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

The uneventful weekend passed quickly.

on Monday.

Gu Yifan drove to the school to find the department head to handle the leave of absence.

There was no other way; the company was thriving and business was booming, so Gu Yifan, the boss, had an even heavier burden.

I really can't take care of my studies anymore.

Although Mingliang, Du Jun, and Gao Jian helped share the burden of specific company matters.

But Gu Yifan's workload only increased.

He needs to write the sequel to Under One Person, and he, as the author, also needs to be involved in promoting the Douluo Continent anime.

Lisa sent several messages.

They asked Gu Yifan if he had time, as they wanted to invite him to the TV station for an interview and to discuss the new program.

Also.

He had asked Lisa to find someone with experience in film and television management, and they were already making progress.

The game company side.

Gao Jian has expanded the project team as requested by Gu Yifan and is preparing to start planning an online game.

The project is tentatively named Douluo Legend, and the goal is to create an open-world online game.

Currently, web games are all the rage, such as Legend of Mir, Jade Dynasty, Tianlong, and Conquer Online.

Although Gu Yifan wanted to follow the path of Lao Mi, times have changed, and web games and online games still need to be developed, which he needs to personally oversee.

There's also the plan that Gu Yifan just completed over the weekend for a two-dimensional bullet screen video website.
Even so, Gu Yifan turned down countless social engagements, interviews, and business meetings, leaving them all to Gao Jian and the others.

Fortunately, he has extraordinary energy.

Otherwise, how could one person possibly handle so much work?

Gu Yifan had been considering whether to merge the two companies to form a large group similar to FutureNet or Tencent.

This is not a simple merger; each of the two companies already has one or two hundred employees, and personnel adjustments are a challenge.

But the benefits are also obvious. Gu Yifan doesn't have to run around to two places, and the publicity department can be integrated. If a video website is added in the future, the prototype of an entertainment industry giant will be completed.

However, Gu Yifan has only conceived this idea and hasn't shared it with anyone yet; it's still a long way from being put into practice.
Department Head's Office.

"Yifan, have you thought it through?"

Director Li walked over with two cups of tea and handed them to Gu Yifan.

"Yes, Director Li, I'm too busy with work right now to focus on my studies," Gu Yifan explained as he stood up to take the tea.

If an ordinary person said this, Director Li might try to persuade them, for example, by saying that academic studies are also quite important.

But looking at Gu Yifan, who was already worth hundreds of millions at such a young age, his academic qualifications were of little use to him; they were just another line on his resume.

Who would laugh at him because of his educational background? On the contrary, he is the one who selects the candidates based on their educational background.

However, Director Li was actually reluctant to let Gu Yifan take a leave of absence, since once he did, he would basically never come back, and the college would lose a well-known alumnus and a generous sponsor.

"That's right. After you told me about it last Friday, Yifan, the department held a meeting to discuss the matter and also consulted the school."

Director Li organized his thoughts and said.

"Uh-huh."

"The hospital has taken into account your special circumstances, Yifan, and you already have experience in planning large-scale programs for television stations."

"To be honest, the knowledge taught in class is no longer of much help to a genius like you."

"Director Li, you're too kind."

"How about this? The college can give you the green light when it comes to course arrangements."

As Gu Yifan listened, his expression gradually became somewhat surprised.

I chatted with Director Xia for more than half an hour.

Gu Yifan had just said goodbye and left. After closing the office door, he stood in the corridor with a strange expression.

The matter of taking a leave of absence from school was not resolved.

However, Director Xia also proposed a solution.

Gu Yifan used to not need to come to school for non-major courses, but now he doesn't need to take any courses, and he can even skip exams if possible.

However, there are conditions.

For example, Gu Yifan plans a program every year on a local TV station in Shanghai or at least a provincial station, and the company recruits more graduates for internships, etc.

However, these are all things that can be discussed.

Ultimately, neither the department nor the university wants to lose a promising talent; it's a mutually beneficial relationship where both sides achieve success.

It's the adult world, after all.

After thinking it over, Gu Yifan agreed. It would be best if this were the case, as long as it wouldn't interfere with his work.

So I happily reached a deal with Director Xia.

When I left the teaching building, it was lunchtime.

The sun was shining brightly on campus, the air was fresh, and college students were walking back and forth on the road.

"call"

Gu Yifan stood on the steps for a while, stretched, and prepared to walk to the dormitory for a stroll.

Driving on campus while a group of hungry college students are rushing to the cafeteria can get you cursed at for eighteen generations.

Gu Yifan didn't notice.

At the intersection behind them, a girl carrying books walked towards them, her eyes unconsciously glancing towards the teaching building, just in time to see Gu Yifan walking down the steps.

"That's... Brother Yifan!"

Xia Xingchen looked dazed and subconsciously rubbed her eyes. After confirming the identity of the tall, straight figure, her heart started pounding.

She had just finished her Marxist philosophy class. There was originally a shorter route to her dorm, but this route led to Cafeteria No. 1, where the sweet and sour pork was delicious.
So after only a slight hesitation, Xia Xingchen chose the route that would pass by the art department's teaching building.

It's been almost a month since school started, and this is only the second time she's seen Gu Yifan. Thinking of this, Xia Xingchen quickened her pace and quietly approached that familiar figure.

Gu Yifan was looking down and sending a message to Lin Xiangyu; it seemed they didn't have class that morning.

Suddenly, I felt a light tap on my back.

Gu Yifan subconsciously turned his head, but the beautiful figure who had ambushed him flashed to the other side and patted his shoulder again.

Gu Yifan simply stopped and turned around.

Caught off guard, the thief who attacked him almost bumped into Gu Yifan.

Xia Xingchen, her playful nature stirring, let out a flustered scream.

"ah!"

"Stars?"

Xia Xingchen was initially a little shy, but when she saw Gu Yifan's slightly surprised expression, and the figure she had been longing for appeared in front of her, her heart fluttered again.

"Brother Yifan"

Xia Xingchen subconsciously lowered her head, put her hands behind her back, and greeted him softly.

The two stood by the roadside, sunlight filtering through the green branches of the trees and falling on the beautiful young woman.

"I was wondering who was joking with me. Oh, it's you, Xingchen. Why are you alone?" Gu Yifan asked with a smile.

"Xinling accompanied Erxi to the exam." Xia Xingchen quickly adjusted her mindset and smiled sweetly.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Gu Yifan's face without blinking.

This is a rare opportunity to be alone with Brother Yifan, and she must seize it!
Thinking of this, Xia Xingchen mustered up her courage and asked, "Brother Yifan, have you eaten?"

"Xingchen, are you going to eat?"

Gu Yifan asked subconsciously, and the two paused again. Then Xingchen chuckled, looking very beautiful.

"I haven't eaten yet, why don't we eat together? I know a good restaurant near the school, it's delicious and not expensive."

Since we're going to eat anyway, we definitely can't eat in the cafeteria, right?

Xia Xingchen cleverly chose to go outside the school, but then said it was a nearby restaurant, which made it seem less deliberate.

So don't think that girls won't take the initiative; when girls do, their intelligence is comparable to Zhuge Liang!
"Sure," Gu Yifan nodded without hesitation.

Wanyu and Yifei will be back on Wednesday.

It was supposed to be the weekend, but since a certain superstar was having a concert, the two girls decided to leave Gu Yifan alone for three more days. Actually...
Gu Yifan hasn't been alone in his room these past few days.

First, Nuolan stayed with Su Huli for three days. On the last night, Su Huli secretly dug a hole and sneaked into Gu Yifan's room.

Later, at Lady Zhuge's invitation, I went to her house and spent the whole day with her. The two of us basically did nothing, yet did everything.
Somehow, Cyndi also found out about this.

Looking at Xinling, who was staring at him expectantly without saying a word, Gu Yifan couldn't bring himself to refuse.
Gu Yifan: Do you know how I got through these five days?!

So it's actually quite good that Wanyu and Yifei aren't coming back.

otherwise.
Gu Yifan could imagine what the two women would look like after a week apart.

Others only need to pay one unit of grain tax when they marry a wife.

But he needs... one, two, three, four, five, six, seven!

Seven portions! Including Miss Qin, who hasn't returned yet.

My schedule is packed for the whole week.

Xia Xingchen was stunned when Gu Yifan agreed so easily, and asked in a daze, "Brother Yifan, you agreed?"

Seeing the girl's adorable expression, Gu Yifan shrugged. "Let's go, but it's a deal, you're paying."

"My treat?" Xingchen's heart sank back into her stomach, and she jokingly rolled her eyes.

"How about we go to the cafeteria?"

"No, no, no, I didn't say I wouldn't invite you."

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xingchen took the initiative and put her arm around Gu Yifan's arm.

Gu Yifan didn't flinch. Girls, especially young girls, are quite sensitive.

"If someone sees you like this, Xingchen, you won't have any other guys chasing after you."

"That's even better." Seeing that Gu Yifan didn't refuse, Xingchen hugged his arm even tighter and said with a smile.

“I’m always very clear about rejecting those guys, but some of them are always persistent. If you can make them back down, this meal will be worth it.”

"Tsk tsk, how come I never realized you were so eloquent, Xingchen?" Gu Yifan clicked his tongue in amazement.

Xia Xingchen tilted her head, thought for a moment, and whispered, "Maybe, Brother Yifan, your eyes were all on Xinling at the time."

"Yes, indeed. It seems I lack the eyes to appreciate beauty," Gu Yifan said with a smile.

"Hey, Yifan, do you mean you think I'm not pretty?"

"No, that's not true."

"That's exactly what I mean!"

He got into the car and looked at Xia Xingchen, who was in a good mood.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment and asked, "Erxi went to take the exam, so that means Xingchen, you passed?"

"Yeah, of course. I'm not like that silly girl Erxi. She took the test once right after school started, and guess what? She didn't even pass the lighting test. Sigh~"

"Alright then, why don't you drive?"

"what?"

Seeing Xia Xingchen, who had been happy, suddenly freeze, Gu Yifan shrugged and unbuckled his seatbelt. "What? Come on."

"No, no, no." Xia Xingchen became nervous when she saw that Gu Yifan was serious. "I'm still a novice driver. Besides, Brother Yifan, your car is so expensive. I can't afford to pay for it if I scratch it."

"So what if you're a new driver? You'll never become a pro if you don't drive. It's okay if you get a minor scrape, you have insurance anyway." Gu Yifan said dismissively.

For him, the car is now just a means of transportation.

But Xia Xingchen still refused, "No, no, no, I really can't drive it."

"What, are you scared?"

"No." Xia Xingchen looked at Gu Yifan, her cheeks suddenly flushed, and she shook her head.

"what is that?"

"..." Xia Xingchen pursed her lips, but finally couldn't help but speak boldly.

"It's because you were sitting next to me watching me drive, Yifan. I couldn't concentrate."

After saying that, Xia Xingchen's heart started racing again.

After all, the meaning of that sentence is already quite clear.

Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Okay, then I'll sit in the back."

"The same goes for the back row!"

Finally, Gu Yifan said he wouldn't leave until the Starry Sky opened, which was practically cheating.

Xia Xingchen reluctantly changed seats.

"Drive boldly, it's okay, I'm here."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Gu Yifan spoke in an encouraging tone.

"Um"

Xia Xingchen's hands were trembling slightly with nervousness, partly because she was about to drive a luxury car worth millions after getting her driver's license, and partly because Gu Yifan was sitting next to her.

However, after hearing Gu Yifan's gentle words of comfort, Xia Xingchen quickly calmed down.

"Then what should I do now?"

Seeing the somewhat flustered girl, Gu Yifan thought for a moment and said, "Don't rush, turn around."

Xia Xingchen did as instructed.

"What happens next? This isn't the proper procedure for driving, is it?"

"of course not."

Gu Yifan smiled slightly at her, then unexpectedly gave her a sharp rap on the head!
"Hey!"

Xia Xingchen winced and covered her forehead, "Why did you hit me?"

"Are you more sober now? Don't be afraid. You drove Xinling's car before, it was the same process."

Looking at Gu Yifan lazily adjusting his seat, it seemed he was completely unconcerned.

While Xia Xingchen was angry, she also felt that the image of Gu Yifan in her mind was more real and closer to real life.

Just think about it.

A guy my age who's even more handsome than male idols, even without makeup, exudes masculinity. He's generous, witty, and my roommates always rave about how great this guy is.

Which young girl in the throes of first love wouldn't fall for it, wouldn't have some fantasies?

But now, the sense of distance created by this excessive perfection has been quietly bridged.

It's a completely different feeling to go from someone else's perfect older brother to your own boy-next-door brother.
Xia Xingchen suddenly stopped being nervous, and her hands stopped trembling so much. Although the car lurched forward a bit as soon as she stepped on the gas, which startled her.

"Hey, you're really a newbie on the road, you're good at sudden braking. Slow down the gas pedal."

Xia Xingchen bit her lip, her face remaining unchanged, and gripped the steering wheel tightly as she retorted.

"Is it my fault? It was clearly you, Yifan, who insisted that I drive it. Don't be so critical now!"

Gu Yifan blinked. This girl seemed quiet and well-mannered on the surface, but she also had quite a personality.

"Then don't actually crash."

"I know! Stop nagging."

After speaking unconsciously, Xia Xingchen paused, secretly glancing at Gu Yifan out of the corner of her eye.

Gu Yifan smiled.

Xia Xingchen felt relieved and smiled.

The journey proceeded smoothly thereafter.

"Brother Yifan, you mustn't tell Xinling and the others what happened just now." On the way, Xia Xingchen gradually realized that driving wasn't so difficult after all.

On the contrary, the powerful performance of this Range Rover gave her a very exhilarating feeling.
"What just happened?"

Gu Yifan didn't even look up as he spoke.

Xia Xingchen was relieved.

Gu Yifan looked at the system notification and couldn't help but blurt out a sentence.

This is even possible?
[You noticed the exceptional talent of Xiahou Shi, the daughter of General Xiahou, and decided to take her as your apprentice. You completed your first instruction of Xiahou Shi and received double the experience points.]

[The teammate list has activated the master-disciple relationship. You can check it at any time. There are different task rewards for taking on apprentice disciples and then personal disciples.] (End of this chapter)