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

Chapter 194 The Date in Progress: You'd better stand up straight! Don't embarrass yourself!
TV station.

"Teacher Zeng, don't worry, I'll explain to the leaders during the meeting later."

"I know nothing about the new program. Besides, I have many programs on my plate and can't manage them all. Just go back and wait for my good news."

After learning the whole story, Nuolan immediately spoke to the dejected Zeng Xiaoxian.

Zeng Xiaoxian felt much better after learning that Nuolan hadn't intentionally taken his place.

Especially after hearing what Nuolan said.

Zeng Xiaoxian's heart was instantly filled with renewed hope.

"Thank you so much, I don't know how to thank you enough."

"It's alright, since you're Xiaofan's friend, Teacher Zeng, his friend is my friend too," Nuolan said with a smile.

Seeing this, Lisa breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the leadership has decided to have Nuolan host the new program, there's no way to force her if she refuses.

In that case, Zeng Xiaoxian does indeed still have a chance.

Just then, Lisa's phone rang.

Lisa pulled out her phone, her pupils shrinking. "Shh, it's the station manager on the phone."

The station director?!
Zeng Xiaoxian: I'm so envious
"Hello, station manager~ Hey, this is Lisa Rong, ah."

Lisa's gaze fell upon Zeng Xiaoxian, who looked at her with a slightly lewd air and curiosity, and her expression gradually became strange.
"Yes, Director. I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Lisa had a strange expression on her face as she stared intently at Zeng Xiaoxian.

"Lisa, please don't look at me like that."

Zeng Xiaoxian, not understanding what was going on, slowly backed away.

"Could it be that Ziqiao ran away again, so she's become a psychopath and wants to sleep with me?! Hiss (shuddering)"

But then Lisa slowly said, "Well done, Zeng Xiaoxian, your name has actually reached the ears of the station director."

"Huh?!" Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned.

"What 'ah'? The station director asked me to contact you and ask you to go to the meeting room next to the station director's office." Lisa put away her strange expression and said decisively.

"No, the station director wants me to go to his office?" Zeng Xiaoxian repeated blankly, "Why?"

"How would I know why? Alright, just go when I tell you to," Lisa urged Zeng Xiaoxian.

"But...where is the station director's office?" Zeng Xiaoxian asked, bewildered and looking nervous.

The station director is so busy, how would he know about him? And why would he be asked to come to his office?

Reception room

Spacious, bright, and clean.

On the sofas on either side of the solid wood coffee table, besides the white-haired station director, sat a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses who looked refined, gentle, and easygoing.

Wearing a dark blue fitted suit, he exuded scholarly charm in every move, and one could also sense a powerful confidence emanating from this refined man.

hang up the phone.

The elderly station director, dressed in an executive jacket, smiled at the refined-looking man.

"Mr. Lin, the person should be here soon, but what brings you here to see Zeng Xiaoxian?"

Seeing the station director's curiosity, the refined man explained, "It's a private matter."

"Private matter?"

“That’s right, thank you so much, Director Sun, for helping me with this. I’m very grateful,” the refined man said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Director Sun waved his hand, "You're too kind, it's just a small matter, Mr. Lin, don't worry about it."

In contrast, he was more curious.

What could possibly make this billionaire, worth hundreds of billions, specifically seek out a nobody TV host for his private affairs?

What's the matter?

It didn't take long.

The two were chatting and enjoying tea.

"Bang bang bang!" There was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Click, the door opens.

Under the station director's somewhat expectant gaze.

"Director, you were looking for me?"

Zeng Xiaoxian cautiously peeked out from behind the door, looked around, and spotted the two people on the sofa to his left.

He walked in cautiously, his voice still slightly stammering from nervousness.

How could this unremarkable young man, with small eyes and short legs, be specifically sought after by a billionaire?
"You're Zeng Xiaoxian?" The station director frowned and said in a deep voice, his emotions unreadable.

Zeng Xiaoxian bowed and scraped, fawningly saying, "Yes, I am the host Zeng Xiaoxian. What can I do for you, Director?"

"This is Mr. Lin. He has something he wants to discuss with you."

Zeng Xiaoxian's gaze fell on the refined man sitting on the sofa, still looking bewildered.

Who is this? I don't recognize him.
Seemingly noticing Zeng Xiaoxian's confusion, the refined man stood up and extended his hand.

"You must be Zeng Xiaoxian. My name is Lin Du, chairman of Lin's Bank."

"Linlin's Bank?"

Zeng Xiaoxian shuddered and blurted out.

"You're Wanyu's father?!"

The refined-looking man smiled and said, "It seems I haven't chosen the wrong person."

He turned to the station director and explained.

“My daughter works as a telephone editor under him.”

The station director had a strange expression.

The daughter of a billionaire is working as a telephone editor for a radio host?!

It feels like a joke no matter how you look at it.

Zeng Xiaoxian couldn't help but wipe his sweat, "Are you really Wan Wanyu's father?"

"That's right, she didn't tell you her identity?" Mr. Lin nodded, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

"I told him," Zeng Xiaoxian nodded stiffly.

"This is terrible, something really bad has happened!!!"

"Yifan, quick, take Wanyu and run!"

"No, I have to find a way to notify them."

"Sit down, Zeng. I'm a bit older than you, so I'll just call you that. You can call me Uncle Lin. You must be Wanyu's roommate?"

The elegant Mr. Lin pointed to the sofa in front of him and said kindly.

Although it is a question, it also appears to be a statement.

Zeng Xiaoxian sighed and sat down on the opposite sofa, feeling somewhat uneasy. "That's right, but I live next door to Wanyu's suite."

Actually, we're not that close! Why did you contact Yifan when you were looking for me?

Director Sun was still somewhat puzzled.

Mr. Lin gave a brief explanation, but omitted the cause, only saying that his daughter was naughty and ran away to Shanghai by herself.

The station director then realized that every family has its own troubles.

Lin's father smiled at Zeng Xiaoxian, who was fidgeting, and said, "It seems I've hit the nail on the head. Don't be nervous, Zeng. Uncle wants to have a talk with you."

"If you need anything, just say so?" Zeng Xiaoxian tried to sneakily reach for his phone; his skill in touch typing wasn't for nothing.

"Then I'll get straight to the point. I hope you can keep this a secret for now, Zeng."

Zeng Xiaoxian was sweating profusely, and he put his hands back on his knees. Did this mean he wanted to tip him off?

Helpless, Zeng Xiaoxian forced a smile and said, "I...I'm a very tight-lipped person, so please go ahead and say it."

Mr. Lin nodded. "I heard that Wanyu has a boyfriend."

"Xiao Zeng, you're Wanyu's roommate and colleague. I'd like to hear what you have to say about that guy, and what's happened to Wanyu in the last two months."

At the foot of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Gu Yifan's serious answer was not taken seriously; instead, it was taken as a serious joke.

Lin Wanyu laughed so hard she bent over.

It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that Gu Yifan's serious expression makes it seem quite amusing.

After thanking the two again, the flamboyant reporter and cameraman turned and left.

It seems that neither of them paid much attention to this matter. In the future, countless netizens will dig it up and marvel at Gu's far-sighted 'prophecy'.

Gu Yifan pulled Wan Yu along, heading in the opposite direction towards the Oriental Pearl Tower.

The flamboyant reporter and cameraman arrived at a shady spot under a tree, ready to rest before continuing their interview.

The cameraman, who had been silent and hadn't said much, suddenly spoke up.

"I feel like I've seen that girl somewhere before."

"Pretty girls all have similar looks. Even celebrities often look alike. People's aesthetic standards of beauty are actually quite similar," the flamboyant reporter said nonchalantly.

Just like him, he likes big things.

Pretty girls who are already taken don't attract the attention of flamboyant reporters; after all, three-legged toads are hard to find in Shanghai, but two-legged girls are a dime a dozen.

"Want to go to a bar for a couple of drinks tonight? That 1.8-meter-tall female model I interviewed last time finally agreed to go out with us."

The flamboyant reporter continued his incessant chatter, oblivious to the photographer who had already pulled out his phone and started searching for something.

"No, you're taking this a bit too seriously, aren't you? Still looking for it?" The flamboyant reporter rolled his eyes.

"But that girl seems to be from a wealthy family; her manner and demeanor are different from ordinary people. If I could find a girl like that, I'd settle down and retire from the world."

Don't worry, you shouldn't be able to find it.

The photographer suddenly spoke slowly, his voice low. "You found it?" The flamboyant reporter looked curiously at the phone the photographer was holding up.

The above is the news section on a mobile webpage, which is still quite rudimentary.

"The daughter of the chairman of Lin's International Bank has run away from home." The flamboyant reporter raised an eyebrow, about to say something.

Another low-resolution photo popped up on the screen.

The photo appears to be from a coming-of-age ceremony, showing a sparkly princess dress—a dream that many girls can only dream of.

As the flamboyant reporter watched, the nonchalant expression on his face vanished.

Stiff eyes
It's all because the girl with the bright smile in the picture looks very familiar—exactly the same as the beautiful girl with the bun hairstyle from earlier!
"Holy shit."

"He doesn't need to work, I'll support him."

"Don't even mention ten million, give me a hundred million, a billion, and I still won't give up my boyfriend!"

"If she gave me pocket money, it certainly wouldn't be just this little bit."

The remarks that were just taken as a joke by the flamboyant reporter have resurfaced.

Ah Zhen, are you serious?!
So this wasn't a joke after all?
Or rather, this is the biggest joke ever!

"Are you sure it's the same person? Could you be mistaken?" The flamboyant reporter looked up and stammered as he asked the photographer.

"What do you think?"

The flamboyant reporter swallowed hard. "Is there a five million bounty on this?"

"Don't even think about it. Do you really think you can get it?" the photographer warned. "If you report a rich girl like that, you'll be finished if she sets her sights on you."

The flamboyant reporter thought about it and realized it made sense.

"That guy probably isn't some gigolo anymore?"

"Maybe it's just some rich kid playing a trick on us," the photographer agreed.

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap." The flamboyant reporter was still somewhat shocked. He had actually met a 'real heiress' and even invited her for an interview, all for the price of two tickets?
Look at these wealthy people, how approachable and down-to-earth they are!

"So what do we do now?" the flamboyant reporter asked again.

"Let's go back to the company and ask the editor-in-chief. Since they're both willing to be interviewed, it means they don't mind releasing the video. If we can release it, our website will definitely become a hit." The photographer was a bit more talkative.

“That’s right!” The flamboyant reporter was also a little excited. “This video alone is worth at least 500,000! The missing Lin family heiress actually had a boyfriend, and the two were very much in love. This is definitely a hot news story!”

"Hurry up, this time we have to get at least 10,000 yuan, no less, 50,000 yuan in bonuses!"

"Aren't you going to look for a 1.8-meter-tall model anymore?"

"Let her die!"

The biggest crisis has arrived!

[The terrifying ancient saint of the Western Wilderness has descended upon the coastal region!]

Why did the Lin family patriarch visit the Eastern Wilderness?

The esteemed King Lin has arrived in his loyal ancient city!

The truth about your assistance to Fairy Lin in escaping capture can no longer be hidden. The head of the Lin family has personally arrived in Binhai and has learned of your and Fairy Lin's whereabouts!

Its strength is unfathomable; if it were to unleash its fury, even the ancient coastal city might face annihilation!

[You helped Fairy Lin escape and successfully won her heart, which has attracted the attention of the Emperor. His attitude towards you, who stole the heart of his most precious daughter, is currently unclear. Please handle this carefully.]

[This is a long-term mission: Gain the approval of Lin Du, the head of the Lin family, and become a worthy son-in-law!]

Rewards will be given based on the completion rate of the mission, including: cultivation level increase, high-level magic weapons, items, experience cards, etc.

Please handle this carefully!

Oriental Pearl Tower, observation deck at 263 meters.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and people walked out of the spacious elevator.

"Gu Yifan, what's wrong?"

Lin Wanyu stepped out of the elevator, turned around and found that Gu Yifan hadn't followed, so she waved her hand and asked.

Her hair was tied in a bun, and her delicate face tilted in confusion was both cute and beautiful.

That innocent look was just like a little animal that was unaware of the danger that was about to come, still leaping and playing among the flowers.

Little did she know that a gun barrel protruded from the darkness, its dark muzzle already pointed at her, ready to end this cheap game of 'hide-and-seek' at any moment.

"Nothing."

Gu Yifan's right eyelid twitched a few times, and he answered absentmindedly. The sudden series of prompts from the system confused him.

Wanyu's dad, you've come to Shanghai? And you even know about Love Apartment?

How could it be so fast?

In the storyline, Lin's father didn't visit until after the first season ended, and he even paid for the renovation of suites 3601 and 3602.

For a moment, Gu Yifan was caught off guard.

Lin Wanyu turned around, walked over and grabbed Gu Yifan, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Gu Yifan, you're not afraid of heights, are you?"

The observation deck is located in the large sphere on the upper level of the Oriental Pearl Tower, at a height of 263 meters. Stepping out of the elevator, you'll find yourself in a vast, completely transparent glass walkway, which is extremely unfriendly to people with a fear of heights.

But Lin Wanyu is not afraid of heights; in fact, she has even tried skydiving, so this height is nothing to her.

"is a bit."

Gu Yifan hesitated, opening his mouth as if wondering whether he should tell Wan Yu about it.

But how to say it?

Miss Lin, your father has come to Shanghai, intending to take you back with him.

And why are you laughing so happily?
Stop playing around and run!

No, Gu Yifan immediately ruled out this option.

Especially seeing Lin Wanyu's enthusiastic and joyful appearance.

Lin Wanyu should be happy all day, and Gu Yifan doesn't want to, and can't bear to, ruin this beautiful moment.

"It's okay, I'm here~"

"I'll lead you."

Seeing Gu Yifan's stiff expression, Lin Wanyu became even more certain that he was afraid of heights, and affectionately extended her fair little hand to Gu Yifan.

"Um"

To be honest, looking out the window from the observation deck was quite a shock.

The bustling financial center of Shanghai lies at my feet, its skyscrapers resembling individual toy blocks, stretching as far as the eye can see in the cityscape skyline. This is a masterpiece of human craftsmanship, a miracle of humankind.
Unfortunately, Gu Yifan was in a bad mood and had no interest in appreciating the magnificent scenery.

What should I do?
Looking at Lin Wanyu's outstretched little hand, and then at this simple and somewhat naive girl, with encouraging eyes in her big eyes.

Gu Yifan's heartstrings were touched.

He slowly reached out and tightly grasped the girl's small hand beside him.

The complex thoughts, restlessness, unease, and worry that had been swirling in my mind gradually subsided.

Lin Wanyu thought Gu Yifan was afraid, which was why he was holding her hand so tightly, and she was secretly pleased.

Hehe, I didn't expect Gu Yifan to be scared, which made Lin Wanyu think Gu Yifan was even cuter.

Okay, then let her protect him.

Lin Wanyu simply grabbed Gu Yifan's arm, and the two of them stepped onto the transparent observation deck together. Everything below them was shrunk, and the traffic became small boxes.

The feeling of looking out from a high place is exhilarating.

"So, now that you're standing here, it's not so scary anymore, is it?"

Lin Wanyu pressed one hand against the glass wall, gazing longingly at the world before her.

The glass wall faintly reflected a delicate face, pink lips, a small, straight nose, bright, beautiful eyes, and long eyelashes.
Her heart seemed to float on the clouds, like a bird flying freely.

That's how her world should have been.

Wandering aimlessly, without restraint.

Today you might be enjoying a gourmet breakfast in the presidential suite of a luxury Hilton hotel in New York, and tomorrow evening you might be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro near the equator, experiencing the coolness of a snow-capped mountain in the hottest place.

But now, this girl who could have the whole world is standing right next to you because she likes you and is willing to share the world as she sees it with you.

Gu Yifan recalled Lin Wanyu's words from yesterday: she wanted to be with him forever and never be separated.

A girl who was born at a level that 99% of people in the world can never reach in their entire lives likes you.

Gu Yifan was actually a little smug. Look how awesome and powerful he was, he had won over the little princess of Lin's Bank.

As a man, shouldn't you take on some responsibility and demonstrate some manly commitment?
Are we supposed to be cowards and let the young girl bear the pressure?

That's really despicable.

It's just Lin Wanyu's father who came looking for us, not some monster. What's there to worry about?

there is always a solution to a problem.

Gu Yifan, you need to stand up for yourself! Don't embarrass yourself!
The incessant chatter echoed in Gu Yifan's mind.

Gu Yifan is now certain that he likes Lin Wanyu, really likes her.

I love her innocence, her gentleness and thoughtfulness, her clever and quick-witted mind, her lively and cheerful smile, and her hopeful and optimistic outlook on the world.
Just as Lin Wanyu was trying to find the location of the community.

She fell into a strong and warm embrace, held by Gu Yifan from behind.

"what?"

Lin Wanyu tilted her head to the side, looked at Gu Yifan's gentle gaze, and asked in surprise and shyness.

"You're not afraid of heights anymore?"

"Yes, I'm not scared when I'm holding you."

Gu Yifan looked down at his feet.

Despite its seemingly fragile appearance and potential to shatter from a height of 100 meters, it is actually a very sturdy piece of tempered glass.

"If we actually step onto it, it doesn't seem like such a big deal."

This is what Gu Yifan said.

(End of this chapter)