Chapter 33 Dragon Seven's Pair: Poverty and lowliness cannot hasten things, wealth and honor cannot sway...
“What’s there to misunderstand about him?” Lin Xingmian said unhappily. “If he really loves you, and you treat me like a younger brother, then he can’t even extend that love to you. What can you expect him to do? He gets jealous over this and misunderstands that. I don’t think you’re a good boyfriend.”
"How dare you say that? Who's the jealous one here? Whether my boyfriend is good or not doesn't matter what others say. As long as I think he's good, that's enough. You haven't even dated him, you don't know him."
I get annoyed just looking at him. And I still need to understand him?
Lin Xingmian: "You like him that much?"
Xu Zhiyu: "Yes, that's how much I like him."
Lin Xingmian: "..."
"Okay, I understand. I won't bother you two at the supermarket anymore."
"What I meant today was that as long as we maintain boundaries and know our limits, you can still come to the supermarket to eat as usual. What will you eat if you don't come to the supermarket? Are you eating cold bread again this morning?"
"It's none of your business, just take care of your boyfriend."
“Lin Xingmian, you…” Xu Zhiyu thought for a moment and realized that summer vacation was coming soon, so there was really no need for him to come over. “That’s right, after this parent-teacher meeting you will be on summer vacation, and you have no reason to come here every day. You can be angry, but when you think it over and want to come to my place for dinner after school starts, just let me know so I can buy the groceries in advance.”
"I can't figure it out, I'm not going to your place when school starts."
How did you come to terms with it? Just kidding, if your own sister were being held in another man's arms, you couldn't stand looking at her for even a second; one look would be enough to make you lose your mind.
He could never accept that she had a boyfriend, unless her boyfriend was Lin Xingmian!
"You..." She was quite angry with him, but Teacher Feng's words kept echoing in her ears, so she had to try to control herself and take a deep breath. "Fine, fine, you're a grown-up now and can make your own decisions. It's all up to you."
Xingmian lowered her eyes, concealing the sorrow within.
Xu Zhiyu: "What are your plans for summer vacation? Are you going to take extra classes too?"
summer vacation?
summer vacation……
Yes, summer vacation is coming, and he bombed his exams this time. He's definitely going to that damned Shanghai again.
"Summer vacation? Of course, it's for summer jobs," he said lazily.
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Christie's pink diamonds are so expensive, he naturally had no free time this summer.
Mr. Lin already knew about the final grades; Aunt Chen and the housekeeper had carefully explained the reasons to him via video conference. Xingmian's high fever was indeed beyond his control, but since the illness occurred at such a crucial time, he couldn't bear to punish his own son. Therefore, he could only punish the servants at Xiangyi Garden.
As is customary, Xingmian sometimes goes to Shanghai during winter and summer vacations, which means the servants of Mushui City get paid summer and summer vacations. But with this incident, the paid summer vacation is naturally gone. Lin's father even assigned homework to the servants of Mushui City to improve their academic level, with a small test every three days and a big test every week, which is equivalent to paying them to go to school.
His suitcase was already packed, and he carefully touched the cute red lucky bag.
Xu Ma's needlework wasn't particularly skillful; in fact, it was somewhat crooked and uneven. But its symbolism was very good.
Lin Xingmian especially remembered what his sister said when she gave it to him: "I hope you pass all your exams, are happy, and have a safe and smooth journey." The sun was shining brightly outside. He put the lucky bag on the tip of his nose, closed his eyes, and smiled. Just like that, he could feel a tremendous amount of energy and happiness.
Everyone only wants him to remain excellent, but no one asks him if he is happy.
My sister wants him to be happy; she's such a good sister.
The plane took off, starting from Mushui City and ending at Shanghai Hongqiao.
Accompanying him to Shanghai were the four bodyguards that Master Lin had assigned last time. They were tall and strong, and fortunately, they had listened to Xingmian's advice and wore casual clothes. Having stayed in Mushui City for a long time, he still preferred to keep a low profile and be casual, and did not want to be stared at curiously wherever he went.
However, the truth is that these four bodyguards were exceptionally tall and had a powerful presence. The fact that the four of them followed behind a young man in a white windbreaker made it clear to even the most obtuse person that the young man was not someone of ordinary status.
He sat listlessly in first class, wearing a headset to block out the noise and pulling his hat brim down.
Lin Xingmian hated two things the most in his life: seeing Lin Shukai and going to Shanghai.
Lin Shukai had a son late in life, and Xingmian was born to his beloved, so he treasured him to the skies! However, it was precisely this excessive care that left Xingmian exhausted and lifeless. He often felt like a walking corpse, surrounded by countless eyes watching him intently, even his yawning posture was criticized and corrected! Shanghai was like a prison to him, and he was once so depressed that he wondered what the meaning of his life was.
Until he accidentally saw a brightly colored new convenience store open in the old Huainan Lane, until he saw the girl holding a cat and laughing to herself—Lin Xingmian finally wanted to live seriously again.
With a strong landing jolt, he opened his eyes and suddenly realized how to raise the remaining 20 million.
Two hours later, at Yunyue Manor.
A light mist lingered, and drifting clouds slowly passed through the branches. After a gust of wind, the crescent moon suddenly shone brightly.
"Welcome home, young master!"
Upon learning that the young master was returning today, the butler Derek, along with the servants from the main building, greeted him at the gate.
Unfortunately, Xingmian didn't even glance at him. Her headphones were on perfectly, and she walked straight past the group of people to the second floor. Derek gave his subordinate behind him a look, and the subordinate immediately took the suitcase from the bodyguard and followed Xingmian upstairs.
The main building of the villa was where Mr. Lin often lived. The first floor hall was a teahouse, and the second floor was a bedroom. It was decorated with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, and was also equipped with antiques and treasures. The whole building exuded a Zen-like and elegant style.
Upon arriving at her room, Xingmian hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when, sure enough, the butler knocked on the door right behind her.
His eyes were like ancient wells, cold and calm.
"Excuse me for disturbing you. Now that you're home, young master, please change your clothes. A proper suit has been prepared for you in the wardrobe. Please make your own arrangements. The master is not home today. Please come with me in fifteen minutes to let the madam know that you have arrived safely."
Xingmian closed her eyes: "I'm not going. Get lost and don't bother me."
Derek: "Yes, young master. Then I will report to Madam that you are safe and sound."
Lin Xingmian: "Get out of here."
Ten minutes later...
Sure enough, his phone rang.
The caller ID, Lin Shukai, was written in bold letters; he had long been prepared to be criticized.
He was about to hang up, but then he remembered the pink diamond, so he had to answer the call—
"Xingmian, are we home?" Lin's father asked knowingly.
"Um."
"Since you don't want to go to Wind Chime Garden to see Aunt Meng, I'll have her come to the main building to see you later."
Xingmian was slightly surprised that her father was not angry, which was quite rare.
He said calmly, "Is it really necessary to see her? Isn't it unnecessary? It's not that I don't want to go to Wind Chime Garden, it's that I don't want to see her."
Lin Shu-kai: "I must see him."
Lin Xingmian: "..."
Whatever, I knew it would be like this before I even came!
Never mind, it's not a big deal.
Lin Xingmian: "By the way, Dad, do you have Uncle Yang Junze's private phone number?"
Mr. Lin: Yes, I'll have Secretary Lu send it to you later.
"Okay." He paused slightly. "Thank you, Dad."
Lin Shukai's mood improved somewhat when his son spoke to him so kindly, a tone that was uncommon for him. "You're welcome. What's up? Are you interested in his recent projects?"
Lin Xingmian: "Yes, I added his secretary on WeChat before, and saw on his Moments that Uncle Yang was going to open a ski resort, and I plan to invest some money."
"Hmm?" Lin Shukai's eyes lit up. "Not enough money? Or are you interested in ski resorts?"
"Oh, no need to give me money. All my classmates are out doing summer jobs, so I'm looking for something to do too. I've already messaged Uncle Yang's secretary, but Uncle Yang's schedule is too packed, so I can't get an appointment with him. I'm going to call him."
"Not bad, you've already developed a money-making mindset. All my painstaking efforts in cultivating you have paid off. As expected, Aunt Chen has some insight. It seems that letting you stay in Mushui City during high school was the right decision. Your mother... is indeed farsighted."
Xingmian didn't want to mention her mother. "Although my classmates in Mushui City didn't start from a high level, they were all very hardworking, of good character, and kind-hearted. I like them very much, and I've learned a lot from studying with them."
"Great!" Lin Shukai laughed heartily, his voice full of energy. "Then I wish you the best of luck in making your first shot!"
Lin Xingmian: "About 70%."
...
After hanging up the phone, he took out his tablet to plan.
Even after selling the house, I'm still short at least 20 million to buy the pink diamond. I only have 3 million on hand right now. Even if I invest it all, the ski resort project won't be operational until winter, and I don't know when it will be profitable. The money is coming in too slowly!
As for why she would rather sell the house than ask her father for such a large sum of money all at once, her father would probably become suspicious and investigate its use. If he found out it was related to her sister, that would be absolutely unacceptable!
Anyway, the two apartments under Lin Xingmian's name in Shanghai were just sitting empty, so he decided to sell them secretly without informing his father first. His father wouldn't know for a while, and he could just make up a reason later when he found out.
But... what other way is there to make money faster and quickly accumulate 20 million?
He carefully examined what assets under the Lin family's portfolio he could decide to sell...
"Knock knock." The knocking interrupted his thoughts. "Young master, Madam is already waiting for you downstairs. Please come down with me once you're ready."
Ugh, this is so annoying...
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Behind a traditional Chinese bamboo curtain, a beautiful woman dressed in a deep purple cheongsam is skillfully brewing white tea.
She was elegant and graceful, and the bamboo curtain made her charm even more alluring as it partially concealed her allure.
The woman had fair and delicate skin; she raised her slender hand—
Dragons and phoenixes dance, Guan Yu patrols the city, Han Xin commands his troops, cups are cleaned and cups are served, and fragrant tea is appreciated.
She smiled slightly at Xingmian, who was standing outside the bamboo curtain, and raised her orchid-like fingers lightly: "Xiaomian, please enjoy."
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