Chapter 668: The True Power Holder

In the classroom, the originally buzzing whispers vanished instantly without a trace…

The atmosphere instantly fell into dead silence.

All the students widened their eyes, mouths slightly open, staring in shock at the two people on the podium…

The classmates, their eyes full of disbelief, even stopped the movements in their hands…

The whole classroom was so quiet that one could hear each other's heartbeats…

Even the sound of a needle dropping to the floor could be heard clearly.

The dead silence lasted only two seconds before Lin Yuan snapped back to his senses…

The astonishment on Lin Yuan's face… was instantly replaced by panic and embarrassment.

He instinctively stepped back a step, using both hands to shove You Nianchu away.

Lin Yuan lowly shouted: "You Nianchu, what are you doing?!"

You Nianchu was shoved by him, staggering back two steps before steadying her stance.

You Nianchu's face… showed no trace of panic; instead she raised her hand and lightly brushed the corner of her mouth.

In You Nianchu's eyes… a hint of slyness flashed, and the corner of her mouth curled up with a faint smile…

You Nianchu's tone… carried a feigned innocence, soft and sweet, as she softly said: "

"Sorry, Teacher Lin, I just accidentally slipped, lost control of my body, and fell onto you—well, I accidentally kissed you, really sorry~"

Her words were full of loopholes, the slyness in her eyes impossible to hide…

Anyone with eyes could see it was deliberate.

But You Nianchu put on an innocent, clueless act, as if it were truly just an accident.

The surrounding students, seeing this, instantly erupted in an uproar…

The students' whispers rose again, louder and more lively than before…

The students' eyes… were full of gossip and curiosity.

Lin Yuan looked at her feigned innocence, his brows knitting tight with anger.

Lin Yuan's chest rose and fell slightly, his tone growing stricter as he angrily rebuked her: "You Nianchu, please mind your boundaries and the impact!"

Lin Yuan truly didn't want to stay in the classroom another second, nor be surrounded by students gossiping.

He also didn't want to continue entangling with You Nianchu.

Having said that, Lin Yuan no longer looked at the slyness and grievance in You Nianchu's eyes, nor paid attention to the gazes of the surrounding students.

Lin Yuan picked up the lesson plan and water cup from the podium, turned and hurried toward the classroom door…

Lin Yuan's steps were hurried, even a bit flustered…

He just wanted to escape this embarrassing place as quickly as possible.

You Nianchu stood where she was, watching Lin Yuan's hurriedly retreating back, the smile at her lips growing stronger…

Her eyes were full of triumphant slyness.

What she wanted… was exactly this effect.,

As long as everyone knows her feelings for Lin Yuan, even if he scolds her, it's worth it.

The surrounding students gathered around her, chattering and asking questions.

You Nianchu merely smiled without answering, the affection in her eyes impossible to conceal.

But Lin Yuan never expected, this sudden "accident"…

would spread throughout Zhijiang University in just a day.

Someone unknown secretly snapped a photo of You Nianchu kissing Lin Yuan…

In the photo, the two are intimate; Lin Yuan's face full of astonishment… You Nianchu's eyes brimming with feeling…

The photo instantly went wild in campus groups and friends circles.

In no time, the rumor of Lin Yuan and You Nianchu became the biggest hotspot at Zhijiang University.

Wherever he went, he could hear students discussing it.

"Did you see it? You Nianchu publicly kissed Teacher Lin…"

"Good heavens, they're too bold, actually kissing in the classroom…?"

"Teacher Lin looks resistant; it probably wasn't You Nianchu who initiated it…"

"No matter what, they definitely have something going on; this is absolutely not an accident…"

Lin Yuan… became the absolute protagonist of this public opinion.

Whether he went to the office, the cafeteria, or to teach in class…

he could feel the strange gazes of the surrounding students.

In Lin Yuan's ears, it was all talk about him and You Nianchu; even his colleagues' looks held a hint of inquiry.

Lin Yuan was utterly speechless, his brows furrowed tightly.

All day, Lin Yuan's heart was filled with helplessness and irritation.

He felt like he had two heads.

The rumor spread like wildfire, even the school's dean Luo Renhai heard about it.

That afternoon, Luo Renhai deliberately sought out Lin Yuan's office.

Luo Renhai pushed open the door and entered, his face showing a touch of helplessness and solemnity.

Luo Renhai saw Lin Yuan sitting at his desk… handling affairs.

Luo Renhai got straight to the point and asked:

"Lin Yuan, tell me, what exactly is going on between you and that student You Nianchu? The rumor's rampant across campus; I've seen the photo—what on earth is happening?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Yuan's heart gave a jolt.

Lin Yuan realized he couldn't avoid it, quickly put down the work in his hands, and stood up.

Lin Yuan's face showed a bit of embarrassment and helplessness as he explained:

"Dean, please don't misunderstand, it was just an accident, really just an accident."

"Student You Nianchu accidentally slipped at the time, her body wasn't steady and fell onto me, so she accidentally kissed me; it's not what everyone rumors, our relationship is purely teacher-student."

Lin Yuan feared Luo Renhai would misunderstand.

After all, teacher-student romance is strictly prohibited by school rules; if misunderstood, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Luo Renhai watched him explain, let out a soft sigh……

The sternness on Luo Renhai's face…… faded a little.

Luo Renhai nevertheless still carried a bit of solemnity, reminding him earnestly:

"Lin Yuan, I know you're a good teacher, you teach conscientiously, and the students also like you……"

"But I still need to remind you, regardless of whether it was an accident, you must pay attention to your position, keep proper distance with students, absolutely cannot engage in teacher-student romance; this not only violates school regulations, but also affects your reputation and the school's atmosphere, do you understand?"

Lin Yuan quickly nodded, saying: "Dean, rest assured, I understand! I will definitely keep my distance, and from now on I will try to avoid unnecessary contact with Student You Nianchu, absolutely no teacher-student romance will occur, and I won't let such things happen again."

Seeing Lin Yuan's sincere appearance, Luo Renhai gave a few more reminders, then turned and left the office……

The office fell quiet again; Lin Yuan slumped in his chair, rubbing his throbbing temples, his face full of helplessness and headache——

After this incident, he came to fully understand You Nianchu's persistence.

"This girl, she's really a time bomb, can't afford to provoke her."

Lin Yuan also knew that his days at the school from now on would probably never be peaceful again.

Before Lin Yuan could recover, the office door was suddenly shoved open again.

A clear yet somewhat cold female voice instantly broke the silence in the room:

"Lin Yuan! Come out here!"

Lin Yuan looked up and saw Du Wanhe standing at the office doorway.

Du Wanhe wore a dress, her makeup exquisite, yet she could not hide the anger and questioning on her face.

Du Wanhe stepped forward, her beautiful eyes coldly fixed on him.

Du Wanhe's surroundings…… exuded an imposing aura that allowed no objection.

She is the daughter of Zhijiang University President Du Yun Dian, and also the Eldest Miss known to everyone at the school, a genius female teacher.

Du Wanhe has a spoiled personality, always doing as she pleases.

Moreover, her pursuit of Lin Yuan has long been no secret at the school.

Lin Yuan, however, has deliberately avoided her, never giving her any response.

Du Wanhe quickly walked into the office and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Du Wanhe quickly strode to Lin Yuan's desk, hands on hips, her eyes full of anger and jealousy.

Du Wanhe got straight to the point and questioned:

"Lin Yuan, tell me the truth—what exactly is your relationship with that You Nianchu?! Rumors of you two are all over campus, the photos have gone viral; don't tell me it really was just an accident!"

Upon hearing Du Wanhe's questioning, Lin Yuan's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed tightly again.

Lin Yuan felt a huge headache, his inner helplessness and irritation worsening.

He had just dealt with the Dean's inquiry, and now faced Du Wanhe's questioning……

Lin Yuan rubbed his throbbing temples, forced down his inner fatigue, his tone full of helplessness as he explained again:

"Miss Du, please don't misunderstand, I really have nothing to do with You Nianchu; it's purely a teacher-student relationship. That day's incident was indeed an accident—she slipped accidentally, thus accidentally touched me, with nothing else."

"An accident?" Du Wanhe snorted coldly.

The mockery in Du Wanhe's eyes was undisguised; she obviously didn't believe his explanation at all.

"Lin Yuan, do you think I'm an idiot? What kind of slip could just happen to kiss you? Everyone at school can see she likes you, yet you're here pretending not to understand, claiming you're just teacher-student."

Lin Yuan looked at her furious appearance, could only suppress his temper and explain repeatedly:

"Miss Du, what I say is true; I really have no overstep with her, just purely teacher and student. That day's incident was indeed an accident, I'm also helpless, so please stop overthinking."

While explaining, he kept waving his hands, his tone full of fatigue and pleading, just wanting to quickly calm this uproar.

But Du Wanhe didn't believe his words at all……%

Du Wanhe, instead, was angered by his repeated explanations……

Du Wanhe stepped forward and grabbed Lin Yuan's collar.

Lin Yuan instinctively stepped back.

But Du Wanhe went further, stepping forward with her high heels, leaving only a few centimeters between her and Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan could smell Du Wanhe's pleasant body fragrance……

Soon, Lin Yuan was cornered by Du Wanhe in the office.

Behind Lin Yuan…… was a cold wall.

And in front of Lin Yuan…… was the furious Du Wanhe……

Lin Yuan was truly caught between a rock and a hard place.

Du Wanhe pulled Lin Yuan's collar, firmly trapping him between herself and the wall.

Du Wanhe's eyes were full of ruthlessness and warning, her tone icy, she said word by word:

"Lin Yuan, I warn you this one last time—don't let me discover that you really have a relationship with You Nianchu."

She slightly leaned in, bringing her face close to Lin Yuan, her tone carrying a hint of grievance and unwillingness, plus a trace of unquestionable dominance:

"This Miss has chased you for so long, giving you my all; no matter how I treat you, you never give me any response, not even a clear attitude."

As her words fell, Du Wanhe's eyes turned cold and ruthless again, her tone full of threat:

"And what about You Nianchu? She's just an ordinary student—what gives you the right to look at her differently? If I find out you have a fling with You Nianchu, don't blame me for being harsh! I'll also make you know exactly what the outcome is for deceiving and toying with women!"

Du Wanhe's voice was not loud, yet it carried a chill.

The arrogance in Du Wanhe's eyes was not concealed; she was obviously not joking.

Lin Yuan looked at the furious Du Wanhe before him, his heart filled with helplessness and headache.

On one side was the persistent and proactive You Nianchu.

On the other side was the arrogant, forceful, step‑by‑step pressing Du Wanhe……

Moreover, the rampant rumors on campus plunged him completely into a dilemma……

Lin Yuan knew Du Wanhe's nature well—arrogant and willful…… and she was capable of doing anything.

If provoked further, she might do something outrageous, which would only make the rumors grow more intense,

Even…… it would affect his work at school.

Lin Yuan forcibly suppressed his inner agitation and helplessness, and softly soothed Du Wanhe, saying:

"Miss Du, please calm down first. I really haven't deceived you. Between me and You Nianchu, it's purely a teacher‑student relationship, with no extra entanglements. From now on I will pay more attention to boundaries, definitely not let such things happen again, and won't give her any chance to misunderstand. Please don't be angry, okay?"

Du Wanhe looked at him like that, and the anger in her heart eased a bit,

Du Wanhe still retained a hint of reluctance and vigilance; she stared into Lin Yuan's eyes and spoke in an icy tone:

"I hope you keep your word, Lin Yuan. Don't give me any leverage; otherwise, I will make you know how heavy a woman's revenge can be."

Having said that, Du Wanhe no longer looked at Lin Yuan, turned and hurried to the office door.

Du Wanhe flung the door open, then with a loud "Bang!" shut it heavily.

She vented her lingering anger, and Du Wanhe's figure quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Only after Du Wanhe's figure had completely vanished did Lin Yuan slowly let out a breath……

……

The upcoming weekend was, without doubt, an ordeal for Lin Yuan.

He stayed at school, constantly anxious……%

Wherever Lin Yuan went…… he could feel the students' strange gazes.

In his ears…… were nothing but gossip about his relationship with You Nianchu……

Even his colleagues' glances toward him carried a hint of avoidance and inquiry.

Lin Yuan dared not go out lightly; he could only hide in the office, trying to avoid everyone.

With difficulty…… he finally made it to the end of the weekend, welcoming Monday,

To him, this was not the start of a new week, but an opportunity to escape the campus rumor vortex.

……

Monday.

At dawn, Lin Yuan headed straight for the Su Group.

He was eager to dive into work, hoping to numb himself with busyness and temporarily forget the campus turmoil.

He also wanted to escape You Nianchu's entanglement, merely seeking a moment of peace.

But Lin Yuan never expected that, despite his desire to avoid conflict……

but today, inside the Su Group, undercurrents were already stirring.

The Su Group's internal strife…… had already escalated to a white‑hot level.

Since Su Monong took charge of the Su Group, she has been diligent and hardworking, striving to stabilize the company, yet she has never fully won over people's hearts,

Especially the second shareholder, Sun Weiwei and her father, have always coveted control of the company.

Today, Sun Licheng finally could not hold back and took action.

Sun Licheng had been plotting in secret, waiting for the chance to act…… now they were finally about to launch a deadly strike against Su Monong.

Sun Weiwei's father, Sun Licheng, relying on his years of accumulated connections within the company, plus covertly using illicit means……

Sun Licheng, using illegal means, seized control of the Su Group's pharmaceutical division.

This cut off an important cooperation channel for Su Monong and indirectly weakened her influence in the company.

Moreover, Sun Weiwei and her father…… had secretly bribed most of the staff in the company's pharmaceutical R&D department with large sums, getting them to publicly show support for themselves.

Sun Licheng and his daughter, targeting Su Monong at every turn, spread rumors that she was mismanaging and incapable.

For a time, panic spread throughout the Su Group, and the pharmaceutical R&D department was thrown into complete chaos.

The staff who had originally been working with Shen Nan Zhi on the X Vaccine research, after being bribed by Sun Weiwei and her father, went on strike and quit one after another, no longer participating in any research……

The vast R&D department now had only Shen Nan Zhi left, steadfastly standing with Su Monong, struggling to hold on.

Shen Nan Zhi looked at the empty R&D lab, at the stagnant X Vaccine research data on the desk, feeling anxious yet helpless.

Without the support of a research team, relying solely on her, she could not possibly advance the X Vaccine work^

The X Vaccine, besides being a key project laid out by the Su Group, was also crucial for Su Monong to prove herself and stabilize the company's situation……

Now, with R&D stalled, Su Monong's situation has become increasingly difficult.

Su Monong stood in her office, looking out at the traffic outside, her face full of weariness and desolation.

The step‑by‑step pressure from Sun Weiwei and her father, the scattering of hearts within the company, and the stalled R&D project……

Adding to that, with no allies supporting her, she was plunged into a completely isolated and helpless situation.

Su Monong, for a moment, actually did not know how to break the deadlock.

Just as Su Monong fell into desperation and isolation……

Sun Weiwei once again sought out Lin Yuan.

She was dressed in a sharp professional outfit, her makeup exquisite, her face bearing a hint of a determined smile, and she strode straight into Lin Yuan's office……

Sun Weiwei showed no restraint whatsoever, as if this place were her own turf.

Lin Yuan saw Sun Weiwei, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, and he immediately furrowed his brows……

Lin Yuan asked in a flat tone: "Miss Sun, how did you come here?"

He had long heard of what Sun Weiwei and her father had done; upon seeing her now, he felt no goodwill at all, only full vigilance.

Sun Weiwei did not answer his question; instead, she slowly walked to his desk, placed both hands on the tabletop, and leaned her body slightly forward.

Sun Weiwei's stunning chest was slightly exposed before Lin Yuan.

This sight really makes people get a nosebleed.

She is too beautiful.

Moreover, she is enticing.

She is a deadly fairy.

Lin Yuan, however, averted his gaze, not looking at her collar.

In Sun Weiwei's beautiful eyes, there was full of provocation and temptation.

She said, word by word: "Lin Yuan, now Su Monong is isolated and helpless, abandoned by all, the R&D project has stalled, even the company's say is about to be lost; do you still want to continue helping her with work?"

Sun Weiwei paused, looking at Lin Yuan's tense expression, the corner of her mouth curling into a triumphant smile...

Sun Weiwei continued: "I'll give you one last chance to side with me. Be my man; as long as you agree, I can give you all the wealth and honor you desire—luxury cars, mansions, money, everything you could want."

As she said this, Sun Weiwei's tone became more resolute, and the temptation in her eyes grew stronger:

"Even the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Su Group, I can give you. As long as you stand with me, help me and my father completely take over the Su Group, from then on, you will be the true controller of the Su Group."