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Chapter 291: What Are You Thinking?
Chapter 291: What Are You Thinking?
Chen Hao, Wu Ling, Hu Dong, and the others quickly arrived at the entrance of the auditorium.
"Students, please show your passes for registration," the teacher in charge of the check-in immediately asked them.
This question made the group exchange glances.
Chen Hao immediately said, "Teacher, we don't need a pass. We want to know why the student named Zhang Lin was allowed to enter the auditorium. From what we understand, he doesn't have the qualifications to attend the alumni event."
Wu Ling quickly added, "That's right. If he can go in, why can't we?"
The teacher immediately looked at them with a sly expression, instantly understanding their thoughts. These students were always the same at every alumni event—mindless and envious.
Really, people like this should not say they graduated from Xinhua University when they're out in the world.
Many people, whether they used to struggle or came from poor backgrounds, could rise to success if they worked hard and seized their opportunities. However, there were always some classmates who liked to judge others with old-fashioned eyes, thinking the other person couldn't possibly do better than themselves.
Such classmates were the worst.
Clearly, the ones in front of him were no different.
He countered, "Do you really think you can compare yourselves to that student, Zhang Lin?"
The teacher was quite familiar with Zhang Lin because he was the owner of Linyuan Farm, which had recently become very famous.
If even Zhang Lin couldn't get in, how many others would have the qualifications?
Hearing this, Wu Ling immediately said, "Teacher, that's right, it's the same Zhang Lin. I don't think he has the qualifications."
The teacher smiled and asked, "Students, if the owner of Linyuan Farm doesn't have the qualifications to attend the alumni event, do you think you do?"
Linyuan Farm owner?
These words stunned Chen Hao and the others. They had learned from their previous visit to Linyuan Farm that Zhang Lin was the owner, but wasn't it later proven that he wasn't?
How did he become the owner again?
"He's not the owner of Linyuan Farm!" Wu Ling immediately protested. She had lost her job because she had falsely advertised, believing he was the owner of Linyuan Farm.
The teacher shook his head. "The school's invitation won't be wrong. He is the owner of Linyuan Farm. You clearly know him, but he didn't let you know he was the owner. Maybe he didn't want you to know, so you should reflect on yourselves."
This statement stunned Chen Hao, Wu Ling, Hu Dong, and the others.
The owner of Linyuan Farm?
He just didn't want them to know?
Why?
Four years of being classmates, and not a bit of friendship?
At this moment, a crowd gathered around, attracted by the commotion. Many people pieced together the situation from the snippets of conversation and began to mock them.
"Looks like these people have issues. Otherwise, someone with achievements wouldn't deny it in front of their classmates."
"Exactly, it's clear he doesn't even want to be polite to them."
"Such people definitely have issues. There are always a few in every class."
"..."
These comments left Chen Hao, Wu Ling, and Hu Dong with their faces pale.
They never expected this outcome.
But they had no idea why Zhang Lin would be so hostile toward them. After all, at every class reunion, they always thought of inviting Zhang Lin, even though they believed he was doing poorly and wanted to introduce him to job opportunities.
However, with the crowd's pointed remarks, they couldn't bear to stay any longer and hastily left.
After Zhang Lin and Lin Muxue entered the auditorium, they noticed that the atmosphere inside was different from that outside. It was clear that money and fame could indeed change a person's demeanor.
Inside, Zhang Lin found a seat and didn't bother to socialize or chat with others. Networking at alumni events wasn't his style, and he had no interest in it.
Chen Xin had already taken his girlfriend, Lin Wan'er, to greet some of the seniors they knew and exchange contact information with those they didn’t.
Lin Senior Sister, on the other hand, was immediately surrounded by a group of people, mostly men, all dressed in suits, looking confident and accomplished. It was clear that they were successful individuals, and their immediate gathering around Lin Senior Sister demonstrated her charisma.
Back in the elite alumni group, there were always a bunch of people trying to recruit Lin Senior Sister. Were the entrepreneurial seniors truly impressed by her talent, or was it more about her as a person? She was beautiful, had a great figure, a graceful demeanor, and strong capabilities. For many outstanding men, she was the perfect partner.
He suspected that very few, if any, genuinely invited her based on her abilities alone.
Lin Senior Sister handled the attention with ease, charming everyone with her smile, but no one succeeded in winning her over. They all left disappointed.
Zhang Lin, on the other hand, enjoyed a peaceful moment, not needing to disturb others or be disturbed himself.
However, a few older men caught his attention. They were sitting in front of him, and no one dared to disturb them. Whenever someone tried to approach, a simple gesture from one of the men made them back off.
Clearly, these few men had gathered to talk privately, and no one would dare to intrude.
What caught Zhang Lin’s attention was their conversation, as they were discussing the golden-threaded nanmu.
"Quite a surprise, Wang Dong’s set was actually snatched by that guy."
"Seems like we’re out of the loop, but it looks like he’s really in trouble. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have parted with a few billion."
"Right now, there’s still some golden-threaded nanmu, but the high-quality pieces are becoming rarer."
"True, the gilded water ripple pattern hasn’t appeared in years, except for the set he brought to the auction."
"..."
Zhang Lin had been hoping to find a customer for the golden-threaded nanmu at this alumni event. Now, it seemed he didn’t even need to look; high-quality customers had come to him.
From their demeanor and conversation, it was clear that these men could afford it and were very interested in buying.
Just then, Lin Muxue approached and sat down next to him. "President Zhang, hiding here all alone, not thinking about expanding your network?"
Zhang Lin glanced at Senior Sister, and as she sat down, he could feel the gazes of many young, accomplished seniors on him. They all looked over, clearly noticing him.
Indeed, Zhang Lin had caught their attention.
Lin Muxue was the flower of Xin Hua University, the most charming one. They had already confirmed that she was unmarried and didn’t have a boyfriend. After their failed attempts to chat with her, she had now sat next to another man, who seemed to have arrived with her.
It was only natural that they were curious about his identity.
Zhang Lin cared about these men but leaned in to ask Lin Muxue quietly, "Senior Sister, who are those older men in front? It seems like many want to approach them, but they back off with just a gesture."
Lin Muxue glanced at the older men and whispered, "They’re big shots, the kind who run large corporations. Have you heard of Luoshui Group? One of them founded it. They were invited by the old principal for the 70th anniversary celebration."
"Otherwise, they’d be impossible to invite. Compared to them, the achievements of the others in this hall are nothing. So, if they want to approach, they have to see if they’re given the opportunity. If not, who dares to be so presumptuous?"
"Really that powerful?" Zhang Lin was surprised, even though he had guessed, and then he whispered, "Senior Sister, do you believe I can make them come and chat with me?"
"???" Lin Muxue was taken aback, subconsciously reaching out to touch his forehead. "You’re not feverish, are you? What are you dreaming about?"
(End of Chapter)
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