Lin Rongshan

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Background / History

Supporting Lin Hao’s Education

Born and raised in Jiang City, Lin Rongshan works underground in the mines. He did not reach his final year of high school, but he and Li Xiulan endured years of financial strain to keep their son, Lin Hao, in martial arts classes. Although he hoped martial arts university would give Lin Hao a better livelihood, he also considered finding him supermarket work if cultivation proved unsuccessful 8 46 49.

When Lin Qing secured Lin Hao a formal security position, Lin Rongshan asked her to delay his reporting date so he could attempt the Martial Artist Examination. He also requested a Primordial Qi and Blood Potion costing 30,000 yuan, using money originally saved for his own back treatment 1 8.

After learning that Lin Hao’s qi and blood had reached 0.76, he gave him the potion and carefully repeated Lin Qing’s dosage instructions. He reassured his son that the family would continue supporting him rather than demand immediate success 7 8.

Lin Qing’s Investigation and Lin Hao’s Expulsion

Lin Rongshan informed Lin Hao when the Martial Arts Discipline Inspection Bureau detained Lin Qing over the security-job arrangement. He explained that Zhang Mao had portrayed a 30,000-yuan deferred-reporting performance bond as evidence of bribery. When the family argued over taking responsibility, he warned that volunteering to take the blame would not overcome the bureau’s evidence and could implicate more people 25.

He supported Lin Hao’s proposal to disprove the improper-recruitment allegation by demonstrating that his qi and blood exceeded the job’s requirements. He planned to contact Lin Hao’s eldest uncle and accompany his son to the bureau with Li Xiulan 26.

Following Lin Hao’s expulsion from No. 2 High School, Lin Rongshan criticized the school for acting without either parent present. He asked whether Lin Hao regretted protecting Lin Qing, then expressed approval when his son said he would make the same choice again. He subsequently received Lin Qing’s call arranging Lin Hao’s transfer to Jiang City No. 1 High School 31.

Recognition and Recruitment Offers

Lin Rongshan took leave from work to wait at home during Lin Hao’s assessment. Expecting only confirmation that his son could qualify for an ordinary martial arts university, he was stunned when Jiang City’s leaders announced that Lin Hao had earned one-star martial artist certification and was a strong candidate for Capital Martial University 33 46 47.

The officials also revealed that Lin Hao was the anonymous champion of the Six-City Young Pharmacists Competition. Lin Rongshan initially questioned whether they had identified the wrong person, since he had never known his son to study potion refining 47.

Jiang City, Qingyang City, Wansheng, and other organizations then presented competing offers at the family apartment. Jiang City’s initial package included permanent public-sector positions for Lin Rongshan and Li Xiulan. Despite finding the terms extraordinary, he insisted that Lin Hao must decide for himself 47 48.

He and his wife favored the possibility of remaining in Jiang City, where their relatives and friends lived. Nevertheless, he again deferred the decision to Lin Hao as further representatives crowded into their home 49.

Health

Personality

Lin Rongshan places his son’s opportunities ahead of his own comfort, postponing treatment to purchase cultivation medicine. His support is tempered by concern for Lin Hao’s health: he urges him to balance cultivation with rest and offers to obtain another expensive potion after an exhausting training session 1 8 26.

He is cautious when dealing with authority. During the investigation, he emphasizes evidence rather than emotional confessions; when officials visit, he discourages Li Xiulan from making unsupported accusations against Zhao Man. He also recognizes that Luo Jinglin’s medical assistance serves a recruitment purpose, thanking him without committing Lin Hao to an agreement 25 46 48.

His pride in Lin Hao does not override his respect for the younger generation’s sacrifices. He initially insists on paying for Lin Qing’s gifted potions because she earns her money through dangerous work, and repeatedly refuses to decide his son’s career on his behalf 32 47 48 49.

Relationships

• Lin Hao — Son. Supports his martial education financially and emotionally; approves of his refusal to abandon Lin Qing despite the consequences 1 8 31.
• Li Xiulan — Wife. Shares responsibility for supporting Lin Hao and worrying over his health; gently comforts her when the news of their son’s achievements overwhelms her 26 47.
• Lin Qing / Lin Qingqing — Niece. Relies on her assistance with Lin Hao’s employment and potions, while acknowledging the danger and effort behind her earnings and career 1 3 32.
• Luo Jinglin — Wansheng chairman who arranges his spinal surgery. Lin Rongshan accepts the gesture gratefully but maintains that Lin Hao must independently decide whether to cooperate with Wansheng 48.

Notable Quotes

“Don't worry. Your mother and I can afford to support you. There's no need to rush. Don't put too much weight on your shoulders. Even if the sky falls, your parents will still be here.” 8

“This isn't something we can resolve by having someone rush out and take the fall. The Discipline Bureau goes by evidence, not by whoever steps forward to take responsibility.” 25

“But as his parents, we can't make decisions about Xiao Hao's affairs. He has his own ideas. Once he gets back, let him decide for himself.” 48