"If she hadn't insisted on seeing you, I wouldn't have specifically invited you over."

What's going on? What exactly happened?

After hearing Wang Fugui's words, Lin Beichen was completely stunned.

The special summons was just to let him meet a girl, who turned out to be Wang Fugui's daughter.

If the other party wasn't Wang Fugui's biological daughter,
Lin Beichen almost thought it was another matchmaker.

He still vividly remembers those romantic entanglements he had recently had.

But when she thought about how the other person was Wang Fugui's beloved daughter, she gave up the idea.

As one of the high-ranking officials in China, what outstanding men hadn't Wang Fugui's daughter seen? How could she possibly be interested in someone like him, who lived a life of constant danger? Lin Beichen never thought he had anything special about him.

It's just that they've made some achievements.

In terms of wealth, they are not at the top level.
Their family background is far inferior to that of those long-established and prestigious families.

As for appearance, Lin Beichen didn't care. He believed that appearance should not be a criterion for judgment, and he valued inner cultivation more than superficial looks.

After all, physical appearance is not that important.

If someone wants to change their appearance, it can be achieved entirely through plastic surgery. As long as it's kept secret, almost no one will be able to tell. With today's technology, plastic surgery is not difficult.

It can even increase height.

If you feel that you are short.

And can endure the pain of surgery.

Height-increasing surgery is perfectly acceptable for me.

Of course, performing such surgeries in unregulated medical institutions carries extremely high risks.

Only regular hospitals can perform this type of surgery, but it is very expensive.

And they may all be accompanied by some sequelae.

Even if the incidence of sequelae is only one percent, it means that one in a hundred people may be affected, which is still a staggering probability! After all, it's gambling with a perfectly healthy body.

What if I unfortunately get infected?
Once you get infected, your whole life is ruined.

Of course, minor facial adjustments are not a big problem.

The technology in this area is so mature that it couldn't be more mature.

Unless someone has unusual facial features or serious defects, they can generally be transformed into a handsome man or a beautiful woman through plastic surgery. Therefore, he doesn't care about his appearance.

"You flatter me too much."

"Is it really just for this?" Lin Beichen asked with a hint of doubt.

He didn't believe things were that simple; this was probably just an excuse Wang Fugui used to talk to him about something else. Lin Beichen pondered to himself.

Seeing that Lin Beichen clearly did not believe his explanation.

Wang Fugui looked embarrassed.

He did invite the other party over for such a trivial matter, but could he say that directly?
Even after hearing it, Lin Beichen still didn't believe it.

"That is indeed the reason, nothing more. You are about to go to the Empire on a mission, and your return date is uncertain. My daughter has long admired your deeds and has always looked up to you. She specifically joined the communications department beforehand."

"Do you know what? It's all so I can communicate with you."

"She was supposed to liaise with you during the mission, but we never had a chance; after all, she was just a newcomer."

"Now that she's come to me, I shouldn't stand up for her."

Wang Fugui spoke at length, trying to persuade him.

He gave a general explanation of the situation, and after much effort, he finally made things clear. Upon hearing this, Lin Beichen couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

I never expected to have such a big fan of mine.

"Well, that's fine, but isn't this a private matter?"

"Aren't you afraid of causing gossip by doing this?" Lin Beichen looked at Wang Fugui with a half-smile. Wang Fugui returned the look with a knowing smile: "Your operation in Shanmen Village last time was also very well done."

"You did a good job, but this is a one-time exception."

Upon hearing this, Lin Beichen's expression changed drastically.

Seeing how concerned Lin Beichen was, Wang Fugui quickly tried to comfort him:

"Don't be too nervous. You've made it so obvious, you must have been prepared to be discovered. Lü Guangwei and I have already covered this up for you."

He paused and continued:

"But this kind of thing can only happen once, not twice. If it happens frequently, we won't be able to handle it properly."

"Please abide by the rules in the Empire and avoid taking excessive risks. Of course, whatever commotion your actions cause there is none of China's business."

"You need to understand this."

Wang Fugui then turned to business.

Although she asked Lin Beichen to come see her daughter.

But we can't just summon him for such a trivial matter.

He had to give a few instructions on things to be aware of in the Empire, though these were just casual remarks. Wang Fugui didn't believe that Lin Beichen, a veteran of countless battles, wouldn't be ignorant of basic common sense.

"Yes, I'll keep that in mind."

"I guarantee I'll handle things cleanly and efficiently, leaving no trace. I vouch for it with my integrity."

Lin Beichen said seriously.

He was never careless about such matters.

"Alright, alright, time is of the essence. My daughter is in the backyard, go and see her."

"It satisfies her curiosity."

"This girl has been fearless and arrogant since she was little."

Wang Fugui looked tired and worried.

"She respects no one but you. I hope you can discipline her properly for me."

The more he said it, the more wrong it sounded.

Lin Beichen sensed that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

But I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong.

After a moment's hesitation, he replied:
"Miss Wang comes from a prestigious family, so it's normal for her to be a little arrogant. I'm just a little flattered."

Lin Beichen gave a few wry smiles, feeling quite pressured.

"Oh, no, no, don't be modest. Do you think I don't know your abilities?"

Wang Fugui was quite helpless. Why was this kid suddenly being so humble?
Lin Beichen's humility pleased Wang Fugui greatly.
He had previously worried that Lin Beichen might not be suitable for his daughter in some ways.

He feared that his daughter would suffer if she were to live with him in the future.

However, judging from the current situation, Lin Beichen is not an unreasonable person.

A capable yet humble person—that's truly someone you can entrust your life to. Could it be said that my daughter's intuition was accurate? Even though we've never met, she's already decided on Lin Beichen.

"I've done everything I could to help; success or failure is entirely up to you."

Wang Fugui thought to himself. He had already reached his limit, and he could not interfere with what happened next.

Love is something that cannot be forced.

If you go too far, it may backfire.

The future path can only be walked by my daughter herself.

Whether the two can get together depends on their own fate.

It's already quite an achievement for him to be such a good father; he's very sensible.

At least they didn't put it too bluntly.

He only said that his daughter was a fan of Lin Beichen.

Of course, Lin Beichen doesn't care about fans at all.

He really wouldn't have come if Wang Fugui hadn't specifically invited him.

If only I had known it would be for such a trivial matter.

Ha ha.

Lin Beichen will never come.

This is pointless. Besides, he's about to go to the Empire on a mission and has no time for such trivial matters. To be honest, he has quite a few complaints about Wang Fugui.

Why didn't you make things clear from the beginning?
I thought something serious had happened.

It turned out to be such a small matter.

Of course, this was a minor matter for Lin Beichen.

But for Wang Fugui, it was a momentous event.

This concerns my daughter's lifelong happiness; isn't this a big deal?

"I wonder what he'll think of me? Will he think I'm frivolous for inviting him like this? What should I do? What should I do? I'm so nervous right now," Wang Ling kept muttering to herself.

Zhao Xue, standing beside him, was almost speechless.

"There's absolutely no need for this, not at all."

"You're very capable, don't be so insecure. Confident women are the most radiant. You should maintain your confidence, do you understand what I mean?"

"I'm not nervous at all."

Upon hearing Zhao Xue's words, Wang Ling immediately became defiant.

Considering that her best friend's presence might affect her.

Wang Ling quickly said to her best friend:
"You'd better hurry, he's coming soon."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xue couldn't help but roll her eyes. This good friend really didn't trust her.

It's as if you'd actually try to steal her man; that's so superficial.

Wouldn't it be better to have someone by my side? They can offer pointers whenever needed.

Of course, this was just wishful thinking on her part.

Wang Ling didn't think Zhao Xue's presence would bring her any benefit.

"Alright, alright, I'm leaving. I wish you success, but if you fail, don't blame me for not helping you. You're the one who let me go." Zhao Xue warned Wang Ling before leaving.

"Alright, stop nagging, you're so annoying."

"Good grief, she actually thinks I'm annoying. Looks like our sisterhood has faded to this point? She doesn't care about her sisters anymore now that she has a man?"

Zhao Xue was a little angry.

After saying this, he turned and left.

He was extremely frustrated, never expecting Wang Ling to change her attitude so quickly.

……

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh."

Wang Ling took a deep breath.

Try your best to calm yourself down.

Zhao Xue is right about something.

You need to maintain your self-confidence; self-confidence is what makes you shine.

Wang Ling couldn't appear too in front of Lin Beichen. She constantly reflected on her actions. Through continuous self-guidance and comfort, she gradually calmed down.

The sound of footsteps came from far to near.

A tall figure soon appeared in the courtyard.

At this moment, no one but Lin Beichen could enter the backyard.

"He's here," Wang Ling thought to herself.

"Are you Wang Fugui's daughter? I heard you want to see me. Please speak frankly."

"I'm pressed for time; I need to leave tomorrow."

Lin Beichen got straight to the point.

He didn't want to get too entangled with the young girl.

I heard that the little girl can talk for a long time.

To avoid the other person becoming overly worshipful, he planned to respond to their admiration with indifference. Didn't they think they deserved worship? There was absolutely no need for that.

I am just an ordinary person.

The beauty is created by distance.

Yes, just let her give up completely.

"Yes, my name is Wang Ling, just call me by my name."

"I'm not from a prestigious family, just an ordinary girl. Don't flatter me like that."

Wang Ling behaved quite modestly.

Because he learned from Wang Fugui that Lin Beichen was a person who did not like to show off.

Lin Beichen is usually very humble and modest in his dealings with others. Even though he has achieved what most people can only dream of, and even though he has already shown his talent at a young age, he has never shown the slightest arrogance.

Take this into account.

Wang Ling would naturally not act arrogantly or rudely.

I wonder if it's because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Even though Lin Beichen's words were somewhat blunt, she still found him exceptionally charming.

Wang Ling was completely unaware of the situation.

Lin Beichen couldn't help but frown slightly.

As Wang Fugui said.

She had indeed become his admirer; otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to detect the distance in her words just now. It was truly frustrating; he never expected to encounter such a stroke of luck in love.

Wang Fugui's precious daughter.

Countless people went to great lengths to curry favor with him.

But she took a liking to him.

Lin Beichen was not oblivious; he immediately noticed that Wang Ling's gaze was rather strange.

That gaze was filled with too many emotions.

Moreover, it was the kind of affection that Lin Beichen found somewhat troublesome.

Sure enough, he'd struck it lucky with women. A while ago, Aisius had taken the initiative to show his interest, and now he'd met Wang Ling. To be honest, he wasn't annoyed by this situation. If others knew, they might think he was ungrateful—being favored by such an outstanding girl was a blessing in itself.

That's definitely a good thing.

But Lin Beichen had no time to care about any of that.

He also had to go to the Empire to carry out a mission, and besides, he wasn't interested in romantic relationships.

Wang Ling intentionally tried to get close to Lin Beichen.

Lin Beichen would then subconsciously keep his distance.

Every time, Wang Ling suffered setbacks.

At first, she did not notice anything unusual.

Later, I gradually understood the reason.

There was a sense of distance between them; he had just been too enthusiastic.

This Brother Lin Beichen has probably grown tired of me.

Thinking of all this, Wang Ling felt a pang of sadness.

Am I really not good enough for Brother Lin Beichen?
She felt somewhat sad, and her mood gradually declined.

"It's almost time, I'll take my leave now."

Lin Beichen checked the time and said.

“Okay,” Wang Ling replied absentmindedly, a stark contrast to her previous enthusiasm. Lin Beichen noticed the change, but he didn’t pay it any mind.

This was exactly the result he wanted.

Let the girl back down.

Don't have unrealistic fantasies about yourself.

Considering that the other party was Wang Fugui's daughter, he still politely said something when he parted:
"See you next time."

It was just a polite remark.

It has no other implications.

Lin Beichen really didn't think too much about it.

But because of this sentence, Wang Ling, who was already in a low mood, suddenly changed her expression.

"Brother Lin Beichen is burdened with heavy responsibilities and certainly has no time to consider my feelings. He must be deliberately acting so coldly to discourage me from taking action."

"That must be it."

"I can't give up so easily; there's still a chance, there's still hope."

"I must strive to improve myself."

"Brother Lin Beichen is going to carry out all sorts of dangerous missions, so I also need to strengthen myself."

Just at this moment.

Countless possibilities flashed through her mind.

Wang Ling has made up her mind to improve her combat capabilities.

Isn't it said that a woman should follow her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog? She plans to change herself ahead of time.

As Lin Beichen left, Wang Fugui tentatively inquired about his thoughts. Unfortunately, Lin Beichen completely ignored him and walked away nonchalantly. Seeing his attitude, Wang Fugui felt a chill in his heart.

They believed that this was no longer possible.

Lin Beichen realized that she had tested him with this kind of thing.

Displeasure must have arisen in their hearts.

"It seems I made a mistake."

"But this is for the best, it will make her give up." Wang Fugui sighed, knowing that things were hopeless. Of course, this wasn't the worst outcome, as long as it could help Wang Ling let go of her obsession.

From a certain perspective.

Lin Beichen's actions were quite appropriate.

The worst thing to do is to do something that is clearly unintentional.

But if you deliberately speak ambiguously, that's how you keep a girl hanging on.

"Father, I've made up my mind. I want to study ancient martial arts!!"

After a while.

Wang Fugui then saw Wang Ling looking radiant.

He was momentarily stunned. Could his daughter have suffered some kind of shock? (End of Chapter)

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