C119 Oh My Dear Nephew Lin Come and Sit Here!!

"Mom and Dad! Lin Dong was my choice, so please don't take your anger out on him!"

Zhang Xinrui spoke up firmly.

She positioned herself protectively in front of Lin Dong, who was, after all, just a student she had brought along to play a part.

Internally, she was utterly exasperated and angry with Third Uncle.

This man was beyond words, always singling out Lin Dong. What could Lin Dong have possibly done to offend you?

Yet Lin Dong remained composed, showing no signs of distress.

Third Uncle and Liu Jianghee wore smug looks, convinced that with Lin Dong appearing so unperturbed, Zhang Hongwen would only grow angrier if Zhang Xinrui managed to shoulder the pressure. Their relationship was bound to end!

And when that happened, Liu Jianghee would reclaim the dignity he lost when he was forced to kneel and apologize!

Just then, Zhang Hongwen let out a sudden, boisterous laugh.

His laughter was so unexpected that it startled everyone present.

Even Third Uncle flinched, half-expecting Zhang Hongwen to lose his mind.

But Zhang Hongwen was overjoyed!

While others might be oblivious to Lin Dong's wealth, he was well aware of it.

Lin Dong could effortlessly pull out a hundred million in cash to wallpaper a room or donate thirty million to a school. Such a man clearly had substantial resources at his disposal!

Moreover, Lin Dong was level-headed and had firm convictions.

Zhang Hongwen had engaged in conversation with him at the event and had come away with a strong impression of Lin Dong's character.

A wealthy and capable man like Lin Dong was exactly the kind of suitor Zhang Hongwen admired!

Being a principal himself, Zhang Hongwen's personality and status informed his preferences. He had no time for erratic individuals like Liu Jianghee and certainly didn't want his daughter ending up with someone of limited abilities.

In Lin Dong, he saw the ideal son-in-law.

Though Lin Dong was a student and a few years younger than his daughter, what did that matter?

They were both adults, capable of making their own choices in life.

In the 21st century, who cared about such trivial age differences?

Earlier, when Zhang Hongwen had entered, he hadn't noticed Lin Dong and was preoccupied with his conversation with Third Uncle.

After Zhang Xinrui spoke, she finally noticed Lin Dong.

He was visibly excited, unsure of what to say, his mouth twitching not out of anger, but sheer joy.

"Oh, Lin, such an exceptional talent! How could I possibly object to you dating my daughter? Come, sit by me, Lin!"

Zhang Hongwen gestured to Lin Dong with a beaming smile.

Ah???

Everyone present was taken aback.

No one expected Zhang Hongwen to be anything but furious with Lin Dong, yet here he was, extending a warm welcome!

This included Zhang Xinrui.

She had braced herself for a reprimand, but instead, Zhang Hongwen was not only refraining from scolding her but was also affectionately calling for Lin Dong.

The term 'nephew' had never before been uttered by Zhang Hongwen.

This was a first!

It was clear evidence of his fondness and high regard for Lin Dong!

What was happening?

Lin Dong and Zhang Hongwen shouldn't be acquainted!

Zhang Hongwen, a busy principal, likely didn't even recognize all his school's teachers!

Zhang Xinrui was unaware that Lin Dong had previously created a stir by stacking 100 million in cash into a wall, an incident that Zhang Hongwen had swiftly hushed up, deleting all videos of the event.

Consequently, the incident that should have spread across campus remained known to only a handful of students.

These students were forbidden from sharing the news, under threat of losing credits, so naturally, Zhang Xinrui was in the dark.

Lin Dong stood up and said, "There's no need, Uncle Zhang. I'm fine right here."

"But you must! Come, sit with me. Let's have a proper chat," Zhang Hongwen insisted.

Seeing Lin Dong hesitate, he approached Liu Jianghee and said, "Jianghe, stand up and find another seat."

Liu Jianghee, not daring to defy Zhang Hongwen, promptly got up.

Zhang Hongwen then sat down next to Lin Dong, beaming, "Nephew Lin, I'm quite fond of an outstanding young man like you!"

"Ahem, Third Uncle, Lin Dong is just a junior assistant, earning less than 3000 yuan a month."

Liu Jianghe highlighted Lin Dong's humble origins.

"So what? Who hasn't started from the bottom? Haven't you? You used to gamble and swindle money, and now look at you, all prim and proper!" Zhang Hongwen rebuked without holding back, leaving Liu Jianghe visibly uncomfortable.

He simply couldn't fathom why Zhang Hongwen held such high regard for someone as seemingly worthless as Lin Dong.