Lin Xiao was speechless when asked the question. Her father was not harsh on his subordinates. Even the servants in the house earned more than the average salary of contemporary college students.
But these servants never ate at the same table as her family, or even in the same space. So it was perfectly reasonable for Yang Xile not to bring bodyguards to meals.
The Lin family has two drivers and a bodyguard. The bodyguard rarely appears; he usually only accompanies Lin Haitao when he goes on business trips to relatively remote places. Unlike Yang Xile, there is no bodyguard who is always by his side and almost never leaves his side.
It was only at this moment that Lin Xiao realized more clearly that Yang Xile belonged to the 1% of the wealthy class.
Seeing that Lin Xiao was somewhat dazed, Yang Xile said in a gentle tone:
"Don't worry, I didn't make him stand downstairs for half a day. I told him a long time ago that we should go to a nearby restaurant to eat something and have some coffee. We'll text him when our party is almost over and he'll come over then."
Lin Xiao glanced at Yang Xile and said with a smile, "I was rude just now, you don't need to explain."
The bodyguards approached and asked if they wanted to retrieve their car, which they had clearly parked nearby or in the private parking lot of the building they had just built.
Yang Xile said no need, she just finished eating and wanted to take a walk to digest her food.
Yu Qingning lived not too far from Lin Xiao, just two blocks away. The two walked together, not taking a car, but just strolling around the street, deciding to stop when they got tired, seemingly still enjoying the Spring Festival celebrations.
"How about we go to District 13?" the girl suddenly suggested.
The 13th arrondissement is Paris's Chinatown, or Chinese quarter, similar to Chinatown in the United States. There you can find the most authentic Chinese food, especially dishes from the southern Cantonese and Hong Kong regions.
Many people from Chaoshan immigrated here in the early years and have settled in France for generations, but they still know how to make authentic hometown food.
Lin Xiao also thought the suggestion was good and happily agreed.
Yang Xile also strongly agreed, saying that since it was still early, it would be boring to go back anyway.
District 13 was very lively, decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and I heard there was a lion dance performance in the morning.
We spent another half day exploring District 13, and had dinner at a Cantonese tea restaurant there before heading home satisfied.
Lin Xiao felt that she had a very pleasant day. After spending most of the day together, Xiao Yu had become very dependent on her.
Even her real sister, Lin Xue, had never relied on her like this, so she took extra care of Xiao Yu.
As for Yang Xile, the young master of Xiangyu Group, he is quite righteous and straightforward, and doesn't have much arrogance or domineering attitude. He is a very good kid.
Meanwhile, back at his residence in China, Wei Changfeng lay listlessly on his bed reading a script.
Because of his physical limitations and the fact that he had to wait to meet with Director Xu, who was going north to select actors in a few days, he was unable to return to his hometown for the Spring Festival.
He didn't go back, and his assistant Xiao Hao didn't leave either, as Xiao Hao was worried about leaving his injured brother alone at home.
Feeling bad about it, Wei Changfeng sent Xiao Hao a huge red envelope, almost equivalent to half a year's salary.
Xiao Hao was very happy, saying that he didn't want to go home in the first place, especially during the Spring Festival.
The main problem is that his extended family back home is too annoying. They keep asking about his life in Beijing, thinking that he can live in a big villa just by being with a big star. They even said that they would bring their relatives to Beijing to stay with him in the future, which really scared Xiao Hao.
Actually, he and Wei Changfeng are still living in an apartment rented by the company. It's not that Wei Changfeng can't afford to buy a house; after all, he's been famous for two or three years. The main problem is that he doesn't meet the eligibility requirements for buying a house in Beijing: he needs to have paid social security for at least five years.
Therefore, even if he has the money, he cannot buy a house in Beijing unless the transaction is conducted in the name of a company.
He didn't mind that much, because the company rented him an apartment in a high-end neighborhood with complete facilities and high-end decoration, so he didn't have to worry about anything.
He spends at least seven or eight months of the year filming in other places, so whether he owns a big house in Beijing or not doesn't really matter.
Wei Changfeng had already bought the best house for his parents in his hometown, and also bought a retirement home for them in a city in Hainan where there are no purchase restrictions. He also followed the trend of other celebrities and invested in a villa in a cultural tourism town.
The villas weren't expensive at the time; in fact, they were quite cheap. Moreover, the outside world was optimistic about this cultural tourism development project, unanimously believing it had significant potential for future appreciation. As a result, some celebrities bought three units at once.
Unexpectedly, houses follow this rule: expensive houses tend to retain their value, and the more expensive they are, the more people will buy them and the easier they are to circulate. Conversely, the cheaper houses have a lower probability of appreciation and are less likely to attract attention.
The cultural tourism town project, endorsed and participated in by a veteran industry celebrity, ultimately failed.
The houses were built, but as one of Wei Changfeng's farsighted colleagues put it, "In the middle of nowhere, no matter how nice or cheap the villa is, would you live there?"
If you don't go yourself, who else will? Did you have a screw loose when you bought that house?
Wei Changfeng had no choice but to accept that the more than one million yuan had gone down the drain; it was still more comfortable living in the three-bedroom apartment provided by the company.
There are several shopping centers, such as Blue Harbor, not far from the door. To get to the airport, you can take the Fourth Ring Road and then the Airport Expressway, which is very quick. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to Guomao and Sanlitun if there is no traffic jam (although Beijing, especially in the east, is almost always congested).
It takes less than 15 minutes to drive to top-tier public hospitals and private hospitals like United Family Healthcare, making life, work, and even medical care extremely convenient.
It is said that there are also high-end international schools and key municipal middle schools nearby, making it very convenient for children to attend school.
However, none of these are issues that Wei Changfeng needs to consider. He has no plans to get married within the next ten years, and he doesn't even have the idea of dating, which is in stark contrast to the "eagerness" of many male celebrities.
It wasn't because Wei Changfeng was a paragon of virtue, like Liu Xiahui, who could remain unmoved even amidst a sea of beautiful women in the entertainment industry.
He knew, however, that his image and popularity were largely tied to his single status, and that any unusual activity would cause a stir among his fans.
If the fans cause too much trouble, advertisers and investors will also hesitate.
Therefore, if you're going to be in a relationship right now, you have to do it secretly, like a thief, and absolutely not get caught. In particular, you have to avoid paparazzi who are skilled at stalking and obsessive fans whose investigative abilities are no less than those of paparazzi.
Having to hide and sneak around when you're in a relationship, isn't that exhausting? Just thinking about it gave Wei Changfeng a headache.
So he had met quite a few girls who took the initiative to show him affection and were also nice people, but considering the potential negative impact of a relationship, his enthusiasm often dissipated before it even started.
He has no family background or connections; he became famous through hard work and luck. He knows how difficult it is to become famous, so he is much more cautious than many minor celebrities who become famous overnight or come from privileged backgrounds.
This chance encounter with Lin Xiao in France, and the subsequent interactions between the two, can be considered Wei Changfeng's most proactive move in recent years.
Unfortunately, Lin Xiao was aloof by nature and seemed to have no interest in him whatsoever. Wei Changfeng had no choice but to force himself to stop there and focus all his energy on the various undertakings he planned to carry out this year.
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