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

Chapter 208 Renting a Room, Then Keeping a Mistress in a Golden House

The world won't stop turning just because one person is missing.

In a flash, another two days passed.

Gu Yifan truly deserves the title of 'time management master'.

While working for Teacher Hu at school, she also took time to complete her opening speech.

The content was nothing more than thanking the school and the parents, especially since Gu Yifan's adoptive father had died, so it had to be even more emotional.

Finally, let me give you all some encouragement.

These all have fixed templates.

However, Nuolan's daily tasks gave Gu Yifan two intermediate host experience cards.

This includes skills such as public speaking, improvisation, and broadcasting/hosting.

This gave Gu Yifan more confidence about the upcoming start of school and his opening speech.

There is still a system task that has not been completed.

We need to make him a sensation.

Therefore, Gu Yifan decided to go into a little more detail about the final vision for the future, hoping to earn a nickname like 'Prediction King'.

In addition, Gu Yifan accompanied Su Weiwei to get a license plate for the car yesterday.

Su Weiwei was unaware that Gu Yifan was going to buy a house for Nuolan, and she was very happy.

Otherwise, she would definitely transform into a whiny and tempting mature fox spirit.

Su Weiwei told Gu Yifan that the male driver who assaulted him and was driving under the influence wanted to pay a large sum of compensation and hoped to sign a letter of understanding.

Driving under the influence will definitely land you in jail; there's no room for negotiation.

However, if someone is injured while intoxicated, it depends on whether Gu Yifan is willing to issue a letter of forgiveness, which could result in a lighter sentence.

Su Weiwei was reluctant to let the other party go, and Gu Yifan felt the same way. Letting such a person out would be a threat to society, so they simply refused.

Judging by the timeline, this guy should be starting to lose his erectile function. Maybe if he spends another two years in jail, he'll discover a whole new world.
All I can say is that you reap what you sow.

Gu Yifan adheres to one principle: don't drink and drive.

This is the bottom line.

Lin Wanyu arrived safely at her luxury estate in New York.

Miss Lin and Gu Yifan had cross-border video calls for two consecutive days.

Gu Yifan seemed quite happy; he even met Lin's mother via video.

She bears a striking resemblance to Lin Wanyu, a beautiful woman with a classical charm, and even surpasses Miss Lin in terms of temperament. The wrinkles around her eyes exude a sense of tranquility and peace.

Gu Yifan chatted happily with Lin's mother for a few minutes, and Lin's mother always had a smile on her face. As for what she thought in private...
So be it whatever.

Gu Yifan didn't expect his mother-in-law to like him more and more as she looked at him; he just wanted to avoid any negative comments.

Actually, no. When Lin Wanyu hung up the phone and asked her mother what her boyfriend was like, her mother humorously replied, "He's much more handsome than your father was back then, and he has a great presence too."

Unfortunately, Lin's father overheard this, so Gu Yifan can only hope for the best.

During the video chat, Lin Wanyu said that she would be going back in a month or two at the latest, and told Gu Yifan not to miss her too much.

You have to listen to girls in reverse.

Gu Yifan solemnly declared that he would think of Lin Wanyu every minute and every second until she returned, which made Lin Wanyu overjoyed.

As for why she stayed for so long, Lin Wanyu didn't hide it. Her father planned for her to take over some of the company's business at Dongda University.

During the conversation, Lin Wanyu also mentioned wanting Gu Yifan to come to New York to study, but Gu Yifan gave a vague answer.

Marrying into another family is impossible, absolutely impossible in this lifetime.

Gu Yifan has finished writing the opening chapter of "One Person's Story," also known as Feng Baobao's story, after a week of working on it every night.

A comic book may only have one chapter, but when converted into text, it can take tens of thousands of words.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

hospital.

Early in the morning.

Cyndi had already gotten up and changed into her everyday clothes.

It was the pleated skirt that Gu Yifan had bought for her before, paired with a shirt, making her look pure and beautiful.

Standing in front of the mirror in the makeshift bathroom, Xinling examined herself for a long time. Her sickly face, which had been pale before she fell ill and was hospitalized, had become rosier after more than a month of recuperation.

Her pretty face, so delicate and endearing, radiated uncontrollable joy.

"When is Yifan coming to pick me up?" Xinling looked at herself in the mirror and muttered to herself.

"Should we send him a text message and ask him?"

Cyndi couldn't sleep at all last night, tossing and turning, looking forward to today, or more accurately, looking forward to seeing her sweetheart.

"But he was busy all day yesterday, he must be very tired."

"It's only a little past seven o'clock now, no, no, I can't disturb your rest, so let's wait a little longer."

Xinling bit her lip and told herself that she had returned to her hospital bed and was sitting on the edge of the bed talking to herself.

Bright eyes gazed expectantly out the window, her stunningly white legs swaying gently beneath her pleated skirt.

While Xinling was lost in thought, her little head was filled with all sorts of wild ideas, thinking about her future and her future with Yifan.

"Crack."

The ward door was pushed open.

Xinling seemed to sense something, turned her head in surprise, and saw a familiar face come into view. Her pure and bright eyes flashed with surprise.

"Brother, you're here!"

Gu Yifan entered the ward.

Holding breakfast in one hand and a box of red velvet cakes in the other, he bought another box since he saw that Xinling really liked them.

"Congratulations, you've successfully escaped death and are now discharged from the hospital."

Gu Yifan stopped, opened his arms, and smiled jokingly, "Having walked through the gates of hell, Xinling, you're sure to live to be a hundred years old from now on."

"elder brother"

Tears of emotion welled up in Xinling's eyes again as she threw herself into Gu Yifan's arms.

The two ate KFC breakfast in the hospital room.

Gu Yifan helped Xinling complete the discharge procedures.

When she returned, she found that some nurses and doctors who were familiar with Cyndi had also come to wish her well.

Xinling's face flushed slightly, and she occasionally replied with a few words.

Gu Yifan knocked on the door.

Inside the ward, everyone turned their gaze back.

The nurses' eyes lit up slightly when they saw the handsome Gu Yifan.

In hospitals, it's rare to see, or practically impossible, a handsome guy with this kind of looks.

If you don't look at it now, take a good look, because you won't be able to see it again later.

Because Gu Yifan frequently visited Xinling, and his outstanding looks, coupled with his gentle and polite manner, made him easy to remember.

Many nurses are motivated to go to work by looking at handsome men, and they even make bets during their free time on whether a particular handsome man will come today.

Cyndi is being discharged from the hospital now.

Ugh, how can I keep doing this tedious, repetitive work?

"Oh, Xinling, your brother is back. We won't bother you any longer."

"Be happy, my dear."

The nurses winked at Xinling, making her face flush even more, and she rubbed her little hands together.

Gu Yifan nodded his thanks to the doctors and nurses, and waited for them to file out before walking to the bedside and asking curiously.

What did they say?

Xinling blushed slightly, lowered her head, and quickly shook her head, "It's nothing."

Fine, if you don't want to talk about it, then forget it.

Gu Yifan didn't intend to pry, and smiled, "All packed up?"

Xinling didn't have much luggage; it all fit in one suitcase. As for her belongings in her rented apartment, Gu Yifan had already packed them up and they were still there.

Xinling looked around carefully, nodded her chin, and looked quite cute in her serious expression before walking over to Gu Yifan and obediently taking his hand.

"Okay, everything's packed. We can go now."

"Row."

Gu Yifan pulled Xinling's suitcase, while Xinling held onto his clothes with one hand and carried some miscellaneous items with the other.

Go through the corridor.

Sunlight streamed through the elevator window, falling directly on the two of them.

It dispelled the morning chill and made the air warm and cozy.

Xinling turned her head to look out the window. A vast expanse of tall buildings, bathed in the golden morning sun, presented a magnificent view that left her mesmerized.

It turns out that being loved really does make people grow new flesh and blood.

The doctors were all amazed.

Cyndi, this lovable young girl, is a combination of miracles they have never seen before.

If Gu Yifan had been just one step slower back then, Xinling might never have woken up.

If Cyndi Wang's will to live hadn't been strong, she wouldn't have been able to regain consciousness after being in a coma for more than half a month.

Even more miraculously, Cyndi recovered very quickly after the surgery, and her health indicators in all aspects reached the level of a normal person.

Other patients might need to recuperate for a whole year or even several years, but she only needed a short month.

So she is a miracle.

The nurses joked that it was because Xinling had a good older brother taking care of her, which made them very envious.

Cyndi Wang felt the same way.

However, she disagreed, saying the doctor said it was a miracle she had created.

Gu Yifan was like a ray of sunshine appearing in her life, saving her just when she was most helpless.

Cyndi knew that her brother was also a factor in her rapid recovery.

However, Gu Yifan never mentioned it, and she wouldn't ask him directly.

Therefore, it should be Gu Yifan who created the miracle.

Today is her new life.
"gone."

Gu Yifan's voice startled Xinling from her daze, "Okay~ Brother, let me get the suitcase."

"Don't talk nonsense, this weight is nothing." "Hehe, bro, you're amazing~"

The elevator doors close.

Xinling quietly observed Gu Yifan: his tall and straight figure, handsome profile, and bright, piercing eyes.

And she will live the rest of her life for only one person.
Gu Yifan noticed the gaze directed at him and turned his head. "What's wrong? Is there sleep in my eye?"

"Pfft~" Xinling chuckled.

"Fine, you're laughing at me?"

"No, no, I'm holding it in~"

"No, I'm going to punish you."

"No!" Xinling panicked and tried to dodge, but where could she hide in the elevator? She was tickled and couldn't help but laugh.

"Brother, I was wrong. Xinling knows she was wrong and will never dare to laugh at you again."

The girl's voice was melodious and clear, filling the elevator with a joyful atmosphere.

"Ding ~"

The elevator stopped on the sixth floor, and Gu Yifan let go of his hand.

Xinling laughed until she was exhausted, her face flushed, and she stood panting beside Gu Yifan.

When the person who came in noticed her, she quickly lowered her head to hide her blush.

A moment later, I stepped out of the elevator.

Some of the young nurses' eyes were fixed on Gu Yifan.

"Brother looks so handsome today," Xinling whispered, her bright eyes sparkling as she linked arms with Gu Yifan.

"I'm picking you up from the hospital today," Gu Yifan said.

"Hmm~"

Compared to her initial shyness and timidity, Xinling now exudes confidence and poise.

PARKING LOT.

Xinling was surprised that Gu Yifan had come to pick her up by car.

Looking at the brand-new Mercedes-Benz S350, she didn't know exactly how much it cost, but she had seen the Mercedes-Benz logo before. When she was in the orphanage, kind people would drive this kind of car to donate to charity.

At the time, she was the prettiest, the most well-behaved, and the most pitiful, so the headmistress asked her to deliver flowers to the kind uncles and aunts.

At the time, Cyndi vaguely thought that people who could afford to drive cars with that logo must be very rich.

I never expected that my brother would own one. She really doesn't know him well enough.

But it doesn't matter. Xinling secretly turned her head and looked at her reflection in the rearview mirror through the car window. She would have plenty of time to slowly get to know her brother and gradually integrate into his life.

Gu Yifan put the luggage in the trunk.

Back in the driver's seat, I found Cyndi sitting there looking rather reserved, her hands on her knees, as if she were listening attentively to a lecture.

"Pfft." Gu Yifan chuckled. "What kind of position is that? Aren't you tired?"

"Not tired." Xinling shook her head, slightly embarrassed.

"Relax and fasten your seatbelt."

Ke Xinling was clumsy and fiddled with it for a long time but couldn't fasten the seat belt. She looked to Gu Yifan for help in a hurry.

"Brother, I... I can't tie it." The girl blushed and pouted pitifully.

"What's the rush? I won't yell at you. I'll do it."

Xinling watched as Gu Yifan turned to the side, almost touching her face, and reached out to hook the seatbelt.

The two had never been so close.

Xinling was so nervous she dared not breathe, staring blankly at the face before her, her heart pounding faster and faster.
"All right."

Gu Yifan helped Xinling pull the seatbelt over, but as soon as he looked up...

"Smack."

"Hey, you little vixen, are you addicted to kissing?"

I was ambushed by Cyndi Wang again.

Xinling said in a soft, guilty voice, "This is... thank you~"

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, "Next time, tell me in advance so I can prepare in time. Otherwise, I won't feel it and it will slip away."

Xinling blushed, but then thought for a moment, "Maybe... I should..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yifan shifted into reverse and backed the car out of the parking space.

"Ah!" Xinling exclaimed in surprise, then fell silent.

Seeing Gu Yifan's smiling expression.

"Brother~ you're so naughty!" The girl's puffed-out cheeks made Gu Yifan burst into laughter.

Gu Yifan first took Xinling to Aisen Apartment.

Cyndi has considered staying here, as the rent is relatively cheap.

But after thinking about it, I decided against it.

On one hand, there's the safety issue. It's not soundproof here, and Xinling doesn't want that. If she were to offer herself to her brother as a gift one day, people would hear it.

On the other hand, it's because there's no kitchen. Cyndi Wang stubbornly believes that only a place with a kitchen can be called a home.

Gu Yifan suggested finding a hotel apartment with a suite, saying that such rooms should be easy to find, but Xinling refused.

The reason is that the rent is too expensive.

"Didn't I give you a bank card? You've spent all the money?" Gu Yifan asked, somewhat surprised.

"No," Xinling quickly shook her head, saying cautiously, "I want to save money. Brother, you must have a hard time earning it."

What a lovely and thrifty woman!

Cyndi just misplaced her good intentions.

Gu Yifan was actually hoping that Xinling would become a gold digger and spend more of his money, so that once he had earned enough rebates, he could kick her to the curb without any guilt.

Unfortunately, all the girls I meet are wonderful.

"Don't try to save me money. Just use what I gave you. It's only a few tens of thousands of yuan." Gu Yifan said, showing his bank balance before the thrifty young woman next to him could pout and object.

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Xinling's eyes gradually became cross-eyed, and she stared blankly at a string of numbers in front of her with her cherry-like mouth.

Just like her high school student ID number, it's eight digits long.
Cyndi: Am I...am I dreaming?

Gu Yifan finally regained the face he had lost to his older sister through Xinling.

"Cool--!"

"This, this is all your money, brother?" Xinling asked, stammering in a daze.

"Hmm, so there's no need to save me money." Gu Yifan thought to himself, "A large part of this is thanks to Xinling's contribution. You're my lucky charm."

Xinling gasped in astonishment; this string of numbers was an astronomical figure that she could hardly imagine in her entire life.

However, Cindy actually knew that Gu Yifan was rich. If he was mentally prepared and willing to spend hundreds of thousands to save her, how could he not have money?

Xinling rubbed her small hands, thought for a long time, and then said in a soft voice, "But I still want to find a cheaper place."

Perhaps afraid of upsetting Gu Yifan, Xinling immediately added, "I think the old house is more cozy."

What a stubborn girl.

Gu Yifan looked at Xinling for a moment, then nodded, "Then it's up to you."

Cyndi immediately broke into a bright smile.

"Thanks, bro!"

"Thank you for what."

"Thank you for trusting me~ The headmistress always said, 'Don't flaunt your wealth.' You showed it to me, brother, so you trust me, right?" Xinling said with a silly smile, her beautiful face still so pure and flawless.

Gu Yifan remained silent, then reached out and pressed his hand on Xinling's head. "You're so naive to believe that? What if I'm lying to you? Aren't you stupid?"

Xinling blinked, somewhat surprised. "Bank text messages can be deceiving people?"

Gu Yifan felt that he should take good care of Xinling's prevention of fraud or pyramid schemes when he had time in the future.

Too simple.

"There are definitely scammers out there, but I'm not lying to you."

Xinling thought to herself, "Even if you're lying to me, I don't really care," but she didn't say it out loud because she was too shy.

"I believe in you, brother," Cyndi said with a bright smile.

Perhaps in the past, when Xinling learned that Gu Yifan was very rich, she would have felt lost and inferior.

But it's different now.

She sees herself as part of Gu Yifan's 'property', so she only wants to be happy for Gu Yifan.

Laugh when he laughs, grieve when he grieves.
Isn't this a kind of humility to the core? It can only be said that Gu Yifan still needs a long process to change Xinling and make her truly confident.

Finding a place to rent in an older neighborhood is easy. Just stroll around the entrance, offer a cigarette to any security guard, and you can get some information, such as the approximate rent prices and whether the landlords are easy to get along with.

It's quite conspicuous for someone like Gu Yifan to drive a luxury car worth millions and ask if there are any rooms for rent in an old neighborhood.

The two looked at two sets, but were not entirely satisfied with either.

The price was reasonable, but the house was too old and very small, less than 60 square meters. It was the kind of housing allocated by a work unit, and the sewers were prone to clogging.

The other apartment had been renovated; it was over 100 square meters, with three bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, and one bathroom, but the price was 6,000 yuan a month, with a minimum six-month lease. Xinling thought it was too expensive.

It continued until almost lunchtime.

"Don't be discouraged, let's go eat first. If you can't find one this afternoon, just listen to me, I'll find you one, okay?" Gu Yifan comforted Xinling, who was feeling a bit down.

Su Weiwei's apartment is quite nice. Gu Yifan went to see it yesterday, and it's very suitable for Xinling.

"Okay." Xinling nodded obediently.

Gu Yifan thought to himself, could this be considered another form of keeping a mistress in a golden cage? Xinling was definitely a charming little oriole.

The two walked towards the parking lot.

A corner inside the residential area.

A tricycle slowly turned out and happened to meet the two people who had just reached the corner.

Both of them saw each other at the same time.

They froze, then spoke at the same time.

"Aren't you that fortune teller?"

"Kid, it's you?"

"Hey, uncle, how dare you talk like that!"

(End of this chapter)