It was past nine in the evening when Xu Lin returned home.
Switching to a smaller account, Xu Lin noticed many messages from Moonlit Night.
Moonlit Night:
"Big shot, your draft is incredible! My book was revived instantly!"
"Holy cow! That's amazing!"
"With writing skills like yours, you're definitely at a god-tier level!"
"It's a waste for you to be a ghostwriter!"
As if I don't know it's a waste?
But!
Xu Lin wasn't someone with perseverance; he only sought the enjoyment of life, adhering to a lifestyle of working sporadically.
In short: Enjoy to the fullest when you can!
That's his life philosophy.
Day-to-day only: "I've heard that writers have various health issues?"
"I have them myself—lumbar strain, cervical problems, tendonitis... it's a long story."
Moonlit Night: "Every day I rack my brains, staying up late thinking endlessly, cough cough, and I'm also losing hair."
"That's why I remain an amateur!"
Day-to-day only: "Can you recommend any high-paying ghostwriting jobs? Also, help promote me when you have time."
Moonlit Night: "Sure, big shot!"
Moonlit Night: "When I get the manuscript fee, I'll give you a share! Sunglasses.jpg"
Xu Lin replied with an ok gesture.
No harm in taking free money.
Xu Lin glanced at the task list.
[Task: The Man Behind the Gods.]
[Task Progress: Unknown and Obscure.]
But it's only the second day, no need to rush.
Feeling a whim, since Xu Lin had money on him, he then logged into the game store to buy new games.
So he bought ten AAA titles he had been eyeing, all in the highest versions, which cost him over four thousand.
The summer vacation lasts three months, enough for him to binge.
After buying the games, Xu Lin decided to upgrade his computer gear, like adding an SSD, an 8T, also swapping the case for a more gaming-focused one, and various peripherals like a mouse and speakers. After all the miscellaneous expenses, from last night's thirty thousand, he was left with a bit over eight thousand three hundred.
As Li Bai once said: "In this life, relish every pleasure, don't let the golden cup face the moon empty."
There's also a famous poem: "Gather flowers while you can, don't wait till there are no flowers to pluck at empty branches."
In summary: Enjoy when you can, don't regret later.
That's Xu Lin's mindset.
[Wealth Value: 15,947.63 yuan.]
With a glance, Xu Lin still had over ten thousand left.
The next day Xu Lin stayed home playing games.
Time quickly moved to the third day, which was Wednesday.
In the morning, Xu Lin rode his electric scooter, taking Yu Xinyan to the site for the first exam subject.
By then, many peers were already at the exam center, all being recent high school graduates, taking this summer vacation to get their licenses.
Xu Lin and his peers soon encountered their classmates.
Like Lei Haolong and Zhao Yifei, along with a bunch of other classmates.
"Do you think you can pass, Xu Lin?"
Lei Haolong patted Xu Lin on the shoulder.
Xu Lin replied, "I think I can!"
Fei always had a hard time seeing eye to eye with Xu Lin.
Zhao Yifei said, "The questions for the first subject are ridiculously simple, you could pass with your eyes closed, right?"
Before Xu Lin could speak, Yu Xinyan chimed in, "Xu Lin and I both got perfect scores on the practice exams in the app!"
With Yu Xinyan speaking up, Zhao Yifei was too embarrassed to continue.
Zhao Yifei felt defeated because Yu Xinyan had sided with Xu Lin.
But Zhao Yifei knew he needed to bide his time; Xu Lin's triumph wouldn't last long. When results came out, even if Xu Lin made it to the first-tier line, he could only attend a second-tier college, while Zhao Yifei and Yu Xinyan were both off to prestigious universities, clearly a more fitting match.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yifei could hardly contain his laughter.
"Fei, what's got you so happy? Thinking about me?"
Xu Lin gave Zhao Yifei a pat on the shoulder.
Damn!
Xu Lin, you jerk!
Zhao Yifei felt angry inside, but kept a gentlemanly smile on his face: "Xu Lin, best of luck on your exam!"
"Fei, I wish you good luck too!"
Xu Lin laughed.
Ha!
Zhao Yifei felt irritated, but reminded himself to endure. After all, one day Xu Lin would have to call him President Zhao or Brother Zhao!
Zhao Yifei scoffed, saying, "If I can't pass the first subject, I might as well go bang my head against the wall!"
Soon it was time for the first subject exam to begin.
Xu Lin registered, found his seat, and started the exam as soon as the time began.
The questions were incredibly easy for him.
In the end, Xu Lin smoothly scored a hundred percent.
What about Yu Xinyan?
She got a hundred percent too.
Lei Haolong followed them out; he didn't score a perfect but still passed with a score of ninety-eight.
As Lei Haolong came out, he asked, "Xu Lin, did you pass?"
"Is that even a question?"
"Hehe, just checking, I was worried you might not pass!"
Lei Haolong chuckled.
It wasn't long before Zhao Yifei walked out as well.
But Zhao Yifei was no longer as spirited as he was before the exam; in fact, there was a hint of concern on his face.
"Fei, did you pass?"
Xu Lin asked.
Zhao Yifei coughed lightly, glanced at Xu Lin and said, "For passing the first subject, don't you just need hands and eyes?"
However, Lei Haolong interjected, "Didn't you score 78, class president? I think you need at least 90 to pass, right?"
Lei Haolong was sitting right beside Zhao Yifei and caught a glimpse as he handed in his paper.
Oh wow!
78!
"Cough cough!"
"I admit I made a mistake. I was so busy the past few days that I neglected preparing for the first subject, which led to a lower score, but I'll definitely get a perfect score on the retake!"
Zhao Yifei felt incredibly embarrassed, especially in front of his goddess; his composure was crumbling.
Damn!
Xu Lin and Lei Haolong, you jerks!
For the first time, Zhao Yifei found Lei Haolong possibly more annoying than Xu Lin for exposing him at such a time!
Xu Lin patted Zhao Yifei on the shoulder, saying, "Fei, failure is the mother of success, it's no big deal, I believe the first subject won't trouble you!"
"Indeed!"
Dammit!
Get your hand off!
Zhao Yifei's composure was cracking.
Zhao Yifei laughed, "Xu Lin, you don't know, I've been previewing university courses these past two days, preparing in advance, because there are so many geniuses at the school I'll be attending, I can't fall behind, which is why I neglected the first subject prep."
You see, I'm studying, but what about you? What are you doing, Xu Lin?
Haha!
You're definitely wasting time playing those trashy online games!
Moreover, I'm going to a prestigious university where there are many geniuses, while you're off to a second-tier school, no need to elaborate on the difference!
In the future, I will definitely have a promising future, while you'll be working for a pitiful salary of three to five thousand a month, budgeting just to eat, and splitting meals to order takeaway!
Zhao Yifei glanced at Yu Xinyan, believing she'd also acknowledge him.
After all, Yu Xinyan is the super scholar, ranked first in the entire city!
"Are you also previewing college courses?"
Xu Lin asked Yu Xinyan.
"Xu Lin, these past two days I've been at your place doing first subject practice tests, where would I have time to preview college courses?" Yu Xinyan replied.
Xu Lin let out a sigh of relief, "You scared me, I thought you were secretly studying, leaving me as the only one enjoying a clear-headed downfall."
Lei Haolong watched them chat, especially Xu Lin and Yu Xinyan, who seemed to be a perfect match.
Lei Haolong almost burst into laughter.
He thought Zhao Yifei must be extremely hurt.
Too pitiful, kid!
It was no secret that Zhao Yifei had a crush on Yu Xinyan for a long time, but she never cared for him at all, not even a little, even defending Xu Lin instead.
Upon hearing Yu Xinyan say she'd been at Xu Lin's house for the past two days, Zhao Yifei thought that bastard Xu Lin better not have done anything.
Damn Jealousy made his face change.
Xu Lin noticed Zhao Yifei's expression shift.
"What's the point? There's no task reward for completing it," he said.
Soon after, Xu Lin drove away with Yu Xinyan, hailing goodbye to Lei Haolong, and the two left together.
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