Lin Jie didn't recklessly agree to Luo Shanshan because of Shen Lanruo's excitement and cajolery.

After careful inquiry, he learned that it was a one-on-one race against an opponent who wasn't a professional racer and that the car had been modified and reinforced by a master!

Only after ensuring that the driver's personal safety was secured did Lin Jie finally agree.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Lanruo said softly, "Lin Jie, you're being too cautious. To become a world-renowned doctor, you need to be more dominating, more reckless, and more daring!"

"You must understand that significant achievements come from taking risks and being fearless."

"And also, I can't stand seeing how you live your life like this; it's hardly living."

"Even when I was a dog-tired resident doctor, I'd take rare breaks to go wild with some friends and do some very challenging, exhilarating things."

Lin Jie thought to himself, this is easy for you to say from a comfortable position; if I didn't have concerns, I could live a carefree life too.

He looked at the time; it was already past 9 PM, time to make a late-night snack for Lin Miao and Zhang Xiaoxiao.

After Lin Jie prepared clear broth meatballs, green pepper egg pancakes, shredded pork in garlic sauce, and shrimp winter melon soup, Lin Miao and Zhang Xiaoxiao both returned home.

"Little Lin, the shop's sales exceeded twenty thousand today, definitely worth celebrating!"

Just as Zhang Xiaoxiao entered the door, she cheerfully cupped Lin Jie's face and planted a kiss on his left cheek. As she watched Lin Jie's face gradually turn red, she laughed heartily.

Lately, she's enjoyed teasing Lin Jie like this, finding his embarrassed and innocent look very amusing.

Lin Jie wiped his cheek with the back of his hand and remarked, "With the pricing of your shop's clothes, two thousand in sales only means selling about ten pieces!"

"Miaomiao and I used to sell at a night market stall, selling cultural shirts, and we could sell thirty pieces in one night."

Zhang Xiaoxiao retorted defiantly, "Tch, there's nothing comparable about that, okay?"

Lin Miao emerged from the bathroom, smiling, "Xiaoxiao, wash your hands and come eat! I can smell the delicious food my brother cooked tonight, and he made my favorite egg pancakes, hehe."

A few minutes later, the three sat around the table to have their late-night meal!

Lately, with Lin Jie's increased exercise, he also needed a fourth meal.

Lin Miao took a bite of rice, swallowed it with winter melon, and said softly, "Brother, an old customer of mine told me he's planning to sell his house tonight. His house is in the nearby Xiangtai District, about the same as these old houses we live in!"

"Brother, should we buy it?"

She wished, "Pay a bit more for the down payment, and then use my name for the loan, it should work."

Thinking about the plans for the next few months, Lin Jie shook his head, "Miaomiao, don't rush to buy a house, let's wait a few months, I have my plans."

"Oh..."

Lin Miao responded softly and resumed eating quietly, though her displeasure was evident.

"Here, Miaomiao, have some meatballs!"

Zhang Xiaoxiao served Lin Miao some meatballs, smiling, "I know what your brother means. If you buy another house, it definitely won't be an old house without an elevator."

"Now, Binhai's house prices have peaked, and many new properties are offering promotions like free renovations and furniture to boost sales."

"So, my suggestion is, if you buy another house, buy one in a new residential area with a good environment."

Lin Miao worriedly said, "New houses have large areas and high shared costs, we can't afford them."

Lin Jie also picked up a large piece of green pepper egg pancake and placed it in Lin Miao's bowl, comforting her, "Not to mention the past one or two months, I've already earned over 1.2 million. Going forward, I have a fixed monthly income of around twenty thousand, and the money I can earn will only increase."

"Miaomiao, I will make sure you live in a big house, trust your brother."

Lin Miao's face beamed with a smile, "I naturally trust my brother, I just don't want you to work so hard, and you need money for college next year too."

"I'm content with buying our own little house now."

Zhang Xiaoxiao feigned annoyance, "Are you tired of living with me, is that why you're eager to buy a house and move out?"

"No! Not at all!"

Lin Miao hastily explained, "We're not tired; we just don't want to disturb you for too long!"

"You're at the age to find a boyfriend and should be dating, but with my brother and me living here, it makes things inconvenient for you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoxiao was taken aback and then burst into laughter.

She pinched Lin Miao's little nose and smiled, "You're quite small, but you worry like an adult."

"Since we're on the topic, let me tell you, a long time ago, I decided I will never marry in this lifetime."

"Huh, why is that, Xiaoxiao?"

Lin Miao was puzzled, and Lin Jie also looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao with curiosity.

Zhang Xiaoxiao sighed, "There isn't a special reason. Growing up, I only saw my parents bickering or fighting every day! After their divorce, they remarried, and life was still full of hardship and conflict."

"I just feel that marriage seems scary and meaningless, so I decided not to marry at all. Anyways, I can support myself and don't need a partner to live well."

The three of them grew up in unfortunate families, with a desire for but also a fear of home and love, only varying in degrees.

Zhang Xiaoxiao's words deeply resonated with Lin Miao!

Her eyes turned red, and she looked at Lin Jie, pitifully saying, "I don't want to get married either, I just want to be with my brother forever! If one day my brother gets tired of me, I'll live alone, anyhow, I can support myself."

Lin Jie knocked on the dining table, "Alright, let's not think about unhappy things. Aren't we living well now? Hurry up and eat, leftovers don't taste as good reheated."

After dinner, the three watched TV for a while, then cleaned up and went to rest.

The next day, as usual, Lin Jie made breakfast, then went to the gym to exercise, and returned in the afternoon to study.

In the evening, he had dinner early and went to a road near the residential area, getting into Luo Shanshan's MINI Cooper.

As Lin Jie fastened his seatbelt, he asked, "If I win, you'll give me a good car. Are these races you're organizing have a big bet?"

Luo Shanshan drove the car into the traffic and casually replied, "The stakes aren't that big; it's more about not being able to stand the opponent's arrogance."

"Lin Jie, you must give it your all tonight and win this for me!"

Lin Jie nodded, "Since I promised you, I'll definitely try my best to win. Oh, Shanshan, I want to discuss something with you."

"What is it? Just say it!"

Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "If I win the race tonight, can we change the fifty to sixty thousand car you promised to a car worth about ten thousand, and make up the difference in cash?"

Luo Shanshan nearly drove the car onto the median strip, but after regaining control, she grudgingly said, "As long as you win tonight, everything is negotiable!"

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