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

Chapter 147 Following You for a Lifetime
In the ward, the girl silently shed tears, gazing longingly at Gu Yifan.

Listening to her fragmented words, which man wouldn't be moved? Gu Yifan sighed and pulled out some tissues to hand to Xinling.

Xinling took it and held it tightly in her hand, but tears continued to flow.

Seeing this, Gu Yifan helplessly took out another tissue and wiped away the tears from Xinling's eyes.

Noticing his movement, Xinling's originally dim eyes brightened a little, and she hurriedly raised her hand, tightly gripping Gu Yifan's clothes, like a little animal afraid of being abandoned.

"Don't cry, I never said I was going to abandon you," Gu Yifan said softly, patting Xinling's hair. "Don't overthink things, okay?"

Although Xinling felt embarrassed and didn't know why she had said those things, she still sniffled and mumbled.

"I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

"Brother Yifan, you're all I have left."

"The night I collapsed, seeing how anxious you were, I vowed that if I ever woke up, I would never leave you, no matter what."

"Even just being by your side would be enough."

Xinling said cautiously, "Once I get better, I can go back to work. I'll give you all the money. I can also do your laundry, cook for you, and do the housework."

Xinling remained silent; her flushed face spoke volumes.

Gu Yifan found it amusing and asked curiously, "Why are you worried that I'll abandon you?"

Xinling bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before saying, "The red string that Brother Yifan is wearing... was it given to you by Sister Wanyu?"

"You mean this?" Gu Yifan suddenly realized why Xinling was so worried. He raised his wrist and nodded.

"Yes, she gave it to me." Gu Yifan nodded. "We're a couple now."

Upon hearing this, Xinling's face paled slightly. She bit her lip and said to herself, "It's okay. Even if you and Wanyu get together, I will still wish you happiness."

"But... could you please not distance yourself from me?"

Gu Yifan nodded, "I won't distance myself from you. I didn't come to bring you food."

“It’s different.” Xinling’s expression dimmed, but she mustered her courage and said, “I want to…I want to follow you, to always follow you.”

"Follow me?"

"Mmm." Xinling nodded, her face slightly flushed, but she still resolutely raised her face and spoke earnestly to Gu Yifan.

"I'm willing to do anything for you, Brother Yifan, in my life, studies, and future work. As long as you don't drive me away, I want to stay by your side and follow you for the rest of my life."

"Then does that mean I can order you around and bully you at will?" Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow and continued to ask.

Xinling stammered softly, "It's okay if Brother Yifan gets angry and takes it out on me. It's only right that he orders me around."

Gu Yifan chuckled, "Why would I take my anger out on you?"

Xinling blushed and remained silent, her face still showing unconcealed worry as she waited hesitantly for Gu Yifan's answer.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment and nodded, speaking calmly.

"If you want to come along, then you can."

Upon hearing this, Xinling's body trembled violently.

She hurriedly raised her head, her pretty face showing a mixture of bewilderment and surprise at the sudden turn of events.

"Since you've already called me brother and said that I'm the only one left by your side, I can't send you away, can I? If you want to stay with me, then just stay with me."

Gu Yifan said softly and gently.

Xinling didn't know that, to some extent, their relationship was already firmly intertwined, so her worries about Gu Yifan distancing himself from her and abandoning her were impossible.

Moreover, Gu Yifan's choice had little to do with the system.

He admitted that he was being a bit too greedy.

However, he didn't want to give up on any of the girls around him, nor could he betray Xinling's feelings.

Xinling's initial frustration vanished at this moment, her mind went blank, and she stammered.

"Really?"

"Fine, don't believe me then." Gu Yifan shrugged.

"No, I believe you!"

Seeing Xinling cheer up, her pale face still streaked with tears, Gu Yifan raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair.

"Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you later, sell you off, and you'll still be counting the money for me?"

"I'm not afraid." Xinling shook her head, looked at Gu Yifan with her beautiful eyes, and said softly, "If Brother Yifan wants to do something, just tell me directly. There's no need to go through all this trouble."

Seeing the girl's serious expression, Gu Yifan's heart was touched.

"Hmm, Cyndi, it seems you studied accounting."

Cyndi nodded.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment and smiled, "In that case, if I start a company in the future, I'll entrust you with being my financial manager. Then you'll be in charge of my money."

Xinling blinked and smiled happily, "Don't worry, I'll definitely keep an eye on the money for Brother Yifan."

"Yes, I believe you can."

Gu Yifan wasn't joking when he said these things.

He did have the idea of ​​starting a company; he needed a strong social status so that he could legitimately be with them.

With his foresight and the rebates from the women, this was not wishful thinking.

At that time, Gu Yifan will need someone he can completely trust to help him manage the company.

If Xinling is truly willing to stay with him, then she would be the perfect match. She is shrewd, thoughtful, and would make a wonderful and supportive wife.

As for lack of experience, that's okay. As long as you're willing to learn, you can take your time.

In any case, most jobs in this world can be learned in a few months, and the threshold is not as high as you might imagine.

Especially with Gu Yifan returning from 25 years ago, tsk, I have to say, the world is a huge makeshift operation.

"I'm going to wash a towel and wipe your face properly. You've been crying so much. When your aunt comes back, she'll think I've bullied you."

Gu Yifan patted Xinling's little hand.

She then realized she was still clutching Gu Yifan's clothes, and quickly let go, her pretty face turning bright red.

After Gu Yifan left, Xinling stared blankly at the door, her little head still not fully turned around.

"Did Brother Yifan understand what I meant? He should understand, right?" After thinking for a moment, Xinling relaxed a little.

In any case, Yifan had promised her that she could stay by his side and would never abandon her.

Xinling was already very satisfied with this promise; she believed that Gu Yifan would definitely keep his word.

When Gu Yifan returned, Xinling smiled sweetly.

The midday sun shone through the window and fell on her, creating a scene so beautiful that Gu Yifan was momentarily stunned.

"Wipe your face."

Gu Yifan handed the towel to Xinling, but Xinling took it without wiping her face. "Brother Yifan, please sit down first."

After Gu Yifan sat down, Xinling struggled to sit up a little. Her face was flushed as she used a warm towel to wipe Gu Yifan's face.

Gu Yifan did not reject Xinling's feelings.

After wiping herself, Xinling wiped herself again without any disgust, buried her face in the towel, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then put it down.

Seeing Gu Yifan tilt his head, Xinling asked shyly, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just think you're quite cute like this, Xinling." Gu Yifan spoke the truth; this girl seemed too easily satisfied.

"You make people want to tease you, but they also feel bad about it."

Xinling became even more shy and stammered, unable to speak.

Just as she mustered up her courage to ask Gu Yifan for another condition.

"Crack!"

The caregiver is back.

"Mr. Gu is still here."

"Hmm, have you finished eating, Auntie?"

"Hey." The caregiver greeted Gu Yifan, but was surprised to find that Xinling's eyes were a little red and swollen, as if she had been crying. "Xinling, have you been crying?"

"There's no more swelling," Xinling said, shaking her head.

The caregiver was clearly somewhat skeptical, but Cyndi wouldn't admit it.

"I'll be going now. I'll buy the books and bring them to you tomorrow. Just text me what books you want to read," Gu Yifan said to Xinling, a little embarrassed.

"Okay, Yifan, be careful on your way." Xinling smiled sweetly, but then, as Gu Yifan stood up, she remembered something and added, "Oh, right, Yifan."

"Ok?"

Xinling hesitated for a moment, her cheeks flushed, and waved to Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan lowered his head and heard Xinling whisper in his ear.

"Next time, Brother Yifan, could you give me a massage? Like when I'm asleep."

".Um?"

Gu Yifan's eyes flashed with surprise as he looked at Xinling.

How did she know about this?

Xinling didn't dare look at Gu Yifan and said softly, "Actually, I remember every word you said to me, Brother Yifan."

Gu Yifan: "."

This is awkward. Although it wasn't intentional, he still ended up touching the girl's entire body.
"Okay, I'll stay longer next time I come," Gu Yifan thought to himself, nodding in agreement.

Xinling then revealed a serene smile, "Okay, goodbye, Brother Yifan." She watched Gu Yifan leave.

"Miss Xinling, let me wash your towel again."

The caregiver had some idea of ​​why Xinling was crying. She thought it was because Mr. Gu had rejected the poor child, but she found that Xinling didn't seem very sad. Instead, she was smiling happily.

"Thank you, Auntie."

Xinling reluctantly handed the towel in her hand to the caregiver, and after thinking for a moment, she said...

"Brother Yifan has agreed to let me be his god-sister, so I'm no longer an orphan."

After her initial surprise, the caregiver looked at Xinling, who couldn't help but share her excitement, and nodded with a smile, "That's really a good thing. Mr. Gu is such a good person."

Xinling nodded, the smile on her lips lingering. She looked out the window at the bright sunlight and, after a moment's thought, added.

"Auntie, could you please borrow a wheelchair for me later? I'd like to go for a walk."

"Okay, I'll go now."

Gu Yifan stepped out of the subway and was walking towards the pedestrian overpass when his phone received a text message.

Upon opening it, I found a message from Nuolan with an address on it.

"I'll pick you up at ten o'clock tomorrow morning."

Gu Yifan then remembered that he was supposed to accompany his older sister tomorrow, and his tone remained as domineering as ever.

Having just calmed Xinling down, there's still Nuolan and Su Huli to worry about. I can only hope that the system's "Harem Peace" title will work.

After replying simply with an "okay," Gu Yifan put away his phone and continued walking back.

Then, a familiar figure appeared in front of them, carrying a fishing rod and a plastic bucket, walking towards them.

The two met soon after.

"Zi Qiao?"

"Hey, Yifan, what are you doing here?"

Lu Ziqiao looked like he was going fishing, and Gu Yifan asked curiously, "Where are you?"

"I'm going to Dianshan Lake to catch a big fish and prove myself!" Lü Ziqiao said, head held high.

"How about it, do you want to come with me?" Lu Ziqiao extended an invitation.

"Forget about fishing," Gu Yifan waved his hand. "But I have something I want to talk to you about."

"What's wrong?" Lu Ziqiao hesitated for a moment. "It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that time is tight and the task is heavy."

Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow. "The kind that comes with a reward."

Lu Ziqiao immediately turned around. "What is it? Speak up, brother. I'll do my duty!"

(End of this chapter)