Chapter 121 Getting Closer to You
The leader called directly, giving Lin Xiyin no chance to refuse.
The leader also said, "President Pei is our benefactor. He has already made many investments in other departments at the university. This is the first time he has chosen our Chemistry Department. His charitable funds are always limited; if he invests in other places, we will have less."
The point is quite clear now.
Help Lin Xiyin and Pei Muye build a good relationship and secure more sponsorships.
Ji Mingtang was furious when he learned that his superior had called Lin Xiyin. He got up and was about to confront her.
Lin Xiyin pulled him back: "Teacher, it's really okay. Even if he is my ex-husband, I know very well that one thing is one thing."
"Don't you feel uncomfortable?" Ji Mingtang said; "Besides, what does he mean? Even this old man can see it, he only invested because of you, right?"
Lin Xiyin didn't hide anything: "Yes, he said he wants to pursue me again. Teacher, I know what I'm doing."
“I don’t care what’s going on between the two of you,” Ji Mingtang said, “I’m just afraid you’ll be wronging yourself.”
Honestly, Ji Mingtang treated her better than Lin Yiming did.
Lin Xiyin felt a lump in her throat and almost cried.
After reassuring Ji Mingtang and repeatedly assuring him that he would not be wronged, Ji Mingtang finally felt at ease.
The leader gave Pei Muye's business card to Lin Xiyin and asked her to contact him.
Lin Xiyin never expected that she would have to call him again today, even though she had deleted his contact information before.
She picked up her phone, watched a famous movie, glanced at her phone again, and then noticed a new red dot in her contacts.
Someone added her as a friend.
She had a vague suspicion in her heart, and when she opened it, it was indeed Pei Muye.
Pei Muye's profile picture has remained the same for many years, and his WeChat name is his real name. The verification message he received was: "Please give me your guidance in the future."
Lin Xiyin hesitated for a few seconds, but finally accepted his verification.
She proactively sent a message: "Happy to cooperate."
A businesslike tone.
Even if she and Pei Muyi had a beginning, it was only in a working relationship.
Pei Muye replied: I hope we can continue to cooperate.
It's best to cooperate for a lifetime.
Lin Xiyin asked him: "Tell me in advance when you are coming to school so I can make arrangements."
Pei Muye replied: Okay.
A few seconds later, he sent a message: I'll come over at five o'clock this afternoon.
Five o'clock?
Lin Xiyin frowned as soon as she saw it.
She gets off work at 5:30, so why is Pei Muyi coming over at 5:00?
She asked, "Can we do it earlier? I get off work at 5:30 and have to pick up my child when I get home."
She did it on purpose, to remind him that she was a woman with children.
Pei Muye replied: I'll go with you to pick him up. I haven't met him yet. Is he a boy? I'll treat you to dinner.
Lin Xiyin was stunned.
Unexpectedly, Pei Muye acted unpredictably.
She replied: "I'm sorry, I won't bring work colleagues into my personal life. Mr. Pei, let's schedule another time."
Pei Muye replied: I only have time at five o'clock, so it's settled.
He didn't send any more messages, and Lin Xiyin didn't reply either.
She tossed her phone aside and rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
For a moment, I really wanted to act impulsively and run to Ji Mingtang to tell him that she was quitting.
But that won't work.
Her phone rang again; this time it was a call. She picked it up and saw it was Qu Jingyou calling.
"Sister, give me an account." Qu Jingyou got straight to the point.
Lin Xiyin asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"I'll transfer the money to you," Qu Jingyou said with a smile. "You made quite a bit of money with that sunscreen formula you gave me over the years, so I'm rounding it up to a whole number and sending it to you."
Lin Xiyin was genuinely stunned: "How can this make money? I don't want it, it's yours now."
“It was all my brother’s doing. I don’t know anything about it. Anyway, he said he made money, so why not take it? Give me the account number now.”
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "Keep the flowers."
She doesn't lack money now.
Although she wasn't extremely wealthy, she had no mortgage, only a car loan, and enough money to raise her son.
Aside from her parents regularly providing medical expenses, she doesn't have many other expenses.
“That won’t do,” Qu Jingyou said. “I don’t even have enough pocket money to spend.”
No matter what Lin Xiyin said, Qu Jingyou was determined to give it to her.
Lin Xiyin would never accept it.
Finally, Qu Jingyou said, "Okay then, sister, when can we meet? I'd like to have dinner with you."
Lin Xiyin looked at it and made an appointment with her.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiyin thought that if she had a family like Qu Jingyou's to support her, she would definitely quit.
But she didn't.
So we have no choice but to keep going.
But she would never allow Pei Muyi to be involved in her private life.
Wasn't he supposed to arrive at five o'clock?
She can always work overtime.
At five o'clock sharp, Pei Muye arrived at her office and knocked twice on the door.
Her office door was open, and when she looked up, she saw the man.
This was the first time Pei Muyi had come to her office.
The office is small, with just a desk, a wooden sofa, and a coffee table with a glass top.
There is also a filing cabinet next to the desk.
It's very rudimentary.
This is seriously inconsistent with his status as a professor at Ocean University.
Lin Xiyin stood up: "President Pei, where would you like to go today?"
She'll play along no matter what.
Pei Muye walked in and closed the door immediately.
Lin Xiyin glanced at it but said nothing.
Pei Muye sat down on the sofa: "I'd like to get to know Teacher Lin first."
Lin Xiyin responded with an "okay," then turned around, opened the filing cabinet, took out a folder, and handed it to Pei Muye.
"This is my resume. Please take a look, Mr. Pei."
Pei Muyi took it, flipped through it, and said, "Are you applying for a job at my company? If so, I'll look at this resume. If not, I'd like... for Teacher Lin to introduce herself, is that not allowed?"
Lin Xiyin's face remained expressionless as she recounted the information on her resume.
After she finished speaking, she asked, "Is it alright to say it this way, Mr. Pei?"
He spoke in a very businesslike tone.
Pei Muye put the resume aside and asked her, "What's wrong with the child?"
"This is my private matter." Lin Xiyin turned her face away, clearly feeling somewhat guilty; "I have no comment."
Pei Muye didn't ask any more questions, and looked down at his watch: "Let's go check out the cafeteria first."
Lin Xiyin immediately guessed what he was planning.
She said, "The project that President Pei wants to invest in has nothing to do with the cafeteria, right?"
Pei Muye looked at her and asked, "What if I wanted to donate a restaurant to your school?"
This involves the vital interests of the school and students, so Lin Xiyin certainly wouldn't refuse.
She stood up: "President Pei, please."
The two walked to the restaurant.
Ocean University has several restaurant buildings, each with several floors, offering a wide variety of delicious food.
A restaurant recently went viral online, attracting many young people to visit and check it out.
Lin Xiyin gave him a brief introduction, and then asked him, "Is there anything else you want to see?"
"I'm not watching anymore," Pei Muye said. "Let's try the taste."
This means we want to eat at a restaurant.
Lin Xiyin took out her card and asked him what he wanted to eat.
As Pei Muyi looked at her, he asked, "If you don't get off work, who will pick up the child?"
“There’s an auntie.”
Pei Muye then asked, "Where is the child's father?"
Lin Xiyin fell silent.
Pei Muye's gaze shifted from the menu to her face, awaiting her answer.
It seemed that he just kept staring at her until she gave him an answer.
"We broke up," Lin Xiyin said as a final word.
Pei Muye seemed to chuckle softly.
Lin Xiyin didn't look at him, so she couldn't be sure.
But he quickly changed the subject, asking her, "What would you like to eat?"
"Whatever you like," Lin Xiyin said. "Whatever Mr. Pei wants to eat, it's on me."
Pei Muye said, "How could I possibly accept that?"
Before Lin Xiyin could say anything, he added, "Then I'll treat you tomorrow."
Will you come again tomorrow?
Lin Xiyin didn't ask.
The two ordered food at the student cafeteria and then carried their trays to find a place to eat.
Lin Xiyin has been quite the star at school lately. It's not that she's being high-profile, but rather that her age, appearance, and professionalism are undeniable, drawing a lot of attention from the students.
She was already a popular figure at school, and today she was accompanied by Pei Muye.
Pei Muye is a person who stands out from the crowd, no matter where he is.
Today, walking with Lin Xiyin, I received a lot of attention from the students.
While the two were eating, several boys nearby pushed and shoved them, trying to get closer.
Lin Xiyin saw them and watched them for a while.
Several boys eventually came over. The one in the lead was tall and handsome. Lin Xiyin vaguely remembered him; he had taken her class and sat in the first row.
"Teacher Lin," the boy said, "Let's eat."
Lin Xiyin smiled.
The boys behind them also laughed.
What nonsense!
The boy who greeted them seemed a little awkward. He scratched his head and said, "Everyone's quite curious, is this... your partner?"
Lin Xiyin quickly said, "No, he's a collaborator on the school project."
The boy visibly relaxed: "Oh, I see."
Pei Muye suddenly spoke up: "He is a business partner, but also a suitor of your teacher Lin."
Lin Xiyin suddenly looked at him.
The boys next to them were also taken aback.
After the boy left, Lin Xiyin remained silent and ate her food with her head down.
"Are you unhappy?" Pei Muye said, "I'm just telling the truth."
Lin Xiyin remained silent.
She eats little and quickly, and once she's full, she just sits there looking at her phone.
Pei Muye smiled at her, finished eating, and stood up: "Let's go."
The two walked side by side on campus.
Lin Xiyin didn't want to be so close to him, but Pei Muye would always come closer whenever she left.
It was almost seven o'clock.
It's late October, the autumn weather is just right, neither too hot nor too cold, and many young couples are walking hand in hand on campus.
Pei Muye looked at it and was very envious.
I wonder when he will be able to openly hold Lin Xiyin's hand.
"Is there anything else, Mr. Pei?" Lin Xiyin asked him.
"have."
"What?"
"I'll take you home."
Lin Xiyin said, "I drove here myself."
Pei Muye said, "That's right, I want to come to school again tomorrow morning. So, I'll take you home tonight and pick you up tomorrow morning."
"Need not……"
"Is this how you treat your business partners?" Pei Muye asked her. "Isn't it a bit too cold?"
"If Mr. Pei is not satisfied, we can have our leader send someone else to receive you."
“If I’m not satisfied, I’ll withdraw my investment directly,” Pei Muye said. “No need to change the person.”
Lin Xiyin gritted her teeth: "Is this really necessary?"
Pei Muye said, "What else can I do? I have no other way to get close to you."
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