9: Chapter 9 My Beloved Electric Car

Lin Yu rode his electric bike and dropped Su Qingxue off downstairs at her home.

This residential area was about ten years newer than Lin Yu's, but it was still an old neighborhood with no elevators. The buildings weren't tall, and while the walls showed signs of age, everything was clean and tidy, and the environment was very quiet.

Su Qingxue got off the back seat, looked at Lin Yu with a hint of reluctance, and softly asked, "My dad is with Grandma at the hospital tonight, and no one's home... Do you want to come up and sit for a bit, have a glass of water before you leave?"

After she finished speaking, her face turned red again, and her eyes darted away, not daring to look directly at Lin Yu. She felt both anticipation and nervousness.

Lin Yu heard the system prompt about 70 intimacy. How could he not agree? Even a second's hesitation would be disrespectful to the system! He smiled and replied, "Okay, I am a bit thirsty, actually."

Su Qingxue's home was on the fourth floor, one floor lower than Lin Yu's fifth floor, making the climb a bit easier. The stairwell was a bit dim, but as the two entered, the sensor lights came on. Su Qingxue walked ahead, and Lin Yu followed behind, watching the slender back of the young girl move, a faint fragrant breeze wafting towards him.

Opening the door, Su Qingxue changed into her slippers and invited Lin Yu in, saying, "Come in, make yourself at home." The interior was simply decorated, without lavish ornamentation. The furniture was a bit old, but spotlessly clean. The apartment was about ninety square meters, with a small living room. There were several potted green plants on the balcony, full of vitality, showing that the owner meticulously maintained the home.

Lin Yu took the glass of water Su Qingxue handed him and took a sip. He bent down to place it on the coffee table, then stood up and turned his head, his gaze falling upon her nose and pink lips. He was captivated, and as if possessed, he reached out and cradled the back of her head, gently pulling her towards him, his lips meeting hers. Su Qingxue was a little stunned, instinctively wanting to push Lin Yu away, but it was as if she suddenly lost all strength, rendering her efforts useless. She felt her cheeks suddenly burn intensely. She didn't dare to look at Lin Yu, so she closed her eyes, her body stiff. Slowly, she felt a man's scent, growing closer and closer, her heart pounding. She knew what was about to happen, but her mind was blank. Lin Yu saw her eyes slightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like two startled butterflies about to fly away. His fingertips touched her soft hair, his nostrils took in her faint fragrance, and he gazed at her delicate face. All of this intoxicated Lin Yu, and he couldn't help but kiss her, soft, smooth, and with a hint of warm sweetness.

After more than a minute, Su Qingxue felt like she was about to suffocate. She suddenly opened her eyes and pushed Lin Yu's chest away with a little force, looking at him with slightly hurried breaths.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself, I lost my temper for a moment."

"No need to apologize, I wanted it myself!" Su Qingxue said shyly.

"Then, shall we do it again?"

"No! Let's just chat instead."

"Okay, what shall we chat about?" Lin Yu asked.

"Have you ever had a girlfriend?"

"No, back in school, I just focused on studying hard and improving every day, and in my spare time, I had to work to earn money. After graduation, besides working, I also had to research investments. What about you?"

"I dated once in college. I worked two part-time jobs to support him, but he cheated on me behind my back, a scumbag!" Su Qingxue said bitterly.

"...What kind of sacred body is Su Qingxue? So many hardships. Fortunately, she met me. From now on, I'll protect her," Lin Yu thought to himself.

For a moment, there was a bit of quiet between them. Lin Yu suddenly remembered something and said, "Wait for me, I still have something to do!"

He pulled out his phone, opened Douyin, and clicked into a live stream he followed. Then Su Qingxue saw a frog running, and Lin Yu, without saying a word, immediately sent gifts:

Yu sent out Carnival x1

Yu sent out Carnival x33

The viewers in the live stream flooded the screen with worship, and the streamer bowed in thanks. But... Lin Yu still didn't say a word, just exited the live stream and closed Douyin, a series of actions as smooth as flowing water.

Su Qingxue was dumbfounded, truly dumbfounded. No! What kind of move was that? So extravagant? That was a hundred thousand yuan! And he just brushed it, then left, without the slightest bit of lingering.

"Alright, let's continue chatting!" He said, waving his hand in front of Su Qingxue's eyes. Coming back to her senses, Su Qingxue asked, "Do you know that streamer?"

"No."

"...Then what was that all about?"

"As you can see, I'm so poor all I have is money. Due to special reasons, I can like and love the women around me, and take care of and protect them for a lifetime, but I cannot marry any of them." Lin Yu looked at Su Qingxue with a serious expression, then stood up, patted her head, walked straight to the entrance door, gently closed it with a 'click,' and left!

Su Qingxue's heart was a mess, Lin Yu's words repeating in her mind. Suddenly, her phone chimed. It was a Green Bubble message: received 1,000,000 yuan transferred from Lin Yu. She quickly ran to the balcony and watched Lin Yu ride his electric bike further and further away until he was out of sight.

When Lin Yu woke up, it was already bright outside the window.

He stretched, his joints making a soft crackling sound. Last night, even a fool could see Su Qingxue's affection for him. This girl was beautiful, thoughtful, gentle, filial, and a bit of a love-struck fool; any man would want to marry a wife like her. Lin Yu was no exception, but with the Beauty Cash Back System, he was destined to be entangled with various beauties, so Lin Yu couldn't marry. Of course, if an individual was willing, having children was possible; with endless money, he could afford to raise any number of children. This was Lin Yu's well-thought-out decision. While it was still early in their acquaintance, he would let Su Qingxue figure it out herself. He would treat any woman who followed him with sincerity, and if a woman he liked chose another path, he would still ensure she lived a life of comfort.

He glanced at the time, 8:20 AM. Not too early, not too late, just right to avoid the morning rush hour. He opened his mobile banking app; balance: 71,403,105 yuan.

Unread messages:

The first one was from General Manager Ding.

"Brother Yu, you spent too much today. I'm from Quan City. Whenever you come to visit, I'll be your guide and fulfill my duties as a host." This was followed by a clasped hands emoji. Lin Yu took it lightly; such polite remarks were just for listening. He wasn't a simp. His fingertips quickly typed on the screen, replying indifferently: "It's a small matter. I'm busy lately, can't go out." There was no extra politeness.

The second message was from Zhang Waner.

The young girl's words carried an undeniable sense of caution and inferiority:

"Thank you, Brother Yu. I'm a boarding student in my third year of high school, so I can only stream after dinner, once I've helped my mom clean up. I want to help lighten my mom's burden and earn some money to help with household expenses, but I don't have any special talents, so this is the only kind of content I can stream. Will Brother Yu think I'm stupid?"

Lin Yu's eyes softened a bit as he read the message.

Having struggled from the bottom himself, he understood that helplessness too well.

He didn't offer words of comfort, just typed a line:

"The third year of high school is crucial; you've worked hard for several years, don't let it all go to waste. If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell me."

The third message was from his father, Lin Jianguo.

"Son, this morning I put your mom's ID on your bedside table. I knew you weren't working today, so I didn't let them wake you. I talked to your mom last night, no problems, she just worries you'll be too burdened." Lin Yu felt a warmth in his heart. His parents were always like this, silently thinking of him. He quickly replied: "Dad, you have to believe in your son. That's all for now, I'm heading out to the car show."

He opened the chat with Director Chu Yao, his fingertips paused for a moment, then typed four words: "Are you awake?"

After sending the message, Lin Yu rolled out of bed. The house was quiet; everyone must have gone to work. He walked to the living room, where breakfast was left for him on the coffee table, still warm to the touch. So he brushed his teeth and ate breakfast first: a bowl of porridge, two tea eggs, and a small dish of pickles. Because the house was small and had no dining room, the family usually ate around the living room's coffee table. After eating, Lin Yu took a shower, changed into clean, fresh casual clothes, and checked himself in the mirror, feeling incredibly handsome. He glanced at his phone, Director Chu Yao hadn't replied yet.

"I'll just go by myself then."

Lin Yu tucked his phone and the ID from his bedside table into his pants pocket and headed out.

It was cloudy today, the sky a bit gray, with no sun. But Lin Yu's mood was completely unaffected.

Watching the various cars passing by and the newly built residential buildings on both sides of the road, he thought to himself, 'Dad, Mom, Sis... our family's life is about to undergo earth-shattering changes starting today.'

Before, we envied others. From now on, I will make all those who once looked down on you and treated our family with disdain unable to reach us! As a surge of pride rushed from his heart, Lin Yu, in a beautiful mood, hummed that well-known tune: "Today is a good day, everything you wish for can come true..."

Just as he was humming enthusiastically, his phone in his pocket rang. Lin Yu lightly squeezed the brake, pulled his electric bike to the side of the road, stopped, and took out his phone. The caller ID showed — Director Chu Yao. A smile played on his lips as he pressed the answer button.

"Hello, beautiful! I thought you were going to stand me up."

"How could I? I replied to your message as soon as I woke up, but there was no response from your side, so I called you." Director Chu Yao's voice had the lazy softness of someone who just woke up, sounding exceptionally pleasant. "Are you on your way to the car show now?"

"Yep, on my way." Lin Yu's tone was natural. "Which neighborhood are you in? Do you want me to pick you up?"

Director Chu Yao didn't stand on ceremony and directly named a residential area.

Lin Yu quickly ran through the route in his mind and chuckled, "It's right on the way, so hurry up and come downstairs. I'll be there soon."

"Okay."

Director Chu Yao softly agreed and then hung up the phone.

Lin Yu put away his phone, twisted the throttle again, and the electric bike headed towards Director Chu Yao's neighborhood.

A few minutes later, Lin Yu arrived at his destination.

Before him was a clean, well-planned, mid-range residential area with an imposing main gate and strict security.

He knew the housing prices here; the average price per square meter was around eight to nine thousand yuan. Ze City was an ordinary third-tier city, without high-end luxury brand counters or top-tier sports car 4S stores, and the average salary for ordinary people was only three to four thousand.

Here, being able to buy a house of over a hundred square meters, with a total price exceeding a million yuan, was already considered a very well-off family.

Lin Yu parked his electric bike not far from the community gate. Director Chu Yao hadn't come out yet, and he wasn't in a hurry. He turned and walked to a nearby breakfast shop, bought a bottle of Anmou Xi yogurt. Returning to his electric bike, he straddled it, ready to continue waiting. His gaze shifted, and he saw a tall, beautiful figure walking out from the community gate. Lin Yu's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but shout from afar, "Director Chu Yao, over here!"

Today, Director Chu Yao had changed into a simple, refreshing tracksuit, wearing clean white sneakers, and her long black hair was tied high into a neat, energetic ponytail. Her meticulously sculpted features and creamy skin, paired with her slender neck, made her resemble a beautiful, proud white swan. Passersby, both men and women, couldn't help but glance at her. A woman lowered her voice and growled, "Are you going to move or not?" The man beside her shivered in fright, quickly averted his gaze, and repeatedly nodded, "Yes, yes, let's go!"

Director Chu Yao seemed oblivious, smiling as she quickly walked towards Lin Yu. When she got closer, Lin Yu genuinely exclaimed, "You're truly beautiful."

Director Chu Yao's cheeks flushed slightly at his direct compliment, and she smiled faintly, "You're quite handsome too." As soon as she finished speaking, her gaze instinctively swept downwards, landing on the old electric bike Lin Yu was riding, its paint peeling in some places. She said with a hint of amusement, "It's just... you're using this bike to pick me up? Will it be okay? Or how about we take my new energy car?" Lin Yu's old face reddened slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed, but he still stubbornly said, "Why wouldn't it be okay? I just fully charged it last night, the range is plenty." Only he himself knew that feeling of the wind blowing past his ears and the beauty gently leaning against his back when he was carrying Su Qingxue last night... Tsk tsk! An ordinary person wouldn't be able to experience that, right?

Lin Yu changed the subject, not wanting Chu Yao to see through his thoughts. He reached out and handed her the yogurt he had just bought: "Drink this first, it's warm." Director Chu Yao was slightly startled. She took the yogurt; it was just an ordinary bottle of yogurt, a simple reminder, yet it made her heart tremble lightly, stirring a faint ripple in her emotional waters. This man, seemingly carefree, was actually so meticulous and considerate.

She wasn't being coy. She twisted open the cap and took small sips, casually looking around.

After only three or four sips, she twisted the cap back on and unconsciously smacked her lips gently, a faint milk stain still clinging to the corner of her mouth, making her look especially cute.

Lin Yu's gaze fell upon it and he couldn't look away. In a rush of blood to his head, he reached out and gently wiped away the milk stain with his thumb.

Director Chu Yao's body stiffened slightly, clearly startled. She instinctively turned her face back, staring blankly at Lin Yu. In an instant, she understood what had just happened.

But she wasn't angry, nor did she scold him. Instead, her cheeks flushed a light crimson at a visible speed, her eyes slightly darted away, and her heart quietly beat a little faster.

Ding! Director Chu Yao's intimacy +5, current intimacy: 42