The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official-Chapter 1205

Chapter 1205: Chapter 1205
When Lin Yifan returned to the private room, he was completely transformed.
People rely on clothes, Buddhas rely on gold.
Already handsome and charming, now with an added air of pride.
Walking like the wind, Li Fengnian couldn’t help but increase his estimation of him.
"Sit down quickly, uncle has specially invited us for this feast."
Shen Shiyao was naturally delighted and hurriedly pulled Lin Yifan’s arm as she spoke.
Lin Yifan nodded slightly, but his gaze fell on the other side of Li Fengnian.
At this moment, an elderly man with gray hair and a long beard was sitting there.
His face was glowing with health, and he wore sunglasses.
He was dressed in a white coat and appeared very kind.
"Shiyao didn’t tell me in advance; otherwise, I would’ve prepared a gift. Please forgive my oversight, uncle, I will bring you something nice next time I come to the city."
Lin Yifan pulled out a chair to sit down, without inquiring about the old man’s identity.
"Shiyao told me you saved her from the jaws of a bear, which is a great credit to our family. I represent my sister today in thanking Shiyao’s savior."
Li Fengnian raised his glass towards Lin Yifan.
"Teacher Tang is devoted to remote education and has been kind to our village. If something were to happen on our land, it wouldn’t be right emotionally or logically."
Lin Yifan quickly got up, held his cup with both hands to show respect.
After they both finished their drinks, Li Fengnian inquired further.
"Young man, you are promising and handsome; Shiyao really didn’t pick the wrong person. But I heard you plan to settle down in the countryside?"
"Yes, as this black soil has nurtured me, I want to give back in my small way."
Lin Yifan put down his wine cup and nodded.
Li Fengnian took a bite of food and glanced at the old man beside him.
Receiving a nod, he continued.
"It’s good to have this intention, like students returning from studying abroad to repay their homeland. Young people are getting more accomplished now. Yet, someone as talented as you would be somewhat wasted in a small village. I have a building in the county—it’s only six stories, but the location is good. I planned to open a restaurant, but the catering industry isn’t doing well now. How about turning it into a private convalescence home? I’ll fund, you provide expertise; we split it fifty-fifty, what do you think?"
Offering a six-story building, Lin Yifan hesitated slightly and glanced at Shiyao who was still serving him food.
She didn’t react, indicating she had been unaware of this proposal.
"I don’t have this plan or experience for now; I’d rather return to the village for some time. If the opportunity arises later, I’ll discuss it with you then."
Skillfully sidestepping, Lin Yifan essentially declined.
This flat-out refusal brought a change to Li Fengnian’s expression.
"It’s good to have a learning attitude as a young person, but opportunities are rare and some decisions must be made decisively. If I’m not afraid of financial loss as the investor, what do you have to worry about? Still, if you want to develop in the village, it’s fine. I’m handling the road and bridge project in Red Earth Town; why not take some sections to practice? I’ll provide the funds and workers, you supervise the site. After a few years of experience, you can take on bigger tasks."
Offering both a hospital and road construction.
Each proposal involves millions in investment.
Anyone else might already be showering him with gratitude and pledging loyalty.
But Lin Yifan merely smiled, raised his glass: "Thank you for your kind offer, but I’m narrow-minded and foolish, having studied medicine for years, giving it up now would be wasteful. I truly appreciate your goodwill, but I can’t undertake these tasks. Please find someone more capable."
Lin Yifan finished and drank down his cup.
His repeated refusals chilled the mood of the dinner.
Li Fengnian merely nodded and fell silent.
Shen Shiyao, however, grew anxious.
"Uncle, didn’t we agree to only eat today and not discuss other matters?"
Li Fengnian could only chuckle and change the topic.
"Yes, yes, this is a family dinner, my bad habits flared up again. Let’s eat, let’s eat!"
No longer pressing Lin Yifan to change jobs, the dinner settled into a casual chat.
In less than two hours, the family dinner ended.
"Uncle, we’re going shopping."
It’s rare to visit the county; naturally, Shiyao wasn’t eager to head back.
Clinging to Lin Yifan’s arm, they headed out for a stroll.
"I’ve already arranged rooms for you; stay in the county tonight and return tomorrow. I haven’t had my fill at lunch; tonight, I’ll drink properly with Yifan."
Li Fengnian didn’t stop them.
"Alright."
Since an elder requested, Lin Yifan couldn’t refuse.
Besides, he also had many items to purchase in the county.
After the pair left the private room, Li Fengnian turned around.
Looking at the silent old man.
"Master Zhang, what do you think of this young man?"
The old man stroked his beard, clasped his left thumb against his fingers.
Frowning slightly, as if he calculated something.
But not fully believing, he recalculated.
"Mr. Li, I appreciate your trust over the years, but I cannot read this person’s face!"
Ultimately, the old man sighed.
"Master Zhang, you’re the most famous feng shui master in the province, my sister specifically invited you to assess whether my niece’s boyfriend matches her. How can I explain this to my sister with your words?"
Li Fengnian pulled out divination fees prepared in advance from beneath the table.
Ten stacks placed before the old man.
"Mr. Li, to tell you honestly, judging by his face and birthdate, he shouldn’t have lived past twelve. Yet he’s sitting here unaffected, which is why I say, I cannot read his face."
The old man pushed the money back.
"Master, what do you mean?"
Li Fengnian was momentarily stunned by those words.
"He was born with a short life sign; should’ve perished at three, twelve being his limit. Yet he survived till now, confirming someone assisted him in defying fate. Based on this merit alone, is beyond my reach. Thus, his destiny is not divinely preordained, his future, my limited ability cannot foresee. Divination does not predict fully, fearing celestial uncertainty."
The old man stood up and stepped towards the door.
Leaving only Li Fengnian sitting alone in the private room.
"Sister, even Master Zhang dares not predict this young man, what now?"
Addressing the woman on the phone resembling Shen Shiyao, Li Fengnian was respectful.
"Such a person indeed exists, no wonder Shiyao was willing to break the engagement for him."
Shen Shiyao’s mother exuded an air of elegance as she sat.
"If necessary, I’ll arrange for Shiyao to be sent back forcibly. As long as they’re separated long enough, it should be fine."
Li Fengnian spoke somewhat anxiously.
The marriage alliance between Shen and Tang families concerned the big picture, leaving no room for error.
"The marriage was originally forced by the Tang family. Now that Shiyao broke the engagement, I sort of agree. But I’m afraid the Tang family will act, since Tang Zhimao liked her since childhood, won’t let it go easily. Just wait and see, ensure Shiyao’s safety, ignore other matters temporarily; in a few days, I’ll let my second brother return to check on things."
In Shangjing, the elite family marriage concerned the survival of thousands connected to the two families.
This unexpected twist hadn’t been foreseen by anyone.
After hanging up the phone, Li Fengnian leaned back in his chair.
"This young man doesn’t even know he’s stirred up a massive disaster."