Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Ye Ling’s Life Pursuit [2]

"Let’s set the time for four p.m. tomorrow, at Xingrui Coffee near Modu University," Ye Ling said immediately.

’My class ends at three-forty tomorrow afternoon, so I can go meet him right after,’ he thought.

"Alright."

Lin Xiao didn’t waste any more words and hung up.

"What was that about?"

Ning Ruoxi, who was sitting beside Ye Ling, asked.

At her question, Ye Ling didn’t hide anything and casually explained the situation with the Xia Wei Group.

"You’re amazing! Here, you’ve earned a reward—a piece of braised pork!"

Ning Ruoxi said, a look of adoration in her eyes as she fed Ye Ling the meat.

"Whoa! Brother Ling, sister-in-law, can’t you give us single guys who are slaving away at our studies a break?"

"I can’t take it anymore! I just can’t! Now even the cafeteria isn’t safe!"

Just then, He Jian and two others happened to walk by. Seeing the scene, they couldn’t help but cry out in protest.

Hearing their voices, Ning Ruoxi’s face turned crimson, and she lowered her head.

"What’s with all the noise?"

Ye Ling shot the guys a glare and huffed. "Get lost."

"You got it. We’re outta here," He Jian replied instantly.

’Hell, in a situation like this, he wouldn’t stick around even if Ye Ling paid him to.’

’He couldn’t stomach such a heavy dose of PDA!’

"How has your studying been going lately?"

Ye Ling asked Ning Ruoxi with a soft chuckle.

"No problem at all. I’ll pass for sure!"

Ning Ruoxi said with great confidence.

"Awesome."

Ye Ling affectionately patted her head.

As Ye Ling patted her head, Ning Ruoxi closed her eyes, purring like a contented kitten.

She loved it when Ye Ling stroked her head like that. It felt so warm and safe!

...

「The next day.」

After his classes ended that afternoon, Ye Ling went straight to Xingrui Coffee.

When he arrived, Lin Xiao had already been waiting for some time.

"Ye Xiaoyou!"

Lin Xiao immediately stood up when he saw Ye Ling arrive.

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"Sorry, class ran a little late," Ye Ling said apologetically.

"I just got here myself."

Lin Xiao smiled and sat back down. "Care for a coffee? My treat."

"Blue Mountain, please," Ye Ling replied casually.

"One Blue Mountain and one latte."

Lin Xiao casually called a server over. He then took out a USB drive and handed it to Ye Ling. "Ye Xiaoyou, this contains the main source code for the Noah operating system."

"Alright, let me take a look."

Ye Ling took out his laptop, plugged in the drive, and scanned through the contents. After a few moments, he had a good grasp of the situation.

"Ye Xiaoyou, how much time do you think you’ll need?"

Seeing Ye Ling look up, Lin Xiao asked, "The Xia Wei Group’s need for the Noah operating system is quite urgent, so..."

"A week. By the end of the month at the latest," Ye Ling said after a moment of thought.

"That’s fantastic!"

Lin Xiao exclaimed.

His own estimate had been about two months. He never expected Ye Ling to be able to deliver the system framework within the month. This was the best possible outcome!

"On behalf of the Xia Wei Group, I thank you again," Lin Xiao said with great solemnity.

"You’re being too formal. I think the Noah OS is already pretty perfect on its own. If it weren’t for the incredibly stable ecosystems that Little Green People and Fruit have built over the past decade, Noah would definitely be a mainstream contender," Ye Ling said with a serious expression.

And he wasn’t just saying that to flatter Lin Xiao. The Noah OS was a step up from the Little Green People and Fruit systems in some ways, primarily because it introduced the concept of an "all-scenario" experience.

This "all-scenario" concept, in simple terms, was about creating a single operating system that could run seamlessly on computers, phones, and tablets.

And that was precisely the limitation of most current operating systems.

That’s why Ye Ling called it perfect—at least in concept, it was a perfect evolution from the traditional approach.

"In any case, we have to thank you. Without your help, the Xia Wei Group would be facing a difficult future," Lin Xiao said with a wry smile.

Just then, the server arrived with their coffee.

"You should try the coffee. It’s quite good here," Ye Ling said with a light chuckle, picking up his cup.

"Alright."

Lin Xiao nodded, picked up his own cup, blew on it gently, and took a small sip. He closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them again, they were shining.

"It really is excellent."

He drank a fair amount of coffee, so he knew a thing or two about it.

Just one sip was enough for him to tell that this wasn’t made from instant granules. It was brewed from real, high-quality beans.

After finishing his coffee, Ye Ling didn’t linger. He was eager to get home.

Ning Ruoxi didn’t have classes today, so she wasn’t at Modu University. He couldn’t wait to see his girl.

When Ye Ling arrived home, Ning Ruoxi had already prepared dinner. She stood at the door, waiting for him with a beaming smile. "Welcome home, sir!"

"Such a good wife," Ye Ling replied with a small smile, pinching her cheek.

"Hehe, come on, let’s eat!"

Ning Ruoxi gave a goofy grin.

That single phrase of praise from Ye Ling made her happier than anything else.

"Alright."

Ye Ling nodded and followed Ning Ruoxi into the kitchen.

The table was covered with all sorts of dishes, all clearly made by Ning Ruoxi herself.

At that moment, Ye Ling felt the fatigue from his long day wash away, replaced by a warmth spreading through his chest.

He didn’t have grand ambitions in life. Coming home to a hot meal and an embrace from the one he loved—that was more than enough.

"Go on, eat up."

Ning Ruoxi sat beside him, resting her chin in her hands, simply watching him eat.

"You’re not eating?"

Ye Ling asked curiously.

"You eat first. I’ll watch you."

Ning Ruoxi pouted. "I like watching you eat."

"Alright."

Ye Ling smiled, pinching her cheek again. He picked up a bite of food with his chopsticks and held it to her lips. "Here, baby. Let me feed you."

A gentle smile graced Ning Ruoxi’s face as she ate the bite he offered.

After dinner, it was seven o’clock.

"I found a movie today. Want to watch it together?"

Ning Ruoxi looked at Ye Ling expectantly.

"Of course."

Ye Ling smiled and sat down on the sofa, pulling Ning Ruoxi into his arms.

This was where the perks of a luxury apartment at Tomson Riviera really shone. The place had its own private theater, with quality that rivaled an actual cinema.

And most importantly, you had much more freedom.

For instance, Ye Ling could lie back on the sofa, holding Ning Ruoxi close, and watch a movie while taking in the scent of her hair.

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