Chapter 134: END OF FIRST ARC

"I remember it said that ecology minimizes the amount of labor required and allows me to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. I only need to plant a few things, then I can leave everything alone."

That meant it wasn’t a difficult major, right?

He had even studied the first few Chapters of ’Introduction to Ecology’, where he learned how different organisms lived and interacted with one another, forming complex chains of reactions.

The dining table fell silent.

The three Bai siblings stared wide-eyed at the boy, whose clueless expression showed that he had absolutely no idea what kind of difficulties lay ahead in the days to come.

The three elders also belatedly realized something.

Oh no.

Their ancestor clearly had no idea how difficult modern science majors were.

Especially those offered by prestigious universities!

The three elders hurriedly tried to smooth things over and save their ancestor some face.

"Actually, it’s still April, and the spring semester is only halfway through. We haven’t contacted the school yet, so there’s still time to choose another major before May or June."

...

That night, Housekeeper Yang received a call from Lin Feng.

After the call ended, he remained silent for a moment before making another call, this time to Master Hou.

Only after that did he go looking for his assistant, Edmund.

Edmund was busy polishing the silver cutlery in the kitchen when he turned around and found Housekeeper Yang standing silently behind him.

Edmund: "..."

Edmund’s face was still the mask of serene detachment.

He finished polishing the last silver knife, returned it to the cabinet, and then stood respectfully in front of his mentor, waiting quietly.

Finally, Housekeeper Yang stirred and spoke.

"Edmund, you must go to the capital and assist Young Master Lin Feng."

Edmund recalled the young master whose beauty was one of the best he had seen even after traveling several countries.

"Has something happened?"

"You know that I never attended university after I finished the compulsory education. However, I am a faithful servant of the Bai family. I was trained to take care of a household and am proficient in accounting, gardening, cooking, cleaning, washing..."

Housekeeper Yang continued listing his qualifications.

Edmund listened silently.

’I see. My mentor must have made a mistake that he considers quite serious.’

Finally, Housekeeper Yang stopped.

"My expertise lies in fields completely different from mainstream academic disciplines. I overestimated my abilities and ended up causing Young Master Lin Feng some trouble. Fortunately, the young master is kind and did not blame me. He only informed me that he might have to change his major if things don’t work out."

Edmund nodded slightly.

’Ah, so it’s about the major they decided on. But what does that have to do with me?’

"The young master also told me that he would be moving out of the Bai family’s main residence to experience living independently. But I cannot put my mind at ease."

Housekeeper Yang’s expression grew solemn.

"To atone for my mistake, I am sending you, my most capable assistant, to keep an eye on the young master and ensure that he isn’t scammed or taken advantage of."

Edmund: "..."

What kind of cause and effect relationship was this?

He hesitated before saying, "I believe Master Hou will not agree to this."

"I have already informed him that I will be sending people to guard the young master in secret, and he agreed to it. It seems the young master has already told him about his plans as well."

"I understand. I shall do my best to assist the young master." Only then did Edmund agree.

Housekeeper Yang finally left the kitchen in satisfaction.

He still felt deeply guilty about his mistake. It was simply unforgivable!

What if the young master went through with the major, only to discover how different it was from what they had imagined after attending classes?

By then, it would be too late!

Housekeeper Yang would have committed a grave mistake.

AI chat boxes were idiots who simply could not be trusted!

The only way that Housekeeper Yang could find some peace of mind was by helping the young master out in the shadows. And naturally, he would send his most capable and professional assistant for that.

...

At three in the afternoon in Berlin, Germany, on the way to another business meeting, Hou Yizhen ended his call with Housekeeper Yang.

He tapped on his phone and looked at the messages Lin Feng had sent two hours earlier.

Lin Feng: [I’m going to move out and live alone.]

Lin Feng: [Remember what I told you before?]

Lin Feng: [About finding a way to support myself so I can be more confident.]

Lin Feng: [I can finally do it.]

Lin Feng: [Uncle Hou, I want to see how far I can go by relying on myself.]

It was already late at night back home, and Hou Yizhen did not want to disturb the boy by calling him.

However, the last few messages clearly carried another meaning.

Lin Feng was telling him not to interfere with his decision.

Why did Hou Yizhen feel that the boy was becoming bolder and bolder when speaking to him?

Hou Yizhen thoughtfully held his chin.

But... that was a good sign, wasn’t it?

As his psychologist, Dong Yiming, had said long ago, when people gradually opened up to one another, they also became more honest about their feelings.

This must be it.

Hou Yizhen nodded to himself.

Then he typed back.

Hou Yizhen: [Good. I support you.]

Then, a few hours later, after the business meeting, Hou Yizhen thought of Lin Feng again, and he could not help sending another message, one after another.

Hou Yizhen: [But why aren’t you using the card I gave you? Why keep it unused? That’s your allowance. You can spend it however you like.]

Hou Yizhen: [Consider it my blessing and a gift to celebrate your first step toward independence. Don’t refuse.]

Hou Yizhen: [Reply as soon as you see this. I want to see a yes.]

--End of First Arc--