System: Master Your Life-Chapter 551 - 133: Xu Lin in the Spotlight (Part 2)
Actually, the reason is quite simple. Xu Lin’s aura is too unique, like he’s turned on two buffs. Standing there, he resembles a true dragon manifesting. Back in ancient times, if the world were in chaos, Xu Lin might have risen up, gathering hundreds of thousands to fight alongside him. After all, in ancient times, people believed in the mandate of heaven; whoever had the right complexion and demeanor was deemed worthy to step onto the stage and compete.
"Linyue, fiancé?"
A middle-aged man in his fifties approached, clearly knowing Chi Linyue and holding a senior position, calling her Linyue.
He looked curiously at Xu Lin, having heard people discussing this young man being Chi Linyue’s fiancé.
The man’s gaze was sharp, as if he could pierce through Xu Lin with one look.
"Mr. Qian, he is Xu Lin, my fiancé."
Chi Linyue’s face was calm, not showing a hint of embarrassment. What fiancé is this? However, their relationship had reached this point, so it might as well be.
"He doesn’t look like a fish in a small pond!"
Qian Mingyue continued to scrutinize Xu Lin, unable to resist praising him.
Chi Linyue saw the other man praise Xu Lin and smiled slightly, saying nothing but feeling happy for Xu Lin.
Xu Lin, seeing the other man addressing Chi Linyue as Linyue, figured they were acquaintances, so he offered his hand for a handshake.
Qian Mingyue shook hands with Xu Lin, then curiously asked, "Young man, which family are you from?"
Xu Lin smiled and said, "My family is small, not a wealthy household."
To Qian Mingyue, this seemed like Xu Lin was being discreet. However, he misunderstood, and Qian Mingyue laughed, "Heroes aren’t judged by their origins. Even if you’re from a modest family, with your aura, the future is unimaginable!"
"You’re flattering me."
With elders, one must be humble.
The two chatted for a while, and then Qian Mingyue took the stage to speak.
It turned out he was hosting this banquet.
"Who was that earlier?"
"That’s a high official in Jiangdu, known to my family."
Sitting together, Chi Linyue leaned over and said, "His name is Qian Mingyue, from the historically famous Qian family."
"Got it."
The Qian family, a true thousand-year-old clan, having contributed greatly to the country.
Chi Linyue said with a smile, "See, many people here think highly of you, almost like the stars around the moon!"
She was genuinely happy for Xu Lin. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"Actually, I’m not as great as they think. I dabble in internet literature and the entertainment circle. I might seem impressive to ordinary people, but for now, I can’t even get on the table; I’m just playing small games," Xu Lin waved it off, sipping the Coke Chi Linyue had poured for him.
Since he had to drive, no alcohol was allowed.
Chi Linyue rested her chin on one hand, looked at him, and smiled, "Even if you don’t now, you will in the future. You’re only eighteen. Look, when I first met you, you were just starting, and now, six months later, you’ve soared."
"I still don’t know what my future holds."
Xu Lin looked at Qian Mingyue on stage; he was an official.
Xu Lin thought of himself, with over a billion in cash flow.
To ordinary people, that billion is an unattainable fortune, an astronomical number. To use an inappropriate analogy, many wouldn’t even burn that much for their ancestors during Qingming Festival.
But here, a billion isn’t much.
Anyone who comes to such events would likely be worth billions, right?
Of course, there’s also the fact that money isn’t invincible on this land. Scholars are above merchants in rank.
No matter how wealthy or glamorous, a word from someone might bring you back to square one.
"Will I offend people in the future?"
Xu Lin thought about this; in the arena of life, one cannot always avoid offending people. Besides, he wasn’t the kind to be tactful on all sides.
"What are you thinking about?"
Chi Linyue couldn’t help but ask, seeing Xu Lin quiet for several minutes.
"Thinking about when I can sleep with you."
"Ah, spit! Always thinking those things!"
"I’m joking. Actually, I was thinking about climbing up."
"Climbing up?"
"Yeah."
"If you want to climb, I’ll support you!" the older sister said.
There are several types of outstanding wives, the well-known virtuous wife and loving mother being one, widely known.
But there’s also a type who decisively supports you in the right things and decisively stops you in the wrong ones.
However, such women need to be very capable, wise, and visionary, not belonging to ordinary men.
Chi Linyue is such a type, commonly known as the woman behind a successful man.
But eighteen-year-old Xu Lin still didn’t understand these concepts.
The banquet lasted two hours, filled with joy, clinking glasses, and enthusiasm.
Of course, it also inevitably included debauchery, flattery, sweet words and deceit, open and covert fights.
Where there are people, there is an arena.
Three people can start four dramas, let alone more than a hundred people here; who knows which ones are friends and which are foes?
After eating and drinking their fill, Xu Lin and Chi Linyue left and returned to the car.
"Will you stay at my place tonight?"
"Not this time, maybe next time. I have classes tomorrow, then the day after, I need to go to a set, and then there’s more work. Yeah, pretty busy."
"Oh."
Chi Linyue felt a bit disappointed; she seemed to have gotten used to Xu Lin being around.
As he drove, Xu Lin laughed, "Next time we meet, I’ll celebrate your birthday. Where would you like to go for your birthday?"
"You decide, I’ll go with your choice."
Chi Linyue felt very touched hearing Xu Lin mention her birthday, assuming he hadn’t forgotten.
A major psychological difference between men and women is that men tend to be more rational, whereas women are more easily swayed by emotions.
