Xu Guofeng and the others stared at Lin Chen in astonishment.
Achieving mastery in art, calligraphy, or cooking required talent, but reaching the highest level in mathematics demanded an absolute dominance in intelligence.
"Honey, who's better at math—you or that God Wei online? His lectures sound like he's speaking a foreign language." Xu Mengyao asked curiously.
Lin Chen smiled. "He's very skilled, but I'd say I'm still slightly better."
*God Wei is impressive, but he's a cheater!*
*My math skills are at the Grandmaster level—definitely top ten globally. God Wei isn't nearly that strong.*
"Daddy's the best, hehe," Lin Xiaoqian said cheerfully.
Yang Qingyue asked, "Xiao Lin, now that your math is so advanced, do you feel like others seem like idiots?"
Xu Guofeng: "..."
That question hit a nerve. He hadn't even been as fast as Lin Xiaoqian at solving the problems earlier.
Lin Chen shook his head. "Not at all. Everyone has their strengths. I just happen to have a few more."
Xu Guofeng asked, "Lin Chen, Qianqian wasn't this good at math before. Can mathematical talent really improve? Isn't talent something innate?"
Lin Chen thought for a moment before explaining, "Dad, you've probably heard of kids who suddenly 'open up' and make remarkable academic leaps at certain stages, right?"
"Some just decide to study harder and finally understand."
"But others genuinely 'open up' and their innate talent actually increases!"
Xu Guofeng nodded. "That's true, I've heard that before."
Lin Chen smiled. "The human brain's utilization rate is very low. Brain development, learning, or stimulation can all increase this rate."
"If the brain's utilization rate increases, doesn't that mean talent increases too?"
Xu Guofeng cleared his throat. "Can someone like me still improve?"
If he could, he would gladly try. Being worse at math than even a two- or three-year-old was a bit of a blow to his pride.
Xu Mengyao added, "Dad, I asked Lin Chen, and Qianqian's improvement is strongly linked to genetics."
"I'm afraid we don't stand a chance."
Xu Guofeng looked disappointed.
Yang Qingyue said, "Xiao Lin, if it's so strongly linked to genetics, then it would be difficult for other children to improve, right?"
"Yes," Lin Chen nodded.
His skill enhancement would boost Lin Xiaoqian's talent, but not others. Explaining it as a genetic link was the best approach.
This way, influential figures wouldn't try to palm off their children on him in the future.
He was happy to teach his own daughter, but teaching other people's children was out of the question.
Yang Qingyue smiled. "That's for the best. This way, Qianqian will have a significant advantage over others."
"Qianqian, do you want a little brother or sister?"
Lin Xiaoqian's eyes lit up. "Grandma, I do! Qiqi said her mommy has a baby in her tummy."
"Mom, do you have a baby in your tummy?"
"I want a little brother or sister."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
She hadn't even gotten around to *that* with Lin Chen yet, let alone had a baby.
Yang Qingyue chuckled. "Xiao Lin, Meng Yao, if Qianqian wants a sibling, you'll have to work on it. It would be a waste of such good genes to only have one child."
Lin Chen nodded with a chuckle.
He certainly had no objections.
Xu Mengyao playfully protested. "Mom, it's too soon to talk about this! Besides, Qianqian doesn't understand yet. Her mind might change when she's older."
"Qianqian's feelings are what matter most," Lin Chen said with a smile. "Dad, I'll toast to you."
After the meal, Lin Chen prepared to wash the dishes, but Yang Qingyue shooed him out of the kitchen. "Xiao Lin, you cooked, I'll wash. I'm recovered now, and moving around will do me good."
"Lin Chen, come with me."
Xu Guofeng called Lin Chen into the study.
"Dad, what's up?"
Xu Guofeng said, "Mengyao said Wu Yangcheng is looking for you?" Lin Chen nodded.
Xu Guofeng lowered his voice. "Lin Chen, does Mengyao know the Wu Family is planning to bring Wu Haoyu out early?"
"I didn't tell her, and neither did anyone from the Wu Family. But she guessed it might be the case."
"As long as Wu Haoyu stays in, the impact shouldn't be too significant."
A cold glint flashed in Xu Guofeng's eyes. "Wu Yangcheng still wants to talk to me. I refused to see him. What did he say to you?"
"Wu Yangfeng will likely get five years. He asked me to ease up on the sentence, suggesting that if Wu Haoyu's sentence isn't reduced, Wu Yangfeng would get two years less. I refused."
Lin Chen continued, "Even if Wu Yangfeng gets five years, Wu Haoyu won't get early release."
"Hmm."
Xu Guofeng nodded.
Lin Chen added, "The Wu Family is backed by the Song Family. Wu Yunhui either let it slip or revealed it deliberately. I promised not to expose them, and they agreed not to spread rumors."
"The Song Family?"
Xu Guofeng's expression turned grim.
Lin Chen had mentioned it to Xu Mengyao, but she hadn't told her father yet.
"Are you sure?"
Lin Chen nodded. "It seems true. With the Wu Family's strength, they wouldn't dare make false claims about the Song Family."
"Hmm."
Xu Guofeng pondered. "The Wu Family is backed by the Song Family, but we have no direct feud with the Song Family. There's no need for us to confront them."
"Do you understand this point?"
Lin Chen smiled. "Dad, I'm not an idiot. If we clash with the Song Family, wouldn't Wu Yangcheng and the others be laughing their heads off? Our best course of action is to make the Song Family our allies."
"I'm glad you understand."
"I was just afraid your youthful impetuosity might lead you astray," Xu Guofeng said, relieved.
Lin Chen replied, "Becoming allies is ideal. But if that's impossible, and the Song Family insists on making us enemies, then we must focus on strengthening ourselves first."
"Hmm." Xu Guofeng nodded in agreement.
*Ring ring!*
Lin Chen's phone suddenly rang—it was Chen Zhian calling.
"President Chen, any good news?" Lin Chen answered.
Chen Zhian's voice came through, smiling. "Master Lin, we'd like to book an appointment for next month. Would that be possible?"
Lin Chen replied, "Next month is already quite full. I'll have to check the schedule."
"But Old Chen is the leader of my fan club. Even if we can't get him next month, we definitely will the month after."
Chen Zhian's heart leaped with joy.
"Master Lin, thank you so much."
"Master Lin, I'd like to recommend a client for you. Their family has strong connections in both political and business circles."
Chen Zhian said.
"President Chen, even if they're influential, they might not be willing to spend a million yuan on a single meal. If they're not our target demographic, let's not force it."
"Master Lin, their daughter suffers from anorexia. She used to be quite pretty, but now she's so thin she's unrecognizable. I estimate she weighs only about 60-70 pounds now."
"I was shocked when I saw her last time."
Chen Zhian said.
Lin Chen muttered to himself, *This is exactly the kind of client I'm looking for.*
*Strong demand and connections make the relationship stable.*
*If they're just spending money on a meal without a real passion for fine dining, their connections aren't very useful.*
"President Chen, who is the client?"
"It's the Song Family's Third Master, Song Qingquan, and his daughter, Song Wan."
Lin Chen froze.
Song Qingquan?
Could this be the Song Family?
After hanging up, Lin Chen asked Xu Guofeng, "Dad, is the Song Family's Third Master named Song Qingquan?"
"Yes, what about it?" Xu Guofeng asked, puzzled.
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