This time, Tang Zhendong cast a rather appreciative glance at Lin Feng for taking the initiative to speak.

After hearing Lin Feng's words, Tang Rou found she had no reason to refuse and could only accompany Guo Yun out of the private room. Before leaving, Tang Rou called Lin Feng aside and said with concern, "My dad is very sharp; you mustn't speak carelessly with him. And whatever you do, don't admit to our relationship. If you lie, my dad will see right through it..."

Then hasn't he already figured it out from you...? Lin Feng pursed his lips. "Alright, alright, don't worry. I'm smart, you know. Uncle Yun is waiting for you outside. Hurry up and go."

Lin Feng returned to the private room. Tang Zhendong looked at him. He calmly gestured for Lin Feng to sit, then picked up his teacup, took a gentle sip, and said, "Little Lin, I'll get straight to the point. You should know what I want to discuss with you, right?"

Lin Feng smiled faintly, meeting Tang Zhendong's gaze directly. "Uncle Tang, you want to talk about Tang Rou and me."

Since Tang Zhendong was being so direct, Lin Feng knew he couldn't afford to beat around the bush. The saying goes that an unsightly bride must eventually meet her in-laws; Tang Zhendong's approval was an obstacle he absolutely had to overcome. Moreover, given Tang Zhendong's astuteness, any attempt to lie or be evasive would surely be seen through instantly, which would only leave a bad impression. Therefore, Lin Feng resolved to speak candidly and not deliberately conceal anything.

Upon hearing Lin Feng's forthright response, Tang Zhendong nodded in approval and asked, "So...you and Rou'er are boyfriend and girlfriend now?"

Lin Feng had anticipated this question. Although Tang Rou had urged him to hide their relationship, he met Tang Zhendong's gaze and nodded solemnly. "Yes. I like Tang Rou, and Tang Rou likes me. So, we are boyfriend and girlfriend."

Tang Zhendong had expected Lin Feng to be evasive. Lin Feng's straightforwardness, however, made Tang Zhendong somewhat revise his opinion of him. He nodded appreciatively; this answer was within his expectations.

"From what I understand, your father serves in the military, and your mother works at a bank. Your family's financial situation can only be considered average. You're dating Rou'er; do you know what I do for a living?"

"Uncle Tang, isn't the most important thing in a relationship whether two people genuinely love each other? Family finances are just a secondary factor. Our family's situation is indeed average. As for what you do, it would be a lie to say I don't know, but I truly don't know the specifics. I only know you're the CEO of a company."

Lin Feng replied with an air of calm composure, neither servile nor overbearing. His father's position in the military was quite confidential, and since they didn't spend much time together, few people knew about his father Lin Zhonghua's specific role in the military.

"Hmph, family finances aren't important?" Tang Zhendong chuckled. "Young man, such youthful vigor! But regardless of your views, I, Tang Zhendong, care deeply about my daughter's future. They say a daughter is her father's sweetheart from a past life, and I'm no exception. Rou'er's mother passed away early, and she's my only daughter. I cherish her more than my career. If she ends up with a man who can't support her, or one who would make her suffer, I won't approve, no matter how much they love each other."

"Thank you for your candor, Uncle Tang. But please rest assured, as long as Tang Rou is with me, if I have food to eat, she will too. I won't let her suffer even a little hardship, nor let her grow weary or thin," Lin Feng declared resolutely.

"Heh, you speak quite fearlessly," Tang Zhendong said. "Let me ask you then, have you thought about what you want to do in the future? Rou'er has had no concept of money since she was a child. If you graduate and get a job paying less than ten thousand a month, I'm afraid you won't be able to support her. And I won't even mention buying a house or a car for now."

The main purpose of this conversation, for Tang Zhendong, was to understand Lin Feng's character. He was already keenly aware of how much his daughter adored the young man before him, so he wouldn't explicitly oppose their relationship. As long as Lin Feng's character passed his scrutiny and Tang Rou truly liked him, he was willing to lend a helping hand to ensure his daughter's future happiness.

Providing a house, a car, or savings wasn't an issue. The prerequisite, however, was that Lin Feng had to pass his test—Tang Zhendong needed to feel that he could entrust his daughter's life to him.

"I haven't decided what I want to do yet, but I will work hard! Uncle Tang, I can assure you right here and now, Tang Rou will absolutely not be wronged in the future. Otherwise, you can hold me accountable anytime!" Lin Feng pledged earnestly, patting his chest.

"You haven't secured a job yet, so what basis do you have for such a guarantee?" Tang Zhendong hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about this: after you graduate, how about coming to work at my company?"

This was Tang Zhendong's way of hinting to Lin Feng. If he joined Tang Corporation, his treatment would naturally be better than others. If his abilities were outstanding, perhaps in two or three years, Tang Zhendong could entrust him with significant responsibilities. It wouldn't even be out of the question for him to eventually take over Tang Zhendong's position, especially since Tang Zhendong only had one daughter.

However, Lin Feng refused without hesitation: "Uncle Tang, thank you for your kind offer. However, I decided long ago that in the future, I will forge my own path. I won't rely on my parents, nor on anyone else. I believe I can make a name for myself and build a promising future!"

Lin Feng's unthinking, immediate rejection greatly surprised Tang Zhendong. After all, such a temptation would be absolutely irresistible to most men.

After a moment's reflection, Tang Zhendong chuckled. "Young man, it's common to be full of youthful spirit. You haven't entered society yet, so naturally, you don't know how arduous it is to make your way in the world. How about this: don't be so quick to refuse. It won't be too late to talk about this again after you graduate."

With that, Tang Zhendong took a sip of tea and looked at Lin Feng gravely. "Little Lin, you've been open about your relationship with Rou'er, so I trust you are an honest person. I'll tell you the truth: Rou'er was originally supposed to go abroad. I had even arranged a school for her. But for your sake, she stayed. Not only that, she enrolled in the same university as you. Are you aware of this depth of her affection?"

"I know. And I'm very moved."

"That's good then. She's my only daughter, and I don't want her to suffer any grievances. As for whether you two have a future, I won't comment on that for now. But I must tell you, if you dare to wrong my daughter, to make her shed a single tear, I, Tang Zhendong, will absolutely make your life miserable!"

"Yes, I guarantee it absolutely won't happen."

"No need for guarantees. Prove it with your actions in the future. If you're short of money, a car, or anything else, you can come to me. However, I still hope you will be responsible and able to earn enough to support a family someday."

"Rest assured, Uncle Tang. The world is ever-changing. Who knows? Maybe someday I'll become as prominent a figure as you."

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