Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God Chapter 1529 1528: Going Home

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Previously on Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God...
Wangu Group's press conference for their Metaverse plan was met with public ridicule, as their "Ancient Soil" VR experience paled in comparison to Lin Fan's ambitious brain-computer interface vision. The stark contrast caused Wangu's stock price to plummet, leading to Wei Tiansheng spitting blood in frustration. Desperate, Wei Tiansheng plotted to smear Lin Fan's Metaverse project by using Cui Wenwen to dig up dirt on Li Zixia, the project's lead. Meanwhile, Lin Fan prepared to return to Yun City after setting up the Metaverse headquarters in Hang City under Li Zixia's management.

Lin Fan took Li Zixia to a house.

Li Zixia looked at the house, curious: "Brother Fan, why did you bring me back here?"

The house in front of her was her former home, which her uncle Li Jianshui had sold, leaving her homeless. That was one thing, but the main issue was that this house held too many memories for her—bits and pieces of living with her father were all lost.

Lin Fan pulled out a set of keys and handed them to Li Zixia: "I've gotten the house back for you. Here are the keys."

Li Zixia was momentarily stunned, then overjoyed: "Brother Fan, are you serious? Really got it back?"

Lin Fan said: "Yes, it's true. I explained your situation to the family, and they agreed to give up the house. I offered them a reasonable price. They've already moved out and tried to restore it to its original state."

Li Zixia's eyes welled up with emotion.

"Thank you, Brother Fan," Li Zixia said, embracing Lin Fan.

A beauty in his arms felt very pleasant.

"Quickly, go inside." Lin Fan smiled.

Li Zixia nodded, took the keys, and walked into the house.

The house was vacated, leaving behind only some furniture and the original decorations. The furniture was familiar; Li Zixia reached out to touch it, memories surged forward, and tears streamed down her face.

Home again!

Li Zixia had this thought in her mind.

Though she had been back in Hang City for some time, it was only at this moment that she truly felt at home.

Lin Fan had brought her this feeling.

Lin Fan really knew how to do things.

At this moment, Li Zixia felt grateful and touched by Lin Fan. She already liked Lin Fan, but from now on, she loved him wholeheartedly.

Lin Fan did this to make her happy and to help her settle down, so she could devote herself fully to work.

"Zixia, I'll be heading back to Yun City shortly. Take your time to organize before starting work." Lin Fan said.

Li Zixia replied, "Okay."

Feeling reluctant, these days spent with Lin Fan were the happiest she'd experienced in a year, but they had to come to an end.

However, Hang City is only a one or two-hour drive from Yun City. They're now partners because of work, so they'll have plenty of time to meet in the future. No need to be sad.

"Brother Fan, before you go, can we have a meal together? I haven't treated you to a meal yet." Li Zixia said.

Lin Fan answered, "Sure."

Li Zixia asked, "What would you like to eat?"

Lin Fan said, "Anything is fine."

Li Zixia replied, "I know of a nice restaurant nearby. I used to go there often with my father. Let's go there."

They left the house and headed to a nearby restaurant.

Surprisingly, it was a humble restaurant with simple decor, not some upscale place.

Li Zixia said, "Despite its looks, the food is really good."

The two sat down in the restaurant, and Li Zixia motioned the proprietress to order.

The proprietress brought over the menu: "What would you two like to eat... You, you are..."

The proprietress seemed to recognize Li Zixia but hesitated to be sure.

Li Zixia smiled, "Aunt Liu, it's me."

Upon hearing Li Zixia call her that, the proprietress had no further doubts and said excitedly, "It really is you, Zixia! You're back!"

The affection in the proprietress's greeting showed they had a good relationship.

Li Zixia responded, "Yes, I'm back."

The proprietress said, "I've heard about what happened to your family, Boss Li..."

At this mention, the proprietress felt regret and then apologized, "Sorry, I shouldn't have brought up your sorrow. It's good to have you back."

Li Zixia hummed in acknowledgment, momentarily without words, as she remembered her father's tragic death, making it difficult to feel cheerful.

The proprietress shifted her gaze to Lin Fan, smiling: "Zixia, is this... your boyfriend? What a handsome young man!"

Li Zixia blushed: "Well... he's my friend."

Lin Fan smiled, "Hello Aunt Liu, I'm Lin Fan, Zixia's friend."

The proprietress looked at Li Zixia and then at Lin Fan, seemingly understanding, and laughed: "Come on, decide what you'd like to eat."

Li Zixia then ordered several dishes.

"Please wait a moment, I'll get it ready," the proprietress finished and went off.

Li Zixia felt slightly embarrassed: "Aunt Liu is always so warm."

Lin Fan said, "I like it here; it's got the bustle and warmth that upscale places lack."

Li Zixia smiled sweetly: "My dad used to say the same thing. That's why he preferred bringing me here rather than going to upscale restaurants."

Lin Fan nodded; he had heard from Li Zixia about the Li family being wealthy since her grandfather's time. Her grandfather was a university professor who made money from patent inventions.

Li Zixia's father Li Huashan and uncle Li Jianshui were born into wealth, dressed in finery from a young age. After their grandfather passed away, the inheritance was split in half.

Li Huashan took his share and founded the Jinyu Group.

Someone like Li Huashan, who grew up with luxury, should frequent upscale places. The presence of such places in street-side restaurants is rare; many wealthy heirs wouldn't even glance at them or would scoff.

Lin Fan suddenly recalled that someone once said, "Poor people eat street food because they're poor, while rich people eat street food to be down-to-earth."

This phrase, indeed, carries a bit of sarcasm, mocking the perception that wealthy people eating street food seem relatable, which is an attitude that panders to the rich.

However, if a wealthy person often eats street food and embraces city life, indeed they would have a human touch. Compared to those aloof from worldly matters, such rich individuals could empathize more with ordinary people, appearing more personable.

Why did Emperor Qianlong seem more approachable compared to other emperors who spent their entire lives in palaces? Because Qianlong once visited incognito, seeing life in the cities himself and understanding people's struggles.

Li Huashan demonstrated through actions, which explained why Lin Fan saw no spoiled traits common among wealthy daughters in Li Zixia. She left a great impression on Lin Fan from the very start.

Lin Fan liked such wealthy individuals.

Lin Fan was once poor; even after gaining wealth, he maintained his previous lifestyle, making him down-to-earth. But Li Zixia, who grew up wealthy, being down-to-earth was even rarer.

While waiting for the food, Lin Fan and Li Zixia chatted.

The restaurant's TV was broadcasting news.

"This is the sports news; the Huaxia Super League starts in three days with Yun City Team facing Hang City Team..." The anchor's voice emerged from the TV.

Lin Fan couldn't help but glance at the TV upon hearing this. He'd been so busy lately, he almost forgot.

This news also captured the attention of others in the restaurant, sparking a conversation.