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

Chapter 380 The Passage to a Woman's Soul
Let those worries about New Year's Eve come to you on that day.

I racked my brains but couldn't come up with a good solution.

Gu Yifan: I'm giving up!

If all else fails, we can just draw lots. Whoever gets the lot will go to us.

What could he do? He couldn't just split his body into eighteen pieces and give one piece to each family.

He's like garlic.

Gu Yifan had considered taking a business trip without seeing anyone, but he decided to do so on New Year's Eve.

Hmm, that's too fake; it's not convincing enough.

Or perhaps we could spend time together?

That would be playing with fire, and Gu Yifan didn't want a chaotic scene to unfold prematurely.

In short, we can only put this matter aside for now. Perhaps we can ask Ziqiao; he might have a good solution.

"Lu Ziqiao: My record is verifiable; I went on dates with an entire class of twenty-four girls from the art academy in one go!"

Hu Yifei: Take this!

"Clang!"

Lu Ziqiao: Dizzy

Hu Yifei: You scumbag, still so arrogant, you're asking for it!

Looking at it this way, the twenty-six-year-old female tenant is nothing compared to Ziqiao.

Along the way, Hu Yifei saw Gu Yifan with a furrowed brow, assuming he was troubled by work, and remained silent.

But a glint of light flickered in her beautiful eyes, as if she were plotting something.

Wait for the car to arrive in front of the teaching building.

Just before getting off the bus, Ms. Hu suddenly said something to Gu Yifan, seemingly unintentionally.

"Want to go to the club room? It's been so long since I've been there."

Gu Yifan was taken aback and turned to look at Ms. Hu in surprise.

What?! To the clubroom!

This word was perfectly normal before.

But gradually, this word became a secret known only to the two of them.

It is no longer a place, but has become a symbol.

Yes, it's the same sweat and toil, the same fierce battle.

But it's usually Gu Yifan who extends the invitation.

Unexpectedly, Ms. Hu took the initiative to ask him this time.

The sun comes out in the west?

Or does Ms. Hu have a split personality?

Faced with Gu Yifan's astonished gaze, Ms. Hu's fair, snow-white cheeks flushed slightly.

She turned her head away from Gu Yifan and said confidently.

"Don't overthink it! You've worked hard these past few days, so let's give you a break. Don't be ungrateful!"

As Hu Yifei spoke, she became shy.

She told herself that it was all because Gu Yifan had been too busy lately.

Working non-stop across three companies, handling all sorts of things, participating in TV interviews, and studying for exams all at the same time.
To be honest, Ms. Hu was sometimes astonished when she saw it; was this something one person could handle?

She has always encouraged men to strive.

Now everyone feels that this is too much of a drain on the body.

Hu Yifei: It's not that I feel sorry for someone, it's just that I'm worried that someone might die suddenly at such a young age, and then I'll be left to live a life of widowhood.

But Ms. Hu clearly didn't realize that she had already tied her entire life to one man.

It's no longer what she said: "When you get tired of it, it's over."

It's impossible for us to break up! It's impossible in this lifetime.
"But I have a class later where the professor will give me the questions." Faced with Ms. Hu's sudden initiative, Gu Yifan hesitated.

"Damn it, just ask your roommates to help you out, you're not afraid of skipping class!"

As she spoke, Ms. Hu's face darkened, and she clenched her slender fists, her knuckles protruding noticeably.

Now she's putting on airs?
Or did he do it on purpose?
Seeing that Ms. Hu was showing signs of getting angry, Gu Yifan laughed.

Get back in the car and start the engine.

The engine emitted a deep, powerful roar.

Gu Yifan: Hey, how did you guys know I changed cars?

Teacher Zeng had driven most of the Mercedes-Benz at Dongda University, but he had successfully retired to the second line and was given to Gao Jian by Gu Yifan as a company car.

Gao Jian didn't mind that it was second-hand and happily treated it as his beloved car. It had only driven a little over 20,000 kilometers, so what else could it be but a new car!
Gu Yifan felt the space was too small and the power was not enough, so he simply used company funds to buy a top-of-the-line Range Rover.

Off-road vehicles definitely feel different; the space is much more spacious.

At first, Ms. Hu felt a little sorry for the family when she took on the role of housekeeper.

Gu Yifan argued vehemently, "If you have money, you have to spend it, otherwise what's the point of earning so much money?"

After Ms. Hu tried the car's power once, she immediately fell in love with it.

If Wan Yu hadn't been there, and she hadn't been too embarrassed to take it, Gu Yifan probably wouldn't have been able to quit being a driver.

"I was just saying that, get in the car."

"Where to?" Ms. Hu asked in surprise.

"If you've already skipped class, what are you still doing at school? Find somewhere you can move around."

Gu Yifan shrugged.

It was Ms. Hu who reminded him that he couldn't keep his troubles bottled up; he needed to find a way to vent them.

And he planned to take down the girls around him one by one.

After all, the great writer Eileen Chang once said, "The path to a woman's soul is..."

Seeing Gu Yifan suddenly become excited, Ms. Hu immediately regretted her actions.

Does this mean she offered herself up?
"What, didn't you say you were scared?" Gu Yifan used a provocation tactic.

Ms. Hu was immediately startled.

"You're the one who's scared! Go ahead and leave! I don't believe you."

Without waiting for a reply, Ms. Hu took off her high heels and threw them into the car. She then tossed her bag into the back seat, tugged on the hair tie, and her hair, which had been tied up, cascaded down like a waterfall.

"go!"

Ms. Hu said defiantly, "If that's the case, let's go to the beach. The hotel is boring!"

Gu Yifan didn't say anything, smoothly shifted into gear and reversed, quickly leaving the school.

the other side.
Xinling was on her way to the library with Erxi and the others.

The exam is coming soon.

On the campus roads, college students carrying books are everywhere, hurrying to and fro.

Most students who don't have classes, even those who usually slack off, are now cramming at the last minute.

I started looking for quiet places to study all over the school, or going to study rooms off-campus.

Fortunately, Xinling, Erxi, and Xingchen are all truly excellent students.

I listen attentively in class and am confident that I won't fail the final exam.

But the difference is.

Xinling studies hard and tries her best to improve herself so that she can help Gu Yifan in the future.

Erxi and Xingchen were just trying to get through the exam.

Erxi, holding a book, chattered away.

"It's a real pity that I couldn't schedule my driving test (Part 2). Now that I'm back after the Chinese New Year, it will be two months before I can get my driver's license."

Xia Xingchen smiled and said, "What's wrong, Erxi? Are you in such a hurry to get your driver's license? Has your family agreed to buy you a car?"

Erxi stuck out her tongue sheepishly upon hearing this, "Of course not, but Xinling won't be able to drive her good brother's car right away after she gets her driver's license, so can I drive her car too~ right?"

Seeing Erxi turn her head and wink at her, Xinling blushed and whispered.

“I also wanted to lend you my car, Erxi, but you still have to wait two months to register for the second stage of the driving test, and the third stage won’t be until at least April.”

Upon hearing this, Erxi's playful smile vanished instantly, replaced by frustration.

Xia Xingchen turned to Xinling and asked, "By the way, Xinling, are you going home for the New Year?"

Erxi and Xingchen both know about Xinling's background.

Originally, she should have been the poorest one in the dormitory, but now, because of Gu Yifan, she has unexpectedly become a little rich girl.

Xingchen asked Xinling whether she should return to the orphanage.

"I don't know." Xinling gently brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear before softly replying, "It depends on my brother. If he's free, I'll stay for the New Year."

When Xinling mentioned Gu Yifan, Xingchen's eyes dimmed slightly.

She has always had feelings for Gu Yifan, and Erxi and Xinling both know this.

Xinling even contacted Xingchen privately.

She doesn't care; on the contrary, if Gu Yifan is interested, she could even play matchmaker for the two.

But clearly, Gu Yifan is already overwhelmed by the number of girls around him, so it's impossible for him to have anything happen with Xinling's roommate.

This is a case of a woman having feelings for her lover, but the man having no interest in her.

"But I bet my brother is going to be very busy." Xinling sighed and looked towards the direction of the teaching building where Gu Yifan was.

She was one of the first to realize that Gu Yifan had many women around him.

Xinling had anticipated this; she knew she couldn't have all of Yifan's affections to herself, and she never thought of competing for them.

Of course, Cyndi would be very happy if her brother could spend the Lunar New Year with her.

But if he really doesn't have time, Xinling won't bother him. At most, she'll be sad for a while, and then she'll be fine.

Erxi and Xingchen exchanged a glance; they had already noticed that something was wrong between Xinling and Gu Yifan.

But the carefree Erxi didn't think too deeply about it and still felt that it was probably just Xinling who liked Gu Yifan.

She actually likes it quite a bit.

What girl wouldn't like a guy who's super handsome, rich, capable, generous, and kind?

But Erxi knew that it was impossible for it to be her turn, so she never had any hope.

I take it all in stride.

Xingchen, on the other hand, has a blind admiration for Gu Yifan.

Her family background is extraordinary, and so are her views on love.

Besides the importance of matching social status, successful men often have to socialize frequently, sometimes against their will.

As long as you don't bring it home, and as long as it doesn't cause anyone to die.

She didn't think it was a big deal.
The three of them suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere became slightly awkward.

After a while, Erxi remembered something and said with a grin.

"By the way, I heard that the boys in our class are planning a barbecue upstairs in the dorm during winter break. Anyone who wants to join can sign up. Anyone interested in going?"

"Well, I'll..." Xinling bit her lip, about to shake her head in refusal, but Erxi stopped her.

"No, my dear sister, you've been a homebody for half a year! You never leave the house, or you go to the company. You probably haven't even met all our classmates yet."

Xinling disagreed; in her view, those people were just passersby.

There's no need to get to know them.

"Erxi, just tell me straight, did someone tell you to say that?" Xinling said with a smile.

"Hehe, I can't hide it from you." Erxi smiled shyly, "All the boys in our class want me to invite you to join them."

"After all, Xinling, you're practically the most beautiful girl in our department. But don't overthink it. Just relax and enjoy the free food and drinks. Isn't that great?"

"Forget it, I'd better not go. Erxi, you go with Xingchen."

As expected, Xinling frowned slightly upon hearing this and immediately and decisively refused.

Erxi sighed regretfully, not surprised at all.

If she didn't know how much Xinling cared about Gu Yifan, she would have thought Xinling hated men. Xinling rejected all boys except Gu Yifan, and would never take the initiative to approach them or say a word to them.

Just like the pampered daughters of officials in ancient times, kept in seclusion.

"I knew it. You're just a girl living in the Republic of China era, keeping yourself pure for your good brother."

"Alright then, looks like we won't be getting a free barbecue, Xingchen. We'll have to pay for it ourselves then."

At this moment, Xingchen blinked and pretended to be surprised, "Huh, but the class monitor told me it was free."

"What?!" Erxi's eyes widened, and she shouted with her hands on her hips, "Why! Xinling is fine, and Xingchen is free too, but I'm the sucker who has to pay!"

Xinling suddenly said quietly, "But sometimes what's free is the most expensive. Erxi, you've hit the jackpot."

This sounded like a comforting remark, but Erxi blinked. "Wait, something feels really awkward to me. Wow, Xinling, are you saying I'm not attractive enough and that no guys are pursuing me?!"

Xinling chuckled, "I didn't say that."

Xinling, who is usually quiet, suddenly broke into a smile, which was incredibly charming and captivating.

Erxi was stunned and muttered to herself, "No wonder you're the most beautiful girl in the department, Xinling. When you smile, I feel like I'm falling in love with you."

That's right, Cyndi Wang is completely different now than before, transforming from an ugly duckling into a swan.

She was dressed head-to-toe in designer brands, with skin as white and delicate as porcelain, and a small face that was both exquisite and slightly flawed—she was practically the heroine of a female-oriented novel.

But Xinling felt that she had always been that ugly duckling, and had never changed.

Xinling turned her head again, looked into the distance, and sighed softly.

If only I could spend the New Year with her, even if it was just for one day, just once.

She really wanted to experience what it's like for a family to be reunited and celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Time flew by and it was already past 2 p.m.

Gu Yifan left the hotel with a cheerful expression and whistling.

Before leaving, they thoughtfully left the car keys with Ms. Hu, who was still lying in bed and too lazy to move.

Is Yifei getting weaker and weaker?

Or rather, he's getting stronger and stronger!
Gu Yifan thought that this was all thanks to the buff that the world's will favored.

After returning, everything seemed to go smoothly for him, and he broke through no bottlenecks. Now he has reached level 70.

He's an absolute big shot wherever he goes.

Besides the World Will buff, another reward is the Ghost Seal magic weapon prototype, but Gu Yifan has not yet refined it into his natal magic weapon.

Firstly, there's no real need for it, and secondly, the materials refreshed in the shop might include super high-level materials, which can increase the success rate when crafting and also make the magic weapon more versatile.

Gu Yifan decided to gather the materials first.

In addition, Gu Yifan successfully persuaded Ms. Hu that he was too busy at the company and couldn't leave for the Chinese New Year to accompany her back home, but he would definitely do so next year.

Ms. Hu was initially reluctant, but later she had no choice but to comply.

dormitory.

Gu Yifan strolled in, greeting a few familiar boys as he went.

His infrequent appearances do not mean that no one knows him.

On the contrary, Gu Yifan is very famous.

Upon arriving at the dormitory, Gu Yifan immediately smelled the aroma of hot pot as soon as he opened the door.

The dormitory was noisy, and it seemed like there were quite a few people inside.

as predicted.

"Drink monkey, hurry up and stop cheating. You're still Master Jing, how can you back down?"

"Ahem, Monkey King, I'm not being cowardly. It's a strategic retreat, to pee!"

The monkey, already unsteady on its feet, grinned as it got up from beside the makeshift table. Turning its head, it found Gu Yifan standing behind it.

"Who is it? Oh, Mr. Gu, what brings you back?"

Hearing the sound, Guan Chao and the others, who were still eating hot pot and chatting happily, turned their heads and noticed Gu Yifan walking in.

"Young Master Gu, you're back! Come, come, just in time! Authentic Chongqing spicy hot pot base, the kind I made myself, it's really good!" Xie Xun, who was cooking duck intestines, was pleasantly surprised to see Gu Yifan.

"Be careful, don't fall," Gu Yifan patted the monkey on the shoulder and reminded it.

As I walked into the dormitory.

"I'm drinking it."

"Of course." Lin Xiangyu moved the stool to the side and patted the bunk next to him without saying a word.

"This semester is almost over, let's have a nice meal together."

Gu Yifan accepted the beer Lin Xiangyu offered without ceremony, along with the hot pot Xie Xun had mailed from his hometown, and the duck intestines, gizzards, and tripe that Guan Chao had specially sourced from the old market.

The meal and drinks lasted until after 4 p.m.

After the other students from the dorms left.

The four of them weren't in a hurry to tidy up and lay crookedly on the bed.

Gu Yifan washed his hands by the balcony.

Xie Xun lit two cigarettes and walked to Gu Yifan's side. After Gu Yifan dried himself off, Xie Xun handed him one, then hesitated to speak.

"Young Master Gu, I was just about to look for you. There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"What's wrong?" Gu Yifan didn't refuse the cigarette Xie Xun offered and took it to ask.

Cigarettes are harmful to the body, but they have no effect on Gu Yifan, and of course he wouldn't smoke them on his own initiative.

Xie Xun looked a little embarrassed, clearly indicating that something was wrong.

Gu Yifan guessed it was about money.

"Is the convenience store not doing well?" Gu Yifan asked curiously.

Xie Xun had previously asked him to lend him some money to open a small supermarket in the dormitory.

Gu Yifan naturally had no reason to refuse.

Xie Xun is a good person, easy to get along with, and a few thousand yuan is nothing to Gu Yifan.

Furthermore, at this point...

Gu Yifan has a large and successful family business, so he also needs to pay attention to cultivating his own team.

They are the kind of people who are truly one of us.

Rather than insightful, it's about employees like Mingliang.

Logically speaking, roommates aren't really suitable, since everyone is supposed to be equal. If the relationship suddenly changes subtly, problems may arise.

Gu Yifan was rarely in the dormitory. Although he had a good relationship with Lin Xiangyu and the others, there was a big difference between them from the beginning.

Lin Xiangyu and Xie Xun also maintained a somewhat polite distance from Gu Yifan.

In this way, cultivating them into trusted confidants is no longer a problem.

Xie Xun scratched his head, nodded with an embarrassed look, "I can't hide it from you, it really is about money."

"It doesn't matter how much we lost, it's just a small matter," Gu Yifan said casually.

Xie Xun was taken aback, then quickly said, "No loss, no loss, business is actually quite good."

"Oh, what happened?"

Seeing Gu Yifan's confusion, Xie Xun blushed and explained.

Logically, the two should have split the profits at the end of the semester since they jointly opened the convenience store.

Xie Xun should take the initiative to share the money with Gu Yifan.

After all, it was agreed from the beginning that Gu Yifan would invest in him to open a small shop, and the profits would be split 50/50.

Xie Xun had initially planned to settle the accounts after the exams.

But the surprise still came.

It's about his girlfriend, Xiaojing.

Xiao Jing doesn't want to go back to Chongqing for the Chinese New Year. She wants to go to the south with her roommate to work as a model, which is said to be quite lucrative.

If she works for a month, she might be able to earn back her living expenses for the next semester.

But Xiao Jing's family was in even greater difficulty, and they were short of money. They didn't even have enough for travel expenses or living expenses, so they went to Xie Xun to borrow some money so they could earn it back and pay him back.

But Xie Xun, to be honest, doesn't have much money either.

He not only covered his own expenses and tuition, but also Xiaojing's tuition and part of her living expenses.

Although the convenience store made a considerable amount of money, it only operated for two months.

All things considered, even if Xie Xun gave Xiao Jing his share of the money, it still wouldn't be enough.

He simply couldn't get any more money.

"So... I was thinking, could... could we settle the bill a little later?" Xie Xun said, his face flushed with embarrassment.

Hearing this, Gu Yifan understood.

"I didn't think it was a big deal. It's okay, just keep the money for this semester and we'll settle it all next semester." Gu Yifan smiled easily and patted Xie Xun on the shoulder.

“What’s so hard to say? You and Xiao Jing have been together for so many years, your brothers all understand.”

Despite saying that, Xie Xun breathed a sigh of relief, his face full of gratitude.

Xie Xun was initially reluctant to speak.

This is his own business. Gu Yifan has already helped him so much. Xie Xun advised Xiao Jing not to go. The two of them could go to a nearby factory to do some winter break work.

There are factories near Shanghai, and they are short of workers during the Chinese New Year. It's not difficult to earn four or five thousand yuan.

However, Xiao Jing's situation was different. She knew that Xie Xun didn't have much money, but her roommate didn't.

Previously, Xie Xun borrowed Gu Yifan's car to take them for a drive, and they thought Xiao Jing's boyfriend was a rich man.

If Xiaojing says she can't raise the travel expenses and won't go.

Her roommate will definitely be surprised, because Xiaojing is proud and doesn't want to lose face.

Although they are a bit immature, they are only freshmen in college and have only recently become adults.

That's understandable.

Seeing Xie Xun continue to explain, Gu Yifan finally spoke after listening to him.

"That's no problem, but is Xiaojing's job really reliable?"

Gu Yifan had met Xiao Jing twice before; she seemed like an ordinary girl.

Of course, it's considered pretty good among ordinary people, otherwise they wouldn't have chosen the flight attendant major.

But being a model isn't that easy.

Being cheated out of money is a minor issue; being cheated out of one's virtue is a much worse one.

Besides, this little mirror reflects a certain amount of vanity.

This can be seen from the fact that Xie Xun was so poor that he couldn't even afford a summer mat and always wore a tattered vest, but Xiao Jing always dressed up smartly when they met.

In fact, she was very self-conscious in front of Gu Yifan, and was always worried that Gu Yifan would look down on her.

This is similar to Cyndi Wang, but Cyndi is different. She was not blinded by the glitz and glamour of the metropolis and was able to recognize her own situation.

Little Mirror, huh?
But this was Xie Xun's own business, and she was his girlfriend of many years, so Gu Yifan couldn't say anything.

"I asked Xiaojing, and she said her roommate had been there before, so there won't be any problems," Xie Xun said with a silly grin.

Gu Yifan nodded, not saying much, "That's fine, it's no big deal, why are you blushing? If you're free during winter break, you can stay and I have work for you to do."

"Really!" Xie Xun's eyes widened. He knew how much money Gu Yifan made from his company, but he had always been too embarrassed to ask for help.

But it's different when Gu Yifan takes the initiative to speak.

The surprise came so suddenly that Xie Xun could hardly believe it.

“Yes, how about becoming a salesman and running around doing business?” Gu Yifan said with a smile.

"No problem, I'm good at this!" Xie Xun immediately assured him.

"That's good. Earning enough for you and Xiaojing's living expenses for the next six months shouldn't be a problem."

Upon hearing this, Guan Chao and Lin Xiangyu, who had been silent until now, rushed over and each grabbed one of Gu Yifan's arms.

"Brother! Please take me with you!"

“Me too.”

(End of this chapter)