Back at home, when Lin Guodong saw that Lin Xian was drenched in sweat, he couldn't help but ask, "Did you go work out this late at night?"
"Yeah! I did a hundred push-ups!" Lin Xian replied weakly, taking his clean clothes and heading into the bathroom.
After a refreshing cold shower, Lin Xian finally felt a bit better.
Lying on his bed, the phone call from Yan Xiaoman came right on time.
"Did you get caught by my dad again?" Yan Xiaoman asked with a mischievous laugh.
Lin Xian sighed, saying, "Darling, can you please talk to Dad and tell him not to make me do push-ups late at night?"
"Tch! What do you mean 'our dad'? Who's marrying you!" Yan Xiaoman snorted arrogantly before saying softly, "Lin Xian, I'm planning to tell my parents the truth soon."
"Sure, they probably already know anyway," Lin Xian smiled and said.
"Yeah, I'll tell them in a few days," she replied.
After chatting for a while, they wished each other good night and hung up.
In the following days, Lin Xian continued his usual routine.
He woke up early to jog, then practiced penmanship, followed by guitar practice in the afternoon, some gaming, and occasionally went out for a date with Yan Xiaoman.
As time passed, his handwriting improved more and more. With daily practice, his characters began to resemble the graceful and free-flowing style of Master Ren Ping.
Their relationship also grew stronger during this period.
Of course, they didn't do anything overly intimate. They mostly hugged, cuddled, and occasionally practiced holding their breath.
It wasn't that Lin Xian didn't want to take things further, but Yan Guohua kept a tight watch. Whenever it passed 9 p.m., his phone calls would always come right on schedule.
And every time Yan Guohua caught Lin Xian, he'd make him do push-ups.
Now, Lin Xian had become somewhat well-known in the Green Creek Garden neighborhood. Many of the older residents knew about the young guy who often did push-ups in front of the neighborhood gate late at night.
The benefits were obvious. The combination of jogging and push-ups made him feel that his physical condition was improving.
Previously, his limit was 60 push-ups at a time, but now he could do 100, though his form wasn't always perfect.
At the gate of Green Creek Garden, Yan Guohua stood smoking a cigarette and watched Lin Xian finish his push-ups. Instead of leaving as usual, he spoke up, "Xiaoman said you're studying in Jinling?"
Yan Xiaoman had already confessed to them a few days ago. After observing Lin Xian over the past few days, Yan Guohua had a good impression of him and thought he was decent, so he didn't stop their relationship.
The young guy wasn't bad-looking, had a great personality, and, most importantly, was already capable of making money at such a young age.
"Yeah, Jinling University of Finance and Economics," Lin Xian wiped the sweat from his forehead and answered.
Yan Guohua gave a nod before reminding him, "You young people, I don't want to interfere, and I can't. But remember to know your limits. I don't want Xiaoman to be halfway through college and end up with a big belly. Understand what I mean?"
"Uncle, don't worry!" Lin Xian reassured him.
Yan Guohua thought to himself, "Worry? Yeah, right!"
As a man himself, didn't he know what was going through Lin Xian's mind? At this age, young guys are full of hormones. Expecting them to be trustworthy was about as reliable as believing pigs could climb trees.
But, like he said, it wasn't something he could control.
His daughter had grown up, and he couldn't keep her by his side forever like when she was a child.
"Alright, go ahead. Be careful on your way," Yan Guohua said, his tone somewhat lackluster, waving his hand before turning and walking back into the neighborhood.
August 28th.
After having breakfast, Lin Xian didn't practice calligraphy. Instead, he packed up and headed to the high-speed train station.
Today was the day Fudan University started classes, and Yan Xiaoman was about to embark on her journey to Modu City. As her boyfriend, of course, he had to send her off.
When he got out of the taxi, he immediately heard Yan Xiaoman's voice, "Lin Xian, over here!"
Hurrying over, Lin Xian smiled and greeted, "Hello, Uncle, Auntie!"
Chen Lei and Yan Guohua weren't comfortable with Yan Xiaoman going to school alone, so they decided to accompany her.
Yan Guohua nodded, while Chen Lei, looking at Lin Xian with the eyes of a mother-in-law assessing her son-in-law, kept eyeing him.
"What time is your train, Xiaoman?" Lin Xian asked.
"8:30!" Yan Xiaoman replied.
Not wanting to be too affectionate in front of her parents, she merely said, "Lin Xian, you promised me you'd visit me in Modu City often!"
"Don't worry, I'll come!" Lin Xian promised.
"You can only bully me, no other girls. If I find out, you're dead!" Yan Xiaoman puffed out her cheeks, threatening him.
Lin Xian teased, "What, did you install surveillance cameras on me?"
"Hehe, I have spies!" Yan Xiaoman said mysteriously.
"Wow, Xiaoman, you've even got spies now."
"Which means, you'd better behave in college," she smiled.
At this point, Yan Guohua reminded her, "Xiaoman, it's almost time. You should go inside and check in!"
Hearing this, Yan Xiaoman stretched out her hand and gave Lin Xian a tight hug, reluctantly saying, "Lin Xian, I'm leaving now!"
"Don't make it sound like we're parting forever," Lin Xian chuckled, pinching her soft face. "It's only a couple of hours from Jinling to Modu City. If I'm free on weekends, I'll come find you."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xiaoman finally smiled, "I'll wait for you!"
Watching Yan Xiaoman head into the high-speed train station, Lin Xian turned and left.
Every university has its own start date, and Jinling University of Finance and Economics wouldn't start until September 2nd.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was September 1st.
"Son, do you really not want us to accompany you?" Lin Guodong asked.
Lin Xian waved his hand, "No need, it's just a school check-in, not a wedding."
Seeing that he insisted, Lin Guodong nodded, "Alright, be careful."
Thanks to years of laid-back parenting, Lin Xian had developed a sense of independence.
"Call me when you arrive in Jinling to let us know you're safe," Lin Guodong said, trusting him but still giving him a reminder before heading out to the restaurant.
Jinling University of Finance and Economics started on September 2nd, but Lin Xian decided to go a day early for some shopping.
During this time, the system had brought him another 150,000 in earnings, and with the remaining money, he now had a total of 195,000.
He was only 140,000 experience points away from reaching LV4.
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。