Chapter 221: A Whole Log, Perfectly Human and Canine!

Chapter 221: A Whole Log, Perfectly Human and Canine!

When Zhang Lin left the hall, he immediately sent a message to Chu Shang, informing him that he would be borrowing a hundred million yuan from the farm’s funds, promising to return it soon.

Chu Shang was taken aback when he received the message.

If this were any other company, transferring a hundred million yuan privately would be a huge red flag. He would never dare to do such a thing, and he might even call the police to arrest the boss.

Or he might notify other shareholders or the board of directors.

But Liyuan Farm was different. With a hundred percent ownership and the farm’s current booming success, there was no reason for Zhang Lin to run away with the money.

So, Chu Shang simply replied that he understood.

Zhang Lin didn’t hesitate. He immediately opened the game’s marketplace and clicked to purchase the 500 pounds of golden-threaded nanmu (Liu Jin Shui Bo).

A game notification promptly appeared:

[Congratulations! You have spent 100 million yuan to purchase 500 pounds of golden-threaded nanmu (Liu Jin Shui Bo). The nanmu is being transported...]



At the same time, a bank transaction notification appeared, deducting 100 million yuan from the farm’s account, leaving a balance of just over 10 million.

However, on the game map, a transport vehicle was already heading towards Linyuan Farm, so it would arrive soon.

Not long after, Zhang Lin and his group followed the principal into an office.

The office had a tea table.

The principal took out a can of tea, which, from the packaging, didn’t seem ordinary.

"Old Master Zhu, Old Master Gu... This tea is a rare treasure. I’ll leave it with you. I need to go back to the hall to preside over the ceremony," the principal said, then hurriedly left. He didn’t know what these people were here for, but it was clear they had something to discuss.

He knew they didn’t want to be disturbed and left tactfully. If not for the old principal’s invitation, he wouldn’t have been able to gather these people.

Moreover, the hall needed him to preside over the ceremony. These donors had already made their contributions, but he still needed to encourage the alumni to contribute to the school.

After the principal left, Lin Muxue took the initiative to sit at the tea-making station.

It seemed she was the most suitable person for this task.

Her tea-making skills were quite good, and she quickly prepared a pot of tea, pouring a cup for each of the elders. "Seniors, please have some tea!"

The elders nodded.

Old Master Zhu joked, "Junior Brother, is your girlfriend also an alumna of our school?"

This caught both Zhang Lin and Lin Muxue off guard.

Was the old man just making random connections?

Zhang Lin quickly explained, "Senior Brother Zhu, you misunderstood. Sister Lin is the project director of my farm, not my girlfriend. She is indeed an alumna of our school."

"Is that so?" Old Master Zhu nodded. "But I must say, you two make a good match."

The others immediately chimed in.

"Yes, you have a harmonious couple look."

"Indeed, Sister Lin is very beautiful."

Old Master Gu teased, "If Sister Lin is invited to the alumni gathering, she must be very accomplished. A man with a successful career can save a lot of trouble with a capable woman by his side. If you’re single, Junior Brother, you should seize the opportunity. After all, you’re the one who gets the moon first because you’re closer to the water."

This made Lin Muxue feel a bit uneasy.

She had already decided she would never marry and sighed inwardly.

She didn’t know how to maintain a relationship anymore.

"Seniors, I already have a girlfriend," Zhang Lin hurriedly explained.

It was one thing to joke around, but involving Sister Lin, who was a woman, was another matter.

The elders laughed but didn’t press the issue.

Old Master Zhu got straight to the point. "Junior Brother, I won’t hide it. We do indeed want to buy golden-threaded nanmu, especially the Liu Jin Shui Bo grade. If you have it, we hope you can part with it."

"Seniors, I do have it, but I can’t be sure if it’s what you need. Let me video call the farm, so you can see it for yourselves," Zhang Lin said, seeing that the transport vehicle had already arrived at the prefabricated house. He then took out his phone and called Liu De.

"Boss, what do you need?" Liu De’s voice came through.

Zhang Lin instructed, "Liu De, a shipment of golden-threaded nanmu has arrived outside the core area. Go and start a video call so I can check it. Also, have Ye Ling and his team secure the nanmu."

"Got it, boss," Liu De replied and hung up.

Soon, a video call came through.

Zhang Lin answered it, and the scene on the other side appeared. A log was being lifted from a truck, and the outer layer had been removed, revealing a solid golden core. The surface was polished to a shine, and it glowed in the sunlight.

"Boss, it’s a log, right?" Liu De’s voice came through.

Old Master Zhu and Old Master Gu instinctively leaned closer to the video, seeing the scene.

They saw a log that glowed with a golden light, so bright and dazzling.

They all looked at the golden-threaded nanmu in disbelief, unable to take their eyes off it.

Their breathing became slightly faster.

Initially, they thought that even if Zhang Lin had 500 pounds of golden-threaded nanmu, it would be in pieces. They never expected it to be a whole log.

What did a whole log of Liu Jin Shui Bo mean?

It was a quality far superior to pieces.

This was almost impossible to find.

Now, they saw it with their own eyes.

Where did this junior brother get such a log?

It was simply incredible.

They didn’t doubt that it was Liu Jin Shui Bo. The golden, wavy appearance in the sunlight was proof enough.

"Junior Brother, I’ll take this log of golden-threaded nanmu for 300 million yuan," Old Master Zhu said immediately.

"Old Master Zhu, it seems only you have 300 million yuan!" Old Master Gu quickly added.

"Who doesn’t have 300 million yuan?"

"Can’t I afford 300 million yuan?"

These people didn't doubt the weight or quality of the golden-threaded nanmu wood. Their eagerness to buy it showed just how much it attracted them.

Zhang Lin couldn't quite understand this. Everyone has different interests, and the wealthier a person is, the more expensive their hobbies tend to be. For these senior students, their hobby was this expensive golden-threaded nanmu wood.

Zhang Lin hurriedly said, "Seniors, you haven't seen the actual piece yet, so there's no rush. After the alumni meeting, you can visit my farm to see it in person. Then we can discuss further, alright?"

This made Old Zhu and the others realize he was a bit anxious, and they smiled in agreement.

After that, they spent a long time watching the golden-threaded nanmu wood on Zhang Lin's phone, showing no sign of losing interest. Poor Liu De had to hold the phone up the entire time.

Later, Zhang Lin brewed several pots of tea for them. When they returned to the auditorium, the event was almost over.

Regarding donations, he contributed a modest amount like everyone else, not wanting to draw too much attention. Then he left with Lin Muxue and returned to the hotel.

What he didn't know was that he had already drawn a lot of attention at the alumni meeting.

Soon, Chen Xin returned to the hotel with Lin Wan'er. As soon as they arrived, Chen Xin couldn't help but find Zhang Lin, who was drinking coffee with Lin Muxue. "Junior Brother, you really made a big impression today. Now, all those famous alumni know who you are. Those senior students even approached you on their own."

"Do you know, those seniors and seniors' sisters all want to add you on WeChat? Since they don't know you, they added me instead. I almost couldn't keep up with all the friend requests. These are valuable connections, you know."

Zhang Lin hadn't expected this, but it made sense. Those senior students were highly sought after, and now that they had approached him, it gave the other alumni a false impression.

"By the way, Junior Brother, did you bring a tuxedo or a suit for the evening alumni banquet?" Chen Xin asked immediately.

Zhang Lin was taken aback. "A tuxedo or a suit? I didn't bring anything like that."

He had never worn such formal attire before.

"Oh!" Chen Xin quickly explained, "There's no strict rule, but in formal settings, it's a sign of mutual respect to wear one. How about I take you to buy a suit now? We still have time."

"Sure!" Zhang Lin nodded.

While it wasn't necessary, since it was a matter of mutual respect and a well-established custom, he didn't want to stand out in a negative way or be the subject of private discussions.

After that, he followed Chen Xin out of the hotel to a nearby mall.

Lin Muxue and Lin Wan'er returned to the hotel to take a shower and quickly put on makeup. They had brought their evening gowns, and women always take a lot of time to get ready.

Zhang Lin had never worn a tuxedo or a suit, so he passively followed Chen Xin, letting his senior pick out one for him.

To his surprise, when he tried on a suit, it fit him perfectly. It looked sharp and felt great, as if his body was a perfect fit for the clothes, neither too loose nor too tight.

It was as if a golden ratio mannequin had put on a suit.

He realized that this was probably due to the medicinal wine and daily exercise, which had improved his physique and made his body more proportionate and muscular.

"Looking pretty sharp, I must say." Zhang Lin teased, looking at himself in the mirror.

The female salesperson was amused and couldn't help but keep glancing at him. She sold suits, and rarely saw a man who looked so good in one. His hair was a bit too casual, but if he got a haircut, he'd look like a total boss, almost charming.

"Junior Brother, I think you should get a haircut," Chen Xin accurately identified the issue. After paying, he took Zhang Lin to a barbershop and had a stylist give him a new haircut.

"You really do look sharp with this haircut," Zhang Lin teased again, showing how satisfied he was.

Indeed, money can do wonders. Now, with no pressure and the daily routine of drinking medicinal wine and exercising, he felt that a little effort in dressing up made a big difference.

When they left the barbershop, the sun had already set, leaving only a warm afterglow.

Chen Xin called his girlfriend and then said to Zhang Lin, "Wan'er and Muxue have already changed into their evening gowns and are watching the sunset by the beach. We can go in through the main gate and see them."

Zhang Lin nodded and followed Chen Xin back to the hotel. As they entered the gate and walked to the beach, he saw Lin Muxue and her sister.

When he saw Lin Muxue in her blue-purple evening gown, perfectly made up and with a new hairstyle, he was momentarily stunned.

She looked exceptionally beautiful, especially when she smiled and chatted with her sister.

He usually preferred younger women, like Fu Yao, but he found himself captivated by Lin Muxue.

It was quite surprising.

Clearly, Lin Muxue had a great charm.

"Lin Wan'er," Chen Xin greeted his girlfriend and walked over to her.

The two women turned to look. Lin Muxue immediately saw Zhang Lin in his suit and with his new haircut.

She was taken aback, as this was the first time she had seen her boss like this.

For some reason, she couldn't help but keep her gaze on him for a long moment until he was right in front of her.

"Big Sister, Zhang President looks so handsome and charming!" Lin Wan'er whispered to her sister. "He's just like my dream man."

"What about me?" Chen Xin looked a bit dejected.

"You're my husband," Lin Wan'er smiled. "Husband is reality, dream man is fantasy."

"I'll take that," Chen Xin said with a pout, regretting a bit that he had taken his junior brother to get a haircut.

(End of Chapter)

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