Dashing Student

Wang Guodong showed a flicker of surprise in his eyes upon hearing Chen Nan's words, but quickly regained his composure.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone carrying a hint of probing: "Oh? Which family do you want to support?"

"The situation in Provincial City is not as simple as it appears on the surface. All the major families are deeply rooted, and it is not an easy task to break the existing pattern."

Chen Nan smiled faintly, his tone resolute: "Uncle Wang, as you are aware, even though the several major families in Provincial City are powerful, they are fraught with internal conflicts. Especially the Zhang Family and Wang Family, they have been openly and covertly fighting for years and are already at the end of their strength."

"The family I want to support is an emerging one—the Lin Family."

"The Lin Family?" Wang Guodong knit his brows, pondering for a moment before saying, "Although the Lin Family has some foundation in Provincial City, they are still far behind the Zhang Family and Wang Family."

"Why have you chosen them?"

Chen Nan picked up his teacup, took a gentle sip, and spoke slowly: "Even though the Lin Family's current influence is not significant, their family head, Lin Yuanshan, is a far-sighted man."

"Moreover, among the younger generation of the Lin Family, siblings Lin Haotian and Lin Xue are both exceptionally capable, particularly Lin Xue, whose network and business acumen in the business world should not be underestimated."

"Most importantly, the Lin Family is not mired in power struggles like the Zhang Family and Wang Family, which makes them easier to control."

His thoughts were not entirely on campus.

He had been having Si Meng gather information about the situation of the powerful households in Provincial City for him, including the current status of the Lin Family.

For him, as long as the Lin Family was willing to join forces, they could take control of the economic lifeline of Provincial City amidst the turmoil and thus make a fortune!

Wang Guodong nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "It seems you have done quite a bit of homework. However, supporting a family's rise to power is not something that can be done with mere talk."

"You need sufficient resources and connections, as well as preparation to deal with various forces."

Chen Nan smiled, his tone laced with confidence: "Uncle Wang, rest assured, I have both the resources and connections. And furthermore, the rise of the Lin Family would also be a good thing for you."

"Oh? In what way?" asked Wang Guodong with interest.

Chen Nan set down his teacup, his gaze meeting Wang Guodong's: "Uncle Wang, although you are currently the Vice President of the Provincial Commerce Association, your influence in Provincial City is limited."

"If the Lin Family could rise, with you as their supporter, your status would naturally rise as well. By then, your position and influence in Provincial City would be vastly different."

Upon hearing this, Wang Guodong's eyes lit up with a spark of insight. He mused for a moment and then spoke slowly: "You make a good point. However, there is also significant risk involved."

"Once the Zhang Family and Wang Family detect our actions, they will not sit idly by."

Chen Nan nodded, his tone firm: "Risk and opportunity coexist. As long as we plan meticulously and act swiftly, they may not be able to react in time."

Wang Guodong shook his head in disagreement: "Before that, there is a premise, which is how exactly you will get the Lin Family to agree to cooperate with you?"

He has been the Vice President of the Provincial Chamber of Commerce for some time now and had met Lin Yuanshan a few times before, knowing him to be a very cautious man.

It would obviously be challenging for Chen Nan to persuade them.

"You don't have to worry about that, Uncle Wang; I am absolutely confident that I can get Lin Yuanshan to cooperate with us!" A meaningful smile appeared on Chen Nan's face.

Si Meng had not only informed him about the Lin Family's situation but also disclosed another piece of information: that Lin Xue suffered from a strange illness. She had visited many hospitals and seen numerous doctors to no avail.

But as far as Chen Nan was concerned, no matter what strange illness Lin Xue had, he had the ability to cure it on his end.

Seeing Chen Nan's confident smile, Wang Guodong also laughed: "Alright, after you've established a partnership with the Lin Family, remember to give me a heads up. Uncle Wang will definitely spare no effort to help you realize your dream!"

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After dinner, Chen Nan said goodbye to Wang Guodong at the entrance of the guesthouse.

As night deepened, the neon lights on the streets twinkled with a blurred glow, giving an especially calm appearance to Chen Nan's face.

He didn't return to the university but hailed a taxi and headed straight to the famous luxury villa area in the Provincial City—Jinxiu Villa.

The car slowly entered the outskirts of the villa area, with the towering wrought iron gate and the security guards standing on both sides exuding an impressive authority.

The taxi was stopped at the entrance, and a security guard approached, his tone polite but cautious: "Sir, may I ask whom you're looking for?"

Chen Nan rolled down the window and spoke calmly: "I am a doctor here to treat Miss Lin Xue of the Lin Family. The address is 18 Jinxiu Villa, Area A."

The security guard nodded but did not immediately let him through. Instead, he returned to the booth and made a phone call to the Lin Family.

Sitting in the car, Chen Nan surveyed his surroundings through the window.

Inside the villa complex, lush greenery flourished, and the streetlights cast a soft halo. The distant villas were faintly visible, serene and luxurious.

About ten minutes later, a black Mercedes-Benz car slowly approached and stopped at the entrance.

A middle-aged woman dressed in simple attire alighted from the car—it was the Lin Family's housekeeper.

She walked over to the taxi, smiling at Chen Nan: "Mr. Chen, I apologize for the wait, please follow me."

Chen Nan exited the taxi and followed the housekeeper into the Mercedes.

The car slowly drove into the villa complex, winding through a tree-lined path, eventually stopping in front of a five-story detached villa.

The villa's exterior was grand and elegant, with its white walls particularly striking in the night, decorated with several warm yellow ground lights that added to the warmth.

After exiting the car, the housekeeper bowed slightly and made an inviting gesture with her hand, her tone respectful: "Mr. Chen, this way, please."

Chen Nan nodded and followed the housekeeper into the villa.

Upon entering, a spacious living room came into view, decorated in a style that was simple yet opulent. Crystal chandeliers cast a soft light, the marble floors were highly polished, and a faint scent of sandalwood lingered in the air, all contributing to an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere.

The housekeeper spoke softly: "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment. I will go ask the master and young miss to come down."

Chen Nan stood at the center of the living room, his gaze sweeping around, inwardly admiring the profound heritage of the Lin Family.

A moment later, light footsteps were heard coming down the stairs.

He looked up to see Lin Yuanshan slowly descending from the upper floor.

Lin Yuanshan was dressed in dark loungewear, looking a bit tired but with sharp eyes: "Who are you? How did you know that my daughter is ill and manage to find my home?"

Chen Nan replied: "My name is Chen Nan. I am a freshman in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department at Provincial Medical University. It was my mentor who informed me that Miss Lin suffers from a complex disease, so I asked for your address to come and visit."

Lin Yuanshan paused for a moment, a hint of disdainful smile crossing his face: "Even Professor Su Hong from your university is at a loss with my daughter's condition; surely you, a freshman, don't presume you can cure her with a mere touch?"