Chapter 266: Are you willing?

"Are you willing?"

Those earlier words didn't have much effect.

Lin Xinyuan thought, at worst death would settle everything; anyway, he simply didn't want to give them that ten million.

But that one sentence, "Are you willing?"

Lin Xinyuan's body suddenly jerked.

He blinked slightly, feeling a bit dazed and at a loss.

Is he willing?

Unwilling!

Unwilling to be bullied by those people like that.

Unwilling to see the other party smugly triumph in front of him.

Want to teach those people a lesson!

Want to prove to those people that his ability is not bad, and that their former disdain for him was the biggest mistake they've ever made in their lives.

I know you're unwilling, unwilling to waste your life in mediocrity, and unwilling to let them bully you so brazenly.

But you're unwilling—shouldn't you be trying every way to boost your ability, then keep getting stronger?

When the time comes, you'll tell them your ability isn't as bad as they think! Moreover, ten million can sever your parent‑child ties—are you sure you're not tempted?

As an entertainer, a mere ten million is nothing; with a little effort, couldn't you earn that sum?

Why would he refuse?

Such an opportunity is rare; why not just agree to Jiang Cheng?

Jiang Cheng wondered.

Lin Xinyuan stood frozen in place.

His head buzzed, and from start to finish he couldn't believe it.

Jiang Cheng's words made his emotions grow more and more agitated.

If possible, he couldn't wait to cut all ties with those people; he didn't want those disgusting people to remain his parents!

However—

Does he really want to retreat now?

Various doubts swirled in his mind.

After deep thought, his gaze fell sharply on Jiang Cheng again.

Jiang Cheng looked at him.

I'll give you a few days to think it over, then you can properly tell me your answer.

I hope that by then you'll be brave enough to make your own decisions, instead of always being bullied like this!

You shouldn't be bullied like this, do you understand?

Hearing about those days he'd endured, Jiang Cheng felt a chill.

Can anyone live like that?

As family, they only thought about giving birth to the child, then basically never properly cared for him; this family is terrifying and absurd!

Jiang Cheng's words made Lin Xinyuan increasingly tempted.

He longed to free himself from his family of origin.

He even dreamed of it!

Now the sole opportunity is in his hands; if he thinks it through well, maybe he can truly break free from his parents later.

Could it be that he really wants to retreat in this situation?

Then.

Jiang Cheng kept urging him.

Lin Xinyuan felt a myriad of emotions, but his mood gradually calmed.

He began to think deeply.

He began to earnestly ponder, pondering Jiang Cheng's words and their meaning.

At first he did develop a laissez‑faire mindset, but Jiang Cheng's single "Are you willing?" made his whole body jerk.

That sentence was like an instant awakening for him.

It instantly filled his chest with endless power burning.

He was unwilling!

Unwilling to lose all chances to live so easily.

He bit his lip, thinking deeply.

After a moment, his eyes blazing, he said word by word, "Please help me!"

I want them to regret it, and at the same time I hope I'll keep getting stronger in the future, instead of being repeatedly humiliated by them!

I'll tell them I'm impressive—I'm nothing like the weakling they imagine!

As long as you're willing to help me, I'll strive, I'll give my all, and I'll find ways to prove my own strength!

As long as Jiang Cheng is willing to help, his future——

will constantly give his all!

His blazing gaze fell on Jiang Cheng as he began to promise, word by word.

At this moment, his own emotions were somewhat agitated.

He only hopes this matter can be resolved!

And he will absolutely not disappoint Jiang Cheng's expectations of him!

He was especially serious.

!

When he said this to Jiang Cheng, he was actually a little bit careful.

He was very afraid that Jiang Cheng would refuse.

Jiang Cheng suddenly walked up to him and solemnly patted his shoulder twice: "Not bad!"

"I thought you would refuse, but I didn't expect you to turn around and agree."

"I don't want to miss this opportunity." Lin Xinyuan said: "This might be my only chance to turn things around; if I miss it now, what will I do later?"

"I definitely don't want to!"

"Opportunities are rare, and I naturally hope that my future self will keep improving, rather than being made to suffer by this family of origin."

"Since you can help me, I will surely prove my own ability. But now, I desperately hope you can lend me a hand."

His eyes were full of earnestness.

From his initial hesitation to later, his face was full of determination.

At that moment.

His whole body was filled with strength.

He firmly believed that with Jiang Cheng by his side, he would surely succeed!

He gritted his teeth.

Jiang Cheng then patted his shoulder.

"Since that's the case, then do well afterward—don't ever let me down." Jiang Cheng reminded him.

He nodded.

"I understand what you mean; I will absolutely not let you down."

His eyes shone with light.

He was very emotionally excited.

Thinking about it, he would soon cut off all ties with those people; his face was already breaking into a grin.

He believed his future self would keep getting better!

Jiang Cheng said: "With your singing skills, I also believe your future self will keep improving."

"So, you must never disappoint all my expectations of you; if you do……" Jiang Cheng's mouth curled into a faint, cold smile.

"With my temper, you'll find me hard to deal with then." Jiang Cheng deliberately warned him like that, hoping to instill a little fear in this guy so he wouldn't let up.

Who knows, he might work even harder and be more tenacious.

No matter how you say it, Jiang Cheng is still a businessman.

As a businessman, he naturally stands on the side of profit.

If there's no profit to be had, how could Jiang Cheng possibly help him?

Lin Xinyuan also understands this principle.

"I understand!"

"If I fail, I will think of every way to repay all the money I owe you, and I will definitely not owe you even a cent!"

"I say what I do; please also believe me."

"I really do believe you."

Seeing his sincere face, Jiang Cheng knew this guy couldn't be fooling him. Of course, in this world one can't unconditionally trust what someone says, for who knows if he'll later pull some trick on Jiang Cheng? (End of chapter)