The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

Zhou Kai was the first to stand up and say, "Brother Chuan, Sichuan University was founded by you. We brothers have already gained too many benefits from you, I can't accept these shares."

After Zhou Kai spoke, Lu Dapao also rose and said, "Kai is right, we cannot take these shares."

Everyone stood up one after another, all saying they wouldn't take the shares.

Lin Chuan looked at these Jvyi Gang brothers, who had gone through thick and thin with him, and said, "Everyone listen, these shares are a reward for your years of contribution to Sichuan University. In the future, you must work together to further grow the Sichuan University Group."

Zhou Rui followed up, "What Lin Chuan said is right, everyone should stop declining. The best way to repay Lin Chuan is to do well with Sichuan University."

After the meeting ended, Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui arranged some matters and then left Sichuan University Group, heading directly to the City Committee office of Tang Yumeng.

"Yumeng, I need to leave Jiangbei City for a while," Lin Chuan said to Tang Yumeng upon entering the office.

Tang Yumeng didn't ask where Lin Chuan was going, she simply said, "Take care of yourself out there, I'll be waiting for you to return."

Lin Chuan nodded slightly and said, "I will. You take care of yourself too."

This was an office, and the two could only hold hands, their eyes meeting, with all emotions unspoken.

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Sichuan University Group Office.

Zhou Kai hesitated a moment at the office door but decided to go in.

There were few people in the office, and Ma Yilin was organizing some files. Seeing Zhou Kai enter, her cheeks turned red, she stood up without speaking, and headed out of the office.

Zhou Kai was slightly taken aback, smiled at the others watching, and turned to chase after her.

Catching up with Ma Yilin, seeing no one in the corridor, Zhou Kai whispered, "Yilin..."

As soon as he spoke, Ma Yilin interrupted him, glancing at him shyly, and softly said, "I'll go take a leave, meet me at the supermarket entrance on the street corner."

Zhou Kai nodded with a mumbled agreement, saying nothing further. He exited the group office building, coincidentally as Lu Dapao also came out. Upon seeing Zhou Kai with a troubled face, he said, "Kai, I've been looking everywhere for you."

"Uh, what is it you're looking for me?" Zhou Kai asked.

Lu Dapao said, "I really don't want to go to Iraq, and if I go, what about Keiko in Japan?"

Seems like this guy is still thinking about his Japanese girl.

"Damn, what use is it telling me, go tell Brother Chuan and Chili Pepper." At this moment, Zhou Kai had no time to banter with him.

Lu Dapao said miserably, "Going alone feels a bit cowardly, you should come with me."

"You usually brag about being brave, go speak for yourself, I don't have time." Zhou Kai said, turning to leave.

Lu Dapao grabbed Zhou Kai and said, "Kai, for the sake of our future happiness, you need to come with me to talk."

At this moment, Ma Yilin also came out of the building, glanced at Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao without speaking, and walked forward.

Seeing Ma Yilin coming out, Zhou Kai was a bit anxious and said to Lu Dapao, "Da Pao, I really have something to do, maybe I'll give Brother Chuan a call later. Anyway, I'm off now."

With that, he chased after Ma Yilin.

Lu Dapao somewhat understood when he saw this, he rubbed his head and muttered to himself, "Damn, since when did Kai learn to chase women, the sun must have risen from the west."

Catching up with Ma Yilin, Zhou Kai grinned foolishly.

"Look at your silly face," Ma Yilin teased.

At the supermarket entrance, Zhou Kai and Ma Yilin went in, bought some fruits and gifts, and then headed towards Zhou Kai's house.

Zhou Kai's parents had already been notified by their son and prepared a table full of dishes.

Under Zhou Kai's guidance, Ma Yilin arrived at Zhou Kai's home.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie." As she entered, Ma Yilin greeted Zhou Kai's parents sweetly with a smile.

Zhou Kai's parents were so delighted, their faces were practically blooming with happiness. They warmly invited Ma Yilin to sit down, offering tea and fruits.

"Uncle, Auntie, please don't trouble yourselves. I'm not an outsider." Ma Yilin's sweet words made the couple feel quite comfortable.

At their first meeting, Ma Yilin left a very good impression on Zhou Kai's parents. Zhou Kai's mother held Ma Yilin's hand and said, "Xiao Ma, our Xiao Kai is so fortunate to have a girlfriend like you."

Ma Yilin caught a glimpse of Zhou Kai who was giggling beside her, and her face flushed brightly,

After dinner, Ma Yilin proactively helped Zhou Kai's mother clean up the tableware, washing dishes and tidying up, making Zhou Kai's mother like her even more.

Once everything was tidied, Zhou Kai's mother took out a box from the inner room, sat next to Ma Yilin, and said with a kind smile, "Xiao Ma, these are a pair of bracelets that Xiao Kai's grandmother left for me. I'm handing them over to you."

This action from Zhou Kai's mother clearly told Ma Yilin that she was considered Zhou Kai's wife, and this family heirloom was being entrusted to her.

Ma Yilin quickly declined, saying, "Auntie, this gift is too precious. I can't accept it, you should keep it."

Zhou Kai's father chimed in from the side, "Girl, just take it. In the future, you need to help us keep an eye on Xiao Kai."

Ma Yilin glanced at Zhou Kai, who smiled and said, "Just accept it."

Ma Yilin knew there was no way to refuse, so she took it.

After sitting for a while, Zhou Kai noticed it was past two in the afternoon and told his parents that he would go out with Ma Yilin for a walk.

The couple naturally did not object and warmly encouraged Ma Yilin to visit often.

After leaving the house, Ma Yilin wanted to return the bracelet to Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai refused outright, saying it was a gift from his parents, and there was no way he could take it back.

Ma Yilin was adamant, which left Zhou Kai agitated, and he said, "Yilin, I'm sincere about you. If you accept me as your boyfriend, then please accept it."

Ma Yilin blushed once more and said, "You're quite straightforward. I'm willing to date you, but this bracelet..."

Zhou Kai, hearing Ma Yilin's agreement before she finished speaking, was so delighted that he almost jumped up. He grabbed Ma Yilin's hand and said, "Yilin, no more words needed. I'll take you to a movie."

Zhou Kai's personal issue was thus resolved, while Lu Dapao thickened his skin and went to find Zhou Rui. After much consideration, Zhou Rui decided to send Lu Dapao back to manage the fishery in Fukuoka, Japan. Meanwhile, Zhou Kai was transferred back to the Group Headquarters in Jiangbei City, concurrently overseeing Haiqing Pool, Huaqing Pool, and the sand pit, while Zhao Zhonghai and the monk were sent to Iraq.

Upon receiving the news, Zhou Kai was overjoyed. Having just established a relationship with Ma Yilin, being separated for long would be unbearable.

It was in the afternoon when Lin Chuan flew to Beijing. Upon arriving, he went straight to the old General's residence.

Before coming to Beijing, Lin Chuan had brought both pieces of Yin Yang Jade with him. These two pieces contained many secrets, perhaps the old General would discover some mysteries after looking at them.

The old General had long regarded Lin Chuan as a half-son. Upon learning that Lin Chuan had found the other piece of jade, he was overjoyed.

At this moment, the old General carefully examined the two jade pieces.

"Lin Chuan, for both pieces of Yin Yang Jade to come into your possession suggests you have a significant destiny with them. You must cherish them," the old General said, returning the jade to Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan nodded, "Don't worry, old General, I will cherish them."

The old General said, "According to the information provided by Li Huaishan, there is a mysterious power within these two pieces of jade, and they hold an earth-shattering secret. You must find a way to uncover the secret, fulfilling my long-held wish."

Lin Chuan said, "Old General, Li Huaishan once told me that these two pieces of jade are connected to some grievances between the cultivation sects. Are you aware of this matter?"

The old General nodded slightly, "I've heard the Sect Leader of the Xuanyuan Sect, Fan Tianlong, mention this. He said that hundreds of years ago, the largest cultivation sect in the Central Plains, the Quan Dao Sect, suddenly crumbled overnight. Its three major disciples, Fan Changhe, Feng Junjie, and Li Quanlin founded their own sects, which evolved into the Xuanyuan Sect, Tai Chi Sect, and Ancient Martial Sect."

"Among the three disciples, Fan Changhe was the most deep in cultivation, Feng Junjie excelled in Tai Chi and the Five Elements, while Li Quanlin, though not highly cultivated, was very knowledgeable in differentiating Taoist artifacts. Hence, the Xuanyuan Sect focused mainly on cultivation, Tai Chi Sect prioritized divination and geomancy, and the Ancient Martial Sect focused on protecting cultural relics since the late Qing Dynasty era to prevent foreign invaders from plundering the country's precious artifacts."

"How are these two pieces of jade related to those sects?" Lin Chuan asked curiously.

The old General said, "These two pieces of Yin Yang Jade are treasures of Taoism, which is what you refer to as cultivation sects. The founder of the Quan Dao Sect established the sect after discovering the mysterious power within these jades. Over the centuries, the jades were always held by the masters of Quan Dao Sect, and it is said that the collapse of the sect has a lot to do with these pieces."

"I see." Lin Chuan pondered and said, "Old General, do you think there truly exists someone who can cultivate to what they call the True Immortal Realm?"

The old General smiled slightly, "I wouldn't know, but I believe that not every event of ascension or eternal life recorded in ancient texts is fictional. Let me tell you a closely guarded secret. Twenty years ago, during an expedition by the national geology team to Yuxue Peak of Kunlun Mountain, they encountered a rare avalanche. Just as the team was on the brink of being buried by the avalanche, a white-bearded Taoist descended from the sky and moved all team members to safety with a wave of his hand."

"Ah..." Lin Chuan exclaimed involuntarily.

The old General continued, "The shocked members found themselves dumbstruck, and the white-bearded Taoist had vanished by the time they came around."