Zongman, gain super powers after helping others

As soon as the car came to a stop, a servant came forward and respectfully opened the door for Lin Qianshu.

I got to experience the life of a real young master.

The butler who was guiding them looked quite old, probably a generation older than Uncle Li. He was dressed smartly and his behavior was professional. Lin Qianshu followed him to the restaurant area.

Lin Qianshu had been traveling all morning and it was almost 11 o'clock when he arrived at Zongwu High School. He then took another hour to get here. Usually, he would have already had lunch by this time.

"Young Master Lin, please." The old butler opened the door for Lin Qianshu and bowed slightly.

"Thank you." Lin Qianshu said politely, then stepped into the house.

Neither the butler nor Uncle Li followed. After closing the door again, Uncle Li looked at the old butler and asked, "Dad, how is Chairman Lin's mood today?"

The old butler glanced at his son and said in a calm voice, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Also, refer to your job title during working hours."

Uncle Li's lips twitched upon hearing this, but considering his father's martial arts skills, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to call him "Li Yizhi".

Returning our focus to Lin Qianshu, upon entering the restaurant, Lin Qianshu immediately spotted the sprightly old man sitting at the head of the table.

The old man was dressed in a traditional Zhongshan suit. His face was solemn and serious. His hair was black, and his beard was white but neatly trimmed. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were deep, but his eyes were sharp and bright, as if they could see through people's hearts. Just sitting there, he exuded an aura of authority without anger.

The other party was none other than the owner of this mansion, Lin Qianshu's great-grandfather, Lin Guodong.

"You've arrived? Have a seat." Grandpa Lin's voice was calm and steady, full of energy.

Seeing Lin Qianshu looking him up and down, Grandpa Lin's lips twitched upwards, and he said with a laugh, "What, don't you recognize your great-uncle?"

"No, it's just that I always feel like something's missing." Lin Qianshu pulled up a chair next to Grandpa Lin and sat down, then answered as if he was thinking about something.

"Oh? What's missing?"

"Red envelope."

After all, in my memory, every time I met Grandpa Lin, it was basically during the Chinese New Year family reunion. I could only chat with Grandpa Lin for a few words when asking for red envelopes. The rest of the time, he was basically surrounded by his sons and relatives, and there was no space to interrupt.

Of course, the original owner didn't intend to talk to the other party at the time; after receiving the red envelope, she thought of a way to slip away.

The same situation applies to his own grandfather, who is only slightly better off than Uncle Lin during the Lunar New Year, and they can chat a few more words, but that's about it.

Because Lin Qianshu's parents did not have a high status in the family and their presence was quite weak, and in his memory, his father and grandfather did not have a harmonious relationship, otherwise they would not have left their hometown to live in Japan.

However, judging from the reaction of his paternal grandfather after his parents' accident, the grandfather actually cared about his father quite a bit and kept trying to take his grandson back to the funeral.

Unfortunately, Lin Qianshu was afraid that if she went back, her secret would be discovered over time, so she ultimately chose to settle down in Japan alone.

"Hey! You're not being polite, kid." Old Master Lin pointed at Lin Qianshu, but he wasn't angry. Instead, he said, "I already gave you a red envelope, um... for your little girlfriend."

They simply labeled the resources Lin Qianshu had previously mobilized as red envelopes, thus putting the matter behind them.

"How many years' worth of New Year's money must this be in advance?" Lin Qianshu exclaimed in amazement.

Seeing that Lin Qianshu, this little fox, was still testing him, Grandpa Lin stopped beating around the bush and said simply, "Your report is quite good, consider it a consultation fee."

“That’s not enough.” Lin Qianshu was well aware of the value of his report; several hundred million yen probably wouldn’t even cover the labor costs.

A team of talented individuals capable of making this kind of quality planning would need an annual salary of at least tens of millions, and their employer would have to be a major player.

Although Lin Qianshu borrowed the team from Lin's International, the main content of the report was completed by him, and the others were just doing the work of assisting him.

It is no exaggeration to say that, given enough time, Lin Qianshu alone is equivalent to an entire team.

Faced with Lin Qianshu's bargaining, Grandpa Lin didn't tolerate it and directly pointed out the key point.

“Your report isn’t complete. A complete report would be worth a higher price. The one I’m offering now is a price I’m giving you out of consideration for your status as my grandson.”

When Grandpa Lin spoke, he emphasized the word "grandson," which gave Lin Qianshu reason to suspect that the other party was taking advantage of him.

But upon closer reflection, he does seem to be a grandson of someone.

That's okay.

"What Grandpa Na means is..."

"You get paid according to the amount of work you do."

This is treating him like a beast of burden.

A complete strategic development report needs to be updated and adjusted in real time during the implementation process. The development report planned by Lin Qianshu will take years to be implemented, and at the fastest it will take ten years.

According to the old man's wishes, if Lin Qianshu wants to receive all the compensation, he has to start working today until the plan becomes a reality.

Lin Qianshu didn't want to waste his prime years on the free market, so he decided to take his profits and said, "You're right, this is the price, I won't ask for more."

Grandpa Lin wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he continued to bait the area and said, "Don't you want to know how much I'll offer?"

"No," Lin Qianshu replied without hesitation.

He has a system in place, and he can't afford to waste his precious time on money.

Money is something you only need enough of.

A wish-fulfilling point is still more practical.

Seeing that Lin Qianshu's expression didn't seem fake, Grandpa Lin became interested.

He had met many people in his life and had his own unique way of judging people. Therefore, he could tell at a glance that Lin Qianshu was not the kind of person who was content with mediocrity. The other party had great ambitions, greater than any other young person he had ever met.

Yet this very person rejected the stage he was offered to showcase his talents without hesitation.

This was something that Grandpa Lin couldn't quite understand.

If it were anyone else, Grandpa Lin wouldn't have given them a second chance after giving them one.

But Lin Qianshu was different. Firstly, he was very talented, and secondly, he was his own grand-nephew who had become an orphan at a young age.

As a result of these factors, Grandpa Lin was exceptionally tolerant of Lin Qianshu, and the level of intimacy in his words even surpassed that he showed to his own grandson.

After all, none of his sons and grandsons were as accomplished as Lin Qianshu.

It's all just... sigh, let's not talk about it.

Originally, this meeting was supposed to take place after Lin Qianshu graduated from high school. Grandpa Lin actually wanted to wait until Lin Qianshu went to university before gradually letting him get involved in the core business of the Lin Group.

But as Lin Qianshu revealed more and more things, and they became increasingly exaggerated, Grandpa Lin's thoughts naturally changed as well.

Rather than inheriting the family's core business, someone as talented as Lin Qianshu might be better suited to expand it. It's too late to wait two more years after graduating from high school; it would be better to start training him now.

In any case, given the abilities Lin Qianshu has demonstrated, there's no fear of forcing growth.

Although the Lin Group is currently a well-known conglomerate in the world, it still lacks the foundation of truly top-tier families. However, once Lin Qianshu's vision is realized, the Lin Group will gain a core industry that is in no way inferior to its current size, and this will be more than just a simple addition to the family's overall strength.

When that time comes, Grandpa Lin wouldn't mind letting Lin Qianshu succeed him as the new head of the family, even if the other party is not his direct grandson.

It's better than letting those good-for-nothings squander the family fortune he worked so hard to build.

The plan had barely begun when it seemed to have run into trouble.

Lin Qianshu, the little fox, seemed to have figured something out and was unwilling to take his bait. He wouldn't even glance at it, let alone eat it.

Faced with this situation, Grandpa Lin wasn't in a hurry. Fishing is all about patience. Not interested in money? No problem. Power or beautiful women—this kid will always have one of them. He didn't believe that Lin Qianshu was as indifferent to desires as he appeared.

Putting aside everything else, just talk about that minor celebrity, this kid's female classmate, and the youngest daughter of the Chiba prefectural assemblyman...

Count them, how many are there already? Judging from Lin Qianshu's appearance, he doesn't seem to intend to let any of them go, which means that the required money and power will be indispensable.

Therefore, Grandpa Lin felt that the advantage lay with him, and he was not afraid that Lin Qianshu would not be ambitious.

"If you don't want to, then don't. Eat your food, eat your food." Grandpa Lin didn't rush to give his price. Instead, he smiled and invited Lin Qianshu to eat, his eyes full of love and concern, as if he were looking at his own nuclear-powered ox or horse.

However, simply indulging in the pleasures of love is not enough. Those girls are nice, but they are too naive and cannot put pressure on Lin Qianshu. Without pressure, there is no motivation. When the pressure of marriage finally comes, the time in between will be too long.

Therefore, Grandpa Lin prepared another special gift for Lin Qianshu...

"By the way, I've been invited to a private dinner by a local dignitary tonight. Qianshu, why don't you come with me?" Old Man Lin said as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

“Banquet…political dignitaries…” Lin Qianshu didn’t understand what the old man was planning, so he didn’t agree immediately.

"Don't worry, it won't be a wasted trip. Your girlfriend's agency's shares are still registered under the company's name, right? Once you go, those shares will be yours."

Chapter 137 Yukinoshita Haruno's Social Skills

Lin Qianshu finally agreed.

There's no other reason than that they gave way to far too much.

Moreover, Lin Qianshu wasn't the kind of person who didn't know what was good for him. Although his master wanted to take him away and treat him like a beast of burden, he was being treated very well, even excessively so.

If Lin Qianshu didn't have the Willpower System, he might have obediently given in, but unfortunately, he's no longer interested in it, or at least he won't focus his main energy on it.

What puzzled Lin Qianshu was why Grandpa Lin would drag him to the banquet to show off his connections and wealth.

That shouldn't be the case; Grandpa Lin's methods wouldn't be that crude.

But if it's not like that, then what's the point?

Lin Qianshu didn't think his uncle would take him to an insignificant banquet for no reason. After all, the guests who could invite someone of Lin's caliber must have been of high status.

However, as things stand, Lin Qianshu has no use for such high-level connections at all, and even if he did get in touch with them, it wouldn't be of much use. Therefore, he is a little unsure of what the head of the Lin family is thinking.

This is where the drawbacks of emotional perception become apparent. Although Lin Qianshu can sense Grandpa Lin's emotions, he doesn't know the other party's specific plans. Moreover, a big shot like Grandpa Lin, who has been navigating the business world for many years, has an extraordinary ability to control his emotions.

Despite the playful banter between the grandfather and grandson, Lin Qianshu sensed that their emotions remained remarkably stable, showing little fluctuation, and he couldn't discern any unusual behavior whatsoever.

When dealing with this type of person, emotional perception is almost useless.

Since he couldn't figure it out, Lin Qianshu simply stopped thinking about it. Things would work themselves out. He would find out what Old Master Lin was planning when he went there that night.

Would his uncle possibly harm him?

……

At the Yukinoshita family home, Yukinoshita's mother, dressed in a kimono with her hair neatly tied up, was meticulously adjusting Yukinoshita Haruno's attire, striving for perfection so that no one would notice the slightest impropriety.

Yukino, who usually acts carefree and nonchalant, is now like a puppet, letting her mother manipulate her. Because she is a little bored, Yukino can't help but look towards the living room.

On the sofa in the living room, Yukino Yukinoshita sat demurely, holding a paperback book in her hands and absentmindedly flipping through it.

For her, going home was practically equivalent to going to jail. This is not to say that her mother treated her like a criminal; in fact, her mother treated her very well and took good care of her in every aspect of her life.

She felt like going home was like being in prison because every time she came back, she felt like an insignificant person. Her mother's attention was always on her older sister, while she was more like a vase in the house, useful only for being pretty.

A short while later, Yukino and her mother emerged from the house. Yukino was wearing a pure black off-the-shoulder evening gown. The delicate silk fabric was adorned with countless tiny rhinestones, outlining her graceful figure. The slit in the skirt wasn't high, revealing only a section of her smooth, white calves, creating a striking contrast with the black fabric.

With exquisite makeup, expensive jewelry, and a dignified demeanor, a seemingly perfect heir to the Yukinoshita family appeared in Yukino's sight.

Yukino looked at Haruno, who was dressed up in her finest attire, and a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

She knew her sister would be attending the banquet again as the family heir.

"Yono, as the heir of the Yukinoshita family, remember to be mindful of your manners at the banquet and never embarrass the Yukinoshita family," Yukinoshita's mother carefully instructed.

"The organizer of this dinner is very powerful in Tokyo. Although it doesn't directly involve the family business, it's a good opportunity to expand your network. You never know when it might come in handy. Of course, you also need to be careful to spot those with ulterior motives. I'm sure you know that."

"If possible, remember to ask your classmate about the recent building materials order in Tokyo. Even though a letter of intent has been signed and the other party is a well-known large group, it's best to confirm it again before finalizing the formal contract, just to be on the safe side."

The Yukinoshita family recently received a large building materials order from a major conglomerate in Tokyo. The order is substantial and requires the Yukinoshita family to utilize most of the company's working capital. Any mishap could be a major blow. However, if the contract is successfully completed, the Yukinoshita family will also receive a very generous reward and a share of the Tokyo building materials market.

Although the Yukinoshita family has basically confirmed the authenticity of the order through various means, their roots are in Chiba and they know very little about the situation in Tokyo. Therefore, the Yukinoshita family cannot be sure whether there is anything fishy about the order.

Just as Yuki was hesitating, Haruno received an invitation from a classmate to attend a high-profile dinner in Tokyo.

In this project, the Yukinoshita family's construction company was just one of the building material suppliers, and not even among the top suppliers. For a project of this scale, even if the Tokyo local celebrities and dignitaries at the banquet did not participate, they should have heard about it.

Perhaps they could obtain some information from these powerful figures that the Yukino family had not previously discovered, thus helping Yukino's mother make a decision—whether or not to accept this huge order.

With everything prepared, Yuki's mother watched as Yang Nai got into the car, stood in front of the mansion's grand gate, and watched the taillights disappear around the corner at the end of the road.

She turned her gaze back to the living room and found that her youngest daughter had already gone upstairs to rest. She shook her head and went back to doing her own thing.

……

Once the vehicle had completely left the Yukinoshita family mansion, Yukinoshita Haruno finally relaxed, leaning back against the soft, reddish-brown leather seat and manipulating the control panel to separate the rear seats from the driver's seat.

With no music playing and only the wind noise from the moving vehicle in her ears, Yang Nai rested her chin on her hand, quietly gazing at the scenery outside the window, pondering the possible situations she might face at the banquet later that evening.

The person who invited Haruno to the dinner party was her classmate from university. They had a good relationship, but not so good that the other person would willingly offer her social resources. At least, that's what Haruno thought.

In addition, although her classmate came from a prominent family, her own status within the family was not high enough to allow her to introduce outsiders into the circle.

Despite the Yukinoshita family's prestigious reputation in Chiba, in the eyes of Tokyo's elite, they were nothing more than a nouveau riche from the countryside, a third-rate family that couldn't be considered respectable.

So this whole thing felt strange from beginning to end, as if some indescribable hand was manipulating everything, a feeling that made Yukino Yukinoshita very uneasy.

Regardless of who is behind it all or what their intentions are, Yukino Yukinoshita knows very well that she has no right to refuse.

Moreover, this level of banquet can indeed provide her and the Yukinoshita family behind her with what they need. Therefore, as the heir of the Yukinoshita family, she must shoulder the corresponding responsibilities. If she does not do well, this heavy burden will fall on her younger sister, Yukinoshita Yukino.