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{Chapter: 186 Worship!}
Qiao Jianye had come to the banquet tonight with a firm purpose—to confront and teach a lesson to the young master of the Lin family, the one who, according to his daughter, had been bullying her.
However, after what he had witnessed and heard tonight, Qiao Jianye wasn't so sure anymore.
He had overheard whispers in the crowd: someone had mentioned that Lin Yuan had helped the Lin family earn an astonishing thirty billion yuan in a single day.
Moreover, as he casually passed by, he caught fragments of conversation between Song Xuan and Mei Yuxian, both highly respected figures.
From their tone, he realized that Lin Yuan not only had an outstanding financial mind but was also skilled in medicine—an unexpected and rare combination.
It was clear from the way Song Xuan and Mei Yuxian spoke that they held Lin Yuan in exceptionally high regard.
In their eyes, he wasn't just a promising youth—he was a brilliant and irreplaceable talent.
Qiao Jianye rubbed his shiny bald head awkwardly as he glanced over at his precious daughter.
He muttered inwardly to himself:
'No, my daughter has never been bullied, not once in her life.'
'Since she was little, no one ever dared to touch her, let alone mistreat her.'
'I'll... I'll talk to Lin Yuan later. Calmly. I'll just politely ask him not to tease or bully my daughter again.'
The fierce intentions he had arrived with gradually faded into a murky uncertainty.
Not long after, Lin Yuan finally walked over to join the gathering of elders.
His expression remained calm and composed, neither arrogant nor submissive.
Meng Yuelan took the initiative to explain the situation, letting her son know that it was Mei Yuxian who personally suggested that he come join them.
Lin Yuan turned slightly, offering Mei Yuxian a warm, respectful smile.
He then casually greeted everyone present, addressing them with appropriate titles such as "Uncle" and "Auntie," in a tone that was polite yet natural.
His attitude was just right—neither humble to the point of flattery, nor proud to the point of arrogance.
Because of this, none of the elders dared to act superior toward him.
Instead, most simply nodded back with mild smiles, accepting his greeting with a rare sense of equality.
Only Wang Sheng, seated sourly at one end of the table, deliberately ignored Lin Yuan's presence.
However, Lin Yuan didn't even spare him a glance.
He wasn't bothered by such petty behavior in the slightest.
Soon after, the serious discussions resumed.
Mei Yuxian and the other key figures began diving back into negotiations: talks about major corporate interests, strategic partnerships between families, and delicate matters of conflict resolution.
Initially, everyone assumed that Lin Yuan, much like Yan Ruyue, had been invited just to quietly listen and observe.
After all, even if one excelled at trading stocks or earning fast profits, managing sprawling family enterprises was an entirely different beast.
Business at this level was complicated—webs of influence, hidden deals, unspoken alliances.
Without years of accumulated experience, very few could even grasp the full picture, let alone contribute meaningfully.
Yet, to their collective surprise, Lin Yuan did not merely sit and listen.
He actively joined the conversation.
And what shocked them even more was that Lin Yuan's insights were sharp—sometimes even sharper and more thorough than some of the veteran businessmen at the table.
Naturally, it wasn't that Lin Yuan's experience genuinely surpassed these seasoned tycoons, many of whom had decades of real-world battles under their belts.
Lin Yuan's real advantage came from a secret no one could imagine: he possessed an understanding of the original plot, the world and its timeline, of key events and characters, knowledge that made his words seem eerily prophetic.
Of course, Lin Yuan was cautious.
He would never openly reveal sensitive information that could cause unpredictable ripple effects—the so-called butterfly effect.
Instead, he only shared harmless insights and carefully crafted observations, steering discussions subtly without exposing the true source of his knowledge.
Even with such restraint, many of the family heads and influential directors who had initially viewed Lin Yuan with casual approval were now deeply impressed.
Their thoughts turned inward:
'With a son like Lin Yuan, the Lin family's future is not only secure—it's destined to flourish even more brilliantly.'
Several of them couldn't help but cast envious glances toward Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan.
In their hearts, a new thought began to blossom:
'How can we build a closer relationship with the Lin family?'
Song Xuan, who was already quite familiar with Lin Yuan, chuckled warmly and asked with a hint of curiosity:
"Xiao Yuan, how do you know so much? You seem to have predicted several situations with remarkable accuracy. It's as if you can see the future."
Lin Yuan laughed lightly and replied with a mischievous glint in his eye:
"I once had a master who taught me some fortune-telling techniques. You can call me Fortune Master Lin."
The table fell silent for a brief second—then erupted into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
Everyone was stunned by Lin Yuan's easygoing humor.
He wasn't just intelligent and insightful—he was also personable and witty, able to ease the tension in a room full of powerful figures without losing his composure.
At the edge of the gathering, Yan Ruyue watched quietly.
In her beautiful eyes, a subtle glimmer of admiration shone.
She knew how difficult it was to be accepted by these elders.
Even she, despite being meticulously trained by her mother, Song Xuan, to handle business affairs and attend such crucial meetings, still found it challenging to hold her own.
But Lin Yuan didn't merely blend in with the elders—he captivated them. His presence was so magnetic that it soon became clear: it wasn't just Lin Jianjun and Meng Yuelan who were at the helm of the Lin family. The true leader, the one who commanded the most respect, was none other than their son, Lin Yuan.
There's always someone who excels beyond your own abilities.
When that happens, it can spark a range of emotions: admiration, envy, frustration, or even a sense of defeat. For those around Lin Yuan, the feeling was overwhelmingly one of awe.
And for Yan Ruyue, that feeling was growing stronger by the moment.
She had always admired Lin Yuan, but today, her admiration had evolved into something deeper. Her gaze lingered on him, and her cheeks flushed with a gentle warmth. How could she not be impressed by someone so remarkable, so confident and capable?
But the heat in her cheeks wasn't just because of his accomplishments—no, it was more than that.
Her mind wandered back to a moment she couldn't forget. The first kiss. Stolen away from her in an instant.
If only the marriage had not been postponed... If only things had turned out differently...
Yan Ruyue stared at Lin Yuan, her thoughts drifting into a haze of longing and uncertainty.
Would they ever be able to rekindle what had once seemed like a promising future? Could she and Lin Yuan find their way back to each other?
It suddenly struck her—more than half of her thoughts were consumed by him, by his presence, by the memory of him.
And maybe, just maybe, in the deepest corners of her heart, there was something more—something that she couldn't quite admit, even to herself.
The system prompt sounded in Lin Yuan's mind:
[Ding! Yan Ruyue's favorability +5! Reward: 1000 counterattack points.]
Lin Yuan smiled to himself, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes as he glanced at Yan Ruyue, who quickly looked away, her face still flushed.
But he didn't dwell on it for long.
Someone else at the table seemed eager for his attention.
Tang Guofei, the head of the Tang family and father to Tang Bowen—who had once raced against Lin Yuan—extended his hand toward him, his curiosity piqued.
"Lin Yuan, you say you're a fortune-teller?" Tang Guofei's voice was tinged with both skepticism and genuine interest.
Lin Yuan had already earned a good impression from Tang Guofei after the whole ordeal with the Qingshan gang, which had affected the Tang family's business. That incident had somehow tied back to Lin Yuan, and it was clear that the elder harbored a favorable view of him.
Now, as Lin Yuan jokingly demonstrated his quick wit, Tang Guofei found himself even more intrigued by the young man's charisma and sharp mind.
Lin Yuan grasped his hand and examined it with a confident yet amicable smile. After glancing at Tang Guofei's hand several times, he smiled and remarked:
"Uncle, your real estate business hasn't been doing too well lately, but your technology ventures seem to be picking up. Not a bad direction, I'd say."
Tang Guofei's eyes widened slightly in surprise. "How do you know that?" His voice held genuine astonishment. The details Lin Yuan had mentioned were completely accurate, yet none of them had been made public.
How was it possible for him to know such specific information?
The table fell silent for a moment as everyone exchanged curious glances. It was clear from Tang Guofei's reaction that Lin Yuan's words weren't just an educated guess—they were spot on.
Lin Yuan, however, merely offered a playful smile.
He had no intention of revealing that his insights were based on his knowledge of the original plot and the lives of those around him. To him, such knowledge was nothing more than an advantage—one that he kept carefully concealed.
Soon enough, someone else at the table raised their hand, eager to seek his "fortune."
"You've been making strides in the food industry lately, but…" Lin Yuan began, his voice calm and measured. He paused for dramatic effect.
The man blinked, visibly stunned. "But what?"
Everyone who asked Lin Yuan to predict their fortunes was equally taken aback by the accuracy of his words. Whether it was a business struggle, a recent success, or even small personal details—each prediction felt eerily correct.
Even if Lin Yuan had an understanding of the characters and events surrounding everyone at the table, it still seemed almost impossible that he could remember all the intricate details. And even if he did, how could he possibly write them down in such precise, real-time observations?
There were facts here that no one could have known—details that had not been made public in any form.
How was Lin Yuan able to do this?
Was it possible that he truly possessed a gift for fortune-telling? Could his abilities be more than mere coincidence?
As Mei Yuxian observed Lin Yuan with a mixture of admiration and intrigue, she leaned forward slightly, her soft eyes fixed on him.
"Xiao Yuan," she said, her voice almost coaxing, "why don't you give your sister a reading as well?"
With a smile, Mei Yuxian extended her hand toward Lin Yuan, her delicate fingers painted with a striking shade of bright red nail polish, a hint of elegance in every gesture.
*****
Unlock the Story Before Anyone Else!
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