196: Chapter 196 Contentment

At this moment, in the bar's private room, Lin Yi introduced Ning Yuxi's identity to several girls.

When Ning Yuxi timidly poked her cute little head out from behind Lin Yi, everyone present was stunned.

There had always been rumors at Nanling University about a school beauty who was constantly hospitalized.

Moreover, this school beauty's beauty ranking was even higher than Su Ming's.

Although Su Ming did not value such things very much.

But deep down, girls are all inclined to compare themselves with others.

Su Ming had always felt that the reason the other girl's beauty ranking was higher than her own was simply because she was mysterious and rarely showed her face.

It was probably just word-of-mouth among students that had deified her appearance.

But seeing her today, Su Ming finally realized that she was truly even prettier than herself.

This title of the number one school beauty was well-deserved.

At the same time, Su Ming began to feel a little uneasy inside.

She had always known that there were many girls around Lin Yi.

But she was very confident in her own appearance and work ability.

She felt that she could definitely be considered the most outstanding girl by Lin Yi's side.

Therefore, she was not at all worried that Lin Yi would treat others better than he treated her.

Because she had this confidence and assurance.

But now, a Ning Yuxi had appeared out of nowhere.

Not only was she outstanding in appearance.

Lin Yi had just specifically introduced her, saying that she was also a computer genius.

She had been admitted to Nanling University as an exception at the age of fifteen.

And today, Lin Yi had even taken the initiative to drive to pick up Ning Yuxi.

It seemed that Lin Yi was indeed exceptionally attentive to this girl.

The jealousy in Su Ming's heart completely overflowed all at once.

She sat alone in a corner and started drinking sullenly.

Forming a stark contrast to the liveliness of the other girls around her.

Lin Yi also noticed this.

So, with a smile on his face, he walked over and sat down next to Su Ming.

"I remember that when we first met, you were hiding in a corner drinking sullenly just like this."

"That was at Tongtong's birthday party; you were drinking glass after glass in the wine cellar of my villa."

"Back then, you must have been unhappy because you were about to get engaged to Li Runze."

"So what are you drinking sullenly for now?"

Lin Yi asked, knowing full well the answer.

With the system, it was destined that he would always be surrounded by all kinds of beauties.

After all, increasing the favorability of his bonded targets and then obtaining system rewards was the key to his continuous growth.

He couldn't give up a better future just because one or two girls were jealous.

He had figured this out when he was dumped by Guan Zhixue.

What a person should pursue most is making themselves more outstanding.

Only by being outstanding can one be more attractive.

And only by being outstanding can one have the confidence not to fear losing anything.

However, Lin Yi wasn't exactly a scumbag through and through.

He wouldn't just ignore his bonded targets after maxing out their favorability.

These bonded targets, especially those with maxed-out favorability, were all equally important in Lin Yi's heart.

Lin Yi felt their joys and sorrows as if they were his own.

If everyone could get along, that would certainly be best.

If they couldn't, like Su Ming right now.

Then he would just have to find ways to coax them more.

Su Ming pouted and also recalled the scene of her first meeting with Lin Yi.

Sweet memories flooded her mind, but she remained stubborn.

"I just love drinking sullenly."

"It's none of your business."

Lin Yi smiled and continued speaking to himself.

"I remember back then, you listened to Zhou Zhengyi and, just like him, suspected that I was someone who borrowed money to buy things just to save face!"

"Did you also think back then that not a single word out of my mouth was true?"

Recalling the scene at that time, Su Ming couldn't help but smile.

At that time, when Lin Yi said that the villa was his, almost no one present believed him.

Thinking about it now, that mere villa was just the tip of the iceberg of Lin Yi's assets.

Who could have imagined that a freshman, without any support from his family and relying solely on himself, could accumulate so much wealth in such a short period of time?

Thinking of this, Su Ming couldn't help but admire Lin Yi again.

Even setting aside all subjective feelings, Su Ming felt that Lin Yi was an extremely outstanding person.

And this kind of excellence was rare even when looking at the whole world.

To be able to know such an outstanding man.

And even to have experienced some wonderful things with such an outstanding man.

Su Ming felt very lucky just thinking about it.

Thinking of this, Su Ming seemed to have suddenly opened up a bit.

From every perspective, for her to be with Lin Yi, it was entirely her punching above her weight.

Although she was a school beauty and the Student Union president, these empty titles seemed as ridiculous as children playing house when compared to Lin Yi.

Such an outstanding Lin Yi, who had previously been willing to dote on her, protect her, and rescue her from the clutches of Li Runze, was already a great blessing.

What else was there to be unsatisfied about?

Su Ming sighed silently in her heart.

In the end, it was because she was too afraid of losing Lin Yi.

Jealousy was just an excuse.

She was just worried that once Lin Yi had a new love in the future, he would gradually forget about her, his old love.

"There was never any truth in your mouth anyway."

"You big liar..."

Su Ming said in a grievance-filled tone.

Lin Yi was looking at Su Ming tenderly at this moment.

Just a moment ago, he had exchanged for mind-reading through the system.

Su Ming's inner thoughts just now had all been heard by Lin Yi.

Moreover, the system prompted that for bonded targets with 100 Points of favorability, mind-reading was free and did not require consuming Points.

Lin Yi looked at Su Ming, his eyes serious and firm, with a hint of deep affection.

"Perhaps."

"That's why I don't usually like to say things like grand vows."

"Because no one can guarantee what the future will be like."

"Even if I said I would love you for a lifetime."

"It could only represent that I want to love you for a lifetime at this very moment."

"Who dares to say anything so absolutely about the future?"

Listening to Lin Yi's words, Su Ming gradually began to feel sad.

At this moment, Lin Yi changed the subject.

"However, even if you think I'm lying to you."

"I still want to tell you."

"I want... you to stay by my side for the rest of your life."

"My future cannot be without you."

"You are... very important to me."

These few sentences instantly pierced through Su Ming's heart.

"Lin... is what you said true?"

"Really?"

Su Ming had actually already figured it out just now; as long as she had a place in Lin Yi's heart, she would be content.

Lin Yi nodded firmly.

"Of course it's true, you are my little housekeeper after all."

Hearing Lin Yi's affirmative answer, Su Ming finally revealed a sweet smile.

It was enough to know that she was very important in Lin Yi's heart.

As for who was more important compared to other girls.

Su Ming would no longer care about such stupid questions.

Because as long as she was sure that Lin Yi loved her, it was enough to make her feel happy.

...

At this moment, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a waiter walked in.

"General Manager Lin, our General Manager Cheng is looking for you and says he has something to discuss with you."