After the college entrance examination, life began to follow one's heart

Chapter 173 The Unfathomable Xu Lin? Online Novel Master Task Completed, Rewards in Hand!

Chi Linyue's business discussion lasted for about an hour.

Xu Lin didn't say much during that time.

Finally, Chi Lin Yue asked him, "What do you think?"

This was Chi Linyue asking him about the investment issue she had just discussed with the other party. Since Xu Lin had listened attentively, he understood that Chi Linyue had already reached an agreement, and now he just needed to nod and pretend to agree.

After all, Chi Linyue wanted him to get some exposure.

Xu Lin then hummed in agreement, looking quite enigmatic.

Needless to say, with his current aura and presence, even if he's dressed in rags, no one would dare to underestimate him. In Li Chengkong's eyes, Xu Linzhen is truly unfathomable.

The cooperation negotiations were thus concluded, and the next step was for both parties to sign the contract.

The signing process was naturally handled by Chi Linyue.

"Miss Chi, Mr. Xu, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

On the other side, Li Chengkong also stood up at this moment and extended his right hand.

Xu Lin and Chi Linyue also stood up and shook hands with each other.

Xu Lin is quite serious about manners.

"Happy cooperation!"

Xu Lin and Chi Linyue said something one after the other.

The group chatted for a few more minutes.

At this moment, Li Chengkong took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. His practiced movements revealed him to be a staunch supporter of the country's aircraft carrier program.

"Would you like one, Young Master Xu?"

"Ah."

Xu Lin took the cigarette and was about to take the lighter from Li Chengkong when the other man offered to light it for him.

Xu Lin was slightly taken aback, not expecting the other party to think so highly of him.

Xu Lin didn't say anything about it and simply let the other person light his cigarette.

In terms of social status, if someone pours you tea, drinks wine, or lights your cigarettes, it clearly means they are placing you on an equal or even higher level.

After Li Chengkong lit a cigarette for Xu Lin, Xu Lin took a puff.

Not being a proper smoker, Xu Lin really didn't like cigarettes; the taste was strange to him.

"Young Master Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you today!"

Li Chengkong smiled slightly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too!"

Xu Lin smiled.

Li Chengkong looked at Xu Lin and saw Xu Lin exhale a puff of smoke. For a moment, he thought that Xu Lin was exhaling immortal energy or even dragon energy.

My mind was in turmoil. Just who the hell was this person?

Xu Lin had no idea how mysterious he was in the other person's eyes, that even smoking a cigarette was interpreted in their mind.

However, this was just a minor incident.

After finishing their cigarettes and ending their casual conversation, Xu Lin and the others said goodbye to Li Chengkong.

When he left, Xu Lin took a bottle of mineral water, as the smell of smoke on his breath made him feel uncomfortable.

No smoking next time!

Chi Linyue emphasized.

Xu Lin: "Sometimes, drinking and smoking are unavoidable when it comes to socializing."

This is what Xu Lin's father said. Xu Lin used to go to many social events with his father, and his father said he wanted to show him the real side of society.

Chi Linyue crossed her arms and said calmly, "Unavoidable? You mean if a group of women are ordered in the private room, you'll join them too?"

"That's not right. My taste isn't that low."

Xu Lin: "Actually, I'm very picky. I don't usually like girls. I only like girls with your looks."

"Sister, give me a kiss!"

"Don't even think about it, just behave yourself?"

Chi Linyue instructed, "Don't smoke anymore!"

"Ok."

"But bringing you along today really puts your sister in a good position!"

Chi Linyue was in a good mood: "That Li Chengkong actually lit your cigarette. That old man is actually quite famous, a very boastful person. He probably thinks you are very capable, so he took the initiative to light your cigarette. If we hadn't arranged to have dinner together, he probably would have poured you tea and wine!"

Li Chengkong's company is a semiconductor company. China is developing rapidly in this field. After all, the external environment is not good. Now, the Trump across the Pacific has come up again and is suppressing us. China has no choice but to strengthen itself.

Li Chengkong's company is doing well in the semiconductor field. Actually, to be precise, this is just the latest area he has ventured into, which is a branch of the group's business. Chi Linyue came to invest and took 8.9% of the shares, spending 40 million.

Xu Lin also said, "See how amazing I am?"

"Beautiful!"

Chi Linyue patted her and said, "Let's go have a big meal. I'm in a good mood today."

Xu Lin: “OK.”

This meal was Western food, mainly steak.

In the afternoon, Xu Lin went to Chi Linyue's company.

Actually, Xu Lin is quite free now, with nothing to do. But when he's free, he's very free, and when he's busy, he turns off his phone and ignores all calls and messages. He clearly distinguishes between work and rest.

Chi Linyue's company is an investment company, quite large, with over a hundred employees, roughly equal in gender, and generally quite young. The atmosphere seems good, and everyone looks very motivated. Xu Lin thought that working here would be quite pleasant.

Inside Chi Linyue's office.

Chi Linyue pointed to the sofa diagonally opposite, "There's a sofa over there. You can stay here on this side, or there's a bed inside. If you're sleepy, you can go inside and sleep."

"Then I'll sleep on the sofa!"

"Then you can sleep on the sofa!"

Chi Linyue glared at Xu Lin, "I still have a lot of documents to process, I'll get back to work now."

"Ok."

Xu Lin didn't disturb the other person and just lay down on the sofa.

This sofa is extremely comfortable; Xu Lin estimated that it would cost at least 30,000 to 50,000 yuan to make one that feels this good.

So Xu Lin lay down comfortably and started to sleep.

However, after lying down for a while, Xu Lin suddenly thought of something.

"Is it because the pro player invited us out today?"

Xu Lin thought of what Ranzhi had said yesterday.

The source said there would be information about Platinum and top players today, plus a surprise.

Xu Lin doesn't care about this. In the online literature circle, he has already reached a point where there is no one before or after him. Such a title is of no use to him and has little meaning.

Xu Lin was concerned that Wu Chengfeng and the other three had become top-tier players, but what about his mission rewards?
He opened the author's backend on the mobile app.

Clicking on it, I saw a banner notification, which was also present on the novel app and the PC webpage.

The 2025 Top Players List!
Xu Lin clicked on it.

Xu Lin is ranked first.

As we all know, the first to be ranked are Platinum, which are established brands that have been around for over ten or twenty years. In the industry, experts can get Platinum status through cheating, but it's impossible to get it through cheating.

Xu Lin wrote a separate line.

Title: Supreme Platinum Author!
Comment: The supreme god of online literature, a record-breaker with no one before or since, the true ceiling of urban fiction, the eternal upper limit of online literature, a man worshipped by countless authors...

The comment was quite long, and Xu Lin felt a little awkward reading it.

The profile picture is still Ultraman Gaia from last time, which is quite unique.

Then there are four platinum-level characters: Wu Chengfeng and Toutuo.

Unexpectedly, the ascetic monk also came up.

However, by the end of December, he had surpassed 200,000 average subscriptions, a result that would easily qualify him for Platinum status.

Both of them have a platinum book.

Xu Lin didn't recognize the other two Platinum members either.

Next up is the section for the next level of top-tier experts.

There are two great gods, namely Shifang and Asura.

Therefore, Xu Lin has two Platinum-level and two God-level experts under his command.

"Is that a successful conclusion?"

"system?"

"Where's my reward?"

[Mission: The Man Behind the Gods!]

[Task Status: Completed.]

[Rewards: Random skill reward - Swimming Mastery, Random special buff reward - Imposing Aura, Random special reward - Investment Insight.]

[Swimming Mastery: With this skill, you will have completely mastered swimming, and in the water, you will be able to breathe once every twenty minutes when stationary and once every fifteen minutes when moving, just like a fish in water.]

Xu Lin had actually looked up the world record for holding one's breath before.

Static breath-holding, which is remaining completely still in the water, has a world record of 11 minutes and 54 seconds.

Conversely, there's the dynamic breathing technique, which involves constantly moving in the water, like swimming. However, there's no specific time limit for this. There was one person who held his breath and swam 250 meters.

Another world record is for holding one's breath for more than 20 minutes, which is extremely rare and can even be called monstrous.

Xu Lin tried holding his breath and found that he could hold his breath for a maximum of more than four minutes, which is considered exceptional among people. Moreover, this is only the basics, because the duration of breath-holding can be trained.

"Is this breath-holding technique only triggered underwater?"

Xu Lin was puzzled, then he tried a few more times, also for a little over four minutes, and found that it seemed to be the case. "Never mind, I'll use this skill later when I can."

Xu Lin's panel contains a bunch of skills that he doesn't use much, or uses very little.

Now, the skills and talents he frequently uses are: a natural talent for writing, a talent for learning, and composing music.

His ability to write with divine inspiration has already extended beyond novel writing to songwriting and screenwriting. He can continue to compose music for a long time to come, and it will be a very useful skill for Xu Lin in the near future. Not to mention his talent for learning, which he can use continuously, making rapid progress in his studies will be a piece of cake.

It's like the "Dragon Among Men" buff, which Xu Lin uses on certain special occasions, like today. It's quite useful, and if she attends more events in the future, she'll probably use this buff more often.

[The "Awe-inspiring Without Angry" buff: An active buff that triggers automatically. Once triggered, you will possess overwhelming authority, allowing you to subdue your enemies without a fight.]

Xu Lin glanced at it and felt that this buff was actually similar to the "Dragon Among Men" buff.

In Xu Lin's opinion, it should be quite practical. When you're out and about, temperament and aura are very important, even more so than appearance. After all, appearance is innate, but temperament and aura can be cultivated.

[Investment Sense: A proactive skill; you will develop a certain level of investment sense, enabling you to discover numerous investment opportunities, both large and small, in life.]

"This skill has potential!"

Moreover, now that he has money, he can invest in any future opportunities and start making money from money.

I closed the panel.

In a good mood, Xu Lin opened QQ again.

First, let's congratulate him on becoming the highest-ranking Platinum member.

In the expert group, a bunch of people were tagging him.

Xu Lin first chatted casually with Ranzhi, and then opened the expert group.

"I am coming!"

Xu Lin sent a message.

"The Supreme God has arrived!"

"Welcome the Supreme Boss!"

"I prostrate myself in gratitude, hoping to absorb some of its good fortune!"

People came out to speak one after another.

"This big shot has already started to make inroads into the entertainment industry. We mere mortals are in awe and worship him. He's awesome!"

"The script topped the trending searches, who can resist that?"

"When are you going to sell your script, sir? I think your script has a lot of potential. As long as the director and actors are good, it will most likely be a phenomenal hit. Then we online novelists might have another subject to write about. Thousands or tens of thousands of people will be waiting for you to make a living!"

"That's what I think too. I feel that if this script by the big boss comes to fruition, our online literature community can benefit from a surge in fan fiction traffic!"

Some powerful IPs have indeed supported many authors and even other derivative works, and have remained popular for a long time.

Xu Lin: "We're still waiting for investors. There's no rush, but I estimate it won't be too long."

Xu Lin appeared before everyone and stayed in the group chat for more than ten minutes before coming out.

Then, Xu Lin opened his work account, where Wu Chengfeng and the other three had become Platinum or Master players, and they were all very happy.

With Xu Lin's help, they have all reached a level that others can never achieve in their entire lives. Moreover, all of them, including the oldest Wu Chengfeng, are only twenty-eight years old, not even thirty yet. They are at the peak of their lives, and one book has brought them fame, fortune, and financial freedom. Their future is limitless.

Xu Lintong replied: "Keep up the good work, and I wish you all the best in creating blockbuster works on your own in the future!"

After chatting with them for about ten minutes, Xu Lin turned off his phone and went to sleep in a good mood.

A few minutes later, Chi Linyue saw that Xu Lin had stopped playing on his phone, and Xu Lin's chest was rising and falling rhythmically, which meant that Xu Lin had fallen asleep.

Seeing that Xu Lin wasn't covering his stomach, Chi Linyue went back to her room and brought out a blanket to cover him up.

Her office has a room and a bathroom, so it's very convenient for her to rest.

After covering Xu Lin with a blanket, Chi Linyue continued working.

Then her secretary came in. While submitting documents to Chi Linyue, she subconsciously glanced at Xu Lin sleeping on the sofa. Thinking about Chi Linyue's office, she had never seen a man stay for so long, let alone sleep under Chi Linyue's blanket. It was hard not to be curious.

When Xu Lin came to their company just now, many people saw him. Most people thought that Xu Lin was Chi Linyue's boyfriend. Besides, the two looked like a perfect match.

Chi Linyue noticed that her secretary was looking at Xu Lin, so she said, "This is my younger brother."

"Oh, is he President Chi's younger brother?"

"Ah."

"Mr. Chi, your younger brother is so handsome!"

"It's really pretty."

Chi Linyue looked at Xu Lin. Xu Lin was sleeping upright, not leaning to one side or the other. From this angle, you could see Xu Lin's handsome features. Xu Lin's looks were indeed very striking, one in a million among boys.

Upon seeing this, Chi Linyue couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Xu Lin slept undisturbed by anyone, so he slept for a little over two hours.

When he woke up, it was already past five in the afternoon, and it was Chi Linyue who woke him up.

"What time is it?" Xu Lin rubbed his eyes.

Chi Linyue didn't say anything, but simply opened her phone for Xu Lin to see. Only then did Xu Lin realize that it was already 5 p.m.

What are your plans for tonight?

Xu Lin was still thinking about where to eat.

However, Chi Linyue said, "Let's go to my brother's house tonight."

Finally, Chi Linyue emphasized again, "Let's go see my niece together!"

Xu Lin suddenly realized and asked, "What was her name again?"

"It hasn't been officially named yet!"

Chi Linyue smiled and said, "My grandfather said that we should be careful when choosing a name. He hasn't decided yet. Right now, my niece only has one nickname, Xixi. Xi means dawn. My grandfather said that she came into this world when the sun was just about to rise, which is the time of dawn, so she is called Xixi."

“Your grandfather thought about it for quite a long time.”

Xu Lin thought about how Chi Linyue's niece had been born for some time.

However, it's understandable. The older generation still pays a lot of attention to naming their children, such as looking at their birth date and time to see what elements they lack in the Five Elements, and they don't do it randomly.

"He said we should take our time with the name, and we shouldn't worry about it."

As Chi Linyue put on her trench coat, she said, "Let's go, we're going to my brother's house for dinner tonight."

"Besides your brother and his family of three, who else is there?"

“My grandfather was there too.”

"Looks like I'll have to face my elders again."

"Haha, don't be nervous..."

Chi Linyue chuckled to herself.

A few minutes later, the two went downstairs. Xu Lin set up the navigation according to the address Chi Linyue gave him and drove off.

Jiangdu is very large, and Chi Longting's home is in another residential area.

However, this time it wasn't a high-end residential area, just a normal one, but the location was decent.

Chi Linyue's large flat is located in an upscale residential community.

Xu Lin parked his car in the underground parking garage and then followed Chi Linyue upstairs.

Six buildings, 13 floors.

1302.

Chi Linyue stepped forward and rang the doorbell a few times. Soon after, the sound of slippers walking could be heard from inside.

Xu Lin guessed it was Chi Longting, because the sound of a middle-aged man walking is still easy to recognize.

When the door opened, Xu Lin saw that it was indeed Chi Longting.

For home wear, with heating on, Chi Longting wears a short-sleeved shirt and shorts.

Why didn't you bring your keys?

Chi Longting glanced at his sister.

Chi Linyue: "I forgot to bring it!"

Chi Longting ignored her; their sibling relationship seemed perfectly normal.

His gaze fell on Xu Lin. "Xu Lin, long time no see! You've gotten even more handsome!"

"Long time no see, Brother Ting."

Xu Lin smiled.

Chi Longting quickly said, "Xu Lin, come in and sit down, it's quite cold outside."

"it is good!"

After Xu Lin came in, Chi Linyue got him a pair of slippers from the entryway, and the two closed the slippers.

"Xu Lin, please sit here. My place is a bit messy, do you mind?"

Chi Longting had a smile on his face and was quite enthusiastic.

How could I possibly mind?

"That's good!"

The group walked in through the entrance hall.

Xu Lin then realized that Chi Longting's house was quite large, seemingly two normal residential units combined together.

After all, that seems to be the case at first glance.

In the living room, old man Chi Lingri is watching international news on television.

Speaking of which, this old man has quite a powerful aura; no wonder he used to be a big shot.

Xu Lin looked at the other person, and the old man also looked at Xu Lin at that moment.

Xu Lin was still wearing a suit, and he was still at the stage where his buff was activated. He looked extraordinary and shocked people. Chi Lingri, who had seen big scenes and big figures, understood even more the amazing nature of Xu Lin's temperament and aura.

"Xiao Xu, come sit here with this old man!"

Chi Lingri patted the sofa next to him.

(End of this chapter)