Chapter 20: The Dean Makes an Appearance

The netizens of Yanhuang burst into laughter at this.

It wasn't just the foreign netizens who were clever; they had long since realized that Qin Chuan possessed extraordinary strength. However, they simply chose not to say anything, playing dumb while knowing the truth.

"Hey foreigners, Qin Chuan is just a normal person."
"That’s right, he’s just a simple, very innocent little brat."
"He’s just playing around, you guys are overthinking it."

The foreigners, however, refused to believe it. Who were they trying to fool? Could an ordinary four-year-old child make a ferocious leopard so terrified? Could a simple, mischievous kid bully a leopard like that?

"We’re smart enough to see through everything," they concluded. "Qin Chuan is clearly a super-soldier secretly trained by Yanhuang."

"Yanhuang is terrifying. They actually make such young children undergo soldier training."
"Exactly, no wonder they say children in Yanhuang have no freedom from a young age. Our great United States should teach them what freedom really is."
"Yanhuang has the largest population in the world. Tell me, how many more 'brats' like Qin Chuan do they actually have?"
"It’s truly unimaginable. I don’t think our country should make an enemy of such a nation. Yanhuang is too scary."
"Yes, they are so cruel, subjecting children to all sorts of inhuman training from such a young age. It’s a destruction of humanity."

The Yanhuang netizens couldn't help but laugh as they read these comments. They hadn't expected the foreigners to overthink things so deeply. It could only be said that no one from any other country could truly understand Yanhuang.

It was true that some parents in Yanhuang restricted their children’s freedom and childhood joys from the moment they were born. But as the saying goes, all parents have the best interests of their children at heart; Yanhuang parents only did this to ensure a better future for their kids, so they wouldn't be eliminated in an increasingly brutal society. They received all kinds of learning and education from a young age, all in the hope that they would win at the starting line.

It was precisely because of this that foreigners misunderstood. When educational philosophies differ, there is no point in arguing.

***

Many believed that everything Qin Chuan was currently displaying had been taught to him by the director of the Beihai Orphanage. They were all waiting for this director to join the livestream, as they had far too many questions to ask.

"Bingbing is online!"

At nine o'clock, Bingbing appeared in the small window right on time. Her sweet smile made countless people fall for her.

"Sorry to have kept you all waiting. After a day and night of broadcasting, we have finally invited some heavyweight guests."

As the camera panned, three unfamiliar faces appeared beside Bingbing.

"Let me introduce them. This gentleman is the coach of the Yanhuang God of War Special Forces, and the 'God of Special Warfare' of Yanhuang himself. He has trained countless elite soldiers for our motherland. One of our lucky participants, Shangguan Ruoyun, is one of his outstanding female special ops soldiers."

"His name is Long Weiguo, and just like his name suggests, he is dedicated to guarding the motherland."

The man on screen had a resolute face, dressed in military uniform with a straight posture, and offered a military salute to the camera.

Bingbing then introduced the next guest, a middle-aged man who looked quite ordinary. Yet, no one dared to underestimate him; anyone invited here certainly wasn't simple.

"Many of you might find this person unfamiliar, but don't look down on him. His name is Yu Nan, and he is a wilderness enthusiast. His story is truly a long one."

"He has traveled across the Taklamakan Desert alone, traversed the Tibetan Plateau, climbed the summit of Mount Everest, lived in tropical rainforests for months, and even went missing in the uninhabited Shennongjia for three whole years before returning safely."

"That is just a brief introduction. Yu Nan has left his footprints in various dangerous environments all over the world. Honestly, it’s a miracle that he is still alive."

"Our Yanhuang needs people who constantly create miracles, just like our Qin Chuan, who always manages to bring us countless surprises and miracles."

"And finally," Bingbing turned to the last person, "he is the person you have all been waiting for: the director of the Beihai Orphanage, Qin Ren."

"Hello everyone, I am Qin Ren, the director of the Beihai Orphanage and the one who raised Qin Chuan."

Director Qin Ren was a man over fifty. Time had left many marks on his face, but he looked quite spirited. (Qin Ren thought to himself: Ever since Qin Chuan went to the Forbidden Land, my back doesn't ache, my legs don't hurt, and I even sleep better.)

"I know you all have many things you want to ask Director Qin Ren, so let’s have him give us a brief introduction to Qin Chuan." Bingbing applauded in welcome.

Qin Ren nodded and said, "I found Qin Chuan at the gate of the orphanage. He was only this big at the time. I never expected that in the blink of an eye, four whole years would pass..."

Qin Ren briefly recounted the process of finding Qin Chuan. In the livestream, countless people listened patiently, and many shed tears silently when they heard about Qin Chuan’s pitiful beginnings. They hadn't expected him to have appeared at the orphanage in such a way.

"Can I adopt Qin Chuan?"
"Let me do it instead; I will treat Qin Chuan like my own child."
"Jin Dong offers to provide for the rest of Qin Chuan's life and let him inherit a hundred-billion-dollar enterprise."
"Ali is willing to look after Qin Chuan and fully cultivate him as an heir."
"Our Didi will provide full protection for Qin Chuan. Everything Didi owns will be Qin Chuan’s. Just leave the care of Qin Chuan to us."

"Damn, these people are crazy!"
"Bullshit, do you really think capitalists are that kind-hearted?"
"If they succeeded, not only would their businesses grow rapidly, but they would personally benefit immensely. It’s a steal of a deal."
"Damn, I almost believed their lies."
"As expected, there are hardly any good capitalists."
"It’s safer to let the state raise him."
"Agreed!"
"Agreed!"

***

In the Forbidden Land, Qin Chuan didn't know that Qin Ren, who had raised him, was already on a livestream. After catching the rabbit, Qin Chuan immediately told Shen Gongbao to take him to a place with a water source.

Shen Gongbao naturally knew where to find water; every animal needs to drink. However, Shen Gongbao hesitated, as if signaling that there was danger there.

*Smack!*

Qin Chuan slapped him and said, "Coward! If you’re weak, of course there’s danger. With me here, what are you afraid of?"

Shen Gongbao could only nod weakly and carry Qin Chuan toward the water source.

On the stream, after the audience had a general understanding of Qin Chuan’s background, Bingbing asked, "Could you tell us what Qin Chuan is usually like?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ren hesitated. Should he tell the truth or a lie?

"Is this a difficult question?" Bingbing asked, seeing Qin Ren's expression and sensing he had something difficult to say.