Selfie for Director Xia, Luxurious Serviced Apartment

The graduate student dorm.

Xia Lin couldn't help but smile as she looked at the message Su Bai had sent on her phone.

What kind of human talk is that?

You're tired of staying in luxury hotels, aren't you?

Ordinary people can't even afford to stay there.

However, considering Xia Lin's background, Su Bai's question, while seemingly absurd, wasn't just him complaining without reason.

Xia Lin had stayed in five-star hotels costing over a thousand a night with her parents when she was very young.

She had even experienced more expensive ones.

Once, when her mother returned to their hometown and her father was on a business trip, during the summer vacation, he took her to stay at the Hilton for half a month straight.

Xia Lin had plenty of grounds to speak on Su Bai's troubles.

Recently captivated by Su Bai's physique, Xia Lin seriously considered the matter and typed out her thoughts:

[Xia Tianlin: Although hotels are luxurious, they are still hotels. They lack a sense of home, and living in them for too long can make one feel detached from reality.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: That makes sense!]

[Crispy Big White Goose: So, in that case, traditional renting is still the way to go for long-term living.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: But hotels have people to help manage things, which is really convenient. That's an advantage renting can't match.]

[Xia Tianlin: What, are you planning to move off-campus, Su?]

[Crispy Big White Goose: Yep, that's the plan. Just wanted to report it to Director Xia first.]

[Xia Tianlin: You're such a good student, Su! Thumbs up~]

[Crispy Big White Goose: [Big White Goose_scratching head, embarrassed]]

[Crispy Big White Goose: By the way, is there any possibility of a high-end rental option that also offers hotel services?]

[Xia Tianlin: The kind you're talking about exists in the market, but the price is quite high. Most students probably can't afford it.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: Director Xia, do I look like an ordinary student?]

[Crispy Big White Goose: [Image][Image][Image][Image]]

Su Bai seized the opportunity to send Xia Lin a set of photos of his abs.

He had taken them in the washroom just now.

He had to admit, the Body Enhancement Fluid from the System Brother was truly amazing.

The physique it sculpted was even better than that of male models.

[Xia Tianlin: [Blushing emoji]]

[Xia Tianlin: Why are you sending pictures out of nowhere? Save them for your girlfriend, don't act crazy with your advisor!]

[Crispy Big White Goose: I just thought you'd like to see them. You didn't seem to mind the ones I sent a few days ago.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: If you don't like them, Director Xia, I won't send any more.]

[Xia Tianlin: ...]

[Xia Tianlin: To be honest, they are indeed good-looking. You must have put in a lot of effort to achieve that physique, Su?]

Xia Lin herself was an active person and naturally had a keen interest in maintaining a good physique.

After chatting about fitness-related topics for a while, they returned to the main subject.

[Xia Tianlin: The type you're describing, which combines the feeling of home with hotel services, is called a "Serviced Apartment."]

[Xia Tianlin: It originated as a business model abroad and has become very popular in China in recent years, highly favored by high-end business professionals.]

[Xia Tianlin: Let me ask in advance, what's your budget, Su?]

Su Bai did some calculations.

His current savings were over ten million.

The system had said that for rental expenses, he could pay up to a year in advance.

This meant his monthly rent shouldn't exceed one million.

[Crispy Big White Goose: No more than one million a month.]

[Xia Tianlin: ...]

[Xia Tianlin: [Little dog hitting someone emoji]]

[Xia Tianlin: With that budget, are you trying to live in a palace?]

[Crispy Big White Goose: Not a palace. I heard places like palaces, castles, or ancient towns have bad internet, and I like to play games.]

[Xia Tianlin: [Little dog mischievous smile]]

[Xia Tianlin: Wait a moment, I'll find some links for you. They are all reputable brands with branches in Jiangcheng, serviced apartments.]

A short while later, Xia Lin sent over several web links.

Su Bai looked around, feeling quite satisfied.

Serviced apartments were like hotels, where an entire building was managed and operated independently by a specific brand.

The interior decoration and design were similar to high-end, spacious residential apartments.

Kitchen, bathroom, walk-in closet, parking...

All the amenities were comparable to owning your own home.

However, you didn't have to worry about renovations, and there was 24-hour butler service for cleaning, maintenance, and even requests for meals.

Additionally, serviced apartments often came with private gyms, swimming pools, Chinese and Western restaurants, lounges, media rooms, bars...

Some even had outrageous amenities like golf courses or race tracks.

Of course, the price wasn't comparable to a Wanda apartment costing two to three thousand yuan a month.

The smallest units started at 100 square meters, and the daily rate was higher than the Marriott suite with a river view that Su Bai was currently staying in.

For larger units, the price started at three thousand yuan per night.

That worked out to over a hundred thousand yuan a month.

Of course, in reality, contracts were monthly, and discounts were available for booking multiple months at once. Paying for a full year upfront offered even greater discounts.

But even with discounts, it was a way of renting that office workers couldn't even imagine.

For Su Bai, money wasn't an issue.

The key was the quality of living.

He wanted luxury, but also a sense of everyday comfort.

After reviewing the link Xia Lin sent him, Su Bai had an epiphany. Wasn't this just like renting a top-tier apartment in the city center with a bunch of attentive services?

He could pick the most luxurious serviced apartment, rent it for a year, and get millions back in cash.

Once his savings grew a bit more, he'd find a mansion in Jiangcheng, buy it, and then slowly renovate it according to his own ideas.

After the renovation was complete, he'd move into the mansion.

Su Bai's thoughts flowed, and he quickly finalized his plan.

[Crispy Big White Goose: Thank you, Director Xia. This information is very helpful.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: I think the 'Ascott' brand is good. Although it's a bit expensive, they have a branch very close to the school. It's by the river, so the location and scenery are excellent.]

[Xia Tianlin: Student Su, your taste is excellent. If you're not concerned about the budget, this one is indeed the most suitable for students to live in.]

[Crispy Big White Goose: I plan to go take a look tomorrow. Director Xia, are you free tomorrow? Would you like to accompany me?]

Inviting his advisor to go apartment hunting?

This kid has some nerve.

Xia Lin felt a little flustered, but it quickly turned into a playful amusement.

After all, she was from a wealthy family and had seen a lot of the world.

She could tell that Su Bai's family was very well-off, which was a stark contrast to his own simple lifestyle in terms of food and clothing.

"He's a low-key young master... and he has such a good physique. It really shows that there are hidden talents among university students."

Xia Lin muttered to herself, unable to resist opening the photo Su Bai had sent her earlier and saved in her album.

It made her mouth water.

Oh no, I'm going to drool...

Honestly, Xia Lin was genuinely tempted.

She hadn't dated anyone in many years. Given her family background, she didn't need to gain anything from a man through a relationship; she was a girl who had grown up with a silver spoon in her mouth.

However, Xia Lin also didn't like showing off her wealth. She had been diligently studying, pursuing postgraduate studies, and working, constantly improving herself.

She didn't have grand ambitions, but at least she wanted to be a useful person to society.

She suddenly realized that Su Bai seemed quite similar to her.

He was also the type of low-key wealthy person who lived a simple life.

And Su Bai's great physique meant he must enjoy sports, which was perfect because Xia Lin also liked sports.

It was a match made in heaven!

Except for the fact that she was his advisor and he was a freshman, which made their relationship a bit awkward...

Xia Lin shook her head, deciding not to think too much about it for now. They could just be friends.

So, she immediately accepted Su Bai's invitation and arranged to go see the Ascott apartment together the next morning.