novelraw Chapter 196: Home at Last!
Chapter 196: Home at Last!
"How come our Teacher Lin is so charismatic that he can make someone like Shen Yao, a super-rich heiress, chase after him?"
"I think it’s Teacher Lin’s talent that attracted her."
"If only my girlfriend were like Shen Yao."
"Keep dreaming, you don’t stand a chance compared to Teacher Lin with your looks."
"Does that mean if you don’t have Teacher Lin’s level of charisma, you can’t find a girlfriend?"
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The Ocean Number was the ship Shen Yao arranged for Lin Feng to board, and she was so bold as to declare her love at the airport—Shen Yao is really beautiful, isn’t she? If I had a girlfriend like that, it would be great. The first time I saw Dean Ding, I was already awestruck; I had never imagined there could be another woman on par with Dean Ding’s beauty. And she’s wealthy, attractive, and has a generous and bold personality. She’s the type to love fearlessly and hate passionately. Such a woman is simply the most perfect partner in the world. How could Teacher Lin not be moved by such a beauty? Any other man would have agreed without a second thought.
It seems like Teacher Lin might be the only person in the world capable of turning down such a beauty and the wealth she represents.
"Right, Teacher Lin is also a taekwondo master."
"Exactly, you guys have no idea. I followed Teacher Lin’s method and won straight away."
"Yep, me too!"
"To be able to spot an opponent’s weaknesses, what level do you think Teacher Lin is?"
"Teacher Lin even defeated the opposing coach! That guy’s a ninth-degree black belt master!"
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The students’ conversation took another turn and went back to the topic of the taekwondo exchange. Without Lin Feng, Yingbo University definitely wouldn’t have won the last two matches. The other side was not just a little bit better; their coach was a ninth-degree black belt. But with Teacher Lin’s appearance, everything completely turned around. First, they won the two matches they were not supposed to win, and then Teacher Lin defeated the opposing team’s main player. This was enough to show that Teacher Lin’s skill level was much higher than someone with a ninth-degree black belt. Oh my god! I thought a ninth-degree black belt was the highest level—so what level does that make Teacher Lin?
The more everyone talked, the more they felt dissatisfied, so they all went back to the service hall together, determined to plead with Dean Ding to have Teacher Lin coach their taekwondo team.
"Dean Ding, you must get Teacher Lin to coach our taekwondo team."
"Teacher Lin is so amazing; he’s sure to help us improve a lot."
"If we improve, we won’t have to face such embarrassment like this time."
"Right, you have to agree no matter what!"
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A group of students surrounded Ding Wan’er, begging her to allow Teacher Lin to coach the taekwondo team. Although this matter had been mentioned at the venue, the students were still worried that what was said under those circumstances might not be upheld—possibly just polite words from Elder Ding to calm everyone down and get them to leave the venue earlier.
That’s why everyone gathered around again, hoping that Dean Ding would give them an affirmative answer at that moment. They were truly afraid that Teacher Lin wouldn’t end up coaching, missing the chance to learn from such a master would be too hard to bear, and they might regret it for a lifetime if they missed it.
Seeing everyone’s attitude, Ding Wan’er felt speechless but also understood their feelings.
"Lin Feng, what do you think?" Ding Wan’er looked helplessly at Lin Feng and asked.
"No problem, I can stop by occasionally, but if it’s all the time, I won’t have the availability," Lin Feng also understood Ding Wan’er’s difficult position. Although he might not have time to teach them, seeing these enthusiastic and lively young people made him happy, so he casually promised what he could manage.
"Ah! Did everyone hear that? Teacher Lin agreed!"
"Yeah, Teacher Lin agreed."
"That’s wonderful, our taekwondo team is going to develop now!"
"We’ll definitely win a lot of medals!"
"Teacher Lin, you must come!"
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Hearing Teacher Lin say this, the students relaxed their tense hearts and continued chatting with Teacher Lin amidst cheers and laughter. With Lin Feng occasionally cracking a joke, bursts of laughter erupted around them from time to time.
Ding Wan’er hadn’t expected Lin Feng to agree so readily, knowing he was a very busy man, often nowhere to be found. Even for Sister Leng’s French classes, he sometimes missed lessons. Under these circumstances, for Lin Feng to find the time to understand his students’ Taekwondo achievements was no small feat.
Seeing Lin Feng mingling with the Taekwondo students, with laughter ringing out occasionally, she admired him even more. As a teacher, to be able to bond so quickly and lively with students having met just a few times wasn’t something just anyone could achieve. She was well aware of the effort it took for a teacher to be accepted by their students, but this all seemed effortless for Lin Feng. Having the students crazily fond of him was the glory of all teachers!
All of this was thanks to Lin Feng’s strengths and, more importantly, his personal charm, which no one else could emulate.
Leng Mei, seeing how much the students liked Lin Feng, was very envious. It was rare for a teacher to be so warmly welcomed, and in a hundred teachers, perhaps only one could achieve this degree of student admiration. Although she was already very popular in the French department, Lin Feng’s performance today was outstanding. To bond over a few Taekwondo lessons to such an extent spoke volumes about Lin Feng’s charm.
Watching Lin Feng laughing and chatting with the students, Leng Mei’s opinion of him grew more favorable. Men as capable as Lin Feng were becoming increasingly rare.
If she had met Lin Feng earlier, if the age difference between them wasn’t so great, if her personality were more open, if...
If there weren’t so many ifs, maybe...
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"I’m home!" The sunshine was radiant as Ding Wan’er reveled in the full view of Tianhai City from the plane, feeling jubilant inside. After so many years away, Tianhai still felt like the best place.
"Girl Ding, what’s the plan after we get off the plane?" Leng Mei’s mood had also greatly improved. It felt so good to be going home.
"Not much, how about we head back to the university first and then go out?" Ding Wan’er suggested first. If it hadn’t been for Lin Feng, Yingbo University would have been greatly embarrassed on their trip to Yuegang. They should at least show some appreciation, and as Lin Feng’s fiancée, she had yet to buy him anything. It was time to go out and shop together.
"Sure, I haven’t been out for a long time either." Leng Mei liked Ding Wan’er’s suggestion, as she wanted to get out to clear her mind and ease her troubles. It was perfect to have Ding Wan’er’s company.
"Sister Leng, where would you like to go?"
"Anywhere’s fine, what about you?"
"I want to buy some things."
"What are you buying?"
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Amidst their conversation, the massive Ocean Number docked at the Tianhai International Airport. The group disembarked and made their way towards the exit.
"Ding dong!" Just as Lin Feng had turned on his phone, he received a message. His mother’s company was having its opening ceremony today, and if he had time, they wanted him to come by and say a few words to celebrate. As the primary shareholder, he should make an appearance.
"Sorry, ladies, but I have to go to my mother’s company opening ceremony today," Lin Feng explained the situation to the two beauties. No matter what, he had to attend his mother’s company opening.
"That’s fine, send our regards when you get back," Ding Wan’er said upon hearing about the opening of Lin Feng’s mother’s company. Naturally, she let Lin Feng leave first, asking him to convey their best wishes to his mother. She had to lead the students back to the university and couldn’t rush over. Otherwise, she would have certainly gone to have a look.
"Got it, I’ll take the car and head over now." Lin Feng immediately headed for the airport parking lot after speaking; he was in a hurry to get to the ceremony.
"Then let’s take the university shuttle back with the students," Leng Mei said, watching Lin Feng leave, not surprised. She discussed with Ding Wan’er their plan to return.
"Alright, that’s the only option," Ding Wan’er said with a hint of helplessness, feeling a bit downhearted. She wondered if Lin Feng would take her to the ceremony if he knew she was his girlfriend.
Leng Mei and Ding Wan’er watched Lin Feng’s retreating figure until he disappeared from sight, then walked out hand in hand. Yet, their hearts were tinged with an inexplicable sense of loss, casting a strange feeling over both of them.
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Lin Feng drove out of the airport and found a moment to call his mother.
"Mom, where’s the company? I’ll come over for the celebration; I’m back in Tianhai." Lin Feng asked, unsure of the venue for the celebration.
"Oh, it’s at the Jinyun Building downtown, just come straight here," Zhang Lan was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from her son. Not knowing when he would return, she had sent him a message on a whim and didn’t expect him to be back in Tianhai already. It was perfect timing for the celebration—what a coincidence!
"Understood, I’m on my way there now." After hanging up, Lin Feng stepped on the gas and sped towards the celebration venue.
Lin Feng only realized how grand his mother had made the ceremony once he arrived at Jinyun Building. Not only were his mother’s business partners present, but also famous manufacturers vying for overseas representation, and of course, reporters from renowned domestic and international media outlets. The spacious banquet hall of Jinyun Building had been transformed into an event site bustling with people.