*Look at them, meddling in my affairs like they've got nothing better to do. Whether I become a live-in son-in-law or how much I gain has nothing to do with them.*
Lin Chen muttered to himself.
"Honey, should I ask Dad to clarify things?" Xu Mengyao called back.
Lin Chen replied, "No need, darling. The more attention these busybodies get, the more they'll stir up trouble. Ignore them, and they'll scatter soon enough."
"Honey, why are they so idle?" Xu Mengyao asked, puzzled.
"Many people are bored and empty," Lin Chen explained. "There are tons of views on videos of Old Man Biao delivering bananas, trimming donkeys' hooves, and fishing."
"Let's just ignore them."
"Be careful on the road with Qianqian, honey," Xu Mengyao said. "And buy Mom and Dad some extra gifts."
"I was planning to give them ten million," Lin Chen said. "Let them keep it for themselves—it'll give them some peace of mind."
"Go ahead, honey. It's the right thing to do," Xu Mengyao agreed.
The ten million yuan Lin Chen donated had already arrived. The Qianqian Charity Foundation was almost ready and would soon officially begin operations.
Every year, Lin Chen donated between ten and thirty million yuan. Giving ten million to his parents was only right and proper.
For Lin Chen, this was no burden at all.
He now had over two hundred million yuan in his bank account.
"Honey, I'll give it to them as soon as I get back. I've tried before, but they wouldn't accept it. This time, when we meet, I'll have a good talk with them."
Lin Chen said.
"Hmm, okay."
"Honey, I have something else to do."
After hanging up, Lin Chen checked the other videos. There weren't just one or two bloggers following this story.
These people were like hungry wolves, chasing after one trending topic after another.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Lin Chen stumbled upon an official announcement.
The notice stated that Wu Yangfeng had been caught buying fake followers, that members of online troll organizations had also been arrested, and that numerous bot accounts were being banned in the crackdown.
"They're really moving fast," Lin Chen muttered to himself.
With this official announcement, the heat would surely die down. The platform would restrict traffic, and the bloggers who had been hyping this up would dwindle.
The crowd of onlookers would naturally shrink.
***
The plane landed at 4:30 PM.
Lin Chen and Lin Xiaoqian disembarked from the private jet.
"Mr. Lin, General Xu arranged for me to pick you up," the driver said.
"Thank you for your trouble," Lin Chen replied.
Lin Chen and Lin Xiaoqian got into the car.
Two hours later, they arrived in the county town.
"Grandpa! Grandma!" Lin Xiaoqian shouted joyfully upon seeing Lin Hai and Chen Mei.
"My sweet Qianqian," Chen Mei said, happily scooping her granddaughter into her arms. "I've missed you so much! Was Mount Tai fun?"
"Mmm-hmm," Lin Xiaoqian nodded. "Mount Tai was so fun! Daddy could hold both me and Mommy at the same time—he's so strong!"
"Let Grandpa have a hug too," Lin Hai said, pulling her into his uninjured arm.
"Grandpa, is your hand getting better?" Lin Xiaoqian asked in her sweet, childish voice.
Lin Hai smiled. "It's almost healed. Qianqian, come here with your daddy. Did you have any trouble on the way?"
"No trouble at all!" Lin Xiaoqian replied.
Lin Chen added, "The property management chased those people away, and since we came by private jet, we didn't interact with anyone. No one saw us."
"Dad, is everything okay at home?"
Lin Hai nodded. "We're leaving now. Many of those people have also left. We might be able to resume construction normally tomorrow. We need to finish the renovations quickly so we can air out the place properly."
Chen Mei smiled. "Let's eat first. Qianqian, Grandma's cooking isn't as good as your dad's."
"Grandma, I'm not a picky eater."
"Picky eaters aren't good children," Lin Xiaoqian said.
Soon, Lin Chen and the others washed their hands and sat down to eat. Chen Mei looked at Lin Xiaoqian. "Qianqian, can you eat? If you can't, I'll ask your dad to stir-fry a couple more dishes."
Lin Xiaoqian giggled. "Grandma, I can eat! Your dishes are even tastier than Mom's!"
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Lin Chen and the others didn't leave the house at all. The frozen food in the refrigerator was enough for them to eat for three or four days.
The online buzz had died down significantly.
With new trending topics emerging daily, the public's attention span was short.
"Host, your aircraft manufacturing skill has reached Grandmaster-level."
The System's voice suddenly rang out in Lin Chen's mind.
It turned out that the five hours the plane spent flying over had given Lin Xiaoqian some time to learn. Over the past two days, Lin Chen had also taught her how to fold paper airplanes every day.
A massive amount of information flooded into Lin Chen's mind. Upgrading aircraft manufacturing technology was difficult, but the benefits were immense.
After a few minutes, with the System's help, Lin Chen digested and integrated the information. Many of his skills reached Grandmaster-level.
*With Grandmaster-level aircraft manufacturing skills, I could build an airplane right now if I had the right equipment.*
Lin Chen mused to himself.
The knowledge he had acquired was incredibly comprehensive.
Grandmaster-level skills also meant a deep understanding. While he couldn't build the most advanced aircraft yet, he could genuinely create second-tier models if he had the necessary equipment.
However, he dismissed the thought.
Even if he had the ability, he wouldn't waste his time on such a project. He'd focus on raising his daughter, solving problems behind the scenes, and later earning money through patents.
"Qianqian, play by yourself for a while," Lin Chen said, kissing his daughter. "Daddy has some work to take care of."
Chen Mei approached. "Go ahead, son. I'll watch Qianqian."
"Okay."
Lin Chen went to the study, which was equipped with a computer.
"Academician Chen, I have some differing views on your paper. Please forgive me if I'm mistaken," Lin Chen wrote in an email to the academician.
Lin Chen had read Academician Chen's paper years ago and hadn't noticed any issues at the time. But now, having reached the Grandmaster level, he had discovered flaws in the academician's work.
Someone of Academician Chen's stature had a profound influence on national policy through his papers and recommendations.
It might take burning hundreds of millions, even billions, of funds to uncover these flaws.
Technological development was like navigating a maze in search of the correct path, but the nation wasn't wealthy. Every cent saved was precious.
*Click-clack!*
Lin Chen's fingers flew across his phone's keyboard at breakneck speed.
After two or three hours, he finally sent the email.
At a top research institution:
Chen Guoxiang frowned deeply. The experiment had failed again.
This was the thirteenth attempt. Each experiment had cost millions, and while they had accumulated a wealth of failed experiences, the breakthrough remained elusive.
"Collect all the data," Chen Guoxiang instructed.
His brow furrowed as he returned to his office.
"Why is it failing?"
"Is there something wrong with my theory?"
Chen Guoxiang murmured to himself.
Yet he had meticulously reviewed his theory himself and found no flaws. Other experts had also reviewed it and found no issues.
He was well aware of the gap between theory and reality.
But the millions burned in each experiment pained him deeply. This was the nation's money. If they kept burning through funds like this, a fighter jet might be wasted in the process.
"Academician Chen, you have a new email," his assistant reminded him.
"Hmm."
Chen Guoxiang nodded.
He quickly opened the new message.
"Hmm?"
He paused at the beginning.
Someone was actually pointing out flaws in his theory.
Soon, Chen Guoxiang began studying the email with meticulous care.
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