Chapter 40: The Princess

The Genius Club remained shrouded in mystery, its secrets closely guarded. Lin Xian’s only clue was the invitation Zhao Ying Jun had received. Spotting Chu Shan He in such an unexpected place, Lin Xian felt like an ant caught in a dark vortex, utterly disoriented.

“Let’s just watch and see what Chu Shan He is up to,” he thought, concealing himself behind a tree to observe unnoticed.

Many Donghai University students were also present, making it easy for Lin Xian, a recent graduate, to blend in. Unlike him, they showed no surprise at the arrival of three luxury cars and the appearance of Chu Shan He—they were quite accustomed to it.

“Chu Shan He is here to drop off his daughter again. He really spoils her,” one student commented.

“Why doesn’t he just drive onto campus? With his status, no security would dare stop him,” another wondered aloud.

“It must be because his daughter opposes it. Otherwise, given how much he dotes on her, he’d drop her right at her dorm door,” another added.

“Having such a clingy father must be annoying, even if he is a domineering CEO,” a girl remarked.

“Chu Shan He’s influence goes beyond that of a typical CEO. He’s practically untouchable in Donghai City, but his daughter seems to be the only one who can sway him,” another girl noted.

Lin Xian eavesdropped on these exchanges, realizing he had misunderstood Chu Shan He’s presence; he was not there for Professor Xu Yun but to drop off his daughter.

Lin Xian had previously heard Zhao Ying Jun mention Chu Shan He’s fatherly affection at a party, but he knew little about Chu Shan He’s daughter and had no particular interest in her until now.

He had wondered about Chu Shan He’s daughter, and what he saw was both unexpected and fitting. It seemed Chu Shan He had raised her well, pampered but not spoiled.

Across the road, Lin Xian watched as she took the school bag from her father and waved goodbye, then jogged towards the campus gates. Her bouncy ponytail captured his attention, and he watched until she disappeared inside.

Once she was gone, the smile vanished from Chu Shan He’s face, replaced by his usual stern expression. He signaled to his bodyguards, who got into the cars. The three luxury vehicles then departed in formation.

The surrounding students started talking louder, many joking that whoever could win the “little princess’s” heart would have a bright future. They encouraged each other to try, but their words were cautious, respecting Chu Shan He’s authority.

“Alright, show’s over, back to business,” Lin Xian muttered, holding the document as he walked into the campus with the crowd.

With his misunderstanding about Chu Shan He resolved, Lin Xian felt relieved. The enigma of the Genius Club could wait. His priority now was to deliver the hibernation materials to Professor Xu Yun, rewrite the future, and alter his dreams.

Riding a campus bike, Lin Xian quickly located the laboratory building. After confirming with the security guard, he went to the second floor and found Professor Xu Yun’s lab. Through the window, he saw the disheveled man working at a microscope, wearing a lab coat and thick glasses, just as he had in the hospital.

Professor Xu Yun was deeply absorbed in his work, oblivious to Lin Xian’s presence. Taking a deep breath, Lin Xian approached the slightly open lab door and knocked.

“Knock, knock!”

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