tkworld Chapter 323 was finally named Lin An, meaning peace and safety.
Chapter 323 was finally named Lin An, meaning peace and safety.
The noisy ward finally quieted down after most of the night.
Outside the window, the darkness of Los Angeles, which was gradually deepening as dawn approached, was slowly being devoured by the first light of day.
Lin Zhou put away his lazy and cynical expression, sat briskly on the edge of the bed, and steadily wrapped the warmth of his palm around Su Qingge's extremely weak and somewhat cold hand.
Their gazes fell in unison on the swaddled baby who was breathing quietly.
The dust has settled.
This ultimate tranquility was a miracle he had never dared to hope for during the high-pressure life he had endured in the past few years, a life marked by bloodshed and turmoil.
"The formal name has been decided, it will be Lin An."
Lin Zhou's voice was very low, yet it carried a profound and resolute sense of strength.
His voice was hoarse from exhaustion, a result of his extreme tension throughout the night.
Su Qingge gently turned her head, her peach blossom eyes still bearing faint traces of blood from childbirth.
"Lin An..."
She softly repeated the two words again, a gentle smile slowly curving her lips.
"It doesn't sound as tough as your 'Lin Gou Dan,' but it's really quite nice to listen to."
Lin Zhou sensed the teasing in Su Qingge's tone, but surprisingly, he didn't refute her. Instead, he sighed seriously.
He raised his head, his gaze passing over the large, elegant floor-to-ceiling window of the ward, and looking towards the distant, dark horizon.
"Qingge, do you know why I insisted on using those two characters?"
Lin Zhou's gaze deepened, as if piercing through the dawn of Los Angeles to see the corrupt and cruel power struggles in Beijing.
"Throughout my journey, with the help of the system, I have amassed immense wealth. People outside say I am the most arrogant and domineering godfather in the world."
"They think that what I, Lin Zhou, want is the stars and the sea, and the ultimate peak where the Lin family completely dominates this world."
As Lin Zhou spoke, he slightly tightened his grip on Su Qingge's hand, his tone becoming more emotional and genuine.
"But only I know that just now backstage at the Grammys, I saw you sweating profusely from the pain, and I saw the doctor rush in with a scalpel..."
"At that moment, I realized that my so-called power to control life and death was cheap in front of that little life and you."
"I don't want him to be rich and powerful, nor do I want him to actually become a king or a tyrant."
"I have experienced too many bloody and cruel separations. My greatest wish in this life is simply 'peace'."
"Lin An, may you live a peaceful and safe life. That is the most powerful blessing I can give you."
As Su Qingge listened to Lin Zhou's heartfelt account of his journey, her originally cool and aloof face was instantly filled with a deep warmth.
This simple desire arising from caring is far more moving than those flowery words piled up for vanity.
Two lines of crystal tears slid down her pale cheeks as she wept with overwhelming emotion.
The sacred and fragile look that arose from maternal awakening caused Lin Zhou a sharp pang in his heart.
"Oh dear, why are you crying again? I was just getting into a sentimental moment, and your crying is killing me."
Lin Zhou hurriedly pulled out a silk tissue and carefully wiped Su Qingge's eyes, his movements tense and clumsy.
"Lin Zhou, thank you."
Su Qingge spoke with a distinctly nasal tone, her peach blossom eyes filled with the ultimate love born from trust.
"Lin An, I really like this name."
"In this not-so-peaceful world, with you protecting us, An'an will surely grow up safely."
At that moment, the name Lin An seemed to naturally carry the weight of all the cruel power struggles and endings in the third volume.
It also feels like a new beginning for this family's domineering yet warm spirit.
It is no longer just a code or a symbol; it is a warm and eternal light that Lin Zhou, the once ruthless godfather, lit for Su Qingge and her child in the depths of his dark soul.
Nuonuo sat on a small stool to the side, her little head drooping, already sleepy and restless.
Lin Zhou tiptoed over, picked up his daughter, and placed her in the empty seat next to Su Qingge.
He looked at the mother and daughter, then glanced at Lin An in the cradle, who was stubbornly clenching her little fists. The ultimate sense of satisfaction from absolute control over him was overwhelming, unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
"Old Chen, go and get ready."
Lin Zhou whispered instructions to Old Chen, who was standing in the shadows, his tone regaining its absolute coldness befitting a godfather.
"Go back to Beijing."
"I want Qingge and Xiao An to rest in the safest and most prestigious garden in the world."
Old Chen bowed solemnly, his old eyes filled with a look of gratified emotion.
"Understood, young master. The private airspace in Washington and London has been applied for, and the Lin family's elite guards will provide full escort. Absolutely no mistakes will be made."
"As for the capital... this old servant will go and inform the family to replace all the lilies in the Xishan Manor with freshly picked top-grade roses, which are the lady's favorite."
Lin Zhou nodded, looking out the window at the arrogant red sun that had already leaped over the horizon.
Dawn broke brightly in Los Angeles.
This shocking farce, which spanned oceans, alarmed the world, and even turned the Grammy Awards into a bizarre delivery room, has finally come to an end in this extremely heartwarming way.
But this is merely a small prelude to the Lin family's domineering start to a new chapter as the world's number one clan.
"Lin Zhou, are you really going to seal off that piece of land in Xishan for the full moon celebration?"
In a half-dreaming, half-awake state, Su Qingge softly asked a question.
"Farmlands are so boring."
Lin Zhou lazily raised an eyebrow, a glint of arrogant confidence flashing in his eyes.
"I want everyone in the capital to know that my son's one-month celebration will be an extravagant and absolutely miraculous event."
"Anyone who dares not to come is seriously blind and can forget about ever working in the business world again."
A month later.
The early summer breeze in Beijing made it feel both comfortable and expensive.
The grand full-moon celebration, which had been the subject of much speculation for thirty days and was touted as the most luxurious, outrageous, and domineering event in the Chinese music scene and even the global business world in recent years, finally began in the solemn and luxurious Xishan Manor.
Hundreds of rare, globally limited-edition black Phantoms were neatly lined up at the foot of the mountain.
This shocking, visually oppressive feeling reveals that the Lin family's crown prince is arrogantly asserting his sovereignty over the entire world through extreme pampering.
Lin Zhou held Su Qingge's hand, while Su Qingge held the healthy and plump Lin An in her arms.
Nuonuo followed behind, looking smug in her newly made, hand-embroidered, and luxurious princess dress.
"Old Chen, is everyone here?"
Lin Zhou straightened his sharp dark blue suit and asked in a calm tone.
"Young Master, all the prominent figures in the capital, and even representatives from several foreign royal families, entered with reverence and efficiency."
Old Chen deftly closed the heavy register that recorded countless lavish gifts.
"Everyone is waiting for you to start the show."
Lin Zhou sneered, his domineering gaze sweeping over the noisy banquet hall not far away.
He lowered his head to the extreme and kissed Su Qingge's forehead.
"Let's go, honey."
"Let's go and show those curious, crazy old guys what the real 'Lin An' is like."
"Lin Zhou, you promised me that you wouldn't lose your temper today, and you wouldn't be arrogant and cause trouble for other people's places."
"Alright, alright, I'll be an obedient family member today and follow Her Majesty's orders in everything."
As the two entered the venue, the once noisy hall, which could hold thousands of people, instantly became deathly silent due to an extreme sense of oppression.
Under the dazzling, expensive lights, everyone's eyes were fixed on the family of four with fervor.
"Lin Zhou...isn't your outfit a bit...too extravagant?"
"Is that an exaggeration? I think these buttons are too few and don't match my son's aura."