Chapter 667: How daring is she?

Lin Yuan was completely speechless, standing rooted to the spot.

Lin Yuan…… stared blankly at the Chairman of Chi Dao Group, You Kaixuan.

His eyes…… were full of helplessness and absurdity, as if he had heard something utterly ridiculous.

After a moment, Lin Yuan slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of helpless teasing:

"Chairman You, children don't know better; it's fine if they joke around, but as the Chairman of Chi Dao Group, how can you also join in this kind of joke?"

In Lin Yuan's view, the conditions You Kaixuan threw out were too outrageous.

So-called "best son-in-law" was merely another form of transaction.

Upon hearing this, You Kaixuan's face showed no smile whatsoever, still maintaining his steady, imposing demeanor.

You Kaixuan slowly stepped forward, walking step by step to stand before Lin Yuan.

You Kaixuan gazed at him with deep eyes, his tone firm and serious:

"I'm not joking, Lin Yuan."

You Kaixuan paused, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation and conviction, then continued:

"I have observed you for a long time; you are extraordinary in skill, brave and resourceful, calm and decisive in crises, and most importantly, you treat You Nianchu with sincere affection, willing to risk your life to protect her. Such a you is my top choice for a son-in-law, and the only one I can entrust You Nianchu's life to."

"So, I am willing to entrust my daughter, You Nianchu, to you with peace of mind."

You Kaixuan's tone grew increasingly solemn.

"With you, she can be better protected, keeping away from hidden dangers; only you have the ability to lead Chi Dao Group out of its current predicament and onto the right path."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan instinctively took a step back.

Lin Yuan widened the gap between himself and You Kaixuan.

Lin Yuan directly shook his head, his tone without a hint of hesitation, and refused:

"Sorry, Chairman You, I cannot agree to your request. I will not join Chi Dao Group, nor will I become your son-in-law… and, I also do not like your daughter."

Having said that, he no longer looked at You Kaixuan and his daughter.

Lin Yuan turned around, quickly walked to his car, opened the door, and without hesitation got in.

The Tesla's engine started, and the car slowly drove away from the villa's gate……

Soon, the Tesla sedan…… vanished into the night's darkness, leaving only a faint silhouette.

Watching Lin Yuan's resolute departing back, You Zilong jumped up in anger:

"Dad, this Lin Yuan is utterly ungrateful! Even fifty billion shares don't move him—does he have a brain problem?"

But You Kaixuan showed no anger at all; instead, the corner of his mouth slowly curled up with a meaningful arc.

You Kaixuan's eyes were full of appreciation as he softly said, "An interesting young man, with integrity, not greedy for wealth—the more so, the more worth our effort to win over."

You Kaixuan slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on You Nianchu, who remained beside him in bewilderment……

You Kaixuan's tone carried a hint of prompting as he softly said, "You, you need to seize the opportunity."

You Nianchu was completely stunned?

The shyness and surprise on You Nianchu's face…… were instantly replaced by bewilderment?

She blinked her eyes, her voice full of doubt:

"Ah? Dad, seize what?"

You Nianchu had not yet recovered from Lin Yuan's refusal…… and her father's proposal……

She momentarily…… did not understand her father's meaning.

You Kaixuan looked at his daughter's clueless appearance and shook his head helplessly.

You Kaixuan bluntly said, "You haven't been trying to pursue him all along? Seize the time, be more proactive, don't let him slip away from your side."

You Nianchu hadn't yet had a chance to react……

Then she heard You Kaixuan's tone instantly turn icy and ruthless, carrying an undeniable resolve:

"If you don't seize the chance and can't keep him, then I will have to kill him."

"Why???" You Nianchu panicked completely, her face instantly turning pale.

Her eyes filled with incredulous fright, she hurriedly asked, "Dad, Lin Laoshi hasn't done anything wrong—why do you want to kill him?"

You Kaixuan's eyes were deep and icy, his whole body exuding the lethal aura of a superior.

You Kaixuan's tone was calm…… yet carried a bone-chilling coldness:

"Such a person, brave and resourceful, with extraordinary skill, neither greedy for wealth nor clinging to power—once he grows, his strength becomes immeasurable. If he cannot be used by our You family, cannot become a protector of Nianchu and a booster for the group, then he can only become a corpse."

You Kaixuan paused, his tone growing even heavier:

"We cannot let him grow freely unchecked; otherwise, in the future he will surely become the greatest hidden danger to our You family and to Chi Dao Group, with consequences unimaginable and extremely serious."

Having said that, You Kaixuan no longer looked at the pale, panic-stricken You Nianchu.

He also paid no attention to the stunned You Zilong standing nearby.

You Kaixuan, hands clasped behind his back, turned and slowly walked into the villa……

The heavy door behind him slowly shut…… cutting off everything outside……

Only You Nianchu and You Zilong remained standing in place, their expressions varied.

You Nianchu stood in place, her whole body icy cold.

Her father's words…… were like a sharp dagger, viciously piercing her heart.

On one side was Lin Yuan, whom she liked dearly and wanted to rush toward desperately.

On the other side…… was her father's icy threat.

This plunged You Nianchu into deep struggle and urgency.

No.

You Nianchu made a silent resolution.

I must seize the time; I must let Lin Yuan accept himself.

Lin Yuan must not come to any harm.

……

After a sleepless night, the next day was Monday.

As dawn just broke, Lin Yuan tidied up, changed into a clean set of work clothes, and drove to the Su Group for work.

After a night's rest, the wound on his abdomen had improved somewhat, but he still could not engage in strenuous exercise.

In Lin Yuan's mind…… occasionally the image of the You family father and daughter would flash.

But Lin Yuan merely gave a faint shake of his head.

He pressed those chaotic thoughts to the back of his mind and focused wholeheartedly on his work.

At the company, Lin Yuan devoted himself to handling the tasks at hand, evaluating various risk-control items, busy to the point of being unable to cope.

Over the course of the day, he hardly had time to take a sip of water.

……

In the evening, the sun set westward.

The afterglow fell on the city's streets as Lin Yuan concluded a day's busyness.

He dragged his weary body out of the Su Group.

Su Mo Nong invited Lin Yuan to have dinner together in the evening.

But Lin Yuan refused.

Because these days, Lin Yuan still had to go home in the evening to tutor You Nianchu.

Lin Yuan drove back to the foot of the Shidai Gongyu Lou.

He had just parked when he saw a familiar Audi RS7 sports car already parked downstairs.

You Nianchu was sitting in the driver's seat, quietly waiting for him.

Upon seeing Lin Yuan's car, You Nianchu immediately smiled, opened the car door, and got out.

"Lin Laoshi, you're off work." You Nianchu's voice was soft and sweet, her face bearing a sweet smile.

She bounced over to him.

The wound on her calf had improved considerably; although walking still caused slight inconvenience, she remained upright, her eyes full of anticipation for Lin Yuan.

This was all thanks to Lin Yuan's Chinese medicine efficacy.

Lin Yuan looked at her, a fleeting hint of helplessness flickering in the depths of his eyes.

Lin Yuan did not refuse, merely nodding: "Well, let's go up for tutoring."

Tutoring…… continued as scheduled.

But after the various ups and downs of the past few days, the atmosphere between them had quietly changed.

Between them, a unique tacit understanding had grown, while the previous embarrassment and tug-of-war had diminished.

You Nianchu became increasingly proactive.

And Lin Yuan would also cook dinner at home every evening for You Nianchu to eat.

The two of them seemed to have become a couple growing ever more familiar.

……

In the days that followed.

You Nianchu would come to Lin Yuan's home early every day.

Without Lin Yuan's instructions, she would proactively tidy the study, arranging the scattered books and silver needles neatly.

She also carefully prepared warm tea and skillfully managed everything in the house.

Every move of You Nianchu resembled that of the mistress of the household.

Lin Yuan took note of it in his eyes and kept it in his heart.

Although he still said, "You don't need to do these."

But Lin Yuan also did not deliberately stop her.

He would occasionally…… hand her a rag while she was tidying, or remind her to watch her step.

During these days, their contact……

The coldness in Lin Yuan's eyes…… gradually faded, and he gained a barely perceptible tenderness toward You Nianchu.

……

Thus, Lin Yuan consecutively tutored You Nianchu for a week.

During that week, Lin Yuan imparted all he knew……

He went from basic Chinese medicine theory…… to silver needle practical techniques.

Lin Yuan patiently explained each knowledge point.

And You Nianchu also studied especially diligently

She no longer behaved mischievously and playfully as before.

When You Nianchu encountered a problem she didn't understand, she would obediently ask for clarification and take careful notes.

During this time, she made rapid progress and gained a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine.

She could even skillfully apply simple silver needle techniques to handle minor discomforts.

At the same time, You Nianchu did not cease her pursuit of Lin Yuan.

She continually probed him under the pretense of tutoring.

Sometimes, You Nianchu would deliberately draw close while he was lecturing, so he could catch a whiff of her body scent;

Sometimes, she would take the initiative to step forward and help while he was teaching, her fingertips inadvertently touching his skin;

Sometimes, she would even smile and say some ambiguous words to Lin Yuan, observing his reaction...

Every initiative You Nianchu took was filled with cautious anticipation...

She hoped to move this man who was tough-talking but soft-hearted.

However, what disappointed You Nianchu was.

Lin Yuan's every response was also very cold...

The days flew by quickly^

In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend again.

As usual, Lin Yuan tidied up, changed into a fresh casual outfit, and drove to Zhijiang University,.

On weekends, he would come to the university to teach part-time again.

And You Nianchu, as his student, would also always appear in class on weekends, never missing.

In the morning, Lin Yuan walked into the familiar classroom.

He habitually glanced at the seats.

Hmm?

Today, there was no sign of Chu Yuwei.

These past few days, Chu Yuwei hasn't come to class at all, and the previous entanglements are gone.

Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the Fudan University campus belle has completely realized reality...

Chu Yuwei knew she could not contend with the step-by-step pressing You Nianchu, so she simply put away her thoughts, returned to Fudan University, and never appeared before the two again.

Lin Yuan didn't have much reaction to this, merely withdrawing his gaze lightly.

Lin Yuan walked onto the podium, preparing to start the lesson.

Not long after, You Nianchu came in with her backpack, smiling brightly.

She went straight to the empty seat beside the podium and sat down, her gaze fixed on Lin Yuan, the love in her eyes undisguised, even more intense than before.

In this class, You Nianchu listened especially attentively.

She occasionally raised her hand to ask questions, her eyes full of admiration and affection.

Even her gaze toward Lin Yuan carried an inseparable tenderness.

And Lin Yuan remained the picture of someone earnestly teaching.

Only, when Lin Yuan occasionally met her eyes, a fleeting hint of helplessness flickered in his depths, though he did not avoid her overly.

When the class-ending bell rang, Lin Yuan stopped his teaching motion and breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yuan picked up the water cup on the desk, took a sip, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

After teaching continuously for an hour, some fatigue was inevitable.

However, before Lin Yuan could set down the water cup...

A graceful figure quickly stepped forward—it was You Nianchu.

You Nianchu held a tissue and a bottle of warm water, her face bearing a sweet smile.

She paid no heed to the gazes of the surrounding students, walking straight to Lin Yuan's front.

You Nianchu reached out... intending to wipe the sweat from Lin Yuan's forehead.

You Nianchu said gently: "Lin Laoshi, you've worked hard; quickly wipe your sweat, drink some water, and rest a bit."

Her motion was natural and intimate, the love in her eyes impossible to hide... %

This immediately drew the other students in the classroom to look over... l

The students' whispers rose and fell.

"Good heavens, You Nianchu is too proactive—actually going straight to wipe Lin Laoshi's sweat??"

"They definitely have something going on; I already felt something was off...... %"

"Lin Laoshi doesn't refuse either; it seems he's tacitly accepting......???"

The discussion grew louder, spreading throughout the whole classroom.

Lin Yuan heard the surrounding chatter and saw You Nianchu's outstretched hand, instantly rendering him speechless.

A flash of embarrassment crossed Lin Yuan's face, and he instinctively stepped back.

He avoided her touch, his tone carrying a hint of urgency:

"No need, no need, I can do it myself; hurry back to your seat."

He really didn't want, in front of the students, to be treated so intimately by You Nianchu, lest it invite more unnecessary gossip.

But You Nianchu paid no heed to his avoidance, nor to the surrounding chatter, a flash of cunning flickering in her eyes.

You Nianchu's steps did not stop, she again approached Lin Yuan,

You Nianchu step by step... pushed Lin Yuan to the corner of the podium, leaving him no retreat.

Lin Yuan frowned, still wanting to retreat again, but found that behind him was a wall, with nowhere to hide.

Before Lin Yuan could speak to dissuade her, You Nianchu took a deep breath, gathered her courage...

She, in front of all the classmates, slightly rose on her tiptoes, lightly placed her hands on Lin Yuan's shoulders...

Then, You Nianchu lifted her head, and without hesitation imprinted her gorgeous red lips onto Lin Yuan's lips.

At that moment, the soft, sweet sensation instantly spread...

You Nianchu's kiss... carried a hint of inexperience and clumsiness, yet was full of sincere and intense affection...

You Nianchu touched carefully, daring not to make any extra movement.

And Lin Yuan, his whole body went completely stiff, his mind instantly blank...

Lin Yuan's eyes stared wide round, his face full of incredulous astonishment, he even forgot to breathe, the thin sweat on his forehead seeming to have frozen.