Chapter 187: The Oxygen Girl's Little Thoughts

You Kaixuan finally got a little angry, glared at his daughter, slammed the table and said, "Nonsense."

Obviously, the daughter's suggestion made You Kaixuan very angry.

"That You Director, Miss You was just joking, don't take it to heart. I'm just a loser, how could I possibly be worthy of Miss You." Lin Yuan also hurriedly urged.

You Kaixuan sighed, feeling even more disappointed in his daughter.

"Hey, Xiao Lin, actually I have a suggestion for you to consider." You Kaixuan suddenly said.

"You Director, what suggestion?" Lin Yuan asked suspiciously.

"Xiao Lin, how about you join my Chi Dao Group? As long as you join Chi Dao, I, You Kaixuan, will make an exception and take you as my adopted son. From then on, you and my son You Zilong will manage the entire Chi Dao Group together." You Kaixuan suddenly said.

Swish! Hearing this, at the dining table, You Zilong and his sister You Nianchu were both startled, looking at their father in surprise.

Even the beautiful young woman Fang Ya beside them looked shocked, gazing at her husband.

Lin Yuan was dumbfounded, shaking his head repeatedly, "You Director, this… this isn't appropriate, I'm just a grassroots nobody, how could I accept such a great favor… I don't deserve it."

Come on, Lin Yuan knew about the Chi Dao Group. Zhao Yuyan had even specially introduced it to him.

The Chi Dao Group is a newly risen conglomerate; You Kaixuan moved here from elsewhere, and in just over a decade he made Chi Dao Group the top trend in Hangcheng's business world—and there's a reason for that!

According to rumors in the martial world, You Kaixuan runs a special business behind the scenes, which is why he can reap huge profits in a short time!

Who would dare to do such a business?

Lin Yuan refused on the spot.

"Brother Xiao Lin, do you think my terms aren't enough? Rest assured, as long as you become my adopted son, I'll give you sufficient authority! In the Chi Dao Group, you'll have the same management rights as You Zilong! You can command half of the group's personnel! Moreover, I'll offer you an annual salary of 8 million! What do you think?" You Kaixuan solemnly promised.

Lin Yuan was truly shocked now!

Such power and money are impossible to refuse!

An annual salary of 8 million!

And with a gesture, you could mobilize half of the Chi Dao Group's forces.

This temptation is truly too great!

But Lin Yuan took a deep breath, kept shaking his head, and said, "Sorry, Director Chang, I've already joined the Goddess Bar; my boss is the Goddess, I can't betray her."

You Kaixuan's old eyes narrowed slightly, "Goddess Phoenix? Hah… can she give you such a high salary? You're just a lowly employee at her little bar; she can't give you any power or prestige. What future do you have following her?"

Lin Yuan shook his head, "You Director, I'm just a small person, I have no ambitions, I work just to earn a living, I really don't want to do big things; I just want to live a stable, modest life."

You Kaixuan said solemnly, "Xiao Lin, do you feel my compensation isn't enough? Then I'll add another 5% stake in the Chi Dao Group! As long as you're willing to join, I'll give you 5% of the group's shares, unlockable after three years for dividends. How about that?" You Kaixuan threw out a branch again.

At that moment, You Zilong and his sister You Nianchu were both incredulous.

They never expected their father would go so far as to offer so many benefits just to recruit one person.

But Lin Yuan still wore a complex expression, shook his head, and said, "Sorry, You Director, I really just want to be an ordinary person. I don't want to betray the Goddess Bar."

You Kaixuan's eyes deepened, he slowly said, "Give me a reason? Just wanting to be an ordinary person? I don't believe that reason."

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, finally speaking solemnly, "You Director, forgive my frankness, I've looked into your Chi Dao Group's businesses. I don't want to engage in illegal activities."

At that moment, the atmosphere at the dining table instantly turned oppressive.

You Nianchu, however, raised her head in surprise and looked at Lin Yuan.

She was actually somewhat surprised, never expecting Lin Yuan… to not want to engage in illegal activities?

Somewhat interesting.

You Kaixuan stared at Lin Yuan for a long time, his gaze shifting from initially fierce to gradually icy.

Finally, You Kaixuan burst into a hearty laugh, "Hahaha, somewhat interesting, Xiao Lin, you're in the business world yet want to stay clean? He who walks by the river often gets his shoes wet."

Lin Yuan shook his head, "Even walking by the river, one can do honest business—the Goddess Bar runs an honest business."

You Kaixuan smiled even more amusedly, "That's why the Goddess Bar can only pay you this little wage, while I can offer you an 8‑million‑a‑year salary—that's the difference."

Lin Yuan kept shaking his head, "Sorry, You Director, I really don't want to get involved in these matters."

You Kaixuan sighed, "Well, since you've made up your mind, I won't force you. But… I hope you won't regret it. If we can't be friends, then we'll probably… only be enemies."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed; the silver needle hidden in his sleeve was also ready at any moment.

If tonight is a Hongmen banquet, Lin Yuan would spare no effort to fight his way out.

"Xiao Lin, don't be nervous. Haha, rest assured, I, You Kaixuan, am not the Changsheng Group; we don't pull that Hongmen banquet stunt. Even if we can't reach a cooperation, I won't deal with you tonight. You can eat and drink at ease, eat well, drink well." You Kaixuan laughed heartily.

It seemed that Lin Yuan's refusal to join didn't bother him much.

This meal left Lin Yuan feeling anxious and uneasy.

After finishing the meal, Lin Yuan hurriedly prepared to leave.

He feared that staying in the villa would lead to endless worries.

You Kaixuan had his son see him off.

Lin Yuan politely declined, "It's fine, You Director; I have my own bicycle, I'll just ride home."

Saying that, Lin Yuan left the villa.

But just as Lin Yuan was about to ride home, it started raining outside.

Now it's scorching hot; the summer heat in Jiangnan brings a relentless rainy season.

Tonight is just a thunderstorm.

Lin Yuan had no choice; with such heavy rain and no raincoat, he could only bike home in the downpour.

……

Inside the villa, the daughter You Nianchu suddenly stood up and said, "Dad, I'll see him home; it's raining outside."

Huh?

Seeing his daughter actually volunteer to see Lin Yuan home, You Kaixuan froze, somewhat surprised.

He knows his daughter's temperament.

His daughter is unresponsive to any man—she's impervious to persuasion.

Her daughter is already 18, in her first year of college. Yet she has remained single, never having a boyfriend.

It's only because she dislikes men intensely and rejects any man's pursuit.

She has so many suitors you couldn't count them on two hands, but without exception, she has driven them all away.

Otherwise, given You Nianchu's pure, fresh-faced Korean-style look, how could she possibly not have a boyfriend?

But tonight, this daughter who has no interest in men actually took the initiative to offer to take Lin Yuan home?

This truly surprised You Qixuan.

"Sure, go take him home then—who knows, he might still have a chance to cooperate with our family." Father You Qixuan nodded and said.

You Nianchu grabbed the car keys, put on those expensive McQueen sporty white sneakers, and headed out.

Inside the villa, You Qixuan and his son You Zilong exchanged a glance.

"What's going on?" You Qixuan asked his son.

You Zilong looked skeptical, "What? What's going on?"

"I'm asking you about Nianchu—what's her situation? How did she come up with the idea to actively send that kid home?" You Qixuan asked.

"Huh? … I don't know either." You Zilong shook his head, also looking puzzled.

"Oh right, Nianchu just told me she was biking home when her bike broke down, and then Lin Yuan helped her fix it…" You Zilong suddenly thought of something and said, "Dad, could it be… that Lin Yuan, by fixing Nianchu's bike, ended up developing feelings with her??"

You Qixuan glared hard at his son, "Don't you understand your sister's personality? That Lin Yuan isn't good enough for your sister, and she would never fall for him. That girl's mind is as crafty as a ghost."

You Qixuan took a deep breath, "That girl, what exactly is she planning?"

You Qixuan's mind was unsettled, pondering.

"Oh honey, Nianchu just wants to give someone a ride, and you're overthinking all this… Maybe she just wants to thank Xiao Lin for fixing her bike." Wife Fang Ya stepped forward, massaging You Qixuan, and spoke softly.

"Forget it, let her do as she pleases." You Qixuan shook his head, also too lazy to think further.

……

Meanwhile, outside the villa, the heavy rain continued, and in the dark night sky, thunder rumbled from time to time.

Tonight, it is a thunderstorm.

The rain is pouring heavily, the rain curtain stretches on, a downpour.

Lin Yuan was about to push his bicycle out of the rain curtain.

Suddenly a graceful figure appeared behind him, calling, "Wait."

Lin Yuan turned his head doubtfully to look—

He saw You Nianchu rushing out from the villa.

"Miss You, is there something else?" Lin Yuan asked suspiciously.

This ultra-wealthy heiress had never given Lin Yuan a pleasant expression since mealtime.

"The rain is heavy; I'll drive you." You Nianchu stepped forward and said.

"Uh, no thanks, Miss You—I can just bike back myself, no need to trouble you." Lin Yuan blinked, then shook his head.

But You Nianchu had already walked to the carport and pressed the car key.

A pink Audi sports car flashed its lights.

Lin Yuan was taken aback—

This car is Audi's top-tier sports coupe, the Audi RS7.

This car costs over three million.

It is a top-performance beast.

This ultra-wealthy heiress drives such a performance beast?

This really surprised Lin Yuan a bit.

He noticed that ultra-wealthy heiresses seem to like driving performance cars.

You Nianchu slipped into the Audi RS7, slammed the throttle, and the car roared to a stop in front of Lin Yuan.

"Get in." You Nianchu lowered the window and gestured to Lin Yuan.

Seeing the car stopped right in front of him, and with the heavy rain outside, biking back would indeed be inconvenient for Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan could only nod.

"Um… then I'll trouble you, Miss You—could you please open the trunk? I'll put my bicycle in it." Lin Yuan said.

You Nianchu opened the trunk.

Lin Yuan folded his bicycle and placed it inside the Audi RS7's trunk.

Lin Yuan sat in the passenger seat.

"Vroom—!" The Audi RS7 shot forward, instantly plunging into the rain curtain.

Lin Yuan sat in the passenger seat, feeling a strong push-back force.

This little girl, although she looks fresh and pure, drives extremely aggressively.

The Audi RS7 weaved through the rain curtain.

"Thank you for the trouble, Miss You." Lin Yuan politely thanked.

You Nianchu, driving, suddenly said, "No trouble—I have something to discuss with you."