System: Master Your Life-Chapter 514 - 121 Xia Xiyao Takes the Initiative, Departure for the Launch Ceremony_4
"Mm."
Just after ten in the morning, Rong Xiyi noticed that Xia Xiyao’s eyes were red, as if she’d been crying.
She quickly asked with concern, "Yaoyao, what’s wrong?"
"Nothing, I accidentally slipped when I came out of the bathroom this morning and took a fall, it hurts a bit."
Xia Xiyao didn’t dare to make eye contact with Rong Xiyi, luckily Rong Xiyi didn’t notice anything unusual.
"Are you okay?"
"It’s fine, don’t worry. I’m just walking a bit awkwardly, but a little rest should fix that."
Xia Xiyao shook her head and changed the topic, "My treat, what should we have this morning?"
Rong Xiyi: "McDonald’s, Yaoyao, I want a burger!"
"What about Xu Lin?"
Xia Xiyao looked over at Xu Lin, who was watching TV on the sofa.
"A double cheese burger for me, anything else is fine."
Xu Lin looked over at them and continued, "Where do you guys want to go today? I’ll tag along, tomorrow I’m busy."
"Xu Lin, what are you doing tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow, I have to attend the opening ceremony for an adapted film project, so I’ll be busy."
"Oh." Rong Xiyi understood. She was somewhat carefree and didn’t pay much attention to these things.
"Will there be lots of celebrities?"
Xia Xiyao was quite curious.
"Probably, do you have a favorite celebrity?"
Xia Xiyao shook her head, indicating she didn’t have a favorite.
After having McDonald’s, the group headed out.
Xu Lin took the two girls out for fun; Xia Xiyao initially had some trouble walking, but by noon she was better.
In the afternoon, the three went hiking.
It was early spring, many people were hiking, the weather was neither hot nor cold, just right.
With girls, hiking mostly meant taking photos and checking in, nothing else really.
Later in the evening, the three found a place to have a feast.
And so Saturday came to an end.
In the evening, Xu Lin drove the two girls back to the big house, then returned to his apartment.
He still had to spend a few hours dealing with his apprentices’ work.
Next morning.
Today, Xu Lin needed to attend the opening ceremony, so he got up at seven sharp to wash up.
"On formal occasions, I should dress formally, right?"
Xu Lin thought it over and decided to wear a suit, specifically the new one he had.
Wearing a suit, putting on a tie.
Buttons?
Xu Lin looked at himself in the mirror and found that leaving the buttons unbuttoned made for a more dashing look.
Formal yet informal, stylish yet relaxed.
Just right.
Hairstyle?
Xu Lin recently had short textured hair, which he felt was a bit plain, so he used some styling clay to create a stylish look, then sealed it with setting spray.
"This looks good."
Looking at himself in the mirror, Xu Lin was quite satisfied.
Xu Lin believed that sometimes men should learn from women, who like to spend money to make themselves look prettier, especially young women these days. Likewise, men should invest in themselves whenever possible. Not to mention the internal qualities that are difficult to improve, such as emotional intelligence and knowledge. Those are hard to enhance, but physical condition and image are visual. Investing in oneself is never a loss, because things like friends or relationships may be temporary, but what you have in yourself will always belong to you. So, it’s a guaranteed win.
At eight sharp, Xu Lin drove out, grabbed some breakfast along the way, and headed straight to the destination.
The opening ceremony was at a top-notch hotel.
Xu Lin arrived just after nine in the morning.
It was another sunny day.
Upon arriving outside the hotel, Xu Lin just happened to see a business car pulling up. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
A bunch of reporters were already on it.
Xu Lin wondered which celebrity this was?
Soon enough, bodyguards cleared the way, and out came someone wearing a mask and sunglasses—Dilraba.
Xu Lin suddenly understood.
As soon as Dilraba got out, reporters swarmed toward her.
"Good thing I’m not a celebrity."
Xu Lin stayed focused, bypassing the area crowded with reporters and made his way into the hotel.
Finally, it was quiet inside.
The opening ceremony was on the sixth floor, with the venue reserved exclusively.
Xu Lin got into the elevator; just as the doors were about to close, someone pressed to open them again.
It turned out to be Dilraba, along with her assistant and bodyguards.
Xu Lin stood at one side of the elevator, leaning against the wall, hands in his pockets, casually glancing at them with disinterest.
Maintaining a cool demeanor.
Dilraba’s entourage consisted of three women.
Just like how men react to seeing a beauty, women have the same reaction when they see a handsome guy.
With Xu Lin’s looks and demeanor, plus the ’Dragon among Men’ aura, it’s no surprise the three women were internally flustered.
Even Dilraba took the initiative to speak, "Hi, aren’t you pressing the elevator button?"
This is an era that favors good looks.
In fact, throughout history, any dynasty has given preferential treatment to good-looking people, especially handsome men, because male-dominated societies have always controlled most resources, both historically and in modern times.
When infatuated, even the coldest woman will reveal her true self.
Don’t underestimate the importance of appearance. Northern Qi Ancestor Gao Huan was admired by the beautiful noblewoman Lou Zhaojun purely because of his good looks, even though Gao Huan started as a total nobody. Who knows how handsome he was to be chosen at first sight and later rise to power, reigning over the land and becoming a legendary ruler?
"The 6th floor, you’ve already pressed it."
Xu Lin replied coolly.
"Are you going to the 6th floor too?" Dilraba asked inquisitively.
"Mm."
"But our crew has reserved the 6th floor."
This time it was the female assistant speaking.
Xu Lin: "That’s right, I’m the screenwriter for your project, so I’ll be going up with you."
Just as he spoke.
With a ding, the elevator doors opened.
The 6th floor had arrived.
