Chapter 026

Luo Yao was taken aback, then replied coldly, "So you knew."

Lin Ran smiled and reached out to gently tap Luo Yao's nose.

"I should say I like being watched by you all the time. If you're worried, you can install a tracker on me. Isn’t that what the domineering CEOs in novels always do?"

Luo Yao: "I already did. Three years ago."

Lin Ran was stunned.

No wonder she could always find him no matter where he was.

Even if he died and was buried, she would still find him.

So that was the reason.

Luo Yao: "Will you blame me?"

Lin Ran answered seriously.

"No, this way even if I die, you’ll still find me."

Luo Yao: "If A-Ran dies, I’ll definitely follow you, whether it’s to heaven or hell. You belong only to me."

"Deal."

"Never go back on my word."

**First Day of School.**

Capital University, as one of the top institutions in the country, was bustling with activity on its opening day.

Lin Ran officially became a senior.

Countless students, overcoming obstacles and chasing their dreams, stepped through the gates of this prestigious university.

However, there were also some students who got in through other means.

For example, Lin Jian and Liu Ruxue.

Back then, Lin Tianba had used the Suran Group's name to build a faculty dormitory in exchange for two admission spots—one for his younger son, Lin Jian, and one for Liu Ruxue.

Lin Ran, on the other hand, had earned his place through his own efforts.

Today, Lin Tianba personally drove his son and niece to school. As they arrived at the gate, a super luxurious Rolls-Royce pulled up, startling Lin Tianba, who quickly made way for the VIP.

Lin Jian hadn’t gone out much recently because he was still recovering from the bruises Lin Ran had given him last time. He didn’t want anyone to know about it.

The last time he went to a restaurant was to privately consult a lawyer about some issues, but he ran into Lin Ran.

Fortunately, he had mostly recovered and no longer needed to wear a mask.

Liu Ruxue hadn’t returned to school since the "luxury car incident" because it was too embarrassing, and the campus forums were flooded with posts about her and Lin Ran.

Luckily, most students were rational, at most labeling her as a "materialistic girl."

On top of that, Lin Ran had stopped pursuing her and used a luxury car to "humiliate" her, making it hard for her to hold her head high.

She hadn’t told Lin Jian or Lin Tianba about this.

After making way for the Rolls-Royce, Lin Jian and Liu Ruxue also noticed the luxurious car.

They wondered which young master or princess from a wealthy family was coming to Capital University.

Then they saw the license plate: Jing A00001.

Lin Tianba: "Is that… the Luo family’s car?"

While others might not know, Lin Tianba, as someone of some success, was well aware.

The Luo family was, without a doubt, one of the top-tier elite families in the country, arguably the number one.

It was said that the head of the Luo family, Miss Luo Yao, was only 26 years old but already held immense power.

Her rise to power was nothing short of legendary.

Lost at the age of 5 and found again at 18, everyone thought she would be an easy target when she returned to the family.

But to everyone’s surprise, Luo Yao single-handedly took down the entire Luo family.

Her first move was to eliminate her parents, and her brothers were either killed or left disabled.

After securing control, she even expelled her uncles from the Luo Corporation, and their whereabouts remained unknown to this day.

When the previous head of the family, Old Master Luo, came forward to mediate, he suddenly lost the use of his legs within days and retired to the family estate.

Everyone believed Luo Yao was behind it.

Yet, this cold-blooded and ruthless young woman had completely taken control of the Luo family in just a few years, with no one daring to oppose her.

By the time she took power at 23, the Luo family had already become a formidable force.

Back then, Lin Tianba had even considered befriending her. At a banquet, he overheard Luo Yao’s assistant, Liu Meng, mention that Luo Yao was searching for someone.

Lin Tianba had thought about helping, but within days, he heard the person had been found.

Missing the chance to curry favor with Luo Yao, Lin Tianba was deeply frustrated, though he consoled himself by thinking she was just a woman.

But this "mere woman" had, in just three years, elevated the Luo Corporation to the top of the world. Who could believe it?

Now, Lin Tianba knew he was far beneath the Luo family’s notice—or rather, even in the past, he would never have caught their attention.

The gap was simply too vast.

One was the world’s number one top-tier elite family, while the other was just a moderately successful businessman—there was no comparison.

But now, someone from the Luo family was attending the same university as his son. Lin Tianba couldn’t help but start scheming.

"Xiao Jian! Ruxue! Did you see that Rolls-Royce? That’s the Luo Corporation’s car."

"Whoever is inside coming to study here, you must build a good relationship with them. If you can win their favor, our entire family will rise. Understand?"

Both nodded, but when the three of them turned to watch the slowly opening door of the Rolls-Royce, they were all left speechless.

Lin… Lin Ran?

When Lin Ran stepped out of the car, not only were Lin Tianba and the others stunned, but everyone at the school gate was shocked.

The upperclassmen were surprised that Lin Ran had arrived in a Rolls-Royce, while the freshmen were amazed that such a wealthy guy could also be impossibly handsome.

"Who is that? So handsome, so rich—I want to get close to him!"

"New student, huh? That’s Lin Ran, our school’s heartthrob. But I never heard his family was that wealthy!"

"Wow! Such a handsome guy—I want to pinch his cheeks!"

"Lin Ran, look over here! Is it true you’re not chasing Liu Ruxue anymore? How about me?"

"Lin Ran’s not chasing Liu Ruxue? Where did you hear that?"

"Go check the campus forums…"

Liu Ruxue’s face turned pale as she listened to the girls around her. Her heart ached.

It felt like she was about to lose something important.

Since when had Lin Ran become so popular?

Just as Lin Ran was about to walk away, the car window rolled down, and Luo Yao’s icy voice rang out.

"Honey! A kiss!"

Lin Ran immediately turned back and kissed her: "A goodbye kiss. I’ll come home early tonight."

Satisfied with the kiss, Luo Yao coldly scanned the crowd of students.

She was making a statement.

This man is mine. Don’t even think about it.

The scene startled Lin Tianba, who was about to get out of the car with a cigarette in hand. He quickly retreated back inside.

Was he seeing things? The face that had appeared in the Rolls-Royce window—was that Luo Yao?

Unsure, Lin Tianba pulled out his phone to check.

"My God! It’s… really her!"

Lin Jian also saw her. His heart skipped a beat the moment he laid eyes on Luo Yao.

She was breathtakingly beautiful. Why would such a stunning woman kiss Lin Ran in public? Was there no justice in the world?

Lin Ran was just the unwanted outcast of the Lin family, while he was the family’s treasure!