Metropolis: It’s a showdown, I am the richest man in the world

"Ooooooooo, I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, Zhengchang Company thought I was incompetent and kicked me out."

Gu Zhirou suddenly started crying, and Lin Yuan comforted her.

"It doesn't matter, we are as good as Zhengchang, and there will be better places to go to in the future."

Just as Lin Yuan finished speaking, Gu Zhirou suddenly burst into laughter.

Gu Zhirou's laughter echoed in the quiet corridor, crisp and harsh, like a sharp blade, piercing the peace in Lin Yuan's heart.

He was stunned, with a trace of confusion and confusion flashing in his eyes, looking at Gu Zhirou's face that was originally full of tears, but now was filled with a proud smile.

"Mr. Lin, you will be fooled too. I'm just teasing you. I'm back to get something."

"Okay, you dare to lie to me now, don't you?"

There was a hint of playfulness in Lin Yuan's voice. He was not angry at Gu Zhirou's joke. Instead, he felt that Gu Zhirou had become more interesting, not as restrained as before, and became more confident.

He walked slowly towards Gu Zhirou, his eyes full of teasing.

Gu Zhirou watched Lin Yuan approach, her laughter gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of panic.

She didn't expect Lin Yuan's reaction to be so calm, even with a hint of appreciation.

She wanted to explain, but felt that the explanation at this moment seemed so feeble.

"It seems like you are doing well in Zhengchang. You dare to joke with me, the CEO."

"Hehe, he's doing quite well. He's already an 18th-tier star."

"Huh? So fast?"

"Ah? Why is Mr. Lin so happy?"

"Nothing, congratulations, Star Gu."

"I have to thank Mr. Lin, otherwise I wouldn't have had this opportunity."

Soon the two fell into embarrassment, and Gu Zhirou's social cow only existed for a short while.

"Zhirou, you are somewhat famous now, what are your plans?"

Lin Yuan broke the silence, his voice gentle and powerful.

Gu Zhirou smiled slightly, with a firm light shining in her eyes.

"Mr. Lin, I will continue to work hard, constantly improve my singing skills, and strive to show myself on a bigger stage and become a big star!"

Lin Yuan nodded, he believed that Gu Zhirou had this strength. He patted Gu Zhirou on the shoulder and encouraged her.

"Come on, I believe you will succeed."

The two chatted for a while, and then Gu Zhirou left the company.

Gu Zhirou's figure disappeared outside the company's door, and Lin Yuan stood in front of the window, watching her retreating back.

The sun shone on his face, leaving mottled light and shadow.

He smiled slightly, feeling happy for Gu Zhirou and happy for the progress of the task. Then he turned back to his desk and continued to deal with the trivial matters.

Time seemed to have stood still in this office, with only the tapping of the keyboard and the occasional ringing of the phone breaking the tranquility.

Lin Yuan was immersed in his work, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

I don’t know how long it took, the sky outside the window gradually changed, and the time came to afternoon.

Lin Yuan stretched and stretched his stiff neck.

He looked up at the clock on the wall and found that it was already four o'clock in the afternoon.

He cleared the desktop, closed the computer, and prepared to leave.

Lin Yuan picked up the phone, slid his fingertips gently on the screen, and opened the chat interface with Su Qingqing.

He hesitated for a moment, and then entered a message: "Qingqing, are you finished shopping?"

After sending the message, he put down the phone, but his heart could not calm down. He glanced at the screen of the phone from time to time, looking forward to Su Qingqing's reply.

Lin Yuan had already begun to feel lonely after not being with Su Qingqing for the whole morning.

The sunlight outside the window shines on the desk through the glass, and the mottled light and shadow dance on Lin Yuan's face.

His heart was filled with anticipation and anxiety, as if he was waiting for an important date.

Suddenly, the phone vibrated, and Lin Yuan's heart began to beat.

He quickly picked up his phone and saw Su Qingqing's reply.

"Just finished, now on the way back to the dormitory."

"I'll pick you up, and then we'll have dinner together."

Lin Yuan looked expectant, but Su Qingqing awkwardly replied that she had finished dinner.

Lin Yuan's smile instantly froze on his face, and the expectation in his heart felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him suddenly, chilling his heart.

He was stunned for a few seconds before he came back to his senses. Looking at the words on the phone screen, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

He imagined that Su Qingqing was walking back to the dormitory at the moment, probably laughing with her friends and enjoying the relaxing time after dinner.

But here he was, foolishly looking forward to having dinner with her.

He admitted that he was clingy and possessive, and wanted to be with Su Qingqing all the time.

Lin Yuan sighed, slid his finger gently on the screen, and entered a message: "Okay, then you should go to bed early and see you tomorrow."

After sending it, he put down the phone, but his heart was filled with helplessness and a touch of loss.

He looked out the window. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the street, reflecting a golden color.

He stood silently for a while, then turned and walked towards the door, ready to leave and find a place to have a drink and make amends.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually dyed the sky red, and Lin Yuan drove alone on the street looking for a place to drink.

Suddenly, a seductive fragrance hit his nostrils, causing him to stop the car involuntarily.

He looked along the scent and saw steaming food exuding an alluring aroma at a stall on the roadside.

So he parked the car in the parking lot and quickly came to the stall.

It was a stall selling roasted sweet potatoes (sweet potatoes). The stall owner was busy turning the sweet potatoes in the oven with a satisfied smile on his face.

Lin Yuan was attracted by the fragrance and walked over involuntarily.

He stood in front of the stall and watched the stall owner skillfully pick up a roasted golden sweet potato with iron tongs. With a gentle tap, the skin of the sweet potato split open, revealing the soft, glutinous and sweet potato flesh inside.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but swallowed. He bought a roasted sweet potato and held it in his hands, feeling the warmth and sweetness.

He hasn't had this taste for a long time. Ever since he was bound to the system, his life has been like pressing the fast forward button. He is no longer the ordinary student he once was.

Lin Yuan stood in front of the roasted sweet potato stall and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale all the long-lost fragrance into his lungs.

He gently tore open the skin of the sweet potato, revealing the golden flesh inside. The sweet smell filled the air instantly, reminding him of long-hidden memories.

He took a bite, and the soft and glutinous potato flesh melted in his mouth, with a hint of sweetness and warmth, as if he had returned to that carefree childhood.

He closed his eyes, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of this moment, as if the whole world had stopped.