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

Chapter 401 Operation Plan a Complete Success! Don't you think that's what makes it exciting?

He was surrounded by his three roommates, who were staring at him menacingly.

Gu Yifan remained completely calm.

Xie Xun was the first to speak out, "Young Master Gu, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to discard me after I've served my purpose?"

“That’s right, that’s right, we came because they said they would provide meals.” Lin Xiangyu chimed in.

Guan Chao silently took out the unsharpened kitchen knife he had carried with him for over twenty years from his bag.

"You must be joking with me, right?"

Gu Yifan calmly shook his head, secretly chuckling to himself as he deliberately drawled, "That's right, I meant meals are provided, but..."

"But what?" Xie Xun couldn't help but ask.

“But I think you guys are more interested in getting the money,” Gu Yifan said, shrugging.

The three of them were taken aback. What did that mean?
Give money?

That's a bit too formal, isn't it?

Look at Gu Yifan's smiling expression.

Lin Xiangyu's eyes darted around, and he pretended to be angry, "How could you say that, Mr. Gu? You're trying to humiliate us with money!"

Guan Chao nodded indignantly, "The little bit of money we're short? We could use it for dinner! Dinner, you know!"

Xie Xun also spoke righteously, "Although money can make the devil turn the millstone, it cannot insult our dignity."

"What are you talking about?" Gu Yifan rolled his eyes and stopped teasing him. "School starts soon, and you're not going to take back the money you've worked so hard for over a month?"

Upon hearing this, the three were stunned. Then, Xie Xun exclaimed with delight, "Young Master Gu, what do you mean?"

"Okay, I'll send a message to the finance department to settle your bill first. Which is more important, settling the bill or eating?"

Xie Xun instinctively replied, "Of course, it's about getting paid!"

Lin Xiangyu was also a little excited, but he still suppressed it and coughed.

"I think we can eat first and collect our wages tomorrow. Anyway, Mr. Gu is here and can't run away."

Guan Chao hesitated and said that he also wanted to collect his salary first and then go home to surprise his grandmother.

This is the first time I've earned money through my own efforts.

If Gu Yifan didn't bring it up, that would be fine, but if he did, which of the three wouldn't be tempted?

"You won't go hungry, go to the company and collect your wages first." Gu Yifan promised to cook again in a few days, and he would cook whatever the three of them ordered. Only then did Lin Xiangyu and the other two let him go.

Xie Xun couldn't wait to take out his phone.

"Hey Xun-ge, you can't wait to report the good news to Xiao Jing?" Lin Zhengyi joked, putting his arm around Xie Xun's shoulder.

"That's true. I forgot to give Xiaojing a surprise." Xie Xun paused for a moment before realizing what he had said, then scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.

Wait for the three to leave.

Gu Yifan clapped his hands and said triumphantly, "Done."

Next, he'll have to go to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Time flies, and it's already 8 PM.

The sky outside was already dark.

Gu Yifan spent three or four hours working in room 3601 before finally managing to prepare dinner.

The dishes are all home-style, with little oil and salt, but other people's tastes have also been taken into consideration.

Steamed pork ribs with rice flour, typhoon shelter style stir-fried shrimp, crystal shrimp, braised pork trotters, steamed yellow croaker, oyster sauce lettuce, blanched bok choy, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, plus a ginseng chicken soup that had been simmering for a long time.

I also packed a few cold dishes from Xiao Nan Guo, so that's all I needed.

Just as Gu Yifan was almost finished, Zhanbo and Teacher Zeng from next door came over, drawn by the aroma.

Zeng Xiaoxian pushed open the door of 3601 and started shouting.

"It smells so good! When is dinner served? I'm starving!"

Zhanbo looked exhausted and collapsed onto the sofa.

Gu Yifan rinsed his hands under the tap before turning to look at Teacher Zeng and smiling.

"Wanyu said they just went to the mall and are on their way back now."

"Zhanbo, how are things going on your end?" Gu Yifan put the dishes in the steamer or covered them with plates to keep them warm before going to the living room to ask Zhanbo.

"It's almost done, right?" Zhanbo hesitated for a moment before answering. "Thanks to Xiao Hei's help."

"Oh, it's related to Xiao Hei?" Gu Yifan was taken aback, then asked curiously, "What about Xiao Hei?"

Zhanbo lay sprawled on the sofa, struggling to sit up with great difficulty. He said weakly, "Xiao Hei said that since your mother-in-law is coming to visit, Brother Gu, he won't be joining in the fun. But he said you owe him a meal."

Gu Yifan shrugged. He felt that the seven gourd brothers downstairs didn't come up for a free meal because they were socially awkward.

However, since Xiao Hei had helped, Gu Yifan naturally remembered this kindness.

"So, Teacher Zeng, what have you prepared to salvage your image of having a bucket on your head and wearing pink underwear?" Gu Yifan asked jokingly as he sat down next to Zeng Xiaoxian.

Zeng Xiaoxian was a little embarrassed, but he quickly became proud again. "I'm going to welcome your mother during the live broadcast tonight. How about that? You'll look very prestigious, won't you?"

Gu Yifan's expression froze for a moment, then he shook his head and patted Teacher Zeng's shoulder, saying, "Whatever makes you happy."

After saying that, Gu Yifan went to prepare the food to be taken out of the pot.

Seeing this, Zeng Xiaoxian asked Zhanbo, who was standing to the side, "Is my idea bad?"

Zhanbo rolled his eyes. "Teacher Zeng, have you forgotten what time slot your show is? Auntie will be asleep by then."

Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned; it seemed Zhanbo was right.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door, and then the door was pushed open.

"We're back!"

Miss Lin's cheerful voice drifted in even before she entered.

She was carrying several bags in her hands, with Lin's mother and the smiling Hu Yifei behind her.

"Welcome back. Dinner is ready." Gu Yifan turned his head from the kitchen and greeted them.

Lin's mother also smelled the rich aroma of food filling the living room. She went into the living room and was somewhat surprised. "Are all these dishes made by you, Yifan?"

"Right? Gu Yifan is a great cook." Lin Wanyu took the opportunity to show off her boyfriend.

That afternoon, Lin Wanyu and Hu Yifei were both busy, constantly whispering in Lin's mother's ear, praising Gu Yifan.

How could Lin's mother not know what her daughter was thinking?

However, after getting to know him for an afternoon, she actually felt more favorably toward the young man.

"How come you sold so much stuff, sis?" Zhanbo asked curiously from the side.

"Oh, these weren't bought by me, they were gifts from Auntie for everyone," Hu Yifei explained.

She showed off the diamond necklace around her neck to Zeng Xiaoxian, saying, "How about that? It's Cartier."

Zeng Xiaoxian immediately became excited upon hearing this, "A gift? I get one too?"

"Of course there are." Lin's mother came out of the bathroom after washing her hands and said with a smile, "Thanks to everyone's care for Wanyu during this time, Auntie didn't prepare any gifts, so I went to the mall and bought some for everyone."

Zeng Xiaoxian was overjoyed; how could he possibly accept that?

Lin Wanyu stepped forward with a smile, "Teacher Zeng, guess what gift I bought for you?"

Zeng Xiaoxian was too embarrassed to guess.

Lin Wanyu then revealed the answer, "It's a suit. Teacher Zeng, the TV program has already started recording, how can you not have a proper suit?"

Zeng Xiaoxian was deeply moved. "Aunt Wanyu, you are so thoughtful!"

After hearing this, Zhanbo quickly asked, "Then I..."

"Zhanbo, this is the latest iPhone." Lin Wanyu didn't keep them in suspense and distributed the gifts to everyone.

Zhanbo was overjoyed to receive the new phone. "Thank you, Auntie! No, thank you, Auntie!"

Gu Yifan, standing to the side, wasn't in a hurry to ask what his gift was, since Wan Yu wouldn't forget him anyway.
However, it's hard to say for sure.

Moreover, Gu Yifan didn't feel that he needed anything.

"By the way, where's Guan Gu? Where did he go?" Wan Yu asked curiously when she noticed that Guan Gu wasn't in the suite.

Zeng Xiaoxian and Zhanbo exchanged a glance. "Guan Gu seems to still be in his room. We haven't seen him come out all afternoon."

Hu Yifei nodded, "I'll go call him."

As luck would have it, the door opened by itself before Ms. Hu could even open it.

However, what came into view was an enormous picture frame.

Everyone was taken aback, only to see Guan Gu carefully carrying the large picture frame as he walked in.

"Everyone! The gift from the famous Japanese manga artist, Sekiya Shokyo, is finally ready!"

With paint still smeared on him, Guan Gu excitedly put down the painting frame and announced, only to realize later, "Hey Wan Yu, Yi Fei? You're back already?"

"A gift? What gift?" Lin's mother asked, her expression showing some curiosity.

Guan Gu hesitated for a moment, "Well..."

Lin Wanyu stepped forward, hugged her mother's arm, and solved the mystery, "Actually, it's not just you who bought a gift, Mom; everyone else has also prepared gifts for you."

Lin's mother looked very surprised, "For me?"

Seeing that the time had come, everyone said in unison, "That's right."

Zeng Xiaoxian stepped forward at this moment, looking somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Because Wanyu didn't tell us in advance, we didn't know you would be coming, so our impression on you this morning might not have been very good."

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother finally realized what was going on.

No wonder she felt that these children were acting strangely when she woke up from her afternoon nap; they seemed particularly attentive.

So this is ah.

"Auntie, look, this is a gift I'm giving you." Guan Gu quickly replied, eagerly turning the picture frame over.

Everyone was immediately captivated by the masterpiece that Guan Gu had created in an afternoon and half an evening.

"Wow!"

Ms. Hu's eyes widened.

"Guan Gu, when did you learn oil painting?" Gu Yifan was somewhat surprised.

Before me was a half-length oil painting of Lin's mother. In the painting, Lin's mother had a gentle expression, an elegant posture, and a faint smile on her lips.

"I feel like that back view looks familiar," Zhanbo muttered, scratching his head.

"I've got it! It's the Mona Lisa's smile!" Hu Yifei clapped her hands.

Everyone then realized why the oil painting seemed strange.

Guan Gu explained somewhat embarrassedly, "I've recently become very interested in oil painting, and I even made a copy of the Mona Lisa's smile."

Otherwise, even if Guan Gu draws very fast, there won't be enough time.

So he simply modified his original oil painting.

The result was this oriental version of the Mona Lisa's smile, featuring the face of Lin's mother.

"I've named this painting 'Aunt Lin's Smile' and am giving it to you."

Hearing this, Lin's mother stepped forward and carefully examined the somewhat incongruous oil painting, then smiled and said, "I really like this gift, thank you."

"When I get back, I'll hang this oil painting in our family's collection museum."

Lin's mother then gave a small demonstration of her strength.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Wei stepped forward and said, "Auntie, my name is Zhang Wei. I don't have any particular skills, but this lawyer's commemorative badge is one I've treasured for many years. I'm giving it to you."

Although Zhang Wei's gift was a bit out of place, at least it wasn't a hairdryer or a bunch of keys.

Seeing Zhang Wei wrapped up like a rice dumpling, Lin's mother asked him with concern if his injury was alright.

"It's alright, I'm perfectly fine!" Zhang Wei immediately replied. "This layer of gauze is quite warm."

Zhang Wei is naturally funny.

Gu Yifan interrupted everyone at the right moment, "Let's eat first, or the food will get cold."

Everyone then washed their hands and changed their clothes. Before long, they gathered again in the restaurant.

"I don't know if you like these dishes, Auntie. If there's anything you'd like to eat while you're in Shanghai, just let me know."

Gu Yifan served his future mother-in-law ginseng chicken soup and said to Lin's mother.

"Yes, Yifan, Wanyu has been bragging to me about your cooking many times. Don't worry, Auntie won't hold back." Lin's mother took the chicken soup and said with a smile.

Lin Wanyu winked at Gu Yifan.

Nervous? Don't worry, I've been speaking up for you the whole time.

How can you compensate me?
Without needing to say it aloud, Gu Yifan already guessed what Wan Yu meant.

Seeing that everyone had their own gifts, Zeng Xiaoxian couldn't sit still any longer.

"Ahem, on behalf of the vice chairman of the residents' committee of Love Apartment, I would like to welcome you, Auntie, to the apartment!"

"Come on, Zeng Xiaoxian, how dare you flaunt your pathetic identity? Shut up."

Ms. Hu rolled her eyes, which made everyone burst into laughter.

"Hu Yi Fei!"

"What are you calling me for?"

Zeng Xiaoxian's face turned pale and then purple, but after weighing the two men's fighting strength, he reluctantly backed down.

"If it weren't for your aunt being here, making a fool of herself in front of her, I would definitely have a one-on-one fight with you!"

Ms. Hu rolled her eyes. "Come on, don't hold back. I'll beat you up to liven things up for your aunt."

Lin's mother smiled as she watched the young people bickering. She stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, Xiao Hu and Xiao Xian, I appreciate your kind gesture. Please sit down and eat."

Hu Yifei then let Zeng Xiaoxian, who was caught in a dilemma, go.

Lin's mother hadn't paid much attention to the taste of the food at first.

In her opinion, the thought behind it was already very kind of her. As for how delicious the food was, how could it compare to a professional chef at home?

But when Lin's mother started using her chopsticks, she picked up a piece of steamed fish and put it in her mouth.

His expression immediately showed some surprise.

Lin Wanyu noticed her mother's reaction but didn't ask any questions. She just kept putting food on her mother's plate.

"Mom, eat more."

Lin's mother knew perfectly well that her daughter was secretly showing off.

But then again, seeing how happy and joyful my daughter was when she came back, with so many friends around and her sweetheart by her side...

It seems she doesn't need to worry anymore.

"Yes, Yifan's cooking skills are no worse than the chef at home," Lin's mother praised.

"Hehe, right?"

Lin Wanyu was finally happy and turned around to hug Gu Yifan's arm, an intimate gesture that amused everyone.

Had dinner.

Zhanbo mysteriously approached Gu Yifan, saying he wanted to see the surprise he had prepared for his aunt from the balcony.

"Go to the balcony?" Gu Yifan asked, puzzled.

“That’s right.” Zhanbo nodded, patting his chest to assure him, “Xiao Hei and I have everything arranged.”

Gu Yifan then went to find Lin Wanyu, who was watching TV with her mother.

After listening, Lin Wanyu gave Gu Yifan an OK sign.

"Mom, let's go to the balcony and get some fresh air."

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother laughed and said, "What, what kind of mischievous idea do you have now?"

"No, come quick, come quick."

Unable to dissuade her daughter, Lin's mother put down the remote control in her hand, got up curiously, and went to the balcony.

But they found that everyone in the apartment was waiting on the balcony.

"Auntie, we all like Wanyu very much. We hope you can let Wanyu stay, and we also hope that what happened this morning didn't leave you with any bad impressions." Hu Yifei said to Lin's mother earnestly, a little embarrassed.

"How could that be?" Lin's mother's expression also became more formal.

Her eyes were filled with a smile as she glanced at everyone present.

"I don't think it's a big deal. Living here is definitely more interesting than living at home. It's quite boring for me and your Uncle Lin at home."

"At the same time, I am also pleased that Wanyu has made friends with such outstanding young people as you."

Zhang Wei was overjoyed and chuckled, "Guan Gu, did you hear that? Auntie said I'm very outstanding."

This praise came from the wife of the chairman of the Lin Group.

"With you taking care of Wanyu, I'm relieved," Lin's mother said earnestly, turning to look at Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan finally felt relieved and put his arm around Wanyu's shoulder. "Auntie, don't worry, I will always be good to Wanyu."

Hu Yifei pouted, wanting to kick Gu Yifan, but after thinking about it, she decided to let him go today.

However, if her mother comes to Shanghai next time, and Gu Yifan doesn't treat her with such hospitality, let's see how she deals with him!
"By the way, you haven't been back for so many years, you probably haven't seen fireworks yet, have you?" Zhanbo said mysteriously as he stepped forward.

"I've prepared a fireworks display as a gift for you. Happy New Year!"

As they spoke, several fireworks rose into the sky in the distance, exploding into dazzling bursts.

It turns out that Zhanbo's gift was a fireworks display.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the dazzling fireworks.

The balcony has also become the best spot for enjoying the view.

Fortunately, the New Year is not over yet, and people still occasionally set off fireworks.

Gu Yifan secretly approached Zhanbo and said, "These fireworks must have cost a lot, right? I'll pay you back later."

Zhanbo, however, said nonchalantly, "Brother Gu, you have to believe in the abilities of several science and engineering guys."

Gu Yifan was stunned when he heard this. Damn, this is too much torture.

Seeing this, Zhanbo quickly shushed him, "Xiao Hei and I just made some minor modifications to make it look a bit better. Brother Gu, please don't tell my sister."

It's a pity the balcony is only so big.

Hu Yifei had already noticed the two of them talking secretly, and suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhanbo's ear.

"What did you just say you weren't going to tell me?"

"Well, you actually dared to modify fireworks, so are you planning to build rockets next? That's such a dangerous thing, what if something goes wrong!"

As the fireworks gradually faded away.

Everyone felt that they should change their image in Lin's mother's eyes.

only.
"I'm back~ Hey, you're all here."

The guy who had been the subject of everyone's angry grumbling all afternoon has finally returned.

"Valentine's Day is just around the corner, what are your plans?" Lu Ziqiao asked with a grin, unaware of the danger that was about to befall him.

As a result, Ms. Hu narrowed her eyes and shouted fiercely.

"Lu Ziqiao!"

"Catch him, don't let him escape!"

Now, everyone rushed out and headed towards Zi Qiao, who was standing at the door.

Ziqiao paused for a moment, then turned around and tried to run away, but Guangu grabbed him around the waist and threw him to the ground.

"Hey, what's wrong with me?!"

Ziqiao shouted in panic, "What's wrong with him now?"

"It's all because of you, Ziqiao! You've made yourself unhygienic, causing cockroaches and rats to appear in the apartment!" Guangu grabbed Ziqiao's collar in a fit of rage.

Teacher Zeng walked over with a sinister grin, a pair of boxing gloves appearing in her hand out of nowhere. "Ziqiao, was it you who put the water balloon in my blanket?"

"And my allergy medication has turned into Japanese wasabi! Do you know what it feels like to have wasabi on your face?!" Zhang Wei said angrily.

Gu Yifan noticed that there was another person standing outside the door.

"Mika? You're back!"

"Lu Ziqiao, you rascal, couldn't you at least help me with my suitcase? Hey, what kind of welcome ceremony is this?"

Meijia, who hadn't returned home for the Chinese New Year, also appeared outside the door.

"Meijia, save me!" Ziqiao cried out. "They're going to kill me."

"You've been away from home all day, and you went out early this morning. So you went to pick up Meijia?" Ms. Hu asked, frowning.

At this moment, Mika, who was about to ask what was going on, changed her expression upon hearing this, "You went out very early this morning?"

"You bastard, why did you only come to pick me up in the middle of the afternoon! No wonder you still smell of perfume!"

Ziqiao looked terrified. "Meijia, let me explain."

Meijia sneered, "You want to beat up Ziqiao, huh? How can you leave me out of this? Let me go first!"

No, please don't!

"Someone, please save me!"

Ziqiao's wails echoed in the corridor.

Standing in the living room, Lin's mother initially looked surprised, but upon seeing this joyful scene, she couldn't help but shake her head and laugh as she muttered to herself.

"Being with these kids makes me feel younger too."

After being thoroughly 'tortured' by everyone, Ziqiao...

He was only let go after agreeing to take over the housework for 3602 for a month and also promising to compensate Teacher Zeng and Zhang Wei.

Of course, the two also learned that Wanyu's mother had come to visit the apartment.

Mika also received a new handbag as a gift.

As for Ziqiao...

"No, why do you all get gifts but I don't!"

Everyone shouted in unison, "You deserve it!"

Finally, the excitement subsided, and everyone agreed to clean up the restaurant before returning to their respective suites.

After washing up, Lin's mother went back to her room to rest early.

3601 living room.

Only Lin Wanyu and Gu Yifan remained.

After taking a shower and changing into her pajamas, Miss Lin came out and found Gu Yifan sitting on the sofa, leisurely watching TV.

The two of them didn't have much of a chance to spend time together all day.

Now I finally have some time.

"Gu Yifan~"

"Have you been thinking about her?"

Lin Wanyu tiptoed to the sofa like a thief.

She leaned against Gu Yifan, wrapped her arms around his chest, and raised her pretty face, as delicate as a lotus emerging from water, to ask.

Perhaps it was the steam from her bath, but Miss Lin's delicate face was so tender it looked like it could be pinched to release moisture, and it was also rosy.

Gu Yifan blinked and whispered, "I don't know if Auntie is asleep or not. Aren't you afraid she'll find out?"

Lin Wanyu was not very satisfied with this answer, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

"No, we'll just be gentle."

"Besides, don't you think it's more exciting that way?"

Gu Yifan was full of surprise. "Wow, Wanyu, you've gone astray!"

(End of this chapter)