Chapter 204: A Promising Young Person

Lin Yin never expected that Liu Hui bought her a new mobile phone, a new watch, new clothes, and new shoes. At first glance, she realized they were all top-tier brands she had only heard of but never seen before, and they were even custom-made…

“I can’t accept such expensive gifts…” Lin Yin’s hands trembled.

“Do you love me?”

“Yes…”

“Then that’s enough.” Liu Hui reached out and covered Lin Yin’s mouth.

“……”

Lin Yin knew very well that this entire outfit was extremely valuable. She also understood that accepting such a big gift from Liu Hui on behalf of Lü Yang was probably not entirely proper, but… didn’t Lü Yang say… it didn’t matter? As long as he didn’t starve to death…

Then… it didn’t matter.

Lin Yin didn’t know that the person Liu Hui was taking ‘him’ to meet today wasn’t some ordinary friend, but her father, the chairman of Yida Group, Liu Jianhao!

…

Hengsheng Hospital, VIP Ward.

“Dad, this is Lü Yang.” After bringing Lü Yang into the ward, Liu Hui nervously introduced ‘him’ to her father, Liu Jianhao.

“Hello, Uncle.”

Lin Yin put on a wide smile and looked at Liu Jianhao. She had only learned from Liu Hui just before entering the hospital building whom she was bringing ‘him’ to visit today.

Lü Yang said it didn’t matter, so it didn’t matter. Anyway, the trouble was already big enough; a little more wouldn’t hurt.

“Oh? Have a seat.”

Liu Jianhao looked over ‘Lü Yang’ from head to toe. This was the young man he had once described as ‘having a heart of gold.’

Seeing that her father’s expression hadn’t changed at all, showing neither joy nor displeasure, Liu Hui couldn’t help but feel uneasy inside…

“I heard Xiao Hui talk about you yesterday, and about you being sick, so I came with her today to see you…” Lin Yin had been taught from a young age by her parents to be respectful to elders, so as soon as she sat down, she started making polite conversation with Liu Jianhao.

Liu Jianhao looked at the ‘Lü Yang’ in front of him, feeling very strange…

First, his clothing… didn’t seem like that of a migrant worker, as Liu Hui had described. Did Xiao Hui buy them for him? Second… his tone of voice seemed somewhat different from the brave and clever young man he had imagined, the one who rescued Liu Hui from the kidnappers…

If he wasn’t truly foolish, then he was extremely cunning and very good at hiding his true self.

Finally, Liu Jianhao had an indescribable sense of familiarity with the young man before him. As for why, he couldn’t say.

“I heard Xiao Hui mention you. Regarding the kidnapping case, our Liu Family owes you a great debt…” Liu Jianhao replied to ‘Lü Yang,’ his face still expressionless.

“Kidnapping case?” Lin Yin was stunned. Although Liu Hui had mentioned Donkey Head Mountain and such the past couple of days, she had never actually brought up that kidnapping incident.

“You saved Xiao Hui’s life. That is very, very important to me.” Liu Jianhao continued.

“This… ah… ah… it was nothing… I just did what I should… hehe… haha…” Lin Yin could only let out a few awkward laughs.

She found that ever since she ended up in this big, clumsy body, her way of speaking had clearly become much more foolish.

…

“I heard you used to work at Jiahui?”

“Mmm… ah…”

“Why did you leave later?”

“This… personal reasons…”

“Would you be interested in coming back to work for my company?” Liu Jianhao proposed to ‘Lü Yang.’

“This…” Lin Yin looked at Liu Hui. Seeing Liu Hui nod at ‘him,’ she quickly agreed with Liu Jianhao: “Okay, okay…”

“Since you’ll be with Xiao Hui from now on, you certainly can’t keep doing what you did before. But putting you directly into the group headquarters wouldn’t suit you either. I want you to start as an ordinary employee at Jiahui, to begin familiarizing yourself with the operation and management of a branch store…” Liu Jianhao explained his plan to ‘Lü Yang.’

Liu Jianhao’s time was short. For this person who might accompany his daughter for the rest of her life, he had to force growth. Otherwise, when he passed away, he would be very worried about Liu Hui… his most cherished daughter, the proof and fruit of his love with Li Tingting, almost his greatest concern in this world.

“Okay…” Lin Yin had studied art design, so the renovation and decoration industry was quite relevant. Hearing that Liu Jianhao planned for ‘him’ to quickly learn and take charge of a Jiahui branch’s operations, with the future possibility of entering Yida Group headquarters, she felt very excited about the bright prospects.

Amid her excitement, she also felt a bit lost. In a few days, she would be back to her old self…

If not for her reluctance to leave her parents, Lin Yin strongly felt the impulse to keep occupying this body by force.

“You should know, right? Yida Group started in the renovation industry. Later, our business expanded to include upstream and downstream home furnishing markets and decorative materials markets. Although we’ve done some real estate in recent years, Yida’s roots are still in renovation and home furnishing…”

“I happen to have a project proposal here that someone sent me, about opening a furniture and decor mall in Hukou District. Take it and look it over. If you have any good ideas about this project, you can come find me anytime or call me to discuss.” Liu Jianhao pulled a project proposal from the documents beside him and tossed it to ‘Lü Yang.’

“Dad! This is only your first meeting! Do you have to pressure him like this?” Liu Hui was clearly a bit unhappy. She worried that Lü Yang, being just a small roadside renovation worker, wouldn’t understand things like furniture malls at all.

“Xiao Hui, Uncle is doing this for my own good.” Lin Yin stopped Liu Hui, picked up the project proposal, and began studying it intently, her face showing an eager expression.

Liu Jianhao’s gaze at ‘Lü Yang’ gradually softened, and a slight look of appreciation appeared on his face. Of course, he didn’t expect ‘Lü Yang’ to handle things perfectly right away, but ‘his’ ambition at least proved that this was ‘a promising young person.’

…

“Xiao Ya, do you know Gong Jian?” After dinner, when only Lü Yang and Yi Ya were left in the hotel room and Yi Ya was about to review her lessons, Lü Yang confirmed some things with her.

“Who is Gong Jian? I don’t know him.” Yi Ya shook her head.

“Do you know Lü Yang?” Lü Yang asked next.

Yi Ya gave ‘Lin Yin’ a strange look but didn’t reply to ‘her.’

“Xiao Ya, what is your relationship with Lü Yang now?” Lü Yang smiled and asked Yi Ya again.

During the day, after sensing the ill-intentioned gazes of the two people suspected to be ‘Yang Lin and Wu Yunfei,’ Lü Yang began to suspect that the Mysterious Domain had arranged replacements for Yang Lin and Wu Yunfei.

If that were the case, then the events at Jing’an Residential Area—where Yang Lin pestered Yi Ya, and Yi Ya asked Lü Yang to pretend to be her boyfriend—could still happen. Then, it was still possible for him and Yi Ya to later share a passionate kiss on a stormy night and hold hands talking at the community hospital.

Thus, their feelings for each other might not have changed at all.

Of course, this was just Lü Yang’s own one-sided thoughts and wishes. He had to confirm it with Yi Ya. Although Lü Yang initially felt this was rather pointless, now that they were alone in the room, he couldn’t help but ask Yi Ya.

“Yinyin, do you suspect me?” Yi Ya put down her textbook and looked at ‘Lin Yin’ with confusion but seriousness.

“Suspect? What do you mean?” Lü Yang clearly didn’t quite understand what Yi Ya meant by this.

“I know you and Lü Yang pretended to others that you were a couple. At first, it was just you using Lü Yang to avoid harassment from Zhang Jun and Ji Wenqiang. But you actually ended up falling for each other for real. Even though I knew Lü Yang first and have a good relationship with him too, you are my best friend. We are as close as sisters. No matter what, I wouldn’t go after him. Don’t you believe me?” Yi Ya looked very hurt.

Lü Yang was completely baffled. What did Yi Ya mean? He and Lin Yin pretended to be a couple? How did this get more and more absurd?

“I pretended to be a couple with him? We ended up falling for each other for real?” Lü Yang vigorously patted his own forehead.

“I don’t want to explain anymore. I’ve already explained this to you many times. If you still refuse to believe me, there’s nothing I can do.” Yi Ya looked somewhat saddened.

“Xiao Ya, you’ve got it wrong.”

From Yi Ya’s reaction and what she just said, Lü Yang seemed to understand a bit.

Zhang Jun and Ji Wenqiang were probably the Mysterious Domain’s replacements for Yang Lin and Wu Yunfei. But because Lin Yin was now more beautiful than Yi Ya, half a year ago, they didn’t harass Yi Ya, but instead harassed Lin Yin!

Half a year ago, what should have happened was Yi Ya, at Jing’an Residential Area, claiming Lü Yang was her boyfriend to avoid Yang Lin and Wu Yunfei’s harassment. This event changed to Lin Yin, at Jing’an Residential Area, claiming Lü Yang was her boyfriend to avoid harassment from Zhang Jun and Ji Wenqiang!

At the end of the Mountain Peak Village Mysterious Domain, he unexpectedly got the chance to enhance body charm, but it ended up enhancing Lin Yin! This actually caused a Butterfly Effect in the human world! Leading to the person who pretended to be Lü Yang’s girlfriend and ended up falling for him becoming Lin Yin!

Damn it!

The problem was, for some reason, Lin Yin’s memories hadn’t been erased. Everything seemed to have become extremely chaotic!

If it weren’t for the Mysterious Domain’s error, Lü Yang would think his own mind was starting to become disordered…

“You still don’t believe me?” Yi Ya clearly ‘misunderstood’ ‘Lin Yin’s’ meaning, and her brows furrowed.

“Xiao Ya, don’t say anything for now. Just listen to me, okay?” After realizing the seriousness of the situation, Lü Yang had to use a firmer tone.

This matter had to be handled properly, and it had to be resolved before returning to Guishe City. First, he must not harm the friendship between Lin Yin and Yi Ya. Second, he must try to pull his relationship with Yi Ya back onto its previous track.

Yi Ya was somewhat unhappy but still reluctantly replied to ‘Lin Yin,’ “Go ahead…”