stop him from entering the Lin family.
However, considering that this is still the Dragon Kingdom and he has only just returned, he should keep a low profile.
He suppressed his anger and calmly asked, "So, what do you consider to be properly dressed?"
The butler's gaze swept over Qin Tian from top to bottom, and he sneered, revealing a hint of sarcasm, "At least you should wear a tie."
"What's with that expression? Are you looking down on me?" Qin Tian took in the butler's disdainful look and immediately felt a surge of anger rising within him.
Just as Qin Tian was about to make a move and teach this ignorant old man a lesson, a voice that was both stern and authoritative rang out in the front yard.
"Stop! Where did you come from, you wild brat?"
The voice came from Lin Yang. As the head of the family, he came out of the main hall when he heard the noise coming from the front yard.
Just then, he saw Qin Tian trying to hit his butler, so he quickly scolded him.
Lin Yang's voice also drew the attention of everyone in the hall, so they came to the front yard out of curiosity.
This naturally includes Lin Wan'er and He Qinzhou.
When everyone arrived at the front yard, the first thing they saw was Lin Yang scolding a strange young man.
"Uncle Lin, it's me, Qin Tian. Do you remember me?" Upon seeing Lin Yang scolding him, Qin Tian immediately recognized him and greeted him.
"I don't care who you are. Today is the day my Lin family is hosting a banquet for our guests. You've come here to cause trouble for no reason, which is disrespectful to my Lin family. Guards, throw him out."
Just as the Lin family bodyguards were about to step forward and throw Qin Tian out of the Lin family compound, everyone heard Lin Wan'er let out a melodious voice filled with surprise.
"Brother Qin Tian? You must be Brother Qin Tian! He's contacted me occasionally in private to say he'd be back today."
Lin Wan'er's voice reached everyone's ears, immediately arousing a hint of doubt.
Qin Tian? Who is Qin Tian?
When He Qinzhou learned that the young man in front of him was the male protagonist Qin Tian, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.
So this guy is Qin Tian. But you're supposed to be the Young Dragon King of the Heavenly God Palace, what's the point of dressing like this in such a shabby way?
Just as Qin Tian was happy that Lin Wan'er recognized him, he suddenly saw He Qinzhou standing next to her, and a strange sense of disgust welled up in his heart.
He frowned, pointed at He Qinzhou, and said to Lin Wan'er in a deep voice, "Wanwan, who is he?"
Lin Wan'er was stunned, then panicked and quickly said, "Brother Qin Tian, he..."
Before she could finish speaking, He Qinzhou reached out his right hand and put it around Lin Wan'er's slender waist, revealing a wicked smile. "Wan'er, is this the childhood friend Qin Tian that you've been telling me about? How come you're doing so poorly? Even your pants have holes in them."
Then she turned to Qin Tian and gave him a mocking smile. "Why don't you apply for a security guard position at my Minghao Group? Although my company doesn't need any more security guards, I can offer you a decent salary for Wan'er's sake, enough to support yourself."
Upon hearing He Qinzhou's sarcastic words, Qin Tian was instantly enraged. When had he, the young dragon king of the Heavenly God Palace, ever been treated with such humiliation?
"Kid, you're asking for it! These pants are designed with a hole in them, not because I can't afford clothes. Do you know who I am? How dare you ask me to be your security guard?"
Feeling He Qinzhou's large hand groping her waist, Lin Wan'er twisted her waist repeatedly, trying to shake off the hand.
Seeing that the woman was so uncooperative, and wanting to provoke Qin Tian, He Qinzhou directly moved his hand down to Lin Wan'er's buttocks in front of him and gave them a hard pinch.
Being harassed in broad daylight, especially in front of the person she likes, and having another man touch her buttocks filled Lin Wan'er with shame and anger. The overwhelming sense of shame instantly flushed her pretty face, and she looked at the man who had repeatedly provoked her with anger and resentment.
Seeing his goddess being taken advantage of by a man he had never seen before, Qin Tian's eyes were bloodshot. He gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "You brat, take your hands off Wanwan! Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
Lin Wan'er contributed 5 Corruption Points, Corruption Value +5, Current Corruption Level: Level 2, 20/40
[Enraging the protagonist Qin Tian, converting 100 of his luck points into 100 corruption points. Qin Tian's current luck points are: 9900]
Just as He Qinzhou was still immersed in the newly received system message, Lin Yang suddenly exclaimed in surprise again, "Wan'er's childhood friend Qin Tian? You're the Qin family kid from 20 years ago?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present, especially the older ones, turned pale.
A young member of the Lin family, observing the changes in everyone's expressions, asked in confusion, "The Qin family? There doesn't seem to be a family called the Qin family in Yangcheng, does there?"
Lin Yang frowned and slowly said, "Twenty years ago, the Qin family was the number one family in Yangcheng. However, for some unknown reason, one day, everyone in the Qin family was massacred, except for the Qin family patriarch's two children who went missing."
He paused, looked up at Qin Tian, and continued, "It seems you were rescued by a kind person. But Qin family boy, what brings you back?"
Qin Tian was somewhat annoyed that Lin Yang had revealed his background. How could he possibly investigate the bizarre case of the Qin family 20 years ago if this was the case?
However, he did not expect that even though Lin Wan'er was his goddess at first, he did not blame her at all after she revealed his identity.
Perhaps this is what it means to be a simp—simping to the end and ending up with nothing!
Seeing that he could no longer hide the purpose of his return, Qin Tian had no choice but to confess, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd, "I've come back to investigate the secrets of my family from 20 years ago! I will make the culprits pay the price!"
After saying that, he stood there proudly, exuding murderous intent and confidence!
Chapter 34: The First Clash with Qin Tian
"I don't care why you came back. Today you caused a scene at my Lin family. Considering that the Qin family and my Lin family were old friends, and that you and Wan'er grew up together, I will let it go. Now you can leave."
Lin Yang paid no attention to Qin Tian's words. Seeing his current shabby appearance, he wanted to order him to leave.
"Why should I leave? It's just a banquet, why can't I attend?"
Upon hearing this, He Qinzhou sneered before Lin Yang could refute Qin Tian, revealing a disdainful expression, "Attending a banquet requires at least proper attire, right? Look at you, do you even look human?"
He Qinzhou's words immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter, not only because his words were indeed funny, but also because he was the president of Minghao Group, and everyone wanted to curry favor with him and build a good relationship with him, so naturally no one would refute his words.
"Is this the kind of person Miss Lin's childhood friend?"
"You dare to say you're attending a banquet dressed like that? Aren't you ashamed?"
"..."
Hearing He Qinzhou's words, Lin Wan'er felt ashamed for Qin Tian. His clothes were really too shabby, which made her feel embarrassed and regretful about her behavior of calling him Brother Qin Tian. It was really too embarrassing.
Lin Wan'er remained silent as she listened to the people around her mocking Qin Tian, unsure of how to speak up for him.
"You! Do you really want to die? And I told you to get your stinky hands off Wanwan! Don't you understand?"