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

Chapter 237 Returning to Jiangdu, Preparing for Big Sister's Birthday

"Friend, you've even won over Pei Danqing?"

Beside a flower bush, someone offered Xu Lin a cigarette.

Xu Lin looked at the other person's cigarette box, which had no writing on it, and didn't know what kind of cigarettes they were.

Do I look like I've already won her over?

Snapped!
Xu Lin took the lighter from the other person and lit it.

"What kind of cigarette is this? I've never seen it before."

“It’s from home; you can’t buy it outside.”

"Oh."

Xu Lin didn't think much of it; it was just a cigarette, and he smoked it when someone offered it to him.

The boy laughed and said, "I've never seen Pei Danqing get close to any guy. A girl like her, born into a noble family, would have very high standards. You're the first guy to get close to her. Brother, you must be a pro!"

Xu Lin smiled but didn't say anything. He exhaled a cloud of mist and looked back into the distance.

Just then, Pei Danqing looked over; perhaps she had been watching this way the whole time.

Xu Lin saw Pei Danqing smile at him.

"Where do you work, brother?"

"That's what they asked."

Xu Lin: "Currently, we're doing some small business, just getting started, so the future is uncertain."

"Brother, you have quite the presence; how can you say the future is uncertain?"

The boy said, "You are the most extraordinary and best man I have ever met in my life. I know that you will be famous all over the world in the future!"

"You flatter me! How about you, bro?"

Xu Lin asked back.

"My future will probably be in politics. My father has already made arrangements for it, and I can see the end of my life from the beginning."

The other party didn't seem to be showing off; in fact, they appeared somewhat helpless.

"For five thousand years, countless people have been driven to sacrifice themselves for power. How could you say that you can see the end from the beginning?"

Arranged by his family, he's bound to rise through the ranks in this lifetime; the other party is clearly from a prominent and wealthy family.

Xu Lin also knew that none of the people who came to the ball came from ordinary backgrounds.

"To be honest, my ideal is to travel around the world like Xu Xiake, to be a carefree old man, to appreciate the beautiful landscapes and experience the myriad aspects of life."

He smiled and said, "However, I am the only male in my family. I have four older sisters. My family needs me to carry on the family line. My grandfather consulted a fortune teller who said that I will be the only male in my generation. There's no need to make trouble or force things. We shouldn't go against the will of Heaven, lest we ruin the family's fortune."

“I understand.” Xu Lin nodded.

"What do you call brother?"

"Xu Lin is handsome and dashing."

Xu Lin countered, "And you?"

"Zhang Boyu, Zhang as in literature, Bo as in talent scout, Yu as in jade pendant, his nickname Fenglin, which comes from the phrase 'as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns'."

"Judging from your name, it seems your family has high hopes for you!"

Boyu was the courtesy name of Chen Zi'ang, a poet and writer of the Tang Dynasty.

Who is Chen Zi'ang?
The ancients are not seen before, and the comers are not seen later.

That sentence is his.

Anyone who went to high school should remember this person.

At the same time, Zhang Boyu's nickname is Fenglin, which means "rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns," suggesting that his family hopes he will become one of those exceptional individuals in the future.

Standing next to him, Xu Lin felt that he had a special kind of affinity and was very well-mannered.

They come from wealthy and powerful families, where would they get such spoiled brats?
"Haha, that's true. They all have high hopes for me. Brother Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you. I hope to see you famous all over the world one day!"

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

After finishing his cigarette, Xu Lin chatted with the other person for a few more minutes before saying goodbye to Zhang Boyu.

Xu Lin then walked towards Pei Danqing.

Pei Danqing was sitting there when a man in a white suit asked her to dance, but she refused.

At this moment, Xu Lin walked over.

Upon approaching him, Pei Danqing saw Xu Lin extend his right hand. "Miss Pei, may I invite you to dance?"

Pei Danqing looked up and saw Xu Lin.

She smiled, placed her right hand on it, and stood up as well.

I thought you would refuse!

Xu Lin smiled.

Pei Danqing smiled faintly: "It wouldn't hurt to dance with you, but I can't dance."

"It's okay, it's very simple, I'll teach you."

They were dancing ballroom dance, which Xu Lin had learned.

"Then you teach me."

Pei Danqing nodded, and Xu Lin took her hand, with Xu Lin's left hand holding her right hand, while Xu Lin's right hand rested on her left shoulder blade.

Under the cover of night, Pei Danqing's pretty face couldn't help but blush slightly.

Xu Lin let her put her left hand on his right shoulder.

Pei Danqing said, "I hope I'm not too stupid."

Xu Lin guided the other party: "I'll teach you, just follow me."

"Ah."

Xu Lin taught her the slow waltz, the most classic introductory dance step, which is very easy. Besides, ballroom dancing is just like that; if you know the cha-cha, you know the cha-cha. The steps are very simple.

Of course, there are also complicated dance moves, such as the man raising one hand and holding the other woman's other hand, making the woman spin around. These are quite complicated and troublesome to learn, so Xu Lin doesn't teach them. He and Pei Danqing just dance the simplest ones.

Xu Lin taught her to dance, without any other intentions, and even his hands were obedient.

For example, his right hand was placed on her waist, and he could feel her body temperature and a certain special touch through her skirt. She was not thin, she had flesh on her body, and she must be very soft. Moreover, because of the close distance, the fragrance emanating from Pei Danqing was enough to make a boy's heart flutter.

However, Xu Lin's right hand remained obedient.

His hands only trigger certain passive actions during kissing, such as groping.

In short, Xu Lin was calm at this moment. He was surrounded by beautiful women, so he was able to remain composed even when facing a girl like Pei Danqing.

Besides, at such a high-class ball, even if you're a scoundrel and lecher in private, you still have to be a gentleman in formal settings.

But Pei Danqing was not so calm. She thought Xu Lin smelled very good, and had a special feeling about him.
Xu Lin also has very sharp eyes.

Pei Danqing's heart started racing.

It wasn't until the two had been teaching and dancing for over thirty minutes that they separated, and Pei Danqing finally managed to calm down.

"I'm going to get a drink."

"Ah."

After finishing his dance, Xu Lin went to drink.

wine.

"Dandan, what's it like dancing with someone?"

"No wonder I kept rejecting other guys, it turns out I was waiting for Xu Lin."

"Dandan, do you have feelings for him?"

Is our celestial maiden about to descend to earth?

Several girls surrounded Pei Danqing, asking questions in ambiguous tones.

Pei Danqing feigned composure: "It's just a dance, nothing much. Besides, I'm not some celestial maiden, and he's no ordinary mortal either!"

Pei Danqing had a very high opinion of Xu Lin.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked into the distance at Xu Lin, who was drinking and chatting happily with Zhang Boyu. A slight ripple stirred in her heart.

No one knows what she is thinking.

The dance lasted until after 10 p.m.

After the ball ended, Xu Lin and Pei Danqing returned to their car.

However, this time Xu Lin had been drinking, so Pei Danqing was driving.

It was past eleven o'clock when I got home.

It's time to rest.

Pei Danqing asked, "What time is your flight tomorrow?"

"Ten o'clock, I guess."

"Then you should be at the airport by nine o'clock, right?"

"Correct."

"Then I'll take you to the airport tomorrow."

"Thanks."

"fine."

Pei Danqing had trouble sleeping tonight. The thought of Xu Lin leaving tomorrow made her feel a little uneasy.

She tossed and turned, and didn't fall asleep until 2 a.m., which is unusual for her as she rarely stays up late and usually falls asleep before midnight.

The next day was Sunday, and Pei Danqing didn't have to go to work.

Before nine o'clock in the morning, Pei Danqing drove Xu Lin to the airport.

"That's it!"

Xu said goodbye as he got off at the car.

Pei Danqing nodded. "Successfully."

"Okay, I'll go in first." "Mm."

Pei Danqing responded and watched Xu Lin enter the airport. Once Xu Lin was out of sight, Director Pei couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.

However, this feeling didn't last long; she was, after all, a strong woman.

We'll meet again someday.

Maybe next month, maybe the month after.

Xu Lin will come to Beijing eventually; we still need him for the music.

Pei Danqing knew that she would see this young man again.

We'll meet someday.

the other side.

Xu Lin entered the airport empty-handed.

He didn't even have any luggage; he's going back in a suit and tie right now.

The two sets of clothes that Pei Danqing bought for him are at her home.

As for the luggage in the hotel, Xu Lin took some time to pick it up the day before yesterday and then sent it back by express delivery.

So now he is empty-handed.

Keep everything simple.

The plane took off at 10:10.

Around 12:00, Xu Lin had already landed at the airport in Jiangdu.

Today is the 15th, and tomorrow is the 16th, which is Chi Linyue's birthday.

How should we celebrate Chi Linyue's birthday?
Rong Xiyan booked a hotel room and then had a birthday cake.

Yu Xinyan arrived at the other person's dormitory building with electronic candles and a birthday cake.

Where is the older sister?

Let's make it a little romantic!

After leaving the airport, Xu Lin found a top-tier hotel and booked a luxury suite.

Here, a room costs 49999 yuan per night.

Xu Lin stayed for two nights; he also wanted to decorate a birthday room.

These birthday rooms are quite elaborate, with all sorts of random ambient lights, balloons, flowers, etc.—the more aesthetically pleasing, the better.

Xu Lin didn't need to do anything himself; after calling people online, all these things were taken care of.

Of course, it wasn't just a few hundred dollars; Xu Lin spent tens of thousands of dollars preparing this set, so the people in charge of the setup were very dedicated.

By evening, everything was ready, and an absolutely dreamy birthday room was complete.

"No girl could resist being moved by a scene like this, right?"

Xu Lin looked at the birthday room. At this moment, the room was filled with soft yellow light, and many glowing hearts hung from the ceiling. Among them, the words "Happy Birthday" were also shining. Combined with other decorations, the overall atmosphere was full of dreams.

"Sure enough, dating always costs money. Even if a girl says she doesn't like money, every romantic moment she enjoys probably requires money."

Xu Lin was somewhat moved.

That evening, Xu Lin had a big meal at the hotel, then went downstairs to the shopping mall across the street to get a new outfit and order a birthday cake.

Will he remember that it's my birthday today?

The 16th.

Chi Linyue was lost in thought in the company office.

She needs to go to work on Monday.

Are you still busy in the capital?

Chi Linyue couldn't help but send Xu Lin a message.

"Of course, I'm incredibly busy. The leaders at CCTV said that one day I will be famous throughout Beijing."

"Famous throughout the capital?"

Chi Linyue was surprised, "I'm happy for you!"

"Thanks, I'm busy now, let's talk later."

"Ok."

Chi Linyue couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. Actually, she didn't necessarily want to celebrate her birthday, but after looking forward to it for so long, it was inevitable to feel disappointed. She needed some time to process the sadness of her unfulfilled wish.

Shaking her head, Chi Linyue decided to stop thinking about it. She wouldn't blame Xu Lin, since Xu Lin also had his own career to attend to.

As the older sister, how could she not want Xu Lin to one day achieve great success and become famous throughout the capital?
A brilliant young man, his future is full of endless uncertainties. He will reach a very high position and create a sky of his own.

So Chi Linyue simply focused on her work, trying to use busy work to bring peace to her mind.

And so, Chi Linyue was busy all day long, not even leaving her office at noon.

Until it was time to leave work, I took the elevator all the way to the underground parking lot.

The clattering sound of high heels echoed in the underground parking lot.

She saw her car from afar.

I also saw the well-dressed young man standing next to my car in the distance.

He had a stylish new hairstyle, wore a sharp black suit, and looked dashing and handsome as he stood there.

Chi Linyue thought she was seeing things and couldn't help but rub her eyes, only to find that it wasn't a hallucination.

That was indeed Xu Lin.

"What are you standing there for? Come over here!"

Xu Lin suddenly spoke.

"How can you talk to your sister like that?"

Chi Linyue gave a coquettish laugh and quickened her pace.

She was walking slowly in her high heels, and at that moment, she regretted wearing them today.

If I had known, I would have worn my usual shoes.

As soon as Chi Linyue walked quickly to Xu Lin, Xu Lin reached out and pulled her into his arms, then lowered his head and kissed her repeatedly.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and Chi Linyue took the initiative.

The two kissed for a few minutes.

"Weren't you said you were still in the capital?"

"I came back yesterday. You believed me when I said I was in the capital?"

Xu Lin laughed out loud.

"You little rascal, you just know how to lie to me!" Chi Linyue glared at him, wrapped her arms around his waist, and smelled the familiar scent on his body.

“I promised to celebrate your birthday. It’s a promise I won’t forget. So even if I’m exhausted from the journey, even if I walk back from the capital, even if the sky falls and the earth cracks, even if the sea dries up and the rocks crumble, I will come back without hesitation.”

"Where did you learn these words? What kind of nonsense is this?"

These kinds of clichéd love lines are the kind of scenes that Chi Linyue would fast-forward through when watching TV dramas, but when Xu Lin said them, Chi Linyue couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion, especially today, when Xu Lin suddenly appeared in surprise when Chi Linyue was at her lowest point.

"Do you like it? Let me tell you another one."

"What do you say!"

"Let me search online first."

Xu Lin decisively took out his phone, ready to search for sweet nothings to show the other person.

"You little rascal, you're never serious!"

"Ha ha……"

Xu Lin laughed heartily, "Let's go have some food first, and celebrate your birthday later."

"Uh-huh."

Chi Linyue couldn't help but look forward to seeing how Xu Lin would celebrate her birthday.

Dinner quickly ended amidst Chi Linyue's anticipation.

Around 8 p.m., Xu Lin drove to the hotel's underground parking garage.

Just as Chi Linyue was about to get out of the car, Xu Lin suddenly stopped her.

"Don't get out of the car yet."

"what happened?"

Xu Lin didn't say anything. After getting out of the car, he walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and bent down, looking elegant.

"My dear Miss Chi, do you understand?"

"Humph!"

Chi Linyue gave a soft snort, knowing that Xu Lin wanted to hug her again.

Then she simply wrapped her arms around Xu Lin's neck, and Xu Lin's right hand went under her knees, and with a little effort, he lifted her up.

It was exactly the one-handed princess carry that Xu Lin liked best.

"I'm going upstairs now to celebrate your birthday. Actually, I set up a dream birthday room, which I finished yesterday."

"So thoughtful?"

"We have to plan ahead, right? Look, I flew back a day early on purpose. I've gone to so much trouble, you have to show your appreciation, right?"

You can do whatever you want tonight!

Chi Linyue leaned close to Xu Lin's ear and said in a seductive voice, word by word, "Tonight, I'll give you everything!"

"real or fake?"

“Forget it if you don’t believe it!”

"Ha ha……"

(End of this chapter)