System: Master Your Life-Chapter 771 - 192: A Short Trip to the Capital City, House Hunting with Shang Wanjun (Part 2)

He said, "Throughout history, most people who achieve great things often show their brilliance at a young age. Only a few accumulate wisdom over time and succeed later. Wouldn't you agree?"

"That's true,"

Xu Lin nodded, thinking carefully and realizing that it was indeed the case.

Newton ranks second in history in the Western world, and he formulated the law of universal gravitation at the age of twenty-three. Einstein too discovered the theory of relativity in his twenties.

The peak of human creativity is before thirty, especially in one's twenties.

For the next two hours, Xu Lin and the other party chatted about various topics.

However, the main focus was on artificial intelligence, not from a technical perspective, but rather discussing economic development from a national macro perspective.

Artificial intelligence is the future and can extend to every field of production and life, including aerospace and military, and it's a huge driving force for the nation's current and future development. Thus, it's an essential issue of productivity.

Therefore, the nation places a high value on it.

And also places a high value on Xu Lin.

As Chi Boyan mentioned, it was just a chat.

The higher-ups wanted to hear Xu Lin's views on artificial intelligence and ensure that this young talent felt valued to prevent him from leaving the country.

Then, the conversation lasted for two hours.

A little past three in the afternoon.

Xu Lin finally came out.

"So, are you interested in working at the Academy of Sciences?"

Chi Boyan smiled. The senior leader just asked if Xu Lin wanted to work at the Academy of Sciences.

"No, I'm fine now. I don't really want to work. My interest in researching artificial intelligence is largely about challenging myself. If I turn my hobby into a job, it will be very painful for me."

"Haha, having your own thoughts is great."

Chi Boyan then gave Xu Lin his personal phone number.

"If you need anything, you can directly call me, but sometimes I might be busy and unable to answer immediately. I'll get back to you later."

"Okay."

The two talked for another ten minutes before seeing each other off.

Xu Lin didn't stay for a meal.

It was now past three in the afternoon.

"Are you at the office?"

"Yes, why do you ask?"

Pei Danqing didn't know that Xu Lin had come to the Capital City.

"I'm in the Capital City."

"Why did you come to the Capital City?"

"Because I miss you. I'll come to your office for a visit."

"Then I'll wait for you."

Many people inside the CCTV Building recognized Xu Lin. He had been there for some time before, making it hard not to know him.

A few bold and curious young women asked Xu Lin, "Mr. Xu, are you here to see Director Pei?"

"You figured that out?"

"Is Director Pei your girlfriend now?"

"You guess!"

"I guess she is, right?" People wanted to dig out some gossip, as work could be quite dull and boring, making such gossip a way to pass time.

But Xu Lin just smiled without saying anything.

Why would he answer whatever strangers wanted to ask?

Soon, Xu Lin reached Pei Danqing's office.

She had her own private office.

Xu Lin plopped down on the sofa.

"When do you get off work?"

"At five!"

"Hmm, so there's about an hour left."

"Why did you come to the Capital City?"

"Didn't I say, because I miss you."

"You haven't proactively messaged me once in this past month, yet you say you miss me."

"Actually, an old leader in the Capital City wanted to see me, to show some concern."

"Someone sought you out?"

"Yes."

"Did they say anything?"

"No, it was all quite nice."

Xu Lin took off his shoes and lay down on the sofa.

"I'm going to nap for a bit; wake me when you're done with work."

"Okay, okay."

After Xu Lin fell asleep, several times people came in to deliver documents and saw him lying on the sofa.

The office had the air conditioning on, and Xu Lin had Pei Danqing's jacket over his stomach.

Everyone thought, how close must these two be?

The two seemed to have quite an age difference, right?

Could it be a sibling romance?

Regardless, their looks are top-notch, an absolutely fitting pair.

For a while, rumors began to swirl.

Quickly, it was five o'clock, and when it was time to leave, Pei Danqing woke up Xu Lin.

"Xu Lin, time to get up."

"End of the workday?"

"Yes,"

"Then let's grab a meal."

Soon, they were in the underground parking lot.

The two had a simple meal.

After a hearty dinner, the two came out and happened to pass by a women's clothing store, not a big brand or anything.

Xu Lin suddenly felt an impulse.

"Did the sports pants you were going to order online last night get shipped?"

"Let me check… not yet."

"Then cancel it, and buy them here instead."

"Alright."

Pei Danqing canceled the sports pants.

This was a women's clothing store, carrying a wide variety of women's clothes like dresses and skirts.

To speak of it, Pei Danqing's dressing style was quite consistently jeans with wide-leg pants and a shirt, with the shirt neatly tucked in, a fashion heavily influenced by Hong Kong style, or formal wear like shirts with pencil skirts, or suit pants.

Aside from that, there didn't seem to be many special features.

So, Xu Lin bought her a short-sleeved shirt, not too loose and not too tight, but on Pei Danqing, it showed off her upper body nicely, thanks to her figure.

And then there was a pair of sports pants, which were on the baggy side.

"See, doesn't this look good?"

When Pei Danqing came out after trying on the clothes.

She looked at herself in the full-length mirror and seemed quite satisfied.

In truth, these clothes weren't particularly special, nor could they be called very stylish or in line with current trends, but Pei Danqing had the essential components.

That means her looks and figure.

In other words, even if Pei Danqing wore clothes from the 50s and 60s, she'd still look beautiful.

Xu Lin: "Remember when we go to Dali, wear this outfit. Two pieces of clothing are very light. I'd say, we won't even need a suitcase. I'll just bring a backpack and throw the clothes in it."