Xu Lin sat down on the sofa next to the old man.

"Xu, are you busy with work today?"

Xu Lin, dressed in formal attire, looked as striking as an elegant tree among jade steps, a dragon among men, whom even Chi Lingri couldn't overlook.

He had lived a life of glory for most of his years, having struggled through storms and even turned the tide, with half his body now in the grave, having met all kinds of people: gentlemen and virtuous ones, as well as scoundrels and villains, not to mention the ordinary people seen everywhere.

Therefore, most of the time, Chi Lingri felt calm and composed inside.

Only, he had never seen someone like Xu Lin before, which disturbed him greatly.

"I went with Sister Yue to watch her conduct business, just gaining some insight."

At this moment, Chi Linyue brought over two cups for Xu Lin and the old man, pouring them some hot tea.

Chi Linyue said from the side, "Xu Lin went with me to conduct business today."

"Xu, I've heard from Linyue that you've been quite popular online lately?"

Chi Lingri nodded slightly, took a sip of hot tea, and asked.

"I wouldn't say popular. I feel it's quite ordinary in my mind."

"Casually dismissing it, hahahaha..."

Chi Lingri laughed heartily.

This old man laughed with such vigor; he seemed to be in very good health.

Xu Lin indeed said carelessly, "Yes, casually dismissing it!"

Actually, had any other young person spoken like this to Chi Lingri, he would have thought they were boasting.

Young people are bound to lose their composure; this is determined by experience and personal cultivation, not for any other reason.

But Xu Lin was different; such an outstanding demeanor made Chi Lingri feel that Xu Lin might come from a very prominent family if he didn't know his family background.

Someone like Xu Lin was truly rare and commendable.

Chi Lingri laughed, "I'm a bag of old bones, my thinking is a bit rigid, can't accept new things easily. When I saw your experiences online, I suddenly remembered you're just eighteen, truly a talent bestowed by heaven, rarely seen in a lifetime!"

"You've been through more storms than me, old man. It's probably insignificant."

"Eighteen years old, not even at the age of maturity, Xu, your future has endless possibilities."

"You've praised me too much, old man."

Xu Lin didn't want to delve too much into these matters; young people and old folks rarely find common ground in exchanges.

Xu Lin considered the old man a senior, adhering to the good tradition of respecting the elderly and loving the young. Xu Lin had to be humble and respectful, although speaking didn't feel so natural.

The two chatted for a while.

"Xu Lin, do you want to take off your coat?"

Chi Linyue, who had already changed into home clothes, came over and asked.

Xu Lin took off his coat, and Chi Linyue helped him put it away.

Chi Lingri asked his son playing on the phone, "Ting, tell Sun to add an extra pair of chopsticks tonight, and make the dishes more sumptuous."

"Alright, I'll tell Sister Sun!"

Usually, at Chi Longting's home, his wife Zhao Yingqiong cooked, and she was quite skilled, cooking very well.

But now she has given birth, so naturally couldn't go into the kitchen much, and a skilled cooking aunt from their neighborhood was specially hired to help cook at this time.

Today, with Xu Lin visiting as a guest, the old man also needed her to prepare earlier.

"Xu, if you want to eat anything tonight, you can tell Ting."

Chi Lingri looked at him.

Chi Longting also said, "Xu Lin, what would you like to eat?"

"Ordinary home-cooked dishes will do."

"Any dietary restrictions?"

"None."

It's inappropriate to have dietary restrictions when visiting for a meal, isn't it? Xu Lin was straightforward about this.

Truth be told, if there were any, it would be onions and garlic, which Xu Lin truly disliked, but he wouldn't mention it.

Following this, Xu Lin continued chatting with Chi Lingri on the sofa.

The old man just asked him some follow-up development questions, and as Xu Lin explained how he planned his future, Chi Lingri nodded in approval, offering no elder opinions.

Xu Lin felt this old man was quite nice, as middle-aged and older individuals easily fall into rigid thinking and dominant behavior, which would typically mean giving young people advice; Chi Lingri, being an elder, did not do so.

Although he was a big figure, and offering advice wouldn't be inappropriate, in fact, it would be very insightful, but Xu Lin's current development situation didn't require anyone else's advice.

Chi Lingri said, "Your current development is going well, but the outside world is extremely dangerous, so take care. In the future, as your career grows, you'll face many troubles."

Xu Lin nodded beside him, indicating agreement, having no objection to such advice.

Speaking, Chi Lingri took a sip of tea, "When I was very young, I joined the army, later being appreciated by my old superiors, allowing me as a young lad to smoothly rise, like a rocket shooting up, but along the way, it was extremely dangerous. There were several times I nearly died, and on one occasion, when I was in my early forties, I spent two years in prison. Afterward, a lot happened. In recent years, I've finally touched down smoothly, staying away from the whirlpool of struggles."

Politics can be deadly; Xu Lin knew he was talking about such matters.

Chi Lingri continued, "I remember when I went to prison, I pointed at the leader opposite and cursed loudly, 'You old bastard, I screw your mom, haha...' At that time, it felt very satisfying; it's nearly forty years now, and I still vividly recall the scene, never thought it would get me imprisoned, but it wasn't for this reason. The reason was too complicated. Xu, can you understand the concept of taking sides?"

Chi Lingri laughed heartily.

Chi Longting said, "Grandpa, the way you talk is too crude, isn't it?"

"You brat, what do you know? Your parents spoiled you too much; you lack guts. You should've been thrown into the army for some training back then!"

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