Chapter 745 - 329: You’re Making Me Sound Like a Scumbag

Whatever she decided, he would respect her choice and wouldn’t force the issue.

The wind on the Bund was strong. After strolling for a while, Xu Yun and Su Mu headed back to the hotel.

Naturally, another passionate encounter was inevitable.

「The next day.」

Su Mu and her female secretary went to take care of business.

Xu Yun slept in until nearly noon. After a call with Su Mu, he went downstairs and grabbed a casual bite at the hotel restaurant.

Afterward, he searched on his phone for any good real estate properties on the market.

He was looking for a house that was already furnished so he could move in right away.

He browsed around and found a community called Huazhou Junting that seemed pretty good. It was billed as Shanghai’s number one luxury villa estate.

So, Xu Yun took a taxi there.

He walked into their sales office. When a salesperson approached, Xu Yun asked if they had any fully furnished houses he could see.

It wasn’t that the salesperson was one to look down on people, but seeing Xu Yun arrive by taxi made him doubt his financial standing.

’After all, didn’t everyone who came to buy a villa here arrive in a luxury car?’

And looking at his unbranded clothes, he couldn’t help but wonder, ’Is this guy a real estate agent?’

’Besides, there are requirements for viewing properties here. A verification of assets is mandatory, with a minimum of 500 million.’

So, the salesperson tactfully explained the situation.

Xu Yun didn’t take offense.

’It’s just a verification of assets. No big deal.’

He took out his phone, opened his banking app, pulled up his account balance, and showed it to the salesperson.

"Take a look. This should be fine, right?"

The salesperson stared at the string of numbers longer than his own life expectancy, swallowed hard, and said awkwardly, stuttering, "N-No, no problem at all."

"Sir, may I ask your name?"

"My surname is Xu."

"Of course, Mr. Xu."

The salesperson immediately became polite and cautious. "Mr. Xu, what kind of villa are you looking to purchase? Do you have any specific requirements?"

"Preferably something large, with a good view."

Xu Yun added, "And it needs to be already furnished, something I can move into right away."

"We happen to have a fully furnished model home that fits your requirements perfectly, Mr. Xu."

The salesperson said with an obsequious smile, "Shall I take you to see it?"

"Alright, let’s go."

The salesperson led Xu Yun to one of the villas in the community.

After a full tour, he was quite satisfied overall. It certainly lived up to its reputation as Shanghai’s second most high-end villa community.

He decided to buy it on the spot. Full payment.

This got the salesperson so excited he couldn’t contain himself; his face was about to break from smiling so much.

’I can’t believe I managed to sell such a huge villa right at the end of the year. I’m definitely going to have a great New Year!’

After the tour, just as they were stepping out to head back to the sales office to sign the contract and pay, they unexpectedly bumped into Lei Jun, who was passing by.

As a successful and incredibly popular entrepreneur, Lei Jun was beyond famous.

Xu Yun recognized him instantly.

In the past, he would have never had the chance to meet him, let alone the courage to go up and greet him.

But now, he had a bit more confidence.

A woman in her forties with the air of a wealthy socialite was with him. Based on how the salesperson next to him addressed her, she seemed to be the president of the real estate development company for this community.

’Lei Jun is viewing a property, so it makes sense for the president to accompany him!’

Xu Yun took the initiative, walking up with a smile to greet him. "Hello, Senior. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Xu Yun. I’m your junior from the same university."

Calling him ’Senior’ was a natural way to build a sense of camaraderie.

Lei Jun didn’t know Xu Yun.

But he had heard the name not long ago and had also seen a photo from the university president, so he immediately remembered.

"I know you."

Lei Jun looked at the young man before him and teased with a smile, "So you’re the one who knocked me down to second place at our alma mater."

At these words, the expressions of both the woman and the salesperson changed slightly.

The woman, in particular, became incredibly curious about Xu Yun.

"Senior, you’re dissing me. That’s not very sporting of you."

Xu Yun changed the subject with a smile, asking, "Senior, are you here to buy a house too?"

"Just browsing. I haven’t decided to buy yet."

"The environment here is quite nice."

Xu Yun said, "I just bought the one behind me. If you buy here too, Senior, we might end up as neighbors."

"Oh? That’d be nice."

Lei Jun smiled and said, "I’ll go check out the one next to yours later. If it’s good, I’ll buy it."

"Sounds good. Take your time, Senior. I’ll be heading off then."

"Alright."

After Xu Yun and the salesperson left in a car, Lei Jun glanced at the large villa and asked curiously, "President Zhang, about how much did that unit he just bought cost?"

The woman replied with a smile, "President Lei, that’s one of our fully furnished units. It’s over 3,000 square meters, and the final price came to just over 700 million."

"Not cheap."

Hearing this, the woman gave an awkward laugh. "You’re joking, President Lei. For you, that’s no pressure at all."

"True, the pressure isn’t that great."

Lei Jun said casually with a smile, "Come on, let’s go see the house next to his."

"Of course, President Lei."

Xu Yun returned to the sales office, signed the purchase agreement with the salesperson, and then transferred the full amount on the spot.

The remaining procedures were left to the developer. The property deed would be delivered to him personally as soon as it was ready.

On his way out, since he didn’t have a car, the enthusiastic salesperson offered to personally drive Xu Yun to the entrance of the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Compared to Jiang University, security at the gate here was much more relaxed, with all sorts of luxury cars driving in and out.

Xu Yun swaggered right in and then scanned a yellow shared bike by the roadside to ride around campus.

Handsome men and beautiful women were everywhere.

That was to be expected.

After all, the students admitted here had already been selected by the professors from a veritable army of a million applicants.

So, in terms of looks, the vast majority were definitely up to par.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many luxury cars waiting at the gate.

Xu Yun rode to a lakeside, sat on a bench, and sent a text to Anar Guli.

"I’m by the lake at your school. Want to treat me to a meal?"

Anar Guli had just gotten out of class with her roommates and was heading to the cafeteria when she saw the message and froze for a moment.

’I can’t believe Brother Xu actually came to my school!’

She had missed him a lot since their last encounter, but considering other factors, she ultimately decided not to seek him out.

She was afraid of disturbing his life.

As for what had happened between her and Xu Yun, she had decided to treat it as a bittersweet youthful memory.

After returning to school, she had tried hard to forget that unforgettable scene and return to her peaceful life.

But she never expected that now, with classes ending for the day, Brother Xu would take the initiative to come find her at school.

"Guli."

Seeing her reaction, a roommate teased, "Who’s the text from? You’re smiling so happily."

"I’m not telling."

Anar Guli said cheerfully, "You guys go ahead and eat without me. I’m not coming!"

After saying that, she replied to Xu Yun with a "Wait for me" and ran toward the lake.

Her roommates watched her retreating back and wondered aloud, "That girl... she’s not in a relationship, is she?"

"I haven’t heard about her getting close to any guys lately."

"Maybe he’s not a student from our school?"

One roommate suggested, "Should we... sneak over and take a look?"

"Let’s go."

「Meanwhile.」

Anar Guli finally saw Xu Yun sitting on the bench by the lake and ran over happily.

"Brother Xu, what are you doing here?"

"You didn’t come looking for me, so I had to come looking for you."

Xu Yun said with a smile, "I’m not interrupting your studies, am I?"

"No, our classes are over for the day."

Anar Guli said shyly, "I didn’t expect you to come to our school. Are you hungry? Come on, I’ll treat you to a meal."

"Alright."

「On the way.」

Xu Yun asked casually, "So many handsome guys at your school. Have you found a boyfriend yet?"

"No."

Anar Guli said in a low voice, "None of them are as handsome as you."

"That’s the truth. I believe you."

Xu Yun asked again, "After I left that day, did your dad...?"

"He didn’t find out."

Anar Guli explained, "Brother Xu, don’t worry. It was all consensual. You don’t have to feel responsible for me."

"Saying it like that makes me sound like a total scumbag."

"No, that’s not what I meant."

Anar Guli shook her head and explained, "I was just worried you already have a girlfriend, and what happened with me might cause you trouble."

"To be honest, it won’t."

"Really?"

Anar Guli asked in surprise, "You don’t have a girlfriend?"

"I do. A lot of them, actually. But they don’t interfere in my affairs."

Xu Yun said frankly, "The reason I came to find you today is because I wanted to say that I like you too, and I wanted to ask what you want to do.

Be with me? Or not?

If you’re willing to be with me, I’ll support you for the rest of your life, and you’ll live a life of luxury.

If you can’t accept that and don’t want to be with me, I’ll give you a sum of money as compensation for what you’ve given."

Anar Guli: "..."