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

Chapter 198 Next, the Hunting Moment
Ten p.m.

The neighborhood isn't exactly deserted, but it's peaceful enough.

The lights of the residential buildings bring peace and tranquility to homes.

The cool night breeze seemed to herald the approaching autumn.

It had been a long time since Mr. Lin had taken such a leisurely stroll, walking along the cobblestone path in the neighborhood and looking at the lights of thousands of homes in the residential buildings on both sides.

His back view looked somewhat lonely.

Lin's father walked with his hands behind his back, seemingly lost in thought.

Although Lin's father appeared energetic and confident, exuding the charm of a mature man.

However, the gray hair that he needs to dye every month to cover also indicates that he is no longer young and laments the impermanence of life and the unpredictability of fate.

Just then, a voice sounded from behind, interrupting Lin's father's thoughts.

"Uncle Lin, it gets cool at night, put on your coat."

"Hmm? Yifan."

Mr. Lin turned his head and found that Gu Yifan had followed him at some point, holding the coat that he had forgotten on the chair in the restaurant.

"Thank you."

Lin's father nodded, thinking that Gu Yifan would help him put it on to show off his good son-in-law.

But Gu Yifan simply handed over the clothes.

Lin's father didn't mind and put it on himself.

"Uncle Lin didn't bring any bodyguards?"

Gu Yifan followed half a step behind Lin's father, initiating a casual conversation and asking questions with a smile.

"It's safer in China than there. Besides, I'm just here to see Wanyu, why would I bring bodyguards?"

Lin's father turned his head and glanced at Gu Yifan, whose cheeks were flushed with a precious glow under the moonlight. He sighed inwardly that the boy's face was indeed very good.

Lin's father was certain that Gu Yifan was not wearing any makeup, but his skin was flawless, his features were well-proportioned, his forehead was full and perfectly proportioned, and he had a peaceful and refined air about him.

Your appearance reflects your heart; if a person harbors gloom in their heart, it will inevitably show on their face over time.

“That makes sense.” Gu Yifan nodded. There is freedom abroad, but excessive freedom also brings danger.

Southeast University has strict management, but it also provides more security.

As for which is better, that depends entirely on personal judgment.

The two weren't in a hurry to get in the car. Instead, Gu Yifan led Lin's father on a general tour of the neighborhood.

The two strolled to the viewing terrace of the artificial lake where Wang Tiezhu and Tian Erniu held their wedding.

"This is where my dream began, and also the beginning of my true connection with Wanyu."

Gu Yifan gently stroked the wooden railing with his palm, and memories of that time surfaced in his mind.

Wan Yu anxiously searches for the request to be forced to become a priest and pretend to be a couple.

The moon is exceptionally round tonight, illuminating a large expanse of sky and white clouds. There's no need for artificial light; just wait and you can see the green lotus growing on the lake.

Lin's father nodded and smiled.

“I heard from Xiaoxian and Yifei that they really thought you were a priest back then and praised you for your professionalism.”

Gu Yifan noticed that after they came out, Lin's father addressed him, Teacher Zeng, and Ms. Hu more affectionately.

Just now, when facing Wanyu, he called her "Little Gu", "Little Hu", and "Little Chen".

Could it be that Lin's father did this on purpose?

Lin's father seemed to notice Gu Yifan's surprise, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "You might think that I would object to your relationship with Wanyu."

"I have thought about it," Gu Yifan said frankly, "After all, there is a huge gap between my family background and Wanyu's."

The two men were chatting casually with the intention of getting to know each other better, so there was no need to pretend anymore.
Mr. Lin appreciated Gu Yifan's honesty. "At first, I was indeed very annoyed when I learned that Wanyu was in a relationship, but it was annoyance as a father."

"You've been raising this little cabbage for so long, and it's been eaten?" Gu Yifan asked with a smile.

"Yes." Lin's father smiled as well. "But after seeing you, I can understand Wanyu now."

Gu Yifan shrugged. How can someone who's not handsome win over fairies, witches, and fox spirits?
"Wanyu is probably angry. Why should I interfere and decide her future?" Lin's father said leisurely.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, "It's hard for people to understand their past selves, let alone understand others, which is even harder."

Lin's father was thinking about his daughter's later life, whether she could continue to live a carefree life after he grew old or passed away.

Lin Wanyu was not wrong either. She did not want to marry a man she had never met and then become a wife and mother.

She lived a life where she could see the end from the beginning, a life that ordinary people envied, but she was already tired of it.

If a young and vibrant girl lacks energy, appears old-fashioned and lifeless, is she still a young girl?

Without standing in each other's shoes, it's difficult to judge based on simple right and wrong.

Mr. Lin was somewhat surprised by Gu Yifan's answer. According to the information he found, Gu Yifan was only in his early twenties.

"Yes, actually I regret it a little too. You don't know, my wife scolded me for it," Lin's father said amiably, jokingly.

He didn't put on airs like a super-rich man; instead, he acted like a witty and refined male professor.

"But since Wanyu is in a relationship, I won't ruin it. If I really ruin a good match, Wanyu will hate me." Father Lin reassured Gu Yifan.

"No, father and daughter are of one heart. Wanyu misses you and Auntie very much too."

Gu Yifan naturally chose to say pleasant things and patiently waited for Lao Deng to get to the point.

Mr. Lin nodded, then reached into his pocket, only to find with some regret that his daughter had snatched the cigar from him.
Seeing this, Gu Yifan hesitated for a moment before taking out the aluminum tube cigar from his pocket. "How about you try this?"

Lin's father was somewhat surprised.

"The trash bag was newly replaced, and there wasn't much dirt on it. I thought it would be a waste to throw it away, so I was planning to give it to my roommate," Gu Yifan explained with a shrug.

Lin's father: "."

He is the chairman of Lin's Bank and a billionaire!

Smoking a cigar salvaged from a trash can? Is that even acceptable?!
After hesitating, Lin's father still reached out and took it, since no one was watching anyway, and besides, there was an aluminum pipe.

After pouring out the cigars, Lin's father took out a cigar cutter, cut a V-shape, and then lit one with a lighter.

A moment later, a rich aroma wafted up, carrying a mixture of cocoa bean and coffee scents, spreading into the air.

I sat down on a nearby bench.

Lin's father exhaled a puff of smoke, "However, Wanyu's future path will be much more difficult than it is now."

"Yifan, you're smart and sensible. I heard you made some money in the stock market?"

"Yeah, I made a small profit." Gu Yifan nodded.

He knew that this was something Lin's father had discovered through investigation, and Lin's father had no intention of hiding it.

Mr. Lin nodded. “As someone who has been through this, Yifan, think carefully about your future, your future with Wanyu.”

"Now that you're with Wanyu, I will eventually hand the company over to Wanyu. You two are both smart and capable, and you'll definitely be able to manage the company well."

What Lin's father said sounded nice, giving the impression that "the crown prince is weak and sickly, and you should encourage him."

But it's just something to listen to.

Gu Yifan understood why Lin's father did this.

It's simply because he has a clean background and his father has passed away, so he can be considered to be without any support.

If he went to Lin's Bank, to put it nicely, he would be a son-in-law; to put it bluntly, he would be a live-in son-in-law.

The right to inherit the Lin family bank will definitely not go to him, but to Lin Wanyu, or to their future child.

If Gu Yifan treats Wanyu well and is capable, he can naturally help Wanyu stabilize Lin's Bank, and the two can respect each other and grow old together.

If he doesn't treat Wanyu well, he can kick her out at any time. Anyway, even if they get married, Lin's father will probably make him sign a prenuptial agreement to ensure that he won't get a penny after leaving the Lin family.

It fits the image of a businesswoman perfectly, and it's also the most suitable choice for Wanyu, who refuses to marry a stranger and wants to have a free love relationship.

After all, countless people would fight tooth and nail to become a son-in-law of the Lin family, but none of them could get the job.

Without a system, perhaps

Gu Yifan smiled and asked directly.

"So, if I hadn't gone to America, would you, Uncle Lin, have disapproved of me being with Wanyu?"

"Not really," Lin's father said with a smile, not taking it to heart. "Young people are naturally playful, but there will always be a time when they settle down."

"Furthermore, are you willing to let Wanyu run Lin's Bank alone?"

This is a calculated, open strategy.
Gu Yifan scratched the back of his head. "Of course I'm reluctant to part with this."

"I also want her to stay this innocent and carefree forever."

"very good."

Mr. Lin liked this sentence very much. "I don't want Wanyu to get involved either, so I want to help her find a suitable partner."

"But she chose her own path, so I just hope she won't regret it in the future," Lin's father said quietly, exhaling a puff of smoke.

“With me here, she won’t regret it,” Gu Yifan said immediately. At this point, there was no way he could back down.

Lin's father paused, looking at the confident Gu Yifan.

Some people might laugh at him for having the right to say that.

But what Lin's father saw was a spirited and confident young man, just like himself in the past.

Time will tell whether a person's choices are right or wrong.

Lin's father suddenly had a strange premonition.

His daughter's judgment was perhaps better than his.

But now, Lin's father smiled and shook his head, shaking off the inexplicable thoughts, and stood up.

Gu Yifan, who had only made a little money, was just a slightly larger ant under the feet of a giant.

"Let's go."

Lin's father had time and wasn't in a hurry.

Gu Yifan didn't want to be a live-in son-in-law, and Lin's father could understand.

It's just a matter of waiting another two years.

Once Gu Yifan experiences the hardships of starting a business and suffers setbacks, he will naturally follow Lin's father's wishes.

Of course, all of this is predicated on Wanyu and Gu Yifan still being together. Leaving the residential area.

As expected, Lin's father did not bring any bodyguards, and the two walked towards the car.

"Your roommate, the TV host, drove me this afternoon. That young man is quite interesting; he only dared to drive at 30 mph the whole way," Lin's father said with a smile, as if remembering something.

Gu Yifan paused. Oh, so Lin's father went to see Teacher Zeng first?

Gu Yifan remained silent.

Seated inside the Maybach 62, a symbol of the ultimate in wealth.

No one spoke along the way.

Lin's father sat in the spacious back row, leisurely smoking a cigar.

Just as Gu Yifan turned onto the Middle Ring Road and drove towards Lin's father's villa.

"Om~"

On the wide road.

A sudden roar of an engine filled the air, jarringly loud in the quiet night.

Gu Yifan was driving at 50 km/h very smoothly, so it was obviously not him driving the car.

Looking in the rearview mirror.

A red Porsche with its hazard lights on chased after us from behind.

No, it should be said that the Porsche easily overtook the smoothly driving Maybach and sped off down the road ahead.

The speed definitely exceeded the speed limit, probably over 100 km/h.

"Damn it, speeding at night, are you trying to get yourself killed?"

Gu Yifan frowned.

This guy not only overtook us, but he also drove right up to the edge of the Maybach. If he had drifted even slightly, we would have definitely crashed into him.

Even a minor collision at high speeds can lead to a serious accident.

This provocative action was definitely done on purpose.

Lin's father frowned as well. "Ignore him and keep going."

"Mm." Gu Yifan nodded.

Just then, another white BMW sped up and rushed over, passing Gu Yifan in the blink of an eye.

They clearly noticed the brand-new Maybach, slowing down and turning on their hazard lights.

Gu Yifan frowned. This guy wants to start just by squatting down?
What about playing real-person racing matchmaking?
Gu Yifan was too lazy to pay attention to this guy.

The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds.

It's not surprising that there are some street racers in Shanghai, especially now, when regulations are not yet standardized and there aren't many cameras on the streets to capture them clearly.

Many people enjoy racing cars and pursuing speed and passion.

Gu Yifan also likes speed, but not passion. There are several girls waiting in line for him, so it's not his turn to race.

But the white BMW was clearly very interested in the Maybach that Gu Yifan was sitting in.

They slowed down and kept their car in the lane, waiting for Gu Yifan to come forward.

The flashy red Porsche in front was the same; the two cars blocked the Maybach from view, one in front and one behind.

Seeing this, Lin's father said softly, "Drive over there."

"Hmm?" Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow. This was a bit dangerous. Although they looked like two wild street racers, not ruthless thugs like Zhang Zihao, they were still dangerous.

However, since Mr. Lin has already said so.

Gu Yifan smiled and rolled down the car window.

The white BMW also rolled down its window, and the two continued driving at the same speed. A scantily clad woman could be seen sitting in the passenger seat.

"Hey buddy, wanna give it a throttle?" The driver was a young man with blond hair that looked a bit like a punk rocker. When he saw that Gu Yifan was also a young man, his eyes lit up and he asked.

"No, thank you." Gu Yifan shook his head.

But the other party clearly wasn't going to give up, grinning and saying, "Why don't you give it a try?"

Gu Yifan wasn't exactly known for his good temper either. He overtook him, blocked the way, and challenged him to a race?
Gu Yifan gave the other person a smile and a middle finger.

"I'll blow your mother's life up!"

This angered the young man, perhaps because he felt he had lost face in front of the beautiful woman.

A string of profanities spilled out, "Come down and have a go if you dare!"

But seeing that Gu Yifan didn't stop, the white BMW accelerated and sped up to the red Porsche blocking the road.

Seeing this, Gu Yifan didn't bother to call the other party, so he stepped on the gas and overtook them from the side.

However, the other party clearly wasn't going to let it go so easily and continued to yell at them, demanding that Gu Yifan get out of the car.

Because of the curtains, they couldn't see that there were people sitting in the back row.

Seeing the two shouting at each other, Gu Yifan glanced at the rearview mirror and saw that Lin's father did not say anything.

Alright, it's my first time driving my future father-in-law home, so I can't really confront him. I simply rolled up the car window and ignored his provocation.

The two cars surrounded Gu Yifan from both sides and attacked him from both the front and the rear.

Gu Yifan was a very good driver; he always managed to get past the other driver's obstruction and speed away.

The not-so-congested traffic actually held them back.

This further angered the other party, who continued to provoke Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan simply wouldn't take the bait.

If you have the guts, run into them and see if they can afford to pay for it.

Whether the other party was worried about their car or simply didn't dare to ram it directly, the situation remained at a stalemate.

Seeing this, Lin's father was somewhat surprised.

He did want to see how Gu Yifan would handle it, but he didn't expect that a young man in his prime at twenty could be so calm.

As far as he knew, Gu Yifan seemed to be quite good at fighting, even managing to take on seven opponents at once in the boxing gym.

Dealing with two young people should be a piece of cake.

Seeing that Gu Yifan remained silent, Lin's father also kept quiet.

Anyway, the sound insulation of this Maybach is very good; outside noise can't get in at all.

The other party seemed to know that they couldn't stop Gu Yifan, so they stopped provoking him, but still followed him all the way.

inside the car.

“They don’t seem to be going to let this go,” Lin’s father suddenly said.

Gu Yifan rolled his eyes. Did he even need to say that?

"Well, you're right."

"What do you plan to do?" Lin's father asked curiously.

"I'll take you back first, so as not to delay our business." Gu Yifan smiled and turned his head.

"What if they have some ulterior motives?" Lin's father asked with a smile.

It seems the other party won't let this go unless they retaliate.

I'm afraid they're harboring some bad intentions.

It's obvious that these two guys, who look like they're frequent racers, are part of an organized group, and they might even be calling for backup.

Lin's father could guess it, and so could Gu Yifan.

However...

"I'm not afraid," Gu Yifan replied casually, his answer being that he wasn't afraid when asked.

If these people are really that ruthless and want to ambush him, then that's perfect.

After we send Lin's father off, it will be time to hunt!

Gu Yifan initially wondered if he was just unlucky and always encountered such things.

But upon further reflection, it was probably just a coincidence.

The other party was just racing, but when they saw the Maybach, they were simply tempted.

If it were an ordinary car, it would probably have been skipped long ago.

Gu Yifan couldn't possibly race with this group of people, so a conflict was inevitable.

"Besides, with Uncle Lin sitting here, what do I have to be afraid of?" Gu Yifan joked again.

This amused Lin's father and broke the awkward atmosphere between the two.

"Keep driving." Lin's father waved his hand, his tone calm but revealing a hint of domineering. "If there's any trouble, I'll handle it for you."

"Got it."

With Lin's father's words, Gu Yifan became even more emboldened.

They continued driving slowly, completely ignoring the white BMW following behind, while the other Porsche disappeared from sight.

Just as Lin's father had guessed.

Just a few blocks away from the villa area where he was staying.

The intersection suddenly became brightly lit, giving the feeling of dawn.

"They've really arrived." Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow; it was hardly dawn.

It was clearly blocked by a group of cars with their high beams on.

Gu Yifan originally thought that group racing and blocking people in the street were things that only happened in old novels.

But now it seems that the saying "art comes from life" is indeed true.

Life is more abstract than you can imagine.

Gu Yifan stopped the car by the roadside without getting out, turned to look at Lin's father, and sighed.

"Uncle, call some more people."

(End of this chapter)