Secretly Showing Off Affection

Lin Xuan glanced up at him, frowning.

Why was Lin Li bothering him again?

“Oh? So confident?” Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a mocking smile.

Lin Li smirked arrogantly. “Lin Xuan, you’re definitely going to lose to me this time. And next time too.”

Once the people he hired crippled Lin Xuan’s team, he’d see what Lin Xuan could possibly use to compete against him.

Lin Xuan chuckled softly. “Is that so? Then let’s see who comes out on top.”

Lin Li couldn’t stand Lin Xuan’s calm and relaxed demeanor. It was as if nothing fazed him. His taunts felt like they were hitting a wall of cotton. Clenching his fists, Lin Li returned to his seat, glaring at Lin Xuan from a distance, his eyes dark and menacing.

All five members of the Lin family had come to participate in the competition.

“Dad, Mom, don’t worry. Xiao Li will definitely lead the team to victory,” Lin Qingwan said with a smile.

“Hahaha, of course, I’m not worried,” Lin Chang replied with a laugh.

Lin Li had always won first place in computer competitions, bringing the family a lot of pride. This time would be no different!

Shen Qianqian arrived at the scene, accompanied by her lackey, Zhang Li. Meanwhile, Su Hua sat in the front row of the audience.

The host took the microphone and announced with a smile, “Welcome everyone to the 21st National College Computer Team Competition!”

“This year, Su Corporation has generously provided substantial prizes for the winners. First place will receive five million, second place three million, and third place two million.”

“Additionally, the most outstanding MVP from the champion team will receive a whopping fifty million yuan!”

Boom!

The entire venue erupted in excitement.

Fifty million yuan!

Such an astronomical sum—Su Corporation was truly flexing its financial muscles!

Wang Dahe’s eyes sparkled.

The total prize money for the top three teams combined was only a fifth of the MVP’s reward. This lopsided distribution had to be Su Hua’s way of secretly rewarding Lin Xuan!

And he, Wang Dahe, would get a hefty share too.

As expected, sticking with a wealthy friend paid off!

“President Su, aren’t you worried that Lin Li might win the championship?” Jiang Qing asked, furrowing her brows.

“No, the championship will belong to A-Xuan,” Su Hua replied, her crimson lips curling into a faint smile.

She believed in him.

“President Su, Young Master Lin has always had a rocky relationship with Lin Li. What if, just saying, something unexpected happens and Lin Li takes the prize? Young Master Lin might be upset.”

The Lin family had treated Lin Xuan poorly in the past, and the thought of Lin Li walking away with fifty million made Jiang Qing uneasy.

“If he really does take it,” Su Hua said nonchalantly, “we’ll just send someone to take the money back.”

Jiang Qing: “…”

Straightforward and ruthless.

But no matter what, Lin Li wouldn’t be keeping that money.

Jiang Qing felt reassured.

Su Hua’s striking appearance caught the attention of the cameras, which frequently panned to her during audience shots.

Back at the Su family’s ancestral home, the elders were stunned.

“Old Su, isn’t that Hua’er? Why is she watching a competition?”

They rarely saw Su Hua, but they knew her well enough.

She was always cold and distant, her focus solely on work. She rarely involved herself in anything else.

So why was she attending a computer competition?

It didn’t fit her personality at all.

Old Master Su simply smiled without a word.

The host continued, “Now, let’s welcome the fifteen participants from five universities to the stage!”

Fifteen students, each wearing different colored team uniforms, lined up on stage.

Shen Qianqian covered her mouth, her face filled with excitement.

She finally got to see Lin Xuan again.

After not seeing him for a while, he seemed even more handsome than before, exuding the confidence and charm of a young man in his prime.

“Qianqian,” Zhang Li said, her face also lit up with admiration. “Do you see the third guy from the left? He’s so handsome!”

She was obviously talking about Lin Xuan.

“If I could be his girlfriend, I’d be over the moon,” Zhang Li gushed, clutching her cheeks dreamily.

“Shut up!” Shen Qianqian snapped, her expression darkening. “You can’t like him!”

“He’s mine.”

The last sentence was spoken softly, but Zhang Li still heard it.

“Oh~”

Zhang Li drew out the syllable, teasingly winking. “So that’s why you came to watch the competition, huh? For him.”

Shen Qianqian blushed, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red.

“Qianqian, you’re so beautiful. I doubt he could resist falling for you,” Zhang Li said with a grin.

Shen Qianqian twisted her clothes nervously, her voice low. “But he doesn’t like me.”

“If he doesn’t like you now, he will later. Don’t worry, Qianqian. If he doesn’t end up liking you, I’ll cut off my head and let you use it as a soccer ball,” Zhang Li declared confidently.

Shen Qianqian didn’t argue with her.

Yes.

Lin Xuan would definitely fall for her!

Once she got rid of that woman, Lin Xuan would slowly come to like her.

Lin Xuan also spotted Su Hua in the crowd.

He was momentarily stunned.

Why was Hua’er here?

Lin Xuan silently vowed to put on a stellar performance.

This was the first time Su Hua had come to watch him compete!

He had to impress her!

His previously expressionless face broke into a smile as he looked in Su Hua’s direction.

Su Hua’s lips also curled slightly in response.

Jiang Qing, sitting beside Su Hua, glanced between Lin Xuan and Su Hua, then rubbed her arms as if to ward off goosebumps.

The subtle display of affection was too much.

So unfair.

Shen Qianqian was sitting three rows directly behind Su Hua.

“Qianqian,” Zhang Li whispered excitedly, grabbing Shen Qianqian’s arm. “Lin Xuan’s looking at you, right? He wasn’t smiling before, but he smiled when he saw you. Oh my god, he must be interested in you! Qianqian, it’s not one-sided after all!”

Shen Qianqian’s heart raced.

Lin Xuan was indeed looking in her direction…

The Lin family’s attention was entirely focused on Lin Li, completely oblivious to Lin Xuan.

Jiang Shuqin said proudly, “Xiao Li looks in great spirits today. He’s going to perform exceptionally well.”

The host began introducing the teams from left to right.

“The first team is from Shangqing University: Huang Cheng, Wang Dahe, and Lin Xuan.”

Lin Qingwan looked surprised.

“Xiao Xuan? Why is Xiao Xuan here?”

Jiang Shuqin frowned deeply. “Even the national computer competition? Is Lin Xuan trying to embarrass himself on a national stage?”

“Mom, don’t say that. If Shangqing University chose Xiao Xuan, he must be doing well,” Lin Qingwan said.

“Elder Sister, don’t defend Lin Xuan,” Lin Qingxiu interjected with a scoff. “Lin Xuan only scored around three hundred on his college entrance exams. How good could he possibly be?”

Lin Qingwan fell silent.

It was true—Lin Xuan’s past academic performance hadn’t been impressive…