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 Chapter 1: Monopoly-Game System

    Entrance of Jianghan District Civil Affairs Bureau.

    Yang Hao tucked the freshly acquired divorce certificate into his jacket pocket, th took out his phone to op the Kangaroo Delivery Rider app and tapped to go online.

    Because of the divorce, he hadn''t received a single order since this morning.

    "You can''t just keep delivering takeout forever, you should find a stable job!"

    "Besides, Xixi is getting bigger, and having a dad who delivers takeout will embarrass her."

    Li Manshu stood with her feet d in stilettos, legs wrapped in tight jeans, and her khaki Goriz trch coat left op, revealing a  knit sweater underneath. Her figure was graceful, showing no signs of having giv birth.

    She stood atop the stairway while Yang Hao stood below, forced to look up at her.

    It was just like the dynamics at home before their marriage ded.

    "There''s no shame in earning money honestly without stealing or robbing."

    "Xixi will understand me," Yang Hao replied indiffertly.

    He didn''t feel much hatred towards the woman he had shared six years of his life with, who had also giv him a lovely daughter.

    He just thought he had be blind and had misjudged her.

    After all, it had be Li Manshu who pursued him reltlessly in the beginning.

    Six years prior, the 9-year-old Yang Hao owned two hotpot restaurants each spanning two hundred square meters.

    The restaurants were bustling, and his annual ie was betwe six and sev hundred thousand, making his life quitefortable.

    It was also that year that he met Li Manshu, who was working part-time at one of his stores.

    She was young and beautiful, sev years his junior, and she made the first move on him.

    Yang Hao, who had reached marrying age, quickly fell for this industrious, ssible, and gtle "younger sister."

    The two soon became an item, and Li Manshu wt from part-time waitress to the proprietress of both hotpot restaurants.

    Not long after their marriage, Li Manshu became pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl the following year.

    At 30, Yang Hao felt like a winner in the game of life.

    A small sess in business, a beautiful wife, and a newborn princess.

    To provide better living conditions for his wife and daughter, he set about expanding his hotpot restaurants. After a period of research, he finalized three more locations, increasing the number of his stores to five.

    He became the owner of five hotpot restaurants and visioned expanding his business nationwide, aiming to be a well-known national hotpot chain like Haido.

    However, a sudd "disaster" changed everything.

    Initially, Yang Hao didn''t think much of it, believing it would soon pass, ev feeling happy to spd more time at home with his wife and daughter.

    But the disaster wasn''t as simple as he imagined. He clched his teeth and survived the first year, the second year, but ultimately sumbed in the third year.

    All five hotpot restaurants wt out of business, his savings werepletely gone, and he was left with a bank loan.

    Th he noticed that his once gtle and virtuous wife had changed.

    She became harsh and critical.

    She became mercary.

    The admiration and respect she had for him vanished.

    asionally, she would mock him with sarcastic remarks.

    For survival, Yang Hao started looking for a job, but with just an ordinary bachelor''s degree in an era where academic qualifications were severely depreciated, ev young graduates struggled to find employmt. And there he was, a 35-year-old "worn-out guy," too old for many jobs that set the hiring cutoff at the age of 35ˇŞhe couldn''t ev get past that barrier.

    To make money, he had no choice but to deliver takeout.

    Meanwhile, Li Manshu, a married woman with outstanding appearance and demeanor, found herself a dect job.

    Consequtly, their domestic status underwt a dramatic reversal.

    A month ago, Li Manshu unsurprisingly proposed a divorce.

    Yesterday marked the d of the one-month cooling-off period, and today Li Manshu couldn''t wait to summon Yang Hao to collect the divorce certificate!

    She was the perfect embodimt of the phrase "Wh danger appeared, every man for himself."

    Only to say that sharing wealth is easy but during hardship together is much harder.

    Wh you joy an afflut material life, 90 or ev 99 perct of wom can stay happily by your side.

    But wh material life is scarce, that perctage drops dramatically.

    There are definitely wom willing to share both the bitter and sweet with a man; unfortunately, Li Manshu wasn''t one of them.

    Ding!

    Monopoly-Game System instation sessful...

    Host: Yang Hao

    Age: 35

    Height: 8cm

    Weight: 9 kg

    Wealth Value: 5,000

    Health Index: 68

    Intelligce Quotit: 78

    Combat Power: 65

    Skills: None

    Main Quest Progress: 0%

    Ding!

    You have a new mission!

    As a Monopoly Game personage, you should have a healthy body. The host''s weight is detected to be excessive, posing pottial health risks.

    Mission Contt: Lose weight

    Mission Reward: The host will be rewarded 0,000 for each kilogram lost. If the host''s weight drops to 50 kg, the progress of the main quest will increase by %!

    This...

    The sudd alert in Yang Hao''s mind startled him.

    A Monopoly-Game?

    The one I oft y?

    Yang Hao hurriedly checked his phone only to find that the Monopoly-Game he had always had on his phone had vanished!

    "If you wer''t Xixi''s father, I wouldn''t bother saying another word to you!"

    "Last piece of advice, for Xixi''s sake, get a more respectable job!"

    Beep beep beep...

    At this momt, a ck BMW parked by the roadside started honking its horn repeatedly.

    As the driver''s window rolled down, a man wearing gold-rimmed sses waved at Li Manshu.

    "You better watch yourself!"

    Without staying any longer, Li Manshu left these words behind and walked toward the BMW 5 Series.

    Ding!

    You have received a new order.

    At the same time, the familiar voice of the Kangaroo Delivery came from Yang Hao''s phone.

    He instinctively nced at the order information: the pickup spot was a cake shop one kilometer away, and the delivery neighborhood was less than two kilometers from the pickup ceˇŞa prime order.

    Right now, Yang Hao couldn''t be sure whether the Monopoly-Game System was real or fake, but he still had to live his life. He took a deep breath and th mounted the electric bicycle parked beside him.

    "Brother, don''t worry."

    "I''ll take good care of Manshu!"

    The man with the gold-rimmed sses stuck his head out of the driver''s seat, saying smugly.

    Hmph!

    Ptui!

    Yang Hao couldn''t be bothered to argue with such a person. As the electric bike started, he spat directly at him.

    Damn!!!

    The distance betwe the two was quite close, and the thick old phlegm that Yang Hao vomited directlynded on the man''s nose.

    The spit dribbled down, slowly reaching his lips.

    Li Manshu hurriedly took out a tissue to help wipe it off.

    "What kind of manners!"

    "What the actual fuck are these manners!"

    "Fucking shit!!!"

    After wiping off the phlegm that almost flowed into his mouth, Sh Mingshan burst into curses.

    "Dear, let''s not stoop to his level."

    "A filthy delivery guy, what manners can he have."

    Li Manshu hurriedlyforted him on the side.

    "You must have be blind to have chos such a man," Sh Mingshan sneered, th grabbed a wet wipe to clean his face.

    "I was young and foolish at that time..."

    Manshu whimpered, with a look of pitiable reminie.

    "Alright, alright, let''s not talk about the past. I''ll take you out for a big meal to celebrate!" Sh Mingshan lewdly pinched the woman''s soft and stic breast, inttionally disying a provocative expression, th started the car.

 Chapter 2: 2, what a coincidence

    Holiday International.

    The developer positioned it as a high-dmunity, but in reality, it was at best upper-mid-range, a far cry from the truly upscale neighborhoods in Jiangchg.

    Deliverym with electric scooters wer''t allowed into theplex, so Yang Hao had to go on foot. Since he was delivering a birthday cake, he dared not run and proceeded with utmost caution.

    With two minutes to spare before the delivery deadline, he arrived at the customer''s door.

    He rang the doorbell on the fingerprint lock, and soon the door was oped.

    "Thank you."

    A beautiful, apron-d woman in her early thirties received the cake and thanked him with a radiant smile.

    "No problem."

    Yang Hao replied and casually marked the order as delivered.

    As he prepared to leave, the beautiful woman suddly called out to him, "Big brother, wait a momt."

    "What''s up?"

    Yang Hao nced at her, puzzled.

    "Some cockroaches have crawled out from somewhere in the kitch, could you help me get rid of them?"

    "I can give you fifty yuan."

    The beautiful woman said somewhat dejectedly.

    "Uh, sure!"

    Yang Hao, short of cash and ambition, found fifty yuan very significant, as it meant he could afford an extra meal for his daughter that night.

    "Thank you, th pleasee in."

    The beautiful woman took out a pair of m''s slippers from the shoe cab.

    As she bt down to grab the slippers, her sleep pants inadverttly tighted, tuating the ed curves of her buttocks, a charm unique to mature wom.

    Once inside, Yang Hao subconsciously scanned the room and th saw the wedding photo on the wall. The woman had indeed be beautiful in her youth, and through the V-neck of her wedding dress, one could glimpse her tempting cleavage.

    The man beside her looked refined, with gold-rimmed sses perched on his nose.

    Huh?

    That man looked somewhat familiar.

    What a coincidce!!

    Yang Hao was shocked. This was  other than the BMW driver he had spat a glob of ''8 vintage phlegm on!

    He didn''t know the man''s name, but he knew his surname was Sh and that he was Director Sh at the advertising agcy where Li Manshu worked.

    Li Manshu had be talking about the highly capable Director Sh not long after she started working, so Yang Hao wasn''t surprised they ded up together.

    However, he hadn''t expected the beautiful woman in front of him to be Director Sh''s wife.

    "Big brother, the kitch is this way,"

    Seeing Yang Hao standing still in a daze, Wang Xueru reminded him.

    "Oh, right."

    Yang Hao collected his thoughts, his gaze inadverttly sweeping across Wang Xueru''s cheeks. The woman''s features wer''t as striking as Li Manshu''s, but her figure was more voluptuous, with a charm in her eyes and brows, like a ripe peach.

    Mr. Sh is quite the lucky man!

    Yang Hao sighed inwardly, while an unsavory thought emerged in his mind.

    MD, I''m a dect man!

    Yang Hao rubbed his temples, driving away the little devil in his thoughts.

    The kitch was fairly spacious, at sev or eight square meters, with a row of cabs against the left wall.

    Catching a few cockroaches in such space wasn''t easy.

    To catch them, one needed to figure out where they wereing from. Cockroaches like dark, damp ces, so the area near the drainpipes was the primary spot to check.

    There was only one drainpipe under the sink in the kitch, and Yang Hao examined it carefully; it was well-sealed, so the cockroaches couldn''t havee from there.

    That left the vttor duct as the only connection to the outside, and wh he oped the top cab, sure ough, the check valve was loose, leaving a gap betwe the exhaust pipe of the range hood and the wall.

    "You''ve be getting backdrafts wh cookingtely, hav''t you?"

    Yang Hao asked Wang Xueru, who stood at the kitch trance.

    "Yes."

    "How did you know?"

    Wang Xueru''s eyes twinkled with surprise as she looked at Yang Hao.

    "The check valve was loose, and the cockroaches must havee from either the neighbors above or below. It''s a good thing we found it in time."

    Yang Hao exined as he tighted the check valve and th said to Wang Xueru, "Close the door tightly; I''ll look for those few roaches."

    ```

    "Okay."

    Wang Xueru nodded and quickly closed the kitch''s sliding door.

    Thus, the kitch became an closed space, ready for a dogfight.

    Only, the "dog" Yang Hao was after wasn''t easy to find; it took the strgth of nine bulls and two tigers for him to kill five cockroaches.

    Who knows how many more were hiding in ces he couldn''t find.

    Yang Hao stopped searching and came out of the kitch with the five roaches wrapped in a paper towel, "I only found these five for now. There should be more, but it''s too hard to continue like this."

    "I know a type of cockroach medicine that works really well. You can buy a packter, and scatter some in the kitch tonight. Seal the kitch door, and you should see results by the next day."

    "Thanks so much."

    "Let''s add each other on WeChat, and I''ll transfer the money to you."

    Wang Xueru kept thanking him. In fact, she was just trying her luck earlier and didn''t actually expect the delivery guy to be able to solve the problem.

    However, he surprised her not only by finding the cause of the cockroach problem but also by fixing the issue with the oil smoke.

    She had mtioned the cooking smoke issue to her husband several times, but he had shown an utterly indiffert attitude.

    After adding each other on WeChat, Wang Xueru thought for a momt and th said, "Brother, could you please buy the cockroach medicine for me? I don''t ev know where to buy it, and I''m afraid of buying the wrong kind."

    "If possible, I''ll transfer you a hundred for your trouble."

    "Uh, okay th."

    Yang Hao nodded. In fact, he wasn''t doing this for the money anymore, but rather, he was inttionally trying to make the acquaintance of this beautiful young woman.

    "Thank you so much!"

    Wang Xueru hurriedly expressed her gratitude and also transferred the hundred yuan to him.

    "I''ll go buy it now."

    Yang Hao didn''t put on any airs and simply epted the money.

    He was quite expericed in dealing with cockroaches, having worked in the catering industry for over a decade. Restaurant kitchs were always a paradise for roaches, and in his efforts to exterminate them, Yang Hao had tried many methods and various cockroach medicines. Among them, one called "Cockroach Gel Bait" proved to be quite effective.

    Half an hourter.

    Yang Hao returned, holding a box of Cockroach Gel Bait.

    "There are instructions inside; just follow them and you''ll be fine."

    He handed the cockroach medicine to Wang Xueru, offering advice as he did.

    "Thank you. How much was this? I''ll transfer the money to you."

    Wang Xueru took out her phone ready to transfer the money.

    "No need, the hundred you gave is ough."

    Yang Hao waved his hand. The box of medicine cost thirty yuan, so he had sevty left, which was fine.

    Of course, the main reason was to create some good karma.

    "I''ll still give it to you, though; you''ve gone through a lot of trouble for me." Wang Xueru felt somewhat embarrassed; the man had be busy running a for her for more than an hour.

    "If you really want to return the favor, just give me a bottle of water to drink."

    After being busy for half a day, Yang Hao was indeed thirsty.

    "Look at my head, I didn''t ev think to offer you water..."

    Wang Xueru, chiding herself, quickly grabbed a bottle of water and handed it to Yang Hao, "Brother, I truly appreciate your help today!"

    "I''m not volunteering here, no need to be polite."

    Yang Hao gestured dismissively. This beautiful young woman was truly polite, continuously saying "thank you" since they''d met.

    "Is the cake for your child?"

    Drinking some water, Yang Hao casually pointed to the cake on the table.

    "Yes, today is my daughter''s 8th birthday."

    "8 years old, a little first grader." Yang Hao said.

    "Yes, she''ll be in second grade starting September."

    Warmth glowed in Wang Xueru''s eyes as she spoke of her daughter.

    Yang Hao took another sip of water. He had intded to leave directly, but th he thought of Mr. Sh by the Civil Affairs Bureau and couldn''t help but ask, "Saw the wedding picture on the wall; your husband seems familiar. Is his surname Sh?"

    "Yes, do you know him?"

    Wang Xueru was very surprised, not expecting the delivery guy to know her husband as well.

    "Not really; just saw him at the stairs in Inspiration Advertising wh I was delivering food and with..."

    "Oh, a customer is calling me, sorry."

    Yang Hao inttionally left his stce hanging and pretded to answer a call as he headed for the elevator.

    ```

 Chapter 3: 3, Xixi and her aunt

    "Big brother, at least make yourself clear!"

    "Met him and what?"

    Wang Xueru couldn''t help but ask, but just th, the elevator reached her floor, and she watched as the other person got on.

    Wang Xueru clched her fists subconsciously, as she indeed didn''t fully trust her husband because he had cheated before.

    But Sh Mingshan had knelt before her, pleading desperately and repeatedly assured her it wouldn''t happ again.

    For the sake of keeping her family intact, she had forgiv him.

    However, Yang Hao''s words had once again made her suspicious of Sh Mingshan.

    In fact, she had rectly ssed that something was off with Sh Mingshan; not only was he working overtime frequtly, but he also hadn''t touched her much once he was home.

    She once read a stce online: "If someone doesn''t eat at home, it''s because they''ve already eat outside."

    At the trance of Holiday International.

    Yang Hao mounted his electric bike and continued to take orders.

    He had deliberately nted a seed of doubt in Wang Xueru''s mind, now all he had to do was wait for it to slowly germinate and grow.

    Yang Hao had be running a delivering orders all afternoon, and it wasn''t until four-thirty that he temporarily stopped working and wt to Belle Kindergart.

    He was a bitte, and by the time he arrived, twty or thirty parts had already gathered at the trance to pick up their childr.

    "Yang''s here, how many orders did you deliver today?"

    As soon as Yang Hao parked his electric bike, an elderlydy approached him.

    "Not ev thirty yet."

    His day had be more dyed than usual; gerally, by this time, Yang would have delivered at least forty orders. After several months of practice, he had be an expericed delivery guy.

    "Yang, have you thought about finding another mother for Xixi?"

    The elderlydy asked again. About half a month ago, during a casual chat she had learned about Yang Hao''s divorce. It seemed like she might be trying to introduce him to someone.

    "Not nning on it at the momt!"

    "Thank you, Mrs. Zhang."

    Yang Hao politely declined. After his marriage to Li Manshu, he really didn''t have any desire to marry again, and ev if he did, his currt situation wouldn''t allow it.

    Not to mtion not having a house or a car, he was also in debt by over two hundred thousand yuan, and on top of that, he was a divorced single father.

    With his status, he would be at the very bottom of the pecking order in the matchmaking market.

    "That''s true, after all, you just divorced; it''s best to take some time."

    "Whever you''re ready to look for someone, just tell me..."

    The elderlydy was Zhang Guilin, and she was there to pick up her grandson from school.

    Yang Hao''s precious daughter, Xixi, was ssmates with Zhang Guilin''s grandson, which is why they had gott to know each other from picking up the kids.

    While the two were talking, there was amotion at the trance of the kindergart as the teachers walked out with the childr.

    Yang Hao quickly moved closer and soon idtified his precious daughter among the group of kids.

    The little girl, clean and , looked like a porcin doll.

    "Daddy!"

    Xixi waved her little hands excitedly upon seeing her dad.

    "Xixi, go to daddy."

    The female teacher who had brought the kids out nodded to Xixi.

    "Goodbye, Mrs. Qiqi."

    Xixi waved to the teacher and th ran toward her dad.

    Yang Hao scooped up his daughter, gtly kissing her chubby cheek.

    Bankruptcy, divorce, his wife''s betrayal!

    In rect times, a session of blows hade one after another, and Yang Hao''s mood had be very depressed. What kept him going was his beloved daughter.

    Whever he felt like he couldn''t go on, just thinking of Xixi would revive him.

    "What did you have for dinner at kindergart?"

    Yang Hao walked with his daughter in his arms, asking her as they wt.

    "Sweet potatoes, chick wings, tofu, and carrots..."

    Xixi rested her little head on her dad''s shoulder, listing the foods she had for dinner.

    Yang Hao nodded, th touched the braided pigtails behind Xixi''s head and asked, "Did your teacher do your hair like this?"

    "It was Mrs. Qiqi who did it. She said I look pretty with these braids," Xixi replied with a soft and pleased tone in her voice.

    "Mm, it''s pretty."

    "I''ll do your hair like that tomorrow too."

    As they chatted, the father and daughter had reached the electric scooter. Yang Hao took out a little helmet from under the seat for Xixi, secured it on her, and had her stand on the footboard.

    "Stand tight, Xixi."

    "Daddy''s going to start it now."

    "Yay, let''s go!"

    Xixi shouted with full thusiasm.

    Yang Hao started the electric scooter, and they quickly returned to the residtial area where they were currtly rting.

    This was a resettlemt area, with rts significantly cheaper than those in regr neighborhoods.

    He rted a fifty-square-meter one-bedroom apartmt that came with all the necessary home appliances for a monthly rt of ,500 yuan.

    In a robust second-tier provincial capital like Jiangchg, this rt was indeed a bargain.

    Upon oping the door, they were greeted with the aroma of meat...

    "Wow, it smells delicious!"

    "It''s Auntie!"

    Xixi first took a deep sniff, th switched to her slippers and ran towards the kitch.

    "Xixi, don''te in here, there''s a lot of greasy smoke."

    As Xixi was about to dash into the kitch, a pretty-faced girl half-emerged from inside.

    "I knew it was Auntie!"

    "I missed Auntie..."

    Xixi''s chubby face was filled with a guine smile, showing her true fondness for the girl in front of her.

    "I missed Xixi too, so I came over," the girl said, blinking at Xixi.

    "Manni, ar''t you working today?"

    Yang Hao wasn''t surprised to see the girl, as she came by oft, especially over the past month, showing up every other day or so.

    However, the girl''s currt rtionship with Yang Hao was somewhat awkward.

    Because she was Li Manshu''s younger sister, named Li Manni.

    She was a Journalism studt at Jiangchg University, in her sior year. Still, she had started working before the d of the year and had be an intern journalist at the "Jiangchg Eving News" for several months now.

    She had always opposed her sister''s divorce from Yang Hao and firmly supported her brother-inw.

    This was why, ev knowing her sister and Yang Hao were divorced, she would still visit her brother-inw''s house as usual, helping out with cooking and taking care of Xixi.

    That''s also why Xixi was very fond of her beautiful aunt.

    "I only had one interview this afternoon, and I finished early."

    "Brother-inw, go wash your hands. Dinner''s about to be ready."

    Li Manni replied and th wt back into the kitch.

    Yang Hao took off his work uniform, the shirt underneath soaked in sweat from running a delivering orders for hours on d. Not sweating was simply not an option.

    The kangaroo brand uniform was designed to be windproof and warm, and though it wasn''t cold, it was not breathable either, which made the sweat easily soak through his undershirt.

    So Yang Hao took off the shirt and put on a fresh, dry one.

    By the time he had finished washing up, there were already four dishes on the dining table: braised eel, stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork, tiger skin pork trotters, and stir-fried lotus slices.

 Chapter 4: 4, is a benefactor, and also the white moonlight in my heart

    "Wow, so many delicious dishes!"

    "I want to eat more!"

    Looking at the exquisite dishes on the table, Xixi''s eyes sparkled with anticipation. Likely having inherited her father''s ges, the little girl was quite the foodie. Despite having already eat dinner at the kindergart, the sight of the food on the table still made her lick her lips eagerly.

    "What a little glutton!"

    Li Manni, smiling, lifted Xixi onto a chair and started serving rice for the three of them. She only took half a bowl for herself and gave Xixi a little less than half a bowl.

    Th she reached for arger bowl, intding to fill it up with rice.

    "Manni, let me do it myself," Yang Hao said, quickly taking the bowl and serving himself only half a bowl of rice.

    Ev though he was skeptical about the system''s task, Yang Hao decided to give it a try. After all, he needed to lose weight, system task or not.

    In fact, Yang Hao wasn''t overweight before his marriage; he was at a normal weight. However, in the first two years following his marriage, he expericed smooth sailing in his career and with Xixi''s arrival, a little angel.

    At that time, Li Manshu was the epitome of "gtle and virtuous," and the contted Yang Hao put on over fifty pounds in two years, tipping the scales at over two hundred pounds.

    He currtly weighed 9 pounds, which was a doz pounds less from his peak.

    "Brother-inw, don''t you like these dishes?"

    Seeing Yang Hao only take half a bowl of rice, Li Manni frowned slightly. She came from a poor family backg in a small county town, and her family''s financial situation had improved only after her sister married her brother-inw.

    If it hadn''t be for her brother-inw''s financial support, she wouldn''t have had the money to attd the expsive tutoring sses in high school and likely wouldn''t have be able to roll at a key national university like Jiangchg University.

    Moreover, her university tuition and living expses were also paid by her brother-inw.

    Of course, that money was handed to her through her sister, Li Manshu, but Li Manni was no fool. Her sister didn''t work, so where would the moneye from? Ultimately, it all came from her brother-inw.

    Furthermore, this brother-inw not only sponsored her education but also bought a big house for her parts in their hometown county.

    It could be said that her tire family had befitted from Yang Hao''s gerosity.

    Therefore, Li Manni was filled with gratitude toward her brother-inw and despised her sister''s actions. They had a big argumt over it and hadn''t had any contact this month.

    Now, seeing her brother-inw seemingly uninterested in her cooking, Li Manni naturally felt a bit disappointed and siltly made ns to improve her cooking skills wh she had the chance.

    "Manni, don''t overthink it, I need to lose weight," Yang Hao exined with a smile.

    "After all, I''m heading towards forty, and I can''t keep being overweight."

    Seeing through his former niece by marriage''s concern, Yang Hao exined with a smile.

    "Oh, that''s why," Li Manni''s frown rxed and she said cheerfully, "Brother-inw, you''re tall, so you don''t really look too fat, but rather sturdy."

    "Alright, you sure know how to talk!"

    "I''m at 9 pounds and not fat?"

    Yang Hao shook his head, smiling, and began to chew on a slice of lotus root.

    Next to him, Xixi was moring for meat, so Li Manni picked a big piece of thoroughly cooked pork hock and ced it in the little girl''s bowl.

    Xixi immediately started eating with relish, her lips greasy and adorable.

    Pork hock is a term used in the South and Southwest, while in the North, it''s called pork knuckle.

    Wh craving meat, a big pork knuckle is the most satisfying.

    "How''s work be rectly?" Yang Hao asked after taking a few bites.

    "It''s be okay, just running a for news every day, but those stories are quite boring..."

    Li Manni pursed her lips lightly wh bringing up her job, not exactly dissatisfied, but the gap betwe her reality as a journalist and her expectations was ratherrge.

    She had imagined journalists would interview celebrities and political figures, frequting high-d vironmts.

    Yet, the stories she had be coveringtely were about migrant workers chasing unpaid wages, disputes over installing elevators in old residtial buildings, and issues like the instation of building-shaking devices.

    She would either be sured by a group of migrant workers pouring out their grievances, or by a group of elders expecting her to act as a judge betwe them, their faces red and voices loud in argumt, while she, caught in the middle, would sometimes get sshed with saliva...

    Being a junior reporter was tough, with no chance to cover any significant, valuable news, she could only whittle away at her once-great dream of journalism with these trivial issues.

    But Li Manni also understood that she was just an intern, and those big stories were simply out of reach for the time being.

    "Without taking the first step, one cannot travel a thousand miles, without umting small streams, there can be no seas or rivers."

    "Take it slow, I believe that one day you, this little girl, will transform into Reporter Li!" Yang Hao said with aforting chuckle.

    "Brother-inw, I''m not a little girl anymoreˇŞI''ll be  next month," Li Manni corrected, pursing her lips.

    "Alright, a grown woman th!"

    Yang Hao subconsciously looked at the young woman sitting opposite him, his former sister-inw, and felt a sse of daze, since the sisters resembled each other closely. The currt Li Manni had traces of her elder sister Manshu from back in the day.

    The year he met Manshu, she was in her sior year of college, working part-time in his hot pot restaurant to support her studies.

    Yang Hao had quickly made his decision about her because he saw Manshu as a ssible girl, aware of the need to help support her family.

    But in the d, he had be wrong.

    However, as things stood, Li Manni seemed differt from her sister; at least she knew gratitude.

    Of course, people always change, and perhaps after working for a few years, she too would be materialized by this money-ctric society.

    In truth, being money-orited isn''t wrongˇŞeveryone wishes for a better life.

    But being money-orited shouldn''tpromise moral boundaries; one mustn''t harm the innoct. Otherwise, it would be an injustice.

    Yang Hao firmly believed that there is retribution in this world!

    So, whether it was in business before or in interactions in daily life, he held fast to his own principles!

    Besides, he had a daughter; if not for himself, he must umte virtue for Xixi.

    To use a popr phrase from the inte: "Although the world is full of ws, there are always those who strive to md them."

    Feeling Yang Hao''s gaze lingering on her, Li Manni shyly lowered her head.

    She hadplex feelings towards her brother-inw, initially believing it was solely gratitude.

    But rectly, she oft found herself reminiscing about the year she turned sixte wh Yang Hao first visited their home.

    That year, at the age of 9, Yang Hao was trim and his hot pot business was thriving, marking the height of his vibrant and sessful phase.

    Tall, handsome, and witty, he was brimming with the allure of a mature man.

    For quite some time after that, her mother would hint subtly at her to find a boyfrid like her brother-inw.

    So much so that during university, despite having several suitors, Li Manni always used the Yang Hao of those years as a bchmark.

    As a result, she never met a boy who made her heart race.

    Therefore, for Li Manni, this brother-inw, who had once supported their tire family financially, was not only a befactor but also the  moonlight of her naive youth, her ideal image of a man.

    Indeed, a true  moonlight, because he illuminated the impoverished Li household, drastically improving their living conditions.

 Chapter 5: 5, ready to be summoned by the boss at any time

    To lose weight, Yang Hao dared not consume too many calories, so after eating half a bowl of rice, he had no more.

    Xixi, who had already eat at the kindergart, let her foodie nature burst forth, happily taking big bites of the meat.

    Li Manni watched with a sse of achievemt, asionally picking some fish for the little girl''s bowl.

    "Brother-inw, you can go to work with peace of mindter; I can stay home and help Xixi with her homework."

    Wh the meal was nearly finished, Li Manni spoke up.

    "Hmm, I''lle back after eight."

    "There will still be buses to the school th."

    It was only after five now, and Yang Hao decided to go for another three-hour run, which would be just right for digestion.

    After a short rest,

    Yang Hao changed into his work clothes and wt out again.

    It was dinner time, and the orders were abundant. With his rich experice, he could manage three orders at once.

    He stayed busy like this until almost eight o''clock, wh the eving rush had passed.

    Beep, a new order was snatched for you.

    Just as Yang Hao caught his breath, the Kangaroo takeaway notification sounded again.

    He nced at it; the pickup location was only a few hundred meters from him, at a barbecue restaurant.

    Yang Hao started his electric scooter and soon arrived inside the restaurant.

    "Is Kangaroo 08 ready?"

    Yang Hao called out his order number, asking the server standing behind the counter.

    "Wait a bit!"

    The server was fiddling with a phone, casually throwing back an answer.

    This situation was quite normal, and Yang Hao had no choice but to sit in the waiting area.

    "Hao?"

    He had just sat down wh a familiar voice suddly rang out.

    Yang Hao looked up, slightly startled.

    The person calling him was an attractive girl, not exactly beautiful but pleasant to look at, the kind who wears well.

    Yang Hao knew this girl all too well; she was Xu Meizhu and had be the manager of Yang Hao''s hot pot restaurant. She had started working with him from the oping of his first hot pot restaurant wh Xu Meizhu was just 8 years old, a high school dropout who hade to Jiangchg to work, with her first job being a waitress in Yang Hao''s hot pot restaurant.

    The smart and hardworking girl had be promoted to manager wh Yang Hao oped his second hot pot restaurant, and she had followed him ever since, until the hot pot restaurants closed downst year.

    "Meizhu, long time no see."

    Seeing his once loyal subordinate, Yang Hao was filled with poignant feelings.

    Xu Meizhu had be only 8 wh she first arrived in Jiangchg. Now t years had passed, and the once naive young girl was no longer youthful; she would be 8 this year.

    "Hao, how have you betely?"

    Xu Meizhu sized up Yang Hao with her eyes slightly redding.

    The once spirited boss, the man she had siltly admired for many years, had fall on hard times, and it made her feel sorrowful. She wanted to rush over and give him a hug.

    But remembering that Yang Hao was a married man, she suppressed the urge.

    "Pretty good, without trepreurship, I''m light on my feet."

    Yang Hao shrugged with a smile.

    Xu Meizhu was about to say more wh a waitress came over in a rush: "Manager, there''s a customer who wants to return some food."

    "Okay, I''ll be right there."

    Xu Meizhu agreed, th gave Yang Hao an apologetic smile, "Hao, I only came back after New Year. Let''s have a meal together some time; we''ll contact each other on WeChat."

    "Alright, go on with your work."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, thinking that giv Xu Meizhu''s experice andpetce in the catering industry, managing such a small barbecue restaurant was somewhat beath her abilities.

    Back wh Yang Hao had five restaurants, she was managing three of them...

    "Kangaroo 08 is ready."

    At that momt, a server called out to him.

    Yang Hao gathered his wandering thoughts, took the packaged takeaway, and left quickly.

    Inside the restaurant.

    Xu Meizhu finished dealing with a troublesome customer and turned to look at the waiting area, only to find that the familiar figure had disappeared.

    She gazed at the spot where the man had just be, feeling somewhat disorited.

    Last year, all of Yang Hao''s hotpot restaurants had closed down. Apart from Yang Hao himself, she was probably the saddest.

    Initially, she only wanted to work to earn money and stumbled into bing Yang Hao''s employee by chance. Over time, she grew fond of the sunny, capable, and talted boss.

    She worked ev harder, hoping to gain the boss''s appreciation and recognition.

    Evtually, Yang Hao did trust and recognize her work ability, promoting her to manager. However, she didn''t have the courage to confess her feelings, fearing that a rejection might ruin ev the rtionship they already had.

    Th Li Manshu began to work part-time at the restaurant, and she watched the man she admired get together with Li Manshu, get married, and have childr.

    Xu Meizhu could only bury her feelings deep in her heart, working diligtly, apanying Yang Hao in another way.

    But everything dedst year. She was left without a reason to stay by his side, returned to her hometown heartbrok, and agreed to her mother''s matchmaking arrangemts. She met a few prospects, but  clicked.

    Truth be told, she was aware it might not be about finding mutual interests, but more likely that her heart retained its ties.

    Therefore, during the New Year, she returned to Jiangchg.

    "Meizhu, did you know the delivery guy just now?"

    While Xu Meizhu was lost in thought, a young female server tapped her arm gtly and asked with a smile.

    "He''s my boss," Xu Meizhu replied offhandedly.

    "Ah?"

    "Boss?"

    The server looked confused, seemingly puzzled about why a boss would be delivering food.

    "Oh, my former boss," Xu Meizhu added.

    "I see..."

    The serverughed, "Meizhu, you must feel secretly thrilled, right? He used to be so imposing, and now he''s delivering food!"

    "What are you thinking!"

    Xu Meizhu knocked on her head, "Not all bosses are like our currt one."

    "He was very kind to me, and also to the other employees!"

    "Huh?"

    "So, he was a good boss?" The server was somewhat surprised, having worked as a server for two years, hopping betwe three differt ces, and had yet to meet the legdary good boss.

    Xu Meizhu smiled, "Anyway, if he ops another restaurant, I''d be willing to work for him again!"

    Following that, Xu Meizhu took out her phone, oped WeChat, and looked at her chat with Yang Hao; thest message was st during the New Year.

    She hesitated for a momt, th typed a message and st it: The vironmt is gradually improving, waiting for the boss''s summons any time!

    "Meizhu, he''s delivering food now!"

    "Do you actually want to join him in delivery?"

    The server, who had be eavesdropping, teased her cheerfully.

    "If he needs it, I guess it''s not out of the question..."

    Xu Meizhu spread her hands lightly.

    "Huh?"

    The server looked slightly stunned, th had a realization, "Meizhu, do you like him??"

    Xu Meizhu didn''t respond directly but knocked on the server''s head again, "Get back to work, always gossiping!"

 Chapter 6: 6, lose one pound, get 100,000 in the account

    After finishing the order from the barbecue restaurant, Yang Hao wt home for the day.

    Today hepleted a total of 4 deliveries, making about one hundred and sixty yuan. Including the money giv by Wang Xueru, he brought in over two hundred.

    Lately, Yang Hao''s daily ie had be a two to three hundred yuan, a stark contrast to the days wh he ran the hotpot restaurant.

    Initially, the psychological gap was ormous, but now he was used to it, and his attitude was much more peaceful. Take the counter with Xu Meizhu for example, if it had happed wh he first started delivering, he likely would have exploded mtally, feeling ashamed, and might ev have chos to avoid contact with her.

    But now things were differt, having expericed the ups and downs of his career and the vicissitudes of life, his inner strgth had greatly increased.

    The so-called "saving face" is actually the most illusory thing, like a demon in one''s heart, or a chasm in a person''s spirit.

    If you can''t ovee it or cross it, you will be controlled by it for your whole life.

    Doing things you don''t want to do for the sake of pride, saying things you don''t want to say, the one who suffers in the d is yourself.

    It''s exactly what they say: too proud to live, too ashamed to die!

    In reality, wh you''re powerful, you don''t need pride to increase your worth, and wh you''re down on your luck, pretded pride won''t bring you a shred of respect.

    Beep!

    The cell phone suddly rang, a message from Xu Meizhu via WeChat.

    Yang Hao clicked to view it and, seeing what she st, couldn''t help but let the corners of his mouth lift slightly upwards.

    Of course, he didn''t intd to deliver for a lifetimeˇŞit was just a temporary measure. In fact, while delivering, he was also assessing how well each shop was doing, and the process of delivering was for him a form of market research.

    Giv the chance, he believed he could soar high once again!

    Wh Yang Hao got home, it was just about eight thirty.

    Li Manni was sitting on the edge of the bed telling a story to Xixi, holding a storybook in her hands, very absorbed.

    Hearing the door op, she turned her head and th made a shushing gesture to Yang Hao.

    The little girl lying on the bed could barely keep her eyes op and was about to fall asleep.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and took off his work clothes quietly.

    A little whileter, Li Manni''s story came to an d, and Xixi was sound asleep.

    She put down the storybook in her hand and checked the timeˇŞit was already eight forty. It would take her about an hour to reach Jiangchg University by bus, not counting the time it took to walk to the bus station, so she had to leave, or else she wouldn''t be able to get into her dorm.

    "I''ll take you to the bus station."

    Yang Hao knew that Li Manni''s dormitory building closed at t, and it was already tight on time for her to leave now.

    "No need, just stay with Xixi at home," Li Manni said softly as she shook her head.

    "It''s okay, she''s asleep, and I''ll be back soon anyway." Yang Hao casually took a windbreaker off the coat rack and put it on.

    "Th let''s hurry."

    Li Manni didn''t refuse any further. The distance from here to the bus stop she needed was about one and a half stops, and walking there would take at least t minutes.

    Downstairs.

    Li Manni sat on the back seat of the electric bike, carefully pinching the hem of Yang Hao''s coat.

    This wasn''t her first time riding on Yang Hao''s electric bike, but her heart inexplicably sped up by several beats.

    It was still quite cold in Jiangchg at the d of February, and the night wind was chilly. Li Manni''s wool coat was not windproof, and riding on the electric bike, she felt a piercing cold, so she subconsciously pressed her body forward, immediately feeling much warmer. Her hand, which had be gripping Yang Hao''s coat, turned into an embrace.

    Feeling this former sister-inw lean in, Yang Hao became a bit nervous, especially wh a few strands of her hair, blown messy by the wind, fell into his cor, the tder strands gtly rubbing against his neck, stirring some rebellious thoughts.

    As Li Manni said during dinner, she was about to turn , a grown woman!

    In truth, Yang Hao had never really se Li Manni as an adult. In his subconscious, Li Manni was still the high school girl he''d met initially, as though she had not grown up.

    But in reality, she was nearly the age he had be wh he first met her sister!

    Could it be that the inws of my life are set in stone?

    A ridiculous thought shed through Yang Hao''s mind, and he quickly twisted the throttle harder, using the increase in speed to dispel this unrealistic idea.

    Not to mtion the awkward rtionship betwe the two of them.

    Ev just in terms of conditions, it was aplete mismatch: he was 35 years old, divorced with a child, without a car or a house, and in debt by 5,000 yuan!

    Li Manni was not yet , a talted studt from the Departmt of Journalism at Jiangchg University, with a figure slder and graceful, beautiful as flowers, currtly a reporter for the Jiangchg Eving News, with a limitless future ahead!

    So, from any perspective, they were not suitable for each other.

    To have such thoughts for a young girl at my age, that''s not appropriate!

    Yang Hao siltly chided himself in his mind.

    The electric scooter soon arrived at the bus station, and coincidtally, the bus Li Manni needed to catch was just pulling in.

    "Go ahead quickly!"

    "Message me on Weixun wh you get to school."

    Yang Hao waved to Li Manni.

    "Yeah, ride slowly wh you go back. Be safe," Li Manni reminded him as she walked onto the bus.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and only after the bus drove away did he start riding his electric scooter home.

    Wh he got home, Xixi was indeed still sound asleep.

    This little girl had always be able to eat and sleep well, so Yang Hao wasn''t at all worried about her meals or sleep.

    After showering in the bathroom, hey down on the bed, and sleepiness soon overcame him. Before long, Yang Hao also fell asleep.

    Ding!

    Mission progress reminder.

    Host has sessfully lost a pound, currt weight 9 pounds.

    Settlemt reward: One hundred thousand yuan.

    Yang Hao, who was already in deep sleep, was suddly awaked by the mechanical notification sound.

    He oped his eyes groggily, and Xixi was still sleeping soundly beside him. This little girl''s mouth was ev moving slightly, as if she were dreaming.

    Beep!

    The scre of the smartphone on the nightstand lit up. It was a message from the Industrial and Commercial Bank.

    Yang Hao oped the  and instantly his sleepiness disappeared.

    Just now, his bank ount had received a deposit of one hundred thousand yuan.

    Yang Hao couldn''t believe it and rubbed his eyes. The message was still there.

    He oped the Industrial and Commercial Bank app and checked the bnce. Sure ough, the bank ount that had only ,658 yuan now showed a bnce of ,658 yuan.

    The system actually existed for real!

    Yang Hao sat up on the bed, his heartbeat elerating with excitemt.

    He had read web novels, but never thought that one day he too would have a game-breaking system like the protagonists in those novels!

    But where did this moneye from?

    Yang Hao quickly checked the transfer information and was ev more baffled.

    Because the transferor was "Yuanxi Investmt Co., Ltd."!

    This was thepany he created in the game "Monopoly"; Yuanxi was his beloved daughter''s formal name.

    In other words, this "Yuanxi Investmt Co., Ltd." wasn''t apany from the real world at all.

    But how could apany within the game transfer money to the real world?

    Could thispany actually exist?

    Yang Hao quickly searched online for the name of thispany, and was ev more dumbfounded.

    Because he actually found it!

    Thepany''s headquarters was located in Capital City and was an investmt subsidiary under Yang Corporation!

    Holy shit!

    Yang Corporation!!

    Is it the same Yang Corporation from my game???

    Yang Hao pinched his thigh hard, and the pain made the corners of his mouth twitch severely!

    He th rushed to the bathroom, filled the sink with water, and plunged his head into it...

    About a minuteter, feeling theck of oxyg, he jerked his head up, sshing water onto the floor.

    In the mirror, his face was covered with water, the expression one of panic.

    It wasn''t a dream!

    This damn thing is actually real!!

 Chapter 7: I have no mother.

    People wake up from dreams wh theyck oxyg.

    Therefore, Yang Hao was sure he wasn''t dreaming now.

    Based on what he knew so far, the Monopoly game he''d yed had somehow merged into reality.

    This meant that all the wealth he''d umted in the game might belong to him!

    At that thought, Yang Hao swallowed hard. That was a fortune worth several trillion!

    In the game, Yang Corporation had interests in many industries and would be virtually unmatched in China if it existed in the real world.

    But now, he only had a hundred thousand yuan!

    Yang Hao wiped his face dry and sat down on the living room sofa to think.

    The first thing that came to his mind was the system, followed by that main quest.

    He called up the system interface with his thoughts, and saw the main quest progress: 0%!!

    Yang Hao seemed to understand something ¨C this main quest must be the process of inheriting all the wealth from the game.

    ording to the system, he was overweight, which didn''t fit the image of a wealthy tycoon as set by the game, so he needed to lose weight first.

    No, that standard seems to be one I set myself.

    Yang Hao remembered that wh he first tered the "Monopoly" game and had to create a character, he did it based on his own standards wh he was younger.

    So now the system wanted him to lose weight to fit the image in the game, to his personally set standard of 50 pounds??

    Yang Hao wasn''t sure if his thinking was correct, but the feeling was magical.

    He used to y the game, gradually developing his character and expanding his business empire within it.

    Now, the game was ying him, developing him like he had once developed his game character...

    Well, if he could inherit all the wealth from the game, th being developed didn''t really matter!

    Being a wealthy tycoon wasn''t so bad!

    Yang Hao took a deep breath to calm his nerves but found he couldn''t sleep.

    He oped Weixun and found the person saved as "Wei" in his rect chat list, th transferred fifty thousand yuan to him.

    Afterward, he left a message: Thanks, bro!

    Wei''s full name was Wei Facai, which embodied all the hopes his parts had for him.

    The two were college roommates and had always had a great rtionship. Previously, to pay off his loans, Yang Hao had borrowed money from all over the ce. In fact, he hadn''t asked Wei Facai, knowing that thetter had always be strapped for cash.

    Although his name was Wei Facai, which means "get rich," he was actually a very down-to-earth person. Unlike Yang Hao, who liked to dabble in start-ups, Wei Facai tered a property managemtpany after graduating from college. He worked diligtly for over a decade and was now just a customer service manager, earning a monthly sry of six or sev thousand yuan.

    In a provincial capital like Jiangchg, this sry barely reached the average. But with a mortgage to pay and childr to raise, and his wife earning just over three thousand yuan, their life was tight.

    Yang Hao knew his situation, so he didn''t ask for money at that time. But wh Wei Facai learned of Yang Hao''s predicamt, he took the initiative and gave him fifty thousand yuan.

    This was truly a case of sding charcoal in snowy weather.

    Now that he had a bit of money, the first thing Yang Hao did was to pay him back. This sum was likely the couple''s tire savings, scraped and saved pny by pny.

    After the Weixun message was st, there was no response, probably because Wei had already fall asleep.

    Yang Hao th oped Alipay and paid off fifte thousand yuan in debt from Jiebei.

    After a series of paymts, his debt dropped from two hundred and fifte thousand to one hundred and fifty thousand.

    Out of this one hundred and fifty thousand, one hundred thousand was borrowed from his uncle, whose family was financiallyfortable and not in urgt need of the money.

    The remaining fifty thousand was borrowed from his childhood frid Liu Zifg. The guy was a confirmed bachelor, wildly mboyant, having gone from a night sce prince to an older equivalt. He had be working in car sales and was currtly the sales manager at an Audi 4S shop.

    He''d earned a fair bit over the years, but didn''t have much savingsˇŞhis money wt to wom.

    His debt was not urgt either, because ev if repaid, the money would be spt on some girl; it was better to help him save it.

    Due to the excitemt, Yang Hao didn''t fall into a troubled sleep until after three in the morning.

    "Daddy, wake up!"

    "Daddy, it''s time to take me to school..."

    In a drowsy wakefulness, Yang Hao heard his daughter''s cry for him; he slowly oped his eyes and th saw Xixi''s chubby little face, the girl staring at him with long eyshes fluttering like little fans.

    Ah, the advantage of long eyshes is inherited from me!

    Yang Hao thought conttedly, th stretched out his hand and pinched his precious daughter''s chubby cheeks, "Daddy overslept."

    "Get up, wash up!"

    Yang Hao sat up in bed, feeling refreshed.

    "It''s already eight o''clock."

    "Daddy is such a bigzy pig~!"

    Xixi pointed at the wall clock andined.

    Yang Hao nced at the time on the wall clock and got a shock.

    It was really eight o''clock!

    The preschool requires the kids to be dropped off before eight, and Xixi was alreadyte.

    Yang Hao quickly grabbed his phone to sd a message to Xixi''s teacher, Mrs. Jiang, via WeChat: Mrs. Jiang, sorry, Xixi will arrive a fifte minuteste, please save some breakfast for her.

    After sding the WeChat message, Yang Hao hurriedly urged Xixi to wash up. The little girl was already five years old, and he was gradually fostering her self-care ability. Dressing and washing up were the simplest of tasks.

    After a hectic flurry, the father and daughter were finally out the door.

    Luckily, Xixi''s preschool was nearby the apartmtplex, just a few minutes away.

    Apart from Xixi, there were other kids who werete too. Mrs. Jiang happed to be at the gate receiving a chubby little boy. Seeing Yang Hao riding the electric scooter from afar, she decided not to go in and waited at the gate for a while.

    "Good morning, Mrs. Qiqi."

    Xixi hopped down from the scooter''s footboard and th cheerfully waved to Mrs. Jiang standing at the gate.

    "Good morning, Xixi."

    Mrs. Jiang responded warmly; this was her second year as a preschool teacher. Still thusiastic, she was rather patit with the kids, earning a good reputation among the parts.

    "Mrs. Jiang, I''m sorry to trouble you."

    Yang Hao said politely.

    "No problem, it''s what I should do."

    "Xixi, say goodbye to daddy now."

    Mrs. Jiang fondly touched Xixi''s little head; she liked Xixi a lot because the girl was particrly cute and both lively and well-behaved.

    "Bye Daddy."

    Xixi immediately waved her chubby little hand at Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao also waved back with a smile, eyes brimming with that indulgt affection of an old father.

    No way a it, he was an utter daughter-ve!

    "By the way, Yang, this Saturday our preschool is hosting a part-child sports day. It''s best if both parts can participate."

    Mrs. Jiang didn''t know about Yang Hao''s situation, as Xixi had only transferred to this more affordable kindergart a few months back. She had se Li Manshu a few times before but rectly, it was always Yang Hao picking up and dropping off Xixi. She thought maybe Xixi''s mother was just busy with work.

    "Alright, got it."

    Yang Hao didn''t exin anything, just nodded.

    However, Xixi, who had be in good spirits, suddly looked downcast. She knew her mom and dad were divorced, and that her mom didn''t want her and her dad anymore.

    At only five years old, she didn''t understand what hate was, but she felt her mother was very heartless. Yet sometimes she still missed her mom. After all, she was just a five-year-old child who, no matter how ssible, would feel something missing wh her frids talked about their moms.

    "Xixi, why are you not happy?"

    Mrs. Jiang, holding Xixi''s hand and walking towards the ssroom, noticed the girl''s unusual mood.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, I don''t have a mom anymore..."

    Xixi sniffled and said softly.

 Chapter 8: 8, Start the mode of losing weight and making money

    Jiang Yuqi was tak aback and analyzed the meaning of Xixi''s words in her mind.

    The little girl said, "I don''t have a mom anymore."

    Could it be that her mother had passed away?

    No wonder she hadn''t se her ately.

    After all, Xixi was young and her expression wasn''t clear, causing Jiang Yuqi to misunderstand.

    She quickly hugged the little girl andforted her in a low voice, "It''s okay, you still have your dad, and you have Mrs. Qiqi."

    "Th can Mrs. Qiqi be my mom?"

    Xixi asked innoctly.

    "Uh..."

    Jiang Yuqi was at a loss for words as the image of Yang Hao involuntarily popped into her mind.

    In the kindergart, there were few childr whose fathers did the drop-off and pick-up, so she had a favorable impression of Yang Hao, but that was all; she had no other thoughts about him.

    Jiang Yuqi was 3 years old this year, a graduate in preschool education from Jiangchg Normal University, with an associate degree. Although she had worked hard to obtain her teaching qualification certificate, considering hermunity college backg, getting into a regr elemtary school was too difficult, so she had tak up a job as a preschool teacher.

    Although her job and family circumstances were average, her advantage was that she was beautiful. She nevercked admirers. Moreover, Jiang Yuqi was also a part-time live streamer with 40,000 fans on Kuaiyin. Wh her luck was good, her live streaming ie could surpass her sry, and there was ev a chance of bing a major inte celebrity in the future.

    So naturally, it was unlikely for her to consider finding a "widowed" older man with a child.

    But at that momt, she didn''t want to hurt Xixi''s feelings and immediately touched the little girl''s forehead, saying, "As long as Xixi is good, the teacher will consider it."

    "Mhm, I''ll be good!"

    Xixi nodded repeatedly, her big eyes brighting up again with light.

    Elsewhere.

    Yang Hao wasn''t delivering takeout; instead, he was looking up weight loss recipes online.

    Losing a pound would bring in a hundred thousand yuan, so why deliver takeout? Losing weight was the main job.

    He quickly found a recipe titled "Challge: Lose  Pounds in 5 Days."

    The first day, two eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    The second day, two tomatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    The third day, one corn cob for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    The fourth day, half a pound of chick breast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    The fifth day, one cup of pure milk for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    This recipe was extreme; rather than a weight loss recipe, it seemed more like a "survival package," suring that dieters wouldn''t starve to death.

    But it was foreseeable that this way of eating would definitely work.

    Now, Yang Hao wanted to reduce his weight fast.

    So he decided to try this survival package and, after getting home, he boiled two eggs for himself.

    However, after eating, he felt almost as if he hadn''t eat at all. It couldn''t be helped; his base weight was 9 pounds, and usually, he had a very big appetite. Suddly changing breakfast to just two eggs, his body had a hard time adjusting.

    But the thought of earning a hundred thousand yuan for each shed pound immediately filled him with motivation again.

    Diet alone wouldn''t cut it; he had tobine it with exercise.

    Yang thought of a new fitness cter nearby. He had delivered takeout there a few times, and it wasrge, ev featuring a swimming pool.

    With the idea in mind, Yang immediately took action and rode his electric bike to the fitness cter.

    "Hello, sir."

    "Would you like to get a membership card, or..."

    The front desk, Yu Lili, greeted him thusiastically, but she suddly recognized the man in front of her as somewhat familiar halfway through her stce.

    "Ar''t you that delivery brother?"

    Among the delivery guys, Yang Hao''s tall presce was quite distinguishable, so Yu Lili recognized him fast.

    "That''s me," he said.

    "But I''m not here to deliver anything today; I want to inquire about your fees," replied Yang Hao with a smile.

    "All right, let me find a coach to exin our services to you," Yu Lili said and picked up the inte from the bar. She thought for a momt, th a sly arc formed at the corner of her mouth, "Xinyi, there''s a customer at the front desk. Come take care of it."

    "Brother, please take a seat, just a momt," said Yu Lili politely, pointing to the couch nearby.

    "No need to sit, I''ll just have a look a."

    Yang Hao, hands behind his back, peered through the ss behind the counter into the interior. The first floor featured a swimming pool with fivenes, each roughly 30 meters in lgth. For a fitness cter, having a swimming pool of this scale was quite impressive.

    As Yang Hao was checking out the pool, a tall girl approached him. She appeared to be over 70 ctimeters tall with healthy wheat-colored skin. She was wearing a ck crop-top fitness shirt, revealing a t and toned stomach, a slder waist, and a full bust. Paired with yoga pants that outlined her perfect hip contour and long, beautiful legs.

    "Xinyi, this is the brother. Please take care of him," Yu Lili said, pointing at Yang Hao.

    "Hello, sir, my name is Sun Xinyi, and I''m a fitness instructor here. Let me take you inside for a tour," said Sun Xinyi with a brief introduction and th led Yang Hao to the swimming area on the first floor.

    "Lili, why are you still referring customers to Sun Xinyi?"

    As they walked away, another female front desk employee, Zhou Ling, asked, perplexed.

    There was tsion betwe Yu Lili and Sun Xinyi, which was almostmon knowledge in the store. It started wh a male customer took a fancy to Yu Lili and pursued her. Yu Lili was quite pleased with the man and nned to y hard to get, hoping for some gifts before agreeing to date.

    However, after Sun Xinyi started working at the store, the customer who had be pursuing Yu Lili switched his affections to Sun Xinyi and began to court her fervtly. Although Sun Xinyi had not agreed to anything, the fact that a fish she was keeping in her pond got hooked by someone else naturally did not sit well with Yu Lili.

    "Do you think a smelly delivery guy can afford our gym''s membership card?" Yu Lili asked with a smile.

    "Yeah."

    "So Sun Xinyi is just wasting her time, and she ev used up her reception opportunity for today." Zhou Ling revealed a sudd realization on her face, but inwardly she couldn''t help but siltly criticize: This woman is really mean!

    In the gym, the front desk assigns visiting guests to differt trainers for reception. If a sale is made, themission goes to that trainer, but they must wait for their turn after all the other trainers have had a turn before they get another chance.

    During weekdays, there are few visitors, and the gym has quite a few trainers, so there might be just one reception opportunity for the day.

    Therefore, if Sun Xinyi couldn''t make a sale with Yang Hao, the chances are high she wouldn''t have another reception opportunity for the day.

    Sun Xinyi had not be working in the gym for long, and she usually didn''t stay at the front desk, so she had no impression of Yang Hao, the delivery guy, and treated him like a normal customer.

    "Yang, our gym has the swimming area on the first floor, the equipmt area on the second floor, the tertainmt area on the third floor, the aerobics area on the fourth floor, and thebat area on the fifth floor."

    "Right now we''re on the first floor..."

    Sun Xinyi was earnestly giving the introduction. Before being called over, she was probably exercising, her chestnut-colored hair tied up in a high ponytail at the back of her head, a pink headband on her forehead giving off a very sunny and healthy vibe.

    "I want to reduce my weight to 50 pounds in a short period of time, can you do it?"

    After listing to her introduction, Yang Hao asked directly.

    "Yang, what''s your currt weight?"

    Sun Xinyi sized up Yang Hao as she asked.

    "9 pounds."

    "That means you need to lose 40 pounds."

    "It''s 4 pounds!"

    Yang Hao emphasized, a pound was worth a hundred thousand bucks, he couldn''t  it down.

    "Actually, weight losses down to two things: controlling your diet, moving your legs."

    "A healthy dietbined with reasonable exercise, persistce will certainly result in weight loss."

    "It all depds on whether you, Yang, have the willpower."

    Sun Xinyi said with a smile on her face.

    "I have the willpower, but the key is to reduce weight healthily."

    Lose a pound for a hundred thousand bucks, you say you don''t have willpower??

    So the issue isn''t willpower, it''s that Yang Hao wants to lose weight healthily. For instance, that diet he found at home, it''s definitely effective in losing weight, but it''s for sure not healthy.

    Yang Hao intds to be a rich man, he can''t let weight loss ruin his health.

    "I can make a weight-loss n for Yang, but you need to exercise with me every day. This involves buying exercise sses..."

    As a personal trainer, Sun Xinyi''s main source of ie is selling and teaching sses, and selling sses is the major part, as the fee for teaching one ss is only about two hundred.

    "No problem, as long as your n works."

    "How much is one ss?"

    Yang Hao wasn''t nning on skimping on this, after all, it was also to earn more money.

    "One ss is three hundred, and there''s a discount for buying more." Sun Xinyi said with a beaming smile.

    "Th let''s start with thirty sses to see how it goes," Yang Hao said gerously with a wave of his hand.

    "Thirty sses?"

    "Yes!!"

    Sun Xinyi''s eyes lit up, not expecting the man to be so straightforward. Usually, ev selling t sses would require quite a bit of talking, and some sleazy m made improper requests under the pretse of buying sses.

    But Yang Hao didn''t say any nonsse and directly bought thirty sses. He really was bold and gerous.

    "Yang, if you buy thirty sses, I can give you five more for free."

    Seeing how straightforward Yang Hao was, Sun Xinyi didn''t skimp and gave him five additional sses directly.

    "By the way, Yang, do you have a membership card for our gym?" Sun Xinyi inquired further.

    "No," Yang Hao shook his head.

    "Th you need to get one. The annual card is 3888 per card."

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded. The fitness cter was quiterge with five floors, and an annual card for 3888 didn''t seem too expsive.

    "Yang, let''s go get the card th!"

    Since Yang Hao was still prompt, Sun Xinyi couldn''t help but be overjoyed. With the thirty private sses plus one annual card, the total amount was already over t thousand. Themission rate for instructors selling sses wasn''t fixed; the more they sold, the higher themission rate.

    From this deal alone, Sun Xinyi would earn amission of at least two thousand, and with some luck, it might go up to three thousand.

    Front desk.

    "Lili, they''re back."

    Zhou Ling noticed Sun Xinyi and Yang Hao returning and poked Yu Lili who was busy sding messages.

    "Probably that delivery guy was scared off by our gym''s card price."

    "After all, it would cost him half a month''s sry!"

    Yu Lili wore a smile on her face, feeling secretly delighted.

    "I don''t know what he was thinking, isn''t delivering food ough exercise?"

    Zhou Ling said in a low voice, making snide remarks. She was the kind of person who would be swayed easily, speaking ill of Sun Xinyi wh along with Yu Lili, but also bad-mouthing Yu Lili wh with Sun Xinyi. Such people are quitemon in reality.

 Chapter 9: 9, looking pretty cool scanning the QR code!

    "Who knows what he was thinking, maybe he was drawn here by the female trainers in our store''s Kuaiyin videos."

    "He''s not that young anymore, and he doesn''t properly weigh his own value. Touching a woman like Sun Xinyi would require smashing ts or ev hundreds of thousands; you can''t ev think about it without spding that much."

    Yu Lili voiced her disdain with a sneer.

    Nowadays, almost all businesses have their own short video ounts; Bolli Fitness Cter has two on Kuaiyin, one is dedicated to posting videos of seductive female trainers and members to attract male customers, while the other posts videos of handsome and muscr male trainers to draw in female clits.

    This marketing strategy was quite effective, and naturally, visitors would surge every weekd.

    "Lingling, help me sign up for an annual membership."

    Just as the two finished their banter, Sun Xinyi strode confidtly over to the bar.

    "Huh?"

    "An annual membership?"

    Zhou Ling was shocked; she had subconsciously prepared for the delivery guy to leave dejectedly.

    But now, the script wasn''t following the plot she and Yu Lili had predicted.

    "No way, are you actually signing up for an annual membership?"

    Yu Lili was also stunned; she had intded to trap Sun Xinyi, but it turned out she was just handing her money.

    Amission for an annual membership was 5%, which meant she just gifted Sun Xinyi nearly six hundred bucks; it was more painful than losing the money herself.

    "Lingling, after signing up, can you help me bring it to the lounge? Thanks a lot."

    Sun Xinyi didn''t pay any atttion to Yu Lili; she actually had an idea of why Yu Lili let her attd to Yang Hao. She guessed that the customer must not have much spding power; otherwise, Yu Lili wouldn''t have kindly referred him to her.

    However, her philosophy was not to give up on any customer. Since he hade into the fitness cter, it indicated that there was a willingness to spd, so Sun Xinyi still took her reception duties very seriously.

    And it turned out that she reaped an unexpected reward.

    "Yang, right this way, please. Let''s go to the lounge and sign the contract."

    Sun Xinyi th led Yang Hao into the adjact lounge, which featured a tea station and a coffee machine, functioning as a beverage area.

    "Yang, would you like something to drink?"

    "I''ll have tea."

    Yang Hao sat down beside the tea station. Wh he used to be a boss, his office also had a tea station. Although he was only superficially familiar with the so-called tea ceremony, he found the process of brewing and savoring tea quite refining.

    Especially as he grew older, he preferred this feeling ev more.

    Sun Xinyi skillfully brewed a pot of tea for Yang Hao and th poured him half a cup.

    "Yang, let''s first add each other on Weixun. Th I''ll sd you a diet n. You should follow this diet daily and exercise with me. Since you have arge base weight, losing twty pounds in the first month shouldn''t be a problem, but it will slow down after that."

    Sun Xinyi, a graduate of Jiangchg Sports Institute, had be working part-time as a fitness trainer during her college years. After graduation, not finding a suitable job, she became a full-time fitness trainer. She had some insights about weight loss.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly. His goal was to lose 4 pounds, which obviously wasn''t a task that could be achieved in the short term.

    The two added each other on Weixun, and th Sun Xinyi handed Yang Hao two contracts, one for the membership card and one for personal training sessions.

    Yang Hao nced over them. They were standard contracts without any traps.

    "Xinyi, the membership card is ready."

    At this momt, Zhou Ling walked into the lounge, holding a freshly processed membership card.

    "Sorry Lingling, I forgot to tell you, add another thirty-five personal training sessions to the membership card."

    Sun Xinyi said with a smile.

    "Huh?"

    ```

    "Thirty-five personal training sessions?"

    Zhou Ling''s mouth hung op, her face disying an expression of surprise as her gaze inadverttly fell upon Yang Hao, the robustly built man who was currtly drinking tea with an air of nonchnce.

    Howe he suddly looks more handsome?

    Could this be the power of cash?

    Muttering to herself, Zhou Ling quickly agreed and hurried back to the reception desk.

    "Lili, that delivery guy actually bought thirty private lessons!"

    Although Sun Xinyi mtioned thirty-five sessions, Zhou Ling knew it was because purchasing arge number of lessons came with an extra five sessions for free.

    "Thirty personal training sessions?"

    "Lingling, you must have heard wrong!"

    Yu Lili was utterly shocked, her already somewhat glum mood turning ev sulkier.

    Amission from a yearly membership was only about six hundred or so, but thirty private lessons amounted to nine thousand total, which, ev at the lowestmission rate, would be over thirte hundred.

    Today was thest day of February, and wh Yu Lili had checked Sun Xinyi''s performance for the month in the morning, including this nine thousand, she had sold over thirty thousand in private lessons. Thirty thousand was precisely the threshold betwe a 5% and 0%mission.

    Which meant that after this sale, hermission rate would jump to the 0% level.

    Not only would she earn eighte hundred from this single transaction, but she would also gain an extra 5% on the previous twty thousand or more. After calcting, these nine thousand in personal training would result in over three thousand in ie for her, plus themission from the yearly membership, that''s nearly four thousand!

    After working out the value of this transaction, Yu Lili waspletely thrown off.

    She nced into the rest area through the floor-to-ceiling ss, where the delivery guy was leisurely sipping his tea.

    A wave of speechlessness washed over Yu Lili, who internally cursed: Are you freaking kidding me? A delivery guy spding 888 on a gym membership and personal training sessions; did he deliver his brains out too??

    "I can''t believe delivery guys these days are so rich."

    "Lili, you might have remembered wrong. That guy doesn''t quite look like a delivery person, he rather has the air of a boss about him."

    Zhou Ling ced the newly activated membership card on the card reader and expertly modified the data in theputer system, adding the thirty-five sessions into it.

    From now on, Yang Hao could simply swipe his card or provide his phone number wh he came for his personal training.

    "I didn''t remember wrong, and he admitted his idtity as well."

    Yu Lili shook her head, th whispered, "Maybe Sun Xinyi promised him something privately, which is why that delivery guy willingly handed over two months'' worth of his sry!"

    "Uh, that might be possible."

    Zhou Ling didn''t really want to agree with this conjecture. The scario where female fitness instructors struck PY deals with male members to sell sessions wasn''t new in the fitness circle.

    But Sun Xinyi certainly wasn''t that type of person, since a man pursuing Yu Lili had bought fifty sessions in a single go to impress her, and Sun Xinyi hadn''t giv him any special treatmt, treating him just like any other member.

    So sacrificing herself for thirty sessions seemed unlikely.

    "I''ll go and deliver his card, and let him make the paymt. Maybe this delivery guy is just acting on impulse, and he''ll back out wh it gets serious."

    Feeling somewhat unwilling to let go, Yu Lili clung to ast sliver of hope as she carried the membership card and the bar''s dedicated paymt QR code towards the rest area.

    "Big brother, your card is ready."

    "Please scan this code, the totales to 888 yuan."

    As Yu Lili handed over the membership card, she also prested the in-store paymt QR code.

    "Thank you."

    Yang Hao epted the membership card and th calmly took out his phone to scan the code for paymt, without the slightest hesitation, as though he was spding one yuan instead of more than t thousand.

    Suddly, Yu Lili felt a bit dazed and ev thought that Yang seemed quite handsome scanning the code!

    ```

 Chapter 10: 10, Random Assignment, The Tycoons Promise

    ```

    Yang Hao had indeed fall on hard times rectly, but he wasn''t someone who had never se money.

    Spding over t thousand yuan didn''t really make a ripple in his heart, after all, he once owned five hot pot restaurants. Such money was merely the daily turnover of one of his establishmts.

    Yu Lili left the resting room with aplex look in her eyes. Had she known it would turn out this way, she wouldn''t have rmded this delivery guy to Sun Xinyi at all.

    But he really was just a delivery guy, and yet he was willing to spd so much money!

    "Yang, are we starting training today?"

    After Yu Lili left, Sun Xinyi asked.

    "Sure, but I need to buy some gear first."

    Yang Hao was dressed in casual clothes today, which indeed wasn''t suitable for working out.

    "The thing is, Yang, if you''re a yearly card member, we provide aplimtary fitness gift pack that includes a set of gym clothes, slippers, a bath towel, shampoo, body wash, and a gym backpack. But the quality of these items is just average; you can make do with them until you buy your ownter," Sun Xinyi exined.

    "Well, that''s great. You guys have thought of everything," Yang Hao smiled. Freebies should not be wasted, after all.

    "Yang, please wait, I''ll go get it for you."

    Sun Xinyi exited the resting room and returned shortly with a gym backpack in her hand, bearing the "Bolli Fitness Cter" logo. It could be carried by hand or slung over the shoulderˇŞpretty practical.

    The backpack contained a set of gym clothes and the bathing items Sun Xinyi had mtioned earlier.

    "Yang, the m''s changing room is on the second floor. After you change,e find me on the fourth floor," Sun Xinyi instructed.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded, exited the resting room with Sun Xinyi, and th took the elevator to the second floor.

    The changing room was very clean and warm air blew strongly, not cold at all.

    Yang Hao changed his clothes and th took the elevator up to the fourth floor.

    This floor housed the aerobics area, which, in addition to the wide public space, also featured eight variously sized aerobics rooms.

    Right across from the elevator, an aerobics room was hosting a yoga ss, where five or six female members were posing in unison, their elegant figures quite a sight to behold.

    "Yang, you''re in for major weight loss, so we can''t start with too intse workouts. I''ll take you through a thirty-minute fat-reduction exercise first."

    Waiting in the public area, Sun Xinyi led Yang Hao to one of the smaller aerobics rooms and th started the fat-reduction exercise with him.

    It was the most basic version of the exercise, not difficult and easy to learn, but Yang Hao''s weight made him sweat profusely after just fifte minutes. However, this sweat was quite refreshing for him.

    "Yang, if you feel like you can''t keep up, just tell me."

    For Sun Xinyi, this amount of exercise was merely a warm-up; not a bead of sweat was visible on her forehead, and she spoke with steady breath.

    Her physical condition was truly good, definitely suitable for a natural delivery.

    Yes, she might ev give birth to a son...

    With his thoughts spinning, Yang Hao, who stood behind Sun Xinyi, found it difficult to stay focused. There was no helping it; Sun Xinyi''s figure was just too good, and the tight yoga pants tuated her shape. Her legs were long and straight, her buttocks firm and plump, and they trembled slightly with her movemts. Any man would be left silt at such a sight!

    Yang Hao somehow dured the thirty-minute fat-reduction exercise, but by th, the front and back of his shirt were soaked through with sweat.

    "Yang, let''s rest for a bit, th we''ll do another thirty minutes of aerobic exercise," Sun Xinyi said, passing him a brand-new towel.

    "Thank you."

    Yang Hao took the towel and began to wipe his sweat.

    Sun Xinyi poured him a cup of water using a disposable cup. "Yang, wh youe over next time, it''s better to bring your own water bottle. Fill it with mild saline water, or you can just bring soda water."

    "Right, okay," Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    This young and pretty fitness coach was serious and responsible, not just a pretty face. This was contrary to what he had heardˇŞthat female fitness coaches tded to gage in some sort of physical trade-offs with male members.

    Some ev nicknamed them "Fitness Girls"!

    However, the girl he met was very upright, appartly without any ulterior motives and didn''t try to push him to buy any weight loss pills or muscle-building powders.

    Maybe it''s because of my integrity; the bad influces just can''t get near me!

    Yang Hao thought to himself, taking a sip of water to replish the fluids he had lost.

    "Xinyi, there you are; I''ve be looking for you for ages."

    At that momt, a smiling man with ck-framed sses approached. He was slightly overweight, and although of average height, a  cm, he wore a Rolex on his wrist despiteing to the gym.

    However, it was from the Oyster Perpetual series, an try-level model, worth only about forty to fifty thousand.

    Actually, wearing such an try-level luxury watch is quite awkward. Those who don''t understand won''t see anything special about your watch, while those who do might think you''re too poor.

    ```

    ```

    That''s like if you buy a BMW  Series, people won''t think you''re rich, they''ll just think you''re broke and trying way too hard to show off!

    "I''m in the middle of a ss, it''s not over yet."

    Seeing this man, a look of disgust couldn''t help but sh across Sun Xinyi''s face.

    Although he had bought fifty personal training sessions from her, his inttions were far from pure. He was always using the guise of taking sses to take advantage of her and would oft sd her lewd jokes on WeChat.

    Describing him in three words would be: sleazy guy.

    Sun Xinyi had be working part-time as a fitness instructor since her sophomore year in college, and this was her fifth year. She hade across her fair share of sleazy m, and her way of dealing with them was to avoid any contact outside of the normal sses, rejecting any invitations to dine out or go shopping!

    "It''s fine, I''ll wait for you, there''s half an hour left, right?"

    Xu Linxuan made himself at home in the resting area, th nced at Yang Hao: "Is this your first time here, brother? You look unfamiliar."

    "Yeah."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, having nothing to chat about with this stranger.

    "Bro, you really have good taste. Don''t look down on Xinyi because she hasn''t be here long, but she''s really good at her job!"

    "I just love her sses, I can never get ough... I feel ufortable if I don''t attd one for a day..."

    While Xu Linxuan spoke, his gaze continuously swept over Sun Xinyi''s shapely body. Towards the d, he ev raised his eyebrows at Yang Hao, shing a look that m would understand.

    Hearing this, Yang Hao frowned slightly, feeling that this guy was way too sleazy, ev for a man.

    The word "ss" has a differt implication betwe couples and spouses. Xu Linxuan, making suggestive faces in front of Sun Xinyi and saying, "I just love her sses, I can''t get ough," was esstially making lewd remarks at her.

    While it''s true that it''s in a man''s nature to lust, there''s a differce betwe being lustful and being lecherous.

    "Bro, since you like taking sses so much, why not buy more? Xinyi is pushing for sales at the d of the month, I just bought a hundred sessions," Yang Hao said with a grin.

    "Uh..."

    Xu Linxuan was tak aback, th forced augh: "I just bought fifty sessions not long ago, and I still have more than twty left."

    "Support Xinyi, man. Stock up, they don''t expire anyway, and brother, you''re wearing a Rolex so it''s not like you can''t afford it," Yang Hao continued to persuade.

    "Cough cough, this..."

    Xu Linxuan''s mouth twitched lightly, as being ttered to death could be the most lethalˇŞit''s difficult to refuse.

    And he indeed wasn''t truly rich. He owned a budget seafood buffet, and its annual profit was just a few hundred thousand yuan. He had already spt fifte thousand on personal training sessions, and buying a hundred more would cost him thirty thousand.

    He could afford it, but it was beyond his budget.

    "Excuse me, I need to take a call."

    There was no way he was buying more sessions, so Xu Linxuan outright used the ssic ''phone call escape'' tactic: "Hello, it''s me, you have the Mercedes-Bz G-ss in stock, right..."

    "Yep, I''ll find time toe over and take a look..."

    This guy ev had to show off wh making his escape but pretding to be on a call without ev lighting up the phone scre was just too damnzy.

    Ding!

    Triggered random task: [The Rich Man''s Promise]

    As a rich man, you must be credible and keep your promises. It''s said that a man''s promise is worth its weight in gold!

    Task contt: Make up for a hundred personal training sessions.

    Task reward: T-time cashback reward card

    Just as Xu Linxuan was making his escape, Yang Hao suddly heard the system prompt in his mind.

    Uh, this...

    Yang Hao was stunned, having not expected to trigger a random task.

    "Yang, thank you," said Sun Xinyi sincerely. If it wer''t for Yang''s intervtion, who knows what sleazymts Xu Linxuan might have made.

    "Don''t mtion it; it''s nothing much," Yang Hao replied with a smile, waving his hand dismissively.

    "Yang, let''s go downstairs th. The second half of the ss is in the equipmt area," Sun Xinyi stood up and unconsciously performed a chest expansion exercise, causing her already impressive bust to set off a tumultuous wave.

    That figure was really something!

    ```

 Chapter 11: 11, but shes sassy!

    "Xinyi, let''s go to the first floor first."

    After tering the elevator, Sun Xinyi was about to press the button marked with the number , but Yang Hao directly pressed number .

    "Yang, are you going to the swimming area?"

    Besides the swimming area, the first floor only contains the front desk, a lounge for signing up, and one office, so customers except for swimmers don''t usually go to the first floor.

    "I''m going to buy another sevty private coaching sessions to make it a hundred," Yang Hao said indiffertly.

    "What?"

    "Another sevty sessions???"

    Sun Xinyi was shocked, staring at Yang Hao with an incredulous look on her face.

    If Yang Hao''s previous spding was somewhat normal, th this sudd addition of sevty private sessions was definitely not normal!

    Could it be that he also wants to pursue me?

    After a brief momt of astonishmt, a thought emerged in Sun Xinyi''s mind.

    She had countered a simr customer before, who, in pursuit of her, bought a hundred sessions in one go, but that was back wh she hadn''t graduated from college yet, and her coaching fee was lower, only one hundred and fifty yuan per session.

    Now, her fee for one private coaching session had ris to three hundred yuan, making a hundred sessions amount to thirty thousand yuan!

    Although most of the customers whoe here to work out are quite well-off, spding over thirty thousand yuan on the first meeting is very rare.

    Rich people ar''t fools. They also categorize wom into differt ranks in their minds, siltly tagging them with prices, and female fitness instructors ar''t considered valuable in the eyes of the wealthy, unless theye across some naive and rich bumpkin; otherwise, it''s rare for someone to spd a fortune on them.

    At the front desk.

    A female fitness instructor wearing a low-cut tank top with yoga pants wasining to Yu Lili, "Lili, I can''t believe you referred such a high-quality clit to Sun Xinyi. It''s heartbreaking!"

    "Are we still besties or what!"

    The fitness instructor''s name was Mg Yuyu. She and Yu Lili were currtly sharing an apartmt and had a dect rtionship, at least on the surface they were close like best frids.

    "That guy is a delivery man. He ev came to our ce to deliver food a few days ago."

    "I don''t know what got into him today, spding over t thousand yuan just for Sun Xinyi," Yu Lili said with a frustrated face.

    "It''s all because of Sun Xinyi''s tactics, being able to squeeze out more than t thousand yuan ev from a delivery man!"

    "Right, Xu Linxuan was just here, wasn''t he? He toured a the equipmt area and didn''t see Sun Xinyi, so he wt straight to the fourth floor."

    "Lili, he was your bootlicker, and now he''s be Sun Xinyi''s..." Mg Yuyu said mockingly.

    Speaking of Xu Linxuan, Yu Lili''s expression grew ev worse. Actually, she had be ready to ept him; she just wanted to y a a bit longer, but never expected him topletely slip away.

    Just th, the elevator wt "ding," and Sun Xinyi and Yang Hao came out, one after the other.

    Seeing the people involved, the two wom immediately fell silt.

    Mg Yuyu twisted op her sports drink and took a sip while sizing up the delivery man walking by; he was tall and strong with an above-average appearance. He was a bit overweight, but not too fat.

    A weight of 9 pounds might look obese on an average person, but because of Yang Hao''s height, he gave off a robust and sturdy impression instead.

    "Lingling, help me add another eighty-five private coaching sessions to Yang''s card!"

    Sun Xinyi walked up to the counter where Zhou Ling was and said, deliberately ignoring Yu Lili and Mg Yuyu beside her because she knew the pair was likely disparaging her wh together.

    As such, Sun Xinyi purposely raised her voice wh she spoke; although she disliked ying petty games, as a woman, she knew exactly how to strike back at another woman.

    As expected, as soon as she spoke, Yu Lili and Mg Yuyu were both stunned.

    Mg Yuyu ev choked on her water.

    "How many sessions??"

    Zhou Ling was also confused, thinking the guy had only just bought thirty sessions!

    "Eighty-five sessions!"

    Sun Xinyi repeated calmly.

    Yang Hao wanted to buy another sevty sessions, which added to the previous thirty would make it a hundred.

    Buying a hundred private coaching sessions granted twty free onesˇŞit was standard practice. He had already received five as a gift, so now they just needed to add another fifte.

    "Okay, got it!"

    After momtarily zoning out, Zhou Ling quickly pulled up Yang Hao''s membership card information and added another eighty-five private coaching sessions.

    "I scan this code, right?"

    Yang Hao, who had be silt till now, pointed to the QR code set up in front of theputer and asked.

    "Yes."

    Zhou Ling nodded repeatedly.

    Yang Hao took out his phone and calmly scanned the QR code to pay.

    From the small speakers beside theputer immediately came the notification sound, "Dragon Pay received a paymt of twty-one thousand yuan."

    "Thanks."

    Courtesy was Yang Hao''s calling card; he nodded at Zhou Ling, who had helped with the card recharge.

    "Don''t mtion it!"

    Zhou Ling waved her hands dismissively but inside was overturning the image of the delivery guy that Yu Lili had built for her!

    Still delivering takeout?

    Does your delivery guy dare to spd over thirty thousand in less than an hour??

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the random task [The Rich Man''s Promise]

    Reward: T-times cashback card!

    The cashback card is activating...

    Beep!

    The next second, Yang Hao''s phone rang with a message from the bank.

    He oped the message and a smile involuntarily spread across his face.

    ,000 yuan had be deposited!

    This rate of making money was just too cool.

    And the sess of this task made Yang think of a way to exploit the system.

    In in terms, [The Rich Man''s Promise] meant that any bragging from him had to be made good.

    And after fulfilling it, the system would give a reward.

    Just now he had only spt twty-one thousand; what if the spding amount was two hundred and t thousand? Wouldn''t that mean a direct reward of two million one hundred thousand??

    If it really was possible to exploit the system like this, bing a billionaire would be just a the corner!

    "Yang, let''s continue with the ss," said Xinyi.

    At this momt, Sun Xinyi''s gaze towards Yang Hao was softer than before.

    Everyone has their vanity, and Sun Xinyi was no exception. The rect operation made her feel quite satisfied; it was like an exhrating p in the face!

    Plus, her impression of Yang Hao had always be favorable, so naturally, she felt more goodwill towards him now.

    The man was sshing real cash, unlike some male customers who were all talk, and ev if they did buy private lessons, they did so with debauched inttions.

    Some would ev make outright propositions wh she was selling private lessons, such as asking her to sleep with them in exchange for buying thirty sessions, but Yang had made no such demands.

    Such dect and gerous characters were rare to see!

    The two tered the elevator and wt up together.

    As the elevator doors closed, the three wom at the front desk were in an uproar!

    "A hundred sessions, he actually bought a hundred private lessons in one go!"

    "Lili, how could you pass such a wealthy clit to Sun Xinyi, what were you thinking?!"

    Mg Yuyu stamped her foot in frustration.

    "He, he was clearly a delivery guy..."

    By now, Yu Lili was nearly in tears; she couldn''t count how much her blunder had financially befited Sun Xinyi.

    "Lili, you must have mistak him for someone else, have you ever se a delivery guy spd like that?" Zhou Ling chimed in from the side.

    "Lingling''s right, those delivery guys choose the cheapest lunch; they wouldn''t spd so much on private lessons!"

    "Lili, you''ve literally made me cry with your foolishness!"

    "That''s a hundred sessions! If it were my sale, I''d treat you to a month''s meals..." Mg Yuyu was both vious and jealous.

    Although she couldn''tpete with Sun Xinyi in terms of looks and figure, she was shrewd!

    She always topped the monthly sales, excelling in dealing with m!

 Chapter 12: 12, this is the rich and generous big brother!

    "What are you three beauties talking about?"

    At that momt, Xu Linxuan, who had already changed into his swim trunks, came out of the swimming area draped in a towel.

    He had intded to swim for a while th go find Sun Xinyi for a private lesson, but the thought of losing face earlier made him a bit sull and also caused him to doubt what Yang Hao had said.

    That was a purchase of a hundred private lessons, not something you just buy on a whim.

    So he came to the front desk to ask about it, to see if what Yang Hao said was true.

    "Xu, you''re really early today."

    Mg Yuyu greeted him with a smile, ev though she knew Xu Linxuan didn''t have Yang Hao''svishness, but the man could still buy fifty private lessons in one go, a pottial customer worth cultivating good rtions with.

    "There''s nothing much in the store in the morning, it gets busy after noon."

    Xu Linxuan''s gaze swept over Mg Yuyu''s partly exposed chest. He had be working out at Bolli Fitness Cter for over half a year now, and he knew Mg Yuyu well ough. This woman looked easy, but she was actually very shrewd. Many male customers had be reeled in by her, touching her hand and flirtation were no issue, but taking her to a hotel was a challge.

    Such wom were crafty "gold-diggers" and not easy to handle. So after a few counters, Xu Linxuan gave up. The cost-performance ratio was too low. He would rather pursue Yu Lili, who looked and shaped up well and wasn''t as savvy as Mg Yuyu, although inparison, Sun Xinyi was still the most attractive to him.

    "Xu, you''ve gotpetition. That Yang just charged a hundred private lessons for Sun Xinyi!"

    Mg Yuyu said cheerfully.

    "Really? Know anything about him?"

    Xu Linxuan hade specifically to inquire about this matter, and it surprised him that Mg Yuyu brought it up on her own, so he took the opportunity to ask about Yang Hao''s backg.

    However, Mg Yuyu did not continue on this topic but said with a smile, "Xu, today is thest day of the month. Give sister a boost in sales, won''t you?"

    Xu Linxuan''s mouth twitched slightly; he knew Mg Yuyu''s thusiasm was not without an ulterior motive.

    "Yuyu, it''s not that I don''t want to help, but you know I still have dozs of lessons left!"

    "How about this,e eat at my ce wh you have time, and I''ll treat you guys."

    "I''m going to swim now, you guys chat."

    Xu Linxuan wasn''t a fool; he wouldn''t waste his money on Mg Yuyu. He knew a few male customers who had purchased several dozs of lessons and ded up just touching hands. Going out only led to dining and shopping, any deeper interaction still required spding money.

    "Lili, you see, that guy is not as gerous as Mr. Yang!"

    "Pretds to be rich all the time, but he''s really just a poser!"

    "Who else would wear such a heavy watch to work out, as if they''re afraid others won''t know he owns a Rolex, and it''s not ev clear if it''s real or fake!"

    Seeing Xu Linxuan make his escape, Mg Yuyu immediately started to gossip quietly.

    Yu Lili nodded emphatically, recalling Xu Linxuan''s past behavior. The man loved to show off, constantly unting his Rolex. Indeed, pretty low for someone in his thirties!

    On the second floor in the equipmt area.

    Sun Xinyi first showed Yang Hao a the various machines, th guided him through a half-hour workout.

    Ev though it wasn''t intse, Yang still sweated profusely, feeling refreshed throughout his body.

    "Mr. Yang, that''s ough for today."

    "Let''s continue tomorrow. We can schedule the time via WeChat."

    Sun Xinyi said while wiping the sweat from her forehead.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded, "Unless there''s a surprise, it''ll be the same time."

    "Alright."

    Fitness trainers gerally have a rxed morning, so Sun Xinyi was quite willing to have Yang Haoe in the morning, which meant more flexibility for private lesson timing.

    "Mr. Yang, wait a momt. Do you have time right now?"

    Just as Yang Hao was about to leave, Sun Xinyi suddly asked.

    "Rectly, I''m pretty free. My main task is losing weight," Yang Hao stopped and said.

    "In that case, let me treat you to lunch. There''s a ce that specializes in light meals in Starlight City nearby, perfect for the fat loss phase."

    Sun Xinyi felt that since he bought a hundred sessions without making any demands and behaved appropriately during the private lessons, people like him were rare. So she decided she wanted to show her appreciation.

    "Sure."

    It was already past elev o''clock by now, and since Yang Hao had only eat two eggs in the morning and had done a fair amount of exercise, he was already hungry. He had already be thinking of going out for lunch, and now, with Sun Xinyi, such a beauty, inviting him, he was naturally happy to agree.

    "Let''s meet on the first floor in a while."

    "OK."

    After making arrangemts, the two headed to their respective changing rooms.

    The facilities at Bolli Fitness Cter were top-notch, both in terms of hardware and software. The showers in the changing room wereparable to small swimming pools,plete with showerheads and two small baths for soaking.

    Hmm, not bad at all!

    3888 for a year is definitely worth it!

    Yang Hao was showering and siltly pondering to himself.

    Ding!

    Random Task Triggered: [The Tycoon''s Appreciation]

    As a tycoon, there''s no need to appreciate others'' belongings.

    Task: Check-in at Bolli Fitness Cter for thirty consecutive days.

    (Note: Each day''s check-in time must be no less than one hour.)

    Reward: Ownership of Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Currt Check-in Days:  day.

    Remaining Check-in Days: 9 days.

    What the heck!

    This is actually possible!!!

    Yang Hao, who was showering, was stunned. A big fitness cter like this could be his after checking in for thirty days???

    It''s so unreal!

    Hey, I think I have a national chain of fitness organizations in the game.

    This is really like the gameing to life!

    Yang Hao was ecstatic. Bolli Fitness Cter must be worth millions.

    Getting it after just thirty days of check-ins, that''s just toofortable!

    He was just a bit curious about how the fitness cter would be transferred to him at that time.

    After showering, Yang Hao was drying off with a towel as he walked out, wh he saw a middle-aged man sitting in the bath scrubbing the dead skin off his feet.

    If he hadn''t received the task, he would have bepletely indiffert.

    But now, he frowned slightly, thinking that after taking over, he''d have to put up a warning sign; such behavior was a bit disgusting.

    After getting dressed and drying his hair, Yang Hao took the elevator down to the first floor.

    Th he saw Yu Lili and Zhou Ling cking off behind the reception desk, one ying a mobile game, the other video chatting on WeChat.

    The front desk job is too rxed, add a live streaming task to their duties, that could also be a way to promote the fitness cter.

    Yang Hao was strategizing in his mind, already nning the future of his Bolli Fitness Cter.

    "Yang, you''re done with your workout."

    Zhou Ling, who was grossed in her game, saw Yang Hao step out of the elevator and immediately greeted him thusiastically.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly as a response, thinking that this front desk girl named Zhou Ling was still diligt. Ev while cking off, she didn''t forget her job.

    "Yang, take care."

    By now, Yu Lili hadpletely changed her opinion of Yang Hao.

    What the hell, delivery guy!

    This is a wealthy big shot!!!!!

 Chapter 13: 13, the wind blows and Granny feels cold

    Yang Hao was quite satisfied with the reactions of the two. The basic monthly sry at the front desk of the fitness cter was only three or four thousand yuan. It was unrealistic to expect them to devote all their ergy to work with that kind of pay, and a little cking off wh there was nothing pressing was fine.

    However, they must be thusiastic wh customers arrived or departed in order to provide a good service experice.

    Of course, the front desk employees at the fitness cter didn''t just earn a base sry; they also received amission for signing up new members. Regardless of whose customers they were, if a customer oped an annual membership card at the cter, the front desk staff got a fifty-yuanmission, split betwe the two of them, with each receiving twty-five yuan.

    Plus, the front desk could also pull in their own frids and rtives to sign up for gym memberships, and any salesmission from those would be theirs to keep.

    All in all, wh it came to a fitness cter, esstially all employees were in sales.

    "Yang, let''s go."

    Sun Xinyi emerged from the staircase, now in casual attire. She wore a cropped dim jacket over a  workout tank top, revealing her slder waist, and paired it with jeans of the same casual design as her jacket. Although the jeans wer''t of a slim fit, her long legs still managed to catch atttion unavoidably.

    Previously, dressed in workout gear, Sun Xinyi looked alluring and sexy. Now, in her casual outfit, she exuded a vivacious and cheerful vibe.

    "Sure, let''s go."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, th the two of them walked out of the fitness cter amid the shocked stares of Yu Lili and Zhou Ling.

    "Tsk, tsk, I thought she was so high and mighty!"

    "A hundred private training sessions just swayed her!!"

    As soon as the two left, Yu Lili immediately started griping.

    "I thought Sun Xinyi was fishing for a big boss!"

    "Who''d have thought she''d be won over by a hundred sses!" Zhou Ling chimed in with agreemt.

    "That''s how it is, there''s no such thing as an innoct Little White Flower, it''s just that the stakes wer''t high ough."

    Yu Lili pursed her lips slightly. While disparaging Sun Xinyi, she felt a twinge of vy. If someone had spt over thirty thousand on her the first time they met, she probably wouldn''t have be able to resist either.

    "Lili, where do you think they''re going?"

    Zhou Ling asked, her face full of gossip.

    "Where else can they go, off to a hotel!"

    "It''s just the right time for a break!"

    Yu Lili nced at the timeˇŞit was exactly half-past elev.

    "Ah, if you hadn''t mtioned the break, I would have forgott. What should we have for lunch today..."

    For someone like Zhou Ling, an ordinary wage earner, lunch was the second most anticipated thing of the day, the first being the d of the workday.

    She oped the "Hungry?" app to browse. As someone who ordered takeout frequtly, she alternated betwe "Hungry?" and "Kangaroo Group," using whichever had a coupon avable.

    Yu Lili, who had initially wanted to gossip some more, saw her foodie colleague already picking out takeout and leaned over, "Let''s order together, we can save more with a group discount."

    "Mm-hmm..."

    "Lili, how about spicy hot pot today?"

    Zhou Ling looked at the attractive pictures of the food and swallowed hard.

    "Sure, but make it mildly spicy."

    "Mm-hmm..."

    Zhou Ling nodded and began to ce the order.

    Meanwhile, Xu Linxuan, who had finished swimming, walked over from the swimming area.

    "Lili, was that Sun Xinyi who just left?"

    Xu Linxuan had caught a glimpse of Sun Xinyi leaving with Yang Hao from the corner of his eye while he was in the pool and hurried over to inquire.

    "Yep."

    "Sun Xinyi has gone off with Yang!"

    Yu Lili''s lips curled slightly, feeling a bit of schadfreude seeing this man''s disappointmt.

    "She got snatched away just like that..."

    Xu Linxuan looked dishearted and ev felt a pang in his chest,

    Damn, if I had known a hundred private sessions would do the trick, I would have topped up fifty more!

    Xu Linxuan regretted it to his core.

    "Yang really goes for it with a hundred private sessions. Not just Sun Xinyi, but I bet  of the female instructors in our gym could withstand that!"

    Yu Lili continued to twist the knife.

    But what she said was also true. Her roommate Mg Yuyu, for example, wouldn''t be able to resist. It''s not that she would give herself up right away, but a sweeter for sure.

    Xu Linxuan didn''t gage further, siltly returning to the swimming area, th directly to the m''s changing room. He had no mood to exercise anymore that day.

    Outside the store.

    Sun Xinyi looked at the electric scooter in front of her, somewhat bemused.

    She expected that a man who could nonchntly purchase a hundred personal training sessions would at least drive some BBA.

    Turned out, not ev a four-wheeled vehicle, let alone a BBA!

    The man actually rode an electric scooter.

    Alright, the rich and low-profile type!

    Having worked in the fitness industry for a few years, Sun Xinyi hade across quite a few rich people, some of whom were very understated.

    Bro must live a here, she thought. Riding an electric scooter really is much more convit than driving.

    "Riding the electric scooter might be a bit cold, so wrap yourself with the jacket," Yang offered.

    Yang Hao took off his jacket for Sun Xinyi, whose short dim jacket and fitness tank top both left her slder waist exposed. The temperature outside was  degrees, and riding an electric bike in that weather was quite chilly.

    "No need, I can hide behind you, and the wind won''t hit me."

    "And it takes at most five minutes to ride the electric bike to Starlight City."

    Sun Xinyi smiled and pushed the jacket back to him. Underneath his jacket, Yang Hao was wearing a id shirt, which would naturally provide little protection against the wind while riding.

    "Alright th."

    Yang Hao didn''t insist, knowing that the distance really wasn''t far.

    He put his jacket back on and took out a pink helmet from under the electric bike''s seat, prepared for Xixi, and handed it to Sun Xinyi: "It''s my daughter''s, might be a bit small."

    "No problem, it''s quite cute!"

    Sun Xinyi took the helmet and put it on her head.

    But inside, she felt a little ripple of emotion.

    So this Yang was a father, meaning he was also a family man.

    In truth, Sun Xinyi had never intded to actually start something with Yang Hao. She just thought he was a rich man who was also very upright, and that making a frid like him would be nice.

    However, what she hadn''t realized was that the umtion of favorable impressions over time had subconsciously made her consider him a pottial romantic prospect.

    Therefore, wh he candidly revealed that he had a daughter, she felt a tiny twinge of disappointmt.

    She had fantasized about what her future partner would look like, but had never considered walking in the door and bing someone''s stepmother right away!

    Moreover, this Yang might still have a wife.

    Sigh~

    Thinking too much.

    It''s just a fridship!

    Sun Xinyi gathered her wandering thoughts and swung her long legs over to mount the back seat of the electric bike.

    "Sit tight."

    Yang Hao reminded her, th twisted the throttle, and the electric bike headed towards Starlight City against the cold wind ofte February.

    However, seated at the back, Sun Xinyi underestimated the chilling cold the wind carried, and once the bike started moving, she felt her abdom and ev her chest getting terribly cold...

    Suddly, she remembered some sleazy nicknames oft used in games: "Grandma''s chill from the wind."

    Arggh, it''s truly cold!

    Reacting instinctively, Sun Xinyi moved her butt forward a bit, th clung tightly to Yang Hao''s barrel-like waist.

    And as their bodies pressed together, Sun Xinyi instantly felt much warmer.

    There''s no underestimating a fat guy at critical momts: a real windbreak!

    Yang Hao, weighing 9 pounds, stood in front of Sun Xinyi like an imposing mountain, shielding her from the chill.

    Before long, they reached the crossroads outside Starlight City, where the traffic was heavier, and Yang Hao''s electric bike had to stop at the pedestrian crossing, waiting for the red light.

    The male drivers sitting in their cars, also waiting for the red light, stared as soon as they saw Sun Xinyi on the back of the electric bike.

    Shouldn''t a top-notch beauty like her be seated in the passger seat of a luxury car??

    A man who liked to shoot videos ev took out his phone to record a clip, th skillfully posted it to his Kuaiyin ount, selecting the rectly popr song "Actually, There Was Nothing at All" as backg music, with the caption: I smoked a whole pack and still couldn''t figure out where I wt wrong.

    Unaware of this, Yang Hao and Sun Xinyi waited for the gre light, th he twisted the throttle and drove the electric bike straight to the bike shed next to Starlight City''s side trance.

    "Are you froz?"

    After locking the bike, Yang Hao looked at Sun Xinyi with a touch of guilt. It was rare for such a beautiful woman to sit on an electric bike and bear the cold wind with him.

    After all, a beauty of her level could easily ride in the passger seat of a luxury car if she were a little tricky.

    It seemed that the character of this beautiful coach was quite good.

    "It''s not cold, with you blocking the wind!"

    Sun Xinyi smiled, though in truth, the sides of her slder waist had turned red from the cold breeze, but she couldn''t say that directly.

    And as Yang Hao bt down to put the helmet back in the under-seat storage space, he just happed to see the redness on Sun Xinyi''s waist from the cold wind, and immediately felt guilty.

    Ding!

    Triggering random mission: [Tycoon''s Guilt]

    As a tycoon, you cannot let the woman following you suffer materially.

    Mission contt: Give Sun Xinyi a gift that satisfies her.

    Mission reward: a BYD Han EV U8.

    Just as Yang Hao was about to walk into the mall, the system prompt once again resounded in his mind.

    He hesitated slightly to step forward, and th a look of joy appeared on his face.

    Talk about speaking of the devil!

    The BYD Han EV U8, a top-of-the-line domestic luxury car priced at .09 million yuan!

    Wh the price was announced, there was ridicule all over the inte, with influcers swearing the car wouldn''t sell over three hundred units in a year.

    Yet, after a month and a half on the market, the Han EV U8 had delivered over four hundred units and had more than thirty thousand backorders.

    You mock someone for spding a million on a BYD, they mock you for not understanding the art of pretding to be rich.

    Those who spd over a million on Mercedes or BMW are considered merely wealthy, but those who spd that much on a BYD are truly tycoons!

 Chapter 14: 14, Encountered my ex-wife by chance

    Since it was a workday, the mall wasn''t very crowded.

    Sun Xinyi, who knew the ce like the back of her hand, led Yang Hao to the light food restaurant on the fourth floor.

    She ordered a poached beef sd set meal for Yang Hao and a mixed grain roll with baked chick breast for herself.

    People on a fat-reduction phase are not supposed to refrain from eating meat tirely; they need to be selective. High-protein meats with low fat contt, like chick, beef, and shrimp, are all perfectly fine to consume.

    However, beef and shrimp are rtively expsive, so chick breast, which offers the best value for money, is preferred, ev if it doesn''t taste as good.

    These days people pay more and more atttion to body managemt, which is why many light food restaurants do well. Their clitele mostlyprises young wom and -cor workers who are willing to spd money, and their average customer spd is much higher than that of ordinary fast-food restaurants.

    Take the two set meals that Sun Xinyi ordered as an example. Yang Hao''s beef sd set cost 4 yuan, while her mixed grain chick set was 8 yuan. They also ordered two cups of corn juice at 8 yuan each, totaling 86 yuan for an ordinary light meal for two.

    Since Sun Xinyi had insisted on treating him, Yang didn''t fight her for the bill. Mainly, he had a task topleteter, and it was the perfect excuse to reciprocate with a gift after Sun Xinyi''s lunch treat, without it seeming too abrupt.

    The lunch wt very pleasantly. Both had cheerful personalities, and Yang, with over a decade of culinary experice, was expert at socializing.

    During their conversation, he was in fact leading most of the time, talking within hisfort zone, which made him appear knowledgeable and well-informed.

    "If you''re not in a hurry to get back, why don''t you join me for a bit? I''d like to buy a couple of outfits for working out," Yang spoke up as they walked out of the light food restaurant.

    "Sure, I''m not in any rush," Sun Xinyi replied with a smile, nodding her head. After this lunch, she felt she understood the man who had bought a hundred sessions of personal training from her much better. He seemedposed, yet he was also humorous, knowledgeable, and carried the charm of a mature man.

    Sun Xinyi felt quite rxed in hispany and didn''t mind the idea of shopping together; in fact, she was somewhat looking forward to it.

    The two of them wandered down from the fourth floor back to the first. Starlight City was a mid-to-high-d mall with some luxury brands, which were all located in the best spots on the first floor.

    Such as the well-known LV, Prada, Cartier...

    While strolling through the mall, Yang was siltly noting where Sun Xinyi''s gaze lingered. The task giv by the system was to give her a gift that would please her; it couldn''t be just anythingˇŞit had to be something she liked.

    Sun Xinyi was much like most girls; she spt a little more time looking at wom''s clothing and handbags. Yet, nothing seemed to hold her gaze for more than five seconds as they walked.

    This meant that she was only somewhat interested in those items, without a particr fondness for any.

    It was only wh they passed Prada that Yang noticed Sun Xinyi''s atttion stayed on a specific shoulder bag in the disy window for a long time, ev giving it a sidelong nce after they had walked past.

    It was a Prada patt leather handbag, likely a new release not long on the market, otherwise it wouldn''t have be positioned in the most promint disy window.

    "My sister has a birthday next month, and she''s about your age. Would you help me choose a gift?" Yang stopped in his tracks, turned a, and walked back to the Prada store they had just passed. His excuse wasn''t fabricatedˇŞLi Manni''s birthday really was on March th, just  days away.

    Sun Xinyi hesitated for a momt before hurrying after him.

    "Miss, what do you need? Let me introduce you to some items," the female sales associate offered helpfully. Although Sun Xinyi tered the store after Yang, the saleswoman clearly understood who had the purchasing power. She knew the tall, attractive woman was the key decision-maker for this shopping vture, while the man walking ahead would only be paying the bill.

    There was no helping it; saleswom like her saw these kinds of pairs all too oft. The man, clearly in his thirties, was tall but slightly portly, and couldn''t exactly be described as handsome.

    Whereas Sun Xinyi, only in her twties, had both the looks and the figure. If the two were shopping together, it surely boiled down to financial calctions!

    Of course, the female sales associate did notpletely neglect Yang Hao; she had greeted him, after all. He was here to spd, ev though his wallet didn''t seem very bulging. He was dressed too ordinarily, with nothing on his wrist.

    The ability of the luxury store clerks to "judge a book by its cover" was very strong, but here the term wasn''t meant as a derogatory one, but rather as a skill.

    The kind of sce from inte novels where a nerd in cheap streetwear is looked down upon in a luxury store, th turns a and buys a ton to prove a point, almost never happs in reality.

    The consumer group for luxury goods, ev if they dress down, still has a distinctive aura, which the expericed clerks can easily discern.

    Moreover, luxury store clerks undergo rigorous training. Ev if you are dressed shabbily, they would not mock and scoff as described in the novels.

    "Yang, what do you want to get for your sister?"

    Sun Xinyi asked Yang Hao.

    "Maybe a bag. She''s doing an internship at the TV station, and it coulde in handy," Yang Hao replied casually.

    The sales associate, hearing their conversation, quickly grasped the situation. It seemed that the beautiful woman was apanying the man to buy a gift for his sister. However, based on her experice, the man was most likely just using an excuse, and the gift would probably d up with the beautiful woman.

    "Miss, take a look over here, these are all new models," the sales associate said with a smile, pointing in the direction of the disy window.

    "Yang, how old is your sister?" Sun Xinyi asked again.

    "About your age," Yang Hao replied.

    Upon hearing this, the sales associate was ev more convinced of her judgemt. Old m like to y these little games, buying something and th gifting it to the beauty to win her favor.

    "Actually, these new bags are all quite suitable for a youngdy of your age..."

    The sales associate first gave Yang Hao a look as if to say "I''ve se through your act," th proceeded to introduce Sun Xinyi to several bags in the disy window.

    Yang Hao stood by siltly, quickly checking the price tags on those bags. The cheaper ones were over sixte thousand, and the expsive ones over forty thousand, but the handbag that Sun Xinyi liked was priced at twty-six thousand, all within his budget, considering he still had two hundred and t thousand from the cashback in his bank ount.

    Outside the store.

    Li Manshu and Sh Mingshan had just finished eating on the fourth floor. The employees of Bright Advertising, where they both worked, were located near Starlight City in the Starshine Building, so many -cor workers who worked in the Starshine Building woulde to Starlight City for lunch.

    Momtster, as the two walked past the prada specialty store, Li Manshu nced inside out of habit. She had had her eye on a particr bag for a while but hadn''t had the nerve to ask Sh Mingshan for it, waiting for the right momtˇŞafter all, it was priced at over thirty thousand.

    Currtly, she was still in her pretse stage, managing a persona of a gambling addict husband who abused her, and herself as a victim of marriage, not wanting to give the impression that she cared too much about money.

    Yet the momt she looked inside the store, she froze because she saw her rectly ex-husband, Yang Hao, with a tall, young, beautiful girl by his side.

    This...

    What was going on???

    Li Manshu''s brain crashed instantly. Her down-and-out ex-husband appeared in the prada store, apanied by a young, attractive woman!

    She must have eat too much and was having hallucinations!

    Li Manshu closed her eyes tightly and th oped them again. But the two people were still there...

 Chapter 15: 15, Im looking for a boyfriend, it has nothing to do with you

    Feeling Li Manshu slowing down her pace, Sh Mingshan, however, quicked his steps without a change in expression. In fact, whever he passed luxury stores like this, he would inttionally speed up to avoid Li Manshu suddly suggesting that they take a look inside.

    Although Sh Mingshan was the Marketing Director at Linggan Advertising, his annual ie was only about four to five hundred thousand yuanˇŞfor someone with a family, the amount of money that could be spt on Li Manshu was naturally limited.

    Moreover, the departmt''s ie reliedrgely onmissions, and ev as a director, his base sry was just t thousand yuan a month. So, during times wh business was slow, Sh Mingshan wasn''t financially well-off, making the purchase of luxury goods, which could cost ts of thousands of yuan, a considerable strain on his budget.

    So, wh he noticed Li Manshu slowing down, his thought was to get her away from there as quickly as possible.

    "Mingshan, wait up."

    Seeing Sh Mingshan walking faster and faster, Li Manshu quickly called out to him.

    "Manshu, there''s still a lot to do at thepany, no time for shopping," Sh Mingshan said with a frown as he stopped.

    Li Manshu felt a chill in her heartˇŞshe clearly hadn''t made any request, and yet the man was already this rmed. But now wasn''t the time to think about that; she pointed to the inside of the Prada store and said, "That person looks like Yang Hao."

    "Yang Hao??"

    Sh Mingshan was tak aback for a momt, not immediately recognizing who this person was, as he had never asked Li Manshu about her ex-husband''s name.

    "That''s my ex-husband."

    Li Manshu exined.

    "Oh, the delivery guy, right."

    Sh Mingshan immediately felt a sse of superiority but th suspiciously added, "That''s not right, though. How could a delivery guy be in a Prada store?"

    "Oh, maybe he''s there to deliver food!"

    Sh Mingshan quickly came up with a reason.

    "It doesn''t look like it, look, there''s another woman next to him."

    Li Manshu pointed out Sun Xinyi as she spoke.

    Sh Mingshan followed her pointing gaze, and th his eyes wt wide.

    And in his heart, he sneered at Li Manshu''s way of referring to the otherdy, thinking how she should be called a stunning beauty with a voluptuous figure!

    "Let''s go in and take a look."

    Sh Mingshan took the initiative to suggest, thinking to himself that a delivery guy couldn''t possibly have the money to court wom, whereas he could try to woo that beauty. If she was willing, spding at Prada was also worth it, giv that her figure and looks were right there to see.

    "Okay."

    Li Manshu also wanted to find out what was going on and immediately nodded in agreemt.

    The two of them th tered the Prada store.

    Yang Hao didn''t notice them at all because Sun Xinyi had already picked up the handbag she had tak particr notice of and rmded, "I think this one suits you."

    "Miss, you have good taste. This handbag is our main item for this spring season, it suits you very well. Try it on in front of the mirror," the sales assistant said with a smile.

    "I was just helping to choose," Sun Xinyi rified.

    "Helping to choose requires trying it on as well, right, sir?" the sales assistant said, while giving Yang Hao a wink, signaling for praise.

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, thinking to himself that the sales assistant was quite perceptive, ev though she couldn''t possibly know his real inttion, but at least she realized he was nning to buy Sun Xinyi a bag.

    "Xinyi, just try it on and see how it looks," Yang Hao followed up.

    "Oh, okay th."

    Not long ago, Sun Xinyi had tried on this bag while shopping with a frid. She liked it a lot but found it too expsive.

    "Yang Hao!"

    However, just th, a voice suddly rose unexpectedly inside the store.

    In luxury stores like this, conversations are usually held in hushed whispers, so it''s rare for anyone to be shouting like this. Instantly, not only the atttion of Yang Hao and hispany was attracted, but also that of the other store assistants.

    Wh Yang Hao saw Li Manshu and Sh Mingshan, he was also stunned for a momt, not expecting such a coincidce.

    "What are you doing here?"

    Li Manshu, all the while sizing up Sun Xinyi and the handbag she was holding, questioned in a huff.

    The sales associate was thoroughly confused. She looked at the imposing Li Manshu, who seemed like a legitimate wife who had caught a mistress, which she had witnessed more than once in her five years as a sales associate.

    But something felt off today. If she was the legitimate wife, why would there be another man with her?

    Could it be that the couple were each doing their own thing and happed to run into each other?

    No, that''s not right. If they were each doing their own thing, they should act as if they hadn''t se each other!

    The sales associate''s CPU was nearly fried trying to figure out the rtionship betwe the two.

    However, Sun Xinyi had guessed Li Manshu''s idtity. Yang Hao had already told her about his situation during their meal, and she knew that this older brother had just gott divorced and had a five-year-old daughter.

    The woman in front of her was so aggressive, the likely suspect was the ex-wife.

    But if you''re the ex-wife and there''s another man by your side, why are you here making a sce??

    "Is this Prada store owned by you, or by your Mr. Sh?"

    "Can''t I take a look a?"

    The Yang Hao of today was not the same as the one holding the divorce certificate yesterday, as the saying goes, "poverty constrains the aspirations." Yesterday, all he dared was to spit out some bitterness to air his frustration, but today waspletely differtˇŞhe was about to be a wealthy man.

    Ev putting distant prospects aside, he now had ,000 lying in his card, which was the backing for his spding at Prada.

    The bnce in one''s card truly determines how solidly a man can stand!

    "You also know this is Prada, can you afford to shop here?"

    Li Manshu scoffed disdainfully.

    "Whether I can afford it or not is  of your business anymore, Ms. Li Manshu,"

    Yang Hao retorted back calmly.

    "Brother, Manshu is just afraid you''ll embarrass yourself!"

    "You, a delivery guy, instead of delivering orders properly, are pretding to be wealthy to deceive this youngdy''s feelings. Is there any point in that??"

    Sh Mingshan took a step forward, posing as if he was about to unmask Yang Hao''s pretse.

    Through the conversation among the three, the sales associate eating popcorn on the side also managed to piece together their rtionships.

    It turned out to be a divorced couple running into each other again, except each of them already had someone new by their side.

    But what''s the deal with delivering food?

    This gtleman had a bit of a small-business owner''s aura about him and did not seem at all like a delivery guy.

    The sales associate thought to herself siltly.

    At that momt, Sh Mingshan said to Sun Xinyi, "Little sister, don''t be deceived by him, he''s just a delivery guy and can''t afford the things here to give to you."

    While speaking, he rolled up his shirt cuff nonchntly, revealing the Vacheron Constantin watch on his wrist. This watch was from the Overseas series with a simple three-hand design, and although it was the cheapest series of Vacheron Constantin, the list price was still just over a hundred thousand.

    However, Sh Mingshan had bought it secondhand for just over sixty thousand, and it was one of the three prides of his pretsion set.

    The other two items were the BMW 55 parked downstairs of hispany and the Herm¨¨s handbag he was eager to unt in front of everyone as soon as he tered the Prada store.

    "Thank you for your reminder, but who I choose as my boyfrid doesn''t seem to be any of your business,"

    "Ev if he is a delivery guy, I''d be willing to sit on the back of his electric scooter and joy the breeze..."

    Li Manshu''s attitude had already irritated Sun Xinyi, and now with Sh Mingshaning out to point fingers, Sun Xinyi simply pretded to be Yang Hao''s girlfrid and retorted back.

 Chapter 16: 16, thank you to my girlfriend for her righteous help

    "Boyfrid???"

    Li Manshu''s pupils suddly dted, her face filled with disbelief.

    Although she had scarcely be home before the one-month cooling-off period, based on her understanding of Yang Hao, it didn''t seem likely for him to start a new rtionship so quickly, especially not with someone younger and prettier than her.

    Sh Mingshan was also dumbfounded, having thought Yang Hao was still in the process of deceiving the young girl, not realizing he had already seeded.

    Looking at Sun Xinyi''s tall and voluptuous figure, he couldn''t help but scoff internally, "Such fine cabbage has be hogged by a pig!"

    Damn, I want to be that pig!!

    Jealousy and vy quickly filled Sh Mingshan''s heart.

    Quietly calcting how to get her contact details, it seemed obvious that this beauty was easy to deceiveˇŞsomeone who wouldn''t disdain ev a delivery man, let alone him, the esteemed Marketing Director of Inspiration Advertising, surely it would be easy for him to take control!

    "Yang Hao, you''re really something, finding a woman right after getting divorced!"

    If Yang Hao had just found a woman inferior to herself, Li Manshu might not have be too emotional and would have felt secretly proud: See, after leaving me, you can only find someone like that.

    But now that he was with the young and beautiful Sun Xinyi, she felt a pang of imbnce in her heart, a feeling as though it wasn''t her who dumped Yang Hao, but that she had be dumped.

    "I found someone after getting divorced, which is reasonable andwful."

    "Unlike some people, who were so eager to find someone to take over ev before getting divorced."

    Truthfully, Yang Hao did not want to argue in such a setting, it was too embarrassing.

    But Li Manshu was obviously unreasonable. What did she mean by finding a woman right after getting divorced? He remembered how, ev before she was divorced, she had already started cozying up to someone surnamed Sh. Now that he was divorced, he couldn''t look for someone?

    That was tantly ying with double standards recognized all over Hua Country.

    Li Manshu, whocked any real argumt, was rdered speechless and looked at Yang Hao in disbeliefˇŞduring their time together, he''d never talked back to her like this.

    "Mr. Yang, don''t nder me."

    "Manshu and I are just colleagues!"

    On the surface, Sh Mingshan''s words seemed to be helping Li Manshu reim the moral high g, but in reality, he wanted to show Sun Xinyi that his rtionship with the woman by his side wasn''t improper, aiming to rebuild his image.

    "Just colleagues, is that so?"

    Yang Hao scoffed coldly, "Would you like me to invite Ms. Wang Xueru over to discuss this in person with you three?"

    "Uh..."

    "You???"

    Sh Mingshan was speechless, his eyes almost popping out from behind his sses. He couldn''t fathom how Yang Hao knew his wife''s name.

    And from his tone, it sounded as though he knew his wife too!

    Could it be that he has be investigating me quietly???

    The thought st a chill down Sh Mingshan''s spine. As the Marketing Director of Inspiration Advertising, he was not unfamiliar with epting bribes. If Yang Hao had actually investigated these matters, he would not only lose his job but might also d up ''sewing on the sewing machine.''

    "Manshu, let''s go."

    "No point arguing with a mad dog!"

    Sh Mingshan panicked and, not daring to continue the confrontation, turned and left.

    "Mingshan, you..."

    Li Manshu looked frustrated; she had wanted to mock a few more words, but with Sh Mingshan gone, she felt awkward staying behind and quickly followed.

    The farce ded abruptly, leaving the onlooking receptionists with expressions of unfulfilled curiosity. It was a workday, and the store wasn''t busy; joying such gossip was somewhat of a treat.

    It''s a pity that man was too cowardly and simply took off.

    "Miss, let''s continue trying out the bags."

    The receptionist attding Yang Hao and Sun Xinyi was quick to react, promptly putting her gossipy mindset aside.

    "Yang, shall we continue?"

    Sun Xinyi looked at Yang Hao.

    "Do we need to try it on?"

    Yang Hao waved his hand, and upon hearing this, the sales assistant couldn''t help but feel disappointed, as it seemed that the gold customer had changed his mind after themotion just now.

    However, Yang Hao''s next words gave her emotions a rollercoaster-like experice, "Wrap up both the ivory and ck ones."

    "Ah?"

    The sales assistant was stunned for a momt, th asked, "Sir, are you buying two?"

    "Is there a problem with the way I expressed it?"

    Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "No problem, no problem at all."

    The sales assistant beamed with joy, having thought that the gold customer was about to leave, only to be pleasantly surprised with a dramatic twist.

    Not only did he not leave, but he also bought two bags in one go.

    "Sir, Miss, please wait in the resting area."

    The sales assistant led the two to the resting area, where other assistants promptly served them tea and snacks.

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi''s heart was racing, thumping wildly. Yang had impulsively purchased two bagsˇŞone was a birthday gift for his sister, so the other must be for her, right?

    This was a Prada handbag worth twty-six thousand each, too valuable. Should I ept it??

    "Miss, please check the bags. If there are no issues, I will go and issue the receipt."

    While Sun Xinyi was wrestling with her thoughts, the sales assistant who had served them returned from the storeroom with two new bags.

    Sun Xinyi subconsciously looked at Yang Hao, her eyes conveying a questioning look.

    "I don''t understand these things. As long as you think it''s good, that''s fine," Yang Hao shrugged lightly.

    Sun Xinyi nodded, oped the protective dust bag bearing the Prada logo, and carefully took out the brand-new handbag to inspect it.

    Prada is known for its subpar quality among well-known luxury brands. Its quality isn''t the worst, but it''s close, withmon issues like deformation, op seams, easily brok zippers, and logos that fall off, among other things.

    If you own a Prada bag with exceptional quality, th congrattions, it''s highly likely that it was made in Shchg!

    So actually, wh people buy luxury goods, it''s not so much for the quality but for the brand and social attributes.

    However, ev though Prada''s quality isn''t that great, the likelihood of having issues with a new bag is still pretty low.

    After inspecting them, Sun Xinyi found no issues with either bag and gave Yang Hao a nod.

    "Beautiful, go ahead and issue the receipt,"

    Yang Hao finished his tea and stood up, following the sales assistant to the cash register before elegantly paying with his card.

    The two bags cost a total of fifty-two thousand!

    Nice!

    Yang Hao didn''t know if this was a kind of illness, but spding money really did give him an inexplicablyfortable feeling.

    That''s why he could understand why some wom felt better after shopping.

    "Take care, and wee back anytime."

    The sales assistant st off Yang Hao and Sun Xinyi with a beaming smile, while internally dissing Li Manshu: To think she would reject such a good husband and pass him off to other wom, look now, pretty young girls are all lining up for him!

    "Thanks for your gant help today."

    "Just a small gift, nothing much."

    After leaving the Prada store, Yang Hao handed the ivory handbag over to Sun Xinyi.

    "Ah, this..."

    Sun Xinyi had already guessed that one of the bags was meant for her, but wh Yang Hao actually handed it over, she was still somewhat flustered.

 Chapter 17: 17, every woman has vanity.

    "Yang, this gift is too precious, I can''t ept it."

    Although Sun Xinyi really liked this handbag, she still felt that she couldn''t ept it, after all, it was only their first meeting, and epting such an expsive gift didn''t seem appropriate.

    "Xinyi, you don''t need to feel any pressure, I''m just simply expressing my gratitude, there''s no hidd meaning."

    Without further discussion, Yang Hao directly stuffed the shopping bag with the ivory  handbag into Sun Xinyi''s hands.

    In his mind, he thought, you''re going to ept this bag today no matter what!

    Otherwise, I won''t be able toplete my task!

    "Yang, this..."

    Sun Xinyi wanted to refuse again, but Yang Hao spoke up once more, "If you really feel bad about it, th just help me lose weight for the next month. My goal is 50 pounds."

    "Uh..."

    "Th I''ll prepare a fat-reducing lunch for you every day!"

    After a momt''s hesitation, Sun Xinyi responded.

    "Deal!"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded.

    "Thank you, Yang!"

    Sun Xinyi really liked this Prada handbag, and seeing that Yang Hao gave it with such sincerity, she didn''t refuse anymore.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the task [The Tycoon''s Guilt].

    The task reward has be issued; please go to the BYD 4S store at 3 Hanjiang Road, Jiangchg City, to collect your "BYD Tang U8."

    Sure ough, after Sun Xinyi epted the gift, the system prompt sounded.

    Nice!

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but imagine the meme-face of an old foreign man in his mind.

    This gift was totally worth it!

    From that momt on, Yang Hao''s view of Sun Xinyi changed.

    In his eyes, she wasn''t just any beautiful woman; she was a big boss that could burst out gold coins and gear!

    First, the tfold cashback card burst out ,000 gold coins, and now he''d burst a Tang U8. He began to look forward to what else this big boss could burst out.

    Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Yu Lili and Zhou Ling were eating spicy hot pot behind the bar, and at this momt, Mg Yuyu joined them, having ordered a yellow braised chick rice.

    The three wom were eating lunch while gossiping, and the topic naturally drifted to Sun Xinyi and Yang Hao.

    "Lili, Lingling, you two might not have se it, but that Yang actually came on an electric bike."

    "I happed to see him taking Sun Xinyi away on an electric bike wh I was teaching a ss on the second floor..."

    "I don''t know if this man is actually poor or just pretding to be poor."

    Mg Yuyu ryed the sce she had se an hour ago.

    "Riding an electric bike?"

    "I told you he''s a delivery guy!"

    Yu Lili perked up, specting, "He probably spt all his savings to woo Sun Xinyi!"

    "A hundred private lessons, thirty thousand yuan. If he''s a delivery guy, it would take half a year to save that. If that''s really the case, this delivery man is too infatuated!" Zhou Ling remarked with astonishmt.

    "Some dogs lick so hard that they don''t eat or drink just to please the goddess."

    Mg Yuyu understood the psychology of these types too well; after all, there were several of them in her Weixin, who barely earn five or six thousand a month but still scrape together money to buy her private lessons while skimping on themselves.

    And her method of dealing with such dogs was to keep them hanging. Whever she felt that one of them was about to give up, she would give them just ough sweet treatmt to keep them hoping.

    She called this method "raising dogs"!

    This was much more joyable than keeping actual pets, and importantly, it came with tangible befits.

    "Ah, that poor delivery guy, I guess Sun Xinyi is just apanying him for a meal," Zhou Ling sighed.

    "A dog licker doesn''t deserve sympathy!"

    Mg Yuyu curled her lip; they became dogs lickers because they lusted after others'' bodies, so Mg Yuyu had no sympathy for them, considering they licked with an agda.

    While the three were deep in their gossip, the automatic door of the fitness cter slowly oped, and Sun Xinyi walked in from outside.

    All three wom''s eyesnded on her at once. Yu Lili had originally wanted to mockingly ask if she was cold on the backseat of the electric bike.

    But just as she was about to speak, she saw the Prada shopping bag in Sun Xinyi''s hand, her pupils slightly constricted and a shocked expression appeared on her face.

    Real life isn''t like Kuaiyin, where if you buy a Prada worth over twty thousand, you will be ridiculed for being too low, just a basic model, and all that. But in reality, luxury brands like Prada are guinely unaffordable for most ordinary workers.

    For instance, Yu Lili''s basic sry plusmission from signing up new clits amounted to a monthly ie of a five thousand. She and Mg Yuyu shared an apartmt that cost two thousand eight hundred a month. Adding in utilities like water, electricity, and gas, the total rose to over three thousand. So, her monthly housing expses alone came to fifte hundred.

    Adding another fifte hundred for food, her five-thousand sry dwindled down to two thousand. Th, with the extra expses of clothes, cosmetics, daily necessities, and assorted other costs, she would do well to save about one thousand if she scrimped and saved.

    That didn''t ev ount for the asional unexpected expses or the social costs like giving gifts for various asions. And a monthly sry of five thousand was considered an average ie for an ordinary worker, which made a Prada handbag worth over twty thousand truly a luxury.

    "Xinyi, you''re browsing Prada now, ar''t you? I''m so jealous!"

    Zhou Ling had naturally noticed the Prada shopping bag in Sun Xinyi''s hand. She was the type with a direct and cheerful personality. She immediately put down her chopsticks and expressed her admiration.

    "It was a gift from Yang."

    Sun Xinyi responded indiffertly.

    However, her words were like a critical hit to Yu Lili!

    What kind of wealthy customer had she rmded to Sun Xinyi?

    A casual gift, and it''s starting with Prada!

    An involuntary tune popped into Yu Lili''s head: "If I could start over, I would chose Li Bai..."

    "What did Yang gift you?"

    "Jewelry, clothes, or a bag?" Zhou Ling asked curiously.

    She also voiced Mg Yuyu''s concern as well; although Prada''s products were all expsive, items like scarves, hats, or some essories were rtively cheaper.

    This would also reveal the extt of this Yang''s wealth.

    "A handbag."

    Sun Xinyi reported honestly.

    Girls all have their vanities, and Sun Xinyi was no exception. She knew Yu Lili harbored hostility toward her because of Xu Linxuan and that she would gossip with Mg Yuyu about her, asionally making snide remarks.

    This momt served as a sort of counterattack, especially since Yang Hao had be rmded by Yu Lili.

    "Wow, it''s actually a handbag! Can we take a look at it?"

    "I''ve passed Prada several times and never dared to go in..."

    There was no question that Zhou Ling was a great hype-woman. With her thusiastic promotion, the whole sce''s cool factor was through the roof, leaving Sun Xinyi with no need to say anything.

    Both Mg Yuyu and Yu Lili were actually quite ke on taking a look since it was from Prada.

    "Let''s go to the break room to check it out."

    Sun Xinyi didn''t refuse. Being vied was certainly a pleasurable feeling, especially since two of the three prest bore some malice towards her.

    "Yeah, there''s nowhere to unpack it here."

    Zhou Ling nodded repeatedly. The bar had twoputers and various office supplies, and the little remaining space was upied by the takeout they ordered.

    So, the four wom made their way to the break room. Sun Xinyi passed the shopping bag to Zhou Ling who eagerly took out the dust bag containing the handbag and carefully oped it to reveal the ivory- bag before the four of them.

    "Wow, it''s beautiful!"

    "This seems to be a new model. I''ve se it in the store window wh I passed by Prada!"

    Starlight City was nearby, and Zhou Ling oft shopped there, which is why she recognized it instantly as a new disy item.

    "The design is pretty nice."

    Mg Yuyuplimted, though dying of jealousy on the inside, and she mtally dissed her ''stic best frid'' Yu Lili t thousand times over.

    What a great customer to have rmded to Sun Xinyi. If she had be the one rmded, all the personal training sessions and the Prada handbag could''ve be hers.

    At this time, Yu Lili was a mix of jealous and regretful. She couldn''t ev bring herself to utter a word of praise and instead nned to ingratiate herself with this Yang in the future!

    Sun Xinyi had swept Xu Linxuan away from her, and now she''d n her retaliation.

    "Xinyi, don''t get scammed by someone!"

    "Nowadays, a lot of lowlifes give fake luxury items as gifts. I suggest you go to the Prada store in Starlight City for an authticity check!"

    Just th, a male''s voice suddly sounded from behind the wom.

    They were all too familiar with this voiceˇŞit belonged to Zhu Honggang, the head personal trainer at Bolli Fitness Cter.

    He hade to the break room to grab a drink and happed to overhear their conversation. Zhu Honggang was also one of Sun Xinyi''s suitors, so it naturally bothered him to hear that someone had giv her such an expsive gift.

    "Xinyi, you have to be wary of these scoundrels'' tricks!"

    Seeing Sun Xinyi not responding, Zhu Honggang added solemnly.

    "Gang, her handbag was actually bought at the Prada store in Starlight City!" Zhou Ling revealed the truth, not wanting the head personal trainer to lose face.

    "Uh..."

    "I see."

    Zhu Honggang''s mouth twitched, his pride wounded. He th tried to save face by saying, "Whether someone''s sincere can''t be measured by their gifts. You have to see if they truly treat you well!"

    His words sounded reasonable, but  of the four wom prest were naive girls. Such a clich¨¦ was too hard to swallow.

    Gifts can''t measure someone''s sincerity, yet you don''t ev bother to give one? What a joke!

 Chapter 18: 18, this is not a small car, its a big car!

    Hanjiang Road is home to many 4S shops, known as a famous automobile sales cter in Jiangchg.

    In the past few years, the BYD 4S store was nearly bankrupt, but with the increasing poprity of electric vehicles in rect years and BYD''s umted expertise in batteries and rted technologies, thepany has se an explosive growth. Last year, their total sales reached 3 million vehicles, a figure previously unimaginable.

    Yang Hao, filled with excitemt, walked into the store and was immediately tak to the VIP lounge by the staff after exining his purpose for the visit.

    After all, this was a distinguished Wangyang U8 owner and could not be neglected.

    After processing the relevant procedures and getting the licse te from the vehicle managemt office, it was nearly four in the afternoon wh the whole process was finished.

    Yang Hao sat in the driver''s seat of the Wangyang U8, feeling contt.

    Before his five hotpot restaurants closed down, Yang Hao had never bought a guine million-yuan luxury car. Ev in his most triumphant years, just to keep up appearances, he bought a second-hand Maserati Ghibli. The quality of that car was so-so; it was mainly about the emblem, which looked quite impressive wh driv out.

    But now, this Wangyang U8 is a bona fide million-yuan luxury car with a color choice of Dragon Stone Gre that looks both grand and of high quality.

    Driving on the road, the turnover rate may not be one hundred perct, but it was close, especially where almost every man''s gaze was fixed, unable to move away. Anyone with a slight interest in cars knew that BYD hadunched a million-yuan luxury car, so much so that many joked: in the past, those without money bought BYD, but now those without money can''t buy BYD.

    The price tag is .09 million, and it would cost over . million on the road!

    If a few years ago, a domestic car dared to have such a price, it would have be ridiculed to oblivion.

    Of course, ev now, there''s no shortage of criticism.

    No helping it; there are just too many spineless folks and Akita dogs a!

    In their minds, anything from abroad is good, while domestic products are inferior!

    If you buy a Japanese car, for heav''s sake, you won''t need to wash it for a year; the Akitas will lick it clean for you.

    Four-thirty.

    Yang Hao arrived at the gate of Belle Kindergart in his brand-new Wangyang U8.

    At that time, the roadside was already lined with many parts'' cars, although most were affordable family cars costing a one hundred thousand, with a few better ones such as Mercedes-Bz C and Audi A4L.

    Since there was nowhere to park at the gate, Yang Hao had to park a bit further away.

    "Yang, why ar''t you wearing your uniform today? Didn''t go to work?"

    As Yang Hao walked to the trance of the kindergart, Mrs. Zhang Guilin, who was already familiar with him, immediately came over to chat.

    "I switched jobs, so I''m not delivering food for the time being," Yang Hao responded casually. Mrs. Zhang Guilin was quite thusiastic but liked to grab hold of people for a chat, amon issue among many elderly people.

    "Changed jobs? That''s great news. Where are you working now?" Mrs. Zhang Guilin inquired.

    "Kind of started my own business," Yang Hao replied nomittally.

    "Starting your own business, that''s incredible!"

    "Yang, let me introduce a girlfrid to you, my niece, very beautiful!"

    Mrs. Zhang Guilin had mtioned a few timestely that she wanted to set Yang Hao up with someone, and previously, because Yang Hao was just a delivery guy, her thusiasm was not especially high. But now, hearing that Yang Hao was starting his own business, her eagerness soared.

    "Mrs. Zhang, thank you," Yang Hao expressed.

    "However, I''m not considering it at the momt," he said, shaking his head gtly.

    "It''s not like you two have to d up together; just meet and see how things go. It''s good to have more frids. I''ll sd your WeChat to her and you guys can chat casually..."

    Mrs. Zhang Guilin seemed determined this time, and since she had talked to this extt, it was difficult for Yang Hao to refuse any longer. In any case, it wouldn''t be a big dealˇŞ at most, his WeChat list would have one more "corpse."

    And whether the other party would add him was still uncertain. After all, those Mrs. Zhang Guilin could introduce to him must be those older unmarried wom, colloquially known as "leftover wom."

    Such wom were extremely discerning and picky, with some being rather prettious. Regarding things like adding to WeChat, they might not take the initiative to do so.

    While the two were talking, the kindergart teacher had already begun leading the childr out from the ssrooms.

    "Daddy, daddy..."

    Most of the parts who came to pick up their childr were mothers or grandparts, but standing at 8 cm, Yang Hao towered over the crowd, making him quite conspicuous.

    Xixi caught sight of her dad in an instant and started calling out to him with bounces and jumps.

    Yang Hao waved to his precious daughter in response.

    Seeing her dad''s gesture, the little girl immediately waved goodbye to her neighbor, "Bye, Mrs. Qiqi."

    "Mm, bye, Xixi."

    Jiang Yuqi also waved to Xixi, and th she gave a slight nod to Yang Hao in the crowd.

    Yang Hao usually wore his Kangaroo delivery service uniform, which was hardly a fashion statemt, but today he was dressed in casual attire which gave him the air of a mature man. His tall and burly figure also conveyed a sse of security.

    Thinking of Xixi''s morning request to act as "mommy," Jiang Yuqi couldn''t help but imagine herself standing beside Yang Hao, her height being 65 cm while he was clearly over 80 cm. This was the height differce she liked, and standing by his side would give her a feeling of being protected and cherished.

    Externally, they were quite a good match, if only he wasn''t just ''uncle'' age!

    Nowadays, many girls in their early twties like older m.

    But the reality is, age alone doesn''t make one a ''dashing uncle''!

    Age is just a factor, one bes an uncle wh they reach a certain age and have money; those who don''t have money are just greasy old m!

    In Jiang Yuqi''s eyes, Yang Hao wasn''t greasy, but he was just a good old man who was nice to his daughter.

    Not a good match!

    "Daddy, why didn''t you ride the electric scooter today?"

    By now, Xixi was in Yang Hao''s arms, her little head resting on her father''s shoulder, asking in a soft, tder voice.

    "Daddy bought a new car, and I''ll drive Xixi home."

    Yang Hao said with a smile.

    "Ah? A small car??"

    Xixi was a bit surprised, herrge eyes blinking. She remembered that the family used to have a car, but after her dad''s hot pot restaurant closed down, the car was sold.

    In kindergart, the childr asionally talked about whether their families had cars. Xixi found herself unable to join in these conversations, and some annoying kids would say things like Xixi''s family didn''t have a car. Of course, these kids didn''t really mean to mock; they just wanted to boast about having a car at home.

    But the ssible Xixi never told her father about these things, knowing that he was already working hard to make money.

    "Yeah, a small car."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile.

    "Wow, we have a car in our family now!"

    "Daddy, you''re so awesome~!" Xixi cheered exuberantly.

    Yang Hao affectionately tousled his beloved daughter''s hair. Wh Xixi was happy, her old dad was ev happier.

    It didn''t take long for the father and daughter to reach the parked car by the roadside. Yang Hao pointed to the U8 gazed upon by two onlookers and told Xixi, "There, that''s Xixi''s car from now on."

    "Oh!"

    Xixi nodded in delightful surprise, th carefully examined the big fellow parked by the roadside and pouted, "Daddy is lying!"

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao was a bit flustered, "How is daddy lying?"

    Xixi ced one little hand on her hip and said earnestly, "This isn''t a small car, it''s a big car!"

 Chapter 19: 19, the Dainty Little Cook

    (Looking up at the U8 in Dragon Rock Gre)

    Yang Hao, with one hand propping his chin, looked at the big guy parked by the side of the road.

    This certainly couldn''t be considered a small car anymore.

    "Xixi is right, it''s a big car."

    Yang Hao nodded in agreemt.

    Meanwhile, Xixi took out a cartoon sticker from her pocket, excitedly ran to the side of the big car, "Daddy, can I stick this on there?"

    "Of course you can."

    Whever possible, Yang Hao would fulfill his beloved daughter''s wishes, and if there were no conditions, he would create them.

    That''s just how a doting father is, no helping it.

    Of course, on matters of principle or values, Yang Hao would notpromise.

    "Dude, are you crazy?"

    "Do you know how much this car costs? And you''re letting your daughter stick stuff all over it!!"

    At this point, a passing bystander who was observing the car suddly spoke up. He hadn''t heard the conversation betwe the father and daughter earlier and had only overheard Xixi asking if she could put a cartoon sticker on the front bumper, and th Yang Hao''s answer that she could.

    "Bro, you can''t spoil a child like that. You can tell by lookingˇŞ this car is brand new. You can''t just stick stuff on it willy-nilly."

    Another middle-aged man in his forties also chimed in with advice.

    Actually, what this brother said was correct, one indeed shouldn''t randomly sticker someone else''s car.

    But the problem was, this wasn''t someone else''s car.

    Yang Hao took out his car keys, pressed the unlock button casually, and th the lights of the BYD U8 began to blink...

    The two bystanders exchanged nces.

    Damn, the guy''s the owner of the car!

    "Thanks for the warning, bro, but I think we should not kill a child''s creativity either."

    Yang Hao said coolly, with overwhelmingposure.

    The middle-aged man and the other man who had spok earlier gave an embarrassed smile.

    Right, what you''re saying is spot on!

    It''s your car, you could ev smash it if you wanted to!

    "Dude, does this car really cost over a million?"

    The middle-aged man asked.

    "It''s about . million on the road," Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    "Wh I win five million first-prize tickets in the double-color ball lottery, I''ll buy one too," said the middle-aged man with a look of anticipation. He had be a lottery yer for twty years and had witnessed countless miracles, so he believed in miracles.

    Five million first-prize tickets? That''s nothing. Maybe there''ll be t million or twty million in the future!

    Just go for it.

    After all,mon folk can only rage powerlessly.

    Yang Hao gave a thumbs up; the brother was quite humorous.

    "Daddy, does it look good?"

    By this time, Xixi had already stuck the cartoon sticker of George from "Peppa Pig" on the left side of the front bumper.

    "Yeah, it looks good."

    "Do you have any more stickers?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Yes."

    Xixi th pulled out several more from her pocket, including Peppa, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig.

    "Shall we put the whole family on there?"

    Yang Hao suggested with a chuckle.

    "Yes, yes!"

    Xixi nodded her head vigorously; her idea was actually very simple. Daddy had said that this car would be hers in the future, so she wanted to make a mark on it, otherwise she wouldn''t be able to find it if it got lost.

    So the father and daughter squatted in front of the bumper, seriously sticking the stickers of Peppa, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig all over it.

    The middle-aged man and the younger man on the side shook their heads nonstop; they just couldn''t understand the world of the rich!

    A luxury car worth over a million, just being yed with by a child.

    Utterly extravagant!

    After the father and daughter busied themselves for a while, all four stickers were affixed: George and Peppa on either side of the bumper, with Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig in the cter.

    The family of four neatly arranged looked much more symmetrical than a lone George.

    Yay!

    Xixi was delighted, celebrating with a high-five with her dad.

    Yang Hao kissed his precious daughter''s cheek, th lifted the little girl into the car.

    The interior space of the car wasrge, Xixi could ev stretch out her legs wh sitting in the back.

    But Yang Hao was thinking of buying a child safety seat; it would be safer for Xixi wh going on long trips.

    Oh, the life of a daughter''s ve, always thinking of the daughter''s needs!

    Since the rted house was very close to the kindergart, it took less than five minutes for the U8 to arrive at the old residtial building.

    The advantage of living in such an oldmunity was that parking was free and based on firste-first-serveˇŞif one got off work early, there were plty of parking spots in themunity.

    The father and daughter wt upstairs.

    However, as they approached the door, the aroma of cooking wafted out from inside the house.

    "Hehe, Auntie is here!"

    Xixi danced a excitedly; her favorite person was Dad, followed by Auntie, and th Mom.

    That was because ever since she could remember, Mom had be rather fierce, andter she didn''t want her and Dad anymore.

    But childr have an innate longing for maternal love, especially wh other kids in the kindergart would talk about their own moms, sometimes Xixi would feel very dejected. That''s why she had suggested to Jiang Yuqi that morning to have Mrs. Qiqi be her mother.

    "Auntie!"

    "I''m back!"

    Once inside, Xixi changed into her little slippers and dashed toward the kitch.

    Th Li Manni, hearing themotion, peered out from the kitch to stop Xixi from tering.

    This familiar sce made Yang Hao''s lips curl upwards involuntarily.

    Life was getting better...

    "Manni, did you finish work early again today?"

    Yang Hao asked.

    "Today I wt to help migrant workers with my colleagues to defd their rights. We finished in the afternoon after leaving thebor inspection team''s office."

    Li Manni exined.

    "I see."

    Yang Hao nodded, th advised, "From now on, if youe over early from work, don''t bother cooking, or just prepare something simple and vegetarian. I''m trying to lose weight, and Xixi already ate at kindergart so she can''t eat much."

    "Hmm, okay."

    Li Manni nodded, th wt back to busying herself in the kitch.

    Soon, three dishes and a soup wereid out on the dining table.

    The dishes were sweet and sour carp, "pipa" tofu, and stir-fried broli with shrimp.

    The soup was winter melon and pork rib soup.

    Just asvish as the day before.

    Yang Hao looked at the three dishes and soup on the dining table, all appealing in color, aroma, and taste. Th he looked at Li Manni, who was wearing a pink apron with a cartoon pattern, her long hair tied in a high ponytail for convice while cooking, meticulous beads of sweat on her smooth forehead catching the glow of the sunset through the window, casting a sparkling light.

    Her smile was as warm as a spring breeze, and ev the slightly loose apron could not conceal her graceful curves.

    Such a charming little cook!

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but sigh inwardly.

    "Brother-inw, didn''t you go to deliver takeout today?"

    While Yang Hao was a bit lost in his admiration, Li Manni''s voice broke the spell, her cheeks slightly redded, likely from ssing his rather intse gaze.

    "Uh, changed jobs."

    Yang Hao snapped back to reality and casually replied.

    "What job is it?" Li Manni asked curiously.

    "Sort of starting a business, with a frid," Yang Hao replied.

    "Still oping a hot pot restaurant?"

    Although Li Manni wouldn''t look down on Yang Hao''s status as a deliveryman, she was naturally very supportive and happy for her brother-inw if he wanted to start anew.

    "No, not that."

    "A frid started a fitness cter; I''m just helping out."

    "Let''s eat, you''ve be busy for half a day."

    Yang Hao, not wanting to continue the topic of starting up, picked up an empty bowl to serve Xixi some soup.

    "Daddy, I want to eat ribs, four of them."

    Because Xixi had already eat at kindergart, Yang Hao only served her two ribs, but the little foodie wasn''t satisfied.

    "Alright, four th."

    "But if you can''t finish them, don''t force yourself."

    While adding two more ribs, Yang Hao reminded her again.

    "Mhm mhm."

    Xixi nodded eagerly, but in her little foodie heart, she was already nning to eat two moreter.

    In fact, Yang Hao was really hungry, especially with the delicious-looking three dishes and one soup on the table. But for the sake of the system''s task and that hefty reward of one hundred thousand for a pound, he restrained himself, eating only vegetables and skipping the rice.

    Luckily, the foods Li Manni cooked today were all very suitable for a fat-reduction diet, with ingredits like broli, shrimp, and carp beingmon in fat-loss meals. Ev the tofu is actually a low-fat food.

    Wait, this wasn''t a coincidce.

    Yang Hao suddly looked up at Li Manni, "Did you choose these ingredits because I''m trying to lose weight?"

    "Yeah."

    Li Manni nodded, quietly saying, "You won''t gain weight eating these during a fat-reduction phase, and they''ll still make you feel full."

    "You''ve worked hard."

    A warmth spread in Yang Hao''s heart. She had tak to heart his offhand remark about wanting to lose weight the day before.

    Damn, who knows which bastard will befit from this in the future!

    Moved, Yang Hao couldn''t help but siltlymt once more.

 Chapter 20: 20, the blind date ended, clean and efficient.

    "Auntie, Daddy bought me a big car."

    "A very, very big car....."

    After dinner, the little foodie Xixi, while rubbing her  belly, boasted to her aunt.

    "Really?"

    "How big is it?"

    Li Manni thought Xixi was talking about a toy car. She scanned the room but didn''t see any trace of a car.

    "This big..."

    Xixi stretched out her arms as far as she could and said, "Daddy and I ev put the Peppa Pig Family stickers on it."

    "Uhh, a real car?"

    Li Manni looked towards Yang Hao, who was clearing the table.

    "Yeah, it''s always inconvit without a car. Later, I''ll drive you back to school and take Xixi out for a spin..."

    He couldn''t hide the fact that he was wealthy again, and he had no inttion of keeping it from Li Manni.

    "Oh, okay."

    Li Manni nodded gtly, her eyes full of confusion. She knew about her brother-inw''s situation. The previous house was sold, with half of the money going to her sister and the other half used to pay off debts. It seemed that it still wasn''t ough.

    Actually, the brother-inw could have used all the money from the house sale to pay off debts and th split the remainder evly, but to gain custody of Xixi, he chose topromise.

    Because under the currt circumstances, if the court were to decide, it was highly likely that they would grant custody to Li Manshu. The child was young, she was the mother, and she had a stable jobˇŞall these were advantageous factors.

    Li Manni also knew that the house was sold for .9 million, . million was used to pay off the bank loan, leaving .8 million to be split evly betwe them, giving each person 900,000. Yang Hao''s share was used to pay off debts, while her sister''s 900,000 seemed to be for buying a new home; she didn''t know the details as they hadn''t be in touch rectly.

    So, the custody of Xixi was esstially something that her brother-inw had bought from her sister for hundreds of thousands of yuan, and her sister ev added the condition of not paying child support, which Yang Hao also agreed to.

    The things Li Manshu did can be summed up in four words: abandoning husband and daughter!

    And because of this, Li Manni was utterly disappointed in her sister; she had never imagined her sister could be so cold and selfish.

    "My financial situation has indeed improved, but the reasons are a bitplicated. I''ll tell you slowly wh there''s time."

    "In any case, from now on, you don''t need to worry about me and Xixi making a living."

    While Li Manni was washing dishes in the kitch, Yang Hao approached her and volunteered an exnation.

    "Mmm, that''s good news."

    Li Manni nodded and smiled, "Now you won''t have to work so hard delivering food every day."

    Actually, Li Manni was a bit worried about her brother-inw''s job as a food delivery worker; about half a month earlier, a Kangaroo delivery person had be hit by a car and killed while running a red light on an electric scooter to save time.

    The family sued Kangaroo Company forpsation, but Kangaroo said that the courier vited traffic regtions themselves, and was only willing to offer ts of thousands of yuan in condolce money.

    At that time, she also wt to interview the family of the victim. The Kangaroo courier who was killed was about the same age as Yang Hao, and his child was only sev years old.

    Li Manni still couldn''t forget the image of the small boy holding his father''s portrait and weeping bitterly. That night, she ev had a nightmare.

    In the dream, her brother-inw Yang Hao had be the victim, with Xixi holding her and crying non-stop, and her sister was trying to impsation from Kangaroo....

    Now that the brother-inw didn''t need to deliver food, she could finally let go of the constant worry she had held.

    "Manni, go and teach Xixi English."

    "I''ll take care of the kitch."

    Throughout university, Li Manni had studied very hard. In addition to the English she was already proficit in, she also took elective courses in Japanese and Frch, achieving flucy in both.

    And it was time for Xixi to start learning English. Every time Li Manni came to the house, she would teach her some simple words and conversation.

    "Okay."

    Li Manni washed her hands and th took off the apron tied a her. She was wearing a ck turtleck sweater that was rather thin and form-fitting. Without the apron, her curvaceous figure was fully revealed.

    Yang Hao''s gaze lingered for a momt before he hurriedly looked back at the kitch sink.

    The impression of the little girl, truly, had grown up before he knew it...

    "Brother-inw, let me tie the apron for you."

    Li Manni quickly tied the apron she had removed from herself a Yang Hao''s waist, creating a rather delicate bow at the back.

    The pink cartoon apron fit Li Manni just right, but on Yang Hao, it had aical effect, as if a father had secretly worn his daughter''s clothes.

    Li Manni found the sce amusing and made a point of grabbing her cell phone to snap a photo before she stepped to the kitch doorway.

    Yang Hao wasn''t too concerned about his appearance; instead, he was drawn to the faint lingering fragrance on the apron.

    Strangely, Li Manni had be bustling about in the kitch wearing that apron for quite a while, and it should have smelled of cooking fumes, but Yang Hao didn''t catch a whiff of that. Instead, it was the faint, soothing fragrance that kept wafting into his nostrils.

    This sct wasn''t like perfume, oft found on pretty girlsˇŞit would be an exaggeration to call it a body sct, but it was that kind of smell that felt veryfortable to smell.

    So there''s some truth to the saying that pretty girls always smell nice.

    After tidying up the kitch, Yang Hao returned to the living room.

    In fact, in this one-room apartmt, the living room and bedroom werebined.

    The dining table from earlier had now be transformed into a study desk, with Li Manni teaching Xixi English.

    However, having eat too much just before, the little foodie was feeling rather sleepy, and Auntie Li Manni would asionally flick her gtly on the head to keep her awake.

    Yang Hao didn''t disturb the two and picked up his phone to discover that he had several unread WeChat messages.

    Most of them were from Wei Facai. Earlier that morning, Yang Hao had repaid him fifty thousand yuan, and upon waking up and seeing this, Wei Facai had st an inquiring message to Yang Hao. After reading it, Yang Hao had rushed to take Xixi to school and forgot to reply, and th hepletely forgot about it.

    Wei Facai was probably off work by now, and seeing no response from Yang Hao, he had st several more messages.

    Unable to go into details about the origin of the money, Yang Hao simply said that his family''s old house was being relocated.

    Indeed, there had always be talk of relocating the house where Yang Hao''s parts lived, but it had never happed; giv the currt property market downturn, it was ev less likely to happ, but it made a good excuse.

    Sure ough, Wei Facai immediately st a "Bullshit" emoji and rattled off some things about how Li Manshu must be regretting now; as a good brother, Wei Facai was quite indignant on Yang Hao''s behalf.

    Besides Wei Facai''s messages, there were also a few from Zhang Guilin. She had st her business card, saying that the person on it was her niece and suggested that since she was a girl, Yang Hao should take the initiative.

    A little whileter, she messaged again to ask if Yang Hao had added her...

    Surely a tsundere leftover woman of a certain age!

    Actually, Yang Hao had anticipated this wh Zhang Guilin said she would rmd her niece to add him on WeChat.

    To not disappoint Mrs. Zhang''s kindness, Yang Hao took the initiative and added her rmded contact.

    The person''s nickname was in English: Alisa

    In rect years, having an English name seemed trdy. However, the hairdressing industry, almost single-handedly, pushed down the tide of English namingˇŞa contribution to cultural confidce.

    Helplessly, youe up with an English name, Tony, after much thought,

    Only to discover at the hair salon that you share the same name as your hairstylist!

    Talk about awkward...

    This Alisa quickly approved the frid request, th st a message: "Are you Mr. Yang? Introduced by my second aunt?"

    "Yes, Mrs. Zhang introduced me," Yang Hao replied.

    Alisa: Th let''s just go through the formalities.

    Alisa: Do you have a house?

    Yang Hao: No

    Alisa: Do you have a car?

    Yang Hao: Yes

    Alisa: What brand?

    Yang Hao: BYD

    Alisa: I''ll tell my second aunt that we''re not suitable, hope you can cooperate.

    Yang Hao: Okay.

    The blind date concluded, crisp and clear.

 Chapter 21: 21, sister and brother-in-law divorced, younger sister steps up to take her place!

    Actually, Yang Hao felt that this kind of blind-date model was quite good as well: it was simple, straightforward without dragging things, and it didn''t waste each other''s time, which was much better than meeting at a fancy restaurant and spding a few hundred more on a meal.

    The conversation with Alisa ded.

    Yang Hao th received a new message, surprisingly from Li Manshu, asking who the woman at the Prada store was during the day.

    Yang Hao couldn''t bother to reply and pretded not to see it. If it wer''t for the fact that the sder was Xixi''s mother and that Xixi still had feelings for her, he would have blocked her long ago.

    Close to eight o''clock, Yang Hao descded the stairs with two beauties, onerge and one small.

    Xixi, who had be drowsy during the English lesson, became ergetic as soon as she wt downstairs. She jogged ahead to lead her little aunt to see her "big car".

    "Little Aunt, here, here!"

    Xixi danced in front of the U8 and th pointed to a row of the Peppa Pig Family on the bumper, saying, "Little Aunt, there''s also Peppa Pig here, Daddy and I stuck them on together."

    Li Manni was tak aback by the size of the U8, as it was so big, five meters three in lgth, and over one meter nine in height, creating a strong visual impact.

    Th she subconsciously nced at the emblem, not recognizing it.

    Just like most girls, Li Manni only knew those brands that everyone was aware of.

    It was natural that she didn''t recognize a niche model like the U8 that hadn''t be long in the market.

    However, Li Manni wasn''t particrly interested in cars either. She walked over to Xixi''s side, patted the little girl''s head, and cooperatively admired the Peppa Pig Family stickers on the bumper, evmting, "Daddy Pig is stuck on a bit crookedly."

    "Hehe, Daddy did that..."

    Xixi pouted and nced at her father standing behind her.

    "Get in the car, it''s quite cold."

    Yang Hao stooped down to pick up his precious daughter and rubbed his slightly grown stubble against her chubby cheeks, asking, "Is what Daddy stuck on crooked?"

    Xixi, tickled by the stubble, dodged repeatedly whileughing and saying, "It''s not crooked at all, not ev a bit. Daddy stuck it on perfectly."

    "Anyway, it was Little Aunt who said Daddy did it crookedly, you go prick Little Aunt!"

    The wheels in Xixi''s little head turned quickly, and she ev knew who to me as the instigator.

    But upon hearing this, Li Manni''s pretty face turned slightly red, thinking how blunt the words of childr could beˇŞsuch things ar''t casually uttered!

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, thought that his doting hadn''t be for naught; she was a filial child!

    In the midst of yful banter, Yang Hao ced his dutiful daughter in the back seat, and Li Manni also got into the car.

    Li Manni had felt that the car was simplyrge wh outside, but now, as she tered, she realized just how luxurious the interior was, seeming very expsive.

    "Brother-inw, what kind of car is this? It''s very beautiful."

    Li Manni curiously asked.

    "A domestic car, BYD."

    Yang Hao only mtioned the brand and not the model, afraid that the price of over a million would scare her.

    "No wonder BYD''s doing so well, the car really is beautiful!"

    Li Manni remarked, noting that there were many differt models of BYD in their office parking lot, though it seemed there wasn''t the one she was currtly sitting in.

    However, Li Manni didn''t think much of it, considering that domestic cars were flourishing with new varieties constantly se on the streetsˇŞit wasn''t strange at all to see models she didn''t recognize.

    At this time the traffic wasn''t bad, and in a forty minutes, Yang Hao had delivered Li Manni to the trance of her dormitory area.

    "Goodbye, Little Aunt."

    Xixi waved her hand, somewhat unwilling to part with her little aunt.

    "Mm, goodbye Xixi!"

    Li Manni kissed the little girl''s cheek, but th she suddly remembered that before getting in the car, Yang Hao seemed to have pricked her cheek with his stubble for a while, also giving it two kisses.

    Uh, which side of the cheek did he kiss?

    Or did he kiss both sides?

    Meaning, I kissed the ce he had kissed...

    At the thought, Li Manni''s cheeks flushed once again, and th she hurriedly scrambled out of the car.

    However, she hadn''t gone far wh Yang Hao''s voice suddly rang out from behind her, "Manni, wait a momt."

    "Oh?"

    Li Manni turned her head, looking at Yang Hao with a puzzled expression.

    She watched as he walked to the back of the car, oped the trunk, and took out a shopping bag to hand to her, "I''ve be wanting to give you a gift since you started working, but my financial situation wasn''t great back th. Now it''s better. Here, take this."

    "This..."

    By now, it waspletely dark outside, and the logo on the shopping bag was not at all visible. Mainly, Li Manni wasn''t paying atttion to it; she just felt it was somewhat unexpected for her brother-inw to suddly give her a gift.

    "A girl should always have a dect bag. Hurry on back now, it''s quite cold!"

    After speaking, Yang Hao turned and got into his car.

    "Thank you, brother-inw."

    As she closed the car door, Li Manni''s words of thanks reached Yang Hao''s ears.

    He lowered the window and waved to Li Manni, who was still standing there, th drove away.

    As she watched the car disappear into the night, Li Manni turned to ter the dormitory area, but she hadn''t gone far wh her roommate Xu Wqian caught up to her, running from behind.

    "Manni, did you work overtime today too?"

    Xu Wqian worked at a new mediapany where overtime was the norm. The promised schedule of nine to six turned out to be that she wouldn''t leave work until sev or eight o''clock every night.

    "No, I wt to my brother-inw''s house."

    Li Manni answered truthfully.

    "Yo, yo, yo, it''s the brother-inw again."

    "I seriously suspect you''re having an affair with your brother-inw..."

    Xu Wqian teased as she linked arms with Li Manni. The two wer''t just roommates of four years but had also be frids who talked about everything, so making jokes was no issue.

    "What are you talking about!"

    "I was just helping to look after Xixi," Li Manni quickly died.

    "Huh, did you go shopping?"

    Xu Wqian noticed the shopping bag in her frid''s hand and asked nonchntly.

    "Giv by my brother-inw."

    "Ah, it''s the brother-inw again. And you say there''s no affair!"

    Xu Wqian, acting like she caught onto something, naturally snatched the shopping bag away, "Let''s see what he gave."

    "Eh?"

    "Prada??"

    Xu Wqian nced at the logo on the shopping bag unconsciously and th eximed.

    Li Manni hadn''t be paying atttion, nning to look inside the shopping bag once she got back to her room, but wh she heard Xu Wqian''s shout, she too turned her gaze to the shopping bag.

    Li Manni, of course, had heard of the brand Prada. Her sister Li Manshu had two Prada bags, colleagues at work carried them, and the girls oft talked about the brand during chats.

    But Li Manni felt that luxury brands were too far out of reach for someone like her. If it wer''t for her brother-inw''s support, she probably wouldn''t have be able to focus on her studies in college and would''ve needed to work part-time like her sister had during her own studies, so she didn''t pay much atttion to luxury goods herself.

    "Manni, didn''t your brother-inw go bankrupt?"

    "How could he still give you such an expsive gift? Could it be a fake?"

    Xu Wqian said with a suspicious look.

    "It shouldn''t be fake. My brother-inw''s financial situation has improved. He ev bought a car," Li Manni knew her brother-inw well. He was down-to-earth and wouldn''t buy a fake just to g her, and there was no need for that either.

    "Is that so."

    Xu Wqian curled her lips into a smirk, "Th there must be an affair going on!"

    "That''s a Prada bag, it must cost at least over t thousand!"

    "C''mon, Manni, give it to me straight! Confess and you''ll be treated litly, resist and face severity!"

    Xu Wqian''s gossiping fire was already zing.

    Her sister divorced, and the sister steps in to take the spot!

    Just thinking about this plot is thrilling. If the p were passed to a certain writer like Aunty Yao, wouldn''t she write a fifty-episode melodramatic romance drama??

 Chapter 22: 22, perseverance will pay off as the clouds part and the moon shines through

    Wangjiang Neighborhood.

    Sun Xinyi finally finished work after teaching the public body sculpting ss.

    She had a public ss in the afternoon and eving, plus two private sessions in the afternoon, which really tired her out.

    However, once she got back to her rted room, she didn''t rest immediately, but impatitly oped the Prada shopping bag.

    At the fitness cter, she was too embarrassed to fully admire the bag Yang Hao gave her, but now at home, she didn''t need to worry about her colleagues'' gazes.

    "Xinyi, you''re finally back."

    "I''ve be so annoyed by my aunt..."

    Just as Sun Xinyi was about to take the bag out of the shopping bag, her roommate Zhao Yingying walked out of her room.

    "Huh, did you buy a bag?"

    "Wow! Prada!!"

    Zhao Yingying was originally nning to vt to her frid about a blind date, but the momt she saw the Prada shopping bag on the coffee table, her eyes lit up: "Xinyi, you''ve struck it rich!"

    "As if I could afford it, a frid gave it to me!"

    Sun Xinyi casually replied, thinking to herself whether she and that Mr. Yang could be considered frids now.

    "A frid?"

    "It''s not that creepy man who bought fifty private sses, is it?"

    Zhao Yingying asked with a gossipy look on her face.

    "It''s not him!"

    "If it really was from him, I wouldn''t ept it!" Sun Xinyi shook her head in dial.

    "Th who is it?"

    "Wh did you get such a wealthy frid?"

    "Could it be that school sior who''s be pursuing you??" Zhao Yingying continued to guess.

    "It''s  of them, just stop guessing."

    Sun Xinyi shook her head, th took the Prada handbag out of the dust bag and held it up to the mirror to see how it looked.

    "It''s this bag!"

    "I remember you said you liked it wh we wt to Starlight Cityst time!"

    Zhao Yingying also moved closer to the mirror, eyeing the handbag in Sun Xinyi''s hands with vy.

    Sun Xinyi kept changing angles in front of the mirror, guinely liking the bag''s design, and of course, her appreciation was undoubtedly bolstered by the Prada brand; if it had be a one or two hundred dor bag, she wouldn''t be so concerned.

    "Xinyi, tell me the story of your wealthy frid."

    "A bag worth over twty thousand, just giv away like that, he must be quite well-off!"

    Zhao Yingying was very interested in the mysterious befactor who''d gifted her frid a Prada bag. She was already 7 years old and her goal was tond a wealthy husband. She''d done a lot of research, ev spding a lot on golf lessons, all with the intt of moving up the socialdder through marriage.

    There were many wom like her, but very few ultimately seeded in ''reaching the shore.'' It wasn''t just about marrying a rich man; ev being kept as a mistress was considered a very dect oue.

    In truth, Sun Xinyi also had the urge to share, especially since Zhao Yingying was quite savvy in analyzing m, and Sun Xinyi was curious to hear her take on Mr. Yang.

    So, Sun Xinyi recounted her day''s experices.

    "A hundred private sses, two Prada handbags!"

    "Spt over eighty thousand in one day!"

    "Xinyi, you''ve really met a tycoon, and he''s a freshly-divorced tycoon at that. People need emotionalfort at such times, this opportunity is literally once in a lifetime!"

    After hearing the story, Zhao Yingying''s eyes sparkled with excitemt ˇŞ this was precisely the target she''d be eagerly searching for.

    "I think Yang doesn''t seem to have any other inttions, he probably just wanted to thank me," said Sun Xinyi.

    "Do you have any inttions th?"

    Zhao Yingying rubbed her hands together and asked, her expression one of eager anticipation.

    "Yingying, you''re not thinking about him, are you?"

    "He has a daughter."

    Sun Xinyi knew her frid all too well; Zhao Yingying always talked about marrying into wealth and clearly had designs on Mr. Yang.

    "Having a daughter is not a problem, a man like him definitely longs for a son. If I could give him a son, my position would be secure."

    Zhao Yingying said with augh.

    "You don''t mind bing a stepmother?"

    Ev though she knew her frid was set on marrying into wealth, she didn''t expect that she would be willing to step into the role of a stepmother right away.

    "Xinyi, you must have some misconceptions about stepmothers!"

    "It''s tough to be a stepmother in a poor family, but with someone as well-off as Yang, being a stepmother is quite cozy, especially since his daughter is still very young and at an age where one can build a good rtionship. If I can win his daughter over as well, my position will be ev more secure!"

    Zhao Yingying became more excited as she spoke, "Xinyi, if you really don''t have feelings for him, th sis here is going to make her move."

    "Th you go ahead and try."

    Sun Xinyi gtly shook her head. She merely had a good impression of Yang Hao, after all, they had only met for a day. Besides, she wasn''t as materialistic as Zhao Yingying. In her view of choosing a partner, financial stability was a bonus, but not a requiremt. Moreover, she wasn''t ready to be a stepmother right off the bat.

    Thus, she currtly saw Yang Hao as nothing more than a nice and wealthy big brother.

    "That''s what you said, no regrets now."

    Zhao Yingying, smiling, linked arms with Sun Xinyi, "I happ to have a day off tomorrow. I was nning to go to your ce for a swim anyway, so it''ll be the perfect opportunity for a ''chance'' counter with Yang!"

    Zhao Yingying was a counter salesperson for Lae, routinely gaging with customers who had significant spding power, including many wealthy individuals. Indeed, ordinary folks wouldn''t readily splurge on a several-thousand-dor skincare set.

    Her job operated on a rotating schedule, working on weekds and choosing one day off betwe Monday and Thursday.

    "By the way, Xinyi, I need to vt to you about my aunt!"

    "She''s be acting crazytely, constantly setting me up on blind dates, as if terrified that I won''t get married!"

    "Today topped it all offˇŞthe man she introduced is divorced with a kid, which I could overlook, but he doesn''t ev own a house, only a single car, and it''s a BYD."

    "I simply cannot understand her logic. Have I really fall to the point where I would marry that kind of man!!"

    Zhao Yingying started to rant about the frustrating experices she countered that day.

    "Yingying, ar''t you being a bit hypocritical? Yang is also divorced with a child!" Sun Xinyi pointed out.

    "How many times have I told you not to call me ''sis''?!"

    Zhao Yingying pouted, emphasizing her point. Having passed the age of 5, she had begun to sse a crisis about getting older. Ev though she was three years older than Sun Xinyi, she firmly refused to let her call her ''sis''.

    "Alright, Yingying..." Sun Xinyi shrugged helplessly.

    Zhao Yingying cleared her throat and spoke earnestly, "Xinyi, you hav''t changed your way of thinking yet,paring Yang to that old man my aunt introduced!"

    "Yang is a diamond bachelor, while the man my aunt introduced is just a greasy old man, there''s noparison at all!"

    Sun Xinyi nodded with a smile, "Okay, whatever you say is right!"

    ...

    Midnight.

    Xixi had already fall asleep beside him.

    Yang Hao, however,y with his eyes wide op, staring at the time disyed on his phone scre.

    57, 58, 59...

    He counted down siltly in his mind, and the next second, midnight arrived on the dot.

    Ding!

    Task progress update.

    Host detected to have sessfully lost two pounds, currt weight 89 pounds.

    Reward rued: Two hundred thousand yuan.

    The system notification arrived as expected. In fact, Yang Hao had already weighed himself before going to bed, and the electronic scale showed 89.3 poundsˇŞappartly, the system ed to the nearest pound.

    Beep!

    The phone scre lit up with a message from the bank, a deposit of two hundred thousand yuan. Adding to the one hundred sixty thousand he had left after his daytime spdings, his bank ount bnce now stood at three hundred sixty thousand yuan.

    He searched for the contactbeled "Fg" in his Weixunmunicator, and directly transferred fifty thousand yuan to him, with the message: "Cut down on the dating a bit, take care of yourself."

    After repaying Liu Zifg, Yang Hao oped the ICBC banking app and transferred one hundred thousand yuan to his uncle''s ount.

    Having finished all this, he turned off the phone, siltly got out of bed, walked to the balcony, and gazed at the night sky, at the moon half-obscured by clouds, and took a long sigh of relief.

    Life feels light without debts.

    After the clouds part, the moon shines bright!

    Who understands this feeling?!

 Chapter 23: 23, Miss Zhao, whats wrong?

    Before delivering takeout, Yang Hao was thinking that once he cleared his debts, he''d definitely want to get wasted and sleep for three days.

    Now there wer''t conditions for a big drunk revelry, but getting a good night''s sleep was still within reach.

    He wt back to the bed, pulled the covers up for Xixi, and th gtly pecked a kiss on the plump cheeks of the little girl before lying down beside her to sleep.

    Perhaps because he hadpletely rxed, Yang Hao slept deeply, which resulted in him oversleeping again.

    "Daddy, daddy, we''rete..."

    Xixi had be waking her dad up for two days in a row now, practically bing a human rm clock.

    Groggy, Yang Hao oped his eyesˇŞit was already half past eight, evter than yesterday, and past the time to ask the teacher to keep their meal.

    But since he was thoroughlyte, he wasn''t in a hurry anymore.

    "Xixi, why did you wake up sote, too?"

    Yang Hao asked while yawning. Last night, after sding Li Manni home, the little girl had gone to wash up and sleep, so she shouldn''t have slept in sote.

    "Daddy, I woke up a while ago, I''ve already washed my face and brushed my teeth..." Xixi was speaking while showing her little  teeth as proof that she really had brushed her teeth.

    "Oh, th why didn''t you wake daddy up earlier?"

    Yang Hao looked at his precious daughter somewhat speechlessly, seriously suspecting that the girl didn''t want to go to school.

    However, Xixi''s next words made Yang Hao ashamed: "Daddy was so tired, I wanted to let daddy sleep a little more."

    Xixi was serious, her voice soft and sweet.

    "Er..."

    Yang Hao quickly hugged Xixi in his arms, feeling the warmth of this little cotton jacket.

    All his efforts during the divorce, where he asked for nothing but custody, were not in vain.

    It was nearly nine o''clock wh the father and daughter left the house, and since the kindergart had already finished serving meals, Yang Hao took Xixi to a nearby breakfast shop.

    The little foodie had two big meat buns, a tea egg and half a bowl of ctury egg and pork congee.

    Yang Hao drank the leftover half bowl of ctury egg and pork congee from Xixi, and th had two more tea eggs.

    Losing weight was Yang Hao''s primary source of ie at this stage, so whether it was from the perspective of making money or for his own health, it was necessary to stick with it.

    While having breakfast, Yang Hao restarted his phone that had be switched off the night before and immediately received many WeChat messages and missed call notifications.

    Within minutes of transferring the money to Liu Zifg, he had st several lgthy voice messages amidst a noisy backg, clearly in a bar or simr vue.

    The gist of it was that he wasn''t in a hurry for the money and told Yang Hao to repay others first.

    Seeing that Yang Hao had gone silt after the transfer, he had cursed a few times, but he hadn''t tak back the fifty thousand yet.

    Yang Hao replied to him on WeChat, stating that he was no longer short of money.

    The other party, however, had no reaction, probably still sleeping after ate night out.

    Among the unread WeChat messages there was also one from Mrs. Jiang, Jiang Yuqi, who had inquired whether to save a meal for Xixi; th she asked why Xixi hadn''te to school. Yang Hao immediately replied to the responsible teacher, informing her that Xixi would arrive shortly.

    The missed call was from his Uncle who had called that morning, likely because he had se the hundred thousand yuan transferred into the bank ount and wanted to inquire about the situation.

    Leaving the breakfast shop, Yang Hao returned Uncle Yang Guoqiang''s call but didn''t exin much, just saying he made some money by going into business with frids.

    As Yang Hao had made it big in business before, Uncle didn''t suspect anything and just reminded him to visit home wh he had time.

    By the time he dropped Xixi off at the kindergart, it was half-past nine. Since he had st a WeChat message ahead, Mrs. Jiang hade to the kindergart gate in advance.

    As she was looking a, an SUV with a striking presce slowly pulled up beside her.

    Mrs. Jiang instinctively took a couple of steps back, overwhelmed by the powerful aura of the vehicle.

    While she was curiously looking over this unfamiliar car, Yang Hao got out of the driver''s seat, waving apologetically to Mrs. Jiang: "I''m sorry, Mrs. Jiang, we arete again."

    "Uh, it''s fine."

    Mrs. Jiang was momtarily stunned before she realized the maning out of the car was Xixi''s dad.

    "Is Xixi not feeling well?" she asked, having regained herposure.

    "Not really, something held us up."

    Yang Hao replied with an embarrassed smile, th he oped the rear door of the car and carried Xixi out.

    "Good morning, Mrs. Qiqi."

    Xixi cheerfully waved her little hand.

    "Good morning, Xixi~"

    Mrs. Jiang automatically took Xixi''s little backpack.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, it''s because daddy overslept, that''s why I''mte..."

    Xixi earnestly exined the reason for her tardiness.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao was scratching his head awkwardly, thinking how nice and warm his little cotton jacket had felt at home, only to have it ''leak'' now.

    "Mrs. Jiang, sorry to trouble you..."

    Yang Hao said politely, and th quickly got into his car and drove away swiftly from the rather embarrassing sce.

    Bolli Fitness Cter was just a t-minute drive from Xixi''s kindergart, and wh Yang Hao arrived, it wasn''t ev t o''clock.

    "Yang, early."

    "Yang, good morning!"

    Yang Hao could clearly feel that he was being treated differtly today; as soon as he tered the store, Yu Lili and Zhou Ling, who had be chatting idly behind the counter, both stood up.

    Yang Hao greeted the two of them and th headed to the locker room with the electronic key to his storage locker.

    After changing his clothes, he headed directly to the fourth floor''s aerobics area. Sun Xinyi was in the public area guiding a woman through yoga poses. This woman was a bit shorter than Sun Xinyi but still probably a 68cm tall, with a slim figure and pleasant looks.

    She was dressed in a pink fitness vest on top and form-fitting yoga pants below, paired with a pair of Nike zero gravity running shoes.

    "Yang, you''re here."

    As soon as Yang Hao stepped out of the elevator, Sun Xinyi spotted him and waved with a smile.

    Wh Sun Xinyi spoke, the woman who had be doing yoga also stopped and looked Yang Hao up and down.

    Indeed, this woman was Zhao Yingying.

    On her day off today, she hade to the fitness cter with Sun Xinyi and had already be working out for half an hour.

    But her real purpose today wasn''t to exercise, but to "bump into" him; she had be distracted during the half-hour of yoga.

    Now that the man of the hour had finally arrived, she immediately perked up.

    After sizing up Yang Hao, she was quite pleased; he was tall ough, with regr features, just a bit on the plump side.

    However, in Zhao Yingying''s eyes, this wasn''t a w but a sign of prosperity.

    "Yang, this is my frid Zhao Yingying. She''s also a member of our shop," Sun Xinyi introduced, pointing at Zhao Yingying, who had be adamant about this wh they were at home.

    "Hello Yang, it''s a pleasure to meet you," Zhao Yingying immediately greeted him with a beaming smile.

    "Oh, hello."

    Seeing that the other party had greeted him warmly and thusiastically, Yang Hao responded politely.

    "Xinyi, why don''t you go ahead with your work, and I''ll go work out in the equipmt area for a while."

    Thinking that Sun Xinyi was giving a lesson to Zhao Yingying, and feeling it wasn''t quite appropriate for him to be there, Yang Hao took the initiative to speak up.

    Sun Xinyi quickly waved her hands, "Not busy, Yingying is a frid; I was just giving some simple guidance. Yang, let''s go to yesterday''s aerobics room."

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded and followed Sun Xinyi into the aerobics room.

    Although it was still aerobics, today''s session was more intse than yesterday''s. After half an hour of fat-burning exercises, Yang Hao was drched in sweat.

    "Yang, take a break; we''ll go to the equipmt area," Sun Xinyi said while passing him a towel.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao wiped the sweat off as he left the aerobics room and sat down on a sofa in the rest area.

    "Xinyi, Yang, water."

    Not long after Yang Hao and Sun Xinyi had sat down, Zhao Yingying came over with two bottles of soda water.

    "Uh, thank you."

    The soda water handed by Zhao Yingying was from Suda Source, retailing a t yuan a bottleˇŞcertainly not cheap. Yang Hao felt that this strange woman was being overly courteous, but th he thought she might just be doing it out of respect for Sun Xinyi.

    After all, since they were sitting together, perhaps she thought it would be inappropriate to only offer water to Sun Xinyi.

    "Yang, I heard from Xinyi that you are trying to lose weight, right?"

    After handing over the water, Zhao Yingying naturally sat down on the sofa next to Yang Hao and struck up what seemed to be a casual conversation.

    "Yes, I''m getting on in years, so I really need to pay atttion to my figure," Yang Hao replied, nodding slightly.

    "I have a very effective diet n here; would you like me to sd it to you, Yang?"

    Asking for WeChat information was something Zhao Yingying had nned in advance; adding WeChat would be a significant first step in their rtionship.

    "Sure, let''s add each other on WeChat."

    Weight loss was Yang Hao''s top priority, and he thought ev if he didn''t use the diet n, he could still refer to it. He immediately oped his WeChat and disyed his QR code.

    Zhao Yingying was overjoyed inside, as everything was going so smoothly. She quickly oped the scan feature on WeChat.

    After a beep, the QR code was recognized.

    Zhao Yingying was about to click ''add frid'' wh she becamepletely stunned.

    Because after scanning the QR code, the options that popped up on her WeChat page were "Sd a Message" and "Voice & Video Call."

    This meant that they were already WeChat frids!

    She took another look at Yang Hao''s WeChat nickname and profile picture, and th she just felt overwhelmed...

    "Miss Zhao, what''s wrong with you?"

    Just a second ago, Zhao Yingying had be all smiles, and th suddly her demeanor changed as if she was in deep mourning. Yang Hao found it strange how quickly this woman''s expression could change.

 Chapter 24: 24, you can never wake up a person who is pretending to sleep.

    Sun Xinyi also ssed her frid''s unusual emotions, she leaned over to take a look, and said with a puzzled expression, "Huh, you guys have Micro-message frids?"

    Hearing her say that, Yang Hao also leaned over to look at Zhao Yingying''s scanning result, th he saw his own nickname noted in the other person''s Micro-message, [Divorced with Child BYD].

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao was stunned for a momt, th thought of the straightforward Micro-message blind date fromst night. He oped the chat with Alisa and st a handshake emoji. Sure ough, Zhao Yingying''s phone chimed.

    "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom!"

    This was a scario Zhao Yingying had never ev dreamed of; not knowing how to handle the situation, she chose to flee to the bathroom.

    "Yang, I''ll go check," Sun Xinyi called out, th quickly followed her frid.

    Watching the two wom''s retreating figures, Yang Hao just shook his head gtly. He didn''t have too many thoughts, he just felt it was too much of a coincidce.

    Moreover, Zhao Yingying herself seemed much more thusiastic in person than on Micro-message.

    Wom''s restroom.

    Sun Xinyi looked at her frid with a puzzled face, "Yingying, what''s wrong with you?"

    "Xinyi, this is so embarrassing!"

    "Do you remember the blind date guy Iined to you about?"

    "Uh, which one?"

    Zhao Yingying hadined about so many blind date guys that Sun Xinyi didn''t know which one she was referring to.

    "It''s the one fromst night, the one Auntie Er introduced."

    Zhao Yingying said as she oped her chat with Yang Hao, "Look at this."

    Sun Xinyi leaned over to take a look, th became somewhat dumbfounded, "The guy fromst night turned out to be Yang!"

    "Yeah!"

    Zhao Yingyingmted, "This guy just spt over eighty thousand during the day, and at night he pretded to be poor with me on Micro-message, and the worst part is that I believed him!"

    "Now he must have the worst impression of me!"

    Sun Xinyi felt she didn''t have the answers either; this was just like a massive social death sce.

    "Auntie Er''s introductions are always very steady, so how did she suddly set me up with a rich guy? And she didn''t say a word about it!"

    Zhao Yingying grabbed her hair, her face filled with regret. If the conversation wt well yesterday, th today''s counter could have be a bonus, and she might have ev emphasized the fate betwe them.

    Now, it could only be considered a cmitous fate!

    Elsewhere.

    As Yang Hao was about to go to the second-floor equipmt area, he unexpectedly ran into someone familiar at the elevator.

    "Hey, it''s you?"

    Wang Xueru, stepping out of the elevator, saw that the man waiting for the lift looked familiar, and th recognized him as the delivery guy who had brought her cake and dealt with the cockroaches a few days ago.

    "Miss Wang, what a coincidce," Yang Hao was initially startled, th also recognized Wang Xueru. She was wearing a set of ck fitness clothes, a rather conservative style, but fitness attire is figure-hugging, and it still outlined her beautiful curves.

    "Are you not working today?" Wang Xueru curiously asked, while thinking that the delivery guy seemed quite willing to spd money - the membership card for this gym wasn''t cheap.

    "I''ve stopped delivering for now."

    "By the way, is the cockroach spray still working?" Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "It''s quite effective," Wang Xueru nodded, hesitated for a momt, th said, "Actually, I have something I want to ask you. Do you have a momt to talk?"

    "Sure," Yang Hao responded.

    Actually, Yang Hao had be waiting for her to approach him because he had left a hook the day he left; he had no news on Micro-message for the past two days, and didn''t expect to run into her here today.

    Yang Hao followed Wang Xueru back to the resting area.

    Once seated, Wang Xueru started, "The day you left, you mtioned seeing my husband at Inspiration Advertising, but you didn''t finish what you were saying. I want to know what exactly did you see?"

    "Uh, did I say that?" Yang Hao yed dumb.

    "You did say it!" Wang Xueru nodded earnestly.

    "Just talking nonsse off the top of my head, I forgot all about it..."

    "Big brother, to tell you the truth, I''m already preparing to divorce, and I''ve found awyer and ev gathered some evidce of my husband''s infidelity, so I hope you can tell me the truth," she said.

    After Yang Hao left that day, Wang Xueru began to suspect her husband, who had prior incidts, and while he slept, she secretly checked Sh Mingshan''s phone. Although most of the chat history had be deleted, she still found some clues.

    Besides, she''d secretly copied the contts from her husband''s dashcam, which not only recorded video but also had audio capabilities.

    While the camera was pointed outside and couldn''t capture the inside of the car, the audio was crystal clear.

    From these recordings, she discovered that her husband had dated two differt wom in one day, and ev made a PC transaction inside the car.

    The information made her feel disgusted and also led her to give uppletely on Sh Mingshan.

    Therefore, she sought awyer and was ready to sue directly for divorce, and thewyer advised her to collect as much evidce as possible and to rify Sh Mingshan''s financial situation.

    The divorce had kept Wang Xueru so busy she''d hardly be able toe to the gym every day as she used to.

    Today, she had arranged to meet herwyer in the afternoon, and seeing that she had time in the morning, she came over for a workout.

    She took great care to manage her figure, especially now that she was nning to start anew.

    "Sh Mingshan has a subordinate named Li Manshu, and the two have an ambiguous rtionship. That''s what I know," Yang Hao said.

    As the conversation progressed to this point, Yang Hao didn''t conceal anything anymore. After all, he had achieved his goal.

    "You actually know their names?"

    Wang Xueru was somewhat surprised. She remembered that she had never mtioned her husband''s name, and ev she didn''t know Li Manshu''s name, having only heard "Manshu" in the audio. Only now did she learn that the person''s surname was Li.

    "Didn''t Sh Mingshan ask youst night if you knew a Yang Hao?"

    During the idtal meeting at Starlight City the day before, in front of Sh Mingshan, Yang Hao had mtioned calling Mrs. Wang Xueru, which directly scared Sh Mingshan away. He guessed that Sh Mingshan would definitely ask Wang Xueru if she knew him.

    "He asked me if I knew someone surnamed Yang."

    "Could that be you??"

    Wang Xueru''s face shifted from surprised to shocked, she was a quite intelligt woman, and she was beginning to realize that the man opposite her had some connection with Sh Mingshan.

    "My name is Yang Hao, and Li Manshu is my ex-wife," he said frankly.

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Wang Xueru''s eyes wided in disbelief; she felt like her brain was not working fast ough.

    After a while, she finally regained herposure, "So, your visit to my house the other day wasn''t a coincidce?"

    "It was a coincidce."

    Yang Hao smiled, "I didn''t expect it to be such a coincidce."

    "So, you deliberately left your stce unfinished, to give me a hint," she quickly surmised.

    "More or less."

    Yang Hao nodded, th added, "Actually, I didn''t intd to break up your marriage; I just wanted to give you some hints, since Sh Mingshan is not a good person."

    "As for Li Manshu and me, we parted on peaceful terms, and I don''t want to have any more tanglemts with her," he rified his position.

    Wang Xueru was silt for a momt, th said with sincerity, "Thank you, Yang."

    "Sh Mingshan actually has a history of offses. I bore with it for the sake of my child, but this time you''ve helped me make up my mind!"

    Yang Hao shook his head with a smile, "No one can make up your mind about divorce for you; some people will choose to turn a deaf ear no matter what others say."

    "It''s like thatmon saying, you can never wake a person who is pretding to be asleep."

    "Some prefer to struggle in the quagmire of marriage rather than extracting themselves, while others make a decisive move, cutting through the mess with a swift strike!"

    "It''s all a matter of personal choice!"

 Chapter 25: 25, Yang, dont you want to take revenge?

    Wang Xueru nodded in agreemt, as the seeds of divorce had long be nted in her heartˇŞthis incidt was merely a catalyst.

    She sized up Yang Hao before suddly asking, "Do you have timeter?"

    "What''s the matter?"

    Yang Hao asked in response.

    "Uh, the range hood at home is still not working well, I was hoping you could take a look," Wang Xueru said with a guilty conscice.

    "I can do that, I have half an hour left in my personal training session."

    "I''ll be free after the session."

    Yang Hao didn''t notice Wang Xueru''s expression and readily agreed.

    At that momt, Sun Xinyi came over: "Yang, let''s continue training."

    "OK!"

    Yang Hao stood up, greeted Wang Xueru, and th wt downstairs with Sun Xinyi.

    "Yang, Yingying''s family has be pressuring her to get married, so she wasn''t in a good mood yesterday. She might have offded you, and I hope you''re not upset," Sun Xinyi conveyed, a meal promised to her by Zhao Yingying for delivering this message.

    She certainly didn''t want to give up on this newly single, afflut man and quickly devised a "restore image n."

    First, she had her good frid Sun Xinyi put in a good word, andter she nned toe forward and apologize sincerely. Ev if she couldn''tpletely reverse her gold-digger image in Yang Hao''s eyes, at least she wanted him to change his opinion of her.

    "Your frid is overthinking it; I didn''t take it to heart at all," Yang Hao said with augh, shaking his head. He truly didn''t mind it, as the supposed matchmaking session the day before was more about giving face to the thusiastic Mrs. Zhang.

    In the past, wh he was busier with deliveries, it was Mrs. Zhang who kept him informed about some kindergart matters.

    "As you know, I''ve just divorced, and I don''t n to marry again anytime soon, or rather, I have absolutely no inttion of remarrying!" Yang Hao spoke from the heart. His unsatisfactory marriage with Li Manshu had left him with a fear of marriage, a bit like the saying, ''once bitt, twice shy.''

    Especially now that he had his beloved daughter, his ges had be passed on.

    As for the tradition of having a son to carry on the family line, he believed it was best to leave it to fate. In fact, three years ago wh his hotpot restaurant wasn''t in trouble yet, he did consider having a second child, particrly with his parts pressuring him eagerly for a grandson.

    The older geration''s mindset is oft more traditional, with the belief that a family line without a male sessor is brok.

    However, as the mask incidt escted and the business of the hotpot restaurant plummeted, Yang Hao shelved the idea of having another child.

    Sun Xinyi could understand Yang Hao''s feelings;ing out of a failed rtionship surely needed time, and indeed, many people never recover in their lifetimes.

    "Good morning, Yang."

    "You''re early as usual."

    Wh they reached the second floor, Mg Yuyu, who was chatting with a male trainer, immediately came over with a big smile.

    Yang Hao had a strong impression of this charming female trainer. Just the day before wh he was in the equipmt area for a ss, she was lifting weights nearby, asionally making movemts that provided him with quite a view.

    But since he wasn''t that familiar with her, he simply responded casually.

    "Yang, let''s go over there," suggested Sun Xinyi, pointing to a corner of the equipmt area, inttionally wanting to keep distance from Mg Yuyu, whose motives she instinctively mistrusted.

    Sun Xinyi''s instincts were urate. Ev after they moved to the corner of the equipmt area, Mg Yuyu followed them and began strgth training, but her movemts were more exaggerated than usual. Now and th she would stick out her buttocks or bd over, providing a view that most male customers paid for many sessions to catch a glimpse of.

    And she positioned herself so Yang Hao couldn''t miss the view with just a nce, offering scery that other male clits would have to pay for dozs of sses to see just asionally.

    Yang Hao was the type with strong family values; he never strayed after marriage, but as the owner of five hotpot restaurants, he also had his share of sess. He had se his fair share of wom throwing themselves at him, and he understood Mg Yuyu''s little game well.

    Indeed, a man with financial means was weed wherever he wt!

    Yang Hao didn''t delude himself that it was his looks that attracted her. If it were t years ago, he might have considered that possibility. But now, his appearance was just average, better than most m his age but nothing exceptional.

    Therefore, her flirtation was undoubtedly influced by him purchasing a hundred personal training sessions for Sun Xinyi and giving her a Prada handbag.

    However, he didn''t mind the side befit of having something pleasant to look at during his workout. Yet after a while, it made him a bit restless. After all, he was a normal man, and he siltly recalled hisst card-ying session, which had be three months ago.

    At that time, his rtionship with Li Manshu was already strained, but needs were needs, and things just happed.

    "Yang, shall we stop here for today? I brought you a fat-loss meal. Come find me in the lounge on the first floor after you shower," Sun Xinyi said afterpleting thest set of exercises.

    She had agreed to prepare Yang Hao''s fat-loss meals for the next month, starting today.

    But now Yang Hao felt a bit troubled, because he had promised to help Wang Xueru.

    "Yang, do you have something on after this?" Sun Xinyi asked, noticing the hesitation on his face.

    "I just ran into a frid, and I need to step out for a bit. How about this, I''ll take the fat-loss meal with me to eat," he offered.

    "Oh, that''s fine too, th I''ll wait for you on the first floor," Sun Xinyi replied, a little disappointed, because she knew that the frid Yang Hao mtioned was the woman he had spok with earlier on the fourth floor. She had some memory of Wang Xueru, recognizing her as a regr customer at the gym, but one who only attded public sses.

    "Yang, are you done working out?"

    As Yang Hao was about to head to the locker room to shower and change, Zhao Yingying suddly blocked his way.

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    "Yang, I''m really sorry aboutst night. I personally am quite averse to the marriage pressure from my family, so I just wanted to go through the motions!"

    "Do you have timeter? I''d like to treat you to a meal."

    Zhao Yingying first offered a sincere apology and th took the initiative to make amds by offering to treat him.

    "It''s no problem. I epted because Mrs. Zhang was too thusiastic to refuse."

    "Let''s find another time for lunch. I have ns with a frid in a bit."

    Yang Hao tactfully declined. For one thing, he really didn''t takest night''s incidt to heart, and for another, he was guinely uninterested in Zhao Yingying.

    From the contt of her conversationst night, it was highly possible she was another Li Manshu.

    He definitely didn''t want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire!

    "That''s fine, we can meet up some other time."

    Zhao Yingying still wore a smiling face, but inside she felt extremely disappointed. In her view, he hadn''t epted the apology, and as for the prospect of meeting up some other time, that was just a formality.

    Mg Yuyu, who was watching all this, slightly curled her lip. She knew Zhao Yingying, aware that thetter was Sun Xinyi''s close frid. Being of simr ilk, she could clearly see Zhao Yingying''s inttions.

    However, it was quite obvious that Yang wasn''t interested in her.

    But Zhao Yingying''s appearance was a wake-up call for Mg Yuyu. There were more monks than porridge - Yang Hao, the Tangsg, was now targeted by several demons. In this situation, she couldn''t use the same techniques she used on other m; she had to take the initiative and pull out all the stops.

    First floor.

    Sun Xinyi handed Yang Hao the insted lunch box she had brought from home: "Yang, just bring the lunch box with you wh youe tomorrow."

    "Sure, thanks!"

    Yang Hao said, taking the lunch box. At that momt, Wang Xueru, who had an appointmt with him, also came downstairs. Today she was dressed in a mature, yet chic style. She wore a wool id coat over tight jeans paired with knee-high leather boots, and her chestnut brown hair, cut at the neck, was tucked in slightly, giving her an air of gtle sophistication.

    "Yang, shall we go?"

    Wang Xueru said softly, her gaze inadverttly sweeping over Sun Xinyi, Zhao Yingying, and Yu Lili and Zhou Ling behind the reception desk.

    Wh she came out of the elevator, she felt that the looks from these wom all carried a hint of hostility, or rather, scrutiny.

    However, she was a regr at the fitness cter and had never countered this before.

    That is to say, the problem was with Yang Hao.

    Could it be that all these wom had a thing for this delivery guy?

    That would be too absurd!

    A thought shed through Wang Xueru''s mind and was immediately dismissed by her.

    After leaving the fitness cter, Wang Xueru took out her car keys from her coat pocket and pressed a button. The lights on her parked BYD Dolphin at the trance shed immediately.

    Now that electric cars are bing more prevalt, a small car like the Dolphin is indeed very cost-effective for urban travel, provided that there''s a charging station at home.

    Wang Xueru''s Dolphin had a range of 40KM, which was more than ough for picking up kids and doing the grocery shopping.

    "Yang, get in the car."

    "I''ll return it to you after we''re done."

    Wang Xueru oped the door to signal Yang Hao. In her view, the delivery guy must havee by electric bike, and there was no need to use two modes of transportation to her house.

    "Sure, okay."

    Yang Hao was quite familiar with Holiday International. Parking spaces at the trance to theplex were very tight; he''d probably have no ce to park if he drove himself, so taking a ride in Wang Xueru''s car directly into the garage was preferable.

    Yang Hao oped the door and sat in the passger''s side. With a height of 8cm and a weight of 89 pounds, the car was not very spacious for him. He adjusted the seat back and th felt a bit morefortable.

    Wang Xueru skillfully started the car and drove out of the fitness cter''s parking lot.

    About fifte minutester, the little Dolphin tered the underg garage of Holiday International.

    Th Yang Hao followed Wang Xueru upstairs.

    "Yang, thank you for your hard work."

    This time, Wang Xueru remembered to hand Yang Hao a bottle of mineral water first.

    "I''ll see where the problem is..."

    Yang Hao wt to the kitch as he was already familiar with the ce, having be there once before.

    He oped the uppermost cab to check the anti-siphon valve; there were no issues.

    "Xueru, is there still smoke backing up?"

    Yang Hao called out to the kitch doorway, but got no reply.

    As he wondered where she had gone, Wang Xueru suddly appeared in his line of sight.

    But Yang Hao was tak aback!

    Wang Xueru had changed into a differt outfit. She was now wearing a milk- bodycon skirt. The material seemed like wool, which was quite suitable for the season, but the design was a little tricky. The chest area was hollowed out, revealing a glimpse of , sparking dless imagination...

    "Xueru, what is this?"

    Yang Hao asked, trying to stay calm despite the peculiar atmosphere.

    Wang Xueru''s cheeks were slightly flushed. She gtly brushed back her hair and said coyly, "Yang, don''t you want revge?"

 Chapter 26: 26, what is he here for?

    Actually, Wang Xueru''s thoughts at this momt were somewhat like Dao Baifg in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils": You, Duan Zhgchun, are out there flirting and fooling a every day, so I might as well cheap myself for the filthy "Old Beggar".

    Although Yang Hao was not as shabby as Duan Yanqing at the time, in Wang Xueru''s heart, he was just a delivery guy, and subconsciously, she considered him to be of a differt social ss.

    In the past two years, Wang Xueru had be a full-time housewife, but she was a top studt from Jiangchg University, and in fact, she was a few sses sior to Li Manni.

    Moreover, Wang Xueru came from a wealthy backg, her father was a sior gineer at Jiangchg Shipbuilding Group, and her mother was the chief physician at Jiangchg Second Hospital.

    It was precisely because of her parts'' support that she dared to choose to be a full-time housewife because ev if Sh Mingshan''s ie was not stable, she would not be short of money.

    The reason Sh Mingshan was able to humble himself and ev kneel to beg for forgivess after his affair was inseparable from Wang Xueru''s afflut family backg.

    Sh Mingshan was an outsider, and his ability to buy a house and settle down in Jiangchg was not only due to his own efforts but also thanks to the help of his inws.

    In society, not only are wom realistic, but m are just as pragmatic.

    In Sh Mingshan''s eyes, Wang Xueru was indeed a great choice for a wife, but after gaining some status in society, his restless heart always got the best of him. Moreover, the nature of his job as a marketing director involved a lot of socializing, providing him with excuses foring homete or noting home at all, and creating opportunities for his affairs.

    Wang Xueru had now resolved to divorce, but she felt that just a divorce was not fair. She also wanted to prest him with a grand gre hat, which would make her feel more bnced inside.

    Wang Xueru wasn''t incapable of finding a man, nor was she undesirable.

    It was simply that she had always respected the virtues of a wife after marriage!

    "Yang, we are both good people."

    "But good people always seem to be the ones who get bullied and hurt..."

    As she spoke, Wang Xueru had already stepped into the kitch, gradually approaching Yang Hao.

    As mtioned before, Yang Hao hadn''t yed cards in over three months and was a normal man with plty of ergy. Plus, with the gwork set by Mg Yuyu at the fitness cter, he couldn''t resist such temptation.

    Moreover, wh he found out that Wang Xueru was Sh Mingshan''s wife, the thought did sh through his mind...

    So, everything happed as if it was meant to be.

    Wang Xueru''s hands were pressed against the stove she usually cooked on, while Yang Hao''s hands grasped her slder waist...

    (Here, t thousand words are omitted.....)

    Striking hard, yet standing strong, regardless of storms from all directions!

    A fierce battle started in the kitch and ded in the living room.

    "Yang, let''s take a shower."

    After resting on the sofa for a while, Wang Xueru sat up.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded and simply carried her to the bathroom.

    Initially, the n was just to take a simple shower, but Yang Hao felt the revge wasn''t satisfying ough, and Wang Xueru, rewed by the rect rain, was no calmer, so they unlocked yet another challge in the bathroom.

    With thest timeying the foundation, this time itsted more than half an hour. If it were not for the physical durance he had built up from delivering food for several months, he definitely wouldn''t have be able to withstand it.

    Still, wrapped in a bath towel, hey on the bed for quite a while before he started to regain some strgth.

    However, wh he walked to the bathroom, his legs still felt a bit wobbly; first, because the two fierce battles were indeed grueling, and second, because he had eat only two tea eggs and half a bowl of porridge for breakfast. His ergy stores were already depleted, and gaging in such physically demanding activity would be a challge for anyone''s constitution.

    At this momt, Wang Xueru''s fair skin was flushed with a hint of pink, giving her a radiant glow.

    Indeed, beautiful flowers do need to be watered!

    ```

    Exhausted and dehydrated, Wang Xueru had no inttion of moving; she curled her soft body in the nkets, squinting as she savored the peak climax just momts ago.

    Just th, her cell phone on the bedside table suddly vibratedˇŞit was a call from Sh Mingshan.

    Feeling somewhat guilty, she sat up from the bed. Though she had decided to divorce, they were still technically husband and wife, as the divorce had not yet happed.

    If she were to be caught now, her advantage in the division of assets would vanish.

    "Yang, I need to take a call, it''s from Sh Mingshan."

    Wang Xueru shouted towards Yang Hao, who was running water in the bathroom, th took a deep breath before answering the call.

    "In the middle of the day, why did it take you so long to answer your phone!"

    The voice of Sh Mingshan came through the phone,ced with aint.

    "I was sleepy; I was sleeping," Wang Xueru replied casually.

    "I''ll be in the underg garage in t minutes. Bring down my Zegna suit; I have to tertain an important clit tonight."

    Sh Mingshan''s voice came out of the phone''s receiver, with the faint sound of car horns in the backg, clearly indicating he was driving home in a hurry.

    "Uh, okay!"

    Wang Xueru responded hastily and quickly hung up the phone.

    Luckily Sh Mingshan had called ahead. If he hade home to get his clothes, that would have be quite a sce.

    "Is something the matter?"

    Having finished cleaning his "instrumt of vgeance," Yang Hao returned to the bedroom, got dressed, and asked.

    "Sh Mingshan will be in the parking garage in t minutes; he wants me to bring him a suit."

    Wang Xueru said while she too began to dress.

    "I see, th I better leave first."

    "In case he gets a whim toe upstairs, it wouldn''t be good to run into him."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders lightly.

    "Right, th I won''t see you out; I still need to meet with thewyerter on," Wang Xueru said, tidying up her messy hair in front of the mirror.

    "We''llmunicate through WeChat."

    "If you need help with anything, just let me know."

    Before leaving, Yang Hao gave this beautiful young woman another hug, and she pecked him lightly on the cheek.

    Taking the elevator down, Yang Hao walked out of the residtialplex. At the main trance, he saw a familiar ck BMW parked at the trance of the underg garage. The car was stopped there, appearing to have an issue with its electronic licse te recognition system. The barrier at the garage trance was not responding.

    Sh Mingshan rolled down his car window, intding to call the security guard to manually lift the gate, but instead he unexpectedly caught sight of Yang Hao standing at the trance of theplex.

    His eyebrows raised in suspicion, he couldn''t help but wonder: What was he doing here?

    Beep beep...

    While Sh Mingshan was lost in thought, impatit honking sounded from behind; it turned out the security guard had already remotely raised the barrier.

    Sh Mingshan had no choice but to step on the gas and drive down into the garage. After waiting beside his parking space for a while, Wang Xueru came out of the elevator carrying the suit wrapped in a dust bag.

    His wife, d in a loose cotton pajama set, had her good figurepletely covered, emphasizingfort; but from a distance, Sh Mingshan felt that Wang Xueru seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood today, though he wondered if there was some happy asion.

    ```

 Chapter 27: 27, NPC Wang Xueru logs in on the 1st.

    Wang Xueru pulled op the rear car door and ced the suit directly on the seat.

    "Xueru, you seem to be in a good mood today?"

    Sh Mingshan started the conversation.

    "Oh, the teacher praised Nuonuo."

    Wang Xueru came up with a casual reason, as she obviously couldn''t say that she had just expericed two peak momts.

    And that kind of experice was something she hadn''t had in a very long time, and the most rect time she felt this way was through her own doing.

    The five-minute-at-most Sh Mingshan was definitely not depdable, but Yang Hao was differtˇŞthis delivery guy''s physical condition was much stronger than Sh Mingshan''s, easily going for over twty minutes.

    It''s probably connected to him working out while delivering foodˇŞa disciplined man indeed.

    Right, he mtioned he''s not doing deliveries for now, must have found some other job.

    "Xueru, have you noticed any suspicious people wh you''ve be out rectly?"

    As Wang Xueru''s thoughts wandered, Sh Mingshan suddly asked.

    "Suspicious people?"

    Wang Xueru looked at her soon-to-be ex-husband with confusion.

    "Like couriers, delivery drivers or something?"

    "I ev saw a news story this morning; a delivery driver saw a girl alone at home and had indect thoughts, and th he raped her."

    Sh Mingshan had to be about, unable to say it outright.

    "I have couriers and delivery drivers leave things at the door; I don''t go out. Besides, that sort of thing is just a low probability evt."

    Wang Xueru said as much, but was thinking inside that the delivery driver didn''t harbor any lecherous thoughts towards meˇŞit was I who seduced him.

    "That''s good th. Still, you should be more safety-conscious wh you''re home alone."

    "Today''s business gagemts are important and might go veryte... "

    "Th you should just sleep in thepany dormitory, don''t wear yourself out."

    Sh Mingshan hadn''t finished speaking wh Wang Xueru considerately took up the conversation.

    "If it''s early, I''lle back."

    Sh Mingshan was overjoyed inside but still spoke as if ordinary.

    "Hmm, drive slow on your way back!"

    Wang Xueru acted as usual, reminding him before heading towards the elevator.

    Gazing at his wife''s retreating back, Sh Mingshan felt she seemed differt today, but couldn''t put his finger on how exactly.

    At the trance of the residtialplex.

    Yang Hao casually hailed a taxi and got in.

    "Bolli Fitness Cter."

    Yang Hao reported the address, ready to go back for his car.

    At that momt, a mechanical notification sound suddly echoed in his mind.

    Ding!

    Detected host has had intimate rtions with Wang Xueru.

    Entering intimate rtions person processing program...

    Name: Wang Xueru

    Age: 3 years old

    Overall quality score: 88 points

    (Note: Intimate rtions persons with an overall quality score above 80 points can be converted to NPCs, eligible to receive a task once a week, with a certain chance of gerating random tasks.)

    Intimate rtions person Wang Xueru meets the conditions for NPC conversion!

    [Yes][No] Convert?

    After a series of notification sounds, an option appeared.

    Yang Hao was first stunned and th decisively chose [Yes].

    Having tasks meant there would be rewardsˇŞan opportunity for him to cash in!

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC Wang Xueru officially online!

    Number One NPC Reward: Exclusive spding money of 0,000,000 yuan.

    (Note: As a rich man, one should not skimp on wom with whom one has intimate rtions, so each NPC will be awarded exclusive spding money.)

    One, t, hundred, thousand, t thousand...

    Yang Hao siltly counted the zeros, th couldn''t help but exim.

    Fucking hell!

    A hundred million!!

    "Bro, what about a hundred million?"

    The taxi driver was startled and turned to ask.

    "Uh, it''s nothing."

    Yang Hao apologetically waved his hand.

    Th he siltly counted the zeros again, and indeed, it was a hundred million.

    It''s just that this money seems like it can only be spt on Wang Xueru!

    ording to the system''s exnation, converting into an NPC would reward exclusive currcy.

    In other words, any woman who had an intimate rtionship with him would have money to spd.

    Of course, whether he spt this exclusive currcy depded on his own will. If he chose not to use it, th the exclusive currcy would just sit there untouched.

    Ding!

    NPC Task No. refreshed.

    Task Contt: [Sweet Night]

    NPC No. is reminiscing about the sweet momts just passed. Well, why not give her another sweet night!

    Task Reward: Study Card*, Attribute Points*

    Looking at the task rewards on the system''s virtual panel, Yang Hao''s eyes wided unconsciously.

    The previous rewards were all rted to money, but this time it was differt.

    Yang Hao checked his personal information on the system again:

    Host: Yang Hao

    Age: 35

    Height: 8cm

    Weight: 89 jin

    Wealth Value: 04,000

    Health Value: 68

    Intelligce Value: 78

    Combat Power: 65

    Skills: None

    Main Quest Progress: 0%

    ...

    Without a doubt, Attribute Points could be added to Health Value, Intelligce Value, and Combat Power. This was indeed a valuable item.

    As for the Study Card, there was no description provided; it seemed that he would have to wait until receiving the reward to find out.

    The task reward was very attractive to Yang Hao, ev if the contt of the task seemed somewhat improper.

    The main issue was that the night couldn''t possibly be sweet. Wang Xueru and Sh Mingshan had not yet officially divorced. He certainly couldn''t go and sleep with them both...

    s, the task reward was great, but the task itself was challging!

    Yang Hao sighed siltly.

    "Little bro, we''ve arrived."

    At that momt, the taxi driver spoke up to remind him.

    Yang Hao nced outside the car window, and indeed they had arrived. He paid the fare using a QR code, th got out of the taxi.

    As he came only to retrieve his car, Yang Hao didn''t n on going in. After all, he had alreadypleted his daily check-in task.

    However, Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying were justing out of the Bolli Fitness Cter together.

    They had already changed into casual clothes. Sun Xinyi was wearing the same casual dim outfit as the day before. But if yesterday she had an inner  sports tank top on, showing off her slder waist, today she was wearing a light yellow pullover thatpletely covered her midsection.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that this change was tirely because Sun Xinyi felt too cold riding his electric bike the previous day. Although she wasn''t sure if she''d get another chance to ride Yang Hao''s electric bike today, she had made the necessary preparations just in case.

    Zhao Yingying was dressed in a casual, Chanel-inspired dress, which made her appear younger.

    "Oh, Yang!"

    Zhao Yingying was the first to spot Yang Hao and waved excitedly at him.

    "Yang, are you nning to continue your workout?" Seeing that Yang Hao had returned, Sun Xinyi asked curiously.

    "No more workout, just came back for my car."

    Yang Hao shook his head, "How about you, finishing work this early?"

    "Took half a day off to go shopping with Yingying," Sun Xinyi said, hooking her arm through Zhao Yingying''s. A fitness coach''s schedule is rtively flexible; they can manage their time freely if they have no group or private sses.

    "Yang, did you finish your business with your frid?"

    "If you have time,e join us. We promised to treat you to a meal!"

    Just as Yang Hao was about to leave, Zhao Yingying extded the invitation.

    "I''d better not. It''s a girls'' outing. I wouldn''t want to intrude," Yang Hao gestured dismissively.

    "It''s no problem, more people means more fun!"

    "Right, Xinyi?" Zhao Yingying quickly threw her frid a meaningful nce.

    Sun Xinyi hesitated a bit but th said, "Yang, if you''re not busy, why not take this chance to let Yingying treat you?"

    "Umm..."

    Yang Hao had initially wanted to decline. He really didn''t like shopping, especially with wom.

    However, he suddly thought of the matter of converting NPCs. At prest, he only had one NPC, Wang Xueru, which meant a limited number of tasks avable. Wouldn''t it be possible to have dless tasks if he could develop more NPCs?

    There were two conditions for converting NPCs: one being an intimate rtionship with him, and the other, having abined attribute score above 80.

    With Wang Xueru''s score of 88 as a referce, it was very likely that Sun Xinyi''s score exceeded 80, and Zhao Yingying might also have a chance.

    So, these were two pottial NPCs!

    Th, apanying them for a bit of shopping to build a good rapport didn''t seem too bad after all.

 Chapter 28: 28, he isnt very weak, is he?

    "I''m mainly worried about disturbing your shopping fun, but if you don''t mind, th let''s go together."

    "However, I have to pick up my daughter from school at four thirty."

    Yang Hao''s main jobtely had be to lose weight and th to take good care of his precious little girl.

    Shopping with wom wasn''t impossible, but it definitely could not interfere with picking up his daughter from school.

    "Yang is really a good father."

    Zhao Yingying praised him with a smiling face.

    "Where are you nning to go for shopping?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Starlight City, it''s closer," Zhao Yingying replied.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Th let''s go, I''ll give you a lift."

    With that, he walked toward his Regal U8.

    Sun Xinyi subconsciously touched her waist, grateful that she wasn''t wearing a crop top today; the chilling ssation of the wind passing over her midriff from yesterday still haunted her.

    Still, an electric scooter would be fine for one person but way too cramped for two, right?

    Zhao Yingying, on the other hand, was wondering if he would really show up in a BYD, and if not, it would prove that he also lied yesterday, which would mean she couldn''t me herself tirely either.

    The two wom, each harboring their own thoughts, followed behind Yang Hao. Sun Xinyi was still looking a for Yang Hao''s electric scooter wh, to her surprise, she didn''t find it.

    As she was wondering, the lights of arge SUV shed twice in front of her, and th Yang Hao pulled op the driver''s door and got in.

    Only th did Sun Xinyi realize that Yang Hao hadn''te on his electric scooter today. She curiously looked over the aggressive-looking car in front of her, not recognizing the brand.

    Zhao Yingying didn''t recognize the Regal U8 either, but in the parking lot of the Bolli Fitness Cter, which already had twty or thirty cars parked, Yang Hao''s vehicle stood out like a crane among chicks, exuding an extremely strong presce.

    This kind of car wouldn''t be cheap, that was a giv.

    Hmph, this is your BYD??

    Zhao Yingying rolled her eyes internally, took a photo of the aggressive-looking SUV, and posted it to the sales associates'' group chat: Girls, does anyone know what car this is?

    Sales associates like Zhao Yingying, who sell high-d cosmetics or luxury goods, td to have somewhat skewed thoughts. As they deal with wealthy people and serve them year-, they have a high opinion of themselves and look down on ordinary workers, all aspiring to marry into wealth.

    However, in the eyes of the wealthy, they are just waitstaff, and asionally, some greasy old man would fancy their bodies, spd some money to tertain themselves for a while, showing them an ev greater world, which makes it ev harder for them to settle for an average boyfrid thereafter.

    Thus, almost all the sales associates like them evtually set the ultimate goal of snagging a wealthy husband. In their group chat, they seldom talk about work, focusing almost tirely on various luxury goods, how to "fish" for partners, how to idtify high-quality m, how to get m to spd money on them, and the like.

    After sding her message, Zhao Yingying eagerly pulled Sun Xinyi into the car.

    Once seated inside, she felt ev more certain that this was an expsive luxury car because the interior looked very high-d with areas reachable by hand being wrapped in real leather, which felt very substantial. Furthermore, an SUV was ev equipped with rear tertainmt features, a configuration usually found only in luxury sedans, like the Mercedes-Bz S-ss, BMW 7 series, and the like.

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    While Zhao Yingying was siltly evaluating the car''s interior, someone in the sales associates'' group chat tagged her.

    Moumou: @Alisa This is a Regal U8, worth more than a million!

    Moumou: This is a high-d brand of BYD. The ones who drive this car are definitely low-profile rich folks!

    Moumou: Yingying, if you know the owner of this car, you''ve got to seize the opportunity!

    Moumou was a former colleague of Zhao Yingying, who had also be in cosmetics sales but had since moved on to selling Chanel, dealing with a higher-d clitele.

    Zhao Yingying looked at the messages, first feeling that the price tag of more than a million was within reason. But wh she saw the part about it actually being a BYD, she felt like cursing.

    Damn, your BYD actually has a car worth more than a million!

    And the important thing is, people are really buying it!!

    The world of the wealthy, she just didn''t understand!

    "Yang, is this car a Regal U8?"

    Despite her internal scoffing, Zhao Yingying still used the topic of cars to strike up a conversation with Yang Hao.

    The sales associates'' group had previously shared that wh talking to m, if you run out of topics, talk about cars. Out of a hundred m, ny-nine will be interested in them.

    Many m don''t ev have a thousand yuan in their bank cards, but they can spd hours browsing "ck Car Empire," from luxury cars costing millions to second-hand cars worth ts of thousands, all of which they find utterly fascinating.

    "You actually know about this car?"

    Yang Hao looked at Zhao Yingying in surprise, as this car had only rectly hit the market and hadn''t be heavily marketed. M with a special interest in cars might know about it, but it was rare for wom to be aware of this particr model.

    "It''s BYD''s top-of-the-line model, and I really like it."

    "I''ve be following it for a while..." Zhao Yingying was quick to im, saying so with a cheerfulugh.

    Sun Xinyi, on the other hand, was somewhat speechless, as she had se through her best frid''s ruse. Clearly, her frid had gott the information from a group chat and instantly passed it off as her own long-standing interest.

    "Yeah, there''s nothing to criticize about this car''s performance!"

    In fact, Yang Hao wasn''t particrly familiar with the U8 model; he had only se a few off-road and water fording tests. The car had an emergcy water flotation mode that would allow it to travel on the surface of the water for about thirty minutes in case it idtally drove into water.

    Leaving aside whether this feature was actually useful, its cool factor was extremely high. If Mercedes-Bz had this technology, they would definitely dare to sell the car for five million yuan.

    Moreover, this car had a feature for turning a in ce. If this were offered by joint-vture luxury brands, they''d likely charge a service fee of 9,999 yuan per year. You''d have to pay to activate the feature; without paymt, you wouldn''t be able to use it.

    After all, Mercedes-Bz charges 4,998 yuan a year for their rear-wheel steering feature, and turning a in ce is way cooler than rear-wheel steering!

    A few minutester.

    Yang Hao drove down to the underg parking lot of Starlight City.

    "Yang, what do you want to eat? It''s my treat."

    While waiting for the elevator, Zhao Yingying asked.

    "Hotpot,"

    "But I''m trying to cut fat, so I''ll just have some vegetables."

    Yang Hao was guinely hungry now, especially since he had be doing physically demanding work all afternoon.

    "Yang, you can have some beef today too."

    Sun Xinyi chimed in; she had prepared a fat-reducing meal of beef and vegetable sd for Yang Hao, but the portion wasn''trge, so a bit more wouldn''t be a problem. After all, beef is a high-quality protein with low fat contt, suitable for his fat-reducing phase.

    "Yep."

    Yang Hao nodded, swallowing reflexively. Dieting to lose weight was truly painful, but losing a pound meant earning a hundred thousand yuan, so he had to stick with it ev if it meant eating grass every day!

    Besides, reaching the system''s set target would add % to the progress of the main quest. So far, the body managemt task was the only one that would add to the main quest progress, indicating its high priority in the system''s view.

    "How about Haido th?"

    Zhao Yingying suggested, noting that there was a Haido restaurant right in Starlight City.

    "Sure."

    Yang Hao nodded. Once upon a time, turning a hotpot restaurant into a franchise like Haido had be his dream.

    Unfortunately, Haido''s model seemed simple but was actually quite difficult to replicate, which is why those who attempted to imitate it oft fell by the wayside.

    Since it was a weekday, the upancy rate at Haido wasn''t very highˇŞonly about forty perct.

    The waiter seated the three of them at a window-side table for four.

    Zhao Yingying passed the iPad for ordering to Yang Hao: "Yang, you order."

    "A portion of Chinese yam, a portion of wood ear mushrooms, and a portion of loach."

    "Xinyi, it''s okay for me to eat loach, right?"

    After expding a lot of ergy at noon, Yang Hao still wanted to replish himself.

    "No problem, loach is also high in protein and low in fat contt, making it suitable for your diet," Sun Xinyi assured.

    Zhao Yingying just looked at Yang Hao siltly. All three foods they ordered were known for their befits to kidney health.

    He wasn''t seriously deficit, was he?

    Forget it, considering the U8, a little deficicy was fine, as long as it didn''t mean aplete loss of function.

 Chapter 29: 29, a considerable age, and still friggin unemployed

    Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying were both wom with strict body managemt, so neither of them hadrge appetites, hce they didn''t order too much.

    Soon, the dishes were all served, and the three chatted while eating. Although Yang Hao didn''t eat anything high in calories, this experice of hotpot still satisfied him mtally.

    "Xinyi?"

    "Is that really you, Xinyi? This is such a coincidce!"

    A man holding a dish of dipping sauce suddly stopped beside their table and th eximed Sun Xinyi''s name with a look of surprise.

    From his voice, one could tell this surprise was guine.

    Yang Hao subconsciously nced at the man, who was in histe twties, quite tall, roughly a 80 cm like himself, with above-average looks and wearing a Nike tracksuit, looking quite ergetic.

    "Qin, what a coincidce."

    Sun Xinyi greeted the man, whose name was Qin Fg, and he was her sior from three years above at college.

    They had both worked part-time as fitness coaches at the same gym, and he had pursued her for a while, but Qin Fg wasn''t her type.

    "Yingying is here too."

    Qin Fg knew Zhao Yingying; he had tried to please her best frid while pursuing Sun Xinyi, but ultimately, he didn''t win her over.

    Zhao Yingying gave a slight nod, a kind of greeting.

    "And this is?"

    Qin Fg''s gaze th fell on Yang Hao; a man dining with Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying could basically be one of two possibilities, either Sun Xinyi''s boyfrid or Zhao Yingying''s boyfrid, or perhaps a suitor of one of the two.

    "This is Yang, a frid of mine and Yingying''s."

    "Yang, this is my sior, Qin Fg."

    Sun Xinyi briefly introduced them.

    "Hello."

    Yang Hao greeted him politely.

    "Yang, hello."

    Qin Fg also called him ''Yang,'' following Sun Xinyi''s lead, and th cheerfully asked, "Yang, you don''t mind if I join your table, do you?"

    "I''m an old frid of Xinyi and Yingying."

    "Uh, this meal is on me..."

    In fact, Qin Fg had never giv up pursuing Sun Xinyi, he had ev st her a WeChat messagest week inviting her out, but she had declined, citing work reasons. So, seeing her by chance today, he didn''t want to miss the opportunity to curry favor.

    "I''m fine with it; you ask thedies."

    Yang Hao said, waving his hand indiffertly.

    "Since Yang has no objections, neither do I."

    Zhao Yingying spoke up first, her agreemt was with a hidd inttion.

    Obviously, Qin Fg was here for Sun Xinyi, so his joining would mean four people could pair up nicely.

    She would focus on Yang Hao, and Qin Fg would focus on Sun Xinyi.

    They wouldn''t interfere with each other, otherwise her frid, who surpassed her in every respect, would be too overwhelming. Although she was acting like she and Yang Hao were just ordinary frids, if this yang started showing off his wallet, she feared her frid might not be able to resist.

    "Yang, th I''ll be intruding."

    "I''ll go say hi to my colleagues; they''re about to finish up over there anyway."

    Qin Fg nodded courteously at Yang Hao and th quickly took his dipping sauce and left.

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi gtly pinched Zhao Yingying''s thigh: "Yingying, why did you agree to him!"

    "The man is deeply devoted to you; don''t reject him from a thousand miles away!" Zhao Yingying teased with a chuckle.

    Sun Xinyi responded with a roll of her eyes, having likely guessed Zhao Yingying''s thoughts.

    But she thought Zhao Yingying was thinking too much; as for now, she only considered Yang Hao a good older brother. At 4, she wasn''t ready to be anyone''s stepmother.

    A momtter, Qin Fg came back smiling. He asked the waiter for a set of utsils, his gaze sweeping over the table, noticing that they had ordered very little and nothing particrly expsive.

    He thought to himself that this old man was a bit stingy, not willing to spd money wh taking ady out for a meal.

    "Yang, Xinyi, Yingying, what would you like to eat? I''ll order it. This meal is on me, no one fight over it!"

    Qin Fg said quite gerously.

    "I''m on a diet rectly, just ask them."

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively.

    "Oh, Xinyi, Yingying, th it''s your turn."

    Qin Fg nodded slightly but couldn''t help mocking inwardly, thinking that the old man was really good at finding excuses to save money.

    "Just order whatever you like!"

    "Xinyi and I won''t eat much either," Zhao Yingying said.

    "Okay th!"

    Qin Fg ordered a serving ofyered tripe, a portion of smooth beef, and a portion of handmade shrimp paste, which were among the more expsive dishes at Haido, but the total cost was just over a hundred.

    Although Haido ims to be high-d, its prices are only mid-range, about thirty to forty perct more expsive than an average hot pot restaurant, but affordable for the average worker.

    "Xinyi, how''s it going at Bolli?"

    After ordering, Qin Fg started chatting with Sun Xinyi.

    "It''s okay," she replied indiffertly.

    "I''m pretty close with Old Zhu, I''ll talk to himter and ask him to look after you a bit."

    Qin Fg started name-dropping, the most low-level bragging tactic. If you''re truly impressive, you don''t need to mtion others to bolster your own stature.

    And the "Old Zhu" he mtioned was the very person Sun Xinyi didn''t like.

    Zhu Honggang''s full name, the personal training supervisor at Bolli Fitness Cter, had dubious rtionships with several female clits, and he still had the nerve to pursue Sun Xinyi.

    "No need," she said.

    "It''s quite good now," Sun Xinyi said, shaking her head slightly.

    In fact, Qin Fg was just making conversation; although he knew Zhu Honggang, they didn''t have much of a rtionship.

    "Ah, the economy hasn''t be great this year, ev courses ar''t selling well. Last month I barely sold fifty thousand."

    "The other coaches in the store only sold a total of two hundred and t thousand."

    Qin Fg seemed to beining, but he was actually showing off. As the personal training supervisor at a gym, he received a highermission than ordinary coaches and also got a cut from the total store sales, plus ie from ss fees and the like, adding up to almost thirty thousand a month.

    Of course, this wasn''t a steady ie; the norm was usually betwe t and twty thousand a month.

    His way of humblebragging was something outsiders wouldn''t understand because they didn''t know themission structure in their industry, but Sun Xinyi could definitely figure it out.

    So his words were actually telling Sun Xinyi that he was now earning thirty thousand a month.

    And Xinyi was well aware of m''s bragging tactics, as m who pursued her oft resorted to such tactics. Having se it so oft, she had be numb to it; she was ev tempted to retort: You make thirty thousand a month, what''s that to me!

    Besides, do you know, Yang, sitting next to you, spt over thirty thousand just on courses and membership cards yesterday, th another fifty thousand on a bag, and drives a car worth over a million.

    An ie of thirty thousand a month is indeed a lotpared to the average worker, but what is there to show off in front of a tycoon like Yang!

    "Yang, where did you make your fortune?"

    Seeing that Sun Xinyi didn''t gage, Qin Fg tactfully dropped the topic and turned to chat with Yang Hao.

    In his view, there are two ways to raise one''s value: one is to elevate oneself, and the other is to use others to elevate oneself.

    He had already tried elevating himself, but the effect wasn''t very pronounced.

    So he was ready to try the second method, to raise his own value through a stark contrast.

    Yang Hao, who had spt over a decade in the catering industry and se all types of people, saw right through the young man''s inttions.

    Young people, after all, like to show off in front of girls they fancy; it''s understandable.

    So Yang Hao cooperated and said, "I''m currtly unemployed and at home."

    "Uh..."

    Qin Fg was tak aback, not expecting to actuallye across a pushover.

    Getting on in years and still damn unemployed, no wonder he''s so stingy wh inviting ady out!

 Chapter 30: 30, my scheming old man!

    "So, what did Yang do before?"

    Qin Fg was still very cautious, wanting to probe into Yang Hao''s backg a little, in case his previous job was amazing and he was just taking a break for a while.

    "I delivered food."

    Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    "Oh, that must have be tough."

    With a sigh, Qin Fg felt a sse of superiority well up within him, his chest puffing out by an extra two ctimeters.

    He couldn''tpare himself to sessful people, but against a food delivery guy, he undoubtedly had overwhelming strgth.

    Listing to their conversation, Zhao Yingying couldn''t help but siltly scoff in her heart:

    Here he goes again, he''s at it again!

    This rich guy''s sick pleasure in pretding to be poor!!

    Ask him if he has a house? He tells me he doesn''t!

    Ask him if he owns a car? He tells me BYD!!

    And the result...

    You casually spd over eighty thousand in a day, driving a BYD worth more than a million!

    And still delivering food?

    I believe you, my ass!

    The old man is wicked!!

    Zhao Yingying ranted internally for a while before looking at Qin Fg with a hint of sympathy, wondering what he would feel wh he found out the truth.

    "Yang, I''ve heard that delivering food can actually be quite profitable, some people can make twty thousand a month, I heard."

    Qin Fg spoke again.

    "That kind of ie is very rare, you have to work at least twelve hours a day without taking any days off in a month to possibly make it."

    Yang Hao, having delivered food for a few months, was familiar with the real ie of delivery drivers. In a provincial capital like Jiangchg, there indeed were delivery guys making over twty thousand a month, but they were working day and night, practically trading their lives for money.

    The most he ever made in a month was elev thousand, which still counted as quite diligt among the deliverymunity.

    Actually, Yang Hao''s original career n was to deliver food for a while to save up a few ts of thousands as startup capital, th rt a small and out-of-the-way shopfront to continue in the catering business, starting with snacks, or maybe running a food cart.

    But the arrival of the system meant he no longer needed to struggle like that.

    "I thought delivering food could really earn that much, almost catching up to me."

    Qin Fg took the opportunity to show off.

    Yang Haoughed, "That definitely can''tpare to you, Qin!"

    "You can''t say that, we fitness coaches also earn our money through hard work!"

    Qin Fg humbly added, th he also picked up a slice of tripe with themunal chopsticks for Yang Hao, pleased with his role as tterer, "Try this, Yang, it''s quite tasty."

    "Thank you, but I can do it myself."

    Yang Hao was quite satisfied with this little brother, finding him well-mannered.

    "By the way, Xinyi, can you eat this?"

    Yang Hao nowpletely treated Sun Xinyi as his nutritional advisor, asking her before eating anything.

    "A little bit should be fine." Sun Xinyi replied.

    Yang Hao nodded, immediately dipped the tripe Qin Fg picked for him into the sauce, th chewed it slowly and thoroughly.

    For someone on a diet, this meal was an indulgce. After finishing, Yang Hao couldn''t help feeling a bit guilty, thinking he would have to work hard to lose what he had eat today.

    Qin Fg, overhearing their conversation, chuckled to himself, thinking that this old man had his dieter''s role down pat, not forgetting it ev now.

    "Xinyi, I might be getting promoted to store manager soon. If you''re not happy working at Bolli,e to my store. With me there, you''ll definitely be morefortable than at Bolli."

    Qin Fg said to Sun Xinyi.

    "Mhm, okay."

    Sun Xinyi replied nomittally.

    Seeing herck of thusiasm, Qin Fg turned to Yang Hao, "Yang, have you ever thought about switching to be a fitness coach? Actually, you''re quite suitable for it, just need to lose about thirty or forty pounds and th bulk up with some muscle."

    "Being a fitness coach has got to be more lucrative than your gig delivering food, and you''d have a great chance of meeting wealthydies, maybe ev turning your life a!"

    Yang Hao nodded, th asked with a smile, "Have you met any wealthydies yourself?"

    "I''ve met them, but I''m not the type to depd on wom''s money, I still want to strive on my own!"

    "The things you want can actually be obtained through your own efforts. I just got a mortgage for a ce in Hongshanst month, it''s the fruit of my years of hard work!"

    Qin Fg boasted and showed off the fact that he now owned a house.

    "Qin, you really are a promising young man!"

    Yang Hao praised sincerely, knowing that with Jiangchg''s average house prices a fifte thousand per square meter, it was indeed impressive for someone Qin Fg''s age to have mortgaged a house.

    "How can I be considered a promising young man?"

    "I still have a long way to go!"

    Qin Fg smiled modestly, feeling more and more satisfied with Yang Hao''s ttery.

    But Yang Hao had no inttion of showing off or taunting, not feeling the need topete with a younger person, especially since it would be a hollow victory.

    As the saying goes, "Let others boast, for the breeze ys along the hills; let them show off, while the moon shines over the great river."

    Everyone''s be young, and what''s youth without a bit of showing off!

    Watching Qin Fg inadverttly assert his superiority, Yang Hao was reminded of his younger self.

    Wh he was Qin Fg''s age, he already had two hotpot restaurants.

    A modestly sessful businessman in his twties, Yang Hao also had a phase of showing off every day to frids or wom.

    It''s just doing what''s expected at that age, I suppose!

    However, Yang Hao didn''t suppress Qin Fg mainly because thetter wasn''t being aggressive or sselessly mocking to draw hatred.

    If Qin Fg had really be maliciously belittling him, th Yang Hao wouldn''t have minded teaching the young fellow a lesson.

    But Zhao Yingying''s thoughts were totally differt from Yang Hao''s. In her eyes, her old man was incredibly scheming. You''re tantly more financially powerful than the other, yet you pretd to be worthless, th quietly watch as the other boasts about trivial things in front of you, and ev egg them on.

    Is it a loss of morals, or a distortion of human nature?

    The old man being scheming is truly frighting!

    He must have had the same mindset the day he saw my reply, saying "We''re not suitable, I hope you can cooperate."

    But since my old man likes to act, I must y along!

    So, Zhao Yingying asked, "Yang, wh you got divorced, did you give the house to your ex-wife?"

    "We sold the house, divided the money, and I used my share to pay off debts," Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    However, upon hearing Yang Hao''s reply, Zhao Yingying couldn''t help but twitch the corners of her mouth violtly. This old man really knows how to climb thedder he''s giv!

    Selling the house and splitting the money to pay off debts??

    You''re really something!

    Qin Fg, who heard their conversation, was stunned. He had not expected Yang Hao to be not only an unemployed older man but also a divorced man in debt; he was nearly a walking stack of negative buffs!

    For a momt, he started to feel sorry for Yang Hao.

    No wonder he''s setting up a frugal image to save money, the guy is guinely broke!

    People are oft like that, always hoping to one-up those on the same level but td to magnify their goodwill wh facing someone much less fortunate, feeling sorry and willing to help them out.

    At that momt, Qin Fg felt this way and turned to Yang Hao,forting him, "Yang, getting divorced isn''t necessarily a bad thing, because you''ve regained a whole forest!"

    "As long as you work hard, one day you''ll surely have another thriving tree like the one you had before!"

    "Someone as outstanding as Yingying, right, Yingying?"

    After speaking, Qin Fg ev winked at Zhao Yingying, hinting for her to y along andfort the dishearted older man.

    This unexpected assist from Qin Fg made Zhao Yingying beam with joy as she nodded repeatedly, "Right, right, right, Qin''s absolutely right!!"

    While concurring, Zhao Yingying couldn''t help but sd Qin Fg an admiring nce, siltly praising to herself: Qin, you''re damn well worthy of ancestral worship!

 Chapter 31: 31, luxury brands, dont rip off the poor!

    Yang Hao chuckled; his little brother Qin Fg, with merely three segmts of ''forceful aura'', was surprisingly good atforting people.

    However, he believed that at this momt, Qin Fg''s words came from the heart.

    After finishing the meal, little brother Qin Fg took the initiative to pay the bill.

    "Yang, this meal doesn''t count as my treat, so I''ll have to treat you next time," Qin Fg said.

    Qin Fg''s offer to pay the bill gave Zhao Yingying yet another reason to ask Yang Hao out again.

    "Hmm, let''s get together again wh there''s a chance," Yang Hao replied nomittally, his head nodding in a perfunctory manner. Phrases like "wh there''s a chance" or "wh there''s time" always fell into the category of empty promises.

    It was only during their conversation that Qin Fg realized the meal was originally supposed to be Zhao Yingying''s treatˇŞhe surmised that this deliveryman must have helped Zhao Yingying with something.

    "Yang, it''s just past three, let''s go for a stroll, it won''t interfere with you picking up your child," Zhao Yingying suggested, ncing at her wristwatch.

    "Sure, that sounds good," he responded.

    "I was actually thinking of buying a few outfits for my daughter, you and Xinyi could help me choose."

    Kindergart ded at 4:30 PM, and it was only a fifte-minute drive from Starlight City, so there was plty of time.

    "Sure, I love little girls. Sometimes, I think how great it would be to have a daughter!" Yingying said, seizing the momt to express her thoughts.

    Yang Haoughed without saying anything; this woman''s calctions were practically pping him in the face.

    Having had previous experices with wom like Li Manshu, he had be wary of them. However, he wouldn''t mind regarding them as NPCsˇŞif he could use them as a tool to farm for rewards.

    After all, Zhao Yingying was quite attractive, with a dect figure. Although she was mercary, she was at least op and honest about it.

    A woman wanting to be with a man always has her reasonsˇŞeither for money or for looks. Yang Hao, a 35-year-old man, didn''t believe he had much in the way of looks to offer, so it was understandable if someone was after his money.

    Through conversations betwe Yang Hao and Zhao Yingying, Qin Fg, the younger brother, learned another crucial piece of information: not only was this deliveryman old, poor, unemployed, and divorced, but he also had a daughter!

    He managed to max out all the negative buffs!

    Qin Fg suddly found himself somewhat ridiculous for initially thinking the man was a suitor of Sun Xinyi''s wh he bumped into him at Haido.

    If this deliveryman owned ev a single mirror, he wouldn''t have such thoughts!

    Afterpletely ruling out the possibility of the deliveryman being apetitor, Qin Fg''s mood improved greatly, and he made a concerted effort to keep the atmosphere lively throughout the shopping trip.

    However, after visiting two childr''s clothing stores, he was left somewhat speechless.

    Yang Hao, who had promised to buy clothes for his daughter, hadn''t spt a pny. In contrast, Zhao Yingying and Sun Xinyi had each bought two outfits for the deliveryman''s daughter.

    Looking at Yang Hao, Qin Fg couldn''t help but criticize in his mind: You might be poor, but isn''t it a bit embarrassing to let these beautiful wom pay for you?

    In fact, Yang Hao was somewhat helpless. He never intded to let the two wom pay, but they secretly took care of the bill.

    Yingying imed it was a gesture of apology, while Xinyi said it was a way to express her gratitude.

    Ding!

    A random task triggered: [The Wealthy''s Rpse]

    Sow a grain in spring, reap t thousand in autumn.

    Let those who invested in you willingly experice the joy of harvest!

    Task contt:

    Return Sun Xinyi, Zhao Yingying''s consumption amount a hundredfold.

    Task reward:

    Study Card*

    5x Expse Cashback Card*

    Just as Yang Hao thought of buying a few outfits for the two wom as a reciprocal gesture in the future, the system notification sound suddly rang out.

    Yang Hao had grown ustomed to the asional system notification, but his eyes still lit up wh he heard the rewards.

    The 5x Expse Cashback Card needs no exnationˇŞit was a money-making tool, and he had previously obtained a x one.

    And the "Study Card" had appeared in Wang Xueru''s quest before, but it seemed that he had no chance toplete it.

    This time, however, he did have a chance!

    The task involved a hundredfold reward for the amount spt, and Yang Hao siltly calcted in his heart: Sun Xinyi had spt a total of 536 yuan, and Zhao Yingying had spt 55 yuan.

    A hundredfold would be 53,600 yuan for one, and 55,00 yuan for the other.

    Added together, that''s less than ,000 yuan, and he still has more than 00,000 in his bank ount, so it was ough.

    The main thrill was that after this spding spree, the money would be returned fivefold; that was the real kicker.

    "Xinyi, Yingying, we''ve bought ough kids'' clothes, let''s go check out LV!"

    Qin Fg decided to show off his financial power in front of the goddess of his dreams by spding over t thousand to add some show-off items for himself. That''s right; he was nning to spd on himself.

    He oft watched certain videos, and one of the ssic quotes from them was, "Money is for showing to wom, not for spding on them."

    Qin thought this made perfect sse; treating wom to meals and such was trivial, but he preferred splurging the big bucks on himself.

    As the saying goes, if you blossom, butterflies wille naturally.

    Sshing cash on himself was how to attract the most beautiful butterflies.

    Of course, if Sun Xinyi truly fancied an item that wasn''t too expsive, he''d consider giving it to her.

    But the catch was he''d need to get something in return, at the very least hold hands. If he could steal a kiss, that would be ev more perfect.

    As for taking her directly to a hotel, he didn''t dare to dream of it; after all, he had known Xinyi for more than a day or two, and she wasn''t the type to be easily corrupted by material things.

    "Qin, you really struck it rich, daring to browse LV!" Zhao Yingying teased with augh.

    "Isn''t making money all about spding it!"

    Oozing with confidce, Qin Fg shrugged his shoulders and added, "Besides, it''s not like I''m buying LV every day. An asional splurge is bearable."

    With that, Qin Fg turned to Yang Hao, "Yang, once we''re at LV, you can''t let thedies pay again."

    "Of course."

    Yang Hao nodded, but inside he was secretly saying, "Sorry, little bro, I really didn''t n on showing off today, but the system gave too much!"

    If he spt ,000, a fivefold cashback would be 550,000.

    A profit of over 400,000ˇŞthat was too tempting to refuse!

    So, the four of them headed straight for LV.

    As they passed by Prada, Sun Xinyi casually nced at the disy window and th at the simr handbag she was carrying, feeling a peculiar sse of satisfaction.

    It was like finallynding the crush you had be daydreaming about for ages.

    Zhao Yingying also nced involuntarily at the disy window, th at the handbag her frid was carrying, full of vy.

    She nced at Yang Hao out of the corner of her eye, determined tond this wealthy dude and be the stepmother of a rich family''s princessˇŞinfinitely better than being a poor geek''s olddy.

    The LV store in Starlight City was quite sizable at nearly three hundred square meters, located in the most ctral spot on the first floor. As you ter Starlight City through the main trance of the mall, you can see the store''s logo, making this LV the gship of Starlight City.

    Unavoidably, the luxury brand big brother Herm¨¨s had declined Starlight City''s invitation, so the well-known LV became the head of the luxury brands that settled in Starlight City.

    As the store was spacious ough and had a wide range of products, Qin tirely embraced the guide giv by that youngster''s videos. Upon tering the store, he started looking at m''s wear, behaving as if he was there purely for his own satisfaction.

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying were not interested in browsing m''s clothing, so they checked out the bags first and th moved on to the jewelry section.

    LV''s jewelry isn''t their main product; brands like Cartier and Bulgari are gerally more favored by wom.

    But LV had put considerable effort into jewelry over thest two years, as the profits were substantial.

    "Hey, this bracelet looks pretty."

    Zhao Yingying paused in front of the jewelry counter, her gazending on a delicate bracelet. The LV logo was cleverly embedded in it, which would look great and showy wh worn.

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    Following her frid''s gaze, Sun Xinyi was also captivated by the bracelet.

    After all, what girl doesn''t like such ornamts?

    But seeing the price below, her eyebrows instinctively frowned.

    An 8k gold bracelet, priced at 56,500!

    It was like a daylight robbery!

    If it wer''t for the LV logo, it''d barely cost a few hundred!

    These luxury brands, they''re really not ripping off the poor!!

 Chapter 32: 32, this bootlicker breed isnt pure!

    ```

    "Miss, you have a really good eye, this is thetest model from the Exploration series."

    "There are two colors, the two of you could get a bestie set..."

    The saleswoman was very thusiastic, as both Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying had very good overall temperamt, especially Sun Xinyi, who was carrying a brand-new Prada handbag, clearly capable of affording such expses.

    "Why don''t you both try them on?"

    As she spoke, the saleswoman took out two bracelets of the same style from the disy case, one traditional gold and the other rose gold.

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    Zhao Yingying preferred traditional gold and immediately tried it on. Although she couldn''t afford it, as a saleswoman herself, she knew not to appear intimidated at that momt. She had to be confidt; after all, trying it on didn''t cost anything.

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi hesitated because after all, it was over fifty thousand, not a small sum.

    But she also knew she couldn''t show weakness at this momt or it would be embarrassing. So she picked up the rose gold bracelet. Indeed, she preferred this color over the gold; it wasn''t as osttatious and felt more ured.

    "Xinyi, how does it look?"

    Zhao Yingying shook her wrist with the bracelet on it, her face all smiles.

    "It''s pretty."

    Sun Xinyi nodded her head. Price aside, the bracelet was indeed quite nice, although it borrowed some design elemts from Cartier, it did not hinder its attractivess.

    But the problem was, price couldn''t be ignored!

    It was over fifty thousand!

    Sun Xinyi''s average monthly sry was about t thousand. In other words, she would have to save for half a year without spding on anything else to afford this bracelet.

    "Xinyi, what are you looking at?"

    At this momt, Qin Fg came over with a smile on his face, holding an LV shopping bag. He had just bought a belt, spding over five thousand.

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    "Qin, what did you buy?"

    Zhao Yingying saw the shopping bag in Qin Fg''s hand and asked somewhat surprised, as she hadn''t expected him to make a purchase so quickly after tering the store.

    "A belt, just over five thousand. I think it''s pretty good value for the money."

    Qin Fg replied with a grin and th nced at Yang Hao, who was standing to the side, hoping to see a shocked expression on the face of this delivery guy, considering the belt''s price was nearly equal to his monthly earnings.

    But to his disappointmt, Yang Hao appearedpletely unfazed, as if he hadn''t heard what Qin Fg had said at all.

    Feeling let down, he couldn''t help butin inwardly, "Old man, you''re not being cool. You were so slick with the banter during dinner, almost on par with Mr. Yu, now howe you''ve gone mute!"

    Noticing the eager gaze of this younger man, Yang Hao could guess what he was thinking and promptly yed along, "Five thousand for a belt, that''s too expsive!"

    Yang Hao quite liked this little fellow who only had a level three knack for pretse. He might show off, but he hadn''te to put anyone down, so Yang Hao decided he would humor him one more time.

    After all, he might inadverttly hurt his feelingster.

    Qin Fg didn''t expect the delivery guy to get on board so quickly and immediately showed a brilliant smile. His gaze returned to Sun Xinyi, wanting to see her reaction, but she wasn''t paying atttion to him at all; her focus was on her own wrist.

    The rose gold bracelet was delicate and exquisite, a perfect match for her slder, snow- wrist.

    "Xinyi, that bracelet really suits you!"

    Qin Fg eximed, th turned to the saleswoman and asked, "Miss, how much is this bracelet?"

    "Sir, this is thetest model from the Exploration series, and it''s currtly priced at fifty-six thousand yuan."

    The saleswoman replied with a smile.

    However, the smile on Qin Fg''s face disappeared.

    ```

    A bracelet for fifty-six thousand!

    He felt he really shouldn''t have bothered asking.

    "Qin, you''re not thinking of giving Xinyi this bracelet, are you?"

    At this momt, Zhao Yingying spoke with a smile.

    She and Qin Fg were about the same age, both at the stage where they liked to show off, and Qin Fg had be subtly pretding ever since the meal started.

    Zhao Yingying, a gold digger who studied m all day, had se through his little act long ago, but simply couldn''t be bothered to call him out on it.

    And now, Qin Fg had bought a belt for over five thousand and was pretding again, dragging his old man along to y the foil to his act. Zhao Yingying just couldn''t stand it anymore, which is why she nailed him with a precise retort.

    Inwardly, she was scoffing: What ss do you think you are, pretding in front of my old man!

    Some drive cars worth over a million and are super low-key the tire time. Look at you, aside from pretding, all you do isy the gwork for more pretding, yet you don''t ev have the capital for it.

    That''s why I say, the real big shots are always low-key, just like my Yang!

    "Uh..."

    "Of course, if Xinyi likes it."

    Qin Fg was tak aback at first, but th answered with a stiff upper lip.

    "This bracelet really suits thedy!"

    The sales associate quickly chimed in. She''d se plty of such sces. For the sake of face, there were many m willing to splurge, and she certainly wouldn''t consider the wallets of suck-ups.

    It''s your choice to be a suck-up, you deserve to boost my performance.

    After saying her piece, the sales associate looked expectantly at Qin Fg. However, this suck-up clearlycked the funds. After making eye contact with her, he immediately looked away and took out his mobile phone: "Sorry, I have to take a call."

    With those words, Qin Fg walked away with his phone towards another area.

    The sales associate couldn''t help but roll her eyes, siltlymting what a pity. This breed of suck-up wasn''t pure, as some would ev buy their goddess favored gifts on credit card installmts.

    Zhao Yingying, on the other hand, smiled and shook her head, not expecting the sales associate to scare him off with just onemt.

    Sun Xinyi th took off the bracelet and put it back in the box. Ev if Qin Fg really were to give it, she wouldn''t ept it; the gift was too expsive.

    "Miss, this bracelet really suits you..."

    The sales associate didn''t want to miss the sale and continued to persuade her.

    "We''ll keep looking."

    Zhao Yingying also took off her bracelet.

    A bracelet for fifty-six thousand, she couldn''t afford it.

    "Actually, the ring from the same collection also suits the two of you..."

    The sales associate pointed to the rtively cheaper rings and deftly put the two bracelets back into their boxes.

    Just th, arge hand suddlynded on the counter, and the sales associate looked up in confusion. Th, the man who had be inconspicuous the whole time told her, "I''ll take these two bracelets, go write up the bill."

    "Ah??"

    The sales associate was momtarily tak aback, th ecstatically said, "Alright, I''ll go right away!"

    Having worked in this store for three years, she had se her fair share of rich customers - those who''d spd hundreds of thousands without saying a word. So wh Yang Hao suddly spoke up, she was only a little surprised, before quickly realizing she had countered a wealthy buyer.

    "Yang, what are you doing??"

    Sun Xinyi waspletely bewildered upon hearing Yang Hao and the sales associate''s conversationˇŞtwo bracelets at fifty-six thousand each, and he wanted to buy both in one fell swoop.

    Zhao Yingying''s thought, however, was: If he''s buying two, could one be for me??

 Chapter 33: 33, arent you the delivery guy?

    Yang Hao nodded to Sun Xinyi with a smile, th walked straight to the cashier and swiped his card to pay with ir!

    "Sir, may I have thest few digits of your phone number to add points to your ount?"

    The sales associate asked with a beaming smile. In her eyes, this gerous spder must undoubtedly be a regr at their LV store and likely a member.

    "I don''t have a membership," Yang Hao replied indiffertly.

    "Let me get one for you th."

    The sales associate was somewhat surprised, but quickly responded with a smile.

    "Sure, that''s fine,"

    Yang Hao nodded, thinking that the membership woulde in handy in the future.

    So, with thusiasm, the sales associate helped Yang Hao sign up for a membership: "Yang, do you mind if I add you on WeChat? If you want to buy LV in the future, just contact me directly. Don''t worry, I won''t sd you ads to bother you."

    "Sure. The phone number I just gave you is also my WeChat ID."

    This sales associate was thusiastic in her service and had a good eye for clits. Yang Hao''s WeChat list certainly had room for someone like her.

    "Okay, I''ll add you now."

    Seeing that Yang Hao agreed, the sales associate''s smile grew ev brighter.

    Like her, the sales associates of luxury brands harbored a simr mtality to Zhao Yingying''s, aiming to reel in a wealthy husband as their ultimate goal.

    And Yang Hao, discreet yet gerous with his spding, was considered a prime target.

    "Yang, you and the twodies can wait in the lounge area for a momt while I go to the storeroom to get the items."

    "Xue, please take care of these three customers."

    The sales associate instructed another employee, before she hurried towards the storeroom.

    The employee named Xue th took Yang Hao and hispanions to the lounge area, where she offered them beverages and snacks with great warmth.

    A momtter, the previous sales associate returned.

    She ced two bracelets on the coffee table and said with a cheerful smile to Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying, "Ladies, please inspect the items."

    "This..."

    Sun Xinyi looked at Yang Hao with a face full of shock and conflict, knowing that Yang Hao had already paid and guessing that he intded to give the bracelets to her and Zhao Yingying.

    But wh the sales associate handed the bracelets to her, it all seemed too unreal.

    The shock was mainly because of his nonchnt demeanor in paying over a hundred and t thousand for the bracelets, as if there was no differce betwe that and spding t yuan.

    "You gave Xixi gifts. I can''t just ept that without any gesture in return," Yang Hao said lightly, while internally urging them to inspect the gifts quickly so he could settle his task reward.

    "Thank you, Yang!"

    Zhao Yingying, uncumbered by Sun Xinyi''s hesitance, thanked him with a beaming smile and th carefully examined the gold bracelet she picked up.

    "Thank you, Yang," Sun Xinyi also said thanks, th picked up the rose pink bracelet. It was impossible for her not to like it, but she felt the gift was too valuable and was reluctant to ept it.

    "Ladies, I''ve applied for two bottles of perfume for you as a gift, and I have also included some LV perfume samples."

    After Zhao Yingying and Sun Xinyi finished inspecting the items, the sales associate passed over a shopping bag with a smile, filled with two 0-milliliter bottles of perfume, and several -milliliter perfume samples.

    "Thank you."

    Zhao Yingying gratefully epted, her knowledge of luxury brands telling her that LV was notoriously stingy with giveaways.

    However, the sales associate had giv them two bottles of perfume, and considering the retail price of each was ,500, the total value of the two bottles nearly matched the belt from Qin Fg!

    Of course, the reason for such gerous gifts was first, Yang Hao''s spding had exceeded a hundred thousand, and second, the store wanted to retain a big customer like him.

    Zhao Yingying used the same approach wh selling: if she felt the customer was a big spder with pottial to make future purchases, she would give extra gifts to make a good impression.

    "Don''t mtion it," the sales associate replied politely.

    "Ladies, feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future."

    "If it''s convit for you, we can add each other on WeChat."

    The sales associate was polite, viewing Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying as pottial clits ¨C ev if they might not have the spding power themselves, the m with them, like the discreet Yang, probably did.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task [The Rewards of Wealth].

    Reward distribution in progress...

    As Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying were exchanging WeChat contacts with the sales associate, the system notification also sounded in Yang Hao''s mind.

    The next second, 565,000 in cashback rewards tered his ICBC ount.

    In his virtual system backpack, a "Study Card" was now prest.

    Yang Hao immediately checked the attributes of the Study Card: Use this card to acquire a super learning ability that allows you to remember everything you see for 4 hours!

    Remembering everything I see?

    That does seem very powerful!

    Yang Hao, who was middle-aged, had already shown signs of memory decline, and his learning ability was nowhere near what it had be in his youth. This Study Card was undoubtedly an excellt learning aid; after using it, he wouldn''t forget anything he saw within the next 4 hours.

    So long as he had ough Study Cards, he could easily make up for his insufficit knowledge reserves and cultural cultivation.

    In fact, in most industries, what it ultimatelyes down to is cultural depth, and it must be emphasized here that culture is not the same as education.

    An academic diploma is just a piece of paper, a stepping stone to opportunity.

    A high educational level can only prove that you are in a leading position on the track of exam-orited education.

    But cultural cultivation is a reflection of a person''sprehsive quality, including cultural knowledge,nguage skills, social skills, learning ability, artistic appreciation, moral education, and so forth...

    Therefore, there is a saying on the Inte: College filters out the academically challged but fails to filter out the morally bankrupt.

    And if used correctly, the Study Cards can improve Yang Hao''s cultural cultivation, which is very important for a wealthy man.

    Those nouveau riches with low cultural attainmts can only ever be nouveau riches; they won''t go far.

    The sales associate warmly saw the three of them out of the LV store.

    Meanwhile, Qin Fg was still outside the store, pretding to be on the phone. Seeing theme out, he grunted into the phone and th ded his "call".

    "Xinyi, I''m so sorry, there was a customer dispute with an instructor in the store, and as the head of personal training, they insisted that I handle it..."

    Qin Fg said with a look of regret and th his gaze fell on the LV shopping bags in the hands of Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying.

    The shopping bags held by the two wom were small; they likely contained essories, perfumes, or the like.

    "Xinyi, Yingying, what did you buy?"

    Having used the phone call ruse to run off earlier, Qin Fg had also tried to peek into the store but couldn''t see anything clearly; he didn''t know that Yang Hao had bought two bracelets.

    "It''s the bracelets we tried on!"

    Zhao Yingying replied proudly and added, "Yang bought them for us, saying it was a thank you for buying clothes for Xixi with me and Xinyi!"

    Upon hearing this, Qin Fg was instantly dumbfounded, his gaze turning to Yang Hao, filled with shock.

    No, ar''t you just a fucking delivery guy?

    And now you''ve bought two bracelets worth over fifty thousand each??

    What kind of international joke is this!

    "Yang, Yingying is joking with me, right?"

    Qin Fg asked, unable to believe what Zhao Yingying had said.

    "What do you think?" Yang replied with a smile.

    "I think... she is messing with me..." said Qin Fg.

    Yang Hao simply smiled and didn''t continue the topic, but lightly patted the younger brother''s shoulder, "It''s gettingte, I need to pick up my daughter from school, see youter."

    "Xinyi, Yingying, do you want to continue shopping, or shall I take you back?" Yang Hao turned to ask Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying.

    "No more shopping, we''ll catch a ride with you back!"

    Zhao Yingying replied immediately; she wanted to spd more time with her "old man", ev if it was just for t minutes.

    Sun Xinyi nodded as well; the experice had be too surreal and she needed to digest it.

    "My car is also in the underg parking lot, let''s go together."

    Since Yang Hao didn''t directly answer his question, Qin Fg took it for granted that Zhao Yingying had be joking.

    After all, two bracelets cost ,000, and Yang Hao absolutely didn''t seem like someone who could shell out that kind of money!

    Especially the reason Zhao Yingying gave was bullshit, iming that Yang Hao gave the bracelets as a return gift, but the childr''s clothes bought by Sun Xinyi and Zhao Yingying totaled only a a thousand yuan. It might be usible if he bought two bottles of perfume as a return gift.

    The group took the elevator to the underg parking lot, and Qin Fg took the initiative to say, "Xinyi, Yingying, let me take you back."

    "That way Yang won''t have to waste his time picking up his child."

    Whilst speaking, the show-off little brother pulled out a car key with four rings from his pocket and gtly pressed the unlock button; right away, the headlights of an Audi A4L not far away flickered twice.

    Qin Fg''s Audi A4L was a 03 model that he had bought for eighty thousand yuan. It was a fourth-hand car, but usually ough to bluff some people who recognized the brand but didn''t understand cars, after all, four rings did have some prestige in the eyes of ordinary people.

    "No, it''s fine, we''ll go with Yang,"

    Zhao Yingying decisively refused. With a million-dor luxury car at her disposal, why would she ride in an Audi passed through eight hands? What was he thinking!

    "Okay th, Yang, where is your car parked?"

    While asking, Qin Fg''s gaze inadverttly swept over the parking lot, th he saw a BYD Tang parked not far away with its domineering appearance. His pupils shrank slightly, and he couldn''t help eximing, "Holy shit, someone actually bought this car!"

    "Spding over a million on BYD, his brain must be fucking deranged!!"

 Chapter 34: 34, Goose goose goose, iron pot stews big goose!

    ```

    "Qin, you can''t say that, it''s 04 now, the Qing Dynasty has be gone for over a hundred years, we people from Hua Country should have more confidce!"

    Yang Hao patted Qin Fg on the shoulder; this younger brother was not old but his thoughts were somewhat out of step with the times.

    The era wh the moon in foreignnds was considered er had long passed, the overall improvemt in the national quality and the advt of short video era had shattered the filter curated by public intellectuals and dissidts for years that foreignnds were paradise.

    Ev though foreign countries are still leading in many fields, we should not underestimate ourselves or dy our progress and strgth.

    "Yang, you might not recognize that car, it''s BYD''s Looking Up U8, costing over . million yuan on the road!"

    "Although domestic cars have be getting better over the years, a BYD that costs over a million is really outrageous, and the problem is that people are actually buying it!"

    "This is just pure foolishness..."

    Beep!

    As Qin Fg was in the full swing of his rant, Yang Hao siltly took out a car key.

    The next second, the matrix headlights of the Looking Up U8 shed.

    "You..."

    "What???"

    Qin Fg waspletely dumbstruck, staring at Yang Hao, his eyes filled with shock.

    "I am that very fool you were talking about!"

    Yang Haoughed, th waved his hand at Qin Fg, "Qin, see youter."

    Having said that, he walked straight to the Looking Up U8, oped the car door, and sat in the driver''s seat.

    "Qin, you''re too impetuous, you should learn to be more low-key like Brother Yang in the future."

    Zhao Yingying took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire, th she and Sun Xinyi got into the back seat of the Looking Up U8.

    Qin Fg stood there stunned for quite a while before he came back to his sses.

    Turns out, he had be unting his sse of superiority all afternoon in front of a big shot who drove a Looking Up U8!

    Thinking about all the things he did, he felt so embarrassed he wished he could find a crack in the g to crawl into.

    He had be mocking people for being fools for spding over a million on a BYD.

    But undiably, such people really have money, because for them buying a Looking Up U8 for over a million is likely just as a fancy toy.

    Looking at it this way, the story of Brother Yang buying two bracelets all at once must also be true!

    MD!

    To think he''s filthy rich but ims to be a delivery guy!

    Do you deliver takeouts in a Looking Up U8??

    Qin Fg ranted inwardly.

    He had walked on eggshells, trying to be overly cautious all afternoon, just to create the effect of stealthy boasting.

    In the d, the person he used as a backdrop turned out to be the real king of boasting!

    At the gate of Belle Kindergart.

    As soon as Yang Hao arrived, Zhang Guilin grabbed him and started asking about the matchmaking.

    "Yang, how''s it going with my niece?"

    "We met today, it''s not a good match," Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders.

    "It must be Yingying acting up again!"

    Zhang Guilin frowned andined, "That girl is not practical at all, dreaming all day of finding some rich man!"

    "But rich m are not fools, she''s already 7, they would prefer to find a young woman in her early twties!"

    Zhang Guilin saw things clearly, and her words were true; rich m naturally prefer young and beautiful wom.

    In fact, not just rich m, all m like young and beautiful wom.

    It''s just that for most ordinary m, young and beautiful wom are scarce resources, something they can only watch in short videos.

    While Zhang Guilin wasining, the kindergart had also let out.

    Soon, Xixi came out with her little frids, led by a teacher from the ssroom.

    "Daddy, Daddy~"

    Xixi waved her hands and called out joyfully.

    Jiang Yuqi also saw Yang Hao, nodded at him, th signaled to Xixi that she could go.

    The little girl immediately ran to her dad''s side.

    Yang Hao bt down to pick up his precious daughter, and as he walked towards the Looking Up U8 parked by the roadside, he asked, "Did you have fun at kindergart today?"

    "Fun, yeah!"

    "So what did you learn?"

    "Mrs. Qiqi taught us to recite poetry."

    "Which poem?"

    ```

    Yang Hao asked curiously.

    Xixi blinked her big eyes, seriously pondered for a while, and th recited in her baby voice, "Goose, goose, goose..."

    "Goose, goose, goose..."

    Xixi kept repeating the first three words, obviously having forgott the rest of the poem.

    The corners of Yang Hao''s mouth twitched slightly, as he felt his beloved daughter really had no talt for learning, a trait that seemed to have be inherited from him.

    "Whates after ''Goose, goose, goose''?"

    Yang Hao pressed, trying to put a little pressure on the little girl.

    "Goose, goose, goose..."

    Xixi''s big eyes swirled a, giving the impression that her CPU was about to burst into mes.

    Suddly, her eyes lit up, and she said loudly, "Goose, goose, goose, stew the goose in an iron pot, pluck the feathers and boil the water, scallions and oil first into the pot."

    "Daddy, this is the ancit poem Mrs. Qiqi taught us!"

    Xixi pursed her lips, with an expression that screamed ''Daddy, please praise me.''

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, had a face full of ck lines, not knowing whether tough or cry.

    Goose, goose, goose, stew the goose in an iron pot...

    Ancit poem??

    He wondered which mischievous kid had modified it!

    Luo Binwang must be turning in his grave.

    Yet, magically, after hearing Xixi''s version of "Ode to the Goose," Yang Hao found himself momtarily forgetting the original...

    "Xixi, are you sure Mrs. Qiqi taught you this poem?"

    Yang Hao asked somewhat speechlessly.

    "Yes!"

    Xixi nodded her head vigorously.

    Yang Hao sighed and said, "Th list to Daddy''s poem: Goose, goose, goose, bt neck towards the sky singing,  feathers float on the gre water, red webbed feet push the clear waves."

    "Oh, Mrs. Qiqi did teach us this one!"

    After Yang Hao recited the real "Ode to the Goose," Xixi''s little face suddly showed a dawning realization.

    "So whom did you learn that other poem from?"

    "Pg Haoxuan."

    Xixi thought for a while, th named another kid.

    "Spd less time learning from him," Yang Hao advised.

    "Ok, got it!"

    Xixi nodded cheerily and th suddly changed the subject, "I wonder if my auntie will make something delicious for me today!"

    "I really love auntie''s cooking!"

    Yang Hao, a bit helplessly, patted the little girl''s forehead and exined, "Xixi, auntie has to work, so she doesn''t have time to cook for us every day!"

    "Can we ask auntie not to work, like Mommy used to?"

    Xixi blinked her big eyes and said.

    "You''ll have to ask auntie about that."

    Yang Hao replied with a chuckle.

    "Th I''ll ask auntie now, Daddy, ld me your phone." Xixi had a strong initiative and immediately wanted to talk to her aunt.

    Yang Hao hesitated for a momt but still took out his phone and handed it to the little girl.

    Xixi expertly found her aunt on WeChat, th directly st a voice call request.

    "Brother-inw, do you need something?" the voice came through, and it was Li Manni.

    "Auntie, it''s me!"

    Xixi took over the call delightedly and wt straight to the point, "Auntie, can you not go to work?"

    "Nope, auntie has to work to support herself!"

    Li Manni responded.

    "Oh..."

    Xixi sounded a bit disappointed, but th her bright eyes shone again, "Auntie, I thought of a way for you not to work!"

    "What way?" Li Manni asked with interest.

    "Let Daddy support you..."

    Xixi answered earnestly and th looked at her dad, who was holding her, as if seeking his opinion on the matter.

 Chapter 35: 35, thank you, Yang!

    Although it was the inne of a child''s words, Li Manni was clearly at a loss as to how to respond.

    Yang Hao held his forehead with one hand and quickly took back the phone to change the subject, "Manni, you hav''t gott off work yet, have you?"

    "Yeah, I''m still on the road for an interview. I guess it''s going to be veryte today," Li Manni replied.

    "If it''s toote and you can''t make it back to the dorm, juste over to my ce. Call me if you need a ride," Yang Hao offered warmly.

    "Hmm, I know."

    "Auntie, I''ll wait for you at home."

    Xixi chimed in at this momt.

    "Xixi, be a good girl and list to Daddy. Remember to review the English that Auntie taught you. Auntie is going to quiz you..."

    "Oh, goodbye Auntie."

    Xixi quickly stretched out her index finger and tapped the red button on the phone scre.

    As the voice call ded, Xixi let out a sigh of relief.

    Yang Hao rolled his eyes, saying that daughters were oft more like their fathers. He couldn''tmt on other aspects, but Xixi definitely inherited his strong ges wh it came to studying.

    Yang Hao had always be quick-witted since childhood, but he would get sleepy as soon as he hit the books. During his school years, he spt almost no ergy on studying and always ranked in the lower-middle in ss. It wasn''t until his mother forced him to study during sior year of high school that his grades improved, and he ded up getting into a second-tier university.

    Yang Hao felt that his precious daughter was most likely not destined to follow the path of academia. However, unlike himself, the little girl was fortunate. At the age of five, her father activated a system, and her life was destined to be filled with dless glory and wealth...

    At the same time.

    In the rtal apartmt in Wangjiang Neighborhood.

    Zhao Yingying, wearing the LV bracelet that Yang Hao had giv her, excitedly took photos from various angles.

    "Xinyi, let''s take another selfie together, the BFF kind!"

    Sun Xinyi, too, was wearing a bracelet and had tak a few shots. She was thinking about whether to post them on her social circle.

    This was the first time she owned such expsive jewelry, and it was from luxury brands like LV. What she didn''t realize was that her vanity was quickly taking root.

    Previously, Sun Xinyi had be indiffert to luxuries. Firstly, because she wasn''t interested, and secondly, because she felt that such things were far removed from her life.

    But now things were differt. She owned a Prada handbag and an LV bracelet. Wh you don''t possess such items, you won''t feel that having them really means anything. However, once you truly do, an inexplicable sse of superiority grows within you, changing your views on consumption and the world.

    So one way to ruin a person is to expose them to the finer things in life, let them live a life they didn''t dare to dream of, and th suddly strip it all away.

    The psychological impact and desct from that high is unimaginable, leaving many people''s worldviewspletely shattered and their behaviors radically changed, turning once well-mannered and ssible childr into reckless and capricious individuals.

    Sun Xinyi did not yet realize that her mtality had already changed.

    Following Zhao Yingying''s suggestion, they took a few more selfie pictures, with the focus, of course, being the bracelets on their wrists rather than the two of them.

    After taking the pictures, Zhao Yingying did some beauty retouching, and th directly posted a nine-square grid on her social circle, with a caption: BFF style, thanks to Big Brother Yang ???????

    The  was followed by an extremely affectionate emoji and made a direct referce to the source of the bracelet: Big Brother Yang.

    Only girls understand what it means to mtion a man''s name in their social circle.

    It should be noted that Zhao Yingying''s pond was stocked with "fish," and these fish asionally gave her gifts, which she would post on her social circle, but she never mtioned their names.

    This time, however, she publicly disclosed the idtity of the gift-giver and didn''t ev bother to hide this from the people in her pond, showing she was determined, ev if it blew up the pond.

    After this post wt live, her fellow salesgirl frids were naturally vious. In addition to liking the post, several of them st her Kuaiyin messages.

    "Yingying, congrats onnding ashore!"

    "Wow, you caught a big fish this time!"

    "Yingying, that bracelet must cost ts of thousands, right?"

    "Yingying sis, wh you''re living the high life, don''t forget us!"

    Reading the Kuaiyin messages from her frids, Zhao Yingying''s lips curved into an involuntary smile, her face beaming with pride.

    After seeing her best frid''s social circle post, Sun Xinyi first hit the like button and th posted one herself. However, she only shared three photos, not creating a nine-square grid as herst act of defiance.

    The copy for Sun Xinyi''s post was simple: Such a beautiful bracelet, thanks to Brother Yang (????)???!

    The  was followed by an excited emot.

    Ding ding...

    Not long after posting to her social media, Sun Xinyi''s messages started buzzing nonstopˇŞtwo of her college roommates had st her messages.

    Xu Ting: "Xinyi, you''ve be dating behind my back, hurry up and tell me what kind of conditions he has."

    Zhao Lulu: "Xinyi, your boyfrid is way too gerous, a LV bracelet!!"

    At the same time, several moremts appeared beath her social media post.

    [Sis, you''re not in a rtionship now, are you?]

    [Who''s this Yang guy??]

    [Heartbrok, my goddess has a boyfrid!]

    [Damn, a bracelet that''s over 50,000, poverty has limited my imagination!]

    [...]

    Sun Xinyi had only hidd her parts and rtives from this particr social media post; everyone else could see it.

    Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Zhou Ling, who was idly sitting at the front desk, suddly eximed, "Lili, quick, look at Sun Xinyi''s social media."

    "What happed?"

    Yu Lili was scrolling through Kuaiyin and actually had some news to share with Zhou Ling too. She found an interesting Kuaiyin post: a gorgeous woman with a great figure sitting on the back seat of an electric scooter, with the caption: "I smoked a whole pack of cigarettes in the BMW and still couldn''t figure out where I wt wrong?"

    The video''s angle wasn''t the best; one could only see the side profile of the rider and the long-legged beauty, but Yu Lili still felt these two looked way too familiarˇŞit was definitely Yang Hao and Sun Xinyi!

    However, Zhou Ling''s reaction was so intse that she exited Kuaiyin and oped WeChat, where she saw Sun Xinyi''s social media update from a few minutes ago.

    "This..."

    "A LV bracelet??"

    Yu Lili''s face was a picture of shock, her eyes widing considerably.

    "It''s from Yang, this bracelet is definitely not cheap, probably a t or twty thousand!" Zhou Ling said.

    "It should be, but LV jewelry isn''t exactly best-selling..."

    Regaining herposure, Yu Lili spoke with a hint of sourness in her voice. First, it was a Prada handbag, and now a LV bracelet; she just wanted to smack herself hard for having pushed such a god of wealth onto Sun Xinyi that day.

    "What are you talking about?"

    Just th, Mg Yuyu, who had just finished a personal training session with a male member, came over with her insted mug. She was originally going to the rest room to get some water wh she saw the two of them gossiping and naturally grew curious.

    "Yuyu, you''ve arrived just in time, how much do you think this bracelet is?"

    Zhou Lingrged one of the photos and showed it to Mg Yuyu.

    "This is LV''s new model, I think it''s over 50,000!"

    "Who''s this rich guy?"

    Mg Yuyu, the tea ceremony master, was very knowledgeable about luxury goods, and would also visit stores wh she had the time. She happed to remember this particr bracelet.

    "Over 50,000??"

    Zhou Ling and Yu Lili exchanged nces, both mouths agape in astonishmtˇŞthey had thought it would only be a t or twty thousand.

    "Although LV jewelry isn''t as popr as Cartier or Bulgari, it''s still a top-tier luxury brand, so over 50,000 is quite normal!"

    Mg Yuyu said cheerfully, th asked again, "Lingling, do you have any more rich frids like this?"

    "It''s Sun Xinyi''s social media update!"

    Zhou Ling exited the photorgemt mode, and Sun Xinyi''s social media post appeared on her phone scre.

    After Mg Yuyu saw it, she waspletely shocked.

    "Yang again, it was Yang who gave it!"

    "Lili, you''ve misled me!!"

    Mg Yuyu let out a long sigh, she had worked at the Bolli Fitness Cter for a year and a half and had met some wealthy people, but she had never se anyone asvish as this Yang guy.

    In just a few days, the amount he spt on Sun Xinyi had already exceeded one hundred thousand!

    She couldn''t ev imagine what kind of fairy tale life it would be to have such a boyfrid!!

 Chapter 36: 36, The Prestige of the Wealthy

    Yu Lili was both vious and jealous.

    If she had known Yang was such a rich tycoon, she would have made her move herself.

    After fishing for a wealthy husband for so long, she ded up pushing the gold catch into someone else''s arms; it was no longer about regretting until her guts turned gre, but ck with regret!

    It felt like you gave someone a set of lottery numbers that were bound to win the jackpot, and th they bought the ticket, but you didn''t!

    This is damn frustrating!

    "This bracelet looks better and better the more you look at it, I really love it!"

    "If only someone would gift me one..."

    At that momt, Zhou Ling''s eyes were sparkling with longing as she sighed.

    If someone gave me one, I''d truly be willing to give up being single," said Mg Yuyu half-jokingly and half-seriously.

    "Yuyu, am I hearing this right? What is it that you want?"

    Just th, a male member who had just finished a private lesson with Mg Yuyu walked over. This guy, aiming to please Mg Yuyu, had purchased a package of thirty private sessions with her. The result was only asional physical contact during the lessons, with no chance to get any closer.

    So wh he came out of the elevator and heard Mg Yuyu say she''d d her single status for a certain gift, this promint catch from Mg Yuyu''s pond was quite excited.

    "Xu, are you going to give it to me?"

    Mg Yuyu looked at him, smiling coyly.

    "As long as you like it, of course, I''ll gift it to you"

    This Xu, with a wave of his hand, was very gerous.

    "Alright, it''s this bracelet th."

    Mg Yuyu took Zhou Ling''s phone and showed him the LV bracelet from Sun Xinyi''s social media feed.

    Xu caught sight of the cleverly embedded LV logo on the bracelet and his demeanor faltered a bit, but he kept a tough front: "It''s just a bracelet, right? I''ll get it for you."

    "Xu, ar''t you going to ask about the price of this bracelet?"

    Yu Lili, who had be quite familiar with him because he was always fawning over Mg Yuyu, spoke up promptly.

    "As long as Yuyu likes it."

    Xu acted as if money was no object, but still casually asked, "How much is it?"

    "Just over fifty thousand. For Xu, that''s naturally just pocket change,"

    Mg Yuyu chimed in with a smile, pushing him into a corner.

    However, upon hearing the price, Xu''s smile twitched. He had thought it would be just t or twty thousand, which he could have grudgingly managed to buy, but over fifty thousand was way beyond his expectations.

    "Well, an LV bracelet is worth the price!"

    After a momt''s hesitation, Xu nodded and th waved at Mg Yuyu: "Yuyu, I''ve got to go, we''ll chat on WeChat."

    With that, he quickly left the fitness cter.

    Mg Yuyu shook her head gtly. She knew Xu''s financial situation well and understood he couldn''t afford it, but she had still egged him on, hoping he might just be impulsive ough.

    But the truth is, if it were a one or two thousand yuan item, an impulsive person might just swipe their credit card and buy it. Over fifty thousand, though, was not a matter of impulsivess!

    "That Xu sure can pretd, iming he''d gift whatever Yuyu liked."

    "But as soon as he heard the price, he didn''t dare to bring it up again!"

    Yu Lili scoffed with derision.

    "It''s mainly because it''s too expsive, this little bracelet for over fifty thousand is outrageous!" Zhou Ling eximed, and th added: "And I wonder what exactly Yang does for a living; he''s spt over a hundred thousand on Xinyi in just a few days!"

    "By the way, Lingling, Yuyu, you guys have to see this Kuaiyin!"

    Yu Lili recalled the Kuaiyin video she hade across earlier and asked the two to watch it together.

    "Isn''t that Sun Xinyi and Yang?"

    "That''s right, it''s them!"

    Zhou Ling and Mg Yuyu also recognized the two people in the video as Sun Xinyi and Yang Hao.

    "This Kuaiyin video actually has over three hundred thousand likes, and there are more than sevty thousandmts," Zhou Ling remarked as she looked at the data, letting out a sigh.

    "Yang is incredibly low-profile, he''s ev riding an electric scooter..." Mg Yuyu found it unbelievable.

    "It''s precisely because he was so low-profile that I misjudged him the first time he came to our shop!" Yu Lili said with a face full of regret.

    At this momt, Mg Yuyu''s brain was quickly spinning, and th she thought of an opportunity to strike up a conversation with Yang Hao. Carrying a thermos, she wt into the rest room but did not hurry to get water. Instead, she found the video Yu Lili hade across on Kuaiyin, downloaded it, and forwarded it to Yang Hao.

    This tea artist, who had more than six levels of expertise, had added Yang Hao on Weixun just yesterday, but she didn''t act rashly because being too forward could make a man feel she was cheap. Ev though she had resolved to take the initiative, she needed to wait for the right momt.

    And now, the momt had arrived. After sding the video, she st Yang a message: "Yang, the people in the video are you and Xinyi, right? You seem to have be inte celebrities!"

    Yang Hao received the Weixun message just as he had dropped Xixi off at the art studio. Many parts of childr Xixi''s age were already rolling their kids in various extracurricr sses, and since Xixi was particrly interested in painting, Yang Hao had rolled her in a painting ss. It was held twice a week at fifty yuan per session, which wasn''t too expsive.

    The painting ss was sixty minutes long, and for the momt, Yang Hao was sitting in the parts'' rest room of the tutorial cter, He oped the video Mg Yuyu had st and naturally recognized that it was him and Sun Xinyi in the video.

    Who''s got such idle time!

    Take the video if you must, but why post it online!

    After watching the video, Yang Hao couldn''t help but siltly mock it in his mind.

    Th, Mg Yuyu st another Weixun message: "Yang, the video has over three hundred thousand likes already. You can go check it out on Kuaiyin."

    After sding this message, Mg Yuyu thoughtfully st a link to the original video as well.

    Yang Hao copied the link, th curiously oped Kuaiyin.

    The caption for the video was: "I sat in a BMW and smoked a pack of cigarettes, but still couldn''t figure out where I wt wrong?"

    This short video of just over t seconds had already racked up 360,000 likes and more than 70,000mts,

    ["Not to mtion anything else, but those long legs alone should be in the passger seat of a Porsche."]

    ["Girls like this are really rare these days; I hope thisdy wins."]

    ["We''re both riding electric scooters, but I can''t ev find a girlfrid."]

    ["Damn, I drive a Mercedes and I still don''t get it!!"]

    ["No face, nomt, for all we know, it could be an ugly bastard!"]

    ["Are you tricking me into buying an electric scooter again????"]

    ["Envious of the big brother, definitely a legd in ying legs..."]

    Just as Yang Hao was browsing through themts with interest, the system notification sound once again echoed in his mind.

    Ding!

    Trigger task: "The Tycoon''s Prestige"

    As a tycoon, you can''t be an unknown pawn; you must have a huge social influce and continuously hance your reputation in society.

    Task contt: Register and run your own Kuaiyin ount to umte reputation.

    (Note: Tycoons ar''t inte celebrities; you can''t show your face on social media and cannot profit from it either.)

    Task reward:

    . Every new follower counts as two reputation points, rewards two yuan.

    . Every like on your work counts as one reputation point, rewards one yuan.

    3. Wh the reputation value reaches 50 million, increase the main task by %.

 Chapter 37: 37, the range hood at home seems to be broken again.

    Wh Yang Hao saw the contt of the mission, he was actually uninterested. A man on his way to bing a rich man, ying with short videos? But the momt he saw the rewards for the mission, his mind promptly changed.

    Ev millionaires are human, with a desire to share. asionally sharing bits of his life couldn''t be that bad.

    Yang Hao naturally had a Kuaiyin ount, but it was for running Yang''s Hotpot Restaurant, with a following of over two thousand fans.

    However, the system intded for him to register a new Kuaiyin ount, so he directly canceled his old one and created a new one named "Mr. Yang Losing Weight."

    Since he had be dieting rectly, Yang Hao had searched for keywords like weight loss recipes and methods on Kuaiyin, so he oft came across videos by weight loss bloggers, and some of them had quite a following. Therefore, he decided to start by sharing his own weight loss journey just to test the waters.

    No sooner said than done, Yang Hao had tak some photos while training with Sun Xinyi over the past few days. He had intded to documt his weight loss, but now they were put to good use. He selected a few photos that didn''t show his face and posted his first piece with the caption, "Third day with the coach on my weight loss journey."

    He th filled in all sorts of hashtags like #weightloss, #slimming, #fitness. Rumor had it that this was supposed to help increase visibility.

    As expected, the piece made hardly a ssh upon posting.

    Yang Hao pondered for a momt, th invested three hundred yuan in advertising. He had done this before wh he was managing the Yang''s Hotpot Restaurant ount, and it had had some effect.

    Sure ough, half an hour after he injected the promotional funds, his work began to umte traffic.

    Soon he had garnered over a doz likes and severalmts.

    "Big brother, are you really there for weight loss? I''m too embarrassed to point it out."

    "Shoot more of the fitness coach. Love to see."

    "If the next post doesn''t feature the fitness coach, I''m unfollowing."

    "Which Bolli Fitness Cter is that? I want to go work out there too."

    "With a coach like that, how could you not lose weight?"

    Seeing themts section, Yang Hao was somewhat speechless.

    Damn, I''m supposed to be the weight loss blogger here, but all I''ve attracted are lecherous spectators!

    Yang Hao''s piece featured five photos in total. Among them was one that captured Sun Xinyi''s silhouette doing aerobics. Her slder waist and lithe figure slightly revealed, skin so fair and smooth, with sweat droplets that looked crystal clear. The yoga pants she wore showcased a perky backside and outlined long, straight legs...

    Just seeing that figure without the face was ough to stir wild thoughts!

    However, the fewmts made Yang Hao realize the secret to garnering traffic, and he suddly understood those borderline broadcasters.

    A little tease here and there, it really did attract traffic.

    But posting photos of Sun Xinyi in a video inevitably meant he had to inform the person in question. So, he st his piece to Sun Xinyi and shared his idea of documting his weight loss journey on Kuaiyin.

    Sun Xinyi was unfazed by her appearance in Yang Hao''s video; after all, she frequtly featured on the Bolli Fitness Cter''s Kuaiyin ount.

    She also had her own Kuaiyin ount named "Fitness Girl Xinyi," with over five thousand fans.

    For a fitness coach like her, sessfully running a Kuaiyin ount could be hugely beficial, and she could ev switch careers to be an inte celebrity.

    But the path of a female fitness coach was fiercelypetitive. Many borderline female broadcasters took this route, and Sun Xinyi''s videos were mostly standard fare.

    Those broadcasters would go all out with their seductivess and,bined with the powerful beautifying filters, a woman of average, real-life looks could transform into a beauty of over nine points, leaving the video-scouring spectators utterly mesmerized.

    Ev though Sun Xinyi was exceptionally qualified, she had no edge online because those broadcasters had assets like papayas and legs for days. In the world of technology, a little spud could turn into a stunning leggy beauty.

    By the time Xixi''s ss ded, Yang Hao''s post had a total of  likes, and he himself gained 4 new fans.

    ording to the system''s reward rules, 4 fans were worth 8 yuan,  likes were worth  yuan, adding up to 50 yuan. He was currtly at a 50 yuan loss!

    Yang Hao felt like the numbers were mocking him. This mission released by the system was supposed to be a money-making opportunity, yet he ded up losing money.

    Luckily, it was only temporary. The promotional effectsted 4 hours, so he should gain some more data afterwards.

    "Daddy, I''m hungry,"

    said Xixi as she stepped out of her tutoring ss, looking at the snack cart by the road.

    "Those things are not healthy. Daddy will go home and make you something delicious,"

    The snack cart by the road sold deep-fried skewers and teppanyaki squid. Yang Hao, who had be in the catering business for over a decade, knew all the tricks. The oil used by these street vdors for frying skewers was oft gutter oil, while the squid they used for teppanyaki was mostly soaked in lye.

    Of course, there were some conscitious vdors who used good oil and fresh squid, but that would significantly increase the cost, and Yang Hao didn''t dare gamble on their conscice.

    Actually, it didn''t really matter if adults ate these things asionally, but Yang Hao dare not let Xixi try these feats of "scice and durance."

    "But the squid smells so deliciousˇ­"

    Hearing the sizzling soundsing from the teppanyaki grill, Xixi, the little foodie, couldn''t help but swallow her saliva.

    "How about this, Daddy will go home and make you teppanyaki squid!"

    Yang Hao carried Xixi in his arms, quickly passing by the snack cart, and th stuffed her into the back seat of the Geely U8.

    Afterwards, he wt to a nearby market, bought two squids, and skillfully prepared and marinated them back home, th cooked them in a frying pan.

    "Wow, it smells so good!"

    "Daddy, you''re amazing!"

    Yang Hao ced the cooked squid on the dining table, and Xixi immediately cheered with shining eyes. Th, she eagerly stuffed a big piece of squid into her mouth.

    "Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you,"

    said Yang Hao, affectionately patting his little princess''s head.

    "Mmm-hmm,"

    Xixi nodded her head like a pecking chick, chewing with puffed cheeks that made her look like a little hamster storing up food.

    Aunt-like smiles appeared on Yang Hao''s face; perhaps only fathers with daughters knew this feeling.

    Nine o''clock at night.

    Holiday International.

    After putting her daughter to bed, Wang Xueru walked into the bathroom to take a shower, but as she showered, she remembered everything that had happed here at noon.

    That Yang was tall and powerful, casuallysting over twty minutes, while Sh Mingshan had told her that m of his age could onlyst at most five minutes, but in reality, hested only two or three.

    She wondered which woman would have to dure those two or three minutes tonightˇ­

    Sh Mingshan said he wouldn''t be home tonight because he had social obligations, which naturally meant he was sleeping with another woman.

    Thinking of this, she couldn''t help but recall the tall figure again, savoring the delightful momts from noon.

    She squinted her eyes gtly, letting the water flow over her body, her face full of pleasureˇ­

    However, reminiscing alone ultimately felt like scratching an itch through a boot, and a bold idea suddly emerged in her mind.

    Sh Mingshan was not at home, so, could she perhaps invite Yang over?

    Once this thought took root in her mind, she could not shake it off.

    After showering, she tossed and turned in bed unable to fall asleep. Evtually, as if possessed, she picked up her phone and st Yang Hao a message via WeChat: It seems the range hood at home is brok again.

 Chapter 38: 38, Keeping the appointment!

    In the rtal.

    Xixi had already fall asleep.

    Yang Hao was flipping through the Kuaiyin post he had published, which currtly had 65 likes and his ount gained 0 new followers.

    The video''s views had almost stopped increasing, which meant that the traffic brought in from spding three hundred yuan had likely run out!

    Earnings of 5 yuan, a loss of 95 yuan!

    The first attempt at promoting his work had failed.

    However, it wasn''t tirely without gains; Yang Hao decided to list to those listers'' suggestions, and next time he filmed material, he would try to include more of Sun Xinyi or other female instructors with good figures.

    Right, he should also film more of that person called Mg Yuyu; the viewers would probably like to see her.

    With that thought, he oped Weixun. In the afternoon, Mg Yuyu had shared a video with him of her and Sun Xinyi being secretly filmed, and at that time, he was so grossed in watching the video that he triggered the mission and did not reply to her, which was somewhat impolite.

    So, several hours after she st the message, Yang Hao replied, "I''ve be busy, thanks for sharing."

    At this momt, Mg Yuyu, who was holding her phone and chatting with three "lick-dogs" simultaneously, knew that these admirers asionally needed to be fed to keep them ke.

    So wh Yang Hao''s message came through, she saw it immediately.

    Mg Yuyu was in a great mood; she had thought that this Brother Yang would continue to be aloof.

    However, she didn''t reply to the message right away, as that would seem too cheap. Instead, she quietly pondered what she should respond with.

    On the other side, after replying to Mg Yuyu on Weixun, Yang Hao suddly received a message from Wang Xueru: It seems like the range hood at home is brok again.

    Looking at the message from the beautiful young woman, Yang Hao was first tak aback, th he realized.

    Is that your range hood that''s brok?

    Or is it that your drain needs to be unclogged!

    However, Wang Xueru sding such a message at this time was actually a perfect opportunity for Yang Hao toplete his mission.

    Wang Xueru''s first mission after she logged in was [Sweet Night], with rewards of a Study Card* and Attribute Points*.

    Yang Hao was very interested in Attribute Points. However, due to Sh Mingshan''s presce, he felt there was no chance for the mission, never expecting that Wang Xueru would actually initiate a Weixun message.

    Ding!

    Just as Yang Hao was considering how to go to the appointmt, the other party retracted the message.

    This made Yang Haough; clearly, the beautiful young woman was extremely conflicted internally.

    "I saw it," Yang replied.

    At this momt, Wang Xueru felt her tire body heat up wh she saw Yang Hao''s reply. She regretted sding the message after having be together twice at noon, and th giving such a hint in the eving. What would he think of her?

    So, after sding the message for about t seconds, she hurriedly retracted it, thinking that Yang Hao probably hadn''t se it.

    But he replied instantly, and his simple "I saw it" seemed to strip her naked...

    Havinge this far, Wang Xueru bit her lip and replied: He''s out messing a, not at home.

    Yang Hao''s eyes slightly narrowed as he received the message, a surge of heat rising in his lower abdom. Any normal man would find it hard to stay calm after receiving such a message, especially wh the other party had a buff on her!

    He turned his head to look at Xixi, who was sound asleep on the bed, and found himself struggling.

    In fact, based on his understanding of Xixi, the girl would sleep until morning. As long as he got back early, it should be fine.

    But what if!

    What if Xixi woke up in the middle of the night and couldn''t find her daddy; what if she was scared?

    What if Xixi had an idt by herself at home?

    Forget it, his precious daughter is more important!

    For someone like Yang Hao, a doting father to his daughter, making this kind of decision wasn''t hard.

    Just as he was about to reply to Wang Xueru, he unexpectedly received a WeChat message from Li Manni: "Brother-inw, I''ve just finished an interview task and can''t return to my school dorm. I''ll have to stay over at your ce."

    Seeing the message, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh. It was like dozing off and being offered a pillow.

    He immediately replied, "Where are you now? It''s sote, let mee pick you up."

    "No need, I''m quite close to your house, I''ll just take a taxi," Li Manni responded.

    "Okay, th sd me the licse te number wh you get in the taxi."

    Yang Hao st the message with instructions, th replied to Wang Xueru, "I''ll be there in an hour."

    Wang Xueru became instantly anxious upon receiving the message, as she had never done anything like this before.

    Moreover, ev though Sh Mingshan wasn''t home, her daughter was, sleeping in the next room!

    She began to regret sding Yang Hao the message, feeling nervous and somewhat panicked.

    She had actually initiated an invitation to a man toe to her house!

    It was something she''d never ev dared to consider before...

    Elsewhere, after receiving a message that Li Manni had gott into a taxi, Yang Hao wt downstairs and headed straight to the trance of his residtialplex.

    Theplex he lived in was filled with resettlemt housing, and the streetlights inside were brok and didn''t light up. Although the public security in Hua Country was very good, it was still a pottial safety concern for a pretty girl to be walking at night.

    After waiting for a few minutes at the trance of theplex, a taxi stopped.

    Li Manni pushed op the back door and got out of the car, feeling a warmth in her heart wh she saw Yang Hao was waiting for her at the roadside. She smiled and waved at him, "Brother-inw, you didn''t have toe out especially to fetch me."

    "It''s too dark inside theplex, and I wasn''t at ease."

    Yang Hao replied casually, th added, "Right, I won''t being upstairster. Liu Zifg just asked me out for drinks, and it''s likely to be veryte wh we finish. I''ll just sleep at his ce, ande back tomorrow morning."

    "So, I''ll leave Xixi in your care for tonight."

    "Oh, okay."

    Li Manni nodded, feeling a bit guilty inside. She knew the brother-inw was clearly trying to avoid any impropriety, as the house was a single room, making it inconvit to change clothes or take a shower.

    Yet, while feeling guilty, she also felt a hint of disappointmt, though she didn''t know where it came from.

    The two walked through the darkplex, chatting about Li Manni''s work, and as they passed an electrical box, a stray cat suddly darted out, meowing loudly.

    Li Manni, startled by the sudd appearance of the stray cat, screamed and instinctively threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms.

    Yang Hao too was startled by the sudd appearance of the stray cat, but he merely froze for a momt before he felt a soft body crash into his arms, followed by her unique faint fragrance.

    "It''s okay, just a stray cat."

    Yang Hao reassured her, gtly patting her back a couple of times.

    Li Manni, regaining her sses, quickly stepped away from Yang Hao''s embrace, her cheeks burning. Fortunately, the cover of night concealed her awkwardness.

    They reached the bottom of the building, and after seeing his former aunt-inw upstairs, Yang Hao left.

    His rted ce was only a fifte-minute car ride away from Holiday International. Soon, Yang Hao, driving an Ascd U8, arrived outside the Holiday Internationalplex, and after some difficulty, he found a parking spot far away from the main trance of theplex.

    After parking, he bought two milk teas from a milk tea shop about to close, and to make tering theplex easier, he purposefully wore a Kangaroo Delivery jacket. Paired with the two milk teas, the security guards naturally didn''t stop him.

    He tered theplex without any trouble and made his way to Wang Xueru''s doorstep. Before ev sding her a message, the door oped ¨C clearly, the young woman had be waiting inside all along.

    As soon as Yang Hao stepped in, she softly closed the door and made a silcing gesture.

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded. His gaze uninttionally fell on the young woman''s body. She was wearing a silk red camisole nightgown, with a very low neckline. At a nce, a , mountainous vista stretched before him.

    The nightgown clearly had nothing underneath, as the peaks were noticeably promint.

    Yang Hao swapped into slippers, and scooping up the young woman in his arms, headed straight for the master bedroom...

 Chapter 39: 39, work you to death, damn it!

    ```

    Wang Xueru didn''t expect Yang Hao to be so bold. She was startled and her fair legs instinctively kicked out twice, resulting in one of her slippers falling off her left foot.

    The fall slipper made a dull "thud" wh it hit the floor, causing Wang Xueru''s heart to race, fearing that her daughter might be awok by the noise.

    However, this little incidt made her behave while being held in Yang Hao''s embrace; she dared not struggle anymore, afraid of causing any more sounds.

    Upon tering the bedroom, Yang Hao locked the door behind them and th directly ced the beautiful young woman in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the master bedroom. He had wanted to unlock this "map" at noon, but it was too bright th.

    People in the building opposite might see, and with the increasingly sophisticated camera functions on cellphones, they could easily be material for homegrown videos.

    But now it was differt. The bedroom was dark while the lights in the opposite building were still on, and one could vaguely see shadows moving.

    In this situation, Yang Hao and Wang Xueru, shrouded in darkness, could see each other, but those outside couldn''t see them, adding an elemt of excitemt to the experice!

    For Yang Hao, this momt tonight was heaped with all sorts of buffs. The woman in his arms was Sh Mingshan''s wife, his daughter was sleeping next door, and he was on his own turf.

    So...

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    ???????????

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    ...

    Early in the morning.

    After finishing his repair work, Yang Hao was quietly chatting with the voluptuous beauty in his arms.

    The system notification arrived as expected.

    Ding!

    Detected that the host has sessfully lost three pounds, currt weight is 86 pounds.

    Settlemt reward: 300,000 yuan.

    Holy shit, I actually lost three pounds!!

    Yang Hao was shocked wh he heard the notification. Although it''s easy to drop weight wh you have arge baseline, losing two pounds a day was already impressive, yet he had lost three pounds today.

    "Yang, you must be tired. Let''s get some rest early," Xueru''s gtle voice sounded in Yang Hao''s ear. He looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, roughly understanding why he had lost three pounds today.

    Repairing range hoods is exhausting work! Drched in sweat every time, it consumes a lot of ergy. Wh the ergy supply is insufficit, stored body fat automatically burns to provide the ergy the body needs.

    So, fixing range hoods is actually a way to lose weight.

    Nice, two birds with one stone!

    Yang Hao was in high spirits. He had already rested for quite a while and felt it was necessary to burn some more ergy.

    Compared to the monotonous chore of aerobics, he much preferred this type of exercise.

    So, his hand, which had be a Wang Xueru''s slder waist, slowly slid downwards...

    Wang Xueru gave a coy look, this man didn''t seem 35 at all!

    The next morning.

    Yang Hao left Wang Xueru''s home at six o''clock.

    He had set an rm to force himself to wake up early. After all, Wang Xueru''s daughter was still at home, and it wouldn''t do to be trapped in the room and not be able to leave gracefully.

    Although it was early, there were already quite a few people out for morning exercises and walking their dogs in the Holiday Internationalpound.

    After passing by a couple of elders exercising, Yang Hao heard the woman sigh, "Young people these days really have it tough, out delivering so early in the morning."

    The man replied, "Indeed, look at him, ev his walk is unsteady; he must be exhausted."

    Hearing the conversation, Yang Hao subconsciously rubbed his thighs. At 35, his physical condition couldn''tpare to wh he was 5. Although he was full of vigor the previous night, he now felt as if his body was hollowed out, his legs unsteady.

    Wonder if Huiyuan Shbao, which is always advertised on TV, actually works?

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task [Sweet Night]

    Reward issued: Study Card*, Attribute Points*

    As Yang Hao was pondering on supplemts, the system notification suddly sounded in his mind.

    Yang Hao''s eyes lit up; he remembered that the main reason for his visit was actually toplete a task.

    He quickly summoned the system panel, and indeed, there was an extra study card and two attribute points in his invtory.

    Yang Hao wasn''t in a hurry to use the study card, but the attribute points had to be added.

    He selected "Attribute Points" and clicked "Use."

    Immediately, a long list of options with adjustable values appeared before Yang Hao:

    Height: 8cm (increase by cm per attribute point)

    He could ev increase his height, awesome!!

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but privately marvel, but his height waspletely adequate, so there was no need to waste attribute points on it.

    Weight: 86 pounds (currtly overweight, lose one pound per attribute point)

    Uh, it could also be used for weight loss?

    ```

    This is exploiting a bug, isn''t it!!

    If I had ough Attribute Points, I could justplete the weight loss task, and not only would I get several million in ie, but the progress of the main task would also increase by %!

    Yang Hao was somewhat tempted, but he only had two Attribute Points at the momt, ev if used for weight reduction, the significance wouldn''t be too great.

    He continued to read on.

    Brother Lgth: 4cm ( Attribute Point increases by cm)

    Wait a second???

    What is this???

    Yang Hao felt a dark line crossing his forehead, it took him a momt to realize what this ''Brother Lgth'' meant.

    F*ck, System, you''re smearing my reputation!

    Defaming me!!

    I''m clearly 8 ctimeters!!

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    Although he was furiously mocking in his heart, Yang Hao was tempted once again.

    He just needed four Attribute Points, and he''d reach the true eighte ctimeters!

    For a man, this was very important.

    The following attributes could also be increased:

    Health Value: 70

    Intelligce Value: 78

    Combat Power: 65

    Huh??

    It seems like my Health Value has gone up by two points!

    Yang Hao remembered that his Health Value was 68 before, could it be because he had be maintaining a healthy diet and fitness routine these past few days?

    Yang Hao thought this was very likely. In the past, his diet and lifestyle were not very healthy, but now that he was free from the pressure of survival, he had changed both his diet and way of life, so it was normal for his health index to rise.

    If it could increase on its own, there was no need to waste Attribute Points.

    Finally, there were the Intelligce Value and Combat Power.

    Nowadays, in a society ruled byw, Combat Power wasn''t an urgt need, and besides, Yang Hao didn''t quite understand how this Combat Power system worked. He felt he was quite fierce in a fight, after all, having the advantage of height and weight, he could probably take on two normal adults at a time.

    But his Combat Power was only 65, not very high.

    The Intelligce Value was also quite abstract, although the system only showed a figure of 78, Yang Hao felt he should be counted as one of the smart ones, and moreover, increasing his Intelligce Value by two points probably wouldn''t make much of a differce.

    Forget it, better to add it to something immediately noticeable!

    Ding!

    Attribute Point used sessfully.

    Brother Lgth increased by cm!

    Apanied by the mechanical notification, Yang Hao suddly felt a warm ssation in his lower belly, as if the burd on his underwear had be a bit heavier.

    Nice!

    Next time I can give the beautiful married woman a surprise!

    Yang Hao walked out of the residtial area,pletely satisfied.

    However, the security guard at the gate looked at him with a puzzled expression. He didn''t remember any delivery riders tering theplex, so howe one was leaving?

    Could this guy be a residt??

    Is delivering takeout really so lucrative? Ev ough to buy a ce in Holiday International!!

    The security guard was full of suspicion.

    At this momt, a ck BMW at the trance of the underg parking lot suddly honked its horn; the lift barrier was failing to recognize the licse te again.

    With the urgt honking, the window of the ck BMW rolled down, revealing Sh Mingshan with his gold-rimmed sses waving at the security guard: "Raise the barrier!"

    Huh?

    It''s him again??

    Sh Mingshan had gone home to change his clothes; he had drunk too much at the social gathering the night before, and vomited all over himself.

    However, due to another glitch with the lift barrier, he once again noticed Yang Hao at the trance of his residtialplex.

    He remembered it was the same situation wh he hade home to get clothes yesterday noon.

    He''s like a bad pny!

    But in the d, he''s just a stinky delivery guy, already out working so early!

    Work yourself to death, damn it!!

    Sh Mingshan thought bitterly to himself.

 Chapter 40: 40, he is a good father, but also a scumbag!

    Driving down to the garage, Sh Mingshan returned home.

    At that momt, Wang Xueru was in the kitch preparing breakfast for her daughter. Hearing the sound of the door oping, her heart skipped a beat, and she hurried out of the kitch.

    "Xueru, you forgot to lock the door."

    Sh Mingshan knew his wife had the habit of locking the door, but she obviously forgotst night as he had tered using his fingerprint.

    "Ah, it seems I did."

    Right now, Wang Xueru''s heart was still somewhat panicked. If Yang Hao had left t minutester, they would likely have bumped into each other.

    Wang Xueru wasn''t really scared, but the uing divorce proceedings meant it would be difficult for her to im arger portion of the assets.

    Sh Mingshan hadn''t noticed Wang Xueru''s flustered demeanorˇŞin fact, he hardly paid any atttion to the "in housewife" at home. The actresses at Club K were all younger than Wang Xueru and knew how to have fun; he felt quite drained at this momt.

    "My clothes got dirty from tertainingst night. Have them dry-cleaned wh you get a chance."

    Sh Mingshan took off the clothes he was wearing and threw them onto the sofa, th headed straight to the bedroom to find a new outfit in the walk-in closet. Just as he stepped into the bedroom, he caught a whiff of a familiar sct.

    Sh Mingshan furrowed his brows and hurriedly checked the wastebasket by the bed. It only contained a few used tissues and no contraceptives; he searched a the room and didn''t find any traces of a third party, which eased his mind slightly.

    His own frequt indulgces had tak a toll on his health, leaving him unable to satisfy Wang Xueru, which he was aware of. He had noticed before that Wang Xueru had her own ways of dealing with her needs.

    Therefore, he assumed thatst night, with him not being home, Wang Xueru might have tak care of herself again!

    After all, their daughter was still at home; it was impossible for her to bring a man over.

    It seemed he would have to make some effort asionally.

    As Sh Mingshan mused over this, he changed into a new set of clothes in the walk-in closet.

    He had intded to see his daughter, but the door to her room was still closed and he assumed she was sleeping, so he didn''t disturb her.

    "Xueru, I''m leaving."

    Li Manshu had messaged him on the way back to have breakfast together, so he was in a hurry to leave and pick her up.

    "Hmm."

    Back in the kitch and busy at work, Wang Xueru casually responded.

    In her mind, she was contemting the move.

    She had already discussed the matter with herwyer yesterday, and today she would go to court to file for divorce.

    Within five working days, the court would notify Sh Mingshan.

    Wh it came to the matter of divorce, Wang Xueru didn''t want to discuss it with Sh Mingshan herself, because she knew him too well. He would most likely resort to the same tactics asst time, getting on his knees and begging, using all sorts of dramatic and rowdy stunts, and ev causing a sce at her parts'' ce.

    Therefore, Wang Xueru decided not to face it personally. She would leave it all to thewyer and had alreadymunicated with her parts in advance; this time, they fully supported her.

    "Mommy, what''s for breakfast?"

    Just as Wang Xueru was pondering whether to move out today or tomorrow, the voice of her daughter, Sh Yino, suddly sounded at the kitch doorway.

    "Nuonuo, you''re awake. We''re having sandwiches this morning."

    Since she was quite tired fromst night, Wang Xueru didn''t prepare anything too borate this morning. She fried two eggs and some bacon to make two handmade sandwiches, apanied by milk.

    "Yay, I love the sandwiches Mommy makes the most."

    Sh Yino''s face lit up with a radiant smile, and th she suddly asked, "Mommy, did you have a nightmarest night?"

    "Hm?"

    "No, why?"

    Wang Xueru shook her head in confusion, wondering why her daughter would ask such a sudd question.

    "But you screamed so loudlyˇŞI''m sure it was really scary!"

    Concern was evidt on the young face of Sh Yino.

    As for Wang Xueru, her face flushed with embarrassmt, and she awkwardly wriggled her toes inside her slippersˇŞit wasn''t just about the three-bedroom apartmt anymore, she almost made it sound like a townhouse.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao had bought three portions of breakfast from his regr breakfast shop before returning to his rtal home.

    "Daddy, you''re back!"

    "Wow, Daddy also bought breakfast!"

    At this momt, Li Manni was sitting on the couch brushing Xixi''s hair as the well-behaved little girl stood in front of her aunt. However, she couldn''t stay calm at the sight of the breakfast in her father''s hands.

    The little foodie licked her lips eagerly, her gaze locked tirely on the breakfast her father held.

    "You can eat a bit at home, but remember to eat less wh you get to kindergart."

    Yang Hao hadn''t intded to bring breakfast for Xixi, but he knew his little foodie daughter all too well. If he didn''t bring her some, she might just put her hands on her hips and say with a pout, "Daddy, you don''t love Xixi anymore."

    At such a young age, she had her old father wrapped a her little finger.

    "Mhm, I''ll eat a little bit at home, and th eat a little bit more at kindergart!"

    Xixi nodded obeditly.

    However, once she started eating, her "little bit" turned into two big meat buns and a bowl of ctury egg porridgeˇŞher appetite had caught up with Li Manni''s.

    Seeing this, Yang Hao quietly took out his phone to sd a message to Jiang Yuqi: Xixi has already eat at home; just give her some milk at kindergart!

    "Manni, let''s go drop off Xixi together, and th I can take you to work."

    After breakfast, as the trio was heading downstairs, Yang Hao said to Li Manni, who was preparing to squeeze onto the bus.

    "No need to trouble yourself, it''s very congested during rush hour."

    Li Manni didn''t want to inconvice Yang Hao.

    "It''s no trouble at all, I don''t have much else to do."

    "What do you say, Xixi?"

    Yang Hao coaxed his precious daughter with a pout.

    "I want Auntie to take me..."

    "Auntie, youe with Dad to drop me off at kindergart!"

    Xixi immediately said to Li Manni, who was holding her little hand.

    "Err, okay th."

    "So Auntie will take you to kindergart."

    Li Manshu had no choice but to nod in agreemt, unable to say no to the little girl.

    A few minutester, the U8 arrived at the kindergart gate. Since it was peak time for dropping off childr, there was no ce to park, Yang Hao had to temporarily stop to let Li Manni and Xixi out, th drove ahead to turn a. Wh he came back, he would just pick up Li Manni.

    So, today, it was Li Manni who ded up taking Xixi to Jiang Yuqi.

    Seeing Li Manni, Jiang Yuqi couldn''t help but be curious about the idtity of this beautiful woman.

    "Xixi, who brought you here?"

    After Li Manni left, Jiang Yuqi asked out of curiosity.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, she''s my auntie!"

    "The two braids were done by Auntie," said Xixi with a beaming smile.

    "Oh, the braids are very pretty!"

    Jiang Yuqi smiled andplimted, as the mes of gossip ignited within her. Xixi''s previous remark, "I don''t have a mom anymore," had led Jiang Yuqi to mistakly believe Xixi''s mother had passed away.

    But now Xixi suddly had a young and beautiful aunt!

    That was highly likely to be a stepmom, right?

    Based on the timeline, Xixi''s mother had be gone for only two or three months.

    And her father had remarried so quickly!

    How hasty he was!!

    Indeed, all m are so heartless and unfaithful!

    Jiang Yuqi thought about her own dad who had run off with another woman, and recalled a news story she had se not long ago. An old man''s wife of forty years had passed away, and in less than half a month, he was anxious to have his childr find him a new partner.

    Jiang Yuqi had initially had a good impression of Yang Hao, the good father. But now, all that goodwill had be wiped cleanˇŞturned into a negative value, ev.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, Auntie stayed over at our housest night!"

    Xixi boasted as if showing off.

    She really liked her auntie, so for her, Li Manni''s sleepover was a very joyful evt.

    Therefore, she was eager to share it with Mrs. Qiqi, someone she also really liked.

    However, to Jiang Yuqi, this statemt confirmed her impression of Yang Hao as heartless and unfaithful!

    Although he was a good father, he was also a scoundrel!!

    Jiang Yuqi inwardlybeled Yang Hao in her mind.

 Chapter 41: 41, Hello there, Yang!

    ```

    "Manni, do you have a day off tomorrow?"

    In the car, Yang Hao asked Li Manni.

    "Yes, I do. It''s a two-day weekd this week."

    Li Manni didn''t have every weekd off; asionally, she had to go out on interview assignmts.

    "Tomorrow Xixi''s kindergart is having a part-child sports meet. If you''re free,e along!"

    "Uh, tomorrow?" Li Manni''s face showed a momt of hesitation.

    "If you have other ns, never mind th,"

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly. He mtioned it mainly because he didn''t want Xixi to be too disappointed, as most of the other kids'' parts were likely to attd the sports meet. Jiang Yuqi had also specifically mtioned that it would be best if Xixi''s mom could be there.

    However, Yang Hao naturally couldn''t go looking for Li Manshu, so Xixi''s close aunt, Li Manni, became the best alternative.

    "Wqian and I have rted a ce outside and agreed to move tomorrow. I can rearrange the moving time to the afternoon though. There isn''t much to move."

    Li Manni quickly came up with a solution. She and Xu Wqian had nned to move in the morning, th go shopping at the supermarket near their new home in the afternoon. If they moved in the afternoon, they could shop in the eving or on Sunday instead.

    "How about this? You attd Xixi''s sports meet in the morning, and I''ll help you move in the afternoon. If there''s not much luggage, there''s no need to hire a movingpany. It''d just be a waste of money," Yang Hao proposed.

    "Sure, I''ll mtion it to Wqian."

    Li Manni and Xu Wqian were moving out from their school dormitory, so they didn''t have many belongings. Yang''s car was fully capable of fitting their stuff. In fact, she had wanted to discuss moving with Yang already but had hesitated to trouble him.

    "Mm, that''s settled th."

    Yang Hao nodded, while internally debating whether he should also move into a new ce. He had over eight hundred thousand in his bank ount now, ough for a full paymt on a small unit in Jiangchg.

    But considering the speed at which his wealth was increasing, it seemed unnecessary. If he waited longer, he could definitely afford arger house outright.

    Ding!

    A time-limited mission triggered: [The Tycoon''s Property]

    As a tycoon, you should own properties worldwide. Take the first step in real estate!

    Mission details: Purchase a property of your own within today.

    Mission rewards: One property blind box

    Just as Yang Hao pondered whether to buy a house or not, the system made the decision for him.

    Although he didn''t know what coulde out of a "property blind box," it was presumably a house based on its name.

    In other words, he buys a house, and the system gifts him one.

    This kind of buy-one-get-one-free deal was not to be missed!

    After dropping Li Manni off at her workce, Yang Hao headed straight to a nearby real estate agcy.

    Since it was a time-limited mission, there was a sse of urgcy. Therefore, his only principle for buying a house this time was one word: fast!

    "Sir, are you looking to rt or buy?"

    The real estate agcy had just oped for the day, and a girl in a uniform was sweeping the floor. Seeing a customere in, she quickly set aside her broom.

    "Buying, with a budget of eight hundred thousand, in full, and I need to be able to transact today!"

    Yang Hao expressed his demand in one breath.

    "Sir, please take a seat,"

    The girl was slightly tak aback, but quickly motioned for Yang Hao to sit down.

    The real estate industry was not doing well at the momt; houses were very difficult to sell, especially since their store location was mostly old neighborhoods with mediocre school districts, resulting in very low sales volumes. They usually dealt with more rtal clits than buyers like Yang Hao.

    Moreover, the customer had clearly stated his needs, qualifying him as a top-quality clit.

    ```

    "What is your honorable surname, sir?"

    The girl handed Yang Hao a cup of water and th politely asked.

    "No need for formalities, it''s Yang."

    "Hello Yang, my name is Wang Xiuxiu, you can just call me Xiuxiu."

    Wang Xiuxiu, smiling, took a seat in front of theputer across from Yang Hao, and exined, "Here''s the situation, your budget of 800,000 can get you arge one-bedroom or a smaller two-bedroom. Which type ofyout do you prefer?"

    "Two-bedroom," he replied.

    Xixi was getting bigger and needed her own room, so if he bought a two-bedroom, he could also live there.

    "If that''s the case, right next door in Fghua Residtial Area there''s a 65 square meter two-bedroom for sale, listed at 830,000, which fits your budget exactly," she said.

    Wang Xiuxiu spoke while operating theputer, and soon, images of the mtioned apartmt appeared on the scre.

    "Yang, this apartmt was rovated three years ago, sopared to other older homes, the decor is quite modern. Also, ev though it''s only 65 square meters, this type of old home doesn''t have shared areas, so the actual usable space is equivalt to that of a newer home of over eighty square meters."

    Wang Xiuxiu continued to show Yang Hao pictures of the interior of the house while exining the details.

    "Can the transaction be done today?" This was the only thing Yang Hao cared about.

    "Uh, if it''s all in cash, it should be possible!"

    "But I still need to confirm with the homeowner."

    Wang Xiuxiu had never countered a homebuyer who was only concerned with how quickly the transaction could bepleted.

    "Call now, th. If we can make the transaction today, let''s go check out the house immediately," Yang Hao said.

    "Alright."

    "Please wait a momt, Yang," she replied.

    Wang Xiuxiu quickly got in touch with the homeowner using the registry information and hung up after a brief conversation.

    "Yang, there''s no problem with the transaction today. The house has no mortgage, and the owner can be here in t minutes," Wang Xiuxiu confirmed.

    "Good, let''s go see the house th!"

    Yang Hao stood up, not wanting to waste any time.

    "Got it."

    Wang Xiuxiu picked up the keys to her electric scooter from the table and th locked the front door of the shop.

    "Yang, let me give you a ride over. Fghua Residtial Area is very close, just behind our store."

    "Sure."

    Yang Hao didn''t put on airs and simply sat on the back seat of the electric scooter. However, with his stature, sitting behind the petite Wang Xiuxiu made for quite a contrastˇŞit looked like a small horse pulling arge cart.

    And Wang Xiuxiu was a reckless rider, especially over speed bumps, which made Yang Hao bounce up in his seat. As hended, his body naturally pressed against Xiuxiu.

    Let''s not forget that Yang Hao had just grown an extra two ctimeters, and since he was nning to go to the gym, he was dressed in sportswear, which only intsified the ssation of their bodies pressing together.

    Wang Xiuxiu was the kind of girl with a straightforward personality, and she oft rode the electric scooter to show clits apartmts. Normally, she didn''t take male clits to avoid any unsolicited physical contact.

    But Yang Hao was a big customer ready to pay 800,000 cash for a house, and if the deal wt through, hermission would be 8,000. So, she didn''t pay atttion to these minor issues until she metaphorically crashed...

    After crossing the speed bump, she felt something pressing against her backside.

    At first, she didn''t realize what it was, but as she came to understand, her face flushed red, and she subtly shifted forward without making a sound.

    Internally, she couldn''t help but remark to herself: Yang sure is big!

    At that momt, Yang Hao had no idea what Xiuxiu was thinking. Otherwise, he might have cheekily responded: "Mine is quite big, just bear with it."

 Chapter 42: 42, Real Estate Mystery Box - Open!

    Thanks to Xiuxiu''s excellt driving skills, the two of them arrived before thendlord did.

    Yang Hao looked a at the bottom of the building, noticing that although the neighborhood was quite old, it was theless well-maintained. The garbage bins in front of the unit door were neatly arranged, and some elderly were rummaging through them, looking for recyble bottles and cardboard boxes that could be sold for cash.

    Wang Xiuxiu parked the electric bike, and th sneakily sized up the impressive figure of Yang, who was wearing a F tracksuit, with a noticeable bulge a his waist, a doz or so ctimeters below.

    A faint blush tinged her cheeks as she reminded herself that she hadn''t meant to look there on purpose.

    "Yang, ev though the apartmts in this neighborhood are  years old, the property managemtpany was reced a few years back. The infrastructure maintance and cleanliness are quite dect, and the property fees are very cheap, only one yuan per square meter..."

    Xiuxiu started describing the neighborhood''s situation, taking advantage of the fact that thendlord had yet to arrive.

    "Mm."

    Yang Hao nodded, although those details were not of his concern.

    After waiting for a while, a middle-aged woman in her forties approached them.

    "Miss Xu, this gtleman here is Mr. Yang, the buyer."

    Wang Xiuxiu introduced Yang Hao.

    Miss Xu unconsciously sized up Yang Hao, and upon ncing at his waist, a smile immediately spread across her face: "Yang, right? Let''s look at the house first, th we''ll talk."

    Yang Hao felt that Miss Xu''s smile was a bit odd, but couldn''t quite put his finger on what was strange about it, so he didn''t give it much thought.

    The three of them tered the building together. The apartmt was on the third floor, which, for these older six-story buildings, was considered prime real estate.

    The interior decor of the home was basically consistt with the photos, and it came furnished with esstial appliances. As Wang Xiuxiu had said, the actual area inside this 65 square meter old apartmt was akin to that of a new apartmt that was over 80 square meters, and ev the balcony was quite spacious.

    "Yang, let me tell you, if it wer''t for the divorce settlemt, I wouldn''t sell this apartmt. Ev if I didn''t live here myself, rting it out would be a great value for money."

    Seeing that Yang Hao hadn''t said anything since tering, Miss Xu took the initiative to speak up.

    "780,000, cash."

    Yang Hao made his offer directly. The listing price for the apartmt was 830,000, and he felt that cutting 50,000 wasn''t excessive. Moreover, it was a buyer''s market, and old apartmts like this one were indeed hard to sell.

    Despite average housing prices in Jiangchg hovering a 5,000 per square meter, these older apartmts were esstially unseble at that rate. The actual transaction price was about ,000 or 3,000 per square meter, ev just over ,000 at times.

    Miss Xu''s expression changed slightly wh she heard the offer. Frowning, she said, "Yang, you can''t cut the price like that. The whole ce is only worth a little over 800,000, and you''ve shed 50,000 just like that, it''s killing me!"

    "Miss Xu, I''m sincere about buying, and I can pay right away."

    "You know better than I do what the market is like right now. The price is final, so maybe you should think it over."

    Although it was Yang Hao who was the more anxious one, naturally, if he could save some money, he would prefer to do so.

    Hearing this, Miss Xu disyed a troubled look. Her apartmt had be listed for over two months; initially, it was priced at 880,000 but didn''t attract any atttion. Gradually, she reduced it to 830,000, but ev th, before Yang Hao, there had only be two pottial buyersˇŞone offered 0,000, the other didn''t ev make an offer.

    "It''s not that I''m taking the buyer''s side, Miss Xu, but there''s not just your apartmt for sale in thismunity. There are three others with asking prices creeping up to a 800,000. The advantage your unit has is newer decor, but some buyers want to rovate themselves, so to really close the deal, the price has to bepetitive."

    Wang Xiuxiu spoke up, attempting to mediate.

    "Yang, let''s talk privately on the balcony for a momt," suggested Miss Xu, giving Yang Hao a cue with her eyes.

    "Uh?"

    "Sure."

    Yang Hao was initially tak aback, not understanding why Miss Xu would need to speak with him privately, without Wang Xiuxiu. However, he agreed.

    Xiuxiu, on the other hand, was utterly confused. With the buyer and seller interacting alone, were they looking to bypass her as an intermediary?? She wanted to interve but felt too embarrassed to speak up, so she could only watch helplessly as the two stepped onto the balcony, with Miss Xu carefully closing the sliding door behind them.

    "Yang, the price you mtioned is fine, I''ll sell it to you, but could you do me a favor?" Miss Xu started the talk.

    "Let''s hear it."

    Yang Hao wasn''t sure what Miss Xu was getting at, so he kept a respectful distance.

    "Could you pretd to be my boyfrid for a few days?"

    "I want to give my ex-husband, who I just divorced, a bit of a shock."

    While speaking, Miss Xu deliberately thrust out her chest, as if to emphasize her assets, as though that might prove her attractivess. Despite her efforts, her belly was still more promint than her chest, which was likely one of the reasons her husband had divorced her.

    "Miss Xu, I can''t help you with that, I''m afraid my wife might divorce me."

    Yang Hao tly refused with a face full of dismay. He was known in the area as a dect man and certainly wouldn''t gage in such affairs. He made up an excuse on the spot.

    After speaking, Yang Hao promptly oped the sliding door and stepped back into the living room, thinking, buying a house and having to deal with something like this was utterly absurd.

    "Xiuxiu, let''s go to the next ce," he said loudly to Wang Xiuxiu, th started heading for the door.

    "Okay, Yang," she responded quickly, th turned to Miss Xu, who had just stepped out of the balcony, "Miss Xu, I''ll be going now; I''ll contact you if there''s another buyer."

    "Wait a minute."

    Seeing that they were about to leave, Miss Xu suddly became anxious. She cast a somewhat aggrieved look at Yang Hao: "780,000, I''ll sell it to you, consider it a deal betwe frids."

    "Can weplete the transfer today?" Yang Hao asked.

    "As long as you have ough money, yes," Miss Xu replied.

    "Th there''s no problem!"

    Yang Hao shrugged, th turned to Wang Xiuxiu: "Let''s proceed with the formalities."

    "Alrighty!"

    "Let''s head back to the agcy to sign the contract!"

    Wang Xiuxiu was beaming, not expecting things to have gone so smoothly.

    The three of them headed downstairs, with Miss Xu going home to get the property deed and her ID card.

    Wang Xiuxiu drove Yang Hao back to the store.

    Wh they arrived, the door Wang Xiuxiu had locked wh she left was now op, and two m in work uniforms were chatting inside.

    The older man, seeing Wang Xiuxiu ter the store, immediately frowned and said, "Xiuxiu, do you know you''re on duty today?"

    "Howe you''re sote!"

    This man was the manager of the real estate agcy. Wh he got to the store and found that Wang Xiuxiu, who should have be there, had not yet arrived, he felt somewhat annoyed. Of course, that was not the main reason. The main reason was that Wang Xiuxiu had refused to go to a motel with him to y cards.

    "I wt to show a property to a clit!" Wang Xiuxiu replied righteously, already nning in her mind to quit her job and switch to another agcy once she received themission from this transaction.

    Goddamn it, ev a real estate agcy wants to y by the unwritt rules of the workce ¨C she couldn''t bear it!

    It''s not like it''s a job worth its weight in gold!

    Some people just like to wield their little power like amanding baton, always looking for ways to make life difficult for others and secure befits for themselves.

    "Xiuxiu, do you think I have a face that''s easy to fool?"

    "There are no clits looking at properties so early in the morning!" Manager sneered back in disdain.

    At that momt, Yang Hao, who had just finished a call with Liu Zifg, walked into the store. His childhood frid had invited him out for drinks the next day, but Yang Hao wouldn''t have the time, so they had agreed to meet on Sunday instead.

    "Xiuxiu, can the property transfer bepleted by noon?" Yang asked.

    "I''ll pay extra for a rush service," he added.

    Yang Hao just wanted toplete the task as soon as possible to avoid any unforese circumstances.

    Upon seeing Yang Hao ter the store, the manager, who had intded to ask whether Yang Hao was there to rt or to buy, was tak aback to see him discussing a property transaction with Wang Xiuxiu. He looked at Yang Hao with surprise; this person didn''t seem familiar and probably hadn''t visited the store rectly.

    In other words, Wang Xiuxiu had just tak him to see a property, and he had bought it!

    "Sir, it''s no problem to expedite the process. Two thousand yuan, and we at the store can find a proxy for you, guaranteeing you get the property title by lunchtime!" Manager Liu Qiang said, beaming, eager to get a piece of any profitable action.

    However, Yang Hao didn''t pay him any mind and instead looked at Wang Xiuxiu: "Is that true?"

    Turning her back to Manager Liu Qiang, Wang Xiuxiu th held up a finger towards Yang Hao and whispered, "Yang, it is possible to expedite it."

    Understanding her, Yang offered, "Two thousand is too expsive, one thousand is more like it."

    "Sir, there''s no such price," Liu Qiang shook his head.

    "Th let''s just go through the normal process."

    Having said that, Yang Hao sat on the guest sofa and began ying with his cellphone, lookingpletely indiffert.

    In truth, whether it was one thousand or two thousand was not important to Yang Hao; his main issue was that he found the store manager a bit unpleasant.

    "Sir, here''s the thing: out of the two thousand yuan, one thousand five hundred goes to the clerks at the governmt service hall. Our store would only make five hundred."

    "In this case, we won''t make anything off of that; you just pay one thousand five hundred," Manager Liu Qiang persisted, still smiling.

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively, "Nevermind th. I don''t want to trouble you for nothing; let''s do it by the book."

    "Uh, well..." Manager Liu Qiang''s mouth twitched, thinking to himself that Yang was bizarrely considerate.

    Wang Xiuxiu was secretly delighted, barely able to contain her smile; after all, she wouldn''t make a ct from the expedite feeˇŞit was all orchestrated by Liu Qiang.

    Seeing Yang Hao''s attitude, Manager Liu Qiang felt awkward about lowering the price immediately, so he grumbled and said, "I''ll try negotiating again."

    He th pretded to make a phone call in the back.

    A little whileter, Miss Xu arrived at the store with the necessary paperwork.

    After signing the contract, transferring the funds, and going through the property transfer at the governmt service hall, by elev o''clock, Yang Hao had already received the property title that bore his name.

    Of course, he had paid a thousand yuan as an expedite fee.

    Manager Liu Qiang evtually lowered the price because ev with a thousand, he''d still make two hundredˇŞand naturally, he wouldn''t let the money slip away.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the time-limited mission [The Tycoon''s Property]

    Time consumed: 3 hours and  minutes!

    Rewards distribution in progress...

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, for obtaining a property blind box.

    [Yes][No]Op it now?

    Yes!

    Yang Hao made his choice immediately.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, for a suite, a storefront, and two parking spaces.

    Pleasee to the Star Cloud Bay sales office to im them after one o''clock in the afternoon.

    A series of system notification sounds rang out in his mind, and upon hearing the final reward, Yang Hao couldn''t help but excitedly pump his fist.

    Star Cloud Bay!

    One of the most expsive neighborhoods in Jiangchg!

    Back wh he owned five hotpot restaurants and had bright aspirations for the future, one of his dreams was to own a property in Star Cloud Bay.

    And now, that dream had actuallye true!

 Chapter 43: 43, when God comes, thats also good, sister.

    Yang Hao was initially worried that the real estate blind box might be a scam.

    After all, the original inttion behind invting blind boxes was to make money off of people.

    However, the blind box rewarded by the system turned out to be awesome!

    It could be called the conscice of the industry!

    But he also noticed a detail, the system actually calcted the time he took toplete the task.

    That is to say, the rewards from the blind box were very likely rted to the time it took toplete the tasks.

    So, if he countered time-limited tasks in the future, they must bepleted quickly!

    Because the probability was that the shorter thepletion time, the more gerous the rewards.

    "Yang, if you need any help, just contact me via Weixun. I''m heading back to the store now,"

    Wang Xiuxiu, who hadpleted the task, waved at Yang Hao with a beaming smile. This transaction had set a new record for the fastest sale in her career and was also the easiestmission she had ever earned.

    The standard fee for their real estate agcy was % of the housing price from both the buyer and seller, which meant that the store could earn 5,600 yuan from this transaction. Half of it would be shared betwe the store and the housing tform, and the other half would be the salesperson''smission. This meant Wang Xiuxiu would earn 7,800 yuan.

    In just over three hours, Wang Xiuxiu earned 7,800 yuan, which naturally put her in a great mood.

    "I might rt this house out, I''ll contact you via Weixun wh the timees."

    Yang Hao didn''t know whether the house at Star Cloud Bay was fully furnished or bare. If it was bare, moving in would probably mean waiting at least a year. Thus, this house could serve as a transitional residce. But if it was fully furnished, th he could rt it out immediately.

    "Sure, Yang,"

    "If you want to rt out the house, just sd a Weixun message and I''ll list it for you right away,"

    Wang Xiuxiu nodded and replied eagerly.

    But in her heart, she was puzzled; she had thought Yang Hao was in such a rush to transfer ownership for his own use. The fact that he wanted to rt it out was truly baffling!

    ...

    The system informed him that the reward could be imed after one in the afternoon, which was the perfect time for Yang Hao to head to Bolli Fitness Cter toplete his daily check-in task.

    "Yang''s here!"

    "Hello, Yang..."

    By now, Yang Hao was undoubtedly the most popr member at Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Of course, that was among the female staff.

    The male fitness instructors were all a bit annoyed with Yang Hao because he had charmed the most beautiful female instructor at Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Previously, these guys had harbored fantasies about Sun Xinyi, feeling they had a chance with her, especially Zhu Honggang, the personal training supervisor, who took extra interest in Sun Xinyi.

    But now, it was no use. Yang Hao didn''t just purchase a hundred lessons in one go, but also gave her a Prada handbag and an LV bracelet.

    In just a few days, he had spt more than a hundred thousand yuan on Sun Xinyi. Whether it was Zhu Honggang or the other male instructors, all were shocked by Yang Hao''s substantial financial power.

    Everyone else had a budget of a few thousand yuan, maybe ev less, for wooing girls, but you, on the other hand, raised the bar straight to over a hundred thousand. That''s simply malicious price hiking!

    The problem was, they really couldn''t keep up...

    So in the past few days, wh Yang Hao came to the cter for sses, one could clearly feel the vious and jealous nces of those male instructors. Ev wh he was in the equipmt area, Zhu Honggang would always stay nearby and perform almost the same exercises, trying to create an overpowering impression.

    Unfortunately, neither Yang Hao nor Sun Xinyi bothered to pay him any atttion.

    "Yang, I saw your Kuaiyin video,"

    "If you like ying with Kuaiyin, we can make videos together,"

    Mg Yuyu had giv Yu Lili a heads upst night, asking her to keep an eye out for Yang Hao and to notify her immediately wh he arrived.

    So as soon as Yang Hao arrived at the fitness cter, Mg Yuyu received a Weixun notification from Yu Lili. Th this tea art master with a Power of Tea level of six or sev quickly headed to the fourth-floormon area to wait.

    Because she knew Sun Xinyi would first take Yang Hao to the fourth floor for aerobics.

    As a result, wh Yang Hao arrived on the fourth floor, she immediately approached him, pretding it was a chance counter.

    Yang Hao obviously didn''t realize that Mg Yuyu''s appearance was inttional, but he indeed wanted to talk to the tea art master about making videos.

    Because from the video yesterday, he got the form for traffic: it was all about being on the edge!

    And wh ites to skirting the edges, Sun Xinyi naturally wasn''t as good as Mg Yuyu.

    "I mainly want to documt my weight loss journey, looking back at it after seeding should feel quite rewarding."

    Yang Hao found a reason for himself to y on Kuaiyin.

    "Of course."

    "The sweat you put into losing weight is truly worth recording, it''s a very meaningful thing to do!"

    "It''s also an expression of loving life, and m like Yang who love life are really rare!"

    Mg Yuyu kept nodding, giving full affirmation.

    Yang Hao smiled, chatting with gre tea was just sofortable; they would tter you, making an ordinary thing seem very meaningful and make you feel happy. This was what they called providing emotional value.

    Ev in terms of address, gre teas have their own little schemes, like the terms "Yang" and "Yang" there''s only a "big" differce, but "Big Brother Yang" obviously felt more intimate. And wh Mg Yuyu, with her cutesy tone of voice, called "Big Brother Yang," there was a coquettish feel to it that gave listers an itchy feeling.

    Thus, manymts in Power of Tea master vloggers would have remarks like, "This isn''t gre tea, ev if God himself came, she''d still be my dear sister."

    Many wom think m can''t tell the gre teas apart, wh in fact, it''s not that they can''t, it''s that they simply can''t be bothered.

    As long as it makes me happy, it doesn''t matter if it''s tea or not, since we''re not getting married anyway.

    "Big Brother Yang, it seems like you''re not very skilled at editing videos. How about I help you with it?"

    Mg Yuyu came with another wave of topic continuation, volunteering to help Yang Hao while also aiming to establish a long-term rtionship. That way, they could stay in touch oft, and there would never be ack of topics.

    "Yuyu, wouldn''t that be too much trouble for you..."

    Yang Hao rubbed his hands, making a troubled expression.

    "It''s no trouble, I need to post on Kuaiyin too," Mg Yuyu shook her head repeatedly.

    "Alright th, I''ll take you up on that."

    Yang Hao consted in a reluctantly oblige manner.

    "Big Brother Yang, you''re too polite. It''s just a small effort."

    Mg Yuyu smiled radiantly, her n finally taking its first step.

    However, she found Yang Hao''s way of speaking somewhat familiar, as if it were the kind that she oft used with other male clits.

    "Yang, shall we start now?"

    At this momt, Sun Xinyi, who had be silt, asked.

    She had be surprised to see Mg Yuyu on the fourth floor because one of Mg''s regrs was on the second floor in the equipmt area. He was a clit Mg Yuyu valued highly, and ev if he didn''t take personal training sses, knowing Mg Yuyu, she would''ve stayed on the second floor to chat with him.

    Yet Mg Yuyu left that familiar clit hanging on the second floor and ran to the fourth floor instead, ev though she didn''t have a ss.

    There was only one reason for this: she was specifically waiting for their "Big Brother Yang"!

    Indeed, Yingying was right.

    This "Big Brother Yang" was Tangsg, with countless little demons eyeing him!

    Sun Xinyi used to think she could stay calm about it since she just regarded Yang Hao as a good brother. But wh Mg Yuyu, the most formidable demon of the fitness cter, came knocking, she felt unexpectedly anxious, ev a bit insecure.

    So much so that as the two chatted animatedly, she felt a hint of jealousy, and on impulse, wanted to interrupt their conversation.

    "Yuyu, I''m going to start my ss."

    Yang Hao greeted the dear sister and th got ready to go to ss with Sun Xinyi.

    But th Mg Yuyu spoke up again, "Big Brother Yang, let me record a few videos of you teaching the ss. They can be used as material."

    "Won''t that be troubling you?"

    Yang Hao again used the speaking style that Mg Yuyu was most adept at.

    "It''s no trouble at all, I don''t have sses anyway, I''m pretty free~!"

    Mg Yuyu said cheerfully, "Besides, participating in such a meaningful evt will also be a very unforgettable experice for me!"

    "I should also thank Big Brother Yang for giving me this opportunity~!"

 Chapter 44: 44, the Great Sage and the demon

    Learn, everyone,e and learn!

    Look at how other people chat!

    All you lower-ranking wom just know how to take and take, not realizing that as long as the emotional value provided is sufficit, you don''t need to say anything, and the man will be willing to dig deep into his pockets.

    Actually, m don''t need muchˇŞan couraging word wh they''re feeling down, a warm hug wh they''re tired, and a hot dinner after work.

    Th, this man can fully recover, continue to carry the burds of life, and forge ahead with determination!

    Yet the words many wom oft have on their lips are "So-and-so''s husband makes so much money" "Marrying you was aplete mistake" "Why can''t you learn from someone else"...

    Though they give their all at work, wh they return home, they''re met with nothing butints and nagging.

    The fatigue of the body will pass after a rest, but such psychological stress will only build up and deep, evtually leading to a breakdown!

    So, wh you see a man walking alone in the pouring rain without an umbre, he isn''t being foolish; he just wants to have a good cry.

    Because with the rain on his face, others can''t tell that he''s crying.

    Therefore, for Yang Hao, who has be battered by a failed marriage, there''s nothing wrong with "gre tea bitches." They''re empathetic, speak nicely, and can provide emotional value.

    The downside is that they have clear motives, they won''t develop real feelings for you, and you are heav in their eyes wh you''re valuable to them, but once you lose value, they will discard you like an old shoe.

    From Yang Hao''s perspective, he doesn''t mind if someone approaches him for money because that''s normalˇŞyou can''t expect them to be interested in a divorced man with a child, can you?

    It''s like the line from the TV drama "All is Well": Are they after you for your age, or because you don''t bathe?

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    The reality is, in interpersonal rtionships, every type of rtionship is motivated by something, ev the rtionship betwe parts and their childr oft involves the notion of raising childr to provide for one''s old age.

    The truly selfless, without desires or demands, are indeed a rare breed of saints.

    And as for affection, Yang Hao needs it ev less; he''s not looking to marry someone and bring them home.

    Therefore, he doesn''t mind someone like Mg Yuyu, a "gre tea bitch," who could provide him with emotional value and help him shoot short videos to gerate ie. Why wouldn''t he be happy with that?

    As for what she wants, Yang Hao will also give ordingly, not allowing her to give in vainˇŞafter all, he is not the kind of person who joys getting things for free.

    In this way, wh the dayes that they siltly part ways, there will be no debts owed to each other.

    Such a rtionship is, in fact, more rxed and not tiring.

    However, at this momt, Sun Xinyi''s feelings are extremelyplicated. Mg Yuyu, this vix with ill intt, seems like a demon adept at disguise, and it seems Yang, this Tangsg, has already be bewitched by her.

    Ev though she, this "Sun Dashg," has the Fiery Eyes, she cannot interfere without just cause. If she were to forcefully interve and gage in a "thrashing of the demon," her own "Sun Dashg" might be banished back to Huaguo Mountain.

    Therefore, Sun Xinyi could only stand still and continue to give Yang Hao lessons as before.

    Mg Yuyu, on the other hand, diligtly took up the shooting task but yed her own little gamesˇŞshe filmed only Yang Hao, avoiding Sun Xinyi.

    She had already se the Kuaiyin post Yang Hao made yesterday; nearly all of the twty-oddmts were about filming more of the fitness coach.

    Although Mg Yuyu admitted to being somewhat less attractive than Sun Xinyi in reality, she was confidt that she could beat Sun Xinyi on Kuaiyin.

    This was reflected in the number of followers on KuaiyinˇŞMg Yuyu had over thirty thousand followers, while Sun Xinyi had only five thousand.

    So Mg Yuyu nned to film some videos featuring herselfter, to first get her presce into this Yang''s Kuaiyin posts.

    After the aerobics session was half an hour of equipmt training, where Sun Xinyi instructed with her usual seriousness, but Yang Hao was somewhat distracted, mainly because Mg Yuyu, the tea ceremony master, was far from behaving herself, striking seductive poses on the adjact equipmt or just watching him with a smile, asionally cheering Yang on.

    Mg Yuyu wasn''t wearing the traditional gym clothes today. She wore a strapless top with ck and  sports shorts below. Whether it was the top or shorts, both had slightly risqu¨¦ features. Ever since she arrived at the equipmt area, several male members would nce over at her from time to time.

    After watching her, a guy doing bch presses was so ergized he loaded another twty kilograms onto the barbell in one go!

    Though she covered everything that should be covered, she somehow seemed ev more alluring than if she hadn''t!

    She didn''t ev need to do anything seductive; just sitting there, she had already hooked the souls of a bunch of m.

    The normally warm and chatty sister had all her atttion on this "unremarkable" looking, slightly overweight man lying on the equipmt with a noticeable bulge below his waist.

    Was it just because he was, well, protruding??

    Data shows that protruding alone is useless; ying cards is a profound study requiring diligt practice and constant exploration and discovery.

    Since every target is differt, a tailored approach is needed!

    Yang Hao felt that a demon like Mg Yuyu indeed required the cudgel of Sun Dashg to be subdued.

    So much so that after watching Mg Yuyu, the temptress, he always wanted to say: If heav hadn''t created me, Yang Dashg, the path of the cudgel would be as long and dark as the night.

    Bring on the cudgel!!!

    MD, if one cudgel doesn''t work, use two; if two don''t work, three!

    She shall be utterly vanquished~!

    "Yuyu, it''s almost lunchtime, how about we have a meal together?"

    Having bought fifty lessons from Mg Yuyu, Huang Zhichao could no longer restrain the palpitations inside him and took the initiative to invite her.

    "Sorry, Huang, I''ve got ns today."

    Mg Yuyu politely declined, with a smile.

    "You''ve got ns?"

    "With him?"

    Huang Zhichao pointed at Yang Hao, who was not far away, doing post-workout stretching.

    "Yeah, I promised to help Yang shoot a video," Mg Yuyu admitted frankly.

    Huang Zhichao frowned; Mg Yuyu always called him "Huang", but she called that other guy "Yang". This single word conveyed a significant differce in closess, and he too wished to be called "Big Brother Huang" in Mg Yuyu''s sweet voice.

    "Yuyu, didn''t you post on your Momts that you liked an LV bucket bag? How about we go to Starlight City for a meal and th check out LV afterwards?"

    Huang Zhichao was not giving up. Just like the song in "Red Rose" said: What you can''t get is always stirring.

    He had be hopelessly hooked by Mg Yuyu, and today, with her extra seductive allure, he really wt head over heels. So much so, that he was willing to spd a few ts of thousands on a bag just to clinch this little temptress.

    In the past, Mg Yuyu would have likely agreed to apany Huang Zhichao for the meal and incidtally secured the LV bucket bag she liked.

    But thinking a bag would trick her into a hotel was impossible; Mg Yuyu, the tea art master, knew exactly what her most precious asset was, as well as what m valued the most.

    Therefore, before meeting a really big fish, she wouldn''t give herself away.

    Now, the big fish she had be waiting for was right in front of her; naturally, she wouldn''t abandon the chance to catch it for a small shrimp like Huang Zhichao!

    Thus, she politely smiled once again and rejected him: "Huang, you know, Yuyu is a person who keeps her word. Since Yang and I already made ns, I won''t change my mind!"

 Chapter 45: 45, Yang was taken down?

    "Okay th, let''s schedule another day."

    Huang Zhichao left, disappointed, but before he did, he took a careful look at Yang Hao, clearly curious about his idtity.

    Having two beauties like Sun Xinyi and Mg Yuyu circling a him, he must be someone with something exceptional about him.

    "Honggang, what''s the deal with that guy?"

    Huang Zhichao leaned in and whispered to Zhu Honggang, who was also watching Sun Xinyi and Mg Yuyu.

    "Not sure what his story is, but he''s pretty wealthy."

    "He''s already dropped a few hundred thousand on Sun Xinyi these past few days," Zhu Honggang said, his tone slightly vious.

    "A few hundred thousand..."

    Huang Zhichao took a breath, his annual sry was only about three hundred thousand, and here this guy was spding half his yearly wage in just a few days.

    Wait a minute!

    Wasn''t this guy splurging money on Sun Xinyi?

    Why did Mg Yuyu seem so concerned??

    "Honggang, has he be spding money on Yuyu too?" Huang Zhichao asked again.

    "I don''t think so."

    Zhu Honggang shook his head, if Yang Hao had be spding money on Mg Yuyu as well, it would have be the talk of the gym by now.

    "Th why does she seem so invested?" Huang Zhichao was puzzled.

    Zhu Honggang rubbed his wrist and said, "An influcer once said, ''Money is for wom to see,'' and perhaps that''s prov true with Mg Yuyu."

    "After all, Yang easily dropped a few hundred thousand on Sun Xinyi, so Mg Yuyu probably thinks he might do the same for her!"

    Huang Zhichao nodded, his expression somewhat glum. He felt he couldpete with Yang Hao in terms of appearance, but the gap in wealth was just too wide.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao had finished his private training ss for the day.

    He sat at the bch press, wiping off sweat, wh his stomach started growling loudly. He had only had two tea eggs and half a bowl of porridge that morning, and after being busy all morning, it was already half-past twelve. To say he wasn''t hungry would be a lie.

    "Yang, I''ve put the fat-reducing lunch I brought you in the locker, have it in the rest area after your shower."

    Sun Xinyi''s voice came over.

    "Uh, okay."

    Yang Hao felt a little embarrassed as his stomach''s roar was quite loud.

    "Big Brother Yang, I''ll wait for you in the rest area th. Since you''re documting the weight loss process, we should record the diet as well,"

    Mg Yuyu said with a cheerful smile.

    "All right."

    Yang Hao nodded; the little bitch was really considerate.

    After showering, Yang Hao wt to the rest area on the first floor.

    Sun Xinyi had dutifully prepared a month''s worth of fat-reducing meals for Yang Hao, and today''s lunch was a purple sweet potato and a beef and vegetable sd.

    "Big Brother Yang, I think if you only record your weight loss process on Kuaiyin, it might be a bit monotonous. Why don''t you also record some of your daily life?"

    Once Yang Hao had nearly finished eating, Mg Yuyu offered her suggestion.

    "Record my daily life?"

    "Yeah, you could try it, but I''m not nning on showing my face!"

    "The Tycoon''s Prestige" was a quest that Yang Hao took quite seriously, as it was one of the only two that could advance the progress of the main quest.

    Moreover, it was a quest that could earn money, so he was willing to try differt things.

    "That''s not a problem at all. In fact, many bloggers don''t show their faces and still get millions or ev ts of millions of followers!"

    Mg Yuyu said cheerfully, th asked, "Big Brother Yang, what are your ns after this?"

    "I''m going to take possession of a property."

    Yang Hao checked the time, it was five minutes to one.

    The system had indicated that he could go to the Star Cloud Bay sales office to collect his reward after one o''clock.

    Yang Hao was looking forward to the luxury house at Star Cloud Bay.

    "Take possession of a property?"

    Mg Yuyu''s already bright eyes shone ev brighter: "Big Brother Yang, you could make a Vlog about taking possession of your property, that would count as recording your daily life."

    "If you''re notfortable filming it yourself, I can help you shoot it."

    "I have my own Kuaiyin ount and lots of experice filming Vlogs."

    Mg Yuyu volunteered herself, eagerly anticipating the opportunity.

    She really wanted to know which property Yang had bought because you can roughly tell what level of wealthy tycoon he is from the specifications of the neighborhood where he bought his home.

    Was it in the ts of millions, or the hundreds of millions? You could definitely tell from the house itself.

    "Don''t you have to work?"

    Yang Hao was chewing the vegetables in his mouth as he asked back.

    "Our work hours as fitness coaches are pretty flexible, and I happ to be free this afternoon with no sses."

    Mg Yuyu shrugged with a smile. After sessfully making a connection with Yang, she had canceled her private lesson for the afternoon.

    "I see, th I''ll have to continue to impose on you."

    Yang Hao didn''t mind taking Mg Yuyu along to take possession of the property, especially since filming a vlog about it might actually garner some atttion, and might ev help him make some money.

    "Yang, I''ll go change clothes first."

    Seeing that Yang had agreed, Mg Yuyu was overjoyed. She called out and th quickly left the break room.

    After she left, only Sun Xinyi and Yang Hao were left in the break room.

    At that momt, Sun Xinyi was feeling quiteplicated. Mg Yuyu had stol Yang away right under her nose, but she didn''t have a legitimate reason to stop it.

    Sun Xinyi thought about what her best frid Zhao Yingying had said the night before.

    She had said that a lot of little demons would actively hit on a man like Yang Hao and ev told Sun Xinyi to keep an eye out for him, to let her know about any little disturbance.

    Turns out, Zhao Yingying could really see into the future!

    Taking the initiative today just like the demon she was referred to as, Mg Yuyu''sbination of tactics had indeed be effective. Now, she was about to apany Yang to take possession of his new property.

    "Yang..."

    Sun Xinyi oped her mouth, wanting to give a warning about Mg Yuyu''s character.

    But after hesitating for a momt, she didn''t speak up.

    If she truly talked behind Mg Yuyu''s back, it would really be a bit like the "battle against the demon."

    "Speak freely if you have something to say."

    By this time, Yang Hao had finished the fat-reducing meal in his lunchbox, and he put down his chopsticks to look at Sun Xinyi.

    "It''s nothing."

    "I just wanted to ask what you would like to eat tomorrow?" Sun Xinyi shifted the topic, as she guinely didn''t have the habit of speaking ill of others behind their backs.

    "You decide, that''s fine."

    "After all, you''re the coach!"

    Since all the meals were going to be low in fat anyway, Yang Hao really didn''t care much.

    "All right."

    Sun Xinyi agreed and th said nothing more.

    After a while, Mg Yuyu returned. She was wearing a Chanel-style two-piece dress with bare-leg illusion tights underneath that made her look like she was wearing flesh-colored silk stockings, giving off a beautifully chilling vibe.

    "Yang, we can go now." Mg Yuyu called out with a beaming smile.

    Yang Hao nodded and left the fitness cter with Mg Yuyu.

    And Yu Lili and Zhou Ling, sitting behind the bar, were somewhat tak aback, especially Yu Lili, who was both a best frid and roommate to Mg Yuyu; she waspletely astonished.

    Just the night before, Mg Yuyu had told her about her ns to make a move, and now she had already "tak down" Yang.

    If they were heading out together, it was bound to involve some consumption!

    Just like what Sun Xinyi had gone through before.

    Thinking of this, both of them couldn''t help but feel a bit vious considering Yang''s financial power.

    "Yang, what kind of car is this? It looks so upscale, but I don''t recognize it."

    Mg Yuyu looked up inside the U8 with a face of curiosity, but in fact, the tea art master had already researched Yang Hao''s car information online.

    "This is the HiPhi U8, a BYD car."

    As Yang Hao was steering, he casually replied.

    "Wow!"

    "So this is the HiPhi U8!"

    Mg Yuyu first eximed and th asked, "Yang, is this the car that can be driv on water that you were talking about?"

    "Yes, this is the car," Yang Hao nodded, "but that''s just the hover mode, it''s not as exaggerated as you might think."

    "That''s still pretty amazing."

    "Super cool~!!"

    Mg Yuyu continued herplimts, aiming to maximize the emotive value.

 Chapter 46: 46, its really nice to have money!

    For a man, wh you don''t know how toplimt him, just praise his car, and you''ll never go wrong.

    If he drives a luxury car, you just need to sigh with admiration. If he drives an economical family car, you mtion how fuel-efficit and durable it is. If he''s on an electric scooter, you could say it''s great for avoiding traffic jams. And if it''s a bicycle, th you say it''s good for exercise.

    Mg Yuyu, this little bitch, obviously got it, her kind of praise and amazemt gave m a great sse of satisfaction.

    So, with these tea ceremony masters, as long as you don''t marry them, they are quite delightful to be a, providing emotional value anytime, anywhere.

    Although Yang Hao knew there was an elemt of performance in her behavior, ev knowing it was an act, he still felt veryfortable inside.

    It''s just like how a leader actually knows who is sucking up to them, ev though he knows your praise is insincere and exaggerated, he still joys it.

    "Big Brother Yang, may I take a selfie?"

    After a  of praise, Mg Yuyu started being mischievous again.

    And this move of hers was an hancemt of the previousplimts.

    Nowadays, girls gerally only want to take selfies and show off wh they are in luxury cars. So, wh she made this request to take a selfie, it showed maximum recognition for your car.

    "Feel free to do as you like,"

    Yang Hao nodded lightly. At that momt, he realized the befits of being single. If he were still married, he would have hesitated wh Mg Yuyu made such a request, and ev having her sit in the passger seat could easily lead to a domestic dispute.

    Having received an affirmative response, Mg Yuyu started to happily take selfies. Actually, her question was also a way to indirectly probe Yang Hao''s currt rtional status, if he allowed her to take selfies in the passger seat, it indicated that he had no concerns, no need to consider the feelings of another woman.

    This meant that Mr. Yang truly was a "big fish" in every sse of the term!

    As for having a five-year-old daughter.

    That was a bonus point. In the eyes of this tea ceremony master, she was sure she could get along well with the little girl, which would add ev more value in Yang Hao''s eyes.

    Beauty is a scarce resource for ordinary people, but wealthy m are never short of beautiful wom, so the value you can provide determines whether you can stay by his side.

    "Brother Yang, where are we going to receive the house?"

    After taking selfies for a while, Mg Yuyu asked again.

    "Star Cloud Bay," Yang Hao replied nonchntly.

    "Ah, Star Cloud Bay?"

    Mg Yuyu couldn''t help but exim in surprise. Star Cloud Bay was well-known in Jiangchg as a top-tier luxury residce.

    In Jiangchg City, where the average price of a house was a fifte thousand per square meter, the price in Star Cloud Bay was about sixty thousand, on par with the established luxury residces of Tiandi Yunting, but Star Cloud Bay was a newer developmt.

    Mg Yuyu''s exmation was not feigned. As a tea ceremony master, she was familiar with the luxury houses in Jiangchg. Star Cloud Bay consisted ofrge units only, with three types of apartmts: 88, 468, and 688 square meters.

    Ev the 88 square meter apartmts would cost over sevte million in total, and adding in the interior decoration, the price would be close to twty million. Therefore, those who could afford such houses typically had assets of over one hundred million.

    Because he might have only that one property, and like luxury cars, purchasing a luxury house is just the beginning, the costs of maintaining it are extremely high.

    An ordinary person wouldn''t be able to afford living in a Star Cloud Bay mansion if they were forbidd to sell it for cash.

    Last year, the average annual sry for urban employees on duty in Jiangchg City was a one hundred thousand, ording to official data. But the reality is that most people are earning a five or six thousand a month, which totals to an annual sry of sixty or sevty thousand. After paying property managemt fees, there''s not much left.

    If it''s the 688 square meter apartmt, congrattions, the money you earn wouldn''t ev cover the property managemt fees!

    And these fees are just a part of the costs associated with such luxury properties.

    "Big Brother Yang, you''re way toovish!"

    After managing her emotions, Mg Yuyu couldn''t help but express her awe.

    "Well, a house is just a ce to sleep,"

    Yang Hao replied with an air of nonchnce, although he too was filled with anticipation for his soon-to-be-acquired luxury home.

    Soon, the two arrived at the sales cter of Star Cloud Bay.

    "Sir, how may I assist you?"

    Upon tering the sales cter, a smiling receptionist immediately greeted them.

    "I''m here to take possession of a house," said Yang Hao.

    "May I have yourst name, sir?"

    "Yang."

    "Oh, Mr. Yang, I''ve already be notified. Pleasee this way, both of you."

    After Yang Hao reported his surname, the hostess''s smile deeped, and she led the two to the VIP lounge inside. Th, she thusiastically brought over tea and pastries.

    A momtter, informed of the news, the sales manager Lu Xiaoqin walked into the VIP lounge with a stack of contracts.

    "Mr. Yang, hello, I am the sales manager here, Lu Xiaoqin. Just call me Xiao Lu," she said.

    "This is the contract for the house and storefront you''re purchasing..."

    Lu Xiaoqin first introduced herself and th handed over two contracts to Yang Hao.

    "Mhm."

    Yang Hao nodded nonchntly, his heart racing with excitemt.

    He first flipped through the first contract and was th astonished by the house size listed!

    The house rewarded by the system was thergest model in Star Cloud Bay, with a total floor area of 688 square meters!

    If one calcted at sixty thousand per square meter, the total price of this house would exceed forty million!

    Hey, the house I bought in the Monopoly game seems to be therge t in Star Cloud Bay with 688 square meters.

    Should be, right?

    MD, I bought too many houses in the game; it''s a bit hard to remember...

    Although Monopoly is a virtual game, many aspects mimic reality, allowing yers to fulfill dreams they can''t achieve in real life.

    Yang Hao th looked at the second contract, which was for a 50 square meter storefront.

    This storefront was on themercial street built along with Star Cloud Bay, right outside the south gate of Star Cloud Bay.

    While it was stated as 50 square meters, the usable area was actually 300 square meters because the storefront had a ceiling height of 5.7 meters, allowing for another floor. This meant both the upper and lower floors could be 50 square meters each.

    In fact, many storefronts are built this way, sold as a single floor, but actually, another can be added.

    The currt price per square meter of storefronts on themercial street was roughly a one hundred thousand. Therefore, this 50 square meter storefront was valued at fifte million!

    This meant that for this set of tasks, the system rewarded almost fifty-five million Gold Coins!

    Yang Hao could definitely be considered as having hit the jackpot!

    He now had a luxury house and car, along with a 300 square meter storefront.

    Yang Hao signed his name on both contracts.

    Th, Lu Xiaoqin took Yang Hao to the property managemt cter to handle the move-in procedures.

    He paid the property managemt fees in one lump sum for five years, so Yang Hao didn''t need to worry about that anymore.

    "Yang, we use facial recognition for trance and exit in ourmunity. Please cooperate with us in recording your face," said a property managemt employee politely while pointing to the camera next to theputer.

    Yang Hao nodded and followed the instructions for facial recording.

    "Yang, this unites with the ability to record facial recognition for twelve individuals. Once those are filled, if there are still needs, you cane back to us to manage that. Would you like to record more?"

    The employee, while talking, instinctively nced at Mg Yuyu, not certain of her rtionship with Yang, so he could only subtly hint at it.

    Mg Yuyu looked expectantly at Yang Hao. Of course, she also wanted her face to be recorded; this treatmt was reserved for homeowners only.

    Inmunities like Star Cloud Bay, the security is extremely tight; ev delivery and takeaway services are not allowed inside. For the couriers, this was actually quite good because it reduced their workload. They just needed to leave the deliveries at the gatehouse, and from there, Star Cloud Bay''s security would bring them to the homeowners.

    As for ordinary visitors who wanted to ter themunity, they had to have their idtity confirmed by homeowners. What these top-tier luxury residces marketed was a philosophy of ''no strangers allowed''!

    So being able to use facial recognition to ter Star Cloud Bay was also a sign of status.

    "Yuyu, you register as well," Yang Hao said, nodding to an expectant Mg Yuyu.

    She was instantly delighted and hurriedly cooperated with the property managemt staff toplete her facial recording.

    The expericed worker had already discerned from their conversation that this young and beautiful girl must be nothing more than a mistress kept by Yang.

    Ah, it''s great to be rich!

    As the employee scanned over Mg Yuyu''s curvaceous figure, he couldn''t help but siltlymt in his heart.

 Chapter 47: 47, we must take down Yang!

    ```

    Yang Hao saw Xixi as a tool to be used, convit for asionally helping him shoot a video or for tering and exiting thepound.

    Recording Mg Yuyu''s facial features as a property manager was actually quite insidious because this move could almostpletely control little Xixi.

    It was like someone giving you the key to a vault, but the gold inside wasn''t yours. You could only look at it wistfully.

    If you wanted the gold inside the vault, you could only obey the orders of the vault''s owner, dreaming that one day the owner might share some of the gold with you.

    Having her facial features recorded by the property meant Yuyu had the key to the vault, allowing her to freelye and go in this upscalemunity, yet she didn''t own a thing here.

    While her vanity was satisfied, she also felt a huge gap in her heart and would desperately want to be a real master of this ce, which meant she would have to cling to Yang Hao''s coattails and meet all his needs.

    She wanted to reel in the big fish, Yang Hao.

    But now, she had swallowed the bait herself.

    If it wer''t for Yang Hao being a show-off, it''s very likely she would have be developed into an NPC; Yuyu''s fate would probably have be to be yed with and th kicked aside.

    After all, as an owner here, one had only to make a call to the property managemt, and Mg Yuyu''s facial information would be deleted, severing her ties with this upscalemunity!

    In truth, there were only five buildings within Star Cloud Bay, each separated by a hundred meters with excellt views. The most ctral and prestigious building, number , contained 688-square-meter units, one per floor.

    Yang Hao''s apartmt was on the 8th floor. Exiting the elevator, there was a spacious corridor. Since there was only one apartmt on this level, the corridor practically counted as Yang''s private space.

    The trance door was a reinforced armor door oped partially on one side, equipped with an embedded smart facial recognition and fingerprint lock.

    You could op the door with your face, ter a fingerprint, or use a password.

    The property butler gave Yang Hao the initial password and th st him a user manual. After moving in, he only needed to initialize the fingerprint lock ording to the manual and reset the password.

    "Mr. Yang, this is a move-in gift box from our property managemt. I wish you a pleasant life!"

    "If you have any issues in the future, just give me a call. I won''t disturb you both anymore..."

    The property butler handed Yang Hao a beautifully wrapped gift box and th tactfully excused himself and left.

    Yang Hao used the initial password to op the door, and was met by a living room so spacious it felt somewhat empty, easily over a hundred square meters in size.

    The house was delivered fully fitted, though it only came with basic appliances like a water heater, range hood, stove, and the like.

    However, items like a refrigerator, TV, and washing machine were not included, and neither was furniture.

    So, the alreadyrge apartmt appeared ev more empty, giving off a feeling of being excessively spaciousˇŞthe living room, balcony, and hallwaysbined might well cover one hundred and forty-five square meters.

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    Yang Hao didn''t rush to explore the tire apartmt but walked through the living room to the balcony instead.

    The view from the 8th floor was spectacr, overlooking the beautiful scery on both banks of the Yangtze RiverˇŞa truly luxurious river-view apartmt.

    "Wow, it''s so beautiful~!"

    Mg Yuyu couldn''t help but exim. In fact, she had no concept of 688 square meters, so wh Yang Hao oped the trance door, she waspletely tak aback.

    It was huge!!

    The living room alone was bigger than ordinary people''s tire houses!

    This kind of visual impact and the shock it brought were beyond description.

    Especially for a little bitch like Yuyu, who dreamt of snagging a wealthy husband, this was simply her ultimate goal!

    No, it had surpassed her ultimate goal!

    Yuyu had a college frid who married a rich second-geration, and the wedding apartmt was arge t over two hundred square meters.

    As a bridesmaid, Yuyu had thought that if she could also live in such arge t, she would be perfectly contt.

    Yet Yang''s apartmt was three times the size of her frid''s wedding home!

    And this was Star Cloud Bay!

    ```

    Jiangchg''s top luxury mansion!

    Just now, walking through the estate, it hardly differed from a park, with an extremely high greery rate, an artificialke, and an op-air swimming pool.

    I can hardly imagine how divine life would be for those who live here!

    Got to have it!

    I must win over Yang!

    Mg Yuyu took a deep breath, trying to appear as calm as possible, but her heart was already roaring with excitemt.

    She ev began to fantasize, if she could be thedy of the house, she would ce two wicker chairs on this spacious balcony, th sip tea while admiring the riverside sunset...

    The sce would be outrageously beautiful!

    This is what life should be like, I was just existing before!

    Mg Yuyu couldn''t help but sigh with emotion in her heart.

    Yang Hao, while appreciating the river view, also felt a simr stimt to Mg Yuyu''s. His previous marriage home was only a little over 50 square meters, almost the same size as the living room of this house now.

    Xixi would probably love it here, with so much space to run a!

    Yang Hao thought to himself, and th began to check out the other parts of the house. The house was a 6-bedroom, 3-living room design, with two huge suites facing south. The master suite exceeded 0 square meters, and the other suite was also 60 square meters, both featuring panoramic bay windows with a stunning 70-degree view.

    Considering the maid''s room, there were four rooms to the north, but Yang Hao didn''t need that many bedrooms. He nned to convert two of them into a study and a gym, leaving one for Li Manni, so she could asionallye stay over.

    The house was simply toorge; a full tour took a half an hour.

    And Mg Yuyu, this little bitch, grew ev more determined to secure Yang, ev already nning how to furnish that oversized master bedroom suite.

    The suite was simply too spacious, with over eighty square meters excluding the bathroom, wardrobe, and balcony.

    And the dressing table could be asrge as desired!

    "Yuyu, didn''t you say you wanted to film a vlog for receiving the house?"

    "Can we start filming now?"

    After the tour of the tire house, Yang Hao spoke up.

    In his mind, he was thinking it was time for little bitch to see the world and start working!

    "Mmm, I''ll start filming from the trance. Yang, if you don''t want to be on camera, you can stand behind me."

    Mg Yuyu nodded, having already conceived a rough filming n and contts for the script.

    "Okay, I''ll leave it to you now."

    Yang Hao cooperatively moved to the corridor.

    "Yang, let''s start filming from the momt we exit the elevator."

    "This corridor and the impressive trance door are also one of the highlights."

    Mg Yuyu, ready to start shooting, changed her mind again.

    "OK!"

    Yang Hao casually pressed the elevator button; the building had a total of 3 floors, meaning there were 3 units.

    However, the property manager had told Yang Hao that the upancy rate of the building was still less than half, so the two elevators serving one apartmt each were almost immediately avable whever called.

    Mg Yuyu tered the elevator and began the vlog filming for receiving the house.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao took the opportunity while she was filming to reset the intelligt facial recognition and fingerprint lock on the trance door, setting a new administrator passcode and recording new facial and fingerprint data.

    He didn''t call Mg Yuyu over for this process; he could grant her ess to the residtialpound, but to ter his home, she wasn''t qualified yet.

 Chapter 48: 48, the system has sent out benefits.

    Mg Yuyu had filmed the house-receiving vlog very seriously. Actually, she also took the opportunity to thoroughly tour the house again and imagined how she would n and utilize each room if she became the mistress of the house.

    "Yang, I''ve finished filming all the material, but I still need to edit and integrate it. I''ll sd it to youter, and th you can just post it on Kuaiyin."

    After filming the video, Mg Yuyu said considerately.

    "That would be great, Yuyu."

    Yang Hao politely responded, while thinking that using this little bitch as a tool was indeed the right move. With her help, he wouldn''t need to rack his brains over making videos. After all, this area really wasn''t his forte.

    "Come on, Yang, don''t be so formal with me!"

    "I don''t consider you an outsider..."

    Mg Yuyu replied with a smiling face.

    "Fine, I won''t be polite th."

    Yang Hao waved his hand: "Let''s go take another look at the retail space. After that, I have to pick up my daughter from school."

    "Okay."

    Mg Yuyu nodded obeditly and th reluctantly left the luxury house.

    "Yang, can I post this on my Momts?"

    While taking the elevator downstairs, Mg Yuyu timidly asked.

    "That''s your freedom; there''s no need to ask for my opinion."

    "But, just don''t include me in the photos."

    Yang Hao shrugged indiffertly. To tell the truth, he too wanted to show off on Momts, but if he really posted about suddly buying a mansion worth over forty million, his rtives and frids would definitely blow up, and th he''d still have to lie about where the money came from. There might ev be people asking to borrow money from him, too much hassle.

    Having Mg Yuyu, this little bitch, post about it on Momts was like showing off on his behalfˇŞafter all, the house was his.

    He was ev a bit curious about how Mg Yuyu would write the copy for her Momts post...

    "Rest assured, Yang, I know you like to keep a low profile."

    "As for your photos, I''ll treasure them in my album and won''t post them!"

    Mg Yuyu tilted her head up and gave Yang Hao a sweet smile.

    Her words were quite flirtatious. Yang Hao, being an older man, was also in a good mood after hearing this, but he didn''t let it get to his head. Instead, he siltly appraised: Yeah, she''s got the charm.

    Exiting the southern gate of thepound led to Star Cloud Bay''s associatedmercial street, and on the other side of this streety the "Gre View" residtialplex. Although thisplex was not as high-d as Star Cloud Bay, it was still a luxury neighborhood, with an average house price a forty thousand per square meter.

    The smallest units in theplex were  square meters, so the threshold for moving into this neighborhood was also over four million.

    The rtively approachable price and superior location made Gre View sell very well, with a high upancy rate, which provided a solid customer base for Star Cloud Commercial Street. Moreover, these were all people with spding power, after all, those who could afford to live in Gre View were considered wealthy.

    Yang Hao had already obtained the keys to the retail space from the property managemt. The space was bare, with nothing much to see.

    But the dream of Yang''s Hotpot was reignited in Yang Hao''s heart, as the saying goes, "Where you fall, there you must rise."

    The closure of his five hotpot restaurants was actually not rted to his managemt. The main issue was that due to the significant outbreak in Jiangchg, which was one of the earliest and most intse regions affected, countless restaurants closed down during those three years. Yang Hao was just a small boat in the vast ocean, overturned by the towering waves; it was all quite normal.

    Ding!

    A fortune quest triggered: "The Tycoon''s Original Inttion"

    To not forget one''s original inttion is to dure to the d.

    As a tycoon, one should not forget one''s roots. Always remember who you are, where you came from, where your roots lie, and with a heart full of gratitude, forge ahead!

    Quest contt: Reop Yang''s Hotpot Restaurant, call back the former employees.

    Fortune : An exclusive fund of t million for the oping.

    Befit : Hot pot restaurant''s revue cashback doubled.

    Just as Yang Hao was thinking about reoping the hot pot restaurant, the system notification sound rang in his mind once again.

    Befit mission?

    There was ev a befit mission!

    Yang Hao was first shocked, th overjoyed.

    The mission was equivalt to the system funding his dream and ev rewarding him with double the revue. If the 300-square-meter hot pot restaurant was managed well, the monthly revue should be several hundred thousand, or ev possibly over a million.

    And the system''s reward was a cashback double the revue, not the profit, which was very considerable!

    It really was a befit mission!

    Purely dispsing befits!

    This was much more reliable than "family members 3 click the link".

    Mg Yuyu wasn''t too interested in this storefront, mainly because having a 688-square-meter house beforehand made this 50-square-meter storefront seem quite shabby, especially since the in water-view storefront really didn''t have much to look at.

    While Yang Hao was idly wandering in the storefront, this little bitch meticulously selected nine photos and posted them to her social circle.

    Among these nine photos, eight were of the interior of the 688-square-meter luxury house, and only the one in the C position was her selfie tak while looking up inside a U8, and cleverly, she tilted her head as if she was leaning toward the driver''s side, but in reality, it was to show off the Looking Up logo on the seat headrest.

    Moreover, she had turned on location for this social circle post to show: Star Cloud Bay

    And she paired it with a positive caption: Apanying Yang to collect the house, I suddly understand the meaning of striving. Yuyu has to work hard~!

    After posting to her social circle, Mg Yuyu looked at Yang Hao with tder eyes. At that momt, thetter was standing in the cter of the empty storefront, hand on his chin, seemingly deep in thought.

    Suddly, she felt Yang was actually quite handsome.

    Mg Yuyu siltly marveled in her heart, unaware that this was actually the result of adding a money filter.

    Ding ding...

    The phone suddly rang; it was a message for Mg Yuyu on Weixun.

    She oped it to see that it was from someone named Qingqing.

    Seeing the message from the other party, Mg Yuyu couldn''t help but smirk slightly. This Qingqing was her university ssmate who rectly married a rich second-geration. Because she married well, she oft boasted about her wealth on social media.

    Although Mg Yuyu had a dect rtionship with her, all girls liked topare with each other, and she truly vied, and ev felt somewhat jealous of, Qingqing.

    But she knew that today, she could definitely turn the tables.

    She oped the chat with Qingqing, and sure ough, the other party was very excited in her words.

    "Yuyu, did you actually find a boyfrid who lives in Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Yuyu, does your boyfrid live in a 688-square-meter unit??"

    "Yuyu, where did you find such a rich boyfrid? You''ve never mtioned him before. Let''s meet up wh you have time!"

    Mg Yuyu hadn''t ev gott the chance to reply to Ma Ziqing''s triple strike wh new messages popped up.

    Xia: Yuyu, don''t forget us wh you rise to riches!

    Xia: So jealous I''m drooling. Can I visit your ce? I''ve always heard Star Cloud Bay is super luxurious.

    This person named Xia was also Mg Yuyu''s university ssmate. After graduation, both of them developed their careers in Jiangchg and would asionally meet up for meals, maintaining a dect rtionship.

    With two good frids sding messages one after another, Mg Yuyu was ev happier, her big eyes narrowing into slits with her smile.

    At this momt, this little bitch''s vanity was greatly satisfied.

 Chapter 49: 49, a mansion that would take 400 years of work to afford

    Bolli Fitness Cter.

    Yu Lili also saw Mg Yuyu''s Momts first thing.

    Oh my God!

    Star Cloud Bay!!

    She immediately noticed the obvious location information and couldn''t help eximing.

    She knew Yang Hao was rich, but she didn''t expect him to be a big shot living in Star Cloud Bay.

    After all, ev the cheapest house there costs nearly twty million.

    Yu Lili couldn''t help but regret her actions that day, having inttionally rmded this big shot to Sun Xinyi!

    I must seem like someone titled to worship at the Tai Miao in Sun Xinyi''s eyes!

    Yu Lili felt a mix of emotions, th clicked through Mg Yuyu''s photos one by one.

    "This..."

    "This house is just too big!"

    The visual impact from just looking at the photos was already shocking to her.

    "Lili, you have to see Yuyu''s Momts."

    That''s wh Zhou Ling also saw Mg Yuyu''s Momts. She noisily jabbed Yu Lili, only to discover she was already viewing Mg Yuyu''s photos.

    "Yang is just too extravagant!"

    "How many square meters is this house? Just the living room seems bigger than our tire ce."

    Zhou Ling eximed.

    "There are only three types of units in Star Cloud Bay, ev the smallest is almost 300 square meters, and the biggest nearly 700."

    Yu Lili had previously looked up information about Star Cloud Bay, but the thought of living there was so out of reach that she only hoped for a chance to visit.

    "Th Yang''s set must be the biggest type!"

    Zhou Ling said, flipping through Mg Yuyu''s photos.

    "It should be, at least it definitely isn''t the smallest one."

    Yu Lili wasn''t certain if it was the biggest unit. She remembered there was another type a 400 square meters, which she couldn''t distinguish just from the photos.

    Lounge.

    Sun Xinyi, who had just finished an aerobics ss, was drinking water.

    Hearing the murmurs from the reception, she immediately oped Weixun, th scrolled to Mg Yuyu''s Momts.

    The photos of thevish mansion also made quite an impact on her; the ce she and Zhao Yingying were rting was a mere sevty-some square meters, not ev half the size of the living room in the photos.

    If she hadn''t se such a luxurious house, she wouldn''t feel bad about where she lived, but after seeing it, she inevitably felt a gap.

    If this were just a stranger''s house, she might not have felt much, maybe a bit of awe, but this house belonged to Yang Hao.

    A man who bought her a hundred private training sessions and also gave her a Prada bag and an LV bracelet.

    This man had spt ts of thousands in just a few days of knowing her.

    Sun Xinyi was no fool; she naturally didn''t think Yang Hao was without ulterior motives.

    It''s just that Yang was good at handling things, always having a legitimate reason for giving her gifts, making it hard for her to refuse.

    Especially that LV bracelet; in order for her to ept it, he ev gave one to her bestie Zhao Yingying as well.

    Although he said nothing verbally, Sun Xinyi felt that Yang definitely wanted to pursue her, and she thought that "pursuing" should have an ing attached to it.

    It was ongoing.

    So the mansion she saw in Mg Yuyu''s Momts might have something to do with her.

    Naturally, her feelings were a bitplicated, or perhaps, shak.

    A "ding" sounded from Weixun.

    It was a message from Zhao Yingying: Dear, any news about our old man? (?????????)

    She ev st a goofy emoji along with the .

    Since yesterday, Zhao Yingying, her bestie, had be calling Yang Hao "our old man."

    And seeing Zhao Yingying''s Weixun message, Sun Xinyi''s heart tighted.

    She somewhat regretted saying too much that day, actually agreeing to give up Yang Hao and ev dering in front of her bestie that she would never be someone''s stepmother.

    And now, her best frid is treating herself like a wingman.

    This situation made her quite passive.

    She thought for a momt, th st over a screshot of Mg Yuyu''s Momts.

    Alisa (Yingying): What???

    Alisa (Yingying): Ah! Sure ough, a little demon has made a move on my "old baby"!

    Alisa (Yingying): Sd the picture separately, I want to see!

    Alisa (Yingying): I knew that Mg Yuyu was no good!!

    Alisa (Yingying): Yang, you have to hold on!!

    After the screshot was st, Zhao Yingying immediately bombarded her with a flurry of messages.

    Sun Xinyi th forwarded the photo from Mg Yuyu''s Momts to her frid, who stopped the message bombardmt right away, probably focusing on the photos.

    As for Sun Xinyi''s mood, it was extremelyplicated. After contemting for a momt, she oped a chat with the note "Li" in it, her childhood frid who was currtly making her way in Capital City. They had always kept in touch and were very close; they were the kind who told each other everything.

    She didn''t sd a  message but st a sticker of a little girl looking very aggrieved.

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    Li replied immediately: Yo, who''s bullying our Yibao???

    Sun Xinyi with a face full of ck lines: How many times have I said, don''t call me Yibao!!!

    Li: Hahaha, doesn''t that just show you''re full of "juice"!

    This childhood frid had no scruples in starting up her car.

    Sun Xinyi was speechless, but she was used to her frid''s way of chatting. Her childhood frid was a true veteran in rtionships, having had too many boyfrids to count.

    Sun Xinyi organized her thoughts and th replied: What would you do if a man who lives in a mansion worth ts of millions and drives a luxury car worth a million pursues you?

    Li: I''d ask you to ssh me with pee to wake me up!

    Sun Xinyi was speechless again and continued: What if he''s a divorced old man who also has a daughter?

    Li: What old man, that''s my "old baby"!

    Sun Xinyi: ...

    Li: Is his daughter about your age?

    Obviously, her girlfrid had guessed the situation Sun Xinyi was referring to, so the question was a serious one.

    Sun Xinyi: No, she''s only five years old.

    Li: Five years old???

    Li: How about I take this bullet for you!!

    Li: Yibao, you know me, I''m actually not interested in any mansion worth ts of millions or a luxury car worth a million, what I really want is to be someone''s stepmother!!

    Seeing this childhood frid''s message, Sun Xinyi couldn''t help but roll her eyes, as the answer was obvious.

    In front of absolute wealth, things like older age, divorce, and having a child are no problems.

    This was the attitude of both her frid and her best frid, Zhao Yingying.

    One could only say that societal views have changed!

    Of course, those girls who pursue true love and don''t care about material conditions must exist, it''s just that they are much rarer now.

    Li: Make sure to grasp it well; the chance to cross social sses is rare.

    This childhood frid st another message, surprisingly serious this time.

    Almost at the same time, Zhao Yingying''s message came through: A colleague said Yang''s house is a 688 square meters type at Star Cloud Bay, worth over forty million.

    Alisa (Yingying): Yang''s worth must be over a hundred million!

    Alisa (Yingying): So, I actually rejected a billionaire that night!

    Alisa (Yingying): Dear, I suddly lost confidce in myself. Ev if I earn a hundred thousand a year, it would take me four hundred years to afford his apartmt!

    Alisa (Yingying): That means I would have had to start working from the fourth year of Tianqi!

    Looking at the messages from her best frid, Sun Xinyi also fell into thought. Some things really can''t be considered too deeply, such as the chasm-like wealth gap.

    Some people live in mansions worth forty million, while others can''t ev afford a forty-square-meter apartmt!

 Chapter 50: 50, person has resigned, waiting for Haos call!

    Belle Kindergart trance.

    Yang Hao arrived earlier today, with fifte minutes still to go before Xixi got out of school.

    He didn''t get out of the car but sat in the vehicle and oped up the folded group chat, finding the group named [Yang''s Hot Potˇ¤Prosperous Business].

    This group was for the employees of Yang Hao''s hot pot restaurant, which at its peak had over sixty members. With the closure of the restaurant, only 8 remained, 7 excluding Yang Hao himself.

    Yang Hao had thought about disbanding the group, but he couldn''t bear to do it, thinking it would keep the memory alive, and perhaps there would be a chance for aeback, to gather everyone together again.

    Those still in the group were almost all employees who had followed Yang Hao from very early on; the shortest ture among them was three to four years, as for the likes such as Xu Meizhu who had worked with him for t years.

    So many had be frids, asionally chatting in the group, and thest time someone had spok was three days ago.

    Xu Meizhu was organizing a get-together, tagging Yang Hao, but he hadn''t be following the folded group''s messages and didn''t reply.

    Perhaps because their former boss hadn''t responded, not many others did, and in the d, the n fizzled out.

    Yang Hao considered for a momt, th tagged everyone: Brothers and sisters, it''s be a long time, let''s meet next Monday afternoon at Maji Hot Pot on Star Cloud Commercial Street; I''ll treat you all, try to make it!

    Hao Xiaoshuai: Hao, are you finallying out of retiremt?

    Zhang Meiling: Wow, refreshingly gerous boss, I happ to have Monday off, I''ll definitely be there!

    He Wei: Perfect, I wasn''t sure which day to take off, I''ll take Monday th.

    ...

    After sding the message, he immediately received several responses, all explicitly stating they would definitely attd.

    Seeing these familiar names, Yang Hao''s lips curved into a slight smile; they were all brothers and sisters who had struggled together. Seeing their names reminded him of the days running the hot pot restaurant; it was busy and exhausting, but the feeling of striving for a better life was something to reminisce.

    While Yang Hao was lost in these memories, Xu Meizhu st him a Weixin message: Hao, why don''t we gather at the ce I work now? We can get a discount.

    Seeing the message from this loyal employee + dear sister, Yang Hao chuckled and shook his head, knowing she wanted to save him some money.

    He immediately replied: There''s a reason for the choice of vue for the gathering, you''ll find out wh the timees.

    By the way, quit your currt job!

    Hongshan Barbecue.

    The dinner rush hour hadn''t arrived yet, so the store wasn''t busy. Xu Meizhu was stunned as she looked at the Weixin message on her phone.

    Ever since Yang''s Hot Pot closed down, she had imagined many times that one day Yang Hao would suddly call her or sd her a Weixin message telling her he was oping a new store, asking for her help.

    Ev if it was just a pancake stall, she would be willing!

    But she never received that call.

    A few days ago, she did run into Yang Haoing to the store to pick up a delivery order. Seeing the once proud and ambitious man reduced to delivering takeout, her heart ached, and she ev drank a bit of alcohol wh she got back to her rted room after work.

    At the same time, the thought of waiting for Yang Hao''s call broke off; she felt there would not be such a call at least in the short term!

    However, to her surprise, less than a week had passed, and the long-awaited message actually arrived!

    She knew Yang Hao too well; he was a man of his word. Since he''d asked her to resign, it meant he needed her help to start a business again.

    "Manager Xu, you shouldn''t be on your phone during working hours!"

    "As a manager, you have to lead by example!"

    As Xu Meizhu stared nkly at the message Yang Hao had st her on the micro-messaging app, a plump middle-aged woman emerged from behind the bar.

    This woman was the owner of the barbecue restaurant and rarely appeared in the shop, but whever she did, she made sure to assert her presce, especially targeting Xu Meizhu, for a simple reason: she suspected that her husband hired such a beautiful woman as the manager with ulterior motives!

    "Put away your phone already, do you still want to work here?"

    "If you don''t want to work, just say it outright!"

    Seeing that Xu Meizhu wasn''t reacting, the owner''s wife scolded her again with a tse face. Her voice was so loud that several waitstaff in the restaurant also looked over.

    ying with your phone during work hours is indeed improper, but in the catering industry, there''s not a single waiter who doesn''t use their phone because it''s really quiet wh it''s not mealtime, and one can''t just sit doing nothing.

    So wh the shop isn''t busy, neither the boss nor the manager would bother about staff ying with their phones.

    These days it''s hard to recruit waitstaff, and if you''re too strict, they''ll just walk out without hesitation, since the post-millnials won''t keep silt and put up with it.

    Being a waiter isn''t a secure job anyway, and if it''s notfortable, just switch to another ce!

    Xu Meizhu looked up at the owner''s wife, whose face was full of fleshy folds.

    If it had be before, she would have dured it, since she wasn''t like the ordinary waitstaff and had passed the age of youthful recklessness.

    But now, things were differt!

    She had intded to submit her resignation anyway.

    "I really don''t want to work here anymore!"

    "Settle the wages for this week and I''ll leave right now!"

    Actually, Xu Meizhu could guess what the owner''s wife was thinking, which was nothing more than worrying about her getting involved with her husband. But Xu Meizhu naturally had no such inttions, so she had be upright and unafraid of her shadow, indiffert to the owner''s wife''s snide remarks.

    However, at this momt, she could take advantage of the owner''s wife''s eagerness to have her leave and im this week''s wages.

    If it wer''t for this little episode, had she initiated the resignation, she would likely have lost this week''s wages, but now it was differt, the owner''s wife wanted her to leave, and naturally wouldn''t begrudge this small amount of money.

    "Fine!"

    "You said it yourself!"

    "Your monthly wage is six thousand, right? I''ll transfer you one thousand five hundred!"

    As soon as the owner''s wife heard Xu Meizhu was leaving, she was indeed overjoyed, and ev fearing Xu Meizhu might change her mind, she immediately transferred one thousand five hundred yuan to her through the micro-messaging app.

    "Thanks!"

    "We shall part ways here!"

    After receiving the money, Xu Meizhu''s lips curled up slightly. One thousand five hundred yuan, take it wh it''s free. This money should be ough for everyone''s gathering on Monday.

    With that said, she tossed her work jacket onto the bar and left with a carefree turn.

    The owner''s wife and other waitstaff were left dumbfounded,  of them had expected Xu Meizhu to leave so resolutely.

    Especially the owner''s wife, who thought she was dreaming; she never expected the little vix in her eyes to leave so easily.

    She turned her head, her gaze sweeping over the few ugly waitstaff, and her hanging heart finally settled.

    Outside the shop.

    Xu Meizhu first let out a deep breath, th immediately replied to Yang Hao on the micro-messaging app: I''ve resigned, waiting for Hao''s summon!

 Chapter 51: When I think of the feast in the dish, Id rather have a roasted sweet potato.

    Looking up from his U8 device.

    Yang Hao was shocked to see Xu Meizhu''s messageˇŞhis message had only be gone for three minutes, right?

    And there she was, done with her resignation!

    His original inttion had be to give her a heads-up, since most stores required a one-month notice for resignations.

    He hadn''t expected Xu Meizhu to be so efficit.

    "Enjoy this weekd fully, you will officially start work next week."

    The system befit of t million in special funds for oping a store had arrived; since Xu Meizhu had so quickly regained her freedom, it was perfect to put her in charge of the store''s rovation. A three-hundred-square-meter store isn''t a small projectˇŞit needed someone to oversee the whole process, and there was also a lot of prep work to be done before the new store''s oping.

    Xu Meizhu quickly replied with an "OK" emot, without ev asking what Yang Hao wanted her to do.

    This silly girl, she isn''t afraid I might sell her.

    Yang Hao smiled to himself, pleased by the feeling of being trusted.

    Knee dip in the sea of stars.

    But what he didn''t know was that Xu Meizhu had already mtally prepared herself to join him in setting up a pancake stall if necessary; she really didn''t care about what kind of work Yang Hao was going to assign herˇŞthe worst-case scario would be a street stall.

    Every journey begins with a single step.

    Things will get better and better; she believed in Hao!

    Having settled the details for the gathering, it was almost time for Xixi to finish school.

    Yang Hao got out of the car and walked to the trance of the kindergart.

    Seeing him, Zhang Guilin immediately came forward with a beaming smile: "Yang, I heard you and Yingying are getting along quite well!"

    "Why did you say you wer''t suitable before!"

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao was slightly startled: "Mrs. Zhang, who said we''re getting along quite well?"

    "Yingying did; she said she''s very satisfied with you."

    Zhang Guilin said with a smile: "Yang, Yingying is young and it''s her first marriage. If you marry her, she could ev give you a big fat boy, th you''ll have both a son and a daughter!"

    Yang Hao felt embarrassed; he had only met Zhao Yingying onceˇŞhow had marriage and childre into the conversation?

    "Mrs. Zhang, I just got divorced not long ago, and I really hav''t thought about getting married so soon."

    "And Yingying and I are just frids; you might be mistak!"

    Yang Hao quickly rified his rtionship with Zhao Yingying, concerned for his reputation as a divorced single father.

    "Yang, it''s not for me to say but,"

    "why are you being picky? I introduced Yingying to you because I think you''re a good person; you really should seize the opportunity!"

    Seeing Yang Hao''s attitude, Zhang Guilin was somewhat anxious. Yang understood that the warm-hearted Mrs. Zhang did have good inttions. For a divorced single father like himself, it indeed wouldn''t be easy to marry a young and pretty girl like Zhao Yingying, who was in her first marriage.

    But things change over time.

    The information Zhang Guilin had was outdated. For Yang Hao, it was a case of "thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west"; do not underestimate the middle-aged man in poverty!

    If there were rankings, he would be at the king level among divorced single m!

    "By the way, Yang, you do have a house, don''t you?" Zhang Guilin asked again.

    "Uh, yes."

    Yang Hao nodded; if she had asked him yesterday, his answer would have be no.

    "How big is it?"

    "Mrs. Zhang, which one are you asking about?"

    Yang Hao now owned two properties: one a sixty square meters, and the other over six hundred square meters.

    "You have more than one property, Yang?"

    Zhang Guilin had never discussed real estate with Yang before. In her subconscious, a divorced single dad like Yang should at least own one property, but it turned out there was an unexpected gain.

    "Uh, two of them."

    Yang Hao replied honestly.

    "How big are they?" Zhang Guilin asked curiously.

    "One is 65 square meters..."

    "A two-bedroom apartmt?" interrupted Zhang Guilin.

    "Yes."

    Zhang Guilin nodded slightly: "A bit small, but ough to live in. What about the other one?"

    "688 square meters."

    Yang Hao said.

    "Six..."

    "Wait, how many square meters???"

    Zhang Guilin heard the number starting with six and thought it was also a sixty square meters, but the numbering out of Yang Hao''s mouth seemed to be six hundred.

    "688 square feet!"

    Yang Hao repeated with a calm face.

    However, this time Zhang Guilin exploded, "Yang, Auntie always thought you were a steady and honest kid, how could you lie to Auntie!"

    "Actually, a house of sixty-some square feet is ough to live in!"

    Zhang Guilin once again seriously admonished, "In front of Yingying, you mustn''t talk like this, she''ll think you''re too extravagant."

    "Yeah, young man, a man should boast with some measure, know the limits."

    An elderly grandpa picking up his grandson from school chimed in from the side.

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao was at a loss for words, only offering a wry smile.

    MD, nowadays no one believes the truth anymore.

    He just wanted to be an honest old man, it''s too hard!

    Fortunately, at that momt the childr were let out of school, sessfully diverting the atttion of Zhang Guilin and the random grandpa.

    Xixi caught sight of her dad standing out from the crowd and excitedly waved her little hands.

    There were two momts each day wh this young girl was happiest, one was eating, and the other was getting out of school.

    He took Xixi from Jiang Yuqi, but felt that Mrs. Qiqi, usually so fridly, looked at him a bit strangely today, ev somewhat cold.

    However, Yang Hao didn''t give it much thought, people are all moody, especially wom''s emotions are unpredictable, perhaps Mrs. Qiqi wasn''t in a good mood today.

    "Daddy, tomorrow is the part-child sports day, Mrs. Qiqi said there are a lot of gifts, we must win, okay!"

    Once they were in the car, Xixi said with a face full of anticipation.

    "Mm, we will definitely win!"

    Yang Hao nodded and smiled. With the foundationid by long-term food delivery and rect fitness, he felt his physical condition was pretty good.

    "Right, Mrs. Qiqi taught you guys to recite another poem today, didn''t she?"

    "Mhm!"

    Xixi nodded vigorously, "Daddy, this time I remembered all of it."

    "Th recite one for Daddy to hear."

    Yang Hao was looking forward to it, as he noticed the confidce brimming in Xixi''srge eyes, clearly having memorized it well.

    "Okay."

    Xixi nodded, th began the day''s recitation.

    "Sympathy for the Peasants"

    "Tang Dynastyˇ¤Li Sh"

    "At noon, hoeing in the fields, sweat drips down to the earth beath the rows..."

    The young girl''s voice was soft and sweet, reciting the first two lines smoothly.

    The proud father Yang Hao nodded slightly, his eyes filled with a gtle light.

    Improvemt, at least she didn''te up with something like ''iron pot stewing a big goose.''

    Th, he listed as Xixi continued, "Who knows in the dish..."

    "Who knows in the dish..."

    The young girl hesitated here, tilting her little head in thought before her eyes lit up, and she loudly said, "Who knows in the dish, not as good as roasted sweet potatoes!"

    Yang Hao, hand on the steering wheel, twitched slightly, and his gtle gaze turned serious.

    "Xixi, are you sure Mrs. Qiqi taught you this?"

    Yang Hao asked with a grim face.

    "Yes!"

    Xixi nodded earnestly, "Mrs. Qiqi had us repeat it many times!"

    "Don''t you think there''s something wrong with thatst line?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Daddy, did I get it wrong again?"

    Xixi pouted her small mouth, looking pitifully at her driving daddy.

    "Who knows in the dish, every grain was hard-earned."

    Yang Hao corrected helplessly.

    "Oh, oh, oh, that''s how Mrs. Qiqi recited it..."

    Xixi nodded repeatedly, th pouting againined, "It''s all Pg Haoxuan''s fault, I had already learned it!"

    "Pg Haoxuan again..."

    Yang Hao remembered thatst time''s ''iron pot stewing a big goose'' also came from this kid.

    Well, the ability to fabricate stories isn''t bad, he can go to Qidian to write novels wh he grows up, he might ev be a tinum-level author!

 Chapter 52: 52, the lament of the hardworking strugglers

    Jiangchg University.

    Li Manni and Xu Wqian were packing their luggage, after all, they were moving out tomorrow.

    Although there is limited space in the dorms and they couldn''t have too much luggage, girls always have many bits and pieces.

    "Manni, what kind of car does your brother-inw have? I wonder if it can fit all this stuff."

    Xu Wqian had packed two suitcases just with clothes, and other misceneous items filled tworge wov bags. She wasn''t ev done packing.

    "His car is pretty big, but it seems like we have too many things, maybe it''s better to call a moving service," said Li Manni, whose luggage was simr to Xu Wqian''s, except she had fewer clothes and more books, filling an tirerge wov bag.

    "We two can ride in your brother-inw''s car, taking some fragile items with us, and let the moving service transport the luggage," Xu Wqian suggested.

    "Hmm, that could work," nodded Li Manni, thinking the n feasible.

    "Huh, I got a message from thendlord?"

    Xu Wqian had be so busy packing that she hadn''t checked her phone. Now, as she was nearly done, she picked it up and noticed a message from thendlord.

    She quickly oped the message and th was stunned, "Huh?"

    "This..."

    "What''s wrong?" asked Li Manni, who was drinking water and looking at her with confusion.

    "Thendlord has returned the rt, saying that the apartmt is no longer avable for rt."

    "How can they do this? They should have told us earlier!" Xu Wqianined angrily, wanting to scold thendlord in the messaging app but decided to ept the returned rt first.

    Once the money was received, Xu Wqian angrily replied, "Your action constitutes a breach of contract; returning the rt isn''t ough!"

    After sding the message, she asked Li Manni, "Manni, should we demandpsation?"

    "In theory, we could," Li Manni replied, also inexpericed with such matters.

    "Th we''ll ask for one month''s rt aspsation!" Xu Wqian immediately st another message to thendlord: At leastpsate us with one month''s rt!

    However, right after she st the message, all she got back was a red exmation mark.

    "Huh?"

    "He actually blocked me!!"

    "What a person!!" Harboring frustrated rage, Xu Wqian found herself feeling helplessly like she was punching cotton.

    "This person is utterly untrustworthy!"

    Li Manni was at a loss for words, not expecting to counter such a situation.

    "Ah, I''m so mad!!"

    "I want to sue him!!" Xu Wqian clched her small fists, wishing she could punch the untrustworthyndlord.

    "Let it go, we got our rt and deposit back, so there''s no real loss. Going through awsuit could take forever," Li Manni advised.

    A while ago, she covered an interview involving andlord-tant dispute, where thendlord wanted to withhold part of the deposit because they felt the tant left the apartmt too dirty. But the tant, infuriated, destroyed the apartmt''s interior, forfeiting the deposit and fleeing.

    The outragedndlord reported it to the police.

    But the police considered it a civil matter and,cking evidce to definitively me the tant, advised thendlord to pursue legal action.

    However, legal proceedings in such cases can drag on, and quantifying damage andpsation is not straightforward. Ev if thendlord won thewsuit, receiving thepsation was not guaranteed.

    Enduring such an ordeal is indeed distressing, but thendlord in that case was partly to me. Somendlords act this way, looking for excuses to withhold deposits wh tants move out. If theye across an easy-going tant, the tant is likely to suffer in silce, but with those who are hot-tempered, it could lead to a counterproductive oue, or ev mutual destruction.

    Although this situation wasn''t the same as the one with Li Manni going on an assignmt, the final procedures were pretty simr, and since there were no financial losses involved, the court might not ev support their ims.

    "No way, I just can''t swallow this bitterness!"

    "I''m going to curse him continuously for a hundred days, what kind of person is he!"

    Xu Wqian, who had just tered society not long ago, clearly hadn''t suffered ough of its harsh blows yet, with more experice, things like this wouldn''t seem like a big deal at all.

    A big forest attracts all kinds of birds.

    You can''t expect everyone to live up to your own standards of quality and morality.

    "Luckily it''s the weekd, so there''s time to look for a ce."

    Li Manni offeredforting words.

    "Sigh, guess that''s the only option now..."

    Xu Wqian flopped down onto a chair, deted like a punctured ball.

    Li Manni st a message to Yang Hao: Brother-inw, I won''t be moving tomorrow afternoon after all, so you don''t need to keep your afternoon free.

    At this momt, Yang Hao was at an art training cter, attding a piano trial ss with Xixi.

    Not being able to afford it in the past, but now that their financial situation had improved, Yang Hao thought of letting Xixi learn one or two musical instrumts. Of course, these instrumts had to be ones she was interested in, so attding trial sses was necessary for her to get a feel for them.

    Seeing Li Manni suddly saying she wouldn''t be moving, Yang Hao asked about the situation, th found out that thendlord had suddly breached the contract.

    After thinking it over, Yang Hao st the address of the apartmt he''d bought in the morning to Li Manni: This residtial area is pretty close to your workce, right?

    In fact, he already knew the answer to this, as he had looked for a broker nearby after dropping off Li Manni that morning, so Fghua Residtial Area naturally wouldn''t be far from her workce.

    Indeed, Li Manni gave a positive response.

    Yang Hao was intding to sd another message, but seeing that it was only six o''clock, he decided to call her directly.

    "If it''s okay for you to stay there, I''ll go to the university right now to help you move your stuff over. That way, you can be more rxed at the family sports day tomorrow."

    "What?"

    "But the rt for that residtial area is a bit high."

    "Wqian and I don''t have such a high budget."

    Although Fghua Residtial Area was an old neighborhood, its excellt location meant a two-bedroom apartmt rted for a two thousand five hundred.

    Li Manni and Xu Wqian, however, had rted an apartmt in a rtively more out-of-the-way location, where the rt was only one thousand eight hundred.

    "How much was the rt for the ce you were leasing before?" Yang Hao asked.

    "One thousand eight hundred."

    "Th this ce will also be rted to you for one thousand eight hundred."

    "What, this??"

    Li Manni was baffled: "Brother-inw, but thendlord won''t agree!"

    "He will."

    Yang Hao was certain in his tone, and without dwelling on this issue, he continued, "Is everything mostly packed up?"

    "Er, pretty much."

    "I''ll be there in about forty minutes."

    After saying that, Yang Hao hung up the phone.

    Li Manni in her dormitory was utterly bewildered, as clever as she was, she couldn''t untangle this situation right away.

    The apartmt was probably a frid''s of her brother-inw''s, but if the rt was cut to one thousand eight hundred, that would be six to sev hundred below the market price. Her brother-inw wouldn''t be nning to cover the differce himself, would he??

    "Oh my dear Manni, why is rting in Jiangchg so expsive!"

    "It''s just too unfridly for us wage earners! Rt, food, transportation, utilities, phone bills, plus clothes and cosmetics, I feel like my four thousand five Gold Coin monthly sry just isn''t ough!"

    "Ahh, won''t some domineering CEO like me and take me under his wing... I''m asking to be kept..."

    As Xu Wqian scrolled through the rtal APP, the steep rts made her agitated, punching her chest in mock desperation like a distressed worker.

 Chapter 53: 53, in ancient times there were many cases of sisters marrying the same husband

    "Mr. Yang, I think Xixi is actually quite talted in piano, and her currt age is just right to start learning,"

    Mr. Li, who was responsible for giving Xixi her piano lesson, said to Yang Hao with a smile after the trial lesson ded.

    "Hmm, we''ll go home and think about it."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, knowing his precious daughter all too well, he figured the piano was a no-go since the little girl had be yawning through the lesson.

    "Alright, here''s my business card. Mr. Yang, feel free to contact me at any time."

    Mr. Li handed over another business card.

    Yang Hao courteously epted it and motioned for Xixi to say goodbye.

    "Daddy, I don''t want to learn piano."

    After they left the art training cter, Xixi initiated the conversation.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded, having realized that his darling daughter likely didn''t have much of a connection with the art of piano.

    In fact, Yang Hao was quite ke on having Xixi learn piano, as girls ying piano have a truly elegant demeanor, and ying the piano requires sitting with a straight back, which is also a way to hance one''s temperamt.

    However, learning piano can be a tedious process, and once you start, it''s usually amitmt of several years at a minimum. So, it could be quite painful without interest.

    Yang Hao was currtly holding onto the script "Do Not Bully the Midlife Poor" and had no inttion of making his precious daughter suffer this hardship.

    Thus, Xixi''s personal wishes were the priority.

    "Daddy, can I learn to y the suona? I just saw that uncle ying the suona and it looked so interesting."

    Just as Yang Hao was pondering what ss to try next with Xixi, the little girl suddly piped up.

    "Ah?"

    "Suona??"

    Yang Hao was stunned for a momt, th mtally evaluated the usefulness of learning the suona.

    Seems like it mighte in handy wh I kick the bucket!

    From that perspective, it would indeed be more practical than piano; wh his day came, Xixi could y something like "Second Spring Eulogy" or "Cherish Partal Grace."

    But a girl learning to y the suona? That''s just too damn incongruous!

    Especially wh his darling daughter is so adorable!!

    "Daddy, can I learn it?"

    Seeing Yang Hao hadn''t spok for a while, Xixi pouted and pressed for an answer.

    "We''ll try it out wh we have time."

    "But now, daddy needs to take you to see your little aunt."

    Yang Hao brushed it off, thinking the little girl would probably forget about learning the suona in a couple of days.

    "Are we going to see Little Aunt now?"

    "That''s great~!"

    Upon hearing they were off to see her little aunt, Xixi immediately cheered with excitemt, as she especially adored her little aunt wh it wasn''t time for English lessons.

    ...

    Jiangchg University.

    Inside the girls'' dormitory.

    "So you''re saying your brother-inw has found us an apartmt and wants us to move in right now?"

    Xu Wqian looked at Li Manni with a puzzled face.

    "That seems to be the case."

    "A two-bedroom in Fghua Residtial Area for eighte hundred??"

    Xu Wqian was somewhat incredulous: "It can''t be an unfurnished ce, right? The rt for a two-bedroom in that area, ev the cheapest, is a twty-four or five hundred. If I remember correctly, it''s also close to both of our workces, the only downside being the expsive rt!"

    "My brother-inw didn''t mtion the state of the apartmt, but since he said we can move in immediately, I doubt it''s unfurnished," Li Manni replied.

    "Alright th."

    "Let''s just trust my brother-inw; he wouldn''t let us down!"

    Xu Wqian didn''t ask any further questions and continued packing up her things.

    After they had packed their belongings, Li Manni also received a call from Yang Hao, saying he was already downstairs at the dormitory.

    The two girls immediately began moving their luggage downstairs.

    "Ah, I forgot to call for a moving service. I wonder if your brother-inw''s car can fit all this."

    "By the way, what kind of car does he have again?"

    As they carried their stuff downstairs, Xu Wqian asked.

    "He said it was a BYD, anyway, the car was pretty big," Li Manni replied.

    "BYD does haverge SUVs. Brother-inw, your car has to be powerful; that way, we can ev save a bit on hage fees!"

    Xu Wqian grumbled as she struggled with her luggage.

    But as soon as she stepped out of the girls'' dormitory, her eyes were immediately drawn to a Voyah U8 parked not far from the dorm trance. "Eh, has some studt be tak under the wing of a tycoon?"

    "A Voyah U8, huh? That''s a million-yuan luxury car!!"

    Xu Wqian worked as an editor for a new mediapany. The Voyah U8 was a car that naturally attracted atttion, and she had ev writt two proposals rted to it, so she recognized it at a nce.

    "A million-yuan luxury car??"

    Li Manni, who was standing beside her, looked baffled at her frid. Having ridd in the Voyah U8 twice, she only thought that BYD had made the interior very luxurious, without knowing the car was that expsive.

    "It''s BYD''s premium brand. The price on the road is over . million, and it seems you have to pay extra to get one!"

    "Eh, BYD??"

    Xu Wqian suddly remembered what Li Manni had just mtioned about her brother-inw driving a BYD.

    While she was still in a daze, the door to the driver''s seat of the Voyah U8 oped and a tall man stepped out.

    "Xu Wqian, long time no see."

    Yang Hao had met Xu Wqian before, once wh Li Manni started her freshman year, and another time wh he came to the university to bring Li Manni some items.

    Although thatst time was two years ago, Li Manni frequtly mtioned this good frid, so Yang Hao had a somewhat deep impression of her.

    "Brother-inw, sorry for troubling you thiste, really!"

    Xu Wqian quickly responded and also called him brother-inw, following Li Manni''s lead.

    "It''s nothing, just a small matter," Yang Hao said with a wave of his hand and added, "But regarding the title, just change it to Yang, that''s fine."

    "Okay, Yang!"

    Xu Wqian automatically added a ''big'' in the middle and called him Yang, feeling that it sounded fridlier.

    Just th, Xixi hopped out of the backdoor and ran towards Li Manni while chuckling, "Auntie, I''vee to pick you up too!"

    Li Manni put down her luggage and affectionately touched the little girl''s head.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, oped the trunk of the Voyah U8 and stuffed in the three suitcases and a wov bag they had brought down, with some space still left over.

    "Can I go into the girls'' dormitory?"

    Yang Hao wanted to go in and help with the luggage.

    "You can''t go in."

    "Yang, we can handle it ourselves, there''s not much stuff left anyway," Xu Wqian cheerfully responded.

    "Brother-inw, you just wait here for us," Li Manni also said.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Alright th, no rush. Take your time."

    The two girls wt back to the dormitory.

    Once out of Yang Hao''s sight, Xu Wqian excitedly said, "Manni, your brother-inw has struck it rich!"

    "The same person who st you that Prada handbagst time is now driving a million-yuan luxury car!"

    "And your brother-inw is quite handsome too, just like the perfect uncle from TV dramas!"

    "That car really costs over a million?"

    Li Manni was still somewhat stunned. Wh Yang Hao gifted the Prada bagst time, he said he made some money doing business with frids, but it had only be a short while and now he had bought a million-yuan luxury car, which was hard to believe.

    "It''s true, it does cost over a million. If you don''t believe me, you can check it out online yourself!"

    "Besides, Manni, your sister probably doesn''t know that your brother-inw has made it big, otherwise she would definitely die of regret!" Xu Wqian gossiped a bit.

    Li Manni didn''t respond; she hadn''t be in touch with her sister for over a month. Li Manshu had st her a WeChat message once, but she hadn''t replied.

    And with her understanding of her sister, she would naturally regret it, after all, they divorced because the brother-inw had hit hard times.

    "But it will be tough for your sister to turn back now!"

    "If I were Yang, I would absolutely not ept her again!"

    Xu Wqian sighed th looked at her frid, who was svelte and had a face full of cog, and eximed, "Manni, but you could do it!"

    "After all, in ancit times, it wasmon for sisters to marry the same husband!"

    "This long-standing cultural tradition can continue to be passed down and glorified!"

    "Hey, hey, Manni, don''t hit me..."

    "I won''t talk anymore, okay? I was wrong..."

 Chapter 54: 54, if the aunt becomes the stepmother

    The two girls giggled and frolicked their way back to the dormitory.

    However, there was now an additional girl in the room with a gtle and quiet appearance. Her name was Wang Weiwei, and she was also their roommate.

    Unlike the other two, who had already started working directly, she took the postgraduate examsst December and was currtly waiting for the results. Although she had always be a top studt, it wasn''t just about the scores; she hoped to get into her preferred choice, Yanjing University.

    "Manni, Wqian, are you guys moving out already?"

    Wang Weiwei had juste back from the library to find that the two roommates had their luggage packed and their closets empty.

    "Yeah, we were originally moving out tomorrow, but there were somest-minute changes," Xu Wqian replied.

    "Oh, I''ll help you move."

    Wang Weiwei was the kind of person who didn''t talk much usually. Though not particrly close with her roommates, they had never had any conflicts over the four years and were the type that might simply fade into the crowd after university.

    In fact, for most people, high school ssmates with whom you stay in touch oft outnumber university ssmates because high school frids are usually from the same area. Ev without special effort, you might run into them asionally.

    But university ssmates are differt,ing from all corners of the country. Many may never see each other again after graduation.

    Of course, whether they are high school or university ssmates, in the d, there are probably only two or three that you keep in contact withˇŞor sometimes not ev that many.

    For most people, their social circle tds to shrink with age. The number of frids a you is always decreasing. Those you once thought would be frids for life might gradually lose contact.

    As a child, you don''t understand the phrase, "The older you get, the lonelier you be," untilter wh you begin toprehd it...

    With Wang Weiwei''s help, the three managed to move all the remaining luggage downstairs in one go.

    After packing the trunk full, the second row was almost filled too, leaving just ough room for one adult to sit.

    But that was ough. Li Manni could hold Xixi in her arms.

    Xu Wqian was assigned to the passger seat, holding several stacked stic basins in her arms, with two thermos sks at her feet.

    "We actually managed to fit everything in!"

    "But, to use such a luxury car for moving, it seems like such a waste."

    Xu Wqian, sitting in the passger seat, expressed her stimt.

    "Well, a car is just a tool after all,"

    Yang Hao said nonchntly as he rolled down the window. "Say goodbye to your roommate. It''ll be hard to see each other again."

    "Not necessarily, we''re all still in Jiangchg for now!"

    Xu Wqianughed carelessly but still waved at Wang Weiwei, who stood beside the car, "Weiwei,e hang out with Manni and me wh you have time."

    Li Manni also added, "We''ll sd the location to the group once we get there."

    "Mmhmm, have a safe trip~!"

    Wang Weiwei waved back at them with a smile on her face, but her gaze inadverttly fell on Yang Hao''s profile. She had heard quite a bit about Li Manni''s brother-inw in their dorm room discussions, but this was the first time she saw him in person, so she couldn''t help but be a little curious.

    She also remembered that Li Manni and Xu Wqian had mtioned in their conversations that all of his hotpot restaurants had closed, forcing him to sell houses and cars to repay debts. So how was he still driving a luxury car worth millions?

    About forty minutester.

    Yang Hao parked the car in front of Building 3, Unit , of the Fghua Residtial Area.

    He th started carrying the girls'' luggage upstairs. Luckily, being on the third floor was not too high, and they arrived after a short while.

    Once inside the apartmt, Li Manni and Xu Wqian took a quick tour. Both of their faces lit up with joy. Although the residtial area was a bit old, the apartmt''s interior was quite new. The furniture and appliances were all provided, making it a true move-in ready ce.

    "Brother-inw, is the rt for this ce really just ,800?"

    The apartmt exceeded Li Manni''s expectations, and she asked nervously.

    "If you think it''s too expsive, it can be cheaper."

    Yangughed, the wealthy tycoon that he was, not worrying about such a small amount of rt.

    "Uh, no need!"

    "It''s already cheap ough!"

    Li Manni shook her head repeatedly, afraid of causing her brother-inw any trouble.

    "Yang, this apartmt isn''t yours, is it?"

    Xu Wqian had a hunch. If this apartmt was merely owned by a frid of Yang Hao''s, he wouldn''t have the authority to offer a further discount. Combined with him driving a luxury car worth millions, it seemed quite normal for him to own such an apartmt.

    Li Manni, who knew about Yang Hao''s situation, hadn''t considered this possibility, since Yang Hao and Xixi were still rting an apartmt themselves.

    But now, Xu Wqian''s guess seemed to exin why the apartmt could be rted out so cheaply to them.

    "Smart!"

    Yang Hao nodded. Such a thing was impossible to hide; the monthly utility bills always included the homeowner''s name. Although it wouldn''t show the full name, the surname would be disyed.

    And if one wanted to confirm it was him, a simple question to the property managemt would do the trick.

    "I knew it, no one else would rt to us this cheaply!"

    "Yang, you''re too kind, thank you, thank you..." Xu Wqian thanked him profusely.

    Li Manni, however, was astounded. She hadn''t expected their frid''s guess to actually be true.

    "Brother-inw, but you and Xixi..."

    Li Manni wanted to say that the two were still rting a ce, but Yang Hao interrupted her with a wave of his hand, "I have another apartmt. I''ll probably move there in a month or two."

    "Ah?"

    You have another apartmt??"

    Li Manni''s beautiful eyes wided in shock as she stared at her former brother-inw, momtarily at a loss for words.

    He was supposed to be down on his luck, so how suddly there''s a house, a car?

    She was curious about the origins of the apartmt but with Xu Wqian still there, and since it was a matter of personal privacy, asking directly seemed impolite.

    "Alright, let''s move the stuff first!"

    "It''s also gettingte. You still have quite a bit to tidy up."

    Yang Hao had no inttion of continuing the topic. The three of them wt downstairs to move things again and managed to bring everything upstairs.

    "Manni, go downstairs and say hi to Xixi, and th we''ll be taking off."

    "Mm-hmm."

    Li Manni was quick on the uptake, realizing Yang had something to say to her alone; she immediately followed him as he walked downstairs.

    Once in the corridor on the g floor, Yang Hao stopped and said, "You can collect Wqian''s rt for me for the time being. You''re still an intern and not earning much. Wh you get a permant position and your sry increases, you can give me the total rt th."

    "This..."

    Li Manni didn''t know what to say. Yang''s move effectively meant he wasn''t taking rt from her and was giving her control over Xu Wqian''s rt.

    She wt from paying rt to collecting it.

    "Family doesn''t talk in twos."

    "Let''s leave it at that. Don''t bete tomorrow!"

    Yang Hao didn''t give Li Manni a chance to respond, waved his hand, and strode out of the building.

    "Brother-inw..."

    Li Manni hurried after him, a thousand words caught in her throat. In the d, she just cautioned, "Drive carefully."

    "Hmm, go upstairs."

    "It''s pretty cold outside!"

    Yang Hao got into his car, rolled down the window, and waved to Li Manni.

    "Auntie, get up early tomorrow~!"

    Xixi poked her head out the window and reminded her.

    "Don''t worry, your auntie won''t bete!"

    Li Manni smiled and nodded at the little girl, and th watched the car disappear into the night before turning to go upstairs.

    As soon as she tered the apartmt, Xu Wqian grabbed her arm, shaking it while teasing, "Manni, Yang is really great."

    "I think one of us ought to repay him by marrying him!"

    "Repay?"

    "If you married brother-inw, that would be returning kindness with ingratitude!"

    Li Manni gave her frid an exasperated look. Xu Wqian had a great personality, albeit a bit immature; If she really became Xixi''s stepmother, they might d up fighting over snacks.

    For brother-inw Yang Hao, it would be no differt from raising two daughters, exhausting indeed.

    "Well, in that case, it''s got to be you th!"

    Xu Wqian continued teasing with a giggle, "If you really wt from being the aunt to Xixi''s stepmother, you''d be myndlord."

    "Landy, remember to give your poor frid free rt..."

 Chapter 55: 55, a man becomes bad as soon as he has money

    On the way home, Xixi fell asleep in the car.

    This little girl always had exceptionally good sleep, so much so that Yang Hao carried her up to the apartmt without waking her.

    After settling his precious daughter, Yang Hao took a quick shower, th he also prepared to rest early since he had to participate in a part-child sports meet organized by the kindergart tomorrow.

    Before going to bed, he habitually checked his phone and discovered there were quite a few unread Weixun messages.

    The person who st the most messages was Mg Yuyu, who first st over the edited video a eight o''clock, along with a short draft for the caption, and asked for Yang Hao''s opinion, saying that she would make changes if he didn''t like the video.

    Wh she didn''t get a response from Yang Hao by nine o''clock, she st another message asking about it.

    And th, after t o''clock, she st a good night emot pack and reminded Yang Hao not to work too hard.

    Well, she really was a considerate little sister indeed!

    Yang Hao smiled and shook his head, th he oped the video Mg Yuyu had edited.

    The video was  minutes long, the first two minutes shot in Bolli Fitness Cter, continuing the persona of Yang Hao as a fitness blogger, but as per his request, his face wasn''t shown, not evplete back shotsˇŞjust asional glimpses of his legs or arms, recording his workout process.

    But these two minutes were merely a prelude to the video; starting from two minutes and one second, the style changed, and the Monkey King''s voiceover said, "Today''s workout task isplete, might as well go collect a house..."

    Mg Yuyu, that little bitch, obviously knew how to y the game; she used the words "might as well" with quite some wit.

    Th the video switched to inside a car, followed by the park-like greery of the residtialplex, the grand trance doors, the two-elevator-per-apartmtyout, private corridors, the stately doors that split three to sev, and th the shockinglyrge interior of the house itselfˇ­

    Additionally, Mg Yuyu cleverly used an interactive voiceover style, constantly asking viewers for their opinions throughout the video, like what should be ced in the living room and how to arrange the bedroom.

    This style of voiceover greatly hanced the video''s interactivity, making viewers want to leavemts, and an interactive video could receive traffic boosts, pottially creating a small viral hit.

    A typical example of such videos is where a blogger shows the floor n of their home and th asks the audice what should go in a certain space. The viewers contribute ideas, some seriously nning and strategizing, some joking a, and just like that, the video might be a minor ssation.

    Simr in approach are those outfit change videos, but instead of just changing clothes, theye with a caption like, "Tomorrow''s blind date is with a doctor, which outfit will win him over."

    In the video, the girl tries on several outfits, ostsibly seeking viewers'' advice, but in reality, it throws out a topic for interaction.

    Such in outfit change videos th have a gimmick as well as high interactivity.

    Yang Hao had scrolled through several simr videos, each with hundreds of thousands of likesˇ­

    So after watching the video st by Mg Yuyu, Yang Hao was very satisfied, feeling that the little bitch indeed had something special going for her, and clearly, she had put real effort into it.

    He replied to Mg Yuyu with a Weixun message to express his gratitude, th published the video on Kuaiyin, furiously investing five hundred yuan for promotion.

    Furthermore, he followed Mg Yuyu''s advice to set the video''s location at Star Cloud Bay wh he posted it.

    After doing all this, Yang Hao wt to bed, waiting to see the effect in the morning.

    ...

    Midnight.

    Holiday International.

    Sh Mingshan, who had be out on a date under the guise of socializing, returned home.

    "Xueru, pour me a ss of water."

    Sh Mingshan called out while undressing, but got no response.

    He called out twice more, still without any answer.

    Sh Mingshan had thought Wang Xueru was just asleep, but as soon as he turned on the night light in the living room, he was stunned!

    Holy shit!!

    Was there a burr in the house??

    Looking at the living room that was emptied out by half, Sh Mingshan couldn''t help but curse. He rushed into the bedroom; the bed was still there, but the bedding was gone, and the wardrobe was emptied out by half as well.

    He wt to his daughter''s room, and the result was the same!

    Sh Mingshan finally realized that this was no simple matter. He quickly dialed Wang Xueru''s phone, only to be greeted by an automated message indicating her phone was switched off.

    He st a message on Weixun, only to find out he had be blocked.

    Damn, what the hell does this woman want to do!!

    Sh Mingshan kicked the door violtly, but since he had changed into slippers, he got a boomerang kickback, causing the corners of his mouth to twitch violtly with pain.

    He tried calling his inws, only to find their phones were also switched off. Just as he was freaking out, he suddly noticed a divorce agreemt and a letter left on the coffee table.

    In that letter, Wang Xueru listed various pieces of evidce of Sh Mingshan''s infidelity and expressed her determination to d their marriage.

    Sh Mingshan felt a chill down his spine as he read it; he hadn''t expected that his wife had se through all the mess he had made outside.

    He picked up the divorce agreemt, where Wang Xueru clearly demanded custody, the real estate, and all the savings, only leaving him the BMW 5 Series that still had outstanding loan paymts.

    Moreover, Wang Xueru had already stated in the letter that if Sh Mingshan didn''t agree to this proposal, they would go through the court''s legal process, and she would expose his affairs with multiple wom during their marriage.

    After reading the divorce agreemt and the letter, Sh Mingshan copsed onto the sofa.

    He knew it was beyond saving this time; Wang Xueru had made up her mind.

    Actually, he wasn''t scared of the divorce itself, it was the thought of losing the wealth umted over many years that really hurt.

    The house they lived in was bought for .7 million, and although the housing prices had fall, it could still sell for a . to .3 million. Wang Xueru likely had savings of about 00,000 to 300,000 as well.

    His own secret stash was also about 0,000 or so. After selling the BMW 5 Series and paying off the loan, he''d be left with just over 0,000.

    Which means that if they divorced, his total assets would be less than 300,000.

    Wang Xueru would be walking away with over two millionˇŞthat was his hard-earned money!

    But Sh Mingshan had forgott that wh they bought the house, Wang Xueru''s parts gave them 800,000 to reduce the pressure of mortgage repaymts, and another 00,000 for rovations; in other words, just for the house, Wang Xueru''s parts had contributed a million!

    With his career thriving in rect years, Sh Mingshan had also forgott that he had once eagerly pursued Wang Xueru, precisely because her family was wealthy and could provide sufficit support to him, a man from out of town.

    And in fact, his aim had be achieved. His parts-inw indeed provided a lot of help to the couple, not only regarding the house purchase.

    Wang Xueru''s father was a sior gineer at Jiangchg Shipbuilding Group and her mother was a chief physician at Jiangchg Second Hospital. Both had wide connections locally and had giv significant support to Sh Mingshan''s career in the earlier years.

    However, ordinary people who attain some form of sess oft overlook those who helped them, attributing as much of the credit to themselves as possible.

    Sh Mingshan was a prime example. With Wang Xueru as a capable wife by his side managing the household and his inws''working suring smooth sailing, he was able to dedicate all his ergy to work and achieve some sess.

    The result? He rose to a high position, his ie increased, and as his social status improved, he got carried away...

    So there''s some truth to the saying "M td to turn bad wh they get rich".

    But that saying isn''t tirely urate. It''s not that one truly turns bad, but as one''s social status elevates and the wallet fatts, the increase in temptation is proportional. If you can''t resist that temptation, you naturally fall into it.

    In China, big shots like R, Dong Zi, Pony Ma, Jack Ma, they''re all damn on their second marriages, which speaks volumes.

    Dong Zi ev has the famous saying, "I have face blindness."

    Therefore, those m who seed and still don''t switch wives are indeed rare.

 Chapter 56: 56, the video went viral! Li Manshus private message!

    ```

    Two pathsy before Sh Mingshan.

    One was to sign the divorce agreemt swiftly and part ways with dignity.

    The other was to go through the court proceedings, aiming to get as much property as possible.

    But the second path came with the risk of Wang Xueru truly exposing his affairs with numerous wom during their marriage, and in this era of short videos, such information could spread at an astonishing rate. If it really came to light, he could be ruined both financially and reputationally.

    At that point, hispany, to avoid negative publicity, would most likely fire him, andpanies within the same industry wouldn''t hire him either.

    Besides, having achieved the position of Marketing Director, he had numerous rivals within thepany. If these scandals were exposed, his adversaries would certainly kick him while he was down, with unimaginable consequces.

    Thus, although Wang Xueru seemed to have giv him two options, in reality, there was only one viable path.

    Sh Mingshan found awyer frid in his contacts. Thest time he was caught having an affair, Wang Xueru had suggested divorce, and Sh Mingshan had prepared for the worst by consulting awyer. However, after assessing the situation, he felt the cost of divorce was too high, so he fought desperately to win her back.

    As a first-time offder and considering the child''s well-being, Wang Xueru ultimately chose to forgive him.

    But Sh Mingshan had referred a few other cases to thewyer, and over time, they had be acquainted.

    "Lawyer Liu, sorry for disturbing you sote."

    "I would like to consult you about the divorce..."

    Sh Mingshanid out his predicamt and sought Lawyer Liu''s opinion.

    After listing, thewyer slowly said, "If you n to give the daughter''s custody to your wife and she indeed has evidce of your infidelity, th the judge is very likely to support her demand for arger share of the property. It''s hard to estimate the amount, but based on past cases, it could be a sixty to sevty perct."

    "Notpeting for custody giv your currt situation is an advantage, after all, your wife is a full-time housewife without a job. If custody were granted to you, you would have some advantage in the division of property."

    "But as you fear, that''s the legal aspect of the verdict. If your wife does expose your infidelity on social tforms, the consequces are unpredictable. It might not cause any ripples, or it could lead to a storm thatpletely crushes you under its waves."

    "So, ultimately, the decision is yours to make."

    Lawyer Liu had outlined the two possibilities inly.

    Sh Mingshan thanked him and th hung up the phone.

    He took a bottle of red wine from the liquor cab, drank it siltly, and th signed his name on the divorce agreemt.

    As the saying goes, "As long as the gre mountains are there, one need not worry about firewood." As long as he kept his job with an annual sry of several hundred thousand, he could quickly recover.

    Afterpleting this, he st a message to Li Manshu: I''m divorced, left with nothing, and temporarily moving in with you.

    Wanhe New Town.

    Li Manshu was lying in bed, applying a face mask while browsing Kuaiyin.

    She had bought this apartmt with the money from her divorce settlemt. It wasn''trge, only 55 square meters, but it was ough for her alone.

    Suddly, a message from Sh Mingshan popped up on Kuaiyin. She frowned upon reading it.

    Divorced, and left with nothing!

    That meant starting from scratch with nothing at all!

    Her gaze turned cold, and th she simply ignored the message. It was reasonable to be asleep at this hour.

    She continued scrolling through Kuaiyin. Because she had be house huntingtely, she oft came across contt rted to housesˇŞfor instance, videos about buying houses or home decoration.

    This time, she stumbled upon a video tagged with Star Cloud Bay.

    Her scrolling fingers halted. The first two minutes of the video were about a weight loss vlog, th suddly there was a shift: "Finished today''s workout; might as well show off the new ce..."

    Th the grand reveal started, and unbelievably, the video showed someone taking possession of a property in Star Cloud Bay!

    That was Li Manshu''s dream home. Ev though she knew she couldn''t afford it wh she was looking for a house, she still checked out someyouts and videos of properties for sale in Star Cloud Bay online.

    This video featured thergestyout in Star Cloud Bay that she had se online, a whopping 688 square meters!

    However, thisyout was never listed for sale, so there were no real-life videos on the housing app, just theyout n. This was the first time she saw the real thing.

    As she watched each room, she became increasingly exhrated. The narrator was seeking viewers'' opinions on how to decorate the ce, so Li Manshu earnestly considered her options and left her suggestions in themt section.

    Besides that, she followed the vlogger, who wt by the nickname "Mr. Yang Losing Weight," and st him a private message expressing her wish to get to know him. She included her contact information.

    Although his face wasn''t shown in the video, the weight loss vlog revealed his thick thighs, clearly those of a man.

    ```

    The man who owned a 688-square-meter mansion in Star Cloud Bay must definitely be a billionaire big shot. If one could get to know such a tycoon, wouldn''t that prest an opportunity to rise to great heights?

    It was naturally a time to take initiative.

    After sding her contact details, Li Manshu felt it wasn''t ough, so she chose another photo from her phone''s album, a retouched and rather sexy one, and st it to the other party.

    Li Manshu''s greatest pride was her appearance and figure. Already blessed with good features,bined with the powerful beauty filters, it was impossible to tell that she was a woman who had giv birth.

    After sding the photo, Li Manshu clicked into themts section of the video. There were already over two hundred messages, and seeing themts, she subconsciously frowned.

    Because ny perct of themts were from fawning admirers, and most of them were wom.

    ["Can you take a detailed picture of the maid''s room? I want to know what my future work vironmt will look like."]

    ["Brother, are you short of a maid? I can offer bed-warming services."]

    ["Choose me, master. I''m a 36D!"]

    ["The one above is obviously fake. I''m a natural 38E!"]

    ["Brother, I feel like your homecks nothing but me!"]

    ["Uncle, pick me, I''m 8 this year, younger than all of them!"]

    [...]

    Li Manshu randomly clicked on a few profiles, and two of them turned out to be minor inte celebrities with ts of thousands of followers, both looking good in videos and having nice figures.

    It''s sopetitive!

    In these times, there were simply too many wom wanting a shortcut.

    Li Manshu originally had a glimmer of hope, but after seeing themts, she immediately lost heart.

    For wealthy m of this level, beautiful wom were not a scarce resource but an excess one!

    Besides, as a divorced woman who had giv birth, she had nopetitive edge.

    However, should the person indeed get in touch with her, Li Manshu would never admit to having had a child.

    Sigh, she didn''t know what kind of woman would be the wife of a super-rich man, or what kind ofvish life they must lead!

    Li Manshu dreamed siltly, but couldn''t sketch out any concrete image, as she had never interacted with people of that social stratum.

    But one thing was certain, no more looking at price tags wh shopping...

    The next day.

    Yang Hao oped his eyes before sev o''clock.

    He instinctively reached for the mobile phone on his bedside table, th saw the deposit alert from ICBC, one hundred thousand yuan.

    It meant he had only lost one kilogram yesterday.

    Actually, this was normal; during weight loss, one usually loses more in the first two or three days, mostly so-called water weight, th the pace slows down.

    But this hundred thousand was crucial for Yang Hao, as after buying the apartmt in Fghua Residtial Area yesterday, there was hardly any money left in his bank ount.

    It was quite embarrassing to own a mansion worth over forty million but not have the money to buy furniture and appliances.

    Although this hundred thousand yuan was not nearly ough to decorate the forty million mansion, having money in the ount provided some peace of mind.

    After checking the deposit message from ICBC, he oped Kuaiyin, and th he was stunned.

    The message count had surged to 99+!

    And his follower count had skyrocketed by 50,000 overnight!

    He quickly oped the video he had posted before going to bedst night, and the likes had reached an astonishing 350,000!!

    What the heck!!

    This... is making a fortune!!!

 Chapter 57: 57, Auntie and Qiqis mom

    Yang Hao quickly calcted in his mind the revue this video had brought him.

    With each fan rewarding two dors, 50,000 fans amounted to three hundred thousand.

    Each like rewarding a dor, 350,000 likes equated to three hundred and fifty thousand.

    In other words, up to now, this video had already brought in six hundred and fifty thousand in revue!

    Plus the weight loss reward of one hundred thousand, that was sev hundred and fifty thousand!

    Waking up from sleep to earn sev hundred and fifty thousand, this was truly making money while lying down!!

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but once again marvel at how awesome the system was!!

    As the number of likes and fans increased, Yang Hao found he had received countless private messages.

    Most of these messages were st by girls, all seeking to get to know him or to start a rtionship.

    Many were quite direct, saying that they wished to be financially supported and ev attached some morous photos. Some wom''s photos were more reserved, while others were more explicit, giving Yang Hao an eyeful early in the morning.

    <img data-y-imgId="009" data-y-path="/imgChapter/78408053960/69746860004/009/0b347d4089c5b43c5ef7KkB6L43H864oj.jpg">

    Hmm, that''s a good figure, the sses are worn with quite a charm.

    <img data-y-imgId="003" data-y-path="/imgChapter/78408053960/69746860004/003/e0dc7747e9f74955aa9bb7df79n657m66NRb08C.jpg">

    Tsk tsk, those legs...

    They seem ev longer than Sun Xinyi''s, just not sure about Photoshop.

    Yang Hao casually flipped through a few photos, all of high quality.

    But photos are so deceiving, they can''t be trusted, just for looking.

    While Yang Hao was browsing through the private messages, new ones kepting in, but a newly popped up message caught his atttion, as the sder''s Kuaiyin nickname was "Banxia Fushg," and the profile picture was one he recognized.

    He clicked to op the chat with her and saw a simple "Good morning" st just a second ago.

    But that wasn''t the point, the point was the contt she st before that.

    The previous message was a photo.

    However, wh Yang Hao saw the person in the photo, he was somewhat speechless.

    Because the photo was indeed of Li Manshu!

    Only this photo was heavily edited, the skin condition looked much better than in person, and overall, she looked r and bigger!!

    Looking at the familiar face in the photo, the corners of Yang Hao''s mouth twitched unconsciously.

    He had still underestimated his ex-wife''s limits!

    Randomly seeing a video online, she took the initiative to show goodwill, ev sding a photo.

    This truly took gold-digging to the extreme!

    Yang Hao felt somewhat relieved that she was now his ex-wife.

    "It''s Mommy..."

    As Yang Hao was siltly criticizing, Xixi''s voice suddly rang in his ear.

    Yang Hao instinctively turned his head and found his beloved daughter awake.

    He had be lying on his side looking at his phone while the little girl was behind him, uncertain how long she had be watching.

    "Daddy, are you chatting with Mommy?"

    Xixi blinked her big eyes and asked.

    "No!"

    Yang Hao decisively shook his head and th changed the subject, "Get up and wash up, we still have to attd the preschool part-child sports day!"

    "Okay..."

    Xixi nodded but didn''t move.

    Yang Hao knew his precious daughter well and knew she had something to say, so he gtly touched her forehead, "Just say whatever you want to say."

    "Daddy, can you and Mommy be like before?"

    The little girl asked earnestly.

    "We can''t!"

    Yang Hao replied very decisively and th added, "Daddy and Mommy are no longer husband and wife, we''re not a family anymore."

    "But she is still your Mommy, that won''t change."

    Hearing her daddy''s response, Xixi''s little face shed a look of disappointmt, but she quickly adjusted her mood and said seriously, "Auntie said Mommy did something wrong and is a bad person!"

    "And she doesn''t want us anymore, so I don''t want her anymore!"

    Kids always long for a mother, and Xixi was no exception. She would naturally be happy if her parts could be like before.

    But since Daddy had already made it clear it wasn''t possible, she no longer held onto hope.

    Besides, ev her auntie said her mommy was a bad person!

    So, this bad mother, she doesn''t n on taking her anymore!!

    Yang Hao scooped his darling daughter into his arms. Hearing the little girl''s words, he didn''t feel any relief; instead, he felt a bit heartbrok.

    It was cruel to have a five-year-old child make a choice betwe her mother and father.

    But there was no way a it, he couldn''t possibly seek a reconciliation with Li Manshu!

    So he could only give the little girl as much love as he possibly could.

    "Daddy, can Auntie be my mommy th?"

    At that momt, the little girl in Yang Hao''s arms suddly spoke up again.

    "Eh?"

    Yang Hao was tak aback; what a difficult question.

    But still, the image of Li Manni unconsciously came to his mind. His ex-sister-inw was young, beautiful, ssible, had a good rtionship with Xixi, and indeed seemed like the perfect candidate for a stepmother!

    But there was a hurdle in Yang Hao''s heart that he just couldn''t get over.

    It could be said that he watched Li Manni grow from a budding young girl to a fully grown woman!

    At first, she would always follow him a, calling him "Brother-inw" incessantly, and he clearly remembered how she used to pester him to buy her candied hawthorn.

    So, in his eyes, Li Manni was still that little kid who used to follow him a!

    The thought of making a move on such a "little kid" was a bit more than he could bear.

    "Daddy, is it okay?"

    Seeing that Yang Hao had not replied, Xixi asked again.

    "It seems not quite right."

    Yang Hao gtly shook his head.

    "Oh."

    Xixi was a bit disappointed, but the feeling of disappointmtsted only a second before she looked up and asked, "Daddy, can Mrs. Qiqi be my mommy th?"

    "Mrs. Qiqi has already agreed, so, as long as you agree, it''s okay."

    "Eh??"

    Yang Hao was tak aback once more, not expecting his precious daughter to be so determined about finding a mother.

    Auntie wasn''t an option, and here came a proposal for a Mommy Qiqi!

    In elemtary school, there was a book story called "The Tadpoles Look for Their Mother", and now Xixi was acting a real-life version of "Xixi Looks for Her Mother".

    But what was this about Mrs. Qiqi having already agreed?

    Had his little bundle of joy really found him a wife??

    "Daddy, do you agree?"

    Wh Yang Hao didn''t respond for a long time, Xixi followed up with another question.

    "These things ar''t as simple as you think."

    Yang Hao shook his head, th got up with the little girl in his arms, "Go wash up quickly, or we''ll bete!"

    "Okay th."

    Xixi, unsessful in finding a mother, pouted a little and th hurried off to wash up.

    As soon as the little girl wt into the bathroom, Yang Hao oped Kuaiyin once more and set it up so only mutual frids could sd private messages.

    Without such a restriction, the barrage of private messages was really too much to handle.

    Wanhe New Town.

    Li Manshu looked at the read receipt in the chat box and let out a frustrated sigh.

    In fact, being ignored wasn''t the worst-case scario. The worst-case scario was wh the message was read but not replied to!

    Just like what she was expericing now.

    The other party had clearly se her private message but hadn''t giv any reply, indicating they simply wer''t interested in her.

    The photo seemed to hold no appeal for him.

    Should she try sding a photo that was a bit more revealing??

    As she thought this, Li Manshu immediately took action. She picked another selfie with a greater degree of exposure from her album and clicked to sd it.

    But the photo failed to sd; the other party had disabled the function for strangers to sd private messages!

    This....

    Li Manshu frowned in annoyance, remembering she was able to sd greeting messages just two minutes before.

    Sigh, the world of the wealthy is just too hard to break into!

    Looking at the photo that failed to sd, Li Manshu could only emit such a sigh.

 Chapter 58: 58, the younger aunt who feels indignant on brother-in-laws behalf

    After closing Kuaiyin, Li Manshu opened Weixun and then replied to the message Shen Mingshan had sent the previous night, "Mr. Shen, sorry about that. My younger sister just graduated from college and has been staying with me recently."

    Li Manshu''s goals were very clear; she was after men who had achieved a certain level of sess and had a considerable worth. She was also nearly thirty years old and knew that she didn''t have much time left, which is why she didn''t want to start over with a man.

    Besides, even if you start over with him, you might not be treated well in the end. The risk was too great for her to even consider it!

    After replying to Shen Mingshan, she sent another Weixun message to her sister Li Manni, "Manni, I''ve bought a house. Don''t rent a ce outside after you move out of the school dorm; juste and live with me."

    After all, they were sisters, and Li Manshu''s invitation was sincere.

    This time, Li Manni didn''t ignore her older sister, "I''ve already rented a ce with Wenqian."

    Li Manni''s previous resentment towards her sister stemmed from the fact that she "abandoned her husband and child" when her brother-inw was down on his luck.

    For Li Manni, who was principled and well-educated, this was truly unforgivable, especially since her brother-inw had been kind to their whole family.

    Therefore, she scorned her sister''s actions.

    But now the situation had changed, and her brother-inw was doing well again; he was even driving a luxury car worth over a million.

    Li Manni thought maybe his luck had turned after divorcing her sister.

    In that sense, her sister could be considered to have contributed to her brother-inw''s sess!

    Of course, she still didn''t approve of her sister''s previous behavior, but with her brother-inw''s improved circumstances, she feltpelled to share this with her sister and make her regret her decisions.

    In her view, this was also a form of revenge for her sister''s past actions!

    So she decided to stop giving her sister the cold shoulder and even nned to asionally share bits of information about her brother-inw to provoke her!

    After all, if she abandoned her family for wealth, she deserved such punishment!

    Hence, Li Manni posted a Moments update visible only to her sister Li Manshu, showing a photo of herself holding a brand-new Prada handbag, with the caption: "Thanks to my brother-inw for the work gift."

    Li Manni was not the type to show off; her personality was almost theplete opposite of Li Manshu''s, who was more like their mother. Li Manni, on the other hand, took after their father more.

    That''s why Li Manni didn''t brag on Moments about the Prada handbag she received from Yang Hao.

    But now, she naturally wanted to agitate her sister, who favored wealth over family!

    As expected, Li Manshu quickly replied to the message, "You''ve rented a ce? Where? How much is the rent?"

    She followed up with another message, "Your brother-inw bought you a Prada handbag?? Where did he get the money!"

    Seeing her sister''s response, Li Manni smirked, set down her phone, and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

    She understood her sister very well. The bait she had thrown would probably distress her for quite a while.

    Just as Li Manni expected, Li Manshu was on the other end feeling torn with anxiety. She zoomed in on the photo of the Prada handbag to look at the details closelyˇŞit didn''t seem fake since she owned Prada bags herself.

    She also recalled the day she coincidentally met Yang Hao in the Prada store, who was with his so-called "girlfriend," and it seemed they were looking at the exact model of the handbag Manni had posted in her Moments.

    Was he picking out a gift for Manni that day?

    But where could he have gotten the money?

    He was supposedly still in debt by over two hundred thousand after selling his house and car!

    Li Manshu couldn''t make sense of it, and with her sister''s birthday approaching, she decided to go and see for herself.

    ...

    Beiqin Kindergarten had rented a venue in a badminton hall to hold this family sports event.

    The teachers and a few of the parents had already arrived at the site, with the teachers busily setting up the venue, and the early-arriving parents were helping out, seizing the opportunity to make a good impression.

    Zhao Yingying learned about today''s family sports event from her aunt and took a leave of absence to apany her sister-inw, Wang Jia, to participate.

    Wang Jia''s husband was quite busy with work and couldn''t return from a business trip this week. She had thought she would have toe with her mother-inw and son, but she was pleasantly surprised when Zhao Yingying, the young aunt by marriage, took the initiative to join in.

    "Little auntie, your bracelet is so pretty!"

    Zhao Zirui was having his hand held by Zhao Yingying, a little auntie whom he didn''t see often, and his gaze subconsciously fell on her wrist, attracted by the sparkling bracelet.

    "Haha, little auntie also thinks it''s very pretty."

    Zhao Yingying was very satisfied with her great-nephew''s reaction and lifted her wrist to show it off.

    "Yingying, that bracelet of yours must be worth tens of thousands, right?"

    Wang Jia had actually seen Zhao Yingying''s post on her social media earlier and had even looked up the price of that bracelet model, feeling immeasurably envious at the time.

    "Over fifty thousand."

    Zhao Yingying replied with augh, feeling quite proud of herself.

    Rtives are a very delicate rtionship. A better rtive hopes you do well but definitely not better than them.

    More maliciously, some even hope you fall into poverty and misery, so they can show off their superiority from a high position.

    Only a very few rtives genuinely wish for your well-being!

    But Wang Jia was neither among the very few nor among the malicious ones.

    As a local from Jiangcheng, deep down she felt somewhat disdainful towards the little auntie who came from a small town to work, but Zhao Yingying was quite the people person. After arriving in Jiangcheng, she didn''t trouble them at all and even brought gifts over for the holidays, so their rtionship was rtively harmonious.

    However, the sudden pursuit of her little auntie by a wealthy man did spark some jealousy in her. Her husband was a salesperson whose annual sry could hit two hundred thousand in a good year and just over a hundred thousand in a bad one.

    So a bracelet worth over fifty thousand was something she didn''t even dare dream of, only envying it from afar.

    "Yingying, was the bracelet given to you by your suitor?"

    Wang Jia asked again.

    "You could say that."

    Zhao Yingying nodded, although she wanted to take the initiative to pay for it herself, she couldn''t lose face.

    "What''s the condition of the other party?"

    "With that kind of wealth, you could actually consider it," Wang Jia reasoned aloud, while her heart hoped it wouldn''t work out.

    "It''s the Yang you were introduced to by your second aunt."

    Zhao Yingying replied, grinning.

    "What?"

    "The one my mother-inw introduced!"

    Wang Jia was a bit stunned, remembering that just a couple of days ago her mother-inw had mentioned introducing her son''s ssmate''s father to her little auntie.

    She had sneered at the time, a divorced man with a five-year-old daughter, how could her prideful little auntie possibly be interested?

    Yet, the man turned out to be a tycoon!

    When had her mother-inw be so astute?

    Wang Jia was skeptical. Her mother-inw had never been very urate in judging people and was easily deceived by others, but what happened this time??

    Her mind was full of question marks, but at this moment, Zhao Yingying''s gaze was intermittently ncing towards the entrance of the sports hall. She was waiting for her old man to arrive and to surprise him.

    And within her expectant gaze, the figure finally appeared. She was initially delighted but then froze.

    Because Yang Hao hadn''te aloneˇŞnext to him was a young woman who looked to be in her early twenties. Although she was dressed in sportswear, her shapely figure was somewhat undeniable, and moreover, her beauty was high, her face full of cogen, something that no amount of cosmetics couldpensate for.

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    (PS: I couldn''t find a picture of the sportswear, but it''s roughly this figure, the face is a bit off though, but I don''t really understand this AI thing, if anyone has a suitable picture, feel free to post it in thements~~~)

 Chapter 59: 59, Rebirth: Do Not Bully the Mid-Aged Poor!

    ```

    Where did this little enchantresse from!

    Even prettier than the girl at the gym!

    Zhao Yingying''s brows unconsciously furrowed as shemented in her heart.

    "Yingying, do you know that person?"

    Wang Jia followed her younger sister-inw''s gaze and then saw Yang Hao holding Xixi, and the youthful and beautiful Li Manni with an impressive figure.

    "That''s the blind date my second aunt introduced to me."

    "The bracelet was a gift from him."

    Zhao Yingying replied truthfully, after all, there was no hiding it.

    "Eh, it''s him??"

    Wang Jia was somewhat surprised, she had seen Yang Hao asionally when picking up the children, and in her mind, he was a delivery man.

    But would a delivery man spend over fifty thousand to buy a bracelet as a gift?

    It must be a mistake!

    "So who''s that woman next to him?" Wang Jia asked again.

    "I''m not sure, I''ll go say hello."

    This was also a question that Zhao Yingying was particrly concerned about. She straightened her hair behind her ear and strode forward to greet them, "Yang, I didn''t expect to see you here."

    "Yingying?"

    "Howe you''re here?"

    Seeing Zhao Yingying here was quite a surprise to Yang Hao.

    "I''m here apanying my sister-inw and nephew for the parent-child sports event."

    As she spoke, Zhao Yingying pointed toward her sister-inw Wang Jia and nephew Zhao Zirui not far away.

    "I see."

    Yang Hao nodded lightly.

    Zhao Yingying then smiled at Xixi who was in Yang''s arms, "Yang, this must be your daughter Xixi, right? She''s so cute!"

    "Xixi, this is Auntie Yingying." Yang Hao casually introduced.

    "Hello, Auntie Yingying."

    Xixi was quite outgoing and didn''t seem shy around strangers at all.

    "Hmm, hello, Xixi."

    Zhao Yingying responded with a smiling face and then took out a chocte from her pocket, "Today is our first meeting, so this is a gift for you!"

    This chocte was actually carefully prepared by Zhao Yingying. Knowing she would meet Xixi today, she thought of bringing a gift. Something too formal would seem too deliberate, so after careful consideration, she chose chocte.

    Little girls generally love sweets and choctes, so this was also a way to charm a child.

    "Thank you, Auntie Yingying."

    Xixi''s eyes shone. Because of dental care considerations, Yang Hao strictly limited the amount of sugar and chocte Xixi could have, making Zhao Yingying''s small gift truly appealing to the little girl.

    "You''re wee, oh!"

    "Xixi is really super cute~!"

    Zhao Yingying patted the little girl''s forehead affectionately.

    In her n, she was going to be this little girl''s stepmother in the future, so this first impression was very important.

    "Yang, who is thisdy?"

    After interacting with Xixi, Zhao Yingying looked at Li Manni and asked the question she was most concerned about.

    "Hello, my name is Li Manni. I''m Xixi''s aunt."

    Li Manni took the initiative to greet and introduce herself.

    "So you''re Xixi''s aunt, hello!"

    "My name is Zhao Yingying, a friend of Yang."

    Zhao Yingying introduced herself too.

    During the conversation, both women also sized each other up.

    Then Zhao Yingyingmented in her heart again, "This skin condition is absolutely amazing, youth really is a woman''s greatest asset!"

    From a distance before, she could only get a general look, but now, face to face with Li Manni, even as a woman, she felt a surge of beauty hit her.

    Mainly because Li Manni''s skin condition was truly good. As someone who sold cosmetics and dealt with skin all day, Zhao Yingying had seen many customers with good skin, but Li Manni was definitely among the top three she had ever seen.

    To describe her with the novel expressions ''skin like creamy jade'' and ''so delicate it could be broken by a blow'' was not an exaggeration at all.

    As for Li Manni, she felt that this quite pretty sister seemed to be very enthusiastic and caring toward her brother-inw.

    After a brief chat, the two went together to the second ss''s formation.

    "Xixi, Xixi..."

    ```

    "This is my mom and dad!"

    No sooner had they arrived at the "Advanced ss Two" territory than a chubby little kid came running up to Xixi, all smiles.

    He pointed at his parents behind him, enthusiastically making introductions.

    Yang Hao first looked at this chubby kid and recognized him as Peng Haoxuan, the one always spouting off-kilter poetry!

    Lines like "Iron pots stewing big geese" and "Why not roast sweet potatoes" all came from him and even led his own precious daughter astray!

    Yang then turned his attention to the young poetry prince''s parents and couldn''t help but marvel at the power of genes: his mom was about 160cm tall, weighing no less than 130 poundsˇŞclearly a Peng Haoxuan plus, and his dad was around 170cm with a weight well over 180 poundsˇŞessentially a Peng Haoxuan Max version!

    All three family members were round and robust; life''s quality seemed quite high.

    "Hello, Xixi''s dad."

    "Our Xuanxuan often talks about your Xixi."

    Fat Peng greeted him with a beaming smile, clearly the extroverted type.

    "Yeah, our Xixi also talks a lot about your Xuanxuan..."

    Yang Hao chatted somewhat disjointedly with Fat Peng.

    During their conversation, Yang learned that his full name was Peng Wenbo, a native of Jiangcheng, 32 years old, three years younger than Yang himself.

    Upon learning about each other''s ages, Fat Peng started addressing Yang as Yang.

    "Yang, is this your wife?"

    Fat Peng had noticed Li Manni early onˇŞit was hard not to, as she stood out among all the moms present.

    "She''s Xixi''s aunt."

    Yang Hao exined.

    "Oh, I see," Fat Peng nodded with a smile to Li Manni, as a way of greeting.

    "Where do you make your fortune, Brother Peng?"

    Yang was curious about what kind of father could produce a son who''s always spouting quirky verses, so he casually inquired.

    "Uh, I''m self-employed..."

    When asked about his job, Fat Peng hesitated, obviously reluctant to borate.

    But his verbose son jumped in at that moment: "Uncle, my dad is a writer!"

    "A member of the Jiangcheng City Writers Association!"

    Peng Haoxuan stated with pride.

    "Oh, so he''s a great writer!"

    "A cultured man indeed, forgive my oversight."

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but express his admiration while thinking to himself no wonder there''s a son with a mouth full of odd poetryˇŞthe apple doesn''t fall far from the tree.

    "By the way, Writer Peng, what books have you written?"

    "I''ll have to pay homage to your great works sometime."

    Yang changed Peng''s designation to "Writer Peng" out of respect.

    "Um, well..."

    Fat Peng hesitated once more, with a look of difficulty on his face.

    However, his son once again blurted out: "Uncle, my dad writes books on Qidian Chinese Network, and he''s currently writing ''Rebirth: Do Not Bully the Mid-Aged Poor''..."

    The exposed Fat Peng''s face turned slightly red with embarrassment, and with a touch of resignation, he patted his son''s head: "Xuanxuan, go y over there for a while!"

    Themunity of online writers is actually pretty awkward in real life. If you''ve made a name for yourself, had works adapted, or reached the celebrity status of writer panels or certain famous web novelists, then it''s something to boast about.

    But goddamn if you''re unknown, relegated to writing pedestrian romance or risqu¨¦ material, then it''s embarrassing to talk about with friends and family.

    Because once you mention that you write novels, they will surely ask what you''ve written.

    You reluctantly share the title, and then they look it up online...

    Fuck, what kind of moral standards does this book have!

    The brother-inw and sister-inw got together too???

    I''m questioning your character!!

    But what they don''t realize is that it''s not the author''s preference to write such stuff.

    It''s damn market demand that people love to read!!

    Supply and demand, get it??

    And Fat Peng belonged to that unrecognized bunch, scribbling fluffy novels to make ends meet.

    So when others asked about his job, he''d simply say he was self-employed.

    For those friends in the know about his continuous writing, when they inquired what he wrote, he''d randomly name a few books being written by his author friends, such as "You Don''t Want the Secret to Be Known, Do You?" "Global Beast Transformation: Only I Know the Rules of Transformation," and other ridiculous titles with exasperatingly long names.

    Let them go criticise if they want to rant; it''s none of my damn business!

 Chapter 60: 60, after the divorce, my sister-in-law fell in love with me (2024! Happy New Year!)

    But today, Fat Peng miscalcted and had his undershorts yanked offpletely.

    He felt like he was skinny-dipping in public, which was very ufortable.

    "So, Author Peng writes books on Qidian; I have a Junior VIP ount there. I''ll definitely go support you!"

    Yang Hao said with a beaming smile.

    During the time when the hotpot restaurant couldn''t operate, he had plenty of time, and aside from looking after the kids at home, he''d read web novels and binge-watch shows.

    He had read quite a few books on Qidian, spending a thousand or two.

    But after the hotpot restaurant closed down, he rarely subscribed to the official versions anymoreˇŞtoo damn expensive. So, he kept authors fed by watching ads!

    Also known as freeloading!

    Ding!

    Random mission triggered: [The Tycoon''s Promise]

    As a tycoon, you should be credible and keep your promisesˇŞa man''s word is his bond!

    Mission content: Help Peng Wenbo secure the Daily Fan Voting Champion.

    Mission reward: 5x Cashback Card, Attribute Points*2.

    Holy shit!

    A mission can be triggered like this!

    Yang Hao was somewhat stunned because this was the first time he had triggered a mission with a man.

    However, this "Tycoon''s Promise" mission wasn''t unfamiliar; he had triggered it once before with Sun Xinyi, when he had to make up one hundred personal training sessions.

    The reward then was a "10x Cashback Card," but this time it was a "5x Cashback Card," although there were two extra Attribute Points.

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but think of his 16 centimeters;st time, after adding two points, it became 16!

    If he added another two points this time, he would achieve the average Hero length on QidianˇŞa real 18 centimeters big shot!

    "Yang, just call me Little Brother Peng!"

    "I dare not im to be an author; I just scribble things down to make ends meet!"

    Fat Peng replied with a strained smile to Yang Hao.

    "As the saying goes, every profession produces its own leading authority. I wish Little Brother Peng bes a deity sooner rather thanter."

    "Yeah, I''ll definitelye to support you!"

    Yang Hao found this Fat Peng increasingly appealingˇŞno, no, this wasn''t Fat Peng, this was his precious 2 centimeters!

    Plus, he was currently short of money to decorate his 688-square meter mansion, so this cashback offer came just in time!

    Had the mission been to secure the monthly fan vote overall first ce, Yang Hao wouldn''t have been sure he could aplish it, considering there were fierce rich fans of some great authors who could drop millions in a fan vote war. With Yang Hao''s current financial means, he might not be up to the task.

    But winning the Daily Fan Voting Champion should be easy; throwing a few hundred thousand should be no issue.

    Can do, can doˇŞthose 2 centimeters are within reach!

    Yang Hao was in high spirits.

    However, Fat Peng felt that this Brother Yang was inexplicably thrilled after finding out he was a Qidian author. I''m not an actor from those touchy-feely entertainment venues, so what the hell is he excited about!

    And the way he looked at him was all wrong, full of lechery!

    Fuck!

    Could this guy be a shit-stirrer?

    At this thought, with his vivid imagination, Fat Peng felt his butthole clench.

    But at that moment, Yang Hao went and put his arm around his shoulder, whispering mysteriously, "Little Brother Peng, I''ve got a surprise for you tonight!"

    "Uh..."

    "What, you''re not even trying to hide it???"

    Fat Peng quickly wriggled out of Yang Hao''s clutches, saying with a forced smile, "Bro Yang, I need to use the restroom!"

    After saying that, Fat Peng took off running.

    Because he was quite fat and not very tall, his running closely resembled a rolling meatball, quite adorable, really.

    Yang Hao shrugged, thinking: He must be really ufortable.

    Taking advantage of Fat Peng''s escape to the loo, Yang Hao opened the Qidian reading app and found the book, "Rebirth: Do Not Bully the Mid-Aged Poor."

    The author''s pen name was [Youzi y].

    Well, that nickname was quite telling of Fat Peng''s beautiful illusions.

    ```

    Ten fat guys, eleven empty boasts!

    Fierce my ass!

    He nced at the performance of this bookˇŞit already had over three hundred thousand words, with just over ten thousand collections, and currently 128 monthly tickets.

    Based on a good subscription to collection ratio, that would be around one thousand subscriptions, but if it''s a low ratio, it might be just a few hundred subscribers.

    This book is a bit of a flop.

    It''s not making much money.

    Fortunately, the task was to win daily monthly ticket champion, not the monthly champion, otherwise, he would have to go head-to-head with the big spenders at Qidian, and right now, the amount of Gold Coins in Yang Hao''s ount was far from enough.

    Yang Hao clicked on the pen name "Youzi y" and found that under this pseudonym there was another book titled "After the Divorce, My Young Aunt Fell in Love with Me".

    Seeing this title, Yang Hao subconsciously raised his eyebrows, then nced over at Li Manni, who was ying with Xixi.

    He felt like he was being reflected in the book.

    Out of curiosity, he clicked on the book, wanting to see what kind of stuff Fat Peng had written.

    Introduction:

    Bankruptcy, divorce, the betrayal of his wife!

    At 35, Peng Hao faced a triple blow!

    However, his affectionate young aunt warmed the second half of his life (body) with her ample bosom!

    ...

    No wonder he was embarrassed to say the name of the book he wrote, tantly getting sexy, huh!

    Moreover, this book actually has a ten thousand subscription medal!

    Indeed, getting sexy is the real deal!!

    On the surface, they curse vulgarity, but in reality, they watch until they''re drooling...

    "Brother-inw, I''m going to take Xixi to the restroom."

    As Yang Hao was silently criticizing, Li Manni leaned over and whispered to him.

    Since she was standing behind and to the side of Yang Hao, she subconsciously nced at his smartphone when she spoke and then saw an eye-catching book title: "After the Divorce, My Young Aunt Fell in Love with Me".

    This...

    Li Manni was stunned for a moment, wondering why there was such a book.

    But after snapping back to her senses, her cheeks flushed.

    Brother-inw is actually reading this kind of book.

    What does he mean by this...

    Upon hearing Li Manni''s voice, Yang Hao got a fright, feeling like he''d been caught watching a dirty movie in his room when his parents suddenly knocked on the door.

    He immediately turned off his phone screen, and then nodded in agreement.

    "Manni should not have seen the content on my phone!"

    After Li Manni took Xixi away, Yang Hao reopened his phone screen.

    In his mind, he couldn''t help but criticize: It''s all Fat Peng''s fault, why write such a book!

    MD, vulgar, low-brow, pandering!

    The "three vulgarities" critiqued at literary symposiums are your creations!

    Yeah, I must write a reverse-three-vulgarities piece when I have the time!

    I''ll take a critical look at what kind of harmful content you''ve written to poison the readers!

    Yang Hao mentally ranted and then logged out of the Qidian reading app, nning toplete the task when he got home in the evening.

    By this time, almost all the parents had arrived. There were twenty kids in Xixi''s ss, about half of them apanied by both parents. The other half was a mix of either parents with grandparents, orbinations like Yang Hao and Li Manni, as well as Zhao Yingying and Wang Jia, which were rarer cases.

    Of course, in the eyes of others, Yang Hao and Li Manni were a normal couple, and even some fathers would sneak nces at Li Manni.

    Whether as a biological mother or step-mother, she was the most eye-catching one in the room, without exception!

    However, in the camp of the teachers, there was someone who could give Li Manni a run for her money, and that was Jiang Yuqi, the homeroom teacher of the big second-grade ss.

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    Mrs. Qiqi, the teacher, although dressed modestly, covered all that needed covering, but she was fashionable and had outstanding figure and looks; naturally, she also became the focus of the fathers'' attention.

    Some fathers, who were busy with work and had never seen this beautiful teacher before, even thought they should try to pick up the children more often in the future, after all, such young kids need their father''s love!

    ```

 Chapter 61: 61, Mrs. Qiqi also needs to fix the range hood!

    Zhao Yingying also noticed Jiang Yuqi, who stood out in the crowd.

    She had never expected that a kindergarten sports day would simultaneously see the presence of beauties like Li Manni and Jiang Yuqi.

    Originally, her n was topete against the other mothers, feeling confident in her advantages in terms of age, looks, and figure.

    But now, she feltpletely overshadowed by Li Manni and Jiang Yuqi.

    Among all the women present, she could at best rank third.

    "Yang, will you have time after the sports meet?"

    "I still owe you a meal, don''t I?"

    Zhao Yingying approached Yang Hao with a smile and said.

    Last time at Haido, she was supposed to treat, but then her little brother Qin Feng unexpectedly showed up.

    Latter, because of a mission, Yang Hao gifted a bracelet to both Zhao Yingying and Sun Xinyi, giving Zhao Yingying even more reason to insist on treating him to a meal.

    However, Yang Hao was not interested in this counter sister with only a three-segment "Power of Tea."

    It had nothing to do with her slightlycking looks and figure.

    Yang Hao was not the type to judge solely by appearances; what he cared about was the inside!

    So he decisively refused, "Sorry, I have ns this afternoon."

    "Oh, let''s reschedule then."

    Zhao Yingying was somewhat disappointed. She could sense that Yang Hao didn''t seem very interested in her, especially since he had so many beauties around him, she really didn''t have much of an advantage.

    It looks like I need to seek advice from a strategist...

    Zhao Yingying silently calcted in her heart.

    After a while,

    The parent-child sports day officially began.

    The firstpetition was the ssic "three-legged race."

    But here, it was upgraded to a "four-legged race" with two parents and one child.

    Yang Hao and Li Manni stood on either side of Xixi, sandwiching her in the middle. This "four-legged race," due to the child in the center, still depended on the coordination of the two adults, with the child in the middle essentially serving as an ornament.

    "Others will likely chant ''one, two'' to find the rhythm. If we do the same, it could get confusing, so let''s chant ''left, right'' instead!"

    Yang Hao said to Li Manni before the start.

    "Okay,"

    Li Manni nodded, finding the analysis reasonable.

    The starter gun fired, and the twenty teams of ss Two set off simultaneously. As Yang Hao had anticipated, while everyone else was chanting "one, two" to find their rhythm, he and Li Manni chanting "left, right" were not affected.

    They moved in sync, their coordination seamless. Xixi, being carried in the middle, was in a flying state throughout the race, her chubby little face full of smiles as she kept cheering for her dad and auntie.

    Ultimately, all three of them were the first to cross the finish line.

    "Yay!"

    "We won!"

    Xixi raised her arms in excitement. She wanted to jump for joy, but her legs were still tied.

    Yang Hao, who also felt good about taking the first ce, extended his palm and nudged his lips toward Li Manni, who immediately understood and high-fived him.

    "Daddy, daddy, me too..."

    Xixi also stretched out her little hand.

    Yang Hao smiled and gave the little girl a high five as well.

    While the "family of three" was celebrating, many other families were still struggling to finish. Yang Hao casually nced over the field and happened to see the sight of Fat Peng tumbling down with his little fatty and wife.

    "Hahaha, Peng Haoxuan fell down..."

    Xixi also saw the scene and started pping andughing, it was clear she got along well with Peng Hao usually at the kindergarten.

    Yang Hao justughed and shook his head, thinking to himself that indeed, the physical fitness of the online writermunity was generally poor.

    The phrase "crispy college students" was trending onlely, but online writers were pretty crispy too!

    Yang Hao remembered the author of the book he was following often took leaves of absence due to health issues, and seeing Fat Peng''s physical condition, he sort of understood.

    The plump family of three had a hard time getting up after falling down.

    "Xixi''s dad, you''re our ss Two''s first ce. You''ll represent our ss in the finalster,"

    As Yang Hao watched Fat Peng''s family with interest, Mrs. Jiang approached him.

    "Oh, okay."

    Yang Hao''s gaze returned from Fat Peng''s family of three as he nodded slightly.

    "This is our medal."

    Mrs. Jiang handed over another medal. The main draw of this parent-child sports event was fun. As long as one participated, they were awarded a medal.

    However, since Yang Hao''s trio was the first ce of the senior second ss, their medal had "First ce" inscribed on it, unlike thememorative ones.

    "Let me take a photo for the three of you!"

    Although Mrs. Jiang disapproved of Yang Hao''s swift search for new love after bing widowed, it was his private matter, and she still had her job to do.

    "Then we''ll trouble Mrs. Jiang."

    Yang Hao smiled and passed his phone over; such moments should indeed be captured in photos for remembrance.

    "Auntie, hold me for the photo..."

    Yang Hao nned to pick up Xixi, but the little girl had her preferences and heartlessly abandoned her old father.

    Li Manni naturally wouldn''t refuse the little girl''s request and happily picked up Xixi.

    Yang Hao stood next to Li Manni, his left hand in his pocket and his right hand seeming out of ce.

    After a moment''s hesitation, he ced his right hand on Li Manni''s shoulderˇŞif the little one wouldn''t let me hold her, holding the big one should be fine, right!

    Feeling the weight of Yang Hao''s arm, Li Manni''s cheeks blushed slightly; her holding Xixi and Yang Hao embracing her, they truly resembled a family of three.

    Meanwhile, Mrs. Jiang, who was taking the photo, felt somewhat dazed, sensing that the trio in the picture seemed like a real family, and Xixi and this beautiful "stepmother" even bore some resemnce.

    Err, could she be her real aunt?

    Not that kind of aunt found from outside...

    Mrs. Jiang began to question her earlier spection.

    Especially since Xixi and this aunt seemed very close, even wanting to be held by her for the photo.

    Ding...

    Just as Mrs. Jiang was about to press the shutter, a Weixun message suddenly popped up on Yang Hao''s phone screen: Yang, I''ve moved to a new ce, but the range hood isn''t working well.

    Yang Hao had set his phone to disy Weixun messages without unlocking, so Mrs. Jiang clearly saw the content of the message.

    So Xixi''s dad can fix range hoods.

    The range hood in my rental isn''t working well either; maybe I could ask him to have a look.

    Thinking so, Mrs. Jiang''s hands didn''t stop, and she continuously pressed the shutter button, taking a memorable "family portrait" for the three.

    "Xixi''s dad, someone just sent you a Weixun message."

    Mrs. Jiang mentioned as she handed the phone back to Yang Hao.

    Upon receiving the phone, Yang Hao had already seen the unread Weixun message notification. He nodded but wasn''t in a hurry to check the message; instead, he opened the gallery to review the photos with Li Manni and Xixi.

    Because Mrs. Jiang pressed the shutter several times in session, there were several photos for them to choose from.

    And in these photos, Xixi was in the best state,ughing very happily with her big eyes curved like crescents.

    Yang Hao wore a faint smile on his face with little difference in expression across the photos.

    Li Manni, however, showed some variance in her expressions: she appeared slightly flustered in the first photo, shy in the second,

    and in the third, she had a smile, yet her tender cheeks still glowed with a faint blush.

    The fourth photo was the best; she wore a bright smile, her brow and eyes curved, and the hint of blush, although still present, became the perfectplement to her innocent smile.

    "The auntie looks the prettiest in the fourth photo..."

    After reviewing the photos, Xixi said with a smile, her eye for beauty rather good.

    "Hmm, I think so too."

    Yang Hao nodded in agreement, yet he sent all the photos to Li Manni.

    After sharing the photos, he casually opened Wang Xueru''s Weixun message, and his lips curled up unconsciously...

    Fixing range hoods was something he was very good at!

    "Xixi''s dad, there''s something I''d like to ask your help with,"

    spoke Mrs. Jiang, who hadn''t left yet.

    "Please tell me, Mrs. Jiang..."

    Yang Hao looked at the beautiful teacher with some puzzlement, wondering what she needed assistance with.

    "Just to make it clear; I didn''t mean to read your Weixun messageˇŞit just popped up on the phone screen..."

    Mrs. Jiang first rified that she hadn''t intentionally peeked at someone else''s Weixun message before continuing, "The range hood at my rented ce isn''t working well either."

    "Xixi''s dad, could you find the time to help me fix it?"

 Chapter 62: 62, Zhu Bajie and Change

    "Uh..."

    "Fixing the kitchen hood?"

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected this beautiful teacher to make such a request as well.

    But hers seemed to be a genuine kitchen hood repair job!

    "Sure, Mrs. Jiang, whenever you''re free I cane over to take a look."

    It was a busy teacher''s request he felt he should help with, after all, he had a hostage in her hands.

    However, Yang Hao hadn''t expected the kitchen hood repair business to be so popr.

    Well, from now on, please call me Repairman Yang!

    It''s just, why the hell does he feel like he inadvertently carries the aura of the male lead in a Japanese movie!

    "Xixi''s Dad, then thank you in advance."

    "By the way, is that Xixi''s maternal aunt?"

    Jiang Yuqi took the opportunity to inquire about Li Manni''s identity.

    "Yes!"

    "Even though Xixi''s Mom and I are divorced, Xixi has always been close to her aunt since she was little, so she came to participate in today''s sports day."

    Yang Hao casually exined.

    "Divorced?"

    Jiang Yuqi caught the keyword in Yang Hao''s words, and her whole being was thrown off.

    Turns out, she had misunderstood from the beginning, thinking that Xixi''s mom had passed away, when they were merely divorced!

    As for Li Manni''s identity, her understanding couldn''t have been more ludicrous; she was the child''s maternal aunt!

    Ahhh, what kind of god-levelprehension skills do I have!!!

    Before, Jiang Yuqi thought herself to be the great detective Conan, only toter discover she was actually Mori Kogoro...

    What?

    You''re asking who Mori Kogoro is?

    He''s three times worse than Mori Kogoro!!

    "Mrs. Jiang, what''s wrong?"

    Yang Hao found the beautiful teacher''s expression a bit strange, so he casually asked.

    "Uh, it''s nothing."

    "I''m going to take photos for other families now!"

    Jiang Yuqi beat a hasty retreat, thinking to herself it was a good thing he didn''t know what she was thinking, or it would have been utterly embarrassing.

    In the three-legged race finals that followed, Yang Hao and Li Manni still had great chemistry, and together with Xixi, they took first ce once more.

    And there was a prize for the first-ce finishers in the finals: a choice between a stuffed animal and a toy car. Most boys would probably choose the toy car, but Xixi chose a cute rabbit plushie, clutching it lovingly in her arms.

    Yang Hao, having clinched first ce with his precious daughter, was brimming with a sense of achievement, as if he had won a world championship.

    The next event was the parent-child jump ropepetition, with each family sending one parent to jump rope with their child, to see who could do the most jumps in one minute.

    Yang Hao, being on the heavier side, wasn''t very good at jumping rope, so he let Li Manni take Xixi to thepetition.

    However, once thepetition began, Yang Hao started to regret sending Li Manni out there. His nominally young auntie was so well-developed that her jumping created that kind of thumping effect, and several men who had been cheering on their own wives started to stare.

    They then looked at Yang Hao with envyˇŞboth in their mid-thirties, but look at his wife: young, beautiful, and well-figured!

    Then look at their own wives: aged, faded, and temperamental!

    The disparity in life was just too intense...

    There were even men who thought they wouldn''t mind dying ten years earlier if they could have such a wife.

    Hmm, the neighbor thought he wouldn''t mind dying twenty years earlier!

    Yang Hao thought to himself: As the saying goes, a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood; before you know it, she''s all grown up.

    However, it''s probably better not to do this kind of skipping rope activity in public in the future!

    Luckily thepetition was only a minute long and ended quickly.

    Due to having more to manage than the other women, Li Manni''s jump rope performance was average and didn''t stand out.

    The auntie and Xixi were somewhat disappointed.

    But Yang Hao thought it was for the best.

    No more jumping; its impact was too great. Let''s not talk about the surrounding losers; even he, as the brother-inw, was struggling to handle it.

    The next event was the tug of warpetition.

    Each ss would send out ten parents, five men and five women.

    Yang Hao, big and tall, was naturally among the five male contestants, and Fat Peng and his wife, heavy enough for the role, also made it into the Belle Kindergarten Second Grade''s lineup.

    Belle Kindergarten had a total of eight sses, with three each for the nursery and junior sses, and two for the senior ones.

    The eight teams were just enough for a three-roundpetition to decide the champion.

    Yang Hao was the tallest among the ten contestants from the second grade, and at 185 pounds now, he was likely on par with Fat Peng.

    But Yang Hao, although tall and weighing 185 pounds, no longer seemed overweight, but rather imposing.

    Fat Peng, around 170 cm tall, gave off the impression of actually being fat.

    "Brother Peng, I''ll be anchoring at the end, you go up front,"

    Yang Hao took on the role of the temporary captain and started to strategize.

    Upon hearing this, Fat Peng''s lips twitched involuntary: "You want to be behind me?"

    "Yes!"

    "I''ll anchor!"

    Yang Hao nodded, oblivious to the insinuation in Fat Peng''s words.

    However, he thought it over, then shook his head, "You anchor instead. You have a lower center of gravity. I''ll take the lead."

    "Okay."

    Fat Peng nodded, clearly relieved.

    The imaginative inte novelist truly did not want Yang Hao standing behind him; it would give him the feeling of being locked in a sniper''s scope, always at risk of getting blown away...

    Naturally, Yang Hao had no idea Fat Peng''s thoughts were so lecherous. Hemunicated a bit more with the other parents, and they finally decided on a formation with two male parents in front, three in the back, and the five female parents in the middle.

    The first match soon arrived.

    The second grade''s opponent was the nursery first grade.

    The referees hadn''t even called the start yet, but the cheerleading squads on both sides were already shouting excitedly... §ă&§ß-¦Ĺ+?¦Ę?-¦Ň§č#§ä-$

    "Daddy, go for it!"

    "Daddy, go for it..."

    Xixi was waving her little hands vigorously while shouting loudly, as if she was using all the strength she had from drinking milk.

    However, there were so many voices cheering "Go for it, daddy" that her cheers were soon drowned out by the wave of encouragement.

    In this situation, there were two voices that were distinctly clear.

    One was "Go for it, brother-inw!"

    The other was "Go for it, Yang!"

    After hearing each other''s cheers, Li Manni and Zhao Yingying exchanged a nce unconsciously, then nodded slightly to each other as a signal.

    "Little aunt, shouldn''t you be cheering for Mommy?"

    Looking up with a puzzled face, Zhao Zirui questioned his little aunt. His mommy was also representing ss Two in the tug-of-warpetition, but here was his aunt cheering for someone else.

    "Little aunt will cheer for your mommy too, cheer for both~!"

    Zhao Yingying replied perfunctorily, then shouted again, "Go for it, Yang!"

    "Little aunt..."

    Feeling dispirited, Zhao Zirui could only pout and start chanting "Go, Mommy" on his own.

    Amidst the cheers, the first match began, and ss Two quickly gained an enormous advantage, ending the contest in a mere dozen seconds and advancing to the next round!

    "Yay!"

    "We won!"

    Xixi jumped around excitedly, while Li Manni smilingly high-fived the little girl.

    After resting for about fifteen minutes, the semi-finals began.

    This time, ss Two''s opponent was ss One.

    The teams were nearly matched in strength, resulting in a prolonged stalemate. Ultimately, ss Two''s endurance proved superior, and they secured victory to advance to the final round.

    Although thepetition didn''t hold any practical significance and was just for fun, Mrs. Jiang was still quite happy that her ss had made it into the finals. She especially brought over a case of bottled water, twelve in total, to distribute among the tenpeting parents.

    "Xixi''s dad, the ss Two you''ll be facing in the finals seems pretty formidableˇŞthey''ve been breezing through their matches with ease,"

    Mrs. Jiang handed Yang Hao a bottle of water, then started chatting with the temporary team captain.

    "Yeah, they do seem pretty strong,"

    Yang Hao nodded in agreement.

    ss Two''s team included two hefty men weighing over two hundred pounds each, making their overallbined weight significantly greater than that of ss Two. Even though weight isn''t the sole factor in tug-of-war, it wasn''t an advantage to be overlooked either.

    "Actually, it''s simple if we want to win."

    Yang Hao took a sip of water and said with a chuckle.

    "Simple?"

    Mrs. Jiang looked puzzled.

    "The prize for the jump ropepetition was masks, right? Just borrowing a couple from the kids will do," Yang Hao said with a smile.

    "Masks?"

    Mrs. Jiang was momentarily taken aback before realizing that Yang Hao nned to wear masks to make the opponentsugh: if two or three people at the front ended upughing, that would clinch the victory.

    If it were a serious tug-of-warpetition, this tactic definitely wouldn''t be allowed, but given that a parent-child sports day was just for fun, it was not a big deal.

    "Okay, I''ll find a couple of funny ones!"

    The beautiful teacher''s face broke into a radiant smile.

    Winning or losing really didn''t matter; what mattered was that this approach also upheld the spirit of entertainment. Their kindergarten had been recording the entire tug-of-war event and nned to edit some footage to post on the BEI Qin Kuaiyin ount for promotional purposes.

    So if this trick really worked, it would be great material for Kuaiyin, especially since she herself was a Kuaiyin user and understood its appeal.

    Soon, Mrs. Jiang returned with two Zhu Bajie masks.

    Yang Hao handed one of the masks to Xuxu''s Dad, who was standing with him in the front row.

    "Haha, Yang, you''re a genius." After hearing about Yang Hao''s strategy, Xuxu''s Dad couldn''t help bursting intoughter.

    After another short break, the final round began.

    All eyes in the venue were focused on the two teams.

    Needless to say, both sides'' cheer squads were putting in extra effort...

    ss Two also had two men at the front, one of whom was a big guy weighing over two hundred pounds, and the other was also quite hefty.

    Both shook their shoulders, each looking resolute and determined to win.

    "Take your ces..."

    The referee shouted, and all thepetitors got into position.

    Then, the two burly brothers from ss Two were slightly dumbfounded, for facing them were two "pig heads"!

    "Begin!!"

    The referee''s g dropped, and both teams started to exert their strength.

    However, the two big guys from ss Two couldn''t focus fully on the task at hand ¨C seeing the two pig heads in front of them, half of their strength was spent trying to suppress theirughter.

    Masks might not seemughable when worn by children ying around, but on the faces of two grown men, the incongruity was ringly funny.

    The cheer squad from ss Two, noticing two Zhu Bajie on the opposite side, were at first stunned and then they burst intoughter, especially the children, who found it hriously unusual to see adults goofing around like this.

    Laughter is contagious, and as soon as they heard the surroundingughter, the two big guys trying so hard to hold back couldn''t control themselves any longer and startedughing as well.

    With their two main forces suddenly losing steam, the bnce of victory tipped instantly. ss Two redoubled its efforts and secured victory in the contest.

    "Yay yay yay, we won again!"

    "Wow, we won!!"

    "Hahaha, it worked!"

    The cheer squad from ss Two erupted in cheers, and Xixi ran up and threw herself into her daddy''s arms: "Haha, daddy is Zhu Bajie!"

    "Auntie is Chang''e!"

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao, still wearing the mask, paused for a moment. It made sense that he was Zhu Bajie, but how did Li Manni be Chang''e?

    "Why is auntie Chang''e?" Yang Hao curiously asked.

    "Because auntie is holding the Jade Rabbit!"

    Xixi pointed towards Li Manni, who was cradling the rabbit plush toy they had won during the three-legged race earlier.

    Li Manni, dressed in a fresh white tracksuit, was already highly attractive and fair-skinned, and holding the rabbit toy added a celestial touch, making it seem as though the Lady of the Moon had descended to earth.

 Chapter 63: Being a stepmother can actually be quite nice

    Yang Hao felt that the story of Zhu Bajie and Chang''e was not suitable for him and Li Manni.

    So, he took off the mask and put it on Xixi''s head, "Hmm, now Xixi is Zhu Bajie."

    Xixi, on the contrary, didn''t have so many thoughts, and happily ran over to Li Manni, "Auntie, auntie, you are Chang''e, and I am Zhu Bajie!"

    At first, Li Manni didn''t react to why she was Chang''e, not until she remembered the rabbit doll she was holding in her arms.

    "Xixi''s dad, let''s take a photo together with the team that won the championship."

    Jiang Yuqi came over to call Yang Hao for a photo. Her smile was still slightly lifted at the corners of her mouth, because Liang XiaoLu, the ss teacher of the second-grade ss two, had justined to her, saying that their second-grade ss one was too cunning,ing up with such a trick.

    Liang XiaoLu was Jiang Yuqi''s college ssmate, they were very close friends and were currently renting an apartment together. In fact, she was working at this kindergarten because her good friend Liang XiaoLu was here, and they could keep each otherpany.

    So, Jiang Yuqi was very happy to beat her good friend''s ss. When Liang XiaoLu wasining earlier, she even smugly said, "All''s fair in war."

    "Alright."

    Yang Hao agreed and went over to take a photo with everyone.

    At this moment, the other nine people had already taken their ces, with the female parents standing on the t ground in front and the male parents on the steps behind, ensuring everyone''s face could be seen.

    "Mrs. Jiang,e take the photo with us."

    After Yang Hao found his spot, he waved at Jiang Yuqi, who was ready to take their picture.

    "Yes, yes, yes,e join us!"

    "Yeah, Mrs. Jiang,e join us!"

    With Yang Hao taking the lead, everyone immediately chimed in one after another. The tug-of-war championship was considered the most prestigious victory of this parent-child sports day because it was the only team event.

    Seeing the parents'' enthusiasm, Jiang Yuqi couldn''t really refuse. She immediately called over her best friend, Liang XiaoLu, "Lu, help us take a group photo."

    "Jiang Yuqi, don''t be too much!"

    "It''s our ss that you''ve beaten, okay..."

    Liang XiaoLu griped even as she took the phone.

    "Behave!"

    Jiang Yuqi winked at her bestie and then joined the line of female parents.

    Since she and Yang Hao were thest to join the group, she ended up standing right behind Yang Hao.

    "3, 2, 1..."

    Click!

    Click!!

    Liang XiaoLu pressed the shutter several times in quick session, helping them capture the moment.

    "Qiqi, who came up with that sneaky idea of wearing masks?"

    As she handed the phone back, Liang XiaoLu nced at the parents'' group and asked.

    "Xixi''s dad, the tallest one over there."

    Jiang Yuqi replied cheerfully while looking at the phone screen, flipping through the photos they had just taken.

    "So, it was him!"

    "He does look kind of sneaky!"

    "Oh, that''s the guy whose wife died and he found a stepmom for his child so soon, right?"

    Liang XiaoLu recalled the gossip her best friend had mentioned to her before.

    "Uh, wait a second, there''s been a misunderstanding..."

    Hearing her bestie bring up the topic, Jiang Yuqi quickly began to exin.

    "By the way, Lu, you haven''t told anyone else, have you?" After exining, Jiang Yuqi casually asked another question.

    "Ah, this..."

    "No!!"

    Liang XiaoLu was momentarily taken aback, then decisively shook her head, while thinking to herself that although she hadn''t said it in person, she wondered whether posting it on Kuaiyin counted.

    The scene was quite noisy, and Jiang Yuqi didn''t pay too much attention to her best friend''s change in expression. Most of her attention was on the photos they had just taken. Yang Hao, who was standing behind her, had even made rabbit ears over her head.

    Such an old man, yet so childish!

    Jiang Yuqi mentallyined and then selected two photos where everyone''s expressions looked quite good and sent them to the parents'' chat group for the second-grade ss one.

    By noon, the parent-child sports day came to a sessful conclusion.

    The parents took their children and dispersed.

    On the way to the parking lot, Yang Hao caught up with Fat Peng and his family, who were walking ahead. He briskly walked up to them, patting Fat Peng''s shoulder, "Fat Peng, don''t forget the surprise tonight!"

    "Uh, okay!"

    Fat Peng turned his head to nce at Yang Hao''s hand resting on his shoulder and felt a chill run through him.

    He had heard that his slightly plump figure was quite popr in the gaymunity, but he didn''t expect it to be true!

    ˇŇ$§ä¦Á§ĺ?-?+?#?§Ń?§ä¦Ĺ?-??!?§ß?-

    He, who usually fantasized about various beauties in books, never dreamed that one day he would be the object of someone else''s fantasies!

    Unfortunately, it was a burly man with a hulking figure!

    Fat Peng drove a Hignder, which was spacious and well-suited for his family''s size.

    The downside is...

    Forget it, there''s no downside, to avoid getting sprayed!

    Reaching the car, Fat Peng quickly dove inside, as if escaping a thief.

    "Old Peng, what''s the matter with you?"

    Fat Peng''s wife, Ma HuiJuan, noticed her husband''s abnormal behavior and asked after getting into the passenger seat.

    "It''s nothing, I''ll tell you when we get home!"

    With his son still sitting in the backseat, some things couldn''t be said out loud. He started the car and quickly left the scene.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao walked toward his Overawe U8, about to get in, when Zhao Yingying hurried over, "Yang, this toy is from the nursery school. Give it to Xixi to y with!"

    She handed him a little duck toy, clearly to ingratiate herself with Xixi.

    "Thanks."

    Yang Hao took the toy and nodded slightly.

    "Yang, you haven''t been to the gym today, have you? Will you goter?" Zhao Yingying asked again. She had finally taken a day off, hoping to spark some romance at the parent-child sports event, but Li Manni''s appearance thwarted her careful ns.

    However, this third-degree weakling in the Power of Tea didn''t give up; knowing that Yang Hao went to the gym every day, she nned to stake out the fitness center.

    "I''ll go, but can''t say when."

    The fitness center had daily check-in tasks, and he naturally had to go, after all, it was an industry worth millions, and he wouldn''t pass up anything for free.

    "Okay, I''ll be going to the gym this afternoon as well. See you at the fitness center then~!"

    Zhao Yingying nned to lie in wait for Yang Hao at the fitness center, but before that she intended to seek counsel from her strategist, to see how she could conquer this single, divorced old man with a child!

    As Yang Hao drove away, Zhao Yingying watched the Overawe U8 leave the parking lot before heading to her sister-inw''s Sunny.

    "Yingying, do you really like that man?"

    Wang Jia waited intentionally outside the car, wanting to talk to her young sister-inw about Yang Hao.

    "Yeah."

    Zhao Yingying nodded, not denying it.

    "He''s divorced, you know, and he even has such a big daughter. Can you ept that?" Wang Jia was quite surprised; she always thought of her sister-inw as proud and aloof.

    She had always wanted to find someone with high status, so why the sudden bow to reality?

    But to her, it was bowing too low. In her opinion, given Zhao Yingying''s conditions, even if she lowered her standards, she shouldn''t be choosing an older divorced man with a child.

    "With the divorce rate so high these days, there''s nothing wrong with being divorced,"

    "As for having a daughter, that''s nice too. I think Xixi is cute!" Zhao Yingying said with a smile.

    "Uh..."

    Wang Jia was baffled, "Yingying, are you really ready to be a stepmother?"

    "I''d love to be Xixi''s stepmother, but Yang doesn''t want to!" Zhao Yingying said, quite frustrated as she shook her head.

    "He doesn''t want to?"

    "He actually doesn''t want to??"

    Wang Jia asked in confusion, "That''s not right. Didn''t he buy you a bracelet worth over fifty thousand? He should like you!"

    Zhao Yingying shook her head, "Sister-inw, you don''t understand. Fifty thousand is a lot for us, but for rich people, it''s like spending fifty cents."

    At this moment, Zhao Yingying no longer felt like boasting, but instead thought her experienced sister-inw might have some advice for her.

    "Rich?"

    "How rich is he?"

    Wang Jia didn''t think Yang Hao looked particrly wealthy. Besides, his daughter and her own child were in the same nursery. If he were really a tycoon, why would his child attend such an ordinary nursery?

    "Sister-inw, you know about Star Cloud Bay, right?"

    "Of course!"

    Wang Jia nodded, "It''s the top luxury housing in Jiangcheng. I heard that even the cheapest house costs around twenty million!"

    "Yang has a 688 square meter house in Star Cloud Bay."

    "So, does that make him a rich man??" Zhao Yingying retorted.

    "Ah???"

    "Star Cloud Bay, 688 square meters!!"

    Wang Jia was shocked, and it took her a while to regain herposure before saying seriously, "Yingying, being a stepmother is not bad at all!"

 Chapter 64: 64, this man does not take the usual path.

    ```

    Wang Jia was someone who''d been through it all, and had long stopped having any illusions about love and that sort of thing.

    When you''re young, you can be a love fool, savor the taste of being ravaged by love.

    But if at her age you''re still a love fool, then there are only two words to describe you: fucking stupid.

    When you''re young, you think love is the most important, money wille eventually!

    Only when you''re older do you realize that love can easily disappear, and money is really hard to earn!

    All the initial beauty fades away amid the trivialities of life...

    So, the economic base determines the superstructure!

    Love that doesn''t involve money is like a castle in the air.

    No matter how passionate, all love eventually returns to tranquility, back to the reality of daily domesticity.

    So, which is more important, money or emotions?

    Actually, they''re both pretty important!

    But if Wang Jia had to choose one, she would choose money!

    Because feelings can''t be eaten as food and also can''t trulyst.

    The young people of today understand this all too well, which is why many of them are focused on making money. Having a partner is fine, but they don''t talk about feelings!

    That stuff''s too ephemeral!

    Therefore, from Wang Jia''s perspective, if her little niece could really snag a rich man living at Star Cloud Bay, maybe their family would also benefit quite a bit.

    If it weren''t for her own limited personal circumstances, she would be willing to give it a try herself.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao took Li Manni and Xixi to a barbecue restaurant for lunch.

    But Yang Hao, who was in a fat-reduction period, only ate a small piece of grilled steak. Meanwhile, Xixi, the little foodie, showed off her oily mouth, and Li Manni ate quite a bit too, though she was more reserved and ate more elegantly.

    After lunch, Xixi mored to visit her aunt''s house. Yang Hao happened to have a range hood to fix, so he conveniently left Xixi with Li Manni.

    After dropping the two off at Fenghua Residential Area, Yang Hao got Wang Xueru''stest address and then drove there.

    It was a residential area called Easter River Manor, not too far from Holiday International. The environment of the two areas was simr, and in Jiangcheng, both were considered mid-to-high-end areas.

    "Xueru, open the door."

    "I''m here to fix the range hood!"

    When he arrived at the door, Yang Hao knocked while calling out.

    The next moment, the door opened.

    Once Yang Hao entered, Wang Xueru quickly closed the door behind him and, with a swift motion, locked it.

    The beautiful young woman was wearing the same milk-white, hip-hugging dress she''d worn before. The dress, made of wool, kept her warm, but the chest area was deliberately cut outˇŞquite a strategic design.

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    The clothing fit her snugly, the beautiful young woman''s belly had a slight bulge, but her waist was slim; most of the fat had rather tactfully gone to where it was supposed to be...

    "Yang!"

    The beautiful young woman extended her arms and hooked them around Yang Hao''s neck, her eyes swimming with tender feelings.

    "Right, I should get started on the work..."

    Yang Hao, the repairman, always remembered his mission.

    The range hood duct was clogged, most likely because it hadn''t been cleaned out properly before.

    This thing, as long as it''s regrly cleaned, will keep getting better, but the first time is usually the toughest.

    However, Yang Hao, the repairman, was patient and skilled.

    Thanks to his relentless efforts, he eventually seeded, and he didn''t forget to leave some liquid lubricant behind.

    Perfect!!

    A moment of enlightenment.

    Yang Hao took a moment to look around Wang Xueru''s new home.

    It was a small three-bedroom house, about 110 square meters or so.

    "Xueru, you didn''t need to rent a three-bedroom house, did you?"

    Yang Hao asked, somewhat puzzled.

    "One of the rooms is for my sister. She''s my uncle''s daughter. She was studying in another city and has just been admitted to the graduate program at Jiangcheng University. She''lle to Jiangcheng in September and can stay over asionally to help tutor Nuonuo,"

    Wang Xueru exined.

    "I see!"

    ```

    "Graduate students from Jiangcheng University, impressive!"

    Yang Hao eximed, then asked, "Are you not nning to live in your previous house anymore?"

    "Hmm."

    Wang Xueru nodded: "Shen Mingshan has already signed the divorce agreement, legally we''re no longer husband and wife, but I can only get the divorce certificate after the cooling-off period. At that time, I''ll sell the house at Holiday International."

    "That''s probably for the best."

    Yang Hao didn''t say much else. As someone who had been through the same ringer, he understood Wang Xueru''s feelings. There were too many sad memories in that house, it was better not to live there.

    "So what are your ns for the future?"

    Yang Hao asked, with a hundred million NPC exclusive spending gold lying idle in his ount.

    Now that the beautiful young woman had clearly drawn her line with Shen Mingshan, he could spend the money on her.

    Despite being titled a wealthy man, Yang Hao had never truly experienced the sensation of spending money like water.

    Other tycoons spent hundreds of millions, even billions at a time.

    In contrast, he only ever spent tens of thousands, at most a few hundred thousandˇŞunsatisfying!!

    Dammit, I want to spend money!

    Nobody stop me!!

    Yang Hao silently screamed in his heart.

    "I''m thinking about opening my own flower shop or a coffee shop. This way, I can have a more flexible schedule and it won''t affect taking Nuonuo to and from school."

    In fact, Wang Xueru was quite well-educated. However, since she hadn''t worked for a long time, she didn''t n to return to the workforce and was thinking about using her savings to start a small business.

    After hearing her n, however, Yang Hao couldn''t help but shake his head.

    Great, all traps!!

    But these are the types of businesses that many women like to choose when they start their ventures.

    It gives people a sense of pettiness and high-end taste.

    Nheless, both flower shops and coffee shops have a high probability of losses.

    Coffee shops, in particr, are sopetitive that 99% of newbies entering the industry end up losing everything!

    With Starbucks and Luckin Coffee at the forefront, followed by Mixue Bingcheng''s lower-end brand "Lucky Coffee"!

    Prices have been driven down to the lowest possible, and these chain brands, with their huge scale, can reduce raw material costs to an absolute minimum to wage a price war.

    But you, alone, have higher costs than they do, without any unique secret recipes to speak ofˇŞhow can youpete?

    So it''s often a case of lofty ideals and reality pping you hard in the face!

    Therefore, if your goal in starting a business is profit, truly stay away from coffee shops.

    However, there''s also a strange phenomenon: when you''re out shopping, you oftene across coffee shops that are stylishly decorated butck customers.

    And they don''t close down; they just keep on operating.

    -Enjoy!

    Such shop owners generally fall into two categories: one is the wealthy second generation who open a shop for asional gatherings with friends, just for something to do.

    The other is the ''kept canary'', whose boss opens the shop just for fun, providing them with something to pass the time. And some women''s clothing stores that seem to have no business all year round but are always open fall into this category as well.

    These people don''t open shops to make money.

    Wang Xueru was indeed from a well-off family, but originally did not have this kind of backing.

    But now, things were different!

    Yang Hao decided to fulfill the beautiful young woman''s wish.

    Making money didn''t matter; it was all just for fun!

    "Yang, do you not think flower shops or coffee shops are good businesses?"

    Noticing Yang Hao shaking his head, Wang Xueru frowned slightly.

    "Not exactly."

    Yang Hao smiled and shook his head: "Behind Starlight City there''s a coffee shop up for transfer, how about we go take a look?"

    There''s amercial streetplementing Starlight City, and Yang Hao noticed a sign on a coffee shop for a transfer thest time he passed by.

    "Right now?"

    Wang Xueru didn''t expect Yang Hao to be even more eager than herself.

    "Shall we take a stroll around before we go?"

    Yang Hao ced his hand on the beautiful young woman''s soft waist, suggesting with a smile.

    "Then let''s take a look."

    Wang Xueru felt a bit tired; mainly because this man didn''t follow conventional paths, she needed to take it slow.

 Chapter 65: 65, a foolish old man with lots of money

    ```

    "I''m driving, no need for you to drive!"

    Wang Xueru, who had changed her clothes and was ready to fetch her car keys, saw Yang Hao wave his hands dismissively.

    "Oh, that''s fine."

    Wang Xueru was taken aback for a moment, then nodded her head.

    She was still unaware of Yang Hao''s financial capabilities; her initial proactive engagement with him was purely out of a desire for retaliation, but she found hispany quitefortable.

    Moreover, the impression this delivery guy gave her was of someone very reliable and physically fit, so why not continue being good friends?

    She could share her troubles with him, which was pretty nice.

    This kind of rtionship didn''t bind either of them, and there was no need to bear any responsibilities or obligations. It was way morefortable than being married.

    As the two left the residentialplex together, Wang Xueru didn''t hesitate to link arms with Yang Hao. After all, she had already signed the divorce agreement and carried no psychological burden.

    She assumed Yang Hao would be driving an ordinary car, but he stopped next to a domineering BYD U8.

    Wang Xueru drove a BYD Dolphin, so she kept up with some of BYD''s developments and was aware of this model.

    "Yang, is this your car?"

    Wang Xueru was startled, her delicate face showing utter disbelief.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded and got into the driver''s seat.

    After a brief moment of astonishment, Wang Xueru took her ce in the passenger seat.

    "Yang, you''re driving a million-dor luxury car, why still deliver takeout?"

    The two were quite familiar with each other by now, so Wang Xueru didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly.

    "Would you believe me if I said I deliver takeout to lose weight?"

    While starting the car, Yang Hao asked with a chuckle.

    "So it''s like that."

    Wang Xueru nodded, not quite believing this excuse, but unable toe up with a more reasonable exnation.

    It just goes to show that Yang was an enigma!

    A few minutester, Yang Hao drove into themercial street behind Starlight City, a street lined with restaurants and two bubble tea shops, with only one coffee shop featuring a "For Sale" signˇŞHappiness Coffee.

    Yang Hao didn''t really understand those who named their coffee shops in English. Did it make them feel more upscale?

    Some names he could understand, like Happiness Coffee!

    Happiness signifies joy, and the shop''s name probably meant "joyful coffee."

    But there were some shop names that Yang Hao, a graduate from a second-tier university, just couldn''t decipher, such as the one called dblcoffee he had once seen!

    "dbl" had him puzzled for ages.

    His colleague, Liu Zifeng, said it was an abbreviation for double, meaning twice as much.

    But that didn''t make sense to Yang Hao. What on earth was "double coffee"?

    So he specifically asked the owner what "dbl" meant.

    -chapter

    And the owner told him it meant "amazingly cool"!

    Yang Hao inwardly gave a thumbs-up; with such a name, who wouldn''t be confused?

    The Happiness Coffee shop was pretty spacious, with seventy to eighty square meters on the ground floor, and an equallyrge area upstairs, styled with an industrial decor.

    And this so-called industrial decor was really just a way to save money; many ces didn''t need to be finely finished. Of course, this shop was only pseudo-industrial. The real industrial-style decor wouldn''t be cheap.

    Being a Saturday, the store had a few customers and wasn''t particrly deserted.

    Behind the counter were two employees, one ying with her phone while the other, seeing customers enter, greeted them professionally.

    "What would you two like to drink?"

    The conscientious employee smiled and inquired.

    "Is your boss around?"

    Yang Hao got straight to the point.

    "Who are you?"

    The employee looked at Yang Hao with confusion.

    "Isn''t the shop for sale?"

    "I''d like to talk to your boss," Yang Hao said, pointing to the "For Sale" sign on the door.

    "Oh, the boss isn''t here. I''ll call her right now!"

    "Please have a seat."

    The employee gestured to a vacant table near the counter.

    Then she picked up her phone and dialed the boss''s number.

    "Our boss will be here in fifteen minutes."

    "What would you like to drink? The boss is treating."

    After ending the call, the employee addressed Yang Hao and Wang Xueru, who had already taken their seats at the vacant table.

    "What''s your shop''s signature drink? Make two of those, that''ll do."

    Yang Hao said nonchntly, waving his hand.

    "Okay!"

    The employee agreed and then got busy with her colleague.

    ```

    Wang Xueru was sizing up the decoration andyout of the first floor. She did want to open a coffee shop, but in her mind, it was supposed to be a small one. The area of this shop was clearly beyond her expectations.

    But since she was already there, it wouldn''t hurt to learn a bit more.

    After a short wait, the female server brought over two cups of coffee, one caramel mhiato and one matchatte.

    Both were categories avable in other shops, nothing special.

    Yang Hao handed the high-calorie caramel mhiato to Wang Xueru, and he took a sip of the matchatte himself. Its taste wasn''t anything specialpared to other shops.

    Coffee, unlike bubble tea, is quite difficult to innovate in terms of vors.

    Especially for these individually run small shops, which basicallyck the ability to research and innovate, mainly imitating others.

    Innovation is better left to thoserge chain brands, like the "Coconut Latte" sold by Luckin Coffee, which sold a hundred million cups in one year, and theter popr "Soy Sauce Latte," both of which are very sessful products.

    The two waited for a while, and then a red BMW X6 parked at the entrance of the shop, and a woman dressed in a ck leather jacket, with her face covered by shades, got out of the car.

    However, she didn''t go straight into the shop. Instead, she nced at the Yangwang U8 parked nearby.

    BMW X6 is considered a medium torge SUV, but next to the imposing Yangwang U8, it suddenly seemed a bit mini.

    The woman''s eyebrows, hidden behind her sunsses, lifted slightly before she strode into the shop.

    "Qing, these are the two who were looking for you," the server indicated to Yang Hao and Wang Xueru.

    "Let''s head to one of our upstairs private rooms to talk," Huang Qing suggested with a nod and a polite gesture.

    The ground floor of this coffee shop was the main hall, while the second floor had several private rooms as well as some seating with partitions, which were more suitable for dates or discussing private matters.

    "My shop covers over one hundred and forty square meters, with the upstairs private rooms suitable for birthday parties and various small gatherings," she said.

    "Aside from coffee, the shop also sells tea, pastries..." Huang Qing continued, introducing the ce as she led the way upstairs.

    After reaching the second floor, she first gave them a tour before entering the private room named [Red].

    The naming convention for her coffee shop''s private rooms was red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple ˇŞ quite interesting.

    Initially, Yang Hao had thought it was just a naming scheme, but to his surprise, the interior of each room corresponding to its name featured that color theme.

    For instance, [Red] was full of red elements, particrly vibrant shades that provided a strong visual impact as soon as the door was pushed open.

    "Please, take a seat."

    "My name is Huang Qing. May I know how to address both of you?" asked the woman as she took off her sunsses politely.

    It was then that Yang Hao got a clear look at her. She was very beautiful, with three-dimensional features and picturesque brows and eyes. She had a different air about herpared to the women Yang Hao knew. She exuded a cold arrogance, and her gaze was sharp.

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    "Yang Hao, hao as in vast," Yang Hao said his name.

    Wang Xueru then introduced herself as well.

    After the brief pleasantries, Huang Qing cut straight to the point, "This property is mine, and it''s for sale. If you intend to buy the retail space along with it, the price is 8.5 million."

    Huang Qing hadn''t originally nned to bring up the sale, but on entering the shop, she saw the Yangwang U8 parked outside. Someone who could spend over a million on a big toy surely wouldn''t be short of money, so she directly mentioned the property sale.

    Xueru was startled by Huang Qing''s words, though. The scale of the coffee shop had already exceeded her expectations, let alone buying the retail space as well.

    Although she came from a well-off family, 8.5 million was still out of her reach.

    Just as Wang Xueru was about to ask how much just for the shop itself, she heard Yang Hao say, "One price, 8 million."

    "What?" Xueru turned her head in surprise, her eyes full of shock.

    Although she hade to ept that Yang Hao might be wealthy, after all, he drove a luxury vehicle worth millions,

    But to just buy an 8 million coffee shop on the spot??

    Huang Qing was also taken aback; she hadn''t expected such an immediate offer.

    Although she had asked for 8.5 million, it genuinely wasn''t much, as she had spent 10 million just to purchase the property, plus the shop''s renovations and various equipment, bringing her total investment to 11 million.

    Her asking price of 8.5 million was mainly due to the recent downturn in the real estate market, not only with residential property prices dropping sharply, but also retail spaces being reduced in price, leading to her deciding to sell at a loss to cash out.

    Even so, it wasn''t easy to sell a property worth more than 8 million so readily.

    At this time, cash was king, making liquidation the hardest part.

    There had been inquiries before, but no deals were made in the end.

    "Can we sign the contract today for 8 million?" Huang Qing asked.

    "Yes!" Yang Hao replied affirmatively.

    "OK!"

    "Deal!" Huang Qing reached out her fair hand proactively.

    Yang Hao shook her hand with a smile and then turned to Wang Xueru, "You''ve got your ID with you, right?"

    "Uh, yes."

    Xueru didn''t understand why Yang Hao asked that but nodded nheless.

    Huang Qing, on the other hand, understood and raised her eyebrows in surprise. She gave Wang Xueru a careful look, then turned to Yang Hao, thinking to herself: This must be some rich, clueless old man!

 Chapter 66: 66, this place isnt a battlefield too, is it!

    Huang Qing, who had seen all sorts of people, instantly recognized that Yang Hao and Wang Xueru were not husband and wife.

    There was a familiar yet estranged feeling between them, a hard-to-describe state of affairs.

    However, as someone who ran a bar, Huang Qing was no stranger to this kind of rtionship.

    Thus, she could acutely sense that the two of them were either card buddies or in a sponsorship rtionship.

    Initially, she leaned more towards the former because Wang Xueru didn''t seem very young; she was probably even a bit older than Huang Qing, possibly already in her thirties.

    For a "uncle" like Yang Hao, who drove a million-dor luxury car, there should have been many young and beautiful girls surrounding him, giving him ample choice.

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    But now, it was obvious that Yang Hao wanted to buy her coffee shop and gift it to this woman.

    We''re talking about 8 million here!

    That could support several girls in their early twenties.

    Yet this rich uncle didn''t even blink as he offered it to the woman by his side!

    Even if this could lead to a long-term sponsorship rtionship, Huang Qing felt it wasn''t cost-effective.

    She even thought to herself: Brother, if I had known earlier that this was your taste, I could''ve introduced you to some cheaper options.

    "Let''s draft the contract."

    "I''ll transfer 500,000 to you as a down payment first, and we''ll take care of the property transfer procedures at the Housing Authority on Monday. Then, I''ll transfer the remaining 7.5 million to you."

    As Huang Qing was lost in her wild thoughts, Yang Hao spoke up.

    "Sure, no problem!"

    Huang Qing nodded, took out her phone, and made a call to have two copies of the contract delivered.

    "Miss Wang, let''s add each other on WeChat. Could you send me your identification details? I''ll need them for the contract."

    After hanging up the phone, Huang Qing said to Wang Xueru.

    "Huh?"

    "My identification details?"

    Wang Xueru finally reacted, looking at Yang with a face full of surprise: "Yang..."

    "This shop is for you."

    Yang interrupted Wang Xueru''s words, waving his hand casually.

    "This..."

    Wang Xueru waspletely stunned; she had only suspected as much when Huang Qing asked for her identification information, but now Yang had confirmed it.

    For a moment, she was at a loss for what to do.

    Even for marrying a wife, it was rare to see an 8-million dowry!

    She was just a divorced woman with a child!

    And yet, Yang had just dropped 8 million on her!

    It was simply unbelievable!!

    "Miss Wang, this is a gesture of kindness from Yang. I''m moved!"

    Eager to cash in, Huang Qing didn''t want to mess up the sale that was so close topletion and immediately began speaking on Yang''s behalf.

    Wang Xueru was still hesitant. If it were just amon gift, she would have epted it.

    But the sum of 8 million had left her utterly confused.

    That amount was something her parents couldn''t produce even by emptying their savings, and it far exceeded what she had received from her divorce settlement.

    As she was wrestling with herself, Yang''s hand patted her backside under the table, and then he gave her a reassuring look.

    Wang Xueru took a deep breath, then added Huang Qing on WeChat and sent over her name and ID number.

    "Yang, we should add each other on WeChat too."

    "I''ll scan you."

    After witnessing Yang Hao''s wealth, Huang Qing''s attitude subtly shifted. She came off as cold, but being a bar owner, she naturally wasn''t genuinely aloof.

    The so-called aloofness was merely a protective color to fend off unnecessary harassment, but faced with a tycoon like Yang, she naturally tucked away her cool demeanor.

    "Alright."

    Yang did not refuse and showed his WeChat QR code.

    "Yang, is the Looking Up U8 nice to drive?"

    "That car''s been pretty poprtely, I heard you have to queue just to get one."

    While waiting for the contracts to be delivered, Huang Qing chatted about the Looking Up U8 parked outside the shop, a vehicle she quite liked, hence she was knowledgeable about various cars.

    "It''s nice to drive, if you''re interested, you can try it out," Yang said generously.

    "Sure, I''ll definitely give it a try if I have the chance."

    A rare smile appeared on Huang Qing''s face, clearly showing her interest in the U8.

    "By the way, Yang, I''ve also opened a bar and created a VIP group. I''ll add you to the group. Whenever youe to my bar, as long as you''re in this group, you''ll get a 34% discount on all expenses, which is even bigger than the discount with a bar membership card!"

    Huang Qing naturally wanted to woo someone like Yang Hao, a tycoon, because his patronage at her bar would surely lead to high spending.

    "That''s fine, but I rarely go to bars."

    Yang Hao couldn''t outright reject her in person, thinking that he would just fold the group after being added.

    So, Huang Qing added Yang Hao to a WeChat group named "colour".

    If there were no surprises, "colour" was probably the name of her bar.

    Yang Hao noticed that this woman really liked to use English names; both the coffee shop and the bar had English names.

    However, the bar''s name did fit her own name quite well!

    "Colour" trantes to the meaning of colour.

    And Huang Qing''s surname and name were indeed both colours too.

    Yang Hao suddenly realized why the names of the coffee shop''s private rooms were "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Purple".

    It was all a match.

    Having made this connection, Yang Hao silently noted down a nickname for Huang Qing in WeChat: Huang Qing (Miss Color).

    The three chatted casually for a while until an assistant, looking breathless, brought over two contracts: one was a property sales contract, and the other was a coffee shop transfer agreement.

    "Yang, Miss Wang, please take a look at the contracts."

    "Take your time; no rush."

    Huang Qing handed the contracts to them and then said to Yang Hao, "Yang, may I borrow your car keys? I''d like to take a look at your beloved car."

    "You can even take it for a spin."

    Yang Hao casually tossed the car keys to her.

    He knew that Miss Color was giving him and Wang Xueru space to discuss, which was also quite thoughtful of her.

    "Thanks."

    With a smile, Huang Qing took the keys and left the private room with her assistant.

    "Yang, this store is too expensive!"

    "Just put it in your own name!"

    After the two left, Wang Xueru said timidly.

    Yang Hao casually wrapped his arms around the beautiful young woman, his hand resting on a soft spot as he touched and said, "I don''t have many virtues, but I won''t cheat a woman who follows me."

    "8 million is just an appetizer!"

    While boasting, Yang Hao thought to himself that he did want to register it in his own name, but the System wouldn''t allow it.

    "Let''s do this then, I''ll consider myself a proxy. When the coffee shop turns a profit, a small portion of it will be enough for me."

    Though 8 million was a lot, Wang Xueru wasn''t the gold-digging type, which was rted to her decent family background. Even though her parents probably couldn''te up with that much money,

    she had lived a life of abundance since she was young, so she didn''t have a particrly strong desire for money.

    However, the fact that Yang Hao was willing to buy an 8 million shop under her name still moved her.

    After speaking, she took the initiative to wrap her arms around Yang Hao''s neck and gave him a passionate kiss.

    Yang Hao''s hands had been busy the whole time, and now, in a coffee shop both private andmercial, mes of desire instantly red...

    The window of this private room faced the street, and through it, one could see the scenery of the shopping street. However, if the people on the street paid attention, they could also see through to the scene by the window.

    Therefore, Yang Hao smoothly pulled down the sunshade and locked the private room door, then directly lifted Wang Xueru onto the table...

    Outside the store.

    Huang Qing was examining the U8 parked on the street. ncing inadvertently upstairs, she saw the sunshade curtain of the private room where Yang Hao and Wang Xueru were pull down.

    Wow!

    They''re in such a hurry!

    Corner of Huang Qing''s mouth twitched with a spontaneous curve as she quickly ordered her assistant, "Tell Xiaoyu not to bring coffee upstairs anymore, but make sure to pass by their private room door every five minutes..."

    "Huh?"

    The assistant was a bit confused and didn''t understand the boss''s intention behind these instructions.

    "They want excitement, so let''s help create the atmosphere~!"

    Huang Qing shrugged and then opened the car door, sitting in the driver''s seat of the U8, yet her mind suddenly burst with a thought: Damn, this ce might also be a battleground!

 Chapter 67: 67, Domineering CEOs Love for the Second Marriage Woman

    Huang Qing hadn''t nned to really test drive Yang Hao''s car, since they had just met today.

    Even close friends would hesitate to lend out their car, but this Yang seemed quite amodating when driving upstairs. Overwhelmed by curiosity, she couldn''t resist taking a couple of loops around themercial street in that imposing Yangwang U8!

    The driving experience was excellent, and if she hadn''t been facing difficulties at home right now, she definitely would have bought one for herself.

    However, after taking the car for two loops, the shade upstairs remained closed.

    The time passed rather slowly...

    After getting out of the car, Huang Qing leaned on the bumper of the Yangwang U8, smoked a cigarette, and video-chatted with her bestie: "Di, let me tell you, I sold my coffee shop for 8 million..."

    "Yeah, sold it together with the retail space."

    "It was a well-off dude who bought it for his lover, but those two are really impatient," she continued, "right now they''re in the private room trying out their card skills..."

    "You freak, why would I have cameras in my private room!"

    "Watching gets boring, how about I set you up with two young hunks tonight?"

    "..."

    Huang Qing was having a st chatting with the woman on the video, but their words were rather scious.

    Their chatsted for over twenty minutes.

    Finally, the shade upstairs was pulled up.

    "It''s over."

    "I''m going up to sign the contract."

    Huang Qing greeted the woman on the video and then ended the video call.

    She didn''t go upstairs immediately. Instead, she smoked another cigarette before returning to the private room with her assistant: "Yang, the car is really good. I took a few loops, and the driving experience was very impressive!"

    While speaking, Huang Qing''s gaze inadvertently wandered over Wang Xueru, imbuing her words with a double entendre.

    But Wang Xueru was rather naive and didn''t catch the subtext in Huang Qing''s words. She was nervously reviewing the contract, fearing the other party would suspect something.

    So as not to leave any traces, she even ordered some food, trying her best not to be discovered.

    Yang Hao, who caught the subtext,ughed: "The car is really nice. Only those who try it will know!"

    Yang Hao wasn''t as naive as Wang Xueru. During the uninterrupted forty minutes or so, when no one disturbed them, waiters asionally passed by the door to the second floor, which gave the impression they were adding to the storyline!

    Therefore, Huang Qing seemed cold, but in reality, she knew how to have fun.

    Not surprising really, considering she did run a bar, a business not everyone can handle.

    After a bit of small talk, they got back to the matter at hand.

    Before getting down to business, Yang Hao had sent the contract to Wang Xiuxiu, whom he had met while buying a house, asking her to review it.

    That real estate agent had replied fifteen minutes ago, confirming there were no issues with the contract.

    Thus, Yang Hao wasted no time and transferred a deposit of 500,000 yuan directly to Huang Qing. They agreed to meet on Monday morning at the real estate office toplete the transfer procedures.

    "Miss Wang, if you''re free today, you could stay and familiarize yourself with the shop. Once weplete the transaction on Monday, you can start running the ce quicker," Huang Qing said to Wang Xueru after the 500,000 was in her ount.

    Her n was to sever all ties with the shop after getting the money on Monday. It was perfect timing to handover the shop''s particrs to Wang Xueru today, so she wouldn''t have toe back on Monday.

    "Um..."

    Wang Xueru wasn''t quite in the role yet, feeling a bit out of her element.

    "Xueru, just stay, will you? I was just about to go work out," Yang Hao said, gently patting Wang Xueru''s shoulder and adding in a low voice, "From now on, you''re the boss here, you should start getting into the role quickly."

    "Okay."

    Wang Xueru nodded, suddenly feeling the weight on her shoulders. This shop was an investment of 8 million yuan. She had to manage it carefully.

    After greeting Yang Hao, Huang Qing started walking through the business with Wang Xueru, familiarizing her with the shop and introducing her to the two employees and a pastry chef as the new boss.

    After all that was done, Huang Qing drove off in her BMW X6.

    Wang Xueru felt a bit dazed. It seemed like it was just over two hours since she told Yang Hao she wanted to open a cafe, and now she was the owner of such arge establishment.

    Originally, the coffee shop had five employees. When Huang Qing announced her intention to sell the ce, two of them left.

    Business wasn''t great at the moment, and with Wang Xueru willing to be hands-on, there wasn''t an immediate need to hire more staff.

    After processing the situation for some time, Wang Xueru gradually began to adapt to her new role, silently nning the future management of the cafe...

    Just then, her phone rang. It was Yao Tingting, her best friend for over twenty years, from elementary school all the way through high school.

    "Xueru, I''ve already sent the little ancestor over to my mom''s. Do you want toe over and find me?" Yao Tingting, who was aware of her friend''s divorce, wanted to meet up and chat over the weekend.

    "Tingting, I''m a bit busy over here..."

    "What could be so important to keep you from me?" Before Wang Xueru could finish speaking, her dear friend started toin.

    "Hmm, it''s like this..."

    Wang Xueru exined the whole sequence of events.

    "Huh???"

    "An 8-million coffee shop given away just like that??"

    "Xueru, you''ve definitely encountered a scammer!"

    "Send me your location, I''ming to rescue you right away!!"

    Yao Tingting, who had just heard the story, was extremely agitated, her voice on the phone taking on an urgent tone.

    "Yang wouldn''t be a scammer, and besides, I haven''t lost anything."

    Wang Xueru thought her friend was probably overthinking it.

    Although she hadn''t known Yang Hao for a very long time, she still trusted this Yang, especially since he hadn''t asked her for a single penny.

    Scamming for money was out of the question!

    Scamming for sex?

    That was even more ludicrous!

    That Yang had already hit it off with three routes!!

    "Xueru, you''ve been brainwashed already, quickly send me the address!"

    "I must save you from the dire straits!"

    Yao Tingting simply didn''t believe Wang Xueru''s words and spoke with righteous indignation.

    "Okay, okay, thene over."

    "We can talk about it..." powered-by-MvLeMpYr

    Although Wang Xueru didn''t think she had been deceived, Yao Tingting had experience opening a milk tea shop before, which could be useful for giving advice on how to run the coffee shop well.

    About twenty minutester, Yao Tingting stormed into the coffee shop.

    The woman was quite tall, wearing a khaki trench coat, with jeans and knee-high boots underneath, her figure was passable, but her looks paled inparison to Wang Xueru.

    "Tingting, let''s go upstairs to talk."

    Wang Xueru led her good friend into the [Orange] private room and then had the staff bring up two cups of coffee.

    "Xueru, what''s going on? You''re suddenly the boss now?"

    "He didn''t make you sign a loan agreement or a mortgage, did he?"

    Yao Tingting had been sizing up the coffee shop ever since she walked in.

    Though the decoration was average, the space was generously sized, with up to one hundred and forty or fifty square meters upstairs and downstairs. You need to know that the Starbucks in Starlight City was only a little over fifty square meters.

    And a rich man she hadn''t known for long had just given such a big shop to Wang Xueru, which was like the dream scenario for every Cindere, ssic "Domineering CEO''s Love for the Second-Time Bride"!

    But even the scriptwriters of "The First Half of My Life" would shake their heads at such a storyline!

    So Yao Tingting was quite skeptical, "Xueru, I think you''ve been holed up at home for too long."

    "I''ve always told you to find a job, even if it didn''t pay much, at least you wouldn''t be out of touch with society. To believe such an obvious scam, no wonder Shen Mingshan managed to deceive you!"

    Yao Tingting, who had been close friends with her for over twenty years, did not mince her words andunched into a tirade.

    Wang Xueru knew her friend only meant well, and she handed over two contracts: "I think Yang wouldn''t deceive me, the contracts are all here, take a look for yourself."

    "You, you''re just too naive!"

    Yao Tingting shook her head, then began to scrutinize the contracts seriously, looking for loopholes.

    In her mind, there definitely had to be a catch in those contracts.

    However, after a long time, she couldn''t find any abnormal uses.

    "This isn''t right!"

    "There should be something wrong..."

    The confused Yao Tingting took photos of the contracts and sent them to awyer friend of hers.

    After reviewing them, the friend''s response was also that there were no problems!

    "Xueru, what exactly is your rtionship with this Yang guy??"

    Since there was nothing wrong with the contracts, it meant that this had really happened.

    A man had really given her friend 8 million!!

    Yao Tingting could only begin probing from the angle of their rtionship.

    "Uh, I haven''t had the chance to tell you."

    "Actually, we..."

    Regarding her close friend, Wang Xueru had nothing to hide, so she exined her rtionship with Yang Hao a bit, of course, she wouldn''t speak of what had just transpired in the private room.

    After listening, Yao Tingting was dumbfounded, and it took her quite a while to utter a single word: "Damn!!!"

 Chapter 68: 68, candidate number 2 NPC

    Bolli Fitness Center.

    Yang Hao finished today''s check-in.

    He was one step closer to making this store his own.

    During today''s ss, Meng Yuyu continued to film the whole process, but because of the incident involving Li Manshu sending private messages, Yang Hao specifically instructed Meng Yuyu to only include shots of parts of the body in the video materials; he didn''t want Li Manshu to recognize his Kuaiyin ount yet.

    "Yang, your Kuaiyin ount has reached 200,000 followers."

    "Yesterday''s video really blew up, it''s a massive hit!"

    After finishing the ss, Yang Hao and Meng Yuyu sat in the lounge and talked about short video operations.

    Yang Hao had been quite busy today and hadn''t had the chance to check his Kuaiyin ount.

    Hearing from Meng Yuyu that his followers had actually reached 200,000, he finally opened Kuaiyin to take a look, and sure enough, his follower count had risen from 150,000 in the morning to 200,000.

    The Versailles-style room receiving video also reached 480,000 likes, making it a blockbuster!

    "Speaking of which, I should thank you, Yuyu."

    "You shot the video very well!"

    Yang Hao praised with a smile. Meng Yuyu, this little bitch, was indeed very dedicated when making yesterday''s video; of course, her earnestness had an agenda.

    However, Yang Hao didn''t care what her intentions were. For someone who had lived over half his life and had the System''s assistance, the days ahead were about enjoying life, taking it easy as ites.

    Now, Meng Yuyu was going out of her way to make himfortable, so why not indulge!

    She was only after money, after all!

    And as a tycoon with the System, Yang Hao didn''t have to worry aboutcking money in the future.

    But for now, he would still feel the pinch if he were to spend his money on her.

    After all, the money he could control currently was still too little.

    Hmm, he could consider turning her into an NPC!

    Just that he wasn''t sure if this little bitch met the criteria.

    There were two conditions for NPC conversion.

    One is that they must have developed an intimate rtionship with Yang Hao, and the other is that theirprehensive quality score must be above 80 points.

    Thisprehensive quality score is assessed by the System, so Yang Hao couldn''t be sure if Meng Yuyu had reached 80 points.

    NPC Wang Xueru''sprehensive quality score was 88 points. Just based on appearance, Meng Yuyu would definitely meet the requirement of 80 points, as she was younger than Wang Xueru and had a better figure from regr fitness activities.

    But this is aboutprehensive quality, which surely isn''t limited to looks alone. Wang Xuerues from a wealthy family and graduated from a prestigious university, which are all bonus points.

    Actually, in Yang Hao''s opinion, Sun Xinyi''sprehensive quality score would definitely exceed 80 points, but Sun Xinyi clearly wasn''t one of those girls who are particrly fixated on money. Therefore, despite her enthusiasm towards him, the timing wasn''t right for an intimate rtionship to happen with her yet.

    However, Meng Yuyu was different; given the opportunity, this little bitch would probably throw herself at him...

    "Yuyu, which university did you graduate from?"

    Yang Hao decided to find out more about this little bitch to assess her himself.

    "Yang, I graduated from Jiangcheng Art College," Meng Yuyu replied truthfully.

    "Jiangcheng Art College?"

    Yang Hao was somewhat surprised. The Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College he attended and the Jiangcheng Art College were both in Jiangxia University Town, not far from each other.

    But given their age difference, it was certain they wouldn''t have crossed paths while studying.

    However, since Jiangcheng Art College is quite well-known among national art institutions, it was a surprise to Yang Hao that Meng Yuyu chose to be a fitness instructor after graduating.

    "My major was folk dance; it''s pretty niche, with employment options mainly in cultural troupes. But those are extremely hard to enter now, and they offer low sries too. I''ve always enjoyed fitness while studying, so I eventually became a fitness instructor..."

    Meng Yuyu proactively exined upon seeing the confusion in Yang Hao''s eyes.

    But Yang Hao wasn''t really listening; the phrase "dance student" was the only thing in his mind now.

    Those who know, know.

    For men, that''s definitely a bonus point.

    "Hmm, not bad."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    "Yang, what''s not bad?"

    Meng Yuyu asked with a coquettish tone.

    "The school''s not bad."

    Yang Hao smiled. chapter-hosted-on-MVLeMpYr

    "Yeah, our school has produced quite a few stars too..."

    "Xiao Yinqiu, who was really popr before, graduated from our school. I was a freshman when she was a senior; I''ve seen her several times!"

    Meng Yuyu began to talk about the pride of their school, the previously very popr actress Xiao Yinqiu.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, and then asked Meng Yuyu about her family background. She was from Huangshi, and her parents both worked for a state-owned enterprise, so her family situation should be quite decent.

    However, those who work in state-owned enterprises often end up at one of two extremes: one typepletely coasts through life, and the other type desperately ws their way up thedder.

    Once you be thetter, life can get quite twisted. Judging by Meng Yuyu''s attitude towards money, it was very likely that her parents were thetter type, as one''s personality is often influenced by their family environment.

    Overall though, Meng Yuyu''s family background and personal qualifications appeared to be pretty good. Herprehensive quality score should be above 80, I guess!

    "Yang, you''re here."

    While the two were chatting idly, Zhao Yingying walked into the lounge. She must have finished exercising, as she had changed into her private clothes, wearing an off-shoulder sweater with a bit of a ir and a pleated skirt paired with the magical bare leg artifact.

    Thisbination looked rather youthful and could somewhat conceal Zhao Yingying''s disadvantage in age.

    Yet this "Power of Tea" three-stage little weakling waspletely powerless in front of Meng Yuyu, the "Power of Tea" six-stage master.

    Knowing that Yang Hao wasing, Meng Yuyu dressed with even more cunning!

    With her natural advantage in figure, she not only wore fitness clothes that entuated her body but also included the ck stockings that men adore!

    Zhao Yingying, of course, knew that Meng Yuyu was there, and she involuntarily frowned as she nced over at this little demonpeting for Tangseng''s meat.

    Even as a rival, she had to admit that this little demon had a better figure than hers.

    Looking around the entire fitness center, only her good friend Sun Xinyi could outshine her.

    "Yang, do you have timeter? How about we have dinner together?"

    Following the lunch invitation, Zhao Yingying offered another invitation for dinner.

    Yang Hao did not respond immediately but instead looked carefully at this woman who also had an agenda for him.

    From the outside, she couldn''tpare to Meng Yuyu, but the gap wasn''t enormous; she was still considered a beauty among crowds.

    "Yingying, which university did you graduate from?"

    Yang Hao suddenly asked.

    In his eyes, both Zhao Yingying with her "Power of Tea" three-stage and Meng Yuyu with her "Power of Tea" six-stage were merely NPC candidates, outrightly functional people.

    So Yang Hao was more concerned about which of them could sessfully convert. He had already learned about Meng Yuyu''s situation and was now ready to understand Zhao Yingying''s.

    "Yang, I went to a junior college."

    "I graduated from Jiangcheng Science and Technology Vocational College."

    Though Zhao Yingying did not know why Yang Hao was asking this, she still answered truthfully.

    "Oh, I know that school."

    Yang Hao nodded but inwardly downgraded Zhao Yingying''s score as her education level was rtively low.

    Therefore, as the No. 2 NPC candidate, Meng Yuyu probably had a higher chance of conversion than Zhao Yingying.

    Of course, in this fitness center, the one with the highest conversion rate should be Sun Xinyi, as Yang Hao had already reaped benefits from her several times.

    "I have ns with someone elseter; I really don''t have time today."

    Yang Hao turned down Zhao Yingying''s dinner invitation since Li Manni had already sent him a message on WeChat, saying that she had prepared dinner at home.

    Seeing Zhao Yingying frustrated, Meng Yuyu felt quite happy beside her. As someone of the same ilk, she was aware of Zhao Yingying''s motives but didn''t think highly of this older sister. After all, at 27, one was no longer young. Rich men like Yang probably had plenty of young women in their early twenties around.

    Even Meng Yuyu, who was 24, felt she was getting a bit old, let alone Zhao Yingying at 27.

    "We''ll have dinner another time; I''m quite busy these days."

    "Yuyu, send me the video once you''ve finished editing it. Don''t forget the password for data!"

    Afterpleting his check-in task, Yang Hao was ready to leave.

    "Okay, Yang, let me walk you out."

    Meng Yuyu got up to follow Yang Hao, but he waved his hand: "Don''t go out dressed like that; it''s quite cold!"

    Although it was already March, the wind was still chilly. Meng Yuyu dressed like this would cause trouble for both grandmothers and young girls alike!

 Chapter 69: 69, Youzi, youre freaking rich now

    When Yang Hao arrived at Fenghua Residential Area, it was just mealtime.

    Li Manni was busy in the kitchen, while Xixi was being looked after by Xu Wenqian, a lively girl who was quite good with children, and had already hit it off with Xixi.

    When Yang Hao arrived, the two little foodies werepeting for chips.

    And as an elder, Xu Wenqian still upheld her style, always letting Xixi have her way.

    "Daddy!"

    Upon seeing Yang Hao enter, Xixi immediately rushed over to him.

    "Are you having fun with auntie and Wenqian auntie?"

    Yang Hao picked up his darling girl and pecked her on the cheek.

    "Wenqian auntie told me to call her Wenqian sister..." Xixi said in her soft, mushy voice.

    "Hehe, makes her sound younger."

    Xu Wenqian''s old face turned slightly red, since she was actually friends with Li Manni and should have been addressed as ''auntie'' by definition.

    But she always felt like she was still a child herself, so she allowed Xixi to call her sister.

    "Yang, please have a seat."

    "I''ll go check the kitchen to see if I can help with anything."

    Xu Wenqian politely excused herself then went to the kitchen.

    Yang Hao shook his head with a bitter smile; the girl let Xixi call her ''sister'' and then she called him ''big brother.''

    Just like that, the generations between the father and daughter were leveled.

    "Daddy, can Ie y with auntie and Wenqian auntie again tomorrow?"

    Xixi had always enjoyed being with Li Manni, and Xu Wenqian, with her quirky nature, got along easily with the kids.

    So Xixi was very happy to be with both of them.

    "Of course, you can."

    Yang Hao nodded, as his childhood friend Liu Zifeng had long asked him to gather tomorrow since it was his girlfriend''s birthday, and she was the type ready to get married, so he wanted Yang Hao to meet her.

    Leaving Xixi with Li Manni and Xu Wenqian was something Yang Hao feltfortable with, as it was a good opportunity for him to catch up with Liu Zifeng.

    Ever since the System had descended upon him, he hadn''t seen this friend who spent his days roaming through the flowers.

    After ying with Xixi in the living room for a while, a sumptuous dinner was served at the table.

    Li Manni, the former auntie, might look young, but her cooking skills were truly impressive, and she was one of the few young people willing to put effort into cooking.

    Girls of her age generally didn''t know how to cook, like the foodie Xu Wenqian.

    However, thisvish dinner was not very friendly to Yang Hao, who was in his fat-reduction phase; he only ate a bit of green leafy vegetables before leaving the table.

    Losing weight was a long-term task with generous rewards; he had to stick to it!

    Feeling ashamed that he had only lost a pound the day before when starting from such a high baseline.

    Yang Hao felt that he should lose more weight today, especially since he had expended so much energy with Wang Xueru.

    "By the way, Manni, isn''t your birthday thising Monday?"

    "Have you thought about how you want to celebrate?"

    Yang Hao had originally bought the prada handbag intending to give it as a birthday gift, but the handbag had already been given away as a work gift.

    Now that his little auntie''s birthday was approaching, Yang Hao naturally had to prepare another gift.

    "I''ve made ns to gather with my roommates."

    Apart from Xu Wenqian, Li Manni also got along well with her four other roommates, so she thought of having them all together to make her birthday lively.

    "Yang, you shoulde too."

    "We agreed we could bring family members!"

    Xu Wenqian swallowed a piece of rib from her mouth and said with a chuckle.

    But her words clearly had an undertone of teasing, as the term ''family members'' was not to be used lightly.

    If Yang Hao and Li Manshu were still married, using the term ''family members'' might barely be eptable, but it was clearly inappropriate under the current circumstances.

    Unless she had a hidden meaning with her words!

    "Auntie, can I go too?"

    Xixi, who had been focused on eating her meat, lifted her little head with an expectant look towards Li Manni.

    "Of course, you can!"

    Li Manni smiled and nodded her head; it was her birthday party, so naturally, she called the shots.

    Ding!

    Random Task Triggered: "Surprise for the Birthday"

    Task Description: Give Li Manni a birthday gift that will surprise her.

    Task Reward: To be determined (Note: The greater the level of surprise, the more generous the reward).

    The voice of the System chimed in once again.

    Yang Hao had already be ustomed to the oddities. From the previous tasks, he had discerned a pattern: when he was with Sun Xinyi or Li Manni, the chances of triggering a task would increase.

    The task regarding U8 was triggered when he was with Sun Xinyi, and the task at Star Cloud Bay urred while he was driving Li Manni to work.

    A surprise birthday present?

    Yang Hao started thinking subconsciously. He understood his sister-inw quite well. Li Manni''s values werepletely opposite to those of her sister, Li Manshu. Li Manni didn''t ce much emphasis on money, so picking out a present for her was a challenge.

    Fortunately, there was still one day left to give it some thought.

    ...

    Nighttime.

    Xixi had already fallen asleep.

    Yang Hao posted thetest day of his weight loss vlog on Kuaiyin.

    Meng Yuyu, that little bitch, followed Yang Hao''s suggestion and embedded a "traffic password" into the video.

    She willingly sacrificed herself for the traffic on Brother Yang''s video. reading-here-on-MVLeMpYr

    Her figure was already good, and with a bit of technological assistance, her appearance on camera was even more stunning. Let''s just say she was quite curvaceous.

    As a result, shortly after the video was posted, thements section became lively:

    "Big brother, post more, love watching."

    "The aesthetics of these Star Cloud Bay homeowners are on point!"

    "Brother, add a V, my figure is better than the woman in the video."

    "Are you really going to the gym, or is it something else? I''m too embarrassed to point it out!"

    "Brother, add me, I''m saucy..."

    By this time, Yang Hao''s Kuaiyin followers had risen to 210,000. His videos now inherently generated traffic, and he didn''t need to spend money to buy it anymore.

    Of course, if the video performed well, it wouldn''t hurt to invest in promoting it. After all, a popr video could bring in revenues of hundreds of thousands or even millions. For Yang Hao at this stage, that kind of money was still very important.

    Exiting Kuaiyin.

    Yang Hao opened the Qidian reading app.

    Then, in one go, he recharged 700,000 RMB into his ount, which was equivalent to seventy million Qidian Coins!

    It was already half past eleven, and there was only half an hour left until the single-day monthly ticket settlement.

    He looked at the monthly ticket rankings. The book in first ce currently had 36,000 votes, and it was the 9th of the month.

    This meant that the book was averaging 4,000 monthly tickets each day.

    Based on this, if a book could secure 5,000 monthly tickets in a day, it would likely win the daily championship.

    ording to the Qidian''s reward rules, one would receive a monthly ticket for every 10,000 coins donated.

    So, donating to a regr alliance leader would award ten monthly tickets, Silver Alliance a hundred monthly tickets, and Golden Alliance a thousand.

    This meant that, in reality, Yang could secure the daily monthly ticket championship with a donation to five Golden Alliances. But to be absolutely sure, he decided to recharge all 700,000 from his card.

    With this, the daily monthly ticket championship should be in the bag, and he would also earn a cashback reward. Two birds with one stone!

    Lvcheng Garden.

    Fat Peng was still sitting in front of hisputer, typing away.

    He was a full-time writer; if he didn''t write, he''d have to eat dirt.

    So even though his book "Rebirth: Do Not Bully the Mid-Aged Poor" wasn''t performing well, he persisted in updating ten thousand words daily. He nned to finish writing a million words toplete the book, trying his best not to drop it or rush the ending, to fulfill his readers'' expectations.

    "Aren''t you finished yet?"

    His wife, Ma Huijuan, knocked and opened the door to his study. She was wearing a ck camisole dress, with a generously endowed figure that revealed ample cleavage.

    Obviously, Mrs. Ma, as a teacher, was there to urge her student to start ss.

    Fat Peng rubbed his forehead. To a middle-aged man like him, it was best to skip his wife''s lessons if he could.

    "Go to sleep first. There''s a parent-child sports event in the morning. I''ll be writingte today."

    Fat Peng could have actually wrapped up thest chapter, but seeing his wife, he decided to push through one more chapter before returning to the bedroomter.

    "Oh, then don''t stay up toote..."

    Ma Huijuan left the study somewhat disappointed and went back to the bedroom by herself.

    Fat Peng sighed in relief.

    At that moment, a notification from Weixun, which hung under hisputer, suddenly went off. He clicked to check. Someone in the group with the nickname "Me and My Sons" had mentioned him.

    "Youzi, you''re rich as fuck."

    "Youzi, when youe into money, don''t forget your poor friends!"

    "Golden Alliance! I''m drooling with envy!!"

    "Youzi, some godly rich guy noticed you..."

    "Youzi, aren''t you gonna send out red envelopes to celebrate!"

    "Ahhhh, I''ve been writing for ten years, never even made it to Silver Alliance!"

    "..."

 Chapter 70: I am a tycoon at the starting pointâ‘ 

    Staring at the messages in the group chat, Fat Peng was a bit bbergasted.

    Golden Alliance?

    Me???

    Fat Peng hurriedly logged into the author''s backend.

    He checked the reward details.

    Sure enough, a minute ago, a reader with the nickname "Mr. Yang" had tipped him ten million Qidian Coins!

    Converted to RMB, that''s a hundred thousand bucks!

    This is what every author on Qidian dreams ofˇŞthe Golden Alliance!!

    Holy shit!

    Holy shit!!!

    This freaking windfall has finallye my way!!

    Overwhelmed with excitement, Fat Peng leapt from his chair, spouting a couple of ssic curses!

    He was a seasoned writer who had been pounding the keyboard for ten years, whose best achievement was the slightly risqu¨¦ "After the Divorce, My Sister-in-Law Fell for Me" which got ten thousand subscriptions!

    But the biggest tip he had ever received for that book was from a regr alliance leader!

    One thousand bucks!

    Therefore, Fat Peng''s greatest dream was actually to one day get a Silver Alliance!

    Yes, the Silver Alliance!

    As for the Golden Alliance, he didn''t even dare to dream of it!

    For crying out loud, the Golden Alliance is worth a hundred thousand bucks, what family would tip like that!

    He lived in reality, not on Kuaiyin!

    In Kuaiyin, a hundred thousand bucks might mean nothing, but in real life, countless families don''t have that much in savings!

    So, as for some tycoon suddenly taking a liking to him, Fat Peng had no illusions.

    In his eyes, it was less likely than winning a jackpot worth a hundred thousand times in a lottery!

    However, now, at this very moment!

    Damn it, a tycoon actually took a fancy to him!!

    Golden Alliance, oh!

    A hundred thousand bucks!!

    Even if the website takes half, that''s still fifty thousand bucks, enough to solve big problems!!

    "What''s wrong?"

    "Why so excited?"

    When Fat Peng jumped up, the chair banged against the bookshelf, making quite a noise, which brought Ma HuiJuan back after hearing it.

    Still excited, Fat Peng pulled his wife into the study and then casually locked the door.

    "It''s not that, you..."

    "Shut up, take this!!"

    Golden Alliance, oh!

    This damn situation calls for some fireworks to celebrate.

    Five minutester.

    Fat Peng contentedly lit a cigarette.

    "What the heck was that about!"

    "What happened?"

    Ma HuiJuan asked, wiping her mouth with a tissue.

    "Some rich guy tipped me a Golden Alliance!"

    Fat Peng said with a smug look on his face, exhaling a cloud of smoke.

    "What?"

    "Golden Alliance!!!"

    "Really???"

    Ma HuiJuan''s eyes bulged with shock, her plump face full of disbelief.

    Although she wasn''t in the online literature industry, having been married to Fat Peng for many years, she understood what a Golden Alliance meant.

    "Could this even be fake?"

    "Look at the backend data right here!"

    Fat Peng''s face was beaming with joy, while he thought that although his book had flopped, godfather tycoon hade through!

    With this Golden Alliance, the pressure was off for writing up to a million words!

    "Let me see!"

    Ma HuiJuan leaned in front of theputer.

    She refreshed the tipping data on the backend, and then she was stunned: "This... this is..."

    "How about that, awesome, right!!"

    Fat Peng nonchntly flicked the ash off the tip of his cigarette.

    He waspletely on edge today,pletely shedding the gloom from previous failures.

    Ma HuiJuan took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing rate, and then said, "Didn''t you mention one Golden Alliance?"

    "How did it be two???"

    "What!!"

    "Two???"

    Fat Peng was dumbfounded and hurried to theputer.

    Sure enough, just a minute ago, that "Mr. Yang" had tipped another ten million Qidian Coins!!

    Holy shit, holy shit!!

    Two hundred thousand!!!

    My f*cking god!!!

    Ovee with excitement, Fat Peng flung the cigarette butt from his hand, then remembering he was in his study, quickly picked it up from the floor and tossed it into the ashtray.

    The chat group known as "Me and My Sons" was also going crazy with message alerts.

    "Youzi, that''s two hundred thousand!!"

    "@Youzi y,e out and give red packets!"

    "Youzi, stop f*cking ying dead!"

    "Who is this mysterious rich benefactor? Too awesome!"

    "Youzi, you really struck it rich this time, earned a cool hundred thousand in one night!"

    "I know where Youzi lives, anyone down for a raid??"

    "Damn, I''m literally bowing down! This is opulence with no humanity!!"

    "Stupid Youzi might be asleep and not know about the fortune that''s been dumped on him!"

    "...."

    It wasn''t just that author group that had exploded; several Qidian author groups had blown up as well.

    Because there''s a notification on the Qidian reading app whenever someone tips a Golden Alliance.

    Given the huge reader base of Qidian, there''s almost a Silver Alliance tip every day, but a Golden Alliance was much rarer, only asionally appearing.

    Yet in less than ten minutes, this big shot nicknamed "Mr. Yang" had made two moves in session, tipping two Golden Alliances in one go.

    It was absolutely terrifying!!

    "Husband, should we celebrate again?"

    Sitting in front of theputer, Ma HuiJuan wrapped her arms around Fat Peng''s neck.

    Fat Peng had originally nned to skip work today, but with such unimaginable riches falling into hisp, he felt an uncontroble surge of excitement and indeed needed an outlet.

    So the fireworks resumed!

    Anyone who studies history knows that World War IIsted longer than World War I.

    Ten minutester.

    Fat Peng copsed into his chair, gasping heavily for air.

    Due to long periods of sitting in front of theputer typing and ack of exercise, his body was weak, making it difficult for him to engage in prolonged vigorous activity.

    Today, however, Ma HuiJuan was in great spirits. It had been years since shest had such an eventful day!

    Of course, that was secondary.

    The primary cause was the incredible two hundred thousand tip from "Mr. Yang"!

    Even though the tform took half, it solved a big problem.

    For nearly two months, Fat Peng''s current book was going through a publicity period with no ie. Finally, when it wasunched, it flopped, which meant that ie for the next few months would be scarce.

    Ma HuiJuan''s monthly sry was just over four thousand, so without this substantial tip, the uing days would have been tight, eating into their savings.

    Now, naturally, there was no need!

    "Husband, since when did you have such a wealthy reader?"

    Ma HuiJuan asked curiously, leaning against the desk.

    "I don''t remember this person; he must be a new reader."

    Fat Peng said, curiously clicking on "Mr. Yang"''s profile. He must have been a regr reader of Qidian, with fan contributions to many books rated as ''Disciple'' and above, but until now, the highest he had gone was ''Helmsman''.

    In other words, he hadn''t spent more than a hundred or so on any single book before.

    But today, he had suddenly tipped two Golden Alliances for his book!

    He then checked his own fan rankings. "Mr. Yang" was at the top with exactly twenty million in fan contributions, meaning he hadn''t even subscribed to his book; otherwise, there would have been fractions in the fan contributions.

    "This person didn''t even subscribe and just tipped two hundred thousand!"

    "The world of the wealthy is really beyond ourprehension..."

    Fat Peng stroked his double chin, extremely curious about this "Mr. Yang".

    Huh?

    His surname is Yang??

    The image of a tall figure and that "up-to-no-good" smile suddenly shed through Fat Peng''s mind.

    Holy shit!

    You''ve got to be kidding!!

    Could it be him???

 Chapter 71: I am a tycoon at the starting pointâ‘ˇ

    "Honey, what''s wrong?"

    Seeing Fat Peng''s face suddenly turn ugly, Ma HuiJuan asked with a puzzled look.

    "Remember what I told you about Xixi''s dad during the day?" Fat Peng asked with a furrowed brow.

    "You mean the fact that he likes men."

    "Yeah."

    Fat Peng nodded, "He also said he would give me a surprise tonight."

    "A surprise?"

    "What surprise?"

    Ma HuiJuan waspletely clueless.

    "Probably this..."

    Fat Peng pointed to theputer screen.

    "You mean that ''Mr. Yang'' is Xixi''s dad??" Ma HuiJuan''s mouth hung open wide, and it took her a while to say, "But he doesn''t seem that rich!"

    "It''s two hundred thousand we''re talking about!"

    Fat Peng sighed and then touched his chubby face, "Maybe, he really likes my type!"

    "What kind of person is this!"

    "Freaking pervert!!"

    Ma HuiJuan pursed her lips and cursed, then said, "Husband, even though he donated two hundred thousand, we can''t just give in!"

    "Your butt is for pooping!"

    Fat Peng nodded, then picked up his phone, "He added me as a friend through the ss group tonight, but I pretended not to see and ignored it."

    "I think we can add him as a friend and subtly find out if this ''Mr. Yang'' really is him!"

    "Yeah."

    Ma HuiJuan nodded, "Maybe it''s not him."

    So, Fat Peng epted Yang Hao''s friend request and then took the initiative to send a message: Yang, you said you also read books on Qidian, can you tell me your nickname?

    Moon in the Sky: Is this because of the donation?

    Seeing Yang Hao''s reply, Fat Peng''s frown deepened. He had only guessed earlier, but now it seemed his guess had be reality.

    The ''Mr. Yang'' who donated two hundred thousand really was the Yang he had just met during the day.

    "Wife, it''s really him!"

    Fat Peng handed the phone to Ma HuiJuan.

    "This guy''s lost his mind!"

    "With that money, wouldn''t it be better to find a woman!"

    Ma HuiJuan couldn''t help but rant.

    However, at that moment, ''Moon in the Sky'' sent another WeChat message: Little brother Peng, the surprise isn''t over yet, wait another five minutes!

    "He said the surprise isn''t over..."

    "What does he mean, he''s not going to donate again, is he??"

    Looking at the reply, Ma HuiJuan felt somewhat bewildered.

    "Going to donate again??"

    "No way, he''s already donated two hundred thousand!!"

    Fat Peng felt there was very little chance of that happening. Xixi being able to attend the same kindergarten as their Xuanxuan indicated their family circumstances weren''t too different.

    To him, two hundred thousand already seemed like the limit. The other party was probably just really set on using money to turn him, hence the substantial investment.

    Any more than that, and he truly wouldn''t believe it.

    "He said five minutes..."

    Ma HuiJuan instinctively looked at the time on theputer screen, it was 11:54 PM.

    Six minutes until midnight.

    "Is he nning to do something before midnight?" Ma HuiJuan spected.

    Fat Peng, on the other hand, was expressing his amazement, "I never thought the day woulde when I, Peng Wenbo, could live off my looks!"

    "He''s lusting after your body!"

    "Freaking pervert!!"

    Ma HuiJuan cursed under her breath; she never dreamt that one day she would have topete with a man for her husband.

    The couple spected about Yang Hao''s intentions with intermittentments.

    Time quickly reached 11:59 PM.

    Five minutes had passed!

    Although Peng Wenbo felt it was unlikely that Yang Hao would continue to donate, he refreshed the donation data in the backend just in case.

    Then, he was utterly stunned!

    MVLeMpYr-novel-source

    This...

    Shit!!!

    Fat Peng cursed loudly, then excitedly opened his mouth, but not a sound came out.

    "Did he really reward again?"

    Seeing her husband''s reaction, Ma HuiJuan hurried over.

    And when she saw the reward data in the backend, her legs went soft, and she almost fell...

    One hundred thousand!

    Two hundred thousand!

    Three hundred thousand!

    Four hundred thousand!!

    Five hundred thousand!!!

    "He, he rewarded another five hundred thousand, adding to the previous two hundred thousand, that makes seven hundred thousand!!"

    After counting the reward amount, Ma HuiJuan couldn''t help but exim.

    At this moment, Fat Peng finally caught his breath, and his voice trembled as he spoke, "Seven, seven hundred thousand!!"

    "I''m not seeing things, am I..."

    Fat Peng''s hand holding the mouse was shaking. He struggled to close the author''s backend and then opened it again.

    The reward data hadn''t changed!

    At 11:59 PM, [Mr. Yang] rewarded five Golden Alliances in one go!

    A total of fifty million Qidian Coins!!

    That''s five hundred thousand RMB!!

    And Fat Peng''s book "Rebirth: Do Not Bully the Mid-Aged Poor" suddenly saw its monthly ticket count leap from 132 to 7132!!

    Shooting straight to first ce on the new book monthly ticket leaderboard!!

    At this moment, time had also ticked past midnight.

    Fat Peng''s single day score of 5012 tickets crushed the ranks of famous authors, directly seizing the daily monthly ticket champion.

    Just then, a message from Youzi came in the wee hours, "Little Peng, are you satisfied with the surprise?"

    Fat Peng swallowed hard and turned to Ma HuiJuan, "What do I do now, wife?"

    Ma HuiJuan rubbed her hands and said earnestly, "It''s 2024 now, society is open and inclusive, we shouldn''t discriminate against people like Yang, on the contrary, we should give them enough respect!"

    Fat Peng nodded, "Respect, of course we must show respect!"

    Ma HuiJuan cleared her throat, looked at her husband with aplex gaze and said, "Besides, Wenbo..."

    "I think it''s a bit of a waste to only use your butt for pooping!"

    "For the sake of Xuanxuan, for the sake of our family''s good days, you can make an appropriate sacrifice..."

    "What???"

    Fat Peng waspletely stunned, he looked at Ma HuiJuan, speechless, "You actually want me to sell my butt shares???"

    Ma HuiJuan sighed, "I don''t want this either, but he is offering too much."

    "You can rest assured, I won''t tell anyone!"

    Beep Beep Beep...

    While the couple was talking, Fat Peng''s phone started ringing frantically with notifications.

    Along with messages from group chats, there were quite a few private messages from author friends.

    [Youzi, someone gave you seven hundred thousand, you''re not actually asleep, are you?!]

    [Bro Youzi, you''ve been taken in by a tycoon, wake up already!]

    [Daddy Youzi, so awesome! Seven Golden Alliances, dominating Qidian!]

    [Youzi, Qidian is exploding, where are you???]

    [Big Bro, seven Golden Alliances and you can still sleep???]

    [Stupid Youzi, wake up, someone''s lit up your family''s ancestral grave...]

    Just as the messages described, the whole of Qidian was in an uproar, with readerspeting for Golden Alliance benefits, and the screen filled withments like "Big boss 666".

    Meanwhile, the authors were salivating with envy. They were all hardworking word dogs, who wouldn''t want arge donation?

    After all, authors with yearly earnings in the millions are just a minority, most authors'' ie is no different from an average wage worker!

    On the other hand.

    Yang Hao was relishing the joy of a bountiful harvest.

    Ding!

    The system detected that the host has sessfully lost three pounds, current weight 182 pounds.

    Settlement reward: 300,000 yuan.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the random task [The Tycoon''s Promise]

    Settlement reward: Fivefold cashback, Attribute Points *2

    Following the system notification, Yang Hao''s ount from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China was credited with 300,000 yuan and then 3.5 million yuan.

    The ount bnce surged by 3.8 million yuan in an instant!

    Thus, with the help of the System, Yang Hao finally became the so-called "millionaire"!

 Chapter 72: 72, little bitchs decoration plan

    ```

    The threshold for the joy of Spending Gold Coins wasn''t particrly high for Yang Hao anymore.

    On the contrary, the reward of Attribute Points especially excited him.

    After adding the two points fromst time, his repair work had seen a very positive impact.

    So without hesitation, he added this round of Attribute Points to his length.

    He became a true 18-centimeter boss!

    No longer would he hold back the protagonists from the starting line!

    From now on, all kinds of female demons, one bat for each!

    At this moment, Fat Peng replied to his WeChat message: Thank you, Yang, do you have time tomorrow? I''d like to treat you to a meal.

    Fat Peng seemed to have some manners after all.

    He didn''t say "if you have a chance" or "if you have time," which showed he wasn''t just being perfunctory.

    And Yang Hao,pletely unaware of the rich inner drama of Fat Peng, couldn''t imagine that as he replied to this WeChat message, he had already made the psychological preparations for a PY trade.

    Fortunately, Yang Hao didn''t know about Fat Peng''s thoughts; otherwise, he would be speechless to the point of vomiting blood!

    TMD, can''t you take a look at yourself in the mirror and see who the hell would spend 700,000 on your ass??

    Are you out of your mind!

    Yang Hao had been quite busy these past two days and directly declined Fat Peng''s invitation to eat.

    Before going to sleep, he checked his Qidian ount again, only to find he had received hundreds of private messages, with more than half from other authors.

    [Big boss is awesome, begging for a tuft of leg hair!]

    [Boss, please take a look at my book!]

    [Boss is mighty, clinging tight to your thigh!]

    [Big boss, what kind of books do you like? I''ll start writing immediately!]

    [Yang, can you be an alliance leader for me, my kid is almost unable to afford meals!]

    [Big boss, can a newbie get a Golden Alliance from you, willing to ept PY trades!]

    [Rich daddy,e check out my book...]

    MD, these authors really have no shame!

    After reading a few messages, Yang Hao couldn''t help but ridicule in his mind.

    If those authors could hear his ridicule, they would surely retort: I''m already writing web novels, you talk to me about shame?

    How is that different from discussing chastity with a foot massage technician!

    Once you''re deep in the web novel world, shame is just a bystander!

    What''s more important, your shame or getting your next meal??

    Kong Yiji can''t get rid of his long robe, but I can!

    As long as the reader bosses are generous, streaking isn''t a problem, let alone a damn long robe!

    Let''s talk about Fat Peng. Initially, he scoffed at doing lewd things.

    I have literary dreams, okay!

    But then he realized that you need to eat well before you dream!

    The authors with extraordinary writing abilities who can earn money standing are few and far between; 95% or even 99% of web novel authors need to cater to the market first before carving out their own niche.

    Gang Zi often said that good crosstalk appeals to both refined and popr tastes.

    Actually, it''s the same with novels, and you can even disregard the so-called refined taste because we''re allmon folks who have had a tiring day; reading a novel is just for a goodugh, who the hell reads it for serious study!

    On the other side.

    Fat Peng was a bit dumbfounded after receiving Yang Hao''s reply.

    He actually turned it down!

    What does this mean??

    Do I need to book a room directly??

    It''s just some stinking money!

    A man can be killed but not insulted...

    "Peng Wenbo, are you too full of yourself!"

    "I just remembered that Yang was with a beautiful woman at the parent-child sports event during the day!"

    "And, there was also another very pretty woman clinging to him all the time!"

    "Two such beautiful women he doesn''t want, and he chooses you???"

    Mrs. Ma, who had been teaching two sses, certainly woke up to this realization. In fact, when Fat Peng first mentioned it, she already felt it was preposterous.

    "Keep talking, what''s your basis for that judgment!"

    Mrs. Ma decided to fully review Fat Peng''s experiences of the day.

    "He looked at me with ill intentions, kept his arm around my shoulder, and even wanted to stand right behind me during the tug-of-war..." Fat Peng reminisced as he spoke.

    After listening to the detailed ount, Ma HuiJuan was somewhat speechless: "Aren''t all these your subjective conjectures!"

    "You''ve really gone stupid from writing!"

    "I''m an idiot for believing your nonsense!"

    "Who would like a greasy old man weighing over 200 pounds!"

    Ma HuiJuan rolled her eyes in frustration, venting her thoughts.

    But Fat Peng wasn''t too happy about it; even if he was fancied by a man, it still proved he had charm.

    So, in the face of his wife''s nder, he decided he needed to fight back and show her.

    As a result, Fat Peng sent another WeChat message to Yang Hao: Yang, how about meeting at a hotel tomorrow?

    Bright moon above: SCRAM!!!

    ```

    "Hahaha..."

    "I told you that you''re just infatuated with yourself!"

    "Like Yang would fall for you? Keep dreaming!" Ma Huijuan burst intoughter.

    Fat Peng sniffled, even feeling somewhat lost and disappointed, as he had thought he at least had a market within the gaymunity.

    Just as he was wallowing in his frustration, Yang Hao sent another message, and Fat Peng''s eyes lit up, thinking the other party had changed his mind.

    But then...

    Full Moon in the Sky: Faggot, get the hell away from me!!

    Full Moon in the Sky: Dammit, I was almost falling asleep, and you disgusted me back to full alertness!!

    Yang Hao was genuinely disgusted by Fat Peng, in the middle of the night, a two-hundred-plus pound old man asking you to go to a hotel, how fucking disgusting is that?

    After cursing, Yang Hao immediately blocked Fat Peng!

    I just tipped you seven hundred thousand!

    You ungrateful fuck!

    Friendship over!!

    Stupid fat faggot!!

    On the other side, Fat Peng was dumbstruck by the scolding. It seemed that a single "get lost" was not enough to vent his anger, so the other party sent two more messages to twist the knife.

    "What do you say now?" Ma Huijuan said proudly.

    Fat Peng scratched his head, depressed: "I''ve offended my sugar daddy."

    "Then you''d better apologize quickly!" Ma Huijuan urged.

    Fat Peng nodded and immediately sent an exnation on Weixun, but was greeted by a red exmation mark.

    "Yang has blocked me..." Fat Peng''s mouth twitched.

    "Serves you right!!"

    Ma Huijuan gave Fat Peng a disdainful look: "When you pick up Xuanxuan on Monday, apologize to Yang in person!"

    "Sigh, that''s all I can do."

    Fat Peng sighed.

    Just then, his Weixun started chiming again, the authors in the group were @ing him once more.

    Checking the authors'' messages, Fat Peng''s spirits rose again. Seven members of the Golden Alliance, he could brag in the group for a lifetime!

    The next day.

    First, Yang Hao took Xixi to her painting ss, and then sent the little girl to Li Manni for safekeeping.

    He himself went to the Bolli Fitness Center to check in.

    Thinking that in just over ten days this fitness center would be his own, he still felt very motivated.

    After finishing the personal training ss with Sun Xinyi, she, as usual, prepared a fat-reduction meal for him.

    Today was Sunday, and the fitness center was crowded. While Yang Hao was still in ss, a female member in her forties was already queuing up for Sun Xinyi''s ss.

    So, after giving Yang''s ss, Sun Xinyi hardly took a break before she continued on with her busy schedule.

    However, to Yang''s surprise, Meng Yuyu, the little bitch, didn''t seem busy at all and stayed by his side the whole time, asionally taking some video material.

    "Yuyu, aren''t you teaching sses today?"

    In Yang''s impression, Meng Yuyu''s personal training sses were selling very well, ranking at the top among all the coaches. She should be very busy on weekends.

    "I''ve temporarily stopped teaching personal training sses."

    "Teaching sses distracts me too much, and then I can''t concentrate on making videos for Yang," Meng Yuyu replied with a smile.

    Yang, chewing on a piece of cooked beef, paused slightly, unconsciously looking at the little bitch sitting opposite.

    No, this is definitely a caring little sister!

    To focus on making videos for him, she had put her own career on hold. story-at-MvLeMpYr

    You had the nerve to call her a bitch.

    Some women say they support your career, but that''s all they do ¨C give lip service, reluctant to spend money or make an effort.

    Yet Meng Yuyu voluntarily stopped teaching her main source of ie, the personal training sses, dedicating her time to shooting and editing videos, both spending money and making effort!

    Leaving aside the motive for now, just the action alone screams ''perfect helpmeet''!

    "Yang, yesterday''s video didn''t get much traffic."

    "I think house videos get more views. That vlog where you received the house had many good decoration suggestions in thements section. Actually, we can follow the recent trend of heeding advice, select feasible suggestions, and execute them..."

    Meng Yuyu earnestly shared her thoughts, clearly very dedicated to Yang Hao''s short video business.

    Yang Hao nodded, thinking it was a good idea.

    Anyway, he also nned to decorate the house, but the three million plus in his ount didn''t quite match up with the 688-square-meter luxury house.

    The house''s furnishing couldn''t bepared to ordinary houses; after all, mattresses in wealthy households cost a million or two each, and furniture, appliances, and decorations needed to be top-brands. Otherwise, it would be like those pretentious female inte celebrities who seem off once they are stripped bare.

    They seem white and voluptuous in videos, but once uncovered, it''s all just skin!

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    Ding!

    A welfare task is triggered: [Meng Yuyu''s Decoration n].

    Putting in the effort always pays off.

    Support Meng Yuyu in implementing the decoration suggestions for Star Cloud Bay.

    Benefit 1: A special fund of twenty million for decorating Star Cloud Bay.

    Benefit 2: Reward for the n executor: a Mercedes-Benz GLC300L errand car.

    (Note: Please collect the vehicle after 9 AM tomorrow at Jiangcheng Hengxin Mercedes-Benz 4S Store.)

    Just as Yang Hao was pondering that his pocket money might be a little short, the System once again made a move...

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    Twenty million!

    System rocks!!

    Yang Hao''s eyes lit up, this was truly having someone hand you a pillow when you wanted a nap!

    With a budget of twenty million, it was definitely time to go big.

    "Yuyu, I think your suggestion is very good."

    Yang Hao first affirmed, then asked, "You''re an art student, so you must be good at decoration and design, right?"

    "Um, I..."

    Meng Chacha blinked her bright eyes, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

    She remembered telling this Yang yesterday that she was studying folk dance at Jiangcheng Art College, which seemed to have little to do with decoration and design!

    However, Meng Chacha was quick-witted. After a slight hesitation, she nodded seriously, "Yang, you appreciate art, and all forms of art are interrted, after all."

    "Although my major is folk dance, my understanding of decoration and design is also... cough cough, very profound!!"

    Look, everyone, look!

    All thedies below,e and see how to chat!

    Even though she knows you''re spouting nonsense, she still goes along with it.

    From now on, if anyone dares to call such an understanding sister a green tea bitch, I, Brother Opposite-the-Road, will be waiting for you!!

    "Since that''s the case, then I''ll leave the decoration of the house to you, Yuyu!"

    Yang Hao spoke with a serious face.

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Meng Yuyu was somewhat surprised, but even more delighted.

    When filming the vlog for receiving the house, she had already put herself in the perspective of the hostess, thinking about how to decorate.

    Who would have thought the dream woulde true!

    Yang really left the house''s decoration to her.

    "Yang, I''m afraid I might not do well..."

    Despite the thrill in her heart, Meng Yuyu hadn''t been blinded by joy; she wanted to set expectations right so as not to anger Yang if she messed up the decoration.

    "I trust your taste!"

    Yang Hao gave Meng Yuyu a reassuring look, then added, "The budget is twenty million, and you must spend it all!"

    "Don''t save any money!!"

    System''s money is supposed to be spent, not saved!

    "Oh..."

    "Wait a minute!"

    "How much is the budget???"

    Meng Yuyu subconsciously agreed, then suddenly realized something was off about the number she heard.

    Did he say twenty million???

    Meng Chacha always maintained herposure in front of Yang Hao because she knew men liked women with stable emotions.

    However, upon hearing the budget of twenty million, she couldn''t help but exim.

    The figure was so massive it was beyond Meng Yuyu''s understanding of decoration; and mind you, this was just for the soft furnishings!

    "Twenty million, try to spend it all!"

    "You can n it out in detail..."

    Yang Hao was very pleased with Meng Chacha''s reaction.

    Putting up a twenty million B, it would be quite a letdown if there was no one to appreciate it.

    "Alright, I got it!"

    Meng Yuyu took a deep breath, striving to appear calm.

    "You can drive, right?"

    Yang Hao asked again.

    "I can, but I''m not very skilled."

    Meng Yuyu had gotten her driver''s license a long time ago but didn''t have a car.

    Actually, with her ie, affording a car worth a hundred thousand or so wasn''t impossible, but little bitch preferred spending her money on cosmetics, clothes, and some luxury items.

    "Go to Hengxin Mercedes-Benz 4S Store tomorrow and pick up a car. Just bring your ID card toplete the procedures; this car will be your reward for helping with the house, I can''t let youbor for free."

    ```

    Yang Hao pulled a fast one, disguising the "System" reward as if it were a personal remuneration from himself.

    "This..."

    Meng Yuyu was startled, happiness hade too suddenly, although everything she did was to cling to Yang''s powerful coattails for the life she wanted.

    But she hadn''t expected repayment toe so swiftly, with Yang being so generous as to give away a Mercedes with a casual gesture.

    "Yang, I was just lending a hand, let''s forget about the car!"

    Meng Chacha thought she needed to keep her cool, not get knocked senseless by the offer of a Mercedes, not let Yang think she was just after taking advantage.

    "You''re going to be busy next, running back and forth to various appliance and furniture stores, you''ll need a car to get around."

    "Just listen to me and that''s that!"

    Yang Hao straight up adopted the aura of a domineering CEO.

    Since the "System" had bestowed the reward, he had to send the favor on its way.

    "Uh, okay then."

    "I''ll do as you say, Yang!"

    Meng Yuyu nodded obediently, the very image of apliant little wife, her heart racing with excitement.

    A Mercedes!

    Even though he hadn''t specified which model, it had to start at two or three hundred thousand at least!

    Indeed, pausing private lessons to serve Yang wholeheartedly was the best decision!

    Once holding on tightly to Yang''s coattails, who needs any more lessons!

    At this moment, the phone Yang Hao had ced on the table lit up, it was a WeChat message from his childhood friend Liu Zifeng.

    The gathering was set for one-thirty in the afternoon.

    It was now half past twelve, and Liu Zifeng was asking if Yang had left yet and mentioned he''d introduce him to a beautiful woman, urging him toe early if possible.

    Yang Hao knew his childhood friend well enough; the "beautiful women" he talked about were likely bar girls, and he probably didn''t even know their real names.

    If they were spotted in a hotel by the cops, they''d be taken back to the station for questioning...

    Then you end up tearfully telling the police: "Do you have to know the person''s name to fall in love?"

    Love is blind!

    "I''m taking off now, give my lunch box to Xinyi!"

    Yang Hao had just finished his meal for fat reduction, nning not to eat at the gatheringter as he''d be drinking.

    "Yang, I''ll walk you out."

    Meng Yuyu stood up as well; she was dressed quite normally today since there were no sses,cking many little schemes.

    Yang Hao didn''t stop her, letting her escort him outside the store.

    "Oh, and send me your bank card number!"

    After climbing into the driver''s seat, Yang Hao lowered the window to speak.

    "Oh, sure."

    Meng Yuyu nodded, thinking Yang must be nning to transfer some money so she could buy stuff for decorating the apartment.

    She sent her frequently used bank ount number to Yang Hao, watched his silhouette disappear around the corner in the U8, and then turned back to go inside the store.

    "Yuyu, what''s going on between you and Yang?"

    "You''ve even skipped your private sses for him; you must have scored some benefits, right?"

    Yu Lili, sitting behind the bar, had been eager to gossip;tely, her close girlfriend had thrown all her energy into Yang Hao, yet without any payoff, this so-called bestie secretly found some schadenfreude in that.

    The rtionship between besties is a fragile one, not discounting some truly good best friends, but fake ones certainly make up the majority.

    Otherwise, sayings like "guard against fire, guard against theft, guard against best friends" wouldn''t exist.

    The examples of being betrayed by a bestie or being swindled by them are simply too numerous to count.

    Zhou Ling was all ears on the side, eager for the gossip.

    She had seen all the efforts Meng Yuyu had made and wondered whether such dedication would actually yield results. reading-here-on-MVLeMpYr

    "Lili, whatever I do for Yang, I do willingly."

    "I actually think Yang is a good guy; wealthy but unassuming, grounded, and someone worth entrusting with my life!"

    Meng Yuyu spoke with a sincere expression.

    "So what you''re saying is, you''re not in it for any rewards?" Yu Lili gave her so-called bestie an eye roll.

    Meng Yuyu smiled yfully: "I''m not looking for rewards, no."

    "But Yang won''t have it!"

    "He wants me to go to the Mercedes-Benz 4S Store tomorrow to pick up a car for running errandsˇ­"

 Chapter 74: A Self-Celebration of an Old Man (Thoughts on Going Live)

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    Just as the title of this chapter suggests, it''s essentially an old man''s self-indulgence!

    It could also be said to be an old man''s beautiful dream!

    When one reaches middle age, there are too many entanglements, too much dissatisfaction.

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    Our main theme is to act as one pleases...

    Using Xiao Luo''s words after he travels to another world, "In my dream, how could I let you bully me!"

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    Picked up the car!

    And it''s a Benz!!!

    Yu Lili''s eyes suddenly grew wide as she realized that this so-called bestie was showing off to her with Versailles-level bragging!

    You didn''t aim for anything!

    And then Yang took the initiative to buy you a Benz!

    Alright then!

    This B is ying the perfect role!

    "Yuyu, you''re not joking, right?"

    "Yang wants to buy you a car, and it''s a Benz??"

    Zhou Ling came over, shocked. Although everyone knew Yang was wealthy, previously he had only spent around a hundred thousand on Sun Xinyi.

    But now, his spending started with a Benz, which cost at least two or three hundred thousand!

    Suddenly, he had surpassed the amount he had spent on Sun Xinyi before.

    Indeed, men all like the gaudy ones!

    Zhou Ling thought to herself.

    "Yuyu, is this for real?"

    "Yang might be rich, but he wouldn''t be this generous, would he?"

    "Besides, you and him..."

    Yu Lili wanted to say that the two of you haven''t even slept together, how could he possibly buy you a car.

    And to offer a Benz right away, that''s absolutely the standard of keeping a mistress.

    However, Yu Lili couldn''t finish what she was saying in front of Zhou Ling, and had to wait until they were back in their rental room to continue the conversation.

    Meng Yuyu, however, got the drift, understanding that little bitch''s analysis was that Yang was an open-handed guy, unlike some men who would explicitly propose material exchange or even just lead you on with empty promises.

    He acted first, then watched your performance!

    Yang was generous and true to his nature.

    So, Meng Yuyu felt she should also be sensible and take the opportunity to do what needed to be done!

    Although Meng Chacha was an expert at raising fish, the clear-minded her knew all too well what mattered most to men, especially those powerful men whose possessiveness was very strong.

    She had seen some of the marriage requirements of the wealthy before, and not having sexual experience was at the top of the list!

    So, even though she appeared to be easily pushover on the surface, she was actually still a Perfect Virginity.

    This was also considered Meng Chacha''s biggest trump card!

    It was also what she viewed as her key to the doors of the wealthy elite!

    If you want glory and wealth, then you must be able to endure loneliness.

    The same goes for before and after marriage.

    After all, wealthy people are very busy and couldn''t possibly restrain themselves to just one woman.

    Meng Yuyu had a clear goal and a sober mind, so she had always set strict standards for herself, restraining her desires and enduring loneliness.

    Just like that ssic inspirational saying: Be the best that you can be, always be ready.

    So it is said, those women who truly manage totch onto a wealthy man are not just about having a pretty face.

    The effort and sacrifice they make behind the scenes are beyond your imagination.

    A "ding" interrupted Meng Yuyu''s thoughts.

    She nced at her phone subconsciously; it was a text message from ICBC.

    But the content of the message left her stunned.

    The message was a transfer notification.

    But the amount of the transfer scared her!

    After the number 5 there were six zeroes!!

    She couldn''t help but count silently: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions.

    Five million!

    Yes, five million!!

    Just as she had finishedprehending the amount of the deposit, a message from Yang Hao came through on WeChat: The first installment for house decoration has been transferred to your bank card, let me know when you''ve spent it, don''t be frugal, go ahead and spend it on a twenty million budget!

    Meng Yuyu looked at the text message from ICBC again, her hand holding the phone trembling slightly.

    Although this money was not hers and was meant to be spent, the fact that Yang casually transferred five million to her showed he had a great deal of trust in her!

    With this trust, she felt that the life she had always dreamed of was getting closer!

    What Meng Chacha did not know was that Yang Hao didn''t have that much trust in her; it was mainly because she was the executor of this welfare task, so the twenty million special fund for house decoration had to be spent through her!

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    From Yang Hao''s perspective, he was quite happy to be hands-off, as decorating a 688-square-meter house was a huge project and really energy-draining.

    Moreover, Yang Hao''s understanding was limited, and in terms of spending ability and sophistication, he really wasn''t a match for Meng Yuyu, the little bitch who was always studying luxury and high-end items.

    "Yuyu, what''s wrong now?"

    Seeing Meng Yuyu''s unusual expression, Yu Lili asked curiously again.

    "Nothing much, I''m going to ask Wei for a leave."

    Meng Yuyu needed time to digest the news of the five million, it was overwhelming.

    "Yuyu, I''ll take tomorrow off to keep youpany when you pick up the car."

    Yu Lili was feelingplicated at the moment; her roommate seemed to be on the verge of making it big, and she was both envious and jealous.

    She even hoped the car purchase was not real, that something would arise tomorrow, so she''d feel better mentally.

    On the fifth floor office.

    Meng Yuyu found the manager, Wang Dawei: "Wei, I need to take some time off, you can cancel all my public sses."

    "Yuyu, are you nning to quit?"

    Wang Dawei frowned, as he valued Meng Yuyu quite a bit for being one of the top ss sellers among the coaches.

    "Got some personal matters to handle."

    Meng Yuyu didn''t make it sound final, since one always needs to have a backup n.

    "Because of that Yang fellow?"

    Wang Dawei spoke earnestly: "Yuyu, as a man, I know too well what that Yang is like. Men like him are unreliable; it''s all just for fun, don''t be fooled by him!"

    "And you''ve seen it, he obviously wanted to woo Xinyi. Xinyi probably didn''t agree, so now he has turned his attention to you. Such a man is not to be trusted!"

    Meng Yuyu nodded: "Thanks for the warning, Wei. I know what I''m doing."

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    Actually, Wang Dawei did mean well, but his good intentions had selfish motives. He hoped that Meng Yuyu would refocus on her work and contribute to the fitness center''s profits, thereby increasing his own ie as a result.

    "If that''s the case, then I can only stick to the rules."

    Wang Dawei said with a serious face, "From now on, you are suspended. Both your basic sry andmissions will stop, and if any members cancel their sses resulting in losses, you''ll have to bear the cost!"

    Upon hearing this, Meng Yuyu''s eyebrows twitched. She could understand stopping her base sry andmissions, but expecting her to bear the losses if members cancels sses seemed excessive. After all, she had only received a small part of themission from selling the sses; most of the revenue belonged to the studio.

    "Understood."

    Meng Yuyu nodded calmly, without showing any emotion.

    She was smart and knew she had no leverage at the moment, so opposing would be pointless. It would be better to stay nonmittal for now. If members really did cancel their sses, she would deal with it then. After all, the money was in her own pocket, and it wouldn''t be easy to make her give it back.

    Wang Dawei had intended to use this incident to put some pressure on Meng Yuyu, but to his surprise, she was firm in her attitude.

    Stupid woman, you''ll regret this one day!

    Wang Dawei mocked silently in his mind. After Meng Yuyu left, he made a call to the front desk and summoned Yu Lili to his office: "Lili, you''re close to Meng Yuyu, aren''t you? What''s her situation?"

    "I''m not entirely sure, but it seems Yang bought her a Mercedes," Yu Lili said, spreading her hands.

    "A Mercedes?"

    "Damn!!"

    Wang Dawei couldn''t help but be impressed. No wonder she was so resoluteˇŞshe really hadtched onto a golden ticket!

    The news that Yang Hao had bought Meng Yuyu a Mercedes quickly spread through the fitness center...

    "Xinyi, I''m not trying to sow discord, but Yang was clearly interested in you, and now Meng Yuyu has stolen him away."

    In the break room, Sun Xinyi was standing by the water dispenser, filling up her ss after a ss.

    Zhou Ling quietly murmured into her ear while she was pouring water. Zhou Ling didn''t have any bad intentionsˇŞshe just found the gossip too juicy to resist.

    Sun Xinyi had heard about Yang Hao buying Meng Yuyu a Mercedes when she was upstairs.

    Naturally, she felt out of sorts. Just like Zhou Ling said, Yang was obviously interested in her, but because he was divorced with a child, she hesitated, which gave Meng Yuyu an opportunity.

    Now, she felt like fortune had brushed past her. She suddenly remembered the advice of her close friend "Li": Opportunities to cross social sses are rare. Seize them well!

    ...

    Mira Western Restaurant.

    Liu Zifeng and his girlfriend, Feng Lina, had already arrived.

    In addition to the couple, Feng Lina''s cousin, Guan Mengmeng, was also there.

    "Feng, is your friend really divorced, with a child, and as old as you?"

    The question came from Guan Mengmeng, who rested her cheek on one hand and looked thoughtfully at Liu Zifeng.

    "Cousin, mind your manners!"

    "What do you mean ''as old as me''? Am I really that old?!" Liu Zifeng retorted unhappily.

    "Err, I mean as mature as you,"

    Guan Mengmeng blinked herrge eyes, choosing a different word.

    "He and I are the same age, good brothers for over thirty years," Liu Zifeng said.

    "Hmm, that''s good!"

    Guan Mengmeng nodded her head in satisfaction, showing a radiant smile.

    "Mengmeng, are you trying to send your old aunt to the ICU?"

    "Having you find a boyfriend is for your own good!"

    Feng Lina, already aware of her cousin''s n, looked speechless. Her cousin, 98 pounds with a rebellious streak of 99 pounds, was all about defiance.

    Recently, her family had been pushing her to go match-making and find a partner, which annoyed her greatly. Upon learning that Liu Zifeng had a friend who was divorced with a child, as well as being poor and old, she nned to bring him back to show her parents, implying: "You want me to find a man, don''t you? Well, I found one for you!"

    "Mengmeng, if you''re just using my brother as a shield, I''m not okay with that!"

    Liu Zifeng originally nned to set up his pretty cousin with his brother as a favor but realized she had this mindset.

    "Don''t worry, I won''t force him!"

    "Just watch how I handle himter." Guan Mengmengughed, sticking out her tongue yfully and thenined about her parents, "They wouldn''t let me date while I was studying, and now they''re rushing me to go match-making after graduating from college. Hmph, as if I would be sopliant!"

    No sooner had she finished speaking than the door to the private room was pushed open.

    A tall man in a casual suit walked in.

    "Hao, you''ve finally arrived!"

    Liu Zifeng stood up with a smile and embraced Yang Hao, as the two brothers hadn''t seen each other in a long time.

    "It''s supposed to be 1:30, right? I don''t think I''mte,"

    Yang Hao had timed it perfectly; he entered the restaurant at 1:15, arriving a good fifteen minutes early.

    "You''re notte, but there''s a beauty here,"

    "My girlfriend, Feng Lina."

    "And her cousin, Guan Mengmeng!" Liu Zifeng introduced them.

    Yang had thought that the ''beauty'' his old friend mentioned might be some woman from a bar, and he didn''t take it to heart. Now that he saw Guan Mengmeng, he was a bit taken aback.

    This youngdy was the sweet and girly type, not too tall, around 162 cm, but with a high level of attractiveness and a good figure, particrly entuating her feminine featuresˇŞshe was the type that could offer both a funpanion to her husband and be adored by children.

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    While Yang Hao was appraising Guan Mengmeng, she was also sizing him up.

    She was somewhat disappointed. Not that Yang Hao was unsightlyˇŞon the contrary, despite the fact he was divorced with a child, poor and older, he didn''t seem old at all and even carried a sessful man''s vibe. read-first-on-NovelFire

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    This didn''t match the image she had in mind at all; bringing home this sort of external appearance seemed like it wouldn''t have that explosively impressive effect.

    Hmm, it needed a makeover.

    Guan Mengmeng pondered inwardly, considering pairing grey trousers with a polo shirtˇŞ the kind often worn by middle-aged menˇŞto channel that "uncle dance troupe" vibe.

    "Hao, you''ve lost weight, and you look more energized."

    Liu Zifeng smiled and pinched Yang Hao''s arm; he had been worried that his buddy wouldn''t recover from the divorce.

    He didn''t expect that Yang Hao''s spirits would be even better than before the divorce.

    "I''ve been dieting recently. As you get older, managing your figure is still very important."

    Yang Hao smiled and then handed over the gift he brought to Feng Lina, "Happy birthday, beauty."

    Before he arrived, Liu Zifeng mentioned that today was his girlfriend''s birthday. Yang Hao hadn''t prepared a special gift, considering that Liu Zifeng''s girlfriends changed so often, it was uncertain if she would still be the one next time.

    But since it was her birthday, he couldn''t arrive empty-handed. Luckily, there was a gift box from Star Cloud Bay property in the trunk, which contained a high-end looking thermos in a wooden box. He brought the nicely packaged wooden box along conveniently.

    "Thank you, Hao!"

    Feng Lina thanked him with a smiling face; getting a gift was always a reason to be happy.

    Yang Hao took his seat, and the four of them began to order.

    The Western restaurant in Jiangcheng was quite famous, with a mid to high-end vibeˇŞthe sort that was stylish without being overly expensive, making it a good spot for dates.

    After ordering, the two girls went to the bathroom together.

    Only then did Yang Hao find the chance to ask, "Feng, what''s going on with you? This one seems quite serious!"

    "Didn''t I tell you on the phone? I''m thinking about marriage with this one; she''s reliable." Liu Zifeng shrugged.

    "Has the yboy had enough?" Yang Hao teased with a smile.

    "Yeah, I''m done wandering, I want stability now!" Liu Zifeng nodded earnestly.

    "Alright, I wish you sess!"

    Yang Hao shook his head with a smile. Although Liu Zifeng appeared pretty serious this time, when wasn''t he serious? There was even a time when he talked about registering for marriage, but within a few days, the girl was reced.

    This dinner turned out to be much more formal than Yang Hao expected. He thought it was going to be one of those wild parties, but his friend was indeed only interested in introducing his girlfriend, clearly showing his earlier words were heartfelt. However, it was questionable how long this mindset wouldst.

    The four of them opened two bottles of red wine, and by the time they were on the second bottle, Yang Hao had be quite familiar with the two girls.

    In their conversation, he learned that Feng Lina worked for the samepany as his good buddy, but at different 4S shops. Feng Lina was a Porsche salesperson, while Liu Zifeng currently managed an Audi 4S shop.

    The two met at thepany''s annual event, and ording to Liu Zifeng, it was love at first sight.

    It''s just that he had fallen in "first sight love" with too many girls before...

    On the other hand, Guan Mengmeng''s profession did surprise Yang Hao a bitˇŞthis sweet girl turned out to be a graduate with a master''s degree from Jiangcheng Medical College, and she was currently an intern at Jiangcheng Second Hospital.

    Upon finding out she was a doctor, Yang Hao couldn''t help but take a few more nces at her figure and suddenly felt that those Ind Nation movies didn''t lie to him!

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    So doctors with such figures did exist; he thought, with Guan Mengmeng''s physique in a whiteb coat, men would hardly be in the mood to get treated!

    If she were assigned to the male department or urology, those going in for circumcision would really sufferˇŞthe wound might not heal for a whole year...

    "Yang, I''d like to propose a toast to you."

    Guan Mengmeng picked up her wine ss and clinked it against Yang Hao''s, then downed the wine in one go.

    Yang Hao was initially stunned, as it was rare to drink red wine in such a manner, but seeing the girl drink, naturally, he couldn''t back down and also finished his wine in one gulp.

    "Yang, could you do me a favor?"

    After setting down her ss, with slightly flushed cheeks, Guan Mengmeng put on a pitiful face.

    Yang Hao looked at this doctor pretending to be pitiful and thought to himself: there really is no such thing as good alcohol!

    "You''re not trying to harvest my kidneys, are you?" Yang Hao made a yful joke.

    Guan Mengmeng shook her head with a smile, "Yang, I''m a doctor, you know, I save lives and help the injured!"

    Yang Hao nodded, "As long as you''re not after my kidneys, that''s fine!"

    "Don''t worry, I''m not after your kidneys!" Guan Mengmeng blinked and then shared her request, "Yang, could you pretend to be my boyfriend for half a day?"

    "Eh??"

    Yang Hao waspletely bewildered, not expecting to be asked for this kind of favor.

    His gaze swept over the doctor''s chest as he asked reflexively, "This half day, is it during the day or at night?"

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    "Hao, you''re learning bad habits!"

    Liu Zifeng chuckled and patted Yang Hao on the shoulder, feeling that his good buddy had finally stepped out from the shadows of his divorce today.

    Already flushed from alcohol, Guan Mengmeng''s cheeks turned even redder when Yang Hao asked her that.

    "Hao, my sister has never had a boyfriend before. What are you saying, all these atrocious words!"

    Feng Lina teased from the sidelines, already familiar with Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao simply shrugged his shoulders innocently, "Mengmeng said to be her boyfriend for half a day; I have to get the details clear, right?"

    "Just during the day, precisely speaking, just a few hours will do."

    Guan Mengmeng took over the conversation, then exined, "My parents guarded me like thieves when I was in school, not allowing me to date. Now they''re urging me to go on blind dates every day. It''s so annoying!"

    "So you want to use me as a shield?"

    Yang Hao finally understood this prominent doctor''s intention.

    "Please help me out, Yang! "

    "You can tell at a nce that you''re a good person. Please show some pity for the kid~!" m vl emp yr exclusive

    Guan Mengmeng sped her hands together, bowing repeatedly. Her expression was quite cute.

    Both Liu Zifeng and Feng Lina were speechless. So this was how she manipted people!

    But this cutesy and pitiful act is something most men really can''t resist.

    "Fine then, just for a few hours, but let''s be clear: no staying overnight!" Yang Hao joked.

    "Mm, thank you, Yang."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded repeatedly, smiling with her eyes curving into crescents.

    Feng Lina joked, "Hao, I think you''re being sarcastic."

    "Nana, you''ve got to trust Hao''s character!"

    "We''ve been brothers for over thirty years, all honest guys!" Liu Zifeng said gravely.

    "You?"

    "An honest person?"

    Feng Lina gave her boyfriend a look that carried a tinge of skepticism, familiar as she was with Liu Zifeng''s romantic history.

    "It''s normal to have a few rtionships when you''re young!"

    Liu Zifeng replied with a hint of guilt, then patted Yang Hao on the shoulder, adding, "But I can vouch for Hao''s integrity!"

    "Since his divorce, he''s been alone, taking care of his child devotedly and decently..."

    Liu Zifeng began to build up his good buddy''s image, but just as he was speaking fervently, Yang Hao''s phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Meng Yuyu.

    Yang Hao hesitated for a moment but still pressed the answer key.

    "Yang, I''m looking at beds. Some of them are quite nice. I''ve taken a video to send to you. Which one do you like?"

    Meng Yuyu''s voice was sweet, not intentionally so, as if she had a naturally flirtatious trait in her voice.

    Although she wasn''t speaking loudly, the other three reflexively fell silent when Yang Hao answered the call, allowing them to faintly hear the voiceing from the phone.

    Yang Hao didn''t expect Meng Chacha to start her task so quickly, but of course, he didn''t bother about such things. If he had to decide on a bed, it might as well be doing it himself.

    Since the System had appointed someone for the task, he''d leave it to herpletely!

    "You decide on your own; no need to ask me for this matter."

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly.

    "Oh, I understand."

    "Then I won''t disturb you, Yang..."

    Meng Yuyu quickly sensed that Yang wasn''t very avable to talk and decisively ended the call.

    This understanding little sister was indeed quick-witted.

    Yang Hao put down his phone, then noticed all three looking at him.

    "Hao, what''s the situation with you?"

    "I was just singing your praises!!" Liu Zifeng was the first to ask.

    "There''s no situation, just a friend." Yang Hao waved his hand casually.

    "A regr friend?" Liu Zifeng probed further.

    "Yeah, helping me out with something."

    Yang Hao didn''t want to show off on such an asion, especially at his buddy''s girlfriend''s birthdayˇŞit wouldn''t be cool to upstage him.

    As for his windfall, that was something to discuss with Liu Zifeng privately.

    Seeing that Yang Hao didn''t seem to be lying, Liu Zifeng didn''t pursue the topic any further.

    The meal was enjoyable, mainly because Feng Lina and Guan Mengmeng were both quite extroverted, ensuring no awkward silences.

    As the four prepared to leave, Guan Mengmeng''s phone suddenly rang with a video call request.

    But Guan Mengmeng frowned, conflicted.

    "My aunt?"

    Feng Lina leaned over to look and said, "Answer it. Otherwise, she''ll call me next."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded reluctantly and epted the video call.

    "Mengmeng, it should be over by now, right? Are you satisfied this time?"

    The woman on the other end of the video was a dignified middle-ageddy with features faintly resembling Guan Mengmeng''s.

    "Very satisfied."

    "Shall I bring him home to meet you?" Guan Mengmeng twisted her mouth, speaking somewhat resentfully.

    "Sure!"

    "Your dad happens to be off work today too." To Guan Mengmeng''s surprise, Mrs. Xu Yanfen agreed to it without hesitation.

    Now Guan Mengmeng didn''t know what to say.

    Although she had nned to use Yang Hao as a cover, that was forter; she hadn''t expected it to be this soon.

    "Mengmeng, you''re not just humoring me, are you?"

    Clearly, Xu Yanfen knew her stubborn daughter very well.

    "Uh, I have to get his consent."

    "I''ll call you back in a bit."

    Guan Mengmeng ended the video call, then looked towards Yang Hao and asked weakly, "Yang, can you start the job now?"

    "That''s also fine."

    Yang Hao nodded, "But I have to pick up my daughter at eight-thirty."

    "Alrighty! It''s only three-thirty now, five hours is plenty!"

    Guan Mengmeng''s face broke into a smile, thinking that she wouldn''t need five hours. If Yang just told his story at her house, the likelihood was that the task would be over.

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    Today, my dad, who''s also a doctor, is still at home, with me as an intern doctor, forming a double insurance. Even if mom were to faint from anger, there would be two doctors to attend to her!

    Yep, I am such a filial child.

    Guan Mengmeng self-mockingly thought to herself, but such a scenario was impossible because her mom was in great health; a little upset like this was nothing to her.

    She mainly wanted to suppress Ms. Xu Yanfen''s cocky marriage-pushing arrogance. You can''t just find amusement in your daughter''s life because you have nothing to do after retirement!

    Wanting to have a second child isn''t out of the question either...

    A few days ago, there was a news report about a 58-year-old woman sessfully giving birth.

    And Ms. Xu Yanfen is only 50 this year, with a very healthy body; she should be able to do it!

    "I''m bringing someone home, and we''ll be there in about an hour!"

    Guan Mengmeng sent a message back to her mom, and then chuckled at Yang Hao, winking, "Yang, for the next five hours, you''re my boyfriend!"

    Yang Hao smiled, and although he didn''t respond, he was clearly in high spirits, which was evident from the corners of his mouth that were harder to press down than an AK''s trigger.

    For an older man like him, facing a young, beautiful, and vibrant girl like Guan Mengmeng, there truly was no resistance.

    No help for it, men are that single-minded.

    Whether eighteen or eighty, they all like them young and beautiful!

    The four of them left the private room, and Liu Zifeng went to settle the bill.

    Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng walked behind. The senior doctor gave Yang Hao a brief introduction of her family situation: her mother used to work at the city''s women''s federation and just retired in January, while her father is a doctor at Jiangcheng People''s Hospital. They''re not short on means.

    "Hao!"

    Yang Hao, who was intently listening to Guan Mengmeng, suddenly heard someone calling him.

    He instinctively looked towards the direction of the voice and then saw two familiar faces: his ex-wife Li Manshu and her best friend Tao Ying.

    When Yang Hao married Li Manshu, Tao Ying was the bridesmaid, and she frequently freeloaded at his hotpot restaurant afterward; they were quite familiar with each other. And now, it was Tao Ying who had called out to Yang Hao.

    "Hao, it really is you! I thought I saw someone else."

    "You''ve found a new love so soon??"

    Tao Ying spoke with a mocking tone while her gaze roamed over Guan Mengmeng.

    Li Manshu''s attention was also fixed on Guan Mengmeng. Thest time she bumped into Yang Hao, her ex-husband, at Starlight City, the woman with him wasn''t the same as this one.

    The womanst time was tall and probably over 1.7 meters, whereas the one today wasn''t tall, but nheless young, beautiful, with a great figure.

    Li Manshu felt a mixture of emotions. She couldn''t understand how a man she dumped could possess such charm to have so many young and beautiful girls around him.

    "Hello, you two! "

    "I am Yang''s girlfriend, Guan Mengmeng."

    Gathering the identities of the two women from Tao Ying''s tone, Guan Mengmeng immediately linked arms with Yang Hao and openly revealed her identity.

    "Wow, so you actually are the girlfriend!"

    Tao Ying was just guessing, but Guan Mengmeng took the initiative to confirm their rtionship.

    Li Manshu subconsciously frowned. This young girl was much younger than her. Although shorter in stature, her body proportions were exquisite, almost like aic''s female protagonist, which made her, a woman, take several more nces.

    "Little sister, do you know what situation your boyfriend is in?"

    "Don''t be fooled by someone!" Tao Ying interjected provocatively.

    "Of course I know."

    Guan Mengmeng smiled and leaned even closer into Yang Hao''s arms: "Uncle is really nice, knows how to pamper."

    "Next year, I''ll have a son for Yang, and then I''ll have two men to protect me..."

    Upon hearing this, Tao Ying''s lips twitched, thinking if all the young girls these days are brain-dead!

    Old men have somehow be so desirable in their eyes.

    Guan Mengmeng''s words were even more heart-wrenching for Li Manshu because she hadn''t managed to have a son with Yang Hao, and her gaze turned cold as she nced at Guan Mengmeng and then at Yang Hao: "Where''s Xixi?"

    Li Manshu had an usatory tone as if to say: So you''re off on dates and don''t care about your kid, eh!

    Yang Hao, who knew his ex-wife all too well, couldn''t help but let out a sneer. You didn''t fight for custody, not even a penny of child support, and yet you have the audacity to worry about your daughter??

    "Xixi is doing fine."

    Yang Hao coldly replied, then nudged Guan Mengmeng with his chin: "Let''s go, your parents must be getting anxious."

    "Mm-hmm."

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    Guan Mengmeng nodded obediently, and before leaving, she politely waved to Li Manshu and Tao Ying, "Goodbye to both of you sisters~!"

    Women know best how to defeat other women, so she always made sure to include the word "sisters" in her speech and bit the word particrly hard.

    "Little sister, there will be a time when you cry!"

    As they watched the two leave, Tao Ying bitterly cursed.

    But the two who had walked away didn''t respond at all.

    "What''s wrong with the young girls these days, what''s so great about a divorced older man!" Tao Ying started toin to Li Manshu again.

    "He has changed, this is the second young girl I''ve seen with him, remember I told you before, I bumped into him once at Starlight City."

    As she spoke, Li Manshu nced again at the disappearing figures, feeling that Yang Hao today was very different, thinner and more spirited, exuding confidence from head to toe.

    This kind of confidence came from within and was not something one could pretend to have.

    But where did this confidencee from??

    Li Manshu couldn''t help but think of the Prada handbag her sister had shown off on her social media.

    Could it be that he really made money??

    "Manshu, there''s no loss in parting with such a man."

    "You said it yourself, you''ve already met two women!"

    "Oh, how are things with Director Shen? He''s so much better than Yang Hao!" Tao Ying shifted the conversation to Shen Mingshan.

    "Don''t mention it!"

    "He got divorced and left without a penny, and he even wanted to move into my house!"

    Li Manshu scoffed disdainfully, "Expect me to start over with an old man? Dream on!"

    "Ah?"

    "That''s news to me!"

    Tao Ying was surprised at first, thenforted her, "No worries, there will be better opportunities. You should get a gym membership at arge fitness center, you might find a new fate there."

    Li Manshu nodded and then sighed, "The other day I saw a vlog on Kuaiyin about receiving a house in Star Cloud Bay, now that''s what you call a real tycoon!"

    Tao Ying nodded in agreement, "The ones who can afford to live in Star Cloud Bay are all billionaires. Just now a colleague mentioned in the group chat that a young girl bought three beds and three mattresses in our store, totaling 2.4 million, and the delivery address is Star Cloud Bay!"

    "So it says, rich people live in apletely different world from us!"

    "2.4 million!"

    "Three beds???" chapter source m vl _emp-y,r

    Li Manshu was shocked, unable to imagine how wealthy that person must be, let alone what an 800,000 yuan bed feels like to sleep on.

    "My colleague said that the girl must be kept by someone. While buying the beds, she even called her sugar daddy, but he seemed not to care about the beds worth millions, telling her to decide for herself..."

    "Ah, so enviable!"

    "I wish I had a sugar daddy like that!!"

    Tao Ying eximed enviously.

    Who wouldn''t want that!

    Li Manshu silently agreed in her heart.

    Outside Mira Western Restaurant.

    Guan Mengmeng let go of Yang Hao''s arm and teased, "Ex-husband bro, if you want tough, justugh, no need to hold it in!"

    "You girl..."

    Yang Hao really couldn''t hold it in anymore and burst intoughter.

    Is there anything more delightful than outshining your ex?

    Mainly because Guan Mengmeng really knew how to do it; her blows were like soft knives that caused internal damage.

    And Yang Hao was just amon man; Guan Mengmeng''s tactics indeed thrilled him.

    By this time, the morally high might say, "Can''t you, a man, be more generous!"

    Yang Hao wanted to say: Without having suffered oneself, one should not advise others to be kind.

    Gang Zi said: Stay away from those who urge you to be magnanimous, for their misfortune from a lightning strike might drag you down...

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    "How''s that for a shield, not bad, right?"

    Guan Mengmeng said with a smug look on her face.

    "Yeah, it''s not bad, in fact, I hit the jackpot!"

    Yang Haoughed and nodded. He had agreed to Guan Mengmeng''s childish request mainly because he thought the girl had the potential to be an NPC.

    But now he wasn''t so utilitarian, thinking it''d be fun to have such an interesting "big friend" in his life.

    "Hao, Mengmeng, we''re heading out, there''s another round with the colleagues waiting."

    Liu Zifeng''s designated driver had arrived; he greeted Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng, then he and Feng Lina got into the car.

    "Hao, put on a good showter!"

    "Who knows, you might even get a permanent position out of it!" Join the journey at m-vlempy _r.

    Feng Lina, sitting in the car, rolled down the window and waved at them while teasing.

    Yang Hao shook his head with a smile, "I''m not falling for that; temporary workers are there to take the me, there''s no such thing as going permanent!"

    Hearing the reply, Feng Lina burst intoughter, thinking silently to herself: Old men really are hard to trick!

    "Yang, my designated driver will be here any minute."

    Guan Mengmeng had also driven here; her car was an ice-pink Ballet Cat.

    This car was definitely targeted at young girls like Guan Mengmeng.

    But honestly, there''s not much to say about its cost-effectiveness. Guan Mengmeng''s 500km range Ballet Cat was priced at 179,800 yuan, and there are so many cars you could buy at that price.

    However, many girls are willing to pay for it, soizens jokingly call it the "Pretty Girl''s Leek Car."

    Since they were going to the same destination, there was no need for Yang Hao to call another driver to take his car over as well.

    About half an hourter.

    The Ballet Cat drove into the Riverside Garden residentialplex''s underground garage.

    Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng got out of the car and took tobo and alcohol they had bought on the way from the trunk.

    An act isn''tplete without ying the part; bringing gifts when visiting for the first time is customary.

    But these items were paid for by Guan Mengmeng, because, after all, Yang Hao was just an actor; it was already good enough that he wasn''t getting paid, let alone spending his own money.

    Although Yang Hao didn''t care about the money, the act would be spoiled if he spent it himself.

    "By the way, Mengmeng, what''s my character setting?"

    While waiting for the elevator, Yang Hao asked.

    "Just be yourself, whatever they ask you, just answer truthfully,"

    Guan Mengmeng said, then added, "Um... if my mom says something unpleasant, don''t stoop to her level!"

    "I suspect she''s got retirement syndrome; she keeps finding things to nitpick overtely!"

    Yang Hao nodded indifferently: "They''re the elders, let them say whatever they want."

    As they talked, the elevator reached the underground floor. Guan Mengmeng took a deep breath and then gently pumped her fists, murmuring softly: Victory! Victory!

    Yang Hao looked at this childish ghost and found it hard to imagine what she was like when treating patients.

    Would her patients really listen to her?

    The elevator stopped on the 20th floor.

    The apartment had a two-unityout per floor, and Guan Mengmeng''s was the East unit, number 20-1.

    "Yang, are you nervous?"

    Guan Mengmeng asked softly as they stepped out of the elevator.

    "Do I need to be nervous?" Yang Hao curiously replied.

    "Uh, no need!"

    "I mean to say, I''m so nervous..."

    Guan Mengmeng actually felt a bit of regret for dragging Yang Hao along as a shield, because she had never brought a man home before, not even ordinary friends.

    The usually confident doctor suddenly felt cowardly.

    "How about we break up now!"

    Yang Hao showed Guan Mengmeng a way out, previously it had been five hours, but breaking up now would only be four hours early.

    "No way!"

    "I can''t bow down to evil forces!"

    Guan Mengmeng made up her mind, strode to her door, entered her fingerprint, and opened the door.

    However, the moment she opened the door, she regretted it again.

    Because at that moment, not only her parents were at home, but also her second aunt and uncle, Feng Lina''s parents.

    Guan Mengmeng felt overwhelmed; she had overlooked the rtionship between her mom and her second aunt. For such an asion, her second aunt and uncle from the neighboringpound would surely attend!

    The situation had escted from a double-panel review to a quadruple-panel review.

    The difficulty level had sharply increased!

    It was a huge test of the actors'' skills.

    "Mengmeng is back,e on in."

    While Guan Mengmeng''s brain was rapidly processing, her parents and her second aunt and uncle had alreadye to greet them.

    Of course, the four of them were not there to wee her but to meet Yang Hao who followed behind her.

    "Hello, uncle and aunt."

    Yang Hao was quiteposed, politely greeted the four of them, and then ced the cigarettes and liquor that Guan Mengmeng had bought to the side.

    "Pleasee in!"

    "You sure are tall..."

    Xu Yanfen warmly greeted him while sizing up Yang Hao.

    After settling down in the living room, Guan Mengmeng made introductions for both sides.

    "Yang, you''re a friend of Lina''s boyfriend, right?"

    After exchanging a few pleasantries, second aunt Xu Yanxia started asking.

    "Yes, Zifeng and I have known each other since we were kids." Yang Hao nodded.

    "Then who''s older between you and Zifeng?" Xu Yanxia was inquiring about Yang Hao''s age.

    "We''re the same age, but my birthday is a bit earlier." Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    "The same age?"

    Xu Yanxia paused slightly: "So you''re also 35?"

    "Yes." Yang Hao nodded.

    Xu Yanxia raised her eyebrows and exchanged a look with her sister Xu Yanfen, who subconsciously furrowed her brows.

    "Yang, you know how old Mengmeng is, right?" Xu Yanxia asked again.

    "I know."

    "We are from the same zodiac year!"

    On the way there, Yang Hao had already asked Guan Mengmeng; she was 23 this year, making them just a cycle apart.

    "Second aunt, what era are we in!"

    "Age is just a number after all, besides you see Yang doesn''t look like a 35-year-old!"

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    Guan engmeng took over the conversation and began her own performance.

    With Yang Hao right in front of them, Xu Yanxia and Xu Yanfen, the sisters, couldn''t say much and could only smile awkwardly.

    "Yang, have you never been married?"

    Xu Yanxia changed the subject. She had been called over by her sister mainly to act as an "interrogation officer" after all, since it wouldn''t be appropriate for Xu Yanfen, the "mother-inw," to dig too deep at their first meeting.

    But it didn''t matter for Xu Yanxia, the outsider.

    "No, I was married, but then I got divorced!"

    Yang Hao answered truthfully.

    "What?"

    Upon hearing this, the Xu sisters exchanged nces, both somewhat baffled.

    They had thought that the "boyfriend" Guan Mengmeng brought back was just older in age; they hadn''t expected him to be divorced and on his second marriage.

    However, seeing the sisters'' expressions, Guan Mengmeng was quite pleased. She couldn''t help but curl the corners of her mouth upward, revealing a smile of triumphant cunning.

    In her heart, she silently mumbled: Ms. Xu Yanxia, keep asking, ask if he has children...

    "Yang, then you don''t have children, right?"

    Possibly influenced by Guan Mengmeng''s silent plea, Xu Yanxia actually asked this question.

    Xu Yanfen''s gaze was fixed on Yang Hao, as this was a very important issue. In today''s society, divorce rates are high, and there are many cases of short-term, childless marriagesˇŞwhich many people can ept. After all, it''s just an extra divorce certificate.

    Nowadays, even if young people don''t register their marriages, cohabitation ismon and not much different from being married. In the end, they don''t miss out on doing anything that married couples do.

    So whether or not he has children is the crucial point!

    "I have a five-year-old daughter."

    Yang Hao responded truthfully.

    "What?"

    "This..."

    Xu Yanxia, who asked the question, was stunned, and so was "mother-inw" Xu Yanfen.

    Even the two men, Guan Weimin and Feng Changfu, who had been silent, were stunned!

    Guan Weimin, the ordinarilyposed chief physician, felt his mouth twitch violently.

    What on earth was his daughter bringing home?

    An older, divorced man with a child!

    He looked at his wife, Xu Yanfen, and couldn''t help but silentlyin to himself: Nudge! That''s what you get for nudging! Happy now?!!

    Watching the fantastic expressions on the faces of the four elders, Guan Mengmeng couldn''t help but feel a secret thrill. She said cheerfully, "Being divorced is great, with plenty of experience. The mistakes made the first time around won''t be made again!"

    "And you see,panies like to hire people with experience. The same goes for finding a husband; you need someone experienced, right?"

    "Having a child is even better!"

    "I can step right into motherhood, which saves so much trouble!"

    "And I can avoid the risks associated with childbirth..."

    The more Guan Mengmeng spoke, the more excited she became. She was really getting into her role, listing all the benefits of an older divorced man with a child.

    Yang Hao, the man in question, listened in bewilderment, even beginning to understand why some women loved those inspirational videos.

    My gosh, what a relief!

    Although I''m a divorced woman with a child, one day, my dream lover will show up in a Rolls-Royce, with a multimillion-dor dowry, and take me home!!

    For instance, Wen, the former child star who found fame again through live-streaming, didn''t he marry a woman who was divorced with an eight-year-old child.

    "Stop!!"

    At this moment, Xu Yanfen forcibly interrupted Guan Mengmeng''s rambling thoughts.

    She red fiercely at her rebellious daughter and then turned to Yang Hao, saying, "Mengmeng is young and naive, but Yang, you''re more experienced and should have a profound understanding of marriage. Given the age difference between you two and your current situation, do you think you are suitable for each other?"

    "I don''t care what he thinks; I care what I think!"

    Guan Mengmeng took over the conversation with a determined tone, saying: "I think we are quite suitable!"

    "You!!"

    Xu Yanfen was so angry, she had to steady herself by touching her forehead. She clearly saw that her defiant daughter hadn''t brought someone home with good intentions.

    "Xiaofen, don''t get worked up."

    Xu Yanxia signaled her sister to calm down and then looked Yang Hao up and down before slowly saying, "Yang, our family is very open-minded. In fact, as long as Mengmeng agrees, we support it."

    "But you''re experienced now, marriage requires financial stability, and you''ve already got one child. If you really marry Mengmeng, you''d want to have a child that belongs to both of you, perhaps even two, then you''d be a family of five!"

    "So housing is a big issue. For a family of five, you''ll need at least a 140 to 150 square meter home, and considering the schooling of the future children, it''s best to buy a house in a school district."

    "That''s the most practical problem. So, do you have a 150 square meter home in a school district?"

    Xu Yanxia''s strong argument set a high bar, hoping to make Yang Hao give up knowing the difficulty.

    In any city, homes in school districts are quite expensive. In Jiangcheng, the average home price is around 15,000 per square meter, but the price for a good school district home is almost double. A 150 square meter home in a school district would cost at least four to five million.

    Xu Yanfen nodded subtly, mentally apuding her sister, thinking it was indeed right to call her over.

    "Yang, you''ve been through this, let''sy it all out and speak frankly."

    Seeing that Yang Hao said nothing, Xu Yanxia spoke again.

    This time, Yang Hao finally spoke, "I don''t have a 150 square meter home in a school district..."

    Upon hearing this, the Xu sisters exchanged nces, smiles appearing on their faces.

    However, at that moment, they heard Yang Hao ask, "Um, would 688 square meters be okay?"

    "If not, I will sell it and get a 150 square meter one!!"

    Xu Yanxia: (ˇă©`ˇăˇ¨)

    Xu Yanfen: (ˇŃ?ˇŃ)

    Guan Mengmeng: ???

    She quickly tugged at the corner of Yang Hao''s clothes and whispered, "Yang, you''re overdoing it!!"

    "No, I didn''t hear clearly. How many squares did you say the house was?"

    Xu Yanxia,ing back to her senses, asked.

    "688 square meters."

    "Theplex is called Star Cloud Bay, I think it''s in a school district."

    Yang Hao wasn''t actually sure if it was in a school district, but with the property''s price and central city location, the schools should be good.

    "Star Cloud Bay?"

    "688 square meters??"

    The Xu sisters were unsettled, and Guan Weimin and Feng Changfu were also staring at Yang Hao with shocked faces.

    Star Cloud Bay was too well-known in Jiangcheng, especially for middle-ss families like theirs, it was well-known.

    Because they, living rtivelyfortable lives, coulde across or even interact with people from that level of society.

    For example, Xu Yanfen who had been working at the municipal women''s federation naturally had met many female entrepreneurs, some of whom lived in Star Cloud Bay.

    Living in Star Cloud Bay in Jiangcheng was a symbol of status and wealth.

    Different from the adults'' shock, Guan Mengmeng was now frantically stomping her foot, believing herself to know Yang Hao''s situation.

    At this moment, she was furiously mumbling inside her head: Yang, I got you toe back and pretend, but didn''t ask you to y the role of a tycoon, why did you set up this persona for yourself!

    And you don''t understand my aunt. With her character, she will definitely want to check out the house. We''ll be exposed!

    "Yang, do you really have a house in Star Cloud Bay?"

    Xu Yanxia steadied her emotions and pressed on with her question.

    "Yes," Yang Hao nodded, sincerely saying, "Aunty, you told me to tell the truth, I''m telling the truth..."

    "If that''s the case, would it be possible to take a look at it?"

    "I''ve never seen a house in Star Cloud Bay before, only heard about it." Xu Yanxia indeed suggested a visit. Your source for fiction: m-vlempyr.

    Guan Mengmeng, who was prepared, immediately intervened, "It''s not convenient, we don''t have time!"

    "Yang, you have to work overtime, right?"

    "How about we just leave it at this for today?"

    As Guan Mengmeng spoke, she kept making eye signals to Yang Hao, indicating for him to go along with her.

    "Mengmeng, don''t speak right now!"

    Xu Yanfen red at her daughter. She too had many questions, unsure whether the man her daughter brought home was just a fake to irritate her or actually wealthy.

    If he was indeed wealthy, she could understand why her daughter was interested in him; he passed the external conditions and was also economically well-off, which could be considered.

    After all, an age difference of a dozen years is nothing in today''s society.

    The tea brand owner Dong Zi is twenty years younger than her husband; Wang Shitou''s wife is thirty years his junior; Zhang Yimou''s wife is thirty-one years younger, and there''s a big shot whose wife is fifty-four years younger than him.

    Compared to that, a twelve-year age difference is practically a tycoon''s conscience.

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    "Let the kids make their own decisions!"

    "If Mengmeng really likes Yang, her mom and I can''t stop her."

    Guan Weimin found an excuse to step down, his thoughts simr to his wife, Xu Yanfen. Once 688 turned from a number into something tangible, his attitude changed instantly.

    Which parents don''t wish for their children to lead afortable life!

    The reason ordinary people mind issues like divorce with children is mainly economic concerns, extra children mean extra expenses, andter it involves issues of property division. Get hooked on NovelFire _emp _yr novels.

    But for the wealthy, such issues aren''t really problems; as long as the second generation doesn''t start a business or indulge in gambling and drugs, they will live a life of luxury forever.

    Xu Yanfen thought her husband spoke wisely and nodded in agreement, "Weimin is right, let the children choose for themselves!"

    While saying this, Xu Yanfen was nning to urgently teach her daughter a lesson when they got home, to seize this opportunity.

    Although Yang Hao had a child from a previous marriage, young tycoons like him, with his appearance, definitely had countless young girls vying for him.

    Among the wealthy people she had met, many sleazy old men were surrounded by young girls in their early twenties, let alone a young and sessful man like Yang Hao!

    It''s easy for him to be snatched away by another woman, these young girls nowadays are fierce!

    Seeing that her sister and brother-inw were on the same page,

    Xu Yanxia sighed with disappointment. She knew it was just wishful thinking on her part; even if Guan Mengmeng didn''t end up with Yang Hao, her daughter Feng Lina might not be able to win over the young tycoon.

    Because her daughter simply didn''tpare to her niece Guan Mengmeng, mainly due to the age difference of several years.

    For young tycoons like Yang Hao who only had one daughter, the first consideration was certainly reproductive value, and the younger one is, naturally the more advantageous in that respect.

    The four people toured the mansion again, then met up with Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng on the balcony.

    The balcony offered an excellent view, overlooking the entire Jiangwan area and the scenery on both sides of the river, a true front-line river view without any obstacles.

    cing two rattan chairs on this balcony and lying down to enjoy the river view must be incredibly enjoyable.

    "Yang, your house is really big."

    "Just the decoration for the back must have cost a lot!"

    Xu Yanxia remarked.

    "It''s all right, I outsourced the decoration to a friend."

    "The budget was twenty million."

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly and even winked at Guan Mengmeng beside him, as if to say, "How about that, isn''t it impressive!"

    Indeed, his act was a great sess.

    Upon hearing the number "twenty million," everyone''s eyes bulged out in astonishment; even the calm Guan Weimin silently gasped for air!

    Listen to how rich people talk!

    Twenty million for home decoration!!

    Are you nning to pave the floor of your house with gold bricks??

    "Yang, can you even spend twenty million on home decoration?" Xu Yanxia couldn''t help but ask.

    Yang Hao stroked his chin, full of swagger, and replied, "I suppose so, I spent over two million on a bed today..."

    At the Western restaurant, Meng Chacha had sent him a screenshot of a receipt, the amount was 2.4 million, saying that the bed was purchased.

    Although after that call, little bitch hadn''t bothered him again, but she was very active in reporting expenditures, probably to prove she wasn''t embezzling.

    Actually, Meng Yuyu really had no intention of skimming money, being a smart person, she wouldn''tmit such a foolish act of losing much for little gain!

    However, after Yang Hao mentioned that a bed cost over two million, everyone fell silent again, their faces a mix of shock andplex emotions.

    The bed alone cost more than two million!

    And the total value of their houses was just about two million...

    The disparity couldn''t be any more profound!

    "A bed worth over two million, even if you gave it to me, I wouldn''t dare sleep on it!"

    "I''d be heartbroken if it broke, more valuable than my own life!"

    After being stunned for a moment, Xu Yanxia began to mock herself.

    "Auntie, you''re exaggerating,e over to my ce when you have the chance."

    Yang Hao really liked "Auntie" Xu Yanxia because she was a great sidekick, allowing him to maximize the effect of his boasting.

    After chatting about the house for a while, they ended their tour and headed to Star Cloud Commercial Street, finding an upscale private dining restaurant.

    Coincidentally, the shop diagonally opposite the restaurant was where Yang Hao was nning to open a hotpot restaurant.

    "The shops here must be very expensive!"

    Auntie Xu Yanxia skillfully yed the sidekick, steering the conversation toward the price of the shops.

    In fact, it was just an offhandment, not expecting an exact answer.

    "It must be pricey, each of these shops would cost several million at least," said Feng Changfu, chiming in.

    "Uncle, you''re quoting too low."

    Yang Hao cheerfully took over the conversation.

    "Several million is too low?" Feng Changfu looked at Yang Hao in surprise, as did the others, all turning their attention to him.

    Yang Hao pointed to the shop outside the private room window, "See that shop? Fifteen million!"

    "Ah?"

    "That''s expensive!"

    "It actually costs fifteen million!"

    Everyone eximed in amazement.

    And the top sidekick, Mrs. Xu Yanxia, once again delivered her line, "Yang, how do you know that shop is fifteen million?"

    Yang Hao smiled and spread his hands, "Because it''s mine!"

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    "Your--"

    "This..."

    The group looked at one another, none of them having expected that not only did he own a mansion worth tens of millions, but there was also a storefront property worth fifteen million lying around.

    But thinking about it, it seemed quite reasonable for someone who could spend twenty million on just soft furnishings to own such a storefront property.

    Even now, if Yang Hao imed that he owned the entire street, they probably wouldn''t doubt it...

    That''s because Yang Hao''s identity as a super-rich tycoon had be deeply ingrained in their minds.

    Sitting next to Yang Hao, Guan Mengmeng was numbly observing this temporary boyfriend, recalling that her purpose for hiring him was supposedly to infuriate Ms. Xu Yanfen.

    But now the script hadpletely flipped, and instead of getting angry, Ms. Xu Yanfen was looking at Yang Hao with the admiring eyes of a mother-inw inspecting her son-inw.

    But there were still more than two hours left on the boyfriend experience card!

    What to do next???

    "How about it, I didn''t embarrass you as your temporary boyfriend, did I!"

    Yang Hao, still in his role, whispered these words to Guan Mengmeng, seeking credit.

    "Great!"

    "Awesome~!"

    Guan Mengmeng numbly gave a thumbs-up, her mind franticallyining: You haven''t embarrassed me, but what am I going to do now!

    Where can I find them a son-inw worth hundreds of millions...

    Wasn''t sticking to the script of being divorced, with a child, poor, and old, good enough!

    How dare he change the script without permission!!

    Damn old man!!

    While Guan Mengmeng was silently grumbling, Yang Hao received a message from Meng Yuyu saying that the bed she bought would be delivered soon and asking whether Yang Hao would go to receive it himself, or if she should go.

    Yang Hao was tied up at the moment and had no interest in dealing with these matters, so he replied to let Meng Yuyu handle it and sent her the passcode for the fingerprint lock.

    Thest time they finalized the property transfer, Yang Hao only had little Meng Chacha register her face with the property management. She hadn''t been given ess to the fingerprint lock, but she would be responsible for future decorating matters, so naturally, she needed the passcode.

    Having received the passcode, Meng Chacha was overjoyed, feeling the excitement of a concubine about to rise to power.

    In the private room.

    Yang Hao, as the temporary boyfriend, had been diligent and responsible, drinking quite a bit with Guan Weimin and Feng Changfu.

    The meal was, of course, exceptionally enjoyable.

    Close to eight o''clock, the dinner party ended.

    Ms. Xu Yanfen, suggesting that the meal should have been at their home, picked up the tab.

    Yang Hao naturally didn''t argue with her, after all, he was just an actor!

    And one whose role was about to wrap up at that.

    Since everyone had been drinking, they had to call for two drivers.

    After all four of the elders were in the cars, Guan Mengmeng approached Yang Hao. She looked up at this boyfriend whose time was nearly up and wrapped her arms around him, "Time''s up, let''s say our goodbyes properly!"

    "Were you satisfied with the performance?"

    A slightly inebriated Yang Hao patted Guan Mengmeng on the head and asked with a smile.

    "The performance was great, they all believed it."

    "But it''s almost midnight, and Cindere must return home."

    "Goodbye, boyfriend~!"

    Guan Mengmeng let go of him, stepped back, and waved her hand at Yang Hao.

    Earlier in the private room, the four elders had already begun discussing things like marriage, so much so that Guan Mengmeng had unwittingly be part of the role.

    Under that atmosphere, she genuinely felt as if this man were truly her boyfriend, or even her fianc¨¦.

    So, she was feeling a bitplex at the moment.

    But what''s fake is fake, and even the best moviese to an end.

    She gave her temporary boyfriend a radiant smile, then turned around and got into her car...

    Yang Hao didn''t rush off but stood at hisst post, waving goodbye at the roadside as the group departed.

    At that moment, he understood actors who fall in love because of a role; forget months of acting together as a couple, just these few hours had left a slight mark on him from little Guan Mengmeng''s presence.

    Of course, how much you get into a role depends greatly on the co-star''s appearance, figure, and personality!

    If his co-star were at the level of beauty like "Hua Jie", Yang Hao could definitely maintain purity of mind and tranquility of heart!

    Wait, if his co-star were like Hua Jie, he damn well wouldn''t take the role in the first ce!

    So, such a hypothetical situation ispletely invalid!

    Yang Hao fully detached his mind from the recent acting, suddenly remembering that Meng Yuyu mentioned the bed had been delivered; he was quite curious to see what kind of beds one could get for over two million.

    So, he walked back to the residential area and to the mansion he had yet to move into.

    Upon entering the house, however, he noticed that the lights in the living room were on.

    Then Meng Yuyu''s voice came from the direction of the master bedroom, "Is that you, Yang?"

    "It''s me."

    Yang Hao replied, walked through the living room into the master bedroom, and saw Meng Yuyu busying herself with several pots of devil''s ivy.

    "Although the seller said this bed is formaldehyde-free, I still think that before Yang moves in, it would be good to put more green nts in the house to purify the air,"

    Meng Yuyu said with a smile.

    "Hmm, thanks for the thought,"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly then looked at therge bed in the room. The bed''s appearance was nothing novel, adopting a simple and elegant style, with a ten centimeter thick mattress on top, and Yang Hao recognized the logo on that mattress.

    Hastens, the Herm¨¨s of mattress brands, where even the most expensive mattress could cost millions.

    But the one Meng Yuyu bought was definitely not one of those limited editions, because those required ordering well in advance, and the money Yang Hao gave her was not sufficient.

    Even so, the ordinary model was said to be unbelievablyfortable.

    "Yang, this mattress is reallyfortable, and it has many functions,"

    "Let me show you..."

    As Meng Yuyu spoke, shey down on the bed and then struck several seductive poses, cooing, "This isfortable, this is also veryfortable, and it can be connected to a smartphone app, with dozens of modes..."

    This Meng Chacha was less introducing the mattress and more tantly seducing.

    The poses she took were the kind that provoked one to have aggressive thoughts.

    She even leveraged her talent as a dance student and did a split...

    "Yang, you should try it too!

    "It''s reallyfortable..."

    Seeing Yang Hao''s gaze growing hotter, little bitchy on her side in bed and gently crooked her finger, a charming smile on her cute face.

    Upon seeing this, and already a little drunk, Yang Hao suddenly felt a bit over his head...

    Right when he was about to take action, the lights in the bedroom suddenly went off.

    Yang Hao was slightly startled, thinking it was an electrical fault.

    The next moment, however, a soft body plunged into his arms.

    At the same time, a sultry voice whispered in his ear, "Yang, it''s my first time!"

    ... (skipped)

    Ding!

    Host has established an intimate rtionship with Meng Yuyu.

    Intimate rtionship processing program initiated...

    Name: Meng Yuyu

    Age: 24

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 90

    (Note: Intimate rtionships with aprehensive quality score above 80 can be converted to NPCs, and may receive one mission per week with a chance to generate random missions.)

    Intimate rtion Meng Yuyu meets the criteria for NPC conversion!

    [Yes] [No] Convert?

    Afterward.

    A series of system prompts sounded.

    Yang Hao, who had been eagerly anticipating this moment, was overjoyed!

    90 points!!

    That''s even two points higher than Wang Xueru!

    m _v,l_e _mp|y|r chapter

    The protein investment was worth it!!

    Yang Hao thought to himself, then decisively chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC Number Two Meng Yuyu officially online!

    NPC Number Two Reward: Exclusive Spending Money 200,000,000 Yuan.

    (Note: As a wealthy man, you must not wrong the women who have a close rtionship with you; hence, every NPC is awarded exclusive spending money.)

    Holy shit!

    Two hundred million!!

    Yang Hao almost eximed aloud.

    Because Wang Xueru only had one hundred million!

    The result was that Meng Yuyu, scoring two points higher inprehensive quality, actually had two hundred million in spending money, double the amount.

    This clearly shows that the higher theprehensive quality score, the higher the exclusive spending money will be!

    Ding!

    It has been detected that NPC Number Two is a Perfect Virginity.

    Additional Reward: Attribute Points *10.

    While Yang Hao was shocked by the two hundred million spending money, the system prompt sounded once again in his mind.

    Yang Hao was taken aback at first, then subconsciously looked at Meng Yuyu beside him.

    This little bitch wasn''t lying...

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    "Let the kids make their own decisions!"

    "If Mengmeng really likes Yang, her mom and I can''t stop her."

    Guan Weimin found an excuse to step down, his thoughts simr to his wife, Xu Yanfen. Once 688 turned from a number into something tangible, his attitude changed instantly.

    Which parents don''t wish for their children to lead afortable life!

    The reason ordinary people mind issues like divorce with children is mainly economic concerns, extra children mean extra expenses, andter it involves issues of property division. Get hooked on NovelFire _emp _yr novels.

    But for the wealthy, such issues aren''t really problems; as long as the second generation doesn''t start a business or indulge in gambling and drugs, they will live a life of luxury forever.

    Xu Yanfen thought her husband spoke wisely and nodded in agreement, "Weimin is right, let the children choose for themselves!"

    While saying this, Xu Yanfen was nning to urgently teach her daughter a lesson when they got home, to seize this opportunity.

    Although Yang Hao had a child from a previous marriage, young tycoons like him, with his appearance, definitely had countless young girls vying for him.

    Among the wealthy people she had met, many sleazy old men were surrounded by young girls in their early twenties, let alone a young and sessful man like Yang Hao!

    It''s easy for him to be snatched away by another woman, these young girls nowadays are fierce!

    Seeing that her sister and brother-inw were on the same page,

    Xu Yanxia sighed with disappointment. She knew it was just wishful thinking on her part; even if Guan Mengmeng didn''t end up with Yang Hao, her daughter Feng Lina might not be able to win over the young tycoon.

    Because her daughter simply didn''tpare to her niece Guan Mengmeng, mainly due to the age difference of several years.

    For young tycoons like Yang Hao who only had one daughter, the first consideration was certainly reproductive value, and the younger one is, naturally the more advantageous in that respect.

    The four people toured the mansion again, then met up with Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng on the balcony.

    The balcony offered an excellent view, overlooking the entire Jiangwan area and the scenery on both sides of the river, a true front-line river view without any obstacles.

    cing two rattan chairs on this balcony and lying down to enjoy the river view must be incredibly enjoyable.

    "Yang, your house is really big."

    "Just the decoration for the back must have cost a lot!"

    Xu Yanxia remarked.

    "It''s all right, I outsourced the decoration to a friend."

    "The budget was twenty million."

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly and even winked at Guan Mengmeng beside him, as if to say, "How about that, isn''t it impressive!"

    Indeed, his act was a great sess.

    Upon hearing the number "twenty million," everyone''s eyes bulged out in astonishment; even the calm Guan Weimin silently gasped for air!

    Listen to how rich people talk!

    Twenty million for home decoration!!

    Are you nning to pave the floor of your house with gold bricks??

    "Yang, can you even spend twenty million on home decoration?" Xu Yanxia couldn''t help but ask.

    Yang Hao stroked his chin, full of swagger, and replied, "I suppose so, I spent over two million on a bed today..."

    At the Western restaurant, Meng Chacha had sent him a screenshot of a receipt, the amount was 2.4 million, saying that the bed was purchased.

    Although after that call, little bitch hadn''t bothered him again, but she was very active in reporting expenditures, probably to prove she wasn''t embezzling.

    Actually, Meng Yuyu really had no intention of skimming money, being a smart person, she wouldn''tmit such a foolish act of losing much for little gain!

    However, after Yang Hao mentioned that a bed cost over two million, everyone fell silent again, their faces a mix of shock andplex emotions.

    The bed alone cost more than two million!

    And the total value of their houses was just about two million...

    The disparity couldn''t be any more profound!

    "A bed worth over two million, even if you gave it to me, I wouldn''t dare sleep on it!"

    "I''d be heartbroken if it broke, more valuable than my own life!"

    After being stunned for a moment, Xu Yanxia began to mock herself.

    "Auntie, you''re exaggerating,e over to my ce when you have the chance."

    Yang Hao really liked "Auntie" Xu Yanxia because she was a great sidekick, allowing him to maximize the effect of his boasting.

    After chatting about the house for a while, they ended their tour and headed to Star Cloud Commercial Street, finding an upscale private dining restaurant.

    Coincidentally, the shop diagonally opposite the restaurant was where Yang Hao was nning to open a hotpot restaurant.

    "The shops here must be very expensive!"

    Auntie Xu Yanxia skillfully yed the sidekick, steering the conversation toward the price of the shops.

    In fact, it was just an offhandment, not expecting an exact answer.

    "It must be pricey, each of these shops would cost several million at least," said Feng Changfu, chiming in.

    "Uncle, you''re quoting too low."

    Yang Hao cheerfully took over the conversation.

    "Several million is too low?" Feng Changfu looked at Yang Hao in surprise, as did the others, all turning their attention to him.

    Yang Hao pointed to the shop outside the private room window, "See that shop? Fifteen million!"

    "Ah?"

    "That''s expensive!"

    "It actually costs fifteen million!"

    Everyone eximed in amazement.

    And the top sidekick, Mrs. Xu Yanxia, once again delivered her line, "Yang, how do you know that shop is fifteen million?"

    Yang Hao smiled and spread his hands, "Because it''s mine!"

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    "Your--"

    "This..."

    The group looked at one another, none of them having expected that not only did he own a mansion worth tens of millions, but there was also a storefront property worth fifteen million lying around.

    But thinking about it, it seemed quite reasonable for someone who could spend twenty million on just soft furnishings to own such a storefront property.

    Even now, if Yang Hao imed that he owned the entire street, they probably wouldn''t doubt it...

    That''s because Yang Hao''s identity as a super-rich tycoon had be deeply ingrained in their minds.

    Sitting next to Yang Hao, Guan Mengmeng was numbly observing this temporary boyfriend, recalling that her purpose for hiring him was supposedly to infuriate Ms. Xu Yanfen.

    But now the script hadpletely flipped, and instead of getting angry, Ms. Xu Yanfen was looking at Yang Hao with the admiring eyes of a mother-inw inspecting her son-inw.

    But there were still more than two hours left on the boyfriend experience card!

    What to do next???

    "How about it, I didn''t embarrass you as your temporary boyfriend, did I!"

    Yang Hao, still in his role, whispered these words to Guan Mengmeng, seeking credit.

    "Great!"

    "Awesome~!"

    Guan Mengmeng numbly gave a thumbs-up, her mind franticallyining: You haven''t embarrassed me, but what am I going to do now!

    Where can I find them a son-inw worth hundreds of millions...

    Wasn''t sticking to the script of being divorced, with a child, poor, and old, good enough!

    How dare he change the script without permission!!

    Damn old man!!

    While Guan Mengmeng was silently grumbling, Yang Hao received a message from Meng Yuyu saying that the bed she bought would be delivered soon and asking whether Yang Hao would go to receive it himself, or if she should go.

    Yang Hao was tied up at the moment and had no interest in dealing with these matters, so he replied to let Meng Yuyu handle it and sent her the passcode for the fingerprint lock.

    Thest time they finalized the property transfer, Yang Hao only had little Meng Chacha register her face with the property management. She hadn''t been given ess to the fingerprint lock, but she would be responsible for future decorating matters, so naturally, she needed the passcode.

    Having received the passcode, Meng Chacha was overjoyed, feeling the excitement of a concubine about to rise to power.

    In the private room.

    Yang Hao, as the temporary boyfriend, had been diligent and responsible, drinking quite a bit with Guan Weimin and Feng Changfu.

    The meal was, of course, exceptionally enjoyable.

    Close to eight o''clock, the dinner party ended.

    Ms. Xu Yanfen, suggesting that the meal should have been at their home, picked up the tab.

    Yang Hao naturally didn''t argue with her, after all, he was just an actor!

    And one whose role was about to wrap up at that.

    Since everyone had been drinking, they had to call for two drivers.

    After all four of the elders were in the cars, Guan Mengmeng approached Yang Hao. She looked up at this boyfriend whose time was nearly up and wrapped her arms around him, "Time''s up, let''s say our goodbyes properly!"

    "Were you satisfied with the performance?"

    A slightly inebriated Yang Hao patted Guan Mengmeng on the head and asked with a smile.

    "The performance was great, they all believed it."

    "But it''s almost midnight, and Cindere must return home."

    "Goodbye, boyfriend~!"

    Guan Mengmeng let go of him, stepped back, and waved her hand at Yang Hao.

    Earlier in the private room, the four elders had already begun discussing things like marriage, so much so that Guan Mengmeng had unwittingly be part of the role.

    Under that atmosphere, she genuinely felt as if this man were truly her boyfriend, or even her fianc¨¦.

    So, she was feeling a bitplex at the moment.

    But what''s fake is fake, and even the best moviese to an end.

    She gave her temporary boyfriend a radiant smile, then turned around and got into her car...

    Yang Hao didn''t rush off but stood at hisst post, waving goodbye at the roadside as the group departed.

    At that moment, he understood actors who fall in love because of a role; forget months of acting together as a couple, just these few hours had left a slight mark on him from little Guan Mengmeng''s presence.

    Of course, how much you get into a role depends greatly on the co-star''s appearance, figure, and personality!

    If his co-star were at the level of beauty like "Hua Jie", Yang Hao could definitely maintain purity of mind and tranquility of heart!

    Wait, if his co-star were like Hua Jie, he damn well wouldn''t take the role in the first ce!

    So, such a hypothetical situation ispletely invalid!

    Yang Hao fully detached his mind from the recent acting, suddenly remembering that Meng Yuyu mentioned the bed had been delivered; he was quite curious to see what kind of beds one could get for over two million.

    So, he walked back to the residential area and to the mansion he had yet to move into.

    Upon entering the house, however, he noticed that the lights in the living room were on.

    Then Meng Yuyu''s voice came from the direction of the master bedroom, "Is that you, Yang?"

    "It''s me."

    Yang Hao replied, walked through the living room into the master bedroom, and saw Meng Yuyu busying herself with several pots of devil''s ivy.

    "Although the seller said this bed is formaldehyde-free, I still think that before Yang moves in, it would be good to put more green nts in the house to purify the air,"

    Meng Yuyu said with a smile.

    "Hmm, thanks for the thought,"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly then looked at therge bed in the room. The bed''s appearance was nothing novel, adopting a simple and elegant style, with a ten centimeter thick mattress on top, and Yang Hao recognized the logo on that mattress.

    Hastens, the Herm¨¨s of mattress brands, where even the most expensive mattress could cost millions.

    But the one Meng Yuyu bought was definitely not one of those limited editions, because those required ordering well in advance, and the money Yang Hao gave her was not sufficient.

    Even so, the ordinary model was said to be unbelievablyfortable.

    "Yang, this mattress is reallyfortable, and it has many functions,"

    "Let me show you..."

    As Meng Yuyu spoke, shey down on the bed and then struck several seductive poses, cooing, "This isfortable, this is also veryfortable, and it can be connected to a smartphone app, with dozens of modes..."

    This Meng Chacha was less introducing the mattress and more tantly seducing.

    The poses she took were the kind that provoked one to have aggressive thoughts.

    She even leveraged her talent as a dance student and did a split...

    "Yang, you should try it too!

    "It''s reallyfortable..."

    Seeing Yang Hao''s gaze growing hotter, little bitchy on her side in bed and gently crooked her finger, a charming smile on her cute face.

    Upon seeing this, and already a little drunk, Yang Hao suddenly felt a bit over his head...

    Right when he was about to take action, the lights in the bedroom suddenly went off.

    Yang Hao was slightly startled, thinking it was an electrical fault.

    The next moment, however, a soft body plunged into his arms.

    At the same time, a sultry voice whispered in his ear, "Yang, it''s my first time!"

    ... (skipped)

    Ding!

    Host has established an intimate rtionship with Meng Yuyu.

    Intimate rtionship processing program initiated...

    Name: Meng Yuyu

    Age: 24

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 90

    (Note: Intimate rtionships with aprehensive quality score above 80 can be converted to NPCs, and may receive one mission per week with a chance to generate random missions.)

    Intimate rtion Meng Yuyu meets the criteria for NPC conversion!

    [Yes] [No] Convert?

    Afterward.

    A series of system prompts sounded.

    Yang Hao, who had been eagerly anticipating this moment, was overjoyed!

    90 points!!

    That''s even two points higher than Wang Xueru!

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    The protein investment was worth it!!

    Yang Hao thought to himself, then decisively chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC Number Two Meng Yuyu officially online!

    NPC Number Two Reward: Exclusive Spending Money 200,000,000 Yuan.

    (Note: As a wealthy man, you must not wrong the women who have a close rtionship with you; hence, every NPC is awarded exclusive spending money.)

    Holy shit!

    Two hundred million!!

    Yang Hao almost eximed aloud.

    Because Wang Xueru only had one hundred million!

    The result was that Meng Yuyu, scoring two points higher inprehensive quality, actually had two hundred million in spending money, double the amount.

    This clearly shows that the higher theprehensive quality score, the higher the exclusive spending money will be!

    Ding!

    It has been detected that NPC Number Two is a Perfect Virginity.

    Additional Reward: Attribute Points *10.

    While Yang Hao was shocked by the two hundred million spending money, the system prompt sounded once again in his mind.

    Yang Hao was taken aback at first, then subconsciously looked at Meng Yuyu beside him.

    This little bitch wasn''t lying...

 Chapter 86: 79, we have to practice this dance! (Leader Flyerton99 adds more â‘ )

    Meng Chacha''s inexperience indeed caught Yang Hao by surprise.

    He never thought that little bitch would have such awareness. In today''s society, it''s truly rare.

    So, you really can''t be fooled by appearances. Some women look unrestrained, but they haven''t actually touched a gun, while some look gentle and quiet but are in fact seasoned hunters.

    Yang Hao hugged Meng Yuyu and gently pecked her blushing cheek.

    Little bitch really gave him a big surprise!

    10 Attribute Points!

    This stuff is even rarer than money!

    But this time, he couldn''t add to his length anymore. If he reached twenty-eight centimeters, that would be too much fun!

    Yang Hao opened the system''s main page and checked the values.

    Health: 70

    Intelligence: 78

    Strength: 65

    Height: 182

    Weight: 91kg

    Length: 18cm

    All of these could be changed with Attribute Points.

    And for a middle-aged man, health naturally took precedence.

    So, Yang Hao added six points to health and the remaining four to intelligence.

    Ding!

    Attribute Points took effect.

    Health value: 76

    (Note: A health value reaching 100 will hold a surprise)

    Intelligence value: 82

    (Note: An intelligence value reaching 100 will hold a surprise)

    Not bad!

    The System reigns mighty!

    But, what kind of surprises can''t be clearly stated???

    "Yang, will you stay with me all night tonight?"

    At that moment, Meng Yuyu, nestled in Yang Hao''s arms, asked.

    "Mm, let''s find a hotel."

    Li Manni had just sent Yang Hao a message on WeChat, saying that Xixi had already fallen asleep at her ce and that he could pick Xixi up tomorrow morning to take her to kindergarten.

    Thus, Yang Hao was free tonight, and he could understand Meng Yuyu''s current mood.

    After all, it was little bitch''s first time, and she naturally felt a sense of dependency on him.

    And since this house had no bedding or toiletries, it was not suitable for an overnight stay.

    Seeing Yang Hao agree, Meng Yuyu was very happy and nted a forceful kiss on his face.

    Afterward, Meng Yuyu took her time to get dressed and left Star Cloud Bay with Yang Hao.

    This area belonged to the wealthy, and there was a Shangri-La Hotel nearby.

    Yang Hao directly booked a Presidential Suite, which cost 12,888 for one night.

    He didn''t feel the least bit of heartache over the expense, as his card did have two hundred million earmarked for spending!

    Meng Yuyu was incredibly touched, in her eyes, Yang was giving her a perfect first night.

    In the future, when she looked back, the first night she spent with Yang would be in the Presidential Suite at the Shangri-La.

    The Presidential Suite came with a personal butler who warmly sent them to their room doorway.

    "Dear guests, if you need anything, just call me. I am at your service 24 hours a day."

    The butler left a business card and, waiting for the two to enter the room, he then departed.

    At the same time.

    The Guan Family.

    Xu Yanfen was earnestly lecturing her daughter.

    "Mengmeng, you must seize this opportunity,"

    "It''s hard to find someone with Yang''s qualities even if you searched with antern!"

    "Didn''t you see your second aunt eyeing him covetously? If it weren''t for Feng Lina being not as good as you, she''d really be capable of swooping in!"

    Right now, Guan Mengmeng had just finished showering. She was wearing a cartoon pajama set, but due to the generous size of her chest, the cartoon pattern on the pajamas had been stretched into a plus-size version.

    However, she was in her own room, so it didn''t matter.

    "I know, you''ve said it several times on the way back!"

    "I''m going to sleep; I have to work tomorrow!"

    Guan Mengmeng started to hurry her mother. She didn''t want to listen to Mrs. Xu Yanfen''s nagging anymore.

    "If you really marry Yang, you won''t have to work in the future. Sleep till you wake naturally every day, with plenty of time to fulfill all those messy dreams of yours..."

    Xu Yanfen took the opportunity to say more.

    "Commissar Xu, please stop trying to brainwash me. You''ve been going on non-stopˇŞhow would I have time to chat with Yang?"

    Guan Mengmengined with a look of speechlessness.

    Yet her words hit the mark, and Xu Yanfen, looking enlightened, pped her forehead: "Right, that makes sense. Have a good chat with him."

    After leaving this advice, Xu Yanfen finally exited her daughter''s room.

    Meanwhile, Guan Mengmeng let out a sigh of relief. Previously, her mother had been incessantly urging her to go on blind dates.

    Now, her mother was directly urging her to get married!

    But, that Yang was only a temporary boyfriend for five hours!

    And his time was already up!

    She opened WeChat and found Yang Hao''s avatar.

    Although they had added each other as friends, the chat box was empty.

    After some thought, she sent a message: Expired boyfriend, goodnight.

    After sending the message, she changed Yang Hao''s nickname to "Expired Boyfriend."

    After waiting a while, the expired boyfriend didn''t reply.

    Guan Mengmeng then opened the chat with her cousin Feng Lina: Are you still out ying?

    She nned to discuss Yang Hao''s situation with her cousin.

    By now, Feng Lina was already in the taxi on her way back to Liu Zifeng''s home, where Liu Zifeng, drunk by his colleagues, had already leaned back in his seat and fallen asleep.

    Feng Lina, slightly tipsy from six or seven drinks, was puzzled as she browsed thements in her social media feed.

    About an hour ago, she had posted about the birthday gifts she received in her social circle.

    The most valuable among them was an LV handbag given by her boyfriend Liu Zifeng, worth around twenty thousand.

    The other gifts were rtively cheap, consisting of perfumes, lipsticks, and the like.

    However, twoments from friends caught her attention.

    Xiao Ying: Wow, a Tang Ji pure titanium thermal mug!

    Hua Hua: Sister Na, who''s so extravagant to give a thermal mug that costs over three thousand?

    Seeing these twoments, Feng Lina quickly searched online for the price of Tang Ji pure titanium thermal mugs, and then she was shocked.

    Because this thermal mug actually cost over three thousand! Join the adventure on m,vlemp _y,r.

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    She had thought Yang Hao had just sent a small gift, never expecting it to be so expensive.

    In fact, Yang Hao didn''t know the mug was that pricey either, he thought it might only cost a hundred or two.

    Just then, her cousin Guan Mengmeng sent her a message on WeChat, and Feng Lina promptly sent a voice message back: "Mengmeng, do you know how much Hao''s gift to me, the thermal mug, costs?"

    On the other end of the phone, Guan Mengmeng didn''t answer her question but instead asked, "Nana, do you know where Yang''s home is?"

    "Uh, I don''t know."

    "What''s wrong?" Feng Lina asked, suspicious.

    "His home is at Star Cloud Bay."

    "And it''s thergest unit of 688 square meters!" Guan Mengmeng didn''t beat around the bush and revealed the answer straight away.

    "What?"

    "Star Cloud Bay, 688 square meters??"

    "Is that true? Liu Zifeng never mentioned it!"

    As a Porsche saleswoman, Feng Lina naturally knew about Star Cloud Bay, and as far as she knew about her boyfriend, if his good brother was that wealthy, he would have been bragging about it long ago!

    "Of course it''s true, you can ask your aunt if you don''t believe me."

    "We''ve already gone to see it, and my mom is now pushing me to marry Yang!"

    Guan Mengmeng said helplessly.

    "Hao turns out to be a rich guy living in Star Cloud Bay?"

    "This... this is incredible!!" Feng Lina''s initial buzz of drunkenness instantly faded away.

    However, if he indeed was that wealthy, it seemed reasonable for him to casually gift her an over three thousand thermal mug.

    Feng Lina inquired further about Guan Mengmeng''s situation, then concluded that Yang Hao was indeed a wealthy man.

    After ending the call with her cousin, she tried pushing Liu Zifeng next to her, but no matter how much she pushed, she couldn''t wake him up.

    Feng Lina was now thinking that if her boyfriend''s brother was an incognito wealthy guy, then maybe her boyfriend was a hidden rich man too.

    Brothers teaming up here pretending to be pigs to eat tigers!

    Perhaps her own boyfriend also has a luxurious home in Star Cloud Bay!

    If that were the case, then such immense wealth might just be about tond on her head!

    Thinking this, Feng Lina was indeed a little excited...

    Once at Liu Zifeng''s ce, Feng Lina helped him into the bathroom, and after throwing up for a while, Liu Zifeng finally sobered up a bit.

    However, after waking up, he embraced Feng Lina for a sublimation of love.

    And Feng Lina was very cooperative...

    The room settled down, Feng Lina, embracing Liu Zifeng, asked, "Dear, when will you take me to your mansion at Star Cloud Bay?"

    "What Star Cloud Bay?" Liu Zifeng was clueless.

    "Stop pretending, I already know it all!"

    Feng Lina turned over, looming over her boyfriend in a Guanyin pose: "You won''t talk, hm? Let''s see if you can withstand this..."

    Three o''clock in the morning.

    A new post appeared on the Green Book forum, titled: I interrogated my boyfriend all night, but he won''t admit he''s a wealthy man, what should I do?

    Waiting online...

    The next morning.

    Ding!

    NPC No. 2 mission update.

    Mission details: "Little Dream"

    NPC No. 2 wants to own her very own dance training center.

    The host may help her achieve her dream.

    Mission reward: Kidney Strengthening Potion*1

    (Note 1: Honey, feeling drained? Kidney Strengthening Potion, one bottle to help you return to your peak!)

    (Note 2: Additional attribute, Stamina+1)

    Huh?

    What kind of reward is this?

    My body''s this strong, do I need this thing??

    Stupid system!!

    Yang Hao cursed inwardly.

    But still, the name Wang Xiuxiu involuntarily popped up in his mind, she worked in real estate and might have news in this regard.

    ncing at Meng Yuyu beside him, she was still fast asleep.

    After experiencing the flexibility of a dance student on the previous night in this over ten-thousand-a-night presidential suite, Yang Hao, adhering to his principle of not wasting, felt it necessary to open a dance training center.

    As Han Yu, Han Wengong once said: Excellencees from diligence, ckes from y.

    It''s time to train in dance!

    He shouldn''t neglect it...

    So, Yang Hao opened WeChat and messaged Wang Xiuxiu about his idea.

    Only then did he notice the message Guan Mengmeng sent himst night, the little girl actually referred to him as her expired boyfriend, how childish!

    As he inwardly scoffed, he casually replied: Expired girlfriend, good morning.

 Chapter 87: 80, the filial Xixi (Leader Flyerton99 adds more â‘ˇ)

    Yang Hao didn''t wake up Meng Yuyu, who was sound asleep, and left the hotel alone.

    He first went to pick up his car from the Western restaurant where they had dinner yesterday, and then picked up Xixi and Li Manni from the Fenghua Residential Area.

    "Daddy, I slept in Auntie''s bedst night. Auntie smells so nice and fragrant."

    "Next time you can sleep in Auntie''s bed too...."

    Once on the car, Xixi began to boast about her experiencest night.

    However, the little girl''s bold words stunned both Yang Hao and Li Manni, with thetter''s face flushing red.

    "Kids say the darnedest things~!"

    Yang Hao smiled and shook his head. content hosted on m _vlempyr

    But in his heart, he silently gave Xixi a thumbs up. The child had be considerate, knowing to share good things with her dad.

    This precious daughter was indeed worthy of his affectionˇŞwhat a filial child!

    "Manni, send me the address for tonight''s gatheringter."

    Li Manni''s newspaper office was right next to Fenghua Residential Area, so she arrived quickly.

    Before getting out of the car, Yang Hao reminded her.

    Today was the former auntie''s birthday, and the System had issued him a task.

    However, Yang Hao had yet to choose the right gift.

    Because the reward was linked to Li Manni''s level of surprise, the more surprised she was, the more generous the System''s reward would be. Therefore, Yang Hao was quite cautious in selecting a gift.

    "Got it, Brother-inw," she replied and then got out of the car in front of her workce.

    She stood still and waved goodbye to Yang Hao and Xixi in the car.

    After the car had driven off, she turned around and walked toward the newspaper office but was stopped by someone calling her.

    And it was a very familiar voice.

    Li Manni subconsciously turned around and then saw her sister Li Manshu.

    Thetter, holding a shopping bag, quickly walked up to Li Manni and handed her the shopping bag: "Manni, happy birthday."

    "Oh, thank you, sister."

    Since they were blood sisters and her sister hade early in the morning to give her a birthday present, Li Manni naturally couldn''t refuse.

    "Who was that person who just dropped you off?"

    "Manni, you''re not in love, are you?"

    Li Manshu had actually arrived earlier. She was having breakfast at a breakfast shop next to the newspaper office when she saw Li Manni getting out of the car. That''s why she quickly finished her breakfast and hurried over.

    "No, not at all."

    "I don''t have time for a rtionship!"

    Li Manni shook her head decisively.

    "Manni, I''m not trying to interfere with your love life," her sister said.

    "But as someone who has been there, I must give you some advice. If you enter into a rtionship, you must put economic factors first. Don''t end up like me."

    Li Manshu gave her advice earnestly.

    But Li Manni didn''t like to hear this. She countered, "If you hadn''t broken up with Brother-inw, you could be living well now."

    "You''re young; you don''t understand!"

    "Things aren''t as you imagine, and marriage isn''t that simple," Li Manshu said, striking a knowing pose. She knew that her sister had always resented her for "abandoning her husband and child," so she quickly changed the subject: "You still haven''t told me who that person was. Even if he''s not your boyfriend, he must be pursuing you, right?"

    "I can help you consider your options..."

    Li Manni shook her head: "No need, the person who dropped me off was my brother-inw."

    "Ah?"

    Li Manshu paused: "How could it be him? That car looked expensive!"

    She hadn''t seen the car''s brand from the breakfast shop, but the vehicle was sorge that it looked far from cheap.

    "Brother-inw now has his own business and is doing quite well," said Li Manni, unable to resist revealing her brother-inw''s current status, still holding a grudge against her sister.

    "His own business?"

    "What business?"

    Actually, Li Manshu''s visit to give a birthday present was also an attempt to indirectly find out about Yang Hao''s situation, because the random encounter the day before had really shocked her.

    Even though he was a divorced man with a child and drowning in debt, he still had such a young and beautiful girl with himˇŞshe couldn''t understand it.

    "I''m not quite sure about the specifics, but Brother-inw is doing better than before," Li Manni said and then, looking at the time, added, "I need to go to work."

    "Alright, be careful when you''re out reporting the news, and call me if there''s anything," said Manshu, who also needed to leave. After setting clear boundaries with Shen Mingshan, she had been transferred to a branch office and was doing her specialty: design. She had just changed positions and had a lot to get used to.

    "Yeah, you too," Li Manni nodded, then turned and went into the newspaper office.

    Li Manshu gged down a taxi to head to her workce. Once in the back seat, she opened the ck Car Emperor app and began browsing therge SUV category.

    When she saw a car named U8, her gaze suddenly sharpened.

    Because the car she had seen in the breakfast shop was this one.

    Over a million??

    Her ex-husband was driving a luxury car worth millions??

    Li Manshu was stunned.

    At the same time, her heart ached as if someone had viciously stabbed her.

    Impossible!

    Absolutely impossible!!

    She shook her head subconsciously.

    After all, when Yang Hao was with her, he only had a second-hand Maserati Ghibli.

    It hadn''t been long since they divorced, and he was already driving a million-dor luxury car!

    Unless he had hidden assets!

    But when they were getting divorced, she had awyer use unconventional means to investigate, and found that Yang Hao didn''t own any property!

    Could it be that he really made it big??

    This thought emerged in Li Manshu''s mind, but it sent her mood plummeting.

    Belle Kindergarten entrance.

    Yang Hao handed Xixi over to Jiang Yuqi.

    Having resolved her misunderstanding of Yang Hao during the parent-child sports day, Jiang Yuqi was back to her usual warmth, smiling and greeting Yang Hao.

    "By the way, Yang, do you have time tomorrow afternoon?"

    "About fixing the range hood that we talked about..."

    Jiang Yuqi suddenly spoke up as Yang Hao prepared to leave.

    "Tomorrow afternoon?"

    "No problem."

    Yang Hao had a full schedule today, but tomorrow he would be rtively free.

    "Yang, then let''s contact through Weixun tomorrow, thank you so much!"

    Mrs. Jiang had switched from calling him "Xixi''s dad" to Yang, indicating a newfound familiarity.

    "It''s a small matter, no need for thanks."

    Yang Hao was quite interested in fixing range hoods and even thought about taking the time to systematically learn it because the skill was important.

    After dropping off Xixi, Yang Hao was about to get in his car and leave.

    Havingin in wait for a while, Fat Peng suddenly burst out from the side: "Yang, hold up a moment!"

    Yang Hao turned his head to look at Fat Peng, having been so busy these past two days that he''dpletely forgotten about this guy.

    But the anger had long passed; after all, he''d made over three million from him!

    "What''s up?" Yang Hao casually asked.

    "Yang, I''ve been waiting here specifically to apologize to you!"

    "I''m really sorry, it was all my fault that day. You''re the better person here, please don''t hold it against me!"

    Fat Peng bowed sincerely, knowing he needed to butter up a benefactor who had tipped him seven hundred thousand.

    Yang Hao nonchntly waved his hand: "Forget about it, just go back and focus on your writing, I wish you speedy sess!"

    "Mm-hm, thank you, Yang."

    Fat Peng nodded, then took the initiative to invite him: "Yang, are you free today? I''d like to treat you to a meal to thank you for your support and to apologize!"

    "I''ve been kind of busytely, we can talk about it when I have time."

    "See you!"

    Yang Hao certainly didn''t have time to dine with Fat Peng; his schedule was tight today. He brushed him off hastily, then strode to his car.

    "Uh, take care, Yang..."

    Fat Peng waved his pudgy hand somewhat awkwardly. He watched as the U8 pulled away, and rubbing his chin, he felt dejected: The benefactor was probably still mad!

    Should he introduce the number one beauty of the online literature circle to Yang??

    Yes, that''s doable.

    A sleazy smile appeared on Fat Peng''s face.

    Offering a beauty to the benefactor might just prompt Yang to tip another few hundred thousand!

    Real estate office.

    Yang Hao arrived to find Wang Xueru had already been waiting for a while.

    The beautiful young widow was dressed in a ck trench coat, paired with light-colored skinny jeans and high heels, radiating the allure of a mature woman.

    Moreover, she had put on full makeup today, which made her features look even more exquisite, and her rosy lips especially tempting. She was merely sitting quietly on a bench in the waiting area, yet she was drawing the attention of many men.

    Ding!

    1st NPC mission refreshed.

    Mission content: [Deep cleaning of range hoods]

    NPC number 1 is missing your range hood repair skills.

    Reward: Master Level Home Appliance Repair Skill.

    This mission wasn''t prompted by the System, but was actively essed by Yang Hao, since it was Monday and NPC missions would refresh.

    Seeing this NPC''s mission, Yang Hao couldn''t help but feel a bit embarrassed, yet in his mind he was determined: Kidney-Strengthening Potion, I must have it!

    Although I am strong!

    I still want to be stronger!

    There''s nothing wrong with that!

    A man''s got to be powerful!!

    "Yang."

    Upon seeing Yang Hao, Wang Xueru rose to greet him and gave him a warm hug.

    To this man who often stood behind her, Wang Xueru was now very dependent.

    And after learning of Yang Hao''s wealthy status, she didn''t yearn for any official title; she just hoped he would asionally keep herpany.

    The most stunning woman in the venue throwing herself in his arms earned Yang Hao another wave of envious stares.

    And of course, some were inly jealous.

    While the two were being affectionate, a woman wearing a ck leather outfit and big sunsses on her nose walked into the real estate office.

    She had a fiery figure and a strong presence, instantly drawing away some of the attention that was on Wang Xueru.

    However, that attention quickly returned to Wang Xueru as the woman with themanding aura approached her.

    Yang Hao looked at this Miss Color; her appearance was still as haughty as ever.

    But Yang Hao knew that beneath her cool exterior was a passionate and colorful heart...

    A great hand at ying sultry!

    After a brief exchange of pleasantries, theypleted the transfer procedures, and Yang Hao transferred the final payment to Huang Qing''s ount.

    "Pleasure doing business, I wish Miss Wang prosperity in her future endeavors."

    "If there''s anything you don''t understand, just ask me!"

    With the transaction sessfullypleted, Huang Qing was in a good mood. She shook hands with Wang Xueru, and then with Yang Hao: "Yang, remember to visit my bar when you have time."

    As she spoke, she leaned in close to Yang Hao and added in a low voice, "The girls there are all pretty."

 Chapter 88: 81, my brother is a multimillionaire (please subscribe)

    In the Presidential Suite of the Shangri-La.

    When Meng Yuyu opened her eyes, Yang Hao had already left.

    She knew that he had to take his daughter to school, and little Meng Chacha couldn''t help but regret not seizing the opportunity to get up early, perhaps order him breakfast. These small details were all opportunities to score points.

    But she had been so tired yesterday; she had slept too soundly.

    She turned over and could still feel a slight tearing sensation.

    Although it was a bit painful, it really wasfortable, and the reactions of the female lead in the movies were not at all exaggerated.

    Meng Chacha silently rated her experience in her heart and then picked up her phone to check the time; it was already half-past eight.

    She also had many things to do today, starting with picking up her car from the Mercedes-Benz 4S shop, and then she had an appointment with a decoration designpany. She wanted them to present several ns for the furnishings, from which she would make her choice.

    It''s best to leave professional matters to the professionals.

    Meng Yuyu felt that with her abilities, it would be difficult to design a 688-square-meter house well, so she needed outside help for this, but she wanted to pick out each item that would go into the house herself.

    For her, this was not work but pleasure.

    Because the process of shopping was really thrilling. Customers like her, of her spending level, were always pampered by salespeople, the service was as attentive as possible, and she could always feel the envious nces of those around her, which greatly satisfied her vanity.

    She opened WeChat and found lots of unread messages.

    Most of them were from Yu Lili.

    [Yuyu, what''s going on with you, noting home at night?]

    [Yuyu, are you with Yang?]

    [Yuyu, we agreed to pick up the car together today, where are you??]

    [Hey, if you don''t respond I''m going to call the police!]

    Thest message was sent half an hour ago. Meng Yuyu immediately sent a video call to Yu Lili.

    The other side answered instantly, "I thought you had gone missing, I was really going to call the police if you didn''t message me back."

    "Eh, you''re really in a hotel?"

    Through the video, Yu Lili could see Meng Yuyu lying in bed, with a luxurious headboard behind her, but the nket she was covered with was clearly hotel-produced.

    "Mm-hmm, do you want toe over and find me?"

    "We could have breakfast together at the hotel and then go get the car."

    The Presidential Suite came with three meals and afternoon tea provided, just notify the personal butler whenever you need it, and he will have it all ready.

    Meng Yuyu was aware of this service but had never experienced it.

    "Which hotel are you at? I''lle right over."

    Yu Lili had specially taken a day off today, just to see if she could actually pick up the car with Meng Yuyu.

    But now, she also had a keen interest in gossip. Since she became roommates with Meng Yuyu, this was the first time for the other to note home at night.

    And since she was staying in a hotel, something must have happenedst night.

    She was very interested in this story.

    Meng Yuyu sent the location of the hotel to Yu Lili, then ended the video call.

    Having Yu Lili, her stic bestie,e over for breakfast was also part of her desire to show off.

    This was the Presidential Suite of the Shangri-La, over ten thousand a night!

    And the most Yu Lili''s ex-boyfriends had ever done was take her to a few hundred yuan''s worth of double room, with the stingiest even opting for only budget hotels.

    While waiting for Yu Lili, Meng Yuyu called the personal butler to order two deluxe breakfasts and also let him know that a guest would be visiting.

    After she was done, she began to clean up. The toiletries in the presidential suite were all luxury brands, and they were all for the taking, including the beverages, liquor, and snacks in the refrigerator.

    In Kuaiyin, there were many videos of so-called "scamming hotels" where people took away everything they could, which seemed very cool, but in reality, the cost of the theft was actually borne by the guestsˇŞthe room rates after all were several thousand or tens of thousands!

    When it was a little after nine o''clock, Yu Lili arrived at the hotel, and the dedicated butler brought her to Meng Yuyu''s room.

    "Yuyu, is this the legendary presidential suite?"

    Upon entering the room, Yu Lili was somewhat dumbfounded. Thergest hotel room she had ever stayed in was only around forty or fifty square meters, but this one must be over two hundred square meters, with all amenities such as a dining room, study, and reception room, along with a view of the riverfront.

    It was ostentatiously luxurious!

    "Yang insisted on booking this ce."

    "Over ten thousand a night, it really hurts..."

    Meng Yuyu made a helpless face, although she was secretly thrilled.

    Little bitch really knew how to show off.

    When she had set him as her target, her stic best friend did not think it was likely and evenpared her to Sun Xinyi.

    Meng Chacha was holding a grudge, and now that she had gotten what she wanted, of course, she wanted to show off to her stic best friend.

    "So, have you guys confirmed your rtionship?"

    Yu Lili was not the kind to be easily handled and immediately fought back.

    She silently retorted in her mind: Already showing off as if you''re the main wife.

    Meng Yuyu just chuckled nonchntly, "Where are all these confirmed rtionshipsing from? I just want to enjoy life, witness the bustling world, and when the dayes to leave, have no regrets about having lived this life."

    Yu Lili''s mouth twitched; she too wanted to enjoy life, but she was still at the stage of struggling to survive.

    "Yuyu, are you sure that following Yang will give you the life you want?"

    Yu Lili posed this soul-searching question.

    "I should be able to."

    Meng Yuyu nodded earnestly, "You know, I don''t really have huge ambitions."

    "But so far, Yang has only promised a Mercedes, and it''s still unknown whether it can actually be received..."

    "So, it''s essential to guard against others!"

    Yu Lili spread her hands, and the encounter between the stic best friends had already turned into several rounds of covert sparring.

    In fact, this kind of sparring is quitemon among women.

    It''s okay for best friends to thrive, but not better than me!

    There were simply too many women with this mentality.

    Of course, the same is true for men; one fears for a brother''s hardships but also fears seeing a brother driving a Land Rover.

    Human nature isrgely like this.

    But this is just a phenomenon and not to be generalized.

    Take Liu Zifeng for example.

    He had gotten drunkst night, and when he got home, Feng Lina "interrogated" him for most of the night, leaving him feeling utterly drained; it was only after nine o''clock that he groggily opened his eyes.

    At this moment, Feng Lina was already getting ready to go to work, looking radiant and in high spirits as the one who had "replenished."

    "Nana, didn''t you sayst night that Hao is a multimillionaire?"

    Liu Zifeng yawned as he recalledst night''s events.

    "Yes, that''s right. Hao has a 688 square meter house in Star Cloud Bay, what do you think??"

    "Holy shit! Really??"

    "My brother is a millionaire!!"

    Liu Zifeng, nowpletely sober, suddenly sat up in bed.

    "Of course, it''s true!"

    "Didn''t Mengmeng bring Hao back to our ce yesterday? My parents were there too, and then they asked about Hao''s background..."

    Feng Lina had already called her mother in the morning to verify, and she had received a positive answer.

    "What are you getting excited about?"

    "The rich guy is Hao, not you..."

    Feng Lina hadn''t finished speaking when she noticed her boyfriend''s grin; he simply couldn''t contain it.

    "Aren''t you being superficial?"

    "You don''t understand my rtionship with Hao at all!"

    "You''ve seen ''Hello Mr. Billionaire,'' right?" Liu Zifeng asked with a smug face.

    "Of course, I have."

    Feng Lina nodded.

    "Now, Hao is Wang Duoyu."

    "And me? I''m that guy next to Wang Duoyu, you know?" Liu Zifeng spread his hands.

    Feng Lina gave him a look: "The guy next to Wang Duoyu? The smart guy, huh?"

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    Liu Zifeng retorted discontentedly: "How could I be the smart guy!"

    "Zhuang Qiang, ah! Manager Zhuang! Wang Duoyu''s best buddy!!"

    "So, it doesn''t matter if I don''t go to this ss!"

    Liu Zifeng theny back on the bed, grabbing his phone to call his millionaire brother to ask if he needed help managing thepany or something.

    "Are you going to call Hao?"

    Seeing this, Feng Lina leaned closer to her boyfriend.

    "Yeah, what''s up?"

    "Then you might as well mention to Hao if he wants to buy a Porsche. I haven''t had any sales this month!" Feng Lina said with a smile.

    "Alright, I''ll ask him about it."

    Having said that, Liu Zifeng dialed Yang Hao''s number.

    But no one answered for a long time.

    He must still be asleep...

    With no one picking up the call, Liu Zifeng had to hang up temporarily.

    That''s not right, though. Hao has to take Xixi to school.

    Howe he''s missing early in the morning...

    Muttering to himself, Liu Zifeng tried calling again after a while.

    This time the call finally connected: "Hao, what are you busy with, why didn''t you answer the phone so early in the morning?"

    "What? Fixing the range hood?"

    "You, a millionaire, are still doing such chores??"

    Hearing the reply, Liu Zifeng couldn''t help butin.

    "Looks like my identity has been exposed." Yang Hao''s voice came through the phone.

    "Hao, do you have an uncle like Wang Duoyu''s second uncle who left you a huge inheritance?" Liu Zifeng curiously asked.

    "Hmm, something like that!"

    Yang Hao, who had been worried about exining his wealth, found that his good brother had already given him a usible excuse.

    "I knew it!"

    "Awesome!!"

    Liu Zifeng eximed, then asked, "Hao, when should I start working?"

    "Working? What job?"

    "Working at yourpany of course!"

    "With my talents and knowledge, taking a CEO position at yourpany wouldn''t be too much, right?" Liu Zifeng boasted.

    Yang Hao, at the other end of the phone, was speechless: "I don''t have a fuckingpany!"

    "Uh..."

    Liu Zifeng was taken aback and sulked: "Hao, how could you, a millionaire, not have apany? That''s not logical!"

    Yang Hao had no reply; he also wanted to know why the System hadn''t arranged apany for him yet.

    "You, this ''Wolong'', better lie low for a while longer!"

    "Wait until I summon you..."

    Yang Hao joked. ording to the game''s rhythm, once the main mission progressed, there would be plenty ofpanies.

    Liu Zifeng was one of his own, and he could be trusted to use.

    There are two types of essential people in building a business: a loyal insider and a highly capable executor.

    Liu Zifeng was the former, but he also had remarkable abilities; otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to be a sales manager and deputy manager of an Audi 4S shop.

    "Hao, do you have any car buying needstely?"

    "If so, you coulde to me..."

    Noticing Liu Zifeng didn''t bring up the favor she asked for, Feng Lina couldn''t help but interject; after all, she had already gotten familiar with Yang Hao the previous day.

    "Nana''s here too."

    "You sell Porsches, right?" Feng Lina''s words indeed made Yang Hao think; he was considering what gift to give to Li Manni.

    Porsches were a bit showy, though, and he wasn''t sure if Li Manni would like it.

    "Yes, yes, yes, Porsches."

    Feng Lina nodded repeatedly: "If you''re buying a car, Hao, I''ll make sure you get the lowest discount."

    "Feng, you don''t mind if I add your girlfriend on Weixun, do you?"

    Although they had mixed well the day before, Yang Hao still hadn''t added Feng Lina on Weixun.

    Not adding a brother''s girlfriend on Weixun was considered basic ethics in friendships, especially those whom you''ve only met a few timesˇŞit was even more important not to add them.

    If your brother was very proactive about adding your girlfriend on Weixun, you might want to be wary of what''s above your head.

    So even though there was something that might require adding her now, Yang Hao needed to give his brother a heads-up.

 Chapter 89: 82, Meng Chacha and Li Manshu! (Vote for monthly tickets)

    Hengxin Mercedes-Benz 4S Shop.

    Meng Yuyu and Yu Lili had just entered the shop when the reception staff warmly greeted them, "Are youdies here to look at the cars?"

    "Picking up a car."

    Meng Yuyu replied directly.

    "May I ask for your surname, miss?"

    "It''s Meng, no need for formalities."

    The receptionist immediately checked the car booking information, then said with a smiling face, "Miss Meng Yuyu, right?"

    "Yes."

    Meng Yuyu nodded slightly.

    "The Mercedes-Benz GLC300L you''ve purchased is already at the delivery center, I''ll call the salesperson responsible for you, please wait a moment in the VIP area."

    With enthusiasm, the receptionist led them to the VIP waiting area and brought them coffee and some snacks before going to call someone.

    "So Yang ordered a Mercedes-Benz GLC, this model is pretty expensive, it''s like over five hundred thousand for a high-end version on the road!"

    Yu Lili couldn''t help but express her amazement after learning that Yang Hao had promised to buy Meng Yuyu a Mercedes. She had specifically looked up the Mercedes models currently for sale and knew the approximate price of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

    This model has two types, the GLC260L and GLC300L; the 260L costs more than four hundred thousand on the road, while the luxury version of the 300L costs over five hundred thousand.

    On the way here, Yu Lili still wondered if there would be any surprises when they picked up the car, but it seemed there were none as the vehicle was already waiting to be delivered. So, at that moment, she could only feel envious.

    "Yang really is so generous!"

    Yu Lili once again expressed her amazement.

    "He said it was just a car formuting..."

    Meng Yuyu said with augh, shaking her head. She had initially thought themuting car Yang Hao mentioned was a Mercedes-Benz C-ss.

    Because the C-ss is cheaper, its lowest-end model is less than three hundred thousand on the road now.

    Yet, the so-calledmuting car in his words turned out to be a fifty-thousand-level car!

    The two chatted for a while until a saleswoman dressed in a work uniform approached with a smile, "Miss Meng, I''m sorry to have kept you waiting. I will take you to inspect the car now."

    "Okay, sure."

    Meng Yuyu nodded and followed the saleswoman to the delivery center.

    The car was a ssic white, and Meng Yuyu carefully inspected her soon-to-be Mercedes following the procedures she learned from the inte.

    Yu Lili assisted at her side, her eyes filled with envy.

    The Porsche 4S shop where Feng Lina worked was about a kilometer away from the Hengxin Mercedes-Benz 4S shop.

    She hadn''t been at the shop for long when Yang Hao arrived.

    "Hao!"

    As she knew Yang Hao would being, Feng Lina had been waiting at the door early.

    When she saw Yang Hao yesterday, she was somewhat looking down on him a bit, especially because of what Liu Zifeng had said about this ''Hao'' being rather pitiful.

    But today, her attitude hadpletely turned around; she was now looking up to him.

    "Hao, what kind of car would you like to see? Let me show you around," Feng Lina said as she apanied Yang Hao into the shop.

    Yang Hao, however, waved his hand, "No need to look, I want a Cayenne, red one!"

    "I''ve sent you the buyer''s identity information via WeChat. I''ll pay in full in a moment, and you can take care of the procedures and licensing, thanks for your effort!"

    "Huh?"

    Feng Lina was taken aback, then realized that her boyfriend''s wealthy friend was actually just there to make a payment.

    "Can you deliver the car?"

    Yang Hao then asked, as he was in a hurry today, needing to check in at the fitness centerter.

    In the afternoon, he had ns with the old employees from Yang''s Hot Pot.

    "Of course!"

    "Hao, please wait for me in the rest area," Feng Lina said as she called the receptionist in the shop to take care of Yang Hao while she went to get the contract.

    "Nana, what''s up with your customer there?"

    "Is that about to sign a contract?"

    Feng Lina''s colleague, Xiao Wenhui, drew near her side and asked out of curiosity.

    "Not really a customer, just a friend."

    "Just here to make a payment," replied Feng Lina with a smile, feeling quite happy. In the morning, when Liu Zifeng called, she hadn''t taken it too seriously.

    She hadn''t expected Yang Hao to actuallye, and to do so readily.

    "Uh, Nana, this friend of yours is so wealthy!"

    "What''s his story? Is he single?" Xiao Wenhui became instantly interested.

    Porsche is known to say that every car sold means the loss of a female salesperson. Although this is an exaggeration, it does suggest that Porsche female salespersons have a significant chance of hooking up with the wealthy.

    Of course, these female salespersons seldom end up as the legitimate partners, mostly being kept as mistresses, and many of their stories do not end well. Nevertheless, this hasn''t stopped these women from dreaming of joining the ranks of the wealthy and privileged.

    In fact, female salespeople at luxury brands are arguably the most objectified, as they deal with wealthy clients every day, which inevitably influences their values over time.

    They are somewhat like the stic bands tied around crabs; given enough time, they start to believe they can be sold at the price of a crab themselves.

    "Stop dreaming!"

    "He''s my cousin''s boyfriend!" Feng Lina replied offhandedly.

    She believed that although the rtionship between Guan Mengmeng and Yang Hao was fake yesterday, with her cousin''s conditions and some effort, it wasn''t entirely hopeless.

    As for this colleague, she doesn''t deserve it.

    "Oh, is that so?"

    Xiao Wenhui was somewhat disappointed, but her gaze still drifted towards the rest area from time to time.

    Just a boyfriend, after all, you can get divorced after marriage; there''s still a chance to make contact.

    Feng Lina returned to the rest area with the contract: "Yang, I''ve given you the lowest price, the biggest discount for the Cayenne is 100,000, so we can''t reduce the price of the car any further, but we can try topensate with more gifts..."

    Since he came to patronize her, Feng Lina was very sincere; she offered him the lowest price she could, so Yang Hao didn''t need to haggle any further.

    "Mhm, just give me a total," he said.

    Yang Hao nodded, feeling a bit sentimental; the Cayenne, which used to require a premium just to get one, now had a discount of 100,000 ˇŞ something he wouldn''t even have dared to think about in the past.

    And the fall in prices of these international luxury car brands couldn''t have happened without the rise of domestic cars.

    It wasn''t just the Cayenne that was dropping in price; even the Mercedes G500, which used to be marked up by hundreds of thousands to get, now had a discount.

    Feng Lina did some calctions, and the final on-the-road price including the license was 928,000!

    Seeing this price, Yang Hao felt another wave of emotion; the Cayenne, once so glorious, was nownding for less than a million. It was noteworthy that ten years ago, this car sold for over a million, showcasing the astonishing profit margins back then.

    Yang Hao swiped his card and then walked away directly, leaving the rest to Feng Lina.

    "Nana, your cousin''s boyfriend is just too extravagant!"

    "To buy a Cayenne in less than ten minutes..."

    After Yang Hao left, Xiao Wenhui came up to Feng Lina again and began to exim.

    "Mhm, he''s not short on money."

    In fact, Feng Lina was quite shocked as well; after all, hearing about it and seeing it are different things.

    What shocked her even more was the name the Cayenne was being registered under; she remembered that yesterday at the Western restaurant, her cousin Guan Mengmeng had a confrontation with Yang Hao''s ex-wife.

    After leaving the Western restaurant, Liu Zifeng mentioned the name of Yang Hao''s ex-wife several times; she was called Li Manshu.

    And the name that the Porsche Cayenne was to be registered under was Li Manni!

    If nothing surprising happened, these should be sisters!

    Feeling like she had stumbled upon a sensational piece of gossip, Feng Lina went to a corner where no one was around and called her boyfriend, Liu Zifeng.

    "Yang just bought a Cayenne from me!"

    "Wow, worthy of being my millionaire brother, he''s truly made it big!"

    "That''s not the point, the point is the car is being registered under the name Li Manni; do you know this person?"

    "Li Manni? That''s Hao''s sister-inw! Oh wait, to be precise, his former sister-inw!"

    "I thought so..."

    Feng Lina''s expression showed she had guessed right.

    A man divorces his wife and then spends a fortune to buy a luxury car for his sister-inw.

    The more she pondered it, the more horrifying the plot seemed...

    Thinking about it made it even more melodramatic...

    "Damn!"

    "My brother is ying a very new kind of game, huh..."

    Liu Zifeng''s shocked voice could be heard through the phone.

    "Huh, men!"

    Feng Lina hung up the phone, thinking that she would have to inform her cousin about this situation.

    This seemingly dependable Yang, behind the scenes, seemed to be a yboy who had a thing for sisters!

    Yang Hao really couldn''t think of what else to gift Li Manni, and since Feng Lina mentioned buying a car on the phone, he simply decided to go with a car.

    A few days ago, during dinner at Li Manni''s ce, Xu Wenqian seemed to mention in passing that their newspaper office''s car pool was insufficient. Li Manni often had to catch cabs for news assignments, which, although reimbursable, was inconvenient. If she had her own car, the newspaper would still reimburse her for 1,500 yuan a month for gas costs.

    So Yang Hao thought gifting Li Manni a car would be practical, as for the level of surprise,

    a Porsche Cayenne was after all a million-level luxury car, which most girls should like. Even if Li Manni wasn''t materialistic, it shouldn''t affect her fondness for this car.

    On the other hand,

    Meng Yuyu had already started driving her brand new Mercedes GLC. As a beginner driver, she was quite nervous on the road and drove slowly.

    But this did not affect her delightful mood, especially when she was waiting for traffic lights, she couldn''t help but constantly touch the three-pointed star on the steering wheel.

    She then would recall the congrattions spoken at the car delivery ceremony: "Congrattions on bing the distinguished owner of a Mercedes-Benz, may the tri-star guide your path and career!"

    Women, after all, like this kind of ceremony.

    Nowadays, 4S shops are very thoughtful too; not only is there a full sense of ceremony when delivering a car, but they also offer photography and video shooting services.

    Meng Yuyu had already sent the delivery video to Yang Hao immediately, thanking him with a touch of coquetry while letting him know she had got the car.

    Yu Lili, sitting in the front passenger seat, took a few selfies, preparing to post a Friends Circle update with photos of apanying her best friend to pick up the car, putting on a secondhand ''B'' appearance!

    "Yuyu, where are we heading now?" Yu Lili asked while editing pictures ready to post on Friends Circle.

    "To a designpany called Visual Decoration, I''ve arranged to meet their designer." Meng Yuyu''s eyes stayed fixed ahead as she responded.

    "Is it for Yang''s mansion? I remember you said something about making a Convince Me video series, right?" Yu Lili asked, puzzled.

    "That doesn''t conflict at all, and besides, Convince Me is just a gimmick. For such arge house, we can''t really followizens'' advice on everything, it''s enough to consider one or two feasible suggestions asionallyˇ­"

    "True that."

    Yu Lili nodded, thinking her friend''s rationale made sense.

    Soon they arrived at the designpany named "Visual Decoration".

    In a consultation room, Meng Yuyu met the designer "Aimee", whom she had added on WeChat, along with an assistant named Li Manshu.

 Chapter 90: 83, Li Manshu Enters Star Cloud Bay (Monthly Ticket Extra â‘ )

    Aimee''s Chinese name is Ai Yongyi.

    She is the Design Director of Visual Decoration, from Hong City.

    After Li Manshu was transferred to thispany, she temporarily served as Ai Yongyi''s assistant. For her, this was an excellent opportunity because Aimee is a very senior designer in the industry, and working with her could be very educational.

    Even if she couldn''t learn much, it would still burnish her resume, an exceedingly rare work experience.

    After entering the negotiation room and exchanging pleasantries, they quickly got down to business.

    "Miss Meng, this is my design fee proposal for your review," Aimee began as she handed Meng Yuyu a quotation, which included her personal resume and design fee proposal.

    For ts, it''s 380 yuan per square meter.

    For vis, it''s 460 yuan per square meter.

    This pricing was reasonable and much more affordable than those well-known top designers.

    Even so, the design fee for a 688-square-meter house would be around 260,000 yuan.

    But for the current Meng Yuyu, this was no problem; Yang Hao had told her to spend based on a 20-million budget, so the design fee of 260,000 was just a drop in the bucket.

    "Miss Meng, what''s the situation with your house?" Ai Yongyi asked after Meng Yuyu reviewed the quotation.

    "It''s a t, 688 square meters." Meng Yuyu set down the quotation and replied indifferently.

    At this reply, Li Manshu, who was taking notes on the side, was startled and asked instinctively, "Is it Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Mhm." Meng Yuyu nodded, then nced at Li Manshu, impressed that she could guess the name of the neighborhood from the size of the houseˇŞit was quite professional.

    In contrast, Li Manshu was filled with envy when she looked back at Meng Yuyu. Just a few days ago, she had seen a vlog about receiving a house in Star Cloud Bay and had even sent a private message to the wealthy owner, which went ignored.

    At the time, she had wondered what kind of women would be around such high-level tycoons.

    Now she had met oneˇŞthe young and beautiful girl in front of her was an owner in Star Cloud Bay!

    Both were women, yet why was her life so much better?

    Li Manshu silentlymented in her heart.

    When Ai Yongyi heard about the house''s situation, a radiant smile appeared on her face.

    Star Cloud Bay, 688 square meters!

    That was a big deal!

    Moreover,nding this deal would also be a recognition of her capabilities.

    In Ai Yongyi''s view, such high-level tycoons would not limit themselves to just one design firm.

    "Miss Meng, I have many design examples forrge spaces. Please have a look first."

    "Manshu, start the projection."

    After Ai Yongyi gave the instruction, Li Manshu drew the curtains of the negotiation room and turned on the projector, beginning to disy the design work examples.

    Ai Yongyi stood in front of the screen, exining each style one by one.

    This process went on for nearly an hour, and she put in a lot of effort.

    "Miss Meng, if you have any questions or requests, feel free to mention them," Ai Yongyi said after she finished the presentation, taking her seat opposite Meng Yuyu again.

    "I only have one requirementˇŞspeed!"

    "How soon can youe up with a design n if I use yourpany?" Meng Yuyu asked in a scrutinizing tone, exercising her authority as the client.

    "About a week," Ai Yongyi initially wanted to say ten days, but the client''s requirement was speed, so she proactively cut it down by three days.

    "Work some overtime, five days," Meng Yuyu interjected.

    "If that''s eptable, we can sign the contract right away."

    Meng Yuyu cut the time by another two days, as she didn''t want to waste too much time on the design.

    "This..."

    Ai Yongyi hesitated for a moment, then bit the bullet: "Alright. But I need to take measurements on-site as soon as possible, or else I won''t be able to proceed with the subsequent work."

    "No problem, I''ll take you there once we''ve signed the contract."

    "OK, it''s a deal!"

    Ai Yongyi stood up from her seat and, with a smile, extended her right hand.

    "Pleasure doing business with you."

    Meng Yuyu shook hands with the designer, who spoke with a Hong Kong ent.

    Afterward, they signed the contract, and Meng Yuyu paid a quarter of the design fee as a deposit.

    Once the contract was signed.

    The four of them left thepany together, ready to head to Star Cloud Bay.

    Ai Yongyi had her own car, a Te Model Y.

    By a twist of fate, her car was parked right next to Meng Yuyu''s Mercedes GLC.

    Seeing the young and attractive owner of Star Cloud Bay get into her brand-new Mercedes, Li Manshu couldn''t help but feel envious again.

    "Manshu, do you think Miss Meng is the main wife?" inside the Te Model Y, Ai Yongyi asked with a smileˇŞit seemed the Design Director quite enjoyed gossip.

    "She must be!" Li Manshu thought that Meng Yuyu''s overall qualities were quite good, and she seemed gentle, probably the type that rich tycoons would like.

    "You guessed wrong; the chances are she''s not," Ai Yongyi said cheerfully.

    "Why is that?" Li Manshu asked, puzzled.

    "Firstly, there''s no wedding ring on her finger."

    "Secondly, throughout the conversation, she never used terms like ''my husband'' or ''my hubby.''

    "And then there''s her aura, shecks that demeanor that only a legitimate wife possesses. I''ve seen many wealthy matrons, and the kind of aura they emanate from the inside out is something she doesn''t have."

    Ai Yongyi gave three reasons.

    "Aimee, you''re pretty amazing to have noticed all that."

    Li Manshu''s words were not just ttery; she hadn''t thought of any of it.

    "The more you see, the easier it bes to tell."

    "But her sugar daddy really is a tycoon, just the decoration budget is as much as twenty million..."

    Ai Yongyi let out a sigh of amazement.

    "And that house is going to cost about forty million."

    "So that means he''s invested sixty million just on this house; he must be a billionaire," Li Manshu spected.

    "Of course!"

    "At the very least, he must have a few billion to his name."

    "We really can''tprehend the world of the wealthy."

    Ai Yongyi shook her head, the more wealthy people she met, the more she found herself sighing like this.

    Inside the Mercedes GLC.

    "Yuyu, just the design fee is over 260,000, isn''t that too expensive?"

    Yu Lili still had the mindset of a poor person; she felt that a design costing 260,000 was practically robbery.

    "Expensive?"

    Hearing her say this, Meng Yuyu couldn''t help butugh: "Do you know how much Yang gave me as the budget?"

    "How much?"

    Yu Lili asked curiously.

    "Take a guess..." Meng Yuyu wasn''t in a hurry to give the answer.

    "Two million??"

    Yu Lili was still trapped in a poor person''s way of thinking. In her view, soft furnishings costing two million was already astronomic.

    Actually, she wanted to guess one million, but since Meng Yuyu asked her to guess, she assumed the budget must be very high, so she added another million.

    But hearing this number, Meng Yuyuughed again: "Lili, let me tell you, I just went out and bought three beds and three mattresses, spending a total of 2.4 million!"

    "What??"

    Yu Lili thought she had heard wrong; her eyes widened to the point they almost popped out of their sockets.

    Meng Chacha was quite pleased with her stic best friend''s reaction.

    Sometimes that''s what best friends are for, to y along when you''re showing off.

    Otherwise, who would you be showing off to!

    "Three beds and mattresses actually cost 2.4 million?"

    "Are they made of gold??"

    Yu Lili was incredulous.

    "It''s my first time buying something so expensive too!"

    "The main issue is that Yang gave me too much budget, I wouldn''t even know how to spend it all if I didn''t do this..."

    Having said that, this Meng Chacha also let out a troubled sigh, feigning distress.

    Yu Lili had no mind to criticize her stic best friend''s pretentious behavior, she just wanted to know how much budget this godlike Yang had actually given.

    "So, how much is Yang''s budget exactly?"

    Now, at a red light, beginner driver Meng Chacha gave a smirking smile and stretched out two fingers, then said nonchntly, "Twenty million."

    Fuck!!!

    Yu Lili couldn''t hold back and cursed outright.

    She was kind of regretting her day off. From the presidential suite in the morning, she had been repeatedly blindsided by her stic best friend!!

    But, it also broadened her horizons. It was her first time entering a presidential suite. She took a lot of photos and even freeloaded a luxurious breakfast at the five-star hotel''s presidential suite!

    Then she went along to experience the entire process of picking up a Mercedes, and now she was about to witness the true face of Star Cloud Bay''s 688-square-meter mansion...

    Alright, to be able to pretend and ride the secondhand wave, it was worth taking a few hits.

    "Yang gave you all of the twenty million?"

    Yu Lili calmed her emotions and asked again.

    "Not really, he transferred five million to me yesterday. He said to tell him when it''s spent, and I still have half left." Meng Yuyu shook her head slightly.

    "Five million..."

    Yu Lili rubbed her forehead; the numbersing out of Meng Yuyu''s mouth felt somewhat fantastical to her at this point.

    "Yuyu, since Yang has left the decoration up to you and even given you a twenty million budget, you could totally make some money!"

    "Yang wouldn''t possibly scrutinize every expense you have," Yu Lili said with shining eyes, as if she had discovered a path to wealth.

    Upon hearing this, Meng Yuyu nced at her stic best friend and couldn''t help but sneer internally: Your ambitions are so small!

    While internally criticising, she said aloud, "Yang trusts me, that''s why he did this, and I can''t let down his trust!"

    "Yuyu, you''re too na?ve!"

    "What trust, the money in your hand is what''s real!"

    "Too bad I don''t have such an opportunity..." Yu Lili sighed with regret.

    Meng Yuyu, on the other hand, was disdainful and chose not to continue the topic.

    Soon, both cars arrived at Star Cloud Bay. Meng Yuyu''s car wasn''t registered and couldn''t go into the underground parking, so they had to park outside themunity first.

    Then the group of four entered themunity through the main gate.

    "Wow, thisndscaping is too amazing, it''s like a park!"

    Walking through the lush greenery, Yu Lili couldn''t help but exim.

    "It''s really good!"

    Li Manshu nodded subconsciously in agreement, it was also her first time entering the legendary Star Cloud Bay, and the interior environment far exceeded her expectations.

    The truth is, with such arge green space, the developer could have built two or three additional buildings, but they chose not to. Instead, they made the building spacing a hundred meters, ensuring even the lower floors wouldn''t need to worry about natural light, and they created a greenery rate of up to 70%!

    That''s why expensive things have their reasons. Wealthy people are not fools; the things they are willing to pay for always have merit!

 Chapter 91: 84, being a stepmother at such a young age! (Asking for monthly tickets)

    Ai Yongyi had already visited Star Cloud Bay before.

    She had a client from Star Cloud Bay in the past, but their apartment was over 400 square meters.

    This was her first time seeing a 688-square-meter unit. From a designer''s perspective, she was quite eager to see theyout of this apartment.

    A group of people entered the glittering foyer, and Yu Lili and Li Manshu couldn''t help but feel emotional once again.

    And Meng Chacha''s vanity was satisfied once more; she quite enjoyed the feeling of being envied or even being object of jealousy.

    Upon entering the elevator, Meng Yuyu pressed the number 28.

    Seeing this, Li Manshu''s pupils shrunk slightly. The image of Meng Yuyu pressing the elevator button immediately merged with the house-moving vlog she had scrolled through two days earlier.

    So, that rich person was her??

    No, it was the man behind her!!

    I know I found this Miss Meng somewhat familiar; turns out she was the fitness trainer who appeared in that wealthy person''s weight loss vlog.

    So, did she climb the ranks via being a fitness trainer??

    Instantly, a great deal of information flooded into Li Manshu''s mind. She even remembered her best friend Tao Ying telling her just yesterday to sign up for a membership at a high-end fitness center when she had the time, because there was a chance to meet high-quality men there!

    It seems her best friend was right after all!

    If Miss Meng really did ascend from being a fitness trainer, one could say that she had achieved a leap in social ss!

    While Li Manshu was lost in her wild thoughts, the elevator arrived.

    The scene before her eyes was indeed just like what she had seen in the video. However, the video had reduced the sense of space. In reality, the corridor from the elevator to the door was very spacious, about forty to fifty square meters, almost the same as the total area of the apartment Li Manshu had bought!

    Yet here, this was just considered corridor space...

    "Miss Meng, does this area here need to be designed?"

    In Ai Yongyi''s view, this area represented money since the one elevator per unit meant the corridor space was private.

    "Sure!"

    Meng Yuyu nodded; she had been contemting how to decorate the space leading from the elevator, as it seemed quite empty otherwise.

    "All right."

    Ai Yongyi nodded and then said to Li Manshu beside her, "Don''t forget to include this area when we do the measurementster."

    "Mhm, mhm."

    Back to her senses, Li Manshu quickly agreed.

    As they were talking, the four of them had already arrived in front of the door. Since Yang Hao had recorded Meng Yuyu''s face and fingerprints the night before, she simply scanned her face and the door opened.

    Even though she had visited several times before, this time Meng Chacha''s mood was different. She had her stic best friend Yu Lili with her, as well as two strangers.

    This time, her identity was the dy of the house"!

    The sense of superiority of being an owner at Star Cloud Bay arose spontaneously.

    After seeing the interior, Li Manshu became even more certain that this was the apartment she stumbled upon on Kuaiyin!

    Watching a video and seeing the real thing, however, were twopletely different experiences. Only standing in the apartment could she really feel how big it was.

    Yu Lili walked eagerly to the middle of the living room, looked around, then sighed, "Indeed, poverty limits my imagination!!"

    And as Li Manshu looked at what she considered her dream home, her heart was filled with nothing but envy.

    She suddenly remembered how her ex-husband Yang Hao, after opening his fifth hotpot restaurant, had boastfully said he would buy an apartment at Star Cloud Bay someday.

    She too had dreamed along at that time...

    Looking back now, it seems ridiculous. How could owning a few hotpot restaurants possibly afford an apartment in Star Cloud Bay!

    "Miss Meng, I stumbled upon a house-moving vlog on Kuaiyin, was it shot by you?"

    Li Manshu approached Meng Yuyu and started a conversation.

    "Ah?"

    "You saw that video, huh!"

    Meng Yuyu looked at the design assistant she had just met, surprised that she recognized the house from that video.

    "You know, being in design, I pay special attention to houses." Li Manshu made up an excuse. She stumbled upon it mainly because she had been looking at houses for a while.

    She could recognize it because of her aspiration for luxury homes; she had watched that house-moving vlog no less than ten times. Whenever she was feeling down, she would pull it up to watch again, and then cheer herself up, thinking that as long as she worked hard and found the right person, maybe one day she could also live in such a mansion.

    "The video was just for fun. Actually, the main point was to document the weight-loss process. I didn''t expect it to be so popr!"

    Meng Yuyu replied with a chuckle.

    "Miss Meng is really lucky!"

    "To have such a husband..."

    Li Manshu sighed with envy in her eyes, even though Ai Yongyi had analyzed that Miss Meng was likely not the main wife.

    But driving a Mercedes, living in such a mansion, does it matter if you''re the main wife or not??

    If it were Li Manshu, she would be willing!

    The only fear is that the rich man might not want somebody past their prime!

    I shouldn''t think so lowly of myself, I''m only 28!

    Still young!!

    Li Manshu quickly encouraged herself in her mind.

    Meng Yuyu then led Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu on a detailed tour of each room.

    "Miss Meng, is the second bedroom going to be a princess room?"

    Coming to the second bedroom, Ai Yongyi asked.

    Because this bedroom already had a pink princess bed set up, with even the mattress packaging featuring cartoon characters.

    "Yes!"

    "This room is the princess room!" Meng Yuyu nodded repeatedly, and then exhorted, "Director Ai, you''ll have to put extra effort into this room."

    "Not just this room, I''ll put my full effort into the entire design!"

    Ai Yongyi smiled, speaking in an impable manner.

    "Does Miss Meng already have children?"

    "I can''t tell at all!" Li Manshu said quite surprised.

    "Oh, a five-year-old daughter!"

    Meng Yuyu replied without hesitation, as she obviously couldn''t tell others that she actually wanted to be the little girl''s step-mother!

    Anyway, it was all the same to two strangers; it didn''t matter how she said it.

    Li Manshu''s heart stirred slightly, and she suddenly thought of Xixi, but she never mentioned to outsiders that she had a child. If anyone asked, she would say she was briefly married without children.

    After all, women who have had children are even less desirable. She couldn''t let the outside world know she had had a child, otherwise how could she go fishing!

    "Miss Meng has maintained her figure really well!"

    Ai Yongyimented with feeling. In reality, she had already seen through everything. If nothing unexpected happened, this Miss Meng was a "step-mother," and maybe not even one who had secured her position yet.

    "Manshu, let''s get to work."

    "We need to measure the bay windows of the master bedroom and the princess room with a tape measure, the measurements from the instruments may not be urate."

    After a rough tour of the entire house, Ai Yongyi called Li Manshu to officially start work.

    Nowadays, designers no longer need to measure distances incrementally with tape measures as there are professional instruments that provide more urate data.

    However, manual measurements were still needed for the edges and corners to prevent deviations, like the two bay windows Ai Yongyi mentioned since they were 270-degree circr designs, which were moreplex.

    Next, the two of them began setting up instruments and recording various data.

    Meng Yuyu did not disturb their work, instead going to chat with Yu Lili, who was touring around the house and taking pictures.

    "Yuyu, now I finally understand why you''re so devoted to Yang!"

    "Indeed, effort pays off!"

    Yu Lili said earnestly, as she previously thought her stic BFF was too humble.

    What man is worth such fawning over!

    Now she understood.

    If a man bought her a Mercedes worth half a million and let her live in such a mansion, not to mention fawning over him, she would do anything!

    The main selling point was its variety!

    It offered a feeling of being at home!

    "Yuyu, is the bed and mattress you mentioned that cost over two million in this house now?" Yu Lili asked again.

    "Yes!"

    Meng Yuyu nodded.

    "It doesn''t seem anything special, why is it so expensive?"

    The two were standing by the bay window of the master bedroom, where Yu Lili had just taken selfiesˇŞit offered a great view of the river.

    While speaking, she walked over to the big bed in the master bedroom and pressed down on the mattress with her hand.

    "Hey, this mattress has a great rebound and feels superfortable!"

    Upon touching it, Yu Lili immediately felt the distinct quality of the mattress.

    "This mattress is worth a Mercedes by itself, of course it''sfortable..." Meng Yuyu shrugged lightly.

    "Rich people really don''t take money seriously at all!!" Yu Lili eximed again as she pressed down on the mattress, then suddenly she said, "Eww, this mattress is a bit dirty, looks like it got smeared with something?"

    Upon hearing this, Meng Yuyu''s face stiffened, and she immediately thought ofst night''s event.

    It was on this bed that she gave herself away!

    But the mattress hadn''t been unwrapped; it was protected by a stic film, so she had wiped it clean afterst night''s activities.

    Now, she realized she might not have wiped it thoroughly in her rushst night.

    "During shipping, the mattress could have identally picked up something. No worries, the protective film hasn''t been removed yet!"

    "Let''s go, let''s take pictures on the balcony!"

    Meng Yuyu forcibly took Yu Lili away from the master bedroom to avoid her stic BFF from discovering the truth.

    Although such things were not a big deal, they were still somewhat embarrassing.

    "I still wanted to try out that mattress!"

    "A mattress worth tens of thousands, and you could buy an apartment in a more remote location for that price!" Yu Lili still seemed reluctant to leave.

    "Yang hasn''t tried it yet, would you feelfortable?"

    Although Meng Yuyu found an excuse, she was also reminding Yu Lili that one should have a sense of propriety.

    Visiting someone else''s house meant looking around and maybe sitting on the couch at most. Would you actually roll around on their bed?

    Wouldn''t they find you dirty!

    On the other hand.

    Ai Yongyi, the gossip-loving designer, was gossiping with Li Manshu again. She lowered her voice and asked, "Manshu, do you believe Miss Meng has had a child?"

    "You mean, she is actually a step-mother?"

    Li Manshu had thought of that too, since Meng Yuyu looked only in her early twenties, at most not over twenty-five years old.

    It was unlikely for her to have a five-year-old child at her age, since people tend to marryter now.

    "If nothing unexpected, she''s a little step-mother looking to move up. Didn''t you hear her especially mentioning she wanted to put extra effort into the princess room? She''s trying to win over someone''s daughter," Ai Yongyi analyzed quietly.

    "Now that you mention it, Aimee, it does seem like that!"

    "Sigh, today''s youngdies are so realistic; they''re willing to be a step-mother at a young age just for money!" Li Manshu said in a low voice.

    Hearing this, Ai Yongyi chuckled. She looked at Li Manshu teasingly and said, "Manshu, you''re quite beautiful, too. If the owner of this house pursued you actively, would you agree?"

    "Me?"

    Li Manshu was slightly taken aback, and then she remembered sending private messages and photos to Yang.

    So, did the answer even need to be asked!

    However, while facing her boss, she could not possibly tell the truth. She gently shook her head, "That would depend on whether there''s chemistry!"

 Chapter 92: 85, in front of the bed is the bright moonlight, add more soup to the hotpot

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    Maji Hot Pot.

    It was Monday, and this hot pot restaurant located on Star Cloud Commercial Street was quiet.

    Waiter Gao Xiaoliang stood by the bar, seemingly ready to greet customers, but in fact he was flirting with the female cashier.

    Just then a customer walked in, and Gao Xiaoliang said, "Wee," then he was slightly stunned, "Meizhu, what a coincidence."

    The one who entered the restaurant was none other than Xu Meizhu, and Gao Xiaoliang had also been a waiter at Yang''s Hot Pot, working under her.

    "It''s Xiaoliang."

    "What are you doing here?"

    Xu Meizhu recognized Gao Xiaoliang too, but seeing him here was not a surprise; waiters often moved a lot, working a few months at one ce and then switching to another.

    "I''ve been working here for over half a year."

    "Meizhu, how many are in your party?"

    Gao Xiaoliang greeted her warmly; he had once fantasized about this beautiful female restaurant manager when he worked under her, but it was just a fantasy. After all, he was just a greenhorn, and naturally, she paid him no attention.

    "Fifteen to eighteen people."

    In the Weixin group of Yang''s Hot Pot, there were a total of eighteen people, fifteen of whom had confirmed their attendance, with three as maybes.

    "So many people, is it a team-building event?" Gao Xiaoliang asked curiously.

    "Just a gathering of old colleagues from Yang''s Hot Pot. Is your private room big enough?" Xu Meizhu asked as she walked towards the bar.

    "The biggest private room upstairs can amodate 20 people, that should be enough," Gao Xiaoliang replied.

    Xu Meizhu nodded, then scanned the QR codeid out on the bar, "Prepay 3000, refund the difference if it''s less, or I''ll top it up if more is needed!"

    "Alright."

    "Meizhu, I''ll take you upstairs."

    Gao Xiaoliang led the way ahead, taking Xu Meizhu to the second-floor private room. Maji Hot Pot served individual pots for each person and positioned itself in the mid to high-end market, with an average consumption of around 150 yuan per person.

    These past two years were verypetitive for the restaurant industry. Mid to high-end hot pot ces like Maji Hot Pot were mostly running at a loss. The downgrade in consumption wasn''t just talk; many hot pot restaurants now offer 69, 79 yuan deals for two-person sets, reducing the average consumption to dozens of yuan. Even Haido had lowered its average consumption below 100 yuanst year.

    "Meizhu, will there be anyone I knowingter?"

    Gao Xiaoliang had worked at Yang''s Hot Pot for more than half a year, but by the time he joined, it was already the period of masks, andter the stores closed down.

    "You must know Yang. As for the others, I''m not sure..."

    Xu Meizhu answered offhand. Yang''s Hot Pot had five stores, and the attendees were scattered across different locations; naturally, she couldn''t remember who knew Gao Xiaoliang.

    "Yang is alsoing, huh."

    Gao Xiaoliang was somewhat surprised. He had heard from a former colleague at Yang''s Hot Pot that their former boss had gone to do food deliveries.

    If it were him, with such a fall from grace, he likely wouldn''t have the face to show up at such gatherings.

    Xu Meizhu didn''t have much to talk about with Gao Xiaoliang, whom she wasn''t very familiar with, so after exchanging a few words, she started inquiring about the others in the group...

    After serving tea and some snacks, Gao Xiaoliang returned to the first floor.

    "Brother Liang, do you know that beautiful woman just now?"

    The female cashier asked curiously.

    "My former manager at the hot pot restaurant where I worked."

    "Right, do you remember the boss I told you about?"

    "The one whose hot pot store went under and started delivering food?"

    "Yeah, that''s him. He''s alsoingter!"

    "When he shows up, point him out to me. A boss turned into a delivery guy, I''m quite curious to see what he looks like."

    "What else can he look like, just an old man, far from measuring up to me. You know how impressive I am..." Gao Xiaoliang bragged with a wink and a smug face.

    And at that moment, an imposing SUV suddenly pulled up at the shop front; both of them naturally turned their gaze...

    "Holy shit, isn''t that the Look Up U8 from BYD?"

    "Rich people, wow!!"

    Gao Xiaoliang couldn''t help but exim.

    Men are generally interested in cars, and Gao Xiaoliang was no different. The seventh-hand Buick Excelle in the parking space outside belonged to him, purchased for twenty thousand yuan.

    Though it didn''t really stand out, it was still quite the hit among the waiters.

    "Is that car expensive?"

    The female cashier, who didn''t recognize cars, asked curiously.

    "Over a million!"

    "It''s much more expensive than our boss''s Audi A6!"

    "And let me tell you, that car even has a wading mode, very impressive..." Gao Xiaoliang was the sort that could leaf through ''Illegal Car Empires'' for an hour or two without any issue.

    Don''t let his own seventh-hand Excelle fool you, when it came to online arguments, he was slick, spouting car specs like a pro, reducing luxury brands like Mercedes C, BMW 3, and Audi A4L to poor man''s choices in his keyboard battles...

    After all, on Kuaiyin the average was a Ferrari.

    "This must be one of the owners from Star Cloud Bay!"

    The cashier looked on in awe. Their store was situated on themercial street built together with Star Cloud Bay, so asionally some of the owners from Star Cloud Bay would dine thereˇŞthose folks were definitely rich, with purses worth a whole year of her sry.

    "Probably."

    Gao Xiaoliang nodded, his eyes still on the Look Up U8, it was the first time he saw the actual car up close, only having seen it in videos and pictures online before.

    Just as he admired the million-yuan luxury car with envy on his face, the driver''s door opened, and a very familiar figure stepped out.

    Gao Xiaoliang''s brain spun rapidly, feeling very familiar with the man.

    Suddenly, he pped his forehead: "Holy shit! Isn''t that Yang?!"

    "Yes, that''s Yang!"

    Gao Xiaoliang''s face was full of shock, as he silently cursed that former colleague in his heart: "Fuckin'' idiot Zhang Wei, didn''t you say Yang had gone off to do deliveries?"

    You ever seen someone delivering food driving a million-dor car?!

    While he silently cursed the one named "Zhang Wei," Yang Hao had already pulled open the shop door and entered.

    "Yang!"

    "Long time no see!"

    Gao Xiaoliang adjusted his demeanor, greeting him with a broad smile.

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    "Who are you?"

    Yang Hao looked carefully at the man who had taken the initiative to greet him, and it took him a while to remember that the other party was a waiter from one of his branches.

    The store was managed by Xu Meizhu, and he seldom visited, so he didn''t have a strong impression of Gao Xiaoliang.

    "Yang, I''m Gao Xiaoliang, I used to work at the fifth Yang''s Hot Pot."

    Gao Xiaoliang introduced himself somewhat awkwardly.

    "Oh, I remember now!"

    Yang Hao nodded, chatted casually with his former employee for a moment, and then went upstairs.

    "Brother Liang, isn''t this the takeaway delivery boss you talked about?"

    After Yang Hao left, the female cashier asked.

    "Uh, there was a bit of misinformation." Gao Xiaoliang rubbed his hands awkwardly.

    "Brother Liang, this isn''t just a little misinformation, it''s totally outrageous!"

    "Where is he delivering takeaways? He clearly drives a luxury car worth millions, and he''s quite handsome too!"

    Gao Xiaoliang pouted and cursed frustration, "It''s all that idiot Zhang Wei''s fault for spreading rumors!"

    In the private room.

    Xu Meizhu was holding her phone, chatting idly with a few former colleagues who were on their way, in the group. Hearing footsteps, she instinctively looked up and saw Yang Hao walk in with a smile.

    "Meizhu, you got here quite early!"

    Yang Hao greeted cheerily. Seeing his former employee of ten years, who had been with him even longer than his ex-wife Li Manshu, Yang Hao felt a warm familiarity.

    "Hao!"

    "You''ve gotten thinner and handsomer!"

    Xu Meizhu stood up from her seat, her face full of smiles.

    Her memory of Yang Hao was still from theirst idental encounter at the barbecue restaurant, when Yang Hao was wearing a kangaroo delivery service uniform.

    And Xu Meizhu, who had harbored a crush on Yang Hao for many years, truly wished the best for him, so when she saw his down-and-out statest time, she felt both sad and distressed, almost to the point of tears.

    But this time, Yang Hao''s state was worlds apart from thest.

    She felt as if the energetic and ambitious boss, Hao, had returned, so sheughed genuinely from the bottom of her heart, happy for Yang Hao.

    "Meizhu, you''ve gotten prettier too!"

    Yang Hao said with a smile. Xu Meizhu herself was not bad-looking. Although she wasn''t stunning, she was definitely among the prettier ones in a crowd and had the kind of looks that grew on you.

    Now Xu Meizhu had taken off her coat; she wore a white turtleneck sweater with tight jeans ¨C a simple outfit, but it suited her well.

    Xu Meizhu had long hair and a nice figure, to the point that the locks of hair draping in front created an effect that framed her breasts, which was quite charming.

    "Xiaoshuai, Meiling and the others are on their way too..."

    Xu Meizhu, a bit embarrassed by thepliment, changed the subject.

    "Yeah, I saw the messages in the group."

    Yang Hao pulled up a chair and sat down casually.

    Xu Meizhu poured him a cup of tea: "How''s Xixi doing?"

    "She''s great, bouncing around!"

    "She''s been led astray by a little chubby kidtely, always memorizing strange and quirky poems."

    Yang Hao picked up his tea cup, shaking his head helplessly.

    "What kind of quirky poems?" Xu Meizhu was quite curious.

    "For example, ''goose goose goose, stew the goose in an iron pot...''"

    "This..."

    "Little devil!"

    Xu Meizhuughed: "But it''s quite fun. Are there more?"

    "There was another one yesterday, see for yourself!"

    Yang Hao took out his phone and opened the chat with Li Manni. Xixi had been with Li Manni all Sunday, and at lunch, the little girl had showed her aunt the ancient poems she had learned at kindergarten.

    Li Manni had recorded a video and sent it to Yang Hao.

    Now Yang Hao was going to show that video to Xu Meizhu.

    Xixi was seen sitting in a high chair, gesticting with her hands and reciting, "Before my bed, the moon is shining bright, add more soup to the hot pot, make sure the mutton''s cooked right, so eating it is more delightful..."

    After watching the video, Xu Meizhu couldn''t helpughing again: "Xixi is still so adorable!"

    "She''s getting sensible now, already knows how to beautify herself..."

    Speaking of his precious daughter, Yang Hao, the doting father, had a look full of tender love in his eyes.

    The two chatted for a while, and the veterans of Yang''s Hot Pot arrived one after the other.

    Xu Meizhu had thought that some people might not show up, but to her surprise, everyone came.

    Not a single person was missing from the eighteen in the group!

    They were all old acquaintances who hadn''t seen each other for a long time, so naturally, the private room was very lively.

    As they chatted andughed, steam began to rise from each little pot...

    "Hao, say a few words!"

    "Yeah, it''s not easy for everyone to get together."

    "Come on, let''s give our boss a round of apuse..."

    The food was almost served, and Hao Xiaoshuai and He Wei, who had followed Yang Hao for six or seven years, started to stir up the crowd.

    Yang Hao was actually about to speak about the business, so he gestured with his hand to quiet the mor, and the room immediately fell silent.

    "I actually called everyone here today for a serious matter."

    "I n to reopen Yang''s Hot Pot!!"

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush and said directly the purpose of gathering everyone together.

    He still had ten million in his ount dedicated to starting the business, and after the restaurant opened, there would be a double cashback on the revenue of the hot pot restaurant!

    This was a welfare mission given by the System, and he wasn''t going to let such an opportunity slip away!

    ```

 Chapter 93: 86, I want a new mom! (3 more updates, asking for monthly passes!)

    After hearing Yang Hao''s words, everyone was taken aback.

    Even Xu Meizhu was surprised; she knew that Yang Hao was ready to start a business again but had prepared herself for the struggle of starting from a small shop.

    However, now Yang Hao was talking about reopening Yang''s Hot Pot, which, even in its smallest branch, covered over a hundred square meters!

    Opening such arge-scale hot pot restaurant, just the rent alone would be a considerable amount.

    Thest time Xu Meizhu saw Yang Hao, he was still delivering takeout, so naturally, she didn''t think he had that much money.

    "Hao, where are you nning to open the new store?"

    After a brief moment of shock, Hao Xiaoshuai tentatively asked.

    The rest of the people also turned their gazes to Yang Hao. This was an important question, as the location of the store determined its scale and positioning.

    Hearing this question, Yang Hao slowly stood up from his seat and walked over to the window of the private room, waving everyone over, "Come here."

    Not understanding why, they all still gathered around.

    Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Yang Hao pointed across the street to arge, vacant storefront: "The new store is right there!"

    "Ah??"

    "This??"

    Upon hearing this, everyone was again shocked, with incredulous expressions spreading across their faces.

    That''s because the storefront Yang Hao was pointing to was veryrge, clearly over a hundred square meters, and at least two hundred square meters whenbining both floors.

    Moreover, this ce was on Star Cloud Commercial Street, where the rent was definitely very high.

    Starting this store would cost at least a million or even two million yuan.

    Yang Hao had chosen Maji Hot Pot as the meeting ce just for this momentˇŞto let everyone see the store directly and have the most intuitive impression.

    "Hao, the rent here isn''t cheap," Xu Meizhu said.

    "The storefront is mine, so there''s no need to worry about rent!"

    Yang Hao''s strategy today was to be sincere, without any hint of mystery.

    However, this sincerity once again stunned everyone present, and Xu Meizhu''s mouth hung open in shock, especially since thest time she saw Yang Hao, he was still delivering takeout!

    Now, in the blink of an eye, he owned such arge storefrontˇŞit was indeed magical.

    The rest of the people were also dumbfounded. They hade to this gathering out of old loyalties but hadn''t expected Yang Hao to give them such a big surprise.

    "Hao, have you struck it rich?" Hao Xiaoshuai eximed with a sigh, which also served as an inquiry.

    "Just lucky, inherited a bit of an estate," Yang Hao casually replied, then gestured for everyone to sit back down.

    Once everyone was seated, he continued: "The property is three hundred square meters when youbine both floors, so as long as you''re willing, you can alle help me."

    "Those of you who can sit here have been with me for at least three or four years!"

    "Now that life is better, I won''t let you down. Come back to help me run Yang''s Hot Pot, and your sry will increase by two thousand on top of what you''re already earning!"

    "Ah?"

    "Two thousand!!"

    "Damn!!"

    A chorus of exmations rang out from the private room, everyone looking incredulously at Yang Hao.

    Some among them were still waiters; some had changed careers.

    Hao Xiaoshuai and He Wei, who were doing rtively well, were already at the level of store managers, earning a monthly sry of about eight thousand yuan.

    But for both the waiters earning around four thousand and the managers making eight thousand, a direct increase of two thousand was very significant.

    Especially since they all really acknowledged Yang Hao as a person, otherwise they wouldn''t have continued to work with him.

    "Hao, since you''re reopening the store, I will definitely join you, but a regr sry is fine. If the hot pot restaurant bes profitableter, then we can talk about a raise," Hao Xiaoshuai was the first to take a stance.

    "Right, Hao, you don''t need to lure us with high sries. Just give us a call, and we''ll follow you to the end!" He Wei chimed in.

    "Exactly, we''re all following you for your character, Hao!"

    "I''ll resign right away and follow you, Hao!"

    "Yeah, I''ll go resign too..."

    Once two people took the lead, the others quickly followed suit, all stating they didn''t need a raise toe work with him.

    Yang Hao''s gaze swept over everyone, feeling warmth in his heart. It seemed he had been quite sessful as a boss, earning their recognition. Although it''s unlikely they truly didn''t want a pay increase, their words were loyal enough.

    Yang Hao gestured for silence and jokingly scolded, "Are you guys not getting the situation here?"

    "I just said life''s improved. I''m not calling you back to struggle with me!"

    "Let''s set the sry matter as is. Everyone gets a two-thousand increase on your current wages, no more discussions!"

    Yang Hao asserted his authority as the boss.

    Although he was reopening Yang''s Hot Pot because the System had given him a mission with benefits.

    His recent words were heartfelt; he wasn''t getting his brothers and sisters back together to suffer!

    On the contrary, he wanted to take them soaring!

    If it were a normal business opening, blindly increasing sries would indeed not be viable.

    But this wasn''t a normal business opening.

    Not to mention the System had given him ten million as starting capital, just the double cashback on turnover alone put the soon-to-open hot pot restaurant on unbeatable grounds.

    Moreover, Yang Hao wasn''t opening this restaurant for profit, as reflected in the mission''s name: "The Tycoon''s Original Intention."

    It was more for sentimentality, for the sake of bringing together those who had been loyal to him.

    Most of these people had followed him for over five years, standing the test of time.

    As the main missions would officially startter on, Yang Hao would certainly need helpers, and everyone present was someone he could count on.

    Ability is just one aspect, the most important is loyalty!!

    "Alright, a raise, happy!"

    "To Hao!"

    Seeing that Yang Hao had made himself clear, Hao Xiaoshuai didn''t waste any more words and raised his ss with a big smile.

    "Right, to Hao!"

    He Wei chimed in, followed by everyone else lifting their sses.

    The group was already happy to be back together after a long time, and now with such great news, their happiness quickly turned into excitement.

    As a result, there was nock of drinking, and many people got quite drunk.

    But Yang Hao didn''t drink too much, because he needed to pick up Xixi from schoolter and then go celebrate Li Manni''s birthday.

    So, he had to stay sober.

    The gathering dispersed.

    After Hao Xiaoshuai, He Wei, and the others had left, Yang Hao took Xu Meizhu to his own retail space.

    Standing in the empty rough room, Yang Hao handed the keys to the retail space over to Xu Meizhu: "Meizhu, from now on you''re not just the manager of this store, you also own 20% of its shares!"

    "This..."

    Xu Meizhu was shocked. She wasn''t surprised that Yang Hao wanted her to be the manager, but giving her a 20% share was beyond her expectations.

    "You''ve earned it!"

    "How many decades can a girl have!"

    Yang Hao chuckled and patted Xu Meizhu on the shoulder, who had been with him since she was eighteen and was now already 28 years old.

    Now that Yang Hao had the "System" to assist him, he naturally didn''t care about such a small amount of money. Even giving the whole store to Xu Meizhu wouldn''t matter, but things had to be done one step at a time; he couldn''t rush.

    "I wasn''t working for you for nothing, I got paid!" Xu Meizhu replied.

    "Alright, those shares aren''t for nothing, you''ll have to work for them!"

    Yang Hao waved his hands, pointing to the empty space and said, "You''re in charge of all the prep work before the store opens, but this time we have plenty of budget, so you don''t need to save money."

    "Oh? How plentiful?"

    Xu Meizhu asked with a hint of teasing in her voice.

    "The budget is ten million!"

    Plentiful enough??" Yang Hao shrugged.

    "Ah?"

    "Ten million??"

    Xu Meizhu was shocked. "Hao, stop joking, this store can''t possibly need ten million!"

    "That''s why your task is important; ten million isn''t that easy to spend!"

    "Yeah, I have to go pick up Xixi from school now, think it over yourself..."

    "Work hard, Manager Xu!"

    After saying that, Yang Hao patted Xu Meizhu on the shoulder again and then strode out of the retail space, with his booked driver already waiting at the entrance of Maji Hot Pot.

    Watching his tall figure, it took Xu Meizhu quite a while toe back to reality.

    Today''s experience felt like a dream to her. She had braced herself for hardship, but Yang Hao told her she was here to enjoy the good life!

    She was happy but also stunned!

    Especially after Yang Hao told her about the ten-million budget for the new store, she was utterly bewildered!

    Just as Yang Hao had said, it wasn''t that easy to spend ten million, and she indeed needed to n well to ensure that every penny was well spent.

    Half an hourter.

    Yang Hao picked up Xixi.

    Since they had a designated driver today, father and daughter, for a change, sat together in the rear seats.

    It turned out the back seats of the Wei Ying U8 were quite spacious; Yang Hao, with his build, didn''t feel cramped at all.

    "Daddy, did you prepare a birthday present for Auntie?"

    Xixi knew they were going to celebrate her aunt''s birthday and asked in a milky voice.

    "Of course, I''m prepared. Are you prepared, Xixi?"

    Yang Hao asked in return with augh.

    "Of course, I am!"

    "I made a pretty card for Auntie!"

    Xixi said as she dug out a card from her backpack and proudly showed it to her dad.

    Yang Hao took the card and looked at it with interest. It was a handmade card with cartoon stickers on the cover, quite adorable.

    "Did you make the card yourself?" Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "I made it with Mrs. Qiqi, I can''t do it well by myself..."

    Xixi answered honestly.

    "Well, that''s also great, Auntie will definitely love it!"

    Yang Hao said and gave the card back to the little girl.

    "Daddy, what about the birthday present you prepared for Auntie?" Xixi didn''t forget and continued to inquire.

    "Daddy''s gift is a bit big, you''ll find out in a little while..." Yang Hao said, indulgently touching his precious daughter''s forehead.

    "Daddy, when is my birthday?" Xixi blinked herrge eyes and asked.

    "In two more months, why do you ask?"

    Yang Hao looked at the little girl; her birthday was on May 10th, and it was only March now.

    "Because I want a birthday present!" Xixi pouted.

    "Oh, what present do you want?" Yang Hao asked with curiosity.

    Xixi tilted her head up, nced at her dad, and then said seriously, "I want a new mom!"

 Chapter 94: 87, Choices are for kids (Additional chapter 2 for monthly ticket)

    Yang Hao could understand a child''s affection and obsession for their mother.

    But the key to what Xixi saidy in the word "new".

    What she wanted was not a mother, but a new mother!

    In other words, the little girl hadpletely given up on her original mother, or she wouldn''t have spoken about wanting a new mother.

    Yang Hao, of course, understood Xixi''s thoughts, but the expression on the driver''s face, who was a substitute at the wheel, was quite amusing. He kept ncing at the back seat through the rearview mirror.

    He probably hadn''t expected to catch such juicy gossip while picking up a driving gig.

    So, if the little girl said she wanted a new mother, how many mothers had she had before??

    The substitute driver nced at Yang Hao out of the corner of his eye, thinking to himself: Rich folks really know how to live it up, changing mothers for their kids willy-nilly.

    He also wanted to swap out mothers for his child, but s, the child''s current mother would probably murder him!

    "So, what kind of mother does Xixi want?"

    Yang Hao followed the little girl''s topic and asked.

    "The best would be an aunt like Wenqian!"

    It was clear Xixi had her target in mind, and Yang Hao remembered this little girl had mentioned more than once that she wanted Wenqian to be her mother.

    If he remembered correctly, Xixi''s second choice was Jiang Yuqi.

    "And besides aunt Wenqian?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Mrs. Qiqi!"

    Sure enough, the ranking in the little girl''s heart hadn''t changed.

    "Anyone else?"

    Yang Hao asked again.

    "Wenqian would be okay too," replied Xixi after thinking for a bit.

    Xu Wenqian was lively and cheerful, a real foodie at heart, which made her quitepatible with Xixi. Xixi often spent her weekends with Li Manni, and a lot of the time, she was actually frolicking around with Xu Wenqian.

    Yang Hao nodded, then gently touched his precious daughter''s forehead, "Daddy understands."

    Xixi blinked her big eyes, not quite grasping what daddy meant.

    She had thought her father would pick one, but he just said he understood.

    The substitute driver, who had been all ears for gossip, managed to withhold his inner rant: Understood?

    You understand jack shit!

    At least give your kid a definitive answer!

    Wait, that''s not right!

    This guy is off!

    He seemed like he had no intention of making a choice, just kept asking his daughter if she liked anyone else.

    In the end, she mentioned three people.

    And then, he said he understood.

    What is he nning, to take all three??

    Damn it!

    You dastardly rich folks!

    Can''t you share one with me!

    The substitute driver originally tuned in for the gossip, but as he listened, he imploded.

    He couldn''t even figure out one wife.

    Yet there this guy was, scouting in bulk!

    The sense of disparity was just too much...

    Xiann Residence.

    Li Manni''s birthday gathering was set here.

    It was a restaurant with Southern style decor, nice ambiance, and affordable prices.

    When Yang Hao arrived, there were already eight people in the private room.

    Apart from Li Manni and her five roommates, there were also two young men in their twenties, who were the boyfriends of Li Manni''s roommates.

    It had been agreed that family members were allowed at today''s birthday gathering, so two of Li Manni''s roommates brought along their boyfriends.

    And in fact, Yang Hao was also in attendance as a family member...

    "Xixi, did you miss your sister?"

    Xu Wenqian was already quite familiar with Xixi, and greeted her with a beaming smile as soon as she saw her.

    "Wenqian Auntie, didn''t we just see each other this morning?" Xixi retorted with her small mouth pouted.

    "Uh, seems like it."

    Xu Wenqian was slightly startled, then she remembered that Xixi was picked up from their ce that morning.

    Wait a minute!

    That''s not the point!

    The point is that this little girl is using the term "Auntie" again.

    During their time together yesterday, Xu Wenqian corrected her many times, insisting on being called "Wenqian Sister"!

    But when the little girl spoke again, it was still Auntie...

    Li Manni made introductions for both sides.

    Out of her five roommates, Yang Hao knew Xu Wenqian and Wang Weiwei.

    The other three were Liu Meiyu, Cao Yanyan, and Wang Yan.

    Among them, Cao Yanyan and Wang Yan came with their boyfriends, one named Zhu Ze and the other named Zheng Shuqi.

    Yang Hao greeted everyone and then sat down next to Li Manni.

    "Auntie, happy birthday!"

    "This is your gift..."

    Xixi handed over the prepared card to Li Manni.

    "Wow, there''s a gift too!"

    "Thank you, Xixi!"

    Receiving the gift from Xixi pleasantly surprised Li Manni, who kissed the little girl on the cheek as she took the card.

    "Yang, where''s your gift?"

    Seeing that Xixi had given a gift while Yang Hao remained indifferent, Xu Wenqian couldn''t help but ask, knowing Yang well enough to be sure that he must have prepared a gift.

    And with her inquiry, all eyes naturally turned to Yang Hao.

    In fact, everyone was quite surprised to learn that Li Manni had invited her former brother-inw to the birthday gathering.

    After all, he is the former brother-inw, a thing of the past.

    Besides, there is also quite a big age difference, which should mean they wouldn''t have much inmon.

    But Li Manni still invited this former brother-inw and even reserved the seat beside her for him, clearly cing special importance on his presence.

    Before Yang Hao arrived, Wang Yan teased Li Manni, wondering if she had fallen for her former brother-inw...

    "Of course I''ve prepared a gift, but, it''s still on its way!"

    Yang Hao replied with an air of mystery.

    "Still on its way?"

    Xu Wenqian grew more curious, "Yang, did you hire a courier to deliver it?"

    "Uh, you could say that!"

    Yang Hao nodded, considering the same-city delivery service somewhat akin to a courier task.

    "Auntie, Daddy''s gift for you is really big!"

    At this moment, Xixi said with a giggly smile; she didn''t know what her daddy had gotten for her auntie, but Yang Hao had mentioned on the way over that the gift was really big.

    "A really big gift??"

    Xixi had provided a hint, and Xu Wenqian''s mind began to wander again. Not satisfied with guessing alone, she mobilized her other roommates: "Come on, let''s all guess what Yang''s gift is, let''s make it a fun guessing game!"

    "Yang, you be the NPC for once! Each of us can ask you one question about the gift, and you only need to answer yes or no!"

    Xu Wenqian was also roping Yang Hao into this childish guessing game.

    And Yang Hao felt a bit sensitive to the word "NPC," because his NPCs were the kind you could delve into.

    "I''ll ask first."

    Wang Yan seemed quite interested in this guessing game, and she asked Yang Hao, "Yang, is the gift you''re giving valuable?"

    Her question was very pragmatic, potentially putting someone on the spot, quite bluntly so.

    However, Yang Hao just smiled carelessly, "I don''t know how to answer your question because everyone''s definition of valuable is different."

    "Like the phone in your hand, some might find it valuable, while others see it merely as amunication tool!"

    "So, what''s your definition of valuable?"

    "Uh..."

    Wang Yan was stumped by the question, and after thinking a moment, she said, "A gift over fifty thousand yuan would be considered valuable, right!"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, "Then my answer is yes."

 Chapter 95: Brother-in-law, is this the real deal? (Looking for monthly passes)

    Actually, when Wang Yan mentioned the number 50,000, she deliberately emphasized it a bit more. For her, a college student who had just stepped into society, gifts worth over 10,000 were already considered expensive, let alone those costing several thousand.

    The most expensive gift she had ever received was a MK bag from her boyfriend, worth a bit over 3,000.

    But in such a situation, if she were to say that her threshold for valuable gifts was just a few thousand or 10,000, wouldn''t that make her seem too cheap? That''s why she came up with the figure of 50,000.

    Unexpectedly, even after she multiplied her mental threshold for an expensive gift by tenfold, Yang Hao still answered with a yes.

    And that yes took everyone present by surprise.

    After all, strictly speaking, Li Manni and her five roommates were still considered college students since they wouldn''t receive their diplomas until July.

    Although they had started working, their mindset hadn''tpletely shifted, and their values were still in a phase of being epted and integrated.

    Therefore, to them, 50,000 was a lot, a huge sum indeed!

    Wang Yan''s boyfriend, Zheng Shuqi, raised his eyebrows. As a department manager at a mediapany, he interacted with this room full of college students fresh into society with a condescending attitude. Moreover, Li Manni''s good looks attracted him, and this man who already had a girlfriend was actually feeling restless inside and even thought about finding an excuse to add her on WeChatter.

    So, before Yang Hao arrived, he had been actively showing off, and the oblivious Wang Yan thought her boyfriend was doing this to gain her face. In reality, the man''s intentions weren''t on the wine at all; it was all about peacocking.

    However, Yang Hao''s arrival disrupted Zheng Shuqi''s rhythm. All eyes were suddenly drawn to the neer, especially with Xu Wenqian''s gift-guessing game.

    The focus naturally shifted to this older man who brought a child to the birthday party.

    Zheng Shuqi, feeling upstaged, was naturally annoyed, but after hearing the conversation between his girlfriend and Yang Hao, he was shocked.

    The gift was actually more than 50,000! Not to mention freshly graduated college students, even he, who had struggled for years in the job market, felt it was excessive.

    Brother-inw?

    Is this a real brother-inw??

    In his mind, Zheng Shuqi silentlyined, and after a moment of shock, he calmed down.

    When Yang Hao entered the private room, he scrutinized him carefully. The man was dressed casually, without any big-name brands, not even a decent watch on his wrist.

    Could such a person really give a gift worth over 50,000??

    "Yang, you''re not going to give Manni an Herm¨¨s, are you??"

    At this moment, Xu Wenqian asked eagerly, her eyes shining.

    Yang Hao had already given a Prada handbagst time, and he also drove a luxury car worth over a million, so Xu Wenqian had no doubts about Yang''s financial capabilities.

    Upon hearing Xu Wenqian''s question, everyone''s gaze once again fell on Yang Hao.

    Herm¨¨s!

    The fighter jet among luxury brands!

    For young girls, of course, it was hugely attractive!

    Under the expectant stares, Yang Hao gently shook his head, "No!"

    "Wenqian, you''ve used up your chance."

    Yang Hao really took on the role of an NPC.

    Having fun with a bunch of young girls was indeed a pleasurable thing for body and mind.

    "Is it jewelry?"

    Cao Yanyan used her chance to ask.

    "No!"

    Yang Hao gave another negative answer.

    "Ah, I''m so dumb, I should have asked directly about the category too..."

    Xu Wenqian showed regret, as she suddenly realized Cao Yanyan''s approach was smart, directly eliminating an entire category of jewelry.

    "I''ll go!"

    Liu Meiyu took over, "Is it a bag?"

    "No!"

    Yang Hao denied it yet again.

    With several consecutive nos, the girls were somewhat baffled.

    From the perspective of a deduction game, they realized they had too few clues.

    "Is it a watch?"

    Then, Wang Weiwei, who had already secured a ce to pursue further studies at Yanjing University, asked.

    "No!"

    Yang Hao once again responded with a no.

    "If it''s not this and not that, you surely can''t be gifting a car!"

    Zheng Shuqi had not intended to join the game; he was just envious of Yang Hao being surrounded by a group of girls, so he threw out a sarcastic remark offhandedly.

    But as soon as his words dropped, Yang Hao gave him a slight smile, "Yes!!"

    Ah???

    Zheng Shuqi was stunned, thinking he had heard wrong, "You said yes???"

    "That''s right, it''s yes!"

    Yang Hao nodded at the man with a smile.

    He could clearly hear the sarcasm in the other''s tone, but it didn''t matter. Without such a person there to show off, half the fun would be lost.

    Of course, Yang Hao wasn''t showing off on purpose.

    But the thing was, giving a Porsche as a gift was in itself a showy act.

    Even if you say, "I''m not, I didn''t, I don''t want to!"

    It''s useless.

    The Porsche brand in the eyes of ordinary people inherently carries the attribute of high status.

    Soter, when the car arrives, even if Yang Hao keeps a low profile, he will be tagged withbels like showing off his wealth, or being a rich tycoon, or the like!

    The thing is, when Yang Hao bought the car, he really didn''t think so much. He just wanted to give his ex-aunt a car formuting and shelter. Coincidentally, his buddy''s girlfriend was selling Porsches, so he went to support her sales. There should be no problem with that, right!

    But Yang Hao''s yes had an even more explosive effect than his answer to Wang Yan.

    A cry of surprise immediately resounded in the private room.

    "Yes??"

    "Which means he''s really going to give a car!"

    "Wow! A car! That''s way toovish!"

    "Holy crap, a car for a birthday gift! What kind of god-tier tycoon move is that!"

    "Yang, I have a sister too, mind if I be your little auntie as well?"

    "..."

    The crowd began to discuss boisterously while Li Manni looked at her former brother-inw in astonishment. She had expected him to bring a nice gift, but she never imagined it would be a car!

    This gift was just too outrageous!

    As a college graduate who had just started working, she was now driving a car.

    In a few months, she had traversed what it took ordinary workers years to achieve...

    "Yang, what kind of car did you get?"

    "Ah, I can''t wait..."

    Xu Wenqian rubbed her hands together in anticipation as she eagerly asked.

    "Wenqian, the car isn''t for you, why are you so excited!" Wang Yan teased with augh.

    "Even if the car isn''t mine, the passenger seat is mine, right!"

    "Right, my dear Manni baby?"

    Xu Wenqian draped her arm around her best friend''s neck, even using the nickname they normally jest about in private.

    However, Li Manni''s face turned bright red at the mention of "Manni baby," and she pinched Xu Wenqian hard on the thigh: "Stop calling me that!"

    "Mm-hmm, I won''t say it, unless you ask me to..."

    Xu Wenqian replied with a giggling retort.

    Wang Yan joined in, joking on the side: "Wenqian, I suspect you are ''driving''!"

    "Haha, just remove the ''suspect'' and you''ll be right."

    Cao Yanyan chimed in agreement.

    The girls instantly burst intoughter.

    "Dad, what''s so funny about driving?"

    Seeing several auntsughing heartily and not getting the joke, Xixi couldn''t help but look up at her father.

    "Uh, well..."

    Yang Hao had no way to exin and shot Xu Wenqian, the instigator of this mischief, a frustrated re: "If you corrupt the child, the unscrupulousndlord is going to raise the rent!"

    "Ah!"

    "No, please don''t!"

    Xu Wenqian immediately cowered, sumbing to the tyranny of thendlord big brother.

    "Yang, stop beating around the bush. What car is it already?"

    Wang Yan brought the conversation back to the car.

    "It isn''t a BMW or Mercedes, is it??" Cao Yanyan guessed along.

    Hearing her suggest this, Zheng Shuqi subconsciously curled his lip, muttering quietly, "That''s young people who are just starting society for you! Thinking BMWs and Mercedes are as worthless as they sound on Kuaiyin!"

    In reality, the Mercedes C-ss, which is ridiculed as industrial trash on Kuaiyin, is actually the pinnacle for an average family!

    As an experienced worker, Zheng Shuqi knew better to distinguish between the inte and reality, so of course, he didn''t believe Yang Hao could afford a luxury car of the BBA category, even the entry-level models that cost two to three hundred thousand!

    If he really did gift a car, it was more likely to be a more affordable model worth around seventy or eighty thousand.

    Yet even so, this revtion astonished him, and he began to specte about the rtionship between the former brother-inw and little aunt.

    Just as Yang Hao was about to reveal the truth, his phone suddenly rang with a local unknown number.

    He remembered the number; it was thest digits of the chauffeur Feng Lina had sent.

    He picked up the call and was informed the car was almost at the restaurant''s entrance.

    "The delivery driver will arrive shortly."

    "If you''re curious, let''s all go out and have a look!" Yang Hao suggested to everyone after hanging up.

    "Curious? Of course, we''re curious!"

    "Let''s go, let''s go see the car!!"

    "I''ve only ever seen cars being gifted in idol dramas; I never thought I''d witness it in real life today!"

    Xu Wenqian, Wang Yan, and the others were all buzzing with excitement, even more active than Li Manni, thedy of the hour!

    So a group of people filed out of the private room, bustling with energy.

    "Big Brother Qi, what car do you think he''s giving?"

    Zhu Ze and Zheng Shuqi, trailing behind everyone else, thought Yang Hao was merely handling his affairs without any intention to show them up. Yet, in the same private room, the two men naturally felt overshadowed.

    Zhu Ze, a recent graduate like Zheng Shuqi, was currently interning at a foreignpany, far from being in the same league as Yang Hao, who had nowpletely overshadowed him.

    Naturally, he was also curious about what car Yang Hao was gifting.

    "Probably a practical car, like a Honda Fit, Toyota Coro, or BYD Dolphin," Zheng Shuqi shared his guess.

    "I quite like the Dolphin," Zhu Ze remarked, as the younger generation epted domestic brands more readily than the older one.

    Zheng Shuqi, a steadfast fan of Japanese cars, responded: "Then I''d prefer a Coro."

    "If someone were gifting it to me, I wouldn''t be picky," Zhu Ze said with augh, spreading his hands.

    As they talked, they had already reached the lobby of the restaurant.

    Then, Zheng Shuqi heard his girlfriend''s shriek from outside: "Wow, a Porsche!!!"

    "Oh my God! It''s truly a Porsche!!"

    "Ah, that carmine red is so stunning..."

    Cao Yanyan, Liu Meiyu, and others trailed with exmations.

    A Porsche?

    Is this for real???

    Zheng Shuqi and Zhu Ze exchanged nces, then hurriedly quickened their pace.

    When the two men got outside, they saw a crimson Porsche Cayenne being unloaded from a tbed truck, a group of excited girls gathered around it, and even some pedestrians had stopped to watch.

    Damn!

    It''s really a Porsche!!

    Zheng Shuqi swallowed hard, reassessing the man he had been silently disparaging in his mind, and gained a whole new appreciation for the elder.

 Chapter 99: 92, the overbearing CEO Mr. Yang is online! (Vote for monthly tickets)

    "Sis, I''m going to bete."

    "You and your brother-inw can handle it yourselves."

    As a younger sister, Li Manni didn''t feel right directly using her sister, so she chose to avoid the issue.

    And based on her understanding of her brother-inw, her sister''s idea of remarrying him could be described in four words: pure wishful thinking!!

    In Li Manni''s eyes, her brother-inw Yang Hao was a real man standing tall and upright.

    When proud, he was loyal to his family and respectful to older people.

    When down and out, he left with dignity and without a bad word to say.

    He even gave his sister part of the money from selling their house for Xixi''s custody amidst such difficult times.

    One could say he had done all he could.

    Until now, brother-inw''s WeChat signature was still the eight words he wrote during their divorce: Apart we stand better, each living well.

    Li Manni thought these eight words were particrly good, just like the lyrics from the song "Decency":"Leaving with grace, so the past years weren''t in vain."

    Her brother-inw had lived up to that.

    But her sister had not managed to "maintain the decency of a farewell"!

    Seeing her sister get off the car, Li Manshu couldn''t just stay inside, so she followed suit.

    Actually, her words just now were an attempt to probe her sister''s reaction.

    After spectingst night that her ex-husband might have be wealthy, she couldn''t sleep, and after a fierce internal struggle, she decided that if her ex-husband really had be sessful, she would try to remarry him.

    In her opinion, there was nothing shameful about it ¨C she could take the initiative to admit her wrongs and beg for forgiveness.

    Maybe Yang Hao would forgive her for Xixi''s sake...

    But before that, she needed to clear up one thing, which was the rtionship between her sister and her ex-husband Yang Hao.

    It''s perfectly fine for a brother-inw to give gifts for his little sister-inw''s birthday.

    But to directly present a Porsche Cayenne, iming there''s nothing going on between you two, I''m guessing not many people would believe that.

    Besides, there was the rumor that half of the sister-inw''s butt belonged to the brother-inw...

    So Li Manshu wanted to test the waters with her sister to see if the two were actually together.

    But judging from her sister''s reaction just now, they probably were not.

    She didn''t show any particr emotional outburst, indicating that, so far, there likely wasn''t an improper rtionship between them.

    This gave Li Manshu some reassurance. If her sister really got together with her ex-husband, things would beplicated.

    "Sis, I think you''d better just live your own life well!"

    Before leaving, Li Manni still shared her viewpoint, although she knew her sister might not listen.

    Li Manshu didn''t respond but quietly watched her sister walk away, then turned her gaze to the Porsche Cayenne stopped in front of her, her eyes full of envy.

    At the same time, she inwardly scoffed: I gave birth to your daughter, and I''ve never even driven a Porsche!!

    Jiangcheng Evening News, reporters'' department.

    Li Manni had just reached her work station when Group Leader Tang Lijie called her to the stairwell.

    "Manni, it looks like the full-time positions have been announced."

    "Prepare yourself..." Tang Lijie said with a furrowed brow.

    "Not for me?"

    Li Manni detected the implication in her group leader''s words and felt disappointed.

    "Sigh, I rmended you to the higher-ups."

    "But..."

    Here, Tang Lijie paused, then checked to make sure no one was around before whispering, "Someone saw Guo Wei and Director Changing out of the same hotel."

    "So, you get what I''m saying, right?"

    Li Manni nodded: "Tang, I understand, thank you for telling me this."

    "Just keep persevering, I''ll continue to highly rmend you for the next round."

    "But with Director Chang..."

    Tang Lijie sighed again as she said this.

    The Director Chang she mentioned was the head of the reporters'' department, and he had veto power over the intern reporters'' permanent employment status, so if Li Manni couldn''t get through to him, she wouldn''t be able to be a full-time employee.

    And this Director Chang was notoriouslyscivious; he had been coveting Li Manni ever since she joined the newspaper and had hinted at her twice, both times rejected by her.

    The workce is just like this: being beautiful is an advantage, but it can also bring countless troubles.

    If you keep to your morals, you block your own path to advancement.

    There are indeed beautiful women who rise to thepany''s top ranks on their own merit, but they are rare.

    More often, it''s a matter of fighting your way up through genuine effort.

    There''s no helping it; that''s just how it is.

    Not to mention the already exposed beautiful district chiefs, the unexposed cases are countless.

    As the saying goes, when you see one cockroach, there are already many lurking in the dark!

    Given Li Manni''s personality, she would naturally not submit to a greasy old man.

    Tang Lijie understood this about the young intern, which is why she sighed.

    "Tang, I will continue to work hard."

    Li Manni clenched her fists slightly; not getting permanent employment was not the end of the world, there would be another chance.

    "Right, don''t get upset."

    "Although I can''t make you a permanent staff member, I''ll try my best to apply for more news subsidies and bonuses for you," Tang Lijie patted Li Manni on the shoulder. She liked this young girl, who reminded her of her younger self.

    Tang Lijie was also the type of person who prided herself on integrity, which was why even after all these years, she was still just a group leader.

    "Thank you, Sister Tang."

    Li Manni was grateful to this leader who had always taken good care of her.

    Back at her desk, Li Manni began sorting out the news information she needed topile that day. While she was focused on her work, Director Chang''s assistant suddenly came over to inform her that Director Chang was looking for her.

    When summoned by a leader, Li Manni naturally couldn''t refuse. She took a deep breath and followed the assistant to the office of the head of the reporters'' department, Chang Ruihua.

    "Director Chang, you wanted to see me."

    "Manni is here, take a seat," Chang Ruihua said with a smile, gesturing to the chair in front of his desk.

    "No need to sit, just tell me what you need me to do," Li Manni said, standing still.

    "Sit down. This isn''t something that can be discussed in just a few words."

    While speaking, the balding Director Chang gave his assistant a look, and the assistant immediately left the office, closing the door behind him.

    Li Manni slightly furrowed her brow. Although she knew nothing untoward could happen in the newspaper office, she still heightened her alertness. She slipped her hand into her jacket pocket and silently activated the recording function on her phone, a skill she had honed as a journalist.

    "Manni, this is the list of interns that the group has proposed for permanent positions this period. Take a look."

    Since Li Manni didn''t sit, Chang Ruihua stood up from his executive chair and handed her a chart titled [List of Interns for Permanent Positions, First Period of 2024].

    He then began to speak, "It''s the era of new media now, and our traditional media is having a tougher time with each passing year. This year the number of permanent positions has been cut in half, leaving our newspaper with just one."

    "Manni, actually, I think highly of you. Whether it''s professional ability or overall quality, you are better than Guo Wei, who made the list!"

    "But do you know why it''s her on the list, not you?" Chang Ruihua walked in front of Li Manni and looked directly at this young and beautiful subordinate as he asked.

    "Why?" Li Manni instinctively asked in return.

    "Because she cherishes the opportunity to progress more and has a greater sense of dedication."

    "And these are precisely what youck."

    "It''s good for a young person to have the right attitude and to study hard in their field."

    "But you mustn''t neglect the maintenance of interpersonal rtionships, and you should actively strive for opportunities to advance."

    "If you don''t strive for it, how will the opportunity fall into yourp?"

    Afterying some groundwork, Director Chang continued, "Tonight I''m dining with some leaders from the group above us. Later, I''ll have Liu send you the time and ce."

    "Whether you can seize this opportunity for advancement is up to you!"

    ...

    Headquarters of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense.

    In recent years, the traditional print media had been on the decline, and the total market value of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had plummeted from its peak of 1.5 billion to the current 500 million.

    With a two-thirds reduction in market value, if not for the significant subsidies provided by the Jiangcheng City government each year, it''s questionable whether thepany could have stayed afloat.

    And just yesterday, a major incident urred within the group. The secondrgest shareholder of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, also the President Fang Zhongwei, had cashed out and left the scene.

    Because thergest shareholder, the Jiangcheng City government, does not interfere with the group''s operations, this meant that the group''s management was likely to see a shakeup.

    As the group''s secondrgest shareholder, Fang Zhongwei owned 28% of its shares, while thebined shareholding of all other stakeholders was only 21%. Therefore, unless the group faced bankruptcy and government intervention, Fang Zhongwei had veto rights.

    Now that his veto power had been transferred, the group''s executives were naturally trembling with fear, uncertain of whom the new President would target.

    In the midst of the subdued and tense atmosphere, the door to the meeting room was pushed open.

    Fang Zhongwei and a tall man, nked by seven or eight people, entered the meeting room.

    Everyone''s gaze instinctively fell on the tall man, who, unsurprisingly, was the new President of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    So young!

    He seemed to be just in his thirties!

    Calm and restrained, he must be quite capable!

    The group''s executives internally offered their evaluations.

    At that moment, Yang Hao, who seemed calm, was actually very nervous. Although he had reached an age ofposed maturity, the most glorious days he had known were as the owner of five hot pot chain stores.

    He had never experienced a situation like this before, so it was impossible for him not to feel nervous.

    However, Yang Hao''s father had once taught him a little trick to mask nervousness: act aloof.

    As long as you speak less and keep a straight face, others won''t be able to figure you out.

    After all, the less you speak, the fewer mistakes you make.

    Once seated, Fang Zhongwei took the lead, "I believe everyone has heard about my uing departure. Yes, the rumors are true."

    "So, this is thest time I will chair the executive meeting of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Thank you all for your support over the years..." Fang Zhongwei started with a brief farewell before changing the topic, "Now, let me invite Director Hu from Jiangcheng City''s Propaganda Department to announce the new personnel appointment."

    As he finished speaking, apuse erupted in the room.

    The Chairman of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had always been concurrently served by the head of Jiangcheng City''s Propaganda Department. So theoretically, all major personnel appointments required a decision from the Chairman.

    In practice, it was just a formality. However, the formality was necessary as it provided legal recognition, akin to the Queen of Ennd appointing Governors-General of Commonwealth nations.

    Then, Director Hu announced the appointment made by the Propaganda Department.

    Comrade Yang Hao was officially appointed as President of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

 Chapter 97: 90, My ex-husband has hit it big!! (3 more updates, asking for monthly passes!)

    Zhu Ze nced at Zheng Shuqi, who was fawning over Yang Hao, and recalled his behavior in the private room earlier, feeling somewhat bewildered.

    This young brother, who had just entered society, had learned a vivid lesson.

    This is society!

    This is reality!

    Some people turn their backs faster than flipping a book, you think they have their own stance, but their stance is to have no stance!

    So whether it''s at the workce or in interpersonal rtionships, never trust anyone easily, and always leave yourself an out when you speak or act.

    Girls usually take a long time to take photos, let alone seven of them.

    Individual shots, pair shots, group shots...

    After rounds of photography, which took a good forty to fifty minutes, they finally returned to the private room.

    The atmosphere inside the private room, however, hadpletely changed; the girls and both Zheng Shuqi and Zhu Ze were extremely polite to Yang Hao.

    After all, this was the big shot who gave away a million-dor luxury car as a birthday gift; naturally, the best way to treat him was to cling to his coattails.

    Out of everyone, Zheng Shuqi was the most sycophantic, falling just short of having "bootlicker" written all over his face.

    His drastic change in attitude also taught the girls, who had just stepped into society, a lesson...

    The birthday party didn''t go toote; it broke up just after ten.

    After all, they were all workers who had to go to work the next day!

    At the entrance of the restaurant, everyone went their separate ways. Yang Hao, who had been drinking, still opted for a designated driver.

    Li Manni didn''t drink, and nobody forced her, the main character, during the meal. After sending everyone off, she sat behind the wheel of the Porsche Cayenne, both curious and delighted.

    Xu Wenqian, her close friend, fulfilled her wish of sitting in the passenger seat. She had drunk around three bottles of beer, her cheeks flushed. She took out her phone, preparing to snap a selfie with Li Manni inside the car.

    However, just then, Li Manni had fastened her seatbelt. It was a routine action, done for safety when driving after all.

    But the problem was that Li Manni had taken off her coat inside the car. She wore a in white undershirt, which, with the seatbelt fastened, looked extremely suggestive, creating a strong visual impact. Even Xu Wenqian, her best friend, couldn''t help staring wide-eyed.

    She paused, then couldn''t help but sigh, "Ah, I really envy Yang!"

    "Envy what?"

    Li Manni asked, curious.

    "Envy the fun Yang''s going to have..." Xu Wenqian replied with a suggestive wiggle of her eyebrows.

    The naive Li Manni didn''t understand and turned her head to look at her friend in confusion, "Have fun with what?"

    "Ah, you really have a blockhead!"

    Xu Wenqian immediately yfully punched Li Manni''s chest with her small fist, which felt quite bouncy.

    Li Manni then caught on and her cheeks turned crimson. She shot Xu Wenqian a look, "You might as well change your name to Huang Wenqian!"

    "But what I''m saying is true!"

    "If someone gave me a Porsche, I''d make sure to book the hotel myself, buy a few sets of QQ pajamas, and y the role of an understanding person!"

    Xu Wenqian spread her hands and added in a serious tone, "Manni, I advise you to just give in. It''d also give Xixi aplete home!"

    "Killing two birds with one stone!"

    Li Manni would usually have retorted to Xu Wenqian''sments in the past, but today her cheeks only grew redder.

    "Buckle up your seatbelt!"

    "Otherwise, I can''t guarantee your safety..."

    After a moment of silence, Li Manni swiftly changed the subject.

    Seeing her friend wanted to avoid the topic, Xu Wenqian did not press further, quietly buckling up her seatbelt. She then nced at Li Manni from the corner of her eye and couldn''t help but sigh.

    There was noparison!

    There was simply noparing!

    To be precise, they were not even the same category of things.

    She was a type of snack called Wangzai steamed buns.

    And Li Manni was a type of fruit called papaya.

    Yes, a papaya.

    But I should wear papaya more often in the future; I heard it helps!

    Li Manni, a novice driver, drove very slowly. However, experienced drivers, recognizing a brand new Porsche and a female driver, would take the initiative to steer clear to avoid any idents.

    Thanks to this, Li Manni managed to drive home smoothly.

    Back in the apartment, sheid out the gifts she received that day on the coffee table and took a picture.

    The most valuable gift, aside from Yang Hao''s Porsche Cayenne, was the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Intense Perfume from Xu Wenqian, her best friend.

    One bottle of perfume cost over a thousand, and Xu Wenqian had certainly splurged.

    However, it was only after taking the photo that Li Manni remembered that Xu Wenqian''s gift was not the most expensive one, aside from Yang Hao''s. The outfit her sister Li Manshu gave her had a tag price of three thousand eight hundred, which probably still amounted to over two thousand even after a discount.

    A birthday, naturally, had to be recorded with a social media post.

    But when Li Manni shared the post, she hid it from "Family" and "Rtives".

    If it were just ordinary gifts, it would be fine, but something like a Porsche Cayenne would definitely cause unnecessary trouble if seen by family or rtives.

    Moreover, Li Manni had just provoked her sister a few days ago and did not wish to do so again.

    However, some things cannot be hidden.

    When the Porsche Cayenne was delivered to the restaurant, weren''t there bystanders watching?

    Someone posted a clip on Kuaiyin with a simple caption: Someone else''s birthday gift.

    The ount had only a little over a hundred followers before posting the video; it was obvious that she was genuinely recording her life.

    But the video unexpectedly went viral.

    The video posted at over six in the evening had already amassed more than twenty thousand likes and over five thousandments by ten at night.

    Wanhe New Town.

    Li Manshu didn''t return home from overtime until nine in the evening.

    Because the design project at Star Cloud Bay was so urgent, Miss Meng only gave them five days toplete it, so she had to workte with Ai Yongyi.

    At this moment, after washing up, she was applying a face mask while scrolling through Kuaiyin videos.

    Then she stumbled upon a video where someone received a Porsche Cayenne as a birthday gift!

    The video began by showcasing the carmine red Porsche Cayenne, then the camera casually pans to the side, and in voiceover, someone says, "It seems to be that beautiful sister''s birthday gift."

    When filming the person, only Li Manni''s profile was captured, but Xu Wenqian was featured more clearly, which led to some people in thements inquiring who thedy was.

    Actually, Xu Wenqian is quite pretty, but is often overlooked because shemonly appears with Li Manni.

    As this video didn''t capture Li Manni''s full face, one could only tell it was a woman with a great figure, giving the two a chance topete.

    As a result, thements section was divided into two camps, with some saying the Porsche was for Xu Wenqian, and others arguing it was for Li Manni!

    As her elder sister, Li Manshu naturally recognized her younger sister immediately, and she knew today was her sister''s birthday!

    So, there was a high probability that the Porsche was a gift for her sister, Li Manni!!

    My God!!

    Someone actually gave Manni a Porsche Cayenne???

    That''s a luxury car worth millions!!

    Was it some rich second-generation guy pursuing her??

    This caliber of a rich second-generation should definitely be seized!

    Li Manshu was getting anxious on behalf of her sister. She thought about calling to inquire, but looking at the time, it was already past ten, and she didn''t want to disturb her sister and the wealthy pursuer, so she considerately refrained from calling. She decided to visit in person the next morning since such matters were best discussed face-to-face.

    She then revisited the video''sments section, which was mostly filled with expressions of envy.

    However, one of thements caught her attention.

    Thementer''s nickname was "Xiao Yanyan".

    Herment read: I can''t believe I saw myself in the video.

    Li Manshu, driven by curiosity, visited her profile and discovered she had posted a Kuaiyin an hour earlierˇŞit was a photo coge, not a video.

    The caption read: My bestie received a Porsche for her birthday, so envious~~~

    The video contained four photos. The first was a solo shot of her with the Porsche Cayenne, the second was a photo with Li Manni, the third was a group photo of six girls, and thest was a collective snapshot inside a private room!

    The first three photos were normal, but upon seeing the fourth, Li Manshu instantly became unsettled and ripped off the face mask from her face.

    That''s because Yang Hao and Xixi were both in therge group photo!

    But that wasn''t the main point. The point was that apart from Yang Hao, the other two men in the photo were each embracing a femalepanion, meaning those two men had girlfriends, ruling out the possibility of them giving the Porsche to her sister. Thus, there was only one man left in the photoˇŞher ex-husband!!

    He gifted Manni a Porsche Cayenne??

    That''s impossible!!!

    Li Manshu furrowed her brows, pondering this possibility.

    But, if Manni wasn''t lying in the morning, and the person who took her to work was Yang Hao, then the man driving the U8 was indeed him!

    In that case, it indeed was possible.

    So is it that my ex-husband has made it big???

    And far surpassed his previous state???

    Once this thought formed in her mind, Li Manshu waspletely thrown off bnce.

    Anyone could be wealthy, but not my ex-husband!!

    If he bes rich, wouldn''t that mean I was wrong, that Icked judgment, and that thefortable life I''ve been chasing was once within easy reach???

    This situation was something Li Manshu dared not even fathom...

    In the rented room.

    Xixi was already fast asleep, perhaps worn out from the day''s activities; she was even snoring a bit.

    Having just finished showering, Yang Hao was also preparing to get into bed and rest.

    But just then his phone buzzed with two new messages on WeiXun from Meng YuyuˇŞone was a link to Kuaiyin video material, and the other was an "I miss you" emoticon.

    Yang Hao opened the video and got hooked from the very first line: What''s it like to spend 2.4 million on three beds?

    The tform Kuaiyin speaks of a "golden three seconds," which refers to the first three seconds at the start of a video. If you can retain the viewer''s attention in those three seconds, the chances of the video seeding greatly increase.

    Actually, this principle is simr to the "golden three chapters" concept with web novels where the opening needs to bepelling.

    And the video made by Meng Yuyu adhered to the "golden three seconds" principle perfectly, drawing viewers in with a riveting first line that piqued their curiosity to continue watching.

    This little bitch seems to have a knack for creating short videos.

    Yang Hao thought he might as well hand over his Kuaiyin ount for her to manage. After all, it was a new ount registered solely for a task, devoid of any personal information.

    Then, he could lie back and profit off the efforts!

    Yep, perfect!

    Yang Hao felt this n was feasible.

    Just as he was preparing to discuss the matter with Meng Yuyu, another WeiXun message from her came in.

    This time it was a picture...

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    Meng Chacha: Yang, the water heater at home is broken; the water is so cold...

 Chapter 98: 91, Dad, have you ever seen a car dance? (Extra chapter for monthly ticket votes â‘˘)

    Yang Hao looked at the selfie sent by Meng Yuyu and then at her apanying message.

    The corners of his mouth couldn''t help but twitch...

    Very good, as expected of Meng Chacha!

    Laying the cards on the table, huh!

    No more pretending, right!

    Is the water still cold??

    You send this kind of picture, you tell me if it''s cold or hot!!

    Clearly, this little bitch who was led into a new world by Yang Hao yesterday wanted to continue exploring the mysteries within this new world.

    Otherwise, with her six-tier Power of Tea abilities, she couldn''t be unaware of the consequences of sending this kind of picture to a man in the middle of the night.

    This is actually a multiple-choice question:

    A, you go to her!

    B, shees to you!

    C, pretend to be cool!

    D, only those with weak kidneys are immune to this attack

    So, if it were you, which would you choose?

    Yang Hao immediately eliminated option D; he''s strong as hell, no weakness there.

    Then he ruled out option C; there''s no need for fakery, and that would just be in stupid!

    So, after ditching the two wrong options, only A and B were left.

    And with Xixi still at home, Yang Hao wasn''t going to make the trip just for some B matter.

    So Yang Hao sent a location to Meng Chacha: Got something to discuss, meet in person.

    Meng Chacha replied instantly: Okay, Yang.

    In fact, Meng Yuyu had already dressed to go out, knowing that Yang Hao, with a daughter at home, couldn''t possiblye to find her at this hour.

    But she could deliver the goods, and her sending the picture was essentially asking Yang Hao if he needed door-to-door enlightenment services.

    Leading with passion, initiative, and thoughtfulness; on call whenever needed!

    Such a good sister, just ask yourself if you need one or not!

    About fifteen minutester, Yang Hao received another message from Meng Yuyu: Yang, I''m already downstairs.

    The apartment Meng Yuyu rented was quite close to Bolli Fitness Center, and the ce where Yang Hao lived wasn''t far from Bolli Fitness Center either.

    So, it took Meng Yuyu about ten minutes to drive there, but upon arriving at the address, she was a bit puzzled. She had thought that even if Yang Hao wasn''t residing in Star Cloud Bay, he would be living in some high-end residential area. She didn''t expect it to be a resettlement housing area.

    It must be an old house from before he made his fortune!

    Yeah, Yang is truly a sentimental guy!

    See, if you''re rich, even if you live in a resettlement area, people will think you have sentiments!

    That''s to say, in this damn society, everything a rich man does is fragrant.

    Meng Yuyu sat in her car without turning off the engine. The new generation Mercedes-Benz GLC''s interior has caught up with domestic brands, and its 12.3-inch LCD screen was quite pleasing to the eye.

    That''s why they say Mercedes understands the Chinese market. While other joint venture brands were still mocking domestic brands for only knowing how to make refrigerators, TVs, and sofas, Mercedes had already taken the initiative to change.

    After all, catering to consumer needs is the way to go. What you want, I provide!

    Doesn''t matter if it''s actually useful, as long as others have it, I need it too.

    The car stereo yed music. Don''t think that Meng Chacha, being born after 2000, wouldn''t like old songs. She actually found old songs to have more vor.

    At that moment, her ylist shuffled to an old song even older than Meng Yuyu herself, "Let Me Love Enough for Once."

    And apanying this old song from 1989, Yang Hao, who was of the same age, appeared in Meng Yuyu''s sight.

    Little bitch''s lips curved into a shallow smile. Initially, her interest in Yang was all about the money, but after spending some time with him, she really found herself attracted to the charm of Mr. Yang, the uncle.

    He was emotionally stable and humble. Despite being a billionaire, he didn''t show off or look down on people like some rich folks. Moreover, Mr. Yang, constantly striving to get fit and lose weight, was visibly improving in personal appearance and charisma.

    He was the perfect vision of an older man in a young girl''s eyes.

    Meng Chacha got out of the car, ran a few steps, then threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms: "Yang, the truth is, I missed you."

    She took the initiative to exin why she sent the selfie.

    "Get in the car, we''ll talk about it in detail," Yang Hao said, wrapping his arms around Meng Yuyu as they got into the car and instructing her to drive to a secluded spot.

    The good thing about this resettlement estate was that most of the streetlights were broken. At night, thepound was pitch-ck, conveniently allowing for some healthful and heartening activities in the cover of darkness.

    On the balcony of a sixth-floor apartment, a little boy who had overslept during the day was sitting, building with blocks. He nced down at the street inadvertently and spotted a car dancing.

    The boy''s eyes widened in shock; he had never seen a car that could dance, and this was too much fun.

    "Dad, Dad,e and look!"

    "There''s a dancing car downstairs."

    The little boy loudly called to his dad, who was scrolling through Kuaiyin on the couch.

    Upon hearing his son''s shouts, the bald guy, who was enjoying watching women dance, got up and came out to the balcony. Following where his son was pointing, he, too, saw the dancing car.

    The bald man raised his eyebrows, a hint of envy in his expression.

    MD, the owner of that Mercedes really knows how to have fun!

    "Dad, why doesn''t our car dance?" the little boy asked curiously.

    After a moment''s thought, the bald man replied, "Your mom won''t let it."

    "Huh?"

    "Then I''ll go ask Mom..."

    After speaking, the little boy dashed off to the bedroom.

    The bald man looked at his son''s retreating figure and muttered softly, "You''ll understand when you grow up."

    Soon after, a middle-aged woman in pajamas was pulled onto the balcony by the little boy, although she was very sleepy, she instantly perked up at the sight of the dancing car down below.

    And so, the family of three stood neatly on the balcony and watched the car dance and dance...

    However, after a while, the middle-aged woman''s gaze grew resentful. She nced at the bald man and whispered inint, "Look at them!"

    ...

    When Yang Hao returned upstairs, Xixi was still fast asleep.

    Actually, Xixi was really easy to take care ofˇŞshe could eat, she could sleep, and wasn''t fussy at all.

    Her sleep quality was especially good. Unlike some children who need to be held and patted to sleep, Xixi would fall asleep the moment her head touched the pillow, guaranteed within five minutes, and she rarely woke up once she was asleep.

    Having done his pre-sleep workout, Yang Hao also felt tired. He took a shower, and while showering, he thought he should get a bigger car for Meng Yuyu.

    The backseat space of his Mercedes GLC was still not roomy enough to sit infortably.

    On the other hand, Meng Chacha, who had obtained the "true scripture", hummed along to the old song ying from the car''s sound system as she drove.

    Yang had not only given her the "true scripture" just now, but he had also turned over the "Mr. Yang Losing Weight" Kuaiyin ount to her management. This ount currently had 230,000 followers, and Yang had directly handed it over to her, showing his great trust in her.

    And all that Yang brother had requested was that she not use the Kuaiyin ount to make money.

    See, that''s the demeanor of the wealthy!

    They really just do it for fun...

    The next day.

    Li Manni drove her brand new Porsche Cayenne to work.

    In fact, if it was just to her workce, she could have walked, but she needed a car during the day for reporting the news. Thepany cars were prioritized for senior staff, and as an intern, she would have had to take a taxi. Having her own car was much more convenient.

    However, just as she drove up to the gate, she saw a familiar figure.

    It was her sister, Li Manshu.

    The other party seemed to have seen her as well and waved vigorously.

    Li Manni frowned subconsciously, concerned that her sister was there early in the morning probably because she had found out about the car her brother-inw had given her.

    Taking a deep breath, Li Manni had no choice but to stop the car and roll down the window to let her sister in and then drove to thepany parking lot.

    After all, she couldn''t block thepany gate with her car.

    Li Manshu got into the passenger seat and didn''t speak right away, instead, she looked around the interior of the Porsche Cayenne.

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    The interior of the new Porsche Cayenne had been upgraded as well. Its previously proud and often imitated center console design had beenpletely revamped, now featuring arge central touchscreen, much like those in Chinese brands.

    As she admired the eye-catching interior and smelled that unique new car scent, Li Manshu took a deep breath before finally asking, "Did your brother-inw give you this car?"

    "Mhm," Li Manni nodded, feeling that the situation was pretty much irreversible and simply admitted it.

    Upon having her suspicions confirmed, Li Manshu looked as though she had been struck by lightning, stunned for quite some time, then continued to ask, "The car he drives himself is a BYD U8, right?"

    "I guess!"

    "That would be BYD''s most expensive SUV," Li Manni nodded again.

    And as her guess was confirmed again, Li Manshu felt as though she had sustained a second heavy blow.

    Driving a million-dor luxury car and being able to afford giving away another million-dor luxury car!

    You couldn''t do such things unless you had tens of millions in assets.

    "What exactly is he doing now?" Li Manshuposed herself and asked.

    "I really don''t know," Li Manni shook her head. "Brother-inw just said he''s doing business with friends, and it seems he inherited some wealth too."

    "Anyway, brother-inw is doing quite well now," Li Manni hadn''t intended to provoke her sister further, but since she hade to her, she had to tell the truth.

    Whether she could endure such an impact, well, that depended on whether her inner strength was formidable enough.

    However, Li Manni thought there shouldn''t be a problem. After all, if her sister could cold-heartedly abandon her husband and child, she must be very resilient.

    Sure enough, after a brief moment of absence, Li Manshu''s gaze returned to her sister, and she softly asked, "Manni, what do you think about me remarrying your brother-inw?"

    "Ah?"

    "Remarry??"

    This sudden question left Li Manni dumbfounded. She looked at her sister incredulously, her eyes wide with disbelief, momentarily at a loss for words.

    If the other party weren''t her own sister, she really felt like cursing: Have you no shame?!

    When he was down on his luck, you chose to leave him and get a divorce!

    Now that he''s doing well again, you want to remarry, as if such good things just fall from the sky!!

    Most people wouldn''t even dare to have such thoughts, or even if they did, they might be too embarrassed to act on them!

    Isn''t there a saying along the lines of, "The path you choose, you must walk on your knees if need be"?

    The message is that adults need to pay for their own choices, to be resilient.

    After all, there''s another saying: A good horse doesn''t eat the grass behind it.

    But now, not only did Li Manshu not want to walk the path she chose, she even wanted to eat the grass she had abandoned...

    Li Manni''s values were refreshed once more.

    She suddenly felt it was embarrassing to have such a sister!!

 Chapter 99: 92, the overbearing CEO Mr. Yang is online! (Vote for monthly tickets)

    "Sis, I''m going to bete."

    "You and your brother-inw can handle it yourselves."

    As a younger sister, Li Manni didn''t feel right directly using her sister, so she chose to avoid the issue.

    And based on her understanding of her brother-inw, her sister''s idea of remarrying him could be described in four words: pure wishful thinking!!

    In Li Manni''s eyes, her brother-inw Yang Hao was a real man standing tall and upright.

    When proud, he was loyal to his family and respectful to older people.

    When down and out, he left with dignity and without a bad word to say.

    He even gave his sister part of the money from selling their house for Xixi''s custody amidst such difficult times.

    One could say he had done all he could.

    Until now, brother-inw''s WeChat signature was still the eight words he wrote during their divorce: Apart we stand better, each living well.

    Li Manni thought these eight words were particrly good, just like the lyrics from the song "Decency":"Leaving with grace, so the past years weren''t in vain."

    Her brother-inw had lived up to that.

    But her sister had not managed to "maintain the decency of a farewell"!

    Seeing her sister get off the car, Li Manshu couldn''t just stay inside, so she followed suit.

    Actually, her words just now were an attempt to probe her sister''s reaction.

    After spectingst night that her ex-husband might have be wealthy, she couldn''t sleep, and after a fierce internal struggle, she decided that if her ex-husband really had be sessful, she would try to remarry him.

    In her opinion, there was nothing shameful about it ¨C she could take the initiative to admit her wrongs and beg for forgiveness.

    Maybe Yang Hao would forgive her for Xixi''s sake...

    But before that, she needed to clear up one thing, which was the rtionship between her sister and her ex-husband Yang Hao.

    It''s perfectly fine for a brother-inw to give gifts for his little sister-inw''s birthday.

    But to directly present a Porsche Cayenne, iming there''s nothing going on between you two, I''m guessing not many people would believe that.

    Besides, there was the rumor that half of the sister-inw''s butt belonged to the brother-inw...

    So Li Manshu wanted to test the waters with her sister to see if the two were actually together.

    But judging from her sister''s reaction just now, they probably were not.

    She didn''t show any particr emotional outburst, indicating that, so far, there likely wasn''t an improper rtionship between them.

    This gave Li Manshu some reassurance. If her sister really got together with her ex-husband, things would beplicated.

    "Sis, I think you''d better just live your own life well!"

    Before leaving, Li Manni still shared her viewpoint, although she knew her sister might not listen.

    Li Manshu didn''t respond but quietly watched her sister walk away, then turned her gaze to the Porsche Cayenne stopped in front of her, her eyes full of envy.

    At the same time, she inwardly scoffed: I gave birth to your daughter, and I''ve never even driven a Porsche!!

    Jiangcheng Evening News, reporters'' department.

    Li Manni had just reached her work station when Group Leader Tang Lijie called her to the stairwell.

    "Manni, it looks like the full-time positions have been announced."

    "Prepare yourself..." Tang Lijie said with a furrowed brow.

    "Not for me?"

    Li Manni detected the implication in her group leader''s words and felt disappointed.

    "Sigh, I rmended you to the higher-ups."

    "But..."

    Here, Tang Lijie paused, then checked to make sure no one was around before whispering, "Someone saw Guo Wei and Director Changing out of the same hotel."

    "So, you get what I''m saying, right?"

    Li Manni nodded: "Tang, I understand, thank you for telling me this."

    "Just keep persevering, I''ll continue to highly rmend you for the next round."

    "But with Director Chang..."

    Tang Lijie sighed again as she said this.

    The Director Chang she mentioned was the head of the reporters'' department, and he had veto power over the intern reporters'' permanent employment status, so if Li Manni couldn''t get through to him, she wouldn''t be able to be a full-time employee.

    And this Director Chang was notoriouslyscivious; he had been coveting Li Manni ever since she joined the newspaper and had hinted at her twice, both times rejected by her.

    The workce is just like this: being beautiful is an advantage, but it can also bring countless troubles.

    If you keep to your morals, you block your own path to advancement.

    There are indeed beautiful women who rise to thepany''s top ranks on their own merit, but they are rare.

    More often, it''s a matter of fighting your way up through genuine effort.

    There''s no helping it; that''s just how it is.

    Not to mention the already exposed beautiful district chiefs, the unexposed cases are countless.

    As the saying goes, when you see one cockroach, there are already many lurking in the dark!

    Given Li Manni''s personality, she would naturally not submit to a greasy old man.

    Tang Lijie understood this about the young intern, which is why she sighed.

    "Tang, I will continue to work hard."

    Li Manni clenched her fists slightly; not getting permanent employment was not the end of the world, there would be another chance.

    "Right, don''t get upset."

    "Although I can''t make you a permanent staff member, I''ll try my best to apply for more news subsidies and bonuses for you," Tang Lijie patted Li Manni on the shoulder. She liked this young girl, who reminded her of her younger self.

    Tang Lijie was also the type of person who prided herself on integrity, which was why even after all these years, she was still just a group leader.

    "Thank you, Sister Tang."

    Li Manni was grateful to this leader who had always taken good care of her.

    Back at her desk, Li Manni began sorting out the news information she needed topile that day. While she was focused on her work, Director Chang''s assistant suddenly came over to inform her that Director Chang was looking for her.

    When summoned by a leader, Li Manni naturally couldn''t refuse. She took a deep breath and followed the assistant to the office of the head of the reporters'' department, Chang Ruihua.

    "Director Chang, you wanted to see me."

    "Manni is here, take a seat," Chang Ruihua said with a smile, gesturing to the chair in front of his desk.

    "No need to sit, just tell me what you need me to do," Li Manni said, standing still.

    "Sit down. This isn''t something that can be discussed in just a few words."

    While speaking, the balding Director Chang gave his assistant a look, and the assistant immediately left the office, closing the door behind him.

    Li Manni slightly furrowed her brow. Although she knew nothing untoward could happen in the newspaper office, she still heightened her alertness. She slipped her hand into her jacket pocket and silently activated the recording function on her phone, a skill she had honed as a journalist.

    "Manni, this is the list of interns that the group has proposed for permanent positions this period. Take a look."

    Since Li Manni didn''t sit, Chang Ruihua stood up from his executive chair and handed her a chart titled [List of Interns for Permanent Positions, First Period of 2024].

    He then began to speak, "It''s the era of new media now, and our traditional media is having a tougher time with each passing year. This year the number of permanent positions has been cut in half, leaving our newspaper with just one."

    "Manni, actually, I think highly of you. Whether it''s professional ability or overall quality, you are better than Guo Wei, who made the list!"

    "But do you know why it''s her on the list, not you?" Chang Ruihua walked in front of Li Manni and looked directly at this young and beautiful subordinate as he asked.

    "Why?" Li Manni instinctively asked in return.

    "Because she cherishes the opportunity to progress more and has a greater sense of dedication."

    "And these are precisely what youck."

    "It''s good for a young person to have the right attitude and to study hard in their field."

    "But you mustn''t neglect the maintenance of interpersonal rtionships, and you should actively strive for opportunities to advance."

    "If you don''t strive for it, how will the opportunity fall into yourp?"

    Afterying some groundwork, Director Chang continued, "Tonight I''m dining with some leaders from the group above us. Later, I''ll have Liu send you the time and ce."

    "Whether you can seize this opportunity for advancement is up to you!"

    ...

    Headquarters of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense.

    In recent years, the traditional print media had been on the decline, and the total market value of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had plummeted from its peak of 1.5 billion to the current 500 million.

    With a two-thirds reduction in market value, if not for the significant subsidies provided by the Jiangcheng City government each year, it''s questionable whether thepany could have stayed afloat.

    And just yesterday, a major incident urred within the group. The secondrgest shareholder of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, also the President Fang Zhongwei, had cashed out and left the scene.

    Because thergest shareholder, the Jiangcheng City government, does not interfere with the group''s operations, this meant that the group''s management was likely to see a shakeup.

    As the group''s secondrgest shareholder, Fang Zhongwei owned 28% of its shares, while thebined shareholding of all other stakeholders was only 21%. Therefore, unless the group faced bankruptcy and government intervention, Fang Zhongwei had veto rights.

    Now that his veto power had been transferred, the group''s executives were naturally trembling with fear, uncertain of whom the new President would target.

    In the midst of the subdued and tense atmosphere, the door to the meeting room was pushed open.

    Fang Zhongwei and a tall man, nked by seven or eight people, entered the meeting room.

    Everyone''s gaze instinctively fell on the tall man, who, unsurprisingly, was the new President of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    So young!

    He seemed to be just in his thirties!

    Calm and restrained, he must be quite capable!

    The group''s executives internally offered their evaluations.

    At that moment, Yang Hao, who seemed calm, was actually very nervous. Although he had reached an age ofposed maturity, the most glorious days he had known were as the owner of five hot pot chain stores.

    He had never experienced a situation like this before, so it was impossible for him not to feel nervous.

    However, Yang Hao''s father had once taught him a little trick to mask nervousness: act aloof.

    As long as you speak less and keep a straight face, others won''t be able to figure you out.

    After all, the less you speak, the fewer mistakes you make.

    Once seated, Fang Zhongwei took the lead, "I believe everyone has heard about my uing departure. Yes, the rumors are true."

    "So, this is thest time I will chair the executive meeting of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Thank you all for your support over the years..." Fang Zhongwei started with a brief farewell before changing the topic, "Now, let me invite Director Hu from Jiangcheng City''s Propaganda Department to announce the new personnel appointment."

    As he finished speaking, apuse erupted in the room.

    The Chairman of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had always been concurrently served by the head of Jiangcheng City''s Propaganda Department. So theoretically, all major personnel appointments required a decision from the Chairman.

    In practice, it was just a formality. However, the formality was necessary as it provided legal recognition, akin to the Queen of Ennd appointing Governors-General of Commonwealth nations.

    Then, Director Hu announced the appointment made by the Propaganda Department.

    Comrade Yang Hao was officially appointed as President of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

 Chapter 100: 93, Chang Ruihua must be optimized! (asking for monthly votes)

    CEO''s office.

    Yang Hao sat in thefortable executive chair and spun around.

    This identity of a CEO was still quite novel to him, after all, he had only seen so-called domineering CEOs on TV before.

    He never thought that one day he would get to experience what it''s like to be a CEO himself.

    Knock, knock, knock...

    Someone was knocking on the door of the CEO''s office at this moment.

    Yang Hao immediately adjusted his posture and said, "Come in."

    "Mr. Yang."

    "There is work I need tomunicate with you about."

    The person who came in was a middle-aged man who looked to be around forty, dressed in a sharp coffee-colored suit, his hair meticulouslybed.

    Yang Hao remembered this man; his name was Wei Zhengyi, one of the four vice-presidents of the group in charge of the Human Resources Center, which had three departments underneath it: the Organization & Personnel Department, the Compensation & Performance Department, and the Employee Rtions Department.

    "Mr. Wei, please take a seat."

    Yang Hao stood up and went to the reception area, sitting down on the sofa with Wei Zhengyi.

    "Mr. Yang, here''s the thing,"

    "Mr. Fang practically took everyone away with him from the CEO''s office, so we need to recruit new staff for the CEO''s office. I wonder whether I should transfer people from other departments or recruit new staff."

    "Or, do you have any suitable candidates in mind?"

    Wei Zhengyi did not beat around the bush, stating his intention directly.

    "Let''s recruit new ones,"

    Yang Hao thought for a moment before giving his answer.

    Being a parachuted CEO, if the CEO''s office was filled with people pulled in by Wei Zhengyi, then he would be sidelined outright.

    Although Yang Hao had never been a CEO, he could still see through this much.

    "All right, I''ll arrange it immediately."

    Wei Zhengyi nodded, then asked, "Do you have any specific requirements for the secretary, Mr. Yang?"

    "Secretary?"

    Yang Hao thought for a moment and said, "As long as they''re capable, that''s fine."

    The workload of a secretary is quite heavy, so they must indeed be capable.

    "Uh, okay!"

    Wei Zhengyi nodded once more, feeling that this seemingly aloof CEO didn''t appear to be very serious.

    In arge group like the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, the threshold for being a CEO''s secretary is rather high and usually includes three rigid indicators:

    1. Good appearance and temperament.

    2. Graduated from a 985 university.

    3. At least proficient in one foreignnguage.

    But these are just the thresholds. Each criterion can be further detailed into many requirements. For example, the first point about good appearance and temperament is actually very broad; it means the candidate must be at least 165cm tall, younger than 26 years old, unmarried with no short-term ns for childbirth, or married with children.

    However, in normal situations, those who are married with children get passed over during the CEO interview round, unless the CEO is a fan of Prime Minister Cao.

    Yet, Yang Hao did not mention any of these detailed requirements; he only provided a four-word guideline: As long as they''re capable!

    Mr. Yang probably feels that these basic qualifications don''t need to be stated.

    This "as long as they''re capable" must be an additional requirement.

    Wei Zhengyi silently spected about the thoughts of this new CEO in his mind.

    "Mr. Yang, I''ll go take care of the establishment of the CEO''s office first."

    "Oh, and there''s still one executive assistant left in the CEO''s office. Would you like to have them transferred out or remain in their position?"

    Wei Zhengyi asked again.

    "Do we have a male assistant or a female assistant?" Yang Hao inquired.

    "A female assistant, who just joined a week ago," Wei Zhengyi answered.

    "Call her over. I''d like to have a chat with her,"

    Such a new employee, who had just joined, could still be of use to Yang Hao. Still, he wanted to see what her situation was like.

    "Sure thing!"

    Wei Zhengyi replied and then left the CEO''s office.

    A momentter, the female assistant who had been kept on by Fang Zhongwei came to report to Yang Hao.

    The girl looked to be around twenty-four or twenty-five, with a neat short hairstyle, and both her image and temperament were quite good; at a nce, she could rank on par with Wang Xueru based purely on external conditions.

    "Mr. Yang, my name is Xu Yali, and I previously served as the second assistant to Mr. Fang,"

    The girl took the initiative to introduce herself, "the second assistant" meaning she was the second-ranking assistant.

    "Hmm, take a seat."

    "I hear you''ve just started working here for a week?"

    Yang Hao asked casually.

    "Yes, I was working in the Capital City before, and I came back after receiving the offer,"

    Xu Yali honestly introduced her situation. In fact, starting from yesterday, she waspletely baffled. She, who did not want to drift in the Capital City, had finally gotten a decent offer rtively close to her hometown in Jiangcheng.

    But while she was still in her training period, everyone in her department left, leaving her all alone.

    Xu Yali felt like crying without tears. From yesterday until now, she had been constantly worried about her future. If the new CEO were to form his own executive office, she would surely be transferred, and her future would be uncertain.

    ...

    At the Jiangcheng Evening News reporter department.

    Li Manniined about her experience to her best friend Xu Wenqian on Weixun. Although she was emotionally stable, naturally, she needed an outlet for such frustrating events.

    Meanwhile, Xu Wenqian, who was cking off, immediately started ranting upon learning about her best friend''s ordeals.

    Wenqian: What a piece of crap, Director Chang, he''s just scum!

    Wenqian: Manni, we don''t have to take this. If ites to it, we''ll just change jobs.

    Wenqian: And he even had the delusion you would go out drinking with them. Utterly wishful thinking!

    Wenqian: Such a shameless old man deserves to be exposed!!

    "Manni, I heard that the list for this period''s regr staff appointments hase out."

    Just as Li Manni was reading the messages that Xu Wenqian had sent, Guo Wei, an intern reporter from the neighboring "Entertainment & Sports" group, approached Li Manni''s desk with her thermos cup in hand.

    Both were interns who joined the newspaper at the same time.

    However, Li Manni was superior to her both in terms of appearance and professionalpetence.

    As a result, Guo Wei, also an intern, had always been overshadowed by Li Manni, but now, the slot for bing a full-time employee had fallen into herp.

    Eager to show off her newfound victory, Guo Wei couldn''t wait to unt it.

    "Um, congrattions to you."

    Li Manni roughly knew what the other party was thinking and perfunctorily replied.

    "Nowadays, our traditional print media is not doing well; they cut the number of full-time slots by half this year, so thepetition was really fierce. I was just lucky."

    "But Manni, don''t be discouraged. I''m sure your turn wille next."

    After showing off, Guo Wei did not forget to console Li Manni in an overly insincere manner.

    However, as soon as she finished speaking, Tang Lijie, who was standing by, chimed in: "Weiwei, you''re being too modest; there''s no such thing as too much luck!"

    "It''s all about silently working hard behind the scenes!"

    Since Tang Lijie knew Li Manni well and was aware of her non-confrontational nature, she sarcastically retorted on Li Manni''s behalf.

    In her mind, however, she was silently criticizing: How can she not have a clue about how she really got her promotion, and still have the face to boast about it!

    As expected, after hearing Tang Lijie''s words, Guo Wei''s face changed. She could understand the underlying meaning of the words and, feeling guilty, she immediately skulked away.

    "A petty person getting ahead!"

    Tang Lijie spat disdainfully, then said to Li Manni, "Manni, how about I take over that news about the low-rent housing? You could take a break and adjust your mindset."

    "No need, Tang."

    "I''m fine."

    Li Manni shook her head. Despite her delicate appearance, she was quite resilient at heart; this little setback wasn''t enough to break her.

    ...

    CEO''s office.

    After getting to know Xu Yali''s situation, Yang Hao let the person leave.

    Staff in the CEO''s office must all be the CEO''s confidants, so Yang Hao was particrly cautious in his hiring decisions.

    Although he didn''t regard Jiangcheng Newspaper Group as being of paramount importance, much helped by the "System," he still saw this as an opportunity to practice, and he wanted to do his best.

    He couldn''t fail in his first role as CEO!

    Fang Zhongwei had left behind quite a few business management books in the bookshelf, and now, Yang Hao was using a Study Card he had obtained previously frompleting a task, earnestly poring over the books.

    With the Study Card enhancing his learning, he could not only memorize everything at a nce but also speed read at an incredible pace.

    If he could maintain such a state of learning, Yang Hao felt that with a little review of his high school studies, he could easily top the exams.

    While he was fully absorbed in his studies, suddenly his Weixun ount started buzzing with a message.

    It was from Xu Wenqian: Brother Yang, our Manni is being bullied!

    Being bullied??

    Seeing this message, Yang Hao exploded with rage and immediately made a phone call.

    It took a while for Xu Wenqian to answer, speaking in a very low voice, and asional flushing sounds could be heard through the receiver. Clearly, this hardworking person had ducked into the bathroom to take the call.

    But after hearing Xu Wenqian''s story, Yang Hao was somewhat speechless. This woman, true to her role as a new media editor, was a real clickbait expert.

    Yang Hao thought that being bullied was something serious, but it turned out to involve workce issues.

    If it had been before, Yang Hao would have asked Li Manni to quit her job since he couldn''t meddle with internal affairs of the newspaper.

    But now the situation was different. He was the fricking CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    Jiangcheng Evening News was just one subsidiary of the Group.

    MD, even a mid-level executive from a subsidiary dares to bully my sister-inw!

    Is he looking for a job change or what!

    After ending the call with Xu Wenqian, Yang Hao immediately called Wei Zhengyi and briefly stated his demands.

    "Rest assured, Mr. Yang. Within two hours, I will give you a satisfactory response," Wei Zhengyi promised right away.

    This was the new CEO''s first order since assuming office; it had to be executed perfectly.

    Vice President''s office.

    Wei Zhengyi immediately called in Wang Zhen, the manager of the Organization and Personnel Department.

    "Whose connection is Chang Ruihua, the head of the reporters'' department of Jiangcheng Evening News?"

    The internal rtions at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were convoluted, and even though chang ruihua was doomed, Wei Zhengyi still wanted to understand his background.

    "He''s connected to Vice President Liu."

    As the manager of the Group''s Personnel Department, Wang Zhen had an encyclopedic knowledge of both the Group''s internal management and the leadership of its several subsidiaries.

    "So it''s Liu Sen''s person, serves him right!"

    Liu Sen, one of the Group''s four vice presidents in charge of marketing, had always had a poor rtionship with Wei Zhengyi.

    So when he heard that someone connected to Liu Sen had offended the new CEO, Wei Zhengyi was quite pleased.

    "Mr. Wei, shall we ''optimize'' this Chang Ruihua?"

    Wang Zhen, sensing the direction of the wind, asked.

    "Optimization" here actually meant dismissal, but to save costs, the target would typically be transferred away from their original post to a position they couldn''t handle, prompting them to resign voluntarily. This would save a severance payout.

    "Chang Ruihua must be optimized, and get rid of an intern named Guo Wei immediately!" Wei Zhengyi issued the order straight away.

    "Oh yes, aren''t the three subsidiary newspapers establishing a new media operations center?"

    "Transfer Li Manni over as the head of the New Media Operations Center!" Wei Zhengyi added another sentence.

    "Mr. Wei, who is Li Manni?"

    The names of the higher-ups at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were virtually etched in Wang Zhen''s mind, but Li Manni was an unfamiliar name to him.

    "An intern at Jiangcheng Evening News."

    "Right, send me her resumeter."

    "Huh?"

    "An intern??"

    "Directly transferred to be the head of the New Media Operations Center??" Wang Zhen was utterly bewildered.

    Wei Zhengyi, growing impatient, waved his hand dismissively: "Just go do it! You have one hour!"

 Chapter 105: Sisters: Xueru and Bingru (4 updates, asking for monthly passes)

    After the incident, Li Manni had been wondering who was secretly helping her.

    But she had no clue at all because she didn''t know any big shots with that kind of clout.

    Later, she even considered her brother-inw, but felt it was unlikely; she hadn''t talked to her brother-inw about her predicament. What''s more, even if she had, he might not be able to intervene in the affairs of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    However, after Xu Wenqian exined, the situation became clear.

    Although Li Manni didn''t know how her brother-inw could have such influence, she was sure that it had to be his doing.

    Because amongst the people she knew, the only one who could help her like that was probably her brother-inw!

    "I didn''t expect Yang to be so powerful."

    "He even has connections in the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, and they must be pretty strong ones!"

    Xu Wenqian eximed with emotion.

    "I''ll go ask my brother-inw this afternoon," Li Manni said, her voice trailing off.

    "Go for it, go for it!"

    "And try to set up a meeting or something. Otherwise, Yang might get snatched up by some little vixen out there!" Xu Wenqian teased, giggling.

    Hearing her say that, Li Manni couldn''t help but remember Zhao Yingying, whom she had met at the parent-child sports day, being very attentive to her brother-inw.

    Speaking of the sports day, she was reminded of the book her brother-inw was reading, "After Divorce, My Younger Aunt Fell in Love with Me".

    After that sports day, she even searched for the book out of curiosity and nced through it, but the content was really too explicit. The author, Youzi y, had no bottom line!

    It was all risqu¨¦ without hesitation, and the main characters'' roles were too rtable for her. It made her feel ufortably hot all over, and she dared not read any further...

    Themercial street behind Starlight City.

    happiness coffee.

    Wang Xueru had gradually be ustomed to her role as a caf¨¦ owner.

    Since it was a weekday, the ce was quite empty.

    Right now, she was showing her cousin from her third uncle''s family, Wang Bingru, around the caf¨¦.

    Wang Bingru would start graduate studies at Jiangcheng University in September, so she was free from academic pressure for the next half a year.

    "Sis, this caf¨¦ must have required a big investment, right?"

    After touring the coffee shop, the sisters sat down by the window.

    "Yeah, it was okay,"

    Wang Xueru didn''t feel like telling her sister the whole truth, especially since her rtionship with Yang Hao wasn''t confirmed.

    "How about Ie help out in the shop?"

    "I''m not under much academic pressure until sses start in September, and I''d like to work for a while to improve myself," Wang Bingru volunteered.

    "It''s not that you can''t work in the shop."

    "But being a waitress in a coffee shop won''t really give you any training."

    Wang Xueru naturally didn''t mind her sistering to help but, as she said, being a waitress in a coffee shop wouldn''t offer much in terms of real training.

    "Actually, I wanted to intern at a big corporation for a while, but with my situation, nopany would want me. After all, I can only work for a few months..." Wang Bingru said, shaking her head helplessly.

    "Yeah, that''s true."

    "Thene help out in the shop. But as you''ve seen, it''s not busy. Most of the time, you''d just be sitting around ying on your phone."

    As Wang Xueru was speaking, an Ascend U8 suddenly stopped outside the store.

    Upon seeing the car, Wang Xueru''s eyes lit up, and she immediately got up and went to the door.

    "Bingru, you sit here for a bit," she said.

    Wang Bingru looked at her sister with curiosity and then turned her attention to the Ascend U8 outside the window. She wasn''t familiar with cars and didn''t recognize it, only noticing itsrge size.

    Yang Hao got out of the car and immediately saw Wang Xueruing to greet him. Today, the attractive young woman was dressed in a style that made her look younger.

    "How are you adjusting to the new role?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I''m starting to get used to it," Wang Xueru replied.

    "That''s good..."

    Yang Hao naturally put his arm around Wang Xueru''s slender waist and cheekily asked, "Is the kitchen hood working well?"

    Upon hearing this code phrase, Wang Xueru''s cheeks flushed red, and she whispered, "My sister is in the shop!"

    "Your sister?"

    Yang Hao, who had just entered the shop, nced around and then saw Wang Bingru, who was dressed youthfully and attractively. She wore a ck and white round-neck sweater paired with denim shorts and knee-high socks.

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    A segment of soft, full thighs were exposed to the air, quite eye-catching!

    "Yang, this is my sister Wang Bingru."

    "I''ve mentioned her before, the child from my third uncle''s family. She will be starting her postgraduate studies at Jiangcheng University in September!"

    "Bingru, this is Yang," Xueru introduced.

    Wang Xueru introduced the two of them.

    "Hello, Yang~!"

    With a smile, Wang Bingru greeted him. Although her sister hadn''t introduced this Brother Yang''s identity, Wang Bingru could tell their rtionship was out of the ordinary.

    "Hello, Bingru."

    "A graduate student from Jiangcheng University, impressive!"

    Yang Haoplimented her with a chuckle, although what he really wanted topliment was Wang Bingru''s appearance.

    This girl was prettier than her sister, Wang Xueru, and taller too; she looked to be at least 168 cm if not 170.

    However, young as she was, shecked the mature charm that Wang Xueru carried.

    "It''s precisely because I want to pursue a graduate degree that it''s awkward; I can''t even find a bigpany to get some practical experience..." Wang Bingruined offhand.

    "Are you looking for a job?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I want to intern at a bigpany for a while to improve myself," Wang Bingru shared her aspiration.

    "I see!"

    Yang Hao smiled: "How about an assistant to the CEO?"

    "Ah?"

    "Assistant to the CEO??" Wang Bingru was shocked, then said in a low voice, "Of course, that would be great, but I''m afraid they wouldn''t want me."

    "Which CEO would want an intern who can only work for half a year!"

    "Yang, do you have some connections?"

    Wang Xueru looked at Yang Hao curiously.

    "The connection is myself..."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders, then gave Wang Bingru another once-over; her looks, temperament, and figure were certainly sufficient for an assistant to him!

    If she could join, the CEO''s office would then have three golden flowers!

    Besides, Yang Hao was also considering letting his niece, Li Manni, serve an internship in the CEO''s office for some experience, which would make it four golden flowers!

    Yang Hao briefly fantasized about the scene of the four of them appearing together in uniform...

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    Yep, such an eye-catcher!

    Pretty good, huh, all his indeed!

    Yang Hao even felt they could debut as a girl group.

    Years ago, wasn''t there a very popr group called [Backstreet Boys]? Well,

    Sun Xinyi, Wang Bingru, and the four of them could be called [Harem Girls]!

    Or [CEO''s Girl]!

    Yep, a sure hit if they debuted!

    Indeed, the CEO''s office should be managed like this!!

    Yang Hao silently imagined the situation at the CEO''s office, suddenly feeling the pleasure of being a CEO.

    "Yang, do you own apany?"

    At that moment, Wang Bingru asked, curious.

    "Sort of."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "So, I can really intern at yourpany?" Wang Bingru''s eyes sparkled. Many of her ssmates had already started working, and she too longed for the workce, eager for the experience.

    "Of course!"

    "Since you''re Xueru''s sister, I gotta give you the green light!" Yang Hao affirmed with a smile.

    "Yay!"

    "Thanks, Brother Yang!"

    Wang Bingru cheerfully expressed her gratitude, clearly a very lively character.

    "It''s nothing!"

    Yang Hao waved it off indifferently.

    "Yang, it won''t be a bother for you, will it?" Wang Xueru asked, a bit worried.

    "Not at all."

    "In fact, my office is short-staffed!"

    Yang Hao shook his head. The CEO''s office had already confirmed three people, with Li Manni''s temporary position making four.

    But since Li Manni was only there temporarily, in reality, only three were working, plus the two newbies, Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru...

    Yep, it seems necessary to find an especially capable Director for the CEO''s office!

    Yang Hao silently made up his mind.

 Chapter 102: 95, which goddess is this lady from? (Extra chapter for monthly pass â‘Ł)

    In a burst ofughter, Chang Ruihua gradually calmed down.

    As a veteran shrewdly navigating the workce for many years, he immediately realized he must have offended someone.

    And it was one of those people with significant power within the group.

    He nced at the intern Guo Wei, who had just been fired, and suddenly understood.

    There were two personnel changes, one targeting Guo Wei and the other him.

    Themon link between the two of them was this matter of the intern bing a regr employee.

    In other words, he had offended someone untouchable through his handling of this intern''s promotion!

    Chang Ruihua immediately looked toward Li Manni.

    If there was someone he had offended, it could only be this young girl!

    Could it be that she has a background I''m unaware of??

    While he pondered, Wang Zhen''s voice rang out again, "Third, intern Li Manni has performed excellently during her internship period and will be transferred to the New Media Operations Center to serve as the director."

    Wow~!

    Once again, the conference room stirred up.

    All eyes fell on Li Manni.

    An intern was directly transferred to lead the New Media Operations Center.

    This promotion was too swift!

    Although the New Media Operations Center wasn''t officially established and reportedly only had a handful of people, it was a leadership position in an independent department, nheless!

    At this moment, Li Manni waspletely dumbfounded.

    This personnel change at the headquarters seemed like a revenge script tailor-made for her!

    She had taken out two viins and then got a promotion!

    Li Manni had been prepared to continue as an intern.

    But now, to her utter surprise, everything had taken a massive turn!!

    "Manni, turns out you have a backer at the head office!"

    "Why didn''t you tell us earlier, I was worried about you for so long!"

    Tang Lijie''s face was filled with astonishment; the personnel decisions that dismissed Guo Wei and transferred Chang Ruihua had already delighted her, but she hadn''t expected an even more exciting development to follow!

    So it was the young girl she admired who had directed this grand revenge drama!

    "Tang, I really don''t know what''s going on," replied Li Manni in a low voice, genuinely clueless.

    "The meeting is adjourned!"

    "Manni, please stay behind."

    This meeting was called to announce three personnel reassignments. Actually, such matters could be handled privately, but Wang Zhen did it this way to give prestige to the intern with powerful connections by having Han Tao call a temporary meeting.

    Now that the main business was concluded, there was no point in further audience.

    However, the onlookers, fresh from their melon-eating, were quite excited, and as soon as they left the meeting room, they began whispering among themselves.

    "What''s the background of this young girl, it''s so impressive!"

    "She appears to be so low-key normally, who would''ve thought she had such connections!"

    "With the group''s HR Manager personally stepping in, her backer must be at the level of vice-president!"

    "I''ve always had a good rtionship with her; I wonder if she could take me to the New Media department!"

    "Haha, Chang Ruihua had iting. I heard he was eyeing up the young girl!"

    "It serves him right, Chang Ruihua that jerk has harassed so many young girls!"

    "But Guo Wei got the short end of the stick, that''s basically sleeping with him for nothing..."

    Both Guo Wei and Chang Ruihua were among the crowd, and hearing these murmurs, they naturally looked even more embarrassed.

    Guo Wei felt murderous towards Chang Ruihua.

    As others mentioned, she got used by this old man for nothing!

    She thought she would smoothly be a regr employee, and then have someone at the workce to rely on!

    Instead, she was directly fired!

    Chang Ruihua was transferred to work as a security guard at the Group''s headquarters!

    Although he was given the title of Deputy Head of Security, theoretically ateral move, Chang Ruihua held real power as the chief of the Jiangcheng Evening News'' reporter department!

    Once at the Group''s headquarters, he was sure to be nothing!

    Beyond that, as someone marked for optimization, he would be targeted for internal harassment; his days there wouldn''t be easy.

    "Chang Ruihua, you old scammer!"

    "You impotent man who can''tst two minutes, just go die!!"

    Guo Wei, increasingly furious, couldn''t help but curse vehemently.

    Chang Ruihua, already looking ashen-faced, turned from iron blue to dark purple upon hearing the insults!

    He was embarrassed enough already and naturally didn''t want to engage in a public spat with a young girl; he hurriedly quickened his pace!

    The onlookers became even more excited.

    "Man, not evensting two minutes!"

    "Haha, we got our fill of drama today!"

    "Young girl, there''s a saying about not hitting someone in the face!"

    "Chang Ruihua drank that goji berry water every day for nothing!"

    As a group, the onlookers chatted andughed; for them, the bigger the drama, the better the entertainment.

    At this moment, Tang Lijie was also feeling exceptionally content. She had confronted Chang Ruihua in his office, expecting to face his retributionter. Instead, the man himself was gone!

    Truly a delightful oue!!

    "Lijie, Manni has always been under your wing. What''s her background? Give us a scoop."

    Someone sidled up to Tang Lijie, looking to get the inside story on a juicy new topic.

    "Honestly, I have no idea. Manni keeps a low profile and has never mentioned anything about having connections at the group''s headquarters."

    Tang Lijie shrugged slightly. Before this, her impression of Li Manni was that of a pretty youngdy who worked hard, was reliable, and had strong professional skills.

    She had secured several difficult interviews!

    "Then she really is a dark horse!"

    "Actually, it''s quite normal. Our kind of organization has always been full of hidden talents..."

    Inside the conference room.

    Li Manni faced the two senior leaders alone and felt a bit nervous.

    "Manni, sit down and talk, don''t stand."

    Han Tao indicated the chair opposite him with a smile.

    "Thank you, Editor-in-Chief."

    "Hey, no need to be so formal, we''re all family hereˇ­"

    Han Tao waved his hand dismissively, though internally he couldn''t help but grumble: Youngdy, if you had such impressive connections, could you have given me a heads-up? I would have treated you like royalty!

    Caughtpletely off guard here!

    Fortunately, nothing had gone wrong under his supervision. Otherwise, he had no clue if he could have continued as the editor-in-chief.

    At this moment, Wang Zhen''s face was also full of smiles, "Manni, it''s like this, the New Media Operations Center is still in the nning stages. If you have any suitable candidates, just let us know. We''re also open to hiring from the public, let''s get the new media operations up and running as soon as possible."

    "Additionally, ording to the group''s ns, the New Media Operations Center will initially be staffed with four employees, including yourself that makes five. If things develop well, we''ll consider expanding!"

    "If you have any other requests, feel free to mention them directly."

    "Thank you, Manager Wang, I have no special requests,"

    Li Manni politely expressed her thanks. Right now, she felt like she was still in a dream, nowhere near the point of making demands.

    "Alright then, that settles it."

    Wang Zhen nodded and then took out a contract and handed it to Li Manni, "This is the official employment contract from our group. Take a look, and if there are no issues, just sign it."

    Wei Zhengyi had only given Wang Zhen one hour, so he brought the contract straight over.

    Han Tao, on the other hand, looked on stunned. The Human Resources Department Manager of the group hade personally for a one-on-one meeting.

    With such treatment, there might not be a second person in the entire group receiving it!

    Normally, the group''s Human Resources Department acts high and mighty, with employees from subsidiarypanies having to make the trip to the headquarters just to sign an employment contract, and that within a specified time set by the department.

    Which deity exactly is this youngdy?

    Han Tao grew increasingly curious about Li Manni''s identity, and even thought that he should secure his rtionship with this influential individual, hoping for some future benefit.

    Li Manni carefully examined the contract Wang Zhen handed her. She was a cautious person; although she knew someone at the head office was helping her, an employment contract was akin to a "bond of servitude," so it required thorough understanding.

    When she saw the sry column, her pupils instinctively dted.

    A monthly sry of 12K, fifteen sries a year, plus performance bonuses!

    Altogether, her annual sry would be close to 200,000.

    Meanwhile, her current base sry was three thousand...

    "Manni, if you''re not satisfied with the sry, we can discuss it further,"

    "This is based on a T4 level, considering the New Media Operations Center doesn''t have a fixed grade yet."

    After the joint venture, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group adopted a sry model simr to somerge intepanies. All staff are categorized from T1 to T11, with corresponding sries for each level.

    Previously, Li Manni''s level was T1, which after probation would typically upgrade to T2.

    And now she was directly given a T4 level sry, cing her on the same level as Tang Lijie, a veteran employee of over a decade.

    "How about we raise it to T5?"

    Seeing Li Manni remain silent, Wang Zhen made the offer.

    At his words, Han Tao''s jaw dropped once again!

    Dammit, when did the Human Resources Department be so negotiable!

    His own level was T6, and looking at the current situation, if this youngdy hesitated another minute, she would be on par with him!

    "No need, it''s fine!"

    Li Manni quickly shook her head; she wasn''t dissatisfied with the sry, rather she was astonished.

    Jumping directly from T1 to T4 was like a rocket soaring upwards, enough to confuse anyone!!

    Li Manni picked up the pen and signed her name on the contract.

    And with that, Wang Zhen''s heart finally settled. He checked the time; it had been 55 minutes since he had left Wei Zhengyi''s office!

    Hepleted the task with five minutes to spare!

    Perfect!

    He immediately sent a message to Wei Zhengyi on Weixun: Mission aplished.

    "Mr. Wang, why don''t you stay for lunch? It''s almost time to eat,"

    Seeing that Wang Zhen had finished the formalities, Han Tao extended the invitation with a grin.

    "Can''t today. Need to report back to headquarters,"

    "By the way, do you have a recement in mind for Chang Ruihua''s position?" Wang Zhen asked casually.

    "Uhˇ­"

    The situation had arisen so suddenly that Han Tao had indeed not given it any thought. There were three interview groups in the Journalism Department: "Hotline News," "Political News," and "Cultural and Sports News," each with a team leader.

    Ordinarily, a sessor would be chosen from one of these three leaders.

    "Manni, how about you rmend someone?"

    Wang Zhen''s question was merely a formality; as Han Tao, the chief editor, was present, it wouldn''t be polite not to consult him. But since Han Tao had not settled on anyone, Wang Zhen was ready to move on.

    "Yes, yes, Manni, you make a rmendation!"

    Han Tao nodded and echoed, internallymenting: Old Wang, you''re just making me answer for the sake of it!

 Chapter 103: 96, the new boss is very lustful! (Seeking monthly pass!)

    Clearly, Mr. Wang hade with a mission.

    Not only was he to arrange for Li Manni, but he even let this youngdy decide who would take Chang Ruihua''s position.

    The main show was all about putting on a full disy!

    To let everyone know that this youngdy had a strong background and that nobody should damn well mess with her in the future.

    Holding an emergency meeting to announce personnel changes publicly also served as a warning to others!

    How terrifying this was!

    This was definitely a true deity!

    Han Tao thought silently to himself.

    Li Manni, suddenly called upon, felt somewhat stunned.

    She was to rmend someone for the head of the news department??

    Was she qualified to make such a rmendation??

    However, at this moment, both Wang Zhen and Han Tao were looking at her...

    As if they were just waiting for her to make the final call.

    "If I am to make a rmendation, I think Tang would be quite suitable,"

    Li Manni naturally rmended Tang Lijie, who had always taken good care of her.

    Of course, taking care of her was just one aspect; she felt Tang had exceptional abilities as well. It was just that she was rather straightforward and did not engage in any underhanded schemes.

    "Hmm, I also think Group Leader Tang is very suitable."

    Han Tao immediately nodded in agreement.

    "Then let''s settle on her!"

    Wang Zhen nodded, having no recollection of the group leaders; he had no idea who the two were talking about.

    But that was not important, as long as Li Manni approved.

    His mission was nowpletely aplished!

    "Manni, on your way back, could you please also call over Group Leader Tang?"

    Wang Zhen added another instruction.

    "Okay."

    Li Manni nodded and quickly left the meeting room.

    And after she stepped out of the meeting room, she took a long breath.

    Her experience just now was too surreal, and she needed some time to digest it all...

    In the break room.

    "Ding, congrattions in advance!"

    Group Leader Pan Yueyue of the political news team walked up to a man in a brown suit holding a cup of coffee, smilingly said.

    "Congrattions for what?"

    Ding Zhitao asked knowingly, as he was actually feeling very pleased at the moment.

    With Chang Ruihua being "optimized" away, the position he left behind was now vacant, and the three group leaders in the reporter department were the strongestpetitors for it.

    Considering her juniority, Pan Yueyue, who had just been promoted to group leaderst year, was unlikely to be promoted again.

    Although Tang Lijie had the seniority, her blunt and brash character was not favored by the leadership; take just now, for instance, with the leadership still in the meeting room, she openly mocked Chang Ruihua, which might have felt good but was inappropriate!

    Previously, she had even openly defied the editor-in-chief, Han Tao, over a news item, so her chances of promotion were naturally slim.

    Thus, only Ding Zhitao, the cultural news group leader, was left.

    He had the seniority and a good rtionship with the leadership.

    Therefore, even more excited than Tang Lijie and Li Manni, he saw the opportunity for promotion after Chang Ruihua was "optimized."

    "Ding, you''re pretending to be confused when you know everything clearly!"

    "With Chang Ruihua gone, the head of the reporter department has to be Ding!"

    "Please take good care of us in the future," Pan Yueyue said cheerfully.

    Ding Zhitao waved his hands repeatedly: "You can''t say that; you and Tang both have a chance."

    "And Yueyue, you are young and talented; perhaps your chances are even greater!"

    Ding Zhitao politely ttered her.

    "Ding, don''t joke about me."

    "I wouldn''t dare to dream of that..." Pan Yueyue quickly shook her head, then whispered, "What kind of background does Li Manni really have? Do you know, Ding?"

    "Not sure, but at first nce, she definitely has powerful support!"

    "Someone who''s untouchable for both you and me!" Ding Zhitao said softly.

    Pan Yueyue sipped her coffee and said, "With such a powerful background, and still working so hard, it''s truly rare to see!"

    "She''s probably trying to prove her worth through hard work and gain her family''s approval, only to encounter someone like Chang Ruihua, who dares to act so brazenly. It really serves him right!"

    Actually, Ding Zhitao would usually be quite obsequious towards Chang Ruihua, but things were different now; when the wall falls, everybody pushes!

    "Ding, Tang has been called away by the editor-in-chief and that Manager Wang."

    At that moment, a reporter from Ding Zhitao''s team entered the break room and spoke with a panicked expression.

    "Tang Lijie has been called away??"

    Ding Zhitao''s brow lifted slightly, and a bad premonition immediately rose in his heart.

    Pan Yueyue''s face also showed a look of surprise; being called for a talk at this time meant that she was very likely Chang Ruihua''s sessor.

    "Could it be that Tang is taking over Chang Ruihua''s position?" Pan Yueyue blurted out.

    "If it really is her, it''s probably due to Li Manni''s influence."

    Ding Zhitao frowned in frustration. He should have realized earlier that since Li Manni had such influence, Tang Lijie, who had good rtions with her, was likely to be promoted.

    In the meeting room.

    Tang Lijie''s feelings wereplex and anxious at this moment.

    After over a decade of hard work, she had only risen to be a group leader, but now she was about to be promoted, thanks to Li Manni.

    How magical!

    It just goes to show, sometimes making the right choice is more important than working hard!

    She had chosen Li Manni, the hard-working youngdy, instead of heeding Chang Ruihua''s suggestion to win her over with ttery and make sacrifices.

    Otherwise, she would probably have been "optimized" too by now!

    "Xiao Tang, I''ve seen your dedication over these years, and our newspaper really needs middle-level leaders like you. Keep up the good work in your new position; the reporter department will be in your hands from now on!"

    Han Tao, who was nearing fifty this year, calling Tang Lijie "Xiao Tang" was not overstepping at all.

    "Hmm, I certainly won''t let the Editor-in-Chief and the Group down!"

    Group Leader Tang Lijie quickly stated her position.

    "Director Tang, then let''s get the contract signed!"

    "I still have to report back to the Group''s headquarters!"

    Wang Zhen wasn''t so polite when facing Tang Lijie; his tone was all business.

    "Okay, let''s sign it now!"

    Tang Lijie nodded with a smile on her face.

    In the past, contract renewals were always done at the Group''s headquarters, but she didn''t expect to enjoy such special treatment today.

    Tang Lijie wasn''t as meticulous as Li Manni, and after checking the section on rank and sry, she signed her name on the contract.

    Afterpleting his task, Wang Zhen immediately headed back to the Group''s headquarters and reported the situation to Wei Zhengyi.

    Wei Zhengyi was very satisfied with the efficiency of this HR manager and after praising him a couple of times, he once again went to the CEO''s office.

    "Mr. Yang, I''ve taken care of everything you assigned."

    "Also, I''ve inquired about Miss Li''s work. ording to her colleagues'' feedback, Miss Li has strong professional skills and works hard."

    "It''s a pity for such talent to work at the grassroots level as a journalist. Since the Group is about to establish a new Media Operations Center with the Director position still vacant, I''ve transferred Miss Li over there."

    Wei Zhengyi briefly reported the arrangements concerning Li Manni.

    "Hmm, Mr. Wei is thoughtful."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    The arrangements made by Vice President Wei happened to match Yang Hao''s own future ns for Li Manni.

    Yang Hao wasn''t destined to be the president for long because, ording to the script of the Monopoly game, his future assets would reach the level of tens of trillions.

    The Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was too small for him, just a stepping stone to hone his skills at this stage.

    Therefore, after his resignation, someone had to take over, and Yang Hao was nning to groom Li Manni as a potential sessor to the presidency, eventually handing over the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group to her management.

    Wei Zhengyi''s regtions just happened to set Li Manni on the path of "official career."

    Which was quite good.

    Of course, this was just Yang Hao''s unteral idea. It also depended on Li Manni''s personal wishesˇŞif she wasn''t willing to take the path of bing a beautiful CEO, then they would reconsider.

    After all, in Yang Hao''s eyes, the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was nothing more than a "training ground"!

    Hmm, a ce for everyone to hone their skills...

    Since none of them had much experience being a CEO!

    Even if theypletely messed it up, it was just over a hundred million.

    With the System on his side, small change!

    ...

    Jiangcheng Evening News'' reporter department.

    Han Tao and Tang Lijie came to the public office area together.

    "Everyone, please stop your work for a moment."

    "I have an announcement to make!"

    Han Tao pped his hands to get everyone''s attention, then he solemnly announced, "Effective immediately, the position of Head of the Reporter Department will be taken over by the former Hotline News Group Leader Tang Lijie!"

    "Let''s ask Director Tang to say a few words to everyone!"

    "Let''s wee her with a round of apuse..."

    As he finished speaking, Han Tao started pping, and naturally, all the reporters joined in with enthusiasm.

    After all, this was essentially Tang Lijie''s inauguration ceremony.

    Even Ding Zhitao, who had previously been very interested in the position of Head of the Reporter Department, now begrudgingly put on a smile and joined in the apuse.

    There was no way around it; from now on, Tang Lijie would be his direct superior, so he had to make sure they got along well.

    Tang Lijie, experiencing the highlight of her life, was naturally very happy. She gave a passionate inaugural speech.

    In the end, she straightforwardly expressed her gratitude to Li Manni...

    Bolli Fitness Center.

    Yang Hao arrived just in time for lunch.

    The rewards that came with the progress of the main quest line had given him quite the stimtion.

    So the weight-loss task, which he had been neglecting these past few days, still needed to be picked up andpleted quickly to meet the standard required by the System.

    "Hello Yang!"

    "Hello Yang..."

    Yang Hao entered the fitness center, and Yu Lili and Zhou Ling, who had been cking off behind the counter, stood up to greet him, each with a smile more radiant than the other.

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware that, after Yu Lili''s promotion, the news that he bought Meng Yuyu a Mercedes GLC had spread throughout the fitness center.

    People had a brand new understanding of his financial power!

    This was a god-level wealthy man who could casually gift a car worth more than half a million yuan!

    If one could gain the favor of this wealthy patron, their second half of life would be worry-free.

    With such thoughts in mind, today Yu Lili''s makeup was much more exquisite than usual, and she wore a V-neck sweater. When Yang Hao entered, she deliberately pulled down her neckline a bit to create an effect that was both revealing and concealing.

    However, Yu Lili''s figure was too ordinary to attract Yang Hao''s attention.

    "Where''s Xinyi?"

    Yang Hao nced at Yu Lili''s neckline without any pause.

    "Mr. Yang, I''m here!"

    Sun Xinyi had been eating in the rest area and came out when she heard the voice.

    "Did you bring me food?"

    Yang Hao bypassed the two women at the front desk and went straight to the rest area.

    "I did."

    Bringing Yang Hao a low-fat meal had be a daily task for Sun Xinyi. Even if she sometimes brought it back untouched, she would still make a fresh one the next day.

    They agreed before to provide a month''s worth of low-fat meals for Mr. Yang, and Sun Xinyi was someone who kept her promises.

    "Then that''s good."

    "I''m hungry!"

    Yang Hao walked into the rest area with a smile, joining Sun Xinyi for lunch.

    While they ate, Sun Xinyi''s Weixun kept buzzing. Unable to help himself, Yang Hao asked, "Busytely?"

    "It''s a good friend of mine; she used to work in Capital City and came backst week to join a bigpany in Jiangcheng."

    "Initially, everything was going well, but today everyone else in her department left, leaving her alone. The new boss seems to be quitescivious. The HR people said... said that when that boss was hiring secretaries, he even made... such demands..."

 Chapter 104: 97, Director Li, what do you think about my performance? (Asking for monthly votes!)

    It started off pretty normal, but eventually Yang Hao suddenly felt that the boiled beef in his mouth wasn''t tantalizing anymore.

    Isn''t this story strangely familiar?

    "Whichpany is your friend working for?"

    Yang Hao tentatively asked.

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group," Sun Xinyi replied.

    Yang Hao nodded his head.

    Yep, that''s eptable.

    So she''s been badmouthing the boss behind his back, huh!

    But, darn it, how did the HR department get wind of this?

    How the heck did I be the "lecherous boss"!

    What did I even ask for?

    Yang Hao reviewed the conversation he had with Wei Zhengyi.

    Wei Zhengyi: Mr. Yang, do you have any specific requirements for a secretary?

    Yang Hao: As long as she''s capable, that''s fine.

    I mean, is there a problem with my requirement?

    A secretary''s gotta be capable, right? I can''t just find some fairy to keep around!

    "How about your friend''s work capabilities?" Yang Hao asked.

    "She''s really amazing!"

    "We grew up together, she''s always been a top student, sheter got into Renmin University, and after graduation, she went to work in administration at arge state-owned enterprise..."

    "Then why did shee back to Jiangcheng?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Her boss harbored improper designs towards her, plus she felt life in the Capital City was toopetitive. She wanted to forge her path in Jiangcheng, which is closer to our hometown."

    Sun Xinyi was very clear about Xu Yali''s situation because the two had kept in frequent contact. She had previously proactively inquired about how to handle her rtionship with Yang Hao.

    The "adviser" told her to seize the opportunity no matter what!

    And Sun Xinyi did fancy Yang Hao, that''s true, but it hadn''t reached the stage where she could see them being together.

    If she were a gold-digger, she would''ve dove in headfirst, considering her affection for him and the fact that he''s a super-rich guy.

    But Sun Xinyi was just not that type of woman who puts money first and didn''t want to be with a man just for the money.

    With this mindset, she hesitated when it came to Yang Hao''s "pursuit."

    As a result, with men like him, if you hesitate, you miss out!

    It seemed Meng Yuyu might have already made her move sessfully because Mr. Yang even gifted her a Mercedes worth over half a million.

    Although Sun Xinyi wasn''t materialistic, it was impossible not to feel envious!

    The vanity of a woman is strong by nature, especially for those in their twenties when it''s at its peak.

    Who wouldn''t want to own a Mercedes?

    Yang Hao caught some key information from Sun Xinyi: top student and quite capable.

    And a real "returnee from the Capital."

    No connections at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    All these conditions were exactly what Yang Hao needed!

    "By the way, Mr. Yang,"

    "Once I''ve finished teaching your private lessons, I''m thinking of changing jobs too," Sun Xinyi suddenly said.

    "Change jobs?"

    Yang Hao looked at Sun Xinyi, puzzled, "Do you no longer want to be a fitness coach, or are you thinking of moving to another fitness center?"

    "I don''t want to be a fitness coach anymore!"

    Sun Xinyi shook her head confidently.

    "Why?"

    Yang Hao asked curiously, as he had been considering letting Sun Xinyi manage this fitness center once his sign-in mission was over.

    However, this girl didn''t want to be a fitness coach anymore.

    "I don''t really like this kind of working environment."

    "Mr. Yang, just take a look at these Weixun messages and you''ll understand..."

    As she spoke, Sun Xinyi handed her mobile phone to Yang Hao. She had two Weixun ounts, and the one currently open on the phone was her work ount, filled with many unread messages. Ny percent were from male members trying to ask her out for meals, shopping, movies, and the likeˇŞthat was still rtively okay.

    Others bluntly left messages like "name your price" or "how much" and such.

    "Actually, I''ve been struggling with whether to change jobs, but I''m quite attached to the ie. If I were to look for another job, I probably wouldn''t earn as much as a fitness coach..."

    Sun Xinyi spoke frankly, expressing her truest thoughts.

    For a graduate from a sports college, switching to a different career path is indeed difficult, and even if she found something else, she would likely be looking at a monthly sry of around four or five thousand.

    Although a fitness coach''s ie is irregr, it''s possible to make over a hundred thousand a year.

    "I''m really fed up with being verbally harassed every day!"

    "So, I have to make a change!" Sun Xinyi dered with certainty once again.

    Yang Hao nodded in understanding, handed her phone back, and asked, "So, what job do you n on doing then?"

    "Perhaps an office clerk or customer service, I guess. Those jobs don''t have many barriers..."

    Sun Xinyi had been paying attention to job postings for a while. Although she had a bachelor''s degree, her major limited her job search.

    Hearing her say that, Yang Hao had a thought, "What about being a secretary?"

    "Working for a female boss would be okay."

    Sun Xinyi also looked into secretarial work and knew her image and poise would make her quite sessful in securing such a position, along with a decent sry.

    But just the thought of serving mostly middle-aged men gave her pause.

    She had encountered too many so-called bosses at the fitness center. Some appeared very respectable, but the messages they sent on Weixun were lewder than anyone else''s.

    "What if you were to be my secretary?"

    Yang Hao asked again.

    "Huh?"

    Sun Xinyi was taken aback, the sudden offer catching her off guard.

    "Boss direct hiring, you know," Yang Hao said with a chuckle.

    "Mr. Yang, I have no experience," Sun Xinyi said, clearly tempted. Firstly, she had a good impression of Mr. Yang, and secondly, she also had a high regard for Yang Hao''s character.

    He had spent over a hundred thousand on her without making any indecent demands. During sses, he never intentionally took advantage of her.

    Being around such a person made you feelfortable, without any psychological burden, with no need to worry about any lewd thoughts on his part.

    "Actually, I don''t have experience either..." Yang Hao said.

    "What?"

    Sun Xinyi was a bit confused and did not quite understand.

    "What I mean is, we can make progress together!"

    ording to the arrangement set by Fang Zhongwei, the president''s office consisted of a director, two secretaries (primary and secondary) as well as two assistants (major assistant and minor assistant).

    The two secretaries had different responsibilities; the primary secretary generally dealt with work-rted matters, while the secondary secretary tended to focus more on personal affairs, such as scheduling, booking flights and hotels, and coordinating outfits for events among other things.

    Yang Hao thought Sun Xinyi was more suitable for the job of the secondary secretary, especially since she had been preparing fat-reduction meals for him every day recently, which were quite good.

    And besides being a secretary, she could also double as his personal fitness trainer.

    "If Yang thinks I''m up for it, I''m willing to give it a try."

    The decision wasn''t hard to make. Sun Xinyi had been wanting to change jobs anyway, and she might adapt even more quickly if her boss was Yang.

    "Good!"

    "Thene to report for duty tomorrow!"

    In his mind, Yang Hao already had a n; he would have the capable Xu Yali as his primary secretary, and Sun Xinyi as his secondary secretary.

    The two were close friends, and Xu Yali could mentor Sun Xinyi.

    He was quite satisfied with thisbination.

    "Yang, where should I go to report for duty?" Sun Xinyi, who had never worked in an office since graduating and joining the fitness industry, was very curious about thepany she was going to work for.

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group," Yang Hao said.

    "What??"

    Sun Xinyi blinked her beautiful eyes: "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group seems to be where my friend works."

    "That''s right, you''ll be colleagues from now on."

    Yang Hao nodded, and then jokingly said, "Maybe, probably I''m that lecherous boss she was talking about!"

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Sun Xinyi looked embarrassed, but more than that, she felt embarrassed for her friend since thement hadn''te from her.

    "Yang, are you really Li''s boss?"

    Sun Xinyi asked in disbelief.

    "Xu Yali, right?"

    Yang Hao directly mentioned the other person''s name.

    "Yes, her!" Sun Xinyi nodded.

    "Then that''s correct. I just took over Jiangcheng Newspaper Group today. There''s only her left in the president''s office. Originally, I nned to transfer her out because I didn''t know if she was someone else''s spy ced by my side, but now I can be sure she''s not!"

    "So, I''m really going to be colleagues with Li?"

    Sun Xinyi felt that everything was happening too suddenly, but of course, for her, this surprise was more than wee.

    Not only had she resolved her employment issue, but she would also be colleagues with her close friend, which would make it much easier to adapt.

    "Yes, you''ll be working closely from now on."

    Yang Hao finished thest piece of beef in his meal box, then wiped his mouth with a napkin: "However, we can''t stop these fitness sessions, we''ll still need to find time to train for an hour every day!"

    This fitness center was about toe into his possession; naturally, he couldn''t give up halfway.

    The perks from the System were not to be wasted!

    Zhang Liang Spicy Hot Pot.

    This restaurant was located near Xu Wenqian''s workce.

    At the moment, she had half a cuttlefish ball in her mouth, her eyes wide open.

    After a moment of shock, she quickly swallowed the cuttlefish ball and eximed in astonishment, "So, the big viin just like that is gone?"

    Li Manni, who had be the director of the new media operations center and didn''t have much work at the moment, had invited her best friend to have lunch together.

    "Yes!"

    Li Manni nodded: "One dismissed, another reassigned, and Director Chang is very likely to resign on his own initiative!"

    "Not only that, but I got promoted..." Li Manni also mentioned her job transfer.

    Xu Wenqian was even more shocked: "So, you''re now the director of the new media operations center at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group??"

    Li Manni nodded: "Even though I have the title of director, Manager Wang said that including me, there are only five employees in the new media operations center."

    "And the other four haven''t even shown up yet!"

    "No, no, no, there is someone..."

    Xu Wenqian''s eyes lit up, and she said with a smile: "Director Li, what do you think of me?"

    "Huh?"

    "You want to switch jobs?"

    Li Manni hadn''t considered the possibility that her best friend, who was currently a new media editor, might want to join.

    "Of course, I would love to if I could!"

    "This is the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group after all, much better than the dodgypany I work for now!" Xu Wenqian said with a hopeful face.

    "Manager Wang did say that if I have someone suitable, I could rmend them."

    Li Manni remembered what Wang Zhen had said.

    "Then rmend me~!"

    "Quick, quick, rmend me..."

    Xu Wenqian acted as if she couldn''t wait.

    "Alright, alright, I''ll rmend you!"

    Li Manniughed and nodded, then added with a puzzled look: "But who could be helping me from behind the scenes?"

    "I don''t know anyone at the group headquarters!"

    "And it was such a precise strike; clearly, the person knew my situation, but the only people who know about my situation are Tang and you, Wenqian."

    "Tang doesn''t have that kind of power, otherwise, she would have been promoted a long time ago..."

    "That''s right, it''s me!!"

    Xu Wenqian stuck out her chest proudly and boasted: "How about that, my dear Nini, are you moved?"

    Li Manni simply rolled her eyes at her silly best friend.

    If she had that much influence, she wouldn''t be stuck raging impotently on Weixun...

    "Actually, there is another person who knows about your situation."

    At that moment, Xu Wenqian said quietly.

    "Who is it?"

    Li Manni looked at her best friend with suspicion.

    "Yang!"

    "I sent him a Weixun message that you were being mistreated, and then he immediately called me to ask for your details..." Xu Wenqian confessed.

    "My brother-inw??"

    Li Manni''s eyes shone slightly. If that person was her brother-inw, everything made sense.

 Chapter 105: Sisters: Xueru and Bingru (4 updates, asking for monthly passes)

    After the incident, Li Manni had been wondering who was secretly helping her.

    But she had no clue at all because she didn''t know any big shots with that kind of clout.

    Later, she even considered her brother-inw, but felt it was unlikely; she hadn''t talked to her brother-inw about her predicament. What''s more, even if she had, he might not be able to intervene in the affairs of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    However, after Xu Wenqian exined, the situation became clear.

    Although Li Manni didn''t know how her brother-inw could have such influence, she was sure that it had to be his doing.

    Because amongst the people she knew, the only one who could help her like that was probably her brother-inw!

    "I didn''t expect Yang to be so powerful."

    "He even has connections in the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, and they must be pretty strong ones!"

    Xu Wenqian eximed with emotion.

    "I''ll go ask my brother-inw this afternoon," Li Manni said, her voice trailing off.

    "Go for it, go for it!"

    "And try to set up a meeting or something. Otherwise, Yang might get snatched up by some little vixen out there!" Xu Wenqian teased, giggling.

    Hearing her say that, Li Manni couldn''t help but remember Zhao Yingying, whom she had met at the parent-child sports day, being very attentive to her brother-inw.

    Speaking of the sports day, she was reminded of the book her brother-inw was reading, "After Divorce, My Younger Aunt Fell in Love with Me".

    After that sports day, she even searched for the book out of curiosity and nced through it, but the content was really too explicit. The author, Youzi y, had no bottom line!

    It was all risqu¨¦ without hesitation, and the main characters'' roles were too rtable for her. It made her feel ufortably hot all over, and she dared not read any further...

    Themercial street behind Starlight City.

    happiness coffee.

    Wang Xueru had gradually be ustomed to her role as a caf¨¦ owner.

    Since it was a weekday, the ce was quite empty.

    Right now, she was showing her cousin from her third uncle''s family, Wang Bingru, around the caf¨¦.

    Wang Bingru would start graduate studies at Jiangcheng University in September, so she was free from academic pressure for the next half a year.

    "Sis, this caf¨¦ must have required a big investment, right?"

    After touring the coffee shop, the sisters sat down by the window.

    "Yeah, it was okay,"

    Wang Xueru didn''t feel like telling her sister the whole truth, especially since her rtionship with Yang Hao wasn''t confirmed.

    "How about Ie help out in the shop?"

    "I''m not under much academic pressure until sses start in September, and I''d like to work for a while to improve myself," Wang Bingru volunteered.

    "It''s not that you can''t work in the shop."

    "But being a waitress in a coffee shop won''t really give you any training."

    Wang Xueru naturally didn''t mind her sistering to help but, as she said, being a waitress in a coffee shop wouldn''t offer much in terms of real training.

    "Actually, I wanted to intern at a big corporation for a while, but with my situation, nopany would want me. After all, I can only work for a few months..." Wang Bingru said, shaking her head helplessly.

    "Yeah, that''s true."

    "Thene help out in the shop. But as you''ve seen, it''s not busy. Most of the time, you''d just be sitting around ying on your phone."

    As Wang Xueru was speaking, an Ascend U8 suddenly stopped outside the store.

    Upon seeing the car, Wang Xueru''s eyes lit up, and she immediately got up and went to the door.

    "Bingru, you sit here for a bit," she said.

    Wang Bingru looked at her sister with curiosity and then turned her attention to the Ascend U8 outside the window. She wasn''t familiar with cars and didn''t recognize it, only noticing itsrge size.

    Yang Hao got out of the car and immediately saw Wang Xueruing to greet him. Today, the attractive young woman was dressed in a style that made her look younger.

    "How are you adjusting to the new role?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I''m starting to get used to it," Wang Xueru replied.

    "That''s good..."

    Yang Hao naturally put his arm around Wang Xueru''s slender waist and cheekily asked, "Is the kitchen hood working well?"

    Upon hearing this code phrase, Wang Xueru''s cheeks flushed red, and she whispered, "My sister is in the shop!"

    "Your sister?"

    Yang Hao, who had just entered the shop, nced around and then saw Wang Bingru, who was dressed youthfully and attractively. She wore a ck and white round-neck sweater paired with denim shorts and knee-high socks.

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    A segment of soft, full thighs were exposed to the air, quite eye-catching!

    "Yang, this is my sister Wang Bingru."

    "I''ve mentioned her before, the child from my third uncle''s family. She will be starting her postgraduate studies at Jiangcheng University in September!"

    "Bingru, this is Yang," Xueru introduced.

    Wang Xueru introduced the two of them.

    "Hello, Yang~!"

    With a smile, Wang Bingru greeted him. Although her sister hadn''t introduced this Brother Yang''s identity, Wang Bingru could tell their rtionship was out of the ordinary.

    "Hello, Bingru."

    "A graduate student from Jiangcheng University, impressive!"

    Yang Haoplimented her with a chuckle, although what he really wanted topliment was Wang Bingru''s appearance.

    This girl was prettier than her sister, Wang Xueru, and taller too; she looked to be at least 168 cm if not 170.

    However, young as she was, shecked the mature charm that Wang Xueru carried.

    "It''s precisely because I want to pursue a graduate degree that it''s awkward; I can''t even find a bigpany to get some practical experience..." Wang Bingruined offhand.

    "Are you looking for a job?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I want to intern at a bigpany for a while to improve myself," Wang Bingru shared her aspiration.

    "I see!"

    Yang Hao smiled: "How about an assistant to the CEO?"

    "Ah?"

    "Assistant to the CEO??" Wang Bingru was shocked, then said in a low voice, "Of course, that would be great, but I''m afraid they wouldn''t want me."

    "Which CEO would want an intern who can only work for half a year!"

    "Yang, do you have some connections?"

    Wang Xueru looked at Yang Hao curiously.

    "The connection is myself..."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders, then gave Wang Bingru another once-over; her looks, temperament, and figure were certainly sufficient for an assistant to him!

    If she could join, the CEO''s office would then have three golden flowers!

    Besides, Yang Hao was also considering letting his niece, Li Manni, serve an internship in the CEO''s office for some experience, which would make it four golden flowers!

    Yang Hao briefly fantasized about the scene of the four of them appearing together in uniform...

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    Yep, such an eye-catcher!

    Pretty good, huh, all his indeed!

    Yang Hao even felt they could debut as a girl group.

    Years ago, wasn''t there a very popr group called [Backstreet Boys]? Well,

    Sun Xinyi, Wang Bingru, and the four of them could be called [Harem Girls]!

    Or [CEO''s Girl]!

    Yep, a sure hit if they debuted!

    Indeed, the CEO''s office should be managed like this!!

    Yang Hao silently imagined the situation at the CEO''s office, suddenly feeling the pleasure of being a CEO.

    "Yang, do you own apany?"

    At that moment, Wang Bingru asked, curious.

    "Sort of."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "So, I can really intern at yourpany?" Wang Bingru''s eyes sparkled. Many of her ssmates had already started working, and she too longed for the workce, eager for the experience.

    "Of course!"

    "Since you''re Xueru''s sister, I gotta give you the green light!" Yang Hao affirmed with a smile.

    "Yay!"

    "Thanks, Brother Yang!"

    Wang Bingru cheerfully expressed her gratitude, clearly a very lively character.

    "It''s nothing!"

    Yang Hao waved it off indifferently.

    "Yang, it won''t be a bother for you, will it?" Wang Xueru asked, a bit worried.

    "Not at all."

    "In fact, my office is short-staffed!"

    Yang Hao shook his head. The CEO''s office had already confirmed three people, with Li Manni''s temporary position making four.

    But since Li Manni was only there temporarily, in reality, only three were working, plus the two newbies, Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru...

    Yep, it seems necessary to find an especially capable Director for the CEO''s office!

    Yang Hao silently made up his mind.

 Chapter 112: 105, The President is actually my Brother-in-law! (Seeking monthly votes)

    Walking out of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group Headquarters.

    Cai Meichen took a deep breath, waited until her emotions had somewhat calmed down, and then took out her mobile phone to call her niece Jiang Yuqi.

    "Auntie, what''s wrong?"

    Jiang Yuqi''s voice came through the phone.

    "I''ve just finished an interview with Jiangcheng Newspaper Group..." Cai Meichen said.

    "And then?"

    Jiang Yuqi felt very strange, her aunt usually wouldn''t discuss work matters with her, partly because they were in different fields, and also because Cai Meichen felt that Jiang Yuqi, a young girl like her, couldn''t give any useful advice.

    So she simply didn''t talk about work, but today her aunt surprisingly initiated a call to talk about the interview.

    "Who was the repairman you foundst night, whose dad is he?" Cai Meichen asked.

    "Xixi, what happened?"

    "You must take good care of Princess Xixi at the kindergarten!"

    "Huh?"

    "Auntie, you''re acting weird."

    Jiang Yuqi on the other end of the phone was a bit confused; her aunt always acted very logically, but now she seemed to be speaking disjointedly.

    "What he said is true!"

    Cai Meichen blurted out another seemingly randomment.

    "Huh?"

    "Who has taken over my auntie??"

    "Come down!!!"

    Her aunt was acting too strangely today, as if possessed by something filthy. She was speaking in Hua Country''snguage, yet Jiang Yuqi couldn''t understand a word, and couldn''t help butin about it on the phone.

    "I mean to tell you, Xixi''s dad is really the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "It was him who was interviewing me just now!"

    Cai Meichen revealed the mystery.

    "Eh???"

    "Brother Yang is the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group???"

    Jiang Yuqi was stunned.

    She couldn''t help but think back to the scene fromst night; the man had voluntarily revealed that he was the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Then, both of them hadn''t believed it, and her aunt even imed she was the president''s wife!

    "What Brother Yang, that''s Mr. Yang!"

    Cai Meichen corrected her niece about Yang Hao''s title, then emphasized, "I''ve just finished checking Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s share structure, Mr. Yang owns 28% of the shares, making him the biggest shareholder after the government of Jiangcheng City!"

    "Based on Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s market value of 500 million, his worth is nearly 150 million, a genuine billionaire!!"

    "Ah?"

    "Xixi''s dad is a billionaire!!"

    Jiang Yuqi waspletely shocked; she''d never dreamed that there was a little tycoon like Xixi in her ss.

    Now she understood why her aunt had told her to take good care of Xixi.

    The girl''s father was a billionaire and the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    In other words, the little foodie in Jiang Yuqi''s eyes was actually the president''s daughter, the little princess of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    "So, take good care of her!"

    Cai Meichen instructed, then hung up the phone.

    Inside Belle Kindergarten.

    Jiang Yuqi was in the hallway when she took the call, and after hearing the dial tone, she pocketed her mobile phone and returned to the ssroom.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, Peng Haoxuan took my eraser!"

    Xixi came running up with a pout.

    What!!!

    The little fatty dared to snatch Princess Xixi''s eraser!!

    Jiang Yuqi immediately looked at the little fatty Peng Haoxuan: "Give the eraser back to Xixi."

    "Oh..."

    Peng Haoxuan obediently returned the eraser.

    "Don''t take things from Xixi in the future!"

    Jiang Yuqi also took the opportunity to instruct and then pointed to a spot far away from Xixi: "Peng Haoxuan, go sit over there."

    Peng Haoxuan was the naughtiest in the ss.

    So Jiang Yuqi decided to move this little fatty''s seat farther away from Xixi, to prevent any unintended harm to the president''s precious daughter!!

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    The interviews were still ongoing, but the process had noticeably sped up. Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen both knew very well that Mr. Yang was fond of Cai Meichen, who stood out among the interviewees with her looks and figure.

    This aligned with his approach to forming the president''s office.

    The president''s office already had three golden flowers, and with Cai Meichen, it would be four!

    During the interview, Wang Zhen received a Weixin message. He didn''t pay much attention to it at first, but a cursory nce revealed that the message was from Li Manni.

    She was asking Wang Zhen if he could rmend someone to work at the New Media Operations Center.

    Taking advantage of a break after an interviewee finished, Wang Zhen quickly reported this matter to Yang Hao.

    "That''s certainly no problem, tell her to bring the person to headquarters to go through the hiring procedures."

    "After that''s done, have theme to my office..."

    Yang Hao immediately thought of whom his sister-inw wished to rmend.

    If all went as expected, it would naturally be Xu Wenqian, who was in new media editing.

    By noon, the interviews had ended.

    "Who do you think is suitable?"

    Yang Hao asked for the opinions of Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen.

    "Mr. Yang, I think that Cai Meichen is not bad, the most well-rounded among all the interviewees!" Wei Zhengyi said right away.

    "Mr. Yang, I agree with Mr. Wei, Cai Meichen has strong business capabilities, and I believe she will be a good assistant!" Wang Zhen quickly seconded.

    "Alright, then I''ll listen to you."

    "Have herplete the onboarding process as soon as possible!"

    After speaking, Yang Hao stood up and left the meeting room.

    "This counts as listening to us??"

    Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen exchanged looks, both somewhat speechless.

    Banana Media.

    This was a smallpany with only about a dozen employees.

    Xu Wenqian sat in front of herputer editing videos when a Weixin notification popped up from her best friend Li Manni, telling her toe with her to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group to handle the hiring paperwork.

    Ah!

    It''s settled!!!

    Xu Wenqian was overjoyed.

    Where she worked now, this small workshop offered a low sry, a hefty workload, and frequent overtime. She had long wanted to change jobs.

    Just yesterday, she had mentioned joining the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s New Media Operation Center to Li Manni, and to her surprise, it had really worked out.

    "We have a lot of work today."

    "Everyone will need to work overtime tonight!"

    Just as Xu Wenqian was preparing to go find her boss to resign, he happened to arrive at the office area.

    Upon hearing that they would have to work overtime again, everyone had an expression of utter despair, but no one said anything. After all, speaking up was useless and would only displease the boss.

    The current job market was tight, and working overtime was better than being unemployed.

    Bang!

    While everyone was ustomed to staying silent, the sound of a chair hitting a wall suddenly drew everyone''s attention.

    The boss, who was about to leave, paused in his steps and looked in the direction of the noise, then saw Xu Wenqian standing up from her workstation. She had intentionally kicked her chair backward to make the loud noise.

    "Xu Wenqian, what are you doing???"

    The boss felt his authority was being challenged.

    "I quit!!"

    Xu Wenqian said confidently.

    As soon as she spoke, all her colleagues turned their gaze towards her.

    In their eyes was first a bit of shock, which then turned into envy.

    Facing unreasonable demands for overtime, they also longed to say "I quit!"

    Unfortunately, they didn''t have the courage.

    But now, Xu Wenqian was doing what they didn''t dare to!

    The boss was initially stunned, then said coldly, "You can quit, but you didn''t apply in advance, so you won''t get paid for the half-month."

    "Don''t want it!"

    "I''m not serving here anymore!!"

    Xu Wenqian collected her things and left with her backpack held high.

    It was only after she had left thepany that the boss came back to his senses, his face turning green...

    Meanwhile, the other employees who didn''t have the guts to act as boldly as Xu Wenqian were secretly thrilled.

    The unscrupulous boss who always exploited them finally faced a setback!

    And Xu Wenqian, having left the office building, was still in a state of excitement!

    She felt she was incredibly cool!

    She was practically the protagonist of a wish-fulfillment story!

    However, after calming down a bit, she felt a pang of regret for the half-month''s sry she had lost.

    But there was nothing she could do about it. Although the boss pressured them, these hardworking employees, every day, resigning indeed required advance application, and she wasn''t in the right there.

    Hopefully, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would offer a higher sry!

    Xu Wenqian prayed silently in her heart.

    An hourter.

    Xu Wenqian and her best friend Li Manni met up at the entrance of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group Headquarters.

    "Manni, you have no idea how awesome I felt just now!"

    "The unscrupulous boss''s face turned green..."

    As soon as they met, Xu Wenqian started to recount her heroic deed.

    "So, you lost half a month''s sry." Li Manni stated bluntly.

    "Ah?"

    "Can you not hit where it hurts?!" Xu Wenqian made a disconste face. "I''ll have to cut back and scrimping next month!"

    The two talked as they walked into the office building. Li Manni casually nced around and spotted an acquaintance.

    Chang Ruihua, who had been transferred to the headquarters security department, was standing in his security uniform on duty in the lobby.

    You have to say, with his age and appearance, he really looked the part in the uniform.

    Chang Ruihua also saw Li Manni, and he subconsciously averted his gaze, now full of regret!

    After being reassigned yesterday, he sought out his backer in the group headquarters, Vice President Liu Sen, in charge of marketing, only to find out that his demotion was a direct order from the new president, and no one could save him.

    Chang Ruihua, unable to get even a penny ofpensation, had no choice but to report to the headquarters'' security department.

    The head of the security department at headquarters knew he was dealt with by the new president, and naturally didn''t offer him a warm wee. Although Chang held the title of deputy director, he still got assigned to guard duty.

    Seeing Chang Ruihua in his dejected state, Li Manni felt a satisfying sense of vengeance. Although she was kindhearted, she was no saint.

    That old man tried to use the little power he had to coerce her, just the thought made her sick!

    So when she saw Chang Ruihua, all Li Manni could think was that he got what he deserved and was not worthy of sympathy!

    The two took the elevator to the human resources department.

    Upon hearing that Li Manni was bringing someone, Wang Zhen enthusiastically led them to the reception room.

    "Ms. Xu, let me briefly exin the benefits of your position," he said.

    "The job grade is T3, with a monthly sry of 8K, fifteen sries a year, and a separate performance bonus..."

    Normally, interns at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were graded T1, and regr employees were T2.

    Xu Wenqian''s position as a new media center operations editor didn''t have an internship phase; it was directly a T2 role normally, but she came rmended by Li Manni.

    Wang Zhen granted her a favor to Manni by giving Xu a T3 grade.

    And Xu Wenqian was overjoyed. Her previous sry was only four thousand, so this was a direct doubling, plus fifteen sries a year!

    For her, it was like living in a dream.

    "The two of you, our president wants to see you."

    "The president''s office is on the eighth floor; you can go straight up," Wang Zhen told them after they signed the contract.

    "The president wants to see us??"

    The two exchanged nces, both somewhat bewildered.

    They were still unaware that Yang Hao was the president.

    The previous day, Li Manni had sent Yang Hao a message to ask if he was the one who helped, and although he admitted to helping, he didn''t mention that he was the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Therefore, upon hearing that the president wanted to see them, they naturally felt a bit nervous.

    "Why does the president want to see us?"

    "Manni, he doesn''t have any designs on you, does he?" Xu Wenqian muttered softly while waiting for the elevator.

    "I have never met him; how could that be possible." Li Manni shook her head, but she felt uneasy in her heart, uncertain of what the president intended.

    Soon, the two took the elevator to the eighth floor.

    Wow, beauties!

    Three of them!

    Upon seeing the threedies in the president''s office, Xu Wenqian couldn''t help but marvel internally.

    "Director Li, right?"

    "Please follow me~!"

    Xu Yali had already received notice from Yang Hao that the new media operations center''s Director Li wasing.

    However, she didn''t expect Director Li to be so beautiful, on a par with Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, or perhaps even surpassing them.

    Li Manni and Xu Wenqian were led into the president''s office, still confused.

    Then, the two of them saw a familiar silhouette.

    At the moment, Yang Hao was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the scenery outside. Hearing the door open, he turned around with a smile on his face.

    Then, Li Manni and Xu Wenqian both eximed simultaneously:

    "Brother-inw!"

    "Yang!"

    Shock colored both of their pretty faces.

    Li Manni especially found it unbelievable; she never dreamt that the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would turn out to be her brother-inw!!

 Chapter 107: 100, could it be that he wants me to bear him a son (asking for monthly votes)?

    No, you call ten million pocket money???

    Wang Bingru looked at the man sitting in the driver''s seat with a face full of shock.

    She felt that the "middle-aged idol drama" she was following was just too ridiculous!

    Forget middle-aged idol dramas, no idol drama would dare to portray something like this!

    Giving away ten million as pocket money!!

    Even if it was ten million game coins, that''d still take a lot of money to top up!

    Wang Bingru suddenly felt that pursuing her master''s degree might not be all that meaningful. Even if she graduated and found a decent job, earning an annual sry of two hundred thousand, it would take her fifty years of saving without spending a cent to earn ten million!

    But could she work for fifty years?

    Obviously not!!

    Isn''t it said that divorced women with children have no market?

    What is this situation!

    My sister barely got divorced when she was taken care of by such a wealthy guy!!

    If this were posted online, wouldn''t the fantasy girls throw a big party overnight!!

    Look! Divorced women with children are in such demand!

    One day, a domineering CEO will drive up in a U8 and casually give me ten million pocket money to spend!!

    There was a popr show called Double Happiness, in which Sect Leader Huang yed a domineering CEO who, after more than a decade of being single, finally waited for his true love with a child to get divorced...

    At that time, Wang Bingru cursed the screenwriter as brain-damaged, writing that kind of misleading plot for women.

    Now it seems the screenwriter was too conservative.

    Reality is far more exciting than TV dramas!

    "Yang, isn''t this too much..."

    Wang Xueru came back to her senses and said with a conflicted face.

    Her family was well-off and she didn''t usually ce too much emphasis on money, but that was within the amounts she couldprehend.

    Now they were talking about ten million transferred to her ount.

    Plus, the coffee shop he bought for her previously, that''s a total of eighteen million!

    All this money could marry several young girls!!

    Could it be he wants me to have a son for him??

    Although thews of the country are clear, children born outside of marriage have the same rights, including inheritance, as those born within marriage.

    But, Yang has been ying by his own rules these past few days, it''s impossible to get pregnant!

    Wang Xueru was dazed by the ten million and couldn''t help but let her thoughts run wild.

    "It''s only ten million."

    Yang Hao casually replied, while thinking to himself: Xueru, you are a sensible woman. Remember to settle the bill when we go shoppingter!

    The money specifically for spending could only be spent on Wang Xueru, but now that Yang Hao had transferred it to her, she was in charge. So if she took the initiative to spend money on Yang Hao, it wouldn''t be against the rules.

    Of course, Yang Hao, being a tycoon, wasn''t exactly looking to fleece Wang Xueru, but it was a "difficult time" after all, he hadn''t taken off yet financially, so saving where possible.

    And now, Yang Hao''s "it''s only" had Bingru all turned around.

    No, if you say ten million, it''s ten million, adding "it''s only" is just too impolite!

    This ten million was made to feel like it was just one buck.

    "Yang, let''s spend this money then!"

    "I can''t possibly spend that much myself..."

    Wang Xueru indeed was sensible, proactively suggesting.

    "It''s all the same which money we spend, didn''t you say what''s yours is mine?"

    Yang Hao put on an act of waving his hand, then added, "Money, you see, is meant to be spent. If you run out, just tell me, and I''ll transfer another ten million to you!"

    "Uh, no need."

    "This is enough..."

    Wang Xueru quickly shook her head.

    Meanwhile, Wang Bingru waspletely stunned by Yang Hao''s "spend it and I''ll give you another ten million"!

    It turns out that themon man and the wealthy have different units of currency.

    For us regr folks, our unit of currency is "yuan," "bucks."

    But for them, the wealthy, it''s "ten thousand," "ten million"!

    Wang Bingru began to understand what it meant to "live in the same world, yet exist in a different space-time."

    The world is still this world.

    But what you and the wealthy see are definitely not the same world!

    Yang Hao''s destination this time was Henglong za.

    Starlight City''s luxury brands were notprehensive,cking giants like Herm¨¨s, whereas Henglong was different, nearly every luxury brand was represented there.

    After parking the car in the underground garage, the three of them took the elevator to the first floor.

    "Yang, are you nning to buy formal attire?"

    Wang Xueru, arm in arm with Yang Hao, asked.

    Since both of them were single, there was no need for discretion.

    "Yes."

    "Clothes that can also be worn on formal asions," Yang Hao nodded.

    "Then let''s go to Herm¨¨s!"

    In fact, Wang Xueru had not really shopped much at Herm¨¨s before, because it was too expensive, not something her social ss could afford.

    But today was different, with ten million lying in her ount, she was full of confidence.

    However, Wang Xueru was not thinking of buying anything for herself, but wanted to pick out a few outfits for Yang Hao.

    Wang Bingru followed behind them, and this was her first time setting foot in a Herm¨¨s boutique.

    Her parents were ordinary sried workers, and luxury goods were something they didn''t even dare dream about.

    But once inside the store and looking at the price tags on the shelves, she felt they were kind of cheap.

    Well, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions...

    But Yang casually transferred ten million pocket money to my sister.

    If only I also had ten million.

    In her heart, Wang Bingru silently thought, then all her wishes coulde true!

    With that thought in mind, she subconsciously nced at Yang, who was walking in front of her, and a crazy idea suddenly sprouted in her mind!

    No, no!!

    He is my sister''s man!!

    Wang Bingru quickly shook her head to dispel the terrifying thought that had arisen in her mind.

    An hourter.

    The three of them left the Herm¨¨s store, having spent a total of over 1.5 million.

    Wang Xueru picked out three sets of clothes from head to toe for Yang Hao and also bought two suits for her sister to wear to work.

    She herself hadn''t nned on buying anything, but Yang Hao had chosen two outfits for her, saying she could wear them next time she fixed the range hood.

    As they were about to leave, she took another look at the season''s new bags, and then Yang Hao also bought it for her, and just this bag alone cost over 400,000!

    Of course, all these were paid for by Wang Xueru!

    Even so, she still felt that the money spent was too little, considering Yang Hao had given her 10 million yuan and she had only spent a few hundred thousand on him.

    "Yang, how about we buy a watch?"

    Wang Xueru pointed at the nearby Rolex store.

    "Hmm, let''s take a look."

    Yang Hao actually didn''t have the habit of wearing a watch, but it seemed like all those big shots wore one.

    As the saying goes: the poor y with cars, the rich y with watches!

    If you don''t have money, you just tinker around!

    Seeing a customer approaching and with a number of Herm¨¨s shopping bags in hand, the salesperson was naturally very enthusiastic.

    After trying on a few models, Yang Hao ultimately chose the tinum version of the "Daytona Cosmograph".

    The list price was 638,100!

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    Although Yang Hao didn''t know much about watches, this one seemed quite to his liking.

    And a price of over 600,000 was considered "affordable", considering the watches that celebrities wore were all worth several million, which was too high-profile.

    How low-key a person was Yang Hao.

    He wasn''t about that life!

    When the three of them left the Rolex store, it was almost four o''clock.

    Both Yang Hao and Wang Xueru had to pick up their children from school.

    Thus, their trip to Henglong za came to an end.

    The total spending was over 2 million.

    After dropping Xueru back at the coffee shop, Yang Hao drove off to pick up Xixi from kindergarten.

    "Sis, how did you get to know this Yang?"

    Once Yang Hao had left, Wang Bingru couldn''t suppress her curiosity any longer.

    In her view, a "god of wealth" like Yang Hao was simply not on the same level as her sister, yet the two hade together and had such a good rtionship.

    "It was a chance encounter."

    Wang Xueru casually brushed it off.

    "How did it happen?"

    "Tell me in detail!" Wang Bingru put on a gossip-eager face.

    "I''ll tell you another time, I need to pick up Nuonuo from school..."

    Wang Xueru really had no way to exin to her sister how she and Yang Hao came together, so she simply slipped away.

    Belle Kindergarten.

    As soon as Yang Hao got out of his car, Fat Peng came rushing out, his chubby face full of smiles: "Yang, we meet again."

    Yang Hao nced at Fat Peng and couldn''t help but silently criticize in his heart, you''re obviously waiting for me!

    "Howe you''ve been picking up the kidtely?"

    Yang Hao remembered that it was previously Peng Hao''s wife who picked up their child, but ever since he had tipped the man 700,000, the task seemed to have fallen on him.

    "The book tanked, so I''ve got no motivation to write!"

    Fat Peng chuckled, but in reality, it was his wife who had assigned him the task of repairing the rtionship with the "god of wealth", Yang Hao.

    So, he had no choice but to wait for Yang Hao here under the pretext of picking up the child.

    "That''s good, who asked you to stop writing sexy stuff!"

    Yang Hao casually criticized, and Fat Peng''s book that had always involved racy content, "After the Divorce, My Little Aunt Fell for Me," had performed very well.

    "What Yang said is true; I only have myself to me for being so pretentiously virtuous!" Fat Peng nodded repeatedly, then with a lecherous expression, he said, "Yang, I have the Wechat of our web-lit circle''s number one beauty. Do you want to add her?"

    "She always posed as a male author in our group, calling everyone ''brother'', but one time when I was reading in the library, I saw a beautiful girl typing away in the reading area. I sneaked a peek at what she was writing, and I was shocked..."

    Fat Peng shared how he found out the identity of the number one beauty in the web-literature circle, seeming quite proud of himself.

    However, Yang Hao had no interest in this so-called number one beauty of the web-lit circle.

    He already had plenty of beauties around him; he didn''tck one more hikikomori girl!

    Fat Peng had also hoped to add Yang Hao back on Wechat through this "matchmaker" approach.

    But Yang Hao simply wasn''t interested.

    By this time, the kindergarten was just letting out, and Jiang Yuqi led the children from the second ss out.

    "Daddy!"

    "Old Peng!!"

    Xixi and Peng Haoxuan both spotted their fathers.

    However, their ways of addressing them werepletely different.

    Peng Haoxuan, the little chubby boy, actually called Fat Peng "Old Peng."

    "Brat!"

    "I told you not to learn from your mom!" Fat Peng scolded with a dark expression.

    "That''s quite an intimate way of calling you..."

    Yang Hao joked around with a smile, but he couldn''t have dreamed that this would be a boomerang.

    He then heard Xixi mimic, saying: "Old Yang~!"

    Uh...

    Yang Hao''s smile froze on his lips as he subconsciously looked at the little chubby boy, Peng Haoxuan.

    He couldn''t help butin in his heart: Damn, this little chubby boy is toxic!!

    My good little Xixi has been led astray by him...

 Chapter 108: 101, TrueÂ· Repair Range Hood (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    Fat Peng really wanted tough, but he was afraid that if he did, his patron Yang wouldn''t be pleased.

    So, he ended up in a state of trying to contain hisughter, biting his teeth so hard while the fat on his chubby face trembled slightly from the upturned corners of his mouth...

    "If you want tough, justugh. Don''t fucking hold it in until you hurt yourself internally!"

    Yang Hao rolled his eyes, Fat Peng''s expression made him really ufortableˇŞit would be better if he''d justughed openly.

    "Er, hahaha..."

    "Yang, actually, I didn''t, didn''t feel likeughing..."

    Fat Pengughed while denying the fact that he wanted tough.

    Damn!

    Die in a ditch!!

    Yang Hao cursed inwardly but picked up Xixi and said with a serious face, "Don''t learn from Peng Haoxuan in the future."

    "But Daddy said it''s affectionate to call him that~!"

    Xixi pouted her little mouth.

    Yang Hao was at a loss for words, "Okay, I take back the boomerang."

    "Daddy, what is a boomerang?" Xixi asked, puzzled.

    "It''s nothing, I''m taking you to your drawing ss!"

    Yang Hao patted the little girl''s forehead and then said to Jiang Yuqi, "Mrs. Jiang, I''ll first drop Xixi off at the supplementary ss, and I''lle back to pick you upter."

    "Mhm, no rush, I''ll be off workter."

    The two had agreed yesterday that Yang Hao would help Mrs. Jiang repair her range hood.

    Yep, this time it was for realˇŞrepairing the range hood!

    Also, yesterday Yang Hao received his first skill from the System while doing a task for NPC Wang Xueru: Master Level Home Appliance Repair Skill!

    So, Yang Hao now truly had a skill to his name!

    "Yang, are you really not going to add that female author?"

    Before leaving, Fat Peng asked yet again.

    "Not adding!"

    Yang Hao decisively refused.

    A female author mixing into the male readers'' domainˇŞnormal in spirit, my foot!

    It''s the same principle as male authors meddling in the female readers'' domain...

    Just picture Fat Peng writing romance torture novels in the female domain, and you''ll get it!

    "Alright~"

    Fat Peng seemed a bit disappointed, not expecting that even the beauty trick wouldn''t work.

    Yang Hao dropped Xixi off at the drawing ss training center and then returned to the kindergarten.

    After a short wait,

    Jiang Yuqi got off work.

    The young Mrs. Jiang went for the sweet-girl style, wearing a gray one-piece sweater, looking very obedient with her slightly curled long hair.

    It was already mid tote March, a time for erratic clothing choices. Walking the streets of Jiangcheng, you''d find that fashionable young women had already started showing off their thighs, while conservative aunties remained bundled up tight.

    Jiang Yuqi was clearly among the fashionable young women. Her one-piece sweater had a rather unusual design. Every time Yang Hao saw someone wearing something simr, he couldn''t help but worry about their convenience when using the restroom...

    "Yang, thanks for going to the trouble ofing all this way."

    After the meet-up, Jiang Yuqi politely said.

    "It''s no trouble at all, just a small effort."

    Yang Hao waved his hand, indicating for Jiang Yuqi to get into the car.

    The apartment that Mrs. Jiang rented was a ten-minute drive from the kindergarten. It was in a standard residential area, much better than the resettlementmunity where Yang Hao was currently living.

    The residential area separated pedestrians from traffic, so Yang Hao could only park outside themunity and then walk in with Jiang Yuqi.

    On the way, Yang Hao chatted with Mrs. Jiang about Xixi''s performance at the kindergarten.

    The feedback he got was that she could eat, could sleep, but always felt sleepy during study time...

    Alright, the signs of poor academic performance had already begun to show!

    The apartment Jiang Yuqi rented was on the 17th floor and also had a fingerprint lock.

    She entered her fingerprint, the door opened, and then she froze.

    "Ah?"

    "Little aunt!!"

    "You''re at home..."

    In the living room, there was a woman trying on clothesˇŞa backless evening gownˇŞand for the purpose of seeing the effect, she had gone braless. She was standing sideways in front of a fitting mirror, and from the angle of the doorway, one had a very generous view.

    If it had just been Jiang Yuqi returning home, naturally it wouldn''t matter, but now Yang Hao was standing right behind her.

    "Qiqi, why did you bring a man home??"

    Cai Meichen was shocked and hurriedly adjusted her stance to face the doorway.

    Having had his fill of the view, Yang Hao, the gentleman, turned away: "Sorry, I''m here to help fix the range hood."

    "Qiqi, you could have told me in advance..."

    Cai Meichen picked up the clothes on the sofa and quickly slipped back into the bedroom.

    Jiang Yuqi stuck out her tongue lightly, thinking to herself: You alwayse and go without notice; how would I know you''re at home!

    "Yang,e in."

    "She''s gone back to her room already!"

    Jiang Yuqi changed into her slippers and then waved Yang Hao in.

    However, the apartment they rented didn''t have slippers for men, so Jiang Yuqi had to hand over a pair of women''s slippers to Yang Hao.

    "Yang, we don''t usually have men here, so please make do with these."

    Yang Hao didn''t mind, but seeing his size 43 feet squeezed into someone''s size 39 pink slippers was quiteical.

    "Was that just your little aunt??"

    Yang Hao was mainly curious about the term "little aunt," as the woman didn''t look too old, probably only around thirty.

    "Mhm, she''s my actual little aunt."

    "She''s usually very busy with work, often traveling and entertaining, and seldom at home."

    Jiang Yuqi briefly exined.

    But then, another question arose: she was surnamed Jiang, while her aunt was called Cai Meichen.

    Normally, they should share the same family name.

    But Yang Hao didn''t know Cai Meichen''s name, so he didn''t have such doubts.

    And the truth was, Jiang Yuqi had changed her surname to her mother''s because her dad ran off with another woman when she was very young, and there had been no news of him ever since.

    Upon learning that the person was indeed Jiang Yuqi''s younger aunt, Yang Hao didn''t ask any further but took a look at the living environment of Jiang Yuqi''s rented house.

    It was a three-bedroom house, with a total area of about 120 square meters.

    Yang Hao remembered that Liang XiaoLu, the homeroom teacher of the second-year ss he had won the tug of war with during the parents-children sports day, seemed to be Jiang Yuqi''s roommate, which meant that three women were living in this house.

    Divided among the three of them, the rent should not be expensive.

    "Yang, here''s some water for you."

    Jiang Yuqi handed a bottle of mineral water to Yang Hao.

    "Thanks."

    Yang Hao took the water but felt the scene was strangely familiar.

    He remembered that when he had fixed the range hood for Wang Xueru, she seemed to have given him a bottle of mineral water as well.

    "I''ll go check the range hood first."

    Although Yang Hao took the mineral water, he didn''t drink it and went straight into the kitchen.

    Having acquired the Master Level Home Appliance Repair Skill, he was quite eager to test his skills.

    Plus, for a man, fixing something carried a sense of aplishment...

    Yang Hao turned on the range hood and found that the suction was weak, and the sound didn''t seem quite right either.

    "I need to take it apart and check."

    Yang Hao said to Jiang Yuqi, who was standing at the kitchen doorway.

    "That would trouble you, Yang," Jiang Yuqi said, making a pleading gesture.

    Because he had to repair the range hood, Yang Hao purposefully brought a toolbox upstairs, and having the basic tools at hand, he began to disy his home appliance repair skills.

    Just as he was focused on dismantling the range hood, Cai Meichen, who had changed into conservative home clothes, came out of her room and asked Jiang Yuqi, "How was that dress just now?"

    "It was really pretty!"

    Jiang Yuqi answered truthfully.

    "Master, what do you think?"

    Cai Meichen then looked towards Yang Hao.

    "Uh..."

    "Are you asking me??"

    This was the first time Yang Hao had been addressed as "master."

    In fact, it wasn''t wrong.

    I''m the professional, Yang, the master in repairing range hoods and unclogging drains!

    "Didn''t you see it as well?"

    Cai Meichen felt that as a man, Yang Hao''s opinion would carry more weight.

    "Uh, very nice (white)!"

    Yang Hao recalled the scene from just now, his mind filled only with the image of a fair back and the perfectly shaped semicircles.

    As for the clothes?

    Who would notice the clothes at first nce in that situation!

    "Young aunt, Yang isn''t a repairman, he''s a parent from our ss."

    "He just happens to be good at fixing range hoods, so I asked him toe and help."

    Seeing that Cai Meichen had actually mistaken Yang Hao for a repairman, Jiang Yuqi hurriedly exined.

    "Oh, I see!"

    "I''m sorry."

    Cai Meichen quickly apologized.

    "No worries."

    Yang Hao waved his hand nonchntly, continuing to test his skills.

    Cai Meichen and Jiang Yuqi, the aunt and niece pair, started to chat idly.

    "Young aunt, you got off work so early today!"

    "I have already resigned from my previous job."

    "Uh, resigned?"

    Jiang Yuqi was somewhat surprised, as the young aunt hadn''t mentioned resigning before.

    "I submitted my resignationst month and just finished handing over this morning."

    "I was nning to take a break, but a headhuntingpany has offered me a pretty good job, and I n to give it a try tomorrow."

    "What job?"

    Jiang Yuqi asked curiously.

    "Do you know about Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?" Cai Meichen asked back.

    "I know."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded.

    "The position I''m interviewing for is the Director of the President''s Office at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. I heard they just changed their president; I have no idea what kind of temperament or character this president has..." Cai Meichen said wistfully.

    Hearing this, Yang Hao, who had been concentrating on repairing the range hood, subconsciously looked up at Cai Meichen.

    He truly hadn''t expected to meet someone here who was going for an interview for the director position...

    However, this woman''s image and figure did fit the entry requirements of the Harem Girls though it was yet to be seen how capable she was.

    Now that the Harem Girls already had two shirkers, Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, they absolutely couldn''t have a third, or the girl group would be done for!

    "With apany as big as Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, the president must be pretty old, right?"

    Jiang Yuqi casually remarked.

    "Yeah, he should be an old man. I hope he isn''t a pervert!"

    "No matter how much they pay me, I wouldn''t work for a pervert!" Cai Meichen stated firmly.

    "Excuse me for chiming in..."

    At this, Yang Hao, ying with a screwdriver in his hand, said with a chuckle, "As far as I know, the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group isn''t an old man; he''s only in his thirties and is definitely not a pervert. He''s upright, highly moral, and always ready to help others!"

    "Uh, how do you know that?"

    Cai Meichen looked skeptically at Yang Hao.

    "Yang, you don''t work for Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, do you?"

    Jiang Yuqi added curiously.

 Chapter 115: 108, Are Mom and Uncle Fighting (Ask for Monthly Pass)

    "The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    "Is it the Jiangcheng Newspaper where Meichen is going for an interview today?" Liang XiaoLu asked incredulously.

    "Call me Little Aunt!"

    "Taking advantage of me again!"

    Jiang Yuqi gave her bestie a nk stare. It had been mentioned before that their rtionship wasn''t just that of colleaguesˇŞthey were also roommates from college days and got along very well.

    "Let''s not get hung up on titles now!"

    Liang XiaoLu persisted in her questioning, "Is Yang really the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    "Is there a fake president?"

    "Little Aunt specifically called to tell me. I wasn''t going to tell you because I was afraid you''d b!"

    "But you just had someone fix your cupboard door, that''s so inappropriate!"

    Liang XiaoLu spread her hands, "How was I supposed to know he''s a billionaire president?"

    "The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, his assets must be over a billion, right?"

    Liang XiaoLu added anotherment.

    "I checked this morning. Yang owns 28% of Jiangcheng Newspaper''s shares, and just those shares are worth about 150 million."

    After hanging up the phone with Little Aunt Cai Meichen, Jiang Yuqi indeed looked up the situation of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and easily found information about the stock ownership changes that urred a few days ago.

    "150 million!!"

    Liang XiaoLu''s eyes went wide, and then sheined, "So, you yelled for a tycoon worth 150 million toe to our ce to fix the range hoodst night?"

    "Uhhh..."

    "I had no idea yesterday!"

    Thinking about it, Jiang Yuqi felt she really had been quite reckless.

    But now thinking about it, the fact that Mr. Yang actually agreed was really quite approachable of him.

    "Qiqi, you mentioned before that Yang and his wife are divorced, right?"

    Liang XiaoLu suddenly asked.

    "Yeah, what about it?"

    Jiang Yuqi looked at her bestie with suspicion.

    "Nothing much, I just really like Xixi."

    "It would be nice to have a cute little girl like Xixi as a daughter," Liang XiaoLu said smilingly.

    "Heh~!"

    Jiang Yuqi scoffed, "I can hear my grandpa in heaven clicking his tongue at your ns..."

    "Qiqi, listen to yourself. I just want to give Xixi aplete family. Is there something wrong with that?" Liang XiaoLu shrugged her shoulders.

    Jiang Yuqi responded with a roll of her eyes, "I''ll send you off with a quote from Mr. Lu Xun!"

    "What did he say?"

    "You may be ugly, but you sure dream beautiful!"

    "Huh?"

    "Since when did Lu Xun say such a thing!"

    "No wait, it doesn''t matter who said it, Jiang Yuqi, you''re calling me ugly, aren''t you? Friendship over!!"

    ...

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao, who had originally nned to take Xixi home, received a phone call from Li Manni, saying she had made dumplings and invited them over to eat.

    Xixi, the little foodie, was naturally overjoyed at the thought of going to her aunt''s ce to eat dumplings. Of course, Xixi''s happiness wasn''t just because there would be dumplings; she mainly enjoyed ying with her aunt and Wenqian.

    So, Yang Hao stepped on the gas and headed for the Fenghua Residential Area.

    By the time he arrived with Xixi, the dumplings were already wrapped. Li Manni and Xu Wenqian had flour on their faces, which lookedically delightful.

    "What''s the asion today?"

    "Even made dumplings!"

    Xixi sprinted to her aunt''s side as soon as she entered the house, while Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "Wenqian said she wanted to celebrate her new job at Jiangcheng Newspaper!"

    Li Manni, with a dab of dough on her hand, dotted it on Xixi''s nose, eliciting giggles from the little girl.

    "Mr. Yang, I actually wanted to treat you and Xixi to a restaurant meal, but, well... I got docked half a month''s pay when I left mystpany, so I''m a bit strapped for cash," Xu Wenqian said with a frown.

    "Dumplings are great!"

    "Save the fancy meal for next month!"

    Truth be told, whether it was dumplings or a fancy meal, Yang Hao was just tasting them; he was really looking forward to the reward when the progress of the main quest increased again.

    Li Manni went to the kitchen to cook the dumplings, while Xu Wenqian yed with Xixi using the leftover dough from wrapping the dumplings.

    Yang Hao sat on the sofa and checked his Kuaiyin ount, which he had handed over to Meng Chacha to manage. The video where he spent 2.4 million for three beds had be a minor hit, amassing 320,000 likes, and the ount "Mr. Yang Losing Weight" gained another 50,000 followers because of it.

    With that one video, Yang Hao raked in another whopping 400,000 plus...

    The feeling of earning money while lying down was trulyfortable.

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but smile contentedly.

    However, what baffled him was that besides his lips curving upwards, his pants also rose a few centimeters...

    Huh??

    Yang Hao looked down.

    This brother seemed to have a mind of its own.

    At the same time, Yang Hao also felt a burning sensation of indescribable heat!

    Fuck!!

    Wasn''t it supposed to be side effect free?

    What the hell is this???

    Yang Hao recalled the instructions for the little blue bottle.

    Then he found the crucial point [After taking it, kidney function will be at its peak for 24 hours]!

    Shit, this peak doesn''t seem very upright!

    Yang Hao crossed his legs, trying to press it down!

    Then, it turned out to be harder to suppress than an AK!!

    If he forced it, it even hurt a little...

    Fuck!!

    He silently swore, then nced somewhat sheepishly at Xu Wenqian, who was close by and fully engrossed in ying with Xixi, not paying any attention to him.

    Yang Hao breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at Li Manni in the kitchen...

    Uh??

    What''s going on??

    Where are her clothes??

    Fuck!!

    In Yang Hao''s eyes, his sister-inw Li Manni was wearing nothing but an apron!

    But that couldn''t be possible!

    Yang Hao forcefully closed his eyes, then opened them again, and everything returned to normal.

    He understood a bit, the mes of desire within him were nearly overwhelming, causing the subconscious images that lurked in his mind to surface unwittingly...

    No!

    Since when did I wish for Manni to only wear an apron while cooking dumplings!!

    ndering me!

    Defaming me, huh!!

    Yang Hao quickly grabbed a bottle of mineral water and gulped it down.

    "Manni, I''ve got something urgent, Xixi will stay with you for now!"

    He tossed away the empty mineral water bottle and rapidly fled the scene.

    "Brother-inw left??"

    Li Manni heard Yang Hao''s voice, and just as she came out of the kitchen to ask what was going on, he was no longer in the living room.

    "Hmm, he seemed to have some urgent business."

    Xu Wenqian said while kneading the dough, focused on ying with Xixi and not paying much attention to Yang Hao''s situation.

    "Auntie, can I stay over and sleep with you tonight?"

    Xixi seized the opportunity to ask.

    The little girl fondly remembered her aunt''s warm and fragrant quilts.

    And she could also secretly touch her aunt''s "nana," which were so soft and bouncy...

    The little girl even wanted her dad to feel them, to experience that QQ bouncy sensation.

    Yang Hao had no idea about Xixi''s thoughts, otherwise, he would surely be moved to tears!!

    Alright, all you rascals, take a lesson!

    This is what filial piety looks like!!

    Others'' daughters are like little padded jackets!

    Mine is a mink!!

    ...

    The coffee shop.

    Wang Bingru, off work, was tutoring her niece, Shen Yino, with her homework.

    Wang Xueru was chatting with the pastry chef Sun Xingling about new products...

    Just then, the familiar Yongwang U8 suddenly pulled up outside the shop.

    Wang Xueru''s face lit up with joy.

    Earlier, when her sister finished work, she told her about the situation in the president''s office, saying that apart from her as an assistant, there were also two young and pretty secretaries who seemed to have a significant rtionship with Mr. Yang...

    Hearing this news, Wang Xueru was initially somewhat disheartened, thinking that with such young and beautiful girls around Mr. Yang, he might note to see her as often.

    But then, he arrived!

    Wang Bingru also saw the Yongwang U8 parked outside. Having ridden in that car just yesterday, she knew it belonged to Mr. Yang; she subconsciously locked her gaze on the vehicle.

    Indeed, Mr. Yang got out, but his steps were hurried, as if he had urgent business.

    "Yang, you''vee."

    Wang Xueru greeted him with a smiling face.

    "Yeah, I''ve got a bit of an emergency!"

    "Let''s go upstairs and talk~!!"

    Yang Hao immediately took the attractive young woman upstairs.

    "Is something wrong??"

    Wang Xueru thought that Yang really had some urgent matter, as he was acting very differently from when he fixed the kitchen exhaust.

    "Something wrong??"

    Wang Bingru had never seen Mr. Yang so anxious before and couldn''t help but feel worried.

    "Auntie, who is that uncle?"

    Shen Yino blinked herrge eyes, curiously asking.

    "Hmm..."

    "Your mother''s friend!"

    Wang Bingru hesitated slightly, then replied.

    "Could it be her boyfriend?"

    The eight-year-old Shen Yino didn''t quite grasp the true meaning of "boyfriend," but she already had a vague concept of it.

    "Uh..."

    Wang Bingru paused, then flicked the little girl on the head. "What do you know about boyfriends!"

    "Concentrate on your homework!!"

    Upstairs.

    In the [Yellow] themed private room.

    Wang Xueru wanted to ask what was wrong with Yang, but before she could, something was stuffed into her mouth...

    Then Yang Hao, the seasoned repairman, began his forceful operations...

    Initially, Wang Xueru was reserved, mindful that her sister and daughter were downstairs and that three employees hadn''t left work yet!

    But often, we are not in control!

    She wished to be discreet, to restrain herself, to hold back.

    But her sister wouldn''t allow it.

    The dopamine furiously secreted in her body wouldn''t allow it...

    So the sounds of tables, chairs, and walls colliding echoed through the floorboards to the level below.

    At first, Wang Bingru wondered what urgent matter Mr. Yang had!

    But once she realized, the inexperienced assistant, who had seen adult films only with roommates a few times, blushed...

    No, sister and Mr. Yang were showing no consideration for us at all!

    She thought to herself, ncing at her niece and pondering her rtionship with her sister.

    We''re hardly strangers!!

    "Auntie, are Mom and Uncle fighting?"

    Shen Yino, who had also heard the noise, looked up worriedly at her aunt and added, "Uncle is so tall; Mom can''t beat him!"

    "Auntie, maybe you should go help Mom!!"

    "Ah??"

    "I should help??"

    Wang Bingru was stunned by her niece''s question, baffled at how she was supposed to assist.

 Chapter 110: 103, Harem Girls Online (Monthly Ticket Additional Release â‘Ą)

    Sun Xinyi appeared veryposed, but her heart was anything but calm.

    An annual sry of 250,000 yuan!

    That''s a high sry, whether in Jiangcheng or looked at nationwide.

    Don''t look at Kuaiyin''s average annual sry of a million; the reality is that an annual sry exceeding 100,000 is considered high.

    Previously, Sun Xinyi had been following many job postings online, and for someone like her, the basic annual sry was around 50,000 to 60,000 yuan.

    But now, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had offered a sry that was five times that.

    Yesterday, when Yang Hao suggested she be a secretary, Sun Xinyi thought it would be a sry of five or six thousand, as she had no experience.

    Now Wang Zhen was telling her that her annual sry was 250,000 yuan, and that was a conservative estimate.

    This was far beyond expectations!

    However, thinking about Yang''s generous spending, it seemed understandable.

    After Wang Zhen finished discussing the sry, He Shuangshuang''s contract was also sent over.

    Sun Xinyi read it carefully, found no difference from what Wang Zhen had described, and signed it directly.

    "Secretary Sun, do you have an electronic version of your resume? Send me a copy for our personnel department to file."

    After signing the contract, Wang Zhen immediately changed the way he addressed her.

    But suddenly hearing herself referred to as "Secretary Sun," Sun Xinyi was still not quite ustomed to it.

    She was slightly startled, then nodded, "Yes, I do."

    "Good, let''s add each other on Weixun, and you can send me your resume. It''ll also make it easier tomunicate for workter on..."

    Wang Zhen wasn''t scheming to get Sun Xinyi''s Weixun; indeed, there would be work-rted contacts in the future.

    Even though the woman in front of him was very beautiful, she was a person specially appointed by CEO Yang, and he didn''t dare to entertain any other thoughts.

    Above the word ''lust'' hangs a sword!

    Chang Ruihua from "Jiangcheng Evening News" was an example of that yesterday.

    Thinking of Chang Ruihua, Wang Zhen was curious to see if the guy would report to headquarters today.

    The two added each other on Weixun, and Sun Xinyi sent her resume to Wang Zhen.

    "Secretary Sun, you can just report directly to the CEO''s office," Wang Zhen said.

    "Um, the CEO''s office is on the eighth floor."

    Wang Zhen stood up enthusiastically to see Secretary Sun off.

    In fact, Sun Xinyi knew that the CEO''s office was on the eighth floor; her best friend Xu Yali had already told her.

    "Manager Wang, please take good care of me in the future."

    As a neer in the professional world, Sun Xinyi politely bid farewell to Wang Zhen.

    "It''s Secretary Sun who should take good care of me..."

    Wang Zhen smiled obligingly, but inside, he was thinking: How could I possibly take care of you! I''d better minimize contact in the future, to avoid any misunderstandings by CEO Yang about my intentions.

    After seeing this connected individual off into the elevator, Wang Zhen casually opened Sun Xinyi''s resume and then saw that this connected individual had actually graduated from the "Jiangcheng Sports Institute."

    Hmm, Mr. Yang truly has an "unconventional" way of choosing people!

    With a wry smile, Wang Zhen forwarded Sun Xinyi''s resume to He Shuangshuang for filing.

    He Shuangshuang, who had been watching the spectacle with curiosity, also looked at Sun Xinyi''s resume and was shocked beyond belief.

    There was an interview at the CEO''s office today!

    The requirement was to have graduated from a 985 top university!

    Yet here was Miss Sun, a graduate from a sports institute, who got the job without an interview.

    He Shuangshuang was silently contemting when the sound of high heels clicking on marble reached her ears. She instinctively looked up, then was taken aback.

    Well, another beauty with legs longer than life had arrived!

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    She was about the same height as the recently departed Miss Sun, wearing nude-colored stockings, with her long hair tied up at the back of her head, which made her look very youthful.

    Wrong, she was genuinely quite young looking, probably just a little over twenty.

    "Hello, my name is Wang Bingru, I''m here to report."

    While He Shuangshuang was lost in her thoughts, the beautiful woman had already approached her desk.

    Learning from her recent experience, He Shuangshuang smartly got up and asked, "From the CEO''s office?"

    "Um, Mr. Yang asked me toe here."

    Wang Bingru, who was not in the least intimidated due to her experience in the student council during university, confidently answered.

    "Okay, please follow me."

    He Shuangshuang led Miss Wang to the reception room and then went to inform Wang Zhen.

    Upon hearing that the second person had arrived, Wang Zhen quickly went to receive her.

    After seeing Wang Bingru, he couldn''t help but silentlyment in his heart:

    Damn, rich people really know how to y!!

    You''re supposed to set up the CEO''s office, but you''ve started a harem instead, haven''t you!

    No wonder yesterday you only had that one requirement of petence."

    Our Jiangcheng Newspaper Group may well have to change its name to "Jiangcheng News Industry" soon!!

    If things continue this way, it''s only a matter of time before it ends up in official hands...

    Forget it, I''m just a worker after all!

    None of my business what fancy games the boss ys.

    After internally mocking the situation for a while, Wang Zhen repeated the same words to Wang Bingru that he''d said to Sun Xinyi.

    And when she heard about the sry and benefits, Wang Bingru was utterly stunned.

    An annual sry of 250,000 yuan!!

    Even if shepleted her master''s degree, she might not be able to get such a high sry.

    And her former roommates who went straight to work without pursuing further studies, the highest monthly sry was 4,800 yuan!

    And here she was, merely hoping for an internship, and she had easily secured an annual sry of 250,000 yuan!

    So, is pursuing a master''s degree really useful??

    Wang Bingru began to question her own choices.

    Eighth floor, CEO''s office.

    Sun Xinyi and Xu Yali, the pair of close friends, had sessfully met up.

    "Everything went smoothly?"

    Xu Yali asked with a chuckle.

    "Yeah, the sry was beyond my expectations," Sun Xinyi admitted honestly.

    "What level were you assigned to?" Xu Yali asked curiously.

    "T4."

    "What?"

    "That''s the same level as me."

    Surprised as she was, Xu Yali felt a bit sullen, considering she had work experience at arge state-owned enterprise in Capital City and a higher education background than her bestie.

    After all that, they ended up with the same sry.

    While they were casually chatting, Yang Hao arrived, d in a brand-new Herm¨¨s suit and sporting a Rolex on his wrist worth over six hundred thousand.

    "Mr. Yang, good morning!"

    Xu Yali quickly stood up from her desk to greet him.

    "Mr. Yang..."

    Sun Xinyi wasn''t used to addressing him this way, but she still called out.

    She had to get ustomed to it eventually.

    Additionally, today''s Yang Hao looked much more spirited, radiating a strong CEO vibe.

    Yang Hao greeted the two of them, then his gaze fell on Sun Xinyi. She used to wear yoga pants or sportswear at the fitness center, showcasing her wless figure.

    But now, herbination of a white shirt, hip-hugging skirt, and ck tights was even more alluring than her gym attire!

    Her current look nearly fulfilled every lsp''s fantasy of a secretary.

    Yang Hao suddenly felt there was some truth to the saying, "The secretary handles the business; if there''s no business, handle the secretary."

    What boss could withstand such a temptation!

    It''s too difficult!

    Seeing Yang Hao staring at her, Sun Xinyi felt shy and subconsciously lowered her head.

    "Lili, Xinyi,e to my office," Yang Hao called, shifting his gaze and beckoning them.

    So, the pair of besties followed Yang Hao into his office.

    After taking a seat, Yang Hao began, "Let''s talk about the division of work you''ll be doing from now on. Lili, you were a secondary assistant before, right?"

    "Yep, yep."

    Xu Yali nodded repeatedly.

    "It seems Mr. Fang wasn''t quite the discerning talent-scout," Yang Hao teased. "Your position is adjusted to Chief Secretary of the CEO''s Office; you''re promoted one level. Go to the HR departmentter to sign a new contract."

    "What?"

    "Okay, thank you, Mr. Yang!!"

    Surprised and delighted by her sudden promotion, Xu Yali was set to be the Chief Secretary, colloquially known as "Big Secretary" or "Top Secretary."

    This position was typically reserved for the CEO''s most trusted aide.

    Of course, the promotion in job title was just one benefit; in a bigpany like Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, moving up one level meant a significant difference inpensation.

    Xu Yali, who was feeling slightly unbnced just moments ago, now felt utterly content.

    Yet she hadn''t realized that CEO Yang had promoted her primarily because she was indeed an efficient secretary!

    In a team, ckers must never make up more than half; otherwise, no work gets done!

    For instance, the current secretarial team consisted only of Xu Yali and Sun Xinyi.

    Obviously, our long-legged, ck-stockinged Yibao couldn''t be overburdened...

    So, the Big Secretary had to step up!

    "Xinyi, you are the secondary secretary. Just ask Lili about the specifics, and she will teach you anything you don''t understand," said Yang Hao to Sun Xinyi.

    "Understood, Mr. Yang."

    Sun Xinyi nodded. Yang had already told her yesterday that her bestie would show her the ropes, which was far better than being trained by a stranger.

    "Xinyi, you go ahead and familiarize yourself with the work environment. I have some matters to discuss with Lili!"

    After instructing her, Yang Hao basically sent Sun Xinyi off to ck off.

    Yep, the boss really values me, Xu Yali thought to herself.

    When Sun Xinyi had left, Yang Hao''s expression turned serious as he stated, "Lili, you are aware of how important this position is, right?"

    "Yes, Mr. Yang, I understand," Xu Yali quickly sat up straight, sensing Yang Hao''s sudden solemnity.

    "You know about the confidentiality uses for the Big Secretary?" Yang Hao pressed.

    "I do!"

    Xu Yali nodded vigorously. "Don''t worry, Mr. Yang, I know what should be said and what shouldn''t be!"

    "Good, that''s what I wanted to hear."

    Once his warning was delivered, Yang Hao''s demeanor softened and he began delegating tasks. "There will be another assistant joining us to take over your previous role. We haven''t decided on the Office Director of the CEO''s Office yet, so you''ll have to supervise the assistant for now. Also, get a grip on the CEO''s Office work!"

    "Yes, I will do my best, Mr. Yang!"

    Xu Yali didn''t see anything amissˇŞgreater abilityes with greater responsibility, after all!

    A worker''s lot is tobor!

    "There''s another thing, purchase a dance training center for me. I need results within this week!" Yang Hao ordered.

    He wanted to give Meng Chacha''s task a go, curious to try the Kidney-Strengthening Potion from the System.

    Since NPC tasks refreshed every week, he had toplete this one within the week, or who knew what next week''s task would be.

    "Buy a dance training center?"

    Xu Yali was bewildered, unable to grasp why a newspaper group would want to purchase a dance training center.

    The two seemedpletely unrted.

    However, she immediately remembered the worker''s adage:

    Tasks assigned by leadership are to be executed if understood, and if not, one must strive to understand in the process of execution!

    Focusing on obedience is key!

    So, without any further questions, Xu Yali earnestly nodded, "Rest assured, Mr. Yang, the task will bepleted!"

 Chapter 111: 104, rich people really know how to play! (Requesting monthly tickets)

    The entire eighth floor of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group belonged to the domain of the President, with just his office and rxation area spanning over one hundred and fifty square meters.

    Exiting the President''s office, one would find the shared office area of the President''s Office Department, about sixty or seventy square metersrge, but with only six desks separated by partitions, ensuring each individual could work independently without interference. The Director of the President''s Office even had a sizable private office.

    Besides that, next to the President''s Office there was also a pantry, a reception room, and a small fitness room.

    Sun Xinyi was naturally very satisfied with such a work environment, and just as she was contemting looking for cleaning tools to tidy up the office area,

    a girl about her height with delicate and pretty features came walking out of the elevator area.

    Upon seeing each other, both of them had a moment of stupor.

    Beauties not only attract the attention of men but also capture the interest of women.

    At this moment, Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru belonged to the type who were dazzled by each other''s charms.

    Both of them were the epitome of good looks and figure in their respective circles, but now they felt they had met their match.

    "Hello, my name is Wang Bingru,"

    "I''m the new assistant to Mr. Yang."

    As theter arrival, Wang Bingru took the initiative to introduce herself, not knowing that the beauty before her had arrived only a mere ten minutes earlier.

    "Hello, Sun Xinyi,"

    "I''m Mr. Yang''s secretary," Sun Xinyi also introduced herself briefly.

    "Then we''re colleagues from now on, please take care of me."

    Wang Bingru had a rather cheerful personality, and with her and Sun Xinyi being close in age, they quickly warmed up to each other after chatting for a little while.

    Vice President''s office.

    Having just finished processing the entry procedures for Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, Wang Zhen immediately reported to his work.

    "Mr. Yang, what''s the situation with the people you appointed?" Wei Zhengyi asked curiously.

    "They''re both beauties," Wang Zhen said with a smile.

    "What about their education and work experience?" Wei Zhengyi pressed on.

    "One graduated from Jiangcheng Sports Institute, and the other is a fresh graduate who hasn''t received her diploma yet..." Wang Zhen replied truthfully.

    "One from the Sports Institute? A fresh graduate??"

    Wei Zhengyi stroked his chin and muttered softly, "How attractive must they be topensate for theck of education and work experience!"

    "Mr. Wei, our Mr. Yang is certainly direct," Wang Zhen said with a naive chuckle.

    Wei Zhengyi nodded, "That''s good. When the leader has clear preferences, it makes our work as subordinates easier."

    "By the way, what time is the interview for the Director of the President''s Office scheduled?"

    "Nine thirty." Wang Zhen replied.

    "Hmm, go get ready then."

    Wei Zhengyi waved him off.

    After Wang Zhen left, he too exited the office and took the elevator to the eighth floor, ostensibly to notify Mr. Yang about participating in the interview for the Director of the President''s Office. In reality, he wanted to see for himself the level of the secretary and assistant handpicked by Mr. Yang.

    He wanted to have a benchmark in his mind for the next time he had to find beauties for the President.

    Despite having high expectations, Wei Zhengyi was still shocked when he saw Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru.

    The secretaries and assistants of the departing Mr. Fang were also beauties, but there was still a significant differencepared to the two brought by Mr. Yang...

    Finding matches to these standards would indeed be difficult!

    Wei Zhengyi sighed inwardly.

    "Mr. Wei, are you looking for Mr. Yang?"

    Xu Yali recognized Wei Zhengyi and, seeing this Vice President arrive, she quickly stood up to greet him.

    "Yes, is Mr. Yang in?"

    "He is, Mr. Wei, please wait a moment, I''ll make a call."

    Xu Yali, now fully engaged in her duties as the executive secretary, picked up the telephone on her desk and called Yang Hao. After receiving a confirmation, she allowed Wei Zhengyi to enter the President''s office.

    At the moment, Yang Hao was holding a copy of "The Effective Manager". He had used another Study Card today, andtely, he had set goals for himself: to lose weight and to study.

    "Mr. Yang, I''m here to inform you about the interview for the Director of the President''s Office, which is scheduled for nine thirty,"

    After sitting down, Wei Zhengyi started with official business.

    "Hmm, how many candidates are there in total?"

    Yang Hao was actually looking forward to the interview; he was quite eager to see the reaction of the "President''s wife" when she saw him.

    "Human Resources notified eleven people in total. If nothing unexpected happens, they should all show up," Wei Zhengyi answered.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, then discussed a few more details about the interview with Wei Zhengyi.

    "Mr. Yang, does your office and rxation room need to be renovated?"

    After finishing the discussion about the interview, Wei Zhengyi suddenly changed the subject.

    Yang Hao''s Presidential office came with a rxation room, which had a secret door that, when closed, made it unnoticeable that there was an inner room.

    The reason behind such a design was well understood by those in the know.

    Regarding the office''s renovation, Yang Hao did recall a design proposal that caught his fancy, which was quite nice.

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    However, a full renovation would be a bit of a hassle, and he thought the current office and rxation room were adequate for now.

    ...

    At nine twenty, having devoured two management books, Yang Hao exited the President''s office.

    "Mr. Yang!"

    Upon seeing their President emerge from the office,

    Xu Yali, Sun Xinyi, and Wang Bingru all stood up from their desks.

    Yang Hao looked at the team he had personally created for the Presidential office and nodded in satisfaction.

    Internally, he couldn''t help but muse,

    Look at our President''s Office, wherepetence meets beauty, education meets physique!

    Experience meets beauty and figure!

    Perfect~!!

    After his moment of reflection, Yang Hao proceeded to the sixth floor, where the Human Resources department was located.

    The interview was held in a small conference room. Wang Zhen and Wei Zhengyi had both arrived. Normally, even Wei Zhengyi seldom attended interviews, but today''s position was for the Director of the President''s Office, and with Yang Hao, the President himself conducting the interview, it was natural for Wei Zhengyi to apany him.

    In the neighboring reception room,

    Cai Meichen sneakily nced at herpetitors through the corner of her eyes. They were all impably made-up and dressed in designer brands. Among them, two had studied abroad, and another three had master''s degrees.

    Clearly, it was another battle fought without smoke!

    ```

    The current economic environment isn''t too good, so job hunting is also quitepetitive, especially for high-paying positions like thisˇŞthepetition is even fiercer.

    Although Cai Meichen was confident in her abilities, she thought anyone able to sit here probably wasn''t a weakling. She had been quite rxed when she arrived, but she felt a bit nervous after seeing a room full ofpetitors.

    "Next, Miss Cai Meichen, please follow me."

    The interviews had officially started by this time, and five people had already gone before her.

    Cai Meichen was the sixth.

    He Shuangshuang came to notify her and also to lead the candidates to the waiting area.

    Upon hearing her name, Cai Meichen stood up and tidied up the stray hairs by her temples a bit.

    She was dressed in a standard ck suit dress today, which gave her a rather steady appearance.

    But she was quite curvy, the type with a little extra to herˇŞthat mature kind of woman. Even ordinary professional attire made her give off a vibe somewhat akin to that of a female protagonist in an Ind Nation film.

    Following He Shuangshuang to the interview room, she waited outside the door for about three minutes until the previous candidate came out.

    Cai Meichen took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down as much as possible, and then walked into the conference room with her head held high and full of confidence.

    There were three interviewers, all male.

    With her rich workce experience and having met all kinds of people, Cai Meichen could roughly guess the characters of the three men from their dress manner and demeanor.

    The man on the left seemed a bit sleazy, and the man on the right looked like a total sycophant.

    The man in the middle...

    Wait a minute!!

    The man in the middle looked so familiar???

    As Cai Meichen was sizing up the man in the middle, she couldn''t help but freeze.

    At first, she thought the man looked a bit familiar, and then quickly, his image ovepped with that of the "repairman" who hade to her ce to fix the kitchen extractor fan the night before.

    This...

    Cai Meichen''s emotions, which she had managed to adjust, instantly crumbled.

    The man sitting in the central seat in this interview must be her future boss, the president she would be serving!!

    In other words.

    That guyst night was telling the truth!!!

    Freaking hell, the repairman was actually the CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    Bute on, a big CEO fixing a kitchen extractor for a young girl at her home? Does that make any sense???

    Is this how "tycoon bosses" are pursuing girls these days???

    "Miss Cai Meichen, right?"

    "Why aren''t you speaking??"

    Just as Cai Meichen was stunned, the "repairman" spoke up, his face beaming with a splendid smile, as if he had been eagerly waiting for this moment.

    "Greetings, gentlemen."

    "My name is Cai Meichen..."

    Despite the situation, Cai Meichen, an experienced individual, quickly adjusted her state and began to introduce herself.

    Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen, both seasoned in their field, could sense something was amiss from the brief exchange of nces between Yang Hao and Cai Meichen.

    "This woman knows Mr. Yang!"

    "And Mr. Yang seems interested in her!"

    Human resources people, especially those at their level, are extremely good at reading people. Even though Yang Hao and Cai Meichen had had no extra interaction, both made their judgments.

    After Cai Meichen finished her introduction, it was time for the interviewers to ask questions. Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen instinctively looked toward Yang Hao, but Mr. Yang seemed to have no intention of speaking.

    "Miss Cai, may I ask about your marital status?"

    Wang Zhen was the first to speak, as Cai Meichen''s resume stated that she was 33 years old.

    If she were married with children at that age, it wouldn''t be too concerning, but if she were single and without children,panies generally wouldn''t favor her.

    Because you don''t know whether she''ll start having kids shortly after joining work, which would increasepany costs, even though theborw expressly forbids such discriminatory hiring practices.

    But rules are rules, and in practice, women face such questions when job hunting.

    "Unmarried."

    "But I have no ns to marry in the near future."

    Cai Meichen knew what he was getting at and stated her position directly.

    "Then, if you don''t mind, may I ask about your current rtionship status?" Wang Zhen continued to probe.

    For this experienced HR manager, Cai Meichen''s previous answer was of no use.

    He had encountered many who said they wouldn''t marry anytime soon during the interview, only to end up marrying and having kids soon after starting work. So it was still necessary to ask about the rtionship status. If she didn''t even have a boyfriend, the chances of her getting married quickly were lower.

    Of course, this was all rtive.

    In any case, women like Cai Meichen at her age, if unmarried and without children, would undoubtedly miss out on some opportunities when job hunting.

    Under simr conditions,panies would either prefer younger applicants or those who were married with children. That is the harsh reality of employment for older single women.

    "I don''t have a boyfriend, and I also don''t n on finding one anytime soon," Cai Meichen stated her position firmly.

    "Manager Wang, don''t always focus on personal matters."

    "Let''s talk about business..."

    Having asked all the questions, Yang Hao finally spoke up.

    "Alright, Mr. Yang."

    Wang Zhen forced a smile, then started discussing professional matters with Cai Meichen.

    In her field of expertise, Cai Meichen seemed veryfortable, performing better than the other interviewees before her.

    "Mr. Yang, do you have any questions?"

    After discussing with Cai Meichen for over ten minutes and feeling that there was nothing more to talk about, Wang Zhen turned to Yang Hao.

    "No questions."

    Yang Hao shook his head. To Mrs. Jiang''s niece, there were no issues regarding her professionalpetence; she even seemed exceptionally capable.

    Even if we disregard her physical appearance and the connection with Jiang Yuqi, among those who had been interviewed so far, Cai Meichen held an advantage.

    "That''s it, then. We will inform Miss Cai of the interview oue within two working days."

    "Alright, goodbye!"

    Cai Meichen stood up, but before leaving, she couldn''t help but nce at Yang Hao once moreˇŞthe situation felt too surreal.

    The repairman who was fixing the kitchen extractor in her home justst night turned out to be a major CEO!

    Rich people sure know how to y!!

    ```

 Chapter 112: 105, The President is actually my Brother-in-law! (Seeking monthly votes)

    Walking out of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group Headquarters.

    Cai Meichen took a deep breath, waited until her emotions had somewhat calmed down, and then took out her mobile phone to call her niece Jiang Yuqi.

    "Auntie, what''s wrong?"

    Jiang Yuqi''s voice came through the phone.

    "I''ve just finished an interview with Jiangcheng Newspaper Group..." Cai Meichen said.

    "And then?"

    Jiang Yuqi felt very strange, her aunt usually wouldn''t discuss work matters with her, partly because they were in different fields, and also because Cai Meichen felt that Jiang Yuqi, a young girl like her, couldn''t give any useful advice.

    So she simply didn''t talk about work, but today her aunt surprisingly initiated a call to talk about the interview.

    "Who was the repairman you foundst night, whose dad is he?" Cai Meichen asked.

    "Xixi, what happened?"

    "You must take good care of Princess Xixi at the kindergarten!"

    "Huh?"

    "Auntie, you''re acting weird."

    Jiang Yuqi on the other end of the phone was a bit confused; her aunt always acted very logically, but now she seemed to be speaking disjointedly.

    "What he said is true!"

    Cai Meichen blurted out another seemingly randomment.

    "Huh?"

    "Who has taken over my auntie??"

    "Come down!!!"

    Her aunt was acting too strangely today, as if possessed by something filthy. She was speaking in Hua Country''snguage, yet Jiang Yuqi couldn''t understand a word, and couldn''t help butin about it on the phone.

    "I mean to tell you, Xixi''s dad is really the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "It was him who was interviewing me just now!"

    Cai Meichen revealed the mystery.

    "Eh???"

    "Brother Yang is the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group???"

    Jiang Yuqi was stunned.

    She couldn''t help but think back to the scene fromst night; the man had voluntarily revealed that he was the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Then, both of them hadn''t believed it, and her aunt even imed she was the president''s wife!

    "What Brother Yang, that''s Mr. Yang!"

    Cai Meichen corrected her niece about Yang Hao''s title, then emphasized, "I''ve just finished checking Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s share structure, Mr. Yang owns 28% of the shares, making him the biggest shareholder after the government of Jiangcheng City!"

    "Based on Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s market value of 500 million, his worth is nearly 150 million, a genuine billionaire!!"

    "Ah?"

    "Xixi''s dad is a billionaire!!"

    Jiang Yuqi waspletely shocked; she''d never dreamed that there was a little tycoon like Xixi in her ss.

    Now she understood why her aunt had told her to take good care of Xixi.

    The girl''s father was a billionaire and the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    In other words, the little foodie in Jiang Yuqi''s eyes was actually the president''s daughter, the little princess of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    "So, take good care of her!"

    Cai Meichen instructed, then hung up the phone.

    Inside Belle Kindergarten.

    Jiang Yuqi was in the hallway when she took the call, and after hearing the dial tone, she pocketed her mobile phone and returned to the ssroom.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, Peng Haoxuan took my eraser!"

    Xixi came running up with a pout.

    What!!!

    The little fatty dared to snatch Princess Xixi''s eraser!!

    Jiang Yuqi immediately looked at the little fatty Peng Haoxuan: "Give the eraser back to Xixi."

    "Oh..."

    Peng Haoxuan obediently returned the eraser.

    "Don''t take things from Xixi in the future!"

    Jiang Yuqi also took the opportunity to instruct and then pointed to a spot far away from Xixi: "Peng Haoxuan, go sit over there."

    Peng Haoxuan was the naughtiest in the ss.

    So Jiang Yuqi decided to move this little fatty''s seat farther away from Xixi, to prevent any unintended harm to the president''s precious daughter!!

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    The interviews were still ongoing, but the process had noticeably sped up. Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen both knew very well that Mr. Yang was fond of Cai Meichen, who stood out among the interviewees with her looks and figure.

    This aligned with his approach to forming the president''s office.

    The president''s office already had three golden flowers, and with Cai Meichen, it would be four!

    During the interview, Wang Zhen received a Weixin message. He didn''t pay much attention to it at first, but a cursory nce revealed that the message was from Li Manni.

    She was asking Wang Zhen if he could rmend someone to work at the New Media Operations Center.

    Taking advantage of a break after an interviewee finished, Wang Zhen quickly reported this matter to Yang Hao.

    "That''s certainly no problem, tell her to bring the person to headquarters to go through the hiring procedures."

    "After that''s done, have theme to my office..."

    Yang Hao immediately thought of whom his sister-inw wished to rmend.

    If all went as expected, it would naturally be Xu Wenqian, who was in new media editing.

    By noon, the interviews had ended.

    "Who do you think is suitable?"

    Yang Hao asked for the opinions of Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen.

    "Mr. Yang, I think that Cai Meichen is not bad, the most well-rounded among all the interviewees!" Wei Zhengyi said right away.

    "Mr. Yang, I agree with Mr. Wei, Cai Meichen has strong business capabilities, and I believe she will be a good assistant!" Wang Zhen quickly seconded.

    "Alright, then I''ll listen to you."

    "Have herplete the onboarding process as soon as possible!"

    After speaking, Yang Hao stood up and left the meeting room.

    "This counts as listening to us??"

    Wei Zhengyi and Wang Zhen exchanged looks, both somewhat speechless.

    Banana Media.

    This was a smallpany with only about a dozen employees.

    Xu Wenqian sat in front of herputer editing videos when a Weixin notification popped up from her best friend Li Manni, telling her toe with her to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group to handle the hiring paperwork.

    Ah!

    It''s settled!!!

    Xu Wenqian was overjoyed.

    Where she worked now, this small workshop offered a low sry, a hefty workload, and frequent overtime. She had long wanted to change jobs.

    Just yesterday, she had mentioned joining the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s New Media Operation Center to Li Manni, and to her surprise, it had really worked out.

    "We have a lot of work today."

    "Everyone will need to work overtime tonight!"

    Just as Xu Wenqian was preparing to go find her boss to resign, he happened to arrive at the office area.

    Upon hearing that they would have to work overtime again, everyone had an expression of utter despair, but no one said anything. After all, speaking up was useless and would only displease the boss.

    The current job market was tight, and working overtime was better than being unemployed.

    Bang!

    While everyone was ustomed to staying silent, the sound of a chair hitting a wall suddenly drew everyone''s attention.

    The boss, who was about to leave, paused in his steps and looked in the direction of the noise, then saw Xu Wenqian standing up from her workstation. She had intentionally kicked her chair backward to make the loud noise.

    "Xu Wenqian, what are you doing???"

    The boss felt his authority was being challenged.

    "I quit!!"

    Xu Wenqian said confidently.

    As soon as she spoke, all her colleagues turned their gaze towards her.

    In their eyes was first a bit of shock, which then turned into envy.

    Facing unreasonable demands for overtime, they also longed to say "I quit!"

    Unfortunately, they didn''t have the courage.

    But now, Xu Wenqian was doing what they didn''t dare to!

    The boss was initially stunned, then said coldly, "You can quit, but you didn''t apply in advance, so you won''t get paid for the half-month."

    "Don''t want it!"

    "I''m not serving here anymore!!"

    Xu Wenqian collected her things and left with her backpack held high.

    It was only after she had left thepany that the boss came back to his senses, his face turning green...

    Meanwhile, the other employees who didn''t have the guts to act as boldly as Xu Wenqian were secretly thrilled.

    The unscrupulous boss who always exploited them finally faced a setback!

    And Xu Wenqian, having left the office building, was still in a state of excitement!

    She felt she was incredibly cool!

    She was practically the protagonist of a wish-fulfillment story!

    However, after calming down a bit, she felt a pang of regret for the half-month''s sry she had lost.

    But there was nothing she could do about it. Although the boss pressured them, these hardworking employees, every day, resigning indeed required advance application, and she wasn''t in the right there.

    Hopefully, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would offer a higher sry!

    Xu Wenqian prayed silently in her heart.

    An hourter.

    Xu Wenqian and her best friend Li Manni met up at the entrance of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group Headquarters.

    "Manni, you have no idea how awesome I felt just now!"

    "The unscrupulous boss''s face turned green..."

    As soon as they met, Xu Wenqian started to recount her heroic deed.

    "So, you lost half a month''s sry." Li Manni stated bluntly.

    "Ah?"

    "Can you not hit where it hurts?!" Xu Wenqian made a disconste face. "I''ll have to cut back and scrimping next month!"

    The two talked as they walked into the office building. Li Manni casually nced around and spotted an acquaintance.

    Chang Ruihua, who had been transferred to the headquarters security department, was standing in his security uniform on duty in the lobby.

    You have to say, with his age and appearance, he really looked the part in the uniform.

    Chang Ruihua also saw Li Manni, and he subconsciously averted his gaze, now full of regret!

    After being reassigned yesterday, he sought out his backer in the group headquarters, Vice President Liu Sen, in charge of marketing, only to find out that his demotion was a direct order from the new president, and no one could save him.

    Chang Ruihua, unable to get even a penny ofpensation, had no choice but to report to the headquarters'' security department.

    The head of the security department at headquarters knew he was dealt with by the new president, and naturally didn''t offer him a warm wee. Although Chang held the title of deputy director, he still got assigned to guard duty.

    Seeing Chang Ruihua in his dejected state, Li Manni felt a satisfying sense of vengeance. Although she was kindhearted, she was no saint.

    That old man tried to use the little power he had to coerce her, just the thought made her sick!

    So when she saw Chang Ruihua, all Li Manni could think was that he got what he deserved and was not worthy of sympathy!

    The two took the elevator to the human resources department.

    Upon hearing that Li Manni was bringing someone, Wang Zhen enthusiastically led them to the reception room.

    "Ms. Xu, let me briefly exin the benefits of your position," he said.

    "The job grade is T3, with a monthly sry of 8K, fifteen sries a year, and a separate performance bonus..."

    Normally, interns at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were graded T1, and regr employees were T2.

    Xu Wenqian''s position as a new media center operations editor didn''t have an internship phase; it was directly a T2 role normally, but she came rmended by Li Manni.

    Wang Zhen granted her a favor to Manni by giving Xu a T3 grade.

    And Xu Wenqian was overjoyed. Her previous sry was only four thousand, so this was a direct doubling, plus fifteen sries a year!

    For her, it was like living in a dream.

    "The two of you, our president wants to see you."

    "The president''s office is on the eighth floor; you can go straight up," Wang Zhen told them after they signed the contract.

    "The president wants to see us??"

    The two exchanged nces, both somewhat bewildered.

    They were still unaware that Yang Hao was the president.

    The previous day, Li Manni had sent Yang Hao a message to ask if he was the one who helped, and although he admitted to helping, he didn''t mention that he was the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Therefore, upon hearing that the president wanted to see them, they naturally felt a bit nervous.

    "Why does the president want to see us?"

    "Manni, he doesn''t have any designs on you, does he?" Xu Wenqian muttered softly while waiting for the elevator.

    "I have never met him; how could that be possible." Li Manni shook her head, but she felt uneasy in her heart, uncertain of what the president intended.

    Soon, the two took the elevator to the eighth floor.

    Wow, beauties!

    Three of them!

    Upon seeing the threedies in the president''s office, Xu Wenqian couldn''t help but marvel internally.

    "Director Li, right?"

    "Please follow me~!"

    Xu Yali had already received notice from Yang Hao that the new media operations center''s Director Li wasing.

    However, she didn''t expect Director Li to be so beautiful, on a par with Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, or perhaps even surpassing them.

    Li Manni and Xu Wenqian were led into the president''s office, still confused.

    Then, the two of them saw a familiar silhouette.

    At the moment, Yang Hao was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the scenery outside. Hearing the door open, he turned around with a smile on his face.

    Then, Li Manni and Xu Wenqian both eximed simultaneously:

    "Brother-inw!"

    "Yang!"

    Shock colored both of their pretty faces.

    Li Manni especially found it unbelievable; she never dreamt that the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would turn out to be her brother-inw!!

 Chapter 113: 106, Li Manshus eyes turned red with envy (4 more updates, ask for monthly votes!)

    Li Manni originally thought her brother-inw had friends at the headquarters of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, and that her brother-inw had asked for a favor through them. She never imagined that the person helping was the brother-inw himself!

    Mainly because if Yang Hao were at the headquarters of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, he would have told her already.

    After all, the "Jiangcheng Evening News" is a subsidiary of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    However, her brother-inw had never mentioned it.

    "Yang Bro..."

    "No, Mr. Yang!!"

    Xu Wenqian spoke excitedly, intending to continue calling him Yang Bro, but feeling that it was somewhat inappropriate.

    "Privately, you can still call me Yang,"

    Yang Hao waved his hand, then pointed to the sofa in the reception area, indicating for the two to sit and talk.

    "Brother-inw, when did you be the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    After sitting down, Li Manni asked curiously.

    "Just in thest couple of days."

    "That''s what I thought, you never mentioned it before."

    "So, we need to do a good job with the new media; this is our own family business!"

    Yang Hao said with a chuckle.

    And hearing the words "our own family business," Li Manni''s cheeks blushed slightly.

    But in her heart, she felt a small sweetness.

    Our own family business, that means the two are family!

    "Yang Bro, how many more secrets do you have?"

    "Why don''t you spill them all at once..." Xu Wenqian teased curiously.

    "Well, if you put it that way, there really is another one!"

    Yang Hao smiled and then said to Li Manni, "I bought a house and it''s still being decorated. I was nning to give you and Xixi a surprise, so I never mentioned it."

    "Then I''ll wait for the day of the surprise reveal!"

    Li Manni replied with a smile.

    "OK, it''s almost ready!"

    Last night, Yang Hao had transferred the remaining fifteen million decoration budget to Meng Yuyu.

    Without any surprise, she should already be spending it!

    Tianyu Furniture City.

    Yang Hao''s guess waspletely right.

    Meng Chacha was indeed spending money at the moment.

    But she wasn''t alone; Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu were also there.

    They agreed to produce the design proposal in five days, but with the overtime work by Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu, the design proposal was finished in three days.

    Meng Yuyu was very satisfied with the design proposal and promptly settled the final payment.

    Today, Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu were helping her select some furniture and decorations. Of course, they just offered suggestions; the final decision was still made by Meng Yuyu.

    The Tianyu Furniture City, where the three were now, is the most high-end furniture store in Jiangcheng. It houses international top-tier furniture brands, the kind that are outrageously expensive.

    "Yuyu, this sofa set is quite suitable for the main living room; the only drawback is that it''s a bit expensive."

    Ai Yongyi rmended a sofa set, but the price was as high as eight hundred thousand.

    "That''s just like robbery!"

    Li Manshu couldn''t help but mutter under her breath as she looked at the price tag.

    "Then let''s go with this set!"

    After examining it, Meng Yuyu didn''t even blink an eye before she said to Ai Yongyi, "Sister Ai Yongyi, could you rmend two more sofa sets? One for my master bedroom and one for the princess room."

    "Okay!"

    Ai Yongyi was initially taken aback, then rmended two more sets of sofas, one for four hundred eighty thousand and the other for three hundred sixty thousand.

    The three were currently in the Minotti specialty store, which is one of the most luxurious sofa brands in the world, originating from Italy.

    Currently, there are no sofas on sale in the store that are less than one hundred thousand, and prices in the hundreds of thousands are routine.

    If you aren''t familiar with the brand''s positioning, upon seeing all the hundred thousand price tags, you might subconsciously think you''re reading one digit less, like seeing something priced at 480,000 and assuming it''s just 48,000!

    But on closer examination, you find a six-figure sum.

    Ai Yongyi had seen therger world and was familiar with these international top-tier furniture brands.

    However, Li Manshu felt like the Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden; the only thought in her mind: way too expensive!!

    Take the sofabination Ai Yongyi just rmended, priced at over eight hundred thousandˇŞmore expensive than her own houseˇŞabsolutely outrageous!!

    What was even more outrageous was that after Ai Yongyi''s rmendations, Meng Yuyu hardly hesitated before swiping her card for over one point six million to buy three sofa sets.

    That''s right, over one point six million, just for three sofa sets!!

    In Jiangcheng, that amount of money could buy arge two-bedroom apartment!

    "Sister Ai Yongyi, your taste is really good."

    "I seem to like everything you rmend..." Meng Yuyu said with a beaming smile after paying.

    Little bitch enjoyed the feeling of swiping her card, as well as the envious looks from Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu.

    Especially Li Manshu, her sister''s emotions were even more borate, with shock and envy intertwining repeatedly on her face.

    One could even feel a bit of jealousy.

    Being envied by a pretty woman adds to Meng Chacha''s sense of aplishment.

    "Yuyu, could you share what your husband does to be sovish?"

    "It''s just too extravagant!"

    After exiting the Minotti specialty store and following beside Meng Yuyu, Li Manshu asked curiously.

    But this question really stumped Meng Yuyu. Thus far, she didn''t know what exactly Yang Hao did for a living; all she knew was that he was both wealthy and idle.

    "He does a bit of everything; his interests span a wide range of industries."

    Meng Yuyu gave a perfunctory response that practically gave no answer at all.

    However, Li Manshu nodded in admiration, "That''s really impressive."

    The three of them continued to stroll around the mall for another two hours, with Meng Yuyu spending over four million more.

    Even Ai Yongyi, who had seen much in life, was shocked by her speed of spending. In just over three hours of browsing, the sugar baby of this tycoon had spent over six million.

    That''s over two million spent per hour!!

    Li Manshu''s eyes turned red with envy, imagining how exhrating it would be if she were the one spending money like that!!

    "I''m getting increasingly curious about Miss Meng''s affluent ''daddy.''

    Taking advantage of Meng Yuyu''s trip to the restroom, Ai Yongyi, the gossip-loving design director, expressed her sentiments.

    "I''m very curious too!"

    Li Manshu spread her hands. In truth, she was not just curious but also hoped to get to know the tycoon; maybe if he liked her type, she could live a life like Meng Yuyu''s.

    Even if it were only half, or even a third of Meng Yuyu''s spending level, Li Manshu would bepletely satisfied!

    "Yongyi, can we get the contact information of her underlying patron?"

    After spending some time together, Li Manshu had be more familiar with Ai Yongyi and began to reveal some of her own thoughts.

    Ai Yongyi shook her head: "Anyway, it''s hardly possible to get it from Miss Meng. She''s definitely on guard against you, or to be exact, against all attractive women!"

    Li Manshu wholeheartedly nodded in agreement. If she had such a wealthy husband, she would certainly hide him away too.

    Good things should be enjoyed alone!

    "Yongyi, Manshu, it''s gettingte; I''ll treat you to dinner!"

    "What would you like to eat?"

    Aftering out of the restroom, Meng Yuyu asked cheerfully.

    "We''re fine with anything; it''s up to your preference," Ai Yongyi responded politely.

    "Then let''s have Western food."

    "There''s a nice Western restaurant nearby," suggested Meng Yuyu.

    Ai Yongyi and Li Manshu naturally had no objections.

    Soon, the three arrived at the Western restaurant mentioned by Meng Yuyu.

    During the meal, Li Manshu tried to gently probe for more information about Meng Yuyu''s secret patron, but as expected, Meng Chacha did not reveal a single word, just as Ai Yongyi had analyzed: she was wary of beautiful women.

    Halfway through the meal, Meng Yuyu suddenly received a WeChat message from Yang Hao. It was a location.

    He asked her toe over.

    In Meng Chacha''s heart, Yang ranked first.

    "Yongyi, Manshu, sorry, something came up and I have to leave!"

    "You guys take your time eating; I''ve settled the bill."

    Meng Yuyu didn''t bother with the steak she had barely touched, grabbed her purse, and dashed out of the Western restaurant.

    "I told you so, she''s tight-lipped!"

    After Meng Yuyu left, Ai Yongyi said to Li Manshu.

    "Exactly, high-quality men are always sought after by everyone!" Li Manshumented.

    Meng Yuyu left the Western restaurant and followed the location sent by Yang Hao.

    The destination was a ce called "Colorful Dance Training Center."

    Meng Chacha couldn''t guess Yang''s intentions, but she yed obedient because she knew men liked women who listened.

    Half an hourter, Meng Yuyu arrived at her destination.

    It was a two-storymercial building, with "Colorful Dance Training Center" hung conspicuously at the most visible spot.

    Meng Yuyu entered the center to find Yang Hao chatting with a middle-aged woman around forty years old.

    "Yang!"

    Meng Yuyu called out sweetly, then went over to affectionately link her arm through Yang Hao''s.

    "Sign this contract."

    Yang Hao promptly handed Meng Yuyu a contract.

    "Huh?"

    "What contract?"

    Meng Yuyu was utterly confused, clueless about the situation.

    "Just take a look and you''ll know."

    Yang Hao shrugged. He had called Meng Yuyu over naturally to fulfill a mission.

    This was all thanks to Xu Yali''s work efficiency; the task Yang Hao had given her in the morning waspleted by afternoon, finding this dance training center that was up for sale.

    In fact, it was amercial space for sale and the dance training center had been run by the previous tenant. Now, the tenant had left, but the dance studios were well-furnished.

    The contract Yang Hao gave to Meng Yuyu was the sale agreement for thismercial space, so it was easy to understand.

    After reading it, Meng Yuyu was naturally overjoyed: "Yang, are you giving this ce to me??"

    The contract clearly stated themercial space was sold for 6.6 million!

    Despite Meng Yuyu having just spent over six million, that wasn''t her own money, and she might not even use the things she bought.

    But thismercial space was different; Yang Hao was obviously buying it for her, in her name.

    "Aren''t you a dancer?"

    "Giving you this property is perfect for starting a dance training center..."

    Yang Hao replied indifferently.

    The System had given Meng Chacha two billion in spending money, and to date, she had not spent a penny of it.

    So this 6.6 million was truly just a drop in the ocean!

 Chapter 114: 107, Great King, come on! (Requesting monthly passes)

    mua~!

    Meng Chacha ignored the middle-agedndy and wrapped her arms around Yang Hao''s neck, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him on the face, "Thank you, hubby~!"

    The middle-aged woman rubbed her forehead, slightly depressed.

    To think she''d be subjected to a storm of dog food while selling a house!

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao couldn''t help but grumble inwardly, So buying a retail space is all it takes to go from Yang to hubby, huh!

    Isn''t "hubby" something you only call out when you''re ying poker?

    Actually, it was a misunderstanding on Yang Hao''s part about Meng ChachaˇŞshe wished she could use the term "hubby" every day, but the problem was she had no status. She didn''t dare to use the term lightly, afraid Yang Hao might think she was trying to climb the socialdder.

    The clear-headed Meng Chacha knew that a man like Yang Hao would never marry her, so bing his main wife was just an asional dream for her.

    Her n for herself was to be a docile, empathetic canary.

    To stay by Yang Hao''s side for as long as possible because she believed that, given Yang''s wealth and generous spending, the day he grew tired and left, she would be well-off for the rest of her life.

    If she could have a child for Yang, to cement the rtionship, it would already be the best possible oue for her.

    After signing the sales agreement, Yang Hao transferred a deposit of six hundred thousand to the middle-agedndy, and they agreed to go to the real estate office toplete the transfer formalities the following morning.

    Once the middle-aged woman had left, Yang Hao transferred another seven million four hundred thousand to Meng Yuyu. Including the earlier sixty thousand, he had spent a total of eight million in this transaction.

    "Tomorrow you can go by yourself or take a friend with you, I''m quite busy these next two days."

    "The extra money, you can use it to run the dance training center..."

    When it came to giving money, Yang Hao treated Meng Yuyu and Wang Xuerupletely differently.

    Wang Xueru wasn''t with him for the money in the first ce; she found out about his wealthter on.

    Meng Chacha, on the other hand, had a clear purpose from the beginning, so the money for her was more about showing her, or acting like a passing god of wealth, providing some benefits, but not to the point of excess.

    For example, this time the house price was six million six hundred thousand and Yang Hao gave her eight million, so the extra one million four hundred thousand, after starting up the dance training center, although there would be some left over, it wouldn''t be an excessivelyrge amount.

    "Thank you, hubby~!"

    The thrilled Meng Chacha wrapped her arms around Yang Hao again, kissing him several times before looking up at him with puppy dog eyes, "Can I call you hubby when we''re alone in the future?"

    Yang Hao knew that little bitch was acting again, but a girl''s vulnerability and grievances can easily arouse a man''s protective instincts, so he nodded with a smile, "You can."

    "Hubby, hubby~~"

    Meng Chacha, overjoyed, immediately dropped her look of grievance and called out cheerfully twice.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task "Little Dream."

    Task reward: one bottle of Kidney-Strengthening Potion.

    At that moment, the System''s voice rang out in a timely manner.

    Yang Hao hurriedly opened the system backpack, and sure enough, there was a new little blue bottle with a description below it.

    (Kidney-Strengthening Potion: This potion has no side effects and maintains kidney function at peak state for 24 hours after consumption, with a permanent enhancement to kidney function by one point!)

    Hmm, the System''s little blue bottle rocks!

    Stuff like little blue pills is just weak sauce!!

    "Hubby, let''s go upstairs and have a look~!"

    The retail space spanned over two hundred square meters between the upstairs and downstairs, and Meng Yuyu had already taken a look around downstairs.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded and followed Meng Chacha upstairs.

    The upstairs space was divided into three dance studios, one of which had poles installed, clearly indicating it was previously used for pole dancing sses.

    Yang Hao touched one of the poles and turned to Meng Chacha with a teasing smile, "Do you know how to do it?"

    "I know a bit, but it''s been a long time since Ist danced."

    "Honey, let me dance for you..."

    Meng Yuyu spoke as she took off her jacket, revealing a ck turtleneck and a pair of casual ck pants, making dancing seem effortless.

    Yang Hao stepped back twice, crossing his arms in front of his chest, watching with interest.

    Meng Chacha first threw a flirtatious nce at Yang Hao, then grabbed the pole with one hand and took off...

    This little bitch Meng Chacha had imed it had been a long while since shest danced just as a ruse, aiming to lower Yang Hao''s expectations so she could surprise and dazzle him.

    Meng Chacha''s strategy worked, as Yang Hao had also thought she might not dance well, but damn, this little bitch was a total pro, pulling off one high-difficulty move after another, asionally striking a few enticing poses.

    In the dimly lit dance studio, the enchanting figure danced gracefully...

    And just like that, the atmosphere felt just right, and Yang Hao was indeed tempted to test the power of that little blue bottle.

    "My king~"

    "Come on~!"

    And then, damn it, Meng Chacha had to start ying with cosy!

    That call of "my king" was tantalizing and tingling.

    And Yang Hao truly felt a bit of King Zhou''s happiness...

    MD, give me that bottle!!

    I shall capture this fox spirit!!!

    ...

    An hourter.

    Yang Hao carried Meng Chacha downstairs.

    And in his heart, he thought:

    System approved, truly kick-ass!

    Quality beyond words, those who use it know it!

    Meng Chacha buried her head in Yang Hao''s arms, her cheeks still flush with color.

    She somewhat regretted stacking her buffs so high.

    It should have been enough just to touch on them...

    The result was getting burned by ying with fire, now she had to lean against the wall to walk!

    In the game of cards, Meng Chacha was that novice who was bad at the game but loved ying.

    She moaned about her poor skills before ying, but once she got into the game, she was fierce as a tiger, only to find out her score was a pitiful 3.5!!

    She was hung out to dry!!

    "Can you still drive?"

    Yang Hao asked after helping Meng Chacha into the driver''s seat of her Mercedes-Benz GLC.

    "I''ll be fine after resting for a bit."

    One of Meng Chacha''s hands was still around Yang Hao''s neck as she said pitifully, "My king, you''ll have to be gentler with me next time~"

    This little bitch was now addicted to acting.

    Yang Hao responded by flicking her smooth forehead with his finger, "If you keep talking like that, I''ll carry you back upstairs right now..."

    "No, no~!"

    Meng Chacha quickly shook her head and let go of Yang Hao''s neck.

    "Alright then, you rest up a bit and head home by yourself!"

    ```

    "I''m going to pick up Xixi!"

    Yang Hao patted little bitch''s shoulder soothingly.

    "Mmm-hmm."

    Meng Yuyu nodded obediently, looking quite adorable, a bit like those emojis where a kitten is nodding its head.

    Beiqin Kindergarten.

    Due to a traffic jam on the road, Yang Hao arrivedte, and most of the other children had already been picked up.

    But as soon as he got out of his car, he saw Mrs. Jiang holding Xixi in her arms, saying something that made the little girl''s smile almost reach her ears.

    Hmm, a loving and responsible teacher indeed.

    Yang Hao thought silently to himself.

    Unknown to him, Mrs. Jiang was thinking:

    Hmm, I''m holding the daughter of a CEO!

    The little princess of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    The future super-rich second generation!!!

    Such a child must have great fortune backing her, holding her more can only bring benefits, not harm.

    Hmm, I''ll hug a little longer...

    Mrs. Jiang pressed her face against Xixi''s chubby cheek again.

    Yang Hao felt reassured seeing this scene.

    Take note, you heartless kindergarten teachers!

    If you don''t have love and patience, then step the fuck off and stop poisoning our country''s little flowers.

    "Daddy~~"

    Xixi spotted her dad and excitedly waved her little hand.

    "Yang."

    Seeing the CEO who could fix exhaust fans approaching, Mrs. Jiang hurriedly greeted him.

    "Thank you for your hard work, Mrs. Qiqi."

    Yang Hao took Xixi from Mrs. Jiang''s arms.

    "It''s not hard at all, it''s what I should do."

    "Besides, Yang worked even harder yesterday!"

    Mrs. Jiang replied with a smile.

    "Is the exhaust fan still working well?"

    Yang Hao asked casually.

    "It works fine."

    "Yang is really amazing!"

    Mrs. Jiang praised again with a grin.

    Meanwhile, she couldn''t help but mock herself for asking such a formidable CEO to help fix an exhaust fan.

    What a move!

    And the man even agreed...

    Mrs. Jiang gave the low-key CEO a once-over. He looked different today; dressed in a well-fitting suit with shiny leather shoes, his cuff slipped down while holding Xixi, revealing an evening watch.

    The watch''s dial was sapphire blue and gleamed brightly, obviously not cheap!

    Today, he had the air of a CEO!

    Seems like he''s done pretending.

    Mrs. Jiang thought to herself.

    "Yang, I heard it was you who helped fix the exhaust fan yesterday, thank you so much!"

    Just as Yang Hao was preparing to leave, Liang XiaoLu, Mrs. Jiang''s roommate and homeroom teacher of the second preschool ss, came over.

    Yang Hao had gone to fix the exhaust fan when Liang XiaoLu was on duty at the kindergarten, so they had not met.

    "Mrs. Jiang has thanked me several times already."

    "It''s nothing!"

    Yang Haoughed and shook his head.

    "Yang, can you fix cabs?"

    "The door of the cab in my room always won''t close; can you take a look at it for me?" Liang XiaoLu asked hopefully, making a begging gesture.

    "Eh?"

    Yang Hao was taken aback, thinking: Now they really think I''m a handyman.

    "Lu, don''t bother Yang with such a small thing!!"

    "He''s a very busy man!!"

    Mrs. Jiang quickly took over and gave her friend a fierce re.

    You want the mighty CEO to fix your cab door for you?

    I think the cab door must have squashed your brains!!

    Mrs. Jiang ranted in her head.

    "Yang, don''t worry about her."

    "I can fix the cab door!"

    Mrs. Jiang hurriedly told Yang Hao.

    "Alright then, if you can''t handle it, just call me!"

    Liang XiaoLu didn''t have much clout with Yang Hao, and even if Mrs. Jiang hadn''t intervened, he would''ve found an excuse to refuse.

    I''m the freaking CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    And you really take me for a repairman!!

    "Xixi, say goodbye to Mrs. Qiqi and Mrs. Lu..."

    Yang Hao touched his beloved daughter''s forehead, and the little girl immediately waved goodbye to the two teachers.

    "Qiqi, what the hell?"

    "Why can''t I ask Yang to fix a cab?"

    Once Yang Hao had walked away with Xixi, Liang XiaoLu started questioning her roommate.

    "Do you even know what Yang''s status is?"

    Mrs. Jiang asked with a stern face.

    "What status?"

    "He used to deliver takeout, right?" Liang XiaoLu asked, puzzled.

    "He did takeout to lose weight, to experience life."

    Mrs. Jiang shrugged and then said seriously: "Yang''s real identity is the CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "So, do you think it''s appropriate for a big CEO to fix your cab door??"

    ```

 Chapter 115: 108, Are Mom and Uncle Fighting (Ask for Monthly Pass)

    "The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    "Is it the Jiangcheng Newspaper where Meichen is going for an interview today?" Liang XiaoLu asked incredulously.

    "Call me Little Aunt!"

    "Taking advantage of me again!"

    Jiang Yuqi gave her bestie a nk stare. It had been mentioned before that their rtionship wasn''t just that of colleaguesˇŞthey were also roommates from college days and got along very well.

    "Let''s not get hung up on titles now!"

    Liang XiaoLu persisted in her questioning, "Is Yang really the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    "Is there a fake president?"

    "Little Aunt specifically called to tell me. I wasn''t going to tell you because I was afraid you''d b!"

    "But you just had someone fix your cupboard door, that''s so inappropriate!"

    Liang XiaoLu spread her hands, "How was I supposed to know he''s a billionaire president?"

    "The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, his assets must be over a billion, right?"

    Liang XiaoLu added anotherment.

    "I checked this morning. Yang owns 28% of Jiangcheng Newspaper''s shares, and just those shares are worth about 150 million."

    After hanging up the phone with Little Aunt Cai Meichen, Jiang Yuqi indeed looked up the situation of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and easily found information about the stock ownership changes that urred a few days ago.

    "150 million!!"

    Liang XiaoLu''s eyes went wide, and then sheined, "So, you yelled for a tycoon worth 150 million toe to our ce to fix the range hoodst night?"

    "Uhhh..."

    "I had no idea yesterday!"

    Thinking about it, Jiang Yuqi felt she really had been quite reckless.

    But now thinking about it, the fact that Mr. Yang actually agreed was really quite approachable of him.

    "Qiqi, you mentioned before that Yang and his wife are divorced, right?"

    Liang XiaoLu suddenly asked.

    "Yeah, what about it?"

    Jiang Yuqi looked at her bestie with suspicion.

    "Nothing much, I just really like Xixi."

    "It would be nice to have a cute little girl like Xixi as a daughter," Liang XiaoLu said smilingly.

    "Heh~!"

    Jiang Yuqi scoffed, "I can hear my grandpa in heaven clicking his tongue at your ns..."

    "Qiqi, listen to yourself. I just want to give Xixi aplete family. Is there something wrong with that?" Liang XiaoLu shrugged her shoulders.

    Jiang Yuqi responded with a roll of her eyes, "I''ll send you off with a quote from Mr. Lu Xun!"

    "What did he say?"

    "You may be ugly, but you sure dream beautiful!"

    "Huh?"

    "Since when did Lu Xun say such a thing!"

    "No wait, it doesn''t matter who said it, Jiang Yuqi, you''re calling me ugly, aren''t you? Friendship over!!"

    ...

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao, who had originally nned to take Xixi home, received a phone call from Li Manni, saying she had made dumplings and invited them over to eat.

    Xixi, the little foodie, was naturally overjoyed at the thought of going to her aunt''s ce to eat dumplings. Of course, Xixi''s happiness wasn''t just because there would be dumplings; she mainly enjoyed ying with her aunt and Wenqian.

    So, Yang Hao stepped on the gas and headed for the Fenghua Residential Area.

    By the time he arrived with Xixi, the dumplings were already wrapped. Li Manni and Xu Wenqian had flour on their faces, which lookedically delightful.

    "What''s the asion today?"

    "Even made dumplings!"

    Xixi sprinted to her aunt''s side as soon as she entered the house, while Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "Wenqian said she wanted to celebrate her new job at Jiangcheng Newspaper!"

    Li Manni, with a dab of dough on her hand, dotted it on Xixi''s nose, eliciting giggles from the little girl.

    "Mr. Yang, I actually wanted to treat you and Xixi to a restaurant meal, but, well... I got docked half a month''s pay when I left mystpany, so I''m a bit strapped for cash," Xu Wenqian said with a frown.

    "Dumplings are great!"

    "Save the fancy meal for next month!"

    Truth be told, whether it was dumplings or a fancy meal, Yang Hao was just tasting them; he was really looking forward to the reward when the progress of the main quest increased again.

    Li Manni went to the kitchen to cook the dumplings, while Xu Wenqian yed with Xixi using the leftover dough from wrapping the dumplings.

    Yang Hao sat on the sofa and checked his Kuaiyin ount, which he had handed over to Meng Chacha to manage. The video where he spent 2.4 million for three beds had be a minor hit, amassing 320,000 likes, and the ount "Mr. Yang Losing Weight" gained another 50,000 followers because of it.

    With that one video, Yang Hao raked in another whopping 400,000 plus...

    The feeling of earning money while lying down was trulyfortable.

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but smile contentedly.

    However, what baffled him was that besides his lips curving upwards, his pants also rose a few centimeters...

    Huh??

    Yang Hao looked down.

    This brother seemed to have a mind of its own.

    At the same time, Yang Hao also felt a burning sensation of indescribable heat!

    Fuck!!

    Wasn''t it supposed to be side effect free?

    What the hell is this???

    Yang Hao recalled the instructions for the little blue bottle.

    Then he found the crucial point [After taking it, kidney function will be at its peak for 24 hours]!

    Shit, this peak doesn''t seem very upright!

    Yang Hao crossed his legs, trying to press it down!

    Then, it turned out to be harder to suppress than an AK!!

    If he forced it, it even hurt a little...

    Fuck!!

    He silently swore, then nced somewhat sheepishly at Xu Wenqian, who was close by and fully engrossed in ying with Xixi, not paying any attention to him.

    Yang Hao breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at Li Manni in the kitchen...

    Uh??

    What''s going on??

    Where are her clothes??

    Fuck!!

    In Yang Hao''s eyes, his sister-inw Li Manni was wearing nothing but an apron!

    But that couldn''t be possible!

    Yang Hao forcefully closed his eyes, then opened them again, and everything returned to normal.

    He understood a bit, the mes of desire within him were nearly overwhelming, causing the subconscious images that lurked in his mind to surface unwittingly...

    No!

    Since when did I wish for Manni to only wear an apron while cooking dumplings!!

    ndering me!

    Defaming me, huh!!

    Yang Hao quickly grabbed a bottle of mineral water and gulped it down.

    "Manni, I''ve got something urgent, Xixi will stay with you for now!"

    He tossed away the empty mineral water bottle and rapidly fled the scene.

    "Brother-inw left??"

    Li Manni heard Yang Hao''s voice, and just as she came out of the kitchen to ask what was going on, he was no longer in the living room.

    "Hmm, he seemed to have some urgent business."

    Xu Wenqian said while kneading the dough, focused on ying with Xixi and not paying much attention to Yang Hao''s situation.

    "Auntie, can I stay over and sleep with you tonight?"

    Xixi seized the opportunity to ask.

    The little girl fondly remembered her aunt''s warm and fragrant quilts.

    And she could also secretly touch her aunt''s "nana," which were so soft and bouncy...

    The little girl even wanted her dad to feel them, to experience that QQ bouncy sensation.

    Yang Hao had no idea about Xixi''s thoughts, otherwise, he would surely be moved to tears!!

    Alright, all you rascals, take a lesson!

    This is what filial piety looks like!!

    Others'' daughters are like little padded jackets!

    Mine is a mink!!

    ...

    The coffee shop.

    Wang Bingru, off work, was tutoring her niece, Shen Yino, with her homework.

    Wang Xueru was chatting with the pastry chef Sun Xingling about new products...

    Just then, the familiar Yongwang U8 suddenly pulled up outside the shop.

    Wang Xueru''s face lit up with joy.

    Earlier, when her sister finished work, she told her about the situation in the president''s office, saying that apart from her as an assistant, there were also two young and pretty secretaries who seemed to have a significant rtionship with Mr. Yang...

    Hearing this news, Wang Xueru was initially somewhat disheartened, thinking that with such young and beautiful girls around Mr. Yang, he might note to see her as often.

    But then, he arrived!

    Wang Bingru also saw the Yongwang U8 parked outside. Having ridden in that car just yesterday, she knew it belonged to Mr. Yang; she subconsciously locked her gaze on the vehicle.

    Indeed, Mr. Yang got out, but his steps were hurried, as if he had urgent business.

    "Yang, you''vee."

    Wang Xueru greeted him with a smiling face.

    "Yeah, I''ve got a bit of an emergency!"

    "Let''s go upstairs and talk~!!"

    Yang Hao immediately took the attractive young woman upstairs.

    "Is something wrong??"

    Wang Xueru thought that Yang really had some urgent matter, as he was acting very differently from when he fixed the kitchen exhaust.

    "Something wrong??"

    Wang Bingru had never seen Mr. Yang so anxious before and couldn''t help but feel worried.

    "Auntie, who is that uncle?"

    Shen Yino blinked herrge eyes, curiously asking.

    "Hmm..."

    "Your mother''s friend!"

    Wang Bingru hesitated slightly, then replied.

    "Could it be her boyfriend?"

    The eight-year-old Shen Yino didn''t quite grasp the true meaning of "boyfriend," but she already had a vague concept of it.

    "Uh..."

    Wang Bingru paused, then flicked the little girl on the head. "What do you know about boyfriends!"

    "Concentrate on your homework!!"

    Upstairs.

    In the [Yellow] themed private room.

    Wang Xueru wanted to ask what was wrong with Yang, but before she could, something was stuffed into her mouth...

    Then Yang Hao, the seasoned repairman, began his forceful operations...

    Initially, Wang Xueru was reserved, mindful that her sister and daughter were downstairs and that three employees hadn''t left work yet!

    But often, we are not in control!

    She wished to be discreet, to restrain herself, to hold back.

    But her sister wouldn''t allow it.

    The dopamine furiously secreted in her body wouldn''t allow it...

    So the sounds of tables, chairs, and walls colliding echoed through the floorboards to the level below.

    At first, Wang Bingru wondered what urgent matter Mr. Yang had!

    But once she realized, the inexperienced assistant, who had seen adult films only with roommates a few times, blushed...

    No, sister and Mr. Yang were showing no consideration for us at all!

    She thought to herself, ncing at her niece and pondering her rtionship with her sister.

    We''re hardly strangers!!

    "Auntie, are Mom and Uncle fighting?"

    Shen Yino, who had also heard the noise, looked up worriedly at her aunt and added, "Uncle is so tall; Mom can''t beat him!"

    "Auntie, maybe you should go help Mom!!"

    "Ah??"

    "I should help??"

    Wang Bingru was stunned by her niece''s question, baffled at how she was supposed to assist.

 Chapter 116: 109, this NPC number 3 is definitely set as Yibao! (Asking for monthly votes)

    ```

    Children say the darnedest things!

    What does that little brat know!

    Wang Bingru thought to herself.

    Upstairs.

    Wang Xueru half leaned against the sofa booth, gasping heavily.

    The once valiant and capable knight had lost today!

    And it was a crushing defeat!

    Yang Hao, who had spent several hundred million, had a smug and satisfied smile on his face.

    Internally, he cheered: Little blue bottle, you rock!!

    What does it mean to be fierce like a tiger? With the "System" of the little blue bottle, he was Zhao Zilong before Changban Slope!

    "Yang, today you..."

    It took Wang Xueru quite a while to catch her breath before she could speak, her heart still racing.

    "Standard procedure, no panic!"

    Yang Hao, not waiting for the beautiful young woman to finish, smugly shrugged his shoulders.

    "I feel like my body is falling apart."

    "It seems like I''m getting old, can''t handle the strain..."

    Wang Xueru said forlornly.

    "Not old, still young!"

    Yang Hao gently patted the beautiful young woman''s smooth cheek and then asked, "Can you go downstairs now?"

    "Give me a moment."

    Wang Xueru gently shook her head.

    Seeing this, the corners of Yang Hao''s mouth couldn''t help but curl upwards.

    To a middle-aged man, this was the bestpliment!

    After all, at this age, men were almost always at a disadvantage in such battles, nowhere near how they were in their twenties.

    At that moment, Yang Hao''s phone suddenly rang.

    He nced at the caller ID, then frowned.

    The call was from Zhao Yingying, the weakling with only a three-segment Power of Tea, who hadn''t stopped sending Yang Hao WeChat messages recently, but he replied only asionally, and his stance was already very clear.

    If it weren''t for Mrs. Wang being so enthusiastic, and also because she was Sun Xinyi''s close friend, Yang Hao might have already blocked her.

    Yang Hao had intended to reject the call, but he felt that this call was somewhat unusual, as the other party usually only sent WeChat messages and never called.

    "I''m going to take a call."

    Yang Hao informed Wang Xueru and then walked out of the booth while answering the phone: "Yingying, what''s up?"

    "Mr. Yang, Xinyi has a fever, over thirty-nine degrees. I took the day off and went back to my parents'' ce; she''s alone in her rental. Can you send some medicine over? Or apany her to the hospital..."

    On the phone, Zhao Yingying sounded quite anxious.

    "Is that so!"

    "No problem, send me the detailed address."

    Yang Hao readily agreed.

    Sun Xinyi was now his personal secretary, and he had to take care of this both officially and personally.

    "Xueru, a friend is sick, I need to make a trip."

    After hanging up the call, Yang Hao notified Wang Xueru in the booth and then headed straight downstairs.

    Wang Bingru, who had been keeping an eye on the situation upstairs, approached Yang Hao as he came down: "Mr. Yang, are you leaving already?"

    "Yeah, something came up unexpectedly."

    Yang Hao casually responded and strode out of the coffee shop.

    He first drove to a nearby pharmacy to buy some cold and fever medication, then stopped at a supermarket to get two cans of yellow peach, which he had heard from a friend from the northeast to be a cure-all!

    Though it sounded far-fetched, he was willing to try, after all, it didn''t cost much.

    About half an hourter, Yang Hao arrived at the Wangjiang Neighborhood where the two were renting.

    He found the rented house and entered the fingerprint code Zhao Yingying had sent to unlock the door.

    As the door opened, the lights in the living room were on, as were those in the north-facing bedroom.

    "Yingying, how did you get back?"

    The voice of Sun Xinyi, sounding quite weak, came from the brightly lit bedroom.

    Yang Hao closed the door and, not finding any men''s slippers in the shoe cab at the entrance, begrudgingly crammed his feet into a pair of pink slippers.

    Carrying the bag of medicine and the cans of peach, he walked to the bedroom door and saw Sun Xinyi wrapped in a nket on the bed, with just her head exposed.

    Fevers are strange things. Even though your body is very hot, you still feel cold all over.

    "Mr. Yang???"

    "Why, why are you here??"

    Sun Xinyi looked astonished, never having expected Yang Hao to be the one entering the room.

    "Yingying called me."

    Yang Hao walked to the bedside, set the bag of medicine and the cans of peach on the nightstand, and then touched Sun Xinyi''s forehead with his hand.

    It was indeed very hot.

    "Did you take your temperature?"

    "How many degrees?" Yang Hao asked.

    "It was 39.1 degrees just now."

    Sun Xinyi had just taken her temperature ten minutes earlier, but she felt that it might have risen by at least 0.5 degrees by now.

    It wasn''t that the fever was getting worse, but the touch of Yang Hao''s palm on her forehead made her feel like her whole body was burning up a bit more.

    Although the two had been in each other''spany for more than half a month, attending sses together every day and asionally making physical contact, it was the normal kind of contact during fitness activities, and Yang Hao never made any inappropriate moves.

    But the forehead-touching gesture just now was indeed suitable for the situation. It was clear that the other person did it out of concern, not with any ulterior motive.

    However, the touch was real, and the so-called "head pat" tended to give a sense of pampering.

    Especially when it happens between a man and a woman who have feelings for each other, it could make the woman a bit shy and her heart race faster.

    "Have you taken any medicine?"

    Yang Hao, unaware of Sun Xinyi''s jumbled thoughts, continued to ask.

    "Not yet, I ced an order on the Kangaroo app, but the medicine is still on its way."

    Sun Xinyi answered truthfully.

    She was a very independent and strong person who didn''t like to trouble others.

    So after feeling the fever, she just sent a WeChat message to Zhao Yingying, asking her to bring some fever-reducing medicine after work, but Yingying had returned to her parents'' home in a neighboring city that day.

    She then ordered directly through the Kangaroo app, not expecting Zhao Yingying would tell her previous boss, now Mr. Yang about it.

    ```

    "Then take the medicine first!"

    Yang Hao rummaged through the medicine bag and pulled out "Acetaminophen."

    That is, acetaminophen.

    It''s pretty effective for reducing fever.

    Sun Xinyi moved slightly, as if she wanted to sit up. Seeing this, Yang Hao reached out to help her, then took the opportunity to sit down on the edge of the bed, letting her lean on his shoulder...

    The series of smooth movements left Sun Xinyi with no room to resist, but after leaning against Yang Hao, she felt her body be even hotter.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, felt as if he was holding a small furnace.

    Only this furnace was soft and had a bit of a fragrance...

    Sun Xinyi''s mind went nk, and in a daze she swallowed the fever-reducing medicine.

    "Cover yourself with the nket and sleep a while!"

    "You might wake up without the fever..."

    Yang Hao helped Sun Xinyi lie back down and pulled the nket over her.

    Then he got up and walked towards the door.

    "Yang..."

    Seeing that Yang Hao seemed to be leaving, Sun Xinyi panicked inexplicably, as if terrified that he would actually leave.

    "Hmm?"

    "What''s wrong?"

    Yang Hao stopped in his tracks and turned around to ask.

    "Are, are you leaving?"

    Sun Xinyi hesitated, then stuttered out the question.

    Seeing her like this, Yang Hao couldn''t help but smile, "Do you want me to leave?"

    "I..."

    Sun Xinyi opened her mouth, then forcefully shook her head and squeezed out three words from the depths of her throat, "Don''t want that."

    Seeing her look so anxious, Yang Hao could not help but smile, "I''m going to boil some water for you."

    "Drinking lots of warm water will help you recover faster when you have a fever."

    After saying this, he went straight to the kitchen and started boiling water with the kettle.

    After Yang Hao left the room, Sun Xinyi shyly buried her entire head underneath the nket.

    A lone man and a single woman alone in a room, and she said she didn''t want him to leave.

    That was practicallyying her cards out on the table!

    For someone like Sun Xinyi, who was not skilled at expressing herself, being able to say "don''t want that" was really, really not easy.

    If it weren''t for her weakened state due to sickness and the growing sense of crisistely, she probably couldn''t have managed those three words.

    While Yang Hao was boiling water, someone rang the doorbell with their fingerprint.

    It must be the medicine that Sun Xinyi ordered.

    Yang Hao went to open the door, and indeed, it was a delivery person from Kangaroo.

    "Hey, Hao?"

    "Haven''t seen you making deliveries recently!"

    The delivery person turned out to be a former colleague of Yang Hao from one of his previous stops, and he was quite surprised to see Yang Hao.

    "Uh, I haven''t been running recently."

    Yang Hao was surprised at the coincidence and nodded after pausing for a moment.

    "Have you changed professions?"

    It''smon for delivery riders to switch jobsˇŞthe turnover rate is quite high.

    "Yep, I became a CEO."

    Yang Hao was quite familiar with this person and joked with a smile.

    "Haha, you might as well be the president..."

    The other person naturally didn''t believe it andughed before asking, "Is your girlfriend sick?"

    "Yeah." Yang Hao nodded, without denying it.

    "This recent wave''s been pretty severe, gotta be careful."

    "I''ve got more orders, got to run..."

    As the notice for a nearing timeout sounded from his phone, the delivery person hurried off.

    After closing the door, Yang Hao casually set aside the medicine that Sun Xinyi had ordered herself. They likely wouldn''t need it, given that he had bought quite a lot already.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that his former colleague had inadvertently given him an assist.

    He asked if it was his girlfriend who was sick, and Yang Hao didn''t deny it.

    Hearing their conversation, Sun Xinyi''s heartbeat quickened considerably. Given Yang Hao''s current circumstances, Sun Xinyi knew that even if they did end up together, it would probably be a rtionship like Meng Yuyu''s.

    But for a girl like Sun Xinyi, she very much needed the title of "girlfriend."

    Even if only the two of them knew and acknowledged that title...

    Yang Hao poured the boiled water into a thermos, then took it to Sun Xinyi to drink.

    After drinking most of the hot water, beads of sweat formed on Sun Xinyi''s forehead.

    "Sweating now, you should feel a lot better after sleeping..."

    Yang Hao took the thermos, gesturing for Sun Xinyi to lie back down and tucked her in with the nket once again.

    Throughout this, Sun Xinyi hardly said a word, just silently observing this billionaire CEO.

    She noticed he was very good at taking care of people, attending to the details well, making you feel veryfortable!

    He must take care of his daughter like this all the time!

    Sun Xinyi thought to herself.

    After busying himself for a while, Yang Hao checked the time, and it was already past ten.

    "It''s gettingte, you should rest."

    "If you get a fever in the middle of the night, just call for me, I''ll be in the living room."

    Yang Hao said and prepared to leave, but this time Sun Xinyi actively extended her hand from under the nket and grabbed one of Yang Hao''s fingers, whispering, "There''s enough room on this bed."

    "This... that''s not appropriate!"

    Yang Hao said it wasn''t appropriate, but then he sat down on the bed.

    "There are extra nkets in the closet..."

    Sun Xinyi added with a blushing face, clearly she did not n to share the nket with Yang Hao.

    But Yibao, with no experience in such matters at all, didn''t realize that once you''ve invited someone to stay, eight nkets won''t make a difference!

    But this was hardly the time for Yang Hao to bare his fangs. He obediently took another nket from the closet.

    After all, the long nighty ahead, and this Level 3 NPC Yibao was a sure thing!

 Chapter 117: 110, NPC No.3 goes online (monthly ticket extra â‘¦)

    The kidneys are the foundation of congenital constitution and the source of human life.

    Whether a person is young or not is directly rted to the state of their kidneys.

    That''s why there''s a saying that everyone has two ages: one is physiological age, the other is chronological age.

    Some people are in their twenties but have the kidneys of someone in their forties or fifties; in this case, their physiological age is actually quite old, and they should adjust their lifestyle in time, y less with their phones and exercise more.

    Others may be advanced in years, yet their kidney condition remains very youthful, giving others the impression of being vigorous and robust.

    Yang Hao, after taking the Kidney-Strengthening Potion, now belongs to thetter category; his kidney function returned to its peak, and he felt very energetic.

    Therefore, when it was after ten o''clock, he couldn''t sleep, but at this moment, he had to lie down even if he couldn''t catch a wink...

    Click!

    As hey down, Yang Hao casually turned off the light in the room.

    But the light in the living room was still on, seeping through the crack of the door into the room, faintly revealing Sun Xinyi gripping the quilt tightly, her body quivering slightly.

    "Are you cold?"

    Yang Hao knew she was probably nervous, but he still deliberately added, "That''s what fever is like."

    It was a way to give Sun Xinyi an out, otherwise, it would be a bit awkward.

    Of course, this was alsoying the groundwork.

    Yang Hao then covered Sun Xinyi with the quilt from his own body: "You shouldn''t be cold now, right?"

    "There''s no need, Yang."

    "You''ll get cold..."

    Sun Xinyi whispered.

    "I''m not cold!"

    "Men are resistant to the cold, didn''t you know?"

    Yang Hao said this, but his body involuntarily shivered.

    His acting was a bit poor.

    Hmm, Meng Chacha''s acting is better!

    Yang Hao thought to himself.

    Sun Xinyi didn''t speak, and the room fell silent, so much so that Yang Hao could hear the heartbeats of this once-fitness coach, now-secretary, pounding intensely.

    "How about we share a quilt?"

    "Xinyi, you know what kind of person I am."

    Yang Hao knew it was time to take the initiative because Sun Xinyi was the type of person who was not good at expressing herself. It took all her courage just to ask him to stay.

    Asking her to suggest sharing a quilt wasn''t realistic.

    "Then I''ming in!"

    He didn''t wait for a response, but silence at this moment was actually the best answer.

    Yang Hao lifted a corner of the quilt and slid in like a slippery eel.

    The bedding was warm, but he felt Sun Xinyi''s body shaking violently,parable to the tremble of a BMW X1''s 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.

    "Are you that cold?"

    "It''s warmer in my arms!"

    Yang Hao said, hugging Sun Xinyi into his embrace, and casually speaking the ssic lie, "I''ll just hug, nothing more!"

    Sun Xinyi shook even more upon being hugged, but since Yang Hao made no further move, her mind gradually calmed down, beginning to enjoy this tenderness.

    From the beginning, Sun Xinyi had a good impression of Yang, it was just that her feelings hadn''t heated up to the level where they could truly be together.

    Her idea was to get to know each other better, but reality didn''t give her the chance for steady development.

    You want to grow slowly, but someone is already solo pushing and has breached the high ground!

    And it was only after losing her defenses that she realized the importance of those defenses.

    People are like that, often only cherishing something after it''s gone.

    Now, Sun Xinyi felt a joy of regained loss.

    And having lost before, she didn''t want to experience that taste of loss again, so she had said she didn''t want Yang Hao to leave.

    "Are you a little warmer now?"

    Seeing that Sun Xinyi seemed to havepletely rxed, Yang Hao asked in a low voice.

    "Very warm."

    Sun Xinyi buried her head in Yang Hao''s strong arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of security.

    "Alright, then let''s sleep like this."

    Yang Hao soothed her by patting her back gently; this old hunter wasn''t in a hurry to shoot.

    Because for him, Sun Xinyi was different from the previous two NPCs.

    The encounter with Wang Xueru was pure chance, and Meng Chacha was used as a tool.

    Emotional attachments were made with both of them only after they got involved.

    But Sun Xinyi had always been favored from the start, and the fact that she wasn''t materialistic, along with her self-discipline, was especially admired by Yang Hao.

    So, his rtionship with Sun Xinyi felt more like a real romance.

    The difference was he was embellished by the aura of a mighty tycoon and CEO!

    So if this was romance, then every step should be taken.

    Well, it should be time for a kiss next.

    Yang Hao thought to himself, then gently kissed Sun Xinyi''s still-feverish forehead: "Goodnight."

    But this touch-and-go kiss was like an electric current spreading from top to bottom throughout Sun Xinyi''s body, causing her whole figure to quiver slightly.

    Yang Hao was taken aback for a moment.

    The Yibao in his arms was too sensitive!

    What level was this??

    Yang Hao''s expectations suddenly soared...

    However, he did not rush to take the next step but truly fell asleep holding Sun Xinyi.

    In the darkness, time passed without knowing how much.

    The Antipyretic Painkiller wore off, and Sun Xinyi started to run a fever again.

    She opened her eyes slowly, feeling her body burning up and her throat parched.

    Wanting to get up for water, she realized she was hugged tightly...

    At the same time, she felt a pressure she had never experienced before, as if a gun was pressed against her!

    She dared not move, yet she thought: He must be ufortable like this!

    Yang is truly a man of his word and a gentleman!

    To say only hugs, he meant only hugs.

    Rather than let bullets explode in the barrel, he would never use them to harm me!

    What about me?

    Shouldn''t I be a bit more understanding?

    Sun Xinyi took a deep breath, and then actively moved her lips to the gentleman''s...

    And the old hunter, already influenced by the medication, responded immediately!

    What does 39 degrees feel like?

    I''ll test it for everyone...

    ...

    Five minutester.

    Old hunter Yang Hao was dumbfounded!

    Sun Xinyi wanted to find a hole to crawl into out of embarrassment...

    "It''s not, I..."

    "I... really... didn''t do it... on purpose."

    Stuttering, Sun Xinyi spoke with a sense of loss.

    Such a big person, and she had wet the bed!

    And at such a time!!

    All she wanted to do now was to dig a hole and bury herself in it!!

    After a brief moment of stupor, Yang Hao couldn''t help but burst intoughter...

    True to my Yibao!!

    This name is indeed well-deserved!!

    Ding!

    Detected that the host has developed an intimate rtionship with Sun Xinyi.

    Entering the process for dealing with intimate rtionships...

    Name: Sun Xinyi

    Age: 24 years old

    Overall quality score: 92 points

    (Note: Intimate individuals with an overall quality score above 80 points can be converted into NPCs, and can receive tasks once a week, with a certain chance of generating random tasks.)

    Intimate partner Sun Xinyi qualifies for NPC conversion!

    [Yes] [No] Convert?

    Holy shit!!

    92 points!!!

    Hearing the system''s voice, Yang Hao was very excited.

    Meng Chacha scored 90 points, and the reward was already quite substantial.

    So, Sun Xinyi''s reward with 92 points should be even more substantial!!

    [Yes]!

    Definitely [Yes]!!

    Yang Hao immediately made his choice!

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC #3 Sun Xinyi officially online!

    NPC #3 Reward: Exclusive consumer credit of 500,000,000 yuan.

    (Note: As a wealthy man, one should not mistreat women who have an intimate rtionship with them, hence each NPC is awarded exclusive consumer credit.)

    Holy shit!

    Five hundred million!!

    Yang Hao almost eximed in shock.

    NPC #1 Wang Xueru got one hundred million!

    NPC #2 Meng Yuyu got two hundred million!

    And now, NPC #3 Sun Xinyi actually got five hundred million!!

    Indeed, the higher the overall quality score, the higher the exclusive consumer credit!!!

    Ding!

    Detected that NPC #3 is a Perfect Virginity.

    Additional Rewards: Attribute Points*15, Kidney Strengthening Potion*1

    System is freaking awesome!!

    Yibao is freaking awesome!!

    Yang Hao shouted crazily in his mind.

    "Yang, I... I''m going to change the sheets..."

    Sun Xinyi turned on the light, at this moment she couldn''t care less about the embarrassment of being exposed under the light.

    It''s probably a "pick the lesser of two embarrassments" situation for her right now!

    Compared to bearing all under the light, it''s the bloodstained sheet, now merged into a single damp spot, that truly made her feel utterly ashamed!

    Yang Hao didn''t stop her, just watched with a smile.

    This was also his first time having such an experience; he had only heard about it before!

    You have to say, it''s quite a magical feeling.

    And there''s a certain sense of achievement...

    Busy for a good while, Sun Xinyi finally tidied up the bed.

    Noticing her spirits had lifted significantly, Yang Hao curiously touched her forehead.

    It wasn''t hot anymore!

    Was the fever reduced just by a shot??

    Amazing!!

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi, with her head lowered, silently bit her lip.

    So embarrassing!

    How could it be so embarrassing!!!

    At this point, she didn''t dare to look at Yang Hao, for fear of seeing a mocking look in his eyes.

    "Have some peach canned fruit!"

    "Maybe your illness will bepletely cured!"

    Yang Hao said as he opened a can of peaches, wanting to verify the words of that friend from the northeast.

    After being busy for quite a while, Sun Xinyi was quite thirsty and began eating the canned peaches, also using it as a way to mask her current embarrassment.

    Yang Hao, who hadn''t spent a few billion yet, observed the newly minted NPC #3 with interest:

    Hero Nickname: Yibao

    Skill: Water Floods Jinshan (Passive Trigger)

    Yang Hao thought to himself and also checked her initial quest.

    Quest Content: [Filial Daughter]

    NPC #3 Sun Xinyi has been working hard to save money to buy a house back in her hometown for her parents, to improve their living conditions.

    This Saturday is NPC #3 Sun Xinyi''s mother''s birthday, so help NPC #3 fulfill her wish on this birthday!

    Quest Reward: One Jiangzhong Haoting Vi!

    Jiangzhong Haoting?

    The system is freaking awesome!!

    Yang Hao was aware of this viplex. Although the location was slightly off the center, it was still within the main urban area, hence the price was steep, with each starting at twenty million.

    It seems that the higher the NPC''s overall quality score, the more powerful the rewards!

    Yang Hao arrived at another conclusion.

    "Yang, this yellow peach canned fruit is pretty good, do you want to try some?"

    Sun Xinyi, who had regained herposure, asked.

    Yang Hao looked down at the canned peaches she had eaten almost half of and then at Sun Xinyi, who seemed in good spirits, andughed, "This yellow peach canned fruit has got something to it!"

 Chapter 118: 111, Yibao must be heavily rewarded!! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    Yang Hao had initially wanted to taste the canned peaches, but the syrup on Sun Xinyi''s lips glistened so transparently sweet, it made canned peaches seem even more appetizing.

    So, Yang Hao bit down on them.

    Despite having just witnessed Yibao''s disy of Water Magic, Yang Hao, who hadn''t managed to spend his billions, still felt an agonizing itch in his heart.

    Therefore, the Jiangcheng Zhao Zilong once again picked up his spear for aeback!

    This time, he was determined to make a fierce attack, in and out, seven times...

    Ten minutester.

    Yibao''s passive skill triggered once again...

    She shyly covered her head with a pillow, wishing she could be an ostrich!

    And what Sun Xinyi didn''t know was that in a man''s eyes, this wasn''t something shameful at all, but could instantly stack the buff to the max!!

    So, after the mage had finished casting her Water Magic, Yang Hao continued with renewed interest...

    In the end, he got what he desired.

    He scattered all the billions he had saved.

    And during the process, Yibao triggered her passive skill once again...

    Although the battle ceased, the battlefield was left in a total mess.

    Sun Xinyi now looked like a cooked crab, her body flushed and motionless.

    The flushing was a physiological reaction, and being motionless was, of course, the power of the little blue bottle!

    Of course, even without the little blue bottle, her first time on the battlefield wouldn''t have ended much better.

    However, as Sun Xinyi was a physical education student and regrly worked out, her physical condition was excellent. After resting for a short while, she gathered the sheets once again.

    Internally, she thought, this was thest sheet; things couldn''t continue like this!

    After she finished tidying up the bed, Yang Hao handed her the thermos, letting the heavily drained Water System Mage rehydrate.

    Drinking water wasn''t really a big deal, but Sun Xinyi''s cheeks burned hotly at the thought of what had just transpired.

    Yang Hao probably guessed the thoughts of the newly initiated mage and started exining, "Actually, this is a normal phenomenon..."

    CEO Yang transformed into Mr. Yang to deliver a serious lesson to Yibao, who had just stepped into this new world.

    "So, Yang, you like it?"

    Sun Xinyi was somewhat incredulous.

    She had thought this behavior was incredibly embarrassing; yet, the man seemed excited, as if he''d discovered a treasure.

    Mr. Yang was a bit embarrassed by his student''s sincere question.

    Many things are better left unsaid, after all!

    But Yang Hao still nodded earnestly, at least this could help Sun Xinyi who was already burdened with troubled thoughts to open up.

    Sure enough, seeing Yang Hao nod, Sun Xinyi shyly lowered her head, but her mood improved significantly.

    It''s like being overweight and feeling inferior about it, then finding yourself in a time and space where fat is considered beautiful.

    What you considered a w suddenly bes an asset; naturally, it''s exhrating.

    "Rest now, it''s veryte."

    It was past two in the morning, and Yang Hao, holding Sun Xinyi, settled back into bed. Then, he patted her forehead and it seemed like the fever really receded.

    It appeared that his ''fever-reducing jab'' was indeed effective.

    Sun Xinyi was truly exhausted and soon drifted into dreand.

    Yang Hao, however, didn''t sleep but started organizing his spoils of war.

    Attribute Points*15!

    Kidney Strengthening Potion*1!

    The power of this little blue bottle was too substantial; better save it forter.

    He would see the reactions of his body after the 24 hours were up.

    But the 15 Attribute Points could be put to use right away.

    Yang Hao opened the system''s main page to check the values he could change with the Attribute Points.

    Height: 182cm

    Weight: 171 pounds

    Health Value: 76

    Intelligence Value: 82

    Combat Power: 65

    Kidney Energy Value: 80

    Length: 18cm

    Girth: 3.5cm (each Attribute Point can add 0.1cm)

    Huh??

    There were two new values.

    They were Kidney Energy Value and Girth!!

    This...

    Alright!

    The System is awesome!!

    It even went through the trouble of preventing some hosts from being teased for being ''skinny.''

    Yang Hao had indeed seen some data before that the average diameter for men in Hua Country ranged between 2.5cm to 4cm.

    So, Yang Hao''s 3.5 falls slightly above the average, and if it were below 3cm, that would probably qualify as the legendary ''skinny dog'', right!

    This time, with the 15 Attribute Points he managed to glean from Sun Xinyi, it amounted to an immense, intangible wealth.

    Yang Hao first allocated 4 points to health, bringing his Health Value up to 80.

    Then he added 1 point to length; he wasn''t satisfied with just the average starting size!

    He wanted to be a bit stronger than the rest!!

    That left him with 10 points.

    Yeah, intelligence is quite important.

    So, Yang Hao added 5 points to girth, directly raising this figure to the ceiling level for Hua Country men!

    With thest five points, Yang Hao put 3 into intelligence and the remaining 2 into Kidney Energy Value!

    After some operations.

    Mr. Yang, the plus version, is officially online!!

    The updated values became:

    Health Value: 80

    Intelligence Value: 85

    Combat Power: 65

    Kidney Energy Value: 82

    Length: 19cm

    Girth: 4cm

    Yeah, from now on, please refer to me as Boss 419 (Big shot)!!!

    Looking at Yibao, who was sound asleep in his arms, Yang Hao couldn''t help but kiss her forehead gently.

    This NPC number 3 provided the richest rewards among the three NPCs!

    She made him into Boss 419!!

    This indeed called for a grand reward...

    Fortunately, the System had given him five billion!

    He couldn''t possibly spend it all!!

    Unknowingly, Yang Hao also fell asleep.

    And when he awoke, it was already past seven in the morning.

    Sun Xinyi was still fast asleep in his arms, but her body was a little hot, as if the fever had returned.

    It looked like the ''fever-reducing jab'' needed to be scheduled again...

    The effects of the little blue bottle''s 24-hour medicine wouldst until three in the afternoon.

    So, damn it, upon waking up, Yang Hao was back in the state of having a loaded bullet.

    But the problem was that this No. 3 NPC had juste online and couldn''t withstand such devastation...

    He needed to be gentle and cherish the fairer sex!

    Fortunately, there are many paths in this world.

    As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome!

    Therefore, one does not need to stick to just one path.

    Yang Hao nced at the bulging suspender nightgown on Yibao...

    Well, do you guys know what the license te number for Qingdao is?

    ...

    Nine in the morning.

    The CEO''s office at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Xu Yali couldn''t help frowning when she saw her best friend hadn''te to work yet.

    Although she knew that her best friend had a deeper rtionship with Mr. Yang, it didn''t matter if Mr. Yang came or not, but you''rete on the second day of work, isn''t that a bit too much?

    So, she dialed a phone call.

    However, after the phone rang for a while with no answer, just when she was about to hang up, the other side finally picked up.

    "Sun Xinyi, what''s going on with you!"

    "You''rete on the second day of work, do you not want this job anymore?"

    "You think the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group is owned by your family, don''t you!"

    This best friend of Sun Xinyi for over twenty years was not one to hold back and let rip as soon as she spoke.

    "Lili, what''s with the anger this early in the morning..."

    Ah???

    Mr. Yang???

    Hearing the male voice on the phone, Xu Yali waspletely stunned. She quickly moved the phone away from her ear and looked at the name disyed on the phone screen.

    Yes, it was [Yibao]!!

    So, when I called Yibao, it was Mr. Yang who answered!!

    At this time, the two of them were together!

    Could it be that they were together sincest night???

    No, Sun Xinyi, you''ve made it big!!

    You secretly slept with the CEO!

    Xu Yali silentlyined to herself.

    But after a brief moment of shock, her tone made aplete one-eighty, "Good morning, Mr. Yang!"

    "I was just worried that Xinyi would bete, so I gave her a little reminder!"

    "Since she is... working with you, I''m relieved..."

    Xu Yali was ready to end this awkward call.

    But then, Yang Hao''s voice came through on the phone again, "Lili, do you miss home?"

    "Ah?"

    Xu Yali was confused, not understanding why CEO Yang would suddenly ask this.

    "I..."

    "Should I miss it or not??"

    Xu Yali weakly asked.

    "I think you do miss home," Yang Hao said.

    "Oh, then I miss home..."

    Xu Yali''s secretary consciousness was quite high; she immediately responded as the CEO wished.

    "Then you should go back to Jingmenter."

    "Let the CEO''s office driver take you back. Count it as a business trip."

    Xu Yali was from Jingmen, but that''s not the point. The point was that she and Sun Xinyi were childhood friends and had known each other since kindergarten, so Sun Xinyi was also from Jingmen.

    "Ah?"

    "Why would I go back to Jingmen?" Xu Yali was stillpletely clueless.

    "Don''t you miss home?"

    "Go visit your parents!" Yang Hao said.

    "This..."

    "Is this okay?"

    Having the CEO''s office driver send her back home to see her parents and counting it as a business trip!

    This must be some kind of fantasy drama!

    What kind of leader is this generous?

    Unless this leader has designs on you...

    Err, CEO Yang doesn''t have improper thoughts about me, does he??

    As Xu Yali''s mind was filled with wild thoughts, the CEO''s voice again rose, "And help me with something while you''re there."

    Phew~!

    Xu Yali breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this sentence.

    She knew that this damn thing was the main point!

    "Please give your orders, Mr. Yang."

    "Buy a house under the name of Sun Xinyi."

    Yang Hao said.

    "Ah?"

    "Buy Xinyi a house??"

    Xu Yali was shocked. Her CPU was running at high speed, and then she concluded that their own Yibao must have utterly won over the CEO!

    Otherwise, why would he want to buy Yibao a house first thing in the morning!

    "Mr. Yang, how big should the property be? Any specific requirements?"

    Xu Yali steadied herself and then asked.

    "You know about Xinyi''s family situation, right?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I do. Xinyi''s mom and dad are workers, and she has a younger sister who is in high school..." Xu Yali replied.

    "There are quite a few people in her family, then buy a vi!"

    "Ah?"

    "A vi?"

    "Okay!!"

    Xu Yali rapidly went through the emotions of shock to eptance.

    "By the way, does her family have a car?"

    Yang Hao asked again.

    "They probably don''t."

    Xu Yali wasn''t entirely sure since they did not have one when she went back home for the New Year.

    "Then buy a car as well."

    "Oh, okay!"

    Xu Yali promptly agreed. After all, having decided to buy a vi, a car was hardly surprising anymore.

    "By the way, Mr. Yang, what''s the budget?"

    Xu Yali asked.

    "Any is fine..."

    Yibao''s five hundred million specialized spending money really could be used casually, but Yang Hao still asked, "How much are the housing prices there?"

    "Around five thousand or so..."

    Xu Yali wasn''t too sure either; she hadn''t been paying much attention to the housing prices back home.

    "Then don''t consider the price issue. Just look for a good house and buy it straight away, under Xinyi''s name!" Yang Hao replied in a domineering CEO tone.

 Chapter 119: 112, Meng Chacha freeloaded off Li Manshu! (Ask for monthly ticket)

    CEO Office.

    After hanging up the phone, Xu Yali took a deep breath.

    Her best friend was really making something of herself!

    Just like she had advised before, she really seized the opportunity to leap across social sses!

    "Li, is Mr. Yang asking for any work?"

    At this moment, Wang Bingru came over and asked.

    She had vaguely overheard Xu Yali, who seemed to be on the phone with Mr. Yang.

    "Yes, he has entrusted me with work."

    "I''ll be going on a business trip soon, so I''m leaving the CEO Office to you."

    Xu Yali looked at Wang Bingru, this rash neer, thinking to herself that there would be an opportunity to properly teach herter.

    In the workce, like in the current situation, she really shouldn''t be inquiring, because everyone has their own set of responsibilities, and some matters even involve privacy. It''s impolite for a colleague to pry.

    But Xu Yali knew that Wang Bingru hadn''t even graduated from university yet and had no work experience, so making mistakes was normal.

    While the two were talking, a woman with a voluptuous figure and a mature air about her came walking over from the direction of the elevator.

    Both women instinctively looked over.

    "Hello, Mr. Yang is not here today."

    Xu Yali thought the woman was looking for the CEO and took the initiative to speak.

    "Hello, my name is Cai Meichen, I''m the new Director of the CEO Office."

    Cai Meichen had just finished her entry formalities and was here to report to Yang Hao, but was informed that the big boss was not at thepany.

    "Hello, Director Cai, I am Mr. Yang''s Chief Secretary Xu Yali."

    "Hello, Director Cai, I''m the CEO Office Assistant, Wang Bingru."

    Upon hearing that the other party was the new Director of the CEO Office, they both hurried to introduce themselves.

    Cai Meichen politely exchanged a few words with the two but focused more on their appearanceˇŞthis little assistant was young, beautiful, with long legs.

    Though the Chief Secretary''s beauty and figure were a bit lesspared to the assistant, she was also within the category of beautiful women.

    And Cai Meichen was very confident in her own appearance as well.

    Which means, in the CEO Office of the adept Mr. Yang, there are three beauties!

    She hoped it was just a coincidence, that everyone was there due to their strong work abilities, and it just so happened they were good-looking too.

    Cai Meichen thought to herself.

    Wangjiang Neighborhood.

    On the balcony of the rental apartment.

    After hanging up the phone, Yang Hao sent a WeChat message to Xu Yali with his cellphone: Keep it a secret!

    He wanted to give Yibao a surprise, so naturally, he couldn''t spill the beans in advance.

    Heading back to the bedroom, Sun Xinyi was still deep asleep.

    Thankfully, after the fever-reducing injection, her fever subsided, and her head was no longer hot.

    Yang Hao was feeling quite energetic now, and he sent a WeChat message to Jiang Yuqi to inquire about Xixi''s condition.

    Last night, Xixi slept over at Li Manni''s ce, and this morning Li Manni was the one who took her to kindergarten.

    Jiang Yuqi replied to the message instantly, even sending over a video clip of Xixi intently ying with fish in ss...

    Seeing his beloved daughter in good spirits, Yang Hao felt relieved.

    At this moment, the sound of a door opening came from the living room.

    Yang went out to take a look; it was Zhao Yingying returning home.

    "Yang, you''re here!"

    Seeing Yang Hao in the room, Zhao Yingying wasn''t surprised; after all, she had made that phone callst night to wingman for her bestie, Sun Xinyi.

    Given Yang Hao''s feedback over the period, Zhao Yingying knew she had no chance, and if she wanted to maintain a connection with the wealthy Mr. Yang, it could only be through her bestie, Sun Xinyi.

    After all, it was Sun Xinyi whom Mr. Yang was originally interested in from the start!

    And judging by the current situation, her wingman efforts seemed to have worked.

    "Yang, how is Xinyi doing?"

    "The fever has subsided, and she''s still sleeping."

    "That''s good, I owe you one forst night, Yang!"ughed Zhao Yingying.

    "I should be thanking you for calling me..."

    Yang Hao still felt gratitude towards this "little bitch" from Power of Tea.

    He and Sun Xinyi had known each other for quite some time, but a breakthrough in their rtionship needed an opportunity, whichst night had provided.

    As they were talking,

    Sun Xinyi in the bedroom had woken up.

    Whether it was the effect of the fever-reducing medicine or the "Mr. Yang brand" fever-reducing injection, Xinyi''s condition had greatly improved. Not only was her feverpletely gone, but her spirits were also high.

    It''s just that her sister''s condition wasn''t too good; there was a sense of tearing pain.

    But this big brother Yang was considerate of her, knowing she wasn''t feeling too well, so whenever he felt inclined, it was tough on granny...

    And Yibao, having no such experience, only learned today that granny could have such a purpose...

    So, the question arises, what about those grannies who are too young??

    While Sun Xinyi was lost in her wild thoughts, her phone rang; the caller ID showed it was "Mom."

    "Xinyi, mom''s birthday is this Saturday;e back and let''s have a meal together,"

    As soon as the call connected, her mother''s voice came through the earpiece.

    "Okay, sure!"

    Actually, even without her mom mentioning it, Sun Xinyi had nned to go back, and she had already bought the giftˇŞa Lanc?me set she had purchased with an employee discount thanks to Zhao Yingying.

    "By the way, Xinyi, do you have a boyfriend yet?"

    "If you do, bring him back so mom can meet him."

    Hearing her mom ask, Sun Xinyi subconsciously nced toward the living room; because of the distance, Yang Hao naturally couldn''t hear the conversation on the phone.

    After hesitating for a brief moment, Sun Xinyi still gave a negative answer: "No."

    Property Center.

    Meng Yuyu and the middle-aged womanpleted the procedures for the house transfer.

    Everything went smoothly, and she got the property title very quickly!

    "Yuyu, you must treat me to a big meal to celebrate!"

    Yu Lili, who apanied Meng Yuyu to handle the property transfer, had eyes full of envy but was internally consumed with jealousy over her stic bestie.

    We are all just struggling workers, isn''t it better to be poor together?

    Yet, you actually managed to snag a rich man right under my nose!

    The main thing is, snagging a rich man is one thing, but this rich man seems like the kind who is foolish with too much money!

    Just gives away a Mercedes worth over 500 thousand yuan like that!

    And now he''s even given her amercial property worth 6.6 million yuan!!

    Even if she gets dumped right now, she has made a fortune!

    Just thismercial property and the Mercedes alone are something an ordinary worker could never afford in a lifetime!

    "Yuyu?"

    "What a coincidence..."

    Just as Meng Yuyu was preparing to take her stic bestie to see themercial property and make some ns, Li Manshu happened to walk out of the property center. She was there to collect a property certificate and didn''t expect to run into a client she was insanely jealous of.

    "Sister Manshu."

    "I also made ns with Sister Yongyi to continue checking out the furniture city this afternoon. I didn''t expect to run into you here."

    Running into Li Manshu here was quite unexpected for Meng Yuyu as well.

    "I came to get the property certificate, are you picking up the certificate for Star Cloud Bay?" Li Manshu curiously asked.

    "No."

    "My husband bought me amercial storefront; today wepleted the transfer!"

    "By the way, Sister Manshu, do you have time? Could you help me take a look at how to design the interior of that storefront? I''m nning to open a dance training center..."

    Meng Yuyu was nning to freeload this design assistant.

    From her previous interaction, she knew that the other party was a gold-digger who really wanted to build a good rtionship with her.

    So, it was the perfect opportunity to use that mentality to get some free design work from her.

    Otherwise, hiring theirpany would cost money.

    "Sure, I''ll be quite free these days after my current project ends."

    Li Manshu indeed was eager to establish a good rtionship with the partner of a big shot and didn''t mind lending a hand.

    "Yuyu, your husband is really good to you!"

    Li Manshu remarked once more.

    "Yeah!"

    Meng Yuyu smiled and nodded, speaking with a face full of happiness, "He knows I love to dance, so he bought a storefront for me to open a dance training center for fun, not really aiming to make money!"

    "By the way, when I had to leave while we were eating yesterday, it was because my husband asked me to go sign the contract..."

    Meng Chacha added anotherment.

    She knew too well how to unt her wealth in front of someone like Li Manshu.

    After all, they were essentially the same type of person, and one knows their own kind best!

    So what seemed like a sturdy fortress could indeed copse easily from the inside.

    An enemy is never as scary as a traitor, for a traitor knows us better...

    As expected, hearing Meng Yuyu''s follow-up, Li Manshu''s eyes filled with boundless envy, and she couldn''t help but sigh once again, "Your husband is also quite romantic!"

    "He''s alright, he just doesn''t mind spending money..."

    Meng Chacha delivered another crushing blow.

    Listening by the side, her stic bestie Yu Lili was grinding her teeth in secret, while Li Manshu could only envy, wishing she too could find a man who would spend money on her like that.

    The three of them headed to the parking lot, and then Li Manshu got into Meng Yuyu''s brand-new Mercedes GLC.

    "Yuyu, is this car new?"

    Li Manshu looked around the car''s interior and asked as she sat in the back seat.

    Last time Meng Yuyu came to theirpany, she drove this car, but Li Manshu only got a look at its exterior; this was her first time sitting inside.

    "Mmhmm, my husband bought it for me!"

    "To practice driving with..."

    Meng Yuyu replied while starting the car.

    Practice with a Mercedes??

    Li Manshu couldn''t help but feel another wave of envy.

    Half an hourter.

    The three arrived at themercial property still disying the "Colorful Dance Training Center" sign.

    "This has got to be over two hundred square meters!"

    Upon entering the storefront, Li Manshu estimated the space on the first floor.

    "The property certificate indicates 118 square meters, but it''s two floors, so the actual useable area is 236 square meters..." Meng Yuyu replied.

    "Such arge storefront, that must have been expensive, right?" Li Manshu asked another question.

    "Not really, 6.6 million!"

    Meng Chacha replied nonchntly; the little bitch already had the air of a real snob.

    6.6 million...

    Li Manshu silently repeated the number in her head, her envy meters already maxed out.

    If a man would give her such a storefront, she wouldn''t mind being a mistress or something...

    Unfortunately, no wealthy man seemed toe her way!

    At that moment, she suddenly remembered her ex-husband Yang Hao, who had given her sister a Porsche Cayenne.

    Because of Xixi, he hadn''t cklisted her on WeChat. Just yesterday, she had sent a message to her ex-husband, but it was like a stone sinking into the ocean with no response.

    "Sister Manshu, how do you think I should decorate this first floor?"

    Meng Chacha''s purpose in calling Li Manshu over wasn''t just to show off but to freeload, so after boasting, she turned the conversation to business.

    And Li Manshu, who wanted to get on Meng Yuyu''s good side, after some thought, actually came up with quite a few feasible suggestions...

 Chapter 120: 113, my ex-wife and her little lover actually know each other (more updates!)

    Afternoon.

    Yang Hao had told Sun Xinyi to rest at home.

    He himself went to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    "Mr. Yang!"

    The CEO''s office had only Wang Bingru at the moment, and she was just cking off when, to her surprise, the CEO, who hadn''t been seen all day, finally arrived. She hurriedly stood up from her desk.

    This girl''s getup was really something, with a style that screamed experience doesn''t match but face and figure do!

    But such an outfit really didn''t look like that of a proper assistant!

    Fine then, as if this CEO''s office is that proper anyway!!

    "Has Director Cai arrived?"

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly, indicating that she could just sit down and talk.

    "She''s arrived and is working in her office."

    Wang Bingru pointed to the CEO''s office director''s office.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and strode over, then lightly knocked on the door.

    "Come in."

    The voice of Cai Meichen came from inside the office.

    Yang Hao pushed the door and entered, the director of the CEO''s office was dressed quite formally, in a suit and skirt pair with ck stockings, long hair slightly curled, indeed possessing the charm of a mature woman.

    "Mr. Yang!"

    Seeing Yang Hao, Cai Meichen quickly stood up from her workstation.

    She thought she wouldn''t see the boss on her first day of work.

    "That''s not the right way to address me!"

    "What should the wife of the CEO call the CEO?"

    Yang Hao teased with a chuckle.

    "Mr. Yang, I really didn''t expect that night..."

    Cai Meichen had thought that the issue was already behind them, but the CEO-turned-repairman just had to bring it up.

    "I''m just kidding."

    Yang Hao waved it off, then casually sat down on the sofa, "Are you adapting well to the work?"

    "It''s okay, but there are many documents that require Mr. Yang''s signature for decision-making."

    The CEO''s office had been in a standstill for three or four days, so there was quite a backlog of work; Cai Meichen had been busy since she started working there.

    Some tasks could have been delegated to Wang Bingru, but she didn''t know what the situation with that girl was yet. Plus, judging from her years of experience, dressing like that for work usually meant she was there for the CEO''s convenience.

    In other words, she might be the CEO''s little girlfriend; Cai Meichen wouldn''t dare to direct her recklessly, so she had to silently bear the burden herself.

    "How about this, for files that need my decision, you first mark your own suggestion, then pass them to me!"

    When it came to being a CEO, Yang Hao indeedcked experience, but Cai Meichen had plenty, so he wanted to absorb some know-how from her and see if the "CEO''s wife" was as capable as her resume suggested.

    A highly capable CEO''s office director would make his work as CEO much easier.

    "By the way, Bingru has no previous work experience, so guide her a bit."

    "Moreover, isn''t the CEO''s office missing an assistant? Communicate with HR about the recruitment; we need someone highly capable!"

    Counting Yang Hao, the CEO''s office currently had five people, including him as the CEO, and Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, who were all ckers!

    This can''t do!

    The ckers already made up three-fifths of the office, so they definitely needed to hire a capable assistant to bnce things out.

    "Understood, Mr. Yang, I willmunicate with HR as soon as possible."

    "Also, should I treat Bingru like a normal employee?"

    Cai Meichen asked tentatively.

    "She is a regr employee!"

    "She justcks work experience, so if you train her well, she could take some pressure off you, couldn''t she?"

    Yang Hao quickly rified his stance, understanding Cai Meichen''s implication.

    Internally, he was muttering to himself.

    What kind of person do you take me for!

    To emphasize once again!

    This is the CEO''s office!

    Not this guy''s harem!!

    Apart from those with connections, none have anything to do with this CEO!!

    After chatting with Cai Meichen for a bit, Yang Hao went back to his office.

    Ding!

    The additional effect of the Kidney-Strengthening Potion is activated.

    Kidney Energy Value +1!

    Yang Hao had just settled in the boss chair when the System''s voice once again rang in his mind.

    He checked the time; it was the 24-hour effectiveness of the Kidney-Strengthening Potion expiring.

    The 24-hour peak has passed, and he gained a point of permanent Kidney Energy Value!

    Nice!

    Yang Hao was very satisfied with the effects of the little blue bottle, thinking back over the past 24 hours.

    He took on three at once and came out triumphantly, leaving his foes in disarray!

    Yibao had even triggered her passive skill, "Overflowing Gold Mountain," several times, and she was still lying at home now!

    One word: epic!

    And currently in the System Warehouse, there''s still one of those little blue bottles he had "borrowed" from Sun Xinyi.

    However, Yang Hao decided not to use it for now; it''d be better to hold off...

    He checked his unread messages on WeChat and there were quite a few.

    The first was a work progress report from Xu Yali, his senior secretary, who had arrived at Jingmen and purchased a BMW X5 from the BMW 4S store!

    Although the car was registered in Sun Xinyi''s name, it was meant for her parents to drive. They were from a working-ss background, and it wouldn''t be good to be too ostentatious.

    The BMW X5 gives off a fallen aristocrat vibe as it was once very prestigious!

    Now, although BMW has lost some of its luster from the past, it still represents a peak for the average person.

    ording to Xu Yali''s report, the house purchase wouldn''t happen today; it''d be sorted either tomorrow or the day after.

    Then, there were messages from Meng Chacha on WeChat, mainly to inform Yang Hao that she hadpleted the property transfer procedures for the storefront. The little bitch even posted on her Moments to show off.

    ```

    Huh??

    What the hell is this??

    He casually nced at Meng Yuyu''s social circle and was surprised to find that Li Manshu had liked her posts!

    He hadn''t deleted his ex-wife from his Weixun, although she had given up custody rights to Xixi during the divorce, she still had visitation rights, which ording to the agreement were not to be less than once a month.

    But after the divorce, she had never taken the initiative to visit.

    Yet now, Yang Hao saw his ex-wife''s trace in Meng Chacha''s social circle.

    He clicked on that familiar profile picture to take a closer look, and it was really her!!

    What on earth was going on??

    How did his ex-wife get mixed up with his little lover??

    Yang Hao immediately sent a Weixun message to Meng Yuyu: Do you know Li Manshu?

    Inside the Japanese restaurant.

    Meng Yuyu was treating the bitch Li Manshu and her stic best friend Yu Lili to a meal.

    For Meng Chacha, these two were mere props and stagehands in her show-off performance ¨C tools that provided her with the emotional value to satisfy her vanity.

    Meng Chacha had no desire to hide her gloryˇŞ if she had it good, she wanted everyone to know!

    Suddenly receiving a Weixun message from Yang Hao, she felt quite happy, thinking that her "husband" had finally thought of her.

    But after seeing his message, she froze for a moment before instinctively ncing at Li Manshu, who was busy taking photos of the food with her phone.

    This Japanese restaurant was quite upscale, and the dishes were exquisite enough to be shown off on social media.

    Meng Yuyu didn''t know how her husband knew Li Manshu, but being aware of thetter''s old bitch nature, she instantly became alert.

    Were they bypassing her and secretly making contact??

    Meng Yuyu frowned, over the past few days, this old green tea bitch had asionally probed for information about her husband.

    But a well-prepared Meng Chacha hadn''t disclosed a single word, so she couldn''t figure out how the other party had managed to make contact with her husband!

    It seems I underestimated the old bitch!!

    Meng Yuyu clenched her teeth and then told Yang Hao truthfully how she came to know Li Manshu.

    After learning how the two knew each other, Yang Hao felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

    His ex-wife had even been involved in the design of his Star Cloud Bay mansion!

    It was utterly fantastical!!

    He hesitated for a moment but then decided to tell Meng Yuyu the truth: She''s my ex-wife.

    Yang Hao still trusted Meng Chacha to manage the situation well.

    Now sitting across from Li Manshu, Meng Yuyu felt a surge of crisis. She had always viewed Li Manshu as just a low-level bitch.

    She had never expected the other party to pull off an "underhanded move"!

    She almost managed to steal my house!

    In other words, I severely underestimated her capabilities. What she showed was only what she wanted me to see!!

    So crafty!!

    Meng Yuyu ranted in her mind, taking a sip of the juice before her to calm herself down.

    And at that moment, Yang Hao happened to reply to her Weixun.

    Meng Yuyu couldn''t wait to check the message...

    The next moment, the juice in Meng Yuyu''s mouth sprayed out!

    It sttered all over the table.

    "Yuyu, what''s wrong?"

    "What''s the matter???"

    Both Li Manshu and Yu Lili were taken aback, sending inquisitive nces toward Meng Yuyu.

    "Yuyu, wipe your mouth."

    Li Manshu even thoughtfully passed her two tissues.

    "Thank you..."

    Meng Yuyu first wiped her mouth, then patted her chest to help her breathe more smoothly.

    She looked up at Li Manshu across from her, her gaze filled with a hint of yfulness and ridicule.

    During a break in their card game, she had asked Yang Hao why he divorced his ex-wife, and Yang Hao had not concealed the truth.

    At that time, Meng Yuyu wondered what that woman''s feelings would be like if she knew her ex had prospered since leaving her!

    At the same time, she also despised the ex-wife''s actions.

    Although Meng Yuyu also had some green tea attributes, she felt that if she were Yang Hao''s ex-wife, she wouldn''t have been so ruthless. After all, they had a daughter and had lived together for many years. If the rtionship were good, she wouldn''t have divorced.

    Meng Yuyu might be greedy, but she wasn''t evil.

    But that ex-wife was just heartless and conscienceless!

    Meng Yuyu had often criticized the ex-wife in her mind, only to find that the woman was now sitting right across from her.

    Additionally, during her conversations with Li Manshu, she dered herself as unmarried!

    Not to mention a child, she wouldn''t even admit to being divorced!

    It was clear she was crafting a single persona to fish for a wealthy husband...

    Truly shameless!

    Meng Yuyu cursed silently in her mind.

    Meanwhile, Li Manshu spoke up: "Yuyu, is there something on my face?"

    "Why do you keep staring at me?"

    Li Manshu, puzzled by Meng Yuyu''s gaze, touched her own face.

    "I just think you''re really beautiful, Manshu Sister!"

    "So gorgeous, it''s strange that you''ve been single all this time!"

    "Manshu Sister''s previous boyfriend must have been quite impressive, right??" A crisis-free Meng Chacha asked with a smile.

    "Uh..."

    Li Manshu hesitated for a moment. Her previous rtionship wasn''t with a boyfriend, but a husband.

    However, she didn''t want to lose face in front of Meng Yuyu, so she quickly replied: "My ex-boyfriend owned a chain of hotpot restaurants; he was quite wealthy, I guess!"

    "Then why did you break up?" Meng Yuyu inquired with interest.

    "Because..."

    Li Manshu paused hesitantly, then angrily said: "He cheated!!"

    Many women are like this, after a breakup or divorce, they always push the responsibility onto the man, even resorting to distortions of truth.

    Perhaps, in their eyes, this better highlights their innocence and excellence.

    ```

 Chapter 121: 114, Driving while touching legs, deduct six points! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    Saturday.

    Early in the morning, Sun Xinyi got up to wash up, preparing to take a long-distance bus back to her hometown of Jingmen to celebrate her mother''s birthday.

    Zhao Yingying, who had the early shift today, was already sitting on the living room sofa applying makeup.

    "Xinyi, I really regret making that call to Mr. Yang!"

    "With Meng Yuyu, there was at least a Mercedes worth over half a million. With you, there''s nothing!"

    "Men are truly like pigs'' trotters; once they get what they want, they don''t cherish it!!"

    Zhao Yingyingined while doing her makeup.

    She had thought that after her bestie hooked up with Mr. Yang, she would be on the fast track to sess and that she''d be able to bask in the glory as well.

    But there had been no change in their situation, and she was even taking a long-distance bus to go home!

    Hearing Zhao Yingying''s gripes, Sun Xinyi gently shook her head: "It was my own choice; this isn''t any sort of transaction!"

    "I''m protesting on your behalf!"

    "How can Meng Yuyupare to you!"

    "Yet, that kind of woman gets to drive a Mercedes, while you still have to cram into a long-distance bus." Zhao Yingying continued to pout and grumble.

    At that moment, Sun Xinyi''s phone suddenly rang.

    Seeing the caller ID, a smile instantly appeared on her face. Some women are like that - they might seem indifferent before being intimate, but once they have, you be their everything.

    In psychology, this is referred to as physiological dependency!

    Recently, Sun Xinyi was experiencing exactly this.

    "Sun Xinyi!"

    "Can''t we stop acting so cheap..."

    Seeing her bestie smile like a blooming flower, Zhao Yingying knew the caller must be Mr. Yang and couldn''t help but voice her opinion.

    Sun Xinyi didn''t pay her any attention and answered the phone instead.

    "Xinyi, are you all packed up?" Yang Hao''s voice came through the receiver.

    "Uh..."

    Sun Xinyi was a bit confused, not quite understanding why he would ask such a thing. Did he know she was heading out?

    Or did he want to ask her out?

    "Yang, are you taking me out?"

    "Yeah, I''ll be at your residential area''s entrance in five minutes."

    "Ah?"

    Sun Xinyi was startled, frowning subconsciously, troubledly said, "Yang, I have to go home today."

    In fact, she did want to go out with Yang Hao, but today was her mother''s birthday, and she had to go back home.

    "Juste downstairs!"

    "We''ll talk when we meet..."

    After saying that, Yang Hao hung up the phone.

    "It''s the weekend; Yang must want to take you out for some retail therapy!"

    Now energized, Zhao Yingying excitedly said, "Xinyi, this is a golden opportunity, you must go!"

    "But I have to go home!"

    Sun Xinyi shook her head.

    "Are you silly? It doesn''t matter if you go back a dayter, or you could shop during the day and then return in the evening!" As the proverbial bad advisor, Zhao Yingying even offered her suggestions.

    "Yang will be here soon, I''m heading out!"

    Not interested in her bestie''s unsound advice and already changed into her clothes, Sun Xinyi picked up the Prada handbag Yang Hao had given her and took the cosmetics she bought for her mother and went downstairs.

    Worried about making Yang Hao wait too long, she even quickened her pace.

    Stepping out of the residential area, the familiar Yangtze U8 was already parked at the entrance.

    She hurriedly walked over, pulled open the passenger door, and got into the car.

    "Yang, today is my mom''s birthday; I have to go home."

    "So, I probably can''t apany you."

    After getting in the car, Sun Xinyi took the initiative to exin the situation.

    "Really!"

    "Then I''ll just apany you back home!"

    Yang Hao said with a chuckle.

    "Ah?"

    "You''reing with me??"

    Sun Xinyi was shocked. Previously when her mother had called, she had asked if she had a boyfriend and if she did, to bring him home.

    At the time, Sun Xinyi hesitated for a while before finally saying, "No."

    She didn''t want to tie someone down just because they''d been intimate.

    Furthermore, she was aware of Meng Yuyu''s existence and hadn''t yet found her ce within thisplex rtionship.

    But now, with Yang Hao offering to go home with her, she naturally felt very happy and a little sweetness in her heart.

    "What''s wrong?"

    "Are you afraid I''ll embarrass you?" Yang Hao teased with a chuckle.

    "Of course not."

    "It just feels a bit sudden..." Sun Xinyi admitted honestly.

    "Sudden, huh?"

    "Then, let''s not go!" Yang Hao shrugged lightly.

    "Ah??"

    Upon hearing this, Sun Xinyi''s pretty little face was instantly filled with disappointment.

    "Just kidding!"

    Yang Hao pinched Yibao''s soft cheek.

    Seeing that he appeared to be joking, Sun Xinyi finally let out a sigh of relief.

    "But before apanying you back to Jingmen, I need to make a quick stop at the fitness center..."

    His check-in task was almost over, and a free enterprise was still worth taking advantage of.

    So Yang Hao first went to the Bolli Fitness Center to get a membership card before driving to Jingmen.

    Once he was out of the Jiangcheng District, Yang Hao drove directly onto the highway.

    Jiangcheng is over two hundred kilometers away from Jingmen, an approximately two-hour drive.

    "Xinyi, you have a driver''s license, right?"

    While driving, Yang Hao casually asked.

    "Yes."

    Sun Xinyi nodded. These days, driving was no longer a craft but an essential skill.

    "Do you have a car you like?"

    Instead of beating around the bush, Yang Hao asked directly.

    After all, Yibao had a dedicated five hundred million in spending money!

    That money was meant to be spent!

    Moreover, among the three women in his ''harem'',

    the one he spoiled the most was this Water System Mage.

    The girl was a bit simple-minded, but she was incredibly fun to be with.

    A house, a car, he had to make sure she had it all!

    ording to the standards of marrying a principal wife...

    "Yang, I don''t know much about cars,"

    "And I don''t really need one..."

    Sun Xinyi knew her "boyfriend" was extravagant, but she genuinely had no obsession with cars nor much of a concept of them.

    Seeing her respond like that, Yang Hao didn''t continue on the topic. One hand on the steering wheel, his other hand involuntarily rested on Sun Xinyi''s thigh.

    She was wearing a pair of tight jeans today, the kind that entuated the shape of her legs. Although the pants were too thick for a good tactile experience, Yibao''s excellent fundamentals still made it quite enjoyable...

    However, Sun Xinyi, extremely sensitive in nature, blushed. She suddenly remembered an alert she had seen on a highway: XXXXˇŞtouching the passenger''s thigh while driving will result in a deduction of 6 points and a fine of 200 yuan.

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    It wasn''t clear if the photo was doctored, but if it were true, the car owner would most likely be in trouble. Even proper couples at home are supposed to treat each other with respectˇŞthere''s no touching thighs while driving!

    Such behavior would mean either the couple was romantic, or the rtionship was a ndestine one...

    "Yang, stop it..."

    After a while, Sun Xinyi said with her head down.

    "What''s wrong?"

    Yang Hao asked casually.

    "I don''t have another pair of pants to change into..."

    Sun Xinyi said with a flushed face, softly.

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao was taken aback, and then he realized that his Yibao was a Junior Water Mage and hadn''t yet learned water control techniques. One careless move could result in a flood!

    With that in mind, he quickly withdrew his hand. If her passive ability was triggered in the car, it would indeed be quite troublesome.

    As for Sun Xinyi, she let out a sigh of relief. She really had been restraining herself like mad. If Yang Hao had not stopped, she wouldn''t have been able to hold on much longer...

    Jingmen.

    Guangming Residential Area.

    This residential area was funded and built by Jingmen Thermal Power nt in the preceding years and was intended for the employees'' families.

    Half of the residents in themunity worked at Jingmen Thermal Power nt.

    Sun Xinyi''s parents both worked at the thermal power nt.

    The Sun Family had purchased their home through an internal deal over twenty years ago. It was a two-bedroom and one-living room apartment, a little over sixty square meters.

    For a family of four living in it, naturally, it was quite cramped, but things improved a bit after Sun Xinyi went to college.

    However, since the Sun Family had only daughters, especially after they had grown up, Sun Degang as a father had to avoid impropriety, hence the small size of the home was somewhat disadvantageous.

    At the moment, Sun Degang was bustling about in the kitchen. Today was his wife''s fiftieth birthday, and their eldest daughter wasing home, which made him quite happy.

    He also invited his brother''s family to join them, so they could all enjoy the celebration together.

    The birthday girl, He Min, was deveining shrimp, ready to entertain her brother-inw''s family with several borate dishes.

    While the couple was busy, someone knocked on the door.

    "Nannan, go open the door."

    He Min, too busy to tend to the door herself, called out to the bedroom.

    Then, a girl who looked about seventy to eighty percent simr to Sun Xinyi, but a tad shorter, came running out.

    She was Sun Xinyi''s younger sister, Sun Nannan.

    Sun Degang was fixated on having a son, hence he named his second daughter "Nannan"; her original name was to be "Nannan."

    However, He Min found it too tant and changed it at thest minute when registering the birth.

    Later on, the couple tried for a third child, but it ended in miscarriage, and He Min''s health suffered as well. With that, Sun Degang''s dream of having a son was shattered.

    Sun Nannan opened the door to find her uncle''s family had arrived.

    "Sister-inw, the birthday star is getting hands-on today!"

    Zhang Hongli, upon entering, joked with augh.

    "Hongli, Dehai, please have a seat, I''m almost finished."

    "Oh? Who is this??"

    He Min had expected only her brother-inw and sister-inw, but to her surprise, there was a young man with them. He appeared to be in his thirties, not very tall, wearing sses, and quite bookish-looking.

    "Sister-inw, this is my nephew Bai Wensong I''ve mentioned to you. It just so happened he was around, so I brought him along for you to meet."

    Zhang Hongli introduced the young man with her.

    "Aunt He, happy birthday."

    Bai Wensong brought giftsˇŞa couple of bottles of Huanghelou liquor produced in Jiangcheng and an elegantly wrapped shopping bag.

    "This..."

    Taken off guard, He Min quickly wiped her hands and hesitated before reluctantly taking the gifts, "Thank you, you shouldn''t have gone through the trouble."

    "Aunt He, you''re too polite. It''s no big deal, I''m just here to join the meal!" Bai Wensong replied cheerfully, showing he had a way with words.

    "Let''s sit in the living room and talk."

    He Min led the three of them to the living room. Sun Degang, hearing the voices, also came out of the kitchen. Seeing that they had an extra guest in addition to his brother, he hurriedly made some tea and joined the two guests in conversation.

    Zhang Hongli took the opportunity to pull He Min aside and whispered, "Sister-inw, you''ve been looking for a partner for Xinyi, haven''t you? My nephew works at a bank and his family is well-off. I thought it''d be a good opportunity to have him meet Xinyi. Maybe they''ll hit it off..."

 Chapter 129: 122, Yang, I want to give birth to a son for you! (Asking for monthly tickets)

    Seeing Yang nod his head, everyone was shocked once again.

    Alright, wealthy people give dowries by the case!

    "Yang, how much money is this?"

    After calming down a bit, Zhang Hongli asked again.

    "1.88 million."

    Yang responded, then whispered to the still dazed Xinyi, "Both the vi and the car will need maintenance costs, you take this money and use it first."

    "Yang, you''ve already given so many gifts, let''s just forget about the money."

    "Besides, the state advocates not taking dowries..."

    At this point, He Min, the soon-to-be mother-inw, spoke up with courage, rejecting the offer.

    Both the vi and the BMW X5 were tangible assets, although everyone knew they were expensive, they were just a string of numbers in their minds, not nearly as impactful as this case of cash.

    "Sister-inw, if you don''t ept this money, it means you don''t approve of Yang and Xinyi being together."

    "So, you''d better think it through."

    Before Yang could speak, the canyon''s strongest support, the second aunt, jumped out again.

    Although she was burning with jealousy inside, she would still actively push for things that benefited her, like this 1.88 million dowry.

    She absolutely wanted big brother and sister-inw to ept it!

    That way, their family would have a ce to borrow money in the future, after all, they still had a son who wasn''t married yet!

    "That''s not what I meant..."

    When Zhang Hongli said this, He Min immediately grew anxious. She wasn''t that kind of mother-inw who was especially materialistic, but Yang''sbination punches had already dumbfounded her, she wouldn''t say she disagreed, but she just felt uneasy about having epted so many things.

    "Big brother, sister-inw, we should ept the money."

    "After all, it''s a sign of Yang''s goodwill."

    Sun Dehai also spoke up, while he wasn''t as utilitarian as his wife, he also felt that it was good for his brother''s family to have such arge sum of cash.

    "Sister-inw, this money really shouldn''t be refused!"

    "Exactly, not epting it would be a p in Mr. Yang''s face!"

    Liu Honglin and Zhang Kai also chimed in one after another.

    Seeing the group''s attention directed at her, He Min was momentarily at a loss for words.

    "Mom, if you won''t take it, I''ll keep it for you~!"

    At this moment, Sun Nannan approached with a grin, while silently ranting in her mind: Ms. He Min, I advise you not to disrupt my life of wealth starting at eighteen...

    "Go cool off over there!"

    "If this money is to be epted, it''s your sister''s turn, not yours!" He Min gave her second daughter a fierce look; she might not say much to others, but she could still scold her own daughter.

    "Xinyi, you keep the money then." He Min turned to her eldest daughter.

    In the current situation, it was naturally difficult for Xinyi to refuse, so she nodded and then hurriedly locked the suitcase again.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the task: [Filial Daughter]

    Task Reward: One Jiangzhong Haoting Vi (1068 square meters)

    (Note: Please visit the Jiangzhong Haoting sales center after 9 o''clock tomorrow to im)

    As soon as Xinyi finished securing the money, System''s voice rang out in Yang''s mind.

    Fuck!

    A vi over a thousand square meters!!

    Although he had known early on that the task reward was a vi in Jiangzhong Haoting, the size had not been specified before.

    Yang had also specifically checked the vi types and prices at Jiangzhong Haoting.

    The 1068 square meter standalone was thergest model in Jiangzhong Haoting, with a price tag of over fifty million, even more expensive than hisrge t in Star Cloud Bay.

    They say the standard for the wealthy is to have arge vi in the suburbs and arge t in the city center!

    Now Yang was a man who had both a vi and arge t.

    Well, when I go back tomorrow, I''m moving too!!

    Thanks to Meng Chacha''s relentless efforts, the decoration work at Star Cloud Bay wasing to an end, with only a few custom decorative furniture pieces yet to arrive,pletely ready for upancy!

    The group left the vi.

    The Sun family went back to pack and prepare for the move while Yang, who had drunk quite a bit, went to rest at the hotel, ready to return home the next day.

    "Xinyi, you really have to step up in this situation!"

    "Hurry up and give birth to a son for Mr. Yang, and you won''t just be well-off yourself, our entire Sun family will be able to bask in your glory too."

    "How does the saying go, ''when one man attains the Way, his poultry and dogs ascend to heaven''!"

    At the old Sun household, while helping pack, Zhang Hongli said to Xinyi.

    "You''re the poultry and dogs, not me!" Sun Dehai retorted.

    "Alright, alright, always the high-minded one!"

    Zhang Hongli rolled her eyes at her husband and then asked Xinyi, "Yang does only have one daughter, right?"

    "Yes."

    Xinyi nodded her head.

    "Xinyi, you''ve got to seize this opportunity!"

    "Which wealthy man doesn''t want a son, waiting for a son to inherit the wealth!"

    "As long as you give birth to a son, your status is secured!!" Zhang Hongli added earnestly.

    Xinyi''s face turned red from what the second aunt said; she had never considered this issue before.

    But hearing Zhang Hongli say this, Xinyi suddenly felt that having a son as a way to repay Big Brother Yang wasn''t a bad choice.

    After all, Big Brother Yang had done so much for her family, having a son for him wasn''t going too far, was it?

    Sun Degang, though he didn''t like his avaricious sister-inw much, still agreed with what Zhang Hongli had just said. Even he, a penniless man, was thinking about betting on a son, hence the name Nannan.

    "Xinyi, your second aunt does have a point."

    "It''s obvious Yang is a decent man with good character, not the scheming type, so I support your rtionship with him."

    Sun Degang expressed his stance.

    "Mom, what do you think of Big Brother Yang?"

    Xinyi looked towards her mother He Min, as she always cared about her mother''s opinion.

    "It looks pretty good now, but these rich guys are all fickle, you have to be mentally prepared if you follow him."

    He Min said earnestly.

    "Sister-inw, I have to disagree with you on that one."

    Zhang Hongli took over, "It''s not that rich men are fickle, it''s just that men are all like that by nature! That Zhang guy from Dehai''s unit, he earns just over five thousand a month, and he still secretly has two girlfriends!"

    "So, being fickle has nothing to do with whether a man has money or not, it''s just that rich men have more temptations, and young girls nowadays, when they meet a young and talented rich guy like Yang, they just throw themselves at him!"

    "If you ask me, I''d say..."

    "Just have sons, having sons is the safest bet!"

    Zhang Hongli restated her point.

    After thinking about it, He Min felt that her sister-inw might have a point, being fickle really doesn''t have a direct corrtion with wealth.

    "Xinyi, go keep Yangpany, it would be nice to show him around Jingmen since he''se all this way."

    He Min then told her eldest daughter.

    "What''s there to show around?"

    "The important thing is to hurry up and have a son, go on, Xinyi!!" Zhang Hongli teased with a heartyugh.

    Sun Xinyi blushed yet again.

    But she did indeed n to apany Brother Yang, so she left the old house and went to the hotel where Yang Hao was resting.

    Sun Xinyi had a room card, so she swiped it and went straight into the room.

    Because he had drunk quite a bit at noon, Yang Hao was already asleep in bed by this time, Sun Xinyi first sat by the bed for a while, then feeling somewhat tired herself, she simply crawled into bed as well.

    Her movements were actually quite light, but it was only early evening, and Yang Hao wasn''t sleeping very deeply, feeling someone getting into bed, he subconsciously opened his eyes, and when he saw it was Sun Xinyi, he immediately perked up, ready to have a thorough exchange with this junior water system mage...

    In the following forty minutes, Yibao triggered her passive skill twice...

    And as Yang Hao was making his final charge, Yibao suddenly stretched her arms around his waist and murmured softly, "Don''t pull out, let it stay inside..."

    The moment of wisdom.

    Yang Hao, holding the somewhat dehydrated Yibao, teased, "I was actually trying to nourish you."

    "Brother Yang, I want to have a son for you..."

    Sun Xinyi said seriously.

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao was taken aback, not expecting the topic to suddenly shift in this direction.

    "Brother Yang, you''ve been so good to me, this is the only way I can repay you."

    Sun Xinyi''s eyes were shining as she spoke with deep sincerity.

    Yang Hao could feel that Yibao was serious, and he nodded immediately: "Then let''s have one, but one son isn''t enough!!"

    Yang Hao had not been particrly fixated on having a son before, after all, he didn''t have much of a family fortune to pass on, but now it was different, he was going to be a multimillionaire.

    The rise of the Yang family begins here!

    And what''s the greatest wealth of a family?

    That would naturally be its people!!

    So, let''s have them!

    After all, I can damn well afford it!!

    Hmm, I''ll have Fat Peng write a custom book for meter: "The Tycoon''s Many Sons Bring Many Blessings"!!

    With this mindset, Yang Hao didn''t hold back afterward, going for the finishing move straight to the stomach twice...

    The next day.

    Yang Hao drove back to Jiangcheng alone.

    On the road, he sent messages to his two buddies, Liu Zifeng and Wei Facai, informing them that he was moving today and asking them to bring their families over for some fun.

    After returning to Jiangcheng, Yang Hao went to Bolli Fitness Center as usual to work out, just a few more days until the fitness center that witnessed his take-off would be his!

    After working out, he went back to his rental and packed up a bit.

    All was new over at Star Cloud Bay, so he actually didn''t have much to take with him, mainly his and Xixi''s clothing.

    Carrying two suitcases, Yang Hao felt quite sentimental as he left the rental.

    In tough times, it had given him much warmth.

    I''ll talk to thendlordter and buy this ce, so I cane back and visit from time to time...

    After stuffing the suitcases into the trunk, Yang Hao drove straight to Fenghua Residential Area.

    Having informed her in advance, Li Manni and Xu Wenqian were already downstairs with Xixi.

    "Daddy, are we moving today?"

    Xixi, who had heard from her aunt about moving today, asked curiously after getting into the car.

    "Yeah, Daddy''s going to take you to our new home right now!"

    Yang smiled and patted his little girl on the forehead.

    "Daddy, how big is our new home?" Xixi continued to inquire.

    "It''s very big..." Yang replied with a chuckle.

    "How big is ''very big''?"

    "Is it bigger than auntie''s home?"

    Xixi was full of curiosity about their new home. In the little girl''s mind, her auntie''s ce was quiterge, as it had two bedrooms, whereas the ce she lived with her dad only had one.

    This question actually made Yang Haough: "Our new home is ten times bigger than auntie''s!"

    "Ten times??"

    "Brother Yang, you didn''t buy a vi, did you??"

    Xu Wenqian, who had already gotten into the car, eagerly jumped into the conversation.

    Li Manni was equally curious, looking at her brother-inw. Her brother-inw had mentioned that he had a surprise for her and Xixi, so she didn''t ask where the new house was.

    But now was the moment for the truth to be revealed.

    "A vi is indeed one of the properties, but it''s not the ce we are moving to today..."

    Yang Hao replied offhandedly.

    However, after saying that, he frowned.

    This damn habit of showing off in Jingmen has gotten to me, I really need to rein in this instinct to boast!

 Chapter 123: 116, Step aside, Im about to start acting tough! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    The elders were confused!

    But Bai Wensong perked up.

    Just a moment ago he was puffing out his chest, but now, standing behind, he took a step forward as if to say to Sun Xinyi: Look at me, quick, look at me!

    I''m unmarried!!

    "Mom, is the meal ready?"

    "Yang and I haven''t had breakfast this morning, let''s eat and talk!"

    Seeing the atmosphere getting a bit tense, Sun Xinyi quickly changed the subject.

    "Right, let''s take our seats, and we can talk over the meal!"

    He Min was actually quite open-minded. She echoed her daughter''s suggestion, and although she felt that the boyfriend her daughter had brought back seemed a bitcking, she still had a lot of faith in her daughter''s judgement. Her daughter had studied in the big city and worked there too; she was worldly, so she wouldn''t really choose a twice-married old man with nothing to his name!

    "Exactly, let''s eat and talk..."

    Sun Degang also chimed in. He was the ssic henpecked husband, always doing whatever his wife pointed out.

    With both husband and wife managing the situation, Zhang Hongli didn''t press further.

    The Sun Family had moved their kitchen out onto the balcony, freeing up the original kitchen space for a dining area. It was a bit of a squeeze for eight people, but they could just about fit.

    "Wensong, you heard that!"

    "Xinyi''s boyfriend is not only older but also divorced. You still have a chance!"

    "Show your bestter, and your aunt will help you with an assist..."

    As everyone sat down, Zhang Hongli whispered a couple of sentences into Bai Wensong''s ear, keeping her voice down.

    Bai Wensong nodded confidently, full of self-assurance.

    Even though he felt he fell a little short in terms of looks, he had the advantages of being younger and single. He was also pretty confident in his own prospects; being a bank employee was like having an iron rice bowl.

    "Today is your sister-inw''s birthday. Let''s all start by toasting to her."

    Once everyone was seated, Zhang Hongli cheerfully took charge. After all, it was He Min''s birthday, and they were going to celebrate that first before discussing the matter of their niece''s older boyfriend.

    "Right, this first drink has to be in honor of my sister-inw!" Sun Dehai agreed.

    Then, everyone raised their sses together, noisily celebrating He Min''s birthday.

    "Mom, I wish you eternal youth!"

    After everyone had finished their drinks, Sun Xinyi passed the cosmetics she had bought to her mother.

    "Thank you, Xinyi!"

    "Our Xinyi is so filial!"

    He Min was all smiles as she epted the gift from her daughter.

    At that moment, Zhang Hongli quickly elbowed Bai Wensong, who got the hint and promptly picked up the gift bag he had ced on the ground, offering it to He Min with a beaming smile: "Auntie, may you be happy every day, and always smiling."

    Bai Wensong''s gift was a scarf, costing over a hundred yuan, mainly to show the thought behind it.

    He was actually quite stingy. Since today was only for a blind date and he wasn''t sure if it would work out, he had prepared a gift that wasn''t expensive!

    But for him, who was used to economizing, this was quite a splurge. He couldn''t help it; he was smitten with the girl, and he needed to make a good impression on her parents.

    "Thank you."

    It would be rude for He Min to refuse the well-wishes from the younger generation, so she graciously thanked them.

    After Bai Wensong presented his gift, his eyes, along with Zhang Hongli''s and Sun Dehai''s, instinctively fell on Yang Hao. Not only him, but everyone else seemed to be ncing at Yang, curious to see if the "prospective son-inw" would make a gesture.

    Under everyone''s watchful eyes, Yang Hao reached into his suit pocket and brought out a red jewelry box, then stood up and handed it to He Min: "Auntie, happy birthday."

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    He Min was somewhat astonished, as the jewelry box bore the Chow Tai Fook brandˇŞmost likely containing gold jewelry.

    Giving such a valuable gift on a first meeting naturally surprised her.

    Zhang Hongli was also quite shocked; she hadn''t expected her niece''s older boyfriend to be so generous.

    "Sister-inw, you have to ept Yang''s gift given with all his heart!" Zhang Hongli said.

    "Thank you so much, Yang!"

    "But please, don''t buy such expensive gifts next time!"

    Sun Xinyi''s personalityrgely mirrored that of her mother He Min. Neither was materialistic by nature.

    "Sister-inw, see what Yang has given you. Don''t let his effort go to waste!"

    In reality, it was Zhang Hongli who was more curious about what was inside the jewelry box, and she encouraged her sister-inw to open it and look.

    "Mom, open it and take a look!"

    Sun Xinyi knew her Yang well. He wouldn''t be stingy, and publicly presenting this gift would only earn him points, so she joined in the urging.

    Actually, He Min was also a bit curious. Seeing the two of them urging her on, she opened the jewelry box then and there, only to be taken aback once again.

    Inside wasn''t a pair of earrings or a ring, but a glittering gold bracelet!

    "Ah, a gold bracelet!!"

    "It must be around fifty to sixty grams!!"

    Zhang Hongli, who had leaned in to look, couldn''t help but exim.

    Due to the unstable international situation, the price of gold had been rising, and with a brand like Chow Tai Fook, each gram was worth over six hundred yuan.

    And what Yang Hao had given was a in bangle, with none of those fancy designs. Its main selling point was its size and heft!!

    "Yang, isn''t this too valuable..."

    He Min was initially stunned, then said with a troubled expression.

    ```

    The bracelet in the jewelry box must weigh at least fifty grams, and going by the current base price of gold, that would be over twenty-five thousand. However, a brand like Chow Tai Fook would have a premium, so I estimate the bracelet would be around thirty thousand, or even a bit more.

    Sun Degang was alsopletely dumbfounded, not expecting the boyfriend his daughter brought home to be so extravagant.

    And Bai Wensong, who had just started to strut his stuff, was now looking utterly dejected. He sneakily nced at Yang Hao several times, muttering in his heart, Big Brother, it''s just a birthday, is there really a need to be sopetitive!

    Sun Xinyi gently squeezed Yang Hao''s hand under the table, knowing that once Yang decided to give a gift, he wouldn''t disappoint anyone.

    At the same time, she was moved once again,pletely unaware that Yang Hao had quietly prepared so much for her mother''s birthday.

    "Mom, this is a token of Yang''s affection, you should just ept it,"

    Sun Xinyi coaxed with a smile, naturally feeling proud of herself too.

    "Yes, sister-inw, keep it!"

    Zhang Hongli also chimed in, her eyes full of envy. She too had a daughter who was already married, but her son-inw had never given such an expensive gift. The most expensive thing she could recall was a set of cosmetics worth just over two thousand!

    And here, on his first visit, he brought a gold bracelet worth twenty to thirty thousand!

    Zhang Hongli couldn''t help but take a close look at Yang Hao, who exuded the aura of a sessful person from his attire.

    At this point, Yang Hao had taken off his suit jacket, revealing a crisply ironed white shirt with sleeves rolled up slightly, and a sparkling watch on his wrist that did not look cheap.

    Xinyi was not foolish, it seemed he had significant financial capability!

    Zhang Hongli assessed internally.

    She then subconsciously nced at her nephew seated beside her, whose image and aura indeed fell far short.

    "Yang, thank you, it must have cost you a pretty penny!"

    Since her daughter had spoken, He Min didn''t refuse further; she closed the jewelry box, but it seemed like there was no safe ce to put it. In the end, she simply shoved it into her trouser pocket.

    "Big Brother, let''s open a bottle of baijiu!"

    "I see Yang brought Moutai, and today is a good day to indulge our cravings."

    Sun Dehai suggested with a cheeryugh, not having allowed himself to drink any of the several bottles of Moutai he gave away during the New Year, as the stuff was too expensive.

    "Sure."

    "Then let''s drink Moutai!"

    Sun Degang was also happy and immediately opened the box that Yang Hao had brought with him.

    But when he saw the four different bottles inside the box, he was a little confused, as he remembered Moutai to be that ssic white bottle.

    However, the Moutai in this box was fanciful!

    Not quite understanding the intricacies, he randomly picked up a bottle and returned to the dining table.

    Sun Dehai was about to open the bottle, but when he saw the Moutai in his big brother''s hand, he was puzzled: "This is..."

    Sun Dehai tried hard to recall, then pped his thigh, "Isn''t this the Shengshi something..."

    "Shengshi what??"

    Sun Degang asked curiously.

    "My memory, can''t quite recall at the moment, but I''ve seen it at the leader''s house....."

    Eagerly, Sun Dehai carried the whole box over, then ced the remaining three bottles on the dining table as well.

    "Right, right, right, these four bottles!"

    "What were they called..."

    "Shengshi Didu."

    Bai Wensong suddenly interjected; he had heard his father mention this name before, though he had never seen it himself.

    "Exactly, that''s the name, Shengshi Didu!!"

    Sun Dehai turned to Yang Hao and asked, "Yang, that''s the name, right?"

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded. He originally just wanted to buy the regr Flying Fairy Moutai, but it was out of stock.

    The shopkeeper mentioned he needed money recently and was willing to sell a treasured collection of "Shengshi Didu," asking Yang Hao if he was interested.

    The "Shengshi Series" was amemorative liquor for the third World Horticultural Exposition, a set of 10 bottles, limited to an issue of 2500 sets.

    These 10 bottles were divided into "Shengshi Didu" with four bottles and "Huakai Shengshi" with six bottles.

    When Yang Hao owned a hotpot restaurant, he had heard about this Shengshi series and inquired about the price.

    The shopkeeper asked for sixty-five thousand, but Yang Hao managed to get it for sixty thousand.

    In his view, that price was reasonable because, in 2022, a set already cost fifty thousand. The shopkeeper was willing to sell for sixty thousand now because of the recent economic downturn and falling prices for high-end collectible liquor; it seemed more likely that he was afraid of being stuck with it rather than desperately needing the money.

    But for Yang Hao, tens of thousands of yuan were trivial. He was more than willing to spend money for Yibao''s family.

    "I remember the leader saying that a set of Shengshi Didu costs several tens of thousands!"

    Sun Dehai remarked.

    "What?"

    "Several tens of thousands??"

    Sun Degang was outright shocked, staring in disbelief at the four bottles of liquor arranged on the dining table.

    "What! Four bottles of liquor cost several tens of thousands??"

    Zhang Hongli eximed in surprise, her mouth agape.

    Bai Wensong''s mouth twitched; although it was his first time seeing the liquor, he had often heard his father discuss it with friends, including the price, so he knew the four bottles indeed cost several tens of thousands.

    But naturally, he wouldn''t speak up to confirm this.

    MD, Xinyi was snatched away by you.

    Why the hell would I help you show off!!

    ```

 Chapter 124: 117, My Boyfriend is the CEO! (Monthly Ticket Bonus Chapter 8)

    "Yang, how much did this liquor cost you?"

    Sun Dehai asked curiously.

    Upon hearing this question, everyone''s gaze in the room fell on Yang Hao, all curious as to how much these four bottles of liquor could actually be worth.

    Even Sun Xinyi quietly asked, "Is it really that expensive?"

    Facing the curious looks, Yang Hao didn''t keep them in suspense, gesturing with his hand a six: "Sixty thousand."

    "Holy moly! Sixty thousand!!!"

    "Four bottles of liquor for sixty thousand???"

    "That''s fifteen thousand per bottle!!"

    "This liquor is even more expensive than a gold bracelet!!!"

    After Yang Hao announced the price, there was an immediate outcry from the crowd.

    The four elders were particrly dumbfounded.

    Bai Wensong, the younger brother, held his forehead, silentlyining to himself: He really did show off in the end.

    "Yang, there was no need to buy such expensive liquor!"

    Sun Xinyi said in a low voice, then she squeezed Yang Hao''s hand under the table in a manner that showed her concern for her marital family while she was at her natal home.

    She truly felt it was too expensive. The liquor, along with the gold bracelet and the other gifts, had a total value of over a hundred thousand!

    Too extravagant!

    "Dehai, let''s not drink this liquor today, let''s have the Huanghelou Bai Wensong brought over..."

    Coming back to his senses, Sun Degang cheerfully suggested, as he returned the four bottles of liquor back into their box. He didn''t even ce them in the living room, but took them directly back to the bedroom.

    He felt that was safer. If they were left in the living room, someone might identally kick it or something after drinking too much, risking damage!

    Sun Dehai didn''t say much; this was understandable. If it was a two-thousand-plus Moutai for a little taste, fine.

    But this liquor, damn it, fifteen thousand a bottle!

    What status does he have!

    To think he deserves such expensive liquor!!

    While Sun Dehai was feeling emotional, he subconsciously nced at Yang Hao. This boyfriend his niece brought home was indeed extraordinary; just the gifts he brought were worth over a hundred thousand!

    What kind of family does hee from!

    Throughout the meal, Sun Nannan couldn''t help but take a covert look at her "Brother-inw," who had given her mother a gold bracelet and her father a sixty-thousand-yuan worth of liquor.

    But it seemed there was no gift for her!

    It''s true, minors are always overlooked, aren''t they!

    I''m going to be an adult soon!

    And I can go to college in September...

    Sun Nannan silently grumbled to herself.

    Just then, she saw her brother-inw stand up from his seat and fetch a tastefully wrapped paper bag from the pile of gifts on the ground.

    "Nannan, your gift!"

    Yang Hao cheerfully passed the paper bag to Sun Nannan.

    "Huh?"

    "There''s a gift for me???"

    Sun Nannan was both surprised and delighted, thinking to herself: Can my brother-inw hear my thoughts?

    Just like in those online novels!

    Of course, Yang Hao couldn''t actually hear her thoughts; he was simply thorough in his considerations.

    "Thank you, Brother-inw!"

    After a brief pause, Sun Nannan quickly took the gift and expressed her thanks.

    Then the young girl couldn''t wait to unwrap the paper bag...

    Ah!

    A phone!!

    Sun Nannan eximed, her eyes shining.

    Her brother-inw had given her a brand-new "Apple 15pro max."

    Although the hottest phone at the moment was far ahead of others, students still preferred Apple phones, as they felt it gave them status.

    Some students even listed "phone model" as a separate category in their social profiles, unting an Apple.

    Yang Hao didn''t really study mobile phones; his principle for gift-giving was to cater to the preferences of the recipient and to consider everyone''s practical needs.

    You give them what they like, right!

    Yibao''s younger sister can be considered as his own sister-inw, so establishing a good rtionship was necessary.

    However, this sister-inw had a suffix: sister-inw number 2!

    And Li Manni was the "chief sister-inw," her status unshakeable.

    "Long live Brother-inw!"

    "Brother-inw is so good~!"

    Sun Nannan, obviously a more upbeat girl than her sister, was utterly thrilled by the Apple phone and couldn''t help cheering.

    "Yang, there was no need for Nannan, a high school student, to have such an expensive phone..."

    Sun Xinyi murmured quietly.

    "She''s going to be in college in just a few months anyway!"

    Yang Hao smiled and then said to Sun Nannan, "Nannan, try to y less with the phone, okay? Once the college entrance exams are over, you can y however you like."

    "Mhm, I''ll listen to Brother-inw!"

    Sun Nannan nodded repeatedly.

    At this time, He Min and Sun Degang exchanged nces subconsciously. Their daughter''s "son-inw" was not simple, having managed to appease all three of them.

    In such a situation, how could one have the nerve to ask about his past marriage?

    Indeed, they felt a bit awkward to ask, but Zhang Hongli had not forgotten about it, and by this point, she wasn''t just asking for Bai Wensong''s sake, but also to find some emotional bnce for herself.

    With a daughter of her own, their family had not received any significant gifts when she got married.

    Yet this grandniece brought home a boyfriend, and before even discussing marriage, they had already received gifts worth more than a hundred thousand!

    People are afraid ofparisons!

    After silently making theparison in her mind, Zhang Hongli felt out of sorts.

    So, she cleared her throat and asked, "Yang, you mentioned earlier that you were married before. Do you have any children?"

    With this question, once again, all eyes were focused on Yang Hao.

    Because this question was crucial!

    Nowadays, people don''t care much about a marriage certificate, but whether there are children involved is a big deal, as it affects a lot of things.

    "I have a daughter, five years old."

    Yang Hao answered truthfully.

    Ah?

    He actually has a daughter???

    He Min and Sun Degang were totally shocked by the answer.

    Zhang Hongli, however, revealed a smile on her face, thinking to herself that it''s no wonder he was behaving so generouslyˇŞit turns out there''s such a big w!

    Zhang Hongli immediately pped thebels "older," "divorced," and "with child" onto Yang Hao.

    Her little brother Bai Wensong, sitting next to her, was overjoyed, puffing out his chest and holding his head high.

    He stood up!

    I''ve risen again!

    Bai Wensong shouted in his heart.

    Just now, he had beenpletely suppressed by Yang Hao, in every aspect.

    But now, he felt he was propping back up again.

    Choice A: Young, single, childless

    Choice B: Older, divorced, with child

    Is this even a multiple-choice question?

    This is a freebie, right!!!

    Sun Xinyi, oh Sun Xinyi, you have to take this freebie!

    Bai Wensong cleared his throat forcefully, attempting to get Sun Xinyi''s attention, but she wasn''t looking at him at all. Instead, she was gazing affectionately at the older man beside her, clinging tightly to his arm as if she wanted to show everyone present.

    Having a child doesn''t matter!

    I want to be a stepmother!!

    "Yang, you know that Xinyi is only 24 years old, right?" The overjoyed Zhang Hongli spoke again.

    "Mhm, I know," Yang Hao nodded.

    "So do you think it''s appropriate for a 24-year-old to be a stepmother?"

    "Honestly, Xinyi is still a child herself, immature in her thinking!" Zhang Hongli continued.

    Thisment about being immature was also a hint at her poor choice in a boyfriend.

    "Second Aunt, my rtionship with Yang is something I''ve considered very carefully."

    "Since I''ve chosen to be with him, I will dly ept everything about him!"

    Sun Xinyi expressed her stance with conviction, and her talk of "dly epting everything about him" actually epassed far more than the others at the scene were thinking.

    They only thought Sun Xinyi was talking about being divorced and having a child.

    But in truth, it included everything, like Meng Yuyu and so on...

    "Xinyi, you''re still young, there''s so much you don''t understand yet!"

    Zhang Hongli sighed and then turned to Yang Hao, "Yang, you''ve been through this. You shouldn''t be so impulsive in your actions!"

    "You should look further ahead..."

    Yang Hao yed dumb: "So what do you mean, Second Aunt?"

    "I don''t mean anything special."

    "I just hope that both you and Xinyi will make your decisions carefully!"

    Zhang Hongli spread her hands and continued, "Marriage and dating are twopletely different things. There''s a lot to consider."

    "For example, you have a daughter. So when you and Xinyi get married, you''ll still want to have children. Then the matter of renting arge enough ce for a family of four is a major issue, with housing prices in Jiangcheng being so high..."

    Zhang Hongli kept rambling on, but Yang Hao felt he had heard all this before.

    Right, it had been at Guan Mengmeng''s house.

    The elders were also quite unsatisfied with his status.

    However,ter at dinner, Guan Mengmeng''s mother kept asking Yang Hao when he was going to get married...

    Yang Hao looked up at Zhang Hongli, silently mocking in his heart: This upright and principled Second Aunt of mine, I hope you can always maintain such integrity!

    Don''t wimp outter!

    "So, Yang!"

    "Do you have a house in Jiangcheng?"

    After a lengthy lead-up, Zhang Hongli threw out her question.

    "Yes, I do."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "How big is it?" Zhang Hongli pressed further.

    "688 square meters..." Yang Hao replied nonchntly.

    "You see, 68..."

    Zhang Hongli originally intended to say, a house of sixty-eight square meters is too small to live in.

    But her brain immediately corrected this mistake.

    It''s 688!!

    He said 688...

    Zhang Hongli''s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Yang Hao, "You''re talking about a six hundred eighty-eight square meter house??"

    He Min and Sun Degang also turned their gazes towards him.

    They were shocked by the number 688 as well.

    It would take a very wealthy magnate to buy a 688 square meter house.

    Bai Wensong''s mouth, meanwhile, began to twitch violently.

    He felt sure that this guy was bluffing!

    After all, the house was far away in Jiangcheng and not so easily checked, but really, this was too absurd!

    Even if you had said two hundred square meters, with the previousvish disy for credibility, people might have believed you...

    But now you say you have a 688 square meter house.

    Do you even know what a 688 square meter house looks like!

    You probably don''t even have a concept of 688 square meters!

    Bai Wensong ranted furiously in his mind.

    At that moment, however, Sun Xinyi spoke up, "Second Aunt, Yang does own a 688 square meter house. I''m aware of this fact and there''s no doubt about it!"

    "Also, Yang is not only my boyfriend, he is also the leader in my current workce..."

    "The President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

 Chapter 125: 118, My Overbearing CEO Brother-in-law (Monthly Ticket Additional Chapter 9)

    Sun Xinyi just couldn''t stand it anymore and decided toy all the cards on the table.

    As soon as she spoke up, everyone present was instantly stunned.

    The President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    That title still carried a lot of weight.

    Even if people didn''t know much about Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, the title "President" alone was already intimidating enough.

    These days, there were many people carrying titles like "Manager" or "General Manager," but few dared to carry the title of "President."

    After all, President implied that it was a veryrge group.

    It was different for a Manager; any salesperson''s business card might bloody well read "Sales Manager."

    Among those present, Sun Dehai actually knew the most about the prestige of the President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group because he worked for Jingmen Daily, which was part of the same system.

    Although the current trend was that traditional print media was increasingly difficult to thrive in, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was still a bigger camel on itsst legs than a horse.

    To be the President of such arge group naturally meant a considerable worth; no longer was he part of the same ss as these ordinarymoners.

    "The president of a group?"

    "Yang, you''re actually the president of a big group!!"

    After a momentary daze, Zhang Hongli''s voice echoed with shock.

    Yang Hao was a bit disappointed by the expression on his Aunt''s face; he had expected her to stand her ground.

    Auntie, I actually prefer your aggressive demeanor...

    Yang Hao silently ridiculed in his mind, though aloud, hemented with nonchnce, "It''s not really a big group; it just consists of three newspapers, a magazine, and a publishing house."

    "Hmm, and there''s also a printing factory beneath the publishing house..."

    As Yang Hao spoke, he casually brushed his wrist where the Rolex rested.

    When it''s time to be humble, I''ll be humble.

    When it''s time to show off, I''ll go all out!

    Sometimes the domineering CEO''s spirit needs to be disyed...

    Zhang Hongli drew in a sharp breath!

    Three newspapers, a magazine, a publishing house, a printing nt...

    This doesn''t count as a big group??

    Because Sun Dehai worked for Jingmen Daily, Zhang Hongli had a fair understanding of the newspaper system. Even the leaders of a small newspaper like Jingmen Daily had immense clout, able to decide the fate of her own husband, let alone the president of a big group like Jiangcheng Newspaper!

    The power was simply unimaginable!!

    Bai Wensong, who had just gotten arrogant, was outright dumbfounded.

    He thought he had a chance to make ae-from-behind victory, but ended up being pushed straight into a crystal pit!

    The President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, wasn''t his worth in the billions??

    And the nerve to use "just" in what context??

    Just three newspapers, a magazine, a publishing house, a printing nt...

    Isn''t that a lot??

    Plus, what the heck is with that watch-touching!

    Is it expensive??

    Uh...

    Rolex??

    Then it''s all good!!

    Please, continue your performance...

    The little brother Bai Wensong had no choice but to surrender!

    Crushed by economic force!!

    Annihtion at will!!

    You can''t fight this; you just can''t!!

    "Um, Yang..."

    "Uh, Mr. Yang..."

    Sun Dehai habitually called out ''Yang,'' then realizing it wasn''t appropriate, quickly corrected himself to ''Mr. Yang.''

    "Uncle, don''t call me that!"

    "Just Yang will do, what PresidentˇŞThat''s a title for within thepany!"

    Yang Hao quickly waved his hands, feigning modesty.

    "Alright, Yang it is."

    Sun Dehai chuckled and then asked, "You know Mr. Wei, right?"

    "Uncle, are you talking about Wei Zhengyi?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I really don''t know his full name; I just know he''s the vice-president in charge of personnel." Sun Dehai said.

    "Oh, that''s him. What about it?"

    Yang Hao asked nonchntly.

    Sun Dehai had a smile on his face, but Yang Hao understood; his uncle was testing him to see if he, as the group president, knew Wei Zhengyi, the vice-president.

    If he didn''t even know Wei Zhengyi, then the president title he carried would naturally be fake.

    In the meantime, He Min was still somewhat confused.

    She hadpiled all the information into two pieces of news, one bad, one good.

    The bad news: Her daughter had found an older man who was divorced with a child.

    The good news: This older man was the president of a big group!

    So the question arose, was this ultimately a good or a bad thing?

    "Yang, you''ve really made something of yourself!"

    "To be the president of a big group at such a young age!"

    "Our Xinyi is so fortunate!!"

    Zhang Hongli, now fully grasping the reality, couldn''t help but express with a beaming smile.

    A president with a worth over a billion, she had to cling to those coattailsˇŞwho knew when her own children might benefit from a work transfer in the future!

    Sitting beside her, Bai Wensong had a gloomy face: the aunt who promised to support him had switched sides in an instant, not even mentioning the children''s matters anymore!

    Well then!

    Who can me her when faced with economic dominance!

    Sun Nannan had already activated her new iPhone 15 and upon hearing of her "brother-inw''s" status, her pretty and bright eyes sparkled even more.

    Aside from her studies, she quite enjoyed reading female-oriented romance novels.

    So now the storyline felt like "Domineering CEO''s Love for My Sister," "My Domineering CEO Brother-in-Law," "After Finding Out my Brother-inw is a Domineering CEO, I Lay Down t"...

    Long live my sister!

    While others relied on their parents, I relied on my sister!!

    Heh heh...

    The post-2005 generation, their minds are quite active, and they are maturing much earlier than the previous generation.

    Suddenly, Sun Nannan felt her future path had just broadened!

    ```

    Yeah, as long as my sister works hard!

    I can live without worries about food and clothing...

    Perfect~!

    "Stop just chatting,e on, let''s drink..."

    Sun Dehai raised his ss and started to hustle everyone.

    And after Sun Xinyi revealed Yang Hao''s identity as a CEO, people stopped asking about a second marriage, children, and such.

    As if none of that had ever happened...

    She heaved a silent sigh, this is human nature.

    Although Sun Xinyi didn''t regard money as something extremely important, she had to admit the power of money...

    "Sister-inw, seeing how sessful Xinyi has be,"

    "it''s about time you consider changing your house..."

    After three rounds of drinks, the second aunt saidughingly, her bringing this matter up was to see how Yang Hao, the son-inw CEO, would react.

    To see if he was willing to spend money for his mother-inw''s family, at least to test the waters.

    In fact, Yang Hao was pondering over how to start the topic of the house, but he didn''t expect the second aunt to provide a divine assist!

    Yeah, a gold-medal support from the canyon!

    No one but the second aunt fits the bill!!

    "Now that Nannan is off to university, there will only be Dehai and me at home, so why bother changing houses."

    He Min shook her head.

    She and Sun Degang were both ordinary workers, still needing to support two children, their lives were stretched to the limit, where would they get the savings to buy a house!

    "Big sister, that''s the wrong way to think."

    "After working hard for a lifetime, you should enjoy somefort..." Zhang Hongli continued.

    Hearing what her second aunt said, Sun Xinyi did feel it deeply; the reason she chose to be a fitness coach wasrgely to save money to buy her parents a house and improve their living conditions.

    Unfortunately, she hadn''t saved enough yet, but with her current sry at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, the dream of buying a house in Jingmen wasn''t far off.

    He Min smiled and shook her head again, she did desire to livefortably, but her younger daughter was just about to start university, and the expenses for four years of college were significant...

    Buying a house?!

    Let''s get through these four years first!

    "Auntie, I think the second aunt is right."

    "Actually, Xinyi and I have had this idea for a while now."

    "So for this birthday, we''ve even prepared a surprise for you and uncle!"

    With the timing right, Yang Hao took over the conversation with a smile.

    "Ah?"

    "A surprise??"

    He Min looked at Yang Hao with a puzzled face.

    Sun Degang, who had just picked up his ss to clink with his brother, also subconsciously put down his ss.

    Even Sun Xinyi looked at her Brother Yang in surprise.

    She didn''t know when she had prepared a surprise for their parents with Brother Yang.

    "Yang, your surprise isn''t a house, is it??"

    Zhang Hongli was the first to react, as the topic had just been about houses.

    With her saying that, all eyes naturally fell on Yang Hao, filled with expectation, shock, and disbelief!

    Under everyone''s gaze, Yang Hao nodded slightly: "Yes, it''s a house."

    "Ah!!"

    "It really is a house!!"

    Zhang Hongli eximed in surprise.

    He Min and Sun Degang were stunned.

    Even Sun Xinyi was full of shock as she looked toward Yang Hao.

    "Yang..."

    "You..."

    He Min opened her mouth, at a loss for what to say.

    This "son-inw" had already given gifts worth over a hundred thousand upon his arrival.

    And now he said he had bought a house...

    "Yang, where did you buy the house?"

    "How big is it?"

    Zhang Hongli asked curiously.

    In fact, not only her, but everyone else was also curious, their eyes once again focused on Yang Hao, waiting for his answer.

    "Why don''t we go take a look?"

    Yang Hao didn''t answer directly but decided to keep them guessing.

    "We can see the house now??"

    "Then let''s go!!"

    In the meantime, Zhang Hongli had already stood up.

    She was very eager to see what sort of house this CEO had bought.

    "Uncle, Auntie, shall we go have a look?"

    Yang Hao looked at Yibao''s parents.

    "Sure!"

    "Let''s go take a look!"

    If it were another time, Sun Degang might have been reserved, but now, with a buzz from the alcohol, he was somewhat more open.

    "Sister-inw, let''s go, we''ve pretty much eaten our fill!"

    Zhang Hongli tugged at He Min sitting beside her.

    Yang Hao then asked, "Is it easy to call a designated driver here?"

    "Why call a designated driver?"

    "I''ll just phone a couple of people toe over!"

    With half the residents in thismunity being factory workers from the thermal power nt, and Sun Degang having worked there for most of his life, he naturally knew plenty of people.

    He took out his mobile phone and started to make a call: "Hong Lin, you at home? If you''re free, could youe down to my building for a bit, need a favor..."

    "Kai..."

    Sun Degang had a good reputation and quickly arranged for "designated drivers."

    And so, everyone went downstairs...

    Completely in the dark, Sun Xinyi asked while going down the stairs, "Brother Yang, what''s going on here?"

    "The situation is what you see."

    Yang Hao yed with the trope of circr talk, thinking of sharing the surprise with the delightful Yibao.

    ```

 Chapter 126: 119, Tycoon! Overwhelmingly tycoon-like!! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    ```

    "Eh, what kind of car is this?"

    "Wow, this car is huge!"

    "Yang, is this the car you drove here?"

    Yang Hao''s BYD U8 was parked right across from the building entrance, and as everyone came downstairs, they were captivated by its domineering presence.

    Men are naturally interested in cars.

    Sun Degang was especially intrigued by this unfamiliar model, circling around it. Many of his colleagues had already bought cars, and although he had his driver''s license for a while, he was unable to afford a car because he had to pay for his kid''s education.

    On the other hand, Bai Wensong''s eyes nearly popped out of his head at the sight of the BYD U8 in the parking spot. He always kept up with automotive news and recognized at a nce this ground-breaking vehicle from BYD, as it was the first domestic car to sell for over a million yuan, and the sales were impressive; it wasn''t just all about putting on airs with a hefty price tag.

    Thetest BYD U8 even has an off-road version,plete with a drone thates with the carˇŞsuper cool and powerful!

    This car had a very clear positioning; it was a big toy for the rich!

    So, if someone could spend over a million on arge toy, they were certainly tycoon-level rich.

    Lil'' bro Bai Wensong was totally convinced.

    He sneakily nced at Yang Hao who was walking behind, with Sun Xinyi affectionately linking her arm through his, the two whispering to each other.

    And the pair, one 172 cm and the other 182 cm tall, really matched each other quite well!

    Yes, a perfect match!

    The woman young and beautiful, the man wealthy and billion-rich!

    As for me?

    I''ll choose to hitch my wagon to a star after all!

    In the future, I might add another savings ount customer.

    With this thought, the lil'' bro stepped forward and started introducing the vehicle to Sun Degang and Sun Dehai, "Auntie''s husband, Uncle Sun, this car is a BYD U8, BYD''s high-end brand. It costs over a million after taxes!"

    "What?"

    "It''s a BYD??"

    Sun Degang was a bit stunned, but became even more so upon hearing that this BYD was priced at over a million.

    In their generation''s perception, not just BYD, but all domestic vehicles were rubbish.

    Even though domestic cars have gotten much better in the past two years, changing an entire generation''s ingrained perceptions is a long road ahead.

    For people around Sun Degang''s age, when it came to buying cars, Japanese brands or other joint ventures were still the preferred choice.

    Therefore, hearing that a BYD car sold for over a million yuan was incredibly shocking for him!

    Sun Dehai, as the editor of the Jingmen Daily''s Livelihood section, naturally had a stronger ability to embrace new things than his older brother. In fact, many at the Jingmen Daily drove domestically produced electric cars from brands like BYD, Li Auto, NIO, Peng, and others that he couldn''t even name. Yet, this was his first time seeing a BYD worth over a million.

    He couldn''t help but remember a phrase he saw on the inte.

    Before, I couldn''t afford to buy a BYD, and now, I still can''t afford to buy a BYD!!

    But the same sentence now carried apletely different meaningˇŞworlds apart.

    "Uncle Sun, you don''t know, this car has some amazing features, and it even has an emergency wading mode..."

    Bai Wensong dutifully yed the role of an exiner, leaving the Sun brothers baffled.

    Standing to one side, Yang Hao smiled and nodded: Mm, lil'' bro, you''re on the right path.

    The group stood downstairs for a while before the two colleagues Sun Degang had called arrived.

    One was called Liu Honglin, and the other, Zhang Kai.

    "Brother Gang, where are we heading?"

    Liu Honglin was about the same age as Sun Degang, with a good rtionship between them.

    "Xinyi and Yang bought us an apartment, we''re going to have a look."

    As he spoke, Sun Degang introduced Yang Hao to the two colleagues as well.

    "Woah!"

    "Bought a new apartment!!"

    Liu Honglin and Zhang Kai were both amazed, their gaze instinctively falling on Yang Hao.

    Both had watched Sun Xinyi grow up, naturally not believing that Sun Xinyi, who had just been working for two years, could afford to buy an apartment. Thus, the money must have mainlye from her boyfriend.

    And he did indeed look the part of a sessful man...

    The group split into two cars, with Yang Hao taking Sun Xinyi, Sun Nannan, and He Min in his BYD U8.

    Sun Degang, Sun Dehai, and Zhang Hongli rode in Bai Wensong''s Honda ord, and along with the two drivers they had summoned, the group perfectly filled both cars.

    Liu Honglin was to drive the U8, and although he didn''t recognize the car, he could tell at a nce that it wasn''t cheap, certainly more premium than the ord, so he quickly took the driver''s seat of the U8.

    After sitting inside, he became even more certain of his judgement and curiously asked, "Yang, this car must be pricey, right?"

    "It''s alright."

    Yang Hao did not feel like showing off to this stranger and simply called up the car''s navigation using voicemand.

    "Uncle Liu, we can just follow the navigation..."

    Yang Hao instructed him briefly, then showed Liu Honglin how to switch gears.

    "City Center Manor!"

    "That''s a viplex, isn''t it!"

    Liu Honglin nced at the navigation destination and eximed.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly without expanding on the subject.

    The three women seated in the back were astounded...

    Heading to a viplex meant they were buying a vi!

    He Min couldn''t help but turn her head to look at her eldest daughter, Sun Xinyi, her eyes filled with both shock and inquiry.

    Sun Xinyi was confused as well; she had no idea about Yang Hao''s maneuver. Just earlier when Yang Hao mentioned buying a house, she had thought it was an ordinary residence.

    Now she realized she had underestimated Yang''s capabilities! With Jingmen''s property prices, he certainly wasn''t likely to buy just any ordinary residence...

    Sun Nannan, fidgeting with her brand-new iPhone 15, had stars in her eyes. In her mind, there was only one thought: I''m going to live in a vi!!!

    Hail sister!

    Hail brother-inw!!

    Hmm, who isn''t a little princess living in a vi!

    The horoscope guide said I''d have good luck this year; turns out it wasn''t about the college entrance exam but having a powerful brother-inw!!!

    She nced subconsciously at her sister, silently praying in her heart: Sister, you must continue to work hard, don''t just rest on yoururels...

    Inside the Honda ord.

    "Doesn''t this road lead to City Center Manor??"

    ```

    Sun Dehai looked at the buildings on both sides of the road and said.

    "City Center Manor? A viplex!!" Zhang Hongli eximed in shock.

    Little brother Bai Wensong was also stunned. He had thought that the other party would just buy a normal residential unit.

    It turned out that he had underestimated the president''s capabilities.

    "Brother-inw, what does your son-inw do?"

    "Is he really going to buy you a vi??"

    Zhang Kai, who was driving, asked with a look of amazement on his face.

    At that moment, Sun Degang was also clueless. As an ordinary worker, he hadn''t even dared to dream of living in a vi!

    But the route they were taking was leading right to City Center Manor!

    City Center Manor is one of the most famous viplexes in Jingmen. Its biggest difference from other vi areas is its location in the central urban area, unlike other vis which are located in the suburbs and not very convenient for daily life.

    Because of its advantageous location, the houses in City Center Manor are very expensive, and the residents are basically the well-known figures of Jingmen.

    "Our Xinyi''s boyfriend is the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "A billionaire tycoon..."

    Zhang Hongli answered Zhang Kai, speaking in a tone filled with pride.

    "A billionaire??"

    Zhang Kai was astounded, then quickly said to Sun Degang, "Brother-inw, if you strike it rich, you can''t forget about us poor buddies!"

    "That''s his money, it''s got nothing to do with me!"

    Although Sun Degang said this, he puffed out his chest, still feeling quite honored.

    As everyone had predicted, the leading BYD U8 really did drive into City Center Manor.

    Because the lead car had notified them in advance, their Honda ord was also allowed to enter directly!

    "This is my first timeing here!"

    "The greenery is really beautiful..."

    Zhang Hongli rolled down the rear car window, gazing at the park-like scenery of theplex while expressing her admiration.

    "Need you even mention it? This is one of the top mansions in Jingmen!"

    Sun Dehai had been here before since a leader from the Jingmen Daily lived here, but he lived in a row-house area. Now, their car was heading straight for the detached vi area!

    "It seems to be a detached vi..."

    "Yang has too much money!!"

    Sun Dehai couldn''t help but marvel as well.

    "How much does this detached vi cost?" Zhang Kai curiously asked.

    "The cheaper ones start at 5 million!"

    Bai Wensong responded, working in a bank he knew quite a few wealthy people, including some who lived in City Center Manor.

    Five million??? Zhang Hongli inhaled sharply.

    Sun Degang''s eyes widened in disbelief. As an ordinary worker, he earned less than five thousand a month, barely making over fifty thousand a year.

    Five million, he would have to work a hundred years without eating or drinking!!

    As everyone was reeling in shock, the BYD U8 drove into a yard surrounded by fences, and Zhang Kai quickly drove in after it.

    Everyone got out of the car and then their gazes instinctively fell upon the European-style detached vi in front of them...

    Yang Hao had only seen the video sent to him by Xu Yali before, but seeing the actual vi, he nodded in satisfaction.

    His secretary was indeed reliable!

    "Uncle, Auntie, this is the house Xinyi and I bought for you."

    "Three floors above ground, one below, the deed area is 480 square meters, but with all the extra gifted area, the actual usable area is about 650 square meters, plus the front and back yardsbined add up to another two hundred or so..."

    Yang Hao introduced the vi with a smile.

    He Min, Sun Degang, and the others were all wearing almost the same expression.

    Pupils dted, mouths agape!

    It was as if a sign of astonishment was nearly stered on their faces.

    Even on Sun Xinyi''s pretty face, shock was written all over.

    "Yang, this..."

    Holding onto Yang Hao''s arm, Sun Xinyi brieflyposed herself, wanting to say something.

    Yang Hao said softly, "From that day, your family became my family as well."

    Woof~

    Upon hearing these words, Sun Xinyi felt a breach in her defenses, a sourness in her nose.

    Seeing this, Yang Hao teased, "If wateres out of your eyes, it won''t be fun..."

    "Uh..."

    Sun Xinyi was momentarily stunned, then realized what he meant and her pretty face turned red.

    "Yang, can we go in now?"

    At this moment, Zhang Hongli asked eagerly.

    "Of course, you can, this house is fully furnished, ready for us to move in at any time..."

    After speaking, Yang Hao led Sun Xinyi toward the vi''s main door, then entered her birthday on the fingerprint lock.

    The group then entered the interior of the vi.

    The decor was Chinese style, sober and atmospheric, very suitable for the living of people the age of Sun Degang and He Min.

    "This living room is too big!"

    "And it''s got a high ceiling..."

    "Eh, is this a gym??"

    "No, this kitchen is bigger than my living room..."

    Entering the vi, Zhang Hongli''s eyes immediately felt inadequate. While touring around and marveling, she said.

    The rest of the group was in a simr state to hers, all equally shocked by the luxurious decor and the sprawling space inside the vi.

    If you could describe it with one word it would be: extravagant!

    Opulence overwhelming!!

    Every corner seemed to disy a level of luxury that would make average people despair...

    It''s as if every decorative detail was saying: Poor thing, you can''t afford this!!

 Chapter 127: 120, give away a luxury house, gift a luxury car! (Requesting monthly votes)

    The vi has a total price tag of eight million yuan, which is considered sky-highpared to the average price of four to five thousand yuan per square meter for ordinarymercial housing in Jingmen.

    But in reality, the cost-performance ratio is quite high, because a detached vi of this size in City Center Manor costs over six million yuan even in its unfinished state.

    As everyone knows, vi decorations are expensive, and the basic construction of a vi of such size alone would cost several hundred thousand yuan. Add in the luxurious interior decoration, and you wouldn''t get away with less than three million yuan, so an overall price of eight million yuan is actually appropriate.

    ording to Xu Yali, the owner had moved to another city before even spending a day in the vi afterpleting the renovation. Such cases are not umon for luxury houses, as the renovation period is too long, and unexpected events can happen during that time.

    At this moment, Sun Degang was like in a dream, no, it had never even crossed his mind in dreams that he could one day live in such a house.

    So after touring the first floor of the vi, he took the opportunity when no one was looking to fiercely p himself, then winced in pain, cursing nearly out loud!

    It''s real!

    I''m not drunk!

    I, Sun Degang, can actually live in such a grand vi one day!!!

    The corners of this old man''s mouth who had suffered for most of his life involuntarily turned up in a smile, and he couldn''t suppress it.

    "Degang, you''ve really struck it rich this time!"

    "I didn''t even dare to dream about owning such a house..."

    At this moment, Liu Honglin came over to Sun Degang and expressed his feelings.

    "Degang, your daughter really brought you a golden ticket, finding you a rich son-inw!"

    "If I had a son-inw like that, I could wake upughing from my sleep!"

    Zhang Kai also joined them, his face filled with envy. He also had a daughter, but her current boyfriend was just an ordinary guy; forget about a big vi, even buying a marriage house was tough.

    Sun Degang couldn''t stop grinning, thinking to himself that not only had you not expected it, neither had I!

    On the other side.

    Zhang Hongli''s eyes turned red with envy!

    To be precise, envy wasn''t enough to describe her feelings at this point, it was more like jealousy!

    Previously, she had always felt superior when it came to housing, as she had moved into a new apartment of over one hundred square meters a few years back.

    But after visiting this vi, she felt like her own ce was nothing but a dog kennel!

    There was noparison at all!

    If she had to find a positive, it was that her home was on a high floor ¨C the 25th floor of a high-rise building!!

    But what was the use of that!

    They own a detached vi, and you''reparing floor heights with them!

    It''s likeparing vision with a blind person!

    "Sister-inw, we have to ask clearly, whose name is the house under."

    "If it''s not under Xinyi''s name, it can change at any time..." Zhang Hongli seemed to be reminding, but in reality, she was hoping for that to happen, if the house wasn''t under Sun Xinyi''s name, she could feel slightly more bnced.

    Because in that case, you could only live there temporarily, but in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, you''d have to pack up and leave!

    At this moment, He Min was still somewhat dazed. Indeed, she hadn''t considered the issue of whose name the house was under.

    She and Sun Degang shared a simr mindset, feeling like this was all a dream, and so unreal!!

    The one who was most rxed among these people was Sun Nannan. This girl was already picking out her room, finally deciding on the master bedroom on the third floor, which opened to a fifty square meter terrace.

    The youngdy was already nning to put a wicker chair and a swing on the terrace, where she could sunbathe during the day and count stars while rocking on the swing at night!

    Simply perfect!

    The vi was sorge that everyone had to walk around for quite some time before they had an initial look around.

    Then they sat down in the living room on the first floor to chat casually...

    "Yang, how much did the house cost?"

    After chatting for a while, Zhang Hongli brought up a question everyone was curious about.

    On the way here, Bai Wensong had said that the independent vis in City Center Manor started at no less than five million yuan, but he wasn''t sure if that was true.

    "Eight million," Yang Hao replied without beating around the bush, stating the price directly.

    Ah??

    Eight million!!!

    Everyone was shocked. Although they knew such arge vi wouldn''te cheap, the figure of eight million yuan still took them by surprise.

    Eight million yuan!

    An ordinary person couldn''t earn that much in a lifetime!!

    "Yang, did you pay in full for it?"

    Zhang Hongli took a deep breath and probed further.

    On hearing the question, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh and replied pompously, "Do I need a loan for eight million yuan?"

    "Uh..."

    Zhang Hongli was left speechless and could only offer a forced smile, "I was just asking out of curiosity."

    "So is the vi registered under Xinyi''s name??"

    Zhang Hongli asked the question that was most important to her.

    Upon hearing this question, the rest of the people''s gaze also fell on Yang Hao.

    Indeed, whose name the vi was registered under was key, as the two were not married yet!

    Sun Xinyi felt that her aunt''s question was overstepping boundaries. She frowned, about to say it didn''t matter whose name it was under.

    But then she heard Yang Hao say, "Xinyi, I was actually nning to talk to you about this. I''ve already made an appointment with the agent for you to go to the property center on Monday to handle the transfer procedures. The payment has been made, and the real estate sale agreement is in my car. I''ll give it to youter."

    "After you finish the transfer procedures on Monday, then you can return to Jiangcheng..."

    Yang Hao didn''t directly answer Zhang Hongli''s question, but his response made the answer quite clear.

    The property transfer requires the person whose name is on the house to be present, which means that the house must definitely be in Sun Xinyi''s name!

    All the people present were looking at each other.

    An eight-million-yuan vi gifted just like that!!

    This is simply the epitome of extravagance!

    Zhang Hongli plumped down on the sofa!

    A poor rtive suddenly shooting to wealth like this was more painful to her than being struck with a knife!

    She nced at Yang Hao again and internally griped: Can''t rich people be a little cautious? Gifting an eight-million-yuan house as if it''s nothing, truly treating money like it doesn''t matter!

    If you''re so rich, gift me a vi too!!

    He Min and Sun Degang nced at each other subconsciously.

    The house was registered under their daughter''s name, which meant the vi truly belonged to their family now...

    "Brother Degang, now that you have the vi, when are you moving in?"

    "Yeah, if you''re moving, Hong Lin and I cane over to help out!"

    "Besides, this is a housewarming, it should be celebrated with a bangˇ­"

    At this moment, Liu Honglin and Zhang Kai, the outsiders, chimed in cheerfully.

    They didn''t possess Zhang Hongli''s mindset; they were merely envious and also looking forward to frequently visiting Sun Degang''s luxurious vi in the future, perhaps to y cards and hang out.

    This vi even had a dedicated card room, not to mention an audio-visual room on the basement floor that could be used as a KTV!

    "Dad, let''s move in tomorrow!"

    "Tomorrow is perfect, it''s Sunday, and both you and mom have the day off!"

    Eager Sun Nannan jumped in.

    "Nannan''s right, tomorrow is a good day!"

    "Right, right, right, no day like the present!!"

    Liu Honglin and Zhang Kai echoed in agreement.

    "Thisˇ­"

    He Min and Sun Degang exchanged nces, then turned to look at their eldest daughter, Sun Xinyi, and Yang Hao.

    "Yang, what do you think?" Sun Xinyi asked.

    "The house is yours, so of course, you have the final say!"

    Yang Hao spread his hands.

    "Mom and Dad, then it''s up to you to decide!"

    "Moving house is hard work for you twoˇ­" Sun Xinyi actually didn''t mind; although the vi was nice, she wouldn''t stay there for many days in a year.

    "Then let''s move tomorrow!"

    "Hong Lin, Kai, if you''re free tomorrow,e over and help!"

    The head of the family, Sun Degang, made the decision.

    "No problem, we''ll definitely be free!"

    "Even if we''re busy, we have to prioritize helping Brother Degang move!"

    The two men promptly expressed theirmitment.

    Brother Degang wasn''t the same man he used to be!

    The new title for Degang was: Wealthy Son-inw''s Father-inw ˇ¤ Degang!

    This prefix was significant.

    Having a wealthy son-inw, thetter half of their lives was secured, free from any worry about food and clothing.

    "Brother, Sister-inw, then tomorrow Dehai and I will alsoe helpˇ­"

    Having recovered, Zhang Hongli chimed in with a chuckle.

    Although she was dying of jealousy inside, what''s done was done, and she couldn''t change a thing!

    How could she begrudge Xinyi her fate, securing such a billionaire!

    But Zhang Hongli was thinking, whenever the story about this is mentioned in the future, she must add that this billionaire is a divorcee with a child!

    Now that they decided on moving, He Min and Sun Degang had to go back to pack up their belongings. After living in the old house for decades, there was so much to sort through, it would certainly take all afternoon and evening, and possibly not even be finished by then.

    "The vi has a garage too, too bad Brother and Sister-inw won''t be needing itˇ­"

    Out in the yard, Zhang Hongli nced at the two garages alongside the right wall, feeling a sense of superiority all over again.

    So what if you live in a vi if you don''t even have a car!

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh.

    Auntie is so full of herself!

    This canyon can''t function without you, huh!

    A gold medal support for sure must be you!

    As they arrived in the yard and Yang Hao was about to mention the car, Auntie tossed the topic his way...

    "Brother Degang, now that you''ve moved into the vi, you really should get a car."

    Liu Honglin also offered up ament.

    Sun Degang frowned slightly; he did want to buy a car, but the bnce in his bank ount wouldn''t allow it!

    And at this moment, Yang Hao opened the trunk of the Wyndham U8, pulled out a file bag, and handed it to Sun Xinyi. At the same time, he fished a remote control from the bag.

    He pressed the up button on the remote control, and one of the roller shutter doors of the garage slowly rose...

    The sound of the roller shutter door going up instantly grabbed everyone''s attention.

    As the roller shutter door rose, a brand-new ck BMW X5 came into view.

    Since registering a vehicle doesn''t require the owner''s presence, Xu Yali had taken care of the license tes already and parked the car directly in the garage.

    Yang Hao took out a car key from the file bag, approached the still dazed Sun Degang, and thrust the car key into his hand: "Uncle Sun, you can use this car for the time being. If you find another car you like in the future, just tell Xinyi, and we''ll buy another one ˇŞ we have to fill both garage spots!"

    This...

    Holy shit!!

    After giving away a luxury house, now a luxury car!!

    Did someone bless Brother Degang''s ancestral tomb or what? It''s not just smoldering; it''s damn well aze!!

    The already calming emotions of everyone were once again thrown into great turmoil.

    So he had already thought everything through so thoroughly!

    Giving away a vi and even throwing in a BMW X5!

    But can you call a BMW X5 just a runabout? Is that polite??

    After all, it has been a luxury car worth millions...

 Chapter 128: 121, 1.88 million dowry!!! (4 more chapters, requesting monthly votes!)

    Sun Degang held the BMW car keys, his hands trembling a bit.

    The experiences of the day were too fantastical, and he had only just managed to ept the fact that his wealthy son-inw had given them a big vi.

    And now, a car he had dreamed of owning was given to him.

    Actually, Sun Degang had never imagined that one day he could drive a car like the BMW X5.

    He just wanted to own a Coro!

    But at this moment, Yang Hao pressed the BMW X5 car keys into his hand.

    "Brother Gang, let me drive the car out for you!"

    "The garage is too small, too many people want to see the car, and it''s difficult."

    Liu Honglin rubbed his hands together, looking eager to try.

    MD!

    Why did I have to drink!!

    Now Sun Degang regretted it so much, if he hadn''t drunk, he could have driven the BMW X5 home right away.

    But now he had no choice but to let Liu Honglin, the designated driver, drive the car out of the garage...

    "Be careful, don''t scratch it."

    Sun Degang reluctantly handed over the car keys to Liu Honglin.

    "Don''t worry, I''m an old driver!"

    Liu Honglin boasted with a shrug, then took the keys, got into the car, and drove the BMW X5 out of the garage.

    After he parked the car, everyone immediately gathered around.

    Zhang Hongli directly sat in the back seat, examining the interior of the car. The new generation BMW X5 had also been upgraded to arge screen, with some changes to the center console, but overall it still exuded a "luxurious BMW aura," suitable for the aesthetic of middle-aged people.

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    Zhang Hongli didn''t understand cars; she just thought the blue sky and white cloud logo on the steering wheel looked exceptionally good.

    In the eyes of most ordinary people, Mercedes and BMW are representatives of luxury cars, symbols of status, and such perceptions are hard to change in a short span of time.

    So in Zhang Hongli''s eyes, the BMW came with its own halo. She even thought that this X5 was much better than the Yangwang U8 that Yang Hao drove!

    "Brother, you and your wife really get to enjoy the good life now!"

    "You''ve moved into a big vi, and now you''re driving a luxury car..."

    Zhang Hongli couldn''t help but express her feelings once again, but her tone was a bit sour, as the small me of jealousy in her chest was barely containable.

    "It''s all thanks to Xinyi''s blessing!"

    Sitting in the driver''s seat, Sun Degang was emotional as he kept carefully touching the steering wheel. This car really hit the spot for him.

    A deputy director at their power nt drove a BMW X5, and every time he saw that car, he thought it was really cool.

    But that deputy director''s was an older model!

    This one was the new model!!

    "Brother Gang, my family''s Yibao is getting married next month, you have to provide a wedding car!"

    Liu Honglin, sitting in the passenger seat, said with a chuckle.

    "Certainly!"

    Sun Degang nodded with a broad smile on his face.

    Driving this car out was so prestigious, providing a wedding car was totally stress-free!

    "Brother, open the trunk for me, I want to see if it''s big enough..."

    Having seen the interior, Zhang Hongli was ready to get out and check the trunk.

    "Alright!"

    It took Sun Degang a while to find the button to open the trunk.

    When the trunk automatically opened, Zhang Hongli had already reached the back of the car.

    "Eh?"

    "What''s with the suitcase in the trunk!!"

    "Yang, is this suitcase yours??"

    Zhang Hongli asked Yang Hao, who was standing by.

    "It''s mine."

    Yang Hao nodded, then smiled at Sun Xinyi beside him, "Xinyi, let''s go over, I have a little surprise for you..."

    "Ah?"

    "Another surprise??"

    Sun Xinyi was already dazed by the series of surprises.

    Her mind was in turmoil, mainly upied with how she could ever repay the kindness!

    Mr. Yang had fulfilled her wish to improve her parents'' living conditions, and he did it in the max version of her wish!

    She merely thought of buying a new apartment for her parents, about eighty square meters would have been fine.

    But Yang Hao had gone straight ahead and bought a vi with over six hundred square meters of living space!!

    She thought giving the vi would be the end of it, and then came an additional BMW X5!

    And now, Yang Hao said there was another surprise!!

    "Mr. Yang, my heart can hardly take it!"

    Sun Xinyi''s statement was not too exaggerated; not every girl could withstand such a bombardment of surprises.

    "Do you need me to rub it for you?"

    Yang Hao teased with a chuckle.

    "Ah?"

    Sun Xinyi''s pretty face turned slightly red as she whispered, "That would be for the evening."

    Seeing his Yibao taking it seriously, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh: so naive.

    He led Sun Xinyi to the back of the car.

    The strongest support in the canyon, Auntie, promptly asked, "Yang, what''s inside this suitcase?"

    Yang Hao didn''t answer Zhang Hongli but said to Sun Xinyi instead, "Xinyi, open it and have a look, the suitcase''s code is thest four digits of your birthday."

    "Mhm."

    Sun Xinyi nodded, she first tried to pull the suitcase out a bit, but it was surprisingly heavy, and she had no idea what was inside.

    She entered her birthday to unlock the luggage lock, then unzipped it.

    However, when she lifted the lid of the suitcase, she was stunned!!

    Because inside the luggage, there was a sea of bright redˇŞstacks upon stacks of neatly arranged hundred-yuan bills!!

    "This, so much money..."

    Wide-eyed and astonished, Sun Xinyi''s small mouth fell open in surprise.

    Meanwhile, Zhang Hongli at her side screamed in shock:

    "Money!!"

    "Ah...."

    "It''s all money!!!"

    This top-tier support character of the canyon had never seen so much money in her life.

    And after hearing her shout, everyone gathered around curiously, and then they all saw the stacks of red bills filling the suitcase.

    "Holy crap! So much money!!"

    "This, how much money is this??"

    "My goodness, a suitcase full of money!!"

    All the onlookers were dumbstruck. Disbelief was written all over their faces.

    Except for Bai Wensong, who worked at a bank, everyone else had only ever seen such a scene in videos.

    That moment, the excited young brother Bai Wensong didn''t just see money!

    He saw performance targets!!

    All this cash would surely have to be deposited in the bank!

    Thus, he could naturally take advantage of his position to benefit first!

    He estimated that there should be around two million yuan in the suitcase.

    Since the money-stowing luggage was a 20-inch suitcase, a container that size could hold about three million in hundred-yuan notes if full, but this one wasn''t packed full, it was about two-thirds full, so around two million or so!

    Holy crap!!

    Am I about to have a two-million-yuan deposit slip??

    Mr. Yang rocks!

    You and Xinyi are a perfect match!!

    If anyone disagrees with your marriage, I''ll be the first to knock them out!!

    Young brother Bai Wensong shouted in his heart.

    "Yang, is this money for the bride price??"

    Zhang Hongli''s voice quivered as she asked, the impact of a suitcase full of money in front of her too much to handle.

    "Um..."

    "Bride price???"

    Hearing Auntie''s question, Sun Xinyi finally realized that Yang arranging so much cash might indeed be for that purpose.

    Her cheeks flushed faintly, a mix of shock and joy.

    Meanwhile, He Min and Sun Degang stood therepletely dumbfounded...

    Bride price?

    A suitcase full of money as the bride price??

    This was unheard of in their social circles!

    And the two workers had never seen so much cash either!!

    At this moment, Yang Hao was also a bit stunned, he had never thought about the matter of the bride price at all.

    He just thought that after arranging a mansion and luxury car for Sun Xinyi''s parents, they couldn''t afford it on their ies, so he arranged a sum of cash as well, mainly to show thoughtfulness.

    However, it was alling from Sun Xinyi''s private funds, and all this money would also be given to Sun Xinyi for her to manage.

    Given Sun Xinyi''s filial nature, she would naturally leave most of the money for her parents, so the couple wouldn''t feel so pressured facing the vi and luxury car.

    Now, Zhang Hongli''s loud im of "bride price" caught Yang Hao off guard.

    He turned to look at the gold medal support of the canyon and couldn''t help but mentallyin: Auntie, you dropped the ball on this one!

    Asking such a question makes it very difficult for me to answer!!

    "Well, let''s just call it the bride price..."

    Denying it seemed inappropriate, so Yang Hao simply nodded in agreement.

    However, Yang Hao felt that using Yibao''s special spending money as a bride price was a rather slick move.

 Chapter 129: 122, Yang, I want to give birth to a son for you! (Asking for monthly tickets)

    Seeing Yang nod his head, everyone was shocked once again.

    Alright, wealthy people give dowries by the case!

    "Yang, how much money is this?"

    After calming down a bit, Zhang Hongli asked again.

    "1.88 million."

    Yang responded, then whispered to the still dazed Xinyi, "Both the vi and the car will need maintenance costs, you take this money and use it first."

    "Yang, you''ve already given so many gifts, let''s just forget about the money."

    "Besides, the state advocates not taking dowries..."

    At this point, He Min, the soon-to-be mother-inw, spoke up with courage, rejecting the offer.

    Both the vi and the BMW X5 were tangible assets, although everyone knew they were expensive, they were just a string of numbers in their minds, not nearly as impactful as this case of cash.

    "Sister-inw, if you don''t ept this money, it means you don''t approve of Yang and Xinyi being together."

    "So, you''d better think it through."

    Before Yang could speak, the canyon''s strongest support, the second aunt, jumped out again.

    Although she was burning with jealousy inside, she would still actively push for things that benefited her, like this 1.88 million dowry.

    She absolutely wanted big brother and sister-inw to ept it!

    That way, their family would have a ce to borrow money in the future, after all, they still had a son who wasn''t married yet!

    "That''s not what I meant..."

    When Zhang Hongli said this, He Min immediately grew anxious. She wasn''t that kind of mother-inw who was especially materialistic, but Yang''sbination punches had already dumbfounded her, she wouldn''t say she disagreed, but she just felt uneasy about having epted so many things.

    "Big brother, sister-inw, we should ept the money."

    "After all, it''s a sign of Yang''s goodwill."

    Sun Dehai also spoke up, while he wasn''t as utilitarian as his wife, he also felt that it was good for his brother''s family to have such arge sum of cash.

    "Sister-inw, this money really shouldn''t be refused!"

    "Exactly, not epting it would be a p in Mr. Yang''s face!"

    Liu Honglin and Zhang Kai also chimed in one after another.

    Seeing the group''s attention directed at her, He Min was momentarily at a loss for words.

    "Mom, if you won''t take it, I''ll keep it for you~!"

    At this moment, Sun Nannan approached with a grin, while silently ranting in her mind: Ms. He Min, I advise you not to disrupt my life of wealth starting at eighteen...

    "Go cool off over there!"

    "If this money is to be epted, it''s your sister''s turn, not yours!" He Min gave her second daughter a fierce look; she might not say much to others, but she could still scold her own daughter.

    "Xinyi, you keep the money then." He Min turned to her eldest daughter.

    In the current situation, it was naturally difficult for Xinyi to refuse, so she nodded and then hurriedly locked the suitcase again.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the task: [Filial Daughter]

    Task Reward: One Jiangzhong Haoting Vi (1068 square meters)

    (Note: Please visit the Jiangzhong Haoting sales center after 9 o''clock tomorrow to im)

    As soon as Xinyi finished securing the money, System''s voice rang out in Yang''s mind.

    Fuck!

    A vi over a thousand square meters!!

    Although he had known early on that the task reward was a vi in Jiangzhong Haoting, the size had not been specified before.

    Yang had also specifically checked the vi types and prices at Jiangzhong Haoting.

    The 1068 square meter standalone was thergest model in Jiangzhong Haoting, with a price tag of over fifty million, even more expensive than hisrge t in Star Cloud Bay.

    They say the standard for the wealthy is to have arge vi in the suburbs and arge t in the city center!

    Now Yang was a man who had both a vi and arge t.

    Well, when I go back tomorrow, I''m moving too!!

    Thanks to Meng Chacha''s relentless efforts, the decoration work at Star Cloud Bay wasing to an end, with only a few custom decorative furniture pieces yet to arrive,pletely ready for upancy!

    The group left the vi.

    The Sun family went back to pack and prepare for the move while Yang, who had drunk quite a bit, went to rest at the hotel, ready to return home the next day.

    "Xinyi, you really have to step up in this situation!"

    "Hurry up and give birth to a son for Mr. Yang, and you won''t just be well-off yourself, our entire Sun family will be able to bask in your glory too."

    "How does the saying go, ''when one man attains the Way, his poultry and dogs ascend to heaven''!"

    At the old Sun household, while helping pack, Zhang Hongli said to Xinyi.

    "You''re the poultry and dogs, not me!" Sun Dehai retorted.

    "Alright, alright, always the high-minded one!"

    Zhang Hongli rolled her eyes at her husband and then asked Xinyi, "Yang does only have one daughter, right?"

    "Yes."

    Xinyi nodded her head.

    "Xinyi, you''ve got to seize this opportunity!"

    "Which wealthy man doesn''t want a son, waiting for a son to inherit the wealth!"

    "As long as you give birth to a son, your status is secured!!" Zhang Hongli added earnestly.

    Xinyi''s face turned red from what the second aunt said; she had never considered this issue before.

    But hearing Zhang Hongli say this, Xinyi suddenly felt that having a son as a way to repay Big Brother Yang wasn''t a bad choice.

    After all, Big Brother Yang had done so much for her family, having a son for him wasn''t going too far, was it?

    Sun Degang, though he didn''t like his avaricious sister-inw much, still agreed with what Zhang Hongli had just said. Even he, a penniless man, was thinking about betting on a son, hence the name Nannan.

    "Xinyi, your second aunt does have a point."

    "It''s obvious Yang is a decent man with good character, not the scheming type, so I support your rtionship with him."

    Sun Degang expressed his stance.

    "Mom, what do you think of Big Brother Yang?"

    Xinyi looked towards her mother He Min, as she always cared about her mother''s opinion.

    "It looks pretty good now, but these rich guys are all fickle, you have to be mentally prepared if you follow him."

    He Min said earnestly.

    "Sister-inw, I have to disagree with you on that one."

    Zhang Hongli took over, "It''s not that rich men are fickle, it''s just that men are all like that by nature! That Zhang guy from Dehai''s unit, he earns just over five thousand a month, and he still secretly has two girlfriends!"

    "So, being fickle has nothing to do with whether a man has money or not, it''s just that rich men have more temptations, and young girls nowadays, when they meet a young and talented rich guy like Yang, they just throw themselves at him!"

    "If you ask me, I''d say..."

    "Just have sons, having sons is the safest bet!"

    Zhang Hongli restated her point.

    After thinking about it, He Min felt that her sister-inw might have a point, being fickle really doesn''t have a direct corrtion with wealth.

    "Xinyi, go keep Yangpany, it would be nice to show him around Jingmen since he''se all this way."

    He Min then told her eldest daughter.

    "What''s there to show around?"

    "The important thing is to hurry up and have a son, go on, Xinyi!!" Zhang Hongli teased with a heartyugh.

    Sun Xinyi blushed yet again.

    But she did indeed n to apany Brother Yang, so she left the old house and went to the hotel where Yang Hao was resting.

    Sun Xinyi had a room card, so she swiped it and went straight into the room.

    Because he had drunk quite a bit at noon, Yang Hao was already asleep in bed by this time, Sun Xinyi first sat by the bed for a while, then feeling somewhat tired herself, she simply crawled into bed as well.

    Her movements were actually quite light, but it was only early evening, and Yang Hao wasn''t sleeping very deeply, feeling someone getting into bed, he subconsciously opened his eyes, and when he saw it was Sun Xinyi, he immediately perked up, ready to have a thorough exchange with this junior water system mage...

    In the following forty minutes, Yibao triggered her passive skill twice...

    And as Yang Hao was making his final charge, Yibao suddenly stretched her arms around his waist and murmured softly, "Don''t pull out, let it stay inside..."

    The moment of wisdom.

    Yang Hao, holding the somewhat dehydrated Yibao, teased, "I was actually trying to nourish you."

    "Brother Yang, I want to have a son for you..."

    Sun Xinyi said seriously.

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao was taken aback, not expecting the topic to suddenly shift in this direction.

    "Brother Yang, you''ve been so good to me, this is the only way I can repay you."

    Sun Xinyi''s eyes were shining as she spoke with deep sincerity.

    Yang Hao could feel that Yibao was serious, and he nodded immediately: "Then let''s have one, but one son isn''t enough!!"

    Yang Hao had not been particrly fixated on having a son before, after all, he didn''t have much of a family fortune to pass on, but now it was different, he was going to be a multimillionaire.

    The rise of the Yang family begins here!

    And what''s the greatest wealth of a family?

    That would naturally be its people!!

    So, let''s have them!

    After all, I can damn well afford it!!

    Hmm, I''ll have Fat Peng write a custom book for meter: "The Tycoon''s Many Sons Bring Many Blessings"!!

    With this mindset, Yang Hao didn''t hold back afterward, going for the finishing move straight to the stomach twice...

    The next day.

    Yang Hao drove back to Jiangcheng alone.

    On the road, he sent messages to his two buddies, Liu Zifeng and Wei Facai, informing them that he was moving today and asking them to bring their families over for some fun.

    After returning to Jiangcheng, Yang Hao went to Bolli Fitness Center as usual to work out, just a few more days until the fitness center that witnessed his take-off would be his!

    After working out, he went back to his rental and packed up a bit.

    All was new over at Star Cloud Bay, so he actually didn''t have much to take with him, mainly his and Xixi''s clothing.

    Carrying two suitcases, Yang Hao felt quite sentimental as he left the rental.

    In tough times, it had given him much warmth.

    I''ll talk to thendlordter and buy this ce, so I cane back and visit from time to time...

    After stuffing the suitcases into the trunk, Yang Hao drove straight to Fenghua Residential Area.

    Having informed her in advance, Li Manni and Xu Wenqian were already downstairs with Xixi.

    "Daddy, are we moving today?"

    Xixi, who had heard from her aunt about moving today, asked curiously after getting into the car.

    "Yeah, Daddy''s going to take you to our new home right now!"

    Yang smiled and patted his little girl on the forehead.

    "Daddy, how big is our new home?" Xixi continued to inquire.

    "It''s very big..." Yang replied with a chuckle.

    "How big is ''very big''?"

    "Is it bigger than auntie''s home?"

    Xixi was full of curiosity about their new home. In the little girl''s mind, her auntie''s ce was quiterge, as it had two bedrooms, whereas the ce she lived with her dad only had one.

    This question actually made Yang Haough: "Our new home is ten times bigger than auntie''s!"

    "Ten times??"

    "Brother Yang, you didn''t buy a vi, did you??"

    Xu Wenqian, who had already gotten into the car, eagerly jumped into the conversation.

    Li Manni was equally curious, looking at her brother-inw. Her brother-inw had mentioned that he had a surprise for her and Xixi, so she didn''t ask where the new house was.

    But now was the moment for the truth to be revealed.

    "A vi is indeed one of the properties, but it''s not the ce we are moving to today..."

    Yang Hao replied offhandedly.

    However, after saying that, he frowned.

    This damn habit of showing off in Jingmen has gotten to me, I really need to rein in this instinct to boast!

 Chapter 130: 123, Checking into Star Cloud Bay! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    "Yang, you really have a vi?"

    Xu Wenqian eximed in surprise, her curiosity piqued.

    "Daddy, do we really own a big vi??"

    Xixi blinked her big eyes, her small face full of shock, and her gaze held scrutiny as if to say: how could you keep such a big secret from me!!

    Yang Hao, feeling like his boast had backfired, cleared his throat: "Um, yes, there is a vi."

    "Wow~"

    "We have a big vi!!"

    Xixi whooped in affirmation.

    Then, with a giggly voice, she asked, "Daddy, can we let auntie stay there??"

    "Cough cough..."

    As soon as Xixi finished speaking, Xu Wenqian nudged the little girl''s armpit, and then Xixi added: "And auntie Wenqian too."

    Xu Wenqian nodded in satisfaction, her eyes shining with a gentle light.

    Well, these days spent with the child weren''t in vain!

    "Of course!"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded.

    "Yay~!"

    "Auntie, auntie Wenqian, now you cane live in the big vi at our ce!"

    Xixi said excitedly.

    "Mhm mhm mhm..."

    Xu Wenqian nodding enthusiastically, pinched the chubby cheeks of the little girl.

    Li Manni, however, just smiled and shook her head, as children often have such wild imaginations.

    "Yang, where are we going now?"

    Xu Wenqian''s thoughts turned back to the present.

    "Star Cloud Bay."

    Yang Hao replied indifferently.

    "Huh?"

    "Star Cloud Bay??"

    Xu Wenqian was shocked; that was one of Jiangcheng''s most famous luxury residences, and of course, she knew of it.

    Li Manni, of course, knew about it too, and she was just as astounded.

    Although she knew her brother-inw had made it big and had even be the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, she hadn''t imagined he would move to Star Cloud Bay!

    "Xixi, auntie Wenqian doesn''t want to live in the big vi anymore."

    "Living with you in Star Cloud Bay is good enough..."

    Xu Wenqian said, hugging Xixi and speaking with a beaming smile.

    "What''s Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Why doesn''t auntie Wenqian want to live in the big vi anymore??"

    In Xixi''s mind, naturally, a big vi was better.

    "Wenqian, I really did save a room for you," Yang Hao teased with a chuckling smile.

    "Ah?"

    "Really??"

    Xu Wenqian was thrilled; she had just been joking, but to her surprise, Yang Hao had actually yed along.

    "Yeah!"

    "You''ll see when we get there!"

    Yang Hao smiled mysteriously, for therge t in Star Cloud Bay indeed had a room for a nanny.

    Xu Wenqian had a knack for taking care of children, and Xixi liked her a lot, so she might indeed be developed into a little nanny for the house in the future...

    Half an hourter.

    Yang Hao arrived at Star Cloud Bay with the three of them.

    "So this is how rich people''s houses look like, huh? Even the elevator lobby is so spacious!"

    While waiting for the elevator, Xu Wenqian marveled.

    Xixi was running around a money tree, clearly loving the glitzy environment.

    The elevator stopped on the 28th floor.

    And when the elevator doors opened, both Xu Wenqian and Xixi let out a "Wow."

    Since the hallway from the elevator to the front door was private, Meng Chacha had Ai Yongyi do the design, choosing a childlike style to please Xixi, the little princess, with bright colors.

    The moment the elevator doors opened, it was as if they stepped into another world. From a kid''s perspective, it was bound to be lovable, and even from an adult''s perspective, it wouldn''t seem childish, especially for those with children who would feel a warm family atmosphere.

    Yang Hao had not visited during the decorating process, so this was his first time seeing thepleted effect.

    He silently gave Meng Chacha a thumbs up.

    Thought to himself: Chacha deserves a reward!!

    Although the hallway was beautifully designed, its actual function was to serve as a "shoe bar."

    "We haven''t even entered the house and it''s already this luxurious!"

    "Rich people''s lives are definitely beyond ourmoners'' imagination!"

    Xu Wenqian remarked again.

    Xixi ran ahead of Yang Hao, asking excitedly, "Is all this ours?"

    "Yes, it''s all ours!"

    Yang Hao picked up the little girl, then used facial recognition to open the front door before putting Xixi down: "Go on, this is our new home!"

    "Wow~~"

    "It''s so big~~"

    Xixi ran into the living room, looking all around, her eyes clearly not big enough to take it all in.

    "Ah!!"

    "This is the legendary Star Cloud Bay!!"

    Xu Wenqian cried out in amazement, following Xixi''s lead into the living room, and the pair began to explore the home chaotically.

    Li Manni, seeing such arge house for the first time as well, had a much calmer disposition than Xu Wenqian and did not flutter about as wildly.

    She walked beside Yang Hao, curiously asking, "Brother-inw, how big is this ce?"

    "688 square meters."

    "Huh?"

    "That''s huge!!"

    Li Manni was inwardly astounded.

    "I''ve saved a room for you, so you can stay anytime."

    "In a bit, I''ll take you to register your face with the property management..."

    Yang Hao said as he led Li Manni to the bedroom he had reserved for her.

    (Here''s the floor n again for better understanding)

    Opposite the master bedroom, there were two north-facing bedrooms. Yang Hao converted the smaller one into a study, and therger one was reserved for Li Manni.

    "This bedroom is so big!"

    The bedroom reserved for Li Manni was nearly thirty square meters, and with the bathroom and walk-in closet, it was over forty square meters, which naturally was muchrger than the ten-plus square meter bedroom where Li Manni was currently living.

    ```

    However, Li Manni had not yet seen Yang Hao''s master bedroom or Xixi''s secondary bedroom. Otherwise, after making theparison, she probably wouldn''t have made such a remark.

    "Auntie, my bedroom is so big and so beautiful..."

    "I''ll take you to see it!"

    At this moment, Xixi ran over, took Li Manni''s hand, and cheerfully eximed.

    Clearly, the little girl wanted to share her joy with her aunt.

    "Mhm, auntie will take a look."

    Li Manni apparently did not want to disappoint her, and together they went to her princess room.

    "Yang, didn''t you say you saved a room for me?"

    "Which one is it?"

    At this time, Xu Wenqian found Yang Hao and asked expectantly.

    "Well, it''s the one you get to by going through the kitchen..."

    Yang Hao replied with a chuckle.

    "Huh?"

    "The maid''s room!!"

    Xu Wenqian rolled her eyes in frustration.

    "I prefer to call it the guest room."

    Yang Hao replied with a smile.

    Calling it the maid''s room, that''s the low EQ way to say it.

    ...

    Fuhai Lanwan Residential Area.

    Liu Zifeng picked up Wei Facai.

    Both men brought their families along, and at this moment, Feng Lina sat in the front passenger seat.

    Wei Facai and his wife Yao Jiahui, however, sat in the back.

    The two families had gotten to know each other through Yang Hao, and it had been over a decade, so they were quite familiar with each other.

    "Feng, I see that Hao sent us the location for Star Cloud Bay!"

    "Isn''t that the guy who won fifty thousand first-prize lottery tickets?"

    After getting in the car, Wei Facai asked with a teasing tone.

    "Hao inherited a fortune, you''ve seen the Xihong City richest man, right?"

    "Like Wang Duoyu!"

    Liu Zifeng had spected this at theirst dinner, and Yang Hao, seeing his brother had made up a reasonable story for him, just went along with it.

    "Huh?"

    "That''s too fantastical!"

    "You might as well say Hao has a system, or he was reborn!"

    Wei Facai teased, chuckling. He had always enjoyed literature, even joining the poetry society at his university.

    He''d read his fair share of both Chinese and foreign ssics, but that stuff was too draining. After a long day''s work, why stress over ssics when one could rx? Eventually, he dived headfirst into the world of web novels, so he was quite familiar with systems, rebirth, and all that.

    "Ohe on!"

    "You believe in web novels too!"

    Liu Zifengughed and shook his head.

    The group chatted andughed, and soon they reached the famous Star Cloud Bay in Jiangcheng.

    "I can''t even imagine, Hao has be one of the owners of Star Cloud Bay!"

    Looking at the majestic entrance of the residential area, Wei Facai couldn''t help but express his amazement.

    "What''s so surprising about that? Hao used to run five hot pot restaurants, remember?"

    "It just shows, Hao has the destiny for great wealth and prosperity!" Liu Zifeng said with augh.

    Wei Facai nodded, then sentimentally added, "I don''t have that destiny in this lifetime, just working for others!"

    "Wei, that''s where you''re wrong!"

    Liu Zifeng retorted, waving his hand and then asked, "Who are we?"

    "Who are we??"

    Wei Facai looked at Liu Zifeng with a confused face and then said, "I am Wei Facai, and you are Liu Zifeng, right?"

    "No, no, no, that was before Hao made his fortune!"

    "Now that Hao is wealthy, we''re his right-hand men!" Liu Zifeng said with a smug look on his face.

    "More like Wolong and young phoenix!"

    Yao Jiahui couldn''t help but interject from the side. She was quite familiar with Liu Zifeng and didn''t need to hold back.

    "Right, right, right, my wise sister''s words exactly!"

    Feng Lina quickly agreed.

    As they talked, they had already arrived at the entrance, and since Yang Hao had notified the property management, Liu Zifeng just mentioned his name and they were let in directly.

    Not only that, but a security guard even escorted the four to the building where Yang Hao lived.

    Taking the elevator up to the 28th floor, Yang Hao was already waiting at the door.

    "Hao, congrattions on your new home!"

    Exiting the elevator, Liu Zifeng immediately said with augh.

    Neither he nor Wei Facai came empty-handed; Liu Zifeng brought a painting, while Wei Facai carried arge decorative vase, and they both prepared a generous red envelope, showing their sincerity.

    "Damn!"

    "So this is what 688 square meters look like!!"

    After entering the house, Liu Zifeng couldn''t help but swear.

    "I''m afraid I''ll get lost!"

    Wei Facai also couldn''t help but share his feelings.

    Meanwhile, Feng Lina and Yao Jiahui were both shocked and curious as they looked around the house.

    Feng Lina had already heard about Yang Hao''s 688-square-meter mansion from her cousin Guan Mengmeng, but hearing and seeing for oneself were twopletely different things.

    Being in this mansion herself, she was still shocked, and at the same time, she was a bit anxious for her cousin on the inside.

    With such conditions, you need to try harder to catch this guy!

    Li Manni knew Liu Zifeng and Wei Facai and had met them several times before, so their meeting this time was not at all awkward.

    "Let''s sit down in the dining room!"

    "We can eat and talk..."

    Yang Hao had hired a professional private chef, and by now the table was filled with colorful and appetizing dishes.

    "Alright, we''re not going home unless we''re drunk today!"

    "Come on, Wei, don''t chicken out~!"

    Liu Zifeng, the biggest drinker of the three, naturally wanted to drink freely on such an asion.

    Everyone took their seats and then raised their sses together.

    "Wei, the great poet."

    "Isn''t this when you should recite a poem for us?" Liu Zifeng teased with augh.

    Wei Facai shrugged, "I do have a line of poetry I''d like to dedicate to the current Hao..."

    "Go on!"

    Yang Hao nodded to Wei Facai.

    The seasoned web novel reader and former poet took a deep breath and then said, "Riding the wind and breaking the waves, there will be times; hanging the clouds and setting sail to cross the sea!"

    ```

 Chapter 131: 124, Li Manshu: My Ex-Husband is a Billionaire! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    ```

    In the previous phase, Yang Hao could be described as "having traversed a thousand mountains with ease," and now, the phrase "sailing through the vast ocean with straightened sails" seems fitting for the current stage as well.

    The housewarming party was very lively. At the beginning, everyone was seated around the dining table, but when the meal was mostly over, only Yang Hao, Liu Zifeng, and Wei Facai remained, drinking together.

    A few women were taking photos, others were chatting idly.

    Li Manni was in a good mood today as she was genuinely happy for her brother-inw.

    The hard times were over, from now on it''s all good days!!

    Li Manni meticulously chose nine photos for her album and then, uncharacteristically, posted a 3x3 photo grid on her socialwork, apanied by the caption, "May you achieve all you desire, encounter all you seek, obtain all you ask for, and hope for everything you anticipate."

    She even added a smiley face at the end of the text to express her current mood.

    And this socialwork post was not hidden from her sister, Li Manshu.

    happiness coffee.

    Li Manshu was chatting with her close friend Tao Ying.

    They had spent over three hours shopping at Starlight City upfront, and now they were taking a break to rest their feet before going out for dinner.

    "Manshu, I really don''t think you should beg for a reconciliation. As the saying goes, ''A good horse doesn''t return to the old pasture!''"

    "Even if Yang Hao is rich now, so what! There are plenty of rich men in the world, and with your looks, you can definitely find someone better..."

    Li Manshu had just shared her thoughts about wanting to reconcile with her close friend, and clearly, Tao Ying did not agree with her.

    "He gave Manni a Porsche!"

    "I checked, that car is almost a million! So, he must be very rich now!" said Li Manshu.

    "It''s just a million!"

    "These days, there are plenty of millionaires, and being a billionaire is a whole different level. There''s no need to grovel before him!"

    Tao Ying said disdainfully, obviously another woman whose perception of money had been skewed by Kuaiyin.

    A million is not considered money; millionaires are a dime a dozen!

    With such delusions, ending up single for life is not far off.

    Because they would also encounter a series of brainwashing scripts.

    Such as "Domineering CEO Loves Me, the Older Woman" "Domineering CEO Loves Me, the Divorcee" "Domineering CEO Loves Me, the Middle-aged Woman" "Domineering CEO Loves Me, the Menopausal Woman"...

    One can only say that toxic self-help advice is deadly!

    But then again, those who are willing to believe in such nonsense probably deserve to be scammed!

    Li Manshu is not the kind of person who is infatuated with such self-help advice; she is a very pragmatic gold digger!!

    "Don''t you also know a mistress who lives at Star Cloud Bay?"

    "I think you''re not any worse than her. If she can find such a foolishly generous wealthy man, you can too..."

    Tao Ying continued to encourage her close friend.

    In truth, many women''s unhappiness stems from listening to ''toxic close friends.''

    And Tao Ying was a typical toxic close friend.

    She was 30 years old, and her criteria for choosing a spouse included having a fully paid matrimonial home of over 120 square meters in Jiangcheng, driving a BBA car, an annual sry of over 400,000, a height of at least 175 cm, above-average looks, and parents without any burdens.

    At first nce, these criteria might not seem too preposterous, but the problem is that marriage is a mutual choice, while you pick someone, they are also choosing you!

    Men who meet Tao Ying''s criteria for a spouse also meet the criteria of twenty-year-old girls.

    So, from a man''s perspective, why not choose a young woman in her twenties?

    Li Manshu sipped her coffee gently; with her thoughts jumbled by Tao Ying''s words, she casually looked around the caf¨¦ and then her gaze settled on the owner standing at the bar.

    The owner appeared to be about her age and was quite attractive, but that was not the point.

    The point was, when she had gone to the restroom earlier, she overheard an employee gossiping on the phone with a friend, mentioning that this coffee shop was a gift from a man to their boss!

    Wouldn''t it be wonderful if a man gave me a coffee shop like this!

    Li Manshu thought to herself, and just then she received a message on WeiXun. She picked up her phone to nce at the message and also took the opportunity to browse through her socialwork...

    And then she saw Li Manni''s socialwork post from five minutes ago.

    This...

    Li Manshu felt that the background of the photos Li Manni posted seemed familiar.

    She quickly opened the images to take a closer look, and the more she looked, the more shocked she became!!

    Impossible!

    Absolutely impossible!!

    How could Manni be in this house???

    But...

    Xixi is there too!

    Xixi''s princess room!!

    The sofa that Sister Yuyu picked out!!

    And that curtain...

    This...

    This is the house that Sister Yuyu and I designed together!!

    Li Manshu erged the central photo of the 3x3 grid, with her ex-husband Yang Hao holding their daughter Xixi and standing in the central position with her sister, nked by Liu Zifeng and Wei Facai, whom she also knew.

    From this photo, it was evident that everyone was attending her ex-husband Yang Hao''s housewarming party!

    Which means, this house belongs to her ex-husband Yang Hao!!

    The 688-square-meter mansion in Star Cloud Bay belongs to her ex-husband Yang Hao!!

    Arriving at this conclusion, Li Manshu was struck as if by lightning, herplexion turning deathly pale...

    Just now, even her close friend Tao Ying, who had indulged in too much chicken soup, said billionaires are hard toe by!

    And someone who can afford a 688-square-meter mansion at Star Cloud Bay and has a furniture budget of twenty million is certainly worth hundreds of millions!!

    Which means, her ex-husband now has assets of at least a hundred million!!

    "Manshu, what''s wrong?"

    "Why do you look so ill??"

    Noticing her close friend''s abnormality, Tao Ying asked with a puzzled look.

    "Yang Hao, he....."

    "He''s really made it big!!"

    Li Manshu said through clenched teeth.

    "So what?" said Tao Ying, somewhat exasperated, feeling that her close friend was acting crazy.

    "This is Manni''s socialwork post she just shared, take a look for yourself..."

    Li Manshu handed her phone to Tao Ying.

    After taking the phone, Tao Ying curiously flipped through the photos Li Manni had posted and said, "This house indeed looks pretty nice."

    ```

    "Is this where Yang Hao is living now??"

    "Yeah!"

    Li Manshu nodded and asked, "Do you know whichmunity this house is in?"

    "How would I know that!"

    "There''s no location information either..." Tao Ying shook her head.

    "It''s Star Cloud Bay!"

    "And it''s a ce I designed by hand!"

    "That 688 square meter luxury mansion!!"

    Li Manshu bit her teeth, her tone dripping with thick despair.

    "Ah?"

    "Star Cloud Bay!!"

    Tao Ying, who sold high-end furniture, naturally knew Star Cloud Bay; in Jiangcheng, thismunity was a symbol of status and identity.

    "Wasn''t that house you designed for that mistress?"

    "How has it be Yang Hao''s now, could there be a mistake?" Tao Ying spected while handing the phone back to Li Manshu.

    Li Manshu shook her head: "There can be no mistake, with Li Manni''s character, she wouldn''t post such a moment if the house wasn''t Yang Hao''s."

    "So, the only exnation is that Meng Yuyu''s secret backer is actually Yang Hao!"

    "Right, the nickname of that Kuaiyin ount is [Mr. Yang Losing Weight], also surnamed Yang..."

    Piecing together the information known, the fact that Yang Hao was the owner of the 688 square meter mansion in Star Cloud Bay was virtually confirmed.

    Li Manshu slumped onto the booth sofa.

    The only thought in her mind now was: My ex-husband is a multi-millionaire!!

    My ex-husband is a multi-millionaire...

    If I hadn''t divorced, I would be living even more luxuriously than Meng Yuyu.

    Ultimately, she was just a woman raised by her ex-husband!

    Otherwise, she wouldn''t be absent from such a housewarming party.

    Yet, even this woman nourished by her ex-husband, Yang Hao, was now driving a Mercedes worth over half a million and had amercial property worth 6.6 million bought for her by Yang Hao!!

    Li Manshu felt her heart bleeding.

    If I hadn''t divorced, whatmercial property, Star Cloud Bay mansion!

    They would all have been mine!

    All of them would have been mine!!

    "You are Li Manshu, right?"

    As Li Manshu was desperately fantasizing in despair, the coffee shop''s owner approached with a tray in hand.

    "You know me??"

    Li Manshu was naturally surprised when this previously unacquainted owner called out her name.

    "I would just say I know of you."

    Wang Xuerumented indifferently and then ced two of the three cups of coffee on the tray onto the table: "My treat."

    Having said that, she picked up the cup of cappino left for herself, pulled up a chair, and sat down beside them.

    "Who are you?"

    "How do you know me??"

    Li Manshu felt something off about the woman''s gaze.

    Because in that look, she saw mockery and contempt.

    "Because you are Yang''s ex-wife."

    "So, I know you..."

    Wang Xueru did not mention Shen Mingshan because her actual reason for approaching was to rile up this malicious ex-wife a bit, as a way to stand up for Yang.

    "Yang?"

    "Yang Hao??"

    Li Manshu''s eyes suddenly widened, her face filled with disbelief as she looked at the female owner in front of her, unintentionally recalling what the female waitress had gossiped about earlier.

    This coffee shop was a present from the owner''s boyfriend!

    Could it be that the boyfriend mentioned by the waitress is also my ex-husband, Yang Hao??

    This...

    That can''t be possible!!

    Li Manshu suddenly felt the world to be absurd, finding that the people and things she envied were all damn provided by her ex-husband.

    "If it weren''t for your leaving, Yang might not have achieved what he has now!"

    "Even, you wouldn''t have been able to sit here and drink coffee."

    "Because this coffee shop was given to me by Yang..."

    Wang Xueru was straightforward with her approach, championing a "sincere" stance, speaking her mind without beating around the bush.

    "You, when did you two get together??"

    Li Manshu clenched her fists and questioned loudly.

    "Of course, it was after you divorced."

    "I''m not like some people who can''t wait to find someone new even before the divorce is finalized..."

    Wang Xueru shrugged her shoulders; the attractive young woman was clearly adept at insinuation.

    "You..."

    Li Manshu was almost enraged to the point ofshing back with insults, but she had no strength to refute, as the other woman was simply stating the truth.

    "I''m not saying this for any other reason."

    "Just to advise you, don''t go disturbing Yang''s life!"

    "A good ex should be like they''re dead, not disrupting each other''s lives!"

    With that, Wang Xueru stood up from her seat and pointed to the coffee she ced on the table: "Any time you want coffee,e to the shop, it''s on the house!"

    "After all, if it weren''t for you, this coffee shop wouldn''t exist..."

    Having said that, Wang Xueru turned and walked away.

    In fact, from Shen Mingshan''s perspective, it wouldn''t be too much for Wang Xueru toe up and p Li Manshu.

    However, Wang Xueru had already moved past that, simply wishing to stand up for Yang by provoking his cast-off ex-wife.

    What Wang Xueru didn''t know was that Li Manshu had just experienced an earth-shattering blow.

    The jab she dealt had nearly taken her life!

 Chapter 144: 137, little brother has his own ideas! (Vote for monthly tickets)

    "Look at that, are those even human words to use!"

    "If you''re still not satisfied, we''ll change it again! Just bring one home first!"

    Yang Guominined over the phone; the old man was 61 this year, and his greatest regret in life was not having a grandson.

    For their generation, not having a grandson was pretty much the same as having no descendents at all.

    He truly would die with his eyes open.

    He had some hope when his son and daughter-inw were still married.

    But after his son and daughter-inw got divorced, that hope was gone.

    Because of this, Old Mr. Yang fell severely ill.

    He was also so angry for a long time that he didn''t even bother with his son.

    Actually, sometimes older people really are like children, give them a piece of candy and they''ll be happy for a long time, but if you make them angry, they''ll ignore you. That''s why there''s the saying "old child."

    And the term "old child" really suited Old Mr. Yang.

    He was still arguing with his son!

    Even though he knew that the divorce was quite ruthless on the part of the daughter-inw, in Old Mr. Yang''s view, the question of whether it was excessive or not was another matter. You could at least leave us, the Yang family, with a descendent before leaving...

    As for his granddaughter Xixi, Old Mr. Yang always regarded her as an outsider.

    She would get married off once she grew up anyway!

    It can''t be helped, many of the old generation think this way.

    Yang Hao had even seen inws wailing in distress because their daughter-inw had given birth to a girl...

    "Hao, can you really bring a daughter-inw home for me?"

    He Yufen''s voice came through the phone again.

    "Never mind one, two or three are all fine..."

    Yang Hao joked cheerfully, as he now treated his parents like children. asionally calling them was just to cheer them up, so his way of talking was free and easy.

    "Look at that!"

    "Not a single honest word!"

    "And you still expect him to bring a daughter-inw back?"

    "It''ll be good enough if hees back himself!!"

    Yang Guomin''s voice came from the phone again.

    Yang Hao was about to joke around with his parents a bit more when someone knocked on his office door.

    "Dear oldrades, I''ve got some work to do, let''s talk about thister, I''lle back on Saturday..."

    Yang Hao called out and then hung up the phone.

    The one knocking was Cai Meichen. Although this executive director carried the title of a sried worker, she was doing the CEO''s job, busy to the point of being airborne since joining.

    "Mr. Yang, these documents are all for your signature."

    "These need your approval..."

    Cai Meichen brought the documents in, divided them into two piles, and ced them in front of Yang Hao.

    "Director Cai, you''ve worked hard."

    Yang Hao politely thanked her, then silently used a Study Card and said, "Director Cai, here''s the thing, I''d like to hear your detailed analysis of the contents of these documents."

    "Let''s discuss them together..."

    Although being a cker CEO was quitefortable, now that the System had arranged a Study Card for him, Yang Hao still wanted to absorb some useful knowledge and didn''t want to remain a puppet CEO forever.

    There''s a difference between not wanting to do something despite having the ability and not being able to do it because youck the ability!

    Yang Hao set a goal for himselfˇŞto be a hands-off manager who understood everything, even if he became one in the future.

    He couldn''t just be silent and go along with whatever his subordinates said.

    Otherwise, he''d end up as a CEO only in name!

    Cai Meichen wasn''t yet clear on the new CEO''s intentions, but since the leader had given an order, she would just follow it.

    So, for the next two hours, Cai Meichen ended up giving Yang Hao, the rookie CEO, a lively ss in enterprise management without even realizing it...

    Cai Meichen was one of those practical executives without any connections. If it came down to real skills, she wasn''t any lesspetent than the CEO she previously served, but in the workce, skill is important if it''s deemed important, and totally useless if not.

    Unless you''re truly an exceptional genius, a Combat Emperor who can suppress everything else.

    Otherwise, background, choices, and opportunities will alwayse before ability.

    It''s been said in middle school text books.

    "A good horse does note so often, but Bole who recognizes its worth does note often."

    Our country has a poption of 1.4 billion; we don''tck for talent.

    What''scking is the pair of eyes to discover the talent!

    Moreover, in many industries, there''s effectively no careerdder for talent.

    Take for example, the endless cycle of officials operating the sewing machines in the male ser teams!

    Ordinary people simply can''t afford to kickstart their careers in city teams, provincial teams, youth national teams...

    Every breakthrough in their careers requires lots of spending. In such a system, progression isn''t based on ser skills, but rather on the rtionships and financial power behind you!

    After Cai''s exclusive ss on enterprise management, Yang Hao, the cker CEO, went straight to pick up Xixi from school.

    "Daddy, Mrs. Qiqi wasn''t at kindergarten today..."

    After picking up Xixi, the little girl immediately pouted and told Yang Hao.

    "Missing Mrs. Qiqi?"

    Yang Hao asked, holding his precious daughter.

    "Mhm."

    Xixi nodded vigorously.

    "You''ll see her in a bit!"

    Yang Hao smiled and put the little girl in the car.

    "Really?"

    Xixi was skeptical, herrge eyes fluttering, her little face filled with expectation.

    Yang Hao didn''t exin further; he just drove home.

    "Wow, this car is so pretty~"

    The Panamera was already parked in the spot, and after getting out of the car, Xixi''s attention was captured by the brightly colored vehicle.

    "You like this car?"

    Yang Hao curiously watched the little girl, remembering that when Xixi saw the U8, she only mentioned, "It''s so big."

    "Mhm mhm..."

    Xixi nodded her head like a pecking chicken.

    "Then tomorrow, Daddy will drive this car to take you to school."

    Yang Hao affectionately patted the little girl''s head.

    "Eh?"

    "This is our car?"

    Xixi gasped in shock, her little mouth slightly widened.

    "That''s right, our car!"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "Yay~"

    "Our family has such a pretty carˇ­" Xixi cheered.

    "Was daddy''s previous car not pretty?"

    Yang Hao asked, pointing to the Looking Up U8.

    "Um, daddy''s car is very bigˇ­"

    Xixi said earnestly.

    Yang Hao was somewhat speechless. This little girl referred to the Panamera as "our car" and to the Looking Up U8 as "daddy''s car"! The preferences of children couldn''t be more obvious.

    "Time to go upstairs!"

    Yang Hao no longer wanted to discuss the matter of the car with the little girl.

    Yeah, what does a little brat know!!

    The father and daughter went back upstairs.

    The new nanny, Jiang Yuqi, had officially started her job.

    At the moment, she was seriously mopping the floor.

    "Mrs. Qiqi..."

    "What are you doing at my house!" Xixi eximed with surprise and joy upon seeing Jiang Yuqi, and quickly ran towards her.

    "From now on, Mrs. Qiqi will be at Xixi''s home."

    Jiang Yuqi put down the mop and picked up the little girl.

    "Ah?"

    "Mrs. Qiqi, have you agreed to be my mom??" Xixi asked excitedly.

    "Uh..."

    This question somewhat stumped Jiang Yuqi.

    "Not a mom."

    "I am..."

    Telling Xixi the word "nanny" was a bit hard for Jiang Yuqi, as she hesitated.

    Then they heard Yang Hao say, "From now on, Mrs. Qiqi will be Xixi''s tutor."

    "So, you must be obedientˇ­"

    Yang Hao came over and gently patted Xixi on the back.

    "Ohˇ­"

    Upon hearing she was not a mom but a tutor, Xixi felt a bit disappointed, but still, eagerly she asked, "Mrs. Qiqi, will you stay at our house all the time?"

    "Yes, all the time."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded affirmatively. Unless Yang Hao, her boss, decided to dismiss her, there was really no reason for Jiang Yuqi to resign.

    "Yay~"

    "That''s so great!!"

    Upon hearing that Mrs. Qiqi would always be there, Xixi cheered again.

    Jiang Yuqi had prepared dinner.

    The spacious dining room with only three people seemed very empty.

    However,pared to when it was just Yang Hao and Xixi, it now had a bit more of a homely atmosphere, quite like a family of three.

    "Qiqi, you stay here with Xixi."

    "I have to go out for a bit..."

    After dinner, Yang Hao gave instructions and left the house.

    He needed toplete the weekly tasks for NPCs number 1 and number 2.

    Although the rewards were not very rich, they were better than nothing.

    Moreover, he was quite interested in the "Shadowless Finger," which was rumored to be a nifty magic technique. After learning it, perhaps he could perform the "Three Immortals Return to the Cave" trick or something equally impressive.

    Yang Hao first went to Bolli Fitness Center. Right now, Meng Yuyu''s dance training center was still under renovation, so when she had free time, she would be at the fitness center.

    Her mindset now was entirely different from her time as a coach, because Yang Hao had said the fitness center''s profits were all hers.

    So Meng Yuyu was quite focused on it, not merely for the increased ie but also to prove her business management skills to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao had driven the Panamera. He parked the car outside the fitness center but didn''t go in. Instead, he made a call to Meng Yuyu.

    Upon learning that Yang Hao was outside the fitness center, Meng Yuyu rushed out in less than two minutes.

    She looked around but did not see Yang Hao''s Looking Up U8.

    "Over here!"

    Yang Hao rolled down the car window and then honked the Panamera''s horn.

    "Uh?"

    "Honey, you changed cars!"

    Meng Chacha curiously examined the Panamera in front of her, feeling that her man driving a car of this color seemed quite mboyant.

    "Just taking it for a spin."

    Yang Hao didn''t borate much.

    "It looks pretty good..."

    Meng Chacha got into the passenger seat and immediately wrapped her arms around Yang Hao''s neck, "Honey, I''ve missed you. Let''s drive to Jiangbin Park, shall we..."

    In Jiangbin Park, there is an area that is very dark and allows parking.

    It is considered a sanctuary for activities within the car!

    And because there is such a car parked after a short distance, the atmosphere is quite charged!

    "Forget it, I still have things to deal withter."

    "I just stopped by on the way..."

    Yang Hao said, pointing to the two shopping bags on the backseat: "I picked up a couple of bags while I was at Henglong, they''re for you."

    "Uh?"

    "Herm¨¨s!!"

    Seeing Yang Hao refuse to go to Jiangbin Park, Meng Yuyu was somewhat disappointed.

    But after seeing the two Herm¨¨s shopping bags, her mood quickly picked up.

    "Thank you, honey~!"

    Meng Chacha cooed her thanks but didn''t hurry to open her gifts. Instead, she threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms, busily using both hands and mouth...

 Chapter 145: 138, Ex-Husband Bro: Tired to Death You Idiot (Vote for Monthly Tickets)

    Thete emperor passed on before his business could flourish, having squandered the budget...

    Yang Hao originally wanted toplete both tasks at once, but when he reached Meng Chacha''s ce, he lost the book!

    The task for Wang Xueru was "I Love Protein".

    However, if the amount of protein wasn''t enough and the task was deemed a failure, all the effort would have been for nothing...

    Well, there''s always tomorrow.

    At least it wasn''t aplete waste of time.

    The reward for Meng Chacha''s task was a Study Card and some Attribute Points.

    Yang Hao casually added the Attribute Points to his health value.

    With that, his health value reached 81 points, edging a bit closer to 100 points.

    Back at home.

    Jiang Yuqi was teaching Xixi to dance in the living room...

    The little girl was very focused on learning, and when she saw her dade home, she even showed off what she had learned.

    Yang Hao nodded his head in satisfaction.

    He felt that hiring Jiang Yuqi as a nanny was extremely worthwhile.

    Though called a nanny, she was actually doing the work of both a nanny and a tutor.

    And a versatile tutor at that, who could teach singing, dancing, and academics.

    Graduates in preschool education like Jiang Yuqi have a bit of knowledge in singing, dancing, and ying instruments ¨C not enough to be considered proficient, but certainly enough to teach children.

    With Jiang Yuqi at home, Yang Hao truly had peace of mind and could just enjoy the joy of family life.

    Yes, this was the correct way to raise children...

    Yang Hao could now somewhat understand why wealthy people liked having kids.

    Besides having a vast family fortune that needed heirs, children could genuinely bring happiness to them.

    Unlike in ordinary families where a single child could drain half your life.

    Who would even have the energy to think about a second one!

    By a little after nine o''clock, Xixi had fallen asleep.

    Yang Hao took Jiang Yuqi out to the balcony, where they enjoyed the night view of both sides of the Yangtze River while chatting leisurely.

    "I''m transferring Xixi to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten tomorrow," said Yang Hao.

    "It''s the one at the entrance of our estate. Would you like to take a position there?"

    Yang Hao sought Jiang Yuqi''s opinion.

    "Take a position? Can I do it?"

    Jiang Yuqi was somewhat stunned. As a preschool teacher, she was naturally aware of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    This kindergarten is considered top-tier locally in Jiangcheng, with a tuition fee of 28,888 yuan per month, which ordinary families simply couldn''t afford.

    Correspondingly, the kindergarten had high requirements for its teachers: at least a bachelor''s degree was necessary, but Jiang Yuqi only had an associate degree, not meeting the hiring threshold.

    "My idea is that you could be a dance or music teacher, teaching one or two sses per day. That way, I could transfer your employment to the kindergarten, and it wouldn''t affect you taking care of Xixiˇ­"

    Yang Hao shared his thoughts.

    "If that''s possible, of course, it would be great," she replied.

    "But the standards at Shangpin are quite highˇ­"

    Jiang Yuqi shook her head slightly.

    "That''s not a problem," said Yang Hao.

    "As long as you''re okay with this n, then it''s settled."

    "No problem!"

    Jiang Yuqi quickly nodded. Being able to enter Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten was an honor for a preschool teacher.

    The next day.

    Yang Hao, along with Xixi and Jiang Yuqi, arrived at Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    It was the morning, and the children were just being dropped off.

    All sorts of luxury cars were parked along the road, like a small-scale car show.

    However, the children with the most impressive backgrounds were walking in.

    Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten was initially created to serve the owners of Star Cloud Bay. Only after realizing the limited number of children within Star Cloud Bay did they open admissions to the public.

    But gaining admission to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten wasn''t as simple as paying the monthly tuition fee of 28,888 yuan. The kindergarten required interviews with both the parents and the child, with admission granted only upon passing the interview.

    "Sir, are you looking for someone?"

    The security guard stopped Yang Hao politely.

    Having worked here for three years, he recognized every kindergarten student and their parents.

    Strangers would not be allowed to pass.

    "I''m looking for Director Kong."

    Yang Hao paused, actually quite satisfied with this diligent security guard.

    He had deliberately walked in without saying a word, also testing the security measures.

    "Do you have an appointment?" the guard asked politely.

    Yang Hao shook his head, "Never mind, I''ll call her."

    With that, Yang Hao took out his phone, dialed Director Kong''s number, and revealed his identity.

    In less than five minutes, a middle-aged woman in her early forties, with a refined and schrly demeanor, hurried to the gate.

    "Mr. Yang, I am Kong Shuqin, the current director of Shangpin."

    Director Kong briefly introduced herself.

    "Nice to meet you, Director Kong."

    Yang Hao shook hands with the director. Beforeing, he had already acquainted himself with all the information about Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    He was not unfamiliar with Director Kong, who was considered an expert in preschool education. She even had a Kuaiyin ount where she discussed early childhood education, amassing over five hundred thousand followers.

    Listening to the two converse, both the security guard who had stopped Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi were taken aback.

    They both caught a critical piece of information: Mr. Yang!

    The security guard knew that the kindergarten had changed owners, and now Director Kong was addressing the man before him as the owner.

    Therefore, he was likely the new owner of the kindergarten!

    The guard mentally reviewed his behavior from a moment ago and found no issues.

    Only then did he feel somewhat relieved.

    Jiang Yuqi''s pupils dted slightly, her face showing a shock of surprise.

    She hadn''t expected that Yang Hao, apart from being the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, was also the owner of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten!

    But if he was the owner of this kindergarten,

    why has Xixi always been at Belle Kindergarten?

    Or could it be that he bought this kindergarten for the convenience of Xixi''s schooling??

    This conjecture shocked Jiang Yuqi even more.

    To make his child''s schooling morefortable, he went as far as to purchase an entire kindergarten!

    She felt that the word "extravagant" was almost an understatement.

    And during the subsequent conversation between Yang Hao and Director Kong, Jiang Yuqi''s spection was confirmed.

    The kindergarten really was recently purchased by our own boss!

    No wonderst night he said I could transfer my personnel rtions here...

    So he really is the boss!!

    There was inevitably another wave of emotion in Jiang Yuqi''s heart.

    With the identity of a kindergarten owner, the issues of Xixi''s enrollment and Jiang Yuqi''s temporary post here were naturally resolved, and Kong Shuqin quickly finalized these matters.

    Yang Hao didn''t linger in the kindergarten too long; after chatting briefly with Director Kong about the state of the nursery, he left.

    happiness coffee.

    It was afternoon by the time Yang Hao arrived at the shop.

    In the morning, he had gone to attend a corporate management ss with Cai Meichen. He found yesterday''s ss very rewarding, so he nned to drain every bit of knowledge from Director Cai.

    "Yang!"

    Wang Xueru, the attractive young woman, lit up when she saw Yang Hao enter the shop and greeted him with a smile.

    "How''s business been these past two days?"

    Yang Hao asked casually.

    "It''s been the same, no improvement."

    Wang Xueru sighed. If it wasn''t for the fact that she owned the property, the coffee shop would be running at a loss every day.

    Without counting the cost of the property, they could turn a profit.

    But that''s not how ounts are calcted.

    The situation now was, the money earned from the coffee shop couldn''tpare to the rental ie from the property.

    So, in reality, it was still running at a loss.

    "Yang, I bought you a few sets of clothes. Let''s go upstairs and try them on,"

    Wang Xueru was the kind of woman without much ambition. While the coffee shop wasn''t making much money, she had her own business and was living a ratherfortable life.

    So, with nothing much to do recently, she shopped at Starlight City in front and sometimes even went to Henglong.

    But the things she bought for herself were nothingpared to what she bought for Yang Hao...

    Thus, when they entered the private room, Yang Hao was stunned.

    "Uh, you bought so much..."

    Various luxury brand shopping bags wereid out on the floor of the private roomˇŞHerm¨¨s, Versace, LV, Dior...

    Yang Hao felt like Wang Xueru had almostpleted a collection of luxury brands.

    "I''m just giving what''s yours with your money,"

    Wang Xueru said with an embarrassed smile. There were still several million left from the ten million pocket money Yang Hao transferred to herst time.

    Under normal spending, she could never use it all up.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly; although most of this attractive young woman''s tasks had to do with fixing exhaust fans, he could feel that she was quite dedicated to him.

    "Yang, try on the pants; let me help you..."

    Wang Xueru began to unbuckle Yang Hao''s belt as she spoke...

    Then she spontaneously knelt down...

    Yang Hao, with his hand on the young woman''s head, couldn''t help butin inwardly: Out of all the clothes, she insists I try on pants. I knew she was up to no good!

    Downstairs.

    Shen Mingshan came to the shop with his new girlfriend, whom he had started dating just a few days ago.

    His girlfriend, a woman in her thirties and a divorcee, had business dealings with hispany, and one thing led to another until they hooked up.

    Shen Mingshan had just taken her for a shopping trip in Starlight City and spent over two thousand.

    They had arranged to meet friends for a meal and were now at the coffee shop waiting for them.

    "Darling, they have private rooms upstairs; let''s go up,"

    After ordering, the woman pulled Shen Mingshan towards the stairs.

    Once in the private room, they sat down on one side of the booth, getting cozy with each other...

    "Darling, there seems to be a noise from next door?"

    After canoodling for a while, the woman suddenly paused and said with a suggestive twinkle in her eye.

    Shen Mingshan listened carefully, thenughed, "Someone''s in a hurry, not even willing to pay for a hotel."

    "Maybe they like it this way," she said with a seductive smile.

    "Mmm, let''s also enjoy it then..."

    Three minutester.

    Shen Mingshan lit a cigarette...

    After taking a couple of puffs, a server knocked on the door of their private room, brought in the coffee and dessert they ordered, and set it on the table.

    "Please take your time~"

    Zhao Lu said politely before stepping out of the room, thinking to herself: Why don''t you switch to another private room? There''s going to be a lot of noise here soon.

    She knew her boss and that Mr. Yang; they always made a big scene each time.

    The reason why it was quiet now was that the movie hadn''t reached its most exciting part...

    As Zhao Lu anticipated, it wasn''t long after she left,

    The situation in the next room grew intense...

    The woman sipped her coffee, but her eyes conveyed a hint of resentful longing as if to say: Look at them!

    And Shen Mingshan was sitting on pins and needles, cursing inwardly: Damn it, hoping it will exhaust you to death! Why can''t everyone stick to three minutes? Why do you have to be different!!

 Chapter 134: 127, Is the nanny a real nanny? (Asking for monthly votes!)

    "Uh..."

    "A nanny???"

    This time, Jiang Yuqi finally understood.

    The goddamn Chief Executive Officer of Human Gic Civilization Inheritance and Research Cultivation!!

    This is just the same as Hao Jian''s "Human Epidermal Cell Research."

    One''s a nanny, the other''s a bathhouse attendant.

    "Yang, I still really love being a preschool teacher..."

    Jiang Yuqi felt she was too young to just be a nanny.

    When friends asked her what job she was doing, how was she supposed to answer them!

    But she had only gotten halfway through her sentence when she saw Yang Hao hold up two fingers: "Food and amodation provided, five insurances and one housing fund, monthly sry of 20,000, 15 months'' pay."

    "This..."

    Jiang Yuqi swallowed back the second half of her sentence; her current sry was 4,000 per month.

    Meaning Yang Hao''s offer was a fivefold increase in her sry.

    "You don''t have to decide right now, just give me an answer in the next couple of days,"

    "Also, I n to switch Xixi''s preschool. Starting next month, she will no longer be at Belle Kindergarten..."

    There were only three days left in this month, and Yang Hao wanted to send Xixi to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten starting the next month.

    Naturally, these three days were also the time he gave himself toplete the task; if Jiang Yuqi didn''t agree to be a nanny, then he would have to think of another way.

    "Ah? Xixi is transferring..."

    This news was a bit sudden, Jiang Yuqi was surprised but thought it made sense; a CEO''s daughter like Xixi couldn''t possibly stay at a small kindergarten like Belle forever.

    "Mhm."

    Yang Hao nodded, "Let it be for now. Once you''ve made up your mind or if you have any questions, just send me a Weixin message!"

    "Okay!"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, she indeed needed to think this over carefully as it concerned her future development.

    After watching Mr. Yang get into his car, Jiang Yuqi also returned to the entrance of the kindergarten; nearly all the children had arrived, and there weren''t many parents left at the door.

    "Qiqi, what did Mr. Yang want with you?"

    Liang XiaoLu came over and asked curiously.

    "He wants me to go work for him."

    "That''s great!"

    Envy showed in Liang XiaoLu''s eyes, "Working for Mr. Yang definitely has more prospects than being a preschool teacher!"

    "Right, what did he ask you to do?"

    "A nanny..."

    Jiang Yuqi said, feeling frustrated.

    "Ah??"

    Liang XiaoLu was dumbfounded, "He asked you to be a nanny?"

    "Can you believe it??"

    Jiang Yuqi pursed her lips; she also found it quite absurd.

    "Did he mention a sry?"

    After a moment of silence, Liang XiaoLu asked again.

    "Monthly sry of 20,000, 15 months'' pay," Jiang Yuqi replied.

    "What?"

    "How much!!"

    Liang XiaoLu was stunned again.

    "Food and amodation provided, with five insurances and one housing fund, monthly sry of 20,000, 15 months'' pay..." Jiang Yuqi repeated.

    "Damn!!"

    "That works..."

    Liang XiaoLu couldn''t help but curse, "Qiqi, you should ask Mr. Yang if I''m suitable??"

    "You just said it was absurd!"

    Jiang Yuqi gave her best friend a look.

    "I didn''t!"

    "You did!"

    "I did not!!"

    Liang XiaoLu tly denied it.

    Jiang Yuqi smirked, "Fine then, skill: Time Reversal!!"

    "You asked..."

    Liang XiaoLu yed along, "What did he want you to do?"

    Jiang Yuqi, "Be a nanny..."

    Liang XiaoLu, "Damn!! This is the job I''ve been dreaming of!"

    "My life''s biggest dream is to be a nanny, please rmend me to Yang!"

    Jiang Yuqi, "6!"

    Liang XiaoLu insisted, hands on her hips, "Qiqi, I''m serious, you really could go!"

    "Being a preschool teacher is just living off your youth,ter you either change careers or when you get older, you end up like Mrs. Wang taking care of the kids, which is no different from being a nanny!"

    "So, being a nanny at twenty-three means you skip twenty years of detours!!"

    "With a monthly sry of 20,000 and 15 months of pay, that''s an annual sry of 300,000, and they provide food and amodation!"

    "If you work for twenty years, saving up five million isn''t unreasonable! So, you could retire at forty-three..."

    Coming to this conclusion, Liang XiaoLu looked envious, "So, if you''re not going, be sure to rmend me to Yang!"

    After hearing her best friend''s analysis, Jiang Yuqi suddenly felt there might be some sense to it.

    "Mrs. Jiang,e over here!"

    At this moment, the director of Belle Kindergarten waved over to Jiang Yuqi with a stern face.

    "Sure."

    Jiang Yuqi quickly responded and went over, "Director Zhang, is something the matter?"

    "A parentined that you dress too provocatively. Pay attention to your attire from now on!" Director Zhang said with a tight face.

    "Ah?"

    "I dress provocatively?"

    Jiang Yuqi was confused; she had always been conscientious about her dress at work.

    These past few days she had worn loose sweaters with jeans, and to avoid looking excessive, she even wore a chest binder underneath.

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    "So, Director, how should I dress then?"

    "This is just nonsense!"

    Jiang Yuqi spoke in frustration. The size of her chest wasn''t something she could control, and she had already made an effort to conceal itˇŞshe couldn''t possibly get breast reduction surgery just to go to work.

    "Has Li Zirui''s dad been seeking you out for chats recently?"

    Director Zhang nced at Jiang Yuqi and then asked.

    "He has sought me out for a chat, just asking about some things concerning Li Zirui!"

    Jiang Yuqi answered truthfully, but she already had an inkling, supposing that Li Zirui''s mom must haveined about her.

    "Just be more careful going forward!"

    Director Zhang shook her head, she could probably guess what was going on in that mom''s mindˇŞan assumption that her husband had chatted a few times more with the young and beautiful Jiang Yuqi, which had made her jealous.

    It was an unavoidable situation where young and attractive preschool teachers often caught the fancy of some of the fathers.

    Jiang Yuqi, however, felt somewhat drained by this. It wasn''t the first time she had encountered a simr situation.

    Because there had been precedents, she was always very cautious when chatting with students'' fathers, yet she still found herself targeted!

    "Qiqi, what''s going on?"

    "Director Zhang doesn''t look too pleased."

    After Director Zhang had left, Liang XiaoLu moved closer to Jiang Yuqi.

    "Comined about by another kid''s mom again..." Jiang Yuqi shrugged helplessly.

    "Twisted psychology!!"

    Liang XiaoLu had been through simr situations, so she understood it very well.

    But this topic was already a worn-out one for her, and she was not interested in it anymore. Instead, she asked with a mysterious air, "Qiqi, I''ve been thinking again about the housekeeping job. With such a high sry, wouldn''t it include some other ''services''?"

    "What kind of services?"

    Jiang Yuqi didn''t catch on immediately.

    "Stop ying dumb!"

    "Sleeping with the master of the house, duh!!" Liang XiaoLu said suggestively, gesturing with her eyebrows.

    "What?"

    Jiang Yuqi was startled; she had not considered this before.

    Liang XiaoLu murmured softly, "After all, you can ''hire'' a college student these days for just ten thousand..."

    "Mr. Yang doesn''t seem like that kind of man."

    Jiang Yuqi stroked her chin, but she wasn''t entirely sure whether he was after her body.

    "There''s no man who isn''t lecherous!"

    Liang XiaoLu pursed her lips, "You need to rify this. If it includes that kind of service..."

    "You''d need to ask for more money!!"

    "Get lost, lost, lost!"

    "A dog''s mouth can''t spit out ivory!!"

    Jiang Yuqi shooed her away. What nonsense were they even discussing!

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    When Yang Hao arrived at the CEO''s office.

    All but Sun Xinyi of the three golden flowers were already busy.

    "Good morning, Mr. Yang."

    Xu Yali and Wang Bingru, whose desks were in themon office area, stood up to greet him one after another.

    "Morning."

    Yang Hao nced over the two women and nodded slightly.

    "Oh, Bingru."

    "Your dark circles are quite serious, take care to rest."

    Yang Hao showed concern for his junior assistant.

    "Yeah, thank you for your concern, Mr. Yang!"

    Wang Bingru replied, but her inner thoughts were filled with silentint: Would I have trouble sleeping if it weren''t for you??

    Not only had she not slept well, but she also had to wash little undergarments early in the morning...

    Yang Hao was unaware of his assistant''s inner turmoil and began his day as the cker CEO when he entered his office.

    No, only for half a day.

    He was nning to go to Jiangzhong Haoting soon to im his reward.

    An expensive vi worth tens of millions!

    However, such good material shouldn''t be wasted. He nned to call Meng Chacha to join him and hand over the vi''s decoration task to her, continuing to create videos to make money for himself.

    Recently, Meng Chacha had already helped Yang Hao earn several million because the Star Cloud Bay decoration series was very popr, which caused the bnce in Yang Hao''s bank ount to rise from over three million to over seven million.

    Hmm, he''d give little bitch a bonus while iming the house today!

    Yang Hao decided, then sent a WeChat message to Meng Chacha to meet him at Bolli Fitness Center, because today was thest day to check in for the month. It was convenient to handle the gym''s handover procedures as well.

    Thud thud...

    Just as Yang Hao was nning his day, someone knocked on his office door.

    "Come in."

    Yang Hao settled into his executive chair when in walked Cai Meichen, wearing a ck long skirt paired with a light pink blouse...

    The skirt featured a slit on the right side, teasing a glimpse of her round, full thighs ¨C very eye-catching.

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    Gentlemen understand that such leg types are much more fun to y with than those stick-thin ones.

    Cai Meichen, the director of corporate affairs, was much busier than Yang Hao. Over the weekend, while Yang Hao had fun for two days, Director Cai volunteered to work an extra day and a half to finish all the work she had piled up.

    She now ced a thick stack of documents on Yang Hao''s desk, "Mr. Yang, these all require your signature or approval."

    "For the documents that need approval, I have provided my opinions for your referenceˇ­"

    "Alright, hard work!"

    Yang Hao silently gave a thumbs-up to the director of corporate affairs in his mind.

    With Director Cai present, he was more likely to continue his cking as CEO.

    "Anything else, Director Cai?"

    Seeing that Cai Meichen remained after delivering the documents, Yang Hao asked again.

    "Would it be convenient to have a private word, Mr. Yang?"

    Cai Meichen directly broached the subject.

    "Of course!"

    Yang Hao nodded, "Please speak, Director Cai..."

    "Qiqi called me just now, saying that Mr. Yang had sought her out this morning."

    Cai Meichen didn''t beat around the bush, getting straight to the point.

    "Yes, that''s true, what about it?"

    Yang Hao wasn''t surprised that Jiang Yuqi would seek her cousin''s opinion.

    Cai Meichen cleared her throat and then said seriously, "I wanted to ask on behalf of Qiqi, Mr. Yang, are you hiring a bona fide housekeeper??"

    "Uh?"

    Yang Hao was initially taken aback before realizing what Cai Meichen was implying. He immediately assured her firmly, "Absolutely bona fide!"

    "I''m just looking for a smart and capable housekeeper, that''s all~!"

 Chapter 135: 128, Got the gym! (Monthly ticket additional update â‘©)

    Turning Jiang Yuqi into a little nanny was just something he considered for the task at hand; Yang Hao hadn''t thought too much about it.

    However, from the perspective of Mrs. Jiang, this concern was indeed valid, considering the high sry involved.

    "Qiqi said you want to ce her personnel file with Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    Cai Meichen asked again.

    "Yes, is there a problem?"

    "There''s a problem!"

    Cai Meichen nodded solemnly and said, "It wouldn''t be a big deal if no one digs into it, but once someone looks into it, it bes a handle to use against you. After all, it''s using the group''s money for your personal affairs, and the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group is a joint-stockpany with governmental control!"

    Yang Hao, the newbie CEO, really hadn''t thought it through that much. He thought for a moment and then asked, "So there would be no problem if I put her personnel file into my privately-owned enterprise where I have full control?"

    "In reality, it''s still not by the book, but as long as it''s not done on arge scale, a few extra people wouldn''t draw attention. No one would investigate that!"

    "That''s good!"

    Yang Hao nodded and thought that after acquiring Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten, he could transfer Jiang Yuqi''s personnel file there. He even imagined her actually going to work, teaching one or two sses a day; in this way, there would be no vition of the rules because she would indeed be working.

    "Director Cai, here''s the thing, I n to transfer Xixi to another kindergarten, but Xixi doesn''t want to leave Mrs. Jiang, so that''s why I thought of this method."

    "As you know, I''m taking care of the kid alone and just so happen to need someone to help. I think Mrs. Jiang is quite suitable, and Xixi really likes her!"

    Yang Hao exined his original intention to Cai Meichen again.

    After all, she is Jiang Yuqi''s aunt, so he guessed her suggestions would be very useful.

    "I see."

    "Mr. Yang, you must be busy, so I''ll leave now."

    Cai Meichen expressed her understanding, then excused herself and left.

    When she got back to her office, she sent a WeChat message to her great-niece, Jiang Yuqi: You can give it a try.

    Kindergarten teacher positions are quite easy to find, especially since Jiang Yuqi was so well-qualified. Even if she quit her current job, it would be easy to find another er.

    But a job with an annual sry of three hundred thousand is not always avable!!

    Noon.

    Bolli Fitness Center.

    Meng Yuyu was there to wait for Yang Hao. Since he hadn''t arrived yet, she started chatting with Yu Lili and Zhou Ling at the reception.

    "Isn''t that Boss Meng?"

    "Why the free time toe here today?"

    At that moment, Manager Wang Dawei just happened toe down from upstairs and called out to Meng Yuyu as Boss Meng when he saw her.

    It wasmon knowledge at the fitness center that Meng Yuyu was going to open a dance training center.

    "Boss? Not really!"

    "Not sure when it will even open for business!"

    Meng Yuyu nned to renovate the dance training center, which was currently under construction, and the new signboard was also being made.

    She decided to name the dance training center after herself: Yuyu Dance Training Center.

    "Well, in the meantime,e and teach a ss when you have time!"

    "Members are all waiting for you..."

    Wang Dawei shrugged his shoulders; he was quite displeased when Meng Yuyu took a long leave before.

    Because Meng Yuyu had quite a few private lessons, her absence led many members who had purchased these lessons from her to mor for refunds.

    This made Wang Dawei, the manager, quite frustrated, and naturally, he harbored some resentment towards Meng Yuyu.

    To be precise, his discontent was not with Meng Yuyu, but with the man backing her, Yang Hao.

    That guy had lured away the two most beautiful fitness instructors in the gym, which caused a noticeable drop in private lesson sales, and in turn, impacted Wang Dawei''s earnings.

    Seeing Meng Yuyu at the gym, he tried to enlist her in the mission of the working people again.

    "Sorry, Wei, I really don''t have the time!"

    Meng Yuyu shook her head regretfully. Besides being busy with the dance training center, she also had to be on call for whenever Yang called her!

    "Alright then!"

    "Looks like Boss Meng no longer cares for this small change!"

    Wang Dawei curled his lip and then red darkly at Yu Lili and Zhou Ling: "Shouldn''t you two be calling members whose memberships are nearly expired?"

    Wang Dawei knew he couldn''tmand Meng Yuyu anymore and turned his attention to Yu Lili and Zhou Ling instead.

    "Sure."

    Both nodded, as they were still working under Wang Dawei.

    "Boss Meng, how about we find another ce?"

    "Don''t stay here and disturb their work, will you..." Wang Dawei said to Meng Yuyu.

    Before Meng Yuyu could respond, Yang Hao just happened to walk into the fitness center.

    "Yang."

    "You''re here~!"

    Upon seeing her backup arrive, Meng Yuyu immediately greeted him with a brow raised and a smile.

    "Yang, what''s up~!"

    Yu Lili and Zhou Ling also both got up to say hello.

    They were already ustomed to it, after all, this wealthy god visited every day.

    Seeing this, Wang Dawei felt a bit depressed; the two receptionists were never this enthusiastic with him, their manager.

    Yang Hao greeted Yu Lili and Zhou Ling with a smile and then said to Meng Yuyu, "Join me for a workout session!"

    "Sure!"

    Meng Chacha nodded happily.

    Hearing this, Wang Dawei was speechless. Just a moment ago she said she didn''t have time, and now suddenly she did.

    But seeing as Yang Hao was a wealthy god, he naturally didn''t dare to offend him. Even if he was fuming inside, he had to hold it in.

    After the two entered the elevator, it was only then Wang Dawei started to grumble to Yu Lili and Zhou Ling, "Meng Yuyu really acts like she owns Bolli Fitness Center, taking leave whenever she wants and working whenever she feels like it, hanging onto some old guy, her tail is pointing to the skies!"

    Yu Lili and Zhou Ling pretended not to hear, because in their eyes, Yang Hao was faultless.

    In her heart, Yu Lili even started to grumble about Wang Dawei:

    Some godforsaken old man!

    That''s my good brother!!

    You''re the old man!!

    "Make all the calls you need to make, don''t goddamn ck off every day!" Seeing that neither of them engaged, Wang Dawei brought up work again.

    An hourter.

    On the second floor, in the resting area.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, onpleting the task [A Tycoon''s Approval]

    Task reward 1: Ownership of Bolli Fitness Center

    Task reward 2: The storefront at No. 45 Qingcheng Street

    The System''s voice arrived as expected.

    Yang Hao, who was drinking water, immediately put down his bottle.

    Reward 1 was the one he had always expected to receive.

    As for reward 2, it was an unexpected delight, because No. 45 Qingcheng Street happened to be the building where Bolli Fitness Center was located.

    In other words, the value of this reward was much higher than what Yang Hao had originally thought!

    The building awarded used to be a sales office. The developer wanted to make the sales office stand out, so they designed it in the shape of a tower, resulting in the floors having less area the higher up they went.

    Even so, all five floorsbined were more than eight hundred square meters. Even if the location was just okay, given it''s a storefront property facing the street, it should be worth at least thirty thousand per square meter.

    In other words, Yang Hao just gained asset of over twenty million more!

    Nice!

    The System rocks!!

    Yang Hao was in a great mood, grinning at Meng Yuyu sitting across him, "Are you interested in managing a fitness center?"

    "Yeah, it''s okay, are you nning to open a fitness center, Yang?"

    Instead of answering directly, Yang Hao continued, "What do you think of this fitness center?"

    "Bolli''s size is among the top ten in Jiangcheng, of course it''s good," Meng Yuyu replied.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Then from now on, you''ll be in charge of this fitness center!"

    "What???"

    Meng Chacha''s face was full of confusion, and it took her quite a while to understand, "Yang, are you saying you''re going to buy Bolli?"

    "It''s already bought."

    Yang Hao shrugged with a smile.

    "Already bought??"

    Meng Chacha was shocked, her mouth forming an O.

    Even though she knew Yang was loaded, this casual attitude of buying a fitness center as if it was shopping for groceries still took her by surprise.

    Yang Hao found Meng Chacha''s slightly gaping mouth cute, and he reached out to touch her cheek, his thumb instinctively moving to the corner of her mouth...

    Meng Chacha, regaining her senses, immediately sucked on it and looked at Yang Hao with a blooming smile, cooing, "Husband, are you really going to entrust Bolli to me?"

    "If you''re not interested, I could ask Xinyi."

    "I''m interested!"

    "I am interested!"

    "Thank you, husband..."

    Meng Chacha eagerly agreed and then threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms.

 Chapter 148: 141, Hexagon Daughter-in-law! (Request for Monthly Pass)

    "Come inside first!"

    "Let''s talk inside!"

    "Xixi, let grandma hold you..."

    He Yufen enthusiastically ushered her son''s returned "daughter-inw" into the house and then took her long-unseen eldest granddaughter from her son''s arms.

    In fact, He Yufen found holding Xixi to be a bit of an effort, but after all, she was her own granddaughter, and she still liked it very much.

    "Xinyi, this is my dad and your fourth aunt."

    "Thisdy is Aunt Feng..."

    After entering the house, Yang Hao continued the introductions.

    Sun Xinyi quickly greeted everyone warmly and then set the gifts she had brought to one side.

    The gifts she held were actually quite normalˇŞjust some supplements and health products that the elderly could use.

    However, in reality, Yibao was holding a big move!

    Because before setting out, strategists Xu Yali and Zhao Yingying had given her three secret ns to reveal one by one...

    "Xinyi, have an orange."

    After sitting down, Yang Huizhen peeled an orange and handed it to Sun Xinyi.

    "Thank you, fourth aunt."

    Sun Xinyi took the orange and politely thanked her.

    Feng Lanhua, on the other hand, was sizing up the Yang family''s "daughter-inw," but the more she looked, the more unbelievable she found itˇŞthis beauty could''ve matched up with a millionaire without any excess.

    Feng Lanhua, who spent her days immersed in the matchmaking market, had seen too many girls. There were not a few pretty ones among them.

    But Sun Xinyi was definitely among the most standout ones she had seen.

    Yet, how did such a beauty end up fancying Yang Hao, an old man who was divorced and had a child!

    She just couldn''t figure it out.

    This girl must have ws...

    Feng Lanhua pondered in her heart and then cleared her throat to ask, "Xinyi, how old are you this year?"

    "Aunt Feng, I am 24 years old."

    Sun Xinyi replied truthfully.

    "Ah?"

    "24 years old??"

    Although Sun Xinyi looked quite young, it wasmon for women to maintain themselves well, so it was verymon for a 30-year-old to look like she was in her twenties.

    Feng Lanhua had thought that Sun Xinyi must be at least 27 or 28 years old, or even 30.

    Because that would match Yang Hao''s age better.

    But she was only 24 years old!

    After Sun Xinyi announced her age, not only was Feng Lanhua shocked, but Yang Guomin, He Yufen, and Yang Huizhen were all surprised, showing astonished expressions on their faces.

    35-year-old Yang Hao had found a 24-year-old girlfriend!

    A full 11 years younger than him!

    Even though society nowadays was much more open than before, such arge age difference was still a rare urrence.

    For a man to find a wife over a decade younger was seen as an achievement in the eyes of others.

    Such an age difference required substantial financial resources to bridge!

    But they all knew about Yang Hao''s situation.

    Older, divorced, with a child!!

    In such a scenario, finding a beautiful girlfriend 11 years his junior like Sun Xinyi was truly inconceivable!

    Liu Yani was even more puzzled because she was 25 years old this year!

    She was actually one year older than this sister-inw...

    "Xinyi, have you ever been married before?"

    Being young did not necessarily mean it was her first marriage; Feng Lanhua had encountered too many girls in their early twenties who had already been divorced.

    There was no helping it; divorce rates were too high now. Young people were often pampered at home. After setting up a family, they frequently refused to give ground to each other, leading to divorce at the first sign of disagreement.

    Feng Lanhua had even met several who divorced in less than a month...

    Therefore, she felt that a young girl like Sun Xinyi ending up with Yang Hao might also be divorced, or even have children!

    Hearing her ask this, the gazes of the others naturally fell on Sun Xinyi.

    Because this question was quite critical.

    "No."

    Sun Xinyi shook her head, then added, "Not to mention getting married, I haven''t even had a boyfriend before; Yang is the first boyfriend I''ve had."

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Feng Lanhua opened her mouth, stunned once again.

    Yang Guomin and He Yufen also wore looks of disbelief on their faces.

    So their son had not only found a young and pretty girlfriend, but she was also a virgin!

    In today''s social climate, this was practically a fantasy tale.

    They all found it somewhat hard to believe...

    Yang Hao wore a faint smile on his face; if he had not tried it himself and the system hadn''t rewarded him, he wouldn''t have believed it either!

    But the fact was, some girls did indeed preserve their purity.

    Although it was hard to believe Sun Xinyi''s words, this issue wasn''t one they could delve into.

    Nevertheless, from everyone''s point of view, it was still credible for Sun Xinyi to say she hadn''t been married before, since it''s possible to find out if someone has been married before, and there was no point in lying about that!

    And now, Sun Xinyi already had three key features identified: 24 years old, unmarried, beauty!

    There must be some issues with her family...

    Feng Lanhua thought for a moment, then asked, "Xinyi, where are you from, what do your parents do? Are you an only child in the family?"

    Facing Aunt Feng''s barrage of questions, Sun Xinyi remained calm because her strategist, Xu Yali, had already prepared her for these inquiries beforehand.

    "I''m from Jingmen. Both my parents are workers, and I have a younger sister in her third year of high school,"

    Sun Xinyi replied concisely.

    Feng Lanhua''s eyebrows twitched slightly; there was nothing to criticize about the family background. Although the family wasn''t wealthy, since both parents were workers, they would have secure retirements.

    Without a younger brother, there was no inherent condition for bing an obsessive supporter of a younger brother.

    Where then was the issue?

    The family was fine, and so were her personal circumstances.

    Could it be that her education level was too low?

    With this thought, Feng Lanhua immediately asked, "Xinyi, which university did you graduate from?"

    "Aunt Feng, I graduated from the Jiangcheng Sports Institute..."

    Sun Xinyi answered truthfully.

    "The Sports Institute?"

    "That''s a bachelor''s degree, right?" asked Feng Lanhua.

    "Yes, it is."

    Sun Xinyi nodded subtly.

    Feng Lanhua''s frown deepenedˇŞso there was no issue with her education either!

    It must be her job then!

    Feng Lanhua continued her interrogation style, "Xinyi, what do you do for work now?"

    "I work in the President''s Office at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    When answering this question, Sun Xinyi subconsciously nced at Yang Hao beside her. She deliberately avoided using the words "secretary."

    Because in many people''s eyes, the word "secretary" had certain implications!

    "Ah?"

    "The Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!"

    Feng Lanhua was stunned again; she knew of the Jiangcheng Newspaper GroupˇŞit was a majorpany with official backing!

    And here was Sun Xinyi, so young, already holding an important position in arge corporation!

    So, she was essentially a "hexagonal daughter-inw," seemingly without a single w.

    Liu Yani looked at her stunningly beautiful sister-inw and wanted to ask herself: What are you really after?

    Are you after my big brother because he''s older?

    Or do you just like the idea of a second marriage?

    He Yufen and Yang Guomin, the elderly couple, exchanged looks, thinking this daughter-inw appeared too perfect!

    She was the type of perfect that they wouldn''t even dare to dream of.

    Yang Huizhen, meanwhile, was rapidly turning over thoughts in her mind.

    She, too, found the girlfriend her nephew had found to be too perfect!

    Could she possibly be rented??

    There was a TV show called "Renting a Girlfriend for the New Year" before!

    And simr stories were always popping up on Kuaiyin.

    Suddenly, such an idea sprang up in Yang Huizhen''s mind...

    "Have you finished checking the ''household register''?"

    "When will dinner begin?" Yang Hao asked with augh.

    "Let''s go out to eat, it''s too troublesome to cook at home!"

    He Yufen had been thinking of making some home-cooked dishes, but with so many people today, it was too much work, especially at her age.

    "All right, then let''s eat out!" Yang Hao nodded. He didn''t want his mother to overexert herself.

    "Sister He, I won''t disrupt your family dinner..."

    Seeing that the group was about to head out, Feng Lanhua quickly got up to take her leave.

    Although she was very curious as to why Sun Xinyi had taken a fancy to Yang Hao, as a neighbor, it wasn''t appropriate for her to intrude on such an asion.

    "Lanhua, thanks for your help today..."

    He Yufen politely thanked her and escorted her to the door.

    "It''s no bother, I didn''t help much anyway!"

    Feng Lanhua replied politely and added in a lower voice, "And none of the girls I know couldpare to the one Hao has brought home!"

    "But, there''s an old saying, ''Nothing unusual happens without a reason.''"

    "You should keep a close eye on this daughter-inw..." Feng Lanhua couldn''t help herself and left with a final piece of advice.

    In the living room,

    Yang Huizhen had already taken up Feng Lanhua''s mantle, asking Sun Xinyi, "Xinyi, how long have you and Hao been together?"

    "For a while now."

    Sun Xinyi deliberately kept the concept of time vague; mentioning just over a month would seem too brief.

    "Then how did you two meet?"

    "I''m quite curious..." Yang Huizhen continued to inquire.

    "We met at a fitness center."

    Sun Xinyi replied honestly, but as she answered, her eyes were surreptitiously ncing at her mobile phone on the coffee table.

    Finally, the phone screen lit up.

    Sun Xinyi felt a surge of quiet excitement.

    If all went as expected, the first piece of strategic advice had arrived...

 Chapter 137: 130, Ex-Wife Begs to Reconcile! Yang Hao: Scram!! (Requesting monthly votes)

    (Note: The skill "Shadowless Finger" is a nearly lost magical (pickpocketing) technique; the host is advised to use it for rightful purposes.)

    Just as Yang Hao doubted the propriety of "Shadowless Finger," he saw the exnation below.

    Uh, so it''s a kind of magic trick!

    However, Wang Xueru''s task for this young woman was enough to leave Yang Hao speechless.

    Either a range hood or protein!

    Is that all she thinks about all day long?!!

    Indeed, the age of thirty is like a wolf ...

    But the tasks for NPC number 1 and NPC number 2 were pretty simple.

    They were the kind that could bepleted without any effort.

    Next, let''s see what my Yibao''s task is ...

    Task content: [Filial Daughter-in-Law]

    (NPC number 3 longs to meet the host''s parents)

    NPC number 3: I wonder if Yang''s parents will like me; if there''s a chance to see them, I must perform well!

    It''s a shame I don''t have much money, otherwise, I''d definitely give Yang''s parents a generous gift too!

    Task reward: Dedicated filial piety fund of 100,000,000 yuan!

    As expected!!

    That''s my Yibao!!

    Wang Xueru, Meng Chacha, can you two learn something from her for fuck''s sake!

    Look at Yibao''s awareness!!

    After finishing reading Sun Xinyi''s task, Yang Hao was a bit excited.

    In fact, while in Jingmen, Yang Hao had thought of his own parents.

    The saying goes, "To be wealthy and honored and not return home is to glide unseen in the night."

    It was just that the funds in Yang Hao''s ount were limited, and he had nned to return once he had umted enough wealth.

    And now such a task hade up with Yibao!

    With just this task, Yibao could be crowned queen!!

    Of course, for the moment, the NPC team had only three members, so thepetition for the "queen" position wasn''t very fierce.

    Chacha wants to open a dance training center and could be titled "Dance Queen"!

    Xueru runs a coffee shop and could be titled "Coffee Queen"!

    Wait a minute...

    Damn, this "Coffee Queen" seems like something I saw in aedy sketch; it''s somewhat eye-watering!!

    Yang Hao first dropped Meng Yuyu off at Bolli Fitness Center.

    Her car was still parked there, and since Manager Meng had just taken the position, with little bitch''s temperament, she''d definitely want to show off a bit.

    "Yuyu, you''re back!"

    "No, I mean, Manager Meng!!"

    Yu Lili greeted cheerfully.

    "Manager Meng, when will you give us a raise..." Zhou Ling teased from the side.

    "Well, that''ll depend on your performance~!"

    Meng Yuyu smiled and then grandly waved her hand: "I''ll send a message in the groupter; there''s a party tonight, my treat!"

    "Okay~!"

    "Manager Meng is so generous!!"

    Zhou Ling responded with glee, then went to send the message in Bolli Fitness Center''s work group.

    Whereas Yu Lili felt a mix of emotions. Just a month ago, she and Meng Yuyu had been in simr straits!

    Now her stic bestie had soared in ce...

    She owned a 660 square meter storefront and became the manager of such a big fitness center and, from Yang''s attitude, it seemed he had no intention of managing the fitness center himself, it was totally handed over to Meng Yuyu, his mistress, to y with!!

    So extravagant!

    Inhumanly extravagant!!

    Too bad Yang doesn''t like my style!!

    By this time, Zhou Ling had already sent the message about Meng Yuyu''s treat tonight in the work group.

    And the group instantly turned into arge-scale butt-kissing scene.

    "Manager Meng is so generous!"

    "Manager Meng is mighty!"

    "Long live Manager Meng..."

    Meng Chacha scanned the messages in the group, her face beaming with a bright smile,pletely lost in the repeated calls of "Manager Meng."

    Outside Belle Kindergarten.

    Yang Hao parked his car by the roadside.

    He had arrived a little early today, and only a few parents were around.

    With about fifteen minutes left until Xixi''s school was out, Yang Hao moved the driver''s seat back to lie down in the car for a while.

    But just then, someone knocked on the driver''s side window, and Yang Hao looked instinctively outside to see a familiar face.

    However, seeing this face made Yang Hao frown.

    Because the person was none other than his ex-wife, Li Manshu!

    Yang Hao hesitated briefly but still rolled down the window: "What''s up?"

    "I missed Xixi and came to see her."

    Li Manshu spoke softly, entirelycking that condescending tone she had outside the civil affairs bureau before.

    Furthermore, she was dressed to the nines; her long hair slightly curled, makeup exquisite, wearing a pale yellow Chanel-style suit dress that made her look younger.

    If she didn''t say she had a child, no one could tell.

    "Can Ie in to talk?"

    Li Manshu pointed to the passenger seat.

    "There''s no need for that. Whatever needed to be discussed, was already finished."

    Yang Hao replied tly.

    Li Manshu seemed to have anticipated this response and didn''t react much since her request was a feeler to begin with.

    If Yang Hao was willing to let her into the car, it would mean he still harbored some old feelings.

    From his reaction, however, it seemed she no longer had any affective value to him.

    "Hao..."

    Li Manshu suddenly called him by the name they used when they first met.

    Fuck!!

    Yang Hao felt a chill run down his spine from being called "Hao" in that tone.

    He waved his hands in denial, "Let''s talk business. Please, don''t call me that!!"

    Seeing this, Li Manshu eyed Yang Hao with a look of deep resentment and then let out a soft sigh before she said, "During the time we''ve been apart, I''ve often thought back to when we first met..."

    "We were so busy every day in the hotpot restaurant, and looking back now, that feeling of striving for our dreams together was truly blissful..."

    "Stop right there!!"

    Yang Hao immediately interrupted Li Manshu''s emotional appeal.

    Struggling together my ass. He already had three hotpot restaurants when he met Li Manshu, so his business was quite sessful!!

    What do you think you''re doing, just picking peaches easily, huh??

    "Let''s not talk about the past!"

    Yang Hao gestured with his hands and said, "As per the divorce agreement, you''re allowed to visit Xixi once a month."

    "I always keep my promises and won''t deprive you of the right to visit Xixi, but whether Xixi wants to be with you is up to her!"

    "Besides Xixi, we really have nothing else to talk about!"

    Yang Hao''s tone was icy cold; he truly had no fondness left for his ex-wife.

    Li Manshu looked at the man in the carˇŞa mix of the familiar and the strangerˇŞher mouth twitching several times before she clenched her fists tight, thinking to herself:

    He''s a billionaire!

    He''s a billionaire!!

    He''s a billionaire!!!

    After calming herself, Li Manshu said with regret, "I know I was wrong before, blinded by greed, which led me to make such a foolish decision!"

    "If this has hurt you, I want to apologize to you now..."

    As she spoke, Li Manshu took a step back and then actually bowed deeply to Yang Hao, who was sitting in the car.

    And to show her sincerity, the bow was damn near ny degrees.

    Yang Hao caught a glimpse of his ex-wife, who just a month ago had been so arrogant in front of him, and for a moment he felt somewhat dazed.

    There was even a bit of vindictive pleasure in his heart.

    He was just an ordinary man and far from reaching any lofty state of detachment.

    The ex-wife who once looked down on him was now humbly apologizing to him, which did feel awesome!

    And the more he thought about it, the more satisfying it got!!

    So you regret it now, huh??

    You want to reconcile now, huh??

    I''ve got one word for you: Scram!!!

    Scram as far as you can!!

    My ce isn''t a damn recycling center!

    After apologizing, Li Manshu straightened up and then spoke again, "I don''t expect you to forgive me right now."

    "But I hope you can give me a chance to start over."

    "Xixi is still young and needs a whole family. No matter how unforgivable my actions were, I''m still Xixi''s mother!"

    "That''s something no other woman can rece..."

    "Stop right there!!"

    Yang Hao coldly interrupted Li Manshu again, "What on earth do you want?"

    "Let''s remarry!" Li Manshu said loudly.

    "Remarry???"

    Yang Hao was almost driven toughter, "I''ve just barely escaped the pit of fire, and now you want me to jump back in???"

    "Is it your brain that has a problem, or is mine?"

    "You think I''m some kind of fool, huh!!"

    "If you want to see Xixi, you can see her for a bit, then go do whatever you should be doing!"

    "Don''t even think about remarriage!!"

    Yang Hao was utterly exasperated by Li Manshu. He just wanted to smash that emoticon right in her face!!

    When I was broke, you ran faster than anyone!

    Now that I''m prosperous, youe back begging for a reunion!

    Can''t you have some shame, it''s expensive!!

    "I just want a chance to start over..."

    Li Manshu made a pitiful face, "And I''ve already apologized so sincerely!"

    Yang Haoughed and tossed an iconic line from an ancient idol drama at her, "If apologies worked, what would we need the police for!"

    After that, Yang Hao rolled up the car window, not wanting to waste another word on his ex-wife, who could withstand a full-strength blow with her thick skin.

    If she went to a world of cultivators, that thick skin would definitely be a top-grade defensive magic item.

    "Hao..."

    "Listen to me..."

    Li Manshu knocked on the car window again.

    But this "Hao" almost made Yang Hao vomit. He quickly found his Bluetooth earphones, connected them to his phone, and started ying music.

    Finally, the world was peaceful!

    And fittingly, the song ying on the phone was themed perfectly: A breakup should be dignified, no one should say sorry...

    Seeing that Yang Hao refused tomunicate,

    Li Manshu clenched her fists once more. She''de prepared, building up her mental defenses.

    She knew that Yang Hao must hate her, so she''d kept her stance very low, primarily to let Yang Hao vent.

    In Li Manshu''s view, once he had vented enough, there was a chance he would be moremunicative.

    But as things were, Yang Hao was truly giving her no opportunity at all!

    Deep down, the ex-wife was fuming; she had never been so humbled before.

    But on the surface, she couldn''t let any of it show, because to do so would make it seem like her apology wasn''t sincere enough.

    Endure!

    She had to endure!!

    If she could earn his forgiveness, she would be able to live in a mansion, drive luxury cars, and enjoy a life of luxury!!

    Compared to the prosperous life ahead, what were these humiliations worth?

    If Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling between someone''s legs, what couldn''t she do?

    Li Manshu took a deep breath, silentlyforting herself, as she calmed the explosive emotions stirring within...

 Chapter 138: 131, your little nanny is online (asking for monthly votes)

    As the time for Xixi''s school dismissal approached, Yang Hao got out of the car.

    His ex-wife, Li Manshu, had been standing by the roadside and hadn''t left. When Yang Hao got out of the car, she followed him and whispered, "For the sake of giving Xixi aplete home, I will not give up."

    Yang Hao couldn''t be bothered to deal with her.

    The reason was utterly ridiculous.

    For the sake of giving Xixi aplete home?

    What were you doing earlier!!

    And why doesn''t Xixi have aplete home, no clue in your heart??

    "Yang, I saw your car a while ago."

    At that moment, Fat Peng squeezed out from the crowd of parents picking up their kids, his plump face full of smiles.

    "Hmm, it''s you picking up the kids again today."

    Yang Hao, not interested in dealing with Li Manshu, simply started chatting with Fat Peng.

    "I have you to thank for that, Yang. You gave a tip of seven hundred thousand, didn''t you? Even after the tform took its share, I pocketed over three hundred thousand, so I''m not so pressured with writing for the moment..."

    Fat Peng said cheerfully, "So, I was thinking about when to invite Yang for a meal!"

    "I''ve been quite busytely, let''s talk about it when I have the time~!"

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly.

    Meanwhile, Li Manshu, who was trailing a little behind Yang Hao and listening to the two men chat, caught key informationˇŞher billionaire ex-husband had actually tipped this fat man seven hundred thousand!

    Although she didn''t know what this fat man did for a living, the seven hundred thousand tip must be real, otherwise, he wouldn''t be so courteous.

    He had really struck it rich!

    To casually tip seven hundred thousand!

    Li Manshu silentlymented in her heart.

    After waiting for another two minutes, the children were let out of school.

    Xixi, whose little hand was being held by Jiang Yuqi, seemed to be in good spirits. Upon seeing her dad in the crowd, she immediately started cheering excitedly, "Daddy, daddy..."

    Jiang Yuqi let go of Xixi''s little hand, and the little girl immediately dashed towards Yang Hao.

    However, she had only run halfway when she recognized a face that was both familiar and strange, causing her to pause and mutter softly, "Mommy."

    In Xixi''s world, this word had be foreign, the most vivid image she had of her mother being the sight of her mming the door and leaving!

    And whenever her peers mentioned their mothers, that scene would reemerge in Xixi''s mind, to the point that it had formed a shadow-like image in her psychology.

    So, upon seeing her mother, whom she hadn''t seen for a long time, Xixi didn''t feel the joy of a reunion, but instead, strangeness and fear.

    She quickly sped up a few steps and then plunged into her father''s arms.

    Yang Hao then scooped up the little girl in his arms.

    "Xixi, mommy brought you some chocte to eat," Li Manshu said, beaming as she approached with the chocte she had prepared.

    Knowing that her daughter was a little foodie and that she loved the type of chocte she had brought, Li Manshu was confident in her choice.

    Xixi looked at Li Manshu but kept shaking her head.

    "Take it if you want to eat," Yang Hao said.

    Although he hadpletely given up on his ex-wife, she was still Xixi''s biological mother, and Yang Hao didn''t insist that Xixi must draw clear boundaries with her as he did.

    The affairs of adults should be separated from those of children; one cannot forcefully bind a child to share hatred towards someone, especially if that person is their father or mother.

    But what about the real world?

    There are countless examples of children being used as leverage, seemingly bing a weapon in the game of divorce.

    Such behavior is truly despicable!

    "I don''t want the chocte!"

    Usually a big fan of chocte, today Xixi uncharacteristically shook her head. She hugged her daddy''s neck and whispered, "Daddy, let''s go home."

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded and strode toward the U8 parked by the roadside.

    "Xixi, would you like Mommy to take you to eat at KFC?"

    Li Manshu had not given up and followed closely behind father and daughter, asking.

    Xixi, however, buried her head in her daddy''s chest without uttering a word. This sudden disy of "motherly love" clearly made the little girl quite ufortable.

    "Xixi probably doesn''t want to go with you, so let''s leave it at that for today!"

    As he spoke, Yang Hao had already reached the car with Xixi in his arms. He said this to Li Manshu before opening the rear car door and cing Xixi inside.

    "Xixi, don''t you miss Mommy??"

    Li Manshu was still struggling to reconcile.

    But Xixi kept her head down, remaining silent, the usually smiley girl was also without her cheerful expression.

    To say that such a small child didn''t miss her mother at all was impossible, but in Xixi''s consciousness, her mother had already abandoned her and Daddy, and she had gradually prepared herself mentally.

    But now, with this person suddenly appearing, it could only bring Xixi fear and insecurity.

    Because she was unsure what the other party intended to do, whether she was about to be taken away from Daddy...

    "You should go back!"

    "Perhaps Xixi will be okay when she''s a bit older."

    Yang Hao shrugged regretfully, then got into the car, and quickly drove away.

    Watching the million-dor luxury car grow distant, Li Manshu clenched her fists once again.

    She could have been sitting in this luxury car''s front passenger seat!!

    What''s mine, I will take back!!

    This ex-wife still harbored illusions...

    Meanwhile, Jiang Yuqi, who was overseeing the kids being let out from school, had also noticed Li Manshu, and quickly guessed her identity.

    That''s because the girl who had apanied Yang Hao and Xixi to the parent-child sports day was Xixi''s aunt, and the woman she was now seeing bore some resemnce to the former, obviously, this had to be Xixi''s mother.

    Jiang Yuqi hade into contact with many children from single-parent families since divorce rates are increasing, resulting in more children being raised by a single parent, and she could tell their general state of mind from their reactions.

    And from Xixi''s reaction, it was clear that she had some aversion to this mother!

    Perhaps in Xixi''s heart, this mother no longer existed.

    Jiang Yuqi couldn''t help but think about the time Xixi asked her to be her mom.

    The little girl still yearned for maternal love, just not from this mother!

    Inside the car.

    Xixi was feeling down.

    Usually, after school, the little girl was bouncing around happily.

    Today, she was obviously upset by her suddenly appearing mother.

    "Daddy, you won''t give me to Mommy, will you?"

    After being silent for quite a while, Xixi suddenly asked.

    "Of course not!"

    Yang Hao shook his head.

    Phew~

    The little girl let out a long breath, evidently, she had been worried about this.

    "Do you really not miss Mommy?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I don''t."

    Xixi shook her head, and then said in a babyish voice, "Actually, I have found two moms for myself."

    "Hm?"

    Yang Hao blinked in confusion and asked, "You found two moms?"

    "Yeah!"

    The little girl nodded vigorously and said, "In my heart, my auntie and Mrs. Qiqi are both moms..."

    "I see!"

    Yang Hao suddenly realized and then roughly understood what Xixi meant. This little girl also needed maternal love, but she had transferred the affection for her mother to Li Manshu and Jiang Yuqi, who treated her very well and made her feel dependent on them.

    Yang Hao thought seriously for another moment. Not to mention, bybining the two, they really did fulfill the role of a mother.

    However, neither of them had fulfilled the role of a wife!

    Thumbs down!!!

    Knowing that Xixi wasn''t very happy today, Yang Hao promptly sent a message to Li Manshu, asking her to stay at Star Cloud Bay for the night to keep Xixipany.

    After all, ording to Xixi herself, this auntie counted as half a mom.

    Nighttime.

    Inside the three-room apartment they were renting.

    Jiang Yuqi, Cai Meichen, and Liang XiaoLu were gathered around the coffee table.

    "Qiqi, just give in to Mr. Yang!"

    "Start by being a little nanny, and who knows, you may soon get promoted. Then you''ll be the madam of a CEO!"

    Liang XiaoLu teased with a chuckle.

    "Stop it!"

    "You''re never serious!"

    Jiang Yuqi gave her friend an annoyed look. She was still undecided about whether to ept Yang Hao''s invitation.

    If she were only considering the money, she should have epted without hesitation.

    But bing a nanny at twenty-three sounded a bit outrageous!

    "Little aunt, do you really think this is okay?"

    Jiang Yuqi turned her gaze to Cai Meichen, who had sent her the message during the day suggesting that she could ept.

    "It''s better than your current job as a kindergarten teacher."

    "And being a nanny is just temporary, of course, my intention is different from Lu''s."

    "What I mean is, with Mr. Yang''s status, he will definitely need a housekeeper. If you perform well, maybe someday you will be Mr. Yang''s housekeeper, and that''s a very respectable position, much better than my job as the director of the CEO''s office!"

    Cai Meichen offered her analysis and advice.

    "Exactly, exactly, rich people all have housekeepers, and they hold high status, especially when dealing with outsiders, people will respect you a lot!" Liang XiaoLu nodded repeatedly.

    Jiang Yuqi took a deep breath and thought again about the annual sry of three hundred thousand and Xixi.

    "All right, I''ll give it a try!"

    "Since I''m so familiar with Xixi, it shouldn''t be hard to take care of her..."

    With the little aunt and best friend in agreement and the temptation of a high sry, Jiang Yuqi couldn''t think of any reason to refuse.

    Being a nanny isn''t so bad!

    Lu is right, I''ll be a nanny at twenty-three and skip twenty years of detours!!

    Having made her decision, she immediately sent a message to Yang Hao: "Big Brother Yang, I''ve thought it over and ept your offer!"

    Jiang Yuqi even threw in a bit of English.

    An annual sry job of three hundred thousand!

    Using the word "offer" wasn''t too much...

    Star Cloud Bay.

    Yang Hao was running on the treadmill.

    This treadmill was ced on the balcony, so he could jog while enjoying the beautiful view of the river.

    Li Manshu and Xu Wenqian were in the living room ying with Xixi. With the two of them apanying her, the little girl''s mood had returned to normal, and she was having a st.

    Seeing that someone had sent a message, Yang Hao casually checked it and then a smile appeared on his face.

    Xixi''s wish could be fulfilled.

    The task was alsopleted!

    That means he would have another property: Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten!

    This kind of thing couldn''t be dyed. It had to be finalized right away.

    Fearing that Jiang Yuqi might change her mind after a night''s sleep, Yang Hao immediately made a call.

    "Mrs. Jiang, is Director Cai with you? Yes, your little aunt..."

    "Mr. Yang, I''m here," came Cai Meichen''s voice directly through the phone.

    "Great, trouble Director Cai to draft a contract, and I''lle over now so we can sign it directly!"

    "Sure, okay!"

    "See you in a bit!"

    Ending the call, Yang Hao also stopped the treadmill.

    After greeting the three women ying in the living room, Yang Hao left the house.

    Half an hourter.

    Yang Hao arrived at the rented apartment where Jiang Yuqi and the other two women lived for the second time.

    The three women were all dressed neatly and waiting for him.

    "Mr. Yang, please check the contract," said Cai Meichen as she handed a copy of the contract to Yang Hao.

    "I trust the work of Director Cai..."

    Although Yang Hao was saying this, he still nced over the contents of the contract. Now that he was a big CEO with three modest targets for his asset umtion, he couldn''t be careless about where he signed his name.

    After confirming there were no issues with the contract, Yang Hao signed his name on it.

    Jiang Yuqi took a deep breath and then also signed her name on the "indenture" personally drafted by her little aunt.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task: [Xixi''s Wish]

    Task Reward 1: 100% ownership of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten

    Task Reward 2: Numbers 19 and 20 Binjiang Road stand-alone storefronts.

    After signing the contract, the System notification arrived as expected!

    Yang Hao''s eyes lit up!

    And this time, the reward included the storefronts again, and not just any, but the stand-alone ones on Binjiang Road, much more valuable than those at the Bolli Fitness Center!

    Yang Hao could only shout once more: System is awesome!!

    Of course, my baby Xixi is equally awesome!!

    Just by making a move, she has already secured such a level of reward...

    Fur-trimmed cotton-padded jacket, true to its reputation!

 Chapter 139: 132, NPC Candidate No. 4 (Monthly Pass Extra 11)

    "Yang, I need to move into your ce, right?"

    After signing the contract, Jiang Yuqi asked.

    "It would be best, but if you don''t mind the hassle, you can alsoe back to live."

    Yang Hao didn''t insist on whether Jiang Yuqi lived at his ce or not; it was up to her.

    However,pared to her current living conditions, he guessed that the little nanny would probably like therge t at Star Cloud Bay.

    Yang Hao nned to let the newly hired nanny live in the guest room next to Xixi''s bedroom, which was thirty square meters in size and quite spacious.

    Alternatively, she could share a room with Xixi if she wanted to.

    Ding!

    Triggered a welfare mission: [The Nanny''s Transformation]

    As the exclusive nanny of a wealthy daughter, you need toprehensively elevate your personal qualities, such as knowledge, vision, fashion sense, consumption view, and so on...

    Welfare 1: One hundred percent cashback for nanny cultivation funds

    (Note: Fixed assets can be registered under the host''s name during the training process, with a certain chance of a critical hit cashback, up to ten times!)

    Welfare 2: Study Card*5, Random Skill Card*1

    Just as Yang Hao was about to leave, the System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Uh!

    Welfare mission!!

    Not bad, not bad...

    Yang Hao unconsciously nced at Jiang Yuqi, revealing a smile on his face.

    Well, she''s not a nanny!!

    She''s a lucky koi!

    She''s my candidate for NPC No. 4!!

    In fact, after developing Sun Xinyi into NPC No. 3, Yang Hao had already been nning the candidates for NPC No. 4.

    And judging purely by external conditions, there were roughly six women who met the NPC conversion criteria: Jiang Yuqi, Wang Bingru, Cai Meichen, Xu Yali, Xu Meizhu, and the previous temporary girlfriend Guan Mengmeng.

    Of course, this list excluded his sister-inw Li Manni!

    And in Yang Hao''s mind, he divided these six women into two tiers.

    The first tier included Jiang Yuqi, Wang Bingru, and Guan Mengmeng.

    Cai Meichen, Xu Yali, and Xu Meizhu were considered second tier, partly because their beauty was slightly pale inparison with the first-tier trio, and also because all three had strong, independent woman attributes.

    Yang Hao wasn''t keen on dealing with strong women for now; he just wanted them to help him make money peacefully!

    So the first priority was obviously the three from the first tier. The temporary girlfriend had only been messaging on social media recently, with no real progress.

    Bingru was Xueru''s sister and had a somewhat sensitive identity, plus she was an undergrad who nned on applying for graduate school. Yang Hao felt a bit reluctant to make a move on her.

    After this process of elimination, the nanny should be the top candidate!

    And now that a welfare mission had been triggered on her behalf, it seemed she had great potential...

    Let''s not even talk about the cashback critical hit, five Study Cards were still pretty sweet, as the previous ones had all been used up!

    Plus, there was the very first "Random Skill Card" he had received!

    He opened the System Warehouse to check the exnation for this "Random Skill Card."

    (Using this card allows the host to randomly obtain a max-level skill!)

    Nice!!!

    Yang Hao clicked to use it immediately.

    Ding!

    Random Skill Card exchange sessful!

    Congrattions to the host for acquiring the skill: Fiery Eyes!

    (Note: This skill can identify the authenticity of antiques, paintings, or even human body structure. From now on, there will be no forgeries in your sight, and silicone imnts will have nowhere to hide. Drink milk with confidence!)

    Oh crap!

    Awesome!!!

    Yang Hao inwardly shouted, and his gaze toward Jiang Yuqi changed again.

    From now on, she was no longer Mrs. Jiang, the little teacher, or the nanny, but my precious Qiqi!!

    This wee gift was quite sincere!

    However, the smile brimming on Yang Hao''s face, as well as his "ill-intentioned" gaze, somewhat panicked Jiang Yuqi.

    Had he revealed his true nature right after signing the contract?

    No way!!

    My poor Lass Xixi is about to enter the mansion of a viin!

    "Lu, can you take a day off tomorrow to go with me to Mr. Yang''s house to report for work... "

    After Yang Hao left, Jiang Yuqi pitifully pulled on Liang XiaoLu''s arm.

    "Sure!"

    "No problem!"

    Liang XiaoLu agreed cheerfully. She was quite curious about what the home of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s CEO would look like.

    Star Cloud Bay.

    When Yang Hao returned home, he discovered the already-tired Xixi had fallen asleep.

    His sister-inw Li Manni was mopping the floor, while Xu Wenqian was taking selfies on the balcony.

    The riverside night view was stunning at this hour, and Yang Hao''s balcony was an excellent spot for it. She was indeed getting nice pictures!

    But could this little "Director Li" trinket have some awareness? Don''t you see your family''s Director Li working hard over there!

    While Yang Hao was silently criticizing, suddenly a row of text appeared before him: Detected a B-grade breast pad! Host, please be wary of fake breasts to avoid being deceived!!

    Uh...

    Yang Hao paused, first ncing at his naturally beautiful sister-inw. Those couldn''t possibly be fake; he had watched her grow up!

    Right, his gaze had indeed lingered on Xu Wenqian just now.

    No wonder they looked bigger todayˇŞit was all an illusion!

    In fact, Xu Wenqian indeed had her reasons for that. Her roommate''s figure was too sensational. If she didn''t employ some tricks, the disparity would be too obvious, making her seem underage byparison!

    "Manni, stop it,"

    "For such a big house, we should just hire a part-time cleaner."

    Li Manni''s forehead was sweating; as the typical good wife and mother, she was solid with house chores, with not a hint of pretense.

    Yang Hao hadn''t even nned on having the new nanny, Jiang Yuqi, clean the house, let alone his sister-inw Li Manni.

    "It''s not tiring at all, no need to waste money," replied Li Manni nonchntly.

    Yang Hao shook his head gently. This girl was used to being frugal.

    Well, in the future, he needed to encourage her to progress in her spending habitsˇŞto never be thrifty!

    Manni and Wenqian didn''t stay over that night and left sometime after ten.

    Yang Hao also went to bed early. He had been up until the small hours the night before and needed to catch up on sleep!

    The next day.

    Yang Hao woke up naturally and habitually checked the time on his phoneˇŞit was just past seven o''clock.

    Then he saw the bank deposit notification on his phone.

    One for one hundred thousand, another for one million one hundred thousand!

    The 100,000 is a reward for losing weight.

    And 1.1 million is the earnings from the short video!

    Did Meng Chacha create another hit??

    Yang Hao opened Kuaiyin and took a nce, turned out it was true!

    She had posted a vlog about receiving an apartment at Jiangzhong Haoting yesterday evening, and now the likes had already surpassed 500,000. Coupled with the increase in her followers and the data from her previous videos, she had brought in over a million in earnings for Yang Hao just yesterday.

    Yang Hao clicked on thement section of this video and swept through, unsurprisingly, most of them were fawningments.

    [Brother, really not considering taking concubines? I''m super saucy!]

    [Big brother, don''t be too strict with gender, I''m super cool with anything!]

    [Seeing the master acquiring a new residence, this old servant is overjoyed!]

    [Boss, build a security booth at the entrance of the courtyard, I''ll start the job tomorrow!]

    [This ount is popr, and I''m really not envious at all, ordinary people can''t replicate this!]

    [Can''t imagine this is a house in Jiangcheng, it''s bigger than the big yard back in my rural hometown!]

    Showing off wealth and skirting the line are indeed the most stable ''passwords'' for traffic.

    And the effect of unting wealth is actually better than skirting the line, because there are too many women doing thetter now. Even those who are average-looking in real life can brush up against the line after being beautified by filters, the threshold is very low.

    But showing off wealth is different. Even if you''re renting luxury cars and mansions, the cost is very high, and fake rich people are easily exposed, and their persona copses.

    There are many examples of such copses on Kuaiyin.

    "Daddy, our house is too big..."

    "It takes a long time to get from my room to yours!"

    At this moment, Xixi, yawning, wandered into her father''s room, stillining.

    "So do you like our old home or our new one?"

    Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "Hmm..."

    "The new one!"

    After thinking, Xixi felt it was better to have arger home, plenty of space to run around in. She had yed hide and seek with Wenqian for a long timest night.

    "Daddy, it''s just that there are too few people at home. How about asking little aunt and Wenqian to move in?"

    Xixi was a child who loved lively atmospheres, and she felt very happy and bustling when little aunt and Wenqian were around.

    "How about if we ask Mrs. Qiqi to live with us?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Mrs. Qiqi?"

    "Is it possible?"

    "Of course, that would be great~!" Xixi''s eyes brightened, and she nodded repeatedly.

    "Then I''ll talk to Mrs. Qiqi about it..."

    Yang Hao said with a smile as he touched the little girl''s forehead, "Go wash up, or you''ll bete!"

    "Mmm-hmm!"

    "Daddy, you must talk to Mrs. Qiqi seriously!"

    Xixi nodded again and again, not forgetting to remind him.

    Eight o''clock sharp.

    The father and daughter arrived at the kindergarten.

    Jiang Yuqi, as usual, was at the entrance to pick up the kids. However, she had already talked to the head of the kindergarten about resigning and had introduced a ssmate to take over her job, so the head was quite willing to let her go.

    "Yang, just wait for me a moment after I hand over my duties, then I''ll be free to go."

    After receiving Xixi, Jiang Yuqi said to Yang Hao.

    "Sure, I''ll wait for you in the car!"

    Yang Hao waited in the car for about half an hour, and then a hurried Jiang Yuqi trotted to the roadside, opening the car door to seat herself in the passenger side: "Yang, go to my rentalmunity first to pick up my luggage, and then Lu also wants toe over."

    "Okay!"

    Yang Hao nodded, drove to Jiang Yuqi''s residentialmunity first, where Liang Xiaolu was already waiting at the gate with Jiang Yuqi''s suitcase.

    "Yang, whichmunity do you live in?"

    After getting into the car, Liang Xiaolu curiously asked.

    "Star Cloud Bay!"

    Yang Hao answered casually while steering the car.

    He was already ustomed to being a resident of Star Cloud Bay and didn''t realize that saying he lived at Star Cloud Bay could actually be a flex.

    However, these three words still had a considerable impact on a worker like Liang Xiaolu, who showed a shocked expression on her face.

    Star Cloud Bay!

    The top luxury residence in Jiangcheng!

    She had only heard about it before but never expected to visit it today.

    Jiang Yuqi had heard from Xixi about the move, but she was still curious about this famous luxury residential area in Jiangcheng.

    There was a bit of traffic during the morning rush hour, and after about forty minutes.

    Yang Hao took the two of them into the elevator.

    As the elevator doors opened, both showed the same shocked expression Li Manni and Xixi had when they first moved in.

    Whose "entryway" is forty or fifty square meters big!

    That''s outrageous!

    Yang Hao was already used to it and ushered them to change into slippers, then they entered the house after facial recognition: "Jiang, record your faceter on."

    "Mmm-hmm."

    Jiang Yuqi numbly nodded her head, at this moment she was overwhelmed by the indoor sights.

    Just the living room wasrger than the three-bedroom they were renting...

    Every detail of the modern-style d¨¦cor oozed an air of high-end sophistication.

    "Wow! It''s really huge!!"

    Liang Xiaolu couldn''t help but exim, then turned to ask Yang Hao, "Yang, how big is this house in square meters?"

    "688 square meters!"

    Yang Hao replied offhand and, carrying Jiang Yuqi''s suitcase, pointed to the bedroom next to Xixi''s princess room, "Jiang, you live in this one. Settle in your luggage."

    "Oh, okay!"

    Jiang Yuqi felt her eyes were not enough to take it all in; every decoration in the house seemed to have been chosen with care. The thought of working here in the future gave her an inexplicable thrill.

    So this is what it''s like to be a housemaid for a wealthy family...

    "Yang, may I take a look around the house?"

    Liang Xiaolu timidly asked.

    "Feel free."

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively; there were no secrets in his house.

    "Thank you, Yang..."

    Liang Xiaolu''s face lit up with joy, and she immediately began to tour the ce.

    Yang Hao then took Jiang Yuqi to the bedroom she would be staying in. The room was about thirty square meters,plete with a wardrobe, dressing table, desk, and much more spacious than most ordinary main bedrooms...

    Comparing this room to the one she rented, Jiang Yuqi suddenly felt that being a nanny wasn''t such a bad profession after all!

 Chapter 140: 133, how many good sisters do you actually have (asking for monthly votes)

    "Just have a look around while I go change clothes, then we''ll head out,"

    Yang Hao said before heading to the master bedroom.

    Jiang Yuqi explored her new work environment with the curiosity of a baby.

    "Qiqi, I really want to ask Yang if his family needs a second nanny!"

    Liang XiaoLu, who had already finished touring, leaned close to her best friend and sighed.

    "Then just ask~"

    "Who knows, Yang might really need one!"

    Jiang Yuqi shrugged; before she came, she had some resistance to the job of a nanny, but now that feeling had vanishedpletely.

    God damn nanny!

    This is called a Chief Executive Officer of Human Gic Civilization Inheritance and Cultivation Research!

    Before, Jiang Yuqi thought Yang Hao made up this title just to fool her, but now she felt it was fitting to use such a high-end name!

    If she hadn''t epted this offer from Yang, she probably never would have had the chance to live in such a mansion in her life!

    "I''ve only heard about how amazing mansions are, but today I''ve truly seen it. Rich people really do not live on the same dimension as us..."

    Liang XiaoLu sighed again and then pulled Jiang Yuqi onto the balcony: "Qiqi, the view from this balcony is absolutely stunning, it''s perfect for taking photos."

    "From now on, you can look down on the river view every day, wow, I''m so jealous~"

    Liang XiaoLu said as she took out her phone to take selfies.

    Jiang Yuqi stood by the floor-to-ceiling window on the balcony and looked out; the scenery was breathtaking, the view unmatched...

    And there were two wicker chairs on the balcony. She couldn''t even imagine how nice it would be to lie there, basking in the sun, enjoying the view of the river.

    Well, I love this work environment!

    Jiang Yuqi was also in a great mood and took a couple of selfies with Liang XiaoLu.

    When Yang Hao came out after changing, the two girls were sitting on the sofa editing photos. Even girls as good-looking as them always tweak their pictures before sharing them on social media, aiming for perfection.

    "Jiang, let''s go."

    Yang Hao had changed into a casual outfit he bought from Herm¨¨s, and having recently slimmed down to a normal weight range, he looked really sharp.

    He had the air of a powerful CEO!

    "Yang, you should just call me Qiqi,"

    "I have a younger brother, and people always end up calling him ''little Jiang''..." Jiang Yuqi said.

    "Sure!"

    Yang Hao nodded as he walked out, asking, "Do you have a driver''s license?"

    "Yes,"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, "But I haven''t touched a car since driving school."

    "That''s fine, drivinges with practice. You''ll get the hang of it in a month or two..."

    Yang Hao was nning to buy a car, more urately, for himself, but under the pretext of cultivating the nanny''s driving skillsˇŞa chance to exploit the System.

    Although the U8 wasfortable to drive, people always crave something new.

    That''s why you see some men who have beautiful wives yet still have affairs!

    Sometimes, the people they cheat with might not evenpare to their own spouses.

    The reason, in short, is they''re tired of the same old thing.

    After a constant diet of exotic delicacies, even a simple meal of porridge and pickles can taste incredibly delicious.

    So the infamous old mistress who recently became a hot topic wasn''tpletely iprehensible.

    But still, goddamn, it''s hard on the eyes!!

    Asizens say: This is real hunger!!

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    "Yang, do I really need to drive for this job?"

    Jiang Yuqi asked, curious.

    "Of course."

    Yang Hao nodded, "In the future, you''ll need to take Xixi to tutoring sses and go grocery shopping, and so on. Having a car for transportation is a must."

    "Oh."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, thinking that a nanny for a wealthy family should indeed know how to drive.

    "So, Yang, are you taking us to buy a car now?"

    Liang XiaoLu quickly grasped the implication.

    "Right."

    Yang Hao had already sent a message to Liu Zifeng''s girlfriend, Feng Lina.

    He nned to test drive a Panamera.

    Before, the Panamera used to be one of Yang Hao''s dream cars.

    But now, buying it was more for fun; he would drive it for a few days for novelty before handing it over to Jiang Yuqi for grocery shopping...

    Personally, Yang Hao preferred driving SUVs, with their better view and more suited to his burly frame.

    "Buying a car specifically for Qiqi?"

    Liang XiaoLu asked instinctively.

    "Yeah, we only have one car at home now; it''s not enough," Yang Hao replied offhandedly.

    However, both Liang XiaoLu and Jiang Yuqi were shocked.

    Buying a car specifically for the family''s nanny!

    Utterly outrageous in terms of extravagance!!

    After leaving Star Cloud Bay, Yang Hao drove straight to the Porsche dealership where Feng Lina worked.

    When Yang Hao parked, Jiang Yuqi and Liang XiaoLu were even more astonished.

    Porsche!!

    The car this gentleman was getting for his nanny was a Porsche!!

    The two girls were shocked and bewildered...

    Previously, they thought a car for a nanny would just be a normalmuter vehicle!

    But Yang Hao had actually taken them to a Porsche dealership!!

    Even the cheapest Macan costs around six or seven hundred thousandnded!

    Buying a six- or seven-hundred-thousand-yuan car for a nanny to use for grocery shopping, absolutely ridiculous!!

    "Hao!"

    Feng Lina, knowing Yang Hao wasing, had been waiting at the doorway and greeted him with a smile.

    "What colors do you have in stock for the Panamera?"

    Yang Hao asked as he walked into the showroom.

    "We have all colors except for rose red and midnight blue,"

    Feng Lina said, though she couldn''t help but nce at Jiang Yuqi and Liang XiaoLu who were following after Yang Hao.

    When Yang Hao moved into his new home a couple of days ago, she hadn''t seen these two girls around.

    Indeed, it seems thepany of rich men is always changing.

    Feng Lina thought to herself.

    At the showroom, Yang Hao turned around and asked Jiang Yuqi, "Qiqi, which color do you like?"

    This car was mainly to be used by Jiang Yuqi for grocery shopping; Yang Hao would only drive it for a couple of days, so he let her choose the color, giving the little nanny a sense of involvement.

    "I''m choosing the color?"

    Ever since she walked into the 4S shop, Jiang Yuqi was confused, especially since she had just nced at the price tag of the Panamera, which was more than 1.2 million!

    A little nanny driving a car worth over 1.2 million??

    The thought was surreal!

    Simply unbelievable!!

    "Of course, the car will mainly be driven by you..."

    Yang Hao nodded seriously.

    "Hao, is thisdy your wife?"

    Feng Lina asked with a smile.

    "No, my sister."

    Yang Hao casually replied, girls need to save face after all, saying nanny out loud just doesn''t sound nice, does it?

    "Hao has a sister? I didn''t hear about her before!" Feng Lina pretended to be surprised; since they were quite familiar with each other, she was obviously teasing.

    Yang Hao obviously understood her meaning and replied lightly, "God-sister."

    GOD-sister, in the first tone!

    Not in the fourth tone!

    Yang Hao exined in his mind.

    Otherwise, a gentleman like himself was always prone to being misunderstood...

    Feng Linaughed, wishing she could dedicate a song to this local tyrant Hao: "How Many ''Good Sisters'' Do You Really Have"

    "Beautiful, both the Fine White and Papaya Orange suit you," Feng Lina rmended to Jiang Yuqi and then pointed at the orange car by the window. "That''s the Papaya Orange, very eye-catching."

    In fact, Jiang Yuqi had already noticed the orange car, which was very dazzling in the sunlight, and such a color was lessmon on the road, not as ubiquitous as ck, white, or red.

    It was only after hearing Feng Lina''s words that she learned this color was called Papaya Orange!

    Although she didn''t know why it was named that, the color met Jiang Yuqi''s aesthetic standards.

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    "Do you like that color?"

    Seeing that Jiang Yuqi''s gaze lingered for a long time, Yang Hao asked.

    "Yeah, it''s very pretty!"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded.

    "Then it''s settled, this color it is!"

    "Let''s go, Nana, to make the payment..."

    There were other arrangementster on, and Yang Hao did not want to waste too much time on buying a car.

    "Sure thing!"

    "Hao,e with me!"

    "The two beautifuldies, please wait in the VIP lounge."

    Feng Lina beamed with a smile, thinking to herself, if only cars could always sell this easily!

    Too bad she only had Hao as a wealthy friend...

    "Hao, should we put thedy''s name on it?"

    On the way to the finance department, Feng Lina asked with a grin.

    "No, put it in my own name." Yang Hao replied.

    "Okay."

    Feng Lina nodded, thinking to herself that this "sister" must not hold enough status in Hao''s heart, as the Cayenne before was directly put in her name.

    "Hao, do you have any more ''god-sisters'' like her?"

    "My performance next month will depend on your ''god-sisters''..."

    After Yang Haopleted the payment, Feng Lina teased him with a chuckle.

    "If you know of any suitable ones, you could introduce them to me~"

    Yang Hao replied with a shrug and a smile.

    "Isn''t Mengmeng suitable?"

    Feng Lina brought up her cousin Guan Mengmeng again, feeling that her cousin was no worse than the one waiting in the lounge.

    "Hmm, suitable."

    Yang Hao nodded candidly, as Doctor Guan with considerable assets indeed was on his list of NPCs to develop.

    Based on Sun Xinyi''s case, it appeared that looks, body, education, and character were the main factors for the System scoring.

    On these four points, Guan Mengmeng should be quite outstanding.

    But the problem was, they really had no established connection...

    In the VIP lounge.

    The staff brought Jiang Yuqi and Liang XiaoLu two cups of coffee and some snacks.

    "Equipping a nanny with a million-dor luxury car!"

    "Yang, that''s just insanely generous!"

    After taking a sip of coffee, Liang XiaoLu couldn''t help but exim.

    "Yeah, I''m still a bit stunned!"

    "Did Yang say I should drive it when I go to buy groceries..."

    Jiang Yuqi said while rubbing her forehead, the whole situation was too overwhelming for her.

    "That''s the case!"

    "Yang bought you a Panamera to do grocery shopping..."

    Liang XiaoLu found the situation utterly absurd as she spoke.

    When did the Panamera be a grocery car!!

    If that''s the case, she isn''t even qualified to buy groceries!

    Because, she doesn''t have a Panamera...

    Jiang Yuqi took a deep breath and then said self-mockingly, "And to think, I pondered it for a whole day yesterday!"

    "If I had known it was like this, hesitating for a second would have been disrespectful to Yang..."

    Liang XiaoLu nodded earnestly in agreement, "I thought a sry of 300,000 a year was already excessive."

    "But it turns out, that was just the beginning!!"

    "Living in a 688-square-meter luxury mansion in Star Cloud Bay, driving a Panamera, earning a sry of 300,000 a year..."

    "Even executives atrgepanies might not get such treatment!"

 Chapter 155: 148, Yang Hao, fifty thousand! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    At that moment, everyone had but three words in their minds: What''s her angle?

    What on earth would such a young, pretty, and wealthy girl see in an older man with a child from a previous marriage?

    Could she really just be after the role of a stepmother??

    While everyone was deep in their musings, Yang Hao, having parked the car, walked into the banquet hall with Liu Yani.

    "Hao is here."

    Hao Fang was the first to spot Yang Hao.

    Then everyone''s gaze shifted towards the entrance of the banquet hall.

    Yang Hao was dressed in a casual Hermes suit that day, looking very sharp. Especially after losing some weight, he appeared remarkably refreshed and lively.

    "Hao has a different aura about him, looks a lot younger!"

    Yang Huizhi remarked with emotion.

    "Indeed, he looks about thirty now," Hao Fang nodded and agreed.

    In his heart, Liang Fei quietly muttered, This doesn''t look like someone in dire straits, but rather has a sessful person''s air.

    "Uncle, Aunt, Little Aunt..."

    Walking over to the table where the Yang Family members were seated, Yang Hao first greeted a few of the elders.

    "Hao, when did you get yourself such a beautiful girlfriend like Xinyi? We had no idea at home; you kept it very well hidden!"

    Aunt Hao Fang teased.

    "Well, now you know!"

    "Xinyi, this is Aunt."

    Yang Hao ced his hand naturally on Sun Xinyi''s shoulder and introduced her.

    "Huizhen has already introduced us."

    "You sure know how to make a big move in silence," Hao Fang sighed.

    Yang Hao simply smiled, not saying much, and took a seat with Sun Xinyi.

    "Hao, have you made a fortune again?"

    Liang Xiaojun nced at Yang Hao sitting across from him and ventured to ask.

    "Not bad, I made a little money!"

    Yang Hao gave a nomittal response. He understood this little uncle of his: he was the kind of rtive everyone has, the one who despises the poor and fawns over the rich.

    When your family is doing well, he licks your boots more than anyone, but if you fall on hard times, he has a basketful of snide remarks and mockery at the ready.

    If you had to sum up such a rtive in four words, it would be: better off without them.

    So Yang Hao was somewhat reluctant to entertain his little uncle.

    However, such rtives are not entirely useless after all; they do serve a certain purpose.

    For instance, they can be used as a backdrop to showcase yourself!

    "Are we giving red envelopes today or writing in the gift ledger?"

    Not seeing any red envelopes on the table, Yang Hao asked.

    "Writing in the gift ledger."

    Liang Xiaojun pointed to a corner of the banquet hall where a table was set up with three people sitting behind it, receiving gifts.

    "Hao, now that you''ve made some money, you should remember to repay your gratitude!"

    "Your Uncle helped you a lot when you were in a tight spot..."

    Liang Xiaojun added, obviously suggesting that Yang Hao should contribute a generous gift, and at the same time curious to see just how much his wealthy nephew would give, to confirm if he had truly made money.

    "You are right, Uncle."

    Yang Hao nodded, while inwardly he snarked: Do I need you to remind me?

    Uncle''s family was truly beyond reproach toward Yang Hao. Knowing Yang Hao needed money, they did not hesitate to give him a hundred thousand yuan.

    Although Yang Hao had already repaid the money, he remembered the favor.

    Not all rtives are willing to help you out in your time of need!!

    The reality is, not throwing a few bitingments your way is considered good enough.

    Yang Hao stood up from his seat, ready to contribute his gift.

    "Let''s go too, no need to wait for Big Brother and Sister-inw..."

    Seeing Yang Hao getting up, Liang Xiaojun also stood up. No one at the table had given their gifts yet; they had been waiting for Yang Guomin to arrive.

    Liang Xiaojun, curious how much his seemingly prosperous nephew would give, took the initiative to organize the group.

    "Hao, why haven''t your parentse yet?"

    Yang Guofu asked.

    "I''m not sure, maybe there''s traffic on the road!"

    Yang Hao had sent a WeChat message to his mother when he left Guanjiang Lanting. She replied that they were about to leave, so they should have been arriving soon.

    "Alright, then let''s not wait for them."

    The group from the table proceeded to the gift ledger station.

    Writing in the gift ledger is a traditional way of receiving gifts. The host family usually finds someone with beautiful handwriting to record all the gifts from friends and rtives.

    The person responsible for collecting the money is a trusted family member of the host. Currently, seated behind the gift table collecting money are two people; one is the sister of Yang Hao''s sister-inw, Tian Miaomiao, and the other is Sun Qingmei, the sister of Yang Hao''s aunt.

    It''s clear to see that in Uncle''s family, the women are indeed capable of carrying half the sky; there were no members of the Yang Family handling the money.

    "Yang Guofu, two thousand."

    Approaching the gift table, Yang Guofu passed over the cash he had prepared in advance.

    He and his siblings had already agreed to give two thousand each per family.

    The person in charge of recording was an ountant from Yicheng Steel Group, surnamed Liu.

    ountant Liu had excellent penmanship, and the leaders of Yicheng Steel Group would always ask for his help with their family celebrations.

    For this grandchild''s full-month celebration, Yang Guoqiang had also invited ountant Liu over.

    "Yang Guofu!"

    "Is this Director Yang''s cousin?"

    ountant Liu recorded the amounts while casually asking a question.

    "Mm, I''m the third child in the family," Yang Guofu nodded in confirmation.

    Sun Qingmei, who was collecting the money, knew Yang Guofu as well, and greeted this "rtive by marriage," but in her mind, she thought that people from the old Yang Family didn''t give a small amount for the gift money.

    Their Sun Family side all gave a unified gift of one thousand, after all, it was just a baby''s full-month celebration, not a major event like a wedding.

    "Yang Huizhen, two thousand."

    "Yang Huizhi, two thousand."

    After Yang Guofu had given his gift, his two sisters also passed their money over one after another.

    "It seems these are sisters from the main family."

    ountant Liu was a man in his fifties with a propensity to chat, muttering as he wrote down the names.

    After several elders had given their gifts, Liang Fei approached with a cheerful smile: "Liang Fei, two thousand."

    Seeing him give two thousand, Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen couldn''t help but nce at him, as ording to the local customs, unmarried younger brothers and sisters actually didn''t need to give gift money.

    Because being unmarried meant not having established one''s own household, so it wouldn''t matter if Liang Fei didn''t give a gift at all.

    Of course, this still depended on personal circumstances; some people used customs as an excuse to save money, while others, feeling goodwill toward their siblings, were willing to spend it.

    So Liang Fei giving money wasn''t an issue, but the problem was that he gave quite a bit, as much as the elders.

    What Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen didn''t know was that Liang Fei''s decision to give the gift was actually prompted by his father, Liang Xiaojun.

    Liang Xiaojun wanted to suck up to his second brother''s family and nned to give more money during the full-month celebration, but since Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen had already agreed to give two thousand per family, it wouldn''t look good if he acted differently, so he came up with the idea of sending the money through his son.

    Liang Fei felt very proud giving the money, as two thousand was already a lot.

    Watching ountant Liu write down his name, Liang Fei finally stepped aside, content, and then turned his gaze to Yang Hao.

    He thought to himself, if I, as the younger brother, have given two thousand, you, as the older brother, surely can''t give less than me.

    Yang Hao hadn''t been paying attention to Liang Fei, his cousin. He took Sun Xinyi''s backpack and, under everyone''s watchful eyes, pulled out a stack of red bills.

    Holy crap!

    Ten thousand!

    To give so much!!!

    Everyone was astonished.

    Especially Liang Xiaojun, who had just mentioned Yang Hao, had not expected this elder nephew to really be "grateful"!

    To give ten thousand for a full-month celebration!

    Sun Qingmei and Tian Miaomiao, sitting behind the table collecting money, were also a bit stunned, as ten thousand was currently thergest amount given.

    The people who gave that were parents-inw of Yang Hao''s cousin.

    In fact, it was just like transferring money from one hand to the other within the family.

    But Yang Hao''s case was different; he was actually giving out that much...

    However, just when everyone was in shock, Yang Hao took out another stack of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag.

    Holy shit!

    Twenty thousand!!

    Liang Fei''s eyes bulged out.

    Liang Xiaojun unconsciously opened his mouth in astonishment.

    You''re trying to show gratitude, but isn''t this a bit too much?

    If you give twenty thousand, where is my second brother going to put his attention if not on our four thousand!!

    Liang Xiaojun was feeling some regret, thinking he shouldn''t have spoken about being "grateful."

    But from the current situation, it seemed his words didn''t make a difference; Yang Hao obviously came prepared!

    Yet, while everyone was still stunned, Yang Hao took out three more stacks of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag and spoke indifferently, "Yang Hao, fifty thousand!"

    Holy crap!!

    Fifty thousand!!!

    Huh???

    This...

    Everyone''s faces were filled with shock.

    If it had been ten or twenty thousand, folks might have just been momentarily impressed.

    But fifty thousand was truly too much!

    In a city like Yicheng, where many people earned a monthly sry of three to four thousand, Yang Hao casually spending fifty thousand was equivalent to an entire year''s sry for some.

    Liang Fei swallowed hard, his gaze towards his elder cousin involuntarily changing.

    A man who could give a gift of fifty thousand must naturally earn a significant amount of money.

    Thinking back on how he wanted to control this elder cousin, it now seemed somewhatughable.

    Liang Xiaojun also had aplex expression. Giving fifty thousand in one go suggested that this elder nephew might have really struck it rich again.

    "Are you Director Yang''s nephew?"

    ountant Liu,ing to his senses, began to write the name, curiously asking.

    "Mm-hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded, but didn''t say much else.

    Sun Qingmei couldn''t help but take several more nces at Yang Hao. Her sister had told her about this nephew, how he was once sessful with five hotpot restaurants in Jiangcheng, and then they all went under, leaving him with a huge debt, even his wife left...

    But looking at him now, he seems to have made it big again!

    Really capable!

    Sun Qingmei inwardly marveled, but her hands never stopped working, cing stack after stack of red bills into the bill counter.

    Tian Miaomiao, standing nearby, was taking a serious look at Yang Hao. She''d heard her sister talk about this man, who her brother-inw even jokingly considered introducing to his own elder brother ˇŞ presumably him!

    Although it was a joke at the time, her sister scolded her brother-inw, using him of trying to push her into a pit of fire.

    But now, it seemed this man might not be so bad after all.

    Tall and mighty, quite handsome, and so generous with his money, the only drawback seemed to be that he was divorced with a kid, but it was a daughter, which wasn''t necessarily out of the question...

 Chapter 156: 149, Three NPCs Join Forces (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    ```

    "Sun Xinyi, ten thousand."

    After Yang Hao finished giving the money, Sun Xinyi took out another ten thousand and handed it over.

    Uh?

    Ten thousand!!

    This older sister-inw actually gave a gift of ten thousand!!!

    Liang Fei was stunned.

    As Yang Hao''s girlfriend, there was no need for Sun Xinyi to give a gift at all.

    If they were married, the two would be considered one entity, and Yang Hao''s fifty thousand couldpletely represent both of them.

    If they were to split, she would have no rtion with the Yang Family at all, and this money would be wasted!

    The only reason she was willing to give this money was to get on good terms with Yang Hao''s rtives, or you could say, to buy favor with this ten thousand yuan.

    In other words, she valued her rtionship with Yang Hao very, very much!

    So this ten thousand wasn''t just about the money, but also a reflection of her attitude towards the rtionship.

    Yang Guofu, Liang Xiaojun, and several other elders also showed surprise on their faces.

    Liang Xiaojun, in particr, being skilled at reading people''s expressions, keenly noticed that this young and beautiful girl seemed to be the one taking a more submissive stance in her rtionship with his grandnephew, Yang Hao.

    Therefore, the only reason a girl like her would be willing to lower her posture is one: the grandnephew was too powerful!

    Women all have a tendency to admire strength.

    It''s only in the front of a man they perceive to be far stronger than themselves that they would subconsciously lower their stance.

    That''s why there can be female goddesses who are mere bootlickers!!

    In front of a truly powerful man, so-called goddesses transform into genuine bootlickers!!

    It seems that the grandnephew hasn''t just made a little bit of money!

    Liang Xiaojun felt moved and was already nning to change the way he treated Yang Hao.

    "Hao, what are you working on now?"

    Back at the table, Liang Xiaojun started the conversation.

    "The work I''m doing recently is a bit mixed. The hotpot restaurant is preparing to reopen, I''ve started a fitness center, and furthermore, I have a position at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    Yang Hao knew what this little uncle was like, and nonchntly mentioned his businesses.

    As he predicted, Liang Xiaojun''s face immediately showed a shocked expression.

    The former grandnephew who was just a hotpot restaurant owner, now had multiple jobs!

    Yang Guofu was also very surprised, having not expected his grandnephew to have been quietly doing so much.

    Just as Liang Xiaojun was about to inquire further into Yang Hao''s situation, He Yufen and Yang Guomin arrived.

    "Big brother and sister-inw are here."

    Yang Huizhi stood up from her seat to greet them.

    "Big brother, why have you only just arrived?"

    "We''ve been waiting for you half the day!" Yang Guofu asked casually.

    "There was an ident on the overpass, traffic jam!"

    Yang Guomin shook his head.

    "It''s because you were dilly-dallying!"

    He Yufen couldn''t help but snark at the side, as Old Mr. Yang insisted on "cleaning the car" early in the morning, and only finished after his fishing buddy, Old Zhang, left.

    Ever since his son bought him a Mercedes, Old Mr. Yang sure has be diligent!!

    "Where do we give the gift?"

    Guilty, Old Mr. Yang quickly changed the subject.

    "Over there, we just came back from there..."

    Yang Guofu pointed casually.

    "Dad, let me take you there!"

    Yang Hao stood up proactively, then apanied his parents back to where the gift ledger was written.

    Right now, ountant Liu and Sun Qingmei were there discussing Yang Hao''s fifty thousand gift, not expecting him to return so soon.

    Seeing the main character arrive, they quickly shut their mouths.

    "Yang Guomin, two thousand."

    Old Mr. Yang took out the cash he had prepared and handed it over.

    "You must be our Director Yang''s older brother, right?"

    As ountant Liu was recording the entry, he asked.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Guomin nodded, "I also know you, ountant Liu, right?"

    "That''s me."

    ountant Liu smiled.

    And just then, Yang Hao handed over another stack of red bills, whispering, "Wang Xueru, ten thousand."

    Uh?

    Another ten thousand??

    Both Sun Qingmei and Tian Miaomiao at the side were somewhat surprised.

    They were also puzzled; why didn''t he give this money earlier?

    In fact, Yang Hao was also quite helpless. Due to having to leave Jiangcheng for two or three days, he told the two NPCs, Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu, about going back to his hometown for his brother''s first-month celebration.

    As a result, Mrs. Wang and Meng Chacha both proposed toe with him to the celebration.

    Since Yibao was in the picture, Yang Hao naturally wouldn''t agree.

    However, they then offered to help give gift money on his behalf, and with Wang Xueru eager for any opportunity to spend on Yang Hao, she directly offered to give a hundred thousand.

    Meng Chacha, wanting to please Brother-inw Yang, also offered a hundred thousand.

    Just yesterday, Sun Xinyi had also proposed giving more.

    Eventually, all three NPCs'' requests were turned down by Yang Hao, and he set the standard at ten thousand.

    Otherwise, giving a hundred thousand each would really be too ridiculous!!

    "Hao, who is this Wang Xueru?"

    He Yufen asked, curious.

    For someone to send money through her own son, that rtionship with her son must be quite good.

    Of course, that wasn''t the main point. The main point was that they actually gave ten thousand as a gift!!

    It must mean that she was very close to her nephew Yang Peng, but He Yufen felt very unfamiliar with this name.

    And thest name Wang wasn''t the surname of her daughter-inw''s family.

    "Uh, a friend."

    Yang Hao casually replied, as this rtionship was difficult to exin.

    "Is she also a friend of Dapeng?"

    Sun Qingmei asked, curiously.

    "Uh, yes!"

    Yang Hao nodded, then took out another stack of red bills and handed them over, "Meng Yuyu, ten thousand."

    Ah?

    Another ten thousand??

    Tian Miaomiao was dumbfounded at the side.

    Sun Qingmei was also astonished, "Thisˇ­ is she also a friend of Dapeng??"

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded guiltily.

    ```

    "Hao, do you also know Meng Yuyu?"

    He Yufen asked curiously.

    "I do, a younger sister..."

    Yang Hao replied casually, then patted his mom on the shoulder, "Alright, let''s go back to the feast!"

    Havingpleted his mission, Yang Hao hurriedly pulled his parents away.

    "When did Dapeng make such wealthy friends?"

    Sun Qingmei couldn''t help but exim.

    "Indeed, that''s quite a generous gift!"

    ountant Liu nodded in agreement.

    "I never heard Brother-inw mention these two friends..." Tian Miaomiao muttered softly.

    Just then, one of the stars of the day, Tian Shasha, Yang Hao''s sister-inw, came over with a smile. Having given birth not long ago, she was slightly plump, but it was apparent she had good foundations.

    Today was her son''s full month celebration, and Tian Shasha was naturally in a good mood. Her mother-inw was holding the baby, so she came over to check things out. After all, the gifts were all cash, and Tian Shasha didn''t quite trust her third aunt, Sun Qingmei.

    "Sis, you''vee at the right time."

    "Do you know Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu?"

    Tian Miaomiao asked her sister.

    "Could you repeat those names?" Tian Shasha was unfamiliar with the names her sister mentioned.

    "Wang Xueru."

    "Meng Yuyu!"

    Tian Miaomiao repeated.

    "Huh?"

    Tian Shasha thought hard and then shook her head with a bewildered look, "I don''t know them, what''s up?"

    "Huh?"

    "You really don''t know?!"

    Tian Miaomiao was shocked, "Each of them gave a gift of ten thousand!"

    "What, how much???"

    This time it was Tian Shasha''s turn to be astonished, her eyes widened in disbelief.

    "Ten thousand!" Tian Miaomiao repeated.

    "This..."

    Tian Shasha turned to ountant Liu, "Uncle Liu, let me see the cash gift book."

    She walked over to ountant Liu, who promptly pointed out the names of Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu that had just been written down.

    Tian Shasha frowned; she really did not remember these names at all.

    "They must be friends of Dapeng."

    At this moment, Sun Qingmei said.

    "His friends?"

    "Giving gifts of ten thousand??"

    Tian Shasha couldn''t help but recall a joke from the inte:

    A man posted: "Ex-girlfriend''s kid had a full month celebration, I angrily gave ten thousand!"

    Then the ex-girlfriend''s husband immediately took the child for a paternity test...

    Could the giver be an ex-girlfriend of my husband??

    But that doesn''t make sense; flipping the genders in that joke doesn''t really work.

    The child is mine; there''s no way he isn''t ours biologically.

    Could his ex-girlfriend simply be trying to make a presence known??

    Tian Shasha was full of question marks when she called her husband, Yang Peng, who was busy entertaining guests.

    Upon hearing his wife''s summons, he immediately ran over, "Wife, what''s wrong?"

    "You''re asking me what''s wrong?"

    Tian Shasha snorted and asked back, "Who is Meng Yuyu??"

    "Who??"

    Yang Peng waspletely confused.

    "Don''t y dumb!"

    "Meng Yuyu!" Tian Shasha crossed her arms, staring at her husband.

    "Huh??"

    Yang Peng carefully searched his brain for the name and then shook his head, "No impression!"

    "No impression, eh?"

    "What about Wang Xueru??" Tian Shasha asked again.

    "Wang Xueru??"

    Yang Peng thought for a moment, then shook his head again, "Don''t know her!"

    "Still pretending??"

    "You don''t know her, yet she gave us a gift of ten thousand!"

    Tian Shasha curled her lip, convinced that her husband was denying any rtionship with the two.

    "What?"

    "Gave ten thousand??"

    Yang Peng was shocked, he turned to ountant Liu and asked, "Uncle Liu, is this really happening?"

    "The money''s been received."

    ountant Liu nodded.

    "What do they look like??" Yang Peng asked with curiosity.

    "Yang Peng, you''re quite the actor!"

    "You don''t know what they look like, yet they gave a gift of ten thousand?"

    "Just say it, are they your ex-girlfriends??"

    "Don''t worry, I won''t get mad, I have to thank them! If you had a hundred such ex-girlfriends, we''d be rich!"

    At this moment, Tian Shasha''s feelings were quite mixed, like finding a hundred yuan bill on the road, but it was under dog poop.

    Pick it up, it feels nasty.

    Not pick it up...

    Well, there''s no chance of not picking it up!!

    The money must be picked up!

    But she had to scold the hical dog owner, can''t you clean up the poop.

    "Ex-girlfriend? I genuinely don''t know these two!"

    Yang Peng looked exasperated; he nced at the cash gift book with the names and couldn''t help butin, "Wang Xueru, Meng Yuyu, who the hell are those???"

    "Uncle Liu, you haven''t said yet, what do they look like?"

    Yang Peng asked again.

    "I don''t know what they look like either, they didn''te."

    "Someone else brought the money," ountant Liu said, spreading his hands.

    "Brother-inw, it was your older brother who brought the money!"

    At that moment, Tian Miaomiao chimed in from the side.

 Chapter 143: 136, Bring a Daughter-in-Law Back Home (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    "Is Xinyi reporting for work?"

    Cai Meichen furrowed her brows slightly; in her memory, that pretty second secretary didn''t seem to have much work to do at the moment.

    "Hmm, got it."

    "Let me know when she''s finished."

    Cai Meichen probably understood the implication of this "work report."

    She took another look at the tightly shut doors of the president''s office before turning to head back to her own.

    In the lounge.

    Sun Xinyi was deep in thought looking at her torn stockings...

    When she went into the boss''s office, she was wearing stockings; but when she came out, the stockings were gone.

    Is that reasonable?

    "Come back with me to my hometown this Saturday."

    Just as Sun Xinyi was contemting the issue with her stockings, Yang Hao''s voice suddenly rang out.

    "Going back to your hometown?"

    At first, Sun Xinyi was stunned, then her face filled with joy as she nodded her head.

    Although Yang hadn''t rified her status, the fact that he was willing to take her to meet his parents was enough to prove his regard for her.

    Moreover, these past few days she had been thinking about impressing Yang''s parents should she get the chance to meet them.

    And then there''s the matter of gifts.

    Out of the 1.88 million Yang Hao gave her earlier, she had left 880,000 for her parents and still had one million in her card.

    Yeah, she would use that one million to buy gifts for Yang''s parents.

    Although it''s like offering someone else''s flowers to Buddha, she really didn''t have much money of her own; the little she had saved didn''t even match a fraction of what Yang had given her.

    Di~

    Just as Sun Xinyi was nning how to spend the one million from her card on gifts for Yang''s parents,

    her mobile phone suddenly chimed.

    It was a deposit notification from the bank.

    She instinctively picked up her phone and nced at it.

    Then, her pupils dted abruptly, and her charmingly blushed face was filled with shock.

    She silently counted the zeros after the number 1.

    There were seven of them.

    This meant that Yang had just transferred ten million to her in one go!

    "Mr. Yang, this..."

    Sun Xinyi looked up at Yang Hao, naturally wanting to ask why he had transferred so much money to her.

    "Spending money."

    "Buy whatever you want, don''t hold back."

    Yang Hao responded cheerily, after all, he was generously spending the "System''s" money.

    Yibao has a dedicated five hundred million spending fund!

    Impossible to spend it all!

    She simply couldn''t use it all up!

    However, Yang Hao had his own ulterior motives for transferring ten million to Sun Xinyi at this time.

    Knowing her, she would definitely prepare generous gifts for his parents'' visit.

    And Yibao didn''t have much money.

    So, Yang Hao had to provide sufficient financial support!

    After all, the money from the "System"ˇŞwhether spent on Sun Xinyi''s family or Yang Hao''s was always staying within his own pot.

    There was no loss either way!

    "But, this is too much..."

    Sun Xinyi let out a breath, feeling an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.

    Just yesterday when she came back from Jingmen, she had been thinking of working hard in the future, helping Yang earn money and trying not to let him spend so much on her family for nothing.

    And the million meant for her family hadn''t even been allocated yet!

    Now Yang had transferred another ten million to her!

    There was no end to it!

    She literally couldn''t pay it all back!!

    Well, it seems she''ll have to perform Water Magic for Yang a few more times.

    He loves watching it...

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware of Yibao''s thoughts, or he certainly would have praised Yibao for being sensible!

    How to say it.

    That kind of scene would give a man an unprecedented sense of aplishment!

    Sun Xinyi tidied up her makeup in the restroom of the lounge, then left the president''s office feeling somewhat guilty.

    65 minutes!!

    Seeing her best friend finally emerge.

    Xu Yali stopped the timer, then silently calcted in her head, subtracting the opening ten minutes, the closing ten minutes, resulting in an estimated forty-five minutes for the main event!

    Mr. Yang really has a strong constitution!

    Xu Yali couldn''t help but marvel internally.

    Huh?

    The stockings are gone...

    It seems the main event was quite intense!!

    Xu Yali noticed this detail and couldn''t help marvelling about it once again in her thoughts.

    But Xu Yali wasn''t the only one who noticed; Wang Bingru, who had been silently observing the situation at the president''s office, had noticed too...

    Before, she only suspected that Yang and this pretty secretary had an inappropriate rtionship, but now she could confirm her guess.

    Wang Bingru couldn''t help thinking of her own sister.

    Probably her sister knew about Yang''s other women too, right?

    After all, men like him are very popr with women, and many young girls just throw themselves at him...

    "Xinyi, you and Mr. Yang really are like newlyweds with these little rendezvous!"

    "I was timing it just now; you spent a total of 65 minutes from the moment you went into his office until you came out..." Xu Yali whispered to Sun Xinyi at her desk, teasing her.

    "Li!"

    "You''re so improper!!"

    Sun Xinyi reprimanded with a blush on her cheeks.

    "Yo, yo, yo, is it me who''s improper, or is it you guys?!!" Xu Yali quipped with a twist of her lip and a suggestive wink, "By the way, are you satisfied with the vi and luxury car I selected for you guys?"

    "What?"

    "You picked them out?"

    Sun Xinyi looked at Xu Yali with a puzzled expression.

    "Of course, Mr. Yang asked me to handle it!"

    "He said he wanted to surprise you and told me to keep it a secret..."

    "So for the sake of holding onto my job, I had no choice but to keep it from you!" Xu Yali said while appeasingly massaging her best friend''s shoulders.

    "Li, you''re just the person to help me think this through."

    "Yang wants to take me back to his hometown this weekend, what do you think I should prepare as gifts for his parents?"

    For Sun Xinyi, this was a big deal; she had been contemting this ever since she left the CEO''s office.

    Her initial budget was one million, but now it had skyrocketed to eleven million.

    Yes, eleven million!

    Yibao had no intention of buying anything for herself.

    Her biggest wish had already been fulfilled by Yang.

    Now her family lived without worries, her parents had a vi and drove luxury cars, and her sister could afford a top tutor to prepare for college entrance exams.

    As for herself, she really didn''t have any strong consumer desires.

    She wasn''t the materialistic type to begin with, so she was quite indifferent to luxury goods; having them was just icing on the cake, but she was okay without them too.

    Therefore, the ten million that Yang had given her would be better spent on gifts for Yang''s parents, which could also make a good impression on them.

    "Mr. Yang is taking you back to his hometown?"

    "That''s great news!"

    Xu Yali''s face lit up with surprise, sincerely wishing her friend, who she''d grown up with, all the best.

    "Choosing gifts really depends on your budget," Xu Yali added.

    "Eleven million..."

    Sun Xinyi said.

    "How much???"

    Xu Yali had been speaking softly because they were in the office, but she couldn''t help eximing when she heard the figure of eleven million.

    So much so that Wang Bingru, busy at her own workstation, turned her gaze towards them.

    "How much?"

    "Xinyi, say that again..."

    Xu Yali, trying to control her emotions, asked again.

    "Eleven million."

    Sun Xinyi repeated quietly.

    "Are you sure that''s ''million'' at the end???"

    Xu Yali still wore a look of disbelief.

    "Hmm."

    Sun Xinyi nodded: "Just now, Yang transferred ten million to me as pocket money..."

    "Ten million!"

    "Pocket money???"

    Xu Yali''s eyes bulged, almost popping out of their sockets.

    "Yeah, that''s what Yang said."

    Sun Xinyi found the matter quite fantastical, too.

    I got a boyfriend.

    He gave me ten million as pocket money, telling me to spend it however I liked!

    If she were to post this on Kuaiyin, the replies would probably go like this:

    "Quick quick quick, someone tell her she''s dreaming with their pee!"]

    ["Move aside, my pee is the darkest, let me wake her up!"]

    ["That girl, even the turtles in the wishing well ran off overnight!"]

    ["Sis, I advise you to y 55555 in the lottery..."]

    "Our Mr. Yang is way too extravagant, isn''t he!"

    "Even his pocket moneyes in tens of millions!"

    "If that''s the case, you should bear him ten sons!!!"

    Xu Yali couldn''t help but exim.

    "We''re talking serious business here..."

    "What on earth should I give them?"

    Sun Xinyi rubbed her forehead, overwhelmed by the vast number of choices a high budget allowed, leaving her unsure of what to choose.

    "This needs careful and long-term consideration."

    "First find out Mr. Yang''s parents'' preferences, see what they need, and then target ordingly!"

    Strategist Xu Yali, stroking her chin, said.

    "But how would I know what Yang''s parents like..."

    Sun Xinyi gently shook her head.

    "Leave that to me!"

    Xu Yali''s face was filled with confident smiles.

    "Yeah yeah, thanks Li, I''ll count on you then. If it works out, I''ll treat you to a big meal!" Seeing Xu Yali looking so capable, Sun Xinyi immediately pledged her thanks.

    "A meal is all it takes to get me to agree?"

    "Come on, this is a project worth millions!"

    Xu Yali''s face took on a sly smile: "I want that LV bucket bag I likedst time..."

    "As long as you handle this well, that''s no problem!"

    For Sun Xinyi, this matter was the most important.

    CEO''s office.

    Yang Hao received a phone call from his mother, He Yufen.

    "Hao, this Sunday isn''t your uncle celebrating his grandson''s one-month birthday? Can you make it back?"

    Uncle Yang Guoqiang had a son and a daughter. The son got marriedst year and now had a grandson.

    In fact, his mother had already mentioned thisst week over the phone, and now that the day was drawing near, she specially called again to confirm.

    "Hmm, I''ll be back on Saturday."

    Yang Hao gave a definitive answer.

    "Okay, I''ll make you and Xixi some delicious food!"

    "I haven''t seen Xixi in so long, I wonder if the little girl still recognizes me as her grandma."

    When He Yufen heard that Yang Hao would be returning, her voice clearly conveyed a touch of joy.

    "Ask him if he''s found someone..."

    At this point, a man''s voice came from the phone, belonging to Yang Hao''s father, Yang Guomin, who was apparently right beside her.

    "Hao, did you hear that? Your dad is asking if you''ve found someone?"

    "So do you want me to have found someone or not?" Yang Hao asked with a chuckle.

    "Need you ask!"

    "Your uncle is already unting his grandson!"

    "He''s been bragging about it to me several times..."

    The voice of Yang Guomin huffed through the phone.

    "Alright then, I''ll bring you a daughter-inw first!"

    "You can see if you''re satisfied with her or not; if not, we can always switch..."

 Chapter 144: 137, little brother has his own ideas! (Vote for monthly tickets)

    "Look at that, are those even human words to use!"

    "If you''re still not satisfied, we''ll change it again! Just bring one home first!"

    Yang Guominined over the phone; the old man was 61 this year, and his greatest regret in life was not having a grandson.

    For their generation, not having a grandson was pretty much the same as having no descendents at all.

    He truly would die with his eyes open.

    He had some hope when his son and daughter-inw were still married.

    But after his son and daughter-inw got divorced, that hope was gone.

    Because of this, Old Mr. Yang fell severely ill.

    He was also so angry for a long time that he didn''t even bother with his son.

    Actually, sometimes older people really are like children, give them a piece of candy and they''ll be happy for a long time, but if you make them angry, they''ll ignore you. That''s why there''s the saying "old child."

    And the term "old child" really suited Old Mr. Yang.

    He was still arguing with his son!

    Even though he knew that the divorce was quite ruthless on the part of the daughter-inw, in Old Mr. Yang''s view, the question of whether it was excessive or not was another matter. You could at least leave us, the Yang family, with a descendent before leaving...

    As for his granddaughter Xixi, Old Mr. Yang always regarded her as an outsider.

    She would get married off once she grew up anyway!

    It can''t be helped, many of the old generation think this way.

    Yang Hao had even seen inws wailing in distress because their daughter-inw had given birth to a girl...

    "Hao, can you really bring a daughter-inw home for me?"

    He Yufen''s voice came through the phone again.

    "Never mind one, two or three are all fine..."

    Yang Hao joked cheerfully, as he now treated his parents like children. asionally calling them was just to cheer them up, so his way of talking was free and easy.

    "Look at that!"

    "Not a single honest word!"

    "And you still expect him to bring a daughter-inw back?"

    "It''ll be good enough if hees back himself!!"

    Yang Guomin''s voice came from the phone again.

    Yang Hao was about to joke around with his parents a bit more when someone knocked on his office door.

    "Dear oldrades, I''ve got some work to do, let''s talk about thister, I''lle back on Saturday..."

    Yang Hao called out and then hung up the phone.

    The one knocking was Cai Meichen. Although this executive director carried the title of a sried worker, she was doing the CEO''s job, busy to the point of being airborne since joining.

    "Mr. Yang, these documents are all for your signature."

    "These need your approval..."

    Cai Meichen brought the documents in, divided them into two piles, and ced them in front of Yang Hao.

    "Director Cai, you''ve worked hard."

    Yang Hao politely thanked her, then silently used a Study Card and said, "Director Cai, here''s the thing, I''d like to hear your detailed analysis of the contents of these documents."

    "Let''s discuss them together..."

    Although being a cker CEO was quitefortable, now that the System had arranged a Study Card for him, Yang Hao still wanted to absorb some useful knowledge and didn''t want to remain a puppet CEO forever.

    There''s a difference between not wanting to do something despite having the ability and not being able to do it because youck the ability!

    Yang Hao set a goal for himselfˇŞto be a hands-off manager who understood everything, even if he became one in the future.

    He couldn''t just be silent and go along with whatever his subordinates said.

    Otherwise, he''d end up as a CEO only in name!

    Cai Meichen wasn''t yet clear on the new CEO''s intentions, but since the leader had given an order, she would just follow it.

    So, for the next two hours, Cai Meichen ended up giving Yang Hao, the rookie CEO, a lively ss in enterprise management without even realizing it...

    Cai Meichen was one of those practical executives without any connections. If it came down to real skills, she wasn''t any lesspetent than the CEO she previously served, but in the workce, skill is important if it''s deemed important, and totally useless if not.

    Unless you''re truly an exceptional genius, a Combat Emperor who can suppress everything else.

    Otherwise, background, choices, and opportunities will alwayse before ability.

    It''s been said in middle school text books.

    "A good horse does note so often, but Bole who recognizes its worth does note often."

    Our country has a poption of 1.4 billion; we don''tck for talent.

    What''scking is the pair of eyes to discover the talent!

    Moreover, in many industries, there''s effectively no careerdder for talent.

    Take for example, the endless cycle of officials operating the sewing machines in the male ser teams!

    Ordinary people simply can''t afford to kickstart their careers in city teams, provincial teams, youth national teams...

    Every breakthrough in their careers requires lots of spending. In such a system, progression isn''t based on ser skills, but rather on the rtionships and financial power behind you!

    After Cai''s exclusive ss on enterprise management, Yang Hao, the cker CEO, went straight to pick up Xixi from school.

    "Daddy, Mrs. Qiqi wasn''t at kindergarten today..."

    After picking up Xixi, the little girl immediately pouted and told Yang Hao.

    "Missing Mrs. Qiqi?"

    Yang Hao asked, holding his precious daughter.

    "Mhm."

    Xixi nodded vigorously.

    "You''ll see her in a bit!"

    Yang Hao smiled and put the little girl in the car.

    "Really?"

    Xixi was skeptical, herrge eyes fluttering, her little face filled with expectation.

    Yang Hao didn''t exin further; he just drove home.

    "Wow, this car is so pretty~"

    The Panamera was already parked in the spot, and after getting out of the car, Xixi''s attention was captured by the brightly colored vehicle.

    "You like this car?"

    Yang Hao curiously watched the little girl, remembering that when Xixi saw the U8, she only mentioned, "It''s so big."

    "Mhm mhm..."

    Xixi nodded her head like a pecking chicken.

    "Then tomorrow, Daddy will drive this car to take you to school."

    Yang Hao affectionately patted the little girl''s head.

    "Eh?"

    "This is our car?"

    Xixi gasped in shock, her little mouth slightly widened.

    "That''s right, our car!"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "Yay~"

    "Our family has such a pretty carˇ­" Xixi cheered.

    "Was daddy''s previous car not pretty?"

    Yang Hao asked, pointing to the Looking Up U8.

    "Um, daddy''s car is very bigˇ­"

    Xixi said earnestly.

    Yang Hao was somewhat speechless. This little girl referred to the Panamera as "our car" and to the Looking Up U8 as "daddy''s car"! The preferences of children couldn''t be more obvious.

    "Time to go upstairs!"

    Yang Hao no longer wanted to discuss the matter of the car with the little girl.

    Yeah, what does a little brat know!!

    The father and daughter went back upstairs.

    The new nanny, Jiang Yuqi, had officially started her job.

    At the moment, she was seriously mopping the floor.

    "Mrs. Qiqi..."

    "What are you doing at my house!" Xixi eximed with surprise and joy upon seeing Jiang Yuqi, and quickly ran towards her.

    "From now on, Mrs. Qiqi will be at Xixi''s home."

    Jiang Yuqi put down the mop and picked up the little girl.

    "Ah?"

    "Mrs. Qiqi, have you agreed to be my mom??" Xixi asked excitedly.

    "Uh..."

    This question somewhat stumped Jiang Yuqi.

    "Not a mom."

    "I am..."

    Telling Xixi the word "nanny" was a bit hard for Jiang Yuqi, as she hesitated.

    Then they heard Yang Hao say, "From now on, Mrs. Qiqi will be Xixi''s tutor."

    "So, you must be obedientˇ­"

    Yang Hao came over and gently patted Xixi on the back.

    "Ohˇ­"

    Upon hearing she was not a mom but a tutor, Xixi felt a bit disappointed, but still, eagerly she asked, "Mrs. Qiqi, will you stay at our house all the time?"

    "Yes, all the time."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded affirmatively. Unless Yang Hao, her boss, decided to dismiss her, there was really no reason for Jiang Yuqi to resign.

    "Yay~"

    "That''s so great!!"

    Upon hearing that Mrs. Qiqi would always be there, Xixi cheered again.

    Jiang Yuqi had prepared dinner.

    The spacious dining room with only three people seemed very empty.

    However,pared to when it was just Yang Hao and Xixi, it now had a bit more of a homely atmosphere, quite like a family of three.

    "Qiqi, you stay here with Xixi."

    "I have to go out for a bit..."

    After dinner, Yang Hao gave instructions and left the house.

    He needed toplete the weekly tasks for NPCs number 1 and number 2.

    Although the rewards were not very rich, they were better than nothing.

    Moreover, he was quite interested in the "Shadowless Finger," which was rumored to be a nifty magic technique. After learning it, perhaps he could perform the "Three Immortals Return to the Cave" trick or something equally impressive.

    Yang Hao first went to Bolli Fitness Center. Right now, Meng Yuyu''s dance training center was still under renovation, so when she had free time, she would be at the fitness center.

    Her mindset now was entirely different from her time as a coach, because Yang Hao had said the fitness center''s profits were all hers.

    So Meng Yuyu was quite focused on it, not merely for the increased ie but also to prove her business management skills to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao had driven the Panamera. He parked the car outside the fitness center but didn''t go in. Instead, he made a call to Meng Yuyu.

    Upon learning that Yang Hao was outside the fitness center, Meng Yuyu rushed out in less than two minutes.

    She looked around but did not see Yang Hao''s Looking Up U8.

    "Over here!"

    Yang Hao rolled down the car window and then honked the Panamera''s horn.

    "Uh?"

    "Honey, you changed cars!"

    Meng Chacha curiously examined the Panamera in front of her, feeling that her man driving a car of this color seemed quite mboyant.

    "Just taking it for a spin."

    Yang Hao didn''t borate much.

    "It looks pretty good..."

    Meng Chacha got into the passenger seat and immediately wrapped her arms around Yang Hao''s neck, "Honey, I''ve missed you. Let''s drive to Jiangbin Park, shall we..."

    In Jiangbin Park, there is an area that is very dark and allows parking.

    It is considered a sanctuary for activities within the car!

    And because there is such a car parked after a short distance, the atmosphere is quite charged!

    "Forget it, I still have things to deal withter."

    "I just stopped by on the way..."

    Yang Hao said, pointing to the two shopping bags on the backseat: "I picked up a couple of bags while I was at Henglong, they''re for you."

    "Uh?"

    "Herm¨¨s!!"

    Seeing Yang Hao refuse to go to Jiangbin Park, Meng Yuyu was somewhat disappointed.

    But after seeing the two Herm¨¨s shopping bags, her mood quickly picked up.

    "Thank you, honey~!"

    Meng Chacha cooed her thanks but didn''t hurry to open her gifts. Instead, she threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms, busily using both hands and mouth...

 Chapter 145: 138, Ex-Husband Bro: Tired to Death You Idiot (Vote for Monthly Tickets)

    Thete emperor passed on before his business could flourish, having squandered the budget...

    Yang Hao originally wanted toplete both tasks at once, but when he reached Meng Chacha''s ce, he lost the book!

    The task for Wang Xueru was "I Love Protein".

    However, if the amount of protein wasn''t enough and the task was deemed a failure, all the effort would have been for nothing...

    Well, there''s always tomorrow.

    At least it wasn''t aplete waste of time.

    The reward for Meng Chacha''s task was a Study Card and some Attribute Points.

    Yang Hao casually added the Attribute Points to his health value.

    With that, his health value reached 81 points, edging a bit closer to 100 points.

    Back at home.

    Jiang Yuqi was teaching Xixi to dance in the living room...

    The little girl was very focused on learning, and when she saw her dade home, she even showed off what she had learned.

    Yang Hao nodded his head in satisfaction.

    He felt that hiring Jiang Yuqi as a nanny was extremely worthwhile.

    Though called a nanny, she was actually doing the work of both a nanny and a tutor.

    And a versatile tutor at that, who could teach singing, dancing, and academics.

    Graduates in preschool education like Jiang Yuqi have a bit of knowledge in singing, dancing, and ying instruments ¨C not enough to be considered proficient, but certainly enough to teach children.

    With Jiang Yuqi at home, Yang Hao truly had peace of mind and could just enjoy the joy of family life.

    Yes, this was the correct way to raise children...

    Yang Hao could now somewhat understand why wealthy people liked having kids.

    Besides having a vast family fortune that needed heirs, children could genuinely bring happiness to them.

    Unlike in ordinary families where a single child could drain half your life.

    Who would even have the energy to think about a second one!

    By a little after nine o''clock, Xixi had fallen asleep.

    Yang Hao took Jiang Yuqi out to the balcony, where they enjoyed the night view of both sides of the Yangtze River while chatting leisurely.

    "I''m transferring Xixi to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten tomorrow," said Yang Hao.

    "It''s the one at the entrance of our estate. Would you like to take a position there?"

    Yang Hao sought Jiang Yuqi''s opinion.

    "Take a position? Can I do it?"

    Jiang Yuqi was somewhat stunned. As a preschool teacher, she was naturally aware of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    This kindergarten is considered top-tier locally in Jiangcheng, with a tuition fee of 28,888 yuan per month, which ordinary families simply couldn''t afford.

    Correspondingly, the kindergarten had high requirements for its teachers: at least a bachelor''s degree was necessary, but Jiang Yuqi only had an associate degree, not meeting the hiring threshold.

    "My idea is that you could be a dance or music teacher, teaching one or two sses per day. That way, I could transfer your employment to the kindergarten, and it wouldn''t affect you taking care of Xixiˇ­"

    Yang Hao shared his thoughts.

    "If that''s possible, of course, it would be great," she replied.

    "But the standards at Shangpin are quite highˇ­"

    Jiang Yuqi shook her head slightly.

    "That''s not a problem," said Yang Hao.

    "As long as you''re okay with this n, then it''s settled."

    "No problem!"

    Jiang Yuqi quickly nodded. Being able to enter Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten was an honor for a preschool teacher.

    The next day.

    Yang Hao, along with Xixi and Jiang Yuqi, arrived at Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    It was the morning, and the children were just being dropped off.

    All sorts of luxury cars were parked along the road, like a small-scale car show.

    However, the children with the most impressive backgrounds were walking in.

    Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten was initially created to serve the owners of Star Cloud Bay. Only after realizing the limited number of children within Star Cloud Bay did they open admissions to the public.

    But gaining admission to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten wasn''t as simple as paying the monthly tuition fee of 28,888 yuan. The kindergarten required interviews with both the parents and the child, with admission granted only upon passing the interview.

    "Sir, are you looking for someone?"

    The security guard stopped Yang Hao politely.

    Having worked here for three years, he recognized every kindergarten student and their parents.

    Strangers would not be allowed to pass.

    "I''m looking for Director Kong."

    Yang Hao paused, actually quite satisfied with this diligent security guard.

    He had deliberately walked in without saying a word, also testing the security measures.

    "Do you have an appointment?" the guard asked politely.

    Yang Hao shook his head, "Never mind, I''ll call her."

    With that, Yang Hao took out his phone, dialed Director Kong''s number, and revealed his identity.

    In less than five minutes, a middle-aged woman in her early forties, with a refined and schrly demeanor, hurried to the gate.

    "Mr. Yang, I am Kong Shuqin, the current director of Shangpin."

    Director Kong briefly introduced herself.

    "Nice to meet you, Director Kong."

    Yang Hao shook hands with the director. Beforeing, he had already acquainted himself with all the information about Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    He was not unfamiliar with Director Kong, who was considered an expert in preschool education. She even had a Kuaiyin ount where she discussed early childhood education, amassing over five hundred thousand followers.

    Listening to the two converse, both the security guard who had stopped Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi were taken aback.

    They both caught a critical piece of information: Mr. Yang!

    The security guard knew that the kindergarten had changed owners, and now Director Kong was addressing the man before him as the owner.

    Therefore, he was likely the new owner of the kindergarten!

    The guard mentally reviewed his behavior from a moment ago and found no issues.

    Only then did he feel somewhat relieved.

    Jiang Yuqi''s pupils dted slightly, her face showing a shock of surprise.

    She hadn''t expected that Yang Hao, apart from being the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, was also the owner of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten!

    But if he was the owner of this kindergarten,

    why has Xixi always been at Belle Kindergarten?

    Or could it be that he bought this kindergarten for the convenience of Xixi''s schooling??

    This conjecture shocked Jiang Yuqi even more.

    To make his child''s schooling morefortable, he went as far as to purchase an entire kindergarten!

    She felt that the word "extravagant" was almost an understatement.

    And during the subsequent conversation between Yang Hao and Director Kong, Jiang Yuqi''s spection was confirmed.

    The kindergarten really was recently purchased by our own boss!

    No wonderst night he said I could transfer my personnel rtions here...

    So he really is the boss!!

    There was inevitably another wave of emotion in Jiang Yuqi''s heart.

    With the identity of a kindergarten owner, the issues of Xixi''s enrollment and Jiang Yuqi''s temporary post here were naturally resolved, and Kong Shuqin quickly finalized these matters.

    Yang Hao didn''t linger in the kindergarten too long; after chatting briefly with Director Kong about the state of the nursery, he left.

    happiness coffee.

    It was afternoon by the time Yang Hao arrived at the shop.

    In the morning, he had gone to attend a corporate management ss with Cai Meichen. He found yesterday''s ss very rewarding, so he nned to drain every bit of knowledge from Director Cai.

    "Yang!"

    Wang Xueru, the attractive young woman, lit up when she saw Yang Hao enter the shop and greeted him with a smile.

    "How''s business been these past two days?"

    Yang Hao asked casually.

    "It''s been the same, no improvement."

    Wang Xueru sighed. If it wasn''t for the fact that she owned the property, the coffee shop would be running at a loss every day.

    Without counting the cost of the property, they could turn a profit.

    But that''s not how ounts are calcted.

    The situation now was, the money earned from the coffee shop couldn''tpare to the rental ie from the property.

    So, in reality, it was still running at a loss.

    "Yang, I bought you a few sets of clothes. Let''s go upstairs and try them on,"

    Wang Xueru was the kind of woman without much ambition. While the coffee shop wasn''t making much money, she had her own business and was living a ratherfortable life.

    So, with nothing much to do recently, she shopped at Starlight City in front and sometimes even went to Henglong.

    But the things she bought for herself were nothingpared to what she bought for Yang Hao...

    Thus, when they entered the private room, Yang Hao was stunned.

    "Uh, you bought so much..."

    Various luxury brand shopping bags wereid out on the floor of the private roomˇŞHerm¨¨s, Versace, LV, Dior...

    Yang Hao felt like Wang Xueru had almostpleted a collection of luxury brands.

    "I''m just giving what''s yours with your money,"

    Wang Xueru said with an embarrassed smile. There were still several million left from the ten million pocket money Yang Hao transferred to herst time.

    Under normal spending, she could never use it all up.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly; although most of this attractive young woman''s tasks had to do with fixing exhaust fans, he could feel that she was quite dedicated to him.

    "Yang, try on the pants; let me help you..."

    Wang Xueru began to unbuckle Yang Hao''s belt as she spoke...

    Then she spontaneously knelt down...

    Yang Hao, with his hand on the young woman''s head, couldn''t help butin inwardly: Out of all the clothes, she insists I try on pants. I knew she was up to no good!

    Downstairs.

    Shen Mingshan came to the shop with his new girlfriend, whom he had started dating just a few days ago.

    His girlfriend, a woman in her thirties and a divorcee, had business dealings with hispany, and one thing led to another until they hooked up.

    Shen Mingshan had just taken her for a shopping trip in Starlight City and spent over two thousand.

    They had arranged to meet friends for a meal and were now at the coffee shop waiting for them.

    "Darling, they have private rooms upstairs; let''s go up,"

    After ordering, the woman pulled Shen Mingshan towards the stairs.

    Once in the private room, they sat down on one side of the booth, getting cozy with each other...

    "Darling, there seems to be a noise from next door?"

    After canoodling for a while, the woman suddenly paused and said with a suggestive twinkle in her eye.

    Shen Mingshan listened carefully, thenughed, "Someone''s in a hurry, not even willing to pay for a hotel."

    "Maybe they like it this way," she said with a seductive smile.

    "Mmm, let''s also enjoy it then..."

    Three minutester.

    Shen Mingshan lit a cigarette...

    After taking a couple of puffs, a server knocked on the door of their private room, brought in the coffee and dessert they ordered, and set it on the table.

    "Please take your time~"

    Zhao Lu said politely before stepping out of the room, thinking to herself: Why don''t you switch to another private room? There''s going to be a lot of noise here soon.

    She knew her boss and that Mr. Yang; they always made a big scene each time.

    The reason why it was quiet now was that the movie hadn''t reached its most exciting part...

    As Zhao Lu anticipated, it wasn''t long after she left,

    The situation in the next room grew intense...

    The woman sipped her coffee, but her eyes conveyed a hint of resentful longing as if to say: Look at them!

    And Shen Mingshan was sitting on pins and needles, cursing inwardly: Damn it, hoping it will exhaust you to death! Why can''t everyone stick to three minutes? Why do you have to be different!!

 Chapter 146: 139, Ex-Husband Bro: This voice sounds familiar (asking for monthly votes)

    Shen Mingshan puffed on his cigarette in frustration.

    He had startedter than the others, and now his cigarette was almost finished, but the others were still going strong.

    If there were noparison, it wouldn''t matter; he was an older man now and couldn''t match his younger selfˇŞthat was normal.

    But the problem was, the contrast was too stark.

    Although his new girlfriend Gao Haijiao hadn''t said anything, he always felt that there was a hint of mockery on her face, and a bit of envy too.

    Silence fell in the private room.

    But the noises from next door were bing increasingly grating...

    Huh?

    Why did that voice sound a bit familiar??

    After finishing his cigarette, Shen Mingshan raised his eyebrows...

    He leaned his body against the wall and listened intently, only to find the sounds grew more and more familiar!!

    Wang Xueru???

    It couldn''t be her!!!

    Shen Mingshan was dumbfounded. Could divorced couples really reunite in this way??

    But damn it, you''ve only been divorced for a few days!

    And you already have a new love??

    Have you no shame!!

    Shen Mingshan cursed inwardly, but after seeing Gao Haijiao sitting next to him, he immediately swallowed the words about having no shame.

    This was a boomerang!

    Hurt the enemy by a thousand, self-injure by twelve hundred!

    At least she waited until after the divorce to find someone, while he didn''t stay idle even during the marriage...

    "Darling, there''s no need to listen so carefully!"

    Seeing Shen Mingshan pressing against the wall, Gao Haijiao couldn''t help but feel amused.

    A man of his age still had such intense curiosity, like a child.

    Shen Mingshan couldn''t quite exin himself and just kept a dark face, silent.

    Finally, all was calm.

    Gao Haijiao thought to herself: That must''ve been over half an hour!

    In such a buffed environment, tost that long, pretty impressive.

    She even wanted to give it a try...

    Meanwhile, Shen Mingshan was prickling up his ears again, paying attention to the opening of the door. He nned to wait until the person left and then go out to check if it was indeed his ex-wife.

    He didn''t have to wait too long, about ten minutester.

    Sure enough, he heard the door opening and footsteps.

    Shen Mingshan immediately pulled open the door of his private room and stepped out!

    Wang Xueru, who had just replenished her body with rich protein, was in a good mood. Hearing the door of the adjacent room open, she nced over subconsciously.

    The next moment.

    Their eyes met!

    The atmosphere froze in an instant!!

    "Damn, it really is you!"

    "Wang Xueru, have you no shame!!"

    Shen Mingshan was initially stunned but then couldn''t help but burst into curse.

    Wang Xueru hadn''t expected to meet her ex-husband here and was momentarily at a loss for words...

    But at this moment, Yang Hao took a step forward, standing between Wang Xueru and Shen Mingshan, and said with a smile, "Director Shen, right? We meet again."

    Shen Mingshan hadn''t recognized Yang Hao at first nce; in his memory, the guy was just a kangaroo deliveryman, forever associated with his delivery uniform.

    But the man before him was dressed in a tailored suit, clearly an expensive one, and he was also carrying several luxury brand shopping bags. Even though these bags came in different sizes, the logos alone were proof that the contents weren''t cheap.

    He couldn''t reconcile this image with the deliveryman in his mind.

    However, since Yang Hao initiated the conversation, he naturally started to take a good look at the man who had just had an intimate exchange with his ex-wife.

    And damn it, eavesdropping, he had heard many cheeky words his ex-wife had never said to him before...

    How should he describe this feeling?

    It was worse than discovering he had been cuckolded!

    Finding out he''d been cheated on was like suddenly getting a vast grasnd.

    But now, he was witnessing the growing process of that grasnd...

    "It was you???"

    After taking a closer look at Yang Hao, Shen Mingshan was shocked, his mouth agape and his gold-rimmed sses on his nose bridge trembling.

    He immediately recalled the scene at the Civil Affairs Bureau entrance.

    Of course, at that time, the other could only spit on his face in a powerless rage...

    And now?

    You''re intentionally seeking revenge, aren''t you!!

    Then he also remembered one morning when he went home to get clothes, he had spotted this man at the entrance of his residential area!!

    Fucking hell!!

    Could it be that it started back then?

    Shen Mingshan felt as if the grass on his head was growing wildly...

    "Darling, what''s wrong?"

    At that moment, Gao Haijiao, hearing the noise, came out of the private room.

    Yang Hao nced at her and couldn''t help shaking his head. This woman was too ordinary looking, nowhere near Wang Xueru''s level.

    Wow, so the ex-husband really was starving, huh!

    But then again, it seemed reasonable; normally, the quality of the women beside a man is directly proportional to the bnce in his bank ount.

    The ex-husband had fallen on hard times, though still holding down a job, he had be one of those without property.

    Barely counting as an "aging prospect"!

    But such men were no longer within the considerations of quality women.

    You''re nearly forty, and you still expect me to struggle along with you?

    Dream on!

    Finding an older man is for reaping the rewards, okay!!

    Yang Hao then thought about the fact that there also seemed to be two or three minutes of abnormality next door.

    All right, the same task, you saved ten times the time!

    This way, you''ll have even more time to strive for a better life...

    That''s right!

    A real man won''t linger over the legs draped across his shoulders, what I need to shoulder is responsibility!

    Superman for three minutes, let''s encourage each other.

    "When the fuck did you two get together??"

    Shen Mingshan felt a strong urge to hit someone; he clenched his fists tightly. If Yang Hao hadn''t been half a head taller than him and even more robust, he might have already taken a swing.

    "Director Shen, the way you ask that is problematic!"

    "So it''s all right for officials to start fires, but not for themon people to lightmps?"

    "You''ve already found someone new, isn''t that a bit overbearing?!"

    Yang Hao replied with a calm tone.

    "I found someone after the divorce!"

    Shen Mingshan clenched his teeth.

    "We also got together after the divorce..."

    Yang Hao said while pulling Wang Xueru into his arms.

    "You..."

    "You!!!"

    Shen Mingshan''s face twisted in fury, his teeth almost grinding to bits, yet he was left speechless.

    Both parties divorced, naturally, it''s each to their own path!

    No one has a say over the other!

    But inside, he felt extremely aggrieved!

    "Boss, do we need to call the police?"

    At this moment, two clerks, Zhao Lu and Mao Shuang, hearing themotion, ran over.

    "Boss???"

    Shen Mingshan instinctively looked towards Yang Hao and Wang Xueru, unsure who the employees were referring to as the boss.

    "No need."

    Wang Xueru waved her hand and then calmly said to Shen Mingshan, "You take your own broad road, and I''ll cross my log bridge."

    "Not interfering with each other''s lives is the best choice..."

    "Boss?"

    "You''re the owner of this store??"

    Shen Mingshan hadn''t been listening to what Wang Xueru was saying; he was fixated on the employees'' reference to Wang Xueru.

    How did his ex-wife be the owner of a coffee shop so soon after their divorce!

    Could it be she threw all her savings into this shop??

    "Now that you know I''m the owner of this store, please don''te again in the future."

    "Lu Lu, please show the guest out!"

    Wang Xueru finished speaking and then pulled Yang Hao downstairs, not giving any further attention to her ex-husband.

    Meanwhile, Shen Mingshan stood frozen in ce for quite some time, unable to snap out of it...

    "Darling, was that your ex-wife?"

    At this point, Gao Haijiao asked curiously.

    In her mind, she thought it incredible that someone would divorce such a beautiful wife.

    Or was it him who got dumped?

    Mmm, it must have been him getting dumped.

    After all, it''s a choice between three minutes and thirty minutes.

    And that guy was pretty handsome too, the tall and powerful type.

    Given the choice between these two men, she would also choose Yang Hao without hesitation!

    Not because thirty minutes are more charming, but mainly because she likes tall guys...

    Shen Mingshan didn''t feel like talking at all now; he silently went downstairs. After a quick nce around the first floor, he saw no sign of Wang Xueru.

    However, Yang Hao was standing at the entrance holding a bunch of luxury brand shopping bags.

    MD, after divorcing me, you start funding a kept man, huh?!

    Shen Mingshan didn''t believe that Yang Hao, a delivery man, had the financial power to afford these luxury items.

    However, it reminded him of the encounter with Yang Hao at Starlight City, where Yang Hao had two young, beautiful girls with him.

    Could this guy specialize in being a gigolo?

    Shen Mingshan also thought about his experience upstairs.

    Dammit, it seemed he indeed had the capital to be a gigolo...

    Shen Mingshan cursed inwardly and went outside the shop to taunt, "What kind of man spends a woman''s money?!"

    "Are you talking about me?"

    Yang Hao smiled and looked at his ex-brother-inw with a face turning iron blue.

    "Nonsense!"

    "Who else but you!"

    "Getting up there in years, still acting like a gigolo, huh!"

    Shen Mingshan was cursing up a storm.

    Yang Hao just shrugged, smiling: "Actually, I think that being able to live off a woman also requires ability."

    "Some people might want to, but they just don''t have what it takes..."

    "Right, beautiful?"

    Yang Hao said, even winking at Gao Haijiao.

    Ah?

    Gao Haijiao was initially stunned, then quickly grasped the implication in Yang Hao''s words, and she subconsciously nodded.

    Rich women prefer someone fit, with good stamina...

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    People like Shen Mingshan don''t cut it at all, the wealthydies are not interested!

    "You son of a..."

    Shen Mingshan was fuming, about to hurl insults.

    But Yang Hao didn''t indulge him, instead, he used a newly acquired skill, "Shadowless Finger," on Shen Mingshan''s pressure point.

    His entire arm instantly went numb, as if countless ants were crawling over it.

    Damn!

    Shen Mingshan instinctively reached to rub his arm, making frustrated noises...

    "We all have IDs."

    "Let''s not always bring family into it..."

    Yang Hao nced at his ex-brother-inw in pain and suddenly tasted the joy of being a smirking war god.

    MD!

    The Dragon King returns!

    The War God is back!

    All of you, gone!!

    However, this book exists in a civilized society.

    Believe in the country, believe in the party.

    Fighting leads to no good oue.

    Besides, Yang Hao and the former brother-inw were still of the same profession.

    A warning shot sufficed...

    "Director Shen, watch your mouth in the future."

    "Remember, troublees from the tongue!"

    Yang Hao kindly reminded him, then, under the shocked gazes of Shen Mingshan and Gao Haijiao, he opened the door to the Panamera...

 Chapter 147: 140, really brought back the daughter-in-law (asking for monthly pass)

    ```

    When they entered the store, they immediately noticed the rather eye-catching Panamera with its shy color.

    It was a new car and painted in a rather unusual shade, so it really stood out.

    Both had assumed the car belonged to some youngdy, so it was quite surprising to find out that the middle-aged Yang Hao was the owner!

    Of course, that was beside the point, the main thing was that this car was expensive!

    A bonafide luxury car worth a million!!

    Shen Mingshan originally thought his ex-wife Wang Xueru had snagged herself a kept man!

    But now that seemed rather imusible!

    Wang Xueru likely spent nearly all her savings on this coffee shop, so there was absolutely no way she had the money to buy a Panamera!

    Therefore, it was very likely that the car belonged to Yang Hao!

    However, a guy like him doesn''t seem like someone who would buy a car in that color. Could it be some rich woman''s car, and he''s just driving it around to show off?

    Yeah, very possible!!

    Shen Mingshan quickly arrived at a possibility.

    But his arm was still numb at the moment, and he didn''t dare to provoke further, so he trailed off with Gao Haijiao feeling rather dismayed in his BMW.

    "He really is a kept man, I wonder whose richdy''s car he took out."

    After getting in the car, Shen Mingshan only then dared to sneer.

    "It doesn''t quite seem like his car."

    Gao Haijiao wholeheartedly agreed, nodding as that shy color didn''t seem to suit an older man like Yang Hao.

    "Dear, your ex-wife managed to open such a big coffee shop, that must have required a big investment, right?"

    Gao Haijiao changed the subject.

    "She must have thrown all her savings into it. Just watch, it won''t be long before she goes bankrupt!"

    "She isn''t cut out for business, at best she can just stay at home and take care of the kids!"

    Shen Mingshan grumbled angrily, actually more concerned that Wang Xueru was now involved with Yang Hao. Although they were divorced, he felt some heartache thinking about what happened earlier in the private room!

    After leaving the coffee shop, Shen Mingshan grew more and more aggravated. He decided to send a message to Li Manshu, hoping to meet up and get a taste of his own medicine.

    But Li Manshu didn''t give him the time of day. Undeterred, Shen Mingshan brought up the news about Yang Hao getting together with his ex-wife, and the possibility of being kept by a rich woman, wanting to provoke Li Manshu with this information.

    Just as he was eagerly sending messages, a red exmation mark suddenly appeared in the chat box!

    The ignorant ex-husband had no idea that Li Manshu waspletely focused on remarrying Yang Hao, and to prove to him that she had turned over a new leaf, she had even blocked several people on WeChat, nning to show her phone openly to him when they next met to reconcile.

    So when Shen Mingshan, who had already been sidelined by her, sent another message, Li Manshu naturally didn''t hesitate to ignore it.

    Besides, she had no interest in the things Shen Mingshan was talking about. She didn''t care how many women were around Yang Hao; if she could remarry, she would be the legitimate wife!

    And the idea that Yang Hao needed to be kept by a rich woman was even moreughable. Did he not have enough wealth to keep numerous girls like Meng Yuyu himself!

    ...

    Saturday.

    Yicheng, Riverside Garden.

    This was an old neighborhood.

    It was also where Yang Hao had grown up.

    The Yang family''s house was not small at all, spanning over seventy square meters, more than enough for his elderly parents to live in.

    The only downside was the high floor level, situated on the fourth floor.

    For a six-storey building, the third and fourth floors are actually considered prime.

    But the issue was that Yang Hao''s parents were getting on in years, one 61 and the other 58, and carrying things up to the fourth floor was somewhat strenuous for them.

    The two were still in decent health for now, so despite the difficulty, they managed to ovee the challenge of the stairs, but as they grew older, the daily climb would increasingly be a major issue...

    Currently, the Yang household was bustling.

    Because tomorrow was the one-month celebration for the son of Yang Hao''s younger brother, Yang Guoqiang, the family''s out-of-town sister Yang Huizhen had arrived a day earlier, and since Yang Guoqiang''s ce was busy with other guests, she brought her daughter over to Yang Guomin''s.

    Besides the sister, neighbor Feng Lanhua was also present; in ancient times, she would have been known as a matchmaker. Now retired, she busied herself with matchmaking and spent her days moving between parks and matchmaking corners.

    He Yufen, after confirming that her son woulde home on the weekend, sought out Feng Lanhua to inquire about suitable girls for her son.

    Today, Feng Lanhua had brought quite a few profiles and was busily giving exnations.

    "He Yufen, let me tell you, this girl is quite a good match for your son. She is also divorced, with a son in tow."

    "But she''s young, only 26 years old, and if she remarries, she can still have children!"

    Feng Lanhua pointed at a resume with a photo attached, the woman in the picture looking fairly attractive.

    "This one''s good, she can have sons!"

    Yang Guomin, sitting by the side, nodded. What he cared about most was whether he could have a grandson or not.

    "What good is it!"

    "You end up helping others raise their sons!" He Yufen shook her head dismissively.

    "She has given birth to a son before, which proves she has the fate of bearing sons..." argued Yang Guomin.

    "Big brother, you need to listen to sister-inw on this."

    "Even Dorgon wouldn''t be able to handle raising someone else''s son, let alone Hao!" Yang Huizhen chimed in.

    "I have ones who don''te with kids!"

    Feng Lanhua flipped to another profile, stating, "He Yufen, this girl has had a short marriage but is childless!"

    "With the current social trends, a short marriage with no children is hardly different from never being married; it''s just an extra divorce certificate..."

    "How old is she?"

    He Yufen asked.

    "31 years old."

    "She''s four years younger than your Hao, and their ages match out!" said Feng Lanhua.

    "What led to the divorce?"

    "It''s not due to infertility, right?" Yang Guomin asked worriedly, his mind fixated on grandchildren, therefore focused on the issue of childbirth.

    "I''m not really sure about the reason for the divorce," Feng Lanhua shrugged.

    ```

    "That won''t do, if she can''t have children, wouldn''t it all be for nothing!" Old Mr. Yang waved his hand.

    "Lanhua, are there any who''ve never been married?"

    He Yufen asked.

    "Of course, there are those who''ve never been married."

    "But with your family''s Hao being divorced with a child, I doubt anyone would be willing!"

    While saying this, Feng Lanhua flipped through the girls'' profiles, then her eyes lit up suddenly and she pulled out one: "This one, this girl is single and has never had kids!"

    "And she''s only 25 years old!!"

    "That''s good!"

    He Yufen nodded, her gazending on that resume, and then she froze: "Lanhua, why is this girl''s photo taken in a hospital bed??"

    "The thing is, this girl recently had a car ident and is now in aa!"

    "But don''t you worry!"

    "The doctor said she should wake up within a few days..."

    Pfft~!!

    Feng Lanhua hadn''t even finished speaking when the young girl ying with her phone on the other side of the sofa couldn''t help butugh out loud.

    Her name is Liu Yani, and she is the daughter of Yang Hao''s Aunt Yang Huizhen.

    "Auntie, are you guys really picking a date for my big brother like this? Does he know??"

    "Whether he knows or not isn''t important!"

    He Yufen waved her hand dismissively, then with a look of disbelief said to Feng Lanhua, "Lanhua, you can''t seriously be introducing a vegetative person to our Hao!"

    "You wanted someone who''s never been married and has no children!"

    "With Hao''s current situation, the only unmarried girl with no kids who would agree is her!"

    "He Yufen, you have to look at the big picture, once the girl wakes up, your family would score big!"

    "And her parents have said, they don''t want a dowry, they just want a happy asion..."

    There''s a saying that matchmakers can make the dead seem alive, and Feng Lanhua truly embodied that trait, managing to make a woman in aa appearpetitive.

    "Absolutely not!"

    "That''s like using our Hao to chase away bad luck!"

    Aunt Yang Huizhen cut in.

    "Definitely not!"

    "What if she never wakes up!!" He Yufen also shook her head repeatedly.

    Hearing this, Feng Lanhua pped her thigh impatiently, "He Yufen, I think you''re not grasping the situation."

    "Given your family''s Hao''s circumstances, you can''t find anyone unmarried with no kids, and you won''t ept those who''ve divorced!"

    Feng Lanhua spread her hands, "Then there''s nothing I can do..."

    Knock, knock, knock...

    Her words had just ended when someone knocked on the door.

    "It must be big brothering back!"

    Liu Yani, who was sitting on the edge of the sofa, hurriedly went to open the door. She grew up in Yicheng but moved away when her father got a job transfer, so she and her big brother Yang Hao were still quite close.

    "Big brother!"

    "It''s really you!"

    Indeed, standing at the door was her big brother Yang Hao, and Liu Yani immediately greeted him with a warm smile.

    But the next moment, Liu Yani was puzzled, because her big brother hadn''te back alone. Besides holding Xixi in his arms, there was also a stunningly beautiful woman of a simr age to her, who outssed her in both looks and figure.

    "Xixi, say hello to your little aunt."

    Yang Hao told Xixi, who he was holding.

    "Hello, little aunt..."

    Xixi, not the least bit bashful, promptly said hello.

    "Xixi''s here!"

    At this moment, He Yufen also came over, her first sight being her granddaughter Xixi, and she called out affectionately.

    But at the next moment, she froze, her gaze naturally falling on the girl who hade back with her son.

    "Hao, who is she?"

    He Yufen asked curiously.

    "Didn''t I mention on the phone that I would bring my girlfriend home?"

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders, then introduced, "Her name is Sun Xinyi, you can just call her Xinyi..."

    "Xinyi, this is my mom, and this is my cousin Yani..."

    Yang Hao carried Xixi inside and casually introduced everyone.

    "Hello, Auntie!"

    "Yani, nice to meet you."

    Sun Xinyi, though nervous, greeted them both confidently.

    "Ah?"

    "Hello, sister-inw..."

    Liu Yani was taken aback for a moment, then quickly called her sister-inw.

    After all, her big brother had said this was his girlfriend.

    At this time, hearing themotion, Yang Huizhen, Yang Guomin, and Feng Lanhua all came to the door as well.

    And their gaze naturally fell on Sun Xinyi.

    Then, shock showed on all three of their faces...

    Yang Huizhen: Is this really my nephew''s girlfriend?

    Yang Guomin: My son has made it!!!

    Feng Lanhua: Impossible, absolutely impossible!!

 Chapter 148: 141, Hexagon Daughter-in-law! (Request for Monthly Pass)

    "Come inside first!"

    "Let''s talk inside!"

    "Xixi, let grandma hold you..."

    He Yufen enthusiastically ushered her son''s returned "daughter-inw" into the house and then took her long-unseen eldest granddaughter from her son''s arms.

    In fact, He Yufen found holding Xixi to be a bit of an effort, but after all, she was her own granddaughter, and she still liked it very much.

    "Xinyi, this is my dad and your fourth aunt."

    "Thisdy is Aunt Feng..."

    After entering the house, Yang Hao continued the introductions.

    Sun Xinyi quickly greeted everyone warmly and then set the gifts she had brought to one side.

    The gifts she held were actually quite normalˇŞjust some supplements and health products that the elderly could use.

    However, in reality, Yibao was holding a big move!

    Because before setting out, strategists Xu Yali and Zhao Yingying had given her three secret ns to reveal one by one...

    "Xinyi, have an orange."

    After sitting down, Yang Huizhen peeled an orange and handed it to Sun Xinyi.

    "Thank you, fourth aunt."

    Sun Xinyi took the orange and politely thanked her.

    Feng Lanhua, on the other hand, was sizing up the Yang family''s "daughter-inw," but the more she looked, the more unbelievable she found itˇŞthis beauty could''ve matched up with a millionaire without any excess.

    Feng Lanhua, who spent her days immersed in the matchmaking market, had seen too many girls. There were not a few pretty ones among them.

    But Sun Xinyi was definitely among the most standout ones she had seen.

    Yet, how did such a beauty end up fancying Yang Hao, an old man who was divorced and had a child!

    She just couldn''t figure it out.

    This girl must have ws...

    Feng Lanhua pondered in her heart and then cleared her throat to ask, "Xinyi, how old are you this year?"

    "Aunt Feng, I am 24 years old."

    Sun Xinyi replied truthfully.

    "Ah?"

    "24 years old??"

    Although Sun Xinyi looked quite young, it wasmon for women to maintain themselves well, so it was verymon for a 30-year-old to look like she was in her twenties.

    Feng Lanhua had thought that Sun Xinyi must be at least 27 or 28 years old, or even 30.

    Because that would match Yang Hao''s age better.

    But she was only 24 years old!

    After Sun Xinyi announced her age, not only was Feng Lanhua shocked, but Yang Guomin, He Yufen, and Yang Huizhen were all surprised, showing astonished expressions on their faces.

    35-year-old Yang Hao had found a 24-year-old girlfriend!

    A full 11 years younger than him!

    Even though society nowadays was much more open than before, such arge age difference was still a rare urrence.

    For a man to find a wife over a decade younger was seen as an achievement in the eyes of others.

    Such an age difference required substantial financial resources to bridge!

    But they all knew about Yang Hao''s situation.

    Older, divorced, with a child!!

    In such a scenario, finding a beautiful girlfriend 11 years his junior like Sun Xinyi was truly inconceivable!

    Liu Yani was even more puzzled because she was 25 years old this year!

    She was actually one year older than this sister-inw...

    "Xinyi, have you ever been married before?"

    Being young did not necessarily mean it was her first marriage; Feng Lanhua had encountered too many girls in their early twenties who had already been divorced.

    There was no helping it; divorce rates were too high now. Young people were often pampered at home. After setting up a family, they frequently refused to give ground to each other, leading to divorce at the first sign of disagreement.

    Feng Lanhua had even met several who divorced in less than a month...

    Therefore, she felt that a young girl like Sun Xinyi ending up with Yang Hao might also be divorced, or even have children!

    Hearing her ask this, the gazes of the others naturally fell on Sun Xinyi.

    Because this question was quite critical.

    "No."

    Sun Xinyi shook her head, then added, "Not to mention getting married, I haven''t even had a boyfriend before; Yang is the first boyfriend I''ve had."

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Feng Lanhua opened her mouth, stunned once again.

    Yang Guomin and He Yufen also wore looks of disbelief on their faces.

    So their son had not only found a young and pretty girlfriend, but she was also a virgin!

    In today''s social climate, this was practically a fantasy tale.

    They all found it somewhat hard to believe...

    Yang Hao wore a faint smile on his face; if he had not tried it himself and the system hadn''t rewarded him, he wouldn''t have believed it either!

    But the fact was, some girls did indeed preserve their purity.

    Although it was hard to believe Sun Xinyi''s words, this issue wasn''t one they could delve into.

    Nevertheless, from everyone''s point of view, it was still credible for Sun Xinyi to say she hadn''t been married before, since it''s possible to find out if someone has been married before, and there was no point in lying about that!

    And now, Sun Xinyi already had three key features identified: 24 years old, unmarried, beauty!

    There must be some issues with her family...

    Feng Lanhua thought for a moment, then asked, "Xinyi, where are you from, what do your parents do? Are you an only child in the family?"

    Facing Aunt Feng''s barrage of questions, Sun Xinyi remained calm because her strategist, Xu Yali, had already prepared her for these inquiries beforehand.

    "I''m from Jingmen. Both my parents are workers, and I have a younger sister in her third year of high school,"

    Sun Xinyi replied concisely.

    Feng Lanhua''s eyebrows twitched slightly; there was nothing to criticize about the family background. Although the family wasn''t wealthy, since both parents were workers, they would have secure retirements.

    Without a younger brother, there was no inherent condition for bing an obsessive supporter of a younger brother.

    Where then was the issue?

    The family was fine, and so were her personal circumstances.

    Could it be that her education level was too low?

    With this thought, Feng Lanhua immediately asked, "Xinyi, which university did you graduate from?"

    "Aunt Feng, I graduated from the Jiangcheng Sports Institute..."

    Sun Xinyi answered truthfully.

    "The Sports Institute?"

    "That''s a bachelor''s degree, right?" asked Feng Lanhua.

    "Yes, it is."

    Sun Xinyi nodded subtly.

    Feng Lanhua''s frown deepenedˇŞso there was no issue with her education either!

    It must be her job then!

    Feng Lanhua continued her interrogation style, "Xinyi, what do you do for work now?"

    "I work in the President''s Office at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    When answering this question, Sun Xinyi subconsciously nced at Yang Hao beside her. She deliberately avoided using the words "secretary."

    Because in many people''s eyes, the word "secretary" had certain implications!

    "Ah?"

    "The Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!"

    Feng Lanhua was stunned again; she knew of the Jiangcheng Newspaper GroupˇŞit was a majorpany with official backing!

    And here was Sun Xinyi, so young, already holding an important position in arge corporation!

    So, she was essentially a "hexagonal daughter-inw," seemingly without a single w.

    Liu Yani looked at her stunningly beautiful sister-inw and wanted to ask herself: What are you really after?

    Are you after my big brother because he''s older?

    Or do you just like the idea of a second marriage?

    He Yufen and Yang Guomin, the elderly couple, exchanged looks, thinking this daughter-inw appeared too perfect!

    She was the type of perfect that they wouldn''t even dare to dream of.

    Yang Huizhen, meanwhile, was rapidly turning over thoughts in her mind.

    She, too, found the girlfriend her nephew had found to be too perfect!

    Could she possibly be rented??

    There was a TV show called "Renting a Girlfriend for the New Year" before!

    And simr stories were always popping up on Kuaiyin.

    Suddenly, such an idea sprang up in Yang Huizhen''s mind...

    "Have you finished checking the ''household register''?"

    "When will dinner begin?" Yang Hao asked with augh.

    "Let''s go out to eat, it''s too troublesome to cook at home!"

    He Yufen had been thinking of making some home-cooked dishes, but with so many people today, it was too much work, especially at her age.

    "All right, then let''s eat out!" Yang Hao nodded. He didn''t want his mother to overexert herself.

    "Sister He, I won''t disrupt your family dinner..."

    Seeing that the group was about to head out, Feng Lanhua quickly got up to take her leave.

    Although she was very curious as to why Sun Xinyi had taken a fancy to Yang Hao, as a neighbor, it wasn''t appropriate for her to intrude on such an asion.

    "Lanhua, thanks for your help today..."

    He Yufen politely thanked her and escorted her to the door.

    "It''s no bother, I didn''t help much anyway!"

    Feng Lanhua replied politely and added in a lower voice, "And none of the girls I know couldpare to the one Hao has brought home!"

    "But, there''s an old saying, ''Nothing unusual happens without a reason.''"

    "You should keep a close eye on this daughter-inw..." Feng Lanhua couldn''t help herself and left with a final piece of advice.

    In the living room,

    Yang Huizhen had already taken up Feng Lanhua''s mantle, asking Sun Xinyi, "Xinyi, how long have you and Hao been together?"

    "For a while now."

    Sun Xinyi deliberately kept the concept of time vague; mentioning just over a month would seem too brief.

    "Then how did you two meet?"

    "I''m quite curious..." Yang Huizhen continued to inquire.

    "We met at a fitness center."

    Sun Xinyi replied honestly, but as she answered, her eyes were surreptitiously ncing at her mobile phone on the coffee table.

    Finally, the phone screen lit up.

    Sun Xinyi felt a surge of quiet excitement.

    If all went as expected, the first piece of strategic advice had arrived...

 Chapter 150: 143, Yibao, I indeed saw greatness in you! (Requesting monthly votes)

    "Do I have a gift too?"

    He Yufen was somewhat surprised, but at the same time, she was a bit puzzled.

    Why did she have to go outside to see her gift?

    Could it be that the gift was too big to bring inside?

    Clutching her doubts, He Yufen followed her "daughter-inw" downstairs.

    But there was nothing downstairs that looked like a gift, except for an SUV that she hadn''t seen in the neighborhood before. The car was quite big, the color of a big green bean fly, kind of ugly!

    Beep beep!

    Yang Hao pressed the unlock button.

    The "Big Green Bean Fly" lights shed.

    Only then did He Yufen realize that it was her son''s car.

    Well, actually it looked quite nice.

    The green color was a bit like that of a rather valuable piece of jade!

    Cousin Liu Yani also came in a car, an Audi A4L. Of course, it wasn''t bought with her own money, but rather a ''gold coin'' from her parents.

    Liu Deren, Yang Hao''s great-uncle, made quite a bit of money in the building materials business in the early years. The domestic construction industry has been in a slump in recent years, and some of the money he made was lost, but a camel, thin as it may be, is bigger than a horse; their family''s standard of living was still above average.

    Now, the great-uncle has started selling tea with friends, riding the wave of short videos, and supposedly doing quite well.

    "Sister-inw, send me the restaurant''s location. I''ll ride with Yani; one car can''t fit everyone."

    Yang Huizhen nced at her great-nephew''s Anjoy U8 and didn''t recognize it.

    For most women, this car is just arge generic SUV.

    After all, the Anjoy brand is still too niche, only those who follow cars would know about it.

    "No need to drive, it''s just a walk away."

    "There''s a private kitchen right at the entrance of the neighborhood, the fusion of Hunan cuisine and local vors is quite good."

    He Yufen waved her hand, indicating that Yang Huizhen just needed to walk with her.

    Old Mr. Yang, walking behind, patted his son on the shoulder and whispered, "Xinyi gave me such an expensive gift; you''d better reciprocate when you visit her family!"

    "And it should be double at least, can you afford it?"

    "If you can''t afford it, will you return the fishing rod?"

    Yang Hao teased Old Mr. Yang on purpose.

    "That..."

    Old Mr. Yang''s face showed a conflicted expression, but eventually he red resolutely: "Didn''t you say you''re a billionaire?"

    "Howe you suddenly can''t afford it now??"

    "I was even thinking about burning paper for the ancestors'' graves..."

    "Don''t tell me the CEO is just a hollow title!!"

    Yang Haoughed heartily, not teasing his father anymore, "You can use the fishing rod without worries, I can afford it."

    "That''s good."

    Old Mr. Yang breathed a sigh of relief, really not wanting to return the fishing rod he had acquired.

    "Actually, whether I fish or not is secondary. What''s important is that you get Xinyi to give me a great-grandson soon, that''s the real deal!"

    Old Mr. Yang lowered his voice again and said.

    When he found out his son was divorcing, he gave up the hope of having a grandson.

    Now it was revived!

    And this new daughter-inw was much prettier than the previous one.

    Plus, his son was handsome...

    Well, decent enough.

    The child born will definitely be a handsomed!

    Of course, the chances were higher for the child to resemble its mother.

    "That isn''t up to me to decide."

    "We need to see if the fate has arrived..."

    Yang Hao shrugged nonchntly,tely he hadn''t been taking protective measures when ying cards with Yibao, going with the flow.

    In fact, not only with Yibao but with Wang Xueru and Meng Chacha as well, although the beautiful Mrs. Wang Xueru always took the road less traveled, and the bullets went to ces where they couldn''t take root and grow.

    And Meng Chacha was still a newbie, yet to unlock more methods, it was all straight to the stomach...

    In short, four words: Just do it!

    Being a man assisted by the "System", how could he not respond to the national call and contribute to preventing the poption decline?

    Just like thetest slogan: If you want to live a life of wealth, having more children is the right way!

    And Yang Hao was now on the right path...

    "Does that mean we should get married first?"

    "It''s Xinyi''s first marriage, we can''t not have a wedding, can we?"

    Old Mr. Yang asked again.

    "Uh, no hurry for that..."

    Yang Hao quickly waved his hand, thinking to himself: The wedding can''t be held; just let go of that thought, Old Yang!

    While they were talking, the group had already left the neighborhood.

    He Yufen, however, stopped in front of a house of wellness, "Why has this ce reopened?"

    "Wasn''t it doing just fine..."

    The house of wellness He Yufen asionally patronized had two rows of flower baskets in front, and its signboard was covered with a red cloth.

    "Aunty, you really like this ce, don''t you?"

    Sun Xinyi asked with a pleasant smile.

    "Yes, I quite like it. They do good moxibustion, acupuncture, and medicinal baths here, the only drawback is that they''re pricey."

    He Yufen replied casually.

    He Yufen, at her age, still paid quite a bit of attention to health and wellness. Apart from dancing in the square, she would asionally enjoy steaming and medicinal baths at this house of wellness.

    But as she said, everything was fine with this establishment, except that it was expensive.

    "Boss, you''re here!"

    Just then, the manager of the house of wellness whom He Yufen recognized came out of the store, followed by two traditional Chinese medicine practitioners with whom He Yufen was quite familiar.

    However, the manager''s calling her "boss"pletely confused He Yufen.

    Boss?

    Who''s the boss??

    She looked astonished at Sun Xinyi beside her.

    The "daughter-inw" smiled at her and said, "Aunty, this store is a gift to you!"

    "Ah?"

    "For me?"

    "Are you saying the gift is actually a house of wellness???"

    He Yufen was utterly stunned, her pupils dting several sizes, and the wrinkles on her face nearly bursting open.

    Yang Huizhen and Liu Yani, the mother-daughter duo, were also left dumbfounded.

    The new bride''s first visit was to directly gift a whole health spa, something utterly unheard of!

    Seeing everyone with that expression, Sun Xinyi felt somewhat embarrassed, and she emphasized again, "Auntie, I was just helping Yang fulfill his filial duties..."

    "Xinyi, don''t say that!"

    He Yufen waved her hand dismissively and mocked, "He doesn''t have that kind of thoughtfulness! Even if he borrowed two more hearts, he wouldn''te up with such an idea!"

    The mockerying from one''s own mother is the most lethal.

    Yang Hao could only spread his hands helplessly.

    "Auntie, the que is waiting for you to unveil it..."

    Sun Xinyi smiled and pointed to the que covered with a red cloth. There was a string underneath, and with a firm tug, the red cloth would fall off.

    He Yufen, beaming with joy, took the string as the "daughter-inw" had suggested.

    "Auntie, wait to pull it, I''ll record a video for you..."

    Sun Xinyi stepped back and took out her phone, then started counting down for He Yufen...

    The mother-inw and daughter-inw were indeed in perfect sync.

    At that moment, Old Mr. Yang patted his son''s shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Can you afford it this time?"

    "You guess..."

    Yang Hao teased his old man again.

    "Answer what you''re asked, stop the nonsense!"

    Old Mr. Yang rolled his eyes andined, "Even if you became a president, not just a CEO, you''d still be my son Yang Guomin''s son!!"

    "Yeah, can''t argue with that..."

    Yang Hao nodded in agreement, just about to answer his father''s question.

    But suddenly, the voice of the System interrupted.

    Ding!

    NPC Task No. 3 [Filial Daughter-in-Law]pleted.

    Reward distribution in progress...

    Beep!

    As soon as the System''s voice finished, Yang Hao received a message from the bank notifying him of a transfer.

    Just the right small target!

    Yang Hao turned to his father and asked, "Dad, your heart''s been okaytely, right?"

    "My heart''s fine!"

    While answering, Yang Guomin puffed out his chest.

    "Is your blood pressure normal?"

    Yang Hao continued to ask.

    "My blood pressure''s always been normal."

    Yang Guomin replied again.

    "That''s good then..."

    Yang Hao nodded, then said, "I made some money as a CEO, so I''m thinking of setting aside some for you and Mom''s retirement..."

    "Your mom and I aren''t worried about food and drink, you''d better keep the money and focus on your career!"

    Yang Guomin shook his head, then added quietly, "Though, if you wanted to give me some pocket money, that wouldn''t be bad..."

    "What do you want pocket money for?" Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "That''s none of your business..."

    Yang Guomin waved his hand impatiently, adopting an attitude that his son should mind his own business.

    Although Comrade Yang''s attitude was quite improper, Yang Hao courteously said, "Mom, Dad''s asking me for pocket money!!"

    Old Mr. Yang: ???

    "Yang Guomin!"

    "What do you need money from your son for?"

    He Yufen immediately rushed over.

    "It wasn''t me asking, he said he wanted to give it to me..."

    Yang Guomin exined with a distressed expression.

    Yang Hao was enjoying the spectacle on the side. Quarrels stimte mental activity, so for the elderly, arguing now and then is good, as it can prevent dementia!

    While the old couple squabbled, Yang Hao moved closer to Sun Xinyi and said with a smile, "You took time off just to do all this, huh?"

    "Yeah."

    With a blush, Sun Xinyi nodded, "I just wanted to leave Uncle and Auntie with a good impression..."

    "Well, that''s pretty sessful."

    Yang Hao wrapped his arms around Yibao. With the System rewards all distributed, of course, there was no problem.

    "Yang, there''s something else I have toe clean about."

    Sun Xinyi said softly.

    "Go ahead, confess and be lenient..."

    Yang Hao probably already guessed Yibao''s maneuver, which was nothing more than another "surprise" in the wings.

    But Yibao, with her thin skin, was notfortable hogging all the credits for herself.

    "I also bought a house and a Mercedes-Benz car..." Sun Xinyi whispered, as if she indeed did something wrong.

    Yang Hao was not surprised; this was in line with Yibao''s character. He asked, "So, did you spend the whole ten million?"

    "There are several hundred thousand left."

    Sun Xinyi honestly replied.

    "Silly girl!!"

    While Yang Hao chided her with his mouth, his heart felt warmly touched; indeed, he hadn''t misjudged Yibao. She had spent such a considerable sum entirely on his parents.

    Had it been one of those gold-diggers, they definitely wouldn''t part with it so freely.

    After all, such a sum could have set them up for life!

    One could say she had sessfully nded ashore"!

    Without going too far, if Meng Chacha had been in the same situation, she''d probably offer at most half, or even less.

    Because Chacha was after the money from the beginning, with clear intentions.

    She was sensible and could provide enough emotional value, beingpliant with everything.

    But all of this was for one purpose...

    "Yang, let''s have the house and car sent under your name," Sun Xinyi decided to offer a third solution; otherwise, the pressure would be too much.

    Moreover, she felt she really wasn''t cut out for this kind of thing.

    So, it was best to leave it to someone who was good at it...

    Yang Hao had no idea about Yibao''s thoughts, or he would surely have asked: So, you think I''m just good at showing off???

 Chapter 150: 143, Yibao, I indeed saw greatness in you! (Requesting monthly votes)

    "Do I have a gift too?"

    He Yufen was somewhat surprised, but at the same time, she was a bit puzzled.

    Why did she have to go outside to see her gift?

    Could it be that the gift was too big to bring inside?

    Clutching her doubts, He Yufen followed her "daughter-inw" downstairs.

    But there was nothing downstairs that looked like a gift, except for an SUV that she hadn''t seen in the neighborhood before. The car was quite big, the color of a big green bean fly, kind of ugly!

    Beep beep!

    Yang Hao pressed the unlock button.

    The "Big Green Bean Fly" lights shed.

    Only then did He Yufen realize that it was her son''s car.

    Well, actually it looked quite nice.

    The green color was a bit like that of a rather valuable piece of jade!

    Cousin Liu Yani also came in a car, an Audi A4L. Of course, it wasn''t bought with her own money, but rather a ''gold coin'' from her parents.

    Liu Deren, Yang Hao''s great-uncle, made quite a bit of money in the building materials business in the early years. The domestic construction industry has been in a slump in recent years, and some of the money he made was lost, but a camel, thin as it may be, is bigger than a horse; their family''s standard of living was still above average.

    Now, the great-uncle has started selling tea with friends, riding the wave of short videos, and supposedly doing quite well.

    "Sister-inw, send me the restaurant''s location. I''ll ride with Yani; one car can''t fit everyone."

    Yang Huizhen nced at her great-nephew''s Anjoy U8 and didn''t recognize it.

    For most women, this car is just arge generic SUV.

    After all, the Anjoy brand is still too niche, only those who follow cars would know about it.

    "No need to drive, it''s just a walk away."

    "There''s a private kitchen right at the entrance of the neighborhood, the fusion of Hunan cuisine and local vors is quite good."

    He Yufen waved her hand, indicating that Yang Huizhen just needed to walk with her.

    Old Mr. Yang, walking behind, patted his son on the shoulder and whispered, "Xinyi gave me such an expensive gift; you''d better reciprocate when you visit her family!"

    "And it should be double at least, can you afford it?"

    "If you can''t afford it, will you return the fishing rod?"

    Yang Hao teased Old Mr. Yang on purpose.

    "That..."

    Old Mr. Yang''s face showed a conflicted expression, but eventually he red resolutely: "Didn''t you say you''re a billionaire?"

    "Howe you suddenly can''t afford it now??"

    "I was even thinking about burning paper for the ancestors'' graves..."

    "Don''t tell me the CEO is just a hollow title!!"

    Yang Haoughed heartily, not teasing his father anymore, "You can use the fishing rod without worries, I can afford it."

    "That''s good."

    Old Mr. Yang breathed a sigh of relief, really not wanting to return the fishing rod he had acquired.

    "Actually, whether I fish or not is secondary. What''s important is that you get Xinyi to give me a great-grandson soon, that''s the real deal!"

    Old Mr. Yang lowered his voice again and said.

    When he found out his son was divorcing, he gave up the hope of having a grandson.

    Now it was revived!

    And this new daughter-inw was much prettier than the previous one.

    Plus, his son was handsome...

    Well, decent enough.

    The child born will definitely be a handsomed!

    Of course, the chances were higher for the child to resemble its mother.

    "That isn''t up to me to decide."

    "We need to see if the fate has arrived..."

    Yang Hao shrugged nonchntly,tely he hadn''t been taking protective measures when ying cards with Yibao, going with the flow.

    In fact, not only with Yibao but with Wang Xueru and Meng Chacha as well, although the beautiful Mrs. Wang Xueru always took the road less traveled, and the bullets went to ces where they couldn''t take root and grow.

    And Meng Chacha was still a newbie, yet to unlock more methods, it was all straight to the stomach...

    In short, four words: Just do it!

    Being a man assisted by the "System", how could he not respond to the national call and contribute to preventing the poption decline?

    Just like thetest slogan: If you want to live a life of wealth, having more children is the right way!

    And Yang Hao was now on the right path...

    "Does that mean we should get married first?"

    "It''s Xinyi''s first marriage, we can''t not have a wedding, can we?"

    Old Mr. Yang asked again.

    "Uh, no hurry for that..."

    Yang Hao quickly waved his hand, thinking to himself: The wedding can''t be held; just let go of that thought, Old Yang!

    While they were talking, the group had already left the neighborhood.

    He Yufen, however, stopped in front of a house of wellness, "Why has this ce reopened?"

    "Wasn''t it doing just fine..."

    The house of wellness He Yufen asionally patronized had two rows of flower baskets in front, and its signboard was covered with a red cloth.

    "Aunty, you really like this ce, don''t you?"

    Sun Xinyi asked with a pleasant smile.

    "Yes, I quite like it. They do good moxibustion, acupuncture, and medicinal baths here, the only drawback is that they''re pricey."

    He Yufen replied casually.

    He Yufen, at her age, still paid quite a bit of attention to health and wellness. Apart from dancing in the square, she would asionally enjoy steaming and medicinal baths at this house of wellness.

    But as she said, everything was fine with this establishment, except that it was expensive.

    "Boss, you''re here!"

    Just then, the manager of the house of wellness whom He Yufen recognized came out of the store, followed by two traditional Chinese medicine practitioners with whom He Yufen was quite familiar.

    However, the manager''s calling her "boss"pletely confused He Yufen.

    Boss?

    Who''s the boss??

    She looked astonished at Sun Xinyi beside her.

    The "daughter-inw" smiled at her and said, "Aunty, this store is a gift to you!"

    "Ah?"

    "For me?"

    "Are you saying the gift is actually a house of wellness???"

    He Yufen was utterly stunned, her pupils dting several sizes, and the wrinkles on her face nearly bursting open.

    Yang Huizhen and Liu Yani, the mother-daughter duo, were also left dumbfounded.

    The new bride''s first visit was to directly gift a whole health spa, something utterly unheard of!

    Seeing everyone with that expression, Sun Xinyi felt somewhat embarrassed, and she emphasized again, "Auntie, I was just helping Yang fulfill his filial duties..."

    "Xinyi, don''t say that!"

    He Yufen waved her hand dismissively and mocked, "He doesn''t have that kind of thoughtfulness! Even if he borrowed two more hearts, he wouldn''te up with such an idea!"

    The mockerying from one''s own mother is the most lethal.

    Yang Hao could only spread his hands helplessly.

    "Auntie, the que is waiting for you to unveil it..."

    Sun Xinyi smiled and pointed to the que covered with a red cloth. There was a string underneath, and with a firm tug, the red cloth would fall off.

    He Yufen, beaming with joy, took the string as the "daughter-inw" had suggested.

    "Auntie, wait to pull it, I''ll record a video for you..."

    Sun Xinyi stepped back and took out her phone, then started counting down for He Yufen...

    The mother-inw and daughter-inw were indeed in perfect sync.

    At that moment, Old Mr. Yang patted his son''s shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Can you afford it this time?"

    "You guess..."

    Yang Hao teased his old man again.

    "Answer what you''re asked, stop the nonsense!"

    Old Mr. Yang rolled his eyes andined, "Even if you became a president, not just a CEO, you''d still be my son Yang Guomin''s son!!"

    "Yeah, can''t argue with that..."

    Yang Hao nodded in agreement, just about to answer his father''s question.

    But suddenly, the voice of the System interrupted.

    Ding!

    NPC Task No. 3 [Filial Daughter-in-Law]pleted.

    Reward distribution in progress...

    Beep!

    As soon as the System''s voice finished, Yang Hao received a message from the bank notifying him of a transfer.

    Just the right small target!

    Yang Hao turned to his father and asked, "Dad, your heart''s been okaytely, right?"

    "My heart''s fine!"

    While answering, Yang Guomin puffed out his chest.

    "Is your blood pressure normal?"

    Yang Hao continued to ask.

    "My blood pressure''s always been normal."

    Yang Guomin replied again.

    "That''s good then..."

    Yang Hao nodded, then said, "I made some money as a CEO, so I''m thinking of setting aside some for you and Mom''s retirement..."

    "Your mom and I aren''t worried about food and drink, you''d better keep the money and focus on your career!"

    Yang Guomin shook his head, then added quietly, "Though, if you wanted to give me some pocket money, that wouldn''t be bad..."

    "What do you want pocket money for?" Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "That''s none of your business..."

    Yang Guomin waved his hand impatiently, adopting an attitude that his son should mind his own business.

    Although Comrade Yang''s attitude was quite improper, Yang Hao courteously said, "Mom, Dad''s asking me for pocket money!!"

    Old Mr. Yang: ???

    "Yang Guomin!"

    "What do you need money from your son for?"

    He Yufen immediately rushed over.

    "It wasn''t me asking, he said he wanted to give it to me..."

    Yang Guomin exined with a distressed expression.

    Yang Hao was enjoying the spectacle on the side. Quarrels stimte mental activity, so for the elderly, arguing now and then is good, as it can prevent dementia!

    While the old couple squabbled, Yang Hao moved closer to Sun Xinyi and said with a smile, "You took time off just to do all this, huh?"

    "Yeah."

    With a blush, Sun Xinyi nodded, "I just wanted to leave Uncle and Auntie with a good impression..."

    "Well, that''s pretty sessful."

    Yang Hao wrapped his arms around Yibao. With the System rewards all distributed, of course, there was no problem.

    "Yang, there''s something else I have toe clean about."

    Sun Xinyi said softly.

    "Go ahead, confess and be lenient..."

    Yang Hao probably already guessed Yibao''s maneuver, which was nothing more than another "surprise" in the wings.

    But Yibao, with her thin skin, was notfortable hogging all the credits for herself.

    "I also bought a house and a Mercedes-Benz car..." Sun Xinyi whispered, as if she indeed did something wrong.

    Yang Hao was not surprised; this was in line with Yibao''s character. He asked, "So, did you spend the whole ten million?"

    "There are several hundred thousand left."

    Sun Xinyi honestly replied.

    "Silly girl!!"

    While Yang Hao chided her with his mouth, his heart felt warmly touched; indeed, he hadn''t misjudged Yibao. She had spent such a considerable sum entirely on his parents.

    Had it been one of those gold-diggers, they definitely wouldn''t part with it so freely.

    After all, such a sum could have set them up for life!

    One could say she had sessfully nded ashore"!

    Without going too far, if Meng Chacha had been in the same situation, she''d probably offer at most half, or even less.

    Because Chacha was after the money from the beginning, with clear intentions.

    She was sensible and could provide enough emotional value, beingpliant with everything.

    But all of this was for one purpose...

    "Yang, let''s have the house and car sent under your name," Sun Xinyi decided to offer a third solution; otherwise, the pressure would be too much.

    Moreover, she felt she really wasn''t cut out for this kind of thing.

    So, it was best to leave it to someone who was good at it...

    Yang Hao had no idea about Yibao''s thoughts, or he would surely have asked: So, you think I''m just good at showing off???

 Chapter 151: 144, you fucking dare to curse me? (Vote of the month needed)

    Xu Yali''s strategy was indeed sessful.

    The two gifts from Sun Xinyi truly reached the hearts of the elderly couple.

    During the meal, both of them couldn''t stop praising Sun Xinyi, their "daughter-inw".

    When they had almost finished eating,

    Yang Hao put down his chopsticks, "Dad, Mom, there''s something else I want to tell you."

    "What is it?"

    He Yufen, who was peeling shrimp for her granddaughter Xixi, looked up.

    Old Mr. Yang pursed his lips, still annoyed about his son having fooled him earlier.

    "Xinyi and I bought you a house; want to go see it after this?"

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

    "Ah?"

    "Bought a house??"

    The old couple was hugely surprised.

    "The current house doesn''t have an elevator, and it''s quite tiring for you both to go up and down the stairs."

    "The new house has an elevator, and the neighborhood environment is pretty good, too."

    Sun Xinyi had already discussed with Yang Hao about the house, which was arge 246 square meter apartment, costing over four million, considered a luxury apartment in Yicheng.

    "Then what are we waiting for, let''s hurry over and take a look!"

    Yang Huizhenughed and picked up the conversation; she was quite curious about what kind of house the CEO, her great nephew, had bought for his elder brother and sister-inw.

    "Let''s go, let''s go..."

    Old Mr. Yang, who had been a bit sulky just now, immediately perked up.

    He was quite used to living in the current house, but for a fisherman like him, there was one major inconvenience.

    Carrying a fishing box up and down the stairs was a bit tiring.

    After all, he was getting on in years and couldn''tpare to his younger self.

    After leaving the restaurant,

    the group split into two cars and headed for the new house.

    The new development was named "Guanjiang Lanting," known for its river view apartments.

    Yicheng was somewhat simr to Jiangcheng as both were more developed areas along the Yangtze River, with higher housing prices.

    And the famous Three Gorges Dam was located in Yicheng.

    "It''s actually an apartment in Guanjiang Lanting!"

    "Hao really lives up to his title as the big CEO; his approach is indeed different!"

    As they entered theplex, Yang Huizhen eximed with emotion.

    Although she no longer lived in Yicheng, she visited the city often, and having lived there for many years earlier, she was very familiar with it.

    "The house was Xinyi''s choice," Yang Hao said honestly.

    "Xinyi, good choice!"

    Yang Huizhen immediately gave Sun Xinyi a thumbs up.

    At this moment, He Yufen''s and Old Mr. Yang''s eyes clearly weren''t enough to take it all in; the greenery of Guanjiang Lanting was done superbly, just like a small park, with numerous fitness areas.

    He Yufen thought that in the future, she wouldn''t need to leave theplex to exercise.

    Old Mr. Yang, on the other hand, was thinking about how close theplex was to Xiba Neijiang where he often went fishing, he could just walk there from now on...

    The apartment was on the top floor of a 30-story building, and Sun Xinyi had purchased the 20th floor, which featured one apartment per elevatornding.

    When the entrance door was opened, the elderly couple was stunned once again!

    "Xinyi, how big is this ce?"

    "It''s really massive!!"

    He Yufen eximed.

    "Isn''t this house almost 200 square meters??" Old Mr. Yang''s eyes bulged.

    "Uncle, Auntie, the total area of this apartment is 246 square meters, including the gifted area and after subtracting themon area, the actual usable area should be just over 200 square meters..."

    "This building is at the best location in theplex, unobstructed in front, and the south-facing bedrooms and balcony all have river views..."

    Sun Xinyi gave a detailed introduction of the house; she had looked at four differentplexes in one day before finally deciding on this apartment after carefulparison.

    "This is really too big!"

    "The two of us simply can''t live it all..."

    He Yufen said this, but the corners of her mouth kept turning up and she couldn''t suppress her smile.

    Who wouldn''t want to live in a big house, especially one with broad views and river scenery to enjoy? Standing on the balcony and looking at the river could greatly improve one''s mood at leisure times.

    "Great!"

    "This is really nice!!"

    Yang Guomin couldn''t close his mouth from grinning.

    He truly hadn''t expected to live in such arge house in his lifetime.

    "Uncle, Auntie, this house is fully equipped, ready for you to move in at any time..."

    Sun Xinyi continued.

    The apartment she bought was a second-hand one, hardly lived in by the original owner, so it looked almost new.

    Initially, Sun Xinyi wanted to buy a brand-new apartment, but there were no new buildings on sale in the city center, only in more remote areas.

    So, it made more sense to buy an almost-new second-hand apartment that was ready to move into without going through the hassle of decorating it herself.

    "Hao, Xinyi, why don''t you stay here tonight? Just go home and grab some beddingter,"

    He Yufen suggested; she had originally wanted the couple to stay in the old house, butparatively, this new apartment was obviously much better.

    "That''s fine,"

    Yang Hao nodded, "But there''s no need to get the bedding, I n to take Xinyi shopping at the mall a bitter, and we''ll buy new ones."

    "If we''re staying here tonight, I''ll call the property management''s housekeeper right now to have someonee clean the ce."

    High-endplexes like this one typically have housekeeping teams; the charges are simr to those outside, sometimes even cheaper.

    He Yufen meant to offer to clean it herself, but upon seeing the size of the apartment, she dismissed the idea.

    Her son was now a CEO.

    Thinking bigger, they could easily afford this little expense!

    "Sister-inw, how much did this house cost?"

    After the house tour, Liu Yani asked curiously.

    And her question was also what He Yufen and Old Mr. Yang were interested in; the old couple immediately turned to their "daughter-inw".

    "4.6 million,"

    Sun Xinyi revealed the price.

    Sss~!

    He Yufen and Old Mr. Yang both gasped.

    Both knew the house was expensive, but they didn''t expect it to be this pricey.

    The average price for houses in Yicheng was just over eight thousand, not even nine thousand per square meter.

    This one was nearly twenty thousand per square meter!

    Yang Huizhen was also inwardly astonished; if it were just the house alone, her family could barely afford it.

    But the thing was, it wasn''t just about the house; the wellness center would cost at least three or four hundred thousand, plus the high-end fishing gear bought for the elder brother.

    All in all, it must be about nine million by now, maybe even more....

    My nephew is really making it big!

    Yes, it''s really nice!!

    Yang Huizhen was genuinely not the type who couldn''t stand seeing her rtives do well, especially when the prosperous one was her closest brother''s son.

    She was sincerely happy for her brother''s family.

    The property manager was very efficient, and soon arrived with the cleaning crew.

    He Yufen and Old Mr. Yang stayed behind with their granddaughter Xixi to "supervise the work", while Yang Hao took Sun Xinyi to a nearby mall to buy bedding and necessary living supplies.

    "Get me five extra sheets."

    "Actually, make that eight..."

    When buying a set of four pieces, Yang Hao spoke to the sales clerk.

    "Uh?"

    The female sales clerk was stunned; she had never seen anyone buy sheets like this before.

    Upon hearing Yang Hao''s words, Sun Xinyi''s face turned red, and she pretended to admire the scenery as she turned her head away.

    "Can''t you sell them?"

    Seeing that the sales clerk didn''t make a sound, Yang Hao asked again.

    In his mind, he was secretly mocking: You don''t know shit!

    My Yibao is a rare Spiritual Spring Saint Body! A Junior Water Mage!

    You mere mortals can''t begin to imagine that kind of happiness...

    "We sell them!"

    "Yes, we sell them!"

    The sales clerk quickly nodded; selling more goods was only good for business.

    But in her mind, she couldn''t help but mock: Are you buying so many sheets to use as ropes during a fire??

    Shoppingpleted.

    On the way past the restroom, Yang Hao went to take a leak.

    Standing at the urinal, however, he felt that the man beside him kept looking his way.

    Yang Hao was somewhat speechless, thinking to himself: Damn, never seen Boss 419, have you?

    "Are you Yang Hao??"

    Just as Yang Hao was silently scoffing to himself, the other man suddenly called out his name.

    "Uh?"

    Just finished, Yang Hao shook it off, holstered his "gun," and then looked puzzledly at the man next to him, who seemed older and a bit overweight, with a receding hairline.

    "I''m Mu Ye!"

    The man stated his name.

    "Fuck!"

    "Old Mu, I didn''t recognize you!!"

    Hearing the name, Yang Hao immediately realized that the man with the receding hairline was his high school ssmate.

    Yang Hao had graduated from high school in 2005, almost twenty years had passed!

    It was indeed very hard to recognize someone after so long.

    "When did you get back?"

    "Are you back developing in Yicheng?" Mu Ye asked.

    "No, I came back for my cousin Dapeng''s son''s one-month celebration."

    "I see."

    "I thought you came back to develop..."

    The two chatted while walking toward the sink.

    Rolling up his shirt sleeves, Mu Ye nonchntly unted the Rolex watch on his wrist, and while washing his hands, he asked, "Heard you got divorced?"

    "Uh?"

    Yang Hao was taken aback, not expecting his divorce to have reached the ears of this old ssmate he had not seen for years.

    "Yeah, I did."

    Yang Hao nodded and casually asked, "How about you?"

    "I got divorced too, but found another one."

    "Everything is quite good, just that she''s a bit young, eight years younger than me, not mature enough..."

    While shaking his head, Mu Ye shared his feelings.

    Yang Haoughed: "You''re acting like you''re suffering while actually enjoying the bargain!"

    "At our age, chasing after younger ones is really more than we can handle..."

    Though Mu Ye spoke like this, his face was all smug.

    Yang Hao looked at his old ssmate and suddenly remembered that this guy used to love showing off in school. He couldn''t believe that so many years had passed and he was still the same.

    Some things never change!

    "By the way, do you still keep in touch with Yu Jiujiu?"

    As Mu Ye pulled a paper towel, he asked while drying his hands.

    "No..."

    Yang Hao shook his head, but that name did stir up some long-buried memories.

    Yu Jiujiu was the high school beauty, pretty much the unattainable dream for many boys!

    It seemed that Yang Hao had even pursued her, passed her love letters, and they had an ambiguous rtionship, but in the end, they never ended up together.

    "You two were so close back then!"

    "Everyone thought you were the only one who could win her over..."

    Mu Ye eximed nostalgically.

    "Lost touch after college."

    Yang Hao recalled briefly that after high school graduation, he and Yu Jiujiu only met twice, both times at high school ssmates'' weddings.

    "Heard she''s doing well in Jiangcheng, and so are you. Maybe you''ll run into her!" Mu Ye suggested with a smile.

    Yang Hao shook his head; nearly twenty years had gone by, everything had changed.

    The girl from the past had be a middle-aged woman, nothing was left to look forward to.

    Just as they say online: The white moonlight in your heart, not even the person herself can surpass.

    "Busyter?"

    "How about we grab a drink?" Mu Ye invited.

    "Can''t do it today, got a ton of stuff to handle at home!" Yang Hao shook his head,

    "Let''s exchange WeChat contacts, keep in touch more often."

    "Sure thing!"

    The two exchanged WeChat contacts and then left the restroom together.

    However, as soon as they stepped out of the restroom, Mu Ye''s eyes lit up as he couldn''t help but lower his voice to exim, "Fuck, this beauty is on par with a star!"

    "No, she''s even prettier than a star!"

    "Whoever marries a wife like this has got to die ten years earlier!"

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao couldn''t help but give Mu Ye a disdainful look, "Are you fucking cursing me?"

 Chapter 152: 145, Riding on his sons coattails, Old Mr. Yang is getting pumped (for monthly votes)

    "Yang, what do you mean by that?"

    "How did I curse you?"

    Mu Ye obviously didn''t understand the implication in Yang Hao''s words and looked at him,pletely puzzled.

    However, there was no need for Yang Hao to answer, as Sun Xinyi already came over, all smiles, and hooked her arm through Yang Hao''s, "Brother Yang, I want to buy a couple of face masks, I forgot to bring them when I left the house."

    "Yeah, sure."

    Yang Hao nodded lightly.

    "Damn!"

    "This..."

    Mu Ye was taken aback. He had heard that Yang Hao''s chain of hotpot restaurants had gone under and that his wife had left him.

    But looking at the current situation, the rumors seemed a bit exaggerated! The guy got divorced, but damn, he found someone even prettier than a female celebrity, and she looked to be only in her early twenties!!

    Bastard!!

    How could you have the nerve to hit on such a young girl.

    When you were eighteen and starting college, she was probably still in kindergarten!!

    "Brother Yang, who is this?"

    Mu Ye managed topose himself and asked.

    "My girlfriend, Xinyi."

    "This is Old Mu, a high school ssmate of mine."

    Yang Hao introduced them briefly.

    "Hello."

    Sun Xinyi greeted him politely.

    "Hello, hello..."

    Mu Ye nodded repeatedly, then subconsciously adjusted his cuff to reveal the Rolex on his wrist again and patted Yang Hao on the shoulder, "Brother Yang, it''s been so many years, we''ve got to find time for a meal today!"

    Yang Hao nced at his old ssmate, whose hairline had seriously receded, and was a bit speechless, damn, showing off your Rolex twice, is that really amusing?

    "Xinyi, help me roll up my sleeve, my arm is a bit itchy..."

    Yang Hao first offered his left arm with the watch on it to Sun Xinyi, then he replied, "Old Mu, it''s not that I don''t want to give you face, but today I''ve got a lot of rtives over at home and I really can''t get away."

    While he was speaking, Yibao dutifully rolled up his sleeve for him.

    Mu Ye was full of envy. She was beautiful and obedient, simply the ideal woman.

    No, wait, why is he rolling up his sleeve.

    Uh, that watch...

    Isn''t that a tinum Patek Philippe model?

    The universe series?

    Shit, over six hundred thousand!!!

    Mu Ye, who ran a modest business and was quite well-off, had a certain understanding of Rolexes since he owned one.

    After recognizing the watch on Yang Hao''s wrist, he was instantly shocked.

    The Rolex Mu Ye wore was a second-generation model, which wasn''t as sought after as it had been two years ago. In the secondary market, it was priced around one hundred and twenty to one hundred thirty thousand.

    However, the watch on Yang Hao''s wrist was worth the price of five or six of those.

    Mu Ye felt embarrassed and quickly pulled his sleeve back down.

    There you were, with a six hundred thousand plus watch, not making a peep, and yet here you are, showing off a Rolex twice...

    No wonder he showed what he had.

    "Darling, what are we going to eat?"

    At that moment, a woman''s voice came from behind them, as Mu Ye''s young girlfriend came out of thedies'' restroom.

    Yang Hao instinctively nced at his old ssmate''s girlfriend, whom he was so proud of. She wasn''t very tall, about 160 cm or so, with average looks, just an ordinary in Jane.

    Her only advantage was probably her youth, but ording to Mu Ye, she was eight years younger than him. Mu Ye and Yang Hao were the same age, 35, which meant this "young girlfriend" was already 27.

    Mu Ye looked at his own girlfriend and then at Sun Xinyi, who was holding Yang Hao''s arm. Thinking back on how he had just been showing off about having a younger girlfriend in the restroom, he felt his old face burn with embarrassment.

    Now that''s what you call a real young girlfriend!

    Yeah, if he could find a girlfriend like that, it would be worth dying ten years early!

    Yang Hao exchanged a few more words with his old ssmate and then left.

    Returning to Guanjiang Lanting, the housekeeping team had already finished cleaning the house.

    The old couple were enjoying the river view from the balcony.

    "Hao, Xinyi."

    "Your dad and I are going back to the old house to tidy up a bit and get ready to move the day after tomorrow."

    It was clear the old couple were very satisfied with this house. Seeing the two return from shopping, He Yufen immediately said with a beaming smile.

    "Where''s Xixi?"

    Yang Hao noticed that his precious daughter wasn''t in the house.

    "Nini took her to the amusement park."

    "Wow, she''s already warming up to little aunt so quickly..."

    Yang Hao remarked, though he wasn''t surprised. Xixi did have a bit of a social butterfly trait; for instance, she had also warmed up to Sun Xinyi after meeting her twice.

    "You guys might as well drive back directly."

    Yang Hao had previously forgotten to mention the car. A Mercedes-Benz E300 was still parked in the underground parking lot.

    "That''s fine, then give me the car key."

    Old Mr. Yang thought his son was referring to his own Youyang U8, but the son handed him a Mercedes-Benz car key instead.

    "Eh, this car key looks fishy?"

    Old Mr. Yang looked at the three-pointed star logo on the key in confusion.

    "Right, it''s this car."

    Yang Hao took his parents down to the underground parking lot and pointed to the brand-new ck Mercedes parked there: "Xinyi chose it, see if you like it."

    "This..."

    "Of course I like it! How could I not!!"

    Old Mr. Yang beamed with joy, never having thought he''d get to drive a Mercedes at his age.

    "That''s good, just drive slowly on the way back."

    Yang Hao gave a reminder.

    "Don''t worry, I''ve been an experienced driver for 20 years!" Old Mr. Yang bragged, patting his chest.

    "Really, does forklift driving count?"

    Yang Hao was speechless. Before his dad retired, he had been a warehouse manager at a factory and often drove forklifts to load and unload goods.

    Technically, he did have over twenty years of driving experience.

    "It''s all the same!"

    Old Mr. Yang confidently took a seat in the driver''s seat, but soon after, he poked his head out of the car window to ask, "How do you start this car?"

    Yang Hao was at a loss for words. A twenty-year "experienced" driver who couldn''t even start a car, huh!

    He took a seat in the passenger''s side and started exining to his dad how to start the car and the basics of shifting gears.

    Under Yang Hao''s guidance, Old Mr. Yang sessfully started the car. He was grinning ear to ear, then pressed down on the elerator too hard, and the Mercedes E300 zoomed out of the parking space...

    Fortunately, there was no car in the opposite space; otherwise, it would have been an ident from the get-go!

    "Stop the car, stop the car!!"

    Yang Hao shouted a couple of times, then said to He Yufen in the back seat, "Mom, maybe you should take a taxi home?"

    Yang Hao felt it would be safer if his parents were not in the same car, as there was a risk of a total disaster.

    Otherwise, he might be an orphan by tomorrow!

    "It''s fine, I just haven''t gotten used to it yet. I''ll be fine if I drive slowly..." Old Mr. Yang remained utterly confident.

    "Right, just drive slowly."

    Clearly, He Yufen was quite keen to ride in this new Mercedes.

    "Alright then, just be careful."

    "Mom, move to the passenger''s seat and fasten your seatbelt," Yang Hao instructed before getting out of the car.

    He Yufen moved from the back seat to the passenger''s side.

    Old Mr. Yang had not only driven forklifts, but he had also driven the factory''s van at times, so he did have driving experience. Once he got a feel for the car''s response to the gas pedal, he drove the Mercedes E out of the garage and back to their old house at a leisurely pace, going around forty kilometers an hour.

    After parking the car, Old Mr. Yang did not get out immediately. Instead, he waited for an acquaintance carrying groceries to pass by before opening the car door.

    "Wow! Old Yang, did you strike it rich?"

    "You''ve got a Mercedes now!!" The man eximed in surprise.

    Old Mr. Yang waved his hand nonchntly: "My son and daughter-inw bought it for me. They wouldn''t take no for an answer!"

    "Didn''t your son get divorced?" the man asked, puzzled.

    "Did he find someone new??"

    "Yeah, he found another one!"

    Old Mr. Yang nodded, saying, "The new daughter-inw is great in every way, it''s just that she''s a bit too young. She''s 11 years younger than Hao; she''s only 24 this year!"

    If Yang Hao had known about his dad''s antics, he would have definitely asked: Is Mu Ye your illegitimate son?

    The bragging tactic was exactly the same!!

    "Young is good."

    "You lucky old rascal ying coy!"

    The manughed, shook his head, and walked away, carrying his groceries.

    But in his mind, he couldn''t help but think: I shouldn''t have asked; he showed me uppletely!

    Old Mr. Yang couldn''t bear to go upstairs and circled the car a few more times, but no other neighbors passed by.

    "Come on, let''s go upstairs and pack!" He Yufen couldn''t stand it anymore and called Old Mr. Yang to go up.

    "Alright then."

    Old Mr. Yang reluctantly went upstairs, but shortly after entering the house, he suddenly thought of his neighbor, Old Tan''s tactic and, with sudden inspiration, he took a bucket and cloth and went downstairs again...

    After Old Tan got a new car, he spent an entire afternoon wiping it at the bottom of the building.

    His intentions were as clear as daylight to anyone who passed by!

    At that time, Yang Guomin had been quite disdainful, but now he thought about it, it made sense!

    A new car does need a good cleaning...

    Sure enough, as Old Mr. Yang was wiping the car, his neighbor Old Tan returned home in his car.

    He had bought a Nissan Sunny, simply a utility car, which naturally couldn''tpare with Old Mr. Yang''s Mercedes E.

    After parking his car next to Old Mr. Yang''s Mercedes, Old Tan looked shocked as he got out: "Old Yang, whose car is this?"

    "Did little Haoe back?"

    "Hao dide back!"

    "But the car is mine!"

    Finally, the moment he was waiting for arrived, and it was Old Tan, who he most wanted to see. Since the other man always liked to show off, Old Mr. Yang suddenly perked up.

    "Your car?"

    "This is a Mercedes E, right? It must cost four or five hundred thousand!" Old Tan eximed in surprise, his eyes as wide as saucers.

    Old Mr. Yang casually waved, "Hao and his wife bought the car. I don''t know how much it costs, but it''s quite nice to drive..."

    "Hao bought it?"

    "Did your family''s Hao strike it rich again???"

    Old Tan was even more shocked. The news about Yang Hao''s chain hotpot store going bankrupt and his wife running off had long since spread in their hometown.

    Quite a few people had reveled in schadenfreude, Old Tan among them, and now Hao could afford to buy his dad a Mercedes!

    The surprise was genuine.

    "It''s alright."

    "He became a president..."

    Old Mr. Yang twisted the cloth in his hands, then added nonchntly: "By the way, I''ve got a housewarming party next week, you have toe!"

    "Housewarming?"

    "You''re moving???" Old Tan asked with curiosity.

    "Yeah."

    Yang Guomin nodded, "Hao bought us an over 200-square-meter apartment in Guanjiang Lanting. Kids these days, with money they just can''t stop spending!"

    "Just He Yufen and me, we can''t possibly live in such a big ce..."

    "But then again, it''s a filial gesture from our child. Since it''s bought, we''ve got to move in!"

 Chapter 155: 148, Yang Hao, fifty thousand! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    At that moment, everyone had but three words in their minds: What''s her angle?

    What on earth would such a young, pretty, and wealthy girl see in an older man with a child from a previous marriage?

    Could she really just be after the role of a stepmother??

    While everyone was deep in their musings, Yang Hao, having parked the car, walked into the banquet hall with Liu Yani.

    "Hao is here."

    Hao Fang was the first to spot Yang Hao.

    Then everyone''s gaze shifted towards the entrance of the banquet hall.

    Yang Hao was dressed in a casual Hermes suit that day, looking very sharp. Especially after losing some weight, he appeared remarkably refreshed and lively.

    "Hao has a different aura about him, looks a lot younger!"

    Yang Huizhi remarked with emotion.

    "Indeed, he looks about thirty now," Hao Fang nodded and agreed.

    In his heart, Liang Fei quietly muttered, This doesn''t look like someone in dire straits, but rather has a sessful person''s air.

    "Uncle, Aunt, Little Aunt..."

    Walking over to the table where the Yang Family members were seated, Yang Hao first greeted a few of the elders.

    "Hao, when did you get yourself such a beautiful girlfriend like Xinyi? We had no idea at home; you kept it very well hidden!"

    Aunt Hao Fang teased.

    "Well, now you know!"

    "Xinyi, this is Aunt."

    Yang Hao ced his hand naturally on Sun Xinyi''s shoulder and introduced her.

    "Huizhen has already introduced us."

    "You sure know how to make a big move in silence," Hao Fang sighed.

    Yang Hao simply smiled, not saying much, and took a seat with Sun Xinyi.

    "Hao, have you made a fortune again?"

    Liang Xiaojun nced at Yang Hao sitting across from him and ventured to ask.

    "Not bad, I made a little money!"

    Yang Hao gave a nomittal response. He understood this little uncle of his: he was the kind of rtive everyone has, the one who despises the poor and fawns over the rich.

    When your family is doing well, he licks your boots more than anyone, but if you fall on hard times, he has a basketful of snide remarks and mockery at the ready.

    If you had to sum up such a rtive in four words, it would be: better off without them.

    So Yang Hao was somewhat reluctant to entertain his little uncle.

    However, such rtives are not entirely useless after all; they do serve a certain purpose.

    For instance, they can be used as a backdrop to showcase yourself!

    "Are we giving red envelopes today or writing in the gift ledger?"

    Not seeing any red envelopes on the table, Yang Hao asked.

    "Writing in the gift ledger."

    Liang Xiaojun pointed to a corner of the banquet hall where a table was set up with three people sitting behind it, receiving gifts.

    "Hao, now that you''ve made some money, you should remember to repay your gratitude!"

    "Your Uncle helped you a lot when you were in a tight spot..."

    Liang Xiaojun added, obviously suggesting that Yang Hao should contribute a generous gift, and at the same time curious to see just how much his wealthy nephew would give, to confirm if he had truly made money.

    "You are right, Uncle."

    Yang Hao nodded, while inwardly he snarked: Do I need you to remind me?

    Uncle''s family was truly beyond reproach toward Yang Hao. Knowing Yang Hao needed money, they did not hesitate to give him a hundred thousand yuan.

    Although Yang Hao had already repaid the money, he remembered the favor.

    Not all rtives are willing to help you out in your time of need!!

    The reality is, not throwing a few bitingments your way is considered good enough.

    Yang Hao stood up from his seat, ready to contribute his gift.

    "Let''s go too, no need to wait for Big Brother and Sister-inw..."

    Seeing Yang Hao getting up, Liang Xiaojun also stood up. No one at the table had given their gifts yet; they had been waiting for Yang Guomin to arrive.

    Liang Xiaojun, curious how much his seemingly prosperous nephew would give, took the initiative to organize the group.

    "Hao, why haven''t your parentse yet?"

    Yang Guofu asked.

    "I''m not sure, maybe there''s traffic on the road!"

    Yang Hao had sent a WeChat message to his mother when he left Guanjiang Lanting. She replied that they were about to leave, so they should have been arriving soon.

    "Alright, then let''s not wait for them."

    The group from the table proceeded to the gift ledger station.

    Writing in the gift ledger is a traditional way of receiving gifts. The host family usually finds someone with beautiful handwriting to record all the gifts from friends and rtives.

    The person responsible for collecting the money is a trusted family member of the host. Currently, seated behind the gift table collecting money are two people; one is the sister of Yang Hao''s sister-inw, Tian Miaomiao, and the other is Sun Qingmei, the sister of Yang Hao''s aunt.

    It''s clear to see that in Uncle''s family, the women are indeed capable of carrying half the sky; there were no members of the Yang Family handling the money.

    "Yang Guofu, two thousand."

    Approaching the gift table, Yang Guofu passed over the cash he had prepared in advance.

    He and his siblings had already agreed to give two thousand each per family.

    The person in charge of recording was an ountant from Yicheng Steel Group, surnamed Liu.

    ountant Liu had excellent penmanship, and the leaders of Yicheng Steel Group would always ask for his help with their family celebrations.

    For this grandchild''s full-month celebration, Yang Guoqiang had also invited ountant Liu over.

    "Yang Guofu!"

    "Is this Director Yang''s cousin?"

    ountant Liu recorded the amounts while casually asking a question.

    "Mm, I''m the third child in the family," Yang Guofu nodded in confirmation.

    Sun Qingmei, who was collecting the money, knew Yang Guofu as well, and greeted this "rtive by marriage," but in her mind, she thought that people from the old Yang Family didn''t give a small amount for the gift money.

    Their Sun Family side all gave a unified gift of one thousand, after all, it was just a baby''s full-month celebration, not a major event like a wedding.

    "Yang Huizhen, two thousand."

    "Yang Huizhi, two thousand."

    After Yang Guofu had given his gift, his two sisters also passed their money over one after another.

    "It seems these are sisters from the main family."

    ountant Liu was a man in his fifties with a propensity to chat, muttering as he wrote down the names.

    After several elders had given their gifts, Liang Fei approached with a cheerful smile: "Liang Fei, two thousand."

    Seeing him give two thousand, Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen couldn''t help but nce at him, as ording to the local customs, unmarried younger brothers and sisters actually didn''t need to give gift money.

    Because being unmarried meant not having established one''s own household, so it wouldn''t matter if Liang Fei didn''t give a gift at all.

    Of course, this still depended on personal circumstances; some people used customs as an excuse to save money, while others, feeling goodwill toward their siblings, were willing to spend it.

    So Liang Fei giving money wasn''t an issue, but the problem was that he gave quite a bit, as much as the elders.

    What Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen didn''t know was that Liang Fei''s decision to give the gift was actually prompted by his father, Liang Xiaojun.

    Liang Xiaojun wanted to suck up to his second brother''s family and nned to give more money during the full-month celebration, but since Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen had already agreed to give two thousand per family, it wouldn''t look good if he acted differently, so he came up with the idea of sending the money through his son.

    Liang Fei felt very proud giving the money, as two thousand was already a lot.

    Watching ountant Liu write down his name, Liang Fei finally stepped aside, content, and then turned his gaze to Yang Hao.

    He thought to himself, if I, as the younger brother, have given two thousand, you, as the older brother, surely can''t give less than me.

    Yang Hao hadn''t been paying attention to Liang Fei, his cousin. He took Sun Xinyi''s backpack and, under everyone''s watchful eyes, pulled out a stack of red bills.

    Holy crap!

    Ten thousand!

    To give so much!!!

    Everyone was astonished.

    Especially Liang Xiaojun, who had just mentioned Yang Hao, had not expected this elder nephew to really be "grateful"!

    To give ten thousand for a full-month celebration!

    Sun Qingmei and Tian Miaomiao, sitting behind the table collecting money, were also a bit stunned, as ten thousand was currently thergest amount given.

    The people who gave that were parents-inw of Yang Hao''s cousin.

    In fact, it was just like transferring money from one hand to the other within the family.

    But Yang Hao''s case was different; he was actually giving out that much...

    However, just when everyone was in shock, Yang Hao took out another stack of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag.

    Holy shit!

    Twenty thousand!!

    Liang Fei''s eyes bulged out.

    Liang Xiaojun unconsciously opened his mouth in astonishment.

    You''re trying to show gratitude, but isn''t this a bit too much?

    If you give twenty thousand, where is my second brother going to put his attention if not on our four thousand!!

    Liang Xiaojun was feeling some regret, thinking he shouldn''t have spoken about being "grateful."

    But from the current situation, it seemed his words didn''t make a difference; Yang Hao obviously came prepared!

    Yet, while everyone was still stunned, Yang Hao took out three more stacks of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag and spoke indifferently, "Yang Hao, fifty thousand!"

    Holy crap!!

    Fifty thousand!!!

    Huh???

    This...

    Everyone''s faces were filled with shock.

    If it had been ten or twenty thousand, folks might have just been momentarily impressed.

    But fifty thousand was truly too much!

    In a city like Yicheng, where many people earned a monthly sry of three to four thousand, Yang Hao casually spending fifty thousand was equivalent to an entire year''s sry for some.

    Liang Fei swallowed hard, his gaze towards his elder cousin involuntarily changing.

    A man who could give a gift of fifty thousand must naturally earn a significant amount of money.

    Thinking back on how he wanted to control this elder cousin, it now seemed somewhatughable.

    Liang Xiaojun also had aplex expression. Giving fifty thousand in one go suggested that this elder nephew might have really struck it rich again.

    "Are you Director Yang''s nephew?"

    ountant Liu,ing to his senses, began to write the name, curiously asking.

    "Mm-hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded, but didn''t say much else.

    Sun Qingmei couldn''t help but take several more nces at Yang Hao. Her sister had told her about this nephew, how he was once sessful with five hotpot restaurants in Jiangcheng, and then they all went under, leaving him with a huge debt, even his wife left...

    But looking at him now, he seems to have made it big again!

    Really capable!

    Sun Qingmei inwardly marveled, but her hands never stopped working, cing stack after stack of red bills into the bill counter.

    Tian Miaomiao, standing nearby, was taking a serious look at Yang Hao. She''d heard her sister talk about this man, who her brother-inw even jokingly considered introducing to his own elder brother ˇŞ presumably him!

    Although it was a joke at the time, her sister scolded her brother-inw, using him of trying to push her into a pit of fire.

    But now, it seemed this man might not be so bad after all.

    Tall and mighty, quite handsome, and so generous with his money, the only drawback seemed to be that he was divorced with a kid, but it was a daughter, which wasn''t necessarily out of the question...

 Chapter 154: 147, Married Woman Sister-in-Law Sun Xinyi (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    "Auntie Four?"

    Liang Fei initially focused all his attention on the beautiful woman, and it took him a few steps to realize that she had actuallye with Auntie Four, Yang Huizhen.

    He also noticed that the beautiful woman was holding the hand of a dolled-up little girl.

    Uh?

    A married woman??

    Liang Fei''s eyes shone even brighter.

    "Auntie Four, howe you came by yourself."

    Liang Fei stepped forward with a smiling greeting.

    "Xiaojun, are you blind or what, do you see me alone here!"

    Yang Huizhen had no great fondness for this blond nephew of hers and rebutted, before introducing Sun Xinyi who was beside her: "Isn''t your sister-inw right here!"

    "Uh..."

    "Sister-inw??"

    Liang Fei waspletely dumbfounded.

    He opened his mouth wide in surprise and sized up Sun Xinyi again and again, sure that the beauty in front of him was definitely not the previous sister-inw.

    Although the previous one was also quite pretty, she couldn''tpare to the current one, not to mention that this sister-inw was even younger.

    "Xinyi, this is Xiaojun, the child from your mother-inw''s family."

    Yang Huizhen introduced Liang Fei to Sun Xinyi.

    "Hello."

    Sun Xinyi greeted politely.

    "Sister-inw, hello..."

    Liang Fei quickly nodded in response.

    Meanwhile, he was internally shaken by a storm of emotions, as the news of big brother Yang Hao''s chain of hotpot restaurants closing down, and his wife leaving him had be explosive news among rtives.

    Because back when Yang Hao was flourishing, he was the pride of the family, and Liang Fei, when boasting to his friends, never failed to mention "My big brother has opened five hotpot restaurants in Jiangcheng."

    So, when the news about Yang Hao''s chain of hotpot restaurants going under and his wife running off came out, it truly shocked everyone.

    Some felt pity for him, while others watched with the attitude of spectators at a show, asionally stepping on him during conversations.

    Liang Fei belonged to thetter group.

    He had thought that this time he would see his big brother looking down and out!

    He had not expected him to bring back such a young and beautiful sister-inw...

    "Auntie Four, where are big brother and sister Yani?" Liang Fei asked.

    "They went to park the car."

    The hotel''s parking lot was full, so Yang Hao and Liu Yani had to take the car to the back parking lot. Since it was quite a distance, they let Yang Huizhen and Sun Xinyie in first with Xixi.

    "Auntie Four, who is this?"

    As she spoke, Yang Huizhen had already brought Sun Xinyi to the table where the Yang Family members were sitting. Yang Huizhi saw a strange beautiful womaning and asked.

    "This is Hao''s girlfriend, Xinyi."

    "Xinyi, this is your auntie, your uncle, that one is your third uncle, third auntie..."

    Yang Huizhen immediately introduced these rtives to Sun Xinyi.

    Sun Xinyi greeted each of them in turn.

    However, the older members of the Yang Family were all somewhat stupefied.

    Especially Liang Xiaojun, who didn''t get along too well with big uncle Yang Guomin, he was quite gloating over the misfortune of his grand-nephew''s hotpot restaurants failing and his wife leaving.

    He had not expected that in just a few months, the boy would have a girlfriend!

    And the girl was excessively attractive, even to the point that his old eyes were almost popping out.

    What''s more outrageous was that this girl was about the same age as his own son, probably more than a decade younger than his big nephew!

    She could have been my daughter-inw.

    And yet she ended up with a twice-married big nephew with a child, what could she be after!

    Liang Xiaojun was rather resentful in his heart.

    "This is Xixi, right?"

    "She''s grown up so much in the blink of an eye, I''ve only met her once when she was very little."

    Although Yang Huizhi wasn''t as close to the big brother as Auntie Four Yang Huizhen, she also didn''t harbor the same schadenfreude as her husband and son.

    She quite liked Xixi when she saw her now.

    "Xixi, this is called your little auntie granny."

    Yang Huizhen lifted Xixi up and introduced her.

    "Little auntie granny, hello..."

    Xixi politely greeted, always confident even in front of strangers, and she even got more excited when there were many unfamiliar faces.

    "This little girl is really adorable..."

    Yang Huizhi came closer and touched Xixi''s chubby little cheeks.

    And at that moment, Liang Xiaojun was looking at Sun Xinyi and asked, "Xinyi, how old are you this year?"

    "Uncle, I''m 24."

    "24..."

    Liang Xiaojun silently did the math in his head; this girl was eleven years younger than his grand nephew, Yang Hao.

    Yang Guofu, standing nearby with his wife, Hao Fang, exchanged a look after Sun Xinyi revealed her age, both faces showing their shock.

    She''s so pretty and so young!

    How did shee to fancy our grand nephew?

    "Xinyi, do you know about our Hao''s situation?"

    Hao Fang asked, wondering in her heart if their grand nephew had deceived this girl.

    "Eh?"

    Sun Xinyi was taken aback, finding the question from her aunt-inw a bit strange.

    But she nodded anyway: "I do!"

    The two of them had been open and honest with each other, with nothing left unknown!

    "That''s good then."

    Hao Fang nodded slightly, relieved that her grand nephew hadn''t duped the young woman.

    "Sister-inw, I work in self-media. It would be a waste for someone with your looks not to be a streamer. Are you interested in joining ourpany?"

    Seeing that this beautiful sister-inw seemed quite approachable, Liang Fei came up and extended the invitation directly.

    "Sorry, I''m not interested in streaming."

    Sun Xinyi decisively shook her head. When she was at Bolli Fitness Center, she had to start a Kuaiyin ount for the sake of performance, but even then, she updated it half-heartedly.

    She truly had no interest in streaming or short videos.

    "Sister-inw, you might not be very familiar with the self-media industry. Actually, bing a streamer is quite simple, not as difficult as you imagine."

    "Especially with your looks, sister-inw, you don''t need any special talent, being a beauty streamer would suffice."

    "If you''re willing to join ourpany, I can offer you a ss A contract right away, with a guaranteed annual sry of one hundred thousand, not including the earnings from streaming and product promotions!"

    "If we include earnings from streaming and product promotions, the sky''s the limit..."

    Liang Fei wasn''t giving up, attempting to lure this sister-inw with benefits.

    In his eyes, his older brother was nothing but a loser whose business had failed. He probably couldn''t provide this beautiful sister-inw with a decent life, so by promising a high sry, she might waver.

    Two female streamers at theirpany had initially refused, but after they were offered a good base sry, they agreed.

    "Little Fei, are you out of your mind? Didn''t you hear your sister-inw say she''s not interested in streaming?"

    This time, before Sun Xinyi could respond, Yang Huizhen snapped back at him.

    "Auntie, look at what you''re saying. I just want our sister-inw to earn a bit more money," Liang Fei chuckled dryly.

    Just then, Liang Xiaojun stood up for his son, exhaling a plume of smoke from his free cigarette before saying, "Fourth Sister, you can''t make decisions for Xinyi!"

    "I think what Little Fei says makes sense, it''s for Xinyi''s benefit. It''s not easy to earn a base sry of one hundred thousand."

    "Xinyi, how is your current ie?"

    With that, Liang Xiaojun turned to look at Sun Xinyi.

    An annual sry of one hundred thousand was indeed not low in the current society, especially since Sun Xinyi was only 24 years old and had probably only graduated from college a year or two ago, her sry would likely be at most four or five thousand a month.

    Sun Xinyi hesitated a moment before honestly answering, "My annual sry is around two hundred and fifty thousand."

    In fact, after recent events, Sun Xinyi felt that an annual sry wasn''t important anymore. After all, Yang gave her spending money in the millions.

    Yesterday, when she told Yang she had spent the entire million on her parents, he transferred another million to her right away, saying it was for her to spend...

    Which meant that Yang gave her spending money equivalent to forty years'' sry in one go!

    So, was an annual sry still important?

    These past few days, Sun Xinyi didn''t even have much of a concept of money anymore; it seemed like just a string of numbers.

    But that wasn''t the case for everyone present. Yang Guofu, the minor post office director, had an annual sry between one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand, which depended on performance.

    Don''t think that working at the post office is easy; there are various sales tasks to bepleted. Selling moon cakes for Mid-Autumn Festival, rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival, and sweet dumplings for Lantern Festival are just the basics; there''s also the sale of various magazines and newspapers.

    It doesn''t matter if they can''t sell; they can just buy them themselves.

    And the targets set by superiors are usually unattainable, so every year, a substantial amount of money is spent on fulfilling these tasks.

    Thus, though Yang Guofu''s job seems decent, his actual ie isn''t particrly high. In earlier years, he earned pretty well by selling financial products due to the high rebates, but in recent years, people have be more cautious, and it''s harder to sell financial products...

    Liang Xiaojun''s ie was even lower, being a small workshop team leader who earned a monthly wage of six or seven thousand; even with a year-end bonus, it was hard to reach one hundred thousand.

    Therefore, when Sun Xinyi stated her sry of two hundred and fifty thousand, it was a significant blow to both of them.

    The corners of Liang Fei''s mouth twitched upon extending the invitation. He hadn''t expected this sister-inw''s ie to be so high!

    But if her ie is already this high, why would she choose a divorced man with a child, an older man at that?

    It''s all a bit puzzling!

    "Let me tell you, Xinyi said two hundred and fifty thousand just to avoid scaring you with a higher number!"

    "Yesterday, Xinyi spent hundreds of thousands just buying fishing gear for my brother alone!"

    Having known Liang Xiaojun and his son for many years, Yang Huizhen was aware of their character. This father and son pair always had a penchant for wealth and disdain for the poor, and had been nothing but sycophantic when their grand nephew was doing well.

    Now, thinking their grand nephew had fallen on hard times, that''s why they spoke to Sun Xinyi in such a manner; otherwise, they''d have presented a different face.

    And after interacting with her for a couple of days, Yang Huizhen knew that Sun Xinyi was a reasonable person without too manyplicated thoughts. But she didn''t want her niece-inw to be bullied, so she stepped up without hesitation.

    As expected, her words stopped Liang Xiaojun and his son, Liang Fei, in their tracks.

    So, the sry of two hundred and fifty thousand was a conservative estimate.

    Giving gifts in the hundreds of thousands!

    It turned out that this sister-inw was a little rich woman?

 Chapter 155: 148, Yang Hao, fifty thousand! (Requesting monthly votes!)

    At that moment, everyone had but three words in their minds: What''s her angle?

    What on earth would such a young, pretty, and wealthy girl see in an older man with a child from a previous marriage?

    Could she really just be after the role of a stepmother??

    While everyone was deep in their musings, Yang Hao, having parked the car, walked into the banquet hall with Liu Yani.

    "Hao is here."

    Hao Fang was the first to spot Yang Hao.

    Then everyone''s gaze shifted towards the entrance of the banquet hall.

    Yang Hao was dressed in a casual Hermes suit that day, looking very sharp. Especially after losing some weight, he appeared remarkably refreshed and lively.

    "Hao has a different aura about him, looks a lot younger!"

    Yang Huizhi remarked with emotion.

    "Indeed, he looks about thirty now," Hao Fang nodded and agreed.

    In his heart, Liang Fei quietly muttered, This doesn''t look like someone in dire straits, but rather has a sessful person''s air.

    "Uncle, Aunt, Little Aunt..."

    Walking over to the table where the Yang Family members were seated, Yang Hao first greeted a few of the elders.

    "Hao, when did you get yourself such a beautiful girlfriend like Xinyi? We had no idea at home; you kept it very well hidden!"

    Aunt Hao Fang teased.

    "Well, now you know!"

    "Xinyi, this is Aunt."

    Yang Hao ced his hand naturally on Sun Xinyi''s shoulder and introduced her.

    "Huizhen has already introduced us."

    "You sure know how to make a big move in silence," Hao Fang sighed.

    Yang Hao simply smiled, not saying much, and took a seat with Sun Xinyi.

    "Hao, have you made a fortune again?"

    Liang Xiaojun nced at Yang Hao sitting across from him and ventured to ask.

    "Not bad, I made a little money!"

    Yang Hao gave a nomittal response. He understood this little uncle of his: he was the kind of rtive everyone has, the one who despises the poor and fawns over the rich.

    When your family is doing well, he licks your boots more than anyone, but if you fall on hard times, he has a basketful of snide remarks and mockery at the ready.

    If you had to sum up such a rtive in four words, it would be: better off without them.

    So Yang Hao was somewhat reluctant to entertain his little uncle.

    However, such rtives are not entirely useless after all; they do serve a certain purpose.

    For instance, they can be used as a backdrop to showcase yourself!

    "Are we giving red envelopes today or writing in the gift ledger?"

    Not seeing any red envelopes on the table, Yang Hao asked.

    "Writing in the gift ledger."

    Liang Xiaojun pointed to a corner of the banquet hall where a table was set up with three people sitting behind it, receiving gifts.

    "Hao, now that you''ve made some money, you should remember to repay your gratitude!"

    "Your Uncle helped you a lot when you were in a tight spot..."

    Liang Xiaojun added, obviously suggesting that Yang Hao should contribute a generous gift, and at the same time curious to see just how much his wealthy nephew would give, to confirm if he had truly made money.

    "You are right, Uncle."

    Yang Hao nodded, while inwardly he snarked: Do I need you to remind me?

    Uncle''s family was truly beyond reproach toward Yang Hao. Knowing Yang Hao needed money, they did not hesitate to give him a hundred thousand yuan.

    Although Yang Hao had already repaid the money, he remembered the favor.

    Not all rtives are willing to help you out in your time of need!!

    The reality is, not throwing a few bitingments your way is considered good enough.

    Yang Hao stood up from his seat, ready to contribute his gift.

    "Let''s go too, no need to wait for Big Brother and Sister-inw..."

    Seeing Yang Hao getting up, Liang Xiaojun also stood up. No one at the table had given their gifts yet; they had been waiting for Yang Guomin to arrive.

    Liang Xiaojun, curious how much his seemingly prosperous nephew would give, took the initiative to organize the group.

    "Hao, why haven''t your parentse yet?"

    Yang Guofu asked.

    "I''m not sure, maybe there''s traffic on the road!"

    Yang Hao had sent a WeChat message to his mother when he left Guanjiang Lanting. She replied that they were about to leave, so they should have been arriving soon.

    "Alright, then let''s not wait for them."

    The group from the table proceeded to the gift ledger station.

    Writing in the gift ledger is a traditional way of receiving gifts. The host family usually finds someone with beautiful handwriting to record all the gifts from friends and rtives.

    The person responsible for collecting the money is a trusted family member of the host. Currently, seated behind the gift table collecting money are two people; one is the sister of Yang Hao''s sister-inw, Tian Miaomiao, and the other is Sun Qingmei, the sister of Yang Hao''s aunt.

    It''s clear to see that in Uncle''s family, the women are indeed capable of carrying half the sky; there were no members of the Yang Family handling the money.

    "Yang Guofu, two thousand."

    Approaching the gift table, Yang Guofu passed over the cash he had prepared in advance.

    He and his siblings had already agreed to give two thousand each per family.

    The person in charge of recording was an ountant from Yicheng Steel Group, surnamed Liu.

    ountant Liu had excellent penmanship, and the leaders of Yicheng Steel Group would always ask for his help with their family celebrations.

    For this grandchild''s full-month celebration, Yang Guoqiang had also invited ountant Liu over.

    "Yang Guofu!"

    "Is this Director Yang''s cousin?"

    ountant Liu recorded the amounts while casually asking a question.

    "Mm, I''m the third child in the family," Yang Guofu nodded in confirmation.

    Sun Qingmei, who was collecting the money, knew Yang Guofu as well, and greeted this "rtive by marriage," but in her mind, she thought that people from the old Yang Family didn''t give a small amount for the gift money.

    Their Sun Family side all gave a unified gift of one thousand, after all, it was just a baby''s full-month celebration, not a major event like a wedding.

    "Yang Huizhen, two thousand."

    "Yang Huizhi, two thousand."

    After Yang Guofu had given his gift, his two sisters also passed their money over one after another.

    "It seems these are sisters from the main family."

    ountant Liu was a man in his fifties with a propensity to chat, muttering as he wrote down the names.

    After several elders had given their gifts, Liang Fei approached with a cheerful smile: "Liang Fei, two thousand."

    Seeing him give two thousand, Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen couldn''t help but nce at him, as ording to the local customs, unmarried younger brothers and sisters actually didn''t need to give gift money.

    Because being unmarried meant not having established one''s own household, so it wouldn''t matter if Liang Fei didn''t give a gift at all.

    Of course, this still depended on personal circumstances; some people used customs as an excuse to save money, while others, feeling goodwill toward their siblings, were willing to spend it.

    So Liang Fei giving money wasn''t an issue, but the problem was that he gave quite a bit, as much as the elders.

    What Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen didn''t know was that Liang Fei''s decision to give the gift was actually prompted by his father, Liang Xiaojun.

    Liang Xiaojun wanted to suck up to his second brother''s family and nned to give more money during the full-month celebration, but since Yang Guofu and Yang Huizhen had already agreed to give two thousand per family, it wouldn''t look good if he acted differently, so he came up with the idea of sending the money through his son.

    Liang Fei felt very proud giving the money, as two thousand was already a lot.

    Watching ountant Liu write down his name, Liang Fei finally stepped aside, content, and then turned his gaze to Yang Hao.

    He thought to himself, if I, as the younger brother, have given two thousand, you, as the older brother, surely can''t give less than me.

    Yang Hao hadn''t been paying attention to Liang Fei, his cousin. He took Sun Xinyi''s backpack and, under everyone''s watchful eyes, pulled out a stack of red bills.

    Holy crap!

    Ten thousand!

    To give so much!!!

    Everyone was astonished.

    Especially Liang Xiaojun, who had just mentioned Yang Hao, had not expected this elder nephew to really be "grateful"!

    To give ten thousand for a full-month celebration!

    Sun Qingmei and Tian Miaomiao, sitting behind the table collecting money, were also a bit stunned, as ten thousand was currently thergest amount given.

    The people who gave that were parents-inw of Yang Hao''s cousin.

    In fact, it was just like transferring money from one hand to the other within the family.

    But Yang Hao''s case was different; he was actually giving out that much...

    However, just when everyone was in shock, Yang Hao took out another stack of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag.

    Holy shit!

    Twenty thousand!!

    Liang Fei''s eyes bulged out.

    Liang Xiaojun unconsciously opened his mouth in astonishment.

    You''re trying to show gratitude, but isn''t this a bit too much?

    If you give twenty thousand, where is my second brother going to put his attention if not on our four thousand!!

    Liang Xiaojun was feeling some regret, thinking he shouldn''t have spoken about being "grateful."

    But from the current situation, it seemed his words didn''t make a difference; Yang Hao obviously came prepared!

    Yet, while everyone was still stunned, Yang Hao took out three more stacks of red bills from Sun Xinyi''s bag and spoke indifferently, "Yang Hao, fifty thousand!"

    Holy crap!!

    Fifty thousand!!!

    Huh???

    This...

    Everyone''s faces were filled with shock.

    If it had been ten or twenty thousand, folks might have just been momentarily impressed.

    But fifty thousand was truly too much!

    In a city like Yicheng, where many people earned a monthly sry of three to four thousand, Yang Hao casually spending fifty thousand was equivalent to an entire year''s sry for some.

    Liang Fei swallowed hard, his gaze towards his elder cousin involuntarily changing.

    A man who could give a gift of fifty thousand must naturally earn a significant amount of money.

    Thinking back on how he wanted to control this elder cousin, it now seemed somewhatughable.

    Liang Xiaojun also had aplex expression. Giving fifty thousand in one go suggested that this elder nephew might have really struck it rich again.

    "Are you Director Yang''s nephew?"

    ountant Liu,ing to his senses, began to write the name, curiously asking.

    "Mm-hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded, but didn''t say much else.

    Sun Qingmei couldn''t help but take several more nces at Yang Hao. Her sister had told her about this nephew, how he was once sessful with five hotpot restaurants in Jiangcheng, and then they all went under, leaving him with a huge debt, even his wife left...

    But looking at him now, he seems to have made it big again!

    Really capable!

    Sun Qingmei inwardly marveled, but her hands never stopped working, cing stack after stack of red bills into the bill counter.

    Tian Miaomiao, standing nearby, was taking a serious look at Yang Hao. She''d heard her sister talk about this man, who her brother-inw even jokingly considered introducing to his own elder brother ˇŞ presumably him!

    Although it was a joke at the time, her sister scolded her brother-inw, using him of trying to push her into a pit of fire.

    But now, it seemed this man might not be so bad after all.

    Tall and mighty, quite handsome, and so generous with his money, the only drawback seemed to be that he was divorced with a kid, but it was a daughter, which wasn''t necessarily out of the question...

 Chapter 156: 149, Three NPCs Join Forces (Seeking Monthly Votes)

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    "Sun Xinyi, ten thousand."

    After Yang Hao finished giving the money, Sun Xinyi took out another ten thousand and handed it over.

    Uh?

    Ten thousand!!

    This older sister-inw actually gave a gift of ten thousand!!!

    Liang Fei was stunned.

    As Yang Hao''s girlfriend, there was no need for Sun Xinyi to give a gift at all.

    If they were married, the two would be considered one entity, and Yang Hao''s fifty thousand couldpletely represent both of them.

    If they were to split, she would have no rtion with the Yang Family at all, and this money would be wasted!

    The only reason she was willing to give this money was to get on good terms with Yang Hao''s rtives, or you could say, to buy favor with this ten thousand yuan.

    In other words, she valued her rtionship with Yang Hao very, very much!

    So this ten thousand wasn''t just about the money, but also a reflection of her attitude towards the rtionship.

    Yang Guofu, Liang Xiaojun, and several other elders also showed surprise on their faces.

    Liang Xiaojun, in particr, being skilled at reading people''s expressions, keenly noticed that this young and beautiful girl seemed to be the one taking a more submissive stance in her rtionship with his grandnephew, Yang Hao.

    Therefore, the only reason a girl like her would be willing to lower her posture is one: the grandnephew was too powerful!

    Women all have a tendency to admire strength.

    It''s only in the front of a man they perceive to be far stronger than themselves that they would subconsciously lower their stance.

    That''s why there can be female goddesses who are mere bootlickers!!

    In front of a truly powerful man, so-called goddesses transform into genuine bootlickers!!

    It seems that the grandnephew hasn''t just made a little bit of money!

    Liang Xiaojun felt moved and was already nning to change the way he treated Yang Hao.

    "Hao, what are you working on now?"

    Back at the table, Liang Xiaojun started the conversation.

    "The work I''m doing recently is a bit mixed. The hotpot restaurant is preparing to reopen, I''ve started a fitness center, and furthermore, I have a position at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    Yang Hao knew what this little uncle was like, and nonchntly mentioned his businesses.

    As he predicted, Liang Xiaojun''s face immediately showed a shocked expression.

    The former grandnephew who was just a hotpot restaurant owner, now had multiple jobs!

    Yang Guofu was also very surprised, having not expected his grandnephew to have been quietly doing so much.

    Just as Liang Xiaojun was about to inquire further into Yang Hao''s situation, He Yufen and Yang Guomin arrived.

    "Big brother and sister-inw are here."

    Yang Huizhi stood up from her seat to greet them.

    "Big brother, why have you only just arrived?"

    "We''ve been waiting for you half the day!" Yang Guofu asked casually.

    "There was an ident on the overpass, traffic jam!"

    Yang Guomin shook his head.

    "It''s because you were dilly-dallying!"

    He Yufen couldn''t help but snark at the side, as Old Mr. Yang insisted on "cleaning the car" early in the morning, and only finished after his fishing buddy, Old Zhang, left.

    Ever since his son bought him a Mercedes, Old Mr. Yang sure has be diligent!!

    "Where do we give the gift?"

    Guilty, Old Mr. Yang quickly changed the subject.

    "Over there, we just came back from there..."

    Yang Guofu pointed casually.

    "Dad, let me take you there!"

    Yang Hao stood up proactively, then apanied his parents back to where the gift ledger was written.

    Right now, ountant Liu and Sun Qingmei were there discussing Yang Hao''s fifty thousand gift, not expecting him to return so soon.

    Seeing the main character arrive, they quickly shut their mouths.

    "Yang Guomin, two thousand."

    Old Mr. Yang took out the cash he had prepared and handed it over.

    "You must be our Director Yang''s older brother, right?"

    As ountant Liu was recording the entry, he asked.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Guomin nodded, "I also know you, ountant Liu, right?"

    "That''s me."

    ountant Liu smiled.

    And just then, Yang Hao handed over another stack of red bills, whispering, "Wang Xueru, ten thousand."

    Uh?

    Another ten thousand??

    Both Sun Qingmei and Tian Miaomiao at the side were somewhat surprised.

    They were also puzzled; why didn''t he give this money earlier?

    In fact, Yang Hao was also quite helpless. Due to having to leave Jiangcheng for two or three days, he told the two NPCs, Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu, about going back to his hometown for his brother''s first-month celebration.

    As a result, Mrs. Wang and Meng Chacha both proposed toe with him to the celebration.

    Since Yibao was in the picture, Yang Hao naturally wouldn''t agree.

    However, they then offered to help give gift money on his behalf, and with Wang Xueru eager for any opportunity to spend on Yang Hao, she directly offered to give a hundred thousand.

    Meng Chacha, wanting to please Brother-inw Yang, also offered a hundred thousand.

    Just yesterday, Sun Xinyi had also proposed giving more.

    Eventually, all three NPCs'' requests were turned down by Yang Hao, and he set the standard at ten thousand.

    Otherwise, giving a hundred thousand each would really be too ridiculous!!

    "Hao, who is this Wang Xueru?"

    He Yufen asked, curious.

    For someone to send money through her own son, that rtionship with her son must be quite good.

    Of course, that wasn''t the main point. The main point was that they actually gave ten thousand as a gift!!

    It must mean that she was very close to her nephew Yang Peng, but He Yufen felt very unfamiliar with this name.

    And thest name Wang wasn''t the surname of her daughter-inw''s family.

    "Uh, a friend."

    Yang Hao casually replied, as this rtionship was difficult to exin.

    "Is she also a friend of Dapeng?"

    Sun Qingmei asked, curiously.

    "Uh, yes!"

    Yang Hao nodded, then took out another stack of red bills and handed them over, "Meng Yuyu, ten thousand."

    Ah?

    Another ten thousand??

    Tian Miaomiao was dumbfounded at the side.

    Sun Qingmei was also astonished, "Thisˇ­ is she also a friend of Dapeng??"

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded guiltily.

    ```

    "Hao, do you also know Meng Yuyu?"

    He Yufen asked curiously.

    "I do, a younger sister..."

    Yang Hao replied casually, then patted his mom on the shoulder, "Alright, let''s go back to the feast!"

    Havingpleted his mission, Yang Hao hurriedly pulled his parents away.

    "When did Dapeng make such wealthy friends?"

    Sun Qingmei couldn''t help but exim.

    "Indeed, that''s quite a generous gift!"

    ountant Liu nodded in agreement.

    "I never heard Brother-inw mention these two friends..." Tian Miaomiao muttered softly.

    Just then, one of the stars of the day, Tian Shasha, Yang Hao''s sister-inw, came over with a smile. Having given birth not long ago, she was slightly plump, but it was apparent she had good foundations.

    Today was her son''s full month celebration, and Tian Shasha was naturally in a good mood. Her mother-inw was holding the baby, so she came over to check things out. After all, the gifts were all cash, and Tian Shasha didn''t quite trust her third aunt, Sun Qingmei.

    "Sis, you''vee at the right time."

    "Do you know Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu?"

    Tian Miaomiao asked her sister.

    "Could you repeat those names?" Tian Shasha was unfamiliar with the names her sister mentioned.

    "Wang Xueru."

    "Meng Yuyu!"

    Tian Miaomiao repeated.

    "Huh?"

    Tian Shasha thought hard and then shook her head with a bewildered look, "I don''t know them, what''s up?"

    "Huh?"

    "You really don''t know?!"

    Tian Miaomiao was shocked, "Each of them gave a gift of ten thousand!"

    "What, how much???"

    This time it was Tian Shasha''s turn to be astonished, her eyes widened in disbelief.

    "Ten thousand!" Tian Miaomiao repeated.

    "This..."

    Tian Shasha turned to ountant Liu, "Uncle Liu, let me see the cash gift book."

    She walked over to ountant Liu, who promptly pointed out the names of Wang Xueru and Meng Yuyu that had just been written down.

    Tian Shasha frowned; she really did not remember these names at all.

    "They must be friends of Dapeng."

    At this moment, Sun Qingmei said.

    "His friends?"

    "Giving gifts of ten thousand??"

    Tian Shasha couldn''t help but recall a joke from the inte:

    A man posted: "Ex-girlfriend''s kid had a full month celebration, I angrily gave ten thousand!"

    Then the ex-girlfriend''s husband immediately took the child for a paternity test...

    Could the giver be an ex-girlfriend of my husband??

    But that doesn''t make sense; flipping the genders in that joke doesn''t really work.

    The child is mine; there''s no way he isn''t ours biologically.

    Could his ex-girlfriend simply be trying to make a presence known??

    Tian Shasha was full of question marks when she called her husband, Yang Peng, who was busy entertaining guests.

    Upon hearing his wife''s summons, he immediately ran over, "Wife, what''s wrong?"

    "You''re asking me what''s wrong?"

    Tian Shasha snorted and asked back, "Who is Meng Yuyu??"

    "Who??"

    Yang Peng waspletely confused.

    "Don''t y dumb!"

    "Meng Yuyu!" Tian Shasha crossed her arms, staring at her husband.

    "Huh??"

    Yang Peng carefully searched his brain for the name and then shook his head, "No impression!"

    "No impression, eh?"

    "What about Wang Xueru??" Tian Shasha asked again.

    "Wang Xueru??"

    Yang Peng thought for a moment, then shook his head again, "Don''t know her!"

    "Still pretending??"

    "You don''t know her, yet she gave us a gift of ten thousand!"

    Tian Shasha curled her lip, convinced that her husband was denying any rtionship with the two.

    "What?"

    "Gave ten thousand??"

    Yang Peng was shocked, he turned to ountant Liu and asked, "Uncle Liu, is this really happening?"

    "The money''s been received."

    ountant Liu nodded.

    "What do they look like??" Yang Peng asked with curiosity.

    "Yang Peng, you''re quite the actor!"

    "You don''t know what they look like, yet they gave a gift of ten thousand?"

    "Just say it, are they your ex-girlfriends??"

    "Don''t worry, I won''t get mad, I have to thank them! If you had a hundred such ex-girlfriends, we''d be rich!"

    At this moment, Tian Shasha''s feelings were quite mixed, like finding a hundred yuan bill on the road, but it was under dog poop.

    Pick it up, it feels nasty.

    Not pick it up...

    Well, there''s no chance of not picking it up!!

    The money must be picked up!

    But she had to scold the hical dog owner, can''t you clean up the poop.

    "Ex-girlfriend? I genuinely don''t know these two!"

    Yang Peng looked exasperated; he nced at the cash gift book with the names and couldn''t help butin, "Wang Xueru, Meng Yuyu, who the hell are those???"

    "Uncle Liu, you haven''t said yet, what do they look like?"

    Yang Peng asked again.

    "I don''t know what they look like either, they didn''te."

    "Someone else brought the money," ountant Liu said, spreading his hands.

    "Brother-inw, it was your older brother who brought the money!"

    At that moment, Tian Miaomiao chimed in from the side.

 Chapter 160: 153, Moonlight in Foot Bath City (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    Yang Hao, slightly inebriated,y down on the massage bed.

    Soon, a woman who looked like a supervisor led a group of technicians, all dressed in cheongsams, into the private room.

    "Hello, Boss~"

    After the technicians lined up, they bowed and greeted in unison.

    Yang Hao nced at them casually, finding the overall quality mediocre.

    He couldn''t help but curse Kuaiyin internally.

    Ever since tforms like Kuaiyin became popr, the quality ofmercial K actresses and Foot Bath Town Technicians had declined sharply.

    Thus, manyizens called for the tforms to shut down the live tipping feature or even shut down live streaming altogether, pushing hosts to return to brick-and-mortar establishments!

    However, when Yang Hao''s gazended on the technician closest to the door, he was stunned.

    Because she looked very familiar.

    Although he hadn''t seen her for many years, Yang Hao recognized her immediately.

    Yu Jiujiu.

    His high school ssmate.

    And his once unrequited love.

    Back in school, there were many boys chasing after Yu Jiujiu, and Yang Hao was one of them.

    He was even considered the only one with a real chance at winning her over.

    Thest time he bumped into his high school ssmate Mu Ye in Yicheng, the man mentioned that Yu Jiujiu was also making her way in Jiangcheng.

    He had never imagined they would meet under such circumstances.

    At this moment, Yu Jiujiu seemed to have recognized Yang Hao as well. A look of surprise shed across her face before she quickly turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

    "Let''s keep number 3," Yang Hao said, ncing at the number tag on Yu Jiujiu''s waist.

    "Yang, how about we keep a couple more?" Huang Qing asked with a smile.

    "No need."

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly.

    "Alright then!"

    "Everyone else,e with me!"

    Huang Qing waved the other technicians off and then said to Yang Hao, "Yang, whatever you need, just send me a Weixun message."

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    A momentter, only he and Yu Jiujiu were left in the private room.

    "Please change into your clothes, honored guest," Yu Jiujiu said softly.

    "Call me when you''re ready."

    Then she stepped out of the private room.

    Yang Hao changed into the massage outfit provided by the establishment and then called Yu Jiujiu back in.

    "Honored guest, which service would you like?" Yu Jiujiu asked, pointing to the price list.

    "Didn''t recognize me?"

    "Or pretending not to know?"

    Yang Hao asked with a chuckle, finding the experience quite bizarre.

    Although he wasn''t hung up on his past crush, it was still dramatic to reunite with his former sweetheart in Foot Bath City.

    Well, it was rather theatrical!

    Upon hearing Yang Hao''s words, Yu Jiujiu froze. In truth, she had been silently praying that he wouldn''t recognize her, given that they hadn''t seen each other for over a decade and there was a good chance he might not.

    But Yang Hao''s question shattered thest sliver of hope in her heart.

    "I thought you might not recognize me," Yu Jiujiu replied with a hint of resignation.

    "If it were someone else, that might indeed be possible."

    "But you are Yu Jiujiu!" Yang Hao spread his hands and smiled.

    "I heard you became a big boss, didn''t think it was true."

    "Even our boss treats you with such respect," Yu Jiujiu remarked, sounding intrigued.

    "What boss, it''s all a facade," Yang Hao shook his head lightly.

    "What kind of service would you like?"

    "I need to check out first, and then we can talk."

    Yu Jiujiu asked again.

    "What''s the most expensive service?" Yang Hao asked.

    "The most expensive service is on the third floor, why don''t you go upstairs!"

    At this moment, Yu Jiujiu was naturally very conflicted, after all, the man she had to serve was her former admirer.

    Yu Jiujiu knew that back then, she was definitely seen as a goddess in Yang Hao''s eyes.

    However, now she, the goddess, was about to serve her former "loyal dog," and naturally, it was very awkward for her.

    Therefore, she would rather give up this job.

    "If I wanted to go upstairs, I would have done so already, and wouldn''t have appeared in this private room."

    Yang Hao waved his hand: "Tell me, what''s the most expensive service you can do?"

    "The Supreme Foot Bath, 388 yuan."

    Yu Jiujiu replied.

    "How long is one ''clock''?" Yang Hao asked.

    "90 minutes."

    "What time do you get off work?" Yang Hao asked again.

    "I''m on the night shift today, I won''t get off until ten o''clock tomorrow morning." Yu Jiujiu answered truthfully.

    "Ten o''clock?"

    Yang Hao silently did some calctions in his head, then said, "Then let''s do the Supreme Foot Bath, plus ten ''clocks''."

    "What?"

    Yu Jiujiu was shocked, although she had thought that this old ssmate from the past might want to help her performance, she hadn''t expected him to not only choose the most expensive service but also to add ten ''clocks'' on top!

    One ''clock'' at 388 yuan, ten would be 3888 yuan!

    Yu Jiujiu''smission was three and a half percent, which meant she could earn nearly fourteen hundred yuan!

    This was the limit she could earn in one night shift.

    After all, she did minor services, and themission for the most expensive 388-yuan service was 136 yuan; normally, she could handle four to five jobs a night.

    But not every job would be for 388; typically, a night''s earnings were four to five hundred yuan, six hundred on a good night.

    And, naturally, she had never experienced a situation like this.

    It was eight o''clock now; ten ''clocks'' would mean after ten o''clock tomorrow morning.

    Which meant Yang Hao was buying out her entire night shift.

    "What''s the matter?"

    "Can''t do it this way?"

    Seeing Yu Jiujiu standing there in a daze, Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    An unexpected encounter with an old crush at Foot Bath City, it''s not too much to show some support, right??

    "Sure, I''ll go ce the order!"

    Yu Jiujiu nodded and hurried out to ce the order.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao was silently doing some more calctions in his mind; ten ''clocks'' were 3888 yuan, ten times cashback was 38888 yuan!!

    This...is too little!

    Yang Hao thought of his good brother upstairs, Liu Zifeng.

    Hmm, this must be arranged well!

    A good brother who has just experienced heartbreak deserves some quality lessons from the technicians.

    Therefore, Yang Hao sent a WeChat message to Huang Qing: arrange three for my brother...

    Forget it, make it five technicians!!

    Choose the most expensive service, and make sure to enjoy yourself!!

    Miss Color, who received the WeChat message, immediately replied with an "OK" emoji.

    Yang Hao finally felt a bit more bnced inside; if he couldn''t fleece too much himself, he could have his good brother help, after all!

    Yang had just finished instructing Huang Qing when Yu Jiujiu returned to the private room, casually closing the door behind her.

    "Let''s start with the foot bath."

    Yu Jiujiu skillfully pulled out the foot bath tub from under the massage bed, filled it with more than half a tub of warm water, and then threw a foot bath herbal pack into it.

    After all this was done, Yu Jiujiu looked at Yang Hao again: "Try the water temperature."

    While Yu Jiujiu was busy, Yang Hao was actually silently observing his old ssmate and past crush.

    She was wearing a light pink cheongsam that outlined her figure, which was the uniform of the Foot Bath Town Technicians.

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    Of course, this was the outfit of the second-floor technicians; as for what the third-floor technicians wore, someone as proper as Yang Hao didn''t know...

    Because the lighting inside the private room was dim and Yu Jiujiu was wearing makeup, she appeared much younger overallˇŞnot at all like someone only a year younger than Yang Hao.

 Chapter 158: 151, Does Li Manshu Accept Gifts? Must Refuse! (Seeking Monthly Pass)

    Yang Huizhen was obviously familiar with Liang Fei; her words had effectively put her grand-nephew on the spot.

    "You''re already a big boss yourself, so why join Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    Then, at the banquet hall, Yang Hao hadn''t heard the part about Liang Fei wanting to poach their family''s Yibao to be an anchor. When Aunt Yang Huizhen mentioned it, he subconsciously frowned and nced at his blond-haired cousin.

    Ever since Liang Fei started working with new media, he would often post rted content in his social circle and share live broadcasts. Yang Hao had seen it a few times when asionally scrolling through social media. The female anchors at theirpany almost always pushed the envelope.

    Was his cousin seriously considering pulling their Yibao into boundary-pushing live broadcasting?

    This was courting a p in the face!

    Meanwhile, Liang Fei, who had been propped up by Yang Huizhen, cleared his throat and said, "Big brother, don''t listen to my parents. My new mediapany is doing quite well, and who knows, we might get a chance to coborate with Jiangcheng Newspaper Group in the future,bining new media with traditional media!"

    Yang Huizhen''s words had clearly had an impact, and Liang Fei started to act high and mighty again.

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "Hmm, that sounds great!"

    Afterwards, he said to Liang Xiaojun, "Uncle, traditional media has been on a decline, but new media like what Fei is doing is where the real opportunities lie, with great potential!"

    "If you can nurture a top inte celebrity, annual earnings could reach tens of millions or even hundreds of millions!"

    "Then Fei would be a multimillionaire!!"

    Upon hearing this, Liang Fei nodded in agreement, instinctively puffing out his chest.

    As if to say, "That''s right, I''m the next multimillionaire!"

    After he struck his pose, Yang Hao added, "Fei, do you think I have the potential to be an inte celebrity?"

    "You could mentor me in that as well!"

    Yang Hao''s main tactic was to alternately tter and kill, heaping insane amounts of praise on his young cousin.

    That''s right, I, a CEO, want to ride on your coattails!

    You are so impressive!!

    Beingvishly praised in front of so many elders, Liang Fei was indeed feeling a bit over the moon. He smiled from ear to ear and said, "Big brother, actually, if you want to be an inte celebrity, there''s a good niche for you!"

    "You could go for a rich andvish persona. There''s a recent ount that got famous with that image. The owner seems to be from Jiangcheng too, just casually posting videos of his luxury house collectionsˇŞmansions andrge apartments worth tens of millions."

    "That ount started only a little over half a month ago, and it''s already close to a million followers..."

    Liang Fei went on and on.

    Yang Hao then interjected, "It''s 910,000 followers, right?"

    "Yes, yes, yes, you''ve seen it too!"

    Liang Fei couldn''t remember if it was exactly 910,000 followers, but when hest checked, it was indeed approaching nine hundred thousand.

    But what this young cousin didn''t know was that the ount was actually his big brother Yang Hao''s!

    Recently, Meng Chacha had been filming the design ns for the Jiangzhong Haoting Vi, still using the same interactive model, which meant the videos were receiving high engagement. Given the rising poprity, one of the videos had even made it onto the trending list.

    Thus, the ount''s follower count soared to 910,000.

    Yang Hao had once again reaped the benefits of the System!

    "Enough with the video talk!"

    "While everyone is here, I have an announcement to make."

    "Next weekend, I''m throwing a housewarming party. I''ll send the details to the group once I choose the restaurant," Yang Guomin spoke up.

    Ah?

    Housewarming party??

    As soon as he spoke, everyone''s eyes immediately turned to Old Mr. Yang.

    "Big brother, did you buy a house?"

    Liang Xiaojun asked curiously.

    "It wasn''t me who bought it, but Hao and Xinyi! Honestly, I was quitefortable in our old house, but the kids were so considerate they bought the house, and I can''t just leave it empty, can I?"

    Old Mr. Yang spread his hands, ready to unt his new status as the king of pretentiousness at Riverside Garden.

    "That''s great news, big brother, your old house really needed to be updated!"

    Yang Guofu responded with a chuckle.

    "Big brother, whichplex is your new home in?"

    Liang Xiaojun asked again.

    "Guanjiang Lanting, you can see the river view from the upper floors, but that''s not important. What''s more important is that it''s close to the Xiba Neijiang where I often go fishing. If it wasn''t for that, I really wouldn''t want to move!"

    As he spoke, Old Mr. Yang shook his head, as if moving there was a huge concession.

    Yang Hao nced at his father and couldn''t help but silently ridicule in his mind: No wonder I sometimes can''t resist showing off, it''s fucking hereditary!

    He had never realized before that his old man was an old king of pretentiousness!

    And surely, Liang Xiaojun was genuinely shocked by the pretentious aura emanating from Old Mr. Yang.

    Guanjiang Lanting?

    And you don''t want to move??

    That''s a top-tier luxury residence in Yicheng!

    The smallest units there are over 160 square meters, with a total price of over three million!

    "Uncle, you''re moving to Guanjiang Lanting??"

    "That''s a luxury area!!"

    Liang Fei, who worked in new media, was particrly sensitive to mansions and luxury cars. Theirpany even rented a suite in Guanjiang Lanting to film videos for their female anchors.

    "I don''t know much about whether it''s a luxuryplex or not!"

    Old Mr. Yang waved his hand, "Anyway, the environment in theplex is pretty good."

    "Uncle, how big is that house?" Liang Fei persisted with another question.

    "Over 200 square meters, I think, I honestly forgot the exact size."

    Old Mr. Yang turned to his wife, He Yufen, "How big is it, exactly?"

    "246 square meters," He Yufen replied, showing no sign that Old Mr. Yang had actually forgotten. He simply wanted to convey a casual attitude towards the luxurious new house.

    "Right, 246 square meters!"

    Old Mr. Yang took over the conversation and thenined, "It''s just us two, but Hao and Xinyi insisted on buying such a big ce. Cleaning it is going to be a lot of work!"

    The old king of pretentiousness, Old Mr. Yang, continued his disy.

    And the Liang father and son were shocked once more.

    246 square meters!!

    Based on the housing prices at Guanjiang Lanting, a 246-square-meter apartment would cost over four million!

    Liang Xiaojun''s gaze subconsciously fell on Yang Hao.

    He had just thought his grandnephew was making a bit of money, but now it seemed it wasn''t so simple!

    To buy his parents a house worth over four million, his assets must be tens of millions!!

    Turns out his grandnephew had transformed into a multimillionaire overnight!

    MD!

    They had been sucking up to the wrong person!

    If they had known, they should have been fawning over the grandnephew instead!!

    Liang Xiaojun was thinking to himself.

    This guy is worth tens of millions, even what leaks through his fingers would be enough to drench them in rich gravy.

    "Good news!"

    "Great news!" Liang Xiaojun pped his thigh, then said with a beaming smile, "Big brother, send a message on Weixun when you move, I''lle over and help out!"

    "I still have the strength!"

    As he spoke, Liang Xiaojun shot a look at his son.

    Liang Fei immediately caught on and quickly added, "Uncle, count me in too, I''ll bring a few friends to help out. That way, you can even save on the movingpany!"

    Yang Hao was stunned by the father and son''s swift change of face; he had always known his uncle by marriage was the kind of person who despised the poor and curried favor with the rich.

    He hadn''t expected him to be so utterly sycophantic, and without even attempting to hide it.

    Yang Huizhi at his side was somewhat speechless, feeling her husband and son were a bit embarrassing.

    Whereas Aunt Yang Huizhen scoffed in disdain, within the family, she had the least respect for the Liang father and son.

    One loved the rich and scorned the poor, the other was always aiming too high and showing off shamelessly.

    "Then we really must organize this housewarming banquet properly!"

    Yang Guofu was shocked as well, but he had always had a good rtionship with his older brother and was genuinely happy for him, without all the messy thoughts of the Liang father and son.

    While everyone was discussing the housewarming banquet, Uncle Yang Guoqiang and his family came to toast at their table.

    "What are you all talking about that''s so lively?"

    This table was all family, so Yang Guoqiang was much more rxed. He patted his third brother, Yang Guofu''s shoulder and asked casually.

    "Big brother is going to have a housewarming banquet next week, that''s what we''re discussing!"

    "Housewarming banquet?"

    "Big brother, where are you moving to?" Yang Guoqiang asked with a puzzled face.

    "Guanjiang Lanting..."

    Old Mr. Yang exined again.

    After hearing the exnation, Yang Guoqiang too was astonished, he looked at his grandnephew Yang Hao and eximed, "Hao, you''ve really made it big!"

    "Dapeng just said you gifted fifty thousand, and I was thinking about giving it back to you!"

    "Looking at it now, no returns!"

    Yang Guoqiang teased with a chuckle; he had a straightforward nature and was genuinely delighted to see his grandnephew Yang Hao turn his fortune around.

    "Don''t, you can give it back!"

    "I wouldn''t mind the extra money."

    Yang Hao cracked a joke with his uncle.

    "Don''t even think about it!"

    Yang Guoqiangughed heartily and then lifted his ss, "Come on, everyone, a toast!"

    "By the way, a special wee to Xinyi~!"

    "Hopefully by this time next year, we''ll be drinking to the full-month celebration you and Hao will be hosting..."

    "Yeah, what Guoqiang said is exactly what I wanted to say!"

    Old Mr. Yang quickly chimed in, clearly concerning himself with this matter of great interest.

    Their harmonious duet left Sun Xinyi blushing coyly.

    She subconsciously touched her stomach, having been trying hardtely, wondering if there would be any results.

    The family clinked sses together, genuinely basking in happiness and unity.

    Since it was all family, Yang Guoqiang didn''t bother with more formalities and went off to toast at other tables.

    However, at this moment, Yang Peng found Yang Hao with a secretive air, "Big brother,e with me again."

    "What''s up now?"

    Yang Hao followed his cousin to the side, asking curiously.

    "Big brother, you better see this for yourself..."

    Yang Peng took out his phone and handed it to Yang Hao.

    At that moment, his phone screen showed the Weixun chat page, and the person messaging Yang Peng was none other than Li Manshu.

    She sent a few congrattory messages for the auspicious birth of a son and then directly transferred five thousand yuan to Yang Peng.

    "Big brother, why is my former sister-inw sending money over?"

    "What should I do with it?"

    Yang Peng scratched his head, his eyes involuntarily drifting towards Sun Xinyi sitting at their table.

    "She knows I''ve made it now and wants to remarry!"

    "This person is nuts, thinks everyone else is a fool; ignore her!"

    Yang Hao spoke as he clicked on refund, and without hesitation, he blocked Li Manshu from his cousin''s Weixun contacts list.

    "Uh..."

    Yang Peng was taken aback, not expecting his big brother to act so decisively.

    "Go back to what you were doing!"

    "From now on, just pretend she doesn''t exist."

    Yang Hao handed the phone back to his cousin and gave a gentle pat on his shoulder before returning to his seat.

 Chapter 159: 152, Miss Colors Red Romantic Foot Bath City (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    "In our system, if you don''t have high-quality major clients, you have no say. Take my office, for example, we didn''t have any customer with deposits over two million throughout the whole quarter. It''s tough!"

    When Yang Hao returned to his seat, Yang Guofu, with a bit of drunkenness, wasining about the difficulties of his job.

    "Third brother, now that the big client is back, you should chat with Hao about this!"

    Seeing Yang Haoe back, Liang Xiaojun immediately said with a grin.

    "Let Hao take care of his business in Jiangcheng; I won''t bother my great-nephew with these trifles." Yang Guofu immediately waved his hand, not willing to take advantage like Liang Xiaojun, always eager to grab any opportunity.

    Yang Hao nced at his third uncle but didn''tment. However, he had his ns in mind.

    He still had a billion in his card earmarked for filial duties.

    The full-month celebration ended.

    Yang Hao stopped Yang Guofu in the parking lot: "Third uncle, are you sure you haven''t drunk too much?"

    "No, I''ve barely started!"

    Yang Guofu usually entertained a lot, so his alcohol tolerance was quite good.

    "Then let''s go to your office for a bit."

    "Huh?"

    "What for?"

    Yang Guofu waspletely baffled.

    "To deposit some money for my parents."

    "Just to boost your performance a bit, third uncle," said Yang Hao with a chuckle.

    "Hao, you don''t have to listen to Liang Xiaojun!"

    "You know what kind of person he is!" Yang Guofu shook his head.

    "It has nothing to do with him!"

    "I was going to deposit money for my parents'' retirement anyway," Yang Hao shrugged.

    "Hao, you have many ces to spend your money. Your dad and I have enough from our pensions,"

    "Besides, the health spa that Xinyi gave us can make money too," He Yufen immediately chimed in, trying to dissuade her son when she heard he nned to deposit money for them.

    "Mom, just let me handle this."

    "Consider it me keeping it safe for you!"

    Yang Hao couldn''t exin in detail, so he found a casual excuse.

    "Hao, then how much do you want to deposit?"

    Seeing that his great-nephew was serious, Yang Guofu immediately asked.

    "Let''s deposit twenty million for now," said Yang Hao, afraid that mentioning a billion would scare his parents and third uncle.

    He decided to start slowly by first depositing twenty million.

    Even that figure, however, gave Yang Guofu quite a shock, sobering him up.

    "Twenty million?"

    "Hao, are you really going to deposit twenty million??"

    Yang Guofu''s eyes widened. Having a customer with a deposit of twenty million would give him swagger at bureau meetings.

    The deputy director managing him would surely not dare to utter another word!

    Even if the post office fired him, he wouldn''t panic.

    Nowadays, with a big customer who has twenty million in deposits, securing a job at any bank would be an absolute breeze.

    And He Yufen and Old Mr. Yang were even more dumbfounded.

    Forget twenty million!

    They had never even seen two million in their entire lives!!

    "Hao, isn''t that too much..."

    After being stunned for a while, He Yufen finally came back to her senses.

    "It''s not too much."

    "Isn''t the purpose of earning money to spend on you and Xixi?"

    Yang Hao smiled, then said to Yang Guofu, "Third uncle, it''s best if you and third aunt are the only ones who know about this."

    "I understand!"

    Yang Guofu nodded solemnly, aware that it''s important not to unt wealth.

    Besides, it was obvious that Yang Hao didn''t want the Liang father and son to know about this, or else they mighte asking to borrow money.

    Next, Sun Xinyi, who hadn''t drunk any alcohol, drove everyone to the post office where Yang Guofu worked.

    Yang Hao not only deposited a twenty-million fixed-term ount in his mother''s name but also put five million in her bank card as a current ount for everyday expenses.

    Suddenly bing a rich woman with twenty-five million in deposits, He Yufen was a bit bewildered and needed time to get used to her new status as a wealthy matron.

    After the surprise, Old Mr. Yang felt a bit depressed.

    Twenty-five million!

    Not a single penny was in his name.

    It was foreseeable that he would still be living under his spouse''s rule!

    The reason Yang Hao didn''t deposit the money in his father''s name was because he thought his old man was too much of a show-off, not well-suited to handle money.

    Otherwise, who knew what kind of mess could happen!

    Leaving the post office.

    Yang Hao was ready to return.

    He had taken care of the things he came back for. His parents'' retirement was secured, so he could return to Jiangcheng without worries.

    "Xinyi, keep this with you,"

    "Send me a Weixun message when you have free time..."

    Before leaving, He Yufen handed over a gold bracelet wrapped in a handkerchief to Sun Xinyi.

    Given the current price of gold, this bracelet might be worth a little over ten thousand.

    But the bracelet clearly meant more than its mary value, signifying He Yufen''s approval of Sun Xinyi as her future daughter-inw.

    "Thank you, auntie,"

    Sun Xinyi received the bracelet, clearly delighted.

    Because she understood the significance of the bracelet, she now felt acknowledged as Yang''s mother''s prospective daughter-inw.

    "Mom, do you have more bracelets like this one?"

    Before getting in the car, Yang Hao approached his mother and whispered.

    "Hm?"

    "What do you mean by that?" He Yufen looked at her son, puzzled.

    "Nothing!"

    "Just asking." Yang Hao smiled and waved off the question, then added, "Now that our family isn''t short on money, buy more bracelets like this when you have time."

    "Swap them around!"

    After saying this, Yang Hao got in the car.

    Having had some drinks, he directly joined Xixi in the back seat, leaving the driving to Sun Xinyi.

    "Old Yang, what do you think Hao meant by telling me to buy more bracelets?"

    As they watched the fading U8 driving away, He Yufen asked in confusion.

    "What else could it mean? He''s telling you to spend money!"

    "You can''t expect him to bring another daughter-inw back after a few days..."

    Old Mr. Yang casually replied, then said, "Let''s hurry home and continue packing; move over there as soon as possible!"

    Old Mr. Yang was eager to move to the new house with more than two hundred square meters; who would stay in the old house?

    The trip from Yicheng back to Jiangcheng was over three hundred kilometers.

    Since there was plenty of time, there was no rush, and they took breaks every two rest areas.

    Halfway through the journey.

    Yang Hao received a call from Liu Zifeng.

    "Hao, are you free tonight?"

    "Just having some drinks with a brother."

    There was no need for politeness between the two, they always spoke directly about matters.

    "Sure."

    Yang Hao really had no ns for the evening, so he readily agreed.

    "Aren''t you going to ask what''s wrong with your brother?"

    Liu Zifeng asked with a downbeat tone.

    "Broke up?"

    In Yang Hao''s experience, when the other party asked him to drink, it was usually because of a breakup.

    And it had been the same for over a decade.

    "Yeah, we broke up."

    "That''s not right, weren''t you two talking about getting married this time?"

    Yang Hao teased, though he actually had a rather good impression of Feng Lina.

    "Don''t mention it, it''s a long story."

    "Let''s talk about it tonight!"

    "Okay!"

    Yang Hao replied, and then hung up the phone.

    In the evening.

    Yang Hao returned to Jiangcheng, rested at home for a bit, changed his clothes, and then went out.

    At this point, the importance of the young nanny Jiang Yuqi became evident. After she arrived at the house, Yang Hao could go out without worries, without having to be concerned about Xixi being unattended.

    At a barbecue restaurant, Yang Hao met up with Liu Zifeng.

    He then learned that Feng Lina had discovered Liu Zifeng''s flirtatiously ambiguous text messages with a female salesperson from the store, and she decisively proposed to break up.

    "So it was you who cheated!"

    Yang Hao was somewhat speechless, as he had thought his brother had finally settled down.

    But no, it was the same old story!

    "Really, there''s nothing between that Little Wang and me, it''s just that the chat went a bit too far."

    Liu Zifeng looked inent.

    "Alright then!"

    "Flirting is flirting!"

    "Here are two words for you: Deserved it!!"

    Yang Hao said disdainfully, curling his lip, but then he thought that his own situation was even more frivolous than his ''yboy'' brother''s!

    Forget it, morals are always for constraining others!

    Moreover, I didn''t deliberately conceal anything.

    Yibao and Meng Chacha both know about each other''s existence.

    And Xueru doesn''t care about these things...

    So, I''m upright and open!!

    "Bro, how about I take you to get a foot massage?"

    In truth, Yang Hao had agreed to apany Liu Zifeng for drinks partly out of self-interest.

    The charitable mission "The Tycoon''s Magnanimity" triggered previously at Miss Color Huang Qing''s ce still remained undone!

    Love starts with the chime, but when the chime stops, it''s hard to calm the heart!!

    I''m not just washing my feet, I''m cleansing the mud from the journey through life!

    And so, these feet must be washed!

    Moreover, the reward for this charitable mission was tremendous, with one being "Charitable Spending Cash Tenfold Cashback" and two being "Kidney Energy Value +5, Kidney Strengthening Potion*1."

    "Foot massage?"

    "Is it the legitimate kind?"

    Liu Zifeng asked.

    "It should be..."

    Yang Hao wasn''t sure either.

    "Then forget it!"

    Liu Zifeng shook his head: "Might as well do it at home, and save money!"

    "You deserved to be dumped!!"

    Yang Hao rolled his eyes and then sent a direct message to Miss Color Huang Qing: Can your masseuses at the Foot Bath City teach a ss?

    Miss Color: Of course they can!!

    Miss Color: Are youing, Yang?

    Miss Color: I''ll arrange the best for you!!

    Huang Qing replied in a second, as she had been waiting for this big customer.

    "I asked for you, they can teach."

    After receiving the reply, Yang Hao told Liu Zifeng.

    "Damn!"

    "Then what are we waiting for!"

    "Let''s go!!"

    Liu Zifeng immediately got up from his seat.

    "What''s the hurry?"

    "The masseuse won''t run away..."

    Yang Hao also got up, picking up his jacket from the chair.

    Half an hourter.

    They took a cab to Red Romantic Foot Bath City.

    The Foot Bath City was ratherrge in scale, and the design of the storefront was quite luxurious.

    "Yang, you finally made it!"

    "I''ve got everything ready..."

    Huang Qing had already been waiting in the lobby upon learning of Yang Hao''s arrival. The Miss Color was still dressed in her beloved leather clothes, though in a different style this time.

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    "You do have regr services here, right?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Of course, we have major and minor services."

    Huang Qing replied cheerfully.

    "In that case, you arrange for this brother to go for a major service, and I''ll do a minor one..."

    Yang Hao was not yet desperate to the point of seeking thrills at a foot massage ce; he was simply there toplete a task.

    "Ah?"

    "Alright!!"

    Huang Qing was somewhat surprised, as she had really prepared the most attractive masseuses in the store, not expecting Yang to abstain.

    But she probably guessed Yang Hao''s thoughts. A tycoon like him wouldn''tck for beauties, so there was really no need toe to her shop for an affair.

    "Xiao Yu, take this gentleman up to the third floor, make sure he is well taken care of!"

    Huang Qing gestured to a waitress.

    Thetter immediately assisted a slightly drunk Liu Zifeng up the stairs.

    Huang Qing then walked up to Yang Hao and naturally linked arms with him: "Yang, let''s go to the second floor."

    "Honghong, use the inte to notify that all masseuses who are not currently with a client should go to VIP1 room."

    As she walked upstairs with Yang Hao, Huang Qing instructed the female receptionist.

    Soon, Huang Qing led Yang Hao into an opulently decorated private room.

    "Yang, I''ve had all the masseuses called here for you to choose. If you''re not satisfied with any, I''ll call down the major service masseuses from upstairs. They can do the minor services as well, though their technique might not be quite professional... "

 Chapter 160: 153, Moonlight in Foot Bath City (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    Yang Hao, slightly inebriated,y down on the massage bed.

    Soon, a woman who looked like a supervisor led a group of technicians, all dressed in cheongsams, into the private room.

    "Hello, Boss~"

    After the technicians lined up, they bowed and greeted in unison.

    Yang Hao nced at them casually, finding the overall quality mediocre.

    He couldn''t help but curse Kuaiyin internally.

    Ever since tforms like Kuaiyin became popr, the quality ofmercial K actresses and Foot Bath Town Technicians had declined sharply.

    Thus, manyizens called for the tforms to shut down the live tipping feature or even shut down live streaming altogether, pushing hosts to return to brick-and-mortar establishments!

    However, when Yang Hao''s gazended on the technician closest to the door, he was stunned.

    Because she looked very familiar.

    Although he hadn''t seen her for many years, Yang Hao recognized her immediately.

    Yu Jiujiu.

    His high school ssmate.

    And his once unrequited love.

    Back in school, there were many boys chasing after Yu Jiujiu, and Yang Hao was one of them.

    He was even considered the only one with a real chance at winning her over.

    Thest time he bumped into his high school ssmate Mu Ye in Yicheng, the man mentioned that Yu Jiujiu was also making her way in Jiangcheng.

    He had never imagined they would meet under such circumstances.

    At this moment, Yu Jiujiu seemed to have recognized Yang Hao as well. A look of surprise shed across her face before she quickly turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

    "Let''s keep number 3," Yang Hao said, ncing at the number tag on Yu Jiujiu''s waist.

    "Yang, how about we keep a couple more?" Huang Qing asked with a smile.

    "No need."

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly.

    "Alright then!"

    "Everyone else,e with me!"

    Huang Qing waved the other technicians off and then said to Yang Hao, "Yang, whatever you need, just send me a Weixun message."

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    A momentter, only he and Yu Jiujiu were left in the private room.

    "Please change into your clothes, honored guest," Yu Jiujiu said softly.

    "Call me when you''re ready."

    Then she stepped out of the private room.

    Yang Hao changed into the massage outfit provided by the establishment and then called Yu Jiujiu back in.

    "Honored guest, which service would you like?" Yu Jiujiu asked, pointing to the price list.

    "Didn''t recognize me?"

    "Or pretending not to know?"

    Yang Hao asked with a chuckle, finding the experience quite bizarre.

    Although he wasn''t hung up on his past crush, it was still dramatic to reunite with his former sweetheart in Foot Bath City.

    Well, it was rather theatrical!

    Upon hearing Yang Hao''s words, Yu Jiujiu froze. In truth, she had been silently praying that he wouldn''t recognize her, given that they hadn''t seen each other for over a decade and there was a good chance he might not.

    But Yang Hao''s question shattered thest sliver of hope in her heart.

    "I thought you might not recognize me," Yu Jiujiu replied with a hint of resignation.

    "If it were someone else, that might indeed be possible."

    "But you are Yu Jiujiu!" Yang Hao spread his hands and smiled.

    "I heard you became a big boss, didn''t think it was true."

    "Even our boss treats you with such respect," Yu Jiujiu remarked, sounding intrigued.

    "What boss, it''s all a facade," Yang Hao shook his head lightly.

    "What kind of service would you like?"

    "I need to check out first, and then we can talk."

    Yu Jiujiu asked again.

    "What''s the most expensive service?" Yang Hao asked.

    "The most expensive service is on the third floor, why don''t you go upstairs!"

    At this moment, Yu Jiujiu was naturally very conflicted, after all, the man she had to serve was her former admirer.

    Yu Jiujiu knew that back then, she was definitely seen as a goddess in Yang Hao''s eyes.

    However, now she, the goddess, was about to serve her former "loyal dog," and naturally, it was very awkward for her.

    Therefore, she would rather give up this job.

    "If I wanted to go upstairs, I would have done so already, and wouldn''t have appeared in this private room."

    Yang Hao waved his hand: "Tell me, what''s the most expensive service you can do?"

    "The Supreme Foot Bath, 388 yuan."

    Yu Jiujiu replied.

    "How long is one ''clock''?" Yang Hao asked.

    "90 minutes."

    "What time do you get off work?" Yang Hao asked again.

    "I''m on the night shift today, I won''t get off until ten o''clock tomorrow morning." Yu Jiujiu answered truthfully.

    "Ten o''clock?"

    Yang Hao silently did some calctions in his head, then said, "Then let''s do the Supreme Foot Bath, plus ten ''clocks''."

    "What?"

    Yu Jiujiu was shocked, although she had thought that this old ssmate from the past might want to help her performance, she hadn''t expected him to not only choose the most expensive service but also to add ten ''clocks'' on top!

    One ''clock'' at 388 yuan, ten would be 3888 yuan!

    Yu Jiujiu''smission was three and a half percent, which meant she could earn nearly fourteen hundred yuan!

    This was the limit she could earn in one night shift.

    After all, she did minor services, and themission for the most expensive 388-yuan service was 136 yuan; normally, she could handle four to five jobs a night.

    But not every job would be for 388; typically, a night''s earnings were four to five hundred yuan, six hundred on a good night.

    And, naturally, she had never experienced a situation like this.

    It was eight o''clock now; ten ''clocks'' would mean after ten o''clock tomorrow morning.

    Which meant Yang Hao was buying out her entire night shift.

    "What''s the matter?"

    "Can''t do it this way?"

    Seeing Yu Jiujiu standing there in a daze, Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    An unexpected encounter with an old crush at Foot Bath City, it''s not too much to show some support, right??

    "Sure, I''ll go ce the order!"

    Yu Jiujiu nodded and hurried out to ce the order.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao was silently doing some more calctions in his mind; ten ''clocks'' were 3888 yuan, ten times cashback was 38888 yuan!!

    This...is too little!

    Yang Hao thought of his good brother upstairs, Liu Zifeng.

    Hmm, this must be arranged well!

    A good brother who has just experienced heartbreak deserves some quality lessons from the technicians.

    Therefore, Yang Hao sent a WeChat message to Huang Qing: arrange three for my brother...

    Forget it, make it five technicians!!

    Choose the most expensive service, and make sure to enjoy yourself!!

    Miss Color, who received the WeChat message, immediately replied with an "OK" emoji.

    Yang Hao finally felt a bit more bnced inside; if he couldn''t fleece too much himself, he could have his good brother help, after all!

    Yang had just finished instructing Huang Qing when Yu Jiujiu returned to the private room, casually closing the door behind her.

    "Let''s start with the foot bath."

    Yu Jiujiu skillfully pulled out the foot bath tub from under the massage bed, filled it with more than half a tub of warm water, and then threw a foot bath herbal pack into it.

    After all this was done, Yu Jiujiu looked at Yang Hao again: "Try the water temperature."

    While Yu Jiujiu was busy, Yang Hao was actually silently observing his old ssmate and past crush.

    She was wearing a light pink cheongsam that outlined her figure, which was the uniform of the Foot Bath Town Technicians.

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    Of course, this was the outfit of the second-floor technicians; as for what the third-floor technicians wore, someone as proper as Yang Hao didn''t know...

    Because the lighting inside the private room was dim and Yu Jiujiu was wearing makeup, she appeared much younger overallˇŞnot at all like someone only a year younger than Yang Hao.

 Chapter 166: 159, a butt-load of debt, a butt-load to repay (begging for monthly tickets)

    Li Manni now can''t even clearly distinguish her feelings towards her former brother-inw.

    At first, she admired and was grateful to her brother-inw, but after her sister divorced him, she felt a hint of guilt.

    Although she wasn''t the one who had abandoned her husband and child, she felt ashamed on behalf of her sister, Li Manshu, because her brother-inw had been kind to their family.

    So, out of a sense of gratitude, she did her best to help her brother-inw, cooking meals or taking care of Xixi.

    Later, when her brother-inw turned his fortune around, she became the one being helped...

    "After I pick them up, I''ll ask for their opinions," Li Manni said.

    "Okay, let''s leave it at that for now."

    Yang Hao agreed verbally, and after leaving the social media operations center, he sent an invitation message to his mother-inw, Kang Huizhi.

    Despite the divorce from Li Manshu, he had no intention of changing his inws, so hosting them properly was still necessary.

    If it wasn''t for the fact that Li Manshu was likely going to the station to pick them up tonight, he would have gone himself.

    Kang Huizhi had always been very satisfied with Yang Hao as a son-inw, and she sided with him over the divorce, so after receiving his message, she immediately agreed to meet.

    Of course, Kang Huizhi was unaware that her ex-son-inw had be wealthy; she was simply looking forward to seeing him to offer somefort and to see Xixi.

    At the same time that Yang Hao and Kang Huizhi were exchanging messages, he received another message from Yu Jiujiu. Lan, who had just been promoted by Huang Qing, inquired if he had time for lunch together.

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware of Huang Qing''s arrangement, but he happened to want to have a talk with Yu Jiujiu.

    Given that she had now be his exclusive Blue Buff, whether in work or in life, he needed to make arrangements.

    So Yang Hao epted Yu Jiujiu''s invitation.

    At noon.

    The two of them met at a small noodle house.

    The location was chosen by Yang Hao.

    This noodle house was a ce he often ate at when he delivered food. It had been a long time, and he somewhat missed their offerings.

    Yu Jiujiu, dressed casually, presented apletely different feeling from her time at Foot Bath City. She wore a ck thin sweater with jeans. Though the clothes were obviously inexpensive, they appeared decently stylish thanks to Yu Jiujiu''s good figure.

    Futhermore, she had added half-frame sses as an essory, making it impossible to associate her current image with that of a Foot Bath Town Technician.

    Instead, she seemed more fitting of the term "White Moonlight."

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    "The boss transferred me to another position, did you talk to her about it?"

    Once seated, Yu Jiujiu got straight to the point.

    "I just mentioned it in passing."

    "What is the new position?" Yang Hao was quite curious about how Miss Color arranged it.

    "It''s a job that didn''t exist in the store before, assistant to the service department manager, with a monthly sry of fifteen thousand!"

    "I feel a little uneasy about taking this money," Yu Jiujiu confessed.

    Hearing this, Yang Hao smiled, thinking that Miss Color was quite daring to arrange a position with a sry of fifteen thousand a month.

    "What about your thoughts? Do you still want to stay at Foot Bath City?"

    "Or, is there something else you want to do?" Yang Hao fired off a series of questions.

    Upon hearing these questions, Yu Jiujiu frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Last night was voluntary, we don''t owe each other anything."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "That''s true."

    "However, I hope we can maintain this kind of rtionship."

    Yang Hao candidly added another line.

    Yu Jiujiu''s eyebrows twitched slightly; she was quite conflicted about what kind of rtionship she had with Yang Hao. In her view,st night was a spontaneous act facilitated by the atmosphere.

    They weren''t even in a rtionship, at most, they were card buddies.

    One-night card buddies, to be precise!

    And her invitation to Yang Hao was actually to inquire about the job transfer since it made her somewhat uneasy.

    But now, Yang Hao was suggesting maintaining this type of rtionship.

    In other words, he wanted to turn a one-night card buddy into a more permanent one.

    Yu Jiujiu naturally had a good impression of her old ssmate, or else there wouldn''t have been a storyst night.

    But this was not quite the life she aspired to.

    Her original n was to pay off her debts, provide her brother with a cochlear imnt, and then find a normal job to start over.

    Ding!

    A random mission has been triggered: [Yu Jiujiu''s Wish]

    Yu Jiujiu''s greatest wish is to pay off her debts and then provide her brother with a cochlear imnt.

    Go help her fulfill her wish!

    Mission reward 1: Sign Language Skill (S-grade)

    Mission reward 2: Lip-reading Skill (S-grade)

    The System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Yang Hao was already ustomed to such rhythms, he only paused for a moment, then he looked at Yu Jiujiu and asked, "Your brother''s ident and treatment cost a lot of money, right?"

    "Yes."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded. Her brother had been hit badly and stayed in the ICU for a week, which alone cost over ny thousand, and the total medical expenses were close to two hundred thousand.

    Aside from a small part of her savings, most of this money was borrowed from credit cards or loans by Yu Jiujiu.

    She still owed over fifty thousand that wasn''t paid off!

    "You still have debts, right?"

    Seeing that Yu Jiujiu didn''t volunteer the information, Yang Hao had to ask.

    "Mm."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded again, but didn''t mention the amount of debt.

    At this point, the waiter brought over the noodles and side dishes they ordered.

    Yang Hao didn''t continue the conversation right away but started eating the noodles. Having been on a diet for a long time, it had been ages since he had any noodles, so even a bowl of in noodles tasted delicious to him.

    When he had almost finished eating, he continued the earlier topic, saying, "I''ll pay off the debt!"

    "Also, I''ve heard that cochlear imnt technology has be mature. We can get one for your brother, and I''ll pay for it!"

    "Ah??"

    Yu Jiujiu, who was also eating her noodles, was taken aback, her mouth gaping open.

    What surprised her was not just Yang Hao''s statement.

    It was that both issues he mentioned were matters close to her heart, the two things she cared about the most at the moment.

    "Better not!"

    "I can''t just take your money for nothing."

    After a moment of stunned silence, Yu Jiujiu gently shook her head.

    Although these were things she very much wanted to do, she felt that epting the money wouldpletely change the nature of their rtionship.

    From poker buddies to a kept rtionship.

    If they were just poker buddies, their status was equal. But in a kept rtionship, it bes a dependency!

    "If you really are troubled by it, think of it as me lending you the money," Yang Hao said.

    Years of experience in the food service industry had given Yang Hao a remarkable ability to read people, and he was usually very urate.

    His impressions from high school,bined with his recent interactions with Yu Jiujiu, allowed Yang Hao to determine that she was a very stubborn person.

    She tended to adhere strictly to principles and liked to get to the bottom of things.

    Such people often have great resilience, belonging to the kind of ''die-hard'' character.

    So, for her tofortably ept Yang Hao''s "charity" was something unlikely for her to do.

    Yu Jiujiu furrowed her brows, deep in thought.

    If it didn''t involve her brother''s cochlear imnt, she would have refused without hesitation.

    But now, she truly couldn''t bring herself to say no.

    "Then lend me three hundred thousand, and I''ll write you an IOU!"

    After a long silence, Yu Jiujiu finally spoke up.

    Yang Hao shrugged with an indifferent look: "Can do."

    "Send me your bank card number."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded and edited her bank card number in the Weixun app and sent it to Yang Hao.

    A momentter.

    Yu Jiujiu received a bank notification for a money transfer.

    But upon seeing the amount transferred, she was stunned once again.

    Yang Hao had actually transferred a whopping one million!!

    "This..."

    Yu Jiujiu opened her mouth, hesitating, "That''s too much, I only need three hundred thousand!"

    Yang Haoughed and waved his hand: "I hear a good imported cochlear imnt costs three to four hundred thousand, and there are even more expensive ones."

    "If we''re going to do it, we should get the best!"

    "And as for the money, well, I trust in your ability to pay it back!"

    While Yang Hao said this, he felt somewhat guilty inside. Although he hadn''t been able to convert Yu Jiujiu into an NPC, he still had twenty million Blue Buff maintenance funds.

    To be giving her this money under the guise of a loan seemed sort of underhanded to him.

    But Lan felt anxious!

    This made him feel like some sort of swindler!

    However, there was no other choice. He couldn''t very well tell Yu Jiujiu: You''re now my exclusive Blue Buff with twenty million in exclusive funds to spend!

    So, this favor, I''ll have to hold onto it for System myself.

    As for paying back the money, don''t even think about it!

    Yang Hao would only let Yu Jiujiu''s debts umte more and more, until shepletely lost hope of paying them back.

    Then it''d be: a heap of debt repaid in one fell swoop!

    Content to be his Lan, replenishing his buff once a week, and maybe even burst some Gold Coins, Lip-reading Skill or something!

 Chapter 162: 155, The Moonlight turned into Blue Buff (asking for monthly votes)

    Inside the private room.

    Yang Hao took a sip of tea, then casually picked up the box of Durex that Huang Qing had left behind, nced at it, and threw it to the side with augh.

    Clearly, Miss Color had misunderstood.

    She must have thought that he had settled on terms with Yu Jiujui.

    But what she didn''t know was that he had kept Yu Jiujiu around simply because they were old ssmates.

    However, given the current setting, and with Yu Jiujiu still donning a figure-hugging cheongsam,bined with their past entanglements during their youth, there was a certain buff effect.

    "Have some water, and then take a rest,"

    Yang Hao poured a cup of tea for Yu Jiujiu and handed it to her.

    "Thank you."

    Yu Jiujiu held the teacup with both hands. Today''s session was perhaps the most unique experience she had since entering this line of work two years ago. Even though there had been male clients who showed her affection and even directly discussed prices to take her out.

    However, Yu Jiujiu had always refused; even though she was in this line of work, she also had her own bottom line.

    To put it in terms of what''s often said online: "Life has screwed me over again and again, yet I treat life as if it''s my first love."

    Yu Jiujiu still had her aspirations for life, so she couldn''t ept having an episode in her life where she survived by selling her body when there was an opportunity to embrace a new life.

    And once you break your bottom line, it''s only once and then countless times.

    Moreover, as time goes by, your bottom line will get lower and lower until, in the end, you have no bottom line at all!

    Just like with the big job, once you take that step, it''s almost impossible to go back. You''ll only get deeper in!

    A sister who joined the industry with her also didn''t take on the big jobs at first, butter, seeing how much those who did big jobs earned, she thought about giving it a try.

    At that time, the sister''s original words were: "Earn a hundred thousand and go back home to buy a house, and then quit."

    But just a few days ago when they met up again, that sister''s narrative had changed to wanting to buy a house in Jiangcheng.

    People''s desires are endless; it''s the same principle as always losing in gambling.

    There are only losers at the gambling table, never winners!

    Yu Jiujiu understood this principle.

    Of course, that was secondary; primarily, it was also a way for Yu Jiujiu to resist life!

    When her mother suddenly fell ill, she had no choice.

    When her boyfriend left her, she had no choice.

    When her brother was in a car ident, she also had no choice.

    But when it came to selling her body, she had a choice!

    In her riddled life, maintaining her bottom line was also a way to love herself.

    Life is hard, but I haven''t drifted along with the current andpletely given up!

    This was also a sort of psychologicalfort.

    Indeed, she wasn''t the only technician with this kind of mindset; otherwise, everyone would have directly gone upstairs.

    "Do you smoke?"

    After taking a couple of sips of tea, Yu Jiujiu suddenly asked.

    "I used to, but I quit when my ex-wife got pregnant."

    "However, if you do have cigarettes, I could use one now."

    Yang Hao was the type of person who didn''t have much of a smoking addiction. While others struggled immensely when quitting, he stopped without trouble and wouldn''t mind epting a cigarette during social gatherings, smoking one or two without getting hooked again.

    Seeing Yang Hao respond this way, Yu Jiujui picked up her toolkit and pulled out a pack of "Love You" cigarettes from the secondyer. She took out two cigarettes from the pack, handed one to Yang Hao, and after he put it in his mouth, she lit it for him.

    Then she lit her own.

    "I remember you didn''t smoke in high school,"

    Yang Hao said, after exhaling a puff of smoke.

    "During the time when my mom was sick and my boyfriend left, I was feeling distressed and picked it up,"

    Smoke curled from Yu Jiujui''s nose, and Yang Hao felt her eyes seemed much brighter after a puff of her cigarette.

    In this moment, his old ssmate was sitting sideways on the sofa, her fair, slightly meaty legs crossed underneath the high slit of her cheongsam, red high-heeled shoes dangling off her feet, a wisp of smoke leisurely rising from her fingertips. It conjured up the image of a leadingdy from an old movie set in the Republican era.

    It was easy to associate her with the ssic song that has been sung for decades, "The Wandering Songstress."

    So from Yang Hao''s perspective, his old ssmate had unintentionallypleted a cosy!

    It goes without saying that different skins and roles truly added a buff effect.

    Previously, Yang Hao didn''t really think much of his old ssmate, but at this moment, a little pulse of excitement suddenly stirred within him!

    You could say that, as a man, your lower half often does the thinking for you!

    As Yang Hao looked at Yu Jiujui, she was also looking back at him.

    As their eyes met, the smoke wrapped around them, and the dim light of the private room somehow added a hint of intimacy to the atmosphere.

    Something happening with an old ssmate couldn''t be considered as selling one''s body, right?

    A thought suddenly arose in Yu Jiujiu''s mind.

    Actually, rtionships with ssmates are really the easiest to change.

    This is also one of the reasons ss reunions are jokingly referred to as "Meetings of Old mes."

    Many extramarital flings or improper rtionships between men and women often start at a ss reunion.

    Back when everyone was young, perhaps they had the desire but not the courage, and the girls were more reserved.

    After several years of struggling in society, both the desire and the courage have surfaced, and those once-shy female ssmates have learned all sorts of skillsˇŞso much for reserve!

    Therefore, quite often, a single shared nce is enough to understand each other.

    And in this moment, for Yang Hao and Yu Jiujiu, this exchange of nces had a simr effect, changing the mindset of both parties...

    After chatting for a bit more, Yang Hao, who had drunk quite a bit with Liu Zifeng, started to feel sleepy. He lied down on the bed, leaving half the space open: "If you''re tired too, have a rest."

    Yu Jiujui nodded lightly, a conflicted look on her face.

    Because she was unsure what this counted as, whether it was breaking the bottom line she''d always upheld.

    He''s a client, yet not a client.

    I didn''t n to take money, but he extended by ten sessions!

    So, what does this count as??

    Yang Hao''s old ssmate, once his pure first love, fell into a struggle with herself.

    In the end, she decided to leave the choice to Yang Hao.

    She slowly walked to the bed andy down in the space Yang Hao had left, thinking to herself that if he took the initiative, she would cooperate; if he didn''t, then she would just rest normally.

    However, Yu Jiujui overlooked one issueˇŞthat by lying down on the bed, she was in fact already making a choice.

    "It''s like delivering fresh meat right to a dog''s mouth and betting whether it will eat or not!"

    Thus, everything naturally fell into ce...

    Yang Hao, that dog... man, chose to devour everything!

    Ding!

    Intimacy with Yu Jiujiu detected.

    Entering intimate rtionship person processing program...

    Name: Yu Jiujiu

    Age: 34 years old

    Overall quality score: 79 points

    (Note 1: For an intimate rtionship person over the age of 30, the overall quality score decreases by 3 points for each additional year!)

    (Note 2: As this intimate rtionship person''s overall quality score is below 80 points, they cannot be transformed into an NPC!)

    (Note 3: An intimate rtionship person with an overall quality score between 75 and 80 has a certain chance of being transformed into a color buff!)

    Ding!

    Yu Jiujiu can be transformed into a Blue Buff!

    [Yes][No] Transform?

    (Note 1: Blue Buff can reduce the Sage''s Moment by 50%, increase attack speed by 50%, and each victory over the Blue Buff maintains the effect for seven days!)

    (Note 2: A Blue Buff as a type of jungle monster, defeating it will randomly drop Gold Coins and other rewards)

    (Note 3: Blue Buff also has a certain chance of triggering quests)

    A series of System voices echoed in his mind.

    Yang Hao was utterly dumbfounded.

    The amount of information was overwhelming.

    This was his first time learning that surpassing 30 years of age meant deduction of points.

    No wonder Wang Xueru, who came from a wealthy family and had a high education, scored lower than Meng Yuyu. It''s because Wang Xueru was 31 years old and had 3 points deducted.

    Otherwise, she would have scored 91 points!

    Now, System rated Jiujiu at 79 points, but after deducting 12 points for age, that meant without the age factor, she was indeed on the same level as Wang Xueru.

    This also indirectly indicated that her private life must not be chaotic for her to have scored that high.

    But all of this wasn''t important; what mattered was the Blue Buff!!!

    Yu Jiujiu could actually freaking be transformed into a Blue Buff!!

    Yang Hao had thought that NPCs were already outrageous, but he never expected the transformation into a Blue Buff!

    And now with the Blue Buff, in the future, would there also be Red Buffs, or even major bosses??

    And would those bosses drop substantial rewards??

    Damn!!

    I''m going to beat down bosses!!

    Quick, tell me, who''s the big boss???

    Yang Hao roared silently in his heart.

    He truly hadn''t anticipated that this little interlude would unexpectedly unlock a new gamey in this game!!

    Huh, the old me is still fragrant!

    Even in Foot Bath City, she''s very fragrant!!

    Yang Hao was thrilled, and immediately chose [Yes]!

    Ding!

    Blue Buff Yu Jiujiu officially online!

    Reward: Maintenance fund of twenty million for the Blue Buff.

    As Yang Hao made his decision, the System voice sounded yet again.

    Awesome!

    There''s even a Blue Buff maintenance fund!

    Considerate!!

    Yang Hao had thought that transforming into a buff would mean no money.

    He hadn''t expected the System to still provide twenty million!

    Although it couldn''tpare to the minimum one billion exclusive consumption money for NPCs, twenty million was basically sufficient.

    Moreover, Yu Jiujiu, his old ssmate, clearly wasn''t here for the money.

    The two had an unexpected encounter, and he could also feel her hesitation just now.

    Furthermore, judging by her now rusty skills and her quick surrender a few minutes in,

    She must not have yed the game for a long time, something Yang Hao could sense.

    Thus, it was basically a case of an idental discharge.

    In such an atmosphere, coupled with the unique rtionship between the two, they couldn''t help but engage in a battle that wasn''t in either of their ns.

    Click!

    Inside the dimly lit private room, a weak me ignited.

    Yu Jiujiu, who paused for a moment, took out two cigarettes from the pack, put both in her mouth, lit them together, and then passed one to Yang Hao.

    There''s an old saying: A cigarette after is better than a celestial fair.

    Especially since Yang Hao was now smoking imported cigarettes.

    Upgraded treatment.

    "I kinda understand why you had to have several girlfriends..."

    Yu Jiujiu exhaled a puff of smoke, speaking somewhat emotionality.

    "No choice, I''m gifted!"

    Yang Hao smugly shrugged his shoulders. Although Yu Jiujiu was the oldest among the women, theoretically at the age of a ravenous wolf,

    She clearly didn''t have the stamina of the beautiful Wang Xueru, nor was she on par with Meng Chacha and Yibao, who had just begun discovering a new world.

    Maybe it was due to ack of practice, her skills had gotten rusty.

    However, the good side of it was that this Blue Buff was easy to defeat!!

 Chapter 163: 156, Atmosphere Group and Blue Buff Rewards (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    First floor.

    Manager''s office.

    Huang Qing leaned back in the boss chair, her feet, stripped of high heels, crossed and resting on the desk in front of her.

    In the past few days, Ye Wei, the man-made beauty who went shopping with her at Herm¨¨s, sat on the guest sofa; she was a leading skilled technician, officially the manager of the service department,monly known as "Madam".

    "I really didn''t expect Yang to like older women."

    "However, Yu Jiujui does have a great figure. I even talked to her about doing major services before, but she didn''t agree."

    Ye Wei said with augh, but her face was too fake, and her smile was stiff.

    "At first, I thought he was genuinely uninterested in the women here, but in the end, he still chose one!"

    "But he''s got good taste; he picked a clean one." Huang Qing shrugged.

    "I wonder how good he is, so curious!"

    "That''s easy to find out, just listen outside the door..."

    "Is that okay??"

    Although Ye Wei asked this, she got up from the sofa.

    "Based on what I know about that Yang, he probably wouldn''t object to you watching on the side. It''s more exciting that way, after all!"

    "Then let''s go together!!"

    Ye Wei said, and then went over to the desk to pull Huang Qing.

    "Wait, let me put on my shoes..."

    After exiting the coffee shop, Miss Color had gotten a preliminary understanding of Yang Hao''s endurance because she observed Yang Hao''s admiration for the U8 below, just when he was exchanging card techniques with Wang Xueru in the private room.

    She remembered it was about half an hour or maybe forty minutes or so.

    Huang Qing had arranged a private room for Yang Hao at the end of the hallway.

    The two did not try to hide their footsteps as they walked, their high heels clicking on the marble floor with a "tap tap tap" sound.

    At that moment, Yang Hao in the private room was attempting to defeat the Blue Buff for the first time!!

    The footsteps echoing through the hallway were clear, yet he didn''t stop. Instead, Yu Jiujui was very nervous, constantly reminding Yang Hao that someone was outside, even clenching her teeth so tightly that she no longer made a sound...

    But Yang Hao had a hunch in his mind, guessing it was Miss Color setting the mood again.

    She had used this tactic in the coffee shop before.

    Thus, apart from admiring Miss Color''s thoughtfulness, Yang Hao worked even harder, prompting the now-silent Yu Jiujui to make noise again...

    In the hallway, Ye Wei picked up her phone and pointed at the screen to show Huang Qing the time, signaling that she was timing it.

    Miss Color just shrugged nonchntly.

    And so, the two women became the "atmosphere group" outside the door.

    However, what they didn''t know was that this was actually the second round already.

    It was supposed to be longer than the first round anyway, and with Yang Hao aware of the spectator group outside, he deliberately showed off a bit of his prowess.

    The result was that Yu Jiujui, the Blue Buff, was defeated several times over, and towards the end, she had to start begging for mercy, her throat bing somewhat hoarse...

    When the private room finally quieted down, the atmosphere group outside also reluctantly left.

    After walking a distance, Ye Wei showed Huang Qing the time on her phone.

    45 minutes and 20 seconds.

    The problem was it had already started when she arrived.

    "I really want to switch with Yu Jiujui," Ye Wei said bluntly.

    "Too bad she''s not into you," Huang Qing shrugged.

    That was a bit hurtful, but Ye Wei didn''t mind because it was the truth. She whispered as she looped her arm through Huang Qing''s, "Qing, can I use your office for a bit?"

    "Damn!"

    Huang Qing instantly understood what Ye Wei meant; her office was the only ce in Foot Bath City that was quiet.

    "Don''t dirty the sofa!"

    Huang Qing gave the woman a re.

    "Don''t worry, I''m careful!"

    Ye Wei chuckled, unconsciously quickening her pace. After she entered the manager''s office, Huang Qing also made a trip to the restroom.

    After listening for over forty minutes, it would be impossible not to react. She wasn''t as desperate as Ye Wei, but she needed to clean up a bit, too.

    Is he really that amazing?

    I''m getting tempted to try for myself!!

    While cleaning up, a thought that startled her popped into Huang Qing''s mind.

    In the private room.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for defeating the Blue Buff!

    You have gained the Blue Buff effect for 7 days!

    Ding!

    The Blue Buff dropped an extra 100,000 yuan in cash.

    ```

    A-Level Massage Skill.

    After the excitement that sent shivers down his spine subsided,

    Yang Hao harvested another wave of rewards for defeating the Blue Buff!

    Other than the 7-day buff effect boost, he also gained a hundred thousand yuan and the massage skill.

    Nice!

    Jiujiu is awesome!!

    Yeah, truly awesome as a bull!!

    Others have to cough up Gold Coin when they y cards with the masseuse.

    But he''s making Gold Coin!!

    No, that''s not a masseuse!

    This is my Lan!

    Yang Hao subconsciously nced at Yu Jiujui, who hadpletely copsed and remained still, not even lighting a cigarette, suggesting she was truly exhausted.

    Seeing this, Yang Hao took the initiative to light two cigarettes, and gently ced one between the lips of his Lan.

    After taking a puff, Yu Jiujui''s depleted energy seemed to have recovered a bit, and she murmured in a low voice, "I really can''t do it anymore, need to sleep."

    "Yeah, rest early."

    Yang Hao soothed, gently patting the smooth back of his Lan.

    In his heart, he silently said, "Hard work."

    The next day.

    Yang Hao didn''t wake up until after eight in the morning.

    And Yu Jiujui was still sound asleep.

    He didn''t call her. Instead, he sent a message to Liu Zifeng and went downstairs first.

    "Yang, morning!"

    Yang Hao didn''t know whether Huang Qing had just arrived or hadn''t left from the night before, but in any case, Miss Color was sitting on the sofa in the lobby on the first floor, and she immediately came up to greet him when she saw himing down the stairs.

    "Morning, Boss Huang," he responded with a nod.

    "Yang, don''t call me boss, just call me Qing," Huang Qing said politely.

    "Qing?"

    Yang Haoughed, "Where''s your sister?"

    "Huh?"

    Huang Qing was first taken aback, then realized he was joking, "Yang, you really have a sense of humor!"

    "Let''s settle the bill."

    Yang Hao knew that Miss Color was not one to smile or converse without cause, usually adopting a cool demeanor. It was only to someone of his wealth that she seemed very approachable.

    Huang Qing nodded, personally checked the register at the cashier, and then said, "Yang, you and your friend spent a total of 26,888 yuan."

    "Need a card?"

    She casually inquired.

    "Yeah, make one."

    "Recharge a hundred thousand."

    Yang Hao responded breezily, deciding to return the full hundred thousand yuan he''d won for the Blue Buff reward back to the store.

    "Alright!"

    Huang Qing nodded repeatedly.

    She knew Yang was generous, but a lump-sum recharge of a hundred thousand was still a bit surprising to her.

    Her Foot Bath City wasn''t veryrge, with only three floors up and down, covering an area of over five hundred square meters, and was considered medium-sized among the many in Jiangcheng. The consumption level was actually not that high.

    If Yang Hao hadn''t called for five masseuses in one go for his friend and added various other services, the two of them would never have spent over twenty thousand.

    "Yang, a one-time recharge of a hundred thousandes with an extra ten thousand, so the total amount on your card is a hundred and ten thousand," she rified.

    "After spending 26,888 yuan, you have 83,112 yuan left!"

    After creating the VIP membership card, Huang Qing added, "You can keep the membership card at the store, Yang. Just quote your phone number when youe."

    "Alright!"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    At that moment, the System''s voice arrived as expected.

    Ding!

    Congrattions host forpleting the benefit task "The Tycoon''s Magnanimity."

    Cashback from expenses: 38,888 yuan

    Reward: Kidney Energy Value +5, Kidney-Strengthening Potion*1

    (Note 1: This is a benefit task; cashback from expenses is permanently valid, but the reward is one-time only.)

    (Note 2: Cashback is only applicable to the host''s personal expenses.)

    ....

    ```

 Chapter 164: 157, Monday, the new NPC mission is here (asking for monthly votes)

    Damn you, System!

    What about the pattern!!

    So, you''re not going to reimburse when I treat my bros, huh!

    After reading the annotation, Yang Hao silently cursed his bad luck.

    However, he quickly came up with a way to exploit a bug.

    As long as he was with his brothers, it should count as his expense, right?

    But damn, this is like throwing a silver party!

    Forget it, there''s nothing fancy about a bus!

    Trust in the mothend, trust in the party!

    There''s no good end for those who visit prostitutes!

    Reject drugs, gambling, and prostitution!

    Starting with me!!!

    Yang Hao silently chanted the slogans in his heart to purify his soul.

    Then he checked his information on the system''s homepage.

    His Kidney Energy Value indeed rose from 83 points to 88 points!!

    Not bad!

    He''s getting closer and closer to 100 points!

    Yang Hao felt good.

    At that moment, Huang Qing asked, "Yang, do you think we should transfer Yu Jiujiu to a different position?"

    Miss Color was very understanding of men. The current Yu Jiujiu was different from before; she had be a woman who had intimate contact with Yang.

    In Huang Qing''s view, a wealthy man like Yang Hao must have a strong desire for possession, which is why she took the initiative to ask.

    Yang Hao looked at Miss Color with surprise and couldn''t help but inwardly praise her: She''s indeed very considerate!

    Actually, he had already been thinking about how to arrange for Yu Jiujiu, this "Lan," sincest night, but he hadn''t decided yet. He was nning to ask for her opinion after she woke up and then make a decision.

    To his surprise, Huang Qing brought it up first.

    "If it''s not too much trouble, of course you can," Yang Hao nodded. No matter what Yu Jiujiu wanted to do in the future, getting her off the technician''s position first was the right move.

    "I''ll take care of it in a bit."

    The Foot Bath City naturally wouldn''t miss a minor technician like Yu Jiujiu, nor the small sry they paid her.

    So, Huang Qing had already decided to give Yu Jiujiu a light job with an ie that wouldn''t be lower than that of a technician.

    In Huang Qing''s view, as long as she arranged things properly for Yu Jiujiu, Yang Hao, the tycoon, would definitely not let her suffer any losses.

    This could be seen from the way Yang Hao splurged money on buying a coffee shop for Wang Xueru and hister extravagant spending at Herm¨¨s.

    This Yang would never let down the women who followed him.

    Huang Qing even worried that Yu Jiujiu might just leave the job.

    In that case, she would lose the connection she had just started to establish with Yang Hao.

    Therefore, Huang Qing took the initiative to suggest transferring Yu Jiujiu''s position also to keep her in the shop.

    While the two were talking, footsteps came from the stairs.

    Yang Hao subconsciously nced up the stairs and then saw Liu Zifeng slowly walking down, leaning against the wall.

    He had big dark circles under his eyes, and hisplexion wasn''t great.

    Just one night!

    And he''s already like this??

    Yang Hao was somewhat speechless.

    "Hao, we can''t spend money like this!"

    "My body can''t take it..."

    Liu Zifeng spoke weakly, looking like he waspletely drained.

    "Weren''t you heartbroken?"

    "Isn''t it nice to have severaldies keeping youpany?"

    Yang Hao teased him with augh.

    "It''s nice!"

    "But man, my body really can''t take it..."

    Liu Zifeng shook his head, but despite what he said, recallingst night''s experience, he was still quite thrilled!

    Despite always ying the image of a rascal,st night''s escapade was his first time doing something like that.

    He even somewhat understood why most emperors lived short lives.

    If one kept doing that, no damn person could handle it!

    Having left the Red Romantic Foot Bath City.

    The two old men said their farewells.

    Huang Qing waited until Yu Jiujiu woke up and then called her to the office.

    "Jiujiu, please have a seat."

    ```

    Huang Qing''s attitude towards Jiujiu had be much more polite.

    Actually, Yu Jiujui had never had much to do with this boss before, just exchanging greetings when they met, so the sudden change in attitude left her feeling somewhat panicked.

    "Boss, is there something you need?"

    Yu Jiujui asked in a low voice.

    "There is a little matter, about a job transfer."

    "Starting from today, Sister Jiujiu, you won''t have to work as a technician anymore. Go be an assistant to Manager Ye."

    "The position is as an assistant to the service department manager, with a monthly sry of fifteen thousand!"

    Huang Qing said this directly and to the point.

    This position as an assistant to the service department manager didn''t actually exist before; Huang Qing just made it up as a way to give Yu Jiujui an easy job.

    As for the fifteen thousand monthly sry, it was based on the average monthly earnings Yu Jiujui made as a technician.

    Of course, Huang Qing''s decision was also a gamble.

    She was betting that Yu Jiujui had a little bit of a position in that Yang''s heart so Yang Hao wouldn''t totally disregard her.

    And once Yang Hao discovered he was effectively supporting his mistress, he certainly wouldn''t skimp on benefits for her.

    After all, Yang Hao had just topped up one hundred thousand yuan, so even the remaining money in the ount would be enough to pay Yu Jiujui''s sry for several months.

    If during this period Yang Hao stoppeding or simply ignored Yu Jiujui, then it wouldn''t be a loss for her; she''d just consider it as using the money from Yang Hao''s top-up to pay Yu Jiujui''s sry!

    It must be said that Miss Color''s calctions were quite savvy.

    Besides, she was careful, bold, and had a grand vision.

    One could see the shadow of a strong woman in her.

    However, after hearing Huang Qing''s words, Yu Jiujui was stunned.

    Assistant to the service department manager!

    A monthly sry of fifteen thousand!

    No matter how one looked at it, this was an incredibly lucky break from the sky!

    But why had this lucky break hit her?

    She had always been the most unlucky person.

    So, when faced with this sudden good news, she was first very surprised, and then she silently pondered whether there was a catch...

    She had been duped too many times in life to believe that such a good thing had simply fallen into herp.

    "What? Not interested?"

    Seeing that Yu Jiujui hadn''t responded for a while, Huang Qing slightly frowned, wondering if she should offer a different position.

    "No, that''s not it!"

    "It''s just too sudden."

    Yu Jiujui replied truthfully. Being a clever person, after a short moment of thought, she began to suspect that this job change might be rted to Yang Hao.

    Maybe he had arranged this job transfer!!

    "If there''s no problem, you''ll officially start tomorrow."

    At this moment, Huang Qing spoke again.

    "Uh, okay!"

    After all, it was a good thing. After a brief hesitation, Yu Jiujui nodded in agreement, thinking that she would ask Yang Hao about itter.

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    The President''s Office.

    It was Monday today, and Yang Hao was looking over the tasks refreshed for the three NPCs.

    Task 1: [Wang Xueru who loves to learn]

    Inner OS of NPC 1: Yang has beening to see me less frequently recently. Could it be that my skills are too poor? It seems I need to watch more videos to learn.

    Task Content: Teach NPC 1 at least three new pieces of knowledge.

    Task Reward: 3 Kidney Energy Points, Study Card*3

    Task 2: [Meng Yuyu''s Wish]

    Inner OS of NPC 2: My lease is almost up; if only I had my own ce, I wouldn''t need to rent anymore.

    Task Content: Fulfill NPC 2''s wish.

    Task Reward: 5 Attribute Points

    Task 3: [The More, the Merrier]

    Inner OS of NPC 3: I really want to have a child for Yang!

    Task Content: Get NPC 3 sessfully pregnant

    Task Reward: 10 billion for child care funds, a random property.

    (Note: If this task cannot bepleted, it will be carried over to the following week...)

    As expected, Yibao''s task rewards are the most generous.

    But the task is tough too.

    After all, getting pregnant is a matter of fate.

    As for Meng Chacha''s task, it''s rtively simple. She still has lots of exclusive consumption money left, more than enough to buy a house.

    While the task refreshed by Wang Xueru, the beautiful young woman, remains as inappropriate as ever...

    ```

 Chapter 166: 159, a butt-load of debt, a butt-load to repay (begging for monthly tickets)

    Li Manni now can''t even clearly distinguish her feelings towards her former brother-inw.

    At first, she admired and was grateful to her brother-inw, but after her sister divorced him, she felt a hint of guilt.

    Although she wasn''t the one who had abandoned her husband and child, she felt ashamed on behalf of her sister, Li Manshu, because her brother-inw had been kind to their family.

    So, out of a sense of gratitude, she did her best to help her brother-inw, cooking meals or taking care of Xixi.

    Later, when her brother-inw turned his fortune around, she became the one being helped...

    "After I pick them up, I''ll ask for their opinions," Li Manni said.

    "Okay, let''s leave it at that for now."

    Yang Hao agreed verbally, and after leaving the social media operations center, he sent an invitation message to his mother-inw, Kang Huizhi.

    Despite the divorce from Li Manshu, he had no intention of changing his inws, so hosting them properly was still necessary.

    If it wasn''t for the fact that Li Manshu was likely going to the station to pick them up tonight, he would have gone himself.

    Kang Huizhi had always been very satisfied with Yang Hao as a son-inw, and she sided with him over the divorce, so after receiving his message, she immediately agreed to meet.

    Of course, Kang Huizhi was unaware that her ex-son-inw had be wealthy; she was simply looking forward to seeing him to offer somefort and to see Xixi.

    At the same time that Yang Hao and Kang Huizhi were exchanging messages, he received another message from Yu Jiujiu. Lan, who had just been promoted by Huang Qing, inquired if he had time for lunch together.

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware of Huang Qing''s arrangement, but he happened to want to have a talk with Yu Jiujiu.

    Given that she had now be his exclusive Blue Buff, whether in work or in life, he needed to make arrangements.

    So Yang Hao epted Yu Jiujiu''s invitation.

    At noon.

    The two of them met at a small noodle house.

    The location was chosen by Yang Hao.

    This noodle house was a ce he often ate at when he delivered food. It had been a long time, and he somewhat missed their offerings.

    Yu Jiujiu, dressed casually, presented apletely different feeling from her time at Foot Bath City. She wore a ck thin sweater with jeans. Though the clothes were obviously inexpensive, they appeared decently stylish thanks to Yu Jiujiu''s good figure.

    Futhermore, she had added half-frame sses as an essory, making it impossible to associate her current image with that of a Foot Bath Town Technician.

    Instead, she seemed more fitting of the term "White Moonlight."

    <img data-y-imgId="10030275" data-y-path="/imgChapter/17284022805329601/26974686204535004/10030275/3870e864edd34d11b4bfa05e74d68dd74L8r35ck2e1bvf2.jpg">

    "The boss transferred me to another position, did you talk to her about it?"

    Once seated, Yu Jiujiu got straight to the point.

    "I just mentioned it in passing."

    "What is the new position?" Yang Hao was quite curious about how Miss Color arranged it.

    "It''s a job that didn''t exist in the store before, assistant to the service department manager, with a monthly sry of fifteen thousand!"

    "I feel a little uneasy about taking this money," Yu Jiujiu confessed.

    Hearing this, Yang Hao smiled, thinking that Miss Color was quite daring to arrange a position with a sry of fifteen thousand a month.

    "What about your thoughts? Do you still want to stay at Foot Bath City?"

    "Or, is there something else you want to do?" Yang Hao fired off a series of questions.

    Upon hearing these questions, Yu Jiujiu frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Last night was voluntary, we don''t owe each other anything."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "That''s true."

    "However, I hope we can maintain this kind of rtionship."

    Yang Hao candidly added another line.

    Yu Jiujiu''s eyebrows twitched slightly; she was quite conflicted about what kind of rtionship she had with Yang Hao. In her view,st night was a spontaneous act facilitated by the atmosphere.

    They weren''t even in a rtionship, at most, they were card buddies.

    One-night card buddies, to be precise!

    And her invitation to Yang Hao was actually to inquire about the job transfer since it made her somewhat uneasy.

    But now, Yang Hao was suggesting maintaining this type of rtionship.

    In other words, he wanted to turn a one-night card buddy into a more permanent one.

    Yu Jiujiu naturally had a good impression of her old ssmate, or else there wouldn''t have been a storyst night.

    But this was not quite the life she aspired to.

    Her original n was to pay off her debts, provide her brother with a cochlear imnt, and then find a normal job to start over.

    Ding!

    A random mission has been triggered: [Yu Jiujiu''s Wish]

    Yu Jiujiu''s greatest wish is to pay off her debts and then provide her brother with a cochlear imnt.

    Go help her fulfill her wish!

    Mission reward 1: Sign Language Skill (S-grade)

    Mission reward 2: Lip-reading Skill (S-grade)

    The System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Yang Hao was already ustomed to such rhythms, he only paused for a moment, then he looked at Yu Jiujiu and asked, "Your brother''s ident and treatment cost a lot of money, right?"

    "Yes."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded. Her brother had been hit badly and stayed in the ICU for a week, which alone cost over ny thousand, and the total medical expenses were close to two hundred thousand.

    Aside from a small part of her savings, most of this money was borrowed from credit cards or loans by Yu Jiujiu.

    She still owed over fifty thousand that wasn''t paid off!

    "You still have debts, right?"

    Seeing that Yu Jiujiu didn''t volunteer the information, Yang Hao had to ask.

    "Mm."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded again, but didn''t mention the amount of debt.

    At this point, the waiter brought over the noodles and side dishes they ordered.

    Yang Hao didn''t continue the conversation right away but started eating the noodles. Having been on a diet for a long time, it had been ages since he had any noodles, so even a bowl of in noodles tasted delicious to him.

    When he had almost finished eating, he continued the earlier topic, saying, "I''ll pay off the debt!"

    "Also, I''ve heard that cochlear imnt technology has be mature. We can get one for your brother, and I''ll pay for it!"

    "Ah??"

    Yu Jiujiu, who was also eating her noodles, was taken aback, her mouth gaping open.

    What surprised her was not just Yang Hao''s statement.

    It was that both issues he mentioned were matters close to her heart, the two things she cared about the most at the moment.

    "Better not!"

    "I can''t just take your money for nothing."

    After a moment of stunned silence, Yu Jiujiu gently shook her head.

    Although these were things she very much wanted to do, she felt that epting the money wouldpletely change the nature of their rtionship.

    From poker buddies to a kept rtionship.

    If they were just poker buddies, their status was equal. But in a kept rtionship, it bes a dependency!

    "If you really are troubled by it, think of it as me lending you the money," Yang Hao said.

    Years of experience in the food service industry had given Yang Hao a remarkable ability to read people, and he was usually very urate.

    His impressions from high school,bined with his recent interactions with Yu Jiujiu, allowed Yang Hao to determine that she was a very stubborn person.

    She tended to adhere strictly to principles and liked to get to the bottom of things.

    Such people often have great resilience, belonging to the kind of ''die-hard'' character.

    So, for her tofortably ept Yang Hao''s "charity" was something unlikely for her to do.

    Yu Jiujiu furrowed her brows, deep in thought.

    If it didn''t involve her brother''s cochlear imnt, she would have refused without hesitation.

    But now, she truly couldn''t bring herself to say no.

    "Then lend me three hundred thousand, and I''ll write you an IOU!"

    After a long silence, Yu Jiujiu finally spoke up.

    Yang Hao shrugged with an indifferent look: "Can do."

    "Send me your bank card number."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded and edited her bank card number in the Weixun app and sent it to Yang Hao.

    A momentter.

    Yu Jiujiu received a bank notification for a money transfer.

    But upon seeing the amount transferred, she was stunned once again.

    Yang Hao had actually transferred a whopping one million!!

    "This..."

    Yu Jiujiu opened her mouth, hesitating, "That''s too much, I only need three hundred thousand!"

    Yang Haoughed and waved his hand: "I hear a good imported cochlear imnt costs three to four hundred thousand, and there are even more expensive ones."

    "If we''re going to do it, we should get the best!"

    "And as for the money, well, I trust in your ability to pay it back!"

    While Yang Hao said this, he felt somewhat guilty inside. Although he hadn''t been able to convert Yu Jiujiu into an NPC, he still had twenty million Blue Buff maintenance funds.

    To be giving her this money under the guise of a loan seemed sort of underhanded to him.

    But Lan felt anxious!

    This made him feel like some sort of swindler!

    However, there was no other choice. He couldn''t very well tell Yu Jiujiu: You''re now my exclusive Blue Buff with twenty million in exclusive funds to spend!

    So, this favor, I''ll have to hold onto it for System myself.

    As for paying back the money, don''t even think about it!

    Yang Hao would only let Yu Jiujiu''s debts umte more and more, until shepletely lost hope of paying them back.

    Then it''d be: a heap of debt repaid in one fell swoop!

    Content to be his Lan, replenishing his buff once a week, and maybe even burst some Gold Coins, Lip-reading Skill or something!

 Chapter 166: 159, a butt-load of debt, a butt-load to repay (begging for monthly tickets)

    Li Manni now can''t even clearly distinguish her feelings towards her former brother-inw.

    At first, she admired and was grateful to her brother-inw, but after her sister divorced him, she felt a hint of guilt.

    Although she wasn''t the one who had abandoned her husband and child, she felt ashamed on behalf of her sister, Li Manshu, because her brother-inw had been kind to their family.

    So, out of a sense of gratitude, she did her best to help her brother-inw, cooking meals or taking care of Xixi.

    Later, when her brother-inw turned his fortune around, she became the one being helped...

    "After I pick them up, I''ll ask for their opinions," Li Manni said.

    "Okay, let''s leave it at that for now."

    Yang Hao agreed verbally, and after leaving the social media operations center, he sent an invitation message to his mother-inw, Kang Huizhi.

    Despite the divorce from Li Manshu, he had no intention of changing his inws, so hosting them properly was still necessary.

    If it wasn''t for the fact that Li Manshu was likely going to the station to pick them up tonight, he would have gone himself.

    Kang Huizhi had always been very satisfied with Yang Hao as a son-inw, and she sided with him over the divorce, so after receiving his message, she immediately agreed to meet.

    Of course, Kang Huizhi was unaware that her ex-son-inw had be wealthy; she was simply looking forward to seeing him to offer somefort and to see Xixi.

    At the same time that Yang Hao and Kang Huizhi were exchanging messages, he received another message from Yu Jiujiu. Lan, who had just been promoted by Huang Qing, inquired if he had time for lunch together.

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware of Huang Qing''s arrangement, but he happened to want to have a talk with Yu Jiujiu.

    Given that she had now be his exclusive Blue Buff, whether in work or in life, he needed to make arrangements.

    So Yang Hao epted Yu Jiujiu''s invitation.

    At noon.

    The two of them met at a small noodle house.

    The location was chosen by Yang Hao.

    This noodle house was a ce he often ate at when he delivered food. It had been a long time, and he somewhat missed their offerings.

    Yu Jiujiu, dressed casually, presented apletely different feeling from her time at Foot Bath City. She wore a ck thin sweater with jeans. Though the clothes were obviously inexpensive, they appeared decently stylish thanks to Yu Jiujiu''s good figure.

    Futhermore, she had added half-frame sses as an essory, making it impossible to associate her current image with that of a Foot Bath Town Technician.

    Instead, she seemed more fitting of the term "White Moonlight."

    <img data-y-imgId="10030275" data-y-path="/imgChapter/17284022805329601/26974686204535004/10030275/3870e864edd34d11b4bfa05e74d68dd74L8r35ck2e1bvf2.jpg">

    "The boss transferred me to another position, did you talk to her about it?"

    Once seated, Yu Jiujiu got straight to the point.

    "I just mentioned it in passing."

    "What is the new position?" Yang Hao was quite curious about how Miss Color arranged it.

    "It''s a job that didn''t exist in the store before, assistant to the service department manager, with a monthly sry of fifteen thousand!"

    "I feel a little uneasy about taking this money," Yu Jiujiu confessed.

    Hearing this, Yang Hao smiled, thinking that Miss Color was quite daring to arrange a position with a sry of fifteen thousand a month.

    "What about your thoughts? Do you still want to stay at Foot Bath City?"

    "Or, is there something else you want to do?" Yang Hao fired off a series of questions.

    Upon hearing these questions, Yu Jiujiu frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Last night was voluntary, we don''t owe each other anything."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "That''s true."

    "However, I hope we can maintain this kind of rtionship."

    Yang Hao candidly added another line.

    Yu Jiujiu''s eyebrows twitched slightly; she was quite conflicted about what kind of rtionship she had with Yang Hao. In her view,st night was a spontaneous act facilitated by the atmosphere.

    They weren''t even in a rtionship, at most, they were card buddies.

    One-night card buddies, to be precise!

    And her invitation to Yang Hao was actually to inquire about the job transfer since it made her somewhat uneasy.

    But now, Yang Hao was suggesting maintaining this type of rtionship.

    In other words, he wanted to turn a one-night card buddy into a more permanent one.

    Yu Jiujiu naturally had a good impression of her old ssmate, or else there wouldn''t have been a storyst night.

    But this was not quite the life she aspired to.

    Her original n was to pay off her debts, provide her brother with a cochlear imnt, and then find a normal job to start over.

    Ding!

    A random mission has been triggered: [Yu Jiujiu''s Wish]

    Yu Jiujiu''s greatest wish is to pay off her debts and then provide her brother with a cochlear imnt.

    Go help her fulfill her wish!

    Mission reward 1: Sign Language Skill (S-grade)

    Mission reward 2: Lip-reading Skill (S-grade)

    The System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Yang Hao was already ustomed to such rhythms, he only paused for a moment, then he looked at Yu Jiujiu and asked, "Your brother''s ident and treatment cost a lot of money, right?"

    "Yes."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded. Her brother had been hit badly and stayed in the ICU for a week, which alone cost over ny thousand, and the total medical expenses were close to two hundred thousand.

    Aside from a small part of her savings, most of this money was borrowed from credit cards or loans by Yu Jiujiu.

    She still owed over fifty thousand that wasn''t paid off!

    "You still have debts, right?"

    Seeing that Yu Jiujiu didn''t volunteer the information, Yang Hao had to ask.

    "Mm."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded again, but didn''t mention the amount of debt.

    At this point, the waiter brought over the noodles and side dishes they ordered.

    Yang Hao didn''t continue the conversation right away but started eating the noodles. Having been on a diet for a long time, it had been ages since he had any noodles, so even a bowl of in noodles tasted delicious to him.

    When he had almost finished eating, he continued the earlier topic, saying, "I''ll pay off the debt!"

    "Also, I''ve heard that cochlear imnt technology has be mature. We can get one for your brother, and I''ll pay for it!"

    "Ah??"

    Yu Jiujiu, who was also eating her noodles, was taken aback, her mouth gaping open.

    What surprised her was not just Yang Hao''s statement.

    It was that both issues he mentioned were matters close to her heart, the two things she cared about the most at the moment.

    "Better not!"

    "I can''t just take your money for nothing."

    After a moment of stunned silence, Yu Jiujiu gently shook her head.

    Although these were things she very much wanted to do, she felt that epting the money wouldpletely change the nature of their rtionship.

    From poker buddies to a kept rtionship.

    If they were just poker buddies, their status was equal. But in a kept rtionship, it bes a dependency!

    "If you really are troubled by it, think of it as me lending you the money," Yang Hao said.

    Years of experience in the food service industry had given Yang Hao a remarkable ability to read people, and he was usually very urate.

    His impressions from high school,bined with his recent interactions with Yu Jiujiu, allowed Yang Hao to determine that she was a very stubborn person.

    She tended to adhere strictly to principles and liked to get to the bottom of things.

    Such people often have great resilience, belonging to the kind of ''die-hard'' character.

    So, for her tofortably ept Yang Hao''s "charity" was something unlikely for her to do.

    Yu Jiujiu furrowed her brows, deep in thought.

    If it didn''t involve her brother''s cochlear imnt, she would have refused without hesitation.

    But now, she truly couldn''t bring herself to say no.

    "Then lend me three hundred thousand, and I''ll write you an IOU!"

    After a long silence, Yu Jiujiu finally spoke up.

    Yang Hao shrugged with an indifferent look: "Can do."

    "Send me your bank card number."

    Yu Jiujiu nodded and edited her bank card number in the Weixun app and sent it to Yang Hao.

    A momentter.

    Yu Jiujiu received a bank notification for a money transfer.

    But upon seeing the amount transferred, she was stunned once again.

    Yang Hao had actually transferred a whopping one million!!

    "This..."

    Yu Jiujiu opened her mouth, hesitating, "That''s too much, I only need three hundred thousand!"

    Yang Haoughed and waved his hand: "I hear a good imported cochlear imnt costs three to four hundred thousand, and there are even more expensive ones."

    "If we''re going to do it, we should get the best!"

    "And as for the money, well, I trust in your ability to pay it back!"

    While Yang Hao said this, he felt somewhat guilty inside. Although he hadn''t been able to convert Yu Jiujiu into an NPC, he still had twenty million Blue Buff maintenance funds.

    To be giving her this money under the guise of a loan seemed sort of underhanded to him.

    But Lan felt anxious!

    This made him feel like some sort of swindler!

    However, there was no other choice. He couldn''t very well tell Yu Jiujiu: You''re now my exclusive Blue Buff with twenty million in exclusive funds to spend!

    So, this favor, I''ll have to hold onto it for System myself.

    As for paying back the money, don''t even think about it!

    Yang Hao would only let Yu Jiujiu''s debts umte more and more, until shepletely lost hope of paying them back.

    Then it''d be: a heap of debt repaid in one fell swoop!

    Content to be his Lan, replenishing his buff once a week, and maybe even burst some Gold Coins, Lip-reading Skill or something!

 Chapter 167: 160, My in-laws are coming (please vote with monthly tickets)

    Visual decoration design.

    Li Manni joined her sister, Li Manshu, and then went together to Hankou high-speed train station to pick up their parents.

    Sitting in the passenger seat of the Porsche Cayenne, Li Manshu felt a mix of emotions.

    She suddenly had the sense that their roles had been reversed.

    When her sister was attending college, she would asionally go to pick her up from school for meals and shopping.

    Back then, she was driving an Audi Q5, with her sister in the passenger seat.

    And now, the person in the passenger seat was her.

    What hadn''t changed was that both the Audi Q5 and this Porsche Cayenne were bought by the same man!

    "Has your work been going smoothlytely?"

    With a sigh in her heart, Li Manshu asked.

    "Quite smoothly, I''ve changed job positions," Li Manni answered truthfully.

    "Hmm?"

    "Changed positions?"

    "You''re not a reporter anymore??" Li Manshu was somewhat surprised, as to her, a journalist was a very good profession.

    "The group has established a self-media operation center, and my brother-inw transferred me there to be the director," Li Manni said casually.

    But she had overlooked one thingˇŞher sister Li Manshu didn''t yet know that Yang Hao was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    As she spoke, Li Manshu, catching the crucial information, was stunned, "Your brother-inw transferred you to be the director of the self-media operation center?"

    "When did he be your boss???"

    Li Manshu looked at her sister in amazement.

    "Uh?"

    "This..."

    Li Manni found herself at a loss for words, she really hadn''t nned to bring this up proactively, but now that the conversation had reached this point, she simplyid it all out, sharing that her brother-inw, Yang Hao, was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Li Manshu was stunned for quite a while after hearing this news before she came back to her senses.

    She only knew that her ex-husband, Yang Hao, had moved into Star Cloud Bay, and had been keeping Meng Yuyu and the owner of that coffee shop on the side.

    But she didn''t know where the money her ex-husband, Yang Hao, had been spending came from.

    Now the mystery was solved.

    Li Manshu: My ex-husband became the president of the group!!

    This perfectly epitomized what they say: "Thirty years in the east and thirty years in the west, do not bully the poor in their middle ages!"

    "How did he be the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group??"

    Li Manshu''s mindset was exploding, her voice rising several pitches.

    "I don''t know either."

    Li Manni shook her head, "But ording to what my brother-inw said before, it seems to be an inheritance."

    Li Manshu clenched her fists, not quite sure what to say.

    She had been trying to salvage her marriage with Yang Haotely, she had even sent a gift for the full moon celebration of Yang Hao''s cousin''s son.

    But it was returned, and she was blocked on Weixun.

    You could say that the n to reconcile had made no progress!

    If that were all, it would be one thing, but now she learned that Yang Hao was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    If they hadn''t divorced, wouldn''t it have been a matter of minutes for me to work at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?

    Wait a minute!

    If we hadn''t divorced, why would I even work?

    Wouldn''t it befortable to live the life of a wealthydy??

    Li Manshu then thought of the Star Cloud Bay vi she had been involved in designing.

    If they hadn''t divorced, she would have been thedy of that house!

    Sipping afternoon tea on the balcony every day, enjoying the river viewˇŞtruly too pleasant!

    Right, the recent "Mr. Yang''s renovation" Kuaiyin ount had posted another house receiving video, and this time the house was a Jiangzhong Haoting Vi, seemingly even more expensive than therge t in Star Cloud Bay.

    Thebined value of just these two houses exceeded one billion yuan!!

    That is to say, if they hadn''t divorced, she would have been living the life of a billionaire''s wife...

    At this thought, Li Manshu felt as though her entire body slumped in the passenger seat, devoid of all strength.

    The life she had been tirelessly chasing was once within her easy reach!

    Knowing Yang Hao as she did, if she hadn''t left at that time, he would have undoubtedly spoiled her to the heavens!

    Because that was a man of affection and loyalty!

    "Manni, have you seen him recently?"

    Li Manshu remained silent for a while, then adjusted herposure and spoke.

    "Did you see him?"

    Li Manni nodded, "I did, just today. The brother-inw even suggested that our parents should stay at his ce!"

    "Stay at his ce?"

    Li Manshu''s eyes slightly lit up, "Did he really say that?"

    "Yes!"

    Li Manni nodded in confirmation.

    "What exactly were his words?"

    Li Manshu pressed eagerly, seeing it as good news.

    If Yang Hao still acknowledged her parents, it meant he hadn''t nned topletely cut ties with her; otherwise, he wouldn''t have offered to have her parents stay at his house.

    "The brother-inw said that even though he divorced you, mom and dad are still mom and dad, and they are still Xixi''s grandparents,"

    Li Manni had a deep impression of these words.

    However, when she reached the part about "mom and dad are still mom and dad," she couldn''t help but nce at her sister with a hint of guilt.

    Under the influence of Fat Peng''s novel "After Divorce, My Sister-in-Law Fell in Love With Me," her thoughts had actually been drifting in that direction.

    After Yang Hao left her office in the afternoon, she considered what it would be like if she really got together with her former brother-inw.

    Then, indeed, mom and dad would still be mom and dad!

    Although her brother-inw might have changed his wife,

    the inws remained unchanged!!

    Mom and dad are still mom and dad??

    It seemed he hadn''tpletely let go.

    If I put in more effort, maybe I can really win him back!!

    Li Manshu''s spirits, previously downcast, rose instantly. She didn''t ponder whether the phrase "mom and dad are still mom and dad" might have other implications.

    At 5:40 p.m.,

    the two sisters arrived at the high-speed rail station.

    While waiting at the exit, the sister duo, outstanding in looks and figure, attracted the gazes of many men. Some even brazenly approached to ask for contact details.

    Li Manshu firmly rejected them!

    A billionaire ex-husband is waiting for me to reconcile!

    What are you inparison!!

    Around 6:05 p.m. or so, the sisters'' parents emerged from the exit.

    "Mom, Dad, over here~!"

    Li Manni called out excitedly.

    Li Manshu followed, waving her hand, but to her dismay, her parents showed her scant affection. They chatted with her younger sister, Li Manni, for quite a while before finally turning to acknowledge her with a cold greeting.

    "Mom, Dad, Manni and I will take you to dinner first. Jiangcheng has many delicacies that our small county doesn''t have,"

    Li Manshu offered as they walked towards the parking lot.

    "I''ve been to Jiangcheng before!"

    Kang Huizhi scoffed and then said, "Let''s not eat first. I promised Hao I''d go to his ce."

    "What?"

    At this, both sisters were stunned.

    Neither had expected that their mother was still in direct contact with Yang Hao.

    Li Manni felt that her brother-inw was very "sly."

    In her office, he had clearly talked about consulting their parents first, but it turned out he had already arranged everything behind the scenes.

    "You''re really going to Yang Hao''s ce?"

    Li Manshu furrowed her brows subconsciously. She wasn''t opposed to her parents visiting Yang Hao.

    But heading there directly after getting off the high-speed rail seemed to highlight herck of significance as their daughter.

    "Yes!"

    "I want to see Xixi!"

    Kang Huizhi replied, her voice full of righteousness.

    "Then I won''t be able to join you..."

    Although Li Manshu was eager to mend her rtionship with Yang Hao, she knew that he most certainly didn''t want to see her at the moment. Such matters had to be approached gradually.

    "Manni will be there, that''s enough,"

    "You go about your business!!"

    Kang Huizhi waved her hand dismissively, showing no warmth to her eldest daughter.

 Chapter 168: 161, are you and your brother-in-law together now? (asking for monthly votes)

    "Mom, I already know I was wrong."

    Li Manshu knew that her parents were still holding grudges, after all, they were opposed to her divorcing when she initially wanted to, advising her not to do it.

    But she had been determined and refused to consider anything else, and it was natural for her parents to have opinions about her decision.

    "Actually, a few days ago I went to talk to Yang Hao, but he didn''t agree to remarry, so there was nothing I could do."

    Li Manshu said with a touch of dejection.

    "You talked to your son-inw?"

    Kang Huizhi finally looked at her eldest daughter squarely. As the saying goes, to know one''s mistake and to change is truly admirable.

    If her eldest daughter truly realized her mistake and sincerely wanted to reconcile with her son-inw, that was naturally the oue Kang Huizhi most wished to see.

    "Manshu, if you really know you were wrong, you need to show some sincerity,"

    Mr. Li, Li Baojun, added, sharing the same wish as his wife for their daughter and son-inw to remarry if possible.

    "It''s normal for life to have ups and downs. As the saying goes, ''fortunees and goes right up to old age''."

    "It''s no skill to live well in good times; the real ability is to live well through the hard times!"

    "Besides, a man like Hao, who is responsible and capable, will turn things around sooner orter," Li Baojun added earnestly.

    Li Manshu was wearing a gloomy expression, thinking to herself that a turnaround would indeede, and in fact, it already had!!

    "I truly realize my mistake, and I''ve sincerely apologized."

    "Mom and Dad, maybe you could talk to Yang Hao when you see him, try to persuade him. If he agrees to remarry, I promise I''ll live well with him from now on."

    Li Manshu pledged with utmost sincerity.

    She knew her parents still had a good rtionship with Yang Hao, and perhaps with their intervention, there was a chance Yang Hao would agree to reconcile with her.

    "If only you had known this earlier, why did you do it in the first ce?"

    Li Baojun sighed.

    "I was blinded by foolishness," Li Manshu said with a face full of regret.

    "Alright, when I see Hao, I''ll talk to him..."

    Seeing that her daughter seemed to truly recognize her mistake, Kang Huizhi''s heart softened eventually, thinking about helping her daughter reconcile with her son-inw.

    In the midst of the conversation, the group of four had already reached the parking lot.

    "Aren''t we taking a taxi?"

    Kang Huizhi pointed towards the nearby taxi waiting area.

    "Manshu, did you buy another car?"

    Li Baojun turned to his eldest daughter, knowing that she had received some money when she divorced her husband.

    "I don''t have money to buy a car!"

    "It''s Manni."

    Li Manshu stated with a tinge of sourness in her expression.

    "Manni bought a car??"

    The old couple both looked at their younger daughter in surprise.

    "Manni, you just started your internship, didn''t you?"

    "Where did you get the money for a car?"

    "I''m telling you, Manni, we can''t go down the wrong path!" Kang Huizhi warned with serious expression, not wanting her younger daughter to cause any more worry after all the trouble her elder daughter had already caused.

    "Mom, what are you thinking!"

    "Brother-inw gifted it," Li Manni answered with a shrug of helplessness.

    "Hao gave it to you??"

    The old couple exchanged looks, both somewhat surprised.

    "He gave it to me for my birthdayst month."

    As they were speaking, the four of them had approached a Porsche Cayenne. Li Manni pressed the unlock button on the car keys, and the headlights blinked immediately.

    "This?"

    "A Porsche Cayenne??"

    Li Baojun eximed in astonishment, his mouth agape. As a security guard at thergest supermarket in his hometown county, often stationed in the parking lot, he was quite familiar with cars and recognized the model his daughter was driving at a nce.

    "Is this car expensive?"

    Kang Huizhi, not knowledgeable about cars but having heard of Porsche, asked curiously.

    "It must be over a million,"

    Even though the Cayenne was still regarded as a luxury car worth millions, Li Baojun recognized it but didn''t know the exact price.

    "What!!"

    "Over a million???"

    Kang Huizhi was dumbfounded, her eyes involuntarily widened, even the crow''s feet at the corners stretching open.

    In her memory, even in her son-inw''s most prosperous days, he hadn''t driven a luxury car worth millions, had he?

    Now, how could he even afford to give his younger daughter such an expensive car?

    "Let''s get in the car and talk."

    Li Manni, who had not disclosed the matter to her parents, now felt there was no hiding it.

    "Manni, what on earth is going on?"

    Once in the car, Kang Huizhi couldn''t wait to press for answers.

    "To put it simply, Brother-inw is now prosperous again, and even richer than before."

    "But him giving such an expensive gift for my birthday, that was unexpected..." Li Manni spoke truthfully.

    "Prosperous again?"

    "Even richer than before!"

    Kang Huizhi eximed in shock. She had also believed that her son-inw would eventually turn things around, but she never anticipated it would happen so quickly.

    "I always said Hao would make aeback!"

    "Whether a man can make something of himself is often evident, and though I may not be sessful myself, I''m pretty urate at judging others!"

    Li Baojun immediately expressed his sentiment.

    It was then that Kang Huizhi seemed to catch on, and she looked at her eldest daughter Li Manshu, "So you knew about Hao making it big, realized your mistake, and now want to get back together with him?"

    "Mom, listen to how you''re talking."

    "I truly have realized my mistake, and it has nothing to do with whether or not he has made it big."

    "I just want to give Xixi aplete family!"

    Li Manshu dered earnestly.

    Meanwhile, Li Manni, who was ready to drive, couldn''t help but roll her eyes subconsciously.

    She had to admire her sister''s thick skin!

    "Sis, I better take you home first!"

    Li Manni quickly changed the subject, not wanting to hear any more of her sister''s insincere remarks.

    But Kang Huizhi, understanding her daughter, ranted with exasperation, "I think you''re just seeing that Hao has made it, and now you want to turn back!!"

    "Ah, how did I give birth to such a mercenary daughter!!"

    Kang Huizhi clutched her chest, clearly upset once again.

    "Mom, how can you think of me like that!"

    "My desire to remarry really has nothing to do with money!" Li Manshu denied firmly, still wanting to maintain a good image in front of her parents so they would help persuade Yang Hao to remarry her.

    "By how you truly feel, you know yourself!"

    "When you got married, Mom didn''t oppose you finding someone with good conditions; economic conditions are indeed very important, but you have to treat each other well!"

    "When Hao''s career hit a low, you just left him in the dust!"

    "Let me tell you, I am actually too ashamed to face Hao now, for I haven''t educated my daughter well enough!!"

    Kang Huizhi sighed while continuing her tirade.

    If Yang Hao hadn''t turned his fortune around, she really might have wanted to persuade them to get back together.

    But now that he''s made it, doing even better than before, she felt embarrassed to bring up the matter of them getting back together.

    You ran away when he was down on his luck, and now that he''s sessful, youe back; what does that make it!

    Kang Huizhi found herself unable to broach the topic.

    "Mom, let''s not bring up the past."

    "Anyway, I already know I was wrong; however you want me to apologize to Hao, I can ept it, just help to persuade him."

    "After all, if we were to remarry, it would be better for Xixi and for you..." Li Manshu began to work on their parents.

    Kang Huizhi, however, curled her lip in disdain, "I can''t say such things!"

    "Nor can I!"

    Li Baojun echoed in agreement.

    Seeing her parents take such a stance left Li Manshu speechless; she truly hadn''t expected even them to be unwilling to help.

    "Manni, your brother-inw still cares about you a lot."

    "You should speak to himter..."

    Li Manshu ced her hopes on her younger sister again.

    "Sis, you should talk to brother-inw yourself."

    "I don''t want to get involved in what''s between you two!"

    Li Manni decisively shook her head, and for reasons unknown to her, she had long ago begun to wish that her brother-inw and sister would not reconcile.

    Especially after witnessing her sister''s recent behavior, she felt even more that her sister simply didn''t deserve brother-inw.

    "It''s clear to see, none of you want me to be happy!"

    Li Manshu, having faced rejection after rejection, huffed and turned her head to gaze out the car window, feeling that, despite everything, she had gained something today.

    She learned that Yang Hao was now the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and that she could look for him directly there in the future.

    Moreover, the phrase he said to her sister, "Parents are still parents," indicated that he hadn''t intended topletely sever ties with his own family.

    Back in the city center, Li Manni took her sister Li Manshu home and then drove to Star Cloud Bay.

    Once Li Manshu got out of the car, Kang Huizhi immediately said to Li Manni, "Manni, you must never follow in your sister''s footsteps; it''s okay to want a boyfriend with good conditions, but you mustn''t run away when they''re in trouble!"

    "Mom, I know."

    Li Manni nodded; she was not that kind of person to begin with.

    "By the way, have you got a boyfriend yet?" Kang Huizhi continued questioning.

    "No."

    Li Manni shook her head, "I''ve just gotten a promotion at work from brother-inw, so I''ve been very busy."

    "Huh?"

    "Hao gave you a promotion?" Kang Huizhi caught the key piece of information in her daughter''s words.

    "I forgot to tell you, brother-inw is also my superior now..."

    Li Manni briefly exined the situation with her brother-inw, Yang Hao.

    "Hao has be the president of a group??"

    "No wonder he could just give away a luxury car worth over a million that easily!"

    Li Baojun eximed with a shocked face.

    "Speaking of the car, even if Hao is wealthy, giving away a car worth over a million is a bit too much..." Kang Huizhi frowned slightly and then looked at her grown-up younger daughter, her eyebrows suddenly raising, "Manni, there isn''t something going on between you and your brother-inw, is there??"

    Screech!!

    It just so happened that as Kang Huizhi spoke, a taxi ahead changednes erratically, prompting Li Manni to instinctively hit the brakes.

    And under the force of inertia, Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun in the back seat involuntarily lurched forward, with Li Baojun''s head even hitting the back of the front seat.

    Seeing her daughter''s strong reaction, Kang Huizhi thought she had hit the nail on the head. After sitting back properly, her face suddenly registered shock, "Manni, you''re not actually with your brother-inw, are you?"

    "What do you mean?"

    "Has Hao be our son-inw again??"

    Li Baojun rubbed his forehead, shocked as well.

    Li Manni, her face turning slightly red with the questioning,posed herself and replied, "Not yet, don''t talk nonsense!"

 Chapter 169: 162, My Son-in-law Turns Out to be a Billionaire (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

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    "Not yet?"

    "Not??"

    Kang Huizhi felt that the word "not" was very intriguing.

    "Manni, do you actually have such thoughts?" Kang Huizhi asked with a serious expression.

    "Um..."

    "Anyway, it''s not what you all imagined!"

    Li Manni also felt that her use of "not" could easily lead to misunderstanding, but she didn''t know how to exin herself.

    Kang Huizhi frowned and said, "Manni, although we approve of Hao''s character, you two have too great an age difference."

    "Moreover, if you two really got together with this kind of rtionship, gossip and rumors would drown you!"

    Li Baojun nodded in agreement, "We also need to consider your sister''s feelings. Even though she wasn''t right about the divorce, she is still your sister; you can''t just not interact for the rest of your lives!"

    Seeing her parents'' attitude, Li Manni hurriedly exined, "I''ve said it''s not like what you imagine."

    "I have no improper rtionship with my brother-inw, I just often help take care of Xixi!"

    "Well, helping with Xixi is the right thing to do."

    Kang Huizhi nodded, then added with a sigh, "Actually, if Hao is set on not remarrying your sister, and if you two really have feelings for each other, it wouldn''t be impossible, it''s just that you''d have to bear a lot of pressure and criticism from the outside world..."

    "I really like Hao as a son-inw!"

    After serious consideration of her younger daughter''s rtionship with her son-inw, Kang Huizhi felt it wasn''t a bad option, and it would also be good for Xixi.

    If someone else became the stepmother, it might not be good for her granddaughter, but if her aunt became the stepmother, that would be much better.

    Li Baojun, however, sighed and muttered quietly, "Turns out both my daughters ended up having children for the Yang family!"

    "Mom, what''s bothering you exactly?"

    Li Manni didn''t want to continue with the topic and became concerned about her mother''s health.

    "I can''t really tell; sometimes my whole body aches, sometimes it''s the joints, muscles, and I get unusually tired, suffer from insomnia, awaken early, and I easily get anxious."

    "I had an X-ray at the county hospital, but nothing showed up, so the doctor suggested that Ie to a big hospital in Jiangcheng to have a look..."

    Speaking of her illness, Kang Huizhi''s face suddenly showed a look of helplessness.

    Sometimes being sick isn''t scary, what''s scary is feeling unwell all the time and yet not knowing what''s wrong, not even having the chance to get the right treatment; that''s really tormenting.

    Kang Huizhi was experiencing this exact feeling, mainly because she was also suffering from insomnia, making it even more unbearable.

    Hearing her mother''s description, Li Manni instinctively furrowed her brows ¨C these symptoms sounded a bit like post-viral syndrome, which seemedmon around her, but she wasn''t sure.

    "We''ll go to the hospital tomorrow to see what the doctors say."

    Li Manni gently shook her head.

    At this moment, the car arrived at the entrance of Star Cloud Bay, andst week Yang Hao bought two more parking spaces and registered Li Manni''s license te with the property management, so she drove straight into the basement.

    "Manni, thismunity is quite expensive, right?"

    "All the cars parked here are luxury cars!"

    Li Baojun nced outside the car window, then couldn''t help but sigh.

    "Yes, thismunity is quite famous in Jiangcheng." Li Manni nodded.

    After parking the car, she led her parents into the elevator lobby.

    "Manni, how much does an apartment cost per square meter here?"

    "Howe even the elevator lobby is so luxurious??"

    Kang Huizhi surveyed thevishly decorated and spacious elevator lobby as she asked.

    It was her first time seeing such a luxurious elevator lobby in amunity.

    "I think it''s about sixty to seventy thousand per square meter."

    Li Manni wasn''t sure about the exact price, but she knew her brother-inw''s house was very expensive, with a total price of around forty million.

    "What?"

    "Sixty to seventy thousand per square meter??"

    "A whole house in our county is just over a hundred thousand!"

    Kang Huizhi was shocked.

    Li Baojun was also inwardly astonished, thinking: The son-inw has really made it.

    Living in a luxury house that costs sixty to seventy thousand per square meter!

    "Manni, how big is your brother-inw''s apartment?"

    Kang Huizhi asked further.

    "I think it''s almost seven hundred square meters..."

    "How much??"

    As soon as Li Manni finished speaking, her parents eximed in unison.

    "Seven hundred square meters??"

    "Manni, are you sure you''re not mistaken??"

    After collecting themselves, Kang Huizhi repeated the question.

    Li Manni nodded with certainty, "I''m not mistaken; it''s almost seven hundred square meters. The official area recorded on the property certificate is about 688 square meters, but the apartmentes with extra space; just the balcony alone is around forty to fifty square meters..."

    This...

    Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun exchanged nces, both looking utterly baffled.

    Although they were aware of their son-inw''s prosperity, they had not realized it was to such an extent.

    "Sixty to seventy thousand per square meter, and the apartment is almost seven hundred square meters."

    ```

    "Doesn''t that mean this house is worth forty or fifty million?"

    Kang Huizhi did some quick calctions, then her mouth dropped open in shock.

    A single house worth forty or fifty million!

    Her son-inw must be a billionaire!

    "Manshu doesn''t have such good fortune!"

    Li Baojun couldn''t help but express his feelings.

    "No wonder Manshu regrets it, it turns out Hao has already be a billionaire..."

    Kang Huizhi shook her head, "Forget about Hao, if I were him, I wouldn''t agree to a remarriage either!!"

    While they were speaking, the elevator arrived.

    As Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun stepped out of the elevator, they were once again stunned.

    They hadn''t even entered yet, and the shoe changing area was already over fifty square meters...

    Li Manni, who was already like a half-owner, took out slippers from the shoe cab for her parents to change into, then directly used facial recognition to open the front door.

    Seeing her move so fluidly, Kang Huizhi couldn''t help but exchange a look with her husband Li Baojun.

    "Could it be that Manni and Hao are really together?"

    Kang Huizhi whispered into her husband''s ear in a low voice.

    "It seems like it, this is no different froming to her own home..." Li Baojun nodded slightly.

    "Mom, Dad, you''ve arrived!"

    "Please,e in~!"

    "Xixi,e and see who''s here..."

    Yang Hao, who had been sitting in the living room, came over with a smile and took his inws'' luggage off their hands.

    "Hao, you''ve lost weight!"

    "You look much more spirited than thest time we met!"

    Looking at the much more spirited Yang Hao, Kang Huizhi couldn''t help but express her feelings.

    "You look much younger too!"

    Li Baojun added.

    "You too have gotten younger..."

    Yang Hao made a polite remark, then led the two of them into the living room.

    "This..."

    "This house is too big!"

    Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun, seeing such arge house for the first time, couldn''t help but express their feelings.

    "Hello Granny, hello Grandpa."

    As the old couple were surveying the interior environment, Xixi also came running over to greet them.

    The little girl actually didn''t have a deep impression of Granny and Grandpa, because Kang Huizhi had taken care of her when she was too young to remember, and since she became old enough to remember, she hadn''t seen them very much.

    "Xixi has grown up."

    "You''ve gotten a lot taller!"

    Kang Huizhi had cared for Xixi for nearly two years, and she had a lot of affection for the little girl, so she immediately forgot about her physical difort and picked Xixi up.

    "Yang, the chef says there are only two stir-fry dishes left, dinner is ready whenever."

    Just then, Jiang Yuqi, who had been busy in the dining room, came to the living room.

    Seeing this beautiful girl, who was about the same age and appearance as their own daughter, Kang Huizhi, still immersed in the joy of seeing her granddaughter, was taken aback.

    Such a beautiful woman appearing in her son-inw''s home, could it be his girlfriend?

    This thought involuntarily surfaced in Kang Huizhi''s mind.

    Li Baojun, standing beside her, thought much the same, the old couple naturally wouldn''t associate a young and beautiful girl like Jiang Yuqi with a housekeeper.

    "Mrs. Jiang, long time no see."

    Li Manni greeted Jiang Yuqi with a calm tone, as she was already aware of Jiang Yuqi bing a live-in housekeeper.

    In fact, when she heard this news, she was a bit panicked, after all, Jiang Yuqi''s personal qualifications were there for all to see.

    So seeing Jiang Yuqi now, her heart was far from as calm as she appeared on the surface, especially since Jiang Yuqi was wearing home clothes, making her look like thedy of the house.

    "That''s right, thest time we met was at the parent-child sports meet." Jiang Yuqi replied cheerfully.

    At this moment, Kang Huizhi, who hade back to her senses, asked, "Hao, who is this youngdy?"

    "Oh, this is Xixi''s home tutor, Mrs. Jiang."

    Yang Hao always introduced Jiang Yuqi this way to outsiders, since saying housekeeper didn''t sound very nice.

    Moreover, now Jiang Yuqi was teaching at Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten and also tutoring Xixi at home, so it was justified to call her a home tutor.

    "Hello, Auntie, hello, Uncle~!"

    "You can call me Jiang!"

    Jiang Yuqi greeted warmly.

    "Hmm, hello, Jiang..."

    Upon hearing that Jiang Yuqi was Xixi''s home tutor, Kang Huizhi''s worried heart rxed a bit.

    However, this young and beautiful home tutor did give her a sense of crisis.

    It seems my son-inw might not be easy to keep!!

 Chapter 170: 163, Our Son-In-Law Is Too Outstanding (Seeking Monthly Pass)

    "Mom and Dad, you rest for a while, and then we''ll start dinner."

    "Oh, you''re staying in the room inside there, let me show you over..."

    Yang Hao led his inws to the bedroom opposite his master bedroom.

    "This bedroom is reserved for Manni, but you can stay here for now. At night, we''ll have Manni and Xixi sleep here, or they can stay in another room..."

    After bringing them into the room, Yang Hao added.

    "This room is really big!"

    Kang Huizhi looked around the room and couldn''t help but express her amazement again.

    "Grandma, this isn''t the biggest room. The one Dad sleeps in is even bigger!" Xixi chimed in, helping with the tour.

    "Is that so?"

    "Then Xixi, you can show Grandma around your houseter!"

    Kang Huizhi smiled and gently touched the little girl''s forehead.

    "Sure."

    "My room is also very big."

    Xixi nodded smilingly and indeed began to give her grandparents a tour of their house.

    For Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun, who were seeing a house this big for the first time, it was a constant state of shock throughout the visit.

    It was really huge!

    Larger than they had ever imagined, a single master bedroom was eighty or ny square meters.

    And the decor and furnishings clearly cost a fortune, probably at least a million!

    Yes, in their understanding, a million in decor was already expensive.

    The old couple couldn''t even imagine that the mattress in their room cost several hundred thousand, enough to buy two or three houses in their hometown county.

    This was an issue of perception.

    Poor people simply can''t imagine a mattress selling for several hundred thousand, or even a million!

    Yang Hao had hired the private chef from thest time they moved today as well, the chef whose skills were very good, and he had received unanimous praise from everyonest time.

    Today was no different; Father-inw Li Baojunplimented the meal several times.

    "Mom and Dad, which hospital would you like to visit?"

    After dinner, Yang Hao started talking about serious matters, after all, they hade to seek medical advice.

    "The doctor in the county told us to go to Jiangcheng Second Hospital, saying that the Second Hospital has a higher standard."

    Kang Huizhi replied.

    "Second Hospital?"

    Yang Hao thought of an acquaintance.

    "Guan Mengmeng, the ''temporary girlfriend,'' is a doctor at the Second Hospital."

    Lately, they had been in touch over WeChat, just hadn''t met in person again.

    In that time, Guan Mengmeng even asked him out once, but that was exactly when Yang Hao was visiting his hometown, so the meetup didn''t happen.

    "Hao, do you know a doctor at the Second Hospital?"

    Seeing the contemtive look on Yang Hao''s face, Kang Huizhi casually asked.

    "I do know one."

    "She might be able to help, I''ll send her a WeChat messageter."

    Although Guan Mengmeng was just an intern, her father was a chief physician at Jiangcheng Fifth Hospital; it was likely that he had pulled strings for her to get an internship at the Second Hospital.

    In other words, Guan Mengmeng definitely had connections at the Second Hospital, and if there was really something they needed her help with, it shouldn''t be a big problem.

    "Mom and Dad, you''ve been in the car all day, so get some early rest."

    "It probably won''t be easy going to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow."

    After some idle conversation, Yang Hao returned to the master bedroom tomunicate with Guan Mengmeng about the medical appointment.

    In the guest room.

    After washing up, Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun bothy down on the bed.

    "This mattress is sofortable."

    "It feels like my whole body is enveloped..."

    Having justin down, Li Baojun couldn''t help but sigh.

    "This mattress is indeed veryfortable, probably not cheap."

    Kang Huizhi also felt this mattress was exceptionallyfortable; lying on it seemed to rx her entire being.

    "This must be worth thousands!"

    "It could easily go for tens of thousands!" Li Baojun added.

    "About that!"

    Kang Huizhi nodded and remarked, "Hao has truly made it big this time. As for Manni''s desire to remarry, it''s really hard to say!"

    "Well, how else to say it."

    Li Baojun shook his head and whispered, "If I were Hao, I wouldn''t remarry either!"

    "With Hao''s current situation, what sort of woman couldn''t he find? Not to mention the distant future, just take that Jiang for example!"

    "Although she''s Xixi''s tutor for now, it''s hard to say about the future. I see Xixi quite likes her..."

    "That''s true!"

    Kang Huizhi nodded slightly, then furrowed her brow and said, "I thought she was justing over to give Xixi lessons, I didn''t expect her to be living here."

    "Hao, living with such a young and beautiful girl day in and day out, it''s inevitable that he might have other thoughts."

    "Plus, I see that Jiang is quite attentive to Hao. Maybe she''ll really be Xixi''s stepmotherter on."

    Li Baojun let out a sigh, "Such a good son-inw is going to belong to someone else!"

    "Sigh, it seems like Manni just isn''t fated for riches and honor. It hasn''t been long since she divorced Hao, and now he''s made it big!"

    Hearing her old man say this, Kang Huizhi''s eyes lit up, "Manni may not have the fate for wealth, but maybe Manni does!"

    "Didn''t Hao say, this room is all Manni''s, and when Manni brought us here, did she seem like an outsider? Clearly, she was perfectly at home!"

    "Are you saying they are really together?" Li Baojun turned to look at his wife.

    Kang Huizhi shook her head and analyzed, "Probably not now! However, they both probably have that in mind, it''s just that they haven''t pierced thatyer of window paper yet."

    "Hmm, I feel the same."

    Li Baojun nodded, "Not only did Hao gift Manni a million-dor luxury car, but he also promoted and gave her a raise. That''s no ordinary attention."

    "If the two of them really get together, could you ept it?" Kang Huizhi asked with a serious face.

    "That..."

    Li Baojun rubbed his hands and disyed an agonized expression, "I do approve of Hao, but both daughters married to him, isn''t that making it too easy for him?"

    "What''s easy about that."

    Kang Huizhi waved her hand, "I''ve thought about it, Manni wronged Hao, and if Manni really ends up with Hao, it would be like atoning for her sister''s wrongs."

    "Plus, if Manni and Hao really get together, we would have peace of mind. After all, Hao is a person of good character, and besides, he''s now in such good financial condition."

    "Although I''m not someone who only looks at money, I can''t deny that having good economic conditions is a huge advantage. You wouldn''t want your daughter to suffer, right?"

    Li Baojun nodded, "Of course not, how could I want Manni to have a hard life!"

    "I wish for her to live in wealth and splendor all her life..."

    "So, setting aside their special rtionship, Manni and Hao being together would actually be a very good choice!" Kang Huizhi sighed again.

    Then, she added, "And looking at the current situation, we should remind Manni that if she really has those thoughts, she should seize the time and take the initiative, otherwise, our son-inw will truly be someone else''s!"

    "It really does seem to be the case."

    Li Baojun agreed, "That Jiang is eyeing him hungrily, and who knows, there might be other young girls out there thinking about him too!"

    Kang Huizhi nodded in agreement, "Indeed, our son-inw is too outstanding; all the young girls like him!"

 Chapter 171: 164, Mom supports you! Hurry up and catch them! (Requesting monthly ticket)

    Princess room.

    Xixi got her wish and shared a bed with her aunt.

    Actually, the little girl really enjoyed sleeping with her aunt. She loved to snuggle into her aunt''s arms and ce her little hand on her aunt''s breasts, which were soft and bouncy and veryfortable.

    "Auntie''s are a bit bigger."

    Xixi murmured softly. She had asionally slept with Mrs. Qiqi recently and assumed the same position, so she felt entitled to makements on the matter.

    But Mrs. Qiqi was strange, she wouldn''t allow her to touch just oneˇŞthey had to be handled together.

    So she needed to use both her little hands at the same time, which was somewhat exhausting.

    Oh, she hadn''t told daddy this secret yet; she must tell him tomorrow. In case daddy didn''t know the rule, Mrs. Qiqi could get upset...

    The little girl didn''t know that her Mrs. Qiqi actually had a bit of OCD about symmetry; for instance, she always made two little pigtails for Xixi, and the slippers ced in the shoe cab at home were also arranged in pairs neatly, as were the vases and figurines in the disy cab, all symmetrically ced in twos.

    "Auntie, I have a secret to tell you."

    "Daddy has a girlfriend..."

    Xixi suddenly thought of Aunt Xinyi and couldn''t help but share this secret with her aunt.

    "A girlfriend??"

    Li Manni, who was already feeling a bit sleepy, suddenly became alert upon hearing these three words.

    She knew that Brother-inw Yang Hao had many women around him, and quite a few of them were beautiful. There were even rumors in thepany suggesting that the president''s office was actually Brother-inw''s harem.

    But she hadn''t heard of Brother-inw confirming a rtionship with any woman, so Xixi''s words were quite a shock to her.

    "Yes, that''s Aunt Xinyi!"

    Xixi nodded seriously.

    Li Manni subconsciously frowned, realizing that the Aunt Xinyi mentioned by the little girl must be Secretary Sun from the president''s office.

    Li Manni had seen Sun Xinyi when she went to the president''s office to find her Brother-inw Yang Hao, and she had felt that this Secretary Sun had a particrly good figure and demeanor.

    Li Manni did not know that Sun Xinyi used to be a fitness instructor, and that years of fitness could give one an especially good body ratio, not to mention a vitality that regr office workers could not match.

    So, Sun Xinyi gave her a very striking first impression, and even as a woman, she thought Sun Xinyi was really beautiful.

    Therefore, if Brother-inw''s girlfriend was Sun Xinyi, Li Manni wouldn''t be surprised, but a sense of disappointment swiftly filled her heart.

    Xu Wenqian had always half-jokingly and half-seriously advised her to make a move soon, saying that a man like Brother-inw was the so-called diamond bachelor.

    In the face of absolute wealth, being divorced with a child was not a problem at all.

    ording to Xu Wenqian, if Brother-inw Yang Hao announced a public search for a marriage partner, the line of women would stretch from Jiangcheng train station to Paris!

    "Auntie, you could be daddy''s girlfriend too?"

    As Li Manni''s thoughts drifted, Xixi''s voice suddenly rang in her ears again.

    "Ah?"

    "Me??"

    Li Manni looked at the little girl in her arms,pletely confused.

    "I wish daddy could have three girlfriends so that I could have three mommies in the future..." Xixi earnestly exined her reasoning.

    "Three girlfriends?"

    "Three mommies??"

    Li Manni felt both amused and helpless but was still curious and asked, "And who would the third mommy be?"

    "Mrs. Qiqi, of course!"

    Xixi blurted out, then with a serious face, she said, "But don''t worry, Auntie, you are my favorite!"

    "Uh...?"

    Li Manni couldn''t help but scratch the little girl''s nose with her finger.

    Was she trying tofort herself?

    However, knowing Xixi as she did, she believed the words were genuine.

    The girl had always been quite clingy with her.

    At this moment, Li Manni suddenly regretted not heeding Xu Wenqian''s advice.

    If she had made the first move, perhaps there wouldn''t have been any chance for other women to get involved.

    She knew her brother-inw well; when he had been with her sister, he was very faithful. ording to her sister, there had been a manager in her brother-inw''s store who had been with him for many years and seemed to have always harbored a crush on him.

    But he deliberately transferred her to another store to manage, reducing their contact.

    Such scrupulously honest men were actually quite rare.

    Now, if her brother-inw had indeed changed his views on love, it was mostly likely because the divorce had hit him hard and led to a desire for revenge!

    So, the root causey with her sister.

    It was all her sister''s fault for ruining a good and faithful man!!

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao, who was currently chatting with "temporary girlfriend" Guan Mengmeng on WeChat, had no idea of his little niece''s thoughts.

    Otherwise, he would definitely award her a "Best Auntie of Hua Country" certificate.

    Such an empathetic and thoughtful niece!

    You couldn''t find one even if you searched with antern!

    The next day.

    Yang Hao and Li Manni took their father and mother-inw to Jiangcheng Second Hospital.

    With Guan Mengmeng''s guidance, he had registered for an appointment with "Doctor Guan" online the night before.

    So upon arriving at the hospital, Yang Hao led his inws straight to Guan Mengmeng''s consulting room.

    Today, Doctor Guan was dressed very decently, covered up nicely, but her makeup was still meticulously done, clearly a sign of effort.

    "Regarding your appearance, Doctor Guan, I envisioned something else due to the misleading influence of Ind Nation films. I thought a young and pretty female doctor like you might wear a short skirt, and then top it off with a pair of white stockings..."

    That would really set the scene.

    "Yang, I got a slot from my teacher for you. Take this paper with the prescription he wrote and go directly to the registration desk, you''ll be able to get an appointment with him," Guan Mengmeng said after a brief exchange of pleasantries, handing Yang Hao a slip of paper.

    On it was the name "Xu Yuanhou."

    Xu Yuanhou is an internal medicine expert, his registration fee alone costs two hundred, and you''d need to book half a month in advance to secure a slotˇŞotherwise, you''d never get an appointment.

    That said, when going to the hospital, don''t dismiss young doctors outright; they might not solve your problem, but their ability to pull strings is often very strong, and the person they pull strings for could be an expert you can''t even book.

    Right now, Guan Mengmeng was demonstrating her impressive ability to pull strings.

    Of course, she wouldn''t have approached her own teacher if it weren''t for Yang Hao''s sake.

    "Thanks."

    Yang Hao said with a smile, nodding his head, then passed the slip of paper to Li Manni, "Manni, go and get the registration done first. I''ll have mom see Doctor Guan first."

    Even though they had secured an expert''s appointment, it wasn''t like they could see him right away.

    Yang Hao decided to let his "temporary girlfriend" take a look at his mother-inw first.

    Don''t underestimate the young doctor; after all, she has also studied medicine diligently for many years.

    "Mm, then I''ll go register."

    Li Manni left the consultation room with the slip of paper in hand, wondering how her brother-inw still knew such a beautiful female doctor.

    In fact, it wasn''t just Li Manni who harbored such thoughts; Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun were also surprised to see their son-inw Yang Hao so familiar with this young and pretty doctor.

    At the same time, they felt an even stronger sense of urgency that their son-inw could be taken away at any moment. Find adventures at m v lem|p-yr

    After all, they still had Mrs. Jiang at home!

    Whether it was Mrs. Jiang or the Doctor Guan present, their personal qualifications were no less than those of their daughter.

    "Auntie, please talk about your symptoms."

    Guan Mengmeng gestured for Kang Huizhi to sit in the examination chair, then observed herplexion.

    Actually, many times one''splexion can reflect their health state. Guan Mengmeng had also studied traditional Chinese medicine while at school. She wasn''t boasting greatness, but she could still identify some issues throughplexion and other diagnostic methods like pulse-taking.

    "I often feel pain all over, my joints hurt, and I feel weak..."

    Kang Huizhi detailed her condition. Her ailment was quite tormenting. If said to be serious, it didn''t greatly affect daily life, as the pain was within a tolerable range and it wasn''t constant.

    The pain might ease after a while, only to recurter on.

    Guan Mengmeng didn''t rush to a conclusion. After asking in detail about the sickness, she took Kang Huizhi''s blood pressure and checked her pulse...

    Doctor Guan was quite serious at work,pletely different from her off-duty demeanor.

    "Do we need to take X-rays or an MRI?"

    Seeing Guan Mengmeng remain silent for a long time, Yang Hao asked.

    "Auntie, did you get an MRI done back in your hometown?" Guan Mengmeng did not immediately answer, but instead asked Kang Huizhi.

    "I did, and the doctor said there was nothing wrong."

    "Old Li, show the MRI images to Doctor Guan..."

    Kang Huizhi brought her MRI scans with her, which were now in Li Baojun''s hands.

    He quickly handed them over to Guan Mengmeng.

    After receiving the images, Guan Mengmeng carefully examined them on the lightbox, then gently shook her head, "From the images, indeed, there seems to be no issue."

    She then looked at Yang Hao, "Yang, there''s a condition called fibromyalgia."

    "I suspect auntie might have this disease."

    "Fibromyalgia??"

    Yang Hao looked confused, having never heard of such a disease.

    "Doctor Guan, is this disease serious??"

    Kang Huizhi, who also had never heard of the disease, asked nervously.

    "It''s not serious per se, but it''s challenging to cure."

    "It''s a chronic pain syndrome that is difficult to treat. Medication only serves as an aid; the main thing is your own ability to adjust. Maintaining a good mood, a regr diet, exercising more..."

    Guan Mengmeng exined to the three of them what fibromyalgia is.

    "Mengmeng, what causes this disease?"

    Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "The cause of this disease is still a mystery to this day; no one can say for sure."

    Guan Mengmeng shook her head, then added, "Research suggests it might be rted to central nervous system sensitization or immune system disorder. Some experts believe the disease could be caused by excessive stress, inmmations, or prolonged emotional suppression."

    "Auntie, have you been feeling particrly bad recently, or have you been under a lot of stress?"

    "This..."

    Facing Guan Mengmeng''s question, Kang Huizhi subconsciously nced at Yang Hao. She indeed felt very upset recently, particrly because of her daughter''s divorce, which had really worked her up.

    But she couldn''t me her son-inw. After all, it was her daughter who made the mistakes and proposed the divorce.

    "Yang,ter, you should still take auntie to see my teacher."

    "Hear what my teacher says, and then have him prescribe medicine to assist in the treatment..."

    Guan Mengmeng had probably guessed the cause of Kang Huizhi''s illness, as Yang Hao had mentioned the night before that he was bringing his ex-mother-inw to the hospital. So, her getting worked up and stressed was probably due to her daughter''s divorce.

    "Okay."

    "Thank you so much, Mengmeng."

    Yang Hao thanked her courteously, then left the consultation room with his inws.

    While Guan Mengmeng wasn''t busy, she did have other patients and couldn''t upy too much time.

    "Yang, wait a moment, I have something else..."

    As Yang Hao was about to leave, Guan Mengmeng called out to him.

    "Mm, what''s up?"

    Yang Hao stopped and looked at Guan Mengmeng with curiosity.

    Guan Mengmeng looked at Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun with a troubled expression.

    "Hao, we''ll wait for you outside."

    Kang Huizhi was very tactful, and although she wanted to know what the young and beautiful doctor wanted with her son-inw, she didn''t think it was right to insist on staying.

    Once the two had left, Guan Mengmeng spoke softly, "Yang, it''s like this... my mom wants to invite you over for dinner. She''s mentioned it several times, and I really didn''t know how else to say it..."

    "Scrounging for a meal, huh!"

    "That''s a good thing, no problem."

    Yang Hao nodded smilingly, as it didn''t really matter to him; he had already met Guan Mengmeng''s parents.

    Seeing how readily Yang Hao agreed, Guan Mengmeng was overjoyed, "Then, is this Saturday okay?"

    "I have the day off on Saturday."

    Outside the consultation room.

    Li Manni returned from registering.

    She immediately saw her parents but not her brother-inw Yang Hao.

    "Mom, where''s my brother-inw?"

    Li Manni asked with confusion.

    "He''s still inside the consultation room!"

    Kang Huizhi nced at the firmly closed door of the consultation room and then, with a serious tone, pulled at her daughter''s arm, "Manni, you have to tell mom the truth."

    "Do you have feelings for your brother-inw or not?"

    "If you do, mom supports you! Go for it and capture his heart!!"

    "Such a good son-inw, you can''t let him slip away from me!!"

    Faced with her mother''s sudden questioning, Li Manni opened her mouth in surprise, not knowing how to respond for the moment.

 Chapter 172: 165, I will always be your son-in-law (asking for monthly pass)

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    Li Manni was stunned for a good while before she finally spoke, "Mom, what''s gotten into you?"

    "Didn''t you just say yesterday that our age difference is too great, and that rumors will drown us with a rtionship like ours?"

    "Why have you changed your mind today??"

    Kang Huizhi shook her head, murmuring softly, "Things change over time."

    "My thinking yesterday was to continue to see how things go, given that you''re still young."

    "But the situation now is that there are too many young and beautiful girls around your brother-inw, with Mrs. Jiang at home, and now herees Doctor Guan, and her qualifications are not badpared to yours."

    "So, if you don''t get a move on, my excellent son-inw will really be gone!"

    Actually, Kang Huizhi had more thoughts she hadn''t spoken aloud; namely, that her son-inw''s wealth far exceeded her expectations. She had assumed that being well-off would just be a slight improvement from before.

    But now it seemed not even on the same level. Although Kang Huizhi wasn''t obsessed with money, who wouldn''t want their daughter to find a man with good conditions!

    Moreover, in the current societal environment, money can indeed solve 99% of one''s problems.

    If her daughter married a wealthy husband, her future life would naturally be much morefortable, and she, as the mother-inw, would also benefit!

    Although Yang Hao still called her "Mom," it was based on the previous rtionship with Li Manshu.

    However, that rtionship was actually no longer there.

    For now, the time had been short, and Yang Hao was still sentimental about the past, but as time went on and he formed a new family, that rtionship would ultimately disappear.

    "Manni, I share the same view as your mom."

    Li Baojun also chimed in.

    "Dad, that''s not what you said yesterday."

    "You said after all, my sister and I are blood-rted, and we can''t just never see each other again!"

    Li Manni looked at her father somewhat speechlessly.

    "Your sister''s work, your mom and I can take care of it."

    "Besides, from the current situation, it''s impossible for her to want to remarry!"

    "And this is something she brought upon herself. If she hadn''t insisted on getting a divorce, none of this would have happened."

    Li Baojun frowned and grumbled. Naturally, he didn''t approve of his older daughter''s actions either.

    "I''ll think about it more..."

    Li Manni replied nomittally, while she inwardly criticized: It''s actually toote!

    Xixi would never tell a lie.

    At this moment, Yang Hao came out of the consulting room. Seeing Li Manni returning, he immediately asked, "Did you get the number?"

    "Doctor Guan said her teacher''s appointment needs to be booked half a month in advance online."

    "Yeah, it''s done, just need to queue up," replied Li Manni with a nod.

    So, the group of four went to queue outside Professor Xu Yuanhou''s consulting room.

    "Hao, do you know that Doctor Guan well?"

    While waiting in the waiting area, Kang Guizhi asked curiously.

    "It''s alright, she''s a friend''s sister," he said.

    Thinking about how he met Guan Mengmeng brought up memories of Liu Zifeng and Feng Lina for Yang Hao.

    He had received a message from Liu Zifeng the previous night, saying he had reconciled with Feng Lina and reminding him not to mention their visit to the foot massage ce the next time they had dinner.

    Breaking up and getting back together just like that was something to be speechless about.

    However, such situations were rare with Liu Zifeng, so one could only think "Rogue Liu" might truly want to settle down.

    Hearing Yang Hao say that the person was a friend''s sister, Kang Huizhi didn''t ask any further, mainly because her current status wasn''t suitable for digging too deep.

    After a while, it was Kang Huizhi''s turn to be seen by the doctor.

    Xu Yuanhou was a white-bearded old man who looked past the age of retirement, the type of expert re-employed by the hospital. Just from his appearance, he carried the air of a master.

    After reviewing the scans Kang Huizhi brought and asking about her condition, he came to the same conclusion as Guan Mengmeng.

    "For this type of illness, actually, the best medicine is to maintain a good mood; also, appropriate exercise is very important."

    "Do you swim?" Xu Yuanhou asked.

    "No," replied Kang Huizhi, shaking her head.

    "Try swimming. Given the state of your body, running and simr exercises aren''t suitable, but swimming is more fitting."

    "I''ve encountered patients with the same condition as yours before. She persisted with swimming for a year and basically recovered. However, it still varies from person to person."

    "Today, I''ll prescribe some medication for adjunctive therapy, but the drugs will only help alleviate pain when you feel it; the main thing is still up to you to adjust your mood and physical state..."

    Professor Xu Yuanhou, this elderly professor, still was very experienced and detailed out the subsequent treatment n.

    After they left his consulting room, Kang Huizhi''s whole state improved a lot; she had been worrying if she had contracted some terminal illness.

    But now, Professor Xu had given a clear diagnosis.

    Although "fibromyalgia" is hard to cure, at least the disease is not fatal, and there was a treatment n, so the anxiety that she''d been carrying lifted.

    Ding!

    Triggered a time-limited mission: [The Tycoon''s Filial Piety]

    Benevolence begins with filial piety, honoring the elders is a traditional virtue of the Huaxia nation.

    As a tycoon, filial piety shoulde first.

    Mission content: Show respect to your father-inw and mother-inw, especially by ensuring your mother-inw maintains a cheerful mood.

    Mission reward: Double cashback on filial expenditures!

    (Note 1: Mission duration 48 hours)

    (Note 2: There''s a certain chance for a cashback multiplier crit, up to ten times.)

    While the four of them went to the pharmacy to pick up the medicine, the System''s voice once again rang in Yang Hao''s mind.

    Another opportunity to make money, eh!

    Actually, Yang Hao had intended to treat his inws to a spending spree anyway, considering he and Li Manni''s matter still required their approval.

    Besides, the matter was a bit embarrassing to broach.

    So his original n was to first bombard them with sugar-coated bombs.

    He never imagined not only would he not have to pay out of his own pocket, but he could also make a good profit from it.

    Nice!

    The System is reliable!

    Yang Hao silently appreciated this in his mind, and then said to Kang Huizhi, "Mom, the doctor also said that you should mainly maintain a good mood."

    "So, whatever happens, you must stay calm, and don''t worry about Manshu and me."

    "I''ll say it again, even though Manshu and I divorced, I''ll always be your son-inw!"

    "Besides, Xixi is still here! Our rtionship won''t change, and if it does, it''ll only get better!"

    Yang Hao took the opportunity to express his stance.

    What he didn''t know was that his inws were already considering giving their younger daughter to him.

    Both sides had already resonated with the idea.

    Now, all that wascking was a leap in the rtionship between him and his sister-inw!

    "Hao, what you said is exactly what I was thinking," replied Kang Huizhi with a smiling face and nced at her younger daughter Li Manni with the corner of her eye.

    After getting the medicine, the four of them left the hospital.

    "Brother-inw, I should go back to my unit," Li Manni said. "They''re short on staff at the Self-Media Operations Center."

    Seeing that her mother was fine, Li Manni''s mind returned to work; she was quite eager to prove herself at work and provide some support to her brother-inw.

    "It''s okay, I, as the president, grant you a day off. Wenqian can handle things there, and if it''s really necessary, just let her work some extra hours!" Yang Hao said with a shrug and a smile.

    However, if Xu Wenqian heard this, she would definitely curse this unscrupulous president in her heart.

    And probably post something like "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group President Yang Hao runs off with his sister-inw" online as aint.

    You take your sister-inw off to enjoy yourselves while I have to work overtime, huh??

    Hmph!

    Let''s see how I smear your name!

    "Manni, stop thinking about work for now," Kang Huizhi said. "Such a big corporation won''t miss one person, plus Hao has already spoken!" She wanted her younger daughter to spend more time with her son-inw, naturally not willing to let her go.

    "Let''s go have a meal first," Kang Huizhi suggested.

    "After eating, I''m going to browse around Henglong..."

    Yang Hao smiled and waved his hand; he still had some spending to do, and naturally, the sister-inw had to be taken along.

    Otherwise, when he showed off his financial ability, wouldn''t he be short of an audience?

    And moreover, a very important audience at that!

 Chapter 173: 166, as a tycoon, one must spend! (Asking for monthly passes)

    Leaving the hospital, Yang Hao took his father-inw and mother-inw to an upscale private kitchen restaurant.

    After a seafood feast, the bill came to over twenty thousand.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for receiving a filial piety cashback of 48,630 yuan!

    As soon as Yang Hao had finished settling the bill, the System''s voice rang out.

    Apanied by a bank notification for the iing transfer...

    "Hao, this is too extravagant."

    "A meal that cost over twenty thousand!"

    Upon leaving the private kitchen restaurant, Kang Huizhi immediately said with a pained expression on her face.

    "Money isn''t important, what matters is that we had a good time."

    "It''s a whole new experience for you and dad, isn''t it?"

    Yang Hao replied with a chuckle.

    During the meal, his father-inw and mother-inw had been busy taking photos, and Li Baojun even seemed to have posted a video to the family group chat.

    After all, people have their vanities and yearnings for a better life.

    "Trying it once is enough, don''t spend so much next time," said Kang Huizhi, truly distressed. Her monthly pension was just over two thousand, and this meal alone had consumed an entire year''s worth of her retirement fund.

    Yang Hao smiled without replying. In his heart, he thought that spending money on food was too slow and not at all satisfying.

    "Mom, didn''t the doctor say to keep in good spirits?"

    "So don''t worry about money, my business is doing quite well, and I''m not short of money!"

    Yang Hao casually responded, and then led his father-inw and mother-inw to the nearby Henglong.

    For Kang Huizhi, the allure of luxury goods paled inparison to gold jewelry, so Yang Hao took his parents-inw straight to Chow Tai Fook.

    "Good afternoon, sir, may I help you with anything?"

    The female sales associate greeted warmly, assuming the group of four, looking like they were shopping for "five golds" for a wedding.

    That''s right, it used to be "three golds," but it has since been upgraded to "five golds."

    And these five golds are gold earrings, gold bracelets, gold nes, gold rings, and gold pendants.

    If it was really as the saleswoman had guessed, then this would surely be a big sale!

    "Let''s take a look at the bracelets first."

    Yang Hao had already noticed that Kang Huizhi only wore an old-fashioned gold ring on her hand and didn''t have any other pieces of jewelry.

    "Sure."

    The sales associate led the group to the bracelet counter with a beaming smile.

    Kang Huizhi initially thought her son-inw was going to buy a bracelet for his daughter, but when they got to the counter, Yang Hao gestured to her, "Mom, which ones do you like?"

    "Ah?"

    "Me?"

    Kang Huizhi was quite surprised and even overlooked the fact that Yang Hao had said "which ones."

    "Auntie, these models all suit you very well."

    Although the sales associate was also a bit surprised, she reacted promptly and opened the disy drawer, taking out three bracelets suitable for the elderly.

    The three bracelets had simple designs without shy embellishments.

    Kang Huizhi looked over the gleaming bracelets disyed on the counter, liking each one.

    It''s a given that women of any age have no resistance to gold jewelry, especially women of Kang Huizhi''s age, who have a particr fondness for it.

    "Auntie, let me help you try one on."

    The sales associate was quite perceptive, noticing from Yang Hao''s attire that he was likely someone well-off, given the Rolex on his wrist.

    Though she couldn''t distinguish which model it was, she knew Rolex wasn''t cheap.

    The sales associate ced one of the bracelets on Kang Huizhi''s left wrist, then put another on her right wrist.

    "Auntie, which one do you like?"

    The saleswoman asked with a smile.

    Kang Huizhi looked at the one on her left hand, then at the one on her right hand; both looked great.

    "Hao, which one do you think looks good?"

    The indecisive Kang Huizhi turned to her son-inw Yang Hao.

    "Both look good."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile and then said to the sales associate, "Wrap them up, please."

    "And this one too."

    Yang Hao also pointed to the bracelet that Kang Huizhi hadn''t tried on.

    "Uh, sure!!"

    The sales associate first froze for a moment, then was overwhelmed with joy.

    "Sir, I''ll just go and prepare the invoice..."

    While the saleswoman at the gold store had seen wealthy clients before, individuals asvish as Yang Hao were rare, especially since he hadn''t even asked the price.

    Now, she only regretted not bringing out more braceletsˇŞperhaps the wealthy customer would have bought them all in one go.

    "Xia, did that customer ce an order so quickly?"

    As Zhang Xia went to prepare the invoices, another idle sales associate approached her curiously, noting that the group had been in the store for less than five minutes.

    "Yes, struck it rich."

    "Not only did he ce an order, but he bought three bracelets at once!"

    Zhang Xia was all smiles, secretly praising her good fortune.

    "Ah? He bought three bracelets at once??"

    The sales associate was startled and looked instinctively at Yang Hao. Their store''s bracelets weren''t cheap, especially with the recent gold price increaseˇŞany bracelet cost between twenty to thirty thousand, and heavier ones even more.

    Adding it up, three bracelets would amount to a hundred thousand yuan.

    A man who spends a hundred thousand yuan in minutes, truly sees money as no object!

    Nowing back to her senses, Kang Huizhi eximed in astonishment, "Hao, this is too extravagant!"

    "At my age, I don''t need so many bracelets!"

    "And, they''re expensive..."

    Kang Huizhi first looked at the price tags on the boxes. The cheapest of the three bracelets was 32,800 and the most expensive one was over forty thousand, meaning the three bracelets together cost just over a hundred thousand!

    "You can switch them around when wearing them!"

    "As long as you''re happy..."

    Yang Hao smiled and didn''t exin much. If it wouldn''t have been too ostentatious to buy a dozen or twenty bracelets all at once, he would''ve certainly pointed at the counter and said, "Wrap up everything here!!"

    However, the bracelets were just part of this gold shop trip. Yang Hao also bought Kang Huizhi some gold nes, rings, and earrings, as well as two of therger style rings that his father-inw, Li Baojun, preferred.

    Yang Hao''s shopping spree left Zhang Xia, as well as the other salespeople in the store, utterly dumbfounded. Some of the saleswomen''s eyes were shining when they looked at Yang Hao, but after seeing Li Manni, they had to let go of the unrealistic fantasies in their hearts.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host has earned 526,300 yuan in filial piety cashback.

    Yang Hao paid with his card, and the sound from the System followed.

    Hmm, still too little.

    He had only spent over two hundred thousand!

    Yang Hao sighed silently in his heart.

    But the smiles on the corners of Kang Huizhi''s and Li Baojun''s lips just couldn''t be suppressed.

    Not being materialistic doesn''t conflict with liking money.

    Being hit by enormous wealth would make no one unhappy.

    Li Baojun even posted a photo of himself wearing the shiny new rings to the family chat group, boasting: Gift from my son-inw!!

    Li Baojun was in two family groups, one was his own Li family''s, and the other was Kang Huizhi''s side.

    Since there were quite a number of siblings in their generation, Li Baojun had five siblings and Kang Huizhi had six, each family group consisted of twenty to thirty people.

    In the Li family group.

    When Li Baojun''s younger brother, Li Baoguo, saw the picture his older brother had posted he immediately asked, curious: Second brother, is Manni getting married?

    The rtives all knew about Li Manshu''s divorce, so Li Baoguo instinctively thought that his young niece Li Manni was getting married.

    However, his question caught Li Baojun off guard. Officially, Yang Hao was his son-inw through his eldest daughter, but now that a reconciliation between his eldest daughter and son-inw was impossible, he and his wife had ced their hopes on their younger daughter, which was no easy thing to exin in the family group.

    At this moment, Li Manshu, who was also in the group, jumped in: Uncle Three, it''s from Yang Hao!

    Although Li Manshu was at work, she was still keeping an eye on her parents'' situation, asionally sending WeChat messages to Kang Huizhi to check in on them.

    Just now, Kang Huizhi had mentioned that Yang Hao took them to Henglong.

    Li Baoguo: So it''s from Hao! Manshu, are you guys nning to get back together?

    Li Yajun: Getting back together would be great. Hao is a good boy and you shouldn''t have divorced in the first ce. Manshu, if you''re getting back together, let''s have a banquet. Your big aunt has to give a gift too.

    Li Baojun, being the second inmand at home, was at a loss watching the messages from his older sister and younger brother in the group.

    At this point, Li Manshu spoke up again: When we get back together, we''ll definitely have a banquet.

    Seeing his elder daughter''s message in the group, Li Baojun subconsciously nced at Yang Hao and his younger daughter Li Manni walking ahead, his feelingsplicated.

    It was clear his elder daughter hadn''t given up, but now the son-inw could only be considered a son-inw through his younger daughter.

    "Huizhi, take a look at the group chat. Look how Manshu responded, I don''t know how we''re going to exin thister..."

    Li Baojun passed his phone to his wife Kang Huizhi.

    She was initially basking in the joy of their haul, but after reading her elder daughter''s messages in the group, she was left somewhat speechless.

    The elder daughterpletely misunderstood the situation!

    "Looks like I need to have a talk with Manshu tonight," Kang Huizhi whispered.

    "Yeah, we really need to clear this up, or it won''t end wellter on..." Li Baojun nodded in agreement.

    "Mom, Dad, Brother-inw and I are going to use the restroom. Wait here for a bit."

    Li Manni''s attentive voice came as the two were in low discussion.

    "Mm, okay."

    Kang Huizhi nodded, then pulled Li Baojun to sit down on a nearby bench.

    "Huh, do they sell cars in the mall now?"

    Across from the bench was an Ideal Car Experience Center with several cars parked inside, and Li Baojun couldn''t help but be curious.

    "Uncle, you don''t know about this."

    "Now many new energy brand 4S shops are opened in shopping malls. This brand is called Ideal, and it''s selling really well!"

    The young man sitting on the other side of the bench chatted up familiarly, wanting to show off his "knowledge" in front of the goddess he had finally managed to ask out.

    Yes, in his view, understanding cars was also a form of knowledge.

    Actually, this was just a precursor, the young man''s next words were key: "Feifei, didn''t I say I was going to buy a carst time? The one I really liked was the Ideal L7!"

    "But after aprehensiveparison, I think the Wenjie M7 is better, so, I''m nning to buy the Wenjie M7!"

    "Of course, buying the Wenjie M7 isn''t about the few tens of thousands of yuan, it''s mainly because I trust Huawei''s Smart Driving System more..."

    Yes, the young man''s ultimate goal in striking up a conversation was actually to bring up the topic of buying a car.

    Li Baojun was curious about the young man''s words and asked, "Young man, what is smart driving?"

    "Smart driving is intelligent driving technology. Normally, we drive and control the car ourselves, right? Huawei''s smart driving system can now achieve full-map autonomous driving, which means that in the future, when you drive, you just sit in the car without having to worry about anything..."

    The young man rattled on, while also ncing at the goddess to catch her reaction.

    He didn''t know whether his knowledge of cars would score points with her.

    "So that''s like autonomous driving, right?"

    "It''s amazing!!" Li Baojun was astonished and couldn''t help but exim.

    At this moment, that Feifei sneered, gave the young man beside her a look, andined, "Why are you telling all this to a bumpkin?"

    "As if he could afford it!"

    "Uh..."

    The young man scratched his head awkwardly, clearly, his attempt to show off his "knowledge" had failed!

    And Li Baojun, who had been belittled, grinned awkwardly; what the girl said wasn''t wrong after all ¨C he couldn''t afford it!

    But then, a voice rang out from behind them: "Dad, which car are you interested in?"

    Yang Hao was drying his hands as he nced at the woman named Feifei, who was quite attractive, dressed in an influencer''s style, with her chest exaggeratedly full.

    The young man was probably attracted by that detail.

    However, at that moment, Yang Hao''s Fiery Eyes skill gave a prompt: Detectedrge amounts of prosthetics, silicone, please mind milk drinking safety!!

    Indeed, most situations that looked exaggerated at first nce turned out to be fake.

    Of course, his own auntie, Doctor Guan, as well as Yibao were exceptions!

    They were naturally beautiful, and the fat on their bodies knew exactly where it should go...

 Chapter 174: 167, little silicone, and there are two more faces! (Requesting monthly tickets)

    Yang Hao sized up the inte-famous faced woman, and she was doing the same to him.

    However, when the woman with the inte-famous face saw Yang Hao''s attire, her eyes lit up. She was the type who mingles in fake socialite circles and was highly sensitive to luxury goods.

    Yang Hao was wearing a set of Herm¨¨s casual wear today, and since he was wiping his hands with a tissue, the Rolex on his wrist was particrly noticeable.

    The woman called Feifei immediately recognized the Rolex on Yang Hao''s wrist asst year''s new Daytona Cosmograph model, with a list price of over six hundred thousand.

    "Brother, Uncle seems to like the Li Xiang quite a bit; my friend just helped to exin it a bit."

    Feifei took over the conversation from Yang Hao with a smile, then consciously created some distance from the young man next to her. She also heavily emphasized the word "friend" when speaking, clearly trying to set a boundary between them.

    "Brother, but I wouldn''t rmend the Li Xiang for Uncle. He could consider the Wenjie M9 instead; it has more space, making for a veryfortable ride."

    Feifei added another sentence.

    The young man who was just exining the smart driving features of the Wenjie M7 was utterly baffled. He looked at the woman beside him in astonishment. It turned out she knew about Wenjie, and even about the very popr M9.

    What this young man didn''t know was that the fake socialite he was fawning over had been studying the habits of the rich all this time. Just the other day, one of her friends shared in the group how she hooked up with a man driving a Wenjie M9, thinking he was just somewhat wealthy.

    But to her surprise, his real financial strength was much greater than she had imagined. The man said that buying the Wenjie M9 was just for fun, to enjoy the pleasure of smart driving.

    After seeing her friend''s post, Feifei specifically looked up the Wenjie M9. The high-end all-electric version was priced at 569,800 yuan. Although it wasn''t a million-dor luxury car, it was still out of reach for the average person.

    However, the Rolex on the wrist of the ''big brother'' in front of her was even more expensive than the top configuration of the Wenjie M9; of course, affording it wouldn''t be a problem for him.

    "Alright, thanks for your advice."

    Yang Hao nodded at the inte-famous faced Feifei.

    In his mind, he silently criticized: Little silicone, you sure have two faces!

    Just now you were disdainful, saying that Father-inw Li Baojun couldn''t afford it. Now you''vepletely changed your tune.

    "Brother, if you want to look at the Wenjie M9, we can go together!"

    "I and a friend are also going to look at Wenjie, there''s a Wenjie experience center by the north gate of the mall..."

    Feifei continued with a chuckle.

    Meanwhile, the young man by her side waspletely dumbfounded. He hadn''t actually said he was going to look at cars. Bringing it up was just to show off a little.

    If he truly had the financial muscle, he wouldn''t have been reeled in by this Feifei in the first ce.

    Yang Hao didn''t pick up the conversation with Feifei but instead said to Li Baojun, "Dad, let''s look at this Li Xiang first, forparison."

    "Xiao Hao, I was just talking casually, I wasn''t thinking of buying a car."

    Li Baojun shook his head in embarrassment. This seemed like he was actively asking his son-inw for a car.

    "Let''s take a look. It doesn''t cost anything."

    Yang Hao was pondering over spending money. Buying a car would cost at least a few hundred thousand, which would certainly be faster than buying gold jewelry.

    Moreover, he was prepared today topletely shut his inws up with his purchasing power so they wouldn''t interfere with his rtionship with his wife''s younger sister in the future.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that even if he didn''t use his purchasing power today, his inws already had the same idea as him!

    Of course, a wave of spending would certainly make things quicker and easier!

    "Big brother, can I add you on WeChat?"

    Seeing that Yang Hao wasn''t paying attention to her, Feifei approached directly.

    In her eyes, this big brother was definitely the kind of wealthy person she was looking for. Although he didn''t seem very enthusiastic, she didn''t want to miss the chance to connect with a rich man.

    "Sorry, my girlfriend doesn''t allow it!"

    Just then, Li Manni happened to be walking back from the direction of the restroom. Yang Hao pointed at his beautiful sister-inw as he spoke.

    "Err?"

    Feifei followed the direction of Yang Hao''s gesture and then looked back, feeling disappointed.

    She knew well enough that she was far inferior to his girlfriend.

    Seeing that Yang Hao firmly rejected the woman who approached him, Kang Huizhi''s hanging heart also settled back down. She had been quite worried that her son-inw would add this woman on WeChat.

    She had even contemted stepping in to stop it, but her current status felt somewhat undignified, so she didn''t feel it was her ce to do so.

    Yang Hao''s handling of the situation naturally earned Kang Huizhi''s admiration.

    Look at my son-inw, staying clean and honest!!

    Li Manni hadn''t heard Yang Hao''s response to Feifei. Rejoining the trio, she asked, "Brother-inw, where to next?"

    "Brother-inw???"

    Hearing Li Manni''s address for Yang Hao, Feifei''s double-lidded eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

    Wasn''t she supposed to be his girlfriend?

    How did it turn into ''brother-inw''???

    Are they ying cosy or what!!

    Yeah, rich people really know how to have fun!

    "Let''s go check out the cars..."

    Yang Hao pointed to the Ideal Experience Center across the street.

    Since the car was meant for his father-inw Li Baojun, it was natural to consider his preferences.

    If he liked Ideal''s refrigerators, TVs, and big sofas, then they''d cater to his tastes.

    Yang Hao really couldn''t understand those people on the inte who spewed all sorts of criticism when someone bought a car.

    Buying a car should naturally be based on personal preference. Some people like joint ventures, others like domestic brands; it''s a perfectly normal preference without any hierarchy of high or low status, or whether one understands cars.

    If I''m spending my own money to buy a car, of course, I''ll buy one that I like. Should I spend money on a car somebody else likes?

    That would be purely a sign of having a screw loose!

    So, when you reach a certain age, you''ll realize that "keeping your mouth shut" is also a valuable quality!

    Live your own life, shine on your own, and don''t critique others'' lives!

    Inside the Ideal Experience Center, there were three cars on disy: the L7, L8, and L9.

    Actually, these three models didn''t differ much in appearance; it was basically the matryoshka model, only increasing in size and range.

    As for the interiors and space, Ideal was particrly good at that, and Li Baojun seemed quite satisfied.

    However, Yang Hao, the father-inw who hadn''t seen much of the world, didn''t need to see a car of Ideal''s level. Nowadays, even the interior of any domestic car priced around a hundred thousand was good enough to satisfy him.

    After looking at the three Ideal cars, the group then went to the Wenjie Experience Center.

    And what Yang Hao admired a bit was that Feifei hadn''t given up. She also brought that miserable brownnoser with her to the Wenjie Experience Center.

    "Zhang Wei, weren''t you going to buy the Wenjie M7?"

    "The salesperson said they have it in stock." Feifei pretentiously chatted with the salesperson for a few moments before speaking to the brownnoser next to her.

    "I was thinking of buying one, but I''m still hesitant. I want to also check out the Mercedes GLC!" Zhang Wei wasn''t in a rush and casually tossed out an excuse.

    Feifei pursed her lips lightly. Mercedes GLC, huh? That car isn''t even in the same price range as the Wenjie M7!

    Feifei''s gaze then subconsciously drifted towards Yang Hao, who was apanying Li Baoguo looking at the Wenjie M9, wondering how she could get his contact information.

    Hmm, the salesperson!

    Once the deal was done, the Wenjie salesperson would definitely have his contact information.

    Feifei quickly set her sights on the salesperson serving Yang Hao. It''s difficult to deal with a tycoon, but asking a salesperson for another person''s contact information was easy.

    "With technology advancing so fast!"

    "You can even watch movies in the car..."

    The salesperson showcased the projection effect in the back seat of the Wenjie M9, and Li Baojun couldn''t help but exim.

    Kang Huizhi also marveled alongside him. If you said Ideal was about refrigerators, TVs, and big sofas, then this car was like a refrigerator, cinema, and big sofa in one.

    "Do you like it?" Yang Hao asked.

    "I do like it, it''s just that this car is too expensive..."

    Li Baojun rubbed his hands together with a naive smile.

    "As long as you like it."

    Yang Hao nodded and then said to the salesperson beside him: "Zhang, go make the invoice!"

    "I want this high-specification extended-range model!"

    "Alright, Yang!"

    The salesperson beamed with joy. Although customers buying the Wenjie M9 were usually not short on cash, not many were as forthright as Yang Hao.

 Chapter 175: 168, his target is your sister (make up for the missed update)

    "Hao..."

    "This..."

    Although she knew her son-inw wasn''t short on cash, but to buy a car worth over five hundred thousand just like that, still stunned Li Baojun.

    Mainly because the car was bought for him!

    Right now, Li Baojun felt like he was dreaming; he was just an old security guard with a monthly sry of two thousand!

    And now he was going to drive a car worth over five hundred thousand?

    It was just like a dream!

    Feifei, who had been paying close attention to the situation here, showed an expression that said "just as I thought."

    In her mind she thought: I knew I wasn''t wrong!

    Sure enough, he''s a tycoon!

    It''s a pity his girlfriend is right beside him; it''s not a good opportunity to make a move!

    This silicone beauty didn''t even bother to consider the existence of a girlfriend, because to her, whether or not he had a girlfriend wasn''t important.

    What mattered was getting this man.

    Who cares about a real husband, they''re all temporary workers!!

    "He''s really buying it!"

    "This big brother is so wealthy!"

    Zhang Wei muttered quietly on the side; he would have to take out a loan to buy an M7, yet here was someone buying an M9 without even blinking, no wonder the goddess was so into him.

    Economic crushing!

    No way topete in this game!

    "Zhang, wait a moment."

    Just as Zhang Wei was muttering to himself, Yang Hao suddenly called out to the salesperson again.

    Changed his mind?

    I knew it!

    He just wanted to show off...

    Zhang Wei curled his lips slightly and subconsciously nced at the goddess Feifei beside him, whispering, "Some men just love to show off these days!"

    But just as his words fell, he heard Yang Hao say, "Let''s buy two, one extended range high configuration, and one electric high configuration!"

    Huh?

    What the heck!!

    Brother, you''re seriously buying real cars!!

    Not toy cars!!

    Zhang Wei was dumbfounded.

    And now it was Feifei''s turn to mock, she pursed her lips: "Zhang Wei, you''re right, some men do indeed love to show off!!"

    On the other side, the salesperson was also bbergasted: "Yang, are you saying you want two cars??"

    Happiness came too suddenly; he thought he might have heard wrong.

    "Yeah, two!"

    Yang Hao nodded and repeated his earlier statement: "One extended range high configuration, and one electric high configuration."

    "Alrighty!"

    "I''ll go issue the invoice right away!"

    Once the salesperson had confirmed that Yang Hao was truly buying two cars, he walked away beaming with joy.

    Li Baojun, Kang Huizhi, and even Li Manni were all bewildered.

    "Hao, why did you suddenly buy two cars?"

    After a moment of stunned silence, Li Baojun finally asked.

    "To alternate between them!"

    "The driving experience is somewhat different between the extended range and pure electric."

    Yang Hao casually replied, thinking to himself that it was an opportunity not to waste to fleece the System.

    Registering both cars under his father-inw''s name, letting the System foot the bill, and then Yang Hao himself would also experience the charm of smart driving; moreover, the Wenjie M9 was a six-seaterrge SUV, perfect for taking Xixi on road trips and camping.

    The high configuration pure electric version of the Wenjie M9 was 569,800 yuan, while the extended range high configuration was 529,800 yuan.

    The total value of the two cars was 1,109,600 yuan!!

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for sessfully triggering a cashback critical hit of tenfold.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for earning a family care cashback of 11,096,000 yuan!

    Yang Hao swiped his card to pay.

    The System''s voice followed promptly.

    Tenfold!

    6!!

    Yang Hao hadpleted many cashback-rted tasks, but tenfold cashbacks were very rare.

    Especially since this time he spent over a million to get a tenfold critical hit right away.

    One word: Thrilling!

    This fleece was satisfying!

    "Yang, please give me the ID for the person registering the vehicle."

    At this moment, the salesperson spoke up.

    "Register both under my father-inw''s name, just take him to handle the rted paperwork!"

    Yang Hao gestured casually.

    However, Li Baojun and Kang Huizhi were once again bewildered, having spent over a million on two cars all at once, and not even writing his own name.

    This son-inw was too genuine.

    "Dad, you go handle the paperwork."

    Seeing that Li Baojun was still dazed, Yang Hao reminded him.

    "Okay, will do."

    Coming back to his senses, Li Baojun agreed and quickly followed the salesperson.

    Yang Hao and the others were then invited to the VIP lounge.

    "Hao, you''ve spent too much money today."

    "Please don''t spend any more!"

    After the staff left, Kang Huizhi quickly began to admonish.

    It had not been long since they went out, and already more than a million had been spent.

    Kang Huizhi silently calcted in her heart, and it seemed like she couldn''t earn that much money in her entire life.

    "Isn''t the point of making money to spend it!"

    "Besides, filial piety like honoring you two elders is only natural!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand with a smile.

    "We understand your filial intentions, but please don''t buy anything else," Kang Huizhi earnestly pleaded.

    "Alright."

    "However, I still have to buy one more thing!"

    Yang Hao answered, meanwhile nning in his head to sort out the house purchase once and for all.

    Previously, he only had a little over ten million in avable funds in his ount; he could afford a house, sure, but Yang Hao wanted to buy a ce next to the Star Cloud Bay area, making the budget of over ten million somewhat tight.

    Next to Star Cloud Bay, there were two residential districts where the house prices were quite highˇŞboth were luxurymunities.

    But now it was different; the System had just refunded over ten million back to him.

    That meant Yang Hao now had over twenty million in avable funds, which was plenty to buy a house in the neighboring district.

    "Alright, good."

    "Then buy onest thing," Kang Huizhi nodded repeatedly, her intention being to have her son-inw spend as little as possible, feeling somewhat uneasy about the extravagant spending.

    And Yang Hao, the son-inw, really did keep his promise and didn''t continue to buy recklessly afterward.

    After all the paperwork waspleted, there was a car delivery ceremony at Wenjie.

    Since there were two cars, it turned out to be a perfect opportunity for both her parents to experience the thrill of receiving a new vehicle.

    The delivery center''s staff also helped to film the car delivery ceremony.

    Li Baojun was jubnt as he shared the video in the family group chat.

    The previous time he showed off the jade thumb ring, it was actually not too bad, since that item wasn''t too expensive.

    People merely marveled at Yang Hao''s filial piety.

    But these cars were differentˇŞthey were big-ticket items, particrly the Wenjie M9 valued over five hundred thousand.

    The family group chat immediately blew up.

    Li Baoguo, the third eldest: Second Brother, has Hao struck it rich? This car looks expensive!

    Li Baomin, the youngest: Isn''t that the Wenjie? It''s been really poprtely!

    Li Chao: Uncle, that car is over five hundred thousand!!

    Li Yajun: Baojun, did your son-inw buy you a car worth over five hundred thousand???

    Visual Decoration.

    At that moment, Manshu was eating lunch downstairs with her boss, Ai Yongyi.

    Seeing the video her father sent to the family group chat, she was utterly stunnedˇŞher ex-husband had actually bought her father a car worth over five hundred thousand!

    What on earth was that about?!

    "Manshu, what''s wrong?"

    Seeing Li Manshu staring nkly at the screen, Ai Yongyi, a gossip enthusiast from Hong City, curiously asked.

    "Uh..."

    Li Manshu hesitated for a moment before asking, "Yongyi, it''s like this, I have a friend..."

    "Her ex-boyfriend gave her parents a very expensive gift. What do you think he means by that?"

    "A friend?"

    Ai Yongyi chuckled, all too familiar with the ''a friend of mine'' pretext. She immediately joked with augh, "Manshu, that friend is you, isn''t it?"

    "Uh, yes."

    Li Manshu nodded; since joining the newpany, she had maintained the image of being single and hadn''t revealed to even her close colleagues that she was divorced and had a daughter.

    So now, she could only use ''ex-boyfriend'' in ce of ''ex-husband''.

    "Your ex-boyfriend gave your parents a very expensive gift. He must be trying to get back together with you!"

    "Is it because he asked to get back together and you didn''t agree, so he took this roundabout approach?" Ai Yongyi analyzed.

    "Uh, no."

    Li Manshu shook her head, honestly admitting, "Actually, I wanted to get back together, but he didn''t agree."

    "What?"

    "He doesn''t agree to get back together, yet he still gave your parents an expensive gift??"

    Ai Yongyi, the gossip aficionado, put down her chopsticks, as the situation seemed moreplicated than she imagined.

    "Yeah, that''s right."

    Li Manshu nodded.

    "What was the gift he gave?" Ai Yongyi asked curiously.

    "A car, valued over five hundred thousand!"

    "What?!"

    Ai Yongyi''s mouth opened unconsciously in disbelief, her face a picture of astonishment: "You''re saying your ex-boyfriend gave your parents a car worth over five hundred thousand?!"

    "Yeah, it''s the Wenjie M9."

    Li Manshu nodded, further questioning, "So, what exactly does he mean??"

    "This..."

    Ai Yongyi frowned unconsciously, as this scenario was unheard of even to someone who had been through countless gossip-fueled situations, sensing a scandal of monumental proportions.

    After pondering for a while, her eyes suddenly lit up as she asked, "Manshu, you have a sister, right?"

    "Yeah, I have a sister."

    Li Manshu nodded.

    "What''s your ex-boyfriend''s rtionship with her?" Ai Yongyi pressed on.

    "Pretty good."

    Li Manshu thought of the Prada handbag and the Porsche Cayenne Yang Hao had given her sister.

    Right, her ex-husband even promoted her sister and increased her sry. Now her sister was the director of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s social media center, earning more than her.

    "Has he particrly taken care of your sister, or given her gifts or something?" Ai Yongyi''s curiosity was aze with gossip.

    In her mind, a melodramatic plot was forming: A man dates an elder sister but unexpectedly falls for the younger one, decisively breaking up with the sister and turning around to chase the younger one!

    "Yongyi, are you saying his target is my sister??"

    As a matter of fact, upon learning that her ex-husband Yang Hao had given her sister a Porsche Cayenne, Li Manshu had already harbored such a suspicion, but she was reluctant to believe it.

    Moreover, Li Manshu knew that Yang Hao had always been kind to her sister and had watched her grow up; it wouldn''t be so "heartless and crazy"!

    But now, with the facts in front of her, setting aside their rtionship, wasn''t a man giving a woman a Porsche Cayenne evidence enough?

    "He also gave my sister a Porsche Cayenne and Prada bags..."

    Li Manshu continued to share what she knew.

    Hearing this, Ai Yongyi''s face showed a look of ''I knew it'': "Manshu, then his target is definitely your sister!!"

 Chapter 176: 169, my ex-husband actually became my brother-in-law? (Asking for monthly votes)

    "Manshu, how old is your sister?"

    "What''s her personal situation like?"

    Ai Yongyi was too excited about this juicy gossip, and she kept asking with curiosity.

    However, Li Manshu wasn''t in the mood to talk about her sister, frowning, she asked, "Yongyi, do you really think he is pursuing my sister?"

    "If not, then what?"

    "Has he ever given you a Porsche Cayenne?"

    "He even gave your parents a Wenjie M9 that''s worth over five hundred thousand!"

    "It''s pretty obvious, right?!"

    Ai Yongyi shrugged her shoulders and then, confused, said, "Eh, that doesn''t make sense. Why would you break up with such a wealthy boyfriend?"

    "Or did he break up with you??"

    Through working together for some time, Ai Yongyi hade to understand her subordinate, who had a clear goal of finding a rich man.

    But her ex-boyfriend was clearly wealthy, yet they still broke up!

    Uh-huh, it''s likely that the scumbag fell for her sister and dumped her.

    This gossip is so thrilling!!

    Ai Yongyi silently imagined a scenario where two sisters fall for the same man.

    This was just like a dramatic romance noveling to life!

    What the head of design didn''t know was that the actual situation was even moreplicated than her wild imagination...

    At this moment, Li Manshu felt a sting from Ai Yongyi''s words.

    Why the breakup?

    If she had known it would end up like this, she wouldn''t have split up for the world!

    Now, Li Manshu wondered, if her ex-husband Yang Hao really got together with her sister, what should she do??

    Firstly, how should she address Yang Hao the next time she sees him.

    Her ex-husband turned into her brother-inw??

    This is just too bizarre!!

    And what should Yang Hao call her after running into her?

    Call her sister??

    The ex-wife bes the elder sister-inw!!

    And from Xixi''s perspective, it''s like daddy is also my uncle...

    It''s all messed up!

    Everything''s in chaos!!

    Li Manshu held her forehead, feeling like her brain was about to explode.

    "Manshu, the key issue right now is your sister''s attitude."

    "Does she have feelings for your ex-boyfriend?"

    Ai Yongyi continued to savor the juicy story.

    "I don''t know..."

    Li Manshu numbingly shook her head.

    In her heart, she had the answer, her sister had always admired her brother-inw, so it was impossible not to have any feelings.

    However, when she and Yang Hao were not divorced, that kind of fondness was just the admiration of a little sister-inw for her brother-inw, which probably wouldn''t turn into anything else.

    But now, it was hard to say!

    Probably, that fondness had already turned into something else!

    After all, which young girl can resist the onught of such financial prowess??

    Now, all that was missing was another house as a gift!

    If a house is given too, that''s practically no different from marrying her off.

    "Yongyi, what do you think I should do?"

    Li Manshu massaged her forehead. She really felt like her brain was about to blow up.

    It was just a divorce!

    And it led to such aplicated situation.

    Ai Yongyi shook her head: "I don''t know, I''ve only heard about such situations in the news and novels."

    The gossip-loving director Ai saw a news piece just the other day about a woman whose husband died and then she married her brother-inw with her mother-inw''s matchmaking. It was somewhat simr to Li Manshu''s situation, just with gender roles reversed.

    After thinking for a while, Ai Yongyi added, "I think it''s still about your own mentality. If you can be at peace with it, then interact normally. If it bothers you too much, then you might have to limit your interactions."

    "Luckily it''s just an ex-boyfriend, after all, you weren''t married, otherwise, it would be even more troublesome..."

    Clearly, Ai Yongyi''sstment hit a nerve.

    Li Manshu felt like crying but had no tears; they didn''t just get married ¨C they had a child who''s already grown!!

    But on second thought, this was a good thing for Xixi.

    After all, it''s better to have her aunt as a stepmother than some other woman.

    And it seemed like it wouldn''t affect her own parents at all; Yang Hao would still be their son-inw!

    So...

    The one who was really affected was actually just me!

    At this thought, Li Manshu felt dumbfounded.

    So she had be the only outsider!!

    Durian Real Estate.

    This was Wang Xiuxiu''s first day on the job.

    The manager of her previous real estate agency was always trying to enforce some unspoken rules, so after she received themission from Yang Hao''s deal, she resigned.

    After being bored for more than ten days, she rejoined Durian Real Estate today.

    While she was sorting through property listings, she received a message from Yang, the generous client from before, asking her to help look for a house near the Star Cloud Bay residential area.

    The budget: twenty million, fully furnished, preferably the kind you can just move into with a suitcase.

    As soon as she saw the figure of twenty million, her eyes widened, and she straightened her back, which had been bent until then!

    This was a big deal worth twenty million!

    If it actually fell into herp, themission itself would be a huge sum.

    Conveniently, the Durian Real Estate she worked for was not far from Star Cloud Bay, and indeed, she was handling listings in that very area.

    This was like the heavens were spoon-feeding her!!

    No, it was Yang who was spoon-feeding her!!

    Long live Yang!!

    Xiuxiu cheered inwardly.

    "Xiuxiu, how''s the property listing going?"

    "You have a good image, you could appear on camera to shoot videos."

    The manager of this Durian Real Estate branch was a woman in her thirties, slightly plump, named Wu Tian.

    The rise of social media had impacted all industries, and now many real estate agents relied on making videos to sell houses.

    Wu Tian thought the newly joined Xiuxiu was quite suitable for being on camera.

    "I''m still looking."

    "By the way, Sister Tian, do we have any good listings for luxury houses under twenty million?"

    Xiuxiu went ahead and asked the manager directly.

    Having just started, she did not have her own properties to manage, so even if she sold a house, she would have to give a cut of themission to the person who maintained the listing.

    So rather than benefit someone else, it made more sense to sell the manager a favor and see if she had any listings that met Yang''s requirements.

    "Our agency is situated in the wealthy district of this area, and we do have quite a few luxury houses on sale for tens of millions, but, Xiuxiu, you don''t need to focus your energy on these luxury houses; they have poor liquidity, and only a few get sold each year."

    Wu Tian thought the neer Xiuxiu was aiming too high.

    Naturally, every real estate agent wants to sell luxury houses, since the higher the price, the higher themission, which is linked to the total price of the house.

    But in Jiangcheng, the turnover for luxury houses above ten million is actually quite low, so such big deals are not easy toe across.

    "Sister Tian, I have a client who is looking for that kind of property."

    Xiuxiu knew she was being misunderstood and hurriedly rified.

    "A client?"

    "You''ve got such a client on your first day at work??" Wu Tian was shocked.

    "It''s an old client I knew before."

    "Oh, I see!"

    Wu Tian nodded, her interest piqued. "There''s a listing at Binjiang Left Bank with an asking price of 18.88 million. The owner is in urgent need of cash and has reduced the price several times already. It''s the most cost-effective unit in the Binjiang Left Bank area..."

    Wu Tian immediately thought of the luxury house she was managing, which initially had a listing price of 23.5 million, but now, with housing prices falling across the country, Jiangcheng was no exception. It was even harder to sell such luxury housing that caters to a quite small target audience.

    Thus, the price of the house had been reduced from the listing price of 23.5 million all the way down to 18.88 million.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao received a link to the house listing sent by Wang Xiuxiu.

    He clicked to view it, and it was a 428-square-meter property at Binjiang Left Bank.

    Binjiang Left Bank was just across the street from Star Cloud Bay, and though it was also considered luxury housing, the smallest unit in theplex was 180 square meters, and thergest was 428 square meters. There was a gap in the sspared to Star Cloud Bay, and currently, housing prices ranged between forty and fifty thousand per square meter.

    Yang Hao viewed the current state of the property through a VR video, and it met his requirements.

    There were no new properties left in the city center where Star Cloud Bay is located, so anyone wanting to buy a house in that area had to choose from the secondary market. Star Cloud Bay had the shortest period on the market, and because of the high total prices, there were even unsold new units, unlike other residential areas.

    Naturally, Yang Hao did not want to ce Li Manni in Star Cloud Bay, as it would be quite awkward if he happened to run into her while bringing Yibao or Meng Chacha home within theplex.

    But the Fenghua Residential Area where Li Manni currently lived was quite far from Star Cloud Bay, and the environment was alsoparatively poor, so he was nning to use this opportunity to take advantage of the System''s benefits to resolve his younger sister-inw''s housing issue.

    After all, even if he bought a house, it was not certain that his parents-inw woulde to live in Jiangcheng. Elderly people often wish to return to their roots, and during hisst visit home, Yang Hao discussed with his parents the possibility of settling in Jiangcheng. However, they were reluctant, as people really don''t like to leave a ce they are ustomed to.

    So after purchasing the house, Li Manni could move in.

    Besides, Yang Hao felt that his parents-inw were sensible. If he bought a house, it was naturally intended for his younger sister-inw, Li Manni, to live in!

    "Hao, this car is just too easy to drive. Switching to smart drive mode, I barely need to touch the steering wheel."

    At this moment, Li Baojun was already driving the Wenjie M9, the 55-year-old excited like a little child.

    It''s the same old story, there isn''t a man who doesn''t like cars.

    If there is any reason for not liking them, it''s probably just one: they genuinely cannot afford them!

    Right now, Yang Hao and Li Manshu were sitting in the second row. The interioryout of the Wenjie M9 was a bit like an MPV. Typically, MPVs have a 2-2-3 seating arrangement, but the Wenjie M9 was designed with a spacious 2-2-2 arrangement. Just as that Feifei the little silicone bot had said, it was absolutelyfortable to sit in!

    "You should still hold onto the steering wheel; it scares me just to watch!"

    Kang Huizhi, seated in the passenger seat, was somewhat nervous. It was her first time seeing someone drive without having to hold the steering wheel.

    "The salesperson said that even without a map, the smart driving is no problem, not to mention we still have the navigation on."

    Li Baojun indeed was enjoying himself. Actually, he owned a carˇŞa Buick Excelle that Yang Hao had handed down to him. That Excelle was the first car Yang Hao bought when he started to earn money and was over a decade old, considered a vintage by now.

    However, Li Baojun rarely drove it since it was quite a gas guzzler. A 1.6-liter naturally aspirated car was guzzling eleven to twelve liters per hundred kilometers, a heavy burden for Li Baojun with his modest ie.

    "Brother-inw, aren''t we going back to Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Why are we heading to Binjiang Left Bank?"

    Yang Hao had activated the navigation with a voicemand earlier, and the destination was set to Binjiang Left Bank. Li Manni couldn''t resist asking out of curiosity.

    "Didn''t I say earlier that we were going to buy onest thing for Mom and Dad?"

    "Huh?"

    "There doesn''t seem to be a shopping mall next to Binjiang Left Bank, does there?" Li Manni asked, visibly puzzled.

    Yang Hao, however, just smiled without replying.

    Seeing this, Li Manni thought for a moment, then her eyes widened in astonishment, "Brother-inw, you''re not nning to buy a house, are you??"

 Chapter 177: 170, Brother-in-law the Domineering CEOs Magnum Opus (Vote for Monthly Pass)

    "Buying a house?"

    Li Baojun, who had been focused on the smart driving system, unconsciously nced through the rearview mirror to the backseat.

    Kang Huizhi, sitting in the passenger seat, even turned around in surprise to look at her son-inw.

    The shocks they had to endure today had already been plentiful.

    "Director Li, you have a keen eye."

    Yang Hao nodded to Li Manni, effectively confirming her spection.

    "Ah?"

    "Brother-inw, you''re really nning to buy a house??"

    Li Manni hadn''t expected her guess to be correct, and her beautiful eyes widened considerably.

    Buying a house was one thing, but this was a property in Binjiang Left Bank!

    Although it wasn''t quite as prestigious as Star Cloud Bay, it was still a famous luxury neighborhood in Jiangcheng.

    At the current real estate prices, even the smallest apartments of 180 square meters in themunity would cost eight or nine million.

    Before housing prices fell, ten million was the entry point for this neighborhood. Experience more magic at m v l e mpyr

    So, every homeowner living in Binjiang Left Bank must be at least a multimillionaire!

    "Hao, there''s no need to buy a house!"

    After a moment of stunned silence, Kang Huizhi spoke with a somewhat dry voice.

    "Here''s what I''m thinking: you are both getting on in years, and after all, there''s no one to take care of you in our hometown."

    "Why not buy an apartment in Jiangcheng, so you can retire here in the future."

    "Even if you don''t move to Jiangcheng for the time being, once we''ve bought the house, Manni can live there first. The apartment she''s living in now is too small, and the oldmunity''s environment isn''t very good."

    Yang Hao borated on his reasons.

    "This..."

    Speechless, Kang Huizhi was moved and felt her son-inw was so thoughtful that even a biological son might not do as much.

    Li Baojun, who had had his share of hardships for the better part of his life, was almost moved to tears, thinking that this son-inw must be kept in the Li family at all costs!!

    The group soon arrived at Binjiang Left Bank where Wang Xiuxiu and Wu Tian were already waiting at the entrance to themunity.

    The security of thismunity was on par with Star Cloud Bay, and only after permission from the homeowners selling the property were they allowed to enter.

    "Mr. Yang, I presume you are familiar with Binjiang Left Bank?"

    "The 428-square-meteryout we are going to see is thergest in themunity. The apartment is on the 23rd floor, which is also a prime level."

    "Moreover, the homeowner only lived here briefly, so the decoration is very new. In fact, it''s quite suitable for a bridal house..."

    Wu Tian introduced the details of the apartment as they walked.

    In her eyes, the configuration of the four visitors resembled that of a couple looking to buy a matrimonial home.

    Hearing this, Li Manni immediately blushed, instinctively lowering her head.

    The focus for Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun was not the "bridal house," but rather the "428 square" figure that had shocked them.

    They had thought that even if Yang Hao were to buy them a house, it would be a normal residential property.

    They didn''t expect it would be a 428-square-meter luxury apartment.

    How much would that cost??

    Yang Hao naturally did not deliberately refute the "bridal house" statement; he was busy looking left and right, observing the environment of themunity. The internal environment of Binjiang Left Bank was not much inferior to that of Star Cloud Bay, with a high degree of greening and even a rubber track for owners who liked to run.

    The advantage of Star Cloud Bay is that the spacing between buildings is sufficientlyrge. After all, the vast Star Cloud Baymunity was made up of only five buildings, so even the lower floors do not block much light, which is one of the reasons Star Cloud Bay is more expensive.

    The group took the elevator up, and the homeowner was already waiting to open the door.

    The homeowner was a woman in her forties, a bit overweight, dressed with glitter and mour, radiating the aura of a wealthy woman from Hong City.

    After exchanging a few polite words, they began to tour the apartment.

    Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun were, of course, extremely satisfied with the apartment. Not only was it spacious, but the decor was new and it looked almost no different from a new house.

    "Mom and Dad, are you satisfied with the house?"

    After they had toured the apartment, Yang Hao asked.

    "We are satisfied," they agreed.

    "But this house must be expensive, right?"

    "Hao, you''ve already spent too much money!" Kang Huizhi didn''t know what else to sayˇŞit would be insincere to im not to like arge house.

    "d you like it."

    After receiving an affirmative reply, Yang Hao nodded and then turned to the plump female homeowner, "Wang, how much do you want to sell this house for?"

    "18.88 million."

    The Wang surnamed homeowner offered the same price as online and added, "I''m actually selling at a loss!"

    "OK!"

    "Deal!"

    Yang Hao made an ''OK'' gesture with his hand and immediately agreed to the deal.

    Huh??

    Everyone present was bewildered.

    They were all staring with their eyes wide open.

    Because no one expected Hao to agree so readily.

    Even the morous female homeowner was stunned; she had already braced herself for a price cut.

    After all, buying a house always involves negotiation, especially when the total price is so high. She wouldn''t have been surprised by a cut of a couple of million.

    But instead, the other party agreed outright.

    This gave her the feeling that she had set her price too low, kind of like when you go to a wholesale clothing market, the vendor asks for 200, you offer 100, and they agree right away.

    Your first reaction would definitely be: damn, I offered too much!

    The female homeowner''s reaction was: damn, I asked for too little!

    However, this thought was fleeting. Her house had been on the market for over three months, and the price had dropped from the initial 23.5 million to 18.88 million.

    It can''t be helped; the real estate market isn''t doing well, and everyone prefers to wait and see.

    Properties around twenty million might end up losing millions, so luxury homes like these are truly hard to sell.

    Meanwhile, Kang Huizhi and Li Baojun werepletely bbergasted.

    When they heard the "18.88 million" quote, they felt as if they had been struck by lightning.

    They had anticipated that the house would be expensive, but not this expensive.

    They thought their son-inw would whip out the dragon-ying saber to haggle, or give up on the property.

    But, to their absolute surprise,

    their son-inw simply agreed to it outright!

    As agents, Wu Tian and Wang Xiuxiu were equally dumbfounded.

    This was an 18.88 million house!

    And the deal was struck just like that??

    The two parties hadn''t even met for half an hour!!

    Nevertheless, Wu Tian, being experienced, quickly regained herposure and promptly put on a smile, "Since both parties have reached an agreement, why don''t we just sign the contract now?"

    Wu Tian feared the cooked duck might fly away. She was the agent for this property and would get amission from the sale.

    Plus, with her status as a store manager, she would receive a small performance bonus for any sales made in her store, on top of her agentmission. This deal was going to be a huge profit for her.

    "Xiuxiu, what are you waiting for? Get the contract!"

    Wu Tian nudged the neer, who was on her first day, with her elbow.

    It was incredible!

    To sell an 18.88 million house on the first day of workˇŞa feat many in second-hand home sales might not achieve in a year.

    And Wang Xiuxiu did it on her very first day, like some kind of lucky charm!

    "Alright!"

    Regaining her senses, Wang Xiuxiu quickly brought out the contract.

    "Mr. Yang, will you be making a mortgage or paying in full?"

    The female homeowner, who was now back to reality, asked. Naturally, she hoped for a full payment, which would shorten the transaction period and let her get the money much sooner.

    "In full."

    Hao replied.

    "Great, that''s wonderful."

    The homeowner nodded with a smile, as this would save a lot of trouble.

    "Mom, take out your ID and then sign the contract,"

    At this moment, Hao said to Kang Huizhi.

    "Huh?"

    "Sign the contract with my ID?"

    "The house is going to be registered in my name??"

    Kang Huizhi, still shaken, was shocked once more.

    An 18.88 million house, to be bought in her name?

    Kang Huizhi subconsciously looked at her younger daughter, Li Manni. If it weren''t for some idea involving her daughter, such a possibility would be absolutely unthinkable!!

    She guessed that her son-inw actually intended to give the house to her younger daughter, Li Manni, but feared she might refuse it. So he simply decided to buy it under my name. After all, I''m seldom in Jiangcheng, so the one living in this house would still be my daughter, Li Manni.

    That''s what Kang Huizhi thought quietly.

    At this moment, Li Manni was also too shocked to speak. She originally thought that her brother-inw giving her a Porsche Cayenne was his most extravagant gift.

    She never imagined he would then give a house worth 18.88 million!

    So, this must be the real masterpiece, right!

 Chapter 179: 172, Testing the car in the small woods (asking for monthly tickets).

    Li Manshu was somewhat at a loss upon receiving the Weixin message from her mother.

    Because the location was Binjiang Left Bank.

    She naturally knew about this residentialmunity, but she was puzzled as to why her mother would ask her to go there. She had asked in the Weixin message, and the reply she got was that they would discuss it upon her arrival.

    She hailed a taxi and headed straight for Binjiang Left Bank. When she arrived at the entrance, Li Baojun was already waiting for her.

    "Dad, what on earth does mom mean by this?"

    Upon seeing her father, Li Manshu immediately asked out of curiosity.

    "Let''s go upstairs and talk about it. I can''t really exin it clearly," he replied.

    Li Baojun had gone out to buy household supplies and took the opportunity to pick up his daughter.

    "Don''t you live in Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Why are you living here now?"

    Seeing her father gain ess to the residential area with facial recognition, Li Manshu was even more shocked.

    Isn''t this a privilege only avable to homeowners?

    "Hao bought an apartment here as a gift for Manni!"

    This was the exnation Kang Huizhi had given to Li Baojun. After all, gifting the apartment to their elderly couple meant something different than gifting it to Li Manni.

    If it was said that Yang Hao gifted the apartment to the old couple, Li Manshu might still harbor fantasies, thinking that Yang Hao had considered his ex-wife''s feelings.

    But saying outright that the apartment was a gift to Li Manni made Yang Hao''s intentions clear, and served as a preemptive reminder to Li Manshu.

    Sure enough, after hearing what Li Baojun said, Li Manshu felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her steps faltered.

    "Yang Hao bought an apartment for Manni in Binjiang Left Bank?"

    Li Manshu looked at her father, Li Baojun, in disbelief.

    "Yes, he bought it today and they''ve alreadypleted the property transfer procedures," he said.

    Li Baojun went on, pointing to building 6 in the center of the residential park, "That''s the building, they say it''s one of the two king buildings in thisplex. I don''t quite understand it all myself," he admitted.

    "Thisˇ­"

    Li Manshu looked at the environment of themunity and then at the excellently-located Building 6, feeling aplex mix of emotions.

    She knew this residential area. The entry threshold for buying a car here started at ten million yuan.

    The king properties within themunity were always thergest units, meaning the total value of the apartment certainly exceeded ten million yuan.

    "Dad, how many square meters is the apartment he bought?"

    After calming her emotions a bit, Li Manshu asked.

    "428 square meters."

    "This!!"

    Li Manshu was shocked once again ¨C it was indeed thergest unit type in the residential area.

    A four-hundred-plus square meter riverside luxury apartment!

    Her dream residence!

    Although it couldn''tpare to the 688 square meter superrge apartment they had in Star Cloud Bay, it was nevertheless the kind of property only a small circle of the city''s elite could own.

    She followed her father with heavy steps. The short walk felt like a long, introspective journey.

    Upon entering the grandiose lobby, she snapped back to reality and asked, "How much is this ce?"

    "Eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan," replied Li Baojun. He couldn''t help but express his regret, "Actually, the price could have been negotiated. Hao said this number was auspicious and, considering the quality of the decoration, he didn''t bargain further."

    However, Li Manshu did not hear a word her father said after mentioning the price.

    Her mind was entirely fixated on the figure of "eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan"!

    Nearly twenty million yuan for a luxury home, casually given away!

    It was hard to imagine just how affluent her ex-husband had be now!

    Conservatively estimated, his worth must be in the billions by now.

    She did follow the Kuaiyin ount "Mr. Yang''s Renovation in Progress", didn''t she?

    The recent updates on that ount were all about the construction and d¨¦cor of Jiangzhong Haoting. The value of that vi alone was several tens of millions of yuan!!

    And Li Manshu now knew that even though the ount belonged to her ex-husband Yang Hao, it was Meng Yuyu who was operating it for him ¨C and the ount had over a million followers at the moment.

    But it seemed like Yang Hao didn''t care at all about the ount with a million followers. He didn''t livestream nor ept any advertisement deals, as if he was just doing it for fun.

    They arrived upstairs.

    Although she was mentally prepared, Li Manshu was still taken aback by the rather luxurious interior decoration.

    As a designer, she could tell that the previous owner had also put effort into the d¨¦cor. Although the decoration materials weren''t as luxurious as those in Yang Hao''s ce, it must have cost several million yuan.

    Therefore, considering everything, the price of eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan was rtively cost-effective.

    It''s just that such cost-effectiveness was applicable only to the wealthy. For ordinary people, no matter how cost-effective, it was still unaffordable!

    It''s like a Rolls-Royce, even if you sh the price in half, it''s still exorbitant for the average person.

    "Manni, are you two together now?"

    After scanning the living room, Li Manshu''s gaze settled on her younger sister Li Manni, her emotions aplex mix.

    "No."

    Li Manni shook her head.

    "He''s giving you a house without being together?"

    Li Manshu found it hard to believe. A mansion worth nearly twenty million, plus a Porsche Cayenne, this was definitely main wife treatment.

    She knew Meng Yuyu and had seen Wang Xueru, neither of whom received as much from their partner as her sister!

    "Manshu, do you still not know what kind of person your sister is?"

    "If they were really together, she would definitely tell the truth."

    Kang Huizhi took over the conversation.

    "Even if they''re not together now, Yang Hao obviously has ulterior motives. He divorces me and then goes after Manni, what kind of person does that!!"

    Li Manshu vented her frustration.

    "I advised you not to divorce at the beginning, but you didn''t listen, leading to the situation we have now!" Kang Huizhi said sternly, "Manshu, I called you here today to prepare you mentally. Your father and I both approve of Hao and Manni being together."

    "I don''t care about your divorce, but I have decided that Hao is the son-inw I want!"

    Kang Huizhi was straightforward about her stance.

    "It''s just a car for dad, right!"

    "And that has bought you out?" Li Manshu rolled her eyes and then indignantly eximed, "I''m nning to remarry Yang Hao, what''s the deal with Manni being with him!"

    "If you could remarry, your father and I would support it as well."

    Kang Huizhi didn''t want to worsen the rtionship, as they were still her own children after all.

    But she knew that a reconciliation between the two was virtually impossible, so her words were meant to provide some sce to her elder daughter, Li Manshu.

    "I understand now. What you mean is, it doesn''t matter to you whether it''s Manni or I who ends up with Yang Hao, as long as he stays in our family as a son-inw, right?"

    Li Manshu summed up Kang Huizhi''s thoughts.

    "Yeah, pretty much."

    Kang Huizhi nodded, then added meaningfully, "Manshu, when your father and I came here, we originally intended to persuade Hao to get back with you."

    "But the situation has changed now. There are too many outstanding girls around Hao, and each one is not much different from Manni. If you were him, would you reconcile??"

    Kang Huizhi struck a chord with these remarks because Li Manshu knew about Hao''s current situation, and she too realized the slim chance of them getting back together.

    But she was unwilling to ept the reality, feeling like a gambler who had lost everything yet still hoped to turn the tables with hisst chip!!

    happiness coffee.

    Yang Hao parked the brand-new Wenjie M9 outside the door.

    As the silicone doll Feifei had said, the back seat of this car was indeed spacious. Hence, Yang Hao came to look for Wang Xueru, the NPC number 1, to aplish a mission.

    "Yang, why did you change cars today?"

    Wang Xueru, who had been in the shop, naturally noticed the Wenjie M9 parked outside the door. To her surprise, the person getting out of the car was her beloved.

    "Yeah, just trying out a different car for fun."

    "This car drives really nicely. Want to go for a ride?"

    Yang Hao said with a smile as he pped the pretty young woman''s buttocks.

    "Er, sure!"

    Wang Xueru understood Yang Hao''s meaning instantly, smiled and nodded, and then got into the car.

    What the two of them didn''t notice was that a ck BMW arrived just two minutes after Yang Hao. Shen Mingshan, sitting inside, saw Yang get out of his car, and rather than parking it at the cafe''s parking spot, he decided to temporarily stop on the opposite side of the road. When the Wenjie M9 started again, he followed it.

    Shen Mingshan had actuallye for Wang Xueru, but he stumbled upon Yang Hao and decided to see where the two were going, so he carefully tailed Yang Hao''s Wenjie M9.

    That car moved through the bustling city streets and headed straight for Binjiang Park, parking at the dimly lit edge of the forest.

    Seeing the Wenjie M9 pull over, Shen Mingshan was numbed.

    He was familiar with this ce; he had brought the woman he was dating just a few days ago, and now there were cars parked at intervals all along the edge of the forest!

    Damn!

    So you''ve run here for a thrill, have you!

    Shen Mingshan cursed inwardly.

    Then he soon saw the Wenjie M9 begin to rhythmically bounce...

    Damn it!

    This ex-husband clenched his fists, suddenly feeling rather despicable. Why was he stalking them for no reason?

    Now, he had personally witnessed his ex-wife and the guy by the river engaging in a tryst!!

 Chapter 179: 172, Testing the car in the small woods (asking for monthly tickets).

    Li Manshu was somewhat at a loss upon receiving the Weixin message from her mother.

    Because the location was Binjiang Left Bank.

    She naturally knew about this residentialmunity, but she was puzzled as to why her mother would ask her to go there. She had asked in the Weixin message, and the reply she got was that they would discuss it upon her arrival.

    She hailed a taxi and headed straight for Binjiang Left Bank. When she arrived at the entrance, Li Baojun was already waiting for her.

    "Dad, what on earth does mom mean by this?"

    Upon seeing her father, Li Manshu immediately asked out of curiosity.

    "Let''s go upstairs and talk about it. I can''t really exin it clearly," he replied.

    Li Baojun had gone out to buy household supplies and took the opportunity to pick up his daughter.

    "Don''t you live in Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Why are you living here now?"

    Seeing her father gain ess to the residential area with facial recognition, Li Manshu was even more shocked.

    Isn''t this a privilege only avable to homeowners?

    "Hao bought an apartment here as a gift for Manni!"

    This was the exnation Kang Huizhi had given to Li Baojun. After all, gifting the apartment to their elderly couple meant something different than gifting it to Li Manni.

    If it was said that Yang Hao gifted the apartment to the old couple, Li Manshu might still harbor fantasies, thinking that Yang Hao had considered his ex-wife''s feelings.

    But saying outright that the apartment was a gift to Li Manni made Yang Hao''s intentions clear, and served as a preemptive reminder to Li Manshu.

    Sure enough, after hearing what Li Baojun said, Li Manshu felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her steps faltered.

    "Yang Hao bought an apartment for Manni in Binjiang Left Bank?"

    Li Manshu looked at her father, Li Baojun, in disbelief.

    "Yes, he bought it today and they''ve alreadypleted the property transfer procedures," he said.

    Li Baojun went on, pointing to building 6 in the center of the residential park, "That''s the building, they say it''s one of the two king buildings in thisplex. I don''t quite understand it all myself," he admitted.

    "Thisˇ­"

    Li Manshu looked at the environment of themunity and then at the excellently-located Building 6, feeling aplex mix of emotions.

    She knew this residential area. The entry threshold for buying a car here started at ten million yuan.

    The king properties within themunity were always thergest units, meaning the total value of the apartment certainly exceeded ten million yuan.

    "Dad, how many square meters is the apartment he bought?"

    After calming her emotions a bit, Li Manshu asked.

    "428 square meters."

    "This!!"

    Li Manshu was shocked once again ¨C it was indeed thergest unit type in the residential area.

    A four-hundred-plus square meter riverside luxury apartment!

    Her dream residence!

    Although it couldn''tpare to the 688 square meter superrge apartment they had in Star Cloud Bay, it was nevertheless the kind of property only a small circle of the city''s elite could own.

    She followed her father with heavy steps. The short walk felt like a long, introspective journey.

    Upon entering the grandiose lobby, she snapped back to reality and asked, "How much is this ce?"

    "Eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan," replied Li Baojun. He couldn''t help but express his regret, "Actually, the price could have been negotiated. Hao said this number was auspicious and, considering the quality of the decoration, he didn''t bargain further."

    However, Li Manshu did not hear a word her father said after mentioning the price.

    Her mind was entirely fixated on the figure of "eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan"!

    Nearly twenty million yuan for a luxury home, casually given away!

    It was hard to imagine just how affluent her ex-husband had be now!

    Conservatively estimated, his worth must be in the billions by now.

    She did follow the Kuaiyin ount "Mr. Yang''s Renovation in Progress", didn''t she?

    The recent updates on that ount were all about the construction and d¨¦cor of Jiangzhong Haoting. The value of that vi alone was several tens of millions of yuan!!

    And Li Manshu now knew that even though the ount belonged to her ex-husband Yang Hao, it was Meng Yuyu who was operating it for him ¨C and the ount had over a million followers at the moment.

    But it seemed like Yang Hao didn''t care at all about the ount with a million followers. He didn''t livestream nor ept any advertisement deals, as if he was just doing it for fun.

    They arrived upstairs.

    Although she was mentally prepared, Li Manshu was still taken aback by the rather luxurious interior decoration.

    As a designer, she could tell that the previous owner had also put effort into the d¨¦cor. Although the decoration materials weren''t as luxurious as those in Yang Hao''s ce, it must have cost several million yuan.

    Therefore, considering everything, the price of eighteen million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan was rtively cost-effective.

    It''s just that such cost-effectiveness was applicable only to the wealthy. For ordinary people, no matter how cost-effective, it was still unaffordable!

    It''s like a Rolls-Royce, even if you sh the price in half, it''s still exorbitant for the average person.

    "Manni, are you two together now?"

    After scanning the living room, Li Manshu''s gaze settled on her younger sister Li Manni, her emotions aplex mix.

    "No."

    Li Manni shook her head.

    "He''s giving you a house without being together?"

    Li Manshu found it hard to believe. A mansion worth nearly twenty million, plus a Porsche Cayenne, this was definitely main wife treatment.

    She knew Meng Yuyu and had seen Wang Xueru, neither of whom received as much from their partner as her sister!

    "Manshu, do you still not know what kind of person your sister is?"

    "If they were really together, she would definitely tell the truth."

    Kang Huizhi took over the conversation.

    "Even if they''re not together now, Yang Hao obviously has ulterior motives. He divorces me and then goes after Manni, what kind of person does that!!"

    Li Manshu vented her frustration.

    "I advised you not to divorce at the beginning, but you didn''t listen, leading to the situation we have now!" Kang Huizhi said sternly, "Manshu, I called you here today to prepare you mentally. Your father and I both approve of Hao and Manni being together."

    "I don''t care about your divorce, but I have decided that Hao is the son-inw I want!"

    Kang Huizhi was straightforward about her stance.

    "It''s just a car for dad, right!"

    "And that has bought you out?" Li Manshu rolled her eyes and then indignantly eximed, "I''m nning to remarry Yang Hao, what''s the deal with Manni being with him!"

    "If you could remarry, your father and I would support it as well."

    Kang Huizhi didn''t want to worsen the rtionship, as they were still her own children after all.

    But she knew that a reconciliation between the two was virtually impossible, so her words were meant to provide some sce to her elder daughter, Li Manshu.

    "I understand now. What you mean is, it doesn''t matter to you whether it''s Manni or I who ends up with Yang Hao, as long as he stays in our family as a son-inw, right?"

    Li Manshu summed up Kang Huizhi''s thoughts.

    "Yeah, pretty much."

    Kang Huizhi nodded, then added meaningfully, "Manshu, when your father and I came here, we originally intended to persuade Hao to get back with you."

    "But the situation has changed now. There are too many outstanding girls around Hao, and each one is not much different from Manni. If you were him, would you reconcile??"

    Kang Huizhi struck a chord with these remarks because Li Manshu knew about Hao''s current situation, and she too realized the slim chance of them getting back together.

    But she was unwilling to ept the reality, feeling like a gambler who had lost everything yet still hoped to turn the tables with hisst chip!!

    happiness coffee.

    Yang Hao parked the brand-new Wenjie M9 outside the door.

    As the silicone doll Feifei had said, the back seat of this car was indeed spacious. Hence, Yang Hao came to look for Wang Xueru, the NPC number 1, to aplish a mission.

    "Yang, why did you change cars today?"

    Wang Xueru, who had been in the shop, naturally noticed the Wenjie M9 parked outside the door. To her surprise, the person getting out of the car was her beloved.

    "Yeah, just trying out a different car for fun."

    "This car drives really nicely. Want to go for a ride?"

    Yang Hao said with a smile as he pped the pretty young woman''s buttocks.

    "Er, sure!"

    Wang Xueru understood Yang Hao''s meaning instantly, smiled and nodded, and then got into the car.

    What the two of them didn''t notice was that a ck BMW arrived just two minutes after Yang Hao. Shen Mingshan, sitting inside, saw Yang get out of his car, and rather than parking it at the cafe''s parking spot, he decided to temporarily stop on the opposite side of the road. When the Wenjie M9 started again, he followed it.

    Shen Mingshan had actuallye for Wang Xueru, but he stumbled upon Yang Hao and decided to see where the two were going, so he carefully tailed Yang Hao''s Wenjie M9.

    That car moved through the bustling city streets and headed straight for Binjiang Park, parking at the dimly lit edge of the forest.

    Seeing the Wenjie M9 pull over, Shen Mingshan was numbed.

    He was familiar with this ce; he had brought the woman he was dating just a few days ago, and now there were cars parked at intervals all along the edge of the forest!

    Damn!

    So you''ve run here for a thrill, have you!

    Shen Mingshan cursed inwardly.

    Then he soon saw the Wenjie M9 begin to rhythmically bounce...

    Damn it!

    This ex-husband clenched his fists, suddenly feeling rather despicable. Why was he stalking them for no reason?

    Now, he had personally witnessed his ex-wife and the guy by the river engaging in a tryst!!

 Chapter 180: 173, Ex-wife and Aunt Dual Buff (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task [Studious Wang Xueru]

    Task reward: 3 Kidney Energy Points, Study Card*3

    Within Wenjie M9, after Yang Hao instructed Wang Xueru on three new pieces of knowledge, the voice of the System arrived as expected.

    Thus, Yang Hao''s Kidney Energy Value shot up to 91 points!!

    Only 9 points away from 100!!

    ording to the System''s introduction, any value reaching 100 points will undergo a qualitative change.

    So, Yang Hao is very curious about what kind of change will happen when his Kidney Energy Value reaches one hundred points!

    "Director Shen is watching us..."

    Although the task ispleted, the battle isn''t over yet, Yang Hao said to Wang Xueru, who was lying on the second row of seats, with a chuckle.

    "Ah?"

    Theplexion of a blushing Wang Xueru turned even redder in surprise.

    But then, a different kind of thrill emerged in her heart.

    Yang Hao said with another chuckle, "He''s been following us in his car."

    At first, Yang Hao didn''t notice, but after they left the congested downtown area, there were fewer vehicles, and although Shen Mingshan tried to maintain a distance, he was still spotted by Yang Hao.

    However, for him, this was entirely inconsequential, even considered a kind of buff.

    Speaking of buffs, with Yu Jiujiu''s Blue Buff this time, the situation really is different, and a 50% increase in attack speed is indeed much fiercer than before; even the normally durable beauty was begging for mercy...

    The Wenjie M9 is equipped with privacy ss, and since it was already dark outside, plus the distance between both vehicles was substantial, Yang Hao wasn''t worried about his heroic figure being captured on camera.

    If the ex-husband has a hobby of recording, at most, he might record the continuously jolting car.

    In the days that followed.

    After tidying up his clothes, Yang Hao got out of the car and saw that Shen Mingshan''s ck BMW was still parked far away without moving. He decided to walk over and knocked on the car window.

    Shen Mingshan had thought about leaving when he saw Yang Hao walking towards him, but feeling a bit cowardly, he stayed in the car without moving.

    Now that the other party started knocking on the window, Shen Mingshan hesitated for a moment, then still rolled down the window.

    "Director Shen, what a coincidence."

    "Do you have a cigarette to spare?"

    Yang Hao asked with a hand on the car door and a cheery smile.

    Meanwhile, Shen Mingshan''s face was fierce.

    You motherfucker, did you specificallye to ask for a post-coital cigarette?

    Do you find it amusing to ride my face?

    Yang Hao was unaware of the ex-husband''s inner turmoil; otherwise, he would have responded: It is amusing!

    You can even follow me in your car, and I can''te over to say hello?

    To Yang Hao''s surprise, Shen Mingshan actually handed over a cigarette and even took the initiative to light it for him: "Mr. Yang, our Spirit Advertising has some cooperation with the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, I hope you''ll look after us in the future!"

    "After all, we''re quite familiar now!"

    After the coincidence encounter with Yang Hao and Wang Xueru at the coffee shopst time, Shen Mingshan made a point of inquiring about Yang Hao. As the marketing director at Spirit Advertising, he had extensive connections, and the news of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s president changing was big news in the advertising circle.

    So Shen Mingshan, who was just trying his luck, actually managed to learn of Yang Hao''s identity.

    This once "delivery boy" turned out to be the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    Although he was shocked, the information on the shareholder change of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group couldn''t be faked, meaning this man was, beyond a doubt, the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    At his age, Shen Mingshan was no longer the kind of thoughtless, hot-blooded youth. Since he couldn''t change anything, it was better to utilize thiswork resource.

    As long as he did well for himself in the future, what kind of woman couldn''t he have?

    He who achieves great things does not stick to trifles!

    If Fan Li could offer a beauty like Xi Shi, why not Wang Xueru!

    And besides, such things aren''t unprecedented in modern society.

    It''s said that a very talented director offered his wife to a boss for the sake of his future, right?

    And then, he got the quality resources he wished for and his wife extraordinarily became a Spring Festival G host!

    Well, a win-win situation!!

    In the moment he helped light Yang Hao''s cigarette, Shen Mingshan''s thoughts became clear.

    He and Mr. Yang could be considered birds of a feather.

    If he really needed help with business matters in the future, he could at least expect some courtesy, right?

    Yang Hao, unexpecting that Shen Mingshan already knew of his identity, was momentarily taken aback, then he justughed.

    The ex-husband''s horizons have expanded!

    The path has widened!

    "If you really have business matters, you can go to Director Cai from the president''s office."

    Having exhaled a puff of smoke and left behind those words, Yang Hao walked away.

    "All right!"

    "Take care, Mr. Yang."

    The ex-husband even waved at Yang Hao''s retreating figure.

    Inside the Wenjie M9.

    Wang Xueru had been silently watching the interaction between Yang Hao and her ex-husband, Shen Mingshan. When she saw her ex actually lighting a cigarette for Yang Hao, she was dumbfounded.

    She had been worried that the two men mighte to blows, but the conflict she imagined never happened. Her ex-husband even took the initiative to light a cigarette for Yang Hao, which was unimaginable!!

    "Yang, what was that about?"

    After Yang Hao got in the car, Wang Xueru curiously asked,

    "What''s the matter?"

    "Nothing special," Yang Hao responded with a smile. "Director Shen''spany has a partnership with our Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    "I see!"

    Wang Xueru nodded her head, understanding that to Shen Mingshan, career prospects were always his top priority.

    Such a man would sacrifice anything for his future.

    She felt somewhat relieved to have divorced already, or else she would only feel increasingly disgusted.

    "Let''s go!"

    Yang Hao finished his cigarette, then drove back into the city.

    "By the way, Xueru, I gave you some money," he mentioned.

    "When you have time, go buy a car."

    After dropping Wang Xueru off at the coffee shop, Yang Hao casually suggested it, noting that this beautiful young widow was still driving the same old BYD Dolphin.

    That car was fine for running errands, but itcked any prestige. After all, Wang Xueru was the boss of such a big coffee shop and she was also his woman, Mr. Yang. She ought to buy a car that reflected her status.

    "Mhm, I''ll buy one when I have time."

    Actually, Wang Xueru had been thinking about getting a new car too, but she didn''t feel right splurging with the money Yang Hao had given her. That''s why she had only bought some luxury goods for Yang Hao before, along with some clothes for herself.

    "I''ve already told you it''s pocket money. If you run out, I''ll transfer more to you, no need to save up!"

    Yang Hao probably guessed Wang Xueru''s thoughts and reminded her again before he left.

    By the time he returned to Star Cloud Bay, it was almost ten o''clock.

    Xixi had already gone to bed.

    The nanny Jiang Yuqi''s room door was also closed.

    His inws, however, were still up, chatting with Li Manni in the living room.

    When they saw Yang Hao return, the family immediately stopped talking.

    "Hao, your dad and I are nning to go back tomorrow," Kang Huizhi said.

    "That soon?"

    Yang Hao was surprised. "Stay a few more days. Enjoy Jiangcheng!"

    "Manni''s grandfather''s condition isn''t great; I''m afraid he won''t make it through the month. After we take care of his funeral, we''lle back and stay for a longer period."

    Kang Huizhi exined.

    "I see, you do need to go back then," Yang Hao nodded, figuring that if Li Baojun was 55 this year and the second oldest at home, Manni''s grandfather must be around 80 or so.

    "Li Manni can stay in the Binjiang Left Bank apartment for now, but I''m not at ease with her living there alone."

    "Luckily, you live nearby. Hao, you have to take good care of Manni!" Kang Huizhi said earnestly, as if entrusting her daughter to Yang Hao.

    "Mom, don''t worry about it."

    "I will definitely take good care of Manni."

    Yang Hao immediately assured her, patting his chest.

    "Mhm, I believe you," Kang Huizhi nodded firmly.

    At the same time,

    Inside an apartment in Wanhe New Town,

    Li Manshu was confiding in her friend Tao Ying.

    The dining table wasid with some food and several empty beer bottles.

    Having drunk over three bottles of beer, Li Manshu was slightly tipsy. Squinting her eyes, she said, "My parents don''t actually object to Manni and Yang Hao being together!"

    "How ridiculous!"

    "All it took was a car worth just over half a million and some gold jewelry worth over two hundred thousand, and they werepletely dazzled..."

    After hearing her friend''s rant, Tao Ying chimed in, "Manshu, you really can''t me your parents. I''d be dazzled too if it were me."

    "Of course, they''d hope for a billionaire like Yang Hao to be their son-inw. That would secure theirter life!"

    "So their choice is understandable."

    "But one must still think of one''s own future!"

    Li Manshu shook her head in frustration. "What else can I do?"

    "Yang Hao has already blocked me, and he''s surrounded by so many young and beautiful girls..."

    Tao Ying, who had also had quite a bit to drink, narrowed her eyes into slits, her mouth curving into an intriguing smile. "That''s why you should support Manni!"

    "Huh?"

    "Why??" Li Manshu was baffled.

    "If Manni really ends up with Yang Hao, your status changes!" Tao Ying exined.

    "My status changes??"

    Li Manshu didn''t grasp her friend''s point. "What can change about me, an ex-wife?"

    "No, no, no!"

    Tao Ying gestured with her hands dismissively, then cheekily added, "In addition to being an ex-wife, you''ll also be an ''Aunt''."

    "They say a sister-inw is half of a brother-inw''s butt, so as an ''Aunt,'' wouldn''t it be the same for you?"

    "Men like excitement,"

    "Once Manni gets together with Yang Hao, you''ll have the ''Aunt Buff.'' Then, just linger around him, and I don''t believe he won''t take an interest in you as his ''Aunt''!"

 Chapter 181 : 174, The babysitter cant just accompany the daughter (asking for monthly votes)

    Li Manshu was startled, she hadn''t thought it was possible to manipte the situation like this.

    She seriously considered it, and if she couldn''t remarry, this could be seen as a roundabout way of achieving her goal.

    Yeah, there seemed to be a Mr. Lei who did just that, trying to turn his ex-wife into a mistress!

    Indeed, no man was up to any good!

    Always wanting more even after gaining a lot!

    However, Li Manshu was wrong about Yang Hao; if they weren''t former spouses, there might have been a possibility.

    Her so-called Aunt status might have been an advantage, but their situations were different.

    Yang Hao was a man who wouldn''t tolerate any sand in his eyes, he could never ept a woman who had betrayed him!

    So, it was ultimately just a fantasy of two women.

    "If Yang Hao really ends up with Manni, that would actually be good for Xixi," Find adventures at m v lem|p-yr

    "No need to worry about Xixi getting bullied by a stepmother."

    Tao Ying spoke up again.

    "Hmm, that''s true."

    Li Manshu nodded, "But the best scenario would still be if I could remarry Yang Hao."

    The ex-wife still hadn''t given up on the idea of remarriage, for being a mistress was nowhere near as prestigious as being the official wife!

    That was just ast resort.

    "It would be best to remarry, but that''s too difficult."

    Tao Ying shook her head gently.

    "No matter how difficult, I must try!!"

    Li Manshu clenched her teeth, thinking about the vi in Jiangzhong Haoting, the mansion in Star Cloud Bay, and the shares in Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, she suddenly felt full of motivation.

    As long as she could remarry, all of these could be hers!!

    Suddenly, the familiar "battle song" began ying in her mind:

    For all the pain clung to love,

    For all the injuries held onto hate,

    ...

    From now on, please call me Li Pinru!!

    The next day.

    Her father-inw and mother-inw drove back to their hometown in Gucheng County.

    Having the self-driving assist meant there was no worry about Li Baojun driving long distances alone.

    It has to be said that Wenjie''s self-driving feature was truly a luxury for long trips.

    Yang Hao, who hadn''t dealt with "government affairs" for two days, was punctual in showing up at the CEO''s office today.

    And the CEO''s office had a neer.

    It was a new CEO assistant personally recruited by Cai Meichen, also in a supporting role.

    This was something Yang Hao had previously instructed: to hire someone who could be useful, given that Wang Bingru was just an intern who had gotten in through connections, had limited capabilities, and was going to pursue her master''s degree in September.

    Hence the necessity of hiring a capable CEO assistant.

    Cai Meichen had already finalized this over the past couple of days, leading the CEO''s office to advance from the era of the Four Golden Flowers to that of the Five Golden Flowers!

    The new CEO assistant, named Fan Linlin, had a pretty high face value, but was a bit short; however, it wasn''t fair to call her short since the other four in the CEO''s office were all quite tall, with Sun Xinyi at 172cm, Wang Bingru at 170cm, Cai Meichen at 168cm, and Xu Yali at 166cm.

    Still, the Five Golden Flowers of the CEO''s office, standing together, were quite a sight for sore eyes, especially now that the weather was hot and everyone had started to dress cooler, a nce across the room revealed a screen full of long white legsˇ­

    "Mr. Yang, this is Fan Linlin, the new CEO assistant."

    Cai Meichen was briefing Fan Linlin on her duties when she saw Yang Hao, the CEO, arrive and promptly stopped.

    "Hello, Mr. Yang."

    Fan Linlin had a sweet voice with a hint of a lisp.

    "Mhm."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, satisfied with the appearance of the new CEO assistant, who did not bring down the overall aesthetic of the CEO''s office.

    As for her work capabilities, Yang Hao didn''t have to worry at all; if Cai Meichen had chosen her, it meant her work abilities were undoubtedly up to the mark.

    "Mr. Yang, I have some work matters to report to you."

    After introducing the new assistant, Cai Meichen spoke again.

    "Well,e with me."

    Yang Hao waved his hand and followed the "acting CEO" into the office, and he casually consumed a Study Card.

    His task at this stage was still to learn, and he wasn''t going to make any major decisions until he felt his abilities were sufficient.

    The two sat down on the guest sofa, where Cai Meichen first reported and exined the work content of the past two days, and then suggested establishing a "self-media marketing department."

    "The self-media marketing department differs significantly from traditional marketing. Our group is currently following the path of traditional marketing. Advertising revenue has been declining over the years, so, I think it''s necessary to set up a self-media marketing department..."

    Cai Meichen borated on the benefits of establishing a self-media marketing department and had even nned out the future development direction of the department.

    "Hmm, that''s fine."

    Yang Hao nodded. Since the self-media operations center was established, setting up a corresponding self-media marketing department wouldn''t be a problem, especially since it matched current development trends.

    "Does Mr. Yang have any suitable candidates for self-media marketing? Preferably someone who understands both traditional operations and self-media operations."

    "If not, then I''ll conduct a public recruitment."

    Actually, the first half of Cai Meichen''s sentence was just a casual question, showing her regard for the president''s opinions.

    In her view, the president who was ustomed to hands-off management would be toozy to deal with such matters.

    However, when Cai Meichen mentioned the need for talent skilled in both traditional and self-media operations,

    Yang Hao immediately thought of "Mr. Wolong," Liu Zifeng, whom he had yet to summon.

    This guy had sold wine and health products before selling cars, always engaging in sales work, andter went from an ordinary salesperson to a sales champion, finally bing the marketing manager of an Audi 4S shop.

    With the rise of short videos, he began to lead the store''s sales staff in live streaming; the official ount of the Audi 4S store he worked at now had over four hundred thousand followers.

    Indeed, he was someone who understood both traditional marketing and self-media marketing.

    Of course, that was secondary; the main point was that Feng was one of his own, reliable.

    "I have a candidate for the head of the self-media marketing department."

    Yang Hao provided a positive response.

    "Uh, that''s great!"

    Cai Meichen was somewhat surprised but nodded her head.

    "Mr. Yang, there''s another matter. The group''s thirdrgest shareholder, Director Wu, is selling off his shares. It seems hecks confidence in you as the new CEO."

    Cai Meichen spoke solemnly again.

    The current shareholding structure of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group is: the government holds 51%, Yang Hao personally holds 28%, and the thirdrgest shareholder, Wu Zhentao, owns 10%...

    "Go talk to him. I''ll personally acquire his 10% of shares."

    Yang Hao made this decision quite decisively, mainly because he had just sheared the System for a hefty sum the day before, and his ount bnce now was in the nine figures. Taking out a few tens of millions to buy Wu Zhentao''s shares was well within his means.

    "Alright, then I will go talk to Director Wu today."

    Cai Meichen agreed, then got up to take her leave, ready to continue working.

    Yang Hao looked at this amply figured office director and suddenly thought of something, then asked, "Director Cai, are you thirty-three this year?"

    "Yes."

    Cai Meichen nodded with a tinge of gloom, internally criticizing the CEO for hisck of manners: You shouldn''t casually ask a woman''s ageˇŞit''smon social etiquette!

    Thirty-three years old, so that''s a 9-point deduction...

    Yang Hao sized up Cai Meichen again. He felt her rating was probably around 90 points. The pros included strong work capability, but the cons were that her looks and figure didn''t quite match up to Yibao or his own Aunt.

    Therefore, Director Cai was not the best choice for the 4th NPC, and if he waited another year, she might be directly convertible to a buff.

    If the NPC had just over 80 points, then even a buff would offer better value for money!

    In thest two days, Yang Hao had been pondering over the 4th NPC because the task for the 3rd NPC Yibao was difficult toplete. He needed a new NPC to fill the gap.

    Otherwise, there would be no high-quality tasks!

    "Mr. Yang, if there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving now,"

    Seeing that Yang Hao asked about her age but didn''t continue the topic, Cai Meichen spoke again.

    "Yes, go ahead."

    Coming back to his senses, Yang Hao gently waved his hand, allowing the future buff to leave.

    Having ruled out Cai Meichen, Yang Hao silently considered the candidates for the 4th NPC in his mind. Currently, the ones he interacted with more and had fostered deeper emotions with, aside from his Aunt Li Manni, were the nanny Jiang Yuqi and temporary girlfriend Guan Mengmeng.

    The nanny Jiang Yuqi was always bustling about in front of him, and her looks and figure were no less appealing than Yibao''s. Not to upgrade the nanny''s function would be a waste.

    As a nanny, you can''t just apany the master''s daughter to sleep; you should also consider the master''s feelings, right?

 Chapter 182 : 175, A Kiss from the Moonlight (Requesting Monthly Votes)

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task: [Yu Jiujiu''s Wish]

    Reward 1: Sign Language Skill (S-level)

    Reward 2: Lip-reading Skill (S-level)

    Just as Yang Hao was considering the choice for NPC No.4, the System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Uh?

    This must be Yu Jiujiu''s brother''spletion of the artificial cochlear imnt surgery, right?

    Yang Hao had previously lent one million to this Blue Buff, who immediately used the money to fulfill her wish to have her brother get an artificial cochlear imnt.

    In fact, it is most ideal to imnt artificial cochlear imnts between the ages of 1 and 6, and though the effects can be somewhat diminished past that age, it still varies from person to person. Before the surgery, the hospital would make an assessment based on the examination results. Yu Jiujiu''s brother, Yu Dongdong, was considered to still benefit from the surgery.

    Therefore, the hospital performed the artificial cochlear imnt surgery on Yu Dongdong today.

    At the same time as Yang Hao received the feedback from the System, Yu Jiujiu also sent him a message: Hao, Dongdong haspleted the cochlear imnt surgery, thank you.

    Although the message was brief, Yang Hao could sense that Yu Jiujiu must be very excited right now.

    "Which hospital is it? I''lle over and visit Dongdong."

    Yang Hao felt it was necessary to visit this Blue Buff at a time like this. Without a doubt, she must have wanted to share her joy with someone else at this moment.

    After waiting a moment, Yu Jiujiu''s message came back: Jiangcheng City Second People''s Hospital, Inpatient Building, Room 1603.

    Jiangcheng Second Hospital?

    What a coincidence!

    Turns out, Yu Dongdong''s surgery was performed at the hospital where Guan Mengmeng worked, although Guan Mengmeng was an internist, and Yu Dongdong''s surgery would have been in the otryngology department.

    Yang Hao walked out of his office where his two secretaries and two assistants were busy at work.

    Hm, the executive office is starting to mean business.

    Yang Hao nodded in satisfaction and then left the executive office under the gaze of several beautiful eyes.

    "Xinyi, haven''t you and Mr. Yang been getting along? You didn''t even go to report to him today."

    After Yang Hao left, Xu Yali leaned in close to Sun Xinyi and teased her in a low voice.

    Sun Xinyi knew what she meant by "reporting for work" and her pretty face blushed slightly. However, the current Yibao, no longer the same as before, now an intermediate water mage, had the ability to counter her best friend''s teasing.

    "You have time to think about all this nonsense; you might as well go find a boyfriend, then you can practice on your own!"

    Sun Xinyi pursed her lips lightly.

    "You still have the mood to tease me."

    "Looks like there''s no cold war going on!"

    Seeing her best friend in a good mood, Xu Yali dismissed her own spection.

    "Mr. Yang is very busy. It''s not possible for him to be with me every day, but we still send messages."

    Yibao was very understanding and not the clingy type.

    "Okay, good to know you''re doing well."

    "Madam CEO!!"

    Xu Yali added another tease before heading back to her own workstation.

    Yang Hao drove away from Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, then stopped by a florist to buy a bouquet of flowersˇŞvisiting a patient required a bit of ceremony, after all.

    But just bringing flowers seemed a bit dry. By chance, there was a Huawei Experience Center nearby. Yang Hao decided to buy a Huawei MateX5.

    Although the hearing provided by an artificial cochlear imnt couldn''tpare to that of a normal person, the recipient would still be able to hear the world around them. Yang Hao thought of setting up this "little brother-inw" with a smartphone.

    He himself was using a MateX5, and found it quite handy.

    "Forget it, make it two more!"

    At the checkout, Yang Hao said to the saleswoman.

    "Uh, okay!"

    The saleswoman was momentarily stunned, then ecstatic inside.

    After all, she earned amission on each sale, and the MateX5 was the most expensive phone in the store, with Yang Hao purchasing the top-tier 16GB+1TB version, priced at 16,999 yuan.

    And this gentleman had just bought three phones in one go, making the saleswoman feel as if she were picking up free money.

    The three colors of the phones were Feather Sand White, Feather Sand ck, and Fantasy Purple.

    The white and ck were for Yu Jiujiu and her brother.

    The Fantasy Purple was meant for the magnanimous Doctor Guan. Yesterday, when he took his mother-inw, Kang Huizhi, to see the doctor, Doctor Guan had been a big help. Giving her a phone was both a thank you and a way to make asting impression.

    After all, considering Guan Mengmeng''s overall qualities, her rating as an NPC would likely not be lower than that of Yibao.

    Arrived at Jiangcheng Second Hospital.

    Yang Hao first went to the inpatient department, then took the elevator to the 16th floor.

    1603 was a standard three-person ward.

    All three beds were upied, and at that moment, Yu Jiujiu was sitting by the bed near the window. On the bedy a young man in his twenties who was clearly her brother, Yu Dongdong.

    "Hao, you''re here."

    Yu Jiujiu quickly got up to greet him, regarding him as her benefactor in her heart.

    Before anything else, Yang Hao handed her the fresh flowers he carried, and then sized up the affordable young brother-inw lying in the bed.

    The kid looked pretty spirited, with delicate facial features. That was to be expected since Yu Jiujiu had good looks, and as her brother, he wouldn''t be too far off.

    "Dongdong, hello there!"

    "Can you hear me?"

    Yang Hao smiled and waved to Yu Dongdong on the bed.

    "Hao, the cochlear imnt hasn''t been turned on yet, it will take about a month before we can activate and adjust it, and then he needs to receive proper stimtion, followed by speech therapy and learning. Only then he will gradually be able to hear sounds..."

    Yu Jiujiu exined from the side.

    "Uh..."

    "I see!"

    Yang Hao really didn''t know cochlear imnts worked like that; he thought Dongdong would be able to hear immediately.

    "Looks like I bought this gift a little early, but he''ll be able to use it soon."

    While speaking, Yang Hao took out two MateX5 phones, cing one beside Yu Dongdong.

    Right now Yu Dongdong''s ears were bandaged, but his hands were free. He picked up the exquisitely packaged phone box that Yang Hao had ced beside him. A shocked expression appeared on his face, and then he started gesturing to his sister Yu Jiujiu...

    If it had been before, Yang Hao naturally wouldn''t have understood, but now he possessed top-level signnguage and lip-reading skills, easily grasping the meaning behind Yu Dongdong''s gestures.

    He first asked his sister who Yang Hao was, then why this person was giving him a gift.

    Yang Hao pretended not to understand, waiting for Yu Jiujiu''s response, then saw her sign back: He is your sister''s boyfriend. He gave you the gift to celebrate you soon hearing the sounds of this world.

    Upon receiving his sister''s response, Yu Dongdong immediately made a gesture of thanks towards Yang Hao.

    "Hao, Dongdong says thank you."

    Yu Jiujiu tranted for him.

    Yang Hao smilingly nodded, acting as if he didn''t understand, which allowed him to covertly observe the siblings "secret conversation." It was quite interesting.

    "Hao, you should have just bought Dongdong a phone; why did you get me one too? These phones are expensive!"

    Although Yu Jiujiu said this, she felt very warm inside, which showed that Yang Hao was also thinking of her.

    "It''s just a phone, it''s not such a big deal!"

    Yang Hao waved nonchntly but thought to himself: You''ve already said I''m the boyfriend, giving a phone isn''t too much!

    Yu Jiujiu wanted to be polite for a bit longer, but considering Yang Hao''s wealth, he really wouldn''t make a big deal out of a phone. Insisting further would have made her seem a bit pretentious.

    "Jiujiu, I brought back lunch..."

    Just then, a woman''s voice came from the doorway of the ward.

    Yang Hao instinctively turned his head to nce and then saw a rather delicate-looking woman carrying several boxed meals into the room.

    The woman wasn''t tall, about 160 cm. She had fair skin and though not stunning, she radiated a gentle and tranquil charm.

    Upon seeing Yang Hao, the woman paused, then greeted, "You must be Hao. Jiujiu was just talking about you."

    "Hao, this is my friend Jingxue," Yu Jiujiu introduced from the side.

    "Hello."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly in greeting.

    "I was worried Dongdong wouldn''t have enough to eat, and I happened to buy an extra portion. If you don''t mind, Hao, please join us for lunch."

    The woman named Jingxue ced the lunch she had bought on the windowsill and extended an invitation to Yang Hao.

    "No thanks, I have ns with a friend."

    Yang Hao waved his hand: "You guys go ahead and eat. Jiujiu, I''ll be leaving."

    "Hao, let me walk you out."

    In this situation, Yu Jiujiu didn''t insist further. She followed Yang Hao out of the ward, even escorting him to the elevator. Just as the elevator arrived, she made a stealthy move and kissed Yang Hao on the cheek, then returned to the ward.

    Yang Hao touched his cheek where he was unexpectedly kissed, smiled and shook his head, feeling somewhat like he was in a romance.

    This surprise attack from a former crush unexpectedly brought back some memories of his immature youth.

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 Chapter 183: 176, could you please step aside? (Asking for monthly passes)

    When Yu Jiujiu returned to the ward, Wang Jingxue was fidgeting with the MateX5 that Yang Hao had given her.

    "Hao, was it a gift?"

    Seeing Yu Jiujiu return, Wang Jingxue asked.

    "Mhm," Yu Jiujiu nodded.

    "He really is a big boss! To give away two MateX5, that''s over thirty thousand yuan!" Wang Jingxue eximed with emotion.

    Yu Jiujiu nodded again, "Two phones really aren''t much for him."

    "Jiujiu, seize the chance; not every rich person is this generous!"

    Wang Jingxue advised earnestly.

    The two had met while Yu Jiujiu was working off-campus during her university years, and had known each other for more than a decade.

    But Wang Jingxue never went to college. She dropped out of high school and started working in Jiangcheng. She was Yu Jiujiu''s only friend and the one who had brought her to the pedicure town.

    Even though she was just an ordinary technician, she lent Yu Jiujiu a life-saving sum of money when Yu Dongdong met with a car ident!

    You must know that money was hard-earned by her!

    At that time, Yu Jiujiu''s rtives all avoided her, as if only her uncle from the countryside, who worked thend, gave her five thousand yuan.

    So, the saying "More often than not, the generous ones are butchered, the heartless ones are schrs" does hold some truth.

    When Yu Jiujiu needed help the most, the ones who extended a helping hand were a technician from a foot bath city and a farmer working thend in a rural area!

    Internal Medicine.

    Room 312.

    It was almost time for the lunch break.

    A male doctor, who looked about thirty years old and had a smiling face, said to Guan Mengmeng, "Doctor Guan, a new Japanese restaurant has opened on the street behind our hospital. How about we go try it out, my treat?"

    This male doctor''s name was Xue Hua, and he had been pursuing Guan Mengmeng for a while now.

    However, neither his looks nor his personality were to Guan Mengmeng''s taste. In fact, Guan Mengmeng had already clearly refused him, but Xue Hua was not giving up.

    "Doctor Xue, you should direct your energy towards someone else."

    "I have a boyfriend."

    Guan Mengmeng, a member of the post-2000 generation, was quite direct, and she made her stance clear once again.

    "Doctor Guan, don''t lie to me,"

    "I''ve been observing for a long time. You always leave work by yourself; where is this boyfriend of yours?" Xue Hua shrugged his shoulders and added, "Doctor Guan, perhaps you don''t know enough about me. Once you do, you''ll find that I actually have a lot of good points..."

    "Sorry, Doctor Xue, you''re really not my type!"

    Guan Mengmeng shook her head with regret.

    "Then what is your type?"

    "If I work hard in that direction, won''t that be okay?" This Xue Hua was a bit of a sycophant. Despite Guan Mengmeng''s clear stance, he still refused to give up.

    "I like tall guys, at least 180 cm or above."

    Seeing that he was relentless, Guan Mengmeng set out her conditions.

    And with the first condition, Xue Hua was already disqualified, as he was not even 175 cm tall.

    "Also, I like older men, a bit more mature."

    "Best if it''s a domineering CEO..." Guan Mengmeng continued.

    Listening to her, Xue Hua was stunned, and finally, he retorted disdainfully, "Doctor Guan, forgive my bluntness, but your requirements are a bit outrageous."

    "Where are there so many domineering CEOs!"

    "Especially CEOs over 180 cm tall who aren''t that old; this is just a pipe dream!"

    Tap, tap, tap...

    Just as Xue Hua finished speaking, someone knocked on the consultation room door.

    In fact, Guan Mengmeng had left the door of her consultation room slightly ajar because Xue Hua hade to find her, so she had intentionally left a gap to avoid any suspicion.

    Therefore, the person knocking on the door could very likely have heard the conversation between the two.

    "Come in."

    Guan Mengmeng felt relieved; being alone with Xue Hua made her quite ufortable.

    She was ready to thoroughly diagnose this patient who had arrived in thest two minutes before the lunch break.

    However, when she saw the "patient" who walked into the consultation room, she was stunned.

    Then her heart surged with joy.

    This "temporary boyfriend" couldn''t have arrived at a more perfect time.

    "Mengmeng, is it lunch break time?"

    After entering the consultation room, Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    However, as soon as he spoke, Xue Hua was bewildered.

    Mengmeng?

    I didn''t even dare to call her Mengmeng, okay?

    Who the hell are you??

    Xue Hua subconsciously nced at the man who had entered the hospital room and then felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.

    First off, the man was half a head taller than him and had a sufficiently sturdy and tall build.

    That was just secondaryˇŞthe man looked a bit older but had an outstanding overall temperament. Dressed in a suit, he really had a bit of a domineering CEO vibe.

    "And there''s one minute left."

    Guan Mengmeng responded with a smile, her fair cheeks revealing two small dimples.

    "Doctor Guan, who is this?"

    Xue Hua asked curiously.

    "My boyfriend, Yang Hao."

    Guan Mengmeng replied without hesitation, the shield that had presented itself was too good not to use.

    "Huh?"

    Xue Hua was taken aback. He had always thought that Guan Mengmeng was lying about having a boyfriend.

    He hadn''t expected the real deal to show up today.

    "Mengmeng, who is this?"

    Yang Hao walked over to Guan Mengmeng and casually asked.

    "Doctor Xue, from the same department," Guan Mengmeng replied.

    "Doctor Xue, nice to meet you."

    Yang Hao immediately greeted Doctor Xue with a smile.

    "Oh, hello..."

    Xue Hua responded numbly, still a bit dazed.

    This boyfriend had appeared so suddenly, and he seemed to be over 180 cm tall, with the air of a domineering boss from his attire and demeanor.

    "Brother Yang, may I ask where you are employed?"

    Xue Hua wanted to get a grasp of Yang Hao''s background, to make aparison.

    He wanted to know where he fell short!

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    Yang Hao responded indifferently with four words.

    "Brother Yang is a journalist??" Upon hearing that Yang Hao was with Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, Xue Hua immediately made his own assumption.

    "No."

    Yang Hao shook his head slightly.

    "Then, an editor?" Xue Hua asked again.

    "No, not that either."

    Yang Hao shook his head once more.

    "Not a journalist and not an editor??" Xue Hua was at a loss for words, as in his mind, ces like the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were filled with editors, journalists, and other staff members.

    "Doctor Xue, my boyfriend is the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    Guan Mengmeng revealed the answer directly. She announced it so openly mainly to take the opportunity of Yang Hao''s presence to permanently rid herself of the "nuisance" Xue Hua, to make him give uppletely.

    "The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group??"

    Xue Hua''s face showed utter shock as his mouth hung open. He truly hadn''t expected Guan Mengmeng to actually have a domineering CEO boyfriend!

    No wonder she could describe her mate selection standards so specifically earlier; there was indeed a real person behind them.

    Xue Hua took a closer look at Yang Hao, who really did match the description Guan Mengmeng had given earlier.

    "Mengmeng, I brought you a new phone."

    At that moment, Yang Hao handed over the MateX5 he was holding to Guan Mengmeng.

    "Ah?"

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    "It''s not even a holiday, why is there a gift?" Guan Mengmeng was somewhat surprised.

    Yang Hao just smiled gently, "No one said you can only give gifts on holidays, right~"

    "Hehe, that''s true."

    Guan Mengmeng beamed a radiant smile, first ncing at the delicate packaging box before promptly tearing open the wrap.

    "Wow, this purple is so beautiful!"

    Guan Mengmeng truly liked it. Her delicate face was full of surprise and delight.

    And Xue Hua recognized that Yang Hao had given a MateX5, a phone worth sixteen to seventeen thousand, handed over just like that.

    This really did give off a bit of a domineering CEO''s feel!

    As Xue Hua was silently mulling it over, he heard Yang Hao say cheerfully, "Doctor Xue, perhaps you should excuse yourself?"

    "The uing scene might not be suitable for you to witness!"

 Chapter 184: 177, Temporary Boyfriend 2.0 Version (Asking for Monthly Votes)

    "Uh?"

    Xue Hua was slightly shocked, but then he understood the implication behind Yang Hao''s words.

    Couples naturally want to be intimate when they meet, so it would be inappropriate for him to stay.

    However, Yang Hao''s words hit Xue Hua right in the heart. Guan Mengmeng, the lively and cheerful intern with stunning looks and figure, had caught Xue Hua''s attention as soon as she arrived at the hospital. Not long after, he hadunched his pursuit and had been courting her for almost half a year now.

    Yet now, the goddess he had been longing for was about to be intimate with another man, one could imagine the taste in his heart.

    Guan Mengmeng, who also understood the meaning behind Yang Hao''s words, blushed slightly, but she knew that Yang Hao was just trying to get rid of Xue Hua for her.

    "Then, I won''t disturb you..."

    Ultimately, Xue Hua felt too embarrassed to stay any longer. He said dryly and walked out of the office in frustration.

    However, the guy had a little trick up his sleeve, not closing the office door on purpose, as if that could prevent the two people inside from being intimate.

    But no sooner had he stepped out of the office than a loud door closing sound followed!

    And with that sound, his heart sunk to the bottom. Although the weather in Jiangcheng was almost summer, the bgm in his mind was "snowkes fluttering, north wind blowing."

    Xue Hua suddenly felt a connection to the character "Yuan Hua" in the movies!

    Just wondering if he could turn the tables like Yuan Huater on, although it was just a fantasy, but after years of twists and turns, the sad man Yuan Hua still ended up with his goddess...

    Inside the office.

    Guan Mengmeng shyly said, "Yang, thank you!"

    "I guess he won''t bother me anymore..."

    Yang Hao teased with a smile, "Actually, the guy looks pretty good."

    "He''s not my type!"

    Guan Mengmeng pouted and shook her head.

    "So, what''s your type?"

    Yang Hao asked the same question as Xue Hua did.

    "Uh..."

    Guan Mengmeng was at a loss for words; she dared not repeat what she had said to Xue Hua.

    However, Guan Mengmeng wouldn''t let herself be put in an awkward situation. She immediately picked up the MateX5 to change the topic, "Yang, why did you suddenly give me a phone, and such an expensive one at that!"

    Yang Hao shrugged with a smile, "I told you gifts don''t need a reason. It''s the thought that counts."

    "Yeah, I love it!"

    Guan Mengmeng nodded again and again, but because she nodded a bit too vigorously, the bulging area at her chest shook dramatically, tracing several breathtaking curves.

    Before meeting Guan Mengmeng, Yang Hao only had a literal understanding of "baby-faced giant B," asionally seeing simr gimmicks in movies from the Ind Nation, but they all seemed a bit exaggerated.

    But Doctor Guan truly matched that description, especially when she took off her white coat; it was hard to associate her with the profession of a doctor.

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    (Here''s a random image, roughly the idea.)

    Among the women around Yang Hao, Guan Mengmeng was probably the shortest, around 162 or 163 cm in height, but her body proportions were incredible. Plus, with a youthful-looking face, she could easily arouse certain desires in men.

    And as experienced drivers know, smaller cars are easier to handle, more agile, and if the headlights are big and bright, that''s even better, providing another path to explore...

    "Yang, it''s almost time for lunch break."

    "Since you gave me such a valuable phone, let me treat you to a big meal!"

    Guan Mengmeng said with a beaming smile. She was the lively type and didn''t y coy after receiving a gift she liked; she eagerly activated her brand-new MateX5, even taking a couple of selfies.

    "OK."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded.

    He had indeede to invite Guan Mengmeng for lunch and to bond a little with Doctor Guan,ying the groundwork for gaining an NPC ally.

    The two left the office together, and the 182 cm tall Yang Hao and the 162 cm tall Guan Mengmeng walking side by side formed the most endearing height difference.

    "By the way, Yang, you haven''t forgotten abouting over to my ce for dinner, have you?"

    While going downstairs, Guan Mengmeng asked.

    "Of course not, I''m looking forward to it!"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded his head.

    "How about tonight then?"

    The previous appointment was for the weekend, but Guan Mengmeng was obviously a bit eager. Anyway, her mother was retired and at home, so she had plenty of time to prepare avish dinner that afternoon.

    "That works."

    Yang Hao didn''t have ns for that evening, so he agreed right away.

    "Since I''m going to your ce tonight, do you mind if I invite your cousin and Feng to join us for lunch?"

    Yang Hao just happened to want to discuss the possibility of changing jobs with Liu Zifeng, aka Mr. Wolong. Jiangcheng Second Hospital wasn''t far from where he and Feng Lina worked at the 4S, so calling them over for lunch shouldn''t be a problem.

    "Of course I don''t mind, then I''ll call my cousin right away."

    Guan Mengmeng immediately made a call to Feng Lina, and then both parties agreed to meet at a nearby Western restaurant.

    Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng arrived first and found a quiet private room.

    After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Liu Zifeng and Feng Lina also hurried over, both wearing their work uniforms from the storeˇŞit actually looked a bit like they were wearing matching couple outfits.

    "What''s with you two?"

    "Don''t tell me you''re secretly together??"

    After sitting down, Feng Lina asked with a chuckle. In fact, she had told her cousin about Yang Hao buying two Porsches from her.

    She hoped to give her cousin a sense of urgency, this Brother Yang was really loaded.

    So, seeing them together today, Feng Lina really thought there might have been some developments.

    "It looks like it!"

    "Hao, look at you!"

    "Secretly pulling off such a big move!"

    Liu Zifeng joined in with the teasing.

    Yang Hao gave a nce at this guy joining in the fun, "Is it such a big deal?"

    "Should I have a good chat with Nana..."

    "Uh!"

    "Stop kidding around, what would I have done!!"

    Liu Zifeng immediately backed down; of course, he knew Yang Hao was alluding to that day at the foot massage ce.

    That night, Young Master Liu took on five in the King''s Canyon!

    It was pretty explosive!

    It''s just that if Feng Lina found out about this, he figured he''d probably be single again.

    "Hao, what''s going on?"

    "Let''s chat about it in detail..."

    Feng Lina was indeed interested.

    "Nothing much, just got drunk and vomited all over some waitress..."

    Yang Hao felt this was not really lying, as Liu Zifeng had indeed gotten drunk that day and did indeed vomit on a waitress, and he might as well have vomited in her mouth for all he knew.

    "Liu Zifeng, aren''t you disgusting!"

    "Drink less next time!" Feng Lina took it for the truth and made a face.

    Liu Zifeng silently gave Yang Hao a thumbs up, thinking to himself: My brother Hao really has let loose since his divorce.

    This damn road is drivable too!

    "Hey, Mengmeng, did you get a new phone?"

    "And it''s the MateX5!!"

    Feng Lina noticed the dazzling Phantom Purple MateX5 in Guan Mengmeng''s hands and couldn''t help but sigh.

    For the average worker, this phone was really too expensive!

    Even a Porsche salesperson like Feng Lina with a decent ie would have to think twice before buying this phone.

    "The phone was a gift from Brother Yang."

    Guan Mengmeng said with a smile.

    "I knew it!"

    Feng Lina joked, "Hao uses the ck one, and yours is purple. They''re clearly a couple''s set!"

    It was only when she said this that Guan Mengmeng realized that Yang Hao also used a MateX5, the ck one at that, which really could make a couple''s set with her purple one.

    So we''re using a couple''s phones...

    Could it be that the temporary boyfriend could actually be official?

    However, my cousin said he also gave Porsches to other girls, probably also not an ordinary rtionship!

    So, someone like him can only be a temporary boyfriend, right!!

    Ding!

    Random task triggered: [Guan Mengmeng''s Temporary Boyfriend]

    Task content: Within 24 hours, y the role of Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend.

    Task reward 1: Double cashback on spending during the role-y period.

    Task reward 2: Willow Leaf Saber Skill (S-rank)

    (Note: The Willow Leaf Saber Skill is one of the ancient execution methods. After perfecting the technique with 108 strikes, the target can still remain alive.)

 Chapter 185: 178, can the NPC be a foreign girl? (asking for monthly votes)

    ```

    Yang Hao remembered there was a medical journal called "The Lancet" that seemed pretty prestigious in the medical world; he never imagined there would also be a cutting technique named after it.

    And damn it, to be able tond 108 cuts without being fatal, that was just terrifying.

    There was a news story before, right? A top student from a medical school furiously stabbed her boyfriend 27 times, avoiding vital organs with each strike, and only got sentenced for minor injuries!

    After that news came out, many people joked that one must never marry a doctor, too scary!

    But Yang Hao''s current thoughts were: What? Only 27 stabs? Watch me try stabbing you 108 times!

    However, if it were Doctor Guan he was ''stabbing'', of course, he couldn''t use a knife.

    "Feng, has work been going smoothlytely?"

    After some casual conversation, Yang Hao steered the topic toward work.

    "It''s been okay, but if Nana and I get married, it''s highly likely that one of us will need to resign."

    "Thepany frowns upon us being a couple both employed there."

    At the moment, one was working at an Audi 4S dealership, and the other at a Porsche 4S dealership; there hadn''t been any work crossovers yet, but if Liu Zifeng wanted to get a promotion, he''d have to move to the headquarters, which would mean he''d indirectly be Feng Lina''s superior.

    "If that''s the case, then you should resign ande help me out."

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush, stating his proposition directly.

    "You bet!"

    "Hao, I''ve been waiting for you to say that!"

    Liu Zifeng''s eyes lit up. Thest time Yang Hao moved into Star Cloud Bay, he had expressed his desire to join his good brother.

    Working for others couldn''tpare to thefort of working for a good brother like Yang Hao.

    Mainly because the two were not just fair-weather friends but could share adversity, so Liu Zifeng felt secure mixing with Yang Hao, knowing he wouldn''t be screwed over.

    "Hao, what are you nning to have him do?"

    Hearing that her boyfriend was going to hang out with Yang Hao, Feng Lina was naturally quite happy, but she was also concerned about his position after the move.

    "Our Jiangcheng Newspaper Group has set up a self-media operations center, and we are now preparing to establish a self-media marketing department!"

    Yang Hao looked at Liu Zifeng and said, "Feng, I n on making you the manager of the self-media marketing department, to build a self-media marketing team as soon as possible."

    "Does that mean I''m going to join the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    Liu Zifeng asked, quite excited.

    "Yeah."

    "I''m ready to join at any time!" Yang Hao nodded in affirmation.

    "You bet!"

    Liu Zifeng chuckled, "Hao, you''ve got good judgment. With me, Wolong, at your side, I''m certain I can help you conquer the world!"

    "I hope you really are a true Wolong," Yang Hao said with a smile.

    "Absolutely genuine!"

    "Our ancestors have been tilling the soil in Nanyang for how many years now..."

    Liu Zifeng''s im wasn''t entirely nonsensical; his great-grandfather''s generation was from Suizhou.

    And the Nanyang mentioned in "The Memorial of the Outgoing General" refers to the Nanyang Prefecture, which includes the current Nanyang City, parts of Suizhou and Xiangfan cities.

    So, Liu Zifeng saying that his ancestors had been tilling the soil in Nanyang was somewhat credible.

    The dinner was very enjoyable.

    When they were almost done eating, Guan Mengmeng took the initiative to foot the bill, and Yang Hao didn''t stop her, since it was agreed upon that she would pay when they came.

    "Hao, Mengmeng has a birthday next Wednesday, did you know that?"

    While Guan Mengmeng was paying the bill, Feng Lina whispered with a smile.

    "A birthday next week?"

    "What a coincidence!"

    This mission''s deadline was 24 hours, and Yang Hao had been mulling over an excuse to make a big expenditure.

    Now the reason had practically fallen into hisp, and although the birthday was the next week, preparing a gift a week in advance wasn''t going overboard, right?

    "Hao, shouldn''t you make a gesture?"

    In fact, Feng Lina wanted to suggest buying a Porsche or something, as her recent sales were all thanks to Yang Hao''s support.

    "Yeah, of course, I should make a gesture!"

    "Do you know which car Mengmeng likes from your store?"

    Yang Hao asked directly.

    "Of course, it''s the Panamera!"

    "When Mengmeng visited the storest time, she mentioned how good the Panamera looked!"

    "Hao, are you really buying Mengmeng a car?"

    Feng Lina asked with a smile.

    "Buy!"

    Yang Hao nodded, "After you head back to the store, handle the details, and have it delivered under Mengmeng''s apartment building tonight."

    "Ah?"

    "Seriously buying it!!"

    Feng Lina was only asking casually and hadn''t anticipated Yang Hao would actually go through with it.

    "Of course, I''m serious!"

    Yang Hao nodded again, then reminded her, "But remember to keep it a secret..."

    "Sure thing!"

    "Hao, you know I can keep a tight lid on things!"

    As Feng Lina spoke, she winked at Yang Hao because Guan Mengmeng had alreadye back from paying.

    Yang Hao caught the hint, dropping the subject.

    ```

    Four people left the restaurant.

    Feng Lina and Liu Zifeng headed back to the 4S shop where they worked, while Yang Hao gave Guan Mengmeng a ride back to the hospital.

    "Mengmeng, what hobbies do your parents have?"

    On the way back to the hospital, Yang Hao asked.

    "Hobbies?"

    Guan Mengmeng thought for a moment and said, "My dad likes calligraphy and painting, and my mom likes ying the piano!"

    "The piano at home has been yed for more than a decade..."

    With the feedback, Yang Hao nodded gently, and he had an idea for the afternoon''s shopping direction.

    "What time do you get off work? I''lle pick you up."

    Yang Hao parked the car at the hospital entrance and asked.

    "5:30."

    Guan Mengmeng actually wanted to say she had her own car, but when the words reached her lips, she swallowed them back. She could leave her car in the hospital parking lot and then enjoy the feeling of being picked up by her boyfriend after work.

    "Okay, see you after work!"

    After sending off his temporary girlfriend, Yang Hao drove straight to Jiangcheng''srgest Musical Instrument City.

    This ce sold all kinds of mainstream musical instruments.

    The eastern area of the second floor was dedicated to pianos, and although Yang Hao was not very familiar with pianos, he had heard of some brands, such as Steinway, the store he could see immediately upon going upstairs.

    This brand was known as the Herm¨¨s of the piano world, and even the least expensive imported upright piano would cost at least three hundred thousand, definitely not something average people could afford.

    Yang Hao strolled into the Steinway store and then heard a series of pleasant piano sounds.

    Following the music, he saw a foreign woman in a white bodycon dress, ying a piece by piano master Richard yderman, his debut piece "Bade Pour Adeline," with eyes half-closed.

    Her fingertips touched the keys, and the notes danced out as if mercury was spilling...

    The melodious tune matched her gracefully curvy figure beautifully.

    The piece was good.

    The person ying it was even better.

    The pianist foreigner''s looks and figure were very much in line with the aesthetic of Hua Country''s people: blonde hair, blue eyes, skin so white it gleamed, and a voluptuous figure, with the flesh growing in all the right ces.

    At that moment, Yang Hao suddenly had a thought: Could NPCs be foreign women too?

    He had never ''ridden a thoroughbred'' before!!

    And he was quite intrigued to experience it.

    "Sir, are you looking to buy a piano?"

    While Yang Hao was lost in his thoughts, the foreign woman ying the piano seemed to realize that a customer had arrived. She stopped ying, stood up, and asked in very standard Mandarin.

    When she was sitting on the piano bench, Yang Hao could already tell that she was quite tall, as her bright white long legs were very eye-catching.

    But when she stood up, her height still surprised Yang Hao, as she was almost eye level with him.

    However, she was wearing high heels, so her actual height should be around 175 cm.

    "Are you a salesperson?"

    Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "Yes, sir."

    "I can introduce you to whatever kind of piano you''d like to buy."

    "Oh, by the way, my name is Natasha."

    The foreign woman gave her name.

    "A Russian?"

    Her name had the characteristics of the Combat Nationality, so Yang Hao casually inquired.

    "Yes."

    Natasha nodded and then added with a smile, "However, I don''t like being called a bear, it feels like you''re calling me an ''old bear''!"

    Yang Hao didn''t expect the foreign woman to make a joke.

    "Old bear" was a derogatory term used by people in the northeast of Hua Country for Russians because of their abundant body hair and their infamous actions in the past there, which is why locals called them "old bear."

    "How about ''Combat Nationality'' then?"

    Yang Hao offered another term.

    "Mhm, that I can ept."

    "We are indeed the Combat Nationality!"

    Natasha nodded, then asked, "How may I address you, sir?"

    "Yang Hao."

    "Nice to meet you, Mr. Yang. Which price range of piano would you like? I can give you a detailed introduction..."

    Ding!

    A random task triggered: [Shocking International Friend]

    Task content: Purchase the most expensive piano in the store to let the international friend Natasha experience the financial power of a Hua Country tycoon.

    Task reward 1: Five times cashback on the spending amount

    Task reward 2: Max-level Russiannguage skill

    The voice of the System once again rang out.

    Yang Hao was slightly taken aback at first, followed by a surge of ecstasy.

    It wasn''t so much that the five times cashback was attractive, but rather that having a task meant NPCs could be without international boundaries.

    Thus, Natasha from the Combat Nationality could also potentially be the fourth NPC.

 Chapter 186: 179, as long as you have money, anywhere can be paradise (asking for monthly tickets)

    "Mr. Yang, did you hear me speak?"

    Seeing that Yang Hao didn''t answer her question and instead had a somewhat sleazy smile on his face, Natasha subconsciously frowned.

    She knew she fit the aesthetic preferences of Hua Country men, and during her half-year stay in Hua Country, she had received quite a few gestures of interest, so Mr. Yang''s reaction didn''t surprise her.

    She just felt a bit disdainful inside.

    Thinking this was yet another sleazy Hua Country man!

    "What is the most expensive piano in your store?"

    While Natasha was silently scoffing, Yang Hao suddenly asked.

    "The most expensive piano??"

    Natasha looked at this man she found a bit sleazy, shocked. She had been working at this piano shop for three months, and this was the first time a customer had asked such a question.

    "Miss Natasha, did you hear me speak?"

    Yang Hao smiled and repeated what Natasha had said before.

    "Mr. Yang, please follow me."

    Natasha snapped back to reality and then, smiling, led Yang Hao to a private room at the back of the shop.

    There was a grand piano there, though it was covered with a dust cover.

    "Mr. Yang, this model is the most expensive piano in our store, with a selling price of 3.19 million."

    "It''s our Steinway limited edition."

    Natasha pointed at the piano priced at 3.19 million and told Yang Hao.

    Her mind thought, wasn''t he asking for the most expensive one?

    Let''s see what he says now!

    Steinway, as a top-tier piano brand, had the cheapest piano in the store priced at over fifty thousand, which was considered the most basic entry-level model, and the prices for the upright pianos ranged from hundreds of thousands to several millions.

    And the price for grand pianos was over a million, with the most expensive reaching nearly two million!

    The limited edition grand piano that Natasha was introducing now was the only one priced over three million.

    "Okay."

    "Then I''ll take this piano!"

    Natasha had been waiting to see Yang Hao''s shocked expression, convinced that this Hua Country man would never have expected there to be a piano costing over three million in the shop.

    However, she didn''t see the shock on his face that she was expecting.

    Instead, he calmly said he would buy this piano.

    "Mr. Yang, are you sure you want to purchase this piano?"

    Natasha asked incredulously.

    "Of course."

    Yang Hao nodded, "Can you deliver it to my home?"

    "Certainly."

    "If you buy this piano, you can also enjoy a lifetime of free tuning services."

    "Mr. Yang, if there isn''t anything else, shall we go to the counter to settle the payment?"

    Natasha was anxious not to let this big client slip away.

    As a salesperson, she naturally had a salesmission, which was proportionate to the total sales amount.

    Due to the high unit price of Steinway pianos, themission rate wasn''t very high, at most 3%!

    If Yang Hao were to buy this piano worth 3.19 million, Natasha''smission would be 3% of the total sales amount, which amounted to over ny thousand.

    For Natasha, a foreign worker, this was naturally a huge sum of money!

    Therefore, this Combat Nationality beauty''s attitude towards Yang Hao, the sugar daddy, underwent a significant change.

    Before, Natasha thought this Hua Country man was somewhat sleazy.

    Now, she felt that her judgment was wed; a person who could spend 3.19 million on a piano must have high aspirations for music.

    How could such a piano-loving music enthusiast be sleazy!

    No, such a fervent music lover could definitely not be a sleazy person!

    The two went to the counter, where Yang Hao suavely proceeded to pay with his card.

    And Natasha''s anxious heart finally settled.

    Themission of over ny thousand was in her pocket!

    Using the Hua Country phrase she had learned, it was: Very nice!

    However, that was secondary; more importantly, she had met a Hua Country tycoon.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the mission: [Shocking International Friend]

    Congrattions, host, for receiving a cashback of 15.95 million.

    Congrattions, host, for acquiring the skill: Max-Level Russian.

    After Yang Hao made the payment, a series of system prompts rang out in his head.

    Following that, the bank sent a transfer notification of 15.95 million.

    Not bad.

    Show off and make money at the same time.

    Moreover, the 3.19 million was an expense for his temporary girlfriend, Guan Mengmeng.

    When settling the mission tomorrow, there should be a double cashback.

    That meant by purchasing the piano, he had swiped nearly twenty million from the System!

    One could say that was quite nice indeed.

    "Mr. Yang, let''s add each other on WeChat."

    "Then, you can send me the address."

    The stunning beauty from the Combat Nationality had taken the initiative to send a WeChat friend request.

    In reality, she could have simply written the address on the delivery note, but Natasha had still asked for WeChat, the implication of which was obvious.

    Yang Hao added her on WeChat and thought to himself, Who says foreign women aren''t materialistic??

    Human nature is the same everywhere.

    Some women from other countries can be even more materialistic than those in Hua Country.

    There are many videos on international short-video tforms testing how to pick up women, with one guy first attempting without a luxury car with little sess, and then with a luxury car achieving a stunning 100 percent sess rate.

    There was even a woman who, despite having a boyfriend right by her side, directly got in the guy''s car!

    Another misconception is that foreigners are all environmentally conscious, don''t engage inpetition, and like to drive small cars.

    The reality is not that they prefer small cars, but simply that they can''t afford anything else!

    Wealthy foreigners also drive luxury cars. Take the Ind Nation next door, for example, where ordinary people do indeed mostly drive cars of their own national brand, but the wealthy mostly drive BBA.

    As early as 2021, Mercedes-Benz''s sales in the Ind Nation surpassed their own upscale brand Lexus, and Porsche was also selling well there.

    Back in the ''90s, the Ind Nation''s consumption of luxury goods once ounted for 68 percent of the global total, and even today, there are still young women from the Ind Nation who resort topensated dating to get a certain luxury brand bag...

    So, when ites to materialism, the situation around the world is more or less the same.

    There''s no need to criticize anyone for it.

    To use a line from a movie: As long as you have money, anywhere can be paradise.

    It''s just the way it is, that''s damn reality!

    Yang Hao had just added the voluptuous Natasha on WeChat, then asked Feng Lina for Guan Mengmeng''s detailed address to send to the Combat Nationality beauty, and they agreed on a delivery time for the evening.

    "Mr. Yang, I''ll see you out."

    Natasha smiled as she escorted Yang Hao out of the piano shop, watching the Hua Country magnate get into the elevator and leave before she returned inside the store.

    At that moment, a fashionably dressed middle-aged woman hurried into the store: "Natasha, has our store''s treasure been sold?"

    This fashionable middle-aged woman was the owner of the piano shop.

    "Yes, boss!"

    "The buyer just left."

    Natasha replied with a grin.

    "Natasha, you are really amazing!"

    "That piano had been sitting in the shop for over a year, and it finally sold!"

    "I''m going to give you a bonus of ten thousand!" the middle-aged woman said beamingly.

    "Thank you, boss~!"

    Natasha quickly expressed her gratitude.

    "You should thank the buyer."

    "It''s a shame I got back a littlete and didn''t see what the rich guy looked like," the woman said with a hint of regret, shaking her head.

    "The buyer was quite handsome."

    "Tall and strong, he certainly meets our country girls'' aesthetic," Natasha said with augh.

    "From the sound of it, you seem interested in him?" the middle-aged woman teased.

    "Mm, I am quite interested!"

    Natasha nodded, as women from the Combat Nationality tend to be quite straightforward. Experience new worlds on M-VL-em|p,yr

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao had arrived near Musical Instrument City, at the antique market.

    Since Guan Weimin loved painting and calligraphy,

    Yang Hao thought to buy a couple of genuine artworks for him.

    However, after visiting several shops selling paintings and calligraphy, he hadn''t found a single authentic piece.

    As soon as he activated Fiery Eyes,

    all those so-called masterpieces touted by the shop owners instantly turned out to be fakes.

    "Brother, take a look at this ''Portrait of a Lady'' by Tang Yin, an absolute original..."

    A scruffy stall owner grabbed Yang Hao and pointed at a painting on the wall.

    Yang Hao nced up at the painting, which was quite appealing.

    But something didn''t feel right.

    After a closer look, he finally realized what was off.

    What the hell!!

    They had ck stockings during the Ming Dynasty??

    Trying to fool me because I don''t know history, huh!!

    The Ming Dynasty did have stockings, but the material back then was entirely different from the polyester fibers used today!!

    And the woman in the painting was clearly wearing modern ck stockings!

    Yang Hao gave the scruffy stall owner a dumbfounded look: "Who did you say painted this again??"

    "Tang Yin, you know, Tang Bohu."

    "Have you seen ''Flirting Schr''?" the stall owner had the audacity to keep acting as if Yang Hao was the one clueless about art.

 Chapter 187: Mengmengs boyfriend will come back with her (asking for monthly passes)

    ```

    "Are you sure Tang Bohu has seen ck stockings?"

    Yang Hao pointed to the ck stockings on the woman''s legs and asked.

    "Uh....."

    The stall owner was stunned, then pped his forehead: "Shit, I knew there was something off about this painting!"

    "Bro, a hundred!"

    "A hundred what?"

    Just a moment ago, the stall owner was calling out a price of over a million, and in the blink of an eye, it became just a hundred, the word "million"pletely dropped. The price change was as if he was joking around.

    Yang Hao, with an expression of speechlessness, waved his hand. This "Portrait of a Lady" and the widely circted online "The Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu" were damn from the same series, primarily forughs.

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    If he gave this painting to Guan Weimin, the old man would probably cough up blood.

    "Bro, you can tell you have an eye for good stuff."

    "I actually have a genuine piece here,e with me."

    The stall owner still refused to give up, pulling Yang Hao into another room. Then, with great care, he took out a framed piece of artwork from a cab: "Bro, have a look at this. Gao Qifeng''s ''Lion Painting,'' an absolute original."

    "But when it came into my hands, the scroll was damaged, so I made a frame and preserved the painting as a whole."

    Yang Hao didn''t know much about painting and calligraphy, and didn''t even know who Gao Qifeng was, but the Fiery Eyes skill indeed provided a verdict of authenticity.

    "How much for this painting?" asked Yang Hao.

    "3.6 million!"

    The stall owner set his price, then said with a grin, "Recently, there have been several buyers who''ve seen it. Someone offered 3.5 million, but I didn''t sell."

    "The market for Gao Qifeng''s works has been on the rise these past years. If it were to go to an auction, it could easily fetch four or five million..."

    The stall owner continued to boast, while Yang Hao silently Googled this Gao Qifeng.

    It turned out he was a prominent painter of the Republic era, one of the "Lingnan Three Masters," and one of the founders of the Lingnan School of Painting.

    His paintings had previously sold for as much as over twenty million, with the lowest at over two million.

    In that case, the stall owner''s price of 3.6 million wasn''t outrageous, although Yang Hao knew it was definitely negotiable.

    But haggling wasn''t the System''s style, after all, this money was surely counted as part of the temporary boyfriend expenses.

    "Bro, if you really want it, I''ll let it go for 3.5 million, and we can be friends."

    Seeing that Yang Hao remained silent for a long while, the stall owner promptly dropped the price by a hundred thousand.

    Yang Hao gave him a speechless look, internally scoffing: Can''t you maintain a bit of dignity and not drop your price so quickly!

    "Brother..."

    "Stop!!"

    "I''ll take it!"

    Just as the stall owner was about to speak again, Yang Hao stopped him, fearing the guy might lower the price further on his own initiative.

    "Taking it?"

    The stall owner''s eyes suddenly lit up. Indeed, there were previous offers for the painting, but the highest was only 2.8 million.

    He had been mentally prepared to settle for 3 million.

    But now, the deal was closed for 3.5 million.

    Of course, the stall owner was thrilled.

    "3.6 million, right?"

    "Just do a transfer!"

    Yang Hao said with a stern face.

    "Ah?"

    "Right right, 3.6 million!!"

    The stall owner was initially startled, then quickly nodded in agreement.

    In his mind, he was thinking that the big bro hadn''t heard his offer to lower the price!

    Lucky me!

    Ten thousand more in profit!

    Tonight it''s definitely Red Romantic Foot Bath City!

    Yeah, this time I''m getting five!!

    The stall owner was blissfully thinking that this was a ten thousand yuan profit, no small sum.

    Yang Hao was also secretly relieved: Thank goodness I reacted quickly, or else you really would have discounted that price even more!

    Ten thousand yuan, after all!

    We can''t be so wasteful even if we own a lot ofnd, right!

    The transaction waspleted very pleasantly.

    Before leaving, Yang Hao took another look at the "Portrait of a Lady" hanging on the wall: "Boss, just gift this one to me."

    "No problem!"

    The stall owner promptly took down the "Portrait of a Lady," rolled it up, and put it into a rather fancy-looking yellow silk pouch.

    After all, the man had just spent 3.6 millionˇŞa small giveaway was nothing to the stall owner.

    "Take care, Yang!"

    "I''ll contact you when I have some good stuff!"

    The stall owner waved goodbye with a beaming smile.

    Evening.

    Guan Weimin got home early upon learning that his daughter was bringing her boyfriend Yang Hao home for dinner.

    He was a chief physician and usually had the autonomy to leave work early unless there was something keeping him.

    At the moment, Xu Yanfen was busy in the kitchen. She had been quite satisfied with Yang Hao since theirst meeting.

    Although he was a bit older and had a daughter, the man was indeed wealthy!

    ```

    And he also looks good, seems to have a decent character.

    Plus that 688-square-meter bridal house, so grandiose; having a husband like this, our daughter will at least not have to worry about food and clothing for life, no need to fret over money anymore.

    "Old Guan, drink less today, don''t get Hao too drunk," Xu Yanfen said while cutting vegetables.

    "I know, I''ve got it under control."

    "Besides, Hao can hold his liquor pretty well. Last time it seemed he didn''t drink much, and even if he does drink freely, I might not be able to outdrink him," Guan Weimin said as he took out two exquisite small wine cups and rinsed them under the tap.

    "Lately, Mengmeng has been going to work anding back on time every day, I thought the two had split up."

    "Fortunately, she brought him back to us," Xu Yanfen said with a smile. After retiring, she really hoped her daughter would marry soon and give birth to a grandchild for her to look after ¨C otherwise, the days were simply too boring.

    "Mengmeng is still young; there''s no need to rush..." Guan Weimin said, shaking the water off the wine cup.

    "Mengmeng may not be in a hurry, but a man like Hao, do you know how many young women are eyeing him?"

    "He could be snatched away by someone else in the blink of an eye!"

    Guan Weimin gently shook his head, "If he''s yours, nobody can take him away."

    Ding dong...

    Just as the couple was talking, someone rang the doorbell.

    "They''ve arrived so early."

    "I haven''t even finished preparing the food yet!"

    "You go open the door..." Xu Yanfen urged as she wiped her hands, stepping out of the kitchen.

    "Mengmeng can open the door herself!"

    Although Guan Weimin muttered this, he still hurried to open the door.

    However, standing at the door was not his daughter and "son-inw," but instead their next-door neighbor Zheng Guangrong and a man who looked to be about thirty years old.

    "Old Guan!"

    "I heard the noise and knew you were back!" Zheng Guangrong said cheerfully.

    "Old Zheng, what''s this situation?" Guan Weimin asked, looking baffled at his neighbor and the young man.

    "It''s just that my nephew Hai hase back from abroad."

    "He brought a painting for you to appraise..." Zheng Guangrong said, shaking the scroll in his hand and then pointed to the man beside him, introducing, "Right, this is my nephew Zheng Xiaohai; he''s been working in France and has recentlye back to develop his career in China."

    "Hello, Uncle Guan."

    Zheng Xiaohai, in a suit, greeted politely.

    "Ah, hello."

    "Please,e in."

    With the guests already at the door, Guan Weimin couldn''t just turn them away, so he invited the two inside to talk.

    Anyway, appraising the painting could be done quickly.

    "It''s Old Zheng who''se."

    Xu Yanfen originally came out to wee her "son-inw," but to her surprise, it was her neighbor Zheng Guangrong and an unfamiliar young man.

    "Yanfen, this is my nephew Hai, just back from France," Zheng Guangrong said.

    "Single!"

    He specifically emphasized the word "single."

    If it had been before, Xu Yanfen might have been interested; after all, this neighbor''s young man was a returnee from abroad and his conditions should be good.

    But times had changed, and she already had a son-inw.

    "Auntie, hello, I heard from Third Uncle that you like ying the piano."

    "I have brought a score from France as a gift for you," Zheng Xiaohai said, presenting a scorebook with a gentlemanly smile to Xu Yanfen.

    "Thank you."

    "You even brought a gift..."

    Xu Yanfen epted the scorebook and thanked him politely.

    "Old Guan, you entertain the guests, I have stew in the pot!" Xu Yanfen put the scorebook on a nearby shelf and then went back to the kitchen.

    Right now, she really wasn''t interested in this returnee.

    "Old Zheng, let''s go to the study to look at the painting..."

    Guan Weimin led Zheng Guangrong and Zheng Xiaohai, the uncle and nephew, into the study.

    "Uncle Guan, is Mengmeng not at home?"

    Upon entering the study, Zheng Xiaohai suddenly asked.

    "You know our Mengmeng?" Guan Weimin looked at Zheng Xiaohai quite surprised.

    "I''m high school ssmates with Feng Lina; I''ve known Mengmeng for a long time," Zheng Xiaohai said with a smile.

    "I see."

    Guan Weimin nodded: "Mengmeng should get off work soon; she''ll probably be home before six o''clock!"

    "Six o''clock?"

    Zheng Xiaohai nced at his Rolex Datejust; it was five-fifteen.

    "Uncle Guan, does Mengmeng work at the Jiangcheng Second Hospital?"

    "I am about to go pick up something near the hospital; I can give her a ride home," Zheng Xiaohai offered. He had once encountered Guan Mengmeng twice in the elevator while visiting his uncle''s housest year and became interested in the girl with the explosive figure.

    This time, returning to China to develop his career, the first thing that came to his mind was to establish a connection with the girl who had left a deep impression on his heart.

    However, Guan Weimin''s following words dashed his pleasant fantasy to pieces, "No need, Mengmeng''s boyfriend will being back with her!"

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    "Boyfriend?"

    Zheng Xiaohai felt somewhat disappointed, having hoped to make a good impression after meeting.

    Zheng Guangrong was also quite surprised, "Mengmeng already has a boyfriend?"

    His nephew had brought many gifts with him today, including a painting by a famous contemporary artist to appreciate with Guan Weimin.

    In casual conversation, the nephew had subtly expressed his wish to get to know Guan Mengmeng, to which Zheng Guangrong immediately understood his intention and promised to take him to meet her.

    However, he now learned that Guan Mengmeng had already got a boyfriend.

    "Old Guan, when did Mengmeng get a boyfriend? I''ve never heard you mention him."

    Zheng Guangrong asked, somewhat sullenly.

    "Not too long ago, about a month,"

    Guan Weimin recalled thest time he saw Yang Hao; in fact, it hadn''t been a month, but he didn''t want to make it sound too recent.

    Upon hearing that Guan Mengmeng''s rtionship was only a month old, Zheng Xiaohai immediately felt his spirits rise again.

    A rtionship so young might not yet be stable.

    In the current social climate, it shouldn''t be hard for a high-quality returnee like himself to win her over from the other boyfriend.

    "Uncle Guan, let''s look at the painting,"

    "Third uncle mentioned that you''re quite skilled at painting animals."

    Zheng Xiaohai shifted the conversation back to the painting he had brought for Third Uncle.

    "Yes, yes, look at the painting,"

    Zheng Guangrong unrolled the scroll, which was a "Tiger Descending the Mountain" painting. The artist, Xu Ning, was a rtively young contemporary painter with little fame but considerable skill.

    Guan Weimin took out a magnifying ss from a drawer and inspected the painting closely, then nodded in approval, "Not bad, it''s very powerful."

    "You can tell this young artist has potential!"

    Zheng Guangrong chuckled and said, "Old Guan, no wonder you have good taste; this Xu artist has had exhibitions all the way in France. This painting cost my nephew a hundred thousand."

    "Given the artist''s momentum, it won''t be long before this painting''s value doubles. If he does well, it might even multiply several times over."

    Guan Weimin nodded in envy. Although he had a passion for calligraphy and painting, his financial means limited his collection to some pieces that weren''t very valuable; the most expensive painting he owned was just over thirty thousand, and he treasured it immensely.

    "Uncle Guan, actually, I know this Xu artist personally."

    "I can get a very favorable price. If you like his style, I''ll send you a paintingter."

    Zheng Xiaohai said cheerfully.

    "How could I ept that!"

    "Such an expensive painting..." Guan Weimin shook his head.

    But Zheng Guangrong said, "Old Guan, you''re practically someone with a prospective son-inw; how can that young man not know how to please you?"

    Guan Weimin waved his hand, "Mengmeng''s boyfriend doesn''t even know that I like these things."

    "He''s just not attentive."

    "Just ask Mengmeng, and he would know!"

    Zheng Guangrong, understanding his nephew''s intentions, began to undermine the situation.

    If the father-inw doesn''t like the son-inw, then a breakup might not be far off.

    With a smile on his face, Zheng Xiaohai stood aside, silently giving his third uncle a thumbs up in his mind. Some words he couldn''t say himself, but Third Uncle and Guan Weimin had been neighbors for many years; they knew each other well, so it was fine for him to speak such words.

    "After all, they haven''t been together for very long,"

    In truth, Guan Weimin had never thought about his "son-inw" giving him calligraphy and painting gifts, but upon Zheng Guangrong''sments, he couldn''t help but harbor some expectations.

    If his future son-inw truly knew how to cater to his interests and gave him a piece of art, that would indeed be considerate.

    "Weimin,e out quickly, Mengmeng and Hao havee back!!"

    Right then, Xu Yanfen''s voice rang out from outside the study.

    "They''re back!"

    "Did they get off work early!"

    Guan Weimin quickly emerged from the study.

    "Hai, make a good impression."

    "You heard it just now; Mengmeng''s boyfriend has only been around for a month, you still have a chance."

    "Besides, Mengmeng''s boyfriend definitely can''tpare to you!"

    Zheng Guangrong said in a low voice.

    "Mm, I''m confident."

    Zheng Xiaohai nodded confidently, then uncle and nephew also left the study.

    Just then, as Yang Hao walked in and changed his shoes, the painting frame he was holding instantly caught the attention of Guan Weimin as well as Zheng uncle and nephew.

    Guan Weimin was somewhat dazed.

    Just moments ago, Zheng Guangrong was saying how his "son-inw" wasn''t attentive!

    And yet, the guy actually came bearing a painting.

    Regardless of its worth...

    It was a thoughtful gesture!

    "Uncle Guan, Mengmeng told me you like paintings and calligraphy."

    "I don''t really understand this stuff, but take a look at this painting, do you like it?"

    Yang Hao lifted the painting frame to a good viewing height for Guan Weimin as he spoke.

    The "Lion Painting" he brought was a medium-size, 50cm by 70cm, which is not small.

    "Amazing!"

    "Such amanding presence, worthy of the Lion Painting!!"

    A work by a famous artist always impresses, especially for someone like Guan Weimin who loves calligraphy and painting, to see an outstanding piece is beyond words.

    "Hao, don''t hold it up!"

    "Quick, bring it to the study!"

    Guan Weimin said with a beaming smile.

    "Alright, sure."

    Yang Hao promptly carried the framed "Lion Painting" to the study.

    "Old Zheng, better put away your painting."

    At this moment, the painting disyed on the desk was the "Tiger Descending the Mountain" brought by Zheng Guangrong.

    Though reluctant, Zheng Guangrong couldn''t say much since it was someone else''s home, and he had to roll up the "Tiger Descending the Mountain" for now.

    Of course, he was also curious to see what kind of painting Guan Weimin''s son-inw had brought.

    Earlier, it was only a fleeting nce, but it seemed quite decent.

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    But calligraphy and painting are just too murky, even experts make mistakes, let alone these enthusiasts. Many paintings look good, but they''re actually imitative works.

    "Right, Zheng, this is Mengmeng''s boyfriend."

    "Hao, this is Old Zheng from next door, and this is his nephew. They''vee over for me to appraise some paintings!"

    While introducing the identities, Guan Weimin also briefly exined why Zheng Guangrong and Zheng Xiaohai were at his house.

    Actually, Zheng Guangrong wasn''t much of an issue, but with Zheng Xiaohai in his home, he was worried that his "son-inw" would misunderstand.

    "Hello, Uncle Zheng."

    Yang Hao courteously greeted him, then nodded at Zheng Xiaohai as a greeting.

    "Hello, Zheng Xiaohai."

    "I''m a graduate from Sorbonne University, just back from France, nning to develop my career in China, please take care of me!" Yang Hao hadn''t intended to make much of an introduction, as it was just a passerby, after all.

    Instead, the other party took the initiative to unt both their educational background and overseas experience.

    This clearly was no ordinary passerby!

    Furthermore, after introducing himself, his gaze unconsciously shifted to Guan Mengmeng.

    His purpose was rather clear.

    Understanding the other''s intention, Yang Hao then stated his own name, "Yang Hao."

    "Mengmeng''s boyfriend!"

    He didn''t unt his education or overseas background like Zheng Xiaohai did, and simply casually showed off his status as "Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend."

    Yet, to Zheng Xiaohai, it was a fatal blow!

    Sure enough, the corners of Zheng Xiaohai''s mouth twitched slightly.

    He then shot a re at Yang Hao, cursing in his heart, "Old coin!!"

    Show off, huh!

    I''ll let you be happy for a few more days!

    Your time to cry ising!!

    Zheng Xiaohai looked at Guan Mengmeng again with a gentlemanly smile on his face, "Miss Guan, hello. I went to high school with your cousin Feng Lina. We''ve met before."

    "Oh, hello."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded slightly as a greeting.

    Her mind and attention were now on Yang Hao, and she paid no mind to this passerby, Zheng Xiaohai.

    Mainly because the guy really didn''t have any attractive pointsˇŞneither tall nor short, neither fat nor thin, neither handsome nor ugly, the kind that would just disappear into the crowd without leaving any impression.

    "Is this painting really by Gao Qifeng?"

    "Is it an authentic work or a fake??"

    At that moment, Zheng Guangrong suddenly eximed.

    He was a member of the Jiangcheng Calligraphy and Painting Association, arguably more professional than Guan Weimin, given that Guan Weimin''s application to join the Association had been rejected.

    To join the Jiangcheng Calligraphy and Painting Association, one had to be either a practitioner or a collector.

    And Guan Weimin naturally took the route of a collector, but the things he collected weren''t of much value, and the Association didn''t acknowledge his status as a collector.

    Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiaohai''s attention was immediately piqued, and since he didn''t understand painting nor knew who Gao Qifeng was, he asked curiously, "Uncle, who is Gao Qifeng?"

    "A great painter of the Republic of China, one of the ''Lingnan Three Masters,'' and a founder of the ''Lingnan School of Painting''!"

    Zheng Guangrong, of course, knew about Gao Qifeng, the great painter. After answering his nephew''s question, he took out a magnifying ss from his pocket and started to examine the painting earnestly.

    Guan Weimin was equally serious, as he also recognized Gao Qifeng.

    But these days, Gao Qifeng''s paintings had be increasingly expensive; if this "Lion Painting" was authentic, it would be worth several million!

    Zheng Xiaohai silently looked up Gao Qifeng, as well as the recent transaction prices of his works, and was astounded.

    Information from a certain auction house showed thatst May, Gao Qifeng''s "Pine and Crane Extending Longevity" sold for 4.2 million!!

    A fake!

    Definitely a fake!

    Who would bring a painting worth several million as a gift just by visiting their girlfriend''s house!!

    That''s what Zheng Xiaohai thought, but he said, "The calligraphy and painting market is really deep; there are forgeries everywhere."

    "If you want to buy an authentic work, you should look at contemporary artists..."

    While he didn''t directly say the "Lion Painting" Yang Hao brought was a fake, he subtly expressed his opinion.

    But at that time, no one paid him any attention, as both Guan Weimin and Zheng Guangrong were absorbed in examining the painting.

    Guan Mengmeng gently tugged on Yang Hao''s sleeve, then tiptoed and whispered, "Your painting isn''t like our rtionship, is it?"

    Because their rtionship was fake, after all.

    So Guan Mengmeng was making a joke about the painting being a forgery.

    "Yep, just like our rtionship!"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded his head.

    He meant that the painting was real, so, we are real too!

    But now Guan Mengmeng couldn''t grasp his meaning and thought he was admitting the painting was a fake.

    Guan Mengmeng didn''t really mind; she knew that calligraphy and painting could be quite a money pit, and not somethingmon folks could afford.

    So, where would so many authentic workse from!

    They are all just mass-produced copies.

    Yet, her own father was examining it very seriously.

    And neighbor Uncle Zheng was equally serious...

    After a while, both of them put away their magnifying sses.

    "Old Zheng, what do you think?"

    Guan Weimin couldn''t wait to seek the opinion of his old neighbor.

    "It looks like an authentic piece..."

    "But this is a Gao Qifeng painting!!"

    "If it''s an original, this painting would be worth several million, wouldn''t it?!" Zheng Guangrong said, unconsciously ncing at Yang Hao.

    The guy seemed decent, but didn''t look like someone who would casually gift a painting worth millions!

    And besides, he wasn''t actually the son-inw, just dating Guan Mengmeng.

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    "I also think it looks like an original."

    Guan Weimin nodded and then turned to Yang Hao, "Hao, how much did you pay for this painting? And where did you buy it?"

    "I bought it in the Antique City."

    Yang Hao first reported the address where he purchased the painting, and then asked, "Uncle Guan, is there a problem with the painting?"

    "There''s a problem!"

    "It''s too much like an original!"

    Guan Weimin said, frowning.

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh, "Uncle Guan, the one I''m giving you is an original!"

    "There''s no reason to give a fake..."

    "What??"

    "This painting is really an original by Gao Qifeng??"

    Guan Weimin waspletely stunned, staring at this "prospective son-inw," not knowing what to say.

    Zheng Guangrong, with a shocked expression, asked, "Yang, how much did you spend on this painting?"

    This question was also something Guan Weimin was very curious about; he had asked earlier, but Yang Hao had not answered, just mentioning that he bought the painting in the Antique City.

    Facing the question again, Yang Hao no longer avoided it and simply stated, "Actually, the price isn''t important; what''s important is that you like it, Uncle Guan."

    "If you like it, Uncle Guan, then the 3.6 million spent was worth it!"

    Hiss!!

    How much??

    3.6 million!!!

    As Yang Hao spoke, the study suddenly fell silent.

    All four people present, including Guan Mengmeng, were utterly astonished.

    After a moment of shock, Guan Mengmeng tugged at Yang Hao''s sleeve and whispered, "Didn''t you just say that the painting was a fake?"

    "I never said that!"

    Yang Hao shrugged, waiting for what woulde next.

    Facing Guan Mengmeng''s puzzled gaze, he then revealed the answer, "You asked if this painting was the same as our rtionship."

    "My answer was: it''s the same."

    "So, did I say it was a fake?"

    "What?"

    Guan Mengmeng, after all, was a top student from the medical school and instantly understood the meaning behind Yang Hao''s words.

    The painting is real!

    Therefore, their rtionship is also real!

    Guan Mengmeng''s cheeks turned slightly red, feeling ttered.

    At this moment, Zheng Xiaohai, who had been pretending to be a French gentleman, couldn''t hold back and blurted out, "Are you sure you spent 3.6 million on this painting?"

    "What''s there to be unsure about?"

    Yang Hao looked at the fake gentleman questioningly.

    "Such a big transaction would have a receipt, right?"

    "Of course, the merchant gave me a receipt, and I have the transfer record as well..."

    Yang Hao wasn''t someone who enjoyed embarrassing others; he just asionally liked to perform miracles in front of others, but this fake gentleman was rather annoying.

    Thus, Yang Hao directly unted the merchant''s receipt and the transfer record from his mobile banking in the other''s face.

    Naturally, Guan Weimin and Zheng Guangrong were also curious and leaned in to have a look.

    Then the three of them saw undeniable evidence that the painting indeed sold for 3.6 million.

    "This..."

    "Actually spent 3.6 million!!"

    All three were shocked beyond words.

    Zheng Xiaohai, who initially nned to expose Yang Hao''s facade, was speechless.

    After just one month of acquaintance, he presented his girlfriend''s father with a painting worth 3.6 million!!

    This move was simply breathtaking!

    What family could spend money like that!

    Or is it that Guan Mengmeng has something exceptional about her that makes you hopelessly infatuated...

    "Guan, you actually have a 3.6 million original!"

    "Applying for the Calligraphy and Painting Association will be a piece of cake now!"

    Zheng Guangrong eximed as he came to his senses.

    "Oh, right."

    "If nothing goes wrong, the guy who sold the painting should be in our Jiangcheng Calligraphy and Painting Association WeChat group too!"

    Zheng Guangrong said as he opened a WeChat group titled [Jiangcheng Calligraphy and Painting Association].

    As it turned out, he didn''t even have to search; right at that moment, someone with the nickname [Wenpinxuan Mr. Hu] was chatting about having sold the "Lion Painting" and boasting that he sold it for 3.6 million!!

    Now the clues came full circle!

    The "Lion Painting" on the table was indeed an original by Gao Qifeng!!

    Zheng Guangrong showed the WeChat content to Guan Weimin, who immediately picked up the "Lion Painting" from the table, caressing the frame with care, and said, "This painting can''t stay in the study, I''ll hang it in the bedroom!"

    "Yes, right above the bed, I''ll take down the wedding photo that gets the sunlight and hang up my ''Lion Painting''...

    "Guan Weimin!!"

    "What are you trying to do?"

    At that moment, Xu Yanfen walked into the study with a fruit tter, and seeing her husband intending to take down their wedding photo to hang up some "Lion Painting," she naturally disagreed.

    "I''m going to hang this 3.6 million ''Lion Painting'' above our bed in the bedroom!"

    Guan Weimin stated solemnly.

    "It''s just a painting; just put it in the study!"

    "Wait a minute..."

    "It''s worth how much???"

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    Xu Yanfen''s initial focus was on the painting.

    It wasn''t untilter that she realized the painting wasn''t the point.

    The point was the figure mentioned before, 3.6 million!!

    A painting worth 3.6 million!

    Wouldn''t that be more expensive than their house!!

    "Hao gave me a painting, it cost him 3.6 million!"

    "I can rest easy seeing it hanging above my bed every day and night!"

    Guan Weimin held the painting as if it was a treasured possession.

    "Ah?"

    Xu Yanfen looked at Yang Hao in astonishment, "Hao, is this painting really worth 3.6 million?"

    Yang Hao smiled and waved his hand, "The price isn''t important, what matters is that uncle likes it."

    "I like it."

    "I really like it!"

    Guan Weimin, the usually stern chief physician, had his face full of smiles, without a trace of his usual aloofness at the hospital.

    "Old Guan, why don''t you put it down and appreciate it a bit more!"

    "We haven''t finished looking at it yet!"

    Zheng Guangrong''s eyes lit up as he looked at the painting nestled in Guan Weimin''s arms.

    Apart from in a museum, he had never seen such an expensive painting that he could actually approach and touchˇŞwhat a rare opportunity.

    "Alright, let''s all appreciate it together then."

    The thrill for a painting and calligraphy enthusiast doesn''t juste from collecting; it also lies in sharing and the envy of fellow collectors.

    Guan Weimin also had a group of collector friends on WeChat, and everyone would usually share theirtest acquisitions in the group.

    After cing the painting back on the table, Guan Weimin couldn''t wait to take a picture and post it to his collector group...

    Normally, he didn''t have much of a presence in the group, since he didn''t have anything particrly noteworthy to share, but times had changed. A painting worth 3.6 million was enough to make him a dominant force in the group.

    Sure enough, once the painting was posted, it immediately caused a sensation in the group. After all, this wasn''t some high-end collector''s group; the items that people usually bragged about ranged from a few thousand to several hundred thousand, with very few worth over a million.

    But what Guan Weimin showed off was a painting worth several million!

    "Is this an original or a fake? Can any expert tell?"

    "A Gao Qifeng painting of this size would cost several million!"

    "Old Guan, that''s the painting from Wenpinxuan, isn''t it?"

    "I apanied a friend to see this paintingst week, they made an offer of 2.8 million but Mr. Hu from Wenpinxuan didn''t sell it!"

    "If they didn''t sell for 2.8 million, then the price must have broken 3 million."

    "Teacher Guan, when will it be convenient toe to your house to appreciate it?"

    "..."

    The painting and calligraphy circle in Jiangcheng is quite small, and the news of a genuine Gao Qifeng painting at Wenpinxuan had already spread; several people had made offers on it but none had been sessful.

    So there weren''t many people doubting whether Guan Weimin''s painting was a fake, and more of the group members expressed envy and praise, with some already humbly asking for a chance to appreciate the work.

    After reading thements in the group, Guan Weimin''s vanity was hugely satisfied.

    Meanwhile, Zheng Xiaohai, who had been treated like air, felt a bit gloomy.

    Just moments ago, he was full of ambition, thinking he''d soon take Guan Mengmeng away from Hao.

    But here was her boyfriend, casually giving a gift of a painting worth over 3 million!

    He was afraid that Hao''s worth must be over a hundred million by now.

    As for him, so-called overseas returnees like himself were long past their prime.

    A few years ago, having study-abroad experience was indeed very popr in the job market, but as the domestic economy rose and people''s awareness improved,

    being a returnee was no longer a bonus unless you were from a really prestigious foreign university. Otherwise, employers would lump you in with any run-of-the-mill overseas university, and hiring a returnee who had spent a few years abroad was seen as less reliable than hiring graduates from domestic 985/211 universities.

    Therefore, the situation for some returnees was actually quite awkward; they thought highly of themselves, but bigpany HRs couldn''t care less about them.

    Hai had just returned to the country and hadn''t had real contact with HRs ofrge domesticpanies, still feeling rather self-important.

    Once he started interacting with a fewpanies, he would gradually realize that the jobs he could get with his current status couldn''tpare at all to Mengmeng''s career as a doctor.

    "Hao, this is too extravagant."

    "So much money for a painting..."

    Xu Yanfen wasn''t usually opposed to Guan Weimin''s love for painting and calligraphy, but a painting worth 3.6 millionpletely exceeded her understanding and psychological tolerance.

    What a family!

    To disy a 3.6 million painting at home, she wouldn''t dare to go out anymore.

    What if it got stolen?

    "Auntie, it''s the same as what I said before."

    "The money isn''t important, being happy is."

    Yang Hao replied cheerfully. If anyone else had said that, it would have seemed like they were showing off, buting from Yang Hao, it feltpletely natural.

    At that moment, Yang Hao''s phone suddenly rang.

    It was an unfamiliar number. After ncing at the time, he guessed it was the people delivering the piano.

    "Mr. Yang, we are the workers delivering your piano, and we have arrived at the entrance of the residentialplex. The security won''t let us in without talking to the homeowner."

    Once the call connected, it was indeed the people delivering the piano.

    Since Yang Hao hadn''t avoided Xu Yanfen while answering the call, she had overheard bits of the conversation. Yang Hao simply handed the phone to her: "Aunt Xu, I bought a piano for you. The deliverymen have arrived at theplex gate, could you exin the situation to the security?"

    "Uh, okay," she responded.

    Although surprised, Xu Yanfen quicklyposed herself and took the call.

    After speaking with the security, they allowed the delivery to proceed.

    "Hao, why did you also buy a piano!"

    "The painting was already quite a splurge!"

    As she returned the phone to Yang Hao, Xu Yanfen spoke politely.

    After retirement, she had been content with ying the piano and dancing in the square. The piano at home was purchased over a decade ago, and was quite a modest one even then. Over the years, its sound quality had deteriorated significantly. She had actually thought about recing it, but good-quality pianos were expensive, and she was hesitant to spend the money.

    Little did she expect that today, Yang Hao, her "prospective son-inw," would arrange a piano for her, a gift that truly touched her heart.

    "Auntie, your house has a piano room, right?"

    The first time Yang Hao visited Guan Mengmeng''s home, he had noticed the structure of the Guan Family''s residence. As a well-off family, the Guans lived in a 140-plus-square-meter apartment with four rooms, two of which were bedrooms. The other two rooms were converted into a study and a piano room to cater to the hobbies of the elderly couple.

    "There''s a piano room."

    "It''s right across from the study."

    Xu Yanfen pointed towards the room across.

    Yang Hao went over, pushed open the door, and nced inside. The music room was probably around twelve square meters; it could fit a grand piano, but it would be quite crowded.

    However, getting a grand piano in meant that the existing upright piano had to be moved out first.

    "Zheng, brother,e give me a hand!"

    "Let''s move this upright piano to the living room first."

    Yang Hao beckoned to Zheng Xiaohai, who was standing at the door.

    This ready-madebor ˇŞ might as well make use of it!

    "Uh, okay..."

    Zheng Xiaohai hadn''t expected that justing to watch themotion would lead to him being drafted for heavy lifting.

    But since Yang Hao had asked, he had to roll up his sleeves and help move the upright piano out of the music room.

    "Hao, the music room should fit two pianos, right?"

    Xu Yanfen asked with some uncertainty.

    "Aunt Xu, I bought a grand piano."

    "Ah?"

    "A grand piano!!"

    Xu Yanfen was shocked. As a piano enthusiast, she knew her stuff; grand pianos were much more expensive than upright pianos. Even a standard grand piano cost at least a hundred thousand yuan, and the slightly better ones would be a few hundred thousand or even a million.

    "Mengmeng, did you tell Hao that I like ying the piano?"

    Xu Yanfen leaned over to her daughter and whispered.

    "Hmm, Yang asked about your and dad''s hobbies during lunch."

    "But, I didn''t know he bought a painting and a piano..."

    Guan Mengmeng was actually quite shocked herself; she hadn''t expected this "temporary boyfriend" to go to such lengths to impress her parents.

    This clearly wasn''t about just continuing to be a temporary boyfriend anymore.

    He was aiming to make it official!

    And after today''s series of actions, her parents would definitely be won over.

    A painting worth 3.6 million!

    The piano probably wasn''t cheap either!

    Other people''s dowries weren''t even this valuable.

    "Mr. Guan, what does your son-inw do for a living?"

    "He''s really rich!"

    Zheng Guangrong, who had been earnestly admiring the Lion Painting, also became intrigued by the piano issue and curiously asked Guan Weimin.

    "He seems to be the CEO of some big conglomerate."

    When Yang Hao first visited the Guan family, he actually wasn''t the CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group yet.

    It waster information Guan Mengmeng got from Feng Lina and then conveyed to her parents.

    "No wonder he''s so wealthy."

    "So he''s a big CEO. Mr. Guan, Mengmeng''s going to have afortable life from now on!" Zheng Guangrong said with a sigh, not bringing up his nephew''s situation anymore.

    Sure, his nephew returned from overseas and was a returnee, but he was essentially a working man.

    But Guan Weimin''s future son-inw was a CEO, someone who was the boss.

    His nephew couldn''tpare to someone who owned a big conglomerate.

    Yang Hao and Zheng, the gentleman, temporarily ced the old upright piano in a corner of the living room.

    And by that time, the craftsmen delivering the new piano had arrived.

    Currently, the grand piano was in disassembled parts, and the men carried it into the music room to start assembling it.

    And while the piano wasn''t yet assembled, Xu Yanfen recognized the logo on the piano!

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    A top-tier piano brand in the world.

    An original imported Steinway started at several hundred thousand yuan.

    "Hao, there was no need to get a Steinway!"

    "That piano is way too expensive!"

    Xu Yanfen was excited inside but still spoke politely.

    "Steinway, expensive?"

    Zheng Guangrong, who didn''t understand pianos, was curious after hearing Xu Yanfen''sments and asked.

    "Old master, Steinways are among the most expensive pianos."

    Before Xu Yanfen could speak, one of the craftsmen proudly assembling the piano chimed in.

    Being in charge of delivering and assembling, he was practically a part-time employee of Steinway, and the prestige of the brand gave him a sense of pride by association.

    "How expensive is that?"

    Zheng Guangrong continued to inquire.

    "Let''s not talk about other pianos."

    "Let''s talk about this one we''re assembling right now!"

    "This is a Steinway global limited edition, retailing in the store for 3.19 million!"

    When it came to the price, the piano assembly craftsman even emphasized his tone.

    Hearing this figure, everyone present was dumbstruck.

    3.19 million??

    A piano could actually cost 3.19 million!!

    Zheng Guangrong''s mouth hung open, revealing his yellow teeth.

    Beside him, Zheng Xiaohai was also full of shock; he knew about Steinway, but he hadn''t expected Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend to be so generous.

    He had just given a painting worth 3.6 million, followed by a piano worth 3.19 million.

    Casually handing out gifts worth a total of 6.79 million!

    How were others supposed topete with that??

    MD!

    An economic overpowering move!

    There''s no way topete, absolutely none!

    Zheng Xiaohai let out a sigh of resignation.

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    Xu Yanfen stared at Yang Hao with a bbergasted look, her throat turning dry.

    She took a deep breath to calm herself down before finally asking, "Hao, is this piano really worth 3.19 million?"

    "Aunt Xu, there you go again."

    "I''ve already said that money isn''t important, as long as you like it."

    Yang Hao still stuck to the same story.

    However, this was also tantamount to acknowledging that the piano was indeed worth 3.19 million.

    Xu Yanfen nced at the nearly assembled piano and couldn''t help but walk over and gently touch itˇŞit was no mere piano! Experience new tales on m v|l e-NovelFire

    In her eyes, it was practically stacks of red banknotes!

    She had never dreamed that she, a piano enthusiast, could one day possess a piano worth 3.19 million.

    Guan Weimin looked at his "son-inw," then at his daughter; the two had been together for less than a month, and he had already given such avish gift!

    Could it be that they had already sealed the deal?

    But then again, it was quite normal for young people to be intimate in a rtionship nowadays.

    Guan Weimin wasn''t an old stick-in-the-mud; he just felt a sense of emptiness that the flower he had carefully nurtured for over twenty years had been so easily plucked by someone else.

    There was no helping it, raising a daughter meant experiencing such moments.

    Fortunately, his daughter hadn''t been swindled by some "fuzzball" kid; that would have really been distressing.

    Just then, Guan Mengmeng''s phone suddenly rang.

    It was her cousin, Feng Lina.

    "Nana..."

    "Mengmeng,e outside for a minute."

    "Mr. Yang''s gift for you has arrived!"

    Feng Lina''s voice came through the phone.

    "Ah?"

    "Another gift??"

    Guan Mengmeng eximed in surprise, then looked bewilderedly at Yang Hao beside her.

    Her exmation also drew the attention of everyone else; all eyes turned to Yang Hao.

    "Then let''s go out and take a look!"

    Yang Hao shrugged with a smile.

    "Oh, okay!"

    Guan Mengmeng hung up the phone with a dazed look, not expecting that Yang Hao had prepared a gift for her as well as for her parents.

    "Since it''s a gift for Mengmeng, I''ll go along for the fun," said Zheng Guangrong, who waspletely in the mood for spectating, curious about what else this son-inw of the Guan family had prepared as a gift.

    "Uncle Three, I was just about to leave," Zheng Xiaohai interjected.

    "Let''s head out together; my car is still parked outside."

    The Guan family''s residentialplex was considered a mid-to-high-end enve, segregating pedestrians from traffic, not allowing unregistered vehicles to enter.

    So the group made their way downstairs en masse, exiting theplex.

    There, Feng Lina stood by the roadside, beside a brand-new red Panamera.

    "Mengmeng!"

    "Auntie, Uncle..."

    Feng Lina didn''t expect everyone toe out, and she recognized a somewhat familiar face in the crowd.

    Hmm?

    Her high school ssmate, Zheng Xiaohai?

    "Nana, long time no see!"

    Just as Feng Lina was wondering if it was indeed him, Zheng Xiaohai greeted her, using the nickname from their high school days.

    "It really is you."

    "I was afraid I''d recognized the wrong person!"

    Feng Lina replied with a smile, curiously asking, "What are you doing here?"

    "My Uncle Three and Uncle Guan are neighbors, I happened to be visiting and ran into..." Zheng Xiaohai exined, his gaze naturally falling on the Panamera behind Feng Lina. He knew Feng Lina worked in sales at Porsche.

    He naturally guessed that the car was probably a gift from Yang Hao to Guan Mengmeng.

    "Hao, your gift has arrived."

    "Please check it out~!"

    After greeting an old ssmate, Feng Lina hurriedly wrapped things up with a cheerful demeanor. Previously, when Yang Hao bought cars from her, they were delivered on trailers, but since this car was a gift for her cousin Guan Mengmeng, she had driven it over herself.

    "It''s actually a car!"

    "And it''s a Porsche!!"

    Zheng Guangrong, who hade for the show, couldn''t help but exim.

    While fine art and pianos were surely valuable, they were meant to stay at home. A car like this, however, was differentˇŞit was a symbol of status.

    A young woman like Guan Mengmeng driving a Panamera would be the center of attention wherever she went.

    Guan Weimin and Xu Yanfen exchanged nces; their daughter''s current car was a "Ballet Cat," which was fine for dailymutes, but of course, couldn''tpare to a Porsche Panamera.

    They were not even in the same league!

    Looking at the Panamera parked by the roadside, Guan Mengmeng couldn''t help but recall a visit to her cousin''s dealership.

    She had mentioned then how much she liked this car, and she couldn''t believe Yang Hao had actually given it to her!

    And if things were as expected, it was probably her cousin who had revealed her preference.

    Guan Mengmeng turned to look at Yang Hao, her feelings mixed.

    Facing such an unreasonably extravagant temporary boyfriend, she had no idea what to do!

    And at a time like this, neither thanks nor refusal seemed appropriate.

    "See if you like it," Yang Hao said with a nod, a smile on his face.

    "I like it."

    "Of course I like it..." Guan Mengmeng replied without a second thought.

    She really wasn''t the coy typeˇŞif she liked something, she liked it!

    After receiving thest gift, everyone headed back upstairs.

    Zheng Guangrong, having had his fill of drama, went home, while Zheng Xiaohai, after seeing the Panamera Yang Hao had given, drove away in his BMW 3 Series, filled with reluctance.

    Having already spent several years scrambling in the world, he knew that he stood no chance with Doctor Guan.

    Thepetition was too strong.

    There was no opportunity at all!

    He''d already made a silentparison in his mind, realizing he had no advantage other than being a bit older.

    But men and women differ; no one really cares about a small age difference, especially when the wealth and status gap is so wide.

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    "Hao, try Auntie''s cooking."

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    "If you like it,e by more often..."

    After a series of surprises, dinner finally began.

    Xu Yanfen, the "prospective mother-inw," was smiling as she served dishes to Yang Hao.

    "Hao, you have to drink more on a day like today!"

    Feng Lina also stayed for dinner; she was quite a good drinker and was ready to have a good drink with her major client.

    "Yes, we must drink well today!"

    "If you drink too much, just sleep here, it''s not like we don''t have space."

    Guan Weimin also raised his ss; he was genuinely happy today.

    Receiving a gift like the "Lion Painting" was only part of it; the main thing was that Yang Hao''s choice of gifts was very thoughtful and he was willing to spend money.

    As a chief physician at arge hospital, he had encountered numerous wealthy people.

    But being rich and being generous are two different things; some rich people even begrudge the money spent on their wives. Take a certain king of pop who flies business ss himself, while his wife has to sit in the economy section when traveling. You can call it frugality, but in the end, it''s just stinginess!

    Yang Hao was quite happy today too; having sent out a wave of gifts, he not only gained a lot of favor but also made eight million.

    He felt he was getting close to turning his temporary girlfriend into an NPC...

    Guan Mengmeng already had a favorable impression of him, plus his current maneuvering.

    Which young girl could resist such charm?

    So, today he could try to get himself drunk.

    There''s a saying: if you''re not drunk, I''m not drunk, and no one gets to y cards!

    However, such tactics can''t be misused. For instance, when there are many men around during a drinking session, one must protect oneself.

    Otherwise, upon sobering up, you might just be serenaded with "Chrysanthemum Terrace" by Jay.

    The world is perilous!

    When men go out, they must also protect themselves!

    But in a setting like today''s, there''s definitely no problem, and besides, Guan Weimin''s tolerance for alcohol was not as good as Yang Hao''s; he was the first to get drunk after a while.

    And seeing this olderrade passed out, Yang Hao also slumped onto the table.

    "This..."

    With both men sumbing to drunkenness, Xu Yanfen was immediately perplexed. She looked at her daughter and then at her niece, "What should we do now?"

    "Simple."

    A somewhat tipsy Feng Lina said, "Auntie, help Uncle back to the bedroom."

    "I''ll help Mengmeng take Hao to her bedroom. Looks like he can''t leave today."

    "Ah?"

    Hearing this suggestion, Guan Mengmeng''s eyes widened instantly.

    "We can''t just make Hao sleep on the sofa."

    "It''s fine, you cane back with me," Feng Lina offered Guan Mengmeng another option.

    "Nana is right."

    "We can''t let Hao sleep on the sofa," Xu Yanfen thought her niece made sense, "Mengmeng, help him to your bedroom first."

    "Oh, okay."

    Guan Mengmeng was still a bit dazed; she hadn''t considered the possibility of Yang Hao staying over, and especially sleeping in her room.

    Even though there wasn''t much of a secret in her room, no man other than her father had ever entered it.

    "Hao, I''m going to help you to Mengmeng''s room now, so cooperate a little."

    An all-knowing Feng Lina patted Yang Hao''s shoulder, and he turned out to be quite cooperative, easily making it to Guan Mengmeng''s room with the help of the two girls.

    "Mengmeng, I''ve heard it''s dangerous for drunk people to sleep as they might suffocate, so, it''s better if you stay and look after him..."

    After they got him onto the bed, Feng Lina added.

    "Oh, I understand..."

    Actually, Guan Mengmeng didn''t n on leaving; after all, it didn''t seem right to leave him alone in her home.

    But she was now rather conflicted. If Yang Hao slept on her bed, where was she supposed to sleep?

    Were they supposed to sleep together?

    "Mengmeng, take care of Hao, I''m going now."

    Feng Lina said this, but gave Guan Mengmeng a hand gesture, signaling her to follow her out.

    Guan Mengmeng got the hint and escorted Feng Lina to the elevator.

    "Mengmeng, sometimes you have to take the initiative."

    "Hao is a very sentimental person. You won''t be at a loss being with him!"

    Feng Lina gave her advice earnestly.

    She knew Yang Hao had other women, but she also knew that this Hao wouldn''t mistreat his women. So, apart from not having aplete emotionalmitment, her cousin could get everything else from him.

    And life is never perfect. Besides, her cousin was still young, and even if she started over after two or three years, it would be okay.

    Guan Mengmeng nodded; she somewhat understood her cousin''s thinking.

    Returning home, she didn''t go straight back to her bedroom but poured herself a ss of wine in the dining room for some courage.

    By the time she returned to the bedroom, Yang Hao on her bed seemed to have fallen asleep, breathing evenly.

    She approached cautiously, helping Yang Hao take off his shirt and pants.

    After all, it''s ufortable to sleep in shirts and pants.

    But now that the weather was warming up, after removing the shirt and pants, Yang Hao was only left in his boxer shorts.

    The sight of the man''s body and the bulging area caught her eye, and Guan Mengmeng''s cheeks turned hot.

    Of course, this was rted to the ss of wine she had poured for herself.

    Guan Mengmeng''s bedroom was designed as a suite, with a small dressing room of several square meters. She went to the dressing room to change into her pajamas, and she hesitated a lot while choosing. Some of her pajamas were conservative, some more daring.

    After much deliberation, she chose thetter.

    (Ignore the details, just get the idea)

    Back in the room, she cautiouslyy on the other side of the bed and then turned off the lights in the room.

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    At this moment, Doctor Guan''s mindset was quite conflicted; she felt a bit of anticipation about something happening, yet also some fear.

    After all, for her, that was an uncharted territory. Although, as a medical student, she had a clear understanding of human anatomy, she had indeed never delved deeply into the matter of two peopleing together.

    As she was lost in her wild thoughts, arge hand suddenly rested on her lower abdomen.

    Instantly, it was as if an electric current spread throughout her body, tensing up every inch of her...

    Then, Yang Hao''s voice suddenly sounded in her ear, "A girlfriend still has to fulfill her duties, right?"

    "Ah?"

    "Yang, aren''t you drunk?"

    Guan Mengmeng felt that the other person''s voice didn''t seem like he was drunk at the moment.

    But Yang Hao didn''t reply to her question; instead, he directly pulled the petite yet curvaceous Doctor Guan into his arms and whispered in her ear, "As a girlfriend, a hug is okay, right?"

    At this moment, Guan Mengmeng just felt her body go limp,pletely powerless to resist.

    But inside, Doctor Guan was ridiculing: You''ve already made your move, and you''re still asking for my opinion?

    So democratic!!

    And besides, go ahead and hug if you want to.

    Why do you still have to point a gun at me?

    It''s not like I''m not gonna let you hug me...

    After a while, Yang Hao''s voice sounded again in the darkness.

    "As a girlfriend, a kiss is okay, right?"

    Hmm~

    Time passed once more.

    In the darkness, Yang Hao''s voice rose again.

    "I''ll just patrol outside the door, not going inside..."

    A long time went by.

    Ding!

    A close rtionship with Guan Mengmeng has been detected.

    Entering the close rtionship person processing program...

    Name: Guan Mengmeng

    Age: 22 years old

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 93 points

    (Note: Intimate partners with aprehensive quality score above 80 points can be converted into NPCs. Tasks can be imed once a week, with a certain chance of generating random tasks.)

    Intimate rtionship person Guan Mengmeng meets the criteria to be an NPC!

    [Yes] [No] Convert?

    Eh?

    93 points??

    Hearing the System''s score, Yang Hao was somewhat baffled.

    Sun Xinyi only scored a 92, and in Yang Hao''s view, Guan Mengmeng should not surpass Yibao; at most, they should be on the same level.

    After all, Yibao, with a height of 172 cm and legs for days, had a significant advantage over the 162 cm tall Guan Mengmeng.

    But Doctor Guan''s two ''great truths'' were indeed more formidable.

    No, that''s not right!

    It must be the age factor!!

    Sun Xinyi and Meng Yuyu are both 24 years old.

    While Guan Mengmeng is 22 years old.

    ording to Yu Jiujiu''s experience, being over 30 years old entails a deduction in points.

    So, being younger might indeed provide an advantage in scoring.

    Yes, that exins why Guan Mengmeng scored one point higher than Sun Xinyi!

    But!

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    The younger the age, the higher the score!

    That''s a dangerous signal!!

    System, what are you trying to do??

    I''m not the kind of guy who only likes young girls!!

    After a burst of brainstorming, Yang Hao quickly made the choice to immediately convert her into an NPC!

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC number four, Guan Mengmeng, is officially online!

    NPC number four reward: Exclusive spending money of 1,000,000,000 yuan.

    (Note: NPC age must be over 18 years old. Age below 25 receives an additional point for each year younger.)

    Indeed, being younger yields extra points!

    Guan Mengmeng, being two years younger than Sun Xinyi, thus earned an additional two points, making her the highest-scoring NPC to date!

    And despite scoring only one point higher on theprehensive evaluation, Guan Mengmeng''s exclusive spending money has doubled.

    Following this logic, a 94-point NPC would have a consumption fund of 2 billion!

    The mere thought of the figure 2 billion made Yang Hao''s scalp tingle.

    Forget 2 billion; he hadn''t even finished spending Wang Xueru''s one billion yet!

    Ding!

    It has been detected that NPC number four is of Perfect Virginity.

    Additional reward: 20 Attribute Points, one Skill Card.

    The System''s voice rang out once more...

    nice!!

    Meng, mighty!!

    20 Attribute Points, that''s incredibly rare!

    Yang Hao''s Kidney Energy Value is now at 91, which can be directly increased to 100 points.

    ording to the System, raising any value to 100 points leads to a qualitative change!

    This is something to try out...

 Chapter 200: 187, Natasha from the Combat Nationality (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    ```

    Cai Meichen hadn''t seen this video yet. After watching it from the beginning, she couldn''t help but praise, "I didn''t expect Director Li to be so knowledgeable about history, she really spoke well!"

    The media critic with tens of millions of followers criticized students for being uncultured, saying things like wearing the Flying Fish Suit makes them Imperial Guards, without understanding the history of the Imperial Guards at all.

    Li Manni directly refuted the opposing viewpoint in the video, angrily denouncing the media with tens of millions of followers as the truly uncultured ones.

    First and foremost, the Flying Fish Suit was not exclusive to the Imperial Guards, but a Ming Dynasty bestowed garment awarded only to meritorious officials.

    Moreover, the Ming Dynasty put up the greatest resistance against Japanese pirates, and renowned generals like Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, Li Rusong, and Tan Lun all achieved significant victories against them and were also awarded the Flying Fish Suits.

    So, some people probably can''t stand seeing young people wear Flying Fish Suits because, perhaps, their bloodlines are awakening, feeling intimidated by the Flying Fish Suits'' aura!

    After all, it was people in Flying Fish Suits who once made them run for their lives, scrambling and stumbling...

    Therefore, some media, seemingly criticizing the wearing of Flying Fish Suits, are likely rallying for their masters and carrying out cultural assaults.

    The video Li Manni recorded logically and effectively counteracted the opposition''s view and also expressed firm support for the university students greeting guests in Flying Fish Suits.

    Yang Hao clicked on the video''sment section to take a look, and it was almost uniformly positive.

    [This is what media with an attitude looks like]

    [From now on, I''ll only follow Jiangcheng Observer for news]

    [Thedy''s right, Extreme Waves News has always been biased]

    [Not just beautiful, but so talented too, love it]

    [We need more media like Jiangcheng Observer]

    [A media with just over two hundred thousand followers daring to go up against one with over twenty million followers, awesome]

    [This is what serious media should be doing! I''m backing Jiangcheng Observer this time!]

    [...]

    "Mr. Yang, we really need to make the most of this sudden windfall."

    After watching the video and reading thements, an excited Cai Meichen spoke up.

    "Yeah, you handle it!"

    The Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s social media was developing well, but such a massive breakout opportunity was hard toe by and could indeed be leveraged well.

    However, such matters didn''t require the intervention of a CEO like Yang Hao.

    He only wanted to be a cker CEO!

    Cai Meichen and Xu Yali then left the office together.

    Yang Hao was thinking about calling Yibao to have a weight loss meal together at noon. His weight had already dropped to 160 pounds, which was actually quite standard for someone with a height of 182 cm.

    But the System unreasonably demanded that he drop to 150 pounds.

    Once hepleted that task, he was determined to eat to his heart''s content for three days, to put some weight back on.

    While Yang Hao was pondering this, his WeChat messages started blowing up. The first message was from Meng Chacha, who said she found an apartment with an area of 330 square meters for 10.88 million yuan. Find more chapters on m_v l|e-NovelBin

    Upon reading the message, Yang Hao directly transferred 12 million yuan to Meng Chacha, leaving the extra as pocket money.

    Another WeChat message was from Xu Meizhu, who mentioned that the renovation of the hot pot restaurant was nearingpletion, and she asked when Yang Hao would have time to stop by and take a look.

    Since handing over the renovation of the hot pot restaurant to Xu Meizhu, Yang Hao became a hands-off boss and hadn''t visited even once. After receiving Xu Meizhu''s message, he decided to go check it out immediately.

    Although he was now a CEO with a few modest goals in wealth, Yang''s Hot Pot still held great significance in Yang Hao''s heart.

    In his view, it was his foundation!

    Half an hourter.

    Yang Hao was standing at the entrance of the nearly renovated hot pot restaurant.

    "Hao, you got here so fast," said Xu Meizhu, who had been busy inside the restaurant and quickly came out to meet him.

    "You''ve lost weight," Yang Hao said, eyeing up and down his faithful subordinate. She had slimmed down since thest time they met; it was evident that she''d been worried sicktely.

    "Hao, you''re the one who''s really lost weight."

    At thest party, Yang Hao was nearly one hundred and eighty pounds, but now he was down to one hundred and sixty, and the difference was quite apparent.

    "I''m on a diet; you, on the other hand, have been working hard."

    Yang Hao patted Xu Meizhu''s shoulder gently. The warmth from the touch made his loyal female subordinate feel like her nearly a month''s worth of efforts had paid off.

    "Hao,e in and take a look," urged Xu Meizhu, unable to wait to show Yang Hao the fruits of herbor. She had thought several times about reporting the renovation process to him but ultimately resisted, wanting to give him a surprise.

    After following his subordinate into the restaurant, Yang Hao was genuinely surprised.

    That''s because Xu Meizhu had integrated elements from the previous five Yang''s Hot Pot restaurants into this sixth location. For instance, the ornaments near the entrance were from the first restaurant; the ceiling design over the bar was identical to the second shop; the tables and chairs on the first floor were the same models used in the third...

    For consumers, this was a new restaurant, but for Yang Hao or the old employees of Yang''s Hot Pot, the ce echoed with elements from the first five restaurants.

    Yang Hao paused in the main hall of the first floor, looking around for a moment, his eyes turning slightly moist.

    No one understood the meticulous effort that went into this decor better than him, and such a design also brought back many bittersweet memories to his mind.

    Thinking about his current circumstances, the sudden sense of enlightenment, as if "having crossed countless mountains," inevitably rose again from the bottom of his heart.

    "Good!"

    "Very good!"

    Yang Hao took a deep breath and praised again and again.

    He felt that if he ever became arrogant, he could return here to sit and remind himself not to forget his beginnings and the pain of failure.

    Only then would he truly appreciate the good times he''s having now!

    "Hao, can we open for business any time after the sign is hung up tomorrow?"

    "What do you think is a good day?"

    Xu Meizhu asked for Yang Hao''s opinion.

    "You decide. You''re in charge of everything in the restaurant from now on; you don''t need to ask me."

    ```

    Yang Hao believed in Xu Meizhu''s ability; managing a hot pot restaurant was more than within her capabilities.

    Moreover, the restaurant also enjoyed the benefit of the System''s taskpletion, with daily turnover being doubled!

    There was no way it could be a loss.

    "How about this Saturday?"

    Xu Meizhu had actually been nning the opening date for some time now. Not only was Saturday the weekend, but it was also an auspicious day for business ording to the perpetual calendar.

    "Alright, let''s do Saturday then."

    Yang Hao nodded, knowing that Xu Meizhu must have carefully considered the date she suggested.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task: [Meng Yuyu''s Wish]

    Task Reward: Attribute Points*5

    Right then, the voice of the System suddenly sounded.

    Apparently, Meng Yuyu hadpleted her house purchase.

    That little bitch was quite efficient!

    Yang Hao silently mused, then added the 5 Attribute Points directly to his health.

    Earlier, at Guan Mengmeng''s ce, he earned 20 Attribute Points, of which 9 were added to his Kidney Energy Value, earning him the Indestructible Kidney, and the remaining 11 were all allocated to health. Now, with these additional 5 points, his health value had reached 97 points, only 3 points away from another qualitative change!

    It was something to look forward to!

    Evening.

    Yang Hao arrived at the entrance of Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten.

    Recently, he hadn''t been picking up Xixi much after school, but today he happened to have some free time and decided to pick up his little cotton-padded jacket from school.

    He, the boss, didn''t exercise any special privilege, just waiting quietly at the entrance of the kindergarten.

    While waiting for Xixi to finish school, however, he saw a familiar figure emerging from the kindergarten.

    With her blonde hair and blue eyes, distinctive facial features, perhaps because she had just finished a dance ss or had been doing yoga on her own, she was wearing a figure-hugging yoga outfit that outlined her perfect body curves, especially her somewhat exaggerated peach-shaped buttocks, which were particrly eye-catching.

    This type of buttock shape actually isn''t too friendly to Asian men, as damn it''s quite easy to get lost, never really reaching the end.

    Only someone like Yang Hao, assisted by the System, a "419" gentleman, could engage in a battle!

    Her arrival immediately drew the attention of the parents around, and several dads'' eyes fell in unison on her.

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    Natasha?

    Actually, Yang Hao kind of had face blindness towards foreigners, but he had just met this Combat Nationality beauty yesterday at the piano store, even sold her a piano valued at 3.19 million, and they added each other on WeChat.

    So, Yang Hao recognized her at a nce.

    Natasha approached the kindergarten entrance and took a bouquet of flowers from a delivery guy, nced at the card stuck in the flowers, and then shook her head gently.

    This Combat Nationality beauty was about to head back inside when she unintentionally caught a glimpse of Yang Hao in the crowd.

    Her eyes lit up a bit before she strode towards Yang Hao, "Mr. Yang, what a coincidence!"

    "Are you here to pick up your child from school?"

    Yang Hao nodded, "My daughter goes to school here."

    "Oh, which ss?"

    "She might be my student."

    Natasha asked with a smile.

    "Aren''t you a salesperson at the piano store? You teach here too??" Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "I teach two lessons here every day, and spend the rest of the time at the piano store."

    Each ss at Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten has a resident foreign teacher, and in addition, there are many art-rted externally hired foreign teachers. Natasha was clearly thetter.

    Yang Hao nodded, "My daughter is in ss 3, her name is Xixi, do you know her?"

    "Oh, you''re actually Xixi''s father!"

    "I really like Xixi, she''s such a cute child!"

    Natasha revealed a surprised expression, she indeed knew Xixi.

    Yang Hao was also surprised, not expecting that he and this Combat Nationality beauty had such a fate.

    "Daddy, you came to pick me up from school~"

    Just then, the kindergarten let out, and Jiang Yuqi walked out holding Xixi''s hand, and Xixi saw Yang Hao in the crowd at a nce. The little girl immediately bounced and hopped towards her daddy.

    Yang Hao picked up Xixi, giving her plump cheek a kiss. He had slept over at the Guan Family''sst night and hadn''t seen his little cotton-padded jacket for over 24 hours, missing her dearly.

    "Oh, Teacher Natasha."

    Xixi, held by her father, saw Natasha nearby and waved her little hand gently.

    Back when Xixi was at BEI Qin, she hadn''t interacted with foreign teachers, so after moving to this ce, she was quite curious about the foreign teachers, often chatting with them in her own way.

    Natasha, the teacher with a great temperament and pretty appearance, was one of Xixi''s favorite foreign teachers.

    "Teacher Natasha, do you know my daddy?"

    Xixi blinked her big eyes curiously and asked.

    "I know, we are friends." Natasha nodded with a smile.

    "That''s great!"

    "Daddy, can you invite your friend to our house to y?"

    Xixi looked up at her father with a smiling face, wanting to y with this beautiful teacher.

    Yang Hao was caught off-guard by Xixi''s suggestion and hesitated for a moment.

    However, Natashaughed, looking at Yang Hao, "So, will you extend an invitation to your friend?"

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    Compared to the Chinese, foreigners are indeed more direct.

    Of course, for a wealthy man like Yang Hao, many women in the country are just as direct.

    The so-called demureness depends on whether your own attractiveness is strong enough.

    And Yang Hao didn''t mind having an in-depth exchange with this beauty from the Combat Nationality.

    His thoughts were very direct as well.

    They say that imported cars are nicer to drive, and Yang Hao wanted to try it out for himself.

    So he dly invited this teacher Natasha to his home for dinner.

    The little housemaid, Jiang Yuqi, witnessed the whole process of the "master" flirting with the foreigndy, and her mouth almost reached her ears. Taking advantage of Natasha''s return to the kindergarten to change clothes, the little housemaid said sarcastically, "I heard someone has a girlfriend."

    Yang Hao nced at the little housemaid and smiled, "Did you hear that someone doesn''t mind having a few more girlfriends?"

    "Tsk!"

    The little housemaid pursed her lips and picked up Xixi, "Xixi, let''s go."

    At this moment, she looked just like an angry new bride holding a child on her way back to her mother''s house.

    "Inform Master Chen to prepare a Western meal."

    Yang Hao called out to the little housemaid''s retreating back; Master Chen and his team were the go-to chefs for the Yang family, working there every now and then.

    If Master Chen weren''t an old man, Yang Hao would have probably hired him as his full-time chef by now.

    After waiting for a while at the entrance of the kindergarten, Natasha reappeared before Yang Hao, now dressed in casual clothes.

    She looked different now, dressed in a white blouse and wide-leg pants, casual yet the off-shoulder top added a touch of subtle sexiness.

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    (It''s tough to find pictures of foreign beauties, just get a feel of it.)

    Natasha''s figure isn''t at the top among foreign beauties, but overall it still matches the aesthetics of Hua Country.

    "Where did Xixi go?"

    Not seeing Xixi in Yang Hao''s arms, Natasha asked curiously.

    "Qiqi took her back first."

    "Qiqi?"

    "Mrs. Jiang?"

    Natasha had just seen Xixiing out with Jiang Yuqi but didn''t know their rtionship.

    "Yes."

    "Mrs. Jiang is Xixi''s private tutor," Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    So that''s how it is.

    Natasha nodded, her face revealing a thought-provoking smile.

    If a private tutor can directly take Xixi home, then their rtionship is definitely not simple.

    However, Natasha didn''t care about these things, for a man who could afford a piano worth 3.19 million, this is not important at all!

    "Does Mr. Yang live nearby?"

    Natasha swiftly changed the subject.

    "Just across there."

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    Yang Hao pointed to the entrance of Star Cloud Bay opposite the kindergarten.

    Natasha nodded, showing a ''that figures'' expression on her face.

    She knew that half the children in Shangpin Kindergarten lived in the luxury housing of Star Cloud Bay in Jiangcheng.

    The two of them chatted as they walked into the Star Cloud Bay area together.

    Natasha was entering this luxurious residential area near the kindergarten for the first time. She looked around and without any hesitation, took out her phone to snap a few photos.

    "Mr. Yang invited me to his home, Xixi''s mom won''t mind, will she?"

    After taking the photos, Natasha casually asked.

    Upon hearing this question, steeped in meaning, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh.

    He thought to himself that she indeed was a foreigner.

    However, her tact was not as refined; she was not on the same level as Meng Chacha.

    "Xixi''s mom and I are already divorced," Yang Hao replied.

    "Oh, sorry."

    Natasha said sorry, but the answer actually made her quite happy.

    Although she didn''t care much about whether he had a wife or not, having one would certainlyplicate things!

    Being single was much more convenient.

    Yang Hao led Natasha into his home all the way.

    Then, this foreigner was astounded by the luxury of Yang Hao''s house.

    She knew this man from Hua Country was rich, but she hadn''t expected him to be this wealthy, with a home as grand as a pce.

    "Teacher Natasha, wee to our home,"

    Xixi, who had arrived home earlier, greeted her foreign teacher with great enthusiasm.

    "Thank you, Xixi."

    "It''s a pity that I didn''t prepare a gift due to the short notice, but I''ll make it up next time."

    Natasha replied with a smile, already thinking about her next visit.

    "Would you like Xixi to show you around our house?"

    Natasha felt it wouldn''t be appropriate to have Yang Hao show her around, so she turned the idea to Xixi instead.

    "Sure."

    "I''ll take Teacher Natasha to my room first..."

    Xixi nodded obediently and then pulled Natasha toward her own princess room.

    The little girl''s thoughts were very innocent; she just found her foreign teacher novel and wanted to make a different kind of adult friend.

    Starting from her own room, Xixi then took Natasha sessively through the other rooms of the house, including her father''s master bedroom.

    And Natasha, the foreigner, was shocked again and again in her heart!

    There was an unparalleled riverside view from the balcony, the sofa was from a luxury brand she had only heard of, and the master bedroom wasrger than her current apartment...

    Meanwhile, the obsessivepulsive girl, Jiang Yuqi, furrowed her brows tightly. This little maid, who had been in her post for several days, had already developed a sense of territory.

    Natasha walking around the house was making her very irritable, and she was even silently calcting that after Natasha left, she would have to wipe every ce she had been with a mop.

    "Feeling upset?"

    Noticing the maid''s unusual emotions, Yang Hao asked cheerily.

    "No."

    The little maid shook her head stubbornly.

    "You''re not jealous, are you?"

    Yang Hao teased her.

    "Uh...."

    Jiang Yuqi was momentarily surprised, nced at Yang Hao somewhat guiltily, and then shook her head decisively: "Not at all!"

 Chapter 202: 188, the foreign girl turned into a little wild monster! I am jungling! (Two in one)_2

    "Don''t worry."

    "No one can rece your ce in Xixi''s heart..."

    Yang Hao, having seen through the nanny''s thoughts,ughed heartily.

    Huh?

    Xixi!

    Jiang Yuqi''s eyebrows slightly raised as she realized she was being led into a trap.

    What Yang Hao meant by "jealousy" actually had two targets, one was himself, and the other was Xixi.

    But his teasing tone was clearly misleading Jiang Yuqi to think about him, and then he brought up Xixi out of nowhere.

    One could only say that this old man was very bad!

    The dinner was ready.

    Everyone took their seats at the dining table.

    Yang Hao and his daughter sat on one side, while Jiang Yuqi and Natasha sat on the other.

    To wee the guest Natasha, Yang Hao even opened a bottle of red wine.

    "Mrs. Jiang, although we have worked together for many days, this is the first time we are dining together, cheers~"

    Natasha first drank a ss with Yang Hao, then turned her attention to Jiang Yuqi for a toast.

    Jiang Yuqi actually couldn''t drink, but faced with the provocation from the "invader" Natasha, she wouldn''t show weakness, so she angrily drank two sses with Natasha.

    As a result, after the second ss, the nanny''s cheeks turned red, and her head began to feel woozy...

    "Qiqi, if you can''t drink, don''t overdo it!"

    Having already understood Natasha''s intentions, Yang Hao began to use reverse psychology.

    If you ask how he found out, well, it would require a camera under the table.

    Because this foreigndy kept rubbing her foot against his calf...

    "Who says I can''t drink!"

    Jiang Yuqi pretended to be sober and then drank another ss with Natasha.

    By this time, two bottles of red wine were already empty on the table.

    Yang Hao, with one hand propping his cheek, watched Jiang Yuqi''s condition, then saw the nanny nodding off repeatedly, and then she copsed on the dining table...

    Having already eaten her fill, Xixi had gone to wash up and returned to her room to sleep.

    So, there were only three people left at the dining table, but the nanny Jiang Yuqi was in a drunken state.

    Natasha winked at Yang Hao and then raised her wine ss: "cheers~"

    "I thought all you people from the Combat Nationality said [''Ura'']!"

    Yang Hao chuckled and clinked sses with the foreigndy.

    "If you like, it can be ''Ura''..."

    Natasha narrowed her eyes and then drank a small sip of wine.

    However, what puzzled Yang Hao was that she didn''t swallow the wine but identally knocked a spoon off the dinner te.

    The foreigndy quite naturally bent down to pick up the spoon which had fallen to the ground.

    However, it seemed that the spoon which should have been easy to pick up was very difficult to retrieve.

    The foreigndy actually crawled under the table.

    Yang Hao was puzzled when suddenly his pants zipper was pulled down.

    Damn!

    This imported model really is different, so many tricks.

    And, the handling is top-notch!

    Hiss!

    Impressive...

    Most people alternate between cold and hot water.

    This foreigndy used red wine instead! Find exclusive stories on m_v l|e-NovelBin

    Yang Hao probably never dreamed in his life that he would get to taste the vor of red wine like this!

    Just don''t fucking get drunk!!

    And just as this foreign tea was showing off her skills, Jiang Yuqi, who had been passed out on the table, suddenly moved. She then rubbed her forehead and sat up straight, her eyes opening groggily.

    "Did Natasha leave?"

    Seeing no sign of Natasha in the restaurant, Jiang Yuqi casually asked.

    "Yeah."

    Yang Hao leaned forward and nodded gently.

    "I thought she would stay!"

    Jiang Yuqi pouted, "She had no good intentions."

    "Uh?"

    "What''s with that expression?"

    Jiang Yuqi narrowed her beautiful eyes but still felt Yang Hao across from her had a strange expression on his face; his features twisted yet seeming quitefortable.

    "Let''s go back to sleep!"

    "You can barely keep your eyes open."

    Yang Hao urged her.

    "Oh."

    "I''ll clean up the restaurant tomorrow, you should rest early too."

    Jiang Yuqi''s head was still spinning, and her consciousness wasn''t clear. She steadied herself on the table and got up, then staggered back to her room.

    After she left, Yang Hao stretched his hands under the table to hold the foreign tea''s head and began to exert the power of the Blue Buff!

    The friction between the dining chair and the marble floor made a creaking noise.

    It took a long time before the noise gradually subsided.

    Natasha picked up a spoon, which surprisingly contained a thick, white soup.

    She looked at Yang Hao and then took the spoonful into her mouth. Finally, she licked her lips with her tongue, making it seem as if it was delicious.

    Yang Hao smiled and pointed to the sd on the table, "Don''t just drink soup, eat some sd."

    "Thank you."

    "Quite thoughtful!"

    Natasha smiled seductively.

    Ding!

    Intimacy detected with Natasha.

    Entering Intimacy Processing Program...

    Name: Natasha

    Age: 25

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 74

    (Note 1: Intimates lose 3 points for every additional romantic encounter, with this intimate having 5 encounters.)

    (Note 2: This intimate''s Comprehensive Quality Score is below 75, cannot be transformed into an NPC! Cannot be converted into a buff!)

    (Note 3: An intimate with a Comprehensive Quality Score between 70 to 75 has a certain chance of transforming into a wild monster!)

    Ding!

    It has been detected that Natasha can be transformed into a wild monster.

    [Yes] [No] Transform?

    (Note 1: Defeating wild monsters will randomly drop gold coins as well as rewards.)

    (Note 2: Wild monsters also have a certain chance of triggering missions!)

    The System''s voice kept ringing.

    Yang Hao was bbergasted.

    He was already surprised when the Blue Buff appeared, but now there was even a wild monster!

    So, Yang Hao, the decent CEO, fucking turned into an assassin!

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    ```

    After clearing the Blue Buff, do I have to farm a wild monster too?!

    Thank goodness I''ve evolved the Indestructible Kidney, otherwise who could handle this!

    Moreover, this wild monster is a foreign girl, and she looks pretty strong.

    Not easy to defeat!

    "Honey, what are you thinking about?"

    This foreign girl quickly got into character, changing her way of addressing me just like that.

    "Nothing much."

    Yang Hao said with a smile, shaking his head.

    Then he silently made the choice [Yes] in his mind.

    Ding!

    The wild monster Natasha is officially online!

    Reward: 10 million maintenance fund exclusively for wild monsters.

    (Note: If the wild monster bes intimate with someone else, her status as a wild monster will be automatically revoked)

    Hmm, not bad.

    In today''s society, finding a woman who''s a Perfect Virginity is like hitting the jackpot; Natasha''s type is the norm.

    And ording to the System''s standards, there aren''t many women who could score over 70.

    Especially those flirty female inte celebrities, let alone scoring 70, it''s rare for them to even have a positive score!

    "Honey, may I use your bathroom?"

    At this point, Natasha asked again.

    "Of course."

    Yang Hao, with the Blue Buff and the Indestructible Kidney, was still nning to farm the wild monster!

    To see if he could drop any rewards!

    So he took Natasha to his master bedroom.

    The bathroom wasrge, equipped with a round bathtub that could amodate two people.

    Yang Hao was just checking out the quality of this bathtub.

    Not bad at all.

    But the wild monster was powerful, and it was hard to subdue her in water.

    Yang Hao took the wild monster to the bay window, admiring the brilliant river view as he farmed the wild.

    Amidst sounds of foreignnguages that Yang Hao couldn''t understand, the wild monster was finally defeated.

    She copsed on the marble-covered windowsill, with juices flowing softly from the depths of her secret grotto...

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for defeating a wild monster for the first time!

    10 million cash dropped!

    Attribute Points*2!

    The System''s voice rang out once again.

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    The rewards from farming this monster were very generous!

    Even better than the usual missions!

    nice!

    It seems that farming wild monsters is still necessary!

    And learning foreignnguages too!!

    Suddenly, he understood the leader who liked to study foreignnguages.

    The benefits of learning a foreignnguage are simply too great!

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    So, you can question the morals of those corrupt officials.

    But you don''t need to doubt their desire to improve!

    Mastering an additionalnguage is very important, it makes overseas inspections much more convenient.

    "Honey, I always had a prejudice against Hua Country men before."

    "Looks like I was wrong, you are even more impressive than my ex-boyfriend from the Combat Nationality..."

    Natasha, who took a while to recover, spoke.

    Her words were heartfelt. In terms of scale, technique, and intensity, Yang Hao''s performance had reshaped her perception of Hua Country men.

    After arriving in Hua Country not long ago, she tried dating a Hua Country man and then formed a bias because he just couldn''t connect with her on a soulful level.

    So in a sense, Yang Hao also brought glory to his country.

    He enhanced the image of Hua Country men in the eyes of this foreign girl all by himself.

    "Honey, can I be your girlfriend?"

    The foreign girl asked.

    "I have a girlfriend."

    Yang Hao replied straightforwardly.

    Natasha didn''t seem surprised by this answer and asked, "Would you mind having one more?"

    "This is what I propose, I can give you what you desire."

    "But you need to agree to one condition."

    Yang Hao didn''t want to beat around the bush with this foreign girl, saying it straight.

    "What condition?" Natasha asked.

    Yang Hao shrugged lightly: "I''m a bit of a clean freak..."

    "I understand."

    Natasha took over before Yang Hao could finish, "From now on, I''ll belong only to you."

    ```

 Chapter 204: 189, A foreign girl with a hundred thousand a month (asking for monthly tickets)

    ```

    This foreign chick''s awareness is pretty high, she instantly got the meaning behind Yang Hao''s words.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, for him, such simple rtionships are naturally better.

    Whenever there is time and energy, just grind some monsters, anyway, every time there''s a good chance of Spending Gold Coins, and with some luck, there are rewards to boot. The maintenance fund for monsters provided by the System is enough to cover this foreign chick''s expenses.

    The rewards from the grind are all pure profit; just now, he even made ten million!

    You can only say the System is too strong!

    You think freeloading is already awesome?

    Yet Yang Hao can get rich just by grinding Blue Buff and monsters!

    "Do you have a Hua Country bank card?"

    After taking a shower together, they returned to the room, and Yang Hao asked.

    "Yes, I do."

    Natasha''s eyes lit up and she immediately sent her bank card number to Yang Hao.

    She knew this tycoon was ready to transfer some spending money to her.

    After receiving the bank card number, Yang Hao indeed opened his mobile banking. However, when it came time to enter the amount, he passed the phone to Natasha: "You fill it in."

    Yang Hao wanted to test how greedy this foreign chick was, to have a mental reference.

    Natasha didn''t expect him to let her enter the amount herself. She hesitated for a moment, then first entered the digit 1, followed by five zeros.

    "Darling, is this amount of spending money okay for each month?"

    As she handed back the phone to Yang Hao, Natasha asked.

    Yang Hao smiled, "It''s fine."

    He immediately entered the password and transferred the hundred thousand.

    For someone like Yang Hao, who has the backing of the System, a hundred thousand is not even a drop in the bucket. However, for the average worker, a hundred thousand is an immense sum.

    After all, many average workers don''t even make that much in a year.

    Natasha''s average monthly ie is about twenty thousand, so the hundred thousand she requested is already five times her ie!

    For this foreign chick, this was already quite a lot.

    She is the type who keeps her wits about her; even though she knows Yang Hao is rich, very rich.

    But that money is his, after all. And tycoons like him are surrounded by women, so Natasha didn''t dare to ask for the moon.

    In case the negotiation breaks down, the tycoon might just run off.

    And you don''t oftene across young and capable tycoons like Yang Hao.

    Having a sizable ie while also gaining a high-quality sexual partner, Natasha saw this as a lucrative deal!

    "Darling, thank you~!"

    After receiving the money, the excited foreign chick pounced on Yang Hao, initiating the third round...

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but sigh: these imported models sure are durable and well-built!

    She had clearly copsed on the windowsill just earlier, but after a bath and a bit of rest, she was fully revived.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was, at this moment, Natasha was mainly stimted by the transfer he just made. She felt since she received the money, she should provide good service to her sugar daddy!

    Even if he had the Vajra''s Indestructibility, Yang Hao felt he was overextending himself physically, so this time, the emphasis was on the foreign mare transforming into a Foreign Knight.

    Ding!

    Congrattions on defeating the monster!

    Reward: 200,000 in cash...

    And anothernguage mastered.

    The System''s voice rang out once again.

    However, this reward pales inparison to the first-time bonus.

    But a 200,000 reward is already two months'' spending money for this foreign chick.

    Seeing the Foreign Knight covered in sweat, Yang Hao felt he could asionally reward her, for instance, renting her a better apartment.

    Previously during a chat, he learned that she was living in a fifty-square-meter apartment, which is certainly fine for her alone, but as Yang Hao wouldn''t likely have here over to his ce in the future, he thought it better to get her a nicer ce to live. This would also make his visits more convenient...

    At the same time.

    Meng Yuyu was packing her bags in her rental room; if not for the time constraints, she would have moved to her new home today.

    A 330-square-meter river-view t, quitefortable.

    "Yuyu, when you''re living the high life, don''t forget about us!"

    Yu Lili helped to pack while casting envious nces and sighing.

    She witnessed her stic best friend leap ss boundaries in just two months.

    Initially, she despised Meng Yuyu''s humble fawning behavior; if you''re going to fish, fish, but there''s no need to be so abject about it.

    But now, given the chance to fawn over Yang Big Brother, she would do it even more consciously than Meng Yuyu!

    So what if it''s fawning?

    In just two months, she fawned her way to wealth that others couldn''t strive for in their lifetime!!

    And whether it''s the mansion,mercial property, or that Mercedes GLC, it''s all in Meng Yuyu''s own name, not just for her use.

    This is a world away from the arrangements of many rich people who only let you live in their houses and drive their cars.

    "Lili, once I move over, I''ll ask my husband. If he doesn''t mind, you cane live with me, it might take some getting used to living alone in a 330-square-meter ce."

    Meng Yuyu wasn''t just being polite; living alone in such a big ce could even scare her. It''s too spacious and lonely with no one to talk to.

    If Yu Lili moved in, she could keep herpany, and beyond that, y the role of mood setter.

    Meng Chacha was living the good life, and it was only right to let others know.

    More importantly, Yu Lili poses no threat to her. At Bolli Fitness Center, it was proven that Yang Hao simply wasn''t interested in her so-called best friend.

    Otherwise, her stic best friend wouldn''t still just be a front desk clerk at Bolli Fitness Center.

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    "Yuyu, why don''t you ask him now?"

    ```

    "We can move in together just in time..."

    Yu Lili had not expected her stic bestie to be thinking of her at that moment and was instantly overjoyed.

    Naturally, she was eager to move into a 330-square-meter luxury house, not to mention the rent she would save.

    Moreover, living in such a high-endmunity would increase her chances of meeting wealthy people.

    And when Yang Hao came over, she could take the opportunity to fawn over the tycoon again. Who knew, maybe one day he would take a fancy to her!

    In short, moving there would only be beneficial.

    "Yuyu, you know I love you the most!"

    Yu Lili yfully clung to Meng Yuyu''s arm, acting all sweet and charming.

    "Alright then."

    "I''ll send a message and ask."

    Meng Yuyu knew that most of the time after she moved in, she would be alone, so having someone to talk to and socialize with would be good.

    She immediately sent an inquiry to Yang Hao.

    And the reply she got was: It''s your own house, so you can make your own decision.

    Actually, Yang Hao really didn''t mind; whether Yu Lili was there or not wouldn''t affect him, and having people in the other rooms could even set the mood.

    "What did Yang say?"

    Yu Lili couldn''t wait to know the answer.

    "Husband said I should decide for myself."

    Meng Yuyu even showed off Yang Hao''s reply; to her, it was a response that had face, as her wealthy husband didn''t treat her as an essory, but rather gave her full autonomy.

    "Yuyu, my good Yuyu..."

    "I''ll take care of all the housework when we move in!" Yu Lili quickly dered.

    "You said it yourself!"

    "You can''t back out after we move in!"

    Meng Chacha originally intended to have this stic bestie move in, and now that she had unearthed additionalbor value, she was quite happy about it.

    "Don''t worry!"

    "I always keep my promises."

    Yu Lili confidently reassured her, thinking first she would move in and then see.

    "Well, let''s move in together then." Meng Yuyu nodded in agreement.

    "Yay!"

    "I knew you were the best, Yuyu."

    Yu Lili burst into cheer and then started packing her belongings.

    Inside the luxury house at Star Cloud Bay.

    Yang Hao did not have Natasha stay the night.

    Knowing his darling daughter, she would likely run to his room tomorrow morning, and it wouldn''t be very appropriate if Natasha was still there.

    Thus, the Foreign Knight left wisely in the early hours of the morning.

    With Yibao reporting for work during the day and sparring with the Foreign Knight for three rounds in the evening, Yang Hao truly felt drained. After Natasha left, he quickly fell into a deep sleep.

    When he awoke, it was already nine o''clock the next morning.

    However, he felt fully revived after this sleep, as if his energy was thoroughly replenished.

    He had numerous unread messages on his phone when he turned it on, almost all of which were from his NPCs, along with a few work messages from Cai Meichen and property listings from Wang Xiuxiu.

    This little estate agent had recently been making good money through Yang Hao. Just yesterday, after selling another 330-square-meter luxury house, she had collected more luxury home listings near Jiangcheng Second Hospital overnight.

    Unfortunately, Jiangcheng Second Hospital was located in the old downtown area, where the only high-priced housingplex was called "Shengshi Jiangnan," but it was already seven years old.

    Theplex had detached houses and townhouses; thergest detached house was 162 square meters and was not within consideration.

    Thergest townhouse on the edge was 340 square meters, with an actual usable area of over 400 square meters, priced between twelve to fifteen million depending on the decor.

    So, Wang Xiuxiu sent over a few townhouse listings to Yang Hao, but the total prices didn''t quite meet his expectations.

    Because the task was to reward a Mysterious Gift Pack of equal value to the price of the house purchased.

    And while the house could be purchased with Meng''s exclusive spending money, the reward would be for Yang Hao, making it a great chance to shear the System''s wool. So he nned to take as much as possible.

    "Eh, Qiqi?"

    "Didn''t you go to kindergarten?"

    Yang Hao was looking through the property messages as he walked out of the bedroom but saw Jiang Yuqi in the living room. She was sitting on the sofa, frowning deeply at her phone.

    "I don''t have ss today; I just took Xixi there and came back."

    "Yang, I made breakfast, but it might be a bit cold now." The nanny put down her phone and said.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    Just as he was about to ask the little nanny if something was on her mind, the System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Ding!

    Triggered random task: [The Troubles of Jiang Yuqi]

    The little nanny Jiang Yuqi''s brother ising to Jiangcheng soon and hopes his sister can help him find a job so he can settle down in the city.

    Task content: Solve the little nanny Jiang Yuqi''s troubles

    Task reward: One Junior Industry Card

    (Note: There are four levels of Industry Cards: Junior, Intermediate, Advanced, and Special.

    A Junior Industry Card can exchange for a random industry worth under 10 billion; an Intermediate Industry Card can exchange for an industry worth 10 billion to 100 billion; an Advanced Industry Card can exchange for an industry worth 100 billion to 1000 billion; a Special Industry Card can exchange for an industry worth over 1000 billion.)

    Huh?

    Wow!

    This System rocks!

    After hearing the introduction of the Industry Card, Yang Hao was first taken aback, and then once again impressed by the System''s awesomeness!

 Chapter 205: 190, What Can a Nanny Sister Do to Help? (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

    The caretaker thoughtfully served Yang Hao, her employer, a warm bowl of preserved egg and lean pork congee.

    She also peeled a boiled egg for him.

    The dining table was also set with a few dishes that Jiang Yuqi had made herself.

    Such a breakfast was indeed light and appetizing.

    "You seemed quite distressed just now, is there something on your mind?"

    After they had nearly finished their breakfast, Yang Hao opened up the conversation.

    "My younger brother is already on the train to Jiangcheng. We''d agreed that he would stay home and take care of our mother, but he listened to his girlfriend''s suggestion and insisted oning to Jiangcheng to develop his career."

    Jiang Yuqi didn''t hide her troubles and, with a taut face, ryed her worries.

    "Coming to Jiangcheng to make a living might not necessarily be a bad thing."

    "After all, it''s good for a young man to go out and see the world." Bearing the responsibility of helping his caretaker with her troubles, Yang naturally spoke from the perspective of Jiang Yuqi''s brother.

    "Yang, you don''t understand. My brother didn''t even finish high school; he attended a technical secondary school. With no formal qualifications or specialized skills, he can only get factory work or be a waiter here in Jiangcheng, which isn''t any better than staying in our hometown!"

    Jiang Yuqi sighed in frustration.

    "How old is your brother?" asked Yang Hao.

    "He''s 21 this year. Back in our hometown, he worked as a stock clerk in arge supermarket," Jiang Yuqi briefly exined her brother''s situation.

    "When you pick up your brother, bring him to my ce. We''ll have dinner at my house tonight; I''d like to meet him."

    As he spoke, Yang Hao gently patted the caretaker''s shoulder: "No need to look so worried, I can arrange a job for your brother."

    "Really?"

    The caretaker was suddenly overjoyed. If her employer lent a hand, then her brother''s employment was naturally nothing to worry about.

    "Have I ever lied to you?" Yang Hao replied mildly.

    "No."

    Jiang Yuqi quickly shook her head and then said with a smile, "Then I''ll thank you on behalf of Hai in advance, Yang."

    Having spent a lot of time together recently, Jiang Yuqi had begun to understand her employer better.

    He seemed to have no faults apart from being a yboy. As a boss, he didn''t make hollow promises; he always kept his word, and working for him wasfortable.

    Her life as a caretaker was quite luxuriousˇŞshe would drive a Panamera when shopping for groceries, and she had several sets of Herm¨¨s "work uniforms". She wouldn''t trade it even for a white-cor job.

    ...

    On the train from Changshi to Jiangcheng.

    Jiang Xiaohai and his girlfriend Zhang Mei were both quite excited.

    The Changshi where they had been living was a prefecture-level city with just over two million people.

    Coming to a big city like Jiangcheng from such a small city filled them both with great anticipation.

    But along with the excitement, they both felt a bit lost.

    Neither of them had much formal education, nor did they have any specialized skills.

    Zhang Mei was a cashier at a supermarket, while Jiang Xiaohai worked as a stock clerk. Arriving in a big city like Jiangcheng, they weren''t sure what they could do.

    Fortunately, they weren''t without support.

    Zhang Mei''s older cousin had set up her life in Jiangcheng and was currently a food and beverage manager at a hotel.

    Jiang Xiaohai''s older sister was also in Jiangcheng; she had been a kindergarten teacher but seemed to have switched careers to be a caretaker.

    "Hai, my cousin said she''lle pick us up. Let''s not bother your sister,"

    "Didn''t you say she''s working as a caretaker? It should be hard for her to take time off, so we shouldn''t trouble her for now," said Zhang Mei, while replying to messages from her cousin.

    "I''ve already told my sister,"

    "She said she woulde to the train station to pick us up," Jiang Xiaohai replied.

    "Let''s just forget about it!"

    Zhang Mei shook her head and then added, "We should rely on my cousin for finding jobs. I''ve heard she''s a leader in a big hotel, so it shouldn''t be hard for her to arrange something for us."

    "Your sister is just a caretaker and won''t be much help, so we should get on good terms with my cousin first. Once we settle down, we can go and visit your sister."

    "But, she must already be on her way!"

    Jiang Xiaohai looked troubled, feeling somewhat annoyed inside. Although his sister didn''t have the capabilities of his girlfriend''s cousin, she was still his flesh and blood. Arriving in an unfamiliar city like Jiangcheng, having his sister nearby would beforting.

    "Then let her head back!"

    "Just say someone ising to pick us up," Zhang Dan dismissed with a wave of her hand.

    "That doesn''t seem right!"

    "We''re here anyway, why not have a meal together!"

    "I''ll ask her to go back after we''ve had our meal!"

    "Besides, we have to see how my cousin arranges things. If there isn''t a suitable job or ce to live, we''ll have to turn to my sister. She won''t ignore her brother..." Jiang Xiaohai argued with reason.

    "Fine then!"

    "We''vee all this way, even if your sister can''t help, she should at least treat us to a meal!"

    Zhang Dan immediately changed her line of thinking, hoping to have her boyfriend''s sister treat them to a mealter.

    After that, they would resolve the job and living arrangements with the cousin.

    "My sister treating us to a meal is definitely not a problem."

    "It seems being a nanny is quite profitable!" Jiang Xiaohai shrugged his shoulders.

    "No matter how much a nanny earns, she''s still just a nanny!"

    "Even if I starve to death, I would never be a nanny..." Zhang Dan said with disdain. She had a natural prejudice against the profession of a nanny, feeling that it was a shameful job.

    Jiang Xiaohai shook his head in frustration but didn''t know how to argue against it.

    After another hour or so, the train finally arrived at the station. Passengers started to squeeze their way out with their luggage, and they followed the crowd off the train.

    Jiang Xiaohai carried a suitcase in one hand and a backpack over his shoulders, taking on the task of handling the luggage alone.

    Zhang Dan, on the other hand, was only carrying a shoulder bag, her phone in hand, continuouslymunicating with the cousin who hade to fetch them.

    "Dandan, over here."

    Exiting through the station, the weing Zhang Mei waved to them,

    "Big sister."

    Zhang Mei was the child from Zhang Dan''s uncle''s family, the eldest among her cousins, which was why Zhang Dan called her big sister.

    "Big sister, this is my boyfriend, Jiang Xiaohai."

    Zhang Dan introduced her boyfriend to her big sister, Zhang Mei.

    "Hello, big sister."

    Jiang Xiaohai took a deep breath and greeted her politely.

    "Let''s go, have a meal first."

    "You must be hungry after a few hours on the train!"

    Zhang Mei gestured for them to leave, ready to take them to eat.

    "Big sister, hold on a moment, my older sister is alsoing, she might not have arrived yet..."

    While saying this, Jiang Xiaohai sent a message to his sister Jiang Yuqi.

    "Big sister, Xiaohai''s sister is working as a nanny; she can''tpare to you," Zhang Dan whispered into her big sister Zhang Mei''s ear.

    "Dandan, don''t be prejudiced against professions!"

    "Being a nanny is good too; it pays well, and after all, no matter what you do, it''s about earning your bread with your own hands. You shouldn''tugh at others for being nannies!"

    Although Zhang Mei said this, a condescending smile hung on her face.

    She, like her cousin Zhang Dan, didn''t have much respect for the profession of a nanny.

    "Xiaohai, over here!"

    As the sisters were talking, a voice arose in the crowd; they subconsciously followed it with their eyes, then both of them were stunned.

    Because the woman calling Jiang Xiaohai was incredibly beautiful, wearing clothes that looked very expensive at first nce.

    "Is that Xiaohai''s sister??"

    Zhang Mei was somewhat baffled; working in a big hotel, she had encountered many wealthy people and recognized some luxury brands.

    She sized up Jiang Yuqi, who was still a distance away from her, feeling that the clothes she was wearing seemed to be from a luxury brand.

    But considering her status, it seemed unbelievable.

    A nanny, wearing luxury brand clothes?

    That can''t be possible, right?

    Or did she sneak out wearing her employer''s clothes??

 Chapter 206: 191, The Unintentionally Pretentious Nanny (Seeking Monthly Pass)

    ```"Sis!"

    Jiang Xiaohai, naturally without as many thoughts as a girlfriend or sister would have, happily waved at his sister.

    This was his actual sister, the kind that could bring in the Gold Coins!

    Moreover, since their father had run off with another woman in their youth and their mother was busy working to support them, the siblings had to rely on each other for a long time, which meant they were quite close.

    Jiang Yuqi quickly walked up to her brother, asked about their mother''s situation at home, and then turned to look at Zhang Dan and her cousin Zhang Mei.

    "Sister, this is my girlfriend Dandan, and this is Dandan''s cousin."

    "Dandan, this is my sister..."

    Jiang Xiaohai hurriedly introduced everyone.

    "Hello, my name is Zhang Mei."

    "Hello, Jiang Yuqi."

    The two elder sisters exchanged names, and 26-year-old Zhang Mei, who was three years older than Jiang Yuqi, dressed a bit more mature as she was a department manager at a hotel.

    "Let''s go hail a cab first, then find a ce to eat."

    After some small talk, Zhang Mei suggested.

    "Big sis, where are Hai and I staying tonight?" Carrying a fair amount of luggage, Zhang Dan wanted to settle their belongings first before going out to eat and look around.

    "You can temporarily stay in our hotel''s staff dormitory, but you can only stay for two or three days, so we need to find a ce quickly after we eat," she exined.

    "Of course, if you''re willing to work at the hotel, you can stay in the staff dormitory indefinitely."

    "But the hotel''s staff quarters are separated by gender, so you won''t be able to stay together," Zhang Mei stated inly, as she and her boyfriend, who rented a studio apartment, couldn''t amodate the two of them for a stay.

    "Ah?"

    "We have to live separately?"

    "Then we might as well find a small inn."

    Zhang Dan obviously didn''t want to live apart from her boyfriend and shook her head immediately.

    "Let''s eat first, anyway."

    "After sitting on the train for hours, let''s eat and talk!"

    Zhang Mei said and then pointed to the taxi stand: "We will hail a taxi there."

    "Actually, if it weren''t for all the luggage, taking the subway would be more convenient..."

    Zhang Mei added anotherment.

    "Let''s take a taxi instead, Hai and I brought two suitcases!"

    Zhang Dan said as such but had her own little calctions in mind; with both sisters present, she and her boyfriend wouldn''t need to pay for the taxi.

    "No need to hail a taxi, I drove here," Jiang Yuqi said at this point.

    "Ah?"

    "Sis, did you buy a car?"

    Jiang Xiaohai looked at his sister quite surprised.

    Zhang Mei and Zhang Dan both showed surprised expressions, wondering: Isn''t she a nanny? Howe she has a car?

    "It''s not mine. It''s the boss''s car," Jiang Yuqi replied truthfully.

    "Oh, I see."

    Initially excited, Jiang Xiaohai immediately felt a bit let down. He had thought his sister had bought the car herself, which would have meant he could also drive around for pleasure.

    On the other hand, the expressions on Zhang Mei and Zhang Dan''s faces seemed to say, "That figures."

    A nanny driving her employer''s car made sense.

    "Yuqi, you won''t get criticized for driving your boss''s car around, will you?" Zhang Mei asked.

    "Not really," Jiang Yuqi shook her head and exined, "Although the car belongs to the boss, it is assigned to me, so I usually drive it."

    "Ah?"

    "There''s apany car??"

    Hearing the answer, the two sisters looked at each other in shock.

    Apany car for a nanny? That level of benefit matched that of senior managers inrgepanies.

    "Having a car to get around is better than taking a taxi."

    "Sister, let''s get moving. I''m really hungry after sitting on the train for hours," Jiang Xiaohai said, patting his stomach.

    "Okay, to the parking lot," Jiang Yuqi nodded and led the three of them there.

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    As they walked, she inquired about her brother''s ns.

    Zhang Dan and Zhang Mei whispered to each other from behind.

    "Big sis, I don''t think the little Hai''s sister looks like a nanny at all. Who has a nanny that dresses so stylishly and even has a car to drive?"

    "It seems she''s not a typical nanny; there''s a chance she''s having an affair with the man of the house. Otherwise, why would she enjoy such good treatment?"

    "Are you saying she''s the other woman??"

    "It''s possible."

    Zhang Mei nodded, then cautioned, "Keep your voice down, don''t let anyone hear."

    "She''s only two years older than Xiaohai; how can she do something like this at such a young age!"

    "Are big cities all thisplicated?"

    Zhang Dan shook her head in confusion. At 20 years old, with a high school diploma and a cashier job at a supermarket, she was in a phase where her values were being reshaped. She had epted social realities, but still harbored a longing for a better life.

    In her view, being a mistress was totally iprehensibleˇŞespecially considering her brother''s girlfriend was also very pretty.

    "Actually, it''s not thatplicated. If a man offered you twenty thousand a month just to spend the asional night with him, how would you choose?"

    Zhang Mei, after all, worked in a hotel and had seen all kinds of people and things.

    The society nowadaysughs at the poor, not the prostitutes.

    Young and pretty girls bing mistresses is far toomon.

    "Twenty thousand a month?"

    Zhang Mei''s question stunned Zhang Dan into silence, her mouth agape. Back in her hometown, the monthly sry for a cashier was only two thousand eight hundred.

    If someone offered her twenty thousand a month...

    Zhang Dan nced at Jiang Xiaohai walking in front, who previously only earned over three thousand a month, and naturally couldn''t spend much on her.

    So if a man offered her twenty thousand a month, she would indeed be tempted.

    "Big sis, are you saying little Hai''s sister can make twenty thousand a month?" Zhang Dan asked quietly.

    "I was just making an analogy," Zhang Mei replied softly, then shook her head: "Enough, let''s stop talking about this."```

    Just as the sisters were whispering to each other, Jiang Yuqi and her brother, walking in front, stopped in their tracks.

    "Sis, don''t tell me this Porsche is the car the boss provided for you??"

    At that moment, Jiang Yuqi was rummaging through her bag for car keys, and Jiang Xiaohai''s face was filled with shock as he looked at the Panamera in front of them, although he wasn''t particrly knowledgeable about cars, he still recognized the Porsche emblem.

    Not just him, Zhang Dan and Zhang Mei, the sisters, were also staring at the Panamera parked in the lot with faces full of shock, especially Zhang Mei. She knew about the Panamera because the wife of their hotel''s owner drove one, and it was said to be worth more than a million.

    While all three were in shock, Jiang Yuqi finally found the car keys. She casually pressed a button, then opened the trunk, "Xiaohai, put the luggage in there."

    "Sis!"

    "So this car really is yours!"

    While Jiang Xiaohai loaded the luggage, his face was painted with joy.

    "I told you it''s the boss''s car."

    Jiang Yuqi casually replied, then boarded the car with Zhang Dan and Zhang Mei.

    "Yuqi sis, your boss is too nice!"

    "Even the car he provides is a Porsche, and this color is clearly favored by girls!"

    As she entered the car, Zhang Dan couldn''t help but exim.

    "Yeah, our boss is pretty nice."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, but in her mind, she kept half the thought to herself: It''s just that he''s quite a yboy.

    At this time, Jiang Xiaohai pulled open the front passenger door and got into the car, examining the luxurious interior as he asked, "Sis, what''s the deal with your boss?"

    "Why would he provide you with such a nice car?"

    "He''s the president of a big conglomerate."

    Jiang Yuqi simply answered, then skillfully started the car, "By the way, the boss is inviting you to dinner tonight. Put on a good show, and who knows, you might justnd a job."

    "What?"

    "He''s inviting me to dinner??"

    Jiang Xiaohai was astounded, a look of bewilderment on his face.

    "Yuqi sis, are you saying your boss wants to invite Xiaohai to dinner?"

    Zhang Dan''s face was also filled with disbelief.

    Because from what Jiang Yuqi had described, their boss was the president of arge conglomerate!

    A high and mighty big shot.

    And Zhang Mei was even more convinced of her spection that this younger sister Yuqi was a mistress.

    If she hadn''t been intimately involved with that big boss, why would he take the initiative to meet her brother?

    It must be because of Jiang Yuqi.

    And amon nanny wouldn''t have this kind of treatment!

    "Not just Xiaohai, you''re all invited."

    "Moreover, it''s at his home. The boss also said you all can stay temporarily at his ce tonight, and then he''ll arrange amodations for you..."

    When Jiang Yuqi spoke this time, her tone was still quite calm, but she had been very touched when Yang Hao had told her that morning.

    After all, she had only this one brother, and if she could help him, she was willing.

    But her current abilities were limited; thankfully her boss was very generous, willingly inviting her brother to dinner and even offering to help with amodations.

    This little nanny had experienced firsthand the joy of being spoiled by a tycoon!

    "Sis, so we''re actually going to your house now,"

    "No, wait, your boss''s house?"

    Jiang Xiaohai asked with a face full of shock.

    "Yep."

    "First settle the luggage, then head out for dinner."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded lightly. In fact, she was quite eager to let her brother see where she worked. Otherwise, he''d probably think being a nanny was a tough job.

    "Yuqi sis, your boss is really too good to you!"

    "Such a boss is hard to find..."

    Zhang Mei remarked with an insinuation.

    From the conversation between Jiang Yuqi and Jiang Xiaohai, she was pretty sure this young and pretty younger sister Yuqi hadtched onto a wealthy boss.

    Probably one of those greasy middle-aged men with a family, or he wouldn''t have said she was a nanny out loud.

    Jiang Yuqi could probably guess Zhang Mei''s implication, but she couldn''t be bothered to exin. No matter how she exined it, others might not believe her anyway; as long as she wasfortable, that was what mattered.

    And although she currently had no improper rtions with her boss, she herself didn''t know what would develop in the future!

    Living under the same roof with a single man and woman for a long time, especially when the boss was a sessful, mature, and charming man, and besides, Xixi often nagged at her to be her mother.

    Who could withstand that?

    It was just a matter of taking things one step at a time.

    "Yuqi sis, does your boss actually live in Star Cloud Bay??"

    As Jiang Yuqi drove into the underground garage of Star Cloud Bay, Zhang Mei couldn''t help but cry out in surprise.

    "Big sis, what''s up with Star Cloud Bay?"

    Zhang Dan asked with a puzzled face.

    Jiang Xiaohai also looked at his sister perplexedly, "Sis, are the houses here very expensive?"

    "Yeah, they are pretty expensive."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded calmly.

    Zhang Mei then began to enlighten the two "country bumpkins", "Star Cloud Bay is one of the most famous luxury estates in Jiangcheng. Even the cheapest house here is around twenty million or so!"

    "Twenty million??"

    Zhang Dan was astounded, widening her eyes. She was already daydreaming when her cousin mentioned twenty thousand a month.

    And now she was hearing about a twenty million house.

    Indeed, the world of the rich was beyond her imagination.

    "Sis, is your boss''s house really worth twenty million?" Jiang Xiaohai curiously asked.

    Jiang Yuqi shook her head gently, "Zhang Mei said even the cheapest house here is around twenty million."

    "But the apartment the boss lives in, just the renovation and decoration cost twenty million..."

    "What?"

    "Renovations cost twenty million??"

    All three, including Zhang Mei, had faces full of shock.

    They could understand a house selling for twenty million, but the idea that renovations alone cost that much waspletely beyond theirprehension.

    Were the floors paved with gold bars?

    How could it be twenty million?

    Jiang Yuqi guessed at the thoughts of the trio, as she had been in a simr state of disbelief when she first heard the renovations and decorations cost twenty million.

    It was just to say, rich people really don''t live in the same world as them!

    The fairest thing in this world is probably that no matter whether you are rich or poor, everybody has only 24 hours a day!

 Chapter 207: 192, Arrange "Little Brother-in-Law" (Asking for Monthly Votes)

    When they were in the underground garage, Jiang Xiaohai, along with Zhang Dan and the Zhang Mei sisters, were just shocked by the number 20 million.

    It wasn''t until they got upstairs that they realized what a true mansion was.

    "Sis, how many people usually live in your boss''s house?"

    "Can they even livefortably in such a big house!"

    After being astonished for a while, Jiang Xiaohai couldn''t help but ask.

    "Usually, it''s just the boss and his daughter at home, count me in, and it''s three people."

    Jiang Yuqi said as she led the two to the nanny''s room.

    Calling it a nanny''s room was a bit of an understatement since it was about thirteen or fourteen square meters and came with its own bathroom; naturally, the conditions were a thousand times better than the employee dormitory Zhang Mei had previously described.

    Zhang Mei took the opportunity while Jiang Yuqi was leading others to settle in with their luggage to secretly take a couple of selfies in the mansion, thinking she could post them on social media to show off...

    "Sis, can we really stay here tonight?"

    "It''s like I''m in a dream!"

    After putting away their luggage, Jiang Xiaohai still found it hard to believe that they could stay in such a mansion, even if it was just for today.

    "The boss said so, so of course it''s true."

    "But you have to perform well tonight when you meet the boss, leave a good impression."

    Jiang Yuqi earnestly reminded.

    "Mhm, don''t worry sis,"

    "I will definitely behave well!" Jiang Xiaohai nodded repeatedly, then edged closer to his sister and whispered, "Sis, are you sure the boss isn''t your brother-inw?"

    "He''s really good to you!"

    "Ugh..."

    "It''s not like that!"

    "What are you thinking!!"

    Jiang Yuqi gave her brother a nce.

    "Not yet?"

    "So there''s a chance then?"

    Jiang Xiaohai picked up on the loophole in his sister Jiang Yuqi''s words and asked with a mischievous grin.

    "Maybe!"

    Jiang Yuqi didn''tpletely deny it either; the little nanny was actually quite enjoying her current lifestyle.

    But she knew it would be difficult to stay on as a nanny indefinitely; Xixi was young and needed her care, but as Xixi grew up, her need for a nanny would diminish.

    Then her status as a nanny would be quite awkward.

    So, being a nanny really could only be a transition.

    "Heh, I get it."

    "Sis, you just don''t want to be a stepmother, do you!"

    Jiang Xiaohai teased her with a chuckle.

    "What do you know, stop guessing nonsense!"

    Jiang Yuqi pursed her lips, then swiftly changed the topic: "What do you want to eat? I''ll take you."

    "Anything''s fine, I''ll follow your arrangement, sis."

    At this moment, Jiang Xiaohai wasn''t really concerned about what to eat; he just wanted to get back to the mansion after dinner to experience as much as possible what it felt like to live in a mansion.

    Jiang Yuqi didn''t want to make a big deal out of choosing a ce to eat, so she took the three of them to the nearbymercial street and into a barbecue restaurant.

    Zhang Mei had previously looked down on her cousin''s boyfriend''s sister who was a nanny, but now she hadpletely changed her attitude. This wasn''t any ordinary nanny, her days were more luxurious than those of many so-called wealthydies...

    "Dandan, make sure to get along well with Hai,"

    "Having Yuqi as a sister, Hai will definitely benefit from her, and if you stick with Hai, your life shouldn''t be too bad!"

    After dinner, as they prepared to leave, Zhang Mei took her cousin Zhang Dan aside and whispered her advice.

    She was genuinely looking out for her cousin.

    "Mhm, I know."

    Zhang Dan nodded solemnly. Having seen the luxury car and mansion, she was utterly dumbfounded, and she was convinced that her boyfriend''s sister had an extraordinary rtionship with the wealthy boss.

    "Okay then, let''s just leave it at that, message me anytime if you need anything!"

    "If the boss doesn''t arrange a suitable job for you,e work as a waitress in our hotel; I can take care of you."

    Zhang Mei advised yet again.

    "Yeah, I''ll let you know as soon as there''s any news on my end."

    Zhang Dan expressed her agreement, still unable to believe the turn of events upon her arrival in Jiangcheng.

    She had been prepared to face hardships, yet she had entered a mansion on her first day.

    Of course, she knew this was thanks to her boyfriend''s sister.

    In the afternoon, Jiang Yuqi had the chefe over to prepare dinner ording to Yang Hao''s instructions, while she went to the kindergarten to pick up Xixi after school.

    While the chef was busy in the kitchen, Jiang Xiaohai took his girlfriend out to the balcony to enjoy the view of the river, and they even took a few selfies with the scenery.

    "You were saying that my sister is just a nanny and couldn''t be of much help."

    "If it weren''t for my sister today, we would have had to stay in your cousin''s hotel employee dormitory!"

    Looking at the stunning river view, Jiang Xiaohai couldn''t help but tease his girlfriend.

    After all, Zhang Dan had said on the train that there was no need for Jiang Yuqi to pick them up since she thought a nanny wouldn''t be of much help.

    At the time, although Jiang Xiaohai didn''t object, he still felt a bit ufortable inside, since after all, his girlfriend was dissing his own sister, and now he was taking the opportunity to feel smug.

    "How was I supposed to know our sister was so capable!"

    Zhang Dan, who got teased, wasn''t angry, but instead started referring to her as "our sister" as well.

    "I knew my sister being a nanny wasn''t that simple, otherwise why would she quit being a preschool teacher to be a nanny!"

    "Xiaohai, do you think our sister''s boss could be quite old?"

    Zhang Dan asked with some gossipy interest.

    "How would I know that!"

    "But looking at the style of the house''s decor, he probably isn''t too old."

    Jiang Xiaohai was also very curious about what kind of person this wealthy boss was.

    "He has kids, so even if he''s not old, I guess he can''t be too young either; he must be over forty at least..."

    Zhang Dan spected quietly.

    "No need to guess, we''ll know in a while!"

    From Jiang Xiaohai''s perspective, he naturally hoped that this wealthy boss would be younger, so his sister wouldn''t end up with the reputation of being attached to an old man.

    While they were blindly guessing, Jiang Yuqi, who had gone to pick up Xixi from school, returned. She affectionately held Xixi in her arms, and Yang Hao, who had also gone to pick up Xixi, stood behind Jiang Yuqi.

    The trio really gave off the vibe of a small family.

    "He''s young!"

    "And quite handsome too!"

    Upon seeing Yang Hao, Zhang Dan couldn''t help but express her admiration.

    "I told you, he wouldn''t be old!"

    Jiang Xiaohai let out a sigh of relief. Although he didn''t know the boss''s exact age, he appeared to be around thirty, and there was nothing inappropriate about him standing together with his sister.

    The two went to the living room and greeted Yang Hao with proper manners.

    Xixi, on the other hand, blinked her big eyes curiously, sizing up the two visitors in her home.

    "Dinner''s about to start."

    "Let''s go sit in the dining room and talk."

    "Xixi, go wash your hands..."

    Yang Hao led Jiang Xiaohai and Zhang Dan to the dining room.

    The chef had prepared Chinese food for today, and by now there were over a dozen dishes on the table, all looking and smelling delicious.

    "Xiaohai, do you have any ns for yourself?"

    Yang Hao looked at the young man who could possibly be his "brother-inw" and asked.

    "I don''t have any specific ns. I just think there are more opportunities in Jiangcheng than in my hometown. I don''t have many strengths, but I can endure hardship. As long as I can make money, I don''t mind working hard."

    Jiang Xiaohai first shook his head and then humbly voiced what he believed to be his advantage.

    In today''s social environment, many young people have high expectations but low skills, so being able to endure hardship is definitely considered a strength.

    However, Yang Hao wasn''t particrly interested in whether Jiang Xiaohai could endure hardship or not. In his eyes, this young man was more of a useful tool.

    After all, sorting him out would mean resolving the nanny''s troubles and fulfilling the "System" task as well.

    And the reward for this task was quite substantial.

    A Junior Industry Card!

    It could be exchanged for an industry worth no more than one billion!

    "Can you drive?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Yes."

    Jiang Xiaohai nodded; he had gotten his driver''s license a long time ago.

    "In that case, my CEO''s office just happens to need a driver, soe work as a driver in the CEO''s office."

    During the day, Yang Hao had been pondering what kind of job to arrange for Jiang Xiaohai. Besides being a driver, he could be ced in security, but being a driver seemed to be a better option.

    "To be a driver?"

    Upon hearing he was to be a driver, Jiang Xiaohai was a bit disappointed, as driving wasn''t a particrly honorable job and mainly because there wasn''t much prospect for advancement.

    But then he heard Yang Hao continue, "The driver for the CEO''s office has weekends off, full benefits, and let''s start with a monthly sry of eight thousand for you, depending on your performance..."

 Chapter 208: 193, Touching and Singing is now free (asking for monthly tickets)

    "Weekends off?"

    "Five social insurance and one housing fund!"

    "A monthly sry of eight thousand!!"

    Upon hearing these key terms, Jiang Xiaohai was utterly stunned.

    It wasn''t just her; Zhang Dan standing beside her was also shock-faced. Although they didn''t know exactly what kind of job they would find before arriving in Jiangcheng, they had an idea of the general sry level.

    Zhang Dan''s cousin, Zhang Mei, seemed to earn six to seven thousand a month. She had told Zhang Dan over WeChat that it was normal for people like them to earn about four thousand, like being a waitress would be around that much, and a slightly better establishment might pay five thousand, but it was difficult to earn more than that.

    However, the sry Yang Hao was now offering Jiang Xiaohai was eight thousand a month.

    This sry far exceeded their expectations, and not only was the pay high, but there were also benefits like weekends off and the five social insurance and one housing fund that were beyond anything they had dared to dream of before.

    "Oh, right, the driver''s position shoulde with a 14th-month sry."

    Yang Hao added anotherment.

    During the day at thepany, he had specifically inquired about thepensation for the driver taken away by the Mr. Fang, which was said to be twelve thousand a month.

    It sounded high, but it was actually reasonable.

    Drivers often serve as the president''s confidants, most having been with the president for many years. Naturally, their welfare benefits are better, and besides, these are just official packages; as the president''s driver, there are many unseen perks.

    When going out on errands, others dare not look down upon them, and some even give gifts to the drivers in hopes of them saying a good word in front of the president.

    Yang Hao usually drove himself and, also because he wanted to be aissez-faire president, he hadn''t been in a hurry to hire a driver.

    But the president''s office still needed a driver, even if he didn''t use one; Cai Meichen, the "acting CEO," would still need one.

    She was responsible for many business lines and often had to go out.

    That''s why Yang Hao recruited Jiang Xiaohai, whose main service object was actually Cai Meichen.

    He, as the president, was secondary.

    "Xiaohai, aren''t you going to thank Yang?"

    Seeing her brother in a daze, Jiang Yuqi promptly reminded him at the side.

    "Thank you, Yang!"

    Returning to his senses, Jiang Xiaohai quickly stood up and bowed deeply.

    Yang Hao waved his hand: "We are all family here, no need to be so formal."

    "Eh!"

    "Family?"

    Jiang Xiaohai subconsciously nced at his sister, thinking: They must be together by now.

    Otherwise, Mr. Yang wouldn''t be saying this.

    Jiang Yuqi, on hearing "family," blushed slightly, unsure whether Yang Hao had said it on purpose.

    "Yang, I toast to you."

    "I''ll drink up; you''re free to do as you please!"

    Jiang Xiaohai felt a bow wasn''t enough to express his gratitude, so he picked up the wine ss in front of him and drained it in one go.

    Yang Hao picked up his ss and took a modest sip.

    He was thinking about the task at hand in his mind.

    Jiang Xiaohai was evidently very satisfied with the arrangement, but the System had not responded yet.

    Wasn''t this considered taskpletion??

    That''s right, the living arrangements hadn''t been taken care of yet.

    He couldn''t really let someone move into his ce, that would be too inconvenient.

    "I have an old apartment near thepany. Xiaohai, you and Dandan can live there!"

    "Consider it a benefit I provide to my employees. The apartment isn''t big, just two bedrooms and a living room, but it''s certainly enough for the two of you."

    Now that his younger aunt, Li Manni, had moved to the Binjiang Left Bank, living in a 400 square meter home alone was too lonely, so she had Xu Wenqian move in with her. This left the apartment in Fenghua Residential Area empty.

    And Fenghua Residential Area was not too far from the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group Headquarters. Now, the apartment was perfect for Jiang Xiaohai and Zhang Dan to live in.

    "Thank you, Yang!"

    "Having a ce to live is great already, and it''s a two-bedroom apartment at that."

    Jiang Xiaohai hastily expressed his thanks once more.

    Meanwhile, Zhang Dan secretly felt fortunate for having Jiang Xiaohai as a boyfriend. Initially, what attracted her to him was his good looksˇŞa tall, spirited young man.

    But she also knew that Jiang Xiaohai did note from a wealthy family. Unexpectedly, she was now benefiting from his sister''s luck. They had just arrived in Jiangcheng, but both their job and housing issues were resolved.

    The young nanny, Jiang Yuqi, was also overjoyed; she had been worried about her brother''s job and amodation in the morning.

    However, with just a little effort, her employer had solved the major problem that had been troubling her.

    An 8,000 yuan monthly sry, and a two-bedroom apartment provided for free.

    She knew how expensive rent in Jiangcheng was, with a two-bedroom apartment in the city center costing no less than 2,500 yuan.

    That''s why she had previously opted for shared rental, but now Yang Hao had directly arranged amodation for her brother, saving her arge sum of expenses.

    The boss was really reliable, aside from being a bit of a flirt!

    When ites to helping, he truly does!

    "Yang, I''d like to toast to you as well,"

    "Thank you for helping Hai..."

    The deeply moved nanny also lifted her ss.

    "I''ve already said we''re family; no need to be so courteous,"

    Yang Hao chuckled and shook his head but still clinked his ss with Jiang Yuqi''s.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, onpleting the task [Jiang Yuqi''s Worries].

    Task Reward: One Junior Industry Card

    [Yes][No] Would you like to use the Industry Card to exchange for an industry?

    As their sses met, the voice of the System also timely rang in Yang Hao''s mind.

    Here ites!

    Nice!!

    Yang Hao was thrilled and downed the wine in his ss in one gulp.

    He then directly chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Exchanging industry...

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, on obtaining an estimated 150 million yuan industry: [Haojue Club]

    (Note: Including the property value of the club worth one hundred million yuan)

    Uh?

    A club??

    Yang Hao had never received an Industry Card before, so he was quite excited about what kind of industry he could exchange for.

    To his surprise, he exchanged it for a club!

    This means no more spending money for those touchy-singy entertainments in the future.

    In fact, Yang Hao rarely visited clubs, only having been dragged there a few times by Liu Zifeng.

    He found it dull; the performers there were seriously unprofessional, whining after just a few touches, damn known just for drinking and pouring drinks. He remembered once Liu Zifeng ordered two expensive bottles of red wine, and when he wasn''t paying attention, the performers chugged down a bottle and a half...

    Of course, the clubs Liu Zifeng frequented weren''t top tier. It''s said that the service at high-end clubs is different, but Yang Hao hadn''t experienced that.

    As for the [Haojue Club] he was rewarded, he had heard of it. When it openedst year, it was touted as a luxury club built with a five billion yuan investment.

    But the actual estimated value ended up being 1.5 billion, including one billion in property value.

    This was also a pretty standard practice, much like some movies that im to have production costs of several hundred million, just for show.

    However, with depreciation after a year still taken into ount, it was worth fifty million; the overall renovation expenses and other investments must also be around one billion yuan, definitely luxurious.

    Yang Hao put down his wine ss and nced at Jiang Xiaohai sitting opposite him. The "little brother-inw" was quite handsome with clear and delicate features.

    Of course, that wasn''t important. What mattered was that this "little brother-inw" turned out to be a bringer of good fortune, instantly bringing him an industry worth 150 million yuan.

    "By the way, Dandan, is there any particr job you would like to do?"

    Yang Hao asked Zhang Dan, who was sitting beside them. With the 150 million yuan reward secured, he didn''t mind arranging another job for his little brother-inw''s girlfriend.

    "I... I''m not sure what job I''d like to do, but back home I worked as a cashier in a supermarket..."

    Zhang Dan was quite nervous when talking to the big CEO.

    "In that case, I''ll arrange another cashier''s job for you, with a monthly sry of 5,000 yuan, and you''ll getmissions for card opening; you''ll have all the benefits entitled to you,"

    Yang Hao thought about putting her directly into the cashier position at [Haojue Club], considering he just took over the industry and needed to ce his own people throughout it.

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 Chapter 209: 194, Yang, how about switching to milk tea? (Asking for monthly votes)

    "Thank you, Yang,"

    "I also toast to Yang,"

    Zhang Dan quickly followed her boyfriend''s lead and raised her ss.

    Although the job of a cashier couldn''t be considered a good job, Zhang Dan was aware of her situation. As a high school graduate without any particr skills, it was unrealistic for her to expect a high-end job.

    ording to what her cousin Zhang Mei described, a monthly sry of five thousand was already not low. Adding in her boyfriend''s monthly sry of eight thousand, the two of them could have thirteen thousand a month, and Yang had even helped solve the housing problem.

    For migrant workers like them, this was simply a dream start.

    Besides, working at Yang''spany meant she didn''t have to worry about being bullied as a neer.

    "Work hard. You both are still young. Apart from working, spend time learning and enriching yourselves. Your current jobs are just a starting point,"

    Yang Hao took a sip of his drink and earnestly advised. Experience new stories on m v|l e''-NovelBin

    In the future, his enterprises would grow, and naturally, he would need many "insiders." People like Jiang Xiaohai, the "little brother-inw," could be cultivated. If their character and abilities were decent, they could be promoted to manage. They might not be equipped to handle big corporate management, but overseeing smaller, scattered industries wouldn''t be an issue.

    "Don''t worry, Yang, we will definitely work hard,"

    Jiang Xiaohai promptly dered his stance, showing he was quite shrewd despite not being highly educated. He had heard Yang Hao''s intention to cultivate them between the lines.

    After dinner, Yang Hao did some exercise at home.

    He had been quite disciplined with his diet recently, sticking to low-fat and low-calorie foods,bined with proper fitness activities, resulting in a steady decrease in weight. The only issue was the smaller the base number, the slower the weight loss.

    In the maid''s room.

    Jiang Xiaohai and Zhang Dan were both very excited. The former reported to his mother back in his hometown about Yang''s help with arranging jobs and amodation, while thetter was in a voice chat with her cousin Zhang Mei.

    "A five thousand a month cashier job, that''s very good,"

    "The cashiers in our hotel only make three thousand eight hundred a month, and they only get four days off."

    "Dandan, you''re really lucky. When I first arrived in Jiangcheng, I started off as a waitress, earning only 3500 a month, and it was especially exhausting!"

    Zhang Mei''s voice came through the earpiece, full of envy.

    "By the way, what job has Yang arranged for Xiaohai?" Zhang Mei asked.

    "Yang has asked Xiaohai to drive for the president''s office..."

    "A driver?"

    Zhang Mei''s voice raised slightly, surprised and somewhat skeptical.

    In her opinion, being a driver certainly wasn''t a good job either.

    Zhang Dan exined with some pride: "The monthly sry is eight thousand, it''s a five-day workweek, and there are benefits like the ''five insurances and one housing fund''."

    "By the way, Yang mentioned something about a 14th sry. Big sister, what does a 14th sry mean?"

    "Ah?"

    "A monthly sry of eight thousand, 14th sry??"

    Once again, the tone of Zhang Mei''s voice changed on the phone, not with skepticism this time, but with shock.

    "A 14th sry means you get paid for fourteen months'' worth of wages. That means at the end of the year, you get at least two extra months'' sry. With a monthly sry of eight thousand and a 14th sry, that''s over 110,000 a year..."

    "Xiaohai has just arrived in Jiangcheng and he''s already earning more than me!"

    Zhang Mei exined the 14th sry and then sighed once more.

    "I see!"

    In truth, Zhang Dan roughly knew what a 14th sry meant; mentioning it was just a subtle way of showing off.

    And Zhang Mei was indeed green with envy; she had struggled for years and still didn''t earn as much as Jiang Xiaohai, a neer.

    She could only silentlyment the world''s unfairness; often the things you struggle to achieve are effortlessly obtained by others.

    They say all roads lead to Rome, but some people are born in Rome!

    The next day.

    Yang Haopleted the transfer of Haojue Club at Renhe Law Firm.

    This Renhe Law Firm was quite interesting; Yang remembered it from the Monopoly game, serving a simr function to a trading hall where property purchases and sales were conducted.

    He did not expect thew firm to mirror its game counterpart almost exactly in the real world.

    After acquiring the ownership of Haojue Club, the first thing Yang Hao thought about was the management issue.

    He knew nothing about club management and needed someone who was well-versed in this business.

    Then, he thought of Miss Color, who was smart and good at creating an atmosphere.

    She was a bold and visionary woman who was even looking after Yu Jiujiu for Yang Hao.

    Indeed, he could have a chat with Miss Color.

    With this thought, Yang Hao sent a message to Miss Color on WeChat.

    Red Romantic Foot Bath City.

    Huang Qing had just arrived at the office.

    The mornings were the slowest part of business for the Foot Bath City, to the point where one might say there was hardly any business, with only a few overnight guests trickling out.

    "Qing, Yu Jiujiu has called off again today. Are you really going to keep supporting her?"

    At this moment, Ye Wei, the madam, was sitting across from Huang Qing.

    Her role in the Foot Bath City was that of Service Manager, while the position Huang Qing had given Yu Jiujiu was that of Assistant Service Manager, purportedly to assist Ye Wei, but it was essentially a role that didn''t involve any actual work.

    After all, Yu Jiujiu was not skilled in managing technicians.

    "Let''s keep her for now!"

    "After all, she is one of Yang''s people," Huang Qing shrugged.

    "But, Yang has note around for a long time."

    "He might have long forgotten the favor of you looking after his lover for him!"

    "It would be such a loss!" Ye Wei shook her head.

    "Consider it as building a good karmic rtionship,"

    "Think long-term; it''s not that much money after all!" said Huang Qing nonchntly.

    "You''re gambling!"

    Ye Wei pursed her lips: "Moreover, I think you''re likely to lose the bet. Mr. Yang has probably already forgotten that Yu Jiujiu even exists!!"

    "After all, a man like him has plenty of women around."

    Huang Qing didn''t immediately respond, rhythmically tapping her fingers on the desk. In fact, she had considered what Ye Wei had said.

    Moreover, Ye Wei was right, she really was gambling.

    Huang Qing prided herself on being a good judge of character, and she felt that Yang Hao was likely a man of principle.

    Helping him take care of a mistress, she''d at least get some perks out of it, maybe even more attention to her business.

    While Huang Qing was pondering, a message suddenly popped up on Weixun, sent by someone with the note "Yang"!

    "Wow, speak of the devil and he appears!"

    A smile spread across Huang Qing''s face as she opened the message from Yang Hao on Weixun.

    "That Mr. Yang?"

    Ye Wei asked curiously.

    "He''s asking if I''m at the shop, seems like he wants toe over and support."

    "So early in the morning and he''s already in the mood??"

    Ye Weiughed, "Should I call Lai and Chenxi over?"

    The two she mentioned were Red Romantic Foot Bath City''s top choices, though they had just finished their night shift.

    "No need, we''ll see when he gets here!"

    Huang Qing waved her hand dismissively, remembering that Yang Hao hadn''t been to the third floor thest time he came, presumably uninterested in public transportation at their ce.

    "Then I''ll go back to sleepter, see what Mr. Yang wants to do."

    Ye Wei spread her hands and then winked at Huang Qing, teasing, "Qing, he''s not targeting you, is he?"

    "Remember,st time it was over forty minutes!"

    "Can you handle it?"

    This artificially beautiful woman started to ''drive'' as soon as there was disagreement.

    Huang Qing lit a cigarette, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, and said disdainfully, "Just forty minutes, not four hours!"

    "Even four hours, you''re not afraid of getting swollen."

    "If he really had that capability, I would indeed be willing..."

    The two women bantered back and forth, engaging in a ferocious verbal battle.

    In fact, when ites to seduction, men often can''t hold a candle to women.

    If you don''t believe it, just look at those writers named Liu. Female authors write so much better than male ones!

    The two women continued their mosaic-like banter for about twenty minutes until Huang Qing received another message from Yang Hao on Weixun, saying he had arrived.

    She hurried out to greet him and then led Yang Hao to her office.

    "Yang, would you like some tea or coffee?"

    Ye Wei asked with a smile, ying the role of a waitress.

    "Let''s have tea."

    Yang Hao casually replied, sitting on the sofa in the reception area.

    "Okay~"

    Ye Wei nodded with a grin and began to brew tea at the side table.

    It was a perfectly normal way to entertain a guest, but Ye Wei, intent on hooking the wealthy Yang Hao, was already wearing a low-cut bodycon dress. Then she deliberately pulled her neckline down a bit, revealing avish disy of cleavage and asionally gave it a shake...

    Yang Hao just nced casually and felt a bit dizzy from the disy.

    He thought to himself, Can''t you stop shaking that?!

    Yang couldn''t say this out loud, but Huang Qing spoke up as if she was his mouthpiece, "Weiwei, can you tone it down a bit?"

    "I''m just brewing some tea for Yang," Ye Wei said in a sing-song voice.

    "Is that what you call brewing tea?"

    "Without any electricity, you managed to boil the water with your shenanigans!" Huang Qing rebuked unabashedly.

    Ye Wei shook again, "Maybe Yang likes to watch!"

    "Right, Yang?"

    As she said that, she cast a flirtatious nce at Yang Hao.

    "Uh-huh, quite nice."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile, thinking, Sweetheart, shake a little gentler, don''t let the silicone fly out!

    "Yang, how about switching to milk tea?"

    Ye Wei suggested with a glowing smile.

    Yang Hao nced at her, couldn''t help but give her a thumbs-up: Sharp!

    Huang Qing was speechless, gave Ye Wei a fierce look, "Enough, stop showing off your tricks!"

    "We''ve got serious business to talk about with Yang!!"

    "Alright."

    "Yang, then let''s just stick with milk tea for now..."

    After pouring a cup of tea for Yang Hao and one for herself, Ye Wei quietly took a seat to the side, no longer speaking.

    "Yang, you must havee looking for me for something important?" Huang Qing asked.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Do you know much about clubs?"

    "Of course, my family used to run a club," Huang Qing said with a smile.

    "Really!"

    "That''s great!"

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected such a pleasant surprise, and didn''t beat around the bush any longer. He immediately said, "I''ve acquired a club, intended for business entertainment, but now I''m in need of a manager."

    "Are you interested??"

 Chapter 210: 195, two things in life, three meals a day (asking for monthly tickets)

    "You specially acquired a clubhouse for a business banquet?"

    Huang Qing and Ye Wei both showed faces of shock.

    Although they knew Yang Hao was a wealthy man, they had not expected him to be so bold.

    Of course, Yang Hao''s so-called business banquet was just a casual excuse. Otherwise, it would seem a bit abrupt for someone who knew nothing about clubhouses to suddenly acquire one.

    "Which clubhouse did Mr. Yang acquire?"

    Huang Qing asked curiously. She was familiar with all the clubhouses in Jiangcheng that had a name because her family''s former business involved them.

    "Haojue Club," Yang Hao replied.

    "Eh?"

    "Haojue??"

    Huang Qing opened her mouth in surprise, her face a picture of shock.

    Ye Wei, standing beside her, was also stunned, looking at Yang Hao with an air of disbelief.

    The reason both of them wore such expressions was not because the Haojue Club was very famous in Jiangcheng, but because the Huang Family had once been the major shareholder of Haojue.

    Later, when Huang Qing''s father ran into business troubles, the family had to sell off most of their assets to pay off debts, including 60% of their shares in Haojue.

    Before that, Huang Qing was the general manager of Haojue Club, and Ye Wei had led the technicians there.

    So now that Yang Hao said he had acquired Haojue Club, it was natural for both of them to be utterly shocked.

    "What''s wrong?"

    "Is there a problem with Haojue Club?"

    Seeing their shocked expressions, Yang Hao unconsciously frowned. He could tell that their reaction was definitely more than just surprise.

    "Nothing."

    "It''s just that Haojue Club is quiterge, with total investments exceeding two hundred million!"

    "Did Mr. Yang acquire a portion of the shares?"

    Huang Qing naturally wouldn''t bring up her family''s issues directly, so she chose a different topic.

    "It''s aplete acquisition," Yang Hao replied.

    "Aplete acquisition?"

    "Mr. Yang really goes all out!"

    Ye Wei couldn''t help but express her amazement.

    Yang Hao smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Huang Qing, "Are you still interested in managing a club? Or do you have any reliable candidates to rmend?"

    "Of course, I''m interested!"

    Huang Qing readily agreed, "Shall we go over now?"

    "We can!"

    "I was just about to go over for the handover," Yang Hao nodded.

    "Great!"

    "Then please wait for me in the lobby, Mr. Yang, I need to change my clothes,"

    Huang Qing pointed to a wardrobe in the corner of the office.

    "OK!"

    Yang Hao responded and then left Huang Qing''s office.

    "Qing, does Mr. Yang really want to pursue you?"

    "To think he bought Haojue just like that!"

    Once Yang Hao left, Ye Wei immediately leaned in close to Huang Qing and whispered,

    "From his reaction just now, he probably doesn''t know about our family''s history with Haojue."

    Huang Qing shook her head slightly.

    "But this is too much of a coincidence!"

    "Maybe he did it on purpose. Those older men are very cunning!"

    Ye Wei didn''t believe that Yang Hao was unaware, then she teasingly said with a grin, "Qing, I think Mr. Yang is quite a catch. There are not many wealthy men of his age in the circle. Besides, Mr. Yang is in good shape; just thinking about it makes my mouth water."

    "Is that really saliva!" Read new chapters at m_v-l''e|-NovelBin

    Huang Qing gave her a look of disdain, then instructed, "Go out and apany him. I need to dress up a bit for today''s return!"

    "Right, you definitely should dress up well!"

    "Let Zhang Ying, that old woman, see that our Qing is back!"

    Ye Wei gave a thumbs-up gesture and then sashayed off to the lobby to find Yang Hao.

    This woman''s greatest wish now was to throw herself at the imposing and energetic Mr. Yang, but the ''Fiery Eyes'' Yang Hao simply didn''t give her a chance. No matter how hard she tried, Mr. Yang just showed no response.

    Just as this artificial beauty was sighing in disappointment, Huang Qing, now changed, appeared in the lobby.

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    Yang Hao nced over instinctively and was taken aback.

    Miss Color used to wear attire like leather jackets and pants, giving off a cool and unapproachable vibe.

    But now, Miss Color had switched to a very feminine and alluring white strappy dress, with a body-hugging design that entuated her figure. The subtly revealing style made it difficult for anyone to look away once they nced at her.

    Yang Hao really didn''t expect this Miss Color to have such a charming side.

    It''s true what they say, "Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse."

    However, he was a bit puzzled, why Huang Qing would dress like this to hand over the work with him.

    "Qing, who are you trying to charm to death!"

    Ye Wei teased with a smile.

    She, of course, had seen Huang Qing dressed like this before, but now she was saying it for Yang Hao''s benefit.

    Huang Qing ignored her frivolous bestie and walked up to Yang Hao, "Yang, whether you know the truth or not, I still want to thank you."

    "Huh?"

    "Thank what?"

    Yang Hao looked confused.

    "Yang, your acting skills are really too good!"

    "If you want to hit on Qing, just say it, it''s all negotiable, isn''t it?"

    Ye Wei hooked her arm around Yang Hao''s, rubbing him with her half-sphere on his arm.

    Still utterly at sea, Yang Hao nced at Ye Wei, who resorted to using her chest at the drop of a hat, "Please enlighten me, Miss Wei."

    "What Miss Wei!"

    "Yang, I''m only 28 this year."

    Ye Wei yfully gave Yang Hao a stern look.

    "It''s just a nickname, don''t sweat the small stuff."

    Yang Hao waved his hand with a smile.

    "Our family used to be the majority shareholder of the Haojue Club."

    At this point, Huang Qing took the initiative to speak.

    "Huh?"

    "There''s that connection too?"

    Yang Hao looked at Huang Qing, quite surprised. He knew that Miss Color''s family seemed to have encountered some difficulties, as she had mentioned wanting to liquidate when she sold the coffee shop.

    He guessed that the shares in the Haojue Club must have been sold because of her family''s issues.

    "Yang, you don''t know, Qing used to be the general manager of the Haojue Club, and I worked there too. After the shares were sold, we withdrew."

    "The current general manager of the Haojue Club was our good sister back then. We agreed to stick together whatever happened, but she stayed with Haojue..."

    With just a few words from Ye Wei, the rtionship between Huang Qing and the Haojue Club, as well as the falling-out with the current manager of Haojue, was roughlyid out.

    "Then let''s go."

    "Let''s meet your old good sister."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders. Although he had not fully understood their past, his ability to judge people told him that Huang Qing was the kind of upright "big sister" type, who likely wouldn''t get involved in sordid affairs.

    Moreover, Miss Color had a big vision. Someone like her usually wouldn''t fuss too much with a good sister. But it was precisely because of her forthright and rxed nature, sometimes she was easily backstabbed.

    Today, Yang Hao had driven the Wenjie M9, and Huang Qing, without bringing her car, got directly into the front passenger seat.

    "This car has really spacious room in the back, enough for doing anything..."

    Ye Wei, sitting in the back, teased with a chuckle.

    Yang Hao had gotten used to this man-made beauty''s way of speaking. He set the destination, and then directly enabled the intelligent driving system.

    "I''ve always heard that Wenjie''s intelligent driving is amazing, and I didn''t expect it could really drive itself!"

    Huang Qing was experiencing Wenjie''s car for the first time and, after the car had been driving smoothly for a while, she couldn''t help butment.

    "It is quite useful, hassle-free to operate."

    These past few days, Yang Hao went out driving this Wenjie M9. It was trulyfortable formuting, but it didn''t have much prestige since not many people recognized it yet.

    "If it can drive itself, the driver could even move to the backseat. I''ve never tried ying poker while on the move!"

    Ye Wei''s angle of thought was different from ordinary people. Others realized the intelligence of the driving system.

    She was thinking that such an impressive intelligent driving system should be put to use...

    At first, Yang Hao found it ridiculous and then, damn it, he somewhat wanted to try it!

    This woman, she''s poisonous.

    "Weiwei, can''t you think of anything serious?"

    Huang Qing, Miss Color, was rendered speechless by Ye Wei. If it were just the two of them chatting privately, it wouldn''t matter, but after all, there was a man present.

    "What I''m thinking is serious!"

    "Isn''t life just about two things?"

    Ye Wei shrugged her shoulders.

    "Which two things?"

    Yang Hao yed along without missing a beat.

    "Three meals a day!"

    "Right, Yang?" Ye Wei asked with a grin.

 Chapter 211: 196, Miss Colors Return as a Champion (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

    Yang Hao was momentarily stunned, then he realized what Ye Wei meant by "one day, three meals."

    This really pertained to two matters!

    And actually, they were indeed the most important matters in life, impossible to refute.

    Yang Hao now really wanted to hand the steering wheel over to Ye Wei, "Come on, you drive. This will be steady as a rock."

    They drove for about twenty minutes, and then they arrived at the Haojue Club.

    This club had five floors and a business area of 30,000 square meters. The total investment back then was over two hundred million, making it one of Jiangcheng''s top clubs.

    But the club officially opened at one in the afternoon. As soon as Yang Hao parked the car, a security guard approached them, "Mr. Yang, our club isn''t open for business yet."

    The security guards at the Haojue Club were all young men who were no shorter than 175 cm. Without being exceptionally handsome, they at least had well-proportioned features, giving off a sense of neatness and efficiency.

    "Liu, we''re not here to spend money."

    Ye Wei, who was sitting in the back seat, got out of the car first. This guard, named Liu Ming, was an old-timer at Haojue, and Ye Wei still remembered him.

    "Wei?"

    Half a year ago, when Ye Wei as a madam was a powerful figure at Haojue, Liu Ming naturally recognized her. However, after the Huang Family sold their shares in Haojue and she followed Mr. Huang in leaving, Liu Ming hadn''t expected to see her again today.

    And Liu Ming was also aware that this Miss Wei had a fallout with Haojue''s current General Manager, Ying. Therefore, seeing Ye Wei all of a sudden came as a surprise to him.

    "Has Zhang Ying arrived?"

    Ye Wei asked directly.

    "Mr. Zhang is here."

    Liu Ming nodded. Thepany''s group chat had sent out a notification the night before that the club had changed owners, so this morning, the club''s mid and senior-level leaders were all waiting for the new boss to arrive.

    "That''s good."

    Ye Wei didn''t say much, just gently nodded her head.

    At that moment, Huang Qing also got out of the car. Her outfit today was particrly eye-catching. Liu Ming nced over subconsciously and then his eyes widened, "Mr. Huang??"

    After seeing Ye Wei, Liu Ming had been silently wondering why Miss Wei had suddenlye to Haojue, and now he saw Mr. Huang, who had left in an awkward position in the past.

    Moreover, Mr. Huang''s appearance today was quite different from what he remembered. His previous impression of Mr. Huang was that of a high-cold CEO.

    But today, Mr. Huang presented a sense of both sexiness and solemnity,pletely different from before.

    "Liu, go ahead and notify them, just say the new boss has arrived!"

    Ye Wei instructed.

    "The new boss?"

    Liu Ming paused for a moment and then looked at the man with whom he had just conversed.

    Working as a security guard at Haojue, he had seen too many rich people, and the dress and demeanor of the man in front of him indeed matched that of the wealthy.

    "Uh, okay!"

    Liu Ming nodded and hurriedly ran into the store.

    "I really can''t wait to see Zhang Ying''s face when she sees us!"

    Ye Wei''s lips curved up unconsciously, then she turned to Huang Qing and said, "Qing, I think you should hook arms with Yang when making an entrance. That would be even better."

    "Hmm, that works for me."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, then bent his arm in cooperation.

    And Huang Qing wasn''t one to make a fuss, so she immediately took the "big leg" extended by Mr. Yang.

    That''s right, for Huang Qing at the moment, Yang Hao, the new owner of the Haojue Club, was indeed a pir of support.

    Although she wasn''t certain whether Yang Hao knew about her entanglements with the club, regardless, he had facilitated such a "king''s return" scenario.

    Inside the club.

    As the general manager, Zhang Ying was nervously waiting for the new owner to arrive. She had received the notice of the club''s change of ownership the previous night and had barely slept since.

    After all, new kings bring their own courtiers, and she didn''t know what the new boss''s background was, whether he would take action against her position as general manager.

    Zhang Ying had sold a good sister to secure her position, and during the Huang Family''s negotiation with the new boss to acquire shares, she had yed quite a few tricks behind the scenes. She thought she could sit in the general manager''s position and make good money for a few years.

    Yet, just when she had been general manager for half a year, the club was sold outright, and the new owner held 100% stake with absolute say.

    "Ying, you don''t need to worry. If the new boss doesn''t need you, then we won''t stay either!"

    "Right, if ites to it, we''ll all leave together. There''s always a meal to be had somewhere else."

    "No matter how the ownership changes, someone still has to do the work, right? I don''t think the new boss will change the management. That wouldn''t be good for the club''s business."

    Zhang Ying''s two trusted subordinates began consoling her.

    One was Han Weiling, the manager of the wee department; the other Xu Libin, the marketing manager. Both were promoted by Zhang Ying herself.

    "Mr. Zhang, the new boss has arrived."

    At that moment, Liu Ming rushed into thevishly decorated club lobby, and his shout startled Zhang Ying and the others who were sitting in the rest area.

    "The new boss is here?!"

    Zhang Ying instinctively rose from the sofa and quickly ordered, "Notify everyone toe out and wee them."

    Actually, all the mid and senior-level staff of the club were on standby, some sitting with Zhang Ying in the rest area, some in the office on the first floor.

    Once an employee called out over the walkie-talkie, all mid and senior-level personnel and on-duty frontline service staff gathered in the lobby.

    "Mr. Zhang, there''s something else."

    "I saw Mr. Huang and Weiˇ­"

    Liu Ming leaned in and whispered to Zhang Ying.

    "Do you mean Huang Qing and Ye Wei?"

    "What are they doing here?" Zhang Ying immediately frowned.

    "They..."

    Liu Ming was about to speak when the automatic doors slowly opened to either side.

    In the presence of several dozen onlookers in the hall, Huang Qing, arm in arm with Yang Hao, walked through the club she knew so well.

    Ye Wei followed behind the two, a smug smile on her face.

    "Mr. Huang??"

    "Wei?"

    It had been only half a year since Huang Qing and Ye Wei left Haojue Club, and apart from their own confidants, many of the old staff had not resigned and recognized Huang Qing, the former general manager of the club, and Ye Wei, the manager of the service department.

    Everyone knew about the grievances between Huang Qing and the current general manager, Zhang Ying, so their gazes involuntarily shifted to Zhang Ying upon seeing Huang Qing.

    Intuition told everyone that there was drama ahead!

    Zhang Ying and her two trusted associates, Han Weiling and Xu Libin, were allpletely dumbfounded.

    Their brains worked furiously.

    Liu Ming had said the new boss had arrived.

    The ones who entered were three people: Ye Wei, Huang Qing, and the strange man whom Huang Qing was clinging to.

    Ye Wei certainly could not be the new boss, and Zhang Ying was very clear about Huang Qing''s situation; she knew that the other party had opened a foot bath city of modest scale, a mere tiddlerpared to the whale that was Haojue Club.

    The fall of the Huang Family wasmon knowledge within the circles; Huang Qing naturally did not have the ability to acquire Haojue Club.

    Eliminating those two left the mysterious man as the new boss.

    However, at that moment, Huang Qing was tightly linked to the man, obviously in a rtionship not to be trifled with.

    Not only the old hands at the club knew it, but even ordinary people could see that Mr. Huang had found a backer and was making a powerfuleback.

    Upon realizing this, Xu Libin, who had been standing next to Zhang Ying, instinctively took a couple of steps back to distance himself from her. Your next journey awaits at m v|l-e''-NovelBin

    Resigning together?

    What a joke!

    Clubs of Haojue''s caliber in Jiangcheng were few and far betweenˇŞfinding aparable position after leaving would be all too difficult.

    Staying put was the best option.

    Han Weiling also quietly took a half-step back; her thoughts were simr to Xu Libin''s, only she was more tightly bound to Zhang Ying. Staying would likely require Huang Qing''s approval, so she had already prepared herself to "atone for her sins."

    "Are you Mr. Yang?"

    Although Zhang Ying was frantic, she still mustered the courage to greet him.

    All she knew was that the new boss''s surname was Yang, beyond that she had no information.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and then looked Zhang Ying up and down. She appeared to be in her early thirties, with better than average looks and dressed in a tight, light purple long dress. If one ignored the face, the body was still quite good.

    "You must be Manager Zhang, right?"

    Yang Hao asked.

    "Yes, my name is Zhang Ying."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, "Mr. Zhou told me about you at thew firm when we were doing the paperwork."

    "He said you''re very capable and have managed the club well."

    Upon hearing this, Zhang Ying hurriedly responded, "Actually, I just do my best to carry out my responsibilities and take care of the shop for the bosses."

    "Ying is indeed very dedicated, I can attest to that," Ye Wei said, grinning, "Yang, when the Huang Family was selling their shares in Haojue Club, Ying certainly had put in a lot of effort!"

    "And then she smoothly took over the position of general manager."

    "Stabbing a good sister in the back to climb up, it''s not just dedication, it''s outright ruthless!"

    Ye Wei fired the opening salvo, her gaze disdainful as she stared at Zhang Ying.

    Meanwhile, the onlookers around them all had expressions of excitement; they had predicted some juicy drama upon seeing Huang Qing and Ye Wei''s return.

    Yet no one expected Ye Wei to be so direct and uncover Zhang Ying''s ugly past right away.

    At that moment, Zhang Ying''splexion turned ashen. She had been clinging to a sliver of hope, at least to leave in a dignified manner.

    But it seemed that leaving gracefully was no longer an option; Ye Wei and Huang Qing had clearlye for "revenge."

    "Mr. Yang, I have limited abilities, and I would like to submit my resignation to you now."

    "Wishing you prosperous business..."

    Zhang Ying was a sensible person; she knew staying would only add insult to injury, so she took the initiative to resign.

    Having said that, she walked towards the exit of the club.

    She wanted to leave this ce of trouble as quickly as possible.

    However, just as she had taken two steps, the silent Huang Qing suddenly spoke, "You can resign, but we will thoroughly investigate any embezzlement you might have engaged in while on duty."

    "If there is solid evidence, we will call the police."

    At her words, Zhang Ying''s steps faltered. She knew full well what embezzlement meant, and she faced over ten years in prison if it was serious enough.

    As the general manager of the club, her hands were certainly not clean. If they really looked into it, problems would undoubtedly be found.

    But in front of so many people, she couldn''t simply buckle and confess on the spot.

    She silently clenched her teeth, wanting to retort butcking the confidence to do so, ultimately choosing to quickly leave the scene.

    The crowd hadn''t expected Zhang Ying to flee so fast and were somewhat disappointedˇŞthey had been looking forward to a scene of confrontation.

    But they were clearly expecting too muchˇŞpeople like Zhang Ying might be disloyal or have wed characters, but they were definitely not fools; they knew when to cut their losses.

    Seeing things go south, why would she wait to be humiliated?

    "Boss, I have some evidence of Zhang Ying using her position for personal gain," Xu Libin said, sidling up to Yang Hao with a sycophantic expression.

    Yang Hao looked at the first person to take a stab at Zhang Ying and smiled, nodding his head. Such people were annoying, but from a business owner''s perspective, thepany did indeed need them.

 Chapter 212: 197, Romance in the Consulting Room (Requesting Monthly Pass)

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    "Boss, I have evidence too."

    Han Weiling, who had been eager to earn merit, also stood up and took the opportunity to strike.

    Yang Hao was unaware that the two people standing up were both Zhang Ying''s trusted aides, nor did he know that just five minutes earlier, they had been swearing loyalty to stand or fall with Zhang Ying.

    Huang Qing knew about the rtionship between the two and Zhang Ying, and when she saw them turn on their former master, she couldn''t help but curl her lips in disdain.

    Miss Color had little respect for such creeps.

    "From today on, Mr. Huang will be in charge of all club operations, so, if you two have any evidence, just report it to Mr. Huang!"

    "Additionally, everyone can disperse now and return to your respective posts. Mr. Huang will notify everyone if there''s a need for a meeting."

    Yang Haomanded loudly.

    Hearing this, the crowd, which had been eager for gossip, dispersed one after another.

    Huang Qing then expertly led Yang Hao to the general manager''s office, which still had some misceneous items that Zhang Ying hadn''t had time to take with her.

    Ye Wei found a cardboard box and threw all the misceneous items into it.

    "Mr. Huang, I''m confident with you in charge of the club. Let''s now talk about the matter ofpensation."

    Yang Hao sat in the boss''s chair and looked towards Huang Qing.

    At that moment, Miss Color seemed lost in memories, staring nkly at the office furnishings.

    Upon hearing Yang Hao''s words, she snapped back to reality: "I don''t need a fixed sry. I want a 10% performancemission on the profits."

    Clearly, Huang Qing had carefully thought out the cooperation model.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao agreed readily. By not wanting a fixed sry and only asking for 10% of the profits, it showed that Huang Qing had absolute confidence in her abilities, because if there were no profits or if the profit amount was low, she would essentially be working for nothing.

    After that, Huang Qing apanied Yang, the boss, on a tour around the club. Since the club had only been officially in business for a little over a year, the interior decor was still quite new, so there was no need for additional investments.

    "What are you nning to do with Zhang Ying?"

    After inspecting the club, Yang Hao asked casually.

    "She will cough up the money to save herself."

    "She''ll probably call me in a bit."

    Huang Qing knew her former good sister very well. The other party was a smart person, and wouldn''t stubbornly face a charge that couldnd her in jail stepping on sewing machines; she was more likely to weep and beg for forgiveness.

    With crimes like embezzlement, if she returned all the money, the court would probably give her a suspended sentence, instead of making her actually go to jail.

    "Yang, no matter what, thank you for backing me up today!"

    Even though Haojue no longer belonged to the Huang Family, Huang Qing felt she had redeemed herself by returning in such a manner, and thus she was quite grateful to Yang Hao.

    "Qing, just saying thank you with your mouth doesn''t seem very sincere!"

    "We''re all part of the jianghu. Shouldn''t we know a bit about the ways of the world?"

    Before Yang Hao could respond, Ye Wei, who was nearby, teased with a smile.

    Huang Qing gave her a re and said, "Do you think Yang is the kind of man you''re imagining?"

    Although she was speaking to Ye Wei, in reality, she was giving Yang Hao a cap of moral nobility.

    Yang Hao looked at Miss Color, whose figure swayed gracefully, and smiled, "Actually, Weiwei understands me."

    "Yang, how about I settle Qing''s debt for her?"

    As she spoke, Ye Wei took Yang Hao''s arm and gently caressed her own chest.

    "Let''s just keep it on the tab."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders. He had no interest in such artificially beautified women: "I have work to keep me busy. I''ll leave the club to you."

    After taking over the property, Yang Hao left immediately.

    He still had to go andplete the mission for NPC number 4, Mengmeng, today.

    "Qing, what are you thinking? You could have made a move on Yang."

    After sending Yang Hao off, Ye Wei put her arm around Huang Qing''s shoulder and whispered in her ear.

    "With all the recent troubles, I''m not in the mood!"

    Huang Qing shook her head.

    "No matter how troubled times are, life goes on, and besides, there are forty minutes!"

    "Just thinking about it gets me excited..."

    Huang Qingnded a punch on the silicone-padded chest of her friend, who was always into scious stuff, and said, "If you''re so eager, I can lend you the office for half an hour!"

    ...

    Jiangcheng Second Hospital.

    When Yang Hao arrived, it was just time for the lunch break.

    He gently knocked on Doctor Guan Mengmeng''s clinic door.

    ```

    "Come in."

    Doctor Guan''s voice, feigning authority, came from the consulting room.

    "Yang?"

    "How did you get here!"

    Seeing that the person entering was none other than Yang Hao, Guan Mengmeng immediately greeted him with a beaming smile, then threw herself into the arms of her newly official boyfriend.

    At this moment, Guan Mengmeng was wearing a white coat, her good figure hidden within the loose work clothes, but such concealment couldn''tst once there was physical contact.

    Feeling the impact of those substantial assets and smelling the distinct disinfectant scent of the environment, Yang Hao couldn''t help but feel stirred.

    Yeah, it was all that man-made beauty''s fault.

    Always up to those sensual antics.

    And god damn it, seducing me...

    Although Yang Hao wasn''t particrly interested in her, her previous series of actions had indeed be the catalyst for this moment.

    Click!

    Yang Hao casually locked the consulting room door.

    Then he leaned down to seal Doctor Guan''s lips, while onerge hand expertly initiated navigation mode...

    "Yang, you..."

    "This can''t happen here..."

    Doctor Guan was bewildered; she had just been happy to see her boyfriend and had thrown herself into a hug, without any further intentions.

    However, the current situation was spiralling beyond her expectations, heading towards disarray.

    "Mmm, there are people outside..."

    Guan Mengmeng reminded him in a low voice while gasping for breath intensely.

    But what Doctor Guan didn''t realize was that, in moments like these, such reminders were nothing more than stacking buffs, only further igniting someone''s desire for battle.

    Room 317.

    After sending off thest patient, Xue Hua stretchedzily and then left the consulting room with a fruit basket that a patient had insisted on giving him, nning to deliver these decent-looking fruits to Guan Mengmeng.

    Even though he knew his goddess had a boyfriend, it didn''t matter. He believed that as long as he kept treating her well, there would always be an opportunity.

    Breakups or fights were perfect chances for him to swoop in. Hence, he must keep up the effortˇŞhow else would she think of him when they broke up!

    Huh, has she gone for a meal?

    The consulting room door was closed.

    Standing at the door of Room 312, Xue Hua halted, giving the tightly shut door a puzzled look.

    From his observations of Guan Mengmeng''s routine, she wasn''t supposed to go for lunch this early.

    She must have left early today.

    Xue Hua shook his head lightly, ready to leave, but then he faintly heard noisesing from the room.

    Huh?

    Is someone in there?

    He approached the door and knocked gently, "Doctor Guan, are you still busy?"

    No response.

    Xue Hua frowned in confusion: What''s going on?

    Maybe he''d heard wrong?

    Xue Hua tried the door again, it was locked.

    Yeah, he must have been mistaken; the door was locked after all.

    Shaking his head, he was about to leave when another strange sound emerged from the consulting room.

    He listened carefully; it seemed like the noise of a table hitting the wall, and it had a strong rhythm.

    What the hell?

    Was there someone inside or not?

    Xue Hua waspletely baffled.

    "Doctor Xue, what are you doing?"

    Just then, a middle-aged female doctor came out of Room 314 next door, carrying a lunchbox. Seeing Xue Hua standing in front of Room 312 looking puzzled, she asked him.

    "Wang, have you seen Doctor Guan?"

    Xue Hua inquired.

    "No, I haven''t."

    "If she''s not in the consulting room at this hour, she''s probably gone to lunch."

    Wang spread her hands andined, "Though I don''t know what they''re doing upstairs in the consulting room; the table has been making noise continuously."

    "It''sing from the floor above?"

    "And here I thought it was Doctor Guan''s room!" Xue Hua said as he took an apple from the fruit basket to give to Wang.

    "Thanks."

    Wang epted the apple and teased with augh, "I''m basking in Mengmeng''s glory, huh? Keep at it, little Xue. Catch Mengmeng for yourself one day!"

 Chapter 213: 198, Meng Shows Off Her Boyfriend in High Profile (Seeking Monthly Pass)

    "Wang, I''ll take your good words to heart."

    Wang''s words were naturally pleasing to Xue Hua; he responded with a smile, then set the fruit basket at the door of Guan Mengmeng''s office, sent her a message to let her know, and only after doing all this did he contentedly head to the cafeteria.

    Another fifteen minutes passed, and Yang Hao pushed open the door to the office.

    "Oh, this fruit basket must be from a patient thanking Doctor Guan."

    Yang Hao picked up the fruit basket at the door of the office, saying cheerfully.

    At this moment, Guan Mengmeng''s face was flushed pink. This No. 4 NPC had the "Red Warm Saint Body."

    The afterglow of happiness would take a long time to fade, and her body temperature would also be a degree or two higher during this time.

    Yang Hao really wanted to get Meng, who possessed the Spiritual Spring Saint Body, and Yibao together for a game of Fight the Landlord; with both saint bodies in y, it would be quite a scene to look forward to.

    As the idea formed in his mind, Yang couldn''t help but think of that famous song by the Fourth Master: Can I sleep in the middle?

    The idea was good.

    But to carry it out would be somewhat difficult, requiring a lot of groundwork.

    A heavy responsibility and a long roady ahead!

    Yang ced the fruit basket in the office, then grabbed arge apple from it, washed it, split it in half, and handed one half to Guan Mengmeng.

    "Yang, how about I take you to the hospital cafeteria for a meal?"

    Guan Mengmeng took a small bite of the apple and then asked with a smile.

    "Sounds good."

    "I''ll get to see what the food is like at your hospital."

    Yang Hao nodded, "However, I''m still in a fat-reduction phase, so I need to eat something light."

    "Yang, you don''t need to lose weight. You''re at the perfect weight now."

    Guan Mengmeng, holding her boyfriend''s arm, said blissfully.

    In fact, Yang Hao also felt his current weight of 160 pounds was just right for his height, but the System set his target at 150 pounds, so he had no choice but toplete the quest first.

    After all, he was now close to his goal. Completing this quest would add 1% to the progress of the main quest line, and the rewards for the main quest line were very generous and eagerly anticipated by Yang Hao.

    The couple walked into the cafeteria full ofughter and chatter. The hospital had a long and regr lunch break, so there was no need to work overtime at midday, and thus the cafeteria was crowded.

    Yang Hao still had half an apple in his hand, munching on it while casually looking around.

    He inadvertently bumped into Xue Hua, who had been chatting with Wang and another female nurse. Upon seeing Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng, he suddenly froze, especially seeing the apples in their hands.

    After he arrived at the cafeteria, Xue Hua had looked around but hadn''t seen Guan Mengmeng; he thought she might have gone out to eat.

    But now here she was, apanied by her boyfriend in the hospital cafeteria. What''s more, they were both holding apples, which meant they hade over from the officeˇŞpossibly, they had been right there in the office just a moment ago.

    He was instantly reminded of the rhythmic sound of a table hitting the wall.

    Then he thought of a certain physical activity that the peopleˇŞare always happy to see...

    No!!

    It couldn''t be like that!!

    Xue Hua was dumbstruck.

    He felt "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" soundtrack was already ying in his mind...

    Mengmeng, such an innocent and cute girl!

    How could she do such a thing!!

    ```

    No!

    Impossible!!

    Xue Hua vehemently denied her own guess, yet her entire face copsed in an instant.

    "Xiao Xue, what''s wrong with you?"

    Seeing Xue Hua, who was justughing and talking a second ago, suddenly turn extremely ugly, Sister Wang frowned and asked.

    "Oh, it''s Doctor Guan."

    "Is that Doctor Guan''s boyfriend?"

    The female nurse seemed to have spotted what was going on, as she followed Xue Hua''s gaze and then saw Guan Mengmeng and Yang Hao.

    Hearing her say that, Sister Wang also turned her head.

    "When did Mengmeng get a boyfriend??"

    Sister Wang opened her mouth in surprise, now understanding why Xue Hua suddenly changed expression, but she hadn''t thought about the detail concerning the apple.

    "Mengmeng''s boyfriend looks quite handsome."

    The female nursemented wistfully, actually meaning for Xue Hua to hear. She had her eyes on the doctor, but unfortunately, his heart was set on Guan Mengmeng, so she was quite happy to see Guan Mengmeng and her boyfriend together in the canteen.

    If Xue Hua gave up on Guan Mengmeng, she might have a chance.

    "He looks quite a bit older than Mengmeng, I guess he''s about thirty," said Sister Wang, who had partaken in Xue Hua''s apple and was also from the same department; no matter what she thought inside, on the surface, she still had to show support for Xue Hua.

    "It''s quite normal these days even if there is a ten-year gap," the female nurse murmured softly.

    Xue Hua shifted his gaze away, dejectedly poking at his rice, but the braised pork he had been enjoying just a moment ago now tasted nd.

    However, the female nurse kept an eye on Guan Mengmeng and Yang Hao. As soon as they finished getting their food and were looking for a seat, she immediately stood up and waved to Doctor Guan, "Doctor Guan, there''s a seat over here."

    This nurse was also from Internal Medicine, named Chen Jia.

    Two years older than Guan Mengmeng, Chen Jia had manymon topics with her peer and they were quite familiar with each other.

    Hearing the call, Guan Mengmeng looked towards Chen Jia, then saw Xue Hua and Sister Wang, hesitated slightly, and then walked over with Yang Hao.

    In fact, Guan Mengmeng had brought Yang Hao to the hospital cafeteria for a reason: as the "flower of the hospital" at Jiangcheng Second Hospital, there were not a few male doctors in the hospital who were interested in her, as well as several seniors or leaders who offered to introduce her to a boyfriend.

    Even some leaders saw the young and beautiful Guan Mengmeng as a "resource," looking to introduce her to children of people they wanted to curry favor with.

    So, taking Yang Hao to the hospital cafeteria was a bold way of announcing she had a boyfriend, which would save her from a lot of trouble.

    Elders and leaders would no longer introduce boyfriends to her, and male doctors with intentions would mostly back off from pursuing her.

    The hospital cafeteria had those six-person long tables. Currently, Xue Hua sat alone on one side, with Sister Wang and Chen Jia opposite him.

    Guan Mengmeng sat on the same side as Sister Wang and Chen Jia, and Yang Hao sat opposite her.

    "Doctor Guan, is this your boyfriend?"

    "Won''t you introduce us?"

    As soon as they were seated, Chen Jia immediately said with augh.

    "Yang, this is Chen Jia, a nurse from our department, and that''s Doctor Wang..."

    "You''ve met Doctor Xue before."

    Guan Mengmeng made brief introductions.

    Yang Hao then greeted the three with a smile.

    ```

    "Yang?"

    "Doctor Guan, isn''t that your boyfriend?"

    Chen Jia found Guan Mengmeng''s moniker for Yang Hao to be rather interesting and said it in a teasing tone, smiling.

    "I''m just slightly older than Mengmeng, so she likes to call me that," Yang Hao exined.

    "Then if I may ask, Yang, how old are you this year?" Chen Jia asked curiously.

    "35," Yang Hao replied.

    "Ah? 35 years old?"

    Chen Jia was a bit surprised to hear this number because Yang Hao appeared to be only in his early thirties.

    Wang, standing nearby, was also surprised; she had thought Yang Hao was only seven or eight years older than Guan Mengmeng. She didn''t expect the gap to be over a decade. Now, it''s not just ''Yang'' but even ''Mr. Yang'' would be appropriate.

    "Compared to Mengmeng, I am a bit older."

    "That''s why I''m a bit embarrassed to make a move!"

    Yang Hao said, making a joke at his own expense.

    However, upon hearing this, Xue Hua unconsciously clenched his teeth, reminded of the noises from the consultation room.

    He could do that kind of thing in the consultation room and still say he''s embarrassed to make a move??

    Doesn''t he have any shame at all!

    "These days, young girls really do love older men!"

    Wang remarked, then looked at Yang Hao and asked, "Yang, does that mean you''ll be marrying Mengmeng soon?"

    She was 45 this year, so calling Yang Hao ''Yang'' didn''t seem inappropriate.

    "That would be up to Mengmeng,"

    Yang Hao didn''t want to answer directly, brushing off the question.

    "Mengmeng, don''t forget to let me know when the timees, I''ll definitely want toe to your wedding banquet."

    "Yes, I''ll definitely let you know."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded, her cheeks tinted with a trace of red. After all, she was young and hadn''t really thought about when she''d get married. These past few days, her parents had been asking about it, afraid that Yang Hao, such a catch, might slip away.

    "Yang, have you prepared a marital home?" Wang asked again.

    "I do have a house."

    Yang Hao downyed the concept of a marital home, merely mentioning having a house.

    "Whichplex is it in?"

    "We might be neighbors in the future!" Wang, the gossip, was actually trying to gauge Yang Hao''s status.

    Chen Jia was also curious about the question and unconsciously looked towards Yang Hao.

    This man was 13 years older than Guan Mengmeng. Although he had good looks, with such an age difference, he must also be wealthy, right!

    Thest time they met, Xue Hua had already learned that Yang Hao was a president, a man of considerable wealth, but he was unclear about how wealthy Yang Hao really was. So, he was quite interested in the question Wang had thrown out and quickly swallowed the mouthful of food he had.

    "I currently live in Star Cloud Bay."

    "I have a house in Jiangzhong Haoting that''s still being renovated. I might live there in the future."

    Yang Hao answered Wang''s question truthfully.

    However, after he finished speaking, Wang, Chen Jia, and Xue Hua all froze.

    Star Cloud Bay?

    Jiangzhong Haoting?

    These locations were known to be top-tier luxury properties in Jiangcheng, famous forrge floor ns and luxury visˇŞone was well-known to the three of them.

    After a brief moment of surprise, Wang felt a bit embarrassed.

    She had just been talking about possibly bing neighbors!

    Yet here was the owner of properties in Star Cloud Bay and Jiangzhong Haoting; she couldn''t afford houses in these areas even if she saved up her entire life!

    "Yang, you truly are aplished for your age!" Wang couldn''t help but express her admiration.

    "Houses in Star Cloud Bay and Jiangzhong Haoting start at tens of millions. Yang, you''re really loaded!" Chen Jia echoed.

    Xue Hua frowned deeply. He had been wondering if Yang Hao might be a faux-rich, which was still possible, even if unlikely, given the prevalence of so-called ''presidents'' these days.

    But faux-rich can''t afford to live in Star Cloud Bay or Jiangzhong Haoting!

    Of course, it''s not impossible that Yang Hao was bluffing, but that seemed unlikely. Guan Mengmeng would surely know his true circumstances if she chose to be with him.

    Therefore, his wealthy status was most likely genuine.

    "Yang, if I may be so bold to ask, what kind of work do you do?" Chen Jia asked, still curious.

    "I''m involved in quite a few different industries, quite a mixture of them,"

    "But what you all might have heard of is the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group," Yang Hao answered honestly, with no intention of showing off.

    Yet, the reality was that the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was well-known locally, so by dropping its name, he inadvertently showed a lot of ss.

    Upon hearing that Yang Hao was associated with the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, Chen Jia became even more interested.

    "Mr. Yang, since you''re with the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, you must be part of the leadership team, right? My sister is currently interning there. Could you see if it''s possible to help her be a permanent employee?"

    "We can pay; just a referral from you would be enough."

    Chen Jia''s sister was her actual sibling, a fresh graduate of that year interning at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s finance department.

    Upon hearing her request, Xue Hua also turned his attention back to Yang Hao.

    Just before, he had been pondering if the man might be a fake rich. Though the likelihood was slim, the possibility existed. After all, there were plenty of scammers these days masquerading as wealthy to deceive others.

    During theirst meeting, Guan Mengmeng had mentioned that Yang Hao was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. If he really was the president, then a small matter like securing a job should be a piece of cake. It would be a good opportunity to test if he was genuine.

    Wang also looked at Yang Hao, but she didn''t harbor theplex thoughts that Xue Hua did. She just wanted to see if Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend was capable. If he indeed had such ability, she''d better cling to the "coattails" of Guan Mengmeng. You never know when you might need a favor, and having someone to refer you would be beneficial.

    "What''s your sister''s name?"

    "Which department?"

    Yang Hao asked casually, as this was indeed a trivial matter for him.

    "My sister''s name is Chen Ning; she''s interning in the finance department..."

    Chen Jia promptly provided her sister''s information.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, then, under the watchful eyes of the others, called Wei Zhengyi.

 Chapter 214: 199, Mengmeng is going to become the presidents wife (asking for monthly tickets)

    "Is your sister a recent graduate?"

    While waiting for Wei Zhengyi to answer the call, Yang Hao asked another question.

    "Yes, my sister is from Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College, she''ll officially graduate in July," Chen Jia replied.

    Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College?

    Yang Hao was slightly taken aback; this was his alma mater. He hadn''t expected Chen Jia''s sister to also be his junior, which felt quite serendipitous.

    Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College was a second-tier institution, naturally iparable to key universities like Jiangcheng University, but its ounting, auditing, and several other financial specialties were quite strong.

    However, Yang Hao''s college entrance exam scores weren''t high enough for a morepetitive major, so he had studied one of the least valued subjects in the university, Business Administration.

    When it came time to choose majors, most people didn''t really understand what "Business Administration" entailed. It sounded impressive, so they applied for it without much thought.

    Only when it was time to find a job did they realize this major had no advantages and there didn''t seem to be any specific jobs aligned with it.

    In the end, you''d find that your fellow Business Administration graduates ended up in all sorts of industries: some went into real estate sales, some sold insurance, and others started their own hotpot restaurants.

    Starting your own business was actually somewhat rted to the major of Business AdministrationˇŞat least it involved the word "management."

    "Mr. Yang, do you have any instructions?"

    Once the call connected, Wei Zhengyi''s voice came through the receiver.

    "There''s an intern in the finance department named Chen Ning, arrange for his regrization," Yang Hao instructed directly.

    "Alright, Mr. Yang, I''ll handle it right away."

    "Do you have any other instructions?"

    Wei Zhengyi''s demeanor was very respectful. Previously, Yang Hao had only held a 28% share of the stocks, but a few days earlier, he had acquired an additional 10% from Wu Zhentao. Therefore, Yang Hao now owned 38% of the shares, giving him absolute say in thepany. Whether Wei, as the vice president, could keep his job depended on Yang''s say-so.

    "No, that''s it."

    With that, Yang Hao hung up the phone.

    Chen Jia, meanwhile, waspletely baffled: "Yang, what...?"

    "That''s it, it''s settled?"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "You and Mengmeng are friends, and that makes you my friend too. I wouldn''t drag my feet on such a matter for days; that would be too unkind of me."

    "Ah!"

    "Thank you, Yang!"

    Surprised and delighted, Chen Jia quickly stood up and bowed in thanks.

    Her parents had been most concerned about her sister''s job regrization recently, even murmuring about using connections and offering money to get it settled these past few days.

    She had never imagined that Yang Hao could solve her sister''s regrization issue with just one phone call.

    Truth be told, she had only hoped for the best without expecting much.

    Since he was a leader at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, he could surely pull some strings, and if money needed to be given, there would be a way.

    She never imagined Yang Hao would resolve it so directly.

    Wang was also quite shocked. She hadn''t expected Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend to be so influential, and she vaguely heard the person on the phone address Yang Hao as "Mr. Yang."

    Facing the three women, Xue Hua''s expression was one of tightly knitted brows. Hisst sliver of hope was dashed: Yang Hao was not a phony rich man or a fake CEO, but the real deal.

    "Yang, I really can''t thank you enough."

    "I don''t even know what to say for such a huge favor..."

    Chen Jia actually wanted to ask if she needed to spend money as a token of her gratitude, but she couldn''t bring up such underhanded operations with Wang and Xue Hua around.

    Before she finished her sentence, Yang Hao waved his hand, "It was no trouble at all. If you really want to express your thanks, just take good care of Mengmeng in the future."

    Yang Hao turned the favor towards his own Meng, after all, Guan Mengmeng would be working in the hospital for the long term, and having "a friend" was always beneficial.

    "Absolutely, I definitely will."

    "In fact, Mengmeng and I are already quite close friends," Chen Jia eagerly stated with a beaming smile.

    Both men and women harbor vanity, and in that moment, Guan Mengmeng felt her face glow with pride.

    "I''ve finished eating; you guys take your time."

    Xue Hua couldn''t stay any longer; he picked up his tray and quickly left.

    Once he left, Wang started to praise the pairing of Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng, while internally she decided to make a point of getting closer to Guan Mengmeng and fostering a good rtionship.

    Chen Jia sent a Weixin message to her sister in silence, briefly exining the situation.

    Although Yang Hao said on the phone that the matter could be handled immediately, Chen Jia still wasn''t certain it would pan out.

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Chen Ning was having a lunch break in thepany cafe with Zhang Rui, a colleague who had joined thepany at the same time.

    "Our group''s social media ounts are really taking offtely; if this trend continues, our benefits might even improve," Zhang Rui remarked as she scrolled through short videos.

    "Yeah, that Director Li is truly impressive. In such a short time, she''s grown the ''Jiangcheng Observer'' ount to 550,000 followers, and it''s still gaining daily..." Chen Ning marveled.

    "Not only is Director Li beautiful and articte, but with the recent buzz around the Flying Fish Suit incident, growing followers is almost effortless!"

    "s, there''s still no news about the regrization. I''ve heard that since Mr. Yang took office, he''s been looking to cut staff and downsize bloated departments. Against that backdrop, it seems even harder to get regrized," Zhang Rui sighed softly. For interns like her and Chen Ning, bing a regr employee was of course their biggest wish.

    "Let''s leave it to fate!"

    "All we can do is our jobs," Chen Ning replied. She and Zhang Rui had only met at work and kept to themselves the efforts their families were making to help them.

    Just then, Chen Ning suddenly received a Weixin message from her sister, saying that her regrization had been arranged.

    Chen Ning was incredulous and asked for details. The reply she got was that her sister''s colleague''s boyfriend was a leader at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. He had happened to hear about her regrization situation while dining in the cafeteria and had helped her out.

    After reading her sister''s reply, Chen Ning had only two words in her heart: speechless.

    Her sister''s colleague''s boyfriend could get her regrized with just a simple word; it was incredulous!

    She was about to send a message back when the smiling head of her department suddenly approached her from the window seat with a cup of coffee in hand.

    Looking at the smile on the other''s face, Chen Ning couldn''t help but feel a jolt of nerves, as it was very likely that the person was there to assign her overtime work.

    "Why is Director Zhouing our way? He''s not calling us for overtime, is he?" Zhang Rui, who also noticed Director Zhou, whispered.

    "It''s very possible, prepare to work overtime..." Chen Ning nodded in agreement.

    The two interns had already braced themselves for overtime when Director Zhou came over with a beaming smile and gestured to Chen Ning, "Ningning,e sit over here for a minute."

    "Uh?"

    "Okay."

    Chen Ning didn''t know what Director Zhou was up to, but as he was the supervisor, she had no choice but to follow with a stiff expression.

    After sitting down by the window, Director Zhou even got her a cup of coffee.

    "Ningning, after lunch break, go to the HR department and process your regrization procedure."

    "If you have any issues with work after that, feel free toe to me."

    Just as Chen Ning''s heart was a mess of nervousness, Director Zhou suddenly spoke up, his tone very kind.

    At these words, Chen Ning was shocked; she thought she might have heard wrong.

    "I''m going to process my regrization?"

    "Yes, just go to the HR department when it opens."

    Director Zhou nodded, and then added with a smile, "Ningning, I may have been a bit strict with you before, but it was all for your own good."

    "Young people, after all, need to train more and umte more work experience."

    "You understand my good intention, don''t you?"

    "Uh, yes!"

    Facing the supervisor''s sudden goodwill, Chen Ning was utterly bewildered, but she still nodded subconsciously. It wasn''t like she could go against the leader''s word.

    "Good, I knew you were a sensible kid."

    "Work hard in the group in the future; you have a bright future ahead!"

    "When you go to HRter, send my regards to Mr. Wei..."

    Director Zhou reminded her with another smile.

    "Um, okay."

    Chen Ning nodded numbly; she felt like she was in a dream. The stern supervisor had suddenly be so kind, and her regrization was confirmed.

    How did such extravagant fortune suddenly fall on her head??

    After making a few more polite remarks with the subordinate who had a strong background, Director Zhou took the lead and left. Once she was gone, Zhang Rui, who had been watching the situation from the sidelines, hurried over: "Ningning, what happened?"

    "I saw Director Zhou was smiling the whole time. She didn''t seem like she was asking you to work overtime!"

    "No, it''s not overtime."

    "Director Zhou said I''m being regrized and asked me to go to the HR departmentter to process the paperwork."

    This kind of thing couldn''t be kept secret; the department would even send out an email with a list of trainees who had been regrized, so Chen Ning didn''t hide it.

    "What?"

    "You''re regrized!!"

    Zhang Rui was astonished, then a wave of envy washed over her.

    The two of them had just been discussing the matter of regrization, and unexpectedly, Chen Ning had already received the news of her regrization.

    Zhang Rui suddenly felt like "We agreed to ck off together, but you''ve been secretly studying."

    It must have been some behind-the-scenes maneuvers; how else could she have been regrized just like that?

    In fact, her family also wanted to use connections to work out her regrization, but they hadn''t found the right channel yet.

    Just then, Chen Ning''s phone suddenly rang. It was her sister calling.

    "I''ll take this call."

    Chen Ning knew her sister must be calling about the job regrization, and it wouldn''t be good to discuss it in front of Zhang Rui, so she went to a deserted corner with her phone.

    "Ningning, have you gotten any news yet? Why haven''t you replied to the message yet!"

    The phone connected, and Chen Jia couldn''t wait to inquire.

    Chen Jia had already left the cafeteria with Wang, and Wang was quite concerned about whether her sister''s job regrization had been finalized because it involved whether Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend really had that much influence.

    "The supervisor just spoke to me and told me to go to the HR department to process the regrization paperwork when they open." Chen Ning replied.

    "Really!"

    "That''s fantastic!" Chen Jia eximed joyously, and then nodded at Wang beside her, indicating that the deal was done.

    "Sis, which leader is your colleague''s boyfriend in our group?"

    "He''s amazing, talking about regrization and it happens!" Chen Ning asked curiously.

    "I didn''t feel it was right to ask about his position, but his surname is Yang, and he made a call to someone named Wei..."

    "Surname Yang?"

    "Mr. Yang??"

    Chen Ning was taken aback. She hadn''t expected her regrization to be personally ordered by the president of the group, Mr. Yang. No wonder Director Zhou had been so cordial with her just now.

    He must have thought she was one of Mr. Yang''s people, which was why his attitude had done aplete one-eighty.

    "Is Mr. Yang''s position in your group very high?" Chen Jia asked out of curiosity.

    "He''s the president of our group!"

    "He has the final say on everything in the group..." Chen Ning replied.

    Walking down the hospital corridor, Chen Jia was utterly shocked; she turned to Wang beside her and remarked, "Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend turns out to be the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "Mengmeng is going to be a president''s wife!"

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    After lunch, Yang Hao took Guan Mengmeng and left the hospital.

    He came over today toplete a task and needed to take care of business.

    "Yang, where are we going?"

    Guan Mengmeng, seated in the passenger seat, asked curiously.

    "To view houses."

    "View houses?"

    "Yang, are you buying another house?"

    Ordinary people might have to empty the savings of their elders to buy a house, but for her boyfriend, buying property was as routine as having a meal.

    "Yeah."

    Yang Hao nodded but didn''t borate, and they soon arrived at the entrance of "Shengshi Jiangnan"plex.

    "Yang, it''s here."

    Wang Xiuxiu had been waiting for a while, but she didn''t mind; this was her golden sponsor, after all. Waiting for half an hour was nothing; she''d dly wait a day or two if needed.

    "Have you arranged meetings with all the homeowners?" asked Yang Hao.

    "Yep, all arranged."

    "It won''t take up too much of Yang''s time."

    Wang Xiuxiu nodded repeatedly before her gaze instinctively turned to Guan Mengmeng, internallyparing her to Meng Yuyu, whom she''d served before.

    Both were beauties, but of different typesˇŞone looking sweet and adorable, the other fashionable and charming.

    Wang Xiuxiu suddenly thought of a saying: You can doubt a rich person''s character but never their taste!!

    Both the preceding Meng Yuyu and the current woman were beauties one could only find once in a thousand miles.

    Wang Xiuxiu, who thought of herself as somewhat attractive, felt utterlycking in confidence in front of these two.

    So all I could do is cling to Yang''s coattails and sell a few houses.

    Bing the one whom Yang gives a house to isn''t very likely.

    Wang Xiuxiu sighed inwardly.

    This real estate agent had long been conquered by Yang Hao''svishness; of course, she would happily ept a house worth tens of millions if she could get it by following Yang.

    Of course, aside from the money, Yang''s external aspects also fit her aesthetic standards.

    "This is my girlfriend, just call her Doctor Guan."

    "And I''m Xiuxiu, from real estate."

    Yang Hao introduced the two women before the three of them proceeded into the Shengshi Jiangnanplex.

    "Doctor Guan, do you work at the hospital ahead?"

    Wang Xiuxiu asked while walking.

    "Yes, that''s right."

    "Then this is perfect. It''s only about a ten-minute walk from here to your hospital."

    Wang Xiuxiu now understood why Yang Hao wanted a luxury house near Jiangcheng Second HospitalˇŞit was for Doctor Guan''smuting convenience.

    This is what they call the power of a tycoon, huh!

    You work at the hospital, so I''ll buy you a house nearby.

    "Doctor Guan, we are going to look at four houses today, all townhouses."

    "Three of them are conveniently next to each other, so we''ll look at those first..."

    Wang Xiuxiu knew that these houses were being bought for Doctor Guan, so her opinion mattered most. If Xiuxiu provided good service to Doctor Guan, this deal was likely to be closed.

    She detailed the features of each house as they walked.

    "We''re here."

    "It''s this ce."

    After a few minutes'' walk in theplex, Wang Xiuxiu stopped in front of a row of townhouses.

    The townhouses in Shengshi Jiangnan were designed three units to a building, with an east unit, a west unit, and a middle unit.

    The east and west units wererger in both space and yard size and thus priced higher, while the middle unit was rtively cheaper.

    "Yang, Doctor Guan, all three units in this building are for sale."

    "The east and west units are owned by brothers, and the middle unit by their parents. The family is emigrating overseas. We''ll meet the older brother in a moment; you can look at all three units at once."

    As Wang Xiuxiu was exining the situation, a slightly corpulent middle-aged man emerged from the east unit: "Here to view the house, right?"

    "Zhao, I''m the agent Xiuxiu who contacted you."

    Wang Xiuxiu quickly greeted him.

    "Yeah,e in."

    Zhao beckoned and then turned to Yang Hao to ask, "How should I address you, brother?"

    "Yang Hao."

    "Yang, let me tell you, although it''s been three years since my house was renovated, it''s hardly been lived in. My family spends most of the time abroad, and we''re not often in the country."

    "So the house is very new, and we used only high-quality materials during the renovation..."

    Zhao began to introduce the advantages of his house to Yang Hao.

    And what he shared aligned closely with what Yang Hao could see: the three-story house included a north-facing garage, and there was room for parking in the yard as well.

    These townhouses seemed much less openpared torge single-floor homesˇŞthe total usable space of over three hundred square meters meant each floor averaged just over one hundred, not providing the spacious feeling of a single-floor home. However, the house''s advantage was its fine decoration, which indeed looked very fresh.

    After viewing the east unit, Zhao took Yang Hao and the other two to see the middle and west units.

    The condition of all three units was simr, with the middle unit being used a bit more and having an older d¨¦cor, given that it was inhabited by the elders.

    "Mengmeng, what do you think?"

    After viewing the houses, Yang Hao turned and asked Guan Mengmeng.

    "It''s quite nice."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded and then yfully stuck out her tongue, whispering, "It''s just so expensive!"

    The east unit was priced at 13 million, the west at 12 million, and the middle at 8 million.

    To Guan Mengmeng, these prices seemed astronomical.

    "Yang, have you decided which unit you like? We can discuss it."

    Zhao asked eagerly.

    His family was processing their emigration and were quite eager to sell the house quickly. Unfortunately, the real estate market was down, and such multimillion-dor mansions had low turnover rates, with reliable buyers being rare to find.

    "I''ll take all three units."

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush and simply stated his intention.

    The task from the System was to buy Guan Mengmeng a house near the hospital to fulfill her small wish of moving out, but it didn''t specify how many units.

    And this time, the reward was a property of the same value as the house.

    Yang Hao felt that ten million was too little, so he prepared to exploit a bug, wondering if it would work.

    However, as soon as he spoke, that Zhao stood there stunned, thinking he''d misheard.

    Guan Mengmeng, who was clinging to Yang Hao''s arm, also opened her little mouth in surprise. She knew her boyfriend was a rich man, but this grocery-shopping style of buying houses still shocked her.

    These were three vis worth ten million each, not house models!

    Yet Yang Hao simply opened his mouth to buy three...

    Real estate agent sister Wang Xiuxiu was even more bewildered. She had thought it was going to be a transaction of around ten million, but out of the blue, Yang decided to bundle up three houses!

    That would be a transaction of around thirty million!

    Thirty million!

    So muchmission she didn''t even dare to think about it!

    "Yang, are you saying you want all three houses??"

    After a moment of stupefaction, Zhao finally spoke up to confirm.

    "Mhm, all of them,"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "If that''s the case, then it''s a t thirty million!"

    Zhao was quite generous. Without Yang needing to bargain, he proactively offered a package price.

    He thought that by cutting the price to show sincerity, Yang would be pleased, but the expression on what he considered a quality buyer''s face suddenly fell.

    Wait, I''m offering you a discount, and you''re not happy?

    Or do you think thirty million is expensive?

    Buddy, this is a steal, the three houses together cost ten million just to decorate.

    Zhao grumbled inwardly.

    As for Yang Hao, he was silentlyining: Big brother, can you show a little restraint? I didn''t say anything and you''re already dropping the price.

    What, should I raise the price myself?

    That would make me look like a real idiot!!

    "Yang, this price is really sincere," Zhao said, frowning.

    "Zhao, let me interject. Buyers like Yang who can buy three houses in one go are hard toe by, so..."

    Wang Xiuxiu was naturally intending to bargain on behalf of Yang Hao.

    Realizing her drift, Yang Hao quickly gestured with his hand to interrupt her: "Xiuxiu, go prepare the contract."

    "Just as Zhao said, three houses, thirty million!!"

    "Huh??"

    Wang Xiuxiu looked at Yang Hao with a dazed expression, thinking: Big brother, I''m helping you negotiate here!

    But soon she recalled the time she helped that Miss Li buy a house. Although she wanted to negotiate, Yang just agreed right away.

    Do rich people think negotiating is beneath them?

    I really don''t get it, what''s wrong with saving a million or two for other things?

    Though perplexed inwardly, Wang Xiuxiu still replied with a smiling face: "Alright, I''ll prepare the contract right now!"

    "Yang, with your mindset, you should make a fortune!"

    "Let''s add each other on Weixin and keep in touch~"

    Zhao did not expect the transaction to go so smoothly, and the price was within his expectations. Naturally, his opinion of this straightforward buyer soared.

    The two added each other on Weixin, and at this moment Wang Xiuxiu leaned in to ask, "Yang, you''re paying in full, right?"

    "Mhm,"

    Yang Hao nodded lightly.

    However, Zhao caught the keyword "still" in Wang Xiuxiu''s question!

    That means this Yang wasn''t doing this for the first time, which implies his financial strength is extraordinarily strong.

    "So, is the house going to be registered under this sister-inw''s name?"

    Wang Xiuxiu asked in a lowered voice again.

    "Mhm,"

    Yang Hao nodded once more. Find more chapters on m_v l|e-NovelBin

    And Zhao once again caught the keyword "this sister-inw"!

    That meant there were other sister-inws!

    Wow!!

    Zhao marveled inwardly.

    But then he thought it was normal, as he too asionally kept a mistress.

    With money, of course, you have to treat yourself well.

    "Mengmeng, did you bring your ID card?"

    "Come over to sign the contract!"

    Once Wang Xiuxiu had prepared the contract, Yang Hao called over Guan Mengmeng who was admiring a mural in the living room.

    "Huh?"

    "I''m signing the contract??"

    Guan Mengmeng had a hunch that the house might be purchased by Yang Hao for her to live in.

    Especially since it''s so close to Jiangcheng Second Hospital, but now Yang''s intention seemed to be for her to sign the contract, meaning the house would be in her name.

    That''s apletely different concept from just living in it.

    Moreover, these were three houses!

    Worth thirty million!!

    "Of course you''re signing the contract, because the houses are going to be registered in your name,"

    Yang Hao said with a shrug and a smile.

    What he was thinking was: Without Meng signing the contract, the System reward wouldn''te through.

    "This..."

    Guan Mengmeng opened her mouth in disbelief; she was shocked and somewhat confused at the same time.

    Thirty million worth of property!

    Just like that, for her?

    They weren''t even married yet!

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    Zhao, standing by, was also utterly shocked.

    He thought to himself, "Is keeping a mistress these days thispetitive?"

    The women he had supported financially before just got twenty or thirty thousand yuan for pocket money each month, with the asional gift, and at most he would buy them a car.

    The idea of buying a house outright, and three at that, was something he had never heard of before.

    All he could say was that Yang really had money to burn!

    "Mengmeng, ask your boss for another leave; let''s go to the real estate trading hall this afternoon and get the transfer formalities done," Yang Hao said again.

    "Right, right, right, it would be best to get it all done today," Zhao agreed eagerly.

    "I''ll call my brother and my dad right now and have them bring the materials straight to the real estate trading hall," he added quickly.

    He naturally hoped toplete the transaction as soon as possible to prevent any mishaps.

    "Yang, why not write your own name instead?" Guan Mengmeng still felt the gift was too extravagant.

    "Do we really need to make things so clear between us?" Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    Hearing this, Guan Mengmeng''s heart felt warm, and she nodded obediently, "Okay, then."

    After signing the sales agreement, Guan Mengmeng called her boss to ask for time off. Her department head and her father Guan Weimin were ssmates, and it was through this connection that Guan Mengmeng had gotten into Jiangcheng Second Hospital. Therefore, taking a half-day off was a rtively easy matter...

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task: [Guan Mengmeng''s Wish to Live Alone]

    Reward: Mysterious Gift Pack of equivalent value to the property.

    [Yes] [No] Would you like to open the Mysterious Gift Pack?

    After the property transfer procedures werepleted at the real estate trading hall, the System''s voice timely rang out.

    Yang Hao immediately selected [Yes]!

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for obtaining a Richard Mille RM56-02 Sapphire Tourbillon Watch.

    (Note: The reward will be delivered to the host''s residence by courier.)

    Huh?

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    Yang Hao was baffled, as he had been promised a Mysterious Gift Pack of equivalent value to the property.

    Just a watch?

    Yang Hao had assumed he might be rewarded with some sort of property.

    Not being too familiar with watches, he quickly looked up the price of the watch he was rewarded with by the System.

    The entry that popped up mentioned that this watch was the same model worn by a certain controversial prince and a celebrity, with only 10 pieces avable worldwide.

    Because the quantity was so limited, the price on the secondary market was practically priceless. Thest recorded transaction price was 28 million.

    The current estimated price was around 30 million, but the price of luxury goods like this tended to fluctuate considerablyˇŞa difference of 5 million up or down was considered normal.

    A watch worth 30 million!

    It truly was equivalent in value to the houses.

    After looking at pictures of the watch online, Yang Hao could only conclude it looked mediocre at best.

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    He simply couldn''t understand how it could be worth 30 million.

    Alright, with the mindset of someone not wealthy, it was impossible toprehend. These trinkets are designed to serve that small group of rich people in the world!

    It''s still the same old saying: the poor y with cars, the rich y with watches, and if you have no money, just fiddle around.

    After leaving the real estate trading hall.

    Yang Hao drove Guan Mengmeng back to the hospital, where she had parked her car.

    "Yang, do you want toe to my ce for dinner?" Guan Mengmeng was reluctant to see her boyfriend leave.

    "No, I have to go pick up Xixi from school," Yang Hao waved his hand. Now that he hadpleted his tasks, he nned to head home to receive his reward. After all, it was a watch worth 30 million, notparable to the Rolex he currently wore.

    If someone tried to show off their watch to him in the future, Yang Hao nned to smugly m his 30 million Richard Mille right in their face.

    Show off!

    Keep showing off!

    Though the watch looked mediocre, it was a bona fide tool for showing off!

    Well, alright then!

    mua~

    Meng gave her boyfriend a kiss on the cheek before getting out of the car.

    Watching him drive away, Guan Mengmeng then headed towards her Panamera.

    "Mengmeng, where did you go this afternoon?"

    "Your clinic was empty all day."

    Wang, who happened to be at the parking lot after finishing work, asked upon spotting her.

    "Uh, just had some personal matters to take care of," Guan Mengmeng replied.

    Not being someone who liked to boast, she didn''t n on mentioning the purchase of the houses.

    "Chen said her sister has been made permanent, Mengmeng, your boyfriend is really impressive!" Wangmented.

    "Is that so? That''s great," Guan Mengmeng responded with a smile and a nod.

    "Do you have ns tonight? Want to join me for dinner? My treat," Wang politely offered.

    "Sorry, Wang, I have ns tonight," Guan Mengmeng said.

    Though she was not highly experienced socially, Guan Mengmeng was smart enough to know that Wang was trying to befriend her with a purpose and she preferred to maintain a normal colleague rtionship.

    "Then some other time, there''s plenty of it," Wang said. It was just a casual offer, a gesture of goodwill, since they worked in the same department and there would be many opportunities towork.

    "Wang, see you Monday," Guan Mengmeng said, making her way to the Panamera, opening the door, and getting in.

    Wang watched, aghast, as this was the second time Guan Mengmeng drove this car to work, but it was the first time Wang realized she had switched to a Porsche.

    However, when she thought about her having a CEO boyfriend, it seemed to make sense.

    Oh, if only I were twenty years younger, maybe I''d have had a chance with a rich man!

    Looking at the brand-new Panamera, Wang couldn''t help but dream a little.

    When Guan Mengmeng got home, Guan Weimin had just arrived as well.

    "Mengmeng, did you take the afternoon off today?" Guan Weimin casually inquired. They had a group chat of old ssmates, as most were in the medical field, the group was quite active.

    In the afternoon, their old ssmate Feng Dongfeng jokingly said in the group, "Old Guan, your daughter skipped work for a date."

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    Guan Weimin then learned about his daughter not going to work in the afternoon.

    "Mengmeng, did you really take a day off to meet up with Yang?"

    Xu Yanfen, walking out of the kitchen, asked curiously.

    "It wasn''t exactly a date."

    "We just went to the real estate transaction hall."

    Mengmeng hadn''t even figured out how to bring up the home buying subject, but the conversation had already gotten there upon entering the house.

    "What were you doing at the real estate transaction hall?"

    Guan Weimin looked skeptical.

    "Did you go with Yang to buy a house??" Xu Yanfen''s mind worked quickly.

    "Uh, better you see for yourselves."

    Guan Mengmeng took out the property deed from her bag and handed it to her mother.

    "This is???"

    Xu Yanfen grabbed the property deed, eager to open it, and then she saw her daughter''s name.

    And it was under sole ownership.

    She nced at the square footage, a staggering 346 square meters.

    Guan Weimin,ing up beside his wife, was also taken aback with wide eyes upon seeing the information on the property deed.

    "Mengmeng, did Yang buy this house for you?" Guan Weimin inquired.

    Xu Yanfen shot him a nce: "Isn''t that obvious, if not Yang then who else could it be!"

    "That..."

    "I haven''t finished showing you..."

    Guan Mengmeng took out two more property deeds from her bag.

    "Huh?"

    "What''s going on??"

    Xu Yanfen and Guan Weimin each took one, opened them, and checked.

    As it turned out, all the property deeds bore their daughter''s name, all under sole ownership as well. One of the properties had the same 346 square meters as the one Xu Yanfen had seen before, while the other was 246 square meters.

    The total square footage of the three houses had already exceeded one thousand square meters!

    After examining the property deeds, both Guan Weimin and Xu Yanfen instinctively looked at each other and then turned their gaze to their daughter: "Mengmeng, why did Yang give you three houses all at once?"

    "This is a row of townhouses, three homes make up one building."

    "And these three homes happen to be one building, so he just bought it all, saying it would be more peaceful to live this way..."

    When they were at the real estate transaction hall, Guan Mengmeng had asked Yang Hao why he bought three houses at once, and that was his response.

    "Bought three houses in one fell swoop, just for some quiet??"

    The couple was once again amazed at their son-inw''s extravagance.

    "This is the Shengshi Jiangnan near your hospital, right?" Once he had collected himself, Guan Weimin spoke.

    "Yes, that''s the neighborhood." Guan Mengmeng nodded.

    "Yang has really put thought into this, not only is that neighborhood close to your hospital, but it''s also the only high-end neighborhood nearby!"

    Guan Weimin started to praise him.

    "Mengmeng, now that the house transfer is done, we can go see the house, right?" Xu Yanfen asked with a look of anticipation.

    "Of course, I have the keys right here." Guan Mengmeng nodded.

    "Then let''s go see the house!"

    As she spoke, Xu Yanfen began to take off her apron.

    "Mom, aren''t we going to have dinner?"

    "What''s the rush with dinner, let''s take a look at the house first!"

    "Hmm, it''s still early, and I''m not hungry..."

    Guan Weimin also expressed his agreement.

    Seeing that her parents were in such high spirits, Guan Mengmeng didn''t want to dampen their mood, so she could only drive them to Shengshi Jiangnan.

    Since she was already a homeowner there, Guan Mengmeng drove directly into theplex and parked in the yard of the vi that now belonged to her.

    First, she took her parents to see the suite on the east, which was decorated in a Mediterranean style; Guan Mengmeng liked it quite a bit and nned to live there herself.

    Then she showed her parents the middle and west suites. The aesthetics of both matched what Meng Yuyu''s parents liked, as they found the decoration of the middle suite to be more in line with their taste.

    However, the middle suite was much smaller than the east and west suites. It wouldn''t seem small on its own, butpared to the adjacent ones, it appeared somewhat smaller.

    "Mengmeng, did Yang buy this house as your wedding home?"

    After viewing the house, Xu Yanfen asked.

    "He didn''t say so."

    Guan Mengmeng shook her head.

    "Then are you nning to move over here?" Xu Yanfen asked again.

    "Yeah."

    Guan Mengmeng nodded, "I just came home and wanted to discuss this with you."

    "What''s there to discuss? The house is bought, of course you should live in it!"

    "Not living in it would be such a waste!" Xu Yanfen agreed.

    Guan Weimin chimed in, "Your mother is right, if the house is bought, then it must be lived in."

    "It''s just... how can one person live in all three suites..."

    Guan Mengmeng understood what her father meant; in fact, she had already asked Yang Hao if there were any other ns for these three houses.

    Yang Hao''s answer was that the houses were hers and she could arrange them as she wished.

    "Mom and Dad, if you like this ce, then move over here with me. I''ll live in the east suite, and you can live in the west suite."

    On the way home, Guan Mengmeng had already decided that if her parents wanted to move, she would let them stay in the west suite and she would live in the east suite. With the middle suite as a buffer, it would ensure privacy for both, but she could stille home to eat with them, killing two birds with one stone.

    "Great, we''ll live in the west suite."

    "That way we can take care of each other but still have our own private spaces."

    Guan Weimin nodded happily; he had been running out of ces to put his collection, and moving here would afford him ample space. Moreover, the west suite came with over a hundred square meters of yard where he could grow some vegetables...

    Star Cloud Bay.

    Yang Hao received the express delivery sent by the System.

    He put on the Richard Mille watch worth thirty million and looked at himself in the mirror over and over; it really had quite the impact.

    While he was admiring the watch worth thirty million, Sun Xinyi sent him a message on Weixun. Yibao, who had previously been reluctant to spend on him, finally matched her house and car to his requirements under Yang Hao''s orders.

    The house and the car were chosen with the help of Xu Yali; the house was a 330 square meterrge, t at Lanjiang Bay, and the car was a BMW X6.

    Rtively speaking, it was rather low-key, and now Yibao was inviting him over to celebrate moving into her new house.

    However, when Yang Hao saw the address of the house sent by Sun Xinyi, he suddenly realized that Meng Yuyu had bought a house in the third phase of Lanjiang Bay, which was also the 330 square meteryout.

    Meng Yuyu''s property was in Building 7, while Sun Xinyi''s was in Building 8.

    That meant his NPC No. 2 and NPC No. 3 had unexpectedly be neighbors!

    Previously, Yang Hao had nned to have the NPCs live in neighboring yet different residentialplexes, which would make it easier for him to take care of them. He didn''t want them living in the sameplex.

    However, this was an unforeseen development!

    Yibao must have chosen the rtively cheaper Lanjiang Bay Phase 3 to save money, inadvertently bing neighbors with Meng Yuyu.

    Well, since they knew of each other''s existence, running into one another wouldn''t be a problem.

    In fact, this would actually make it easier for Yang Hao to manage. Currently, neither Yibao nor Meng Chacha were a match for him; this was a perfect setup for a staged y.

    When the time was right, perhaps he could even arrange for them to y a game ofndlord together.

    Yang Hao felt that, as andlord, he had more than enough to bully the two peasants!

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    Ding!

    Just as Yang Hao was about to reply to Sun Xinyi''s WeChat message, Meng Yuyu sent another one: "Hubby, I''ve moved several days ago, when are youing to see me?"

    (Beautiful photo.jpg.)

    Today, Meng Chacha changed her style, sending several beautiful pictures of herself cosying a cute bunny.

    Yang Hao flipped through them, finding that aside from the first one, the rest needed to be pixted...

    Yeah, not bad this style.

    Yang Hao silently assessed in his mind while also formting his own n: First, go admire Water Magic at Yibao''s, then go tea-tasting at Meng Yuyu''s.

    Another fulfilling night.

    Ding!

    Yang Hao had just finished nning when he received another WeChat message.

    It was from the beautiful housewife, Wang Xueru: "Yang, it''s been a long time since you''ve fixed the range hood..."

    Err, another one.

    Yang Hao raised an eyebrow, NPCs number 1, 2, 3 were moving collectivelyˇŞlooks like it''s the Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu''s rhythm!

    But on second thought, it made sense. He had spent more time with Guan Mengmeng these past days, plus he had casually defeated the little wild monster Natasha, neglecting the housewife Xueru and Meng Chacha.

    The weekend is here, how about a Kidney-Strengthening Potion?

    Yeah, that works.

    Yang Hao quickly reached an agreement with himself; he had already umted four bottles of Kidney-Strengthening Potion. The thing was so powerful that after using it the first time, he hadn''t used it again.

    But the situation was different now. He had an Indestructible Kidney and four NPCs, one Blue Buff, and one little wild monster.

    A little Kidney-Strengthening Potion, merely 24 hours.

    Easy to handle!

    Having made up his mind, Yang Hao downed a bottle of Kidney-Strengthening Potion and then sent WeChat messages to the NPCs.

    He scheduled tonight''s appointments in the order of NPC no. 3, no. 2, and no. 1.

    After sending the messages, Yang Hao informed his live-in nanny, before driving away from home.

    "Xixi, your dad won''t being home tonight again~"

    After Yang Hao, the master of the house, left, Jiang Yuqi held Xixi and said with a somewhat sorrowful tone.

    She could probably guess that Yang Hao must have gone out to apany his girlfriend, so the little nanny felt a bit sour in her heart.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, do you also not want Daddy to go out?"

    Xixi blinked her big eyes and asked.

    "Eh?"

    Jiang Yuqi was actually taken aback by the question and after hesitating she said, "But it''s his freedom to go out."

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    "Daddy is going to see Aunt Xinyi, right!"

    "Because Aunt Xinyi is Daddy''s girlfriend."

    Xixi analyzed earnestly.

    "Probably..."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded her head; she wasn''t sure if her phndering employer was indeed going to see Sun Xinyi.

    Little Xixi only knew about one of Daddy''s girlfriends, but Jiang Yuqi was aware that it wasn''t just Sun Xinyi that Yang Hao was involved with on the outside.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, if you became Daddy''s girlfriend too..."

    ```

    "He won''t be going out so much anymore because he can stay at home and be with his girlfriend," Xixi added at this point.

    "Uh..."

    Jiang Yuqi frowned slightly, then gently pinched the chubby cheeks of the little girl: "Xixi, do you think your daddy can have lots of girlfriends?"

    "Not a lot, just three is fine."

    "Aunt Xinyi, Mrs. Qiqi, and my little aunt."

    Xixi had actually said something simr to Jiang Yuqi before.

    The little girl''s logic was that if Daddy had three girlfriends, she would have three moms, which she thought was quite awesome.

    "You greedy little thing!"

    Jiang Yuqi pinched the chubby cheeks of the little girl again: "Let''s go, it''s time to wash up."

    "Mrs. Qiqi, can I call you Qiqi Mom at home in the future?"

    Xixi, hugging Jiang Yuqi''s neck, suddenly asked very seriously.

    "Ah?"

    Jiang Yuqi was taken aback by the question, she tapped lightly on Xixi''s little head: "What on earth is stuffed in that little brain of yours!"

    "How can you have so many bizarre ideas."

    Xixi pouted with a pitiful look and said, "They all say that kids without mothers are very pitiful..."

    "I don''t want to be a pitiful child."

    This reason caught Jiang Yuqi off guard, as she herself was a child without a father and could particrly understand the psychology of children from single-parent families.

    "Then we can only call it that when we are together just the two of us."

    Jiang Yuqi touched the little girl''s forehead and said.

    "Okay!"

    "Qiqi Mom~"

    Xixi immediately called out in a sweet, milky voice.

    "Uh."

    "I''m here."

    Suddenly promoted to mother, Jiang Yuqi was still a bit ufortable, but she responded anyway.

    A radiant smile appeared on Xixi''s little face.

    At the same time.

    Xixi''s biological mother, Li Manshu, was at her sister''s house on Binjiang Left Bank.

    "Manni, tomorrow is the weekend, how about we take Xixi to the amusement park for a day?"

    Li Manshu hadn''t given up on mending her rtionship with Yang Hao; although she knew that remarriage was impossible, she could settle for less, like in some TV shows, where the ex-wife bes a lover.

    The first step in her n was to mend her rtionship with her daughter, asst time they met, Xixi ignored her.

    "Sis, I have to work overtime tomorrow; I''ve been really busytely."

    Li Manni shook her head gently.

    "And the day after?"

    "There''s always time the day after, right?" Li Manshu was not giving up.

    "I do have a day off the day after tomorrow, but Xixi has painting and piano lessons, and my brother-inw might not agree. You need to discuss this kind of thing with my brother-inw."

    Li Manni had an expression of helplessness, aware of her sister''s little scheme, and as a sister, she genuinely disapproved of such behavior.

    Before Yang Hao became sessful, she never saw her sister care much for Xixi; now, she suddenly started showing concern.

    ```

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    ```

    This kind of purposeful concern is really uneptable.

    "I have the right to visit Xixi, and your brother-inw admits that."

    "Then you shouldmunicate with him."

    Li Manshu was left speechless; she could now contact Yang Hao, but she had to go through Meng Yuyu.

    Saying that he would ry everything through Meng Yuyu, Yang Hao''s move was like a blow to the heart, constantly reminding Li Manshu that a young girl like Meng Yuyu was now just his kept mistress.

    And Li Manshu''s status was not at allparable to Meng Yuyu''s; her little tricks were easily neutralized by Meng Chacha, often leaving Li Manshu speechless.

    "Let''s not talk about Xixi right now, I want to move in with you. That way, we sisters can look after each other, and besides, it''s too quiet for such a big house to be inhabited only by you and Xu Wenqian..."

    Li Manshu revealed her second motive foring.

    "Sis, I really can''t make that decision myself, you''ll have to ask the brother-inw since he''s the one who paid for the house."

    Li Manni couldn''t directly reject her sister, so she had to pass the buck to her brother-inw.

    "It''s true he paid for the house, but it''s yours now, so of course, you can decide."

    "Manni, I am your actual sister, can you bear to see me living in a tiny apartment of a few dozen square meters?" Li Manshu took her sister''s hand, ying the emotional card again.

    Li Manni felt somewhat speechless; she now understood her mother''s concerns precisely.

    Initially, for the sake of the mission, Yang Hao had bought the house in his mother-inw Kang Huizhi''s name, who, worried that her eldest daughter Li Manshu might covet the house, told her the house was bought by Yang Hao for Li Manni, to deter Li Manshu from getting any ideas.

    Yet, even so, Li Manshu still harbored thoughts of moving into the mansion. Read new chapters at m_v-l''e|-NovelBin

    "Sis, I don''t mind if you move in, but you really have to ask the brother-inw about this."

    "How about I call him right now?"

    Not knowing how to refuse, Li Manni could only resort to using her brother-inw as a shield.

    "Alright, then call him."

    Li Manshu hesitated but decided to let her sister try.

    What if her ex-husband Yang Hao agreed?

    So Li Manni dialed Yang Hao''s number right in front of her sister.

    "Manni, what''s the matter?"

    The call connected swiftly, and that alone made Li Manshu envious because she couldn''t even get through to Yang Hao now.

    "Brother-inw, here''s the thing."

    "My sister wants to move in with me, and since you bought the house, we need to ask for your opinion."

    Li Manni got straight to the point.

    "Doesn''t she have her own house?"

    "Why would she want to live with you!"

    Yang Hao''s tone suddenly turned icy, and although Li Manshu couldn''t see him, she could imagine his face wasn''t looking good.

    "Sis, you tell him." Li Manni simply handed the phone to her sister Li Manshu.

    "Uh, I..."

    Li Manshu was suddenly at a loss; she had a sense of superiority over Yang Hao immediately after the divorce.

    Now that sense of superiority was long gone, reced by a feeling of lowliness.

    "I wanted to keep Mannipany."

    "And help her with some housework."

    Li Manshu found a couple of reasons.

    "Manni has Wenqian forpany, and a part-time maid does the housework, plus mom, dad, and I asionally stay over; there really isn''t room."

    "Let''s leave it at that!"

    Yang Hao brushed it off casually, then hung up the phone.

    "You..."

    Li Manshu, frustrated, bit her lip; she wanted to retort, but all she heard from the receiver was a busy tone.

    Elsewhere.

    Yang Hao had just driven into the underground parking lot of Lanjiang Bay, and Meng Yuyu''s apartment came with two parking spots, with Yang Hao''s license te already entered into the property system, so it was very convenient for Yang Hao toe in and out of theplex.

    After he parked the car, he went to building number 8 where Sun Xinyi lived and took the elevator to the 23rd floor.

    Getting close, he had already sent a message to Sun Xinyi, and by now Yibao was already waiting at the door.

    "Yang."

    Sun Xinyi greeted him with a smile and handed him a pair of brand-new men''s slippers.

    "Who else is here?"

    As Yang Hao changed into the slippers, he asked.

    "Li and Yingying."

    "They''re still busy in the kitchen, preparing a feast."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly," A housewarming is a happy asion, you could have invited more friends."

    "Maybe another time."

    Sun Xinyi wasn''t the type to show off about moving into a multimillion-dor mansion like Lanjiang Bay.

    "Boss, hello!"

    "Yang, hello~"

    Following Sun Xinyi into the house, Xu Yali and Zhao Yingying greeted Yang Hao with beaming smiles.

    "I heard you''ve prepared a feast, thank you for the hard work."

    "It wasn''t hard at all!"

    "Yep, happy to serve the boss!"

    Both expressed theirmitment.

    To Yang Hao, the CEO, they represented two attitudes: one was aspiring but unattained, the other was overly eager to please.

    The four sat down at the dining table and ate the sumptuous housewarming banquet.

    To celebrate, they even opened a bottle of red wine.

    "Boss, Xinyi said she''s a bit scared to live here alone. Do you mind if I stay with her?"

    "Of course, I won''t disturb you and Xinyi. I''ve always been a bit hard of hearing, especially at night, I''m practically deaf."

    After finishing the bottle of red wine, with her cheeks blushing, Xu Yali said.

    Ever since she had apanied Sun Xinyi to view the house, she had fancied the idea of moving in with her best friend, but this required the approval of Yang Hao, since he was the one who had bought the house.

    "You don''t need to ask me about this, as long as Xinyi agrees, that''s fine."

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    Yang Hao certainly didn''t mind Xu Yali living here, as the major secretary was not only capable at her job but also quite attractive in terms of looks and figure, an NPC candidate indeed.

    However, for the moment Yang Hao still needed her to work hard for him, so he wasn''t nning to change the nature of their rtionship, but it didn''t hurt to keep her in the pond and asionally throw her a bone.

    Seeing Yang Hao had no objections, Xu Yali was immediately overjoyed, "Xinyi, do you agree?"

    In reality, she had already discussed the matter privately with Sun Xinyi, who naturally had no objections. Living alone in such a big house was truly lonely, and having a good friend forpany was undoubtedly the best.

    "I, of course, wee Li."

    Sun Xinyi smiled and nodded her head.

    "I knew Xinyi was the best."

    "Mua~!"

    Xu Yali exaggeratedly blew a kiss and then took the initiative to pour herself another ss of wine.

    Seeing this, Zhao Yingying was also moved. She, of course, wanted to move in too, but she was a bit too shy to speak up.

    Her rtionship with Sun Xinyi was that of roommates, unlike Xu Yali and Sun Xinyi, who had known each other since childhood and were truly best friends.

    While Zhao Yingying was debating whether to seize the opportunity and speak up, Yang Hao suddenly called her name, "Yingying, have you considered changing jobs?"

    "Huh?"

    "Changing jobs?"

    Zhao Yingying was first taken aback, then her face lit up with anticipation, "Yang, do you have a job to rmend?"

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded, "I''ve acquired a club and am currently short of staff."

    Miss Color had discussed the affairs of the Haojue Club with Yang Hao in the afternoon, saying that they needed to rece some of the staff. First, to rece Zhang Dan''s people, and second, to get rid of some of the old staff to recruit new people to make the operations team more dynamic.

    Yang Hao agreed with Miss Color''s approach and thought of arranging for some of his own people to be there. It wasn''t about surveince, but after all, it was a business worth nearly two hundred million, and he needed someone to keep an eye on things. If there were any changes, his people could step in.

    So far, he had only arranged for "little brother-inw" Jiang Xiaohai''s girlfriend, Zhang Dan, to work as a cashier, which was far from enough, and Zhao Yingying was a good candidate. She came from a sales background and was currently the manager of a Lanc?me counter, with sufficient experience and capability in sales.

    "Of course, I''d be willing to work for Yang."

    Zhao Yingying readily agreed, knowing that working for such a generous tycoon boss was naturally more promising than continuing as a cosmetics counter assistant.

    "Then it''s settled."

    Yang Hao nodded and then nced over Xu Yali and Zhao Yingying, saying, "You''ve had quite a bit of drink, you must be tired by now, best to rest early."

    "Yeah, I''ve been sleepy for a while!"

    Xu Yali sensibly yawned. When the boss says he''s sleepy, you must be sleepy, of course!

    Her yawn wasn''t just a yawn; it was an expression of social grace.

    "Actually, I''m just holding on myself," Zhao Yingying quickly echoed, and then both women exchanged a nce and left the scene.

    Watching the two women leave, with the potion''s effects kicking in, Yang Hao smiled in satisfaction and praised inwardly: Hmm, all good employees!

    "Yang, shall we go to the bedroom..."

    Feeling the intensity of Yang Hao''s gaze, Sun Xinyi shyly suggested.

    "To the bathroom."

    Yang Hao nned to take a shower first, and the bathroom was actually more suitable for Yibao to perform Water Magic, otherwise, they would have to change the sheets.

    "Yes, I''ll do as Yang says."

    Sun Xinyi obediently nodded.

    Then, the two entered the master bedroom''s bathroom together.

    After a while, the sound of magic incantations began drifting from the bathroom...

    Temporarily ced in the guest bedroom, Zhao Yingying had no inclination to sleep, one reason being the anticipation for the new job Yang Hao had arranged for her, which left her excited.

    Moreover, she was paying attention to any noisesing from the main bedroom.

    Although she couldn''t have Yang Hao for herself just yet, she could indulge in vivid fantasies with the help of her imagination.

    She had recently purchased quite a few toys for self-entertainment online, and every time she used them, she fantasized about that wealthy Yang.

    Today''s circumstances were evidently even more thrilling, so she deliberately left the door to the guest bedroom a few centimeters open, specifically to enhance her experience with the help of those sounds...

    Thus, as Yibao, the intermediate Water System Mage, cast her spells, Zhao Yingying was also exploring the true essence of Water Magic. Unfortunately, her innate constitution wasn''t quite up to par. Her journey was fraught with difficulty and her spellcasting skills were nowhere near as smooth as Yibao''s!

 Chapter 221: 203, would you like to experience double happiness (requesting monthly pass)

    Building 7 next door.

    Meng Yuyu''s apartment was on the 22nd floor, which had a view almost as good as the one from Sun Xinyi''s 23rd-floor apartment.

    At the moment, Meng Chacha was trying on QQ Battle Robes she bought online one after another.

    Lately, little bitch had been wholeheartedly managing Yang Hao''s Kuaiyin ount and diligently practicing a technique called "How to Capture a Man''s Heart."

    Of course, this so-called technique wasn''t a book but an all-epassing collection of various pieces of information, like how to provide effective emotional value and how to showcase one''s own value.

    In short, if you want a man to be unable to leave you, then you must be valuable, in terms of emotional value as well as your own individual value.

    For instance, being able to manage a Kuaiyin ount well is also a reflection of value.

    But in Meng Yuyu''s view, this was far from enough. She had to give more than any other woman, what others could give, she could give, and what others couldn''t give, she could still give, only then could she be irreceable.

    After all, young and wealthy men like him, generous and with a handsome appearance, were truly rare; moreover, she felt that her own man had a good character, too, except for the slightlyrger number of women around him, he was almost wless.

    Such a nearly perfect partner was, of course, someone Meng Yuyu wanted to hold on to. She even consciously adjusted her daily routine recently, so that she maintained a good physical state, increasing her chances of getting pregnant.

    At this time, Yu Lili, her stic bestie, was acting as an advisor: "Mm, this one is good; it''s traditional but with a hint of seduction, and it''s also more convenient... "

    Meng Yuyu was trying on a cheongsam, but this cheongsam was much shorter than the serious kind, quite revealing and indeed very convenient.

    One could only say that the manufacturers of QQ Battle Robes were quite creative, as they could make a simple cheongsam into all kinds of styles.

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    "Mm, then I''ll wear this one first."

    Meng Yuyu was quite satisfied with the cheongsam as well; it showcased her strengths.

    "Charming."

    "I could die from the charm."

    Yu Lili praised her, chuckling. She was relying on this stic bestie for her livelihood now, so she was quite clear about her own position, and usually, she was quietly providing her value to Meng Yuyu.

    However, her praise at this moment wasn''t just ttering, but from the heart, as Meng Yuyu had a good figure to begin with, and wearing these types of QQ Battle Robes indeed easily stirred desire.

    "Yang is mostly good, just too many little vixens out there."

    "He''s been spending less time with me recently..."

    Meng Chacha chose her Battle Robe and sat down beside her bestie with a light sigh.

    "That can''t be helped, all the young girls like Yang''s type," Yu Lili said, shaking her head slightly.

    "Lili, so do you like Yang''s type too?"

    Meng Yuyu suddenly asked.

    "Uh, me?"

    The unexpected question left Yu Lili somewhat taken aback. Of course, she also liked Yang Hao''s type, but the issue was he wasn''t into her.

    "Yuyu, if I said I didn''t like him, that''d be a lie."

    "Who wouldn''t want a man like Yang!"

    "But Yang doesn''t even give me a second nce, I''m well aware of that..." Yu Lili spoke the truth.

    "If you don''t mind, you could help me."

    Meng Yuyu didn''t beat around the bush and directly stated her idea.

    "What?"

    "Me, help you??" Yu Lili was confused; she didn''t quite understand what her stic bestie was getting at.

    "Two people are always more attractive than one."

    "I can give what others can''t!"

    As Meng Yuyu said this, there was a certain decisiveness on her face; Yang Hao had visibly reduced the frequency of his visits to her, which filled her with a deep sense of crisis.

    Improving herself was just one aspect; what really attracted men was often novelty.

    Double the pleasure, isn''t it delightful?

    These days, Meng Chacha often researched short videos, many of which featured threesomes with a happy male lead.

    She believed her own Yang would surely like it.

    And since Yu Lili was inferior to her in many ways, she wasn''t worried aboutpeting for favor; she merely considered the other party as a tool to set the mood and add fun.

    Like in those videos, she could help by giving a little push, a gentle suck, or something like that...

    Moreover, Yang''s physical fitness was much stronger than the male leads in those videos. She alone couldn''t handle it, but an additional person could help share the firing line.

    After all, Meng Chacha''s main aim was to keep Yang content.

    Yang Hao was unaware of little bitch''s thoughts, or else he would certainly have to praise her properly:e, look, this is the green tea you talk about!

    But hey, I''m willing to spend the money.

    Not like some women who can''t even understand their position, wanting money, care, exclusivity, affection...

    You don''t even consider what you''re providing the other person.

    The simp economy has copsed!

    Still living in a dream world.

    For any rtionship tost, it must be a two-way street, meaning both parties need to offer some value to each other; when the value output is severely unequal, that rtionship is in jeopardy.

    We only live once, why on earth should I cater to you unconditionally?

    "Yuyu, are you being serious?"

    Stunned for quite a while, Yu Lili finally asked timidly.

    "Of course I''m serious."

    Meng Yuyu nodded, "You know there are so many little vixens out there; rather than letting Yang be seduced away by someone else, it''s better to let the meat spoil in our pot, us good sisters digesting it among ourselves."

    "However, we can''t rush this matter, you''re like a hidden card."

    "We also have to test Yang''s intentions;ter, you should wear a set of QQ pajamas too, and see what Yang''s reaction is."

    Upon hearing this, Yu Lili looked at her stic best friend again, seeing that the other party wasn''t joking or testing her, she then nodded, "Let''s give it a try then."

    Around nine o''clock, after enjoying the Water Magic, Yang Hao arrived at Meng Yuyu''s ce.

    He hadn''t seen little bitch for several days indeed, and actually, Yang Hao quite enjoyed spending time with Meng Chacha, as he felt most rxed with her. Meng Chacha was meticulous and caring, often understanding what Yang Hao wanted from just a nce.

    So sometimes, you''ll find that the woman who has been with a wealthy man the longest isn''t always the prettiest one because wealthy men are never short of beautiful women. What they care about more is how much emotional value you can provide, whether you''re sensible and obedient.

    And those particrly beautiful women, who are almost always the objects of adoration throughout their growth, tend to be very proud, often bing arrogant due to favoritism, losing perspective of their own position.

    However, as soon as Yang Hao entered the house, he was shocked by the scene in the living room.

    Because his little bitch and Yu Lili were both wearing QQ style qipaos.

    The two of them standing together were dazzling.

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    (AI faces are all the same, just take a look at the atmosphere)

    "Honey~"

    Meng Yuyu rushed up to him with a beaming smile, while Yu Lili took a nket and pretended to cover her legs.

    "What''s this about?"

    Yang Hao asked, wrapping his arms around Meng Chacha''s slim waist.

    "I bought some clothes and was trying them on with Lili, didn''t expect you to arrive just now..."

    "Honey, do you think my qipao looks good?"

    Meng Chacha said and even did a twirl in front of Yang Hao.

    "Hmm, it''s pretty."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile ˇŞ skins have their use after all, otherwise there wouldn''t be so many people spending money on them.

    A good-looking new skin really can give a fresh feeling, even with a buff added.

    But Yang Hao felt that Yu Lili dressing like this and appearing in the living room was definitely not an ident.

    If Meng Chacha knew he wasing over tonight, and if she didn''t want Yu Lili to be here, then she wouldn''t be here.

    And yet, here she was.

    This was clearly a premeditated surprise!

    At this thought, Yang Hao smiled and pinched Meng Chacha''s slim waist, thinking to himself: Is this a test of loyalty then?

    What kind of man could withstand this kind of temptation!

    The girlfriend''s sister, sister-inw, ssmate, best friend; these identities alle with a buff, right!

    Even the most serious man could easily be led astray by such a scene.

    s, it can only be said that when you''re wealthy, someone will always find ways to delight you!!

    "Honey, let me give you a tour of our new home~"

    Meng Chacha acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary, taking Yang Hao on a tour of her meticulously decorated house.

    Since the house had the sameyout as Sun Xinyi''s, there was nothing particrly new for Yang Hao structurally.

    However, the way Meng Yuyu''s master bedroom was arranged did catch Yang Hao''s eye. Instead of a traditional double bed, she had ced arge round bed, and there was a desk in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. The key was that the desk wasn''t cluttered with aputer and paper, rather, it was lined with a fuzzy nket... that was quite a detail...

    "Honey,e take a look at the bathroom."

    Meng Chacha then pulled Yang Hao into the bathroom, where a round double bathtub was installed.

    "Hmm, nice."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile, trusting little Chacha to think of everything for his convenience.

    "Honey, my dance training center is opening this Sunday, will youe have a look?"

    After showing Yang Hao around the house, Meng Chacha cuddled up to his neck and asked.

    "Hmm, I should be able to make it."

    Yang''s Hotpot Restaurant was opening tomorrow, which was Saturday, and Yang Hao was definitely going to visit.

    Meng Yuyu''s dance training center was opening the day after tomorrow, so there was no conflict.

    "Honey, take Xixi with you. If she likes to dance, I can teach her."

    Meng Chacha had always wanted to get along well with Xixi. Before, she hadn''t had much chance to interact, but it was quitemon for little girls to learn to dance, and she could be a teacher for Xixi.

    "That sounds good."

    Yang Hao nodded. Lately, Xixi had been taking dance sses at her kindergarten, and one of the characters he developed, the little wild thing, was among the dance teachers.

    But the dance lessons at kindergarten were for a whole ss together, iparable to one-on-one teaching with Meng Chacha.

    "Honey, that''s a promise then!"

    Seeing Yang Hao agreeing to take Xixi along, Meng Yuyu was naturally very happy, then the little Chacha leaned in close to Yang Hao''s ear and asked, "Honey, do you want to experience double the pleasure?"

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    Yang Hao felt something was off the moment he entered the room.

    He nced at Meng Chacha, who was wrapped around his neck, and feigned ignorance, "What is double the pleasure?"

    "I don''t quite understand!"

    "You''ll understand soon~"

    Meng Chacha giggled, her eyes flirting with a sultry blink, and then she began unbuttoning Yang Hao''s shirt.

    If her man was going to y the noble gentleman, she might as well y the role of the "little bitch" ordingly.

    An expert in rtionships once said, a smart woman should be as proper as she can be in public, but on the bed, she must be as fiery as possible!

    Never be a dead fish, and definitely don''t be a buzzkill.

    Otherwise, you''re just pushing your husband away.

    "Honey, you just lie back tonight," she said.

    "Let us take care of you..."

    Meng Chacha whispered, and with a snap, she turned off the lights in the room.

    She had already discussed with Yu Lili that turning off the lights would be the signal.

    Since both of them were first-timers in this kind of experience, having the room too bright would be a bit embarrassing.

    Yu Lili, who had been waiting for the signal and in an attempt to calm her nerves, poured herself a ss of red wine. Seeing that the master bedroom''s light went out, she entered the room on tiptoes...

    Yu Lili clearly had experience, and to please her wealthy patron, she also put in extra effort.

    Confucius says, when you walk with two others, they may serve as your teachers. Select the good qualities in them and follow them; when you see their bad qualities, correct them in yourself.

    Meng Chacha, who usually could only learn techniques from videos, had indeed picked up many skills from her best friend Yu Lili.

    It was quite a harvest!

    Ding!

    An intimate rtionship with Yu Lili is detected.

    Entering the intimate rtionship processing program...

    Name: Yu Lili

    Age: 26 years old

    Composite quality score: 74 points

    (Note 1: Intimate rtionship person loses 3 points for each additional romance, and this person has been in a romance 3 times)

    (Note 2: As theposite quality score of this intimate person is below 75 points, transformation into an NPC is unavable! Transformation into a buff is unavable!)

    (Note 3: Intimate rtionship persons with aposite quality score between 70~75 points have a certain chance to transform into monsters!)

    Ding!

    Yu Lili is detected as eligible for transformation into a monster.

    [Yes] [No] Transform?

    (Note 1: Defeating a monster may randomly drop Gold Coins and rewards)

    (Note 2: Monsters may also trigger quests with a certain probability!)

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    The System''s voice rang out again.

    Since it was the second time experiencing this situation, Yang Hao was quite calm.

    [Yes]!

    He made his choice quickly.

    Ding!

    Monster Yu Lili officially online!

    Reward: A special maintenance fund of ten million for the monster exclusivity.

    (Note: If a monster bes intimate with someone else, the monster status will be automatically revoked)

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for defeating a monster for the first time!

    Cash dropped: five million!

    Attribute Points *3!

    Following his choice, a series of notifications rang out for Yang Hao.

    He remembered thatst time he defeated Natasha, he received ten million in cash and 2 Attribute Points.

    This time, defeating Yu Lili resulted in five million in cash and 3 Attribute Points.

    If it had been before, Yang Hao would naturally have considered the five million more important; now, whether he had an extra five million or not was inconsequential to him.

    Attribute Points were instead more precious.

    Mainly because Yang Hao''s health value had now reached 97; adding 3 points would make it 100!

    He decisively added the 3 Attribute Points to his health!

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for reaching 100 health points!

    The host has acquired [Golden Saint Body]!

    (Note: The holder of the Golden Saint Body is impervious to all poisons and will be far from any sickness.)

    After the health value reached 100 points, a qualitative change urred.

    Yang Hao now possessed the "Golden Saint Body," an attribute making him impervious to all poisons!

    Awesome!

    From now on, I am a man blessed with a Saint Body too.

    Yang Hao was overjoyed.

    Yibao has the Spiritual Spring Saint Body.

    Meng has the Red Warm Saint Body.

    And I have the Golden Saint Body!

    If this were a trip to another world, I''d definitely achieve a great conquest.

    Snap!

    The lights in the room came back on.

    Meng Chachay smiling in Yang Hao''s arms, the third person no longer visible in the room.

    It was as if everything had just been a dream.

    "Husband, I just summoned a clone, you know," Meng Chacha said with augh.

    "Hmm, impressive!"

    Yang Hao gave a thumbs up, in silent understanding not to mention Yu Lili.

    That''s right, a clone.

    What third person?

    The noble gentleman is always faithful.

    It''s just that Meng Chacha has the skill to summon clones, that''s all.

    "Yuyu, you''ve been practicing with that Mercedes I had you borrow; you should be pretty good at it now, right?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Yeah, yeah."

    Meng Yuyu nodded, seemingly guessing what her man meant, and couldn''t help feeling overjoyed.

    "Then, is there any other car you like?" Yang Hao asked again.

    "Husband, I quite like the Maserati President," Meng Chacha revealed her favorite car model.

    "Alright, then let''s buy one," Yang Hao nodded slightly, directly transferring three million to Meng Chacha. Now, the top-end Maserati President would cost less than two million, and the rest of the money could be pocket money for Little Bitch and the clone.

    Meng Chacha, being so sensible, of course understood what Yang Hao meant.

    "Thank you, husband~"

    "Mua!!"

    Meng Yuyu was thrilled and kissed Yang Hao on the cheek, "Husband, are you leaving tonight?"

    "I''ll leave in a bit."

    "Come back tomorrow."

    Yang Hao had also promised Wang Xueru to go over there.

    So, he couldn''t stay here tonight.

    "Okay."

    Meng Chacha obediently nodded, "Husband, please be careful driving tonight!"

    Although Meng Yuyu really didn''t want Yang Hao to go, as a sensible woman, she couldn''t force him to stay.

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    At midnight, Yang Hao left Lanjiang Bay.

    Meng Chacha reluctantly escorted him to the elevator.

    When she returned, Yu Lili was already waiting in the living room.

    "Has Yang left?"

    "Yeah."

    Meng Yuyu nodded and then sat down beside Yu Lili with a grin, "Lili, Yang must be quite satisfied; he gave me some money to change cars, so I''m giving you the Mercedes I''ve been driving!"

    Meng Yuyu knew her man well; his generous nature wouldn''t leave his "alter ego" wanting.

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    But since he didn''t mention it directly, it was clearly her responsibility to handle it.

    So, the sensible Meng Chacha naturally took on the task of pacifying the alter ego.

    "Ah?"

    "The Mercedes is mine!"

    Yu Lili''s mouth fell open in shock, she had expected benefits, but not so soon, and certainly not a Mercedes.

    Meng Yuyu''s GLC had only been driven for a month; it was practically brand new.

    That was a car worth 500,000 yuan. Even with depreciation, it must be worth over 400,000 yuan!

    And now it was hers!

    "Lili, you know what Yang is like; he wouldn''t let you work for nothing, being so extravagant," Meng Yuyu continued.

    "But now that you''ve chosen this path, don''t go fishing for others, and stop contacting those male members from the shop!"

    Meng Yuyu spoke with a serious face.

    "Yuyu, don''t worry. I''d be a fool to bother with them anymore!" Yu Lili immediately expressed her stance.

    She was clear about her situation; without Meng Yuyu''s help, she would''ve never caught Yang Hao''s eye, so she was willing to be a dedicated alter ego.

    "Hmm."

    Meng Yuyu nodded, "I''m promoting you to assistant manager of the fitness center, with a sry increase to ten thousand. The dance training center opens on Sunday, and I''ll be less avable there, so you''ll take care of the gym affairs."

    Meng Yuyu increased Yu Lili''spensation, needing to keep Yang''s alter ego well-cared for.

    She understood her stic bestie, who had always been fishing, but with limited personal resources, she never caught a big fish, which kept her expectations in check, and the current offer was more than satisfactory.

    "Really!"

    "Yuyu, I love you to death!" Yu Lili eximed, giving her stic best friend a hug.

    "From now on, we''re one; we share glories together," Meng Yuyu said with added depth in her voice. "And our primary duty is to take good care of Yang..."

    "I understand."

    "We''ll learn together."

    Yu Lili nodded with a smile, content with her promotion from receptionist to assistant manager and with having a Mercedes to drive.

    And knowing Yang well, she might even get a t of her own in the future. She wasn''t demanding; an ordinary two- or three-bedroom apartment would suffice to settle in Jiangcheng for good.

    For Yu Lili, from a humble rural background, this was the ultimate dream.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao arrived at Wang Xueru''s ce.

    Her current residence was still a rental.

    A three-bedroom, two-bathroomyout, and at this hour, the beautiful young widow''s daughter, Nuonuo, and her sister, Wang Bingru, had already gone to sleep.

    The widow, Bingru, had changed into a rather chic outfit to greet him, simr to the tight sweaters she preferred but with its own unique ir.

    It was modest yet calcted, sparking imagination at a nce.

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    Having not seen the young widow for a few days, she was very forward, leading Yang Hao into the bedroom where she began to showcase her riding skills...

    Yes, tonight she was an excellent rider.

    Effortless and carefree.

    A sage moment.

    Yang Hao, holding Bingru, said, "Tomorrow I''ll transfer you twenty million; when you have time, go look for a house near Star Cloud Bay."

    "Renting isn''t a long-term solution, and it''s inconvenient."

    "By the way, did you buy the car I told you tost time?"

    "I did, the same model as yours, the Wenjie M9."

    Last week, Yang Hao had driven the Wenjie M9 with the beautiful widow to Binjiang Park, the time they were tracked by her ex-husband''s brother.

    At that time, Wang Xueru thought the Wenjie M9 Yang Hao was driving was quite nice, mainly due to the spacious back seats, convenient for anything, so she bought one too.

    "Yang, do we need such an expensive house?" she asked upon hearing the twenty million budget, shocked. She''d wanted to buy a house but nned on getting something around 140 square meters; Yang Hao was giving her a budget of twenty million.

    "It''s not expensive; we have to livefortably," Yang Hao yed with her hair while replying. "Besides, I will be staying there often."

    "Oh."

    Wang Xueru nodded slightly and then whispered, "Yang, can I bear a child for you?"

    "Of course, no marriage certificate needed."

    "I just want to have a child for you."

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao''s hand momentarily stopped ying with her hair; he remembered the beautiful widow mentioning this before.

    "Sure!"

    Yang Hao didn''t mind; after all, the more children, the better.

    He didn''t have a son to inherit his wealth yet.

    With his changed mindset as a wealthy man, it was indeed distressing to have no son to pass on his legacy.

    Moreover, Yibao had previously set a "have a child" task for him.

    With each child born came a childcare fund of a billion!

    For Yang Hao, more children indeed meant more blessings!

    Children were a blessing, and theck thereof was the only concern.

    Seeing Yang Hao agree, Wang Xueru was thrilled, her charming face broke into a radiant smile, and then she leaned close to Yang''s ear and said, "Yang, let''s do it the traditional way this time~"

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    ```

    It might have been the motivation to have children driving her.

    The usually resilient Mrs. Xueru was exceptionally spirited, and the couple only embraced and fell asleep as dawn broke.

    Morning.

    Feeling a bit hungry, Nuonuo first pushed on her mother''s bedroom door and found she couldn''t open it, then she went to her aunt Wang Bingru''s room.

    "Auntie, wake up~"

    Nuonuo could enter Wang Bingru''s room, but her aunt was still sleeping at this time.

    "Hmm~"

    "What time is it?"

    Wang Bingru opened her eyes in a daze, she hadn''t slept wellst night because the sounds from her sister''s room were too loud, and although she didn''t listen to the whole thing, it was almost as if she had,

    "It''s already eight-thirty, Mom is still sleeping."

    "Auntie, I''m so hungry~"

    Nuonuo said pitifully.

    "It''s already eight-thirty."

    Wang Bingru sat up from her bed, and Nuonuo, worried that her aunt would continue to sleep, directly pulled open the curtains, instantly brightening the room, and then Nuonuo saw that there were quite a few crumpled tissues scattered on the floor.

    "Auntie, do you have a cold?"

    "Are you getting a runny nose?" Nuonuo curiously asked.

    "Uh..."

    Wang Bingru''s pretty face turned crimson as she heard this question.

    She couldn''t help but mutter inwardly: Who could stand those kinds of sounds anyway!

    "A little bit."

    "What do you want to eat?"

    "Auntie will make it for you."

    Wang Bingru quickly changed the subject.

    "Auntie, I''m really hungry right now, can we order takeout?" Nuonuo asked.

    "If you''re really hungry, I''ll take you out to eat!"

    Wang Bingru thought about giving her sister and her boss some space.

    "Yay!"

    "I''ll go get dressed and then wake up Mom!"

    Nuonuo happily agreed and ran off.

    "Wait, don''t wake up your mom, we''ll bring something back for her."

    Wang Bingru quickly stopped Nuonuo from knocking on the door,

    "Oh, okay then."

    "Let Mom sleep a bit longer."

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    Nuonuo seriously analyzed the reasons behind her mom sleeping in.

    Meanwhile, Wang Bingru took the opportunity to tidy up her room while the little girl was getting dressed.

    As she cleaned, she couldn''t help but mumble to herself: How can the boss still be in such good shape at his age? Isn''t it said that men start going downhill after thirty?

    Although this assistant had no such experience, with the way information spreads nowadays, it didn''t prevent her from being knowledgeable in this area.

    Moreover, her roommate was in a rtionship, and they would even discuss such matters in the dormitory, so she had learnt quite a lot through exposure.

    In the master bedroom, actually, Yang Hao had heard the knocking.

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    He had the Kidney-Strengthening Potion, Vajra''s Indestructibility, and the Golden Sanctified Body to boost his energy, making him terrifyingly vigorous. After only a short sleep, he felt fully revitalized, even ready to do some morning exercises.

    After Wang Bingru left with Nuonuo, he also got out of bed and left.

    Because today was the grand opening day of Yang''s Hot Pot, and the opening ceremony was scheduled for 9:58 a.m.

    As the owner, he naturally had to attend.

    Wang Xueru, due to severe physical exhaustion, slept very deeply and Yang Hao''s departure didn''t wake the beautiful matron.

    By the time Yang Hao arrived at Star Cloud Commercial Street, it was already past nine. At this time, food establishments usually haven''t started serving customers, and many shops hadn''t even opened for the day.

    But Yang Hao was startled by the scene inside Yang''s Hot Pot.

    The entire first floor was packed to the brim, and several returning staff members were bustling about.

    Huh, why do these customers look so familiar?

    Isn''t that woman from the HR department of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?

    And that bald man too...

    Yang Hao casually nced over the customers dining on the first floor and then felt puzzled because it seemed like these were all people from the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    "Mr. Yang, good morning!"

    Just as Yang Hao was looking befuddled, Wei Zhengyi came over with a beaming smile from the direction of the restroom.

    "Wei, what''s all this about?"

    Seeing Wei Zhengyi, Yang Hao actually understood that these people were likely here to support the opening on his behalf, but he still had to ask.

    "I heard from Secretary Xu that Mr. Yang opened a hot pot restaurant, and it so happened that our HR department was nning a team building. So, we decided to have it at Mr. Yang''s hot pot restaurant," said Wei Zhengyi with a broad grin.

    "Xu Yali told you?"

    "Yes."

    Wei Zhengyi nodded: "Mr. Yang, don''t me Secretary Xu. It was by chance that I overheard her talking with Secretary Sun, and then I specifically asked Secretary Xu about it."

    "Alright, you''ve been thoughtful."

    Yang Hao patted Wei Zhengyi''s shoulder lightly.

    He had experienced the pleasant sensation of being ttered. When handling Li Manni''s regrization, Wei Zhengyi had already disyed his bootlicking skills.

    But Yang Hao had still underestimated Mr. Wei. If there were ranks for sycophancy, he could definitely be considered of champion-level.

    "Hao, you''ve arrived."

    Xu Meizhu, who had been busy in the kitchen a moment ago, walked over with a smiling face.

    Yang Hao nodded: "Right, is everything ready for the opening ceremony?"

    "All set. I''ve even organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony!" replied Xu Meizhu.

    "Great!"

    Yang Hao pointed to Wei Zhengyi beside him: "This is Vice President Wei of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Include him in the ribbon-cutting ceremony."

    "Okay!"

    Xu Meizhu nodded, yet she was somewhat surprised by Wei Zhengyi''s status. He had arrived with a group of people half an hour earlier, and she had not expected him to be the vice president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Hearing Yang Hao''s words, Wei Zhengyi looked ttered: "Mr. Yang, I don''t think I should be involved at my level."

    Yang Hao waved it off with a smile: "Wei, I wouldn''t like to hear that."

    "A vice president of the prestigious Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, what''scking in level?"

    "Okay then, I''ll follow Mr. Yang''s arrangement."

    Wei Zhengyi promptly nodded, although he didn''t understand why a significant president like him would open a small hot pot restaurant.

    But since it was a business owned by his leader, as a subordinate, he had to show support!

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    At the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

    Wei Zhengyi was all smiles as he posed for a photo with Yang Hao and posted an update on his social circle to help promote the event.

    To someone of Wei Zhengyi''s stature, attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a hot pot restaurant seemed somewhat beneath him; if it hadn''t been Yang Hao''s establishment, he would have never considered participating.

    And indeed, one of his close friends couldn''t resist teasing him over WeChat: "Wei, are you really scraping the barrel by showing up at a hot pot restaurant''s opening now?"

    Wei Zhengyi hit back without a hitch: "You know nothing, Jon Snow. This is our group president''s store!!"

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    And sure enough, with Wei Zhengyi bringing in a crowd, the hot pot restaurant''s poprity indeed soared. At first, it was just the HR department staff, but as lunchtime approached and themercial street became busier, people noticed the packed new hot pot restaurant and its grand opening deals, and soon there was a waiting line for tables.

    Perhaps this was the so-called "herd effect" in action.

    Wei Zhengyi, with his sharp eye, noticed the growing queue and promptly signaled for his group to leave, making room for new customers.

    Before leaving, Wei Zhengyi even purchased a membership card and topped it up with ten thousand yuan.

    At noon, Sun Xinyi and Xu Yali also came to support the event.

    The appearance of these two beauties immediately drew the eyes of many patrons, and some of the men even began to stir, thinking about adding them on WeChat or something simr.

    But they soon felt disheartened, as the even more attractive woman was seen linking arms affectionately with the owner shortly upon her arrival.

    Clearly, she was the hot pot restaurant owner''sdy, but to everyone''s relief, it seemed the other beauty was still unattached...

    "Yang, Shasha mentioned she would arrive in Jiangcheng this afternoon; did you know?" Xinyi asked as they found a spot to sit on the second floor. "Shasha" referred to Yang Hao''s sister-inw.

    Xinyi had told Yang Hao about his cousin and cousin''s wifeing to Jiangcheng on Monday.

    "Dapeng did send me a WeChat messagest night, but I had totally forgotten about it with all this busyness," he said.

    Yang Peng, his cousin, indeed sent a WeChat message to Yang Hao the night before, mentioning they would arrive in Jiangcheng today. However, Yang Hao was so upiedst night dealing with time management and waiting for the Kidney-Strengthening Potion''s effects to wear off that he hadpletely forgotten about it.

    "Yang, you must be very busy today. I can go pick them up," Xinyi offered.

    "Sure, just bring them directly to the hot pot restaurant for dinner. Let me know when you arrive."

    Yang Hao did indeed intend to pick up his cousin personally, but at the moment the potion''s effects were kicking in again, and he needed to deal with it.

    He sent a WeChat message to Natasha, a rather robust ''Foreign Monster,'' to inquire about her address and then left the hot pot restaurant to drive over.

    The foreigndy lived in Xinheng Apartment, which was located in a prime location. The ts were 40-to-50 square meter lofts with stylish interiors, making them highly popr among younger residents.

    However, these apartments were mercial water and electricity" usage, ssified for business purposes with a property right of forty years, which made them rtively cheap to buy and affordable to rent.

    This resulted in Xinheng Apartment housing arge group of "little online celebrities" who leveraged social media to promote and package themselves, subsequently engaging in nameless romances.

    Hence, Xinheng Apartment also earned the nickname "Exquisite Ancient City," with a joke that even delivery drivers had to leave behind four hundred yuan upon entering.

    Therefore, the environment here was not considered great and could fittingly be described as a massive flesh trade center.

    While waiting for the elevator, Yang Hao encountered a girl wearing a hip-wrapped skirt, heavy makeup, and a butterfly visible near her chest area, standing next to a somewhat balding middle-aged man. The two weren''t talking at all, and it was clear they weren''t familiar with each other.

    However, it was highly likely that after heading upstairs, the two strangers would be quite ''familiar'' with each other.

    This type of scenario was all toomon in this so-called Exquisite Ancient City.

    Ironically, Yang Hao was going to the same floor as the pair, and to the room right next to theirsˇŞthe woman and the balding middle-aged man entered room 1607.

    Natasha had provided Yang Hao with the address of room 1608.

    "Dear, I was just about toe down and pick you up!"

    When Yang Hao knocked on the door, Natasha had already put on her high heels and a light makeup, indeed looking like she was ready to head out.

    "It''s quite easy to find."

    Yang Hao entered the room, casually closing the door behind him.

    Natasha was about to take off her high heels, but Yang Hao stopped her, "Keep them on~"

    Yang Hao felt that at this moment, the attire of this ''Foreign Monster'' was quite attractive, with an exotic charm and a touch of worldly air.

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    Natasha chuckled, immediately understanding what this gold sponsor daddy meant.

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    One hourter.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for sessfully defeating the wild beast!

    Dropped cash prize of two hundred thousand yuan.

    One Study Card.

    Natasha still had traces of protein on the corners of her mouth.

    And Yang Hao, having finished the grind, had already received the rewards from the System.

    Feeling good, Yang Hao transferred another hundred thousand yuan to Natasha based on the previous bank transfer record, "Rent a nicer ce; the environment here is too poor!"

    After transferring the money, Yang Hao casually gave a reminder.

    Natasha''s agreement with this gold sponsor daddy was a hundred thousand yuan a month, and he had already transferred that amountst time. She didn''t expect him to send her another hundred thousand so soon.

    The excited foreign beauty pecked Yang Hao on the face, her fatigue swept away, "Dear, I think I can go another round!"

    Jiangcheng West Station.

    Yang Peng and his wife Tian Shasha came out of the exit together.

    The couple hade to Jiangcheng to attend Tian Shasha''s cousin''s wedding and to visit the elder brother Yang Hao and sister-inw Sun Xinyi.

    "Sister-inw!"

    Seeing the waiting Sun Xinyi, Tian Shasha waved with a smile.

    Since the full moon celebration, Tian Shasha had established contact with Sun Xinyi, her sister-inw, on Weixun and asionally chatted, bing quite familiar.

    Sun Xinyi also waved with a smile and when the two approached, she pointed to Xu Yali who came with her, "This is Li, also Yang''s secretary."

    "Nice to meet you, Li."

    Both of them had certainly noticed Xu Yali; they just didn''t expect this beautiful woman who was quite stunning to be their elder brother''s secretary.

    Yang Peng nced at the sister-inw whose beauty and figure could rival a celebrity''s, and then at the equally stunning secretary, and he couldn''t help but sigh internally: What kind of heavenly life is big brother living!!

    That''s right, besides a ten thousand yuan gift from the sister-inw at the full moon celebration, two "friends" of the big brother had also each given a ten thousand yuan gift.

    One was named Wang Xueru, the other Meng Yuyu.

    Yang Peng and Tian Shasha came to Jiangcheng this time also hoping to meet the two big brother friends who sent gifts of ten thousand without ever meeting them!

    Xinheng Apartment.

    Walking out of Natasha''s room, Yang Hao suddenly felt that the name "Exquisite Ancient City" was indeed quite apt; he, a person assisted by a "System," had a feeling of being at a loss, not to mention ordinary people.

    Of course, it was mainly because Natasha, that Combat Nationality "Foreign Monster" could really fight. In one afternoon, this monster blew up five hundred thousand "Gold Coins."

    Just savor that!

    That is damn hard-earned money!

    "Big Brother, can we add each other on Weixun?"

    Yang Hao was walking towards the elevator when the Butterfly tattooed girl he saw on his way up suddenly opened her door and chased after him from her room.

    "What''s up?"

    Yang Hao casually asked.

    "Big Brother, let''s be friends!"

    "Come hang out with me when you''re free; it''s on the house."

    The Butterfly girl from next door, who had listened all afternoon, was very eager to befriend Yang Hao. She had already sent off four clients that very afternoon, with each client spending no more than forty minutes in her room, including the time for bathing and both pre- and postbat preparations.

    The balding old man Yang Hao saw was in and out in less than fifteen minutes.

    Because she was in this line of work, her threshold for excitement had be increasingly high, making it difficult for her to find joy in it anymore.

    Although she appeared to be excited every time, in reality, she was just acting to wrap things up quickly.

    But it was Yang Hao who had given her a glimpse of hope. She, too, wanted to experience the joy that the foreign girl next door had.

    "Big Brother, I can even pay you if that works."

    Seeing that Yang Hao did not respond, the Butterfly girl spoke up again.

    Yang Haoughed. He really hadn''t expected that at 35, he could still make money with this.

    For a man, that could be considered the highest form of ttery!

    But clearly, the Butterfly girl was thinking too much.

    Would the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group earn money like that?

    Yang Hao originally intended to outright refuse, but seeing the Butterfly girl''s sincere look, he gave her Liu Zifeng''s phone number instead.

    His own brother was indeed not picky about his pleasures and had been quite the conqueror in the Foot Bath City!

    Whether there would be a one-day connection was up to the Butterfly girl and Brother Feng themselves.

    It was after five when he left the Exquisite Ancient City.

    Yang Hao drove back to the hot pot restaurant.

    The business there was still booming.

    He also met his cousin Yang Peng and his wife Tian Shasha in a private room upstairs.

    They had just arrived not long ago and not all the dishes had been served yet.

    "Big Brother, did you open this restaurant?"

    When Yang Peng and Tian Shasha arrived at the restaurant, they were personally received by Xu Meizhu, who had reserved the best private room for them, which was really impressive.

    Sun Xinyi had already mentioned that Yang Hao owned the restaurant, but upon seeing Big Brother, Yang Peng couldn''t help asking again.

    "Yeah, just getting back to the old business," Yang Hao nodded and then sat down next to Sun Xinyi.

    "The business is really good! I see that the tables outside are all full," Yang Peng remarked.

    "There must be an opening promotion," Yang Hao replied offhand. He wasn''t concerned about the hot pot restaurant''s business at all. Opening this ce was more about nostalgia and fulfilling tasks for the "System."

    "Didn''t you bring the kids?"

    Yang Peng shook his head: "No, the kids are too small and it''s troublesome to go out. Anyway, we''re going back tomorrow afternoon."

    "I was hoping you could stay and y in Jiangcheng for a few days."

    "I''d love to, but I still have to work!" Yang Peng sighed and thenmented earnestly, "You''re living the good life, Big Brother."

    "If you don''t want to stay in your hometown, you and Shasha coulde to Jiangcheng," Yang Hao suggested. "I can arrange jobs for you!"

    This wasn''t just politeness on Yang Hao''s partˇŞfighting alongside brothers and battling with father and son, after all! His uncle had always taken good care of him, and he trusted his cousin Yang Peng''s character. As his own businesses would keep growing, arranging a job for his cousin would be a breeze.

    "Big Brother, you''re not joking, are you?"

    Before Yang Peng could respond, his sister-inw Tian Shasha''s eyes lit up. She had always had a yearning for life in a big city.

    She was envious of her mother''s family living in Jiangcheng. After all, a big city like Jiangcheng was much more prosperous and lively than Yicheng, not to mention having superior public resources such as education and healthcare.

    But, the inws''work was all in Yicheng, and neither she nor her husband Yang Peng were particrly high-profile professionals. They had stable jobs in Yicheng and starting over in Jiangcheng would mean beginning from scratch.

    Now, however, things could be different, especially if Yang Hao, the CEO Big Brother, was willing to help.

    "We''re family. I don''t speak in roundabouts," Yang Hao said seriously. "If you want toe, work won''t be a problem. But this is a big decision, so consider it carefully."

    Yang Hao spoke earnestly.

    "Yeah, it does need careful thought."

    "But, thanks anyway, Big Brother!" Yang Peng said, picking up the cup in front of him, "Big Brother, this one''s on the houseˇŞcheers to you!"

    "And to sister-inw and Li, let''s do this together!"

    "Yeah, cheers!"

    Everyone raised their sses and then began to drink and swap stories.

 Chapter 227: 207, there are so many beautiful women in this big city! (Asking for monthly tickets)

    Meng Chacha danced very well.

    She must have practiced specially.

    And Yang Hao was not the stingy type; he gave her several hundred million on the spot!

    "Honey, howe you''re getting more and more amazing~"

    Without a clone today, Meng Chacha obviously couldn''t keep up. Despite it being the grand opening day of the dance training center, she, the owner, now only wanted to go home and get a good night''s sleep.

    Yang Hao smiled and patted the white stocking-wrapped thigh of little bitch: "Got things to do, I''m heading out."

    "Run the dance training center well, just tell me if you need money."

    "Mmm-hmm~"

    Meng Chacha nodded joyfully, now practically naked, so she didn''t see her man out.

    Because of the opening event, there were quite a few peopleing in for consultations on the first floor, and Jia Xiaoxia and the others were busy receiving them.

    However, seeing Yang Haoing down from upstairs alone, Jia Xiaoxia quickly dealt with the customers she was serving and headed over: "Yang, why did youe down by yourself, where''s Yuyu?"

    "She''s resting."

    Yang Hao replied indifferently, not avoiding the subject.

    "Er~"

    In fact, Jia Xiaoxia already had a guess, thinking that the two must have been doing what they should if they hadn''te down for so long.

    She just didn''t expect it to be for such a long time, and now that Yang Hao bluntly said that Meng Yuyu was resting, it also indirectly confirmed this "Yang''s" capabilities.

    "Yang is really awesome~"

    Jia Xiaoxia praised with a smile.

    Yang Hao nced at the female group member, noticing that her figure and looks were a bit inferior to Meng Yuyu''s, probably on par with Yu Lili''s, or maybe slightly better.

    He assessed that she could be transformed into a jungle creep or a buff!

    But Yang Hao didn''t want to waste his limited energy on women of this level, not even a little, so, he let nature take its course.

    Considering how sensible Meng Chacha was, there was a chance that one day this Teacher Jia might appear in the form of a clone...

    Qianyuan Hotel.

    This was an old five-star hotel.

    Today, two weddings were being held there simultaneously, one in the banquet hall on the first floor and the other in the banquet hall on the second floor.

    Guan Mengmeng was attending the wedding of her high school ssmate Meng Qian, in the first-floor banquet hall.

    She was the second person from Guan Mengmeng''s high school ss to get married. Combined with her poprity in school, the high school ssmates and their families who came to the wedding filled up three tables, and it pretty much turned into a high school reunion.

    Situations like this generally only happened for the first few ssmates who got married. As time went on, fewer and fewer people would attend high school ssmates'' weddings, and their contact would also gradually decrease, eventually losing touch, and even forgetting names.

    The lives of ordinary people are mostly like this, the so-called friendship among ssmates only really matters when everyone is still na?ve, and it''s already pretty good if two or three still keep in touchter on.

    Anyway, at Yang Hao''s age, he only had two or three high school ssmates he still interacted with on Weixun asionally.

    Of course, this does not count Yu Jiujui, who he recently turned into a Blue Buff, as they have been in contact quite frequently.

    And tomorrow is Monday, and he still has to go refresh the Blue Buff to ensure that the new week continues with the Blue Buff effect.

    "Mengmeng, how are you doing, did you get a boyfriend?"

    At that moment, the girl sitting to the right of Guan Mengmeng asked.

    Her name was Xia Ying, and she used to have a pretty good rtionship with Guan Mengmeng in high school, but they lost contact after she went to Capital City for university.

    "Mengmeng, is this seat taken?"

    Before Guan Mengmeng could reply to Xia Ying, a tall and thin man came over with a smile and then pointed to the empty seat to the left of Guan Mengmeng.

    "ss monitor, you''re still interested in our Mengmeng!"

    Seeing this, Xia Ying immediately teased with augh.

    This tall and thin boy was their high school ss president named Xu Xiaodong, who had been pursuing Guan Mengmeng since high school, but without sess.

    He attended Jiangcheng University, and supposedly he hadn''t given up even in university, though he never achieved his goal.

    It''s true that a lot of boys pursued Guan Mengmeng both in high school and university since a beauty is popr at any age, and a sweet and cute girl like Guan Mengmeng was especially the type most liked by boys during the student years.

    "As the saying goes, where there''s a will, there''s a way."

    "It doesn''t make sense to give up halfway!"

    Xu Xiaodong was not at all shy about admitting his feelings for Guan Mengmeng; he was even a little grateful for Xia Ying bringing it up.

    "Xu is still so devoted!"

    "I am moved. Mengmeng, give it some thought!"

    "Mengmeng, you might as well give him a chance~"

    The ssmates sitting at the same table started to egg them on, as everyone was idle since the feast hadn''t started yet.

    Especially since Xu Xiaodong''s family was quite well off, his father being a leader in the transportation bureau and his mother the deputy editor-in-chief of Jiangcheng Financial News. He studied in Hucheng and sessfully got a public service jobst year, now serving as a civil servant. With his parents making arrangements and paving the way, his future prospects naturally wouldn''t be poor.

    Seeing his ssmates being so cooperative, Xu Xiaodong''s face lit up with joy; he subconsciously rested his hand on the back of the chair next to Guan Mengmeng''s left hand, preparing to sit down.

    However, just then, Guan Mengmeng suddenly said, "Sorry, this seat is reserved for my boyfriend!"

    "Ah?"

    "You have a boyfriend now?"

    Xu Xiaodong''s expression stalled, and the ssmates who had been egging them on were also surprised.

    Because no one had heard about Guan Mengmeng already having a boyfriend.

    "Mengmeng, when did you get a boyfriend, and you''ve kept it so secret!"

    "You haven''t even posted anything in your Moments..." Xia Ying said curiously.

    "It''s been a while."

    Guan Mengmeng casually replied.

    "Mengmeng, that was too sudden."

    "Getting a boyfriend without even a heads-up."

    Xu Xiaodong, frustrated, shrugged his shoulder and then sulkily took his seat to the left of the one Guan Mengmeng had reserved.

    However, hisment did ruffle Guan Mengmeng, who was always known for her good temper. She immediately shot back, "Why should I give you a heads-up?"

    "Who are you, anyway? What does my having a boyfriend have to do with you!"

    Guan Mengmeng''s tone was rather sharp, and her ssmates, who had almost never seen her angry, were somewhat shocked; several of them stood there with their mouths agape.

    Xu Xiaodong was rendered speechless by the rebuke, unable to muster a rebuttal.

    The fact was just as it is; although he had been sporadically pursuing Guan Mengmeng for a long time, she had always clearly rejected him. Naturally, she was under no obligation to inform him of her new rtionship.

    "ss leader, I know you''re heartbroken, but getting a boyfriend is Mengmeng''s right, you know~"

    Xia Ying stepped in to smooth things over, then pointed at a girl named Bai Wenjing sitting to the left of Xu Xiaodong, "Wenjing is still single. ss leader, maybe you two could talk more."

    "Wenjing, what do you think of the ss leader?"

    "Uh, I..."

    True to her name, Bai Wenjing was a very quiet and introverted girl. Suddenly finding herself in the crossfire, she was bewildered and didn''t know how to respond.

    However, Xia Ying had sessfully diverted everyone''s attention with her move, and the atmosphere once again became lively.

    The groom''s family side.

    Tian Shasha was having a lively chat with a few rtives. Yang Peng had been married to Tian Shasha for just over a year and was not familiar with his wife''s rtives, making it hard for him to join the conversation, so he was listlessly looking around.

    By chance, he caught sight of a sweet-looking and cute girl whose beauty could rival that of Sister-inw Xinyi and "Qiqi Sister-inw."

    Jiangcheng really is a big cityˇŞso many beautiful women!

    Yang Peng silently marveled to himself.

    Meanwhile, his wife Tian Shasha unexpectedly clung to his arm, then said to a rtive with a beaming smile, "Second sister, Peng and I are staying at his elder brother''s ce. His elder brother is really impressive, with a huge business, and he even invited us to develop our careers in Jiangcheng!"

    It''s hard to avoidparisons among rtives, particrly when peers subtly or not-so-subtlypete with one another.

    The ones chatting with Tian Shasha were two women who looked rather simr; one was somewhat older, and the other was about the same age as Tian Shasha.

    These two women were Tian Shasha''s aunt''s daughters. The older one''s name was Yuan Lina, and the younger one was Yuan Lihua.

    Just now, Yuan Lihua had been asking Tian Shasha where she lived, with a hint ofint about why she hadn''t stayed at their ce, which seemed polite but was actually bragging about having settled down and bought property in Jiangcheng.

    "Dapeng, whichplex does your elder brother live in?"

    Seeing her cousin say so, Yuan Lihua immediately asked.

    "Complex?"

    "What''s it called again?"

    Yang Peng genuinely found himself stumped by the question. He had made a point of checking before leaving the house, yet still hadn''t quite remembered: "It''s called something Star..."

    "Star Cloud Bay."

    Tian Shasha took over the conversationˇŞshe had made a point of remembering the name of theplex, anticipating she might need to use it.

    "Right, Star Cloud Bay!"

    Yang Peng nodded his head and chuckled, "I really have such a bad memory; I specially took a look this morning!"

    When the couple mentioned the name of theplex, both Yuan Lihua and her husband, Zhuang Feng, who worked for a foreign enterprise, werepletely stunned.

    Simrly, the elder sister, Yuan Lina, and her husband who also lived in Jiangcheng, disyed shock on their faces.

    "Star Cloud Bay?"

    "Shasha, are you sure you stayed at Star Cloud Bayst night?" Yuan Lihua asked incredulously.

    Almost anyone living in Jiangcheng would know about Star Cloud Bay, not only for its luxury homes. Theplex had been in the spotlight thest few days because of Jiangcheng-born actress Xiao Yinqiu, who was embroiled in gossip. The paparazzi had snapped photos of her with her "sugar daddy" entering Star Cloud Bay, and there were news items suggesting she was being kept by that sugar daddy.

    With plenty of rted news coverage, the name of theplex had frequently appeared in the media, inadvertently boosting its fame as well.

    "Lihua, is there something special about that Star Cloud Bay?"

    Tian Shasha''s aunt, curious, asked her daughter. She and her spouse had made a special trip from their hometown to attend their nephew''s wedding, and they had spent the previous night at their daughter''s home.

    So, if Tian Shasha really had brought Yang Peng to stay with this second sister, the two-bedroom home they had wouldn''t have been enoughˇŞthey''d have needed someone to sleep in the living room.

    Among the rtives at this table, only Yuan Lihua and Yuan Lina lived in Jiangcheng. The others were from nearby cities, so they were also curious about theplex.

    Why did their expressions change so much upon hearing the name of aplex? It was too exaggerated!

    "Mom, theplex Shasha mentioned is a famous luxury housing estate in our Jiangcheng!"

    "The people living there are big businessmen and celebrities, and the cheapest house costs twenty million!"

    Yuan Lihua exined to everyone about Star Cloud Bay.

    Upon hearing this, the rtives from the neighboring cities all gasped in shock!

    The cheapest house costs twenty millionˇŞcertainly not something the average person could afford!

    Everyone''s gaze naturally fell on Tian Shasha. She had gotten marriedst year; her husband was from Yicheng, so nobody really considered her the rtive who married into a lesser ce important.

    But unexpectedly, she turned out to have such an impressive rtive!

    Feeling everyone''s gaze, Tian Shasha instinctively puffed out her chest with pride. Coming from an average background andpared to a few aunts and uncles, her family was slightly worse off.

    In such a situation, she was naturally often an overlooked presence, but this time she had be the center of attention.

    "Dapeng, what does your elder brother do?"

    "He must be super impressive to be living in Star Cloud Bay!"

    Brother-inw Zhuang Feng was somewhat incredulous of Tian Shasha''s im. How could this "poor rtive" from a small city have such an insanely powerful rtive? This just didn''t make any sense!

 Chapter 228: 208, how many girlfriends does big brother actually have (pleading for monthly tickets)

    Zhuang Feng was a local from Jiangcheng, and although he had heard that his brother-inw, Yang Peng, was living quitefortably in Yicheng, he looked down on him because he came from a small ce.

    Now hearing that this brother-inw from a small city actually had such an impressive elder brother, instinctively he didn''t want to believe it.

    It was as if the existence of a wealthy elder brother living in Star Cloud Bay who had a house in a big city was an attack on his status.

    "My elder brother has opened a very big hot pot restaurant."

    "It just opened yesterday..."

    Yang Peng probably guessed the thoughts of his second sister''s husband, so he deliberately mentioned a smaller business first.

    "A hot pot restaurant owner?"

    "Living in Star Cloud Bay??"

    Sure enough, Zhuang Feng sneered disdainfully, "Dapeng, don''t tell me your brother opened a Haido."

    Seeing the other party took the bait, Yang Peng smiled and shook his head, "That''s not it."

    At this moment, Yuan Lihua spoke up, "Dapeng, you must have remembered the name of the neighborhood wrong. Perhaps one can earn money by running a hot pot restaurant, but it''s hardly possible to afford living in Star Cloud Bay just by doing that."

    Zhuang Feng continued, "Baiyun Bay would be more likely."

    Tian Shasha nudged her husband gently with her elbow, knowing that Yang Peng was deliberately causing trouble. Nevertheless, she enjoyed watching this unfold. After all, her second sister and brother-inw always showed off their sense of superiority, which she internally resented.

    "Shasha, Dapeng, you rarelye to Jiangcheng, so it''s normal not to know. Star Cloud Bay is built along the river, with river-view apartments costing sixty to seventy thousand per square meter. Baiyun Bay is just an ordinary residential area with a more remote location."

    Zhuang Feng began to enlighten the two "poorer rtives" about the two districts.

    Other rtives present nodded along, all with expressions as if they were learning something new.

    "Brother-inw, I haven''t finished speaking yet."

    Seeing that the atmosphere was ripe, Yang Peng continued, "The hot pot restaurant is just one of my brother''s businesses; he is also the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "What?"

    "The president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group??"

    Zhuang Feng''s mouth opened and his face showed an expression of disbelief.

    Yuan Lihua was also shocked, her breathing bing somewhat rapid.

    The two residents of Jiangcheng certainly knew about the Jiangcheng Newspaper, especially since the recent "Flying Fish Suit" incident handled by [Jiangcheng Observation] on Kuaiyin, which held its ground against media with tens of millions of followers, receiving unanimous praise.

    Many people in Jiangcheng took pride in this, with evenizens from Jiangcheng in thement sections of relevant videos puffing up with pride.

    The battle had sent stocks of the Jiangcheng Newspaper skyrocketing for two days, increasing their market value by 20%!

    Such is the power of social media.

    And so, the somewhat neglected Jiangcheng Newspaper found itself in the spotlight once again for many people.

    Now Yang Peng saying that his elder brother was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group naturally caused a great shock.

    "Dapeng, your brother wouldn''t happen to be surnamed Wei, would he?"

    At this point, the usually silent elder sister''s husband, Feng Jian, suddenly asked.

    "How could that be!"

    Yang Peng shook his head emphatically, "Of course, my elder brother shares my surname, Yang. He''s my cousin!"

    "That''s not right!"

    "The wedding officiant for Ze''s wedding is the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, named Wei."

    "It''s said to be a distant cousin of our aunt''s husband; it was quite difficult to invite him."

    "He''s sitting at the main table right now!"

    As he spoke, Feng Jian pointed towards the main table that was closest to the stage, where apart from the parents of the bride and groom, were the people present with the highest social status.

    Right now, a man in a khaki casual suit surrounded by people was Wei Zhengyi.

    "Right, just now our aunt''s husband said that Ze''s wedding officiant is the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    "Dapeng, since you say your elder brother is the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, then you must know Mr. Wei!"

    Zhuang Feng also spoke up as if he found evidence of Yang Peng lying.

    "It''s normal for such a big group like Jiangcheng Newspaper to have several presidents!" Yang Peng frowned.

    "Dapeng, then you don''t understand."

    "A big group has only one president, though there can be many managers for different departments. Your brother might be a department manager," analyzed Zhuang Feng.

    Yang Peng couldn''t be certain when he heard this since he hadn''t asked in detail; after all, during dinner yesterday, that "Li" kept calling his elder brother Mr. Yang or boss.

    On the other side of the trapezoidal stage.

    "Mengmeng, howe your boyfriend hasn''t arrived yet, the ceremony is about to start," asked Xia Ying.

    She was quite curious about Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend.

    Actually, it wasn''t just her. Xu Xiaodong and the other ssmates present were all curious to see what kind of man the former ss beauty Guan Mengmeng had found.

    "He should be arriving soon."

    Guan Mengmeng had sent a WeXun message to Yang Hao five minutes ago; he was already on his way.

    "Mengmeng, is your boyfriend very busy with work?"

    "It''s the weekend, and he can''t even arrive early," Xu Xiaodong probed, eager to know who he had lost to.

    "Mengmeng, does your boyfriend work in the same field as you?" asked Xia Ying, also curious.

    "No, he doesn''t."

    Guan Mengmeng shook her head, her gaze fixed on the direction of the banquet hall entrance.

    Atst, that familiar figure appeared, and she quickly got up and waved.

    Seeing this, Xia Ying, Xu Xiaodong, and others also turned their gazes toward the entrance of the banquet hall.

    Dressed in keeping with his promise to Meng to attend the wedding, Yang Hao wore a formal Herm¨¨s light brown suit today, and his hair was carefully styled, making him look very dapper.

    "He''s quite tall!"

    "And pretty handsome..." whispered Xia Ying.

    Xu Xiaodong involuntarily frowned and shrank back slightly.

 Chapter 230: 209, Please help Mr. Yang to cut in line (Ask for a monthly pass)

    Xu Xiaodong had met Wei Zhengyi at a dinner party his father took him to. The man was the vice president in charge of human resources at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and wielded the power of life and death over countless people.

    Of course, this was only an internal matter of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, but Mr. Wei had extensive connections. He was well-mixed in the upper circles, as reaching the position of a group vice president was no simple feat.

    It was said that Mr. Wei was the marriage officiant today. Xu Xiaodong had just made a point of greeting him earlier. Because his father was a leader in the Transportation Bureau, using his father''s reputation gave him face with Wei Zhengyi, who politely exchanged a few words with him.

    Thus, upon hearing Yang Peng mention "that Mr. Wei," Xu Xiaodong, an "acquaintance" of the esteemed vice president, was displeased.

    Of course, his sudden outburst was also an attempt to showcase his powerful connections in front of Guan Mengmeng, and, incidentally, to suppress Yang Hao''s arrogance.

    The moment the other party started talking about media, catering, service industries, and such broadly defined terms, making it seem like they had a grand business, Xu Xiaodong felt extremely ufortable.

    After all, the girl he had pursued for many years had been snatched away and was now showing off in front of himˇŞ of course, he had to suppress it.

    Yang Peng, havinge from a small city, was unaware of the local dynamics. Combined with Xu Xiaodong''s overbearing appearance, he was truly intimidated and thought he had caused trouble for his elder brother.

    So he immediately apologized politely, "I''m sorry, I was abrupt."

    "You were quite abrupt indeed, what''s Mr. Wei''s status, huh?"

    "President of Jiangcheng Newspaper, with connections that reach the sky. With just a flick of his fingers, he could give you enough trouble tost a long time!"

    Seeing Yang Peng back down, Xu Xiaodong felt even more energetic, as if he had transformed into Mr. Wei''s spokesperson.

    "ss monitor, you seem to be quite familiar with Mr. Wei," Xia Ying asked curiously. She had studied in Capital City and after interning for a while felt that it didn''t suit her somewhatid-back nature. She had returned to Jiangcheng at the beginning of the month and was currently looking for work.

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was indeed hiring, and she was quite interested in working there. If she could get connected to Mr. Wei through Xu Xiaodong, getting the job would be a breeze.

    "It''s alright, I''ve had a few meals with him."

    "Just now, when I wasn''t here, I went over to chat with him."

    "He is a rtive of Meng Qian''s husband and is going to be the marriage officiantter!"

    Xu Xiaodong purposely raised his voice when he spoke, lest anyone miss the rtionship he had with Mr. Wei.

    After finishing, he looked over at Yang Hao smugly.

    He had assumed that his disy would have intimidated the other man, but the older man sitting beside him was all tranquility, even wearing a slight smile.

    It could have been his imagination, but there seemed to be a mocking tone to that smile!

    Mocking?

    Mock your sister!

    He then looked at Guan Mengmeng, hoping that the goddess would see him in a new light.

    However, she had aplicated look in her eyes, with a mixture of emotions, and Xu Xiaodong even detected a hint of pity.

    What''s with that look?

    Not receiving the response he wanted, Xu Xiaodong felt somewhat frustrated.

    "Mr. Yang!"

    "Mr. Yang, what are you doing here??"

    Just as Xu Xiaodong was wondering, a familiar voice suddenly rang out next to him.

    He turned instinctively and then quickly stood up from his seat: "Mr. Wei!"

    "Mr. Wei, what brings you here!"

    Xu Xiaodong greeted him with a tinge of ttered surprise.

    Upon hearing that the visitor was none other than Mr. Wei, Xia Ying also quickly stood up from her seat as a sign of politeness.

    Several other astute ssmates also got to their feet. For these young people who had just stepped out of school, Wei Zhengyi, the CEO of a major conglomerate, was definitely a figure beyond their reach.

    If they could make a good impression on him or even establish a favorable rapport, that would be more than desirable.

    To everyone''s surprise, Mr. Weipletely ignored Xu Xiaodong, who wore a ttering smile, and instead turned to Yang Hao with a sheepish grin, "Mr. Yang, it''s really you."

    "I thought I was mistaken. What a coincidence!"

    "Indeed, it''s a coincidence."

    Yang Hao nodded, then nced at Xu Xiaodong and said, "However, Mr. Wei, someone has been using your name, to ''wave the g and pull the tiger''s skin''!"

    "Eh?"

    "Who?"

    Wei Zhengyi nced over the attendees, recognizing Xu Xiaodong as someone vaguely familiarˇŞseemingly the son of a minor leader from the Jiangcheng Traffic Bureau.

    In reality, Wei Zhengyi hadn''t taken him seriously, having just casually humored him with a few words earlier.

    And now, seeing Wei Zhengyi''s deferential behavior toward Yang Hao, Xu Xiaodong waspletely dumbfounded.

    Although he had not been working long, he was, after all, experienced in bureaucratic circles and had a rtively strong ability to read people and situations.

    From Wei Zhengyi''s tone and attitude, as well as the way they were standing and sitting, it was clear that the Mr. Wei he looked up to was actually courting favor with Yang Hao.

    There was definitely a gap in status between the two men!

    Xia Ying and the others were not fools either; they could see the respect Wei Zhengyi had for Yang Hao, and naturally, they became even more curious about Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend''s identity.

    "Zhengyi, you''re here."

    "The ceremony starts in five minutes, head to the main table!"

    At that moment, the bridegroom''s father, Luan Guocheng, came over. He had gone to great lengths to invite this distant cousin to lend prestige to the event, and during the ceremony, he was nning to have him speak as the witness.

    "Third brother, not to criticize, but,"

    "Mr. Yang is here to grace Ze''s event, and yet you have me serving as the witness!"

    Wei Zhengyi addressed Luan Guocheng.

    "Ah?"

    "Which Mr. Yang?" Luan Guocheng appeared baffled; he hadn''t invited any Mr. Yang.

    Seeing that Luan Guocheng wasn''t pretending to be unaware, Wei Zhengyi quickly pointed to Yang Hao and introduced him, "This is the CEO of our Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, the leader I respect the most, Mr. Yang!"

    "Ah??"

    Luan Guocheng looked at Yang Hao, and was suddenly shocked, for he was well aware that this distant cousin was actually the Deputy CEO of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    But he had always omitted the "Deputy" when introducing him to others, as it seemed more prestigious.

    After all, to these ordinary folks, whether it was the CEO or Deputy CEO, both positions were impressively grand, and the difference did not matter much.

    However, he never dreamed that the CEO of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would also be present, and his cousin was showing such respect for him; this person was definitely a more influential figure than Wei Zhengyi.

    "CEO?"

    "Leader?"

    "Mengmeng''s boyfriend is actually the CEO of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    Xu Xiaodong, Xia Ying, and the others were all taken aback; they had never imagined that Guan Mengmeng''s boyfriend was the CEO of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

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    So understated!

    They couldn''t believe someone like him was sitting at their table.

    Now, Xu Xiaodong finally understood why there had been a mocking smile on the other''s face earlier.

    He was quite ridiculous, unting someone else''s subordinate to impress in front of them.

    They were already being very polite by not calling him out on it and pping his face on the spot!

    Right, and here he was, casually calling him "Old Yang".

    This EQ is literally going to the dogs!!

    At this moment, all Xu Xiaodong wanted was to find a hole to crawl into.

    "Mr. Wei, you go ahead with your work. I''m just apanying my girlfriend to a wedding."

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively at Wei Zhengyi.

    "Girlfriend?"

    "This must be your sister-inw, right?"

    When Wei Zhengyi walked over, he had noticed Guan Mengmeng because she was the most beautiful at the wedding venue.

    In Wei Zhengyi''s subconsciousparison with the "Five Golden Flowers" of the president''s office, the "sister-inw" before him was not inferior to Sun Xinyi and Wang Bingru, and even surpassed Cai Meichen and Xu Yali. The newly arrived Fan Linlin couldn''tpare at all.

    Mr. Yang indeed has a consistent taste!

    His aesthetic is always on point!

    With these thoughts in his mind, Wei Zhengyi''s face broke into a smile once again, "Mr. Yang, since you are here, you and the sister-inw should join the main table."

    "Right, right, to the main table!"

    Luan Guocheng, who worked in arge state-owned enterprise and understood social conventions very well, immediately echoed.

    This Mr. Yang was even more prestigious than his own cousin; he definitely deserved to be invited to the main table.

    "Forget it, no need to make a fuss."

    "It''s almost time for the ceremony, go on with your tasks!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand. To him, it didn''t matter where he sat.

    "Then I''ll sit at this table too."

    Wei Zhengyi immediately gave Xu Xiaodong a look, and Xu promptly vacated his seat for him, "Mr. Wei, you can sit here!"

    "This..."

    Now, Luan Guocheng found himself in a difficult position.

    The two most heavyweight guests had ended up at the bride''s ssmates'' table. How did this happen?

    "Alright, let''s go to the main table."

    "Don''t want to cause trouble for the host~"

    Yang Hao shook his head. He knew that with Wei Zhengyi''s sycophantic nature, he would definitely end up sitting with him.

    That would''ve indeed made Luan Guocheng, the host, feel very awkward.

    On this joyful asion, Yang Hao decided to y the role of the gracious adult and led Guan Mengmeng, along with Yang Peng, to the main table.

    "By the way, Mr. Wei, this is my cousin, Yang Peng."

    "He maye to develop his career in Jiangcheng in the future. Please take care of him then."

    After sitting down, Yang Hao introduced Yang Peng to Wei Zhengyi.

    "Certainly, certainly!"

    "After all, with Mr. Yang here, I''d just be helping out as a runner."

    Wei Zhengyi replied politely.

    Bride''s family seats.

    Zhuang Feng, Feng Jian, Yuan Lihua, and others were shocked to see Yang Peng being taken to the main table by Mr. Wei.

    "Dapeng is actually going to the main table!"

    "What''s going on??"

    "Mr. Wei is even being so courteous to Dapeng!"

    "Shasha, is that Dapeng''s older brother? He seems really familiar with Mr. Wei!"

    Ever since Yang Peng left their table, Yuan Lihua had been paying attention to the situation on the other side. Although they couldn''t hear what was being said across the tables due to the tform, Mr. Wei''s respectful demeanor said it all.

    Shocked as she was, she was starting to believe that Yang Peng''s older brother was an influential figure.

    "Yes, that''s Dapeng''s older brother."

    "We stayed at his housest night. It''s seven hundred square meters, as big as abyrinth..."

    Tian Shasha spoke with a sense of pride.

    "The 688-square-meter mansion at Star Cloud Bay??"

    Piecing together Tian Shasha''s earlier words, Zhuang Feng immediately guessed that Yang Hao lived in thergest house type in Star Cloud Bay. Stay connected with mvl

    "Should be."

    Yuan Lihua nodded, adding sentimentally, "Who would have thought Dapeng would have a billionaire cousin."

    "Shasha, with such great resources, it would be a breeze for you two if you want to develop in Jiangcheng."

    Yuan Lihua also spoke with envy.

    "Big brother said yesterday, as long as Dapeng and I are willing to develop in Jiangcheng, he will help arrange jobs for us!"

    Tian Shasha said with a beaming smile, finally feeling a sense of pride in front of her maternal rtives.

    On the other side.

    The ssmates'' table was in an uproar.

    "Mengmeng found a top CEO quietly!"

    "That''s the CEO of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, right? His worth must be several billion!"

    "Mengmeng will be a CEO''s wife then. I can hardly imagine what life will be like!!"

    "Monitor, you''repletely out of the running now. Your rival is a top CEO!!"

    The crowd buzzed with various discussions.

    As for Xu Xiaodong, at this time,petitive issues were thest thing on his mind. He was pondering whether to apologize or not, considering he hadn''t been very nice earlier.

    If the other party was the type to hold grudges over even small matters, given his status, all it would take is a word from him, and Xu Xiaodong''s life could be very difficult.

    At this moment, Xia Ying was actually feeling pretty good. She had made a good impression and hadn''t offended Mr. Yang, and with her decent rtionship with Guan Mengmeng, it was possible she might even get Mr. Yang to open some doors for her...

 Chapter 231: 210, I didnt expect you to be under me (asking for monthly votes)

    Main Table.

    Since Luan Guocheng was Yang Peng''s maternal uncle by marriage, Yang Hao also became his nephew by association.

    However, Wei Zhengyi was a distant cousin of Luan Guocheng.

    As a result, Yang Hao suddenly found himself a generation lower than Wei Zhengyi.

    Aftering to this conclusion, Wei Zhengyi felt quite uneasy and hurriedlyughed, "Let''s speak for ourselves."

    Luan Guocheng didn''t dare to assume too much either, and said smilingly, "Mr. Yang, let''s stick with rtion from Zhengyi''s side, my cousin. After all, we''re of the same generation."

    "Either works, it''s just a title."

    Yang Hao said unconcernedly, waving his hand.

    After exchanging a few pleasantries, Luan Guocheng handed the marriage certificate of his son and daughter-inw to Wei Zhengyi, "Zhengyi, we''ll rely on you in a moment."

    The so-called "witness of marriage" is basically to read out the marriage certificate and say a few words.

    But having a marriage witness of high status is always better, as it adds authority and honor to the host family.

    "Mr. Yang, you should be the one to witness the marriage!"

    Wei Zhengyi quickly turned to Yang Hao and suggested.

    If Yang Hao weren''t present, Wei Zhengyi acting as the marriage witness wouldn''t have been an issue, but now it was naturally better for Yang Hao to take on the role.

    Luan Guocheng shared the sentiment. Having the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was significantly more prestigious than a vice president like Wei Zhengyi. He immediately agreed with a beaming smile, "Yang, please take the trouble, much appreciated!"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly. It was no big deal to help out with something so simple, especially since a wedding was a joyous asion from which one could also absorb some of that happiness.

    The ceremony begins.

    A couple enters.

    There''s a saying online that''s quite true: at a wedding, the person who cares the most is actually only the bride!

    The majority of guests just hope the ceremony will end quickly and the feast will start.

    Understanding the mentality of the guests, Yang Hao, as the marriage witness, didn''t take up much time. He read the marriage certificate in a procedural manner, offered a few words of blessing, and then concluded his speech.

    Yet, his title of president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group did stir up some discussion among the guests.

    "The Luan family actually has such a powerful rtive!"

    "I''ve never heard Old Luan mention this before!"

    "Luan Ze''s got some serious connections, impressive!"

    "..."

    At this moment, the bridegroom Luan Ze and the bride Meng Qian were somewhat overwhelmed, simr to their guests. They hadn''t anticipated having such a formidable connection.

    They had been told that a vice president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group would act as their marriage witness, but the person who got on stage was the president himself, no "vice" in the title.

    Rtives'' Table on the Bride''s Side.

    People like Yuan Lihua and Zhuang Feng were thoroughly convinced. They had just been debating whether Yang Peng''s elder brother or Mr. Wei held a higher status.

    Now the answer was quite obvious. Yuan Lihua even took the seat left vacant by Yang Peng and whispered to Tian Shasha, "Shasha, with such an impressive elder brother inw, you really should consider developing your future in Jiangcheng!"

    "Such valuable resources can''t be bought with any amount of money!"

    Tian Shasha nodded slightly, "Dapeng and I are already discussing moving to Jiangcheng, but it''s a big decision that we need to talk over with his parents."

    "What''s there to discuss?"

    Yuan Lihua added, "Didn''t Mr. Yang arrange jobs for you? There''s no way it could go wrong."

    "Shasha, I might even seek your help in the future..."

    Yuan Lihua wasying the groundwork in advance, ensuring that if the need arose, she could turn to Mr. Yang through her brother-inw Yang Peng and cousin Shasha.

    Meanwhile, Tian Shasha felt the fickleness of human rtionships once again. Before Yang Hao, the president and elder brother, showed up, her cousin had always been unting her sense of superiority and had never said anything like this.

    The ceremony concludes.

    The wedding banquet officially starts, with the newlyweds beginning their table-to-table toasts.

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    The main table was naturally their first stop for toasting.

    However, when bride Meng Qian saw her high school ssmate Guan Mengmeng sitting at that table, she was somewhat baffled; after all, thetter was supposed to be seated at the ssmates'' table.

    It was during the toasting that she learned her high-status marriage witness was actually the boyfriend of her old ssmate.

    If it weren''t for Guan Mengmeng bringing him to the wedding, they wouldn''t have had such a prestigious marriage witness.

    While surprised, she also envied her old schoolmate.

    She was marrying an ordinary worker while her ssmate was dating a top CEO.

    Earlier, while changing in the dressing room, her husband Luan Ze had mentioned that Mr. Yang was worth several billions, a billionaire in the truest sense.

    After toasting, the couple took the initiative to take a group photo with Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng.

    What they didn''t know was that the value of this photo would skyrocket in the future.

    For now, they could boast that their marriage witness was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and they had a photo with him.

    In a few years, they might be able to say: our marriage witness is Hua Country''s richest man!

    After all, Yang Hao was a man blessed by the System. If the wealth from Monopoly could be transferred into reality, bing Hua Country''s richest man would be effortless, to say nothing of bing the richest man in the world.

    Yang Hao didn''t stay too long at the wedding banquet. After taking photos with the newlyweds, he left with Guan Mengmeng.

    Xu Xiaodong and Xia Ying, however, chased after them all the way to the hotel entrance.

    "Mr. Yang, I was too forward before. I''m truly sorry."

    "I''m sorry~"

    Xu Xiaodong, a man who knew how to navigate government systems, could bend and unbend as needed, apologizing while also bowing deeply to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao looked at this young man andughed, waving his hand dismissively, "Do you think I''m someone who holds grudges?"

    "Definitely not!" Xu Xiaodong quickly shook his head.

    "So, it was unnecessary!"

 Chapter 232: 210, I didnt expect you to be under me (asking for monthly tickets)_2

    ```

    Yang Hao didn''t really take Xu Xiaodong''s words to heart, to him the other party was at most someone who would call him "Yang."

    He found this address quite endearing actually!

    Of course, the main reason was the vast discrepancy between their statuses; there really was no need for Yang Hao to take offense at such an insignificant person.

    Seeing Yang Hao respond this way, Xu Xiaodong''s hanging heart was finally put at ease.

    If he really offended this big CEO, that would be a loss not worth the gains.

    The catching-up Xia Ying first exchanged some pleasantries with Guan Mengmeng, talking about scheduling a meal or something, but eventually she turned the conversation towards Yang Hao, "Yang, I graduated from the Cultural Management program at Capital Normal University, and I''ve been looking for a job recently."

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    "I saw that Jiangcheng Newspaper Group is hiring, and I''m wondering if my qualifications match?"

    Xia Ying''s original n was to talk to Guan Mengmeng about this matterter on.

    But after thinking it over, she felt it was better to talk to Yang Hao in person.

    After all, a face-to-face encounter always adds a personal touch!

    And faced with Xia Ying''s direct job application, Yang Haoughed and pointed to Wei Zhengyi, who also came out to see him off, "The Group''s HR is managed by Mr. Wei, so you should talk to him about this."

    Yang Hao wasn''t familiar with Xia Ying''s specific situation, so he simply passed the buck to Wei Zhengyi.

    "Thank you, Brother Yang."

    Xia Ying was somewhat cunning; Yang hadn''t said whether it was possible or not, but her thanks made it seem as though he had already agreed.

    "Mengmeng, that Xia Ying, are you familiar with her?"

    After getting into the car, Yang Hao nonchntly asked.

    "We were quite close in high school, but then she went to Capital City for university and our contact dwindled, we haven''t seen each other for a long time before today," Guan Mengmeng detailed their rtionship truthfully.

    "In that case, I''ll just let Wei handle it by the book."

    If Xia Ying had been a good friend of his daughter, Meng, Yang Hao wouldn''t mind giving a helping hand, but for an acquaintance, a job interview and the usual procedure would suffice.

    After dropping Guan Mengmeng off at her house, Yang Hao made a round at the recently opened hot pot restaurant. Thanks to the opening promotions and the weekend, the business was good, with an upancy rate of around eighty to ny percent.

    Because the business was booming, the manager Xu Meizhu was quite busy, so Yang Hao didn''t linger in the store and walked back to Star Cloud Bay.

    While waiting for the elevator, Yang Hao, breaking convention, encountered a neighbor.

    Since there were only eleven households in his building and more than half of them didn''t live there regrly, Yang Hao seldom ran into neighbors during his time living there.

    But today he did bump into one.

    The person was a tall woman, about the same height as Sun Xinyi, dressed in sportswear with a pale pink peaked cap on her head and her face concealed by a ck mask, giving off a mysterious air.

    Both entered the elevator together.

    Yang Hao pressed the button for the 28th floor.

    The fully-equipped woman nced at the number 28, then subconsciously looked at Yang Hao before pressing 27.

    Turns out they were neighbors just a floor apart.

    Yang Hao was quite surprised and couldn''t help saying, "I didn''t expect you to live right below me."

    The woman frowned, then rolled her eyes at Yang Hao, "It''s upstairs and downstairs!"

    "Uh..."

    Yang Hao paused, wondering why the woman rolled her eyes at him.

    Did I say something wrong?

    Yang Hao silently repeated his words to himself in his mind.

    It only then dawned on him that there might have been an ambiguous connotation to his words.

    However, even though he hadn''t realized it, the woman seemed to understand instantly.

    She must be quite an experienced driver.

    Soon, the 27th floor was reached, and the woman strode out of the elevator with purpose.

    Watching her leave, Yang Hao felt there was something vaguely familiar about her, but he couldn''t quite ce where he had seen her before.

    Back home.

    The nanny, Jiang Yuqi, was dancing with Xixi.

    ```

    These past two days, the little girl learned a new dance at kindergarten, but she wasn''t very good at it, and right now, Jiang Yuqi was giving her a makeup lesson.

    "Mrs. Qiqi, did I dance it right just now?"

    As he entered the door, Yang Hao heard this sentence.

    And then he froze.

    Mrs. Qiqi!

    What kind of title was that!

    His own daughter was calling this young nanny "mom"?

    Had she found herself a stepmother behind his back without his old man knowing??

    "Daddy, you''re back~"

    Just as Yang Hao was feeling puzzled about the "Mrs. Qiqi" title, he saw Xixi, who noticed his return, immediately run towards him with a cheerful smile.

    "Xixi, what did you just call Mrs. Qiqi?"

    Yang Hao asked as he touched the little girl''s forehead.

    "Ah?"

    "Daddy, did you hear??"

    Xixi opened her little mouth in surprise.

    "Yes, I heard."

    "So, Xixi must tell the truth."

    Yang Hao said sternly.

    "But that''s a secret between Mrs. Qiqi and me..." Xixi''s chubby little face showed a look of dilemma.

    "It can be a secret between you and daddy too." Yang Hao said.

    Xixi pouted her lips, thought hard for a moment, feeling as if daddy made sense, she sneakily nced at Jiang Yuqi in the living room area and whispered, "Daddy, Mrs. Qiqi promised me that when it''s just the two of us, I can call her Mrs. Qiqi Mom."

    "You have to keep it a secret~"

    "Yeah."

    "I will keep the secret!"

    Yang Hao nodded, and then solemnly gave his little girl a high five.

    "Yang, Manni says she wants to take Xixi out to y, she''lle by shortly to pick up Xixi."

    Yang Hao, carrying Xixi in his arms, walked into the living room when Jiang Yuqi suddenly spoke up.

    As the family''s nanny, usually the one looking after Xixi, she had long since added Xixi''s aunt, Li Manni, on WeChat. Since they were about the same age and shared topics like Xixi and Yang Hao, the two of them were quite active on WeChat.

    Therefore, when Li Manni wanted to take Xixi out to y, she would message Jiang Yuqi directly on WeChat. After all, the brother-inw wouldn''t object, and she would simply inform him after picking up the child.

    "Yeah."

    Yang Hao nodded and asked, "Are you going with them?"

    "I won''t be going."

    "Today is my sister''s birthday,ter I need to go back to the rental ce to celebrate with her."

    Jiang Yuqi honestly reported her schedule.

    "Today is Director Cai''s birthday?"

    "Yes."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, "We have ns to eat at home, my sister has a cleanliness fixation, she doesn''t like eating outside!"

    "That is in line with Director Cai''s style."

    Yang Hao had quite a few dealings with the "acting CEO" Cai Meichen, and he roughly understood her personality.

    Her most noticeable trait was her cleanliness fixation; her clothes, shoes, always spotless, not a speck of dust in sight.

    Yang Hao had been to her office, which was equally clean. She didn''t even let the janitors clean her office, finding the shared cleaning tools they used unhygienic, so she always cleaned her office herself.

    Actually, Yang Hao was quite curious. With someone like Cai Meichen, who had a cleanliness fixation, once she had a boyfriend, would she nag about the thing she considered dirty?

 Chapter 233: 211, retro-style tycoon, splurge in a spree! (Requesting monthly pass)

    When his subordinate was celebrating her birthday, Yang Hao felt it was appropriate to show some recognition as the boss, especially since Cai Meichen''s official position might be that of the director of the president''s office, but the work she did was equivalent to the president''s.

    Describing it as "earning a vegetable seller''s wage but putting in the effort of a drug dealer" wouldn''t be an exaggeration.

    So, Yang Hao thought of rewarding his subordinate.

    After Li Manni picked up Xixi, Yang Hao and the nanny, Jiang Yuqi, left the house together. He didn''t drive, letting the nanny take the wheel.

    "Do you know what Director Cai likes?"

    Sitting in the passenger seat, Yang Hao began to ask.

    However, from his perspective in the passenger seat, he was slightly stunned ¨C this must have been the first time he was talking to the nanny from this seat.

    The moment Jiang Yuqi had buckled up her seatbelt, looking over from the side, the view was quite explosive.

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    (No image of driving, just imagine it briefly)

    "Miss has plenty of likes."

    "Yang, are you choosing a gift?" Jiang Yuqi didn''t pay much attention to Yang Hao''s gaze. She asked while starting the car.

    "Yeah, tell me what she likes."

    Yang Hao''s gaze lingered on that distracting spot for a moment before he diverted his eyes.

    He knew that the nanny shouldn''t be called "nanny" at home but rather "head nanny," and when at home, she usually dressed conservatively to prevent Yang Hao from looking, favoring loose-fitting clothes that covered more.

    But now, the nanny''s outfit was a bit more form-fitting, and with the seatbelt added to the mix, she couldn''t hide anything.

    So all of a sudden, Yang Hao felt like he had been mining for gold outside when there was a goldmine hidden at home.

    "Basically, all those things that girls like; Miss probably likes them too ¨C things like jewelry, watches, luxury goods, and the like."

    "However, Miss took out a mortgage to buy an apartmentst year, and it won''t be delivered until this October. Then there''s the renovation and such, all of which are significant expenses, so she''s been quite frugal with her spendingtely..."

    Jiang Yuqi candidly exined Cai Meichen''s current financial situation.

    "Then let''s go to Henglong for a look."

    "Mmm~"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, then added, "Yang, how much is the budget for Miss''s gift? I can help you choose."

    "After all, I know her better."

    "Budget?"

    "Do you think I need a budget?"

    Yang Hao asked with a chuckle.

    "Er, okay then!"

    Jiang Yuqi pursed her lips, inwardly scoffing: these damn rich people! Choosing gifts without even looking at the price.

    "Yang, have Peng and Shasha left already?"

    Jiang Yuqi suddenly remembered Yang Peng and Tian Shasha, who had stayed overnight at the house, and casually asked. Continue reading at mvl

    "They should leave in the afternoon. They''re probably still meeting with rtives right now."

    When Yang Hao left the wedding, Yang Peng and Tian Shasha were drinking with rtives. Despite an undercurrent ofpetition among them, they all appeared amiable, especially with the elders present, and seemed quite close to one another.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that his cousin Yang Peng and cousin-inw Tian Shasha were so popr partly because of him.

    "By the way, you have a problem with the way you address Dapeng."

    "Uh, what problem?"

    The nanny looked puzzled.

    "If you let Xixi call you ''Qiqi mom,'' then you can''t call Dapeng ''brother'' anymore."

    Yang Hao said with a gleam in his eyes.

    Screech~!

    Hearing this, the nanny abruptly hit the brakes, her cute face flushing red.

    "Yang, it wasn''t me who asked Xixi to call me that, she wanted to..."

    The nanny said with a look of injustice, internally grumbling about Xixi being a little traitor. They had agreed to keep it a secret, yet Yang Hao found out in just two days.

    "It doesn''t matter who started it."

    "What matters is that it''s now a fact, isn''t it?" Yang Hao shrugged lightly.

    "Er, this..."

    The nanny was at a loss for words.

    "So, since you have the status of ''Qiqi mom,'' you should also fulfill some motherly duties, right?"

    "Ah? Which duties?"

    At that moment, the nanny''s mind was aplete nk.

    "You figure it out."

    "When you''ve got it figured out,e find me."

    Yang Hao replied with a smile, then casually looked out the window, giving the nanny space to think.

    Jiang Yuqi''s mind worked quickly, and she soon grasped the meaning behind her flirtatious boss''s words.

    The blush that had not yet faded from her pretty face deepened again.

    Actually, in recent times, the nanny was almost constantly wrestling with herself mentally.

    Can''t be helped, for a girl from a poor family with a sound mind, this kind of life presented a fatal temptation to Jiang Yuqi.

    Those gold diggers who fantasized about catching a rich husband could only imagine the life of the wealthy, but Jiang Yuqi was living it for real.

    Living in a 688 square meter mansion, stepping out in a million-dor luxury car, wearing Herm¨¨s workwear...

    In the kindergarten, she was like a glitch, working when she wanted, resting when she preferred, and even the principal spoke to her with utmost politeness.

    Because that principal knew that if she truly offended Xixi''s "little mom," her job would likely be over.

    And all this was bestowed upon her by her employer, Yang Hao.

    Therefore, Jiang Yuqi would asionally feel insecure, worrying that once Xixi grew up and no longer needed her.

    Then, what path should she take?

    Having gotten used to this kind of life, could she still adapt to the life of an ordinary person?

    To continue living this way, there was only one path for her, to truly be Xixi''s stepmother!

    Indeed, after spending so much time together, Jiang Yuqi had naturally developed a favorable impression of Yang Hao, her employer. Aside from his phndering ways, his values were upright, his character was sound, and he harbored no twisted thoughts.

    She often read online posts iming that many wealthy people were morally twisted, their deeds as disgusting as theye.

    Yang Hao, however, did not have any of these issues; besides, he was quite handsomeˇŞjust the type that young girls adored in an uncle.

    For a girl like Jiang Yuqi, who hadcked fatherly love since a young age, he was, in fact, even more attractive.

    Especially since Yang Hao had just arranged a job and a ce to live for Jiang Xiaohai a couple of days ago, this made Jiang Yuqi feel even more grateful toward her employer.

    All the way, Jiang Yuqi''s thoughts were adrift.

    It wasn''t until the car entered Henglong''s underground parking lot that she recollected her thoughts.

    "Yang, my auntie really likes Patek Philippe. When we went shopping before, she looked at them several times, but they were too expensive, so she could only just look."

    After getting out of the car, Jiang Yuqi brought up the topic of picking a gift again.

    "Hmm, let''s go have a look then."

    Yang Hao nodded. In truth, he wasn''t quite adept at choosing gifts for women, so it was a relief to have the nanny by his side as an advisor.

    The two promptly visited the Patek Philippe boutique on the first floor.

    Although the mall was quite crowded on the weekend, there weren''t many customers at the high-end watch brand boutique of Patek Philippe.

    Seeing Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi enter the store, a sweet-looking female sales associate immediately greeted them with a smile, "Wee to Patek Philippe, may I know what type of watch you''d like to look at? Let me introduce a few to you!"

    "Qiqi, go ahead and choose."

    Yang Hao gestured to the nanny standing beside him with a nudge of his mouth. After all, she knew Cai Meichen''s preferences.

    "Let''s look at the Gondolo series."

    Jiang Yuqi had apanied Cai Meichen to browse Patek Philippe once, and thetter had taken a liking to a Gondolo Serata model, which was priced at 359,300 yuan.

    Later, her aunt had mentioned a few times that she would definitely buy it when she made her fortune.

    "Yang, the watch my aunt liked is quite expensive."

    "It''s more than thirty thousand. Actually, she also really likes a few LV bags, which are only about twenty or thirty thousand..."

    Walking ahead, the female sales associate overheard and Jiang Yuqi whispered a reminder in Yang Hao''s ear.

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao smiled and gently patted the nanny''s shoulder, "Are you trying to save me money?"

    "Er..."

    Jiang Yuqi was initially stunned, then pursed her lips, "Never mind what I said!"

    Ding!

    Trigger retro task: [Extravagant Inhumanity]

    As a wealthy individual, you must always maintain a sense of consumption. It has been detected that the host''s recent spending is too low.

    Please disy your spending power and consume decadently.

    Task reward: Double cashback on purchases before 6 p.m.!

    The System''s voice suddenly erupted.

    Yang Hao quickly checked the time; it was already three in the afternoon.

    That meant the System had only given him three hours.

    But isn''t spending money easy?

    Three hours is more than enough!

    After all, the liquid funds lying in Yang Hao''s ount amounted to only about 150 million yuan.

    "Miss, which model are you interested in?"

    The sales associate had already led Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi to the counter. Since she had heard Yang give Jiang Yuqi carte nche to decide, she was mainly soliciting Jiang Yuqi''s opinion now.

    "Well, this one..."

    Jiang Yuqi pointed to the model her aunt had fancied, which had 94 spessartine gas set into the dial, a brown satin-finished calfskin strap, and a quartz movement.

    Truth be told, Jiang Yuqi herself wasn''t too fond of this style and color. As a young girl, she preferred the pearl watches from the Gondolo series, particrly the rose gold model, which was stunningly beautiful.

    But it was prohibitively expensive, costing 2 million yuan a piece!

    She couldn''t afford it even if she sold herself!

    Nevertheless, the nanny''s eyes couldn''t help wandering to the "Dream Love Watch."

    It was truly dazzling, with 78 Akoya pearls set in the band, a rose gold decorative chain with 48 princess-cut diamonds embedded, and a folding sp with 55 diamonds.

    The impression this watch gave was encapsted in eight characters: morous and imposing, the epitome of luxury!

    "Miss, this watch actually suits your temperament even better."

    The experienced sales associate, following Jiang Yuqi''s nce, spotted thevish watch priced at 2,011,100 yuan!

    Although there were severalmemorative or special Patek Philippe models on the secondary market that had been spected to be worth over ten million, within the shop, this particr Gondolo jewelry timepiece was one of the most expensive avable.

    Unless one was a super-wealthy individual, it was simply unaffordable.

    After all, two million yuan got you just one watch.

    The sales associate knew it would be difficult to make a sale, but casually mentioning it wasn''t too much of a hassle. She immediately took out that watch as well, and while exining its features, she said, "Miss, this watch trulyplements your temperament."

    "Um, let''s look at that one."

    Faced with the associate''s excessive enthusiasm, Jiang Yuqi felt a bit embarrassed, silently criticizing in her mind: Sister Sales Associate, how do you figure I could afford a 2 million yuan wristwatch?

    Do I have the face of a wealthy woman or what??

    The female sales associate idling at the neighboring counter also silently curled her lip, thinking her colleague was being superfluous.

    Moreover, a watch priced over two hundred thousand yuan was only avable for Patek Philippe VIP members to try on, not something just any customer could take out for a trial. What if it was damaged in the process? Who would be responsible??

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    Seeing Jiang Yuqi looking back at the previous watch, the female salesperson was not surprised; after all, the price was clear!

    The female salesperson next to her revealed an "I knew it" expression.

    A two-million-yuan watch isn''t something you just buy on a whim!

    However, just when the female salesperson was silently criticizing her colleague for overestimating the customers, the man suddenly spoke up, "Wrap up both watches!"

    "Uh?"

    Zhao Shuang, the saleswoman attending to Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi, was momentarily stunned. She took a deep breath, then turned to Yang Hao and asked, "Sir, are you saying you want both these watches?"

    "Yes!"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "Okay, all right!"

    Zhao Shuang didn''t hesitate any longer and quickly agreed.

    She had just casually asked and hadn''t expected to actually encounter a big spender.

    The saleswoman who had been internally critiquing was now stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at Yang Hao. The man did look wealthy, but she hadn''t realized he was this rich.

    He was buying a two-million-yuan watch just like that.

    "Brother Yang, what are you doing??"

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    Jiang Yuqi was also dumbfounded. She had merely nced at the watch, silently admiring how nice it looked.

    Yet, her boss had rashly bought it!

    Though Yang Hao hadn''t said so, the gesture seemed to suggest it was a gift for her.

    "Please follow me to the VIP room and wait there for a moment," Zhao Shuang said, preparing to take them to the VIP room.

    But then, Yang Hao spoke again, "Wait a minute."

    "Yes, sir, what is it?"

    Zhao Shuang turned to Yang Hao, her heart pounding, afraid he might change his mind.

    The other saleswoman, with her ears perked up, was hoping for the exact opposite; she wanted him to change his mind!

    Seeing her colleague make a sale of over two million in just a moment was more painful to her than if she''d been killed.

    Under the expectant gazes of the two female salespeople, Yang Hao pointed towards a counter ahead, "Wrap up all the watches here!"

    "Ah??"

    "What did you say??"

    Both saleswomen cried out in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

    Not to mention them, even Jiang Yuqi, who stood at the side, was astonished. She stared at her boss nkly, unable to help the silent criticism in her mind: Has he gone mad??

    Or does he simply have too much money to spend?

    If you really have too much money, I can help you spend it!!

    "Sir, this is a Patek Philippe boutique, not a street stall!"

    Guo Yanyan, who had regained herposure, said.

    Customers who dare to enter a Patek Philippe boutique naturally have a certain spending power. Customers who spend two to three million at once are rare but not unheard of.

    But to buy all the watches in a counter, that''s just ridiculous!!

    Guo Yanyan, who had already suspected Yang Hao''s ability to spend over two million at once, finally found an outlet for her emotions.

    Spouting dreams of buying up a whole counter''s worth of watches!

    The guy must have just run out of a mental hospital!!

    Yang Hao, however, didn''t take offense at Guo Yanyan''s remarks. His style of sweeping purchases was indeed not normal.

    But if the System gave him the chance to fleece, he couldn''t waste it.

    "I''m not joking."

    "The reason I''m buying so many watches at once is to provide bonuses for my employees."

    Yang Hao knew this exnation was still somewhat weak, so he simply opened his mobile banking on his phone and showed one of the card bnces to Zhao Shuang, "Don''t worry, I will pay properly."

    Zhao Shuang nced subconsciously at the bank bnce Yang Hao revealed, which started with a 5 followed by eight figures.

    Which meant that there were more than fifty million yuan in that card.

    "Alright, sir!"

    "You two should still head to the VIP room to rest first, please follow me~"

    Zhao Shuang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her excited emotions, but her legs were shaking a bit as she walked.

    The counter Yang Hao pointed out contained more than twenty watches. She roughly estimated, the total value definitely exceeded ten million yuan!

    Meaning, she made a sale of tens of millions in just one day!

    Themission was too much for her to even contemte!

    As she led the customers towards the VIP room, the storepletely exploded intomotion.

    Wang Qin, the shop manager who had been cking off in the back room, was also rmed.

    "What??"

    "Someone bought up the entire counter''s worth of watches???"

    "Yanyan, are you out of your mind??"

    After Guo Yanyan reported the situation to the manager, Wang Qin, a seasoned sales veteran with over a decade of experience, was shocked. In her long career, she had never encountered someone buying up an entire counter''s worth of watches in one go.

    It was absolutely astonishing!!

    There were four salespeople in this Patek Philippe boutique, including the manager Wang Qin.

    Zhao Shuang had taken the customers to the VIP room, so now Guo Yanyan and the other salesperson gathered around Wang Qin.

    And by the time Zhao Shuang, who had settled Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi, returned to the counter,

    "Little Shuang, what exactly happened?"

    "Are you sure that person wasn''t joking?" Wang Qin immediately asked.

    "Sister Qin, he showed me his bank bnce on his phone; just that one bank card he disyed has more than fifty million," Zhao Shuang said, her voice filled with excitement.

    "It doesn''t seem like a joke!"

    "Alright!"

    "I''ll go issue the invoice."

    "You three take care of the packaging!"

    Wang Qin quickly divided the work; they couldn''t just let Zhao Shuang handle everything alone when the customer was waiting in the VIP room.

    So, the four of them started bustling about...

    In the VIP room.

    Jiang Yuqi took a sip of the coffee brought by Zhao Shuang to calm herself down, then finally spoke, "Brother Yang, why do you need to buy so many watches all at once?"

    "I told you, it''s for employee benefits!"

    Yang Hao answered nonchntly. Although the excuse seemed a bit far-fetched, he was toozy toe up with another one.

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    While it''s called employee benefits, Yang Hao actually nned to give them to NPCs as well as buffs and monsters...

    One or two Patek Philippe watches per person, spread the goodies evenly.

    Whatever basic models were left over were then paired with the golden flowers in the president''s office.

    This move couldn''t help but remind Yang Hao of that "Certain Treasure" CEO who had long since gone to jail, whose entire executive team consisted of beautiful women who could also be said to have been the boss''s mistresses.

    With so many executives, that CEO often pulled stunts like buying out an entire Louis Vuitton store, and it''s said that in his glorious days, he spent several billion on luxury goods alone!

    Compared to that, Yang Hao''s current moves were still conservative...

    So, a lot of times what you find unimaginable happens in reality!

    Take, for example, the recent hot news "Nephew gets haircut on New Year''s, uncle dies the same night, aunt sues nephew"!

    This kind of magical plot actually happens!

    Yang Hao could onlyment, "The world is so vast, there''s nothing that doesn''t exist!"

    "Mr. Yang, here is your spending list."

    After waiting for a moment, Zhao Shuang came back to the VIP room with a long printout, and the store manager Wang Qin came in with her.

    "Mr. Yang, I am the manager of this store, Wang Qin."

    "Your spending amount qualifies you for a Patek Philippe SVIP card, if you would like to obtain one, please leave us a phone number."

    "But rest assured, we will absolutely not disclose your number to anyone!"

    After Yang Hao had looked over the bill, Wang Qin said with a smile.

    "Qiqi, please cooperate with Manager Wang."

    Yang Hao didn''t really care about the SVIP card, but he believed Jiang Yuqi would be interested, so he decided to get it in her name.

    Of course, the main reason was that Yang Hao didn''t want to leave his phone number.

    All that talk about confidentiality was nonsense.

    In the current social environment, there is simply no guarantee for personal information security.

    For instance, if you leave your phone number at a real estate sales office or with a broker, then you''ll receive endless property sales calls.

    After you buy a house, you''ll start getting calls from various renovationpanies.

    Girls naturally take interest in such luxury brand SVIP cards, and the nanny immediately cooperated with Wang Qin and left her information.

    To Jiang Yuqi''s surprise, bing an SVIP member also came with a bonus Patek Philippe ring.

    Although jewelry is not Patek Philippe''s main product line, the prices are still very steep, and the gift ring had a store price of over sixty thousand!

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao, under the watchful eye of several salespeople, checked out with a swipe of his card.

    The total spending amounted to 15.56 million yuan!

    Yep, Patek Philippe watches were just too cheap!

    After swiping the card, Yang Hao had only this thought in mind because he had bought 25 watches in one go!

    That meant an average price of over six hundred thousand per watch.

    But that wasn''t really the case, as the Dream Love Watch that Jiang Yuqi had fancied came in two styles, and another watch from the same collection also came in two styles.

    Just those four watches alone cost him over eight million, and the rest of the watches, adding up to a little over seven million, all had individual prices of two to three hundred thousand.

    Of course, for ordinary people, two or three hundred thousand is also a sky-high price.

    But for Yang Hao, with the System''s blessing, it was just a string of digits.

    His task was to double this string of digits!

    Your next chapter awaits on §Ţ??

    While watches are quite small, Patek Philippe''s packaging was quite exquisite; a small watch, once packaged, turned into a sizeable gift box.

    Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi found it a bit difficult to carry so many gift boxes, so Manager Wang Qin kindly helped deliver the watches to the underground parking garage and load them into the trunk of the Panamera that Jiang Yuqi had driven.

    After Wang Qin and others had left, Yang Hao took the Dream Love Watch that Jiang Yuqi had liked and handed it to her: "Employee benefit, take it."

    "This..."

    Jiang Yuqi had indeed expected her boss might give the watch to her.

    But it was a watch worth over two million, and she dared not ept it.

    It was just too valuable!

    If she were to take this watch, did it mean that she would belong to the boss?

    She probably couldn''t escape for the rest of her life.

    "I''ve said it''s an employee benefit, no need to feel burdened."

    "Now, drive to Linjiang Garden sales office!!"

    Having said that, Yang Hao directly opened the door and sat in the passenger seat.

    "Uh, thank you, boss!"

    "Long live the boss~~"

    The nanny decided not to fret anymore; after all, since she had entered this boss''s house, it seemed she had been very difficult to disentangle.

    So instead of struggling, she might as well ept it quietly and let nature take its course.

    Linjiang Garden.

    Thisplex is one of the newer buildings in the main urban area, pursuing a mid-to-high-end route, but both its location and brand positioning couldn''tpare with luxury residences like Star Cloud Bay or Binjiang Left Bank.

    However, its advantage is that it''s new; the houses were just handed over at the end ofst year, and it''s currently selling finished apartments.

    "Yang, you''re not really thinking of buying more properties, right?"

    On the way, Jiang Yuqi curiously asked.

    "Yes, buying properties it is," Yang Hao nodded, as buying properties was the quickest way to churn money at the moment.

    Moreover, he indeed needed some houses to amodate the buff characters and monsters; if they all lived in the sameplex, then it would be highly convenient for him to churn money and reap rewards.

    For instance, if he developed ten monsters, all housed in thisplex, and he asionally defeated all ten monsters, not counting other rewards, just the money could fetch him a few million or even tens of millions!

    So, jungling is indeed very helpful for economic growth.

    When the two arrived at the sales office, it was four-thirty, and the staff was almost off duty.

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    The receptionist was idly scrolling through Kuaiyin at the front desk when she saw Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi walk into the sales office; she asked casually, "Are you here to view an apartment?"

    "Yeah, we need a salesperson," Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    "Manager Zhang, someone is here to view an apartment."

    The receptionist immediately ryed the message through the inte,

    as the sales department was in the middle of a meeting.

    Upon hearing the call from the front desk, Sales Manager Zhang Hang nced over the several salespeople sitting in the meeting room, "Who will go and receive them?"

    However, the sales staff just looked at each other, and no one moved.

    The workday was almost over, and at this time, it''s unlikely that anyoneing to view an apartment would actually buy one; they''re probably just inquiring about the price.

    If the visitors wanted to see the show apartment and even go to the park, it would take so long that they would miss the end of the workday, so naturally, no one wanted to go. Your journey continues on §Ţ??

    "Manager Zhang, I''ll go."

    A new employee, who was still on probation, stood up.

    Her name was Yang Ling.

    She was a recent graduate from a college, and quite a looker too.

    She knew this client probably had no real intention to buy, but as a neer, she saw this as an opportunity for practice.

    "Go ahead."

    Zhang Hang waved his hand gently.

    The new girl, Yang Ling, immediately left the meeting room.

    The veteran salespeople at the meeting showed various reactionsˇŞsome sneered, some shook their heads, and some thought to themselves: It''s the eagerness of youth!

    In front of the sand table.

    Yang Hao was focusing on theyout of the park.

    After all, this would be the ce for his "golden house to hide beauty," so it was good to get they of thend.

    "Hello, you two."

    "I am a salesperson from Linjiang Garden, just call me Yang."

    "Here''s my business card."

    Yang Ling greeted them with a smile and handed over her business card.

    "Your surname is Yang too."

    "Are we rted!"

    Yang Hao took the business card, nced at it, and nodded with a smile.

    "Really?"

    "What a coincidence!"

    Yang Ling smiled, "Brother Yang, are you looking for a wedding home?"

    Among the customers whoe to view apartments, couples or spouses make up a high proportion. Yang Ling had already silently observed Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi when she was approaching.

    In her opinion, they didn''t look like a married couple; hence, they were likely a couple.

    "Not really."

    Yang Hao denied with a shake of his head, then asked, "What is thergest apartment size you have in thisplex?"

    "208 square meters."

    "Buildings 15 and 16 both have thisyout."

    "These two buildings also enjoy the most prestigious locations in the park, with a one-elevator-per-apartment design..."

    Yang Ling pointed at the model on the sand table with herser pen.

    The two buildings she indicated were centrally located in the park, unobstructed in front, and enjoyed a better view.

    "How much for one?"

    Yang Hao asked again.

    "Different floors have different total prices. The current average price is about thirty-three thousand per square meter; the mid-to-high floor areas are around thirty-four thousand, and the low-floor areas are about thirty-two thousand..."

    Yang Ling was proficiently presenting the details of the apartments.

    But before she could finish, Yang Hao asked, "How many units are still for sale now?"

    "Uh?"

    Yang Ling paused, a puzzled look on her face as she nced at Yang Hao, "Brother Yang, are you asking which good floors haven''t been sold yet?"

    "Not at all!"

    Yang Hao shook his head, "As far as I know, this property has been on the market for over a year, so I just wanted to know how many units of the 208-square-meteryout are still for sale."

    "It seems like there are still about a dozen or so left..."

    Yang Ling couldn''t be certain either, as hardly any customer would ask such a question.

    "If Yang wants to know which floors are still avable, I can go check right now!" The new kid still had a good attitude.

    "No need, I''ll take all the remaining units!"

    Yang Hao gestured with his hands, nning to make one big purchase to cut through the hassle swiftly.

    He had already checked the model earlier, and indeed, there were no obstructions in front of Buildings 15 and 16, the lower floors wouldn''t have any lighting issues, and at most, the view wouldn''t be as good as the higher floors.

    "What?"

    "Yang, what did you say??"

    Yang Ling, the new kid, waspletely dumbfounded. The real estate industry was experiencing an unprecedented downturn, and houses were truly hard to sell.

    Especially for high-end projects like Linjiang Garden, which were even harder to sell ¨C otherwise the units wouldn''t still be on the market as avable properties.

    But here was this guy, saying he wanted to buy all the remaining units. She thought she must have heard wrong, or perhaps she was having auditory hallucinations.

    Yeah, she must have been under too much stresstely.

    She was starting to daydream in broad daylight!

    Yang Ling silently rebuked herself internally. As a property salesperson, she indeed faced a lot of pressure because she earned a miserable basic sry and relied onmissions from property sales.

    And now, she had encountered the real estate downturn, which made the new kid like herself even consider changing her line of work.

    In fact, it wasn''t just Yang Ling who was shocked by this; even Jiang Yuqi was startled by Yang Hao''s words.

    On their way there, Yang Hao had mentioned buying a house, but Jiang Yuqi could never have dreamed that buying houses could be akin to shopping at Patek Philippe.

    But the problem was, these were houses!

    Not watches!

    And moreover, these houses were priced far above the average in Jiangcheng, at thirty-three thousand per square meter.

    By this estimate, a 208-square-meter unit would cost over six million!

    Yet here was her boss, casually stating he wanted to buy a dozen or so of these multi-million property units!

    Why in the world would he buy so many houses all at once??

    Even if he wanted to hide a concubine in a golden house, he wouldn''t need that many units, right?!

    Couldn''t figure it out!

    What on earth was going through the minds of these rich people??

    "Go check how many units are left unsold!"

    "I''m taking all of them~"

    Yang Hao looked again at his dumbfounded cousin and rified his intention once more.

    "Uh, okay!"

    "Yang, please wait a moment, I''ll go right now!"

    Although she still found it hard to believe, she would follow the customer''s request and do as he asked.

    So, the new kid hurried back to the meeting room: "Manager, how many of the 208-square-meter size units are left unsold?"

    "The 208-square-meter ones?"

    Zhang Hang thought for a moment and replied, "There''s a total of twelve left, and you can primarily push the ones on the 19th and 23rd floors!"

    Listening to the two of them, the seasoned sales staff were quite surprised; nobody had thought that Yang Ling wouldnd a customer for a 208-square-meter unit. Even if the prospect was just looking, it indicated they were a client with substantial financial resources.

    The newbie was lucky!

    Some of the veterans felt a pang of envy.

    However, at that moment, they heard Yang Ling speak up again: "Manager, he doesn''t want to buy just one unit, he wants to buy all of the 208-square-meter units!"

    "What?"

    "Buy them all?"

    "Are you kidding me!!"

    Everyone in the meeting room was visibly shocked, each face marked with a big question mark.

    Buying over a dozen houses in one go?

    What kind of tycoon move was this??

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    After a brief moment of shock, the seasoned salespeople all revealed strange expressions on their faces.

    If what Yang Ling, the neer, said was true, then wouldn''t she be making a fortune?

    But the problem was, this customer was someone nobody wanted to serve.

    This meant she had stumbled upon a windfall!

    "I''ll go have a look with you."

    The sales manager Zhang Hang couldn''t sit still any longer and stood up to head out.

    Yang Ling quickly followed in his footsteps.

    The rest of the crowd couldn''t sit still either, all rising to head out.

    "Is there really someone buying so many houses in one go in this market environment?"

    "Is this person sick, thinking this is still the era when you can make a fortune by flipping houses?"

    "What do you care how others think, if this is true, Yang is going to strike it rich!!"

    "If only I knew, I would have served them, to think I missed such a big customer!"

    As they walked, everyone was chattering in a hubbub of voices.

    Sales manager Zhang Hang was quick on his feet. The market was bad, and it was hard to sell houses.

    The main type of housing they were selling was the 126 square meter apartments of Linjiang Garden''s second phase.

    And the 208 square meters apartments were from the first phase. Due to their high total price, they hadn''t seen much transaction volumetely.

    Now that such a big customer had appeared, he was quite excited.

    If it was as Yang Ling had said, this could be a sales volume of tens of millions.

    In the current market environment, such customers were hard toe by, unlike during the boom years when property spectors would buy buildings at a time, and purchasing a dozen or more apartments at once was not unusual.

    But times had changed.

    Although the higher-ups continuously issued favorable policies, there were fewer and fewer buyers, with everyone preferring to wait and see with cash in hand.

    Now that housing prices were low, everyone felt they could go lower!

    "Mr. Yang, hello."

    "I am the sales manager, my name is Zhang Hang."

    "I heard you want to buy all the 208 square meter apartments??"

    Zhang Hang asked directly.

    "Hmm."

    "How many are left?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Twelve."

    "Calcte the total price and then proceed with the contract."

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush and gave a brief reply. Stay updated with §Ţ??

    "Good!!"

    Zhang Hang actually had a lot of questions, but since the buyer didn''t ask anything and was so straightforward, he, a seller, naturally wouldn''t trouble himself.

    "Mr. Yang, pleasee to the VIP room."

    "Yang, hurry up and draw up the contract, ask someone to help."

    As Zhang Hang courteously ushered Yang Hao into the VIP room, he gave orders.

    "Alright."

    "I''ll do it right now!"

    Yang Ling agreed and hurried off to prepare the contracts.

    "Yang, I''ll help you."

    "I''m not in a rush to get off work..."

    Several veteran salespeople immediately followed Yang Ling''s footsteps.

    This was, after all, a deal for more than a dozen apartments. By helping out, they might get to share in the spoils. It wouldn''t be too much to ask for a share of one apartment''smission, right? Even if they didn''t take themission money, adding the sales volume for one apartment to their own might be possible. After all, sales staff had targets to meet.

    "Mr. Yang, among these twelve apartments, six are located on the lower floors and are rtively cheaper. The other six are in the mid-to-high floors, and there is one on the top floor..."

    Inside the VIP room, Zhang Hang carefully introduced the details of these apartments, though it seemed like the other party wasn''t too interested.

    But he still had to inform them to avoid any disputester.

    "Your apartments are delivered fully furnished, right?"

    Yang Hao had spotted therge advertisement when he walked in, but he still wanted confirmation.

    "The first phase is fully furnished."

    Actually, developers provide furnished homes to make more profit, but now that the real estate market is down, low prices are key. Developers are reducing prices rather than offering full furnishings.

    After receiving an affirmative answer, Yang Hao didn''t ask any more questions.

    Fully furnished was good enough; his little monsters could move in soon.

    After waiting a bit, all the salespeople brought the contracts over.

    Zhang Hang calcted the total priceˇŞtwelve apartments amounting to 78.25 million!

    On average, each apartment cost about 6.5 million.

    Yang Hao paid the full amount by card without batting an eye.

    And after hepleted the payment, Zhang Hang, Yang Ling, and the others could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

    After all, if the money hadn''te through, all of that would have been just talk!

    "Mr. Yang, have a safe journey~"

    "Please feel free to contact me for anything you might need~"

    Zhang Hang, leading the entire sales team, sent off Yang Hao, their god of wealth, from the sales office.

    With this deal, not only would Yang Ling, the junior salesperson, receive a hugemission, Zhang Hang, the sales manager, would benefit too, and the whole sales team would be rewarded. Whether the other sales staff could get a piece of the action would depend on their rtionship with Zhang Hang and the attitude of the neer Yang Ling.

    Of course, all these issues had nothing to do with Yang Hao.

    He checked the time, which showed it was 17:50.

    There were ten minutes left until the end of the task.

    Well, that should do it!

    Yang Hao leaned back in the co-driver''s seat and closed his eyes to rest.

    The nanny driving the car asionally nced at her boss, quite curious as to why he needed so many houses.

    But since her boss seemed very tired now, she didn''t disturb him.

    As the car drove, 18:00 arrived.

    The System''s voice arrived as scheduled, refunding 186 million.

    Yang Hao opened his eyes, nced at the bank card bnce, and couldn''t help but let a slight smile curl at his lips.

    This was a huge gain.

    Not only did he gain arge amount of cash, but he also acquired twelve apartments as fixed assets.

    Yes, spending could indeed be very joyful!

    "Yang, why did you buy so many houses?"

    The nanny finally couldn''t resist asking, driven by curiosity.

    "To keep my beauties in," Yang Hao said with a chuckle, looking at the nanny.

    "Would you like one?"

    "Ah?"

    "This..."

    The nanny didn''t expect her boss to be so direct.

    However, since he said it so casually, it''s probably fake.

    Who would reallyy out things like this?

    But what the nanny didn''t know was that Yang Hao''s main approach was to be candid.

    After all, he had so many women around him, he couldn''t hide it even if he wanted to, so he might as well be straightforward. If she could ept it, good; if not, that was fine too.

    There would always be another!

    After all, there''s no shortage of women in this world!

    You might not like money, but there''s always someone who does.

    As for feelings?

    They''re a luxury!

    For Yang Hao, they were the icing on the cakeˇŞnice to have but not essential.

    As long as it didn''t affect his gaming, it was fine.

    However, this casual question from Yang Hao made the nanny fall deep into thought. She really longed for a house in Jiangcheng, so she could bring her mother over.

    After her brother Jiang Xiaohai moved to Jiangcheng to develop his career, only their mother was left in the small county town, which worried Jiang Yuqi quite a bit.

    So, if her boss wasn''t joking, she was somewhat tempted.

    After all, she had already epted a watch worth two million...

    It looked like there was no escape.

    Why not just give in?

    As a lifelong worker, she couldn''t afford a house worth millions anyway!

    This was the moment when Jiang Yuqi truly didn''t want to struggle anymore.

    There was no point!

    This obsessivepulsive disorder sufferer even had the thought: If you''re going to touch Nana, make sure to use both hands at once!!

    Otherwise, I''ll go crazy~!

    Yang Hao was good at reading people, and he felt that his little nanny seemed to be moved!

    Good.

    NPC number 5 in position.

    Yang Hao thought tonight was a good opportunity.

    A little alcohol at the birthday partyter, and everything would fall into ce.

    In the rental apartment.

    Cai Meichen personally cooked avish spread of dishes.

    After Jiang Yuqi moved out, a neer joined the three-bedroom rental, Tao Xia, who took over Jiang Yuqi''s job at the kindergarten.

    She was a college ssmate of both Jiang Yuqi and Liang XiaoLu.

    Jiang Yuqi had proposed Tao Xia as her recement when she left.

    Besides her two roommates, Cai Meichen also had invited an old friend over. They had been ssmates since middle school, a friendship that spanned twenty years.

    Her friend was in the entertainment industry; she started as an actress and, not making it big, shifted to working as an agent.

    "Meichen, when is your nieceing?"

    "I''m starving!"

    Liu Cui sprawled carelessly on the sofa. With no men around, she''d already slipped off her jacket, revealing a tight tank top underneath, showcasing her decent figure.

    "She should be here soon; Qiqi is always punctual," Cai Meichen said as she poured a bottle of red wine into a decanter, perfectly timing it for when her niece arrived.

    "Jessica, I heard you''re an agent," Tao Xia asked. "Which celebrities have you represented? Anyone we''d know?"

    "Don''t call me ''Jessica.'' Wave that away," Liu Cui hurriedly gestured. She hated when people used her real name; it felt so outdated.

    But that was the name Cai Meichen had introduced her by, which bothered Liu Cui.

    "I used to manage some lesser-known artists, none that you''d know."

    "But now I manage Xiao Yinqiu!" Liu Cui said with a light chuckle, shrugging her shoulders. Last year, Xiao Yinqiu was one of the hottest actresses, propelled to national fame by a historical drama.

    Under normal circumstances, a star of her caliber wouldn''t end up in her hands.

    Which meant things were not normal. After bing famous, Xiao Yinqiu attracted the attention of some big capital; that''s quite normal, but the problem was that a certain boss wanted her to sleep with him.

    This kind of thing is all toomon in the entertainment circle, even regarded as typical social interaction.

    Whether they''re actresses or actors, many have had simr experiences.

    But not everyone goes with the flow, and Xiao Yinqiu chose to stand against it. She refused the boss, and the result was being shelved by herpany and drowned in negative publicity.

    And coincidentally, Liu Cui had also offended thepany executives, so she was assigned to manage Xiao Yinqiu.

    A suppressed actress and an unimportant agentˇŞit was a perfect match.

    But outsiders had no clue about all these intricacies.

    When they heard that Liu Cui managed a big star like Xiao Yinqiu, Liang XiaoLu and Tao Xia''s eyes immediately lit up.

    "Jessica, you''re amazing!" eximed Liang XiaoLu. "You''re Empress Xiao''s agent!"

    Empress Xiao was fans'' nickname for Xiao Yinqiu from the drama series.

    Liu Cui furrowed her brows and corrected, "I''ve told you to call me Jessica!"

    "Oh, Jessica," Tao Xia corrected herself. "Can you help me get Empress Xiao''s autograph next time?" Liang XiaoLu immediately asked with a smile.

    "No problem."

    "Our Qiuqiu has been in Jiangchengtely," Liu Cui said with a subtle wave of her hand.

    "Ah, that''s awesome!"

    "Thanks, Jessica..."

    Liang XiaoLu beamed with joy.

    At that moment, the sound of the door''s keypad unlocking came from the entrance.

    The door opened, and Jiang Yuqi, carrying an exquisitely wrapped shopping bag, walked into the room with a smile.

    But there was a man following her.

    "Yang, good to see you!" Liang XiaoLu quickly greeted Yang Hao.

    "Mr. Yang??"

    Cai Meichen was surprised, her mouth opening in astonishment. Who ever heard of an employee wanting to spend her birthday with her boss?

    So she had never nned to invite Yang Hao.

    The boss had shown up uninvited!!

    Meanwhile, Liu Cui, who was only wearing a tank top, was utterly bewildered: "Damn, a man!!"

 Chapter 238: 214, must feel involved (asking for monthly passes)

    Liu Cui''s voice naturally attracted everyone''s attention.

    Yang Hao unconsciously nced over, just as the other party covered her chest with her hands.

    Seeing this, Yang Hao was rendered speechless. There''s no problem with you covering up, but you haven''t even revealed anythingˇŞwhat''s the point of covering up?

    Besides, given your size, it waspletely unnecessary!

    If our little housekeeper wore a camisole, now that would be lethal!

    Yang Hao directly ignored this overdramatic woman and cheerfully said to Cai Meichen, "Director Cai, I heard it''s your birthday today, so I came to join the fun."

    "Wee, Mr. Yang."

    What else could Cai Meichen, a minor subordinate, say but wee?

    However, she stealthily red at her grandniece. With the leadership present, it was hard for the birthday banquet to be thoroughly enjoyable.

    "Meichen, is this your boss?"

    By this time, Liu Cui had put on her coat and was sizing up Yang Hao while asking.

    "Yes, this is our Mr. Yang."

    Cai Meichen then pointed to Liu Cui and introduced her. "Mr. Yang, this is my friend Liu Cui."

    "Call me Jessica!"

    Liu Cui stepped forward and extended her right hand.

    "Jessica, nice to meet you."

    Yang Hao shook hands with her with a smile on his face. Stay updated with §Ţ??

    "Auntie, happy birthday~"

    "I wish you grow younger and younger."

    At that moment, Jiang Yuqi passed over the gift she had bought for her auntie from LV, a scarf.

    She had just received a month''s sry, so her financial resources were limited.

    And this LV scarf cost her several thousand, which was pretty generous indeed.

    "Thank you, Qiqi!"

    Cai Meichen happily received the gift, feeling quite gratified. She had helped her grandniece quite a lot during her stay in Jiangcheng.

    Now her grandniece was living a good life and was repaying the favor, giving such an expensive gift in return.

    "Director Cai, happy birthday."

    "I wish you a bright future and prosperous wealth!"

    Yang Hao also handed over his gift.

    However, these two lines of blessing made Cai Meichen feel like vomiting blood.

    The blessings might sound okay at first nce, but today was Cai Meichen''s birthday, and Yang Hao, being the boss, had only offered professional blessings.

    It was inly telling her to work hard in the future!

    To receive such a blessing from the boss on your birthday!

    It was simply too blissful!!

    It could even make a worker feel so happy that they might suffocate!

    "Mr. Yang, you''re simply the contemporary Yang Bao~!"

    Liu Cui curled her lips and criticized, sticking up for her best friend.

    In her mind, she thought, even if you''re a big CEO, that doesn''t mean you can boss me around!

    One must criticize when it''s called for!

    After hermentary, she looked expectantly toward her best friend as if waiting for recognition.

    But instead, she found her friend staring nkly at the shopping bag in her hand, or more precisely, at the logo on it!

    Liu Cui''s gaze also followed her friend''s to the logo, and then couldn''t help but exim in shock, "Patek Philippe!"

    "Meichen, open it up and see!"

    Liu Cui was curious whether it really was a Patek Philippe watch inside or just such a packaging.

    "Mr. Yang, this gift..."

    As Cai Meichen understood Mr. Yang, if the shopping bag bore the Patek Philippe logo, then the item inside couldn''t possibly be a fake.

    The entry-level Patek Philippe watches cost around 150,000. The gift was way too extravagant.

    "Listen to your friend, go ahead and take a look."

    Yang Hao smiled and gestured with his hand.

    "Meichen, shall I help you open it..."

    Liu Cui was already eager.

    "I''d better do it myself!"

    Cai Meichen too wanted to experience the thrill of unboxing a Patek Philippe watch. She slowly unwrapped the packaging under the watchful eyes of several women.

    Then, the watch that Jiang Yuqi had helped choose appeared before everyone''s eyes.

    "It''s actually from the Gondolo collection!"

    Liu Cui was amazed and opened her mouth wide. As an agent, she was well-acquainted with various luxury brands.

    There are currently only four Patek Philippe Gondolo models avable for sale, and the birthday gift Mr. Yang gave to best friend was one of them. If she remembered correctly, the retail price was around 360,000.

    A subordinate''s birthday, and the boss gave a gift worth 360,000!

    Are you sure this is just a boss-subordinate rtionship??

    Liu Cui nced at Yang Hao again and spontaneously said, "Mr. Yang, I take back what I said earlier."

    "You''re not Yang Bao, you''re the good boss of Hua Country!"

    Yang Hao shrugged, finding the woman''s quick change of face amusing. "Dinner should start soon, I''m going to wash my hands."

    Having said that, Yang Hao confidently went to the restroom.

    And as soon as he left, Tao Xia couldn''t hold back. "Sister Cuicui..."

    "It''s Jessica!"

    "Oh, Jessica, is this watch very expensive?" Tao Xia asked curiously.

    Liang XiaoLu, who was also interested in this question, looked at Liu Cui as well. She knew that Patek Philippe was quite expensive, but she didn''t know exactly how much.

    "The retail price of this model is around 360,000."

    "What do you think, expensive or not?" Liu Cui asked them back.

    "Ah?"

    "360,000!!"

    Tao Xia and Liang XiaoLu exchanged puzzled looks, bothpletely dumbfounded.

    The price was beyond theirprehension.

    As preschool teachers, their monthly sries were less than four thousand, and yet someone''s birthday gift was worth 360,000!

    The disparity was just too stark!

    "No way, a watch for 360,000!"

    "It''s like daylight robbery!!" Tao Xia couldn''t help but blurt out her criticism.

    "Yang really is that same old Yang!"

    Liang XiaoLu had witnessed just how extravagant Yang could be. She had been with Jiang Yuqi on her first day at work and not only had seen Yang Hao''s 688-square-metre mansion, but also witnessed how he swept through Herm¨¨s without a second thought.

    Considering the financial prowess disyed that day, giving a watch worth 360,000 as a birthday gift seemed reasonable!

    "Qiqi, aren''t you shocked at all?"

    Tao Xia nced at Jiang Yuqi identally and noticed that this college ssmate was calmly ying with her phone, and couldn''t help but ask out of curiosity.

    It was a gift worth 360,000 after all!

    And she didn''t even bother to take a proper look at it.

    "Uh..."

    "Shocked!"

    "So expensive!!"

    Jiang Yuqi eximed with feigned astonishment.

    In her heart, though, she couldn''t help but silently scoff: Only 360,000, if you knew the boss spent over ny million in just one afternoon, you''d be in shock!

    "Qiqi, can you put a little heart into it?"

    "Your acting is too exaggerated!" Tao Xiained.

    Liang XiaoLu analyzed, "Qiqi must have helped pick the gift, that''s why she''s not surprised."

    "Right, Qiqi?"

    Hearing her say this, Cai Meichen also turned to look at her great-niece.

    "Mhm, Yang asked me what my aunt liked."

    "I remember my aunt took me to look at Patek Philippes once, and I mentioned this watch..." Jiang Yuqi responded truthfully.

    "Qiqi, are you out of your mind?"

    "You should have said your aunt likes houses," Liu Cui teased from the side.

    "Uh..."

    "Right!"

    "Next time I''ll say that!"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded with a smile, thinking to herself that if she really mentioned a house, the boss might actually give one.

    After all, he bought twelve in one go!

    "Meichen, you haven''t slept with your boss already, have you?"

    As Cai Meichen took the watch out of the box, Liu Cui leaned in and whispered the question into her ear.

    "Of course not!"

    Cai Meichen gave her friend an annoyed look.

    "We don''t have to hide things in our rtionship!"

    "Tell me~"

    Liu Cui teasingly squinted her eyes.

    "I''ve told you there''s nothing!"

    Cai Meichen shrugged: "We have a very innocent leader-subordinate rtionship."

    "Okay then."

    "I thought there was some juicy gossip!"

    Liu Cui felt somewhat disappointed. Knowing her friend as she did, if she denied it, it probably meant there really was nothing.

    "What are you all chatting about that''s so lively?"

    Just then, Yang Hao walked out of the bathroom after washing his hands.

    "Mr. Yang, is yourpany hiring?"

    Liu Cui asked with a smile.

    "They should be."

    "Do you think I qualify?" Liu Cui asked.

    "You should ask Director Cai about this, I''m just a puppet CEO~"

    Yang Hao said with a shrug and a smile.

    "Then for my birthday next month, do new hires get a Patek Philippe?"

    Liu Cui asked again with a smile.

    "Uh?"

    Yang Hao paused, and then said, "My head is a bit muddled, repeat that first sentence."

    "The first sentence?"

    Liu Cui thought for a moment then said, "Mr. Yang, is yourpany still hiring?"

    "Not hiring anymore!"

    Yang Hao replied decisively.

    "Uh??"

    This time it was Liu Cui who was taken aback.

    While Cai Meichen, Jiang Yuqi and the others all startedughing.

    "Mr. Yang, for such a big CEO to take back his words like this!" Liu Cui pouted and teased.

    "My thoughts were just a bit scattered earlier."

    "Hmm, they''re not scattered anymore..."

    In the System''s rating scheme, Liu Cui was at best a minor monster, and Yang Hao naturally didn''t n to have much to do with her.

    "Meichen, didn''t you say you were hungry just now?"

    "Everyone''s here now, we can start eating."

    Cai Meichen took the lead in getting things moving.

    "Hmm, today I have to drink a few more with Mr. Yang..."

    The birthday feast began.

    Everyone first joined Cai Meichen in blowing out the candles and then drank together, clinking sses.

    Since Yang Hao was the only man there, and his status was special, he became the target of a few women''s joint efforts.

    Actually, Yang Hao''s alcohol tolerance was quite good, but he couldn''t withstand the many people today, especially with Liu Cui, a "drinker" who often attended social events. After a few rounds, Yang Hao felt dizzy.

    However, perhaps the "Golden Sanit Body" came into y because even as his head was dizzy, he was far from drunk, and his consciousness remained exceptionally clear.

    On the contrary, the women who were intent on getting him drunk were showing varying degrees of drunkenness.

    Liang XiaoLu and Tao Xia, who had the worst alcohol tolerance, had already copsed on the sofa.

    Cai Meichen held her forehead with one hand, her eyes somewhat vacant and unfocused.

    And the young nanny Jiang Yuqi had flushed cheeks and a hazy gaze.

    At this moment, Liu Cui was probably the most sober. Although her face was red, she was still in good spirits.

    "Come on, let''s open another bottle!"

    Yang Hao began his counterattack, opening another bottle of champagne and pouring a ss each for Cai Meichen and Liu Cui.

    The nanny in this state couldn''t drink any more.

    Otherwise, the ns for NPC No. 5 would be ruined tonight.

    He didn''t like non-interactive bodies...

    These matters had to involve active participation from his nanny!

 Chapter 239: 215, NPC No. 5 is online (begging for monthly tickets)

    Before, Yang Hao thought the Golden Sanit Body only provided resistance to diseases and immunity to all poison.

    Today, he learned that it also granted the "never get drunk regardless of how much one drinks" attribute. After feeling increasingly dizzy, he made a trip to the restroom, and after relieving himself, his mind was surprisingly clear again, and he was only slightly tipsy.

    From now on, he would be like a bug at the dinner table.

    Aside from Yang Hao and the babysitter who was seven to eight parts drunk, the other four women had all passed out.

    Liu Cui, who had been talking tough earlier, even ran to the kitchen sink to throw up.

    Cai Meichen, a woman with a severe case of germophobia, had returned to her bedroom before she got drunk to ensure she could fall asleep in her familiar bed.

    "Yang, shall we go home?"

    The babysitter asked in a soft, mushy voice as she rubbed her forehead.

    "With things like this, let''s not go back."

    "Let Lu and Xiaxia sleep in one room, then put Jessica in Director Cai''s room."

    "Then there''s one room left..."

    As he said this, Yang Hao deliberately paused, observing the babysitter''s reaction. Perhaps because of the alcohol or thoughts on her mind, her cute little face blushed like two red apples.

    "There''s one room left for you to sleep in."

    "I''ll sleep on the sofa."

    Yang Haopleted the sentence.

    "Oh."

    Upon hearing this, the babysitter''s gaze revealed a trace of disappointment.

    The two of them together took care of settling the women.

    Then Yang Hao led the babysitter to her previously upied room. ording to the agreement, Yang Hao was to sleep on the sofa, but after leading the babysitter into the room, he didn''t leave. Instead, he asked with concern, "Qiqi, you''ve had a lot of drinks. It might be dangerous to be alone, in case you throw up in the middle of the night and choke on food residue, which could be fatal."

    There had been a news story about a drunk person who went to sleep after vomiting and tragically suffocated to death because the vomit blocked their airway.

    "Oh, so?"

    Looking into Yang Hao''s eyes, the babysitter asked.

    She was drunk but not dumb; she clearly understood the implications behind the words of this lecherous boss.

    "Well, I still fear for your safety," he said.

    "So, I''ll stay to take care of you..."

    Yang Hao said with righteous indignation.

    "You''re worried about my safety?"

    The babysitter pouted her small mouth, silently deriding in her heart: Your staying here poses the greatest danger, doesn''t it?

    However, Jiang Yuqi had already done most of the psychological preparation today. Plus, the alcohol had emboldened her, so she didn''t really care what the boss would do anymore.

    Thus, the babysitter didn''t say anything more but silently sat on the bed...

    "It''s really hot in here!"

    Yang Hao muttered and casually locked the bedroom door.

    The babysitter rolled her eyes and derided silently in her heart: It''s so hot, and you''re still locking the door!

    Click~

    Although mentally prepared, the babysitter still shyly turned off the light...

    "Qiqi, rest assured, Yang is not that kind of person."

    "..."

    "Qiqi, rest assured, Yang is not the kind of person who shirks responsibility."

    "..."

    "Yang, use both hands together!"

    "Yang, put a bit more strength into the left side..."

    "Mmm~ now the left side is stronger than the right..."

    "..."

    (Harmonious society, posting a picture for calming the scene.)

    Ding!

    An intimate rtionship with Jiang Yuqi detected.

    Initiating intimate rtionship management program...

    Name: Jiang Yuqi

    Age: 22

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 93

    (Note: An intimate partner with aprehensive quality score above 80 may be converted to an NPC, can receive tasks once a week, and has a chance of generating random tasks.)

    Intimate partner Jiang Yuqi qualifies for NPC conversion!

    [Yes] [No] Convert?

    Having been through this situation several times, Yang Hao was now very calm.

    And that his little babysitter scored the same as Meng was expected.

    After all, his little babysitter, in terms of stature or looks, was not inferior to Guan Mengmeng, and even had a significant advantage in height.

    Guan Mengmeng was the petite and adorable type, not tall.

    Although the babysitter could also be categorized as cute, at a height of 168cm, she was a bit more versatile.

    Yang Hao decisively chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC No. 5, Jiang Yuqi, officiallyes online!

    Reward for NPC No. 5: Exclusive spending money of 1,000,000,000 yuan!

    Since her score was the same as Guan Mengmeng''s, the reward of exclusive spending money was also the same.

    It''s all about ten little goals.

    Yang Hao checked the initial quest for NPC No. 5 again.

    Quest: [Filial Daughter]

    Quest Details: NPC No. 5 longs to bring her mother from her small hometown to Jiangcheng. Please help NPC No. 5 fulfill this wish by settling her motherfortably in Jiangcheng.

    Reward: One Intermediate Industry Card.

    Holy shit!!

    Intermediate Industry Card!

    Seeing the reward, Yang Hao was suddenly quite excited.

    ording to the System''s previous exnation, a Junior Industry Card''s reward is an industry worth over 1 billion, while an Intermediate Industry Card''s reward is an industry worth between 1 and 10 billion.

    That is to say, as long as hepletes this quest, Yang Hao will acquire an industry worth more than 1 billion but less than 10 billion.

    Regardless of the industry the System rewards this time, its value far exceeds that of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and the Haojue Club.

    Ding!

    Detection: NPC No. 5 is a Perfect Virginity.

    Extra Reward: 20 Attribute Points, five Study Cards.

    Just as Yang Hao was contemting how to quickly fulfill the nanny''s wish, the System''s voice rang out again.

    nice!

    My nanny is indeed pristine.

    Although many men say they don''t care about a woman''s past, in reality, who doesn''t want to drive a new car!

    So every time he hears about extra rewards, Yang Hao is still very happy.

    Not to mention the huge reward of 20 Attribute Points.

    Currently, Yang Hao''s Health Value and Kidney Energy Value are both maxed out, obtaining the "Golden Saint Body" and the "Indestructible Kidney."

    His Intelligence Value is 85, and Combat Power is 70.

    Yang Hao immediately used 15 of the points to increase his Intelligence Value.

    He added the remaining 5 points to his Combat Power.

    Ding!

    Congrattions Host, your Intelligence Value has reached 100!

    Host''s memory has undergone a qualitative change and has acquired the skills [Photographic Memory]!

    The System''s voice rang out once again.

    Yang Hao: Holy moly!!

    As his values gradually maxed out, Yang Hao''s abilities also became stronger, practically turning him into a "Three-Body Human" of the valley.

    Now, he is somewhat looking forward to whether he could be a great hero after maximizing his Combat Power.

    While Yang Hao was joyfully fantasizing, he suddenly felt a little hand ying with his brother...

    "Uh?"

    "Qiqi, what are you doing?"

    Yang Hao asked with a puzzled face.

    "I, I was just curious, how it can change..."

    The nanny said innocently.

    "Curious??"

    Yang Hao smirked, "Then open your mouth!"

    "Ah~~!"

    The nanny cooperated and opened her mouth.

    "Mhm, let me let you experience the process of its change right now..."

    The next moment.

    The nanny could only make "mmm mmm mmm" sounds.

    After a short while.

    Pleading voices came from the nanny in the darkness.

    "Master, I was wrong."

    "Whimper, Master..."

    In the bathroom.

    After vomiting, Liu Cui washed her face and her consciousness became a bit clearer.

    She walked out of the bathroom, didn''t return to the bedroom, but sat down on the living room sofa and lit a cigarette.

    She breathed out smoke rings while sobering up.

    At this moment, she just so happened to hear the soundsing from Jiang Yuqi''s room...

    Master?

    ying pretty wild!

    Well, the entertainment circle has even more variety.

    As a seasoned agent, Liu Cui had plenty of experience; being in the muck of the entertainment circle, she had seen and heard of more perverse things than in Ind Nation adult films.

    So, she wasn''t surprised.

    But as she sat in the living room smoking and sobering up for a good while, those sounds continued without pause.

    Wow, pretty impressive!

    For a rich man like him to have such stamina, rare!

    Originally, Liu Cui intended to sober up and leave since she still had some PR work tomunicate, but the sounds from the room piqued her curiosity.

    She wanted to see just how long Mr. Yang couldst~

    So, she smoked one cigarette after another.

    But with such soundssting for a while, it''s inevitable to have a physical reaction; as she smoked, her legs involuntarily crossed over one another...

 Chapter 240: 216, got another Red Buff (requesting monthly pass)

    Under the influence of alcohol, Liu Cui used Yang Hao''s expert technique, Shadowless Finger.

    As a single woman of a certain age,

    she possessed considerable skill in this area, especially now with a "catalyst."

    Thus, she quickly reached a spiritual high.

    While she was lying on the sofa, savoring the moment, Jiang Yuqi''s bedroom door opened, and Yang Hao came out, ready for a trip to the bathroom after finishing his battle.

    He then saw Liu Cui on the sofa, wearing Cai Meichen''s nightgown, but with the hem lifted up for convenience in her operation.

    Yang Hao was initially taken aback, but then he realized what was happening.

    I seem to have been tainted by this woman!

    Hmm, I am not clean anymore...

    While Yang Hao thought this to himself, Liu Cui frantically pulled down the hem of her dress, fumbled for a cigarette, stuffed it into her mouth, and took a forceful puff of smoke before saying, "I, I didn''t hear anything..."

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded, then as he entered the bathroom, he reminded her, "Remember to wash your handster."

    "Uh..."

    Liu Cui was socially dead, wishing she could dig out a vi with her feet in her slippers.

    Before Yang Hao returned from the bathroom, she had changed into her own clothes and fled the rental property.

    Yang Hao washed up briefly and then returned to his room.

    However, the young nanny, already tipsy and having endured two rounds of Yang Hao''s "military training," had fallen into a deep sleep, and was even emitting faint snores, perhaps due to exhaustion.

    Yang Hao rested his hand on a soft spot, and the nanny, usually obsessive about symmetry, had no reaction, showing she was truly exhausted.

    If it weren''t for the nanny''s severe symmetry OCD, there wouldn''t have been a second round considering her condition.

    Unaware, Yang Hao also fell asleep.

    But as he was sleeping soundly, he felt someone seem to hug him.

    Yang Hao instinctively thought it was the nanny and wrapped his arms around the person, but the person was mischievously wriggling into the covers...

    Was she rested now?

    Yang Hao had thought the nanny would sleep until morning.

    Turns out he had underestimated her strength.

    Soon, in the darkness, the two of them established a connection.

    The nanny transformed into a female knight.

    Yang Hao, who had been enjoying it all with his eyes closed, sleepily opened his eyes.

    Then, he saw the nanny still deep in sleep beside him.

    What the fuck??

    What''s going on??

    Yang Hao hurriedly looked at the female knight again.

    Director Cai???

    Yes, the female knight was none other than Cai Meichen!

    However, she seemed to be in a strange state, her eyes closed but with an expression of enjoyment on her face.

    No way?

    Don''t fucking tell me you walked into the wrong room?

    Yang Hao had read a news story about a bride, groom, and a helping best man spending the night in a bridal suite before the wedding.

    Then, the bride went to the bathroom in the middle of the night and walked into the wrong room upon her return, ending up having an encounter with the best man.

    Latter, she sued the best man for rape, but the court did not support her im.

    And there were plenty of other cases of people walking into the wrong rooms.

    Previously, Yang Hao had thought it was fucking ludicrous ˇŞ miswalking into a room is understandable, but mistaking the person??

    Even if it wasn''t intentional, it was taking advantage of the situation.

    There was another news story about three guys who thought a female inte celebrity was charging too much, so they decided to share the cost. After their turn, they secretly switched out, and it wasn''t until the third guy''s turn that the inte celebrity noticed...

    So if a stranger can tell something is wrong with someone they don''t know, then how could familiar couples not recognize each other!

    But now, as the beneficiary of such a mix-up, Yang Hao suddenly understood the logistics of walking into the wrong room.

    ```

    Whether it was intentional or not.

    Making a mistake is still making a mistake!

    It was because of the mistake that it felt so good...

    Amidst the faint calls of the nanny, Director Cai, who seemed to have entered the wrong room, reached the peak of his life over and over again.

    After it was all over, he left the scene as if nothing had happened.

    He didn''t even say a single word the whole time!

    Ding!

    The host has established an intimate rtionship with Cai Meichen.

    Entering the intimate rtionship processing program...

    Name: Cai Meichen

    Age: 34 years old

    Overall quality score: 79 points

    (Note 1: When the age of the intimacy partner exceeds 30 years, for every additional year over, the overall quality score is reduced by 3 points!)

    (Note 2: This intimacy partner''s overall quality score is below 80 points, and cannot be converted into an NPC!)

    (Note 3: An intimate partner with an overall quality score between 75 and 80 points has a certain chance of being converted into a color buff!)

    Ding!

    Detected that Cai Meichen can be converted into a Red Buff!

    [Yes][No] Convert?

    (Note 1: Red Buff can increase endurance by 30% and happiness chance by 50%, each defeat of the Red Buffsts seven days!)

    (Note 2: As a type of wild monster, defeating the Red Buff will randomly drop Gold Coins as well as rewards)

    (Note 3: Red Buff also has a certain chance of triggering quests)

    After Cai Meichen left, the System''s voice rang out in Yang Hao''s mind.

    So it''s a buff!

    With the experience of Yu Jiujiu, Yang Hao had already guessed that his Director Cai might turn into a buff.

    And he was right!

    But unlike with Yu Jiujiu, this Director Cai turned into a Red Buff.

    The attributes werepletely different from the Blue Buff.

    He decisively chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Red Buff Cai Meichen officially online!

    Reward: Exclusive Red Buff maintenance fund of 20,000,000 yuan!

    Perhaps it''s because the scores were simr, the rewards were exactly like the ones from Yu Jiujiu''s side.

    Yang Hao really hadn''t expected such a huge gain from a birthday banquet!

    This was a jackpot!!

    It''s just that, indeed he hadn''t nned on changing his rtionship with Cai Meichen so quickly.

    After all, she was his most capable subordinate, and he feared that a change in their rtionship could impact their work!

    But now it''s pointless to consider this issue anymore.

    There''s no helping it, this subordinate was just toopetent!

    He would have a good talk at thepany tomorrow.

    The next day.

    Yang Hao woke up after nine in the morning.

    The nanny had woken up earlier than him and had already dressed.

    However, upon seeing Yang Hao, the nanny''s gaze was somewhat evasive, her cheeks flushed red.

    With the help of alcohol, she had been quite unrestrainedst night.

    Now sober, Jiang Yuqi really didn''t know what to do.

    "Yang, you''rete for work."

    ```

    Jiang Yuqi really didn''t know what to say and just pointed at the clock on the wall.

    "Do you think I need to go to work?"

    Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "Oh....."

    Jiang Yuqi touched her chin, feeling somewhat embarrassed. After all, he was the CEO of the group and could go to work whenever he wanted.

    "And what''s with that way of addressing me!"

    "Do you remember how you called mest night?"

    Yang Hao looked at the nanny with a yful glint in his eyes.

    "Uh....."

    Jiang Yuqi''s face grew even more embarrassed.

    She remembered everything that happenedst night; after all, it was a night of great significance for her.

    It was just that at that moment, the term "master" was a kind of kink.

    Now, it was a little hard for the nanny to utter.

    "Xixi has already been taken to kindergarten by Manni."

    Not knowing how to respond, Jiang Yuqi changed the subject.

    "Mhm."

    Yang Hao nodded and didn''t tease the nanny any further.

    At this moment, it was just the two of them left in the rental house, as Cai Meichen and the other three workers had already left for work.

    Yang Hao didn''t linger either. He went back to Star Cloud Bay with Jiang Yuqi, then bathed, changed clothes, and headed to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    He was quite curious about how Cai Meichen would react to seeing him today.

    But Director Cai seemed as if nothing had happened, reporting on work as usual, without mentioning a word aboutst night''s events.

    "Um, aboutst night..."

    Just as Cai Meichen was preparing to leave, Yang Hao took the initiative to speak up.

    "I hope Mr. Yang doesn''t hurt Qiqi."

    Cai Meichen said seriously.

    She had her suspicions, but it wasn''t until this morning that she confirmed that her niece had indeed gotten together with her boss.

    Jiang Yuqi was already an adult, and these matters were not for her to manage.

    She just hoped that her boss wouldn''t hurt her niece.

    "I''m talking about us!"

    Yang Hao frowned.

    "What about us?"

    Cai Meichen looked at her boss with suspicion, appearing calm but feeling somewhat guilty.

    Because she had a dream about the boss.

    In that dream, they had an indescribable rtionship.

    So facing Yang Hao''s inquiry, she felt guilty.

    It was just a dream, he couldn''t possibly know!

    Comforting herself inwardly, Cai Meichen instinctively puffed out her chest.

    "Director Cai, are you trying to avoid responsibility?"

    Yang Hao confronted the issue directly; she had already be his Red Buff, and she thought she could escape?

    No way!!

    "Eh?"

    "What responsibility?"

    Cai Meichen had absolutely no recollection of her actions after getting drunk; she only remembered having a dream.

    Could the dream have been real??

    With that thought, Cai Meichen frozepletely, her mouth agape and unable to close.

    "Remember now?"

    Yang Hao stood up from the boss''s chair and teased, "I''ve only heard of some men who pull up their pants and forget everything."

    "I didn''t expect women to do it too!"

    Cai Meichen took a deep breath, trying to steady her emotions before asking with a trembling voice, "Didst night really happen?"

    "What else?"

    Yang Hao shrugged.

    "Impossible."

    "Why can''t I remember?" Cai Meichen was still struggling.

    "You have a mole on your left side."

    "You never told me that!"

    Yang Hao said with a smile.

    "Uh, this!"

    Cai Meichen waspletely bbergasted, and despite being ready to leave, she sat back down on the couch.

    The dream was real.

    She actually had a more-than-friendly rtionship with her boss!

    The key was that her boss also had that kind of rtionship with her niece.....

    "Alcohol is such a troublemaker!"

    "I drank too much as well."

    Yang Hao sighed, first ming the alcohol.

    Then he continued, "But, I''m someone who never shies away from responsibility. What happened, happened."

    "Meichen, how about we solve this issue like this."

    "I''ll give you a 208-square-meter apartment in Linjiang Garden, along with a car you like, and it''s very likely that you''ll soon be directly in charge of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group..."

    Cai Meichen was about to say thatst night was a misunderstanding, to act as if nothing had happened.

    And then not to tell her niece.

    Instead, Yang Hao had directly proposed such conditions.

    Houses and cars were secondary for a strong woman like Cai Meichen.

    But thest point was fatally attractive to her.

    In Cai Meichen''s past career, her greatest agony was that despite her exceptional abilities, she never found a "wise ruler."

    She relished power and truly wanted to control apany.

    Especially her recent experience as acting CEO, which made her more addicted to the feeling of holding power.

    So she really couldn''t refuse thest condition made by Yang Hao!

    "I have one condition..."

    After a moment of silence, Cai Meichen spoke in a low voice.

    "I won''t tell Qiqi."

    Yang Hao replied cheerfully.

    "Yes, we absolutely can''t let Qiqi find out!" Cai Meichen reiterated seriously.

    "Don''t worry, as long as you and I don''t tell, she won''t be able to find out."

    As he spoke, Yang Hao approached the Red Buff in front of him.

    At this moment, she was sitting on the couch, and Yang Hao stood before her, giving a pressing presence akin to an imminent attack.

    Director Cai hesitated for a moment, then personally began to loosen the somewhat ck belt of her boss...

    Ah, this is what a sensible subordinate, a caring buff, is like!

    Today is Monday.

    A new week has begun.

    So, let''s start with the Red Buff!!

    Yang Hao had always been curious about how the severely germophobic Director Cai would handle the details of this affair.

    And now, the answer was about to be revealed...

 Chapter 241: 217, Monday, double buff starts (asking for monthly pass)

    ```

    "Boss, have you taken a shower?"

    Just as Yang Hao silently waited for what woulde next, Cai Meichen suddenly stopped.

    "Uh, I did."

    Yang Hao indeed had showered and changed his clothes after returning to Star River Bay in the morning.

    "How about taking another shower?"

    "There''s a bathroom in the rest area of the office, right?" Cai Meichen suggested.

    Yang Hao looked down into her eyes, "Do you think I''m dirty?"

    "A little..."

    Director Cai spoke frankly and then added, "After all, it''s something that will be consumed, so we really should pay attention to hygiene!"

    Facing the candid Director Cai, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh.

    It suddenly urred to him that ssic ad: Bathing makes you healthier!

    "Then you go shower."

    The corners of Yang Hao''s mouth lifted slightly, as he wanted to trouble this patient with a severe case of germaphobia.

    "Fine."

    Cai Meichen figured that if she did it herself, it would be more reassuring.

    So, Yang Hao took Director Cai to the rest room that only Yibao had been in.

    Then Director Cai began to seriously clean her boss.

    Given her age, she naturally had some experience, but her strong, independent personality and high standards meant she hadn''t had a boyfriend for many years, and her skills were somewhat rusty.

    However, Director Cai was smart and had strong learning abilities. A little review in her mind, and she mastered the process fluently again.

    But in the end, Yang Hao mischievously got in her face, just to see how this germaphobe would cope.

    However, to Yang Hao''s surprise, Director Cai, seemingly at the peak of her life, appeared to forget she had a germaphobia altogether, looking utterly content and even damn licked her lips, striking a stark contrast!

    Wow!

    Yang Hao was inwardly moved by this.

    At that moment, the voice of the System echoed in his mind.

    Ding!

    Congrattions host for defeating the Red Buff, and gaining the Red Buff effect for one week.

    Ding!

    This is the first time the Red Buff has been defeated since it came online.

    Dropped cash: 18.88 million!

    A Skill Card!

    Director Cai rocks!

    Yang Hao silently cheered for Director Cai in his heart.

    The maintenance fund for buffs was only 20 million.

    And the first-time drop reward was 18.88 million!

    That felt really good.

    Yang Hao immediately used the Skill Card.

    Ding!

    Congrattions host on acquiring the skill [Insightful Eye for People].

    (Note: Activate the Insightful Eye for People feature, which canprehensively assess the target individual''s work capability.)

    Seeing the introduction of this skill, Yang Hao was thrilled.

    Actually, the most crucial thing for a boss is the ability to judge and employ people effectively. As long as the right people are used, one could truly be a hands-off manager, as the subordinates would naturally conquer the world for them!

    And all you would need to do is sit back, possess your empire, and enjoy life.

    Wanting to test this skill, Yang Hao directly used [Insightful Eye for People] on Cai Meichen.

    Ding!

    System scanning...

    Target individual information collection sessful.

    Target individual''s name: Cai Meichen

    Age: 34

    Work ability grade: A

    Integrity grade: A

    Areas of expertise: Administrative management, corporate operation.

    (Note 1: Work ability grade ssification: S, A, B, C, D)

    (Note 2: Integrity grade ssification: S, A, B, C, D)

    About half a minuteter, the System provided feedback.

    And the "Double A" rating should be significant recognition for Cai Meichen.

    The so-called integrity grade is probably about loyalty, which means that Director Cai, given an A rating by the System, is very likely not to jump ship for no good reason.

    Moreover, her rtionship with him had undergone a qualitative change, making it even less likely for her to leave.

    Very nice!

    Indeed, Director Cai was very capable.

    Feeling very pleased, Yang Hao directly transferred three million to this Red Buff, "Buy a car you like; let me know if the money isn''t enough."

    Cai Meichen was a typical urban white-cor worker who liked somewhat petty-bourgeois things. This group often has a good ie, able to afford entry-level luxury items, but can''t afford the really expensive ones.

    Thus, this group is quite contradictory, seen by the rich as "elegantly poor" and by the poor as "elegantly rich."

    They too would like to make a grand gesture and join the ranks of the truly wealthy, but their wallets aren''t thick enough.

    And Yang Hao''s three million could naturally change Cai Meichen''s "elegantly poor" situation.

    If Yang Hao had given her only tens of thousands at this moment, with Director Cai''s pride, she would definitely have refused, since she sought an element of equality at heart.

    But with three million mming down, she indeedcked the courage to refuse.

    The CEO office.

    Xu Yali leaned over to Sun Xinyi''s workstation and whispered, "Director Cai''s work report today took a bit long, didn''t it?"

    "Maybe it''s because Yang hasn''t been to thepany recently, so there''s a lot of backlog," Sun Xinyi replied nonchntly.

    "Xinyi, you''re soid-back."

    ```

    "You might have a newpetitor before you know it."

    Xu Yali sighed softly.

    "Whatpetitor?"

    "I''ve never intended topete for anything because what I''ve received has already been plenty."

    Sun Xinyi shook her head nonchntly and then subconsciously touched her belly, her greatest wish at the moment was to have a child for Yang, and now it seemed this wish was about to be fulfilled.

    Because her usually regr period was three dayste, she decided to wait until the weekend, and if there still was no sign, she would go to the hospital for a checkup.

    "Okay, that''s really a case of the eunuch being more anxious than the emperor!"

    "How about going for grilled fish for lunch?"

    Seeing Sun Xinyi as unppable as ever, Xu Yali simply changed the subject.

    "Sure!"

    Sun Xinyi smiled and nodded, "I''ve been craving something spicy."

    As the two of them were chatting quietly, the door to the president''s office opened, and Cai Meichen and Yang Hao walked out one after another, discussing work-rted matters.

    Everything seemed very normal, no different from any other day.

    "Mr. Yang..."

    Thedies from the president''s office all stood up at their stations to greet him, Yang Hao nodded slightly, and then went straight to the elevator.

    He had finished his work and was going to y for a Blue Buff, and then he would be boosted by dual buffs for the week!

    Having left the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, Yang Hao went to an address provided by Yu Jiujiu, arriving at a neighborhood called "Beautiful Garden."

    It was an oldplex nearing 30 years of age, where Yu Jiujiu rented a small two-bedroom apartment of 60 square meters, with dated decor and not much furniture.

    Yet despite the dpidated state of the apartment, it was kept very clean, with everything neatly arranged.

    "Hao, take a seat."

    "I''ll pour you a ss of water."

    Facing her old ssmate, Yu Jiujiu''s feelings wereplicated, although they had never explicitly defined what their rtionship was.

    But after he lent her a million without asking for anything in return and they became intimately involved.

    Plus, with his status as a CEO, Yu Jiujiu was clear about her own ce in the picture.

    She didn''t even dare to consider her position; what did she amount to?

    She probably was just a transient figure in his life journey, nothing more. It''s just that they had met rather early, and on theter road, he encountered...

    "Dongdong, how is your recovery going?"

    After spending a week in the hospital recovering from cochlear imnt surgery, Yu Dongdong was already discharged and was lying in the second bedroom.

    "Pretty good."

    "The doctor said it''ll be about a month before we can switch it on for tuning, and then he can start rehabilitation training."

    Yu Jiujiu was quite happy about her brother''s surgery, one of the few pieces of good news in her otherwise troubled life.

    "That''s good to hear."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, "How''s your mother doing?"

    "The same."

    Yu Jiujiu pointed toward the master bedroom; her mother had been bedridden for years with a cerebral thrombosis.

    Yang Hao nodded again and didn''t inquire further, "Is it convenient for you to go out?"

    "I''ll take you somewhere."

    "Okay, let me tell Dongdong."

    Yu Jiujiu agreed and then went to the door of the second bedroom, gesturing to Yu Dongdong who was lying on the bed.

    Thanks to the System that had granted Yang Hao a full-level Sign Language skill, he could understand what was beingmunicated.

    Yu Jiujiu was telling her brother that she and her boyfriend were going out for a bit and asked him to feed their mother...

    Seeing his former crush gesture ''boyfriend,'' Yang Hao felt a warm satisfaction inside, as if a part of his unfulfilled desires was being fulfilled.

    The two went downstairs together, with Yu Jiujiu getting into the passenger seat of the Wenjie M9.

    Yang Hao had recently taken a liking to driving this Wenjie car, mainly because of its intelligent driving features and the ample space in the back, which was really handy.

    "A small gift."

    Yang Hao handed a Patek Philippe watch to Yu Jiujiu first.

    He had over twenty of them and wasn''t going to finish giving them away anytime soon.

    "Is it some special asion today?" Yu Jiujiu asked curiously.

    "Who said gifts could only be given on holidays?" Yang Hao replied with a smile.

    "Yes, that''s true."

    Yu Jiujiu, not one to put on airs, immediately opened the package to find a very delicate watch inside.

    "Wow, it''s beautiful!"

    The dial was studded with diamonds that glistened; no woman could resist such a thing.

    But Yu Jiujiu didn''t recognize the Patek Philippe brand, as someone who had been fully absorbed in the struggle of life, she did not have the luxury to pay attention to luxury brands.

    "Do you really like it?"

    "Yes."

    "Thank you~"

    Yu Jiujiu wore it proudly on her wrist and even took a photo to send to her best friend, Wang Jingxue.

    She was probably the only friend to whom she could share the joys and sorrows of her life.

    At this time, Foot Bath City had not yet started serving clients.

    Wang Jingxue was in the break room chatting with a few colleagues about which clients were generous, which had tipped extra, and topics such as a certain "brother"sting only one minute.

    Upon receiving the photo from her best friend, she opened it, then zoomed in several times: Holy shit, this is a Patek Philippe!

    Wang Jingxue eximed.

    The technicians nearby were immediately drawn to the excitement.

    People in their line of work tended to know their luxury brands, as they needed to discern whether a man was truly wealthy and if the rich people they encountered were the real deal.

    Moreover, theirs was one of the most vain groups, naturally interested in luxury items.

    "It seems like it''s really a Patek Philippe!"

    "Mr. Huang has the same model, he said it''s worth four hundred and eighty thousand or so!"

    "The retail price is 480,000. I checked it out before!"

    "Jingxue, which sister hasnded a big fish??"

 Chapter 242: 218, Orphans and Widowed Mothers in Poverty (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    Sitting in the passenger seat of Wenjie''s car, Yu Jiujiu quickly received feedback from her good friend Wang Jingxue.

    "Jiujiu, that watch is a Patek Philippe, worth 480,000, do you know that?"

    Wang Jingxue understood her friend very well, she knew that the other person didn''t pay attention to luxury brands, so she might not be aware of the price of the watch she was wearing.

    Sure enough, after seeing the message from Wang Jingxue, Yu Jiujiu was dumbfounded, her mouth agape in surprise. She turned to look at Yang Hao who was driving and couldn''t help but asked, "Hao, did you spend 480,000 on this watch for me??"

    "The price isn''t important."

    "As long as you like it."

    In fact, Yang Hao didn''t remember how much the watch he gave to Yu Jiujiu cost; after all, he had bought it in a bundle, and just randomly chose one he thought was quite suitable for her.

    Although he did not give a clear response, Yang Hao''s attitude was basically a tacit consent.

    Yu Jiujiu took another look at the watch on her wrist, her feelings became even moreplicated. She already felt indebted to this old ssmate, and now he had given her a watch worth 480,000. She really didn''t know what to say.

    "Hao, I don''t deserve your kindness towards me."

    Yu Jiujiu said, looking down with a sense of inferiority.

    Their statuses were so different now, she was no longer the dazzling moonlight she had once been.

    "I think it''s worth it!"

    Yang Hao replied indifferently, with a domineering CEO tone implying "it only matters what I think, not what you think."

    But these words, to Yu Jiujiu''s ears, were unexpectedly moving. Having endured so much hardship, even a slight sweetness was enough to fill her heart.

    And now, Yang Hao had given her not just a touch of sweetness, he had practically plunged her into a jar of honey.

    Linjiang Garden.

    As the property owner, Yang Hao drove directly into the underground parking garage.

    Due to the recent downturn in the real estate industry, developers were including a free parking space with each 208 square meter apartment to boost sales.

    Hence, Yang Hao had a total of 12 parking spaces here, which made parking very convenient.

    After parking the car, Yu Jiujiu followed Yang Hao into the elevator without asking too many questions.

    She thought the old ssmate probably wanted to take her home and do something he was interested in, and she naturally had an amodating attitude towards this, even a little expectation.

    Lately, she asionally thought back to that night at Foot Bath City. She had be ustomed to theck of intimacy for a long time, but such a thing was like a faucet valve; once opened, the water continues to flow out, and even when the valve is closed, you look forward to the day when it opens again.

    Therefore, Yu Jiujiu was feeling nervous, yet also filled with a bit of anticipation at the moment.

    The reason for her nervousness was that today''s atmosphere was entirely different from that of Foot Bath City. In the environment of Foot Bath City, it seemed natural to do such a thing, but today waspletely different.

    Yang Hao took Yu Jiujiu to the 19th floor, feeling that this floor number matched her name well.

    He entered the fingerprint to unlock the door and opened it.

    What came into view was a spacious living room about eight meters wide. Since it was finely decorated when handed over, the basic household appliances were included, but there wasn''t much furniture.

    Items like beds and sofas all needed to be purchased separately.

    "Hao, is this your house?"

    In Yu Jiujiu''s eyes, this apartment was already at the pinnacle of luxury housing, so she instinctively assumed it was Yang Hao''s home.

    "No, this is your home."

    Yang Hao replied with a cheerful smile.

    "Ah?"

    Yu Jiujiu turned her head, her eyes full of suspicion and shock.

    "This house has no furniture; you should get some and then move in here."

    Yang Hao took the hand of his old moonlight as they walked through the house.

    "This..."

    Yu Jiujiu was inwardly so shocked she was at a loss for words, wearing a stunned expression, being led by Yang Hao like a marite, her mind nk.

    A house this big, just for her to live in?

    The million-yuan loan and that 480,000 watch had already made her feel like she could never repay what she owed Yang Hao in this lifetime.

    And then came this trump card!

    The house must have been around two hundred square meters, right?

    Yu Jiujiu was somewhat aware of the housing prices in Jiangcheng. The average price for normal residential housing was around 15,000 per square meter, but that average was because of the many low-priced houses in the suburbs. The price per square meter for houses in the city usually started at over 20,000, and such luxury apartments were even higher, averaging over 30,000.

    A two hundred square meter house would total six million!

    This was an astronomical figure that Yu Jiujiu didn''t even dare to think about.

    "Hao, where I live now is actually pretty good,"

    "This ce doesn''t suit my status!"

    After being stunned for a while, Yu Jiujiu shook her head and spoke.

    "That ce isn''t fitting for your status."

    Yang Hao waved his hand, looking into the eyes of his old moonlight and said, "You''re my person now, living here is what suits your status!"

    "I''ll transfer another sum of money to you in a moment, then you should decorate this ce and move in as soon as you can."

    "That way, it will also be more convenient for me when Ie to see you."

    Having said that, Yang Hao took the still bewildered old moonlight into his arms.

    Although there was no furniture in the house, there was a bathtub in the master bedroom''s bathroom, and the double vanity was also quite spacious...

    (For a harmonious start, posting pictures to secure the thread)

    Ding!

    Congrattions, Host has sessfully defeated Blue Buff.

    88,000 in cash dropped!

    Attribute Points *1!

    After clearing the Blue Buff, the "System" issued another notification.

    The amount of cash burst from monsters is random, but apart from the initial drop, arge percentage of the cash from buff mobs is likely to be more than that from regr monsters.

    For instance, back at Natasha''s, Yang Hao had typically earned a few hundred thousand from drops, but with Yu Jiujiu, he directly hit a whopping 880,000.

    He rounded the figure up and transferred one million to Yu Jiujiu, asking her to decorate the house and move in as soon as possible.

    Looking at the long string of zeros in the text message, Yu Jiujiu was once again stupefied.

    In the environment of Foot Bath City, even though she kept herself clean, she heard many topics about being kept.

    There were many women willing to offer themselves for ten or twenty thousand a month.

    She even heard that was the going rate for some female university students.

    Yu Jiujiu knew she was somewhat attractive, but she had never been so vain as to think she was worth that much.

    While many things can''t be measured by money, the reality was that it was nearly impossible for a woman her age to have a man willing to spend so much on her.

    But Yang Hao had done just that, without any empty talk or false promises.

    At this moment, Yu Jiujiu felt that anything she might say would be weak and pale inparison, and she could only silently repay him with her actions.

    Whatever he wanted, she would try her utmost to satisfy!

    "Get familiar with the house, n out the decoration by yourself, I''ve got work to do, I need to go now," he said.

    With both buffs secured, Yang Hao no longer lingered and, after reminding Yu Jiujiu, left theplex alone.

    Yu Jiujiuy in the dry bathtub to rest for a while, waiting until her energy was somewhat restored before getting up, heading to the sink, and quickly freshening up.

    Barefoot, she stepped out of the bathroom and wandered around the two-hundred-square-meter apartment, her mind still grappling with the surreal feeling as if all of this were a dream.

    While Yu Jiujiu was lost in her thoughts, her best friend Wang Jingxue sent her a video call request.

    By then Yu Jiujiu had gotten dressed and epted the video call immediately.

    The familiar face appeared on her phone screen, but it was filled with astonishment, "Jiujiu, are you at Mr. Yang''s ce?"

    Yu Jiujiu was standing in the living room at the time, the spacious hall and the balcony serving as her background.

    Through the screen, Wang Jingxue could sense that her best friend must be in a veryrge house.

    "Sort of," she replied.

    "The house is his, but he''s letting me live here..."

    Yu Jiujiu repeated everything Yang Hao had said to her just now.

    "True love!"

    "It must be true love!"

    "Jiujiu, you''ve struck it rich, just don''t forget your friends, okay?"

    Wang Jingxue''s face was full of envy, then she couldn''t help butment, "Back in our school days, quite a few guys had crushes on me, howe none of them were such deeply infatuated CEOs!"

    Star Cloud Bay.

    The nanny Jiang Yuqi slept half the day before she finally woke uppletely.

    She grabbed her mobile phone from the bedside table and frowned when she saw the notifications.

    While she had been asleep, her mother had actually called her five times.

    This surely meant something urgent was happening.

    Jiang Yuqi hurriedly called her mother back.

    The call was quickly connected, "Qiqi, why didn''t you answer your phone? You had me worried to death."

    "I was too exhausted yesterday and have been sleeping," Jiang Yuqi exined briefly, then quickly asked, "Mom, has something happened at home?"

    "I fell off my electric bike by ident and broke my leg."

    "I couldn''t reach you, and both Hai and Meichen had their phones switched off; no idea what they''re up to!"

    "What? A fracture?"

    "Is it serious??"

    Jiang Yuqi was shocked; one reason she didn''t want her younger brother to move to Jiangcheng was the fear that there would be nobody to take care of her mother back home.

    And just a few days into her brother''s arrival, an incident had indeed urred at her mother''s end.

    "It''s not too serious, but the doctor says I''ll need to rest in bed for a month or two!"

    "There goes the new job I just found..." the voice of Jiang Shuyun on the phone was filled with an irrepressible sense of helplessness.

    "Qiqi, you bettere back!"

    "Otherwise, nobody will take care of your mother; I can only help out temporarily."

    Then another voice emerged from the other end of the line.

    Jiang Yuqi recognized the voice as that of her aunt, Jiang Shufen.

    "I understand, Auntie, I''m on my way back now."

    "I''m sorry to trouble you to help for a few more hours..." Jiang Yuqi pleaded.

    "I must leave soon, you hurry up!!" the voice responded, and then the call ended.

    Changshi, Henghe County Central Hospital.

    Jiang Shufen handed the phone back to her sister Jiang Shuyun, who was lying in the hospital bed, then told her, "Qiqi will be back soon."

    "I won''t stay at the hospital anymore, I need to pick up my grandson from school. If you need anything, just call the nurse," she said.

    On the hospital bed, Jiang Shuyun gave a slight nod, without adding anything more.

    This younger sister of hers had always looked down on her, just because they were a widow and orphans and lived a poor life!

 Chapter 243: 219, surrender early and enjoy early~ (asking for monthly tickets)

    Jiang Shuyun fell off her bike and it was a passer-by who helped call 120. It wasn''t until she was alone in the hospital that she called her younger sister, Jiang Shufen.

    The rtionship between the two sisters was not particrly close, yet it wasn''t bad either; like most rtives, they didn''t contact each other much, only meeting at asions like weddings or funerals.

    But that also depended on how well you were doing. As the saying goes, "In poverty, no one inquires, but in wealth, even distant rtives in deep mountains reach out."

    Jiang Shuyun had always lived an orphaned life with her widowed mother, and naturally, rtives looked down on her, knowing there wouldn''t be any benefits to gain from her family, no aid to receive, and if they became too close they might even be asked to lend money.

    So now, after managing to contact her niece, Jiang Yuqi, Jiang Shufen left the hospital. After all, it was just a fracture; it would heal with some rest. Why should she consider it more important than her three-year-old grandson?

    Elsewhere.

    Jiang Yuqi packed her luggage simply and then prepared to call her boss to ask for a few days off.

    But before she could make the call, Yang Hao had already arrived home.

    "Yang, you''vee back at just the right time, I need to take a few days off to return to my hometown."

    Upon seeing her boss, with whom she''d just taken a significant step in their rtionship, Jiang Yuqi immediately said with teary eyes.

    "Something happened?"

    Yang Hao paused; in fact, he returned home precisely to start the initial task with his housekeeper.

    After all, the reward was an Intermediate Industry Card!

    But upon arriving home, his housekeeper spoke of returning to her hometown and was quite emotional.

    "My mother was hospitalized..."

    Jiang Yuqi promptly mentioned the incident of her mother falling off an electric bike and fracturing a bone.

    "I see, then I will go back with you!"

    On the drive back, Yang Hao was thinking of a reason to start the task.

    Yet, the opportunity was now presenting itself to him.

    "What?"

    "Yang, you want to apany me back?"

    Jiang Yuqi was somewhat startled, never expecting Yang Hao to take her matters so seriously.

    "I''m not at ease with you going back alone."

    Yang Hao further exined, "Hai and Director Cai have flown to Capital City; they won''t be back for three days."

    That morning Cai Meichen had reported to him about her work, saying she was going to Capital City to attend an official media industry conference, which Yang Hao was supposed to attend. However, the cker CEO naturally preferred to stay away and let Cai Meichen attend in his stead.

    Jiang Xiaohai, as the driver, was brought along, and apanying them was the CEO''s office assistant, Fan Linlin.

    This was why Jiang Shuyun couldn''t reach Cai Meichen and Jiang Xiaohai earlier; they were both on a ne at the time.

    "Thank you, Yang."

    At that moment, Jiang Yuqi actually felt quite helpless, but Yang Hao''s words warmed her heart, and she immediately flung herself into his embrace.

    "Alright."

    "Let''s hurry and go!"

    Yang Hao patted the housekeeper''s back reassuringly, and then they left the house together.

    Jiang Yuqi''s hometown was Henghe County in Changshi, over four hundred kilometers away from Jiangcheng.

    Driving back would take about four hours or so, and the smart driving feature of the Wenjie M9 was very handy now. The driver only needed to sitfortably in the driver''s seat.

    With his hands free, Yang Hao could touch the leg and the knee of the person in the passenger seat.

    But for the housekeeper with symmetricalpulsive disorder, it was ufortable because, due to the spatial constraints, she could only be touched on her left leg and left knee.

    So after driving halfway, she took the initiative to switch seats with Yang Hao, taking the driver''s seat, allowing her right side to be essible to Yang Hao, who sat in the passenger''s seat...

    Yep, left side for the first half of the journey, right side for the second halfˇŞnow that''s symmetry.

    Comfortable!

    Henghe County Central Hospital.

    In the ward.

    Shortly after Jiang Shufen left, Jiang Shuhui, the third sister, rushed to the hospital from the countryside home.

    As soon as she learned of her eldest sister''s injury and hospitalization, she immediately dropped her farm work and hurried over.

    Although rtives like Jiang Shufen made up the majority, there were also those rare ones who offered timely help.

    Like Jiang Shuhui, for instance. The sisters of the Jiang family all hailed from a rural background, but the eldest, Jiang Shuyun, and the second, Jiang Shufen, married city dwellers and naturally settled in the county town.

    Jiang Shuhui, however, married a farmer and stayed in the countryside. Although her family''s financial situation was also quite average, she looked after her eldest sister''s family reasonably well, asionally bringing some vegetables when she visited the city.

    Now, knowing that her eldest sister had broken her leg and had no one to take care of her, she hurried to the hospital in a p.

    "Youngest sister, you''ve made such a fuss over nothing!"

    "Qiqi is on her way back."

    Seeing her youngest sister, Jiang Shuyun felt warm inside, but she still politely demurred.

    "Qiqi can''t get back from Jiangcheng as fast as I can."

    "Besides, there''s not much going on at home right now, and I can also check in on Jiajia."

    Jiang Shuhui was forty this year, but she married early; her eldest daughter was already twenty, and her youngest daughter, seventeen, was studying in Henghe No.1 Middle School and lived in the dormitory.

    "What did the doctor say?" Jiang Shuhui asked.

    "Nothing serious, they''ve put on a cast already, said it should heal with a month or two of rest." Jiang Shuyun waved off the concern.

    "You''ll need to be careful next time you''re on the electric bike; there are more cars on the road these days, and neither Qiqi nor Xiaohai are around to watch over you..."

    Jiang Shuhui cautioned while she peeled an apple for her eldest sister.

    While a fracture was not a big deal, not having someone to care for her was problematic, with things like going to the bathroom and getting food bing challenges.

    With her youngest sister there to care for her, Jiang Shuyun naturally suffered less.

    "And that second sister of ours, she could have at least waited for me to arrive before leaving."

    After eating, Jiang Shuhui tidied up the bed and table, then couldn''t help butin about her second sister, Jiang Shufen.

    "Ruirui has just started kindergarten, she could have waited for me to pick him up from school."

    Jiang Shuyun, the eldest in the family, understood her second sister''s thoughts, but she still spoke in her defense, as they were siblings after all, and the sister hade to help in the hospital, so it wasn''t right to expect too much.

    "They are all excuses; Xiaorong has time to pick up the child!"

    Jiang Shuhui''s Xiaorong is Jiang Shufen''s daughter-inw, who stayed home unemployed after giving birth and currently doesn''t have a job.

    "Every family has its own difficult scriptures."

    Jiang Shuyun gently shook her head.

    "By the way, how is Hai doing in Jiangcheng?"

    "Has he found a job?" Jiang Shuhui changed the subject.

    "He has, he''s driving for a big corporation, earning seven to eight thousand a month!"

    Jiang Shuyun was quite satisfied with her son''s job, as she had been worried he wouldn''t find suitable work in Jiangcheng, but he soonnded a well-paying job.

    "That''s impressive!"

    "Hai is really making something of himself!" Jiang Shuhui eximed. In Henghe County, sries reached only two to three thousand, but now her nephew was making two or three times that.

    "They say Qiqi''s boss helped out." said Jiang Shuyun.

    "Is that so!"

    Jiang Shuhui nodded, "By the way, sister, does Qiqi have a boyfriend yet?"

    "I don''t think so." Jiang Shuyun shook her head.

    "Qiqi is pretty and has high standards; she needs to find someone with good conditions!"

    "I just hope she finds a responsible man and doesn''t end up like me..." Jiang Shuyun sighed softly. Her man had run off with another woman when her daughter was just five, leaving them behind.

    "Don''t worry, Qiqi seems like a girl with good fortune!"

    Jiang Shuhui spoke tofort her.

    As the sisters were chatting, sudden hurried footsteps echoed in the hallway, and then Jiang Yuqi walked into the ward: "Mom, how are you feeling?"

    "Qiqi, you''re back already!"

    Jiang Shuyun had expected her daughter to arrive muchter, considering the more than four hundred kilometers separating them, and the fact that Henghe County didn''t have a high-speed rail connection. One had to go to Changshi first, then take a bus back from there.

    While Jiang Shuyun wondered how her daughter returned so quickly, Yang Hao, who was following behind Jiang Yuqi, entered her line of sight.

    "Qiqi, who is this?"

    Jiang Shuyun had just been discussing with her sister whether her daughter had a boyfriend, and now she had brought someone home.

    The man was tall and smartly dressed, looking quite like a gentleman.

    "Uh, this is... my boss."

    Jiang Yuqi didn''t know how to introduce Yang Hao''s identity; after all, while they had be intimate, their rtionship wasn''t clearly defined.

    "Auntie, hello."

    "My name is Yang Hao."

    Yang Hao didn''t mind appearing in any particr role, he greeted Jiang Shuyun, who was lying on the hospital bed, with a smile.

    "So you''re Qiqi''s boss."

    "It was trouble for you to make the trip."

    Hearing that he was just her daughter''s boss, Jiang Shuyun could not hide her disappointment, having hoped her daughter was bringing home a son-inw.

    At first nce, though, she had a good impression of Yang Hao.

    Jiang Yuqi quickly inquired about her mother''s condition, then went to ask the doctor. After receiving simr answers from both, her mind, which had been heavy with concern all the way, finally settled.

    "Third Aunt, thank you for your trouble."

    "You''ve been at the hospital all afternoon. Go and rest."

    After understanding the situation with her mother, Jiang Yuqi quickly asked her third aunt Jiang Shuhui to rest. She had been at the hospital for a long time.

    "Trouble? We''re all family here!"

    "It''s not tiring just being in the hospital."

    Jiang Shuhui waved her hands dismissively, then added, "As for you, Qiqi, the boss is here with you, settle him in first. I can watch over the hospital."

    Jiang Shuhui was actually quite suspicious of the rtionship between her niece and this male leader. If it was just a regr boss, why would he make a trip of several hundred kilometers? Their rtionship had to be out of the ordinary.

    Yang Hao, looking at Jiang Shuhui, intended to address her as "Third Aunt," but considering their ages weren''t that different, he opted not to call her that and simply said, "We''re all family here, no need to be formal."

    "In that case,"

    "you must be Qiqi''s boyfriend, right?" Jiang Shuhui immediately asked with curiosity.

    Jiang Shuyun, lying in the hospital bed, also fixed her gaze on Yang Hao, naturally suspiciousˇŞno boss was that considerate.

    Meanwhile, Jiang Yuqi listened attentively for her boss''s response. Although she knew her boss was quite a womanizer, she still hoped that in front of her family, he would acknowledge their rtionship, at least giving her some status in her family''s eyes so that she wouldn''t feel too awkward in the future.

    "Couldn''t hide it from Third Aunt, huh!" Yang Haoughed as he nodded. He finally called out "Third Aunt," after all.

    There was no helping it since the nanny was so young. But then he thought about those who had many more years than their fathers-inw, and Yang Hao felt relieved.

    At least this Third Aunt was a few years older than him.

    "I knew it!"

    "What kind of boss would be so generous." Jiang Shuhui teased with a chuckle.

    "Third Aunt, it''s not like that. It''s true I''m Qiqi''s boyfriend, but I''m also her boss."

    "I''m very good to Qiqi as her boss!" Yang Hao said, draping an arm lightly around Jiang Yuqi''s shoulder: "I''m right, aren''t I?"

    "Yes, you''re pretty good."

    Jiang Yuqi agreed with a nod. It wasn''t against her feelings to say so; as a boss, Yang Hao had been wlessˇŞwidely recognized as Hua Country''s top boss.

    But now, as Jiang Yuqi reflected on their time together, she believed her boss had "ulterior motives" right from the start.

    Otherwise, why spend so much money to dig her out as a nanny, if not for craving her body?

    But by now, it didn''t matter. She was already won over by his financial prowess and his vigor.

    Knowing how pleasurable that affair was, she should have submitted to her boss earlier. What was the point of resisting!

    Surrender early, enjoy early~

    The boss''s vigor, those who''ve tried it have nothing but praise~!

 Chapter 244: 220, a younger sister-in-law who is still in high school (asking for monthly passes)

    "Mrs. Jiang, the doctor said you''ll need to rest in bed for a month or two, and someone should take care of you at your side."

    "Qiqi and I have discussed it, and we''re nning to bring you to Jiangcheng."

    After some small talk, Yang Hao changed the subject.

    "Ah?"

    "Bring me to Jiangcheng?"

    Jiang Shuyun was astonished, her mouth agape. Jiangcheng was a big city with high living costs, and she''d have to rent a ce to live, which would not be cheap.

    "Let''s not make it soplicated!" Jiang Shuyun shook her head.

    "Mrs. Jiang, you don''t need to worry about the expenses or a ce to live, I''ll take care of everything," Yang Hao reassured her, knowing what Jiang Shuyun was worried about, and he added, "Moreover, it''s not just for your recovery, Qiqi and I hope that you''ll settle down in Jiangcheng permanently, after all, Hai and Qiqi are both there, it will be more convenient to take care of you."

    "This..."

    Jiang Shuyun looked at her daughter, at a loss for words.

    "Mom, that''s what I was thinking too."

    "Youe with us to Jiangcheng first, and if you don''t adapt, you can alwayse back after a while."

    On the way, Yang Hao had already discussed his n with Jiang Yuqi, as the System task was to bring Jiang Shuyun to Jiangcheng and get her settled.

    Before leaving, Yang Hao had assigned his secretary, Xu Yali, the task of getting a set of decorations ready for the apartment in Linjiang Garden, giving her just one day to handle it. If nothing went wrong, she should still be busy with it at the moment.

    Despite the tight schedule, in today''s society, as long as you have the money, it''s not a problem.

    After all, buying some furniture and appliances and having them delivered and installed urgently is just a matter of paying a bit more, there''s always someone willing to do it.

    "Big sister, you should listen to Qiqi and Yang," Jiang Shuhui spoke up to persuade her, "Jiangcheng is much better than our Henghe County in terms of conditions, and since Qiqi and Hai are there, it really is more convenient to take care of you."

    "It won''t be a trouble for you, will it, Yang?" Jiang Shuyun was still concerned. She knew her daughter''s situation, of course, she was not capable of arranging everything, so everything in Jiangcheng would likely be arranged by this prospective son-inw.

    "Not at all troublesome!"

    Yang Hao said with a smile, and then looked at Jiang Shuhui, "Auntie, do you think you could spend a month or two in Jiangcheng?"

    When Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi had gone to see the doctor earlier, they also asked about Jiang Shuhui''s situation. Yang Hao knew that she had a home in the countryside, that one of her children was boarding at school, and the other was already working outside, so she didn''t need to take care of them. Yang Hao''s idea was to have her help take care of Jiang Shuyun in Jiangcheng.

    Because Yang Hao intended to settle Jiang Shuyun, his "mother-inw," in Linjiang Garden, and given her current condition, she needed someone with her at all times. He could have his own maid stay with his mother for care.

    But that was not the optimal solution, as Xixi also needed care.

    So the best option was to hire someone to take care of Jiang Shuyun full-time, and Jiang Yuqi coulde over and help out when she was free during the day, which would also not affect taking care of Xixi. Hiring an outsider was, of course, not as reliable as Jiang Shuhui, her sister.

    "Ah?"

    "I''m going to Jiangcheng as well??"

    Jiang Shuhui was stunned and hadn''t expected the matter to involve her as well.

    "Auntie, here''s the thing, my original n was to hire someone to take care of Mrs. Jiang, because Qiqi also has her job."

    "But people from outside can never be as reliable as one''s own family,"

    "And since the money has to be spent anyway, it might as well go to our own people."

    Yang Hao exined.

    "I don''t mind going to Jiangcheng, but I can''t take the money!"

    Jiang Shuhui shook her head repeatedly, "If you give me money, I simply won''t go!"

    "Uh, then thank you for your efforts, Auntie,"

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected this countrywoman to be so conscientious, and from her expression and tone, he could tell she was not joking at all.

    "So when do we leave?" Jiang Shuhui asked.

    "Tomorrow!"

    "Alright."

    Jiang Shuhui nodded, then said to Jiang Yuqi, "Qiqi, I''ll go home and pack my bags, and I''lle over tomorrow so we can go together."

    "Auntie, let me take you then,"

    Yang Hao, who had a good impression of this countrywoman, and since he had nothing else to handle at the hospital, volunteered.

    "That would be good."

    Jiang Shuhui nodded, as there were no buses back to the countryside at that time.

    "Qiqi, you stay at the hospital to take care of Mrs. Jiang, I''ll take Auntie home first," Yang informed his own maid.

    "Mhm mhm,"

    Jiang Yuqi nodded, deeply moved, she had not expected this powerful CEO in Jiangcheng to be so kind to her family.

    This also indirectly showed that he valued her, after all, everything he did was for her sake.

    "Yang, drive safely and take it slow," Jiang Yuqi instructed, full of gratitude.

    "Yeah, don''t worry,"

    Yang Hao waved his hand and then left the ward with Jiang Shuhui.

    "Yang, could we stop by Henghe No.1 Middle School first? I have some things to deliver to my daughter,"

    As they were walking to the hospital parking lot, Jiang Shuhui mentioned.

    "No problem,"

    "I hear from Qiqi that Auntie''s younger daughter does quite well in school?" Yang Hao made a casual inquiry.

    "Not bad, most of the time she''s among the top ten in the grade,"

    Jiang Shuhui replied with a smile of pride when talking about her daughter.

    "Hmm, that is impressive,"

    The two continued chatting as they walked to the parking lot.

    Jiang Shuhui, naturally, did not recognize Wenjie''s car and just thought it was quiterge.

    The town of Henghe County was small, and in less than ten minutes, Yang Hao drove to the front of Henghe No.1 Middle School. It was about forty minutes before the evening self-study session, and since Jiang Shuhui had called ahead, her daughter Liu Yujia was already waiting at the school gate when the car arrived.

    The young girl, wearing a school uniform, was already a youngdy at seventeen, standing tall and graceful. Even though she was not as naturally gifted as her cousin Jiang Yuqi, she was still a beauty in her own right.

    Liu Yujia was curious about how her mother came to the county town, and she was even more surprised when she saw her mother get out of arge SUV.

    "Mom, how did youe to Henghe?"

    "And whose car is this?"

    Liu Yujia was full of questions.

    "Your aunt had an ident with her electric scooter and broke a bone, so I came to see her, and this car belongs to your brother-inw,"

    "Brother-inw??"

    Liu Yujia was baffled,

    And at that moment, Yang Hao also got out of the car.

    Jiang Shuhui immediately introduced, "This is your sister Qiqi''s boyfriend."

    "Oh, hello, Brother-inw."

    Liu Yujia greeted him, and then curiously sized up this brother-inw.

    He gave her the impression of a handsome man, the kind of mature uncle you see in TV dramas.

    Yang Hao nodded at the young girl as a form of greeting.

    "Yang, wait for me for a moment, I''ll take Jiajia to the supermarket across the street to buy some things."

    Because she nned to go to Jiangcheng for at least a month, Jiang Shuhui intended to shop with her daughter and to talk about her trip to Jiangcheng in passing.

    "No problem, take your time."

    Yang Hao waved his hand casually, watching the mother and daughter enter the supermarket while he looked around, considering what gift to buy for his "little aunt" whom he was meeting for the first time.

    The area near the school had quite a few shops, making it one of the busiest districts in the entire Henghe County.

    But there weren''t any big stores, the most well-decorated was an OPPO mobile phone specialty store.

    OPPO as a brand has a strong presence in lower-tier markets, and in a county town like Henghe you might not see a dedicated Apple or Huawei store, but you''d definitely see OPPO.

    Yang Hao strolled into the store, where two salespeople were chatting idly. When they spotted a customer enter, they stopped their conversation, and one of them addressed him, "Brother, what price range of phones would you like to look at?"

    "Which is the most expensive model you have?"

    Yang Hao had no understanding of OPPO phones, but buying the most expensive one could hardly be wrong.

    You get what you pay for, after all!

    "The most expensive?"

    The saleswoman paused for a moment then introduced with a smile, "Of course, that would be the Find N3."

    "We have it in stock, with the Thousand Mountain Green color, 12GB+512GB memory..."

    The saleswoman pointed at a phone in the disy case.

    Yang Hao nced over and saw that it was a foldable phone, quite an attractive one.

    "Hmm, I''ll take it."

    "Please go ahead with the invoice!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly.

    "Ah?"

    "You''re buying it just like that?!"

    The saleswoman was bbergasted. The guy hadn''t even asked for the price.

    Could this be the legendary tycoon?

    However, she was quick to react, soon replying with a smile, "Okay, just a moment, please!"

    The saleswoman promptly issued the invoice: "Brother, that will be 11,600 Yuan."

    Yang Hao didn''t ask any further questions. He paid without another word, while the other salesperson was so astonished she could hardly believe it.

    She regretted it. Just starting a casual conversation could have resulted in a big advantage for her colleague.

    The sales of OPPO''s expensive phones weren''t great to begin with, and in a small county like Henghe, they were even harder to sell. She remembered that since itsunchst year, they had sold only a total of three units.

    From entering to leaving the store, Yang Hao spent a mere three minutes. He waited in the car for a good while before the mother and daughter finished their shopping at the supermarket.

    Once the two approached the car, Yang Hao got out and handed Liu Yujia the phone he had just bought: "It''s our first meeting, and I didn''t prepare anything special. Here, take it and use it!"

    "Ah?"

    "This??"

    Liu Yujia was outright stunned, so was Jiang Shuhui.

    Although neither knew that the shopping bag contained a phone worth thousands, they both recognized the OPPO logo.

    Even a new phone would cost at least two or three thousand, right?

    For both of them, that was considered a very expensive gift.

    "Yang, we can''t ept this. It''s too precious!"

    After a brief pause, Jiang Shuhui quickly spoke up to refuse.

    "If that''s how you''re going to be, Auntie, I''d feel awkward asking you to go to Jiangcheng," Yang Hao shrugged.

    He then directly stuffed the phone into Liu Yujia''s hands: "Once you get into university. I''ll buy you a new one."

    "Uh, thank you, Brother-inw."

    Liu Yujia hesitated for a moment, then bowed quickly to express her thanks.

    Which high school student doesn''t use a mobile phone these days? Even though schools prohibit their use, it only applies during ss. After ss or in the dormitory, everyone still uses them.

    And during this stage, teenagers tend to be quitepetitive. A fancy phone can give you a lot of face among your ssmates.

    Liu Yujia had previously been using an old phone passed down from her sister. It was veryggy, even browsing the web was not smooth.

    Naturally, she was very eager to own a new phone, so when her brother-inw gave her one, she was extremely excited.

    "Yang, you really shouldn''t have gone to such expense."

    Jiang Shuhui knew her daughter''s wishes. Given the average financial situation of their family, she was thinking of getting a new phone for her daughter after she got into university. She hadn''t expected Yang Hao to give one now, and with what he had said, it was difficult for her to refuse any further.

    "It''s not that expensive," Yang Hao replied casually, then reminded Liu Yujia, "But you should still prioritize your studies. The phone is just a tool formunication."

    "Mmhmm, I got it, Brother-inw."

    Liu Yujia nodded smilingly.

    Jiang Shuhui waved her hand, "Go back for the evening self-study, don''t bete!"

    "Okay."

    "Goodbye, Brother-inw~"

    "Mom, send me a message when you get to Jiangcheng."

    Liu Yujia waved at the two, then happily ran into the school.

    She still had twenty minutes before evening self-study and didn''t head straight for the ssroom. Instead, she went back to her dorm room first.

    "Jiajia, what''re all these goodies you bought!"

    The dorm room housed eight and there were three girls chatting at the moment. Seeing Liu Yujia with arge shopping bag, one of the girls casually made ament.

    "Huh, a phone?"

    "Jiajia, did you buy a new phone??"

    Another girl noticed the OPPO shopping bag.

    "Wow, you really did buy a phone!"

    "Which OPPO model is it??"

    To the girls, a mobile phone was naturally more attractive than snacks. The three girls immediately approached with curiosity.

 Chapter 245: 221, The Babysitters Meal Delivery Service (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

    Liu Yujia was beautiful, performed well in school, and had a cheerful personality. Her only shoring might be her family''s poor financial condition.

    Her roommates all had better smartphones than hers, so she hardly ever participated in discussions about smartphones.

    But today, she herself had be the center of this topic.

    "Brother-inw sent the phone, I don''t even know what model it is."

    Liu Yujia was actually quite curious about what kind of smartphone that brother-inw from Jiangcheng would send.

    "Then hurry up and open it to see!"

    "Yeah, let''s all take a look!"

    "The packaging looks pretty big..."

    The three girls became even more interested when they heard that Liu Yujia didn''t know what model of smartphone it was.

    A girl who usually got along very well with Liu Yujia helped remove the outer carry bag, and then the four saw the "findN3" lettering on the packaging box.

    "Wow, findN3??"

    "Jiajia, your brother-inw is so generous!"

    One of the girls knew about the findN3 smartphone and immediately eximed.

    "findN3?"

    "Is it expensive??"

    Liu Yujia, not knowing much about smartphones, asked curiously.

    "More than ten thousand!"

    "You tell me if that''s expensive!!"

    "Ah??"

    "More than ten thousand..."

    Liu Yujia''s mouth dropped open in surprise,pletely dumbfounded.

    The two roommates who were also unfamiliar with the findN3 smartphone were equally shocked.

    "Jiajia, hurry up and open it!"

    "Right, let me see what a phone that costs more than ten thousand looks like..."

    After a brief moment of astonishment, the roommates began to urge her again.

    Then Liu Yujia carefully opened the packaging under the watchful eyes of her three roommates...

    "Wow, it''s cool!"

    "So beautiful!!"

    "You can tell it''s high-end just by looking at it!"

    After seeing the findN3 in the box, the roommates praised it one after another.

    Liu Yujia was also amazed by the good looks of the smartphone, the Qianshan green color was very pretty and eye-catching.

    Actually, the reason the four girls thought the phone was so beautiful was not only because the findN3 really had good looks but mainly because of its high price filter.

    It''s like those luxury brand bagsˇŞif no one told you it was a certain brand, you might not even give it a second nce. But if someone tells you the bag is worth a hundred thousand, inexplicably, you might start to think that the bag does indeed look pretty, and it appears so high-end!

    This is what''s known as the "money filter."

    And this money filter can be applied not only to objects but also to people.

    Take Mrs. Ma for example. Without the money filter, most women wouldn''t give him a second look.

    But because he is Mrs. Ma, in the eyes of women, he''s even more handsome than Yan Zhu!

    Kang Vige.

    A small vige located 25 kilometers away from Henghe County.

    This vige is quiterge, with nearly a thousand households, but the majority of those left in the vige nowadays are middle-aged and elderly people.

    The younger generation has almost all gone out to study or work and this is the situation for thousands of other viges as well.

    ording tost year''s "Poption Prediction Report," in another twenty years, the number of viges in the country will be halved, and the poption will concentrate in therger cities within the region, such as second-tier cities like Jiangcheng.

    Jiang Shuhui lived in three old-fashioned bungalows; while the yard was quite big and she had nted quite a lot of vegetables.

    "Yang, sit for a while before you go."

    "It''s fine, Qiqi''s watching over things at the hospital."

    Jiang Shuhui warmly invited Yang Hao into the house.

    Her husband, Liu Guangfu, was an honest-to-goodness farmer. Due to working in the fields year-round, he was dark-skinned and looked rather old for his ageˇŞthough in his forties, he could be mistaken for a man in his fifties.

    However, he had a fairly handsome face with strong, well-defined muscles, giving him a rugged kind of beauty.

    Knowing that Yang Hao was Jiang Yuqi''s boyfriend, Liu Guangfu was also very weing, making Yang Hao a cup of tea with arge porcin cup.

    "Yang, our rural conditions are not as good as in the city, please feel free to make yourself at home."

    Liu Guangfu''s face was brimming with a sincere smile, looking quite na?ve.

    Yang Hao was not a fussy person; as he drank his tea, he looked around at the furnishings in the house.

    With Hua Country''s development to this day, the truly impoverished poption is actually quite small, and most rural living conditions are not bad, sometimes even better than cities.

    However, the Liu family''s conditions really were not good, the house was tidy but the furniture and appliances were very old and worn.

    When at the hospital, Jiang Yuqi had briefly exined to Yang Hao about her aunt''s family situation. Untilst year, they had always been supporting two children in school, which one can imagine was quite a strain for a rural family living off farming.

    Only this year, now that the elder daughter starting her final year at the vocational school had begun working to earn money, did the couple''s financial burden somewhat lessen.

    Life was already quite difficult for them, yet they had unselfishly gone to Jiangcheng to help take care of eldest sister, Jiang Shuyun. The affection between sisters is one thing, but this also reflected their good character, maintaining a kind of simple honesty that is rarely found in rural folk.

    Adhering to the principle of good deeds being rewarded, Yang Hao decided to bring some warmth to this honest and kind family.

    Their daughter was studying and staying in a dormitory in Henghe County, which was, of course, a reluctant choice. If they had a house in Henghe, Jiang Shuhui could go there to apany and take care of her, and it wouldn''t be a problem toe back to the vige to help with the farming during the busy seasons.

    So, Yang Hao took Jiang Shuhui''s ID card on the pretext of buying a ticket to Jiangcheng and then drove back to Henghe County.

    After he left the Liu family, Jiang Shuhui began to pack her luggage.

    "You''re leaving for a month, and I''m not sure if you''ll make it back in time for the early rice fertilization."

    Liu Guangfu was naturally a bit emotional about his wife going to Jiangcheng, feeling that she was making a mountain out of a molehill.

    "Qiqi has to work, and with big sister''s situation, someone should be nearby to look after her. It just so happens that the early rice has also been nted, so why not go help out? Otherwise, Yang would have to spend money to hire someone."

    "Then why go to Jiangcheng? Isn''t it also good in Henghe?" Liu Guangfu didn''t understand.

    "It seems that big sister will settle in Jiangcheng in the future, after all, with Qiqi and Hai there, it''s inconvenient for her to be alone in our hometown."

    "Settling in Jiangcheng?"

    "That house isn''t cheap!" Liu Guangfu was quite astonished.

    "Yang should be quite wealthy. Just now when I went to see Yujia, he even gave her a smartphone, probably worth two or three thousand!"

    "A smartphone as a gift on their first meeting??" Liu Guangfu eximed in shock.

    "It seems Yang felt I wouldn''t take money, so he gave Yujia a little gift, which was entirely unnecessary."

    "But since he gave it, it''s a token of his good intentions."

    Liu Guangfu nodded slightly, "Qiqi''s boyfriend seems to be a decent guy!"

    "I also think he''s quite nice."

    Jiang Shuhui echoed this sentiment as she finished packing the clothes she needed.

    Seeing this, Liu Guangfu pulled his wife''s arm and said with a chuckling smile, "Shuhui, you''re leaving tomorrow, let''s rest early today!"

    "Behave~"

    Jiang Shuhui rolled her eyes in response to the man, but she still drew the curtains and double locked the room door.

    Possibly because his wife was leaving tomorrow, Liu Guangfu, the sturdy farmer, was especially enthusiastic tonight, toiling from a little past eight until after ten. Although there were breaks, the two rounds still left him quite exhausted, lying in bed and breathing heavily.

    "Look at you, acting like there''s no tomorrow, and at your age too..."

    Jiang Shuhui, who was forty that year, was in her prime and thoroughly enjoying herself.

    Just then, she received a video call from her daughter.

    Liu Yujia usually finished her self-study at nine forty, so she often called or sent Weixin messages to her parents after ten.

    Jiang Shuhui quickly put on her pajamas and then answered the video call, "Yujia, finished with evening self-study?"

    "Mom, I have something to tell you." Liu Yujia appeared serious in the video.

    "Hmm, what is it?"

    Jiang Shuhui furrowed her brow subconsciously, thinking her daughter had encountered something serious.

    "The smartphone Brother-inw gave me is worth more than ten thousand!"

    "Ah?"

    "A smartphone worth more than ten thousand??"

    Jiang Shuhui was shocked, and even the bare-shouldered Liu Guangfu sat up abruptly, "What kind of phone is it, costing over ten thousand?"

    "Even if I tell you the model, you wouldn''t know it, but it''s just a phone worth over ten thousand."

    "Mom, is my brother-inw really rich?"

    Liu Yujia asked curiously.

    "It seems pretty rich." Jiang Shuhui nodded.

    "No wonder."

    "I was thinking, he looks just like those dominating CEO uncles in TV dramas." Liu Yujia sighed, then added, "Mom, when you see brother-inw tomorrow, help me thank him again. My ssmates are all envious of me."

    "Let''s leave it at that, I''m going to wash up."

    Liu Yujia hung up, looking delighted.

    Jiang Shuhui was stunned for a while before speaking to her husband, "I told you I was going to take care of big sister, and you were unhappy about it!"

    "Look how generous Yang is!"

    "I didn''t say you shouldn''t go, just felt it was too much hassle." Liu Guangfu rubbed his hands, feeling emotional, "Our girl is now using a phone worth over ten thousand, and I haven''t even seen one before!"

    On the other side.

    Yang Hao found a hotel near Henghe County Central Hospital.

    Then he bought some fruits and snacks and delivered them to the hospital room.

    Jiang Yuqi was going to stay there for the night, Yang Hao chatted with mother and daughter for a while and then went back to the hotel to sleep.

    However, in the middle of the night, his young maid took advantage of Jiang Shuyun being asleep and came to the hotel for afortable time.

    The reason being that there were many people handing out cards in the small county''s hotels, and Jiang Yuqi was afraid that thescivious boss wouldn''t resist the temptation to order ''outcall'' services, so she proactively provided a delivery service.

    "Do you think I''m the type who is desperate for anything?"

    After hearing the young maid''s reason, Yang Hao was quite speechless.

    He admitted to being lecherous, that was a man''s nature!

    Women often asked online at what age men stop being lecherous.

    The answers were always, "When you''re hanging on the wall!"

    Not to mention, there are always a good number of older men who suddenly die during pleasure, right on top of the masseuses.

    Simr news stories were alsomon.

    Fat Peng''s distant uncle passed away during fun time after taking a little blue pill, especially since his heart wasn''t very good. It was a close call that didn''t kill his aunt from anger, turning into the town''sughing stock.

    "Yang, I trust you."

    "But I don''t trust it~!"

    The young maid pursed her lips and then stared at that treasure capable of four changes, saying, "Behave yourself, don''t get big unless it''s for me~"

 Chapter 246: 222, buying a house is like buying vegetables! (asking for monthly tickets)

    The following morning.

    Oasis Vision''s sales office.

    Yang Hao directly bought two apartments, both with thergest area of 146 square meters.

    In Henghe County Town, thismunity was considered high-end housing. The apartments featured a design with two elevators serving two units each, and the two apartments Yang Hao bought were adjacent to each other.

    If Jiang Shuyun ever wanted to move back to her hometown, she would have her sister''s family next door to look after her.

    One of the apartments was registered in the name of the nanny, Jiang Yuqi, while the other was directly under the name of Jiang Shuhui.

    Of course, Yang Hao only signed a contract and paid the money today, leaving the two people''s identity information; they would need to use their own ID cards to handle the property certificate in the future.

    It took Yang Hao no more than twenty minutes to purchase the apartments before and after, leaving the sales staff dumbfounded. Although the houses in the county town were inexpensive, a 146-square-meter apartment still cost 480,000 yuan.

    The two apartments totaled 960,000 yuan, yet this man didn''t even look at the show apartment but simply looked at the floor ns, chose the floors, and paid.

    They could only say that they truly did not understand the world of the wealthy.

    Henghe Homnd.

    Jiang Shufen''s family had just finished breakfast.

    They were a family of five living in a 93-square-meter apartment.

    The son and daughter-inw, along with their little grandson, stayed in the master bedroom; Jiang Shufen and her partner upied the second bedroom.

    Originally, they moved in together to make it easier to look after the child, with Jiang Shufen thinking about having her son around in her old age.

    But after living together, she realized that things were not as wonderful as she imagined. The age-old problem of conflicts between mother-inw and daughter-inw was particrly evident in their living arrangement.

    The daughter-inw, Zhang Huan, had a dominant personality. At the beginning, she could concede to Jiang Shufen, her mother-inw, but as time passed, conflicts began to emerge, and they had several direct confrontations.

    Jiang Shufen now profoundly regretted the decision to sell the old house and pay in full for this new one. If they had opted for a mortgage, she and her partner could have stayed in the old house, avoiding conflict with her daughter-inw.

    "Mom, are you going to the hospital to see your aunt today?"

    As the family was gathered around the dining table for a meal, Jiang Shufen''s son, Tian Chao, asked.

    "Qiqi is back; what do I need to go there for."

    "Besides, what if your aunt can''t pay her medical bills and asks me for a loan? Do I lend her the money or not?" Jiang Shufen red at her son Tian Chao, who had inherited his father''s spineless character.

    Tian Chao sighed, "Auntie has it tough, too..."

    "Who has it easy!"

    "Is our family having an easy time??

    Zhang Huan, the daughter-inw, joined the conversation, for once on the same side with her mother-inw, giving her husband a sharp look, "For our family of five, it''s all about money!"

    "And, are you still looking to buy an apartment? Ruirui is getting bigger, and he can''t live with us forever!"

    "A two-bedroom apartment is not spacious enough!!"

    When Zhang Huan made thisment, she deliberately nced at her inws, implying that they were upying a room.

    Naturally, in Zhang Huan''s view, the most ideal scenario was to buy another apartment.

    Houses in Henghe County weren''t expensive. A 146-square-meter apartment in Oasis Vision was only 480,000 yuan, with a down payment of just under 150,000 yuan being the preferred choice for improvement.

    Zhang Huan knew that her inws had saved some money over the years, and they had some savings as a couple. Together they could almost afford the down payment; if it were not enough, they could borrow some more and then ask her inws to help repay the loanˇŞthen their family of three could move into the 146-square-meter "mansion."

    She had been entertaining this idea for a while but had not found the opportunity to discuss it with her inws.

    "Ruirui is getting older; he does need a room of his own."

    Jiang Shufen nodded in agreement; she also had her own thoughts about buying a house.

    She and her partner had saved 50,000 yuan and were considering asking their son and daughter-inw to contribute another 50,000. With 100,000 yuan, they could buy an approximately 50-square-meter apartment in an oldmunity, which would be enough for the old couple.

    Zhang Huan hadn''t expected her mother-inw to agree with her, and her eyes lit up. She took the opportunity to continue the discussion, "Mom, I went with a friend to look at apartments in Oasis Vision the other day. Themunity has excellent greenery.

    The real estate market isn''t doing well right now, and a 146-square-meter apartment there is only selling for 480,000 yuan, with a down payment of around 150,000."

    "How about we pool some money for a down payment and buy a set? That way, we would have two apartments, and we''d definitely have enough room!"

    Zhang Huan was somewhat shrewd; she didn''t specify who would live in the new house, nor did she bring up having her inws help repay the loan.

    In her n, these matters could be discussedter; the priority was to buy the house first. If they truly couldn''t repay the loanter, could her inws bear to watch their son and grandson end up on the streets?

    "480,000 yuan?"

    "That''s way too expensive!"

    "Our family can''t afford that!!"

    Jiang Shufen decisively shook her head, then added, "Buying a house is not out of the question, but there''s no need for such a big one. I think an old apartment in Red Star Community can be bought for 100,000. Your father and I could move there, and the three of you could continue living in this apartment."

    "However, we don''t have that much savings to buy a house right now; you would need to put forth 50,000."

    "We put up 50,000?"

    Zhang Huan''s brow furrowed instantly. Although she could afford the 50,000 yuan, this money would only buy an old apartment that would not improve their living environment at all.

    The current apartment couldn''tpare with the 146-square-meter one at Oasis Vision; they were simply from different eras.

 Chapter 247: 222, buying a house is like buying vegetables! (asking for monthly tickets)_2

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    "A 100,000 yuan house, how can one live in that!"

    "It''s so nice for you and dad to live here," Zhang Huan said.

    "What''s wrong with living there? I think it''s quite nice!"

    "And who''s going to repay the mortgage for a 480,000 yuan house??" Old Jiang, always the cunning one, Jiang Shufen immediately guessed what her daughter-inw was thinking.

    Her son''s sry was just 3,300 yuan a month, and his wife was still looking for a job. Not to mention that it''s hard to find a job now, even if she found one, the sry in this small county would only be about two or three thousand. Even if both of them were working, their monthly ie would be five or six thousand at best.

    With a family to feed and a child to raise, there would be no money left to repay the mortgage.

    "I''ve done the math, borrowing three hundred and thirty-something thousand, the monthly repayment won''t be that much..."

    "Even the small amount would be one or two thousand, won''t it? Chao''s job isn''t stable, and you''re still jobless, how dare you take on a mortgage!"

    "Isn''t that what all young people do these days!"

    "That''s because they earn more."

    "..."

    The mother-inw and daughter-inw debated fiercely, and as a result, neither could persuade the other.

    Just as the two were red in the face from arguing, Tian Chao suddenly said, "Auntie is going to Jiangcheng for treatment, and Third Aunt is going with her to take care of her!"

    Upon hearing this, the mother-inw and daughter-inw immediately stopped their quarrel and turned to Tian Chao.

    "Who said that?" Jiang Shufen asked.

    "Third Aunt just said it in the family chat."

    Tian Chao shook his cellphone. The Jiang Family had a total of five siblings; Jiang Shuyun and her two sisters, plus two brothers who both lived in Changshi. Normally, everyone would chat in the family group and share everyday stuff.

    Two minutes ago, Jiang Shuhui mentioned in the group that she would be going to Jiangcheng with her eldest sister.

    "Eldest sister is actually going to Jiangcheng for treatment, and the third one is following,"

    "Whose expense will that be??"

    Jiang Shufen looked suspicious. The cost of living in Jiangcheng would naturally be higher than that in a small county like Henghe. Food and drink were minor issues; the main concern was the much higher cost of housing.

    Yet, the financial situations of both the eldest sister Jiang Shuyun and third sister Jiang Shuhui were clearly not good!

    "Probably Qiqi will take care of it," Tian Chao guessed.

    "Qiqi, a kindergarten teacher, where would she get that kind of money?" Jiang Shufen curled her lip.

    "It has nothing to do with whether or not she has money. Qiqi has to work, and Auntie has no one to take care of her, so she can only take her to Jiangcheng," Tian Chao analyzed.

    "Then why is the third one going too??"

    "Auntie still has no one to take care of her during the day when Qiqi is at work, so the Third Aunt is going over to help!"

    Jiang Shufen nodded slightly, finding her son''s analysis to make sense.

    "Mom, actually, if you''d be willing to help out, Auntie and the others wouldn''t have to make the trip to Jiangcheng. You have nothing to do during the day anyway, just go and keep Auntiepany at her ce,"

    Tian Chao often yed at his aunt''s house when he was little, so he was quite close to her.

    "Who told you I have nothing to do during the day."

    "You don''t understand anything!" Jiang Shufen red at her son fiercely.

    "What are you thinking, Tian Chao, asking mom to be Auntie''s unpaid nanny, huh?"

    Zhang Huan also red fiercely at her husband. She was on the same side as her mother-inw on this matter.

    There''s amon saying among the people: the character of a mother-inw is reflected in her daughter-inw.

    And indeed, Jiang Shufen and Zhang Huan, as mother-inw and daughter-inw, really did share simr traits.

    Kang Vige.

    Yang Hao came to Jiang Shuhui''s house once again.

    "Third Uncle, you should also take a trip to the county town with us; there''s something I need to deal with,"

    After loading Jiang Shuhui''s luggage into the trunk, Yang Hao then spoke to Liu Guangfu.

    "To the county town?"

    Liu Guangfu looked puzzled.

    "To the hospital to lend a hand!" Jiang Shuhui red at the man.

    "Alright!"

    Liu Guangfu quickly nodded and then followed them into the car.

    "Wow!"

    "This car is really spacious!"

    Seated in the back, Liu Guangfu couldn''t help but express his amazement and then curiously examined the interior, "Yang, what kind of car is this?"

    "Wenjie M9."

    Yang, already in the driver''s seat, replied.

    Liu Guangfu had never heard of this brand of car and didn''t ask any further.

    The twenty-something-kilometer journey passed in a sh. After arriving at the hospital, Yang Hao gave the head nurse a red envelope to ask her to take care of Jiang Shuyun for a while; then he picked up Jiang Yuqi and went to the real estate transaction hall.

    "Yang, aren''t we going to Jiangcheng?"

    Seeing that Yang Hao didn''t pick up the eldest sister, Jiang Shuhui was very puzzled.

    "We''ll go in a bit."

    Yang Hao didn''t exin much. He had already arranged with a real estate agent to help smooth things over, and he nned to get the property title sorted out today to avoid further hassle.

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    Once they arrived at the property transaction hall, the two parties met.

    It was then that Yang Hao said to Jiang Yuqi and Jiang Shuhui, "Qiqi, you and your third aunt follow Miss Zhang here to take care of the property deed."

    "Property deed??"

    Jiang Yuqi and Jiang Shuhui were bothpletely baffled.

    "I bought two houses this morning, hurry up and sort it out."

    "I''m in a rush to get back to Jiangcheng!"

    For Yang Hao at the moment, a house worth four or five hundred thousand really wasn''t much, a random buff could reward him with a hundred and eighty thousand.

    So, he didn''t make much of a fuss about it; he just wanted to make sure he properly arranged things for his little housekeeper''s family andpleted the task perfectly.

    Of course, this was also a kind of sugar-coated bomb.

    He couldn''t give Jiang Yuqi a formal status, so he could onlypensate materially, and the house in this small county city was just a convenient gesture.

    Jiang Yuqi was aware of her boss''s financial strength, and after briefly being stunned, she realized that their rtionship had changed, and that''s why her boss had bought her a house in her hometown.

    As for the third aunt, it was probably by association.

    Because she told Yang Hao about her family and the third aunt''s situation yesterday. Although the third aunt''s family wasn''t wealthy, they had always been kind to them, even rushing to the hospital yesterday to take care, so this was her way of repaying the kindness on her behalf.

    But Jiang Shuhui was thoroughly confused; she knew that Yang Hao was wealthy, but she didn''t expect him to be generous enough to give a house.

    This was too fantastical!

    It was just like a dream!

    Liu Guangfu was even more bewildered; this straightforward farmer didn''t quite grasp what Yang Hao meant, mainly because he couldn''t quite believe that someone would just give away a house.

    "The two of you, I''ve got everything arranged on my end," Zhang said.

    "Hurry up and go inside."

    The property sales representative Zhang pocketed three thousand from Yang Hao, with fifteen hundred going to the staff, leaving her with a profit of fifteen hundred, so naturally, she was very proactive.

    "Go on, then!"

    Yang softly touched the little housekeeper''s forehead. Chapter Enjoy:

    "Okay, will do."

    With things at this point, Jiang Yuqi didn''t say any more, pulling her third aunt Jiang Shuhui into the property transaction hall.

    "Wait for me."

    Liu Guangfu also curiously followed them in.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, went back to the car, then made a call to his secretary, Xu Yali, to ask about the progress on furnishing the house.

    The feedback was that basic furniture and appliances could be delivered in a short while; background noise of workers talking could be heard through the phone, clearly indicating that the secretary was also busy.

    Yang Hao hung up the phone satisfied, thinking about gifting his secretary a Patek Philippe as a reward when he got back.

    About forty minutester, Jiang Yuqi and Jiang Shuhui hadpleted the property deed.

    The little housekeeper walked ahead, while Jiang Shuhui and Liu Guangfu, flipping through the property deed, were both in shock.

    The house was 146 square meters, and it was under Jiang Shuhui''s name.

    Something they wouldn''t even dare to dream of had happened.

    The reason was merely that she had helped take care of the eldest sister.

    But this was something she was supposed to do!!

    Jiang Shuhui felt the property deed was burning hot in her hands. As the saying goes, "One should not take rewards without merit!"

    She felt she hadn''t done anything to deserve it.

    Yet, she had received such a huge benefit.

    "Shuhui, when you get to Jiangcheng, you must take good care of your eldest sister," Liu Guangfu earnestly advised, regaining hisposure after the shock.

    "Like you need to tell me."

    "Let alone a month or two, I wouldn''t have any problems taking care of the eldest sister forever!" Jiang Shuhui whispered.

    "Just who is this Yang? He''s got too much money!"

    "He must be some big boss; we''ll find out once we get to Jiangcheng..." The couple murmured to each other.

    At that moment, Yang Hao got out of the car and said to Liu Guangfu, "Third uncle, follow Zhang and let her take you to handle the check-in procedures. The house is fully furnished, just add some furniture and you can move in."

    "Uh, sure!"

    Liu Guangfu nodded heavily, his heart surging with emotion.

    And it was only then that he realized why Yang Hao had asked him toe to the county city.

    He was there to pick up his house!

    Liu Guangfu followed Zhang for a few steps, then suddenly turned around, and without saying anything, bowed deeply to Yang Hao.

    This honest farmer didn''t have much to say, but to his family, this was an enormous favor.

    With this house, his daughter wouldn''t have to stay in a school dormitory anymore, and this would provide a better learning environment.

    With their own ce in the city, they would now be considered semi-urbanites!

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    "Yang, I don''t even know what to say!"

    "If there''s ever anything Auntie can help you with in the future, just say the word..."

    At this moment, Jiang Shuhui spoke with emotion, her eyes reddening and shimmering with tears.

    For Yang Hao now, such a house was less than a drop in the bucket, but for Jiang Shuhui''s family, it truly was a tremendous blessing.

    "Auntie, you''re making it sound like we''re strangers," Yang Hao said.

    "We''re all family, aren''t we? You''ve been kind to Qiqi, and now that Qiqi can, she naturally wants to give back to you."

    After giving his personal touch to the situation, Yang then changed the subject, "Hurry up and get in the car; we still have to go back to Jiangcheng!"

    "Okay, fine!"

    Jiang Shuhui nodded, no longer dying and immediately got into the car.

    Meanwhile, Liu Guangfu got into the car with salesman Zhang and followed him to Oasis Vision, where he went on to handle the move-in procedures at the property management office.

    Yang Hao had paid all the misceneous fees like the property service charge for five years all at once, so Liu Guangfu didn''t have to spend a cent, and thanks to Yang''s generosity, he was treated with special attention, with the property staff being very polite to him.

    Although Liu Guangfu had the look of a simple farmer, he was lucky to have a wealthy rtive, and no one wanted to offend someone with such a strong backing.

    The house was delivered fully furnished, with a luxurious and imposing 70/30 split-type front door,plete with a standard password lock.

    Upon entering the house, Liu Guangfu couldn''t keep the smile off his face, the ce surpassing his wildest dreams; he never imagined he''d live in such a home in his lifetime.

    After touring every corner of the house, he started taking videos to send to his wife, Jiang Shuhui, letting her have a glimpse of their new home.

    Unable to contain his excitement, he then shared the video to the family group chat.

    Zhang Huan, who was lying on the couch scrolling through her phone, saw the video from her Uncle Liu Guangfu first. She had seen the showrooms at Oasis Vision before and immediately recognized that the video Liu Guangfu posted was of a house there.

    But Zhang Huan was quite disdainful because she knew that her aunt''s family could never afford it.

    So, she deliberately asked, "Uncle Liu, are you looking to buy a house?"

    To her surprise, Liu Guangfu replied, "I''ve already bought it. I''m here to take possession of the house, and we''ll be moving in soon."

    Seeing this response, Zhang Huan was utterly dumbfounded.

    However, she quicklyughed, convinced that her uncle must be drunk. She''d been struggling to afford a house in Oasis Vision herself, let alone her economically worse-off uncle''s family.

    "Uncle Liu, you''ve learned to joke too, huh!"

    "I haven''t heard anything about your family buying a house before; how did you suddenly do it? And this house is at Oasis Vision; it''s expensive!"

    "Where did you find this move-in video??"

    Zhang Huan sent several messages in the group chat in rapid session.

    Reading her messages, Liu Guangfu felt somewhat aggrieved. Although he hadn''t paid for the house himself, the disdain in his niece-inw''s tone still made him ufortable.

    It was as though she would be happy only if his family stayed poor forever.

    As a result, Liu Guangfu took a photo of the property certificate and posted it to the group chat.

    Zhang Huan clicked on the photo to view it, and then, from her position on the sofa, she sprang up, mouth agape: "He really bought it?? What''s going on!!"

    "How did they suddenly have the money to buy a house?!"

    "Mom!!"

    "Mom,e out here a minute!"

    Zhang Huan shouted at the top of her lungs to her mother-inw, who was doingundry in the bathroom.

    "What''s the matter?"

    Jiang Shufen came out of the bathroom, shaking the water from her hands, rather impatiently.

    "Auntie''s family has bought a house!"

    "The same estate I mentioned this morning, 146 square meters!!"

    Zhang Huan said, gritting her teeth.

    "What?"

    "The third one bought a house?"

    "That''s impossible! I haven''t heard her mention it!" Chapter Read:

    Jiang Shufen shook her head repeatedly.

    "At first, I also didn''t believe it. But you see, Uncle Liu has even posted the property certificate in the group..."

    Jiang Shufen hurriedly checked the messages in the family group chat, then saw the property certificate posted by Liu Guangfu.

    The name on it was her sister''s, with an area of 146 square meters!!

    "This..."

    "How is this possible!"

    "Where did the third one get the money!!"

    Jiang Shufen muttered, her face one of disbelief.

    "Mom, it looks like Uncle Liu is right there in the house; if we go look, we''ll know for sure," Zhang Huan suggested.

    "Okay, I''ll send Liu Guangfu a message."

    Naturally curious about her youngest sister''s purchase of arge house, Jiang Shufen immediately sent Liu Guangfu a message, asking for the address.

    The mother and daughter hailed a cab and headed for Oasis Vision. Upon entering the estate, Jiang Shufen couldn''t help but admire, "Thismunity isndscaped like a park; it''s really nice."

    "I told you it was good, didn''t I!"

    "Mom, how about we also pool our money and buy a set here?" Zhang Huan seized the moment to suggest.

    "Themunity is good, and so is the money, huh!"

    "Wait till you find stable work and then we''ll talk about it!"

    Jiang Shufen shook her head. In any case, under the current circumstances, she was definitely against buying a house here. Not to mention the down payment would require borrowing money, and after buying a house, her and her husband would be expected to help with the mortgage payments. She had no interest in being that kind of sucker.

    Following the detailed address provided by Liu Guangfu, the two took the elevator upstairs, and Liu Guangfu, knowing they wereing, was already waiting with the door open.

    "Second sister, Xiao Huan, you got here so quickly..."

    Liu Guangfu greeted them warmly, in high spirits.

    "It''s not too far away," Jiang Shufen said as she entered the house, and upon seeing the interior, her eyes instantly widened. The house was muchrger than their current residence and theyout was far more functional.

    Being on the 20th floor, the house had excellent lighting, with the midday sun nearly reaching the entire living room. Moreover, the house came with arge balcony of more than ten square meters, offering an unobstructed view and making it very convenient for future drying of clothes.

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    After visiting the house, Jiang Shufen''s eyes were red with envy, "Guangfu, you and the third brother have really done something big without making a sound!"

    "We never heard that you were going to buy a house, howe you bought it just like that, and where did you get the money!"

    "This house must be expensive, right!"

    Liu Guangfu, being an honest man, replied truthfully, "How could we afford such a house on our own? It was Qiqi who bought it for us, saying it was to thank us for helping to take care of her elder sister."

    "We''re all family, there''s no need for such formality, no need at all!"

    "What??"

    "Qiqi bought it???"

    The mother-inw and daughter-inw exchanged looks, bothpletely stunned.

    In their eyes was a look of disbelief.

    "To be precise, it was Qiqi''s partner who bought it."

    "Qiqi''s got a rich partner, and now she''s taken her elder sister to Jiangcheng to enjoy the good life!"

    Liu Guangfu added.

    "Qiqi''s partner bought it??"

    Jiang Shufen and Zhang Huan had hardly believed that Jiang Yuqi had the capability, but with Liu Guangfu''s addition, they found it usible.

    After all, Jiang Yuqi was beautiful, and it was normal for her to find a wealthy partner.

    But to think, the partner was so generous; just for looking after his girlfriend''s mother for a bit, he gave away a house.

    This was truly a case of repaying a drop of water bestowed with a gushing spring!!

    "What does Qiqi''s partner do for a living?"

    "He just gave away the house like that??" Chapter Your:

    Having calmed down a bit, Jiang Shufen asked again.

    "Not sure about the specifics, he must be a big boss."

    "How big of a boss has he got to be!"

    "Just throwing money around, right, this house was bought in full payment, wasn''t it?" Jiang Shufen asked again.

    "Of course, it was paid in full; otherwise, how could the property title be processed so quickly!"

    "And it''s not just the house that was paid for in full, but also five years of property management fees. Moving in, we don''t have to pay anything at all!"

    Liu Guangfu said with a big smile, he was truly happy.

    Normally, Jiang Shufen, the second sister with decent conditions, always held her head high in front of their family. But today, all she had left was envy, and naturally, Guangfu felt a secret thrill.

    "This..."

    Upon hearing this, the mother-inw and daughter-inw looked at each other again, both feeling a mix of emotions.

    Why hadn''t such an incredible windfall fallen on them!

    "Did Qiqi''s partnere yesterday?"

    After a moment of being stunned, Jiang Shufen asked.

    "Yes!"

    "He arrived yesterday afternoon, right?" Liu Guangfu nodded. "Shuhui happened to be at the hospital taking care of the elder sister and just met him."

    "And then he bought you this house today??"

    Jiang Shufen''s mouth hung open in astonishment, filled with regret. She had been to the hospital yesterday too, but she left after making contact with Jiang Yuqi.

    That is to say, if she hadn''t left, she might also have had a house by now.

    After all, that big boss looked like he was not short of cash!

    "Guangfu, have the third brother and big sister already gone to Jiangcheng?"

    Jiang Shufen quickly asked again.

    "I don''t know if they have left yet. When we came out of the property office, Qiqi and the others had gone to the hospital to pick up someone..."

    "They still had to go through the discharge procedures; I guess they haven''t left!"

    "Guangfu, we are leaving first, to check on the big sister!"

    After speaking, Jiang Shufen turned and left.

    "Mom, wait for me."

    Zhang Huan quickly followed, her mind working fast, knowing her mother-inw was trying to curry favor to get a house.

    This was a big deal, indeed time was of the essence!

    If they were anyter, the others might have already left.

    So, the mother-inw and daughter-inw ran out of the neighborhood and took a taxi straight to the county central hospital.

    But when they arrived, they still came up empty.

    Jiang Shuyun had alreadypleted the discharge procedures and gone to Jiangcheng.

    "How could they leave so quickly!"

    Jiang Shufen, anxious, pped her thigh, her face filled with disappointment.

    "What''s the use of regretting now? If you had stayed at the hospital yesterday, we would definitely have a house!" Zhang Huan immediately started toin, seeing that there was no chance for the house. "She is your own sister; you couldn''t stay a little longer to take care of her in the hospital."

    "Instead, you had to go home and lie down. Now look, we''ve lost out on a house!"

    Jiang Shufen already felt depressed, and upon hearing her daughter-inw speak like this, she immediately retorted, "It wasn''t for anything but to pick up Ruirui from school."

    ```

    ```

    "Besides, this morning when Chao asked me toe to the hospital, you also didn''t want me toe, did you?"

    "Now you''re ming me!"

    Zhang Huan rolled her eyes, "You''re just short-sighted!"

    "Besides, you never listen to me anyway. It''s still your own unwillingness to take care of Auntie!"

    "Now look at what happened, all the benefits have gone to the third Auntie. She got a big house to live in, without a mortgage, just given to her!"

    These words hit Jiang Shufen right in the heart. Her family was in need of a house right now, yet they had missed such a pie-in-the-sky opportunity. The more she thought about it, the more it hurt and the angrier she became. She sat down on a bench in the hospital corridor and started bawling.

    Zhang Huan stood by with her arms folded across her chest, a picture of gloom.

    For people like this mother-inw and daughter-inw duo, missing out on such an advantage was truly a lifetime of difort.

    At that moment, a middle-aged woman passed by the corridor and saw Jiang Shufen crying so sadly. She handed her a tissue and kindlyforted her, "Big sister, the deceased can''te back to life. You should mourn with restraint!"

    "What?"

    As soon as she heard this, Jiang Shufen instantly flew into a rage: "Your family is the one who has had a death, your whole family is dead!"

    "How can you talk like this!"

    "I''m just trying tofort you, all out of kindness...."

    "Do I need yourfort??"

    "What kind of person is this! Like a rabid dog!!"

    "Who are you calling a dog!!"

    "..."

    Evening.

    Yang Hao led people to Linjiang Garden.

    The house Xu Yali had already decorated waspletely ready to move in.

    Moreover, the furniture chosen was all high-grade, environmentally friendly materials, with no off-putting odors.

    Upon entering the house, Jiang Shuyun and Jiang Shuhui, the sisters, were naturally shocked beyond belief.

    On the way there, both had assumed that living amodations in a big city like Jiangcheng would be just ordinary housing, but they didn''t expect it to be such a luxurious residence.

    Especially after learning that the house was for just the two of them to live in, the sisters were even more stunned.

    "Yang, aren''t you and Qiqi living here?"

    Jiang Shuyun couldn''t help but ask.

    "We live nearby. This house is bought for Qiqi."

    "Mrs. Jiang, from now on you''ll live here in Jiangcheng. If you find it ufortable, we can switch to another one!" Yang Hao said, beaming with a smile.

    "Ah?"

    "Satisfied!!"

    Jiang Shuyun was taken aback at first and then quickly nodded her head. Not satisfied living in such a luxury house??

    That would be a joke!!

    And Jiang Yuqi at the side was also a bit dumbfounded. She knew following her boss would have many benefits, but she didn''t expect them toe this quickly.

    A house in Henghe County, one in Jiangcheng, that''s two houses now!

    The county house might not be expensive, but this one had an area of over 200 square meters. It had to be worth at least six million or more!!

    Her own boss really spoiled her to no end.

    What the young maid didn''t know was, in Yang Hao''s heart, the house didn''t match her status as a maid, it was just a temporary residence sought due to time constraints.

    His maid had a special spending allowance of a billion yuan.

    When he found the time, Yang Hao would buy another luxury house just for his maid!

    Having settled in Jiang Shuyun, the ''System'' voice also rang out.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task!

    Task reward: one Intermediate Industry Card!

    [Yes][No] Exchange for industry??

    Exchange, of course, I''ll exchange!!

    Yang Hao directly chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Intermediate Industry Card exchanged sessfully.

    Congrattions to the host for acquiring 80% of Tianmei Media''s shares!

    Following Yang Hao''s choice, the ''System'' voice sounded once again.

    Yang Hao had heard of [Tianmei Media], a veryrge-scale film and televisionpany.

    He immediately went online to look up information about thepany.

    Currently, [Tianmei Media] is valued at around 70 billion.

    80% of the shares is 56 billion!

    In other words, Yang Hao''s assets had just skyrocketed by more than fifty billion.

    Now that''s very nice.

    He subconsciously looked at his maid, thinking that he must reward her well tonight, for sure grabbing two ''Nainai''!

    ```

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    "Qiqi, what does Yang do for a living? He seems way too rich!"

    "Does he mean this house is for you??"

    After Yang Hao left, the house was left with only three women of the Jiang Family; Jiang Shuyun, who had been full of questions, immediately asked.

    "Yang is the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, and he has some other businesses as well."

    "Hai works at Jiangcheng Newspaper, and his girlfriend Dandan''s club is also one of Yang''s businesses."

    Jiang Yuqi briefly exined.

    "Well, he certainly is a big boss!"

    Jiang Shuyun and Jiang Shuhui exchanged a nce; neither of them knew exactly what kind of enterprise Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was.

    But just the president title alone was impressive enough.

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    "Qiqi, how did you meet Yang?"

    "Such a big boss shouldn''t have any connection with you, right?"

    Jiang Shuhui curiously asked.

    "Uh, Yang''s daughter is my student."

    Jiang Yuqi hesitated slightly but still answered truthfully.

    "Ah?"

    "Yang has a child??"

    "Qiqi, Yang isn''t married, is he?"

    Jiang Shuyun and Jiang Shuhui were both shocked; Yang Hao looked quite young, about thirty or so, so both had assumed he was single.

    "No, not at all!"

    "Yang is divorced and living with his daughter."

    "We are... living together now."

    Jiang Yuqi hurriedly exined, knowing that it was hard for her to have an official status, but she had an advantage over those other women vying for Yang''s attention.

    She was living with Yang Hao now, and Xixi even called her "Qiqi Mom."

    Since she got along well with Xixi, Jiang Yuqi knew that the little girl only acknowledged three women besides her: her aunt Li Manni and that "Aunt Xinyi."

    "Divorced, huh!"

    "Well, that''s a relief..."

    Jiang Shuyun was still very worried about her daughter being a homewrecker; after all, her own husband had run off with another woman, so she despised those who destroyed others'' families.

    "Yang didn''t get divorced because of you, did he??"

    Jiang Shuyun added, still concerned.

    "How could that be!"

    "I met Yang when he was already divorced," Jiang Yuqi exined.

    "That''s good."

    "You can''t be the one to break up someone else''s family!" Jiang Shuyun solemnly warned.

    "Mom, don''t worry."

    "Yang doesn''t have a family." Although Jiang Yuqi said this with confidence, she silently added to herself: although he doesn''t have a family, there are still many women after him.

    "Qiqi, even though Yang doesn''t have a family, he''s so outstanding. There must be a lot of girls who like him; you should be vignt!" Jiang Shuhui advised.

    "Yeah, I know."

    Jiang Yuqi nodded slightly, while inwardly scoffing: As if there are many girls liking him! Now, those people are all wishful thinking.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao first went to Renhe Law Firm, signed some contracts, andpleted the equity and share transfer of Tianmei Media.

    Then he went to Jiangcheng Newspaper.

    Cai Meichen was on a business trip with Fan Linlin, leaving only Sun Xinyi, Xu Yali, and Wang Bingru in the president''s office.

    "Lili,e here for a moment."

    Yang Hao first called Xu Yali into the president''s office.

    His secretary managed toplete the purchasing and instation of a set of furniture and appliances for a house in less than 24 hours, which was a sessfulpletion of her assigned task.

    Therefore, Yang Hao intended to reward the secretary and handed her the prepared shopping bag: "You''ve done a good job with the task; this is your reward."

    "Ah?"

    "There''s a reward, too!"

    Xu Yali was initially startled, then her gaze was drawn to the logo on the shopping bag.

    "Patek Philippe!!"

    The secretary''s eyes shone with excitement. Because the task was urgent, she coordinated with vendors until after midnight yesterday and was at Linjiang Garden by six in the morning to manage deliveries.

    So this morning, Xu Yali was cursing the heartless boss for overworking her, a wage earner.

    But now her thoughts were: please keep overworking me; I have an incredibly strong resilience!

    "Thank you, boss!"

    Xu Yali epted the gift, smiling from ear to ear with gratitude.

    "Give this to Xinyi, and then get ready, as you will apany meter," Yang Hao then handed Xu Yali another shopping bag that looked the same from the outside, but the watch inside was different. The Patek Philippe watch he got for his own Yibao was from a collection worth over two million.

    "Alright."

    Xu Yali joyfully left the office with the two shopping bags, heading straight to Sun Xinyi''s desk: "This is from Mr. Yang for you!"

    "Oh."

    Sun Xinyi wasn''t particrly interested in luxury goods, especially since she had been preupied with the suspicion that she might really be pregnant, losing interest in almost everything else.

    Xu Yali was focused on the boss''s gift and didn''t pay much attention to her best friend''s state. She eagerly opened the package at her desk, revealing an exquisite Patek Philippe wristwatch.

    Xu Yali promptly looked up the model number on the Patek Philippe official website and saw the price tag: 405,000!

    Wow!

    That''s four hundred thousand!

    The secretary was astounded, feeling like she could work another twenty-four hours straight!!

    What kind of divine boss is this?

    A casual reward worth forty thousand.

    "Li, this watch is so pretty~"

    Wang Bingru, who had been cking off, had been watching the president''s office. When Xu Yali came out with two shopping bags, she noticed and saw one being handed over to Sun Xinyi.

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    She was very curious about what was in the shopping bag, so she approached Xu Yali''s workstation, and that''s when she saw the watch inside the box.

    "Four hundred thousand, of course it''s beautiful!"

    Xu Yali said delightfully.

    "Ah?"

    "It actually costs four hundred thousand!!"

    Wang Bingru was stunned, not expecting a watch could be so expensive.

    At the same time, she felt some envy, because Xu Yali was the only one among the three people in the president''s office who came out with two shopping bags.

    In fact, this prospective graduate student had recently been in a state of constant indecision, as her sister, Wang Xueru, thanks to Mr. Yang''s presence, was living the life most women dream of.

    Yet here she was, younger, prettier, and more educated than her sister, living the life of a working-ss person.

    Although it was just an internship, Wang Bingru felt she could already foresee her life after graduating with a master''s degree ˇŞ the sry would probably be simr to now, but the work would likely be more exhausting.

    After all, Mr. Yang was giving her a high-paying and less strenuous job now out of consideration for her sister.

    Once she graduated, if she sought a job based on her education and abilities, she might not find a better one than she has now!

    Not to mention the far-fetched, just take Fan Linlin who had been recruited a few days ago!

    She was a graduate student from a 985 university.

    In this era when the value of academic degrees has severely declined, a master''s degree really isn''t worth much.

    Based on these realities she was witnessing, Wang Bingru truly felt somewhat shaken inside.

    If she also became the boss''s woman...

    Could she live a life like her sister''s?

    Or even better, since she was, after all, in better overall condition than her sister.

    "This is a Patek Philippe, four hundred thousand is quite normal."

    By now, Xu Yali had taken off the previous watch and had picked up her phone to take pictures.

    The first Patek Philippe of her life definitely deserved a moment to show off on her social circle!

    "Our Mr. Yang is really generous!"

    Wang Bingrumented, again looking enviously at the Patek Philippe on Xu Yali''s wrist.

    Her roommates and close friends often discussed luxury goods, and Wang Bingru, being exposed to their conversations, had some understanding of luxury brands.

    The prestigious Patek Philippe was, of course, a brand she had heard of, but she had never browsed a Patek Philippe store, making this her first time seeing it in person.

    Deep inside, she thought, if she had a Patek Philippe, wouldn''t her friends be green with envy?

    "Our Mr. Yang is truly the most generous boss I''ve ever seen..."

    Xu Yali also expressed her emotions.

    "Li, I''m kind of not wanting to go to graduate school anymore."

    "Reading more is always useful, when you graduate, you will have more choices."

    "..."

    Xu Yali imparted some experience to her younger colleague.

    A littleter, after finishing his work, Yang Hao came out of the office. He first chatted with his own Yibao for a few sentences, then took Xu Yali and left thepany.

    "Mr. Yang, where are we going?"

    "Is it about work?"

    After getting into the car, Xu Yali asked curiously.

    "I''ve acquired apany, let''s go take a look."

    "Eh?"

    "Whichpany?"

    Xu Yali asked curiously.

    "Do you know Tianmei Media?"

    "Of course, I do!"

    Xu Yali nodded, then asked with a shocked face, "Boss, don''t tell me you''ve acquired Tianmei Media?"

    "Congrattions, you guessed right."

    "Ah??"

    Xu Yali was startled. This second-inmand of the President''s Office was very capable at work, with a deep understanding of the rted industry as well as thepany.

    The main business of Tianmei Media included: television program production and distribution, film investment and marketing, television series investment and distribution, as well as artist management.

    Its scale far exceeded that of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, with a peak market value of over ten billion, and it currently must be worth several billion!

    And now her own boss actually acquired thispany valued at several billion!

    Incredible!

    This was too incredible!

    Xu Yali had always thought that her boss''s worth was less than a billion.

    Now it seemed she had underestimated her boss!

    Tianmei Building.

    This was the headquarters of Tianmei Media, and the building was also Tianmei Media''srgest asset, with a total of 42 floors and an estimated value of around 1.5 billion.

    Currently, floors below thirty were rented out, while Tianmei Media upied the floors above thirty.

    33rd floor, Artist Department.

    Liu Cui, all smiles, said to Xiao Yinqiu, "Qiuqiu, we may be in for some good luck. The Chen Brothers have sold thepany, and the new boss will take over in the next day or two."

    "If the new boss has any sense, he won''t continue to sideline you!"

    "Really?"

    Xiao Yinqiu''s long, enchanting eyes lit up.

    She had risen to famest year with "The Legend of Liang Yu" and then caught the eye of the well-known director Zhang Kaigang, who was also a ''pir'' of Tianmei Media.

    He was just about to start a new film and wanted Xiao Yinqiu to y a part. Both being from the samepany, and Xiao Yinqiu being in the rising phase of her career, this coboration promised to be a win-win situation.

    However, Xu Xiaogang was a bit of a lech and had an unwritten rule for getting a role in his productions: one had to apany him in ying poker.

    Xiao Yinqiu refused, and as a result, Xu Xiaogang reced her as the female lead and exerted pressure on the higher-ups to downgrade Xiao Yinqiu''s resources.

    Actually, the ''sidelining'' that Liu Cui talked about was a bit of an exaggeration. Xiao Yinqiu still had some work, but they were all mediocre, cash-grabbing business deals which were profitable for thepany but did little for her personal development.

    "This is no joke."

    "The Chen Brothers just held an urgent meeting."

    The founders of Tianmei Media were the Chen Brothers, known internally as Big Mr. Chen and Little Mr. Chen, who together held 80% of Tianmei Media''s shares.

    The shares given to Yang Hao by the System were from the Chen Brothers; how it was done, Yang Hao didn''t care, as it was the System''s business.

    "Cui, we can''t be too optimistic," said Xiao Yinqiu.

    "Given Zhang Kaigang''s position in thepany, the new boss wouldn''t want to offend him, right?"

    After a brief moment of joy, Xiao Yinqiu calmed down again. The typically cool and fair-skinned beauty furrowed her brows slightly. Capitalists were all profit-driven.

    One was a well-known domestic director, and the other was an actress who had only risen to famest year.

    Inparison, who would choose thetter?

    "New boss, new atmosphere, it''s bound to be better than it is now!"

    Liu Cui shrugged with a smile,forting her artist.

    "Cui, Qiuqiu."

    "Go to the conference room on the 36th floor for a meeting!"

    A staff member came over and notified them at that moment.

    "Got it!"

    Liu Cui nodded and then said to Xiao Yinqiu, "It looks like the new boss has arrived!"

    "Let''s go, let''s see who this new boss is..."

    Liu Cui tugged at Xiao Yinqiu, who was sitting in her chair. When the coldly beautiful woman stood up, she instantly imposed an intense sense of pressure on her.

    Firstly, Xiao Yinqiu was quite tall ¨C at 172 cm she towered over Liu Cui by half a head. Secondly, Xiao Yinqiu''s figure was graceful. Her sudden rise caused her chest to bounce vigorously, inducing envy in Liu Cui who was more pact''.

    And that waist, tidy enough to be grasped in a hand, one could only imagine how tempting it would look when she twisted.

    So, you couldn''t entirely me Zhang Kaigang ¨C what man wouldn''t be mesmerized?

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    Liu Cui and Xiao Yinqiu arrived at the conference room to find it nearly full.

    Almost all thepany''s top executives were present, but only a few lesser-known artists, as those with a bit of fame were all busy with work. Only artists like Xiao Yinqiu, who were semi-ostracized, just happened to be in Jiangcheng.

    After the two entered the conference room, they sat down in a corner. At this moment, almost everyone was worrying about their own futures and paid them no attention.

    About fifteen minutester, Mr. Chen and President Chen escorted the new boss into the conference room.

    Yet, upon seeing the new boss, Liu Cui couldn''t help but freeze, and a look of astonishment appeared on Xiao Yinqiu''s face sitting beside her.

    This fair-skinned beauty had a good memory; she instantly recognized the new boss as the neighbor she had encountered in the elevator.

    Because his remark, "I never imagined you''d be under me," had left a deep impression on her.

    After that chance encounter, she hadbeled the upstairs neighbor as the "lecherous neighbor."

    However, the lecherous neighbor had be her new boss!

    Compared to Xiao Yinqiu, Liu Cui was even more shocked because she had been drinking with the new boss just a few days ago, and he had even be the object of her fantasies.

    What was more embarrassing was that it seemed like her self-entertaining fantasies had been discovered by him!

    After fleeing from her best friend Cai Meichen''s rental house, Liu Cui was secretly relieved that they would never cross paths again, which would be too awkward.

    But just a few dayster, they met again.

    And now she was his subordinate.

    Don''t see me, don''t see me...

    Liu Cui bowed her head and silently prayed in her heart.

    Though the moment of social death woulde eventually, she still hoped it could be postponed.

    Actually, this meeting was just a handover ceremony; as of today, Tianmei Media was leaving the "Chen Brothers era" and entering the "Mr. Yang era."

    Yang Hao maintained the same strategy he had used when taking over Jiangcheng Newspaper Group: keeping a distant demeanor while unfamiliar with thepany and its employees.

    During the meeting, he simply introduced himself and then said a few high-sounding empty words before ending his speech.

    Tianmei Media''s market value was more than ten times that of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Untangling theplicated internal structure and factions of such a behemoth was no small feat, and not something to rush into, so today Yang Hao''s main goals were to show his face and to get a bit more familiar with thepany''s top executives.

    After he finished speaking, he let each executive introduce themselves. With his intelligence index reaching 100 points, and the strongest brain enhancement on his side, his photographic memory allowed him to easily remember each high-level executive.

    His gaze swept over the conference room, intending to record each face in his mind.

    During this process, he unexpectedly spotted an acquaintance.

    Although Liu Cui was trying her best to keep her head down and hide herself, Yang Hao had shared a dinner table and drinks with her, and it had happened just a few days before.

    Besides, this woman had fantasized about him, which made a significant impression on Yang Hao.

    What a coincidence.

    He was just worrying about not having any acquaintances to begin work with!

    After all the executives had introduced themselves, Yang Hao, sitting at the head of the conference table, suddenly pointed to Liu Cui in the corner, who didn''t even qualify to sit at the main table: "That beautifuldy there, introduce yourself."

    Seeing the new boss, Yang Hao, suddenly speak up, everyone''s gaze involuntarily shifted toward Liu Cui, with varied expressions.

    Liu Cui was indeed an old employee of Tianmei Media, but her role in the artists'' department was just a team leader, a position far from being able to converse with a president like Yang Hao.

    Moreover, in a mediapany filled with beauties, her looks held no particr advantage, so everyone was puzzled as to why the new boss had singled her out.

    Liu Cui, who was publicly named, looked utterly disheartened. She felt she had hidden herself quite well, yet she was still discovered!

    "Mr. Yang, hello. I''m Liu Cui from the artists'' department, leader of the fourth team. I''m responsible for the training of new agents and currently manage Xiao Yinqiu and several neers," she said.

    Liu Cui stood from her seat and grudgingly introduced herself.

    "Hmm, take a seat," Yang Hao said lightly, gesturing with his hand, then added, "Come to my office after the meeting."

    "Uh, alright," Liu Cui, the junior agent, naturally didn''t dare show any disagreement.

    But the way everyone in the room looked at her hadpletely changed. Was it because the new boss had singled her out? Was she being favored by the boss?

    Or did they already know each other?

    Thetter seemed unlikely, or they wouldn''t have needed her to introduce herself again.

    Could it be Xiao Yinqiu''s name that yed a role?

    Even in the entertainment circle, "Empress Xiao" was considered a top beauty. Perhaps the new boss took an interest in Xiao Yinqiu and wanted to speak with Liu Cui first?

    This possibility was quite likely!

    Those seated were seasoned figures in the entertainment industry and quickly analyzed the potential reasons.

    Of course, this was just spection based on the known facts.

    After Liu Cui sat down, Xiao Yinqiu ced her phone on Liu Cui''sp, the screen showing a WeChat conversation with one line of text: "Sis Cui, do you know the new boss?"

    With so many people present and the new boss directly naming his own agent, Xiao Yinqiu was naturally curious.

    "Yeah, I''ll tell you more about itter," Liu Cui typed on the phone.

    Xiao Yinqiu nodded, struck with surprise, and didn''t continue the interaction.

    The meeting concluded.

    Yang Hao left the room first with his secretary, Xu Yali, and then Liu Cui became the center of everyone''s attention.

    "Sis Cui, do you know the new boss?"

    "Sis Cui, what''s the background of our new boss?"

    "Sis Cui, remember us when you''re climbing up, ha!!"

    "..."

    Colleagues who usually had a good rtionship with Liu Cui gathered around one after another to probe for news.

    Liu Cui waved her hands in bafflement: "This is my first time meeting the boss, stop guessing wildly!"

    She, of course, wouldn''t tell the truth to these colleagues with their own agendas.

    The president''s office was located on the top level of the building, the 42nd floor.

    Previously, both President Chen and Mr. Chen had their offices on this floor, but now the entire floor belonged to Mr. Yang!

    Mr. Chen''s office was rtively spacious, with an indoor golf putter practice set near the floor-to-ceiling windows for the asional putt.

    Yang Hao was not proficient in golf, but that did not stop him from trying out the putter left behind by Mr. Chen.

    While Yang Hao was enjoying himself, the secretary, Xu Yali, brought Liu Cui into the office.

    "Group Leader Liu, please take a seat."

    Yang Hao casually pointed to the visitor sofa.

    "Mr. Yang, I never expected you to be my new boss!"

    "I believe that under your wise leadership, our Tianmei will definitely be even better..."

    Liu Cui''s face was full of a smile as she exchanged pleasantries, trying to hide her inner panic and embarrassment.

    "Why did you suddenly leave that night?"

    Yang Hao mercilessly brought the topic back to the night that made Liu Cui unable to show her face.

    "Er~"

    The smile on Liu Cui''s face froze at the corner of her mouth as she silently cursed this Mr. Yang a hundred times in her heart.

    You just have to bring up the awkward topics, huh!

    Do you really take pleasure in my embarrassment?

    "I had drunk too much before!"

    "After I sobered up, I left," Liu Cui exined, annoyed.

    Yang Hao did not respond immediately but took a putt instead.

    The golf ball went straight into the hole!

    Yes!!

    Yang Hao gave a light fist pump; the feeling of sinking the putt was indeed satisfying.

    He put down the putter and then sat down opposite Liu Cui, "Group Leader Liu, there''s no need to be nervous."

    "I called you here because I want to understand the internal affairs of thepany. Tell me everything you know!"

    Liu Cui gave Yang Hao a look, saw his serious expression, and realized he had indeed summoned her to gather information.

    So, Liu Cui shared everything she knew in great detail.

    And this talk went on for over two hours.

    If it were any ordinary person, Liu Cui''s lengthy exnations would have scrambled their brains, but Yang Hao had the ''System'' to assist him. After listening, he immediately had a clear thread in his mind, and thepany''s internal structure and factions were crystal clear to him.

    "What''s the situation with Xiao Yinqiu?"

    Earlier, in the conference room, Yang Hao had noticed Xiao Yinqiu sitting next to Liu Cui.

    It was hardly possible to ignore such a big beauty, and Yang Hao also recognized her as the neighbor he had met in the elevator a few days ago.

    The two were quite fated; not only were they neighbors, but they had also be "colleagues."

    Liu Cui was about to spill the beans on Zhang Kaigang, but upon hearing Yang Hao ask about Xiao Yinqiu, she immediately revealed the matter of Zhang Kaigang''s failed attempt to apply the hidden rules to Xiao Yinqiu, and his maniptions to freeze her out using his connections.

    After listening, Yang Hao shook his head with a smile.

    He had always heard about the various hidden rules in the entertainment industry, and today they were confirmed.

    "You just said that all the actresses who have worked in Zhang Kaigang''s projects have to ept his hidden rules, meaning they''ve all slept with him, right?" Yang Hao inquired curiously.

    "More or less."

    "Unless there''s a bigger backer behind them he doesn''t dare to offend," Liu Cui replied.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, while internally he couldn''t help but silentlyment: MD, that old guy has quite the good fortune with women!!

    "Mr. Yang, Qiuqiu is really an exceptionally dedicated actress with a good image and acting skills."

    "If thepany is willing to give her the resources, she''s bound to be a huge star, and that in turn will earn more money for thepany. It''s a win-win."

    Liu Cui took the opportunity to say.

    "Hmm, that makes sense."

    Yang Hao nodded, "Have here up to see me tonight."

    "Ah?"

    "See you tonight??"

    Liu Cui was taken aback for a moment, then speechless.

    She thought that Yang Hao had taken her advice to heart, but it turned out he still coveted Xiao Yinqiu''s body.

    How is he any different from that old lecher Zhang Kaigang?

    No, there is a difference!

    This one is the boss, holding much more power than Zhang Kaigang!

    Does having power mean you can do whatever you want??

    Does it give you the right to force a girl to do things she doesn''t want to?

    What kind of sessful person is this!

    They are all beasts in human clothing!!

    Liu Cui cursed inwardly, but as a little agent, she dared not talk back to the boss. She simply nodded silently, "Alright, Mr. Yang, I''ll take my leave then."

    "Wait..."

    Yang Hao called out to Liu Cui, who had already risen to her feet, "Come together tonight, we have more to talk about in detail!"

    "Ah?"

    "We... together??"

    Liu Cui''s mouth opened wide in shock, with feelings of outrage and anger intermingling on her face.

    This old lecher actually wants me and Qiuqiu together???

    There really are no good people in the entertainment industry!!

    Even Zhang Kaigang never made such an excessive demand!

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    Just as Liu Cui was brewing her emotions, preparing for aeback, Yang Hao''s phone suddenly rang. It was Miss Color, Huang Qing calling.

    Seeing the caller''s name, Yang Hao subconsciously frowned. If it weren''t for an emergency, she wouldn''t be calling him.

    Yang Hao immediately waved to Liu Cui, signaling she could leave, and then walked to the window to answer the call.

    "Hao, there''s some trouble at the club."

    "Someone is pestering Jiujiu, insisting that she apany them!"

    On the phone, Huang Qing''s voice was quite hurried.

    "What''s their background?"

    Yang Hao thought it must be an emergency, but didn''t expect it was rted to Yu Jiujiu.

    "Seems to be some celebrity, supposedly even the nephew of that big director Zhang Kaigang, but we don''t know for sure. It''s something the girls heard..."

    Huang Qing recounted what she knew of the situation and the events that had transpired.

    About an hour ago, a big group came to the club to have fun, and Yu Jiujiu was currently assigned to the Haojue Club by Huang Qing, serving as her assistant.

    In reality, Huang Qing just arranged a nominal position for Yu Jiujiu to draw a sry; as for the assistant, there wasn''t much to do.

    But Yu Jiujiu was quite strong-willed and actively asked Huang Qing to assign her work, so Huang Qing let her be involved in the club''s daily management, learning by her side.

    Just now, Yu Jiujiu went to help delivery items to a private room but ended up being targeted by "Mr. Zhang", who was leading the group. At first, he asked Yu Jiujiu to have a drink with him, then demanded that she offer more...

    "Wait for me!"

    "I''ll be right there."

    Yang Hao didn''t say much else, understanding the situation and immediately hung up the phone.

    If the person''s identity was indeed as Huang Qing said, being the nephew of Zhang Kaigang, then the matter would be easier to handle, and not just for today.

    Yang Hao could use this opportunity to have a chat with the illustrious director about Xiao Yinqiu.

    "Boss, should we leave?"

    As Yang Hao stepped out of the office, Xu Yali immediately came up to meet him.

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded his head, then instructed, "Go to the artist department now, find Director Feng Chong, and then head to the Haojue Club with him."

    "Uh, okay!"

    Although Xu Yali was puzzled, she still followed her boss''s orders and went to the artist department.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, took the elevator straight down to the underground parking garage and headed to the Haojue Club.

    The Tianmei Building was quite close to Haojue Club, just a ten-minute drive away.

    "Mr. Yang, Qing and the others are on the fifth floor!"

    Huang Qing had instructed Ye Wei to wait for Yang Hao in the lobby on the first floor. The synthetically pretty woman updated Yang Hao about the situation upstairs, mentioning Huang Qing was currently having drinks with Mr. Zhang.

    Now Mr. Zhang had put forward a new condition, wanting not just Yu Jiujiu to join him but also demanding Huang Qing...

    Soon they arrived on the fifth floor, where a lot of security personnel were already standing by in the corridor. Coming to blows was thest resort, but since Yu Jiujiu was the target of Mr. Zhang''s interest, if he refused to back down, Huang Qing would have no other option. After all, she couldn''t let her boss''s woman be taken out.

    "Mr. Yang, it''s this private room here."

    Ye Wei stopped at the door of the "555" private room.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, then pushed the door open and entered.

    This private room was the "Emperor''s Booth," capable of amodating dozens of people.

    Currently, there were over thirty men and women in the room, but more than half were the club''s hostesses.

    At the moment, Huang Qing waspeting in a drinking match with a man with slicked-back hair, but it was uneven ¨C she drank three sses to his one.

    The music in the private room was loud. After entering, Yang Hao immediately turned off the music and ordered Ye Wei to turn the room''s lighting up to its brightest.

    As blinding lights came on, the noisy private room suddenly fell silent.

    All eyes turned to Yang Hao.

    The slick-haired man looked displeased as he confronted Yang Hao, cursing, "Who the hell are you?"

    "Mr. Zhang, this man is our club''s boss, Mr. Yang," Huang Qing interjected, setting down her ss to introduce him.

    Simultaneously, she breathed a sigh of relief. If Yang Hao had been anyter, she would have had to call security and expose the confrontation.

    The club was justified today, so even if a dispute urred, Huang Qing wasn''t afraid.

    But business isn''t run that way, especially in a club. If force was used every time, who woulde to y here in the future?

    Moreover, those who could afford to patronize the Haojue Club were all significant figures, so resolving issues peacefully and satisfying customers was the optimal solution.

    "So, you are the boss!"

    Zhang Tianzu was quite drunk by now, his face flushed with alcohol.

    He sized up Yang Hao, somewhat certain that he had never seen him in Jiangcheng''s upper circles; his confidence grew a notch.

    This Mr. Zhang pointed to Yu Jiujiu, who was shielded by Huang Qing, and then at Huang Qing herself, "These two, I want to take them out for some fun."

    "Name your price."

    "How may I address you, sir?" Yang Hao asked nonchntly, having crossed to Zhang Tianzu''s opposite side, now that Yu Jiujiu and Huang Qing seemed unharmed and he was in no hurry anymore.

    "My surname is Zhang."

    "Zhang, as in overbearing!"

    Zhang Tianzu twisted his mouth into a smirk, appearing to think his self-introduction was quite impressive; he even shared a smug look with his buddies.

    His cronies also cooperatively started tough, and one skinny guy added, with an obsequiously ttering tone, "Jiangcheng''s Zhang Family, surely Mr. Yang can''t be unaware?"

    "Sorry, I really have no idea," Yang Hao answered, shaking his head in feigned regret. He wasn''t pretending; he truly had never heard of any notable Zhang Family in Jiangcheng.

    At this, Zhang Tianzu''s mouth twitched violently.

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    And the skinny guy continued, "The Zhang Family, if you haven''t heard of them, surely you''ve heard of the famous director Zhang Kaigang, right?"

    "Of course, I know Director Zhang!"

    Yang Hao nodded.

    Hispany''s famous director had a very high reputation in Hua Country, and he was known to everyone.

    "As long as you know."

    "Our Mr. Zhang is Director Zhang''s own nephew."

    "The famous Hua Country actor, Zhang Tianzu!!"

    The skinny guy introduced Zhang Tianzu''s background with evident smugness.

    But the title "famous Hua Country actor" seemed a bit exaggerated since Yang Hao had never heard of him.

    In fact, it''s not Yang Hao''s fault for not knowing him. Zhang Tianzu had only yed a few supporting roles in his uncle''s movies, but because his acting was so poor, Zhang Kaigang was unwilling to cast his own nephew and instead rmended him to other directors, who, out of respect for Zhang Kaigang, would assign Zhang Tianzu some less important roles.

    As a result, despite being in the industry for many years, Zhang Tianzucked any noteworthy roles.

    He didn''t care much about this fact, though, since he was already a rich second-generation, with his parents running arge-scale advertisingpany. He was in the entertainment circle mainly for the convenience of picking up girls.

    Once Yang Hao confirmed the other party''s identity and background, he felt even more reassured. On his way over, he had been worried that the other party was bluffing. If they were just using Zhang Kaigang''s name without any real connection, it would be meaningless.

    "Mr. Yang, our Mr. Zhang has taken a liking to your employee. You wouldn''t refuse to give this face, would you?"

    At this moment, the skinny guy spoke again.

    "I''m sorry, but these two are my people."

    At that moment, Yang Hao just happened to stand between Huang Qing and Yu Jiujiu. He lifted his arms and ced one around each of their shoulders.

    Damn!!

    What the hell??

    Zhang Tianzu''s eyes widened in shock. Initially, he was interested in "waitress" Yu Jiujiu, and then he took a fancy to Huang Qing, the manager who came to resolve the issue.

    However, whether it was Yu Jiujiu, the waitress, or Huang Qing, the manager, he hadn''t seeded with either.

    In the end, Yang Hao nonchntly wrapped an arm around each of them.

    Theckeys who hade along with Zhang Tianzu were all bewildered, not expecting this kind of response from Yang Hao, the boss.

    This was Huang Qing''s first time having such physical contact with Yang Hao. She was obviously ufortable but knew she had to cooperate at this moment.

    As for Yu Jiujiu, she was much moreposed. She was, after all, one of Yang Hao''s people, and being held by him even made her feel secure.

    "Mr. Yang, as the saying goes, brothers are like limbs, women are like clothes."

    "Just two pieces of clothing, lending them to our Mr. Zhang to wear for a bit shouldn''t be a problem, right?"

    At this, the skinny guy spoke again.

    Hearing this, Yang Haoughed and nced at the skinny guy, "You also said brothers are like limbs, but unfortunately, you guys aren''t my brothers!"

    "Damn it!!"

    "Can''t appreciate a kind gesture, can you!"

    A burly man about the same size as Yang Hao, evidently ying the role of a bodyguard or enforcer, cursed as he charged forward from behind Zhang Tianzu.

    But Yang Hao wasn''t at all flustered. He was a man who knew the Shadowless Finger technique; just a few touches would bring his opponent down. He had tested this technique on his former thug-in-arms, Shen Mingshan; it was very effective.

    At this moment, Yang Hao recalled a line from a movie: "Big Brother, back off!

    Stop pretending!

    You can''t win this game!"

    "Hao, do you want to call security in here?"

    Seeing that the other party seemed ready to get physical, Huang Qing whispered to Yang Hao.

    "There''s no need."

    Yang Hao shook his head, "I''m waiting for someone."

    "Waiting for someone?"

    Huang Qing looked puzzled.

    Just then, rapid footsteps sounded at the door of the private room, followed by the entrance of a man and a woman.

    The man was in his forties, dressed in a gray casual suit, while the woman wore a ck professional outfit in a ssic officedy style.

    These two were none other than the little secretary Xu Yali and the manager of the artists'' department, Feng Chong, who Yang Hao had sent her to call for.

    "Feng, what are you doing here?"

    The sudden entrance of the two naturally drew the attention of everyone in the room, and then Zhang Tianzu recognized Feng Chong, appearing puzzled.

    He was an artist with Tianmei Media, and strictly speaking, Feng Chong was his superior. However, due to his rtionship with Zhang Kaigang and his family''s wealth, his interactions with Feng Chong were more like those between friends.

    In fact, on the way here, Feng Chong had no idea why he was summoned, but the order hade from the new boss.

    He was wondering how to make a good impression in front of the new boss, and suddenly the opportunity had arrived.

    As soon as he entered the private room, Feng Chong, an old hand in the business, guessed why Yang Hao had asked him toe.

    It was probably because Zhang Tianzu had foolishly offended the new boss.

    "Mr. Yang, please let me know if you have any instructions," Feng Chong said, not paying any attention to Zhang Tianzu, but walked up to Yang Hao and bowed slightly.

    Seeing this, Zhang Tianzu and hispanions were instantly dumbfounded.

    They were well aware of Feng Chong''s status and position; he was the director of Tianmei Media''s artists'' department, holding considerable power.

    In the entire entertainment industry, he was a significant figure, yet there he was, showing reverence and deference to Yang Hao.

    Even Huang Qing recognized Feng Chong. As the director of Tianmei Media''s artists'' department, he often attended social gatherings, and he had visited Haojue Club on more than a few asions. Huang Qing had met him a few times and knew he was one of Tianmei Media''s higher-ups, someone many celebrities sought to tter.

    Yet, there he was, acting so humbly in front of Yang Hao, which shocked Huang Qing as well.

 Chapter 255: 226, stop pretending, you cant play this round (two-in-one)_3

    ```

    If Yang Hao was merely the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, clearly there would be no need for such courtesy from the other party, which means his boss must have an even more impressive identity!

    "Do you recognize this gentleman?"

    Yang Hao pointed at Zhang Tianzu and then pretended he had forgotten the other man''s surname, asking, "Right, what was your surname again?"

    "Uh, I..."

    Zhang Tianzu was at a loss for words, unable to repeat his earlier line, "My surname is Zhang, as in overbearing Zhang."

    He might be brash, but he wasn''t stupid.

    Someone who could make Feng Chong treat him with such politeness was naturally a big shot. Maybe he really was someone he couldn''t afford to offend.

    "My surname is Zhang, as in archer Zhang."

    Zhang Tianzu switched to a different introduction.

    Hearing this, Yang Haoughed, "Mr. Zhang, that''s not how you introduced yourself just now."

    "You said your surname was Zhang, as in overbearing Zhang!"

    Zhang Tianzu''s mouth twitched, and he didn''t dare to respond, instead turning to look at Feng Chong. His primary task now was to figure out the true identity of this clubhouse owner.

    After all, the person couldn''t just be a clubhouse owner, or Feng Chong wouldn''t be so polite.

    "Brother Chong, who is this??"

    Zhang Tianzu asked with a frown.

    "Our Tianmei Media''s new boss, Mr. Yang!"

    Feng Chong didn''t want to ruin his rtionship with Zhang Tianzu too badly, after all, Zhang Kaigang was behind him, so he directly revealed Yang Hao''s identity.

    Upon hearing that Yang Hao was actually the new boss of Tianmei Media, Zhang Tianzu and everyone else were stunned.

    The muscr man who had previously rushed to confront Yang Hao, intending to use force, subconsciously took two steps back into the crowd, while the skinny man who had been acting as a "pawn" was so shocked that his mouth fell open and he subconsciously gripped hispanion''s arm tighter.

    He too was an actor, but not one under contract with Tianmei Media; he had been following Zhang Tianzu in hopes of using that connection to enter Tianmei Media.

    However, he had unintentionally offended the boss of Tianmei Media, so upon learning Yang Hao''s identity, he nearly wet his pants in fear!

    A mere nobody like him had offended the boss of Tianmei Media; a single word from Yang Hao and his chances in the entertainment industry would most likely be over.

    "A-Zu, did you just disrespect Mr. Yang?"

    "If that''s the case, you better apologize quickly, Mr. Yang might just let it go." Feng Chong spoke softly, while continuously giving Zhang Tianzu meaningful nces, obviously urging him to apologize quickly.

    Zhang Tianzu looked at Yang Hao and then at Huang Qing and Yu Jiujui, who were close by his side, feeling a tightness in his chest. He still had trouble swallowing his pride.

    It was just a clubhouse ownerˇŞhow the hell did he be the boss of Tianmei Media? It''s just too surreal!

    "Brother Chong, are you serious?"

    Zhang Tianzu found the reality hard to ept and asked again.

    "Are identities ever fake?!"

    Feng Chong looked at Zhang Tianzu with an expression that said "you idiot" and cursed him silently in his heart.

    This was Tianmei Media''s new boss, a man who had swallowed up all of Mr. Chen''s shares aloneˇŞfor someone like him, not just you, but even your uncle couldn''t afford to offend him!

    Seeing Feng Chong''s attitude, Zhang Tianzu''sst hope shattered. He looked at Yang Hao again and, after hesitating for a moment, finally said, "Mr. Yang, I''m sorry."

    "I was blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai!"

    Thump!

    As soon as Zhang Tianzu finished speaking, the skinny man who had been acting as the pawn immediately knelt down, bowing and saying, "Mr. Yang, please don''t hold a grudge against someone as insignificant as me."

    "I''ve had too much to drink!!"

    "If you''re still upset, I''m willing to bow my head to you..."

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected this guy to be so spineless. Just a moment ago, he had been all bluster and swagger, but now he was willing to kneel at the drop of a hat.

    If you looked at it positively, you could say he knew when to bend and when to stand tall!

    ```

    Yang Hao naturally couldn''t be bothered to fuss over such a petty person. He casually waved his hand and then said to Zhang Tianzu, "You don''t need to apologize to me, you owe them an apology!"

    Yang Hao gently tightened his grip on Huang Qing and Yu Jiujui''s arms, indicating that Zhang Tianzu should apologize to the two women.

    Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianzu subconsciously clenched his fists.

    Apologizing to Yang Hao, the new boss of Tianmei Media, he could reluctantly ept, given the man''s status.

    But to apologize to Huang Qing and Yu Jiujui, those two women, feltpletely beneath him!

    Who did Mr. Zhang think he was?

    How could he possibly bow his head to two women who mingled in clubs!

    "It seems Mr. Zhang doesn''t believe he has done anything wrong!"

    "Director Feng, call Director Zhang."

    Yang Hao gestured to Feng Chong, who was standing aside, with a nod of his head.

    In Yang Hao''s view, Zhang Tianzu was just a small fry. On the way there, he had already decided to use this opportunity to have a chat with Zhang Kaigang.

    Upon hearing themand, Feng Chong immediately called Zhang Kaigang, whose film had just been released and who was busy with promotions these days.

    The phone rang for quite a while before connecting, "Director Feng, what''s up? I''m about to attend a roadshow immediately!"

    "Director Zhang, I''m with Mr. Yang and A''Zu."

    "Mr. Yang? Which Mr. Yang?"

    "Our new boss of Tianmei, Mr. Yang!"

    "Alright, let Mr. Yang take the phone..."

    After a brief exchange, Feng Chong handed the phone to Yang Hao.

    And Yang Hao, after taking the phone, immediately hit the speakerphone button.

    "Mr. Yang, what has Tianzu done wrong?"

    "If that''s the case, deal with it however you see fit. I fully support you!" Zhang Kaigang immediately made his position clear over the phone.

    Zhang Tianzu''s face turned an iron shade of green as he listened to the voiceing from the earpiece; it was apparent his own uncle had no intention of shielding him whatsoever.

    "Director Zhang, I''ve put it on speaker, so Mr. Zhang can hear as well."

    "Here''s the thing..."

    "Director Zhang, what do you think would be the best way to handle this?"

    Yang Hao recounted what had happened and then threw the question back to Zhang Kaigang.

    There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, after which Zhang Kaigangunched into a string of curses, naturally all aimed at his nephew, Zhang Tianzu.

    Zhang Kaigang cursed for a good five or six minutes before urging his nephew to apologize to Huang Qing and Yu Jiujui. In a show of sincerity, Tianzu also mboyantly downed a whole bottle of foreign liquor.

    Once he had finished apologizing, Zhang Tianzu led his crew away, beaten and ashamed.

    The disturbance thus settled down.

    Yang Hao, finding the whole affair rather dull, simply shrugged and then sat down on the sofa.

    A''Zu''s fighting power was too weak.

    His ability topel was at most level five, easily quashed.

    At this moment, Huang Qing opened a new bottle of wine and filled a ss for the powerful boss, "Hao, you''re actually the boss of Tianmei Media too? You really know how to keep a low profile!"

    Ever since their first meeting, Huang Qing had thought Yang Hao was impressive, but she had never imagined he''d be impressive to this extent!

    He wasn''t just the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group; he was also the boss of Tianmei Media!

    Before, Huang Qing believed Yang Hao was worth at most a billion, but now it seemed he was easily worth tens of billions, perhaps even more than a hundred billion!

    That meant she had, without realizing it, made the acquaintance and secured the favor of a tycoon worth billions!

 Chapter 256: 227, Regarding Mr. Yangs unwritten rules (Request for monthly tickets)

    "Hao, sorry for causing you trouble,"

    said Yu Jiujiu apologetically from the side.

    "This isn''t your fault,"

    Yang Hao waved his hand, "But we still need to learn from this. Don''t do a waiter''s job next time."

    "Hao, this is my fault. I didn''t handle it well," Huang Qing took the responsibility upon himself.

    Yang Hao waved his hand again. Today''s incident was obviously due to Zhang Tianzu getting drunk. Actually, if he didn''t have his sights on Yu Jiujiu, taking a club''s waitress out would have been a simple matter. It was just bad luck that he kicked an iron te this time.

    "Manager Huang, today''s issue is indeed due to Zhang Tianzu. He has always been this way!"

    "Using his family and Director Zhang''s influence, he has done many simr things!"

    At this moment, Feng Chong, who hadn''t left, spoke up.

    Feng Chong was in a very good mood at the moment. The other executives were probably still worrying about how to curry favor with the new boss, but he had already seized an opportunity to perform in front of the boss.

    "Is this Zhang Tianzu one of Tianmei''s signed artists?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Hmm, he was signed for the sake of Director Zhang,"

    "Mr. Yang, do you think we should terminate the contract?"

    Feng Chong, the old fox, had sensed the change in the wind from the moment Yang Hao asked him to call Zhang Kaigang, sensing that the new boss was apparently dissatisfied with Zhang.

    "How much longer is Zhang Kaigang''s contract with thepany?"

    Yang Hao didn''t immediately respond but asked another question.

    "He signed a film contract with thepany. He signed for five movies at once, and the currently ying ''Do Not Disturb'' is thest one,"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, making mental notes without continuing the topic.

    His gaze fell upon Feng Chong again, and he activated the [Insightful Eye for People] skill he had acquired earlier.

    Ding!

    System scanning...

    Target personal information collection sessful.

    Name of target person: Feng Chong

    Age: 42 years old

    Work ability level: A-level

    Integrity level: B-level

    Areas of expertise: artist management, human resources

    After the feedback from the System, Yang Hao was quite pleased. Feng''s work ability had reached the same level as Cai Meichen, though his integrity level was slightly lower.

    However, ording to the System''s "S, A, B, C, D" grading, a B-level is considered passable, belonging to the stable range. As long as thepany is doing well and he receives a decent treatment, he probably would not switch jobs.

    Next, Yang Hao used this skill on Miss Color, Huang Qing.

    Name of target person: Huang Qing

    Age: 28 years old

    Work ability level: A-level

    Integrity level: S-level

    Areas of expertise: corporate operations, human resources

    Impressive!

    It''s no wonder society calls her Qing! Her integrity level actually reached S!

    The ancients said: "Often the chivalrous friend would wind up ughtering dogs, and the heartless man is usually a schr."

    This saying proved itself once again through Huang Qing.

    After all, Cai Meichen, who had a master''s degree, only had an A-level integrity, not reaching the level of Miss Color.

    And the benefit of having such a subordinate is that there''s no need to worry about getting stabbed in the back!

    You can confidently hand over your businesses to them.

    After assessing Miss Color, Yang Hao used the "Insightful Eye for People" function on his former beloved...

    Name of target person: Yu Jiujiu

    Age: 34 years old

    Work ability level: B-level

    Integrity level: S-level

    Areas of expertise: managing family, guiding husband and children

    After reviewing Yu Jiujiu''s evaluation, Yang Hao nodded with satisfaction. In fact, for Yang Hao, work ability wasn''t important; it was the integrity level he valued the most.

    After all, no matter how strong the abilities are, without integrity, they cannot be of use to him.

    And the integrity levels of his women were even more important, should they hold C or D-levels, he would have to give them up decisively, otherwise, he''d end up wholesaling green hats in the future.

    Tianmei Media.

    Artist department.

    Back in the office, Liu Cui, filled with righteous indignation,ined, "Qiuqiu, there really are no good people in the entertainment circle!"

    "Did the new boss make any excessive demands?"

    Xiao Yinqiu asked with a frown.

    "Excessively demanding!!"

    Liu Cui said while patting her delicate chest, "He actually wanted us to..."

    "To do what?"

    Xiao Yinqiu asked, puzzled.

    "What else!"

    "To sleep with him, of course!" Liu Cui grimaced and cursed, "The entertainment industry''s morals have been corrupted by people like them!"

    "This... "

    Xiao Yinqiu''s beautiful brows twisted into knots. Due to her outstanding personal qualities, ever since she entered the industry, she had encountered many directors and financiers wanting to take advantage of her.

    But Xiao Yinqiu always took pride in her integrity and decency, so she would neverpromise when faced with hidden rules.

    Having seen it too often, she had grown numb to such demands, but it was indeed her first time encountering someone who wanted to sleep with both her and her agent!

    Absolutely sick!!

    No wonder he dared to flirt with her in the elevator!

    Turns out he''s just a scumbag deep down!

    "I thought things would get better with a change of boss, but it turns out he''s the same kind as Zhang Kaigang!"

    Liu Cui was utterly disheartened.

    "At worst, I''ll just be shelved for another two years."

    Xiao Yinqiu was quite open-minded about it; she had already grown ustomed to her semi-frozen status recently.

    Moreover, her contract with Tianmei Media had two years left, so after two years she would be able to regain her freedom.

    Xiao Yinqiu had already decided that once she became a free agent, she would set up her own studio and no longer be under anyone''s control.

    However, the downside of going solo is that it''s difficult to get high-quality resources. The cutthroatpetition in the entertainment industry is severe, and for someone like Xiao Yinqiu, bing an independent act and trying to secure leading roles in major productions is almost an impossibility.

    No producer would pay to pave the way for someone else''s rise; major productions promote their own artists for lead roles.

    "Sister Cui, how did youe to know the new boss?"

    Liu Cui was, after all, singled out by the new boss at the meeting, and like everyone else, Xiao Yinqiu was very curious.

    "Uh, about that..."

    When it came to how they met, Liu Cui couldn''t help but think of that awkward night, and then she remembered that fearsome stamina.

    She even had a little understanding of why Yang Hao had insisted on them going together; judging from what she heard that night, it would be indeed difficult for one person topete with him.

    "Sister Cui, why is your face turning red?"

    Xiao Yinqiu was a very straightforward person, and her character even had a touch of what you might call ''second-year syndrome.'' Seeing Liu Cui''s face turn slightly red, she straightforwardly asked.

    "Is it?"

    "Not at all!"

    Liu Cui denied it decisively, and then said earnestly, "I met him at my best friend''s birthday party."

    "By the way, he has another identity, the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!"

    "My bestie is also one of his subordinates. She told me that his presidential office is filled with beauties!"

    "It''s practicallyparable to an emperor''s harem!!"

    Xiao Yinqiu, who loved reading romance novels and was very keen on gossip, was immediately intrigued when she heard that the new boss had a presidential office akin to a harem. "Sister Cui, so is your bestie also one of his conquests?"

    "Not at all!"

    Liu Cui shook her head decisively: "My bestie got where she is by her capabilities, just like meˇŞpurely talented!"

    While praising Cai Meichen, Liu Cui had also taken the opportunity topliment herself. However, what she didn''t know was that her own best friend was also now reporting to work on her knees.

    And her bestie, who liked cleanliness, would even have her face sttered with cleanser!

    But Liu Cui was not wrong; Director Cai really was talented, with strong working ability, and also quick to learn new skills, quickly mastering various techniques taught by her boss.

    A smart and capable employee, indeed.

    Xiao Yinqiu had thought there would be gossip to hear but was distinctly disappointed to discover there wasn''t.

    "Sister Cui, did he directly bring up the matter of the so-called ''unspoken rules'' with you?"

    Xiao Yinqiu asked again.

    "How could someone outright say such a thing... He told you to go see him at night."

    "The exact words were e upstairs to see him''?"

    "I didn''t quite understand why he added the words ''upstairs.''" Liu Cui touched her smooth chin.

    "It''s because we''re neighbors."

    "Just a few days ago, we ran into each other in the elevator. I live on the 27th floor, and he lives on the 28th."

    Xiao Yinqiu exined.

    "So that''s how it is."

    Liu Cui couldn''t help but shake her head and sigh: "Who would have thought you and the boss would have such a karmic connection!"

    "Indeed, it is a karmic connection!"

    Xiao Yinqiu sighed softly, "Sister Cui, should we go tonight?"

    "Of course, let''s go listen to what he has to say."

    "After all, with the two of us together, we''re not afraid he''ll try anything!"

    "And when we go, we''ll bring a recording device, record his shameless face, and if pushes to shove, we''ll expose him!"

    Liu Cui said indignantly.

    "Okay."

    Xiao Yinqiu nodded in agreement.

    ordingly, Liu Cui followed Xiao Yinqiu to Star Cloud Bay.

    At seven o''clock in the evening, the two knocked on the door of Yang Hao''s house.

    However, upon entering, they found the situationpletely different from what they had imagined.

    The boss''s house not only had a lively and adorable daughter but also a woman whose beauty was on par with Xiao Yinqiu.

    This was clearly not the setting for enforcing any hidden rules!

    "Wow, Empress Xiao!"

    "It really is Empress Xiao!"

    Jiang Yuqi had been teaching Xixi to dance, and didn''t pay much attention to Yang Hao''s mention of having guestsˇŞshe thought it might be Liu Zifeng or Wei Facai.

    She never expected the visitor to be the big star Xiao Yinqiu. Last year, when "Legend of Liangyu" aired, Jiang Yuqi had followed the show and adored Xiao Yinqiu''s portrayal of the female lead "Xiao Liangyu." She was a hardcore fan of this "Empress Xiao."

    Yet here was this big star she normally could only see on television or in videos, suddenly appearing right before her eyes, and nanny Jiang Yuqi instantly turned into a fan girl.

    But her enthusiasm caught Xiao Yinqiu off guard; she had arrived with the mindset to boldly confront a "tyrant CEO."

    However, upon her arrival, she found that everything seemed to be a figment of her imagination; the so-called tyrant CEO not only had a cute and vivacious daughter but also a "girlfriend" who was as attractive and well-shaped as herselfˇŞand she seemed to be a fan, too.

    After greeting Jiang Yuqi, Xiao Yinqiu turned to Liu Cui with an inquiring look, only to find that herpanion was also perplexed, giving her a ''let''s see how it goes'' look.

    "Xixi, this is Auntie Cui."

    "And this is Auntie Qiuqiu."

    "My daughter, Xixi..."

    Yang Hao provided a brief introduction for both sides.

    "Hello, Auntie Cui."

    "Hello, Auntie Qiuqiu~"

    "Wow, Auntie Qiuqiu is so pretty!"

    Xixi, the little charmer, was anything but shy as she cheerfully greeted them both.

    However, Liu Cui felt somewhat displeased after hearing the little girl''sment because Xixi onlyplimented Auntie Qiuqiu for being pretty!

    So only Auntie Qiuqiu is pretty, is that it??

    Your Auntie Cui is actually not bad-looking either, right?

    Just as Liu Cui was grumbling inwardly, Xixi cheerfully added, "Auntie Cui has such elegance!"

 Chapter 257: 228, Qiuqiu with Double S Level and Cuicui with Triple A (Requesting monthly tickets)

    A pretty auntiepliments you for being beautiful, while an average-looking auntie says you have charisma.

    That was the knowledge Xixi had acquired in kindergarten.

    Of course, this wasn''t taught by a teacher, but by a ssmate named Yu Minghao.

    At this moment, Xixi applied it adeptly to both Xiao Yinqiu and Liu Cui.

    However, when Liu Cui heard such praise, her face was the picture of utter despondency.

    She sized up the lively and cute little girl before her and muttered to herself:

    This kid really knows how to talk!

    Hmm, better talk less in the future!

    In the study.

    Yang Hao sat opposite the two of them.

    That afternoon, he had learned about the current situation of Tianmei Media''s artists from Feng Chong.

    At the moment, Tianmei Media had three A-list artists, two men and one woman.

    Xiao Yinqiu, who had be popr with "Legend of Liangyu"st year, was considered a second-tier artist. However, during the broadcast of "Legend of Liangyu," her poprity rivaled that of an A-list celebrity. With the right resources, her ascent to A-list status was just a matter of time.

    Unfortunately, she had been semi-benched recently, and her poprity had waned significantly. But Feng Chong''s assessment was that Xiao Yinqiu remained the artist with the most potential under Tianmei Media, possessing looks, acting skills, audience appeal, and dedication!

    After sitting down, Yang Hao used [Insightful Eye for People] on the two of them.

    This skill seemed tailor-made for someone like Yang Hao, who aspired to be a hands-off boss.

    As long as he found the right people, he could just lie back and enjoy life...

    Target person''s name: Xiao Yinqiu

    Age: 25

    Work capability level: S level

    Honesty level: S level

    Areas of expertise: Film and television performance, supporting a husband, and raising children

    After receiving Xiao Yinqiu''s data feedback, Yang Hao''s pupils dted.

    Double S!

    This was the first "Double S" talent he had encountered.

    Top-level professional ability, and absolutely loyal!

    An artist this good must be given full support!

    Although Yang Hao wasn''t clear about the System''s assessment criteria, if the System approved, he was confident it couldn''t be wrong.

    After all, even he had reached the pinnacle of life with the help of the System.

    However, at the moment, Xiao Yinqiu was frightened by the boss''s "aggressive" gaze and subconsciously leaned towards Liu Cui.

    Her daughter and girlfriend were still at home!

    Under such circumstances, he couldn''t possibly have any ill intentions, right?

    As Xiao Yinqiu''s thoughts wandered, the boss''s gaze finally returned to normal, shifting from her to Liu Cui.

    Target person''s name: Liu Cui

    Age: 33

    Work capability level: A level

    Honesty level: A level

    Areas of expertise: Entertainment agency

    The System rated Liu Cui as "Double A"!

    Just like her best friend Cai Meichen, who had already been converted to a Red Buff.

    But Yang Hao felt that the System''s "Double A" rating didn''t quite hit the mark as his eyes swept over Liu Cui''s chest, thinking to himself: It should be "Triple A" instead.

    Ding!

    A side quest has been triggered: "The Tycoon''s Superstar"

    As a tycoon, how can you not have a female celebrity in the house!

    Quest content: Turn Xiao Yinqiu into an international superstar

    Quest reward ˘Ů: For every point of Xiao Yinqiu''s fame that increases, the host will be rewarded with one yuan, settled once daily.

    Quest reward ˘Ú: During the process of bing an international superstar, for each honor Xiao Yinqiu obtains, the host will receive a random reward.

    While Yang Hao''s attention was still on Liu Cui, the System''s voice rang out again.

    Yang Hao was first stunned, then he was overwhelmed with ecstasy.

    This was the first time he had triggered a "side quest".

    With the precedent of "The Tycoon''s Prestige" quest, Yang Hao could foresee another task that would allow him to rake in cash.

    To date, "The Tycoon''s Prestige" had brought Yang Hao more than twenty million in cash.

    And that was just the result of operating on Kuaiyin.

    Since Xiao Yinqiu was already a star with her own following, boosting her fame would naturally be much faster!

    Yang Hao''s gaze returned to Xiao Yinqiu, who had now transformed from a beautiful star in his eyes to a "human-shaped money printer"!

    Boost!

    She must be fully supported!

    Mm, from now on she''ll be called Xiao Fully-Supported!

    Yang Hao had originally nned to boost Xiao Yinqiu, and now his determination to do so was even stronger.

    He cleared his throat, then solemnly said, "The reason I called both of you here today is to have a talk."

    "Thepany is preparing to strongly promote Yinqiu, so there will be an increase in workload. I hope you are both prepared to handle the pressure!"

    "Additionally, if you have any requirements, whether it''s human resources or financial support, you''re wee to raise them!"

    Yang Hao stated his intentions straightforwardly.

    However, after hearing his words, both Liu Cui and Xiao Yinqiu were shocked, exchanging incredulous nces, both thinking they had misheard.

    After all, before they came, both had been mentally prepared to bravely confront a tyrannical CEO, never expecting such a dramatic turnaround.

    "Mr. Yang, are you really going to fully support Qiuqiu?"

    After a moment of shock, Liu Cui asked incredulously.

    "Was I not clear enough?" Yang Hao countered.

    "Err, there aren''t any other hidden conditions?"

    Liu Cui asked again timidly.

    "What additional conditions do you want?" Yang Hao asked again.

    "Uh..."

    Liu Cui was at a loss for words, and she looked towards Xiao Yinqiu, who also had a perplexed expression on her face.

    This script was nothing like what they had imagined!

    From their reactions, Yang Hao could somewhat guess what they were thinking, and he said with a bit of speechlessness, "You don''t think I''m the same as Zhang Kaigang, do you??"

    "No!!"

    Liu Cui firmly shook her head, and then solemnly said, "Mr. Yang is all about integrity, naturally, he would disdain to engage in underhanded tactics!"

    "Mm."

    Yang Hao nodded, quite pleased, "Cui Cui, you understand me!"

    "I can''t stand those crooked and twisted practices the most!"

    After saying this, Yang Hao turned to Xiao Yinqiu, "Yinqiu, from now on, you don''t have to worry about the unspoken rules. If anyone talks to you about them, juste to me!"

    "As the boss, I''ll make the decisions for you!"

    "Ah, thank you, Mr. Yang!"

    Happiness came so suddenly, Xiao Yinqiu was first startled, then hastily expressed her gratitude.

    "Mr. Yang, what about Director Zhang?"

    Liu Cui asked with some concern.

    "Don''t worry about him!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand, "And he might not be with Tianmei in the future."

    Zhang Kaigang was still out of town for roadshows, and when he returned to the headquarters, Yang Hao would have a face-to-face talk with the prominent director.

    Then he would make a choice based on the System''s evaluation of him.

    "That''s great!"

    Liu Cui''s face revealed a joyful smile, "Mr. Yang, you have insightful eyes, Qiuqiu will definitely be hugely sessful!"

    Yang Hao nodded, "I believe in your partnership!"

    "It''s gettingte, let''s call it a day~"

    Having been praised for his integrity, Yang Hao naturally had to maintain the image of a gentleman.

    Letting the two leave early was a way to demonstrate his "innocence"!

    Of course, that wasn''t the main reason.

    The main reason was that Yang Hao had a tight schedule tonight, as it was the start of a new week, and he had missions toplete.

    Wang Xueru''s range hood urgently needed repair.

    Meng Chacha had just posted a beautiful photo of herself with her alter ego, today in a sweet sister style.

    The Combat Nationality''s Natasha said she had moved to a new house and invited Yang Hao over for a drink!

    Then, there was also the little housemaid at home who needed soothing.

    In a word, busy!!

    So you see, the time of a wealthy person is truly precious.

    After all, billions could be spent in mere minutes.

    And having lived such a life, Yang Hao couldn''t help feeling the disparities in life.

    Some people died of drought, and others of flood.

    Some only had to pretend in bed.

    While others faced real, constant challenges!

    Back on the 27th floor.

    Liu Cui and Xiao Yinqiu turned off the recording function on their phones right away.

    They had thought they would be threatened and thus could record evidence to keep ck material on Mr. Yang.

    But what they recorded turned out to be nothing more than ordinary conversation.

    Yang Hao even purposefully avoided suspicion by not letting them stay long.

    "Cui sister, did you misunderstand something during the day?"

    While speaking, Xiao Yinqiu deleted the voice recording she had just made.

    "Perhaps I''ve be overly sensitive after encountering too many simr situations," Liu Cui sighed, and with suspicion said, "But it feels contrary tomon sense, no additional conditions wereid out, it''s like a huge pie fell from the sky, and hit us on the head!"

    Xiao Yinqiu stretchednguidly, showing off her graceful curves, "Anyway, it''s good news, let''s just give it a try!"

    "By the way, Cui sister, do you know Mr. Yang''s girlfriend?"

    The "girlfriend" Xiao Yinqiu was referring to was naturally Jiang Yuqi.

    "Yeah, she''s the niece of that best friend I''ve told you about."

    "But, ording to my best friend, Mr. Yang doesn''t have just one girlfriend!"

    "So even if he hasn''t made any excessive demands, we can''t lower our guard. Who knows if this is a way to pursue you!"

    Liu Cui shrugged her shoulders.

    "That Qiqi is not in any way inferior to me."

    "I would like to believe that Mr. Yang is acting out of business considerations. He has just taken over Tianmei and probably wants to make a mark!"

    "Let''s not discuss this issue anymore, I''m going to take a shower."

    After saying that, Xiao Yinqiu went back to the master bedroom, shed the constraints of her clothes, and headed to the bathroom for a bath.

    While bathing, she habitually yed a romance novel on her phone that she was halfway through listening to.

    She had listened to many simr romance novels, but this one was particrly captivating, and there were many scenes of the heroine with different men.

    This chapter just so happened to be about the heroine and her boss having an affair in the office, and Xiao Yinqiu listened with rapt attention, her cheeks flushed red, as her long and shapely legs inadvertently crossed in the bathtub...

    While she was immersed in the story, "audio effects" from the story unexpectedly came from upstairs.

    At first, Xiao Yinqiu thought she was so engrossed that she was hearing things, but the sounds grew louder and more intense!

    It was then she was sure it wasn''t the audio, but something that was actually happening!

    Actually, vis like Star Cloud Bay have pretty good sound instion, but the bathroom has drainage pipes connected, so the soundproofing is not as good as in other rooms. That''s why the sounds were so clear...

    "Master... ugh ugh ugh..."

    "Mr. Yang..."

    The soul-stirring voice kept drifting into her ears. At first, Xiao Yinqiu could remain calm, after all, she had years of experience reading romance novels, what scenario hadn''t she encountered?

    But eventually, she couldn''t stay calm any longer and unconsciously put her index finger to her lips.

 Chapter 258: 229, Mr. Yang stands firm, Tea Tea doesnt run (asking for monthly passes)

    ```

    Swoosh~

    The emotionally disturbed Xiao Yinqiu stood up from the bathtub, wrapped herself in a towel, and hurriedly fled the bathroom.

    The sound had too much killing power; she dared not listen any further.

    What was fatal was that she had just met Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi, so she could imagine the scene, and as a literary creator, her imagination was quite rich.

    Therefore,bined with the voices drifting down from upstairs, she felt it was no different from watching an Ind Nation film.

    Additionally, it seemed her new boss was rather strong.

    The thumping sounds floating down were somewhat terrifying, almost like an electric motor!

    On the other side.

    After Yang Hao had tamed his little housemaid, he left home.

    He set his first stop at Wang Xueru''s coffee shop, which had long since closed for the day, but Yang Hao liked the coffee shop setting, so he arranged to meet Wang Xueru there.

    The beautiful young widow had dressed up meticulously today, her legs sheathed in ck stockings that all men adore, the QQ kind, paired with a short skirt that was easy to maneuver.

    In one word, stunning!

    In the future.

    Madam Ru was sprawled on the table, utterly unwilling to move.

    She could distinctly feel that Brother Yang was getting more and more formidable. When they first met and shed, Wang Xueru could stille out on top.

    After all, reaching her thirties, the age of a wolf, and adding to the fact that Wang Xueru had been somewhat dissonant in that area before, she had a long-stored energy that she used on Yang Hao, performing effortlessly.

    But now, she was no match for Yang Hao, who would easily handle her every time.

    And it was the kind of handling that conquered all three routes!

    She could only exim: The might of a Combat Emperor is truly terrifying!

    Yang Hao, having entered a sage-like state, then checked the weekly task for this number 1 NPC.

    Task Name: [Father-inw''s Birthday Banquet]

    Task Content: Apany number 1 NPC to her father''s sixtieth birthday banquet, and present a gift that "father-inw" would like.

    Task Reward: Double cashback on the gift''s value, and one skill card!

    "Brother Yang, are you free tomorrow evening?"

    As Yang Hao was reviewing the task, Wang Xueru, having rested for a while, spoke up.

    "I should be free."

    Yang Hao replied, while simultaneously patting her plump and alluring thigh.

    All those chopstick legs and sparrow legs are good-looking but not practical.

    Any man with a bit of experience would love thighs like Wang Xueru''s, fatty and full, providing a firm base and mostfortable to handle.

    After receiving the confirmation of his avability, Wang Xueru hesitated, opening her mouth but stopping short of speaking.

    Because she knew that Yang Hao didn''t have just one woman, and from the beginning, she never considered remarriage or anything that constrains both parties.

    But she had been divorced for a while now, and her parents were urging her to find someone else while she was still young, which she naturally refused.

    However, a few days ago, her daughter Nuonuo slipped up in front of her grandparents, revealing that her mom had a boyfriend.

    Therefore, the parents suggested she bring someone home to meet them, and tomorrow just happened to be her father''s sixtieth birthday banquet, with her sister and brother-inwing all the way from the Capital City, and some rtives would also attend.

    ```

    Wang Xueru really needed Yang Hao''s support at such an asion, but she was afraid he might think she was trying to tie him down, so she was quite conflicted about whether or not to bring it up.

    Yang Hao, knowing the mission, could probably guess what the beautiful young woman was thinking, and he said with a chuckle, "Is there anything we can''t talk about between us?"

    "Well, it''s like this, tomorrow is my dad''s sixtieth birthday banquet."

    "Nuonuo let it slip in front of my parents before, they know I have a boyfriend and want me to bring him home..."

    Wang Xueru was observing Yang Hao''s reaction as she spoke.

    This beautiful young woman cherished their rtionship, after all, a woman like her finding a man like Yang Hao was really no different from winning a lottery jackpot.

    "Just this?"

    "No problem!"

    Wang Xueru thought that Yang Hao would mind a bit, but to her surprise, he agreed very readily. The beautiful young woman was overjoyed; she excitedly hooked her arm around Yang Hao''s neck and said in her delicate voice, "Yang, let''s try out the new knowledgeter."

    By the time they left the coffee shop, it was already midnight.

    Wang Xueru had also bought a Wenjie M9, so there was no need for Yang Hao to take her home, and he drove directly to Lanjiang Bay.

    Meng Chacha still had double the happiness waiting for him there.

    Moreover, Yang Hao was nning to stay at Lanjiang Bay tonight, but he might not stay at Meng Chacha''s ce. If time allowed, this master of time management also wanted to see Yibao''s Water Magic.

    After all, they lived in the samemunity!

    However, with such an arrangement, there would be no time to taste foreign liquor at Natasha''s.

    It seems that when there''s time, it''s still necessary to consolidate resources.

    For example, it would make sense for Meng Chacha to have a foreign girl alter ego, right?

    There''s no traffic at night.

    Yang Hao quickly arrived at Lanjiang Bay.

    He entered his fingerprint, unlocked the door, and went inside.

    However, just as Yang Hao walked into the living room, the originally pitch-dark room suddenly lit up with the kind of ambient lighting you''d only find in a club, and thetest hit BGM from Kuaiyin began to y.

    Then, dressed like a girl group, Meng Chacha and her "alter ego" appeared under the dim lights and started a steamy dance...

    (Ignore the details, just get the feel)

    Nice!

    When ites to stirring things up, Meng Chacha is the one.

    Her main draw is the quality of service.

    Yang Hao sat down on the sofa, enjoying the two women''s steamy dance with interest...

    And once again, he felt it was quite nice to be a hedonistic emperor.

    Dammit, I just love sleeping in the middle!

    Sofortable!!

    Initially, their dance was pretty normal and, since they had rehearsed with care, their coordination was tacit and there was a beauty to it.

    But as they continued, it became less and less proper.

    Meng Chacha, barefooted, stood on the coffee table, her shoulder straps beginning to fall...

    The little alter ego was crawling at Yang Hao''s feet, revealing the secret of the pants zipper: six zeros!

    And then she took out one!

    It slowly turned that "1" into boldface...

    Yang Hao often saw a question online: what is happiness?

    Then the answer from SpongeBob would appear.

    Happiness is when you ()

    Happiness is ().

    Just like ().

    Everyone would fill in the parentheses with what they thought was the answer.

    And Yang Hao''s answer was a blunt two-word phrase: XX!

    Yes, he was such a vulgar man!

    Intolerably vulgar!

    Of course, you wouldn''t feel this kind of happiness if you faced the same yellow-faced woman every day.

    But what if it was a young and beautiful woman every day?

    Would you be happy then??

    After a joyful game of fight thendlord.

    The sofa was in a mess.

    Ding!

    Host detected defeating the wild NPC Yu Lili.

    188,888 yuan in cash dropped.

    Attribute Point*1 dropped.

    The voice of the System rang out again.

    This time, apart from Spending Gold Coins, there was an unexpected gain.

    nice!

    The little NPC did a good job.

    Yang Hao silently gave a thumbs up to the departed doppelganger.

    Truth be told, this doppelganger was also sensible.

    She would appear when needed.

    And automatically leave when not.

    "Husband, did you like this dance?"

    Meng Yuyuy on Yang Hao''s legs and asked with a smile.

    "Very good."

    "Keep up the good work!"

    Yang Hao nodded and didn''t spare any praise.

    "Mhm!"

    "As long as husband likes it, I''ll work hard!"

    Meng Chacha nodded happily.

    And Yang Hao took the opportunity to use the [Insightful Eye for People] feature on little bitch.

    Target''s name: Meng Yuyu

    Age: 24 years old

    Professional skill level: S-level

    Honesty level: A-level

    Areas of expertise: Emotional value and physiological need services

    Such a high rating??

    Yang Hao thought Meng Chacha was rather weak, but the System actually gave an "SA" rating.

    But analyzing her areas of expertise, she''s like a "chosen mistress"!

    Her main appeal is maxing out emotional and physiological values.

    And the A-level in honesty probably means "As long as Mr. Yang stands, Chacha won''t run away"!

    Yang Hao then looked at Meng Chacha''s weekly NPC tasks.

    Task name: [Meng Yuyu''s Pocket Money]

    Task content: NPC No. 2 is in urgent need of pocket money, please replenish timely.

    Task reward: Attribute Points*5

    Huh?

    Pocket money is in desperate shortage already?

    Yang Hao remembered that he had already given Meng Chacha millions in pocket money!

    Alright then!

    After all, as long as Mr. Yang stands, Chacha won''t run away!

    There''s still plenty of exclusive consumption money left unspent.

    However, one shouldn''t give away too much at once, so Yang Hao immediately transferred five million from his mobile phone.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task [Meng Yuyu''s Pocket Money].

    Reward: Attribute Point*5

    With the 1 point dropped just now from defeating the little NPC, Yang Hao gained another 6 Attribute Points.

    It could be considered a fruitful harvest.

    Mua~

    "Thank you, husband!"

    Seeing the bank''s text message about the deposit, Meng Yuyu excitedly kissed Yang Hao on the face. She had indeed been spending a lottely, having bought a car and many luxury jewelry and bags.

    A few million in pocket money disappeared in minutes.

    And Meng Yuyu was actually embarrassed to ask directly for money, after all, Yang Hao had given her the fitness center and its profits, as well as the earnings from the dance training center.

    Logically, she shouldn''t be short of money, but those luxury items were just too tempting for Meng Chacha, she simply couldn''t resist them.

    Recently, Meng Chacha was prepared to tighten her belt and save money, but her husband kindly transferred five million directly!

    Meng Chacha was overjoyed, once again grateful for her choices in the past.

    At the same time, she was more determined than ever to stick to Yang Hao''s "thick thighs."

 Chapter 259: 230, the scumbag driving a big G (Two-in-one, asking for monthly tickets)

    Double the happiness indeed had more allure for Yang Hao.

    Considering it was quitete, he simply decided to spend the night at Meng Chacha''s.

    And Meng Chacha was very sensible, promptly summoning her doppelg?nger over.

    The next day.

    Yang Hao woke up between the two and, after doing some morning exercises, left with style.

    His main task for the day was toplete NPC Wang Xueru''s weekly task "Father-inw''s Birthday Banquet."

    Actually, a double cashback reward wasn''t that appealing to Yang Hao anymore; the main attraction was the Skill Card the task would reward.

    Skill Cards were really powerful, and the skills in Yang Hao''s possession were quite useful. For instance, "Insightful Eyes" seemed tailor-made for a cker CEO like him.

    "Fiery Eyes" allowed him to discern which were the reliable ones!

    Then, "Shadowless Finger" not only served as self-defense, but it also brought the NPCs a different kind of joy during poker games, even though it made his fingertips wrinkly and swollen after use.

    But this didn''t stop it from being an excellent skill!

    Besides these skills, there were also tool-type skills like Sign Language, fluent Russian, and such.

    In short, it''s always good to have many skills.

    Yang Hao even thought he could snatch Fat Peng''s job and write a book entitled "The Wealthy Life Starts with Multiple Talents and Riches"!

    After leaving Lanjiang Bay, Yang Hao headed straight to Tianmei Media.

    He met with thepany''s executives one by one. Of course, the interviews were secondary; his main goal was to investigate these people''s backgrounds.

    He kept those with strong business capabilities and ''optimized'' those whose skills werecking, those who had climbed up the ranks through connections.

    [Lin Shaoping, business capability A-grade, loyalty B-grade]

    [Dai Baoming, business capability A-grade, loyalty B-grade]

    [Hong Jingwen, business capability A-grade, loyalty A-grade]

    [...]

    After talking to about a dozen executives, Yang Hao discovered three with A-grade business capabilities, and including Feng Chong from yesterday, that totaled four.

    And there was only one with "double A" gradeˇŞHong Jingwen.

    Of course, there was also Liu Cui, who had "triple A"!

    From this investigation, Yang Hao concluded that business capability did rte to an executive position, but it wasn''t a definite corrtion. It was normal for subordinates to be morepetent than their leaders.

    So indeed, "Bolers are rare, though good horses are not!"

    Another discovery was that the loyalty grades of the employees rarely reached A; most were B, C, or even D.

    This was probably the general state of employment!

    After a busy morning at Tianmei, Yang Hao then drafted an optimization list.

    "Director Hong, everyone on this list should be optimized, with the least expense possible,"

    Yang Hao handed the optimization list to Hong Jingwen, the Chief HR Officer of Tianmei Media.

    The system rated her as "double A," a talent who could be put to good use.

    "OK!"

    Hong Jingwen took the list and left. Back in her own office, she seriously examined the list her new boss had given her.

    At first, she treated it as a "death list," pondering how to carry out the optimization task.

    But after looking at a few names, her expression turned solemn.

    Because these people were the "worms" of thepanyˇŞeither rted to someone important or having ttered their way upˇŞallcking much in business ability.

    Mr. Yang knew the ins and outs of thepany like the back of his hand!

    It seemed there were insiders for Mr. Yang in thepany, perhaps not just one!

    The new boss had urately identified those who were ipetent, showing that he had done his homework. This was not an overnight undertaking.

    So, there was nothing sudden about this acquisition!

    Everything was a long time in the making!

    The boss is a true sage!

    Hong Jingwen couldn''t help but silently admire in her heart.

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao visited a Mercedes-Benz 4S shop.

    He had learned from Wang Xueru that her father had a liking for cars, possibly rted to the old gentleman''s profession; he was a senior mechanical engineer at Jiangcheng Shipbuilding Group.

    Of course, this was just Yang Hao''s spection; after all, the love of cars doesn''t really need a reason!

    Yang Hao didn''t know which brand of car the old gentleman preferred, but giving a man a Mercedes G-ss was definitely a safe bet.

    So, in the morning, Yang Hao had Liu Zifeng refer him to a Mercedes salesperson, and now he was here to pay and pick up the car.

    He purchased the Mercedes G63 55th Anniversary Edition.

    The official price was 2.81 million, but you couldn''t get the car for the sticker price; there was an 800,000 markup.

    Adding the purchase tax and various other expenses, the on-the-road price was over 4 million!

    But Yang Hao boldly picked up two, one for Wang Xueru''s father and another to fill his own garage.

    While the G-ss wasn''t as enjoyable to drive as the U8, a rich man''s garage should have one regardless. Plus, with the task''s double cashback reward, it was like scoring a free G-ssˇŞquite a sweet deal.

    Yang Hao chose the cars in two different colors, one ck and one green.

    The ck one was dignified and grand, and the green one was lively and bold!

    "Yuanyuan, I heard you had a customer buy two G63s in one go?"

    In the showroom, Zhou Xiaoqiu, dressed in her work uniform, asked enviously.

    "Yeah, it was a client introduced by Brother Feng,"

    Guo Yuanyuan was in a particrly good mood today. Just as she had been worrying about meeting her sales target for the month, her former boss Liu Zifeng had introduced her to a client that morning.

    She had thought he was just an ordinary client, but he went ahead and bought two G63s without even looking at the cars or negotiating the price, just made the down payment right away.

    "Anyone who can buy two G63s at once must be a mega-rich,"

    "Yuanyuan, you''ve got a rare opportunity here, don''t waste such a great figure," Zhou Xiaoqiu winked and teased.

 Chapter 260: 230, the scumbag driving a big G (Two-in-one, asking for monthly tickets)_2

    ```

    "Zhou, stop teasing me already, as if the richck for women."

    "And who knows how old he is! If he''s an old man, even if he gives me two G-Wagons, I wouldn''t do it!" Guo Yuanyuan said with a light pout.

    "You''re still young!"

    "What old man? If he really gave me two G-Wagons, he''d be my ''old baby''!"

    Zhou Xiaoqiu sincerely sighed.

    At this moment, the receptionist''s voice came through the walkie-talkie: Yuanyuan, there''s a client looking for you!

    "Coming!"

    Guo Yuanyuan took a deep breath and immediately walked to the front hall. Zhou Xiaoqiu, with nothing else to do, followed along. Although this was not her client, it was good to make the acquaintance of someone who could buy two G63s at once.

    If the person happened to like her type, she could justtch onto him and stop the tough grind of selling cars here.

    The two women, one after the other, both curious as to who would buy two G63s at once!

    Then, theyid eyes on a tall, mature, and steady man.

    He appeared to be just over thirty, not only tall but also quite handsome in his styling, clearly a sessful man.

    "Hello, Yang."

    "I''m Guo Yuanyuan, you can just call me Yuanyuan."

    Guo Yuanyuan hurriedly took a few steps, asking with a smile.

    "Mhm."

    "Let''s go make the payment!" Yang Hao nodded slightly, getting straight to the point.

    "Sure, Yang."

    "Follow me."

    Guo Yuanyuan had already felt his aura ofvishness over WeChat, so she wasn''t surprised by Yang Hao''s decisive style.

    She led Yang Hao towards the finance office, while Zhou Xiaoqiu, who followed, felt somewhat stunned upon seeing Yang Hao. Initially, she thought this young, wealthy man was just her type!

    But the longer she looked, the more familiar he seemed.

    And then she connected the dotsˇŞhe was the ex-husband of Li Manshu, her college ssmate and good friend!

    Yes, it was him!

    Justst month, while dining with Manshu, she hadined about her ex.

    "Are you Yang Hao?"

    Zhou Xiaoqiu hurriedly caught up to Yang Hao and inquired.

    Upon hearing his name called, Yang Hao looked at Zhou Xiaoqiu in surprise, then recognized this somewhat familiar woman.

    "Are you Li Manshu''s college ssmate?"

    Yang Hao had quite a vivid memory of Zhou Xiaoqiu because she had the best figure among Manshu''s ssmates.

    When Yang Hao dated Manshu, he had invited her college ssmates for a meal, including Zhou Xiaoqiu, who also attended their wedding.

    Later, Zhou Xiaoqiu visited his hotpot restaurant several times, so they had met a few times and he remembered her after a brief reflection.

    "Yes, yes, I''m Zhou Xiaoqiu!"

    "We even have each other on WeChat."

    Zhou Xiaoqiu said, pulling out her phone to find Yang Hao''s WeChat and sent him a message on the spot.

    Yang Hao''s WeChat did indeed make a sound.

    "Hao, are you here to pick up a car?"

    Once confirming it was someone she knew, Zhou Xiaoqiu immediately asked with a smile.

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded and casually asked, "Do you sell cars here?"

    "Yeah!"

    "Hao, remember toe directly to me next time you want to buy a car."

    "Yuanyuan, I''m not trying to steal your client, I know Hao!" Zhou Xiaoqiu exined to the nearby Guo Yuanyuan.

    Guo Yuanyuan, having heard the entire conversation, just nodded with a smile, with no good reason to say anything.

    But inside, she was silently mocking: They don''t seem that close, securing clients is about each person''s capabilities!

    "Hao, why didn''t Manshue with you?"

    "It''s been a long time, we should catch up."

    Zhou Xiaoqiu feigned ignorance, pretending not to know the two were divorced.

    "Li Manshu and I are divorced!"

    "Ah?"

    "Divorced??"

    Zhou Xiaoqiu put on an Oscar-worthy performance, pretending to be shocked, and then immediately took Yang Hao''s side: "Hao, not to speak ill of Manshu, but she''s too willful. Only someone like you could have tolerated her for so long. Any other man would have left her!"

    Yang Hao smiled without saying a word; he had only met Zhou Xiaoqiu a few times and couldn''t say they had any rtionship, thus he had no intention of sharing much with her.

    Especially when the woman he had a good impression of because of her figure now seemed just average to him.

    This impression wasn''t about Zhou Xiaoqiu having any problems, but rather that Yang Hao''s standards had changed since the old days. After all, there were several beauties scoring over 90 just on his WeChat.

    Inparison, Zhou Xiaoqiu seemed rather in.

    Yang Hao quickly made the payment and picked up the cars, one registered in Wang Xueru''s name and the other in his own.

    Meanwhile, Zhou Xiaoqiu sent a WeChat message to her long-uncontacted friend Li Manshu to update her about Yang Hao buying two G63s.

    Zhou Xiaoqiu thought Manshu would be shocked, but she seemed quite calm, merely replying with "Got it."

    What Zhou Xiaoqiu didn''t know was that two G63s couldn''t make a ripple for Li Manshu, as she had already epted the fact that her ex-husband was a billionaire.

    Having purchased a luxury mansion at Star Cloud Bay worth tens of millions, what were two G63s anyway!

    "Hao, it''s been a while, how about we have a meal together?"

    After Yang Hao was done, Zhou Xiaoqiu got close to her friend''s ex-husband and started a conversation.

    "Sorry, I''m rather busy today."

    "Another time."

    Yang Hao brushed her off with a casual answer.

    "Alright then, I''ll make an appointment with you in advance next time, Hao." Despite being rejected, Zhou Xiaoqiu still wore a brilliant smile on her face.

    After all, he was a rich man who had just bought two G63s, so being busy was perfectly normal.

    ```

 Chapter 261: 230, the scumbag driving a big G (Two-in-one, asking for monthly tickets)_3

    Unlike those poor losers who just y games, scroll through Kuaiyin, and watch beauties shake their butts all day!

    After finishing the card game, Yang Hao drove off in the ck G-ss he had intended to give to Wang Xueru''s father, leaving the shy green G-ss for himself.

    They say jerk guys drive G-sses, so why not get one in a more mboyant color?

    If you don''t have many cars at home, you definitely choose ckˇŞit''s moremon and retains its value better. But for someone like Yang Hao, it didn''t matter; for him, it was all just for fun.

    Yang Hao drove to the coffee shop and picked up Wang Xueru and her daughter Nuonuo.

    "Hello, Mr. Yang~"

    Nuonuo wasn''t meeting Yang Hao for the first time; she knew he was her mother''s boyfriend, and she had quite a good impression of him, always greeting him warmly.

    "Hi, Nuonuo."

    "I brought you your favorite macarons."

    Yang Hao handed the little girl the pastries he had bought from a high-end cake shop,

    "Thank you, Mr. Yang."

    Nuonuo said thank you with a beaming smile. One of the reasons she liked Mr. Yang was that he always had a little gift for her when they met.

    Children are easily won over by little acts of kindness.

    And whenever Wang Xueru mentioned Mr. Yang, it was always with praise, which also subtly influenced Nuonuo''s impression of him.

    "Yang, there are quite a few rtives today, so if they ask you anything you don''t want to answer, just ignore it..."

    At this moment, Wang Xueru felt both nervous and excited.

    She was very excited that Yang Hao was attending her father''s birthday celebration with her but also anxious because she knew her family''s rtives well. Her aunt''s family, who were notoriously snobbish and gossipy, would also be there today, and her cousin shared simr traits.

    Wang Xueru was worried they might upset Yang Hao, so she decided to give him a heads up.

    "They''re all rtives, no worries."

    Yang Hao shook his head indifferently. As an experienced restaurateur, he had seen all sorts of people.

    The birthday banquet was held at the Longhua Grand Hotel.

    This was a five-star hotel with a decor that featured ssical Huaxia style, exuding understated luxury.

    Longteng Hall.

    The private banquet room, capable of amodating forty people, already had more than thirty guests present.

    Wang Changda took his sixtieth birthday celebration very seriously. In addition to his siblings living in Jiangcheng, his third brother''s family from out of town also came, and his eldest daughter''s family made a special trip from Capital City. Additionally, he invited some close old friends and colleagues.

    "All the outsiders are here; why hasn''t Xueru arrived yet?"

    Wang Changda''s sister, Wang Hong''e, approached her brother and his wife and whispered.

    "Nuonuo had school today."

    "We have to wait for her to get out of school beforeing over." Qin Yumei defended her daughter.

    "Sister-inw, our office''s Section Chief Zhao is also divorced. How about I introduce him to Xueru?"

    Since learning about her niece''s divorce, Wang Hong''e had this idea in mind. If her niece could pair up with Section Chief Zhao, her own future would naturally be much better.

    She had even discussed her niece''s situation with Zhao, showing him Wang Xueru''s photo. Zhao, upon hearing that Wang Hong''e''s referral was also divorced, was not very interested as he preferred someone who had never been married. However, after seeing Wang Xueru''s photo, he immediately changed his mind, expressing a willingness to meet.

    "Hong''e, you''re a bitte with this."

    "Xueru already has a boyfriend, and he''ll being soon!" Qin Yumei announced cheerfully.

    "She has a boyfriend already?"

    News of Wang Xueru''s divorce had only recently spread among the rtives, so Wang Hong''e thought it seemed a bit quick.

    "It''s been a while since Xueru got divorced; we just didn''t mention it before." Qin Yumei rified.

    "I see!"

    Wang Hong''e was somewhat disappointed, but she wasn''t giving up just yet. After thinking it over, she continued, "In Xueru''s situation, whether she''s dating or not isn''t that important; she could still meet him."

    "Sister-inw, let me tell you, Section Chief Zhao has real power. Don''t be fooled by his modest official rank; his ie is quite high, especially the grey ie, he has plenty of that!"

    Qin Yumei shook her head, "You can talk to Xueru about thister. I can''t decide for her. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have waited until after the divorce to tell us."

    "Alright!"

    "Then I''ll mention it to her in a bit."

    Wang Hong''e nodded, thinking she would find an opportunity to chat with her niece about the arranged date.

    She was also nning to seize the chance to demean her niece''s boyfriend.

    Just as she was silently scheming how to promote Section Chief Zhao to her niece, the private room''s door opened once again.

    The person who entered was her niece Wang Xueru, apanied by a rather tall man by her side, who appeared young and was well-dressed.

    Upon seeing this, Wang Hong''e subconsciously frowned, for in terms of outward appearances, her Section Chief Zhao was outssed!

    He''s probably all show and no substance.

    Otherwise, why would he go after a divorced woman with a child!

    "Dad, Mom..."

    "Auntie, Third Uncle, Uncle..."

    After entering the room, Wang Xueru first greeted the elders and then introduced Yang Hao to everyone.

    Yang Hao, already ustomed to such gatherings, greeted everyone confidently.

    Wang Changda and Qin Yumei scrutinized their daughter''s boyfriend carefully, and since their daughter had had one failed marriage, they were in no hurry for her to remarry. Yet, they believed that she should date, and the man had to be thoroughly understood and seen a lot, to be sure of his character.

    They were quite satisfied with the external conditions of this "new son-inw," who was much better than the previous one.

    But with many people around, it wasn''t the time for an "interrogation," so after exchanging pleasantries, they let Yang Hao and Wang Xueru take their seats.

    "Now that everyone is here, the birthday banquet will begin shortly..."

    Son-inw Sun Jixing from the Capital City, all smiles, took charge.

    As a senior executive in a foreign corporation, he was articte and good at socializing.

    Today was his father-inw''s sixtieth birthday, and as the sole son-inw, he was almost a central figure, voluntarily taking on the role of "host."

    Under his organization, the birthday banquet officially began.

    First, Wang Changda said a few words, and then everyone raised their sses to toast him.

    Then they began toasting and drinking merrily...

    After a few drinks, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually warmed up.

    "Dad, on your sixtieth birthday today, Jingru and I have prepared a little gift, hoping you will like it."

    During the lively atmosphere, Sun Jixing took out a shopping bag and handed it to his father-inw, Wang Changda.

    The eyes of everyone in the room instinctively focused on the shopping bag with the obvious LV logo.

    "Wow, an LV! Brother-inw is so generous!"

    "Brother-inw is really sshing out big time!"

    "Yang, your son-inw is really generous!"

    "..."

    Seeing that Sun Jixing had gifted an LV, and the shopping bag seemed quiterge, the crowd immediately began to heap praise.

    "Jixing, Jingru, you''ve gone to too much expense!"

    "We''ve said having youe back is enough!"

    Wang Changda epted the gift, politely responding.

    "Dad, this is your sixtieth birthday after all, how could we not make a gesture?" Wang Jingru grinned and replied.

    "Yang, you''re really fortunate, to have such filial daughter and son-inw!"

    At this point, Wang Hong''e joined in and then cast a nce at Yang Hao, saying, "The elder son-inw has made his gesture, surely the new one has something to offer as well?"

    Wang Hong''e had been eager to find a chance to belittle her niece''s "good-for-nothing" boyfriend so she could better influence her niece to consider Section Chief Zhao!

    And now the opportunity had arrived.

    The niece and her showy boyfriend had arrived empty-handed, clearly unprepared, which sharply contrasted with Sun Jixing.

    Upon hearing Wang Hong''e''s words, the eyes of others naturally turned to Yang Hao, curious to see how he would respond.

 Chapter 263: 232, the son-in-law sent a Mercedes-Benz (asking for monthly votes)

    Wang Bingru had not expected her elder sister''s husband to continue the conversation on this topic.

    And he was having a good talk with the leaders of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?

    He was obviously bluffing!

    She knew about Director Cai Meichen''s trip to Capital City for a conference, as she had taken Fan Linlin and the new driver, Jiang Xiaohai, with her.

    But she couldn''t believe that it was such a coincidence that he had met with this brother-inw of hers.

    "Brother-inw, which leader from our group did you meet?" asked Wang Bingru.

    "Uh...."

    This question stumped Sun Jixing. In fact, he had a strong impression of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group leader because she was a woman of outstanding grace and poise, with an excellent figure and sense of style.

    But given his status, he couldn''t possibly have a real conversation with her, so naturally, he did not know which leader she was.

    "The surname is Zhang, Mr. Zhang!"

    As a veteran in the workce, Sun Jixing had a quick wit. Zhang, Wang, and Li weremon surnames, and inrge corporations, there were always Mr. Zhang, Mr. Wang, or Mr. Li.

    So, when you want to climb the socialdder or show off, mentioning these surnames might just hit the mark.

    Sun Jixing had often used this tactic, and there was a good chance that it would get him through the conversation.

    But today, it clearly did not work.

    After hearing Sun Jixing''s answer, Wang Bingru knew that her elder sister''s husband was talking nonsense.

    It wasn''t just that the one attending the meeting was Director Cai; none of the group''s four deputy CEOs had the surname Zhang.

    "Jixing, then please speak to this Mr. Zhang for me, and ask him to give Yan Yan a job!"

    "Our Yan Yan is also a university graduate with work experience," added Wang Hong''e impatiently.

    "Old auntie, employment is not a trivial matter; I will have a private chat with Yan Yanter," Sun Jixing replied with a chuckle. With his years of experience in the corporate world, he believed that his niece Fang Yan looked up to him, and if given a chance to be alone with her, he might really seed.

    Putting aside looks and age, the thrill of the "niece"bel alone was exciting.

    "Exactly, exactly."

    Wang Hong''e nodded repeatedly. It was Wang Changda''s birthday banquet after all, and discussing work indeed seemed out of ce.

    However, Wang Bingru didn''t intend to let her elder sister''s husband continue his charade. She said with a hint of sarcasm: "There isn''t anyone surnamed Zhang among the president and four vice-presidents of our Jiangcheng Newspaper Group."

    "The person who attended the meeting in the Capital City was Director Cai from the President''s Office!"

    "Uh?"

    "What??"

    Having his lie exposed on the spot, Sun Jixing was somewhat embarrassed. Still, he quickly responded, "That''s right, it was Director Cai."

    "There were so manypanies at the conference, I got confused."

    "That Director Cai of yours is quite beautiful!" he added, to make his story more believable.

    However, Wang Hong''e had a strong ability to gauge others'' words and was not easily fooled.

    She clearly felt that Wang Bingru''s words had a double meaning, and that Sun Jixing seemed somewhat guilty.

    "Bingru, from the way you speak, you seem very familiar with the leaders of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?" Wang Hong''e looked at her niece, Wang Bingru.

    "Old auntie, I intern in the President''s Office."

    "So I am quite familiar with the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group," said Wang Bingru, looking at Yang Hao.

    "You''re close with the president?"

    "Then wouldn''t it be easy for your sister Yan Yan to get a job at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?" Wang Hong''e was both surprised and delighted, seeing her niece in a new light. Since Wang Bingru hade from a small city to study in Jiangcheng, Wang Hong''e hadn''t paid much attention to her before and didn''t think much of her internship at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Just an intern, after allˇŞwhatpany doesn''t hire interns?

    But she hadn''t expected that her niece would be interning in the President''s Office and actually knew the Group President!

    "Old auntie, I don''t have the final say in this matter, but my brother-inw does."

    "Right, Mr. Yang...."

    To prevent her elder sister''s husband, Sun Jixing, from making up more stories, Wang Bingru directly cued Yang Hao, who had been silently watching the whole drama unfold.

    Upon hearing the address "Mr. Yang," both Wang Hong''e and her daughter Fang Yan were taken aback, then instinctively looked toward Yang Hao.

    It wasn''t just the two of them; all the other guests, including Sun Jixing, also turned their gaze toward Yang Hao.

    He was the only Yang in the room.

    Moreover, Wang Bingru''s address was "Brother-inw" plus "Mr. Yang."

    So the person she was referring to could only be Yang Hao.

    "Bingru, there''s no need to call me Mr. Yang at this kind of event," said Yang Hao, as he couldn''t continue to just watch.

    "I just don''t want anyone to be misled," Wang Bingru replied, nudging her mouth slightly.

    Her words were, of course, meant for Wang Hong''e, her daughter Fang Yan, and Sun Jixing.

    Yang Hao shook his head lightly. He had always thought of Wang Bingru as just a pretty face, not realizing she also had a bit of an edge.

    "Little Yang, are you the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?" Wang Hong''e finally straightened out Yang Hao''s identity and asked in shock.

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group is state-owned; I just have some shares," said Yang Hao with feigned modesty.

    "So you really are the president!" Yang Hao''s reply was an implicit confirmation, and Wang Hong''e''s eyes widened even more in astonishment.

    What was supposed to be a mere decorative pillow had turned out to be a corporate president!

    The thought of her previous manner of speaking to him made it awkward for her to discuss her daughter''s job now.

    To think she had been so wrong!

    Wang Hong''e wore a look of regret, already calcting in her mind how to make amends.

    Fang Yan was also dumbfounded. She had thought that her elder brother-inw, as a senior corporate executive with extensive connections, would be of significant help to her!

    But she had never imagined that the "second brother-inw," who had always been silent, was the real deal, the big boss!

    The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    With just a word from him, securing a job at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group for herself would be a matter of minutes, wouldn''t it?

    Originally feeling superior and wondering whether he could get a ride in his younger aunt''s car, Sun Jixing was now dumbfounded. He looked at Yang Hao with a face full of disbelief.

    The other party was actually the president of a multi-billion dor conglomerate?

    What kind of joke is this!

    Do these big CEOs nowadays like women who already have children?

    Aren''t young and beautiful girls more enticing?

    Why look for a divorced woman with a child!

    Sun Jixing felt this possibility was very slim, so he quietly took out his phone and looked up information on Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Then he saw an introduction of the group''s president, Yang Hao. There was only one ID photo online, but he could tell it was the man sitting opposite him.

    Damn!

    My brother-inw is really the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!!

    If I had known he was of such status, why would I even try to show off!

    I was simply making a fool of myself.

    Sun Jixing felt his face burning with embarrassment as his toes curled awkwardly inside his leather shoes.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, breathed a soft sigh. He really hadn''t intended to unt.

    But s, some people just set you up.

    This time, the gold medal for assisting definitely had to be awarded to Wang Hong''e and Fang Yan!

    Without people like them, Yang Hao would never have had the chance to release his "awesome energy".

    But Yang Hao rarely showed off on purpose. After all, he was worth tens of billions and ying such low-level games held no interest for him.

    He didn''t continue the topic of being the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Instead, he took out the keys to the Mercedes G-ss and ced them on the turntable of the table, then spun the key towards Wang Changda, "Uncle Wang, I''ve also prepared a little gift. I hope you like it!"

    The table was veryrge, so not everyone could see the action of Yang Hao cing the keys on the turntable. When he said this, it left some people puzzled.

    But seeing the car key on the table, Wang Changda was stunned.

    Because the key bore the emblem of the three-pointed star.

    Combining this with what Yang Hao said, could it be that his second daughter''s boyfriend was giving him a Mercedes?

    He looked incredulously at the car key and then at Yang Hao, and asked uncertainly, "Yang, are you giving me a car?"

    "Xueru mentioned that Uncle Wang is a senior mechanical engineer who always had an interest in cars, so I thought, why not give one to uncle for fun!"

    Yang Hao replied with a cheerful smile.

    However, his words were clear, and everyone present showed shock on their faces.

    "Giving a car?"

    "He actually gave a car?"

    Although the attendees were generally well-off, the gesture of giving a car as a birthday gift still shocked them.

    Especially since the one giving the car was not yet officially their "son-inw"!

    "A Mercedes?"

    "Old Wang, your son-inw is giving you a Mercedes!"

    Chen Changhong, an old colleague and leader sitting next to Wang Changda, saw the logo on the car key and couldn''t help but exim.

    Hearing his words, everyone also shifted their gaze to the car key in front of Wang Changda, and those who were far away even stood up to see better.

    At that moment, Wang Changda picked up the car key, looking at Yang Hao with aplicated expression, "This..."

    "Yang, isn''t this too valuable!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively, "Uncle Wang, it''s not about the amount of money for a gift, it''s about liking it!"

    No sooner had he finished speaking than many people present began to twitch at the corners of their mouths.

    What do you mean it''s not about the money?

    How can it not be about the money?

    In this day and age, if you go out of your way to give a small gift, people won''t appreciate it. They''d rather call you an idiot!

    The money spent on the journey would be better used if simply transferred!

    Just like what Wang Hong''e had previously lectured Wang Xueru about. Whether or not you spend money is indeed not the only standard to measure whether someone treats you well. But those who are willing to splurge on you definitely cherish your rtionship more than someone tight-fisted.

    Be it lovers, friends, or kin, it applies to all!

    "Yang, you really gave a car?"

    "Has it been driven already?"

    After a brief moment of surprise, Wang Hong''e curiously asked.

    "It''s been driven here, it''s in the parking lot," Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    "Elder brother, let''s go take a look!"

    "With Yang''s heartfelt gift, you ought to take a look."

    Wang Hong''e wanted to see for herself what kind of car Mr. Yang had given, but it was not appropriate for her to go out on her own, so she immediately spoke to Wang Changda.

    "Old Wang, go have a look!"

    "I''m also quite curious!" Chen Changhong also echoed.

    "Shall we go see it?"

    Wang Changda was naturally curious as well; he currently drove a Subaru Outback, and this was already his fifth car.

    As Wang Xueru had said, Wang Changda really liked cars, which is why he changed cars frequently, trying five different brands.

    The Outback he was currently driving was an imported model. The car was equipped with a boxer engine, which provided great stability, and the all-wheel-drive version had good power.

    A crowd of people temporarily left the private room and started whispering to each other as they headed out.

    "No idea which model it is."

    "Probably a Mercedes C-ss," someone guessed.

    "Should be, the C-ss is rtively cheap."

    "What rich person would drive a Mercedes C-ss!"

    "Exactly! Any wealthy person would at least go for an S-ss or a G-ss."

    "..."

    Indeed, critics are everywhere. Not only is the Mercedes C-ss looked down upon in Kuaiyin, but the same holds true in reality.

    Ironically, the Mercedes C-ss that was scorned by many was already the limit for an average family when ites to buying a car!

 Chapter 264: 233, its really hard to say whose son-in-law he is (asking for monthly pass)

    In the crowd, Sun Jixing moved slowly, actually not wanting to follow everyone out, but since everyone else was going, it seemed odd for him not to go.

    Originally, he was supposed to be the star of the show, having even arranged to discuss work privatelyter that night.

    But then Yang Hao showed up out of nowhere.

    Not only was he the President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, but he also presented his father-inw with a Mercedes.

    The gift he had prepared was instantly reduced to dust.

    "I told you before to tone down the boasting; now you''ve met your Li Kui in Yang Hao," Wang Jingruined in a low voice.

    "It was just talk, and besides, how was I supposed to know he''s the President of Jiangcheng Newspaper? I didn''t see iting, but Xueru sure is crafty, having the President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group wrapped around her finger. She''s way out of Shen Mingshan''s league!" Sun Jixing said dejectedly as he shook his head.

    "Xueru has the looks, the figure, and the high education, so it''s normal for her to meet outstanding men. As they say, ''If you bloom, the butterflies wille,''" Jingru exined.

    After speaking, Jingru also warned, "That''s why you better not have any more wandering thoughts, or I will seriously consider divorce, and then I too might find myself a big CEO!"

    Sun Jixing had a history of infidelity, having once had an affair with a female colleague, but Wang Jingru ultimately forgave him for the sake of their child having aplete family.

    However, the affair remained a thorn in her side, one she would use to prod her husband Sun Jixing whenever she got the chance.

    "Let''s not bring up the past."

    "Haven''t I been behaving welltely?" Sun Jixing retorted offhandedly, but inwardly he was grumbling to himself.

    Finding a big CEO?

    As if CEOs grow on trees, they''re not that easy to find!

    In truth, Wang Jingru herself was quite attractive. She bore a resemnce to her sister, Xueru, though she was a bit shorter and three years older, presenting the typical look of a married woman, which made her very appealing to the fans of Prime Minister Cao.

    During the conversation, everyone had arrived at the hotel''s parking lot.

    The ck G-ss that Yang Hao drove over was particrly eye-catching, drawing everyone''s attention at first nce.

    "Is that the G-ss he gifted?"

    "With such a new car, it must be!"

    "That''s a G63! It''s more than three million, almost four million on the road!"

    A murmur went through the crowd.

    Wang Changda looked at Yang Hao with a shocked expression: "Yang, is this the car you gifted?"

    He pointed at the brand-new G-ss, somewhat dazed. As a car enthusiast, Wang Changda naturally loved the G-ss, but its price of three to four million was beyond his financial reach.

    Though he was a highly paid engineer earning a handsome annual sry, the cost of the G-ss still made his earnings seem insignificant.

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile, "I wasn''t sure what kind of car Uncle Wang would like, so I just bought one randomly!"

    "You can drive it for now, and we can switch itter if needed."

    "This..."

    After getting a positive response, Wang Changda couldn''t help but take a deep breath, ncing between Yang Hao and his second daughter.

    A birthday gift that turned out to be a Mercedes G-ss worth millions!

    This prospective son-inw''s financial power far exceeded his expectations.

    And when the crowd heard that Yang Hao really did gift a G-ss, they were all stunned.

    "He directly gifted his father-inw a G-ss, what kind of family is this!"

    "True to being the President of arge group, his financial power is terrifying!"

    "Who says a divorced woman isn''t valuable? Just look at Xueru!"

    There was shock and emotion among the people.

    Wang Hong''e had no idea about the price of the car, but judging by everybody''s reaction, she could tell it was expensive and quietly asked her daughter in a low voice, "Yan Yan, how much is this car?"

    "I''m not sure about the exact price, but my colleagues mentioned it''s about three to four million, not sure if that''s true though," Fang Yan replied, also shocked by the "second brother-inw''s" generosity.

    Inwardly, she was full of regret, cursing herself for being blind, having earlier spoken favorably of one and unfavorably of another.

    Of course, speaking favorably of one and unfavorably of another wasn''t really an issue, but the problemy in whom she chose to praise or criticize. If earlier she had supported the second brother-inw and criticized the elder sister''s husband, there would have been no problem.

    But her actions had been the exact opposite. As her younger cousin Wang Bingru said, just a word from the second brother-inw could get her a job at Jiangcheng Newspaper. However, now that she had offended him, asking for his help would be far too awkward.

    "Three to four million??"

    "That''s way too expensive!!"

    Upon hearing the price mentioned by her daughter, Wang Hong''e eximed in shock.

    "Mom, it''s a G63, that price is totally normal for one of those!" Fang Ke interjected. This year all four members of Wang Hong''e''s family were present, including her husband Fang Lelin, who was off to the side.

    However, Fang Lelin was a man of few words and had not said much.

    Fang Ke, still a university student, found the conversation of the adults utterly uninteresting. He had been busily texting his crush on Weixin, although she was rather curt, but he kept on finding new topics to discuss.

    It was only upon seeing his dream car, the G-ss, that he momentarily pulled himself away from the Weixin chatˇŞthough notpletely. He snapped a picture of the shiny new G-ss and sent it to his crush: "Uncle''s birthday, brother-inw gifted a four-million G-ss, cool right!"

    Fang Ke didn''t think much of it when he sent the photo, feeling only that the G-ss was very cool and wanted to show his goddess.

    After that message, the goddess''s replies came much faster, seemingly quite interested in the car...

    So, after adding his two cents, Fang Ke happily went off to the side to send more messages.

    Wang Hong''e leaned into her daughter Fang Yan''s ear and whispered, "Yanyan, when we go back, make sure to toast Mr. Yang a few more times and build a good rapport!"

    "But the things I said earlier, won''t my elder sister''s husband get angry?" Fang Yan said with a frown.

    "What elder sister''s husband!"

    "The deal''s not sealed yet, just call him Mr. Yang," Wang Hong''e corrected her daughter''s way of addressing Yang Hao.

    Fang Yan is 24 this year and is still single without a boyfriend.

    In Wang Hong''e''s eyes, her own daughter was much better than her niece, Wang XueruˇŞalthough Fang Yan was slightly less attractive than Wang Xueru, she was younger and never married.

    Therefore, Wang Hong''e''s ambitions were not limited to getting her daughter a job at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group; she hoped for her own daughter to seize the opportunity to marry into wealth!

    Fang Lelin understood his wife very well. He immediately grasped the subtext in Wang Hong''e''s words and frowned, "What are you thinking? The guy is Xueru''s boyfriend!"

    "You just said ''boyfriend''!"

    "These days even married people get divorced, so it''s hard to say who will be whose son-inw!" Wang Hong''e retorted, and then added, "Your birthday is in two months, right? Let me ask you, don''t you want a Mercedes as a gift?"

    "Uh, this..."

    Fang Lelin subconsciously nced at the G-ss not far away and for a moment didn''t quite know how to respond.

    Who wouldn''t want to receive a Mercedes G-ss for their birthday!

    But the thought of letting his daughter go after her cousin''s boyfriend made Fang Lelin ufortable ethically. Yet, the G-ss had a fatal attraction for him, making him actually hesitate...

    "Just don''t do anything foolish!"

    "She''s your own niece!" Fang Lelin said feebly, then his gaze once again unconsciously swept towards the G-ss.

    At this time, Wang Changda and Qin Yumei had already taken their seats in the car, both faces brimming with smiles~

    Receiving such a grand gift, it would be weird if they weren''t happy!

    At this moment, Wang Xueru was leaning on Yang Hao''s shoulder, feeling blissful. When she arrived, she thought the G-ss was a new car for Yang Hao himself and never considered it a gift.

    To her surprise, the car turned out to be for her father, which was quite unexpected for Wang Xueru.

    Not only that, but Yang Hao''s move also earned her a lot of face; her rtives and friends wouldn''t bring up her divorce anymore.

    Even if they did talk about it, they would surely do so with eyes full of envy, saying something like: "After her divorce, she found a CEO boyfriend, and her father received a Mercedes G-ss for his birthday!"

    "Yang, my Yanyan is young and doesn''t speak well. Don''t take it to heart, once we return to the private room, I''ll have her toast to you as an apology."

    At this moment, Wang Hong''e sidled up to Yang Hao with a smile.

    "Did Yanyan say something?"

    "I didn''t catch it."

    Yang Hao lightly shook his head, toozy to bother with someone like Wang Hong''e.

    Of course, if she hoped he would do something for her, that would be impossible.

    Such a character, better left alone!

    It''s better not to deal with people like that for the rest of their lives.

    "That''s why they say you are a CEO, Yang!"

    "Look at this magnanimity..."

    Hearing Yang Hao''s words, Wang Hong''e immediately beamed with joy, thinking the incident was behind them.

    "Yang, what about moving Yanyan''s job, is that convenient?" Wang Hong''e quickly asked, striking while the iron was hot.

    "Mrs. Wang, you may not understand howrge corporations operate. Although I am the CEO, the HR department isn''t under my control!" Yang Hao expressed with a look of regret, shrugging his shoulders.

    "But you are the CEO, Yang, don''t your words carry weight? Don''t the people in HR need to listen to you?" Wang Hong''e insisted.

    "Mrs. Wang, you don''t know the situation at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Our group has a 51% share owned by the Jiangcheng City government, so the leading power is actually in the government''s hands.

    It''s true I''m the CEO, but I can''t make arbitrary decisions," Yang Hao exined as a precautionary measure to show his limited power, then added, "However, since it''s for Xueru''s sister, I will definitely help out! How about this, let Yanyan send her resume to Xueru, and I''ll see if there''s a suitable position in HR."

    "But let me tell you upfront, my power as CEO isn''t almighty, and it might not be that effective."

    Yang Hao made his point logically, making it seem like he was doing his best to amodate them.

    "As long as you say something, Yang, it will surely work out!"

    "Yanyan, quickly send your resume to Xueru..."

    Believing the matter was practically settled, Wang Hong''e immediately waved happily at her daughter.

    Fang Yan, who had been listening to her mother''s conversation with Yang Hao, was also overjoyed and quickly sent her electronic resume to Wang Xueru.

 Chapter 265: 234, Passive: Prime Minister Caos Buff (Request for Monthly Tickets)

    "Brother-inw, can we add each other on Weixun?"

    As the group returned to the private room, Fang Ke approached Yang Hao. The young man was 19 years old and a sophomore at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded. Although Fang Ke was just Wang Xueru''s cousin, he was also considered his "little uncle-inw," so adding him on Weixun was no big deal.

    However, Yang Hao hadn''t expected that the first person toe and add him on Weixun would be Fang Ke, a university student.

    It was this little uncle-inw, though, who despiteing over to add him on Weixun, seemed somewhat distracted, evidently deep in thought about something.

    However, shortly after Fang Ke added him as a friend, someone with the nickname "Hanhan" sent him a friend request.

    The source of the add was shown to be a card share from Fang Ke.

    What''s this kid up to?

    Yang Hao nced at Fang Ke and saw him looking down at his phone, messaging away with a slight smile on his face.

    Yang Hao shook his head lightly and ignored this "Hanhan."

    However, after returning to the private room and sitting down, Fang Ke made a point of walking over to Yang Hao and whispered, "Brother-inw, ''Hanhan'' is a ssmate of mine. She has some questions and would like to consult you. Could you please add her?"

    Yang Hao looked at the young man with a hint of speechlessness. It seemed the young man hadn''t quite grasped his own position. If Yang Hao wasn''t mistaken, his little uncle-inw seemed to have be a dog-licker, and not just any, but one with very high levels of loyalty and filial piety; otherwise, he wouldn''t be doing what he was now!

    "Your ssmate doesn''t know me, so what does she want to consult about?"

    Yang Hao asked, testing the waters.

    "I sent her the photo of the big G you gave uncle earlier, she''s quite interested in that car..."

    "Brother-inw, just add her please, you''d be doing me a favor," said Fang Ke, even going so far as to bow.

    "Alright~"

    Yang Hao nodded reluctantly.

    This little uncle-inw was definitely a Roaring Heavenly Dog among dog-lickers, with intelligence not quite online. Didn''t he consider that your goddess, when adding a big shot who can give a big G as a birthday present, is really interested in the car?

    "Thank you, brother-inw," said Fang Ke, expressing his thanks repeatedly.

    However, he didn''t leave, instead standing by Yang Hao''s side and watching him add "Hanhan" as a friend. Only then did he return to his seat. At the same time, he sent a Weixun message to his goddess Chen Ruohan: Hanhan, my brother-inw has added you, remember to let me treat you to a meal when I get back to campus.

    It took a while for the message to get a reply, receiving just a "Hmm" from the other side.

    But the situation was different on Yang Hao''s end. After the friend request was approved, Hanhan sent a very enthusiastic greeting, the kind with both cute stickers and text...

    Yang Hao could only muster a wry smile; there was no one better suited to deal with this situation than Meng Chacha.

    Yang Hao sent a perfunctory response and slipped the phone into his pocket.

    Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the private room had taken a notable shift. The once popr Son-inw Sun Jixing was now being ignored, and the topic of conversation unavoidably revolved around Yang Hao and the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    It was then that people learned why Wang Bingru was able to intern in the president''s office at Jiangcheng Newspaper GroupˇŞthe cement was handpicked by none other than Yang Hao, her president brother-inw.

    This indirectly confirmed that Yang Hao and Wang Xueru had been together for quite some time, which relieved Wang Changda and Qin Yumei quite a bit.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, Host, forpleting the task "Father-inw''s Birthday Banquet."

    The reward has been issued.

    As the birthday feast was winding down, the System''s voice suddenly rang out.

    Immediately after, Yang Hao received a deposit notification from the bank.

    A "Skill Card" also appeared in the system inventory.

    Yang Hao decisively chose to use the Skill Card!

    Ding!

    Host has sessfully exchanged the skill.

    Acquired the passive skill "Prime Minister Cao''s Buff"

    (Note: This passive skill is triggered when encountering high-quality wives, increasing the host''s charm by 100%!)

    Upon hearing the name of the skill, Yang Hao was about to curse at what nonsense this was.

    But after seeing the exnation, his lips involuntarily curled up.

    He didn''t have the same obsession as Prime Minister Cao.

    But who wouldn''t love high-quality wives!!

    Ding!

    Passive skill "Prime Minister Cao''s Buff" sessfully triggered.

    Host''s charm has increased by 100%!

    As Yang Hao was considering what kind of woman would qualify as a high-quality wife, the System''s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

    Huh, it triggered already?

    Yang Hao scanned the entire private room. There were quite a few women who could be described as "wives," like Wang Xueru''s mother, eldest aunt, and third aunt-inw, who actually all qualified.

    But these were all older women, and the System probably wouldn''t ssify them as high-quality wives.

    So, his gaze then turned to Wang Jingru, the eldest aunt. Judging merely by external conditions, she was on par with her sister Wang Xueru, only the two were not of the same type of woman.

    Wang Xueru was the traditionally feminine type, giving a gentle and demure impression, while Wang Jingru, who worked in a foreign enterprise, exuded the air of an efficient businesswoman.

    The System''s notion of a high-quality wife probably referred to this eldest aunt-inw!

    Yang Hao made his assessment internally. However, he had no intention of destroying someone else''s family, especially since the person in question was Wang Xueru''s sister.

    "Xueru, you should add Yang to our family''s group chat!"

    "Nobody has any objections, right?"

    At that moment, Wang Hong''e suddenly spoke up.

    "Who could object?"

    "Xueru, hurry up and pull Yang into the group!"

    Fang Lelin, who was getting a bit tipsy, immediately chimed in with his wife''s suggestion.

    Wang Bingru''s parents also nodded in agreement, both very grateful to Yang Hao. If it wasn''t for him, their daughter would not have had such a good internship opportunity.

    And my daughter has said her internship sry is really high, over ten thousand a month!

    This is practically giving away money; it''s all because they value my niece Wang Xueru''s face.

    Seeing that no one had any objections, Wang Xueru immediately pulled Yang Hao into the family group chat named "Happy Family".

    Many family groups actually have simr names, like "Harmonious Family", "Joyful Family", and so on.

    "Wee, Brother-inw!"

    "Wee, Yang!"

    "Brother-inw, send a red envelope~"

    After Yang Hao joined the group, it immediately became lively.

    Fang Yan and her brother Fang Ke were crying out for red envelopes.

    Yang Hao certainly didn''tck this bit of money. He nced at the number of people in the group, there were 25 in total. ording to the rules of the luck-based red envelope, the maximum amount per person was two hundred, so Yang Hao directly sent out a big red envelope worth five thousand, wanting to have some fun!

    "Wow, such a big red envelope!"

    "Thank you, Brother-inw!"

    "I grabbed two hundred!!"

    Fang Yan and her brother Fang Ke were the first to open the red envelope, each receiving two hundred.

    Then, the rest of the people also opened their red envelopes one after another.

    Since there was already the precedent of giving away a Lexus, people weren''t surprised when they opened the red envelopes.

    However, not everyone in the family group was present; for example, Wang Xueru''s aunt''s family, who lived in Hucheng, didn''te.

    Seeing the red envelope in the group, Wang Xueru''s auntie, Wang Hongjuan, casually clicked on it, then her eyes went wide.

    She usually grabbed red envelopes worth mere dimes and pennies, yet this time she grabbed two hundred.

    She immediately began curiously asking about Yang Hao''s identity in the group chat and got the answer that he was Wang Xueru''s boyfriend...

    On the other side, Fang Ke took a screenshot of everyone''s red envelope haul and sent it to his goddess, Chen Ruohan: A big red envelope from Brother-inw, two hundred each!

    Not only that, but he also showed off on his social media.

    After all, not everyone has such a rich rtive!

    "Jingru, grab your red envelope!"

    "Don''t miss out on free money!"

    Sun Jixing was initially reluctant to ept it, feeling it was hisst stand of pride.

    But as everyonemented how generous the red envelope was, he got curious and clicked it, seeing everyone got two hundred, he adopted a freeloader''s mindset and spoke to his wife sitting next to him.

    What Sun Jixing did not notice was that most of his wife''s attention was on the president who was his brother-inw.

    Wang Jingru herself did not understand what was happening; initially, she just thought her sister had found a good man, but then she became increasingly envious, the more she looked at Yang Hao, the more envious she got. She felt that this man was glowing all over, so much so that she forgot to grab the red envelope.

    Upon her husband''s reminder, she clicked it and, after receiving two hundred, she too sent a thankful emoticon in the group chat.

    Although Yang Hao should call her "sister" by name, Wang Jingru, who was only three years older than her sister and at 34, was actually a year younger than Yang Hao!

    "Since everyone is here today, let''s go to KTV and sing!"

    The birthday man, Wang Changda, was obviously not yet satisfied and was eagerly arranging it with a flushed face.

    "Singing sounds great!"

    "Just the thing to sober up!"

    Fang Lelin was the first to agree; he was a man of few words usually, but he became more talkative after drinking. Now, with a little buzz, he waspletely different from his usual self.

    "Singing is good, let''s keep the fun going!"

    Wang Hong''e also followed in agreement.

    In recent years, the number of traditional KTVs has drastically decreased, and their client base has shifted from young people to the elderly.

    Younger people are going to KTVs less and less, but the elderly often choose KTVs for their gatherings. However,mercial karaoke and clubs are not affected; in fact, their business is booming.

    "Big brother, how about the one on Jinquan Road?" suggested Fang Lelin.

    "Yang, do you have any rmendations?" Wang Changda asked Yang Hao, as he now valued this "son-inw" highly.

    "Uncle Wang, I just opened a KTV; how about we go to mine?"

    Yang Hao proposed cheerfully.

    "Yang, you opened a KTV?" Wang Hong''e eximed in surprise.

    "Just a small side business!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively: "I''ll call someone to pick us up."

    High-end clubs offer a customer pick-up service, and Haojue Club is no exception.

    Yang Hao then made a call to Huang Qing, exining the situation here.

    Half an hourter, two Alphards and two Mercedes-Benz vans were parked outside the hotel, and soon everyone was pulled over to Haojue Club.

    And upon seeing the luxurious and imposing facade of the club, everyone was shocked once again.

    Yang Hao had said he opened a KTV, but this...

    You call this a KTV??

    "Yang, you own Haojue Club?"

    Fang Lelin approached Yang Hao with a shocked expression. Haojue Club was on his dailymute route, and he knew of its existence since its opening.

    But he also knew that such a luxurious club was beyond his spending power, and now this extravagant club turned out to be his niece''s boyfriend''s.

    "Ites in handy for business hospitality."

    Yang Hao exined casually and then led everyone into the club.

    Huang Qing was already waiting in the lobby. Seeing that everyone had arrived, she immediately greeted them with a beaming smile: "Boss, everything''s ready."

    "I''ve reserved the supreme suite on the fifth floor!"

    Yang Hao nodded and then asked in a low voice, "Is Jiujiu here?"

    Although Yang Hao didn''t mind NPCs and the Blue Buff meeting, it was naturally better to avoid such a situation if possible, to prevent awkwardness.

    "She''s already off work."

    Huang Qing responded cheerfully, always reliable in her duties as Miss Color.

 Chapter 266: 235, Miss Color: Boss, how much do you think Im worth? (asking for monthly tickets)

    The luxury of Haojue Club once again left everyone in awe.

    Of course, the luxurious decor of the club was just one aspect; the main point was that such a luxurious club belonged to Yang Hao.

    In other words, his identity was not limited to just being the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper GroupˇŞhis properties were abundant, and perhaps he was even wealthier than they had imagined.

    Once inside the private room, Wang Changda, Fang Lelin, and others immediately turned into karaoke kings, belting out one nostalgic old song after another from the luxurious sound system.

    But truth be told, old songs really have their charm, tunes like "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" and "Sailor" for example.

    Yang Hao wasn''t good at singing and rarely sang; while everyone else was singing their hearts out, he took Wang Xueru to an empty private room next door and started ying cards.

    When Huang Qing heard that her boss had taken Wang Xueru into an empty private room, she quickly called Ye Wei over, and the two of them took turns standing guard outside the room''s door. The purpose was to prevent anyone from disturbing the boss''s good time while also helping set the mood.

    Huang Qing still remembered when she sold her coffee shop to Yang Hao, he also brought that beautiful married woman, Wang Xueru, to y cards in the coffee shop''s private room.

    This boss seemed to have a particr fondness for private rooms, whether it was a coffee shop''s private room or the club''s; both had witnessed his encounters with the beautiful married woman.

    "Qing, have you noticed that our Mr. Yang seems to have be even stronger!" Ye Wei said enviously.

    "Maybe."

    Huang Qing was smoking at the moment. She blew a puff of smoke at the transparent ss of the room door, letting the boss inside know someone was outside.

    In reality, the soundproofing in Haojue''s private rooms was excellent, and under normal circumstances, you could hardly hear any noise from inside while standing at the door.

    But the battle inside seemed particrly intense at the moment, and Huang Qing and Ye Wei could still vaguely hear the sounds made by the beautiful married woman.

    "I can''t even imagine how enjoyable that must be!" Ye Wei leaned back against the wall, unconsciously crossing her legs tightly.

    "Why don''t you give it a try?" Huang Qing blew out another puff of smoke.

    "You think I don''t want to? The boss doesn''t fancy me!" Ye Wei sighed in frustration, then added, "Qing, you should go instead!"

    "When it''s your turn, make sure to tell me all the detailsˇŞbetter yet, record it for me to see."

    "Scram~"

    Huang Qing red fiercely at Ye Wei: "Record it? What nonsense are you thinking of!"

    "Well, at least an audio recording is okay, right?"

    "Just to hear the sounds can''t be too much!" Ye Wei coaxed, wrapping her arm around her best friend''s and acting coyly.

    "I don''t have that kind of fetish!"

    Huang Qing declined again.

    "Then oral narration is okay, right?"

    "That''s my bottom line..."

    Ye Wei said while shaking her best friend''s arm, her curiosity about the boss''s capabilities in the room was brewing, given her vast experience with men.

    Huang Qing responded with silence: "Did I ever say I wanted something to happen with the boss?"

    "Qing, stop resisting. Sooner orter you''ll be Mr. Yang''s!"

    "And sticking with the boss isn''t bad at all, certainly better than your crappy ex-boyfriendˇ­"

    "Uh, sorry, let''s not talk about him!"

    Ye Wei knew she had misspoken and hastily shut her mouth.

    However, she was quite talkative by nature and after a short pause, she began again: "By the way, Qing, your parents have been pushing for you to enter into a marriage alliance with the Zhao family, haven''t they?"

    "I think if you were with the boss, your family''s difficulties would be resolved, and you wouldn''t need to marry into the Zhao family!"

    "That guy from the Zhao family looks so unimpressive; just thinking about sleeping with him makes me feel sick, let alone you, Qingˇ­"

    The three-year mask incident had halved the Huang Family''s assets. Normally, for a wealthy family like the Huangs, losing half of their assets would still leave them well-off.

    But Huang Qing''s father developed a gambling addiction during his idle years and lost nearly two modest goals'' worth, nearly depleting the family''s fortune.

    Before the mask incident, the Huang Family''s total assets were around five hundred million. After halving, that left around two hundred and fifty million. Then her father lost two modest goals, and on top of that, her brother had squandered tens of millions over the past few years.

    The Huang Family was now barely holding onto a shell, owing nearly one hundred million in bank loans. With the bank loan nearing its due date, if they couldn''t secure funds in time, they would have to liquidate thepany and their properties to pay off the debts.

    After everything was settled, the Huang Family would be impoverished, possibly even in debt by twenty or thirty million, as the prices during court auctions would always be lower than the market value, especially in an already gloomy economy...

    Ye Wei''s words struck a chord with Huang Qing; she could have categorically refused her family''s arranged marriage, but they were counting on funding from the Zhao Family. If that fell through, the family would face the risk of bankruptcy.

    Huang Qing herself might live selfishly, but what would happen to her parents, brother, and grandparents, the whole family ustomed to luxury, was uncertain.

    As Huang Qing was lost in her thoughts, her phone suddenly rang; it was her mother calling.

    A bitter smile appeared on Huang Qing''s face.

    It was like talking about Cao Cao and Cao Cao showing up.

    Her mother calling at this time was most likely about the arranged marriage.

    "You keep watch; I''ll take a call."

    Huang Qing gestured to Ye Wei then stepped aside to answer the phone.

    "Qing,e home tomorrow."

    "Your dad has something to tell you."

    As soon as the call connected, Huang''s mother got straight to the point.

    "Can''t he just tell me over the phone?"

    "I''ve just taken over the club. There''s so much to do, I can''t leave!"

    Huang Qing tactfully refused.

    "You should stille back once!"

    "Some things are better discussed in person," her mother insisted.

    "If it''s about getting engaged to Zhao Jinlong, let''s not even talk about it, I haven''t decided yet!"

    That Zhao Jinlong was just a little over 160 centimeters tall, but he weighed more than 180 pounds, virtually a walking gas cylindere to life.

    Although he was ugly, he had always coveted Huang Qing''s beauty because they had grown up in the same circle. He never had the chance before, but now that the Huang Family had fallen on hard times, Zhao Jinlong saw his opportunity. As an only child, he badgered his parents with tears, tantrums, and threats until they agreed he should marry Huang Qing.

    As long as the Huang Family agreed to marry Huang Qing to him, the Zhao Family would invest a hundred million into the Huang Family''spany.

    Besides, they would also offer a dowry of 18.88 million!

    For the Huang Family, this was an opportunity to save themselves.

    With a hundred million in investment, thepany would be able to survive the crisis. With the alliance of the Zhao Family, it wasn''t impossible for the Huang Family''spany to regain its former glory.

    "What''s there to think about!"

    "If you keep thinking, our family will go bankrupt!"

    At that moment, Huang Qing''s father, Huang Dazhong''s voice came through the receiver.

    Huang Dazhong had made his fortune early on by running entertainment venues, with no formal education, relying solely on having lots of brothers. Although heter became a big businessman, he still couldn''t speak without swearing.

    Huang Qing understood her father''s temperament well because she had inherited most of his genes. So, faced with her seemingly irascible father, she was very calm.

    "Dad, it''s not like I don''t want to help the family. You know what that Zhao guy is like, don''t you?"

    "It''s just a hundred million, I''ll figure something out!"

    "You''ll figure something out?"

    "What can you do? It''s a hundred million, not ten million, not just a million!"

    Huang Dazhong retorted irritably.

    "Anyway, give me a few more days!"

    Huang Qing nced in the direction of the private room where Yang Hao was, silently contemting Ye Wei''s suggestion.

    She didn''t know how much she was worth to that Mr. Yang, but it was worth a try.

    Just as Ye Wei had said, following Yang Hao was much better than being with that possessed gas cylinder!

    "I would like to give you time, but the bank won''t give me any!"

    "Come home tomorrow!!"

    Huang Dazhong ordered and then the sound of him swearing and walking away could be heard through the receiver.

    "Qing, you understand your dad. He doesn''t want to marry you off to Zhao Jinlong either."

    "But the family really is in trouble right now. If thepany goes bankrupt, it''s not just about our family''s survival ¨C those old employees who have followed your father for years will also be in a tight spot!"

    "Your dad has called everyone he could ask for help thesest few days. Those who used to be as close as brothers are now of no help when we need them the most..."

    "So, this is ast resort!"

    On the phone, Huang''s mother sighed and exined.

    "I understand, let''s leave it at that for now."

    Huang Qing hung up the phone directly. She knew her father well; if there had been any other way, he wouldn''t havee to this.

    Huang Dazhong had always doted on his daughter greatly, and from her university days, Huang Qing had started her own businesses, not without experiencing losses over the years.

    The so-called business prodigies are indeed rare, practically as scarce as hen''s teeth; most people learn from their failures, gathering lessons and umting experiences before they gradually seed.

    Therefore, having multiple chances to try and fail is vital, and this is why ordinary people like Yang Hao often can''t recover from a single failure!

    If it hadn''t been for the System''s assistance, Yang Hao would probably still be miserably delivering takeouts now!

    So to say, Huang Qing being who she is today cannot be separated from her family''s support.

    This Miss Color was also someone who valued family and loyalty; naturally, she wouldn''t stand by and watch her family go bankrupt.

    "Was that a phone call from home again?"

    Back at the entrance of the private room, Ye Wei asked.

    "Yeah."

    Huang Qing nodded and listened carefully again, the room was very quiet.

    "It should be over; roughly fifty minutes," Ye Wei said while keeping track of the time, enviously drooling over her thighs.

    Huang Qing remained silent and lit a cigarette for herself once more. Soon after, the door of the private room opened, and Yang Hao and Wang Xueru walked out, one after the other,

    "How''s businesstely?"

    Yang Hao asked casually. Knowing that Miss Color and Ye Wei had been outside the room the whole time as the atmosphere team, he wasn''t surprised to see them.

    "Pretty good, but there''s room for improvement," Huang Qing replied.

    "Hmm, keep it up."

    Yang Hao nodded and prepared to take Wang Xueru back to the gathering.

    But at that moment, Huang Qing called out to him, "Mr. Yang, I have a work issue to report to you. Is that okay?"

    Yang Hao looked at Huang Qing, having entrusted all of the club''s work to her because she had an "S-level" loyalty, and he was very reassured.

    So, when she said she had work to report, it felt off, like there was something else.

    "Okay."

    Yang Hao nodded and then said to Wang Xueru, "Xueru, you go back first."

    "Mm."

    Wang Xueru responded and went back inside the private room alone.

    "What''s the matter, tell me."

    Yang Hao didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly.

    The usually straightforward Huang Qing seemed a bit conflicted at that moment. She looked at Yang Hao, took a deep breath, and then finally spoke, "Mr. Yang, how much do you think I''m worth?"

 Chapter 267: 236, Younger Aunt and Aunt (Requesting Monthly Votes)

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao was utterly confused, thinking he might have misheard.

    He looked at Miss Color standing across from him, who seemed very serious.

    "What do you mean? I don''t quite understand!" Yang Hao asked.

    "I''m selling myself!"

    Huang Qing said earnestly.

    Yang Hao was taken aback. "Have you run into some kind of trouble?"

    "Let''s talk in the office!"

    The corridor, bustling with people, was not the ce for such conversations.

    "Sure."

    Huang Qing nodded and led Yang Hao to the office at the end of the hallway.

    Ding!

    A random task triggered: [Investor]

    As a wealthy individual, one must have an investment mindset to keep wealth circting and money earning more money.

    Mission Content: Invest in "Dazhong Commerce and Trade" to help thepany ovee its difficulties.

    Mission Reward: Double return on investment amount, one Skill Card.

    As soon as Yang Hao entered the office, the System''s voice chimed in his mind.

    Dazhong Commerce and Trade?

    Whosepany is that?

    Yang Hao subconsciously looked at Huang Qing, guessing the task was most likely rted to Miss Color, indicating that Dazhong Commerce and Trade was probably associated with her.

    Yang Hao sat down on the guest sofa and gestured for Huang Qing to sit opposite him: "Tell me what''s going on."

    "My family''spany is facing bankruptcy and needs arge sum of money," Huang Qing stated sinctly.

    "So, you''re nning to sell yourself to me?" Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "Yes!"

    Huang Qing nodded seriously. "Mr. Yang, how much do you think I''m worth?"

    Yang Hao considered for a moment and said, "Priceless."

    He wasn''t just being polite; the System rated Miss Color''s work ability as "AS".

    Business ability A, loyalty grade S!

    Indeed, the value such an employee could create for Yang Hao in the future was truly immeasurable.

    "How much does your family''spany need?"

    As Huang Qing was lost in thought, Yang Hao asked.

    "About a hundred million, I guess," Huang Qing answered.

    "Then, arrange a meeting with your father, and we''ll talk face to face tomorrow."

    A hundred million wasn''t a small amount, but Yang Hao had more than enough liquidity in his ount.

    "I just got a call from home asking me toe back tomorrow; how about youe with me?" Huang Qing sought Yang Hao''s opinion.

    "No problem," he agreed.

    "Then let''s make it tomorrow morning; the club will be free anyway."

    "That works for me."

    Yang Hao had no arrangements for the next day, and since the task promised a generous reward, he would prioritize it even if he had othermitments.

    Seeing how readily Yang Hao had agreed, Huang Qing was naturally very grateful. She looked at Yang Hao and said earnestly, "Hao, if you can help our family''s business through this crisis, I will be yours from then on!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand with a smile: "I''m not one to take advantage of others in their time of need."

    "Let''s solve the problem first, and other matters will follow naturally!"

    To Yang Hao, Miss Huang Qing indeed had her appeal. This type of woman was unique in his circle, and of course, it was mainly because she met the standards of beauty and figure.

    However, he really didn''t want to take advantage of someone in their time of need. It just wasn''t interesting.

    Such things should be consensual!

    A man can be fickle-hearted, but he must have principles.

    Yang Hao''s principles were not to coerce, not to exploit vulnerability, and not to break up other people''s families!

    After setting a time to meet Huang Qing''s father at ten the next morning, Yang Hao returned to the party.

    After he left, Ye Wei, who was waiting at the door, immediately entered the office. She looked at Huang Qing with confusion: "Nothing happened between you two?"

    "I was timing it!"

    "Can''t you think of something healthy for once!"

    Huang Qing red at her best friend, whose mind was obviously filled with inappropriate thoughts.

    "Well, Mr. Yang has just finished, so he must be in his sage time right now," Ye Wei said as she folded her arms across her chest, then asked with a grin, "But Qing, you must have reached an agreement, right?"

    "He said he would talk to my dad tomorrow."

    Since Yang Hao had not explicitly agreed to help, Huang Qing was unsure if he would extend his hand of assistance.

    "A hundred million, huh!"

    "That''s no small sum; I hope Mr. Yang will lend it to you!" Ye Wei expressed her earnest hope.

    Huang Qing nodded; borrowing money these days was the hardest thing, especially when it was a hundred million!

    Meanwhile...

    The Wang Family was enjoying themselves immensely, and the atmosphere in the private room was lively, with the older generation being the life of the party.

    The younger generation was mostly killing time on their phones. Fang Ke was sending photos of the room''s opulent interior to his goddess Chen Ruohan, while also boasting about his "brother-inw," Yang Hao.

    What Fang Ke didn''t know was that the more he boasted about his wealthy brother-inw, the more his chatting partner, the goddess, became interested in him.

    She alsoined to Fang Ke that she had asked Yang Hao about cars, but he hadn''t even replied to her.

    So when Yang Hao returned to the private room, Fang Ke approached him: "Brother-inw, could I talk to you about something?"

    "Sure, go ahead."

    Yang Hao casually consented.

    "My ssmate, she says she asked you a question about cars and you never responded."

    "Could you please reply to her? Please, brother-inw!"

    As he spoke, Fang Ke even bowed to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao, however, was stunned as he wondered what brand of dog food could produce such a Roaring Heavenly Dog!

    Section Chief Fang wasn''t exactly handsome, but he was a spirited young man who should have been able to find a girlfriend in college. Instead, he ended up being PUA''d into a loyal Roaring Heavenly Dog.

    Yang Hao really seemed a bit interested in that "Hanhan."

    Of course, he was just curious about what kind of girl she was, apparently someone with quite a high status.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that Fang Ke didn''t see himself as apdog, he thought he was super warm and affectionate.

    When the brother-inw didn''t reply to his goddess''s messages, he went out of his way to plead on her behalf. His main argument was to spare the goddess the taste of waiting for someone to reply to her messages, because he knew all too well how painful that feeling was.

    "Is Hanhan your ssmate, or your girlfriend?" Yang Hao asked knowingly, aiming to hit where it hurt and to bring this Roaring Heavenly Dog "little brother-inw" to his senses.

    "Right now, we''re just ssmates."

    "But, I''m working on it!"

    Fang Ke said confidently, "I feel like sooner orter, Hanhan will be my girlfriend!"

    "As the saying goes, with enough effort, even an iron pestle can be ground into a needle!"

    "I''m sure I can touch Hanhan''s heart with my sincerity!"

    Fang Ke was still earnestly deluding himself.

    Yang Hao silently sighed.

    Late-stage licking cancer!

    This kid is beyond help!

    With hopeful eyes, Fang Ke watched as Yang Hao casually replied to "Hanhan''s" message.

    Fang Ke left contentedly, then went to brag about his efforts to his goddess via WeChat...

    "Brother-inw, I''m counting on you for the work stuff."

    "I''m raising a toast to you."

    No sooner had Fang Ke left than Fang Yan, with a ss of beer in her hand, sat down beside Yang Hao, downing it in one gulp after her toast.

    Yang Hao just happened to be thirsty at the moment, so he also picked up his ss and drank half of it.

    "Elder sister''s husband, how about ying dice?"

    Fang Yan put down her ss and picked up the dice cup. Because the room was so loud, she subconsciously moved closer to Yang Hao, her hand seeming to identallynd on his thigh.

    Yang Hao squinted at his elder sister-inw, knowing that physical contact between men and women is never idental, especially when initiated by a woman. What appears to be idental is actually long premeditated.

    Trying to steal his cousin''s man right in front of her!

    She''s quite ruthless!

    Yang Hao reflected to himself quietly.

    At this moment, Sun Jixing, with a grin on his face, pushed his way over. He''d had quite a bit to drink that day and was already somewhat tipsy.

    "Yanyan, I''ll y dice with you!"

    "Yang,e on, join us~!"

    As Sun Jixing spoke, he put his hand on Yang Hao''s shoulder, calling him "Yang" quite naturally.

    Actually, he was only a year older than Yang Hao, but since he was the elder brother-inw through Wang Xueru''s connection, calling Yang Hao "Yang" wasn''t really out of line.

    It''s just that when two peers address each other this way, it''s a bit presumptuous; usually, it''s people of higher status who do so.

    Yang Hao didn''t mind, after all, he had been the one who had beaten the elder brother-inw under the table today, so letting him have his moment of verbal sparring was fine.

    But Fang Yan clearly didn''t want to bother with her elder brother-inw any longer. She had just asked Wang Bingru about the situation at the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and was already sure that Sun Jixing didn''t actually know any of the leaders there. His performance at the dinner table had been sheer bluff!

    Therefore, a brother-inw in Capital City, who waspletely unhelpful to her, did not merit forming a close bond with.

    The current "second brother-inw".

    No, it was Mr. Yang who deserved her attention!

    Just now, her mother Wang Hong''e had again brainwashed her, stressing that she must seize the opportunity because ordinary people did not have the chance to meet such wealthy tycoons.

    Leaving aside the identity of the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, just the owner of Haojue Club was someone beyond the reach ofmon folk.

    Wang Hong''e had specifically looked up Haojue Club online and found out that it boasted an investment of three hundred million!

    In short, it was extremelyvish!

    "Elder Sister''s Husband, Yan Yan, you guys have fun."

    "I have something to discuss with Xueru..."

    Yang Hao didn''t n to get tangled up with the two and got up to find Wang Xueru, who was sitting on the other side.

    As Yang Hao, the third wheel, walked away, Sun Jixing was overjoyed: "Yan Yan, let''s y!"

    "Right, I know a top executive at Fangneng Group, very well-acquainted. If you can''t get into Jiangcheng Newspaper, I''ll help you contact Fangneng Group..."

    Sun Jixing could likely guess Fang Yan''s thoughts, so he threw out another hook.

    Fang Yan initially did not really want to engage with Sun Jixing, but upon hearing what he said, she didn''t make her disinterest too obvious. Regardless of whether it was true or false, after all, it was another option for her.

    So, she started ying dice with the Elder Sister''s Husband.

    On the other side, Wang Xueru was chatting about private matters with her elder sister Wang Jingru, mainly ying the role of listener while her sister vented about Sun Jixing''s affair.

    Seeing Yang Hao approach, Wang Jingru stopped her tirade and subconsciously reached up to tidy some of her messy hair.

    She didn''t know why, but she found herself peculiarly fond of this brother-inw, as if he was constantly shining.

    "Sister, Yang is not an outsider."

    "From my experience, infidelity in marriage urs either never or countless times."

    "So, you need to ask yourself if you can truly tolerate it," Wang Xueru said with a frown.

    Wang Jingru nced at Yang Hao who had silently sat down next to her sister, then whispered, "I just can''t bear to part with Chenchen."

    "I understand."

    Wang Xueru nodded her head; she had chosen to forgive Shen Mingshan in the past because she had her daughter Nuonuo.

    So, such matters were not something one could give advice onˇŞeach person''s choices differed.

    Some couldpromise for the sake of their children, while others chose to separate. No matter the decision, it had its reasoning, and it all depended on personal views.

    Therefore, Wang Xueru would not offer her sister a definite suggestion about this situation. Decisions like this had to be made by the person involved; otherwise, if they regretted itter or ended up unhappy, they would me the one who gave the advice.

    "If I divorce, I don''t want to stay in Capital City. It''s very likely I''ll return to Jiangcheng, back to my parents."

    "But the job opportunities in Jiangcheng are not as good as in Capital City, and I don''t know if I could find suitable work."

    Wang Jingru sighed but her gaze involuntarily swept over Yang Hao, as if she was expecting something from him.

    "What kind of work do you do, Elder Sister Jingru?"

    Even though Wang Jingru was younger than him, she was still his "Aunt," so Yang Hao addressed her respectfully.

    "I''m with Universal Film Entertainment China Headquarters, responsible for film distribution,"

    Wang Jingru responded truthfully.

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh: "What a coincidence, I happen to have a mediapany. If Elder Sister Jingru reallyes back to Jiangcheng, you coulde over to help out."

 Chapter 268: 237, Give Him a Green Hat (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

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    "Are you talking about Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    Yang Hao mentioned a mediapany, and Wang Jingru thought he was referring to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    "To be precise, it is a film and television mediapany. Its main business right now is movie and television program production and distribution,"

    Yang Hao exined.

    "You have a film and televisionpany, too?"

    Wang Jingru was outright stunned. Having worked in the film industry for more than a decade, she knew very well how much it cost to operate, and it was not something the average person could afford to do.

    "Do you know about Tianmei Media?" Yang Hao casually asked.

    "You''re the new owner of Tianmei Media??"

    Wang Jingru''s mouth dropped open in shock, her eyes widening. The biggest news in the entertainment industry these past few days had been Tianmei Media changing hands.

    The Chen Brothers had sold their entire 80% stake to a mysterious tycoon!

    Industry insiders were all still guessing who this mysterious magnate was, and yet, Wang Jingru was meeting the person himself right here.

    What''s more astonishing was that this mysterious tycoon was her "brother-inw"!

    "Did the change of ownership at Tianmei make it to Capital City?" Yang Hao asked with curiosity.

    "Not just Capital City, it has spread throughout the entire circle."

    Wang Jingru replied, and couldn''t help sizing up Yang Hao againˇŞhis aura seemed even more impressive now.

    Although Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had official backing, even with its recent social media fame, its market value was barely at the one-billion mark.

    But Tianmei Media''s market value was around seventy to eighty billion, and at its peak, it even broke a hundred billion!

    Plus, the influence of the two was not on the same level; prior to social media, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s influence was really limited to the Jiangcheng area, but Tianmei Media is a well-knownrgepany nationwide with many popr film and television productions and a high status in the entertainment circle.

    Wang Xueru had only just found out that her man also owned a film and televisionpany, and from her sister''s tone, it seemed to be a veryrge one at that. Right now, besides shock, all she felt was relief.

    Finding such an excellent man by chance, although initially she hadn''t been after money, there''s no one who doesn''t like money.

    Because of Yang Hao''s presence, she had achieved financial independence and didn''t need to run around for a living, even with a child in tow; she could just do whatever she wanted every day.

    And right now, Wang Xueru''s biggest wish was to take advantage of her youth and have a child for Yang, which would make her lifeplete.

    As for status, she did not dare to think about it, nor did she careˇŞbeing divorced, whether or not she was married really didn''t matter to her.

    "If Ie back to Jiangcheng, can I really work at Tianmei?"

    Wang Jingru looked at Yang Hao and asked seriously, her cheeks were flushed from the alcohol she had drunk.

    "Of course!"

    "You know I''ve just acquired Tianmei, and I need my own people,"

    Yang Hao nodded solemnly.

    However, the words "my own people" struck a chord in this beautiful, mature woman''s somewhat empty heart.

    He considers me one of his own!

    Even if it was for the sake of his sister-inw.

    But still, the term "my own people" always sounds warm. Her gaze subconsciously nced at her husband, Sun Jixing, who wasughing and ying dice with her younger sister, Fang Yan, with a somewhat mischievous look in his eyes.

    He wouldn''t go after rtives, would he?

    Wang Jingru unconsciously furrowed her brows.

    "Sis, if youe back to Jiangcheng, it''s ok for you to open a coffee shop with me,"

    Her younger sister Wang Xueru brought Wang Jingru''s thoughts back.

    ```

    "Hmm, if that day reallyes, I will consider it..." At that moment, Wang Jingru certainly hadn''t made up her mind.

    p!

    As the sisters were talking, a crisp sound of a p suddenly resonated from nearby.

    Then they saw Fang Yan stand up from the sofa, pointing at Sun Jixing and scolding, "Why did you touch my thigh?"

    "Are you sick?!"

    Fang Yan red at him with cold eyes, her ample chest heaving intensely due to her anger.

    Originally, someone in the room was singing, so not everyone heard Fang Yan''s scolding, only those who were rtively close did.

    Among them was Wang Hong''e. Upon hearing that her daughter was aggrieved, she immediately paused the music in the room.

    "Hong''e, what are you doing?"

    Fang Lelin, who was in high spirits singing, looked at his wife with a puzzled face.

    "What am I doing?"

    "Your daughter is being bullied!"

    Wang Hong''e red fiercely at Fang Lelin, then turned to Sun Jixing and berated, "Jixing, you''re her brother-inw after all, how could you do something like this!"

    "Taking advantage of your own sister-inw, right?!"

    "This..."

    "I didn''t!"

    Sun Jixing quickly denied it, but his eyes were constantly dodging, clearly showing his guilt.

    Fang Yan was wearing a short one-piece dress today, and sitting on the sofa, most of her long, white legs were exposed and rather eye-catching.

    Moreover, Sun Jixing had drunk quite a bit, and was already slightly intoxicated. The more he looked at those legs, the more itchy his heart became, and he couldn''t resist touching them, saying, "Yanyan, just leave your job matters to your brother-inw!"

    He thought that by using a job as a bargaining chip, the inexperienced Fang Yan would not make a fuss. Unexpectedly, her reaction was so fierce.

    She directly pped him, and it was a forceful one; his cheek still stung.

    "What happened?"

    Wang Changda, who was still holding a microphone, hurried over.

    "Elder Brother, deal with your son-inw; he''s utterly shameless!"

    "He even dared to bully our Yanyan!"

    Wang Hong''e said indignantly.

    Upon hearing this, Wang Changda instantly frowned. He nced at his son-inw Sun Jixing and then at Fang Yan, asking, "Yanyan, tell me what happened."

    "Elder Sister''s Husband and I were ying dice, and he suddenly said he''d take care of my job matters, then he reached out and touched my thigh..."

    Fang Yan bit her lip, and whether she was acting or genuinely in distress, tears even began to well up in her eyes.

    "Dad, I didn''t touch her on purpose!"

    "Yanyan is Jingru''s sister, how could I intentionally take advantage of her!"

    Sun Jixing quickly made excuses; this was something he could never admit to.

    Luckily, the lighting in the room was dim, everyone was talking, and there probably weren''t any witnesses.

    "You clearly did it on purpose!"

    "Disgusting!"

    Fang Yan cursed furiously.

    "Yanyan, you misunderstood, I really didn''t do it on purpose," he said.

    "And you were drinking, so there might have been a perceptual mistake..." Sun Jixing continued to make excuses for himself.

    "I didn''t drink that much, I can still tell if it was intentional!"

    Fang Yan turned her head again towards Wang Jingru, "Elder Sister, are you going to do something about this or not!"

    Her own husband had done something like this, and all Wang Jingru wanted to do now was to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, knowing the kind of person her husband was, it was highly likely that what Fang Yan said was true.

    But right now, she didn''t know what to say either, it was too embarrassing!

    "Dad, Jingru, Yanyan, I really didn''t do it on purpose."

    "I swear on my integrity!!"

    Sun Jixing raised his left hand and made an oath-like gesture.

    "Okay, I believe you!"

    Wang Changda waved his hand and then said with a stern face, "Let''s call it a day, everyone''s had too much to drink."

    "Yeah, everyone should go back and rest early, it''s gettingte!"

    Yang Hao echoed the sentiment, knowing the old man''s intentions well. As they say, family scandals should not be aired in public, and this situation was not suitable to be delved into further, especially since Wang Changda''s friends and colleagues were present; continuing the argument would only lead to the Wang Family''s loss of face.

    "Elder Brother..."

    Wang Hong''e was the type who could argue a point even when in the wrong, let alone now that she had the reason to do so, she didn''t want to let it go just yet.

    Just as she started to speak, Wang Changda interrupted her, "We''ll talk about it tomorrow, let it be for today!"

    Actually, everyone had enjoyed themselves quite a lot at the gathering, it was just that the way things had ended had put Wang Changda in a sour mood.

    After getting onto the business van arranged by Huang Qing, Wang Changda couldn''t help but point at Sun Jixing and scold, "You''ve made me lose all face!"

    "Fang Yan is Jingru''s younger sister, and over a decade younger than you, how could you even bring yourself to make a move!!"

    "Dad, I really didn''t mean to do it."

    Sun Jixing defended himself again, but his defense was weak and ineffective.

    "Whether it was intentional or not, you know best in your heart."

    "Don''t exin it to me, exin it to Jingru!"

    Having said that, Wang Changda leaned back to rest with his eyes closed.

    At this moment, Wang Jingru wasn''t in the van. She normally lived at her parents'' house, but after the incident, she had made the excuse of wanting to chat with her sister and got directly into the van that was taking Wang Xueru.

    Binjiang Left Bank.

    The house that Wang Xueru had just bought a few days ago, at Yang Hao''s urging.

    This beautiful young woman had a simple thought process; the house was close to Star Cloud Bay, however, she wasn''t aware that Li Manni was also living in the sameplex.

    But the apartment Li Manni lived in was a 428 square meters one, while the one Wang Xueru bought was 286 square meters.

    Right now, she was leading her third uncle''s family as well as her elder sister, Wang Jingru, into thisrge t that was 286 square meters.

    Uncle Wang Changsheng and Aunt Liu Zhaoxia only knew that their daughter had always been living with their niece, Wang Xueru, but they couldn''t have imagined that it was such a luxurious mansion.

    "This house is too extravagant!"

    "Xueru, how much did this house cost you?"

    Aunt Liu Zhaoxia asked curiously, while expressing her amazement.

    "Over fifteen million."

    "But I don''t have that much money, the house was bought for me by Brother Yang."

    Wang Xueru answered truthfully.

    "Ah?"

    "Fifteen million???"

    Wang Changsheng and Liu Zhaoxia nced at each other, both visibly shocked.

    Not only were the two people from a small city shocked, but even Wang Jingru who hade back from Capital City was stunned.

    She truly hadn''t expected her sister to have moved into such a mansion in just a few months.

    What made it all the more significant was that the house was a gift from her "Brother-inw".

    "Is the property deed in your name?"

    Wang Jingru found the matter too incredible and had to ask a critical question.

    "Mhm."

    "Brother Yang has never been one to fuss over whose name is on the property, and the car he gave Dad today is also in my name."

    Wang Xueru gloated in her reply.

    Though they were sisters, there was inevitably someparison in their minds. When she had gotten divorced, her elder sister had seemed to have a happy family, and she always felt somewhat inferior.

    But now the tables had turned. Inparison, it seemed she was living much better than her elder sister, without the mess of a marriage and free from care.

    "Mr. Yang really is very generous."

    "Xueru, how did you both meet?"

    Wang Jingru asked curiously again.

    "Uh, that..."

    Wang Xueruughed awkwardly, "It was quite a fortuitous chance meeting."

    She couldn''t exactly tell her sister that it was she who had seduced him, initially aiming to get back at her ex-husband by calling him over to fix the kitchen hood.

    As a result, it unexpectedly led to a marriage that would change her life.

    The scenario from the countless women''s fantasies, "Domineering CEO''s Love for the Divorcee," had be a reality for her!

    "You met after the divorce, right?" Wang Jingru asked in a lower voice.

    "Yeah, I''m not the kind of person to cheat during marriage."

    Wang Xueru nodded her head, strictly speaking, she wasn''t divorced when she met Yang Hao, but her marriage was already over in all but name.

    "Xueru, you''re really lucky."

    "It seems Mr. Yang is a very nice person!" Wang Jingru said with evident envy and then whispered, "Xueru, I suddenly have the urge to get back at Sun Jixing. I don''t know if it''s right to feel this way, but I am really angry!"

    "If it were just cheating, I could live with it, but he didn''t even spare Yanyan. I can''t tolerate it anymore, I''ll divorce him once I''m back in Capital City!"

    "But before the divorce, I want to give him a taste of his own medicine and serve him a taste of betrayal, let him wear a green hat!!"

    After hearing her sister''s words, Wang Xueru was momentarily startled, thinking to herself: We really are sisters, our thoughts are so alike!

    "Sister, you already have someone in mind, right?"

    Wang Xueru asked with a smile.

    "Not yet."

    Wang Jingru shook her head, but upon hearing the question, the image of the tall and handsome "Brother-inw" involuntarily came to mind.

    He was her sister''s boyfriend, and she couldn''t stoop to Sun Jixing''s level ofcking any bottom line!

    Seeing her thoughts drifting, Wang Jingru quickly cautioned herself internally and forcefully dispelled the image.

 Chapter 269: 238, Want to touch it? (Seeking monthly votes)

    At the same time.

    Yang Hao was tasting wine at Natasha''s recently rented house.

    For the past few days, the foreign monster had been inviting him over, but Yang Hao was quite busy and only managed to make it today.

    Actually, hanging out with thisbat nationality girl was quitefortable, mainly because she was well-rounded, knew her way around, and had quite a variety of skills to show off.

    At that moment, thebat nationality girl slowly poured a ss of red wine over her chest, and then the dark red liquid began to flow down the curves...

    "Dear, taste the vor of this wine," Natasha said with a chuckle.

    "Hmm, sure~"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, then he began to drink the foreign milky wine...

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for defeating the wild monster Natasha.

    288,888 yuan in cash exploded out!

    Attribute Points*1!

    After a long while.

    The System''s voice rang out.

    Yang Hao directly added the extra earned Attribute Points to his Combat Power.

    His Combat Power also reached 83 points!

    Although he had no chance to practice it, Yang Hao estimated that with 83 points in Combat Power, it would be tough to find an opponent in real life.

    "Dear, you are so amazing!"

    Natasha wiped the white liquid from the corner of her mouth with her finger, her sapphire blue eyes narrowing into slits, her gaze hazy.

    Thisbat nationality girl was thoroughly conquered. Initially, she flirted with Yang Hao mainly for economic reasons, but she didn''t expect an unexpected harvest. Not only could he satisfy her material needs, but he could also fulfill her physiological ones!

    Two birds with one stone!

    Ding!

    A random mission has been triggered: [Natasha''s Wish]

    Natasha really hopes her family coulde to Hua Country to see it for themselves, but the cost is too high, and she can''t afford it.

    Mission content: Invite Natasha''s rtives to Hua Country for a sightseeing trip to show foreign friends the real Hua Country.

    Mission reward: One Intermediate Industry Card, and double cashback on hospitality expenses.

    As Yang Hao was pondering thebat capabilities of his 83 points in Combat Power, the System''s voice once again sounded.

    There was a certain chance of triggering a mission from wild monsters.

    And now the mission had arrived!!

    And with such a generous reward!

    It was an Intermediate Industry Card!

    You should know that Yang Hao''s biggest current asset, "Tianmei Media," was obtained with an Intermediate Industry Card.

    "Natasha, how long has it been since you went back home?" Yang Hao asked.

    "It must be almost a year now," Natasha said after thinking for a moment.

    "Do you miss your family?"

    "Of course!"

    Licking the liquid from the corner of her mouth cleanly, Natasha said sentimentally, "I suppose anyone living in a foreignnd would miss home."

    "Have your family members been to Hua Country before?" Yang Hao continued to ask.

    "No."

    Natasha shook her head, "Before, they always thought Hua Country was still backward. It wasn''t until I came here and often sent them some videos of this ce that their impression of Hua Country started to change."

    "But still, there are many things they don''t quite believe."

    Natasha shrugged her shoulders again, "Dear, you might not know this, but the Western media has always demonized Hua Country, and there are almost no positive reports."

    "I know," Yang Hao nodded with a smile.

    Actually, the situation in the West is pretty much like that in Wan City. They all report the negative stuff so that many people actually believe we can''t even afford tea eggs and pickled mustard greens!

    This is what you call an information barrier, and it exists everywhere.

    There''s a saying that fits well: In fact, everyone lives in a huge Truman World!

    The older you get, the more you realize how true this is.

    Everything seems to have been arranged for you, what job to take on, whom to meet, and what kind of wife to marryˇ­

    When you''re young, you never believe in fate. You think heaven is number one, and you''re number two!

    The sea is wide for fish to leap, the sky is high for birds to fly!

    I will surely build a great empire one day!

    But as you get older, you realize how naive those thoughts were.

    Once bold statements and spirited attitudes have long been worn away by the trivialities of life!

    You can only sigh and say: Everything is preordained, and no one can escape their fate!

    "Invite your family to Hua Country for a visit, and I will cover all expenses," Yang Hao said to Natasha with a smile.

    "Really??"

    Natasha, who was originally slumped over the dining table, sat straight up, looking excitedly at Yang Hao.

    "Of course, it''s true!"

    "You miss your rtives, right? Let them alle over, and also let them see the real Hua Country for themselves!"

    Yang Hao said, and immediately took out his phone and transferred one million to Natasha: "This is the travel expense for inviting your family to Hua Country!"

    "Of course, it''s not just this much. If it''s not enough, I will transfer more to you."

    After looking at the bank card bnce, Natasha excitedly hugged Yang Hao, "Dear, you''re so great; this money is more than enough!"

    "I''ll send them an invitation tomorrow."

    Natasha was genuinely excited; she had long spoken to her family about visiting Hua Country.

    After all, seeing is believing, but bringing the whole family to Hua Country is indeed a significant expense, one her family simply couldn''t afford.

    "By the way, how many family members do you have?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Besides my parents, I have a brother, a younger brother, and a sister," Natasha replied.

    "My brother is married, so there''s also my sister-inw and my nephew..."

    "There will be a total of seven people."

    "Right, my brother seems to have gotten a girlfriend, so if we count her, that would be eight."

    Natasha reported truthfully.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Actually, if your friends and family want toe, you can invite them all, and I''ll cover all the expenses."

    With the System''s double cashback guarantee, the number of people didn''t matter.

    Plus, Yang Hao was quite curious to see the looks on those foreigners'' faces since they hadn''t seen much of the world.

    "Ah?"

    "Any number of people cane?" Natasha was stunned, not expecting her sugar daddy to be so generous.

    "Being alone in Huaxia must be quite boring for you, so it''s good for your rtives and friends to visit you. It will also let them know that you''re actually having a good time in Hua Country."

    Yang Hao put on an appearance of beingpletely considerate of Natasha''s situation.

    The Combat Nationality girl was indeed deeply touched, hugged Yang Hao''s neck, and kissed him several times before continuing downward, disying her remarkable oral skills!

    Yang Hao did not stay the night at Natasha''s ce, opting instead to return to Star Cloud Bay in thete hours of the night.

    When he got home, he tried to be as stealthy as possible, but the nanny still heard him.

    "Master, may I help you take a bath?"

    The nanny, dressed in a strapped nightgown and barefoot, walked into Yang Hao''s room and pulled on his hand while gently shaking it and acting coquettishly.

    In her mind, she scoffed silently: Hmph, even if you mess around outside, you can''t escape Mrs. Jiang''s lessons once you''re home~!

    Yang Hao was unaware of the nanny''s thoughts, otherwise, he would surely have teased: Kindergarten teachers really aren''t that formal!

    "Mr. Yang,e on~"

    The nanny deliberately pulled down her shoulder strap a bit.

    It was a strategic move showing off one sexy shoulder!

    In the end, Yang Hao was still dragged away by the nanny for a catch-up session.

    Fortunately, he had his Indestructible Kidney; otherwise, a donkey from the production team wouldn''t be able to withstand such treatment!

    The next day.

    After dropping Xixi and the nanny off at the kindergarten, Yang Hao went to the residential area where Miss Color, Huang Qing, lived.

    Today, Miss Color''s style of dress was different from before, with a small suit jacket over a ck shirt and ying the disappearing lower half, revealing her plump and inviting legs that made one itch to pinch them.

    Yang Hao nced at Miss Color, who was "dressed to kill," and couldn''t help but think of what she said yesterday.

    Selling herself!!

    Whether it was her figure or her looks, Miss Color was on the same level as Yibao and Meng, with a high probability of being converted into an NPC.

    But it wasn''t certain, given Huang Qing''s background and possibly more varied experiences.

    And having too many experiences could lead to deductions, so it was uncertain whether she could be converted into an NPC!

    After Huang Qing got into the passenger seat and casually fastened her seatbelt, the belt pressed between her peaks, making them appear even more majestic, which made Yang Hao want to drink milk.

    Preferably Telunsu!

    "Want to touch?"

    Miss Color, perceptive to Yang Hao''s gaze, was straightforward as she looked at him and asked.

    "Uh?"

    This direct pitch caught Yang Hao off guard, but being an honest man, he subconsciously nodded, "If I say I don''t want to, it seems a bit fake."

    "I guess no man wouldn''t want to..."

    Huang Qing nodded, "Hao, you are honest."

    After speaking, she grabbed Yang Hao''s right hand and ced it on that soft spot.

    Although her movements were smooth and seemingly carefree, through the thin fabric, Yang Hao could feel her heart racing, as if she were very nervous.

    "I saidst night, from now on, I belong to you!"

    Huang Qing said with her eyes closed.

    She braced herself for theing storm.

    But the next step she anticipated didn''teˇŞinstead, the car started moving.

    Huang Qing opened her eyes, looking at Yang Hao with confusion. In her mind, this lecherous boss, even if not bold enough to do anything at the entrance of the neighborhood, would likely take some liberties.

    But he did not.

    "I also saidst night, I don''t like to take advantage of people when they''re down."

    At this moment, Yang Hao spoke indifferently.

    Huang Qing nced down at her chest where hisrge hand remained and thought to herself: Wouldn''t it be better if you removed your hand while saying that?

    Whereas Yang Hao thought, you were the one who put my hand there.

    He couldn''t do anything against a woman''s will; that would be illegal!

    Yang Hao was aw-abiding citizen.

    Huang Qing lived in "Guanjiang No.1," a famous vi district in Jiangcheng.

    With Huang Qing''s facial recognition, the two entered the district smoothly and drove to vi number 19 under her guidance.

    No sooner had the car pulled into the courtyard than several people came out of the vi.

    "Whoa, your family is quite weing."

    Yang Hao thought the peopleing out were there to greet him, and he even made a joke with Huang Qing, who was sitting in the passenger seat, after parking the car.

    However, Huang Qing looked rather upset, as the weing party included not just her parents but also Zhao Jinlong and his father, Zhao Yueshan.

    The appearance of the Zhao father and son at her home was definitely for marriage discussion.

    Yet, she had already told her father she would bring Yang Hao home today; she did not understand why the Zhao father and son were still there.

    "Hao, there''s been a change in ns."

    "See that squat guy? He''s the heir of the Zhao Corporation, and that slightly taller old man next to him is his father, the current director of the Zhao Corporation..."

    Before getting out of the car, Huang Qing quickly briefed Yang Hao on the Zhao father and son.

    "Got it,"

    Yang Hao responded and then got out of the car.

    "Mr. Yang, wee to our humble home."

    Huang Dazhong came up with a wide smile, knowing Yang Hao was a potential gold mine; naturally, he was very polite.

    "Mr. Huang, sorry for the intrusion,"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, then exchanged pleasantries with Huang Dazhong.

    "Mr. Yang, this is Director Zhao, Zhao Yueshan of the Zhao Corporation, and this is his only son, Zhao Jinlong..."

    Huang Dazhong introduced both sides.

    Zhao Yueshan was quite enthusiastic, his chubby face stered with smiles, betraying no hint of his inner thoughts.

    But the jealously seething Zhao Jinlong, as sharp as a gas tank, couldn''t hide his feelings. With a sneer and an arrogant look, he eyed Yang Hao, who had returned with the woman he loved: his brows twisted into knots, and he clenched his teeth with envy!

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    Yang Hao followed Huang Dazhong into the house.

    Everyone took their seats around the tea table, where Huang Qing''s mother, Luo Yunfang, personally prepared the tea.

    "Mr. Huang, Director Zhao is a good friend of mine, and he came today to discuss some private matters," said Mr. Yang.

    "Director Zhao is also aware of mypany''s situation, so there''s no need for secrecy."

    Huang Dazhong exined the presence of Zhao Yueshan and his son, but in reality, this wily old businessman simply wanted to create a situation where both parties could keep each other in check.

    While the Zhao family had the pretext of discussing a marriage arrangement, it was essentially a form of business cooperation, and Zhao Yueshan had already made an offer.

    He offered to invest one hundred million but wanted 70% of the shares in Dazhong Commerce and Trade, although he would only share in the profits and not get involved in management.

    However, paying one hundred million for 70% of Dazhong Commerce and Trade was simply robbery in the midst of a fire!

    Nheless, if no other funds were willing to be invested, Huang Dazhong would have no choice but to agree, because without that one hundred million, he would go bankrupt, and the assets of Dazhong Commerce and Trade would be sold off cheaply, not even worth one hundred million.

    If he epted Zhao Yueshan''s terms, at least thepany would be saved, meaning the majority of future profits would go to Zhao Yueshan.

    Therefore, Huang Dazhong wanted this Mr. Yang that his daughter had brought along to y a role in driving up the price, hoping to lower Zhao Yueshan''s offer of 70% of the shares to 50%, a number he could ept.

    In Huang Dazhong''s view, Yang Hao, the new owner of the Haojue Club, might not be able toe up with one hundred million in cash.

    He needed money to repay loans and debts to suppliers; if he could get through this wave, thepany could operate normally. Moreover, he had already negotiated with several clients from the Combat Nationality, and as long as the money came through and trade began, thepany could gradually recover.

    For well-known reasons, our trade volume with the Combat Nationality had surged in the past two years, and manypanies involved in foreign trade were reaping substantial profits. If Huang Dazhong could ovee the current difficulties, he would also be able to enjoy this wave of benefits.

    For Yang Hao, the presence of Zhao Father and Son was naturally irrelevant; after all, he was here toplete a task.

    By investing in Dazhong Commerce and Trade and helping thepany through its difficulties,

    Yang Hao would receive a reward of "double cashback on the investment amount plus a Skill Card."

    This was a premium Spending Gold Coins task, and he needed to seize it.

    "Mr. Huang, I heard from Qing that Dazhong Commerce and Trade has encountered some difficulties and needs financial support. How much is needed?" asked Yang Hao directly without beating around the bush.

    "It looks like Mr. Yang is a straightforward person," said Huang Dazhong.

    Huang Dazhong, who had been involved in the underworld in his early years, was also known for his forthright nature. He appreciated Yang Hao''s directness and immediately replied, "Thepany needs one hundred million!"

    "If Mr. Yang is willing to invest, we can offer 40% of thepany''s shares at a discount."

    Seeing Yang Hao as a bargaining chip, Huang Dazhong directly offered a 40% share ratio, while simultaneously ncing at Zhao Yueshan out of the corner of his eye.

    Thetter was calmly drinking tea, as if he hadn''t heard Huang Dazhong''s words at all.

    He, too, was a seasoned yer in the business world and could easily guess Huang Dazhong''s thoughts. He even thought that Yang Hao was an actor brought in by Huang Dazhong just to drive up the price.

    Therefore, Zhao Yueshan remained very calm, with a faint smile on his plump face, and even quietly remarked that the tea was good.

    His son, Zhao Jinlong, looked on with a grimace, his gaze shifting back and forth between Yang Hao and the woman he loved, trying to figure out what their rtionship was.

    However, his eyes lingered more on Huang Qing, as she was dressed too provocatively that day, causing Zhao Jinlong to swallow his saliva silently several times.

    "Is one hundred million enough?"

    Against everyone''s expectations, Yang Hao did not discuss the share distribution but asked such a question.

    Huang Dazhong looked at Yang Hao with a doubtful expression. One hundred million was indeed a bit of a stretch, but it was barely enough to weather the crisis. However, if he could get an additional twenty or thirty million, that would be even better.

    "Does Mr. Yang mean to invest more?" Huang Dazhong asked tentatively.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and directly expressed his thoughts, "I''ll invest one hundred and fifty million for a 60% stake!"

    Yang Hao currently had about one hundred and eighty million in liquid funds avable. The System''s cashback was based on the investment amount, so he wanted to invest more.

    Since the task was to invest and help Dazhong Commerce and Trade through its difficulties, and not knowing when the System''s cashback would arrive, Yang Hao decided to keep thirty million on hand for emergencies.

    Then, he would cheerfully await three hundred million in cashback.

    As soon as he stated his offer, everyone present was shocked.

    Huang Dazhong looked at Yang Hao in amazement, thinking he had misheard. An investment of one hundred and fifty million for a 60% stake was quite fair, almost close to Dazhong Commerce and Trade''s normal valuation.

    This price was beyond what he had dared to even dream of because, after all, he would have had to ept Zhao Yueshan''s terms of one hundred million for 70% of the shares!

    For Huang Dazhong, this happiness hade too suddenly!

    Zhao Yueshan, who had been calmly drinking tea, was also stunned. He ced his teacup on the tea table and looked at Yang Hao seriously...

    Had Huang Dazhong overacted with this hired actor?

    Zhao Yueshan always thought that Yang Hao was a shill Huang Dazhong had brought in, but the starting bid was a bit outrageous.

    If he had said one hundred million for 50% of the shares, Zhao Yueshan would have found it more reasonable.

    An offer of one hundred and fifty million for 60% of the shares seemed over the top!

    Too exaggerated!!

    Huang Qing too was astonishingly looking at Yang Hao, whose help she had secured although he hadn''t promised to assist, merely stating a desire to speak with her father.

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    As it turned out, they were now offering such generous terms!

    With 150 million invested, Dazhong Commerce and Trade could immediatelye back to life.

    "150 million for just 60% of the shares, have you gotten your brain squeezed by a door?"

    At this moment, Mr. Gas Canister couldn''t hold it in any longer and sarcastically sneered.

    If Huang Dazhong agreed, his dream of marrying his goddess would surely vanish into thin air, and Zhao Jinlong naturally would not ept that.

    Yang Hao nced at Zhao Jinlong and then asked Huang Dazhong, "Mr. Huang, can this ''Mr. Gas'' make the decisions here?"

    "Mr. Gas is?"

    The uprehending Huang Dazhong wore a look of confusion.

    Zhao Jinlong hadn''t caught on either. He looked around, equally mystified, wondering where this "Mr. Gas" came from?

    Zhao Yueshan, on the other hand, reacted immediately, as people often sneered behind his back, saying his son was like a gas canistere to life.

    For this reason, he had repeatedly urged his son to lose weight, but the good-for-nothing boy simplycked the willpower.

    So, when Yang Hao mentioned "Mr. Gas," he knew it was a jab at his own son!

    And the silly son himself didn''t even catch on.

    A littleter, as Huang Dazhong''s brain began to catch up, he quickly shook his head: "Jinlong is just a friend of the Huang Family; he naturally can''t make decisions for our family."

    "Then please shut up, ''Mr. Gas''!"

    Yang Hao chuckled and shrugged his shoulders lightly.

    "Mr. Gas is me?"

    "You f*cking mocking me!!"

    Zhao Jinlong finally figured it out and stood up with a whoosh, pointing his chubby little finger at Yang Hao, his small eyes bulging circrly.

    "Jinlong, sit down!!"

    Zhao Yueshan''s face tightened as he red at his son.

    "Dad, you listen to what he''s saying. Is that how a person talks?!" Zhao Jinlong protested indignantly.

    Yang Hao then gave Mr. Gas Canister a dismissive nce: "I was talking to Mr. Huang, wasn''t it you who interrupted first??"

    "You motherfu..."

    Zhao Jinlong had been annoyed with Yang Hao for a while and was about to curse when he got smacked on the head by his old man, Zhao Yueshan: "Sit down, we''re in Mr. Huang''s home, show some respect!"

    "Err....."

    Zhao Jinlong was pretty scared of his own father. Seeing Zhao Yueshan''s stern face, he bit his lip and took a seat again, but his small eyes were still ring coldly at Yang Hao.

    "Mr. Huang, Mr. Yang, please continue."

    "Jinlong has been rude. I apologize on his behalf."

    Zhao Yueshan smiled and made a polite gesture with his hands, though inwardly he murmured critically: I want to see how long you two can keep this act up.

    Having said that, he rxed back into his seat and leisurely picked up his tea again.

    "Mr. Yang, do you have any additional conditions?"

    Huang Dazhong felt that Yang Hao must have some additional conditions; otherwise, why would he offer such favorable terms?

    "Indeed, there is one additional condition."

    Yang Hao nodded with a smile.

    "Mr. Yang, please speak."

    Huang Dazhong revealed an expression as if he expected just this.

    Yang Hao looked over at Huang Qing and said indifferently, "I hope Mr. Huang will not interfere with Qing''s marriage matters from now on."

    "Eh?"

    "Just that??"

    Huang Dazhong first was taken aback, then his face showed utter disbelief.

    With 150 million in investment, thepany would ovee the crisis; naturally, there was no need to maintain the marriage alliance with the Zhao Family, nor to insist on his daughter''s engagement to Zhao Jinlong!

    Therefore, this condition didn''t hold much actual significance.

    But upon hearing this, Zhao Jinlong exploded again, standing up once more: "What the f*ck gives you the right to dictate Qing''s marriage?!"

    "Qing is to be engaged to me!!"

    The tea table stood 80 centimeters tall, adorned with various tea sets and ornaments. The total height, all in all, was over a meter, resulting in Zhao Jinlong, upon standing up, not appearing much taller than the tea table, giving Yang Hao a visual reminiscent of aically short character, quite amusing.

    But Yang Hao still couldn''t be bothered with Mr. Gas Canister. He looked back at Huang Dazhong and inquired, "Qing is to get engaged to him?"

    "Nothing of the sort!"

    "Director Zhao and I were merely discussing a coboration,"

    Huang Dazhong hurriedly denied, then asked with a face full of expectation, "Mr. Yang, besides the condition you just mentioned, there are no other conditions?"

    "None!"

    Yang Hao shook his head, "However, the condition I just mentioned must be included in the contract."

    "No problem!"

    Huang Dazhong nodded with a beaming smile, saying, "Actually, I had no intention of interfering with Qing''s marriage matters!"

    "It''s best if she decides on her own matters."

    At this point, the old fox like Huang Dazhong certainly could see the rtionship between his daughter and this Mr. Yang. The man had been generous and almost offered a market price, in effect bing a great benefactor to the Huang Family.

    So, why would he lend a hand?

    If not for his daughter''s sake!

    Huang Dazhong''s impression of the younger Yang Hao was ten thousand times better than that of Zhao Jinlong.

    If his daughter was with him, Huang Dazhong had no objections.

    "That''s good!"

    "To a pleasurable cooperation, I raise a tea in lieu of wine to Mr. Huang,"

    Yang Hao cheerfully lifted the teacup in front of him.

    "No need for tea in ce of wine, it''s almost dinner time at home, let''s have a few drinkster!"

    Huang Dazhong clinked his teacup with Yang Hao''s, all smiles as he spoke.

    "Dad, say something!"

    Seeing that the two had reached an agreement so easily, Zhao Jinlong couldn''t sit still; he quickly nudged his father sitting beside him.

    Zhao Yueshan gave his foolish son a contemptuous nce, and sure enough, he opened his mouth, "Congrattions, Mr. Huang!"

    "Here''s to wishing both of you sess in your cooperation and to Dazhong Commerce and Trade reaching new heights!"

    With that, he too raised the teacup in front of him.

    Upon hearing this, Zhao Jinlong nearly choked with exasperation. His mouth twitched violently, and he looked at his father with a puzzled expression, wanting to say more, but his father stopped him with a wave of his hand.

    Zhao Yueshan always doubted that this was a genuine deal. A coborative project worth 150 million, just agreed upon so easily?

    What kind of international joke is this!!

    Moreover, listen to the condition put forward by Mr. Yang: no meddling in Huang Qing''s marital affairs.

    This was tailor-made for the Zhao Father and Son, to be heard by them alone.

    Therefore, Zhao Yueshan wanted to see just how long this charade would go on.

    The fake inevitably could not be real, and the debts of Dazhong Commerce and Tradey there, unable to be dissipated through mere acting.

    "Mr. Huang, since you have important matters to attend to, I shall not disturb you further."

    "Let''s stop here for today. We''ll be in touch~"

    Zhao Yueshan smiled as he got to his feet, thinking to himself: next time youe to me, it won''t be 70% anymore.

    I want 75%!

    That 5% can be the cost of your little performance!

    "Dad, we can''t just leave..."

    Zhao Jinlong naturally didn''t want to leave; he cast another nce at Huang Qing, anxious beyond measure.

    To be so close to winning his beauty, leaving now would mean all his efforts were in vain!

    "Didn''t you see Mr. Huang has important matters to attend to? Ours is a private affair, we''ll talk another time!"

    Zhao Yueshan gave his son a stern look, then nodded slightly to Yang Hao as a farewell and pulled Zhao Jinlong towards the door.

    "Director Zhao, let me see you out."

    The necessary courtesies must not be neglected, Huang Dazhong said, hospitably seeing the Zhao Father and Son out the door.

    Although Zhao Yueshan had the mindset of taking advantage of this cooperation, it''s possible the two parties would have business interactions in the future; there was no need to burn bridges.

    "Dad, are we just leaving like this?"

    "What about my marriage to Qing?"

    After getting into the car, Zhao Jinlong asked with a mournful face.

    "They''re putting on a show,"

    Zhao Yueshan said disdainfully, "Don''t worry, within three days, Huang Dazhong wille to us of his own ord, and he''ll bring his daughter with him!"

    "Then Huang Qing will be yours!"

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    "Really?"

    Hearing what dad said, Zhao Jinlong was immediately overjoyed, his chubby face covered with a wide smile.

    "Of course, it''s true."

    "That Yang is just a yer hired by Huang Dazhong, otherwise, why would he agree to the cooperation so readily?"

    Zhao Yueshan stroked his double chin, looking like a strategist, and then nced at his son disapprovingly before scolding him, "You''re over twenty years old. When encountering issues, can''t you be a bit calmer and hide your feelings better? Ever heard of being shrewd?"

    "Dad, I was just too anxious earlier."

    "I will definitely pay attention to it in the future."

    Zhao Jinlong nodded again and again, and then he began to fantasize about Huang Dazhong bringing Huang Qing to their doorstep, and turned to his father to say, "Dad, if Qinges over in a few days, I want to have her stay the night before signing the cooperation contract!"

    "Look at how little ambition you have!"

    Zhao Yueshan rolled his eyes, but then thinking about Huang Qing''s curvy figure, he was somewhat tempted himself.

    Why don''t I give it a try first?

    Zhao Yueshan kept two young mistresses on the side, both in their twenties, but neither couldpare to Huang Qing in looks or figure!

    After spending over a billion, wouldn''t it be fair for him to have a little fun first?

    Zhao Yueshan quietly calcted in his heart, and he actually didn''t think much of his son, who reminded him of a gas tank, but he was the only heir he had.

    Zhao Jinlong was the only child in the family, and Zhao Yueshan had already set his sights on the third generation, now simply hoping his son would get married soon and start training the next generation.

    In his view, Zhao Jinlong was incapable of taking over his empire, so he could only pin his hopes on his grandson.

    "Dad, I won''t marry anyone else, just Qing!"

    Zhao Jinlong dered solemnly.

    "Got it."

    "Just drive carefully!"

    Zhao Yueshan waved his hand impatiently, then looked through the car window at the Huang family''s vi once more, muttering to himself, "Huang Dazhong, Huang Dazhong, you just never give up until you''re at the end of your rope. You want to y the acting game, do you?"

    "I want to see just how you''re going to keep up this act!"

    Inside the vi.

    After seeing off the Zhao father and son, Huang Dazhong went back to the tea table: "Mr. Yang, when would it be convenient to sign the contract?"

    Without the contract signed, Huang Dazhong''s anxiety wouldn''t subside.

    "Anytime is fine."

    What Huang Dazhong didn''t know was that Yang Hao was even more anxious than him, as signing the contract a day earlier would meanpleting the task a day sooner.

    This time, the cashback amount was three billion! It was the biggest cashback yet, and Yang Hao took it very seriously.

    "Should I have my secretary draft the contract?"

    Seeing Yang Hao''s agreement, Huang Dazhong immediately struck while the iron was hot.

    "No problem!" Yang Hao nodded.

    "Qing, you stay with Mr. Yang for a while, I''m going to make a phone call."

    Huang Dazhong greeted and then took his phone to the study.

    "Hao, with your 1.5 billion investment, you could actually ask for more shares."

    Once dad was gone, Huang Qing spoke in a low voice.

    From her perspective, Yang Hao''s generous and prompt capital injection was naturally because of her, but the favor was too great, potentially taking a lifetime to repay.

    Therefore, herment waspletely from the perspective of Yang Hao''s interests.

    "I had a rough understanding of Dazhong Commerce and Trade''s situation yesterday, this price is reasonable."

    "Besides, I''m here to help, not to take advantage of others in their time of need."

    Yang Hao said while looking into Huang Qing''s eyes.

    Histter statement caught Huang Qing off guard, as Miss Color was someone who valued loyalty and kindness, and Yang Hao''s words had a sort of domineering CEO vibe, yet were also heartwarming.

    "Thank you, Hao," Huang Qing said with a serious expression of gratitude, and then added, "From today on, I''m your person."

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao smiled and waved his hand, "This is just a normal business cooperation, there are no strings attached!"

    "This..."

    Yang Hao''s statement hit Huang Qing''s soft interior, hidden beneath a tough exterior, once again.

    She was the kind of person who would repay kindness a hundredfold.

    You can imagine Miss Color''s emotional state at that moment.

    Just then, the roar of a car engine came from the vi''s courtyard, and a red Ferrari 488 stopped inside.

    Following closely, a young man with shoulder-length hair dyed yellow got out of the car and jogged into the house: "Dad, did we finalize the deal with the Zhao family?"

    The young man with yellow hair called out to the living room as he changed his shoes in the entryway.

    However, he received no response.

    When he entered the living room, he saw Huang Qing and Yang Hao sitting by the tea table.

    "Sis, you''re back."

    This young man with yellow hair was Huang Qing''s younger brother, named Huang Ji. He was born on an auspicious day, and some master directly gave him the name Huang Ji.

    "This is... brother-inw?"

    Huang Ji sized up Yang Hao while asking.

    His question wasn''t surprising, as Yang Hao had unconsciously ced his hand on Huang Qing''s thigh while speaking.

    Huang Ji noticed this detail at a nce, and thought their rtionship was not ordinary.

    "My boss, Hao," Huang Qing introduced sternly.

    "Haojue Club and Red Romantic Foot Bath City both belong to him!"

    To alleviate her family''s financial crisis, Huang Qing sold the Foot Bath City to Yang Hao and devoted herself to working all out after returning to the Haojue Club.

    Therefore, Yang Hao was now a man with ownership in both the club and the foot bath city.

    "Nice to meet you, Hao!"

    The moment Huang Ji heard the other man was his sister''s boss, he hurriedly greeted him, yet his gaze asionally shifted to watch Yang Hao''s hand on his sister''s thigh.

    He thought, even if he''s the boss, this doesn''t seem like any regr boss!

    "Sis, I ran into Zhao Jinlong yesterday, and that guy told me to call him brother-inw!"

    "Are you really going to marry that gas tank??"

    Huang Ji walked over to the tea station and sat down to ask.

    "Absolutely not!"

    Huang Qing denied stoutly.

    "I thought as much!"

    "Even if our family has declined, you wouldn''t stoop to marry that gas tank!"

    Huang Ji breathed a sigh of relief, then asked again, "So, did Dad and Zhao Yueshane to an agreement?"

    "They did not!"

    Huang Qing shook her head.

    "What?"

    "Does that mean we''re still going bankrupt?"

    Huang Ji''s pale face disyed a look of utter despair, and then he pointed at the Ferrari 488 parked in the yard, saying, "I asked a friend who sells used cars today; he said I could get about three million for this one right now."

    "That''s just a drop in the bucket!"

    Huang Qing rolled her eyes andined, "If you hadn''t wasted so much of our wealth, we might not be in such a difficult spot right now."

    "Sis, stop stabbing me in the heart!"

    Huang Ji sighed, then turned to Yang Hao with a grin, "Mr. Yang, would you be interested in investing in our familypany?"

    "One hundred million for 50% of the shares!"

    Huang Ji recalled his father mentioning he wanted to finance one hundred million using a 50% stake in thepany.

    *p!* Just as he finished speaking, someone pped him hard on the head.

    "What the f*ck!"

    "Who is it?"

    Huang Ji turned instinctively, ready to curse out loud, but he saw the dark, brooding face of his father.

    "Uh, Dad, howe you don''t make a sound when you walk."

    Huang Ji swallowed the curse that had almost escaped his lips.

    But Huang Dazhong didn''t bother with his prodigal son; instead, he said to Yang Hao, "Mr. Yang, the contract is on its way, please wait a moment."

    "Hmm!"

    Yang Hao nodded, then teased good-humoredly, "Going by Young Master Huang''s words, it seems I''ve overpaid!"

    "This spendthrift of mine doesn''t understand business at all!"

    "All he does is chase after girls; never anything serious!" Huang Dazhong red at his son fiercely.

    Only after hearing his father''s words did Huang Ji realize his father and Mr. Yang had alreadye to an agreement, and the price was even higher than what he had suggested.

    He scratched his head awkwardly, cursing inwardly: Damn it, I really have no talent for business! But this "brother-inw" seems pretty awesome. I could cling to his coattails!

    About twenty minutester, a striking woman in her early thirties arrived at the Huang Family vi. She was Huang Dazhong''s secretary and also one of his mistresses kept on the side.

    For someone like Huang Dazhong, it was rarer not to have women on the side.

    The secretaries of bosses like him were typically insiders.

    That''s why there''s a saying, "When there''s work, the secretary does it; when there''s no work, do the secretary."

    And quite a few secretaries didn''t stay on the job for long before going home to be on maternity leave.

    In this day and age, as long as you have money, neither women nor children are a problem.

    A news report once stated that a boss from Yue province had 9 wives and 32 children!

    And that was only the number that hade to light; who knows how many more there were in secret!

    After all, thew has clearly stipted that children born out of wedlock are entitled to the same treatment as those born within marriage.

    With legal backing, such scenarios are only bound to increase.

    Consequently, the number of single men also increases.

    But we Hua Country men have always been clever; if we can''t find wives at home, we look abroad where many foreign women don''t demand a dowry ˇŞ they''re willing to marry without a house or car.

    The cost-performance ratio is off the charts! As a result, the proportion of men marrying from abroad has been increasing in recent years.

    There have even emerged numerous transnational marriage agencies, proiming the slogan to bat overpriced under-performance!!"

    Yang Hao read through the contract, found no pitfalls, and promptly signed his name.

    Then he called his financial team to arrange the transfer.

    While Yang Hao''s mobile banking came with super authorization, transactions were capped at twenty million per transaction; for amounts over a hundred million, the financial team still needed to visit the bank.

    However, the process did not take very long; within an hour, 150 million had arrived in the Dazhong Commerce and Tradepany ount.

    All was settled.

    Huang Dazhong''s suspensions were finally put to rest.

    By the time they had finished drinking with Yang Hao, it had grown dark. Huang Qing had deliberately avoided drinking so she could drive Yang Haoter.

    ordingly, Huang Qing took the driver''s seat of the Wenjie M9, while Yang Hao sit in the passenger seat.

    "Hao, where to?"

    Huang Qing asked, after fastening her seatbelt.

    "Binjiang Park."

    Yang Hao listed a location offhand ˇŞ it was a good spot for car meetups and dancing, a vibe that Yang Hao rather enjoyed.

    He''d previously gone with Wang Xueru, but this time he nned to take Miss Color to experience it.

 Chapter 274: 242, NPC Miss Color No.6 is online (asking for monthly passes)

    But men are often very clear-headed; they prefer wild fun when out ying, but when ites to marriage, most men won''t choose women with tattoos.

    As oneizen put it well, ''Even when buying pork, they avoid the pieces with stamps on them.''

    Summing it up, women with tattoos may not be bad girls, but good girls definitely don''t have tattoos.

    At least that''s roughly the thinking of people in Hua Country.

    However, Yang Hao wasn''t surprised at all by the fact that Miss Color had tattoos. These things aren''t hereditary, but they are very much rted to one''s environment.

    When meeting with Huang Dazhong earlier that day, it was clear to see the tattoo on his forearm, and it wasn''t hard to imagine that the old man who had once been involved with the society probably had a dragon or tiger tattooed on his back.

    And since Miss Color spent her years in bars, clubs, and Foot Bath City, it was only normal for her to be influenced either by her father or by the people around her.

    Moreover, Yang Hao quite enjoyed interacting with that big butterfly tattoo around her waist. Every thrust gave a visual impression of a butterfly pping its wings, which was quite beautiful.

    After another intense bout, Yang Hao gave up several billion in savings!

    The bouncing Wenjie M9 returned to calm.

    The men in both the BMW and the Maybach breathed a sigh of relief.

    Finally, it freaking ended!

    If it hadn''t ended soon, both of them would have gone emo!

    For them, every extra minute that car bounced was mental torture.

    The little Inte celebrity in the Maybach and the female client in the BMW were both stunned.

    The little Inte celebrity really wanted to experience it without charge.

    The female client even thought about paying to enjoy it once.

    Ding!

    A close rtionship with Huang Qing has been detected.

    Entering the close rtionship person processing program...

    Name: Huang Qing

    Age: 27 years old

    Comprehensive Quality Rating: 94 points

    (Note: Intimate rtions with aprehensive quality rating above 80 points can be converted into NPCs, and one mission can be received weekly, with a certain chance of generating random missions.)

    The intimate rtion, Huang Qing, meets the criteria for NPC conversion!

    [Yes] [No] Convert now?

    The voice of the System once more rang out, and even Yang Hao, who had gotten used to such operations, was taken aback.

    94 points??

    That''s higher than the scores of Yibao, Meng, and the nanny, which doesn''t make sense!

    In terms of external conditions, the women were on par with each other, each with their own unique characteristics.

    Moreover, Miss Color was even a bit older than the other three ¨C and though in the System''s scoring age had not yet begun to deduct points, it was still a disadvantage.

    Another thing was their past histories. The other women were nk tes, and judging by Huang Qing''s performance just now, she couldn''t possibly have an edge.

    Thus, the System''s 94 points left Yang Hao somewhat puzzled.

    Could it be that her "AS" service abilities added bonus points?

    Hmm, very likely!

    Yang Hao had previously used the [Insightful Eye for People] feature to check the other women''s service abilities; they were all weak points. Yibao, Meng, and the nanny were all "BS."

    They were the type with some working ability but not much.

    Yang Hao couldn''t help but think of "Double S Level" Xiao Yinqiu. If she were converted to an NPC, wouldn''t her score be even higher?

    Right, and then there''s Manni; he hadn''t yet used the [Insightful Eye for People] skill on her.

    She''s probably at least an "AS" too!

    Maybe also a "Double S Level"!

    Yang Hao silently tallied this in his mind while Miss Color, who had been sprawled in the seat for a good while, slowly sat up. She, mimicking a scene from an educational film, carefully cleaned up Yang Hao...

    This made Yang Hao even more puzzled. With such proficiency and care, it didn''t seem like she was inexperienced at all!

    System, is your scoring system broken??

    Although he was griping inwardly, Yang Hao promptly chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC Number 6, Huang Qing, is officially online!

    Rewards for NPC Number 6:

    1. Exclusive spending cash of 1,500,000,000 Yuan!

    2. One exclusive mansion and one luxury car!

    3. An exclusive big gift pack for the host!

    Uh?

    The rewards really did level up!

    Not only was the exclusive spending cash increased by 500 million, but they also directly gave away a mansion and luxury car!

    Of course, these things weren''t the important part!

    What mattered was the third reward, the exclusive big gift pack for the host!

    That''s what Miss Color brings!

    Awesome!!

    Yang Hao opened the system backpack, and sure enough, there was something resembling a gift box quietly lying in the warehouse.

    (Note: The big gift pack may randomly contain cash, items, and various prizes.)

    [Yes] [No] Open it?

    Seeing the options, he resolutely chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    The exclusive big gift pack for the host is opening...

    Reward 1: Cash of 100 million Yuan.

    Reward 2: A Gulfstream G650.

    What???

    Upon hearing the System''s prompt, Yang Hao was shocked.

    One hundred million Yuan was secondary. The main thing was the Gulfstream G650!

    The big gift pack actually yielded an airne!

    That''s just ridiculous!!

    Yang Hao might not know much about airnes, but he had heard of the Gulfstream G650 model, since many business tycoons'' private nes were this model.

    For instance, the owner of Jingxi Mall, Dong, bought a Gulfstream G650 in his early years, which is said to be worth four to five billion Yuan.

    I''m actually a person with a private ne now??

    Yang Hao was a bit dazed for a moment!

    Until then, he hadn''t fully embraced his wealthy lifestyle, still progressively getting used to it, and a private ne was the true hallmark of the rich!

    Suddenly, he felt like he truly was a wealthy man!

    There was a popr question on the forum: At what moment did you feel like you became a rich person?

    Some would say after waking up!

    Others would say when they no longer needed to look at price tags while shopping!

    There was also someone saying it was when they woke up in their thousand-square-meter house!

    As for Yang Hao, now he could give his own answer: The moment I owned a private ne.

    Private nes may not be used many times a year, but they symbolize status and wealth.

    While others are still showing off pictures of flying business ss, you''re already ying poker with the flight attendants serving you on your private ne; that''s the difference.

    Ding!

    It has been detected that NPC Number 6, Huang Qing, is a virgin.

    Reward: Attribute Points*20!

    What the fuck!!

    Is this even possible???

    Yang Hao looked at Miss Color, who was earnestly licking away, with apletely dumbfounded face!

    Are you telling me this is a pure virgin???

    The System must have crashed!

    Yang Hao''s mind filled with question marks, then he carefully checked the chair and the ground, but there was no trace of blood!

    Good news:

    The reward is very generous!

    Bad news:

    If the System has crashed, will there be no more rewards in the future??

    Right now, Huang Qing had just finished the job, she put on her clothes, and then sat down in a nearby chair and lit a cigarette, "Want one?"

    After taking a drag, Huang Qing looked at Yang Hao.

    "Hand me one~"

    Yang Hao felt he needed to smoke one to calm himself down.

    Huang Qing, on the other hand, directly ced the cigarette she had taken a puff of into Yang Hao''s mouth and lit another one for herself.

    "Xiaoyi, lower the rear window two-thirds of the way."

    Yang Haomanded the Wenjie intelligent assistant, and the two rear windows immediately lowered to provide space for the smoke to disperse and for flicking ashes.

    After a couple of puffs, Yang Hao asked, "Had a few boyfriends before?"

    This was something Yang Hao was really curious about because it rted to whether the System had crashed or not.

    "One."

    Huang Qing answered truthfully, then added, "You might not believe it when I tell you, we''ve been together for five years, but we never had sex."

    "Uh?"

    Yang Hao was taken aback, then nodded emphatically, "I believe it!"

    "You believe me?"

    Huang Qing looked at Yang Hao in surprise; she thought he would just agree absently, but she saw sincerity in his eyes.

    He seemed serious, and not just cating her!

    If not for the verification from the System, Yang Hao would never have believed it, but now the evidence was right before his eyesˇŞthe ratings and rewards from the System were proof.

    Thus, Huang Qing''s 94 points were also exined!

    Some women may seem promiscuous, but actually have a pure heart.

    And some women may look demure and proper, but are wide open in every way, truly slutty!

    This is what people often call a "contradiction bitch."

    Take, for example, the school belle at Fat Peng''s school; by day, she was the pure and lovely school belle, but by night, she turned into a paid software hardening engineer.

    Once, she didn''t show up for ss for several days, and it turned out she had been picked up by the cops while working!

    If it was a first offense or minor, she could have been let off lightly, but the so-called pure school belle was also engaged in pimping, which changed the nature of her offense, and she ended up stepping on a sewing machine inside.

    The messages she sent in her managing chat group on Microxin were iprehensible to ordinary people, like:

    [Room for rent, 24th apartment of Building C on Peace Road 168, starting monthly rent 2,000 yuan, good quality, viewings wee.]

    Could you see the problem with this message?

    However, our police officers have keen eyes; they sessfully apprehended all those involved in the case!

    They showed those young girls with their actions, don''t always think of taking shortcuts, one must earn money through reasonable and legal means!

    The sea is cold, and the waves are high.

    One careless moment and you could be swallowed by a colossal wave.

    Girls, it''s time toe ashore!

    Promote social integrity and jointly protect our pure green homnd!

    Yang Hao flicked the ash from his cigarette, tiny sparks scattering into the air, then he saw the door of the ck BMW open, and his ex-brother-inw, Shen Mingshan, walking towards him.

    "Mr. Yang, finished with your work?"

    Shen Mingshan only dared to approach after he saw the window rolled down; in fact, he wanted to see if the person inside the car was his ex-wife, Wang Xueru.

    As he got closer, he saw through the lowered window a perfect profile.

    It wasn''t Wang Xueru!

    He breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, an endless envy rose in his heart!

    Because that was a woman even prettier than his ex-wife, and she seemed young too.

    Indeed, big shots nevercked beautiful women by their side.

    "Mr. Shen, what a coincidence!"

    Although he had noticed Shen Mingshan''s car a while ago, Yang Hao still put on a surprised expression.

    "That''s what I call fate!"

    Shen Mingshan chuckled, then said, "Mr. Yang, ourpany is thinking about advertising on Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s social media ounts. Could you give me a contact?"

    As the difference in their statuses was too great, Shen Mingshan had long discarded any thoughts of revenge and only hoped that the other party wouldn''t seek revenge on him.

    "Then take down this number."

    It was a money-making matter, so Yang Hao had no reason to refuse. He immediately gave him the phone number of Liu Zifeng, a good friend who had joined Jiangcheng Newspaper Group some time ago and was supposedly doing quite well, responsible for social media marketing.

    "Alright, thank you, Mr. Yang!"

    Getting the number, Shen Mingshan thanked him repeatedly, but actually, he had juste over with an excuse to greet him, since contacting Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s social media marketing department didn''t really require going through Yang Hao at all.

    After a brief exchange, Shen Mingshan drove away.

    A tough character.

    Watching the tail lights of the BMW, Yang Hao passed his judgment.

    "Hao, you actually have acquaintances here?"

    Huang Qing shook his head in disbelief, finding it especially surreal.

    "I didn''t expect it either."

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders, then turned to look at the Maybach on the right.

    Because he heard a heavy door m. It was Zhao Jinlong getting out of the car; he mmed the car door violently and then started walking towards Yang Hao and Huang Qing, clutching his belly.

    "Another acquaintance."

    Yang Hao smiled and flicked the remaining cigarette butt out of the car window.

    At this moment, Zhao Jinlong also saw clearly who was inside the car; it really was Huang Qing!

    His breathing suddenly became heavy, his teeth grinding with a gritty sound, the fat on his chubby face began to quiver.

    "Qing!"

    "You dare to do this behind my back!!"

    Zhao Jinlong suddenly roared next to the car, his voice carrying far in the dark night.

    Huang Qing spat out a puff of smoke forcefully onto Zhao Jinlong''s chubby face, disdainfully saying, "None of your damn business!"

    "You''re my woman!

    "How could it not be my business?"

    Zhao Jinlong retorted, clenching his fists.

    "Since when did I be your woman?" Huang Qing said, her face full of disbelief.

    "Doesn''t your family want investment anymore?

    "Are you asking to go bankrupt?!" Zhao Jinlong''s big chubby face turned dark like water, coldly speaking.

    "Do you have Alzheimer''s or did you lose your memory?

    "You heard Hao talking about investing during the day, didn''t you?"

    Huang Qing gave Zhao Jinlong a disdainful nce, then leaned her head on Yang Hao''s shoulder and calmly said, "Xiaoyi, close the window!"

 Chapter 275: 243, bring over my Italian cannon (asking for monthly passes)

    The Wenjie M9''s height was one meter eighty, and Zhao Jinlong, who was only one meter sixty, had his eyes just about level with the car window. Once the window rolled up with its tinted privacy ss, he instantly couldn''t see anything and could only stand outside, furiously pounding on the window.

    However, the car''s ss was very sturdy, and the power erupted from Zhao Jinlong''s almost depleted body couldn''t pose any threat.

    "Better get out and deal with this!"

    Yang Hao originally couldn''t bother with this nitpick, but the guy kept knocking endlessly, so he immediately opened the door and got out of the car.

    "Damn it, you dare to steal my woman!"

    At this point, Zhao Jinlong''s eyes were bloodshot. Seeing Yang Hao step out, he immediately charged with his fists swinging.

    "Your brain has issues!"

    Yang Hao gave the guy a disdainful look, then casually pressed a couple of times, and Zhao Jinlong''s whole arm went numb, the kind that he couldn''t even lift.

    "You..."

    Zhao Jinlong grimaced in pain and fear while looking at Yang Hao.

    Putting aside his identity as a rich second generation, he was just a good-for-nothing coward. The reason he had the courage to swing his fist was that his rage blinded him.

    However, the little show of skill from Yang Hao immediately brought back his senses.

    The first thought that shed through his mind was: This guy seems to know kung fu; I''m just going to get beaten up.

    With that thought, he instinctively took two steps back while clutching his arm.

    Seeing Zhao Jinlong immediately chicken out, Yang Hao shook his head somewhat speechlessly, then got back into the passenger seat.

    Huang Qing got into the driver''s seat and drove away.

    It wasn''t until the taillights of the Wenjie M9 were no longer visible that Zhao Jinlong''s arm, which had been numbed by Yang Hao''s Shadowless Finger, finally started to recover.

    "Brother Jinlong, are you okay?"

    The little live streamer came up behind Zhao Jinlong and asked timidly.

    "What the hell could be wrong with me? I''m just fine!"

    Zhao Jinlong cursed irritably.

    "I was just showing some concern," the little live streamer muttered softly.

    "Do I need your concern?"

    "Get lost! You''re just annoying! Smelling like silicone..." Zhao Jinlong took out all his anger on the little live streamer, cursing without saying a single nice word.

    The little live streamer had offeredfort because of the money involved, but seeing Zhao Jinlong curse so harshly, she immediately turned her face: "Stupid impotent man, a real man would be stronger, and it serves you right to have your woman stolen!"

    "If I were that woman, I wouldn''t choose a three-second man like you either!"

    "Go to hell~!"

    After cursing, the little live streamer turned around and left. In their business, they''re always paid upfront to avoid getting scammed.

    So, the money for this transaction was already in hand, and she decided not to deal with "Kuai" anymore!

    On the way back.

    Yang Hao first distributed the 20 extra Attribute Points he had earned as a reward, and with his current Combat Power at 83 points, he took out 17 points and maxed it!

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host for reaching 100 points in Combat Power!

    The host has received the title of "Martial Arts Grandmaster"!

    (Note: Martial Arts Grandmaster, fights against a hundred, longevity of two Jiazi.)

    Awesome!

    True to the System''s prowess!

    The qualitative change that came with maxed Combat Power didn''t disappoint Yang Hao, although the so-called "Martial Arts Grandmaster" might not be needed in today''s world.

    But having the longevity of two Jiazi is incredible!

    What people with power and influence most desire is naturally immortality.

    Ancient emperors sought immortality through seeking the Dao, whereas modern tycoons have researched transnting cells and blood transfusions to keep their bodies as youthful as possible to extend life.

    Someone as wealthy as Yang Hao naturally wanted to live a few more years, as every minute more of life was pure enjoyment.

    Now, the System had directly granted him a lifespan of two Jiazi, which is 120 years!

    Although many people see the 35-year-old Yang Hao as middle-aged, he''s got a long life ahead!

    ording to the current script, he could live another 85 years!

    Plus, Yang Hao possessed an Indestructible Kidney, meaning he had 85 more years ahead of him!

    This life simply couldn''t get any better!

    The System is epic!

    The System is mighty!!

    I''m going to build a temple for the System!

    Yang Hao roared silently in his heart.

    "Hao, do you want me to take you home?"

    At this moment, Huang Qing suddenly asked.

    "Let''s go to your ce!"

    The two of them had just confirmed their rtionship, and Yang Hao, of course, had to spend this first night with the crucial number 6 NPC.

    Hearing Yang Hao suggest this, Huang Qing naturally felt happy. Although she never thought she and Yang Hao could have a future or contemted anything about status,

    him voluntarily suggesting to stay and apany her made her feel warmth.

    "Hao, I am yours for life. Tomorrow, I''ll get your name tattooed on me," Huang Qing spoke again.

    "Uh?"

    Yang Hao was taken aback: "That''s not necessary, is it?"

    "I think it is!"

    Huang Qing said seriously.

    "Alright then, as you wish."

    Seeing Miss Color serious about it, Yang Hao didn''t want to dampen her enthusiasm.

    Getting names tattooed ismon among couples in the throes of passion, but it gets awkward after a breakup.

    Especially when the woman starts dating someone else, the tattoo of the ex-boyfriend''s name essentially acts as a buff.

    It''s going to be Yang Hao, huh?

    MD, take that Yang Hao!!

    Yang Hao had already envisioned the predicament he would be in if Huang Qing found another man one day.

    Wait, no!

    That situation won''t happen to Huang Qing.

    Because the System rated her loyalty as "S"!

    This is absolute loyalty!

    With that thought, Yang Hao felt reassured. Out of curiosity, he asked, "Where do you n to get the tattoo?"

    "Do it on the arm, with a rose design next to it."

    Huang Qing knew a beautiful tattoo artist, therge butterfly on her waist was inked by her, and she had temtes for inking couple''s names, which were quite attractive.

    But Huang Qing didn''t dare to hope that Yang Hao would tattoo her name on his body.

    However, at that moment, Yang Hao was indeed envisioning what it would be like if he tattooed the names of all the NPCs on himself.

    Seems like a no-go, he''s supposed to live to be one hundred and twenty, it might be impossible to fit them allter on.

    What if he only inked their surnames?

    Still no good, over time, wouldn''t my body turn into a ''Hundred Family Surnames'' book??

    Yang Hao gave a wry smile and shook his head, no longer considering the question.

    His gaze fell back on Huang Qing, checking the initial task of this NPC number 6:

    Huang Qing''s Dream

    NPC number 6 has always dreamed of opening thergest bar in Jiangcheng, but for various reasons, it has remained unfulfilled. Please assist her in achieving this dream.

    Reward forpletion: One Advanced Industry Card.

    What the hell!

    An Advanced Industry Card!!

    Seeing the reward, Yang Hao''s eyes lit up immediately. ording to the System''s exnation, industries that could be exchanged with an Advanced Industry Card were all worth over ten billion.

    That meant as long as hepleted the task, he could gain an enterprise worth ten billion.

    And actually, the task wasn''t that difficult; it just required more time.

    It would take at least several months to prepare and open thergest bar in Jiangcheng from scratch!

    The good news was that Huang Qing had 1.5 billion in discretionary funds, which was more than enough to open thergest bar in Jiangcheng.

    Moreover, Huang Qing had experience in this area; she had previously opened a bar in partnership with others, but after Huang Dazhong ran into trouble, she liquidated all her shares in the bar to her partner.

    To save the family business, Huang Qing sold all the assets she could, but the hole left by Huang Dazhong was too big, her funds were a mere drop in the ocean.

    Zhao Family.

    Zhao Jinlong, with a gloomy face, knocked on his dad and young stepmom''s bedroom door.

    His young stepmom was only two years older than him. When she opened the door, she was wearing a ck spaghetti-strap nightdress, exposing arge area of her fair skin at the chest, and for a moment, Zhao Jinlong forgot what he was there for.

    Bai Lu had thought it was the nanny who knocked. Seeing it was Zhao Jinlong, still staring straight at her, the young stepmom quickly covered her chest with her hand and asked, "What''s the matter thiste at night?"

    "I need Dad!"

    Zhao Jinlong withdrew his gaze and said gruffly.

    "Wait, I''ll call him!"

    Bai Lu turned and went back into the master bedroom, her graceful figure again heating up Zhao Jinlong''s gaze.

    The Zhao family lived in a detached vi with a living space of a thousand square meters, with Zhao Yueshan and his young wife residing on the third floor.

    At that moment, Zhao Yueshan had just taken his medicine, waiting for its effects to kick in for a big showdown, when his disappointing son came knocking at the door.

    He walked to the door, cursing under his breath, impatiently ring at his son, "What is it?"

    "Dad, I saw Qing."

    "She, she was actually with someone on Binjiang Avenue having car fun..."

    The mention of this drained the blood from Zhao Jinlong''s heart. After all, he had witnessed the whole thing; how much Qing had suffered during that long ordeal.

    "That''s it?"

    Zhao Yueshan gave his wasteful son a disdainful look, "Didn''t I warn you? Huang Qing is always in bars or clubs. Her private life must be a mess, but you said you didn''t mind!"

    Zhao Jinlong was stumped, left speechless. He knew Huang Qing was always at clubs and hung out with various people, but there''s a difference between imagination and witnessing it with his own eyes.

    Not being able to see it wouldn''t matter, what you don''t see won''t bother your heart.

    But today he had personally witnessed his goddess having a st in the car with another man. The feeling was like being shot through the heart with a thousand arrows!

    "Qing said that man has already invested in their family!"

    "Dad, if that''s the case, the Huang Family won''t need our family''s investment anymore, right?"

    "Doesn''t that mean my marriage to Qing is off?"

    Zhao Jinlong said with a mournful face.

    "Even now, are you still thinking about marrying her?" Zhao Yueshan was at a loss for words.

    "Dad, if I don''t get Qing, I''ll never be satisfied in this lifetime!"

    Zhao Jinlong gritted his teeth and said, "Once we''re married, I''ll keep an eye on her every day to get her pregnant as soon as possible, then everything will be fine!"

    Zhao Yueshan raised his eyebrows; his son had definitely inherited his "silly mother''s" genes.

    In the past, Zhao Jinlong''s mother was so love-struck with Zhao Yueshan that she married him, and it was with her family''s influence that Zhao Yueshan gradually built his business stronger andrger. When it became strong enough, he kicked his original wife to the curb without hesitation.

    Just by looking at Zhao Jinlong, one could imagine what his mother must have been like. If not for her money and her family''s power, Zhao Yueshan wouldn''t have wanted to spend a single day with her!

    Now, Zhao Jinlong''s situation was nearly simr to his mother''s from those days, desperate and dramatic for the sake of one person.

    "Just wait three days!"

    "Rest assured, Huang Dazhong will definitelye to us!"

    "That''s enough, I''m sleepy."

    Zhao Yueshan felt the effect of his medication kicking in and waved his hand impatiently.

    Elsewhere.

    Yang Hao had arrived at Huang Qing''s ce.

    She lived in a single-story t that was around 180 square meters in size.

    The living room was a bit messy, with underwear and see-through designed QQ pajamas carelessly thrown on the sofa.

    "Ye Wei''s!"

    "She lives with me."

    Huang Qing quickly gathered up the clothes Ye Wei had left behind, silentlyining in her heart: I''ve told her a thousand times not to scatter her clothes around!

    "Do you have that kind of pajamas?"

    Yang Hao thought the pajamas he saw earlier looked quite nice, the see-through design gave a teasing glimpse of what was beneath.

    "No!"

    Huang Qing shook her head, that was not her style.

    "Do you like it?" she added.

    "Can''t say I like it, it just looks good. I wonder what it looks like on someone," Yang Hao said cheerfully.

    "Then wait a moment."

    Huang Qing took Ye Wei''s pajamas into the bedroom and came out already changed into them.

    Just as Yang Hao had anticipated, the QQ pajamas indeed looked stunning on her, with an ancient seductive allure!

    "Hao, are you okay?"

    Miss Color was always straightforward. Seeing the fiery look in Yang Hao''s eyes, she directly asked.

    However, she clearly didn''t quite understand a man''s psyche ¨C asking such a question was the equivalent of Li Yunlong saying that famous line: "Battalion Commander, bring me my Italian cannon!"

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    Sincerity doesn''t necessarily lead to sincerity, but fervor definitely brings out great moans!

    Yang Hao taught this clueless Miss Color a tough lesson, not stopping until the defiant woman began to plead for mercy.

    After leisurely lighting a cigarette, Yang Hao held Miss Color in his arms and asked with a chuckle, "Satisfied?"

    Huang Qing had been regretting her question for a while, knowing full well his fearsome prowess yet still asking a question that stokes a man''spetitive desire, truly a case of asking for trouble.

    And the consequence of saying the wrong thing was facing the most ferocious bombardment!!

    Her throat was even a bit hoarse from shouting!

    But, to tell the truth.

    It was really pleasurable!

    A thousand times better than solo y.

    But now, Miss Color waspletely spent, and coupled with physical exhaustion, she was utterly copsed on the bed.

    "Eh, what''s this?"

    The vigorous activity had caused the nightstand drawer to open by a third, and Yang Hao, as he flicked ash from his cigarette, caught sight of something interesting inside.

    He stuffed the cigarette, which had been pulled on a couple of times, into Miss Color''s mouth; she must have wanted to smoke but was simply too weak and lethargic to do so.

    Yang Hao, now with free hands, promptly pulled the drawer open.

    "Don''t!"

    It was toote for Huang Qing to stop him.

    The array of toys in the drawer was now in full view of Yang Hao. Explore hidden tales at empire

    ...

    Miss Color''s face, already flushed, turned even redder, like a ripe red apple!

    "Are these things any good?"

    Yang Hao picked one up and asked with augh.

    Miss Color awkwardly shook her head and then candidly replied, "Not as good as you."

    Actually, until today, Huang Qing had always thought these gadgets were quite handy.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that if he ventured into Huang Qing''s walk-in wardrobe, he''d discover a far more extensive collection; Miss Color had bought many different toys, and the few in the drawer were the ones she''d usedst time but hadn''t gotten around to putting away...

    The following morning.

    Upon waking, Yang Hao immediately sensed something was amiss. Miss Color wasn''t beside him on the pillow but under the covers, while his neen centimeters was being devoured bit by bit...

    Morning exercise was inevitable, and in the midst of it, Yang Hao casually incorporated the toys from Miss Color''s drawer, adding a little extra fun.

    However, their vigorous morning workout disturbed Ye Wei, who had returned home early in the morning. With Huang Qing absent from the clubhouse, Ye Wei, as the second-inmand, had been busy until past four in the morning beforeing back to rest. Furthermore, being slightly drunk, she hadn''t noticed the presence of a man in the house and had gone straight to sleep.

    But while she was sleeping soundly, she faintly heard noisesing from the master bedroom, which became ever clearer as she woke up.

    What the fuck!

    What''s Qing thinking!

    Getting off solo like this so early in the morning?

    Ye Wei inwardlyined, but as she kept listening, she realized something was wrongˇŞit wasn''t just one person!

    She heard her best friend calling out "Hao" and "husband"...

    No way!

    Mr. Yang is at home!!

    Ye Wei was shocked, then somewhat excited.

    She had been wondering yesterday if her best friend Qing hadnded Mr. Yang.

    Now it seemed her guess was spot on!

    She''d get to hear the details!

    She tiptoed out of her room and flicked on her phone''s recording function, quietly making her way to the master bedroom door.

    After listening for over ten minutes, this artificially beautiful woman couldn''t take it anymore!

    She simply sat on the floor continuing to listen to the sounds emitting from the room.....

    After that, the noises in the room ceased.

    Footsteps followed, and the artificially beautiful woman dashed off, fleeing back to her room at top speed.

    Yang Hao pushed open the bedroom door to find no one there.

    Fuck!

    They''re treating me like a star in an Ind Nation porn flick, huh?

    Yang Hao cursed under his breath.

    Although his attention hadn''t been on the door, ever since he''d been given the title of "Martial Arts Grandmaster," his hearing seemed to be much keener than that of a normal person. He had heard Ye Wei sneaking up to the doorway, and her subsequent actions were also audible to him.

    He had intended to catch her red-handed, but the woman proved to be quite the runner.

    What kind of people are these!

    Listening in on such matters!

    Yang Hao returned to the room, where Miss Color stilly on the bed, basking in the blissful afterglow.

    This was so much better than the fake stuff!

    A thought suddenly crossed her mind ¨C just yesterday she''d mentioned wanting to tattoo Yang Hao''s name on her body, right?

    Now she wanted to ink four words: Hao is awesome.

    Wouldn''t that be even more daunting during poker games when others saw those words??

    In the morning, Yang Hao had to go collect the jet that was part of yesterday''s grand gift package. After freshening up, he left.

    The moment he stepped out, Ye Wei ran eagerly into Huang Qing''s room, "Qing, tell me all about it, how was it?"

    Huang Qing looked at her best friend with a speechless expression, simply saying, "I''m out of cigarettes."

    "I''ve got some in my room, wait for me."

    Ye Wei ran back to her room for cigarettes, then attentively lit one for Huang Qing, "Can you talk now?"

    "He invested 150 million into our familypany, nearly at market value for the shares..."

    "Ugh, I don''t want to hear about that, I want to hear aboutst night''s experience..."

    Ye Wei''s face was full of anticipation; she had only heard half the event and couldn''t imagine how thrilling the full thing must''ve been.

    "Is there anything else in your head besides that matter!" Huang Qing rolled her eyes.

    "In life, isn''t it all about these things!"

    "What other fun would there be!"

    Ye Wei lit a cigarette for herself, ready for the juicy details.

    Huang Qing did want to share too; after all, it was apletely different experience from solo y. She exhaled a puff of smoke, reminiscing, "Hao, he''s really incredible..."

    Jiangcheng Airways.

    Yang Hao met with the sales manager who was the point of contact, Yu Mingmei.

    The main sources of ie for the airlinepany are passenger and cargo transport, but it also handles aircraft sales and purchases. However, this kind of business is quite niche, and there might not be more than a few transactions in a whole year.

    And anyone who can afford to buy a ne is usually a super-rich individual, so Yu Mingmei was naturally very courteous towards Yang Hao.

    This sales manager was quite attractive, dressed in a beige suit skirt set, with flesh-colored stockings on her legs and ck semi-high heeled leather shoes on her feet.

    She was 38 years old but looked well-maintained, appearing only to be around 32 or 33, exuding a mature and intellectual beauty in everything she did. She was truly a fine example among mature women.

    However, her attraction to Yang Hao, who had plenty of beautiful women around him, was rtively limited.

    So much so that the mature woman''s several attempts at flirtatiously teasing him were ignored by Yang Hao!

    At 38 years old, just the age alone would merit deducting 24 points. Why bother with that?

    After going through the procedures methodically, Yang Hao then saw therge ne that belonged to him.

    The ne could seat 19 passengers and was outfitted with a private bedroom, kitchen, and a reception area. Before entering the interior, Yang Hao could not have imagined that a ne could be designed like this inside.

    And after touring his ownrge ne, all he could do was silently sigh: It''s good to be rich!

    (A glimpse of the interior''s decor, just to get a feel)

    However, private nes cannot be flown haphazardly; flight routes need to be requested in advance. The annual maintenance cost of a ne like this is also astonishingly high.

    All sorts of expenses, including parking and maintenance fees, add up to about fifteen million a year.

    So, this toy is not something that even super-rich individuals can afford to maintain.

    Yang Hao signed a maintenance agreement with Yu Mingmei; thepany would take care of the ne''s upkeep. He would only need to make a phone call when he wanted to use it, and Jiangcheng Airways would arrange the pilot and flight attendants.

    There''s a type of flight attendant who only flies private charters,monly referred to as "private flight" attendants.

    They earn much more than typical flight attendants, and it''s the kind of more that''s uncapped!

    However, it is said that these private flight attendants don''t work long; very few fly longer than a year.

    Because most are "collected" by private jet-owning bosses in a very short amount of time!

    While Yang Hao rejoiced over his newrge ne, Huang Qing, well-rested, went to her friend Fang Di''s tattoo studio apanied by Ye Wei.

    As a tattoo artist herself, Fang Di''s own body was covered with tattoos over half of its surface area. In the studio, dressed in a white tank top, therge tattoos on her arms and back were clearly visible.

    "Hao is awesome, huh??"

    "Qing, are you really getting this tattoed??"

    Upon hearing Huang Qing''s request, Fang Di couldn''t help butugh out loud.

    Huang Qing nodded seriously: "Make sure the design is pretty."

    "Qing, is this your boyfriend or husband?"

    "If it''s a boyfriend, I''d advise you to think twice. It''s troublesome if you break upter on. I often get clients whoe to me to get a name removed..."

    Fang Di shrugged: "You know, removing a tattoo is hard, so once it''s on, it''s likely going to be with you for life!"

    "Qing, I don''t think it''s necessary either."

    "Even though Hao is great, it''s not to the extent of getting his name tattooed on you." Ye Wei agreed from the side. In fact, she had advised against it at home, but Huang Qing simply wouldn''t listen.

    "Stop the nonsense!"

    "Bring out the design!"

    Once Huang Qing made up her mind about something, she seldom changed it, and she certainly wasn''t going to listen to the two of them.

    "Wei, what''s gotten into our Qing?"

    ```

    "Who is this Hao anyway?"

    Fang Di also knew how Huang Qing was, seeing her attitude like that, she knew she wouldn''t change her mind, so she turned to Ye Wei to gossip about Hao''s identity.

    "Qing''s man!"

    "The boss of Haojue!" Ye Wei gave a brief introduction.

    "I''m really curious about the man Qing has her eyes on!"

    Fang Diughed, then teased, "Is Hao that impressive?"

    "Exactly how impressive??"

    Huang Qing responded with a roll of her eyes, "Get back to work!"

    "Alright~"

    Fang Di nodded, then suggested, "But Qing, I advise you not to get it on your arm, the effect isn''t very noticeable there, it''s better on the back, then Hao can see it when he''s behind you, it can add to the speed of attack!"

    "Di really is a professional."

    Ye Wei immediately gave a thumbs up in agreement, "If you''re going to get one, it''s better on the back!"

    "Don''t worry Qing, I''ll design it beautifully."

    "It definitely won''t be any worse than the designers at King''s, I''ll make sure this new tattoo is both beautiful and speed-enhancing!"

    Fang Di guaranteed once more, swearing by it.

    "Okay!"

    "Then let''s do it on the back!"

    The reason Huang Qing had wanted to get it on her arm was because it could be shown off, she was the kind of person who lived passionately and wasn''t afraid to show her love to the world.

    If it was on the back, it would be more private and rarely seen.

    "Qing, I''ll tattoo the design on the left shoulder de, so if you wear a tube top or an off-shoulder dress, the tattoo can still be seen," Fang Di guessed Huang Qing''s thoughts and proposed.

    "Okay!"

    Huang Qing nodded, this was exactly to her liking.

    Then Fang Di began designing the pattern.

    Dry text naturally isn''t very attractive; an expert tattoo artist like Fang Di knows how to make it work, with artistic fonts and possibly surrounded by roses or hearts or even some cool symbols.

    After discussing for a while, they settled on the final design, a blossoming rose with the words "Hao is awesome" beneath in artistic font.

    About two hourster, Fang Di was done.

    But this tattoo was only half-finished; the color of the rose would have to wait until after the swelling went down.

    However, the overall outline and the design and colors wereplete.

    The words "Hao is awesome" were very clear.

    "Our Qing either doesn''t date at all, or when she does, she goes big."

    "If they ever break up in the future, it''s really not going to end well!"

    Looking at the freshly inked tattoo, Ye Wei couldn''t help but express her sentiment.

    "I''m really curious what kind of magic Hao has to make Qing so infatuated," Fang Di yed with her golden short hair and teased with augh.

    ```

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    At this moment, Huang Qing had just received a message from Yang Hao via WeChat, saying that he had bought her an apartment and asked her to go to the Number One Mansion sales office to collect the keys.

    Seeing the message, Huang Qing was somewhat taken aback. Although she highly regarded Yang Hao, in her view, their being together was transactional; he helped her family''s enterprise through a tough time, and she repaid him with her body.

    After all, if it weren''t for Yang Hao stepping in, she might have really had to marry Zhao Jinlong.

    And Yang Hao had already paid 1.5 billion just yesterday, so, in theory, there was no need for any more material gifts.

    But now, he said he had bought her an apartment.

    And not just any apartment, but one in the Number One Mansion!

    That was a riverside vimunity in Jiangcheng, top-tier luxury housing, where one house costs at least thirty or forty million.

    "Qing, what''s wrong?"

    Seeing Huang Qing''s unusual expression, Ye Wei approached and asked.

    "Hao told me he bought me an apartment."

    Huang Qing showed her best friend the message from Yang Hao.

    "What?"

    "He bought an apartment!"

    Ye Wei was also stunned; she knew about Yang Hao''s infusion of 1.5 billion into Huang Qing''s familypany yesterday.

    And now he had bought an apartment on top of that.

    "And it''s in the Number One Mansion??"

    Upon seeing the words "Number One Mansion," Ye Wei''s pupils dted further. Although she herself wasn''t wealthy, she knew many who were, and even among Jiangcheng''s rich, the Number One Mansion was prestigious.

    "Qing, what are we waiting for, let''s go check it out!"

    Ye Wei, regaining her senses, pulled at Huang Qing''s arm.

    "Yeah, let''s see it."

    Huang Qing nodded; she was also very curious about what kind of apartment Yang Hao had given her.

    There''s always this saying online that rich girls don''t care about material things, but that''s just the fantasy of broke guys.

    In fact, the opposite is true; rich girls often care more about material conditions because they''ve grown up in that environment and at least want to marry someone with matching conditions.

    After living a life of privilege for two or three decades, how could she be expected to struggle with you!

    One should simply read less romance novels!

    Scenarios like a wealthy heiress falling for a poor boy are almost exclusively found in movies and TV shows; they rarely happen in real life.

    Of course, it''s not entirely impossible, just highly improbable!

    Chasing after such odds is less realistic than trying your luck with the welfare lottery, where you might just win a couple of hundred million!

    So, if you''re of average means, don''t dream of marrying a rich heiress. If you''re fit and capable, you''re better off working at a women''s club as a host or as a security guard tond a wealthy woman!

    Wealthy women don''t need you to provide material value, as long as you are articte, strong, and capable.

    "Qing, I''ming, too."

    "Take me with you!"

    Upon hearing that Hao had bought an apartment for Huang Qing in the Number One Mansion, Fang Di became interested, too.

    Half an hourter.

    The three of them arrived at the Number One Mansion, which is just a street away from Jiangbin Park.

    Themunity had beenpleted three years prior, but the houses were not yet sold out because they were all townhouses and standalone vis, with overall prices being too high.

    In addition to the new homes, there were also second-hand homes listed for sale at the sales office.

    The apartment rewarded by the System was one of these second-hand homes. The reason for this wasn''t that the System was stingy but rather because it was generous. Explore more at empire

    The house had not been lived in since its renovation waspletedˇŞapparently, the previous owner had emigrated.

    For these luxury homes, if you ask why the owner is selling, most will tell you they''re emigrating, but the real reason is hard to say.

    The house was a standalone vi with three floors above ground and one below, a constructed area of 860 square meters, and an actual usage area of more than a thousand square meters, roughly the same size as the vi Yang Hao owned in Jiangzhong Haoting.

    The renovations alone cost over ten million, so although the vi was second-hand, its selling price was even higher than that of the new homes, with the final price reaching 55 million!

    Huang Qing signed the relevant contracts, then, led by Yu Linlin, went to property management toplete the move-in procedures, and soon after, she went to what was now her house.

    Upon entering the luxuriously decorated vi, Ye Wei and Fang Di couldn''t keep theirposure, as the opulence of the house far exceeded their expectations.

    "Qing, how much was this house?"

    Fang Di and Ye Wei had not seen the exact content of the contract, and they felt too embarrassed to ask while Yu Linlin was around, but now that they were alone, Ye Wei quickly asked the question she was most curious about.

    "55 million."

    Huang Qing answered truthfully; there was nothing to hide here, and it served as a bragging right, especially since the two had been teasing her about getting Yang Hao''s name tattooed on her body.

    This was her vindication, proving that her investment wasn''t misced.

    A man spending 55 million to buy you a house certainly speaks volumes about how much he values you.

    At the mention of the 55 million price tag, both Ye Wei and Fang Di swore out of shock.

    "Holy shit!"

    "55 million!!"

    "That''s insanely extravagant!!"

    The two exchanged looks, their mouths agape.

    They knew the Number One Mansion was for the ultra-rich, with houses costing tens of millions.

    But hearing it and seeing it were two different things, especially since the house was given to Huang Qing by Yang Hao!

    "Qing, does your Hao like women tattooing his name on their bodies that much?"

    "How about I get one, too? No need for 55 million, just a house worth 5.5 million will do!"

    Regaining herposure, Fang Di said with a sheepish smile.

    "Actually, even 550,000 would be okay." She added.

    "Qing, ask Hao, will you?"

    "I''m willing to get one, too; you tattooed ''Hao is great'', I''ll tattoo ''Hao is awesome''!" Ye Wei chimed in with enthusiasm.

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    Huang Qing rolled her eyes at the two women: "You didn''t say that before!"

    "We were thinking too small!" Ye Wei quickly added.

    Fang Di nodded vigorously: "Not just small, we had no vision at all!"

    Huang Qing shrugged indifferently, not bothering to pay attention to these two fair-weather friends, although she felt quite pleased inside.

    She hadn''t followed the wrong person!

    As the saying goes, money can''t represent everything, but if a man isn''t even willing to spend money on you, then it really shows that he doesn''t care about you at all.

    Afterward, the three of them took a big tour inside the vi, finally arriving in front of the garage in the yard, which was built against the courtyard wall and could amodate four cars in a row.

    At the moment, the rolling door was closed. Huang Qing took out the remote control and casually opened one of the rolling doors to check out the space inside the garage.

    As the rolling door lifted, the eyes of the three women lit up simultaneously.

    Because inside the garage was a Lamborghini Aventador, also known as the "Lamborghini Bull"!

    "Holy shit, a Lamborghini Bull!"

    Fang Di, who was very fond of sports cars and had some knowledge about them, recognized the well-known supercar at a nce.

    "Hao not only gave you a vi but also a sports car!"

    "This is truly generous to an inhumane level!!"

    Ye Wei was full of envy and shock.

    In fact, Huang Qing was quite surprised too, since Yang Hao had only mentioned the house, nothing about the sports car.

    She quickly sent a message to inquire, and then received an affirmative reply.

    Yang Hao''s message was like this: "It''s just a Bull, have fun driving it!"

    But in reality!

    Upon learning that the System had given away a mansion worth more than fifty million and a Lamborghini Bull worth tens of millions, even Yang Hao felt a bit envious.

    He didn''t even own a supercar like a Lamborghini!

    However, thinking about his private jetforted him a bit.

    Since the System had left the chance to show off to him, he naturally had to act the part, resulting in the "It''s just a Bull" kind of talk.

    And his boastful response naturally had its effect; Ye Wei and Fang Di couldn''t help but express their admiration once more.

    "Just a Bull, truly worthy of being Mr. Yang!"

    "Qing, your Hao must own a bank, right!"

    "A Lamborghini, I definitely have to take a few selfies with it!!"

    Ye Wei was the first to run to the car and then took out her phone to start taking selfies.

    Huang Qing just lit a cigarette silently, watching her best friend take selfies while trying to calm her tumultuous emotions.

    Despite appearing to be in fine circumstances all along, if the Huang Family couldn''t get through this crisis smoothly, they''d truly be penniless, not to mention saddled with a huge debt.

    So, she was under a lot of pressure.

    And now, it truly felt like a smooth sail past endless mountains!

    Not only that, but she also owned her own vi and supercar.

    These were indeed the goals she had striven for before. Even though she came from a well-off family, it was basically impossible for Huang Dazhong to shell out sixty to seventy million to buy her a vi and a supercar.

    Her much-favored younger brother, Huang Ji, only drove a Ferrari worth a bit over four million.

    In truth, Huang Qing had never thought of obtaining all this through a man.

    But now, the things that she had once worked hard for were casually presented to her by a man.

    She had truly never imagined that one day, with her family background, she would also taste what it felt like to be sponsored by a domineering boss!

    Tianmei Media.

    Because he hadn''t yet found a suitable agent, Yang Hao, the president, couldn''t ck off for the time being, but he had used his "Insightful Eyes" skills to streamline the management.

    The entirepany''s appearance was renewed, as everyone knew that the new president only valued ability; if you were exceptional, you had opportunities for promotion.

    Thus, the boss''s attitude towards hiring greatly impacted thepany, creating a healthy cycle within Tianmei where everyone focused on their work performance.

    With subordinates working diligently and responsibly, President Yang Hao wasn''t too drained.

    Just as he was reviewing a document, "little brother-inw" Fang Ke suddenly sent him a Weixun message: Brother-inw, could you find some time to reply to Ruohan''s message? She''s been in a bad mood recently.

    After reading the message from the "little brother-inw," Yang Hao was speechless.

    This was truly a Roaring Heavenly Dog level of bootlicker!

    It was that kind where the goddess is in a room with another man, using the condoms you bought, and you still feel honored.

    Look, the goddess still cares about me.

    Otherwise, why would she use the condoms I bought instead of someone else''s?

    Yang Hao couldn''t be bothered dealing with this Roaring Heavenly Dog little brother-inw but still opened [Hanhan]''s chat to scan what she had sent.

    It was all about car-rted stuff, along with the usual good mornings and good nights.

    The reason she added Yang Hao was to consult on some car issues, and she had maintained that persona consistently.

    As Yang Hao casually scrolled through the Weixun messages, Feng Chong knocked and opened the door of his office.

    "Mr. Yang, there''s a batch of trainees for interviews, do you want to take a look?"

    Feng Chong approached Yang Hao''s desk and hinted with some suggestive facial expressions.

    "Do I need to be present for something like this?"

    Yang Hao waved his hand dismissively, clearly uninterested.

    "Uh, it''s the selection for a girl group..."

    Feng Chong added.

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao suddenly tensed up, looking up at the Artiste Department Director standing in front of his desk, "Next time, get to the point first!"

    "Let''s go, I''ll help you screen them!"

    Yang Hao had already heard that girl group selections were actually just a casting couch activity for entertainment industry bigwigs, and currently, all active girl group members on the screen were backed by one or several of these big shots.

    This could also reference the operations in the neighboring K-pop industry, where those dazzling girl group members on stage were, in truth, just ythings for the conglomerates.

    Now that Yang Hao himself had be a bigwig in the entertainment world, he was quite curious about this so-called selection activity.

    Hmm, I should go ahead and scout for my brothers first.

    See if it really is as morally bankrupt as the rumors say.

    It''s said that the bigwigs in the industry favor those with a deep foundation in dance because they often have stronger professional skills!

    Yang Hao followed Feng Chong to the 34th floor where the selection was taking ce.

    This entire floor was the territory of the Artiste Department, with several dance studios where artists usually practiced their basics.

    "Mr. Yang, just let me know if you think any neer has potential, and leave the rest to me."

    As they walked, Feng Chong tactfully stayed half a step behind Yang Hao, speaking in a hushed tone.

    Yang Hao understood the subtext in his words all too well; basically, whatever neer caught his eye had a high chance of ending up in his bed!

    MD!

    So this is the life of a bigwig, huh!

    Too corrupt!

    But...

    Why do I feel a bit excited about it?

 Chapter 280 247, Generous Pregnancy Reward! (Request for Monthly Votes)

    Lanjiang Bay Phase Three.

    Yang Hao parked his car in the underground garage.

    Just as he was about to go upstairs, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind him, "Husband~"

    Yang Hao was all too familiar with that voice; without looking, he knew it was Meng Chacha!

    But he was here to see Yibao today and hadn''t nned to go to Meng Chacha''s ce at all, so it was unexpected to run into her in the parking garage.

    Yang Hao stopped awkwardly, then turned around to see Meng Yuyu and Yu Lili walking hand in hand toward their parking spot, seemingly justing out of the elevator, ready to go out.

    "Husband, do you have other friends living here?"

    Meng Yuyu asked with a cheerful smile.

    "Hmm."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    "Husband, go ahead with your business then."

    "Lili and I were just about to go out. If you need us, send me a WeChat message anytime~"

    After saying that, Meng Yuyu yfully winked, her message implicit in her gesture.

    "Okay!"

    Yang Hao didn''t bother exining further and strode into the elevator hall of Building 8.

    As his figure disappeared, Meng Yuyu let out a sigh of relief and turned to ask Yu Lili, "Did I act normal just now?"

    "Pretty normal, yeah!"

    Yu Lili nodded, then said with confusion, "But, didn''t you want to ask if he was going to see Sun Xinyi?"

    "Is that even a question?"

    Meng Yuyu shrugged lightly, "Of course he was going to see Sun Xinyi!"

    "But if he doesn''t say it himself, I can''t point it out. It would make him feel embarrassed."

    A few days prior, Meng Yuyu had encountered Sun Xinyi in the parking garage, where both had casually chatted, aware of each other''s existence.

    Yet, at the same time, both had tactfully not mentioned the encounter to Yang Hao.

    Some things are better left unspoken.

    And how could Meng Chacha, a thoughtful little bitch like her, do something to annoy her own husband!

    She would only have happy days if her husband was happy!

    Meng Chacha understood this principle well, which was why she even regretted calling out "Husband" earlier.

    She should have pretended not to see him!

    Just now, it was a reflex to shout out, and she couldn''t control it.

    Mm, she would be more cautious in the future.

    In such situations, it was better to pretend not to have seen anything!

    Meng Chacha silently reflected in her mind.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao, who had already taken the elevator, was giving a mental thumbs-up to the sensible little bitch.

    There were always posts by women on the inte about simr issues.

    For example: Husband gives a hundred thousand a month but is hardly ever home, should I divorce him??

    You''ll see that the top replies often go like this.

    [What husband, that''s the goddamn God of Wealth.]

    [No need for a hundred thousand, fifty thousand will do, I pray every day he lives long.]

    [Divorce? Are you crazy? If he keeps giving money, I''d be okay even with serving his mistress during her postpartum recovery.]

    [...]

    In reality, there are indeed many who have either had an ideological copse or have seen the light.

    Because you only realize after experiencing it that love and marriage are, in fact, just so-so.

    To put it selfishly, one should still treat oneself better in life.

    The sincerity you give may not be met with sincerity in return, but rather ingratitude!

    And Meng Chacha, you could say she''s a clear-headed person, or you could say she''s the epitome of materialism without a bottom line!

    It all depends on the angle from which you view it.

    "Yuyu, I truly admire you."

    "If it were me, I really couldn''t do it," Yu Lili remarked by her side.

    "Didn''t you also not ask just now?"

    Meng Yuyu asked with augh in return.

    "I..."

    Yu Lili gave a wry smile, "I don''t have the right to."

    In front of Yang Hao, she always appeared under the guise of a clone, to put it crudely, she was just a freebie.

    What right did she have to inquire about who Yang Hao was going to meet!

    "Let''s go, we''re off for a feast!"

    "And then shopping~"

    Meng Yuyu pressed her car key, and the lights of her recently purchased Maserati shed promptly.

    She was now living the life she had always dreamed of, staying in a luxury house, driving a luxury car!

    If she were to crave more than this, that would be ungrateful.

    They got into the car, and then Meng Chacha''s phone suddenly pinged. It was a bank notification of a deposit.

    Yang Hao had just transferred two million to her. Read new chapters at empire

    She quickly opened WeChat, and Yang Hao had just sent her a message as well: Don''t skimp when shopping.

    "Thank you, husband!"

    "Mua~"

    Meng Chacha replied swiftly and sent an "I love you" sticker.

    "What''s up, why so happy?"

    Yu Lili curiously nced at Meng Yuyu.

    "See for yourself."

    Meng Yuyu showed her the message on her phone.

    And when thetter saw the two-million deposit, her mouth dropped open in shock, "Is this a reward from Yang?"

    "It seems so."

    Meng Yuyu smiled and nodded her head, "So, you see, you must learn to be a sensible woman."

    "Yuyu, I''m totally convinced by you!"

    Yu Lili raised her thumb in acknowledgment, genuinely impressed.

    Elsewhere.

    Yang Hao had already arrived at Sun Xinyi''s home.

    But he was too fast; Sun Xinyi and Xu Yali hadn''t returned yet.

    After about fifteen minutes, Yang Hao finally heard the door open.

    "Yang?"

    "Boss!!"

    Seeing Yang Hao actually at home, both Sun Xinyi and Xu Yali were shocked.

    "I was having a meal nearby and thought I''d drop by."

    Yang Hao found a casual excuse; he had found out about Sun Xinyi''s pregnancy through "System" and couldn''t reveal that.

    "Uh, I''m going to take a shower."

    "You guys chat~"

    Xu Yali tactfully returned to her own room, even thoughtfully closing the door behind her.

    "Where have you been?"

    Yang Hao walked over to his dear Yibao and took her small hand to ask.

    "Went to the hospital."

    Sun Xinyi leaned her head on Yang Hao''s shoulder.

    "Are you feeling unwell?"

    Yang Hao''s tone was caring, but inside he was eager.

    Come on, spill the beans!

    My Yibao!!

    "I''m not unwell."

    Sun Xinyi paused, then looked up into Yang Hao''s eyes and said, "Yang, I''m pregnant!"

    "Pregnant?"

    "That''s great!!"

    "So amazing!!"

    "As expected of my Yibao!!"

    Yang Hao could no longer suppress his excitement, scooping Sun Xinyi into a princess carry and holding her in his arms, he even spun around twice just like many scenes from TV dramas.

    Meanwhile, Sun Xinyi was somewhat baffled; she had assumed Yang Hao would be shocked or taken aback!

    Instead, he showed none of that and jumped straight to tion!

    But obviously, Sun Xinyi was delighted with Yang Hao''s reaction.

    On the way back, she had been pondering how Yang Hao would react to the news.

    Happy or conflicted.

    She wondered if he''d want her to have the child!

    Now, all questions were unnecessary.

    His ecstatic reaction was definitely supportive of her having the child.

    Although she had already made that judgment.

    But Sun Xinyi still asked, "Yang, should we have this child?"

    "Is that even a question?"

    "Of course, we must have it!!"

    Yang Hao set Sun Xinyi down on the couch and seriously said, "Starting tomorrow, you don''t have to go to work!"

    "Lili,e out for a second!!"

    Yang Hao then called out to Xu Yali''s room.

    Thetter had imed to return to her room but had actually been eavesdropping at the door the entire time.

    Upon hearing her boss''s call, she waited a few seconds for appearances, then emerged from her room: "Boss, did you call me?"

    "Yeah."

    Yang Hao nodded, then instructed, "Go hire a nanny, a cook, a driver, and a bodyguard right away!"

    "They must be the best; sry is not an issue!"

    "Uh, okay."

    Xu Yali nodded, although she wanted to stay home for the gossip, she realized there was work to do.

    "There''s no need for all this fuss!"

    "I can manage on my own..."

    Sun Xinyi felt it was too wasteful and quickly shook her head.

    "No way!"

    "You have to listen to me on this!" Yang Hao insisted sternly.

    Sun Xinyi knew Yang Hao was thinking of her and the baby, so she didn''t argue further. But now it was the end of the workday, and seeing her best friend''s pleading eyes, she suggested, "Everyone''s off work now. It''s not easy to hire people at this time. Let''s wait until tomorrow."

    "Fine."

    Yang Hao nodded, acknowledging that hiring people now would indeed be problematic.

    Seeing Yang Hao rescind the order, Xu Yali was overjoyed, casting a grateful look at her best friend.

    But then Yang Hao gave another order: "Lili, you have another task tomorrow, buy a fully furnished vi with no less than a thousand square meters of usable area, there''s no budget limit."

    "Ah?"

    "Buying a house too?"

    Xu Yali was taken aback.

    "Yang, this house is enough!" Sun Xinyi''s current residence was 330 square meters, and she felt it sufficed.

    Yang Hao, however, shook his head: "We''re going to have more people in the house in the future; this ce won''t be enough. Trust me!"

    "Boss, so there''s no budget limit?" Xu Yali weakly inquired.

    "Right, no limit!"

    Yang Hao nodded affirmatively, given this was Jiangcheng and not Capital City or Hucheng, he was confident in his statement.

    Sun Xinyi''s NPC-specific consumer funds had only spent around forty to fifty million so far, leaving about 4.5 billion. Then "System" had given another ten billion for childrearing, meaning he had 14.5 billion to improve the living standards for Yibao and her unborn child.

    That didn''t include Yang Hao''s own assets. His n was to first use the allocated 14.5 billion, and if that wasn''t enough, he''d use his money. He didn''t want his woman and child to be entirely dependent on "System" for support!

    "Got it, boss."

    "I promise toplete the task!"

    Hearing that she could buy a house regardless of price, Xu Yali was energized. Though the house wasn''t hers, and neither was the money, she could enjoy the process.

    Having assigned tasks to Xu Yali, Yang Hao then turned to Sun Xinyi, saying, "Xinyi, from now on, just focus on taking care of yourself. In a while, I''ll have finance transfer two billion to you to spendˇŞdon''t even think of saving money!"

    "And there''s also arge jewelry store that will be transferred under your name. If you feel like working after having the baby, you can go there and look around..."

    What??

    After hearing Yang Hao''s words, Sun Xinyi was momentarily dumbfounded.

    Two billion for spending money!

    And arge jewelry store!

    Could this be the rewards her man was giving her for getting pregnant??

 Chapter 281 248, not even letting off pregnancy, huh (seeking monthly votes)

    The little secretary, Xu Yali, was so shocked that she could even fit a fist in her mouth!

    Two hundred million!

    And arge gold store!

    This isn''t just her bestie getting pregnant,

    this is like striking a gold mine!!

    Should I also have one?

    Xu Yali initially only wanted to be a happy employee, but now her thoughts were beginning to waver!

    As people often say, "Loyalty is just due to theck of a high enough price for betrayal"!

    In the face of such a huge benefit, Xu Yali''s thoughts were already betraying her original intentions.

    Leaving aside thatrge gold store!

    The cash reward alone is two hundred million yuan!

    With that kind of money, why bother working at all, when you could just rx and be a happy, wealthy woman?

    "Yang..."

    Sun Xinyi opened her mouth slightly, not knowing what to say.

    She decided to have a baby willingly, not for the sake of demanding money or anything.

    Yet Yang Hao just handed out a reward of two hundred million yuan!

    Plus arge gold store, although she didn''t know the scale of it yet, given her man''s generosity, it must also be quite valuable.

    "Alright, go rest in the bedroom!" Stay connected through empire

    "The first three months are especially crucial to be careful."

    Yang Hao gently patted the still t stomach of Yibao and then asked, "By the way, how many weeks is it now?"

    "Six weeks."

    Sun Xinyi handed him the ultrasound report.

    "Hmm, in another seven or eight weeks, we''ll be in the safe period."

    As he spoke, Yang Hao ced his hand on Yibao''s smooth belly again: "Daddy wille in and take a look at you then."

    Sun Xinyi initially didn''t catch on, but after thinking it over for a bit, she understood what Yang Hao meant. Her pretty face turned crimsonˇŞafter all, her bestie was still beside her!

    As for Xu Yali, she was silently scoffing to herself: What kind of amorous nonsense is this? You won''t even let her off while pregnant, huh!

    Yang Hao, being experienced, knew that a woman''s desires can be stronger because of hormonal changes during pregnancy.

    So when she enters the stable period, it is possible to have some in-depthmunication, just be careful and not too intense.

    Yang Hao didn''t leave that night; he stayed and had a good night''s sleep with his dear Yibao.

    However, the little secretary, Xu Yali, had it tougher, being ordered around by Yang Hao to do various chores.

    The next day, she even got up early to make breakfast.

    After breakfast, Yang Hao told Sun Xinyi to rest at home while he and Xu Yali went downstairs to the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group together.

    "Lili, don''t have any distractions, just focus on being a good employee!"

    On the way to thepany, Yang Hao said to Xu Yali with a chuckle.

    He had felt that since announcing the pregnancy reward to Sun Xinyist night, this little secretary began having thoughts of hooking up with her boss.

    Actually, Xu Yali''s overall qualifications were quite good, but Yang Hao didn''t want this highly rated "AS" employee to go off and have a baby!

    He was in need of workers right now; there had to be someone to do the work!

    If everyone ran off to have children, what would happen to his massive business!

    Oh right, he also had to be cautious with Director Cai, trying to take alternative approaches when reporting to her.

    But Director Cai was rather conservative, and no other ways had been found yet.

    Hmm, he would give it a try in a bit.

    Yang Hao silently calcted in his mind.

    Among the women around him, when it came to business management skills, it had to be Cai Meichen, which meant Director Cai definitely could not go off to have a baby!

    After listening to Yang Hao, Xu Yali just pursed her lips quietly without saying anything. She understood her boss well enough.

    He just wanted to keep her working, didn''t he!

    But as for men...

    Heh heh!!

    The little secretary felt that if she really wanted to, she could make it happen.

    It was just that she hadn''t made up her mind yet.

    Firstly, she had reservations because her bestie and the boss were in that kind of rtionship.

    Secondly, she indeed had a strong sense of ambition, and she actually wanted to prove herself in her work.

    The president''s office.

    The joint appearance of Yang Hao and Xu Yali surprised both Wang Bingru and Fan Linlin.

    Usually, Xu Yali woulde to work with Sun Xinyi, but today, it was Yang Hao, the big CEO, who had changed ces.

    Moreover, they came to work together. Could it be that they were togetherst night?

    Or was it just a coincidence?

    Both were specting silently in their minds, but Fan Linlin was just being nosy. She hadn''t been in the president''s office for long, and based on her observations, she was certain that the rtionship between the beautiful Secretary Sun and the boss was not normal.

    Other people, she had not figured out yet.

    Wang Bingru''s thoughts were moreplex. Since getting to know Yang Hao, her original worldviews had been overturned.

    She saw the luxurious life of her older cousin and witnessed the "brother-inw''s" generosity.

    Moreover, some incidents at the birthday banquet for her great-uncle made her desire for strength intensify.

    Because of the presence of this "brother-inw," her once-divorced cousin was living a life so enviable that even her cousin in Capital City couldn''tpare, and their aunt''s family was shamelessly ttering them. At the birthday banquet, other guests were also extremely respectful towards her boss.

    Wang Bingru, a girl from a small city, was so determined in her studies precisely to change her fate and improve her family''s living conditions.

    But now, a shortcut appeared right in front of her, and to say that she wasn''t tempted would be impossible.

    So when she saw that her close colleague, Lili, seemed to have taken a shortcut too, her thoughts became even more active.

    Yang Hao, of course, didn''t know the many thoughts of this "little auntie," mainly because his mind was preupied with more pressing concerns, and he hadn''t gotten around to considering Wang Bingru.

    The Huang Family.

    Zhao Yueshan and his son, Zhao Jinlong, made another visit.

    Originally, Zhao Yueshan had said they would wait three days, but he couldn''t withstand his son''s persistent whining and cajoling, and they ended up visiting again on the second day.

    "Old Zhao, you''ve been especially attentive to metely," said Huang Dazhong cheerfully as he poured tea, teasing with a smile.

    "Isn''t it perfectly normal to take interest, since we are about to be inws?" Zhao Yueshan asked with a smile in return.

    Upon hearing this, Huang Dazhong didn''t respond right away, but instead took a sip of his tea before replying, "Old Zhao, I would indeed like for our two families to be united by marriage, joining forces!"

    "But this sort of thing depends on Qing''s own will. If she agrees, I naturally support it with both hands, but if she doesn''t wish to, then there''s nothing I can do."

    Huang Dazhong spoke very politely.

    But Zhao Yueshan, an old hand at this, could naturally hear the nuances in his words. The previous time he brought up the marriage proposal, Huang Dazhong had agreed without hesitation, but now he was saying it depended on Huang Qing''s opinion.

    Could it be that the young man from yesterday wasn''t an actor?

    Zhao Yueshan''s brows twitched slightly, finding it unlikely.

    A hundred and fifty million invested on the spot, don''t make meugh!

    Yet the state of utter confidence Huang Dazhong was in couldn''t be faked.

    "Uncle Huang, wasn''t everything agreed upon before?" asked Zhao Jinlong, unable to hold back any longer.

    "Why does it now depend on Qing''s wishes?"

    "When did I agree?"

    "We only discussed it, there wasn''t a final decision."

    Huang Dazhong gave Zhao Jinlong a cold look. It was disrespectful for a junior to suddenly interrupt a conversation between elders, especially with such an interrogative tone. Did he really think him, Huang Dazhong, to be so amiable?

    "You said we''d invest, and you''d marry Qing to me. You can''t go back on your word!" Zhao Jinlong said anxiously.

    "Business is business, and marriage is marriage!"

    "There''s no need to conte the two!"

    Previously, in the process of negotiating the cooperation, Huang Dazhong could only be led by the nose, suffering a great deal of humiliation.

    Now that Dazhong Commerce and Trade had ovee the debt crisis, his backbone was naturally stronger. Today, in particr, he could get some payback, especially given that he was dealing with a junior like Zhao Jinlong; Huang Dazhong''s tone was naturally very firm.

    "This..."

    Zhao Jinlong clenched his teeth, his chubby face trembling with fat.

    "Old Huang, how are you considering the investment?" Zhao Yueshan asked as he felt increasingly that something was amiss and hurriedly threw out a straightforward question.

    "Investment?"

    Huang Dazhongughed, "Old Zhao, weren''t you there yesterday?"

    "Mr. Yang invested one hundred and fifty million, and this morning I already settled the debts with the bank and suppliers."

    "The clients from the Combat Nationality are already on their way here."

    "He really invested?"

    Zhao Yueshan, who had been quiteposed, raised his brow in surprise. Although he had already judged the situation by Huang Dazhong''s reactions, he still found it unbelievable.

    "Is there any falsehood in such matters?"

    "Although Mr. Yang is young, he is generous and was willing to offer timely help," Huang Dazhong said with a chuckle.

    However, his words contained hidden barbs, praising Yang Hao for his magnanimity and timely help, while also subtly deriding Zhao Yueshan for trying to take advantage of a crisis.

    Zhao Yueshan, the seasoned trickster, fully understood the subtext. He calmly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then spoke, "Old Huang, you''ve encountered a benefactor!"

    "May I ask about the background of this Mr. Yang?"

    Zhao Yueshan couldn''t help but believe now that Huang Dazhong would not be showing such an attitude if he hadn''t secured the investment.

    "I only know that he is the new owner of Haojue and the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. Other than that, I''m not aware," Huang Dazhong answered casually, sharing the information Yang Hao had mentioned at the dinner table.

    In fact, it wasn''t difficult to look up information about Yang Hao, as both Tianmei Media and Jiangcheng Newspaper Group were publicly listedpanies.

    Yet Yang Hao had intentionally concealed his identity as the owner of Tianmei Media, ying it low-key, and if the other party wanted to investigate further, that was out of his control.

    "So, he is the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group," Zhao Yueshan nodded slightly. The market value of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group wasn''t particrly high, but with official backing, a seasoned yer like Zhao Yueshan concluded that Mr. Yang was a powerful figure not to be trifled with.

    "Uncle Huang, that guyst night and Qing..." Zhao Jinlong, once again unable to contain himself, wanted to bring up the previous night''s events. But halfway through, he felt it might be inappropriate, as it would expose his own antics with a minor inte celebrity in the car.

    He was still not giving up on Huang Qing, so he changed his approach, "Uncle Huang, I''m willing to offer an 18.88 million dowry, what do you think about the marriage between me and Qing?"

    "I''ve already said, it''s up to Qing!"

    Huang Dazhong spread his hands; he would have been heartbroken to marry his daughter to such a walking gas canister if it wasn''t for the family facing extinction.

    Now that thepany had weathered the crisis, not to mention 18.88 million, even 1.8 billion wouldn''t sway him.

    "Uncle Huang, that guy might not be reliable. Our families have known each other for so many years..." Zhao Jinlong still didn''t want to give up. Last night, he had dreamt of rolling in the sheets with his goddess, only for the dream to switch to catching Huang Qing and Yang Hao being intimate in the car, which angered him awake.

    Right as Zhao Jinlong finished speaking, the courtyard suddenly filled with the roar of a car engine.

    Since the tea table was next to the floor-to-ceiling window, all three subconsciously looked out into the yard, then saw a yellow Lamborghini Aventador pull into the parking spot.

    Huang Qing got out of the car soon after...

    "What??"

    "Since when did Qing get an Aventador!" eximed Zhao Jinlong, surprised with his mouth agape. This was a supercar worth tens of millions, which even his father was reluctant to buy for him.

    There were two sports cars in the Zhao family garage at the moment, one a Porsche 911 and the other a second-hand Ferrari 458.

    The Porsche 911 was only an entry-level car in the real rich second-generation circle, whereas the Ferrari 458 was worth over four million, but it still couldn''tpare to the Lamborghini Aventador that Huang Qing drove back.

    Zhao Yueshan also furrowed his brows, knowing the Huang family''s situation well; Huang Dazhong didn''t have the spare cash, which implied that the car was very likely a gift from Mr. Yang.

 Chapter 282 249, boss, that wont work there! (asking for monthly passes)

    I actually misjudged!

    I thought he was just an actor!

    Zhao Yueshan had always considered himself strong in judging and using people, yet this time he had made an error in judgment.

    The main reason was that he had never seen such a way of doing business before, a deal worth 150 million, discussed in just about ten minutes!

    Perhaps they had made contact before, and that day was merely a formality.

    Yes, that was very possible.

    Zhao Yueshan gave himself a way out.

    At this moment, Huang Dazhong was also somewhat stunned. His daughter had always driven a BMW X6, but today she had returned with a sports car worth tens of millions.

    And you could tell the car was brand new, not a second-hand one.

    While the three men each harbored their own thoughts, Huang Qing had already entered the house. Because Zhao Jinlong''s Maybach was in the yard, Huang Qing knew the Zhao father and son were there, so she politely greeted Zhao Yueshan but ignored Zhao Jinlong.

    "Qing, what''s with that car?"

    Huang Dazhong asked.

    He naturally guessed that the car was probably bought by Yang Hao. He asked this deliberately for the Zhao father and son to hear, especially since Zhao Jinlong had just been making a fuss about an 18.88 million dowry.

    Now, without mentioning anything, Mr. Yang had bought a supercar worth tens of millions!

    "Hao bought it for me."

    Huang Qing replied truthfully. She was here to pack her things, nning to move all her stuff to Number One Mansion.

    She used to stay at home asionally before, but now the situation was different. Since Yang Hao had bought her a vi, that was their home, and she needed to stay there!

    Seeing his guess was right, Huang Dazhong''s face immediately showed a smile. He then asked, "Qing, are you two dating?"

    "Yes!"

    Huang Qing nodded seriously.

    Upon hearing this, Zhao Jinlong was utterly taken aback. He hade today still harboring a sliver of hope, not even minding that Huang Qing had just been out having fun with someone in a car the night before!

    In Zhao Jinlong''s view, he had made a huge sacrifice. However, Huang Qing was already together with that man.

    "Qing, are you being foolish?"

    "So he bought you a Lamborghini, but I can buy one too!"

    "Whatever you want, I can buy for you as well!"

    Zhao Jinlong now only wanted his goddess to change her mind and didn''t care at all if he had the ability to do so, recklessly making promises.

    Watching his disappointing son, Zhao Yueshan was speechless.

    Just because of a woman, his son had be like this. The huge enterprise at home truly couldn''t be entrusted to him, or else it wouldn''t be long before it would close down.

    As the saying goes, conquering a kingdom is easy, maintaining it is hard.

    Many enterprises were ruined in the hands of the second generation.

    Just look at the former richest man of Jin Province. After taking over his father''s business, he married a female celebrity in a high-profile manner, and then went on with all kinds of antics. In just a few years, he went bankrupt!

    As for Zhao Jinlong''s words, Huang Qing naturally scoffed. She coldly hummed, then said to her father Huang Dazhong, "Dad, I''m here to pack up my things and n to move all my belongings out."

    "Ah?"

    "Move where?"

    Huang Dazhong was somewhat surprised. His daughter did have a house outside, but that ce was more like a temporary residence, with most of her belongings at home. But now, it seemed like his daughter intended topletely move out!

    "Hao bought me a vi; we''re going to live there."

    Huang Qing directly used "we," and after saying this, she disdainfully nced at Zhao Jinlong, as if to say: Hao also bought me a vi, now you go buy one!

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    "Bought another vi??"

    Huang Dazhong was even more shocked, even though he was a worldly man who knew many wealthy people.

    But to splurge like Yang Hao wasn''t thatmon, actually.

    "It''s just a vi!"

    "Qing, I can afford it too, as long as you''re with me, I''ll buy one for you!"

    Perhaps reading the look in Huang Qing''s eyes, Zhao Jinlong said through gritted teeth.

    "You''re going to buy it for me, is that it?"

    This time Huang Qing did respond to Zhao Jinlong, she retorted, and then took out a property deed from her purse and threw it at Zhao Jinlong: "Go buy it then!"

    Huang Qing just happened to have dealt with the property certificate that morning at the real estate center, and she had just returned from there.

    Seeing Zhao Jinlong''s persistent bothersome entanglement, she simply tossed the property document his way.

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    Knowing Zhao Jinlong, she was certain he couldn''t cough up the fifty-plus million for a house, dead or alive!

    Not to mention him, even Zhao Yueshan would need to think it over carefully, although the Zhao family had assets worth several hundred million, to mobilize sixty-some million in liquid funds was still pressuring.

    Cash and assets are entirely different matters!

    It''s like those residents in Capital City or Hucheng, many of whom im to have assets worth tens of millions, but it''s quite difficult for them toe up with a million in cash because their so-called assets are all tied up in their houses.

    Zhao Jinlong flipped open the property deed, and his small eyes bulged.

    Sole ownership!!

    Number One Mansion??

    Though inexperienced, Zhao Jinlong, being a second-generation from a privileged background, still knew what was valuable; he quickly caught the critical information on the property certificate.

    Sole ownership!

    This indicated the house was truly bought for Huang Qing, not like many tycoons who im to give houses but actually just grant residency rights, which have nothing to do with the woman once the rtionship is over.

    Number One Mansion, on the other hand, was a symbol of wealth and status.

    A vi there would cost at least several tens of millions!

    Zhao Jinlong knew that his dad would never give him tens of millions just for his romantic pursuits!

    And as for himself, let alone tens of millions, he couldn''t evene up with millions.

    Zhao Yueshan, afraid of his son squandering money, kept a pretty tight leash on his spending money.

    "A Lamborghini Aventador, a vi in Number One Mansion."

    "That guy must be crazy!!"

    Zhao Jinlong cursed through his teeth, but felt a sense of helplessness rising within.

    The previous dowry of 18.88 million was something he had to beg his dad for a long time to agree to, getting so much money from him was simply out of the question.

    Zhao Yueshan nced at the property certificate casually, then stood up from his seat: "Mr. Huang, let''s leave it at this for today, I have matters to attend to at mypany!"

    Zhao Yueshan was tactful enough to know that staying any longer was pointless.

    Moreover, his son had been continuously embarrassing him, so he didn''t want to stay another second longer.

    He said goodbye to Huang Dazhong and walked out.

    "Mr. Zhao, let me escort you."

    Huang Dazhong was still polite in seeing him off.

    Seeing the two leave, Zhao Jinlong gloomily looked at Huang Qing, who, in turn, simply ignored him.

    "Qing, let me tell you, that kind of man is utterly unreliable!"

    Zhao Jinlong said resentfully, then sullenly walked away.

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    A momentter, after seeing off Zhao Yueshan and his son, Huang Dazhong returned to the house. He picked up the property deed from the tea tray and nced at it, saying, "This is thergest standalone house in Number One Mansion!"

    Huang Qing nodded, the property deed listed the area as over eight hundred square meters, but the actual usable area exceeded one thousand square meters.

    And the actual usable area of the Huang Family''s vi was only over six hundred square meters.

    "Qing, what exactly is your rtionship with that Mr. Yang?"

    At that moment, Huang Qing''s mother, Luo Yunfang, walked over.

    She was the kind of traditional woman who stayed out of sight when the men were discussing business, but she was aware of what had happened in the living room.

    "We are together, but we won''t get married."

    Huang Qing replied straightforwardly.

    "Does he have a family?" Luo Yunfang frowned and pressed.

    "He doesn''t, he''s divorced, with a daughter."

    "But someone like him is unlikely to marry again."

    Huang Qing was very clear about this, and as for her, marriage was not important at all; ever since meeting Yang Hao, she didn''t even want to consider other men, let alone get married.

    "This is your own business, as long as you''re happy with your decision."

    Being at the level of Huang Dazhong, he also took a very light view of marriage. If Yang Hao had been an ordinary person, that would be different, but it was perfectly normal for someone of his status not to remarry.

    "Qing, you still need to think carefully!"

    Of course, Luo Yunfang still hoped her daughter would get married, but she also knew her opinion wasn''t going to make much of a difference; she was merely expressing her viewpoint.

    As the three of them were talking, Huang Ji, who had been up ying all night and had just woken up, came down from upstairs with bed hair: "Sis, you''re back."

    "I actually wanted to ask you something. Last night, at the game, there was this small-time actress, an artist from Tianmei Media, who said Tianmei had a new boss named Yang Hao."

    "It''s not Brother-inw, is it??"

    Huang Ji had been convinced that Yang Hao was his brother-inw ever since he saw him, because that brother-inw had quite the presence!

    "Yes, Tianmei Media is his enterprise."

    Huang Qing nodded. Just a few days ago, big-time director Zhang Kaigang''s nephew, Zhang Tianzu, caused trouble at the club, and it was Yang Hao himself who had stepped in to handle the situation.

    "Holy shit!"

    "Really?"

    "My brother-inw is too awesome!"

    Huang Ji suddenly felt fully awake, and sidling up to his sister, he said with a grin, "Sis, talk to Brother-inw for me, will you? I want to try acting. If Ind a hit role, it could be more profitable than doing business!"

    Huang Ji had previously started a new mediapany, signing a bunch of female inte celebrities, only to end up losing twenty to thirty million.

    Lately, he felt idle and was not inclined to start another business, thinking he didn''t have the right material for entrepreneurship!

    "Act? What acting!"

    "In a few days, you''ll start working at thepany, starting from the bottom!"

    Before Huang Qing could respond, Huang Dazhong took over the conversation. He only had this one son, and naturally wanted to train him to take over the business.

    "Dad, I really didn''t inherit your business gene."

    "You should let my sister run thepany. Right now, I just want to get into entertainment..."

    Huang Ji shrugged, then turned to Huang Qing with a sycophantic look: "Sis, help me out!"

    "I am your own brother~!"

    Huang Qing rolled her eyes at her brother somewhat speechlessly: "Do you think just anyone can be an actor? It''s not that easy!"

    "I think I have the talent."

    "I have over two hundred thousand fans on Kuaiyin!" Huang Ji pulled out his phone to show off for a bit, then emphasized, "I didn''t buy them, they''re all real fans!!"

    "We''ll see!"

    "I''m going to pack up my stuff."

    Huang Qing thought her brother was just fickle and couldn''t be bothered with him.

    "Sis, I''ll help you..."

    Huang Ji was preparing to tter his sister, but his gaze shifted and he caught sight of the Lamborghini Aventador parked in the yard.

    "Holy shit!"

    "Whose Aventador is that?"

    For a second-generation wealth like Huang Ji, he had a special love of supercars, but like Zhao Jinlong, their fathers would never buy them multimillion-dor luxury cars.

    If they wanted to buy one, they would have to rely on themselves!

    Seeing an Aventador parked in his own yard, his eyes instantly lit up: "Sis, did you drive it back?"

    "Where are the keys?"

    "Lend them to me for a spin!"

    Huang Ji couldn''t wait as he rubbed his hands together.

    Seeing this, Huang Qing wore an expression of disbelief, wondering when her brother would truly grow up.

    Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    CEO''s office.

    Cai Meichen was bending slightly, her hands braced against the desk, her eyebrows twisted into knots, and she whimpered, "Boss, that''s not okay there!"

    "Don''t..."

    The voice stopped abruptly as Director Cai bit down on her lip, and a fine film of sweat appeared on her forehead.

    In her mind, an involuntary melody of Jay''s famous song began to y...

    A long whileter.

    It seemed not so painful anymore, even somewhat pleasantly soothing.

    Yang Hao, feeling quite pleased with his sessful n.

    Director Cai had such outstanding abilities that it would be a waste for her to stay at home and have babies.

    This way, she wouldn''t get pregnant, and there was no need for an umbre.

    It was the perfect solution!

    Some time passed.

    Mr. Yang casually spent a few billion and then sat down on the boss''s chair, looking satisfied.

    Cai Meichen nced at the bad boss with a look of grievance, about to speak, but Yang Hao spoke first: "I''m nning to make you the Deputy CEO of the group. I might even entrust the entire group to you in the future!"

    "What?"

    Cai Meichen was initially surprised, then a wave of ecstasy washed over her.

    For a career-oriented woman like her, there''s nothing more exciting than a promotion.

    "What, don''t you have the confidence to manage the entire group?" Yang Hao teased with a chuckle.

    "I do!"

    "I have confidence!"

    Cai Meichen quickly asserted herself, already forgetting she was supposed to scold the bad boss for his outrageous behavior.

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    The process of reporting work this time was quite intense.

    Cai Meichen always felt the pressure, but the thought of her imminent promotion made her feel that this PY trade was worth it.

    "Oh, Qiqi invited me to have dinner at Sister-inw''s ce tonight, Boss, are you going?"

    Cai Meichen asked after straightening her clothes.

    "Qiqi hasn''t told me yet, do you want me to go?"

    Yang Hao asked with interest.

    Cai Meichen knew about her boss''s rtionship with his grand-niece, Jiang Yuqi.

    But little nanny Jiang Yuqi was still unaware of the rtionship between her master and her little aunt.

    So if the three of them were together, there would definitely be a very subtle atmosphere.

    "I was just asking casually."

    Cai Meichen shook her head; she didn''t actually hope that Yang Hao would go, she just wanted to know if Jiang Yuqi had mentioned it to him.

    "Then let''s go."

    "It''s a good opportunity to visit Mrs. Jiang!"

    Yang Hao particrly emphasized the words "Mrs. Jiang" with great weight to highlight the difference in seniority between him and Cai Meichen.

    After all, Cai Meichen was supposed to call Jiang Shuyun Sister-inw.

    Sure enough, after hearing Yang Hao''s words, Cai Meichen was somewhat speechless; she was actually younger than Yang Hao.

    But if you counted from Jiang Yuqi''s perspective, she was indeed a whole generation senior.

    "By that logic, can I start calling you Aunt in the future?"

    Yang Hao continued to tease in a good mood.

    To be honest, the title "Aunt" did feel quite fitting, especially since his surname was Yang.

    If Cai Meichen called him "Hao''er," the atmosphere would instantly peak.

    Well, they could cosy these two roles in the future.

    That would definitely feel different.

    While Yang Hao was lost in his thoughts, Cai Meichen didn''t want to be alone with this BT boss anymore and quickly fled the office.

    After Cai Meichen left, Yang Hao didn''t stay long in the office either; instead, he went to the social media operation center, having not seen his aunt, Li Manni, for several days.

    From both a boss''s and brother-inw''s perspective, he felt he should pay her a visit.

    However, his timing wasn''t great, as Li Manni was in the middle of recording a video in the studio.

    The performance of the social media operation center was outstanding; the scale had already expanded several times since its establishment, including building an indoor studio.

    Currently, the followers of Jiangcheng Observation were at 2.9 million, and it looked as if they would soon break through three million!

    For an ount that was only about a month old, this was quite explosive.

    As the director of the social media operation center, Li Manni deserved much of the credit. Because she appeared every day on the Jiangcheng Observation ount, she had also gained arge following of fans because of her looks.

    Li Manni had also registered a personal lifestyle ount named Manni Says, which had already reached 1.56 million followers!

    Lately, this aunt of his was focused on working hard and building her career, almost single-handedly doubling the market value of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Of course, the market value bubble was stillrge, and unless Yang Hao cashed out immediately and left the scene, it was very likely to fall back downter.

    "Hao,"

    Yang Hao stood outside the studio, watching his aunt work when Liu Zifeng''s voice suddenly sounded behind him.

    Turning around, Yang Hao asked, "How are you adapting?"

    "Very well!"

    Liu Zifeng replied with a beaming smile and then put on a sad expression,menting, "But it''s just too hard to see you."

    "I thought thating to Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, we brothers could see each other often!"

    "Turns out, it''s not much different than before."

    As they spoke, Liu Zifeng had already sidled up to Yang Hao, and he said in a low voice, "Bro, I have to tell you something interesting. A few days ago a beauty added me and offered me money to sleep with her..."

    "Then what?"

    Yang Hao asked nonchntly.

    He had facilitated this situation after all. He had been at Natasha''s apartment to kill time, and then a software engineer from next door had taken an interest in him and asked for his Weixun handle.

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    Yang Hao had given her Liu Zifeng''s Weixun instead. Later, Liu Zifeng had mentioned in Weixun that a beauty had added him but didn''t mention the follow-up. Today, it seemed, that follow-up was going to be revealed.

    "For a chance to make money, I''d definitely go!"

    Liu Zifeng winked suggestively and said, "No joke, that beauty had amazing skills, and well..."

    "Cough, cough, it seems like she wasn''t very satisfied with me though."

    "Did she pay you?"

    This was what Yang Hao was really interested in; he wanted to see if his good brother could actually make money off this situation.

    "No."

    "I''m not really short of that kind of money!"

    Liu Zifeng shrugged his shoulders, then bragged, "But I realized I could actually make money from this, which shows that we older men still have a market, right!"

    Yang Hao nodded in agreement; he wasn''t just on the market, but was in hot demand by various women.

    Not to mention far-off cases, take the college junior Chen Ruohan, for example; her Weixun messages were non-stop these past few days, persistent indeed.

    After chatting for a while, Li Manni finally finished shooting.

    She had actually noticed Yang Hao earlier, and after putting down the sound equipment, Li Manni immediately came out of the studio, smiling and calling out "Brother-inw."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "Have you been working too hardtely?"

    "You''re like half of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s empire now!"

    After Jiangcheng Observation became popr, the value of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group almost doubled, so internally, people joked that Li Manni was holding up half of the group.

    Li Manni was a bit embarrassed and blushed slightly, "Brother-inw, you shouldn''t say that!"

    Since she started working, Li Manni had been under a lot of pressure, as outsiders believed she had climbed thedder through her connections.

    Even though this was indeed true, she was still eager to prove herself, so she had been working exceptionally hard.

    Of course, besides wanting to prove herself, she was also working hard to repay the affection her brother-inw had shown her, as Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was Yang Hao''s business.

    "Hao, you guys talk, I''ll head out first."

    Liu Zifeng tactfully excused himself. As he left, he winked at Yang Hao, with a look that said look how considerate your brother is.

    Yang Hao then went with Li Manni to her office.

    "Manni, don''t work too hard, make sure you get some rest."

    Yang Hao saw that his little aunt was somewhat haggard and said to her caringly.

    "Okay, okay."

    Li Manni nodded obediently, poured a cup of tea for Yang Hao, and asked, "Brother-inw, do you have time this weekend?"

    "Xixi mentioned a couple of days ago that she wanted us to take her to the amusement park."

    "Alright."

    "It''s been a while since I took the little girl out for fun."

    Yang Hao readily agreed, and then the two of them chatted over tea about recent work and life.

    When he was with his younger aunt, Yang Hao would let down all his guards,pletely rx, and really considered the younger aunt, whom he had watched grow up, as family.

    However, the System seemed to not allow their rtionship to remain simply as kinship.

    Ding!

    Detected that Li Manni has evolved into a big boss, defeat her for rich rewards!

    The System''s voice resounded unexpectedly in Yang Hao''s mind.

    And it was just one prompt with no follow-up.

    Uh?

    What the hell is this situation??

    Yang Hao was astonished and looked at his younger aunt sitting across from him.

    Did I hear it wrong?

    My aunt is a big boss??

    Before, when buffs and wild monsters appeared, Yang Hao wondered if there would be big bosses in the future!

    But shouldn''t the System, with its nature, first establish a close rtionship before revealing whether she''s an NPC or a buff?

    Why is it still giving prompts then!

    Is this a pre-warning of the big boss''s arrival?

    Yang Hao''s mind was filled with question marks.

    Seeing Brother-inw''s gaze suddenly "heat up," Li Manni felt a little flustered, especially since the area he was looking at happened to be her chest.

    Li Manni wasn''t one to wear suggestive clothing, but during video recordings, she wore a rather formal zer. It''s just that her figure was so good that even a fitted zer without intentional exposure seemed to pressurize her chest, as if it were about to burst forth.

    "Brother-inw..."

    Li Manni called out in a low voice.

    "Uh."

    "I got a little distracted just now."

    Yang Hao picked up his teacup and took a sip, to calm his shock.

    ording to the practices of state-owned media, the shorter the content of the news, the bigger the issue.

    Now, the System only provided one reminder.

    My younger aunt has evolved into a big boss, defeat her for rich rewards!

    The richness of this reward must surely surpass all previous ones.

    So, the System is telling me to fight the boss!

    Yang Hao looked at his younger aunt again, he couldn''t bear to fight her!

    At most, it would be spanking her butt during deeper interactions in the future...

    Thump thump.

    At this moment, someone knocked on the office door.

    And this knocking also interrupted Yang Hao''s drifting thoughts.

    "Manni, the female author you scheduled an appointment with has arrived," said Xu Wenqian as she stepped into the office.

    "Uh, Mr. Yang, hello!"

    Xu Wenqian, who was previously busy with other things and did not know that Yang Hao had arrived, promptly greeted him upon seeing the CEO sitting in the office.

    "Hmm, Manni, you go ahead with your work!"

    "Wenqian,e with me to the parking lot."

    After speaking, Yang Hao stood up and walked out.

    Xu Wenqian didn''t know what the CEO wanted her for but still quickly followed him.

    "Manni has been working quite hardtely, hasn''t she?" Yang Hao asked as they walked.

    "Yes, she often works overtime until nine or ten o''clock." Xu Wenqian nodded earnestly.

    "It''s okay to persuade her to work less overtime, and when you have time, hire a cook who can make meals for you and Manni, I will pay for the sry, get the best one," Yang Hao continued to speak as they walked, on the one hand, he genuinely felt sorry for his younger aunt, and on the other hand, this was also paving the way for the uing boss fight.

    He had to let his younger aunt feel his care for her.

    "Uh?"

    "Okay!!"

    Xu Wenqian was first surprised and then quickly nodded her head, her heart bursting with joy. Ever since she clung onto her good friend''s coattails, her life had been getting better and betterˇŞliving in avish house, driving a luxury car, and now there would even be housekeeping services.

    She couldn''t imagine how amazing it would be to cling directly to Mr. Yang''s coattails.

    Speaking of which, Mr. Yang also seemed to be getting handsomer.

    That CEO aura of his was getting stronger!

    As Xu Wenqian was lost in her thoughts, the two had already arrived at the parking lot.

    Yang Hao came today in a Wenjie M9, he opened the trunk, and took out two Patek Philippe shopping bags and handed them to Xu Wenqian, "The one on the left is for Manni, the one on the right is yours."

    In the past, when Yang Hao waspleting tasks, he bought many Patek Philippe watches, and he had always kept the two-million-dor one for Li Manni.

    "I have one too?"

    "Thank you, Mr. Yang!!"

    Xu Wenqian recognized the Patek Philippe shopping bags and was instantly overjoyed.

    "Hmm, go ahead!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand nonchntly and then prepared to go deal with business at Tianmei.

    "Mr. Yang, may I ask what''s the difference between these two?"

    At that moment, Xu Wenqian curiously asked because she noticed the shopping bags looked the same and seemed to have no difference, so why distinguish left from right?

    Yang Hao nced at Xu Wenqian and smiled, "You''re better off not knowing."

    Same?

    What a joke!

    One''s over two million, the other is an entry-level piece for just over two hundred thousand!

    That''s a tenfold difference!

    Our kind-hearted Mr. Yang didn''t immediately reveal this cruel truth but drove off with poise.

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    "What''s the deal!"

    "It''s just the same, right?"

    Xu Wenqian looked again at the two shopping bags, even the packaging boxes inside seemed to have no difference whatsoever.

    She took the Patek Philippe shopping bag and returned upstairs.

    At this time, Li Manni was in the lounge with a female writer named Ai Li, discussing a coboration.

    The other party''s new book was about to beunched, and they were hoping for promotional support from Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, of course, for a fee.

    Actually, such matters didn''t require the best-selling author Ai Li to handle personally, but Since she was in Jiangcheng to discuss the rights development cooperation for her new book with Tianmei, she made the trip herself.

    She and Li Manni got along quite well and quickly reached a consensus on their coboration.

    When Xu Wenqian returned, the two were no longer talking about work; they''d moved on to discussing their experiences with social media.

    "Manni, this is from Mr. Yang," Xu Wenqian said, handing over the shopping bag in her left hand to Li Manni while Ai Li was taking a sip of coffee.

    "Wow!"

    "Patek Philippe, huh!" Ai Li set down her coffee cup and remarked.

    "Ai Li, do you know about Patek Philippe?"

    "I''m really curious, what''s the difference between mine and Manni''s?"

    As she spoke, Xu Wenqian also ced her shopping bag on the table.

    "I only know a little bit," Ai Li said with a smile and a nod. "But I need to see the actual watches."

    "Ai Li, then please take a look..."

    Xu Wenqian was intrigued, then she and Li Manni began to unpack the packaging together.

    Upon seeing the different styles of two watches in the boxes, Xu Wenqian had already spotted the difference because Li Manni''s watch looked morous, while hers seemed more ordinary.

    "This is a Gondolo series pearl watch!" Ai Li eximed with a shocked expression upon seeing Li Manni''s watch.

    "Ai Li, is this watch very expensive?" Wenqian asked curiously.

    "Of course, it''s expensive, over two million!" Ai Li said, her face showing immense envy, and then turned to Li Manni,menting, "Manni, it was your boyfriend who gave you this watch, right? He''s really too generous!"

    "No, not generous, it should be calledvish!"

    Li Manni herself didn''t expect a watch to be so expensive, but when Ai Li mentioned "boyfriend," her heart still raced; her brother-inw''s kindness to her was something no boyfriend could match!

    Who else''s boyfriend would give her a mansion, a luxury car, and arrange a job? Moreover, without his financial support in the early years, she might not have been able to attend Jiangcheng University, and her university life wouldn''t have been sofortable.

    There was once a term, "child bride," and while she wasn''t raised from a young age, her brother-inw''s influence had been present everywhere since her high school days.

    "Ai Li, what about my watch?"

    "How much is mine worth?"

    Wenqian was now concerned about the value of her watch.

    "Yours is a basic model, probably around two hundred thousand," Ai Li replied.

    "What?"

    "Two hundred thousand!"

    If it hadn''t been for theparison with Li Manni''s two-million-dor watch, receiving a watch worth over two hundred thousand would surely have made Xu Wenqian scream with excitement.

    But now, she felt an inexplicable sense of lossˇŞtruly, withoutparison there''s no harm.

    No wonder Mr. Yang said it was better not to know!

    Indeed, there would be a psychological gap!

    Sigh~

    I shouldn''tpare myself with Manni; I should be thinking that Mr. Yang gave me a watch worth over two hundred thousand.

    It''s equivalent to my annual sry.

    Right, I''ll post on social media to show off!

    I''ll feel better then!

    Xu Wenqian had a strong ability to self-regte; she immediately took several morous photos of her Patek Philippe watch and posted them on social media: Hard work pays off, rewarded by the boss!

    There''s actually a skill to showing off on social media. If the picture can show impressive content, keep the text simple to highlight the picture. If the content shown by the picture is average then embellish it with good text.

    However, truly impressive people often don''t feel the need to show off on social mediaˇŞthey simply have no need to!

    Tianmei Media.

    Yang Hao had just arrived at the office when Feng Chong came looking for him with a big smile, "Mr. Yang, Xiong Xiaoyan wants to report on her work, do you have some time?

    "Xiong Xiaoyan?"

    Yang Hao found the name familiar, he thought for a moment, and quickly matched it with a female star from his memory.

    Xiong Xiaoyan was known in the entertainment industry for her good figure, and her fans liked to call her "Bear."

    Male fans, on the other hand, preferred to call her "big bear!"

    Nothing else, just big!

    "She wants to report work to me?"

    Yang Hao nced at Feng Chong, suspecting there was something fishy going on.

    "Mr. Yang, about the three trainees you liked yesterday, I''m still negotiating. Xiong Xiaoyan happened to be at thepany today, and she admires you quite a bit..." Feng Chong said, his eyebrows about to take off, implying something Yang Hao readily understood.

    This was the unspoken rule of the entertainment industry!

    To get good resources, one needs a backer, or at the very least, to sweet talk the boss!

    What Yang Hao was unaware of was that all the female artists under Tianmei were looking for opportunities totch onto him.

    What''s the use of impressing directors? Securing the boss could skyrocket one''s career.

    "Hmm, let here over."

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly.

    A little unspoken rule, what harm could it do to me!

    Let the skewed practices of the entertainment industry blow in all they like; I want to see just how shameless these people can be!

    "Alrighty!"

    Feng Chong left with a grin, and momentster, there was a knock on the office door.

    "Come in."

    Without looking up, Yang Hao casually responded, his gaze shifting towards the door.

    Then, Xiong Xiaoyan, the female star Yang Hao had only seen on television before, walked into his office.

    She was wearing a tight red hip-hugging dress, her shapely thighs wrapped in the ck pantyhose that men adore. She wasn''t the extremely thin type, and could even be criticized for being slightly overweight on camera.

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    In fact, it''s such figures that are the healthiest and the most enjoyable.

    Those female stars who weigh only about a hundred pounds look terrifyingly skinny in real life, all bones, and let''s not even talk about how they feel to touch.

    "Mr. Yang, I never expected you to be so young~"

    "So handsome!"

    Xiong Xiaoyan closed the office door behind her and then began to coo her praises.

    Her words weren''t entirely ttery, thoughˇŞwhile she had heard that the new boss was young, hearing and seeing were quite different matters.

    Especially since the boss was actually quite handsome, not at all losing out to some of those popr "uncle-aged" male actors.

    As for proactivelying here to kiss up, Xiong Xiaoyan initially had some resistance, as it was like opening a mystery boxˇŞwhat if the boss turned out to be ugly and greasy?

    But now, she felt no burden at all and actually thought she''d gotten a great deal.

    Even if this man had no power or influence, he''d be fine just as a card buddy!

    "Director Feng mentioned you had some work to report to me?"

    Yang Hao asked earnestly.

    "Yes!"

    Xiong Xiaoyan approached the desk with a sunny smile, and with a seductive smile, said, "Mr. Yang, I recently learned how to tie fishing knots with my tongue, want to give it a try?"

    "That skillful?"

    Yang Hao pretended to be surprised, but inwardly he was even more astonished.

    He had thought that this female star would start with some preliminaries after her arrival.

    He never expected her to be so direct.

    Indeed, high-end social interactions are conducted in the most primal ways.

    Like Director Dai, Chief Chen...

    After Feng Chong left, Yang Hao had specially looked up information about this Xiong Xiaoyan online; she was also a well-known actress, having starred in many films and TV shows, one of her more popr roles being a virtuous and simple sister-inw.

    Yang Hao had seen that drama and had never imagined that the virtuous and simple sister-inw in the series could be so sultry in real life!

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    She truly deserved to be an actress!

    Such acting skills were incontestable!

    Yang Hao silently marveled inwardly, but the actress Xiong Xiaoyan had already crawled under the desk and started to demonstrate her skills...

    MD!

    This is the entertainment circle!

    Sure enough, this circle is really messy!

    Hiss...

    One second, Yang Hao was cursing, and the next second, he was thoroughly conquered by the actress''s talent.

    She was indeed a professional!

    Nice~!

    Ding!

    Detected intimate rtionship with Xiong Xiaoyan.

    Entering intimate rtionship person processing program...

    Name: Xiong Xiaoyan

    Age: 28

    Overall quality score: 66

    (Note 1: This intimate rtionship person''s overall quality score is below 70, cannot be converted to NPC! Cannot be converted to buff! Cannot be converted to wild monster!)

    (Note 2: Intimate rtionship persons with an overall quality score between 65~70 have a certain chance of being converted to a cannon cart!)

    (Note 3: Defeating a cannon cart randomly drops a certain amount of cash, with a certain chance of dropping Attribute Points, Skill Cards)

    Detected Xiong Xiaoyan meets the standard for conversion to a cannon cart.

    [Yes][No] Convert?

    After Xiong Xiaoyan finished her "work report," the voice of the System rang in Yang Hao''s mind.

    There''s such a thing as a cannon cart, too?

    Is there going to be a minion next?

    Yang Hao looked down at the actress who was earnestly licking up some high-quality protein.

    Her figure and looks were indeed good; her low score was probably due to her extensive experience.

    After all, the entertainment industry is a big dye vat, where clean people like Xiao Yinqiu are rare.

    But something is better than nothing!

    A cannon cart is a cannon cart, at least it''s not a free gig.

    So, Yang Hao resolutely chose [Yes].

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful.

    Cannon cart Xiong Xiaoyan online!

    Reward: Maintenance fund of five million for the cannon cart!

    Friendly reminder: The cannon cart has a working mode, each refueling canst for a month of work, and every day it will randomly earn a certain amount of cash for the host!)

    Ding!

    Cannon cart refueled.

    [Yes][No] Start work mode?

    Huh??

    Can this work??

    Yang Hao''s initial thought was just to experience the hidden rules of the entertainment circle.

    He never expected a cannon cart to have this kind of function.

    Refueling once to work for a month?

    Earning money every day for him!!

    This is no mere cannon cart!

    It''s more like a walking printing press.

    If he cultivated a few more cannon carts, in the future, he might genuinely be able to lie back and rx.

    Refuel once, work for a month, earn Gold Coins every day!

    What is new energy?

    Charging, hydrogenationˇŞall pale inparison.

    This is the real new energy!

    I shall name it: Super Protein!!

 Chapter 285 252, Aunt Takes Refuge (Seeking Monthly Ticket)

    Xiong Xiaoyan had an early debut and had been striving in the entertainment industry for over a decade, adeptly navigating various unspoken rules. After forming a good rtionship with her boss, she didn''t proactively make any demands.

    Because she knew that making demands at this time was foolish behavior, and men actually despise women who actively solicit.

    What she needed to do was to perform her services well and make the bossfortable and happyˇŞthat was enough.

    With such positive interactions initially, only when thepany starts some major projectter could the boss remember her.

    Yang Hao was very satisfied with this sensible "little cannon," especially since she even had a "working mode," which greatly pleased him.

    It was a bit like that popr game recently, where catching a Paru meant you could have it work for you.

    The "little cannon" needed fueling once to work for a month, which was very nice!

    Not long after Xiong Xiaoyan left, Tianmei Media''s HR Manager Ye Peng came to discuss recruitment for the president''s office with Yang Hao.

    If it were any other department, Ye Peng, as the HR Manager, would have the final say, but the president''s office was specialˇŞall the personnel had to be approved by Yang Hao, the president.

    When the Chen Brothers left, they took with them the Director of the President''s Office and three secretaries. However, the scale of Tianmei Media''s President''s Office wasrger than Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s, so with the departure of four people, there were still six remaining, enough to maintain normal operation.

    They onlycked a Director for the President''s Office, which created a situation akin to having no leader.

    "Mr. Yang, do you think we should open recruitment or do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"

    After reporting the current situation of the president''s office, Ye Peng asked for Yang Hao''s opinion.

    "Leave the position of Director and first secretary of the President''s Office vacant for now, and fill the other openings through recruitment."

    Logically, it would be better if the President''s Office were staffed by trusted insiders, but embarrassingly, Yang Hao currently had no one he could use.

    He nned to have Xu Yalie over and temporarily take on the role of the first secretary. He was quitefortable with this little secretary, and as for the Director of the President''s Office, Yang Hao intended to ask Director Cai, who had just opened two paths, for a rmendation.

    "Mr. Yang, for the recruitment, do you have any particr requirements?"

    Ye Peng asked again.

    "Particr requirements?"

    Yang Hao looked at the HR Manager, feeling there was an implication in his words.

    "Ahem, like having a talent for dancing, or being articte, something along those lines?"

    Ye Peng probed tentatively.

    He was aware of Xiong Xiaoyaning in to report on her work, so he judged that the new boss was that kind of man!

    Yang Hao had no idea what the HR Manager was thinking; otherwise, he would certainly have retorted: Be clear, what kind of man do you think I am!

    Faced with an actress who is especially eager to advance, I, as the boss, am giving her an opportunity for progressˇŞis there a problem with that?

    It''s all for the greater good of thepany''s development!

    Once the actresses advance, thepany''s performance will naturally improve!

    "You decide, mainly someone smart, sensible, and capable. I like those who are a bit more astute!"

    Yang Hao casually waved his hand. He remembered that he had previously used the [Insightful Eye for People] skill to check out Ye Peng, and the system rated him as "double A," so his capabilities should be fine.

    "Mr. Yang, I understand. I will implement it immediately."

    "Don''t worry, they will definitely be capable!"

    Ye Peng was good at catching the key points, andbined with Xiong Xiaoyan''s report on her work, he immediately understood the direction of his efforts, thinking that this must be made clear to the boss since it was the first task entrusted to him.

    Seeing Ye Peng''s expression, Yang Hao was rather speechlessˇŞwhat do you understand!

    This guy had definitely got the wrong idea!

    But Yang Hao felt that it was still necessary to give subordinates some room to showcase their abilities.

    Just then, Yang Hao''s WeChat message alert sounded.

    It was from Wang Jingru: Mr. Yang, does the offer you made before still stand?

    Yang Hao didn''t have much contact with this "Aunt," having met her only once at the birthday banquet of Wang Xueru''s father.

    That gathering was quite lively, but it ended on a sour note when Sun Jixing touched Fang Yan''s thigh and the party disbanded in a bad mood.

    Yang Hao wasn''t aware of what happenedter, but it was easy to guess that Old Mr. Wang and Wang Jingru must have been furious, as what Sun Jixing did was embarrassingly disgraceful.

    Yang Hao recalled his interactions with Wang Jingru, which should be work-rted. This beautiful and mature woman was currently working at Global Film and Television in Capital City, with over ten years of experience in the industry. At that time, she had discussed the issue of divorce with her sister Wang Xueru, expressing her concerns about not finding suitable work if she returned to Jiangcheng.

    At that time, Yang Hao had promised she could work at Tianmei Media, and now this "Aunt" was reaching out via WeChat, likely about that matter.

    Yang Hao immediately replied: Of course, it counts!

    Although he didn''t know what had transpired between Wang Jingru and Sun Jixing, from the message Wang Jingru sent, it was very likely that they had indeed divorced or at least were living apart, and once separated, a real divorce wouldn''t be far off.

    After thinking it over, Yang Hao added: We just happen to have a vacancy for the Director of the President''s Office here; are you interested?

    Capital City.

    Wang Jingru had already packed her bags. After returning from Jiangcheng, she and Sun Jixing had another big fight, not just over her cousin Fang Yan''s situation, but also because she had once again discovered Sun Jixing''s ambiguous rtionship with another female subordinate.

    Just as she had told her sister Wang Xueru, she was fed up with this kind of lifeˇŞthere are either zero or countless instances of infidelityˇŞso she decisively chose to divorce.

    Sun Jixing did not choose to hold back but revealed his ugly side when it actually came time to divorce, with various reasons for not dividing or dividing less property. Wang Jingru didn''t want to haggle with him and decided to leave everything to herwyer.

    After more than a decade in Capital City, what Wang Jingru found hardest to let go of was her ten-year-old son.

    The reason she hadn''t divorced earlier was also because of the consideration of giving her child aplete family, which is a reason many struggling couples have not divorced.

    But what left Wang Jingru somewhat disheartened was that when she and Sun Jixing were divorcing and she asked her son whom he wanted to follow, the father or the mother, her son chose to follow his father.

    It wasn''t actually that Sun Jixing was such a great father or that Wang Jingru was an ipetent mother, it was mainly because both parents were busy with work and over the years, the child had lived more with his grandparents, so his rtionship with them was stronger; choosing to follow his father, in reality, meant staying with his grandparents.

    But what her son wished for most was for his parents to be together, which was now clearly impossibleˇŞbroken mirrors could not be mended!

    As a well-educated woman like Wang Jingru, it was impossible to tolerate her husband''s long-term infidelity and emotional abuse, especially so as Sun Jixing also had a gambling problem. There was a time he lost more than two hundred thousand and had only calmed down recently, but gambling was addictive, who knew if he would rpse in the future.

    "I still don''t know what you''re thinking, going back to Jiangcheng isn''t just to seek refuge with that Mr. Yang? Let me tell you, he''s not a good person either. What kind of decent CEO would take a fancy to a divorced old woman with an extra burden!"

    "Dream on if you''re counting on him to arrange a good job for you!"

    Sun Jixing scoffed with cold mockery.

    To Wang Jingru, whether or not she had Yang Hao had nothing to do with the divorce. After all, he was just someone she had met by chance. It was just that his offer to provide a job could save her some detours after returning to Jiangcheng.

    But Yang Hao''s response just now was indeed a surprise to her.

    Being the director of the CEO''s office is a very important position in anyrge group, part of the core leadershipyer, all the more so in arge entertainmentpany like Tianmei.

    From Wang Jingru''s current position, if she were to go directly to Tianmei Media as the director of the CEO''s office, it would actually be a promotion.

    For Wang Jingru, who was in a very bad mood, this was also a constion.

    "I don''t need you to worry about my business anymore!"

    Wang Jingru replied coldly. At this moment, someone knocked on the door, and Wang Jingru went to open it to find her best friend, Zheng Qianqian, had arrived.

    The two were university ssmates and roommates whose friendship hadsted over a decade. Unlike Wang Jingru who married early, Zheng Qianqian was still unmarried. Currently, she was a travel blogger with over five hundred thousand followers on Kuaiyin, making a decent ie with a lot of freedom in her schedule.

    She came to help Wang Jingru pack her things, and afterward, they would drive back to Jiangcheng together.

    On the way, Zheng Qianqian could shoot some materials, effectively bncing work and life.

    In fact, Zheng Qianqian had long been urging her friend to divorce, as infidelity was bad enough, let alone gambling which was even worse. Such a man was certainly not worth keeping.

    She didn''t greet Sun Jixing and busied herself with moving the luggage down to the car.

    After all the luggage was loaded, Wang Jingru stood downstairs and looked up at the building. She had been in Capital City for more than a decade, lived here for seven or eight years, and now was about to leave; she felt aplex mix of emotions.

    "Let''s go, stop looking. Thendscapes ahead are ones you haven''t seen before!"

    Her best friend Zheng Qianqian patted Wang Jingru on the shoulder.

    "I hope so."

    Wang Jingru took a deep breath and then quietly got into the passenger seat.

    "What are your ns after returning to Jiangcheng? Are you going to rest for a while first?"

    The car started, and Zheng Qianqian asked.

    "I might work at Tianmei."

    "Tianmei? Tianmei Media?" Zheng Qianqian was somewhat surprised.

    "Yes, that''s Tianmei Media." Wang Jingru nodded.

    "Not bad, you''ve already found a job. I thought you had no ns!"

    "But working at a bigpany like Tianmei means you might have to start all over again, right?"

    Zheng Qianqian was certainly aware of Tianmei. Before she became a self-media creator, she also worked in the entertainment industry, handling publicity-rted jobs. Later, as Kuaiyin swept the nation and the self-media industry rose, not wanting to be a corporate drone anymore, she quit her job to make videos.

    "I shouldn''t need to start over. I know the boss of Tianmei Media, he said I can be the director of the CEO''s office!"

    Wang Jingru had nothing to hide from her best friend.

    But hearing this, Zheng Qianqian exploded: "What, director of the CEO''s office? Did I hear that right?"

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    "That''s Tianmei Media we''re talking about. The director of the CEO''s office is part of the top management with real power!"

    "Wait, Jingru, since when did you know the boss of Tianmei Media? It doesn''t seem like you''ve ever mentioned it!"

    Wang Jingru replied, "I met him during my trip home for my dad''s birthday; he''s my sister''s boyfriend."

    "What?"

    Zheng Qianqian''s face showed shock once again. "Your sister managed to snag the CEO of Tianmei Media?"

    "So you''re saying the CEO of Tianmei Media is practically your brother-inw??"

    "Jingru, if youe into wealth, don''t forget your friends!"

    Zheng Qianqian eximed with dramatic sentiment.

    Wang Jingru shook her head slightly, "That''s what it says in the WeChat message, but I''ll only know the details when I get there!"

 Chapter 287 254, The Little Kitty Looking for a Patron (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

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    "Hanhan, your brother-inw is family; if you tell him what happened, he''ll definitely help you!"

    "Right, brother-inw?"

    Fang Ke took over the conversation, but he wasn''t very familiar with this brother-inw either and asked again uncertainly. Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "That''s right, go ahead, I''ll take care of it for you!"

    "Umm, it''s just that Director Feng from the artist department implied that I should apany the leadersˇ­"

    Chen Ruohan softly repeated what Feng Chong had said to her.

    Someone as slick as Feng Chong naturally wouldn''t leave any evidence; it was mainly an initial contact, still at the probing stage. Chen Ruohan was using this as a pretext to talk to Yang Hao.

    "Do you really want to debut in that girl group?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Of course, it would be great if I could join. Tianmei Media is one of the top entertainmentpanies in the country, and I''ve loved singing since I was little. In fact, my mother is also a singer."

    "Your mother is a singer?" Yang Hao asked in surprise.

    "Yes, but she''s a singer in a performing arts troupe, not very famous."

    Chen Ruohan added, but she had many secrets she hadn''t mentioned. Her mother was actually the mistress of some leading figure in a performing arts troupe, and she was just a love child. Because of this status, she had been particrly sensitive since she was young; her mother intentionally taught her how to please her father.

    And in the year she turned 12, her so-called father was imprisoned for financial issues, leaving her and her mother without support.

    Such a background gave her a severeck of security, and her mother''s long-term indoctrination of money above all else had taught her how to please men.

    As a result, at 19, her level of maturity far surpassed her peers. While her roommates and ssmates were still dreaming of beautiful campus romances, she was already nning how to sell herself for a good price.

    Because her mother had always told her that a girl must sell herself when she''s young and beautiful and not to waste time on insignificant people and things.

    It was her unique upbringing and her mother''s constant brainwashing that had shaped the Chen Ruohan of today.

    Yang Hao, of course, had no idea of the girl''s background; he just felt that she was pretty savvy, possessing a maturity not found in girls of her age bracket.

    "Brother-inw, do you have influence at Tianmei? Please help Hanhan!"

    At this point, Fang Ke, the Roaring Heavenly Dog''s young uncle, spoke up again.

    Chen Ruohan was secretly sizing up Yang Hao, gauging the reaction of this handsome uncle. Because of her upbringing, she was drawn to older men.

    Handsome and wealthy older men were her ideal type, and Yang Hao perfectly matched that fantasy.

    Especially since he could give away a million-dor G-Wagon as a birthday gift; this made her full of anticipation towards the handsome uncle before her.

    "If you trust me, then sign the contract with Feng Chong and join Tianmei Media. I guarantee no one will force you to do anything you don''t want to."

    Yang Hao said with a smile.

    From his understanding of this little green tea and the way she was looking at him, she didn''t need any forcing at all. It was quite restrained to not pounce on her.

    "Brother-inw, isn''t this too hasty? What if Hanhan is bullied after signing the contract?"

    Chen Ruohan hadn''t even spoken when Fang Ke, the Roaring Heavenly Dog''s young uncle, seemed a bit flustered.

    "Yang, I''ll listen to you!"

    That''s when Chen Ruohan spoke with conviction.

    This little green tea decided to take a gamble!

    She was showing her loyalty to the handsome uncle, knowing that many men fell for this, especially sessful ones. You choose to trust them, they feel aplished at bing someone''s life mentor.

    To prove they were right, they would offer the necessary help.

    "Hanhan, maybe you should think about it more, this is a big deal!"

    Now Fang Ke was somewhat worried because Chen Ruohan had told him something serious earlier, saying that the leaders at Tianmei wanted her to sleep with them.

    What if, after signing the contract, they made improper demands? Would his goddess really have to sleep with an old man?

    He hadn''t even touched her finger!

    Yang Hao looked at the Roaring Heavenly Dog''s young uncle somewhat speechlessly; it was he who had just asked for his help.

    "Yang, should I contact Director Feng now?"

    Chen Ruohan didn''t pay attention to Fang Ke, but looked at Yang Hao instead.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Call him now and have hime over, and tell him I''m here too."

    "Okay."

    Chen Ruohan agreed, then dialed Feng Chong''s number in front of Yang Hao.

    "Not... thisˇ­"

    Fang Ke was bbergasted, looking between the two.

    Suddenly he felt like he was superfluous; his opinions seemed to be ignored by both of them.

    By then, Chen Ruohan had already gotten through to Feng Chong, telling him she had made up her mind and decided to sign with Tianmei Media.

    At first, Feng Chong told Chen Ruohan toe to thepany to sign the contract, but when he heard that Yang Hao was there, his attitude did aplete 180. He said he would be right there and then hung up.

    In less than half an hour, Feng Chong appeared at the cat caf¨¦ with the contract already drafted.

    Although he hadn''t known why Mr. Yang was with Chen Ruohan, he was certain she must be one of Mr. Yang''s people, or would definitely be in the future, and he probably couldn''t afford to offend her.

    "Mr. Yang, why are you personally intervening in such a trivial matter!"

    "It was a failure on my part..."

    As soon as Feng Chong sat down, he started with a round of self-criticism.

    Chen Ruohan and Fang Ke were both stunned, their faces showing shock and disbelief.

    Especially as during Chen Ruohan''s audition, this Director Feng had been sitting in the C-seat of the judges'' panel, the top authority in Tianmei Media''s artist department.

    However, he was so submissive before Yang Hao, that even a fool could tell the difference in their respective statuses was enormous.

    And with Feng Chong calling him Mr. Yang, could he be the CEO of Tianmei Media???

    Coming to this conclusion, Chen Ruohan''s mouth fell open slightly, her expression growing even more shocked.

    She had inadvertently ttered the CEO of Tianmei Media ¨C what kind of divine luck was this!

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    She felt like she should go buy a lottery ticketter!

    "Brother-inw, are you still the CEO of Tianmei Media??"

    Havinge back to his senses, Fang Ke asked.

    Yang Hao nodded gently, then with an amused look in his eyes, he said to Chen Ruohan, "So you don''t have to worry about someone forcing you to do things you don''t want to do."

    "Rest assured, our Tianmei Media would never coerce artists into those kinds of under-the-table dealings!"

    "Right, Director Feng?"

    Feng Chong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, our Tianmei Media would never force artists into any under-the-table dealings!"

    While he was saying this, he was silently adding in his mind that it''s always the artists who volunteer!

    For instance, Xiong Xiaoyan today, who had brought him a little gift, was the reason Feng Chong had mentioned her to Yang Hao.

    White wouldn''t you? The female artists who want to engage in such deals with the boss form a queue; there''s no need for coercion!

    At this moment, Chen Ruohan was somewhat dazed as she silently reyed the entire event in her mind.

    Feng Chong hinted she''d better ept the implied offer from the leadership, and then Yang Hao turned out to be the CEO of Tianmei Media. Could he be the leader who wanted to engage in an under-the-table deal with her?

    If it really is him, I''m willing!!

    Chen Ruohan took another look at the handsome uncle sitting across from her, her heart racing as she saw her dream guy, her eyes bing tantalizingly enigmatic.

    Mr. Boss, please go ahead with those unwritten rules, I''m open to it!!

    At that moment, Fang Ke sighed with relief and chuckled, "Since Brother-inw is the CEO of Tianmei Media, then there''s no problem!"

    "Hanhan, you don''t need to worry about those unwritten rules anymore!"

    Hearing this, Feng Chong nced at the naive youngster and couldn''t help but curl the corners of his mouth upwards, thinking to himself: You''re too na?ve, kid!

    "Fang Ke, why don''t you head back to school? The discussions we have next will probably all be about work." Chen Ruohan gave Fang Ke a look, feeling that his further presence would just be like a third wheel.

    "Uh?"

    Fang Ke naturally didn''t want to leave; he was still hoping for a chance to have a private date with his goddess after Yang and Feng Chong left, perhaps to celebrate Chen Ruohan''s signing with Tianmei Media.

    He turned to Chen Ruohan, wanting to say something but noticed her pouting, clearly looking displeased.

    Right, I have to support my goddess''s career and can''t be a disruption to her work!

    With this thought, Fang Ke stood up from his seat and then said to Yang Hao, "Brother-inw, I will head back to school now."

    "Please take care of Hanhan!"

    "Sure, go ahead!"

    Yang casually waved his hand, having little regard for this Roaring Heavenly Dog of a brother-inw or frankly for Wang Xueru''s entire family.

    Wang Hong''e and her daughter Fang Yan were nothing but two giant snobs. During their time at the club, Fang Yan''s aunt had even sneakily tried to seduce him. These past couple of days, she hadn''t stopped sending him messages, and Wang Hong''e had even invited him over for dinner.

    And this Roaring Heavenly Dog of a brother-inw had been sucking up to Sun Jixing before Yang had revealed his identity, which goes to show that the whole family is cut from the same cloth.

    Fang Ke left the cat caf¨¦, ncing back every three steps, while Feng Chong also got up: "Mr. Yang, there are things to attend to back at thepany. You two have your chat."

    Feng Chong was very tactful. Naturally, he wouldn''t stick around and be a third wheel at such a time.

    So now, only Yang Hao and Chen Ruohan were left at the scene.

    Just then, a ginger cat happened to jump onto their table. Chen Ruohan seemed familiar with this cat; she stroked its head with a smile and said, "Big Ginger, have you missed me?"

    The ginger cat responded by rubbing against her arm.

    Yang Hao, watching the seemingly innocent girl and the adorable cat, felt a little dazed for a moment.

    What little green tea? She''s still just a girl!

    "Yang, have you ever kept a cat?"

    Chen Ruohan suddenly looked up and asked Yang Hao.

    "No."

    Yang Hao shook his head, not particrly interested in raising pets.

    "Would you mind keeping one?"

    Chen Ruohan shed her bright eyes at Yang Hao and added, "I''m very obedient, just like a little kitten."

    Yang Hao was taken aback; she was openly seeking a sugar daddy. This girl was indeed not simple.

    "Then you have to tell me, what are the benefits of keeping a cat?" Yang Hao asked with a smile.

    "Little kittens provide their owners with enough emotional value, they can also keep their ownerpany in bed, and most importantly, little kittens are very well-behaved. They only show up when their owner needs them..."

    Chen Ruohan spoke softly while petting Big Ginger.

    She appeared veryposed, but inside she was incredibly nervous, shocked by her own audacity. But such an opportunity was too rare to miss. Chen Ruohan, a girl who had alwayscked a sense of security and yearned for a father''s love, earnestly desired the affection of a handsome uncle like Yang Hao.

    "Ruohan, I''ve been needing to talk to you actually, and just happened to run into you here."

    At that moment, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Yang Hao, a voice that also sounded familiar.

    "Ah, Mrs. Yu."

    Chen Ruohan showed a trace of panic on her face, as if she were a child caught doing something wrong by a teacher.

    Well, she was indeed up to no good!

    However, Chen Ruohan''s mention of Mrs. Yu had matched the vaguely familiar voice with a name in Yang Hao''s memory.

    Yu Ranran, his girlfriend from his college days!

    What a coincidence, right?

    She had stayed at the university after her postgraduate studies to be a counselor, so theoretically, it was possible to bump into her at the cat caf¨¦ near Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College.

    Yang Hao turned his head to look and saw the familiar face, which had matured quite a bitpared with his memories.

    Yu Ranran was Chen Ruohan''s ss adviser, and Chen Ruohan had a performance at the uing school anniversary g. Yu Ranran just happened to need to discuss it with her.

    Seeing them at the cat caf¨¦, she had wanted toe over to talk, but after seeing the man who turned around, she froze instantly.

 Chapter 288 255, What is Xueru doing under the table (Asking for monthly tickets)

    "Yang Hao??"

    Yu Ranran had not expected to run into her first love here. Her alluring, peach-blossom eyes opened wide in surprise.

    The two had started dating in their sophomore year, and by their senior year, due to differing ambitions and ns for the future, they had parted ways.

    After graduating, Yu Ranran pursued postgraduate studies and eventually stayed on as faculty, while Yang Hao entered society, starting as a simple worker and eventually bing a small business entrepreneur.

    Latter on, Yang Hao met Li Manshu and they got married and had a daughter, and since graduating from college, the two had never seen each other again.

    She had heard from ssmates that this former girlfriend of his had remained single, but that was years ago, and now her current status was unknown.

    "Ranran, long time no see."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded at her. At the moment, Yu Ranran wasn''t alone; beside her was a woman who looked about 30, presumably also a teacher at Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College.

    "Mrs. Yu, Yang, do you know each other??"

    Chen Ruohan looked at them both with a puzzled face, her keen senses telling her that their rtionship seemed to be more than just acquaintances.

    "Hmm, old ssmates."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded. Their breakup had been amicable, without any messyplications.

    Meeting again after so much time had passed, Yang Hao felt nothing in particr beyond a sense of the passage of time.

    But Yu Ranran, who was only a year younger than he was, still looked quite young. She didn''t have the air of a married woman, which probably meant she wasn''t married yet.

    "Long time no see."

    After a moment''s hesitation, Yu Ranran replied softly and then turned to Chen Ruohan, "Hanhan, it looks like your solo performance at the school anniversary might have to be changed to a duet."

    "Oh."

    If this had been before, Chen Ruohan would certainly have cared a lot. A solo would have been a perfect showcase for herself, while a duet meant sharing the spotlight with others.

    But now, as an artist signed with Tianmei Media, Chen Ruohan no longer cared whether it was solo or duet; it was just a school anniversary. Besides, if the school didn''t let her perform solo, it was their loss.

    Just then, Yang Hao''s phone suddenly rangˇŞit was a call from Wang Xueru.

    "I''ll take a call, you two chat."

    He then stepped aside to answer the phone, the purpose of Wang Xueru''s call naturally concerning eating arrangementster.

    The two had an appointment with Wang Jingru at 6:00, and it was already 5:30.

    "I have a dinner obligation, I''ll take my leave first."

    "Hanhan, send my Weixun contact to Mrs. Yu."

    Yang Hao greeted the two women and then left the cat caf¨¦.

    Watching the suave departure of the handsome and dashing boss, Chen Ruohan felt a tinge of loss. They had just touched on the main topic when they were suddenly interrupted.

    But of course, the task given by the boss was taken very seriously by the "little green tea," who immediately sent Yang Hao''s Weixun contact to Yu Ranran.

    Actually, Yang Hao had been a bit cunning about it; he asked for his Weixun contact to be sent to Yu Ranran, not the other way around. This way, the choice was left to Yu Ranran.

    "Mrs. Yu, you and Yang were college ssmates?"

    "So Yang is also a graduate from our Finance and Economics College?"

    After sending Yang Hao''s business card, Chen Ruohan asked curiously.

    Yu Ranran nodded: "Indeed, he is a graduate of the Finance and Economics College."

    "Ah?"

    Chen Ruohan eximed in surprise, "Our Finance and Economics College has such an impressive alumnus? Then shouldn''t he be attending the anniversary celebration?"

    "Hanhan, was that guy really that impressive?"

    Just then, the woman who had walked into the cat caf¨¦ with Yu Ranran spoke up. She was a teacher from the youthmittee named Han Hui.

    The most pressing task for the Youth Committee was the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Finance and Economics College. The school had invited many distinguished alumni to the event, but the recently departed man wasn''t on that list.

    "Miss Han, you didn''t invite Yang, did you?"

    "He is the president of Tianmei Media, with a personal fortune of several billion!!"

    Chen Ruohan felt somewhat indignant on behalf of her boss.

    "What??"

    Yu Ranran, still somewhat in a daze, was utterly stunned. Although she hadn''t seen Yang Hao since their breakup, she had been silently keeping track of her ex-boyfriend''s situation.

    She knew that his business had been doing quite well, having opened five hotpot restaurants, and that he had married a young and beautiful wife. However, not long ago, due to issues rted to face masks, his hotpot restaurants had closed down, and it was said that he had also divorced his wife.

    The downfall of her ex-boyfriend in some ways validated her decision; so, when she learned this news, her feelings were quite mixed. There was no schadenfreude, but she certainly felt vindicated in making the right choice back then.

    She had sought stability, while Yang Hao had been intent on entrepreneurship.

    However, Chen Ruohan had just informed her that her ex-boyfriend had be the president of a multi-billion-dor conglomerate.

    She was, of course, incredibly shocked!

    "Hanhan, you''re not joking, are you?"

    "He''s really the president of Tianmei Media?"

    Inviting distinguished alumni had been Han Hui''s responsibility, and she had made every phone call herself. Among the alumni she could contact, the wealthiest one was worth around a billion or so.

    But if Yang Hao was truly the president of Tianmei Media, then he was worth several billionˇŞa major figure that the Finance and Economics College didn''t even know about. That was absurd!

    "Miss Han, this kind of thing can''t be faked. I''ve just signed a contract with Tianmei Media, and I am now officially an artist under theirbel."

    As Chen Ruohan spoke, she also showed off the contract she had just received.

    "Ah?"

    "You''ve signed with Tianmei Media??"

    Han Hui was shocked again. Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College did not have art students, and over the years, no graduates had made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry, let alone signing with a leading entertainmentpany like Tianmei Media.

    Yet Chen Ruohan, a current student, had achieved such a feat.

    "Ruohan, is Yang Hao really the president of Tianmei Media?" Yu Ranran asked with incredulous eyes.

    "Mrs. Yu, Teacher Han, you can go online and check it out!"

    Chen Ruohan shrugged her shoulders lightly, already slipping into her role, with an expression that said ''our boss is the best.''

    Han Hui quietly turned on her phone and typed in Yang Hao''s name.

    It was unclear whether it was Jiangcheng Newspaper Group or Tianmei Media''s doing, but someone had already prepared a Wikipedia page for Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao, male, 35 years old, President of Tianmei Media, President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group...

    "It''s true, oh my God! Our Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College actually produced such a remarkable person!"

    "I must report this to Secretary Zhang immediately!"

    "Wait, who made this Wikipedia page? Why isn''t his alma mater listed? He graduated from our Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College!"

    Han Hui prattled on as she took a screenshot of the information she found online and sent it to Zhang Wanjun, the head of the Youth League Committee.

    Yu Ranran, however, was feeling veryplicated as she also looked up Yang Hao''s information online, then stared at the details, lost in thought.

    Her ex-boyfriend had made it big, bing the president of a multi-billion dor group, a mixture of feelings could only begin to describe what she felt inside.

    Jiangting Private Restaurant.

    It was a high-end restaurant located by the riverside, very ssy, and Yang Hao arrived on time at the private room reserved by Wang Xueru.

    But at the moment, only Wang Xueru was in the private room, the beautiful mature aunt, her future office director, hadn''t arrived yet.

    "Big brother Yang..."

    Wang Xueru called out sweetly, then threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms.

    Yang Hao thought it was just a normal hug since they hadn''t had much in-depth interaction in thest few days, and it seemed natural for the beautiful married woman to want to be affectionate with him.

    But soon he sensed something was off, as the beautiful married woman''s hand started to wander, and then she whispered in his ear, "Big brother Yang, it''s been a long time since the range hood was fixed."

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao looked at the time; it was already six o''clock, and there was simply no time.

    "My sister is stuck in traffic, she''ll be at least half an hour."

    Guessing what Yang Hao was still worried about, Wang Xueru quietly said another sentence.

    In fact, she knew long before that her sister would be dyed by traffic, but she still insisted on Yang Hao arriving on time, clearly harboring ulterior motives.

    "Big brother Yang, I''ve also brought popping candy..."

    Wang Xueru whispered into Yang Hao''s ear while biting it.

    Okay, she came prepared!

    It''s just that for Yang Hao, half an hour was quite a stretch.

    But the atmosphere reached this point, and the beautiful married woman had mentioned she brought popping candy.

    Well, he had to use it!

    ...

    Half an hourter.

    Wang Jingru and her friend Zheng Qianqian entered the restaurant by the river.

    "Nice atmosphere, it seems that Mr. Yang takes this very seriously," Zheng Qianqian remarked, ustomed to taking notes, she was filming the interior of the restaurant with her phone, thinking about making a video.

    "Miss, our restaurant is one of the top private restaurants in Jiangcheng," said the slender greeter with a smile.

    Wang Jingru wasn''t really in the mood to look at the restaurant''s surroundings; she just wanted to finalize the work details with her brother-inw after their meeting, taking the first step towards her new life.

    "This is the room," informed the greeter.

    The room''s door was the double type, looking very luxurious. Currently, there was an attendant standing by the door.

    However, the attendant seemed to have a meaningful expression on his face.

    As per procedure, the greeter and the attendant were supposed to open both doors of the private room together for a grand entrance.

    But just before doing so, the attendant seemed to want to say something, hesitated, and ultimately said nothing before helping open the doors.

    Then, everyone saw that Yang Hao was the only one in the spacious room.

    "Huh, hasn''t Xueru arrived yet?" Wang Jingru asked, looking around in confusion.

    "Uh, she''s under the table." There was no way to make up a story for this; Yang Hao could only tell the truth.

    "Ah? What is Xueru doing under the table?" Wang Jingru was puzzled.

    "Her phone dropped under there."

    "Did she find it?"

    As she spoke, Yang Hao even pretended to look under the table.

    "Mmm, just about." Came Wang Xueru''s muffled reply from beneath the table.

    Wang Jingru hadn''t thought much of it, but her sister''s strange voice from under the table made her realize something as an experienced person.

    Zheng Qianqian was still filming with her phone, but now she, too, realized something was amiss and looked confused.

    It looked like her friend''s new boss wasn''t exactly respectable!

    And just as the atmosphere turned somewhat awkward, Wang Xueru finally stood up. She had been doing some tidying up; she couldn''t let her man be sticky and ufortable during the meal, could she?

 Chapter 291 257, take the opportunity to ask for monthly passes with Qiqi

    ```

    "Sister-inw, maybe I should still go back," Cai Meichen said, starting to back out. While speaking, she sneaked a nce at Yang Hao from the corner of her eye.

    "It''s sote, don''t bother yourself anymore. We have plenty of rooms anyway!" Jiang Shuyun was naturally unaware of Cai Meichen''s concerns and continued to insist warmly.

    "Yeah, Aunt, don''t go," Jiang Yuqi chimed inughingly.

    Seeing that both of them insisted, Cai Meichen no longer persisted. She stole another nce at Yang Hao with the corner of her eye, thinking that locking her door at night might be safer, to avoid any awkwardness.

    However, momentster, Cai Meichen''s WeChat chimed with a message from Yang Hao. It read just three words: Don''t lock the door!

    Cai Meichen looked up at Yang Hao instinctively, and he, with a mischievous smirk, pursed his lips at her.

    After pondering, she replied to Yang Hao on WeChat: Boss, spare me tonight, please!

    Director Cai didn''t know this type of message would have the opposite effect. Far from being a refusal, it could actually stimte the boss''s desire to conquer, serving as a form of flirtation.

    At 11 p.m., everyone returned to their rooms.

    The young nanny threw herself into Yang''s arms as soon as she entered the room. Recently, her master had been staying out at night, which made her feel very insecure, and she had some grievances too. So, holding onto "something," she whispered aint, "I told you, if it isn''t mine, don''t let it grow. Did you obey?"

    "So, you didn''t listen, eh? Alright, I''ll bite you to death!"

    It was 11 p.m. when people entered their bedrooms, and by 11:20, the nanny was already begging for mercy.

    "Master..."

    "Mr. Yang... Whimper..."

    The young nanny was just a noob, especially the kind that''s weak yet yful. But with every encounter, Yang left her powerless, only able to beg for mercy in various ways.

    Naturally, the sounds made their way to the next room, where Cai Meichen was still debating whether to lock her door.

    Even though Yang had sent a message, she didn''t have to listen, after all, this wasn''t thepany.

    But upon hearing the passionate noises from next door, her well-rounded, fair legs instinctively crossed tighter together.

    Deep inside, she actually began to anticipate her boss''s arrival, to the point that every second of waiting felt unbearably long, especially as the noises became more intense.

    The sounds next door ceased around midnight, but after about 20 minutes, they resumed.

    Once again, Director Cai went through an excruciating wait, to the extent that her fingers began to wander uncontrobly...

    Around 1:30 a.m., the door was finally gently pushed open a crack, and that tall figure swiftly slipped into the room. Find more to read at empire

    "Impatient, weren''t you?"

    Yang Hao asked with a grin as he sat by the bed.

    "No, I was about to fall asleep," Director Cai whispered back, certainly not admitting the truth.

    "So you were about to sleep, but your middle finger was wet, wasn''t it?" Yang teased as he took Cai Meichen''s hand.

    Nearly caught red-handed, Director Cai''s cheeks flushed hotly. She simply gave up maintaining herposure, giving Yang a petnt nce, and said in a low voice, "Are you still up for it? It''s been twice already."

    Under normal circumstances, an average middle-aged man wouldn''t be able to continue, but Yang Hao was different. He boasted the ''Vajra''s Indestructibility'' and had additional buffs.

    Moreover, he had the Kidney-Strengthening Potion, a major ace up his sleeve that he had yet to use.

    Given Yang''s current physical condition, however, he almost didn''t need the Body Strengthening Potion.

    "Try me and find out!" Yang didn''t waste words, choosing instead to prove his capabilities through action.

    Before long, the one begging for mercy changed from the young nanny to Director Cai.

    Initially, Cai Meichen was quite restrained, fearful her voice would be heard by the young niece next door. But eventually, she couldn''t control herself and gave up resistingpletely, surrendering utterly!

    But Cai Meichen had actually overthought it; the young nanny was sound asleep after Yang''s two rounds of intense onught. Even an earthquake might not wake her up at this point.

    However, older people don''t sleep as soundly.

    Around three or four in the morning, Jiang Shuyun awoke. She stayed in the master bedroom, which was separated from the guest bedroom by a spacious living room, cing some distance between them, but she still faintly heard some noises.

    She shook her head with a smile and silently mused: Young people are just full of energy!

    Jiang Shuhui also stayed in the master bedroom. Firstly, the master bedroom was quite spacious, easily amodating two beds, and secondly, the sisters could take care of each other living together.

    Hearing noises from her sister''s side, she asked, "Sis, are you awake? Need to use the bathroom?"

    "Not yet, I just opened my eyes."

    "You''ve just opened your eyes, but I hardly slept at all. That Yang, he''s so vigorous!"

    Jiang Shuhui marveled. She had thought her own man was active enough, but now she realized that city folks could hold their own, staying up all night without sleep.

    "Sis, anyway, this is a good thing. With this pace, Qiqi will likely get pregnant soon."

    "Yang doesn''t have a son. If Qiqi gives him one, her status will surely be secured!" Jiang Shuhui again expressed her thoughts.

    "That makes sense. Yang, being such a big boss, must have many women after him, so Qiqi really ought to feel a bit insecure. If she has a son, her position is indeed secure," Jiang Shuyun nodded, agreeing with her sister''s point.

    ```

    "By the way, Second Sister said she wanted toe and see you, I think she''s got too many schemes up her sleeve!"

    "Coming under the pretext of visiting you, but who knows what she''s really plotting in her heart!"

    The voice from the guest bedroom finally stopped, and Jiang Shuhui changed the subject.

    Jiang Shuyun nodded, understanding her sister all too well. After her own bone fracture, her sister visited the hospital for a bit but hurried back home after making contact with Jiang Yuqi, fearing that she''d be asked to lend money for hospital fees. It ended up being her youngest sister who took care of her in the hospital.

    Then the arrival of this son-inwpletely changed their family''s situation, especially since he bought them a house in the county to show gratitude for the youngest sister''s care, which made the second sister green with envy.

    So, her im that she wanted toe to Jiangcheng to see her was probably also with the intent to gain some advantage, but after all, as her own sistering to visit her injured older sister, she couldn''t very well refuse.

    In the guest bedroom.

    Yang Hao pped Cai Meichen''s plump thigh and asked with augh, "So, how was it? Can you handle it?"

    Director Cai was still lost in the afterglow of their blissful moments. Her gaze was hazy, her cheeks were flushed, and the two battles, each through a different passage, provided unique experiences, yet both ended with the same overwhelming satisfaction.

    One word, fantastic!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    But she really did admire her boss; they say men over 30 struggle to go twice in one night.

    But her boss managed to do it effortlessly, not just once, but a grand m!

    The key point is that each time was a high-quality experience, which was quite something.

    "Both of you are too weak, maybe try together next time!"

    Yang Hao winked at the already conquered Director Cai. It was a good opportunity to make a request.

    "Ah?"

    Director Cai was shocked and then started to mentally grumble. Her boss''s foxy tail was finally showing; he had been ying a big game all along.

    He actually wanted me and Qiqi...together!

    Shameless, truly beyond shameless!

    Seeing that Cai Meichen kept silent, Yang Hao did not pursue the topic further. He was simplyying the groundwork, nting a seed.

    Heading back to the nanny''s bedroom, the girl was still sleeping like a pig, with a drool at the corner of her mouth.

    Her little feet peeked out from the nkets, translucently white and delicate. Yang Hao suddenly understood why some men had a foot fetishˇŞthese pretty little feet were really begging for a damn good kiss.

    Yang Hao sat on the side of the bed, subconsciously taking hold of the nanny''s foot and gently ying with it, feeling how smooth and soft it wasˇŞfar more pleasant than ying with walnuts!

    However, the nanny seemed to be ticklish, as her foot impulsively twitched...

    With the slick sensation gone, Yang Hao came to his senses.

    Fuck, what the hell am I doing?

    Thoughts, you''re not right!

    I don''t recall having such a kink before, how did I get sidetracked?

    Then I heard that when certain big shots started out, their sexual orientation was very normal, but as they yed more, their thoughts became twisted, and they started liking bizarre methods.

    They even began to lose interest in women.

    No!

    I absolutely won''t be sidetracked in my thinking!

    I love beauties!

    I love young beauties!

    Yang Hao roared inwardly and then snuggled up to the nanny for some more sleep.

    When Yang Hao opened his eyes, it was already ten in the morning, and the nanny was blinking her big eyes, looking at him with a giggly expression: "Mr. Yang, I thought you weren''t tired at all, but it looks like you''re pretty exhausted!"

    While the nanny teased him, there was also a touch of smugness in her tone. After all, she had been the one begging for mercyst night, the defeated party, and today she had woken up first while Mr. Yang was still deep in sleep, proving he must be exhausted!

    Yang Hao naturally sensed the implication in the nanny''s words and stretched out his hand to gently pinch her soft, prominent mounds, "How about doing some morning exercise?"

    "Breakfast is ready, and just now Auntie sent a WeChat message inviting us out to eat."

    With that, the nanny quickly got out of bed, fearing her employer might seriously grab her for some physical exercise.

    For the young Jiang Yuqi, morning exercises weren''t a big dealˇŞher body was in great shape, and after sleeping, she had recovered her energy. But the timing wasn''t right, with her mother and aunt in the living room; doing it in broad daylight would be too embarrassing!

    Watching the nanny flee in a panic, Yang Hao chuckled and then got out of bed himself.

    After a quick wash, the two of them headed to the dining room, although it was no longer breakfast time but more of a brunch.

    And the dishes on the table were sumptuous: there was cuminmb, scrambled eggs with Chinese chives, stir-fried yam, and a big te of raw oysters...

    Hmm?

    Yang Hao felt something offˇŞthe dishes seemed to have a very specific purpose.

    "Eh, why isn''t little aunt up yet? It''s rare for her to sleep in!"

    "I''ll go wake her up!"

    Noticing that Cai Meichen wasn''t in the dining room, Jiang Yuqi ran off to the guest bedroom.

 Chapter 292 258, Benefitting from the Ex-boyfriends Fame (Seeking Monthly Votes)

    "Yang, you go ahead and eat, don''t wait for them."

    At that moment, Jiang Shuyun said with a cheerful smile.

    Yang Hao nodded, thinking to himself that his mother-inw must have heard the sounds, and while it didn''t bother him, with his thick skin, he wondered whether she realized it wasn''t the same person.

    He guessed she hadn''t; if she had, she probably wouldn''t be so hospitable. Yang Hao didn''t think his mother-inw was open-minded enough to that extent.

    Yang Hao was eating the men''s power-upbo when his phone suddenly rang with an unfamiliarndline number. He hung up directly.

    Lately, all sorts of banks and securitiespanies had somehow gotten hold of his mobile number, and he often received calls about making deposits or purchasing financial products.

    Meanwhile, at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    The Youth League Committee office.

    Han Hui put down the phone with a depressed look: "Secretary Zhang, Mr. Yang still isn''t picking up the phone."

    Youth League Secretary Zhang Wanjun was standing in front of Han Hui''s desk, tasked with ensuring that Yang Hao, the CEO of Tianmei Media, would be invited to attend the university celebration.

    He himself had already made two calls, but the other party hadn''t answered any of them.

    "Secretary Zhang, I think we could let Mrs. Yu give it a try."

    Han Hui suddenly had a brainwave.

    "Which Mrs. Yu?" Zhang Wanjun asked, frowning.

    "Ranran, she seems to be an old ssmate of Mr. Yang. If she were to get involved, maybe it would work out better,"

    Han Hui suggested.

    "Then what are we waiting for? Go and find Mrs. Yu, or I can give her a call myself," said Zhang Wanjun.

    "Secretary Zhang, it might be better if you call yourself. Although Ranran and I are friends, a matter like this carries more weighting from you,"

    Yesterday, Han Hui had noticed that there seemed to be something unusual about the rtionship between Ranran and Mr. Yang, but when she asked Ranran about it, she didn''t say much, just mentioning they were ordinary ssmates.

    So it was better for something official like this to be handled directly by Zhang Wanjun.

    The Department of Business Administration, academic adviser''s office.

    Ranran clicked on the business card Chen Ruohan shared with her yesterday. She had been agonizing since yesterday about whether to add Yang Hao on Weixun.

    If Yang Hao hadn''t soared to the position of CEO of such a big group like Tianmei Media, she probably wouldn''t be hesitating and would have just added him as a friend, given that so many years had passed since their peaceful breakup, without any lingering bitterness.

    But now, with him being the CEO of a big group, adding him as a friend seemed a bit like currying favor, despite the fact that he had Chen Ruohan give her his business cardˇ­

    As she was hesitating, the phone on her desk suddenly rang.

    Ranran picked up the phone, and Zhang Wanjun''s voice came through: "Mrs. Yu, this is Secretary Zhang from the Youth League."

    "Hello Secretary Zhang, what''s the matter?" Ranran normally interacted with the Youth League through Han Hui. It was the first time she was getting a direct call from Zhang Wanjun.

    "Mrs. Yu, here''s the thing, I need a favor. Next week is our school''s 60th-anniversary celebration, and the university has invited many distinguished alumni to attend, but we haven''t been able to reach Tianmei Media''s Mr. Yang Hao. It''s said that you are his old ssmate, so I was hoping you could help us get in touchˇ­"

    Zhang Wanjunid out his request in one breath.

    "Uh, sure,"

    Ranran hesitated for a moment but then agreed.

    After hanging up, Ranran, who had been struggling with the decision, clicked directly to add Yang Hao as a Weixun friend, thankful to Zhang Wanjun for giving her a legitimate reason.

    On the other side, Yang Hao, who was eating his power-upbo, heard his phone chime. ncing at the screen, he saw a new Weixun friend request notification.

    Yang Hao frequently received friend requests on Weixun from various women through different channels, so he was quite ustomed to it. However, this time the person who added him used the nickname "Yu Ranran."

    Yang Hao, who wasn''t nning to pay attention to such notifications, immediately picked up his phone and epted the friend verification. Yesterday, before leaving, he specifically told Chen Ruohan to give his Weixun business card to Ranran, wondering if she would add him.

    Time passed, and he forgot about the matter, not expecting her to eventually add him.

    "Next Friday is our university''s 60th-anniversary celebration. The school would like to invite you to participate, but they haven''t been able to contact you. Do you have time to attend?"

    After passing the friend verification, Ranran sent a fairly formal message.

    "Is this a task they assigned to you?"

    Yang Hao replied, opting not to respond directly but to ask instead.

    "Not really,"

    Ranran quickly replied, then added, "But of course, it would be great if you could attend."

    In fact, attending a university anniversary was something Yang Hao was quite willing to do. As the proverb goes, "A rich man''s hometown triumph is akin to walking in brilliant robes at night." Returning to one''s alma mater for a celebration was essentially the same concept.

    For someone as wealthy as Yang Hao, the pleasures of life were fairly straightforward...

    Therefore, an opportunity like a university celebration, where one could show off, was something Yang Hao was happy to participate in. Naturally, the socially savvy way to express it would be: to give back to the alma mater for its nurturing and teaching!

    In other words, "Today I am proud of my alma mater; tomorrow my alma mater will be proud of me!"

    "Okay, let the school official in charge of the anniversary event get in touch with me,"

    Yang Hao sent a reply.

    On the other side.

    Han Hui had already arrived at Ranran''s office.

    "How did it go, Ranran?"

    "What did Mr. Yang say? You two are old ssmates, so he should give you this face," said Han Hui. Knowing that Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College had produced a billionaire like Yang Hao, the school was very interested. If there was no progress on Ranran''s part, Zhang Wanjun was ready to personally visit Tianmei Media headquarters.

    "He agreed,"

    "He said to have the official responsible for the anniversary event coordinate with him!"

    Solving a problem that the Youth League Committee couldn''t handle gave Ranran a sense of aplishment. Moreover, in a university environment, having connections like hers would make things easier in the future.

    "As expected, it had to be Ranran who took action!"

    "Secretary Zhang just mentioned that if it didn''t work out, he would personally visit the Tianmei Media headquarters," said Han Hui excitedly. Then she added, "I''m going back to report to Secretary Zhang!"

    With eagerness, Han Hui headed to Zhang Wanjun''s Youth League Secretary''s office, "Secretary Zhang, good news, everything''s been arranged with Ranran."

    "Mr. Yang said our staff could just coordinate with him directly."

    "So soon?"

    Zhang Wanjun was somewhat taken aback, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the desk before asking curiously, "What exactly is the rtionship between little Yu and Mr. Yang?"

    "They say they were old ssmates, but I feel like it''s not that simple," Han Hui had sensed something unusual about their rtionship the day before, though Ranran hadn''t borated.

    After some thought, Zhang Wanjun picked up the phone on his desk and called Yu Ranran, asking her toe to his office.

    "Secretary Zhang, shall I go ahead and liaise with Mr. Yang now?" Han Hui asked.

    "No need for now, you go ahead with your other tasks," Zhang Wanjun gestured dismissively.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    "Alright."

    Although she had no idea what Zhang Wanjun was up to, as a subordinate, Han Hui didn''t feel it was her ce to ask too many questions. She would simply do what the leader instructed.

    After a while, Yu Ranran arrived at Zhang Wanjun''s office: "Secretary Zhang, you wanted to see me."

    "Take a seat, little Yu," said Zhang Wanjun with a friendly smile, pointing to the sofa for visitors, and even personally poured a cup of tea for Yu Ranran.

    Yu Ranran was somewhat ttered, after all, the other party was a campus leader, yet was being so polite to her at this moment.

    "Have you got everything sorted with Mr. Yang, little Yu?" Zhang Wanjun asked with a smile.

    "Yes, he said our university staff should coordinate with him," she replied.

    "Little Yu, this is what I''m thinking, since you and Mr. Yang are old ssmates, I would like to entrust the reception work to you," Zhang Wanjun straight out conveyed his thoughts.

    "Ah?"

    "But, I''m not part of the Youth League," Yu Ranran was initially surprised and then shook her head.

    "You''re not now, but you could be! Since Secretary Qi of the Youth League is retiring, we''ve had an open position for a while," Zhang Wanjun exined.

    "I just don''t know if you''re interested in taking up a post in the Youth League? If you want to, I canmunicate with the leaders of your department," he offered openly.

    Yu Ranran was shocked; currently, she was a guidance counselor in the Business Administration department and sometimes taught elective courses to students.

    At the university, she was one of the teachers with a lower rank, but the Youth League was different. It held a unique ce within the university, independent of the departments, and those who were teachers in the university''s Youth League often had some background.

    For instance, Han Hui had secured her position in the Youth League through the connection of a vice president.

    Therefore, for Yu Ranran, moving to the Youth League would naturally be an improvement over her current job.

    "If that''s possible, I would certainly be willing to work in the Youth League," Yu Ranran quickly expressed her willingness.

    "Great, then it''s settled," Zhang Wanjun dered.

    "I will speak with Director Zhao from your department."

    "And the task of coordinating with Mr. Yang will be your responsibility!"

    Zhang Wanjun, the old hand atworking, shrewdly perceived that Teacher Yu had an unusual rtionship with the multi-billionaire Yang Hao.

    It was more than suitable for her to receive him, and that was just the first move in the game. For the uing 60th-anniversary celebration, the school had organized a series of events, among which rallying outstanding alumni to give back to the school was a crucial task.

    Yes, giving back meant donating!

    It wasn''t umon to see news of some business owner donating a handsome sum of money to their alma mater, but of course, the schools that receivedrge donations were usually the well-known universities.

    However, other higher education institutions were green with envy. With local government budgets being tight these past years, some schools even struggled to disburse sries, hence epting donations had already be an important source of revenue.

    In this series of anniversary events, the school authorities naturally hoped to receive donations from their outstanding alumni as well.

    To make people willingly part with their money, the school would also need to handle public rtions well, starting with ensuring the reception work was impably done.

    Thus, Zhang Wanjun asking Yu Ranran to receive Mr. Yang was alsoying the groundwork for future work.

    Even though Zhang Wanjun was not certain about the exact nature of Yu Ranran''s rtionship with Mr. Yang, or how much it could contribute to subsequent work, having such an acquaintance would at least facilitate the tasks.

    When Yu Ranran left Zhang Wanjun''s office, she was still in a daze. After finishing her postgraduate studies, she had stayed at the university to work, but she had not seen much advancement in her rank.

    And now, because of Yang Hao, she''d been transferred to Youth League work. She could never have dreamed that one day she would benefit from her ex-boyfriend''s influence. She knew that her contact with Yang Hao would inevitably increase now that she had taken on this new role, which made her feel somewhat uneasy.

    She didn''t know how to face her old me.

    What was even more troubling was that he had transformed into the very type of man she had always been searching for.

    Given her striking looks, standout education, and excellent job, Yu Ranran had always set her standards high, which was why she had remained single all these years ¨C she was just too picky.

    She, like many older single women, had thismon issue of iming modest requirements and looking forpatibility while secretly hoping to find a tall, rich, and handsome man.

    Yang Hao''s external attributes naturally fit her aesthetic; otherwise, they wouldn''t have been together for over two years. So, tall and handsome were qualities Yang Hao had always possessed.

    As for wealth, Yang Hao now had a fortune worth billions!

    Unknowingly, her old boyfriend had be the embodiment of the man she had dreamed of.

 Chapter 293 259, Dont look back, I like roses! (Asking for monthly votes)

    After finishing the hearty boost breakfast, Yang Hao left Linjiang Garden.

    Nourishment from food is actually quite effective. Yang Hao originally nned to go to Tianmei Media, but on the way he drove to Miss Color Huang Qing''s residence.

    The System rewarded her with a vi, didn''t it? Huang Qing has been busy moving these days, but she still lives in her previous residence for the time being.

    Due to the nature of her work, she usually sleeps around this time, but Yang Hao knew the fingerprint lock code to her house, so he could enter by himself.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    The living room was piled with some luggage that had already been packed up, indicating that Miss Color was preparing to move out within a day or two.

    Yang Hao bypassed the luggage and went straight to Huang Qing''s master bedroom. As expected, Miss Color was still sleeping, but there weren''t many nkets on her body; a woolen nket only covered her abdomen.

    She was lying on her side at the moment, hugging a pillow in her arms, as if she''d grown unustomed to sleeping alone since she had Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao tiptoed to the bedside. He originally intended to wake Miss Color up, but then he suddenly saw the tattoo on her shoulderˇŞa blooming rose with four words: "Hao is amazing!"

    What the fuck!

    She really got it tattooed!!

    Yang Hao''s eyes went wide. This was the first time a woman had inked his name on her body, and the feeling was, how should I put it?

    Like having a double buff with a bottle of Kidney-Strengthening Potion chugged down!!

    Rather than waking Huang Qing up for a chat as he had initially intended, Yang Hao changed his mind. Since Miss Color was lying on her side, he took off his clothes andy directly behind her...

    After lining up, heunched a rough assault!!

    Ah!

    The sleeping Miss Color suddenly woke up with a scream and attempted to resist, but arge hand covered her mouth from behind.

    "Don''t turn around!"

    "I like roses!"

    This position allowed him to see the rose tattoo on Huang Qing''s back, but the main focus was the "Hao is amazing" words.

    It seemed to be even more effective than the buffs from Yu Jiujui and Cai Meichen!!

    However, this thing gave a 100% boost to his attack speed!

    For other men, the attack speed boost would be 500%!!

    Luckily, his Miss Color had an S-grade loyalty, so Yang Hao didn''t have to worry about other men asking about who was amazing!!

    Their intense morning exercise inevitably disturbed the artificial beauty Ye Wei, who was sleeping in the next room.

    At first, she thought the noise wasing from upstairs or downstairs, but on closer listening, it was actually from next door.

    Mr. Yang is here again!

    The sleepy Ye Wei instantly became alert, and once again, she treated Yang Hao as if he were an Ind Nation adult movie.

    However, after she had her fun, the noise from next door still hadn''t stopped.

    The artificial beauty bit her lip and made a bold decision. She changed into a ck suspender nightgown with a hollow-out design, sprayed some perfume on herself, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door of her best friend''s bedroom...

    "Hao, I mean no harm, I just don''t want you to get tired, I''ll push from behind..."

    After Huang Qing and Yang Hao got together, Ye Wei had discussed these private topics with her best friend and expressed her desire to join. Huang Qing didn''t really care about it, since Yang Hao had so many women outside, and one more or less, Ye Wei, didn''t really matter. However, her instinct told her that her Hao didn''t hold her friend in high esteem.

    Indeed, it was true. With all the all-natural beauties around Yang Hao, how could he possibly be interested in Ye Wei, the artificial beauty, especially since she had a high degree of wear and tear.

    Ye Wei probably knew this, so she was conservative and took her time, looking for a reason to join first, then take it slow afterward.

    Yang Hao definitely did not intend to start something with this artificial beauty, but having such an atmosphere member there instantly maxed out the ambiance. It was much more interesting than having someone walk around outside.

    Plus, Ye Wei positioned herself as "assistant."

    Yang Hao was truly enlightened. Apparently, rich people could bring assistants when ying poker!

    And say what you will, it was quite enjoyable!

    It seemed that in the future, developing a few more assistants might be a good idea!

    As the saying goes, live without concern for what happens after death, enjoy life while itsts!

    However you''refortable, that''s all there is to it!!

    After the morning exercise, the assistant made her exit.

    Yang Hao and Miss Color took a shower together, and then they began discussing formal matters.

    "I want to open a bar for you!"

    Yang Hao was ready toplete the "Huang Qing''s Dream" task because the reward was an Advanced Industry Card, which meant that uponpletion, he would receive an industry worth at least tens of billions.

    With that, Yang Hao''s assets could at least double or even potentially increase by several folds!

    "Open a bar for me?"

    Huang Qing was slightly taken aback; owning a bar was her biggest dream. She really liked the atmosphere of the bars, and since the previous bar she ran cashed out, she had been particrly concerned about it.

    Now, though, she was managing the Haojue Club, so the idea of opening a bar was temporarily put aside. She had not anticipated that Yang Hao would bring it up on his own ord.

    "The biggest one in Jiangcheng!"

    Yang Hao added another line.

    "The biggest bar in Jiangcheng???" Huang Qing was shocked again.

    Yang Hao nodded his head earnestly, "Yes, the biggest bar in Jiangcheng!"

    Seeing that her Hao didn''t seem to be joking, Huang Qing''s expression turned serious, "Hao, the current biggest bar in Jiangcheng is SD Bar, with a floor area of 6,000 square meters and a total investment of over two billion!"

    "Two billion?"

    "Are you sure??"

    Yang Hao was a bit surprised when he heard this number; he thought that opening thergest bar in Jiangcheng might require an investment of several billion.

    He didn''t expect the investment cap for Jiangcheng''s bars to be just over two billion.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that Jiangcheng wasn''t a city with a particrly rich nightlife. People''s spending power in bars was limited, which meant that the ceiling for bars wasn''t very high.

    Misinterpreting his response, Huang Qing thought that Hao considered two billion to be too much and suggested, "Hao, if you really want to open a bar, there''s no need for such arge scale..."

    But before she could finish her sentence, Yang Hao interrupted, "I''ll give you three billion, open the biggest bar in Jiangcheng!"

    "Ah??"

    "Three hundred million!!"

    Huang Qing waspletely shocked; her Hao had just invested 150 million in their family''spany, and now he was ready to cough up another 300 million to open a bar.

    "Hao, are you serious?"

    Huang Qing took a deep breath to confirm.

    "Pants on fire, of course!"

    Yang Hao responded with a witty remark, then added, "There''s something else I need to make clear: this bar is my gift to you, so the bar is all yours!!"

    "A gift for me??"

    Huang Qing had thought Yang Hao was just going to open a bar for her to manage, but to think the bar was actually a gift for her!!

    A bar with a three hundred million investment, given to her just like that!

    What kind of tycoon move was this!!

    Havinge from a privileged background, Huang Qing neverpared herself to money; questions like how much she was worth in dors were never on her mind.

    But Yang Hao had first invested 150 million in her family''spany, then gave her a vi worth fifty or sixty million and luxury cars worth tens of millions, and now he was gifting her a bar worth 300 million!

    Even the ever-proud Miss Color started to wonder if she was a bit undeserving?

    Am I really worth 500 million?

    Her gaze towards her man wasplex.

    Yang Hao gently caressed the tattoo on Huang Qing''s back, as if telling her that just the tattoo alone was worth 500 million!

    Men always wish that women could undress quickly for them, yet also hope that they remain eternally faithful!

    Such is their double standard!

    So, Huang Qing''s actions still touched Yang Hao deeply; not to mention Miss Color still had 1.5 billion in dedicated spending money with him.

    Even without it, Yang Hao was very willing to spend money on her.

    Simply put: Miss Color was someone easy to get along with!

    As Yang Hao chatted with Huang Qing, he didn''t purposely avoid Ye Wei, which left the artificial beauty stunned; a 300 million bar announced and given away just like that.

    And it was a gift to her own best friend; envy turned her eyes red.

    She had seen Yang Hao touching her best friend''s tattoo earlier, and it was clear that the tattoo had a significant bonus effect!

    Hao, I can get a tattoo too!

    Not asking for 300 million, not even 30 million, just 3 million would do!!

    The artificial beauty thought to herself.

    Then, struck by a sudden inspiration, she had now sessfully joined the card game; all that was missing was attractiveness.

    What if I also get Hao''s name tattooed on my back?

    Miss Color has the tattoo: "Hao is Awesome!"

    I''ll get: "Mr. Hao Use Strength!"

    Brilliant!!

    Mhm, I need to talk to Fang Di.

    "Hao, Qing, you go enjoy your world for two, I''m going out for a bit!"

    Ye Wei was also the type to act swiftly; otherwise, she wouldn''t have be best friends with Huang Qing.

    She left the residence and headed straight for Fang Di''s tattoo studio.

    "Wei, what brings you here, and so early?"

    When Ye Wei arrived, Fang Di was still yawning, clearly just beginning her workday.

    "I want a tattoo!"

    Ye Wei stripped off her T-shirt and then also removed the ck bra she wore underneath, exposing a pair of proud silicone peaks to the air.

    Seeing this, Fang Di was speechless: "Wei, what has gotten into you??"

    "Can you not strip every time we meet, I get dizzy from the sight of boobs!!"

    Ye Wei pouted: "Cut the crap, tattoo these four words on me: ''Mr. Hao Use Strength''!"

    "Wait, have you really gotten together with Hao??"

    Fang Di was shocked: "Miss Color would pop those fake boobs of yours!"

    "Not yet, but Qing doesn''t care about that; she said that as long as Hao takes a liking to me, it''s fine by her."

    "I''ve found the password to gain Hao''s affection!" Ye Wei said smugly.

    "A tattoo?"

    Fang Di shook her head: "Don''t you think it''s a bit naive to think you can win over a big CEO like Hao with just a tattoo?"

    "Whether it will work or not, I''m not sure, but Hao just invested another 300 million for Qing!"

    "And Hao was touching Qing''s tattoo when he said it, so I want to give it a try; even if it doesn''t work, no big deal. After all, Hao is my boss; it''s just showing some loyalty!"

    Ye Wei was quite open-minded about it. After exining, she urged, "Hurry up, will you?"

    "Hold on a second."

    "Did you say Hao invested another 300 million for Qing to open a bar?"

    "Is that for real??" Fang Di licked her lips and asked in shock.

    "Of course, it''s real; why would there be a lie in such matters!"

    "Hao is a man of his word and would never joke about these things."

    "Come on now, hurry up!" Ye Wei urged again.

 Chapter 294 260, go hard and cheer on Hao (asking for monthly tickets)

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    "You got a tattoo of ''Hao powers through,'' right?"

    "Or should I get one that says ''Go Hao''?"

    Fang Di was getting excited too, after all, she already had so many tattoos on her body, adding four more characters was no big deal.

    "Hey, it''s not fair, Di, you''re trying to steal the limelight!" Ye Wei was somewhat speechless.

    "I''m just trying to match you and Qing!"

    "If the three of us get it done, it will be a triple slogan!"

    "Hao is awesome! Hao powers through!! Go Hao!!!"

    Fang Di flicked her flowing short hair. She was more into joining the fun; everyone was dressing up for girl time, so getting matching tattoos for the gang wasn''t too excessive, was it?

    Ye Wei was stunned and then gave a thumbs-up: Cool!

    Just imagining the three of them standing in a row seemed to have quite the visual impact...

    Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    It was the same cat cafe as yesterday, where Yu Ranran had made ns with her bestie Wang Chunxiao. They had been college ssmates and roommates, and their friendship had spanned over a decade.

    "Ranran, I really want to be a little kitty!"N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Clutching her coffee, Wang Chunxiao looked enviously at a leisurely blue cat nearby andmented. After graduation, she had entered the banking industry, and her career progressed smoothly, moving from a teller to a major client manager, and now a private banking consultant.

    A private banking consultant is a service personnel for private banking in big banks, which is dedicated to servicing the wealthy ss, so the clients she worked with were all rich.

    But the performance pressure was immense, especially the stress of ount opening tasks. After all, there were only so many rich people in Jiangcheng, and expanding the client base was essentially snatching food from the mouths of other banks, which naturally was very difficult.

    Recently, Wang Chunxiao was under immense pressure. She hadn''t met her ount opening targetst quarter and lost her bonus, and this quarter hadn''t gone any better.

    So she envied the cats in the cafe who could just sprawl out carefree.

    "By the way, Ranran, why did you invite me here today?"

    Wang Chunxiao''s gaze shifted from the cat and returned to her best friend sitting across from her.

    "Yesterday, I bumped into Yang Hao here!"

    Yu Ranran said softly.

    "Ah?"

    "Old mes rekindled after running into each other??"

    Wang Chunxiao''s eyes lit up, temporarily forgetting her work stress as she gleamed with the thrill of gossip.

    "What are you thinking about!"

    "It was just a meeting, and his situation is a bit different now," Yu Ranran said somberly.

    "Sigh, it''s just a divorce, right?"

    "Divorce is somon nowadays."

    "You guys have a foundation of feelings. If you could really get back together, that would be quite a story. But I heard he went bankrupt, probably quite poor now."

    Wang Chunxiao sighed, "Entrepreneurship is like that. Sometimes, you can go back to square one overnight!"

    Yu Ranran shook her head, "The information we had was very outdated. Yang Hao is now the CEO of Tianmei Media, worth billions!"

    Continue your adventure at empire

    Pfft!

    Wang Chunxiao had just taken a sip of coffee and sprayed it out, covering the table and some even sshed onto Yu Ranran''s arms.

    "What?"

    "Say that again, how much is Yang Hao worth now?"

    Wang Chunxiao, without bothering to wipe the coffee spilled on the table, looked incredulously at her friend.

    Yu Ranran, however, was wiping her arms with a tissue, grateful she was wearing a t-shirt, so the coffee didn''t stain her clothes.

    "Ranran, you''re not joking with me, are you?"

    "Tianmei Media isn''t just famous in Jiangcheng, it''s a top entertainmentpany nationwide."

    "And you''re telling me Yang Hao is the CEO of Tianmei Media??"

    Wang Chunxiao spoke again, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    "That''s the reality."

    While wiping the table with a tissue, Yu Ranran added, "Next week is the 60th anniversary of our school, and the school has invited many distinguished alumni to participate, and Yang Hao is one of the most important guests."

    "Now, the school has assigned me the task of liaising with Yang Hao, so I wanted to discuss with you what I should do about it."

    "Hold on, my brain needs to reboot. Let me think."

    Wang Chunxiao took another sip of coffee to calm her excitement, and then slowly said, "Our old ssmate, your ex-boyfriend, has be a billionaire magnate!"

    "So I''ve found my big client!!"

    Wang Chunxiao''s eyes shone brightly. She had a good rtionship with Yang Hao as Ranran''s best friend, and for a long time after they broke up, she had yed the role of a messenger, until Yang Hao started dating Li Manshu, and she was no longer needed.

    "Hm??"

    Yu Ranran was speechless, "I asked you toe here to talk about my situation, you know!"

    "What''s there to discuss? Just contact him like normal. But if you feel awkward, we can go see him together. I can definitely cling to an old ssmate''s coattails," Wang Chunxiao said cheerfully.

    "That''s a good idea, I really do feel a bit scared to see him alone."

    Yu Ranran invited Wang Chunxiao over for this very reason; having her along would avoid much awkwardness.

    "Then that''s happily decided, you set it up!"

    "Forget it, I also have his Weixun, I''ll do it," Wang Chunxiao said as she looked for Yang Hao on Weixun friends and then sent him a message directly.

    Good, he hasn''t blocked me.

    The message went through sessfully, and Wang Chunxiao smiled as she waited for a moment before receiving a reply from Yang Hao.

    "He told us to go directly to Tianmei Media to see him," Wang Chunxiao said after reading Yang Hao''s reply to Yu Ranran.

    "Now?"

    "He said he''s avable all afternoon. Shall we go right away?"

    Wang Chunxiao was indeed eager to meet this wealthy old ssmate. Her job was only part of it; she was very curious how this old ssmate had be the CEO of Tianmei Media.

    Especially since this old ssmate was her best friend''s ex-boyfriend. Being a fan of romance novels, she had already imagined many storylines in her mind.

    Like the wealthy CEO ex-boyfriend seeking a reconciliation...

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    "That works."

    Since she had epted the task from Secretary Zhang, Yu Ranran naturally intended toplete it. So, this meeting was inevitable sooner orter; better to get it over with sooner rather thanter. Today, with Wang Chunxiao by her side, things wouldn''t be too awkward.

    Thus, both of them went to the headquarters of Tianmei Media.

    Tianmei Building.

    After parking the car, Wang Chunxiao looked up at the building situated in the city center and couldn''t help but exim, "Just this building alone must be worth over ten or twenty billion!"

    Yu Ranran nodded slightly, feeling no surprise in her heart. Her ex-boyfriend had be a super-rich tycoon - it was truly magical!

    At that moment, Wang Chunxiao spoke again, "I just checked the equity change information of Tianmei Media. Yang Hao currently owns 80% of the shares, which means Tianmei Media is nowpletely under his controlˇ­"

    In the midst of their conversation, the two arrived at the front desk on the first floor.

    "Ladies, may I help you with something?"

    The receptionist at Tianmei Media presented a great image as she asked with a smile.

    "We''re here to see Mr. Yang," answered Wang Chunxiao.

    "Do you have an appointment?"

    "Yes, we do."

    "How may I address thedy?"

    "Wang Chunxiao."

    "Okay, please wait a moment."

    The receptionist immediately picked up the phone and called the president''s office to confirm their appointment before letting them through.

    "The president''s office is on the 42nd floor."

    "You can take the executive elevator to go up. The third elevator in the hallway is the one; I''ll take you thereˇ­"

    Once it was confirmed that they were indeed guests of the president, the receptionist became much more enthusiastic.

    When the elevator doors closed and began ascending, Wang Chunxiao couldn''t help but express her admiration once again, "Bing a big president really is different - even having an executive elevator!"

    At this moment, Yu Ranran''s feelings were veryplex. The boyfriend who used to be at her beck and call, now required an appointment just to see him, and he even had a private executive elevator. The sense of disparity was just too intense!

    In fact, the executive elevator wasn''t something Yang Hao had set up. The Chen Brothers had it that way before, and he simply kept it as it was.

    The elevator reached the 42nd floor, where a secretary was waiting for them. After exchanging pleasantries, she led them to the president''s office.

    At this time, Yang Hao was discussing work with Wang Jingru. It was her first day on the job, and Yang Hao had quite a few things to exin to her.

    "That''s all for now, Director Wang. Let''s stay inmunication if you have any questions."

    Seeing Yu Ranran and Wang Chunxiao arrive, Yang Hao paused his discussion with Wang Jingru.

    "Okay, I''ll go to work then." Wang Jingru rose to take her leave. As she exited, she instinctively nced at Yu Ranran and Wang Chunxiao - two pretty women.

    At the same time, Yu Ranran and Wang Chunxiao also simultaneously sized her up.

    After all, this beautiful woman had appeared in Yang Hao''s office.

    "Chunxiao, long time no see. You look even prettier than when you were younger."

    Yang Hao greeted Wang Chunxiao with a smile and then gave a slight nod to Yu Ranran; after all, they had already met yesterday.

    "Are you saying that I look old now, Mr. Yang?"

    Wang Chunxiao caught a loophole in Yang Hao''s words.

    "Alright, not old at all, look 18!" Yang Hao said, shrugging his shoulders with augh.

    "Eighteen is too false, but I''d believe you if you said twenty-eight."

    Old ssmates meeting always evoke a certain sense of familiarity, especially those with whom one had a good rtionship in the past.

    Wang Chunxiao and Yang Hao were probably in that category - though it had been years since they had seen each other, there was no feeling of estrangement.

    "Take a seat. What would you like to drink?" Yang Hao motioned to the visitor''s sofa near the floor-to-ceiling window.

    "I''m okay with anything."

    "Then I''ll just arrange something."

    Yang Hao immediately instructed the secretary who had escorted them in: "te, one caramel mhiato."

    Tianmei Media had its own coffee shop internally, so whenever the president''s office needed something, a single phone call was enough to get it delivered; the secretary didn''t need to attend to it personally.

    "Mr. Yang actually still remembers Ranran''s preferences!"

    Wang Chunxiao teased with augh, referring to the caramel mhiato which Yu Ranran used to enjoy.

    "Don''t call me Mr. Yang, it feels too distant. Call me Hao instead."

    Yang Hao waved his hand with a smile, then gestured for them to sit down on the visitor''s sofa.

    "Hao, it''s really like seeing a whole new person after a mere three days!"

    "I always heard you were starting a business, but I never imagined you''d already built such a big enterprise!" Wang Chunxiao said, feeling impressed.

    "Just lucky," Yang Hao replied with a smile, turning his attention to Yu Ranran, "Let''s talk about the anniversary celebration."

    Knowing his ex-girlfriend well, Yang Hao had guessed why it was Wang Chunxiao who came along with her today, probably to avoid awkwardness.

    So, he took the initiative to steer the conversation towards business matters.

    "Here''s the thing, the anniversary celebration will be held on Friday evening, but a series of events will begin from Friday morningˇ­" Yu Ranran was not flustered when she began discussing work-rted issues,ying out the details of the anniversary events systematically.

    However, whenever her gaze unintentionally met Yang Hao''s, her mind would subconsciously drift to the scenes of when they were together.

    Many things you think you have let go of are actually just sealed away.

    But every seal has its breaking point, sometimes triggered by a look, sometimes within a fleeting moment.

    Ding!

    New welfare task triggered: [208]

    The system detected that the host hadpromised Yu Ranran''s innocence and had been involved with her 208 times.

    As a rich man, you must take responsibility for your actions.

    Ding!

    System reward: 208 million exclusively for Yu Ranran''s spending!

    ```

 Chapter 295 261, how about a grand reunion of the century (asking for monthly tickets)

    ```

    Uh?

    This works??

    Yang Hao had a bewildered look on his face.

    208 times!!

    You''re freaking saying you even counted that.

    But after seeing this number, Yang Hao was also startled; he and Yu Ranran had been together for over two years, roughly more than 800 days.

    Calcting it out, that''s once every 4 days on average, and that doesn''t even include the winter and summer breaks when they weren''t together, as well as some of the busier times with schoolwork.

    No wonder I always felt like my living expenses were never enough back in school, all my damn money was spent on hotel rooms!!

    However, back then those small motels were also cheap, about 50 bucks a night.

    Yetter, many of the women you''d have to pay hundreds of thousands in dowry to marry started their transformation from those very small motels.

    Yang Hao subconsciously nced over at Yu Ranran, who had matured into a young woman; although she was older, due to not being married, plus always being in a university environment, she still looked quite young.

    In the current social environment, you simply can''t imagine that such a beautiful girl could be wooed in those cheap motels for just a few dozen yuan.

    But to be fair, back in college my health was really good, and I could still handle several rounds in one night without the system''s help.

    It really was a case of "youth is wasted on the young"!

    Feeling that Yang Hao seemed to be staring at her constantly, Yu Ranran, who was even speaking about the school activities, subconsciously slowed down her speech and nervously grabbed Wang Chunxiao''s hand.

    "Mr. Yang, do you think you can participate in these school activities?"

    After exining, Yu Ranran asked for Yang Hao''s input, but she was a bit conflicted about how to address him; calling him by his name seemed a little impolite, and it didn''t seem appropriate to use the intimate names they had for each other in the past, so she ended up formally calling him Mr. Yang.

    And upon hearing the address of Mr. Yang, Yang Hao himself felt a bit odd; during their rtionship, she used to call him Hao, Babe, Hubby and such.

    "How about calling me Hao? My birthday is earlier than yours after all."

    Yang Hao said with a chuckle.

    Then he added, "I will participate in all the anniversary activities!"

    Hearing Yang Hao say this, Yu Ranran''s anxious heart was at ease; she had been worried that Yang Hao wouldn''t attend the series of activities arranged by the school.

    "Have you two had lunch yet? Want to join me for lunch?"

    It was already lunchtime, and Yang Hao extended the invitation to them.

    "Sure! We haven''t eaten yet!" Wang Chunxiao immediately nodded in agreement, after all, she had matters to seek assistance with from Yang Hao, her old ssmate.

    Yu Ranran naturally wouldn''t object; she was still feeling very conflicted at the moment. Beforeing to Tianmei Media, she had always been somewhat skeptical about Yang Hao''s status.

    The idea that her ex-boyfriend had suddenly be the president of a conglomerate worth tens of billions was just too shocking for her, almost unbelievable.

    But now Yang Hao was sitting in this luxurious president''s office, and the secretary who had brought her and Wang Chunxiao in was also very respectful towards him; all of this was so fantastical, yet so real!

    Yang Hao walked out of the president''s office with the two of them, and the secretaries and assistants of the president''s office respectfully stood up and greeted him.

    This scene made his president''s image even more vivid, and the respectful attitude of these people even gave Yu Ranran, who was walking beside Yang Hao, a sense of shared glory.

    The president''s aura is too dazzling!

    Yang Hao drove a Looking Up U8 today, and after getting into the car, Wang Chunxiao couldn''t help eximing, "This car really is a toy for the rich, several of my clients have shown off this model in their social circles!"

    "Chunxiao, are you still working at the bank?"

    Yang Hao followed up with a casual question.

    "Yeah!"

    Wang Chunxiao nodded and then said with a grin, "Hao, speaking of which, I''ll take the liberty to say something."

    "You see, I''m now a private banking specialist at Huaguo Bank. Hao, why don''t you open an ount and support my work!"

    The major domestic banks all have private banking services, and Huaguo Bank''s ranks in the top three, a formidablepetitor to the renowned Zhao Bank and Jian Bank.

    Especially in recent years as banks have ced increased emphasis on private banking services, Huaguo Bank has invested heavily in this area and has emerged as a dark horse in private banking.

    Yang Hao''s preferred bank had been the Industrial Bank, where he already had private banking services, but that didn''t stop him from also opening private banking services at Huaguo Bank; as long as you have sufficient cash flow, no one can stop you from having private banking services at all the banks.

    So for Yang Hao, this was hardly an issue. He nodded with easy agreement: "Sure, what''s the deposit threshold at Huaguo Bank?"

    "If your bank ount consistently has more than 8 million in liquid funds, you''ll most likely receive an invitation to open a private banking ount with us."

    "But if you''re directly opening an ount, the deposit requirement is higher, and within the ranks of private banking customers, those with about ten million are only considered ordinary private banking customers..."

    Wang Chunxiao exined in detail about the private banking services.

    Once she finished, Yang Hao directly asked, "Are two billion enough?"

    "Ah??"

    "Two billion!!"

    Wang Chunxiao''s mouth gaped open, her eyes filled with shock.

    The most outstanding client she managed had a deposit of around fifty million; she had never dealt with those ultra-VIP clients with deposits over a hundred million.

    Yet Yang Hao was talking about depositing two billion!

    ```

    This instantly elevated the quality of Wang Chunxiao''s clientele by quite a few notches. Snapping back to reality, she nodded excitedly, "Enough, of course it''s enough!"

    "Okay, then let''s deposit two hundred million first!"

    By now, the rewards from Mission [208] hade through, and Yang Hao nned to deposit the system rewards designated for Yu Ranran''s personal spending into Hua Country Bank.

    In fact, Yang Hao had a substantial amount of cash that he could deposit into the bank because the dedicated spending funds for several NPCs were far from being spent, and there was a lot left over.

    This money could not be used for other purposes, but it could be deposited into the bank.

    So it wasn''t just two hundred million that wasn''t a problem ¨C even twenty billion would be fine.

    "Boohoo, it''s got to be old ssmates!"

    Wang Chunxiao made a tearfully grateful expression.

    Sitting beside her, Yu Ranran was shocked once again. Two hundred million, just like that, deposited.

    Although she had never been in contact with this tier of wealthy people, she understood that even for someone with assets of one billion, it would be incredibly difficult to liquidate two hundred million in cash.

    Assets are assets, cash is cash.

    To casually withdraw two hundred million in cash like Yang Hao did was truly terrifying. Continue reading stories on empiren/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    "Hao, let me treat you this time. The bank can reimburse me, and it can count as an entertainment expense!"

    Wang Chunxiao spoke with a beaming smile.

    "No need, let''s eat at my ce."

    "I''ve also opened a hot pot restaurant."

    During the conversation, Yang Hao had already driven to Star Cloud Commercial Street. It had been many days since hest visited the hot pot restaurant, so he took the opportunity to check on it.

    "I almost forgot, Hao made his fortune by running a hot pot restaurant!" Wang Chunxiao remarked with a sense of wonder.

    Yu Ranran was somewhat puzzled, thinking to herself that Yang Hao''s hot pot restaurants had all closed down, hadn''t they?

    "Making a fortune, huh! The previous hot pot restaurants all went bankrupt. This one has only opened recently!" Yang Hao replied with a wry smile.

    It was lunchtime, and the hot pot restaurant was doing well, with an upancy rate of about eighty percent.

    "Hao!"

    Seeing Yang Hao, Xu Meizhu greeted him with pleasant surprise. She had been feeling a bit down as he hadn''t visited the restaurant for a while, channeling all her longing into her work.

    But having followed Yang Hao since she was 18, she had grown used to burying her feelings and silently working away the days.

    "You''ve kept the private room upstairs, right? I''ve brought two friends."

    Yang Hao gestured towards Wang Chunxiao and Yu Ranran, who were following behind him.

    Although Yang''s Hot Pot had been booming since it opened, Yang Hao had long ago instructed that the No. 1 private room on the second floor was not to be offered for public use, as he might stop by at any time.

    "Yes, it''s been kept!"

    Xu Meizhu certainly remembered Yang Hao''s words; the No.1 private room upstairs had never been used for other guests.

    Still, her gaze couldn''t help but drift to Wang Chunxiao and Yu Ranran. She knew her boss Hao had many women around him and had even seen the impressively figured Doctor Guan.

    Of the two women present, the pretty one also seemed somewhat less appealing than Doctor Guan, mainly due to her age. While Doctor Guan might only be twenty-three or twenty-four, she had a youthful face that matched her proud figure, making it hard for men not to be captivated.

    The three of them sat at the table in the private room. There was no need to order as Xu Meizhu had the best ingredients from the restaurant served up.

    "Hao, I''ll drink a few with you, it''s rare we get to hang out."

    Once the ingredients wereid out on the table, Wang Chunxiao proposed cheerily.

    "Don''t you have work this afternoon? Can you drink?"

    "Normally no, but I justnded a big client like you. If the boss dares to say a word against it, I''ll p the deposit receipt in his face," Wang Chunxiao said, shrugging her shoulders smugly. Her job as a personal banking consultant was somewhat simr to sales; with premium clients in hand, the bosses couldn''t really do much to her.

    Yang Hao smiled, "Alright, let''s have a little."

    Then Yang Hao looked towards Yu Ranran, knowing she could handle her liquor but didn''t have much of a tolerance.

    "A little wouldn''t hurt," Yu Ranran nodded slightly, not wanting to dampen the mood.

    Her situation was simr to Wang Chunxiao''s. She hadpleted the task assigned by the school, so even if she did drink before going to work that afternoon, the leaders wouldn''t fuss over it ¨C after all, it was work-rted.

    On the contrary, the leaders who knew Yang Hao had agreed to participate in the anniversary event would only praise her performance at work.

    And so, the three of them began to drink modestly. After a few sses, the conversation shifted from current lives to their university days, as those years held the fondest memories of youth for all three of them.

    "Hao, you and Ranran were so good together back then."

    "At the time, I really thought you two would get married right after graduation."

    Having had a bit to drink, Wang Chunxiao spoke her mind. Her words indeed reflected her thoughts from those years. After saying this, she looked at Yang Hao with a yful smile and said, "But after more than a decade, you and Ranran are both still single. Could this be fate?"

    "How about a grand reconciliation?"

    "As the saying goes, what''s meant to be will find a way back together!"

    Wang Chunxiao teased half-seriously, half-jokingly. She truly wanted to see the paire together, since she was heavily invested in their rtionship from their college days.

    Besides, she sincerely hoped for the best for her close friend. With Yang Hao''s current worth, he could certainly provide Yu Ranran with afortable life, ensuring her lifelong well-being.

 Chapter 296 262, Little Boss Xu Meizhu Online (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

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    Wang Chunxiao finished speaking, and Yu Ranran''s cheeks, already flushed from the alcohol, reddened even more.

    She red at her friend reproachfully, "Xiaoxiao, what are you saying!"

    Yang Hao, however,ughed, "Ranran, with your conditions, finding a boyfriend shouldn''t be hard, should it?"

    "Why have you been single all these years?"

    "Waiting for you, of course!"

    Wang Chunxiao teased with a grin.

    "Fine, I''ll take it seriously."

    Yang Haoughed heartily. Mr. Yang hadpletely let himself go now, with 208 intimate encounters already under his belt. If this number were to continue, Yang Hao wasn''t concerned; it would just be like revisiting old territory.

    By the way, he could also try to recapture the feeling of his youth. The System had said he was the one who ended Yu Ranran''s innocence; conversely, Yu Ranran was also his first woman in the true sense of the term.

    And men often have a special affection for their first woman. When they part ways, unless it''s due to something like cheating that turns everything sour, they tend to keep a beautiful memory in their hearts.

    Just then, Yang Hao''s phone chimed. It was a message from his secretary, Xu Yali, reporting Sun Xinyi''s whereabouts. Now, whenever Yibao went out, she had bodyguards and a driver with her, and Yang Hao also had the driver report to Xu Yali in real time, who would then ry the information to him as appropriate.

    At this moment, Xu Yali reported that Yibao had gone shopping, probably bored at home.

    Such information didn''t warrant a reply. After looking at the message, Yang Hao ced his phone aside.

    But this message interrupted the conversation they were having.

    After eating, Wang Chunxiao asked Yang Hao for some personal information and then left first with Yu Ranran.

    "Ranran, you should really consider what was said at the dinner table."

    Sitting in the back of the taxi, Wang Chunxiao said earnestly.

    "Let nature take its course."

    "Oh, speaking like that means you''re really interested!"

    Yu Ranran looked out the car window without replying. To say she hadn''t considered it would be a lie; after all, the two of them had a foundation from being together for over two years, and Yang Hao''s current status perfectly matched her ideals for a partner.

    But she also knew that the decision was no longer in her hands. A man like Yang Hao wouldn''tck women around him; the ones throwing themselves at him were numerous. She was in a marriage and dating chat group with women like herself who were considered leftover women of a mature age. A guy with Yang Hao''s credentials thrown into that group would cause a frenzy.

    "But, Ranran, with Hao''s status now, even the post-00s girls are throwing themselves at him, so if you really are interested, you should probably act fast!" Wang Chunxiao sighed and then added, "Oh, by the way, that manager Xu of the hotpot restaurant, I think she and Hao have a special rtionship. The way she looks at Hao is very telling!"

    Yu Ranran nodded slightly, having noticed it herself. And not just Xu Meizhu ¨C she also thought about her student, Chen Ruohan. The day before at the cat caf¨¦ when she ran into Yang Hao, he was with Chen Ruohan.

    Normally, the signing of a small artist wouldn''t require the personal involvement of a CEO like Yang Hao. She also knew about Chen Ruohan ¨C since enrolling, the girl had countless suitors, with numerous boys orbiting her daily, showing that despite her young age, she was very astute.

    Thus, it really was a case of the rich getting richer, and the poor getting poorer!

    For a man like Yang Hao, almost any woman would find him attractiveˇ­

    On the other side, Yang Hao was already sitting in the passenger seat of u8, with Xu Meizhu driving.

    The car drove straight into the underground parking of Linjiang Garden.

    Most of the houses here were still vacant, and Yang Hao decided to give one to this loyal female subordinate as a reward.

    "Meizhu, you''re still living in the staff dormitory, right?"

    As they entered the elevator, Yang Hao asked casually.

    "Yes."

    "The staff dormitory conditions are pretty good, and it''s close to the hotpot restaurant."

    Xu Meizhu was still in charge of the staff dormitory, and ording to Yang Hao''s arrangements, it was quitefortable. The manager, like her, had an independent apartment, while others stayed two per two-bedroom apartment, ensuring each person had a private room.

    As they spoke, the elevator stopped on the 12th floor.

    Yang Hao led Xu Meizhu out of the elevator and proceeded to open the door to room 1201.

    "Hao, is this a new apartment you bought?"

    At first nce, the apartment looked luxurious, and Xu Meizhu asked instinctively.

    "What do you think, do you like it?" Stepping inside, Yang Hao referred to the spacious living room.

    "Of course, I like it! What a great apartment!" Xu Meizhu eximed with a smile.

    "Then it''s yours!"

    Yang Hao dered with a wave of his hand.

    "What?"

    "It''s mine??"

    Xu Meizhu looked at Yang Hao in shock, her face a picture of astonishment.

    "It''s yours, consider it a reward!"

    "You''ve been working hard following me these years, enduring many hardships!"

    Yang Hao said earnestly.

    "But, thisˇŞthis is too valuable!" Xu Meizhu was a bit overwhelmed; such an apartment would cost millions at least.

    "It''s what you deserve!"

    "You move in first, then I''ll have someone take you to handle the property transfer."

    Upon hearing this, Xu Meizhu shook her head, "Hao, I don''t want your apartment!"

    Huh?

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected Xu Meizhu to react this way; he thought his female subordinate would be overjoyed.

    "Then what do you want?"

    "I..."

    Xu Meizhu fell silent, simply staring straight at Yang Hao.

    After a moment, she lunged into Yang Hao''s arms and stood on tiptoes to press her lips against his.

    Having initiated the kiss awkwardly, she didn''t follow through with anything more.

    Yang Hao was aware that his female subordinate had been working diligently with him since she was 18, never having been in a rtionship, and of course, he knew of her little crush.

    Previously, he had been married. Back then, Yang Hao, who wasn''t yet corrupt, had the means to cheat but chose to abide by a moral code.

    Later, when all his hotpot restaurants closed down and he himself started delivering food, he naturally didn''t want to drag Xu Meizhu down with him.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Later on, he awakened the System, rose to sess with the help of his "System," and one woman after another appeared by his side. Xu Meizhu indeed had no advantagepared to those other women.

    She was the type of woman who would be a good wife and mother, able to live a good life with you, able to endure hardships with you.

    If Yang Hao had not chosen Li Manshu back then but had married Xu Meizhu instead, even if his hotpot restaurant had closed down, she would probably not have divorced him but would have shared weal and woe with him.

    She was definitely a good woman!

    That''s why Yang Hao didn''t want to let her down, but now his mindset hadpletely changed.

    Moreover, he really wanted to know what the true meaning of "letting someone down" was?

    Can a marriage certificate truly represent everything?

    He could give everything except for the certificate, did that count as letting her down?

    Yang Hao, the experienced yer, began to teach Xu Meizhu, the newbie...

    The first step, start with skillful use of the tongue!

    The second step, learn to speak and make sounds with swallowing and spitting.

    The third step, master the basic yoga poses.

    Ding!

    Detected a close rtionship between the host and Xu Meizhu.

    Entering close rtionship subject processing program...

    Name: Xu Meizhu

    Age: 28

    Overall Quality Score: 89

    (Note 1: As the host currently has more than 5 NPCs, only those with an overall quality score above 90 can be converted to an NPC.)

    (Note 2: An overall quality score of 80-89 can directly be converted to a minor boss.)

    (Note 3: Defeating a minor boss can drop random rewards such as cash, Skill Cards, Industry Cards, etc., refreshable once a week!)

    Ding!

    Conversion to minor boss sessful!

    Minor boss Xu Meizhu is officially online!

    Awarded minor boss maintenance fund of 188 million!

    The host has received the first-time minor boss defeat reward of 188 million cash!

    Ding!

    Detected that the minor boss is a virgin, additional reward of one Skill Card.

    [Yes][No] Redeem skill now?

    Yes!

    Congrattions to the host for acquiring the skill: Listening to Heartbeats.

    (Note: This skill can be used on up to three people per day.)

    Uh...

    6!!

    After a series of notifications, Yang Hao silently gave a thumbs up to the System.

    The standards for NPCs sure have been raised!

    Going from the previous 80 points straight up to 90.

    If we apply the current standards, the attractive milf Wang Xueru with a score of 88 would not even be able to be an NPC.

    However, there are benefits to being a minor boss, getting money is rtively fast.

    This time he was rewarded with a one-time payment of 188 million cash. Although Yang Hao has a significant amount of assets, he actually doesn''t have much cash flow.

    Having money in the bank is reassuring!

    So, directly rewarding cash is quite nice.

    "Hao, I don''t want anything, as long as you can stay by my side," Xu Meizhu said, resting in Yang Hao''s arms as she regained herposure.

    "You can''t have nothing. First of all, you should keep this house," Yang Hao patted Xu Meizhu''s shoulder gently.

    "Then I''ll live in it, but there''s no need for the property transfer!" Xu Meizhu shook her head.

    Not tempted by such arge house?

    Yang Hao looked at his female subordinate in surprise. He knew Xu Meizhu was very loyal to him.

    But to be indifferent to a house worth several million was quite unexpected to Yang Hao.

    Greed is part of human nature.

    So even if Xu Meizhu wanted some money from him, Yang Hao wouldn''t mind. After all, she had been loyally devoted to him for over a decade, and deserved a substantial reward!

    With a thought, he decided to test the newly acquired skill [Listening to Heartbeats].

    Ding!

    [Listening to Heartbeats] skill has been sessfully used on the target Xu Meizhu.

    Remaining uses today: 2.

    Xu Meizhu: I have finally be Hao''s woman, sob, I''ve really be Hao''s woman!

    Xu Meizhu: The waiting of over a decade has finally yielded results, I hope Hao looks at me often.

    Xu Meizhu: He has so many women by his side, I may not be the most outstanding, but I will definitely be the most understanding and obedient, those women are all after his money, but I''m not, I don''t want anything...

    Listening to Xu Meizhu''s heartbeats, Yang Hao couldn''t help but gently pat her on the back tofort her, realizing that this devoted female subordinate wasn''t after his wealth.

    In today''s society, such women were really rare, and when met, they should be cherished.

    While Yang Hao was quietly contemting, Xu Meizhu''s heartbeats spoke up again.

    Xu Meizhu: They say that is supposed to be veryfortable, so why did I only feel pain?

 Chapter 298 264, I only do morning exercises! (Requesting monthly tickets)

    In the private room.

    Zhao Jinlong scolded a service manager, literally showering him with spittle. Ye Wei said she was going to find Huang Qing, but in the end, it was like throwing a meat bun at a dog.

    "Tell Huang Qing if she doesn''te now, I''m going to start trashing the ce!"

    Zhao Jinlong banged on the table and shouted.

    "Go ahead!"

    "Better do it now!"

    The moment he finished speaking, a man''s voice suddenly rang out from the doorway of the private room.

    Zhao Jinlong found the voice somewhat familiar. He looked up and sure enough, it was that guy who had been getting happy with his goddess in the car.

    Seeing the rival in love made Zhao Jinlong''s eyes turn bloodshot!

    If Huang Qing had shown up, Zhao Jinlong might not have lost his cool, but the sight of Yang Hao after having drunk quite a bit set him off immediately!

    "Damn it, smash it!!"

    Zhao Jinlong bellowed at his severalckeys, then grabbed the red wine bottle in front of him and smashed it directly against the 100-inch LCD screen!

    Crack!!

    The wine bottle hit right in the middle of the LCD screen, and the huge screen instantly fractured into a web...

    "Zhao Jinlong, have you gone fucking mad!"

    Following Yang Hao, Huang Qing cursed and was about to order someone to stop it.

    But Yang Hao was coolly waving his hand: "Let him smash!"

    Ever since he activated the System, Yang Hao hadn''t encountered any antagonists yet. It was hard toe by one, so he needed to let him be arrogant.

    After maxing out the Combat Power, the System granted him the title of Martial Arts Grandmaster, right?

    Yang Hao had never tested the power of a Martial Arts Grandmaster. Today was a good chance to try it out and get a general idea of his own Combat Power.

    After Zhao Jinlong took action, his drunkenckeys also started to smash things around with wine bottles.

    Two hoodlums who usually looked after the bar went straight for Yang Hao...

    "So you''re the one who snatched our Brother Long''s woman, huh!"

    "Right, it''s him! Beat the crap out of him!!"

    Zhao Jinlong shouted loudly from behind. He had been displeased with Yang Hao for quite some time, especially that day in Binjiang Park, he had even felt a murderous rage.

    At his shout, several people immediately lunged at Yang Hao.

    "Security!!"

    Huang Qing turned her head and shouted at the security guards standing on standby in the corridor.

    "No need for security!"

    Yang Hao directly faced the approaching men.

    "Huh?"

    "Hao??"

    Huang Qing and Ye Wei were both stunned. A bunch of people were charging over, and he was counter-charging??

    While they were dazed, the two hoodlums who had rushed up first were already howling in pain, kneeling on the ground with agonized expressions. Those following them were also floored by Yang Hao in an instant.

    "Damn!"

    "You????"

    Zhao Jinlong''s face was full of confusion, his mind flooded with question marks, and he sobered up quite a bit instantly.

    However, Yang Hao showed no courtesy to the instigator, and in a few moves, he beat Zhao Jinlong into a pig''s head.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    In the blink of an eye, Zhao Jinlong and his gang were all lying on the floor of the private room, crying for their fathers and howling for their mothers.

    Huang Qing, Ye Wei, and the clubhouse employees were all dumbfounded!!

    Huang Qing: My man can fight like this??

    Ye Wei: How is this even more impressive than winning at cards?

    Employee: Damn, our boss is way too awesome!!

    "Call the police."

    Yang Hao said indifferently.

    But in his heart, he was somewhat disappointed. These people were no match at all; he hadn''t gotten a true sense of how much he could fight.

    Coming back to her senses, Huang Qing immediately picked up the phone and called the police.

    "Imperium Clubhouse, someone is vandalizing the venue and they attacked our boss."

    "Six or seven people..."

    Listeining to Huang Qing describe the situation to the police.

    Zhao Jinlong, lying on the ground, was grimacing in pain while wanting to curse his mother.

    Vandalism was indeed true, but you call this assaulting the boss??

    It was clearly them, six or seven guys being beaten by someone else!

    Within a few minutes, the police arrived at the scene.

    Leading them was the deputy director of Quanyang Police Station, Li Doni, who brought all three on-duty officers with him.

    However, upon arriving at the scene, he was somewhat stunned.

    Wasn''t it supposed to be a group of people assaulting the boss of Imperial Clubhouse?

    Why were so many people lying on the ground?

    "Who called the police?"

    Li Doni scanned the people present.

    He recognized Huang Qing; she was the manager of Imperial Clubhouse before, and they had dealt with each other quite a bit. He also received quite some benefits from Huang Qing.

    Running a clubhouse naturally requires good rtions with the local police, but at this moment neither could act too familiar, let alone let others see they knew each other.

    "I called the police."

    "ID card."

    Li Doni started following procedure, registering the information of the person who reported the incident, and then inquired about the situation.

    "You''re the boss of Imperial Clubhouse?"

    Li Doni looked at Yang Hao: "Didn''t the report say you were being assaulted? What''s going on here?"

    Li Doni looked suspiciously at Zhao Jinlong and the others on the ground.

    "They did assault me, that''s correct. But with so many people attacking me, I couldn''t just stand there and not fight back, so I fought back a bit. Who knew they couldn''t take a punch, and just a few hitster, they all went down..."

    Yang Hao shrugged slightly.

    "What?"

    "You did this all by yourself??"

    Li Doni''s eyes bulged out, his face a picture of shock and disbelief.

    The three police officers who hade with him wore simr expressions, especially a pretty female officer who was tall and willowy, unable to resist sizing up Yang Hao carefully.

    "Leader, I have a video here."

    "Everything Mr. Yang says is absolutely true."

    At that moment, the security captain of the clubhouse approached with a cellphone in hand.

    After hearing from the waitstaff about Zhao Jinlong''s intention to trash the ce, the security team had been monitoring the situation in the private room. Not only had they been recording on cellphones, but everyone else did the same; such incidents were not umon for them.

    Once the guests at the clubhouse got drunk, there was no telling what they might do, so it was essential to record videos as evidence.

    Li Doni took the cellphone and watched the video seriously, while the other three officers gathered around.

    After watching the video, the four exchanged looks, their expressionsplicated. They were police officers, after all, trained inbat and grappling by the System, yet none of them could achieve such feats.

    Mr. Yang''s moves were clean and efficient, clearly the work of many years of martial arts training.

    "Take them all back to the station for processing!"

    "Are you guys able to walk?"

    Li Doni asked Zhao Jinlong and the others lying on the ground.

    Yang Hao had been moderate in his approach, only knocking them down and causing a bit of pain.

    Only Zhao Jinlong''s fat head had swollen even more, really resembling a pig''s head, but it didn''t hinder his ability to walk.

    Struggling, the men got up and followed the police downstairs.

    "You two also need toe to the station to give a statement, and you, securityrade,e along with the video evidence."

    Li Doni said to Yang Hao, Huang Qing, and the security captain.

    Yang Hao indicated his understanding and followed everyone downstairs.

    Knowing that several people were involved in the case, Li Doni and his team brought three police cars: a 7-seater van and two 5-seater sedans.

    Yang Hao and Huang Qing sat in thest police car, driven by the tall and pretty female officer. ncing at her name tag from the corner of his eye, Yang Hao found it easily readable due to a certain elevated feature.

    Ma Tianjiao.

    Yang Hao silently repeated her name in his mind. Discover more content at empire

    From her name alone, it was clear that Officer Ma''s father had high hopes for her, and Yang Hao wondered whether bing a police officer had met her father''s expectations...

    "You''ve been practicing martial arts since you were a child?"

    Just as Yang Hao''s thoughts were drifting, Officer Ma suddenly spoke up.

    "Are you asking me?"

    Yang Hao asked instinctively as Officer Ma continued to focus straight ahead while speaking.

    "Yes."

    Officer Ma nodded slightly.

    "Not really since childhood, I guess you could say I''m ate starter," Yang Hao replied off the cuff, knowing whatever he said would be a bluff.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that his response had pricked the pride of this exceptional policewoman.

    She wasn''t just any police officer, but one from the city''s economic investigation brigade. Due to her fiery temper and multiple disciplinary vitions during cases, she was reassigned to Quanyang Police Station to temper her attitude.

    After all, the station dealt mostly with trivial cases that required patience.

    However, this exceptional officer had once taken third ce in the provincial female policebatpetition, and many male officers couldn''t match her. This was something she took great pride in.

    Yet today, Yang Hao, a mere "bystander," had disyed such impressive fighting skills. While she was curious, herpetitive nature was also sparked. She was eager to fight Mr. Yang and see how skilled he truly was.

    Or perhaps, Zhao Jinlong and his crew were simply too weak!

    Now, with Yang Hao iming to be ater to martial arts, Officer Ma was even less convinced.

    Starting halfway and still this formidable? Outrageous!

    "Any formal training?"

    Officer Ma asked again.

    "Learned from a grandmaster in the park," Yang Hao continued to fabricate, reasoning that public park grandmasters in online novels were often hidden dragons and crouching tigers, potentially major figures themselves.

    However, his words only made Officer Ma more frustrated. Ate starter, learning from a park grandmaster, and he could fight like that?

    Could he possibly be an ultimate genius who awakened a Holy Spirit Root at eighteen?

    Officer Ma, ranked third on the police force''s list of top officers, was not pleased and was itching for a challenge!

    Unaware of the policewoman''spetitive thoughts, Yang Hao continued, "I''m usually quite busy with work, and neglect my practice, so I didn''t have much opportunity for rawbat, which is why I was somewhat wed in my execution."

    Officer Ma: ???

    One man against six,pletely unscathed.

    You call that wed??

    The impressive officer finally turned her head to nce at Yang Hao, "Looking for an opportunity for realbat?"

    "If there''s a chance, I might give it a shot."

    Since Zhao Jinlong and his team were too weak, Yang Hao hadn''t been able to truly gauge his strength, so he nodded subconsciously.

    "I get off work at six in the morning," Officer Ma suddenly said.

    "Huh?"

    Yang Hao looked at her puzzled, thinking, what does your shift ending at six have to do with me??

    "Seven o''clock, see you at Binjiang Park."

    "Let''s spar!" Officer Ma added.

    "Eh?"

    Yang Hao looked at the policewoman in astonishment, never expecting her to make such a proposal.

    She was quite attractive and shapely, so why the fascination with fighting?

    "Aren''t you the one who wanted realbat experience?" Officer Ma said, seeing the look of confusion on Yang Hao''s face.

    "Sparring with you isn''t exactly realbat!"

    Yang Hao shook his head, "Besides, I need to sleep in the morning!"

    "Who gets up early to fight? I only do morning exercises!"

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    Ma Tianjiao''s mouth twitched slightly, and then she nced at Yang Hao with the corner of her eye, "If you can do morning exercises, why can''t you fight?"

    The pride of the police force obviously didn''t understand what Yang Hao meant by morning exercises andcked sufficient awareness of the diversity of the Chinesenguage!

    "It''s about the location."

    "You can do morning exercises at home, but going to the park..."

    Yang Hao wanted to say that going to the park wouldn''t work, but then he thought that wasn''t entirely true; he needed to keep an open mind and not speak too absolutely, because that could easily boomerang back on him.

    What if he had to do morning exercises in the park with this pride of the police force one day!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Ahem...

    Miss Color, who was sitting in the back, of course knew what her man meant, and she coughed lightly to interrupt their conversation.

    "Pride, howe you ended up at the police station?"

    Huang Qing knew Ma Tianjiao; their fathers had dealings with each other, but the two of them did not have a good rtionship and looked down on each other.

    In Ma Tianjiao''s eyes, Huang Qing was nothing but a female gangster, while in Huang Qing''s eyes, Ma Tianjiao was nothing but a stodgy, stuck-up prude!

    So even though they had known each other since junior high and their social circles intersected, the two had no private contact.

    "Secondment."

    Ma Tianjiao gave a cold two-word reply.

    "Do you two know each other?"

    Yang Hao looked at the two women in surprise, as it had escaped his notice during the long car ride.

    "Not close!"

    "Just acquainted!"

    The two women gave different responses, but the meaning was simr; they seemed to intentionally maintain a sense of distance.

    This is somewhat interesting!

    Yang Hao became interested in their rtionship and decided to use thest two chances of Listening to Heartbeats avable for the day, since they would expire after midnight anyway.

    Then he heard the fascinating inner thoughts of the two women.

    Ma Tianjiao: I, a distinguished elite of the police force, certainly have nothing inmon with this female gangster! People on different paths do not make ns together!

    Huang Qing: Stuck-up prude, you just have a bad attitude and got demoted for screwing up! Serves you right!

    Ma Tianjiao: She looks shady with this man!

    Huang Qing: Sister is trying to save you from embarrassment, alright? You don''t understand anything. Besides, Hao wouldn''t be interested in this stuck-up prude!

    Ma Tianjiao: In the video, this man moves so fast and hits the vital spots precisely each time. Recognizing pressure points like that takes over a decade to identify, no doubt!

    Uh?

    Pressure points?

    You would need more than a decade for that! Enjoy new adventures from empire

    "How about tomorrow afternoon?"

    Ma Tianjiao asked Yang Hao again.

    "This afternoon? I might not have time," Yang Hao shook his head again. He was very busy and really didn''t feel like fighting with this pride of the police force.

    Mainly because Yang Hao didn''t think there would be any gains from fighting with her; no matter how strong a woman was, there was a limit to her strength.

    It would be a pure waste of time!

    Ma Tianjiao: This man is so annoying, making such a fuss over a fight. Is he afraid he will lose face if he can''t beat me?

    Ma Tianjiao: Probably realizes those hoodlums were too weak, and he has some self-awareness.

    Hearing the pride of the police force''s inner thoughts left Yang Hao somewhat speechless; no wonder Huang Qing called her a stuck-up prude.

    She really was quite conceited, and with oddly high self-confidence!

    "If you really want to fight,e find me at Tianmei Media tomorrow afternoon."

    The 42nd floor of Tianmei Building was the CEO''s area, it had a gym, and the space was not small ¨C setting up a fight with Ma Tianjiao would be more than enough.

    "Tianmei Media??"

    Ma Tianjiao gave Yang Hao a puzzled look, she obviously knew of thepany; after all, it was thergest entertainmentpany in Jiangcheng and quite prominent nationwide.

    "Come find me on the 42nd floor," Yang Hao didn''t feel like exining and simply gave a nonchnt remark.

    "Okay!"

    Ma Tianjiao wasn''t too concerned about why Yang Hao would be at Tianmei Media; after all, her aim was to set up a fight.

    And now she had achieved her goal.

    While they were talking, the police car had already driven into the precinct''s courtyard.

    Zhao Jinlong, the leader of the troublemakers, was taken straight into the interrogation room.

    "Director Li, my dad is Zhao Yueshan, the president of Mountaineering Logistics; he knows the leaders of your city bureau..."

    After this ordeal, Zhao Jinlong had sobered up and started to show his cowardice, looking downcast.

    Thinking of pulling his dad out of this mess and having already called his dad Zhao Yueshan for help on the road, he now just hoped his dad would show up quickly with reinforcements.

    Li Doni looked at Zhao Jinlong with a bit of speechlessness, thinking to himself that just Zhao had a background, as if Manager Huang didn''t?

    If there was a clear disparity in the backgrounds of the parties involved, Li Doni would have handled it ordingly; after all, that''s just how society worked, and everything was linked in a chain. As a mere deputy director of a police station, he couldn''t afford to offend big shots.

    Now, with both sides having strong backgrounds, he could only act by the book, waiting for the behind-the-scenes power y of both parties.

    "Who your dad is has nothing to do with this case; just talk about your own issues!"

    "There are cameras here, and everything you say will be recorded."

    Li Doni pointed at the nearby camera and continued, "Gathering three or more people to destroy public or private property is an intentional act of property damage, and it''s also a serious act of provocation. This is something we can press charges for!"

    "So, this case is not as simple as you think..."

    Hearing that charges could be pressed, Zhao Jinlong became even more panicked, his chubby, beat-up face trembling.

    "Director Li, you saw how severely I got beaten, and he didn''t get hurt at all, how can you still charge me..."

    "That''s not fair!"

    Zhao Jinlong''s voice was trembling now.

    "It was legitimate self-defense, the video is very clear."

    Li Doni waved his hand: "Next, you answer whatever I ask."

    "Name."

    "Zhao Jinlong."

    "..."

    While Li Doni was interrogating Zhao Jinlong, a ck Passat pulled into the courtyard of the police station, and Director Wang Youshan of Quanyang Police Station got out of the car with a solemn expression.

    He had already finished his shift, but had just received two phone calls, both from his superiorsˇŞone telling him to mediate the matter involving Zhao Jinlong, and the other telling him to handle it impartially.

    Wang Youshan had encountered simr situations before. Obviously, both parties involved had pulled strings, and it seemed they both had very powerful backgrounds. This kind of case was tricky for him; if handled incorrectly, he could offend the leaders, yet he couldn''t afford to offend either of the two "immortals" who had called him.

    Shortly after Wang Youshan arrived, two Rolls-Royces drove into the police station courtyard one after the other.

    Zhao Yueshan and Huang Dazhong got out of the cars respectively.

    "Old Huang, there''s no need to make a big fuss about this, right? We were almost inws, weren''t we?"

    Zhao Yueshan already knew the situation and realized that if the matter were pursued seriously, his foolish son might end up behind bars, so he was very polite.

    Huang Dazhong nodded: "Actually, I''m still not clear about the whole situation. Let''s go in and hear what Qing and the others have to say."

    Huang Dazhong certainly didn''t want to be sworn enemies with Zhao Yueshan. If Zhao Jinlong were truly sent away because of this, Zhao Yueshan would definitely seek revenge, and he would be ruthless about it.

    Moreover, with a business the size of Huang Dazhong''s, it was impossible to bepletely clean, and if someone targeted him continuously, it would also be troublesome.

    As the saying goes: It''s not the theft that''s feared, but the thief''s constant attention!

    Therefore, today, Huang Dazhong also came with the intention of settling the matter amicably, as it was not a major issue after all.

    However, beforeing, he still called a familiar leader, not making any specific requests, only saying to handle matters impartially.

    After all, as long as the issue was handled impartially, his daughter and "son-inw" would have the upper hand.

    The two men entered the police station, where Yang Hao and Huang Qing had also finished giving their statements.

    "Mr. Yang, I''m really sorry about today''s incident. It''s all because of my son''s carelessness!"

    "Let me apologize on his behalf first."

    Zhao Yueshan walked up to Yang Hao, bowed deeply, and was very sincere in his manner.

    He had investigated Yang Hao''s background; not only was he the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, but he was also the owner of Tianmei Media, with a worth of several billion!

    Zhao Yueshan''s total assets were just over a few billion, which was nothingpared to Yang Hao''s.

    Therefore, after learning over the phone that his son had gotten into a conflict with Yang Hao, he cursed his own son countless times in his heart.

    "Director Zhao, I understand how you feel, but apologies should stille from your son."

    "Moreover, Zhao Jinlong brought five men to smash up my club and attempted to assault me; you should know what that kind of behavior amounts to!"

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders.

    Zhao Yueshan was the typical shrewd businessman, cunning and astute, knowing when to advance or retreat, and he could clearly judge the situation.

    It''s often said that a tiger does not beget a dog for a son, but Zhao Yueshan had somehow produced a fool like Zhao Jinlong, which was puzzling.

    But second-generation heirs like Zhao Jinlong were not umon.

    The circle of the so-called "second generation" is actually quite extreme; some really are elite members of society, benefiting from the best educational resources from an early age, and coupled with their environment, they can''t help but absorb somepetence.

    Others, however, are like Zhao Jinlong, chasing girls, squandering the family wealth, living carefree lives, but only on the condition that they don''t cause trouble and especially don''t provoke people they shouldn''t!

    "Mr. Yang, I willpensate double for all the losses to the club!"

    "And also for your mental distress."

    "Later on, I''ll have Zhao Jinlong apologize to you in person!"

    Zhao Yueshan made his position clear straight away; he knew if he didn''t show weakness and tried to be tough, it would be akin to sending his son to prison.

    Although he knew the leader of this police station, he was aware that Huang Dazhong definitely knew people too, and this Mr. Yang with a worth of several billion might even know higher-ranking leaders.

    So in this matter, connections were useless; only admitting defeat, apologizing, and payingpensation, trying to meet Mr. Yang''s demands as much as possible, were options.

    "Mr. Yang, please calcte how much money the total losses amount to."

    "I''ll have someone transfer the funds immediately!"

    Again, Zhao Yueshan spoke with a sincere face.

    Yang Hao was quite satisfied with his attitude.

    "Qing, calcte how much the club lost?"

    Yang Hao turned to ask Huang Qing.

    "The renovation of the private room will cost about 500,000 or so, just thosemps cost over 300,000. Based on the renovation period of a month, the daily loss in profits is about a hundred thousand or more; over a month, thates to three or four million. Additionally, they injured two waiters, and we need to pay for that as well."

    "All told, thates to at least 5 million."

    Huang Qing had already silently calcted the losses in her mind, and of course, there was a significant markup in this 5 million figure.

    After hearing this, Zhao Yueshan nodded, showing little emotion.

    Double the 5 million came to 10 million, which was within his ability to pay.

    Now it was up to how much Mr. Yang wanted for mental distress, which was impossible to quantify and entirely dependent on what Yang Hao would say.

    "Director Zhao, your son and his five men tried to gang up on me, definitely causing me considerable physical and mental harm."

    "How about this, each of thempensates me 10 million for mental distress, a total of 60 million!"

    "As you just said, the doublepensation for the club''s loss is 10 million, bringing the total to 70 million!"

    Upon hearing Yang Hao''s words, Zhao Yueshan, who had remained calm throughout, turned pale. He expected Yang Hao to ask for a high price, but not this much.

    70 million!

    This was faster than robbing a bank!!

    "Mr. Yang, it''s not that I don''t want topensate, but I really can''t afford 70 million. Business has been toughtely, and thepany only has a little over 20 million in liquid assets..." Zhao Yueshan showed his stance first and then began to plead poverty.

    Upon hearing this, Yang Hao smiled: "That''s not right, Zhao Jinlong said he would give Qing an 88.88 million dowry!"

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    Zhao Yueshan''s face darkened as he hadn''t expected his spendthrift son to have already bragged about such a bold im.

    Actually, Zhao Yueshan had more than a billion in liquid funds avable, otherwise, he wouldn''t have previously discussed investing in thepany with Huang Dazhong.

    But he was pained by it, this was 70 million!

    It felt like an absolute disaster!

    "Mr. Yang, you''re not exactly short of money..."

    "I need money!"

    Yang Hao didn''t wait for Zhao Yueshan to finish speaking, and immediately threw his words right back at him.

    "Er..."

    Zhao Yueshan was taken aback for a moment but still pressed on, "Mr. Yang, I know you''re mainly holding in a lot of anger. How about thister on, I''ll have them kneel in a row and you can hit them as much as you like until you feel better, then have them kowtow and apologize to Mr. Yang!"

    "Then, regarding the money, could you possibly take less? If I take out 70 million all at once, mypany won''t be able to operate normally."

    Zhao Yueshan''s ultimate goal was to pay less money, after all, it wasn''t him being hit, nor was it him apologizing, but he was the one who had to pay.

    While they were talking, Wang Youshan came over with a smile on his face: "Gentlemen, why don''t we talk in my office."

    "And Mr. Huang as well."

    Wang Youshan nodded at Huang Dazhong and his daughter Huang Qing, these were all bigwigs he couldn''t afford to offend.

    The group moved to Wang Youshan''s office, where he courteously poured tea for everyone and then said cheerfully, "I just went to the interrogation room to find out about the situation. Strictly speaking, the nature of this incident is quite severe, but thankfully it didn''t lead to any irreparable consequences. Therefore, my suggestion is that reaching a settlement would be best."

    "What do you two think?"

    "My opinion is the same as Director Li," Zhao Yueshan quickly nodded his agreement.

    "I have no problem with a settlement!"

    Yang Hao also nodded, "I was just discussing a settlement with Director Zhao; the key is to see how sincere Director Zhao is."

    "Mr. Yang, I''m very sincere. How about 20 million?"

    Zhao Yueshan''s thinking was topensate the bar with 10 million and give Yang Hao 10 million for emotional distress.

    When Wang Youshan heard this figure, he was so startled he almost stood up; he hadn''t expected the amount involved in the settlement to be sorge.

    But what surprised him even more was Yang Hao''s reaction. Thetter put down his teacup and stood up abruptly, "So, Director Zhao means that my emotional distress from being beaten up by your son and his gang is worth just 10 million, right?"

    "In that case, we''ll let thew decide what''s fair."

    "Qing, let''s go!"

    Yang Hao hadn''t actually wanted to really send Zhao Jinlong to prison; the scared kid couldn''t pose any real threat to him. Besides, Yang Hao had intentionally steered the situation to this point. He just wanted to take this chance to seriously deal with that gas cylinder wretch, and to let their family cough up some money.

    But Zhao Yueshan clearly wasn''t too willing to part with his money. A 10 million emotional distress payment might be a sky-high amount for the average person, but for Yang Hao, who was worth several billions, it was a drop in the bucket.

    It was as if an ordinary person was pped and then had a hundred yuan bill thrown in their face with the attacker iming they were deeply apologetic and that the money was forpensationˇŞtelling them to take it and quit their damn whining!

    In that case, would you take the hundred yuan to keep the peace, or would you pursue legal action and fight to the end?

    Moreover, the attacker keeps insisting on marrying your woman.

    Of course, this is from the perspective of a true victim, whereas Yang Hao wasn''t really a victim.

    He just wanted to teach Zhao Jinlong a lesson, to amplify the impact of the incident within the circles of second-generation rich like Jinlong, to let them know that the boss of Haojue was not someone to be trifled with, so they wouldn''t fucking cause trouble at Haojue in the future.

    It was a case of killing the chicken to warn the monkeys!

    "Mr. Yang, let''s talk it over."

    "If you''re not satisfied with the amount, we can negotiate further."

    Seeing Yang Hao about to leave, Zhao Yueshan immediately became anxious. He really couldn''t bear the thought of his only son going to prison.

    But Yang Hao couldn''t care less about him and walked straight out of the office. To him, the money wasn''t really important; he had demanded a high price simply to make Zhao Father and Son feel the pain, because only when it hurt would they remember the lesson!

    But 20 million was just a matter of gritting his teeth for Zhao Yueshan, it wasn''t really painful.

    Zhao Jinlong would at most get a severe scolding, the money he had wasted over the years was far more than just 20 million!

    "Old Zhao, no offense, but little Yang is worth tens of billions. He doesn''t need your measly one or two million!"

    After Yang Hao left the office with his daughter, Huang Dazhong stood up, patted Zhao Yueshan on the shoulder, feeling a sense of avenging a previous slight in his heart.

    Previously, when Zhao Yueshan sought to buy shares of Dazhong Commerce and Trade at a low price, his approach was very simr to Yang Hao''s current oneˇŞtargeting the other party''s weak spot, knowing that they had no other choice but to agree.

    Sure enough, what goes around,es around!

    Meanwhile, Wang Youshan stood there dumbfounded; he''d known that Yang Hao was a top executive but had no idea the man was actually worth tens of billions!

    No wonder he didn''t care about Zhao Yueshan''s 20 million.

    Of course, he didn''t know the ''tens of billions'' Huang Dazhong mentioned was somewhat exaggerated.

    "Mr. Huang, you''ve got to help me with this," Zhao Yueshan clutched at Huang Dazhong''s hand, pleading with a pained expression, "the main issue is that Mr. Yang started at 70 million, that''s just too much. It''s only normal for me to negotiate, right? Slowly talking things over, it''s not like it''s a fixed price..."

    "With a worth of tens of billions, little Yang doesn''t have the time to slowly negotiate with youˇŞdidn''t you see he doesn''t even care aboutpensation?" Huang Dazhong said contemptuously.

    Just then, Li Doni entered the office after finishing the interrogation: "Director Li, the interrogation is over."

    "Director Li, how''s my son?" Before Wang Youshan could speak, Zhao Yueshan eagerly questioned him.

    Li Doni immediately deferred to Wang Youshan for guidance.

    "You can tell Director Zhao," Wang Youshan gestured slightly with his hand.

    "Director Zhao, I can only say that if Mr. Yang pursues this legally, your son could definitely be sentenced. After all, the state has always been cracking down on criminal forces, and your son led an attack that injured two servers and vandalized the ce. This kind of behaviorˇ­"

    Li Doni still had professional ethics and only discussed the possible oues without revealing the contents of the interrogation.

    However, hearing him say that, Zhao Yueshan knew this matter couldn''t be settled without bloodshed; after all, who could me him when his son had crossed someone worth tens of billions.

    To put it bluntly, if the other party were amoner and had been beaten to death, all it would take would bepensating a few million, finding a scapegoat from among several people, smoothing over rtions, and maybe a conviction for involuntary manughter...

    But this approach was utterly useless against Yang Hao; the man was notcking in money, and his background was likely even stronger than his own.

    "Old Zhao, if you ask me, you should just let your son do a few years behind bars to let the government properly educate him..."

    Huang Dazhong patted Zhao Yueshan on the shoulder, feeling secretly pleased inside. Explore new worlds at empire

    Zhao Yueshan, on the other hand, wanted to curse. To himself, he thought: Why don''t you let your own son go to jail and work at the sewing machine!!

    But he couldn''t afford to fall out with Huang Dazhong; he still needed his help to deliver a message.

    "Old Huang, please tell Mr. Yang, I am willing to pay 50 million!"

    Zhao Yueshan said through gritted teeth.

    From Yang Hao''s attitude, it was clear that if he were to increase thepensation from 20 to 30 million or something, it would be utterly meaningless.

    Therefore, he directly raised it to 50 million, yet his heart ached tremendously.

    Indeed, as Yang Hao had thought, if it was 20 million, Zhao Yueshan might just grit his teeth, but going up to 50 million really made him feel the pinch.

    Now, there were only two options: either pay up for a settlement or let his worthless son go to prison and work at the sewing machine.

    Upon hearing that Zhao Yueshan was willing to offer 50 million, the nearby Wang Youshan and Li Doni were both stunned; they had never experienced such arge sum in a settlement case.

    But then, when they thought about Mr. Yang''s worth of tens of billions, it seemed reasonable after all.

    If you want to deal with this using themon man''spensation standards, they wouldn''t even bother with you. Didn''t you see, after shouting out 20 million, the man just turned and walked away!

    This is the world of the wealthy!

    "Alright, I''ll go talk to Yang about it right now."

    Huang Dazhong could also sense that Zhao Yueshan was seriously offering a painful price this time. 50 million, amounting to one third of Zhao Yueshan''s avable liquid assets, was a price with sincerity.

    "Director Wang, may I see my son?" After Huang Dazhong left, Zhao Yueshan immediately asked.

    "It''s not yet time to enforce restrictive measures, so you can see him, but he cannot leave the police station," Wang Youshan said quietly. In fact, they weren''t supposed to meet, but they had to give face to the leadership. Although they couldn''t unfairly favor Zhao Jinlong, letting father and son meet for a bit was of no consequence.

    "Dad, you finally came, please get me out of here!"

    When father and son met, Zhao Jinlong immediately began to wail. By now, his drunkenness had long subsided, leaving only endless fear in his heart.

    But Zhao Yueshan was a bit dumbstruck upon seeing his son beaten into a pig''s head.

    He had been informed that his son had led people to smash the shop and even beat up Yang Hao!

    To his surprise, he had just seen Yang Hao in perfect condition, while it was his own son who had been beaten to the point where even his father almost couldn''t recognize him.

    "Do you realize the mess you''ve gotten yourself into this time?"

    "Now, Yang Hao wants 70 million to agree to a settlement, so I am considering letting you go do a few years at the sewing machine," Zhao Yueshan said with a stern face, a look of anger at his son''sck of fighting spirit.

    "70 million, why doesn''t he just rob us??" Zhao Jinlong first cursed, then woefully said, "Dad, I really don''t want to go to jail. I''ve heard it''s particrly chaotic in there, full of all kinds of perverts!!"

    As he said this, Zhao Jinlong''s hand subconsciously touched his backside. He had heard that those perverts had a fondness for chubby guys like him. If he really ended up working at the sewing machine, he''d be in trouble.

    Zhao Yueshan didn''t continue this topic but instead got a detailed ount of the entire incident from his son.

    If they really went through the legal process, his worthless son would definitely be identified as the main culprit in this event!

    Thus, it seemed that paying a flesh price was inevitable.

    And at that moment, Zhao Yueshan just happened to receive a message from Huang Dazhong: A firm price of 66.66 million, along with a formal apology!

    "Dad, I don''t want to go in there, you have to save me!"

    At this moment, Zhao Jinlong wailed again.

    "Can you sincerely apologize to Yang Hao?" Zhao Yueshan gave his worthless son a look of disdain and asked.

    "Sure, I''ll even kowtow if I have to!"

    "As long as I don''t have to go in," Zhao Jinlong hurriedly stated his position.

    Zhao Yueshan looked on, speechless, thinking how his son was both cowardly and afraid,pletely without self-respect.

    He''d be sure to deal with him when they got home!!

    As Zhao Yueshan silently made these calctions, he gritted his teeth and replied with a "fine" to Huang Dazhong.

    Subsequently, both parties reached a settlement in the presence of Wang Youshan and Li Doni, with Yang Hao signing a letter of understanding.

    The settlement amount of 66.66 million also set a new record for the most substantial settlement amount that eitherw enforcement officer had seen in their careers!

    Ma Tianjiao, who had witnessed all of this, was also quite shocked. She had initially thought that Yang Hao was just the owner of the club, only toter realize that among his many identities, that of the club owner was one of the least lucrative.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Just for mental distress, he had received so much money; if she had hurt him, wouldn''t she have to pay until her family went bankrupt??

    Maybe she should stop fighting!

    The cost of fighting was way too high, she couldn''t afford it!

    What about signing a non-liability agreement before fighting?

    No, such agreements were invalid.

    This police prodigy kept having a silent brainstorm on the side.

 Chapter 301 267, Meng Chacha has another avatar (asking for monthly tickets)

    But with the effect of [Listening to Heartbeat] in ce, all her inner thoughts fell upon Yang Hao''s ears.

    A cop who dreams about fighting all day, no wonder he was transferred.

    Yang Hao silently criticized in his mind.

    Since both parties had reached a settlement, Zhao Jinlong and his people were all released, and then very sincerely apologized to Yang Hao and Huang Qing in front of the police.

    Being beat up like a pig, Zhao Jinlong lost all his arrogance, and as a naturally timid person, he was almost scared to pee during the time he sat in the interrogation room.

    Right now, he just wanted to wrap up this ordeal quickly and never provoke Yang Hao, the living Yama, again. When he was being beaten, he had the illusion that, if the other party wished, he could be beaten to death.

    "Haojue Club still wees Young Master Zhao. Even if you smash it again one day when you''re in a bad mood, it''s all good."

    Yang Hao said to Zhao Jinlong with a chuckle.

    He was actually speaking the truth. After all, if anything was smashed, Zhao Jinlong''s father Zhao Yueshan would pick up the tab.

    Zhao Jinlong, however, shook his head like a rattle, not daring to smash anything again even if he had two more guts.

    "Mr. Yang, rest assured, once I get home, I will surely discipline this boy properly and not let him cause you and Qing any more trouble."

    Zhao Yueshan stated on the side and then dragged his prodigal son into the Rolls-Royce.

    After Zhao Jinlong sat in the back, without caring about his pig-like swollen face, Zhao Yueshan pped him hard.

    "Could you possibly grow a brain for once!"

    "If anything like this happens again, I''ll send you to jail myself!"

    Zhao Yueshan, who had just forked out 66.66 million, was in a lot of pain. The p wasn''t satisfying at all, but since Zhao Jinlong''s face was already beaten to a pulp, he couldn''t bring himself to hit him again.

    Zhao Jinlong, clutching his face, didn''t dare to make a sound, and it was a good while before he finally mumbled, "That Yang is too ruthless; for such a small matter, he actually demanded over 60 million!"

    "If you weren''t so damn stupid, he wouldn''t have had the chance to fleece you!"

    "I shouldn''t have paid the money and let you go to jail!!!"

    Zhao Yueshan cursed out loud.

    Zhao Jinlong lowered his head and dared not make a peep.

    "To the hospital."

    Zhao Yueshan ordered the driver, and as much as he cursed, with Zhao Jinlong beaten to a pig''s head, he still had to go to the hospital for a check-up.

    At this time, only the emergency department was open at the hospital. When they arrived, Zhao Yueshan couldn''t be bothered to get out of the car and asked the driver to apany Zhao Jinlong in for a check-up.

    Zhao Jinlong was originally quite upset, having paid such a huge sum of money and been beaten severely. Especially after this incident, he felt he hadpletely lost any chance with Huang Qing, and a sour feeling of heartbreak crept into his heart.

    But as soon as he saw Guan Mengmeng, who was coincidentally on night duty, his eyes instantly lit up.

    Uh, my love is back!!

    The depressive feeling of heartbreak vanished in an instant. Zhao Jinlong tidied his messy hair and strutted into the consulting room.

    "Zhao Jinlong?"

    "Yes, it''s me."

    "You''re in the wrong consulting room. Yours is the third one next door."

    "Next!"

    Guan Mengmeng tossed the medical record back and then a couple that looked like lovers quickly stepped in.

    "Excuse us!"

    The man pushed Zhao Jinlong aside, who was still in a daze, then spoke to Guan Mengmeng with a pained expression, "Doctor, my girlfriend, um, has something stuck inside..."

    ...

    Meanwhile.

    Yang Hao distributed the 66.66 million he had received. Of that, 60 million was directly transferred to Huang Qing: "You need quite a few things for the new house, so spend this money as you see fit."

    The remaining 6.66 million were transferred to his assistant Ye Wei.

    She had done apetent job as a card game assistant, the key being the four words tattooed on her body. If Yang Hao didn''t show some recognition, it would seem contrary to the CEO''s style.

    Advertising usually costs a hefty fee, let alone such a nearly lifelong tattoo.

    4 words for 6.66 million.

    Each word worth about 1.66 million.

    Yang Hao thought it was reasonable.

    The key was that the money hade easily today; he was generously using other people''s money, after all, he wasn''t short on cash, and he decided to reward his own Miss Color and assistant with this money.

    Huang Qing''s loyalty was rated S-ss, so Yang Hao didn''t mind her spending money at all.

    Besides, the exclusive spending capital of 1.5 billion given by the System was simply inexhaustible.

    Although Huang Qing had already seen her man''s cash-throwing ability with the three billion earmarked for starting the bar business, that was still an investment.

    But these 60 million were different; it was purely for consumption.

    At this moment, the two were sitting in the back of Huang Dazhong''s Rolls-Royce, with Huang Dazhong tactfully taking the passenger seat. Listening to Yang Hao in the back, he couldn''t help but click his tongue. 60 million, just like that!

    Even as a wealthy man, he felt that his "son-inw" was literally throwing money around!

    However, Huang Dazhong was quite happy at the moment. Clinging to Yang Hao''s coattails, the Huang Family''s future was stable.

    The business at Haojue Club hadn''t suffered any impact from the actions of Zhao Jinlong and his people. In fact, many guests didn''t even know about the incident. With good soundproofing in the private rooms and loud music, everyone was having a happy time, unaware of what was happening in other rooms.

    Thus, Ye Wei, left in charge of the situation, was still busy.

    She had just led several rejected "actresses" out of the private room when her phone suddenly buzzed.

    She thought it was a message from WeChat and casually nced at her phone, only to be stunned.

    Huaguo Bank: Yang Hao has transferred 6,660,000.00 yuan to your bank ount ending in 0562...

    Holy shit!!

    6.66 million!!!

    This!!

    Ye Wei eximed in surprise.

    "Wei, what happened to you?"

    "Wei, what''s with the 6.66 million? Did you win the lottery?"

    The two actresses following behind her asked with augh.

    Ye Wei first took a deep breath, then waved her hands slightly, "You wouldn''t understand, anyway, it''s good news!"

    Ye Wei knew that the boss was very satisfied with her performance, and of course, the greatest credit should still go to those four characters behind her.

    Yang Hao had given Huang Qing three hundred million to open a bar, and at that time Ye Wei was thinking that she could get three million just by tattooing four characters on herself.

    But the boss had directly transferred 6.66 million to her, making each character worth 1.66 million.

    If I had known, I should have tattooed a few more characters.

    Delighted as she was, Ye Wei also felt a hint of regret.

    Well, it''s never toote to mend.

    I''ll go to Di tomorrow to get a few more characters tattooed.

    What should I get tattooed next??

    The brain of the card-ying assistant began to work at full speedˇ­

    As Huang Qing had to deal with matters at the club, Yang Hao went directly to Sun Xinyi''s ce, as his Yibao was now pregnant and Yang Hao would visit her whenever he had the time.

    Since it was veryte, Sun Xinyi had already fallen asleep by the time Yang Hao arrived. It was the secretary, Xu Yali, who was still lying on the couch in the living room ying with her phone, wearing a revealing spaghetti strap nightgown that exposed most of her fair skin to the air.

    Seeing Yang Hao, she sat up nervously and tried to use the hem of her gown to cover her thighs as much as possible, "Uh, Mr. Yang, what brings you here?"

    "I''m here to see Xinyi, of course!"

    Yang Hao had no particr thoughts about Xu Yali, the little secretary, as she waspetent at her job and suitable to continue working for him.

    "Xinyi is already asleep."

    "I can see that."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and then walked on tiptoes into the master bedroom. Seeing that Sun Xinyi was indeed sleeping soundly, he didn''t disturb her. He just silently watched her for a while before stepping back out.

    "Is Xinyi satisfied with the current nanny?"

    As the live-in nanny had also gone to bed, Yang Hao asked casually.

    "She should be. Aunt Zhou is pretty serious and responsible."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly, "That''s good. Let me know immediately if there''s anything concerning Xinyi."

    After giving instructions, Yang Hao then left Sun Xinyi''s ce. He didn''t go far but instead went to the neighboring building where Meng Yuyu lived.

    That''s the advantage of living close by; it saves a lot of time.

    By the time Yang Hao arrived, it was already past midnight, but Meng Chacha''s ce was still lively. Apart from Yu Lili who had been living with her, Jia Xiaoxia, Meng Yuyu''s college ssmate and now a dance teacher at the training center, was also there.

    Yang Hao had a strong impression of Teacher Jia; on the day the dance training center opened, he had visited and she was very enthusiastic.

    Now, the three women were sitting around the coffee table, sipping on low-alcohol red wine and chatting.

    Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, the three women instinctively directed their gazes toward the entrance. Then Meng Yuyu put down her wine ss and ran barefoot towards Yang Hao.

    "Husband, I missed you so much~"

    Meng Yuyu plunged into Yang Hao''s arms. Her words were truly heartfelt, as Yang Hao hadn''t been looking for her muchtely.

    As an understanding girlfriend, she would not disturb him when he didn''t seek her out, at most sending the asional sexy photo.

    Yang Hao swept Meng Chacha up in a princess carry, bringing her back to the living room. If it weren''t for Jia Xiaoxia being there, Yang Hao would have been prepared to pull in Yu Lili, the little wild one, for a game of Fight the Landlord.

    But with an outsider present, he couldn''t be too unrestrained.

    "We were drinking."

    Yang Hao casually remarked.

    "Mr. Yang, would you like to join us for a drink?" Jia Xiaoxia asked with a smile, clearly thrilled to encounter Yang Hao here.

    On the day of the grand opening of the dance training center, she had tried to seduce Mr. Yang, but Meng Yuyu hadn''t given her a chance then.

    But now the situation was different, as Meng Yuyu had already talked to her about a coboration.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    If she helped Meng Yuyu please Mr. Yang, then Meng Yuyu would give her some benefits.

    Jia Xiaoxia readily agreed, but of course, she didn''t want to be just a supporting role. In her mind, when it came time for card games, she wouldpletely conquer Mr. Yang with her card skills and rise to a better position.

    "Husband, we put together a girl group dance routine. How about we perform it for you now?"

    Meng Yuyu asked with a beaming smile.

    "Sure!"

    Last time, the duo girl group dance by Meng Yuyu and Yu Lili was quite appealing, and now upgraded to a trio, Yang Hao was indeed looking forward to it.

    "Then we''ll go change!"

    Meng Yuyu gave her two stic besties a nod, and then the three women headed for her main bedroom.

    They returned after about seven or eight minutes, dressed.

    Yang Hao was impressed at the sight.

    Being in good physical condition really makes a difference. A moment ago, Yu Lili and Jia Xiaoxia looked quite ordinary, but after changing, they were transformed. The vibe of the girl group immediately came alive!

    Not bad, not bad at all!

    Meng Chacha really gets me!

    Yang Hao silently apuded Meng Chacha in his heart, thinking he must reward her with a few billionter!

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    The kind you can''t finish even if you try.

    Besides, if the girl group dance was executable, doesn''t that mean Meng Chacha would have an additional doppelganger?

 Chapter 302 268, triple happiness, get! (asking for monthly tickets)

    Meng Yuyu yed a popr BGM, and the three women immediately started dancing to a hot girl group routine.

    Meng Yuyu and Jia Xiaoxia were professionals, while Yu Lili, in her effort to please boss Yang Hao, had also been practicing dance hardtely. Combined with their prior rehearsal, the dance they performed was exceptionally spicy.

    As it wasn''t a public performance, the dance was quite daring, featuring a variety of seductive moves. As the dance progressed, each of the three women took turns getting up close and personal, thrusting their chests...

    Yang Hao then got a taste of the happiness enjoyed by Korean chaebols.

    He picked up a ss of red wine from the coffee table and gently swirled it while enjoying his very own hot dance. The words of Liu Bei came to mind:

    Keep the music ying, keep dancing!

    If you don''t enjoy wealth, what''s the point of having it?

    ck!

    As the dance reached its climax, the lights in the room suddenly went out, and a figure crawled to Yang Hao''s feet...

    "Boss, I am Yuyu."

    "Boss, I am also Yuyu," another voice echoed from behind Yang Hao.

    Hmm, good.

    Meng Chacha''s clones really increased.

    Triple the happiness!

    Get!!

    Ding!

    Intimacy detected with Jia Xiaoxia.

    Entering intimacy rtionship processing program...

    Name: Jia Xiaoxia

    Age: 24

    Overall quality score: 69

    (Note 1: This intimacy rtionship person''s overall quality score is below 70, cannot be converted into an NPC! Cannot be converted into a buff! Cannot be converted into a monster!)

    (Note 2: Intimacy rtionship persons with an overall quality score between 65 and 70 have a certain chance of being converted into a cannon fodder!)

    (Note 3: Defeat the cannon fodder to drop a random amount of cash, with a certain chance of dropping Attribute Points, Skill Card)

    Jia Xiaoxia qualifies for conversion into cannon fodder.

    [Yes][No]to convert?

    The voice of the System sounded once more.

    However, Yang Hao felt the System''s standards for determining intimate rtionships were bing more pdash.

    Women like Jia Xiaoxia, whose backgrounds he didn''t fully know, only served as mood setters, mere tools. Yang Hao used them as makeshift assistants, and yet the System considered that an intimate rtionship.

    But why wasn''t the same said about Ye Wei, the artificial beauty?

    What was the difference between them?

    Yang Hao thought back carefully and then roughly figured out the System''s standards.

    It must be pration that counts!

    Well, that''s another cannon fodder to set free for work.

    Wasn''t the Tianmei star, Xiong Xiaoyan, previously converted into cannon fodder? And then Yang Hao activated work mode. Over the past few nights, when tallying the ounts, that little cannon fodder had been bringing in an ie ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand, adding up to two or three million a month!

    Not bad at all.

    Now I''ll have two little cannon fodder working for me!!

    Nice!!

    Even if a single cannon fodder brings in 2 million a month, then ten would make 20 million, and a hundred would be two hundred million!!

    This means if Yang Hao develops 100 cannon fodder, he can make two hundred million a month with no effort.

    Wrong, not with no effort, because each cannon fodder needs to be refueled once a month.

    If he had 100 cannon fodder, Yang Hao would need to refuel about three times a day...

    Ugh, seems like a physically demanding job!

    Forget it, let''s just go with the flow.

    And given the System''s style, there''s probably a limit to the number of cannon fodder; they can''t be developed endlessly!

    "Yuyu, would you like to participate in a variety show?"

    Seizing the moment, Yang Hao casually asked while exhaling smoke.

    "A variety show?"

    "The kind that''s broadcast on TV?"

    Meng Yuyu asked with a surprised look on her face.

    Yu Lili and Jia Xiaoxia pricked up their ears at his words, their faces showing hopeful expressions.

    Appearing on TV carries a significant allure for the average person. Even if they don''t be famous, it''s still social capital to unt.

    Furthermore, as art students and dancers, Meng Yuyu and Jia Xiaoxia had always aspired to be on TV and participate in variety shows.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly: "There''s a talent show you could join for fun, just to add to the numbers."

    Yang Hao was referring to a talent showunched by Tianmei Media to build up Chen Ruohan and her girl group.

    As it followed a talent show format, it required a lot of contestants. Arranging for Meng Yuyu and the other two to join in for fun was feasible.

    Moreover, during the show, they could get some good practice with their dancing, and in the end, it would be Yang Hao himself who would enjoy it.

    "Honey, you''re so good to us, love you to death!"

    Meng Chacha wrapped her arms around Yang Hao''s neck for a passionate kiss. She was indeed very interested in participating in a variety show because it meant she could show off on a grand scale.

    In fact, Meng Chacha was very satisfied with her current life. As the head of a fitness center and dance training center, she lived a veryfortable life every day. However, little bitch''s fondness for showing off was something she couldn''t change.

    And what''s the fun of showing off at a fitness center or a dance training centerpared to being on television!!

    Knowing they could participate in the recording of a variety show and appear on TV, the three women were extremely excited, which made them even more enthusiastic in the card games that followed. Yang Hao, once again, experienced the emperor-like treatmentˇ­

    Three people, three paths, each path has its own different scenery waiting for you to deeply explore and discover.

    That''s right, this is the meaning of traveling.

    Walk different paths, feel different joys!

    So, take the person who knows you inside out and embark on a journey of the unknown!

    Dawn breaks.

    Yang Hao went over to Yibao again and had breakfast with his own Yibao.

    "Big Brother Yang, next time youe, you can wake me up,"

    That morning, Sun Xinyi learned from her close friend Xu Yali that Yang Hao had been therest night, and she felt quite guilty for sleeping too early yesterday.

    "That won''t do, you need to rest well!"

    Yang Hao shook his head repeatedly, then reached out and gently touched Sun Xinyi''s still t belly.

    In the early stages of pregnancy, one cannot feel the signs of life in the belly, but Yang Hao still felt as if the little one inside had a soul connection with him.

    "By the way, have you visited that jewelry store I gave you?"

    Thinking of the previous reward from the System, Yang Hao asked casually.

    "Not yet."

    Sun Xinyi shook her head slightly. She really didn''t care much about money now. She was always the type who was content with just a moderate amount of wealth.

    After learning of her pregnancy, Yang Hao had even directly given her two billion. As a result, Sun Xinyi''s desire for money had diminished even further, so she hadn''t even visited that jewelry store yet!

    "Let''s go check it out togetherter then!"

    Yang Hao suggested.

    "Sure."

    Sun Xinyi nodded obediently. To her, what they did was not important; what mattered was being together with Yang Hao.

    After breakfast, Yang Hao took Sun Xinyi and the assistant Xu Yali straight to the jewelry store named Xinhua Building.

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    This jewelry store was located in the Jianghan Road shopping district, an excellent location. However, Yang Hao hadn''t paid much attention to it before as it wasn''t of any concern to him.

    When the trio arrived, the store had just opened. Yang Hao didn''t rush in. Instead, he paused at the entrance, surveyed the storefront, and then nodded with satisfaction.

    The jewelry store had two floors, with a business area of around 1000 square meters, making it one of therger stores in the industry.

    It was called a jewelry store, but actually, it had aplete range of products for sale - not just gold, but also tinum, diamonds, jade bracelets, emeralds, and more.

    "It turns out to be such arge scale store; I didn''t have much of an impression before,"

    Xu Yali couldn''t help but remark.

    "Miss, our store has only been open for three months."

    A female salesperson heard Xu Yali''sment and came out with a smiling face.

    "What may I help the three of you with?"

    The salesperson greeted them warmly.

    "We don''t have anything specific to look for, but we''d like you to meet your new boss."

    Yang Hao said, with his arm around his own Yibao''s shoulder.

    "Uh, a new boss?"

    The female salesperson knew the store had changed owners but the mysterious new boss had never shown up, except for a visit from awyer.

    "Thisdy here is your new boss!" Yang Hao patted Sun Xinyi''s shoulder gently.

    "Ah, hello boss!"

    The salesperson promptly nodded and greeted her. She had noticed the trio when they arrived because they hade in a luxury car.

    So when Yang Hao said the beautiful woman in front of her was the new boss, she didn''t doubt it at all. After all, the financial power of the three was backed by a luxury car, and ordinary people wouldn''t know about the change in the store ownership.

    "Manager Cao, the boss is here."

    After greeting the new boss Sun Xinyi, the salesperson hastily called into the store.

    A momentter, a woman who seemed to be in her forties rushed out, followed by five or six sales staff in uniform.

    "Xinyi, go ahead and get familiar with your staff,"

    Yang Hao had actuallye just to check the scale of the jewelry store rewarded by the System to have an understanding in his heart.

    If there were more NPCs getting pregnant in the future, he would probably know the extent of the rewards.

    The current manager of the jewelry store was Cao Meiyan, who had nearly 20 years of experience in the gold and jewelry industry.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    She introduced several employees to Sun Xinyi one by one, and at this time, Yang Hao was casually sizing up the jewelry store''s interior decoration. However, in that moment, he heard a strangely familiar name: Tao Ying.

    "Hmm?"

    Yang Hao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked over to the sales staff. Indeed, there was a recognizable figure.

    Tao Ying, the close friend of his ex-wife Li Manshu.

    When Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng met for the first time at a western restaurant, he had also met Tao Ying with Li Manshu.

    Yang Hao remembered this woman used to sell furniture in a shopping mall, and now she had ended up working in a jewelry store.

    Meanwhile, Tao Ying had indeed noticed Yang Hao as soon as he entered. She was very surprised because she had seen Meng Yuyu selling furniture and knew the other woman was a mistress maintained by Yang Hao. She had also met the beautiful girl Guan Mengmeng who imed to be Yang Hao''s girlfriend.

    Now, Yang Hao had yet another woman by his side, and from his tone, this jewelry store was clearly a gift for her.

    In other words, she found herself as an employee under her friend''s ex-husband''s mistress...

 Chapter 303 269, Sun Jixing Sells His Wife! (Asking for Monthly Votes)

    Yang Hao was not familiar with Tao Ying, so he didn''t n to greet her and merely pretended not to see her.

    Inside, however, Tao Ying''s emotions were extremelyplex. If her best friend was still with Yang Hao, she could have benefitted from that connection. Now she feared even mentioning luck; she''d be grateful if they didn''t fire her.

    She kept her head down, hoping Yang Hao wouldn''t deliberately cause trouble, and her wish was granted. Yang Hao went up to the second floor, escorted by the manager, as if he hadn''t seen her at all.

    Tao Ying silently sent a Weixun message to Li Manshu, informing her of the situation here.

    Li Manshu had been striving for a strategy to remarrytely, and her first step was to mend the rtionship with her sister, Li Manni. Her actions during the divorce had caused a rift with her sister.

    Now, what Li Manshu was doing was trying to pull the sisters'' rtionship back to where it once was.

    Knowing Li Manni''s ce in Yang Hao''s heart, she decided to fix the rtionship with her sister first. With her sister''s help, there might be a chance for a sessful remarriage.

    Even if she couldn''t achieve the ultimate goal, and Li Manni and Yang Hao ended up together as her parents predicted, having mended the rtionship would give her an innate advantage, like being close to the waterfront and getting the moon''s reflection first.

    It was a bit ridiculous, but changing from an ex-wife to a lover was notpletely uneptable, especially after seeing Meng Yuyu''s current life, which made her extremely envious.

    At this moment, she received Tao Ying''s Weixun message. Knowing that Yang Hao had gifted another woman a whole jewelry store, she felt even more determined to reconcile.

    The mistresses are living so well outside; one can''t imagine what the official wife''s treatment would be like...

    And each time she thought about this, her heart bled. After all, she used to be the official wife!

    Elsewhere.

    After understanding the general situation of the jewelry store, Yang Hao left. He was only apanying his Yibao for a stroll and wasn''t particrly interested in the jewelry store.

    Approaching noon, Yang Hao arrived at Tianmei Media''s President''s office.

    The newly appointed President''s Office Director, Wang Jingru, brought a stack of documents to his office to report her work.

    Ding!

    Passive skill triggered: [Prime Minister Cao''s Buff]

    Host''s charisma increases by 100%!!

    This passive skill was gained during Old Mr. Wang''s birthday party. Each time Yang Hao met Wang Jingru, he would get a reminder.

    Obviously, this "Elder Sister-inw" is considered a high-quality wife!

    And as Wang Jingru reported her work, she always felt her eyes irresistibly drawn to the "Brother-inw" in front of her, as if he was glowing!

    She had to focus all her energy on the documents to calm her fluctuating emotions as much as possible!

    What''s happening to me!

    He''s my sister''s boyfriend!

    Why am I having such unrealistic thoughts!!

    When did I be so shameless!!

    After finishing her report, Wang Jingru silently criticized herself, and her mind was involuntarily filled with her friend Zheng Qianqian''s teasing.

    After moving into the over 200-square-meter apartment, Zheng Qianqian joked with Wang Jingru: Why not just share a husband among sisters? After all, there were many such precedents in ancient times.

    Even in contemporary society, there are many such instances, albeit behind closed doors.

    For example, many sisters in the entertainment industry have followed the same mogul, which is not a new thing!

    While Wang Jingru was lost in her thoughts, the phone on Yang Hao''s office desk suddenly rang. He picked it up; it was a call from his secretary.

    "Mr. Yang, there''s trouble in the first-floor lobby. He says he knows you and Director Wang and is insisting on seeing you both!"

    "Jingru, wait a moment."

    As Yang Hao answered the phone, Wang Jingru was about to leave the office but was called back.

    "What is it, Mr. Yang?"

    Wang Jingru stopped in her tracks, looking puzzled.

    Yang Hao pressed the phone''s speaker button and asked, "Did that person say his name?"

    "Sun Jixing."

    The secretary replied.

    "Understood, let hime up!"

    After hanging up, Yang Hao shrugged at Wang Jingru: "He''s not here to get back together with you, is he?"

    Wang Jingru shook her head with a serious expression: "Impossible. From what I know about him, it''s definitely not about reconciling!"

    "It''s probably not good news!"

    Wang Jingru frowned tightly, unsure of what her ex-husband was up to, but she had an ominous feeling.

    Shortly after, Sun Jixing entered the President''s office apanied by four security guards.

    However, Sun Jixing''s current state surprised Yang Hao. At Old Mr. Wang''s birthday banquet, this "Elder Sister''s Husband" was full of vigor, but now he looked disheartened, like he had suffered a great setback.

    "You can go out."

    Yang Hao waved the security guards away. With his title as a Martial Arts Grandmaster as his backbone, he was not afraid of any malice from Sun Jixing.

    After the security guards left, Sun Jixing immediately put on a mournful face and said to Wang Jingru, "Jingru, I was wrong!"

    "You must help me this time!"

    "If even you won''t help me, Ruirui and I will be out on the streets!"

    Hearing this, Wang Jingru''s brow furrowed: "Did you gamble again?"

    "How much did you owe this time??"

    Having experienced simr situations before, Wang Jingru immediately deduced that her ex-husband had gambled again and, judging by his looks, lost a lot.

    "Three million!"

    Sun Jixing almost said with a sob, his whole body trembling.

    "Three million??"

    "Where did you get so much money??" Wang Jingru was utterly shocked.

    "I mortgaged the house."

    Since their child was to live with his grandparents, custody would fall into Sun Jixing''s hands.

    And whoever had the child would get the houseˇŞit was an agreement between the two to ensure the child''s living environment would not change. Thus, when signing the divorce agreement, Wang Jingru willingly gave up the property rights, only requesting her share of the savings.

    Little did she expect Sun Jixing to mortgage the house immediately after. Their house was bought on a mortgage and was currently worth around seven million in total. If the house were sold and the bank loan repaid, at most only about three million would be left.

    But Sun Jixing had lost three million, meaning he''d gambled away the house!!

    Wang Jingru instinctively took a step back, her petite face a tangled mix of shock and anger. She opened her mouth but, in the end, couldn''t utter a single word.

    Often when people are extremely angry or agitated, they find themselves speechless, which was precisely Wang Jingru''s state.

    "Jingru, if I can''t repay the money, they''re really going to auction off the house!"

    "Then Ruirui will have nowhere to live, so no matter what, you have to help me this time!"

    Sun Jixing pleaded with a pained expression.

    "That''s three million, do you think I have three million?!"

    Wang Jingru spoke with an icy tone, her mind solely focused on what would be of her son, Ruirui?

    Given the current situation, it seemed like he might have to live permanently with his grandparents. Sun Jixing''s parents indeed owned a ce, though very smallˇŞa one-bedroom apartment of about 50 square meters that was forcefully converted into two bedrooms.

    "Beg your mom and dad, they should have some savings!"

    "After all, Ruirui is their beloved grandson!"

    Sun Jixing turned his attention to Wang Jingru''s parents.

    "You gambled away three million! You wish my parents would pay off your debts, dream on!!"

    "Let alone the fact that my parents don''t have three million, even if they did, they wouldn''t lend it to you!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Wang Jingru mercilessly refused.

    Internally, she was utterly speechless, finding this man shameless. They were clearly already divorced, yet he still had the audacity to show up with such an outrageous request.

    "Jingru, if you don''t help me, Ruirui will really end up homeless!!"

    Sun Jixing spoke with a sob in his voice.

    "I can''t help you, but Ruirui can stay with his grandparents if he wants to. He''s also wee toe to Jiangcheng and live with me!"

    Wang Jingru still couldn''t bear to part with her son, hoping that he coulde to JiangchengˇŞthat would be the best oue.

    Seeing Wang Jingru unmoved, Sun Jixing sniffed and then turned towards Yang Hao.

    With a thud, he knelt in front of Yang Hao''s desk: "Mr. Yang, please help me!"

    "Three million is just a trifle for you!"

    In truth, Sun Jixing didn''t hold much hope for Wang Jingru''s help beforeing here because he knew she was unlikely to assist in repaying the three million!

    Moreover, the total savings of Wang Jingru''s parents might not even equal three million!

    Therefore, Sun Jixing''s real target had been Yang Hao all alongˇŞthe multi-billionaire CEO for whom a few million would be easy to spare.

    Yang Hao hadn''t expected Sun Jixing to actually kneel so readily, his knees so weak.

    And to see such a grown man weep bitterly before him was indeed pitiable to watch.

    However, Yang Hao wasn''t about to be moved by pityˇŞhe might not miss those few million, but he certainly wouldn''t give it away to a gambling addict to pay off debts for nothing!

    As adults, they must take responsibility for their actions!

    "Mr. Yang, if you''re willing to lend me the money, I''ll leave Jingru in your care!"

    "I know you have your sights on Jingru, and I promise not to make a fuss!"

    Just as Yang Hao was about to refuse, Sun Jixing suddenly blurted out.

    At this statement, both Yang Hao and Wang Jingru, the parties concerned, were stunned.

    There are many historical examples of men selling their wives for honor, and such cases exist even in the present day.

    But Yang Hao had only ever heard of themˇŞtoday, he actually encountered one.

    Yet, damn it, how do you know I have designs on your wife (ex-wife)??

    It''s pretty obvious!!

    But while others sell their wives, you''re selling your ex-wife, which is quite sly!!

    After a moment of stupor, Wang Jingru couldn''t help but burst out cursing: "Sun Jixing, I never thought you could be so vile!"

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    "It seems I was toote in leaving you, I should''ve divorced you sooner!!"

    Sun Jixing paid no attention to Wang Jingru, acting as if he hadn''t heard a thing, and instead continued to beseech Yang Hao with his head raised: "Mr. Yang, please, for Jingru''s sake, help me out!"

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    Yang Hao frowned and looked closely at Sun Jixing, who indeed seemed like a gambling addict.

    A few years back, one of Yang Hao''s college ssmates had be addicted to football betting due to the World Cup, and as he got more and more involved, he turned into a gambling addict. His credit cards and online loans amounted to several hundred thousand in debt, and he had borrowed money from every rtive and friend around, eventually mortgaging his house as well.

    As a result, he lost everything and was burdened with a mountain of debt. When he came to Yang Hao for help, his condition was strikingly simr to Sun Jixing''s at that moment.

    When a gambling addict reaches the end of their rope, so-called dignity bes the least valuable thing.

    It was hard to imagine that the Sun Jixing, who had been so spirited and articte at the birthday banquet just a few days earlier, could now humble himself to such an extent.

    "How much did you mortgage the house for?" Yang Hao asked.

    "2.4 million!"

    Sun Jixing answered truthfully. This time, he had lost a total of 3 million, of which 600,000 was his savings and the amount he had withdrawn from his credit card.

    The remaining 2.4 million was from mortgaging his property!

    "Go out and wait for a bit, I''ll give you an answer shortly."

    Yang Hao gestured with a slight wave of his hand, signaling Sun Jixing to leave for now.

    "Okay!"

    "Take your time to discuss."

    Seeing that Yang Hao hadn''t outright refused, Sun Jixing immediately saw hope. He gave his ex-wife Wang Jingru a meaningful look before quickly exiting the president''s office.

    "Jingru, what do you think about this?"

    After Sun Jixing had left, Yang Hao asked.

    "He''s reaping what he sowed, and this isn''t the first time he''s gambled!"

    "I''m not going to help him, nor do I have the capacity to deal with this matter. It''s just a pity for our Ruirui."

    Wang Jingru gently shook her head, then suddenly remembered what Sun Jixing had said earlier and couldn''t help but give Yang Hao a second nce.

    Sun Jixing said he has his sights on me, could it be true??

    "As my executive secretary, you can''t be preupied with other concerns."

    "I will lend you 2.4 million to pay off Sun Jixing''s debt to the loanpany. That way, you will be Sun Jixing''s creditor and can have him pay you back in installments. If we go about it this way, your son can continue living in the house, and if Sun Jixing defaults, you can apply to have the house transferred to your name..."

    Yang Hao presented a solution to Wang Jingru.

    More than 2 million was really nothing to Yang Hao. Establishing a debt rtionship with Wang Jingru, whom he regarded as an "elder sister-inw," was well worth it.

    "But if you lend me so much money, I may not be able to repay it."

    Wang Jingru was somewhat conflicted. In fact, she was quite tempted by the proposal Yang Hao had made. Not for anything else, but to ensure her son wouldn''t have to move and could continue to live in a reasonably good environment.

    For her, as a mother who couldn''t be by her son''s side, this was also fulfilling her duty.

    "If you can''t repay it, then just repay it slowly!"

    "I''m not short of that bit of money anyway."

    Yang Hao shrugged indifferently, though inwardly he thought it would be great if she couldn''t pay back the money, for then she could repay him in kind!

    Seeing Yang Hao speak so casually, Wang Jingru didn''t make a fuss any longer. After thinking it over, she said, "I can also have Sun Jixing''s parents act as guarantors, to make it more secure." Readtest chapters at empire

    "Just handle the specifics however you see fit."

    Yang Hao wasn''t interested in the details. He just wanted the "aunt" to owe him a favor.

    Also, didn''t Sun Jixing also say that as long as Yang Hao helped out, Wang Jingru would be entrusted to him?

    This was "Elder Sister''s Husband''s" trust in him, and he must not let him down!!

    Wang Jingru''s gaze fell on Yang Hao once more, her feelings growing even moreplicated. Upon returning to Jiangcheng after her divorce, at her lowest point, this man had not only arranged a high-paying job for her, but also luxurious amodations.

    This kind of domineering CEO-style generosity was hard for any ordinary woman to resist!

    And now, Wang Jingru felt as if Yang Hao was radiating a certain allure. She moved closer impulsively and then gave the man a hug: "Thank you!"

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    Yang Hao certainly hadn''t expected to have such intimate physical contact so soon.

    It must have been the passive skill of "Prime Minister Cao''s Buff" that took effect!

    Yang Hao reached out and gently patted Wang Jingru''s back, and with the boost from his status buff, it really had a special vor.

    Yang Hao suddenly understood why Ind Nation movies designed so many different plots, since each scenario created a unique sense of immersion, making them fresh and exciting to watch.

    Wang Jingru seemed to be quite fond of Yang Hao''s broad shoulders, hugging them for a while before reluctantly letting go, her charming cheeks flushed with red.

    "You should delegate this matter to awyer, it''s more professional."

    Yang Hao offered another piece of advice.

    "Yeah, that''s what I was thinking too," Wang Jingru nodded in agreement.

    Tianmei Media had a legal department, and a very impressive one at that, sincerge film and mediapanies like Tianmei frequently found themselves in legal battles.

    The VIP area of the CEO''s office.

    Sun Jixing was holding a cup of tea poured by his secretary, but his gaze kept wandering toward the tightly closed door of the CEO''s office.

    He couldn''t help but conjure up various scenarios in his mind, as his ex-wife Wang Jingru and Yang Hao were alone together in the office. The solitude of a man and a woman together naturally led to certain assumptions.

    For Sun Jixing, however, these assumptions were quite frustrating. He had set his sights on the two younger sisters-inw, but now, even though he hadn''t managed to charm them, his wife had gotten involved.

    But with debts suffocating him to the point he could barely breathe, he no longer had the luxury to worry about these things. He had to resolve his debt problems before everything blew up, or he might lose his high-paying job.

    Fortunately, the CEO''s office door did not stay closed to him for too long.

    After about half an hour, the secretary once again ushered Sun Jixing into the CEO''s office.

    He instinctively nced at his ex-wife Wang Jingru and noticed the lingering blush on her cheeks.

    So that''s it, once the door closes, you started, huh!!

    Sun Jixing silently criticized them in his mind, but he didn''t have the time to care about these things now as he desperately clung to Yang Hao as hisst lifeline.

    The rest of the matter was no longer Yang Hao''s concern; he simply transferred the agreed amount of money to Wang Jingru, then drove to the coffee shop owned by Wang Xueru.

    After being teased by his elder sister-inw, Yang Hao felt quite worked up and needed to visit his sister to cool down.

    Seeing Yang Hao, the beautiful Wang Xueru beamed with joy, immediately pulling her Brother Yang into a private room for some much-needed maintenance and cleaning of the exhaust hood.

    "Brother Yang, will youe to my ce tonight?"

    "I have a surprise for you~"

    Wang Xueru, leaning seductively on the sofa, said with a sultry look in her eyes.

    "Uh?"

    "What kind of surprise?"

    Her coquettish expression easily piqued Yang Hao''s curiosity.

    "If it''s a surprise, of course I can''t tell you now."

    "But I guarantee, Brother Yang will definitely love it!"

    Wang Xueru teased further.

    "Alright!"

    "For a surprise, I''ve got to check it out!"

    Yang Haoughed and nodded, then embraced the contently smiling beauty in his arms, and mentioned Sun Jixing''s situation.

    "Ah? So that means Brother Yang gave my sister two million four hundred thousand?"

    Wang Xueru looked at Yang Hao with surprise.

    "Not gave, lent!" Yang Hao corrected, as the distinction was important.

    "Alright then!"

    Wang Xueru gave Yang Hao a lingering look, she knew her Brother Yang well; what kind of loan was this!

    It was all a pretext!!

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    "Uh, 30 million!!"

    Li Jianguo, Zhang Wanjun, and others were shocked once again. The library at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics was quite small, which was why they had applied to build a second library next to the original one.

    ording to the university''s n, the new library''s main functions would be to provide new media reading and arge number of study rooms for students, improving the issue of the scant number of study rooms in the existing library.

    Li Jianguo had been running around trying to pull strings to build this library, and after great difficulty, the n was finally approved. However, even though the foundation had beenid, the funding was still not in ce.

    Now, Yang Hao was saying he would invest 30 million, which would solve a major problem.

    "Mr. Yang, I toast to you!"

    "This is a great deed that will benefit the 13,000 students of our Finance and Economics University!"

    Li Jianguo raised his ss excitedly.

    Yang Hao picked up his ss and gently clinked it with Li''s, "If there are any other difficulties on the school''s side, Principal Li, just bring them up!"

    Since the System had given him the chance to "fleece," Yang Hao was not shy about itˇŞthe more benefits from the welfare tasks, the better!

    Li Jianguo could hardly believe his own ears. After all, Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics was only an average second-tier institution. It didn''t have particrly prominent alumni, so the school hardly received any donations from distinguished alumni, unlike Qingbei and other universities where alumni donations came in abundance.

    The school''s fundraising efforts were almost entirely reliant on government grants, and now that Yang Hao had taken the initiative to make an offer, Li Jianguo naturally couldn''t contain his excitement. Given the scale of an institution like Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics, there would certainly be no shortage of expenses.

    However, Li Jianguo didn''t know if Yang Hao was just being polite and didn''t dare to voice any demands immediately. Instead, he continued on the topic of building the library, "Mr. Yang, since you''re investing to help build the new library, it should be named after you when it''spleted!"

    The university could offer Mr. Yang little in return, but naming the library after him was also an honor, with many simr instances at other universities.

    Yang Hao nodded; indeed, it was quite a prestigious matter.

    Later, the junior brothers and sisters at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics could say in conversation, "I''m going to study at the Yang Hao building!"

    "Here''s what we''ll do, Principal Li."

    "I''ll add another 100 million to the Yang Hao Schrship Foundation to broaden the scope of its funds. It won''t be limited to just helping students from extremely poor families with education difficulties, but can also address some of the school side''s difficulties. In short, the purpose of establishing this foundation is to give back to my alma mater!"

    Yang Hao took the initiative to speak again.

    This!!

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    Li Jianguo and Zhang Wanjun exchanged nces, shocked once again.

    The expressions on the faces of others present were also particrly lively, their gaze toward Yang Hao filled with immense reverence.

    This was two hundred million we''re talking about, just brought out like that!!

    Yu Ranran, who was sitting to the side, had particrlyplex feelings, because just now Yang Hao had said that she would be in charge of the foundationˇŞhe was saying that she would be managing the two hundred million in assets injected by Yang Hao.

    Feeling the pressure, she also sensed the scent of power. It was not difficult to imagine that if she became the head of the foundation, even Li Jianguo and Zhang Wanjun would have to treat her with great respect. After all, any movement of the foundation''s money would need her agreement.

    "Mr. Yang, you truly are the pride of our Finance and Economics University!"

    "If only our Finance and Economics University had more outstanding alumni like you!" Li Jianguo said with a wistful smile.

    Zhang Wanjun eagerly agreed, "That''s right, if our Finance and Economics University had a few more alumni like Mr. Yang, we might actually have a chance of bing a first-tier university!"

    His remark was nonsensicalˇŞJiangcheng University of Finance and Economics was only middling even among second-tier institutions, with no chance of bing first-tier.

    After the meal, Li Jianguo invited Yang Hao to tour the campus. This had not been part of the n; he had just wanted to talk with Yang Hao about funding students in dire need and to organize a special aid ceremony on the day of the school celebration, which he thought would be quite meaningful.

    Instead, Yang Hao gave him an enormous surprise. Funding students in need? That was thinking too small!

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    This Mr. Yang was treating Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics like it was the one in need of aid!!

    To call him the Finance and Economics University''s God of Wealth was no exaggeration!!

    Yang Hao happily epted the invitation, as he actually wanted to have a good look around his alma mater.

    So, apanied by a group of university leaders, Yang Hao entered his long-lost alma mater. Although many years had passed since his graduation, most of the buildings in the school had not changed.

    The artificialke where the lovers liked to gather was still there, although the pavilion built on it was very run-down.

    "Principal Li, I think the artificialke is andmark of our Finance and Economics University. We should really refurbish it!"

    Yang Hao pointed at the pavilion and continued, "For instance, this pavilion is too small, and there''s only one. I think we should rebuild two, so the junior brothers and sisters can meet and rxfortably..."

    While saying this, Yang Hao couldn''t help but recall his days at Finance and Economics University. Back then, he and Yu Ranran often dated in the pavilion by the artificialke, but this spot was in high demand. Every evening it attracted many couples, and if you arrivedte, there might not even be a spot left.

    "Yes, Mr. Yang is right!"

    Li Jianguo agreed, nodding his head. After all, as the principal of Finance and Economics University, he would be pleased to see the entire ce renovated.

    "Ranran, we used toe to this pavilion all the time when we were students!"

    Yang Hao said to Yu Ranran with a chuckle.

    At that moment, Yu Ranran seemed to be lost in her own memories of school days as she stared at the dpidated pavilion.

    Hearing Yang Hao''s voice, she smiled and nodded, "We were so young back then!"

    "Indeed, in the blink of an eye, we''ve grown old!"

    Yang Hao expressed his sentiment.

    While the two were talking, Zhang Wanjun leaned close to Li Jianguo and whispered, "Principal Li, why not let young Yu apany Mr. Yang on his tour of the school?"

    "Hmm, that would be appropriate!"

    Li Jianguo nodded in understanding, feeling that it would be nice for them to wander the campus and reminisce together. They would just be third wheels!

    "Mr. Yang, I apologize, but I just remembered we have a meeting back there," Li Jianguo said with a friendly smile to Yang Hao.

    "How about letting young Yu apany you first? Just give me a call when you finish touring."

    Li Jianguo said cheerfully to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao, of course, understood his intention and promptly nodded, "Principal Li, go ahead with your business."

    "Young Yu, please look after Mr. Yang well. Contact me immediately if there are any issues!"

    Li Jianguo also gave Ranran a reminder before he led the group away.

    "This Principal Li is quite perceptive, knows they''re too conspicuous here."

    Once everyone had left, Yang Hao joked with a smile.

    Ranran asked seriously, "Are you really going to invest two hundred million in the school?"

    "Not for the school, but for the Yang Hao Schrship Foundation."

    Yang Hao corrected her and continued, "The money will be in the foundation''s ount, and how it''s used is still up to the foundation. So, as the person in charge of the foundation, you must keep a close eye on it and make sure the money is spent where it''s needed most!"

    "You really want me to be the person in charge of the foundation?"

    Ranran asked uncertainly.

    "Who else? You''re the only person I know at the university!"

    Yang Hao shrugged and smiled.

    "But I don''t know anything about foundation management, I''m afraid I''m not up to the task." Ranran was genuinely worried; after all, that was a huge sum of two hundred million.

    "The foundation won''t just have you alone, we''ll hire a couple of professional staff memberster on, and you''ll only need to be responsible for reviewing and signing documents."

    "Right, we could also have Chunxiao take up a post at the foundation, and have her rmend a couple of staff members as well!"

    Yang Hao suggested, then pointed to the dpidated pavilion, "Come on, let''s go for a walk over there."

    "It''s like revisiting the old ce too!"

    Ranran nodded lightly, the pavilion indeed held many fond memories for both of them.

    "Mrs. Yu!"

    "There you are, I''ve been looking for you all over."

    Just as they were about to walk to the pavilion, a man''s voice suddenly sounded from behind them.

    Yang Hao turned reflexively to look and saw a man who appeared to be about the same age as himself, with a schrly appearance and a pair of gold-rimmed sses perched on his nose.

    While Yang Hao sized up the man, he was also being scrutinized in return.

    "Mrs. Yu, who is this?"

    "Yang Hao, Ranran''s college ssmate."

    Without waiting for Ranran to introduce him, Yang Hao volunteered his name.

    "Hello, my name is Dai Yunfei, a lecturer at the Finance and Economics University."

    The man politely extended his hand.

    Yang Hao shook it.

    "Mr. Yang is Ranran''s college ssmate, then you must also be a graduate of the Finance and Economics University?" Dai Yunfei asked while shaking hands.

    "Correct, ss of ''07 from the Finance and Economics University."

    "Like Mrs. Yu, did you also pursue postgraduate studies?"

    "I didn''t go that far; I''m not that interested in academics. I started working in society right after graduating from the Finance and Economics University," Yang Hao replied honestly.

    "That''s also good. Education isn''t the only path to sess. Like me, I earned my doctorate, and end up just being a teacher on campus!"

    Dai Yunfei''s message seemed polite, but it actually betrayed an undeniable arrogance.

    Me, a doctor, a university teacher!

    Both a doctorate and being a university teacher carry a certain prestige and social status.

    So Dai Yunfei felt superior in the presence of Yang Hao, who was merely an ordinary bachelor''s degree graduate.

    "Mrs. Yu, I bought two tickets to a ''Twisted Dough'' stage y. How about we go watch it tonight?"

    After getting a sense of Yang Hao''s background, Dai Yunfei turned to Ranran.

    "Sorry, Mr. Dai, I have ns tonight."

    Ranran declined decisively.

    Dai Yunfei had been pursuing her for quite some time, but Ranran was not interested in this prideful and somewhat conceited man.

    He often boasted of his academic credentials and sense of superiority in front of others and was fond of being preachy.

    Ranran has always disliked such self-righteous men!

    "You have ns?"

    Dai Yunfei nced at Yang Hao instinctively, "With Mr. Yang here?"

    "Yes!"

    Ranran nodded directly.

    "Mrs. Yu, he''s not your boyfriend, is he?"

    Dai Yunfei''s eyes widened behind his sses.

    "So what if he is?"

    Before Ranran could respond, Yang Hao asked with augh.

    "Ah, really?!"

    Dai Yunfei could almost hear the sound of his heart breaking. He steadied himself, reluctantly looking at Yang Hao, "How can you be Mrs. Yu''s boyfriend?"

    "Mrs. Yu is a postgraduate from the Finance and Economics University. The university''s postgraduate degree might not be top-notch, but she wouldn''t be with a mere undergraduate, right?"

    Dai Yunfei was not very good with words; in his attempt to belittle Yang Hao, he also managed to put down Ranran.

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    Yang Hao somewhat speechlessly looked at the clueless young man. With this kind of conversation, there was no way he could win over Yu Ranran.

    "Mm-hmm, everything you said is right."

    Yang Hao''s consistent principle was to never argue with a fool. This guy clearly had something wrong with his brains, otherwise he wouldn''t be saying such things; he had probably studied himself silly!

    Dai Yunfei didn''t expect the other to so easily agree with his point of view, and for a moment, he was actually a bit stunned.

    At this time, Yang Hao took Yu Ranran''s hand and headed straight towards the gazebo. Walking with his ex-girlfriend through their alma mater after more than a decade, there was truly a unique feeling in his heart.

    However, Yu Ranran, whose hand was suddenly taken, felt a bit flustered inside, but soon she felt as if a sealed memory had been awakened in her heart, transporting her back to more than a decade ago.

    "Wait a minute."

    Dai Yunfei, who just regained his senses, chased after them again.

    "Mrs. Yu, are you sure you don''t want to reconsider?"

    "I think I''m more suitable for you."

    Dai Yunfei said with utter seriousness.

    "You think???"

    Yu Ranran was both annoyed and amused by Dai Yunfei''s words. This Mr. Dai always held himself in high regard, even when pursuing her, he wouldn''t put aside his doctoral arrogance, always exuding an air of ''you should feel lucky that I fancy you''.

    Yu Ranran had already clearly expressed her rejection before, and treated him with respectful distance.

    But Dai Yunfei showed no signs of giving up and would still asionally seek out Yu Ranran. Before, out of respect for their colleague rtionship, Yu Ranran just politely declined his invitations. But now, his behavior was crossing the line.

    I need your opinion on choosing a boyfriend???

    "Mr. Dai, we are just ordinary colleagues, aren''t we? Who I choose as my boyfriend has nothing to do with you!"

    "Even if the other person was just a college student, even if a middle school dropout, a primary school graduate, or even illiterate, as long as I am willing, you have no right to interfere!"

    "Please understand your ce!"

    Yu Ranran retorted angrily, truly fed up with Dai Yunfei''s persistence.

    Dai Yunfei, seeing Yu Ranran angry for the first time, was somewhat confused: "But..."

    "I am a doctorate from Jiangcheng University and a university lecturer, aren''t we more suitable??"

    "Whether we are suitable or not is not for you to decide!!"

    Yu Ranran gave Dai Yunfei another disdainful look, then walked away with Yang Hao.

    This time, Dai Yunfei didn''t continue to follow. The doctorate felt that Yu Ranran would definitely regret it. That man was just a bit taller and seemed more handsome, a typical pretty boy!!

    Women are always so superficial!

    On the other side, Yang Hao and Yu Ranran reached the gazebo in the middle of the artificialke.

    The gazebo was quiterge and was a popr spot for couples to date, which was evident as two pairs of lovers were nestled in the gazebo''s corners whispering sweet nothings.

    "That Mr. Dai just now was quite funny."

    The breeze brushed across theke surface, stirring up ripples, and Yang Hao said with a smile.

    "I found him pretty annoying, so full of himself!"

    Yu Ranran shook her head gently, her eyes unintentionally drifting to their joined hands and she said softly, "Thest time we held hands like this and came here was 13 years ago!"

    "About that."

    Yang Hao nodded and then very naturally let go of Yu Ranran''s hand. Given their current rtionship, it was obviously not appropriate to be holding hands.

    He had only done so to dissuade Doctor Dai.

    Seeing Yang Hao release her hand, Yu Ranran inexplicably felt a sense of loss.

    "I heard you got divorced?"

    After a moment of silence, Yu Ranran broached the subject.

    "Mm, my daughter is living with me," Yang Hao nodded in confirmation.

    "With your current situation, you should have a girlfriend by now, right?" Yu Ranran then tentatively asked another question.

    "Yeah, I do have a girlfriend, but I have no ns to get married again!"

    Yang Hao honestly voiced his thoughts. As long as he was single, it was all a matter of morality, so getting married was out of the question!

    Although Wang Chunxiao had also said that someone in Yang Hao''s situation couldn''t possibly stay single, hearing it confirmed from his own mouth still brought about a sense of loss in Yu Ranran.

    After many years, Yang Hao once again appeared in her world, still bursting onto the scene so dramatically. She couldn''t help recalling their favorite movie, "A Chinese Odyssey," and its quote.

    [My ideal man is a great hero. Someday he wille to me in golden armor and on a seven-colored cloud.]

    Read thetest on empire

    In his reappearance this time, within the realm of this realistic society, it was akin to arriving in golden armor on a seven-colored cloud!

    Yu Ranran was just an ordinary woman; she couldn''t help but daydream, especially since she and Yang Hao had an emotional past and had parted on amicable terms.

    So naturally, when she heard Yang Hao already had a girlfriend, she felt a bit of disappointment.

    Yang Hao could sense the change in Yu Ranran''s emotions, but the man he was today would no longer let a woman''s feelings affect his mood.

    "It''s gettingte. Let''s go back and get ready for the education fund event," he said.

    "If you have any issues,municate via Kuaiyin!"

    Yang Hao considerately gave his ex-girlfriend enough space to think. He believed that by the next time they met, there would be a definite answer.

    "Okay, got it."

    Yu Ranran nodded, indeed needing some time alone to seriously consider how she should interact with Yang Hao in the future.

    The two waved goodbye, and Yu Ranran returned to the Youth League Committee office.

    Yang Hao walked straight toward the parking lot...

    But he hadn''t gone far when a familiar voice called out from behind.

    "Mr. Yang!"

    "Mr. Yang, it really is you!!"

    The voice was filled with barely conceble excitement.

    Yang Hao didn''t need to turn around; he recognized from the voice alone that it was Chen Ruohan calling him.

    When this 19-year-old Little White Flower first started calling him "Yang" in Weixun, she soon switched to calling him "Mr. Yang," understanding very well how stimting it was for an older man like Yang Hao to be addressed as "uncle" rather than "brother."

    After all, there were plenty of women who called Yang Hao "Yang," but she was the only one who called him "uncle."

    In fact, given the age difference between the two, calling him "Mr. Yang" wasn''t inappropriate at all.

    Yang Hao halted his steps and turned to look; sure enough, it was Chen Ruohan, the Little White Flower, and she wasn''t alone. Two other young girls of a simr age were with her, all three donned in mini-skirts with their straight and beautiful legs sheathed in thin gray stockings, creating a stunning scene on campus that no one could ignore.

    "Mr. Yang, what a coincidence!"

    "Did youe to the university to find me?"

    Chen Ruohan quickly walked a few steps forward to break away from her group of three, then immediately grabbed Yang Hao''s big hand and yfully swung it back and forth.

    "What do you think?"

    Yang Hao retorted.

    "I think you did!"

    Chen Ruohan nodded her head cheerfully.

    "Then let it be so!"

    Yang Hao shrugged his shoulders. After all, the Little White Flower knew full well that he wasn''t there to find her.

    One was willing to y dumb, and it was good enough for the other to go along with it.

    "Ruohan, this uncle couldn''t possibly be your boyfriend, could he??"

    "Ruohan, you really went for an uncle!!"

    Just then, the two young girls who had arrived with Chen Ruohan walked over.

    Both were curiously sizing up Yang Hao, while simultaneously expressing their surprise.

    "Yeah, I''ve said it before, I just like uncles!"

    Chen Ruohan could not wish more for her friends to help her out. She conveniently hooked her arm around Yang Hao''s and deliberately rubbed her soft parts against his arm a couple of times.

    "Mr. Yang, both of them were my high school ssmates!"

    "The taller one is Su Wenwen, and the slightly shorter one is Zhou Mingyue. They''re both from the Art School of Jiangcheng University."

    Chen Ruohan introduced her two high school ssmates who hade to Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics today to make a video with her.

    At this point, let alone girls studying art like them, even female college students with a bit of looks were managing their own Kuaiyin ounts. Currently, Chen Ruohan''s Kuaiyin ount had over 500,000 followers, and her two friends were there to piggyback off her poprity.

    They had just met up at the university entrance when they spotted Yang Hao.

    "Hello, Mr. Yang~"

    Su Wenwen greeted him with a smile.

    "Uncle, how old are you?"

    Zhou Mingyue was still chewing gum, blowing a bubble before asking curiously.

    "35!"

    "Ah?"

    "You''re already 35?!"

    Actually, Yang Hao looked quite young, seeming to be around 30 years old.

    So when he mentioned he was 35, Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen both opened their mouths in surprise.

    "Doesn''t that mean you''re 16 years older than Ruohan??"

    Zhou Mingyue calcted on her fingers.

    "Age doesn''t matter, you know!"

    Before Yang Hao could reply, Chen Ruohan took over, resting her head affectionately on Yang Hao''s shoulder and said, "After all, I just like Mr. Yang!!"

    "Ew, so mushy!"

    "This dog food came out of nowhere!"

    Both friendsined one after the other.

    Yang Hao shook his head helplessly and pped Chen Ruohan''s perky butt rather firmly as a small punishment.

    "Mmm, Mr. Yang, hit me harder!"

    To Yang Hao''s surprise, the Little White Flower seemed to actually enjoy it, whispering seductively in Yang Hao''s ear.

    Damn!

    Yang Hao''s lips twitched slightlyˇŞwas this something anyone could endure?

    Little White Flower had some tricks up her sleeve!

    "Ruohan, we''re still here, whispering sweet nothings already, huh!"

    "Are you treating us like air now!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen took turns teasing.

    "Uncle, now that you''ve won Ruohan over, don''t you think you should treat us to a meal?"

    "That''s a must, and it better be a feast!!"

    They harmonized their remarks once more.

    "No problem, you can choose any restaurant you like!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Yang Hao was in a good mood at the moment, waving his hand generously. He was starting to understand why men always liked eighteen-year-old girlsˇŞnot just because they were young and beautiful, but because it was about a certain vivacity.

    The sense of youthful liveliness found in eighteen-year-olds was something he could never find with a woman like Ranran!

    Interacting with girls like Chen Ruohan made him feel younger at heart!

 Chapter 308 274, Mr. Yang and the 18-year-old girl (Requesting monthly pass)

    "Really, we can choose anything we want??"

    The two young girls'' eyes lit up.

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "Mr. Yang doesn''t lie!"

    "Uncle, you said it!"

    "Don''t me us for being ruthless then~"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen were both very happy. They exchanged looks and then unanimously said, "Let''s go eat at Mitsui Cuisine!"

    The Mitsui Cuisine mentioned by the two was a famous Japanese restaurant in Jiangcheng. With an average consumption of over 1000, it was considered a high-end restaurant.

    Of course, this "high-end" was only rtive to Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen''s perception. In the eyes of the truly wealthy, a restaurant with an average consumption of 1000 couldn''t really be considered upscale.

    Yang Hao was aware of this restaurant; he had dined there with Li Manshu before they divorced. Back then, he felt it was quite expensive, spending around 3000 for the two of them.

    But for the current Yang Hao, a restaurant with an average consumption of 1000 was merely mid-range, and it didn''t stir any emotion in his heart.

    "Ok, as you wish!" Yang Hao nodded.

    "Yay!"

    "Mr. Yang is so generous!"

    "Mr. Yang is mighty!"

    Seeing Yang Hao agree without hesitation, the two girls were very excited.

    Little White Flower Chen Ruohan was also all smiles. She hadn''t expected the surprise of meeting Mr. Yang, whom she had been longing for, and even had the chance to dine with him. She had to win Mr. Yang over today, otherwise it wouldn''t do justice to this incredible fate!

    Yang Hao led the three girls to the parking lot and pointed to his own Observe U8, asking, "Does anyone of you know how to drive?"

    He had been drinking at the previous meal, so he shouldn''t be driving now.

    "Mr. Yang, I know how to drive!"

    Chen Ruohan said with a smile, having gotten her driver''s license as soon as she turned 18, with just a luxury car missing.

    "Then you drive!"

    After saying that, Yang Hao directly sat in the passenger seat.

    Chen Ruohan, quite excited, took the driver''s seat, "Mr. Yang, could you adjust the seat for me?"

    She turned her head to seek Yang Hao''s help, actually looking for an opportunity to create close contact with him. After all, the electric button to adjust the seat was just beneath it, and if Yang Hao leaned over from the passenger side, there would certainly be very intimate contact with Chen Ruohan.

    Yang Hao saw through the thoughts of this Little White Flower immediately. However, since Chen Ruohan was wearing a JK skirt with stockings, Yang Hao didn''t mind helping her adjust the seat.

    So, Yang Hao leaned over, his face brushing against Chen Ruohan''s thigh. The thigh wrapped in stockings was QQ bouncy and veryfortable to lie on.

    "Ah, this is an onught of dog food!"

    "Mingyue, I feel like we''re so extra!"

    "Yeah, we shouldn''t have gotten in the car."

    Su Wenwen and Zhou Mingyue were again jesting with each other from the back seat.

    Chen Ruohan, however, looked quite contented, lightly petting Yang Hao''s head, wishing inside that Su Wenwen and Zhou Mingyue weren''t in the car with them.

    But if it hadn''t been for them today, she wouldn''t have had this encounter. Everything was arranged perfectly, and she still had to thank her two high school ssmates, who inadvertently yed the perfect supporting role.

    "Mr. Yang, what car is this?"

    After Yang Hao finished adjusting the seat for Chen Ruohan, Su Wenwen in the back asked curiously.

    She thought that Mr. Yang''s car was very luxurious, but she didn''t recognize the logo.

    "Wenwen, this is an Observe U8!"

    "It''s over a million, and they say it''s the big toy for the rich!"

    Zhou Mingyue recognized the Observe U8 because her father often talked about this car, saying that he would definitely buy one when the money was sufficient. She never imagined that her ssmate''s Uncle figure boyfriend actually drove an Observe U8, which showed significant wealth.

    "Wow, a car worth over a million!"

    "Mr. Yang is so extravagant!!"

    Su Wenwen''s eyes shone with admiration.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao had just taught Chen Ruohan the basic gear-shifting operations. She engaged the drive gear, and with a push on the elerator, the Observe U8 sped out of the parking lot.

    "This car has way too much power!"

    Chen Ruohan felt the car race forward with just a light touch on the elerator.

    Yang Hao shook his head and smiled, thinking: You little girl, what do you know about power!

    Actually, not just Chen Ruohan, most women first look at the brand and appearance when ites to cars, leaving the power or other functions behind.

    Although Chen Ruohan didn''t have much driving experience, she seemed to have a natural talent for it. She was highly intuitive and drove steadily, soon arriving at Henglong Shopping Mall where Mitsui Cuisine was located.

    They parked in the underground parking lot and took the elevator up to the fifth floor together.

    Mitsui Cuisine was easy to find, with a dark-colored storefront giving off a low-key luxurious vibe.

    "Good afternoon, do you have a reservation?"

    The waitress greeted them politely.

    "No, I don''t think so!"

    Yang Hao subconsciously nced at Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen since it was their idea toe to this restaurant. Both of them were shaking their heads.

    "I''m sorry, sir, we are fully booked for today. Would you like me to make a reservation for you now?"

    The waitress asked politely.

    "I''ve heard that this ce was popr."

    "I didn''t expect it to be so popr that reservations are required!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen both shook their heads in disappointment.

    "Mr. Yang, let''s go somewhere else!"

    "There are plenty of other good ces to eat in the mall!"

    Chen Ruohan said sweetly, clinging to Yang Hao''s arm.

    At that moment, a man and a woman happened to walk by. The man nced at Yang Hao and the others being blocked outside the door and smirked slightly, telling the waitress, "Miss Zhang, I made a reservation three days ago."

    "Okay, just a moment, let me check the reservation records!"

    The waitress responded politely, then began flipping through the reservation book on the bar.

    "Mei, you really had foresight. If we hadn''t made a reservation, we would''ve been turned away at the door too,"

    A sycophantic smile spread across the man''s face.

    The woman called Mei nodded lightly, but her expression was ice-cold. If this bootlicker hadn''t agreed to take her to Mitsui Cuisine, she wouldn''t have given him the chance to dine with her!

    "Mei, how about we go see a movie after dinner? That Zhou Chu is quite popr recently!"

    The man was thinking that after dinner they could watch a movie, and by then it would probably be quitete.

    "Let''s talk about it after dinner!"

    Mei replied nomittally, but in her heart, she already had her answer. Of course, she''d take off after the meal. Why would she give thispdog a chance to get any closer?

    "Miss Zhang, your phone number ends with 6400, right?"

    At this moment, the waitress spoke up.

    "Yes, that''s correct."

    "Oh, I''ve found your reservation. There are still 15 minutes left. Please rest in the waiting area for a while."

    The woman known as Mei nodded slightly and walked towards the sofa in the waiting area.

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen both looked on with envy. They had wanted to check in at this restaurant for a long time, and just when they finally had the opportunity, theirck of reservation blocked them at the door.

    "Mr. Yang, let''s go."

    Chen Ruohan gently tugged at Yang Hao''s arm. She didn''t have a particr desire to check in at any restaurant; she just felt a bit let down.

    Ding!

    Random Task Triggered: [Little Girls'' Wishes]

    Wish 1: Check in at a popr restaurant (Mitsui Cuisine)

    Wish 2: Get a brand-new phone (pocket 2)

    Wish 3: Go to a hotel with Mr. Yang.

    Task Reward: One Skill Card, quintuple cashback on spending!

    The voice of the System once again echoed in Yang Hao''s mind, and although he was about to leave with Chen Ruohan, he involuntarily stopped in his tracks.

    All three wishes were quite simple. Complete the task and he would get a Skill Card along with quintuple cashback on his spending. This was another windfall!

    "Do you three really want to eat at this restaurant?"

    Having understood the task, Yang Hao asked.

    "Yes, of course we do!"

    "Yeah, I want to eat here super badly!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen nodded eagerly.

    "Alright, wait here for a moment."

    Yang Hao waved his hand and walked straight towards Mei and the man.

    "Ruohan, what''s your Uncle Yang trying to do?"

    "They have a reservation. Uncle Yang is probably going to negotiate with them to give up their spot to us!"

    "There''s no way they will agree. I wouldn''t if I were them!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen whispered among themselves.

    Chen Ruohan looked puzzled. She couldn''t guess what Uncle Yang was up to!

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao approached Mei and the man.

    The man looked up warily at Yang Hao, then asked with a frown, "What do you want?"

    "If you haven''t made a reservation, go line up for one!"

    Yang Hao ignored the man and turned to Mei, then pointed towards Zhou Mingyue and said, "My sister is seriously ill, and she really wants to eat at this restaurant. Could you give up your reservation for us?"

    "Of course, I wouldn''t ask you to do it for nothing. I can give you this amount aspensation!"

    Yang Hao spoke while punching numbers into a calctor on his phone, then showed the amount to Mei.

    At this moment, the man beside her objected, "Who the hell needs your stupidpensation!"

    "Giving up a hard-earned reservation to you? Fat chance!"

    "Do I look like I''m strapped for cash?"

    Yang Hao didn''t pay any attention to the man but looked earnestly at Mei, "How about it? Can you do it?"

    Mei stood up and nodded, "I''m deeply sympathetic to your sister''s plight. I''ll have plenty more opportunities like this, so I''ll give you my reservation spot!"

    "Uh..."

    The man beside her was stunned, "Mei, you agreed just like that??"

    "We had ns to eat at Mitsui Cuisine, and you made the reservation several days in advance!"

    Mei paid no mind to the man and said to Yang Hao, "Let your sistere over, then I''ll speak to the waitress."

    "Okay, let''s add each other on WeChat first. I''ll transfer you thepensation!"

    "Sure."

    Mei nodded and promptly disyed her WeChat QR code.

    "Hold on!"

    "Mei, this guy obviously just wants to scam your WeChat!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    The man came over to intervene.

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    But Yang Hao had already scanned the code, added the woman known as Mei as a friend, and then immediately transferred ten thousand yuan as the agreedpensationˇŞthis was a sum that could not be easily ignored.

    The average per person spending at Mitsui Cuisine was just over one thousand yuan, so if Yang Hao had offered just a couple or three thousand aspensation, they may not have agreed. In one fell swoop, he offered significantly more, besides, it was the System footing the bill.

    After receiving the money, a smile finally appeared on Mei''s otherwise cold visage. She asked Yang Hao, "May I know your esteemed surname, sir?"

    "No need for formality, my surname is Yang."

    "Brother Yang, my name is Zhang Meimei, I''m a makeup artist. If you ever need makeup or styling services, feel free to contact me," Zhang Meimei said, her lips curling with a smile.

    Meanwhile, the man next to her clenched his teeth in frustration. Zhang Meimei had always been cold to him, and now she was smiling at another manˇŞa contrasting feeling which was painfully strong!!

    The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and

    continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

 Chapter 309 275, The Domineering CEOs Little Sweet Wife (Requesting Monthly Votes)

    "Mei, how much money did he give you?"

    "I''ll pay you, okay? It was not easy to get a reservation at this restaurant, we can''t just walk away like this!"

    The man really wanted to unt his wealth in front of his goddess. He felt it was embarrassing to have someone outright buy the reservation he had worked so hard to secure at the restaurant.

    Zhang Meimei looked at the man with disdain. She knew full well the extent of this lickspittle''s spending power; having a meal at Mitsui Cuisine was already his limit. It was impossible for him to spend ten thousand yuan to buy a seat.

    "Yang, I''ll go have a word with the waiter."

    Zhang Meimei took the initiative to go to the front desk and exined the situation to the waiter.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Actually, the female receptionist had been paying attention to the situation here all along. Although she did not know how much money Yang Hao had spent, it was definitely an amount that Miss Zhang could not refuse.

    "Yang, enjoy your meal!"

    Before leaving, Zhang Meimei nodded and smiled at Yang Hao. To her, whether or not she got to eat this meal was no longer important. What was important was that she met someone willing to spend ten thousand yuan for a seat.

    The two had already added each other on WeChat, so there were plenty of opportunities to meet in the future.

    "Mei, don''t go!"

    "We agreed to have dinner together!"

    The man hurried to catch up with Zhang Meimei''s steps, mumbling non-stop: "How much money did he give you? I''ll give it to you."

    "You booked the restaurant several days in advance and waited so long; it''s a pity to just hand it over to someone else like this."

    At this point, the two had already left the restaurant''s vicinity. Seeing that Yang Hao and his party had entered the restaurant, Zhang Meimei finally stopped, and then thrust Yang Hao''s transfer record in front of the man: "Do you think it''s important to check in at this restaurant a few dayster, or is ten thousand yuan more important?"

    "Huh?"

    "Ten thousand??"

    The man was stunned. His monthly sry was only about ten thousand yuan, and that man just spent a whole month''s sry on a reservation.

    No wonder Zhang Meimei agreed so readily. It truly was an irresistible price!!

    "Did you say you would pay this amount?"

    Zhang Meimei looked at the man and asked.

    "Uh, thisˇ­"

    The man hesitated, not knowing how to respond.

    Zhang Meimei simply huffed: "So there''s no reason for me to refuse."

    "I''m a bit tired today, I''m going home!"

    Although Zhang Meimei said she was going home, she had already nned her shopping trip. After all, she had earned ten thousand yuan; she had to reward herself.

    "Don''t, we can just go to another restaurant!"

    The man came to his senses and took the initiative to suggest again.

    "I''m not in the mood today, let''s talk some other time!" Zhang Meimei was toozy to waste words on this sycophant and strode towards the elevator.

    Inside Mitsui Cuisine.

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen, who were already seated, both stared at Yang Hao with big eyes, showing incredulous expressions on their still somewhat childish faces.

    "Mr. Yang, how did you manage that?"

    Zhou Mingyue asked curiously.

    "Simple, I just bought this reservation."

    Yang Hao replied truthfully.

    "What?"

    "That works!"

    The two girls exchanged nces, both feeling as if a new thought process had been unlocked; so, if you can''t book a restaurant, you can just buy your way in!

    In truth, this was the same principle as scalping tickets. The only difference was that the two girls had not yet developed the mindset to solve problems with money.

    However, in reality, money can solve 99% of the problems in this world. Ordinary people tend to think of various methods to tackle an issue when they encounter one.

    Rich people prefer to pave the way with moneyˇŞit''s the most convenient and fastest method. For the wealthy, time is money; rather than wasting time thinking of other solutions, it''s simpler just to spend the money.

    "Mr. Yang, how much money did you spend?"

    Zhou Mingyue pressed on with her question.

    "It doesn''t matter how much I spent. What matters is that we are sitting here now."

    Having said that, Yang Hao turned to a waiter standing by: "Bring us all your signature dishes!"

    "What??"

    The waiter was startled: "Sir, are you sure you want everything?"

    "Yes, everything!"

    Yang Hao, with an air of nonchnce, waved his hand: "Go ce the order!"

    "Uh, okay!"

    The waiter nodded and hurried away. The average spend per person at Mitsui Cuisine was over a thousand yuan. But this was just an average; the ceiling was much higher. If all the high-end ingredients were ordered, it could cost tens of thousands for one meal.

    This way of ordering left Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen dumbstruck. The restaurant was all the rage recently and had adopted a high-end approach, which was very attractive to young girls like them. They just wanted toe to check in and snap some photos, and never dared to imagine ordering the entire menu like Yang Hao did.

    Once again, both girls'' eyes fell on Yang Hao. They felt they had underestimated this handsome uncle; his level of extravagance seemed to exceed their imagination.

    Little White Flower Chen Ruohan, however, was much calmer. After all, her Uncle Yang was the boss of Tianmei Media with a worth of several billion. Spending this amount of money was naturally no big deal for him.

    As a self-proimed girlfriend, she was not only calm at the moment but also very smug. When Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen found out she had found an old man to be her boyfriend, although they didn''t say anything on the surface, it was clear they looked down on her a bit.

    Now, they were shocked by Yang Hao''s extravagant disy!

    "Hello, sir."

    "I am the manager of Mitsui Cuisine, myst name is Feng."

    "The server just told me that you would like to order one of every dish, I came to confirm that?"

    "Today we have fresh blue dragon and emperor crab, the blue dragon weighs 5.6 jin, priced at 3800 per jin, and the emperor crab also weighs 3.8 jin, priced at 3200 per jin. Would you like to order both?"

    Customers like Yang Hao who order one of every dish are extremely rare, Mitsui Cuisine has never encountered such a case since its opening.

    That''s why Manager Feng came to confirm the customer''s intentions, to make sure he wasn''t here to cause trouble.

    But after seeing Yang Hao and the three beautiful girls he brought, he knew this man had the capacity to spend, and he proceeded to promote the most high-end ingredients in the restaurant.

    "Yes, we''ll take them all!"

    Yang Hao waved his hand nonchntly, he wasn''t afraid of spending money; he was afraid of not spending enough.

    "If there are any other fresh ingredients, feel free to serve them!"

    Yang Hao added another sentence.

    "Very well, may I know your honoredst name?"

    "No need for honorifics, just call me Yang."

    "Mr. Yang, hello, I''m delighted you chose Mitsui Cuisine. Please follow me to the VIP room, where the environment is better and more spacious..."

    Ordinary customers need to make a reservation, but the restaurant always reserves one or two VIP rooms for those regr big spenders.

    Yang Hao nodded and led the three girls to the VIP room, silentlyining in his heart that if he had known about this service, he wouldn''t have needed to find Zhang Meimei to buy a reservation.

    But, the "System" will reimburse the money, right?

    Even if it doesn''t reimburse, who cares, it''s just ten thousand yuan anyway.

    The decor in the private room continued the overall style of the restaurant but was more exquisite and much more spacious than the outside area.

    After they sat down, Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen instinctively took out their phones to start taking selfies. In the past, Chen Ruohan would probably have taken out her phone and snapped a few beautiful photos, but today was different. Her attention was all on Yang Hao, and selfies and food were secondary. Winning over her dear Mr. Yang was the primary goal.

    So, she stayed close to Yang Hao throughout, as docile as a littlemb.

    "Mr. Yang, the money you just gave to that woman seems to have been wasted."

    After taking selfies, Su Wenwen said with a giggling smile.

    "It doesn''t matter, it''s just ten thousand yuan!"

    Yang Hao casually waved his hand.

    Ah??

    Ten thousand!!

    When Zhou Mingyue asked about it before, Yang Hao had not mentioned the price. The revtion that he had spent ten thousand yuan just for a reservation left the two girls eximing in surprise.

    However, considering how much the lobster and emperor crab were about to cost, which seemed to be twenty or thirty thousand, they came to terms with it.

    This Mr. Yang was undoubtedly a true tycoon!

    The gazes of both girls inadvertently fell on Chen Ruohan, understanding why their high school ssmate chose to be with an older man.

    With such a tall, handsome and wealthy man, they too wouldn''t mind having one.

    "Mr. Yang, what do you do for work?" Zhou Mingyue asked curiously.

    "I do business."

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly, seeing no need to brag about his career to the two girls.

    "Oh, okay."

    Seeing that Yang Hao didn''t respond directly, Zhou Mingyue didn''t pursue the matter further.

    "I''m going to use the restroom. You guys chat."

    Yang Hao stood up and left the room. One of the biggest drawbacks of having a store inside a shopping mall is that the restrooms are not inside the store, and sometimes you even have to walk quite a distance.

    After Yang Hao left, Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen immediately encircled Chen Ruohan.

    "Ruohan, what''s the story with your Mr. Yang?

    "A casual meal costing tens of thousands, that''s quite extravagant!"

    Facing their questions, Chen Ruohan tilted her mouth proudly, "Our Mr. Yang is a CEO, the kind you often see in TV dramas, the domineering kind!"

    Although her two high school ssmates had neither her figure nor her looks, Chen Ruohan, the little white flower, still maintained a certain defensiveness and did not reveal too much about Yang Hao, to prevent them from setting their sights on her dear Mr. Yang.

    "Wow, that''s straight out of ''Domineering CEO''s Love!''"

    "It should be ''The Overbearing CEO and His Delicate Wife''!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen were both teasing with a smiling expression.

    Chen Ruohan also showed a bright smile on her face when suddenly her phone chimed with a message from the faithful Fang Ke: Hanhan, how about we go to the cafeteria for dinner tonight? I can treat you to anything you want to eat.

    After ncing at the text, Chen Ruohan put her phone aside, toozy to reply.

    In fact, she had several guys like Fang Ke in her WeChat, all vying for her attention. However, Chen Ruohan thought that once she had Mr. Yang pinned down, she would block all these admirers.

    How could a domineering CEO like Mr. Yang allow his woman to entertain suitors!?

    A sensible girl would naturally get rid of her admirers and then be a well-behaved canary...

 Chapter 310 276, Little White Flower with wear degree of 0 (asking for monthly pass)

    After using the bathroom, Yang Hao went directly to the Huawei Experience Center located on the first floor, where this mission was akin to having three steps.

    Apanying the three young girls to Mitsui Cuisine ticked off the first step.

    The second step was to own a Huawei Pocket 2; Yang Hao wasn''t sure which one of the young girls wished for it, so he decided to give one to each, as it didn''t cost much anyway.

    Lately, this model of smartphone was extremely popr, capturing arge female customer base.

    The Huawei store was quite crowded. The sales staff were too busy to cope, so much so that no one noticed Yang Hao when he entered the store.

    He walked straight to the counter selling phones and picked up a Pocket 2 demo unit to look over. Then he signaled to a salesperson who was rtively close by, "I want three of this model."

    "Sir, we don''t have this phone in stock."

    The female salesperson walked over and said regretfully.

    Yang Hao hadn''t been following this smartphone closely but had seen in the news that it was selling well. Particrly, the phone cases with various designs were very popr among women, so it made sense that it was out of stock.

    However, for the wealthy, whether or not an item is in stock is not a problem.

    "How much extra per unit for you to have them in stock?" Yang Hao asked.

    "Uh..."

    The female salesperson hesitated, then whispered, "Sir, if you want to take them right away, I''ll have to negotiate with customers who have pre-ordered. I''m afraid it''s going to be an additional 1500 or so per unit!"

    "That''s fine!"

    "Oh, better make that four units!"

    Yang Hao thought Chen Ruohan deserved a special treat; one Pocket 2 for both Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen, and two in different colors for Chen Ruohan.

    "Four units?"

    The salesperson blinked, clearly having encountered a big spender.

    "Sir, please wait a moment."

    The salesperson immediately went to speak with the manager. The so-called negotiation with customers was merely a pretext; the store did have extra stock, but they just wanted to sell them for a higher price. After all, scalpers also sold them for an added thousand or two.

    "Sir, it''s an additional 1500 per phone, and this amount will go to customers who have already ced orders. Therefore, we can only issue an invoice for the original price."

    The salesperson returned and said to Yang Hao in a low voice. Price gouging was actually an individual act by the staff, prohibited by the store, hence this excuse.

    Yang Hao nodded indifferently and paid by card. He just wanted to finish the task quickly and didn''t care about the extra cost.

    The main issue was the phone''s lower price did not amount to much money, so increasing by 1500 or 2000 was utterly insignificant for Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao, with his shopping bags, returned to Mitsui Cuisine. At this point, the table was filled with beautifully ted dishes, and the three young girls were happily taking photos.

    The borate and impressive presentation of the 5-plus pounds of lobster served in two styles showed it was not affordable for the average person, making it perfect for taking pictures and social media check-ins.

    "Mr. Yang, why did it take you so long toe back?"

    Seeing Yang Hao return to the private dining room, Chen Ruohan immediately put away her phone, and Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen instinctively turned their gazes on him.

    "Since you are friends with Ruohan and it''s our first meeting, I didn''t have much to offer, so I got you all a small gift."

    Yang Hao distributed the shopping bags to the three young girls.

    "Ah?"

    "We get gifts too!!"

    Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen were both visibly surprised.

    "Thank you, Mr. Yang!"

    As they received the shopping bags, both started thanking him, and when they discovered Yang Hao had given them a Pocket 2, they couldn''t help but exim.

    "It''s actually a Huawei Pocket 2, Mr. Yang, you are too generous!"

    "Mr. Yang, how did you know I liked this phone, I love you so much!"

    The two girls were jubnt, almost at a loss how to express their joy.

    Coming from backgrounds that could afford art studies usually meant they were well-off, but swapping to a new phone model as soon as it''s released was something most could not achieve.

    Both Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen did note from such wealthy families, thus receiving thevish gift of a Pocket 2 naturally thrilled them.

    Chen Ruohan, receiving two Pocket 2s of different colors, was even more excited. She felt especially favored by her uncle Chen.

    Especially since Yang Hao had made it clear when giving the gifts that Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen received them only because they were friends with her, satisfying her vanity immensely.

    Seeing the three young girls'' joyful faces, Yang Hao contemted in his mind that the task was now 2/3plete!

    Thest step was to take Chen Ruohan, the little white flower, to the hotel. This part of the mission was very easy!

    Yang Hao was already looking forward to seeing what skill the "System" would grant him this time.

    "Mr. Yang, you''re too kind to us, I don''t know how to repay you!" Chen Ruohan hugged Yang Hao''s arm and whispered into his ear.

    "How do you want to repay me?" Yang Hao casually asked.

    "Mr. Yang, may I not go back to school today?"

    Chen Ruohan looked up into Yang Hao''s eyes, which glimmered with the unique innocence of a young girl.

    Of course, Yang Hao knew that some acting was involved from the little white flower, but her pure look matched her image and age perfectly, without a hint of inconsistency. It stirred a strong protective and possessive instinct in Yang Hao, an older man.

    "If you don''t go back to school, where do you want to go?" Yang Hao teased the little white flower on purpose.

    "Wherever Mr. Yang goes, I will go," the little white flower said, her clear eyes brimming with glistening mist, exuding an untouched innocence.

    Yang Hao didn''t say anything more, just patted her slender waist lightly, in a way that signified consent to the little white flower''s request.

    Seeing this, Chen Ruohan was naturally overjoyed, immediately resting her head on Yang Hao''s shoulder. Havingcked fatherly love and security since childhood, she seemed to have found a shoulder to lean on.

    After the meal, Zhou Mingyue and Su Wenwen left with great satisfaction and smiles on their faces. They had never even dreamt that originally they were just seeking to increase their social media exposure by filming a video with Chen Ruohan, but ended up with such an unexpected and substantial gain.

    "Goodbye, Mr. Yang."

    "Mr. Yang loves you~"

    After leaving the mall, the two waved goodbye to Yang Hao, with Zhou Mingyue even making a heart gesture cheerfully. They both liked this hunky bossy uncle.

    However, they were both self-aware enough to realize that they couldn''tpare with Chen Ruohan in terms of figure or attractiveness, andpeting felt like a hopeless endeavor.

    "I''m really envious of Ruohan. Such a bossy uncle, please send one my way too!"

    Once they were on the subway back to school, Zhou Mingyue, with her arm around Su Wenwen, couldn''t help but sigh deeply.

    "I want one too, bless us each with one!"

    "Wenwen, what exactly does Mr. Yang do for a living? A single meal costs tens of thousands, and every gift he gives is a pocket2!"

    "Poverty has really limited my imagination. Today I finally saw what life is like for the rich!" Zhou Mingyue sighed again.

    Su Wenwen nodded in agreement, "Clinging to Mr. Yang''s coattails, it seems like whether Ruohan goes to college or not doesn''t matter anymore!"

    "If I were Ruohan, I''d drop out straight away and bear Mr. Yang ten or eight children!"

    "Ten or eight? Do you think you''re a sow or something!"

    Su Wenwen teased her, chuckling.

    "You''re the sow..."

    Zhou Mingyue retorted, and the two girls began to frolic andugh.

    Shangri-La Hotel.

    Inside the presidential suite.

    The dedicated butlerpleted the check-in procedure for Yang Hao and Chen Ruohan.

    This was the third step of the mission: to bring Chen Ruohan to the hotel. Since they were staying at a hotel, Yang Hao picked a presidential suite. After all, everything was charged to the System, and this time there was a five-fold cashback offer, so he might as well take advantage of it.

    Chen Ruohan had thought Yang Hao would take her to somevish residence, and she did not expect him to bring her to a hotel. But, of course, the standards of the presidential suite spoke for themselves.

    "Mr. Yang, should you have any requests, feel free to call me at any time. I am at your service 24 hours a day."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Once the check-in was done, the dedicated butler gave a slight bow and then discreetly left the room.

    Ding!

    Congrattions, host, forpleting the mission: [The Little Girls'' Wish].

    Reward: One Skill Card, five-fold consumption cash back!

    As the butler left, the System''s voice echoed in Yang Hao''s mind.

    Nice!

    It really was an easy mission.

    The cashback had been credited, but it totaled just over a million, which for Yang Hao now was like a hair on nine oxenˇŞinsignificant, barely worth mentioning.

    Yang Hao deftly found the Skill Card in the system backpack and chose to use it immediately.

    Ding!

    Sessful redemption of Skill Card!

    Congrattions, host, for obtaining the skill: [Fiery Eyes 2.0]

    Uh??

    Yang Hao was slightly surprised. He had the [Fiery Eyes] skill already!

    But what in the world was this 2.0?

    As Yang Hao puzzled over it, the System offered an exnation.

    (Note: This version of Fiery Eyes is 2.0, which includes the Insightful Eyes skill and has enhanced the original abilities, allowing the host to check the wear and tear level of target females.)

    Uh??

    Yang Hao was stunned once again.

    Wear and tear level?

    The choice of words was certainly artistic.

    He subconsciously looked at the near Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, next to him and immediately used the 2.0 version of [Fiery Eyes].

    Ding!

    Target: Chen Ruohan

    Age: 19

    Professional Ability: A-grade

    Loyalty: S-grade

    Wear and Tear Level: 0

    Friendly Reminder: No silicone filler detected, the host may safely indulge.

    With just a thought, a series of information emerged in Yang Hao''s mind. This 2.0 version of Fiery Eyes was indeed very useful!

    The details about the Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, were beyond Yang Hao''s expectations, starting with her loyalty. Yang Hao remembered that during the audition for the girl group, Ruohan''s loyalty was an "A," and now it had unexpectedly shot up to an "S."

    He wasn''t sure what he had done to boost the Little White Flower''s loyalty level by a grade.

    Then there was that wear and tear level!

    As he had guessed, 0 probably meant she had no experience whatsoever.

    In other words, although Chen Ruohan, the Little White Flower, was quite cunning, she was still very pure!

    "Mr. Yang, I don''t have any experience, so please don''t think me clumsyter~"

    At this moment, Chen Ruohan cooed as she yfully shook Yang Hao''s arm.

    If the [Fiery Eyes] skill hadn''t leveled up, Yang Hao would have likely thought Chen Ruohan was just trying to add some zest, but now he truly believed what the Little White Flower was saying.

 Chapter 311 277, NPC Number 7! 19-year-old Little White Flower! (Seeking monthly pass)

    Yang Hao smiled as he patted Chen Ruohan''s forehead. This little white flower still had a youthful beauty about her, and Yang Hao really felt a bit reluctant to move forward, after all, the age difference was quite significant.

    But at this moment, Chen Ruohan had already thrown herself into Yang Hao''s arms, "Mr. Yang, I''ve always felt particrly insecure since I was young, so I just hope to stay by your side, no matter what status."

    After saying that, the little white flower stretched out her fair arms, wrapped them around Yang Hao''s neck, then tiptoed and gently pressed her lips onto his...

    Oh, the sin!

    The girl is only 19 years old!

    Mr. Yang still felt a bit guilty in his heart, though the other women were also quite young, they were all at least 22 years old.

    But there''s apletely different feeling between people who start with a two and those who start with a one.

    Someone in their twenties feels like an adult, but ages starting with one still give off the impression of just being a child...

    An hourter.

    Yang Hao: 19 is truly wonderful!

    Ding!

    An intimate rtionship has been detected with Chen Ruohan.

    Commencing intimate rtionship processing program...

    Name: Chen Ruohan

    Age: 19 years old

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 95 points

    (Note: As the number of NPCs exceeds five, only those with intimate rtionships scoring above 90 points can be converted into NPCs, and they can receive rewards once a week, with a certain chance of generating random tasks.)

    Uh!

    95 points!!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    If Yang Hao remembered correctly, this must be the highest score that the system has given.

    But this high score must be rted to age, as the system had stated before, that provided someone is over 18 years old, the younger they are, the higher their score will be.

    Plus, Chen Ruohan, this little white flower, was so young and already had an "AS" rating, so it wasn''t surprising that she''d score high.

    Conversion into an NPC is detected for Chen Ruohan.

    [Yes][No]Convert now?

    Of course, it''s a yes!

    Yang Hao immediately provided feedback.

    Ding!

    Conversion sessful!

    NPC No. 7 Chen Ruohan is officially online!

    Rewards for NPC No. 7:

    1. An exclusive consumption gold of 2,000,000,000 yuan!

    2. One exclusive mansion, one exclusive luxury car!

    3. A special gift pack exclusive to the host!

    Having had the experience with Miss Color, Yang Hao was a lot moreposed, but he was still looking forward to the host''s exclusive big gift pack, especially since he''d previously received a private jet from it.

    Yang Hao immediately opened the host''s exclusive big gift pack.

    Ding!

    The opening of the host''s exclusive big gift pack was sessful.

    Congrattions to the host for receiving a Suhe Bay vi set!

    (Note: The vi is located at North Suzhou Road, Jing''an District, Hucheng, and has an area of 1514 square meters.)

    Uh!

    A vi in Hucheng??

    Previously, when the system rewarded mansions, they were all in Jiangcheng, but this time it directly rewarded a mansion in Hucheng.

    Yang Hao was not familiar with Hucheng''s houses, only having heard about the highly popr Tomson Riviera before.

    But it''s said that even Tomson Riviera couldn''t rank in the top 20 among Hucheng''s mansions, being popr only because it had been hyped up a lot.

    Yang Hao immediately searched online for the "Suhe Bay Vi" rewarded by the system, with the smallest starting at over five hundred square meters and thergest one being the system''s reward of a one thousand five hundred square-meter model, which is currently priced at four and a half goals.

    ording to real estate trends, the peak prices have even hit five goals, and although the current real estate market downturn has led to some dip in luxury house prices, the price tag of over four hundred million is still staggering.

    Ding!

    Detection reveals that NPC No. 7 is a virgin.

    Extra reward: Attribute Points*20

    (Note: Excess Attribute points can be used on others, with a tenth of the effect.)

    Currently, Yang Hao''s health, intelligence, andbat power values have all reached 100 points, so the attribute points could only be used on things like height, weight, or size and thickness down there.

    However, apart from weight, there''s no need to change any of the other stats for now, and the original weight loss task hasn''t yet beenpleted. Yang Hao''s weight hastely been around 160 pounds, which isn''t considered overweight for his height, but the system''s target weight is 150 pounds.

    Yang Hao simply took out 10 attribute points and directly reduced his weight by ten pounds.

    Ding!

    The use of attribute points was sessful, the host permanently loses ten pounds!

    (Note: Weight loss cannot bepleted at once, one pound can be lost per day.)

    After using the attribute points, the system provided another warm hint.

    Yeah, that''s reasonable!

    Losing ten pounds all at once would be too fantastical.

    With 10 attribute points still remaining, Yang Hao decided to save them up. If used on others, they would only count for 1 point.

    It''s better to save them up and then add some to his parents'' health values!

    In fact, the attribute points usually rewarded are very few, which means that the NPCs need to put in extra effort.

    "Mr. Yang, I probably won''t be able to go back to school today, can you stay and keep mepany?"

    The Little White Flower gently rubbed her grey-stockinged little feet on Mr. Yang''s thigh to draw the attention of Mr. Yang, who was staring into space.

    Yang Hao had nned something for tonight because Wang Xueru said she had a surprise for him. However, shortly after he arrived at the hotel, he received a message from Wang Xueru stating that her uncle, Wang Changsheng, had been hit while riding his electric scooter and was hospitalized. She had driven her younger sister Wang Bingru back to their hometown, so the surprise was temporarily canceled.

    Therefore, Yang Hao really didn''t have much to do tonight and could stay and apany the Little White Flower that had just bloomed.

    "Alright, we''ll stay here tonight."

    Yang Hao yed with the Little White Flower''s stocking-d little feet as he nodded.

    Stockings indeed are a wonderful thing, not only do they feel good to the touch, but they also add a hint of hazy mystery.

    Seeing that Yang Hao agreed, Chen Ruohan''s face immediately showed a sweet smile. She took a tissue and wiped away the tear marks at the corner of her eyes, which were not tears of happiness, but genuine tears of pain.

    Boss 419, get to know!

    Indestructible Kidney, get to know!

    Every one of those Attribute Points wasn''t added for nothing!!

    "Mr. Yang, it won''t hurt like this every time, will it?"

    Chen Ruohan asked weakly, though she had the answer in her heart; she just wanted to emphasize that she was a pure girl by asking such a question.

    "You''ll know in the future."

    Yang Hao probably understood what the Little White Flower was thinking and smiled as he replied.

    "Oh oh..."

    "Mr. Yang, hug~"

    The Little White Flower was sensible, but after all, she was just a little girl who loved to act spoiled. She opened her lotus root-like pale arms looking pitifully for a hug.

    Older men like Yang Hao were still susceptible to such antics, so he immediately hugged the Little White Flower and indulged her by gently scratching her nose with his finger...

    Inside a certain card room.

    Chen Haiou, who was having a bad run of luck, cursed as she knocked down the mahjong tiles in front of her: "Hua, your luck is way too good today!"

    "What goes aroundes around, didn''t you have great luck the other day?"

    The woman known as Hua chuckled with a hehe.

    "I''m going to the restroom to change my luck."

    Chen Haiou picked up her phone and went to the restroom, then habitually opened the family map feature on some German navigation system.

    She had only one daughter, Chen Ruohan, whom she monitored very closely. The family map allowed her to see her daughter''s travel trajectory and current location. Enjoy more content from empire

    If her daughter were to go somewhere she shouldn''t, she would definitely make a phone call to her!

    Now she checked her daughter''s location again, and upon seeing the positioning on the map, her eyes widened in shock!

    Shangri-La Hotel!

    Ruohan was actually at a hotel!!

    Chen Haiou quickly made a phone call, but no one answered.

    She called two more times with the same result!!

    Chen Haiou immediately panickedˇŞthis was her precious flower she had diligently cared for 19 years!!

    Could she have been swept away so easily by some rascal!

    Ruohan, how foolish!

    What is the most important thing I''ve taught you as your mother? Have you forgotten?

    Chen Haiou internally ranted and quickly left the restroom: "Hua, let''s call it a day, I have an emergency to deal with!"

    Without waiting for a response from Hua and the others, she swiftly left the card room.

    "What''s the rush, what happened??"

    Hua and the others looked at each other in confusion.

    After leaving the card room, Chen Haiou quickly got into her Volkswagen Bora and drove straight to the Shangri-La Hotel.

    Since her husband got locked up, Chen Haiou had been living with her daughter, who was her everything and her hope for thetter part of her life.

    In Chen Haiou''s n, her daughter had to marry a rich man in order to make a social leap and justify the years of careful upbringing.

    Therefore, she was very strict with her daughter''s romantic affairs. She had told her daughter before that any potential boyfriend had to be first cleared with her.

    Her daughter had agreed, and now, she suddenly was at a hotel??

    Chen Haiou was frantic, almost pressing her feet through the car''s fuel tank. After about twenty minutes, she parked the car at the parking lot of the Shangri-La Hotel and again dialed her daughter''s number, only to find the call still went unanswered.

    Inside the presidential suite upstairs.

    Chen Ruohan had recovered for a while and was now enjoying a milk bath in the bathtub, dreaming of the wonderful life she would have after being with her dear Mr. Yang.

    The clever Little White Flower would never ask Mr. Yang for anything, but she knew that Mr. Yang would definitely not let her down. She just didn''t know what Mr. Yang would reward her with.

    Designer bags, jewelry?

    Or perhaps Mr. Yang would buy her a car??

    "Ruohan, someone''s been calling you."

    Yang Hao walked into the bathroom and handed Chen Ruohan her phone.

    Actually, Chen Ruohan''s phone was on silent mode. The Little White Flower didn''t want anyone interrupting her good time and had silenced her phone even before arriving at the hotel.

    Yang Hao saw her phone screen light up, which was the only reason he knew someone was calling her.

    The caller ID nickname was [Ou]!

    So, Yang Hao didn''t realize that this person was Chen Ruohan''s mother.

    The phone lit up again with another call from [Ou].

    Chen Ruohan instinctively furrowed her brows, holding the phone with a troubled look. After a while, she looked up at Yang Hao standing beside her and said weakly, "Mr. Yang, this is my mom''s call."

    "We have the family map feature turned on, she knows my real-time location..."

    "With her character, I''m afraid she''s going toe here!"

 Chapter 312 278, "Mother-in-law" Four Years Older (Request for Monthly Votes)

    "Uh?"

    "Your mom came looking for you??"

    Yang Hao instinctively rubbed his forehead, having just slept with someone else''s daughter and then having his mother show up right after was a bit awkward.

    "You pick up the phone first."

    "Don''t think you''re calling the cops because you ran into some danger."

    Yang Hao gestured for Chen Ruohan to pick up the phone first, then he left the bathroom to give mother and daughter some space to talk.

    Lying in the luxurious bathtub, Little White Flower took a deep breath and then answered her mother''s call.

    "Ruohan, what are you doing?"

    "Why did it take so long to answer the phone!"

    Just as expected, a questioning voice from her mother came through the phone after she answered.

    "Mom, I''m dating a boyfriend..."

    "So, you went to the hotel with that guy??"

    Chen Haiou immediately scolded her fiercely, "Have you forgotten how I taught you!"

    "Your greatest asset is your beauty, and purity is even more so a stepping stone for marrying into a wealthy family!!"

    "Get out here right now, I''m already in the hotel lobby!!"

    "Mom, it''s alreadyte."

    Chen Ruohan replied quietly.

    "Late?"

    "You..."

    Standing in the hotel lobby, Chen Haiou grabbed her impressively ample bosom, took two deep breaths, and then huffily said, "I''m waiting for you in the cafe on the fifth floor of the hotel!"

    Once she finished, Chen Haiou hung up the phone.

    Upstairs.

    Chen Ruohan set her phone aside and then stood up from the bathtub like a lotus emerging from the water, with droplets cascading down from her neck, leaving a trail of wetness on her snow-white skin.

    After drying off, she walked out of the bathroom.

    "Mr. Yang, my mom wants to see us, she''s in the cafe on the 5th floor."

    "If you don''t want to see her, I can go and exin to her myself."

    Chen Ruohan said weakly to Yang Hao while wiping her damp hair.

    "No problem, let''s go together."

    Yang Hao affectionately touched Little White Flower''s forehead, then picked up a hairdryer to dry her hair.

    The 19-year-old Little White Flower would unavoidably evoke a protective affection in Yang Hao, who was an older man. Previous NPCs appeared to Yang Hao as women, but Chen Ruohan gave him the impression of a little girl.

    Clothed, the two took the elevator to the fifth floor together.

    The cafe was not crowded, with only a few scattered patrons. Chen Haiou sat in a corner by the window, furiously staring into the sky in a daze.

    The flower that she had meticulously cultivated for 19 years had been plucked away, and naturally, she was very angry.

    "Mr. Yang, that''s my mom."

    The entering Chen Ruohan pointed to her mother sitting by the window.

    Yang Hao looked in the direction she was pointing, and then saw a woman who appeared to be about his age, dressed in a ck low-cut long dress. Despite being in the cafe, she was still wearingrge sunsses that covered half of her face.

    Her chestnut brown big wavy hair casually draped over her shoulders, quite captivatingly sultry.

    So young??

    Yang Hao had expected Chen Ruohan''s mother to be a middle-aged woman, but she looked to be only in her early thirties, seemingly younger than himself.

    So, is the plot where I am older than my "mother-inw" about to unfold???

    But wait, Chen Ruohan is 19 this year; no matter how you calcte it, her mother should not be younger than me!

    She probably just maintains herself well and looks younger.

    As Yang Hao''s thoughts wandered, Chen Ruohan had already pulled him to sit across from Chen Haiou.

    "Mom."

    Chen Ruohan called out timidly.

    Chen Haiou ignored her daughter and focused her gaze on Yang Hao, her frown growing deeper and deeper.

    This man had a handsome appearance, but he was clearly in his 30s, his air of worldly experience and mature charm impossible to conceal.

    So, her daughter''s so-called boyfriend was actually an older man!!

    Chen Haiou had long noticed her daughter''s preference for mature men, ack of fatherly love since childhood was to me, and she had warned her daughter not to be fooled by older men, those maniptive men.

    But now...

    Her vignce had failed.

    Her daughter had ultimately been harmed by an older man!!

    "How old are you?"

    Without any intention of greeting Yang Hao, Chen Haiou asked with a cold face.

    "35!"

    Yang Hao answered truthfully.

    "35??"

    Chen Haiou took off her sunsses from her nose, mmed them onto the table in front of her, and pointing at Yang Hao demanded, "Do you know how old our Ruohan is?"

    "Mom, I''m an adult now, I can take responsibility for my own actions."

    Chen Ruohan took over the conversation.

    "You know nothing!"

    "Sit to the side and don''t interrupt!"

    Chen Haiou red fiercely at her daughter.

    Yang Hao, however, calmly sat down with Chen Ruohan across from Chen Haiou and then waved to the waiter, "An Americano and a Caramel Mhiato."

    "Right away, sir."

    The waiter responded, casting a curious nce at the trio. He had just heard the beautiful youngdy call the stylish woman ''mom.''

    But the youngdy''s boyfriend seemed to be not much younger than her mother, which made things quite interesting.

    However, the waiter could only specte about the gossip and did not dare to get too close to eavesdrop on their conversation.

    "Ruohan is only 19, you''re 35, do you think you''re a good match??"

    Seeing Yang Hao''s unfazed expression, Chen Haiou grew even more infuriated. As soon as the waiter left, she immediately questioned with a dark face.

    "What should I call you?"

    Yang Hao didn''t answer immediately but instead asked.

    "Chen Haiou."

    "Please don''t call me auntie; I''m only 4 years older than you!"

    This year, Chen Haiou is 39. She gave birth to her daughter, Chen Ruohan, when she was 20. As a singer in the Cultural Work Troupe who always pays attention to maintenance, she looks five or six years younger than she actually is. When she goes out with her daughter, they truly look like a pair of sisters.

    Hearing Chen Haiou''s words, Yang Hao couldn''t help butugh, "Don''t worry, we''ll each stick to our own."

    "Then I''ll call you Ou, okay?"

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    Chen Haiou nodded. Many people around her called her Ou, so she was quite used to this nickname.

    "Ou, what''s done is done, and talking too much is pointless."

    "Since Ruohan has followed me, I''ll be responsible for her, you can rest assured of that!"

    Yang Hao stated seriously.

    "Responsible? How do you n to take responsibility??"

    "Don''t tell me you''re going to marry our Ruohan!"

    "I definitely don''t agree!!"

    Chen Haiou stared at Yang Hao,ining furiously.

    "Ou, you''re thinking too much."

    "Marriage is not very realistic; Ruohan is still so young!"

    Yang Hao said with a lightugh, shaking his head.

    "Good that you understand."

    "So how do you n to take responsibility? Let''s hear it!"

    Chen Haiou picked up her coffee and took a gentle sip, waiting for Yang Hao''s response.

    At this moment, the waiter brought over the two cups of coffee Yang Hao had ordered: "Sir, your coffee."

    After cing down the coffee, the waiter''s steps slowedˇŞshe was genuinely interested in the gossip here.

    Unfortunately for her, Yang Hao didn''t give her the chance to overhear any juicy details. Once the coffee arrived, Yang Hao took a careful sip, waiting for the waiter to walk away before speaking, "Ou, I know material things don''t represent everything, but at least they can show my sincerity."

    "Do you know about Shanshui Manor?"

    Yang Hao asked.

    "Shanshui Manor?"

    "Of course, I know it; that''s the top viplex in Jiangcheng!"

    "Are you trying to tell me that you live in Shanshui Manor??"

    Chen Haiou looked at Yang Hao with interest. Judging by his attire and style, he seemed to have a certain economic strength; otherwise, he couldn''t have possibly ''tricked'' her daughter.

    But the idea of him affording to live in Shanshui Manor still presented a huge question mark in Chen Haiou''s mind.

    Shanshui Manor is a pure viplex, with the smallest homes having more than 600 square meters, and the cheapest vi priced over 35 million. Naturally, only the rich or noble could afford to live there.

    "I don''t live in Shanshui Manor; however, I bought a house there for Ruohan."

    Yang Hao responded lightly.

    Chen Haiou was somewhat dismissive when hearing the first half of the sentence, thinking if he didn''t live in Shanshui Manor, why even bring it up!

    But after hearing the second half of Yang Hao''s statement, she was stunned, staring at this ''son-inw'' who was only four years younger than her, her face filled with shock.

    It wasn''t just her; Chen Ruohan too was taken aback as she looked at Mr. Yang sitting beside her; he hadn''t mentioned a word about this to her.

    Actually, when Yang Hao said he would take responsibility, Little White Flower was quite curious about how her Mr. Yang would do so, and now he was talking about gifting her a house in Shanshui Manor.

    Chen Ruohan knew about Mr. Yang''s financial capabilities. Since he said it, it must be true.

    "You''re saying you bought a house in Shanshui Manor for Ruohan??"

    After a pause, Chen Haiou wanted to confirm.

    "Mhm."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "You''re not just saying this, are you?"

    "The house has already been bought??"

    Chen Haiou pressed for details.

    "It''s already been bought."

    "It''s the 1260 square meter model!"

    Yang Hao mentioned the information about the luxury house he received from the System, silently giving a thumbs up in his mind to the System for such a ssy reward. It was indeed very impressive for showing off.

    "Shanshui Manor, and it''s 1260 square meters!!"

    Chen Haiou was utterly dumbfounded; she stared at Yang Hao for a long while before speaking again, "Are you telling the truth?"

    "Are there fakes of this?"

    Yang Hao shrugged, then putting his arm around Chen Ruohan''s shoulder, he said, "I was actually going to take Ruohan to do the property transfer. Would you like to join us, Ou?"

    "Right now?"

    "Yes!"

    Yang Hao nodded.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    "Okay!"

    "I''ll go with you!"

    Chen Haiou immediately stood up. If her daughter truly found a man that could give her a house in Shanshui Manor, then the age difference was something she could ept.

    Moreover, the man was quite handsome and even met her standards for a son-inw.

    Yang Hao then took out his phone and called the butler of the presidential suite: "Butler Liu, arrange a car for me. I need to go out."

    The presidential suite came with an exclusive car service, where all one needed to do to go somewhere was call the butler.

    When the three arrived in the hotel lobby, Butler Liu was already waiting at the door.

    "Mr. Yang, the car is ready."

    Butler Liu said with a beaming smile, gesturing toward the Rolls-Royce parked at the hotel entrance.

    "Thank you."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    Meanwhile, the chauffeur had thoughtfully opened the car door for them, gesturing for them to get inside while holding the car roof to prevent the guests from bumping their heads.

    This full disy of ceremonypletely stunned both Chen Haiou and her daughter Chen Ruohan.

    This was the life they had always strived for and yearned to be part of. Chen Haiou dreamt of marrying her daughter into a family with such wealth, so she, too, could bask in the benefits. And now, it seemed that dream was about toe true!

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    Yang Hao let the mother and daughter get into the back seat, while he took the passenger seat.

    Chen Haiou was in a Rolls-Royce for the first time, and as she looked up, she saw the iconic starlight headliner, a stunning and luxurious sensation hitting her.

    Her man was in the system, and despite being quite wealthy during his heyday, he never did anything high-profile, let alone consider traveling in a Rolls-Royce.

    Later, when her man got into trouble and went to jail, Chen Haiou, who had been a mistress, suddenly found herself without support. Fortunately, she had saved a little money when times were good, and with her own ie, she managed to raise Chen Ruohan to adulthood.

    Beforeing here, Chen Haiou thought her daughter had been tricked, but it seemed different from what she had imagined.

    "Ruohan, what does he do?"

    Chen Haiou whispered the question into her daughter''s ear.

    "President."

    Chen Ruohan softly replied with two words. The current environment was not suitable for detailed exnations, but those two words could already represent a lot. Readtest stories on empire

    Chen Haiou nodded slightly, didn''t ask further, and instead turned her attention to the Rolls-Royce, even taking a few selfies with her phone.

    For someone like Chen Haiou, saving face was most important. Being looked down upon by rtives, friends, and even family for being a mistress, she always tried to prove that she was living well.

    But well is well, and not well is not well ¨C it''s very hard to deceive people about such things. After her man went to jail, the life quality of her and her daughter couldn''t be said to be bad, but it wasn''t great either - they had no capital to show off.

    About half an hourter, the Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the sales office of Shanshui Manor.

    The sales center was about to close at that time, but seeing the Rolls-Royce stopping at the door, the female receptionist and sales agents were still very enthusiastic toe and greet.

    The driver got out and opened the back door.

    Chen Haiou and her daughter Chen Ruohan stepped out of the car under the admiring gaze of the receptionist and sales agents, which greatly satisfied Chen Haiou''s vanity.

    "Ma''am, are you here to view a house? Or do you already have an appointment??"

    The female receptionist nodded respectfully at Chen Haiou, and that "Ma''am" made Chen Haiou very happy.

    The designation "Ma''am" gave the impression of being a wealthy and nobledy.

    "There is a 1260 square meter property that has already been paid for."

    At that moment, Yang Hao took over the conversation.

    "Oh, you must be Mr. Yang, right?"

    The female receptionist''s eyes immediately fell on Yang Hao. In the afternoon, a mysterious wealthy buyer had purchased a 1260 square meter luxury home consigned for sale by a homeowner at the sales center. The money had already been paid, but the property transfer hadn''t been processed yet.

    "Yes, I am."

    Yang Hao nodded lightly.

    "Mr. Yang, Mrs. Yang, pleasee this way!"

    The female sales agent hurriedly and warmly ushered them in.

    However, this "Mr. Yang, Mrs. Yang" made Yang Hao, Chen Haiou, and Chen Ruohan all somewhat embarrassed.

    The female receptionist obviously thought that Yang Hao and Chen Haiou were a couple, as they seemed to be of simr age andpatible in appearance and temperament.

    Yang Hao, of course, didn''t feel it appropriate to correct her directly, so he subtly took Chen Ruohan''s hand and followed the female receptionist into the sales center.

    Chen Haiou intentionally fell half a step behind, maintaining a little distance between herself, her daughter, and Yang Hao, to distinguish their rtionships.

    The female receptionist, having seen much of the world, instantly realized her mistake upon seeing Yang Hao holding Chen Ruohan''s hand as they walked beside her.

    However, the receptionist was quite adept at remedying the situation and said with a beaming smile, "Mrs. Yang is so young, Mr. Yang is truly fortunate!"

    Yang Hao simply smiled and did not reply, while Little White Flower Chen Ruohan blissfully leaned her head on her Uncle Yang''s shoulder.

    The receptionist led the trio to the VIP lounge, where the manager of the sales office, Luo Man, personally greeted them.

    "Mr. Yang, this is the contract for the sale of the property; just sign here and it will take effect," Luo Man said, handing two copies of the contract to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao passed the contracts to Chen Ruohan, who was beside him: "Sign it, then go take care of the property deed tomorrow."

    "Oh."

    Chen Ruohan, still a bit stunned, took the contract. On the way here, she had looked up the price of properties in Shanshui Manor on her phone.

    About 60,000 per square meter and for a 1260 square meter house, the total would be around 70 million.

    She had imagined that after following Uncle Yang, her future life would certainly be carefree, but she never expected Uncle Yang to buy a 70 million mansion on the spot!

    This was 70 million! A sum ordinary people couldn''t afford even after lifetimes of effort.

    While Little White Flower was somewhat dazed, Chen Haiou took the contract instead and began to examine it carefully, chuckling, "Contracts are a serious matter; we should look at them carefully."

    "No rush, madam, take your time," Luo Man said with a chuckle.

    In fact, she still hadn''t quite figured out the rtionship between the three of them.

    Initially, she too had assumed that Yang Hao and Chen Haiou were a couple, butter realized that wasn''t the case, and it was Yang Hao and the beautiful youngdy who were together.

    Was this beautiful young woman the youngdy''s older sister?

    Or was she rted to the young wealthy man in another way?

    Since Chen Haiou looked quite young, Luo Man hadn''t thought to associate her with the identity of Chen Ruohan''s mother.

    "Ruohan, go ahead and sign it!"

    "The contract is fine!"

    After reviewing the contract, Chen Haiou excitedly nodded to her daughter, having been worried that it might be some sort of trapˇŞafter all, the world is full of dangers, and one must always be on their guard.

    But as she read through each use of the contract, there were no issues at all; it was a standard home buying contract, and it clearly stated that the house was 1260 square meters, with a total purchase price of 80 million yuan.

    An 80 million yuan mansion!

    Such properties are exceedingly rare in the whole of Jiangcheng!

    "Oh, okay."

    Chen Ruohan always listened to her mother''s advice. She picked up the pen and signed her name on the contract.

    "Miss Chen, do you have your ID card?" After Ruohan finished signing the contract, Luo Man asked with a cheerful smile.

    "Yes, I have it."

    "We need to make a copy. We will need it tomorrow when we process the property deed. Miss Chen, rest assured, your personal information will not be leaked. The ID copy is solely for the purpose of processing the property deed, and it will be clearly marked..."

    Luo Man exined.

    Ruohan nodded and handed over her ID card without hesitation.

    "Luo, can we go check out the house today?" Chen Haiou asked eagerly.

    "Of course."

    "Not only can you check it out, but you could even move in if you wish!" Luo Man responded with a smile.

    The vi they were discussing was a fully furnished, homeowner consigned property. If it were a bare shell property, the sales office would have listed it for around 70 million yuan. However, the homeowner had spent over 20 million yuan on the renovations alone, making the 80 million yuan price tag reasonable.

    "That''s wonderful!"

    Chen Haiou couldn''t wait to see the 1260 square meter mansion for herself. Although the house was bought for her daughter, how could her daughter possibly live in such arge house alone? Moreover, Ruohan spent most of her time living at the school dormitory nowadays, so it wasn''t too much for her, as a mother, toe and see the house, was it?

    Afterpleting the necessary procedures, Luo Man and the property butler escorted the three of them to the mansion that now belonged to Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan.

    Within Shanshui Manor, there were only ten standalone houses that were 1260 square meters in size, and these ten houses were all located in the most central area of the estate.

    The house awarded by the ''System'' was Vi number 6. Unlike other vis around five to six hundred square meters, this 1260 square meter vi was enclosed by its own walls, with front and backyards totalling about 500 square meters. The front yard had an open-air swimming pool, while the backyard was equipped with sports facilities and a slide for children.

    From the moment Chen Haiou stepped into the yard, she couldn''t hide her excitement, having only seen such mansions on Kuaiyin. Each time she would be envious of the woman living there, wondering what it would be like to live in such a ce herself.

    And today, her dreams were about to be reality...

    Ruohan looked around with eyes full of shock, feeling as if she was in a dream.

    This mansion is really mine?

    Mr. Yang actually gifted me a mansion worth 80 million yuan!!

    Instinctively, Ruohan grabbed Yang Hao''s hand, still finding everything too surreal. She was only 19 years old, a sophomore in college.

    Though Little White Flower was ambitious and had taken the initiative to contact Yang Hao because he was a wealthy man, Ruohan had only hoped for the best without expecting much. Even today, after visiting the hotel with Yang Hao, she had not imagined that Mr. Yang would give her a mansion worth 80 million yuan outright.

    It was all so fantastical; her dreams hade true!

    And what she received was even more than she had ever dreamt of.

    When fantasizing, Little White Flower had never thought she could own a mansion worth 80 million yuan!

    "Mr. Yang, is this house really for me?"

    Ruohan looked up at her own Mr. Yang with bright, misty eyes, the Little White Flower overwhelmed and on the verge of tears.

    "You signed the contract; the property deed will be processed tomorrow."

    "The house is certainly yours!"

    Yang Hao affectionately stroked her forehead.

    "Wu wu wu~"

    "Mr. Yang, you are too good to me!"

    "I really don''t know how to repay you..."

    Tears of joy rolled down Ruohan''s cheeks as she threw herself into Yang Hao''s arms, having never experienced such pampering.

    So when she encountered such indulgent affection from a domineering figure like Yang Hao, she was genuinely moved to tears.

    "It''s very simple to repay me, just spend more time learning new knowledge," Yang Hao said with a smile, gently patting her slender waist.

    "What knowledge?" Little White Flower didn''t understand the implication in Yang Hao''s words, looking up at him with tearful, blear eyes, her beautiful gaze full of curiosity.

    "Uh, we can talk about that in detailter tonight."

    Yang Hao nced at Chen Haiou, who was not far away, feeling that it wasn''t appropriate to delve into such topics in front of her mother.

    What Yang Hao didn''t know was that this ''mother-inw,'' only four years his senior, was already contemting whether she should impart some unique skills to her daughter. After all, Ruohancked experience, and it wasn''t guaranteed she could hold on to such a man. It had started with novelty, but in the long run, technique was essential.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Well, if all else fails, I, as her mother, can personally step inˇŞwe''re practically contemporaries!

    But, that should be reserved as a trump card!!

    Given Chen Haiou''s understanding of men, there probably wasn''t a man who could resist, as these dogs of men always craved thrillsˇŞthe more thrilling, the more they loved it!

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    Inside the vi.

    After touring the entire house, Chen Haiou still couldn''t calm her excitement for a long time; the luxury of the house far exceeded her imagination.

    Just the living room alone was alreadyrger than the entire house she currently lived in, and the European-style decor just happened to fit her aesthetic perfectly. The thought of soon living in such a house made it impossible to restrain the smile on her face.

    At this moment, Yang Hao was taking Chen Ruohan to the garage. The System''s reward wasn''t limited to just a luxury vi but also a luxury car.

    In the garage, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan was parked quietly, painted a noble and atmospheric red, which seemed very suitable for a woman.

    However, it was actually more suitable for a mature woman, like Chen Haiou.

    If it were Ruohan, this Little White Flower, she might not be able to handle such a style.

    "Ah, a Rolls-Royce!"

    "Is this car also a gift for Ruohan?"

    After seeing the noble red Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Chen Haiou''s eyes instantly lit up.

    She had just been in a Rolls-Royce Phantom, but the Phantom and the Cullinan hadpletely different feels, especially since this Cullinan parked in the garage was very likely a gift for her daughter, her heart raced.

    What does it feel like to have both a luxury car and a luxury house in one day??

    Anyway, right now, Chen Haiou felt so excited she was about to faint!

    "Ruohan, you can use this as a stand-in car and change it if you don''t like it,"

    "Whether you prefer sports cars or sedans, that''s all fine..."

    Yang Hao patted Chen Ruohan on the shoulder with a chuckle, responding to Chen Haiou''s question.

    It really was a gift for Ruohan!!

    Chen Haiou walked to the car and circled around the Cullinan a few times, unable to help herself from taking out her phone to take a few photos.

    The Cullinan rewarded by the System was the fully-loaded kind, and with the original price plus options, the total cost had already exceeded ten million, naturally it was extravagantly expensive.

    Even Yang Hao wanted to drive it around personallyˇŞhe hadn''t driven a Cullinan before, after all.

    It seemed the System was partial, rewarding Miss Color, Huang Qing, with a Lamborghini and giving the Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, a Cullinan.

    Well, I have a private jet!

    The thought of the Gulfstream G650 parked at Jiangcheng airport bnced Yang Hao''s feelings somewhat.

    The three returned to the house.

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    Chen Haiou sat opposite Yang Hao and her daughter; she wasn''t quite sure how to address Yang Hao. He was only a few years younger than her, but he was also her daughter''s boyfriend.

    "Ou, let''s not stand on ceremony,"

    Yang Hao seemed to notice Chen Haiou''s thoughts and said with a chuckle.

    "I might as well call you Yang, as I''m also a few years older than you,"

    "But I still want to know more about your details,"

    "At your age, you must have been married, right?"

    Chen Haiou had already braced herself for the possibility that Yang Hao might be married. However, as Chen Ruohan''s mother, a senior, she had to uphold certain moral standards.

    If Yang Hao said he had a wife, Chen Haiou would certainly need to angrily rebuke him quite severely.

    "I was married, but I''m divorced now, living with a daughter,"

    Yang Hao answered truthfully.

    At this answer, Chen Haiou let out a silent sigh of relief. Having a family wasn''t necessarily a deal-breaker for discussions, but no family obligations was naturally the best state.

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    Besides, without family obligations, her daughter still had the chance to rise in status.

    A vi worth eighty million along with a Cullinan approaching a hundred million, casually offering such amounts suggested a worth possibly in the billions.

    If her daughter could marry such a super-rich man, she would naturally ascend in status through her daughter.

    "Ou, rest assured, Ruohan won''t suffer any loss with me,"

    "However, I have no ns to remarry!"

    Yang Hao made his stance clear.

    Chen Haiou was momentarily taken aback, then nodded, "Ruohan is still too young to consider marriage realistically right now."

    Yang Hao continued, "The house and car are both gifts for Ruohan, and, in addition, she''ll get one million per month as pocket money."

    "I''ll transfer five million to Ruohanter as a bonus, and this five million is extra."

    "Of course, if there are any other major expenses, you can talk to me about them."

    After speaking, Yang Hao took out his phone and transferred five million to Chen Ruohan right away.

    The System gave him a special consumption fund of two billion, and Yang Hao giving the Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, one million in pocket money per month was all about a steady flow.

    Too much at once could overwhelm the young girl!

    Yet, even so.

    Mother and daughter were both stunned.

    One million a month, which made twelve million a year!

    Chen Ruohan felt she could really just lie back and rx now. Why bother joining a girl group when she couldn''t even spend one million a month!

    Chen Haiou swallowed hard, she had always dreamed of her daughter marrying a wealthy man, but Yang Hao''s current offer was even better than she had imagined.

    Living in an eighty million house, driving a ten million car, receiving a monthly allowance of one million in pocket money.

    Is this even a life that exists in reality?

    The idea was simply unimaginable!!

    Chen Haiou was a little envious of her daughter. She looked at Yang Hao sitting opposite her withplicated eyes; they were about the same age, actually.

    She really wanted to ask if the deal would be sweetened if she were included??

    Yang Hao''s gaze swept over this quite mature yet young "mother-inw."

    She was wearing a low-cut ck evening dress today, and the view at the neckline was still quite attractive.

    However...

    Uh, I''m not that kind of person!!

    I must restrain myself!

    404 is terrifying!

    "Ou, if you have time, why don''t you go shop for some things and see if there''s anything missing at home?"

    "I''m going back to the hotel with Ruohan first."

    Having used up the swaggering rights granted by the System, Yang Hao was ready to return to the hotel to sleep with Little White Flower in his arms.

    In his mind, though, he was thinking that he should reduce contact with Miss Ou whenever possible in the future, as it might easily corrupt his moralpass.

    Whenever the mother and daughter duo appeared before him, Yang Hao''s mind would involuntarily drift to scenarios from Ind Nation films.

    They say artes from life, and perhaps that''s genuinely the case.

    I''ve heard that in the evil entertainment industry, there are quite a few simr stories, like the celestial sister from the past and her... benefactor.

    Err, my train of thought suddenly opened up.

    Why not have Little White Flower acknowledge me as her godfather?

    That would straighten out the family rtions.

    "Yang, you mean it''s okay for me to live in this house too, right?"

    Chen Haiou rubbed her hands subconsciously. Although it didn''t matter if she didn''t greet Yang Hao, it was still better to ask since he was the one who bought the house.

    "Of course, there''s no problem, the house is so big, Ruohan might be scared living alone!"

    "I''m justing over asionally."

    "Moreover, now that the house is Ruohan''s, you''re her mother and should rightfully live here."

    Yang Hao made his stance clear and added, "By the way, the car keys and the vehicle manual are all in the drawer next to the hall."

    After saying this, Yang Hao pulled Chen Ruohan away and left the vi.

    And his reason for doing so was also part of the old man''s cunning. The house and the car all belonged to Little White Flower Chen Ruohan, but he left the chance to enjoy this luxury mansion and car to Miss Ou first.

    Women, you know, they all have jealous hearts. Even if she was Chen Ruohan''s mother, she couldn''t help feeling some envy and jealousy.

    Even if it was just a bit of that sentiment, Yang Hao''s purpose would be achieved.

    This old man had already subconsciously startedying the groundwork to realize those Ind Nation film scenarios!

    He said he didn''t want it, but his thoughts were honest!

    After Yang Hao left with his daughter, Chen Haiou could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart and jumped up excitedly on the spot.

    Because she jumped too hard, one of therge rabbits even popped out of the neckline. The scene was spectacr, but it was a pity Yang Hao didn''t witness it.

    After calming down a bit, Chen Haiou first found the Cullinan''s car key and the manual, then watched some videos online to learn how to operate the car.

    She got into the vehicle, drove it out of the garage, and then sat in the car to film a short video to send to the "Mahjong Group"!

    Calling it a mahjong group was really just a fancy name for a girlfriends group. This group only had six people in total, and the three who yed cards with Chen Haiou today were all in it.

    Once she sent the video out, the previously quiet mahjong group instantly exploded!

    "Holy shit, a Rolls-Royce??"

    "Haiou, what''s the situation??"

    "Ou, take me with you, I''ve never ridden in a Rolls-Royce before!"

    Several people leftments.

    Hua, who is also known as Zhou Mudan, sent Chen Haiou a private message: Rushing off in such a hurry, turns out you''ve struck it rich??

    Hua''s real name is Zhou Mudan, and since Mudan means peony which is a famous flower, she got the nickname Hua. She and Chen Haiou were both singers from Jiangcheng''s Cultural Work Troupe.

    But nowadays, times are tough for all the cultural work troupes. They don''t have many performances normally, although they can still get some private gigs every month. Singing a few shows provides a decent ie. When they''re not working, they spend time ying cards or shopping.

    Zhou Mudan and Chen Haiou were of the same ilk, so they got along well. However, their rtionship was fragile, a typical example of fair-weather friendship. Everything was good when interests didn''t collide, but conflicts could lead to an instant falling out.

    "Hua, where are you? I''ll pick you up, let''s go shopping together!"

    Chen Haiou quickly replied to Zhou Mudan''s message.

    "I''m having dinner with Xiaohong. If you reallye pick me up in a Rolls-Royce, I''ll go shopping with you!" Zhou Mudan messaged back.

    "Location."

    Chen Haiou replied with two words, utterly confident now, and with an enormous desire to share her good fortune.

    Unseen wealth is like walking in brocade at night.

    Chen Haiou, who had been sneered at for half her life, now just wanted the whole world to know she had made it!

    She had turned her fate around and was living in a luxury house with a luxury car!

    Inside a barbecue restaurant.

    After putting down her phone, Zhou Mudan couldn''t help but mock, "I wonder which man''s Rolls-Royce she''s in, taking a video in it and showing off!"

    "So inexperienced!!"

    Zhao Xiaohong nodded with a smile, "That''s just how she is, not like it''s our first day knowing her."

    "She''s probably the most show-offy in our troupe, always has to unt whatever little thing she has!"

    "She asked for my location, probablying over for a free meal. After eating, let''s call some people in the group and y another eight rounds!"

    Zhou Mudan was nning another card session.

    Zhao Xiaohongmented disdainfully, "Chen Haiou is really something, driving a Rolls-Royce and stilling over for a free lunch?!"

    "She can really y it up; if she brings that Rolls-Royce over, I''ll eat the Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood!!"

    Hearing this, Zhou Mudan shook her headughing, "Stop joking. I hear that little mascot costs over two hundred thousandˇŞyou can''t afford to eat it!"

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    The presidential suite.

    The Little White Flower, who had just been ravished, was now fast asleep.

    Yang Hao leaned against the headboard, one hand habitually resting on a soft spot, the other operating his phone.

    The exclusive spending fund for Little White Flower was two billion.

    If she gets a million a month for spending money, that''s twelve million a year.

    At twelve million a year, it would take 166 years to spend it all; at twenty-four million a year, that would be about 83 years.

    So, Yang Hao transferring two million had no other implication; he simply wanted the money to be spent quicker.

    Yeah, that exnation makes a lot of sense.

    But in reality, his transfer of two million was just a probe; he wanted to see Chen Haiou''s reaction. If she epted it without question, that was an unspoken concurrence.

    If she asked why he transferred two million?

    Yang Hao''s response would be, "It''s Chen Ruohan''s living expenses for two months!"

    After waiting a while, his reply was: "I will keep this money safe for Ruohan and ensure she doesn''t waste it."

    Yeah, there is an understanding between peers.

    Yang Hao didn''t reply, instead smiling as he set his phone aside.

    From now on, mother and daughter both get a million each month.

    Of course, this money still had to be transferred separately; no one liked to hand over financial control to someone else, even mother and daughter.

    Yang Hao''s two million was just a test; starting next month, he would change it to a million. He still needed to transfer the money to his own Little White Flower.

    From the other side.

    Chen Haiou knew this man wasying the groundwork.

    But, a million a month was just too tempting!

    She couldn''t refuse.

    Anyway, take the money first and worry about interest when he asks for it!

    After all, her own daughter was too young; it wouldn''t be too much to give her a helping hand, right?

    Consider it making the most of her remaining energy.

    As the old saying goes: "War is waged by loyal brothers, and battles fought by father and son."

    In fact, the same goes for mother and daughter!

    As they say, mother and daughter can join hearts to y the dragon!

    No matter how tough its scales, they''ll beat it to froth at the mouth, bowing its head in submission.

    In such high-stakes games, Chen Haiou as a mother naturally couldn''t bear to let her daughter face it alone.

    In crucial moments, she''d surely roar, "Let go of that evil dragon, let me at it!"

    Of course, teaming up to y the dragon required the right moment; such things couldn''t be rushed.

    From the other side.

    Yang Hao had just put down his phone when it chimed. Thinking it was Ou sending another message, he found it was unexpectedly from the cheap "little brother-inw" Fang Ke.

    "Brother-inw, I can''t reach Ruohan. Is she at yourpany?"N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Yang Hao nced at the Little White Flower sleeping beside him and suddenly felt a twinge of pity for the little brother-inw.

    Forget it, a bootlicker isn''t worthy of sympathy!!

    If he chose to be a bootlicker, he had to ept such an oue.

    The goddess wearing the raincoat you bought is already making you feel included!

    Moreover, just like his mother and sister, that kid Fang Ke was a social climber. Yang Hao didn''t have much affection for him and felt no need to be responsible for his emotions.

    Without Old Mr. Wang''s birthday banquet, he would just be a nobody after all.

    Yang Hao ignored the boy''s Weixun message. Bootlickers are always good at consoling themselves; he''ll find a reason for the goddess''s disappearance.

    And now, Yang Hao received another Weixun message from Fang Ke''s sister Fang Yan: "Brother-inw, do you have time to have ate-night snack together?"

    Yang Hao checked the time; it was nine-thirty.

    Going out forte-night snacks at this time, it would be morning by the time you finish. Are you serious aboutte-night snacks?

    Yang Hao shook his head slightly; this brother and sister pair were truly something.

    One yed the role of Roaring Heavenly Dog, the other tried to seduce her cousin-inw!

    It''s no wonder Wang Xueru had said her aunt''s character was questionable before; she raised children so "excellent".

    Thinking of the beautiful young widow, he wondered how the minor assistant Wang Bingru''s father''s injury was.

    Yang Hao immediately sent a Weixun message to Wang Xueru and learned that Wang Bingru''s father had fractured both legs, his left one shattered, and the recovery period was going to be very long.

    Wang Bingru''s family financial conditions were not so good to begin with, and this identpounded their miseries.

    Yeah, this was a hero''s calling!

    Yang Hao asked thepany finance for Wang Bingru''s sry card details and directly transferred one million to it.

    He had a very good impression of this assistant, who was going to attend graduate school; young, beautiful, with legs as impressive as Yibao''s, and on top of that, the buff of a maiden aunt. Looking after her was the right thing to do.

    After transferring the money, he sent Wang Bingru a Weixun message: "Take care of Wang Uncle with peace of mind, and consider transferring to Jiangcheng Hospital if needed."

    Meanwhile, in a small-town hospital.

    Wang Bingru was watching over her father''s hospital bed. Her dad had been knocked down riding an electric scooter, and the driver had fled the scene. They hadn''t found him yet.

    And the ce where her dad was hit was on the outskirts of the town, where there weren''t many cameras. It wouldn''t be easy to locate the driver, and that depended on the police''s level ofmitment.

    To put it bluntly, if it had been a fatal incident, the perpetrator would likely have been caught by now.

    Although her father''s life wasn''t in danger, which was good for Wang Bingru, the slower case resolution speed due to the non-lethal nature of the injuries meant they would have to cover medical expenses themselves.

    As mentioned before, Wang Bingru''s family was not very wealthy; her mother, Liu Zhaoxia, worked as a vegetable seller in a market, and her father, Wang Changsheng, worked in a private workshop. Their ie wasn''t much, and with the added expense of supporting Bingru through university, they had little savings.

    Wang Changsheng being injured and hospitalized worsened their barely stable financial situation. Fortunately, Wang Xueru had just helped by paying a twenty thousand yuan deposit for the hospital admittance.

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    Wang Xueru had gone out to buy fruit, leaving only a troubled Liu Zhaoxia and her daughter Wang Bingru in the hospital room.

    Suddenly, Wang Bingru''s phone rang. Subconsciously, she picked it up and nced at it, then her somewhat weary beautiful eyes widened in shock.

    "What''s wrong?"

    Noticing her daughter''s unusual emotion, Liu Zhaoxia asked with puzzlement.

    "Mr. Yang transferred a sum of money to me."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Wang Bingru was not one to lie; she told the truth.

    "How much?"

    Liu Zhaoxia had thought that it was just some condtory money transferred by her daughter''s boss, so she didn''t take it very seriously.

    "One million!"

    "How much???"

    This time Liu Zhaoxia couldn''t stay calm anymore; she thought she had heard wrong.

    "Indeed, one million."

    Wang Bingru had counted twice before handing the phone to her mother.

    "This..."

    "That''s too much!"

    Liu Zhaoxia waspletely stunned; she had never seen so much money in her life.

    "Bingru, you surely don''t have an improper rtionship with Mr. Yang?"

    "He''s Xueru''s boyfriend, after all!"

    Liu Zhaoxia frowned deeply. She might be poor but her moralpass was straight; she thought it would be highly immoral for her daughter to take her niece Wang Xueru''s boyfriend.

    "No!"

    Wang Bingru shook her head decisively.

    But she was still somewhat guilty; had her father not been hit by a car and injured today, and had she and her sister Wang Xueru''s n gone smoothly, she wouldn''t have been able to answer this question so decisively.

    At the moment, she indeed had no improper rtionship with Yang HaoˇŞjust an ordinary superior-subordinate one.

    "If there is no improper rtionship, why would he transfer so much money to you?"

    "Could it be that he''s interested in you??"

    Liu Zhaoxia still believed in her daughter, understanding her own child, who had been honest since childhood.

    "Isn''t it obvious? He must have taken a fancy to our Bingru!" Continue your adventure at empire

    At this moment, Wang Changsheng spoke weakly from the hospital bed.

    He could not move, but his consciousness was still clear, and he had heard the entire conversation between mother and daughter.

    "Mr. Yang seems quite proper and looks good, how could it be like this!"

    "Eating from the bowl while looking at what''s in the pot!" Liu Zhaoxia frowned and sighed, then turned her head to caution her daughter, "Bingru, you mustn''t do anything to wrong Xueru."

    "Xueru has taken such good care of you!"

    Wang Bingru nodded earnestly, "Mom, rest assured, I''m not that kind of person."

    "I will listen to my sister and won''t do anything to wrong her!"

    While Wang Bingru said this, her heart was silently rebuking: But sister wants me to do things that would "wrong" her!

    Three days earlier, Wang Xueru had a long talk with her, exining her predicament and ideas.

    Wang Xueru felt sheckedpetitivenesspared to other women, so she wanted to form an alliance with Wang Bingru, her sister.

    Recent experiences had overturned Wang Bingru''s previous understandings, even her worldview and values, plus Yang Hao indeed had the charm of apelling CEO.

    Therefore, Wang Bingru had indeed been tempted, and with Wang Xueru offering her a way out, she willingly agreed.

    "We can''t do anything to wrong Xueru unless Yang and Xueru have already broken up."

    Wang Changsheng added.

    "Aunt, Uncle, let me say a few words..."

    Wang Xueru, who had just returned from buying fruit, happened to hear her family''s conversation. Standing originally at the door, she strode into the room.

    She ced the fruit on the empty bed nearby and then said earnestly, "Although I''m dating Yang, with his kind of status, it''s impossible that he will marry me in the end. After all, I am a divorced woman with a child."

    "But it''s different for Bingru. She''s young, beautiful, and highly educated, so she has a chance!"

    "Xueru, what do you mean by that?"

    Liu Zhaoxia was utterly confused.

    "I want to matchmake Yang and Bingru!"

    Wang Xueru did not conceal her intentions, speaking them aloud.

    "Ah?"

    Liu Zhaoxia and Wang Changsheng were equally astonished.

    They were traditional thinkers and were profoundly shocked by Wang Xueru''s words.

    The niece intending to give her boyfriend to their daughter?

    That must be what she meant, right??

    Both exchanged nces, their eyes filled with questioning.

    Two conservative minds naturally couldn''t think of the word "sharing."

    "Xueru, you''d really give up someone as good as Yang?"

    After a brief pause, Liu Zhaoxia asked with a frown.

    "Of course!"

    "Why let the water flow into someone else''s field when Bingru is not an outsider?"

    Wang Xueru nodded solemnly; she naturally didn''t mention anything about sharing.

    While the sharing economy is quite prevalent today, with shared bicycles and shared power banks, the idea of sharing a boyfriend still seemed a bit too progressive.

    "This..."

    Liu Zhaoxia looked at the man on the bed and then at her daughter. She had been to Wang Xueru''s residence, and that 300 square meter mansion had left a deep impression on her, naturally invoking envy.

    After all, everyone wants a better life.

    If her daughter could also live in such a mansion, they, the old couple, would benefit as well.

    So if her niece Wang Xueru had this attitude and her daughter didn''t object, Liu Zhaoxia felt she might be able to ept it.

    "Aunt, this is not the time for this conversation; I just wanted to let you know my stance," said Wang Xueru, who brought up the matter to set the stage. She then changed the subject, "I suggest transferring Uncle to a big hospital in Jiangcheng. The medical conditions are much better there, and he would recover faster."

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    "But..."

    Liu Zhaoxia wanted to say that transferring to therge hospital in Jiangcheng would cost more, but suddenly she remembered Mr. Yang''s million yuan transfer for his daughter''s treatment.

    With that million yuan, getting treatment in Jiangcheng wouldn''t be a problem at all.

    Ah, money really is a wonderful thing!

    Liu Zhaoxia couldn''t help but silentlyment in her heart.

    "Mom, let''s listen to Xueru,"

    "I also think it''s better to go to Jiangcheng. Dad''s injury on his left leg is still very serious. If we go to Jiangcheng, he might recover better and avoid anyplications."

    Wang Bingru spoke up.

    "Alright, we''ll do as you say!"

    "I''ll go home and pack, and we''ll transfer him tomorrow."

    Being able to receive treatment in Jiangcheng was naturally better, so Liu Zhaoxia didn''t insist. The reason she hadn''t dared to consider treatment in Jiangcheng before was because of the cost, but now money seemed to no longer be an issue.

    Inside the vi at Shanshui Manor.

    Chen Haiou, who had just had afortable bath and was wrapped in a bath towel, was half-reclining on the sofa in her bedroom when her elder sister, Chen Haiyan, suddenly sent her a video call invitation.

    Chen Haiou, bursting with the urge to share, immediately lit up and epted the call.

    "Haiou, where are you? Howe it looks so luxurious?"

    As soon as the video connected, Chen Haiyan, who had originally intended to discuss serious matters, was immediately distracted by the luxurious background behind her sister.

    "At home."

    Chen Haiou, while ying with her damp hair, casually replied.

    "Home?"

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    "You moved?"

    Chen Haiyan knew her sister''s situation; she had always lived in a three-bedroom apartment of 120 square meters. That apartment was bought by her man before he started working with the sewing machines, and although it was spacious, it couldn''tpare to what she was seeing in the video now.

    "Yep, just moved here." Chen Haiou nodded.

    "How did you suddenly get the money to buy a new ce?"

    "How big is the house?" Chen Haiyan asked curiously.

    "A vi of 1,260 square meters."

    "Sister,e by when you have time and check it out."

    "How many square meters?"

    In the video, Chen Haiyan''s mouth hung open in shock, the wrinkles on her face stretched taut.

    "1,260 square meters!"

    Chen Haiou repeated with a smile. Because of her own romantic issues, she''d always been the most controversial in the family.

    In better years, people treated her with respect, but these past few years, they''d been nothing but sarcastic and mocking.

    So, Chen Haiou didn''t have much contact with rtives except for her eldest sister.

    Chen Haiou was the fourth child at home, while her elder sister Chen Haiyan was the eldest, eight years her senior. With many children in the family and parents unable to take care of them all, Chen Haiyan had practically raised Chen Haiou, amon situation among their generation.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    "Haiou, why didn''t you tell me you were living in a 10,000-square-meter mansion!"

    At that moment, arge donkey-faced man appeared in the video, with a sneaky look in his eyes.

    "Elder Sister, you didn''t tell me your husband was there when you sent the video call!"

    Chen Haiou put her phone aside and then picked up a nightgown to put on.

    She had been wrapped in a bath towel, and although no key areas were exposed, her fair shoulders and corbone still captivated Wang Decai, her brother-inw who had long coveted her.

    "He just got here." Chen Haiyan gave her man a disapproving nce.

    Wang Decai muttered disdainfully, "It''s not like she''s not wearing anything."

    "Elder Sister, what''s up? Just tell me!"

    Chen Haiou went straight to business. She would have liked to chat more with her sister if her brother-inw Wang Decai hadn''t been there.

    "It''s about Gang''s wedding."

    "The host that Gang and Feifei weren''t satisfied with. Can you help find one from your Cultural Work Troupe?"

    "Preferably someone with a bit of fame; it''s more prestigious that way!"

    Chen Haiyan''s son, Wang Xiaogang, would be having his wedding next Sunday, but they weren''t satisfied with the hosts they''d dealt with so far. Naturally, Chen Haiyan thought of her sister who worked in the Cultural Work Troupe.

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    "I''ll ask around,"

    "But the fees for the hosts from our troupe to do weddings aren''t cheap."

    Due to the Cultural Work Troupe''s decline, they generally turned a blind eye to private gigs.

    The easiest members to get private gigs were actually the hosts, as several of them had their own shows or were guests on Jiangcheng radio stations and had a certain level of fame in the Jiangcheng area.

    The most popr host charged a high appearance fee of thirty thousand, and even the one with rtively low fame seemed to charge three thousand.

    Chen Haiyan''s family could only be considered slightly better than the average working ss, but her son''s marriage had almost drained their savings, so Chen Haiou instinctively thought the hosts from the troupe were too expensive.

    "Haiou, do you look down on your elder sister''s husband?"

    "As long as you can get someone, I''ll pay the fee, money is not a problem!"

    Wang Decai always felt the need to show off in front of his charming younger sister-inw.

    This was all because he desired what he couldn''t have. Ever since his sister-inw''s husband was jailed for stepping on a sewing machine, Wang Decai had entertained thoughts about his attractive sister-inw, hinting and trying to curry favor multiple times.

    But Chen Haiou really didn''t think much of her brother-inw with a big donkey face. He was the workshop foreman at a factory, earning a decent ie, but was just a small-time official who liked to wield little power and was full of hot air.

    Chen Haiou simply couldn''t respect such a man!

    Moreover, even if Wang Decai was her type, Chen Haiou would never have an ambiguous rtionship with him. After her parents passed away, aside from her daughter, her elder sister who raised her, Chen Haiyan, was the person Chen Haiou was closest to. She cherished their sibling bond and would naturally not do anything to hurt her sister.

    "Brother-inw, you''re the one who said that."

    "Our troupe''s Xu charges a thirty-thousand appearance fee!"

    "Don''t end up with someoneing and you can''t produce the money," Chen Haiou retorted unkindly.

    "It''s just thirty thousand. What''s the big deal?" Wang Decai said defiantly, his face exuding bravado.

    However, Chen Haiyan quickly intervened, "Haiou, don''t listen to him."

    "Just find someone cheaper, we can''t afford that thirty-thousand host!"

    Chen Haiyan was practical and knew exactly what her family''s financial situation was; preparing for her son''s wedding had emptied their coffers, and they were in debt.

    Forget about a host who charged thirty thousand, even one that charged three thousand would mean gritting their teeth to afford.

    Chen Haiou nced at the video call where her elder sister''s husband, Wang Decai, had already left the frame, probably having run off after his boast.

    She scoffed contemptuously and then said, "Elder sister, leave the host to me, and you don''t have to pay for it."

    "After so many years in the Cultural Work Troupe, I still made a few friends."

    If it were before today, Chen Haiou wouldn''t dare to say such things. She knew the hosts from the troupe, but not well enough for them to host a wedding for free.

    But now the situation was different; she didn''t need to owe anyone any favors, she could just pay them the market rate, after all, she wasn''t short on money anymore.

    The two million her "son-inw little brother" transferred was still lying in her bank ount.

    Moreover, ording to him, she would receive two million every month, which meant she was now effectively a rich woman with an annual ie in the tens of millions!

    Of course, this situation still held a lot of uncertainty and depended on whether she and her daughter could sessfully "y the dragon" in the long run.

    Even if they failed, her daughter was still a little rich girl with assets close to a hundred million!

    After all, just the houses and cars were valued at around ny million, and Yang Hao had transferred five million in front of her to her daughter.

    With fixed assets plus cash, she was nearly reaching a small financial goal!

    Therefore, Chen Haiou wouldn''t feel heartache about spending a bit of money to help her elder sister.

    "Haiou, you don''t need to owe anyone any favors, just manage to find an appropriate host, we''ll pay for it ourselves."

    "Feifei''s standards are high, but she''s only getting married once, so we should at least fulfill this little wish of hers."

    Although Chen Haiyan spoke like this, her words still carried an undertone of helplessness. Her daughter-inw was quite demanding.

    "Okay, we''ll talk about the moneyter."

    "I''ll start contacting people tomorrow to see who''s avable."

    Chen Haiou had already made up her mind to handle the host matter for her elder sister.

    "By the way, elder sister, if there''s anything else you need help with for the wedding, just tell me,"

    Chen Haiou added.

    She wouldn''t have dared to make that offer before today, with limited capabilities and little money.

    But now, the situation was entirely different. Chen Haiou really had the means to help her elder sister.

    "Haiou, if you''re really so capable, why don''t you get us a Rolls-Royce as the wedding car!"

    At this moment, Wang Decai reappeared in the video.

    His son, Wang Xiaogang''s wedding lead car was a Porsche 911, which his daughter-inw was quite unhappy about. They had even argued once, saying that her friends'' weddings all had Rolls-Royces as their lead cars.

    But Wang Xiaogang''s wedding date was right in the middle of the May Day holiday, a peak time for weddings, and renting a Rolls-Royce for the wedding lead car was about five thousand yuan, far too expensive. What''s more, with the wedding date fast approaching, it would be difficult to find one at thest minute.

    Of course, the most important reason was that Chen Haiyan was truly reluctant to spend that kind of money, already in debt, and there was really no need for such extravagance.

    In her view, the Porsche sports car was already quite ssy.

    Hearing what her brother-inw Wang Decai said, Chen Haiou couldn''t help butugh. It was like he had hit the back of his hand.

    "Haiou, don''t listen to your brother-inw''s nonsense!"

    "What Rolls-Royce, we''re not striving for that kind of esteem. We''re not that rich a family to begin with!"

    Before Chen Haiou could speak, her elder sister, Chen Haiyan, hastened to interject.

    "Haiou said herself, speak up if you need help, I''m just treating her like family!"

    Wang Decai said assertively, then turned to Chen Haiou in the video, "Haiou, if you can get us a Rolls-Royce, your elder sister''s husband will kowtow to you!"

    "It''s a deal!"

    "You better not go back on your word then!"

    Chen Haiou''s willingness to lend a hand had nothing to do with Wang Decai, but was entirely for the sake of her elder sister.

    And, if she could help her elder sister while also having an opportunity to put her brother-inw in his ce, that was the best oue.

    "A man''s word is his bond, a promise that cannot be taken back by carriages of horses!"

    "I definitely keep my word!" Wang Decai immediately affirmed.

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    "Okay, then it''s settled!"

    ```

    Chen Haiou cast a disdainful nce at Wang Decai in the video before turning to Chen Haiyan and said, "Elder sister, if you need any help, just tell me. Don''t be polite."

    "I''ll get back to you about the host tomorrow!"

    "Alright."

    Chen Haiyan nodded, "The best would be a good fit, but it''s fine if there isn''t one."

    "You shouldn''t take your elder sister''s husband seriously. He''s just talking nonsense after a few drinks!"

    "Haiou, let''s leave it at that for now. You should get some rest early."

    After finishing, Chen Haiyan hung up the call.

    Wang Decai at her sidemented with a twisted mouth, "She''s hooking up with some man again, isn''t she? Acting all high and mighty!"

    "A Rolls-Royce, she thinks they''re cabbages or what!"

    "Haiou is just trying to help us, out of kindness. Stop making sarcasticments!"

    Chen Haiyan could probably guess what the man was thinking: sour grapes because he can''t have it.

    "Almost forty and still daydreaming, talking about living in a vi over a thousand square meters. I reckon she''s ying it downˇŞat least ten thousand square meters!"

    Some men are like that, they disparage a woman they can''t have, calling her flirty, indecent, and so on.

    That was exactly Wang Decai''s current state.

    "Enough, what''s the use of saying all this? Better think about the wedding!"

    "We can''t count on Haiou for everything about the host either. We''ll look for someone else tomorrow!"

    Chen Haiyan gave him a look but was silently criticizing in her heart: dreaming of a harem while making a mere ten or twenty thousand a month!

    "Your sister has always been unreliable, and now I can''t even speak my mind!"

    Wang Decai didn''t admit defeat verbally, but his mind was reying the image of his sister-inw wrapped in a towel.

    Yes, her figure was indeed great!

    Much better than his own wife''s.

    The next day.

    Yang Hao woke up in the presidential suite at Shangri-La.

    Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, had gone to bed early the night before and was already awake. She was staring at her Uncle Yang with her hand propping her cheek. She had read some posts online saying that old men are not capable, but her Uncle Yang was really impressive.

    Moreover, if you look closely, you''ll see that her Uncle Yang has great skin and doesn''t look thirty-five at all.

    "Uncle Yang, you''re awake."

    Little White Flower smiled and nestled into Yang Hao''s broad chest, resting her head upon it.

    "Yeah, did you sleep well?"n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Yang Hao patted her smooth back.

    "With Uncle Yang by my side, I slept really well, felt so secure!"

    Chen Ruohan chirped cheerfully.

    "That''s good."

    Yang Hao stretched, he too had slept well, waking up feeling extremely energetic.

    But once his energy was restored, there would naturally be certain morning reactions.

    Little White Flower was half lying on her Uncle Yang and quickly noticed something getting bigger.

    "Uncle Yang, you''re naughty."

    Yang Hao smiled and gently massaged Little White Flower''s cogen-filled cheeks, "Try moving on your own, some knowledge requires practice."

    "Oh..."

    "I''ll go practice what Uncle Yang taught mest night."

    Little White Flower stuck out her little tongue and then burrowed under the covers.

    After the morning exercise.

    Yang Hao had the butler arrange for a hearty breakfast to be delivered.

    "Uncle Yang, I''m having some difficulty walking, I might beughed at if I go back to school today. Later, I''d like to rest at the house you gave me for a day."

    During breakfast, Little White Flower pouted her small mouth and said intively.

    "Okay, I''ll take you there."

    Yang Hao nodded understandingly. It was Little White Flower''s first time yesterday, and she had just met Mr. Yang, who had the endowment of 419 and the vajra''s indomitibility.

    Moreover, her wear level had gone from 0 to 3! The poor kid.

    "Heehee, Uncle Yang is so nice."

    "Mua~"

    Little White Flower pecked happily on Yang Hao''s cheek, her difficulty in walking was real, but so was her desire to thoroughly check out her big vi.

    A vi of over a thousand square meters. Little White Flower didn''t get a chance to look closely yesterday, but she nned to take a good look today.

    At this moment, Yang Hao thought about the NPC''s initial task.

    Often, the rewards for the initial task are the highest.

    NPC No.7 Initial Task:[Little White Flower''s Sense of Security]

    Due to family circumstances and upbringing, NPC No.7 has a severeck of security and often feels inferior in front of friends and family.

    Please find an opportunity to confer a title on NPC No.7 in front of her friends and family to provide her with ample security!

    Reward 1: Title[Spiritual Consoler]

    Reward 2: Passive Skill[Nine Hundred Million Girls'' Dream]

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    After seeing the task reward, Yang Hao was a bit dumbfounded.

    What the heck is a Spiritual Consoler??

    And what on earth is the passive skill "Nine Hundred Million Girls'' Dream"??

    Fortunately, the System came with annotations.

    (Note 1: Spiritual Consoler, when interacting deeply with the opposite sex, automaticallyes with aforting effect on the mind, boostingfort levels three to five times!)

    Yang Hao had thought that Spiritual Consoler was some kind of upation, but it turned out to be so frivolous.

    In the end, it''s just a buff that can enhance the pleasant feeling three to five times!

    With such a buff, women would be even more devoted to him!!

    Considering Yang Hao''s current assets, although he still isn''t one of the top tycoons in the country, there''s no doubt he''s the most capable among the wealthy.

    Yang Hao felt he could even start earning money with his body now, with so many buffs stacking together, it was a case of "only those who use them know how good they are, those who''ve used them all say they''re impressive!"

    (Note 2: This passive skill activates when encountering high-quality girls, increasing the host''s charm by 100%!)

    Uh, this passive skill is so familiar.

    It has a kind of ingenuity that''s different yet simr to that previous "Cao Thief''s buff."

    The only difference is that the previous one targeted high-quality married women, while this "Nine Hundred Million Girls'' Dream" targets young girls.

    In other words, after acquiring this passive skill, Yang Hao could attract everyone from young girls to married women!

    Indeed, the System doesn''t want to give me a day''s rest with the Indestructible Kidney!

    Well, isn''t life just about the daily meals!

    A little hard work is okay!

    I''ll have Fat Peng write a book called "The Tycoon''s Indestructible Kidney"ter!

    It might actually do well.

    Noon.

    Yang Hao, with Little White Flower, left the hotel and drove towards Shanshui Manor.

    Because of the excitementst night, Chen Haiou woke upte after ten o''clock. When Yang Hao returned to the vi with Chen Ruohan, she was wearing a sling nightgown for breakfast. Since there was nobody else at home, the design of the nightgown was quite revealing. The deep V neckline entuated her assets considerably.

    Moreover, since she was naked under the nightgown, her protrusions were faintly visible.

    "Yang, Ruohan, you''re back."

    "I just woke up..."

    Chen Haiou greeted them openly and then fiddled with her loose hair on her shoulders.

    This Ou could be described in four words: charming and alluring.

    Women of her age are like ripe peaches: juicy, fleshy, and scrumptious.

    Of course, that''s assuming proper care and maintenance.

    Otherwise, it''s like encountering a rotten peach.

    "Yang, have you and Ruohan eaten?"

    "If not, let''s eat together."

    Chen Haiou asked politely.

    "We''ve eaten already."

    Yang Hao waved his hand lightly but still pulled up a chair and sat down opposite Chen Haiou, enjoying the view as he asked, "Ou, do you have many rtives?"

    Yang Hao decided toplete Little White Flower''s initial task first, which was simple yet the benefits were quite substantial.

    Both the super buff and the passive skill were very practical!

    "Quite a few rtives indeed. There are five sisters in my family; I''m the fourth, and Ruohan has two uncles and two aunts..."

    Chen Haiou didn''t know why Yang Hao was asking, but she still replied truthfully.

    "I see."

    "Let''s invite everyone to our house for a meal sometime, consider it a housewarming party!"

    "Sure!"

    Chen Haiou nodded with pleasure, and at her side, Little White Flower Chen Ruohan also showed an excited smile.

    Both mother and daughter thought that Yang Hao would handle their rtionship discreetly and might not even let their rtives know about his existence. But now Yang Hao was taking the initiative to invite the rtives over for a meal, which surprised both of them greatly.

    "By the way, Yang, my eldest sister''s son is getting married next Sunday. If you want to meet Ruohan''s rtives, you could attend the wedding."

    Chen Haiou added.

    "Sure!"

    Yang Hao nodded his head, which would allow him toplete the task at hand.

    While they were talking, Chen Haiou''s phone suddenly rang.

    "I''ll take this call."

    Chen Haiou didn''t avoid Yang Hao and simply answered the call.

    The call was from Xu Bingbing, the host from the cultural work troupe. Chen Haiou had called her earlier, but she didn''t pick up, and now Xu Bingbing was returning the call.

    Once connected, Chen Haiou mentioned hosting the wedding, but Xu Bingbing was fully booked for May Day, and she had no time avable.

    This was quite normal as May Day is a peak time for weddings. After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Haiou hung up the phone.

    "Looking for a wedding host?"

    After Chen Haiou ended the call, Yang Hao casually asked.

    "Yeah, my sister-inw is quite picky. They weren''t satisfied with the previous host, andst night my eldest sister asked me to check if our hosts have any avability."

    Chen Haiou sighed, "May Day is a peak wedding period. The hosts are all very busy."

    "Leave it to me."

    Yang Hao decided to lend a hand to Ou, brushing up the goodwill andying the groundwork for the future.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    "Uh, this..."

    "Isn''t that too much trouble for you?"

    Chen Haiou only knew Yang Hao was the president of some group; she did not know he was the boss of Tianmei Media.

    "Mom, Mr. Yang is the boss of Tianmei Media!"

    "Tianmei Media has many contracted hosts."

    Little White Flower Chen Ruohan introduced proudly to her mother.

    "Huh?"

    "Yang, you''re actually the boss of Tianmei Media!!"

    Although Chen Haiou was a cultural work troupe singer and partly in the entertainment circle, she was quite aware of certain entertainmentpanies.

    And Tianmei Media was not only a top entertainmentpany in the country but also thergest in Jiangcheng.

    It had significant influence in the field of film production and television programming.

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    Yang Hao simply nodded and did not say much. He took out his phone and called Feng Chong, "Director Feng, who in thepany has experience with hosting wedding ceremonies?"

    "A lot, huh? Send me a list!"

    "Okay, sure."

    After a brief conversation, Yang Hao hung up the phone.

    Shortly after, Feng Chong sent over a list to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao then forwarded the list to Chen Haiou, "Let your nephew pick one."

    "Whichever he likes, let''s have that person do it!"

    "Yang, I really can''t thank you enough!!"

    Chen Haiou first expressed her thanks, then she lowered her head to look at the list.

    However, even with mental preparation, when she saw the names on the list, her pupils couldn''t help but dte uncontrobly.

    Not only did the list include hosts, but it also featured many well-known film and television actors.

    Because Yang Hao had asked Feng Chong about who was good at hosting weddings, and many film and television actors actually had experience in hosting weddings; after all, delivering lines and expressive ability arepulsory for actors, and actors frequently have opportunities to act as hosts.

    Therefore, the list included some big names from the film and television industry.

    For example: Chen Bin, He Zhongwei, Mai Qiaoqiao, Xiong Xiaoyan...

    "Yang, are all these people really avable?"

    The more Chen Haiou looked, the more astounded she became, and she couldn''t help but look up at Yang Hao.

    "Of course, they are all artists from Tianmei."

    Yang Hao nodded lightly; he could not make decisions for artists from otherpanies, but he had the final say over the artists from Tianmei Media as its owner.

    Moreover, the artists'' schedules sent by Feng Chong had been checked; taking a few hours off to host a wedding ceremony was no problem.

    "Okay, then I''ll discuss it with the elder sister and the others first!"

    After all, Chen Haiou was just helping out.

    "Sure, just send me a WeChat message once you decide on someone!"

    Yang Hao didn''t stay any longer after getting matters rted to the task settled, and he greeted the mother and daughter before leaving Shanshui Manor.

    Once Yang Hao had left, Chen Ruohan couldn''t wait to go around the vi; the master bedroom on the third floor connected to a terrace with a broad view, which Little White Flower particrly liked. She had already nned on putting some flowers, nts, swings, and lounge chairs on the terrace.

    "Ruohan, your decision this time is very wise!"

    "However, with Yang''s status, he won''t becking women around him, so you still need to have a sense of crisis."

    Chen Haiou, following behind her daughter, advised.

    "I am aware of it," Chen Ruohan nodded, "Men like Uncle Yang are indeed very popr with women."

    "That''s why you must work hard to improve yourself, to be an irreceable existence, and never be arrogant because of favoritism!" Chen Haiou said solemnly again.

    She was always afraid that her daughter was too young to grasp the opportunity; as someone who had been through it all, she naturally understood how rare it was to meet a man like Yang Hao.

    Not to mention that they can''t usuallye into contact with billionaires of this level, even if they do, such billionaires are mostly just ying around and seldom invest so much money in someone.

    And Yang Hao had invested nearly one hundred million in her daughter, which showed he really liked her. In this situation, the most taboo thing would be to be arrogant due to favoritism.

    Men prefer sensible and obedient women; asional rebellion can be considered charming, but if you''re always rebellious, someone of Yang Hao''s level will mostlyck the patience to coax you, especially since there are too many women he can choose from.

    "Mom, I understand!"

    The upbringing of Little White Flower Chen Ruohan undoubtedly made her more mature and sensible than girls her age; she understood what her mother meant, and had grasped this principle even before her mother spoke.

    "Good, as long as you understand."

    "I''m going to your great aunt''s ce, are youing with me?"

    "No, I''ll just rest at home for the afternoon." Chen Ruohan shook her head, as she was still very ufortable walking.

    "Then rest well, I''ll go on my own."

    Chen Haiou naturally noticed the abnormality in her daughter''s gait, but she, as someone who had experienced it before, knew that such difort would subside after a day or two of rest.

    However, she was a bit curious whether someone of Yang Hao''s age still had such stamina??

    Logically, that shouldn''t have happened!

    Wrapping up the battle within ten minutes is the norm.

    You''ll know when you get the chance to try it yourself!

    Chen Haiou drove away from Shanshui Manor.

    Half an hourter, he arrived at the processing factoryplex where his elder sister lived, parked the car downstairs, and made his way up to her apartment with familiarity.

    At this time, his elder sister Chen Haiyan''s home was bustling with activity. In addition to the elder sister and her husband, their nephew Wang Xiaogang and his fianc¨¦e Zheng Feifei were also there.

    Apart from the four of them, there were two young strangers whom Chen Haiou didn''t recognize.

    "Haiou, how did it go on your end?"

    "Does the host from the Cultural Work Troupe have a slot open?"

    As soon as Chen Haiou entered, Chen Haiyan couldn''t wait to ask.

    The attentions of everyone else in the room also fell on Chen Haiou because they were in the midst of discussing the choice of host!

    "The timing is too tight, none of the hosts from the Cultural Work Troupe have any slots avable!"

    Chen Haiou shook his head slightly.

    "Haiou, you said yesterday that you had this covered!"

    "I knew we couldn''t count on it!"

    Wang Decai curled his lip and taunted.

    "Elder sister''s husband, didn''t you say that as long as I could get someone, you would pay whatever it costs?"

    Chen Haiou gave Wang Decai a cold look and retorted.

    "Yes, I did say that."

    "But the key is you have to get someone!" Wang Decai shrugged, adopting an attitude of ''I''m not short on money as long as you can bring someone in''.

    "Enough, the two of you stop arguing!"

    Chen Haiyan waved her hand to stop them, saying, "Let''s just choose from the two hosts we already have."

    "Feifei, which one do you like?"

    While speaking, Chen Haiyan pointed to two photos on a tablet.

    The young man holding the tablet was from the wedding nningpany, and he immediately started pitching to Zheng Feifei: "Miss Zheng, this Mr. Dazhi is very experienced. You''ve also seen the clips of him hosting weddings, funny and humorous yetposed. Why not just go with him? If we wait any longer, he might not have any slots left."

    The one he rmended, Mr. Dazhi, charged two thousand five hundred for hosting a wedding, which actually exceeded Wang Decai and Chen Haiyan''s budget.

    For the wedding host, their initial budget was a thousand, and now it had more than doubled.

    So, Chen Haiyan was more inclined towards the other cheaper option, but ultimately it was up to Zheng Feifei, the future daughter-inw, to decide.

    "Feifei, I think this Mr. Dazhi is good enough." Wang Xiaogang agreed from the sidelines.

    Zheng Feifei frowned and said, "It''s not really about the money, the more expensive host isn''t necessarily better."

    "I just feel like I don''t really have a connection with either of these hosts."

    People often say that the bride is the one who truly cares about her wedding.

    There is some truth to that sentence; for the guests, it''s just about enjoying a meal and the festivities, while for the groom''s parents, it feels more likepleting a task.

    As for the groom, often being careless, he doesn''t grasp many of the details. It''s only the bride who diligently tries to perfect every detail of the wedding.

    So during wedding preparations, many people get the impression that the bride is being finicky, but that''s because she cares about the wedding the most!

    "Feifei, I have a list here. Why don''t you pick one?"

    Chen Haiou, not wanting to waste any more time, handed her phone directly to Zheng Feifei.

    Disyed on the phone at this moment was the list that Yang Hao had sent to her.

    Zheng Feifei looked at it curiously and then was stunned.

    "Auntie, are you serious??"

    Zheng Feifei looked at Chen Haiou somewhat speechlessly. The list contained well-known actors and hosts.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Forget about choosing; any one of these people hosting her wedding would be an incredibly prestigious event that she could boast about for a lifetime!

 Chapter 323 285, Ous Show-off Moment (For Monthly Votes)

    None of them understood what Zheng Feifei meant by her words, all curiously gathered around, and then shock appeared on everyone''s faces.

    Chen Bin, He Zhongwei??

    "Isn''t he a big star??"

    "Ou, what do you mean by listing so many celebrities??"

    Wang Decai didn''t follow the entertainment industry, and out of all the people on the list, he only recognized Chen Bin and He Zhongwei, two actors with extremely high national poprity.

    But isn''t this nonsense! Would big stars like theme to host my son''s wedding??

    Wang Decai rolled his eyes at Chen Haiou, thinking this woman must be out of her mind. It was one thing to show off usually, but what was she pretending for now!

    "Everyone on the list is avable to host Xiaogang''s wedding; just pick whichever one you like!"

    Chen Haiou''s statement was astonishing, leaving everyone present dumbstruck.

    "Feifei, Xiaogang, you guys pick, whichever one you like!"

    "Anyway, elder sister''s husband said he''d pay any amount as long as I can find the person."

    Chen Haiou didn''t forget to throw a jab at Wang Decai.

    "It''s not..."

    "I told you to find a wedding host, not to invite all these big stars!"

    "And besides, are these people even within your reach? If you could really get them, then I''d ept it, and even if I had to break the bank, I''d pay for it!"

    Wang Decai smirked, not believing for a second that Chen Haiou could actually bring any stars on the list.

    "Ou, stop messing around."

    "Even if those big stars were willing toe, we couldn''t afford them. I''ve heard their appearance fees are in the millions!"

    Chen Haiyan also thought this was too outrageous.

    However, Wang Xiaogang and Zheng Feifei were tempted. Young people crave face, and having these big stars host their wedding would really shoot their prestige sky-high, turning them into the envy of friends and ssmates.

    In the future, when others get married, they are bound to mention their wedding, when friends will say: Wang Xiaogang and Zheng Feifei''s wedding was hosted by so-and-so!

    "Big sis, don''t worry, you guys don''t have to pay a penny, they''ll help out as a favor!"

    "Xiaogang, Feifei, just pick whoever you like and let me know!"

    Chen Haiou reassured her elder sister Chen Haiyan with aforting word, then gestured to Wang Xiaogang and Zheng Feifei with a pout to make their choice.

    "Help out as a favor?"

    "Why on earth would these big stars help out as a favor??"

    "Chen Haiou, you must have drunk too much fake booze and aren''t sober yet!!" Wang Decai sneered, disbelieving every word Chen Haiou said.

    "Wang Decai, I''m showing you respect by calling you brother-inw!"

    "If it weren''t for big sis and Xiaogang''s sake, do you think I''d bother with this at all!!"

    "I pulled strings to invite these stars to bring prestige to your old Wang family, but whether you use them or not is up to you!"

    Chen Haiou didn''t give Wang Decai any face, snapping at him before huffing and sitting down on a nearby sofa.

    "Auntie, don''t be upset."

    "My dad is just shortsighted."

    Wang Xiaogang grinned as he moved close to Chen Haiou and asked softly, "Auntie, can I really choose anyone from that list?"

    "Do you think I would joke about something like this?"

    Chen Haiou replied casually.

    With Yang Hao, CEO of Tianmei Media, behind her, she was brimming with confidence!

    "Heh, I knew Auntie you had some serious clout!"

    "Feifei, let''s pick our favorite!!"

    Wang Xiaogang was overjoyed with the confirmation. The auntie who worked for the Cultural Work Troupe had always been shrouded in mystery, so he was willing to believe that she could indeed get these stars.

    Zheng Feifei was half-convinced, half-doubtful. She found her sudden happiness too abrupt, almost unrealistic.

    On the other hand, she hoped it was all true. She liked several of the celebrities on the list so much that even just meeting them and taking a photo would excite her for a long time, enough to brag about for quite a while.

    Wang Decai pursed his lips and kept silent, thinking to himself, just keep showing off, I want to see how you deal with this in the end!

    "Auntie, can Xiong Xiaoyan really host the wedding?"

    After looking through the list, Zheng Feifei turned to look at Chen Haiou.

    Although Xiong Xiaoyan wasn''t the biggest name on the list, she held significant influence among the younger crowd. Her on-screen image was very endearing, appealing to both male and female audiences, with female fans even outnumbering male ones.

    Of course, these fans had no idea that Xiong Xiaoyan was a star desperately seeking progress, already developed by Yang Hao into a "money cannon," a cashing machine that could make Yang about a hundred thousand a day, a hard-working and capable employee!

    "As long as they''re on the list, it''s possible."

    Chen Haiou replied with utter certainty, for the list had been given to her by Yang Hao. If he said it was possible, then there definitely wouldn''t be a problem.

    "Auntie, then we choose Xiong Xiaoyan!"

    Zheng Feifei made her decision on the spot. To her, "Bear" was nothing short of a goddess. If her wedding could be hosted by her, the event would truly be unforgettable.

    "No one knows this ''Bear'' or whatever."

    "If we have to choose, it has to be Chen Bin!!"

    Wang Decai interjected. Although he thought this whole thing was preposterous, if he had to choose a star from the list, his choice would definitely be Chen Bin, a household name who would really add prestige if he were to host the wedding!

    Zheng Feifei selectively ignored her father-inw''sment, and internally retorted: You don''t know a thing!

    I certainly don''t want an old fogey like Chen Bin!

    Chen Haiou naturally wouldn''t bother with Wang Decai; she nodded at Zheng Feifei, "Okay, then Xiong Xiaoyan it is!"

    Seeing that no one paid attention to him, Wang Decai felt somewhat angered and sullenly shrugged, "Fine, you decide, since it''s agreed upon that this is volunteering!"

    Chen Haiyan then pulled her sister aside and asked in a low voice, "Haiou, can this really work?"

    "Elder sister, just rx! I wouldn''t joke about this kind of thing!"

    Chen Haiou reassured her with a confident look and then replied to Yang Hao''s message.

    Hengdian Film and Television City.

    The set of "Blossoms Bloom and Fade".

    Having just finished shooting a scene, Xiong Xiaoyan was resting in her trailer when her agent, Sun Xiao, pulled open the door and got into the vehicle, "Bear, we need to coordinate with the crew to free up May 2nd."

    "May 2nd?"

    "I don''t think I have any engagements, do I?" Xiong Xiaoyan asked with a puzzled look.

    "No engagements, but this is a favor for the boss."

    "The boss''s rtive is getting married and needs a host. The bride is a fan of yours," Sun Xiao mentioned with a shrug.

    "The boss''s rtive?"

    The sharp-witted Xiong Xiaoyan''s eyes immediately lit up. Since reporting her workst time, she hadn''t seen the boss and was worried about missing an opportunity to get closer to him!

    And now, the opportunity was being handed to her on a silver tter!

    "Bear, you''re just lucky, I heard that Director Feng submitted the profiles of ourpany''s artists, but the bride is your hardcore fan; she likes you!" Sun Xiao added.

    "Alright then."

    "Sis Xiao, you go and coordinate with the crewter!"

    "Also, should I add the boss''s rtive on WeChat now, then connect with them in advance? It seems more sincere that way!"

    Since it was a matter concerning the boss, Xiong Xiaoyan naturally took it very seriously.

    "For the WeChat, you have to ask Mr. Yang for it."

    "I don''t have it either," Sun Xiao said, spreading her hands.

    "Okay, I''ll send a message to Mr. Yang now..."

    Xiong Xiaoyan opened Mr. Yang''s WeChat chat box. She had actually been sending Yang Hao messages frequentlytely, whether greetings or private little photos, but Yang Hao would only asionally reply with a word or two.

    Xiong Xiaoyan, a goddess in many men''s hearts, didn''t dare feel the slightest resentmentˇŞit was normal for the boss to be busy!

    However, Mr. Yang''s reply this time was surprisingly quick, so much so that Xiong Xiaoyan was a little bbergasted.

    Truly, such preferential treatment came only when doing a task for the boss.

    Xiong Xiaoyan quietly reflected in her heart.

    Meanwhile, at the Wang family.

    Not long after Chen Haiou sent her message to Yang Hao, she received a response: I''ve informed her already, Xiong Xiaoyan will add you on WeChat.

    Having received a confirmation from Yang Hao, Chen Haiou''s hanging heart could finally settle. Although she believed Yang Hao wouldn''t y a joke on her, there was always the possibility of variables before things were finalized, and she had already spoken so boldly on her side, that if things didn''t pan out, Wang Decai would definitely sneer.

    As Chen Haiou was about to reply to Yang Hao, she received a friend request.

    The nickname was [Little Bear].

    Attached message: Hello, Sister Ou, I am Xiong Xiaoyan.

    The efficiency is really high!

    Chen Haiou silently marveled for a moment, then quickly epted the friend request.

    "Aunt, how did it go?"

    Seeing Chen Haiou busy messaging, an impatient Wang Xiaogang couldn''t help but ask curiously.

    "You all actually believed it!"

    "I want to see where she''s going to conjure up a star from!!"

    Wang Decai still wore a disdainful expression, his donkey face stretched long.

    However, at that moment, Chen Haiou''s WeChat suddenly rang, indicating an iing video call.

    Chen Haiou was startled by the sudden video notification, as the caller turned out to be [Little Bear], the one she had just epted as a friend.

    She hesitated for a moment before epting the video call.

    "Hello Sister Ou, I''m Xiong Xiaoyan."

    Xiong Xiaoyan waved at the camera with a big smile, mentioning what Yang Hao had told her to call her simply as Sister Ou.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    She guessed that the rtionship between the two must be quite close; otherwise, the boss wouldn''t get involved personally.

    Therefore, Xiong Xiaoyan was very polite to Chen Haiou.

    Though Chen Haiou was used to big scenes and was excited inside, she maintained a calm exterior.

    "Sister Ou, I''m sending this video to discuss the details of the wedding. Actually, I don''t have much experience hosting weddings, but whatever requirements you have, just tell me, and I''ll try my best to amodate..."

    Xiong Xiaoyan appeared humble and friendly in the video, with an excellent attitude.

    At this point, Wang Xiaogang and Zheng Feifei were both dumbstruck; they naturally recognized Xiong Xiaoyan, and had just been wondering if this event would really happen. In the next moment, the celebrity they had only seen on TV or videos appeared in Aunt''s WeChat video.

    It just felt too dreamlike!

    While Wang Decai didn''t recognize Xiong Xiaoyan, he could tell from the conversation that the woman in Chen Haiou''s video was the star his son and future daughter-inw were keen on.

    That meant his own aunt truly managed to invite a big celebrity to host his son''s wedding!!

    The once scornful Wang Decai''s donkey face was nowpletely filled with shock!

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    "Feifei, Gang,e over!"

    Chen Haiou waved to Wang Xiaogang and Zheng Feifei, who were standing confusedly to the side.

    Hearing the call, the two of them hurried over.

    "Xiong, the ones getting married are these two."

    Chen Haiou pointed at the two who had approached and then said to Zheng Feifei, "Feifei, if you have any ideas, talk to Xiong about them."

    "Uh, I..."

    Zheng Feifei clearly wasn''t asposed as Chen Haiou; seeing Xiong Xiaoyan on the other end of the video, she was dumbfounded and so nervous that she didn''t know what to say.

    Xiong Xiaoyan, having seen many simr fans, cheerfully said, "Feifei, don''t be nervous. Just tell me any thoughts you have."

    "We''re all family here!"

    Although Xiong Xiaoyan didn''t know what rtionship these people had with Mr. Yang, since it was Mr. Yang who personally made the request, she naturally had to provide the best service possible. In front of these people, she wouldn''t dare to show any celebrity airs.

    "Xiong, as long as you cane, that''s enough. I don''t have any other requests."

    Zheng Feifei took a deep breath to steady her emotions before she managed to say this with a smile.

    After hearing her words, Chen Haiyan and Wang Decai were somewhat speechless. Before, their daughter-inw had been incredibly picky. They hadn''t nned to change the host, since it was just a formality and it didn''t really matter who hosted, but Zheng Feifei had been very dissatisfied with the original host and had strongly demanded a change.

    But now Zheng Feifei had no demands at all, which was a bit hypocritical!

    The two parties chatted for a few more sentences, but since they weren''t on the same wavelength, there wasn''t much to talk about and the atmosphere was a bit awkward. However, Xiong Xiaoyan''s attitude remained very positive throughout.

    End the video.

    Zheng Feifei let out a long breath; her palms had been sweating from nervousness.

    "Auntie, you''re too incredible! You even managed to invite the goddess Xiong!"

    "I still feel like I''m dreaming!!"

    "I just had a video call with Xiong."

    Having regained herposure, Zheng Feifei was filled with unabashed excitement.

    "Auntie''s capabilities are always amazing!"

    "I''ve said it before, we should''ve asked Auntie about this from the start."

    Wang Xiaogang with a broad smile, started to brown-nose, gratified that not only was his wife happy, but the standard of their wedding had also been elevated to an unimaginable degree.

    Xiong Xiaoyan hosting the wedding!

    This is such an honor!

    Definitely something to boast about for a lifetime!!

    "Haiou, do you know this Xiong person?"

    "You seem quite familiar with each other."

    Chen Haiyan curiously asked.

    "I''m not acquainted with her, but someone else is very close to her."

    "So, her hosting the wedding is purely a favor. She wouldn''t even ept money for it."

    Chen Haiou yed coy, not mentioning Yang Hao.

    "Haiou, you''ve really been a huge help!!"

    Chen Haiyan, clutching her sister''s hand, was grateful, thinking to herself that she hadn''t spoiled her sister for nothing.

    Over the years, other rtives had mocked Chen Haiou derisively, looking down on her both publicly and privately, except for Chen Haiyan, who felt sorry for her sister and had always taken good care of her.

    At this critical moment for her son''s wedding, her sister really came through. Although she didn''t know what connections her sister had used, getting such a big star must have involved owing a significant favor.

    At this moment, the most embarrassed ones were two employees of the wedding nningpany. Just before, they had been eagerly promoting theirpany''s cooperative host, praising him to the skies.

    And in a blink of an eye, they had invited a big star like Xiong Xiaoyan!

    The problem was, if you had such connections, why didn''t you use them earlier, why bother with them, wasn''t it just a waste of time!!

    "Miss Zheng, Mr. Wang, now that the wedding host has been decided,"

    "let''s talk about the wedding cars, shall we?"

    "Labor Day is the peak season for weddings, so the rental cost for wedding cars will be considerably higher than usual. Even so, popr models like Rolls-Royces are still in high demand and short supply. If you want a Rolls-Royce, we''ll have to source them from out of town, and the cost might be even higher."

    The employees of the weddingpany brought the conversation back to the topic of wedding cars.

    "How much would that cost?"

    Zheng Feifei asked, feeling a Rolls-Royce would have more presence. Last month, her best friend had a Rolls-Royce as the lead wedding car, which was very dominant.

    "6000!"

    The employee quoted the price.

    "That expensive!!"

    Zheng Feifei frowned.

    Chen Haiyan and Wang Decai also furrowed their brows. Renting a car for the wedding for 6000 yuan for a day was a significant pressure for them, as they were already financially stretched thin.

    "Haiou, didn''t you say yesterday that the lead car for the wedding was on you?"

    Wang Decai suddenly remembered the previous night''s video and turned to look at Chen Haiou.

    "Yes, that''s what I said."

    "But you remember what you promised, right?"

    Chen Haiou said with a meaningful smirk.

    "Uh?"N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Wang Decai tried to recall, then couldn''t help but snort, "If you really save me 6000, I wouldn''t mind kowtowing to you!"

    "Then let''s go!"

    Chen Haiou said and started walking towards the door.

    "Where to?"

    Wang Decai asked, puzzled.

    "Downstairs to see the car!"

    Chen Haiou flung back her long hair that draped over her shoulders, today she had indeed made a statement in front of her smarmy Brother-inw!

    Showing off a big win felt truly exhrating!!

    However, the two employees from the weddingpany were somewhat bemused. They nced at each other, their faces disying helpless expressions, thinking to themselves: Sister, let''s just leave it at that!

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    The host''s money can''t be made, but the car rental''s money can''t be off-limits either!!

    A group of people followed Chen Haiou downstairs, and then they saw that glittering red Rolls-Royce Cullinan under the sunshine!!

    "This is thetest model!!"

    "A red Cullinan is so rare."

    The staff from the weddingpany were knowledgeable, and they recognized at a nce that this Cullinan was thetest model, and what''s more, it was a very rare red one.

    At first nce, this car was not the kind of Rolls-Royce used for wedding services, because those used for weddings were all older models, and some were even modified from other cars.

    Otherwise, using a Rolls-Royce with such a price tag for weddings would definitely lose money!

    "Wow, a red Rolls-Royce is too cool!"

    Zheng Feifei eximed with stars in her eyes.

    "Auntie, did you drive this car here??"

    Wang Xiaogang looked on excitedly at Chen Haiou.

    "Mhm."

    Chen Haiou nodded, "If you and Feifei think it''s suitable, this car will be your wedding procession''s lead car!"

    "Definitely, that''s more than alright!!"

    Wang Xiaogang nodded repeatedly.

    "Auntie, you''re too great! I absolutely adore this car!"

    Zheng Feifei grinned from ear to ear, the red Rolls-Royce was festive and rare, making it the perfect lead car for a wedding procession with both good symbolism and an impressive disy!

    Meanwhile, Wang Decai, who had followed them downstairs, waspletely dumbfounded. He circled the brand-new Rolls-Royce several times, mumbling, "This really is a Rolls-Royce, and such a new one..."

    "Elder Sister''s Husband, I''ve honored my promise!"

    Chen Haiou nced at Wang Decai, the implication couldn''t be clearer, it was now his turn to keep his promise.

    Chen Haiou knew it was unrealistic to expect Wang Decai to kowtow to her, but still, she had to say what needed to be said, she simply had to difort him!

    Wang Decai''s face flushed, as he shamelessly said, "Who knew you''d be so sessful, Haiou!"

    "Elder Sister''s Husband, thank you!"

    As he spoke, Wang Decai gave a sped-hand salute; although he did not fulfill the promise to kowtow, he still lowered his head.

    What could he do when she had actually managed to get a Rolls-Royce!

    Chen Haiou just snorted coldly, "I''m not doing it for you!"

    Chen Haiou''s words were still only half said, she thought to herself, "If it were for you, I wouldn''t even drive a Passat."

    "Auntie, can we take a look inside the car?"

    Zheng Feifei, having circled the car twice already, asked expectantly.

    "Of course."

    Chen Haiou stylishly unlocked the car with the key fob.

    Zheng Feifei and Wang Xiaogang couldn''t wait to get in the car, and once inside, they started taking photos with their phones while marveling at its luxury.

    Just then, a middle-aged man walked out of the apartment building, stopped in his tracks to take in the extremely shy Rolls-Royce Cullinan parked at the curb, and then asked Wang Decai, "This is the lead car for Xiaogang''s wedding, right?"

    "It''s the first time I''ve seen a red Rolls-Royce, the rental must be quite expensive, huh??"

    The middle-aged man also worked in the chemical nt and was an old neighbor and colleague of Wang Decai.

    "Just a Rolls-Royce, why would it need to be rented!"

    "This is a rtive''s car, not one of those dedicated to wedding services, the kind you can''t even rent with money!!"

    Wang Decai was thick-faced enough to brag in front of Chen Haiou.

    A failure to show off in front of his sister-inw, but still needed to put on an act for his colleagues and neighbors.

    For an older man like Wang Decai, who hadn''t achieved much in his life, it came down to this:

    To live is to boast, and that''s the top priority!

    It''s fulfilling to show off in a rtively stable circle, and this bragging rights can be sustained and repeated; it can be mentioned every time over drinks or in casual conversation.

    "By the way, Uncle Zhang, make sure youe early to the wedding, and tell your daughter too.

    My son''s wedding emcee is a big star; if you get there early, you might even get the chance for a photo.

    I haven''t mentioned this to anyone else, you''re the first I''m telling. If youete and miss the photo opportunity, don''t me me!"

    Wang Decai puffed out his chest and continued to boast.

    "The emcee is a big star?"

    "Really??"

    Zhang seemed skeptical. After all the years as neighbors, everyone knew each other''s business quite well.

    Wang Decai surely couldn''t afford a big star to host his son''s wedding!

    "Could there really be anything false about it?"

    "Believe me and have your daughter go early," Wang Decai said with a smug shrug, then turned to Wang Xiaogang sitting in the car, "Gang, tell your Uncle Zhang the name of the host, so he can go back and tell Xiuxiu."

    "All the young people must know her!"

    Wang Xiaogang also wanted to show off a bit, so he immediately said, "Uncle Zhang, tell Xiuxiu the host of my wedding is Xiong Xiaoyan."

    "You can also say ''Bear'' if you like."

    Seeing the father and son duo didn''t seem to be joking, Zhang nodded, "Okay, got it."

    Jiangcheng Second Hospital.

    Wang Changsheng had already been transferred there and, through Yang Hao''s arrangements, he was staying in a private room.

    Everything was settled now, and Wang Xueru was busy arranging for Aunt Liu Zhaoxia to deliver the luggage to her ce first, and thene to the hospital.

    At that moment, Yang Hao walked in with a fruit basket.

    As his assistant''s father had been hospitalized, it was natural for him to visit.

    "Yang is here."

    "Please have a seat."

    Liu Zhaoxia greeted him politely. This Mr. Yang had not only transferred one million for medical expenses to his daughter but also arranged such a nice hospital room for her man.

    Even if he had some designs on his daughter, she had to be grateful for all the real help he provided.

    Yang Hao sat by the hospital bed and chatted with Wang Changsheng for a bit, inquiring about his condition.

    With a fracture, all one needed was a good rest. There was nothing much else to say.

    "Xueru, are you guys heading out?"

    Seeing the pile of luggage and parcels by the hospital room door, Yang Hao casually asked.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    "This luggage is what Aunt brought. I was thinking of having Aunt take it to my ce to get settled inˇ­"

    "Are you having Aunt stay at your ce?"

    "Yes."

    Wang Xueru nodded.

    "Let me arrange another ce. Your ce is too far from the hospital!"

    "Bingru,e with me to deliver the luggage, and you can also familiarize yourself with the ce," Yang Hao motioned to his assistant.

    "Ah, sure."

    Wang Bingru hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

    "Yang, it''s really no trouble. Staying at Xueru''s is quite nice."

    Liu Zhaoxia genuinely didn''t want to trouble Mr. Yang any further, knowing that too much indebtedness would be hard to repay.

    "Auntie, it''s more convenient to stay somewhere close to the hospital. Let''s listen to Yang," Wang Xueru said, probably guessing her man''s thoughts and immediately offering cover.

    Yang Hao was quite pleased with the sensible and beautiful young woman, thinking he would reward her handsomely with a few hundred million that evening.

    "Alright then, Yang, we really appreciate your help!"

    Seeing Wang Xueru say this and remembering the words of her niece from the day before, Liu Zhaoxia didn''t argue anymore.

    Yang Hao smiled, "We are all family here; no need for formalities!"

    His use of "family" was quite clever. From Wang Xueru''s standpoint, saying "family" wasn''t wrong, but Liu Zhaoxia always felt he wasn''t counting from Wang Xueru''s side...

    As for Bingru''s situation, it was best to let her decide for herself.

    Liu Zhaoxia quietly sighed.

    "Mom, I''ll go and get the luggage settled then!"

    Wang Bingru said goodbye to her mother, exchanged a meaningful nce with her sister Wang Xueru, and then picked up her parcels to follow Yang Hao out of the hospital room.

    Sitting in the passenger seat of the luxury car, assistant Wang Bingru still felt a bit nervous. It was her first time being alone with Yang Hao, and she wasn''t sure what to talk about.

    All she could do was sneak nces at Yang Hao out of the corner of her eye and realized his right hand always seemed to drift towards her unconsciously.

    Wang Bingru had oncee across a video on Kuaiyin, which mentioned that when you sit in the passenger seat of a luxury car, you should thoughtfully move your legs a bit to the left to make it easier for the driver to rest their hand there.

    Thinking of the video and Yang Hao''s actions just now, Wang Bingru''s cheeks flushed slightly, but she dutifully moved her legs to the left as the video suggested...

    After all, he had transferred one million to her; a touch on the thigh wouldn''t be too much, would it?

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    As a prospective graduate student, the young assistant Wang Bingru had a strong learning aptitude. Under Yang Hao''s guidance, she quickly became a qualified hardware engineer.

    However, her level was only beginner''s, and there was still a considerable gap between her and her sister Wang Xueru, who had diligently studied this field, so she needed to keep practicing.

    "Yang, can you take me to enroll when it''s time for graduate students to report?"

    In the elevator, the young assistant Wang Bingru asked with an expectant face.

    "Of course, I can."

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded, "I''ll not only take you to enroll, but I''ve also prepared a wee gift for you."

    "Just tell me what gift you want."

    Wang Bingru shook her head, "I don''t seem to becking anything."

    "Got a driver''s license?" asked Yang Hao.

    "Yes, I do."

    "Then I''ll give you a car, so it''ll be more convenient for you to get to and from school!"

    "By the way, this house also has an underground parking spot."

    As they spoke, the elevator reached the basement level, and Yang Hao, with his arm around the young assistant''s shoulder, walked out of the elevator area like a couple.

    But just as they arrived at the parking lot on the basement level, Wang Bingru froze, her mouth agape with a mix of embarrassment and panic written all over her face.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Because they ran into Wang Jingru.

    "Jing, Jingru..."

    At this moment, Wang Bingru felt like a mistress caught in the act by a wife.

    After all, in the eyes of the Wang family, Yang Hao was Wang Xueru''s boyfriend.

    Now, she was so obviously caught up with her "brother-inw" by her eldest sister Wang Jingru, and naturally, she felt extremely guilty.

    Wang Jingru herself didn''t expect to witness such a scene. She was returning to her residence to retrieve some work documents she had brought back after working overtimest night and forgotten to take with her this morning.

    "Director Wang, seeing you here at this time, should I consider you''re skipping work?"

    Yang Hao preempted her, speaking half-jokingly and half-seriously.

    "I worked overtime yesterday and brought the files back to my residence, then forgot to bring them this morning. I came back to get them," Wang Jingru exined, her eyes involuntarily drifting to the hand Yang Hao had on Wang Bingru''s shoulder.

    Although she had previously fantasized about Mr. Yang in her heart, that was merely a thought without any action taken.

    However, Bingru from the third uncle''s family had indeed gotten together with Mr. Yang, and she wondered if her niece, Wang Xueru, was aware of this affair.

    "Bingru''s father was hit by a car; he was transferred to a hospital here in Jiangcheng today. I''ve also arranged for them to move nearby; um, you''ll be neighbors from now on..."

    Yang Hao''s hand remained on Wang Bingru''s shoulder with no intention of removing it. He even pulled Wang Bingru slightly closer into his arms, as if he was afraid Wang Jingru wouldn''t understand their rtionship.

    Wang Bingru, held in his embrace, was still panic-stricken. Of course, this young assistant had no idea of the game Yang Hao was ying.

    This scoundrel was intent on letting Wang Jingru know that he could be with her sister, and he could also be with her sister''s sister.

    So, you needn''t feel any burden.

    We''re all family.

    What a cunning buff!!

    Please, burn even brighter!

    Jingru, Xueru, Bingru.

    Yang Hao has now had two out of three Rus.

    Well, strictly speaking, it should be one and a half!

    And Yang Hao''s idea was to collect all three Rus and summon the dragon!

    "If we''re good sisters, we should stay together for life!!"

    "Bingru, how is third uncle''s condition now?"

    The family chat group had already mentioned that third uncle was hit while riding his electric bike, and that he had been transferred to a hospital in Jiangcheng. Wang Jingru had also nned to visit him after work.

    "My dad''s in pretty good spirits, it''s just a fracture, he needs a long time to recuperate!"

    Wang Bingru responded with her head lowered, not daring to look directly into her older sister''s eyes.

    "That''s good, I''ll go over after I finish work."

    Wang Jingru nodded her head and without saying much more, she walked straight into the elevator.

    After hearing the elevator doors close, Wang Bingru let out a long sigh, feeling her whole body go weak.

    "Feeling nervous?"

    Yang Hao asked the young assistant with a smile.

    "Does Jingru sister also live here?"

    Wang Bingru naturally assumed that the big sister living here must be in a close rtionship with her Brother Yang, hence her remark.

    "Jingru''s situation is different from yours."

    Yang Hao, aware of what the assistant was thinking in her head, exined, "Jingru got divorced and returned to Jiangcheng with nowhere to live, and now she works at Tianmei Media, effectively my employee, so I provided her with a ce to stay."

    "Oh, I see."

    Wang Bingru nodded her head, saying with a mournful look, "But with Jingru sister bumping into us like this, I don''t know what she''ll think of me!"

    "Who cares what she thinks, no need for internal strife!"

    Yang Hao said with augh, then took the young assistant by the hand and led her to the car.

    After sending Wang Bingru back to the inpatient department, Yang Hao didn''t leave right away but instead went to the outpatient building and casually registered for an appointment with his own Doctor Guan, nning to give her a surprise.

    After all, it had been almost a week since Yang Haost saw Doctor Guan, and he missed her quite a bit, this knowledgeable and big-hearted young doctor.

    When Yang Hao arrived at Doctor Guan Mengmeng''s clinic door, he saw that there were still a few patients in line, and he immediately sat down on the long bench outside the clinic.

    "Big bro, are you here to see the pretty doctor too?"

    As soon as Yang Hao sat down, a young man in his mid-twenties started a conversation with a friendlyugh.

    After hearing what he had to say, Yang Hao was momentarily stunned and then looked the young man up and down. The guy looked perfectly healthy, not like someone who was sick.

    Putting together his words, Yang Hao realized what this guy meant; he had made an appointment with Doctor Guan Mengmeng specifically to see her.

    "Sorry, bro. Looks like you''re really here for a consultation!"

    Seeing the confused expression on Yang Hao''s face, the young man chuckled and added anotherment.

    "So, you''re not here for a consultation?"

    Yang Hao asked curiously.

    "Not just me, there are two other guys ahead who did the same. Everyone saw Doctor Guan on Kuaiyin and then registered toe see the beauty!"

    "Doctor Guan is really pretty, she''s even more beautiful in person than in her videos. If I had such a pretty doctor treating me, I wouldn''t mind staying in the hospital for a month!" the young man eximed.

    Yang Hao just shook his head slightly; beauties are always on someone''s mind, no matter the profession!

    If he hadn''te today, Yang Hao wouldn''t have known that Doctor Guan was already on the radar of such a group of wolves!

    "Is that Doctor Guan really that pretty?"

    Yang Hao decided to tease the young man who came all the way for his Mengbao.

    "Of course she''s pretty."

    "You''ll see in a bit, just don''t go bug-eyed!" the young man said earnestly.

    Yang Hao, propping his chin with one hand, said, "I think I''m quite handsome myself. When I went to other hospitals, there were female doctors who fell for me at first sight."

    "Right, he even kissed me on the spot."

    "Do you think Doctor Guan will also give me a kiss?"

    "Uh??"

    The young man looked at Yang Hao as if he were looking at a fool and then, somewhat speechlessly, curled his lips, "Bro, what kind of daydream are you having!!"

    "The brother who came out before said that Doctor Guan won''t even give out her WeChat, and you expect her to kiss you??"

    "I think you''re really not well!"

    Yang Haoughed and shrugged his shoulders, "Who can say for sure with these things!"

    "Maybe Doctor Guan just likes my style!!"

    "Enough, bro, stop talking big!"

    "I suggest you see a psychiatrist!"

    The corners of the young man''s mouth were almost pulled up to his ears.

    Yang Hao smiled without a word and momentster, Doctor Guan Mengmeng dismissed the few ill-intentioned men who were ahead.

    "Little bro, watch carefully."

    "I''ll only demonstrate this once!!"

    As Yang Hao walked into the clinic, he said to the young man.

    "Demonstrate what?"

    The young man was utterly confused.

    But Yang Hao didn''t answer him anymore and went straight into the clinic, with the young man following his steps closely behind.

    "What''s the trouble??"

    The somewhat weary Doctor Guan asked without lifting her head.

    "My eyes are ufortable," Yang Hao replied.

    "Then you should see an ophthalmologist!"

    Doctor Guan Mengmeng replied subconsciously, but she felt the voice was somewhat familiar.

    To be precise, it wasn''t just familiar; it was the voice that haunted her dreams, and she suddenly lifted her head to find that the man standing at her desk was indeed the man who had appeared in her dreams several times.

    Doctor Guan''s eyes immediately curved into small crescents as she asked with a smile, "What''s wrong with your eyes?"

    Yang Hao took a step forward, put his hands on the desk, leaned in very close to Guan Mengmeng, and pointing to his eyes, said, "There''s always a beauty in my eyes, don''t believe me? Take a look!"

    Yang Hao had always given Guan Mengmeng the impression of being a temperate and domineering CEO, but now he was using the kind of cheesy pick-up lines favored by the younger crowd.

    However, girls still fall for this kind of thing, of course, provided that it''s said by the guy she likes.

    If it were just some clingy guy or someone she disliked, it would only make her detest them more.

    Feeling very pleased, Doctor Guanpletely ignored the young man following behind Yang Hao, she directly stretched out her fair arm, hooked Yang Hao''s neck, and then smacked her lips onto his with a kiss!!

    What the hell!!

    Thisˇ­

    The young man trailing behind Yang Hao was dumbstruck, his mouth hanging open wide enough to stuff in a fist.

    When Yang Hao mentioned earlier that Doctor Guan might kiss him, the young man thought the elder was just delusional.

    But now she had actually kissed him!!

    Damn it!

    So Doctor Guan likes this kind of crappy cheesy line!!

    I can do that too!

    And I can do a lot more!!

    If only I had known, I would have spoken to Doctor Guan first!!

    The young man raged silently in his mind, filled with regret.

    But hey, aren''t you two being a bit much? There''s another person here!

    Seeing that the two had not separated for a long time, the young man couldn''t help but mutter again!

    Doctor Guan Mengmeng, however, hadn''t noticed the presence of this invisible young man at all; seeing the return of the man who upied her heart, she was genuinely thrilled, and the kiss was unusually passionate,pletely oblivious to anyone else around.

    After a while, the two finally separated, and Guan Mengmeng''s face was flushed red, her chest heaving under her loose work clothes.

    Only then did she notice there was a third person in the clinic, and her cheeks turned even redder.

    She cleared her throat and then turned to the young man, "What about you?"

    "What''s ufortable??"

    "Um, Iˇ­"

    Hearing her inquiry, the young man, still immersed in shock, snapped back to reality, hesitated a moment, and replied, "My eyes are ufortable!"

    "Go to the fifth floor to see the ophthalmologist!"

    Doctor Guan Mengmeng replied with an expressionless face, while internally she was silently ranting: Can youpare with my Mr. Yang!

    What nonsense!

    "Ah??"

    The young man was taken aback.

    He recalled the conversation between Yang Hao and Guan Mengmeng.

    That''s not right.

    ording to the script, Doctor Guan should ask him "What''s wrong with your eyes."

    Then he would lean in and say, "There''s always a beauty in my eyes."

    After that, Doctor Guan would be moved by his awkward flirtation and proactively give him a kiss!!

    But what was this about going to the fifth floor to see the ophthalmologist?

    Why did the script change with me??

    "Doctor Guan, my eyes are ufortable!"

    The young man repeated himself, trying to steer the derailed script back on track.

    "I already told you to go to the fifth floor to see the ophthalmologist; I can''t treat eyes here!!"

    Doctor Guan Mengmeng pouted and then gave a coquettish nce at Yang Hao beside her.

    She thought: I''m following your lead!

    "Buddy, better hurry, or they''ll be off duty soon!!"

    Yang Hao turned around and patted the young man''s shoulder.

    "Oh."

    The young man numbly agreed, took another look at Doctor Guan Mengmeng, who had no intention of acknowledging him further.

    Since he had already dered his eyes were ufortable, he didn''t have the nerve to stick around any longer, and he turned to leave disappointed.

    "Buddy, close the clinic door!"

    As he walked to the door, he heard the elder''s voice from behind.

    The young man instinctively followed the directive and closed the door, then heard the sound of the clinic door being locked.

    What the hell, why lock the door?

    Don''t tell me there''s more toe??

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    "Is the power of such cheesy pick-up lines really that great??"

    The young man stood outside the consultation room for quite some time, unable to move his feet, as he tried to listen for the kind of voices he had imagined inside.

    But after waiting for a while, he heard nothing!

    Inside the consultation room.

    Yang Hao sat in the chair usually upied by Meng, while Doctor Guan crouched under the table, personally reducing the swelling of the patient''s suddenly swollen area...

    The pH value of saliva is typically between 6.6 and 7.1, usually slightly acidic, and has a somewhat disinfecting and de-swelling effect.

    The dedicated Doctor Guan, in order to treat her patient Yang Hao, was actively secreting saliva and using her agile tongue to evenly apply it to the swollen object.

    A doctor''s benevolence knows no boundaries, all-epassing love!

    As the patient, Yang Hao decided to write a letter ofmendation for Doctor Guan!

    Yes, this service was indeed very attentive.

    And to reciprocate the dedication of Doctor Guan, Yang Hao generously rewarded her with several hundred million!

    After the consultation ended, it was time for Guan Mengmeng to finish work, and both of them went to a nearby barbecue restaurant for a meal. After that, the enthusiastic Doctor Guan took Yang Hao back to her ce for continued treatment.

    The prescription for today was: three times a day.

    Room 1206.

    After work, Wang Jingru brought some fruit to visit her Third Uncle Wang Changsheng. At the moment, the room held only Wang Changsheng lying in bed, Liu Zhaoxia, and Wang Xueru.

    Wang Bingru had been sent by her mother to buy daily necessities since the family was going to live in Jiangcheng for a long time and had just gotten a new house, naturally needing to purchase some household items.

    "Xueru, could you walk me out?"

    After briefly chatting with her third uncle and his wife, Wang Jingru prepared to leave.

    Having lived in Capital City for many years, she didn''t have much contact with them and had nothing much to talk about, visiting them was just a matter of courtesy.

    Seeing her sister asking specifically for her to apany her, Wang Xueru knew there must be something urgent and immediately followed her sister out of the room.

    "Did Mr. Yang arrange the amodation for Third Uncle''s family?"

    As they walked toward the elevator, Wang Jingru asked.

    "Yes, why?"

    "Mr. Yang has ced them in the same neighborhood as my residence. Today, in the underground parking, I ran into Mr. Yang and Bingru. They seemed to be quite intimate."

    Wang Jingru said, looking into her sister''s eyes, wanting to gauge her reaction to this news.

    "Bingru is Yang''s assistant, so it''s normal for them to be a bit close."

    Wang Xueru said nonchntly.

    "Xueru, you might be missing my point?"

    "What I mean by intimate is that kind of intimate, to put it bluntly, Mr. Yang came with his arm around Bingru!"

    Wang Jingruid it all out.

    "Oh."

    To her surprise, her sister merely responded with a light oh, as if she had already known about their special rtionship.

    "Bingru stole your boyfriend, and you don''t mind?" Wang Jingru said with a frown.

    "Actually, I persuaded Bingru to do that."

    "What??"

    This answerpletely baffled Wang Jingru: "You had your own sister seduce your boyfriend??"

    Wang Xueru sighed softly, "Sis, you''ve seen what Yang''s like. Do you think a divorced woman with a child like me could really keep him?"

    "But Bingru is young, beautiful, and highly educated, she''s superior to me in every aspect..."

    "Anyway, I''m a divorced woman who doesn''t care about these things and has no intention of remarrying. Since someone else is bound to be by Yang''s side, it might as well be my own sister."

    As she said this, Wang Xueru gave her sister a meaningful look.

    Wang Jingru felt somewhat guilty under her gaze, considering she was also "her own sister," and closer than Wang Bingru.

    And after understanding her sister''s perspective, she felt a strange tinge of pleasure in her heart.

    Her sister knew how to share.

    Keep the benefits within the family!

    Ugh, what am I thinking!!

    "Since you already know, let''s pretend I never mentioned it."

    Wang Jingru waved it off and walked straight into the elevator.

    "Sis, you could too..."

    The elevator doors closed just as Wang Xueru whispered thatst remark.

    Already inside the elevator, Wang Jingru''s body trembled slightly; she pretended to be calm and didn''t respond, releasing a long sigh of relief only after the doors had closed.

    Strangely enough, every time she saw Mr. Yang, there was an inexplicable flutter in her heart as if an invisible force was pushing her into his arms.

    She had just divorced and had no desire to start a new rtionship.

    Perhaps it wasn''t about feelings at all but the most primal urge within!

    Star Cloud Bay.

    By the time Yang Hao returned home, it was already past nine in the evening. Xixi, who had just finished her nightly routine, was about to go back to her room when she saw her dad arrive and immediately pounced on him.

    Lately, Yang Hao had been out and about, leaving Xixi often missing her dad.

    Yang Hao enveloped Xixi in his embrace and nted two kisses on her chubby cheeks. He felt somewhat guilty for spending less time with his daughter recently.

    "Dad, can I sleep with you tonight?"

    Xixi gazed up at her dad with big hopeful eyes.

    "Of course!"

    Unable to bear denying her, Yang Hao promptly agreed.

    "Dad, let Mrs. Qiqi sleep with us too!"

    "And then I''ll sleep between the two of you."

    Xixi made another request.

    "Uh?"

    "Is this... okay?"

    Yang Hao was startled for a moment, subconsciously ncing at the nanny, Jiang Yuqi, next to him.

    "Daddy, you and Mrs. Qiqi can sleep together, so why can''t we add me?"

    As Yang Hao was stunned, Xixi pouted and continued.

    "Uh?"

    Now, both Yang Hao and the nanny, Jiang Yuqi, were taken aback.

    "Xixi, when did you see me and Mrs. Qiqi sleeping together?"

    Yang Hao asked, curious.

    "Just a few days ago!"

    "I woke up from a nightmare and went looking for Mrs. Qiqi, but she wasn''t in her room. I then went looking for Daddy, and I saw Mrs. Qiqi in Daddy''s room..."

    The little girl earnestly described her experience from a few days before.

    After listening, the nanny, Jiang Yuqi, blushed with embarrassment. Ever since her rtionship with her boss had taken a substantial turn, she would always sneak into her boss''s room in the middle of the night.

    Because sleeping with her boss felt sofortable!

    The nanny enjoyed it each time and had even be a bit infatuated with the feeling!

    "Alright, we''ll all sleep together tonight!"

    Since the conversation had reached this point, Yang Hao had no good reason to say anything else; the truth was already out in the open.

    After washing up.

    The "family of three" neatlyy in Yang Hao''s big bed.

    Xixi seemed to have been looking forward to this day for a long time and was unusually excited. Normally asleep by 10 PM, she tossed and turned until half-past 10 before she fell asleep.

    The little girl slept between Yang Hao and Jiang Yuqi, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned as if she was having a sweet dream.

    "Xixi, you''re really so cute!"

    "Mr. Yang, I want to have a daughter for you too."

    The nanny gazed at Yang Hao with seductive, doe-like eyes, speaking in a delicate tone.

    Normally she would call Yang Hao "Boss" or "Yang," only in special circumstances would she switch to calling him "Mr. Yang."

    And during intense moments, she might even call out "Daddy" a few times.

    So "Mr. Yang" was a term with a special meaning between the two, acting like a switch for certain activities.

    Yang Hao reached out his arm, gently pinching the nanny''s smooth cheek, "Xixi is still here, what are you thinking about!"

    "Uh, I''m not thinking about anything!"

    The nanny shook her head, her face flushed.

    "If you''re not thinking about anything, then get some sleep, all right!"

    "Oh."

    The nanny murmured in agreement, obviously reluctant. Her boss hadn''t been home for a few days, and now that he had finally returned, how could she miss out on Mrs. Jiang''s lessons?

    Thinking of skipping ss?

    That''s going too far!

    Good students never skip ss!

    Of course, sometimes whether students skip ss can also depend on the teacher''s appeal.

    If the teacher''s lessons are engaging and interesting, then naturally, students won''t skip ss; on the other hand, if the teacher''s lessons are dull and boring, it''s understandable for students to skip ss!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    But Jiang Yuqi considered her lessons to be quite interesting, and whenever she had time recently, she would earnestly prepare and learn teaching techniques from other teachers online.

    So, the nanny was quite aggrieved!

    She silently returned to her room to change into pajamas.

    Aftering back, she quietlyy down next to Xixi without saying a word.

    Yang Hao had only been teasing the nanny just now; he didn''t expect that she would go back and change into a different "skin."

    And the lethality of this "skin" was indeed very strong!

    Our Mr. Yang suddenly became restless.

    So, you''re testing the boss with this, huh?

    Then I''ll just have to show you what''s called ''throwing a meat bun at a dog''!

    The following day.

    When the awakened Xixi found that she, who was supposed to be sleeping between Daddy and Mrs. Qiqi, ended up on the edge of the bed.

    It was Mrs. Qiqi who was lying in Daddy''s arms, sleeping soundly and looking so peaceful!

    Xixi pouted, then climbed to the other side of Daddy and emted Mrs. Qiqi by resting on Daddy''s arm.

    So, when Yang Hao woke up, he found that one big and one small, two beautiful girls, were both nestled in his arms, sleeping very sweetly.

    The sunlight filtering through the gap in the curtains fell on the room, bathing both of them, and everything looked so peaceful and harmonious.

    Since both of them were using his arms as pillows, Yang Hao didn''t dare to move and just silently watched them.

    A momentter, the energetic Xixi was the first to open her big eyes. She spoke in a sweet, childlike voice, "Daddy,st night I dreamed I was on a boat, the kind that floats on the ocean."

    "Really?"

    Hearing Xixi say that, Yang Hao couldn''t help feeling a bit embarrassed. Although the quality of the mattress at home was very good, Xixi, who was sound asleep beside them during their activities, was inevitably affected.

    This is an experience that couples with small children at home will surely understand.

    "Why hasn''t Mrs. Qiqi woken up yet?"

    "Seems like she''s going to bete!"

    Seeing that Jiang Yuqi was still sleeping soundly, Xixi pouted and said.

    "Then you go wake Mrs. Qiqi up!"

    Yang Hao smiled and touched the little girl''s forehead. The nanny, who had taught two lessonsst night, was of course very tired. It was quite usual for her to not wake up right away.

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    After breakfast,

    Yang Hao took the two to kindergarten.

    At the entrance of the kindergarten, Yang Hao ran into Natasha, the "Foreign Monster" he hadn''t seen for a long time. The beauty from the Combat Nationality had been sending him messages frequently, but Mr. Yang had been really busy recently and had no time to y games.

    Since they met, Yang Hao casually asked about Natasha''s rtivesing to Hua Country, which was a task he had epted. The reward was an Intermediate Industry Card and double the hospitality cashback.

    However, foreignersing to Hua Country need to deal with visas and other procedures in advance, which can take a lot of time.

    "They''ve booked tickets for the fifteenth of next month,nding in Capital City."

    "My n is to take them around Capital City for two days and thene to Jiangcheng."

    Natasha had been worried that this wealthy father might have forgotten about it. After all, if it hadn''t been for Yang Hao promising to cover all expenses for her rtives'' visit to Hua Country, Natasha wouldn''t have dared invite them over, considering the expenses were beyond her means.

    "That''s great!"

    "How many people areing in total?" asked Yang Hao.

    "A total of nine people."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and added, "If more rtives want toe, that''s fine too, I''ll cover all expenses!"

    The more people that came, the more money would be spent, so Yang Hao wasn''t afraid of there being too many people but rather too few. Besides impressing them with spending, he could also give these foreigners a real look at Hua Country.

    Even though it was already 2024, information barriers still existed, with many foreigners still thinking that the people of Hua Country wore braids!

    Just like some people from Wan City genuinely believed we couldn''t afford tea eggs!

    "Okay."

    "Love you, dear!"

    Natasha, oblivious to those around her, pecked Yang Hao on the cheek. Fortunately, at this time the nanny had already taken Xixi to the ssroom. Otherwise, Xixi would have been dumbfounded, wondering why her teacher Natasha was kissing her dad!

    However, this scene made many fathers who came to drop off their children at school immensely envious.

    Although Natasha was only part-time at the kindergarten, she was quite well-known among the parent group. Even though Shangpin International Kindergarten had a foreign teacher for every ss, Natasha undoubtedly stood out in terms of beauty and figure.

    "Bro, how do you flirt with foreign chicks, huh? Share some tips!"

    After Natasha entered the school, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair approached Yang Hao to greet him and offered him a cigarette.

    Those who could send their children to Shangpin International Bilingual Kindergarten were naturally wealthy, and this middle-aged man wore a Rolex, signaling that he wasn''t short of money either.

    But his interactions with foreign beauties were limited to ces like clubs, which were actually quite meaningless since they were just for show.

    Therefore, he was quite curious about how Yang Hao had managed to impress teacher Natasha.

    Yang Hao wasn''t in a hurry and was happy to chat with this "brother." He took the cigarette and put it in his mouth, and the middle-aged man immediately helped him light it.

    "Bro, you must have slept with that Natasha, right?"

    The middle-aged man lit a cigarette for himself and then, ncing at the lipstick mark on Yang Hao''s face, asked with a chuckle.

    "Hmm, we''vemunicated a few times,"

    There was nothing to hide about such a matter, so Yang Hao casually responded.

    "Damn, bro, that''s impressive!"

    The middle-aged man raised his thumb in admiration and then, with a sleazy expression, asked, "How was it?"

    "Smooth!"

    As he exhaled a puff of smoke, Yang Hao uttered a single word.

    "Bro, how did you start up the conversation? Share some wisdom!"

    The middle-aged man was intrigued, evidently not in a hurry either.

    "She used to work part-time at a piano store, and I bought a piano there for over three million!"

    Yang Hao replied honestly.

    "Uh..."

    The middle-aged man was momentarily stunned.

    Although everyone who sent their kids to Shangpin International Kindergarten was wealthy,

    there are levels of wealth!

    More than three million, this middle-aged man could afford it.

    But to spend over three million on a piano was not within his spending habits!

    So, all the middle-aged man could think to say was: Sorry to bother you!

    "Mr. Yang, you personally came to drop off Xixi."

    At that moment, Director Kong Shuqin approached with a beaming smile. Ever since Mr. Yang took over the kindergarten, he had stepped back and let others run the show, making Director Kong''s authority much greater than before.

    In her view, the new owner must fully trust her, so she had a particrly good impression of Yang Hao.

    "Hmm, I just happen to have some time today."

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    "Mr. Yang, would you like me to update you on the kindergarten''s recent operations?"

    "No need, I trust in Director Kong''s ability!"

    Yang Hao quickly waved his hand off. Among all his businesses, Shangpin International Kindergarten was really insignificant, so he wasn''t concerned about its operations, just checking the ounts monthly was sufficient.

    But what he said was to express his trust in Kong Shuqin''s ability, making the director feel truly valued by her boss.

    After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Director Kong went off to attend to her duties.

    "Bro, so you''re the owner of this kindergarten?"

    After Director Kong left, the middle-aged man asked in surprise.

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded: "My daughter needed to attend kindergarten, so I just casually set one up."

    Uh...

    Once again, the middle-aged man was at a loss for words.

    Among his friends and family, he was considered quite sessful, but in a short while, he had been struck twice by Yang Hao.

    He had started a casual conversation, only to run into a king of swagger!

    "May I ask yourst name, bro?"

    Even though he was mentallyining, a person with real power is worth getting to know. It never hurts to have one more contact at that level.

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    ```

    "No need for formalities, my name is Yang Hao."

    "Mr. Yang, hello, my name is Cao Dehai, here is my business card, maybe we''ll have the chance to cooperate in the future."

    The middle-aged man smiled as he handed over a business card.

    Yang Hao epted it and nced at it: [Longhua Trust Jiangcheng Regional Manager]

    Longhua Trust is one of the top three trust fundpanies in the country and is quite famous among the wealthy circles.

    "I didn''t bring a business card, let''s add each other on Wechat."

    Yang Hao felt he might need Mr. Cao''s services in the future because trust funds are perfect for supporting mistresses or leaving money to descendants.

    The dedicated funds for the NPCs were almost reaching ten billion in his bank ount!

    He could definitely use this money to set up a trust fund for the NPCs, the kind where they could receive money every month, as a form of basic security.

    "That would be best."

    "I''ll add you, Mr. Yang!"

    Cao Dehai, all smiles, took out his phone and added Yang Hao on Wechat.

    Friday.

    The sixtieth anniversary of Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics arrived as scheduled.

    As an honored guest, Yang Hao arrived at his alma mater at half past nine and was received by his old me, Yu Ranran.

    However, Yu Ranran''s status had changed quite a bit since before; in addition to working in the Youth League, she now also held the position of president of the "Yang Hao Schrship Foundation."

    Because the foundation managed a huge fund of two billion, Yu Ranran''s status within the school had soared, and even Principal Li Jianguo had to give her face.

    "The anniversary ceremony starts at ten and is expected to end at twelve. The unveiling ceremony for the schrship foundation will be held during the event, and you''ll need to give a speech. I''ve already written a draft for you, or you can improvise if you prefer."

    After meeting, Yu Ranran first discussed official matters, then handed Yang Hao a draft of the speech.

    "No need for a speech, you can do it on my behalf."

    Yang Hao waved his hand; he actually didn''t like to be in the spotlight.

    "Is that alright?"

    Yu Ranran thought Yang Hao had donated two billion, so he should at least give a speech to get some attention.

    "There''s nothing wrong with it, you''re the head of the schrship foundation after all!"

    "Besides, I''ve always preferred to keep a low profile."

    "Well, okay then!"

    Hearing what Yang Hao said, Yu Ranran didn''t insist any longer, especially since the leaders had said to fully respect Mr. Yang''s wishes.

    You can''t force the benefactor to do something he''s unwilling to do, can you?

    "Next, there''s also the sixtieth-anniversary g in the afternoon. It would be great if you could attend if you have time."

    Yu Ranran continued.

    "That''s possible, I''m free all day today."

    "That''s the best..."

    The two chatted as they walked toward the auditorium where the anniversary ceremony was to take ce.

    At that moment, hurried footsteps came from behind, followed by a familiar voice: "Mrs. Yu, I''ve been looking for you for quite a while."

    Yang Hao remembered the owner of the voice quite well, as he had just seen him a few days ago; if expected, it should be the lecturer Dai Yunfei.

    Yang Hao turned around and nced, and it was indeed that doctorate holder, wearing a crisp khaki suit and holding a bouquet of flowers.

    "Mrs. Yu, these flowers are for you."

    Dai Yunfei directly ignored Yang Hao and instead presented the flowers to Yu Ranran.

    In the mind of this holder of a doctorate, someone like Yang Hao, who had only graduated with a bachelor''s degree, should note between him and Yu Ranran.

    "Mr. Dai, better give the flowers to someone else!"N?v(el)B\\jnn

    "I''ve already said we''re not suited for each other!"

    Yu Ranran refused with a frown, having made it very clear to Mr. Dai before, but this doctor Dai had a very high opinion of himself and thought Yu Ranran was just being coy.

    Women need to save face, after all.

    So Dr. Dai was willing to lower his status and attempt to dere his love once again on the big day of the anniversary, only to be rejected with a cold shoulder again.

    He looked toward Yang Hao: "Mrs. Yu, in what ways am I inferior to him?"

    ```

    Dai Yunfei felt that aside from his good looks, this man was nowhere near his own level in all other aspects.

    After all, he was a Ph.D. from Jiangcheng University!

    A Ph.D. from Jiangcheng University, no less, with a lot of clout!

    "Mrs. Dai, don''t belittle yourself!

    "It''s not that you''re inferior to me, on the contrary, it''s that you''re too excellent, and Ranran feels she''s not good enough for you!"

    Sometimes, Yang Hao found schrs like Dai Yunfei quite adorable, so he humored him with apliment.

    But Dai Yunfei actually believed what Yang Hao said, and with a serious face, he dered, "Ranran, although we are both humans, thews of the animal kingdom apply to us as well, all animals have an innate desire to be with the strongest, especially female animals, so you''re not wrong, I can understand."

    "You really don''t have to feel inferior!!"

    Ranran was rendered speechless, initially thinking Dai Yunfei was just a bit full of himself.

    But now it seemed that "self-important" or "overly proud" described him even more fittingly.

    Meanwhile, Yang Hao was taken aback, unable to resist giving a thumbs-up: Top notch!

    With that intelligence, who else but you should be single!

    What woman could put up with that!

    "I''m sorry, but I''ve always had an inferiorityplex, being with you is just too much pressure!"

    "So, please don''t bother me anymore, thank you!"

    Ranran decided to let Dr. Dai continue living in his dream.

    After saying that, she pulled Yang Hao away with her.

    "Ranran, you really don''t have to feel inferior!"

    "I''mpatible with lower standards..."

    After a moment''s pause, Dai Yunfei quickly caught up.

    However, by this time, they had reached the auditorium''s entrance, which was crowded with people. As Dr. Dai cared about his public image, he couldn''t very well cling on desperately, so he could only slow down and pretend to be calm.

    Once inside the auditorium, he began looking around for Ranran but couldn''t find her.

    "Mrs. Dai, please take a seat here."

    At that moment, a colleague spotted Dai Yunfei and waved him over.

    As the celebration was about to begin, Dai Yunfei had no choice but to sit next to his colleague, thinking he''d find an opportunity to give his flowers awayter.

    "Mrs. Dai, whom are you nning to give those flowers to?" The colleague asked with a chuckle.

    "Uh, someone gave them to me!" Dr. Dai replied earnestly.

    "Sounds like Mrs. Dai''s got something going on!" the colleague teased.

    Dai Yunfei didn''t respond, as although he was prideful, he wasn''t good at lying and chose to ignore his colleague''s ribbing.

    After a little while, the auditorium, which could seat three thousand, was almost full.

    The school leaders took their ces on the stage, settling behind their nametes.

    Distracted, Dai Yunfei had not been paying much attention to the stage, but then his colleague suddenly remarked, "Huh, Mrs. Yu is also on stage?"

    Upon hearing the words "Mrs. Yu," Dai Yunfei immediately looked towards the stage, and then he was taken aback.

    Not only was Ranran on stage, but so was that undergraduate alumnus.

    And it wasn''t just that he was on the stage; he sat in the center, nked by the Party Secretary on the left and Principal Li Jianguo on the rightˇŞthe prime center seat!

    What was going on??

    Though Dai Yunfei was very conceited, he knew enough about social etiquette to understand that someone given such attention by the Principal and Party Secretary must be no ordinary person!

    "That''s Mr. Yang who donated two billion to our school, isn''t it? I didn''t expect him to be so young!"

    As Dai Yunfei stood there dumbfounded, his colleague expressed his thoughts.

    The news of a distinguished alumnus donating two billion to Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics had been making rounds within the universitytely, and Dai Yunfei had heard about it, but as someone who typically ignored what went on beyond his immediate surroundings, he hadn''t taken much interest.

    "He donated two billion to the school??"

    Dai Yunfei looked at Yang Hao sitting on the stage in shock, then at Ranran who was seated a few chairs away from Yang Hao.

    Suddenly, it all made sense why he had lost to him!

    It was the direct embodiment of the animal kingdom''sw.

    Ranran had made her choice between a poor lecturer and a sessful entrepreneur, opting for the stronger party!

 Chapter 331 291, the foundation is established, Mr. Yang is awesome! (Asking for monthly tickets)

    "Mr. Dai, do you know him?"

    Seeing Dai Yunfei''s intense reaction, a curious colleague asked.

    "I don''t!"

    Dai Yunfei firmly shook his head, while internally ranting like crazy: Is something wrong with a billionaire like youpeting with me for a woman?

    Definitely something wrong!

    With your conditions, what kind of woman can''t you find!

    Behind Dai Yunfei a few rows...

    Fang Ke, with a smug look on his face, said to Chen Ruohan who was seated in the row in front of him, "Ruohan, did you see? My brother-inw is sitting right in the middle of the stage, even Principal Li is so polite to him!"

    "Zhao Nana, that''s my brother-inw. He invested two billion in our schoolˇ­"

    At this moment, Fang Ke was feeling incredibly cocky, it was almost like he had "Mr. Yang is my brother-inw" written on his forehead.

    "If your brother-inw is so impressive, having invested two billion in the school, why hasn''t he tossed some money your way? Even just to get you a new phone?"

    Fang Ke''s roommate, Liu Feng, said with a smirk, disliking Fang Ke''s show-off attitude.

    And his words really hit a nerve. In truth, Fang Ke was quite frustratedˇŞhaving such a powerful brother-inw but having gained no real benefits from him so far.

    But he couldn''t concede verbally: "Such trivial things... I just haven''t bothered to mention them to my brother-inw. After I graduate, I''ll work at hispany, and he''ll surely take good care of me!"

    Fang Ke shrugged his shoulders, indeed having ns to mix with his brother-inw, Yang Hao, after graduation.

    Sitting in front of the two, Zhao Nana nudged Chen Ruohan''s arm with her elbow and whispered, "Ruohan, that uncle is so handsome!"

    "What''s important is that he''s a billionaire. I wonder if he has a wife."

    "What if he doesn''t have a wife?" Chen Ruohan turned to her roommate and asked.

    "If he doesn''t have a wife, I really want to make a move!" Zhao Nana didn''t hide her thoughts, as many young girls today liked older men.

    Of course, this "older man"es with quotation marks.

    It''s not just age that makes one an older man in the eyes of young girls!

    Firstly, you must be wealthy, secondly handsome.

    Even if not handsome, you must have that sessful man''s charisma!

    Lastlyes age.

    And among these three points, the most important is naturally the first.

    "Wait a minute,"

    "Fang Ke, you said he''s your brother-inw, so he''s married to your sister?"

    Zhao Nana suddenly recalled Fang Ke''s words and turned to ask.

    "No, he''s my sister''s boyfriend!" Fang Ke shook his head.

    "Just the boyfriend..."

    Zhao Nana''s lips curled up into a smile as she thought that it wouldn''t be unusual for such a billionaire to have several girlfriends. If he wasn''t married, there was a chance, and she wouldn''t feel too bad about it morally.

    It''s just that there seemed to be no chance to meet this CEO!

    "Fang Ke, since Mr. Yang is your brother-inw, could you arrange for us all to have dinner together after the school celebration ends?"

    Zhao Nana asked cheerfully.

    "Uh..."

    Fang Ke hesitated for a moment and said, "The school probably has arrangements, I''m afraid it won''t work today."

    Fang Ke really didn''t have the confidence to get Yang Hao toe out. Although he could brag under the guise of having a CEO brother-inw, the two actually didn''t have much interaction.

    Listening to their conversation, Little White Flower Chen Ruohan quietly pursed her lips, feeling secretly relieved that she had acted first. Men like her Uncle Yang really did appeal to little girls.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Her roommate, Zhao Nana, she knew too well, because they were of the same kind, which was why they could hang out together, but Zhao Nana''s assets were quite inferior to her own, the fish raised in her pond were of lower quality.

    "Just ask, what if the school hasn''t arranged anything!"

    "You can''t possibly not be able to invite out your own brother-inw, right??"

    Zhao Nana used a provocative tactic.

    This kind of provocation was pretty low and didn''t work on somewhat mature men, but it was very effective on college students like Fang Ke.

    Especially since Fang Ke had just been bragging, he couldn''t bring himself to refuse now.

    "I''ll ask himter then!"

    "Mmhmm, I''ll be waiting for your good news,"

    Zhao Nana turned her head, satisfied, and then whispered to Chen Ruohan, "If Fang Ke really can invite Mr. Yang out, do you want to join us?"

    "I''d rather not."

    Chen Ruohan shook her head, thinking to herself: If I wanted to see Uncle Yang, I''d have plenty of opportunities!

    "Ruohan, that''s not like you at all!"

    "A handsome billionaire uncle, ah!"

    "You haven''t been won over by just a Pocket2, have you??"

    A couple of days ago, Chen Ruohan hadn''t returned to the dormitory, and when she came back to school, she had a new Pocket2 phone. When Zhao Nana pressed, Chen Ruohan only said it was a gift from a guy who was courting her.

    Knowing her roommate Zhao Nana, Little White Flower Chen Ruohan deliberately kept her Uncle Yang a secret.

    Good things should be enjoyed privately!

    She was not about to give Zhao Nana a chance!

    At that moment, the host walked onto the stage.

    The anniversary celebration officially began, and the originally noisy scene suddenly quieted down.

    The host first introduced the school leaders attending the anniversary event, then began to introduce outstanding alumni, with Yang Hao being the first to be mentioned.

    And when the host recounted Yang Hao''s array of titles, Dai Yunfei, sitting in the audience,pletely lost his spirit.

    President of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    President of Tianmei Media Group!

    Not to mention holding both these positions, just being the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group alone would qualify one for a seat in the front row.

    Despite its sixty years of history, Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics is only mid-level among second-tier universities nationwide, and hadn''t really produced any particrly outstanding individuals.

    Although academic credentials are not synonymous with wealth.

    There is still a certain corrtion, as the probability of graduates from prestigious institutions bing social elites is indeed higher than that from ordinary institutions.

    Some ordinary undergraduate institutions might go decades without producing anyone truly influential on a national scale.

    So Yang Hao, a big CEO roughly rounding to a worth of tens of billions, is indeed someone who can be described with great emphasis in the sixty-year history of Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    Of course, wealth and valuation are secondary.

    Mainly, it was Yang Hao''s two-billion investment to establish the "Yang Hao Schrship Foundation," which served only Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics, that was truly impressive and the reason the school valued him so highly!

    If you''re worth tens of billions but don''t contribute a penny, the school will still respect you, but they certainly won''t give you the same disy of importance as they did for Yang Hao.

    "President of Tianmei Media?"

    "Ruohan, doesn''t that make him your boss??"

    Chen Ruohan hadn''t kept her signing with Tianmei Media a secret, so as soon as Zhao Nana learned of Yang Hao''s identity, she immediately turned to look at her friend next to her.

    "Yeah, that''s right!"

    Chen Ruohan nodded.

    "Ruohan, you couldn''t already know Mr. Yang, could you?" Zhao Nana was quick to respond.

    "I''ve met him twice, once at the girl group audition, and once at the cat caf¨¦ near the school; Fang Ke was there too that time."

    Seeing that she couldn''t keep it hidden any longer, Chen Ruohan casually mentioned the two seemingly insignificant encounters.

    "So it was all happening behind the scenes, no wonder you weren''t interested in going out to eat!"

    Zhao Nana felt sure that her friend''s rtionship with Mr. Yang wasn''t simple, but without further information, she couldn''t guess what it was.

    For the anniversary celebration, the students in the audience were there to provide atmosphere, pping when it was time to p and cheering when it was time to cheer, so the scene wouldn''t be too quiet.

    The event proceeded orderly, and for the most part, it was pretty boring, with the students below the stage pping until they were numb.

    The only thing that could slightly pique the students'' interest was the establishment of the "Yang Hao Schrship Foundation."

    Because it was closely linked to every student present, the "Yang Hao Schrship Foundation" would support not only students in financial need but also established the "Yang Hao Academic Schrship" and the "Yang Hao Special Schrship."

    The "Yang Hao Academic Schrship" was for those students with excellent academic performance, which means that outstanding students at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics now had a chance not only for provincial, municipal, and university schrships.

    But also for a Yang Hao Academic Schrship, which offered a higher amount than the provincial, municipal, and university awards.

    The "Yang Hao Special Schrship" had an even broader reach, rewarding students who brought honor to the school, such as winning arts or sportspetitions nationwide.

    Besides that, acts of bravery and righteousness were also rewarded!

    Following the announcement of the foundation''s establishment.

    Yang Hao personally awarded the first batch of students the Yang Hao Academic Schrship.

    And one student who wasmended by the schoolst month for an act of bravery received a "Yang Hao Special Schrship" worth ten thousand yuan!

    The distribution of these schrships undoubtedly stimted all the students present.

    First, the amount of the schrships was high, and second, the scope of distribution was wide.

    This gave students who had previously held no hope for schrships a glimmer of hope, making many of them silently cheer in their hearts: Mr. Yang is awesome!!

    Fang Ke felt a sense of pride as well, puffing out his chest proudly, and with a smug look on his face, he said to Liu Feng next to him, "How about that, my brother-inw is incredible, isn''t he!"

    At that moment, Liu Feng had no response; indeed, the man was impressive, having just handed out several hundred thousand in schrships in one breath!

    However, this amount was merely a drop in the bucketpared to the two billion invested in the foundation. Even if they disbursed five hundred thousand a year in schrships, it would only amount to five million in ten years, and just fifty million in a hundred years!

    And who knew if Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics would still exist in a hundred years; at least, everyone present wouldn''t live to see that day!

    So, Yang Hao truly became the god of wealth for all students at Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics!

    "We should pray to Mr. Yang before exams from now on!"

    "No doubt about it, Mr. Yang is our god of wealth!"

    Some students murmured quietly.

    The establishment of the "Yang Hao Schrship Foundation" and the distribution of schrships propelled the anniversary celebration to its climax, with students'' apuse and shouts stemming from genuine enthusiasm rather than mere courtesy.

    "I really didn''t expect Mrs. Yu to be the president of the foundation."

    "It looks like her rtionship with Mr. Yang is not simple!"

    A colleague of Dai Yunfei eximed in astonishment.

    The establishment of the Yang Hao Schrship Foundation had been kept a secret by the school authorities. Only a few high-ranking officials were aware of it, as they nned to announce it during this anniversary celebration as a surprise for everyone.

    Therefore, Yu Ranran''s position was revealed only during this event, and previously only a handful of people like Li Jianguo knew.

    Hearing his colleague''sment, Dai Yunfei''s expression turned thoroughly bleak. He had been so vocal about thew of the jungle, and now, he had just experienced its cruelty first-hand.

    Yu Ranran had sought strength and attached herself to Yang Hao, the billionaire CEO!

    Then, she skyrocketed to sess, transforming from an ordinary university instructor to the manager of a two-billion asset foundation.

    Thinking back on his previous conversation with Mr. Yang, it seemed utterly ridiculous!

    In today''s money-driven society, he, a poor PhD, was worthless in front of a billionaire!

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    After the university''s anniversary celebration was the luncheon arranged by the school, which took ce at the Red Star Hotel next to the Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    Although this hotel wasn''t luxurious, with only a four-star rating, it was close to the Finance and Economics University, which was convenient for guests to move between venues.

    At the banquet, Yang Hao naturally became the center of attention,pletely overshadowing the school leaders. Within the school, the leaders obviously wielded influence, but within the broader social context, their clout couldn''t hold a candle to that of a billionaire entrepreneur like Yang Hao.

    If it were officials from prestigious universities, it might be different, as they would have ess to extensive high-level resources. However, the leaders of a second-tier undergraduate institution like Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics didn''t have nearly as much clout.

    Many alumni were approaching Yang Hao with their sses raised, eager to establish connections. After all, here was a magnate who had donated two hundred million with one gesture, an amount richer than the worth of many of them. They were not on the same level.

    "Senior, a toast to you."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    "I am Su Xiaoxi from the 2017 batch."

    Yang Hao had just said goodbye to a balding senior when he was approached by a young woman who appeared to be in her mid-twenties.

    She was wearing a white dress that entuated her curves, her skirt fluttered gracefully, and white high heels added to her tall stature.

    In terms of appearance and physique, Su Xiaoxi was no less impressive than Ranran, and perhaps even more so due to her age advantage.

    In fact, Yang Hao had noticed this striking beauty in the crowd as soon as he entered the banquet hall, though she seemed quite busy herself, surrounded by a group of people.

    "Hello."

    Yang Hao lightly clinked sses with her, then took a sip of the champagne in his ss.

    Given the number of peopleing over to toast, the fact that Yang Hao even took a sip was already quite gracious.

    Su Xiaoxi didn''t say a word; instead, she downed most of her champagne in one go and then showed her empty ss to Yang Hao.

    Yang Hao smiled and finished the remaining champagne in his ss.

    "Senior, can I add you on WeChat?"

    Su Xiaoxi shook her phone in her hand.

    "Sure."

    Yang Hao wouldn''t refuse to add a beautiful woman on WeChat, as they were all potential NPCs or buffs to be kept in the fishpond for future possibilities.

    "Mr. Yang, our family is in the business ofmercial real estate. I wonder if you''d be interested in this area?"

    After adding each other on WeChat, Su Xiaoxi asked with a cheerful smile.

    "At the moment, I''m dealing with entertainment media, which is quite different from the real estate industry,"

    Yang Hao gently shook his head.

    The golden age of the real estate industry was over. It was now winter for real estate, with formerly behemoth developers suffering financial crises and house prices falling back to levels from five or six years ago.

    Entering the real estate industry now would be no different from joining the national army in ''49.

    "Our family deals withmercial real estate, with projects like Starlight City, Moonlight City and so on..."

    Su Xiaoxi briefly introduced her family''s business scope.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly. In the current environment,mercial real estate indeed seemed to be faring better than traditional real estate.

    People might not buy houses, but they still needed to shop, have entertainment, and leisure; during holidays, malls still swarmed with crowds. The Starlight City and Moonlight City mentioned by Su Xiaoxi were simr to Wanda za, albeit in fewer numbers.

    Jiangcheng currently had two Starlight Cities and one Moonlight City; the former aimed topete with Wanda za while thetter sought after a high-end market, akin to Henglong.

    Judging by the customer traffic, Starlight City was performing well, but Moonlight City was far quieter, likely operating at a loss.

    "Realistically speaking, the real estate industry is having a tough time now, but I believe the winter will eventually pass!"

    "So, I still warmly wee Mr. Yang to visit our group for a potential investment!"

    Su Xiaoxi continued with a beaming smile.

    "Of course, I''ll definitely visit when I get the chance,"

    Yang Hao politely nodded.

    After the luncheon was the evening celebration for the anniversary. However, most guests left after lunch since a school-level celebration wasn''t very enticing.

    Yang Hao, on the other hand, didn''t leave, as he had previously promised Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, that he would stay at the school to support her.

    "Mr. Yang, are you staying to watch the anniversary celebration tonight?"

    Upon leaving the hotel and seeing Yang Hao showing no signs of leaving immediately, Su Xiaoxi asked out of curiosity.

    "Yes, I''m here to show support for my juniors!"

    "What a coincidence, I was thinking the same,"

    Su Xiaoxi replied cheerfully.

    However, it was clear to anyone that this was merely a polite remark; her driver was already waiting at the hotel entrance, and she obviously hadn''t nned on staying for the show, but had changed her mind on the spot.

    Yang Hao did not point this out, simply smiling and nodding, albeit curious about what this woman was up to.

    What surprised Yang Hao was that until the end of the anniversary celebration, Su Xiaoxi did not talk about anything beyond the show, only asionallymenting on the performances of the juniors on stage.

    Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan''s act, was originally proposed to be turned into a choir, but with her signing with a major entertainmentpany like Tianmei Media with the potential to be a future star, she was scheduled as the final act.

    After all, Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics didn''t offer arts programs, and it had never produced an entertainment star in its many years.

    "This junior has great potential. Mr. Yang, aren''t you considering signing her to yourpany?"

    While Chen Ruohan was performing, Su Xiaoxi leaned towards Yang Hao and whispered.

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    "She''s already signed with ourpany."

    "Before long, Su will be able to see her news online or on TV."

    Yang Hao answered truthfully.

    "Brother Yang really has an eye for talent, I think this junior sister is going to be popr!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    Su Xiaoxi held a very high opinion of the Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan.

    Yang Hao nodded, "Yeah, I also think she''s going to be popr."

    In the current era, the entertainment industry had long be a game of capital; whoever capital supported would be popr.

    Of course, this poprity referred to a moderate level where capital could make the person they wanted to support frequently appear in the public eye and quickly be an artist with a certain level of fame.

    Whether or not one could be a superstar depended on fate!

    As the saying goes: small fame requires support, superstar status relies on destiny!

    This wasn''t just talk; it had been verified countless times in the entertainment circle.

    Some artists had inexplicably good resources, but no matter how much they were promoted, they just couldn''t reach superstar status.

    While some artists could be extremely popr throughout the South with just one drama.

    So, fame was still a very mystical thing, which is why many celebrities were very superstitious, with quite a few consulting with masters before taking on a role to determine whether the drama was a good fit for their fate, among other things.

    After Chen Ruohan''s performance, there was a small incident: two boys rushed onto the stage to present her with flowers. One of them was Yang Hao''s cheap brother-inw, Fang Ke, and the other a tall and sturdy dark-skinned guy.

    This dark-skinned guy was the captain of the school''s basketball team, so when he rushed onto the stage, many boys hooted in encouragement...

    However, the oues for these two were both quite tragic. Chen Ruohan just frowned and nced at the two, not staying on stage for an extra second, and instead, she briskly walked backstage.

    As a result, only Fang Ke and the dark-skinned guy were left on stage, awkwardly looking at each other with flowers in their hands.

    Then, someone in the audience with a mischievous sense of humor suddenly shouted, "Get together!"

    The auditorium was instantly filled withughter.

    Principal Li Jianguo''s face turned ashen as he hurriedly got someone to pull Fang Ke and the dark-skinned guy off the stage!

    "Junior sister is quite popr, huh!"

    Su Xiaoxi remarked with a smile full of mirth.

    "Su must have had the same treatment when you were in school, right?"

    Yang Hao casually remarked. Su Xiaoxi''s looks were indeed of the campus belle level.

    "When I was in school, there were indeed quite a few chasing me, but I wasn''t interested in dating at that time."

    "I regret it now, though. I should''ve had a proper romance back then. That way, I wouldn''t be in the situation now where I haven''t even dated!"

    Su Xiaoxi sighed lightly, looking truly regretful.

    "You''ve never dated?"

    Yang Hao looked at her with a bit of surprise, not believing someone with her personal qualities had never dated. He strongly suspected this woman was fishing for his attention.

    "It''s not something to be proud of, so there''s no need to lie to you!"

    Su Xiaoxi replied indifferently.

    "You really can''t fool me with that!"

    "Let me tell you a secret, I have a special ability. Just by looking, I can tell whether you''ve dated or not."

    While speaking, Yang Hao activated the upgraded version of his Fiery Eyes.

    Target: Su Xiaoxi

    Age: 26

    Business Ability: A

    Loyalty Level: A

    Wear and Tear: 0

    Huh, she really hasn''t dated!

    And she''s an "AA" talent ording to the System rating.

    "So, did Brother Yang see through it?"

    Su Xiaoxi naturally thought Yang Hao was joking. She smiled at him yfully and even winked.

    "I can see it now; it''s true!"

    Yang Hao nodded slightly.

    "I told you it was true; there''s nothing to hide about it!"

    Su Xiaoxi shrugged, "It''s still early; how about we go for a drink at the bar?"

    Yang Hao shook his head, "Not today; let''s rain-check it!"

    "Alright then. I guess Brother Yang has ns already." Su Xiaoxi''s eyes flickered with a hint of disappointment that quickly vanished.

    "I do have ns today indeed."

    Yang Hao had already arranged to go home with the Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, after the school celebration evening was over.

    This Little White Flower had told him she learned a lot of new things online these past few days and was waiting to test them out on him tonight!

    The school celebration evening ended.

    The students dispersed, and Yang Hao also left the auditorium escorted by a few school leaders.

    However, at the auditorium entrance, Yang Hao saw Fang Ke holding flowers, and the dark-skinned guy was also nearby, clearly neither had given up.

    "Young people are always so persistent!"

    Walking beside Yang Hao, Li Jianguo gently shook his head, noting that as university students, dating was something the school wouldn''t interfere with.

    "Brother-inw!"

    Fang Ke waved excitedly at Yang Hao. In his view, at this moment, it was a very face-giving matter to acknowledge a rtive like Yang Hao.

    After all, this was the tycoon who donated two billion to Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics; even the school leaders had to amodate him with smiles!

    During the school celebration, there were countless students shouting, "Mr. Yang is awesome!"

    He even felt that with the help from his brother-inw, he could definitely increase his chances of a sessful confession.

    "Mr. Yang, is that student your rtive?"

    Li Jianguo looked at Fang Ke with surprise as thetter was calling Yang ''brother-inw,'' which indicated a potentially very close rtionship that might warrant special attention in the future.

    "He''s a distant rtive; I''ve only met him once!"

    Yang Hao replied nonchntly.

    Li Jianguo, the old fox, immediately sensed Yang Hao''s indifference towards this "distant rtive," obviously not someone who needed special treatment.

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    Yang Hao nodded slightly at Fang Ke as a response.

    At this moment, Chen Ruohan, who had changed out of her performance costume, also emerged from the auditorium, apanied by her roommate Zhao Nana and another girl.

    "Ruohan!"

    Without paying further attention to Yang Hao, Fang Ke made a beeline for Chen Ruohan with a bouquet of flowers in hand, and the tall dark figure also strode energetically toward her.

    Initially pleased to see Mr. Yang''s Little White Flower upon exiting the auditorium, her mood quickly soured at the sight of the persistent Fang Ke and the tall man.

    Fortunately, at that moment, the car that came to pick her and her mother, who was also Mr. Yang''s wife, arrived.

    The brand-new red Rolls-Royce Cullinanmanded a powerful presence, instantly drawing the gaze of everyone present.

    "Holy shit, a Cullinan!"

    "That red is way too shy!"

    "A red Rolls-Royce means someone is seriously loaded!"

    A series of astonished and envious murmurs arose from the crowd.

    Then, under everyone''s watchful eyes, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan slowly stopped at the foot of the auditorium''s exit steps.

    "Yang, they came to pick you up, right?"

    Su Xiaoxi quietly asked Yang Hao beside her.

    "No,"

    Yang Hao waved his hand, clearly aware that Chen Haiou hade to pick up him and Chen Ruohan.

    However, with so many onlookers, if he were to get into the car with Ruohan, the Little White Flower would spend her college years amid gossip and whispers.

    Seeing Yang Hao''s denial, Su Xiaoxi felt surprised, as none of those present, except for this senior Yang, seemed to have the means for such a vehicle.

    While everyone was guessing who the car was there to pick up, Chen Ruohan had already approached the vehicle and, to the shock of all, opened the door and got inside.

    Damn!

    It''s actually here to pick up my goddess!!

    Fang Ke and the tall individual were stunned.

    The goddess they''d been pursuing was escorted by a Rolls-Royce all along; no wonder she was out of their league!

    They were not even from the same world!

    It wasn''t just the two of them; even Zhao Nana and Chen Ruohan''s other roommate were astounded, as they had never heard Chen Ruohan mention that her family had a Rolls-Royce!

    "Ruohan, you''re usually so low-key!"

    "She shouldn''t be called Chen Ruohan; she should be called Chen Duo Yu (Chen Plenty-of-Fish)!"

    No more pretending, no more hiding!

    I''m a billionaire!!

    While everyone was still in shock, the Cullinan''s rear window slowly rolled down, and Chen Ruohan poked her head halfway out, telling Fang Ke and the dark man, "Stop pursuing me; I already have a boyfriend!"

    After speaking, she subconsciously nced at Mr. Yang, who nodded back at her slightly.

    Little White Flower took the cue, promptly raised the window again, and then the shy red Rolls-Royce Cullinan drove off amidst a sea of astonishment and envy...

    "Su, I''ve been drinking, so I have to leave my car at school. You don''t mind giving me a lift, do you?"

    After Chen Ruohan left in the Rolls-Royce, Yang Hao turned to Su Xiaoxi and said.

    "Of course, I can!"

    Su Xiaoxi''s face lit up with happiness, for her goal in approaching Yang Hao was clearly to secure an investment, and even attending the school anniversary was part of her search for investors.

    In the current economic environment, no real estatepany had it easy,mercial property ventures included.

    Therefore, Su Xiaoxi''s family real estate business was also struggling, in dire need of new investors, or else they would have to resort to drastic measures!

    As they spoke, a ck Maybach had already stopped below the steps.

    "Mr. Yang, please get in the car."

    Su Xiaoxi made a weing gesture; clearly, her driver had arrived to pick her up.

    Without hesitation, Yang Hao waved goodbye to Li Jianguo and the other school leaders, and then he got into the car, closely followed by Su Xiaoxi, who sat in the back seat.

    None of Li Jianguo and the others had expected the two to leave together in the same car, especially since they hadn''t known each other before today.

    But one was a tycoon with a worth of tens of billions, and the other was a prestigious family heiress; they were quite the match.

    One could only say that high-end socializing is just so understated!

    One event, and if they liked what they saw in each other, they could leave together in a car, and as for where they were going, everyone had a clear idea!

    In the crowd, Yu Ranran couldn''t help but sigh softly. During the school celebration evening, she was wondering whether Yang Hao might possibly invite her to have ate-night snack after the event was over?

    Or should she take the initiative herself?

    Her good friend Wang Chunxiao had been urging her to seize the opportunity in the past few days, even reassuring her that it wasn''t shameful for a woman to make the first move, after all, it''s the current era.

    When she walked out of the auditorium just a while ago, she was still struggling with how to broach the subject.

    And now Yang Hao was in the same car with Su Xiaoxi!

    Indeed, once a man''s wealth umtes to a certain extent, women of any sort will take the initiative toe to him!

    Even an heiress like Su Xiaoxi was no exception!

    Inside the Maybach.

    Su Xiaoxi turned her head and asked, "Mr. Yang, do I have a few minutes?"

    This clever woman had already seen through Yang Hao''s maneuver. How could such a big CEO not have arranged for someone to pick him up beforehand?

    Yet he had gotten into her car.

    There were only two possibilities for this scenario: one, Mr. Yang took an interest in her and sought an opportunity to get close.

    The other was using her as a cover.

    The first scenario was unlikely, as her invitation to grab a drink at the bar had already been turned down by Yang Hao.

    So, it had to be the second option!

    He was just using her as a cover, but Su Xiaoxi wasn''t about to be used for nothing; she had to seize this moment to discuss important matters.

    "Three minutes."

    "I''ll just be at the Cat Caf¨¦ near the front gate of the school."

    After getting in the car, Chen Ruohan had already sent a WeChat message to Yang Hao, setting the rendezvous location at the entrance of the Cat Caf¨¦.

    "Mr. Yang, I''ll cut to the chase."

    "Currently, our Xingyue Real Estate''s cash flow isn''t very ample, and we need new investors toe on board. I sincerely invite you to visit our group. Xingyue Real Estate has thirty-eight Starlight City malls, and they''re all doing very well. We have great confidence that we will get through this real estate winter..."

    Ding!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    A welfare mission triggered: [Investor]

    Mission content: Invest in Xingyue Real Estate.

    Mission benefit: Double cashback on the investment amount.

    Just as Su Xiaoxi was introducing Xingyue Real Estate, the System''s voice suddenly sounded in Yang Hao''s mind.

    A welfare mission, it was!

    Originally, Yang Hao had no interest in investing in real estate; after all, the strategy of "joining the national army in forty-nine" was too shrewd.

    But now that he could make money from it, that was a different story altogether!

 Chapter 335 293, Mr. Yang, my mom is still downstairs (asking for monthly votes)

    "Let''s talk in detail at yourpany tomorrow!"

    After Su Xiaoxi finished speaking, Yang Hao gave a definite reply.

    "Sure, Senior Yang is wee."

    Su Xiaoxi did not expect things to proceed so smoothly and a radiant smile immediately spread across her face.

    Although Yang Hao had not said he would definitely invest, being able to bring such a powerful potential investor to thepany to talk at least meant she had seized an opportunity, and her attendance at the school''s celebration today hadn''t been in vain.

    As they were speaking, the Maybach had pulled up in front of the cat caf¨¦ just as Su Xiaoxi had predicted. The red Rolls-Royce Cullinan she had seen at the auditorium''s entrance was shing its hazard lights parked at the roadside.

    "See you tomorrow."

    Yang Hao called out and then got out of the car.

    "Take care, Senior Yang."

    Su Xiaoxi also got out of the car, waving politely to say goodbye, watching as Yang Hao settled into the backseat of the red Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

    She thought to herself: No wonder he said that junior sister would definitely be popr!

    If this boss of Tianmei Media were to support her, even if she didn''t be a huge star, she''d at least be a familiar face!

    After the Rolls-Royce drove away, Su Xiaoxi returned to the back seat of the Maybach. She hesitated for a moment before saying to the driver, "Uncle Zhang, go to Shanshui Manor."

    Xingyue Real Estate was her father''s business. However, the Su family was somewhat unique. Su Xiaoxi''s father had been married three times; her mother was the second wife and was now divorced. Later, her father married another woman who was only six years older than Su Xiaoxi.

    Shanshui Manor was the current residence of her father and that woman, and her father had three children in total.

    Su Xiaoxi had a half-brother and a half-sister from her father.

    Her brother, born to her father''s first wife, was five years older than her, while her half-sister, born to her younger stepmother, was only four years old.

    Previously, her father, Su Jianye, had ced great importance on her half-brother, grooming him as the sessor since he was the only male heir of his generation.

    However, her brother turned out to be a disappointment. Under his management, the group''s performance plummeted, while he himself indulged in pleasure and entertainment.

    Seeing that his son was beyond help, Su Jianye had begun to gradually delegate authority to Su Xiaoxi, involving her in the management of the group.

    Su Xiaoxi disyed an impressive talent for businessˇŞthe sectors she was responsible for were all trending upwards, so naturally, her father valued her more and more.

    However, Su Xiaoxi''s efforts alone couldn''tbat the overall downward trend, especially since her brother had dug some big holes and was opposing her at every turn within the group.

    Thus, both Xingyue Real Estate and Su Xiaoxi''s situation were quite challenging.

    Herte-night visit to Shanshui Manor was to report to her father about Yang Hao''s visit to the group for an inspection the next day and to discuss the amount of the investment and shareholding ratios.

    Inside the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

    After Yang Hao got into the car, Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, nestled into his arms: "Mr. Yang, who was that woman just now?"

    "A fellow alumnus from Finance and Economics University, she''s like your senior, my junior."

    Yang Hao replied casually.

    "She''s quite pretty."

    "That depends on who you''reparing her to."

    "What aboutpared to me?"

    Little White Flower lifted her chin, pouting her lips and looking up at her Mr. Yang.

    "Of course, it''s you!"

    Yang Hao fondly pinched Chen Ruohan''s cheek, the neen-year-old Little White Flower always managed to stir a ripple in his weathered heart.

    ```

    It allowed this old man to relive a hint of youth.

    So, this is probably why men will always fancy eighteen-year-old girls!

    That kind of vibrant youthful energy can only be found in girls of this age.

    mua~!

    Yang Hao''s answer made Little White Flower very happy, she directly kissed her Uncle Yang on the cheek, leaving a light lip print.

    "Hmm, the other side needs one too!"

    Little White Flower then kissed Yang Hao on the other cheek.

    Now there was a lip print on each side, perfectly symmetrical!

    However, Yang Hao was somewhat embarrassed.

    After all, the one driving was Little White Flower''s mother!

    And right now, Chen Haiou''s feelings were quiteplicated; she was the driver, while her daughter was in the back seat flirting with a man.

    It''s a feeling that''s truly hard to put into words!

    However, for Chen Haiou, this was also a process of psychological preparation, since she may very well take action herself one day ording to her ns.

    If that day really came, the scene would be much more than what it was now, so oveing the awkwardness was an issue she needed to address.

    Now, she treated the situation as practice, took a deep breath, and tried to maintainposure and face it calmly.

    "Yang, that car behind us seems to have been following us all along."

    Halfway through the journey, Chen Haiou noticed that the Maybach that had brought Yang Hao to meet up with them had been tailing them.

    Yang Hao, who had been interacting with Chen Ruohan, hadn''t paid attention to this. Hearing Chen Haiou''s words, he turned his head to look and indeed saw the Maybach that Su Xiaoxi was in.

    It was already quitete, and the traffic on the road was not heavy, so the Maybach was very conspicuous.

    "I guess it''s just on the same route, don''t worry about it!"

    There was no reason for Su Xiaoxi to follow him, and even if she wanted to, she wouldn''t do it so brazenly.

    "Maybe so."

    Chen Haiou nodded slightly, she too felt that the other party didn''t seem to have any reason to follow them.

    And so, the two cars continued one after the other into Shanshui Manor.

    "Ou, stop for a moment."

    Yang Hao felt that it was necessary to go over and say hello in this situation, if they were both staying in Shanshui Manor, then there was no need to go to thepany again tomorrow.

    After he got out of the car, Su Xiaoxi also quickly disembarked: "Yang, you''re staying here too? What a coincidence!"

    "Yeah, I''m in vi number 6."

    Yang Hao nodded.

    "Oh, my dad lives at number 19."

    The vis numbered one to ten are 1260 square meters each, the most expensive ten vis in the entireplex.

    And the number 19 vi where Su Xiaoxi''s father lived was a 750 square meter residence, naturally much less expensive than the 1260 square meter ones.

    But the actual usable space of a vi is muchrger than the area recorded on the property deed, so the actual usable space of the 750 square meter residence also surpasses one thousand square meters, which is more than enough for arge family to live in.

    "Since that''s the case, then I''lle to your ce to discuss business tomorrow, is that convenient?"

    ```

    Yang Hao suggested.

    "Of course it''s convenient."

    "Just let me know before Senior Yanges over,"

    Su Xiaoxi chuckled and nodded her head. The sess rate of discussing business at home was actually higher than at thepany.

    Because home is a more rxed environment, not so formal, it lets both parties let their guard down a bit and increases the feeling of trust.

    Yang Hao gave an OK sign, then got into the car.

    Like she had in front of the cat cafe, Su Xiaoxi watched the Rolls-Royce carrying Yang Hao leave before getting into her car, as a sign of respect for her senior.

    In Shanshui Manor, besides the 1260-square-meter property type which had an independent wall, the rest did not have separate walls. The owners almost all used fences to encircle their vis, creating rtively independent spaces.

    Su Jianye''s vi was the same; the Maybach drove straight into the yard enclosed by fences. Just as Su Xiaoxi got out of the car, the sound of her footsteps alerted her young stepmother, Liang Xiaotong, who came out to greet her with a beam.

    "Xiaoxi is here."

    "Liang, is my dad home?"

    Su Xiaoxi and Liang Xiaotong always spoke inly to each other, as there were only a few years between them and calling her ''aunt'' would be awkward.

    "He''s here!"

    Liang Xiaotong nodded her head, "Hongxing is here too."

    The ''Hongxing'' she referred to was Su Xiaoxi''s half-brother from the same father.

    His full name is Su Hongxing.

    However, the fact that this brother was also there surprised Su Xiaoxi. He should be at clubs or ces like Foot Bath City at this time.

    "They''re in the tea room."

    After entering the house, Liang Xiaotong pointed Su Xiaoxi in the direction of the tea room.

    Su Xiaoxi nodded and went straight there.

    The tea room door wasn''t closed, and before she even reached the entrance, the sound of her father''s scolding came through: "What time is it, and you''re still thinking of investing in stocks!"

    "Has your damn brain got water in it!!"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    "Brother Luo has inside information."

    "A sure win without loss!"

    "If it were such a good deal, would theye to you??"

    "Dad, believe me one more time! If we make a profit this time, it could just solve the group''s urgent need!"

    "And if we suffer a loss??"

    "Ehˇ­"

    Su Hongxing stopped in his tracks, stunned. He had only thought about profit and hadn''t considered the possibility of a loss.

    That''s when Su Xiaoxi reached the doorway and gently knocked on the open door.

    The attention of father and son was simultaneously drawn to her; both turned to look her way.

    Seeing his daughter, Su Jianye''s angry expression softened slightly.

    But Su Hongxing furrowed his brows, sneering sarcastically, "Thepany''s gued with problems, and here you are attending some school celebration!"

    "Is going back to your alma mater to show off that important??"

    Su Xiaoxi was used to such tones from her brother. She didn''t even bother to respond to him but spoke directly to Su Jianye, "Dad, I met a senior today who agreed to discuss investing in our group..."

    "And your so-called broken university has such a capable senior?"

    Before Su Jianye could speak, Su Hongxing sneered mockingly again.

    Su Xiaoxi pretended not to hear, not even deigning to nce at him.

    Su Jianye rebuked, "Shut your mouth!"

    Then, turning to his daughter with a serious face, he asked, "What''s the other party''s background?"

    "President of Tianmei Media, president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Groupˇ­"

    "Their assets should be around ten billion."

    Su Xiaoxi replied truthfully.

    "Assets of ten billion??"

    Hearing her words shocked Su Hongxing; his experience studying abroad had led him to look down on a second-tier institution like Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.

    So when he learned that Su Xiaoxi was attending the anniversary celebration, he thought it was a waste of timeˇŞthose so-called outstanding alumni couldn''t possibly be capable of investing in their family''spany.

    Yet she had actually managed to connect with a tycoon worth ten billion!

    This was illogical! How could a garbage school like the Jiangcheng Finance and Economics University produce such a ruthless person??

    Su Jianye nodded in approval though, "Good!"

    "If the other party has the capacity and intention, everything is up for discussion!"

    Su Xiaoxi continued, "Coincidentally, he also lives in Shanshui Manor, in vi number 6!"

    "He said he wanted toe over to our house tomorrow to talk in person!"

    "Great, that''s wonderful!!"

    Happiness appeared on Su Jianye''s face; the likelihood of sess is much greater when the other party is willing to discuss matters at home.

    "Just met someone and you''re bringing him home, is this reliable?"

    Su Hongxing muttered bitterly.

    On hearing this, Su Jianye began to rant in disappointment.

    "You know nothing!"

    "Spend more time learning from your sister instead of always trying to find a quick fix..."

    Inside vi number 6.

    Yang Hao and Little White Flower entered the bathroom together. They were nning on taking a bath, but before the hot water was fully drawn, Little White Flower began to exhibit her newfound knowledge.

    So the pair went from the bathroom to the bedroom, then from the bedroom to the balcony, finally ending up on the terrace...

    Little White Flower had set up a swing there, usually enjoying sitting on it to feel the breeze and look at the stars and the moon.

    But now, the swing found a whole new use, swaying lusciously!

    The terrace waspletely soundproof, and initially, Little White Flower tried to contain herself.

    After a while, she found it hard to hold back, having to remind, "Mr. Yang, my mom is still downstairs!"

    "Can you please be gentler!"

 Chapter 336 294, Ou wants to bear all this for her daughter! (Ask for monthly pass)

    Little White Flower wouldn''t have to remind me, though.

    After hearing her words, Yang Hao got even more energized, it''s like having a double buff, which was quite a thrill to think about.

    In the room below, huh?

    Then listen closely!

    Yang Hao could also use this opportunity to demonstrate his superior abilities in this area.

    Matters like these are indeed very important to most women, especially for someone like Ou who''s at an age that''s hungry like a wolf.

    Master bedroom on the second floor.

    Chen Haiou had just taken a shower. She was initially lying on bed browsing her phone when sounds started drifting down from upstairs.

    She shook her head with a light smile. Since Mr. Yang was here, of course she could imagine what was going to happen, but she hadn''t expected it to be so urgentˇŞhad he even been in the house that long?

    But the sound...

    Was a bit too much, huh.

    She nced unconsciously at the time on her phone, thinking it should all be over in at most ten minutes.

    And for men of Mr. Yang''s age, probably just once would be it!

    However, Ou clearly underestimated Mr. Yang''s capabilities!

    Ten minutes.

    Twenty minutes.

    Thirty minutes...

    Time passed by the minute, yet the sounds from upstairs continued without a break!

    Chen Haiou was shocked.

    Her eyes wide and round.

    It was rare for a man of that age to possess such stamina.

    For a moment she didn''t know whether she should feel happy for her daughter or for herself!

    Initially, Ou started with the mindset: let''s see if you''ve got what it takes.

    Gradually, images filled her mind and she unconsciously imagined herself in the scenario.

    Shey on the wicker chair on the balcony where she could hear the sounds even more clearly...

    The swing on the terrace still swayed non-stop.

    The lounger also began to rock back and forth, and Ou started to employ her traditional skills. Find adventures at empire

    After a while, the sounds from upstairs finally stopped.

    Ou copsed onto the wicker chair, liquid slowly trailing down her full, smooth thighs.

    This Mr. Yang was unreasonably robust!

    Could he really be just thirty-five years old?

    Chen Haiou couldn''t help but wonder.

    Upstairs.

    Yang Hao carried Little White Flower back to the bedroom.

    She had experienced a double take-off on the swing, and her tender white face still held a blush that had not yet faded.

    This Little White Flower had finally experienced the joy within.

    Indeed, just as Mr. Yang had told her before, apart from the initial moment, it became more and more pleasurable afterwards. Mr. Yang wasn''t lying!!

    The next morning.

    Chen Haiou personally prepared breakfast and then sent a message to Yang toe downstairs with her daughter for breakfast.

    But after waiting a while, only Yang himself came down.

    "Is Ruohan still sleeping?"

    In fact, Chen Haiou had already guessed her daughter probably wouldn''t be able to get up because the noises from upstairs had persisted intermittently until past three in the morning.

    If nothing unexpected, it must have been three rounds, with each roundsting forty to fifty minutes, which was a tremendous test of physical strength. At one point, she worried that her daughter wouldn''t be able to handle it and considered taking her daughter''s ce in enduring this all.

    So it was quite normal for her daughter to be sleeping at this time. In fact, she thought Yang wouldn''te down either.

    But as a "mother-inw" it was her duty to prepare breakfast, whether they ate it was up to them.

    As a result, Yang came down, but her own daughter did not.

    She discreetly assessed Yang''s energy, which seemed surprisingly good; there was none of that feeling as if his body had been hollowed out.

    This guy must be a monster!

    After that long ordeal, he could still rise early full of energy!

    Another older man would surely still be sound asleep right now.

    No, if it had been another older man,st night would not have unfolded like that!

    "Morning, Ou,"

    Yang greeted the "mother-inw," who was only four years his senior, cheerfully.

    His effortsst night werergely driven by the fact that Ou was downstairs; he wanted to show her his prowess.

    "Ruohan''s still asleep, let''s eat first,"

    Yang Hao sat down in the dining room and casually responded to Chen Haiou''s question.

    "Hmm, young people do love to sleep in!"

    Chen Haiou quipped, though she knew today it wasn''t a matter of her daughter liking to sleep in.

    Yang Hao and the young "mother-inw" sat opposite each other. Since it was at home, she was only wearing pajamas. Although they were modest in design, the material was thin and clinging. Chen Haiou''s full figure made the pajamas appear taut, projecting an allure that suggested a ripened beauty still in bloom.

    "The wedding of my older sister''s child is tomorrow, Yang, you''re sure you''re going, right?"

    Chen Haiou served Yang Hao a bowl of congee and asked while passing it to him.

    "Yeah, didn''t we agree on that before!"

    The congee Chen Haiou had cooked was century egg and lean pork congee, its mild aroma wafting from the bowl in front of him was quite appetizing.

    "I''m just confirming it again."

    "After all, you''re busy with work, and there might be something urgenting up."

    Chen Haiou naturally hoped that Yang Hao would attend, as she and her daughter had been unable to hold their heads high in front of rtives and friends most of the time, yet Yang Hao''s presence at the wedding the next day could back them up.

    After all, he was indeed a billionaire CEO!

    The rtives and friends might not respect her and her daughter, but they should at least show some respect for money, right!

    "Work is just a small matter."

    Yang Hao waved his hand nonchntly.

    For a real entrepreneur, work naturallyes first. But for someone like Yang Hao, who had the ''System''s assistance, work came second!

    Enjoying life was the top priority!

    And under the big topic of enjoying life, chasing girls and showing off werepulsory courses.

    Moreover, he was nning to do a task on the side tomorrow because the rewards from the tasks were two skills that were very useful to him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    One skill could make his femalepanion''s happiness increase by three to five times.

    The other passive skill, which he liked to call "Maiden Killer,"plemented the passive skill "Matron Killer" of Prime Minister Cao.

    With these two powerful passives, plus the boost of his financial capabilities, Yang Hao felt that he should be more attractive than Tangseng. Wouldn''t the femme fatales want to eat him up by any means necessary!

    During breakfast, Yang Hao sent Wang Jingru a WeChat message, asking this Director Wang toe to Shanshui Manor too. Her negotiating skills were very strong due to her previous work experience, so Yang Hao nned to let her take the lead in discussing cooperation.

    Of course, the reason he wanted Wang Jingru toe was not only because she was usefulˇŞYang Hao also wanted to create an opportunity for this budding "aunt-inw" to spend time with him.

    With the buff from Prime Minister Cao, Yang Hao was quite confident about securing this aunt-inw.

    But the cunning old man wouldn''t take the initiative to strike; instead, he would wait for the fish to bite the hook voluntarily.

    That way, he could maintain a clear conscience by saying: Well, she seduced me!

    On the other side.

    Wang Jingru, who had received Yang Hao''s WeChat message, was quite puzzled. She didn''t understand why they had to talk about work in a vi district like Shanshui Manor.

    She even thought to herself if Mr. Yang had other ideas in mind, and maybe he was using work discussion as a pretext when in fact, he might have the intention of enforcing the unspoken rules...

    So when Wang Jingru saw the content of Yang Hao''s WeChat message, she was caught in a quandary. Naturally, she had a good impression of Mr. Yang. It wasn''t just herˇŞany woman would find it hard to remain unmoved.

    But the biggest hurdle in her heart was that he was her sister''s boyfriend!

    However, what Wang Xueru said to her at the hospital a few days earlier had given her an epiphany.

    In the end, Wang Xueru even expressed her hopes that Jingru could join in too!

    "Jingru, you should be going to work now, right? What are you daydreaming about?"

    Seeing her friend standing in front of the dressing mirror and daydreaming, Zheng Qianqian, who had just finished breakfast, asked curiously.

    As a travel blogger nning to live in Jiangcheng for a while, her initial n was to rent a ce. But now, her bestie''s residence had over two hundred square meters, saving her the trouble of rentingˇŞshe could just leech off her bestie''s luxurious "employee housing," and the two could keep each otherpany as well.

    "Mr. Yang asked me to go to Shanshui Manor!"

    Wang Jingru didn''t hide anything from her close friend.

    "Shanshui Manor is a vi area, right?"

    "Yes, it''s a top vi estate in Jiangcheng!"

    "So Mr. Yang is asking you to go to his house?" Zheng Qianqian, who stayed upte editing videosst night and was still sleepy, suddenly perked up.

    "He said it''s for a work discussion!"

    "A work discussion my ass. He must be up to no good!"

    "But Mr. Yang is indeed handsome, and such a young billionaire!"

    Zheng Qianqian couldn''t help but exim, "If it were me, I''d totally go for it!"

    "However, he seems to be your sister''s boyfriend, so thatplicates things..."

    Wang Jingru didn''t reply but took a deep breath and quietly returned to the main bedroom, heading to the walk-in closet. She chose a set of ck, semi-translucent lingerie withce trim and put it on.

    Although she didn''t know if anything would happen, she still needed to be fully prepared. Lingerie is very importantˇŞit''s like a skin in a video game. A good skin can provide a very different experience for the yer.

    After changing, she twirled in front of the mirror, confident about her figure.

    Even though she couldn''tpare with the young girls in terms of age, her body was Wang Jingru''s asset, with a mature charm those young girlscked!

    Then, she picked out a professional OL suit with care, perfectly capturing the aura of a mature andmanding woman.

    "Looks like you''re all set, Jingru!"

    When Wang Jingru appeared in the living room again, Zheng Qianqian couldn''t help but tease her with a chuckle.

    "Well, he did say it''s a work discussion, so of course I should dress professionally!"

    Although they were besties, Wang Jingru still didn''t want to admit it upfrontˇŞsome things are better said after they happen.

    "Sure, okay!"

    "I hope your work report goes well~"

    Zheng Qianqianughed and then added, "There''s a pharmacy outside theplex, make sure to prepare some contraceptive pills in advanceˇŞyou know, just in case!"

    "Cut it out!"

    Wang Jingru yfully red at her bestie in mock anger, but still, she hesitated for a moment and went into the pharmacy as she passed by.

 Chapter 337 295, Kidney-Deficient Young Master, Mr. Yangs Undercover (Asking for Monthly Tickets)

    When Wang Jingru arrived at Shanshui Manor at 9:30 a.m., she had taken a taxi. In fact, after joining Tianmei Media, with her status, she was entitled to a personal driver, but she didn''t want the driver to know about the affair today, so she didn''t call for him.

    Contrary to Wang Jingru''s expectations, the CEO, Yang Hao, was actually waiting at the entrance of the park to personally escort her in, a treatment that made Wang Jingru feel quite ttered.

    A man being so attentive to a woman all of a sudden must be up to something!

    It only made her more convinced of her own spection!

    Tense yet somewhat expectant, they were of the same generation, but among men her age, Yang Hao was definitely one of the best.

    Tall and imposing in stature, he had a dashing and unrestrained air about him.

    And with the power of money on his side, he fulfilled almost every fantasy a woman could have.

    Of course, Yang Hao had no idea about these messy thoughts going on in the "big sister-inw''s" head. He waited at the park entrance for her primarily because the security at Shanshui Manor was very strict, and it would have been troublesome for Wang Jingru to enter the park by herself.

    Secondly, and this was the main reason, Vi 19 where Su Jianye lived was quite close to the main entrance of the park. After meeting up with Wang Jingru, Yang Hao could walk there, using this time to exin her task for today.

    "Mr. Yang, so you wanted me toe here to negotiate?"

    After hearing Yang Hao''s exnation, Wang Jingru felt a tad disappointed. She was so prepared!

    Not only did she change into such a seductive lingerie set, but she also went to the pharmacy and bought the "Offspring-Ending Pill."

    You could say she was ready for everything, just waiting for Mr. Yang to pour in a few billions!

    However, it turned out that he had called her over for work, really for a project worth billions!

    She quickly adjusted her emotions and entered a work mindset, but the scale of the projectˇŞbeing worth several billionsˇŞstill made her nervous.

    In the film and television industry, she had participated in productions worth hundreds of millions, but she never led the negotiations, she was only involved.

    But now, ording to Yang Hao, she was to lead the negotiations for this project, which felt like a heavy responsibility on her shoulders.

    As they walked and talked, they soon arrived at the Su residence.

    Since Su Xiaoxi had sent a message in advance, she had been waiting at the gate for a while. After receiving Yang Hao and Wang Jingru, Su Jianye, with his son Su Hongxing, came out of the vi with smiles all over their faces.

    "Wee, Mr. Yang, to our humble home."

    "Who would have thought we''d be neighbors; such fate!"

    Su Jianye was in his fifties this year, slightly overweight but still looked spirited and not particrly greasy.

    Yang Hao shook hands with him and exchanged some pleasantries.

    "Mr. Yang, this is my son, Su Hongxing."

    After some formalities, Su Jianye introduced his son Su Hongxing to Yang Hao.

    "Mr. Yang, hello."

    Su Hongxing greeted him right away, but inside he was hostile toward the so-called investor his sister Su Xiaoxi brought in.

    After all, if this cooperation seeded, it would make him seem even more ipetent.

    They went inside.

    Su Jianye ushered Yang Hao and Wang Jingru into the tea room and personally poured tea for both of them.

    After a round of business ttery,

    Su Jianye broached the real matter at hand: "Xiaoxi mentioned that Mr. Yang is interested in investing in Xingyue Real Estate. I wonder how Mr. Yang would like to cooperate?"

    "Mr. Su, I''m not one for beating around the bush. How much investment does Xingyue Real Estate currently need to bring in?"

    Yang Hao asked bluntly.

    "Mr. Yang sure is straightforward."

    Su Jianyeughed and then held up a finger: "The ideal amount would be this figure!"

    "Ten billion?"

    The number was within Yang Hao''s expectations.

    Given the scale of Xingyue Real Estate, a small goal wouldn''t solve any real problems, and one hundred billion would turn the talk from investment to acquisition.

    Therefore, the likelihood was that the finger Su Jianye held up represented ten billion.

    This morning, Yang Hao had specially checked his ount bnce; he could move just over ten billion in personal funds.

    This money had been umted from various cashback tasks recently, so he actually could produce the ten billion.

    Moreover, this was a welfare mission. After the ten billion were invested, he would directly get twenty billion in return, making it thergest cashback he''d ever receive.

    Although it was guaranteed profit no matter how one sliced it, investment should always aim for maximizing returns, especially when talking about a massive one-time investment of ten billion!

    "Mr. Yang thinks it''s too much?"

    Su Hongxing, who had been silent up till then, suddenly spoke up with a counter-question. In truth, he''d been quietly observing Yang Hao, looking for an opportunity to sabotage the negotiations.

    Xingyue Real Estate needed investment but not the kind brought in by Su Xiaoxi!

    That was what Su Hongxing believed.

    With that goal in mind, his tone was inevitablyced with a hint of disdain.

    Yang Hao was unaware of the internal situation of the Su family. He nced at the elder son of the Su family and activated his upgraded "Fiery Eyes."

    Target Person: Su Hongxing

    Age: 31

    Business Ability: D

    Loyalty Level: D

    Kidney Energy Value: 45

    Uh...

    Even the friggin'' Kidney Energy Value!!

    This was the first time Yang Hao used the merged and upgraded "Insightful Eyes" and "Fiery Eyes" on a man.

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    When used on women, thest item showed wear and tear, but for men, it turned out to be Kidney Energy Value!

    And this elder son of the Su family had a Kidney Energy Value so low it was pitiful, presumably emptied by excessive indulgences.

    Furthermore, a "Double D" rating, is the lowest I''ve seen among everyone!

    That is to say, this young master of the Su family belongs to that typical good-for-nothing rich second generation!

    After understanding this information, Yang Haoughed. Naturally, he wouldn''t take the words of this good-for-nothing young master to heart.

    Guessing what his son was thinking, Su Jianye red fiercely at the good-for-nothing young master!

    "Isn''t there a meeting at thepany? Go to thepany first!"

    Su Jianye thought his son would only cause more trouble if he stayed, so he wanted to send him away.

    "It''s not an important meeting, I''m not going!"

    Su Hongxing naturally didn''t want to leave and immediately shook his head.

    "Young Director Su must be more interested in this coboration."

    "If so, just stay!"

    Yang Hao actually spoke up for Su Hongxing, seeing that keeping this good-for-nothing young master around would only benefit him without any downside.

    A "Double D" rating basically equates to having a teammate that''s a pig!

    Seeing Yang Hao speak up for his son, Su Jianye no longer urged Su Hongxing to leave, continuing with the previous topic, "Currently, Xingyue Real Estate is indeed about a billion short in funding."

    "Mr. Yang, if you could make a one-time investment of a billion, we can discuss the conditions in detail."

    "Investing a billion is no problem!"

    "But I want to know what kind of return I can get?"

    Yang Hao expressed his stance directly.

    At the same time, he activated the "Listening to Heartbeats" skill.

    This skill can be used on three people per day.

    Right now, Yang Hao used it directly on the three members of the Su family.

    Su Jianye: Mr. Yang is quite straightforward; seems like we have a chance to strike this coboration.

    Su Xiaoxi: How about we start with offering five percent equity to test his bottom line?

    Su Hongxing: This f*cking idiot really ns to invest? Has Su Xiaoxi slept with him? How can the negotiations be progressing so fast!

    Hearing the inner thoughts of the three Su family members, Yang Hao couldn''t help but nce at Su Hongxing, thinking to himself: The Kidney-Deficient Young Master really has animosity towards me!

    Just don''t know where this animosity ising from?

    "Mr. Yang, since you and Su are alumni, why don''t you two discuss the coboration matters? Su can represent me!"

    Su Jianye said cheerfully.

    His inner thoughts, however, were: The effect might be better if Su talks to him, and if ites to it, we can use the beauty trap!

    Su Hongxing: Su Xiaoxi again! Damn, does the old man really intend to leave the family wealth to this woman?

    Su Hongxing: I have to mess up this coboration, otherwise, what ce will there be for me in the group!

    Su Xiaoxi: This negotiation is likely to be tough, fortunately, I''ve made full preparations. First, we have to figure out Mr. Yang''s bottom line...

    Upon hearing their inner thoughts again, Yang Hao felt a bit frustrated because neither Su Jianye nor Su Xiaoxi had revealed how much equity they were prepared to offer.

    "In that case, let''s have Su and Director Wang talk!"

    "Director Wang can also represent me."

    Yang Hao directly pushed Wang Jingru forward, nning to listen in on the side, quietly eavesdropping on Su Xiaoxi''s inner thoughts.

    When Yang Hao said this, Su Xiaoxi subconsciously looked at Wang Jingru.

    Su Xiaoxi: Could this woman also be Yang''s mistress? It seems likely, otherwise, he wouldn''t give her such an important task!

    I wonder how many mistresses Yang actually has?

    Indeed, as soon as a man gets money, not one of them stays faithful!!

    While thinking this, Su Xiaoxi unconsciously nced at her own father.

    "Manager Su, an investment of a billion is no small sum; I need to first look at yourpany''s financial reports and the actual revenue situation..."

    Wang Jingru remained very professional and immediately applied pressure to Su Xiaoxi.

    "I''ve prepared all that."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Su Xiaoxi opened the briefcase on the table and took out a stack of documents to hand to Wang Jingru.

    Then she said, "Right now, several investment institutions are contacting us. Our intention is to finance a billion for five percent of the equity."

    Su Xiaoxi seemed to be stating her terms, but in reality, she was also informing Yang Hao and Wang Jingru that there were others interested in investing in Xingyue Real Estate, a basic tactic in negotiations.

    "Manager Su, do you have an electronic version of these documents? I need our financial team to look at them."

    Wang Jingru acted as if she hadn''t heard Su Xiaoxi''s words just now, asking her own question instead.

    Su Xiaoxi: This woman is a bit difficult; no wonder Yang let her talk with me!

    Su Jianye: It seems she came prepared; maybe we can really achieve a coboration!

    Well, it still has to be Su Xiaoxi''s vision, it seems my industries will be safer in her hands in the future.

    But still, I have to give some shares to Hongxing and Qianqian, let them not participate in the group management, just wait to divide the money, and they can live without worries for the rest of their lives.

    Su Hongxing: Damn, they''re really negotiating, if this coboration happens, Su Xiaoxi won''t climb onto my neck and shit on me!!

    I remember the old man saying, for ten billion at most ten percent of the shares would be transferred, I''ll spread the news that it''s fifteen percent.

    If Mr. Yang knows this, the deal will definitely fall through!

    Listening to the Kidney-Deficient Young Master''s inner thoughts, Yang Hao''s face immediately revealed a smile, silently rejoicing that he had spoken on his behalf and kept him around.

    This is just like having my own undercover agent!

    Xingyue Real Estate at its peak had surpassed a market value of forty billion, and now its market value has been greatly reduced, left with only about fourteen to fifteen billion.

    If I can get ten percent of the equity with ten billion, that would naturally be a huge bargain!

    After this round of turmoil in the real estate industry, Xingyue Real Estate''s remaining market value hase very close to its true value. Entering the market now would really be hitting rock bottom.

 Chapter 338 296, Director Wang, please restore it (asking for monthly tickets)

    After obtaining the crucial information, Yang Hao sent a message to Wang Jingru: "Negotiate for ten percent!"

    Experience tales at empire

    Wang Jingru picked up her phone, nced at it, and then nodded gently to Yang Hao.

    What followed was a game of wits between the two women. Normally, negotiations for suchrge-scale investments would span several rounds.

    However, the situation at hand was a bit different, with Xingyue Real Estate needing an injection of cash flow urgently, and the shares Yang Hao desired were within their affordable range.

    So, after a battle of words, the two women reached a preliminary intent for cooperation.

    Yang Hao invested ten billion and obtained ten percent of the shares in Xingyue Real Estate.

    "Mr. Yang, I look forward to our pleasant cooperation!"

    With the preliminary framework for cooperation established and Su Jianye, who had been silent throughout, stood up with a smile and shook hands with Yang Hao. Selling ten percent of Xingyue Real Estate shares for ten billion was just within his limit of endurance.

    "Pleasant cooperation."

    "However, I do have a small request."

    Yang Hao spoke as he shook hands with Su Jianye.

    "Please speak, Mr. Yang."

    Yang Hao hadn''t said a word during the negotiation, so it was within reason for him to make a small request now.

    "After the investment cooperation ispleted, I will also be a major shareholder of Xingyue Real Estate."

    "I hope Su can assume the position of the Group''s General Manager, which would give me a greater sense of security!"

    Yang Hao had learned during the earlier introduction that Su Xiaoxi''s position within Xingyue Real Estate was that of a Deputy General Manager.

    And the Kidney-Deficient Young Master was the General Manager, but with his "double D" rating, if Xingyue Real Estate continued to employ such a manager, Yang Hao''s ten billion investment might soon go to waste.

    Even though this was just a task for welfare and he would still profit immensely even if the ten billion werepletely lost, no one wanted their investment to evaporate so readily.

    After hearing Yang Hao''s words, Su Xiaoxi was slightly startled; she hadn''t expected Yang Hao to make such a request.

    The smile on Su Jianye''s face only grew. He had long lost patience with his inept son but hadn''t yet made a firm decision.

    Originally, after Su Xiaoxi had brought in Yang Hao as a major shareholder, Su Jianye had already been considering recing his useless son with his daughter, and now Yang Hao making the suggestion himself would help him divert some of his son''s resentment.

    See, it was the major shareholder who made the request!

    Offending the Kidney-Deficient Young Master was of no concern to Yang Hao. In fact, he had deliberately made the statement in front of him to p the guy''s face.

    Since the moment Yang Hao entered the Su family, that guy had cursed him in his heart no fewer than ten times!

    You can only curse andin in your heart, but I''ll openly disgust you to your face!

    "Since when is it your turn to make decisions about the affairs of our Xingyue Real Estate??"

    After hearing Yang Hao''s words, Su Hongxing, the Kidney-Deficient Young Master, could no longer sit still andshed out, pping the table.

    "Director Su, it seems that your noble son does not wee my investment in Xingyue Real Estate?"n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Yang Hao ignored the Kidney-Deficient Young Master and looked at Su Jianye instead.

    "Shut up!"

    "You have no say here!"

    "Get out of here!!"

    Su Jianye directed his scolding straight at Su Hongxing''s nose.

    "Dad, why should he..."

    "Get out now!!"

    Su Jianye harshly interrupted the Kidney-Deficient Young Master before he could finish his retort.

    Then, putting on a smile, Su Jianye turned back to Yang Hao and said, "I will ept Mr. Yang''s suggestion. From now on, Xiaoxi will be our group''s General Manager."

    Yang Hao shrugged with a smile: "Hmm, that will make me feel much more secure!"

    "By the way, the day Director Su takes office will be the same day my investment is deposited!"

    Having finished speaking, Yang Hao looked at the infuriated Kidney-Deficient Young Master with a chuckle.

    Su Hongxing: MMP, it must be that bitch Su Xiaoxi who slept with him, whispering sweet nothings in his ear!

    And she ims she''s never been in a rtionship, who knows how many men she has slept with!!

    "Director Su, let''s leave it at that for today."

    "We''ll let Director Wang and Manager Su handle the follow-up details."

    Yang Hao then shook hands with Su Jianye again.

    "I''ll see Mr. Yang out!"

    Su Jianye warmly escorted Yang Hao to the door.

    "Yang, thank you for your trust."

    Su Xiaoxi said earnestly.

    "Su, good luck!"

    "I hope you won''t let down my trust!"

    Yang Hao smiled and nodded.

    "Don''t worry, Yang. Xingyue Real Estate will only get better and better!"

    Su Xiaoxi assured him with a serious demeanor.

    Although they sold ten percent of the shares, the Su family remained thergest shareholder of Xingyue Real Estate, with a controlling share of fifty-two percent; therefore, no one wished for thepany to prosper more than the Su family.

    After seeing off Yang Hao and Wang Jingru,

    Su Jianye said to Su Xiaoxi as they walked back into the courtyard: "I will immediately call a board meeting to announce your appointment as the General Manager of the group."

    "Move forward with the cooperation as soon as possible!"

    "Alright."

    Su Xiaoxi nodded, feigningposure.

    Yet inside, she was thrilled to no end; the mentality of favoring males over females was particrly severe among both the rich and the poor in Hua Country.

    That was also the reason why the worthless brother was still put in the position of general manager by Su Jianye despite his ipetence.

    But this time, her father had finally made up his mind to officially support her. Su Xiaoxi''s efforts had always been for this day, and now her wish was finally fulfilled!

    Su Xiaoxi was somewhat grateful she had decided to attend the alumni celebration of her alma mater. She had originally gone with a hit-or-miss attitude but hadn''t expected to actually bring in a big shareholder like Yang Hao!

    "Dad, you can''t listen to that Yang guy!"

    "I may not have made notable contributions over these years, but I''ve certainly put in the hard work!"

    "The group is facing some difficulties now, but it''s mainly because of the poor economic climate, which has nothing to do with me!"

    "Anyone in this position would be the same!"

    Su Hongxing came out of the house with a gloomy face and said.

    "If you''re ipetent, just admit it, and don''t fucking talk about the macro environment!"

    Su Jianye red at his son in frustration, "In a bit, I''m going to hold a board meeting. Handle the handover with Xiaoxi gracefully and don''t embarrass me!"

    "Dad, give me another chance!"

    "I can definitely manage the group well."

    Su Hongxing was grabbing his father''s arm, begging.

    "Enough of your nonsense!"

    "You''ve heard it yourself, Mr. Yang is investing because he sees potential in your sister''s ability!"

    "If you can show me ten billion right now, you can keep your position as general manager!" Su Jianye said sternly.

    Upon hearing this, Su Hongxing was immediately at a loss for words. He too had been busy trying to drum up investmentstely, but let alone ten billion, he couldn''t even secure one billion!

    Now that even ordinary people were aware that real estate developers were having a hard time, which wealthy individual would want to put their money in real estate!

    So despite all his hustling, Su Hongxing hadn''t managed to secure a single penny.

    "Dad, if I were a woman, I could have made things crystal clear with Yang!"

    "Too bad, I''m not a woman!"

    "If Yang liked men, I would have offered myself without hesitation!"

    Su Hongxing started to speak sarcastically about his sister Su Xiaoxi, insinuating that she secured the investment by offering sexual favors.

    "Don''t fucking prattle on!"

    "Tidy yourself up ande to thepany with me!"

    Su Jianye cursed out without wanting to bother with his useless son any longer. Although he was unaware if his daughter had engaged in that kind of transaction with Yang Hao, it didn''t matter to him. What was important was that his daughter had secured the investment, and Xingyue Real Estate could escape from its predicament.

    Su Xiaoxi looked at Su Hongxing with disdain: "Just because you are incapable doesn''t mean others are!"

    "My investment efforts are based on merit, not the kind of methods you''re implying!"

    "To put it inly, if sleeping could bring in ten billion, that too would be a form of capability, okay!"

    "You admitted it!"

    "You fucking slept with Yang!"

    Su Hongxing cursed with his mouth askew.

    "Okay, enough, both of you. We''re going to thepany now!"

    Su Jianye scolded sternly with a stern face, then went to the changing room to change clothes.

    Su Xiaoxi, on the other hand, was making a phone call to the side, not wanting to deal with her worthless brother anymore.

    On the other side.

    Yang Hao and Wang Jingru returned to Tianmei Media together. Since Yang Hao did not drive, they casually hailed a cab.

    The driver was using a BYD Qin, the model from 798, with slightly cramped space in the back, which made Wang Jingru, the "aunt-inw," sit very close to Yang Hao.

    She could smell the strong scent of male hormones emanating from Mr. Yang, very alluring to her, and it made her feel an urge to rest her head against him.

    Especially since the ride-share driver was driving a bit aggressively, the asional sharp turn would cause her body to involuntarily lean towards Yang Hao''s side.

    Another turn came, and this time, to avoid a battery car, the driver made arger and more violent turn. Due to the powerful inertia, Wang Jingru lost her bnce and fell right into Yang Hao''s arms!

    "Are you okay?"

    Yang Hao wrapped one arm around the slender waist of his "aunt-inw" and lowered his head to sniff the faint scent of her hair.

    "Uh, I''m fine."

    When her body tipped over, Wang Jingru instinctively reached out to grab something, and her handnded on Yang Hao''s thigh, while the other pressed against his chest.

    Her hands experienced two different sensations: one began soft before hitting something hard, while the other felt enticingly stic from start to finish, making her reluctant to move her hand away.

    However, when the hand on his thigh identally brushed against something it shouldn''t have, her fingers contracted slightly, and she tried to retract her hand.

    But arge hand covered hers, clearly implying there was no need for her to move away...

    At the same time, a deep male voice sounded near her ear: "Director Wang, you should be responsible!"

    "Please reverse it!!"

    "Ah??"

    Wang Jingru raised her head slightly, opening her small mouth in surprise.

    Reverse it??

    Was he suggesting she make that erged thing shrink back down?

    But how is one supposed to reverse that in a car???

    Of course, location wasn''t the issue; the problem was that there was a driver in the car!

    In such a cramped space, this was far more challenging than negotiation!

 Chapter 339 297, The Three Wang Sisters, Neat and Tidy (Requesting Monthly Votes)

    "Sorry about that, just now some idiot on an electric scooter suddenly darted out!"

    "Miss, are you okay?"

    At this moment, the ride-sharing driver began to exin.

    "I''m fine."

    Wang Jingru replied in a low voice, thinking to herself that she actually needed to thank him. If it weren''t for his death-defying driving skills, her rtionship with Mr. Yang couldn''t have progressed further.

    However, the ride-sharing driver''s words interrupted the exchange between Yang Hao and his sister-inw, and the flirtatious atmosphere was disrupted.

    But fortunately, due to Yang Hao''s assertiveness, the sister-inw''s hand remained there, and she was still in Yang Hao''s arms.

    At that moment, Yang Hao''s position was right behind the driver, with a seat acting as a barrier, so the driver couldn''t see the little movements below, but he could see through the rearview mirror that Wang Jingru was lying in Yang Hao''s arms.

    To these ride-sharing drivers, such scenarios were nothing unusual, as some couples they picked up would even start kissing in the car.

    One of his colleagues, because he was so engrossed in watching through the center mirror, even rear-ended the car in front!

    "Move your hand inside."

    Mr. Yang quietly instructed Director Wang on what to do.

    "Huh?"

    Wang Jingru''s cheeks turned crimson as she pleaded softly, "Mr. Yang, can''t we wait till we get back to the office?"

    "No!"

    Yang Hao tly refused, then added righteously, "You caused this, so you must take responsibility!"

    "Oh."

    Wang Jingru looked up at Yang Hao with a somewhat wistful gaze, biting her red lip gently.

    But momentster, she followed Mr. Yang''s instructions and slipped her hand inside.

    The next moment, she felt a full sensation in her palm that greatly startled the sister-inw.

    Although she couldn''t see to believe, the feeling was far superior to that of her ex-husband Sun Jixing.

    She couldn''t imagine how delightful it would be to use it for ying cards...

    The ride-sharing driver still drove at a fast pace, cursing now and then at those who rode their electric scooters haphazardly.

    Actually, most people shared the same sentiment as him.

    When I''m driving, all the electric scooter riders are idiots!

    When I''m on an electric scooter, all the drivers are idiots!

    Director Wang, clever with her hands, managed to give Yang Hao a rather enjoyable feeling even in such dreadful conditions.

    But with Yang Hao''s current physical condition, just this level of interaction was not enough to make a transaction worth several hundred million!

    "Master, how much did you buy this for?"

    Yang Hao suddenly asked.

    "79,800, really a great deal!"

    "My friend bought it for over 110,000st year!"

    The driver said proudly.

    "100,000, sell this car to me!"

    "Huh???"

    The driver thought he had heard wrong: "What did you say??"

    "I said I''ll give you 100,000 for this car!"

    "I can transfer the money to you right away," Yang Hao stated indifferently.

    "Big brother, you''re joking, right?"

    "You can get it from the 4s store now for probably less than 79,800, with government subsidies and maybe even a discount."

    The driver shook his head, naturally thinking Yang Hao was joking with him.

    "I''m just asking if you''re selling?"

    "If you are, I''ll transfer the money immediately," Yang Hao said without wasting any more words.

    "Huh?"

    "Big brother, are you serious??"

    The driver braked abruptly and pulled over to the side of the road.

    He turned his head with a look of shock and stared at Yang Hao.

    "Bank ount number!"

    "Hold onˇ­"

    Seeing that Yang Hao didn''t seem to be joking, the driver got serious, opened his phone gallery to find the photo of his bank card he had taken previously, and recited the numbers on it.

    "Big brother, why do you want my car?"

    "Wouldn''t it be better to buy a new one from the 4s store?"

    After saying his bank ount number, the driver still mumbled to himself, in fact, he still didn''t really believe the big brother was serious about spending 100,000 on his car.

    A new car clearly costs only 79,800, yet he was spending 100,000 on a second-hand car, why!!

    But the eyes of this big brother looked unusually sincere, and he didn''t seem to be trying to fool him, so he decided to give it a shot and recited his bank ount number, after all, it wouldn''t affect anything.

    Ding.

    While the driver was lost in thought, he suddenly received a text message from the bank.

    [Your ount ending in 0915 at Jian Bank has received a transfer of 100,000.00 yuan]

    What the fuck!!

    "Big brother, you really transferred the money!!"

    The driver looked at Yang Hao with a face full of shock.

    "Leave your mobile number, someone will contact you tomorrow for the transfer of ownership."

    "Now, get out of my car!!"

    Yang Hao replied expressionlessly.

    "Yes, yes, yes!"

    The driver nodded repeatedly, left his phone number and name, and quickly got out of the car.

    Yang Hao moved from the back seat to the driver''s seat, while Director Wang sensibly moved to the passenger''s seat.

    Then Yang Hao stepped on the gas and drove the car towards the suburbs.

    Standing on the side of the road, the driver watched his 798 gradually disappear into the flow of traffic, still feeling somewhat unreal.

    What the fuck!

    I haven''t been scammed, have I!!

    Could the message be fake?

    Otherwise, how could such good fortune happen to me?

    With this thought, he hurriedly opened the Jian Bank app to check his ount bnce.

    It was indeed over a hundred thousand!

    It''s real!

    Big brother didn''t lie to me!

    Which means, I made twenty thousand in one shot, and I can even get a new car!

    Overwhelmed with excitement, he took out his phone to call his wife, "Wife, I''ve got the car."

    "I''m taking you to eat at Yang''s Hot Pot that you''ve always wanted to try!"

    "Haven''t found money, no, it''s like finding money..."

    "Twenty thousand!!"

    After ending the call with his wife.

    He dialed his fellow rideshare driver friend, "Ganzi, do you believe I made twenty thousand today?"

    "To tell you the truth, I''m still dazed!"

    "But this really happened, some big brother spent a hundred thousand on my 798!"

    "Yes, a hundred thousand!"

    "The money is in the ount already!"

    "I''ll treat you guyster, yep, we must have a feast!!"

    Inside the BYD Qin.

    Yang Hao drove towards Binjiang Park.

    A few days ago when he was driving Wang Bingru, she moved her thigh to the left, allowing his hand to rest there.

    But today when driving Wang Jingru, she extended her hand over, and Mr. Yang instructed Director Wang not to withdraw her hand, and continue with the action they had started in the backseat.

    So, Director Wang, sitting in the passenger seat, started fiddling with the gearshift, only she shifted gears rather quickly, sometimes distracting Mr. Yang who was driving.

    He remembered a highway slogan: Drive safe, don''t touch legs, six points deducted for touching!

    Now he felt that his understanding of the slogan was rather shallow.

    He thought it was just a warning to the male drivers!

    In fact, it was a double entendre!!

    It was also warning the female passengers in the front seat!

    Yep, female hooligans, behave yourselves!

    Don''t touch legs randomly!!

    Since it was working hours.

    Binjiang Park was quite deserted, with only the asional sight of men and women interacting in the small woods.

    Ptui!

    Running off to the outskirts'' Binjiang Park at this time of day, most of these rtionships weren''t aboveboard!

    In the woods, Yang Hao caught sight of a couple cuddling up and inwardly he sneered.

    Then he ced his hand on Director Wang''s head, inhaling the faint scent of shampoo from her hair strands and whispered softly, "Mhm, go faster."

    At this moment, Director Wang, taken aback, could only respond to Mr. Yang with actions.

    If you were standing in front of the BYD Qin, you would see the back of a head bobbing up and down.

    Some time passed.

    The two moved from the front seats to the back, and the 798''s BYD Qin also started its dance mode...

    Ding!

    A close rtionship with Wang Jingru detected.

    Initiating close rtionship person handling procedure.

    Name: Wang Jingru

    Age: 34 years old

    Comprehensive Quality Score: 81 points

    (Note 1: As the number of NPCs exceeds five, only those with a Comprehensive Quality Score of above 90 can be converted into an NPC. This person does not meet the requirements for NPC conversion!)

    (Note 2: A Comprehensive Quality Score of 80-89 points allows for direct conversion to a mini-boss.)

    (Note 3: Defeating a mini-boss may result in the random drop of cash, Skill Cards, Industry Cards, etc., with rewards refreshing once a week!)

    Ding!

    Mini-boss conversion sessful!

    Mini-boss Wang Jingru is now online!

    Reward 1: Exclusive maintenance fund for mini-boss Wang Jingru of 188 million yuan!

    Reward 2: Upon defeating mini-boss Wang Jingru for the first time, 188 million yuan in cash is awarded!

    The storm subsided.

    The System''s voice came as expected.

    Mhm, another mini-boss!

    Just like Xu Meizhu.

    Equally awarded Yang Hao 188 million in cash and another 188 million as an exclusive mini-boss maintenance fund!

    But unlike the innocent Xu Meizhu, this aunt was a mature beauty with a child, so there were no extra rewards. However, the experience waspletely different. The aunt was obviously more lubricated; with her richer experience and high cooperation level, many things didn''t need to be taught by Yang Hao. Just a light pat on her buttocks, and she knew it was time to change positions...

    "Mr. Yang, what about Xueru?"

    After their lengthy moment of relishing the experience, Wang Jingru adjusted her clothes and asked in a low voice.

    "Let nature take its course!"

    Yang Hao didn''t want to be too direct about this kind of thing. Based on his understanding of the beautiful Wang Xueru, he believed she wouldn''t mind, otherwise she wouldn''t have personally pushed Wang Bingru towards him.

    So now, the three sisters of the Wang Family were all ounted for.

    Someday, there might well be an exciting scene where the three sisters join forces against Mr. Yang!

    But that would require the sisters to prepare themselves mentally, they shouldn''t rush it.

    "Mr. Yang, isn''t this car a bit of a waste?"

    Actually, Wang Jingru had been wanting to say this all along; the two of them could have gone to another ce, there was no need to insist on buying the car!

    Yang Hao chuckled, then hugged the delicate waist of this aunt and said, "Not a waste at all, this money is well spent!"

    For a super-rich guy like Yang Hao, spending a hundred thousand is like spending a dime, or even less so. After all, with the System, it''s like having a money-printing machine.

    And the unique atmosphere in the rideshare earlier is something not even all the money can buy. Yang Hao wanted to prolong that feeling, so he took the initiative to purchase the car.

    So for him, he wasn''t buying a car, but rather an atmosphere.

    He had experienced the joyride many times before, but it was always inrger vehicles, like the U8 and Wenjie M9 and such.

    However, thepact space of the BYD Qin provided him with a fresh experience, quite a different encounter.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om

    Therefore, in his view, the money spent was a huge bargain!

 Chapter 340 298 and 798 buses can jump joyfully too! (Asking for monthly passes)

    Seeing Yang Hao act so nonchnt, Wang Jingru realized that a hundred thousand yuan in the eyes of a super-wealthy person was not at all the same concept as it was in her eyes.

    She thought a hundred thousand yuan was a lot, but to him, it probably didn''t even count as money.

    "Let''s go for a walk by the river!"

    Yang Hao had been to Binjiang Park many times, but always in a car. Today the weather was nice, and he wanted to take a stroll by the river.

    While passing through that grove of trees, they identally encountered a couple getting frisky, except that the woman was rather harsh on the eyes, weighing around two hundred kilograms, while the man was skinny, appearing to weigh only about 110 or 120 kilograms.

    This body even dares to operate a tank!

    Brother, awesome!!

    Yang Hao silently marveled to himself.

    Then, he couldn''t help but consider the possibility: if this female tank turned into a Bodhisattva, wouldn''t it directly liberate this brother on the spot??

    Wang Jingru, who was actually quite conservative-minded, blushed at the idental scene, thinking to herself if it was really that hard to get a hotel room!

    But then she immediately thought about herself.

    It''s not about not being able to afford a hotel, but rather that doing it outdoor offered better value for money!

    Hand in hand, the two of them felt the breeze by the river, genuinely resembling a loving couple.

    Wang Jingru even took out her phone for a selfie, capturing the beautiful moment, knowing that opportunities like these might be very rare in the future, especially since Mr. Yang had too many women around him.

    "Mr. Yang, it seems like the real estate industry isn''t doing so well now."

    Although Wang Jingru didn''t know much about the real estate industry, she was aware that some major developers were experiencing trouble and housing prices nationwide were falling, making it not an ideal time to enter the market.

    "I know, but now is a good opportunity to buy low, and besides, Xingyue Real Estate''s main business ismercial real estate, which is quite different from traditional real estatepanies."

    Yang Hao found an excuse, naturally, he couldn''t mention the System.

    Wang Jingru felt that her understanding and thinking were not on the same level as him. Since Mr. Yang was acting this way, there must be good reason for it, so she didn''t continue the topic.

    After wandering by the river for a while longer, they returned to the car. Wang Jingru thought Yang Hao would head straight back to the office, but instead, he took her to the backseat.

    "Hmm, we''ve bought the car, let''s not waste it!"

    Elder Sister''s Husband was in good form, and Yang Hao felt he could go for another eight hundred rounds.

    But Wang Jingru, the stunning maturedy, was utterly shocked. Was this a 35-year-old man? He had just finished not long ago and he was ready again?

    Moreover, thest round had been of such high quality!

    Compared to Sun Jixing, her ex-husband, Mr. Yang was simply on a different level. She hadn''t known true pleasure throughout their long marriage, but just now, Mr. Yang had given her an experience of boundless joy.

    And now, she was about to have another taste of such pleasure...

    Indeed, no wonder her sister insisted on keeping Mr. Yang, this was about more than just money!

    Joy, oh joy!

    Life is short!

    And joy is very important!!

    A momentter, the BYD Qin with the 798 tes started rocking again!

    However, the car''s suspension wasn''t great, the rocking rhythm wasn''t particrly smooth, and many times Yang Hao couldn''t use the springiness of the suspension to his advantage.

    The designers and engineers probably never imagined that someone would enjoy their BYD Qin in such a spirited way.

    On the other side of the road, a BMW 3 series was parked by the curb. Its driver was transfixed by the irregrly rocking BYD Qin while smoking one cigarette after another.

    He couldn''t understand: he was driving a BMW and hadn''t managed to find a girl to enjoy the car with, yet here was someone in a BYD rocking it more than anyone!

    All he was curious about now was the woman''s appearance inside the car.

    Hmm, it must be a tank!

    The man thought to himself and ended up waiting for almost an hour until the back door of the BYD finally opened.

    And then he was dumbfounded.

    MD, where''s the promised tank?

    This is a Porsche, dammit!

    The man''s eyes nearly popped out at the sight of that graceful silhouette and absolutely beautiful profile.

    Driving a BYD, he managed to pick up a girl of this caliber?

    His gaze then fell on the tall man.

    I must be his disciple!

    I frickin'' need to be his disciple!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

    The man internally screamed, and once the BYD drove away, he immediately started his car and followed...

    The next day.

    It was Wang Xiaogang''s big wedding day.

    Since she had to provide the wedding car, Chen Haiou arrived at the Wang Family''s home early and parked her vehicle downstairs while the weddingpany started to decorate the brand new Rolls-Royce Cullinan with car flowers.

    As the lead car, it required particrly meticulous work with many decorations to attach.

    Chen Haiou, concerned that the weddingpany''s staff might scratch the paint, watched closely.

    "Ou, you came pretty early!"

    At that moment, a middle-aged woman approached downstairs. Seeing Chen Haiou, she immediately greeted her with a beaming smile.

    "Elder Sister, you''re also quite early."

    This woman was Chen Haiou''s second older sister, Chen Haiying.

    She hadn''te by herself; a middle-aged man with a goatee followed behind her, her husband Liu Changhe, which made him Chen Haiou''s brother-inw.

    "As his aunts, we naturally need toe early to help with Xiaogang''s wedding!"

    "I didn''t expect you to be here so early, but why haven''t you gone upstairs?"

    "Isn''t it obvious? I''m admiring the luxury cars, what else!"

    Liu Changhe chimed in, then sighed, "Elder Sister''s Husband has really gone all out, actually hiring a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. And it''s red tooˇŞso rare!"

    "Ou, let me tell you, just look at the car and don''t you dare touch it. If you so much as scratch the paint, you won''t be able to afford it!"

    Liu Changhe''s warning seemed well-intentioned, but his gaze kept roaming over Chen Haiou, the younger sister-inw.

    Both he and Wang Decai, the Elder Sister''s Husband, harbored simr thoughts.

    Chen Haiou, the young aunt with the beautiful face and graceful figure, now without a man, they all wanted to ''take care of'' her.

    Just like Wang Decai, Liu Changhe thought about keeping a mistress, butcked the financial strength. He had previously made overt and covert moves on Chen Haiou and had been fiercely rebuffed by our Sister Ou twice, causing him to behave himself afterward.

    But the more unattainable she seemed, the itchier his heart grew. Every time they met, he wanted to unt his presence or show off in front of this beautiful young aunt.

    Liu Changhe might have been better off keeping quiet, but after what he said, Chen Haiou casually leaned against the car door: "This car is mine. Even if the paint peels off or it gets smashed, that''s my own business!"

    Among all the rtives, only her elder sister, Chen Haiyan, was respected by Chen Haiou. It could be said that their mutual respect and the cherished sisterly bond were reciprocal.

    As for the other rtives, in Chen Haiou''s eyes, they were no different from enemies. When she was at her lowest, they all kicked her while she was down, mocking and ridiculing her.

    So Chen Haiou certainly wasn''t going to give Liu Changhe the time of day.

    "Your car??"

    "Ou, you shouldn''t be drinking so early in the morning. You''re talking nonsense like you''re drunk!"

    Liu Changhe didn''t believe a word and wore a sneering smile on his face.

    "Stop joking, Ou."

    "I heard this car is worth millions. Where did you get the money to buy it?!"

    Chen Haiying also chimed in.

    Before Chen Haiou could even speak, a staff member who was decorating the car pitched in: "Sister, you''re mistaken."

    "This red Cullinan is thetest model, fully loaded. It costs almost ten million once it''s on the road!"

    The employee from the weddingpany was just casually sharing the info, but his words shocked Chen Haiying, who didn''t know much about cars and thought it might be worth just a few millions.

    She never expected it to be a luxury car valued at ten million!

    "So expensive, actually ten million!"

    "This could buy an exceptionally good house in Jiangcheng!"

    Chen Haiying expressed her astonishment.

    "That''s why I said, only super-rich people can afford this car!"

    Liu Changhe followed up, then turned to look at Chen Haiou again: "Now, herees the question, Ou, you say this car is yours, are you a super-rich person?"

    Hearing this, Chen Haiouughed: "Indeed, I''m no super-rich person!"

    "But that doesn''t prevent me from owning this Rolls-Royce Cullinan!"

    As she spoke, she casually took out the car keys, unlocked the car with style, and then sat inside!

    Seeing this, both Liu Changhe and Chen Haiying were dumbstruck, with faces full of shock.

    "Ou, this... this ten million Rolls-Royce Cullinan really belongs to you??"

    Regaining her senses, Chen Haiying still wore a face of disbelief, refusing to believe that her younger sister could buy a luxury car worth ten million!

    "It must be borrowed!"

    "Though, being able to borrow it is also a skill!"

    "It''s just not known how much you, Ou, had to give in return?" Liu Changhe sneered, a lewd smile appearing on his face.

    Chen Haiou gave her sleazy second brother-inw a contemptuous look, took out the vehicle registration from the storage box, and flung it at his face: "Can you read? See for yourself who owns this car!"

    "So you won''t be spewing nonsense like a dog that can''t spit out ivory!"

    Liu Changhe subconsciously caught the vehicle registration, and when he saw the name on it, the lewd smile on his face immediately froze.

    "Chen Ruohan."

    "This car is actually Ruohan''s??"

    Liu Changhe''s narrow eyes instinctively widened, and his mouth twitched slightly. He was having difficulty epting this fact.

    "It really is in Ruohan''s name!"

    Chen Haiying, who hade closer to see the registration, immediately furrowed her brows: "Isn''t Ruohan just a sophomore in college? How could she afford such an expensive car at such a young age??"

    Chen Haiou did not immediately mention Yang Hao, letting a third party deliver the blow was never as satisfying: "Ruohan has signed with the biggest entertainmentpany in Jiangcheng. Soon, you''ll be seeing her on TV!"

    Chen Haiou actually didn''t answer the question directly but instead dropped the bombshell that Chen Ruohan had signed with Tianmei Media.

    For ordinary people, this was definitely a bragging right, as Tianmei Media is a nationally known film and television productionpany and thergest entertainment firm in Jiangcheng.

    Sure enough, after hearing Chen Haiou''s words, both Chen Haiying and Liu Changhe were stunned.

    "This..."

    "Is that true??"

    After a moment, they came back to their senses. The news had given them a great shock, as if a poor rtive had suddenly struck it rich.

    And it made them feel worse than anyone else!

    "Do you think such a thing can be faked?"

    Chen Haiou''s lips curved in a cold smirk: "What would be the point of boasting today if I couldn''t make it a reality afterward??"

    "

 Chapter 341 299, Mr. Yangs Wedding Show-off Diary (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

    "So, you basically basked in Ruohan''s glory,"

    Chen Haiying''s gaze wasplex, filled with envy but even more with jealousy. Her daughter had just graduated from college this year and was still job hunting, far from basking in any gloryˇŞshe even had to chip in money every month.

    And here her own sister had managed to drive a Rolls-Royce thanks to her daughter!

    Both having daughters, why was the gap between them so wide? Not to mention she had a man, whereas her sister didn''t!

    He subconsciously nced at the man of his own household, Liu Changhe, whose face was naturally quite unsightly after being publicly humiliated.

    He had actually harbored fantasies about his little sister-inw, who was after all without a man. If one day she encountered some difficulties and turned to him, he could take the opportunity to make demands.

    But now that she was driving a Rolls-Royce, his little fantasies had been utterly shattered. He hadn''t been able to take advantage when Chen Haiou was struggling, to say nothing now that her days were much better.

    "Haiou, don''t stand downstairs anymore, let''s go up together!"

    Chen Haiying grasped her sister''s arm, feigning great enthusiasm even though she was consumed with jealousy inside. If her niece, Chen Ruohan, really became a big star, she would indeed have to cling tightly to her sister''s coattails.

    Being a star was lucrative and came with high social status. If she yed her cards right, she might even get to share in the glow in the future.

    "You guys go ahead."

    "I''ll go up after they finish sticking the decals. Some glues shouldn''t stick to the paint, after all, the paintwork is quite expensive, right, Brother-inw?"

    Chen Haiou threw another nce at Liu Changhe when she said this, but he just walked into the building without uttering a word.

    "Haiou, you shouldn''t stoop to his level!"

    "He doesn''t know anything!"

    Chen Haiying didn''t follow inside. Instead, she stayed downstairs with her sister. Times had changed, and now her sister had struck it rich, so her attitude couldn''t remain as it once was. She also needed to try to mend their rtionship as much as possible.

    Chen Haiou certainly knew what kind of person her older sister wasˇŞno one understood better than she did the business of climbing up and kicking down, tailoring one''s sails to the wind. So, despite her inner disdain for her sister''s overtures, the sensation of being sought after was secretly pleasing, giving her the feeling of finally being able to hold her head high and breathe easy.

    "Haiou, you just mentioned that Ruohan will be on TV, what show is it?"

    Chen Haiying asked, curious.

    "It''s that ''My Idol'' show on Jiangcheng Satellite TV. However, the show is produced by Tianmei Media, which is thepany Ruohan is signed with. So our Ruohan won''t do poorly, but I can''t say anymoreˇ­"

    ''My Idol'' was about to start filming soon, and Yang Hao and Chen Haiou had mentioned it a few times in prior casual conversations.

    Although Yang Hao didn''t specify what rank Chen Ruohan would achieve, just based on the rtionship between her daughter and Yang Hao, not to mention winning first ce, at least the top three seemed well within reach.

    That was what Chen Haiou believed.

    "Ruohan is really something. I always said when she was little that she inherited your artistic talent. Who would have thought she''d surpass the master!"

    Even though Chen Haiying had no idea what an idol was, she still praised buoyantly with a smile.

    However, her remarks weren''t entirely ttery; Little White Flower Chen Ruohan had indeed inherited her mother''s artistic genes.

    The reason Chen Haiou didn''t let her daughter pursue an artistic path initially was based on her own life experiences. She knew that walking the path of art without money or connections could be too arduous.

    But genes are a powerful thing. Even after attending an ordinary undergraduate college, Chen Ruohan ultimately took the artistic route.

    Fortunately, she met Yang Hao just as she was starting out!

    The sisters stood downstairs chatting intermittently, and before long, a group of people surrounded Wang Xiaogang as they came down from the building.

    "Aunt, we''re going to head to the new house first, sorry for the trouble of having you drive me there."

    Wang Xiaogang said politely to Chen Haiou.

    "Get in the car."

    "Today, I''m here to serve you, so no need for politeness!"

    Chen Haiou had a good impression of her nephew Wang Xiaogang; even though he wasn''t very capable, he was very respectful toward her.

    "Haiou, you didn''t eat this morning, did you?"

    "I brought you some milk, eggs, and sausages, just make do with a bite."

    Chen Haiyan handed over a stic bag, showing her thoughtful consideration.

    Wang Decai followed behind the crowd, standing with Liu Changhe. The two brothers-inw were both sneakily ncing at their sister-inw Chen Haiou with the corners of their eyes, but neither dared to approach her for a chat.

    Shanshui Manor.

    Chen Ruohan applied a faux-natural light makeup, changed into a brand-new goose yellow dress, and donned a pair of clean white shoes on her feet. This outfit perfectlyplemented her Little White Flower demeanor, making her look youthful, beautiful, and with a hint of modesty.

    She waited at the entrance of themunity for a moment, and soon a brand-new purple Maserati Presidente slowly came to a stop beside her.

    Chen Ruohan was puzzled, when her dearly thought of Mr. Yang stepped out of the car.

    "Mr. Yang, did you buy another new car?"

    Little White Flower, with a glowing smile, clung to her Uncle Yang''s arm.

    "It''s definitely a new car,"

    "but this one''s for you."

    "Go on and give it a try!"

    Driving the Cullinan to school was too shy, so Yang Hao bought Little White Flower a Maserati Presidente.

    Of course, Mr. Yang also had dual considerations. It was inconvenient for mother and daughter to share a car, and he couldn''t outright give Chen Haiou a car, but buying one for Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, was no problem at all.

    And no matter which car Chen Ruohan drove, she would always leave one avable for Chen Haiou.

    So, Yang Hao seemed to be buying a car for Little White Flower, Chen Ruohan, but in actuality, he was indirectly providing a car for Ou.

    "Ah, it''s a gift for me!"

    Chen Ruohan was naturally very surprised. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan was too imposing for her, and she felt somewhat incapable of handling it; plus, driving it to school was indeed too ostentatious.

    This Maserati Presidente, although also a luxury car worth over a million, was much more low-key than the Cullinan.

    Chen Ruohan first walked around the Maserati Presidente a couple of times, then happily settled into the driver''s seat.

    Yang Hao took the passenger seat and carefully guided Little White Flower on how to operate the vehicle.

    Then Chen Ruohan, driving the car, took him to the wedding venue of Wang Xiaogang.

    Xi Deng Grand Hotel.

    This is a well-established five-star hotel, where Wang Decai booked the wedding banquet to save face; of course, he picked the cheapest option avable.

    Right now, the banquet hall was already filled with over two hundred guests, with the majority being colleagues of Wang Decai and Chen Haiyan, as both had worked in the factory for most of their lives and knew a lot of people.

    The rest were family and friends. Wang Decai''s side and Chen Haiyan''s side both had numerous brothers and sisters; counting the younger generation, the two families together had dozens of members.

    At this moment, the wedding car hadn''t arrived at the hotel yet. The banquet hall was in a chaotic state, with acquainted rtives gathered in groups, chatting awayˇŞelders discussing elder''s matters, and the younger generation talked about their own.

    "Why hasn''t Ruohan arrived yet?"

    Liu Changhe''s daughter, Liu Yuanyuan, looked around and, not seeing her cousin Chen Ruohan, asked casually.

    "I sent her a WeChat message; she said she''s on the way."

    The one who replied was Chen Ruohan''s third uncle''s daughter, named Tian Yali. She was a year older than Liu Yuanyuan and was already working. She brought her boyfriend along to the wedding, who had a buzz cut and was wearing a thick gold chain around his neck as thick as a little finger, conspicuously pulled out from his neckline for all to see.

    "I heard from my mom that Ruohan seems to have signed with some entertainmentpany, and maybe she''ll be a big star before long. When she arrivester, we must take a photo with her to keep!"

    Liu Yuanyuan spoke cheerfully.

    "Really, signed with an entertainmentpany? That''s impressive!"

    Tian Yali showed a surprised expression.

    Meanwhile, her boyfriend spoke up, "There are so many entertainmentpanies nowadays, a mixed bag of good and bad. Lili, your cousin might have been tricked by someone!"

    "No way, they said it''s a very big entertainmentpany!" Liu Yuanyuan said.

    "Sister, you''re just too na?ve!"

    "Nowadays, whichpany doesn''t im to be legitimate or to have arge scale??"

    Wang Shuai said disdainfully, then subconsciously touched the gold chain under his neck and continued, "Being a star or whatever, it''s better to sign with ourpany and be an online celebrity, live-streaming and selling products!"

    "As long as she has a good image, we can definitely make her popr!"

    "Ruohan seems to have an ount on Kuaiyin with two or three hundred thousand followers!" Liu Yuanyuan said.

    "What a perfect fit for signing with ourpany, then!"

    "If she can grow her ount to two or three hundred thousand followers by herself, with our help, that could easily reach the level of two or three million followers!"

    "Sister, do you know how much money a live-streamer with two or three million followers can make?"

    Wang Shuai boasted.

    Liu Yuanyuan, who was genuinely curious about the ie of online celebrities, asked subconsciously, "How much money can they make?"

    "Well, actually, there''s a big difference depending on the field, but as long as you follow me, an annual ie of a million is very easy..."

    As he spoke, Wang Shuai sized up Liu Yuanyuan again, "Actually, you''re also not bad. Have you considered being a live-streamer with us?"n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om

    "Ah, can I do it?"

    Liu Yuanyuan was at most above-average looking, not exactly a beauty, so the idea of bing a live-streamer had never crossed her mind.

    "What''s there to doubt? With today''s technology, you have a good foundation; with just a bit of packaging from us, there will definitely be no problem..."

    As Wang Shuai spit out his pitch, Liu Yuanyuan, who was looking for a job, was truly tempted.

    The main attraction was the annual sry of a million that Wang Shuai had just mentioned!

    "Brother Wang, am I really suited for this image??" Liu Yuanyuan still felt unsure.

    "You are, absolutely!!"

    Wang Shuai''s eyes lit up excitedly as he spoke.

    However, Liu Yuanyuan had the feeling that his excitement wasn''t actually about her; following his gaze, she then saw her cousin Chen Ruohan!

    Liu Yuanyuan frowned slightly and looked at Wang Shuai with a sense of grievance; so your excitement was all because you saw someone else!

    "Yuanyuan, Lili, you both arrived so early."

    Chen Ruohan walked over and greeted her two older cousins with a smile.

    "It''s you who''ste."

    "If you had been anyter, the wedding car would have arrived!" Tian Yali replied.

    "Lili, aren''t you going to introduce us to this beauty?"

    Wang Shuai said eagerly.

    "My cousin Chen Ruohan."

    "Ruohan, this is my boyfriend Wang Shuai, you can just call him Brother Wang."

    Tian Yali made the introductions on the spot.

    "Nice to meet you, Ruohan."

    "I''m an agent from Youhe Media; I heard you have two or three hundred thousand fans on Kuaiyin. Are you interested in joining ourpany?"

    "I guarantee that your follower count could increase ten-fold, and making a million a year won''t be a problem!"

    Wang Shuai said enthusiastically.

    "Sorry, Brother Wang, I''m not interested in bing an online celebrity."

    "And I''ve already signed with an entertainmentpany!"

    Chen Ruohan politely declined.

    "I just heard about that, you signed with an entertainmentpany!"

    "But, brother, I have to remind you, the entertainment industry is full of mix-ups, and there are manypanies out there specifically to scam girls like you!"

    "By the way, what''s the name of thepany you signed with? Let''s see if I know them!"

    As Wang Shuai spoke, his gaze lingered on Chen Ruohan, growing more and more enthusiastic. Working for apany that incubated online celebrities, he saw plenty of pretty girls, but evenpared to Chen Ruohan, there was a difference.

    Hmm, such a pretty little beauty, it''d be a waste if she isn''t conned into being an online celebrity!!

 Chapter 343 301, Mr. Yang and Ruohan are such a perfect match (requesting monthly pass)

    The atmosphere at the scene suddenly froze.

    Liu Changhe, who was rebuked, had his old face turn red, and because of his irritable mood, he had wanted to scold them a bit to assert his presence as an elder.

    In his view, Yang Hao, the older man, was just the "new son-inw" meeting family and friends for the first time. Since he was so much older than Chen Ruohan, he should have been courteous to their rtives. However, Yang gave him no face at all.

    Niece Chen Ruohan was also chiming in on the side, which made him very passive. After all, she was rightˇŞwhat did her dating have to do with her second uncle-inw!

    "Ruohan, my dad is just looking out for you!"

    "The age gap between you two is quiterge, and my dad is worried about you being deceived. He has good intentions, yet you talk to him like this!"

    Liu Yuanyuan stepped forward to defend her father.

    "For my good?"

    Chen Ruohan scoffed. Don''t assume the Little White Flower is always so frail and fragile. Her tough personality was shaped by her unique upbringing, and this Little White Flower, in fact, had thorns all over. She had long understood what her rtives'' attitudes towards her family were.

    Therefore, whether it was her cousin Liu Yuanyuan or her second uncle-inw Liu Changhe, in her heart, they were merely rtives by name.

    "Some people just like to butt into other''s business under the pretext of being helpful or to satisfy some personal desire!"

    "Keep that kind of help to yourself. I don''t need it!"

    Chen Ruohan retorted with a cold face.

    "That''s enough, let''s all say less."

    "It''s a joyful day; let''s not ruin the harmony."

    Her third uncle, Chen Maosheng, stepped in, trying to mediate the situation. He too thought it was rather outrageous that his niece had a boyfriend 16 years her senior.

    But what Liu Changhe, the second brother-inw, said was indeed too much. It''s inappropriate to talk like that upon first meeting.

    "Ruohan,e sit by me."

    Chen Yali pointed to the chair next to her. She took good care of her cousin Chen Ruohan, asionally visiting her at Jiangcheng Finance and Economics College. She had also just sent Chen Ruohan a message on Weixin asking if she wasing.

    Chen Ruohan nodded, then pulled Yang Hao over to sit next to Chen Yali.

    "Big brother, what kind of work do you do?"N?v(el)B\\jnn

    Once Yang Hao was seated, Wang Shuai jovially made conversation and casually passed him a Hua cigarette.

    He was quite interested in the older man who had won over Chen Ruohan.

    "I run my own business,"

    Since the man''s own Little White Flower hadn''t introduced him, Yang Hao gave a perfunctory response.

    "Yang, this is my boyfriend, Wang Shuai." Chen Yali introduced him from the side.

    Yang Hao nodded slightly and greeted Wang Shuai.

    "What kind of business do you run?"

    "I''lle support you if there''s a chance!" Wang Shuai asked cheerfully.

    Liu Changhe and his daughter Liu Yuanyuan also perked up their ears. They were naturally curious about this man who was sixteen years older than Chen Ruohan, especially since there had been a displeasing encounter at first sight, they were eager to know the background of the man they had offended.

    "I own a hot pot restaurant..."

    Yang Hao deliberately started by mentioning the business with the smallest scale.

    Relieved, the Liu father and daughter who had had an unpleasant exchange thought he was merely a small-time boss. He might have some money, but offending him didn''t seem like such a big deal!

    "Big brother runs a restaurant? I used to have a barbecue shop. We''re kind of in the same line!"

    Wang Shuaiughed as he exhaled a puff of smoke, thinking that since the other party was just a small-time owner, he might still have a chance to woo Chen Ruohan over.

    Whether it was to make her an inte celebrity in his ownpany or to y some games with the unspoken rules, he felt there was an opportunity.

    Just then, a burst of firecrackers sounded outside the hotel. Those chatting stopped and instinctively looked outside.

    This banquet hall was on the ground floor, with a row of French windows on the left side allowing a clear view of the outside.

    Once the smoke from the firecrackers cleared, a red Rolls-Royce Cullinan came into view, followed by two Mercedes and several Audi A6s.

    "A red Cullinan!"

    "It''s my first time seeing one in Jiangcheng!"

    Wang Shuai eximed.

    Liu Changhe, on the other hand, instinctively nced at his niece Chen Ruohan. Part of the reason he had kept silent during her retorts was because he remembered what Chen Haiou said that morning.

    His niece had greatly changed her statusˇŞshe had signed with a major entertainmentpany and bought a luxury car like Rolls-Royce. Naturally, he had some apprehensions.

    "Why is Aunty the one driving?"

    Liu Yuanyuan muttered softly. She had gotten upte and came directly to the hotel, and it was only recently that her mother Chen Haiying had started to tell her a bit about Chen Ruohan''s situation.

    But before she could finish, Chen Haiying had gone to help at the hotel entrance.

    "Ruohan, why has Aunty be a chauffeur?"

    Chen Yali asked curiously.

    "My mom is helping by lending her car!" Chen Ruohan replied.

    "What?"

    Chen Yali was startled and asked, "Did Aunty borrow the car?"

    "It''s my car,"

    Chen Ruohan said, instinctively wrapping her arm around Yang Hao''s and resting her head on his shoulder, "It was a gift from my Uncle Yang!"

    "What??"

    Not just Chen Yali, but Liu Changhe, his daughter, and Wang Shuai were all shocked. Six pairs of eyes stared at Yang Hao.

    If what Chen Ruohan said was true, then this man''s wealth could only be described as terrifying.

    A casual gift to his girlfriend was a Rolls-Royce Cullinan of this caliber; his worth must be in the billions!

    "Big brother, aren''t you the owner of a hot pot restaurant?"

    After a moment of stupor, Wang Shuai couldn''t help but ask.

    The same question was on the minds of Liu''s family, who were both eagerly awaiting Yang Hao''s reply.

    "Yes."

    Yang Hao nodded, "However, besides the hot pot restaurant, there are some other businesses."

    "Um, what kind of businesses?"

    "Fitness centers, kindergartens, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group..."

    "Wait a minute."

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group??"

    When Wang Shuai heard about fitness centers and kindergartens, he was confused; although these businesses were numerous, it seemed unlikely that they could facilitate giving away a Cullinan, until he heard about the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group and it clicked.

    "Are you the new boss of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group?"

    Recently, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had changed its president and had started paying attention to new media. The local mediapanies, who were already established, had initially scoffed at the move, as traditional media and new media operate differently.

    However, to everyone''s surprise, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s new media operation had rapidly developed, now incubating the "Jiangcheng Observer" ount with a fanbase of five million.

    The presenter Li Manni also became a hot inte celebrity.

    Only then didpanies like Youhe Media, where Wang Shuai worked, realize that traditional media actually had inherent advantages when entering the new media industry, such as having excellent anchors.

    The new media ounts of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group featured not only Li Manni but other presenters as well, each of whom had a high level of overall quality.

    "I''m not exactly the boss."

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group belongs to the state; I''m just managing it!"

    The government held fifty-one percent of shares in Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, so Yang Hao was entirely correct.

    "Mr. Yang, you''re too modest!"

    "Jiangcheng Newspaper Group listens to you, doesn''t it!"

    Wang Shuai stood up from his seat, switching from calling him ''Yang'' to ''Mr. Yang'', his face stered with a fawning smile.

    As a department head at Youhe Media, he was nowhere near the same league as a big shot like Yang Hao.

    Liu''s family, overhearing the conversation, were stunned!

    The president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group!

    People of such status weren''t whom they could afford to offend!

    But they already had!

    Liu Yuanyuan, who had been searching for a job, was even more frustrated; she had interviewed for a position at the new media department of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group not long ago.

    With the rapid expansion of its new media business, the new media department at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group had been hiring, offering very attractive sries.

    Liu Yuanyuan had passed the first round of interviews but got eliminated in the second round.

    To fresh graduates like Liu Yuanyuan, apany with government backing like Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was the prime choice for employment. To most people, getting a job there was equivalent to securing an iron rice bowl!

    So, when she passed the first round, Liu Yuanyuan was extremely excited and even started fantasizing about working at Jiangcheng Newspaper Group. However, thepetition in the second round was fierce, and she didn''t make the cut.

    She had been quite heartbroken over this for a while!

    If she had a "brother-inw" who was the president, getting into Jiangcheng Newspaper Group for work would have been a breeze!

    At this moment, the bridegroom, bride, the contingent receiving rtives, and the bride''s family guests entered the banquet hall.

    Zheng Qianqian was a local of Jiangcheng, and quite a few rtives and friends showed up, filling up the previously empty tables for the bride''s family.

    Havingpleted their tasks, sisters Chen Haiou and Chen Haiying arrived at Yang Hao''s table.

    "Yang, you''re here," Chen Haiou waved to Yang Hao immediately, then took a seat next to him.

    "Haiou, is this Ruohan''s boyfriend?" Chen Haiying asked curiously, looking at Yang Hao. She had heard from her sister that her niece, Chen Ruohan, would bring her boyfriend to the wedding.

    And ording to what her sister, Chen Haiou, implied, Ruohan''s boyfriend seemed to be quite wealthy, so Chen Haiying was speaking very politely.

    What she didn''t know was that during the brief time she had been gone, her husband and daughter had already offended Mr. Yang.

    "Yang, this is Ruohan''s second aunt," Chen Haiou promptly introduced.

    Yang Hao did not say anything, just nodded symbolically, which served as a greeting.

    Chen Haiying thought he seemed rather aloof, but considering many wealthy people were like this, she kept a smile on her face, "Yang is really handsome and talented!"

    "You''re truly a perfect match for our Ruohan. At closer look, you even share a resemnce to each other!"

    Chen Haiying was someone who could bend or stand as required. Even though Yang Hao was rather cold, she remained very enthusiastic, even ttery ensued.

    What she did not realize, however, was that her husband''s face had turned extremely sour, his mouth twitching involuntarily.

    Liu Changhe had just criticized Yang Hao, implying that he was an old man getting involved with a younger woman without self-awareness.

    Now his wife was fawning all over Yang Hao, which was almost like giving him a hard p in the face!

    "Second aunt, one can''t fault your appreciation!"

    "I think so too; Mr. Yang and Ruohan really are a perfect match!" Wang Shuai immediately chimed in, not wanting to miss the opportunity to suck up.

    And just then, there was a suddenmotion at the entrance of the banquet hall.

    Immediately after, exmations from guests could be heard.

    "Damn, it''s Xiong Xiaoyan!!"

    "It really is Xiong Xiaoyan!"

    "My goodness, why is Bear here? She''s my idol!!"

    "..."

 Chapter 344 302, the cards are on the table, Im a billionaire (seeking monthly pass)

    Hearing the name Xiong Xiaoyan, Wang Shuai, Liu Yuanyuan, and Chen Yali all stood up.

    For them, the name Xiong Xiaoyan was naturally well-known; she was considered one of the more outstanding second-tier celebrities, and what made her famous wasn''t a specific film or television work but her impressive figure, which is why her male fans called her "big bear".

    Thepany also intentionally marketed her as an "Otaku''s Goddess", and her poprity had been quite high for the past two years with plenty of discussion topics, though shecked a significant hit work.

    Her acting was always heavily criticized!

    Also an artist under Tianmei Media, Xiao Yinqiu, who became vastly poprst year, had the opposite situation. The low-profile Xiao Yinqiu didn''t have many scandals or topics to hype, but she won over countless fans with her outstanding acting.

    Escorted by two assistants, Xiong Xiaoyan entered the banquet hall, and after entering, she began to look around, finally spotting Yang Hao amidst the crowd.

    A radiant smile appeared on her face, in fact, she had sent a message to her boss on Weixun on her way here but hadn''t received any response.

    "Holy shit, why is Bearing our way?"

    Seeing Xiong Xiaoyan walking straight towards their table, Wang Shuai cursed excitedly and then swallowed nervously.

    Chen Yali and Liu Yuanyuan quickly raised their phones; this was a big star they only used to see on TV, but now she was getting closer and closer to them...

    "Mr. Yang!"

    In front of hundreds of watchful eyes in the hall, Xiong Xiaoyan walked up to Yang Hao with an ebullient smile, respectfully greeting him.

    Seeing this, everyone''s gaze fell back on Yang Hao.

    If a big star like her would go over to greet someone so politely, he must be no ordinary person!

    Only then did people like Wang Shuai, Liu Yuanyuan, and others at the same table as Yang Hao realize that the big star hade to find Yang Hao.

    "You''ve worked hard, I heard you specifically rushed back from Hengdian."

    Yang Hao gave the petite powerhouse a slight nod.

    "Not hard at all."

    "Mr. Yang''s rtives are my rtives, after all. When ites to family matters, I have to be at the forefront!"

    Xiong Xiaoyan''s smile was as radiant as ever, but her words shocked everyone present.

    Her demeanor was a bit too eager, even a touch servile, and wasn''t like the normal interaction between friends.

    "Who is this guy?"

    "Even Bear is being so polite to him!"

    "Old Wang, does your family have such an influential rtive?"

    "..."

    People in the crowd whispered to each other.

    "Sister Ou looks great."

    "You look much younger than in the videos; I almost didn''t recognize you."

    Xiong Xiaoyan then greeted Chen Haiou, who was sitting next to Yang Hao.

    "Bear, you''re making me blush with yourpliments."

    "If we''re talking about being young and beautiful, no one canpare to you!"

    Chen Haiou responded cheerfully, engaging in a bit of mutual ttery with the big star.

    However, because the other party initiated the conversation, Chen Haiou suddenly felt a sense of pride, at least she had made a good impression in front of friends and family.

    After all, among so many people at the scene, Xiong Xiaoyan only greeted Yang Hao and her.

    And at this point, the Liu family father and daughter werepletely stunned!

    Liu Changhe was actually a bit moreposed, as he didn''t know who Xiong Xiaoyan was; it was only from the chatter of those around him that he realized she was a big star.

    But it was different for Liu Yuanyuan; Xiong Xiaoyan was already somewhat famous when she was in high school, and many of the boys in her ss liked her.

    At that time, Xiong Xiaoyan yed the second female lead in an idol drama, and because of her fashionable dress, many girls, including Liu Yuanyuan, imitated her style. Liu Yuanyuan remembers having bought a hair clip that was the same model worn by Xiong Xiaoyan in the drama.

    Although not an idol, the shock of suddenly seeing a celebrity she had liked during her high school years right before her own eyes was quite stunning for Liu Yuanyuan.

    However, what shocked her even more was the celebrity''s attitude towards Yang Hao.

    She used the phrase "family business", a rhetoric usually employed by subordinates when trying to curry favor with their leaders.

    For instance, when doing something for a leader, if the leader says "you''ve worked hard", the subordinate might respond with "it''s all for our own good" to demonstrate their loyalty andmitment.

    But Xiong Xiaoyan wasn''t with the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, and even if Yang Hao was the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group, she wouldn''t be so courteous.

    So, Liu Yuanyuan spected that Yang Hao might not just be the president of the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group; perhaps he held other identities as well.

    Considering this, she naturally felt frightened, especially since she had previously offended Mr. Yang.

    After exchanging pleasantries with Chen Haiou, Xiong Xiaoyan''s gaze reflexively fell on Chen Ruohan, since the beautiful youngdy had been holding onto her boss''s arm all along, clearly indicating a special rtionship.

    But Xiong Xiaoyan was self-aware; she knew it wasn''t her ce to be jealous, and could only envy the youngdy for being close to her boss, while quietly nning to build a good rtionship with her.

    "You''d better get busy, otherwise everyone is looking at you!"

    The banquet hall had centered around Yang Hao''s table by this time, with almost all attention on Xiong Xiaoyan. She had clearly outshone the bride and groom, stealing the limelight.

    "Okay, Mr. Yang, I will get ready then."

    Xiong Xiaoyan obediently nodded her head, then greeted Chen Haiou, before being ushered by two assistants to the makeup room behind the banquet hall.

    The bridegroom Wang Xiaogang and the bride Zheng Qianqian hurriedly followed as well. They hadn''t had formalmunication with the host of the event and took this opportunity while she was preparing to discuss the wedding proceedings.

    Of course, that was a secondary concern. Their main goal was to get a photo and an autograph with Xiong Xiaoyan, especially for Zheng Qianqian, who was a huge fan. It was her idea to choose Xiong Xiaoyan as the host for her wedding.

    However, before today, neither Wang Xiaogang nor Xiong Xiaoyan had announced this news publicly because they weren''t sure whether the big star would reallye to host their wedding. If they had released the news earlier and she hadn''t shown up, they would have lost face.

    Now that she had arrived, both of them could finally rx and excitedly prepare to take photos with the host of their wedding.

    Once Xiong Xiaoyan entered the makeup room, the crowd that had their phones out to take pictures finally put their phones away.

    Many immediately posted on their social media "Moments" or Kuaiyin, proiming how meeting Xiong Xiaoyan at a wedding was quite prestigious and worth boasting about.

    After Xiong Xiaoyan left, attention turned to Yang Hao; after all, he was someone before whom that big star Xiong Xiaoyan had to bow and scrape. His status was apparent.N?v(el)B\\jnn

    "Yang, are you really familiar with that celebrity?"

    After calming herself down, Chen Haiying asked with a chuckle.

    "She is an artist under mypany."

    At this point, Yang Hao didn''t have anything to hide.

    The cat is out of the bag: I''m a billionaire! The boss of Jiangcheng''s biggest entertainmentpany!

    "An artist from yourpany?"

    "Yang, do you also own an entertainmentpany??" Chen Haiying asked in shock.

    Yang Hao nodded: "Yes, that''s right."

    "Mr. Yang, you''re the boss of Tianmei too, right??"

    Wang Shuai, who was somewhat involved in the industry, stuttered. He knew that Xiong Xiaoyan was an artist under Tianmei Media.

    Earlier, Yang Hao had said Xiong Xiaoyan was an artist from hispany, which meant that he was the boss of Tianmei Media!

    Already finding the identity of the president of Jiangcheng Newspaper Group unapproachable, Wang Shuai realized it was just one of Mr. Yang''s titles, and in terms of market value, Tianmei Media was worth much more than Jiangcheng Newspaper Group.

    Moreover, Jiangcheng Newspaper Group was just a local mediapany that had only recently be widely known toizens due to its sessful new media presence.

    But Tianmei Media was a top national film and television productionpany. Over the years, several of their productions had be cultural phenomena, securing Tianmei Media''s reputation as a respected powerhouse.

    Sitting at the same table with the boss of Tianmei Media, Wang Shuai naturally felt honored and surprised. If it weren''t for an asion like this wedding, he would never have had such an opportunity!

    Initially, he wasn''t overly keen on attending today''s event because his rtionship with Chen Yali was not that stable. Although she was officially his girlfriend, he had ambiguous ties with several female broadcasters at the inte celebrity mediapany where he worked.

    Thus, he was reluctant to meet Chen Yali''s family. After all, it was just a rtionship, no need for such a fuss!

    But Chen Yali insisted and, in the end, Wang Shuai agreed toe with the intention of leaving immediately after the meal.

    However, unexpectedly, he encountered big CEO Yang Hao, and now he felt somewhat relieved that he had attended the wedding. Otherwise, how could he have met a big shot like Yang Hao!

    Might as well curry favor with Mr. Yang for a future job opportunity if he couldn''t make it at Youhe Media!

    Meanwhile, Liu Yuanyuan quietly pulled out her phone and typed "Tianmei Media president" into the browser.

    Following that, a stream of rted news about Tianmei Media popped up, with the news of a leadership change in Tianmei Media particrly eye-catching.

    Liu Yuanyuan clicked on the article and then saw Yang Hao''s name and a small ID photo within.

    The photo appeared to be taken from the Jiangcheng Newspaper Group''s official website. Though not particrly clear, since the person in question was sitting at the same table, Liu Yuanyuan easily recognized the man she and her father had offended.

    Alright, this boomerang hase back to hit me.

    I''ve managed to offend a big CEO worth tens or even hundreds of billions!

    Liu Yuanyuan wore a despondent expression. She quietly turned off her phone, considering whether she should apologize to Mr. Yang.

    But she was too proud to lower herself; not to mention the rtives around, she had her own pride to contend with.

    She stole a nce at Yang Hao, silently sneering internally: You''re a big CEO, surely you won''t bother with a "student" like me!

    When one finds themselves in a weaker position, people often paint their own circumstances in even more tragic colors to elicit sympathy.

    At this moment, Liu Yuanyuan had automatically cast herself in the role of the underdog, even imagining a storyline where she was bullied by the powerful CEO.

    "Today, I''m not a CEO; I''m just Ruohan''s boyfriend!"

    Yang Hao wrapped his arm around Little White Flower''s shoulder, asserting his identity once more in front of Chen Ruohan''s rtives.

    Chen Ruohan happily snuggled into Yang Hao''s embrace, this gesture providing her with plenty of security.

    Ding!

    Congrattions to the host forpleting the task: [Little White Flower''s Sense of Security]

    Reward title [Spiritual Consoler]!

    Reward passive skill [Nine Hundred Million Girls'' Dream]!

    Right after Yang Hao made his official stance, the System''s voice finally sounded.

    Nice!

    Yang Hao was delighted. With the title of [Spiritual Consoler], women could enjoy three times the happiness, an experience too fabulous to even imagine!!

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