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

Chapter 222 Chi Linyue and Ning Yuhan's First Meeting (Part 1)

Not long after leaving the teahouse, Xu Lin, having nothing else to do, went to the city library.

The city library has a rich collection of books, which Xu Lin's school cannot match.

Here, Xu Lin can see many interesting books, or books from various fields.

On a whim, Xu Lin found several books on logic.

Logic is unfamiliar to many people because it is not a field that can be studied in China unless you specifically study it, and there are few related majors offered by universities.

In addition, this is a rather profound, complex, and even abstract subject, making it difficult to learn.

Xu Lin found books such as "Logical Thinking and Sophistry", "The Pyramid Principle", and "Introduction to Logic" to read.

He has a natural talent for learning, so he understood what logic was after just one reading.

But then again, what's the use of studying logic?

Arguing with someone?
Xu Linzhen isn't that free.

Moreover, to put it bluntly, many people in reality don't actually follow logic at all, because people don't have a concept of logic. It's not like language and math, which you start learning from the first grade of elementary school, where everyone knows that one plus one equals two.

Therefore, arguing with others using logic in life is like talking to a brick wall or casting pearls before swine.

Xu Lin wouldn't be so bored as to argue with someone.

His reading is certainly useful.

The average person's brain and energy levels determine that they can't read many books in their lifetime, and even if they do, they won't remember much.

But Xu Lin is different. He has a talent for learning and an exceptional memory. With these two abilities combined, he can read not only a few books, but also the so-called Siku Quanshu, Daozang, and Dazangjing in a relatively short period of time.

The Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) contains between 800 million and 1 billion characters.

The Daoist Canon is a collection of Daoist scriptures, containing two to three hundred million characters.

The Tripitaka, also known as the Buddhist canon, contains two to three hundred million words.

A truly vast ocean.

This is a book that no human could possibly finish reading.

But Xu Lin can watch it all if he wants to.

What would happen if someone read all kinds of books, read a great many books, and had a reading volume far exceeding that of an average person, and even integrated and mastered them?
Without a doubt, he will become an incredibly awesome person.

Of course, Xu Lin wouldn't actually eat books like food.

After reading several books on logic, he gained a general understanding of logic and felt that his thinking became much clearer.

Although it may be an illusion.

Then, Xu Lin saw that it was still early, only a little past two in the afternoon.

Xu Lin then picked up two more sets of books from the bookshelf.

One of them is the Surangama Sutra, the original text of which has not been translated. It is worth mentioning that this is a Buddhist scripture, and it is also known as the king of Buddhist scriptures.

However, many people are unaware that this Buddhist scripture is extremely logical and contains a great deal of wisdom. It is an indispensable text for studying logic, philosophy, and other related topics.

Xu Lin's second book was "Selected Works of Mao Zedong." The wisdom of a great man needs no further explanation; such a figure only appears once every few thousand years.

Those remarkable figures who have made a name for themselves in history have all inevitably been limited by their own class and the times. For example, they may have been landlords, nobles, or even if they were ordinary people, they would eventually represent the interests of the ruling class. These people would naturally have class limitations in their thinking.

It's important to understand that even Wang Yangming, one of the most famous sages in history, only represented the interests of the feudal landlord class. With his mindset, even so-called sages couldn't possess the kind of thinking that transcends the limitations of their time. In fact, throughout ancient history, even those who were concerned about the country and its people never possessed the kind of thinking that truly reflects the people's historical perspective. They didn't even have a tiny bit of it; they just stood on a higher level to lament the suffering of the common people and then went on and on. Anyone who has studied high school history knows that history answers always include the phrase "maintained the rule of so-and-so." This is the limitation of the times and the limitation of the class.

Selected Works of Mao Zedong is a book full of wisdom.

Xu Lin spent five hours carefully reading through "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" and the "Surangama Sutra".

However, I wouldn't call it comprehension. The two books have a very high level of thinking. It's like how most people feel energized after hearing some inspirational quotes, but in reality, they're just so-so, and they go back to their original state after a good night's sleep.

Wang Yangming said that knowledge and action are one. Knowledge is theory and action is practice. Xu Lin's reading was still at the theoretical stage, so he could not understand it. If it weren't for his extraordinary memory, he would have forgotten it after a while like an ordinary person.

Xu Lin studied cognitive thinking, which is a complete system. He felt that these things might be useful later. Although he had utilitarian motives, Xu Lin felt there was nothing wrong with it.

The day passed just like that.

He came out of the city library. The sun had already set, and the distant horizon was filled with a captivating rosy glow.

Xu Lin looked over and saw that there were no tall buildings blocking his view. He could see the horizon at a glance, and the view was very open, so the red glow brought by the sunset was fully visible.

Xu Lin had been reading for most of the day, and now he was at peace. He had no distracting thoughts and his mind was not agitated, so he could appreciate the sunset's glow with his heart, or rather, experience the beauty of nature.

On a whim, Xu Lin took a picture with his phone.

However, no matter how good a mobile phone is, its pixel count is not as good as that of a professional camera. Xu Lin felt that there was a significant difference between the photos and what the naked eye could see.

"never mind."

"Just capture the beauty of nature; there's no need to pursue perfection."

Xu Linfeng left with a light heart and a carefree air.

The roar of the engine drew many people's attention, only to discover it was a supercar. It was unclear which rich kid from Jiangdu was causing a ruckus again.

However, that's not actually the case.

As night fell, Xu Lin returned to his rented apartment.

During the meal, Xu Lin casually uploaded a chapter to the book "When We Were Young, April in the Human World," which was essentially announcing that the book was preparing for publication and would be officially released in the middle of next month.

"Holy crap, it's published?"

"I was wondering why you hadn't signed a contract for this book yet. So you're going straight to publishing?"

"Excuse me, will you be able to sign an autograph?"

"I'm going to buy a whole copy next month to collect. I absolutely love this book, and I even feel that it's better than Miss Maybach's book."

"Yes, I think so too. I really like the senior in the show. She's the epitome of a perfect wife. I dream of having a girlfriend like her, and then we go from school uniforms to wedding dresses!"

"plus one!"

Perhaps it's because Miss Maybach is too high-class. She appears in a Maybach worth millions, which is unattainable for countless people and is simply too far out of reach.

But Ning Yuhan in "April Rhapsody" is different. She seems like a girl who exists in real life. She seems to be right next to you, someone you can reach, not someone who is out of reach.

Therefore, Ning Yuhan's character is more likable, and many readers consider her the most suitable candidate for a wife.

Therefore, many people are quite excited to learn that Xu Lin's book is about to be published.

After sending the single chapter, Xu Lin opened his work account again.

Xu Lin remembered that tonight was the broadcast time of the first episode of "I Am a Singer", in which Xie Ting participated.

What time was it?

toilet seat?
Xu Lin opened the Mango TV website again. It was a little past eight o'clock. It turned out that the first episode had already been released.

Anyone who has watched variety shows knows that the first episode of such shows is always a mess of program effects, with the celebrities acting like idiots and making exaggerated performances.

They skipped the entertainment aspect and got to the actual singing.

"What the hell?"

Xu Lin listened for a while, then felt he couldn't take it anymore.

Actually, this show is quite outdated now, after all, it's already in its eleventh season, unlike the early days when the contestants were all very talented celebrities.

What now?
There are certainly some outstanding individuals, but there are far more charlatans and monsters out there. Moreover, the entertainment industry worldwide is declining these days, and China is no exception.

Xu Lin immediately pressed fast forward and jumped several times before finally seeing Xie Ting.

Nicholas Tse is quite handsome and photogenic; in this episode, his personal image is arguably the most outstanding.

As a celebrity, putting aside professional skills, looking good on camera is very important.

Nicholas Tse clearly didn't have this worry.

She's just a little thinner.

Among the people Xu Lin has met so far, Xie Ting is the most outstanding overall. He's the kind of person who would be a pity if he didn't debut. The others are all a little bit lacking in this aspect or that aspect, but Xie Ting can be called a hexagonal warrior.

Therefore, Xu Lin had high hopes for him.

Xu Lin fast-forwarded through the first episode; Xie Ting performed normally and advanced smoothly, and the audience's reaction seemed very positive.

Xu Lin also felt that Xie Ting performed very well.

After closing the Mango webpage, Xu Lin went to the work account and opened Xie Ting's chat interface.

Xu Lin: "Here we are."

Nicholas Tse: "!!"

Nicholas Tse: "Good evening, Master!"

"I just watched the first episode, and you did pretty well."

"Master, is there anything I still need to improve?" Xie Ting asked humbly.

"Overall, it's very good. Just keep it up. But it would be even better if you had a better figure. You look a bit thin. Overall, your image is quite outstanding, but your figure is a little lacking."

"figure?"

"Hmm, I suggest finding a professional fitness coach and spending a few months having him guide you to build some muscle." "Okay, I'll find a professional fitness coach tomorrow!"

Xie Ting had been with Xu Lin for some time, so Xu Lin knew that Xie Ting's execution ability was quite good and he wouldn't let him down.

Xu Lin: "Great coaches, don't use those lousy coaches."

"clear."

"By the way, Master, I'm recording the second episode tomorrow. Which song do you recommend I sing?"

"There are three songs. Sing the two love songs first. You can sing whichever one you want first. Leave the folk songs for later."

Xu Lin felt that love songs were too common, while folk songs were more niche, but if they stood out, they were more likely to stand out than love songs.

"Okay, Master, I understand."

Xu Lin chatted with him for a while and then logged off, switching to Ranzhi's side.

Ranzhi just sent a message too.

"Mr. Xu, are you still going to release the copyright for the rest? (Grinning face emoji)"

"Did your boss send you?"

"Yeah, I'm just a wage earner too, *grinning face*"

"Understandable."

Xu Lin: "I won't be releasing the copyrights for now. You should tell the website that I don't have any copyright plans at the moment."

"no problem."

"Does Mr. Xu have any plans to publish a new book soon?"

Xu Lin is now the pillar of the website, its biggest cash cow, so the website is very important to him.

"I'm not emotionally ready yet, not at the moment."

"Emotions, ah, so that's how it is."

Isn't this inspiration?
After chatting with Ranzhi for a few minutes, Xu Lin also left.

He has quite a few followers on his work account, several apprentices on his online writing platform, and even more on his entertainment platform.

The former was a circle that Xu Lin casually played around in, while the latter was an area he planned to cultivate in depth, hence the larger number of people involved.

Xu Lin spent two hours replying to their questions, using both his phone and computer.

"Damn it, more people means more work!"

Xu Lin was about to log off when Xie Ting's message popped up.

"Master, I'm trending on social media!"

Nicholas Tse also posted a screenshot of a trending topic on Weibo. Apparently, with the airing of the first episode of Singer, Nicholas Tse was the most outstanding performer in the episode, so he naturally became a trending topic.

This variety show is terrible right now, and the fresh faces are all weirdos and freaks. Tse Ting is already a breath of fresh air.

Nicholas Tse: "This is the first time I've been on the trending topics list, and it's my name. Holy crap, I'm number ten on the trending topics list and number three on the entertainment list."

Xu Lin glanced at it: "Don't rush, we can still make it."

Tse Ting: "Master, I'm so excited!"

"That means you're about to become famous."

Xu Lin said, "Keep a calm mind. I'm going to get back to work."

"Alright, goodbye Master."

Xu Lin didn't reply and went offline.

For the next ten days, Xu Lin's life was quite peaceful. Apart from going to the film set three times, Xu Lin spent his non-class time with Ning Yuhan. However, it wasn't about doing anything romantic; they often went to the library to study together.

Ning Yuhan was busy with her studies, while Xu Lin read a book beside her.

He reads all sorts of books, a jumble of things, such as the complete works of Wang Yangming and some well-known Buddhist scriptures.

This is at the level of traditional culture.

Then came foreign works. Xu Lin mainly studied Western philosophy during this period, but also read some other things.

As a result, Xu Lin has read hundreds of books during this period, both ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, thanks to his rapid reading speed.

In Ning Yuhan's eyes, what kind of person is Xu Lin?

He was very diligent; he was always reading and learning.

Unconsciously, Ning Yuhan was spurred on and worked even harder.

She had already tried her best, but even so, Ning Yuhan felt powerless, knowing that she would never catch up with Xu Lin in this lifetime.

After all, a book that might take her eight or ten days to finish reading, Xu Lin could flip through twice in an hour and recite it from memory. In fact, "recite it from memory" here doesn't mean "recite it from memory," but rather the literal meaning.

How will you catch up?
Today is Saturday, a sunny day, and it's already late April.

Xu Lin closed "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," marking the end of another book he had finished reading.

"Did you go back?"

Xu Lin checked the time; it was a little past five in the afternoon, just the right time to go for lunch.

"Uh-huh."

Ning Yuhan nodded.

"What are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing," Ning Yuhan quickly shook her head.

"If I find out you're thinking bad things, you'll get a spanking."

Xu Lin spoke viciously.

"Oh, really not!"

Ning Yuhan panicked a little because Xu Lin's "spanking" didn't mean slapping her with his hand, but rather stripping her naked and posing in a very shameful position, being spanked by Xu Lin from behind or on top of her...

In short, Ning Yuhan didn't want to get spanked.

"Don't think about those messy things, okay?"

Xu Lin said, "Let's go, let's get something to eat first."

"Oh."

Ning Yuhan packed her things.

The two left the library shortly afterward.

Xu Lin wanted to have a nice meal today, so he found a large restaurant.

This restaurant is not cheap. For example, one of its signature dishes, imported wild king crab, costs more than 4,000 yuan a dish, and it's not even the most expensive one.

Xu Lin mainly wanted to try the king crab.

Upon entering the restaurant, the waiter led the two to a private room.

This restaurant has a great vibe, with a starry sky ceiling and a nighttime theme, creating a very atmospheric ambiance. As for the decor, it's definitely quite upscale.

Because the food is expensive, those who come here are not working-class people. A meal costs at least several thousand or tens of thousands, or even five figures. With drinks, it may reach six figures, since some of the drinks are really not cheap. In short, you have to have some money in your pocket.

So Xu Lin glanced around and saw the guests: social elites, wealthy families, and internet celebrity girls who followed the rich guy...

Ok?
Suddenly Xu Lin saw Chi Linyue. For a moment he thought he was seeing things, but upon closer inspection, it was indeed his older sister.

How could I run into this?
The older woman had just come out of the restroom, and the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor attracted the attention of many people in the room.

Xu Lin only looked over when he heard the sound of high heels.

This is a captivating woman; even a glimpse of her back is enough to spark countless fantasies.

Clearly, Chi Linyue also saw Xu Lin, including the girl who was holding Xu Lin's right hand.

Ning Yuhan has clear eyes and dresses simply, looking like a pure girl with no guile whatsoever.

This was the first girl Chi Linyue had ever met in her life who was so special. The moment she saw Ning Yuhan, she felt a sense of goodwill towards her. It was quite strange, as she had met all sorts of people, but only Ning Yuhan gave her this feeling.

"That's really strange," Chi Linyue said, surprised.

The older sister hasn't ordered yet; she came by herself today.

Actually, she messaged Xu Lin in the afternoon, asking if he wanted to go out for dinner, and Xu Lin replied with three words: "No time."

It means there is no free space.

Look, we've actually run into each other here.

"Xu Lin, this way!"

She waved.

(End of this chapter)