I Transmigrated Into a Villain and All the Heroines in This Novel Have Systems?

Chapter 17:

“What do you mean it’s already too late?” Lin Chuan was puzzled.

“According to my sources, Lin Hai already had a profit of 150 million. In the past two days, he somehow got hold of insider information and made another 30% gain in the stock market. His total capital has now reached 200 million.”

Chen Jirong revealed this highly confidential information, his voice filled with helplessness.

Lin Chuan was deeply shaken.

It wasn’t because of Lin Hai’s terrifying earnings.

That part was actually within his expectations.

He already knew that Lin Hai was able to generate such massive profits in a short time because he was being guided by the destiny-bound protagonist, Qin Chao.

So, this news didn’t surprise him at all.

What truly shocked him was that Chen Jirong had chosen to tell him this.

His father, Lin Qiangdong, had enforced strict rules to ensure fairness in the competition.

No one in the family was allowed to help either side, not even by passing along information.

Anyone who broke this rule would face severe punishment from the family.

By revealing Lin Hai’s financial standing, Chen Jirong was actually violating the family’s regulations.

If the higher-ups found out, even as the chief steward of the Lin family, he would not escape punishment.

“Grandpa Chen, thank you.”

Lin Chuan was deeply moved by Chen Jirong’s kindness, his expression showing genuine emotion.

This time, he wasn’t putting on an act—his gratitude was real.

In both his past and present life, there weren’t many people who cared for him so selflessly.

Chen Jirong thought he was just frightened and gave him a kind smile.

“Xiao Chuan, don’t be afraid. I’ve already thought of a solution for you. You still have a chance.”

“What chance?” Lin Chuan asked curiously.

“Marry Lu Chaoge.”

Chen Jirong’s response caught Lin Chuan completely off guard.

“Marriage?” He was stunned.

“That’s right, marriage.”

Chen Jirong explained his reasoning.

“There are only three months left before your competition with Lin Hai. Trying to surpass him financially at this point is impossible.”

Hearing this, Lin Chuan pouted in defiance.

If it were the original host, then yes, there would be no hope.

But he had knowledge of the original novel’s plot and the assistance of a system—there was still a chance.

Noticing Lin Chuan’s reluctance, Chen Jirong chuckled and shook his head.

“I know you don’t want to accept it, but earning 200 million in just three months without any help from the family is simply unrealistic.

Since you can’t win in terms of financial success, the only option left is to secure an alternative path for yourself.”

“And what does that have to do with marriage?” Lin Chuan still didn’t quite understand.

Chen Jirong continued to explain.

“Once Lin Hai secures his position as the heir of the Lin family, he will do everything in his power to suppress you.

I don’t have many years left. I won’t be able to protect you forever.

If you rely only on yourself, you won’t stand a chance against him.

That’s why you need a strong ally.”

“You mean… Lu Chaoge?”

“Exactly. I’ve met that girl a few times—she’s extremely capable.

Unfortunately, because she’s a woman and the Lu family isn’t that powerful, they can’t provide her with much support.

Otherwise, her future accomplishments would be limitless.”

“Grandpa Chen, you’re right.”

Lin Chuan nodded in agreement.

In the original novel, Lu Chaoge was indeed outstanding.

She later became the one managing the commercial empire of the destiny-bound protagonist, Qin Chao.

Seeing Lin Chuan accept his reasoning, Chen Jirong became even more pleased.

“That’s why you need to marry her as soon as possible—the sooner, the better.”

Lin Chuan was even more confused now.

“Grandpa Chen, she’s already my fiancée. There’s no rush to get married, right?”

“Foolish child.”

Chen Jirong immediately scolded him.

“The Lu family agreed to this marriage because you are the Lin family’s heir.

If you lose that position in the future, do you really think they will still honor the engagement?”

Lin Chuan had to admit—experience comes with age.

In the original novel, the Lu family had indeed broken off the engagement the day after he lost his heirship.

Although Lu Chaoge found it somewhat dishonorable to abandon him at his lowest point, she never had feelings for Lin Chuan in the first place.

In fact, she disliked him, so she didn’t object to the annulment.

…

Seeing Lin Chuan sitting obediently and listening, Chen Jirong was a bit surprised.

In the past, every time he lectured Lin Chuan, the boy would get impatient and find any excuse to run away.

Today, he was actually sitting still and attentively listening.

It was truly rare.

Xiao Chuan had finally matured.

“So, while the outcome of your match with Lin Hai is still undecided, marry Lu Chaoge as soon as possible.

Once the deed is done, the Lu family will be tied to you, and they won’t be able to back out even if they wanted to.”

“Grandpa Chen, that’s quite a cunning move.”

Lin Chuan chuckled after hearing the plan.

Chen Jirong glared at him.

“I’m only doing this for your sake!

Your mother was very kind to me in the past. Now that she’s gone, I have to look after you in her place.”

Lin Chuan knew about this.

Apparently, Chen Jirong had once made a serious mistake that caused the Lin family great losses.

Lin Qiangdong had originally intended to punish him severely.

But Lin Chuan’s mother, Li Yuan, had pleaded for him, allowing him a chance to redeem himself instead.

Because of this, Chen Jirong had always been devoted to looking after Lin Chuan.

“Grandpa Chen, don’t worry.

I’m confident that I can surpass Lin Hai in three months and secure my position as the Lin family’s heir.”

Since this elderly man genuinely cared about him, Lin Chuan saw no need to hide everything.

But Chen Jirong wasn’t convinced.

Instead, he simply asked, “How much money do you have now?”

“18 million,” Lin Chuan answered truthfully.

Chen Jirong was mildly surprised.

“You actually made an extra 8 million? Did you… sell off valuables from the house?”

As he spoke, he quickly glanced around.

Given what he knew about Lin Chuan, the boy had always been reckless.

It would have been a miracle if he hadn’t squandered the initial 10 million given to him.

The fact that he had managed to increase it to 18 million was unbelievable.

Lin Chuan quickly clarified, “I didn’t sell anything from home.

Actually, I earned it from the antique market.”

“The antique market?” Chen Jirong was puzzled.

“That’s right. I went to the antique market this morning…”

Lin Chuan then recounted his experience of finding undervalued treasures.

However, he omitted the part about having master-level appraisal skills.

That was something he couldn’t explain.

How could someone who had never dealt with antiques suddenly become an expert?

It would be too suspicious.

So, he simply claimed that he got lucky and found some valuable pieces.