After Rebirth, I Married My Rival - Chapter 04

Chapter 4 Treat This as a Free Pass for Being a Sycophant

“Mom, Dad, I’m home.”

Xu Yuan returned to that familiar house once again.

In his previous life, Xu Yuan wanted to bring his parents, Xu Donglai and Li Xiang, to live with him and enjoy a comfortable life, but the two elders were stubborn and insisted they didn’t want to be a burden to him.

At first, Xu Yuan really believed them, but later he realized that his parents just wanted to enjoy their life as a couple. After Xu Yuan settled down, the two of them often went traveling and almost forgot they had a son.

« I’m back, just in time to tell you something, » Li Xiang said, watching TV while cracking sunflower seeds, somehow still managing to spare some attention for her own son.

What is it?

Xu Yuan was very used to this casual way of interacting, changing his shoes as he spoke.

Anyway, your admission letter has arrived at home. I made plans with your Aunt Bai; next week, our two families will go on a trip together to climb Mount Tai.

“Ah?” Xu Yuan was slightly stunned, and a bad memory suddenly flashed through his mind.

During the holiday after graduation, the two families went on a trip to Mount Tai together. At first, everyone was full of confidence, but before they even reached halfway, they almost couldn’t make it.

Climbing Mount Tai in the summer was hot, tiring, and thirsty. A bottle of water was more expensive than milk tea! Even more profitable than selling energy pills.

“Mom, trust me, you can’t see the sunrise halfway up the mountain.” Xu Yuan said very confidently. He knew this time climbing Mount Tai, they would most likely give up halfway again.

« Are you going or not? If you go, your mom and I will go together, and we can save some money. » Xu Dong glanced at Xu Yuan and said with a smile, and judging by his expression, it didn’t seem like a lie.

Sometimes Xu Yuan also wondered if he was really the biological child of these two parents; they were so laid-back as parents.

« I’m going, how could I not? But if I bring one more person, would you mind? » Xu Yuan was just worried about how to find a reason to contact Li Xinran in the future, and now the opportunity had come.

« Who? Your classmate? » The two elders yawned and said leisurely.

« Mm, yes, it’s my top scorer classmate Li Xinran. »

« What? »

The two elders, who hadn’t reacted much just now, suddenly became excited upon hearing this.

“You have a girlfriend?” Li Xiang really wanted to know if she had heard wrong, but seeing the same expression on Xu Donglai’s face beside her, she knew it must be true.

Their own son didn’t know yet? Hadn’t he always liked Lin Wan’er?
“Not yet, I won’t say anymore… I’m going to sleep first.” Xu Yuan felt sure his parents were going to interrogate him, so he quickly slipped away.

Xu Donglai and Li Xiang exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

« Top scholar’s daughter-in-law, this kid is quite capable. But what about Wanwan? » Xu Donglai smiled, then his expression grew a bit worried.

The Xu and Lin families have a good relationship, but if the younger generation has some conflicts, it’s inevitable that the elders will get involved.

Why worry so much? I just want to hold a grandchild soon. My son has liked Wanwan for so many years, and Wanwan hasn’t shown any sign. We can’t let my son wait forever.

« Not bad, finally someone took over this responsibility, » Li Xiang felt delighted inside.

Fortunately, Xu Yuan didn’t hear what his mother said, or he would have been so angry he might have coughed up blood. How afraid was she that he wouldn’t find a wife? He had just graduated from high school; was there really a need to be so anxious?
But then again, in his previous life, Xu Yuan was indeed a confirmed bachelor.

  ……

Back in the room, Xu Yuan immediately turned on his computer.

If asked what investment has had the highest return in the past 20 years, Xu Yuan would undoubtedly say without hesitation: spend a little money to buy some small coins, and then just live life comfortably.

Xu Yuan quickly opened the official Bitcoin trading website. At this time, the price of Bitcoin was stable at around $0.3, which is just over two yuan in RMB.

Investing in cryptocurrency and stocks is quite similar, but the risk is much higher, and it has a strong gambling nature. After all, stocks can hit the daily limit down, but Bitcoin can drop from being worth a fortune to almost worthless, and then rise from almost worthless back to being worth a fortune.

However, if you don’t know, it’s called gambling; if you do, it’s called investing.

If I remember correctly, six months later, Bitcoin will experience its first wave of crazy growth. The price will increase more than fortyfold, from $0.3 to over $10.

And over the next ten years, the scale and speed of growth can almost be described as magical.

In his previous life, Xu Yuan knew several big shots in the cryptocurrency circle. Every day was spent drinking, playing cards, and fishing. Life was simply exhilarating.

Xu Yuan immediately registered an account and began his operations.

The system-rewarded dating funds should be usable for investing in Bitcoin. After all, the money earned will be spent on Xinran.

After a series of operations, Xu Yuan did not receive any warning prompts, and only then did he feel relieved.

Busy all night, Xu Yuan spent more than 4,000 to buy 1,952 bitcoins.

It’s not that he didn’t want to buy more, but the maximum purchase per transaction is 100 bitcoins. More importantly, this thing’s production and deduction are not the same nature as those virtual coins.

It’s not like recharging money will make the backend data change for you. Essentially, although bitcoin is not currency, its purchasing power on the virtual network is incomparable to deduction coins.

The daily output is also limited, and it decreases globally over time.

This also led to people with investment insight not easily buying Bitcoin, so Xu Yuan could only look for some retail investors to purchase.

However, Xu Yuan was already very satisfied to be able to buy this much. The road must be walked step by step, and food must be eaten bite by bite.

  ……

Good morning.

Xu Yuan, who got up early to go for a run, happened to run into Lin Wan’er, who was also exercising in the morning, and smiled to greet her.

Good morning.
Lin Wan’er also raised her hand and smiled in return, as if nothing had happened last night.

The two ran side by side, but soon Lin Wan’er began to lose her strength, while Xu Yuan ran faster and faster, gradually pulling ahead.

  ……

Xiaoyuan, the usual two breakfasts?

The owner of the breakfast shop saw Xu Yuan running over, with a panting Lin Wan’er following behind, both looking like they were on the same wavelength.

Two portions? » Xu Yuan was slightly taken aback, but after thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, « Just two.

Alright.

After a short while, the boss packed two breakfasts separately, handing one to Xu Yuan and intending to give the other to Lin Wan’er, but Xu Yuan reached out and took it back.

« Thanks, boss. » Xu Yuan took a few coins out of his pocket, placed them on the table, and then left.

Lin Wan’er’s outstretched hand still hung in midair. When the breakfast was handed over just now, she didn’t feel anything was wrong because Xu Yuan used to always include her portion.

The breakfast shop owner scratched his head, completely confused. Xu Yuan often bought breakfast here, always ordering two portions—one for himself and one for Lin Wan’er.

What’s going on today? Did the two of them have a falling out?
« Um… I’ll get you another portion, » the owner said awkwardly to Lin Wan’er, realizing he had assumed too much earlier.

Lin Wan’er bit her lip stubbornly. He thought Xu Yuan would treat her like before, but after some thought, it seemed that wasn’t something to be taken for granted.

Watching Xu Yuan’s departing back, Lin Wan’er couldn’t help but feel a bit heartbroken. Why was Xu Yuan suddenly not as good to her as before?

  ……

« She’s just my sister. My sister said purple has a lot of charm… » Xu Yuan hummed a little tune as he walked down the road, heading towards Li Xinran’s house.

Bro is really a warm guy.

Xu Yuan was just about to enter the community when he saw Li Xinran riding a small electric scooter, still wearing a delivery worker’s uniform.

The food delivery industry hasn’t been consolidated yet, so Xu Yuan wasn’t quite sure which company it was.

« Xu Yuan? » Seeing Xu Yuan so early in the morning, Li Xinran was clearly a bit surprised. It seemed like her brakes weren’t working very well, so she had to put her foot down to steady herself.

« Are you going to deliver takeout? » Xu Yuan was slightly puzzled. He really didn’t know that Li Xinran was still a student and actually had a part-time job.

« You’re not here to deliver breakfast to me, are you? Didn’t you say nonsense last night because you were drunk? » Li Xinran looked at the breakfast Xu Yuan was holding, adjusted her glasses, and furrowed her brows slightly.

« What do you take me for? I always keep my word, » Xu Yuan said very confidently.

Wasn’t his expression clear enough yesterday? He doesn’t seem like a scumbag himself, so why doesn’t Li Xinran believe him?
Xu Yuan wasn’t simply trying to take revenge on Li Xinran for opposing him in their past life; he genuinely thought the two of them were a perfect match.

He was very talented in investment, and Li Xinran was indeed very charming.

As a normal man, isn’t it natural to develop feelings for a woman who is beautiful, talented, and of good character?

Xu Yuan’s serious expression slightly surprised Li Xinran.

“I have to go deliver food.”

“No, your bike’s brakes are faulty.” Xu Yuan stood in front of the electric bike. Having just seen Li Xinran stop, he guessed the brakes weren’t working properly.

Seeing Li Xinran’s ankle, which was red and swollen, it was probably still healing from yesterday’s sprain, and the recent incident had made it worse.

« I really need a job. » Li Xinran’s eyes were a little red, but her gaze was firm, as if telling Xu Yuan, if you don’t move aside, I’ll push through.

« I really can’t do anything about you… » Xu Yuan sighed, and Li Xinran’s stubbornness somewhat resembled how she would fight Xu Yuan to the end in the future.

« Move back a little. » Xu Yuan took the handle and said in a commanding tone.

What are you doing?

Li Xinran hadn’t even reacted yet when Xu Yuan had already gotten into the car and tossed the breakfast to her.

“This car’s brakes aren’t very good. If you don’t want your feet to be so swollen the next day that you can’t get out of bed, let me help you deliver the food.

Eat the breakfast first, or it’ll get cold later,” Xu Yuan said somewhat helplessly.

“I can do it myself.” Li Xinran lowered her head, her voice very soft.

“Beauty, I’m chasing after you, you can’t just treat this like a free pass for a simp, can you?” Xu Yuan turned his head and smiled at Li Xinran.

“Why do you talk about yourself like that?” Li Xinran seemed very angry when she heard this, pouting as she questioned him.

“This term is very popular. Isn’t this how guys usually chase girls?” Xu Yuan didn’t expect Li Xinran to get upset over his words. Wasn’t it just a joke?

Being together requires mutual support, just like my parents.

Xu Yuan, thank you for your kindness. I will remember it, and when I am able, I will definitely repay you.

« But none of this is something to be taken for granted, » Li Xinran said seriously, her tone very firm.

Xu Yuan was slightly stunned, recalling how in the previous life Li Xinran and he were always at odds; this way of repaying was somewhat unusual.

Supporting each other, hehe… let’s go…