System: Master Your Life

Chapter 864

His phone had run out of battery before, and now it was finally charged and turned on.

It was filled with messages, no doubt.

Ning Yuhuan and the others had sent many messages.

Xu Lin had disappeared for twenty-six days, so it's no wonder everyone was worried.

Especially Chi Linyue, she was the only one who knew Xu Lin had gone abroad. She sent the most messages, and was the most worried about Xu Lin's prolonged absence.

Xu Lin sent a group message: "I've been in seclusion recently, just came out and went online. I'm fine, don't worry."

After that, messages from various women came in, and Xu Lin spent half an hour switching back and forth to reply to each one.

Time flies, and days pass rapidly.

Before he knew it, December was already in the latter half.

With only a few days left of 2026, Xu Lin decided to go back this time to spend some quality time with them and also to relax himself.

Xu Lin took a nap, and this time he slept for seventeen hours with deep sleep again.

He was too tired and needed a full relaxation to give his body, especially his brain, a rest.

On the evening of the 24th, Xu Lin bought some children's gifts at a Dubai mall, for Xixi.

After buying the gifts, Xu Lin took a flight back home at midnight.

After returning, Xu Lin went to a salon to get his hair trimmed and styled into a fresh look.

Today Chi Linyue had to work.

So Xu Lin went to her company.

Chi Linyue was surprised and delighted to see him come in.

However, she remained seated, just gesturing for Xu Lin to close the door.

Comprehending her gesture, Xu Lin closed the door, and locked it for good measure.

Only then did the big sister pounce on him.

A reunion feels like a new honeymoon.

Chi Linyue had been worried sick while Xu Lin was abroad, especially with him disappearing for twenty-six days.

Knowing that Xu Lin was being watched by many people, what if something happened?

"Disappearing for twenty-six days, couldn't you let me know in advance? You often vanish without a word, and I get worried, you know?"

Chi Linyue softly punched Xu Lin's chest while being held in his embrace, her tone full of reproach.

"My bad."

Xu Lin gently patted her back.

"Don't do it again. If you're really busy, give me a heads up at least so I don't worry!"

"Sorry for worrying you."

"Hmph!"

Chi Linyue snorted, then stood on tiptoe to kiss Xu Lin.

The kiss lasted over three minutes.

"Spend the night with me, and we can get a room. Tonight, anything goes."

"I've bought gifts for Xixi too."

"Talk about it tomorrow, tonight's for me."

"Alright then, I'll spend the night with you, you insatiable woman."

"Hah, as if you're not lusty yourself? Calling me insatiable is the pot calling the kettle black!"

"Oh, you'll see tonight, considering I've been holding back for over a month."

"Same here!"

"Let's see who's better then."

"Bring it on!"

They engaged in playful banter, and half an hour flew by.

After that, Chi Linyue returned to her work duties, and they opened the office door as someone needed to bring in documents.

While Chi Linyue was busy, Xu Lin lay on the sofa playing on his phone.

Eventually, Xu Lin grew tired of his phone, and decided to sleep, lying quietly on his back, looking serene as he faced the ceiling.

Chi Linyue glanced at him, only able to see part of his profile.

She wondered if it was because they hadn't seen each other in so long, but she noticed that Xu Lin seemed a bit more handsome.

Or perhaps he had matured?

At nineteen, boys still have a hint of boyishness.

In ancient times, boys were considered to reach young adulthood at twenty.

Men generally fully mature in their twenties and begin to exhibit the charm of a mature man around thirty, which, if well-maintained, could last into their forties.

Chi Linyue indeed felt that Xu Lin seemed to have become more attractive.

What a strange thing.

For Chi Linyue, today felt incredibly long, like time passed painfully slow, reminiscent of her college days, waiting from Friday morning until the afternoon's dismissal, yearning for the bell to ring and liberate her.

Finally, Chi Linyue waited for the end of the workday.

"Wake up, let's go grab a meal."

Chi Linyue woke Xu Lin, who was sleeping.

"Is it off work already?"

"Yes, it is!"

Xu Lin opened his eyes to see Chi Linyue putting on her coat.

Today she wore a white turtleneck sweater with black leggings, perfectly accentuating her figure, very enticing.

Speaking of which, late December in Jiangdu was quite cold, with daytime temperatures in the single digits despite the sun.

Whereas in Dubai it was over twenty degrees, suitable for wearing short sleeves.