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

Chapter 272 A Brief Trip to the Capital: Accompanying Shang Wanjun to Look at Houses

The world always celebrates stories of young people achieving great things, regardless of nationality, race, or gender.

Everyone longs for early success, and everyone yearns for heroes to emerge from among the young.

As Chi Boyan watched Xu Lin walk over, it was as if he saw his younger self.

But thinking about it carefully, he was probably not as good as Xu Lin when he was young.

He rose to prominence only because he relied on the glory of his father.

Although he did achieve something later on, the crucial step was his father.

Otherwise, even shallow water can trap a dragon, so how can it ever truly transform into a dragon?
"Was it tiring to fly here?"

Chi Boyan patted Xu Lin on the shoulder, afraid.

"Two hours shouldn't be too tiring."

Xu Lin remained neither humble nor arrogant, and his gaze fell upon Chi Boyan.

This is his father-in-law.

One of the.

Chi Boyan is over fifty years old, but he is not bald or gray-haired. He is over 1.8 meters tall, maintains a good physique, has a healthy complexion, and is very handsome.

In addition, there is a kind of affinity.

Xu Lin had seen his photo before, after all, he was Chi Linyue's father.

So I've been keeping an eye on it, and now I've finally met the real person.

"As long as you're not tired."

Chi Boyan patted Xu Lin's shoulder. "You work out? Nice muscles!"

When Chi Boyan was young, his grandfather sent him to the army for three years, so he could tell that Xu Lin had been trained just by grabbing his shoulder.

Xu Lin smiled and said, "Health is the foundation for success!"

"That's right, a healthy body is essential if you want to go far."

Chi Boyan expressed his approval.

Then, Chi Boyan introduced the man next to Xu Lin, "This is Pei Lingyun, the Lingyun of Xie Lingyun. You're a cultured person, you know Xie Lingyun, right?"

"know."

Xie Lingyun was a great poet from the Eastern Jin to the Liu Song dynasty.

Pei Lingyun smiled and said, "Just call me Uncle Pei."

"Hello, Uncle Pei!"

"Excellent, excellent! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! So young, he is indeed a dragon among men!"

Pei Lingyun's eyes also gleamed: "You're going to go very, very far in the future. I have high hopes for you!"

Xu Lin didn't feign modesty at this moment, but said, "Thank you for your kind words, Uncle Pei."

After chatting for a few minutes, Chi Boyan took Xu Lin to meet an even more important person.

Are you nervous?

Chi Boyan asked him.

"will not."

"Not bad!"

Chi Boyan could tell that he wasn't lying or pretending to be something he'd never done; his composure was remarkable, and he couldn't help but admire him.

Chi Boyan said, "Actually, it's just a simple chat. Our superiors value talents like you very much."

Xu Lin nodded slightly.

"But we'll have to wait, he's busy with other things."

"I understand, he's very busy."

"Ah."

Half an hour later, Xu Lin finally met with his superior.

When the other person saw Xu Lin enter, their pupils suddenly contracted, greatly shocked by Xu Lin's imposing presence.

However, Xu Lin had no choice. He wanted to keep a low profile when he came in, but he couldn't turn off the buff on his body, just like a short circuit.

The leader is an elderly man, and he looks quite old.

"A white jade pillar reaching to the sky, a purple-gold beam spanning the sea—seeing you, I feel as if I see the future of the nation!"

The other person narrowed their eyes and couldn't help but admire them.

"You flatter me, I really don't deserve it!"

Xu Lin knew that when facing such a person, he should be humble when necessary.

His cheat code is too overpowered; he can't stop it even if he wants to.

"Haha, you don't need to be modest. My body is already half buried in the soil. Guess how many storms I've weathered in my life?"

Xu Lin didn't foolishly ask how many storms had passed, but waited for the other party to speak.

The other person continued, "Actually, this is the first time I've seen someone with your kind of demeanor. You're very unique. It's as if the strongest aspects of a country are embodied in you. I saw this morning that the Western world praises you so much. I had some doubts at the time, but now that I've seen you, I know there's a reason for it."

Since learning that Mr. Xu is actually Young Master Xu, the information about Young Master Xu has started to be linked to Mr. Xu.

What does the Western world say about Xu Lin?

A man who seems to be cultivated only by a superpower.

Why do you say that?
He must come from a vast land, a brilliant civilization, a powerful nation, and a great country; only when these four elements are combined can such a person be born.

It's not an exaggeration at all, because looking at the whole world, no one who has gone down in history and stood the test of time has come from small countries. They must come from large countries. It's the same principle as going to school. The best students must come from top high schools. They can't come from poor and remote areas, unless the country is in ruins or in a period of chaos. At that time, resources are not overly concentrated, so maybe there are strong people in remote mountain villages waiting for their time to act. But when a country becomes powerful, this situation is almost impossible.

then.

The Western world's high praise for Xu Lin based solely on a few photos is quite exaggerated.

Because Xu Lin was abroad, he went all out.

And here, they're going all out too.

Xu Lin said, "Foreign praise may be excessive. I am only nineteen years old and have a long way to go."

"Precisely because you are only nineteen years old, so young, you have a bright future ahead of you!"

He said, "Throughout history and across the world, the vast majority of people who achieve great things are young and already show their talent. Only a very few are people who accumulate knowledge and experience before achieving great things later in life. Don't you think so?"

"That's the truth."

Xu Lin nodded. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was indeed true.

Newton ranks second in the history of the Western world, and he summarized the law of universal gravitation at the age of 23. Einstein also discovered the theory of special relativity in his twenties.

The peak of a person's creativity is before the age of thirty, especially in their twenties.

For the next two hours, Xu Lin and the other person chatted about all sorts of things.

However, the main topic of discussion was artificial intelligence, but they weren't talking about the technology itself; rather, they were discussing economic development issues from a national macro-level perspective.

Artificial intelligence is the future, capable of spreading to any field of production, daily life, and even aerospace and military. It is a huge driving force for the country's current and future development, and therefore, it is a grand issue concerning the entire productivity.

Therefore, the country attaches great importance to it.

They also valued Xu Lin highly.

As Chi Boyan said, it was just a chat.

The higher-ups wanted to hear Xu Lin's views on artificial intelligence, and also to treat this young man well to prevent him from being leaked out.

Then, they talked for two hours straight.

It was a little past three in the afternoon.

Xu Lin finally came out.

"So, how about it? Interested in working at the Academy of Sciences?"

Chi Boyan smiled and said, "Just now, the old leader asked Xu Lin if he wanted to work at the Academy of Sciences."

"No, I'm fine now. I don't really want to work. Researching artificial intelligence is largely a matter of interest. I want to challenge myself. If I turned my interest into a job, I would be in a lot of pain."

"Haha, it's good to have your own ideas."

Chi Boyan then gave Xu Lin his personal cell phone number.

"You can call your uncle directly if you need anything, but sometimes he may be busy and can't answer the phone right away. I'll call you back later."

"Ok."

The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted for another ten minutes or so before finally parting ways.

Xu Lin did not stay for dinner.

It's a little past 3 p.m. now.

"In the office?"

"Yes, why are you asking this?"

Pei Danqing was unaware that Xu Lin had arrived in the capital.

"I've arrived in the capital."

"Why did you come to the capital?"

"I miss you. I'll come sit in your office for a bit."

"Then I wait for you."

Many people inside the CCTV building knew Xu Lin; he had been there for a while before, so it was hard not to recognize him.

A few bold and gossipy girls asked Xu Lin, "Mr. Xu, are you here to see Director Pei?"

"You've seen it all."

Is Director Pei your girlfriend now?

"you guess!"

"I guess so?" People want to ask for some gossip. Work is very boring, so they wait for these juicy tidbits to pass the time.

Xu Lin just smiled and didn't say anything.

How could he possibly answer every question asked by a group of strangers?
Soon, Xu Lin arrived at Pei Danqing's office.

She has her own office.

Xu Lin plopped down on the sofa.

"When do you get off work?"

"Five o'clock!"

"Hmm, that's about an hour left."

What brings you to the capital?

"Aren't you going to say it? I miss you."

"You haven't sent me a single message in a month, and you still miss me?"

"Actually, it was my old leader in Beijing who wanted to see me and show me some concern."

"Is someone looking for you?"

"Have."

Did they say anything?

"No, it's pretty good."

Xu Lin took off his shoes and lay down on the sofa.

"I'm going to sleep for a while. Wake me up when I get off work."

"oh oh."

After Xu Lin fell asleep, several times people brought documents in from outside, and everyone saw Xu Lin on the sofa.

The office was air-conditioned, and Xu Lin had Pei Danqing's clothes covering his stomach.

Everyone wondered, how close must the two be?
The two seem to be several years apart in age, right?

Sister-brother relationship?
However, they are both very good-looking and are definitely a good match.

In no time, gossip started circulating.

Time quickly came to five o'clock, and Pei Danqing woke Xu Lin up when it was time to leave work.

"Xu Lin, get up."

"get off work?"

"Ah."

"Let's go get some food then."

Soon, the two arrived at the underground parking garage.

The two had a simple meal.

After a hearty meal, the two came out and happened to pass by a women's clothing store, which wasn't a brand name.

Xu Lin suddenly had a whim.

"Did you order these sweatpants online last night? Have they shipped yet?"

"Let me check... not yet."

"Then I'll return it and buy it here directly."

"Ok."

Pei Danqing returned the sweatpants.

This is a women's clothing store; it has all kinds of clothes and dresses for women, and the selection is very complete.

Speaking of Pei Danqing, her outfits are quite consistent: wide-leg jeans and shirts, with the shirts always tucked in, a very Hong Kong style. Finally, there are formal outfits: shirts with pencil skirts or suit pants.

Apart from that, there doesn't seem to be anything special about it.

So, Xu Lin bought her a short-sleeved shirt, not too loose or too tight, but it really accentuated Pei Danqing's upper body figure when she wore it, given her figure.

Another item is the sweatpants, which are on the looser side.

"Look, isn't it beautiful?"

Waiting for Pei Danqing to come out after trying on the clothes.

Pei Danqing looked at herself in the full-length mirror and was quite satisfied with herself.

Actually, this kind of clothing is nothing special, and it can't be said to be very good-looking. It also has nothing to do with the so-called fashion of the moment, but Pei Danqing has a core outfit.

That is, looks and figure.

In other words, Pei Danqing would look good even if she wore women's clothes from the 1950s or 60s.

Xu Lin: "When we go to Dali, I'll just wear this. Two pieces of clothing are lightweight. If you ask me, I won't even need a suitcase. I'll just carry a backpack and throw all the clothes in it."

Pei Danqing doesn't wear makeup, so she doesn't have any cosmetics. If you take away cosmetics from a girl's luggage, she can have a lot less stuff.

"Then I listen to you."

Pei Danqing looked at herself in the full-length mirror again and was quite satisfied.

After buying the clothes, Xu Lin and Pei Danqing went home.

As soon as he got home, Xu Lin rushed into Pei Danqing's room without warning.

"This is my first time in your room, I'm so glad I'm finally in!"

The room was filled with Pei Danqing's fragrance, which smelled wonderful. The items were arranged neatly, and the room was very clean.

Xu Lin simply lay down on the bed, using the pillow as a support.

Then, he beckoned to Pei Danqing with his finger.

Although Pei Danqing had only been with Xu Lin for a few days, Xu Lin was the type who could "develop" every aspect of a girl in just two or three days once they were in bed. As a result, Pei Danqing knew everything about him, so she could tell what he wanted her to do with just a glance.

For example, when Xu Lin called her over, he glanced at his own pants.

Pei Danqing blushed, already understanding what she was about to do.

"I'm going to brush my teeth first; I didn't brush them while eating."

"Why bother brushing your teeth? I don't mind at all."

"No, I need to brush my teeth!"

"Then go brush your teeth first."

Never mind, Director Pei has obsessive-compulsive disorder.

There's a bathroom in the room, and it takes Pei Danqing several minutes to brush her teeth.

When she came out of the bathroom, she saw that Xu Lin was completely naked, with his clothes thrown aside.

Why are you in such a hurry?

"A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold, and I have to leave again tomorrow."

"Why are you walking so fast?"

Pei Danqing climbed onto the bed, pouting slightly. The older sister was quite adorable at this moment. "I thought you were going to stay a couple more days?"

"What, one night isn't enough to satisfy you?"

"You think I'm like you? I don't think about these kinds of nonsense all the time. I just think we should spend a couple of days together."

"Don't rush, we'll go to Dali later."

"But you're only going for three days."

"If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day? It's meaningless to be together all the time."

"Yeah, that's just a lot of fallacies. It's only natural for couples to be together; they only live apart when absolutely necessary." "Let's not talk about this nonsense for now, why don't you get started, bro?"

"Pah, what's the rush?"

Pei Danqing glanced at Xu Lin before bending down.

About half an hour later, Pei Danqing wanted to brush her teeth again.

Xu Lin told her to brush her teeth, but while Pei Danqing was brushing her teeth, Xu Lin appeared behind her and pulled down her pants.

"Xu Lin, I'm brushing my teeth!" Pei Danqing panicked. She hadn't been with Xu Lin for long and wasn't used to it yet.

"It's okay, you brush your teeth, I'll do my thing."

"Hey, you..."

"Xu Lin, can we go back to bed... upstairs?"

"No, let's do it in the bathroom, it's more exciting there."

Pei Danqing saw Xu Lin's mischievous grin reflected in the mirror.

"I think I've fallen for your trick, you big bad guy!"

"What big bad guy? Call me husband!"

"husband……"

"anything else?"

"elder brother?"

"Yes, brother."

The two stayed in the bathroom for more than an hour.

Xu Lin then carried Pei Danqing out and they changed the battlefield.

Just then, Xu Lin inadvertently saw the family photo that Pei Danqing had placed on the table.

To be precise, it's a family photo of her, her parents, and her younger brother—a small family of four.

Moreover, this was when she was eight or nine years old, her younger brother Pei Guanyun was still a little child, and her parents were also very young.

My mother is a great beauty.

My dad is a very handsome guy.

I'm rough!

Isn't her father Pei Lingyun?

Although Pei Lingyun in the photo looks to be only in his thirties, Xu Lin met him today and he was already in his fifties.

However, Xu Lin still recognized him at a glance.

Today, Xu Lin even called him Uncle Pei, which turned out to be his father-in-law.

But if the two fathers-in-law get together and check the accounts later, they'll find that their own cabbages have all been provided by Xu Lin.

At this point, Xu Lin had no idea what would happen.

Xu Lin simply decided not to think about this complicated future.

By the way, could Pei Danqing and Chi Linyue know each other?

"Honey, do you have a best friend?"

"No, I don't have any close female friends. Most of them are just nodding acquaintances."

"Did you have any very beautiful female friends before, as beautiful as you?"

"None of them are as pretty as me, and why are you asking me anything?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. It's normal for beautiful women to be together. I was wondering if you have any very beautiful friends."

"I didn't, so what?"

"I think I saw your dad today."

Xu Lin changed the subject, it seemed that Sister Pei didn't know Sister Chi.

"You saw him?" Pei Danqing was also confused by Xu Lin's sleep, so she didn't dwell on the previous question about Xu Lin. Now her attention was drawn to the new question.

"Well, it's nothing, let's go back and get down to business."

"You're just too lecherous."

"It's not like you don't enjoy it; you seem to be having a lot of fun."

"It's all your fault!" Pei Danqing refused to admit it.

"Fine, it's my fault. You're dead tonight!"

Xu Lin declared, "Tonight I'm going to make you cry your eyes out, and show you what it means to be the strongest man on earth!"

"Come on!" Pei Danqing suddenly went crazy and actually provoked Xu Lin.

"Don't rush, you'll have your turn to cry later."

Xu Linzhen was filled with excitement.

Pei Danqing may not have a concept of Xu Lin's strength. He is a man who can watch a woman dive into the sea at a depth of nearly 200 meters without any protection. He can no longer be called a normal human being.

Pei Danqing actually provoked him, to which Xu Lin could only say that it was time for her to feel the power of love.

So, that night...

If someone were listening outside, they would hear a woman crying inside the room, while the man is laughing, laughing wildly.

And it lasted for a long time.

However, it was past midnight, around 3 a.m.

"Are you feeling better?"

Xu Lin comforted Pei Danqing for a long time before she finally stopped crying.

Pei Danqing, who hadn't cried for at least twenty years, suddenly burst into tears tonight.

Pei Danqing didn't speak, but nestled in Xu Lin's arms.

She was really tough tonight; even when she cried, she didn't beg for mercy.

"Go to sleep."

Xu Lin yawned.

"When are you leaving tomorrow?" Pei Danqing finally asked.

"Let's have breakfast together before you go."

"Uh-huh."

Pei Danqing had to go to work today, so she got up at around six o'clock in the morning.

Pei Danqing doesn't start work until 9 o'clock, which is commonly known as working from 9 to 5.

After washing up and getting dressed in the morning, the two went to have breakfast.

After finishing her meal, Pei Danqing took Xu Lin to the airport and then went to work herself.

Today is Tuesday.

The National Day holiday begins after school on Thursday.

Xu Lin's main point is to spend time with every girl around him.

Where is Ning Yuhan?

I spent the last two days with her.

However, before the plane took off, Xu Lin received a message from Shang Wanjun.

Shang Wanjun sent a screenshot.

Xu Linjian has over six million.

"What's this? Is it royalties?"

"Yes, it just arrived in my account. It's the royalties for July and August."

Her book sold a total of 300,000 copies in July and August, and now she's receiving royalties.

After tax.

Xu Lin: "Theoretically speaking, you're already financially independent, right?"

Shang Wanjun: "I want to buy an apartment."

"Didn't you just rent a place before?"

"It's not my own property, but I want to decorate it the way I like. This style, what do you think..."

Shang Wanjun sent Xu Lin a short video, and the interior design style in it was Song Dynasty style.

What do you mean?
It means decorating the house in the style of the Song Dynasty, a kind of classical Eastern style.

Xu Lin watched the video and thought the decoration was also very beautiful.

Of course, it will definitely cost money.

Shang Wanjun truly lives up to his reputation as a literary youth; he even wants to decorate his home in an ancient style.

Shang Wanjun: "I'd like to look at some apartments today, are you free?"

After a while.

Shang Wanjun: "I almost forgot, it's Tuesday, you have class today."

"Don't you have classes?"

"I don't usually have to go to class, and I don't have to today."

"Wait for me to get off the plane. I'm still in Beijing, about to take off."

"Then I wait for you."

Xu Lin's flight was at 9:30, and it landed in Jiangdu a little after 12:00.

Then, Xu Lin drove his Panamera, which he had parked there, from the airport to pick up Shang Wanjun.

Shang Wanjun graduated from school.

Long dress, high heels, as always.

But she is indeed very beautiful, with an elegant temperament and a sense of being detached from the world.

"After almost a month of starting your PhD, how many people are pursuing you?"

Xu Lin asked casually.

"There are many, some people are married but still want to pursue me."

Shang Wanjun let her tied-up hair down.

At this moment, she twitched her nose and said, "You have a woman's scent on you, quite strong. Did you have a woman in the capital after you came back?"

"Have."

"What does it look like?"

"Anyway, I won't be worse than you."

"Scumbag!"

Shang Wanjun said mischievously, "I'm going to write you into my novel and make you the target of everyone's scorn!"

Xu Lin said, "Remember to make me a bit stronger."

"which aspect?"

"In some respects!"

"cut!"

Shang Wanjun: "Have you eaten?"

"No, I'm waiting for you to treat me."

"Then I'll treat you to dinner."

Shang Wanjun spent over four thousand yuan on this meal, which was the most extravagant meal she had ever had in her life so far.

You should know that she used to be a counselor at the University of Finance and Economics, and her salary was only 4,500 yuan a month.

After we finished eating, it was already past two in the afternoon.

This is a good opportunity to go house hunting.

"What kind of house were you looking for? An apartment?"

"It must be over 150 square meters, with at least three rooms. Besides the bedroom, there should also be a study, which will also serve as my tea room..."

Shang Wanjun started counting on his fingers.

"Then I'll find you an agent first."

The agency I used was a top-tier agency.

There are plenty of properties available in Jiangdu; if you have the money, you can buy one.

After meeting with the real estate agent at a coffee shop, Xu Lin and his group viewed twenty houses via video.

Finally, considering factors such as environment and location, Shangwanjun found a 210-square-meter unfinished apartment, but the price was ten million yuan.

Shang Wanjun only has over six million.

The down payment is all you need.

Even for wealthy people, unless they are extremely rich, buying a house outright is a drop in the ocean for them. Otherwise, they wouldn't buy a house outright because they need to maintain sufficient cash flow to make various investments or deal with unexpected situations.

Shang Wanjun's book can be sold for a long time, and there are recent copyright negotiations, so it can be sold for a good price.

She can obviously afford this house.

As for what she plans to do with the money she earns?
Shang Wanjun had no such ambitions. For a self-entertaining, artsy girl, Shang Wanjun obviously had no desire to pursue great wealth and status. Those grand goals had nothing to do with her in this life.

Her biggest idea right now is probably to buy a house and decorate it in the Song Dynasty style.

"Are you sure about this one?"

Xu Lin asked her.

Shang Wanjun nodded.

That afternoon, Xu Lin and Shang Wanjun went to see the house with the real estate agent.

Because it was a bare shell, there wasn't much to see, but the neighborhood environment, location, and views were all quite good, so Xu Lin felt that this house was indeed worth the price.

Shang Wanjun and Xu Lin have similar personalities; they both dislike procrastination.

So, after looking at the house, on that same day, Shang Wanjun made the down payment, which was fifty percent.

Because the price was negotiated, the original price of ten million was reduced to nine.960 million.

With 400,000 less, it would be a good idea to use it for renovations.

However, Xu Lin estimated that Shang Wanjun wanted Song-style decoration, and given the size of the space, it would cost at least a million yuan or more; he wondered if he could actually afford it.

"Xu Lin, thank you for your help again today."

"I'm used to it, it's okay."

As night fell, Xu Lin arrived at Shang Wanjun's rented apartment.

"I'll go all the way and find you a renovation company. If all goes well, you can move into your Song-style home by the beginning of next year."

Xu Lin turned on the computer in her room.

The computer is in standby mode; clicking the keyboard or mouse will turn it on.

Then enter the password, and the screen will turn on.

The scene from the short film has been paused.

"I'm never disappointed when you come here. What topic are you studying now?"

"It's just for fun, we didn't research any specific themes."

"I thought you wouldn't."

Xu Lin took a sip of coffee, which Shang Wanjun had brewed.

"I'm just an ordinary person, and I even fantasize about you being the male lead. I like to listen to your voice and then close my eyes to imagine you, especially imagining you holding me, me clinging to you, and you walking and talking to me..."

Shang Wanjun described that scene in a very serious manner.

"To be honest, I've never even fantasized about you."

Xu Lin has been in contact with many women, otherwise he would have been incredibly excited to hear that Shang Wanjun was treating him like the male lead.

"cut!"

"There's a guy named 'Young Master Xu' online lately, his name sounds a lot like Mr. Xu's, could it be you?"

Shang Wanjun suddenly asked.

"it's me."

"sharp."

"Aren't you excited?"

"No."

Shang Wanjun shook her head. "I'm neither materialistic nor do I admire the powerful, so what happens to you in the future has nothing to do with me, and I don't care."

"I like your personality; that's how we can stay friends."

"A relationship that goes beyond friendship," Shang Wanjun emphasized.

"Okay, that's more of a friendship."

(End of this chapter)