Chapter 113: Chapter 107: Former Principal of Yan University
"Hmph, you don’t even know where you were wrong? Think it over!" Xia Xue pouted, but still extended her hand to take the bouquet of roses Xiao Lin had placed in front of her. Receiving roses from the man she loves is probably a dream for most girls, and with ninety-nine roses at once, even a girl who doesn’t particularly like roses would be delighted.
"I’m hungry, what did you bring back to eat? Oh, and don’t leave the room until you figure it out, I’m staying at the door!" Xia Xue, wearing a sheer nightgown with her graceful figure, walked nonchalantly past Xiao Lin, leaving him utterly puzzled and unable to figure out what trick Xia Xue was playing.
Leisurely holding the bouquet of roses, Xia Xue left the room. After all the crying and fussing, her stomach was already empty. If she didn’t eat something soon, she might faint from hunger. With such intense activity last night and only having eaten a bit for breakfast, after all this drama, it was almost three in the afternoon.
Watching Xia Xue happily feasting at the door, Xiao Lin finally remembered that he hadn’t eaten anything at noon either. He dutifully complied with Xia Xue’s words. After finally coaxing her out of bed to eat, her anger simmered down. He couldn’t risk angering her again. This woman really was like Hua Qingyi said, needing to be cajoled.
"Um, Xue Er, could you bring something in for me?" Xiao Lin stood at the room door, looking at Xia Xue with a pitiful expression. If Xiao Lin’s comrades saw him like this, they’d probably laugh their heads off.
Actually, Xiao Lin wasn’t really hungry. With his physique and training, even going a day and a night without eating or drinking wouldn’t be an issue, let alone Xiao Lin, who was unusual. He had mastered the Nine Dragon True Qi, and could survive three days and nights without food or water, just by absorbing water molecules through his skin.
But this was just Xiao Lin’s way of showing Xia Xue an attitude. "Look, I haven’t eaten either. As soon as I knew I was wrong, I made sure to come back without even eating first." Xiao Lin didn’t expect Xia Xue to give him something to eat.
As expected, Xia Xue, with a queen-like demeanor, smiled charmingly and said, "It’s simple if you want to eat, no one’s stopping you. Just come out and eat, this stuff was bought by you, you have the right to eat it! I didn’t stop you!"
"Xue Er, what did I do wrong exactly? I promise it won’t happen again, okay?" Xiao Lin pleaded pitifully, thinking over and over again but still couldn’t figure out what else he did to upset Xia Xue.
Xia Xue was quite satisfied with the food Xiao Lin brought back. It included her favorite crystal dumplings, from that restaurant near Yan University. Hearing Xiao Lin sounding so pitiful, Xia Xue thought for a moment and said, "Dr. Xiao, do you think I’m so petty, not even giving you this bit of freedom? Then you’re wrong. I don’t blame you for turning off your phone due to urgent matters because everyone can be overwhelmingly busy at times. Besides, you just said you encountered a bank robbery and got trapped inside. I have no doubts about that. So, I’m not angry about you turning off your phone, I was just worried if something happened to you, if you encountered something bad!"
The more Xia Xue spoke, the more agitated she became, and the more agitated she was, the more passionately she spoke: "Do you really think I’m such a petty woman? Not at all understanding you? I tell you, I’m not. I’m not angry because you turned off your phone, nor because you didn’t reply to my messages. At that time, I was just worried. But you, once you turned your phone back on, didn’t you see my messages? My missed calls? So what did you do?" By the time she finished speaking, Xia Xue had almost finished eating, tears unknowingly started to flow again, as if she was the most pitiful person in the world.
"Even now, do you still not understand where you went wrong?" Xia Xue asked in return.
Listening to Xia Xue speak so righteously, speaking tearfully and with so much grievance, Xiao Lin felt even more guilty. How could he have let Xia Xue suffer such grievances? Hearing Xia Xue’s words, Xiao Lin felt even more remorseful, not expecting Xia Xue’s anger wasn’t about the phone being off, nor about not replying to her messages. Thinking it over, Xiao Lin seemed to understand why Xia Xue was angry.
But, could Xiao Lin say that call was meant for the old man at Dragon Soul? Dragon Soul doesn’t exist in the eyes of the public; only senior officials with special operations forces experience know about Dragon Soul. Ordinary senior officials, those unrelated to the military, would have to be at least vice-minister level to possibly come into contact with that realm.
Moreover, any special operations warrior who participated in the Dragon Soul selection and got eliminated must keep it confidential. They can’t mention anything about Dragon Soul, not even to their closest family. Dragon Soul only exists between the upper echelons of Huaxia and the special operations forces, regular army soldiers don’t have the clearance to know about Dragon Soul’s existence.
"I know, I shouldn’t have called others as soon as I turned on my phone. I should have called you first to let you know I’m safe!" This time, Xiao Lin was truly convinced. Xia Xue wasn’t being unreasonable. If it were him, he’d likely be furious too. He was so worried about someone, and that person didn’t contact him first thing.
Only then did Xia Xue show a genuine smile. She wiped away the tear stains on her face and said, "Xiao Lin, I’m not an unreasonable woman, but I’ve devoted myself wholeheartedly. I don’t want my efforts to end up for nothing. You probably guessed a bit about my family situation. I don’t ask for you to be highly ambitious or exceptionally capable. I just hope you won’t let me down!"
Hearing Xia Xue speak so sincerely, Xiao Lin felt warmth in his heart. At this moment, he really wanted to tell Xia Xue that there was no need to rush their relationship at all. But, wasn’t Xiao Lin still a bit childish at heart? Considering how upset Xia Xue was today, he decided to play a little joke and kept the thought to himself, planning to surprise her greatly in the future.
"Mmm, I definitely won’t let you down. Actually, when I turned on my phone and saw all your missed calls and texts, I wanted to call you right away. But just then, Dr. Li Jingyi called me, and I answered it casually!" Xiao Lin had a sudden inspiration and spoke half truthfully. Anyway, when he was on the balcony earlier, Dr. Li Jingyi did call him because she had urgent matters. The timing was just a bit off, but as long as no one looked into it seriously, it would pass.
Xia Xue originally wanted to ask why he didn’t call her first thing, but Xiao Lin mentioned it himself unexpectedly. However, why didn’t he say it earlier? Xia Xue wasn’t easily fooled. She asked calmly, "Oh, what did Director Li want to talk to you about at that time? It wasn’t even 2 o’clock, right?"
"Exactly, she said the old principal from Yan University was coming to the university hospital’s emergency department in the afternoon and specifically requested to see me. So as soon as Director Li got the news, she called me. She also made a few calls after I turned off my phone. If you don’t believe me, see for yourself!" As he said this, Xiao Lin took out his phone, ready to show Xia Xue. In truth, he was feeling a bit guilty; Li Jingyi hadn’t called him at that time. But Xiao Lin had somewhat gauged Xia Xue’s temperament now, betting that she wouldn’t check his phone.
Sure enough, after hearing Xiao Lin’s explanation, Xia Xue, who had some doubts and the intention to check, decided against it because Xiao Lin was so upfront. She smiled and said, "What’s there to check? Trust is the most important thing in a relationship. Without trust, how can two people get along? By the way, what exactly did Director Li need you for?"
"Director Li said that the old principal from Yan University would be visiting the university hospital in the afternoon and specifically requested to see me. Just now, when I was on the balcony, she called to rush me, saying that the old principal had been waiting at the hospital for a long time and told me to hurry over. But, you were angry, weren’t you? Who cares about some old principal? It’s more important to calm our Xue Er down!" Xiao Lin chuckled.
"The old principal from Yan University? Looking for you? You... you’re driving me crazy. Do you know what kind of status he holds at Yan University? Even in Huaxia, he’s a titan in the education field. Alright, alright, hurry up and eat something and go see what the old principal wants with you. I remember his heart isn’t too good; he’s probably looking for you to treat him!" Xia Xue, upon hearing that the old principal was seeking Xiao Lin, initially wanted to chat with him a bit more. But now she was anxious for him to go. If Xiao Lin got the old principal’s approval, his status would significantly rise.
This old principal not only holds an exceptionally high personal status, but he is also a titan in Huaxia’s educational circles, with countless disciples who have made names in business, officialdom, and more. Those in the know understand that the old principal is not only a titan in education but also a disciple of the Yanjing Chen Family. Although he doesn’t involve himself in Chen Family affairs, his status in the Chen Family is extremely high. Even the current Family Head of the Chen Family has to respectfully call him Uncle.
Both of these identities are something to look up to, not to mention combining the two. With numerous outstanding disciples under him, it is reported that more than ten individuals on Huaxia’s rich list were once his students. Some disciples in the officialdom have even reached positions as high as regional governors. With such a venerable elder specifically seeking Xiao Lin, Xia Xue couldn’t help but be excited.
If Xiao Lin could build a relationship with the Chen Family, then her matter with Xiao Lin would certainly not be opposed by her father. Even the other elders in the family would have to consider Xiao Lin’s powerful backing with the Chen Family. Compared to the Wang Family of Fatty Wang, the Chen Family in Yanjing was far superior.
Listening to Xia Xue’s words, Xiao Lin felt deep respect for this old principal from Yan University. Of course, for Xiao Lin, it wasn’t because of the principal’s status but because of the educational career he had undertaken, nurturing countless talents for Huaxia.
"Alright, alright, I’ll listen to my dear wife and go see the old principal right away, okay!" Xiao Lin said with a smile. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it and support it on Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation.)