I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 342 My Little Sweetheart's Thoughtful Assistance: Helping Her Build a Harem, Okay?

After contacting Xu Hongdou, it was confirmed that she was at the hotel.

Gu Yifan then drove to the hotel where the comic artists' exchange meeting had been held.

I chatted and laughed with Cyndi along the way and didn't feel tired at all.

According to Cyndi Wang's attempt to take credit.

She has already overcome the major hurdle of the second stage of the driving test, and now all that remains is to conquer the third stage to successfully obtain her driver's license.

As she spoke, the girl's pretty face radiated happiness, a happiness that could easily infect even the most unperturbed heart.

Gu Yifan found it somewhat amusing to hear Xinling's smug tone; it was just a driver's license test, why make it sound so difficult?

But then again.

Girls are generally less adept at directional control and driving skills.

Like Erxi and Xingchen, they both failed the second part of the driving test and had to retake it, while only Xinling passed it on her first try.

No wonder Cyndi Wang said it in a boastful tone.

Like a little animal eager for praise, waiting for its master's compliment.

Gu Yifan nodded, "Alright, then he's free."

Then I won't have to be Cyndi's driver anymore.

To everyone's surprise, Cyndi's eyes flickered after hearing this.

The joy of taking a big step toward getting a driver's license has faded somewhat.

Gu Yifan picked her up and dropped her off at the company, which was one of the few opportunities Xinling could see him.

Gu Yifan realized that what he had said might have made Xinling a little unhappy.

Despite Xinling's complete obedience to him, this girl is still somewhat sensitive at heart.

Just as Gu Yifan was about to try to salvage the situation...

But then Xinling muttered softly, "Then I'll just keep failing my driving test so my brother can keep taking me there."

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Gu Yifan was taken aback, and turned his head to see Xinling's cunning eyes also watching his reaction.

"That won't do." Gu Yifan pretended to be angry and said in a deep voice, "I'm still waiting for you to get your driver's license so you can be my driver. What kind of boss drives for his employee?"

Xinling blinked, then swallowed back the words she was about to say: "But some bosses drive their mistresses around."

However, Xinling was too embarrassed to say it aloud, so she changed her question to, "Brother, are you sure you're comfortable letting me drive?"

Cyndi originally wanted to express that she was a female driver and a novice driver, and she felt more at ease when the steering wheel was in the hands of an 'experienced driver'.

To everyone's surprise, Gu Yifan replied without hesitation.

"Don't worry, I believe you'll drive very well."

Xinling bit her lip, a slight blush rising on her cheeks. "Brother, you trust me that much?"

"of course."

Gu Yifan turned on his turn signal and drove into the hotel parking lot, taking the opportunity to praise Xinling and help her regain her confidence.

"Who was it that was always worried about not doing a good job as CFO, and even couldn't sleep because of it?"

"What we're doing now is pretty good, isn't it?"

Xinling blushed slightly, "Brother~"

Work is work, and driving is driving!
Gu Yifan smiled and then said seriously, "That's why I say my Xinling is the smartest. She can learn anything in no time. No wonder she's a talented girl who worked hard to get into Tongji University."

Gu Yifan's words contained a hint of teasing, like an elder praising a child.

Ke Xinling listened, but her heart skipped a beat.

The praise that other children often hear is something she has never received.

silence
In the blink of an eye, tears of emotion welled up and filled Xinling's eyes like mist.

Xinling felt a slight soreness in her nose and nodded, "Mmm."

Gu Yifan was so focused on finding a parking space that he didn't finish parking the car, turn off the engine, and unbuckle his seatbelt until he had stopped.

I then noticed that Cyndi was secretly wiping away tears.

"Why are you crying?" Gu Yifan asked in surprise, and quickly handed Xinling two tissues.

Xinling didn't accept it. Instead, she unbuckled her seatbelt and nestled into Gu Yifan's arms like a swallow throwing itself into his embrace, speaking in a muffled voice.

"Thank you, brother, thank you for always believing in me and encouraging me."

Gu Yifan was taken aback. Looking at Xinling, who had buried her face in his shoulder, his confusion turned into a gentle smile.

He raised his hand and gently patted Xinling's slightly trembling shoulder.

"You cried over this? You weren't this fragile before, acting like a little kid."

Xinling raised her delicate, tear-streaked face; her pitiful and charming aura was like poison, capable of attracting the attention of any man.

Her eyes were red and swollen, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on Gu Yifan without blinking.

"Because before I only had myself, but now I have my brother to shelter me from the wind and rain."

"Brother, it's so good to have you here."

After Cyndi calmed down somewhat from her outburst of emotions.

I'm sorry to wipe away my tears.

The two then got out of the car and walked towards the hotel.

Before Gu Yifan could speak, Xinling grabbed his arm and hugged him tightly, like conjoined twins.

The two walked forward side by side.

As they walked, Xinling suddenly said.

"that."

"Ok?"

"Wait, let's just get a room, I think."

When Cyndi said this, she felt no shyness, only eagerness.

She couldn't wait to truly become one with Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan: "."

No, who could resist such temptation?

However, Gu Yifan remembered that Xu Hongdou had met Wan Yu and had a QQ friend.

Don't waste time
"Stop it."

Xinling pouted and shook Gu Yifan's arm coquettishly, "I'm serious."

"It's been a long time since the last time."

There was a hint of resentment in Cyndi Wang's voice when she said this.

Sister Wanyu is enjoying herself so much!
Every time they met, Lin Wanyu exuded a sense of satisfaction, ease, and languor that was almost palpable.

She was like a dried-up stream, a deposed concubine banished to the dark palace, deprived of the emperor's favor and living in utter darkness.
She's a normal person, a normal woman!
This is not fair!

"Wait a little longer, we'll talk about it tonight." Faced with Xinling's persistent insistence, Gu Yifan couldn't hold back any longer, and his face turned red.

Cyndi blinked as if she had discovered a new continent.

Is this shy?
But there's still time!

"obedient."

Before Xinling could say anything more, Gu Yifan rudely suppressed her reasoned argument.

"Oh." Xinling pouted and lowered her head unhappily.

She wanted to step on Gu Yifan's shadow with her little leather shoes, but she was afraid the shadow would be hurt, so she sulked.
Don't worry about her, she just needs to adjust.

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"Are you angry?" Gu Yifan asked, turning his head with amusement.

Xinling suddenly raised her head, gave Gu Yifan a bright smile, and said, "No, not at all~"

In just three seconds, Xinling will forgive Gu Yifan, unconditionally.

However, Gu Yifan had a premonition.

He should be able to hold out until tomorrow's sunrise.
Enter the hotel lobby.

"Hello sir/madam, are you checking in?"

A beautiful female employee walked briskly over, a flawless smile on her face, and asked.

"I'm looking for someone. Is Manager Xu Hongdou here?" Gu Yifan replied.

Before the female employee could speak...

The receptionist, who was not far away, kept glancing at Xu Hongdou at the hotel's main entrance after receiving a call from Gu Yifan.

The first person to notice Gu Yifan entering quickly walked over.

The sound of high heels clicking on the smooth floor tiles was crisp and clear.

"I'll take care of Xiao Liu."

The female employee nodded and left.

Xu Hongdou then turned her secretly delighted gaze to Gu Yifan.

Her initial slight nervousness subsided, and she smiled sweetly at Gu Yifan.

"Long time no see, Mr. Gu. How have you been these days?"

Since our last chance encounter.

Xu Hongdou realized that a figure seemed to have quietly squeezed into her heart.

When she can't sleep at night, she turns on her computer and plays videos of the Super Boy auditions on and on.

I mainly wanted to see someone.

That wasn't enough for Xu Hongdou, so she searched for more information about him and even watched Under One Person.

Xu Hongdou was deceiving herself, saying that Gu Yifan was a major client and that she was just gathering information in advance, but only she herself probably knew the truth.

That's why, when Xu Hongdou, who was about to finish her early shift, stayed behind to wait for Gu Yifan's call.

Xu Hongdou, in high spirits, was unaware that her appearance had already been noticed and taken a liking to by Xinling, who was standing nearby.

After all, with such a stunningly beautiful face, any girl would probably pay extra attention.

Xinling was all too familiar with Xu Hongdou's undisguised joy, because she always wore the same expression when she looked at Gu Yifan. "Brother, is this Manager Xu?"

But Cyndi is not the same as before.

That timid and self-conscious little girl has been gradually replaced by a sunny and confident young woman.

Xinling took the initiative to speak, immediately attracting Xu Hongdou's attention.

She then shifted her gaze to Xinling, who was standing next to Gu Yifan.

The two women looked at each other.

Xinling has an equally beautiful, delicate, and pitiful face, as well as an undeniably good figure.

This immediately caught Xu Hongdou's attention.

Cyndi's outfit was also not as simple as before.

Originally, she didn't want to spend so much money on expensive clothes.

But Gu Yifan said in a serious tone that Xinling also represents his image in the company, and if she dressed too plainly, her employees would gossip.

Xinling then went with Gu Yifan to buy a lot of designer clothes and jewelry to adorn herself.

The saying "clothes make the man" is once again on full display, especially in Shanghai, a city that values ​​image and style.

A person's first impression always starts with their clothing style.

Xu Hongdou immediately recognized that everything the girl was wearing and carrying was a designer brand.

Then, judging from Xinling's address, she is Gu Yifan's younger sister?
"Oh, let me introduce you. This is Xinling, my company's CFO."

Gu Yifan introduced with a smile.

"For the company's annual meeting, I plan to have Xinling connect with you, Manager Xu."

Xu Hongdou was surprised that Xinling looked so young, but also felt a little regretful.

She had thought she could communicate directly with Gu Yifan.

But her professionalism still prompted her to give a very friendly smile and extend her hand.

"Hello, Ms. Xinling. Please take care of me. This way, please."

Xinling shook hands with Xu Hongdou, still admiring her beautiful face, seemingly lost in thought. She nodded obediently, "Manager Xu, you're too kind."

Xu Hongdou led the two of them toward the next room.

After the figures of the group disappeared.

The other hotel staff members then began to whisper among themselves in curiosity.

"Did that guest come specifically to see Sister Hongdou?"

"He looks so handsome and tall."

"Most importantly, he must be very rich, just look at his clothes and demeanor."

"Why don't I know such a handsome and rich client?"

"Then you'd have to be as beautiful as Manager Xu first."

Xu Hongdou first led the two of them to look around several banquet halls.

"Manager Xu, with the New Year approaching, there must be quite a few companies holding annual meetings, right?" Gu Yifan chatted casually with Xu Hongdou as they toured the place.

“Just call me Hongdou. Manager Xu sounds too formal.” Xu Hongdou blinked, feeling that the title “Manager Xu” was too distant.

"That's right, there are fewer weddings this month, but companies have already started booking venues for their annual meetings."

As she spoke, Xu Hongdou lowered her voice and said, "I can try my best to give you a discount."

At this moment, Xinling suddenly interjected, smiling, "Sister Hongdou and Brother must have a very good relationship, right?"

Gu Yifan and Xu Hongdou were both stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Xinling.

Xinling replied matter-of-factly, “If that weren’t the case, then you could have just had the company manager arrange this. Why would you have brought me here personally?”

After saying that, Xinling smiled and said, "Now that I see, it's just as I thought."

Xu Hongdou was somewhat surprised.

Xinling, who seemed a bit distant just now, suddenly became so friendly.

Upon hearing Xinling's words, Xu Hongdou's cheeks flushed slightly. She hadn't expected that Mr. Gu had contacted her specifically.
Are those two friends now?
"Well... Mr. Gu and I..." Xu Hongdou glanced at Gu Yifan shyly.

Didn't wait to finish.

"Yes, we're friends. Just call me Gu Yifan, no need to always call me Mr. Gu," Gu Yifan said gently.

"right."

After saying that, Gu Yifan winked at Xu Hongdou and gave her a very friendly smile.

Cyndi smiled and said, "Oh, I see. Then your friend is my friend. Hello, Sister Hongdou."

Xu Hongdou felt somewhat flattered.

Her cheeks flushed even more, and after thinking for a moment, she pursed her lips and pretended to be reproachful, saying, "Now that you mention it, if I don't offer the biggest discount, I won't be able to get past my own conscience."

"No wonder you're the CFO, Cyndi, you're quick with the math."

Xu Hongdou was obviously joking.

"Hehe." Xinling smiled knowingly, "Of course, because we're friends, and Sister Hongdou wouldn't let her friends suffer, right?"

"Xinling, don't talk nonsense." Gu Yifan patted Xinling's arm and said to Xu Hongdou.

"No need for the biggest discount, just the normal price is fine. The company is going to hold an annual meeting anyway, so instead of finding an unfamiliar place, why not find someone we know?"

After this conversation, the three of them got along much better and the awkwardness lessened.

Although Xu Hongdou didn't understand why Xinling suddenly showed her kindness, she felt a little more grateful to this pretty girl.

If Xinling hadn't interrupted, she probably wouldn't have found a suitable reason to get closer to Gu Yifan.

“Xinling is right. Since you and Yifan are friends, I won’t let my friends suffer.”

"Anyway, I have a discount quota, it doesn't matter who I give it to, I might as well give it to my own people." Xu Hongdou was replying to Gu Yifan by using the same words he had just said.

Gu Yifan chuckled to himself.

After a quick look at the venue, Gu Yifan thought it was quite suitable and spacious enough to accommodate three to five hundred people, which was more than enough, so he decided to book it.

Xu Hongdou was not surprised. She smiled and said, "You are probably the easiest customers I have ever served."

"What, are the other clients all difficult to talk to?" Gu Yifan asked curiously.

"Not really." Xu Hongdou's front office manager aura had faded somewhat, replaced by a more approachable and natural demeanor. She shrugged, her pretty face showing helplessness.

"But there are quite a few requirements in various aspects, so it's actually quite troublesome."

Seeing that Gu Yifan was determined to make the decision, Xu Hongdou led him to the administrative office.

Renting a banquet hall costs 100,000 yuan a day, which is not cheap, but that's Shanghai, with its own monetary system.

In addition, there's a buffet, decorations, games, and more.

These hotels can all design processes according to customer needs.

When Xu Hongdou asked Gu Yifan about the bill, Gu Yifan simply said to go with the highest one.

Even if each person earns 10,000 yuan, how much does a company's top talent pool cost?

"By the way, I don't just want to book one show, I want to book three halls," Gu Yifan added after he finished speaking.

Xu Hongdou was somewhat surprised, "Three?"

"Yes." Gu Yifan nodded and explained that he had three companies that were going to hold annual meetings.

Xu Hongdou then realized that she still didn't know Gu Yifan very well.

I thought that Gu Yifan was already quite accomplished at such a young age to have his own company, but I never expected that he would have three companies.
However, this also surprised her greatly, as being able to book three banquet halls at once is quite an achievement.

Gu Yifan was just there to choose a venue.

He left the specific coordination to Xinling, asking her to contact Li Mingliang and Gao Jian to discuss the matter.

Xu Hongdou also helped get a discount, which, although not much, still saved tens of thousands of yuan in the end.

After all, holding three annual meetings would cost five or six hundred thousand yuan in total.

Xinling felt a pang of heartache, but could only console herself that it concerned her brother's reputation, and besides, it saved tens of thousands of yuan.
After Gu Yifan signed the contract, he transferred the deposit.

"Thank you, Mr. Gu, for choosing our hotel. All our staff will provide the best service to ensure your satisfaction."

Xu Hongdou solemnly extended her hand to Gu Yifan to express her gratitude.

Gu Yifan gently grasped Xu Hongdou's soft hand, which was fair and somewhat bony.

“To be precise, I chose you, Sister Hongdou~” Xinling then jumped in again, smiling as she said.

Xu Hongdou's heart suddenly started racing.

Gu Yifan's hands felt large and warm, just big enough to completely envelop hers, and for a moment she didn't want to let go.

But it was only for a moment.

"Miss Xinling, please stop joking." Xu Hongdou didn't dare to look Gu Yifan in the eye. "I'm already a little embarrassed."

Xinling, linking her arm with Gu Yifan's, deliberately sighed, "Who can blame her when Sister Hongdou is so beautiful? Sister Hongdou, do you have a boyfriend?"

"No, we don't have that." Xu Hongdou shook her head.

"Alright, Xinling, you're talking a bit too much today." Gu Yifan was also a little surprised by what was wrong with Xinling, as if she was deliberately steer the conversation towards something ambiguous.

Is she trying to help him build a harem again?

Gu Yifan raised his hand and gently tapped Xinling's forehead, signaling her to stop fooling around.

Seeing this, Xinling shut her mouth and winked at Xu Hongdou.

Xu Hongdou quickly replied, "It's alright, I don't mind. By the way, if you have time, how about I treat you to a meal as a way of thanking you for helping me achieve such great results?"

Gu Yifan declined without waiting.

Xinling smiled and said, "Great! We're not sure what to eat tonight anyway, so let's have dinner together."

Faced with the surprised look in Gu Yifan's eyes.

Xinling pretended not to see it, took Xu Hongdou's arm, and tilted her head to look at Gu Yifan.

"Is that good~"

Such a pretty girl, and she's interested in me.

It would be such a waste not to take it down.

(End of this chapter)