Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 045

Several days later, Lin Jianye, the head of the Lin family, personally brought his daughter, Lin Wei, to visit Xiao Yan’s manor once more.

This time, their posture was even lower, and the gifts they brought were more valuable.

Inside the luxurious reception hall of the manor, the fragrance of tea wafted. Li Xiuying and Chen Yuyao, as the hostesses, politely received the guests. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they tactfully withdrew with the children and servants.

Lin Jianye, with a perfectly balanced smile—warm yet dignified—spoke first:

“General Xiao, our Lin family was truly honored to have the opportunity to invest in your martial arts guidance venture last time!” He spoke as if genuinely praising the almost non-existent guidance class, “We believe that with your strength and vision, you will surely cultivate more pillars of talent for the Alliance in the future! Our Lin family fully endorses your far-sighted educational philosophy and is willing to fully support it! We also hope to contribute our humble efforts to the cultivation of talent for the Alliance.”

Xiao Yan held his teacup, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips, listening quietly, noncommittal. He wanted to see what these father and daughter were really up to.

Seeing no aversion from Xiao Yan, Lin Jianye continued, his tone more sincere: “It’s like this, General Xiao. There are a few junior members of our extended family, girls, unfortunately, whose martial arts talent is a bit lacking. After many years of effort, they’ve only reached the quasi-warrior level. It’s probably difficult for them to break through further.”

A perfectly timed hint of “regret” appeared on his face: “However, these children are all very sensible, diligent, and eager to learn. Especially towards you, the great hero who turned the tide, they hold the utmost admiration and prostrate themselves in respect! They’ve always privately mentioned to me that they dream of having the opportunity to seek guidance and learn a thing or two from an peerless expert like you. Even just being able to catch a glimpse from afar or hear a few words from you would be an immense blessing!”

Lin Wei, at the side, added in a timely manner, her tone respectful: “Yes, Great Captain. Those younger sisters in the family truly admire you greatly.”

Lin Jianye continued, finally revealing his true intentions: “So, we were thinking, General Xiao, your martial arts guidance class is certainly going to flourish in the future, and you’ll be busy with many affairs, unable to be in multiple places at once. Why don’t we let these few untalented juniors from our family come to your guidance institution first, to serve as assistant instructors, or even as apprentices! Firstly, they are quick-handed and can assist you with some basic teaching matters, doing odd jobs and such. Secondly, they can also broaden their horizons and improve their knowledge and abilities under your influence, and in the future… perhaps they can better serve the Alliance.”

The words were grand and high-sounding: supporting education, assisting teaching, improving abilities… But in essence, it was about sending several young, beautiful, somewhat capable, and docile girls directly to Xiao Yan!

…

Xiao Yan listened to Lin Jianye’s beautifully packaged and well-intentioned rhetoric, already understanding.

Named “assistant instructors” or “apprentices,” in reality, they were just young women sent as tools for drawing him in and showing goodwill. He was no stranger to this common tactic used by large families.

He lightly tapped his fingers on the armrest, his gaze calmly fixed on Lin Jianye and Lin Wei, his thoughts racing.

Refuse?

It seemed unnecessary. The Lin family had already lowered their stance so much, even going so far as to send a hundred million under the guise of “investing in a guidance class,” and now they were actively sending people over to “learn.” They had given him plenty of face and dignity. Directly refusing would seem heartless and would completely push the Lin family away.

Moreover…

Xiao Yan thought of his “More Children, More Blessings” system.

More descendants meant faster strength improvement and stronger foundations!

Although these girls had slightly inferior talents, being only quasi-warriors or low-level warriors, they had, after all, stepped into the warrior threshold, and their bloodlines were significantly stronger than ordinary people. The descendants they bore might not have the potential of “excellent” levels like Li Xiuying and Chen Yuyao, but as long as they could reach “ordinary,” that would still be a hundredfold increase! Accumulating small amounts would also be considerable!

What’s more, they were being delivered to him… why not take what was offered for free?

The only concern was the feelings of his two wives at home and how to accommodate these people. Although the manor was large, suddenly stuffing in several young women would inevitably be a bit… inconvenient.

Just as Xiao Yan pondered, preparing to say he needed to consider it, or to propose some accommodation conditions.

Lin Jianye seemed to read his mind and immediately added with a smile, his tone even more thoughtful and considerate: “Of course, General Xiao, we know that you already have two wives at home, and both need quiet rest for their pregnancies. To avoid unnecessary disturbances, and also to allow these juniors to ‘study’ in peace and be at your beck and call at any time.”

He leaned forward slightly, a sincere smile on his face that conveyed “I’ve thought of everything for you”: “Our Lin family has already prepared a quiet and elegant detached villa for General Xiao. Their daily living arrangements can be entirely handled there. On weekdays, without your summons, they will absolutely not come to disturb you without permission. Do you think… this arrangement is appropriate?”

Oh?

Xiao Yan’s eyebrows raised slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This arrangement by the Lin family… was truly watertight, dispelling even his last concern!

Directly arranging another villa? This meant that these people would not directly live in his manor, avoiding the awkwardness and potential conflicts of being under the same roof as Li Xiuying and Chen Yuyao. At the same time, the distance wasn’t far, making it convenient for him to… well, “summon and instruct them at any time.”

This Lin family, to win him over, had truly gone to great lengths and considered everything meticulously!

Since they had laid out the steps so thoroughly, and shown such sincerity, if he were to still drag his feet, it would seem overly affected.

“Heh heh…” Xiao Yan let out a low chuckle, breaking the silence. He picked up his teacup, took a light sip, his gaze sweeping over Lin Jianye and Lin Wei’s faces, and finally nodded.

“Patriarch Lin has indeed been thoughtful,” he put down the teacup, his tone flat, yet carrying an unquestionable decisiveness, “Since that’s the case, Patriarch Lin is truly kind. Then… let it be as you say.”

It’s done!

Lin Jianye and Lin Wei exchanged glances, both seeing an undisguised joy and relief in each other’s eyes!

Xiao Yan had accepted!

This not only meant that the Lin family had successfully mended their relationship with this endlessly promising powerhouse, but it also meant that, through these girls sent over, a more stable and… intimate bond had been established between the Lin family and Xiao Yan!

“Good, good, good!” Lin Jianye quickly stood up, his smile even brighter, “General Xiao is indeed a straightforward person! Then it’s settled! I’ll arrange it immediately when I get back! I guarantee that those sent to you will be good children with clean backgrounds and docile temperaments! They will absolutely not cause you any trouble!”

“Mm.” Xiao Yan nodded noncommittally.

With the matter settled, Lin Jianye and Lin Wei did not linger long. After a few pleasantries, they left contentedly.

After seeing off the Lin father and daughter, Xiao Yan sat alone in the spacious living room, his fingers lightly tapping the sofa armrest, his eyes deep.

He naturally wouldn’t treat these girls sent by the Lin family as actual “assistant instructors” or “apprentices.”

Their true purpose was self-evident.

However, it was good.

Precisely, they could add a few more logs to his grand endeavor of “More Children, More Blessings.”

As for how to “explain” to his two wives… it now seemed not so difficult. After all, they wouldn’t be living together, out of sight, out of mind. A few words of comfort, and given Li Xiuying’s current mindset and Chen Yuyao’s docile nature, he thought… there wouldn’t be too much of a ripple.