System: Master Your Life

Chapter 823 - 202: Settling Investments and Returning Home—A Day with Xia Xiyao and Rong Xiyi (Part 3)

"Just halfway through the journey, probably another seven hours to fly."

"So long?"

Chi Linyue opened her eyes.

"Once back home, I’ll return home. Think about it, we have seven more hours; who knows when we’ll meet again afterward."

"You heartless person, it’s not easy to see you!"

"I’m busy, nothing I can do."

"I was just joking; you need to focus on your business, I support you all the way."

"What about now? Isn’t it time for some support?"

Chi Linyue rolled her eyes, as if she knew what Xu Lin meant.

She sat up, stretched lazily, and her clothes got lifted at that moment, revealing a slender waist that was absolutely enchanting.

During the next seven hours, Xu Lin and the others spent more than half the time on the most primitive human activities.

After more than seven hours, they could finally get off the plane.

Only then did the two put their clothes back on.

Chi Linyue’s legs were weak; Xu Lin carried her off the plane.

At the airport’s parking lot, Xu Lin drove Chi Linyue back.

He even had to carry her upstairs in the end.

Before parting, Xu Lin was full force, and Chi Linyue could hardly walk properly.

"Alright, I’m heading home now!"

Xu Lin placed Chi Linyue on the sofa.

"It’s already past nine at night; not sleeping here? Going back?"

Chi Linyue said wistfully.

"Next time; if anything comes up, just give me a call."

"Drive safely on your way back," Chi Linyue reminded.

"Ok."

"Wait!"

"For what?"

Chi Linyue hooked her finger, and Xu Lin came closer, after which Chi Linyue gave him a peck on the cheek.

"That’s better."

"I’ll head out now."

"Drive slowly, also keep an eye on the road..."

Chi Linyue continued to remind.

"I’m leaving now; why are you suddenly so talkative?"

"Get going; this is just my concern for you!"

In the blink of an eye, it was Friday again.

Xu Lin went over to the big house that night, where Rong Xiyi and Xia Xiyao were, singing in the living room.

Rong Xiyi was tone-deaf, singing poorly?

When Xu Lin opened the door, he heard Rong Xiyi singing.

Good thing this place has decent soundproofing; otherwise, with Rong Xiyi’s singing, how annoyed would the neighbors get?

"Xu Lin, you’re back?"

Xia Xiyao was thrilled; she was the first to notice Xu Lin.

"Xu Lin, did you buy anything on the way back? Like, any gifts for me."

Rong Xiyi stopped singing, looking quite eager.

"See me all empty-handed, do I look like someone who bought gifts?"

"Why not pick up some gifts then?"

Rong Xiyi put down the microphone, wearing cute cotton slippers as she approached.

It’s cold in Jiangdu nowadays, with a nighttime temperature of eleven degrees. The heating’s on indoors, but the wooden floor is still cold, so both girls are wearing cotton slippers.

"I was on a business trip abroad and really didn’t feel like shopping."

Mainly it was too far, carrying gifts would be a hassle, and Xu Lin was too lazy to buy them; he hadn’t even considered it.

"So, what did you go abroad for?"

Rong Xiyi pouted.

Xu Lin hadn’t mentioned anything about being Young Master Xu.

Now, the ones knowing about his alias are just Chi Linyue and Pei Danqing, two elder sisters.

Others, Xu Lin just wasn’t bothered to tell.

Like Ning Yuhuan, as he grows more capable, she feels more inadequate, thinking she’s unworthy of him.

He needs to let her adjust; when she starts developing, working, and owning her own career, things might improve.

"I went abroad to seek partnerships; specifics can wait. I also made an investment recently, in a North American robotics company."

"How much did you invest, Xu Lin?"

Xia Xiyao asked curiously.

"150 million."

"Whoa!"

Xia Xiyao’s mouth hung open, shocked by this astronomical figure.

Rong Xiyi seemed more composed, having seen plenty of money.

Rong Xiyi expressed concern, "Will it lose money?"

"If it loses, then so be it; I could earn it back later, no rush, so maintain a good mindset."

Xu Lin responded carefreely.

Later, Ms. Ren’s message arrived: "Xu Lin, I heard from Yanyan that you invested 150 million in a North American robotics company, is that right?"

You see, Xu Lin has valid reasons for not disclosing himself as Young Master Xu, otherwise Rong Xiyi would definitely tell Ms. Ren, and Ms. Ren would send messages.

Rong Xiyi has three people she talks to: Xu Lin, Ms. Ren, and finally Xia Xiyao.

Calling her a chatterbox isn’t accurate, since she talks to just these three people, ignoring others.

Saying she’s not a chatterbox yet goes ahead, and tells Ms. Ren everything.

Xu Lin: "Yes, invested 150 million."

"Do you know how to invest? Could you be deceived? Is this company reliable? And those investment contracts, are your rights ensured? And..."

Ms. Ren swiftly fired a series of questions; Xu Lin counted, there were sixteen questions.

As a mother, her role is unique; they’d hardly let their child take risks; Ms. Ren is just like that, fearing Xu Lin might be deceived. In her view, despite how capable Xu Lin is, he’s only nineteen, still just a child.

Moreover, investing 150 million, it’s a huge sum, an astronomical number.

Ms. Ren fears if Xu Lin’s investment fails, he’d suffer a mental breakdown. Many in psychiatric facilities are due to financial woes, like decades-old companies going bankrupt, years-long efforts crumbling instantly, unable to cope with such a blow, their spirit shatters, never finding their way back again.