Class Reunion

Feeling the warmth in his embrace, Lin Chen's resentment and anger began to subside.

He let out a deep sigh, forcing himself to calm down, and then said softly to Shang Zhiyi:

"Thank you, Zhiyi."

"If you hadn't secretly taken money from your family to treat my father back then, he might have died on the spot."

"Although my father eventually left me, I, Lin Chen, will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

"So, you don't need to thank me for helping you."

"Because the one who truly needs to be thanked is me, Lin Chen."

"Thank you."

With that, Lin Chen released his embrace and bowed deeply to Shang Zhiyi.

It was fortunate that there was no one else around. If Tang Guogang were here, he would have been so shocked he could have swallowed an egg.

"Lin Chen, that's all in the past. You're not the same person you used to be."

"If those relatives saw your achievements now, they must be filled with regret."

"Whether they regret it or not, I don't know, but it won't be that easy for them to just let this go."

A cold glint flashed in the depths of Lin Chen's eyes as he said, "I received word that their children are all studying abroad. The moment they all return to their homes in the country."

"I will let them know what true humiliation and a life worse than death really means."

"So, I'm waiting, waiting for an opportunity to strike at the root and catch them all in one go."

Seeing Lin Chen's current demeanor, even Shang Zhiyi couldn't help but tremble a few times.

It was imaginable how much he cared about the past grievances.

It had reached a point of obsession, and only by severing this obsession completely could he truly return to himself.

"Alright, thank you for listening to so much of my complaining and negative energy."

"Remember, if you ever need anything in the future, you can call me anytime. I will take all the trouble and difficulties for you."

"This is my promise to you, Lin Chen."

"Mhm."

Shang Zhiyi nodded, a flicker of joy crossing her mind.

At the same time, after this sentence, her heart began to beat violently again.

Sensing her abnormality, Shang Zhiyi's face also began to turn gradually rosy.

To avoid Lin Chen noticing, she quickly said goodbye to him, saying she had to go to work or she would be reprimanded.

Watching Shang Zhiyi leave, Lin Chen chuckled and shook his head, "This girl, who in the entire group now has the guts to reprimand you."

With that, he didn't linger either and took the elevator down.

In the elevator, Lin Chen also opened his long-unopened Silver Treasure Chest PLUS.

"Open box."

As the command was given, the Silver Treasure Chest PLUS immediately flashed with golden light, and then the system's beautiful voice could be heard.

[Ding dong, congratulations to the host for obtaining 100% shares of Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel.]

[Ding dong, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Zhonghai Imperial City Entertainment KTV.]

[Ding dong, congratulations to the host for obtaining 3 billion in cash.]

As the system's voice fell, Lin Chen's phone also rang.

Looking at the bank message on his phone, Lin Chen was dumbfounded.

Then, after three breaths, a surge of ecstasy rushed to his head.

"Holy crap, the items from this Silver Treasure Chest PLUS are too good! And three at once!"

"Never mind the rest, just the 3 billion in cash is enough to get me excited."

"System, I absolutely love you."

If the elevator hadn't been empty at that moment, everyone would have thought Lin Chen was crazy.

With the ecstasy in his heart, Lin Chen walked out of Shilin Guomao Group. Just as he was about to go spend some money, his phone rang again.

"Cheng Gang?"

Seeing the caller ID, Lin Chen's lips curved into a slight smile.

The caller was his college classmate and best friend, a typical rich second-generation heir. They were practically inseparable and told each other everything.

Even after graduating for several years, they still kept in touch privately.

Lin Chen valued such a friend greatly.

"Lin Chen, it's me."

After answering the call, a hearty voice came from the other end, which made Lin Chen want to laugh and cry.

"I know it's you. You seem to be in a good mood today, did you get rich again recently?"

"Of course! My dad's company had pretty good performance last month. They landed a big deal and he gave me a lot of pocket money."

"That's why I was thinking, since it's been so long since we graduated, I wanted to take this opportunity to gather everyone together for a reunion."

"A reunion?"

"Yeah, you're not going to bail on me, are you? This is a rare occasion for me to get everyone together. You can't let me down, man."

Fearing that Lin Chen might refuse, Cheng Gang immediately started playing the victim.

"Don't worry. If it were anyone else hosting, I might not go. But for a reunion hosted by you, I, Lin Chen, will definitely be there."

"Heh heh, I knew you'd come through, buddy. You really are the friend I picked, Cheng Gang."

"Then it's happily decided."

"Let's set the time for 6 PM tonight. The specific location is the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel."

"For this gathering, I've really shelled out the big bucks."

Hearing this, Lin Chen was suddenly stunned.

Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel?

Why did that name sound so familiar? He felt like he'd heard it somewhere just now.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Chen realized that this was his own hotel!

Just a moment ago, he had opened a Silver Treasure Chest PLUS and obtained three treasures.

One of them was 100% ownership of the Zhonghai Emperor International Hotel.

"Lin Chen, Lin Chen..."

Just as Lin Chen was lost in thought, feeling that the events of this world were too mysterious and coincidental, Cheng Gang's voice came from the other end of the phone again.

"Stop calling, I'm here. If you keep calling, you'll make my ears go deaf."

"You're still there? I've been calling you for a while and you haven't responded. Don't tell me you're shocked by my lavish arrangements."

"You know what? You're actually right, I am a little shocked..."

Lin Chen smiled, not saying much more, which made Cheng Gang a bit nervous.

"I hope everything goes smoothly tonight."

"Oh? Judging by your words, is there some special arrangement for tonight?"

Lin Chen thought to himself.

"Ah, you know why but you're still asking me. Although my family has a little money, we wouldn't book such a luxurious hotel just for a class reunion."

"The reason I booked such an expensive place today is all because of Qin Xueqing."

"Because of Qin Xueqing?" Lin Chen said softly.

"Yeah, you probably don't know yet, but our Campus Belle classmate is quite something now."

"At the last Douyu streamer awards ceremony, she took first place."

"She's now showing signs of becoming the top streamer on Douyu."

"If I don't seize this opportunity to make a good impression, I fear I'll never have another chance."

Lin Chen felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. So, Cheng Gang booked such an expensive hotel all because he wanted to confess his feelings to Qin Xueqing.