Chapter 25: Visiting

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Fanxing Grand Hotel.

Early in the morning, Lin Shoucheng and his wife were already standing at the door of the private room.

As one of the high-end hotels in Dongning City, Fanxing was renowned not only for its expense but also for its impeccable service and quality of dishes.

Hosting a banquet here to celebrate their son becoming an "evolver" was definitely a matter of pride.

"Uncle, you're here."

"Have a seat, have a seat."

"Is this your daughter? She's grown so much in the blink of an eye."

"Mr. Nian, please slow down, this way in, without your help back then, I wouldn't know where I'd be now."

Lin Shoucheng hadn't rested for a moment, continuously standing at the private room entrance, exchanging greetings.

Half an hour later.

Most people had arrived.

The family banquet officially began.

Everyone started settling down to eat and drink.

Lin Yuan sat at the head seat, his chopsticks never pausing.

Fanxing's success in Dongning City owed not only to its influential backers but also its intrinsic qualities.

Many of Fanxing's ingredients were sourced from other planets, and much of the meat was rare exotic beast meat, which overwhelmingly outclassed the local farmed meat both in quality and taste.

The energy contained in these meats, though not nearly as high as advanced nutrient solutions, was still superior to ordinary meals, and Lin Yuan was thoroughly enjoying himself.

During the banquet,

apart from Lin Yuan, everyone was engaging more in conversation than eating.

The most lively among them were, of course, those who had made a name for themselves.

Lin Jieye, a distant cousin of Lin Shoucheng, had struck it lucky by buying some land in the suburbs of Dongning City just before it was developed by the government, earning a windfall, and was riding high on his success.

"Let me tell you, I've met the owner of this Fanxing a few times, turns out she's a woman, and it's said that she's..."

Lin Jieye immediately began flaunting his connections and experiences.

However, his words did capture the attention of most of the people around.

The owner of Fanxing always kept a low profile, rarely seen by others, and many speculated in secret about which bigwig it might be.

"By the way,"

"Shoucheng, what's your Xiaoyuan planning for the future?"

After chatting about Fanxing's owner for a while, Lin Jieye suddenly turned his gaze to Lin Yuan, who was eating and drinking.

This caught everyone's attention and they immediately focused on Lin Yuan.

After all, today's family banquet was organized under the pretext of Lin Yuan's achievement.

Moreover, Lin Yuan becoming an "evolver" was indeed beyond the relatives' expectations.

Ignoring other things, just thinking about Lin Yuan's future development, everyone present could only look up to him.

"I haven't thought about it yet, I'll just take it one step at a time."

Lin Yuan paused, put down his chopsticks, and spoke honestly.

This was the truth, as up to that point, Lin Yuan indeed had no specific goals.

If he had to say something, it would be to become as strong as possible, but saying that aloud was pointless, as who doesn't want to get stronger?

"Why not come to my company? Although your uncle's company isn't big, if you come, I can offer you twenty thousand a month."

Lin Jieye patted his chest as he spoke.

Twenty thousand a month?

The surrounding relatives all had envious looks.

Twenty thousand a month, amounting to two hundred and forty thousand a year, was already considered a high salary when the average citizen only earned two to three thousand a month.

"How about it?"

"Don't feel you're overqualified."

"Our company has also hired an 'evolver' in charge of security."

"If you come, not only will you earn a salary, but you can also learn about evolution from him."

Lin Jieye spoke confidently.

To ordinary people, "evolvers" were extremely rare.

But in the eyes of wealthy business owners, there were ways to hire "evolvers."

Of course, the ones they hired were only pre-evolution "evolvers," as those who had advanced further were beyond the hiring capacity of small business owners like Lin Jieye.

Even so,

Lin Jieye's words significantly elevated his status among the relatives present.

Someone immediately inquired, "Jieye, does your company still need people? My son is currently looking for a job."

"As for salary, not necessarily twenty thousand, five thousand, five thousand is enough."

"Five thousand? Third Aunt, your son didn't graduate from a prestigious school, how could he dare ask for five thousand?"

"Jieye, my daughter is pretty and has a nice figure, going to your company as a receptionist would surely be appropriate..."

Unnoticed, Lin Jieye had become the focus of the banquet, overshadowing Lin Yuan.

Meanwhile, Lin Jieye was very cordial, enjoying the flattery from the numerous relatives.

*Lin Yuan didn't mind at all, picking up his chopsticks again, while watching Lin Jieye's performance.*

*No matter how enthusiastic Lin Jieye seemed now, appearing as if everything depended on him, by the time the banquet ended, he might just play dead.*

*Earlier, Lin Yuan had quickly checked Lin Jieye's financial status using his level-two citizen privileges online.*

*There indeed was a company and he had once hired a pre-evolution "evolver."*

*But that pre-evolution "evolver" had voluntarily left several years ago already.*

*The reason was that Lin Jieye had repeatedly shorted wages, almost causing a ruckus with the Evolver's Association.*

*It could be imagined that Lin Jieye might have had money before, but his current financial status was definitely not sound.*

*How could he possibly hire another "evolver?"*

*Of course, Lin Yuan saw through it but didn't expose it; however, Lin Shoucheng and Lu Qiong thought what he said was true and occasionally conversed with him, inquiring about work details.*

At this point, Lin Hao, who was seated at the main position, suddenly spoke up, "Xiaoyuan is still so young, even if he's become an 'evolver,' there's no need to rush into the workforce."

As soon as Lin Hao spoke, the venue fell silent.

Even the previously talkative Lin Jieye immediately shut his mouth.

Among everyone at the family banquet, Lin Hao definitely held the highest position.

As a secretary to a commissioner in Dongning City, Lin Hao's participation in the family gathering even surprised Lin Shoucheng.

"Brother Hao, what do you mean?"

Lin Shoucheng asked quietly.

"Our bureau has a spot this year for further studies at a higher institution, and only 'evolvers' can apply."

Lin Hao pondered before saying, "This way, Xiaoyuan can participate in the bureau's interview after some time, and once he joins the bureau, I'll transfer the spot to him."

Going to a higher institution for further studies with 'evolver' status would undoubtedly garner preferential treatment from such an institution, far beyond that of ordinary students.

This spot was undoubtedly a coveted opportunity, with several "evolvers" from Lin Hao's bureau eyeing it.

However, this matter was decided by Lin Hao. Despite not being an "evolver," he managed several "evolvers" as the secretary.

Originally, Lin Hao intended to reserve this good opportunity for his son.

However, his son failed to live up to expectations, failing to become an "evolver" despite being tutored by several "evolvers."

Seeing that the spot was about to be taken by other "evolvers" in the bureau,

Lin Hao was surprised to learn that a distant relative had actually become an "evolver?"

Lin Hao's thoughts were simple: since his family had no ties to this spot, why not give it to Lin Yuan? At least it was better than letting one of the bureau's "evolvers" have it.

At least Lin Yuan would remember this distant uncle in the future.

After all, no matter what, they were still family.

"What? Won't that be very valuable?"

Lin Shoucheng was somewhat dumbfounded.

Although he wasn't an "evolver," he understood the difficulty of obtaining such a spot for further studies at a higher institution.

Yet with Lin Hao's one sentence, his son could get in?

"No problem,"

"Just listen to me when the time comes,"

Lin Hao said casually.

Giving Lin Yuan this spot was keeping it within family for sure.

*Who could he blame but his son for being incompetent?*

With this thought, Lin Hao glanced at his son sitting by his side.

He had brought his son along to the family banquet this time.

"Thank you, Brother Hao, thank you, Brother Hao,"

Lin Shoucheng felt joy in his heart and immediately stood to express his gratitude.

"Xiaoyuan, why aren't you thanking your uncle?" Lin Shoucheng gave Lin Yuan a glance.

"Thank you, Uncle," Lin Yuan said.

This was ultimately a kind gesture from his uncle, to at least think of him when favoring someone.

"Hmph, just a simple thank you for such a huge benefit?"

Lin Yan, who had been sitting beside Lin Hao without speaking, was exceptionally displeased.

Logically, this spot should have been his; after all, he was Lin Hao's son. Who else deserved it with such a sizable benefit?

But due to a mishap in becoming an "evolver," he failed to transition.

The matter would have rested at that, as Lin Yan had already resigned to the idea of the spot going to someone else.

Yet to his surprise, his father ultimately chose to award the spot to a distant relative.

Just the thought of Lin Yuan heading to further studies at a higher institution, enjoying everything originally belonging to him, made Lin Yan exceptionally upset.

"You foolish brat, failing yourself yet speaking ill of others,"

Lin Hao frowned, glaring at his son, nearly slapping him right there.

Others displayed strange looks upon hearing this.

It was clearly an internal issue within Lin Hao's family, yet it dragged Lin Shoucheng's family into the fray, becoming quite a headline.

Lin Shoucheng's face turned a bit red, momentarily unsure of what to say.

Under normal circumstances, he should've promptly stated that his family didn't require the spot.

To smooth over the relationship between Lin Hao and his son.

But he couldn't bear to let go of that spot.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

Just then,

one of the staff from Fanxing suddenly barged in.

With a slightly tense expression, he asked, "Excuse me, is Mr. Lin Yuan here?"

This question immediately shifted the ambiance.

"He is here,"

"What can I do for you?"

Lin Shoucheng stepped forward to respond.

The staff member immediately said, "Someone wishes to visit Mr. Lin Yuan."

This left Lin Shoucheng baffled.

Someone wanted to visit his son? Hadn't all the guests arrived at the family banquet? Who could be visiting at this time?

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