《Ancestral Wealth Inheritance System》


 Chapter 1 Scum Girl Curse

    ```"Fang Jueyu, after we argued that day, I got drunk by myself in the school park. A friend carried me back and took care of me all night. We didn''t do anything inappropriate, but his attentive care made me develop feelings. Later, he pursued me fiercely, and yesterday we got together. So now I have a boyfriend again. You don''t need to come looking for me in the future."


    Fang Jueyu finished reading the text message and felt a deep sadness in his heart. He couldn''t believe that over such a small matter, his girlfriend of two years had found someone new so seamlessly.


    "Hehehe, is this your explanation?" Fang Jueyu sneered. For the first time, he felt like his intelligence was being ground into the dirt by a woman. How could any man with a normal brain believe this?


    Fang Jueyu and his girlfriend, Jiang Yuan, were both juniors at Jiangnan University. They met at a school event and quickly developed mutual feelings, becoming a couple that many envied.


    Not long ago, Jiang Yuan lost her temper because they couldn''t get tickets to a concert. It was a concert by a top-tier singer, Su Lun, whose shows always sold out in seconds, even crashing the ticketing system.


    Jiang Yuan had always had a big temper, but Fang Jueyu doted on her. This time, however, Jiang Yuan went overboard, and in anger, Fang Jueyu sulked away.


    The next day, Jiang Yuan texted that she wanted to break up. Fang Jueyu thought she was just having a tantrum and tried to coax her for a long time, but he didn''t even get to see her face.


    He didn''t expect to receive such a text less than a week later.


    "Hey, guys, come out and drink with me!" Alcohol wasn''t a good thing, but it was the best remedy for a troubled mind. Thankfully, over the past two years, he had made quite a few good friends, and even though the holiday was approaching, everyone hadn''t gone home yet.


    They found the nearest bar, ordered a heap of drinks, and let the alcohol loosen their tongues until everything came spilling out.


    "Fang Jueyu, you rascal, you''re born with the magnetic pull of a scum girl curse!" said a slightly chubby guy pointing at him. This was Fu Jun, Fang Jueyu''s high school and college classmate. Since high school, he had almost witnessed all of Fang Jueyu''s romantic history. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu was of average height and somewhat above-average looks. His family was decently well-off, but he had learned both the violin and piano since elementary school. By all accounts, he shouldn''t have been lacking in girlfriends.


    But whether it was a vision problem or unique taste, he''d never liked a normal girl.


    The first time he developed feelings for a girl was in his freshman year of high school. They were together for only two days before she backed out, claiming she was afraid it would affect her studies. The funniest thing was, Fang Jueyu got into a prestigious university, while the girl ended up at an average college.


    Getting dumped after two days became Fang Jueyu''s biggest joke. His deskmate, Jiang Yi, mocked him for three years straight, even left him with harsh words: "Fang Jueyu, don''t be too upset. You''ll meet someone who''ll back out in a day, or even three days!"


    It was as if a magic spell, Jiang Yi''s words really came true, and the reasons the girls backed out had him both crying and laughing.


    One girl agreed to be with him and the next day got back with her ex-boyfriend. Another claimed Fang Jueyu was too nice, making dating him boring.


    Back then, Fang Jueyu was left scratching his head in disbelief, even beginning to doubt his life. Had he been some notorious womanizer in a past life, now cursed with these bizarre women?


    Until he met Jiang Yuan, he thought he''d finally found true love. For two years, he gave his heart and soul to Jiang Yuan, showered her with love, even becoming the boyfriend her roommates envied.


    Yet faced with this situation, he felt like half his world had collapsed. He imagined a bright green hat shining atop his head¡ªnot very exquisite, but perfectly sized.


    "Old Fang, there''s something I think I should tell you." After hesitating for a long time, his roommate Ding Minghui finally decided to say it.


    "Go ahead, at this point, what''s left to hide!" Fang Jueyu said, then gulped down half a bottle of beer.


    "That guy Jiang Yuan is with, I''ve heard of him. His name is Wang Xuan, and he''s a well-known rich kid at our school. His dad is apparently a high-ranking official at Daogu Ticketing Network," Ding Minghui said. "I saw them eating together two weeks ago, but I wasn''t sure, so I didn''t dare tell you."


    "Daogu Ticketing?" Something suddenly clicked for Fang Jueyu. "Hahaha, I get it now, so that''s how it is."


    Daogu Ticketing is the largest ticketing center in the country, with over 80% of performance tickets sold through this channel. As the son of a senior leader, getting a few tickets to a Su Lun concert would have been a breeze for Wang Xuan.


    Whether it was just for concert tickets or to cozy up to this rich guy, Fang Jueyu lost all interest in knowing more.


    "Jueyu, you don''t have to be too upset about a woman like that. With your qualifications, finding a good girl will be a piece of cake, won''t it?" Another friend, Cheng Kai, tried to lighten the mood and grinned slyly. "I hear there are still many beauties on the campus flower list who are single. Want to check them out? I''ve got insider info."


    ...


    Drinking until midnight, Fang Jueyu stumbled back to his dorm and fell asleep as if waking up would wash away all his troubles.


    The next day, a ringing phone woke him from his sleep. With his eyes closed, he answered, "Hello? Who is this?"


    "I''m your mother!" a voice came from the other end¡ªit was Fang Jueyu''s mother. "You little brat, when exactly are you coming home? The neighbor''s kid who studies in Yanjing University has already come back, and you''re not even that far away. You don''t want to come home, do you?"


    "I''ll come, I''ll come, I''ll come back this afternoon!" In his mind, Fang Jueyu pictured his mother, Cao Lan''s exquisite face¡ªa woman who didn''t look forty or fifty at all, not just because she was his mother, but because Cao Lan''s beauty was indescribable.


    But her fiery temper hardly fit that stunning appearance.


    Not just Cao Lan, his father, Fang Huai, also looked like he was in his twenties. It seemed since he could remember, time had never left a mark on his parents'' faces, and the odd part was, his parents never used any skincare products. Even Cao Lan''s dressing table only held a few lipsticks.


    "Okay, come back soon. Your dad and I have something to tell you tonight!" With that, Cao Lan hung up the phone.


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 Chapter 2 Am I a Rich Second Generation?

    From school to home was just an hour''s train ride plus a ten-minute taxi ride, and usually, Fang Jueyu just took a nap to get through this dull journey; but this time, he kept thinking about something.This morning, Cao Lan said something strange. It seemed that in all these years, she had never spoken to Fang Jueyu in such a serious tone. Was there something wrong at home?


    But it shouldn''t be. Fang Jueyu had no relatives besides his parents. Whether grandparents or maternal grandparents, he had not seen them since he could remember. In his mind, they should have passed away long ago.


    As for the family''s financial situation? This had been a question that puzzled Fang Jueyu for twenty years. He never saw his parents go to work, and he didn''t even know what jobs they did.


    Although he couldn''t say they were extremely wealthy, the family had never worried about money. Fang Jueyu had no idea where the family''s money came from.


    He had a vague feeling that this time when Cao Lan called him back to say she had something to tell him, it might unveil the questions buried in his heart for years.


    "Son, over here!" As soon as he stepped out of the station, Fang Jueyu saw his father waving at him. But even though Fang Huai was his dad, even if he told others that they were brothers, no one would doubt it.


    Not only that, Fang Huai was taller and more handsome than Fang Jueyu. Sometimes Fang Jueyu even suspected his parents were some kind of immortal monsters, but he had no evidence for that.


    "Huh? Dad? Did you buy a car?" Fang Jueyu was surprised to see the Porsche Cayenne next to Fang Huai. Although he didn''t know much about cars, with the equipment, it must cost over a million. When did his family have so much money?


    "What''s the big deal? It''s just a small, lousy car," Fang Huai casually picked up Fang Jueyu''s dozens of pounds heavy luggage with one hand and put it in the trunk, "Get in the car!"


    Fang Jueyu walked to the car, bewildered, feeling like everything was unreal. A Porsche was called a lousy car?


    They lived in an ordinary neighborhood, with a house no more than eighty or ninety square meters, as ordinary as it could be, but he suddenly felt that his family was far from being as simple as he had imagined.


    Upon returning home, the rich aroma of the dishes made Fang Jueyu''s taste buds blossom. Cao Lan had already prepared dinner for their return.


    "Wife, your cooking has improved!" Fang Huai grinned and kissed Cao Lan. The old couple was still so lovey-dovey every day, making Fang Jueyu roll his white eyes in response to the earlier shock.


    But Cao Lan''s cooking was indeed great. Fang Jueyu devoured it. Compared to this, the popular meals in the school cafeteria were nothing more than pig slop.


    "Eat more, this might be the last time your parents eat with you," Cao Lan suddenly gazed at Fang Jueyu with reluctant eyes.


    "The last time?" Fang Jueyu was stunned, putting down his chopsticks, "What does that mean?"


    "Well," Fang Huai cleared his throat, "Son, you are twenty years old, and there are some things we ought to tell you. Let''s go to the study."


    Cao Lan and Fang Huai both headed to the study, and Fang Jueyu followed with a face full of curiosity.


    The study was as neat as ever, but the only difference was a delicate little box on the table.


    "Son, there are things we''ve kept from you for a long time, but we want you to grow up like a normal child, so much has not been told to you," Fang Huai said, "But we''re planning to leave here, so before we go, you should know these things."


    "Are you going to tell me you guys are some kind of monsters?" Fang Jueyu blurted out.


    "What nonsense, you brat?" Fang Huai slapped Fang Jue on the head, "Your grandfather''s news recently disappeared. Your mom and I plan to go to the last place he was seen, we''re leaving first thing tomorrow morning!" Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "My grandfather?" Fang Jueyu was stunned, "Wasn''t he already dead?"


    "Slap!" Another slap landed on his head, "Who told you your grandfather was dead? He''s just not on Earth anymore. We''ve kept in touch, but recently we can''t sense any news from him, so your mom and I are worried and plan to find him."


    "Wha¡­what? Not on Earth?" Fang Jueyu felt his head go a bit fuzzy, wondering if his parents were on drugs and talking nonsense.


    "Hmm... it might not be easy for you to accept," Cao Lan thought for a moment, "Let me put it like this: your dad and I, along with your grandparents, are not ordinary people."


    "How extraordinary?"


    "We live for a millennium, almost never age, and have unimaginable powers!"


    "Hahaha, dad, mom, you two must have watched too many sci-fi movies, right?" Fang Jueyu laughed, it wasn''t April Fool''s Day today.


    "Oh, silly child!" Cao Lan shook her head, "No wonder, when your grandfather told this to your dad back then, he nearly peed his pants!"


    "Shut up, give me some face in front of the kid!" Fang Huai mumbled. He opened the box, revealing something that looked like a syringe, with unknown liquid flowing in it.


    "This is a family heirloom passed down through generations for thousands of years. Once you inject this into your body, you''ll know everything!"


    "Oh, and if you miss us, quickly upgrade your privileges, then there''ll be a way to contact us. Also, afraid you''ll starve, we''ve transferred our family''s assets, passed down for generations, to your name. You''ll know everything eventually."


    "Assets? How much do we have?" Fang Jueyu grinned, "By the way, dad, where did you get that car? Was it a rental?"


    "Get lost!" Fang Huai knocked Fang Jueyu''s head again, "I deposited some money in this card, spend it as you like. Our family money can''t be spent out."


    Fang Jueyu received the black bank card, noticing its unusual material and high-end design.


    "With this card, you can enjoy VIP treatment in almost any large mall nationwide. Oh, and if you don''t believe me, check how much money is inside!" Fang Huai gave a mysterious smile, "I''ve already linked the card to your phone!"


    Fang Jueyu curiously entered the card number on the computer and initiated a balance inquiry.


    A text message quickly arrived on his phone, and a long string of zeros made his mind buzz.


    "Eight zeros! A full hundred million!"


    "Thi¡­this can''t be real, can it?" Fang Jueyu''s face turned blank, "Dad...Mom...how much money does our family really have?"


    Fang Huai and Cao Lan exchanged an innocent look, then showed helpless expressions: "We don''t know either, many companies have our shares. Actually, the developer of this neighborhood is also our family''s group. Anyway, in this world, there probably isn''t anyone richer than us..."

 Chapter 3 Ancestral System

    ```"There can''t possibly be anyone richer than us in this world, right?" This sentence exploded in Fang Jueyu''s mind like a bomb, buzzing loudly. It even reminded him of a famous quote from a wealthy heir online:


    "I''ve never cared if my friends have money or not¡ªthere''s no way they''re richer than me, anyway." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Compared to that, what Fang Huai and Cao Lan said had a much stronger impact. To his surprise, the developer of this neighborhood was actually their family''s company, and he hadn''t known this until now.


    If this turned out to be true, then Fang Huai just driving a Porsche Cayenne to pick him up was already lowering his status, no? Not to mention the money on that black card¡ªmost people couldn''t spend it all even if they lived lavishly their entire lives.


    "Alright, now that you''re grown up, you should understand some things. There are things you can say and things you can''t, and you surely have a sense of discretion unless you''ve reached the point where you can overlook the rules of this world like us. You''ll probably tire of this life eventually," Fang Huai said with the air of someone much older.


    "If you ever get bored of Earth, just come find us, and don''t forget to bring your wife," Cao Lan laughed. "We''re in a hurry to find your grandfather. In the meantime, take care of yourself and reach the required level as soon as you can. When you do, don''t just think about contacting us¡ªeven flying out into space to find us will be a piece of cake!"


    As Fang Jueyu was still puzzled by words like "fly out into space" and "level," Fang Huai suddenly jabbed a syringe into his arm. It felt like a mosquito bite, and Fang Jueyu shuddered slightly. A wave of dizziness washed over him, and he drifted off to sleep.


    "Honey, are you going to miss our son?" Fang Huai laid Fang Jueyu on the bed and gently covered him with a blanket, while Cao Lan never took her eyes off him.


    "This little rascal came from me, how could I not miss him?" Cao Lan''s eyes became a bit misty. "But we don''t have a choice; things might be worse for Mom and Dad. Anyway, with that thing, Jueyu will definitely thrive on his own. We''ll be able to get back in touch in two or three years at the most."


    "I''m glad you think that way!" Fang Jueyu wiped away Cao Lan''s tears. "Shall we set off now?"


    "Yes!"


    The couple stepped onto the balcony, and an extraordinary glow emanated from them, enveloping their bodies. It was pure and surreal, reminiscent of mythical deities.


    "Zoom!" Two streaks of golden light shot into the sky, vanishing into the pitch-black night...


    Meanwhile, Fang Jueyu found himself in a peculiar state, as though he had entered a world full of data. A this humanlike voice kept echoing in his ears.


    "System is initiating host status detection¡­"


    "All physical conditions are normal, beginning host binding¡­"


    "Binding complete, generating permissions¡­"


    "Following the previous host''s orders, unlocking all wealth¡­"


    "Initiating task for permission upgrade¡­"


    "Beep beep beep¡­ Task generation complete, system host transfer complete!"


    "Whoosh!" Fang Jueyu jolted awake from the dream, feeling as if he had been dreaming. His parents not only told him he was a rich heir, but they also had superpowers and even had to leave Earth to find his grandfather in the vast cosmos...


    "Wait, why am I lying on the bed with my clothes on? Where are my parents?" He looked at the clock; it was already half past ten. Even if it was a holiday, Cao Lan would wake him up at nine, spot on.


    "Host, you don''t need to look around. The previous generation of hosts has already left Earth to search for the 98th generation of hosts!" A voice suddenly popped into his mind.


    "You... Who are you? Show yourself! Where are you?" Fang Jueyu jumped out of bed, but there was nothing in the house.


    "I exist within your body, having merged with the host''s body. Unless the host reaches top-level permissions and possesses the same abilities as the past hosts, you can''t separate me from your body using your own energy!"


    "Wait, are you the family heirloom my parents mentioned?" Fang Jueyu suddenly had a realization.


    "Yes, you could put it that way. I''ve served the Fang Family for thousands of years, and you are the hundredth generation host."


    "Holy crap!" Fang Jueyu didn''t know what to say. Other people''s family heirlooms were precious antiques or something, but his family amazingly inherited an entire system?


    "What exactly are you?"


    "Simply put, I am a multifunctional intelligent system with features like management, investment, cultivation, and inquiry, among others. However, your earliest ancestors have amassed enough wealth, so you might not need these features now."


    "What about cultivation? Don''t tell me my parents practiced some Cultivation Technique or something. This isn''t some fantasy world! Where would you find such things?"


    "Of course, my Cultivation System is somewhat unique. Your bodies indeed have great potential, and with certain guidance, the abilities you can possess are beyond your imagination. You''ll find out after you unlock certain levels of permissions."


    "Permissions? What are those?" Fang Jueyu asked again.


    "They''re the keys to using my functions. Right now, you''ve only unlocked some basic ones. The 99th generation host worried you might find Earth dull, so they created tasks. Completing these tasks will increase your permissions."


    "For instance, once your permissions are elevated, you can start learning ways to unlock human potential. If you grow strong enough, you can also leave Earth to find the previous generation of hosts."


    "What tasks did my father leave me?"


    "Spend money, show off," the voice chuckled mischievously. "The previous host''s idea is quite amusing!"


    "Oh, come on, my dad''s really that kind of person?" Then again, thinking about it, his parents were never really conventional. "By the way, do you have a name?"


    "It''s just a code. The host can name me as you please."


    "Alright, in that case, I''ll call you Xiao Yi!" Fang Jueyu said offhandedly.


    Who knows? Maybe heaven pitied his earlier tough times and gave him this system now. Was it to help him defy fate and change his destiny? Since his parents left him this thing, wouldn''t it be a waste not to make good use of it?


    Jiang Yuan left him because he wasn''t wealthy or powerful enough, right? With this ancestral fortune, such things shouldn''t happen to him anymore, should they?


    "Now, I''m going to release the first stage of the permission upgrade mission. Host, are you ready?"


    "Yes, I''m ready!"


    "First task, increase your fame and let everyone know that a super-rich person like you exists! The system will automatically assess the completion criteria, and the first stage permissions will be unlocked upon completion. The time limit is one year!"


    ```

 Chapter 4 How to Spend Money

    ```"Increase popularity? How do I do that? Does it involve spending money?" Fang Jueyu was bewildered by the thought of how to spend money for the first time.


    Although Fang Huai had immeasurable wealth, he never revealed any of it. Fang Jueyu had always led an ordinary life. Suddenly being given so much wealth left him clueless about how to spend it.


    "Buy a car? Buy a house?" Ideas flashed through his mind, but he was just an average college student and had never dealt with such things. Dealing with proof of ownership, waiting in line, or lottery draws would be too much of a headache.


    "Host, are you troubled about how to spend money?" When his mind was spinning, Xiao Yi''s voice suddenly echoed in his head.


    "Can you teach me?"


    "Oh..." Xiao Yi let out a surprisingly human-like sigh, "Host, you shouldn''t evaluate yourself with your previous mindset. You must detach from your former identity. Alright, let me help you; consider it a beginner''s task!"


    "Okay, guide me a little!" Fang Jueyu finally felt like he''d found a lifeline.


    Now initiating the task phase: Spend 10 million yuan on a live-streaming platform, complete the task, and receive a reward of double physical enhancement, with an increase of 2% in level-one clearance.


    "Ten million?" Fang Jueyu was dumbfounded. The largest amount he had ever come across was his college tuition. Let alone ten million; he hadn''t even touched a hundred thousand before. Plus, ten million accounted for 10% of the balance on his bank card. Spending it on a live-streaming platform was a bit daunting.


    "Host, don''t worry. A trivial ten million is so easy to make back... There, now you''ve made ten million. Go ahead and spend it!"


    "What?" Fang Jueyu was stunned. In the blink of an eye, he had made ten million?


    "Host, you have no idea of the extent of your industries. It seems I have to disclose at least some of it to you," Xiao Yi noticed that Fang Jueyu was a good kid. Even with all this sudden wealth, it was impossible for his mindset to change overnight, so it was better to shock him first with the money!


    "What''s your dream car?"


    "Huh?" The question left him speechless. When it came to cars, he could at most recognize the brand by its logo. As for car performance or models, he knew next to nothing.


    However, no matter how uninformed, everyone has a dream car in their heart. Fang Jueyu was no exception. Even if he didn''t know a thing about its performance or structure, its cool design left an indelible impression on him.


    "Apollo''s Sun God!" he said almost without hesitation.


    "Oh? I didn''t expect you, Host, to fancy such a supercar!" Xiao Yi remarked. "This car isn''t extremely expensive among supercars, but it''s indeed not something money can easily buy. But for you, it''s not a problem."


    "What do you mean?"


    "Heh heh, you''ll find out soon enough!" sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Five minutes later, Fang Jueyu''s phone suddenly rang. It was from an unknown number, but he decided to answer it.


    "Hello, who''s calling?"


    "Is this Mr. Fang Jueyu?" A middle-aged man''s voice came from the other end.


    "Yes, that''s me."


    "Hello, Mr. Fang. I''m Zhou Ruixiang, the head of sales for the Apollo Supercar Asia Division at Audi. We just received your order. We''ve designed a unique custom supercar for you, and we''re now confirming the transaction."


    "Huh?" Fang Jueyu was taken aback. When did he place an order? Was this Xiao Yi''s doing? But how was that possible?


    "The car will be modified based on the Apollo Sun God and will feature bulletproofing, automatic cruising, and smart controls. The modifications will be completed within a week, and the transaction will be finished in two weeks. Do you have any suggestions or requests?"


    "No... nothing..."


    "Very well, the factory will start processing your order immediately. I''ll contact you two weeks from now to arrange for the vehicle to be delivered to your specified location."


    "Alright, thank you."


    "It''s my honor to serve you!"


    "Xiao Yi, what''s going on? Tell me quickly!" Fang Jueyu felt as if he were dreaming. He knew such high-tier supercars required custom orders, which typically took six months to a year, with many orders requiring waiting in line.


    Moreover, these top-tier cars are limited in number, so even with money, they aren''t guaranteed for purchase. Finishing modifications and delivery in just two weeks felt like they would have to rush day and night!


    This meant delaying lots of other orders, which made Fang Jueyu doubt his own influence.


    "What''s so unusual about that?" Xiao Yi spoke as if it was no big deal. "You own 70% of the company, and nearly 90% of their supercar manufacturing divisions. Basically, you are the company''s boss. Would anyone dare to delay a car for the boss?"


    "I own Audi?"


    "Yes, it''s a stake your father acquired two years ago, and it was recently transferred entirely into your name!"


    "Holy crap!" Fang Jueyu let out a curse, "Are you telling me I have shares in Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, and the like?"


    "Heh heh, you''re right. You also have shares in Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Pagani, and many supercar companies. All this wealth combined is just a fraction of your total assets. Do you have a concept of your fortune now?"


    "I... Oh my!" Fang Jueyu was thoroughly shocked this time. If this were true, then a mere ten million was nothing!


    "Spend money! If I can''t spend it all, I''ll spend like there''s no tomorrow!" With an iceberg-tip understanding of his wealth, Fang Jueyu seemed to have come to a realization, immediately turning on his computer.


    He usually watched live streams, mostly game competitions and occasionally some streamers singing, but as a poor student, he hadn''t spent a dime on these platforms.


    He commonly used a platform called "Bamboo Live" and had an account there. Logging into his old account, he found only a few hundred free bamboo tokens, with the other items all showing zeros.


    "Let''s recharge a VIP account first!" Since he was going to make a name for himself, this was the best method. To his memory, the highest VIP level was 10, and reaching level 10 would automatically announce it across the entire system. But to reach level 10, one had to spend 5 million!


    "This really makes my hands shake a little!" Spending so much money for the first time, Fang Jueyu''s hands were trembling. After a ten-minute tug-of-war in his mind, he finally opened the recharge interface.


    "Tremble, a super tycoon is about to be born!"


    ```

 Chapter 5 Spending Lavishly

    "Congratulations to user ''Lin See Deer'' for reaching VIP level 10, let''s cheer for him!" A scrolling subtitle flashed three times on every live streaming room''s page."Whoa, which tycoon just leveled up their VIP status?" Many users were veteran users of the Bamboo Live platform, well-acquainted with the regular big spenders, but the ID "Lin See Deer" seemed to be a first-time sight.


    Quickly, a group of bored users began investigating this newly-minted level 10 VIP god. But they found that, although this account was registered two years ago, it had never spent any cash, only gifted a few hundred free bamboos at most.


    "Damn, is it another case of someone embezzling company funds to show off as a big spender on the streaming platform?" someone speculated. After all, this kind of thing happened before, and such nouveau riche users certainly tend to arouse suspicion.


    At that moment, Fang Jueyu, who had just completed a recharge, recovered from his trembling hands. He still couldn''t believe it¡ªhe had just recharged 5 million into his live streaming platform account with the click of a button! An amount many families might not earn in a lifetime, and he did it just like that?


    "Host, this is only the first step. You''ll have plenty more opportunities to spend lavishly in the future, and you''ll get used to it slowly."


    "I know... It''s just that being ordinary for so long, it''s hard to adjust in an instant!" Anyway, it was vacation time, and the break had just started. It was the peak season for the live-streaming industry. Fang Jueyu habitually clicked into a game live stream room, one of his favorite streamers.


    "Wow! What the flip, did you guys know this scoundrel ambushed me in the bushes for two minutes! Full two minutes, my goodness! Don''t you want your jungle?" On the live screen, a chubby streamer angrily ranted, while various bullet comments floated across the screen.


    "66666, Mr. Pu, where''s the invincible tank you promised? How did it turn into a toy car? You didn''t even know when you got run over!"


    "Hahahahaha, this is too entertaining, I can eat another bowl!"


    "Mr. Pu, hurry and fight back. The jungler took that kill, with so many last hits, the economic gap hasn''t widened. Use your skills to come back!"


    This chubby guy was one of the most popular game streamers on this platform. He was a former professional player, known as Mr. Pu, because of his humorous and witty streaming style, enjoyed high popularity on the platform.


    "He''s a dead man already! Watch me solo kill him!" With extremely skillful maneuvers, Mr. Pu outmatched his opponent in detail. Even after being ganked once, he still managed to kill the opponent with flair, surviving with less than twenty health left.


    "Nice!"


    "Mr. Pu, you''re awesome! I want to have your babies!"


    "666666, Mr. Pu''s skills aren''t lacking from back in the day!"


    "Hehehe, I told you, I could definitely solo kill him. Gank me? No way!" Before Mr. Pu could relish his moment of triumph, a missile flew from the opposite bottom lane, hitting him precisely and taking him down.


    "Oh no!" Mr. Pu jumped up in anger, even smoked the cigarette in reverse, and both he and his chair tumbled to the floor.


    "Hahahahahahaha, thanks to Jinx for the rocket!"


    "I''m laughing to death, someone save me, I need CPR!"


    "A classic scene! Whichever big shot edits it into a parody for Bilibili tomorrow, I''ll definitely give it a coin!"


    ...


    In front of the screen, Fang Jueyu laughed himself silly at Mr. Pu''s comedic twist. Having watched Mr. Pu for so long, even though it was part of the mission, he had to spend money on his favorite streamer!


    "Lin See Deer gifted 99 pandas to streamer Mr. Pu!"


    "Lin See Deer gifted 99 pandas to streamer Mr. Pu!"


    "Lin See Deer gifted 99 pandas to streamer Mr. Pu!"


    ...


    Ten identical messages flashed across the live streaming page. The originally fast-moving bullet screen exploded like a bomb, instantly bustling.


    "Wow, what kind of operation is this! Gifted nearly 1,000 pandas at once? Just threw away 500,000 like that?"


    "Hey big spender, is there room for an accessory on your leg?"


    "I saw this ID before, it''s the big shot who topped up to VIP level 10 just now!"


    "Rich guy, I want to have your babies!"


    "6666666, worship the big shot!"


    ...


    Mr. Pu had just climbed back up from his chair. Seeing the full screen of gifts, he was startled. Though his stream didn''t lack wealthy patrons, he had never seen anyone spend money like that on a whim.


    As a big-time streamer, 500,000 wasn''t particularly eye-catching for him, but a person casually spending that much couldn''t be an ordinary person, right? Experienced as he was, Mr. Pu was always focused on more than just the surface.


    "Thank you Lin See Deer for the 990 pandas, I''ll add you as a moderator in a bit for fun!" Mr. Pu said, already thinking about making friends.


    Soon enough, Fang Jueyu earned moderation privileges, and Mr. Pu sent him a private message.


    "Bro, want to add on WeChat? We could drive cars together sometime!"


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu didn''t hesitate and sent his WeChat ID over. "Mr. Pu, come to Shanghai when you''re free, I''ll treat you to dinner. I''m going to check out some other rooms!"


    "Sure! Let''s keep in touch on WeChat!"


    "Lin See Deer gifted 99 pandas to streamer Mr. Pu!"


    "Lin See Deer gifted 99 pandas to streamer Mr. Pu!"


    ...


    As Fang Jueyu exited the room, he sent another 990 pandas, clueless about the scene left behind in the room.


    "Hmm? Why is she streaming so early today?" Fang Jueyu opened his follow list. Besides Mr. Pu, another streamer''s room was lit.


    Xinyu was a talent streamer; Fang Jueyu saw her as a girl who loved playing the piano and singing after 10 p.m.


    Her voice was melodious and sweet. Though her stream didn''t attract many viewers, she was always punctual. And what intrigued people even more was that she had never shown her face.


    Her singing was beautiful, and her piano skills impressive. But perhaps this was a world that judged by appearance, so compared to the top-tier female streamers, Xinyu didn''t have such high popularity.


    Today, Xinyu was wearing a black dress and was engrossed in singing an English song while playing the piano. As usual, Fang Jueyu rested his chin on his hands, quietly listening to her sing.


    So why why why


    Why should we waited


    And I I I


    I should be waiting


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    Even though that it wasn''t you


    ...


    The lyrics made Fang Jueyu recall a lot of beautiful memories, and unknowingly, his eyes were a little misty.

 Chapter 6 Xinyu

    ```The song ended, and Fang Jueyu was still lost in its charm, while the chat room''s comments blew up¡ªnot because of Xinyu''s fans, but because Fang Jueyu''s arrival attracted a throng of spectators.


    A level 10 VIP had some privileges, including system notifications every time they entered a stream. Many rushed in, hoping this mysterious tycoon would reward the streamer.


    Normally, Xinyu''s room only had a few thousand viewers, never exceeding twenty thousand. But with Fang Jueyu''s arrival, the room''s viewers skyrocketed to over one hundred thousand, and it was still climbing!


    "So the tycoon likes this type of girl?"


    "Hahaha, she isn''t showing her face, could she be Grandma Qiao?"


    "No, with my years of experience with women, this is definitely a beauty! Even without showing her face, those hands, those legs, she''s got to be gorgeous!"


    "This streamer sings so well, I don''t care about anything else. Since Mr. Lu likes her, I''m following her!"


    "Waiting for Mr. Lu to send gifts!"


    "Waiting x10086!"


    ...


    Xinyu''s real name was Guo Xinyu. She didn''t expect so many people to suddenly flood into her stream. Her family used to be well-off; otherwise, she couldn''t have developed a skill like piano, which required lots of money.


    However, her family''s business later suffered major setbacks, and they ended up in significant debt. Now in college, she covered her living costs and tuition by live streaming.


    She knew the streaming industry was a mixed bag, so she chose this method, but not showing her face meant many weren''t interested, so her income wasn''t great. After the platform''s share, her monthly earnings barely covered living expenses, and the extra was just enough for tuition.


    She didn''t pay much attention to the streaming industry''s happenings, streaming on schedule to play piano and sing without knowing why her room suddenly filled up with so many people discussing someone named Mr. Lu.


    "Linshen Jialu gifts Panda x99 to streamer Xinyu!"


    ...


    Spending a fortune, exactly 990 pandas, Guo Xinyu, sitting in front of the piano, covered her mouth, too shocked to speak.


    990 pandas¡ªeach worth 500 yuan, nearly half a million. As a small streamer, the platform took 50% of the rewards, but she could still receive 250,000 yuan, more than she might earn in five consecutive years of streaming!


    With this, her next two years of school expenses and tuition were covered. Not only that, she could even help ease her family''s situation a bit. It felt like she was struck by Lady Luck herself.


    "Why does this name sound so familiar?" Guo Xinyu hadn''t heard of "Mr. Lu," but the ID "Linshen Jialu" seemed familiar. She had nearly fifty thousand followers, though only about 5,000 watched her streams daily.


    She remembered regular visitors, and "Linshen Jialu" seemed like one who was there every day.


    "Tha¡­thank you, Mr. Lu, for your gift. Thank you so much." For a moment, Guo Xinyu couldn''t think of how else to express her gratitude.


    "Whoa! The tycoon started again!"


    "Mr. Lu, I don''t have money for food today. Please treat me to a meal! My account is xxxxxxxxx!"


    "I boldly predict, this streamer is going to blow up!"


    "Coach, I want to learn piano too, I want to sing!"


    ...


    As Guo Xinyu was still immersed in happiness, a comment in the chat made her emotions almost overflow into tears.


    "I don''t know what''s happening around you, but from watching your streams for so long, I feel you''re not very happy. I hope these gifts can help you a little, and I hope your songs and piano can become happy faster!"


    "66666! Mr. Lu''s not just rich, his charm is top-notch! I give this move full marks!"


    "Wow, if I were the streamer, I''d be captivated in no time!"


    "Why do I smell a whiff of romance here? Is it just my imagination?"


    "Above, I smell it too. I sense a story unfolding!"


    "Mm! I definitely will, thank you!" Guo Xinyu nodded, though no one could see. She wiped her tears and tried hard to calm down. "Mr. Lu, is there a song or piece you''d like to hear?"


    "I''d like to hear ''River Flows in You,'' if that''s okay?" It was Fang Jueyu''s favorite piano piece, bar none. He''d heard it many times in Xinyu''s stream before, where her performance was perfect in intensity and emotion.


    "Of course!" Guo Xinyu''s slender hands began to caress the piano. She had played this piece at least a thousand times and knew it by heart. As the piano sounded, the entire room fell silent.


    After the piece, Fang Jueyu, without hesitation, sent another Panda x99 series, causing another commotion in the chat room.


    "Mr. Lu, I beg you, please donate some money to me!"


    "Is there a big shot who can reveal what Mr. Lu does? Could he be some company''s boss?"


    "He''s insanely rich. I just came from Mr. Park''s stream where Mr. Lu gifted a million in gifts, and here he''s done it again. Is he aiming to dominate the gift leaderboard today?"


    "Sigh, after all, only two million was spent. Spending this ten million is truly tiring!" Fang Jueyu had recharged five million, but the system gave him ten thousand pandas. He actually only spent 2,000 pandas just now, merely two million. The ten million mission was still a long way off!


    "Xinyu, I''m off to check other streams, see you tonight for your song!" Fang Jueyu typed on the public screen.


    "Okay, same time at ten tonight, don''t miss it!"


    ...


    After exiting Xinyu''s stream, Fang Jueyu resumed his grand mission of stream-hopping. Regardless of the streamer''s popularity, as long as he was somewhat interested, he started with at least 99 pandas.


    "Mm, this game''s played pretty well!"


    "Linshen Jialu gifts Panda x99 to streamer Jiangnan Gun King!"


    "Although the face is heavily made, the singing is not bad!"


    "Linshen Jialu gifts Panda x99 to streamer Little Sheep!"


    "Whoa, what is this? A man made up like this? Sorry, my bad!"


    "Hey, this is good. The shooting is superb. Is it some cheat? Why can''t I control the recoil?"


    ...


    Spending the whole afternoon on the streaming platform, Fang Jueyu finally completed the task of spending ten million. He was a bit numb himself, yet this platform witnessed a legend. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Someone named "Linshen Jialu," known as Mr. Lu, spent a staggering ten million within just three hours! He rewarded without looking at popularity, only by his liking, leaving the viewers to sum it up in four words: rich! capricious!


    ```

 Chapter 7 The Steward

    "Xiao Yi, I''ve completed this task. Shouldn''t I get a reward?" Fang Jueyu exited the live-streaming platform, eagerly asking for his prize."Stage task completed, Level 1 permission unlock task completion increased by 2%, total completion 2%, additional reward, double enhancement of physical fitness!"


    It felt as if a current was flowing through his body. Fang Jueyu sensed a mysterious energy surging in every cell, strengthening his muscles, fortifying his bones, and even sharpening his mind.


    "Awesome!" The exhilarating sensation filled his soul, making him shout out loud.


    This state lasted for a full five minutes. Fang Jueyu felt as if he had changed bodies. Perhaps, rebirth would be a more fitting description?


    "Host, your muscle strength, bone density, brain cell activity, and other bodily metrics have all doubled from their original levels!"


    "This is real!" He knew his own body; although he hadn''t conducted thorough tests, Fang Jueyu could fully sense the difference in his physique. "What was that warm sensation just now?"


    "It was released by your ancestors while unlocking their potential. The excess energy was absorbed by the system, allowing me to feed it back to help strengthen your body!" Xiao Yi explained.


    "Is there more of this energy?"


    "Of course, the energy accumulated over 99 generations is enough to transform the host from an ordinary person to an almost omnipotent superhuman," Xiao Yi knew what Fang Jueyu was thinking, "but your father has instructed not to excessively use this energy, as it may adversely affect your future growth."


    "My dad''s thought this through." Fang Jueyu understood; such sudden enlightenment style enhancements only had short-term advantages. Truly becoming powerful would only happen when his permissions were elevated.


    "Wait, what''s that smell?" Suddenly, a foul odor rushed into his nostrils.


    "These are impurities from the host''s body. While assisting in your enhancement, I took the liberty of cleansing them. You might want to take a bath now!"


    "You should''ve said so earlier!" Fang Jueyu exclaimed while stripping down and rushing to the bathroom.


    The cleansed impurities amounted to quite a lot. Fang Jueyu scrubbed for ages to remove the gunk. Even the floor was left with a puddle of disgusting black liquid. After several more washes, the odor finally dissipated.


    He wiped away the mist on the mirror and looked at himself, suddenly feeling slightly unfamiliar.


    Fang Jueyu had an ordinary appearance, wasn''t tall, and his build was slim. But in the mirror was a face with extremely defined features, resembling Fang Huai a bit, and his height increased by about five centimeters, surpassing 1.8 meters. Even more astonishingly, what was once a skinny body now boasted defined muscles!


    "Oh my gosh, am I dreaming?" Fang Jueyu touched his body, hardly believing this was truly him if not for recognizing his original facial outline.


    "While enhancing the host, I also improved the host''s genes, leading your appearance to approach the perfect human state!"


    "Are my parents the same?" Fang Jueyu finally understood why his parents, nearing fifty, still maintained enviable looks and physique.


    "Your parents went through proper potential development, so naturally their genes are more perfect. They won''t age, and you can achieve that too in the future."


    "By the way, you''re passed down through the Fang Family generations. What about my mom? Can this potential development be taught to others?"


    "That''s naturally possible, although there are prerequisites. You''ll learn about it later," Xiao Yi said. "Oh, I''ve contacted a butler for you. He''s already waiting outside. Would you like to meet him now?"


    "A butler? Our family has a butler?" Fang Jueyu seemed numb with surprise.


    "He''s someone helped by the 98th host, your grandfather. Their purpose is to manage part of the Fang Family''s assets and be ready to serve you at any time."


    "He''s here already?"


    "Yes, right at the doorstep!"


    "Then I''d better go meet him!" It didn''t seem polite to leave someone waiting at the door. Fang Jueyu dried his body and immediately headed for the entrance.


    The door opened, revealing two people standing outside, one looked like a 60-year-old man, and the other was a girl about his own age.


    The old man dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, despite his age, exuded an aura of authority seen only in business or political leaders.


    The girl was about 168 cm tall, and the word "beautiful" didn''t do justice to her appearance, especially her long and shapely legs, which made Fang Jueyu glance twice.


    "So alike, really too alike!" The old man became so excited upon seeing Fang Jueyu that he spoke incoherently, "You must be Young Master Fang!"


    "What? Young¡­ Young Master Fang?" This form of address felt really awkward to Fang Jueyu; what era was this to call someone a young master?


    "So¡­ Who are you, elder?"


    "Oh, my apologies, Young Master Fang," the old man said. "My name is Zhuang Hanzhong, and this is my granddaughter, Zhuang Ying. Part of your assets have been managed by our Zhuang Family. We recently received word that you''ve officially inherited all Fang Family assets, so I''ve come to brief you on this portion of your assets!" The old man spoke respectfully.


    "Oh, I see. Elder, do come in. It must be tiring standing like that," Fang Jueyu stepped aside to usher them in.


    "He seems to be quite nice!" thought Zhuang Ying, relieved that Fang Jueyu seemed approachable, fearing he might be difficult to get along with.


    "Elder, take a seat. I just found out yesterday that our family owns so many assets," Fang Jueyu admitted. "You''ll probably have to explain everything to me in detail!"


    "Young Master Fang, just call me Old Zhuang, or Uncle Zhuang if you prefer!"


    After some conversation, Fang Jueyu learned that Zhuang Hanzhong had been helped by his grandfather Fang Su in his youth, so he diligently managed the portion of assets Fang Su entrusted to him.


    "My age is catching up, and I''m not as capable as I used to be. Those assets are now managed by my children, but young master, you should have an assistant by your side. I believe my granddaughter Zhuang Ying could be of assistance to you!" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What? An assistant?" Fang Jueyu waved his hands in refusal. "I''m not some company boss, just a college student. What would I need an assistant for?" With such a pretty girl around, how could he handle that?


    "Hahaha," Zhuang Hanzhong laughed, "Young Master Fang, even if you don''t have work to handle, you''ll need help when managing funds, right?"


    Promoting his granddaughter, he continued, "Despite her youth, Xiaoying has already completed a master''s in economic management at Oxford. You can leave these matters to her."


    "That''s not a bad idea," Fang Jueyu nodded. With little knowledge about his fortune, he genuinely wouldn''t know where to find funds if needed. Who knew what costly tasks Xiao Yi would assign next? The remaining 900 million seemed significant but wouldn''t last long.


    "Alright then," Fang Jueyu extended a hand toward Zhuang Ying. "I guess I''ll be relying on you for these matters!"

 Chapter 8 Personal Assistant

    ```After giving Zhuang Ying some instructions, Zhuang Hanzhong left first. Fang Jueyu stood on the balcony and noticed for the first time that Zhuang Hanzhong had arrived in a Rolls-Royce Phantom. The little golden figure shining brightly almost blinded him.


    The price of this car was likely to be calculated in tens of millions, and it seemed there was a dedicated driver in the car as well. Combined with his elegant demeanor, it was clear that Zhuang Hanzhong was a man of significant wealth. Such a person was only helping to manage a portion of his grandfather''s assets?


    "Young Master, from now on, this is how I''ll address you!" After some interaction, Zhuang Ying had gained some understanding of Fang Jueyu''s personality, and this address was entirely meant to poke fun at him a little.


    "Uh... You''re a bit older than me, how about I just call you Sister Xiaoying in the future?" This title indeed made Fang Jueyu feel a bit awkward, and his face even flushed slightly.


    A man and a woman in the same room, and for a moment, the atmosphere became a bit awkward. However, it was Zhuang Ying who broke the silence first.


    "Young Master, would you like to change your residence first? This place is a bit... uh, a bit small."


    Although she was only helping the Fang Family manage part of their assets, Zhuang Hanzhong was given some shares and dividends by Fang Su, and just those shares alone had turned the Zhuang Family into a rather large family. Even Fang Ying lived in a villa with an area of over 500 square meters.


    Although she didn''t know exactly how much Fang Jueyu''s net worth was, she had heard from her grandfather that the assets he managed were just a drop in the bucket. Even he didn''t know how much wealth the Fang Family really had.


    However, one thing he could confirm was that if the Fang Family wished, the entire world economy could collapse in an instant. The fortune accumulated over thousands of years was beyond anyone''s imagination.


    "Change residence?"


    "Yes, you have properties in almost every city. Where would you like to live? I can help arrange it quickly!"


    Fang Jueyu''s mouth twitched instantly, owning properties in every city? Even the richest person in Huaxia might not have such a grand scale, right? He realized he seemed to increasingly not understand himself.


    He pondered for a moment. His parents had gone to find his grandfather and them, and there didn''t seem to be too much to keep him in this city. Since he was studying at Jiangnan University, he might as well go to Jiangnan City!


    "Let''s go to Jiangnan City, preferably somewhere a bit closer to Jiangnan University!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "One moment!" Zhuang Ying took out a tablet from her bag. Many things couldn''t be remembered just by mind alone.


    Zhuang Ying input something into the tablet, and a densely packed page of index results popped up immediately. Fang Jueyu glanced at it; it all looked like certain residential complexes or something.


    "Found it, about 3.5 kilometers from Jiangnan University, there''s a place called Jiangnan Villa. You have a standalone villa there, maybe that will suit you better!"


    "What is it like? Tell me about it."


    "This villa was designed by a European designer, with a total construction area of 1,600 square meters. It comes with a swimming pool, a garden, and a small parking lot. The entire villa is situated in the center of an artificial lake. It''s currently valued at about 280 million RMB!"


    Fang Jueyu was drinking water and nearly choked to death when he heard this. A house costing 280 million RMB? Isn''t that almost 180,000 RMB per square meter? This was simply gold worth every inch!


    "If you''d like to go, I can arrange it for you now!" Zhuang Ying was very pleased with Fang Jueyu''s reaction. She liked his look of not being worldly. It seemed that interacting with this young master, who didn''t know how wealthy he actually was, could also be an interesting affair.


    "Go! Of course, go, why not!" Conveniently, Fang Jueyu had just returned home yesterday, so he hadn''t packed anything. He can just leave with his suitcase.


    Only, this place he had lived for twenty years suddenly became empty, and it left him with a bit of a bitter feeling. His parents just left on a whim; indeed, they had rather big hearts, and he suddenly felt like an orphan.


    "Sister Xiaoying, this place..." sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I understand the young master''s thoughts," Zhuang Ying immediately saw through his mind. "I''ll arrange for someone to clean regularly here. If anytime you want to come back and have a look, you can come anytime."


    "Thank you!" Fang Jueyu expressed his gratitude sincerely.


    "It''s my duty, an honor to work for the young master! Shall we set off now?"


    "Yes, let''s go!" Fang Jueyu took a family photo of three and then walked out of the building.


    "Young Master, you''re going to drive this car?" When Zhuang Ying saw the Porsche Cayenne parked in the space downstairs, she was stunned. Wasn''t this kind of car too cheap for someone like Fang Jueyu?


    "Uh... Is there a problem?" Fang Jueyu looked at Zhuang Ying''s expression and felt as though he was being looked down upon.


    "How about I get you a car and arrange a driver for you? It''ll make your daily travels more convenient."


    "No need, I don''t want to take a driver everywhere. People might mistake me for some nouveau riche second-gen!"


    Zhuang Ying glanced at Fang Jueyu. He really wasn''t some ordinary rich second-gen; if there was a word to describe him, perhaps "noble young master" would be more appropriate.


    "I''ve already got a customized sports car ordered, should be delivered in two weeks. I''ll drive myself then; there''s no need for a driver." After the college entrance exams, during the summer vacation, Fang Jueyu had already obtained his driving license. He hadn''t been driving for a while, so the Cayenne was perfect for him to practice.


    "That''s fine, but young master, is your driving skill... safe?" Zhuang Ying hesitated, wondering if she should ride in the car with Fang Jueyu.


    "Don''t worry, even though I''m young, I''m an old driver!" Fang Jueyu said casually. In reality, since getting his license, he had only driven three times but had just completed body strengthening. His reaction speed and coordination had improved significantly, so driving a race car would be no problem, let alone just driving on the road.


    "Alright then, it takes about two hours to get from here to Jiangnan Villa in Jiangnan City. If you get tired, I can drive!" Zhuang Ying directly sat in the front passenger seat, looking as if she planned to close her eyes for a nap.


    "You trust me quite a bit!" Fang Jueyu adeptly started the car and slowly pulled it out from the parking spot in the garage.


    "My family''s life was saved by the young master''s grandfather. If it weren''t for him, maybe there wouldn''t be anyone like me. So even if I die in a crash, at most, I''m just returning a life to you," Zhuang Ying said.


    "Is it that serious?" Fang Jueyu murmured to himself. What exactly had his grandfather done to make their family so loyal?


    "From today forward, my life will be completely different!" Fang Jueyu looked up at the sky. It seemed that from today onward, every day would be filled with countless surprises.


    ```

 Chapter 9 Villa Number 1

    ```When he arrived in Jiangnan City, it was already around eight o''clock. Although it was still July, the sky had gradually darkened, and a rather familiar cluster of buildings appeared in front of him.


    As a student of Jiangnan University, Fang Jueyu had naturally heard of Jiangnan Bieyuan. This place only sold high-end villas, and this fact alone was enough to deter countless people. Being able to live here was already a symbol of status and identity.


    According to his roommates, the cheapest location for a villa here was eighty thousand per square meter, with the smallest villa being 200 square meters in building area. This means the cheapest villa costs over sixteen million!


    Such prices were something Fang Jueyu never dared to imagine before. How many people struggle their entire lives without earning so much money? But now he actually owned a villa in the very center of Jiangnan Bieyuan!


    The original sales center had been remodeled into a service center. Such a high-end neighborhood charged exorbitant management fees every year, naturally offering high-end services corresponding to these fees.


    "Young Master Fang, the property ownership of this villa has already been transferred to your name, and the keys are at the service center. Not long ago, we arranged for someone to clean it, and you can move in immediately!"


    "What about the interior¡ª"


    "Young Master Fang, do you really not know? All of these high-end villas are fully decorated," Zhuang Ying laughed, "but yours is a bit different. Yours was designed by an artist and a master architect together, and it will absolutely satisfy you to the utmost!"


    The two of them walked side by side into the service center. It was more appropriate to call it a high-end caf¨¦ than a service center. Every owner here could enjoy free services.


    The front desk was manned by a very pretty young girl. It seemed that the fa?ade work here was indeed very well done, but compared to Zhuang Ying beside him, she was eclipsed.


    "Hello, I''m Zhang Wenting from the Jiangnan Bieyuan Service Center. You can call me Xiao Wen. May I ask what business you have here?" The girl named Xiao Wen gave a professional smile.


    "Hello, I am the personal assistant of Mr. Fang Jueyu. We''re here to reclaim his Villa No. 1!"


    "V... Villa No. 1!" Zhang Wenting was instantly taken aback as Villa No. 1 had been unoccupied ever since it was sold a few years ago. Her supervisor had once instructed that if someone came to reclaim the villa, it must be reported immediately, and the best service must be provided.


    If they offended this person, even a slight dissatisfaction could mean packing up and leaving!


    This point had been drilled into everyone working here countless times. This was a villa neighborhood for wealthy people, and Villa No. 1''s price exceeded two hundred million. Such people could not be offended.


    Just two hours ago, the manager had called, saying the owner of Villa No. 1 planned to move in that evening. They had to ensure this person was well-received and not let anything dissatisfy them, and the procedures needed to be processed as quickly as possible!


    ...


    Zhang Wenting immediately switched to a sweet smile, "Miss, I''m sorry, we still need to go through some procedures. Please present the owner''s ID and property certificate."


    Her gaze swept over Zhuang Ying and Fang Jueyu''s faces. She knew this beauty''s identity since she had just stated she was Mr. Fang Jueyu''s assistant. Could this young man be the owner of Villa No. 1?


    But she promptly shook her head. Fang Jueyu was simply too young. Such an expensive villa would even be a stretch for a rich second-generation heir to indulge in buying. Surely the owner was an affluent middle-aged or even elderly man. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Furthermore, working here long-term had honed Xiao Wen''s keen observation skills, and she could immediately tell what level Fang Jueyu''s clothes were. With such a status, it wasn''t even plausible for him to buy an ordinary villa, let alone Villa No. 1.


    "He must be the assistant lady''s younger brother or something," she speculated to herself.


    "Oh, I think the property certificate should have already been delivered here, right?"


    "Please wait a moment, I will verify that!" Zhang Wenting promptly made a call to check, and sure enough, someone had delivered the property certificate there an hour and a half ago. However, as it was sent via express delivery, they dared not casually open the homeowner''s mail.


    Soon, another staff member brought over the package, "The recipient of this package is Mr. Fang Jueyu. Please present his relevant documents so we can hand over the document to you."


    "Young Master, your ID!" Zhuang Ying wasn''t entrusted with the responsibility of keeping Fang Jueyu''s ID.


    "Oh, yes, I''ve got it here!" Fang Jueyu quickly fished his ID out of his bag.


    "Young Master?" The expressions of the girls at the front desk instantly changed. They had just ruled out the possibility that this young man was the owner of Villa No. 1. Could their assumption be getting disproved so quickly?


    Fang Jueyu handed over his ID. Indeed, although the photo on the ID differed slightly from the person, certain features indicated it really was the young man in front of them, meaning he truly was the owner of Villa No. 1!


    "Please have a seat for a moment, we''ll have all the procedures completed for you right away, in about fifteen minutes!" Zhang Wenting immediately switched to a charming smile, even casting a few flirtatious glances his way intentionally or unintentionally.


    Which girl working here didn''t wish to find a young, wealthy, and handsome boyfriend? Fang Jueyu in front of them perfectly fulfilled these three characteristics. If he took an interest in her, wouldn''t she be soaring like a phoenix?


    "Young Master, I guarantee that as long as you wish, any one of them would be willing to warm your bed tonight!" Zhuang Ying teased. "So, shall I make some arrangements for you?"


    Although Fang Jueyu had been in a relationship with Jiang Yuan for two years, he was still a typical young guy. How could he withstand such teasing? His face instantly turned red with embarrassment.


    "Sister Ying, don''t say anything like that! I''m not that kind of person!"


    "Hahahahaha," watching Fang Jueyu flustered, Zhuang Ying didn''t know why it made her particularly happy. "Young Master, you can''t be like this. With your status and wealth, you''re likely to meet countless outstanding girls in the future. You need to adjust your mindset sooner rather than later, or you''ll suffer for it later!"


    "Miss Zhuang, Mr. Fang, your coffees!" A young girl carefully placed the coffees in front of the two. "My name is Zhou Qingxue. If you need anything, feel free to call me. Our manager will be here shortly, as Villa No. 1 is of great value, the keys have always been kept in his possession!"


    As she bent down, perhaps intentionally, she revealed a large expanse of alabaster chest without any cover to Fang Jueyu.


    "Alright, we understand, thank you," Fang Jueyu said, feigning composure.


    "What did I say? You didn''t believe me!" Zhuang Ying naturally noticed that earlier scene and pulled a small note from under Fang Jueyu''s cup, revealing a string of phone numbers.


    "Well, that little girl''s looks and figure are quite decent. Barely worthy of serving the Young Master. If you''re too shy, I can arrange it for you!" Zhuang Ying seemed committed to teasing Fang Jueyu thoroughly.


    Being constantly teased was unbearable, so Fang Jueyu fiercely retorted, "If you want someone to accompany this Young Master, then you should come personally!"


    As soon as he said this, Zhuang Ying, who planned to continue joking, blushed furiously, and the words she intended to say were swallowed right back.


    "Hahahahaha!" Having finally won a round, Fang Jueyu laughed triumphantly like a victor.


    ```

 Chapter 10 Poverty Limits Imagination

    "Is this Mr. Fang Jueyu?" A slightly chubby middle-aged man rushed in five minutes later. He had received a call and hurried back from his business trip."Hello, I am Fang Jueyu!" Fang Jueyu extended a hand for a symbolic handshake. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mr. Fang, you are truly young and accomplished, having such a vast fortune at such a young age," the manager started with a flattering remark. "I am Wang Zhihai, the manager of Jiangnan Villa. I am currently responsible for all the logistics and property management here. If you have any issues, feel free to contact me!"


    "Thank you for the trouble, Manager Wang!" Of course, Fang Jueyu wasn''t going to give out his number. Such matters would surely be handled by Zhuang Ying.


    "Manager Wang, can we see the villa now? Mr. Fang is tired from the journey and needs some rest," Zhuang Ying, acting as an assistant, said. If the pleasantries continued, who knew when they could actually move in.


    Wang Zhihai suddenly became a lot more alert. He had perhaps overestimated himself. Although Mr. Fang looked approachable, his assistant certainly seemed formidable. It appeared they just wanted to settle in quickly and had no interest in idle chat with a lowly manager.


    "Of course, of course, I have the keys with me. We can go immediately!" Wang Zhihai dared not show any temper. "Please take my car, it''s a short distance to Villa No. 1."


    "No need for the trouble, we have our car. You can lead the way in front!" Zhuang Ying responded coldly.


    "Alright, please follow me!" Wang Zhihai was now somewhat dejected.


    As a manager of this type of real estate, Wang Zhihai''s company car wasn''t low-end, or else ferrying around esteemed guests would be beneath him. His vehicle was a Maybach, priced upwards of three million US Dollars.


    When he saw Fang Jueyu''s Porsche, he was a bit surprised. Such wealth driving a car like this seemed rather understated.


    Naturally, Fang Jueyu wasn''t aware of Wang Zhihai''s thoughts. In his mind, this car was already considered a luxury vehicle. Perhaps he didn''t quite understand the world of the truly wealthy?


    The two cars drove into the neighborhood, with an enormous artificial lake at its center. Villa No. 1 was situated right in the middle of this lake, the focal point of the villa complex, akin to the moon surrounded by stars.


    There was only one specially crafted road leading to Villa No. 1, and a guard was assigned to ensure the homeowner''s safety.


    Despite being prepared, when Fang Jueyu saw the villa, he couldn''t help but gasp. Perhaps it''s not an exaggeration to describe it as a palace?


    The villa had four levels; the lowest was a garage, while the top was an open-air garden surrounded by a suspended ring-shaped swimming pool, a design that''s both bold and innovative.


    The villa''s shape wasn''t square; it looked like a disjointed Rubik''s cube, with a strong sci-fi vibe.


    "Young Master, are you satisfied?" Seeing Fang Jueyu''s expression, Zhuang Ying already knew he was incredibly pleased with this villa.


    "Satisfied...of course I''m satisfied." Fang Jueyu was eager to take a look inside.


    "Then I won''t disturb you further!" Wang Zhihai handed over the villa keys and sensibly left first.


    "Thank you, Manager Wang!" Fang Jueyu thanked him.


    "Sister Ying, why did you seem a bit cold towards Manager Wang?" Fang Jueyu had wanted to ask this in the car.


    "Young Master, you need to know that many people would want to interact with you and get close to you because of your wealth. Of course, I don''t discriminate against anyone due to their status, but I saw flattery and greed in Manager Wang''s eyes. There''s no need to associate with such people."


    "Understood!" Fang Jueyu nodded, suddenly grasping something.


    "Come on, let''s go inside first!" Zhuang Ying said mysteriously. "I''ve had someone redecorate the villa. Although time was a bit tight, you should like it!"


    Fang Jueyu excitedly walked into the villa, wary of setting foot on the luxurious tiles.


    "These tiles are custom-made, with an artificial crystal layer added to the surface," Zhuang Ying explained. "Each tile measures 40cm x 40cm, priced at approximately 5,000 yuan each!"


    "5,000 yuan per tile?" Fang Jueyu was about to go insane. That meant over 30,000 per square meter? Even the house prices in the city center were at that level!


    At the entrance were two Qinghua porcelain vases about a meter high, with fresh plants inside. Clearly, those tidying up the house were very meticulous.


    "These are a pair of rare Qinghua porcelain vases from the Song dynasty, likely passed down from your ancestors. Their current value should exceed 12 million, each," Zhuang Ying added.


    "Hiss..." Fang Jueyu gasped again. Placing antiques at the front door, how wealthy do you have to be to do that?


    Yet he didn''t doubt Zhuang Ying''s words. His ancestors had long acquired the "Little Yi" system. At the time, they might have already been quite wealthy, so perhaps these vases were antiques to him but not to his ancestors. Accumulating a plethora of items over generations wasn''t all that surprising.


    "Wait, Sister Ying, you''re not saying all the decorations in this villa are antiques, are you?"


    "Of course, this villa also features a study with many original works from famous figures such as Tang Yin, Wang Xizhi, and Zheng Banqiao. It''s not just one or two pieces, and there are even works from foreign celebrities!"


    "You''re sure they''re all originals?" Fang Jueyu asked again for confirmation.


    Zhuang Ying nodded seriously.


    Fang Jueyu pointed at a huge oil painting on the wall, "What''s this? Don''t underestimate my education, I recognize Van Gogh''s ''Starry Night,'' and this painting should be in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, right?"


    "Hehe, why don''t you check what''s written on the back of this painting?" Zhuang Ying smiled mysteriously once more.


    Perplexed, Fang Jueyu walked over, took the painting off the wall, and examined it carefully. It appeared significantly different from the one in his art textbook, with a few lines of text on the back that he couldn''t understand.


    "What is this? It''s not English, is it?" Fang Jueyu felt awkward.


    "This is Dutch. When translated, it reads: ''Thank my Huaxia friend Fang Kun for helping me in my darkest times. I created a version of "Starry Night," gifting him half as a token of gratitude¡ªVan Gogh.''"


    "Fang Kun? Could it be another ancestor of mine?" Fang Jueyu was feeling a bit numb.


    At that moment, Little Yi''s voice echoed in his ear: "Yes, host, Fang Kun was the 91st host of the system. When Van Gogh was at his lowest, he encountered your ancestor while traveling the world, who provided him with funds to learn and study painting. Thus, Van Gogh gifted him this painting upon completion!"


    "May I ask, how much could this painting sell for?" Fang Jueyu asked meekly.


    "If it were the original in New York, it would be around four hundred million dollars now. Of course, that''s a priceless treasure and wouldn''t be sold even if someone offered money. As for your version, because it features an inscription from Mr. Van Gogh and its historical significance, it''s probably worth at least six hundred million dollars!"


    "Hehehe..." Fang Jueyu was completely dumbfounded this time. He finally understood one sentence: poverty truly limits imagination!

 Chapter 11 Chopins Piano and Paganinis Violin

    ```"Sister Ying, my heart can''t take this!" The price of this villa at 280 million already had him dumbfounded, but what he didn''t expect was that any random painting on the wall was worth 400 million, and in US dollars! That was enough to buy ten villas like this!


    "These are just some random decorations in the living room!" Actually, when Fang Huai transferred these assets to Fang Jueyu, Zhuang Ying was already aware. She figured Fang Jueyu would choose this villa as his residence, and these arrangements were made a month ago.


    To be honest, when she first saw these things, she was also scared enough. However, as she inherited more and more assets, she gradually became numb to it.


    Fang Jueyu walked into the living room, which was quite spacious, with a rug of some unknown beast''s fur on the floor. The coffee tables and leather sofas seemed to be costly, and on the side, there was a magnificent grand piano.


    Fang Jueyu had been learning piano and violin since childhood, initially forced by his parents, but later he fell in love with them completely. No matter where he was, if there was a piano, he couldn''t help but sit down and play a piece.


    He walked up to the piano, which was an amber color, covered completely in the dense marks of time. Through the text on the piano, Fang Jueyu recognized its name¡ªPleyel.


    "Ding!" The crisp sound still carried a very ancient aura. Based on his experience, Fang Jueyu judged that this piano might also be an antique, probably several decades old.


    Suddenly, he found a line of characters on the side of the piano. Surprisingly, they were Chinese characters, and although the writing was a bit aged, Fang Jueyu could still read them.


    "Gifted to my musician friend¡ªFriedrich Francois Chopin!"


    "Wait¡­ Don''t tell me this is Chopin''s piano?" Fang Jueyu''s voice trembled, and he even involuntarily lifted his hand off the keys, afraid he might accidentally break it.


    "Yes, this Pleyel piano is over 180 years old. It''s also Chopin''s favorite because it was a gift from his friend in Huaxia!"


    "Don''t tell me, this friend in Huaxia is also my ancestor?" Although he already had the answer in his mind, Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but ask.


    "What do you think?" Zhuang Ying threw him a charming glance. "Oh, right, there''s also this!"


    Zhuang Ying took out a box from a nearby cabinet, inside was a light brown violin.


    "Just tell me who used this violin. I''m mentally prepared!" Fang Jueyu took a deep breath, ready to accept whatever came.


    "This violin is the ''Il Cannone'' created by Guarneri in 1743, known to later generations as the ''Cannon''!"


    "The one used by Paganini?" Though mentally prepared, Fang Jueyu still shivered.


    As the most famous violin master, Paganini held an unshakeable status. For many violinists, the chance to play on his violin would make their life worthwhile.


    What he didn''t expect was that this violin, like Chopin''s piano, had all become part of his collection.


    "This violin wasn''t gifted by one of my ancestors, was it?" Fang Jueyu remembered it was a business tycoon, not from Huaxia, who gifted it to Paganini after a concert.


    "No, but the museum that later housed this violin was yours. Seventeen years ago, Mr. Fang Huai bought it directly!"


    "Seventeen years ago? I had just started learning violin then! My dad really didn''t hold back!" Fang Jueyu felt completely disoriented.


    "By the way, there are also two famous violins here, used by masters Kreisler and Heifetz. They''re all perfectly preserved, and we''ve had the descendants of the artisans who crafted these violins restore them, guaranteeing the best sound quality. You should try them."


    Fang Jueyu was already eager. He picked up Paganini''s violin and played a Caprice. Although it had been over two hundred years, the moment the sound came out, Fang Jueyu felt like his soul was elevated.


    Though his skills weren''t comparable to those masters, he still rendered the piece perfectly. Zhuang Ying even felt like Paganini himself was playing in front of her!


    After finishing the piece, Fang Jueyu''s hand was already trembling. He carefully put the violin back in its case, not because of its worth, but because damaging it would be a desecration of art! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Want to check out the study? There are plenty of treasures there!" Zhuang Ying laughed, "There are many calligraphies and rare books from famous people!"


    "Forget it, I''ll look another day. I''m afraid I might faint!" Fang Jueyu felt his brain was running out of oxygen. "Sister Ying, it''s almost nine, where are you staying tonight?"


    "Oh, don''t worry, when this villa was bought, the twenty nearest villas were bought too, so I''ll just find an empty one to stay in. If you need anything, you can reach me anytime!"


    Several lines of exasperation popped up on Fang Jueyu''s head, "Those are mine too?"


    "Yes, those twenty second-tier villas are yours, but most are already occupied. There are three empty ones left; if you need them, I can arrange it."


    "Hold on, what do you mean by mostly occupied? Were they rented out?"


    "No, those houses are occupied by a team always ready to serve the young master, including cleaning staff, chefs, drivers, and medical personnel, totaling over two hundred!"


    "Ahem, ahem, ahem!" Fang Jueyu felt like he was about to suffer internal injuries.


    "By the way, if you feel hungry, just ask the chefs to cook. Their numbers are all stored in the villa''s phone. All kinds of cuisines, Western desserts, and dishes, whatever you want to eat, we have. Our chefs are the best!"


    "Alright, I got it!" Fang Jueyu thought if he continued chatting with Zhuang Ying, he might hear something even more unbelievable.


    "I''ll leave now so you can rest early. Breakfast will be delivered to you tomorrow, and I''ll be staying here permanently from today. If you need anything, just contact me!" With that, Zhuang Ying left the villa.


    "Phew¡­" Fang Jueyu seemed to lose all his strength and collapsed onto the sofa. He''d never been so shocked in his life.


    "Slap!" He gave himself a hard slap. The doubled strength caused him to lose control, leaving a red handprint on his face.


    "Ow, that hurts!"


    "Looks like I''m not dreaming after all¡­"


    ```

 Chapter 12 The Most Exaggerated Seafood Noodles

    ```"After a busy day, I''m really feeling a bit hungry!" Lying on the sofa, almost dozing off, Fang Jueyu suddenly heard his stomach growl. That''s when he remembered that he hadn''t eaten anything all day.


    On the coffee table in the living room, there was a smart phone that seemed pretty high-tech. After fiddling with it for a while, Fang Jueyu finally found the number for the head chef responsible for his daily meals and called.


    "Hello, Mr. Fang, how can I assist you today?"


    "Uh... I''m feeling a bit hungry, could you please make me something to eat?" he said, a little embarrassed.


    "Not a problem at all, serving Mr. Fang is our job!" The head chef on the other end of the line replied with a chuckle. It''s known that these chefs earn a monthly salary of 100,000, but they have rather easy tasks.


    Each chef specializes in a particular cuisine, so most of the time, they are quite idle. With such high pay and low-intensity work, serving Fang Jueyu wholeheartedly was naturally their sole objective.


    "Mr. Fang, what would you like to eat? Whatever you desire, we can make it!"


    "That''s quite the bold claim! What if I wanted whale meat?" Fang Jueyu said casually, not intending to give the head chef a hard time.


    "So, Mr. Fang, how would you like it prepared?"


    "Wait a minute, can you really get that stuff?" Fang Jueyu thought. Even with all the money in the world, acquiring whale meat and preparing it in a short time seems impossible, right?


    "Mr. Fang, your ten private transport planes fly around the globe every week, ensuring that your meals are made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Just yesterday, a piece of new whale meat was put in the cold storage. If you wish to eat it, I can arrange for it immediately!"


    "Impressive!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes. Being wealthy indeed allows one to do whatever they want. Using ten private planes as delivery trucks¡ªcould there be anything more extravagant?


    "Haha, I was just kidding earlier, how about a bowl of noodles? Eating too much at night isn''t good, and noodles are easy to digest!" Fang Jueyu chuckled awkwardly; he didn''t dare ask for more.


    Who knows, if he asked for dinosaur meat, they might claim they have some cloning facility that already cloned dinosaurs and ask him how he''d like it cooked.


    "Don''t make it too fancy, just add some seafood and vegetables!"


    "Got it, Mr. Fang, we''ll have someone deliver it to you within twenty minutes!"


    Fang Jueyu hung up the phone quickly. Was this affluent lifestyle always so intimidating?


    After a sweaty day, Fang Jueyu headed to the bathroom for a shower. The bathtub, which was almost the size of a swimming pool, made him hesitate to take off his pants. For some reason, bathing in such a large room made him feel a bit uneasy.


    "Are there hidden cameras here?" he shamelessly wondered.


    "Rest assured, host, there are no surveillance devices here. You can relax and take your bath," came Xiaoyi''s untimely voice in his ear. Being integrated with Fang Jueyu, Xiaoyi could completely sense what was on his mind.


    "If you stayed silent, no one would take you for a mute!" Fang Jueyu muttered.


    This was the most comfortable bath he had ever taken. Somehow, after the bath, he felt refreshed, and even his initial sleepiness had lessened a bit.


    "Host, this water contains a large amount of active minerals, similar to those in hot springs. It''s very beneficial for the body!"


    "Is that really necessary?" Fang Jueyu thought it was overly indulgent. Being wealthy is one thing, but some expenses are simply wasteful of money and society''s resources.


    "I''ve gotta ask Sister Xiaoying to help me get rid of these pointless things tomorrow!" Fang Jueyu thought.


    Right after he finished his bath, a young lad delivered the noodles he had ordered. He was the head chef''s son, young, yet diligent.


    "Mr. Fang, your noodles!" He handed over a box. "It has an automatic insulation feature. Enjoy your meal!"


    "Thanks for your hard work, get home quickly since it''s late!"


    Fang Jueyu thanked him, taking the boxed meal back to his room.


    "This... this is what they call adding a bit of seafood?" Fang Jueyu was thoroughly confused when he opened the takeout box. There were noodles and vegetables; back home, he used to enjoy seafood noodles too, but it was usually just shrimp and scallops. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yet here, in this large noodle bowl, there was an Emperor Crab and an Australian Lobster, and even a few abalones. Were they serious?


    "The grains these noodles are made from wouldn''t have been irrigated with ''82 Lafite, would they?" Fang Jueyu whimsically thought.


    "Forget it, I''ll just eat!" He felt that his appetite had increased significantly with his improved physical fitness. He probably could finish this huge bowl of noodles.


    Not only that, but this dish was truly a work of a master chef. Though it was a simple preparation, the aroma wafting from the broth was irresistible. He picked up his chopsticks and started devouring the feast without leaving a drop of soup.


    "Burp~" Fang Jueyu let out a loud burp, then picked at his teeth with one of the Australian Lobster''s claws. "At this rate, I''m going to get too comfortable!"


    "Hmm? It''s ten o''clock!" Fang Jueyu noted the time. Watching Xinyu''s stream at ten every night had become his routine¡ªhe even drifted to sleep listening to her songs many times.


    In his master bedroom, there was a computer with top-of-the-line specs. Who knows what kind of graphics card or processor it had, but its boot-up speed was unbelievably fast, and the system''s smoothness would probably handle games flawlessly!


    Sure enough, Xinyu had started her stream precisely on time, and it seemed that because of Fang Jueyu, her fan count had soared from 50,000 to 1.27 million. Her pure voice attracted many true fans.


    "A warm welcome to level 10 VIP user ''Lin Shen Jian Lu'' entering host Xinyu''s live stream room!"


    Fang Jueyu''s appearance stirred up the previously calm chat.


    "He''s here, he''s here! Boss Lu is here again! Rich guy, do you need any sidekicks? The kind that can talk!"


    "Hahaha, I knew Boss Lu would watch Xinyu''s livestream tonight. I waited all evening, and here he is!"


    "Boss Lu''s army here to propose (copy this for fifty cents)."


    "What''s with the comment above, can fifty cents measure up to Boss Lu''s wealth? It should be five bucks, at least!"


    "Boss Lu, are you checking in again tonight? We''ll follow your lead!"


    "You''re here?" This mysterious benefactor not only threw a hundred thousand in gifts in her stream but also brought a surge in popularity that boosted her income significantly.


    "Haha, were you waiting for me?" Fang Jueyu used VIP text to write.


    "66666, Boss Lu started the flirting!"


    "Boss Lu, I''m available, I''m 168 cm, double E, I''m just your type!"


    "Sexy Boss Lu, flirting online!"


    "555555~ My Xinyu will soon fall under Boss Lu''s charms; I want Jingjing!"


    "Hi there, I''m Jingjing, what do you want with me?"


    ...


    "Of course, you''re my big sponsor, after all. Any song you want to hear?" Guo Xinyu playfully ignored the barrage of comments and jokes.


    "Just like always, sing whatever you like, I''ll listen quietly!"


    Fang Jueyu lay back on his bed, closed his eyes, and began to relax to her voice.


    Suddenly, he had a thought that made him a little embarrassed. Who exactly was this Xinyu?


    As a moderator of Xinyu''s room, he boldly sent over a private message: Xinyu, could I get your contact info?


    After sending the message, Fang Jueyu blushed a bit. This kind of thing was a first for him, more nerve-wracking than a confession.


    "She won''t think I''m trying to take advantage of my wealth for ulterior motives, will she?" Fang Jueyu was filled with anxious uncertainty.


    Moments later, a reply came from Xinyu: Alright, my WeChat ID is xxxxxxxx, but don''t you try anything funny!


    "Nice!" Fang Jueyu snapped his fingers in excitement and immediately picked up his phone to send a friend request.


    Whether it was Xinyu''s enchanting voice or simply exhaustion, before long, Fang Jueyu fell into a deep sleep...


    ```

 Chapter 13 Enemies on a Narrow Road

    ```"Huh? Is it morning already?" Fang Jueyu groggily woke up from his sleep. He glanced at the time; it was already past ten in the morning.


    He washed up a bit and then started pondering a very serious question¡ªwhat should he have for lunch today?


    After last night''s late-night snack experience, Fang Jueyu knew the style of these chefs. No matter what he said he wanted to eat, they would surely bring him something astonishing.


    "Uncle Wu, I''ll handle lunch myself outside today, no need for you guys to go to any trouble!" Fang Jueyu instructed. Uncle Wu was the head chef. "In the future, if I want something, I''ll let you know in advance."


    "Alright, just let me know whatever you''d like to eat."


    "Oh no! I accidentally overslept and forgot about something important!" Fang Jueyu suddenly remembered that he had added Xinyu on WeChat last night, but he didn''t know if she had approved the friend request.


    He quickly took out his phone, and sure enough, the friend request had been approved, but the chat was empty. Xinyu hadn''t sent any messages either.


    "Sorry, I just moved yesterday. I fell asleep listening to your song and didn''t get to say hi." Fang Jueyu quickly sent her a message.


    "Hahaha, no worries, I know someone as wealthy as you is always busy." In just a few seconds, he received Xinyu''s reply, accompanied by a cute emoji. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "By the way, rich dude, where did you move to?"


    "I moved to Jiangnan City. Coincidentally, the school is here, so I''m planning to stay here for good."


    "School? Are you a student?" Xinyu sent a confused emoji. "I thought you were at least a middle-aged man in your forties or fifties!"


    "Hahaha, I''m only 20. I just finished my junior year after the summer break. I''m at Jiangnan University!"


    "What a coincidence! I''m also studying in Jiangnan City, but I''m at Jiangnan Music College. My grades aren''t as good as yours!"


    Actually, Guo Xinyu was being modest. Jiangnan University ranked third nationwide among comprehensive universities, while Jiangnan Music College was only behind the Central Music Academy and Modu Music College.


    "Everyone''s still guessing about your identity. Some think you''re a wealthy idler, others think you''re a big business owner. Didn''t expect you to be a student."


    "Those are just wild guesses!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes. Why did being a rich kid automatically mean being an idler? He was a well-rounded and outstanding college student, after all.


    "But still, rich dude, your family must be in business, right?" Guo Xinyu speculated he had to be from a prominent family because it''s unlikely someone could spend millions on a live streaming platform, which is essentially just entertainment.


    "Sort of. Oh, and Xinyu, please don''t call me a rich dude. My name is Fang Jueyu, so just call me by that!"


    "Alright, then you can stop calling me Xinyu. My name is Guo Xinyu. Thank you so much for your help. To be honest, my family really needed that money. You really helped us out of a tight spot," Guo Xinyu said sincerely. "If I get the chance, I''ll treat you to a meal. Just don''t mind if the place is too shabby."


    "Hahaha, I wouldn''t! If you picked somewhere too pricey, I might not even feel comfortable," Fang Jueyu replied. "You might not believe it, but I only found out two days ago that I was this rich."


    Guo Xinyu sent a playful emoji, clearly not buying Fang Jueyu''s story. "Is it like what people say online, that your parents suddenly told you they''re billionaires?"


    But Guo Xinyu had no idea that the joke she casually made actually happened to Fang Jueyu. Moreover, his parents were beyond just billionaires; even he didn''t know where they had disappeared to in the universe.


    Since the two were just getting to know each other, there wasn''t much more to chat about, so after some pleasantries, they said their farewells.


    Fang Jueyu had something important to do today. Zhuang Ying had sent him a text earlier, saying he needed to be fitted for a decent outfit. After all, his current attire barely added up to a thousand bucks.


    Originally, Fang Jueyu was going to find a mall to buy a decent outfit, but Zhuang Ying told him he had a private factory dedicated to tailoring clothes for Fang Jueyu and those who served him. Someone would come in the afternoon to take his measurements.


    "Let''s go grab some food first!" Fang Jueyu casually dressed in simple shorts and a T-shirt, grabbed his keys, and headed out. Near the school, there were many good restaurants. Some were quite expensive, and he usually couldn''t afford them, but now he didn''t have such concerns.


    Driving out of the neighborhood and through a street, he soon arrived at the school gate. It had been a few days into the vacation, so besides the diligent graduate students, there weren''t many people left. The usually bustling school gate seemed rather quiet.


    But luckily, with fewer people around, Fang Jueyu quickly found a parking spot. Just as he got out of the car, a familiar voice called out to him.


    "Old Fang!" A slightly chubby guy caught up with him. It was his roommate, Cheng Kai. "Whoa, it''s really you! Have you gotten taller? You seem different. Did you get plastic surgery? I almost didn''t recognize you!"


    "Get out of here! I''m still growing, don''t you know?" Fang Jueyu joked, noticing his appearance had changed a bit. "Hm? Why haven''t you gone home yet?"


    "Well, my family wants me to get into grad school. If I were home, I wouldn''t have the focus to study, so I stayed at school. At least the library is more productive," Cheng Kai said. "What about you? I thought you went home. Why are you back?"


    "Uh, I just moved recently, moved to Jiangnan City," Fang Jueyu wasn''t sure how to explain.


    "Wow, keeping a low profile! Jiangnan City''s housing prices have tripled in recent years, and your family can still buy there. Impressive!" Cheng Kai said enviously. Around Jiangnan University, the average housing price had exceeded 60,000 per square meter, making any home a lifetime''s work.


    "Hahaha, to tell the truth, my dad told me a few days ago that I''m actually a rich kid!" Fang Jueyu said jokingly.


    "Alright, I believe you. I''m exhausted from studying. You treat me to lunch today!"


    "No problem, how about Bartolo?"


    "Damn! I was kidding, are you serious?" Bartolo, officially Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant, wasn''t super fancy, but it had an average expenditure of over 300 per person, and it would take at least 500 each to feel full. It was quite a luxury for students.


    "Cut the crap, for us being roommates for three years, I''d sell blood to take you somewhere nice!" Fang Jueyu joked.


    "Oh boy, is this guy''s family actually rich now?" Cheng Kai followed in confusion, but knowing Fang Jueyu, he wasn''t one to put on airs. Fang Jueyu sometimes dabbled in the stock market with saved-up allowance money, so maybe he''d really struck it rich recently.


    It was quite coincidental that when they arrived at the restaurant entrance, two people walked up, one of them his ex-girlfriend Jiang Yuan. As for the one holding her arm, that was her new boyfriend Wang Xuan.


    "Haha," before Fang Jueyu could react, Cheng Kai chuckled coldly, "what a small world!"


    ```

 Chapter 14 Your Taste Is Really Not That Great

    Fang Jueyu was incredibly generous to Jiang Yuan, a fact that his roommate Cheng Kai knew well. Everyone was still just a student, but Fang Jueyu spent all the money he managed to earn in his free time on Jiang Yuan.Almost every week he prepared little surprises for Jiang Yuan: lipstick, perfume, tickets to concerts or performances. To take her to and from class, he even saved up to buy an electric scooter, which was no small expenditure for a child from a regular family.


    By this point, Cheng Kai was even angrier than Fang Jueyu!


    As they approached each other, Jiang Yuan and Fang Jueyu inevitably locked eyes.


    "Why does he look a bit different?" Although she had been with Fang Jueyu for two years, she could easily spot the obvious changes: he was not only taller but also more handsome. However, she was sure she had not mistaken him.


    Perhaps feeling guilty, she quickly averted her gaze, while Fang Jueyu continued to look directly at her.


    Although Wang Xuan and Fang Jueyu had never had any connection, as Jiang Yuan''s current boyfriend, he naturally knew about this ex. As if provoking, he wrapped Jiang Yuan in his arms and swaggered into the restaurant.


    "Old Fang, should we still go?" Cheng Kai hesitated a bit. He had heard of Wang Xuan''s financial resources; although still a student, he drove a different car every day and was known as a rich second generation at school. In such an expensive restaurant, the opponent might make it uncomfortable for them.


    "Go! Why wouldn''t we? What are we afraid of? We''re not the ones in the wrong," Fang Jueyu said lightly, but his face showed none of his usual calmness, "It''s just eating a meal, after all. What outrageous thing could they possibly do?"


    "Welcome to Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant. How many people?" The high price was explaining itself as a waiter came to greet them as soon as they walked into the restaurant.


    "Oh, just the two of us," Fang Jueyu said, glancing around. It didn''t seem to be a special day, and students were on break. Why was there not a single empty seat?


    "Sorry, the restaurant is a bit busy today, so you two might need to wait a moment," the waiter said apologetically.


    "No problem, we''ll wait," Fang Jueyu wasn''t in a hurry. "You''re not rushing back to study, right?"


    "There are still several months to go; a little time won''t matter." Getting into Jiangnan University meant Cheng Kai was naturally a top student; reviewing was just part of the process, and he was confident about his graduate exams.


    "That''s good," Fang Jueyu went to the waiting area and sat right next to Jiang Yuan and Wang Xuan.


    "By the way, old Fang, where did you move to? I might visit your place someday," they began chatting out of boredom.


    "Oh, Jiangnan Bieyuan. If you find the school too noisy, you''re welcome to stay at my place during the holidays. After all, there are plenty of empty rooms just wasting away, and it''s quiet too."


    "Ha ha ha, forget it. The library''s study atmosphere is better. Otherwise, I''d have no problem revising in the dorm," Cheng Kai seemed unaware that Jiangnan Bieyuan was an exclusive high-end villa neighborhood, "I just can''t control myself; if I''m not in the library, I''m either sleeping or playing games."


    "Hmph, can''t tell big lies without risking a back injury," Wang Xuan commented in a hostile tone. Clearly, as Jiang Yuan''s boyfriend, he was filled with animosity toward Fang Jueyu, the ex.


    While others might not have heard of Jiangnan Bieyuan, he certainly had. His own family owned a home there, and he knew that even the cheapest villas almost cost two hundred million yuan. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Yuan had mentioned Fang Jueyu''s situation to him before. Coming from an ordinary family, Fang had to skimp and save, working part-time to buy Jiang Yuan gifts. How could a family like that afford a house here?


    In Wang Xuan''s mind, they must have been colluding to put on a show here for the sake of face.


    "Yuanyuan, I thought your ex-boyfriend was just poor, but it turns out his character is just as bad," Wang Xuan said loudly, drawing the attention of some guests also waiting to be seated.


    Those familiar with Jiangnan Bieyuan immediately gave disdainful smiles: Fang Jueyu, wearing obvious knockoffs, not to mention being able to afford a place there, wouldn''t find it easy to buy an ordinary home in Jiangnan City. Today''s young people were indeed vain.


    Fang Jueyu became the focus of attention but remained unmoved. After the recent shocks, his mental resilience had grown tremendously.


    "He''s always like this, pretending to be someone he''s not," Fang Jueyu hadn''t expected that after doing everything he could for her, he would be described this way. Was this the so-called "lick until you lose everything"?


    "Hey, buddy, on Yuanyuan''s behalf, let me give you a piece of advice: it''s better to be grounded and stop daydreaming," Wang Xuan arrogantly declared, as though he were the victor.


    "Who the hell are you? To call me buddy, do you deserve it?" Fang Jueyu just wanted to eat peacefully, but Jiang Yuan''s words and Wang Xuan''s provocation were unbearable for Xiao Yi.


    A random mission was issued: How could the host of the system be provoked like this? You must retaliate fiercely!


    Mission details: Make this pair of shameless lovers shut up completely.


    Mission reward: Completion of the level one authorization task increases by 2%, and a random piece of "ancestor''s trash" will be rewarded to the host.


    Although he didn''t know what this "ancestor''s trash" was, from his understanding of Xiao Yi, the so-called trash was only so in the eyes of his ancestors; for him, it was probably an unimaginable treasure.


    Every person has a bit of pride; if he could endure this insult, he wouldn''t be a man.


    "What did you say?" Wang Xuan had never been insulted like that. Everyone who knew his status was nothing but obsequious dogs in front of him. And a poor kid from an ordinary family dared speak to him like this?


    "I said, you don''t deserve to call me buddy!" Fang Jueyu enunciated every word!


    "You''re courting death!" Wang Xuan suddenly stood up, towering over Fang Jueyu, reaching for his collar.


    But what he didn''t expect was that a strong and firm hand gripped his wrist. While Wang Xuan wasn''t weak, next to Fang Jueyu''s enhanced physique, he appeared quite feeble.


    Fang Jueyu gradually increased the strength of his grip, and Wang Xuan''s face showed a pained expression, but for the sake of face, he stubbornly endured it.


    "Hey, what are you doing? This is a public place. Are you trying to fight?" Cheng Kai quickly stepped in to separate them.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t intend to start a brawl here; with a slight push, he sent Wang Xuan back into his seat, then adjusted his slightly ruffled collar.


    Wang Xuan watched him with a face full of resentment, subtly twisting his wrist. He had clearly suffered earlier; Fang Jueyu looked scrawny, but how could he have such strength?


    "Hmph! Ill-mannered poor dirtbag! Waiter, do you let just anyone into this place?" Wang Xuan shouted loudly, convinced that Fang Jueyu and his company couldn''t afford to eat here and only wanted to disgust them deliberately.


    Hearing the commotion, the floor manager quickly arrived, accompanied by two security guards.


    "Waiter, these poor dirtbags are making a disturbance here. Get the security to kick them out!" Wang Xuan shamelessly said.


    Fang Jueyu glared at him fiercely, his face full of disgust and disdain, then turned to Jiang Yuan beside him: "Jiang Yuan, I have to say, your taste is really something!"

 Chapter 15 I Am the Owner of This Shop

    "What''s going on? Is someone causing trouble?" Two security guards stormed over."That''s right, these two were hitting people just now, and everyone around saw it," Wang Xuan accused first, showing her wrist. "Look, there are bruises on my wrist!"


    "Sir, can you please explain?" The lobby manager, being quite experienced, could tell there was some conflict and dispute between the two, but she wasn''t about to take Wang Xuan''s word and directly conclude that Fang Jueyu and Cheng Kai were causing trouble.


    "Hello, my friend and I came here to eat, and this person not only mocked us but also tried to get physical. I was merely defending myself," Fang Jueyu said calmly. "If you don''t believe me, you can check the surveillance footage; it will make everything clear!"


    Wang Xuan''s face changed instantly. He had forgotten about the surveillance cameras; if the footage was reviewed, his actions would clearly be indefensible.


    "Your restaurant has some reputation. Do you let just any kind of customers in?" Wang Xuan seemed determined that the two couldn''t afford to eat there. "Look at them, their entire outfit isn''t even enough to cover a meal here, clearly just here to make trouble."


    The lobby manager''s eyes scanned over the two. Wang Xuan puffed out his chest, intentionally revealing his Rolex watch, and he was indeed dressed in designer clothes.


    In contrast, Fang Jueyu and Cheng Kai''s attire together might not even cost more than Wang Xuan''s shirt, making their spending ability indeed questionable.


    "Whether we can afford to eat here or not isn''t your concern, is it?" Fang Jueyu was almost amused by his own anger. Even if they couldn''t afford it, he''d never heard of a restaurant kicking out customers for that. If that happened, the place would definitely get a bad reputation.


    "Fang, let it go. These two are really off-putting. How about we just find another place?" Cheng Kai whispered in Fang Jueyu''s ear.


    But this was overheard by Wang Xuan, who thought they were surrendering, and became even more arrogant.


    "See? They''re planning to slip away now, proving they came here just to cause trouble," Wang Xuan boasted arrogantly.


    "Haha, can''t afford a meal?" Fang Jueyu felt he might have been too low-key. He turned to the lobby manager, "Hi, may I know your name?" S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m the lobby manager of this store. My surname is Bai," she replied politely, though she felt there was something unusual about this young man, despite his unimpressive clothing.


    "I want to dine here immediately, is that possible?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Oh, sorry, sir, but we are indeed fully booked," Manager Bai assumed Fang Jueyu wanted to prove he could afford a meal there. A proper meal for two here could cost over a thousand dollars, which was a bit extravagant for a typical college student.


    Not only her, but many onlookers also thought Fang Jueyu was just trying to put on airs. Even if he paid, he might have to live off instant noodles afterward.


    "Really? If I remember correctly, your restaurant should have reserved some special seats for certain distinguished guests, right?"


    "This¡­" Manager Bai''s expression changed. This was an unwritten rule in the mid-to-high-end dining industry, and Fang Jueyu was right. The restaurant indeed had reserved seats, but ordinary people were not entitled to them.


    "It''s fine. I know those reserved seats aren''t just given to anyone. Give me two minutes to make a call!" Just now, Jueyu learned an interesting bit of information through Xiao Yi.


    Fang Jueyu took out his phone and called Zhuang Ying.


    "Young master, what''s up? Need my help with something?" Zhuang Ying was having lunch. As his personal secretary, she too enjoyed the excellent chef team.


    "Sister Xiao Ying, do me a favor. My friend and I are trying to eat at Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant on Xueyuan Road, but it''s fully booked. Could you have a word with the owner for us?"


    "Just that small thing?" Zhuang Ying didn''t take it to heart at all. "Your father should have given you a black card. Just show that card, and anyone with a bit of sense would give you the highest treatment."


    "Oh?" Fang Jueyu didn''t realize the card had such a function.


    "Seems like you don''t know, this card might not hold much money, but it represents a status," Zhuang Ying explained. "In Jiangnan City, there wouldn''t be more than ten people with such a black card. One of them is the party secretary of Jiangnan City. Does that make it clear?"


    "This card actually has such an effect?"


    "In not just Jiangnan City, but even in Yanjing, any business person would have to respect you. So no need to bother their owner for such a small thing."


    "Hahaha, actually, there''s a bit of a personal issue," Fang Jueyu lowered his voice. "To be honest, I ran into my ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend here, and they''re mocking me for not being able to afford a meal!"


    "Really?" Zhuang Ying found it amusing. With Fang Jueyu''s wealth, there was nothing he couldn''t afford to eat in this world. "Alright, I got it; give me two minutes!"


    "Hmph, putting on an act!" Seeing Fang Jueyu putting down his phone, Wang Xuan began muttering again.


    "Manager Bai, you might be getting a call."


    Manager Bai looked puzzled, wondering who could be calling her.


    Sure enough, within two minutes, Manager Bai''s phone rang, showing the call was from this store''s owner!


    She took another look at Fang Jueyu and then picked up the phone.


    "Mr. Xu, what''s the matter?"


    "Xiao Bai, I got a call directly from headquarters overseas. Did a young man show up at your branch?"


    "Um¡­ there are two of them, and¡­" but before she could finish, Mr. Xu interrupted her.


    "Do not offend the young man named Fang Jueyu, no matter what his requests are, you must accommodate them!" He emphasized again, "Remember, all of his requests!"


    "If he''s unhappy, it''s not just you who''d be leaving; this store won''t be able to continue, and even the main company would be in trouble!"


    "I... I understand..." Manager Bai''s voice was a bit shaky. Although this branch was valuable, it was nothing to the truly wealthy.


    But the store''s headquarters was a massive dining group in Spain, with businesses in many countries around the world. That was not something that easily failed. Could this seemingly ordinary young man have such terrifying power behind him?


    "Are you Mr. Fang Jueyu?" Manager Bai hung up and instantly adopted a respectful demeanor.


    "Yes, that''s me." Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "Sorry for the oversight earlier. We''ll immediately arrange a seat for you; please, this way!"


    "Wait! What do you mean? We were here first, why are you giving him a seat first?" Wang Xuan, still oblivious to the situation, protested.


    "Why?" Fang Jueyu sneered, "Because I''m the owner of this place, is that enough?"

 Chapter 16 Help Me Drive Them Out

    ```Just now, during the dispute between the two, Xiao Yi had already told Fang Jueyu that this Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant was part of the Spanish Belot Chain Dining Group, with 92% of the shares controlled by Fang Jueyu.


    As for the remaining 8% of the shares, it wasn''t that they couldn''t be acquired; it was because the group had rewarded this portion to those who made outstanding contributions to the group. Even if Fang Jueyu wanted 100% control to privatize the entire group, it would be an easy task for him.


    The Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant was considered one of the flagship assets of this group. All the outlets were directly surveyed and located by the headquarters, and all the staff only participated in management and service.


    So, saying that from this store to the entire Belot Chain Dining Group belonged almost entirely to him was not an exaggeration at all!


    The management of that part of Belot Chain Dining Group''s business was entrusted to the Zhuang Family by Fang Huai. Therefore, a call from Zhuang Ying nearly scared the headquarters'' staff to death. Having the boss dine at one of the chain''s restaurants was a significant matter, so how could there not be a seat available?


    "You''re the owner of this restaurant?" Wang Xuan laughed. Nowadays, legal representatives in the catering industry had to display all certifications in the hall, and the name on the business license was someone named Xu Gaowei. "When did you change your surname to Xu, aren''t you surnamed Fang? Oh, I mean the ''Fang'' with the grass radical!" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wang Xuan''s words carried a double meaning, blatantly mocking Fang Jueyu for being cheated on. Anyone with common sense could infer that these two likely hadn''t just met a short while ago.


    Fang Jueyu''s eyes revealed a menacing glare for the first time. Unfortunately, this was a law-abiding society; otherwise, he would certainly have gone up and beaten Wang Xuan. However, for some people, some things were even more distressing than being beaten.


    "You don''t believe it, do you?" Fang Jueyu smiled. "Manager Bai, do me a favor, please have these two people thrown out! From now on, don''t ever let them into this restaurant again!"


    "Yes," Manager Bai remembered clearly that Mr. Xu had asked her to satisfy all of Fang Jueyu''s requests. "Security, get these two troublemakers out of here!"


    "This... Wang Xuan, what do we do?" Jiang Yuan was suddenly panicked. If the two of them were just thrown out like that, they might become the laughingstock of the school. After all, quite a few people around the school knew Wang Xuan, and with a little investigation, Jiang Yuan''s identity would naturally be known to everyone.


    "Don''t you want to do business anymore?" Wang Xuan looked fearless. "This is the first time I''ve heard of someone wanting to kick customers out. Aren''t you afraid your reputation will suffer in the future?"


    "Manager Bai, we''ve just checked the surveillance," a waiter said in Manager Bai''s ear. "The dispute was indeed started by the gentleman with his girlfriend, and he was the first to act."


    "Then it''s easy!" Manager Bai smiled slightly. As long as they were in the right, there was nothing to be afraid of.


    "For normal consumers, we naturally welcome them, but for troublemakers, this restaurant has always detested them," Manager Bai said. "Our staff has already gathered the surveillance footage, and we have evidence that you provoked verbally first and then made the first move. If you have any complaints, feel free to report them to the industrial and commercial department!"


    "You!" Wang Xuan knew he had no grounds, even if he was causing trouble. Anyone who saw that footage couldn''t fault it.


    Although Wang Xuan was a wealthy second generation, his father was merely a shareholder in a ticketing company, and not many people might even recognize the name. At this moment, he felt a sense of powerlessness.


    "How does it feel, does it make you angry?" Fang Jueyu suddenly switched to a cheeky grin. "I know you''re wealthy, but what can you do? This restaurant is mine. If you''ve got the skill, why don''t you just buy the place?"


    Looking at Fang Jueyu''s smug face, Wang Xuan nearly couldn''t resist acting again. But remembering the latter''s monstrous strength and the two watchful security guards, he grudgingly held back.


    "Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that not only is this restaurant mine, but the entire Belot Chain Dining Group is mine. If you want to buy this place, you''d probably have to buy the whole group first."


    Wang Xuan''s face turned a mix of green and purple instantly. He wasn''t quite sure of the Belot Chain Dining Group''s market value, but it probably couldn''t compare to globally renowned groups like Michelin. However, in terms of the ticketing industry and catering industry, he knew they couldn''t hold a candle.


    "Manager Bai, I leave it to you!" Fang Jueyu waved his hand and followed a waiter toward the reserved VIP section of the restaurant.


    "Gentlemen, would you like to leave on your own, or shall I have security escort you out?" Even while evicting people, Manager Bai maintained a smile; the Belot Chain Dining didn''t get this big for no reason.


    "Look at that, people think they can bully others just because they have money. This time they hit a steel plate, huh? If it were me, I''d find a hole to crawl into!"


    "Isn''t that right? Looks like he snatched someone''s girlfriend."


    "Tsk, I say, this is also a materialistic woman. I heard that girl thought the young guy was poor before. Now she''s completely disgraced."


    "Hahaha, serves them right!"


    "Hmph, we''ll walk ourselves out!" The surrounding criticism made the two even more ashamed, staying any longer would only increase their embarrassment. Wang Xuan stormed out, leaving Jiang Yuan behind.


    "Wang Xuan, wait for me!" Jiang Yuan grabbed her bag and chased after him.


    "What''s going on? Didn''t you tell me that Fang Jueyu was just a poor boy from an ordinary family?" Wang Xuan didn''t know how to vent his anger and ended up taking it all out on Jiang Yuan.


    "I don''t know either," Jiang Yuan appeared pitiful. "When he was with me, he only bought gifts by working part-time outside. I never knew his family was so rich."


    "Hmph! This isn''t as simple as it seems!" Wang Xuan had never suffered such a big loss in his life. "So he''s rich, is he? I''ll see how capable he truly is!"


    "Wang Xuan, what are you going to do? Don''t do anything reckless!"


    "What, are you worried about him?" Wang Xuan roared with a grimace.


    "No, no, I''ve long since broken up with him. Of course not!" Jiang Yuan wasn''t worried about Fang Jueyu; Wang Xuan was very strong-headed. She was just concerned that if Wang Xuan did something rash without discretion, it might implicate her as well.


    "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing. I just want to teach him a lesson..."


    ```

 Chapter 17 Is One Hundred Million Enough?

    ```The restaurant arranged a very special spot, where almost every customer came in would notice at first glance, yet it didn''t seem too conspicuous within the whole place.


    "Mr. Fang, here is your menu," the waiter brought over an exquisitely crafted booklet. Fang Jueyu noticed that this menu seemed different from the others, probably specially designed for him.


    "Two tomahawk steaks, medium-well, one Argentine prawn, one foie gras..." The price of each dish could make an average university student sweat, but for Fang Jueyu now, he didn''t feel anything. Last night, any little ingredient in his seafood noodle probably cost more than this entire meal.


    He knew Cheng Kai would definitely feel embarrassed to order, so he just went ahead and ordered for both of them. Of course, he didn''t overdo it, just the amount for two people.


    "That''s it, and please be a bit quick for us!" Fang Jueyu thought he heard Cheng Kai''s stomach grumbling earlier.


    "Rest assured, we''ll arrange it for you as quickly as possible." The waiter bowed and left.


    "Holy crap, Fang Jueyu, you really kept us in the dark!" Once the waiter left, Cheng Kai immediately acted dramatically as if he was about to devour Fang Jueyu, "Three years as roommates, and we didn''t know you''re so wealthy! A rich guy like you always borrowing money from a poor guy like me!"


    "Calm down, calm down!" Fang Jueyu pushed Cheng Kai back into his seat, "Didn''t I tell you? I only found out recently that my family had this much money, I wasn''t faking it before!"


    Seeing Cheng Kai''s skeptical look, Fang Jueyu added, "Tell me, over these three years, did you ever see me spending lavishly or driving luxury cars to school all the time?"


    "Well... you didn''t," Cheng Kai thought for a moment, Fang Jueyu had indeed seemed quite ordinary these three years. No matter how well someone fakes it, in such a long time they''d eventually slip up.


    "Come on, spill it, how much money does your family have?" Cheng Kai asked cautiously, fearing others might overhear.


    Fang Jueyu shook his head, "Would you believe me if I said I don''t even know how much money we have?"


    Cheng Kai shook his head, clearly, nobody would believe that.


    "Wait, the Jiangnan Villa you were talking about earlier, what kind of place is it?" Cheng Kai suddenly remembered the focal point of the earlier clash between Fang Jueyu and Wang Xuan.


    "Oh, it''s that villa district about three kilometers from school, remember last time at our dorm dinner, Ding Minghui asked about it?"


    "The property prices there are really high, right?" Cheng Kai extended five fingers, "Does it match this figure?"


    "Pretty much, but on my house you''d need to add another finger!"


    "Six hundred thousand?" Cheng Kai exhaled a sigh of relief, didn''t sound extremely outrageous.


    "No, I mean, add another finger to the tens place!"


    "Damn! A million five?" Cheng Kai nearly slammed the table in the restaurant, "Back home, a million five could buy a whole house in some remote places!"


    "I remember they only sell villas there, right? How big is yours? Must be at least four hundred square meters?" Cheng Kai started calculating, and the string of zeros in his head almost made him faint.


    "Alright, stop figuring it out. When there''s time, I''ll take a few of you guys over to my place to hang out, and then you''ll know!" Fang Jueyu thought if Cheng Kai kept asking, it might undermine his self-confidence because anything in his house, even a piece of artwork, could be more valuable than an entire house.


    "Old Fang, we agreed three years ago, if you get rich, don''t forget about us. Now that you''re really wealthy, don''t leave us hanging!"


    "Hahahaha, don''t worry, if you have any entrepreneurial ideas, just let me know, I''ll definitely support you guys!" Though Fang Jueyu couldn''t support everyone, he''d absolutely support his roommates.


    "Great! Was waiting for that! Honestly, we''ve got some ideas brewing!"


    "Oh?" Fang Jueyu instantly got interested; in their dorm, he was the only one studying physics, and the three others majored in computer science, and they all loved gaming, "Let''s hear them?"


    "Hehe, with these three years, we haven''t just been playing games or chasing girls, when you were dating, we came up with a prototype for a game, and if it''s made, it''ll definitely hit the market!"


    "Alas!" Cheng Kai sighed, "It''s just we lack funds, we can''t set up the game servers, and we don''t have enough manpower, so we had to give up. Otherwise, nobody would voluntarily take this damned grad exam!"


    "A ten-million-dollar initial investment, is it enough?"


    "Pfft!" Cheng Kai spat out the water he had just drunk, the words "ten million" casually rolled off Fang Jueyu''s tongue, who could handle that?


    "What''s wrong? Not enough?" Fang Jueyu didn''t really know the gaming industry well, but developing a large game indeed needed a lot of funding, it was undeniable, "Then, how about a hundred million?"


    "Cough cough cough!" Cheng Kai started coughing intensely, just how much money did Fang Jueyu''s family have?


    "No, no, no, it''s not that it''s not enough. Initially, our game is just for mobile users, so we don''t need that much funding, but aren''t you afraid of us scamming you by investing without even looking?"


    "Hahahahaha, I trust you guys!" Fang Jueyu laughed, "Besides, even if we fail, then so be it, we''ll just try again!"


    "Well! You''re amazing!" Cheng Kai was speechless, is this how rich people do it now? Losing millions just brushed off like that?


    "Organize all game-related materials, I''ll find a time to have my personal secretary connect with you. If everything checks out, funding can be ready right away!" Fang Jueyu added, "But I''ll only fund it; you guys have to manage everything else!"


    "Got it! With money, nothing''s a problem!"


    The two got more and more excited talking, and soon the food they ordered arrived. With their mouths full, whatever they said after that was mumbled and unclear.


    Since they decided to continue with the game project, Cheng Kai abandoned his grad exam plans to focus all his energy on completing the first step of his career!


    Once sated, Fang Jueyu headed back to the villa because someone was scheduled to tailor clothes for him in the afternoon.


    Just when he got home, he received a call from someone he hadn''t heard from in a long time.


    "Jiang Yi, you''re something else, it''s been so long since graduation, how many times have you called me? I''m always the one reaching out to you. What, had a revelation today?" Whenever he talked to his old desk mate, Fang Jueyu felt like he was back in those hectic yet beautiful high school days.


    "I heard you broke up again recently, just calling to comfort you!" Although that''s what Jiang Yi said, there was no comforting tone in her voice.


    "Come on, don''t I know you? It''d be a miracle if you weren''t cursing me; I beg you to lift this scum girl curse on me!"


    "Hahahaha, enough jokes, let''s talk business," Jiang Yi laughed twice and then got serious, "In half a month, our high school is having its anniversary celebration, and our class teacher wants us to go back and take a look!"


    "Alright, that''s all? We haven''t seen each other for ages, let''s get together!" Fang Jueyu was quite happy hearing this news.


    "Of course, it''d be great for us to meet, but don''t forget, there are a few people in our class who are definitely going to flaunt it, you better be prepared!"


    "New task release!" Little Yi''s voice suddenly rang.


    Mission requirement: Steal the show at the anniversary.


    Mission reward: Level-one authority task completion increased by 2%, reward a lost item accidentally left by ancestor. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu suddenly showed a sly grin, of course, some people would go back to show off, but this time he would definitely be the most dazzling star in the world of show-offs!


    ```

 Chapter 18 Royal Private Customization

    "There''s still half a month left, my sports car should arrive by then," he thought. If he''s going to show off, he might as well be the most dazzling person in the room and blind everyone present. But after pondering for a long time, he couldn''t come up with a particularly shocking way to do it."Young Master, I brought someone to tailor some clothes for you," while Fang Jueyu was deep in thought, Zhuang Ying walked in with a middle-aged foreigner with blond hair and blue eyes, who looked like a designer.


    "Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Heram, the chief designer for George Blumore''s Royal High-End Tailoring in England!" Zhuang Ying explained, "All the clothing used by the England Royal Family is designed by Mr. Heram."


    "Damn, a royal designer from England?" Fang Jueyu was taken aback. He originally thought that Zhuang Ying would at most bring an internationally renowned master designer to take his measurements, but never in his wildest dreams did he expect to invite a royal designer from England.


    He had never heard of George Blumore, nor had he delved into it, but a designer qualified to design clothes for the royal family is undoubtedly top-notch without needing further explanation.


    Not only that, with so many princes and princesses in the England Royal Family, these designers must be busy all the time. Inviting the chief designer all the way to Huaxia seemed like a massive deal for his family.


    "Zhuang Ying, is this George Blumore Tailoring also under my name?" Fang Jueyu asked quietly.


    "Not exactly, but your ancestors had good relations with the England Royal Family, so they are willing to share this private brand with us. Every tailor in our private factory has trained there, and Mr. Heram is also our long-term chief consultant!"


    "Oh my..." If Zhuang Ying had told Fang Jueyu that the brand belonged to him, he might have been fine. But inadvertently, he learned the shocking news that his family had great relations with the England Royal Family, which explained having the chief designer over.


    "Mr. Heram, this is Mr. Fang Jueyu. We invited you over this time to design and make a few suitable outfits for Mr. Fang."


    Heram''s somewhat world-weary face immediately filled with smiles. Initially, he was reluctant to take on this role as a long-term senior consultant because his age was catching up with him, and flying back and forth was a tremendous physical challenge.


    However, the Fang Family offered a price he couldn''t refuse, a salary of 5 million British Pounds per year plus transport by private jet. All he needed to do was help train a batch of students each year at Fang Jueyu''s private factory and occasionally create some designs.


    In comparison, the terms offered by the England Royal Family were much less favorable. If it weren''t for the inability to change his nationality, he would have preferred to work as a dedicated designer for Fang Jueyu''s family.


    Ever since Fang Jueyu was born, Fang Huai wanted him to live as an ordinary person and had never invited Heram to Huaxia. This time, Heram came with a special task.


    "Mr. Fang, long time no see! The last time I saw you, you were just a newborn baby," Heram said politely.


    "Did Mr. Heram also design clothes for my parents?" Fang Jueyu gleaned quite a bit of information from that statement. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes, but that was a long time ago. I heard Mr. Fang Huai wanted you to have a normal life, so it was kept hidden for a long time. Now that he has entrusted all the assets to you, I''ve been invited back."


    "Please, Mr. Heram, you should consider yourself a senior to me!"


    "By the way, the Queen of England asked me to pass on a message. The royal family and the Fang Family haven''t been in touch for many years, and she extends an invitation for you to visit England if you have the chance."


    "Certainly, certainly!" On the surface, Fang Jueyu remained calm, but his heart pounded. A royal invitation from the Queen of England was an honor very few people in the world could boast about.


    "Shall we get started?"


    Heram took Fang Jueyu''s measurements and asked about his preferred styles and trends. With years of experience, some rough ideas already formed in his mind.


    "Mr. Heram, the other clothes don''t need to be rushed, but could you customize a slightly formal outfit that isn''t too flashy for public events? To be honest, I need it for a high school reunion in half a month."


    "Oh, that''s a minor task. If I work quickly, I should be able to manage it in half a month." Normally, it would take Heram about a month to craft an outfit, and shortening the timeline by half would consume a lot of his time and energy. But if it earned Fang Jueyu''s favor, it would be well worth it.


    "Thank you so much, Mr. Heram!"


    Half a month was indeed a tight schedule. After saying goodbye to Fang Jueyu, Heram hurried to the handcraft factory under Fang Jueyu''s name.


    "Young Master Fang, are you attending the high school reunion in half a month?"


    "Yes, it''s our high school''s 70th-anniversary reunion. The school invited many renowned alumni, but it looks like we''ll just be ''other alumni.''" Fang Jueyu chuckled self-deprecatingly.


    In reality, reunions were merely events for successful graduates to flaunt their achievements at their alma mater; few truly cared about the school.


    "Young Master, if you want to become a renowned alumnus, that''s not difficult to achieve!"


    "How is it easy?" Fang Jueyu smiled wryly. "I''m not the owner of any famous company, nor am I involved in politics. Even if I have some money now, no one knows who I am."


    "Hahaha, isn''t it simple? Just donate a sum of money to your alma mater under your name, and there you go!"


    "Oh dear, why didn''t I think of that?" Fang Jueyu slapped his thigh. More than being a famous entrepreneur or a political figure, his alma mater valued the influence of alumni and what benefits they could bring to the school.


    Though this was the harsh reality, one had to admit that excellent facilities and hardware significantly contribute to nurturing talent at a school.


    "Miss Ying, how much liquid cash is available in my account right now?"


    "All the assets I manage, combined with both domestic and foreign banks, amount to roughly $500 billion."


    "What? How much?" Fang Jueyu thought he misheard.


    "$500 billion!"


    *Cough cough cough!* Fang Jueyu didn''t quite understand what $500 billion entailed, but he knew that even the world''s richest individuals possessed just over $100 billion in assets, mostly fixed. His liquid funds surpassed their total assets four times over.


    "Wait, what do you mean by ''the assets you manage?''"


    "Young Master, didn''t you know? The Fang Family''s total assets are divided into seven parts, handled by seven expansive organizations or families, and our Zhuang Family only manages the smallest portion!"


    "Stop, just stop, I feel lightheaded!" Fang Jueyu walked to the balcony, took a deep breath for clarity, and managed to suppress his laughter as he gazed at the sky at a 45-degree angle, "The life of the wealthy truly is isolated like snow, isn''t it?"

 Chapter 19 First Donate 10 Buildings

    Back in his room, Fang Jueyu opened his email and, as expected, found an invitation from his alma mater, Haihua Second High School."Dear 2016 alum, we sincerely invite you to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of Haihua Second High School. We look forward to your arrival on July 21. If you have any questions, please contact the principal''s office at 8545740."


    "There are still 17 days to go, which leaves plenty of time to prepare!" This 2% progress completion task was a must-win for Fang Jueyu, so he was determined to be the shining star of the celebration.


    He picked up the phone and immediately dialed the principal''s office...


    "Alas, what should I do?" In the principal''s office of Haihua Second High School, a middle-aged man in his fifties was dejectedly examining this year''s college entrance exam results. This man was the current principal, Zhu Ming.


    Although it was Haihua City''s top high school, Haihua Second High had been overshadowed by First High for decades. The position of being the perennial runner-up had remained unchanged, and now, even that position seemed to be in jeopardy.


    This year''s college entrance exam results for Third High were outstanding, falling only one percentage point behind in the top-tier rate. Such a narrow gap was very concerning.


    As a long-standing high school, though always slightly behind First High, Haihua Second High had consistently outperformed the lower-ranking schools. This new trend left Zhu Ming profoundly uneasy.


    Every year, the city''s education budget was limited, with the majority naturally going to First High. The combined funds for all other high schools didn''t even add up to half of what First High received. As resources shifted in favor of First High, its momentum became increasingly formidable.


    Teachers, educational resources, and facilities all required funding, and schools outside of First High had to find ways to make ends meet beyond the meager funds provided.


    However, schools were not for-profit institutions, so where were they supposed to come up with the funding shortfall?


    Upon investigation, Zhu Ming discovered that Third High had recently produced an extraordinary alum who had worked hard outside for over a decade, establishing a large company that went public in the United States last year.


    During last year''s school celebration, this very alum donated 10 million yuan to aid in the school''s development, hence the strong progress observed at Third High this year.


    Over the years, Second High had also produced some outstanding alumni. Many of them had succeeded in starting businesses, with numerous donations made, but who could contribute such significant amounts? Filling the regular developmental funding gaps was already a stretch.


    "Ah, if this continues, Second High will soon be surpassed by Third High!" As the principal, Zhu Ming felt an unprecedented pressure. Looking at the score report, he seemed to gain a lot of white hairs in an instant.


    This year marked the school''s 70th anniversary. By tradition, every ten years the school hosts a grand celebration, both to invite alumni back and to hope that successful alumni would generously contribute to their alma mater''s construction.


    A few weeks ago, the school began contacting alumni, but to Zhu Ming''s disappointment, whenever the topic of donations came up, more than half of the entrepreneurial alumni suddenly had excuses, leaving Zhu Ming disheartened.


    "Ring ring!" The office phone rang. Zhu Ming had already received dozens of calls that morning, most inquiring about the specific celebration schedule and activities. He assumed this would be no exception.


    "Is this Haihua Second High School''s principal''s office?" A young voice came from the other end, "I''m calling to inquire about the details of the celebration."


    "Yes, I''m the current principal, Zhu Ming. May I know which batch of students you belong to?"


    "Hahaha, has Zhu Ming managed to become the principal?" Fang Jueyu thought to himself with a laugh. During his high school years, he was most afraid of Vice Principal Zhu, who would often appear unexpectedly at the windows of various classes during evening study sessions. Fang Jueyu had been caught by him more than once.


    "Principal Zhu, I''m a graduate of the 2016 class!" Fang Jueyu said.


    A hint of disappointment flashed across Zhu Ming''s face. Students from the 2016 batch would still be in their third university year now, far from finishing their studies, let alone being able to bring any help to the school.


    However, since it was a former student, Zhu Ming was not about to display this mindset. Every student had a special place in their heart for their alma mater. Who knew, maybe one day they would excel? Zhu Ming welcomed every student who wanted to return.


    "Principal Zhu, do you remember me? My name is Fang Jueyu!"


    "Fang Jueyu?" Having worked in education for decades, Zhu Ming''s mind contained countless student names, and he couldn''t recall immediately.


    "You don''t remember? When I was in my second year, you caught me eating during the evening self-study. You took me to our homeroom teacher, and as it turned out, our teacher was in the office also eating stinky tofu. You ended up lecturing both of us!" Remembering this incident, Fang Jueyu still found it a bit amusing, "And when you left, you even took a piece of stinky tofu with you!"


    "Ahem, ahem, oh, now I remember, it''s you!" Upon hearing this, Zhu Ming''s old face turned red, and he recalled the mischievous yet academically outstanding boy''s face. "I remember you got into Jiangnan University, right? Your batch was one of the best I''ve ever taught!"


    These words were not merely flattery. Fang Jueyu''s batch had achieved the highest rate of top-tiers in Second High''s history, nearly catching up to First High. If every batch of students were like this, Zhu Ming wouldn''t be so troubled.


    "Are you coming to the celebration?" Zhu Ming put his earlier worries aside, finding chatting with such students both interesting and nostalgic.


    "Yes, we''re on summer break, so I planned to visit my alma mater and the teachers. By the way, Principal, how did our school''s entrance exam results fare this year?"


    "Ah, hard to say!" Zhu Ming sighed heavily, "The gap between us and First High is widening, and Third High is closing in fast, likely surpassing us next year."


    "How could that be? I remember the gap between us and Third High was always quite large."


    "Third High has had ample educational funding in recent years, greatly improving their facilities and staff, while our school... sigh!"


    Fang Jueyu realized that Second High''s development was not doing well, with a significant issue being the lack of educational funding. Wasn''t this precisely what Fang Jueyu had hoped for? S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Principal, I actually have something I want to discuss with you. Does the school accept donations from students?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Hahaha, of course, we welcome alumni contributions to the school''s development," Zhu Ming didn''t have high hopes. Fang Jueyu was merely a third-year university student without yet graduating. How much could he donate? He also remembered there were no particularly wealthy parents among the 2016 graduates.


    "Jueyu, the donation amount isn''t what''s important. Just give what you can afford. You should state the amount of your donation, and I''ll make a record of it now."


    "Does the school only accept cash donations?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Hahaha, of course not, all kinds of donations are welcome. Do you remember the statue at the school gate? It was donated by a notable alumnus."


    "In that case, good. I''ll start by donating ten buildings!"

 Chapter 20 Not Enough, Should I Donate More?

    ```"Wha... what? Ten buildings?" Zhu Ming''s voice suddenly quivered with shock, and then he forced a smile, thinking Fang Jueyu was joking with him. "Jueyu, you can''t joke about such things!"


    "Principal Zhu, I''m not joking. I plan to donate a hundred million to our school. Besides building teaching and laboratory buildings, you can use the remaining funds to improve our school''s equipment," Fang Jueyu remembered how when he was in high school, the air conditioning in the classrooms was broken, making summer classes unbearably painful.


    "Wait, Xiaofang, are you serious about this?" Zhu Ming was still a bit unconvinced. Even if you were a big boss of some listed company, donating a hundred million to a high school in one go, not many would be willing to do that, right?


    "Of course I''m serious, Principal. We''ve known each other for so long. Have you ever caught me lying?"


    Zhu Ming thought carefully. Even though Fang Jueyu was a bit mischievous at times and not the kind of student who dedicated himself solely to studies, his character was impeccable. But this matter was so significant that having doubts was natural.


    "How about this, I''ll first transfer the funds to the school account. Then we can discuss further?" Fang Jueyu said. "Let me make a quick call, please wait for me a moment!"


    "Sister Ying, please help me transfer a hundred million dollars to my high school''s account!" Even though Fang Jueyu didn''t know the school''s account number, Xiao Yi, an intelligent product of a mysterious civilization, could find anything on Earth.


    "Sure, send me the account details, and it will be transferred in ten minutes at most!" A hundred million dollars was nothing, considering Fang Jueyu''s billions of dollars in liquid assets. Even just earning interest from money sitting in the bank would be in the billions annually, not to mention a massive family helping him manage investments.


    "This brat isn''t pulling a fast one on me, right?" Zhu Ming put down the phone and was stunned, wondering if Fang Jueyu''s promise was real or not.


    Then, in less than five minutes, a call came from the school''s finance department.


    "Prin... principal, something big has happened!" the finance department director Yu''s voice was flustered on the other end of the line.


    "What happened? Is there a problem with the school''s cash flow again?" Zhu Ming panicked. The school had recently gritted its teeth to buy a batch of the latest teaching equipment. They had raised the money with a bank loan, and if there was a problem, it would be a big deal.


    "No, a large sum of money just appeared in the school''s account... an entire hundred million!"


    "Hiss!" Zhu Ming gasped. "Where did this money come from, have you checked?"


    "I''ve confirmed with the bank, it''s from a private account, but the bank can''t disclose the identity of the payer. I also have no way of determining where it''s from."


    "I know whose it is!" Zhu Ming''s breathing suddenly became rapid. He never expected that everything Fang Jueyu said would be real, and a hundred million would just show up like that?


    "Ah? Whose is it?"


    "It''s a donation from a student who graduated from our school," Zhu Ming suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of confidence. "Director Yu, come to my office this afternoon, and we''ll plan the use of this money well. Maybe we can even surpass the No. 1 High School someday!"


    "Okay, I''ll be there in half an hour!"


    ...


    "Principal Zhu, did the funds come through?" Fang Jueyu once again called Zhu Ming''s office phone.


    "Yes, yes!" Zhu Ming''s tone was incredibly excited, nearly in tears. "With this money, the educational strength of the school will definitely see a qualitative leap!"


    High schools differ from universities. Universities have many instruments and a much larger scale. A hundred million might not make much of a splash in a university, but for a high school, the changes would be substantial.


    "Let''s discuss the use of this money first," Fang Jueyu said. "Use half of it to build ten teaching and laboratory buildings for the school, and then..."


    "Jueyu, slow down," Zhu Ming interrupted him. "You know our school isn''t that big. We only have four teaching buildings in total. Building ten more all of a sudden, there''s nowhere to put them on our limited land!"


    "Hahaha," Fang Jueyu laughed. He hadn''t considered such details earlier. "That was short-sighted of me, Principal. With your richer experience, you should make the plans. I trust you!"


    Although Zhu Ming was known in school as the "Night Study Killer," he was consistently one of the city''s outstanding teachers. His integrity was beyond doubt, and he would surely put every penny to the best use. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How about this, I have a preliminary plan," Zhu Ming said. "I''m thinking of using ten million to add one teaching building and one laboratory building to the school, and then to improve the school''s hardware facilities. Didn''t you used to complain about the school''s air conditioning? This time, let''s replace them all for these kids!"


    "It''s about time!" Fang Jueyu clenched his fist. This was his dream for his three years in high school.


    "I also plan to use part of the fund to hire some of the province''s top teachers to work at our school and to establish a scholarship to support outstanding students from financially challenged backgrounds and to reward top-achieving students!"


    "You thought it through, Principal, so I''ll leave it to you!" Fang Jueyu felt that Zhu Ming''s plan was excellent.


    "Then let''s name the fund after you, call it the Fang Jueyu Fund, what do you think?"


    "There''s no need for that," Fang Jueyu laughed. "I''ll just be the initiator of this fund. Who knows, maybe other alumni will want to contribute in the future? Let''s call it the Children of the Ocean Fund!"


    Haihua City was near the sea, and they all grew up by the shore. The name Children of the Ocean was very fitting.


    "Okay, we''ll go with your suggestion! Jueyu, on behalf of all the teachers and students of Haihua No. 2 High School, thank you!" Zhu Ming sincerely said.


    "After all, I''m a graduate of No. 2 High School, and it''s only right to give back to my alma mater." With Zhu Ming''s gratitude, Fang Jueyu felt a bit embarrassed.


    "Jueyu, don''t mind me asking, but you''re only a junior in college. How do you have so much money?" Zhu Ming was worried that Fang Jueyu might have taken a wrong turn somewhere and was still a bit concerned.


    "Well... actually I only found out recently. My parents have been traveling around the world, and they left the family business for me to handle."


    "Hahaha, I didn''t realize your family was so impressive?" Zhu Ming laughed. Nowadays, many wealthy families choose to raise their children modestly, and it seemed Fang Jueyu''s family was one of them. "But isn''t moving such a large sum of money a risk to your family''s business?"


    "Oh, don''t worry about that. This amount is like a drop in the bucket for my family," Fang Jueyu added. "By the way, Principal Zhu, is a hundred million enough? If not, I can donate more?"


    ...


    ```

 Chapter 21 Mr. Parks Invitation

    Once there was an amusing piece about flaunting wealth online.You''d wake up on a 100-square-meter bed, walk two minutes to a 500-square-meter bathroom to freshen up, and then walk five minutes to a closet with over 10,000 outfits for all seasons to pick today''s attire under the guidance of a personal stylist.


    Though Fang Jueyu''s life wasn''t this extravagant yet, it wasn''t far off either. If he really wanted, this joke could very well become a reality.


    For the next little while, Fang Jueyu''s days became a bit more relaxed. He''d either game with a few of his buddies or watch dramas and movies¡ªyour standard summer break for a college student these days.


    A few days ago, Cheng Kai and the others came up with their game proposals, which Zhuang Ying submitted to a gaming company she owned for evaluation. The proposals received a lot of praise.


    Following that, it was pretty straightforward. Fang Jueyu invested 20 million to register a gaming company, holding 70% of the shares, with the remaining 30% shared among his three roommates. Fang Jueyu had insisted they take it.


    As for the subsequent tasks like hiring and choosing a location for the company, Fang Jueyu let them handle the headaches. He wasn''t about to waste his energy on such things.


    One evening, he logged into Bamboo Platform to watch some live streams, as usual. He was quite surprised to discover that in just over a week, his personal account on the platform had amassed over a million followers and tens of thousands of comments, all either looking to interact or cozy up to him.


    "This computer is seriously good. Even when pulling up tens of thousands of comments, it doesn''t lag!" Fang Jueyu praised. "All-in-ones these days are really something!"


    "Host, with which eye did you see that this is an all-in-one?" a voice from Yiyi sounded in his ear.


    "Is it not? It''s just a screen¡ªno tower. What else could it be?" Fang Jueyu bent down, but apart from the immaculate white animal skin under his desk, there really was nothing.


    "Host, did you see those lines behind the computer display?" S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was then that Fang Jueyu noticed the computer had a small connector linking to the wall, appearing as if some cables ran directly into it.


    "Is the tower inside the wall?" Fang Jueyu looked as if he had never seen the world.


    "There''s a small supercomputer beneath this villa!"


    "What? A supercomputer?" Fang Jueyu''s jaw almost dropped. These things were international strategic technology products used for defense and scientific research, and he was using one for gaming, watching videos, and streaming?


    "This was built long ago with design plans given by your father. It covers about 200 square meters, so the operation speed is slower, only about 500 trillion calculations per second. But it''s more than enough for your daily use."


    "Damn, when was this thing installed here?" At first, he simply couldn''t believe a supercomputer had always been here.


    "It was moved over a little over a month ago because Miss Zhuang Ying thought this place most likely where you''d reside long-term."


    "That''s crazy, I have nothing to say!" Fang Jueyu was once again floored by his family. He''d lived here over a week and only now realized there was a supercomputer beneath his house. If people found out, it would probably cause quite a stir.


    "Yiyi, can you help me filter out the spam?"


    "Piece of cake!" Fang Jueyu''s computer screen flashed, and all irrelevant information was automatically filtered out.


    "Welcome 10-level VIP user ''lin seen deer'' to host Park''s live room!"


    "666, welcome, Boss Deer!"


    "Boss Deer, did you see my PM? If you want, I can keep you company tonight!"


    "Top comment, have some shame! Stop seducing my husband!"


    ...


    "Boss Deer, you here? Want to join in? We need one more player for our squad!" Park, having just ended a game and missing a teammate, simply invited Fang Jueyu.


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu joined Park''s squad, having nothing better to do.


    "By the way, I don''t have an account in this zone. Anyone willing to lend me one? It''ll be worth your while. Just send the account info to Park!" Fang Jueyu mentioned in the chat.


    "Use mine, Boss Deer. It''s Diamond rank!"


    "Pah, Diamond rank, you call that? Use mine, King rank, 700 points!"


    "You guys can fight over it. I just want to see what ''worth your while'' means!"


    "Going to second that!"


    ...


    Park''s squad was made up of high-ranked players, and a Master account was quickly sent over.


    Fang Jueyu logged in and, without hesitation, topped up the account with 100,000 RMB, converting into game credits equaling a million¡ªa massive amount to purchase all non-exclusive skins!


    "Boss Deer, you''re too generous!"


    "Whoever that was, what luck!"


    "Damn, Boss Deer, next time you borrow an account, give a heads up. I just started watching!"


    "Boss Deer, let me introduce you¡ªthese are my former teammates from pro gaming days, Baldy, Shadow, and Kid!"


    "Hey, nice to meet you!" Fang Jueyu connected to the team''s mic and greeted the former pro players, remembering Kid''s match as the first LOL game he ever watched.


    "Wow, Boss Deer, your voice is amazing!"


    "With a voice like that, not playing ADC would be a waste."


    "Up top seems a bit shady, but I like it!"


    "Boss Deer, which position do you play?"


    "Mid, I''m used to it!" Fang Jueyu instantly picked Victor, his go-to mid-lane champion.


    "Watching Boss Deer get wrecked!"


    "Who''s going to do that? If you can''t handle Boss Deer, he''ll just bury you with money!"


    "Boss Deer, no hiring actors, okay?"


    While Fang Jueyu wasn''t bad, he was still a step behind the pros. Yet, with Shadow constantly ganking the enemy mid-laner and the others literally diving to help him get a pentakill, this was wealth in action.


    They kept playing until ten, with fans flooding the chat.


    "It''s ten. Guess Boss Deer is going offline!"


    "Where''s Boss Deer''s proposal team? Gather in Xinyu''s room!"


    "Hahaha, Boss Deer, you sneaking off?"


    "Haha, it''s a habit!" Fang Jueyu laughed.


    "Alright, won''t keep you," Park said, "By the way, in three days, there''s China Joy. Interested in checking it out in Magic City?"


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu had wanted to go for ages but never had the cash.


    "Great! When you get to Magic City, look me up. I''ll introduce you to some friends!"


    "Alright, see you in Magic City in three days!"

 Chapter 22 The Trash Ancestors Dont Want

    "Did I hear you''re going to this year''s China Joy too?" Fang Jueyu had just finished watching Guo Xinyu''s livestream, as he usually did, and was about to go to bed when Guo Xinyu sent him a message."You too? Are you going as well?"


    "Yeah, because I''ve gained a lot of followers recently, the Bamboo Platform has invited me to attend as a guest. I might even appear at the Bamboo Platform''s booth!" Guo Xinyu sent a cheeky sticker.


    "Alright, then I''ll treat you to a meal!" Fang Jueyu had always wanted to see Guo Xinyu in person; this might be the first time she''d ever shown herself since she started streaming.


    "No way, you helped me so much, I should be the one treating you!" Guo Xinyu now had over two million followers, and just a few days ago, the Bamboo Platform signed a long-term contract with her.


    This contract brought her enough benefits to pay off her family''s debts and improve her life, all of which was thanks to Fang Jueyu.


    "Alright, then I won''t hold back, I''m looking forward to seeing your loveliness!" Fang Jueyu didn''t refuse anymore.


    "Giggling, you might end up disappointed, I''m not as pretty as you imagine. Don''t forget, friends in the livestream call me Qiao Biluo!" Guo Xinyu said playfully.


    "I don''t believe that. You girls always think you''re not pretty or thin enough. Women''s lips, sweet as candy."


    "Okay, it''s late, I''m going to sleep, see you in the Magic City!" It was already past midnight, and Guo Xinyu felt the constant wave of sleepiness hitting her.


    "Alright, you sleep early!" Fang Jueyu, on the other hand, felt alert, perhaps due to his body''s enhancement. No matter how late he slept, he always woke up the next morning full of energy.


    "Wait, did I forget something recently?" Fang Jueyu suddenly shot up from his bed just as he was about to sleep. "Xiao Yi, didn''t you still owe me a reward for the last mission?"


    The ancestor''s junk may sound unimpressive, but Fang Jueyu believed it must be something breathtaking!


    "Host, you''ve finally remembered. If you don''t claim it within a week, you''ll lose it!" said Xiao Yi.


    "Damn, why didn''t you remind me or just give me the reward?" Fang Jueyu grumbled. If he hadn''t suddenly remembered, the mission''s points completion would have been all for nothing. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This was instructed by the 99th generation host," Xiao Yi suddenly mimicked Fang Huai''s tone, "This brat is always absent-minded. If you get the chance, give him a lesson so he remembers for the future!"


    Xiao Yi didn''t just perfectly imitate the voice but also the tone, leaving Fang Jueyu with some lingering grievances. However, since it was his dad''s order, he couldn''t blame Xiao Yi.


    But he remembered the lesson this time, and after completing the next mission, he would claim the reward first thing. The reward for the school anniversary mission was even more generous than this one.


    "Alright, give me the mission reward!" Fang Jueyu said, eager to find out what the ancestor''s unwanted junk really was.


    As soon as he finished speaking, a small, square space appeared in Fang Jueyu''s mind. This space wasn''t connected to the world he lived in but existed independently!


    "Xiao Yi, what is this? Is it an independent space?" Fang Jueyu felt like he was in a sci-fi world.


    "That''s right, this is a movable independent space created through space science. Theoretically, this space can be huge, not constrained by permission. Currently, you can use only one cubic meter of space."


    "Wow!" Even one cubic meter was enough to do a lot. "How did you even do this?"


    "The civilization that created me is much more advanced than Earth. For them, this space technology isn''t difficult!"


    "So, what about your civilization?" Fang Jueyu had never asked about Xiao Yi''s origins.


    "Due to excessive resource exploitation, the entire solar system was destroyed. My electronic data stream traveled alongside the gamma rays released by the star''s destruction until it reached Earth, merging with your ancestor, the first host of the Fang Family, and continued until now."


    "I see." Fang Jueyu never expected to learn Xiao Yi''s backstory by accident. Perhaps his family''s destiny was rewritten from that moment?


    "So, how do I use this space?"


    "The host only needs to control it with your mind!"


    Fang Jueyu imagined drawing the space closer to him, and sure enough, the view got closer. The one cubic meter space was almost empty, containing only a small porcelain bottle.


    Fang Jueyu took the bottle out, "Is this some kind of antique?"


    "If you insist, you could say that. It''s from the time of the 15th-generation host. Passed down through generations, it''s quite valuable," Xiao Yi said, "but the real reward is what''s inside the bottle!"


    "Oh?" Fang Jueyu quickly opened the bottle, a medicinal fragrance gushing out, invigorating his spirit.


    Inside the small bottle were five black bean-like items, roughly the size of malt balls, though not as evenly shaped.


    "What on earth are these? Could it be my ancestor''s thousand-year-old boogers?"


    If Fang Jueyu''s ancestors were still alive, they might have killed him on the spot for saying that.


    "This is a failed product from when the 15th-generation host was making elixirs!"


    "What? Elixirs? You mean Immortal Cultivation!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but mock.


    "This is science!" Xiao Yi said sternly, "Many components in plants, when extracted and refined, are beneficial to the human body. Although Earth''s plants are somewhat inferior, refined substances can''t make you immortal but can extend life and preserve youth!"


    "So these..."


    "These items were made accidentally when the 15th-generation host was preparing Elixir of Immortality for Emperor Qin Shihuang; he accidentally blew up the furnace. Originally meant to be discarded, I saved them!"


    "I... Qin Shihuang..." Fang Jueyu was speechless again. How did Emperor Qin come into this?


    "The 15th-generation host had learned much alchemy from my database and was an Alchemy Master at that time. He couldn''t make anything extraordinary, but as long as there were enough ingredients, extending a person''s life by twenty years wasn''t difficult!"


    "That impressive?" Even modern medicine struggles to keep a dying person alive for a few days. His ancestor really was something.


    "Emperor Qin commissioned your ancestor to help create the Elixir of Immortality as he was nearing death," Xiao Yi laughed, "but Earth''s most precious herbs can''t achieve that. Instead, he crafted three pills that could prolong life by a decade or so."


    "And then what happened?" Fang Jueyu grew increasingly interested in this historical tale.


    "Then those three pills were intercepted by Zhao Gao. But that wasn''t the host''s concern. By then, he had mastered the method of Potential Human Development and escaped solo from the chaotic palace..."


    "Hahaha, as expected of my ancestor, truly formidable," Fang Jueyu felt a surge of pride, "So what can these five pieces of junk do? Can they extend life?"


    "Not quite," Xiao Yi said, "These are failed products with some issues in efficacy, but my analysis shows they can rapidly regenerate aging cells. While not curing all diseases, they can heal any injury or illness as long as it doesn''t involve losing a limb!"


    "Even cancer or AIDS?"


    "They can be cured!"

 Chapter 23 Private Helicopter

    ```"Holy crap!" Ever since that day, Fang Jueyu had lost count of how many times he''d said those words.


    A disease that humans still considered incurable could be treated; if this were released to the medical community, it would be a bombshell. Such a treasure was merely the trash that his ancestors discarded. Could there be anything more wasteful?


    Compared to them, his spending habits seemed almost frugal and plain, right?


    If their discarded trash had such effects, what kind of mind-blowing treasures could his ancestors have "accidentally thrown away"? Fang Jueyu was eager to complete the next mission.


    He carefully placed the small bottle back into the space. Although he didn''t need it yet, who knew when it might have a tremendous effect?


    "Hello? Mr. Lu, where have you reached?"


    "I''m still stuck on an overpass..." Fang Jueyu had woken up early to head to the city, but he didn''t expect to underestimate the appeal of China Joy. Crowds of enthusiasts flocked from various cities, and the roads were incredibly crowded even at six or seven in the morning.


    "Mr. Park, why don''t you go ahead? I''ll meet you directly at the venue!" The traffic wasn''t improving, and Fang Jueyu didn''t want to keep them waiting, especially since Mr. Park had arranged meetings with several other friends today.


    Mr. Park, whose real name was Liu Yimou, had settled in the city after making his first fortune in professional gaming.


    On any other day, it wouldn''t have mattered if he waited longer; however, today he had arranged to meet a big shot at the venue. This person wasn''t just the boss of Bamboo TV but also one of the country''s most famous second-generation rich kids. Liu Yimou couldn''t afford to keep him waiting.


    In his heart, even though Fang Jueyu was wealthy, he didn''t think he could match that person''s wealth. That family''s fortune might not make them the richest in the country, but they certainly ranked in the top three, and the names of these heirs were well-known in society. Fang Jueyu didn''t seem to make the cut.


    Liu Yimou invited Fang Jueyu to see the exhibition, purely to expand his network.


    "Alright, to be honest, I''ve arranged to meet Mr. Wang today. When you get to the venue, give me a call and I''ll introduce you!"


    "Sure! See you at the exhibition!" Fang Jueyu replied cheerfully.


    Of course, Fang Jueyu knew who this Mr. Wang was, the son of Wang Lin¡ªone of the top three tycoons in Huaxia. Wang Cong''s famous quote, "I never check my friends'' wealth, since they could never be wealthier than me," went viral online, making him a popular "internet celebrity."


    Despite being a rich second-generation heir, Wang Cong was quite capable and had strong principles. His online rants sometimes left people in awe.


    Someone like him would never have crossed paths with Fang Jueyu before, but now there was an opportunity. It was amazing how fate worked.


    "What''s happening up ahead? It''s been two hours and nothing''s moving!" Fang Jueyu was holding in his pee for a long time, and the long wait was testing his patience.


    "If only I had a plane!" Fang Jueyu said offhandedly.


    "Host, but you do!"


    "I know I do! My family''s seafood and beef are all transported by private plane," Fang Jueyu complained. "But there''s no runway here, so even if I had a plane, it wouldn''t help!"


    "No, I mean your private helicopter!"


    "I have a helicopter too?" Fang Jueyu was surprised. "Of course, if I have a plane, why wouldn''t I have a helicopter?"


    Thinking of this, he quickly took out his phone and dialed Zhuang Ying''s number.


    "Young Master, have you arrived in the city?" Zhuang Ying was enjoying a bright morning while applying a face mask in the villa.


    "Don''t ask! There seems to have been a traffic accident on the road, and the traffic hasn''t moved for hours. If this continues, I don''t know if I''ll make it to the city before dark!"


    "Oh, that''s a minor issue. Send me your location, and I''ll dispatch a helicopter to pick you up!" Zhuang Ying spoke as if it was a routine matter, just like taking the subway or bus.


    Fang Jueyu immediately sent her his location.


    "Hold tight, your private helicopter is stationed at the city airport and could reach you within twenty minutes."


    "Thank you, Sister Ying!"


    "Being rich is great!" Fang Jueyu reclined his seat, relieved he would soon escape this mess. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    True to her word, twenty minutes later, a roaring noise filled the sky as a jet-black helicopter descended, drawing gasps from onlookers.


    "Damn¡­ that''s outrageous!" Fang Jueyu had expected a small helicopter, but this one was almost as big as a transport helicopter, its powerful downdraft seeming like it could crush the vehicles below.


    "Host, this private helicopter was modified from a retired United States AH-64 Apache, it''s 17.8 meters long and 5.23 meters wide. Mr. Fang Huai quietly purchased it for 120 million US dollars several years ago."


    "My dad''s style is unbelievably bold!" Fang Jueyu was dumbstruck.


    "Why is this helicopter stopping here? Is it picking someone up?"


    "Wow, I''ve never seen such a big helicopter before! Must be a private one, right?"


    "Not necessarily, maybe someone''s hurt or sick and needs urgent hospital transport?"


    "Quick, record this! It''ll definitely go viral online!"


    As the people around engaged in heated discussions, four individuals dressed in black came down from the helicopter, using rope-like equipment to fasten a Porsche Cayenne nearby firmly. They swiftly returned to the helicopter.


    "Wait? What are they doing? Aren''t they here to pick me up? Why are they strapping my car up?" Just when Fang Jueyu was confused, the helicopter took off, effortlessly lifting the over two-ton Cayenne into the air.


    "Hey, hey! Put me down!" Fang Jueyu had flown before, but flying like this was a first. Who knows how sturdy these ropes were? A small mistake from this height, and he''d end up as mince.


    "Haha, Host, rest assured, the helicopter''s power system could even lift tanks, let alone a car. The ropes are specially made and can withstand anything under ten tons!"


    "Even so, I''m still worried!"


    "I feel like I''m about to throw up¡­"


    Amid Fang Jueyu''s cries, the helicopter smoothly flew towards the China Joy venue while countless recorded the entire journey and uploaded it online.


    Fang Jueyu was unaware that just minutes later, the video had gone viral on major social media, even trending on Weibo.


    ```

 Chapter 24 The Most High-Profile Way to Make an Entrance

    "Flaunting wealth is insane! Traffic congestion at Jiangnan Bridge, and a Porsche owner actually called a private helicopter to fly over the clogged section!"This headline quickly dominated Weibo because Fang Jueyu didn''t cover his license plate, so even his license number was exposed online.


    Moreover, such a huge helicopter carrying a car through the sky was too conspicuous. Almost everyone who saw it couldn''t resist taking photos or recording videos. After all, such an event is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.


    Liu Yimou and many veteran team members had already arrived at the China Joy venue, among them was another figure wearing a baseball cap, with an extraordinarily attractive internet celebrity by his side. This person was undoubtedly Wang Cong. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    High-profile, fond of internet celebrities, wealthy, these were his biggest labels, but he didn''t mind them at all because they were the most accurate descriptions of him!


    "You guys have to see this!" Wang Cong said, showing a video on his phone of a Cayenne being dragged into the sky by a massive helicopter. Such a scene is rarely seen even in movies.


    "Damn! This is so badass!" Liu Yimou snatched Wang Cong''s phone, repeatedly confirming the authenticity of the video.


    "I thought I was flashy enough, but I never imagined there''d be someone even more flamboyant. Their car stuck on the highway and they called a private helicopter to haul it away, that''s just too outrageous, isn''t it?" Wang Cong exclaimed.


    "But this guy is strange too, isn''t a Cayenne just over a million Yuan? Compared to that helicopter, it seems out of its league!" said Shadow, Liu Yimou''s teammate.


    With their wealth, they couldn''t afford the helicopter, but they could buy the car: "Isn''t that helicopter from recently popular helicopter-hailing software called ''DiDi Helicopter''? I remember they offer helicopter services, though the prices are slightly higher!"


    "No, that helicopter is a private one!" Wang Cong stated, "Three years ago, my dad and I saw it at a private auction in the United States. It''s a retired military helicopter modified, and it sold for 120 million to an unknown wealthy Chinese bidder!"


    "Principal Wang, didn''t your dad try to buy it?" Liu Yimou asked. Principal Wang is Wang Cong''s nickname, liked by his friends and online followers.


    "How could he not? My dad bid too, but he stopped at one billion US Dollars."


    "What, isn''t the helicopter worth that much?"


    "Of course not, it''s just that my dad seemed to know the bidder, and at that auction, many people gave face. Whenever he wanted something, no one would overbid excessively."


    Remembering that mysterious person in the VIP room during the auction, Wang Cong was still very curious. Representatives from families like the Rothschild and Morgan families were there, yet they gave that mysterious buyer face¡ªhis identity must be astounding.


    "So, you think this person might be related to that mysterious rich guy back then?"


    "Most likely!" Wang Cong nodded. If there were a chance, he''d love to meet this person.


    "Hey, check Weibo, it seems like that helicopter is flying towards the China Joy venue!" Sun Long, another of Liu Yimou''s teammates, shouted.


    "No way?" They thought maybe the person had an important meeting or urgent business to attend to, only to come via helicopter. Could it be just to get to the exhibition early? Wouldn''t that be too extravagant?


    "Come on! Let''s go take a look!" Wang Cong couldn''t bother with the stunning internet celebrity beside him. To him, the car owner''s identity was much more intriguing than the beautiful influencer.


    The influencer stomped her foot in frustration but quickly grabbed her Louis Vuitton bag to follow. Many were lining up to date Wang Cong, even just for a week, to reap countless benefits. She couldn''t give up halfway!


    "Clack clack clack!" The loud engine sound came from the sky, and the helicopter indeed landed outside the China Joy venue! Many who heard the news gathered into a large circle, waiting to see the true face of this car owner.


    "Oh no, I''m probably going to be famous now!" Fang Jueyu looked bitter. At least a few hundred people surrounded below, and once he stepped out of the car, countless cameras would pounce on him¡ªit would be impossible to keep a low profile now if he wanted to.


    "If I had known, I wouldn''t have asked Sister Xiaoying for this favor!" Fang Jueyu regretted it deeply. His entrance was a bit too high-profile.


    Finally, Fang Jueyu''s car landed, and four well-trained men in black descended from the helicopter, quickly untying the ropes from the car, then returned to the helicopter at lightning speed.


    "Mission accomplished, heading back!" The helicopter roared again, disappearing into the sky after a while.


    Instantly, the Porsche became the center of attention, surrounded by a tight crowd, and Fang Jueyu couldn''t leave even if he wanted to.


    "I have to ask for help!" Fang Jueyu immediately dialed Liu Yimou''s number, "Mr. Park, help!"


    "Mr. Lu, you''re here already? Where are you? What do you mean by help?" Liu Yimou was puzzled by Fang Jueyu''s words.


    "Well, uh... my private helicopter dropped me off at the venue entrance, and now there are people everywhere... I''m afraid I''ll be devoured once I get out of the car. Can you help me disperse these people?" Fang Jueyu struggled to explain.


    "Holy crap, Mr. Lu? This is your car?" Liu Yimou couldn''t link Fang Jueyu with the Porsche owner¡ªhe thought Fang Jueyu was still stuck on the bridge or highway.


    "Wait, I''ll ask the Principal for a solution!"


    "Mr. Park, who was that?" Wang Cong heard his name during the call.


    "That''s the friend I was going to introduce to you today, Mr. Lu from the Bamboo platform, who''s been quite popular recently!"


    "Oh, I know!" Wang Cong nodded indifferently. There were plenty of tycoons on streaming platforms, but Wang Cong wouldn''t befriend just anyone; perhaps they were just an ordinary upstart.


    "That Mr. Lu is in that car right now!" Liu Yimou pointed at the Porsche.


    "What? You mean Mr. Lu you mentioned is in that car?" At that moment, Wang Cong couldn''t stay calm anymore. If this man managed to get that helicopter and even command respect from his dad, he certainly wasn''t just your average rich guy.


    "Are you sure?"


    "He called, asking us to help disperse those people!"


    "Hahaha, making such a big scene, now he knows he needs our help?" Wang Cong laughed gloatingly but he still immediately called security¡ªafter all, he was the biggest investor in China Joy. That kind of power, he certainly had.


    Soon, a group of security guards arrived to begin dispersing the crowd.


    "Everyone, please make way! This is one of our special programs at today''s exhibition. Please let us make a path!"


    "So it''s a special program? I thought some big deal arrived!"


    "But the organizers getting such a helicopter is impressive!"


    "Oh come on, look who the organizer is. Can Principal Wang not get a helicopter?"


    "Is it really like that? Somehow I feel this sounds sketchy?"


    Before long, a big chunk of the crowd dispersed, and Fang Jueyu seized the opportunity to drive into the underground parking garage. Only after confirming no one saw him did he step out.


    He shook his head helplessly, "Great, I probably won''t be daring to drive this car again¡­"

 Chapter 25 Ill cover whatever is left.

    "Hey, Ying, could you help me get a car? I think my car has already been posted online, and I''m too scared to drive it again!" Fang Jueyu sneaked into a corner and quietly asked Zhuang Ying for help."Hahaha!" Zhuang Ying was laughing so hard on the other end of the phone that she was almost in tears. Actually, Fang Jueyu had a small helicopter at the airport in Shanghai. She could have had it pick him up and let someone else deal with the car.


    She was just looking for some fun. If Fang Jueyu had known her mindset, he probably would have wanted to kill her!


    "And you''re still laughing! I almost got watched like a gorilla at the zoo!" Fang Jueyu said, feeling gloomy.


    "Okay, I''ll have someone bring the car to you soon. What kind of car do you like to drive? You have many big dealerships in Shanghai with lots of cars reserved for you in their warehouses, with all kinds of brands and models!"


    "Get me a Maserati 430!" The Apollo Sun God was Fang Jueyu''s dream, and this Maserati was his past "small goal." He liked Maserati only because of its emblem, not because of the car''s appearance or performance.


    "Okay, I''ll have someone drive it over soon!"


    ...


    "Whew!" Fang Jueyu breathed a sigh of relief and finally walked out of the underground garage, encountering many busybodies along the way. But looking at Fang Jueyu''s $5 white T-shirt, they couldn''t associate him with the mysterious figure who had just made a stunning entrance.


    "Thanks, Mr. Park, I''m out. Where are you guys?" Fang Jueyu dialed the phone once again.


    "Oh, we''re right in the square where you just landed, and President Wang is here too. I''ll introduce you to each other later!"


    "Okay, I''ll be right there!"


    Fang Jueyu jogged over and soon found Liu Yimou and the others at the entrance.


    "Mr. Park!" Having watched many live streams and online videos, Fang Jueyu immediately recognized President Wang and Mr. Park. As for the others, although they weren''t very familiar faces, he had seen them before. They were probably members of the former IG team.


    "You... you''re ''Deer in the Forest,'' that CEO Deer?" Liu Yimou was somewhat incredulous, as Fang Jueyu looked so young. Fang Jueyu hadn''t posted his picture in his circle of friends, so Liu Yimou initially thought he must be at least in his thirties or forties.


    "That''s right, it''s me. My name is Fang Jueyu, I''m 20 this year, and I study at Jiangnan University in Jiangnan City!" Fang Jueyu shook hands with them.


    "Uh... nice to meet you," Liu Yimou was still recovering from the shock. "I''ll introduce you. These are my teammates. We played games together a few days ago. This is President Wang, whom you must know, so no need for introductions!"


    "President Wang, I''ve heard a lot about you!" This was the first time Fang Jueyu had met Wang Cong in person, and he was quite down-to-earth.


    "Didn''t expect we had such a young tycoon like you hidden in the country," Wang Cong greeted him warmly, "Let me ask you, are you selling that helicopter? I''ll offer $150 million, and you''ll definitely not lose out!"


    Fang Jueyu suddenly realized why Wang Cong was so friendly; he was eyeing his helicopter. Actually, Wang Cong had another reason; he wanted to know if that helicopter was really his.


    "So, President Wang, you''ve taken a liking to my helicopter?" Fang Jueyu chuckled.


    "To be honest, my father and I were at the auction. If you hadn''t stepped in, we''d have ended up with it!" Actually, Wang Cong genuinely liked that helicopter.


    "Hahaha, my dad bought that helicopter; it has nothing to do with me. But if you''re interested, just not that one. My family has another AH-1 military helicopter modified into a private jet. If you offer a suitable price, I might consider it!"


    This news Zhuang Ying just told him, it seemed his father loved these military helicopters converted into private jets. He had about twenty of them under his name, each costing more than $100 million.


    "Straightforward! I''m definitely sticking with you as a friend!" They struck a business deal in just a few words, using "billion" and "US Dollar" as units. Mr. Park and his friends were stunned. So this is how rich people chat!


    "By the way, do you want to borrow a car first? That Porsche of yours might not be safe to drive on the road anymore, hahahaha!" Wang Cong laughed gleefully.


    "No need, my assistant will bring me a new car soon. I won''t drive that one anymore!"


    "If you''re not using it, why not just give it to me?" Mr. Park''s friends internally griped. Saying no to a million-dollar car, while they all looked on in envy!


    China Joy, officially known as the Huaxia International Digital Interactive Entertainment Exhibition, is a four-day event showcasing various games, anime, digital products, and more. But what really draws otaku from afar is the large number of beautiful cosplayers.


    Along the way, the stunning long legs dazzled Fang Jueyu. It seemed that, because he was with President Wang and Mr. Park, wherever he went, he drew a lot of attention. This was a face completely unfamiliar to the netizens.


    They had been delayed a lot on the road, so it was already noon after a brief stroll. President Wang directly invited Fang Jueyu to have lunch with them since he had already reserved seats at a nearby hotel.


    Since Guo Xinyu wasn''t appearing until the afternoon, and they agreed to meet for dinner, Fang Jueyu accepted the invitation.


    "Hey Fang, ride in my car!" Mr. Park pointed to his orange Lamborghini parked on the side of the road. "The president''s car only has two seats, you know!"


    Mr. Park glanced at the internet celebrity beside President Wang. She looked a bit different from the photos taken by netizens recently. She was probably another one, but that was no longer surprising.


    "What about them?" Fang Jueyu pointed at Sun Long and the others.


    "No worries, we all drove ourselves. You guys go on ahead!"


    "Alright!" Fang Jueyu got into Mr. Park''s car. It was the first time he''d ridden in a sports car, and although his was already being custom-made, he was still a bit nervous.


    As the engine roared, the orange Lamborghini growled and shot off, following closely behind Wang Cong''s limited edition Porsche 918.


    Wang Cong chose a five-star hotel nearby. Originally, they just wanted a quick lunch, but since Fang Jueyu was there, they couldn''t be too modest. Although they had become quite familiar with each other in just a short while.


    "By the way, Fang, we still don''t know what your family does. With such a big business, your parents probably aren''t ordinary people; our parents might even know each other!" At the table, everyone opened up, and Wang Cong was very interested in Fang Jueyu''s background.


    "Well... my family does all sorts of things. To be honest, I don''t even really know all of our businesses. I only found out how wealthy my family was last week, actually." Fang Jueyu had said this line countless times in the past week. "As for my parents, they''re no longer around." S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, I''m sorry, I didn''t know..." What Fang Jueyu meant was that they''re no longer on Earth, but Wang Cong thought they had passed away. This made his previous statement understandable, assuming Fang Jueyu inherited a large fortune from them.


    Fang Jueyu immediately knew that Wang Cong misunderstood, but he didn''t explain. If he continued to investigate innocently one day, it would be quite entertaining. He could only silently apologize to Fang Huai and Cao Lan in his heart.


    "By the way, Fang, Baidar Film is planning to make a movie, but we''re short on funds. Are you interested in joining as a shareholder? We''ll settle it with dividends based on your investment!" Wang Cong recently faced some troubles, and now he was eyeing Fang Jueyu''s wealth.


    "Really, President? Your family has so much money, and you need me to invest in a movie?"


    "Hahaha, it''s my dad who has money. He gave me a startup fund and doesn''t manage me anymore. The rest of the money is what I invested and earned myself. But with recent investments, things are a bit tight!" Although Wang Cong laughed, he had a decent amount of money in his private vault, but that was for emergencies and couldn''t be touched lightly.


    Fang Jueyu patted his chest, "Okay, how much more do you need? I''ll cover the rest!"

 Chapter 26 Today, I was stunned by someone throwing money at me.

    ```"Aren''t you even going to ask how much more funding is needed before you cover everything?" Wang Cong was somewhat dumbfounded.


    The movie he planned to shoot wasn''t your ordinary urban or school-themed production, but an epic fantasy, which couldn''t be made with just tens of millions in investment.


    Wang Cong was a total novel enthusiast. Ever since the novel "Battle Through the Heavens" came out, he was completely obsessed with that world. Someone had made a TV series adaptation before, but it was utterly criticized by the audience.


    The special effects in the decades-old movie "Zu Warriors" were far superior to that TV series remake. The "Dou Zong strongman riding a horse" meme was entirely ruined by netizens, and even Wang Cong couldn''t help but want to drag the director out for a beating.


    To create his ideal "Battle Through the Heavens," Wang Cong had spent a significant amount of money to buy all the adaptation and filming rights to the novel and invited a Hollywood special effects team.


    The budget for that part alone reached an astonishing 250 million, but the props, actors, directors, and so on later would require another massive investment.


    At the start of Wang Cong''s business venture, Wang Lin had given him 500 million in startup capital. He had managed to multiply that tenfold in just a few years through his efforts, and his current net worth exceeded 7 billion.


    However, a large part of this money was fixed assets. The liquid funds he could use amounted to less than 1 billion. He couldn''t possibly dump all that into the project, could he? If the box office didn''t do well, it would be like drawing water with a bamboo basket¡ªefforts wasted. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    According to Wang Cong''s budget, to achieve the best effect, the total final investment might reach a staggering 1 billion, which was unheard of in the film industry, and no one dared to take such a big risk.


    According to Fang Jueyu, if he covered the remaining funds, he would have to come up with almost 500 million. Although he was undoubtedly wealthy, getting such a large amount of money isn''t something you can just do on a whim.


    "I might still need 500 million!" Wang Cong said frankly.


    "No problem, I''ll cover that 500 million!" Upon hearing Wang Cong''s thoughts, Fang Jueyu also became a bit excited. Back in high school, he would secretly read this novel every night under his blanket. He was heartbroken after watching the "Battle Through the Heavens" TV series. With Wang Cong having such a good idea, he was absolutely supportive!


    "Are you serious?"


    "Serious!" Fang Jueyu said firmly, "You''re not doubting that I can''t come up with a mere 500 million, are you?"


    Sitting nearby, Liu Yimou and the others rolled their eyes. Such an enormous figure like 500 million, most people might never earn even one percent of that in their entire life, and yet these two dared to prefix it with the word "mere."


    "Of course not!" Wang Cong wasn''t doubting Fang Jueyu''s financial power. After all, his father had to show respect to Wang Lin, and maybe he was even wealthier than Wang Cong himself. But assets are one thing, and liquid funds are another; 500 million isn''t a small number.


    "Don''t worry, you just handle the actors and directors. If you''re short on money, come find me!" Fang Jueyu said confidently.


    Wang Cong had always been the one saying such things to others during his investments, but now hearing it directed at him gave him a very special feeling inside.


    "You might not believe it, but someone just said this to me: If you''re short on money, come find me." Wang Cong casually posted this sentence on his Weibo.


    Wang Cong had tens of millions of followers, and once he posted it, the comments section erupted, with the popularity quickly rising to the second spot on the hot search list, just behind the morning''s helicopter incident.


    "Hahaha, Principal Wang, even you have times when someone throws money at you!"


    "I want to know which rich lord has the guts to say that to the principal, could it be the young master from the Capital City?"


    "Hang on, don''t forget that the principal was at China Joy today. Although the staff claimed the helicopter incident was a special program by the organizers, from my years of experience, this is definitely a smokescreen. The person involved in that incident is likely the one who said this."


    "We all received nine years of compulsory education, so why is the person upstairs so outstanding? Did they secretly take extra classes?"


    "@Tsinghua University, we suggest accepting them!"


    "@Yanjing University, we suggest they skip straight to graduate school!"


    As soon as the Weibo post went out, the heat for both of these topics started climbing rapidly. Some even snapped photos of Wang Cong and the others entering a hotel, but unfortunately, the resolution was too low, and Fang Jueyu''s face couldn''t be seen clearly.


    However, one thing was almost certain: The owner of the helicopter was most likely there to meet Principal Wang!


    Since everyone had driven, no one dared to drink. Even though they had unique identities, they were all young, with many shared topics, especially when it came to making fun of the same thing, they quickly established a "revolutionary friendship" and soon started calling each other brothers.


    Wang Cong had some matters to discuss in the afternoon, so he couldn''t stay at the venue any longer. When they walked out of the hotel with Fang Jueyu, the car arranged by Zhuang Ying had already been delivered to the hotel entrance.


    But the car seemed different from what he had imagined. Didn''t he ask for a Maserati 430? Why was there a sports car adorned with the Maserati logo before him?


    "Damn, was this the car you said someone would deliver?" Wang Cong''s eyes widened. He recognized this car, a Maserati MC12, with only 50 in the world, and only two in Huaxia.


    However, he knew the owners of those two cars, and none had the last name Fang! It was clear this car wasn''t among the two.


    A middle-aged man dressed in a suit got out of the car. He walked respectfully to Fang Jueyu, then handed him the car keys, "Young Master Fang, Miss Zhuang asked me to bring the keys to you."


    "What¡­?" Fang Jueyu was a bit baffled, "Weren''t they supposed to deliver a 430? Why did they bring this thing?" Fang Jueyu became anxious; he realized many people around had already noticed, and some were even starting to snap photos with their phones. Such luxury cars weren''t a common sight, and the car owner was the focus of everyone''s attention.


    "Here''s the situation: Recently, due to a company issue, that car model was found to have safety hazards and got urgently recalled. Miss Zhuang knew you liked Maseratis, so she simply had me bring this car."


    "This woman is causing trouble again?" Fang Jueyu was so annoyed his teeth were grinding, but there was nothing he could do. The car had already been delivered, and he couldn''t possibly ask them to take it back, especially since he needed a vehicle to get around here.


    "Hey, Old Fang, where''d this car come from? I remember only two in Huaxia. Did you get this from some wealthy foreign hand?" Wang Cong asked with interest.


    "I don''t know either," Fang Jueyu turned his gaze to the middle-aged man who delivered the car, "Uncle, do you know?"


    The middle-aged man delivering the car gave a strange look, "Young Master, you didn''t know you own 78.2% shares of Maserati? Every time there''s a new model, a few complete cars get sent to Huaxia first, and those aren''t counted in the limited sales."


    "Well, I have shares again!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes, then gave Wang Cong an innocent look.


    "You''re something else!" Wang Cong gave a thumbs-up, then took out his phone to post on Weibo, "Just now, I had dinner with the largest shareholder of Maserati, and he only found out afterward. I got hit over the head with money today!"


    ```

 Chapter 27 Large-Scale Task

    "We''re heading out now. I''ll come to Jiangnan City in a couple of days if I have time, and we can discuss the movie investment then!" Before leaving, Wang Cong exchanged contact information with Fang Jueyu, but he really couldn''t stand staying with Fang Jueyu any longer. In comparison, he felt like a poor man!"СÒÁ,ÄÇЩÕÕƬÄÜ°ïÎÒɾ³ýÂð?" Fang Jueyu scanned his surroundings, realizing that standing next to such a flashy sports car made it hard not to attract attention.


    "Host, you can''t do that. Don''t forget, the task for unlocking the first phase of permissions requires you to make a loud name for yourself. I can easily fulfill your request, but the task progress would suffer greatly!"


    "Wait! Don''t delete them yet!" Fang Jueyu immediately stopped it. Xiao Yi was right, perhaps this was a stepping stone to open up his fame.


    "Host, given your current slow task progress, completing the first phase of permission unlock within a year may be very difficult. Now initiating a large-scale task, do you wish to accept?"


    "Do I have a choice?" Fang Jueyu was a bit surprised. According to the usual style in those novels, such tasks were generally mandatory and failure resulted in penalties like obliteration. "If I refuse, would you kill me?"


    "The system''s maintenance requires energy and life from the host. The system will not do anything to harm the host''s life." Xiao Yi''s words undoubtedly set Fang Jueyu''s mind at ease. "Refusing the task will only slow down your permission unlock speed."


    "Well then, since that''s the case, I''ll accept!" With no penalties involved, Fang Jueyu had no psychological burden to carry.


    "Now distributing the large-scale task!"


    Task content: Reduce your $500 billion liquid assets through normal spending in one year!


    Task reward: Unlocking permissions based on specific circumstances.


    "What? Reduce my liquid assets? Isn''t this task a bit too easy?" Fang Jueyu found it strange. Isn''t it just about spending money? How could this task qualify as a large-scale task?


    "Host, to let you understand the status of your liquid assets, I will keep a real-time tally of this part of your liquid assets!"


    In front of Fang Jueyu appeared a long string of numbers. He counted, and it turned out to be $500 billion. But in the next second, this number began to change dramatically.


    $5000.05 billion, $5000.1 billion, $5000.08 billion, $5000.12 billion¡­


    Almost every second, his $500 billion liquid assets fluctuated rapidly, sometimes decreasing, sometimes increasing, but it always slowly crept up at a rather slow pace. Although this proportion didn''t seem much, with such a massive base, every second saw changes worth tens of millions of US Dollars.


    Fang Jueyu hadn''t even started spending money, yet in less than a minute, his liquid assets had increased by nearly $200 million. When could he ever reduce this money?


    "Host, do you still find this task simple?" Xiao Yi asked.


    "What on earth is going on?"


    "This liquid fund of yours is always engaged in some liquid or short-term financial activities by your management team, and this money naturally keeps growing. If you don''t start spending quickly, you''ll never be able to spend even a penny off that initial $500 billion!"


    "Damn you!" Fang Jueyu cursed. At this earning rate, he might have to spend a few billion US dollars a day to merely exhaust the daily profit.


    Moreover, international currency exchange rates are remarkably complex, and there could be a drastic fluctuation any day, possibly increasing his $500 billion by a few percent in an instant. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In a regular family, they couldn''t spend Fang Jueyu''s minute-long profits in a whole lifetime.


    There was an interesting joke online before, about the owner of Alibaba wanting to buy a sports car¡­ and just like that, the money was enough!


    Now this situation was happening in real life with Fang Jueyu. In three seconds, the money his account increased by could buy any sports car in the world!


    "Ah, spending money is such a monumental task!" Fang Jueyu sighed, realizing that after living for twenty years without worrying about earning money, he was now vexed over how to spend it.


    "Oh well, as they say, the boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge!" Fang Jueyu laughed bitterly, then got into his Maserati MC12.


    "Fang Jueyu, have you arrived?" Just as he parked back at the venue, Fang Jueyu received a message from Guo Xinyu.


    "I''m already at the venue. I just went for a meal with Professor Park and Principal Wang, and now I''m back." Fang Jueyu replied.


    "I see, my performance starts at three, you have to be there to support me!"


    "Alright, I''ll come over later. I''m still looking forward to that meal you promised me!" As he chatted, a faint smile appeared on Fang Jueyu''s face, one he hadn''t seen in a long time.


    With an upcoming performance, Guo Xinyu should be doing makeup by now. Fang Jueyu decided not to disturb her and simply wandered around the venue.


    Fortunately, the hotel wasn''t too close to the venue, and no one recognized Fang Jueyu, so he was free and at ease.


    There were lots of beautiful women at the convention, each with fair skin and long legs. Naturally, those confident enough to make appearances at major conventions like China Joy had a lot of confidence in their looks and figure.


    However, relatively speaking, Fang Jueyu was more interested in those anime figures, especially in the "Mobile Soldier Gundam" series. It seemed he had a mysterious obsession with them.


    A collection as vast as a wall in death''s domain could cost as much as a house in Yanjing, already indicating the expensive price of figures. Previously, Fang Jueyu didn''t have much money, and limited figures that cost thousands or even tens of thousands he could only admire. But now, it wouldn''t be difficult to have a batch of 1:1 scale models built around his villa!


    "Waiter, I''ll take all of these, pack them all up for me!"


    "I want this one too, yeah! I''ll take one of each limited edition!"


    Like a nouveau riche, Fang Jueyu was frantically buying. Luckily, there was a discount, and they offered shipping services for large orders. Otherwise, with this pile of figures looking like a mountain, his sports car wouldn''t be able to transport them.


    "Hello, your total is 418,240. Will you be paying by card?" The salesperson beamed with a bright smile, knowing that with such an opening-day transaction, the commission would be substantial.


    "By card!" Fang Jueyu took out his black card, muttering, "This is way too cheap, it doesn''t even touch the interest of the money I earned in these past minutes!"


    In just half an hour, his funds had grown to $5008.7 billion. In this short time, his assets had increased by nearly $1 billion, and in US dollars, no less!


    "Send it to this address, please!" Fang Jueyu left an address and walked out of the figure store, simultaneously dialing Zhuang Ying''s number.


    "Xiao Ying, do you know how to contact the designers of the Gundam series in Sun Country? Also, help me hire some architects and mechanical engineers, I want to build a 1:1 Gundam model in my front yard."


    "Yes, just like the one in Odaiba, Sun Country, I want an identical one!"


    "What? Requirements? No requirements, just hire the most expensive ones, and use the best and most expensive materials. I''m not short on money! The more expensive, the better!"


    "What? Estimated 80 million RMB? No way! Too cheap! Tell those designers to make changes, and hopefully, it can cost a few billion!"


    "I''m not feverish!"


    "Nor am I sick!"


    ¡­

 Chapter 28 I Bought This Seat

    ```It took a long time for Fang Jueyu to convince Zhuang Ying that he wasn''t crazy or foolish, just that his behavior was a bit off. Earlier, he''d discussed with her about not being so ostentatious in daily life, so why did he suddenly start spending lavishly?


    However, Zhuang Ying wasn''t worried that his extravagant ways would lead to any dire consequences. To put it bluntly, with Fang Jueyu''s wealth, as long as he stayed away from "porn, gambling, and drugs," it was impossible for him to squander all his assets in this lifetime.


    On the contrary, Fang Jueyu''s current lifestyle and his attitude towards spending were exactly what she deemed proper.


    It was almost three o''clock when Fang Jueyu was already waiting near the booths on the Bamboo Platform. In the next few days, not only would many digital products sponsored by the Bamboo Platform be launched, but many popular streamers would also be there to meet their fans.


    So China Joy was almost like a mini fan meeting for the live-streaming industry. On the last evening, Principal Wang even planned a large concert, with many talented streamers set to appear on stage.


    Although it hadn''t been many days, Guo Xinyu was already becoming a top-tier streamer, especially since she had never shown her face until now. Today, the crowd that came just to catch a glimpse of her was overwhelming.


    The seats arranged at the scene were already full, and the rest had to stand. With the security cordons, it was almost impossible to see the stage clearly, let alone the performers'' faces.


    But such a trivial matter could hardly stump Fang Jueyu. Before he came over, Principal Wang had given him a great thing.


    "Sorry, you can''t go any further!" a security guard blocked him.


    Fang Jueyu pulled a small badge out of his pocket, with the words "VIP Pass" written on it. Principal Wang had told him that with this, no one at any booth in the entire venue would dare stop him.


    "I apologize, sir, I was abrupt earlier. You can move freely inside!" The security guard immediately cleared a path for Fang Jueyu.


    This VIP pass wasn''t something just anyone could get. Those who had it were at least multimillionaires or people with special statuses, whom none of them, the security personnel, could offend.


    Even though he had entered the inner circle, the seats there were also entirely taken. In fact, when the expo started in the morning, it was already packed, as those seats were first-come, first-served, with security only maintaining order once they were full.


    Fang Jueyu walked to the very front and center, where a young couple was eating snacks. It was apparent they had come early to get the seats rather than being people of wealth or status.


    "Hey buddy, can I discuss something with you?" Fang Jueyu tapped the shoulder of a guy who looked about his age.


    "What is it?" The guy, chatting with his girlfriend, asked impatiently after being interrupted.


    "How about you let me have your seat?" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Are you nuts?" the guy cursed and immediately turned back around. To snag this spot, he''d queued outside the venue since five in the morning, sprinting a hundred meters in twelve seconds to secure this front-row seat, so there''s no way he''d just give it up.


    "I''ll pay for it!"


    The guy ignored him, but the girl turned her head, "How much are you offering?"


    "A hundred thousand!" Fang Jueyu quoted a number that was impossible to refuse.


    "Yunyun, this seat was hard to get; we can''t just¡ª"


    "Smack!" The girl slapped the guy on the head, "Are you stupid? Anyone would be crazy not to sell a seat for a hundred grand!"


    A hundred thousand yuan was almost a fortune for students. With a little planning, they could travel to several countries. The cost was just giving up one seat; was there anything more worthwhile?


    "Handsome, how many seats do you need?" The girl asked excitedly, fearing Fang Jueyu might change his mind.


    "Just one will do!"


    "Okay, I''ll sell my seat to you, but I won''t accept credit or installments!"


    "Give me your QR code!" Fang Jueyu said straightforwardly.


    The girl took out her phone, handing over the QR code, and with the vibration of a phone, the hundred thousand really went through!


    "Handsome, we''ve settled the deal. You can''t back out now!" The girl immediately grabbed her bag and left the seat as if afraid Fang Jueyu would change his mind. The guy was stunned for a moment, then grabbed his things and chased after her...


    "Having money really lets you do whatever you want!" Fang Jueyu sat down comfortably. No one dared take the seat next to him; everyone saw him buy a seat for one hundred thousand yuan, treating money as if it were nothing.


    "You see, if we''d run a bit faster, the hundred thousand would be ours!" A couple''s voices of complaint could be heard behind Fang Jueyu.


    He didn''t pay attention because the previous performance was over, and it was about time for Guo Xinyu to take the stage!


    "You''ve all been waiting for the next act for a long time, haven''t you?" The host walked to the center of the stage. "Recently, our Bamboo Platform has given birth to a streamer with a million fans, and this is her first stage appearance. Let''s welcome the streamer Xinyu with a piano solo of ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' and a medley of piano and singing!"


    "Here she comes!" The fans below shouted excitedly.


    "CEO Lu, summon CEO Lu! Where is CEO Lu?"


    "CEO Lu, I know you''re watching!"


    Any fan of Xinyu''s stream knew she had a very wealthy top fan. Teasing Xinyu and "Forest Deer" was always the theme in the chatroom. Even at the live venue, the banter was no different.


    The stage was specially designed. As the music began, a platform slowly lifted a crystal piano onto the stage, in front of which was a girl wearing a light blue gown, resembling an elf.


    Guo Xinyu wasn''t particularly tall, about 165 centimeters. Her black hair flowed behind her, and atop her head was a tiara-like headpiece seemingly made from crystal. Against the backdrop of the tumultuous piano piece, she exuded a tranquil beauty.


    She wasn''t the stereotypical influencer with a cookie-cutter face but had a balanced oval face. Although individually, her eyes, nose, and mouth weren''t outstanding, they combined into an incredibly sweet look.


    Whistles from the audience came one after another. Her appearance naturally dispelled the mystery of the "Auntie Qiao" image. She could easily win a huge following with her looks alone!


    After finishing a piece, she sang a few more enchanting songs. Fang Jueyu noticed she sang songs he had once requested on the streaming platform!


    The performance lasted nearly half an hour. The cheers, applause, and accolades from the audience hardly stopped. Before stepping down, Guo Xinyu walked to the center of the stage and bowed deeply towards the audience. At that moment, her gaze met Fang Jueyu''s!


    The corners of Fang Jueyu''s mouth lifted slightly, and Guo Xinyu also flashed a charming smile. They had never met before, but it seemed as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time. Perhaps this was something called tacit understanding.


    ```

 Chapter 29 Youre Going to be Famous

    "Where are you? My performance just ended!" Guo Xinyu eagerly sent a message to Fang Jueyu as soon as she finished her performance."I''m right in the audience. Are you backstage? Is it convenient for me to come find you now?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Yeah, but can you get in? I think only staff and performers are allowed backstage," Guo Xinyu worriedly replied.


    "No worries, I have a way!"


    With that VIP badge, Fang Jueyu effortlessly walked into the backstage area. There were many streamers from the Bamboo Platform here, even more popular than Guo Xinyu, but Fang Jueyu didn''t spare them a second glance.


    Finally, he found the figure he was looking for in front of a dressing table. Guo Xinyu had changed out of her performance outfit and was wearing a clean white T-shirt and pleated skirt, removing her makeup in front of a mirror.


    On stage, she was an elegant and aloof princess, but backstage she seemed like a quiet and gentle girl-next-door. Fang Jueyu didn''t disturb her and just waited silently behind her.


    "Ah!" Guo Xinyu turned around after finishing her makeup, startled by Fang Jueyu behind her. "You are Fang Jueyu?"


    During the performance, Guo Xinyu felt she already knew the answer. It was a magical feeling.


    "Why, doesn''t it look like me?" Fang Jueyu chuckled.


    "No, it''s just that I thought someone like you would probably be..." For a moment, Guo Xinyu couldn''t think of how to describe it.


    "Surrounded by brand names, wearing gold chains and branded watches, with two sycophantic lackeys following behind?" Fang Jueyu laughed, since most rich kids seemed to have this kind of style.


    "Heehee, yes, that''s exactly what I was going to say!" Guo Xinyu laughed. "But you''re different from those rich kids. I don''t see any of that ''affluenza'' in you."


    "I told you, I only found out my family was wealthy a week ago. I''ve lived as an ordinary person for twenty years, so naturally, I don''t have those habits."


    At this moment, Guo Xinyu seemed to truly believe what Fang Jueyu was saying. "I hope you never change!"


    "By the way, was the wait long for you?" Guo Xinyu asked bashfully. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Not really, I just saw you removing your makeup and didn''t want to disturb you." Because of the stage effect, Guo Xinyu''s makeup wasn''t light, and actually, he had been waiting behind for almost twenty minutes.


    "Am I much different from what you imagined?" Guo Xinyu flashed a cute smile.


    "You''re even more beautiful than I imagined," Fang Jueyu said sincerely. "Now that you''ve shown your face, I bet your Weibo followers are going to explode! I believe you''ll gain even more fans in the future!"


    Guo Xinyu blushed deeply, as no girl could stay indifferent when praised for her beauty.


    "It''s not even four o''clock yet, too early for dinner. How about we go for a walk?" Guo Xinyu suggested.


    "Are you not busy here?"


    "No, I''m done with today''s performance. The next few days I can arrange freely, except for one more performance on the last day."


    "Great! Let''s go for a walk then!"


    Guo Xinyu greeted the backstage staff, then packed her bag and left with Fang Jueyu.


    "Xinyu! Xinyu!"


    To their surprise, a group of fans had gathered at the backstage exit. The instant Guo Xinyu and Fang Jueyu walked out, they were caught.


    Guo Xinyu isn''t a celebrity, just a streamer, so naturally, there weren''t any bodyguards to help her deal with this. Even she didn''t expect she would be this popular.


    "Look! There''s a guy next to Xinyu!"


    "Could he be her boyfriend? He''s so handsome!"


    "No way, Xinyu said she doesn''t have a boyfriend. Maybe he''s just a pursuer?"


    "Do you think this guy could be Lu?"


    "No way! Lu is so rich, he can''t possibly be this young!"


    "You know nothing. Last time I watched Teacher Park''s stream, they teamed up to play games, and I heard Lu''s voice. He''s just a young guy!"


    "Hehehe, thanks everyone for your support, but please make way, my friend and I need to leave," Guo Xinyu politely said.


    Luckily, her fans were well-mannered, without any crazy ones. They just wanted to take more photos of Xinyu, since before today, her face had always been a mystery.


    "Xinyu, is this your boyfriend?" one bold fan asked.


    "Nope!" Guo Xinyu shook her head. "But you all should know him, he''s my live stream''s number one fan!"


    With that, Guo Xinyu flashed a playful smile at Fang Jueyu.


    This answer immediately revealed Fang Jueyu''s identity, as Lu''s identity was even more mysterious than Xinyu''s looks. They didn''t expect such a unique revelation today.


    "Hey, handsome! Are you really Lu?"


    "Damn! I see my husband!"


    "Honey, I''ll have your babies, look at me, look at me!"


    "Stop yelling, don''t you see Lu and Sister Xinyu are together? Maybe they''re already involved, and you don''t stand a chance!"


    "Bros, I''m heartbroken!"


    "Sisters, I''m heartbroken too!"


    ...


    Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu exchanged a glance and then flashed a wry smile. Today''s fans sure were impressive¡ªnot only were they chatty in the stream room, but they remained just as quirky in real life.


    It took a lot of effort to get rid of the fans, and they were exhausted. If there were no surprises, photos of Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu had already appeared on Weibo, and their stream tonight would probably be lively.


    "Pfft," Guo Xinyu suddenly burst into laughter.


    "What are you laughing at?" Fang Jueyu asked curiously.


    "Look!" Guo Xinyu handed over her phone. As expected, their photos were already on Weibo, and the fan comments had exceeded ten thousand. However, comments about Fang Jueyu far outnumbered those about Guo Xinyu.


    "Sister Xinyu, there''s no living with this betrayal!"


    "Sisters, my roommate''s dying wish is to know everything about this cute guy!"


    "I''m the roommate!"


    "Sisters, let me be the first to call him hubby!"


    ...


    "What the hell is this?" Fang Jueyu slapped his forehead.


    "Look at you, almost becoming the nation''s husband, replacing Principal Wang," Guo Xinyu giggled. "Oh yeah, did you have lunch with Principal Wang and them?"


    "Yeah, didn''t I tell you? Why?"


    "It''s over, you''re gonna be famous!" Guo Xinyu opened a set of photos. They showed him with Wang Cong and others entering and leaving a hotel, and blurry pictures of him getting into a sports car. But when contrasted with the photos of him and Guo Xinyu, his identity was practically exposed.


    "Mysterious Lu from Bamboo Platform finally revealed!"


    "Lu and Principal Wang appeared at a five-star hotel. Principal Wang claimed he''s being buried in money!"


    "Performance analysis of Lu''s Maserati MC12!"


    "Lu''s true identity exposed, suspected to be the illegitimate child of Huaxia''s richest man..."


    In just a few minutes, all sorts of information about Fang Jueyu appeared on Weibo. Guo Xinyu was right, he was truly about to go viral!

 Chapter 30 Are You Interested in Being My Artist?

    I had to admit, the imagination of netizens was truly incredible. They even made up something about the illegitimate child of Huaxia''s richest man. It was obvious it came from some clickbait accounts talking nonsense.However, from now on, there would definitely be another super-rich second generation on the internet, just like Wang Cong.


    Many people had already started looking for Fang Jueyu''s Weibo, but since Fang Jueyu''s appearance had changed quite a bit, former acquaintances almost couldn''t recognize him from the not-so-clear photos. Therefore, no one had really dug out his real information. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Are you hungry? How about we go eat first?" After dealing with those pesky fans, it was already past five o''clock. The two of them wandered a bit randomly and were now starving.


    "As promised, I''ll treat you to dinner today. You can''t complain or fight over the bill!" Guo Xinyu stated stubbornly.


    "Fine, I''ll rely on you, the rich lady, today." Fang Jueyu joked.


    "Stop teasing me. What kind of rich lady am I? Compared to a big tycoon like you, I''m not much," Guo Xinyu said with a sly smile. "Be honest with me, was that helicopter incident this morning your doing?"


    "You know about that too?" Fang Jueyu was almost at a loss. It seemed grand, but if seen from an ordinary person''s perspective, he bet he would silently curse with those two words, and many probably viewed it as the act of a privileged brat.


    "Alright, it was me!" Fang Jueyu admitted. "But the helicopter thing was arranged by my full-time assistant, I had no idea. I was hanging in the sky for half the day, scared to death. Thinking back to that scene, his legs still felt a bit wobbly."


    "It was really you?" Guo Xinyu covered her mouth. She was just joking, considering many wealthy businessmen and rich second generations attended the event today. Many had the means to summon a private helicopter.


    "Okay, enough about that. Just tell me the location, and I''ll drive you there!" Fang Jueyu really didn''t want to continue this topic. He guessed that online it was already filled with complaints.


    "Hmm, let me see. I''ve already reserved a spot at a famous seafood restaurant in Mordor. Although it''s not super high-end, you usually have to wait a long time. We have one near our school too, and I''ve heard it''s pretty tasty."


    Guo Xinyu had heard about it from friends. After all, the money she made barely covered her daily expenses, so even though it wasn''t very high-end, the average cost per person was still several hundred, which for her was a week''s living expenses.


    "Alright, wait here for a bit. I''ll go get the car from the underground parking lot!"


    "Mm okay!" Guo Xinyu agreed sweetly.


    Before long, a dark purple Maserati MC12 stopped in front of Guo Xinyu, its flashy design attracting many gazes instantly.


    "This... wasn''t your car a Porsche Cayenne? How did it become this?" Guo Xinyu didn''t care what kind of car they took, but it was psychologically burdensome for her to ride in such a luxurious sports car.


    "I had no choice. My Cayenne''s license plate got posted online. If I drive it out again, I''d never have a peaceful day in the future. So, I asked my assistant to arrange a car," Fang Jueyu said helplessly with a shrug. "The car I originally wanted had some issues and got recalled to the factory, so this was all that was left..."


    Hearing Fang Jueyu''s tone, it seemed driving this car was not really a choice. If Wang Cong were here, he''d probably open Weibo and start mocking Fang Jueyu again, right?


    "Are we really going to ride this?" Honestly, even an ordinary car had become rare for her to ride ever since her family''s business troubles. She felt a bit uneasy.


    "If you don''t get in, there are plenty of people waiting in line to hop on!" Fang Jueyu pouted. Nearby, many attractive and sweet-looking cosplayers were already gazing longingly in this direction. For them, wasn''t this convention also a chance to meet a wealthy second-generation?


    "Alright!" Guo Xinyu still got in the car. Sports cars had a lower center of gravity, and Fang Jueyu unintentionally caught a glimpse of the scenery under Guo Xinyu''s pleated skirt from the corner of his eye, but unfortunately, there existed an extremely anti-human invention in this world¡ªsafety shorts.


    "Let''s go!" Fang Jueyu quickly brushed away those messy thoughts. Although he didn''t know the exact location of the seafood restaurant, Xiao Yi had already input the best route into the navigation system.


    "Vroom!" With the mighty roar of the engine, the car transformed into a dark purple lightning bolt running along the road, naturally attracting plenty of attention.


    Suddenly, a rather bold idea popped into Fang Jueyu''s mind. Guo Xinyu had a sweet voice and a formal music education background. Although being a small-time streamer could earn a decent amount, wasn''t it a waste of her talent?


    If she could become an official singer, that might just be Guo Xinyu''s greatest dream, right?


    The entertainment industry was a mixed bag, with unwritten rules lurking everywhere. Fang Jueyu was well aware of this. It wasn''t about personal upbringing; sometimes in such a vast pool, you had no choice but to get caught up in it.


    But Fang Jueyu definitely wouldn''t allow such a thing to happen to Guo Xinyu. Therefore, the best way was to have everything under his control.


    "Xiao Yi, do I have any entertainment companies under my name?" Fang Jueyu asked in his mind.


    "None actually. Compared to those large investment projects, the upfront cost of the entertainment industry is too high, and the return cycles are too long. Many years ago, you withdrew from the entertainment business."


    "That''s great!" Fang Jueyu excitedly slapped his thigh. He wanted to invest upfront, in projects with long return cycles, not only to help Guo Xinyu but also to fulfill that big task of his. It was truly a win-win!


    "Fang Jueyu, what are you doing?"


    "Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, haha!" Fang Jueyu gave a silly excuse. "Xinyu, do you have any dreams?"


    "Huh?" The sudden question from Fang Jueyu left Guo Xinyu dumbfounded. Why start talking about dreams all of a sudden?


    "Of course, I do. I want to help my family out of the current economic troubles and let my younger siblings receive the best education."


    "I didn''t mean that, I meant your personal dreams," Fang Jueyu clarified. "Would you want to remain a streamer on this live platform forever?"


    "Of course not," Guo Xinyu bit her lip. Anyone studying music dreams of having a glamorous stage and countless cheering fans. "My dream is to be a singer!"


    "That''s just what I wanted to hear," Fang Jueyu heard the answer he was most satisfied with. "How about it, would you consider becoming my artist?"

 Chapter 31 The Power of the Black Card

    ```"Does your family run an entertainment business?" Guo Xinyu didn''t expect Fang Jueyu to extend such an invitation.


    "Well... it''s somewhat involved, I guess," Fang Jueyu replied without much confidence, as he didn''t really own any entertainment or media companies at the moment.


    "Aren''t you afraid you''ll lose money if you sign me?" Although she studied pop music, countless people were doing the same, and becoming famous was like crossing a single-log bridge amid a vast army.


    "Why should I be afraid? If I lose money, I''ll be even happier!" Fang Jueyu muttered under his breath. His personal assets had increased by nearly a billion US dollars today, and if this trend continued, his money would only grow, becoming practically inexhaustible.


    "What? What did you say?"


    "Oh, nothing. I meant that I believe in your talent. If you''re willing, I can find professional teachers to give you structured training. Of course, you''ll have to dedicate a lot of effort and energy yourself."


    Hearing this, Guo Xinyu fell silent. It was indeed an excellent opportunity. Although she hadn''t interacted with Fang Jueyu for long, she could tell that his offer was genuine.


    In the past, while she was a streamer, many small media companies approached her, but during several interviews, they asked for outrageous demands because of her appearance, so nothing ever came of it. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The education she received since childhood didn''t allow her to sell her body for fame, and her family''s predicament wasn''t dire enough to push her to that extent. She also had her own self-respect.


    "Rest assured, if you''re willing, I''ll shield you from anything you don''t want to do. You just need to focus on your music."


    "Really?"


    "Of course, what would I gain from lying to you?" Fang Jueyu countered.


    True, besides her looks and presence, there was nothing much of value for Fang Jueyu to be fixated on. Given his status and wealth, even celebrities from the entertainment circle would line up to associate with him, so why deceive an unknown streamer who just gained a little popularity?


    "I''ll think about it and get back to you in a few days."


    "Alright, I''ll wait for your decision!" Fang Jueyu was confident that Guo Xinyu would agree to his offer.


    "Fang Jueyu, can I ask you a question?" Guo Xinyu''s face suddenly flushed, though Fang Jueyu, focused on driving, didn''t notice her subtle change.


    "What question? Go ahead!"


    "Why do you want to help me? Are you trying to pursue me?"


    "No, no, don''t get the wrong idea," Fang Jueyu stammered a bit. Although he''d had several flings, he''d truly only dated Jiang Yuan for two years, and she was the one who initiated it. He was inexperienced in such matters.


    "It''s just that I think you''re good at singing and playing, and it''s such a waste for you to just be a streamer, so I wanted to help you." If someone had listened closely to Fang Jueyu''s chest, they would have heard his strong and rapid heartbeat. Luckily, it was getting dark, or his face would have been even redder than Guo Xinyu''s.


    The air suddenly became still, making the atmosphere slightly awkward, but fortunately, they had already arrived at their destination.


    This seafood restaurant, called Barrent Seafood Restaurant, was in the Baida Plaza owned by Wang Cong''s family. Due to the tourism peak season and the holiday, the plaza was bustling with activity.


    Finding a parking space was a challenge for everyone; Fang Jueyu had to circle around several times before finally finding a suitable spot. By the time they reached the entrance of Barrent Seafood Restaurant, the queue was almost as long as a battle in a survival game.


    "Oh no, we missed our turn!" Guo Xinyu''s number was 125, but because business was booming today and the table turnover rate was high, they had already called number 138.


    "No worries, usually when you miss your turn, you can wait for three more tables, right?"


    "I''ll go ask!" Guo Xinyu didn''t even realize she was holding Fang Jueyu''s arm with both hands.


    "I''m sorry, due to some special circumstances these recent days, those wanting to dine need to take a new number and queue at the back," the waiter said apologetically.


    "I see." Guo Xinyu immediately felt a bit disappointed. She had finally managed to invite Fang Jueyu for a meal, and it had turned out this way. At this rate, they might have to wait for at least two or three hours for a table.


    Looking at her expression, Fang Jueyu instinctively reached out and patted her head. It was only after making this gesture that he realized what he had done, causing his face to blush, while Guo Xinyu froze completely.


    "Leave it to me. I''m determined to have dinner here tonight!"


    Fang Jueyu approached the waiter, "Hello, could you call your manager for me?"


    "Who are you?" The waitstaff, already exhausted, was somewhat irritable among all these customers. "Our manager is busy and doesn''t have time to meet you. If you want to eat, take a number and wait in line!"


    Fang Jueyu chuckled coldly. He could empathize with the waiter, but he felt unfairly reprimanded, which didn''t sit well with him. "Let me say it again, call your manager, or whatever happens next, you''ll have to bear the consequences!"


    The waiter was taken aback by Fang Jueyu''s intimidation. She looked up at him, and his stare made her feel an irrational fear.


    "This is the reception desk. Please call the manager; someone is asking for him!" Ultimately, she did as Fang Jueyu instructed.


    Not long after, a man, appearing to be in his early thirties and pleasant looking, came rushing out.


    "Manager, these two are looking for you!" said the waiter, casting a sidelong glance at Fang Jueyu after speaking.


    "Is there anything I can assist you with?" the manager asked courteously.


    "My friend and I would like to dine here, but it''s too crowded. Can you arrange a table for us quickly?" Fang Jueyu took out the black bank card given to him by Fang Huai.


    Initially, the manager was about to say something, but when he saw the card, his pupils dilated, and he swallowed his words back.


    As a store manager, he surely received some special training and briefings. During his training, he had learned to identify certain extraordinary individuals through specific experiences, not only focusing on attire and demeanor but also identifying special bank cards.


    The card this particular black card Fang Jueyu was holding was listed as belonging to a group of people one should absolutely not provoke. In fact, during the training, the instructor had repeatedly stressed that if you didn''t want to be thrown into the Huangpu River the next day, you must serve those with this card with utmost diligence, fulfilling all their requests!


    "Esteemed guest, welcome!" the manager bowed at a 90-degree angle. "I''ll arrange a table for you right away!"


    "Thank you," Fang Jueyu nodded, pulling the astonished Guo Xinyu inside the restaurant.


    "Did you do anything to offend these two guests?" the manager asked the shocked waiter.


    "I..." Trembling all over, the waiter thought, if she hadn''t understood what''s happening by now, she must indeed be a fool. It seemed she had offended someone she couldn''t afford to cross!


    ```

 Chapter 32 Uremia

    ```"This way, please!" The manager personally led Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu to an elegant seat by the window. Through the window, they could see the enchanting night view of the city, and it was distanced from other tables, offering a quieter ambiance.


    There were four such seats, reserved for special guests. These seats weren''t something that just anyone could enjoy.


    "I apologize to both of you on behalf of the server from earlier. I hope her rudeness didn''t disturb your dining experience." The lobby manager brought the server before them, and she looked down, clearly aware of her mistake.


    The lobby manager had reminded her earlier that whatever happened, she must earn forgiveness. If the guests were short-tempered and insisted on pursuing this, even the owner of the establishment could be in trouble.


    "Forget it," Fang Jueyu waved his hand. "I know your work can be grueling, but never vent your emotions on the customers. That should be the greatest taboo in the service industry. Just be more careful next time."


    "Thank you for your understanding!" Hearing that Fang Jueyu wouldn''t pursue the incident, the manager breathed a sigh of relief. "To express our apologies, today''s expenses will be waived for both of you. You can scan the QR code on the table to order, and we''ll arrange it as quickly as possible."


    "Alright, we understand, thank you!"


    The server, feeling a huge relief, left with the lobby manager. Today''s incident likely taught her a vivid lesson, and no matter how bad her mood might be in the future, she wouldn''t dare treat customers with such an attitude.


    "Fang Jueyu!" Guo Xinyu pouted, "Didn''t I say that I was treating you to dinner today? Now it''s all on the house, what''s up with that!"


    "You''re still treating, aren''t you? There''s no difference, hahaha!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No, it''s not the same!" Not having spent a dime, Guo Xinyu looked distressed. She intended to properly thank Fang Jueyu for his help, but she didn''t imagine his influence was so significant that they could just walk into a place and get a free meal.


    "Next time we''re free, I''ll treat you again. This one doesn''t count!" Guo Xinyu insisted.


    "Even if we pick another place, it might just turn out to be one of my own restaurants, or perhaps they''ll comp our meal too. You better not waste your effort!" Fang Jueyu himself wasn''t even sure how many restaurants he owned. Even this seafood restaurant might turn out to be part of a restaurant group under his name.


    "Hmph! It''s really hard to get along with you rich folks!" Guo Xinyu pretended to be upset.


    "Alright, alright, let''s eat first. Don''t go against your stomach!" Fang Jueyu opened his phone to order, after all, it was free, so why not eat!


    "Growl!" After a busy day, Guo Xinyu''s stomach let out a few protesting sounds, embarrassing her into quickly lowering her head. "You didn''t hear anything just now!"


    "I didn''t hear! I didn''t hear anything, hahahaha!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but laugh. Guo Xinyu was quite down-to-earth, after all.


    "By the way, Xinyu, what''s going on at your home? I remember you said before that you started streaming to earn your tuition and living expenses, so as not to burden your family."


    At this point, Guo Xinyu''s face filled with worry, "Maybe it''s just fate!"


    Her father, Guo Shu, was a construction contractor. Just two years ago, due to an accident, two workers died unexpectedly, and Guo Shu was required to pay over two million in compensation.


    With this, the cash flow faced issues, and the family business collapsed, leaving them with millions in debt. Normally, with Guo Shu''s capability, he could resolve these issues in time, but that was when he was diagnosed with uremia!


    Guo Shu''s health plummeted, and he could only rely on dialysis to sustain his life until a suitable kidney could be found for transplant, worsening the family''s situation.


    Fortunately, after meeting Fang Jueyu, the money he gifted her on the streaming platform, combined with the signing bonus, amounted to a significant sum. With that money, she''s managed to pay off more than half of the debt, which is why she''s so grateful to Fang Jueyu.


    "Has a kidney been found yet?" Fang Jueyu knew this was a very challenging task. Many patients with uremia lost their lives waiting indefinitely.


    "Not yet," Guo Xinyu shook her head. "I don''t know when we''ll find a matching kidney."


    Although her family''s circumstance improved, Guo Xinyu still hoped her family could return to their safe and happy life.


    "I''ll find some time to visit your dad!" Fang Jueyu suddenly thought about some failed alchemical pills he recently obtained from his ancestors. Since they could cure cancer, dealing with uremia should be a breeze.


    But to Guo Xinyu, this had another implication. Since this was their first meeting, the idea of taking him to visit her father felt a bit improper.


    "Well, I''ll thank you in advance on behalf of my dad." After contemplating, Guo Xinyu nodded. Fang Jueyu''s goodwill was evident, and besides, the improvement in her family''s situation was all thanks to him.


    Soon enough, the food they ordered arrived. Although it was also a seafood feast, the quality didn''t quite compare to the most extravagant seafood noodles she ever had. Suddenly, Fang Jueyu found himself missing the meals made by his chef.


    "You know, when you have time, come over to my place. Our chef makes dishes you''ll remember for a lifetime!" Fang Jueyu didn''t mind if Guo Xinyu misunderstood, he merely wanted to share the experience of his chef''s cooking.


    "Sure¡­ sure..." Guo Xinyu''s heart raced. Was Fang Jueyu hinting at something?


    Honestly speaking, it''s hard not to be moved by someone like Fang Jueyu, with his outstanding appearance and prominent family background. Moreover, he had helped her, and over time, she sensed that he wasn''t a spoiled heir.


    But someone so exceptional, was she even worthy?


    "Hey Xinyu, aren''t you supposed to stream today?" Fang Jueyu casually asked while eating. He had watched Guo Xinyu''s stream for a long time, and unless something came up, she was almost always online.


    "Oh no, I forgot!" Guo Xinyu smacked her forehead. "I promised the viewers an outdoor stream after the show today."


    "Why don''t you stream the meal then?" Fang Jueyu didn''t mind; it was Guo Xinyu''s job, and he didn''t care if he appeared on camera. After all, people had already photographed them together today.


    "Then... Should I really go live now? You won''t mind, will you?" Guo Xinyu cautiously asked.


    "What''s there to mind? Go ahead and stream!"


    With Fang Jueyu''s approval, Guo Xinyu quickly took out her phone and started the stream. She promised the viewers she''d start at seven, but now it was already seven thirty. Nevertheless, there were still over a hundred thousand fans chatting casually in her livestream.


    "Xinyu, you stood us up! Spill it, which jerk are you secretly meeting!"


    "As expected, the essence of humans is always pigeon!"


    "Don''t you know? Someone saw Xinyu and a handsome guy together at China Joy today, and rumors say that guy is Lu!"


    "No way? Has our Xinyu been stolen away?"


    "Just thinking about how Lu might devour Xinyu not leaving a bone tonight makes me feel like I''m gonna die!"


    "Xinyu, show yourself!"


    ...


    "Hahaha," Guo Xinyu put her phone in front of Fang Jueyu, "You''re in trouble, my fans are collectively railing against you now!"


    ```

 Chapter 33 Live Streaming Wealth Flaunting

    "Xinyu is online!"As the system notification popped up and Guo Xinyu''s face appeared on the screen, the livestream room instantly exploded, and the number of viewers skyrocketed from hundreds of thousands to over a million.


    "Oh my God, is this a goddess descending to earth? I finally get to see Xinyu''s face!"


    "Let me call her ''wifey'' first, anyone who disagrees can solo me online later!"


    "I''m the first from the Zhatian Gang to disagree!"


    "Xinyu, where are you? Is President Lu with you? Are you two together?"


    "Xinyu! President Lu must be a wealthy playboy, please don''t fall for his tricks!" S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    "Hello, everyone!" Guo Xinyu greeted her fans warmly. "Sorry, we were queuing up for food earlier and accidentally forgot about the livestream we promised!"


    Guo Xinyu stuck out her tongue, and her charming expression immediately stirred a hubbub of wailing from the male fans.


    "Today, let me do an eating show for you! I''m currently at a seafood restaurant called Barrent, let me show you my meal for today!" Guo Xinyu pointed the camera at the food on the table.


    "Why? Oh heavens, how can you eat so much and still stay so skinny, is there any justice!"


    "The person above is an idiot, identified and confirmed. Obviously, no one can eat all that by themselves, didn''t you notice there''s another set of utensils on the opposite side?"


    "Xinyu, who''s sitting across from you, is it President Lu?"


    "Show us my husband''s face!"


    "Nobody can steal my husband! Except for Xinyu, no one''s worthy of him!"


    "Yes, I''m having dinner with President Lu," Guo Xinyu admitted honestly. "President Lu was also at China Joy today, and thanks to him, I have so many followers now, so I''m treating him to a meal as a thank you!"


    "You wouldn''t believe it, I just wanted to treat President Lu to a meal, but he pulled out some unknown card, and the restaurant ushered us to a VIP seat and even waived our bill!"


    "Xinyu, no need to explain, we believe you!"


    "Xinyu, go for it! Catch President Lu and you can be a rich lady in the future!"


    "That''s normal, everyone take a seat. With President Lu''s wealth, there must be a line of people wanting to treat him to a free meal!"


    "Show us President Lu''s face +10086!"


    "President Lu, they want to see you!" Guo Xinyu didn''t directly call Fang Jueyu by name; on the streaming platform, using President Lu was more appropriate.


    "Fine, let them see!" Fang Jueyu shrugged; there was nothing to keep secret now.


    "Hehe!" Guo Xinyu boldly aimed the camera at Fang Jueyu''s face and gave him a close-up.


    It had to be said, after genetic enhancement, Fang Jueyu''s features became exceptionally perfect, leaving almost no weak points. Moreover, this perfection wasn''t the slightly feminine beauty of the current entertainment industry''s young idols, but a sunlit charm.


    "Wow, too handsome! Rich and handsome, he can do whatever he wants!"


    "Why? Everyone earned their way into this world competing with billions, but why is his starting line the finish line we can''t reach in a lifetime?"


    "President Lu, is it my fault for being both handsome and rich?"


    "Get together!"


    "President Lu, say something!"


    "President Lu, be honest, do you have a crush on our Xinyu?"


    "President Lu, was that helicopter this morning really yours?"


    "President Lu, I heard you used money to shock President Wang today? Is that person he talked about really you?"


    "Hello, everyone, I am ''Lin Deep Sees Lu''!" Fang Jueyu pretended to stay calm; in truth, he was bombarded with so many questions he didn''t even know where to start.


    "Hahaha, today I''ll be a war correspondent and interview our President Lu for everyone!" Guo Xinyu excitedly suggested, quickly forgetting the delicious food on the table.


    "Xinyu, you''re too funny!"


    "Yes, please interview President Lu, we want to know if what''s said on Weibo is true!"


    "Um¡­ yes, it''s all true! That helicopter is mine, and so is that Maserati sports car!" Fang Jueyu admitted openly.


    "President Lu, could you tell us what happened with President Wang today that got such a big reaction from him?" Guo Xinyu randomly picked a question from the chat.


    "Oh, he wanted to make a movie of ''Battle Through the Heavens''! Everyone knows this; he was short on financing, and I told him I''d cover whatever he was short. Then he tweeted that post!"


    "You scoundrel, shut up!" A red message flew across the screen, the ID was none other than the familiar Wang Cong, who was apparently watching the livestream.


    "Hahaha! President Wang appeared! Everyone come and see!"


    "Airing grievances, President Wang, is it true?"


    "President Wang, what''s it like to be showboated in front of and can''t refute it?"


    "I just logged in to see, didn''t expect to catch you talking bad about me behind my back! You wait, I''ll come to Jiangnan City in a few days, dispose of you, then inherit your estate, let''s see how rich you really are!" Wang Cong sent another red chat and then exited the livestream.


    "No way! Could President Lu really have more money than the Principal?"


    "Maybe, after all, the Principal has only started his business a few years ago; but even if President Lu is wealthy, he shouldn''t have more money than President Wang''s father, right?"


    "President Lu, could you tell us just how much money you have?"


    "The person above, are you stupid? Even if you ask, do you expect them to tell you? It''s a business secret!"


    "Actually, it''s no big deal to say!" Fang Jueyu commented calmly.


    Immediately, a flurry of ''666'' comments floated across the screen, with everyone waiting for Fang Jueyu to reveal a jaw-dropping number.


    "But I''m really sorry, I truly can''t tell you, because I don''t know myself how much money I have!"


    "6666, President Lu is the only one I approve of for bragging!"


    "This is the sassiest line I''ve heard this year!"


    "I am not a money lover, Jack Ma, I don''t know my wife''s beauty, Liu Dongqiang, average appearance, Gu Wenle, ugliest in the family, Lin Ruohan, now there''s another one, I don''t know my wealth, President Lu!"


    "Comment above, epic summary!"


    "Wasn''t this supposed to be Xinyu''s eating show? I clicked on it for that, how did it turn into President Lu''s personal wealth flaunting show?"


    "My mom asked why I am watching on my knees."


    The interaction with netizens carried on for over an hour, as Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu happily chatted with their viewers while eating. Before long, they''d nearly finished everything in front of them.


    "Alright folks, we''ve finished eating, and now we''re planning to head back. I''m logging off now, and tomorrow night I''ll continue singing for everyone!" Guo Xinyu announced as she prepared to end the livestream.


    "Xinyu, you have to promise you''re really going back to your room and not off to President Lu''s multi-thousand-square-meter villa!"


    "Oh no, I have a premonition, Xinyu will be in for a bloody disaster tonight."


    "I feel the same as the person above, let me go cry first!"


    "President Lu, take it easy!"


    ...


    "These people, always talking nonsense!" Guo Xinyu, blushing, turned off the increasingly bold comments in the livestream chat. She glanced at Fang Jueyu, fortunately, he didn''t notice the remarks from the viewers.


    "Let''s go, I''ll take you back. Where are you staying these days?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Oh, it''s arranged by the platform, at the Gesen Haotai Hotel, it''s the closest one to the venue," Guo Xinyu replied. "By the way, where are you staying?"


    "Um¡­ I should have a few houses in Shanghai; I''ll check with my assistant later."


    "Hey, do young people these days all like to brag like this?" A middle-aged man passing by sighed, obviously having overheard what Fang Jueyu had just said.


    But Guo Xinyu didn''t mind, because she knew very well, Fang Jueyu might actually be telling the truth!

 Chapter 34 Tomson First-grade

    "Little Ying, could you help me see if there''s any place to stay near the Mo Capital?" Fang Jueyu called Zhuang Ying directly, almost 100% certain he would get a positive answer."I''ve already arranged it for you!" Zhuang Ying knew Fang Jueyu definitely wouldn''t return to Jiangnan City today, so she had arranged accommodation for him early on. As one of the country''s economic centers, while the housing prices could make people shiver, it didn''t matter at all to Fang Jueyu.


    "Will you be staying alone tonight or with someone else?"


    "Of course, alone!" Fang Jueyu blushed. He naturally understood what Zhuang Ying meant by two people.


    "Tsk tsk tsk, young master, you''re not very impressive! I thought you''d bring that little girl named Guo Xinyu back!" Zhuang Ying teased. She liked to browse Weibo in her free time, and although the matter of Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu didn''t make the headlines, it was trending.


    "Am I that kind of person?" Fang Jueyu said. "This was just our first meeting, you know. I''m not that casual, and neither is she!"


    "Hahaha, it seems young master has genuinely fallen for her. I guess I should do something to earn some favor with our future young mistress!" Zhuang Ying chuckled.


    "What are you going to do? I''m warning you not to mess around! I have yet to settle the score with you for today''s incident!" Fang Jueyu felt a bit flustered. With Zhuang Ying''s creativity, who knew what wild and strange ideas she might come up with?


    Although she referred to him as young master, Zhuang Ying seemed to have understood Fang Jueyu''s temperament thoroughly, knowing where his limits were and what would or wouldn''t upset him.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t know that aside from her master''s in economic management, Zhuang Ying had also minored in psychology.


    "I won''t mess around, rest assured. I just want to arrange better treatment for Miss Guo''s father. You do have a team of foreign experts. I''ll find a time to give Mr. Guo a full body examination, to determine the best treatment plan."


    "Thank you for that!" Fang Jueyu had a better solution, but if they cured Guo Xinyu''s father''s uremia overnight, it wouldn''t be something he could gloss over. However, if the treatment was under his people''s control, then everything would be simple.


    "It''s the right thing to do," Zhuang Ying said. "Oh, by the way, you have a property at the Tomson Riviera by the Huangpu River. If you want a villa, it might be a bit farther."


    "Let''s go with that for now, send me the address and I''ll make my way there."


    "Sure, your house has a fingerprint password lock, and we''ve already updated your information. You can move in immediately, and I''ve arranged for it to be cleaned during the day."


    "Great, got it, thank you for your hard work!"


    Fang Jueyu looked at the location of the house and immediately drove there. The Tomson Riviera was indeed a renowned complex in the country, and location was just one of its many advantages, with its infamous price tag being what made it even more notable.


    Though it was an apartment-style residence, Fang Jueyu estimated the price was certainly not cheaper than his villa in Jiangnan City. Especially since, according to the information Zhuang Ying sent him, his unit was on the top floor, so its price was imaginable.


    The license plate of Fang Jueyu''s Maserati seemed to have also been entered into the security system. He drove into the apartment complex smoothly.


    It was indeed the famous Tomson Riviera. The underground garage was just like a large luxury car exhibition. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Rolls-Royces could be seen everywhere, and those one or two million dollar cars were ranked lower. Even his Maserati MC12, which cost over ten million, was just middle-tier.


    "Damn, when I get back, I''ll get one of each kind. I don''t believe I won''t be able to spend all my money!" Fang Jueyu said defiantly.


    He took the elevator to the top floor, and when he pressed his fingerprint to unlock the door, the 400-square-meter luxury apartment appeared before him.


    At a height of more than 150 meters, he could overlook the entire city and even see the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower directly. Living in such a place must be the ultimate dream of countless people striving in the Mo Capital.


    "Little Yi, how much is this house worth?" Fang Jueyu asked casually.


    "This house has a total indoor area of 427 square meters, and right now, the price per square meter is between 260,000 and 300,000. However, the property was built for you, so you didn''t spend a penny."


    "What? Why? Was it a gift from someone else?"


    "No, the Tomson Group is yours. The current chairman of the group is Miss Zhuang Ying''s uncle. But if you want to play as the chairman, those shares can be handed back to you anytime."


    "Hahaha, no need for that, let him continue managing it!" Fang Jueyu laughed awkwardly. Spending money was one thing, but if he were to earn it, the group might go bankrupt in no time.


    The house had been cleaned thoroughly. After a shower, Fang Jueyu lay down on the bed.


    He wasn''t much of a Weibo enthusiast, having registered an account two years ago during his student council days when he needed to repost some league committee promotional material. But he hadn''t used the account since then.


    Many internet celebrities maintained their popularity through Weibo. If Fang Jueyu wanted to complete the first-stage permission task and enhance his popularity, Weibo seemed to be a viable route.


    "Hey, Little Yi, if I bought Weibo, could I control the trending topics at will?" Fang Jueyu mused.


    "Host, that''s cheating! I strongly disapprove of your behavior!" Little Yi gave him a digital middle finger in his mind. "Actually, if you wanted to go down that route, there''s no need to purchase it. The Earth''s internet holds no secrets for me, I can alter data at will!"


    "Can you help me then?"


    "No, I refuse!" Little Yi declared righteously. "However, if there are any unfavorable comments about you online, I can help filter them out."


    "That''s workable too!" Fang Jueyu just entertained the idea. If Little Yi controlled Weibo''s trending topics, wouldn''t it take away a lot of fun for him?


    His current dream was simply to splurge money every day, show off a bit, and flirt with some girls¡ªnothing more, just simple and happy!


    Fang Jueyu logged into his Weibo and the only post was from that promotional event two years ago. He replaced his profile picture and changed his Weibo name to his own.


    "Ding dong!" He was about to sleep when a WeChat message popped up. It was from Guo Xinyu.


    "Fang Jueyu, are you asleep yet?" S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Not yet, just about to head to bed!"


    "Are you going back to Jiangnan City tomorrow?"


    "Probably, it''s the anniversary of my high school soon. I''m planning to visit and see my teachers and classmates."


    "Alright, then I guess we can only meet again in Jiangnan City."


    "What''s wrong, you seem awfully down about not seeing me," Fang Jueyu teased her.


    "No, I''m not!" Guo Xinyu sent a meme, but on the other side of the phone, she was indeed wearing a slightly sullen expression, still hoping he could attend her performance in three days.


    "Alright then, I''ll visit your dad with you when I''m back in Jiangnan City. I''ve contacted some international experts who should be helpful for his condition."


    "Thank you," this time Guo Xinyu didn''t refuse. "I feel like I''m increasingly indebted to you, guess I''ll have to work for you to repay the kindness!"


    "Hahahaha, don''t worry, I accept payment in kind!" Fang Jueyu joked.


    "Hmph, you big pervert!" Guo Xinyu blushed again.


    "Alright then, go sleep, or you''ll lose hair. I''ll return first thing tomorrow and contact you when I get back."


    "Okay then, good night!"


    "Good night!"


    Fang Jueyu put down his phone, staring at the ceiling and smiling foolishly, lost in his thoughts. This kind of feeling seemed really nice!

 Chapter 35 Smashing the Car

    ```"Hello? Who is it? Can''t people sleep around here?" Fang Jueyu, still half-asleep, fumbled for the ringing phone beside his pillow.


    "Lazy pig, it''s time to get up!" Fang Jueyu was notorious for his grumpiness when woken up. Just as he was about to lash out, that mesmerizingly sweet voice sapped all his will to fight.


    "Xinyu, why are you up so early?"


    "It''s already eight o''clock! It''s not early!" Guo Xinyu had vocal training every morning, a daily must-do for music students like her.


    "How is eight not early? It''s summer break! Even during school, I wouldn''t wake up before ten on weekends!" Fang Jueyu retorted confidently. His roommates slept even later than he did!


    "Are you getting up or not?"


    "Getting up, getting up!" Fang Jueyu lazily crawled out of bed, "I''ll be back this morning, don''t miss me too much!"


    "As if I''d miss you! Hmph! Not talking to you anymore, I''m off to practice piano! Bye!" Guo Xinyu hung up the call and sent a message.


    "Be careful on the road!"


    "I know!" Fang Jueyu smiled knowingly.


    It really was time to get up today. With the peak tourist season these days, if he didn''t want to keep getting stuck on the highway, he''d better leave early. Otherwise, calling for a helicopter again might land him in the headlines.


    The apartment offered meal delivery services, so Fang Jueyu called the service center. "Is this the service center?"


    "Yes, sir. Would you like breakfast delivered? We have..."


    "Please send me a bowl of pickled mustard and shredded pork noodles, and no scallions, thank you!" Fang Jueyu hadn''t even bothered to check what breakfasts they offered before ordering.


    The staff at the apartment service center was taken aback. First-grade was a top-notch apartment, home to multi-millionaires who were typically quite particular about their meals. As such, the food they provided was very high-end.


    "Sister Lan, what''s up with that look on your face?" another staff member asked, seeing the expression of the switchboard operator.


    "The resident from the top floor just called to order breakfast. Guess what he wanted?"


    "What?"


    "He wanted pickled mustard and shredded pork noodles!" Sister Lan couldn''t help but smile wryly. "Seriously, what do these rich people think? We offer free gourmet breakfasts, and he opts for an eight-dollar bowl of noodles?"


    "Hahaha, I thought he''d want sea cucumber and abalone!" the staff chuckled, "It''s pretty normal. The rich get tired of delicacies and crave something simple like cabbage and tofu. Principal Wang often has roadside barbecue! Don''t worry, just send someone to a noodle shop to get it!"


    "You''re right!" They couldn''t let the resident wait too long, so she quickly called a nearby noodle shop known for its taste. "Boss, send a bowl of pickled mustard and shredded pork noodles to First-grade''s service building. Yes, you heard right, it''s pickled mustard and shredded pork noodles!" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    "Slurp!" Fang Jueyu slurped his noodles with great delight, "Not bad, not bad, it tastes great. A rice ball would have been perfect!"


    Satisfied, he tidied up, considering that his custom car and clothes should arrive within a couple of days. It was time to head home.


    He took the elevator to the underground garage but frowned as he spotted his car. The exit of his parking spot was entirely blocked by another car, and the other side was a wall. He couldn''t leave unless that car was moved.


    It was a silver-gray Porsche 918, priced over 14 million, almost the same class as his Maserati. But that model had been in production since 2013, while Fang Jueyu''s car was a limited edition from ten years earlier and therefore more valuable.


    "What the hell?" Fang Jueyu went over to see what was going on. Maybe the owner left it there due to an emergency? Normally, people leave their numbers on the dashboard.


    To his surprise, someone was inside ¨C a young man in his early twenties, snoozing on the steering wheel, apparently drunk.


    "Do these young rich kids have a death wish? Driving drunk like that?" Fang Jueyu felt a flicker of rage. Incidents like these had been rampant lately, with rich kids racing drunk and causing accidents that claimed innocent lives.


    Fang Jueyu despised these people. Usually, they had strong backgrounds, and getting off with minor compensation and a short jail time changed nothing despite public outcry.


    "Hey!" Fang Jueyu knocked on the window, "Wake up!"


    "Who the hell are you? How dare you interrupt my sleep? Get lost!" The young man clearly hadn''t sobered up. As he rolled down the window, a strong stench of alcohol poured out.


    "Move your car, it''s blocking mine!" Fang Jieyu said sternly, but he didn''t plan to argue with a drunk fool.


    "So what if it''s blocked? Don''t you have legs? Can''t drive, can''t leave?" The young man glanced at Fang Jueyu, his gaze filled with disdain.


    "Ha!" The comment amused Fang Jueyu. "I''m giving you one more chance, move your car, or I''ll call the police. Drunk driving? A few years of communal meals should be nice, right?"


    "Jail? Hahaha! Who do you think you are? I''m not going, what can you do? If you''ve got guts, smash my car!" the young man seemed dead set on confronting Fang Jueyu.


    "That''s a good idea!" Fang Jueyu was also getting angry. He looked around and noticed a fire axe in a nearby cabinet.


    Fang Jueyu went up to the fire cabinet, kicked the glass open, and grabbed the axe, feeling its weight comfortably in his hand.


    "What... are you doing?" The young man panicked, "This car costs 14 million. Can you afford to smash it?"


    "Heh, only 14 million? Even ten of these wouldn''t matter!" Fang Jueyu walked to the car and swung the axe down.


    Enhanced with twice the physical strength, his power was terrifying. The axe almost cleaved the car door open.


    The young man was scared witless, scrambling out of the car in fear Fang Jueyu might chop him as well.


    "Are you crazy?"


    "Shut up!" Fang Jueyu glared at him, the chilling look making the young man shrink back in fear.


    "Crash!"


    "Clang-clang!"


    "Crack!"


    In just a few minutes, the luxurious sports car had been reduced to a heap of wreckage under Fang Jueyu''s axe. He tossed the axe to the ground and wiped the sweat off his forehead.


    "That felt great!"


    "You fucking psycho!" The young man, seeing Fang Jueyu put down the axe, suddenly gained courage. He was taller than Fang Jueyu and believed he could win in a fistfight.


    "Boom!" Fang Jueyu''s kick landed squarely on his chest, sending him flying and landing heavily.


    "14 million, right? Give me your account number, I''ll transfer it to you right now!" Fang Jueyu towered over him, declaring arrogantly.


    ```

 Chapter 36 I smash cars regardless of the price

    ```"Do you have any idea who my dad is?" The young man clutched his chest as he struggled to get up from the ground. Obviously, Fang Jueyu''s kick had caused him significant pain.


    "I don''t know who your dad is," Fang Jueyu shrugged, "but I do know that if the police find out you''re driving drunk, not only will you be in trouble, but your dad will be too, even if he''s Li Gang!"


    This era was no longer the time when officials could cover up for each other and block everything with one hand. As long as there was evidence, no one could be above the law.


    "I suggest you turn yourself in. It''s better than having me take you there myself!"


    He recalled that tragic incident in Jiangnan City when a Maserati owner driving drunk claimed several young lives.


    Although Fang Jueyu wasn''t a superhero, if something like this happened once, it could happen again. While they were lucky no one was harmed this time, who knew about the next time? At the very least, this young man needed to face consequences for his actions.


    "Let''s settle our score first!" Fang Jueyu walked toward the young man.


    "What... what do you want to do?" The young man couldn''t help but take two steps back.


    "Cut the nonsense!" Fang Jueyu snatched a wallet from him. Although it didn''t have much money, all the bank cards and IDs were inside.


    "Hey, Sister Xiaoying, can you do me a favor and transfer 14 million into account 622202xxxxxxxxxxxxx? Yeah... I just smashed someone''s car!"


    "How did I start trouble? This moron got drunk and parked his car right next to my parking spot and wouldn''t move. So I had no choice but to smash his car!"


    "Alright, the money will be there soon!" Fang Jueyu threw the wallet back, remembering the guy''s name, Sun Yuhui.


    Sure enough, in less than two minutes, Sun Yuhui''s phone received a text message, showing that 14 million had indeed been deposited into his account!


    Without a blink, he had smashed a car, and just handed over millions. Although Sun Yuhui''s family was affluent, he admitted to himself that he couldn''t do such things.


    He knew most of the rich kids in the area, but this was a face he definitely didn''t recognize.


    "You smashed the car. What else do you want?" Sun Yuhui was already intimidated by Fang Jueyu''s presence and grew nervous seeing he hadn''t left yet. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I told you, we''re settled. Now I''m dealing with your drunk driving. Do you want to turn yourself in, or should I call the police to come over?"


    "Don''t push your luck, man. I didn''t hurt anyone; meddling won''t end well for you!" Sun Yuhui immediately backed down when he heard about the police.


    Although he drank last night, a blood alcohol test would definitely show he was over the limit. His clothes reeked of alcohol, and only a fool wouldn''t know he had been drinking. Checking the underground parking security footage would clarify everything.


    "Seems you haven''t realized the mistake you''ve made. Fine, I''ll stick my nose in it today!" Fang Jueyu directly took out his phone and dialed the police.


    "Put down the phone!" In a panic, Sun Yuhui forgot about Fang Jueyu''s terrifying fighting skills, resulting in another footprint on his chest.


    "What the heck! Are they filming a movie here this early?" Another young man who just came downstairs saw the scene where Sun Yuhui was kicked.


    Most of the young people living here were well-known rich kids. Usually idle, they seldom come across scenes like this, so he immediately took out his phone to film it.


    "Dude, was it you who smashed the car?" The young man pointed at the smoking wreckage.


    "Yeah, this idiot got drunk and parked his car next to my spot. I tried reasoning, but he wanted to play tough, so I smashed his car!" Fang Jueyu said candidly.


    "That''s amazing, man! But that car wasn''t cheap, at least 13 million. Sure, you got even, but was it worth it?" The young man was wealthy too, but he couldn''t afford a Porsche 918. He drove only a car worth four or five million and felt the pain just looking at it!


    "No worries, I never consider the price when smashing cars; any price I can afford!" Fang Jueyu declared boldly, just as the police call connected.


    "Hello, Police? I''d like to report a case of drunk driving... Yes, in the First-grade underground garage... No injuries... Alright, I''ll be here waiting for you!"


    Fang Jueyu put down the phone and coldly looked at the dumbfounded Sun Yuhui, "Just wait!"


    Fang Jueyu didn''t know that the young man''s phone had perfectly recorded the entire scene. Destroying a car worth over ten million, plus his remarks, left people wondering since when Shanghai had such a fearsome figure?


    Within minutes, this video went viral online, as most netizens were already awake, and the young people on break saw it immediately.


    "I never consider the price when smashing a car! I''m giving that 32 likes!"


    "Oh my god, over 10 million! A tycoon indeed; even if I got the car, smashing it is such a waste!"


    "Guys, doesn''t this person look familiar?"


    "Damn! That Maserati! That''s the car of General Lu! That person is General Lu!"


    "It''s General Lu! That''s just his usual way; even Principal Wang admitted to being overwhelmed by his money. That idiot just hit a brick wall!"


    "Look, General Lu doesn''t seem to plan on letting him off easy!"


    "Support General Lu; drunk drivers deserve punishment, people need to pay attention, this guy must be punished!"


    "Go General Lu!"


    In just a few minutes, the video exploded in popularity. Fang Jueyu had stirred up such a big deal in just two days that even he was unaware.


    Though his actions were exaggerated, he received unanimous approval from the netizens; you smashed the car, right? Fine, I''ll just pay you!


    You''re driving drunk? Sorry, don''t care who you are, you must face the law!


    Soon, a police car arrived in the underground garage. Smelling the strong scent of alcohol, the officers frowned. After drinking so much the night before, no one would believe it unless he downed seven or eight bottles! So, they skipped the testing.


    "Take him away!" Two officers directly escorted Sun Yuhui to the car. "Sir, were you the one who reported this?"


    "Yes, I am!" Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "We''ll handle his drunk driving, but about the car..."


    "Don''t worry, I''ve already compensated him for the car to the last penny, enough for him to buy a brand-new one. But I might need your help with this pile of scrap metal."


    Before the policeman could speak, Fang Jueyu continued, "As an apology, I plan to donate 10 million to your police department to help our officers upgrade their equipment!"


    "This..." The policeman was stunned.


    "What? Your department doesn''t accept donations?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, we do, certainly!" The policeman nodded quickly, afraid the chief would hammer him if he refused. Their division had a limited budget each year; their vehicles and offices hadn''t been upgraded in ages.


    "Then, please accompany us for a bit; we need to take a statement. As for the donation, our chief will discuss it with you personally."


    "Alright! Let''s go then!"


    Fang Jueyu said as he got into the car, following the police car, leaving only one officer to wait for others to help deal with the totaled 918.


    "What the heck, is that possible?" The onlooker hadn''t left, and seeing Fang Jueyu casually transferring millions and donating, felt himself wealthy, yet compared to this man, he was just a beggar!


    ```

 Chapter 37 Apollo Sun God

    ```"Mr. Fang, you truly are an outstanding young man of our Huaxia!" The chief of the Public Security Bureau on Binjiang Avenue in Shanghai warmly shook Fang Jueyu''s hand as he saw him out of the bureau.


    Handling a DUI case involving a wealthy second-generation heir wasn''t a difficult task. On the contrary, in this city where the rule of law was extremely advanced, it was easier to execute the relevant punishments.


    Since no harmful consequences were caused and Sun Yuhui had no prior offenses on his record, he was only fined, and his driver''s license was revoked with a criminal prosecution. Even if his family had money, it wouldn''t save him from ten days to half a month in jail. This outcome already satisfied Fang Jueyu.


    As for the 10 million he promised to donate to the public security bureau, it was transferred in minutes. With this money, they could apply for more police cars, which played a crucial role in strengthening their police force.


    The chief, Zhou Mingchuan, even came close to calling Fang Jueyu his brother and invited him to come to Shanghai more often, promising to treat him to a meal. He assured him that he would help solve any troubles as long as Fang Jueyu was in the right!


    "Hmm? A call from Zhuang Ying?" Fang Jueyu, finally free, noticed two missed calls on his phone.


    "Hey, Sister Xiaoying, were you just trying to reach me?" Fang Jueyu called back. "What''s up?"


    "Oh, my dear young master, you better check out Weibo. In just two days, you''ve taken over the Weibo headlines!"


    "Really?" Fang Jueyu quickly opened Weibo. Indeed, the video of him smashing a car had become a hot topic, with views reaching tens of millions and the trend still skyrocketing.


    Shockingly, this seemingly unruly act not only didn''t attract much criticism but also garnered cheers since what he did was so delightfully satisfying.


    The official Weibo of the Binjiang Avenue Public Security Bureau in Shanghai even reposted the video, giving it a huge thumbs-up and breaking the news of Sun Yuhui''s DUI, thus silencing those who were blindly criticizing Fang Jueyu.


    "I never care about the price when smashing cars," this line immediately replaced the one by President Wang: "I never care if my friends have money, because none of them have more than I do." Massive numbers of netizens began searching for Fang Jueyu''s personal Weibo.


    "Young Master, if you release your personal Weibo now, I guarantee you''ll gain millions of followers overnight, and half of them will be fangirls!"


    "True!" After some thought, Fang Jueyu decided it was time to reveal his Weibo handle. Whether it was Guo Xinyu or Teacher Park, or even Wang Cong, they had hundreds of millions of followers. If they helped to spread the word, the news would quickly go viral.


    "I''ll do it when I get back!" He wasn''t sure how Xiao Yi gauged his task completion, but having millions of followers should cover the level one privilege task, right?


    "Oh, by the way, Mr. Heram just told me that the outfit prepared for your attendance at the school anniversary is ready and can be delivered this afternoon. You can try it on to see if it fits when you return!"


    "Great, please thank Mr. Heram for me!" Not long ago, Zhu Ming called him, hoping he could deliver a speech as an outstanding alumni at the school anniversary. Such an occasion truly required a decent formal suit.


    Just as Fang Jueyu was about to start the car, another call came in.


    "It''s never-ending, why are there so many calls early in the morning?" At this time, he should already be on the highway, but somehow, back and forth, this much time had been delayed?


    "Mr. Fang, it''s Zhou Ruixiang! The custom car we designed for you was completed the day before yesterday. We just shipped it via your private freighter to the port. Where should we send it?"


    "Really? So fast?" Fang Jueyu recalled that Zhou Ruixiang mentioned the customization would take two weeks, but it was completed several days ahead of schedule. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes, because it was your car, the factory didn''t dare delay, working overtime for several days. But rest assured, the quality is guaranteed!" Zhou Ruixiang confidently assured him.


    "Fantastic!" Excited, Fang Jueyu could hardly wait to head back to Jiangnan City. "Please send it to Villa No. 1 at Jiangnan Garden in Jiangnan City!"


    "Sure, it should be delivered by 4 PM. Please wait for a while."


    "Oh my gosh, my car has arrived!" Honestly, the Maserati he was driving, though pricey, was just about the appealing insignia to him. Compared to that, his old Porsche Cayenne was spacious and comfortable.


    But this Apollo Sun God was different; it was his dream car, a custom-made car just for him. Just thinking about it made him tremble with excitement!


    The journey back was not as congested as the trip over, but by the time Fang Jueyu returned to Jiangnan City, it was nearly four o''clock. The roar of the Maserati sports car caused many pedestrians to whip out their phones and snap photos, but little did they know, the car''s owner was already fixated on another.


    Sure enough, a large truck was parked in the small plaza at the entrance of his villa. The truck''s cargo compartment was a huge transparent shell, inside of which lay a supercar, explosively cool in its dark purple appearance.


    The aerodynamic body and the exquisite spoilers left Fang Jueyu with an irresistible urge to touch it; a dream car he could have gone his entire life without seeing was now just parked there in front of him!


    "Mr. Fang, let me introduce to you this specially customized Apollo Sun God VE," Zhou Ruixiang saw the look in Fang Jueyu''s eyes and knew the car was completely to his satisfaction.


    "This new car adopts a full set of carbon fiber chassis and body. To increase its hardness and resistance to wear, new metal was added in a certain ratio. Even at a speed of 100 km/h, hitting something solid would only cause slight deformation and not damage the cockpit!"


    "The car costs approximately 12.7 million US dollars, but you wouldn''t believe it weighs only 1,250 kg. It can reach a top speed of 430 km/h, with an acceleration of 100 km in just..."


    Zhou Ruixiang continued with an endless stream of details, but Fang Jueyu didn''t catch a word. All he wanted was to get in this car and take it out for a spin!


    "Can I take it for a drive now?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, the car is already registered and licensed; you can drive it anytime!" Zhou Ruixiang signaled, and the car was carefully lowered from the truck to the ground.


    Throughout the process, Fang Jueyu held his breath, nervous that it might accidentally get scratched or bumped.


    "Sister Xiaoying, could you park this car for me?" Fang Jueyu threw the Maserati keys to Zhuang Ying. "If you like this car, you can drive it from now on!"


    Zhuang Ying''s expression changed sharply; she didn''t expect that the Apollo Sun God would impact Fang Jueyu so heavily. The Maserati had only been driven for a day or two, yet he could discard it so easily?


    "Hahaha, young master, I love you!" The car costing over ten million was limited edition. Even with Zhuang Ying''s wealth, she wouldn''t have splurged on it. It''s a free car! Why not take it?


    Fang Jueyu pressed a button, and the gull-wing door swung open. He seemed too excited and stumbled over the door, falling right onto the seat. But he quickly got up, started the car, shifted gears, and hit the gas pedal.


    "Vroom!" With a beast-like roar, the sports car ghosted out of the neighborhood...


    ```

 Chapter 38 The 500,000 British Pounds Suit

    ```"Ugh, what a waste, there''s a speed limit on the road, this car is so stifled!" Only the driver could understand the pain of driving a car that could reach speeds of 267 mph on city roads limited to 25 mph.


    Fang Jueyu couldn''t wait to find a professional racetrack to unleash the full speed of this car and experience the thrill of that extreme acceleration.


    But even at this leisurely pace, this sports car was enough to elicit countless screams.


    "Honey, what kind of car is that? It''s so beautiful!"


    "Oh my God! Apollo Sun God!" Sometimes sports cars attract men even more than women, "Is this a new model? I''ve never seen it before?"


    "Honey, is this car expensive?"


    "Expensive! It''s more than just expensive, even if you have money, you can''t buy it!" The man looked enviously at the departing dark purple sports car, "Even the worst configuration is close to 20 million RMB, and you have to order and queue for it. I heard there aren''t many of these cars in all of Huaxia!"


    "Twenty million?" The woman exclaimed. It would take them a hundred years of work without food and drink to gather that amount.


    "This car should be customized or limited edition. It''s not surprising if the price exceeds 10 million US Dollars. I never imagined I''d see this car here, it''s like a dream!"


    ...


    Fang Jueyu drove several laps around the surrounding streets before his excitement gradually calmed down and he returned to reality. The surrounding vehicles kept a distance of more than 10 meters from him, even at a red light, where the car behind was at least tens of meters away.


    If this car accidentally got scratched, the repair costs might force them to sell their home and car to pay for it, right?


    Half an hour later, Fang Jueyu reluctantly returned to his villa, gently caressing the steering wheel as if he were touching his wife. He even had the strange urge to spend the night in the car.


    "So, Mr. Fang, are you satisfied with this car?" Zhou Ruixiang asked.


    "Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!" Although Fang Jueyu didn''t know much about cars, for him, fast enough, stylish enough, and thrilling enough were the three essential points, and this car fully demonstrated all three.


    "Your satisfaction is the greatest affirmation for us!" Zhou Ruixiang said with a smile.


    "By the way, will this car be sold to the public in the future?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Yes, but we will only sell the standard version, without using those expensive special metals in the materials of the car. The power system will also be slightly reduced because this car was specially modified for you, but the appearance will remain almost the same. We plan to price it at 5.2 million US Dollars, and it will only be sold to certain special customers!"


    "From the appearance, my car doesn''t seem to have any particularly distinctive features!" Fang Jueyu was slightly disappointed.


    "Hehehe, Mr. Fang, our designers have already considered this. Press the button with our car logo on your left hand!"


    "Hmm? This one?" Fang Jueyu found the button and pressed it.


    Then, the car suddenly emitted a barely noticeable mechanical sound, and a stereoscopic purple gemstone sculpture, akin to the small golden ornament on a Rolls-Royce, popped up from the front of the car. It was an eagle and griffin with outstretched claws, exactly the one from the Apollo Supercar''s emblem!


    "The eagle and griffin of the standard version are made of gold, but yours is crafted from a high-purity purple crystal. That''s the biggest difference!" Zhou Ruixiang proudly stated.


    This gemstone was acquired by Fang Jueyu''s ancestor from a collector, undoubtedly a rare treasure, and it was only after the company connected with the family that helped Fang Jueyu keep the purple gemstone that it was cut and mounted on the car.


    In terms of value, this gemstone might be worth as much as ten cars like this one!


    "Wow, with such a touch, I don''t even dare to drive this car out!" Fang Jueyu was moved by this generous gesture. If the car got damaged, he might not feel too bad because it could be rebuilt. But if this gemstone got lost, there might not be another like it in the world, not even with money.


    "Rest assured, Mr. Fang, the inlay slot has been modified. If someone tries to forcefully open it to steal the gemstone, they will be hit with a strong electric current, and the vehicle will automatically alarm, so you can be at ease!"


    "That''s good to hear!" Only then did Fang Jueyu breathe a sigh of relief.


    "Please pass a message for me, give the employees working overtime at the German factory three days off and reward them with a month''s salary!" Fang Jueyu was in a good mood.


    "On behalf of those employees, I thank Mr. Fang for his generosity!"


    "Oh, and Ms. Zhuang, give Manager Zhou an additional end-of-year bonus of 1 million this year!"


    "Understood, young master!"


    "Thank you, Mr. Fang!" Zhou Ruixiang beamed with joy, almost bursting into a smile. Although he was the Huaxia distributor of the supercar, there were very few people in Huaxia with the purchasing power and qualification, so he only received a base salary each year. This 1 million reward was practically a windfall!


    Fang Jueyu drove the car into his underground garage. The Maserati he gave to Zhuang Ying was naturally parked in the garage of her mansion. This villa had twenty parking spaces, and with only one car in it now, it looked somewhat empty.


    "I should check what other good cars are out there to fill this garage!" Fang Jueyu was somewhat dissatisfied. He couldn''t possibly drive this car everywhere; sometimes it might be better to drive something more discreet.


    "Young master, Mr. Heram is still waiting in the villa. Do you want to try on the clothes now?" Zhuang Ying asked.


    "How could I forget about that?" Fang Jueyu slapped his forehead, feeling slightly embarrassed for leaving someone waiting for an hour.


    "By the way, Ms. Zhuang, please arrange dinner, following English standards and style. I''ll invite Mr. Heram to dinner tonight!"


    "Okay, leave it to me!" Zhuang Ying took on the task and left.


    Fang Jueyu returned to the villa, where Heram was sitting on the sofa, sipping coffee, but there wasn''t a hint of impatience on his face. As a royal designer, he could wait, but the other party needed to qualify, and Fang Jueyu was indeed one of the few qualified.


    "Mr. Heram, I''m sorry, I got a bit excited after receiving my new car and forgot about you," Fang Jueyu said apologetically. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, don''t worry, dear Mr. Fang, your coffee is quite good. Actually, letting me wait a little longer is fine, as long as I have this coffee to enjoy!" Heram said humorously.


    "Hahaha, Mr. Heram, you''re too funny. I''ve already asked my chef to prepare dinner. Please stay and eat here, and I''ll have a driver take you back afterward."


    "Mr. Fang, you''re too courteous. As you Huaxians would say, I''ll follow your lead," Heram happily accepted the invitation. "Shall we try on your clothes first?"


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu took the extremely elaborately packaged suit and put it on directly.


    Fang Jueyu was originally somewhat thin, but now he was a perfect clothes model. The saying ''The clothes make the man'' seemed to be vividly demonstrated on him. After putting on the suit, he transformed from an ordinary student into a gentleman full of grace.


    "Mr. Fang, this suit is made of cashmere wool, silk, and gemstone. I incorporated Huaxian elements into our English style, using the best materials, and it also has automatic temperature regulation, making it suitable for any season!"


    "Amazing!" Fang Jueyu looked at himself in the mirror, very satisfied with this suit, especially the subtle golden dragon totem on the buttons, which was grand yet not tacky. With the embellishment of gemstones, it would absolutely shine anywhere, without looking like the extravagance of a nouveau riche.


    This level of design skill was truly worthy of the title of the chief designer for English royalty.


    "Mr. Heram, this suit isn''t cheap, is it?" Fang Jueyu remembered that many tailored brand clothes often cost tens of thousands, so this suit must be around a hundred thousand, right?


    "Yes, Mr. Fang, the decorations on the clothes are G color, VS2 quality gemstones, with more than two hundred pieces totaling about 150 carats, so the cost of this suit is 500,000 British Pounds!"


    "Five hundred thousand British Pounds?" Fang Jueyu''s face darkened, was he wearing a house on his body?


    ```

 Chapter 39 Awkward Phone Call

    ```The suit valued at a staggering 500,000 British Pounds genuinely shocked Fang Jueyu, this outfit could easily be worn to the Queen of England''s banquet. Wearing it to his high school reunion felt like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.


    Fang Jueyu carefully put the suit away, a single diamond falling off could be worth a lot. Except for certain special public occasions, he thought it best not to wear it casually.


    After having a delightful dinner with Mr. Heram, who couldn''t stop eating the delicious meal, Heram guaranteed that even the meal at the Queen of England''s birthday banquet last year wasn''t this tasty.


    After dinner, Fang Jueyu arranged for someone to send Heram home, then he blissfully took a bath and lounged in his luxurious gaming chair in a bathrobe in front of the computer.


    "Let''s see what nice cars there are!" Fang Jueyu opened the website, seemingly determined to fill up his garage. Spending this money might just make a splash in his 500 billion fortune, right?


    He was stunned as he hadn''t expected it, he spent 14 million on cars and 10 million in donations today. He spent more money in one day than most people do in a lifetime, yet he hadn''t even touched the surface of what he earned today.


    He looked at the additional 800 million US Dollars in his account and sighed deeply, "Spending money is a kind of loneliness!"


    "Right, I remember there were two cars as famous as Apollo''s Sun God?" Fang Jueyu opened a search engine to check.


    "Pagani Huayra, top speed 403 km/h, 0-100 acceleration in 3.2 seconds, priced over 1 million euros, not bad, note it down!" Fang Jueyu pulled out a notebook from the drawer and started writing.


    "Aston Martin Valkyrie, the design is stunning!" Aston Martin is a top luxury car brand, but Fang Jueyu never liked its design before. However, this Valkyrie shattered his previous prejudice. If you had to use a word to describe it even using "sexy" was not an exaggeration!


    "Limited to 150 globally, starting at 2.5 million euros? Nice, nice, put it down!"


    "McLaren 600LT? The price is quite cheap, but it looks nice; it could be for grocery shopping, bought!"


    "Oh, how did I forget the Bugatti Veyron..."


    After more than an hour, the writing in Fang Jueyu''s notebook was erased and rewritten again and again; there were just too many good-looking cars, but his villa only had so many parking spots. Parking them elsewhere seemed wasteful, which was a bit of a headache.


    "Okay, these will do!" Fang Jueyu had written down the names of 20 cars in his notebook.


    "Click!" He took a picture of the car list and sent it all to Zhuang Ying at once, "Xiaoying, do me a favor, get me one of each of these cars with the most luxurious configuration, no other requirements, but they must look cool, and the color must be flashy!"


    "Sure, leave it to me, I''ll make sure to get them for you as quickly as possible!" Zhuang Ying took a look at the detailed list. There were supercars and luxury business cars, but who knew why he listed a Wuling Hongguang too¡ªmaybe he wanted to take fifty friends out for fun when bored?


    "Time to work on my Weibo!" Fang Jueyu, bored, watched some livestreams for a bit. Mr. Pu was still gaming as usual, and Guo Xinyu was hosting an outdoor livestream, eating at some snack street in Magic City.


    "Eat, eat, eat! Careful you don''t turn yourself into a fatty!" Fang Jueyu sent a bullet comment.


    "Caught a wild Lu Zong!" Seeing Fang Jueyu, the water friends became excited.


    "You''re here, brother?"


    "The bunny is so cute, why eat the bunny?"


    "Lu Zong, why aren''t you there today, aren''t you worried about Xinyu being out alone?"


    "Lu Zong, need workers? I''m strong and can do anything!"


    ...


    "Hmph, what''s it to you? I can''t gain weight no matter how much I eat!" Guo Xinyu took a big bite of the roasted rabbit meat in her hand in front of the camera.


    "Tsk tsk tsk, Xinyu, you''ve never used this tone with us water friends. Could it be you two really are getting along?" That coquettish tone aroused a strong discontent among the water friends.


    "Spill the tea, give us the gossip!"


    "Xinyu, do me a favor, this is my Weibo account, have your fans follow it, I''ll be holding raffles now and then!" Fang Jueyu sent Guo Xinyu a private message.


    "Oh? You''re getting into Weibo too?" Guo Xinyu was a bit surprised but mostly happy, "Sure, no problem!"


    "Lin Shenjian Lu rewarded the streamer Xinyu with Panda ¡Á99!"


    ...


    "What are you doing? Showering me with so many gifts again!" Fang Jueyu went in with 990 pandas, Guo Xinyu got a bit angry instantly, "Are you not treating me as a friend?"


    "How could I? You might be a big star in the future, I need to pay you when I tap you for ads, right?" Fang Jueyu joked.


    "No way, you can''t do this next time!"


    "Okay, okay! I promise, it won''t happen again!" Fang Jueyu seemed to understand why Guo Xinyu was angry, and there was a faint hint of joy in his heart.


    "Everyone gets a treat!" Guo Xinyu shouted in the livestream, "Your Lu Zong has given me his Weibo account, as long as you follow his Weibo account, there''ll be all kinds of benefits in the future! Don''t say I didn''t tell you!"


    "Wow, Lu Zong finally remembered his Weibo password! Quick, anything leaking from Lu Zong''s fingers is enough for us to feast for a while!" S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Brothers, you guys keep watching, I''m out. What if Lu Zong holds a raffle and I win?"


    "Count me in, I''m going to follow my hubby''s Weibo now!"


    Guo Xinyu''s livestream had over two million people online, and Fang Jueyu''s follower count started skyrocketing.


    "Keep streaming, Xinyu, I''ll go ask Mr. Pu and Principal Wang to help promote too!" Fang Jueyu said goodbye and entered Mr. Pu''s livestream. His screen was all black, and he was angrily cursing the enemy jungler who caught him with an entire division''s force.


    "Lin Shenjian Lu rewarded Mr. Pu with Panda ¡Á99!"


    ...


    "Mr. Pu, help promote my Weibo account!" Fang Jueyu directly sent a private message.


    "Ojbk! Lu Zong is generous, this ad fee is well-earned!" Mr. Pu immediately started the promotion in his livestream, his fan base was much larger than Guo Xinyu''s, and naturally, the effect was better!


    After a meal last time, Principal Wang and he exchanged contact information. He dialed Principal Wang''s phone, but the voice on the other side sounded a bit strange...


    "Huff huff!" There was heavy breathing, mixed with some inappropriate sounds.


    "Oh damn, I think I''ve done something indecent!" Fang Jueyu blushed, if he didn''t know what was happening from these sounds, he''d have to be a fool.


    "Fang Jueyu, what the hell? Do you know you almost made me collapse with your call? If my ''buddy'' has a problem, can you afford it?" Wang Cong started scolding over the phone.


    "Alright, alright, my bad, my bad!" Fang Jueyu apologized repeatedly, knowing he was in the wrong, "You go ahead, we can talk later!"


    Fang Jueyu quickly hung up the phone. If whatever Wang Cong was dealing with really had an issue, it might cost him a failed elixir he had; those were precious treasures, not something money could buy!


    ```

 Chapter 40 The Craziest Draw

    ```"Young master, I have placed all the car orders you wanted. They should start arriving at your garage from next week!" Shortly after, Fang Jueyu received a text from Zhuang Ying.


    "Nice!" Fang Jueyu praised Zhuang Ying''s efficiency and immediately had Xiao Yi pull up his wealth dashboard. All these luxury cars together must cost a few billion, right?


    But when he saw the number, he was dumbfounded. The amount hadn''t decreased; it had increased by tens of millions of US Dollars.


    "Xiao Yi, explain what''s going on here?" Fang Jueyu was about to lose it. He bought 20 luxury cars and didn''t spend a dime.


    "Host, don''t blame me, have you ever seen someone pay when they eat their own snacks from their family''s store?"


    Xiao Yi''s response left Fang Jueyu stumped.


    "Except for that one car, Wuling Hongguang, you have substantial shares in all the companies producing those cars. The custom cars don''t cost you a penny! Even if you pay, the money would simply circulate back to your own pocket, making no big difference!"


    "Wow, is spending money really this hard?" Fang Jueyu smashed his mouse in frustration, but the expensive alloy mouse didn''t even have a scratch, while a small dent appeared on the premium hardwood floor.


    He glanced back at his Weibo. The number of followers had surpassed a million and kept increasing at a staggering rate, with tens of thousands of new comments on his post promoting the Youth League.


    "Who knew Mr. Lu was also a patriotic youth!"


    "Fang Jueyu? Is that Mr. Lu''s name? I had an elementary schoolmate with the same name!"


    "A friend of mine told me before he died to ask, when''s the giveaway starting?"


    "Be honest, isn''t that ''friend'' you?"


    "Don''t ask, the friend on the third floor is me!"


    "Youth League rocks in Huaxia!"


    ...


    Twenty minutes later, Fang Jueyu''s phone rang again; it looked like Wang Cong was done. Judging from the gap in calls, he seemed somewhat capable, although it was unclear if the earlier call had startled him, causing any performance issues.


    "Fang Jueyu, you have one minute to explain yourself, or I''ll come to Jiangnan City and kill you in two days!" Wang Cong said menacingly. Fortunately, his little brother didn''t suffer any mishaps; otherwise, he''d have rushed to Fang Jueyu''s house this instant.


    "Hey, I just wanted you to help promote my Weibo account. You have so many followers, it''s bound to be effective!" Fang Jueyu explained.


    "You''re kidding me, that''s what you called for?" Wang Cong on the other end wanted to rip Fang Jueyu to pieces. "You could''ve just sent me a text or a WeChat message, why call?"


    "Alright, alright, don''t be mad, I''ll give you a twenty percent discount on the helicopter you wanted!"


    "No, fifty percent!" Wang Cong haggled.


    "No, seventy percent!"


    "No, sixty percent!"


    "Sixty-five percent, or it''s nothing!"


    "Deal!" Wang Cong agreed, happy to save several million US Dollars. It seemed that earlier call was oddly endearing now.


    "Then hurry up and promote for me!" Fang Jueyu impatiently urged.


    "Okay!" Wang Cong nodded, "By the way, I''ll come to Jiangnan City next week. We can chat about the movie and I can check out your mansion!" said Wang Cong.


    "No problem, let me know what you''d like to eat, and I''ll have my chef prepare it for you!"


    "Damn, brother, I don''t even have a personal chef in my place. I must taste your chef''s cooking!"


    Wang Cong ended the call and quietly opened Weibo. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Let me introduce someone, this bastard almost killed me with money yesterday @Fang Jueyu."


    Wang Cong had over twenty million followers; his post was more effective than ads from both Principal Park and Guo Xinyu combined!


    "Hahaha, the principal finally dug up this big tycoon''s Weibo. Brothers, let''s go blow up his Weibo!"


    "Principal Wang, First Meme Division reporting, requesting deployment!"


    "Principal Wang, Second Saucy Division reporting, requesting deployment!"


    ...


    Countless netizens flooded Fang Jueyu''s Weibo, eager to see who this person was, who even Wang Cong saw as obscenely wealthy. But the post, barely up for a minute, left everyone dropping their jaws.


    "Thanks for following me on Weibo. I''ll occasionally hold giveaways here. Let''s start with a welcome gift today¡ª500 iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GBs, plus a Lamborghini Gallardo. Just repost to enter the draw!"


    "Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!"


    "The cultural-less First Floor reigns with ''holy crap!'' I, too, must say: ''A whole load of crap!''"


    "I''ve seen giveaways with phones, but a car? It''s my first. Bowing to you, sir!"


    "Mom, come see this god!"


    "This car is mine, no one fight me for it!"


    "Reposted, I''m getting a license plate tomorrow!"


    ...


    "You''re outstanding, I concede!" Wang Cong also saw the post. Although wealthy, he''d never seen such a massive giveaway ¡ª a Lamborghini! Giving away a 500,000-dollar car in a draw stunned him and his friends.


    "Since you''re so generous, I can''t lose face!" Wang Cong felt compelled to match Fang Jueyu.


    "I, Wang Cong, will sacrifice myself now¡ª500 iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GBs plus a Ferrari 488! Old rules, just repost to enter the draw!"


    Wang Cong had saved millions of US Dollars on the helicopter from Fang Jueyu ¡ª a gift for his father Wang Lin''s birthday. Although he gave the gift, the money came from Wang Lin; getting the helicopter was the real effort.


    Back and forth, Wang Cong still pocketed millions of US Dollars. Spending a million yuan on giveaways was merely tipping his cap to fate!


    The duel between the two lottery extravaganzas quickly trended on Weibo. By 10 PM, Fang Jueyu''s followers skyrocketed to five million. By the next day, it might even hit ten million!


    "Hey, Fang Jueyu, with so many followers, why not get verified on Weibo?"


    "What?"


    "Seen mine? CEO of Zhu TV, Director at Baidar Group. You, being this ''influencer,'' should have some title, right?"


    "But I own too many companies. If I list them all, there might not be enough space on Weibo!"


    "Alright, here we go again, I''ve got studies, gotta go!" Wang Cong simply ignored him.


    Fang Jueyu looked innocent: "Did I say something wrong again? Seems like telling the truth these days just earns you disdain."


    ```

 Chapter 41 Dean Fang

    ```"Oh my god! Isn''t this a bit exaggerated?" The next morning, when Fang Jueyu opened Weibo on his phone, the iPhone 6 he''d been using for three years had officially declared its retirement!


    The sudden influx of over ten million followers overnight created an information explosion that his phone just couldn''t handle, rendering it completely useless!


    "What bad luck!" Fang Jueyu grumbled. Anyone would be upset about breaking a phone first thing in the morning, even if they had ten brand-new iPhone 11s stored in their drawer.


    "Luckily, the SIM card didn''t burn out!" Fang Jueyu switched to a new phone. He wasn''t sure if Zhuang Ying had done something to it, but all his usual apps were already on the home screen. Just popping in the SIM card and he could use it, saving a ton of time installing new programs.


    "Forget it, I''ll just check on the computer then!" Even with a new iPhone 11, it might not survive such powerful traffic, but his computer was a supercomputer, handling this information would take just minutes.


    Sure enough, when he opened Weibo on the computer, there wasn''t a hint of lag. Clicking on his profile picture, Fang Jueyu''s follower count had astonishingly reached 10.91 million, and that was just overnight.


    The comments under his giveaway post had also surpassed 100,000, though most were just pointless banter and emojis.


    As for his direct messages, they had exploded too. Although it showed as 999+, the actual content could easily add a couple more zeroes without exaggeration.


    He randomly clicked on a direct message, and it turned out to be a restricted photo, complete with contact info and a selfie below. It was practically a blatant hookup invitation!


    "Xiao Yi, next time filter these kinds of messages for me. I''m worried my eyes will burn out if I see too many!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "Oh? But the host''s heart tells me you''re enjoying this. Are you sure you want me to delete them?"


    "Shut up!" Fang Jueyu snapped fiercely, "You know too much! Just do what I say!"


    Suddenly, he remembered what Wang Cong mentioned last night. Indeed, as a blogger with millions of followers, it seemed a bit off not to have a title of some sort!


    Fang Jueyu owned countless companies, so casually listing one wasn''t an issue. But that wouldn''t make him stand out. If he was going to get verified on Weibo, it had to be the most eye-catching certification!


    A man can be broke or ugly, but he has to be unique! Otherwise, what''s the difference between him and a salted fish? Since he was both handsome and rich, wouldn''t it be a shame not to flaunt it a little?


    "Xiao Yi, do I own any impressively amazing companies, ones that just hearing the name would send shivers down their spine?" Fang Jueyu asked arrogantly.


    "Host, you hold 51% of Waigu Company in the United States and are practically their actual chairman. I think that''s pretty good!"


    "Huh? No wonder! The iPhone 11 isn''t officially launched yet, but I already have several units in my drawer. So I''m the biggest shareholder!" Fang Jueyu finally solved the confusion he had earlier.


    "No, that''s too mundane! That just proves I have money, something more flamboyant, perhaps?" Fang Jueyu asked again.


    "Well¡­ Host, if you''re any more flamboyant, I think you should check out your own international private psychiatric hospital!"


    "What the heck? I even own something like that?" Fang Jueyu burst into laughter. His assets truly spanned various fields, even psychiatry hospitals. Didn''t that make him a psychiatric hospital dean?


    "Yes, yes, yes! Just use that!" Fang Jueyu had a sudden idea and thought, having just money wasn''t interesting enough. "Quickly, send me the proof materials!" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu immediately filled out the verification application with great care.


    Weibo''s staff were busy handling all sorts of business when suddenly, the techs received a particularly strange application.


    "Dean of Dawn International Psychiatric Hospital? (Remember this hospital) Is this person joking with us? I''ve never heard of this hospital," the tech, already in a bad mood due to the workload, found this application like fuel on fire!


    "Wait, don''t say that. This hospital actually exists!" A colleague turned his computer around, "The hospital is established on the border between Huaxia and Russia, specializing in psychiatric disorders. They say it''s privately funded, and the treatment equipment is super expensive!"


    "And who''s the legal representative of the hospital?"


    "Check it yourself, didn''t the application require proof upload?" The staff suddenly saw the applicant, "Isn''t this President Lu?"


    "You know them?"


    "Who doesn''t know? The headlines these past few days have been all about him. Do you know the car giveaway with Principal Wang yesterday? That was him!"


    "Wow! With so much money, shouldn''t he be the chairman of a corporation or something?" Unbelieving, he clicked on the application materials.


    But to everyone''s surprise, after checking, all the materials turned out to be real and valid! The hospital''s original legal representative was someone named Fang Huai, recently transferred to Fang Jueyu''s name!


    "So¡­ that''s how the rich play these days?"


    "Tsk, do you think rich people are very happy? You''re wrong! You can''t even imagine their joy!"


    "What should we do then?"


    "What else? Approve it! All the documents are in order!"


    ...


    Half an hour later, a golden Weibo verification appeared under Fang Jueyu''s Weibo avatar.


    Fang Jueyu: Dean of Dawn International Psychiatric Hospital!


    "President Lu? Weren''t you a shareholder of Maserati? How''d you suddenly become the dean of a psychiatric hospital?"


    "Hahaha! President Lu, what are you up to! Are you trying to make us laugh our heads off and then get yourself some business?"


    "So epic! From now on, President Lu needs a new title. There was a Principal Wang before, and now there''s Dean Fang, this maneuver deserves 101 points!"


    "Couldn''t you tell? You think President Lu is just being playful? No, you''re wrong! President Lu is proving that his empire spans various fields. There''s nothing we can think of that he doesn''t own!"


    "Hats off to you in terms of uniqueness!" Wang Cong left a comment and quietly gave a thumbs up.


    ...


    "Alright, friends, stop speculating. I just find titles like director or president a bit dull. This is my lifestyle statement, I am who I am, a unique spark!" Fang Jueyu updated a Weibo post.


    "Hahaha! Dean is flamboyant enough!"


    "Dean, I have a classmate with a mental illness asking when you''re announcing the results?"


    "Dean, does the psychiatric hospital need staff? I just graduated with a Ph.D. in psychiatry from Yanjing Medical University!"


    "Honey, draw for me!"


    ...


    "Alright, time to get ready for the university celebration in a couple of days!" Fang Jueyu closed Weibo, "Xiao Yi, draft me a speech, so I can memorize it quickly¡­"


    ```

 Chapter 42 Going Through the Back Door

    ```"Ugh, this game is getting boring, always dominating the server!" Fang Jueyu yawned and turned off a popular mobile game.


    Although mobile games had lower hardware requirements than PC games, their money-burning capacity was not inferior in any way, with frequent charges of hundreds forcing most people to balk.


    Fang Jueyu had played numerous mobile games, but the most he''d spent was just the six-dollar first-time charge. Now, however, he could easily go crazy with $648 recharge¡ªjust a VIP, right? He''d fill it up for you effortlessly!


    Fang Jueyu spent tens of thousands in the game one afternoon, hoping to spend a little more to slightly reduce the figures in his ever-increasing mobile funds, but those tens of thousands merely helped him pass a boring afternoon.


    Just when he was feeling bored, his roommate, Cheng Kai, called. He should have been busy getting the company ready lately, but he still found time to call. Could it be that he was out of funds?


    "Hello! Boss Cheng, how come you have time to call me?" Fang Jueyu teased.


    "Old Fang? Is that internet sensation, the big tycoon, you?" Cheng Kai got straight to the point once the call connected.


    They occasionally browsed Weibo; recently, someone known as Boss Lu had taken the internet by storm. Even now, browsing on an old-school phone would reveal it.


    Others couldn''t recognize the slightly changed appearance of Fang Jueyu, but Cheng Kai, who had just dined with him recently, could. Although the photo was a bit blurry, it faintly showed some features of Fang Jueyu''s appearance.


    Cheng Kai was initially unsure, but when this person revealed their Weibo, it was nearly confirmed, prompting him to call to verify.


    "Yup, that''s me!" Fang Jueyu confessed openly.


    "You''re incredible!" Despite almost being certain already, hearing Fang Jueyu admit it sent a shiver down Cheng Kai''s spine.


    Cheng Kai knew Fang Jueyu had inherited a large sum of the family''s assets. Although Fang Jueyu once humorously claimed he didn''t know how much he had, it seemed it wasn''t an exaggeration based on recent events!


    That helicopter was appraised by professionals as a modified military helicopter from the United States, costing at least one hundred million US dollars.


    The Maserati MC he appeared in at Magic City was priced at over ten million!


    Not only that, he could even give away a sports car in a lottery, which proved his terrifying financial power. The ten million he invested in them didn''t even count as a drop in the bucket for him!


    "Do they all know?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, they know. Where else did they think I got ten million to start a gaming company?" Cheng Kai barked, "Goodness, living three years with a billionaire as a roommate does put a little shine on my name!"


    "Quit the nonsense and focus on your work! I have seventy percent of the company''s shares and am counting on you to make money for me!" Fang Jueyu chuckled.


    "Old Fang, actually this time I called to ask for a favor!" Cheng Kai suddenly became a bit hesitant.


    "What''s up? Don''t beat around the bush; we''re buddies, aren''t we?"


    "It''s not me; it''s Ding Minghui."


    "Old Ding? What''s up with him?"


    "Remember Ding''s longtime girlfriend? That girl, Fu Zi."


    "Oh, I know!" Ding Minghui''s girlfriend was attending college in Shu; they''ve been together since high school. Fu Zi once visited Ding Minghui at school, and he even treated them to a meal.


    He remembered Fu Zi as petite and cute, a bit timid and shy, but a very nice girl. At least from the way she looked at Ding Minghui, you could see the deep affection.


    "Quit speaking in riddles, what''s the situation?" Fang Jueyu pressed.


    "It''s his mother-in-law!" Cheng Kai sighed. "You know, Ding''s parents are workers at a small factory. Their family''s not well-off, and they''ve exhausted their savings just to send him to college."


    "It''s about time to look for internships, and Fu Zi introduced Ding to her parents. Everything else is fine, except they hope Ding can buy a house in Jiangnan City, but you''re aware of the housing prices here..."


    "So what happened?"


    "Her parents, of course, disagreed. Fu Zi''s family is also just working-class; they hope Fu Zi can find a boyfriend with better conditions, so they want her to break up with Ding Minghui, but they refuse."


    "Man, the world''s messed up. You know, it used to be so simple to date and marry. My dad said when my grandpa married my grandma, it only took a cow!" While saying this, Fang Jueyu thought his dad was probably talking nonsense. Given their family''s wealth, it would take a prairie full of cows to match his grandpa''s status, right?


    "Tell me about it! Now Fu Zi''s parents are arranging blind dates for her, and lately, Ding''s been out of sorts!"


    "Didn''t you tell them about your startup?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "We did! But we invested that money into hiring, spaces, and servers, which is the company''s money, not ours! Her parents said many young people try startups, but how many succeed?"


    "Her parents are straightforward indeed," Fang Jueyu laughed. There''s no way his brothers would live their lives mediocrely, right?


    "By the way, Fu Zi''s parents are forcing a blind date next Friday. The other party is a sales manager at a big company, pretty young too, a strong competitor, and Ding heard the guy''s a bit interested in Fu Zi." Cheng Kai said worriedly.


    "Tell Ding to relax, I''ve got this! Leave it to me; tell him to follow Fu Zi that day!" Fang Jueyu already had a plan.


    "Alright! With your assurance, I''m relieved!" Although he didn''t know what Fang Jueyu was planning, Cheng Kai felt halfway reassured seeing his confidence. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, there''s one more thing, but this is my issue!" Cheng Kai''s tone suddenly turned cheeky.


    "What? Is your girlfriend''s mom forcing a blind date on her too?"


    "No way! You know I''ve been single forever! But this does have to do with finding a girlfriend!"


    "Oh? Spill it."


    "Old Fang, hee hee hee, didn''t you recently run a lottery? I heard the grand prize is a Lamborghini Gallardo? Could you pull some strings for me?"


    "What''s that got to do with finding a girlfriend?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Everything! If I had a sports car, finding a girlfriend wouldn''t be an issue, right? See, we''ve been roommates for three years. I''ve borrowed money from you so many times. Once, when you had a fever, I went out in the rain to buy you medicine. Isn''t it fair to get a little help now?"


    Cheng Kai appealed emotionally and logically, almost moved by himself.


    "It''s fair!" Fang Jueyu grinned mischievously, "I have something better for you, want it?"


    "Want! What are you giving me? Don''t tell me it''s your Maserati sports car? Haha, Old Fang, you''re too generous!" Cheng Kai couldn''t help but start rubbing his hands excitedly.


    "Here''s a word for you, scram! Want a car? Go step in some dog crap a few more times; maybe you''ll win it! Money and friends are separate; no favoritism here!"


    ```

 Chapter 43 The Protagonist is Handsome to Death

    Fang Jueyu ultimately didn''t open a back door for Cheng Kai. Good relationships were one thing; matters of principle were another. Anyway, with their abilities, plus Fang Jueyu''s investment, having a decent wealth was just a matter of time."Old Ding''s issues still need careful planning!" Fang Jueyu mused. Among the four people in their dorm, Ding Minghui was the most honest, but in this society, being honest wasn''t always a good thing. Often, honest people were the ones being bullied.


    Fu Zi''s parents introduced her to a boyfriend with decent conditions. The other party would certainly try every way to make Ding Minghui lose all self-esteem and eventually bow out voluntarily.


    But Fang Jueyu had seen Ding Minghui''s feelings for Fu Zi. To visit her at her school, Ding Minghui often barely afforded food, sometimes relying on financial support from Fang Jueyu and the other two to hold out until the next month.


    Of course, Fu Zi was a good girl; otherwise, Fang Jueyu wouldn''t bother helping him. He didn''t want anything like what happened with Jiang Yuan to happen to Ding Minghui. With Ding Minghui''s personality, he probably couldn''t handle such a blow.


    "Little Ying, help me with something!" Fang Jueyu called Zhuang Ying and explained his plan in detail. Since Fu Zi''s parents wanted to make things difficult for Ding Minghui, he had to let him shine and slap that competitor hard.


    No one could just take away his brother''s woman!


    "Okay, young master, I''ll get it done right away, and everything will be arranged by next Wednesday!"


    "Thanks!" With Zhuang Ying''s assurance, Fang Jueyu was relieved. By then, Fu Zi''s parents and that so-called promising young man would be left stunned!


    "By the way, it''s almost 8 o''clock. The draw should be soon!" Fang Jueyu logged into his Weibo, where his lottery post had attracted a barrage of comments.


    Five hundred phones, one sports car, with a total value over ten million yuan. Over ten million people were eyeing these grand prizes. Although the chances of such good luck were slim to none, people always had a glimmer of hope that maybe the pie would just fall on them.


    At 8 PM, millions of people sat by their computers. Fang Jueyu opened the automated lottery system and pressed the start button. Instantly, a list of Weibo IDs appeared in the list of winners.


    "Wow! I won, hahaha!" A young man emitted a squeal of laughter like a pig being slain in front of his computer at home. Although it was just an iPhone 11, given that over ten million participated, being one of the 500 winners was quite a stroke of luck.


    "What''s all the noise about? Did you find money?" came the voice of a middle-aged woman from outside the room.


    ...


    As the saying goes, it''s joy for some and sorrow for others. Those who won spread the word everywhere, boasting, while those who didn''t wore long faces. Even though most people didn''t win, they didn''t expect much at the start, but seeing the lucky ones still evoked a bit of jealousy. After all, the essence of humans is the essence of lemons.


    "I''ve participated in 127 Weibo lotteries and haven''t won anything. Am I a lottery repellent?"


    "Dude upstairs, you''re bragging with just 127 tries? I''ve tried over 300 times and haven''t won. Have I said anything?"


    "You two rookies, I''ve entered over 500 lotteries of all sizes and have never even won a ''try again'' on a drink cap. Can you both just zip it?"


    ...


    "Hahaha! Fang Jueyu, I won your phone!" Guo Xinyu sent a screenshot.


    "What''s there to be excited about? With your status, buying an iPhone 11 isn''t a big deal?" Fang Jueyu replied, knowing that top-tier influencers with millions of followers had annual platform contract fees in seven figures or more.


    "It''s not the same!" Guo Xinyu sent a smug sticker. "I won this with my skills. Can''t I show off a bit? I''m a lucky charm, and maybe I''ll win whatever you draw in the future too!"


    "If that''s the case, I might as well keep you as my lucky star!" Fang Jueyu teased.


    "Hmph, not just anyone can keep me!" Guo Xinyu pouted. She seemed to have become immune to Fang Jueyu''s occasionally outrageous comments.


    All 500 lucky winners had been announced. Next was the Lamborghini Gallardo, the car that made millions jealous. Winning it, even if not driven, could be sold for nearly five million yuan¡ªa sum most people couldn''t accumulate in a lifetime!


    Ying Liangliang was a struggling online writer, slogging through monotonous writing work daily. The nine-to-ten grind had become his lifestyle. Living in Jiangnan City, a city with relatively high living costs, he had a paltry salary, no house, and no partner.


    Recently, he stumbled across Fang Jueyu''s Weibo. Though a homebody, he needed creative inspiration. His current novel depicted the life of a godly tycoon, and recent events orchestrated by Fang Jueyu gave him plenty of ideas, significantly boosting subscriptions recently.


    Last night, with a just-for-fun attitude, he clicked to join the lottery, not expecting to win, just trying his luck. As expected, among the 500 phones, he found himself having zero luck. But as he was about to close Weibo and return to writing, a direct message popped up.


    "Congratulations, lucky user! You''ve won a Lamborghini Gallardo in this lottery. Please contact our staff soon for prize arrangements!"


    "What''s this?" Ying Liangliang thought he was seeing things from too much writing. He never dreamed of hitting the jackpot. Even winning a phone would''ve been like stepping in dog poop luck.


    He checked his redemption code. The lottery platform had already published the final prize redemption code!


    "115487," he looked again at his redemption code, "115487! It''s the same, exactly the same!"


    Ying Liangliang''s first thought was he''d been struck by a meteor. The one-in-over-ten-million chance had landed on him! That was a luxury car worth five million¡ªan unimaginable dream for most!


    He was breathless, even his blood pressure rose. The dizziness almost overwhelmed him. Only those who''ve experienced such luck could understand the disbelief at that moment.


    For Ying Liangliang, the car felt somewhat unreal. Even if he was given a car, he had to afford its upkeep. "Could you ask Dean Fang if the car can be exchanged for an equivalent cash prize?"


    Ying Liangliang tentatively sent a message to the backstage. If nothing else worked, he planned to sell the car directly.


    "Huh? Doesn''t want the car, prefers cash?" Fang Jueyu saw the message. "That''s fine, there''s not much difference anyway. Could you ask for his bank account? I can transfer the money to him now!"


    "Really?" Words couldn''t describe Ying Liangliang''s excitement. He sent his bank account number with trembling hands. Five minutes later, he received a text message.


    "Your account ending in 2754 at XX Bank has been credited with 5,000,000.00 yuan."


    "One, two, three, four, five, six¡ªsix zeros! It''s really five million!" Ying Liangliang felt like he was dreaming.


    "What the heck! With five million, why would I continue writing books?"


    Ying Liangliang immediately opened his author backend and wrote in the novel "Star Blood Song"''s new chapter:


    Lin Xi looked at himself in the mirror this morning and suddenly thought, "How am I so handsome?" He was dazzled by his own handsomeness! (The End) S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 44 Jiang Yi

    ```The day of the school celebration finally arrived as scheduled. Zhu Ming had called him yesterday, notifying that the ceremony would be held at 8:30 in the morning. All the teachers and students would gather at the stadium to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the school.


    Haihua City was a two-hour drive from Jiangnan City. Fang Jueyu had woken up early. Fortunately, after his physical enhancement, he required much less sleep than before. Although he usually slept until ten out of habit, five or six hours of sleep were enough for him under normal circumstances.


    He changed into his tailored suit, and the person in the mirror appeared handsome and upright, with a vastly different aura than before. For this school celebration, he reckoned many old classmates wouldn''t recognize him.


    Thinking of this, a face that was slightly baby-faced and had side-swept bangs appeared in his mind. It had been three years since they last met. He wondered how his so-called first love, who had triggered the "scum girl curse," was doing now.


    "Hey, Fang Jueyu, where are you? Want to go together? I''ll come to your house to pick you up!" At just a little past six, Jiang Yi called Fang Jueyu. Their houses were only a street apart, and they''d practically gone to school together since childhood.


    "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I moved to Jiangnan City, near Jiangnan University," Fang Jueyu suddenly shuddered. He could tell anyone this news but knew Jiang Yi would kill him if she found out through someone else.


    "Wow! Fang Jueyu, your wings have hardened, huh? You didn''t tell me you moved?!" Sure enough, Jiang Yi roared on the other end of the phone, "Do you think you''re that wealthy Fang Jueyu now? Got money and inflated? You don''t tell your brothers of over ten years about such big news?"


    Fang Jueyu really wanted to say he was that Fang Jueyu, but if he did, things would likely become even more embarrassing.


    "Oh, I only moved two weeks ago, and I''ve been busy with the renovation. Haven''t had a chance to tell you yet," Fang Jueyu replied in a humbled tone. "At worst, I''ll treat you to a meal today to make amends! You can choose whatever you want, is that enough?"


    "Okay! You said it, don''t cry poor later!" Jiang Yi''s tone was still unforgiving.


    "By the way, are you still in Jiangnan City?" When they got down to business, Jiang Yi''s tone softened a lot.


    "Yeah, I was just planning to head out!"


    "Are you serious?! It takes over an hour by train, and you''ll waste a lot of time on the road. By the time you arrive, half the celebration will be over!"


    "No worries, I''m driving myself. It won''t take that long, at most two hours to get to the school."


    "Wait, did your family buy a car? No wonder you moved to Jiangnan City despite the high property prices. Did your family get rich?" Both of their parents were good friends, and Jiang Yi had a general understanding of Fang Jueyu''s family situation. Although not impoverished, they never had much extra money.


    "Kind of!" Fang Jueyu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Jiang Yi didn''t know yet that he was the "Dean Fang" causing a stir online, which saved him a bit of trouble for now.


    "Then hurry up, be careful on the road. I''m waiting for your treat tonight!" Jiang Yi hung up the phone with satisfaction. For her, extorting Fang Jueyu was one of life''s greatest pleasures.


    "This annoying sister!" Fang Jueyu smiled helplessly. Over the years, her personality hadn''t changed a bit.


    Jiang Yi was actually a very pretty girl, standing at a goddess-like height of 168 cm with a great figure. But maybe because they grew up playing together, their relationship was more familial. Still, many people thought they were a couple when they went out together.


    In front of others, she was quite aloof, but in front of Fang Jueyu, she showed her true self. Sharp-tongued, a little dirty-minded, and even liked to hit people, although without much force.


    During the college entrance exam, Jiang Yi didn''t perform very well, only making it to an ordinary second-tier college. However, since it was also in Jiangnan City, they occasionally met up for meals. After Fang Jueyu started dating Jiang Yuan, he deliberately kept some distance from Jiang Yi.


    Once, he introduced Jiang Yuan to Jiang Yi. Perhaps because girls have accurate instincts about people, on their way back, Jiang Yi warned Fang Jueyu to be cautious. At that time, Fang Jueyu got mad at her. Thinking back now, he felt quite sorry for her, and this was the perfect opportunity to apologize properly.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t intend to be so ostentatious, but when he saw his garage contained only the Apollo Sun God and a Wuling Hongguang, he could only sigh, "If I''d known, I should have bought a regular car that costs twenty or thirty thousand!"


    While the dark purple car sped along the highway, Fang Jueyu finally felt a sense of satisfaction from driving a sports car. Although he could only drive at a speed of just over a hundred kilometers per hour, it was far better than crawling in city traffic.


    Many people pulled out their phones, wanting to take a photo of the car. But because of the special glass, Fang Jueyu could see everything outside, while those outside only saw darkness. They could only photograph this cool car.


    Haihua City, although endowed with unique coastal resources, wasn''t very developed. It lacked large enterprises, relying instead on a relatively thriving tourism industry, with a small population, ranking at the bottom within the province.


    The light rail connecting Haihua City to Jiangnan City had also only been built in the last two years. Before, when he attended university, he had to take a bus for more than three hours. Driving himself for the first time was indeed a really nice experience.


    He had long grown accustomed to the envious stares of passers-by, knowing that such scenes would only become more frequent. Leaning on the vehicle''s powerful performance, the car maintained a speed of nearly 120 kilometers per hour. Even though he had to lower it after leaving the highway, he still arrived at Haihua No. 2 High School a little after eight o''clock.


    Despite not many people being at the school gate, it was already crowded with all sorts of cars. Today, the school''s main players weren''t the diligent students, but the alumni attending the celebration.


    Only those who had done quite well dared to attend the celebration, which was evident from the vehicles parked outside. Nearly none were priced below half a million, and there were plenty of luxury cars worth millions. Some even cost over two hundred million like the BMW I8, but compared to Fang Jueyu''s Sun God, they instantly lost their appeal.


    Of course, many young people who had only graduated a few years earlier and were still attending college were there too. Their thoughts were relatively simple, without much competitiveness or desire to show off. Most merely wanted to visit their alma mater and see their teachers.


    At this moment, the school gate was pretty empty. Fang Jueyu parked quietly, avoiding drawing any attention, and used his alumni card to enter the school.


    There were over twenty people from Fang Jueyu''s class, and the school had specifically reserved an empty classroom for their use. Fang Jueyu seemed to be the last one to arrive among them.


    All the faces there were familiar. Everyone he had been close to was present, except for Fu Jun, who was too busy with company matters to make it.


    "Who is this? Feels like he''s not from our class," a few who weren''t particularly close to Fang Jueyu couldn''t recognize him right away. After all, both his physique and appearance had changed significantly, and with a different hairstyle, his entire aura had shifted.


    "It''s me, Fang Jueyu, what? Only three years and you can''t recognize me?" Fang Jueyu laughed.


    "Told you, this guy is Fang Jueyu, and you didn''t believe it!" a guy walked over, "Why have you changed so much? You''re much more handsome than before. Have you grown taller too?"


    "Hahaha, college life is relaxing. Playing basketball and sleeping more made my skin better, so naturally, I look more spirited," Fang Jueyu explained.


    "Fang Jueyu, over here!" Jiang Yi waved at him. Today, Jiang Yi wore light makeup, adding a touch more allure than usual.


    "You came quite early!" Fang Jueyu greeted her.


    "Fang Jueyu, that outfit looks good on you, must''ve been pricey?" Shao Zhenan, who sat at the desk in front of him, asked. He also wore a decent suit today, which seemed to be worth several thousand bucks.


    "Why dress so formally? Not like any notable alumnus is giving a speech," a voice came inappropriately from behind at that moment.


    ```


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 Chapter 45 Identity Exposure

    ```Fang Jueyu didn''t need to turn around to know who was speaking.


    The saying that every class has someone everyone dislikes is not without reason, and Sun Xu was unanimously acknowledged as that person in their class.


    Sun Xu was 181 cm tall, with a bit of charm in his looks. His family was well off, and his grades in class were always among the top. Logically, someone like him would be pretty popular.


    And in fact, he was. Back in high school, any girl he pursued from another class was as good as in the bag, and until now, no one has heard of him ever failing.


    But he had a particularly bad habit, which was showing off. Most of the classmates who didn''t attend the school celebration did so because they heard he would be there.


    During high school, after every exam, Sun Xu would take his blank test paper around matching answers with others, regardless of whether they were willing. In the end, many people found themselves devastated upon discovering they had written wrong answers, affecting their performance thereafter.


    It was said that he recently found an internship at Tencent, and as long as he graduated, he could become a full-time employee. Thus, his dad rewarded him with a BMW X7. Now on his social media, he''d taken pictures from every angle of his car.


    Honestly, if it were just that, people wouldn''t dislike him so much. It was because, while showing off, he also liked to belittle others, which was the main reason people didn''t enjoy his company.


    Fang Jueyu turned around and saw Sun Xu with slicked-back hair, wearing an expensive Armani suit, still carrying that same arrogant demeanor.


    "Aren''t you the same?" Fang Jueyu gave a half-smile.


    "I''m different from you guys!" Sun Xu flashed what he thought was a charming smile, "I''m attending today as a donor guest. Although it''s not much, it''s still a contribution to our alma mater, right? I understand you guys, after all, you''re still studying and not earning money yet!"


    When Sun Xu was in college, his parents gave him a sum of money to learn about investing. He majored in finance and securities, and his school was quite good too. Under the guidance of his teachers, he indeed saved up a considerable amount over three years, at least a fortune by a regular college student''s standards.


    Honestly, if you ignored his habit of showing off and belittling others, he was indeed a pretty outstanding person. Unfortunately, he had gathered quite a few annoying traits.


    "Where did you buy your clothes? They look okay, but why don''t they even have a brand label? Did you buy them casually from a street stall? It doesn''t seem very suitable for such a formal occasion, does it?" Sun Xu scanned Fang Jueyu from head to toe and finally said.


    "Whether it''s suitable is none of your business, right?" Fang Jueyu replied coldly.


    "How can that be? Today, everyone represents our Class 4''s image. You would embarrass our Class 4 like this!" Sun Xu maintained a sour expression.


    "Fang Jueyu, just ignore him. You know what kind of person he is!" Jiang Yi spoke bluntly as always. Even in front of Sun Xu, she spoke without mercy.


    She didn''t need to rely on Sun Xu for anything, and offending him was no big deal. After all, there was no relationship between them; merely classmates, nothing more.


    Sun Xu wasn''t experiencing being choked by Jiang Yi for the first time. He gave an awkward smile. After all, his purpose today was not to see these classmates. Displaying his current achievements was enough to meet his objectives.


    What he enjoyed was standing on the school stage, receiving admiring glances from his junior students. That was the real reason he attended the school celebration this time.


    "Fang Jueyu, what''s on your clothes? It looks pretty, is it crystal?" asked Zhang Shiyu, who sat in front of Fang Jueyu.


    "Oh that, it''s diamonds," Fang Jueyu said playfully.


    "Hahaha, you really know how to boast. If it''s really diamonds, wouldn''t this outfit be worth millions?" Jiang Yi laughed, "Do you really think you''re that Fang Jueyu from Weibo?"


    "Hahaha, honestly, when we heard that name a few days ago, we were startled!" several people who were close to Fang Jueyu chimed in.


    Although they scrolled through Weibo, they were merely spectators. None of them knew Guo Xinyu, so they hadn''t seen the photos taken by netizens at China Joy. Otherwise, they would have recognized Fang Jueyu from the pictures immediately.


    Maybe it was a preconceived notion. After all, they''d been classmates with Fang Jueyu for three years. Everyone was familiar with each other, naturally not associating the big shot with Fang Jueyu. Even if they knew of this matter, they only thought it was someone with the same name.


    "Hey guys, Old Jin is here!" Just as everyone was chatting happily in little groups, a classmate at the door shouted.


    Old Jin''s full name was Jin Yong. He was their class teacher and chemistry teacher. He was an adorable guy who had always maintained a good relationship with students, so even after graduation, everyone was willing to keep in touch with him.


    "Everyone''s back, huh? Good! So good!" Jin Yong had taught many batches of students, but this group was the most excellent and his favorite. For a moment, he couldn''t control his emotions.


    "What are you doing, Old Jin? Everyone''s back, you should be happy!" Seeing Jin Yong like this, some students who were easily moved also turned red-eyed.


    "Alright, alright! Everyone, stop getting sentimental," Jin Yong switched to a smile, "Everyone, tidy up. The ceremony is about to start. I heard the principal say that this year a remarkable alumnus donated a billion to the school, and they''ll give a speech soon!"


    "A billion? My God! Someone so incredible came from our school?" The entire classroom was in an uproar.


    "Oh my, if someone could donate a billion, wouldn''t their assets be at least tens of billions? How come I''ve never heard of any tycoon graduating from our school?"


    "Who is it? Do you know, teacher?"


    Jin Yong shook his head, "We teachers only found out about this recently, but someone like that must have vast experiences. You should listen carefully to them. Maybe what they say might help you in the future."


    Everyone nodded. Such a person would be impossible to invite for a speech at a regular university, right? This might be an unexpected gain.


    "Fang Jueyu, honestly, what happened recently?" Jiang Yi came to Fang Jueyu''s side and whispered, "You can fool others, but you can''t fool me! I just saw you half a year ago, don''t give me some rubbish about growing taller from playing basketball. Do you think I don''t know your height or face?"


    Jiang Yi pulled out her phone, revealing photos taken by netizens of Fang Jueyu with Guo Xinyu from a few days ago, where Fang Jueyu''s features were clear and exactly the same as he looked now!


    "Uh..." Fang Jueyu gave a bitter smile. He knew sooner or later everyone would find out, but he didn''t expect Jiang Yi, this clever fox, to discover it first.


    "How is it, surprised? I''m telling you, I''m also a fan of Miss Xinyu!" Jiang Yi revealed a mischievous smile, "You''re the one on the Bamboo Platform tossing money like it''s nothing, and the one who called a helicopter to lift your car from the traffic jammed bridge. You''re also the one who made Principal Wang say you knocked him out with money, right?"


    "Alright, it''s me." With evidence in front of him, Fang Jueyu had no choice but to admit it. He had no intention of hiding it initially; he just wanted to astonish them and complete the task Little Yi gave him.


    "Alright, you, Fang Jueyu!" Jiang Yi pinched his arm hard, "You get rich and don''t even tell me? What happened to ''if I ever come up, everyone comes up with me''?"


    Suddenly, she remembered something: "That alumnus Old Jin mentioned who donated a billion, isn''t that you?"


    "Ouch, the pain," Fang Jueyu grimaced, wondering how Jiang Yi became so strong, "Yes, yes, I admit, that person is me!"


    "Hahaha, awesome! Finally, I, Jiang Yi, have a rich friend," Jiang Yi let go of his arm, "Sun Xu usually loves to show off. It''s time someone put him in his place. I can''t wait to see his face later!" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 46 Outstanding Alumni

    ```"Hey, Fang Jueyu, it''s your old flame!" Jiang Yi patted Fang Jueyu on the shoulder.


    This time, returning for the school celebration wasn''t just limited to their class. Students from almost every class in the past four years had more or less come, and about a dozen students from Class 16 (6) were also present. The so-called "first love" was among them.


    "So, how about going over to say hi? Maybe when she sees you''ve become a millionaire now, she''ll have a change of heart and throw herself at you," Jiang Yi teased.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t say anything; he just rolled his eyes at her.


    Back then, Sun Yuqi''s reason for breaking up was fear of affecting her studies. But her commitment to studying hard only got her into an average college, while Fang Jueyu got into Jiangnan University, a prestigious university. No one believed there weren''t other reasons.


    However, Fang Jueyu wasn''t interested in digging into those reasons anymore. A missed opportunity was just that, and he wouldn''t use his wealth to do anything he himself would find disgusting and detestable.


    Fang Jueyu still glanced at Sun Yuqi a couple of times. The reason was simple: throughout his high school years, she was the only one in his heart. Maybe it was a bit of stubbornness, or maybe it was persistence, but now it was perhaps more about letting go.


    "Look, Sun Xu is showing off like he thinks he''s the star today," Jiang Yi pointed at Sun Xu, who was chatting animatedly with their class teacher, Jin Yong, as if bragging about being his proudest student.


    "Alright, don''t talk about him like that. He achieved something difficult, couldn''t he show off a bit? You''re just jealous!" Fang Jueyu knew Jiang Yi always disliked Sun Xu, so he said so on purpose.


    "I just can''t stand his demeanor!" Jiang Yi started imitating Sun Xu''s tone, "You''re not some outstanding alumni, why are you dressed so formally?"


    "What does it matter to you what he wears? Do you think having a bit of money makes him great?" Jiang Yi huffed. "You have such a good temper, letting him talk to you like that without reacting?"


    "Hahaha!" Fang Jueyu was amused by Jiang Yi. "I''m someone who deals with billions of US Dollars in minutes, why should I lower myself to his level?"


    Jiang Yi''s eyes widened at Fang Jueyu, "Fang Jueyu, you''ve changed, you like to show off too now! I find you sneaky now, hiding from everyone and waiting to stun them at the school celebration ceremony, aren''t you?"


    Jiang Yi hit the nail on the head with Fang Jueyu''s plan: "You turned out to be the best at showing off! But he''s just bragging, you''re genuinely awesome!"


    Jiang Yi leaned in, "Hey, what''s your deal, why did you suddenly get rich? Did your family win a lottery?"


    "I''ll tell you, but don''t spill it to anyone!" Fang Jueyu pretended to be very secretive.


    "I found a hidden treasure left by my ancestors, packed with antique treasures. I sold a little bit, and voil¨¤, I got rich!"


    "I don''t believe you at all!" Jiang Yi immediately knew Fang Jueyu was joking, "I''m done talking to you! I''m going to find Shiyu to hang out!"


    "Hahahaha!" Seeing Jiang Yi so deflated, he laughed triumphantly.


    ...


    The school only had less than two thousand students, but more than three thousand alumni attended the celebration, turning the usually sparsely populated sports field into a sea of people.


    Several school leaders had already taken their seats on the podium, alongside a few representative exemplary alumni. Originally, Zhu Ming wanted Fang Jueyu to join them, but he refused. If he sat there, he''d feel utterly uncomfortable.


    "Dear students, teachers, and respected alumni, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to join us at Haihua No. 2 Middle School for the 70th anniversary celebration of our alma mater. On behalf of all the teachers and students, I extend my sincerest gratitude!"


    Zhu Ming stood on the podium, his face glowing, wearing the most dapper suit from his wardrobe, a suit he would only dare wear when attending provincial meetings.


    He gave a fervent ten-minute speech, which, naturally, was filled with the usual platitudes, but these were obligatory routines that needed to be followed.


    "Now I announce, the 70th anniversary celebration of Haihua No. 2 Middle School officially begins!"


    "Clap clap clap!" The audience burst into thunderous applause, interspersed with a few cheers.


    "Since its establishment, Haihua No. 2 Middle School has nurtured many outstanding students who have made significant achievements in their respective fields. Today, they have returned to the school with their hearts set on their alma mater. Now, I graciously introduce the distinguished alumni who have joined us!"


    "First, let''s welcome with applause the alumnus from the class of ''07, Wu Minghua, the founder of Xiantech Electronics Information Company!"


    A middle-aged man on the far left of the podium stood up and nodded to the students below.


    "Mr. Wu Minghua donated 1 million Yuan to support the development of our alma mater. Let''s thank him!"


    Wu Minghua''s lips curled into a satisfied smile. He hadn''t been running his business for very long, but among the thousands of entrepreneurs, he was considered quite successful.


    His company generated several tens of millions in annual net profits, and he was just in his thirties, an age brimming with potential. Getting a chance to show his face at his alma mater made that million well worth it.


    "Next, I''d like to introduce Dong Yu, the founder of ZhiLi Technology and alumnus from the class of ''03. He has donated 1.2 million Yuan to the school!"


    "Wow!" Another round of thunderous applause erupted.


    Four individuals sat on the podium beside Zhu Ming, each a successful entrepreneurial alumni who had donated more than a million to the school.


    "Of course, besides these alumni, many more outstanding alumni have made contributions to the school. Now, let''s invite them to the stage!"


    Sun Xu''s face lit up with joy. After waiting so long, it was finally his turn to take the stage. He straightened his collar and walked up to the podium alongside several older alumni.


    "They are the class of ''13 alumna Zhang Lan, who donated 200,000 Yuan!"


    "Alumnus Cheng Feng from the class of ''11, who donated 150,000 Yuan!"


    ...


    "Alumnus Sun Xu from the class of ''16, who donated 300,000 Yuan!"


    ...


    Sun Xu stood with his head held high, full of pride. Although he couldn''t compare to those alumni who had been in business for a long time, he had donated the most among the remaining folks!


    Especially when the students heard he was an alumnus from the class of ''16, admiration filled their eyes. In just three years of graduating and still being in college, he was able to donate such a sum. To them, he was an idol.


    Feeling the gazes of those around him, Sun Xu felt even more smug. His eyes swept over his classmates with pride and provocation.


    "Lastly, let''s welcome a very special alumnus who generously donated one hundred million Yuan for the school''s development!"


    "Wow!" The crowd was stunned. Even the alumni on the podium looked incredulous. A hundred million! Even combined, their companies wouldn''t make that much money in years. Could it be a big boss from a listed company?


    "After discussion and deliberation, the school has decided to use this fund to add a new teaching building and laboratory building, enhance the school''s hardware and software facilities, and the remainder will be used to establish a foundation to support and reward outstanding students!"


    Zhu Ming publicly shared the already-planned project, offering many more detailed explanations.


    "Now, I believe you are all curious about who this mysterious alumnus is?" Zhu Ming raised his voice. "So let''s now invite the alumnus from the class of 16, who is also the representative of our alumni at this year''s celebration, Fang Jueyu, to take the stage!"


    "Fang Jueyu? How could it be him?" Jin Yong and the entire class were dumbfounded.


    "Fang Jueyu? Is he the one making headlines on Weibo recently? He''s our alumnus? Oh my god!"


    "Where? Where? Where is he?"


    "What? Fang Jueyu?" Sun Xu froze on the spot, no wonder Fang Jueyu hadn''t paid any attention to his provocation. He thought he was soaring with a 300,000 donation, not realizing Fang Jueyu donated such a sum and still remained so low-key in the class.


    Amid thousands of envious and admiring gazes, Fang Jueyu slowly made his way to the podium. Although the successful alumni didn''t know what business Fang Jueyu was in, in business, it paid to make friends with those around you.


    "Hello, Mr. Fang!"


    "Mr. Fang, achieving so much at such a young age, you are the pride of our school!"


    Like a fan meeting, they each shook hands with Fang Jueyu, some even handing him their business cards.


    Finally, Fang Jueyu brushed past Sun Xu and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Oh, and by the way, I forgot to tell you, I''m also a donation guest, and I''m a representative of the outstanding alumni."


    "And also, that so-called flea market outfit you mentioned is actually a piece by the chief designer of the royal family of England, worth 500,000 British Pounds. It''s not surprising you didn''t recognize it! Anyway, if you don''t know something, don''t speak out of turn; it saves you from looking uninformed in front of others!"


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 Chapter 47 The Great Deceiver

    "Congratulations to the host for completing the task, standing out at the school celebration. Reward: Completion of Level 1 Permission Task by 2%, and an item that the ancestor accidentally lost!"Creating such a sensation made completing the task naturally a simple matter. Fang Jueyu glanced sneakily at his movable independent space. Besides that small bottle, a historically marked ancient sword now appeared.


    "Why is it a sword?" Fang Jueyu was somewhat baffled. Nowadays, we live in a society governed by law. Any divine weapon or sharp tool might have lost its original meaning, right? At most, it would become a collectible displayed in his house.


    But Fang Jueyu did not know that this was not an ordinary sword!


    Now was not the time to study this sword, as Fang Jueyu had more important things to do. Two thousand students, hundreds of teachers, and various alumni awaited his speech.


    He boldly walked to the center of the podium, and all the outstanding alumni made room for him. Although Fang Jueyu was very young, this society valued qualifications and seniority, but mostly personal strength!


    "Fellow students, teachers, and alumni, good morning! My name is Fang Jueyu. Many of you might know me, as I''m the director of that infamous ''Dawn Mental Hospital'' online!"


    "Hahahahaha!" The faculty and students burst into laughter. This joke instantly enlivened the otherwise stiff atmosphere at the event, making everyone feel that this billionaire alumnus, Fang Jueyu, was down-to-earth and quite humorous.


    Actually, Fang Jueyu had no real speech skills. This script was crafted by Xiao Yi based on the actual situation and Fang Jueyu''s personal context. Fang Jueyu was just reading it out verbatim.


    "Some of you might be curious, how much am I truly worth? Why did I spend a fortune to donate one hundred million to my own school? Was it just to show off at this school celebration?" Fang Jueyu said.


    Indeed, many people thought this way.


    "But have you ever thought about what one hundred million can accomplish? Compared to being in the limelight for one morning, wouldn''t it be better for me to spend this one hundred million on a few sports cars or some real estate?"


    "Wowo head buns are still one dollar for four. Wouldn''t I get more praise if I spent this money on buying four billion wowo head buns and donating them to disaster-struck areas?"


    "Hahahahaha!" Fang Jueyu skillfully used a couple of jokes, amusing the students again. Yet, it was undeniable, he made a good point. Spending tens of thousands to show off might be deemed reasonable, but throwing one hundred million seemed unnecessary!


    "The reason I donated this money to the school is because Haihua Secondary School is my alma mater. I hope it grows into a renowned institution in Huaxia. I hope the school cultivates more outstanding students. You are proud of your alma mater now, and hopefully, your alma mater will be proud of you in the future!"


    ...


    Fang Jueyu''s impassioned words received waves of applause. Even the alumni and teachers onstage couldn''t help but clap. That phrase, "Your alma mater will be proud of you," truly struck a chord. Isn''t this every school''s and teacher''s dream?


    "Actually, I was quite a mischievous student back then, and Principal Zhu can attest to this!" Fang Jueyu pointed to Zhu Ming beside him, who nodded with a playful, knowing smile.


    "But that doesn''t mean anything. What''s wrong with us young folks being a bit mischievous? As long as we don''t do anything illegal or cause chaos, what''s the difference? As long as you study well, challenge yourselves, and dare to innovate, nothing is impossible!" Fang Jueyu began to impart some motivational words.


    "Look at me, Principal Zhu used to drag me to meet my homeroom teacher several times, and now I''ve achieved a little, haven''t I?"


    "Bah!" Jiang Yi showed a disdainful expression from the audience. If this counts as modest achievement, then there wouldn''t be anyone successful in this world.


    "Finally, I sincerely invite all of you to intern at my company after graduating from high school. I am even willing to offer more opportunities after you graduate from college!"


    As soon as he said this, the students'' eyes turned even more eager. Isn''t finding a good job after graduation their dream? With such a skilled Fang alumnus, surely his industries span various fields, and he''d surely take care of his alma mater''s students, right?


    "Lastly, on behalf of all the alumni, happy 70th anniversary to our alma mater!"


    "Clap, clap, clap!" Fang Jueyu''s brilliant speech drew a thunderous applause from the audience.


    "Fooled, weren''t they? All got fooled by me, right?" Fang Jueyu secretly chuckled in his heart. He truly said all those things just for formality. He was merely here to show off. That one hundred million, he''d earned it back by the time he finished speaking. Completing Xiao Yi''s task was the most important thing.


    Yet, precisely because of his words, he elevated his moral character to a very high level. Zhu Ming and the others thought he genuinely loved his alma mater!


    Fang Jueyu watched the audience''s reactions, thoroughly satisfied. He had no idea he had a knack for speeches!


    Unintentionally, he caught a glimpse of Sun Yuqi in the crowd from Class 6. She looked at him with a peculiar expression filled with complexity.


    Actually, the reason for her change of heart back then was simple, much simpler than Fang Jueyu could guess. It wasn''t about affecting her studies; it was just that Fang Jueyu''s appearance hadn''t met her expectations, that''s all!


    She never imagined the boy she once rejected had completely transformed. Not only did he now possess an enviable appearance, but also incomparable wealth. For a moment, she felt a sense of loss.


    "Thank you, Alumni Fang Jueyu, for your wonderful speech!" Zhu Ming once again stepped to the center of the podium, followed by two teachers holding red ribbons.


    "Now, we shall begin the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Child of the Sea Scholarship. We invite Alumni Fang Jueyu, as the founder, to cut the ribbon for the official establishment of the fund!"


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    The school celebration lasted for three full hours before concluding. Originally, Zhu Ming wanted to invite Fang Jueyu and some school leaders and alumni for a meal, but he declined.


    Having left the school for three years, he hadn''t tasted the school''s cafeteria for those three years. Instead of a luxurious restaurant, he preferred to have a simple lunch with his former classmates in the cafeteria to reminisce about old times.


    Sun Xu, at some point, had slipped away dejectedly. With Fang Jueyu around, he would only overshadow him. Without the face to continue staying, he discreetly left. However, this suited the majority of the classmates. Instantly, the class''s atmosphere became much more harmonious.


    "Didn''t expect this, Fang Jueyu, after a few years, you''ve transformed into a tycoon!"


    "Yeah, when I saw it on Weibo, I couldn''t believe it. It was really you!"


    "Didn''t we say back then, if we get wealthy, we must not forget each other! After we graduate, take care of us a bit more!"


    "Alright, alright, our Dean Fang isn''t that kind of person, right, Old Fang?"


    "Hahaha! Absolutely! By the way, next time you hold a raffle, let everyone know beforehand to pray to the koi!"


    His classmates didn''t act restrained due to Fang Jueyu''s changed status. Instead, everything was just like it used to be. Perhaps this is the pure essence of student-era friendship!


    Fang Jueyu laughed, laughing with true happiness!

 Chapter 48 The Romantic Secrets of Fang Huai

    During the summer vacation, after the morning school celebration ceremony ended, students gradually went home, whereas most alumni chose to stay and look around the school, as a lot had changed in three years.Spending an afternoon with his former classmates, Fang Jueyu felt like he was transported back three years. It was an indescribable experience.


    In the evening, people started leaving the school one by one. Surrounded by everyone, Fang Jueyu was the center of attention because they all wanted to see what car he was driving. Last time, at China Joy, it was reported that he drove a Maserati MC12 worth tens of millions, a car most people had never seen in person.


    When they reached the school entrance, most alumni had left, and there were only a few cars parked there. Even though Fang Jueyu parked in a corner, the luxurious car stood out no matter where it was parked.


    "What kind of car is this? It''s so cool!" The girls squealed in admiration.


    "Damn! I know this logo! It''s the Apollo Sun God. I heard just the base price is over ten million!" A few well-informed boys in the class recognized the car.


    "Click, click, click, including all the configurations and taxes, you can''t get it out on the road for less than tens of millions, right?"


    Classmates all took out their phones to snap photos. Even if they couldn''t sit in it, seeing such a car up close was something to brag about. Plus, this car belonged to their classmate, giving them bragging rights anywhere.


    "The Apollo Sun God, I remember there aren''t more than three in all of Huaxia? And this model has never appeared before," said one of the car enthusiasts in the class. "Fang Jueyu, your family isn''t part of some listed corporation, are they? I''ve heard that to buy such a high-end sports car, you generally need to join some kind of car association, and having money doesn''t guarantee you can buy it!"


    "To be honest, the German Apollo Supercar factory is mine," Fang Jueyu said, somewhat embarrassed, as it seemed a bit like showing off, but since everyone asked, he had no choice but to tell the truth. "This is a special customized car from the factory for me; the mass production version won''t be out until the end of the year!"


    "Apollo is yours!?" The boys went wild. They had actually spent three years studying alongside the owner of Apollo Supercar Company and even had dinner with him today!


    "Alright, alright, even if Fang Jueyu is wealthy, it''s none of your business! Why are you all getting so excited?" Some of the girls in the class grew impatient, as they weren''t as obsessed with sports cars as the boys.


    "Hahaha, exactly!" Class president Zhang Meng said, "Fang Jueyu, don''t mind them. Look at their eyes, they want to eat you alive!"


    "What are you talking about? Look at yourselves, aren''t you the same?" The boys retorted indignantly. "You girls with long braids and short insights, if you had any foresight back then, you might have become Mrs. Fang by now!"


    "Who are you calling a girl with short insights? Are you looking for a fight? Sisters!"


    ...


    "Alright, alright!" These old classmates loved to bicker. Fang Jueyu quickly intervened, "How about this, since everyone is so happy today, I won''t be stingy. Next year, when we all graduate, let''s have a graduation trip. I''ll cover all the expenses, and we can vote on the destination!"


    "Dean Fang is so generous!" Everyone started to cheer!


    "Dean Fang, can we go out of the province?" someone timidly asked.


    "Look at your ambition! As if Dean Fang would only take us out of the province? Even if it''s rough, we have to visit some neighboring countries, right?"


    "Haha, no problem, not only neighboring countries. Even if you want to go on an adventure in the Sahara Desert, it''s no issue!"


    ...


    The gathering ended in laughter, with some friends planning small get-togethers. Fang Jueyu had also promised to take Jiang Yi to dinner. Amidst the envious gazes of the girls, Jiang Yi got into the passenger seat of the Sun God, and they drove off with a roar.


    "Hahaha, I never thought in this lifetime I''d ride in such an expensive sports car!" Jiang Yi was genuinely excited, sitting in such a car for the first time.


    "For blowing up at you so much last time and not apologizing, consider today''s dinner my formal apology!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "All is well! Seeing you being sincere, I''ll let it pass!" Jiang Yi said with a lot of flair. "I''ve told you before, whenever you look for a girlfriend, you better let me check her out first. I might not be good at much else, but when it comes to judgment, I have a perfect record!"


    "Hey, by the way, does your girlfriend know you''re taking me out to dinner today?" Jiang Yi suddenly asked. "She''s probably going to be mad seeing me in your passenger seat, right?"


    "What?" Fang Jueyu was taken aback. "I don''t have a girlfriend! I just broke up not too long ago, okay? Do you think I''m some playboy?"


    "Huh?" Jiang Yi seemed more shocked than Fang Jueyu. "I thought you had already won over Xinyu, sis!"


    Fang Jueyu''s face immediately turned red. "No way, I''ve only known her in real life for less than a week!"


    "You''re such a loser, aren''t you?" Jiang Yi looked at him with exasperation. "That won''t do, I need to teach you well!"


    In a serious tone, Jiang Yi said, "Based on my many years of recognizing two-faced people, this Xinyu has an honest face. Trust me, she''s nothing like your last girlfriend!"


    "When did you become a fortune teller?" Fang Jueyu said, half-laughing.


    "Don''t laugh it off! I''m being serious. This Xinyu is a good girl. I''ve been her fan for more than a year. Appearances can be deceiving, words can be deceiving, but the emotions in her music and singing can''t be faked."


    "Don''t tell me you don''t have feelings for her!" Jiang Yi played her trump card. "If you don''t tell the truth, your scum girl curse will last another three years!"


    "You''re tough!" Fang Jueyu glared at Jiang Yi, taking a deep breath. "Alright, I admit it!"


    Though they had only been together for days, Fang Jueyu was indeed attracted to Guo Xinyu, not just her looks but also her personality. How could a girl who willingly eased her family''s burden by earning her own school and living expenses not be a good girl?


    "You helped her a lot, she must be grateful to you. And you''re doing so well now, maybe Xinyu already has feelings for you!"


    Jiang Yi continued, "From today, I''m your love mentor! You should snatch her up. If you run into any trouble, I''ll sort it out for you!"


    "Special mission issued: Pursue Guo Xinyu!"


    "What? Little Yi? How come you also have such strange missions?" Fang Jueyu was surprised by Little Yi''s sudden involvement.


    "Host, selecting an appropriate spouse for you was a task left by the previous host, and it''s marked as the most important task. Based on system analysis, Guo Xinyu is the optimal spouse candidate!"


    "Alright, Fang Huai, well played!" Fang Jueyu nodded repeatedly. Although his father was not on Earth, he apparently already had plans for his future daughter-in-law.


    "Host, your father''s intention was definitely quantity over quality!" Little Yi mischievously added.


    "Quiet!" Fang Jueyu really wanted to find Cao Lan and file a complaint against his father. How could he arrange such a task unless Fang Huai had his share of fun outside?


    "Hahaha, host, your father''s legal wife is your mother only, but in actuality, it''s more than just her, and your mother is aware of them!" Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What? That''s possible? And my mom can tolerate this?"


    "With me, even an ordinary person is extraordinary. Some things you''ll understand eventually," Little Yi said.


    "Wait, what about those aunts of mine?" Fang Jueyu asked, "Are they off Earth too?"


    "They''re not; they''re all still on Earth. Your father said if you encounter insurmountable trouble, you can seek them out, and trust me, their influence will astonish you!"


    "My dad having this many women is already astonishing to me!" Fang Jueyu muttered. "Alright, I''ll take on the mission!"


    Special Mission Initiated: Pursue Guo Xinyu


    Mission Reward: Temporarily Confidential


    Looking at the words "temporarily confidential," Fang Jueyu ground his teeth in frustration, "Alright, let''s see what you come up with then!"

 Chapter 49 Wang Cong Visits

    Fang Jueyu and Jiang Yi finished their meal, and then he took Jiang Yi back, as it wasn''t too late yet. He drove straight back to Jiangnan City overnight.Today seemed to be the last day of China Joy, so Fang Jueyu sent a message to Guo Xinyu. She might have been busy, as she didn''t reply immediately and called him at nearly midnight.


    "Today''s performance went very well. I just had a late-night snack with some friends from the Bamboo platform. I''ll return to Jiangnan City tomorrow."


    "About what you asked me the other day, I''ve thought it over!" After some consideration, Guo Xinyu still wanted to try to see if she had the potential to become a singer. "I''m willing to join your company!"


    "That''s great!" Fang Jueyu seemed even more excited than she was.


    "What''s the name of your company?"


    "Well... um, it''s called Xinyu Media!" Fang Jueyu was a bit embarrassed. He had been so busy lately that he hadn''t had time to set up a media company, but he just made one up. With his financial resources, he could easily buy a media company and rename it.


    "Xinyu Media? Why haven''t I heard of it? You didn''t just make it up, did you?" Guo Xinyu was a bit suspicious. The company was named after her nickname on the Bamboo platform. That was just too coincidental!


    "Hahaha, it''s just a small company. It''s normal you haven''t heard of it, hahaha!" Fang Jueyu laughed awkwardly.


    "Alright!" There were countless media companies across the country, and Guo Xinyu felt it normal she hadn''t heard of it. What she needed was just a platform.


    "Then it''s settled, and after a while, I''ll arrange the contract!"


    "But I''ve already signed a two-year live contract with the Bamboo platform. If I sign with you too..." Guo Xinyu suddenly thought of something. Hosts who signed with the Bamboo platform couldn''t just sign with other media companies. If you broke this rule, you''d owe a hefty penalty for breach of contract.


    "Haha, that''s a minor issue. I''ll just have a word with Principal Wang!" Fang Jueyu said confidently. With his friendship with Principal Wang, this small thing was just a matter of a few words. If all else failed, he could cover the penalty himself, but Wang Cong should give him this face.


    "Hehe, then Boss Fang, I''ll be working for you in the future!"


    "You get some rest. We''ll talk in more detail when you''re back in Jiangnan City. By then, I''ll have a surprise for you!"


    "What kind of surprise?" Guo Xinyu asked curiously.


    "I''m not telling you now. Hurry up and go to sleep, or you won''t get it!"


    "Alright then, I''ll go to bed. Goodnight!" Guo Xinyu sent a cute emoji.


    "Right, I don''t even know what that ancient sword is today!" Fang Jueyu suddenly remembered the reward he had received. To prevent himself from forgetting, he had already collected those rewards into his independent space and hadn''t had time to check them!


    He took out the ancient sword, but his arm suddenly became heavy. With his strength, he could barely lift it!


    Fang Jueyu quickly stashed it back. The ancient sword was about 120 centimeters in length and probably weighed over one hundred and fifty pounds!


    It didn''t have the design of a Longquan sword but was similar to a bronze sword from the Warring States period, just larger than the usual ones.


    The sword was entirely pitch black and appeared to be quite ancient. Could it be the sword of some emperor from history?


    "Host, this sword was crafted by one of your ancestors named Fang Jun. He was a sword refiner from the Spring and Autumn period, but very few people knew his name."


    "Sword refiner? I''ve only heard of Gan Jiang and Ouyez." This occupation was seriously outdated in modern times. Does this profession even exist anymore?


    "Mr. Fang Jun was actually the mentor of Gan Jiang and Ouyez!" Xiao Yi said. "In our former galaxy, this was a very noble profession, so don''t underestimate it!"


    "Noble? Can such a thing still be used in a law-governed society?"


    "That''s just the secular understanding," Xiao Yi said disdainfully. "In our world, all those magical treasures in your Immortal Cultivation fantasy stories actually exist, and after your ancestor activated his potential, he learned from the refining book. The things he refined were not junk."


    "So what is this sword after all?"


    "I don''t know. Different methods and techniques result in different weapons. Fang Jun was quite careless back then and made a bunch. Some succeeded, and some were defects. This ancient sword got mixed into the defective ones, and I just found it a pity and kept it."


    "But this thing is too heavy. I can''t even lift it!"


    "I remember this sword was forged by Fang Jun using Meteorite Iron from a meteorite. Its hardness surpasses any material on Earth, and he took quite a few years to make it," Xiao Yi recalled.


    "Oh well, I''ll keep it for now. If it''s useless, I can at least have it as an antique at home for good fortune!" Fang Jueyu was somewhat disappointed. This thing wasn''t even as good as the five low-quality pills in that little bottle.


    "Huh? Why is Principal Wang calling me in the middle of the night?" Fang Jueyu''s phone rang. It was already half-past twelve; could something urgent have happened?


    "Old Wang, what''s up, calling so late?" Fang Jueyu said carelessly.


    "You''re not busy?" Wang Cong''s surprised voice came through the phone, "I thought I''d finally get my revenge today!" S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Geez, you sure hold grudges, don''t you? I just disturbed you once, and you''re holding so much animosity?" Fang Jueyu smirked. Luckily, he was single; if he was really busy, this could have scared him out of his wits.


    "Oh, right, just call me by my name, don''t keep calling me Old Wang, it sounds weird!" Wang Cong said discontentedly. If it were anyone else, he''d have cursed them out, but since it was Fang Jueyu, whose family was no less than his own, Wang Cong wouldn''t dare be casual.


    "What are you calling me for? Say it, or I''m hanging up!" Fang Jueyu said impatiently.


    "No, no, I have serious business!" Wang Cong hurriedly said. "Are you free tomorrow? I''ll come to Jiangnan City to see you. The preliminary work for that movie is done. The special effects team charges by time, and I can''t afford delays. Let''s finalize the actors and director soon!"


    "Alright!" Fang Jueyu still needed to discuss Guo Xinyu''s matter with him. "Tomorrow, meet me at Jiangnan Bieyuan in Jiangnan City. Call me when you arrive, and I''ll pick you up."


    "Alright," Wang Cong liked dealing with straightforward people, "Oh, by the way, you mentioned before your family has a private chef, right? I''m crashing at your place for lunch tomorrow!"


    "What do you want to eat? My chef can make anything!"


    "Can make anything? You sure?" Wang Cong laughed slyly.


    "If they can''t make it, I''ll stream myself pooping upside down tomorrow!" Fang Jueyu boasted, "As long as it''s fit for human consumption!"


    "Then I want Italian Alba white truffles and Almas caviar!" These were things he was sure Fang Jueyu couldn''t get, especially given the off-season, even in season, importing them would take a long time.


    "Fine, I''ll arrange it!" Fang Jueyu recognized Wang Cong was just challenging him, but he had multiple private jets on standby worldwide at any given time. Anything he wanted, he could get within a day. This time, Wang Cong was destined to be disappointed!

 Chapter 50 Im Too Poor

    ```Early in the morning, Fang Jueyu was startled awake by a cacophony of noise. Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he opened the curtains to see four huge trucks parked downstairs, each with a brand-new sports car lying in the back!


    Every time one of Fang Jueyu''s companies designed a new model of a sports car, a unit would be left in the warehouse for anyone from the Fang Family to use at any time. Because Fang Jueyu had no special modification requests this time, the first batch of cars had already been delivered to his villa!


    A Pagani Huayra, a Lamborghini Veneno, an Aston Martin Valkyrie, and a Koenigsegg One:1¡ªfour supercars shimmered under the sun, a lineup that would make any car enthusiast go wild!


    The managers of the four factories carefully unloaded the four sports cars from the trucks and parked them in Fang Jueyu''s private garage. The once empty garage suddenly seemed a lot fuller.


    Once all the spots were filled, Fang Jueyu''s garage could practically rival a car show, and none of the supercars here were anything less than limited editions¡ªnot even all the money in the world could buy them.


    Today''s breakfast was Italian wide noodles prepared by his chef. The previous night, he had someone fly in the purest Emmas caviar from Iran, along with Maine lobster and some organic vegetables, making this meal''s cost nearly a thousand US Dollars.


    But these thousand-dollar Italian noodles barely satisfied a few bites for Fang Jueyu. He wasn''t someone with extremely high tastes; such luxurious food was no different in his mind from a bowl of pickled mustard greens with pork noodles.


    "Fang Jueyu, I''m here. I''m at the gate of Jiangnan Bieyuan now!" Wang Cong rushed over in a hurry, and it wasn''t even nine o''clock yet.


    Wang Cong knew very well that Fang Jueyu was a wealthy man. Since he was on his turf, naturally, he couldn''t lose face, so he drove over with his Koenigsegg CCXR worth thirty million.


    This car was something he had asked his father Wang Lin to help get, and it usually sat in his garage because he couldn''t bear to drive it. This time, he brought it out just to save face!


    "Alright, I''ll come out right away!" Fang Jueyu casually threw on a tank top and a pair of shorts, slipped on some sandals, and rode out on an electric scooter.


    "Today, I must regain my pride!" Wang Lin rolled down the window and noticed that the guy on the scooter with messy hair looked somewhat familiar.


    "Hey, Wang Cong!" Fang Jueyu also recognized Wang Cong in the car and immediately waved to him!


    "What the heck! Why did you come out dressed like this? Don''t tell anyone you know me!" Wang Cong suddenly showed a look of disdain, thinking, you''re a billionaire, can''t you pay a bit more attention to your image when you go out?


    "What''s wrong with me? Do I need to wear a suit and tie and drive a sports car just to leave the house?" Fang Jueyu said indignantly. "What, do you look down on electric scooters?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu turned the front of the scooter toward Wang Cong''s face and said, "This isn''t an ordinary electric scooter! See this logo? It''s a Lamborghini! Have you ever seen a Lamborghini scooter?"


    "Are you kidding me?" Wang Cong stared in disbelief at the flashy pink scooter in front of him. He hadn''t heard of Lamborghini making scooters, but the logo on this one was real, not some hastily pasted sticker.


    "Who''s kidding you," Fang Jueyu said indifferently. "The company is mine. Forget about making a scooter; I can have them make a tractor for you if you want!"


    Fang Jueyu wasn''t joking. This pink scooter was indeed made by Lamborghini. The other day, when he had Zhuang Ying order the sports cars, he casually brought it up.


    Since the villa area was so large, going in and out was troublesome, and driving to nearby places seemed too extravagant. So, he told Zhuang Ying to get him an e-bike for easier travel.


    But unexpectedly, Zhuang Ying had a weird thought and asked Lamborghini to specially make an electric scooter for him, and it was delivered this morning with a Veneno!


    Even though it was an electric scooter, its power was not much weaker than that of a motorcycle, with a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour, which ordinary cars couldn''t match!


    "You gotta be kidding me..." Wang Cong was at a loss for words, "Can you be any more exaggerated?"


    Looking at his own sports car, Wang Cong felt slightly better. Even if this pink Lamborghini was custom-made, it wouldn''t surpass a few million, nowhere near his Koenigsegg.


    He adjusted his expression and said, "Enough chit-chat, take me to your place! I want to see what kind of place you live in!"


    "Alright! Follow me in!" Fang Jueyu rode the pink Lamborghini ahead. Wang Cong''s face twitched as he started his car to follow.


    "Wow, there''s no way you live alone in such a big villa, right?" Wang Cong admitted that this villa shocked him. Even after studying abroad for years, only top designers could create such an artistic masterpiece.


    "Yeah, just me!"


    "No way? What about daily maintenance and the chef team? Do they live elsewhere?"


    "Nope, the twenty villas around here are also mine. My staff live in them!"


    At this moment, Wang Cong''s expression was exactly like Fang Jueyu''s when he first arrived here! Although Fang Jueyu appeared calm, he was holding back his laughter so much that his stomach was about to burst!


    "You... never mind..." Wang Cong sighed. This level of extravagance was something only he could pull off, and he began to feel that his title as the richest second-generation in the online world was somewhat unearned!


    "Where''s your garage? I''d like to park first." Wang Cong didn''t want his car exposed to the elements outside.


    "Are you sure?" Fang Jueyu asked. "I''m afraid you won''t be able to handle it when you see my garage."


    "Oh, please!" Wang Cong was immediately displeased. "See this car? Koenigsegg CCXR, priced over thirty million, and there aren''t many in the world. Your Maserati MC12 is nice, but it can''t compete with mine."


    "Oh, that Maserati? I let my assistant drive it. I bought a few more cars recently. Since you want to see them, I''ll take you to check them out!" Fang Jueyu led Wang Cong into his underground garage.


    When he saw the first car, he was instantly dumbfounded.


    "Is this... a Lamborghini Veneno?" He had wanted one for a long time, but the pre-tax price of 3 million euros made him hesitant, and even his dad couldn''t bring himself to buy it.


    "Yeah, you came just in time. This car was delivered to my house this morning along with my pink Lamborghini!"


    "Pagani Huayra..."


    "And the Valkyrie..."


    "The Koenigsegg One:1! You even managed to get this car?" Wang Cong grabbed Fang Jueyu by the collar. The Koenigsegg One:1, priced over 100 million yuan, had only six units worldwide.


    "What are you doing? Let go! This tank top cost dozens of dollars!" Fang Jueyu said discontentedly. "Does this car cost over a hundred million? I wasn''t aware. Anyway, when I asked my assistant for one, she got it."


    "Don''t tell me your family owns Koenigsegg too?"


    "Not exactly!"


    Before Wang Cong could breathe a sigh of relief, Fang Jueyu added, "But I do own 41% of the shares!"


    "Cough, cough, cough!" Wang Cong nearly choked internally. "I suddenly feel awfully poor..."


    Wang Cong thought he''d seen it all, but when he spotted the vehicle at the far end of the garage, his whole mindset collapsed!


    ```

 Chapter 51 Just Build a Film and Television City

    Wang Cong was a supercar enthusiast, who loved collecting all kinds of cool sports cars. He even joined an international car association that only allowed members whose wealth and car collection met the approval of other members.Originally, Wang Cong''s cars didn''t meet the standards, but half a year ago, when he acquired a Koenigsegg, he finally met the criteria.


    This car association was very powerful, and none of its members were ordinary people. No matter which car company had a new release, they would be the first to know.


    Just a few days ago, someone got a tip that the Apollo Sun God Series had a new car, and more interestingly, this car was custom-made for a particular figure. Only ten of these cars would be produced, each with a pre-tax price of 40 million RMB.


    Even more interesting, it was said that this limited edition sportscar was a weaker version of the custom-made one, which meant there was an even more special custom version above it! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The official pre-order time for this car was this December, and Wang Cong saw an identical car in Fang Jueyu''s garage! What did that imply? The Apollo Company made that custom car for Fang Jueyu! He was that mysterious figure nobody could dig up information on!


    "Is your car the Sun God''s VE?" Even though he already knew the answer, Wang Cong couldn''t help but confirm it.


    "Hmm? You actually recognized it? They told me this car hasn''t been officially sold yet?"


    "You wouldn''t¡­" Wang Cong was about to ask, but he felt the question was unnecessary. Ten to one, Apollo Company was also owned by Fang Jueyu, or at the very least, he was the major shareholder!


    "I don''t know what to say, let me just bow to you!" Wang Cong collapsed helplessly onto his own sports car. If he''d known there were so many top-notch sports cars in the garage, he would have rather let his Koenigsegg bake in the sun all day than come to this garage to get this mental shock.


    "Stop the nonsense, let''s go inside and talk!" When Fang Jueyu got down to business, he got a lot more serious.


    "Why the rush? Let me take a look around your house first!" Wang Cong seemed to acknowledge the fact that Fang Jueyu was indeed much wealthier and more influential than he was, perhaps even more so than his own father, Wang Lin.


    Thinking about it this way, everything that just happened seemed perfectly understandable.


    "Didn''t expect you also like music!" As soon as they walked into the living room, a piano caught Wang Cong''s attention. He had never studied music but had a strong liking for it, sometimes learning guitar and singing from the artists under his label.


    "My parents forced me to learn piano and violin with a whip when I was little," Fang Jueyu said exaggeratedly, "But I''m quite grateful for that, without their pressure, I might not have persevered."


    "This piano''s pretty nice, should be quite expensive too?" Wang Cong touched the piano body, feeling like he was having a dialogue with history.


    "It should be quite valuable. This piano was gifted to Chopin by one of my ancestors a long time ago, and many years after Chopin''s death, it was returned."


    "Yeah right, rich people can say anything, and I believe it!" Wang Cong rolled his eyes. Why not say this piano was the first in the world? Even though Fang Jueyu was very wealthy now, Chopin''s era was long ago already, could his family have been rich since then?


    "Believe it or not!" Fang Jueyu shot him a look. He hadn''t even taken out Paganini''s violin yet, otherwise, this guy would surely think he was bluffing.


    "Have a seat, want something to drink?"


    "Coffee, thanks!" Wang Cong sat down on the sofa, feeling a slight surprise at the texture on his butt and hands, this sofa was also presumably quite valuable.


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu dialed the housekeeper''s phone, "Aunty Su, please bring two cups of coffee, the best kind!"


    "Let''s get to the movie matters!" Wang Cong intended to start discussing business.


    "Okay, what stage are you at now?" Fang Jueyu inquired.


    "I''ve bought the rights and adaptation rights, and have contacted a Hollywood special effects team. The props needed for filming are also being purchased and made. But I''m still considering actors, locations, and a director."


    "Any problems?"


    "A lot," Wang Cong sighed, "You haven''t made a movie, you don''t understand, now it''s all about popular actors. If you don''t invite these popular stars, the box office might not be high, but if you do, the movie''s quality might drop significantly!"


    Wang Cong was speaking about the reality of the entertainment industry, although not everyone''s like that; most popular actors have inadequate skills, poor acting, and many transitioning musicians or idols are criticized for their poor work.


    "So I want to hear your thoughts first." Wang Cong turned his gaze to Fang Jueyu.


    "Do you want to make money or create a great work?"


    "Why not both!" Like any kid, Wang Cong wanted to make a great film but didn''t want to lose much money.


    "Actually, after that TV series came out, my friends and I discussed who the ideal actors would be in everyone''s mind!"


    "Oh? Let''s hear it?"


    "For Xiao Yan''s role, Hu Yiyao seems to be the best choice!" Hu Yiyao was Fang Jueyu''s first choice. He had acted in many xianxia series, and his acting career broadened over the years. Though not young, his acting skills were top-tier.


    Moreover, his popularity was not less than those trending young actors. If they could invite him, it would certainly attract a large fanbase.


    "I thought about that too, but his roles have greatly shifted. I''m unsure if he would be willing to take on this part!"


    "If you could contact him, leave the rest to me!" Fang Jueyu was full of confidence because he had a trump card that he believed would have a huge impact on Hu Yiyao!


    "As for Xiao Xun''er, I think we have the same candidate in mind!" Fang Jueyu and Wang Cong exchanged a smile. For this role, there seemed to be only one person who could fit it in the hearts of all movie fans, the goddess Lin Ruohan.


    Hu Yiyao and Lin Ruohan had collaborated once ten years ago, and that work became a cherished memory of childhood and youth for a generation. If they could reunite on screen, it would be a shock to the entertainment world!


    They identified the best fit for each actor and aimed for a perfect film, with each role carefully selected!


    But Wang Cong''s expression grew increasingly somber, even though these actors were no longer young, they still had a massive fan base, and their pay wouldn''t be cheap. If hired, the total budget of one billion might be pretty tight!


    "Fang Jueyu, with such a cast, I''m afraid our funds might fall short!" Wang Cong finally voiced his biggest concern, "We haven''t even secured a shooting location yet. That''s another huge expense! Lately, Hengcheng''s schedule is packed, starting the shoot on time might be a problem, and we need some reserve funds."


    Suddenly, Fang Jueyu had a brainwave, and he couldn''t suppress his smile; he was just worried about having nowhere to spend money! "Haven''t solved the location issue yet?"


    "Yeah, why?"


    "I have an idea! What if we build places like Qingshan Town, Yunlan Sect, and Demon Flame Valley from the novel to a certain scale?"


    "Are you suggesting?"


    "Let''s just build our own film set!"

 Chapter 52 I just think its too cheap

    ```"You''re crazy!" Wang Cong was absolutely stunned by Fang Jueyu''s audacious idea. Didn''t he know how immense the funding needed to build a large film studio was? Even just the price of a plot of land was astronomical, and adding construction costs, even Wang Lin, his dad, wouldn''t dare to undertake such a huge project.


    Hengcheng was established in 1996, costing billions back then to build this massive film city. It was expanded and improved step by step, and the total funding must be calculated in the hundreds of billions. Even an ordinary company group couldn''t bear such a large investment. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m serious!" Fang Jueyu said firmly. His liquid assets were currently unused, and now, out of nowhere, he suddenly had several billion US Dollars, which were still increasing. He was eager to make a wild investment!


    "Fang Jueyu, you''re oversimplifying this!" Wang Cong said. "My plan for the first movie is to film until Xiao Yan completes the three-year agreement and ends the battle at Yunlan Sect. This involves the Gamma Empire and Tagore Desert, and there are numerous locations. Building it would be a huge project."


    "Although all the buildings are flat-tile houses and won''t take too long, you have to understand the construction area is very large. To shorten the construction period, you''ll need many workers, which will be very costly."


    "When it comes down to it, isn''t it just a matter of money?" Fang Jueyu sipped the coffee that had just been served. "Try this, it''s civet coffee, costing over a thousand US Dollars per pound!"


    "While that''s true, this isn''t something you can fix with a mere couple of billion. If you want the entire first phase to be completed within a year, you need to invest at least 50 billion!" The total assets of Wang Cong''s whole family were about 300 billion RMB, excluding stocks, real estate, cars, and other fixed assets.


    To come up with the money to build such a huge film city, even Wang Lin would need a major monetary effort.


    "50 billion, huh?" Fang Jueyu sighed.


    "Now you know how difficult it is?" Wang Cong saw Fang Jueyu''s expression, realizing that his financial resources weren''t limitless.


    "I just think it''s too cheap!" 50 billion RMB wasn''t even 10 billion US Dollars. Given the capability of the team behind him, that kind of money could be earned back in three months at most. After a year, he wouldn''t even have spent his principal!


    "What did you say? Too cheap?" Wang Cong nearly spat his coffee onto Fang Jueyu''s face. "This is 50 billion, not 500 bucks, or even 5 million. How can you think it''s cheap?"


    "I''m not joking, it really is too cheap!" Fang Jueyu was lost in thought. "Use the best building materials, hire the best designers and construction teams. If one team isn''t enough, then two, if two isn''t enough, then four. My goal is to build this film city within a year!"


    "You must be insane!" Wang Cong sneered. "At this budget, you could spend 100 billion easily. Do you have that much money?"


    "You don''t need to worry if I have that much. I only ask you one thing: if I truly have this money, can you handle getting the land, design, and construction sorted?"


    "As long as there''s money, except for becoming immortal and immune to all poisons, nothing''s impossible!" Wang Cong knew money wasn''t everything, but these issues could easily be solved with it.


    "In that case, no problem. Try to get in touch with those actors first, leave the money matters to me!"


    "You... you really don''t have 100 billion, do you?" Wang Cong stammered. Even the world''s richest personal assets were just about 100 billion US Dollars. 100 billion RMB equaled nearly a sixth of that, and they couldn''t possibly have that much cash, right?


    "Old Wang!" Fang Jueyu patted Wang Cong on the shoulder. "You know nothing about my financial power! I''ve even told you before that I, myself, am not aware of how much wealth I have. 100 billion RMB is indeed a lot, but even my small portion of liquid funds makes more than that in a year''s investment income."


    "You¡­" Wang Cong finally began to understand a bit more about this friend he''d met just a few days ago. He knew Fang Jueyu was wealthy, but he''d pushed the concept of "wealthy" to as far as he could imagine.


    But now he realized he still underestimated him. A small portion of his liquid assets could generate hundreds of millions in US Dollars yearly through investment, so that figure probably needed another zero!


    And his fixed assets? How much money did he really have in total? Wang Cong''s imagination had reached its limit. If what he said was true, he could easily put his name at the top position on the Forbes rich list.


    "Are you serious?"


    "Yes!" Fang Jueyu nodded seriously. "I''ve just taken over my family''s wealth. Aside from money, I have nothing, so I might need your help with those things! I''ll give you 10% of the shares, sounds good?"


    "10%?" That was equivalent to Fang Jueyu giving him 10 billion for free, not including future earnings, and all he had to do was purchase land and handle bidding. There''s nothing better than this!


    "Not enough?"


    "No, no!" Wang Cong waved his hand, even his total assets weren''t 10 billion. "I thought it was too much! My goodness, are you trying to make me work for you?"


    "Haha, that''s not how it is. I provide the money, you provide the resources, we''re collaborating. If you don''t want it, then you''re not considering me a friend!"


    "Fine! For what you just said, I''m in!" This kind of opportunity was once in a lifetime. If Wang Cong missed it, he''d regret it forever, and he was eager to see the Gamma Empire he''d imagined.


    "By the way, old Wang, do you know of any media companies looking to transfer ownership?" Fang Jueyu suddenly remembered this. With Wang Cong''s resources and connections, finding such a company shouldn''t be too hard, right?


    "You''re also interested in the entertainment industry?" Wang Cong noticed the industry gap Fang Jueyu had, but suddenly flashed a meaningful smile. "You''re not planning to use this name to flirt with celebrities, are you? No need for that; if you want, I can introduce you to a few!"


    "Get lost, you think I''m that kind of person?" Fang Jueyu cursed. "Just tell me if there are any or not!"


    "There are! Quite a few actually!" Wang Cong replied. "Because of the restriction on Korean wave this past couple of years, many of my friends'' media companies are struggling and looking to sell. If you''re interested, I can get in contact for you."


    "Thanks!" Fang Jueyu expected that this little task wouldn''t be a problem for him. "Also, there''s one more thing I''d like your help with!"


    "Hmm?"


    "Isn''t Guo Xinyu signed with your company Bamboo Live for two years? I want to bring her to my media company. Don''t worry, I''ll pay the penalty fee, just don''t tell her!"


    "Oh, that explains it!" Wang Cong suddenly understood. "I wondered why you''d buy a media company. You really have your eye on that little girl, huh? You''re willing to go all out, huh!"


    Fang Jueyu gave him a fierce glare.


    "Alright, alright! I''ll let her go, and you don''t have to pay the penalty. Just a few million, not even close to the shares you''re giving. I''ll terminate her contract in a couple of days!" Wang Cong surrendered under Fang Jueyu''s gaze immediately. "But let me tell you, it''s not easy to make someone famous. The entertainment industry is extremely complex now."


    "No need to worry about that, I''ve got it covered!" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly. With Xiao Yi around, there was nothing he couldn''t handle.


    "Alright then, I won''t bother. I''m hungry, and I''m staying for dinner at your place today!"


    ```

 Chapter 53 I Eat Like This Every Meal

    ```"You''ve got quite some taste!" The two sat across from each other at a luxurious Nordic-style marble table, where the tableware was already set.


    "This wasn''t my doing, all arranged by my personal assistant. I just moved in with a single suitcase!"


    "Forget what I just said!" Wang Cong was already raring to go, "By the way, remember what we talked about last night? If you couldn''t deliver the Italian Alba White Truffle and Almas Caviar, you''d have to livestream doing a handstand while pooping tonight!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wang Cong seemed to already have the scene in his mind. "Don''t worry, I''ll definitely help get your video recommended on popular pages and even add a few panda ''hahaha'' stickers for you!"


    "You might be disappointed!" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly. He pressed a small button on the side of the table, and several chefs pushed in carts from outside the door.


    Shiny silver platters were placed on the table, and the chefs skillfully opened the plate in front of Wang Cong, then poured a small cup of strong liquor over a steak cooked to medium well, lighting up the griddle as if by magic.


    "What kind of beef is this? Why does it have a floral fragrance?" Wang Cong had tasted countless beef dishes, even the legendary Kobe beef raised on Kobe lobsters, but he had never encountered anything like this.


    "Don''t ask me! I don''t know either!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes.


    "Hehe, Mr. Fang, this is a special batch of Wagyu beef, different from regular Wagyu. These Wagyu are fed with specially cultivated feed, and during their long growth process, their meat also acquires the feed''s natural fragrance. This beef is produced only 2000 kilograms per year, just 1/20th of ordinary Wagyu beef."


    "Fang Jueyu, you''re the real deal! You''re serving me such great stuff on my visit!" Wang Cong drew in a deep breath, holding back from grabbing it with his hands for the sake of face.


    "It''s nothing, I eat like this every meal!"


    "You¡­" Wang Cong said as he took out his phone.


    "Wait, what are you doing? Planning to post on Weibo again?" Fang Jueyu quickly stood up.


    "I''ve held it back all morning. After letting you show off for so long, can''t I vent a little?" Wang Cong said, uploading the photos he''d sneakily taken today.


    A panoramic view of the villa, five supercars, a piano, and this plate of beef, accompanied by the caption: "Visited the bigwig''s house today, feeling utterly humble!"


    In no time, that post blew up!


    "Pagani Huayra! Damn, a lifelong dream!"


    "Why do I see something strange mixed in? How is there a Wuling Hongguang in that corner!"


    "Whose place is this anyway? @Principal Wang, please explain!"


    "I just used my years of Photoshop skills to zoom in on that piano, guess what I found on the side of it?"


    "Commenter Upstairs: What does this say? Can''t read it!"


    "Idiot! Can''t recognize it''s Chinese? But it doesn''t look like modern writing. Damn! Is this the piano Chopin played?"


    "66666! Bowing to the bigwig!"


    "I''m hungry, Principal Wang!"


    ...


    "Stop scrolling! Your truffle and caviar are here!"


    The chef brought out a plate of fruit salad and a plate of white truffle, the fruit salad nearly covered with a layer of caviar.


    "Don''t try to fool me, I''ve had Italian Alba White Truffle and Almas Caviar before. Don''t try to pass off ordinary goods as something special!"


    Wang Cong scooped a bit from the salad, and as the caviar touched his lips, his pupils widened several times over. It was that taste, unbelievably fresh, as if it wasn''t canned!


    "How... how did you manage this overnight!" From the taste, it definitely wasn''t something he had stockpiled at home; it was too fresh.


    "I had it flown in directly on my private jet from Iran." Fang Jueyu began slicing his steak, entirely ignoring Wang Cong''s expression as if he''d eaten something foul, "It just arrived this morning, very fresh. I even had some for breakfast. Not bad at all."


    "You really know how to incite envy, don''t you?" Wang Cong gave up on maintaining appearance. Such things weren''t everyday occurrences; he had to eat until Fang Jueyu cried!


    "Hey, hey, hey, are you reincarnated hungry ghosts? Leave some for me!"


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    Two billion-dollar young men feasted at the table without a care for their manners, drawing a slight smile from the chef. He didn''t understand the world of young people; he only needed to do his job well.


    Placing the remaining food on the table, the chefs quietly left the villa pushing their carts.


    Dozens of minutes later, the two laid on the sofa with their bellies bulging, leaving almost nothing on the table.


    "Fang Jueyu, your... your chef''s food is amazing. From now on, I''m coming here often to freeload!" Wang Cong mumbled.


    "Scram! This isn''t a cafeteria!" Fang Jueyu laughed and cursed.


    "I don''t care, or I''ll stay here tonight and not leave!" Wang Cong shamelessly replied.


    "You! Do you think I won''t drive you to my mental hospital in my Wuling Hongguang?" Fang Jueyu joked, "My hospital''s equipment is top-notch! Electrotherapy is even stronger than Professor Yang''s!"


    "Quit kidding!" Wang Cong couldn''t help but laugh thinking of that mental hospital.


    One was a principal, one a dean. Netizens already nicknamed them the "Haier Brothers" online.


    "I, Wang Cong, am not someone who accepts favors without reciprocating!" Wang Cong declared, "Just for this meal alone, I''ll have your media company''s operational licenses and everything sorted within a week!"


    "Hahaha, then I''ll count on you." With Wang Cong stepping in, he would surely help eliminate many troubles.


    "Alright, I should get going!" Wang Cong stood up, "Starting today, I''m getting busy with the film city project. In a couple of days, I will first set up a meeting with the actors to discuss salaries and schedules."


    "Great! If you need money, just let me know. No need to save me any. The more you spend, the happier I am!" Fang Jueyu teased ungraciously.


    "You''re a freak!" Wang Cong lazily walked out of Fang Jueyu''s villa, "I''m off, don''t bother seeing me out!"


    "I never intended to!" Fang Jueyu slammed the door shut with a bang, lacking any of the host''s warmth.


    Having resolved many matters, Fang Jueyu was in a great mood. But there was still a significant task in a few days. On Friday, Fu Zi would be pressured by her parents into a blind date, and now that was a top priority!


    "Sister Xiaoying, are all arrangements in place?" Fang Jueyu called Zhuang Ying.


    "Rest assured, everything is proceeding according to your plan, with just one last step, which will also be sorted out by tomorrow!"


    "That''s good!" Fang Jueyu unconsciously smiled, "Snatch my brother''s girl? You probably don''t even know how to spell ''danger,'' do you?"


    ```

 Chapter 54 Snobbish Parents

    Ding Minghui hadn''t slept well in several days. Ever since meeting Fu Zi''s parents last time, he had felt that they weren''t just unsatisfied with him¡ªthey were extremely unsatisfactory!Even though Fu Zi''s family lived in Jiangnan City, their economic conditions were just ordinary. Due to an international conference held three years ago, housing prices in Jiangnan City nearly tripled. It might not be comparable to a global metropolis like Shanghai, but it was still pretty terrifying.


    Nowadays in Jiangnan City, in slightly better locations, the starting point for any house was three million. Even a down payment would require a million, and Fu Zi''s family couldn''t possibly come up with that kind of money.


    As for Ding Minghui''s family, they were even more strapped for cash. Even though they could secure a good job after graduation, it would take years to save enough for a down payment. He couldn''t exactly live without eating or drinking, right?


    Ding Minghui wasn''t worried, as guys could afford to settle down later on. But Fu Zi couldn''t wait. After meeting Ding Minghui, her parents started asking around and using connections to find her a new partner.


    Fu Zi''s qualifications were decent. In terms of appearance and education, she was above average. After a long time, her parents settled on a young man named Meng Xiaoyang.


    Meng Xiaoyang was a returnee with a master''s degree. At 27, after just two years of work, he was already a sales manager at a multinational company with an annual income of over 800,000. He was dashing and had an outstanding presence.


    Because Fu Zi''s mother had a classmate working at that company, she got to know this young man. After seeing Fu Zi''s photo, Meng Xiaoyang was also quite satisfied. Although her family was a bit below his, it wasn''t a burden at all, considering his high potential for advancement. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With such a good option, how could Fu Zi''s parents possibly give up on this golden opportunity? Despite being from a prestigious university, without background or family help, Ding Minghui''s prospects in society would be limited. There was no contest; Meng Xiaoyang became their top choice.


    However, Fu Zi and Ding Minghui had been together for four years. They had been secretly dating since high school, deceiving teachers and parents alike. Such a strong foundation of emotions couldn''t be easily shaken by someone supposedly superior like a returnee with a master''s.


    When her parents demanded they break up, Fu Zi refused without hesitation, but over the summer, her parents confiscated her phone and even locked her at home.


    With the help of her older sister, who she had played with since childhood, the news of her arranged date reached Ding Minghui''s ears.


    Although Fang Jueyu had invested a significant sum of money in his company, it was just starting up. Even the departments hadn''t been fully established. All the investments had been put to good use. On his own, how could he possibly compete with Meng Xiaoyang? Even if Fu Zi stood firmly by his side, what about her parents?


    Her parents secretly arranged for her to meet Meng Xiaoyang. Upon learning this, Fu Zi cried and screamed, but her parents didn''t care at all. The night before last, while her parents were out shopping, she escaped from home and ran to Ding Minghui''s company to find him.


    But her parents called to threaten her. If she didn''t show up the day after tomorrow, she would find her mother''s dead body instead.


    Fu Zi knew her parents all too well. They were prideful people, and this threat was all too real for them!


    "Minghui, maybe you shouldn''t go today. My parents will definitely make things difficult for you. If they threaten to die, I''ll threaten to die too!" Fu Zi, though small in stature, had a stubbornness beyond ordinary people.


    "No way! If I don''t go, doesn''t that mean I''m a coward?" Ding Minghui replied, "Even if I''m there to endure their disdain today, I want to stand by you!"


    "And didn''t my roommate say everything''s on him? Maybe he''ll find a way!" Ding Minghui tried to sound carefree, but he knew deep down that Fang Jueyu might be rich, but that was his own wealth. Being roommates, it was already beyond generous of him to provide funding to help start the business. He dared not expect anything else.


    Just then, a text message popped up on his phone from Fang Jueyu.


    "Old Ding, go meet Fu Zi tomorrow, don''t worry, I''ll handle everything!"


    "See, what did I tell you?" Ding Minghui showed the phone to Fu Zi, "He''s so powerful, he surely has a way!"


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    During this period, Fu Zi had come to know Fang Jueyu''s identity. He was that Dean Fang, recently making waves online. Even Wang Cong, the wealthy second generation, admitted that he was just a subordinate. Maybe Fang Jueyu really could help them out.


    Friday arrived as scheduled. Feeling anxious, Ding Minghui and Fu Zi walked into an upscale restaurant. The place was chosen by Meng Xiaoyang. It was both quiet and elegant, a popular spot among young people.


    Fu Zi''s father, Fu Changhong, and her mother, Wang Yan, were already seated by a window, facing a rather handsome young man. They seemed to be chatting about something, with laughter and conversation as if they were a family already.


    "Hahaha, Xiao Meng, you''re quite a talker. Feel free to drop by whenever you have time. We''re not far from each other." Wang Yan was thoroughly impressed with Meng Xiaoyang. Although he was a bit flashy, that was only natural given his age and accomplishments.


    "Of course, I have some friends in Australia who recently sent me some nutritional milk powders. They''re really effective for boosting the immunity of people your age. Next time, I''ll bring a few containers."


    "Ah, great!"


    "By the way, when will Fu Zi arrive?" Meng Xiaoyang grew a bit impatient. They had agreed on eleven-thirty, and it was now five minutes past. They had been sitting there for half an hour already.


    Meng Xiaoyang was indeed good at making conversation. However, with two middle-aged folks who shared no common interests, half an hour was enough to exhaust all possible topics.


    "Why isn''t that damn girl here yet?" Wang Yan checked the time, glanced towards the entrance, and exclaimed, "There she is!"


    Just as Wang Yan''s smile began to form, it vanished upon seeing Ding Minghui beside Fu Zi. Her face immediately darkened.


    Meng Xiaoyang''s courteous smile also froze for a moment. He was aware that Fu Zi had a boyfriend, but with his own credentials, he was confident the other would back off. However, seeing the two still together, it seemed the breakup hadn''t happened.


    He quickly recovered, putting on a polite smile once again and subtly placed the keys to his BMW 7 Series on the edge of the table.


    "What are you doing here?" Fu Zi''s parents'' faces turned ice-cold at once, pulling Fu Zi to their side, "I told you to come alone. Bringing him along, what does that mean? Are you trying to embarrass us?"


    Wang Yan stood up and said bluntly, "You can forget about it. No matter what, her father and I will never agree to you two being together! Stop hanging around and pestering Fu Zi!"


    Ding Minghui understood that he wouldn''t be well received today, but he hadn''t expected her parents to openly express their stance with such an attitude, freezing the atmosphere instantly.

 Chapter 55 President Ding

    ```"Uncle, Auntie, please don''t get upset yet!" Meng Xiaoyang quickly stood up to smooth things over, "I know this guy has been with Fu Zi for a long time. If they break up just like that, I might have to reconsider things. This just shows that Xiao Zi is a good girl, right?"


    "Xiaoyang understands the situation!" Upon hearing this, Fu Zi''s parents felt a bit more at ease, but their gaze towards Ding Minghui did not improve at all, and they said pointedly, "Unlike some people!"


    "Uncle, Auntie, please have a seat. Since you''re here, we''re all friends. I''m not so petty; we can talk things over slowly," Meng Xiaoyang extended a hand towards Ding Minghui, "Hello, my name is Meng Xiaoyang, sales manager at Renault Biotechnology."


    Ding Minghui completely ignored him, not because he was rude, but because how could you speak kindly to someone who wants to snatch your girlfriend, especially when they were aware of the relationship? It was clear that the other party came with bad intentions.


    "Sit here quietly. Don''t open your mouth unless you''re told to!" Wang Yan glared at Fu Zi and whispered in her ear.


    "Brother Ding, right? May I ask which company you''re currently working for?" Meng Xiaoyang asked sarcastically.


    "He? Just a college student who started some gaming company with a bunch of kids. It''s just a group of kids fooling around!" Before Meng Xiaoyang could answer, Wang Yan spoke for him.


    "That won''t do!" Meng Xiaoyang shook his head, speaking earnestly, "The gaming industry is tough these days. The initial investment is exorbitant, and the maintenance costs are high. Even a mobile game faces difficulty in breaking into the market. You should focus on graduating first, then find a steady internship before considering starting a business."


    Meng Xiaoyang himself had tried his hand at entrepreneurship, but failed halfway due to various reasons, so he knew the intricacies well, speaking as if an elder teaching a young one.


    "This is a later issue. I heard that Brother Ding is a student at Jiangnan University, ranked in the top three nationally, with potential for great future development!"


    Fu Zi''s parents were suddenly puzzled. Why was Meng Xiaoyang suddenly supporting Ding Minghui?


    "But you should know, housing in Jiangnan City is expensive. Xiao Zi is an only child and certainly won''t follow you elsewhere. Maybe you''ll have a decent income in a few years, but can Xiao Zi wait until then?"


    Meng Xiaoyang kept referring to Xiao Zi, as if they were already close, "If you want to be together, you need a stable place to live, right? Of course, you haven''t graduated and don''t have a steady income. That''s normal. Which young person isn''t like that nowadays? But if you don''t mind me asking, Brother Ding, what do your parents do for a living?"


    "His parents are just workers at a small factory," Wang Yan said coldly.


    "Oh, that''s not good! You''ve just graduated; you need to support yourself first, and it''s essential to send a bit back home to honor your parents, right? You won''t save much by the end of the year!" Meng Xiaoyang appeared to be considering Ding Minghui''s situation.


    "I''ll work hard!" After holding back for a while, Ding Minghui finally managed to squeeze out a few words.


    Ding Minghui was an honest person, not great with words, whereas Meng Xiaoyang, as the sales manager of a multinational company, was eloquent. In terms of verbal sparring, even ten Ding Minghuis combined wouldn''t stand a chance against him.


    "By the way, Brother Ding, how is your company doing now? Have you reached Series A funding yet? How are the profits these days?"


    Faced with Meng Xiaoyang''s barrage of questions, Ding Minghui was at a loss for words; he was responsible for the security section and knew nothing about the business operations, which were handled by Cheng Kai and some recently hired staff.


    Ding Minghui''s personality ensured that even though he was crucial, he remained quietly in the background.


    "It seems your company isn''t doing well, just getting started, right? What''s the registered capital? It can''t exceed five hundred thousand, can it?" Meng Xiaoyang''s tone was full of contempt.


    "So, you can''t give Fu Zi happiness!" After laying the groundwork, Meng Xiaoyang revealed his ultimate goal, which was to belittle Ding Minghui to worthlessness!


    "Uncle, Auntie, although I''m just a small-time manager now, I make hundreds of thousands every year. I''ve even bought a house in Jiangnan City, in the Jiangdong District. You''re welcome to visit anytime!" After putting Ding Minghui down, he began to elevate himself.


    "What, Xiaoyang, you live in Jiangdong District? Houses there aren''t cheap!" Fu Zi''s parents were practically beaming with joy; Jiangdong District was one of the fastest-growing areas economically in Jiangnan City, with house prices soaring. The cheapest was already starting at four million.


    "But it''s not very big, just over 120 square meters. I still have to pay off the loan for a while," Meng Xiaoyang said, feigning modesty.


    In reality, that apartment''s total price was nearly six million, but due to Jiangdong''s talent attraction policy, eighty thousand was waived, and with his parents contributing two million and the savings he accumulated over the years, he only needed to pay off around two million in loans. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A loan of two million was only a matter of four to five years with his yearly salary of eighty thousand.


    Fu Zi''s parents were increasingly satisfied with Meng Xiaoyang, almost wishing to marry off their daughter right there, while Ding Minghui''s face grew gloomier.


    Meng Xiaoyang had been observing Fu Zi''s expressions. He noticed subtle changes in her gaze whenever he mentioned his income and financial capability.


    "There''s hope!"


    But what he didn''t know was that Fu Zi''s expression only showed her care for Ding Minghui. The better Meng Xiaoyang appeared, the harder it would be for them to convince her parents.


    "The food is here. You all must be hungry after chatting for so long?" Meng Xiaoyang said, "Let''s eat first. I''m sorry, Brother Ding, since I didn''t know you would be here, I only ordered for four. Would you like to check the menu and order something? This meal is on me!"


    Meng Xiaoyang spoke as if he had already won a victory; seeing Ding Minghui bowing his head and not speaking was proof of his thorough win!


    "Holy crap! Look, a Rolls-Royce just pulled up outside!" Suddenly, some young people in the restaurant exclaimed in admiration.


    Their attention was drawn in that direction as well; it was a brand-new Rolls-Royce Wraith, which must have cost millions with all fees. Even if he didn''t spend a cent on anything else, he wouldn''t earn that much in decades.


    Then, a man in a suit who looked like a chauffeur came out of the car and walked into the restaurant. The server immediately opened the door; although just a driver, driving such a car meant he wasn''t just an ordinary driver!


    "Could the owner of that car be in the restaurant?"


    Everyone''s gaze followed the chauffeur until he reached a table by the window, and under Ding Minghui''s surprised and bewildered eyes, approached him.


    "Mr. Ding!"


    ```

 Chapter 56 Dramatic Turnaround

    ```"Sir, do you have the wrong person?" Compared to the bewildered look on Ding Minghui''s face, the expressions on Fu Zi''s parents and Meng Xiaoyang were even more dramatic. What did the driver of that Rolls-Royce just call Ding Minghui? Mr. Ding?


    Everything Ding Minghui wore from head to toe did not exceed 200 yuan. He was not even qualified to be a driver of that car, let alone deserving of being called "Mr. Ding."


    Yet the driver didn''t even glance at them and continued speaking to Ding Minghui, "Mr. Ding, you forgot, this afternoon you have a project to discuss with Zhiteng Technology, and the head of Zhiteng Technology is expected to come over this afternoon!" sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Zhiteng Technology?" Meng Xiaoyang could hardly conceal his astonishment. Zhiteng Technology was not some obscure small business; while it was still a very young company, it dominated Jiangnan City''s gaming industry.


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    However, Zhiteng Technology''s threshold was not low. Ding Minghui had applied for a position there before but was rejected at the final interview. Yet the person in front of him, whom he had looked down upon, was going to discuss business face-to-face with Zhiteng Technology''s head today. How could he not be shocked?


    "Mr. Ding, do you need to go now? Manager Fang might have something to report to you in advance!" the driver continued.


    "Manager Fang?" Upon hearing this surname, even if Ding Minghui wasn''t the sharpest, he could figure out that this was arranged by Fang Jueyu! He had called two days ago, telling him to follow along today, that everything would be arranged. Was this the arrangement he was talking about?


    But what use was this? None of this was his. Even if Fang Jueyu did these things, it changed nothing. It was just to show off in front of Fu Zi''s parents and Meng Xiaoyang, which had no meaning!


    Besides, checking the legal representative of this company would expose everything.


    "Oh, by the way, Manager Fang instructed, knowing you''re meeting your future in-laws today, to bring along Miss Fu Zi and the two of you. He said it''s not too late to discuss your matters after the meeting."


    "This¡­" Ding Minghui turned his gaze to Fu Zi and the others, and Fu Zi gave him a strange look. As for her parents, their expressions were even more spectacular.


    Weren''t Ding Minghui''s parents workers? Had he not graduated from university? Though he was already starting a business, had he and his fellow yet-to-graduate students brought the company to such a level?


    "No, we must take a look!" Fu Zi''s parents immediately made a decision. If it was all true, then Ding Minghui was ten times better than Meng Xiaoyang!


    "It''s okay, we can go together. Little Ding''s work is important, it''s no problem!" Wang Yan''s tone became much more cordial when addressing Ding Minghui.


    Fu Zi seemed a bit uneasy. She knew her parents were thinking of her, but still found them somewhat opportunistic, never imagining they would be so... shameless...


    "Alright, the three of you can come along, and this gentleman¡­ is he Miss Fu''s brother?" the driver looked at Meng Xiaoyang and said, "You..."


    "Oh, I''m a friend. I''d like to come along too and visit your company, if that''s convenient?" Meng Xiaoyang couldn''t believe Ding Minghui truly had such capabilities. Who would pretend to be poor just to come here and live below the radar? Were they so wealthy they were bored and wanted to be ridiculed?


    "Mr. Ding?" The driver looked at Ding Minghui with an inquiring gaze, and Ding Minghui noticed the driver subtly gesturing at him, signaling to allow Meng Xiaoyang to join. After all, he was just a driver and had already said enough; making such decisions was beyond him.


    "Oh, then let''s go together, I don''t mind." Ding Minghui realized but regretted immediately after speaking. While Fang Jueyu could arrange the driver and the car, what would happen at the company?


    "However, sir, I''m afraid there''s a problem¡­ Mr. Ding''s car only has five seats, so you might..."


    "Oh, it''s fine, I''ll drive myself!" Meng Xiaoyang quickly grabbed his car keys from the table and slipped them into his pocket. Others were driving a Rolls-Royce, while his BMW 7 Series, decent as it might be, was clearly not in the same class and there was no need to embarrass himself.


    They hadn''t eaten much, but no one had any appetite left. The bill was already paid when the order was placed, and the six of them left the restaurant together.


    "Are we really going to ride in this car?" Fu Zi hesitated before getting in.


    "Get on!" Ding Minghui patted Fu Zi''s head, "You and Uncle and Auntie sit in the back, don''t worry, whatever happens, I''m here!"


    "Okay!" Seeing the determination in Ding Minghui''s eyes, Fu Zi nodded heavily.


    Fu Changhong and Wang Yan had never in their lives ridden in such a luxury car. They boarded nervously, unsure of where to put their hands and feet amid the incredibly luxurious interior.


    "Little Ding, this car must cost a lot, huh?" Wang Yan cautiously asked.


    "Uh¡­ other departments in the company handle these things. I only manage game development and security." Ding Minghui had no idea how much the car was worth, so he half-lied.


    "Are you Miss Fu''s mother?" The driver quickly stepped in to help Ding Minghui. "Mr. Ding has always been responsible for the company''s development and security departments and doesn''t concern himself with these things. Let me explain."


    "The car, with its features and including taxes, totals 12 million yuan. It was bought for Mr. Ding by the company this year."


    "Hiss!" Wang Yan and Fu Changhong took a sharp intake of breath. This was more money than they had made working hard most of their lives.


    "Something isn''t right!" Wang Yan, being perceptive, noted Ding Minghui could never fake such an inferior posture. If he were truly a general manager of a large company, how could he behave like this?


    With such resources, if he wanted to marry Fu Zi, he could have driven this car when they first met. But the last time they met, Ding Minghui and Fu Zi left in a taxi.


    "Could it all be an act? He wanted to appear poor and test them?" The couple began to let their imaginations run wild, noting Fu Zi seemed oblivious to it all.


    But none of this appeared to be intentionally arranged; even renting a Rolls-Royce would cost a lot of money!


    "We''ll know whether it''s true once we see the business license at the company," Fu Changhong whispered to his wife.


    "How could this happen?" Following behind, Meng Xiaoyang''s expression turned twisted. Just when he was about to succeed, how could this happen?


    "No way! It must all be fake! I''ll see how you keep up the act once we''re at the company!" Meng Xiaoyang thought maliciously.


    ```

 Chapter 57 Thunder Technology

    ```When Ding Minghui was almost on the verge of collapse with anxiety, the car finally stopped. It was in a high-tech industrial park located in the city center of Jiangnan City, where almost all well-known companies were established. The competition here was incredibly fierce.


    Any company that could survive here was either deeply rooted and unshakeable, or a powerful new generation company that battled its way to survival. Was Ding Minghui''s game company really here?


    The car stopped in front of an imposing building. Although this building wasn''t as luxurious as a top-tier game company like NetEase Thunderfire, it was still over a dozen stories tall, and its intricate design clearly wasn''t the work of an ordinary design team.


    The mere construction cost of such a tech building could run into tens of millions, if not billions. How could a team of college students possibly afford this?


    "Mr. Ding, I''ll go park the car first. Manager Fang is waiting for you in the lobby. I''ll take my leave." The driver bowed and then drove the car into the building''s underground garage.


    "This..." Ding Minghui was like he had lost his backbone, not knowing where to go.


    He had been to this high-tech industry area with a few other roommates before. He remembered that this building was the headquarters of a company called Leiyun Game Company! Although this company wasn''t the top of the top, its business spanned from PC games to mobile games, hitting a monthly cash flow scale of hundreds of billions.


    You had to know, the most popular mobile game currently on the Huaxia market only reached a monthly cash flow of twenty billion. Thus, this company was already highly competitive, with rapid growth in performance and cash flow and tremendous development potential.


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    But when did he become the general manager of this company? Even if Fang Jueyu had immense capabilities, could he really make the entire company play a charade with him?


    "Xiao Ding, hurry and take us inside!" Wang Yan couldn''t hold back anymore. It was their first chance to enter such a magnificent company building.


    "Xiao Ding, is this really your company?" Fu Changhong still couldn''t quite believe it.


    "Yeah, Brother Ding, take us in and show us around," Meng Xiaoyang said, noticing that Ding Minghui was standing motionless in front of the building, becoming more and more suspicious. "Why aren''t you moving? Did you arrange for that driver to fool Uncle and Aunt? If so, I deeply doubt your character!"


    Hearing this, Ding Minghui grew even more nervous inside. How could a fourth-year student like him instantly transform into the general manager of a large game company? If he really walked in, wouldn''t everything be exposed?


    "Let''s go in!" Fu Zi walked over to Ding Minghui and held his hand. "Didn''t Fang Jueyu say he had everything arranged? Could he really be setting you up?"


    "Mm!" Ding Minghui nodded. He was already on the tiger''s back and couldn''t get down. If he didn''t go inside, it would prove that everything just now was him bluffing to save face, which would make the situation even worse.


    "Hello, Mr. Ding!" Two security guards bowed deeply and opened the door for them.


    Upon hearing this address, Ding Minghui froze for a moment. The two security guards recognized him? He was sure he had never been inside this game company before. How was this possible?


    While he was still in a daze, a young employee walking by also greeted him respectfully. He felt as if the entire company knew him. For some reason, everyone''s gaze contained awe, even a hint of fear!


    "What''s going on here?" Ding Minghui, bracing himself, walked to the company''s reception area, where typically every company''s licenses and certificates were displayed.


    "Thunder Technology Co., Ltd., legal representative: Ding Minghui!" When Ding Minghui saw the name on it, he felt like someone took a giant hammer and slammed it hard on his head. He really was the legal representative of this company? This was too fantastical!


    "Is this a listed company?" Meng Xiaoyang was already dumbfounded. The process from company registration, venture capital financing, to listing was incredibly tough. For ordinary companies, even spending over ten years would be normal, and many died halfway.


    How old was Ding Minghui? Did he start a business as soon as he entered college? Where did he get startup capital? And counting everything, only about three years had passed. Going from a company''s founding to being listed in just three years could well be described as a unicorn!


    "No! It must be someone with the same name!" Meng Xiaoyang still didn''t believe it, but when he saw the photo on the license, he fell silent. The person in the photo looked exactly like Ding Minghui; the photo hadn''t even been taken long ago.


    "This... Xiao Ding, is this really your company?" Fu Changhong couldn''t help but ask.


    "Well, it''s not entirely mine. It''s something I started with a few friends..." Ding Minghui didn''t quite know how to explain, as this company''s name was what they registered not long ago.


    But their company had just been established; how could it already be listed? Yet the business license and many of the senior staff lists were indeed Thunder''s, with the names of Fang Jueyu, Fu Jun, and Cheng Kai prominently listed. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It seemed like the entire company had somehow suddenly moved from just a few hundred square meters of office space to this game company building. What kind of incredible operation was this?


    A woman, looking like a secretary, dressed in formal attire, walked over to them. "Mr. Ding, this is last month''s cash flow report. The new mobile game we launched six months ago once again saw a significant increase in cash flow this month, reaching 1.2 billion. However, other ongoing PC games only showed a slight increase, with Thunder World at 830 million and Dream Mysterious City at 250 million..."


    With every number the female secretary mentioned, Fu Zi''s parents and Meng Xiaoyang''s bodies faintly trembled. All these numbers added up to over 20 billion, right? Though it was just cash flow, the competence and potential of the company were evident. God knows how those few young people developed the company to this extent in just a few short years.


    Fu Zi''s parents'' gazes toward Ding Minghui became increasingly gentle, like a future father and mother-in-law looking at their prospective son-in-law. As for Meng Xiaoyang, he had long been overlooked by them.


    "Where''s Manager Fang?" Ding Minghui asked.


    "Oh, Manager Fang is waiting for you in the conference room. He instructed that once you arrived at the company, you should be taken over immediately. The boss from the other side is also here."


    "What about them..."


    "Don''t worry!" The secretary waved to the reception staff. "Xiao Xu, entertain Mr. Ding''s guests!"


    "Sure, Sister Chu, leave them to us!"


    "Then I''ll head up first?" Ding Minghui said to Fu Zi. He couldn''t wait to find out what was really happening.


    "Ding!" The elevator opened, and the secretary led him to an office door. "Mr. Ding, Manager Fang and the others are inside. I''ll go ahead and take care of my tasks."


    "Oh, alright, you get on with it!" Ding Minghui nodded woodenly and then pushed the door open.


    Was there a boss? There were only three people in the conference room: Fang Jueyu, Fu Jun, and Cheng Kai. They were sitting on the sofa, looking at him with amused expressions.


    Cheng Kai raised the coffee in his hand: "So, Old Ding, what kind of magical experience is it to suddenly own such a big company?"


    ```

 Chapter 58 I Bought It

    ```"What''s going on here? Can someone explain this to me?" Seeing these familiar roommates, Ding Minghui finally let out the questions he''d been holding back. From the driver to the Rolls-Royce, to this company, and all its employees, if he didn''t know better, he''d really think this company belonged to him.


    "Don''t look at us, ask him," Cheng Kai said innocently. "We were all kept in the dark too. We only found out everything when you and Fu Zi went to that grand banquet."


    "I really want to see the look on your future father-in-law and mother-in-law''s faces right now! Oh, and that Meng Xiaoyang! This guy looks all refined, but he''s really just a backstabber?" Fu Jun cursed.


    "Wait! You all knew? Were you guys at that restaurant too?" From the way they talked, it seemed like they knew everything that happened in the restaurant.


    "Yeah, we knew," Cheng Kai said. "That restaurant also belongs to Fang Jueyu. We pulled up the surveillance footage and saw everything!"


    Cheng Kai huffed, "It''s one thing for that Meng Xiaoyang to give you a hard time, but your future father-in-law and mother-in-law aren''t any better, they''re just too..."


    Cheng Kai stopped himself from saying more, worried he''d anger Ding Minghui.


    Actually, Ding Minghui knew what kind of people Fu Zi''s parents were. If someone has lived a hard life for too long, they''re bound to develop some unpleasant thoughts. But he wanted to marry Fu Zi, not her parents.


    However, how many parents are there nowadays who don''t mind anything? They''re just hoping their daughter marries into a good family and lives better, right? Reflecting on this, Ding Minghui didn''t resent them much.


    "Let''s talk about this company, man. What''s going on? Isn''t this company Leiyun Technology? How come we have Thunder''s license here? Even the sign outside the company building has changed to Thunder?"


    "I bought the entire company!" Fang Jueyu said casually. "So everything you experienced wasn''t fake. You''re now the general manager of this company!"


    "Wham!" Ding Minghui collapsed onto the sofa. Even though he had vaguely suspected it, he was still too shocked to speak.


    This was a public company with assets worth hundreds of billions of yuan, and it could be bought just like that? Moreover, it wasn''t a company with a concentrated ownership¡ªthe shares were scattered among different businesses, individuals, and organizations. And in just a few days, he had acquired all the stocks?


    Even if he had the skill and financial means, would people just sell on command?


    For Fang Jueyu, this was no big deal. Leiyun Technology''s total market value was around 80 billion yuan. Although the shares were scattered, Fang Jueyu''s business stretched across the globe. If all his resources were mobilized, he could disrupt the global economy in an instant. Purchasing a few stocks¡ªwhat was hard about that?


    It took just two days for Fang Jueyu to get all the shares he could find on the market. Although there were still some individual stockholders, he held over 97% of the shares.


    He immediately transferred a portion of shares to Ding Minghui and the other two, then moved everything related to Thunder over. With money paving the way, all the paperwork got done quickly. Now, Leiyun Technology''s building, employees, and all its properties were completely under Thunder Technology!


    The rest was simple¡ªchange the signs, retrain the employees, and arrange some other matters quickly.


    The reason employees looked at Ding Minghui with such expressions was because they had just learned the names of the new bosses; they hadn''t met them yet in person, were unsure of their temperaments, and didn''t know if there would suddenly be layoffs. That''s why they showed a hint of fear when they saw Ding Minghui.


    "I gave each of you three guys 10% of the company''s shares. I also paid well to keep the previous technical experts. You guys better learn well and work hard, don''t you dare run this company into the ground!" Fang Jueyu stressed.


    "Man, what are you doing!" Ding Minghui got emotional, his eyes a bit red. Though the four of them had a great friendship, Fang Jueyu spending hundreds of billions for him was a favor larger than life itself. Who could easily bear that?


    "Stop being sentimental!" Fang Jueyu knew Ding Minghui was a man of emotions. "Remember when I had acute gastroenteritis our sophomore year? Those other two idiots were off playing games at a net cafe, but you carried me to the hospital for an emergency visit. If not for you, I''d be dead. Now that I''m doing well, what''s a little gesture like this?"


    Back then, Fang Jueyue didn''t just have acute gastroenteritis; he also had an intussusception. If it had gone on longer, it could have been life-threatening. The surgery took several hours before he recovered. Saying Ding Minghui saved his life wasn''t an exaggeration at all.


    "Bullshit! Don''t you have a conscience? Who was the one taking care of you in the hospital every day? Feel your heart and say it!"


    "Hahaha, isn''t it that everyone''s getting something today?" Fang Jueyu said jokingly.


    Originally, Fang Jueyu only wanted to invest some money to help them develop independently. But after what happened to Ding Minghui, Fang Jueyu decided to dive in headfirst, directly taking them through the start-up phase. Since they hadn''t experienced the toughest stage of entrepreneurship, there was still a lot for them to learn.


    "I found you some consultants and start-up mentors. You guys should hurry up and absorb some knowledge, and help me make back the money I spent. I''m waiting for dividends!" Fang Jueyu said, pretending to be fierce.


    But then, Fang Jueyu''s expression suddenly changed. He hadn''t checked his personal liquid assets for days. Logically speaking, after spending 80 billion yuan, he should have eaten into the principal of his 500+ billion US dollars.


    However, the balance hadn''t changed at all; it still lingered over 500 billion. He was dumbfounded¡ªwhat was happening after spending so much money?


    "Little Yi! Did you bug out? Why hasn''t my money decreased?"


    "Master, please show me some respect. I don''t glitch!"


    "Then what''s going on? Where''s the money I spent? Why hasn''t it decreased?"


    "You can''t blame me!" Little Yi replied innocently. "Miss Zhuang Ying didn''t use your liquid funds to acquire those shares. She used your companies and organizations under your name as the units for acquisition. Their funds weren''t counted as part of your personal liquid assets!"


    "Damn!" Fang Jueyu felt a murderous urge. He didn''t even know this was a thing.


    "Think about it. If you used those funds for acquisitions, would those shareholders easily let go of their stocks? It was thanks to the influence and pressure from companies and institutions that they conceded."


    "So you''re saying, my money was spent in vain?"


    "Not really. This part of your funds can be considered an indirect investment. Given Thunder''s profitability, it will earn back the expenditure in a few years, and your assets will continue to grow. Your foresight is pretty good!"


    "..." Fang Jueyu was speechless. He already had plenty of money. Increasing it was just a number¡ªhe wanted to spend it! Why was spending money so hard? S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 59 Flattery

    ```The four of them chatted and laughed for a while until suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted them.


    "Mr. Fang, according to your orders, the company''s leadership is here. Shall I let them in now?" the chairman''s assistant asked cautiously from outside.


    Just a few days ago, they had received the news of the chairman''s replacement, and from the leadership down to the employees, everyone was on edge, fearing the new boss would make drastic changes, which might cost them their jobs. They wondered how the company''s structure might change.


    Moreover, they had heard that the new directors were a group of young university students, whose characters would be much more challenging to grasp.


    "What''s going on?" the three looked at Fang Jueyu.


    "Oh, I gathered the company''s management. Since I''ve taken over this company, it''s got to be run properly, or else it''d be a waste of money. Let''s at least meet them first," Fang Jueyu said as he opened the door to the meeting room.


    These leaders of the company used to be influential figures, but now they bowed their heads in silence in front of this group of students, quietly lining up to enter, fearing they might accidentally upset them.


    They couldn''t fathom how four university students, not yet graduated, managed to acquire nearly all the company''s shares, causing the board of directors to collapse overnight, leaving the company in the hands of four kids.


    In their minds, they had already deemed these young people to be heirs of some powerful business conglomerate, most likely honing their skills. But spending vast amounts of money like this was utterly astounding.


    "Please, everyone, take a seat. No need to be so formal," Fang Jueyu spoke first. "Many of you are founding members of this company. Today, I''ve gathered everyone here just to meet. Most of the structure will remain the same, so rest assured!"


    With Fang Jueyu''s assurance, everyone''s expressions slightly relaxed.


    Fang Jueyu naturally sat in the chairman''s seat, with Cheng Kai and the other two sitting beside him.


    "Let me introduce myself first. I''m Fang Jueyu, a soon-to-be senior at Jiangnan University and the current chairman of this company. I own over 65% of the shares, so to put it simply, this company is now mine!"


    "These three are my friends, and each holds a 10% share of the company. Now, the board of directors consists of just the four of us."


    Fang Jueyu''s direct words stunned all the senior executives. The company originally had over a dozen directors, and now nearly all the shares were in the hands of these four young people, with the combined shares of the veteran employees being less than 5%. Hence, there was no issue in saying the company was theirs.


    "I know you''re curious about our background. I can tell you directly that I''m not interested in this company. It was just because my three roommates wanted to make some achievements in the gaming industry that I bought it. I won''t be involved in the company''s operations, only in some decision-making matters. Hence, when I''m not around, these three are the owners of this company!"


    "He just wants to be a hands-off boss!" the three thought to themselves.


    All the senior executives stared in shock at Fang Jueyu. From his words, it was easy to deduce that this new chairman acquired all the company''s shares just to help a few roommates. Is this how kids from wealthy families play nowadays? Why didn''t they meet roommates like this when they were young?


    "But rest assured, we''re not messing around. My three roommates don''t have much management experience, so I hope you''ll assist them in getting familiar with and taking charge of the company quickly."


    "Rest assured, Chairman! Many of us are employees from the company''s founding days. We will definitely assist the three directors in accomplishing everything!" an old employee immediately declared.


    "Hmm!" Fang Jueyu nodded with satisfaction. "Since the company has gone through a regime change, as chairman, I can''t be stingy. Starting next month, all employees from the grassroots to the senior executives will have their salaries increased by 20%!"


    Immediately, the executives'' eyes lit up. This was no small increase. Any grumbling employees had dissolved their resentment instantly. Such an opportunity was rare, and these senior executives could see their annual salaries increase by tens or even hundreds of thousands, enough to make them smile in their dreams.


    "Moreover, I will continue to add investments to the company. As long as you have good plans, good products, or good ideas that benefit the company''s growth, you''re welcome to suggest them. Bonuses will be doubled for those, without worrying about funds. No matter the amount, I can afford it!"


    Fang Jueyu now realized that investing was the fastest way to spend money. Apart from donations and charity, all expenses could count towards the mission!


    His past lifestyle limited his imagination and vision. When this door opened, a whole new world appeared before him!


    But of course, Fang Jueyu wouldn''t spend money recklessly. Even for investments, he had to make sure they had potential, though the ultimate success or failure was not his current concern!


    The meeting lasted for a full two hours. Each senior executive introduced themselves and their roles, providing an overview of the company''s business and products.


    Ding Minghui and the other two were extra attentive. They didn''t want to ruin the enterprise Fang Jueyu entrusted to them, which would be unfair to him.


    It was close to five when they finally returned downstairs. Meng Xiaoyang had left quietly at some point, while Fu Zi and her parents were still waiting for them.


    The moment they saw Ding Minghui, their eyes lit up.


    During the past few hours, they had learned about the company''s profitability and inquired about Ding Minghui''s position and income. The answers they received left them almost speechless.


    Ding Minghui was indeed the president of this company and owned 10% of its shares. As for his annual income, it had to be measured in tens of millions, at least!


    Knowing this, Fu Zi''s parents became flustered, worrying if their earlier behavior had upset Ding Minghui. If things soured between him and Fu Zi, where would they find another such affluent son-in-law? sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Therefore, the moment Ding Minghui appeared, they rushed up to him with smiles.


    "Little Ding, you must be tired after the meeting?"


    "That''s right, Little Ding, have a seat and rest. Let''s chat about you and our Xiao Zi."


    "Yes, yes, and please don''t think we''re too pragmatic. You know our Fu Zi is our only child, and as parents, we don''t want her to suffer. Now that we believe you can give her happiness, we can rest assured entrusting her to you!"


    ...


    Wang Yan and Fu Changhong''s sudden warmth left him a bit at a loss. He exchanged a glance with Fu Zi, and the deep affection in both their eyes was unmistakable. They then cast a grateful look toward Fang Jueyu.


    Fang Jueyu returned a smile. He had done what he could; the rest was up to them.


    At that moment, Fang Jueyu received a text message, causing his face to abruptly change.


    "I have some urgent business. I''ll be off now. The company''s in your hands!" Fang Jueyu quickly excused himself and left in a hurry.


    The text was from Guo Xinyu, informing him that her father''s condition had worsened!


    ```

 Chapter 60 Guo Shu Critically Ill

    ```Fang Jueyu hurriedly started the car while dialing Guo Xinyu''s number. After a long silence, a sobbing voice came from the other side.


    "Xinyu, don''t worry. How is your dad now? Take your time to tell me!" Fang Jueyu said as calmly and gently as possible.


    "I''m not sure either. A few days ago, a foreign medical team happened to come to Huaxia for an exchange, and my dad was lucky enough to become their patient. In these past few days, his complexion and health have improved significantly, and the dialysis has been much less frequent."


    Fang Jueyu knew that it must have been Zhuang Ying who arranged for that medical team.


    "And then?"


    "Just now, my dad only had some lean meat porridge, but he suddenly started convulsing all over. The doctors said it was heart failure, and he''s being resuscitated now." As she spoke, Guo Xinyu''s voice was already choked with tears.


    "What on earth is going on here?" Fang Jueyu asked Xiao Yi. "As long as regular dialysis is maintained, shouldn''t uremic patients be able to live normally? A little porridge wouldn''t cause this, right?"


    "Host, uremia in humans is a very complicated disease. Usually, when uremic patients fall ill and pass away, it isn''t directly related to the kidneys but rather due to anemia, bone issues, heart failure, and various other complications. I find it difficult to understand Xinyu''s father''s condition right now."


    "Can those failed elixirs left by my ancestors cure his body?" Fang Jueyu asked anxiously.


    "There should be no problem. As long as it doesn''t involve severe physical limb damage, most conditions can be cured. Uremia should be able to be treated!"


    With these words from Xiao Yi, Fang Jueyu finally felt a bit more at ease.


    "Xinyu, I''m coming over right now. Don''t be so anxious; I have a way to cure your dad!"


    "You''re not a doctor, how can you cure him?" Guo Xinyu thought Fang Jueyu was just trying to comfort her.


    "Of course, I''m not a doctor, but I own many large hospitals and research institutions. My research facilities have already made significant progress in treating uremia, and we''ve even developed a special medication. It''s just not yet officially used or produced!"


    "I''ll be there soon! I''m on my way now!" Fang Jueyu sped up. Jiangnan City''s First People''s Hospital and the high-tech industrial park just now were almost half a city apart, and it took more than an hour to drive there.


    By the time Fang Jueyu arrived at the hospital, it was completely dark. He found his way outside the operating room, where Guo Xinyu sat on a chair, covering her face and sobbing. Next to her were a middle-aged woman and a boy who looked about eleven or twelve.


    "Xinyu!" Fang Jueyu walked over to her, gently placing his arm around her shoulders.


    Guo Xinyu trembled all over. She looked up, still with a glistening tear hanging from her curved eyelashes. All this time, she had borne almost all the pressure from home. Even a strong woman couldn''t hold up any longer.


    Upon seeing Fang Jueyu, it was as if she found an outlet for her emotions, burying her head directly in Fang Jueyu''s chest and began to cry.


    Fang Jueyu felt a bit at a loss. He couldn''t stand seeing girls cry, especially the girl he liked.


    "Alright, don''t cry. I''m here!" Fang Jueyu gently patted her back and then wiped away her tears.


    "Xinyu, who is this¡­" Xinyu''s mother looked at Fang Jueyu and asked. From Guo Xinyu''s reaction just now, it wasn''t hard to see that the relationship between the two seemed not so simple.


    "Oh, Auntie, I''m Xinyu''s friend. You can call me Xiao Yu," Fang Jueyu said.


    "Mom, I told you about him. He''s the one who helped me on the live-streaming platform."


    Guo Xinyu''s mother nodded and gave Fang Jueyu a slightly tired smile. Guo Xinyu had mentioned him briefly.


    Initially, when Guo Xinyu started live streaming, her mother was adamantly against it. In the eyes of the older generation, this was almost no different from not doing honest work. However, due to Guo Xinyu''s insistence and the family situation, Yao Yefang had no choice but to let her have her way.


    Not long ago, Guo Xinyu suddenly sent a large sum of money home. Yao Yefang''s first reaction was not happiness, but worry. If a wealthy businessman gave a small streamer over a million RMB in gifts, didn''t he have any ulterior motives?


    Until today, when Fang Jueyu finally met him, although it was just for a short while, his courtesy and the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at Guo Xinyu removed most of the defenses in Yao Yefang''s heart at once.


    "Auntie, how long has Uncle been in there?"


    "It''s been almost two hours now!" Yao Yefang said worriedly. This long resuscitation time indicated that Guo Shu''s situation was very severe.


    "You haven''t eaten yet, have you? I bought some porridge downstairs at the hospital. You should eat something first." Fang Jueyu picked up the plastic bags he had previously placed on the chair.


    "Did you eat?" After such a long ordeal, Guo Xinyu, her mother, and her brother Guo Junyu were all somewhat hungry, but they had no appetite.


    "I ate; don''t worry. Uncle will be fine. He will need you to take care of him later. If you don''t eat, how can you have the energy to take care of him?" Fang Jueyu directly opened the plastic bag and handed the food to them. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xinyu, eat a little!" Mother Yao Yefang also persuaded. What Fang Jueyu said was not unreasonable.


    "Mm!" Guo Xinyu nodded and began to eat. In reality, she was already so hungry that she felt numb.


    ¡­


    The resuscitation lasted for three full hours. With the doctors'' efforts, Guo Shu finally overcame the danger. There were several moments when he almost couldn''t be saved.


    Guo Shu was pushed into the ward, and after explaining some precautions, the doctors left.


    The effects of anesthesia had yet to wear off. Guo Shu lay with his eyes closed. The torment of illness had left his body emaciated, but one could still see that he was a very elegant middle-aged man.


    "Mom, you and Xiao Yu should go home first and rest. I''ll stay here and keep watch. Xiao Yu has to go to tutoring classes tomorrow!" With Guo Shu''s condition stabilized, the burden in their hearts relaxed.


    "Can you manage on your own?" Yao Yefang was a bit worried.


    "It''s okay, Auntie. I''ll stay here with Xinyu, you can go home and rest assured," Fang Jueyu smiled, "Or do you not trust me?"


    "Oh no, please don''t misunderstand," Yao Yefang quickly waved her hands, "I don''t mean that."


    "Hahaha, I''m just joking," he said, "You should go back. If anything happens, Xinyu and I will let you know. We got this covered here."


    "Then¡­ thank you for taking care of Xinyu and her dad," Yao Yefang said gratefully.


    Once Fang Yefang and Guo Junyu left, the ward became significantly quieter. It was a special ward arranged by Zhuang Ying, not only large and comfortable but also fully equipped. Even for Fang Jueyu, it was his first time coming to such a ward.


    "Do you want to sleep for a while?" Seeing Guo Xinyu''s slightly exhausted eyes, Fang Jueyu felt a pang of sympathy.


    "Will you leave?" Guo Xinyu looked at him as if, with Fang Jueyu''s arrival, she found her grounding.


    "I won''t leave. I''ll be right here!"


    Fang Jueyu silently said in his heart, "I won''t leave now, and I won''t leave in the future..."


    ```

 Chapter 61 The Miraculous Elixir

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    Guo Shu was rescued, and the rapidly eased tension left Guo Xinyu feeling quite fatigued. She leaned against the sofa in the luxurious hospital room and soon fell into a deep sleep.


    Fang Jueyu carefully laid her body flat and then covered her with a blanket. Looking at that beautiful yet exhausted face, he felt a faint impulse inside him.


    However, he was not someone to take advantage of others, so he walked over to Guo Shu''s side. Now there was no one around; it was the perfect time to secretly administer the so-called "miracle pill."


    With a thought, the small bottle appeared in his hand. He tipped one pill into his palm, and a strong medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.


    Its appearance was really unsightly, though. In his mind, a pill should be perfectly round and adorned with elegant patterns, not something irregular and extremely rough-looking like this.


    "Xiao Yi, are you sure this stuff won''t harm him?" Fang Jueyu hesitated; he felt that even with his own constitution, he might end up with an upset stomach, let alone someone as weak as Guo Shu. If something went wrong, he might have to be rushed back to the emergency room.


    "Host, rest assured, although this pill is a defective product, it poses no harm to the human body. I''ve thoroughly analyzed all its effects. If anything happens, you can just smash me!" Xiao Yi declared confidently.


    "Smash you? Wouldn''t that mean I have to smash myself first?" Fang Jueyu muttered. Since Xiao Yi made such a promise, it''s likely just as it said¡ªthe pill was indeed miraculous.


    Fang Jueyu carefully opened Guo Shu''s lips and slipped the pill inside, but a problem arose. Guo Shu was still asleep, unable to swallow on his own, and the pill was almost the size of a Malteser; forcing it down was surely not an option.


    "Xiao Yi, is there a way to get Uncle to swallow it?" Fang Jueyu tried for a while but eventually gave up. He dared not force it, as accidentally blocking the airway would be disastrous.


    "Host can use the Biological Current to stimulate Mr. Guo Shu''s muscle groups to induce an external swallowing effect!"


    "Huh? Biological Current? What on earth is that?" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes, never having heard of such a concept before.


    "Biological Current refers to the weak electrical energy within the human body and is the main driver of human bodily functions. The decline in physical ability due to aging is caused by the weakening of the Biological Current."


    Fang Jueyu only half-understood.


    "Let me give an analogy. Have you watched Dragon Ball, Host?"


    "Yes, I have!"


    "The Kame Hame Ha in Dragon Ball can be seen as an extraordinarily powerful energy condensed from Biological Current. Do you understand this explanation?"


    "Why didn''t you say so earlier?" With that explanation, Fang Jueyu almost grasped most of it.


    "But I don''t have such a strong Biological Current!"


    "Don''t worry, once you activate the first-level authority, you can start learning how to harness the Biological Current. For now, I can help you do it, but, of course, there must be a sufficient amount of Biological Current generated in your body!"


    "So, what should I do?"


    "Stay quiet, and let the Biological Current accumulate as much as possible!"


    Fang Jueyu immediately fell silent, becoming as still as a statue. He didn''t notice that an invisible energy within his body was converging towards his fingertips.


    Gradually, as the Biological Current energy gathered more and more between his fingers, it even emitted a faint glow. This miraculous sight left him with a look of amazement.


    "That''s enough. You can place the pill in Mr. Guo Shu''s mouth now!"


    Fang Jueyu complied immediately, following Xiao Yi''s instructions to massage the area around Guo Shu''s throat with his fingers.


    Moments later, Guo Shu''s Adam''s apple twitched suddenly, and he miraculously made a voluntary swallowing motion while still under anesthesia!


    Fang Jueyu felt as if all the strength had been drained from his body, his limbs turning somewhat weak.


    "Xiao Yi! What''s happening to my body? Does this thing have side effects?" Fang Jueyu scrambled onto another couch, collapsing there. It felt just like after finishing a 1500-meter run during a fitness test.


    "Host, rest assured, it''s simply because you can''t independently harness the Biological Current and your body''s weak Biological Current caused physical exhaustion only. Just replenish some energy and rest a bit," Xiao Yi explained.


    "Whew! That''s good!" Fang Jueyu was relieved that it wasn''t a side effect.


    The next morning, Fang Jueyu was awakened by a waft of delicate fragrance. In the instant he opened his eyes, Guo Xinyu''s face was right in front of him. Moreover, for some reason, her face was inexplicably flushed.


    "You... you''re awake?" Guo Xinyu hurriedly stood up, seemingly nervous and uneasy.


    "What''s wrong with you? Why is your face so red? Are you having a fever? Could it be you caught a chill last night?" Fang Jueyu reached out to touch her forehead, but it was immediately slapped away by Guo Xinyu.


    "I''m not, and you''re not allowed to ask!" Guo Xinyu turned her head and ran to the bathroom.


    "What? How strange!" Fang Jueyu whispered, wondering why girls were behaving so oddly these days.


    When he glanced over at Guo Shu, he was startled. Guo Shu had woken up at some point and was smiling at him. He certainly didn''t look like someone who had just been rescued the day before.


    "Uncle, you''re awake? Do you feel any better?" Fang Jueyu asked, "Oh right, my name is Fang Jueyu. I''m Xinyu''s friend. You can call me Little Fang or Little Yu!"


    "Friend, boyfriend?"


    "No, no, no, not at all," Fang Jueyu waved his hands in explanation, "We met online, and in reality, we''ve only met once a few days ago. It''s not like what you imagine at all."


    "Oh?" Guo Shu''s face showed a look of surprise. He had woken up earlier than Fang Jueyu, and he had clearly noticed some of his daughter''s small gestures.


    "Uncle, how are you feeling physically?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "It''s strange!" Guo Shu''s expression turned more puzzled. "When I woke up this morning, my body suddenly felt remarkably light, just like when I was young. Young man, help me up for a moment!" S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu was instantly delighted¡ªcould it be that weird pill really had such an amazing effect?


    He quickly stepped forward to help Guo Shu up. As he got out of bed, Guo Shu could even take a few steps on his own, though he was unaccustomed to walking after lying in bed for so long.


    "Dad! Why are you standing up? The doctor said you shouldn''t move around carelessly!" Guo Xinyu exclaimed as she came out of the bathroom, filled with worry.


    "Xinyu, I''m fine!" Guo Shu walked a few laps, almost striding along briskly. "Look, my body seems entirely healed. I haven''t felt this at ease in a long time."


    "How is that possible?" Guo Xinyu was stunned. Guo Shu had been bedridden for a long time; doctors said that his leg muscles had shown signs of slight atrophy, yet looking at him now, he seemed like an energetic, often-exercising middle-aged man.


    Uremia was not a minor illness, and just yesterday he had undergone an emergency rescue. How could he have become like this overnight? Modern medical technology suggests that uremia could only be cured by a kidney transplant. Could it be...


    Her gaze immediately fell on Fang Jueyu''s face. Yesterday, Fang Jueyu claimed that his lab had developed a special medicine for uremia. Could it be true?


    But even with a special medicine, how could a patient regain vitality overnight? Suddenly, she found Fang Jueyu to be much more mysterious¡­


    ```

 Chapter 62 Medical Miracles

    ```"Unbelievable! Absolutely unbelievable!" Guo Shu''s primary physician looked at the test results in shock. Guo Shu''s kidneys were in perfect health, his muscle tissues had completely returned to their original state, and the symptoms of heart failure had utterly vanished. His physical condition had reached an exceedingly healthy level!


    Eyes could deceive, but data could not. They confirmed it repeatedly, and finally had to admit that Guo Shu''s uremia had been cured¡ªthis was a miracle in the medical world, and those experts couldn''t fathom what exactly had happened, no matter how long they pondered.


    The only point worthy of further investigation was the large amounts of herbal components found in Guo Shu''s blood. Could taking herbal medicine cure uremia? This was unheard of, and yet, neither of the two treatments Guo Shu received involved any herbal medicine.


    Various examinations continued into the evening. Initially, the experts hoped Guo Shu would stay in the hospital for further observation, but having been in the hospital for several years, Guo Shu couldn''t bear to stay there any longer. He was eager to leave this place, which made him feel nauseated, and never return if possible.


    Due to the decline of their business and the large expenditures on Guo Shu''s treatment, they had already sold both their house and car. Guo Xinyu''s mother, Yao Yefang, had long since resigned to become a full-time housewife, so the household was barely supported by the small income from Guo Xinyu''s live streaming.


    They rented a small house near the hospital, less than forty square meters. Guo Xinyu lived at school, while Yao Yefang and her son, Guo Junyu, lived in this small rental.


    Fang Jueyu''s sports car could only fit two people, so at this time, his Wuling Hongguang minivan came in handy. After all, having stayed in the hospital for years, they had accumulated a lot of luggage there, and Fang Jueyu didn''t expect that he would have the opportunity to drive that Wuling Hongguang so soon.


    The house was small, but Yao Yefang kept it in perfect order, clean and bright.


    "I''m sorry, Xiao Fang, Xinyu should have explained our family''s situation to you. We can only serve you a simple meal here," Yao Yefang said awkwardly.


    "Don''t worry about it, I''m not picky. In fact, having a smaller space where everyone squeezes together is quite cozy," Fang Jueyu said. It wasn''t just a polite response; it was sincere. His parents were off somewhere in the universe''s distant edges, and in a huge villa, he lived alone, lacking that feel of a family.


    Though this place was small, it was well-equipped, and he liked this feeling more.


    "You sit down first. Let Xinyu chat with you while I start cooking!" Yao Yefang had gone out in the morning to buy a table full of good dishes. Even though she didn''t know how her husband''s illness was suddenly cured, she knew that the overseas medical team had been arranged by Fang Jueyu, and she wanted to thank him no matter what. Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire


    Guo Shu sighed. Although his body had recovered now, he no longer had the drive he had when he was young. While they had paid off part of the family''s debt, a substantial amount remained. He wasn''t capable of earning money anymore.


    He felt that he owed Guo Xinyu too much. If it weren''t for his daughter''s maturity, this family might have collapsed.


    "We''re really grateful to you!" Guo Xinyu said in a voice as soft as a mosquito. "Did that special remedy of yours cure my father?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu nodded slightly, "Don''t tell anyone. This is not yet mature, and I don''t want anyone else to covet this part of my research."


    "I know, I won''t say a word!" Naturally, Guo Xinyu knew she should keep such things to herself.


    In Guo Shu''s eyes, their murmuring appeared as something else; after all, he had seen a scene he shouldn''t have that morning.


    "Xiao Fang, are you dating our Xinyu?" Guo Shu wasn''t one for old-fashioned ideas, so looking at them, he naturally had this suspicion.


    Even Yao Yefang, who was washing vegetables, involuntarily leaned her ear closer when she heard this, and Guo Junyu, with his childish curiosity, blinked and looked up at his sister.


    "Dad, what nonsense are you saying!" Guo Xinyu recalled that awkward scene from the morning, her face flushed with embarrassment. "We''ve only known each other for a few weeks!"


    "Is that so? What a pity," Guo Shu said somewhat regretfully. Fang Jueyu was excellent in both character and condition. If he could be with his daughter, he''d feel very assured.


    "Dad!" Guo Xinyu pouted, "How could you say that? If you keep joking, I''ll really get angry."


    "Haha, alright, alright, I won''t mention it again!" Guo Shu laughed. "Xiao Fang, you''re still a student, aren''t you? I heard that the expert team that treated me and the hospital ward were arranged by you. Do your family members know about all this?"


    Guo Shu was actually trying to probe into Fang Jueyu''s family background. From his looks, he seemed to be the son of a major corporation. He was sure that Guo Xinyu had feelings for Fang Jueyu, and as a father, naturally, he wanted to find out more.


    "After this summer, I''ll be a senior. As for my family," Fang Jueyu wasn''t really sure how to explain. He silently apologized to Fang Huai and Cao Lan, "they''re no longer around..."


    A tinge of surprise flashed across Guo Shu''s face; he hadn''t expected Fang Jueyu to have experienced such a thing.


    "My parents left me with plenty, so now, while studying, I also manage these businesses. I arranged everything, so there''s no need to worry about any trouble on my part."


    "I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have asked you about that."


    "It''s alright, don''t worry about it," Fang Jueyu immediately changed the topic. "Uncle Guo, what are your plans for the future? Any ideas?"


    Fang Jueyu''s question touched Guo Shu''s heart.


    He smiled wryly and shook his head. Though his connections remained, he was now heavily indebted and lacked the capital for contracting projects. Besides, with the addition of himself in this small house, it became even more crowded. There were just too many issues to think about now.


    "Oh, by the way, Xinyu, the place the company prepared for you is ready to move into. You and Uncle and Auntie can pack up here over the next few days!"


    "Huh?" Guo Xinyu was taken aback. What was Fang Jueyu arranging this time?


    "Xiao Fang...this?" Yao Yefang, busy serving dishes, wasn''t sure what was going on either.


    "Hmm? Uncle Guo, Auntie, you didn''t know? Xinyu has already signed a contract with one of my companies. She''s now an artist under our label. The company has arranged an independent residence for her, so you no longer have to squeeze into this place."


    "Xinyu, what''s going on?" Guo Shu and Yao Yefang asked. They knew Guo Xinyu worked as a live streamer online, but were unaware of her signing agreements.


    However, even Guo Xinyu herself was puzzled. Although she had already planned this, the two hadn''t really discussed it properly yet.


    "Well, I was planning to tell you, but I hadn''t found the right moment. I was afraid you''d disagree," Guo Xinyu said quietly.


    "Silly child, why would we disagree?" Yao Yefang said. "If you were signing with some other company, we might oppose it, but we trust Xiao Fang!"


    "If that''s the case, then that''s wonderful!" As a father, Guo Shu naturally knew that Guo Xinyu''s dream was to become a singer. However, the entertainment industry was complex and full of unwritten rules, and someone like Guo Xinyu would be devoured without even bones left.


    But with Fang Jueyu''s help, even if she didn''t become a huge star, she shouldn''t suffer too much, right? As someone with experience, he could see that Fang Jueyu''s gaze toward Guo Xinyu was full of emotions, and he wasn''t approaching her with any ulterior motives.


    "You''re not against it?" Guo Xinyu asked, surprisingly and with some delight.


    "Of course not, but make sure to work hard. Xiao Fang has helped our family so much, you mustn''t slack off!"


    "Yes!" Guo Xinyu nodded earnestly. If only for the sake of not disappointing Fang Jueyu, she was determined to try her best.


    ```

 Chapter 63 A Gift

    ```Yao Yefang''s cooking was quite good. Although it couldn''t compete with the chefs at home in terms of flavor, it tasted much more delicious here than at his own place.


    "Uncle, soon I will transfer the signing bonus into Xinyu''s account so you can settle the debts first. As for the rest, if you have the energy, you can continue your previous business. If not, maybe consider investing; I can find someone to help you," Fang Jueyu said, as everyone at the dining table chatted like family.


    "Haha, I''m not that old yet! Those former partners are all my old friends. As long as there''s funding, I can save more for Xinyu''s dowry!" Guo Shu laughed. He was becoming increasingly fond of Fang Jueyu.


    He didn''t have any of the typical rich-kid bad habits and had a pretty nice character. In the eyes of Guo Shu and Yao Yefang, if they could get together, it would be a match made in heaven.


    "Dad! You''re at it again!" Guo Shu''s repeated teasing nearly made Guo Xinyu want to crawl under the table.


    The group chatted and laughed until nine o''clock, and it was time for Fang Jueyu to leave since Guo Xinyu''s younger brother was still young and needed to rest early.


    "Uncle, Auntie, I''ll head out now. You can start packing, and in a couple of days, you can move over. I''ll notify my assistant to send someone to help you," Fang Jueyu said as he stood up and ruffled Guo Junyu''s hair. "Junyu, what do you want to be when you grow up?"


    "I want to be an astronaut!" Guo Junyu replied without hesitation.


    "Great! As long as you study hard, I''ll build a big spaceship for you someday and send you into space!"


    For others, this might just be a bit of teasing with a kid, but Fang Jueyu had the ability to build a spaceship. The knowledge stored in Xiao Yi''s database was enough for him to create a spaceship far beyond the current era!


    "Xinyu, aren''t you going to see off Xiao Fang?" Yao Yefang nodded toward Guo Xinyu.


    "Oh," Guo Xinyu stood up, "I''ll walk you out!"


    "Okay!" Fang Jueyu didn''t refuse. He enjoyed being alone with Guo Xinyu.


    As the two walked out, Guo Xinyu''s parents immediately sat close and whispered to each other.


    "Honey, what do you think of young Xiao Fang?" Yao Yefang asked eagerly.


    "Hey!" Guo Shu sighed and shook his head.


    "What? You don''t like him?" Yao Yefang was a bit surprised.


    "No, he''s too good!" Guo Shu said, "I know what you mean, but I''m afraid our Xinyu isn''t good enough for him!"


    Nowadays, girls look for partners with cars and houses, but how many understand what means being well-matched? As a scholar, Guo Shu knew the importance of this well.


    "What are you saying? How is our Xinyu lacking?" Yao Yefang said indignantly, "Besides, I don''t think Xiao Fang is that kind of person. Can''t you see that he''s interested in our Xinyu too?"


    "Of course, I can see it, and I also saw our daughter sneakily kiss Xiao Fang this morning!" Guo Shu felt a bit uneasy thinking about how the cabbage he had raised for over twenty years was just casually taken.


    "Ah, let them handle their young people''s affairs. We shouldn''t worry!"


    ...


    Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu walked shoulder-to-shoulder in the dark alley. Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward, and neither spoke a word.


    "You..." Unconsciously, they both seemed to have something to say.


    "You first!" Fang Jueyu offered.


    "Um, about my dad''s matter, thank you."


    "That''s it? Just a small thing!" Fang Jueyu chuckled. "I thought you wanted to mention something else!"


    "Huh?" Guo Xinyu could guess the "something else" Fang Jueyu referred to, and she immediately began to play dumb.


    "By the way, here''s a gift for you!" Fang Jueyu suddenly took out his phone and opened a file. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What is it?" Guo Xinyu''s curiosity piqued as she leaned in.


    "A song, I wrote it, for you," Fang Jueyu shamelessly claimed. In truth, the song was written through the powerful capabilities of Xiao Yi, and even just the opening prelude almost made him swoon.


    "You can write songs?" Guo Xinyu looked at him skeptically.


    "Why? Looking down on me?" Fang Jueyu retorted defiantly. "When I was in eighth grade, I passed the highest amateur level in both piano and violin. If I had pursued it further, I would have several international awards by now, don''t you think?"


    "Yeah right!" Guo Xinyu wasn''t so easily fooled with her music studies background.


    "I''ve completed the composition; this is the lyrics. You can give it a try!" Fang Jueyu opened the lyrics file.


    "Are you testing my sight-singing skills?" Guo Xinyu snatched the phone. Such a challenge was right up her alley since sight-singing was her strong suit!


    She played the accompaniment, and the prelude, a piano and violin duet, instantly exemplified what it meant to be captivating. As she looked at the sheet music, she softly started singing the lyrics.


    The song told a story, capturing the beauty of youth, the bittersweetness of secret crushes, the pain of farewells, and the joy of reunions. It didn''t use extravagant words but expressed each emotion just right. Guo Xinyu was convinced that this song would absolutely become a hit online!


    "Did you really write this?" Guo Xinyu was still a bit skeptical. How could someone without emotional experiences write such a song? Fang Jueyu was just in his early twenties; where would he have gotten such experience?


    "Of course, I wrote it. Since you are now a singer under my company, consider this my gift to you. Practice the song well; with your talent, I''m sure you''ll sing it beautifully. Then we can find a professional studio to record it. It''ll definitely help you gain a lot of popularity!" Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    "You could find someone better than me to sing it!" Guo Xinyu wasn''t very confident in herself. At her school, there were plenty of people with better vocal skills, and many would willingly sing this song if offered to a famous singer.


    "No way! This is written specifically for you, and only you can sing it!" Fang Jueyu suddenly became a bit overbearing. "If you feel you can''t sing it well, that''s fine. I''ll help you find a teacher, and when you feel ready, we can record it!"


    "I won''t let you down!" Guo Xinyu was easily touched, and for a moment, her eyes became a bit moist.


    "Then I''ll give you a gift too!" Guo Xinyu took a deep breath, and if the light were brighter, one could see her chest heaving with intense emotions.


    "What is it?"


    "Come closer!" Guo Xinyu said.


    Fang Jueyu leaned his head closer. "Can I see it now?"


    "Smooch!" Guo Xinyu pecked his cheek like a dragonfly lightly touching water, then quickly turned and ran toward home.


    Fang Jueyu revealed a sly smile as if his plan had succeeded. He touched the spot on his cheek where he was kissed, grinning like a fool.


    "Hmph, look at you, getting so happy over something so small? You, the host, are utterly hopeless!" Xiao Yi''s voice chimed in at an inopportune moment.


    "If you call me ''Dad,'' I''ll tell you a secret!"


    "??? Xiao Yi? When did you become like this?" Fang Jueyu''s expression turned sour, as if he had tasted something foul. Had Xiao Yi been consuming too much from Weibo?


    "In your dreams! I have my dignity!"


    "Then I won''t tell you what Guo Xinyu did to you while you were asleep this morning!"


    "Dad!"


    "Good son," Xiao Yi replied in an extremely infuriating tone.


    "Can you tell me now?" Fang Jueyu demanded fiercely. "If it''s not something worth knowing, I''ll kill myself, leaving you without a host!"


    "Here, see for yourself!" Xiao Yi projected the scene directly onto Fang Jueyu''s retina.


    "Is... is this real?"


    "Dad wouldn''t lie to you!"


    Fang Jueyu ignored Xiao Yi''s remarks. No wonder Guo Xinyu seemed so mysterious when he woke up this morning. It turned out she had kissed him while he was asleep!


    "Son, go for it and get her!"


    "Shut up!"


    ...


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 Chapter 64 Entertainment Circles Gathering

    ```The media company that Wang Cong helped Fang Jueyu find was basically settled. Since it was practically an empty shell, it didn''t cost much, and all the paperwork would be finished in a few days.


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    Fang Jueyu didn''t care at all whether the company had any artists under contract. The only reason he bought it was to create a platform for Guo Xinyu. As for profitability and development, that wasn''t within his consideration for the time being.


    Zhuang Ying also helped Guo Xinyu''s family with the housing arrangements. It was near her school, and although the house wasn''t very large¡ªabout 120 square meters¡ªit was more than enough for the family to live comfortably. As for the contract, they could handle it after the company obtained its business license.


    Although Guo Xinyu already had a large fan base, she hadn''t studied for long, and formal training couldn''t give her that stunning musical talent yet. Therefore, Fang Jueyu even found a national treasure-level Italian singer to mentor her.


    During this period, Guo Xinyu was fully focused on her studies, leaving Fang Jueyu with lots of free time. He ended up playing games and watching movies, returning to the typical holiday life of a couch potato college student.


    "Hey Fang, do you have some time lately?" Wang Cong suddenly called Fang Jueyu.


    "Yeah, what''s up? Is everything settled?" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It''s not that simple!" Wang Cong chuckled bitterly. Throwing money at problems was one thing, but acquiring a large piece of land from the government came with a heap of bureaucratic procedures making it difficult to get approval quickly.


    "Then what do you want from me?"


    "There''s a gathering in the entertainment circle. Are you interested?" Wang Cong said. "Those actors we talked about last time, I''ve contacted them all. Everyone''s schedules are pretty full, but they''ll all be at this event. We can chat a bit after the banquet."


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu agreed. Despite his wealth, he had never met those celebrities face-to-face. According to Wang Cong, there would be stars from both film and music industries, as well as many big names in entertainment attending.


    As the head of Bamboo Entertainment, Wang Cong was naturally invited. He wasn''t very familiar with the bosses in that circle, so he wanted to bring Fang Jueyu along.


    "Alright, it''s set. The gathering is next Saturday at 6:30 PM at the Edison Hotel in Sanya. Don''t be late!"


    "Don''t worry, I''ll be flying there by private jet, so I won''t be delayed," Fang Jueyu said.


    "Ugh..." Wang Cong felt a little envious every time he talked to Fang Jueyu. He didn''t even have a private jet yet. "Then it''s settled. See you at the venue, and make sure to dress formally. Don''t show up in shorts and flip-flops like last time. I can''t afford that embarrassment..."


    "Got it, I''ll be careful!" Fang Jueyu assured him. Wang Cong was worried about losing face¡ªof course, Fang Jueyu was too.


    ...


    The thought of attending this gathering excited Fang Jueyu for days. Despite his wealth, those stars would probably be eager to curry favor with him. Yet, he still hadn''t fully adjusted his mindset, as those people had only appeared on TV and the internet for him.


    Fang Jueyu''s private jet was always on standby at the eastern city airport in Jiangnan City. It underwent regular maintenance, keeping it in excellent condition, and the crew were top-notch.


    This time, Zhuang Ying went with Fang Jueyu. He hadn''t been out of Jiangzhe Province many times in his life. Going to Sanya was a first for him, an unfamiliar place and he was a natural-born wanderlust. If he went alone, he could easily get himself lost there.


    The Sun God sped down the highway leading to the airport. Fang Jueyu could barely contain his excitement as he had never seen his private jet before!


    He had seen in the news that the private jets of those Dubai tycoons were as luxurious as five-star hotels. He believed his wouldn''t be far off.


    "Xiaoying, are the arrangements all set?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Everything was arranged a few days ago. Sanya''s airport is prepared as well, and the Edison Hotel you own under Billions International has already arranged a presidential suite and a conference room for you."


    "Another one that''s mine..." Fang Jueyu had grown numb to it. If Zhuang Ying ever told him a company wasn''t his, he might actually be surprised.


    After purchasing the private jet, a VIP channel was created for him at the eastern city airport, allowing him to bypass security checks and enter unobstructed after identity verification.


    "Is this the eastern city airport? Why doesn''t it seem like it?" Many of Fang Jueyu''s classmates weren''t from Jiangzhe Province, and when they went home on break, they often flew from the eastern city airport. But this place was nothing like the photos in their social feeds.


    It looked like a small independent airport with rows of green belts on both sides. Beyond a concrete wall seemed to be the regular eastern city airport.


    "Young master, this airport is your private airport. All aircraft here are for your service. When the east city airport was initially built, it was a project undertaken by one of your father Fang Huai''s companies, so they set aside this area for private use!"


    "Damn, my dad''s awesome!" Fang Jueyu exclaimed. Having a private jet was already over the top, but he even had his own airport! "We don''t have private islands too, do we?"


    "Yes, young master, you have 184 private vacation islands worldwide."


    "..."


    Fang Jueyu promptly shut his mouth. He was now more interested in the private jet in front of him. "Is this plane a Boeing 747?"


    "To be precise, it''s a Boeing 747-8 VIP private jet, purchased by Mr. Fang Huai. I haven''t handled it; I think it would be better for Captain Futoliya to introduce it to you." Zhuang Ying pointed to a group of people walking toward them.


    This group consisted of eight people, two men, and six women. From their appearance, it was clear they weren''t from Huaxia. The men were tall and strong, while the women were curvy and as attractive as supermodels.


    "Who are they?"


    "These are your crew members, one captain, one co-pilot, and the remaining six are flight attendants, responsible for all your travel needs," Zhuang Ying said. "Both pilots have served in the Russian Air Force. They have experienced enough to handle any unexpected situations."


    "As for the flight attendants, they all have Miss World backgrounds and are top supermodels, including a pair of twins," Zhuang Ying whispered playfully in his ear. "Young master, there are special rooms on the plane. If you want any special services, I''m sure they''d be more than happy to comply!"


    Hearing this, Fang Jueyu''s face turned beet red. He was still an inexperienced young man and couldn''t handle such teasing.


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 Chapter 65 Private Plane

    ``` Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire"Captain Futoliya, long time no see!" Zhuang Ying shook hands with the handsome Russian man in charge. "And Co-captain Novich, how is life in Huaxia?"


    "Oh, dear Miss Zhuang, your Huaxia is simply wonderful!" Captain Futoliya said. Their work was actually quite leisurely; apart from occasional skill training, they spent most of their time on vacation while drawing enviable salaries.


    This was their second year in Huaxia, and their only clients were the Fang Family''s private passenger jets. In these two years, they hadn''t taken on a single mission. Such a life made their peers envious beyond words.


    "You must be Mr. Fang, correct?" Captain Futoliya shook hands with Fang Jueyu. "Mr. Fang, we will be at your service for this journey. I''m sure we can provide you with the most fantastic flying experience!"


    "I am more than willing to believe you!" Fang Jueyu shook hands with each of them, and he keenly noticed that when he shook hands with the female flight attendants, their fingers gently brushed against his palm, their gazes full of endless warmth.


    Fang Jueyu had heard people say that this small gesture was a special hint, meaning...


    Although they were supermodel-level attendants, these women were well aware they were living off the ''youth meal.'' Once they aged, they would lose their appeal as well, so while they were young, they aimed to either save up a large sum of money quickly or directly find a billionaire¡ªthat was their dream.


    These six female flight attendants were all still virgins, which was a unique requirement during the team hiring process. To put it bluntly, any one of them was always ready to accompany Fang Jueyu for that.


    Fang Jueyu promptly withdrew his hand, not because these six beauties held no attraction to him, but because deep down, he wasn''t a particularly frivolous person. If he guessed it right, this was probably another arrangement by his mischievous dad, Fang Huai, for him.


    "Futoliya, you should be familiar with this plane''s configuration, right? Take me aboard to have a look!" Fang Jueyu wasn''t in a hurry to depart; the plane was still undergoing final refueling checks.


    "Alright, Mr. Fang, please follow me."


    Under Futoliya''s guidance, they ascended the gangway into the interior of this custom-made private jet.


    "Is this... really a plane?" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but blurt out.


    Other than the word ''luxurious,'' he couldn''t think of any other word to describe this airborne palace.


    The original cabin interior had been entirely stripped, and the cabin was divided into spacious, bright rooms. The first thing he saw was a living room, complete with sofas, a coffee table, a television¡ªall the expected amenities.


    "All the wooden furniture and flooring are made from golden nanmu and top-quality redwood. Moreover, as per Mr. Fang Huai''s request, interior architecture master Mr. Bolman was commissioned to design it, leaving almost no room for any visual complaints!" Futoliya confidently stated.


    "What is that fragrance?" Fang Jueyu asked as he was greeted by a faint woody aroma upon entering.


    "Oh, that''s your Huaxia''s ambergris! Each gram costs thousands of US dollars, ensuring you feel mentally relaxed, emotionally pleased, and aids in calming and sleep during your journey."


    Passing through the hall was the plane''s dining room, furnished with a long golden nanmu table, neatly arranged with two rows of European-style soft chairs, resembling a hotel room in its refinement.


    Above the long table was a luxurious crystal chandelier, and all decorations shimmered under its reflection.


    "Mr. Fang, due to the load and volume restrictions, we can''t carry a lot of ingredients, so when you are traveling, it would be best to inform us in advance of your preferences. This way, we can also make preparations beforehand!" suggested Futoliya.


    "Oh, by the way, there are some drinks here. If you need any, feel free to indulge!" He opened a side cooler, neatly stocked with bottles of red wine. "These are wines produced from the Grand Cru vineyard of L¨¦oville, all from the 1982 vintage. I''ve had my eye on them for a long time!"


    Next came a luxurious suite reserved for Fang Jueyu, with an adjacent study spanning dozens of square meters, stocked with various books and artworks by renowned foreign painters.


    Towards the rear were a kitchen, a medical room, and the aviation crew''s work area.


    "This plane has an internal space of nearly 4,800 square feet, approximately equivalent to around 450 square meters. When Mr. Fang Huai purchased it, its price was around 400 million US dollars!" The captain detailed the plane''s specifications in one breath.


    "Amazing, this is simply a mansion flying in the sky!" Fang Jueyu was incredibly satisfied. His dad, despite being a bit unrefined, indeed had excellent taste.


    "Oh, Mr. Fang, your car can be parked directly in the storage area under the cabin. It has been remodeled into a small garage!"


    "Really?" Fang Jueyu was delightfully surprised. This way, he wouldn''t have to look for a vehicle wherever he went.


    "Yes, do you need your car to be transported with you?"


    "Bring it along. It''s my first time going to a place like this; I must make a statement!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "Alright, then I''ll arrange for it immediately. You can rest a bit, and we''ll be ready to take off in about half an hour!" With that, Futoliya left.


    "Please, have a seat, don''t be so restrained, I''m not that stern," Fang Jueyu said to the attendants. "Standing like that must be tiring!"


    "We can''t do that, Mr. Fang, it''s our job!" The attendants remained meticulously at their designated positions. "We earn such high salaries and usually don''t have much to do. So when you''re traveling, we should hold ourselves to the highest standards."


    "If that''s the case, then I appreciate your hard work!" Fang Jueyu whispered to Zhuang Ying, "Sister Ying, are their salaries really that high?"


    "Yes, young master, the captain''s salary is 5 million US dollars annually, the co-captain''s is 3 million US dollars, and each attendant earns 2 million US dollars a year!"


    "That much?" Ignorant until asked, Jin-Sung was shocked to hear it. A typical captain in Huaxia usually earned an annual pre-tax salary in the millions¡ªthis was more than ten times that!


    "Young master, they are the best!" Zhuang Ying added. "When selecting pilots and crew members, it''s almost a one-in-a-thousand standard, so such salaries aren''t at all exaggerated considering the stringent selection."


    "Alright, anyway, their annual salaries aren''t even a fraction of what I make in a few minutes." Contemplating this balance sheet put Fang Jueyu''s mind at ease. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mr. Fang!" Captain Futoliya approached with a woman about thirty to forty years old, wearing sunglasses, slightly plump.


    "What''s going on, Captain Futoliya?" Fang Jueyu poked his head out. "Are we ready to depart?"


    "Please wait a moment, Mr. Fang, there''s a lady here seeking your help, brought by the manager of the main airport."


    "Who is it?" Fang Jueyu stepped out, and upon seeing the slightly plump woman, he was taken aback. "You... you''re Daying?"


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 Chapter 66 Can I Hitch a Ride on a Plane?

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    Speaking of Da Ying, not many people might know her, but if you mention her boss, then everyone is probably familiar with him. Her full name was Jiang Weiyin, and she was the assistant and manager of the popular singer Su Lun. If you''re a fan of Su Lun, then this slightly plump woman would be no stranger to you.


    Su Lun had also been invited to that large banquet. Recently, he had been engaged in commercial activities in Jiangnan City. Although he really didn''t need such events to promote his new songs, one of his greatest qualities, apart from his exceptional talent, was his devotion to his fans.


    He was originally scheduled to take a nine o''clock morning flight to Sanya today, but unfortunately, the plane encountered an emergency at the previous airport and was undergoing urgent maintenance. The temporary flight was delayed until four in the afternoon, which meant he wouldn''t make it to the evening party at all.


    Although he was a superstar, he was also a citizen and didn''t have any special privileges that would allow him to arrive at the banquet on time. Conveniently, the airport official told him that the owner of the nearby private airport was also planning to travel to Sanya today, and maybe he could ask for assistance.


    So Da Ying found Futoliya to seek some help, which led to the current situation.


    "You know me?" Jiang Weiyin was a bit surprised, thinking that maybe things might work out this time! She originally thought the owner of the private jet would be some elderly wealthy man, which might make negotiations difficult. But she never expected him to be such a young man.


    Nowadays, among young people who listen to music, how many aren''t fans of Su Lun?


    "Know you? Of course, I do! You''re Su Lun''s assistant, right?" Fang Jueyu peered over like an innocent little fan looking to the back, "Is Su Lun here? Where is he? Can I get an autograph?"


    "Uh..." Jiang Weiyin was stunned for a moment. She didn''t expect him to be not just a fan but seemed to be a very wealthy, obsessed fan!


    "Oh right, do you need something?"


    "Yes," Jiang Weiyin politely said, "Su Lun is supposed to attend a party in Sanya today, but the plane had problems and will be delayed until at least four. The banquet starts at half past six, and it takes four hours to fly from Jiangnan City to Sanya. We heard this plane is also heading to Sanya, so we wondered if we could hitch a ride?"


    "You''re going to Sanya too? Awesome!" Fang Jueyu almost jumped up, "Sure, sure, as long as it''s not too many people!"


    "There are just three of us, me, Su Lun, and his songwriter, Zhang Luoshan. The rest of the staff can take a later regular flight; it''s no big deal." Jiang Weiyin blushed when mentioning the free ride, but it seemed like today, they were strangely lucky?


    "Captain Futoliya, is it okay to have three more people?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "No problem, there''s plenty of food on the plane. We always prepare enough supplies for twenty people, rest assured!" Captain Futoliya said.


    "Great, hop aboard, we''ll be taking off soon!" Fang Jueyu was already eager to meet Su Lun.


    "Alright, thank you!" Jiang Weiyin immediately shared the good news with Su Lun, and shortly thereafter, the two young men who had covered themselves completely boarded the plane.


    Su Lun and Zhang Luoshan were very good friends. Although they had both become incredibly famous across half of Huaxia''s entertainment industry, they were still quite young and just over thirty. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Their fame had brought them immense wealth, and Su Lun''s wealth was truly astounding. His garage was filled with various sports cars worth hundreds of millions of US Dollars. He also owned an expensive private jet, but compared to the one they were on now, it was like a world of difference.


    They took off their sunglasses and removed their baseball jackets, revealing faces that could make countless girls scream. Even Fang Jueyu felt the urge to scream.


    "No, I need to stay calm. I''m someone with status now. I can''t act like an inexperienced kid!" Fang Jueyu tried to calm himself.


    But the irresistible logic discovered by our renowned philosopher Wang Jinze had never been mistaken. Fang Jueyu quietly handed his phone to Zhuang Ying, "Sister Ying, secretly snap some photos of me later, and remember to turn on the beauty filter!"


    "Hello, I''m Su Lun, and this is Zhang Luoshan," Su Lun kindly extended his hand. Although he was famous and wealthy, he was well aware that, in some people''s eyes, his wealth was still insignificant, and the young man before him or perhaps one of his relatives might be such a person.


    "Um..." With his idol right in front of him, Fang Jueyu suddenly felt a bit uneasy, "Hello, I''m Fang Jueyu."


    "Fang Jueyu? Are you the director of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, Fang Jueyu?" Su Lun was quite active on social media, and recently, this name had been creating a lot of buzz. At least he wasn''t unfamiliar with this name.


    The young man was both mysterious yet not so mysterious. People frequently spotted him in various locations, and he always managed to pull off awe-inspiring stunts. However, no one had figured out what exactly his business was, and no one knew just how rich he was.


    Not to mention others, at least Wang Cong, one of the top-earning second-generation heirs in the country, publicly admitted he was nowhere near as wealthy as Fang Jueyu, which highlighted the unimaginable extent of this young man''s wealth.


    "That title is just for fun," Fang Jueyu said, slightly embarrassed. He didn''t want to lose face in front of his idol, "But the hospital is real! I swear!"


    "Hahaha, Brother Fang, you''re quite a character!" Seeing Fang Jueyu''s embarrassed look, Su Lun and Zhang Luoshan couldn''t help but chuckle, "You''re going to the banquet as well, I presume?"


    "Yes," Fang Jueyu invited them to sit, the hall was spacious and could easily accommodate a few people. The flight attendants promptly served a bottle of wine and some snacks, "Principal Wang invited me to expand my horizons, didn''t expect to meet you both here first."


    "You must be kidding, with your wealth, what haven''t you seen yet?" Su Lun and the others thought Fang Jueyu was being modest; in reality, he truly hadn''t seen much yet.


    "An ''82 wine!" Zhang Luoshan was a wine enthusiast; the 1982 vintage was considered pricy and of high quality due to the ideal climate conditions that year for vineyards.


    Even the most ordinary wine from that year cost thousands per bottle, and wine from the special estate of Chateau Latour was even harder to obtain, reportedly costing tens of thousands of US Dollars each. Serving it to them was a testament to Fang Jueyu''s immense influence.


    "Well, Su Lun, can I ask you a favor?" Fang Jueyu hesitated a bit. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire


    "Go ahead! You can''t just ride for free, can you?" Su Lun laughed.


    "In November, could you get me a couple of tickets for your concert?" Fang Jueyu asked, "They''re just way too hard to get!"


    "That''s all?" Su Lun thought it was something major. Honestly, he wouldn''t mind spending some money to buy expensive tickets from scalpers. These wealthy people today are puzzling, spending billions on private jets without batting an eye, but being stingy about a few thousand on concert tickets.


    "Let''s exchange contact details. When the time comes, I''ll have someone bring you straight to the VIP section, up to twenty people can be freely arranged!" Su Lun saw it as a rare networking opportunity; getting acquainted with a super-rich person with just a few VIP seats was indeed a great deal.


    "Great!" Fang Jueyu beamed with joy, "One more thing!"


    He suddenly pulled out a DSLR camera, "Can we take a picture?"

 Chapter 67 Arriving at Sanya

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    The four-hour journey should have been incredibly dull, but with Su Lun and Zhang Luoshan joining in, it suddenly turned into an impromptu private concert!


    On Fang Jueyu''s private jet, there was not only a KTV setup, but also various instruments like an electric piano, violin, and guitar in the study. One had to admit, Su Lun''s musical abilities were indeed unparalleled; he could practically master any instrument with ease.


    Fang Jueyu sang to the point where his KTV-level singing skills left his throat nearly hoarse by the end, but he remained cheerfully engaged. He never imagined that there would be a day when he could sing and play music with his idol¡ªsomething he never even dared to dream of!


    He thought to himself, "Jiang Yuan, oh Jiang Yuan, back then you fell for someone else just for a concert ticket. Now I can sing with Su Lun. What expression would you have if you knew?" Perhaps this was a hint of pride in his heart.


    The food on the plane was incredibly delicious. After they were tired from singing, they enjoyed a delightful lunch at the nearby dining area. Had the plane not been about to land at Sanya airport, they might have even taken a comfortable nap.


    The plane''s power system was enhanced, reducing the standard four-hour flight by nearly half an hour. They landed smoothly at Sanya airport just before 2 p.m.


    Many crazy fans followed Su Lun''s itinerary all the way, but due to an issue with their flight, although the fans knew about the trip, no one knew he had hitched a ride with Fang Jueyu. So the airport turned out to be quite peaceful.


    "Mr. Fang, thank you for your help!" Su Lun expressed his gratitude once more as the car picking them up for the hotel awaited nearby at the airport.


    "I''ll be there a bit later, see you at the party tonight!" Fang Jueyu was already somewhat impatient. While he wasn''t as crazed about stargazing, there were indeed many celebrities in the entertainment circle he liked and tonight provided a chance to meet many of them.


    "It''s just like a dream!" After they left, Fang Jueyu collapsed onto the sofa, his hands and feet still trembling slightly. It was even more nerve-wracking than when he checked his college entrance exam results. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Master, your composure needs some work!" Zhuang Ying noted calmly, "Don''t forget, you''re invited to the Queen of England''s birthday banquet at the end of the year. If you''re still like this, it could be embarrassing then."


    "Hahaha, there''s still a long time till then, right?" Fang Jueyu replied with a chuckle, "I''ve only just taken over the family''s assets for less than a month, how could I adapt so quickly?"


    "By the way, Master, how long do you plan to stay here?" Zhuang Ying asked.


    "Three days, perhaps. After the movie stuff is sorted, I''ll play around for two days before heading back. I''ve never been to Sanya before!" Fang Jueyu yearned for the blue sea and beautiful beaches. Although his hometown had beaches, they were still a notch below Sanya''s.


    "Captain, we''re staying here for three days, why don''t you all take a break and enjoy yourselves too?" Fang Jueyu called all the crew over, "I''ll give each of you a ten-thousand-US-dollar allowance, treat it like a vacation. No need to stay on this boring plane all the time!"


    Futoliya and his team were overjoyed. Although they hadn''t had any flight missions in the past two years, they needed to maintain their professional skills and thus only had a few slightly longer vacations each year.


    They didn''t expect that after just one flight, not only did Fang Jueyu grant them a holiday, but he also gave them such a large spending allowance. Was there a more generous employer than Fang Jueyu in the world?


    The six supermodel flight attendants were especially overjoyed, almost as if they wanted to wrap their arms around Fang Jueyu''s head and give him a French kiss.


    This was a formal event. Fang Jueyu donned his set of formalwear, and although Zhuang Ying was just an assistant, she represented Fang Jueyu''s image in such circumstances and thus also wore a rather extravagant gown.


    "Master, you seem a bit disappointed?" In her gown, Zhuang Ying rivaled the presence of actresses at the Cannes Film Festival, though Fang Jueyu''s gaze didn''t pause on her.


    "Are you thinking you should''ve brought Miss Guo to be your companion?" Zhuang Ying easily saw through Fang Jueyu''s mind.


    Fang Jueyu looked at her in surprise, was what he was thinking really that obvious?


    "Oh well, this is my first time at such an occasion too, who knows how awkward it might get. She''d probably be even more embarrassed!" Fang Jueyu consoled himself, "I''ll take her next time when there''s a chance!"


    Fang Jueyu was quite aware that Guo Xinyu seemed to have feelings for him, but since they hadn''t confirmed their relationship, it did feel somewhat inappropriate.


    Sanya''s airport didn''t have a private section for Fang Jueyu, but they did open a VIP passage for him. Through the transparent glass, he noticed that the fans waiting for arrivals were still a sea of people today.


    After all, today was a major entertainment industry event. With so many stars coming, how could their fans possibly ignore it?


    "Hey, look, isn''t that Su Lun?" Fang Jueyu spotted the figure wearing a jacket and mask from afar. Though the fans hadn''t got the news, that didn''t mean their eyes were blind.


    Even if some fans were there for other celebrities'' flights, it didn''t stop them from being Su Lun''s fans too. Several keen-eyed fans recognized them, immediately surrounding them.


    Poor Su Lun initially planned to sneak into the hotel. It seemed now there was no way to shake off this crowd of frenzied fans in less than an hour.


    "Old Wang, I''ve arrived in Sanya, where are you?" Fang Jueyu called Wang Cong. It was his first time attending such a gathering. Although he owned that hotel, without someone leading him, he''d be at a loss.


    "So soon? Wasn''t Jiangnan City''s flight delayed?" Wang Cong was well-informed. He worried Fang Jueyu wouldn''t make it in time.


    "Delayed or not, I have my own plane," Fang Jueyu boasted, "I even gave Su Lun a lift, and we sang and drank together just now."


    "Oh!" Wang Cong was unmoved. He managed several girl groups, and their members were always eager to get close to him. In this world, as long as you have money, there''s nothing you can''t do. Having a meal or singing with a big star? He, Wang Cong, would often play games with celebrities.


    Compared to that, Fang Jueyu''s private jet intrigued him even more.


    "How about giving me a ride back? It''s not often I get to fly in a private jet," Wang Cong''s family did own private jets, but they were used by Wang Lin for business trips. Wang Cong wouldn''t dare misuse them behind his father''s back.


    Private jets cost billions, even tens of billions. Even if Wang Cong could afford to buy one, maintaining it was another story. He didn''t want to put on airs just for show.


    "Sure, sure, I''ll come find you first!"


    "Okay, I''m at the hotel, just come to presidential suite 004 when you get here!"


    "Alright, see you at the hotel!" Fang Jueyu hung up the phone, "Xiao Ying sis, does the hotel have a lot of presidential suites? I thought there''d be just one!"


    "Haha, Master, a presidential suite just represents a certain class, not a number, but room numbers do have significance," Zhuang Ying explained.


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    "You mean there are several people with a higher status than Wang Cong at this hotel?"


    "Yes, room 001 is always reserved for you and is not open to the public, so this gathering has at least two people with higher status and wealth than Mr. Wang Lin!"


    "Interesting!" Fang Jueyu suddenly became even more excited about the evening''s party!


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 Chapter 68 Accident

    The deep purple sports car sped down the street. Even in such an international tourist metropolis, cars like this were rare. No matter where it went, this car was always a striking sight.


    Through casual conversation with Su Lun and others, Fang Jueyu learned that the purpose of this gathering was quite simple. It was just a friendly meet-up among the big shots in the entertainment industry. In Huaxia''s entertainment circle, only a few big players existed, and everyone needed a regular gathering to develop relationships and make the industry prosper.


    Many "Crown Princes" and "Princesses" from the entertainment industry attended this grand event with their parents, hoping to broaden their horizons. The scale was so large that bumping into a young person on the road could very well mean encountering the future successor of an entertainment company.


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    "We seem to have arrived a bit late!" As they drove into the hotel, there were almost no available parking spaces left, which made Fang Jueyu a bit frustrated. Cars were nice and all, but finding a parking spot could drive someone mad.


    "Young Master, have you ever seen someone have to find a parking space at their own hotel?" Zhuang Ying tapped her forehead. "The underground parking lot has a dedicated garage reserved for you!"


    "Huh? Is that so? Why didn''t you say earlier?" Fang Jueyu muttered. He hadn''t asked, but thinking it over, he realized he might have underestimated his own standing a bit.


    Fang Jueyu displayed his poor sense of direction to the fullest, circling the hotel for quite a while before finally finding the entrance to the underground garage.


    Just as he was about to drive the car down, a brand-new Bentley sped out of the garage. Even though Fang Jueyu''s quick reflexes allowed him to turn the steering wheel to avoid a collision, it was still unavoidable, and they crashed. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Boom!" When Fang Jueyu heard that noise, he felt a pang in his heart. He had been driving this car for less than half a month. Though its body was specially made to remain undamaged even when colliding with a mountain at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, it didn''t mean that the car wouldn''t get hurt.


    "Are you okay, Sister Ying?" Fang Jueyu turned his head to check on Zhuang Ying.


    "I''m fine!" The sudden braking had caused her lip to get slightly bitten, but fortunately, it was nothing serious.


    "Who the hell drives like that?" Fang Jueyu got out of the car, his face carrying a dangerous glint. They had been driving slowly and cautiously, without breaking any traffic rules, while the Bentley was clearly at fault.


    At this point, the owner of the Bentley also stepped out of his car. A young man and woman, likely a couple, the man was in casual attire, wearing a baseball cap, and a silver chain around his neck. His hair was dyed gray. If one had to find a word to describe him, "non-mainstream" might be the most fitting.


    The young woman was fairly attractive, but there was a pervasive air of pretentiousness about her, leaving an unpleasant impression at first glance.


    "Hey, how did you drive this?" Before Fang Jueyu could say anything, the young man accused him.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t even glance at him, walking quietly to the side of his car. Thanks to his timely maneuver, the cars only grazed each other, yet there was a long scratch near the front lights.


    Fortunately, because the car''s material was robust, it only suffered some minor deformation, though it would need some repairs.


    The Bentley, on the other hand, was almost a complete wreck where it had been hit, with a broken front light. The disparity in the cars'' quality was evident.


    "Hey, I''m talking to you! Are you mute?" The young man spoke again, suddenly spotting Zhuang Ying by Fang Jueyu''s side, his eyes narrowing slyly as if plotting something.


    "How did I drive? Isn''t that the question I should be asking you?" Fang Jueyu''s gaze turned cold. He rarely got angry, but when he did, his temper could be more formidable than anyone else''s.


    "You dared to ask me when you made my car look like this?" The young man wore a rogue expression.


    Fang Jueyu immediately laughed. How could there still be someone so hell-bent on twisting the truth in the world?


    "The speed inside the parking lot shouldn''t exceed five kilometers per hour. You were going way over that, not just five, but far beyond 50 kilometers. And you accuse others first?" Fang Jueyu said coldly.


    "Sister Ying, help me check how much the repair cost for this kind of damage would be." Although the car''s manufacturer was his own family''s business, Fang Jueyu wasn''t about to let this guy off easily.


    Zhuang Ying immediately took photos and sent them to the person in charge at the factory. It didn''t take long for a response to come back.


    "Young Master, the factory says the repair costs are around 1.28 million." Zhuang Ying said, "Oh right, in US Dollars!"


    "Did you hear that? 1.28 million dollars for the repair. Pay up!" Fang Jueyu said lazily.


    "Charging 1.28 million dollars for repairing this crappy car? Is this extortion?" The young man immediately showed a menacing face.


    "Crappy car? It''s normal if you haven''t heard of Apollo''s Sun God custom edition," Fang Jueyu knew it was unlikely he''d get the repair money, but the party lasted several more hours, and he had time to toy with this rich kid. "This car cost over 12 million dollars to build. Is 1.28 million a lot for repairs?"


    Upon hearing the price, the young man realized he had run into a hard nut. His name was Chen Qiao, and his father was Chen Rendong, a shareholder of Huay¨¹, one of the largest entertainment companies in the country. This status almost granted him sway in Huaxia''s entertainment circle, yet even Chen Rendong had never driven a sports car of such value.


    "Is this also the son of some big shot circle member?" Chen Qiao strained to search his memory for this face. Fang Jueyu''s appearance looked somewhat familiar, but he seemingly didn''t match any of the untouchable heirs he knew.


    "Could he be a star who''s just recently risen?" Even though Chen Qiao grew up in the circle, he hadn''t paid much attention to the entertainment industry, because, in the eyes of capitalists, no matter how big a star, actor, or singer was, they were just performers. As long as there were enough resources, they could nurture however many they wanted!


    And Chen Qiao had only one hobby, playing with minor celebrities. He couldn''t care less about anything else. Seeing Fang Jueyu and Zhuang Ying''s outstanding looks, it wasn''t entirely impossible.


    "Which company''s artist are you?" Chen Qiao regained a bit of confidence. "My dad is a shareholder of Huay¨¹, and if you don''t want to cause trouble for yourself, you better scram quickly!"


    "A shareholder of Huay¨¹? What''s that?" Fang Jueyu knew about Huay¨¹, but he remembered the boss''s surname should be Xiang. This guy was probably the son of a minor shareholder. But even the real boss of Huay¨¹ showed up, it wouldn''t make him flinch a bit!


    "So, you don''t plan to pay for my car?"

 Chapter 69 This Isnt the First Car Ive Smashed

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    "Kid, I advise you to take what you can get and stop there! It''s already pretty decent of me not to demand money for my car repairs!" Chen Qiao seemed not to have caught the meaning in Fang Jueyu''s words. "If you don''t appreciate what I''m offering, don''t even think about staying in the entertainment circle in the future!"


    "Sister Ying, can I borrow your mirror for a moment?" Fang Jueyu suddenly said, seemingly out of nowhere.


    "Young Master, what do you need a mirror for?" Although Zhuang Ying didn''t know what Fang Jueyu was up to, she took out her makeup mirror from her bag.


    "This idiot seems to have mistaken me for some male celebrity. I need to look in the mirror to see if I really am getting more handsome!" Fang Jueyu admired himself in the mirror. Indeed, after genetic enhancement, his features became defined and masculine. If ten points is perfect, he''d at least score an eight, right?


    "Are you messing with me?" Chen Qiao was utterly infuriated by Fang Jueyu''s flippant demeanor. "I''ll give you one more chance, pay up for the repairs and scram!"


    "Pay you for repairs?" Fang Jueyu was suddenly amused. "Did your P.E. teacher teach you law? I seriously doubt if you cheated on your driving test''s written exam!"


    Actually, Chen Qiao did have a driver''s license, but someone of his status could easily obtain one. Normally, when his minor violations were realized, no one dared to scrutinize further due to his identity. He indeed didn''t know the contents of the written exam.


    "This guy''s hopeless!" Fang Jueyu said, heading toward his car. He wanted to do something quite special; he felt like smashing a car. This time, although there wasn''t a fire ax nearby, he did have a heavy ancient sword, which would be pretty satisfying to use on a car!


    But the sword was stored in his stash space, so taking it out directly would be excessive. Thus, he pretended to search for something in the car. However, in Chen Qiao''s eyes, all this signified something else ¡ª Fang Jueyu got cold feet!


    "Tch, I thought he was some big shot rich kid, but he''s just a performer!" Chen Qiao suddenly felt confident; just a performer, no matter how wealthy, his background boss could easily deal with him if they wanted.


    Many internet famous stars and minor celebrities had ended up in his bed by this tactic, almost always successfully.


    "Hold on!" Chen Qiao raised his voice, "You think you can just leave after hitting my car?"


    Fang Jueyu paused. Why did this guy suddenly sound so assertive? He stopped his movements to see what Chen Qiao had to say.


    "So what do you want then?" Fang Jueyu stared blankly at him.


    "My car is worth over five million! It''s going to need extensive repairs, so just give me a million bucks!" Chen Qiao acted as though he was the one being slighted. "And, have this girl join me for dinner tonight as an apology, and this matter will be over. Otherwise, I''ll have your company blocklisted across all platforms!"


    Chen Qiao didn''t care which company Fang Jueyu was with. At least in his mind, there was no one Huayu Company couldn''t offend. As long as they weren''t the biggest shareholder of the top three entertainment companies, they had to give his father some face anyway. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    "You looking for trouble?" Fang Jueyu drew the line at his friends. Although Zhuang Ying was just his assistant, he already treated her as a friend. Chen Qiao''s words undoubtedly hit a sore spot with him.


    "Sister Ying, go sit in the car. The next scene might be a bit inappropriate for youngsters." Fang Jueyu pulled the ancient sword out from the car.


    Zhuang Ying was startled. She was well aware of how much stuff Fang Jueyu left with this morning. She could guarantee there absolutely wasn''t such an ancient sword in the car!


    Suddenly, she remembered something her grandfather once told her, "Xiao Ying, while working for Young Master Fang, never be surprised no matter what inconceivable things you see. Just keep everything you witness to yourself!"


    Initially, Zhuang Ying pondered what those words meant. Now, she seemed to understand a bit.


    "Xiao Yi, block all nearby surveillance. I''m going to smash this car!" Fang Jueyu dragged the ancient sword, step by step, forward.


    "You got it!" Ever since Xiao Yi joined Fang Huai, it became somewhat unruly. But since Fang Jueyu became its host, it had turned even more mischievous. Still, it executed Fang Jueyu''s commands nearly unconditionally.


    In an instant, all surrounding communication devices and surveillance were blocked. If someone stood by the monitors, they''d see the area as if hit by a flashbang, with only a blinding white light remaining.


    The ancient sword was tremendously heavy, and its scraping sound on the ground made one''s skin crawl.


    "What¡­ what are you doing?" Chen Qiao and his companion were so scared by this overwhelming presence that they involuntarily stepped back several paces.


    "You see, I''m pretty good-tempered. If you had just apologized and offered some compensation earlier, this matter would''ve been over," Fang Jueyu said, "But you shouldn''t have threatened me with those words, even if your threats mean nothing to me!"


    "Don''t do anything crazy! I-"


    "Crash!" Before he could finish, Fang Jueyu swung the ancient sword onto the car''s windshield. Weighing over a hundred pounds, even Huaxia-made tempered glass was no match. The immense impact even pushed the car several inches back.


    "Whoa, this thing''s way more effective than a fire ax!" Fang Jueyu remarked with satisfaction.


    "You dare smash my car? Do you believe¡ª"


    "Crash!" Another blow fell, this time caving in the car''s hood. "Oh, forgot to tell you, this isn''t the first car I''ve smashed. The previous guy''s still behind bars!"


    Fang Jueyu unleashed five or six more strikes, all aimed at the car''s front. To an outsider, it might have looked like a severe car accident had mangled the vehicle.


    "Xiao Yi, take care of the surveillance data for me, delete everything after the collision moment!"


    "Host, you''re really crafty!" Xiao Yi was somewhat impressed by Fang Jueyu''s cunning.


    "Heh heh, last time the guy was drunk and guilty, so naturally didn''t dare cause me more trouble," Fang Jueyu explained, "Today''s a bit different, though the speeding was his fault, the situation isn''t that dire. If he blamed me, it could cause me some hassle!"


    "All right, that''s it for now!" Fang Jueyu returned to the car, pretending to "stash" the ancient sword back. Zhuang Ying sneaked a glance, realizing the sword had miraculously vanished!


    "Definitely something shady!" Zhuang Ying''s pupils dilated and then returned to a shocked state. Nonetheless, the astonishment in her heart wasn''t easy to calm.


    "Oh, by the way, my name is Fang Jueyu. If you think you have what it takes, feel free to come after me," Fang Jueyu and Zhuang Ying got back into the car, "But you''d better think twice about what troubles it might bring! Even if your Huayu''s biggest shareholder Mr. Xiang came, I wouldn''t necessarily be afraid!"


    Fang Jueyu hit the accelerator and slowly drove into the underground parking lot.


    Chen Qiao''s expression fluctuated, staring at his half-destroyed car, lost in thought.


    "Young Master Qiao, just let him walk away like that?" Chen Qiao''s companion tugged at his sleeve.


    "Not a chance!" Chen Qiao felt a deep heartache looking at his half-wrecked car but wouldn''t call the police. In their circle, an unwritten rule was that heir conflicts must be resolved privately. If he reported it, he''d be ridiculed by those around him. Actually, Fang Jueyu didn''t even need Xiao Yi to do what it did.


    "So, what do we do?"


    "We''re going to find Young Master Xiang!"


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 Chapter 70 Undermining the Foundation

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    "What a mood killer, coming to the party all happy-go-lucky only to have a stupid trust-fund idiot ruin it!" Fang Jueyu parked the car in the underground garage. He looked at the scratch and felt a pang in his heart, even wishing it was a wound on himself instead.


    "Young master, you seemed to really enjoy smashing that car just now!" Zhuang Ying teased, especially after seeing Fang Jueyu''s intimidating demeanor and tone when he heard Chen Qiao''s rude words.


    "It was satisfying, but I''m afraid it might bring some trouble later." Fang Jueyu didn''t think that spoiled rich brats like that would just quietly retreat after taking a loss.


    "Are you scared, young master?"


    "Scared? Scared of him, my foot!" If that nameless trust-fund kid dared to cause trouble, Fang Jueyu had enough financial and influential power to thoroughly crush him.


    As for sneaky tactics? The whole hotel belonged to Fang Jueyu. How could the security guards there be just for show? His superior physical fitness was enough to take on several at a time, so he really wasn''t worried.


    "Hey, Fang Jueyu, over here!" Wang Cong was already at the hotel, waving at Fang Jueyu.


    "You sure arrived early!" Fang Jueyu punched him lightly on the chest.


    "I got here yesterday," Wang Cong rubbed his chest, thinking how strong this guy''s punch was. "And who might this lovely lady be..."


    "Oh, this is my assistant, Zhuang Ying. Last time you came, she had some errands, so she wasn''t around. Today, in this unfamiliar place, I couldn''t have managed without someone to assist me!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "Wow, you sure know how to nab an enviable female assistant!" Wang Cong complimented Zhuang Ying, "Miss Zhuang, your outfit today is definitely not inferior to any of the actresses attending the banquet!"


    "Thank you for the exaggeration, Mr. Wang!" Zhuang Ying handled high society events with ease, contrasting Fang Jueyu''s more rustic demeanor.


    "So, are you interested in joining my company? I can definitely offer you a satisfying salary!" Wang Cong directly attempted to poach her in front of Fang Jueyu.


    "Come on, Wang, I''m not scaring you, but if you can offer a higher salary than me, I''ll split a durian with my bare hands at this banquet today!" Fang Jueyu said confidently. After all, Zhuang Ying wasn''t just earning a basic salary¡ªshe had her share in the portion of businesses overseen by the Zhuang Family, which was an astronomical sum.


    "That''s quite the wager!" Wang Cong was taken aback. He had witnessed Fang Jueyu''s financial prowess and reckoned even selling himself might not be enough to poach this assistant.


    "Old Fang, just between us, how much do you pay her annually?" Wang Cong leaned over to Fang Jueyu''s ear.


    "Not much, just a few billion US Dollars!"


    "Damn! You outdo me!" Wang Cong was at a loss for words. Even combining his entire net worth, he might not have tens of billions of US Dollars; he even considered asking if Fang Jueyu needed another assistant.


    "By the way, you seem a bit off. What happened? Something troubling you? Tell me so I can have a laugh!" Wang Cong grinned mischievously.


    "Nothing much, just that a brainless trust-fund kid crashed into my car when I was parking earlier!"


    "Was it the Sun God?" Wang Cong asked.


    Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "That jerk did it? If it were me, I''d bash his head in!" Wang Cong had been eyeing that car for a long time.


    "I don''t know him, probably a bigwig''s son from the entertainment circle, just a minor issue. Besides, I already smashed his car!"


    "You smashed another one?" Wang Cong burst out laughing, "Impressive!"


    "But be careful!" Wang Cong cautioned, "These people have more than just money. Their connections are extensive, with both power and influence. They might use some unique tactics against you, so stay alert."


    "Alright, it''s just a trust-fund kid, not worth my concern," Fang Jueyu handed his luggage to the staff who came to receive him, "Make sure my luggage is put in Room 001!"


    "001?" Wang Cong seemed to overhear something significant, "What, you booked Room 001?"


    This hotel had ten presidential suites, but not just anyone could book them. While the room specifications were the same, they assigned room numbers based on the guests'' prestige after receiving bookings.


    Wang Cong had come with Wang Lin, yet even Wang Lin could only book Room 004.


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    The occupant of Room 003 was known to them, the major shareholder of Huayu Company, Mr. Xiang Lingyue. While he''d lag behind Wang Lin in terms of wealth, his network was undoubtedly stronger, so staying in Room 003 made sense.


    The owner of Room 002, until now, remained unknown to him¡ªjust a woman''s identity. For someone to rank above Xiang Lingyue, she must not be ordinary.


    "Hold on, you''re not going to tell me that this hotel is also yours, are you?" Wang Cong suddenly had a hunch, based on past experiences, that nine out of ten times, his guess was right.


    "You got it!" Fang Jueyu added, "But it''s not just this hotel; even the Billions International owning it is mine. Whenever you need a place to stay, just mention my name, and you''ll get a hefty discount!"


    "You, my friend, always manage to surprise people." Familiar with Fang Jueyu''s ubiquitous enterprise chain, this time Wang Cong only mildly flinched. Earning billions from financial investments alone every year, Fang Jueyu''s wealth had long surpassed his imagination.


    "By the way, want to drop by my place? Even my dad wants to meet you!"


    "Huh?" Fang Jueyu was genuinely startled this time.


    Wang Lin''s father was known for a famous quote, "Set a small goal first: make a billion!" Almost everyone knew Wang Lin. To be fair, Wang Lin was indeed a master in investing and business; he established such a vast commercial empire. Suddenly having to meet someone like that, Fang Jueyu felt a bit nervous.


    "What are you afraid of? Maybe you''re even richer than my dad?"


    "It''s not about the money!" Fang Jueyu replied with a wry smile. He was indeed wealthier, but that kind of presence built from years of business experience wasn''t something he could match easily.


    "Isn''t this Mr. Wang?" As Fang Jueyu hesitated about meeting Wang Lin, a young man around twenty-seven or twenty-eight walked over. Beside him stood a person Fang Jueyu was all too familiar with¡ªthe very trust-fund kid he had just smashed the car of.


    Earlier, Chen Qiao had been all high and mighty, but now he stood respectfully behind this young man, implying this young man''s identity was far from ordinary.


    "Xiang You? Long time no see!" Wang Cong shook hands with him.


    Xiang You, the only son of Huayu''s boss, Xiang Lingyue, was the Crown Prince of the entertainment industry. Chen Qiao was merely a shareholder''s son, naturally inferior in status to him.


    Privately, Wang Cong''s relationship with Xiang You was pretty good. The two of them and the son of that big shot from Yanjing, Mr. Qin''s son, were dubbed the three major rich kids of Huaxia. However, being called "rich kids" here wasn''t derogatory. While they did leverage family resources, they also genuinely excelled, unlike the idly rich kids who do nothing.


    The moment Chen Qiao saw Fang Jueyu, his eyes turned red. He whispered a few words into Xiang You''s ear, and the smile on Xiang You''s face instantly froze...


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 Chapter 71 Hua Entertainment is Just a Little Brother

    "Young Master Wang, who''s this?" Xiang You asked after hearing what Chen Qiao said, looking at Fang Jueyu with an unfriendly expression. Judging by their identities, Fang Jueyu seemed like one of Wang Cong''s "lackeys." He was probably either the son of a minor shareholder in Wang Lin''s group or one of his artists.


    "Oh, he''s a friend of mine. His name is Fang Jueyu. Young Master Xiang, you must have heard of him," Wang Cong seemed unaware of the hint of hostility in Xiang You''s eyes. "Old Fang, this is Young Master Xiang You, the son of Mr. Xiang Lingyue, chairman of Huayu."


    "Hello, nice to meet you!" Fang Jueyu said in that typical, formal social manner.


    In reality, he had never heard of Xiang You before; he learned the name from his roommate, Cheng Kai.


    Cheng Kai really liked a female celebrity, and not long ago, Xiang You not only announced a relationship with her but quickly registered their marriage and held a wedding. The so-called "enemy for life" made Cheng Kai grit his teeth in hatred toward Xiang You, and that''s how Fang Jueyu came to know of him.


    "I just heard about Mr. Fang for the first time too!" Xiang You didn''t even extend his hand, leaving Fang Jueyu''s hand hanging in the air, something that publicly disgraces someone in social interactions.


    Earlier, Cheng Qiao had exaggerated Fang Jueyu''s words. Fang Jueyu had said that even if Xiang Lingyue were called, it wouldn''t make a difference. This got to Xiang You as if Fang Jueyu simply didn''t care about Xiang Lingyue. How could Xiang You show a friendly face in such a context?


    In this era, there were very few people who weren''t online. Naturally, Xiang You knew about Fang Jueyu. Although Wang Cong repeatedly tweeted about how rich Fang Jueyu was, most only thought he might have more personal wealth than Wang Cong, never imagining that even Wang Lin''s wealth was nowhere near Fang Jueyu''s.


    Huaxia''s rich list had been stable for many years, with only slight fluctuations at most. As Huayu''s future successor, someone like Fang Jueyu wasn''t someone Xiang You took seriously. In contrast, Wang Cong, the heir of Wang Lin, was worth his attention because of his family''s vast business.


    "That''s the guy behind him with white hair whose car I smashed!" Fang Jueyu whispered to Wang Cong. "Probably that lapdog exaggerated something, and now he''s here to cause me trouble."


    "Young Master Xiang, I think there might be some misunderstanding between you and my friend!" Wang Cong had no intention of clashing with Xiang You. This was a big gathering in the entertainment circle, and as the Crown Prince of that circle, Xiang You had considerable influence, at least making this place his domain today.


    "Wang Cong, we all care about face," Xiang You changed his tone when addressing Wang Cong. "Chen Qiao''s father is a shareholder of our Huayu. Your friend smashing Chen Qiao''s car is like slapping Huayu''s face. This can''t just be brushed off." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So what does Young Master Xiang plan to do?" Wang Cong''s tone had slightly softened. Xiang You was about the same age as him but had achieved far more impressive results. Naturally, Wang Cong wasn''t afraid of competing with him in business.


    However, in terms of connections and relationships, he certainly couldn''t match Xiang You. If conflict could be avoided, he certainly hoped so, even if Fang Jueyu might end up at a slight disadvantage.


    "Here''s what we''ll do. Out of respect for you, have him apologize to Chen Qiao and compensate for the car repairs, and let''s call it even. We can also make a new friend. What do you think?"


    Based on first impressions, Xiang You believed Wang Cong held a dominant position in his relationship with Fang Jueyu. Therefore, his tone was more like negotiating with Wang Cong, not even considering Fang Jueyu''s attitude and thoughts.


    "There''s no room for negotiation?" Wang Cong asked once more.


    Xiang You shook his head directly. Behind him, Chen Qiao''s face was filled with smug satisfaction, as if he was already sure of victory.


    "Forget it. I won''t get involved in this!" Wang Cong gave an answer that took Xiang You by surprise. He had expected Wang Cong to either agree or disagree. What did "not getting involved" mean?


    "You''re not going to handle your own guy?" Xiang You asked directly.


    "He''s not my guy," Fang Jueyu patted Wang Cong''s shoulder, signaling him it wasn''t necessary to interfere. Wang Cong had already given all the face he could, but Xiang You didn''t appreciate it, so Fang Jueyu decided to handle it himself.


    "The speed limit in the parking lot is 5 kilometers per hour. That guy behind you called Chen Qiao was driving way over that limit. It was he who hit my car, not the other way around!"


    "Second, I warned him. Apologize and compensate, and I''d forget it. But he not only threatened me, he also verbally harassed my assistant. I think if Young Master Xiang were in my position, you wouldn''t tolerate such provocation either, right?"


    "Are you trying to reason with me?" Xiang You sneered, thinking it laughable to reason in their circle. Right or wrong, they usually resolved matters by their status.


    "I know people like you typically don''t reason, but I''m a person who likes to persuade with reason, so let''s talk about it first!"


    "Let''s say it''s Chen Qiao''s fault then," Xiang You didn''t care about that; he only cared about his person being humiliated and his company''s face being disregarded, nothing more.


    "So if we''re apologizing and compensating, he should compensate me, right?"


    "Chen Qiao, is that what happened?" Xiang You directly looked at Chen Qiao.


    His gaze was like an X-ray, seeming to penetrate all of Chen Qiao''s little thoughts. In their circle, without a certain bravery and means, no matter how strong the background, one would be eaten alive.


    "Yes... that''s what happened."


    "Apologize, compensate!" Xiang You spoke in an undeniably firm tone.


    "Young Master Xiang, this..."


    "You won''t listen to me?" Xiang You''s tone became increasingly stern.


    Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu exchanged glances, curious about what Xiang You was up to with Chen Qiao. Why suddenly demand Chen Qiao apologize to him? Typical scripts weren''t written like this!


    "Sorry," Chen Qiao stepped forward, speaking with a slightly unwilling tone. "I''ll transfer the compensation for hitting your car to your account shortly."


    Fang Jueyu directly gave a string of numbers, which was his account number. Chen Qiao made a call, and soon the money was in the account. As the son of one of Huayu''s shareholders, he could manage a few hundred thousand.


    "Young Master Xiang is quite reasonable after all." Although Fang Jueyu still felt something was off, Xiang You''s attitude changed too swiftly. Still, it seemed there was no trap. "Since we''re even now, we won''t disturb you further."


    "Wait!" Xiang You called out, "Since you''ve settled things with Chen Qiao, let''s settle what''s between us now!"


    A slight curve appeared at the corner of Fang Jueyu''s mouth. Indeed, it wasn''t going to be that simple.


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    "You smashed Chen Qiao''s car and insulted our Huayu Company. Shouldn''t we settle this account?"


    "So what does Young Master Xiang mean?" These rich young masters didn''t lack money or women, but they did care a lot about their reputation.


    "At the banquet, toast to me and apologize!"


    Upon hearing this, Wang Cong''s face changed first. In that circle, doing so was equivalent to admitting defeat, being a sign of submission. Despite seeing someone like Wang Cong, Young Master Xiang meant to make Fang Jueyu publicly humiliated.


    Fang Jueyu had just started a media company. In this business territory, he might not have a place to stand anymore.


    "A car is just a car, smashed and that''s it," Fang Jueyu said nonchalantly. "As for your Huayu Company, I really don''t care. Frankly, in my eyes, your Huayu is just a little brother!"

 Chapter 72 Its Your Turn Now

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    "Good, very good!" Xiang You''s chest heaved violently. As the leader of one of the three major entertainment companies in Huaxia, no one had ever dared to evaluate Huayu with such words before. This was the first time Xiang You had heard such brazen words.


    "Wang Cong, his family should be a shareholder in your group too, right? I''ll tell my father about this. If you don''t want our families to become enemies, you should know what to do, right?" Because of Fang Jueyu, Xiang You''s attitude toward Wang Cong was not friendly.


    "Xiang You, I''m afraid you''re threatening the wrong person. Fang Jueyu is not part of our group," Wang Cong said, "Even if you pressure our family, it won''t do any good! And do you think so little of me, Wang Cong? Even if he were part of our group, I, Wang Cong, wouldn''t sell out a friend for my own benefit!"


    "I wonder if Young Master Fang has the courage to say what kind of business his family is in?" Xiang You was already blatantly declaring war. If Fang Jueyu''s background couldn''t compare to his, as soon as he dared to say his family''s business, it would likely face immediate strikes.


    "Oh, you want to know what my family does?" Fang Jueyu smiled calmly.


    At this moment, Zhuang Ying had just finished packing and came downstairs. She naturally stood behind Fang Jueyu. She knew Xiang You and, seeing Chen Qiao behind him, she understood what was happening.


    "What''s wrong? Is Young Master Fang afraid to say?" Xiang You pressed aggressively, "Turns out you''re only this bold, but it doesn''t matter if you don''t say it. I''ll soon investigate clearly anyway!" S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Well..." Fang Jueyu scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "It''s not that I''m afraid to say, it''s just that my family has so many industries, I don''t know where to start!"


    Wang Cong rolled his eyes. He knew Fang Jueyu was at it again, but then he put on a gloating expression. He couldn''t be the only one suffering Fang Jueyu''s blows every day; it was only right for Xiang You to feel what it was like to be slapped in the face with money.


    "Sister Ying, why don''t you tell him? I don''t even know how many businesses we have!" Fang Jueyu shrugged, then walked behind Zhuang Ying.


    "Mr. Fang''s enterprises span various industries. In the retail sector, Mr. Fang holds 72.5% shares of the Volco Group. In the energy sector, he holds 49% of Huaxia Petrochemical, 68.5% of the Saudi Kingdom. In the automotive industry, Mr. Fang owns over 50% shares of ten well-known brands."


    "Moreover, Mr. Fang is also the largest shareholder, apart from national shares, in companies such as the United States'' Waigu Company and Swiss Glencore Mining!"


    ...


    Zhuang Ying listed a long string, but it seemed she hadn''t even covered a small part. Even Fang Jueyu was a bit dumbfounded upon hearing it. He actually had so many enterprises! It felt as if everything on Earth was nearly his.


    But it wasn''t difficult to understand. His ancestors had obtained Xiao Yi, an intelligent system from a distant universe, thousands of years ago, even when many countries hadn''t yet emerged. The wealth accumulated over such a long period was incalculable even by themselves.


    "Alright, alright, you''re going to scare the kids if you go on!" Fang Jueyu interrupted Zhuang Ying.


    "Young Master, I haven''t even mentioned a fifth of your enterprises!" Zhuang Ying, perhaps mischievously tutored by Fang Jueyu, secretly gave him a playful look.


    "Hahaha, Young Master Xiang, I know you''re planning to attack my industries. Now that I''ve told you, where do you plan to start?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    Cheng Qiao was already stunned, but Xiang You didn''t seem to waver. Many of the enterprises Zhuang Ying mentioned were leading enterprises in various global fields. If it were one or two, it might be believable, but to believe he was the largest shareholder in so many top industries, did he look like a fool?


    "Do you believe everything he says?" Xiang You glared at Chen Qiao.


    "What? Young Master Xiang seems a bit unbelieving?" Fang Jueyu chuckled, "How about this, I''ve reported my enterprises, now it''s your turn!"


    Xiang You seemed to want to say something, but his mouth moved, yet he said nothing.


    "Oh, I''ll just ask Baidu, it''s not all that troublesome!" Fang Jueyu directly took out his phone and started searching Xiang You''s name.


    "Xiang You, the only son of Huayu Chairman Xiang Lingyue, Chairman of Stars Fashion Apparel Group, Chairman of Platinum Electronic Technology..."


    "Hmm, let''s start with these two!" Fang Jueyu said to Zhuang Ying, "Sister Ying, is there a way to make him collapse in a moment?"


    "Hahaha, Young Master, you''re too mischievous! Leave it to me!" Zhuang Ying immediately took out her phone and went aside, contacting someone unknown.


    Xiang You''s face changed instantly. He had heard Fang Jueyu''s words; he intended to attack his industries in fashion and electronic technology!


    Although he had just started these two fields, they were by no means comparable to ordinary small companies. How could a phone call make his companies have problems? How was that possible?


    Three minutes later, Zhuang Ying came back, smiling at Fang Jueyu, "Young Master, it''s done. In three minutes tops, his expression will definitely change!"


    Fang Jueyu immediately pulled out his phone to open the camera function, "Then I must record this moment quickly!"


    The atmosphere suddenly became tense on both sides. There were no swords drawn, but the weight was immense.


    Just as Zhuang Ying said, in less than three minutes, Xiang You''s phone rang. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire


    His whole body jerked as if struck by something.


    "Answer it, Young Master Xiang!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "I really don''t believe it!" Xiang You snorted coldly, directly grabbing his phone. This number was from the person in charge of overseas channels for Stars Fashion Apparel.


    "Young Master Xiang, something happened!"


    "What happened? Calm down and speak slowly!" Xiang You glanced at Fang Jueyu, and that look suddenly made him feel a chill run down his spine.


    "All our supply channels have been cut off! For some reason, those suppliers just called one after another to end cooperation with us! Even the stores selling our products have removed all our items from the shelves!"


    "How can this be? We had huge penalties when signing the contracts; aren''t they afraid of that?"


    "This... this is what puzzles me the most. They all immediately transferred the penalty fees to us; although it''s a substantial figure, without these channels, we can''t proceed with further production!"


    "Impressive!" Fang Jueyu gave Zhuang Ying a thumbs-up. Through Xiao Yi, he clearly heard the phone conversation. Zhuang Ying''s single call actually severed Xiang You''s raw material and sales channels!


    As for those penalty fees, Fang Jueyu was not in the least worried about losing money. If he had the chance to spend money, he''d be even happier!


    Before long, the person in charge of Platinum Electronic Technology also brought similar news. Not only that, several financial groups started acquiring shares of the two companies!


    "How could this..." Xiang You''s phone dropped to the ground with a slap. If he still didn''t understand Fang Jueyu''s power now, then he was truly a fool!


    Just one call could make almost every company cooperating with his companies at home and abroad cut ties. How terrifying was this wealth and power?


    "Alright, Young Master Xiang, these things are just trivial to you. Consider this a warning," Fang Jueyu said coldly, "You can save face, but you need to know who you''re dealing with!"


    "Let''s go, Old Wang. Don''t keep your dad waiting!" Fang Jueyu walked past the stunned Xiang You.


    "Also, you''d better stay away from such people. They''ll catch you off guard one day!"


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 Chapter 73 First Set a Small Goal

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    "Hey, Old Fang, you''re amazing!" Wang Cong immediately gave him a thumbs-up as the three walked into the elevator.


    Although their private relationship was quite good, Wang Cong had suffered losses in the business field at the hands of Xiang You more than once. It was the first time he saw Xiang You being hit like this.


    In just a few minutes, the supply and sales channels of Xiang You''s two listed companies were cut off. His stock price would plummet soon, resulting in asset shrinkage. This wasn''t a small loss because these two companies accounted for almost half of Xiang You''s revenue.


    "Sister Ying, how did you do it?" Fang Jueyu asked. "Even with my extensive business network, it''s impossible to instantly identify all partners of those two companies, right?"


    "Young master, you might not know, but a long time ago, the Fang Family established a massive intelligence organization. We also have a huge database. Almost nothing is untraceable if you want to know it. I just made a few calls to that organization."


    "Is this thing similar to the FBI?" Fang Jueyu asked casually.


    "You underestimate our intelligence organization. It was established in the Tang Dynasty. Our people are everywhere in the business world, political world, and academia. We can find whatever the FBI can find, and even with more detail. What they can''t find, we still know!"


    "Young master, don''t underestimate the power of the Fang Family. You''d be amazed by many things if you knew about them!"


    "Old Fang, your family isn''t one of those great families that have been around for thousands of years, is it?" Wang Cong seemed to hear something incredible from Zhuang Ying''s words.


    An intelligence organization that had been established since the Tang Dynasty was at least a thousand years old. It had survived dynasties, wars, and yet its power today was not exaggerated.


    The hotel elevator was the scenic type. Looking out, you could see the blue sea and golden beach, washing away most of the earlier unpleasantness.


    Fang Jueyu''s mindset had undergone subtle changes without him realizing it. If it were him before, he would never have taken such a strong stance in the conflict with Xiang You. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Walking through the luxurious corridor, the three arrived at Presidential Suite 004. After knocking on the door, a woman in her thirties, dressed in professional attire, opened it.


    "Xiao Cong, did you go out to play again?" The woman''s tone was filled with doting love.


    "I didn''t. I went to pick up a friend!" Wang Cong seemed a bit fearful of the woman.


    "This is my sister, Lu Yeqian!" Wang Cong introduced. "Sister Qian, this is my friend Fang Jueyu. My dad asked me to invite him over for a visit."


    "Hello!" Lu Yeqian extended her hand generously.


    "Hello." Fang Jueyu looked at Wang Cong in confusion. He had never heard that Wang Cong had a sister. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Chat among yourselves. I have to run an errand!" Lu Yeqian apologized politely and left.


    "Hey, Old Wang, how come I didn''t know you had a sister? Is she some kind of secret fling your dad had?" Fang Jueyu teased with a mischievous grin.


    "Don''t talk nonsense!" Wang Cong glared at Fang Jueyu. "I have no blood relation with Sister Qian. She is a friend of my dad''s from his entrepreneurial days. Sister Qian''s parents passed away early, and my dad adopted her. But we are like family."


    "So that''s the story." It was surprising to find out such a story about Wang Cong''s family.


    The suite had a study room where a middle-aged man was practicing calligraphy at the desk. His strokes were strong and powerful, obviously showing many years of practice.


    "Dad, I''ve brought over Mr. Fang." Despite Wang Cong''s usual laid-back demeanor, he acted quite obediently before his father, Wang Lin.


    "Oh, Mr. Fang is here?" Wang Lin put down his pen immediately. Although Fang Jueyu was of the same generation as Wang Cong, and it was perfectly fine for him to call him Young Fang, Fang Jueyu''s identity made it impossible for him to treat him as a junior.


    "You step out first. I have something to discuss with Mr. Fang," Wang Lin said to Wang Cong.


    "Dad, do we need to be so formal?" Wang Cong was reluctant.


    "Hm?"


    "Okay, okay, I''ll go! I''ll go!" Seeing Wang Lin''s stern expression, Wang Cong backed down at once. He feared nothing but his father, Wang Lin.


    "Mr. Fang, please have a seat!" Wang Lin welcomed Fang Jueyu to sit down. "Wang Cong has been spoiled by his mother. If he offends you sometimes, please don''t take it to heart."


    "You''re too kind, Mr. Wang. Wang Cong and I are peers; we''re also friends. There''s no such thing as offending or not offending," Fang Jueyu found Wang Lin''s demeanor rather strange. Despite being an elder, Wang Lin was way too polite.


    "I heard that you and Wang Cong are planning to build a film city larger than Hengdian?"


    "Mr. Wang, please don''t call me Mr. Fang anymore. Let me call you Uncle Wang, and you can call me Xiao Fang." Fang Jueyu insisted.


    "Hahaha, alright, I won''t be formal, then." Wang Lin showed a hint of pleased surprise. Although he was the descendant of a certain someone, Fang Jueyu didn''t seem to have any airs.


    "We''re just goofing around a little!" Fang Jueyu replied lightly.


    "That''s no small affair," Wang Lin had an assessment done. This project would require an investment of at least 80 billion yuan. If that was just goofing around, then nothing in the world qualified as a major undertaking.


    "I had someone evaluate it. Although the initial investment is huge, once it''s completed, relying on income from tourism and the film industry, the cost can be recovered in five to eight years. You truly are a business genius!"


    "Ah?" Fang Jueyu was taken aback. He hadn''t thought about any profits. He just wanted to spend more money this year. Suddenly, he was labelled a business genius?


    Even so, there weren''t many who could afford such a substantial amount. In the business world, profit always comes from capital. Rich people making money easily leads to the serious income disparity of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.


    "Xiao Fang, I mainly wanted to ask you for a favor this time," Wang Lin said earnestly. "As you know, Wang Cong has never been interested in our family business. He hopes to achieve something in his field of interest. So, as a father, I respect his choice and ask you to help him where you can."


    "Uncle Wang, you''re too polite. Wang Cong and I are friends, just supporting each other."


    "It''s great you think this way. Being friends with you is a blessing for Wang Cong!" Wang Lin''s mood improved significantly. "By the way, I heard you''re still in college? Have you thought about your future plans?"


    "Hmm..." Fang Jueyu pondered seriously for a moment. "I''ve set a small goal for myself, to become the world''s richest person first!"


    Several lines appeared on Wang Lin''s forehead. He could tell Fang Jueyu was mimicking his words. His meme videos could still be found on various websites, only Fang Jueyu''s tone was even bolder!


    "Host, you are actually the world''s richest person already. If you revealed some of your assets, your name would immediately top the Forbes list." Xiao Yi told Fang Jueyu.


    "Shut up! Can''t I pretend a bit more?"


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 Chapter 74 The Legend of the Old Fang Family

    "By the way, Uncle Wang, if you don''t mind me asking, do you know my father?" Fang Jueyu recalled that conversation with Wang Cong, where a private plane modified from an armed helicopter was up for auction, and Wang Lin was present. He also seemed to recognize his father.


    "In the business world, who doesn''t know your father?" Wang Lin laughed, "But your father never shows up in public, probably because he doesn''t like to be disturbed. Except for those around him, no one has ever seen his face, and there''s not been a single photo of him taken!"


    "So mysterious?" Fang Jueyu hadn''t realized his father liked to play at being mysterious.


    "Not just your father, even your ancestors have never appeared in public," Wang Lin reminded him, "Although you''re quite famous online now, it''s best not to easily expose your connection with your family."


    "Why? Do we have enemies?"


    "In business, the battlefield is the marketplace. How could anyone in business not have enemies?" It''s quite common in business¡ªsome people may appear warm on the surface but might secretly wish ill upon your family.


    "It''s not just that. Business is business, and while things can''t get too extreme, your family is not just simple business." Wang Lin''s tone turned serious.


    "Before Wang Cong knew you, even I didn''t know your family name. Of course, not many people know about your family''s existence either. We usually refer to the current heir as ''The One,''" Wang Lin said, "You probably know there was an auction your father and I attended."


    "Yes, I know. Wang Cong mentioned it to me."


    "At that auction, almost everyone on the Forbes list was there, including the Morgan family and the Chaiert family, because they got word your father would attend that auction! Do you know what happened afterward?"


    "Someone tried to take down my dad?" Fang Jueyu naturally thought of this possibility.


    "Exactly!"


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    "Such a thing really happened?" Fang Jueyu was greatly shocked. He thought he was just here to chat with Wang Lin and ended up receiving such astonishing news.


    "And guess what happened in the end?" Wang Lin asked with a mysterious look.


    "I''m guessing those people were wiped out!" Although Fang Jueyu didn''t know how powerful his father had become after his potential was unlocked as Xiao Yi described, the fact that he was still alive said it all.


    "How did you know? Did your father tell you?" Although it might be that Fang Jueyu''s father had a very strong team of bodyguards, escaping unscathed under such a siege would have been very difficult.


    "I was just guessing!"


    "You guessed right. All those mercenaries, assassins, and mystery figures disappeared," Wang Lin narrated in a story-like tone. "When we sent people out to investigate, they reported back that half of a nearby island was shattered, with bits of blood scattered on the rocks belonging to different people!" S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ha, a bunch of fools, trying to assassinate Fang Huai, isn''t this just asking for death?" Xiao Yi''s disdainful voice sounded in Fang Jueyu''s ear.


    "Xiao Yi, do you know what happened then?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Want to see? Call me Daddy!"


    "Screw you! Don''t get carried away. Say it again and I''ll end my life, leaving you without a host!"


    That line usually worked to threaten Xiao Yi, and instantly, the events from years ago played out in Fang Jueyu''s mind.


    The auction was held on a large private island, and at that time, Fang Huai was on a private plane leaving when a shoulder-launched surface-to-air rocket directly hit the rotor of his helicopter.


    However, the helicopter didn''t crash immediately and instead slowly descended to the ground, enveloped in a golden light. Seeing this, Fang Jueyu seemed to hear the sound of Newton turning in his grave.


    Wearing a tank top, beach shorts, and slippers, Fang Huai emerged with disheveled hair from the helicopter, and the pilot seemed to have passed out. As soon as he stepped onto the island''s beach, hundreds of people surrounded him.


    "Dog, block the entire island for me!" Fang Huai spoke in a slick tone.


    "Dog? Who''s Dog?"


    "That''s me!" Xiao Yi reluctantly replied. At that time, Fang Huai''s potential development had reached a ridiculously high level. At least Xiao Yi''s abilities couldn''t counter him, and there was nothing it could do about the nickname.


    In almost an instant, a metal frenzy, accompanied by some whistling bullets, enveloped Fang Huai''s body. This scene probably could only be recreated by a Hollywood special effects team.


    However, a more astonishing scene occurred¡ªthe bullets all stopped a few meters away from Fang Huai, then followed their original trajectory and shot into the mercenaries and assassins themselves.


    "Holy crap! Awesome!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but shout out loud. Luckily, it was just in his thought process with Xiao Yi, or else he might have scared Wang Lin half to death!


    "Poof!" A cloud of mist exploded above Fang Huai''s head, and a middle-aged man dressed like a Ninja, wielding a samurai sword, stabbed down towards his head.


    Afterward, all sorts of others appeared¡ªsome spitting fire, some spraying acid, some with immense strength, some turning invisible¡ªjust like the Calabash Brothers.


    "What the heck? Are these people even human?"


    "Of course, they are. They''ve activated a part of their potential through drugs or external stimulation. In your terms, they''d be called superpower users!"


    "My God! Such people really exist?"


    "Yes, and there are many!"


    But how could those mixed methods stand against someone like Fang Huai who had fully unlocked his potential? It seemed like he was just toying with them until Cao Lan called him on the phone.


    "Host, the mistress is calling you. Do you want to answer?"


    "Answer, answer, I wouldn''t dare not to!" Fang Huai leisurely answered Cao Lan''s call thanks to Xiao Yi.


    "Darling! Where have you run off to? Don''t you know there''s a parent-teacher meeting for your son tonight?" Cao Lan''s roar blasted from the phone.


    Fang Huai stood trembling with his phone in hand while those assassins and Superpower Users looked as if they were facing a feared enemy and didn''t dare to advance.


    "Sorry, honey, I''ll be back right away!" Fang Huai hung up the phone with a helpless smile. "It must be that rascal who flunked his exams again, otherwise they wouldn''t call me for the parent-teacher meeting!"


    An intense energy burst forth from Fang Huai, centered on him. Half of the island seemed to evaporate instantly, leaving only Fang Huai and the unconscious pilot in the helicopter intact.


    Fang Huai lifted the helicopter with one hand and then flew into the sky like an immortal.


    "This... am I watching a fantasy movie?" Fang Jueyu''s expression became dazed.


    "Xiao Fang, what''s wrong?" At this point, Fang Jueyu''s awareness had returned to reality, and his unusual expression caught Wang Lin''s attention.


    "Oh, nothing, just really surprised by what you just said."


    Now Fang Jueyu finally understood why, on that day during the parent-teacher meeting, all the other parents were in suits and ties, while Fang Huai was in shorts and slippers. For that, he got scolded by the teacher. Turns out such a thing had happened!


    "After that, no one dared to probe into your family''s affairs. It''s become a silent taboo that everyone knows," remembering the shocked expressions of those who brought back the news, Wang Lin said with clarity.


    "It turns out the world still speaks of the legend of our old Fang family!" A sense of pride rose in Fang Jueyu''s heart.

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    "Little Yi, if I want to become as strong as my dad, how long will it take?" The scene just now got Fang Jueyu''s blood boiling.


    "That depends on your talent and opportunities," Xiao Yi replied, "Once you gain level one access, that''s about when you can start formally learning the method of potential guidance."


    "How long did it take my dad?"


    "It took Mr. Fang Huai about 15 years or so to reach that level," Xiao Yi said, "He also got me when he was about 20, much like you. That''s when he learned about the family assets. A few years he spent just playing around, or he could''ve done it sooner."


    "Xiao Fang, it''s getting late, and the banquet is about to start!"


    The conversation with Wang Lin lasted a full hour, and it was already close to six o''clock. The dinner party was about to begin soon. As one of the more important guests today, he certainly couldn''t be late.


    "You finally came out!" Seeing Wang Lin and Fang Jueyu come out of the study, Wang Cong hurried over to ask, "What did my old man talk to you about for so long?"


    "You''re really a curious baby!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but find it funny to see Wang Cong scratching his head, "It was nothing much, just your dad wanting me to take you along in business."


    "Tch, come on. You only know how to spend money; what do you know about making it?" Wang Cong said disdainfully. Although he wasn''t some business genius, he did manage to multiply Wang Lin''s money several times over in just a few years, which indeed took some skill.


    "Fine, forget it. That''s just what your dad said," Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes, "The film city we are planning, your dad had someone calculate it, and once it''s built, it can earn over ten billion each year. Can you handle that?"


    "That much?" Wang Cong had considered this point, but there seemed to be quite a gap between his profit analysis and Wang Lin''s. Although Fang Jueyu was extravagant with his spending, he didn''t invest in meaningless things. This billion-dollar investment was really money making money!


    "Let''s go, it''s almost six, let''s hurry and see those live celebrities!" Fang Jueyu pushed him out of the room eagerly.


    "Are you saying you can see dead celebrities?" Wang Cong mumbled as he followed Wang Lin out.


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    Lu Yeqian and Zhuang Ying helplessly exchanged glances. These two were indeed quite the characters. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As they passed room 002, the door happened to open at the same time, and both Fang Jueyu and Wang Cong deliberately paused.


    They originally thought that someone of that status should be a middle-aged person in their forties or fifties, but the person who came out was young and beautiful beyond their imagination, looking about twenty-five years old, a woman''s most beautiful age, and most charming.


    "Is she the owner of this room?" Fang Jueyu noticed she took the room card when she left, indicating there was likely no one else inside.


    "Should be!" Wang Cong nodded, "Strange, such a young woman having more status than my dad and Xiang Lingyue?"


    "Have you seen her before?"


    "No, I didn''t know there was such a young woman entrepreneur in the country." Wang Cong shook his head, certain he had never seen this woman anywhere.


    "Let''s go check it out!" The two quickly followed her, but what they saw stunned them. As the woman entered the elevator, Wang Lin actually stepped aside voluntarily, keeping a straight face, and his demeanor turned much more rigid.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t notice that when the woman saw him, there was a very subtle change in her gaze.


    With Wang Lin acting like this, Wang Cong dared not be presumptuous. He stood honestly beside Wang Lin, even his breathing became heavier.


    "Little Yi, do you know her?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, I know, but I''m not telling!"


    "You..." If he could, Fang Jueyu really wanted to yank it out of his system and flush it down the toilet. How could there be such a mischievous intelligent system in the world?


    "Didn''t expect you little one to come too." The young woman suddenly said to Fang Jueyu.


    "You know me?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    The woman didn''t speak, just gave a slight smile, then exited the elevator.


    "Such a strange person!" Fang Jueyu muttered, but seeing Wang Lin''s respectful demeanor, it seemed they should be acquainted.


    "Uncle Wang, do you know that woman?" Fang Jueyu whispered.


    "Yes, few people know about her identity. Those who do are among the top few dozen individuals in Huaxia for personal wealth," Wang Lin said, "Her identity is as mysterious as your father''s, and the wealth she possesses is beyond imagination."


    "Last year, during the Queen of England''s birthday, I was fortunate enough to be invited," Wang Lin recalled, "Many of the wealthy came that day, nearly all of those in the top 50 on the Forbes list were invited, but none were eligible to sit at the head table with her."


    "And that woman sat right next to the Queen, chatting and laughing, with the Queen even initiating the conversation." Upon returning, Wang Lin tried to look up information on the woman, but found nothing!


    "In any case, she''s someone we can''t afford to provoke, just don''t mess with her," Though the hotel''s security measures had been excellent recently, Wang Lin couldn''t predict how such an unfamiliar presence might act.


    "Alright, we''re unlikely to cross paths with her anyway," Wang Cong said, "Come on, let me introduce you to some friends!"


    "Go on, just don''t cause any trouble."


    ...


    "Phew! Finally escaped my old man''s clutches!" Wang Cong breathed a sigh of relief, "You wouldn''t believe how oppressive it feels being with my dad."


    "I can tell!" Fang Jueyu laughed. His relationship with Fang Huai was rather special, sometimes father and son, sometimes like friends. Perhaps it was that natural playful character, they never had conflicts. Although, Fang Jueyu did deeply respect his father, even if he occasionally complained about him.


    "I wonder how my dad and mom are doing..."


    The time for the banquet had arrived, but the people from the three major companies still hadn''t appeared. There would probably be a simple opening ceremony later, but drinks, snacks, and food had already been served. Many celebrities were already gathered in small groups.


    The grand hall was filled with female celebrities in gowns and dashing male stars, and of course, those comedians and stars not reliant on looks.


    "Wow, look at her! Jin Jing! My goddess!"


    "And there, Zhou Shuang! I had the biggest crush on her back in middle school! Shame about the jerk she met!"


    "And that one there!"


    ...


    "Hey, try to keep it together, will you?" Wang Cong was slightly blushing, "Mr. Fang, could you act a bit more like a billionaire? This isn''t a fan meeting! If you want to meet them, I can just introduce you, can''t I?"


    "Oh, right!" Fang Jueyu quickly adjusted his collar.


    "Hey, Principal!" Just then, a group of young male celebrities walked over.


    "Hey!" Wang Cong waved. Though he was usually arrogant, he had a good reputation within the entertainment circle.


    "Let''s go, I''ll introduce you to a few people!"


    ...


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 Chapter 76 The Chips

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    "Principal, long time no see!" A few male celebrities came over and clinked glasses with Wang Cong, "Why haven''t we seen you in our gaming sessions lately? Working on some new project?"


    The male celebrity, Fang Jueyu, was fairly acquainted. His name was Wei Xin, and he had starred in several movies with decent box office success. Due to his humor and charming looks, he was very popular among the ladies.


    Among celebrities, he was considered quite down-to-earth and approachable. Whenever he had time, he would often game with some streamers on live platforms, and Wang Cong would frequently join him for these gaming sessions.


    "Busy, indeed very busy lately," Wang Cong didn''t hold back even in formal social situations, "The movie is about to start filming, right? Every day I''m running around for locations and actors. I''ve almost lost ten pounds recently¡ªwhere do I find the time and energy for gaming?"


    "Is it ''Battle Through the Heavens''? Are you still looking for actors? Want to count me in? I can even play a villain, just add some extra special effects for me!" Wei Xin joked.


    "Forget it, focus on your youth idol movies. This isn''t suitable for you!" Wang Cong replied, unconcerned.


    "By the way, I heard that Hengcheng seems to have no venue available this year. Are you planning to start shooting next year?"


    "No, we don''t plan to shoot in Hengcheng!" Wang Cong puffed out his chest with a mysterious look.


    "Not in Hengcheng?" Wei Xin was taken aback. He knew this kind of major IP film required many backdrops. Ordinary places couldn''t accommodate such a crew, and Hengcheng was considered the best filming location. "Are you planning to shoot abroad?"


    "No, we''re planning to build a new film city ourselves!" Wang Cong said, "From the Gamma Empire, the Tager Desert, to the Yunlan Sect, we''re planning to completely recreate them proportionally for the first phase. The plan is to complete it within a year!"


    Wei Xin and the nearby male celebrities were immediately shocked by this grand plan. Though they didn''t know how much it cost to build Hengcheng, this was undoubtedly a project of the same scale, costing at least tens of billions.


    Wei Xin knew how much Wang Cong''s funds were. There''s no way he could come up with those billions himself; perhaps even his father, Wang Lin, was involved.


    "Oh, right, let me introduce you to a friend, Fang Jueyu!" Wang Cong hastily introduced Fang Jueyu to them, "He''s the guy who''s been throwing money at my face multiple times recently." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hello, Mr. Fang!" Wei Xin graciously extended his hand. He had heard of Fang Jueyu''s name. Although he didn''t know much, Fang Jueyu seemed to have a substantial family background like Wang Cong; otherwise, he couldn''t hang out with Wang Cong.


    "Hello, my friends and I really enjoy your work!" Fang Jueyu was quite fond of making friends this way. If someone wanted to befriend him just because he was rich, he wouldn''t be as enthusiastic.


    Now when Fang Jueyu made friends, he didn''t care whether the other party had money since they definitely didn''t have as much as he did. He could say this even standing on the podium here, but from now on, it might be difficult for him to find friends he could truly connect with.


    More and more people filled the hall, and many who saw Wang Cong came up to greet him, including some lesser-known female celebrities who couldn''t wait to stick to Wang Cong.


    As Fang Jueyu''s identity gradually spread, people slowly approached him to establish relationships. If even Wang Cong admitted he couldn''t compare, how could they miss the opportunity to make his acquaintance?


    "Hello, Mr. Fang, I''m Gu Nan, nice to meet you!"


    "Principal, my name is Liu Yang. I''ve heard your name several times on Weibo. I didn''t expect to meet you here today, what a surprise!"


    "Principal, do you have any industry presence in the entertainment sector? Need any artists under your banner?"


    For almost half an hour, Fang Jueyu was dealing with these overly enthusiastic celebrities. Especially a few young actresses dressed quite attractively, who discreetly slipped him a note with their room numbers while shaking hands.


    He knew the entertainment industry was complicated, but he didn''t realize it was this complex. Some things seemed entirely unmasked, and he really didn''t like that feeling.


    "There''s nothing to be surprised about!" Wang Cong seemed to have understood what Fang Jueyu was thinking. "There are some big-name celebrities who appear clean but are quite dirty behind the scenes. There are clean ones in this circle, but unclean ones are not in the minority. You''ll get used to it!"


    "Hey, Fang Jueyu, I saw Hu Yiyao!" Wang Cong, with his sharp eyes, spotted Hu Yiyao chatting and laughing with others not far away.


    "Oh my, it really is him!" Fang Jueyu almost exclaimed. Hu Yiyao''s fantasy TV series had accompanied him through elementary and middle school.


    Hu Yiyao was now almost forty, but he still looked incredibly handsome. The scars from the car accident on his face didn''t affect his looks much. Instead, the scar above his eye added a bit of rugged charm.


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    "Old Hu!" Wang Cong walked over with a wine glass.


    "Principal!" Hu Yiyao didn''t bow or nod like some male stars did upon seeing Wang Cong. Although his wealth couldn''t compare to Wang Cong''s, he also didn''t need to rely on Wang Cong''s abilities to achieve any goals, making this social interaction entirely equal.


    "Old Hu, how is the thing we discussed last time?" Wang Cong got straight to the point.


    Hu Yiyao''s face immediately showed a conflicted expression.


    Honestly, he really wanted to take this role. He had become famous through fantasy dramas, which was his forte, and he really loved this movie''s IP. If he were a few years younger, he would surely agree.


    However, for an actor, his age truly wasn''t young anymore. Time waits for no one. His stamina and energy had declined, and his acting range was slowly shifting. It had been a long time since he''d touched this type of film.


    Most importantly, because of aging, the scars from his youth had become more prominent due to skin loss of elasticity. Although he''s still more handsome than most even with those scars, he didn''t think he was the most suitable actor in his heart.


    To just give up this work, however, felt too much of a shame.


    "Mr. Hu, I''m a friend of Wang Cong and an investor in this movie. My name is Fang Jueyu!" As Hu Yiyao was struggling with his decision, Fang Jueyu stepped forward.


    "So you''re Mr. Fang. Nice to meet you!" Hu Yiyao politely shook his hand. "Mr. Fang, your name has been trending online recently!"


    "Oh, all just nonsense," he said, "Let''s get down to business. Actually, I know about Mr. Hu''s concerns, but if I could help heal your scars from the car accident back then and restore your stamina from ten years ago, would you be willing to join us?"


    Fang Jueyu whispered this to Hu Yiyao, and Wang Cong didn''t hear their secret conversation.


    As expected, Hu Yiyao''s face was filled with uncontrollable surprise upon hearing this. As a true actor, acting was his greatest joy.


    "Mr. Fang, are you serious?" Such a thing was too astonishing to readily believe.


    "I own a biological research institute and recently developed a drug to help restore human functions without any side effects!" Fang Jueyu discreetly placed the pill into Hu Yiyao''s pocket.


    "Mr. Hu, if you''re not afraid of this thing being poisonous, then try it boldly. If you''ve made a decision, just contact Principal Wang. We''re always ready to welcome your joining!"


    That was Fang Jueyu''s bargaining chip! The possibility of becoming younger and erasing the scars from years ago¡ªhe believed Hu Yiyao absolutely had no reason to refuse them!


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 Chapter 77 He Just Doesnt Want to Deal with It

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    "Mr. Hu, you can take your time to think about it. We''ll be staying in Sanya for the next few days, so if you decide, you can find us anytime. We can even sign the contract on the spot!" Fang Jueyu gave Hu Yiyao some time to consider, then walked away with Wang Cong.


    Hu Yiyao reached into his pocket and pulled out a small pellet. His mouth twitched, because from its appearance, it really didn''t look like any special remedy; it looked more like a lump of mud.


    If this thing had been given to him by anyone else, he would probably have tossed it straight into the trash without thinking much about it. Forget about restoring youth, he''d be grateful if it didn''t kill him!


    But Fang Jueyu was no ordinary person. According to what netizens now knew, Fang Jueyu''s net worth was at least several billion RMB. It wasn''t impossible for someone like that to have a biotechnology lab under his command. What if this special remedy was just a little ugly?


    He brought it close to his nose for a sniff, and immediately felt invigorated. The faint herbal aroma seemed to have a magical power, clearing his mind a bit.


    "It really works!" Although he didn''t know the exact effects, just the scent had such an impact, making it hard to ignore.


    Glancing around and seeing no one, Hu Yiyao discreetly left the lobby and headed to his hotel room. He loved his acting career too much and didn''t want his body to stop him from progressing. Perhaps this was a chance for him to be reborn...


    "Old Fang, what did you just say to him?" Wang Cong asked, curious.


    "It''s a secret!" Fang Jueyu said mysteriously. "But you should get the contract ready. Hu Yiyao is bound to come to you within three days!"


    "So confident? What are we betting this time?"


    "If I lose, I''ll give you a car, any car you want!" Fang Jueyu said confidently.


    "Are you serious?" Wang Cong''s eyes lit up. As the owner of several luxury car companies, such things weren''t difficult. What took money for others meant nothing to Fang Jueyu. "No way, add something else. That''s too easy for you!"


    "Then what do you want to bet?"


    "If either of us loses, we''ll wear a dress and live stream singing ''Conquer'' on my platform!" Wang Cong didn''t believe that Fang Jueyu could change Hu Yiyao''s mind within three days.


    Actually, before the TV series adaptation of ''Battle Through the Heavens'' started filming, the producers had already contacted Hu Yiyao and even offered a sky-high salary, but he still refused. For an actor who genuinely wanted to do well on every project, money wasn''t persuasive, not even if it was Fang Jueyu.


    "Then you''re sure to lose!" Fang Jueyu said confidently. "I just recorded our conversation. If you renege, I''ll post it on Weibo!"


    "Damn, you tricked me!" Wang Cong suddenly felt like he''d been trapped. Did Fang Jueyu really have some trick up his sleeve?


    Imagining himself wearing a dress singing ''Conquer,'' Wang Cong couldn''t help but shiver. If he really did that, a meme of him would undoubtedly surface online within an hour, and its infamy could last for a year or two. That would be a nightmare!


    "Hey, Fang, Xiang You is here!" Wang Cong patted Fang Jueyu''s shoulder.


    Possibly due to having just suffered a setback, Xiang You''s face displayed a complicated expression. In front of him stood a middle-aged man who resembled him by eight-tenths. Though he appeared to be in his forties or fifties, his actual age was over seventy. It had to be said that money was the best anti-aging remedy. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Just recently, after the company encountered problems, the stock price fluctuated wildly. Within an hour, Xiang You suffered heavy losses. He tried to find other ways to stabilize the situation, but surprisingly no suppliers were willing to cooperate with him, even when he offered generous terms.


    It felt as if he was being blackballed by the entire industry!


    Earlier, he had informed his father, Xiang Lingyue, about this situation. Their family business wasn''t limited to the entertainment industry; they had traces in various fields like dining, real estate, and the internet. Otherwise, relying solely on acting, how could they have a wealth comparable to a real estate tycoon like Wang Lin?


    Upon investigation, signs of manipulation by several major foreign enterprises were discovered behind the precarious situation of Xiang You''s companies. Faced with the pressure of such giants, how could those suppliers risk offending them to continue collaborating with Xiang You''s company?


    "This Fang Jueyu person is no simple character!" This was Xiang Lingyue''s assessment of Fang Jueyu.


    They headed towards where Fang Jueyu was. Besides Xiang Lingyue and Xiang You, there were two women and one man. The man should be Xiang You''s half-brother, one woman was Xiang Lingyue''s wife, and the other was Cheng Kai''s goddess.


    Not long ago, their grand wedding caught the eyes of nearly half the entertainment industry, and on that day, Cheng Kai publicly declared his breakup. She was now entirely part of the Xiang family.


    "Uncle Xiang!" As the younger generation, Wang Cong respectfully bowed to Xiang Lingyue.


    "Hmm!" Xiang Lingyue nodded. He actually didn''t like Wang Cong much. His personality was too flamboyant, and he spoke too bluntly, not to mention his closeness with Fang Jueyu, naturally making it impossible for him to offer any pleasantries.


    At this moment, it was unclear where Wang Lin had gone. If he were here, perhaps Wang Cong would have a bit more confidence.


    "Mr. Fang," Xiang Lingyue turned his gaze to Fang Jueyu. Although he addressed him as Mr. Fang, he actually saw him as just a kid exploiting his family''s influence to act recklessly outside.


    "Mr. Xiang!"


    "It seems my son Xiang You had some misunderstanding with Mr. Fang. I, as the elder, would like to play the mediator. Would Mr. Fang do me this favor?"


    Although the Xiang family was already wealthy, abandoning two listed companies wasn''t something they could just let go of.


    "I know Mr. Fang is very capable, but if this stalemate continues, it will not benefit either party. Mr. Fang''s raw materials are piling up in warehouses, and finding another buyer in the short term is unlikely. Why not let it go for now?"


    "Sure, if Xiang You toasts to make amends, I''ll immediately lift the blockade on those two companies!" Fang Jueyu said evenly but firmly.


    "Mr. Fang isn''t going to do me this favor?" Xiang Lingyue''s face immediately darkened. He had never been refused by someone so young before; it felt almost like a slap in the face.


    If Xiang You genuinely apologized publicly, not only Xiang You''s reputation would be in ruins, but Xiang Lingyue would also be laughed at.


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    Xiang Jueyu wasn''t one to be easily bullied. Earlier, when Xiang You threatened him with these terms, he merely returned the favor.


    "Honestly, I''m not concerned about those losses!" Fang Jueyu said calmly. In fact, his clothing and electronics companies had countless resources under his name, and he could easily absorb those materials. He really only lost some penalty fees.


    "Is Mr. Fang declaring war on the Xiang family?" Xiang Lingyue said coolly, and suddenly the atmosphere became tense.


    "Xiang Lingyue, I advise you not to provoke him. You may not be able to handle it!" At this moment, Wang Lin happened to arrive.


    "Director Wang, what do you mean by this?" Xiang Lingyue didn''t expect Wang Lin to step in for Fang Jueyu.


    "If you plan on engaging in economic war, I suspect tomorrow all your assets will be targeted," Wang Lin, knowing Fang Jueyu''s immense wealth, was aware of the frightening power behind him. "As for influence in the entertainment circle, do you really think only you possess it? He just doesn''t want to meddle!"


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 Chapter 78 She is Your Stepmother

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    "Wang Lin, is this your younger generation?" Xiang Lingyue never considered Fang Jueyu as someone who could stand on equal footing with him. He thought Wang Lin meant that if Xiang Lingyue continued to make things difficult for Fang Jueyu, Wang Lin would protect him.


    "Director Xiang, it seems you didn''t understand what I meant," Wang Lin said, "I meant he could bring down your Xiang Family with his own power. If you don''t believe it, just go ahead and try!"


    By "try," Wang Lin naturally referred to commercial tactics. To counter Xiang You''s two companies, Fang Jueyu had exposed some things, but what he revealed was just the tip of the iceberg.


    If Xiang Lingyue wanted to target that portion of Fang Jueyu''s assets, it would provoke a fierce counterattack, bringing him a massive headache.


    Wang Lin recalled that the initial operation against Fang Jueyu''s father didn''t succeed, but what followed wasn''t nothing. Several countries in Europe and America suffered severe economic disturbances a few days later. Wang Lin always believed that the instigator of this economic turmoil was related to "that person."


    "Who is he, really?" Xiang Lingyue wasn''t the kind to make rash decisions guided by emotions; otherwise, he wouldn''t have built such a business empire. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No comment!" Wang Lin slapped these four words in Xiang Lingyue''s face without showing any courtesy. He dared not speak carelessly, fearing he might bring trouble upon himself if he disclosed Fang Jueyu''s identity. Perhaps Fang Jueyu would be fine in the end, but Wang Lin might find himself in dire straits.


    "It''s no wonder Mr. Wang''s business is so successful!" At that moment, a melodious female voice chimed in. It was the owner of the presidential suite number 002, "Unlike some people, so short-sighted!"


    Instantly, everyone''s attention was drawn to her. No one had ever dared to speak to Xiang Lingyue like that, and especially not a woman.


    She held a glass of red wine in her hand, dressed in a dark blue gown. Her aura and charm stood out among the crowd, and it seemed as if she was not at all nervous amidst these big shots, as if she were the host.


    "Miss Hua, you''re joking." Wang Lin smiled along with her. He only knew her surname was Hua, as that was the title the Queen of England addressed her with. To this day, he had no clue about her identity, but just like Fang Jueyu''s father, she was on Wang Lin''s list of untouchables.


    "Miss... Hua..." Xiang Lingyue''s voice even trembled, and some noticed that his eyes flashed with something akin to fear!


    Xiang Lingyue didn''t know Miss Hua''s identity, but that didn''t mean he was unaware of her power!


    Ever since the Queen of England''s birthday celebration, many people were trying to gather information about Miss Hua. To be invited by the Queen and dine at the same table was an honor reserved for royalty or the head of a nation.


    However, despite long and thorough investigations, no one traced any information about Miss Hua. Not even a company registered under her name, nor did she exist within the government.


    But Xiang Lingyue was an exception. Unlike others who gave up without finding any information, he invested significant resources and managed to discover Miss Hua''s residence.


    She was still a Huaxia national but lived in Africa for years. What he found shocked him¡ªthis woman owned over 87% of all gold, diamond, and rare mineral mines in Africa!


    It''s known that the battle for African mineral resources is terrifyingly fierce, with armed conflicts breaking out almost daily. Yet, Miss Hua stood at the top of the food chain.


    Upon learning this, Xiang Lingyue immediately withdrew all his spies. Setting aside the immense wealth that the African mining industry represented, the mere fact that she could subdue African warlords was already a chilling thought. The power she mastered was absolutely formidable.


    Xiang Lingyue''s expression changed due to these revelations. Even he had to show caution in the face of such a woman.


    "Mr. Xiang, considering we are fellow countrymen, I won''t hold it against you for investigating me two years ago," Miss Hua''s tone suddenly turned sharp, "But if you harm him in any way, even a single strand of hair, I guarantee that no matter how well-connected you are, you''ll suffer dearly!"


    "She actually knew he had investigated her!" Xiang Lingyue thought he had done everything perfectly, only to realize Miss Hua was aware of it all.


    As for the latter half of her threat, Xiang Lingyue didn''t take it as a joke. As a chairman of a conglomerate spanning Asia, even if Miss Hua couldn''t do anything to him in Huaxia, who knew what might happen once he left Huaxia.


    "Miss Hua, this is just a minor dispute among the children. How could I get involved? Let the kids resolve their own issues." Xiang Lingyue changed his stance instantly, even breaking out into a cold sweat.


    Even he didn''t know why he acted so abnormally, as though an invisible pressure gripped his throat, squeezing the air from his lungs.


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    "That''s good!" Miss Hua turned around, leaving a captivating silhouette behind, and at that moment, Xiang Lingyue felt a wave of relief.


    "Who on earth is she?" The stars and starlets present pondered aloud. To them, Xiang Lingyue was already an unreachable figure, yet he appeared so disheveled in front of a woman.


    "You''re almost identical to your father!" She walked past Fang Jueyu, leaving a faint perfume scent behind.


    "Miss Hua, did you know my dad?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "More than just knowing," Miss Hua leaned in, "Given our generations, calling me Miss Hua isn''t quite right. My name is Hua Qiyu; you should call me Aunt Hua instead!"


    "Aunt Hua?" Fang Jueyu laughed, "You look only about twenty-seven or eight; you''re more like a sister to me!"


    Hua Qiyu leaned in closer and whispered in Fang Jueyu''s ear, "I''m actually 45!"


    Fang Jueyu''s face turned pale, suddenly reminded of two people¡ªhis father Fang Huai and mother Cao Lan. Didn''t they too have appearances not matching their age?


    "It seems you don''t know about me!" Hua Qiyu shook her head in disappointment, "Oh well, first come, first served. What can I do? Little one, if you ever encounter any trouble, feel free to find me. That little Zhang girl behind you knows how to contact me."


    Saying this, Hua Qiyu turned and left.


    "Xiao Yi, could this Miss Hua... Aunt Hua be my dad''s..."


    "Congratulations, host, you guessed it right. She''s kind of like your stepmom!"


    "what the heck! Really!" Fang Jueyu was half-stunned by the confirmation, "My dad is something else, isn''t he? Getting involved in such things?"


    "There''s nothing to be surprised about; you have three other stepmothers. One controls the global oil and energy economy, one commands the most advanced technology, and another controls the world''s largest superpower user organization. In reality, this planet is already the Fang Family''s backyard!"


    "Heh heh heh, I think I''d better not meet them, awkward..."


    "Hahaha..." Xiao Yi''s laughter echoed in Fang Jueyu''s mind...


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 Chapter 79 I Do Not Bargain

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    "This... this is actually real! How is it possible?" Hu Yiyao stared into the mirror at a self that looked nearly ten years younger, so excited he was almost in tears.


    The scars from the car accident years ago had completely faded away, and his slightly lackluster, enlarged pores now brimmed with collagen; the face in the mirror was almost as if he were back in college.


    More importantly, Hu Yiyao clearly felt changes in some functions of his body. Due to long periods of filming without proper rest or exercise, he''d developed migraine headaches and other ailments, but he was sure he''d never felt this relaxed before!


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    Hu Yiyao had hesitated for a long time before mustering up the courage to swallow that mysterious black pill, but it turned out he''d gambled right!


    The confidence and charisma of his youth seemed to have returned to him. With his years of evolving roles and improved acting skills, Hu Yiyao felt fully confident he could master any role.


    Thinking of this, he immediately picked up the phone and dialed Wang Cong''s number, "Hello, Principal Wang? About the thing you asked me last time, I''ve thought it over..."


    ...


    The affairs of the Xiang family father and son seemed like a mere interlude. With Hua Qiyu''s intervention, naturally, they did not dare to trouble Fang Jueyu anymore, and as for Xiang You''s two companies, they ended up as nothing but tuition fees.


    Hua Qiyu sat alone in a corner elegantly sipping wine, gazing absentmindedly at the starry sky outside.


    "Whose call was it?" Fang Jueyu noticed the change in Wang Cong''s expression, a look more pained than if he''d eaten dung. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It was Hu Yiyao... he said he''d take the role for this film." Thinking of their previous bet on him dressing in drag to sing a song, Wang Cong felt like the sky was falling. There was no way he could ever do such a thing, but Fang Jueyu had left a recording. If that traitor posted it online, Wang Cong might be bombarded with tags for three days and nights.


    Fang Jueyu wasn''t surprised at all; he just thought Hu Yiyao''s speed was a bit fast. He had expected Hu Yiyao to hesitate for a night or two, but it seemed the allure of regaining youth was even greater than Fang Jueyu had imagined.


    "Did you already know he''d call me?" Seeing Fang Jueyu''s calm demeanor, Wang Cong suddenly felt he''d been played; surely, Fang Jueyu had whispered something crucial in Hu Yiyao''s ear to persuade him.


    "Obviously, if I wasn''t confident, would I have made such a big bet with you?" Fang Jueyu replied, "I''m just waiting to see you dress in drag, hahaha!"


    "Can I back out?" Wang Cong asked, pained.


    "Then perform a headstand while eating instant noodles, and drink all the soup too¡ªthat''ll work!"


    "You''re ruthless!" Wang Cong flipped him the middle finger.


    Xiang Lingyue was in the middle of delivering this gathering''s speech on stage, but he seemed somewhat distracted, glancing repeatedly at Fang Jueyu and Hua Qiyu.


    Artists from the three major companies and some other media companies began inquiring about the backgrounds of Fang Jueyu and Hua Qiyu. Though they got no results, Xiang Lingyue''s attitude said it all!


    After wrapping up the long speech, the banquet officially began, but Xiang Lingyue and his son seemed to have lost all interest in staying. Instead, the chairmen of the two other entertainment giants eagerly approached Fang Jueyu, trying to cozy up.


    Midway through the banquet, Fang Jueyu''s pants pocket was already a bit bulging, full of small notes from various female stars. Fang Jueyu could guarantee that if he were willing, every room would have a beautifully prepared woman waiting for him.


    Not just Fang Jueyu, even Wang Cong was receiving similar treatment. He delightedly recalled everyone''s face. But he was just one person; there was no way he could visit all those rooms in one night, right? Even a body of iron couldn''t withstand such a campaign!


    "Ancient emperors likely didn''t receive this much attention," Fang Jueyu casually crumpled the notes into a ball and tossed it in the trash. Those women were destined to be disappointed tonight.


    "Ah, wasting gifts from heaven!" Wang Cong shook his head regretfully at the sight. "Dude, are you sure you''re up to it?"


    "Do you want to dress in drag and sing?" Fang Jueyu gave him a threatening look.


    "No, no, no, you didn''t hear anything I just said!" As soon as he heard this, Wang Cong chickened out. "By the way, I''ve arranged for us to meet with the candidates we''ve shortlisted for the roles at ten. Join me later!"


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu agreed without a second thought. He really didn''t like this kind of environment.


    Having eaten well, Fang Jueyu and Wang Cong headed straight to a private meeting room in the hotel, where several people were already waiting.


    "Is that Lin Ruohan?" Fang Jueyu''s gaze was instantly captured by the actress in the black dress.


    He remembered when Lin Ruohan first collaborated with Hu Yiyao, she was only seventeen, and now, after over a decade, she seemed unchanged. Her original innocence was now tinged with allure, but her spiritual energy only grew stronger with each passing day.


    "Yes, and behind her is her assistant," Wang Cong whispered, "her assistant is known for being tough in the industry; we''ll need to negotiate the pay well!"


    "Mr. Fang!" Hu Yiyao hadn''t brought his agent. Without mentioning the black pill that Fang Jueyu had given him, even if Fang Jueyu didn''t offer him a dollar for this film, he''d have no qualms whatsoever.


    "It seems Mr. Hu is quite satisfied with my offering." Fang Jueyu gave him a knowing look.


    Besides Hu Yiyao and Lin Ruohan, there were five or six others, selected for roles including Nalan Yanran, Yao Chen, Little Medical Immortal, and Medusa, as well as the director position. They had all brought their agents, making this a very formal meeting.


    "Thank you all for taking the time to discuss this collaboration with us," as the initiator of the film project, Wang Cong took the role of host, "I''ve already discussed the purpose of this meeting with your agents, so if you have any questions or requests, feel free to speak up."


    "I have a question!" The most whimsical girl raised her hand. Her name was Zhou Mengnan, a petite but mischievous and lovable girl who debuted as a child star and had acted in many projects; she was also the top choice for the role of Little Medical Immortal.


    "Go ahead!" Wang Cong smiled slightly, already bracing himself for all kinds of weird questions.


    "Fantasy-themed films in Huaxia have a poor reputation recently; I want to know why Principal Wang would invest so much in a project without guarantees?"


    "Good question," Wang Cong had considered this issue, "First, I''m quite fond of this novel''s IP. Secondly, I want to create a fantasy film that everyone acknowledges. That''s why I''ve invited a Hollywood special effects team and Director Jiang Chao. I''m confident."


    "Aren''t you afraid of losing money?" Li Ziqi asked with her sultry, magnetic voice. In terms of looks, figure, and aura, the role of Medusa seemed tailor-made for her. "According to your casting and requirements, the investment needs to be at least several billion, right?"


    "Several billion?" Wang Cong chuckled inwardly; add a couple of zeros, and that might be closer!


    However, Fang Jueyu''s plan was not something he intended to reveal just yet. "Originally, that was indeed a concern, but now I have a partner who isn''t afraid of losing money."


    "Whether we lose money or not doesn''t matter; what matters is that our payment remains untouched," Lin Ruohan''s agent said coolly.


    "Alright, let''s discuss compensation first," Fang Jueyu said, "Name your price, and I won''t haggle!"


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 Chapter 80 All the Box Office to You

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    "No bargaining?" All the agents present were stunned when they heard those three words.


    What''s the biggest role of an agent? It''s to secure the highest interests for their clients and get as much payment as possible. Usually, any collaboration is a process of negotiation. At this time, an agent''s skills would be on full display.


    But now, Fang Jueyu didn''t even listen to their offer. The phrase "No bargaining" almost completely erased the role of agents, leaving them no room to negotiate, so what was the meaning of having agents at all?


    "Mr. Fang, won''t you at least listen to our offer first?" Lin Ruohan''s agent, Ying Shanshan, asked. "Even if Mr. Fang''s funds are abundant, the final profit should be considered, right?"


    "Sorry, the final profit is really not in my consideration!" Fang Jueyu threw out another startling statement. "Just like Mr. Wang said, our only goal is to produce a good piece of work, and even if we lose money, we don''t care."


    "In that case, let me start with my offer," Ying Shanshan, facing Fang Jueyu and Wang Cong, remained confident. An agent''s mental fortitude was a very important skill; otherwise, how could they secure the highest possible earnings before even starting negotiations? Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire


    "As for Ruohan''s status in recent years, both of you should be well aware. Even Hollywood in the United States invited Ruohan several times, with the highest payment being 20 million US Dollars. Of course, it''s impossible to have such a price for domestic films, so my offer is 100 million RMB!"


    Actually, Ying Shanshan''s internal pricing was 80 million, but with Fang Jueyu acting so magnanimous, she didn''t mind quoting sky-high figures. In fact, she didn''t believe Fang Jueyu would accept such a price.


    "No problem!" To everyone''s surprise, Fang Jueyu agreed to the terms almost without any thought. "Xiaoying, transfer the money directly!"


    "What?" All the agents present were dumbfounded.


    Moments later, Ying Shanshan''s cellphone rang. It was a call from the company. Just now, the company received a transfer of a hundred million!


    Ying Shanshan had been working as an agent for almost ten years, yet she had never done such a transaction before. Without any signed contract, the money was directly transferred. Was this Mr. Fang mentally unbalanced or just so rich that even a hundred million seemed nothing to him?


    "Miss Lin, I assume our collaboration should have no problem?"


    "Then I''ll be in your care, Mr. Fang!" Lin Ruohan, although generally unconcerned about her payment, actually left this part to her agent to handle. Like Hu Yiyao, she was a thorough actor whose dream and work were all about acting.


    "Well, Mr. Fang is so straightforward, and we can''t afford to be ungracious!" Ying Shanshan''s face was beaming with joy. Being able to collaborate with such a big boss was practically every agent''s dream!


    "Mr. Hu, how about setting your payment at the same level of one hundred million?" Fang Jueyu turned his attention to Hu Yiyao.


    "I''ll leave it up to Mr. Fang''s decisions!" Hu Yiyao actually didn''t care about his pay, but to Fang Jueyu, a hundred million seemed like no different than a dollar. Moreover, refusing the money might raise suspicions.


    "Then, Director Zhu, how should we calculate your remuneration?" Fang Jueyu knew that directors usually earned based on box office shares, so he couldn''t offer normal box office payments.


    Jiang Chao, having worked as a director for 12 years and transitioning from an unknown small director to a best director award recipient, had been through a lot. But an occasion like today, he had never experienced, leaving him unsure of how to respond suddenly.


    "How about this, Director Jiang? We''ll calculate your box office share at 1.5 times the current industry standard. We''ll estimate the movie''s box office at 1 billion US Dollars, and your pay will be calculated at 180 million. How about that?"


    "180 million!" This astronomical pay shocked everyone. Given Jiang Chao''s reputation, 1.5 times the pay wasn''t much, but that box office estimate was rather outrageous.


    So far, not a single film in Huaxia had exceeded a 1 billion US Dollar box office. That''s top-tier level that international blockbusters attain.


    For a crew that hadn''t even started filming or solved their location issues, daring to offer such a share, Fang Jueyu must have more money than he knows what to do with in their eyes.


    "I have no objections!" With the production team giving such significant face, it''d be ungrateful for Jiang Chao to be unsatisfied. Moreover, with someone like Fang Jueyu, they dared not offend such a wealthy and influential figure.


    "For the remaining few, your payments will range from 60 million to 80 million depending on your roles. Is that alright?"


    "No problem! Mr. Fang is indeed too generous!" What more could the agents say? The payments offered by Fang Jueyu exceeded their internal valuations by more than 20%.


    "Then, I''ll directly pay the salaries!" Fang Jueyu signaled to Zhuang Ying.


    Soon, each actor received messages from their respective agencies.


    "As for the contracts, Principal Wang will have them sent to you in a couple of days!"


    "Mr. Fang, may I ask, has the filming location been decided? Based on our understanding, it seems there are no available slots in Hengcheng recently. Have you chosen a different film city for filming?" Lin Ruohan asked.


    "No!" Fang Jueyu smiled and shook his head. "We plan to build a whole new independent film city!"


    "What!" Everyone couldn''t help but stand up in astonishment at such shocking news.


    "The first phase of the project has already started the bidding process. We plan to include the Jama Empire, Tagore Desert, and Yunlan Sect in this phase, with a planned investment of 100 billion!"


    "The second phase will add Burning Flame Valley, Wind Thunder Pavilion, and the Pill Tower!"


    "A hundred billion..." Upon hearing this number, everyone''s mouths couldn''t help but twitch slightly. To spend this much to build a film city for a single movie, what kind of nouveau riche thought process is this?


    One could almost imagine how bustling the film city would become once completed. Countless tourists and film crews would settle in, perhaps even surpassing Hengcheng.


    "Old Fang, even with a billion-dollar box office, it''ll still fall short covering these salaries!" Wang Cong winked. Despite having invested several billion in this film, it wasn''t enough to cover the payments. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No problem, I won''t want the box office earnings for this film, I''ll give it all to you!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "WTF, are you trying to kill me with money?" Wang Cong was stunned. Not caring about a loss-making film was one thing, but even forgoing box office earnings?


    "Tch, do I care about that little money?"


    "Boss, I''m on my knees here..."


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 Chapter 81 Let me explain

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    With the money paving the way, everything proceeded very smoothly. All the actors were successfully negotiated, and the contract issues were completely settled by Wang Cong the next day. The script was also being written methodically.


    To satisfy all the original book readers, Fang Jueyu even selected a few fans from Weibo to join the process of script adaptation. It''s estimated that the end result would please most of them.


    The only fly in the ointment was the unresolved issue of the filming set''s construction site.


    The Dou Qi Continent in the original work was vast, and if they wanted to recreate it on a 1:1 scale, not even Jia Ma Empire could accommodate it. They could only scale down Dou Qi Continent to a city in Huaxia or an unused, vacant area.


    However, it wasn''t that simple. With Huaxia''s population boom, virtually no place other than the western region could provide such a large plot of land for construction. If this plan were moved to the western region, other significant issues like inconvenient transportation or scarce resources would arise.


    Although they could transport materials from the eastern region, Fang Jueyu didn''t mind the increased costs, but the timing would be significantly affected.


    Over the past few days, Wang Cong almost lost all his hair over this issue. On the third day, he flew back to Modu, using almost all the resources he could.


    In fact, the government supported this project because it created many jobs and could boost economic growth. The only issue was the lack of a suitable place for them. Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    After having a blast in Sanya for a few days, Fang Jueyu planned to return to Jiangnan City. He still missed Guo Xinyu a bit, even though they chatted every day. After all, nothing beats face-to-face interaction.


    During this time, apart from eating and resting, Guo Xinyu devoted a lot of time to practice. Every time Fang Jueyu visited her, she was engrossed in her training.


    She truly was a national treasure-level vocal master. With guidance from renowned teachers, her singing and technique improved rapidly. She occasionally sent Fang Jueyu samples of her singing, and even he, an outsider, could notice the progress.


    At this pace, it wouldn''t be long before she could officially record the song Fang Jueyu gave her!


    "I''m already at the south gate of your school!" Fang Jueyu''s car was parked at the entrance of Jiangnan Music Academy. The Italian vocal master recently had to return to his country for a while. Just at this time, Guo Xinyu, who had been practicing intensively, decided to give herself a little break.


    A great movie was releasing today, and Fang Jueyu bought tickets and invited Guo Xinyu to watch it together.


    "Huh? So soon!" Fang Jueyu''s proposed time was five o''clock, and it was only 4:40. "You wait for me a bit, I''ll be right out!"


    "Take your time, be safe coming out!" Hearing Guo Xinyu''s flustered voice, Fang Jueyu involuntarily smiled.


    "Xiaoling, take a look, are my eyebrows symmetrical today?" Guo Xinyu was busy packing her bag while asking her roommate.


    "Wow, wow, wow, it''s the first time seeing our great beauty Guo so serious and cautious!" her roommate teased. "Honestly, did you get a boyfriend? Is it that rich and handsome guy from the live streaming platform?"


    "Xinyu, you can''t do this, having the meat and not letting us taste the soup?" another roommate Zhou Jing joked. "When will you introduce him to us? We need to screen him. We can''t let you be deceived!"


    "Exactly! There''s so many scumbags nowadays, especially those fans of yours. A little money and they think all women will stick to them!"


    "Oh, you guys stop worrying. We''re not even dating yet!" Surrounded by her roommates'' teasing, Guo Xinyu''s face turned red instantly.


    "Really? Even with your looks, you haven''t snagged him?"


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, it seems our little Xinyu is truly in love!"


    "I''m done talking nonsense with you all, I''m leaving now. I''ll bring something delicious when I return!"


    "Alright, if you don''t come back tonight, we''re calling the police!"


    "Hahaha, yes, yes, yes, if you don''t return we''ll assume you''ve been kidnapped!"


    Suddenly, the dorm room resounded with girlish laughter¡­


    Fang Jueyu sat in the car, idly listening to music. As one of Huaxia''s top three music academies, Jiangnan Music Academy had plenty of female students. Many beauties came and went, nearly making him dizzy.


    Once, a roommate of Fang Jueyu''s told him that, unknowingly, luxury cars began to park in front of many university campuses, with drinks placed on the roofs.


    This represented a special meaning, where a small number of female students would directly approach the cars. The type of drinks symbolized the price range, and the cars'' destinations were naturally private residences or hotels of these wealthy individuals.


    Fang Jueyu used to think this was nonsense, but this time he realized it was not just talk.


    At least a dozen luxury cars were parked on this side of the street, with various drinks like Ji¨¡ngq¨ª, Mai D¨°ng, etc., placed on their roofs.


    Huh? Why is there Wangzai Milk too? What kind of operation is this?


    He felt his brain was a bit overwhelmed.


    He had been waiting for about ten minutes and had already seen several beautifully and fashionably dressed girls take drinks from car roofs and then drive off in those luxury cars.


    "Nice car, dude!" said a bald man with a body resembling a winter melon as he leaned against Fang Jueyu''s car window.


    "It''s alright, not bad."


    "With this car, you don''t even need to put drinks on it. Just park here and people would line up to get in, right?" the man chuckled lewdly. "But you gotta keep the door open, that''s our signal!"


    "Bro¡­I''m not¡­" Fang Jueyu was immediately left speechless, feeling misunderstood by this guy as someone looking for fun.


    "What''s there to be shy about? We''re all men!" The man, seeing his embarrassed expression, was even more convinced. "But even if you wait till night, someone might not get in your car. Even if they wanted to, they''d only keep looking."


    "No problem, bro''s gotta help you!" The man suddenly placed a bottle of Wahaha on Fang Jueyu''s car. "Hehe, buddy, only the highest standard fits your worth!" Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Huh?" Fang Jueyu was dumbfounded. What kind of operation was this?


    "You don''t get it, do you? This Wahaha limits age first, then body and looks. Only those top-tier can match this price!" the bald man continued his lewd talk. "Alright, this school has a lot of good ones. In ten minutes, someone will come, no need to thank me!"


    "I''ve really met a god!" Fang Jueyu opened the car door, intending to quickly remove the Wahaha, when a doll-faced beauty approached his car.


    "Hey handsome, care to grab a meal together?"


    "I¡­" Fang Jueyu clearly underestimated his car''s allure. Initially, those experienced drivers selected prey, but those female students were doing the same. Many had been eyeing his car the past ten minutes.


    But Fang Jueyu didn''t place a drink on his car, and the doors were closed, so no one dared approach. Until the bald guy placed the Wahaha on his hood, those confident about their age, looks, and body couldn''t hold back.


    "I¡­I''m waiting for someone here," Fang Jueyu awkwardly replied.


    "I know, they''re all waiting for someone too!" The beauty pointed to other cars, while the bald guy waved in the distance, seemingly telling him not to worry.


    "I''m really waiting for someone," Fang Jueyu said, almost crying, "My friend is in this school."


    "Then why put the drink there!" the beauty cursed in her heart, but with his type of car, he must be rich. If business doesn''t work out, friendship should remain. Such high-quality handsome guys are scarce.


    "How about exchanging contact information?" The beauty gazed at Fang Jueyu seductively.


    "Fang Jueyu, what are you doing?" At this moment, Guo Xinyu finally walked out of the school.


    As a student at Jiangnan Music Academy, she naturally heard about such things. Seeing the Wahaha on Fang Jueyu''s car and the alluring beauty, her expression immediately soured.


    "So you''re that kind of person!" Guo Xinyu snapped before turning and walking away.


    "No¡­let me explain¡­" Fang Jueyu was on the verge of tears, feeling genuinely wronged¡­


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 Chapter 82 Is Today the Qixi Festival?

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    "Hahahahaha!" After listening to Fang Jueyu''s explanation, Xinyu''s mouth nearly split from laughter. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    She had been pretending to be angry just moments ago. After spending time with Fang Jueyu, she had a clear understanding of his character and was only teasing him.


    Watching Fang Jueyu''s frantic demeanor, Xinyu could feel that she still held some weight in his heart.


    "You, driving such a flashy sports car, how could you not draw attention?" Xinyu said. In her eyes, Fang Jueyu was perfect, except for being too wealthy!


    Perhaps for others, such a sports car was a lifelong dream, but for Fang Jueyu, a multi-million-dollar sports car was no different than an ordinary person''s view of a Santana, merely a means of transportation.


    "Then how about I come to pick you up in my Wuling Hongguang next time?" Fang Jueyu joked.


    "Are you planning to take me to Heavenly Mountain for a car race at night?" Xinyu handled this joke with ease.


    "Hahaha, it seems my true identity is exposed. I am Fujiwara Takumi of Jiangnan!"


    "Childish!"


    Nearby was a university town with plenty of places to eat and play. Driving such a sports car was indeed too conspicuous, so they found a place to park and walked side by side down a street filled with food stalls.


    Xinyu, with milk tea in her left hand and skewers in her right, completely shed her usual goddess demeanor, appearing more down-to-earth.


    Fang Jueyu had initially picked a nice restaurant, but Xinyu led him to a place known as "Trash Street."


    This "Trash Street" wasn''t littered with garbage; it''s just that all the street food there was often referred to as junk food, which didn''t seem to diminish its popularity.


    "I can''t believe you actually like eating these things," Fang Jueyu remembered one day when Xinyu was doing an outdoor live stream eating the same stuff.


    "I''m not like you, the big boss, indulging in delicacies every day," Xinyu joked. "Grabbing skewers with friends is the happiest thing ever!"


    "Well, you''re wrong then. I actually love these junk foods too," Fang Jueyu recalled there being many of these snack stalls on the way from his house to school when he was in elementary school, but back then he didn''t have pocket money and was never satisfied.


    As he grew older, although he had more pocket money, those snack stalls disappeared in the process of creating a civilized city. So this "Trash Street" actually held fond memories for Fang Jueyu.


    The two found an empty spot to sit, ordering heaps of food. They both had metabolisms that didn''t allow them to gain weight and enjoyed their meal amidst laughter.


    "Burp~" Fang Jueyu unattractively belched, which made Xinyu laugh uncontrollably; she never thought Fang Jueyu had such an adorable side.


    "Can''t you pay a little attention to your image in front of a girl?"


    "That stuff is too pretentious; this is being down-to-earth!" Fang Jueyu wiped his mouth with a napkin. "Let''s go, the movie starts in half an hour!"


    The cinema was inside the nearby Baida Plaza. It wasn''t clear what day it was, but the plaza was filled with people, mostly couples.


    Suddenly, he looked up and noticed two pink words on the banner in the plaza.


    "Qixi!"


    "Today is the Qixi Festival?" He couldn''t tell if he was too busy lately or just had a screw loose. Maybe he''d been single for too long; he hadn''t realized the day and unintentionally invited Xinyu out on this particular day!


    "You didn''t know?" Xinyu''s cheeks were slightly red. She naturally understood the implications of Fang Jueyu asking her out on such a special day, but she didn''t expect him to forget the date!


    Xinyu didn''t know whether to be angry or laugh at his obliviousness.


    "I-I-I really didn''t know¡­ I''m sorry," Fang Jueyu stammered. "If I knew it was Qixi, I should''ve prepared a gift for you!"


    Hearing his first statement, Xinyu was a bit angry; did that mean if he knew it was Qixi, he wouldn''t have invited her out? But the latter part of his sentence warmed her heart, realizing he only regretted not preparing a gift.


    Xinyu had no intention of blaming him. Although they were in a somewhat ambiguous phase, they hadn''t confirmed their relationship. If he genuinely gave a gift, it would be out of line and might make things awkward for both.


    "What do you want to watch?" Fang Jueyu, holding two tubs of popcorn, asked as they arrived at the cinema. Xinyu had insisted on paying for the popcorn.


    "You didn''t buy the tickets yet?" Xinyu was a bit exasperated. The Baida Plaza cinema rarely had empty seats, and on such a festive day, seats would be even scarcer. By now, it was probably full!


    "I¡­ um¡­" At this point, Fang Jueyu wanted to slap himself. He hadn''t bought tickets in advance, fearing he might choose a movie Xinyu didn''t like.


    "Wait, I have this!" Fang Jueyu had a brainstorm and pulled out a VIP card. "Hehe, Principal Wang gave me this. With this card, you can enjoy VIP treatment and discounts at any of Baida Plaza''s establishments!"


    "Hmph!" Xinyu huffed softly, still unsure whether Fang Jueyu was just dense or genuinely low in emotional intelligence.


    "Let''s watch the Qixi special screening ''Meeting You at the Most Beautiful Time''!"


    "Sorry folks, this movie is all sold out!" the cashier said apologetically.


    "Will this work?" Fang Jueyu asked, showing the VIP card.


    The cashier was slightly surprised; this was not a common VIP card. Such a card was issued and held only by members of Baida''s board. She had worked here for two years and had never seen such a card before.


    Her demeanor became more respectful; this young man''s identity must be highly exceptional.


    "Of course, sir. We have reserved a special viewing room for VIPs. Would you like to go now?"


    "Yes, please lead the way."


    "Alright, please follow me!" The cashier temporarily left her post to a colleague and led them to a nearby screening room, where, surprisingly, there was an independent mini suite on the second floor!


    It was equipped with a sofa, bathroom, tea table, and almost everything, just like a small private screening room!


    "Isn''t this a bit over-the-top?" It was Xinyu''s first time watching a movie in such a place and she felt a bit overwhelmed, especially being alone with him here, her cheeks were slightly flushed.


    "Ah, this is so comfy!" Fang Jueyu seemed not to hear what Xinyu was saying. He was already sprawled on the sofa, looking intrigued. "Come on, sit down, Xinyu. The sofa is really soft, see, there''s even a fruit platter! The movie is about to start!"


    "He must have a screw loose!" Xinyu muttered softly before sitting next to him.


    Being so close, the male scent from Fang Jueyu made Xinyu a little flustered, but little did she know Fang Jueyu was also feigning that goofy demeanor.


    At that moment, Fang Jueyu''s body was practically tense; being so near, the scent of Xinyu''s hair filled his nostrils, and even his breathing involuntarily quickened a bit.


    The cinema dimmed, and the movie began. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 83 A Kiss to Seal the Affection

    Guo Xinyu, for the first time in her life, was watching a movie alone with a boy, and that boy happened to be the one she liked. This subtle atmosphere made it nearly impossible for her to focus on the movie.


    She kept sneaking glances at Fang Jueyu with the corner of her eye. His perfectly chiseled profile, courtesy of genetic optimization, was downright lethal to a girl''s heart.


    The sofa was almost five or six meters wide, yet they sat so closely together they could even catch whiffs of each other''s scents.


    "If only time could freeze at this moment, maybe that wouldn''t be so bad!" Guo Xinyu''s lips curled into a slight smile. In the dim light, the young couple harbored their own little thoughts; it seemed that this was what youth truly felt like.


    Gradually, Fang Jueyu managed to pull his attention away from Guo Xinyu and became engrossed in the movie.


    Suddenly, Guo Xinyu''s head rested directly on his shoulder. In that moment, Fang Jueyu''s body turned as stiff as if it was under a spell. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thump, thump!" His heart had never raced this intensely before. It was also the first time he realized what it meant to have a mind go blank. He didn''t even dare to move an inch, as if any movement might cost him something precious.


    "Your heart is beating so fast!" Even though it was just the two of them there, Guo Xinyu spoke in a voice only they could hear.


    "I... I''m nervous..." Fang Jueyu stuttered, at a loss for words. He didn''t expect Guo Xinyu to be bolder than him. This palpable excitement was something he''d never felt before, both delightful and pure.


    Guo Xinyu gave a cute smile. Despite Fang Jueyu''s wealth, which could draw countless girls to him, his reaction showed he lacked much experience in love. The rapid heartbeat was something he couldn''t fake or hide.


    "Is my head too heavy?"


    "No! How heavy can one head be?" Fang Jueyu couldn''t feel her head''s weight because his own head was buzzing loudly, and he felt almost numb.


    "Should I put my arm around her?" Fang Jueyu awkwardly found his arm trapped between their bodies. He wanted to pull it out, but feared his movement would upset Guo Xinyu.


    "Host, are you an idiot? She''s made it so obvious. Do you want her to make the first move?" Xiao Yi chastised Fang Jueyu in his head, "You''re so disappointing!"


    "Fine, I''ll hug her. Do you think I won''t dare?" Steeling his nerve, Fang Jueyu pulled out his right arm and draped it over Guo Xinyu''s shoulder.


    He felt her body tremble slightly and heard her heart pounding like a galloping deer. The soft sensation from his palm sparked some misguided thoughts and impulses in Fang Jueyu.


    Gradually, they refocused on the movie, maintaining their pose for almost an hour, neither daring to move first, as if any movement would shatter the beautiful atmosphere.


    As the movie drew to an end, the storyline became more emotionally stirring. Accompanied by romantic background music, the movie''s main characters were passionately kissing.


    In such an atmosphere, some couples in the theater couldn''t help but embrace one another. In the last row''s couple seating, several young pairs were locked in kisses, but of course, Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu couldn''t see them.


    Their cheeks felt a bit warm, and in this ambiance, it was impossible not to have some romantic thoughts. Fang Jueyu suddenly came up with a bold idea; he wanted to do something!


    He turned his head and saw Guo Xinyu''s bright, large eyes gazing at him, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and a deep affection in her eyes.


    This scene made Fang Jueyu''s throat dry. He slowly leaned toward Guo Xinyu, and at that moment, both of their breaths quickened, and they instinctively closed their eyes.


    With the romantic atmosphere, sweet background music, they could only feel each other''s intense breath. Guo Xinyu felt an arm gently wrap around her waist, while another hand softly caressed her hair.


    The tense, stiff body relaxed, surrendering control to her heart...


    After what seemed an eternity, their lips parted, and Guo Xinyu lowered her head, her cheeks blushing scarlet.


    The last time she had secretly kissed Fang Jueyu, it was her first kiss with a boy, but this time...


    Suddenly, she felt her hand being tightly grasped. Fang Jueyu looked at her with a serious expression.


    "Xin... Xinyu, would you be with me?" Fang Jueyu spoke nervously, his words faltering. It seemed he had never handled such matters with composure.


    "Mm!" Guo Xinyu quietly responded, her voice as soft as a mosquito''s hum.


    Under the dim light, they saw each other''s faces flush with shyness and happiness, and then they kissed again...


    The movie ended, and only after everyone else had left did they emerge from the theater holding hands. Their hearts were already in mutual understanding, with only the need for a formal gesture. When Fang Jueyu spoke up, everything naturally fell into place.


    "From now on, the Qixi Festival every year will be our anniversary!" Fang Jueyu said, "I mentioned earlier about getting you a gift, and you said it wasn''t fitting. Will you accept my gift now?"


    Guo Xinyu shyly nodded, "But you can''t spend recklessly!"


    "Ha ha, don''t worry. Even if we had endless generations, I would never run out of money!"


    "As if! Who wants endless generations with you!" Guo Xinyu playfully smacked his shoulder with a laugh.


    Fang Jueyu glanced at Guo Xinyu, noticing something missing around her snowy white neck.


    "Let''s go check out the accessories store downstairs!" Fang Jueyu said, taking her down.


    Bai Da Plaza mainly consisted of middle to high-end shops. The store they walked into was a jewelry shop, a brand he''d heard of before, renowned for a century, offering both modern jewelry and traditional pieces.


    "I wonder if this store is mine," Fang Jueyu mumbled.


    "Sorry, Host, but this is one of the few stores not part of your business empire. You finally get a chance to spend money!"


    "Hello, sir, are you looking for a gift for your girlfriend?" Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Yes, I''d like to see some necklaces," Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "What price range are you considering?" The service staff glanced at Fang Jueyu''s outfit. Although it bore no brand, she could tell from its style and fabric that it wasn''t some bargain item.


    "The price doesn''t matter, as long as my girlfriend likes it."


    On hearing this, the sales associate''s eyes lit up. They loved customers who prioritized preference over price. The jewelry here ranged from a few thousand to millions. Selling a high-ticket item would be quite a commission.


    "This way, please. Let me recommend this piece. It''s the latest work of our senior designer, a platinum necklace with a one-carat diamond and ruby accents. Your girlfriend will love it!"


    Fang Jueyu glanced at the price tag, 270,000. For everyday people, it was an absolute luxury.


    "Xinyu, do you like it?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    Seeing the price, Guo Xinyu''s brows furrowed. She knew Fang Jueyu was wealthy, but spending hundreds of thousands on a necklace was something she couldn''t do. Besides, she didn''t particularly like the necklace.


    One look at Guo Xinyu''s expression, and Fang Jueyu knew her answer. He surveyed the necklaces on the counter, none of which caught his eye.


    Suddenly, his gaze landed on a necklace in the store''s display case. At first sight, he knew this necklace was perfect for Guo Xinyu, and she''d absolutely love it!

 Chapter 84 Angels Heart

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    This was an exceedingly simple diamond necklace, the kind that didn''t need to be paired with a formal dress to reveal its distinctive luxury. Instead, it had a warm appeal that made it suitable even for ordinary occasions.


    The most unforgettable aspect was the pendant composed of an angel wing-shaped blue gemstone and a heart-shaped red gemstone, sculpted with a craftsmanship akin to divine artistry. This necklace could truly be called the store''s crowning treasure.


    Fang Jueyu noticed the flash of awe in Guo Xinyu''s eyes when she saw the necklace. Although she quickly suppressed it, his keen eyes captured the moment.


    "Do you like it?"


    Guo Xinyu shook her head. It was clear from the first glance that this necklace was worth a fortune. She didn''t want Fang Jueyu to spend so much money to buy it.


    "Guo Xinyu, you''re a terrible liar!" Fang Jueyu playfully tapped her nose.


    "Is this necklace for sale?" Fang Jueyu asked directly.


    "I''m sorry, sir, this is the treasure of our store and is not for sale. You may look at other necklaces. We have some similar pendant styles."


    "Please call your manager for me!" Fang Jueyu took out a VIP card once more. He knew that some decisions in the store couldn''t be made by the employees, but perhaps the manager could request permission from higher up.


    This was meant to be the first Valentine''s gift for Guo Xinyu, and he was determined to muster all his power to buy it. If all else failed, he was even willing to purchase this store or the entire group behind it!


    "This..." Seeing the card, the employees knew this matter was beyond their control, and they quickly called the manager. It so happened that on this special day, the manager was nearby.


    Soon, a man in his thirties rushed over. His apparent role was the store manager, but only a few people knew that he was one of the candidates to inherit Hong''s Jewelry!


    Hong''s Jewelry was an old store that had existed for over a hundred years. The whole family was in the jewelry business, choosing the best candidate from each generation as an heir. The selection method naturally depended on ability, and performance was the best measure of ability!


    This generation of the Hong Family had six outstanding young members, each assigned to manage a store. The year''s performance would serve as their final assessment!


    To prevent vicious competition, none of the candidates were allowed to use personal connections. They could only think of ways to maximize their store''s profits through management strategies or other means.


    Hong''s Jewelry focused on high-end pieces, so most items were expensive and were hard to sell. The relatively lower-end pieces couldn''t bring substantial earnings.


    Hong Yang''s current situation was dire. Most of the year had passed, yet his performance ranked fourth. His cousin, Hong Yu, had sold several necklaces valued at millions and even tens of millions in the first half of the year. His revenue was at least double Hong Yang''s¡ªcreating a gap of tens of millions or even over a hundred million!


    Each store had a crowning treasure meant to attract customers, and in principle, those treasures weren''t for sale. Losing such a piece meant losing the store''s most eye-catching attraction, naturally reducing revenue.


    So when Hong Yang heard of someone wanting to buy their store''s crowning treasure, he rushed over. Firstly, he wanted to see who dared to make such a bold offer. Secondly, if the person truly had the financial means to buy it, they might be worth befriending.


    Although the family prohibited the use of personal relationships, clients met during business dealings didn''t count!


    "Sir, our manager has arrived!" An employee pointed at the sharply dressed man hurrying through the door.


    "Manager, this gentleman wants to purchase our crowning treasure."


    "Got it, you may tend to your work. I''ll handle this customer," Hong Yang instructed.


    "Hello, are you the manager of this store? My girlfriend really likes this necklace, so I''d like to know if there''s any way to purchase it?" Fang Jueyu asked directly.


    "Sir, if I may, let me introduce the necklace first!" Hong Yang was in no rush to close a deal.


    Fang Jueyu nodded; he was indeed interested in the details of this necklace.


    "This diamond necklace is called Angel''s Heart. The pendant features two 13.5-carat blue diamonds and a 20.6-carat red diamond crafted together using a fusion technique, making it nearly seamless!"


    "Angel''s Heart, what a lovely name!" Fang Jueyu nodded. He had initially thought they were rubies and sapphires, but to his surprise, they were rare colored diamonds, making the price likely astronomical.


    He recalled that the pendant of the necklace dubbed the Heart of the Ocean was more than a 40-carat blue diamond, a virtual national treasure. And of course, the gryphon diamond statue on his Sun God was priceless.


    While Angel''s Heart wasn''t quite the same, it was still an absolute gem.


    "The necklace contains 208 diamonds, designed by an international master. Once completed, it was placed in Hong Group''s headquarters, valued at 38 million US Dollars!"


    "So expensive!" Guo Xinyu couldn''t help exclaiming at the price; it was astronomical.


    "It''s too expensive! Let''s look at something else." Guo Xinyu tugged on Fang Jueyu''s sleeve, trying to pull him away.


    "It''s alright, as long as you like it, the price isn''t too steep!" Fang Jueyu patted Guo Xinyu''s head. "I could earn back this amount of money in moments!"


    Fang Jueyu glanced at his liquid assets. Since the task began a month ago, the 500 billion US Dollar balance had become 503.2 billion. He honestly wished the necklace had a couple more zeros on its price tag.


    To Hong Yang''s ears, this was thunderous. Someone actually claimed 38 million US Dollars was nothing, even earning it back in moments. Did this young man think he was the world''s richest?


    "Manager, may I have your name?"


    "To be honest, my surname is Hong, and this Hong''s Jewelry is my family''s enterprise," Hong Yang candidly replied.


    "That''s great, so you should have the authority, right? I''ll take the necklace. Name your price!" Fang Jueyu said with grandiosity. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Sir, I''m afraid that''s not very convenient. This Angel''s Heart is our store''s most valuable piece, meant to attract customers. If you were to buy it, we''d likely lose a lot of business," Hong Yang smiled wryly.


    "How about this, let me put it another way. What conditions would Manager Hong need to sell me the Angel''s Heart?"


    "May I have your name, sir?" Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "My surname is Fang."


    "Mr. Fang, to be honest, the Angel''s Heart isn''t unsellable. It''s just that I need it to bring revenue to this store." Hong Yang opened up.


    Fang Jueyu had shown a prestigious VIP card from Plaza Square, so there was no questioning his financial capability. To certain individuals, some things weren''t off-limits to discuss. Hong Yang explained his family''s situation to Fang Jueyu.


    "I''m really sorry, but the Angel''s Heart can''t be sold to you now. If you''re truly interested, you can check back with me at the end of the year. By then, the Angel''s Heart wouldn''t bear such importance," Hong Yang explained.


    "I see." Fang Jueyu understood what Hong Yang meant and found the internal selection process of these big families genuinely unique.


    Suddenly, Fang Jueyu had a lightbulb moment. He might just put some of his money to good use this time!


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 Chapter 85 Ill take care of everything

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    "Mr. Hong, are you saying this Angel''s Heart is not entirely unavailable, but rather you need it to gain more benefits to stand out in the family competition?"


    "Mr. Fang can understand it that way!" Hong Yang nodded. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So if you can ensure you outperform the other candidates in sales, would you be willing to sell it directly to me?"


    "What does Mr. Fang mean by this?" Hong Yang sensed a hidden meaning in Fang Jueyu''s words.


    "What I mean is, I''m willing to buy out all the jewelry in this store, hoping Manager Hong would sell me this Angel''s Heart!"


    "Buy out everything?" Hong Yang nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He wanted to ask Fang Jueyu if he knew how much everything in the store would cost combined. It would require more financial power than ten such Angel''s Hearts, which was completely unwarranted.


    "Exactly, buy everything out! Eventually, these things have to be sold. Selling them to someone else or me makes no difference, and it saves a lot of trouble. Isn''t this killing two birds with one stone?"


    If Fang Jueyu indeed came up with such a sum, Hong Yang would absolutely agree one hundred times over. Selling all the jewelry in the store would yield him more sales than all his five siblings combined, securing him the position of the next generation heir beyond any doubt!


    "Mr. Fang, you aren''t joking? You should know, in our store we have at least a hundred pieces of jewelry worth millions of dollars each in stock, and more than ten pieces worth tens of millions, not to mention other smaller items. This isn''t a small number."


    "I''m certainly not joking," Fang Jueyu smiled. "Today is the first Qixi Festival with my girlfriend, and I want to give her a very special gift. As for how much it costs, that is not my concern. I just want her to be happy."


    "Fang Jueyu, what are you doing? Didn''t I say it wasn''t necessary!" Women love jewelry, and Guo Xinyu was no exception. She had to admit that she fell in love with this Angel''s Heart at first sight. But liking something didn''t mean she had to own it.


    Fang Jueyu''s words made her happy enough, but this necklace was too expensive, and Jueyu even talked about buying out the entire store, which was just too wasteful.


    "It''s okay. I''ll transfer the other jewelry to my other stores under my name for sale, no waste!" Fang Jueyu had only one goal, to buy this Angel''s Heart.


    "Even if you buy it, I won''t wear it!" Guo Xinyu said stubbornly.


    "If you refuse to wear it, I''ll buy it and throw it right into West Lake!" Fang Jueyu joked. Sometimes he was even more stubborn than most people, "Xinyu, I know you want to save me money and not spend much, but honestly, tens of millions of US Dollars are like ordinary people''s tens of bucks to me. What I care about more is if you like this gift!"


    Xinyu still wanted to say something, but Jueyu put a finger on her lips, "You''ll have to live with me for a long time, you have to get used to it slowly, understood?"


    Looking into Jueyu''s eyes, Xinyu seemed to have been convinced and nodded unconsciously.


    "That''s more like it!" Jueyu finally smiled, "Manager Hong, go ahead and calculate the price, I''ll pay right away!"


    Not only Hong Yang but even the counter assistants eavesdropping on the side were dumbfounded. These were gold, silver, diamonds, and jewels, not twenty bucks a pound of pork at the market. Even at a market, no one had ever heard of someone shopping like this, right?


    "Mr. Fang, do you only want all the items on display or also include those in the warehouse?"


    "Include them all! I wonder if this would be enough to help Manager Hong become this year''s sales champion?"


    "It will, it certainly will!" Hong Yang nodded repeatedly. Under normal circumstances, even those mid-to-low-end items might not sell a third by the end of the year. Selling a dozen high-end pieces would put him in the top three, and selling everything would undoubtedly make him number one! Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire


    "So, Mr. Hong, would you be willing to sell me the Angel''s Heart?"


    "Sell! As per the estimated price of 38 million US Dollars, Mr. Fang, how does that sound?" At that moment, Hong Yang almost saw Jueyu as a savior, understanding well how fiercely competitive it was in such a business family. Failing to become the leader would only lead to suppression.


    Jueyu''s actions almost secured his status as the next heir of Hong''s Jewelry!


    "Manager, should we really count everything?" a counter assistant inquired.


    "Count it!" Hong Yang nodded.


    Just then, another man and woman walked into the store. The man was not new to Hong''s Jewelry. The quality of jewelry here was very high, and the staff provided excellent service. Usually, as soon as a customer came in, someone would immediately come to assist.


    But strangely today, these staff were all burying their heads in notepads and computers, not paying him any attention.


    "Ahem!" The man coughed, finally catching the attention of a counter assistant who hurried over apologetically: "Sorry sir, we''re no longer selling anything here!"


    "What? Not selling anymore?" The man was surprised. Weren''t all the items neatly displayed in the counter? Hong''s Jewelry was an old brand, why wouldn''t they be making money? "Why? Did something happen to the store?"


    "Sorry sir, every jewel in this branch, including the warehouse, has been bought by that gentleman over there. If you want to buy, I''m afraid you''ll have to go to another branch."


    "Bought out? What a joke!" The man clearly didn''t believe it.


    "Hey bro, you''re looking to buy jewelry?" Jueyu greeted him.


    "Buddy, is it true? Have you really bought everything?"


    "Yeah, but if you want to buy something, you can choose anything other than this one," Jueyu pointed at the Angel''s Heart on display, "Take anything else, consider it a gift from me!"


    "Damn! Bro, you serious?"


    "Serious!" Jueyu replied categorically.


    "Alright, I''ll have a look first, hahaha!" said the man as he wandered around. He had already taken a liking to a necklace but wanted to see how a young guy could afford to buy out an entire jewelry store. If true, it would definitely make headlines!


    "Manager, including the stock, there are 105 million-dollar-level high-end items, and 14 tens of millions of dollars-level items, totaling about 4.57 billion. As for the smaller, lower-end items, it might take a bit more time."


    "Well, I''ll just skip the low-end ones, just these. I think the remaining low-end items shouldn''t significantly affect Manager Hong''s final sales."


    "In that case, since Mr. Fang is so straightforward, I''ll also make a decision. Including this Angel''s Heart, the total is 700 million, how about that?" Hong Yang decisively knocked off several million from the total.


    "No problem! Please give me an account."


    Hong Yang handed over an account number to Jueyu. He called Zhuang Ying, as his black card was only for everyday expenses and didn''t carry such a large amount.


    Zhuang Ying didn''t ask why Jueyu needed such a hefty sum; her job was simply to help Jueyu spend and make money, just that. Where it went was not her concern.


    Five minutes later, Hong Yang''s phone rang, showing that his company account had directly increased by 700 million in cash! Jueyu had indeed paid the entire 700 million in one go!


    "Bro... Bro, I''m convinced!" Seeing this, the man gave a thumbs up, while his female companion looked at Xinyu with intense envy.


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 Chapter 86 Access Controlled

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    "Manager Hong, can you have those things delivered directly to Villa No. 1 at Jiangnan Manor? You have a delivery service, right?"


    "Don''t worry, Mr. Fang, I''ll arrange for security to escort the delivery. These items will definitely arrive safely at your residence!" Hong Yang promised, patting his chest. These were jewels worth billions; hiring a few armored trucks wouldn''t be an exaggeration.


    "Can we take this Angel''s Heart with us now?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, you can take it right away!" Hong Yang said, now considering Fang Jueyu his lucky charm. He could already imagine the expressions on the faces of his competitors when they heard this news.


    "Buddy, is it okay if I take this one?" The middle-aged man from earlier had already chosen a necklace. He wasn''t exploiting the situation; he just picked a platinum necklace worth over twenty thousand, which was nothing compared to the six billion. It was barely even a fraction.


    "I keep my word!" The man''s actions earned Fang Jueyu''s favor. "Manager Hong, this necklace isn''t included in the package, but, um..."


    "Hahaha, no problem at all. Consider this necklace as a gift to Mr. Fang; you''re welcome to do with it as you please!" A mere twenty thousand was nothing to Hong Yang.


    "Thank you, Manager Hong!"


    Fang Jueyu could hardly wait to see Guo Xinyu wearing that necklace. The store staff cautiously unlocked the security case, donned fresh gloves, and presented the necklace.


    "Let me put it on for you!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "Okay!" Guo Xinyu nodded gently. It wasn''t just that the necklace was priceless; even if it were an ordinary silver necklace, she''d be happy because Fang Jueyu gave it to her.


    Just as Fang Jueyu imagined, Guo Xinyu was the perfect model for this necklace. Her fair neck and beautiful collarbone made her look like a noble princess under the necklace''s adornment.


    "Do you like it?" he asked softly.


    "I do, but it''s a bit heavy." Guo Xinyu had never worn something so valuable, and now she truly grasped the weight of several dozen carats.


    "Hahaha!" Watching Guo Xinyu''s adorable expression, Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but laugh. "If you think it''s too heavy, you can wear it after you marry me!"


    "Okay!" Guo Xinyu whispered softly, then shyly buried her head in Fang Jueyu''s chest.


    "Ahem! Mr. Fang, how about I treat you to dinner tonight?" Hong Yang was in an exceptionally good mood. Although Fang Jueyu was young, his wealth was astonishing. Befriending him might be a great advantage when he inherits his family''s business.


    "Some other time!" Fang Jueyu refused outright. He was out on a date with Guo Xinyu, and they had just confirmed their relationship. He hadn''t even had the chance to do anything romantic yet; he certainly didn''t want to waste time dining with another man.


    "Oh? Hahahaha! I''m sorry, I was presumptuous! Hahaha!" Realizing his invitation was ill-timed, Hong Yang laughed awkwardly. "I''ll treat you another day then, and these items will be delivered to your residence by tomorrow afternoon at the latest."


    "Thanks!" Fang Jueyu thanked him and then left Hong''s Jewelry with Guo Xinyu, not caring about the four-billion-plus worth of jewelry.


    "It''s strange, when did Jiangnan City get such a young tycoon?" Hong Yang was puzzled. Hong''s Jewelry was a big enterprise in Jiangnan City, and he knew most of the wealthy people there. He couldn''t recall anyone with the surname Fang.


    "Manager, he seems to be that Dean Fang from Weibo recently!" An employee handed him a phone with a photo taken in Shanghai of Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu.


    "So it is him, no wonder!" Hong Yang had some connections with Wang Cong, who had mentioned this person. He was curious how rich someone who could make Wang Cong concede could be. Now he knew.


    "Manager, this store..."


    "Most things have been sold, so why keep it open? Close the store, give everyone three months paid leave, and when I take over Hong''s Jewelry, you guys will be in charge of this store!"


    Hearing Hong Yang''s words, all the employees lit up with surprise. Today might just be their lucky day; one person''s success can uplift everyone around them.


    Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu, fingers intertwined, left Bater Plaza. Even though they had shared more intimate moments earlier in the theater, both could still feel the nervous sweat on each other''s palms.


    "Next time, don''t spend money so recklessly!" Guo Xinyu pouted.


    "How can that be reckless spending?" Fang Jueyu said earnestly. "As long as you''re happy, I don''t mind spending more."


    "No way, what if the money runs out?"


    "Then I''ll become a kept man, waiting for you, a rich star, to take care of me! Hahaha!"


    "I won''t become a rich lady!" Guo Xinyu laughed, finding Fang Jueyu''s words amusing. "By the way, I''ve nearly perfected that song. My teacher said I could try recording in the studio!" Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Really? Once the new company address is set in a few days, we''ll get started!" All the paperwork for Xinyu Media was ready, and he had left the equipment handling to Zhuang Ying, which should be settled soon.


    "I''ll sing it perfectly!" This was the first song Fang Jueyu wrote for her, and she was determined to record a version she was proud of.


    Suddenly, Guo Xinyu''s face changed. "Oh no, lost track of time!"


    "What''s wrong?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Our school curfew is at ten thirty, and it''s almost eleven now!" Guo Xinyu glanced at her phone, already showing several missed calls from her roommates, who had been joking in their group chat about calling the police.


    "Are you there? What are you doing? Are you ''busy''?"


    "Xinyu, are you surrendering tonight?"


    "Xinyu, I''m ready to call the police. If you''re being forced, say something!"


    Opening a few voice messages, her roommates'' teasing voices came through.


    "Pfft!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but laugh. Apparently, not only do boys'' dorms make such jokes, but girls seem to as well!


    "So what now?" Fang Jueyu figured Guo Shu and the others were probably asleep now, and going home seemed inappropriate.


    "Why don''t you stay at my place tonight?" Fang Jueyu suggested.


    "Huh?" Guo Xinyu''s face flushed red. Although they were now officially a couple and didn''t need to avoid certain things, staying over at Fang Jueyu''s on their first day together seemed a bit too soon.


    "Don''t worry, my place is very spacious," Fang Jueyu joked. "Unless you''re afraid I might be naughty at night, hahaha!"


    "Who''s afraid of you? Bring it on!" Guo Xinyu playfully punched the air. "If you try anything, I''ll punch you in the head, hmph!"


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 Chapter 87 I Choose

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    "This is where you live?" Although Guo Xinyu had tried her best to imagine Fang Jueyu''s home, she found she had still underestimated the level of luxury.


    "Yeah, but living here all alone is really too empty, just missing a lady of the house!" Fang Jueyu said shamelessly.


    "How come I never noticed you were such a smooth talker before?" Guo Xinyu made a funny face. "In your dreams! I''m just staying here one night. Tomorrow, I''m heading back to the dorm!"


    Guo Xinyu anticipated that she''d definitely face intense interrogation from her roommates tomorrow.


    "Hungry? Want to eat something? My chefs are on standby 24/7."


    "No, thanks, I''ve already eaten a lot tonight. Eating too much isn''t good for the stomach."


    "Haha, you''re quite the health enthusiast," Fang Jueyu laughed.


    "You do have quite the taste, with so many oil paintings at home," said Guo Xinyu, whose parents were also well-educated and had given her some education since childhood. "These artworks are pretty well-imitated; they really have the essence of the original authors."


    "That''s where you''re wrong. No fakes hang in my house. These are all the genuine works by those famous masters!"


    "Impossible. No matter how wealthy you are, these things are considered national treasures by those European countries. They''re not that easy to acquire," Guo Xinyu said as she wandered in the living room, and as a piano major, her eyes inevitably fell on Chopin''s piano.


    "This piano has been around for quite a few years, hasn''t it?" Guo Xinyu touched the keyboard, finding no dust, showing the place was well-maintained.


    "It was a gift from my ancestor to Chopin. After Chopin passed away, the piano was shipped back to Huaxia," Fang Jueyu said, pointing to the engraved words on the side.


    "Is this real?" Although she couldn''t authenticate the handwriting, the piano''s history seemed highly likely to be true. "I don''t even know what your family does; it seems like there''s more to you than just wealth."


    "You won''t believe it if I tell you, but I''m the Emperor of this planet. Almost everything with a known name belongs to me, including you!" Fang Jueyu boldly wrapped his arm around Guo Xinyu''s waist, becoming much bolder in his own home.


    "I knew it. You definitely had some ulterior motive for inviting me here tonight!" Guo Xinyu''s face turned bright red, unable to meet his gaze.


    Whether it was due to his body being enhanced or not, Fang Jueyu''s self-control used to be much better.


    "But if you dare to do anything reckless, I''ll definitely punch you!" Guo Xinyu adjusted her slightly disheveled clothes, almost losing control just now.


    Deep down, Guo Xinyu was a very traditional person. She''d been excellent throughout her life, with many suitors, but before college, she focused solely on her studies, and after that, she was occupied with family matters. Fang Jueyu was the first person she truly liked.


    Once she decided on someone, she wouldn''t change her mind, unless Fang Jueyu abandoned her. Otherwise, she''d be willing to stick by his side for life. However, some things, she just wasn''t ready for.


    "If he really tries something tonight, should I refuse him or..." Guo Xinyu was caught in a dilemma.


    "Alright, go take a bath. It''s not time for me to devour you yet!" Fang Jueyu habitually ruffled Guo Xinyu''s hair. "I''ve had clothes prepared for you, tailored to your size. The bathroom is on the second floor, right next to my room. You''ll sleep in the room on the other side tonight!"


    After speaking, Fang Jueyu willingly walked away; there was also a bathroom on the third floor, where he planned to enjoy a nice bath.


    Watching Fang Jueyu''s retreating figure, Guo Xinyu felt touched. If he truly wanted her, she wouldn''t have refused, but Fang Jueyu chose to respect her, willing to wait until she was ready. Nowadays, not many men were like that.


    "Oh, he''s really making things hard for himself!" The moment Fang Jueyu walked upstairs, his manner of walking changed, the reason for which, well, his fellow men would understand.


    "Host, you chose to be less than an animal instead of being an animal!" Xiao Yi timely chimed in.


    "What do you know? I''m nothing like my scumbag dad," Fang Jueyu declared righteously. "Tonight, even if I suffocate or fall down from here, I swear not to touch her! I''ll choose to be less than an animal tonight!"


    After a cold shower, Fang Jueyu finally calmed down. Being with his girlfriend in a room and doing nothing was really hard on the body!


    He returned to his room. The bathroom light was still on, and he could hear the water dripping.


    "Girls sure take a long time in the shower!"


    "Host, I think you should just jump in now!"


    "Shut up! Are you an intelligent system or a rogue system?" Fang Jueyu snapped, as Xiao Yi''s remarks grew crasser by the day.


    Back in his room, Fang Jueyu turned on his computer, noticing his Weibo follower count was nearly twenty million. However, his level-1 privilege task completion was only at 30%, truly a long way to go.


    "Today I''m giving away 1,000 red envelopes, with each person getting ten thousand. Don''t ask why, I''m just rich and willful!" Giving away prizes every few days had almost become a routine task for Fang Jueyu.


    "Haha, I''ve been waiting a long time. I''ve calculated the director''s giveaway timings, and this time I''m sure to win!"


    "Director, don''t think you can shut us up with red envelopes! Fess up, is Miss Xinyu already yours? We haven''t seen her live stream for ages!"


    "I go by Jiangnan Fan Wei. I heard someone saw the director''s Sun God at the Baida Square today, leaving with a mysterious woman. I suspect that woman is Miss Xinyu!"


    "Is the info upstairs true?"


    "Upstairs is talking nonsense! My husband is right next to me, don''t slander him!" Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire


    "Upstairs is doubling the nonsense! Clearly, he''s my husband!"


    ...


    "Darn, they''re everywhere," Fang Jueyu hadn''t expected his evening movements to actually be discovered.


    "Click!" Just when Fang Jueyu was about to sleep, his door suddenly opened.


    Fresh from her bath, Guo Xinyu was in a pair of casual shorts, her legs snow-white and slender, her top a loose T-shirt that didn''t hide her shapely figure at all. Her hair wasn''t fully dry yet, and this sight made Fang Jueyu gulp.


    "This is tempting me to commit a crime!" Such a sight made Fang Jueyu a bit parched.


    "Uh, your place is too big; it''s a little scary being alone, can I sleep here with you?" Guo Xinyu asked, head down, avoiding eye contact.


    "Oh my gosh!" Fang Jueyu almost cried, "I said I wouldn''t eat you today, but you don''t have to act so fearless!"


    "Hmph, I don''t care!" Guo Xinyu ran over and lay down next to Fang Jueyu.


    "I''m sleeping here tonight!" Guo Xinyu turned her back to Fang Jueyu, revealing a sly smile.


    "This girl is testing me!" Fang Jueyu was smart, immediately seeing through Guo Xinyu''s little scheme.


    "Click!" Fang Jueyu turned off the light, and the room was filled with silence, only their breathing and heartbeat audible.


    Guo Xinyu felt an arm wrap around her waist, providing a sense of security and warmth. She hadn''t mistaken him! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 88 Morning

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    To Fang Jueyu, this was indeed a huge test. He didn''t even know how many times he recited the Heart Sutra in his mind before he finally fell asleep. Guo Xinyu also only fell asleep after hearing Fang Jueyu''s calm and even breathing.


    With the first rays of morning light, Fang Jueyu opened his eyes and suddenly felt something in his hand. He quickly let go. When did his sleep posture become so poor?


    Luckily, Guo Xinyu hadn''t woken up yet. Otherwise, Fang Jueyu would definitely have had a fresh red slap mark on his face!


    "Ah, I feel like my body has been emptied!" Fang Jueyu sighed. He could control his body and thoughts but could not stop his natural reactions. A whole night in sage mode was indeed a bit hard to endure.


    "What is that?" Guo Xinyu, gradually waking, suddenly felt something poking into her back. She quickly realized what it was and instantly snapped out of her sleepy state.


    "You... pervert!" Guo Xinyu quickly grabbed the blanket and wrapped herself tightly.


    "You''ve already slept together, what''s all this talk about being a pervert?" Fang Jueyu muttered softly.


    "You were the one afraid of the dark and insisted on sleeping here with me last night. How did I become the pervert?" Fang Jueyu shamelessly said, completely forgetting what he did when he woke up.


    "I don''t care! You are a stinking pervert!" Looking at Fang Jueyu''s embarrassed look, Guo Xinyu couldn''t help but feel inexplicably happy.


    "I didn''t do anything all night. I''m less than a beast, and now you''re calling me a pervert. It''s too hard for me," Fang Jueyu said, feigning grievance.


    "Mua!" Guo Xinyu swiftly kissed him on the cheek, "It''s a reward for your excellent behavior last night!"


    "Just that little bit?" Fang Jueyu said unsatisfied. He had endured a whole night, "No way, I need to collect more interest!"


    "Ah!"


    Fang Jueyu quickly pulled Guo Xinyu into his arms, intending to start the morning with a deep kiss.


    "Buzz buzz buzz!" Just then, the sound of a phone suddenly rang, and the two immediately snapped back to their senses like startled fawns.


    "That''s... that''s my phone." Guo Xinyu pointed to her phone by her pillow.


    Fang Jueyu had a look of disbelief. The call didn''t come early or late, but just right at this very moment. If he found out who it was, he would''ve torn them to pieces!


    "Guo Xinyu, where the hell were you last night? You didn''t reply to the group messages or answer your phone! We almost called the police!" A slightly fierce female voice came from the phone.


    "We finished the movie too late last night, and the school was locked down, so we couldn''t go back." Guo Xinyu sneaked a glance at Fang Jueyu, who was sulking, and then patted his somewhat matted hair.


    "Then where did you go last night? Did you guys stay in a hotel? Guo Xinyu! Can you use your brain? It''s easy to be deceived! Come on, did he do anything to you last night?"


    "Oh stop! What are you talking about? We didn''t stay outside!"


    "Phew, that''s good!" Xiaoling heaved a sigh of relief.


    "I stayed at his place last night."


    "What? You were at his house?" Guo Xinyu''s latter words made Xiaoling explode. Wasn''t this like walking into a lion''s den? With Guo Xinyu''s personality, wouldn''t she have been eaten up entirely?


    "Don''t worry, we didn''t do anything last night. He respects me a lot," Guo Xinyu explained.


    "He just called me a pervert!" Fang Jueyu muttered discontentedly.


    "That''s good!" Guo Xinyu''s words were convincing; she wouldn''t lie, "How about this, next time, bring your boyfriend, and let''s have a meal together so the girls can check him out!"


    "No need for next time. How about tonight?" Fang Jueyu moved right next to Guo Xinyu and said.


    "Oh my, Xinyu, he''s there with you?"


    "Y-yeah," Guo Xinyu rolled her eyes at Fang Jueyu, "What are you doing!"


    "What''s the matter? Everyone will meet eventually anyway. Tonight, I''ll bribe your roommates early on so they''ll give us more opportunities in the future!"


    "Hahaha, Xinyu, your boyfriend knows how to play the game!"


    It''s said that when a girl is in love, she can support a whole dorm, and when she''s having a hard time in love, she needs the entire dorm''s help; sisters are there to sell out!


    "Alright, it''s settled then. Tonight at 5:30, we''ll wait for you at the school gate. Handsome, make sure you return our Xinyu safe and sound!" Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Promise to return her to you in one piece!" Fang Jueyu laughed.


    "Why did you so readily agree?" Guo Xinyu pouted, "Don''t you know, my roommates can eat a lot, and they could make you poor!"


    "What''s up? We''ve only been together for a day, and you''re already thinking about saving me money?" Fang Jueyu teased, brushing against her nose.


    "Stop it! If you keep brushing, my nose will collapse!" Guo Xinyu feigned anger.


    "My roommates aren''t easy to fool! They''ll definitely give you a hard time!"


    "Not likely? Even your parents didn''t make life hard for me!" Fang Jueyu said, "Oh right, I should find a time to officially visit Uncle Guo and them."


    As for Guo Xinyu''s roommates, Fang Jueyu really didn''t see a big issue, having a nice meal, giving some gifts, wouldn''t they be happy to sell out for glory?


    "Thank you!" Guo Xinyu leaned into Fang Jueyu''s chest voluntarily; the warmth made her feel at ease.


    "No thank-yous between us." Fang Jueyu suddenly revealed a sly smile, "But how are you going to compensate me for what happened just now?"


    "Hmm?" Guo Xinyu looked puzzled.


    "Heh heh!" Fang Jueyu once again pounced on her, and the room instantly turned into a scene of romance...


    In the end, Fang Jueyu still didn''t manage to do anything. To calm down, he could only head to the bathroom for a refreshing cold shower. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xiao Yi, why haven''t I completed my mission yet? Didn''t you say that getting Xinyu counts as completing the mission? Where''s my reward?" Fang Jueyu suddenly recalled this matter.


    "Master, it''s not considered complete yet. You two have to do ''that'' for the task to be officially completed!"


    "What?" Fang Jueyu was so close to cursing. He had already gotten Guo Xinyu, and now there was a condition added? This intelligent system must be a rogue system!


    "Manners, this can''t be blamed on me. This was your father''s decision. Until you obtain Level One permission, the previous owner''s orders always have priority."


    "Alright, Fang Huai, you win this time!" Fang Jueyu said viciously. It seemed the road ahead was still long!


    "Achoo!" On a planet tens of thousands of light-years from Earth, Fang Huai sneezed suddenly.


    "What happened?" Cao Lan asked.


    "Nothing, probably my son is missing me," Fang Huai replied, "Our parents'' trace disappeared on this planet. There must be something nearby. Let''s search more thoroughly."


    ¡­


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 Chapter 89 Plastic Sisters

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    "Young Master, may I come in?" The two had just finished freshening up when Zhuang Ying called. Normally, she would just open the door and enter Fang Jueyu''s villa, but since Guo Xinyu spent the night here, she worried about interrupting their "morning exercise."


    "Come in, it''s fine!" Fang Jueyu, of course, didn''t know what Zhuang Ying was thinking. He had long gotten used to her managing his daily life like a mother.


    "Miss Guo!" Zhuang Ying nodded at Guo Xinyu. She was to be the future mistress. Last time in the magic city, she had scolded Fang Jueyu in frustration, but this time it seemed he had wised up and actually brought Guo Xinyu home.


    "Xinyu, this is my assistant, Zhuang Ying." Fang Jueyu introduced.


    "Personal assistant?" Guo Xinyu felt a bit uncomfortable. No one would be pleased with another woman constantly clinging to their boyfriend.


    A woman understands a woman''s mind best, and Zhuang Ying immediately saw what Guo Xinyu was thinking.


    "Miss Guo, don''t worry. The Zhuang Family has served the Fang Family for three generations. The Young Master has absolutely no interest in me, and there''s no need for you to be on guard." Zhuang Ying said with a smile. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Having her thoughts exposed, Guo Xinyu felt a bit embarrassed.


    "By the way, Young Master, the batch of goods you ordered yesterday has arrived. The car is parked at the villa entrance!" Zhuang Ying got to the main point.


    Hong Yang was extremely efficient. By 10 a.m., the delivery truck had arrived at Jiangnan Gardens, accompanied by three security vehicles in a formation similar to bank vault transport.


    "Young Master, why did you buy so much jewelry?" Although Zhuang Ying paid for the goods, she still didn''t understand why Fang Jueyu needed them. If he wanted jewelry, his own brand had even higher-end pieces and unique collectibles.


    To put it bluntly, even Zhuang Ying wasn''t impressed with those items.


    "Nothing much, gave Xinyu a gift yesterday and happened to make a friend in the jewelry business," Fang Jueyu didn''t elaborate further, "Just put them up for sale in my jewelry stores, or have them redesigned, as you see fit!"


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    "Alright, leave it to me!" Zhuang Ying nodded.


    "By the way, Xinyu, how many roommates do you have?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Three, why?"


    "No reason, just that it''s the first time I''m inviting your roommates for dinner. It''s not good to go empty-handed," Fang Jueyu turned to Zhuang Ying again, "Sister Ying, set aside three versatile and suitable ones for me."


    "Is that necessary?" Guo Xinyu remembered that just yesterday, there were several necklaces worth millions or even tens of millions. Even for inviting roommates to dinner, such expensive gifts weren''t needed, right?


    "Of course!" I must make a good impression on your roommates; this essential bribery is needed so I don''t lose face in front of them!


    People are vain, it''s human nature. Every girl wants a boyfriend that others envy. The better Fang Jueyu performed, the more face Guo Xinyu had with her roommates.


    With three more people, taking the Sun God wouldn''t be appropriate. Just recently, the cars Fang Jueyu ordered had all arrived, and the Sun God could be sent back for maintenance.


    "Don''t you have a slightly more ordinary car?" Guo Xinyu looked at the garage, which resembled a car show, realizing for the first time Fang Jueyu hadn''t been exaggerating when he said a few million felt like a few dozen bucks to him.


    "This..." Fang Jueyu looked around. Aside from a Wuling Hongguang, no car in his garage cost less than 3 million, but he couldn''t possibly take that car, could he?


    In the end, Fang Jueyu took a five-seater Bentley; while still a car worth millions, it was more understated than those sports cars and quite spacious.


    At Jiangnan Music Academy''s gate, three girls eagerly waited. Their dorm was one of the few without conflicts¡ªWu Xiaoling, the eldest, cared for the three like a big sister. They were a bit worried when Guo Xinyu hadn''t returned last night.


    However, today''s phone call revealed Fang Jueyu''s voice. From his tone and manner, he seemed trustworthy, but if he wanted to take away their beloved Guo Xinyu, he had to pass their test first!


    "Ladies, today we must really check Xinyu''s guy out. If he doesn''t pass, we''ll boot him on the spot!" Wu Xiaoling declared boldly, "Xinyu''s had it tough, no more jerk boyfriends!"


    "Yeah, let''s rate him on looks, physique, family background, and character. To match our Xinyu, every aspect must be top-notch!" Zhou Jing added.


    "Right! We won''t be won over by just one meal!" The youngest, Long Wei, asserted with a righteous face.


    While they were fervently chatting, a shiny Bentley pulled over nearby, catching them off guard.


    "It''s me!" The car window rolled down, revealing Guo Xinyu waving to them.


    Following the voice, they saw Guo Xinyu in the front passenger seat with a very young and handsome guy beside her.


    "Oh my God!" The three girls exclaimed in unison. They''d guessed Guo Xinyu''s boyfriend would be handsome and well-off, but he exceeded their expectations by at least two levels!


    "Xinyu, ask them to get in." Fang Jueyu said softly.


    "What are you standing there for? Get in the car!" Guo Xinyu laughed.


    Only then did Xiaoling and the others react, albeit a bit gingerly. They''d never been in such a nice car before. If they knew this was one of the cheaper ones from Fang Jueyu''s collection, who knows how they''d react.


    "Where to for dinner? Thought of it?" Fang Jueyu turned to them, "Consider this my treat to meet everyone. In the future, if Xinyu and I ever argue, I''ll rely on your support."


    "You¡ªyou¡ªyou''re that Fang Jueyu?" Xinyu''s roommates finally recognized him.


    "Yes, it''s me."


    "Wow, Xinyu!" Three pairs of eyes locked onto Guo Xinyu. "No wonder you kept it from us, sneaking around all this time!"


    They knew one of Guo Xinyu''s followers was a rich tycoon and had been photographed at China Joy. When questioned, Guo Xinyu had flatly denied everything.


    The girls'' initial restraint vanished. Though not celebrities themselves, Fang Jueyu''s fame was no less than that of some stars, especially since his wealth made even Principal Wang pale in comparison.


    "No way, Xinyu, we worried about you all night. We can''t resolve this with just a simple meal!"


    "Yeah, yeah! With Dean Fang''s wealth, he better treat us to something good!"


    Guo Xinyu had texted them earlier to go easy and not extort Fang Jueyu too harshly. But with this revelation, the girls dropped all pretenses of thriftiness!


    "You guys!" Guo Xinyu winked and glared, full of warning!


    But her threats were ineffective as the girls chatted and joked. Under the lure of delicious food, their morning promise was forgotten, perhaps the famed "plastic sisterhood."


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 Chapter 90 The Meeting Gift

    The car drove into Wanlong Square, a few kilometers outside the school. This place was popular among nearby students. Although the expenses were high, most students couldn''t afford it, but sometimes just coming to window shop was a fun thing to do.


    Most of the food at Wanlong Square was fairly priced, with an average cost of about one hundred per person. But on the top floor, there was a French restaurant where the average price exceeded five hundred. They had wanted to come many times but never dared to go in. This time, they were lucky to have Fang Jueyu with them.


    "Order whatever you want, don''t be shy!" Fang Jueyu handed the menu directly to them. The cost of this restaurant was indeed not cheap, but still far less than what he usually spent on a meal.


    Although everyone said they would take advantage of Fang Jueyu, when it came time to order, each of them was surprisingly reserved, looking like little girls who would be full after just a bite.


    "What are you all pretending for?" Guo Xinyu couldn''t help but laugh at their antics.


    They often ate together, and even the shortest among them, Long Wei, was a big eater who could finish a huge hamburger in five bites and not take a sixth bite. Yet here she was, only ordering a fruit salad and a watermelon juice!


    "It''s not like I have long-term plans. I can''t let you, the future wealthy lady, look down on us!" Long Wei said, pretending to look aggrieved.


    "Exactly, you haven''t even gotten married yet, and you''re already ditching friends for a guy. Xinyu, we really misjudged you!" Zhou Jing said, looking heartbroken.


    "Alright, alright. Xinyu is just joking with you. Order whatever you want!" Fang Jueyu quickly tried to smooth things over.


    But Fang Jueyu''s words didn''t seem to work. The three of them looked at Guo Xinyu for confirmation, as if asking if they could really eat to their heart''s content.


    In the end, Guo Xinyu couldn''t resist the gazes and reluctantly nodded.


    "Yay! Xinyu, I love you to death!" Wu Xiaoling almost wanted to give Guo Xinyu a big kiss.


    "This, I want this volcano steak, deep-sea butterfly prawns, French red wine braised chicken chops, and this Black Forest..."


    "Order it all, I also want that Mexican spicy chicken breast, and a matcha forest..."


    "Were you all hungry ghosts in a past life?" Guo Xinyu regretted her decision a little as she watched Fang Jueyu''s dumbfounded expression. She wished she could just bury herself underground. It was too embarrassing.


    "Xinyu, what''s that saying? You eat the meat, and we sisters sip the soup. What''s wrong with that? You got yourself a big shot like Dean Fang; it''s not too much to let us have some benefits, is it? Besides, we don''t eat like this every day." Zhou Jing defended herself.


    Guo Xinyu wasn''t worried about the money; it was just that their behavior was somewhat embarrassing.


    "Yeah, we worried about you all night last night, so what''s wrong with rewarding ourselves with some food today?" Long Wei chimed in.


    "By the way, handsome Fang," the three suddenly ignited with gossip flames, "our Xinyu never dated before, but her suitors can line up from the school gate to the South Lake. Trust fund kids driving sports cars are a dime a dozen. So how did you win her over?"


    "Well, it''s personal charm, personal charm, haha!" Fang Jueyu shamelessly laughed.


    Hiss! Fang Jueyu felt a hand pinch the flesh on his waist, and he bared his teeth in pain.


    "Well, you know, outstanding people attract each other. There''s no winning over or not winning over, right, Xinyu?" Fang Jueyu forced a smile as he looked at Guo Xinyu, wondering how these girls could be so fierce after getting into relationships.


    "Oh, right, I haven''t formally introduced you," Guo Xinyu suddenly remembered what she forgot.


    "This is our dorm leader Wu Xiaoling, a vocal major, also a local from Jiangnan City, and she usually takes good care of the three of us."


    "Hello!" Wu Xiaoling extended her hand generously.


    "This is Zhou Jing, a violin major from Yanjing."


    "This is Long Wei, we''re even in the same major and class!"


    "Hello, I''m Fang Jueyu, from Haihua City, currently a student at Jiangnan University, entering my senior year!" Fang Jueyu introduced himself voluntarily. "I''m not very good at talking or coaxing girls, so if I ever make Xinyu angry, I''ll have to trouble you all!"


    "Haha, no problem, no problem. Just for today''s meal alone, our Xinyu is sold to you!" Though everyone was joking, the three girls noticed that no matter the time, Fang Jueyu always had his eyes softly lingering on Guo Xinyu, which showed he was serious about her.


    "Today, it was a last-minute decision to eat together, so I didn''t have time to prepare any gifts. Consider this your meeting gift!" Fang Jueyu took out three small boxes from his pocket.


    "Fang Jueyu, you''re too kind. No need to prepare gifts!" The three girls said this, but smiled and accepted them.


    "Just for this gift, I''ll tell you a secret!" Long Wei beckoned Fang Jueyu with her finger. "Xinyu and I bathed together. Don''t look at her slim figure..."


    "Weiwei! You''re asking for a beating!" Guo Xinyu''s face flushed with embarrassment, and she pretended to go after her.


    "Heh, I thought it was a real secret!" Fang Jueyu muttered to himself.


    "This... this is too valuable. We... we can''t accept it." Zhou Jing opened the small box and immediately gasped in surprise. She initially thought it was just some small jewelry or trinkets, but when the box was opened, the diamond''s brilliance made her hand tremble slightly.


    The price tag was still on it, and the long string of zeros left her dizzy. The diamond necklace was priced at 570,000!


    What the heck, since when did rich people take friends of their girlfriends out to eat and start giving diamond necklaces? And for tens of thousands worth?


    Initially, Zhuang Ying prepared necklaces worth millions, but Fang Jueyu thought that such expensive items might leave a bad impression, so he switched to relatively cheaper ones.


    But even the cheaper ones cost hundreds of thousands!


    "Go ahead and accept them. I have many diamond mines in Africa, so these diamond necklaces mean nothing to me. I should be thanking you for taking care of Xinyu over the years."


    "Diamond mines?" Hearing this, the three girls almost fainted.


    There were many rumors online about Fang Jueyu. Some said he was a director of an automobile group, others said he was an illegitimate son of a tycoon, while some claimed he was the son of an official. But no one ever said he had mines in Africa, let alone "many" diamond mines!


    "Are you really giving these to us?" They felt like they were dreaming. It was so wonderful, a bit unreal. Guo Xinyu had really found herself a diamond bachelor!


    "Of course, keep them safe," Fang Jueyu nodded with a smile. "Oh, by the way, next month I''m inviting you to see Su Lun''s concert. I''ll give the tickets to Xinyu to bring to you. They''re VIP seats in the front row!" Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Ah!" The three of them were practically ultimate Su Lun fangirls. They had scrimped and saved for months to look forward to seeing Su Lun''s concert, yet they hadn''t managed to get tickets. This news was even more explosive than the three necklaces. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You wouldn''t happen to know Su Lun, would you?" Wu Xiaoling asked.


    "Sort of. A few days ago, when I went to Sanya, he even caught a ride on my private jet."


    "Xinyu, you must have saved the galaxy in your previous life!" They were already numb to Fang Jueyu''s wealth.


    "I might have saved the whole universe." Guo Xinyu affectionately looked at Fang Jueyu, as the hands under the table secretly held each other.


    "Rich guy, do you have any brothers or sisters? Introduce one to us?"


    ...

 Chapter 91 I Have Everything You Want

    "Old Fang, I''m sorry, I couldn''t secure this piece of land!" After sending Guo Xinyu and the others back, Fang Jueyu received some disappointing news.


    Recently, there was a land bidding near Shandong. This area was quite large; it was originally a wasteland. Because the local government wanted to develop it, a lot of the land had been gradually leased out.


    After some investigation, although it was a bit small relative to their construction plans, the surrounding area also seemed to have development intentions in the future, so starting with local construction wasn''t a bad idea.


    Many real estate developers participated in this bidding, but it was eventually auctioned to a company that needed to build an industrial town. Wang Cong also returned empty-handed, and the issue of site selection was delayed repeatedly, making him feel somewhat guilty about Fang Jueyu''s investment.


    "No problem, I''ll think of a way too. This isn''t something that can be rushed," Fang Jueyu consoled. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No way, the special effects team I hired only signed a two-year contract. If this drags on, they might pack up and leave."


    "What are you afraid of? At worst, just buy them outright!" He was prepared to buy such a large piece of land, could he be troubled by a mere special effects team? Even if taken a step back, if he used the knowledge recorded in Xiao Yi''s database, the special effects they could create wouldn''t even compare.


    "Oh, this is really a big problem!" Fang Jueyu sighed. Although Huaxia had vast lands, there was only so much available, even with money. He couldn''t conjure a place out of thin air, could he?


    "Master, if places with people are hard to build on, why not build in places without people?" Xiao Yi seemed to have an idea.


    "Build in the Antarctic or Arctic?" Fang Jueyu''s mind didn''t process this immediately, only thinking of these two places.


    "Are you stupid?" Xiao Yi was already used to cursing a bit, "Land on your Earth only takes up a small part of the surface. Oceans, deserts, these uninhabited areas, aren''t they endless? Not to mention anything else, if you build this film city in the desert, the state would probably give you full support!"


    "Is it that easy?" Fang Jueyu had thought of it too. If built in the desert, even the Tagore Desert could be used off-the-shelf, almost reducing the workload of the first phase by one-third.


    "The desert has unstable foundations and lacks water resources. It''s difficult for a person to survive a few days here, let alone build a film city. Dream on!"


    "Are you looking down on me?" Xiao Yi was not satisfied, "The civilization that created me is so advanced that you Earthlings can''t even fathom it. Isn''t desert land salinization a problem? If you can''t solve it, maybe I can!"


    "You have the technology?"


    "Of course. Whether it''s something you can think of or not, as long as you want it, I have it!" Xiao Yi said with utmost confidence.


    "I have a gene modification technology for a type of plant. Once planted in the desert, these plants can take root quickly. Their root systems can extend deep into the earth to draw underground water, and while surviving, they can also solidify the land. If you can cultivate this plant, within a year, you could create a fully functional area in the desert!"


    "That incredible?"


    "And the technology on your Earth can achieve this now. Several countries have made some progress, but to truly develop this plant, maybe it would take ten more years."


    "Is anyone in our country doing similar research?" Fang Jueyu knew that this technology couldn''t just appear out of nowhere. If he wanted to use it to create land in the desert, he''d need a medium, at least to make the technology reasonably available.


    "Of course, but not many, and most are progressing very slowly," Xiao Yi browsed all the documents in an instant, "The best work is probably from a project group at your Jiangnan University, led by a Professor Qi Dong. They''re stuck on issues with the plant''s activity and growth cycle after genetic modification. You can negotiate terms with them using this technology!"


    "And this technology... heh heh heh!" Fang Jueyu chuckled humbly.


    "Call me Dad!"


    "In your dreams!"


    "Then forget about it!"


    "Dad!"


    "Good boy!"


    ...


    Half an hour later, Fang Jueyu rubbed his temples, finally digesting some of the knowledge he had just gained. To comprehend fully, Xiao Yi even infused a lot of foundational biology and genetics knowledge into his brain.


    At least in these two areas, he could now be considered an expert among experts!


    "Xiao Yi, will it always hurt so much when loading knowledge into my brain?" Fang Jueyu looked a bit weary, feeling as if he hadn''t slept for three days and nights, filled with pain and fatigue.


    "That''s because your brain development is still too weak, unable to instantly process and handle such a massive flow of information. If it were your dad, a few seconds would be enough!" Xiao Yi explained, "So you should quickly complete the authorization task!"


    "Nevertheless, your technology is truly amazing, extending new blank segments from the fundamental biological gene chains, artificially adding new base pairs for gene modification. This method is unheard of!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but marvel at the superior technology Xiao Yi taught him.


    "These are just minor tricks. Plant modification is the most basic. If you want, human modification isn''t a problem either. This technology has matured in our civilization, and even if you want wormhole technology, it''s no issue. Just don''t use Earthling logic to gauge my capabilities!"


    Though Xiao Yi''s attitude was supremely arrogant, it was undeniable that Earth''s technology paled compared to their civilization.


    "With this, things will be much easier!"


    Even though school hadn''t started yet for half a month, most university graduates still didn''t get vacation. Professor Qi Dong was also a well-known professor at Jiangnan University. Before he graduated with a PhD at 28, he had published eight papers as the first author in the journal Nature and was directly hired as a distinguished professor upon returning to Jiangnan University.


    Professor Qi Dong was now 65 years old and had achieved the title of academician. His project group has always been devoted to conquering this biological gene technology to combat Huaxia''s increasingly severe desertification problem. However, the difficulty of this technology was quite high. He had been researching this field for ten years and, though making significant progress, faced many critical technical challenges.


    As usual, Professor Qi Dong was in his office, reviewing the latest international journal progress on this subject. However, his peers were almost all at the same level as he was, and his team''s advancements already held a leading position in the academic community.


    Even though he had long reached retirement age, out of dedication to scientific research, he was rehired by the university to continue his work. However, his health no longer supported such high-intensity research work, so he feared he might not see the day when this technology matures.


    Thinking of this, he sighed heavily and closed the document search interface. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    Suddenly, his email notified him of a new message. He paid little attention, thinking it might be from a student who needed his approval to use the school''s equipment¡ªa common occurrence several times a day.


    But when he opened the email, it wasn''t from the school''s equipment reservation platform. Instead, it was a simple personal email, yet the email''s domain belonged to Jiangnan University.


    The email contained only one attachment. He opened it to find a genetic model diagram that appeared to be of a biological entity, with extensive notes beside it.


    "This¡­" As an academic heavyweight, he glanced at it and immediately gleaned a wealth of information.


    Instantly, he dialed his PhD student''s number, "Chaofan! Liu Yang! Quickly gather all your junior and senior peers in my office for a model analysis! There''s been a major discovery!"

 Chapter 92 Just Playing Around

    Qi Dong''s national key bioengineering laboratory was brightly lit the whole night. Everyone in their project group knew they had hit a bottleneck in this research for far too long! sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Previously, although genetically modified plants acquired the ability to stabilize soil, their vitality was greatly diminished, the growth cycle slowed, and the rate of desert soil formation was extremely slow. Moreover, each batch of plants could only be used for five to ten years.


    However, through simulations, they found that after adding this base sequence arrangement, the plants'' growth cycle even sped up by twice and their vitality significantly enhanced, making large-scale application entirely feasible. The only thing missing was actual experimentation.


    But the person who sent him this email was very protective of their achievement, not sharing the gene modification method. Having spent a lifetime in research and finally seeing a glimmer of hope, Qi Dong''s heart was like a cat''s paw being scratched.


    He was well aware that this person would definitely contact him. The other party must have investigated him enough to know he was engaged in this line of research, possibly preparing some terms or proposing collaboration.


    Sure enough, by the afternoon of the next day, Qi Dong''s private phone rang. With Little Yi''s help, all of Fang Jueyu''s accounts and information were completely masked, preventing Qi Dong from seeing any details about this person.


    "Hello Professor Qi! Did you see the email I sent you yesterday?" Fang Jueyu inquired politely. The other party had devoted most of their life to the national scientific research cause, a person worthy of respect.


    "So young!" Qi Dong was a bit surprised. He had originally thought the caller would be someone around his age, but this voice was younger than anticipated.


    "I received it, and I''ve already run simulations. This gene sequence fully optimizes our previous plan without affecting the original traits of the plants, it''s absolutely perfect!" Qi Dong''s excitement had not yet subsided.


    "But is this modification method truly feasible? To my knowledge, no institution in the world has proposed such an approach!"


    "Of course, I''ve already realized this bio-gene modification technology, and the technology is in my hands."


    Qi Dong was so excited that he was slightly out of character. This concept was truly bold, and the fact that the other party claimed to have achieved it meant it could already be ready for formal experimental stages.


    "Professor Qi, I called you to discuss matters of collaboration." Fang Jueyu candidly revealed his true intention.


    "Collaboration?" Qi Dong was somewhat taken aback. Given that this technology was already mature, it could be used to apply for various patents or even sold to the state. Without mentioning other accolades, this bio-modification technology alone was enough to be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Biology!


    "How about this, Professor Qi, do you have any time today? I''d like to visit you."


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Qi Dong readily agreed. He was eager to meet the person who researched this. Whether or not they collaborated was a small matter. He just wanted to take this chance to learn from the other party. There''s no age in academia, only a difference in knowledge levels. If the other person was more advanced than him, he would be more than willing to humbly learn.


    "I live in Villa No. 8 at the Academy Compound at the intersection of Xuelin Street No. 3. The school isn''t a suitable place for us to discuss this matter. If it''s inconvenient for you, I can arrange for someone to pick you up." Qi Dong knew that this kind of matter required some confidentiality measures.


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    "No need, I''ll come over myself. I live on campus, it''s very close."


    "What? You''re from Jiangnan University?" Qi Dong was slightly shocked. They were the largest bioengineering lab at Jiangnan University. Was this the result achieved by some other project group?


    It wasn''t that he looked down on other groups, but their group''s research capabilities were far ahead. If they couldn''t accomplish it, it was even less likely that others could.


    "Yes, Professor Qi, you don''t have to be so polite with me. I''m just a student, such an address really isn''t necessary," Fang Jueyu joked. "So can I come by this afternoon?"


    "A student?" This shocked Qi Dong even more. Had he been researching since he was in his mother''s womb?


    "Alright, I''ll head home now and wait for you to come!" Qi Dong immediately began packing his stuff. His students had been with him for several years. Regardless of the occasion, this major boss was always as steady as a mountain, even delivering calm reports at international exchange conferences. This kind of hurried demeanor was a first.


    "Taofan, the lab is on break today. Everyone, go out and have a day of fun, don''t stay cooped up in the lab every day!" Qi Dong instructed before quickly leaving.


    The doctorate and graduate students in the project group exchanged puzzled looks. The Qi Dong of before was not like this. The closer he got to retirement, the more he held a firm grip on research work. They usually didn''t even have holidays. Could it be that there''s been a significant breakthrough in the project?


    The academy campus was a residential area affiliated with Jiangnan University. Those who lived here were mostly professors and scholars. Many bosses spent a high price to purchase houses here, just to provide a good growing environment for their offspring. The real estate here was truly precious.


    In this community, perhaps any elderly man or woman strolling by the garden was a scholar with a professor title or even a Yangtze River Scholar-like prestige.


    Security measures in the neighborhood were extremely rigorous. There were many academician-level figures living here, national treasures without a doubt. Some genuine military personnel even long-term stationed here.


    Since he was a student at Jiangnan University, Fang Jueyu easily passed through the layers of security checks. The guards probably assumed he was a student of some teacher here.


    "Stop, you can''t enter just like that!" Qi Dong''s residence was quite extraordinary. These national-level high-profile talents were highly regarded. At the villa''s entrance, a small post was set up, and two armed soldiers stood guard permanently.


    "I have an appointment with Professor Qi, could you please confirm?" Seeing the black hole of the gun barrel made Fang Jueyu shiver involuntarily.


    The two guards exchanged glances. Just earlier, when Professor Qi rushed back, he did mention an important guest was visiting today, but this young man didn''t quite match the type of important guest they''d expect.


    "Hold on, I''ll go ask." To be cautious, one soldier went inside.


    Within a few minutes, an elderly man, somewhat gaunt and wearing slippers, ran out of the villa. Though he appeared terribly thin, he was running faster than the soldier.


    He glanced around by the gate for a moment, and finally, his eyes landed on Fang Jueyu.


    "Are¡­ you?"


    "Yes, Professor Qi, it''s me." Fang Jueyu nodded with a smile.


    The related research results hadn''t been published yet. Normally, once such results were produced, they would be published in top journals immediately, which means this outcome was likely a recent breakthrough.


    "Was that thing from yesterday your personal research?" Qi Dong tentatively asked.


    "More or less," Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "Gee, gee, gee, it''s remarkable, to have such academic abilities at such a young age. Who is your mentor?" Qi Dong was filled with curiosity about the mentor behind Fang Jueyu. Could they have been trained by a former Nobel Prize winner? He remembered Jiangnan University had some international exchange programs, so maybe this young man was a joint education product with some foreign university.


    "I don''t have a mentor, I just enjoy biology, so my family set up a lab for me to play in."


    Qi Dong''s expression froze immediately. Although he was an old professor, he wasn''t old-fashioned, but this was something he was hearing for the first time.


    Just because someone liked biology, their family built them a lab to play in? If one liked space, did that mean they should get a spaceship built? What kind of rich people''s operation was this?


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 Chapter 93 Both Sides of the Story

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    Qi Dong warmly welcomed Fang Jueyu into his home, hurriedly asking his wife to brew a pot of tea that they only bring out for important guests. However, Fang Jueyu didn''t understand much about tea tasting; to him, it hardly tasted different from plain water.


    "So, uh, what''s your name, classmate?"


    "Oh, I''m Fang Jueyu," he realized he''d forgotten to introduce himself. "I''m a junior at Jiangnan University''s School of Information. You can just call me Fang." Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Studying computer science?" Qi Dong was even more surprised now. How did a computer science student get involved in biology and genetics?


    But those weren''t the important things. The key was understanding how Fang Jueyu managed to graft those gene segments into the original DNA of plants without causing the existing genes to collapse.


    The two of them chatted for a bit. Although they only touched on some basic topics, Qi Dong discovered from their conversation that Fang Jueyu had a solid academic foundation. Some of his fresh perspectives even challenged Qi Dong''s existing views.


    "Fang, may I take a look at your ''Genetic Grafting'' method first?" Qi Dong had suppressed his curiosity for a long time. "If you''re worried, you can record a video of the whole process, or even make me sign a confidentiality agreement!"


    "Professor Qi, there''s no need. I trust your integrity!" Had he not trusted Qi Dong, he wouldn''t have approached him. Fang Jueyu had brought his computer with all the organized materials.


    Qi Dong''s hand slightly trembled as he held the mouse. He put on his glasses, fully focused, scribbling on a piece of paper as if verifying something.


    Many methods used in the process were new, and Fang Jueyu explained them in detail. If there had been any doubts, Qi Dong was almost certain now that perhaps Fang Jueyu indeed achieved this result. If he had stolen it, he couldn''t understand it so thoroughly.


    The more he looked, the more shocked he became. Although Fang Jueyu''s methods were novel, they were completely doable in a laboratory. They were just ideas no one had thought of, and his approach was exceptionally bold. Such academic research capabilities were truly impressive.


    He spent more than two hours reviewing the material. Fang Jueyu, who was explaining, was also parched, and the pot of tea had long been emptied. But Qi Dong didn''t mind because the information on the computer was what mattered most.


    "Whew! This is incredible!" Qi Dong finally finished reviewing all the materials. Although some results still needed verification, he was 90% sure that almost everything was feasible. Fang Jueyu had really solved this academic problem!


    He set the mouse down and looked at Fang Jueyu, examining him with a gaze as if he were a monster.


    "Fang, pardon my bluntness, but your accomplishment could lead to many high-level papers in academia. If the part about genetic modification is verified, it could be a significant breakthrough. Even a Nobel Prize is not out of the question. Why did you come to me?"


    "Professor Qi, if a brand-new result suddenly appeared in academia, and it was achieved by a 20-year-old not even in the field, what would you think?" Fang Jueyu countered.


    "Well, I''d definitely think he''s a monster!" Qi Dong blurted out instinctively, but quickly realized that might not be appropriate.


    "Hahaha, see, even you think so!" Fang Jueyu laughed. "That''s why it wouldn''t be appropriate for me to release this result."


    "This... then what on earth?"


    "I hope this achievement can be published through your research group," Fang Jueyu feigned a compassionate demeanor. "You know, the earth''s environment is deteriorating, with desertification becoming severe. I hope it can be put to reasonable use soon."


    "No! How can that be?" Qi Dong understood Fang Jueyu''s implication. He wanted to give away this breakthrough directly. If it were someone chasing fame and fortune, they might agree, no matter how excessive Fang Jueyu''s requests. But Qi Dong''s academic ethics would not allow it.


    "Professor Qi, don''t refuse just yet. Why not hear my purpose first?" Qi Dong''s refusal didn''t surprise him. It made him respect him even more.


    "Alright, let''s hear it then." Qi Dong was actually quite interested in what it was that made Fang Jueyu willing to forego the achievement.


    "Here''s the thing. My friend and I are planning to invest in building a film city, which requires a large piece of land. But you know, getting approval for such a large area isn''t easy. So we''re looking towards desert areas..." Fang Jueyu slowly explained his idea.


    "Hold on!" Qi Dong was bewildered. Wasn''t this about academia? How did it shift to building a film city? "I''m struggling to keep up; are you saying you cultivated this organism just to restore desert land and build a film city on it?"


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    "Hahaha!" Qi Dong burst out laughing. "You''re quite an interesting young man. So you approached me, hoping I''d help publish this achievement, then apply to the government for experimental land. Once the experiment''s done, you''d just start building?"


    Qi Dong was a shrewd person who quickly understood all of Fang Jueyu''s thoughts. The young man''s mindset was amusingly unconventional.


    "Based on your thoughts, if you want to build a film city on the moon, you''d first modify its atmospheric environment?" Qi Dong joked.


    "But this is actually a good thing!" It was odd, but it could benefit humanity. "You don''t need to do this. I can help you contact the authorities. If you contribute this technology, I''m sure the government would be willing to support your plan with special policies!"


    "Really?" Fang Jueyu didn''t expect Professor Qi to be willing to help him.


    "Of course, seeing this technology emerge has already cured my long-standing unease," Qi Dong said cheerfully. "However, the inventor of this achievement is indeed a problem. I can give you a suggestion!"


    "Go ahead!"


    "You could publish the achievement in the name of the university, but keep all the benefits for yourself. Wouldn''t that be the best of both worlds?"


    "Right! How did I not think of that?" Fang Jueyu slapped his thigh, acknowledging the wisdom of age.


    "So it''s the university benefiting from your achievement."


    "It should be. The alma mater nurtured me for so many years. It''s time I give back," Fang Jueyu said earnestly.


    "Alright, I will help you contact the authorities in the coming days. I''ll notify you when the time comes. You can also prepare your conditions, and I''ll report them together. That''ll make discussions smoother."


    "Thank you, Professor Qi," Fang Jueyu expressed his sincere gratitude.


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 Chapter 94 Meeting the Parents

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    "Zhuang Ying, how does this outfit look on me?"


    "Eh, it doesn''t work, makes you look a bit skinny!"


    "How about this one?"


    "Isn''t it too formal?"


    "This one? Is it too casual?"


    Early in the morning, Fang Jueyu anxiously played the outfit-changing game in front of the mirror. Guo Xinyu had already informed her parents about her relationship with Fang Jueyu. Today, they invited him over to their home to formally thank him for looking after their family.


    Even though it wasn''t the first time meeting them, and they lived in a place he had bought, it was the first formal meeting with the parents. It was different from before, and Fang Jueyu seemed particularly concerned.


    "Young master, you''ve already tried on thirty-two outfits!" Zhuang Ying glanced at the mountain of clothes on the sofa, feeling a bit of a headache. Normally decisive and easygoing, he was now tangled up with this kind of situation.


    "It''s the first formal visit; I want to make a good impression, right?" Fang Jueyu said as he changed into yet another outfit.


    "I think Guo Xinyu''s parents already like you very much. You just need to show your sincerity. There''s no need to overemphasize the attire," Zhuang Ying said, pulling out a casual outfit from the pile. "I think this one''s quite good, mature and sunny."


    "Really?" Fang Jueyu took it with some doubt. These clothes were all custom-made from a private factory that tailored exclusively for him. Normally they looked great, but today, everything felt off.


    "It''s fine, really! Just keep an eye on the time and don''t keep Miss Guo waiting too long!" Zhuang Ying pointed to the large clock in the living room.


    "Why didn''t you say so earlier!" Fang Jueyu looked at the time; it was almost 9:40. He had agreed to meet Guo Xinyu at 10:00, and it took half an hour to drive to Jiangnan Music Academy.


    In a rush, he threw on the clothes. "Is everything ready?"


    "Don''t worry, everything was delivered fresh this morning. It''s already in the trunk of your Bentley, along with the wine you asked for," Zhuang Ying said calmly.


    "Great, thanks for your help, Zhuang Ying. I''m heading out!" Fang Jueyu grabbed his keys and rushed out.


    "Pffft!" As soon as Fang Jueyu left, Zhuang Ying couldn''t help but laugh out loud.


    ...


    "Isn''t this a bit over the top?" Guo Xinyu asked from the passenger seat. Despite her repeated warnings yesterday, Jueyu seemed to ignore her entirely, bringing so many things.


    The trunk was almost full, packed with seafood, wine, supplements, and even two 500-year-old ginseng roots. Supposedly, they were freshly dug from a ginseng plantation established 1200 years ago in Changbai Mountain by his family.


    Additionally, he prepared some toys for Guo Junyu. After all, he needed to win over his future brother-in-law. He remembered Guo Junyu once telling him he wanted to be an astronaut when he grew up, so Jueyu got him a pricey telescope.


    "Not at all. This is my first time visiting your home; I''ve got to be well-prepared!"


    "What do you mean ''my home''? The place we''re staying in is yours!" Guo Xinyu said. "Oh, by the way, my dad started collaborating with his old friends again for business. Once things get better, they plan to move out."


    "Huh? Why move out? Isn''t it nice there?"


    "It''s not about that. My parents are quite proud and don''t want to live under someone else''s roof," Guo Xinyu said, understanding her own stubbornness too well.


    "There''s no ''your'' or ''mine'' when we''re family," Fang Jueyu said. "I''ll have a talk with them about it later."


    When they arrived at the neighborhood, Guo Shu and Yao Yefang were already waiting downstairs.


    Upon hearing that Guo Xinyu and Fang Jueyu were together, their hearts were mixed with happiness and worry. While pleased that Xinyu found a reliable partner, they were also concerned about Fang Jueyu''s excessive wealth, which somehow made them feel less secure, although it had nothing to do with his character.


    "Why did you bring so much stuff?" Yao Yefang welcomed Fang Jueyu warmly, even more than her own daughter, making Guo Xinyu roll her eyes. Guo Shu, on the other hand, watched them with a cheery smile.


    "It''s what I should do. It''s my first time formally visiting; it wouldn''t be right to come empty-handed," Fang Jueyu said, carrying a large bag of items as he energetically made his way up the stairs.


    "Where''s Xiao Yu? Why isn''t he back yet?" Fang Jueyu asked curiously.


    "He''s still in school; he should be back soon," Guo Shu replied. Guo Junyu studied at a private school with a different educational system, and they had regular make-up classes even during the holidays. Today happened to be one of those days. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yao Yefang went to the kitchen to cook while the three of them sat in the living room.


    "Fang, I won''t beat around the bush. Neither I nor your aunt oppose you being with Xinyu, but we have only one condition: treat her well and don''t let her suffer. Can you do that?" Guo Shu got straight to the point.


    "Isn''t this the kind of conversation that usually happens after dinner when everyone''s full and satisfied?" Fang Jueyu thought to himself. This future father-in-law seemed to be a bit unconventional.


    "Absolutely! Rest assured!" Fang Jueyu firmly promised, "If I ever treat Xinyu poorly, you can use a stick on me!"


    "Hahaha, now I''m relieved!" Guo Shu laughed heartily.


    Once the important discussion was over, the atmosphere became less formal and more like an ordinary chat. Guo Shu enjoyed talking about military and politics, subjects Jueyu was able to engage in.


    "Strange, Xiao Yu should be back by now. Why isn''t he here?" Yao Yefang had already finished preparing lunch and noticed it was already 11:30.


    "Did he get caught up playing with his classmates?" Guo Xinyu wondered.


    "Shouldn''t be." Guo Shu replied. The residence was chosen especially by Fang Jueyu, just ten minutes from Guo Junyu''s school. Even if he was playing around, he should have been back by now. "Call him!" Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    To avoid distractions, they hadn''t given Guo Junyu a phone, but he had a smartwatch for communication.


    Still, there was no answer, only a busy signal on the other end.


    The family was immediately worried; this was not a good sign.


    "Don''t panic yet. Maybe his watch ran out of battery?" Fang Jueyu tried to calm them down. "Auntie, why don''t you call his teacher?"


    "Right! Call the teacher first!" Yao Yefang quickly dialed the teacher''s number. The teacher informed her that the school''s extra classes ended early today, before 11 o''clock, so Guo Junyu should have already been home.


    "How could this happen..." Unable to reach Guo Junyu by any means, even Fang Jueyu started to panic.


    "Let''s go search along his route from school. Maybe someone saw him," Fang Jueyu quickly stood up.


    "Should... should we call the police?" Yao Yefang seemed disoriented.


    "Let''s not jump to conclusions. Maybe he''s just been delayed by something on the way," Guo Shu said, trying to stay calm. "Let''s look for him first; if we really can''t find him, then we''ll involve the police!"


    Regardless, this meal was now impossible to enjoy...


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 Chapter 95 Guo Junyu Goes Missing

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    "Still no news?" The four of them had split up to search for half an hour, practically turning the whole street upside down.


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    "No, and the people at the nearby convenience store also said they haven''t seen Xiaoyu." Yao Yefang was almost in tears. If it had been only half an hour, maybe he was just playing with friends, but now it had been over an hour; there was a high chance something had happened. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is troublesome..." Fang Jueyu comforted Guo Xinyu while deep in thought. Suddenly, he noticed the cameras near the traffic lights. In a city like Jiangnan City, shouldn''t there be hidden cameras all over the street?


    "Xiao Yi, can you help me track Xiaoyu''s whereabouts?" Fang Jueyu knew that, for now, only Xiao Yi could help him.


    "I''ll give it a try!" Xiao Yi didn''t provide an exact answer either. Its data flow could penetrate almost anywhere on Earth, but cameras always had blind spots, and it couldn''t guarantee it would find any trace of Guo Junyu.


    "Host, I found it!" A few minutes later, Xiao Yi finally delivered some uplifting news.


    "What exactly happened?" Fang Jueyu asked impatiently.


    "He might be in danger!" Xiao Yi retrieved the footage from that time.


    Guo Junyu had indeed left school around eleven, but when he reached the intersection in front, suddenly a small van sped past, grabbing him directly into the vehicle with expertise only a well-trained gang could muster!


    "Damn it, how did this happen!" Fang Jueyu frowned, the road surveillance showed that the vehicle headed west and was now outside Jiangnan City, but after that, there was no trace of the vehicle, indicating it had likely reached an area without surveillance.


    "What should we do, should we tell them?" There were still many gangs conducting illegal activities. As for what would happen next, it was almost predictably bad news if they didn''t retrieve the person timely.


    "Uncle, Auntie, Xinyu, you all head home first, I''ll handle this!" Fang Jueyu thought for a moment and decided it was best not to let them worry.


    "Little Fang, what should we do now!" Yao Yefang became distraught and started crying instantly. Her husband had just recovered, and now Guo Junyu was missing, as if heaven was playing a cruel joke on her.


    "Auntie, please calm down, it''s not that bad yet. I''ll use my connections to try to find him. In the meantime, you should report it to the police!" Fang Jueyu tried his best to console Yao Yefang.


    "But..."


    "Yefang, calm down, right now we have to trust Little Fang," Guo Shu, although equally anxious, was more rational, and he knew Fang Jueyu''s approach was the best solution for now.


    "Xinyu, take care of Auntie, wait for my news!" Fang Jueyu got in the car and headed off quickly in the direction of Jiangnan City''s west side.


    "Xiao Yi, what''s in the west of Jiangnan City?" Fang Jueyu asked. He had a hunch that the vehicle might still be at the boundary of two cities; otherwise, Xiao Yi should have been able to track it down in the surrounding cities. With its capabilities, it should quickly filter through such a large data volume.


    "There is a farm and some factories there," Xiao Yi quickly pulled up a map. "I''ve checked those places and haven''t found trace of the vehicle."


    "Can you connect to satellites?" Fang Jueyu asked. Since Xiao Yi could infiltrate so much, connecting to satellites shouldn''t be too difficult, right?


    "Yes, but most of your human technology satellites do not have such high resolution, and I cannot capture that vehicle precisely!"


    "Damn it!" Fang Jueyu pounded the steering wheel out of frustration, finding himself useless for finding a person despite having an overwhelmingly powerful plugin attached to him.


    "Wait, Host, there''s an area with some abandoned warehouses there!" Xiao Yi suddenly discovered something new, "It was originally for storing steel. Over a year ago, the factory moved, and the old site was left unattended and became desolate."


    "Could Xiaoyu have been taken there?" guessed Fang Jueyu. "No matter, let''s go check it out first!"


    Fang Jueyu pressed down on the gas pedal, driving as fast as possible in that direction.


    "Host, rushing over like this might not guarantee a successful rescue, shouldn''t I get you some help?" Xiao Yi suggested.


    Fang Jueyu''s body had been strengthened, true, capable of handling several average people, but obviously the other side was a gang, and his strength alone might not suffice; he could even risk being caught himself.


    "Help?" Fang Jueyu considered, "No, there''s no time, where would I find help on such short notice?"


    "Don''t worry about that, the help I find for you can flatten that gang even if it''s an army!"


    "Yeah!" Fang Jueyu suddenly remembered, Xiao Yi once mentioned a stepmother managing the world''s most powerful superpower user organization; even if they weren''t as formidable as his parents, they shouldn''t be too bad, right?


    "Can it be done in time?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Of course, if necessary, they can appear by your side within a minute!"


    "Really?" Fang Jueyu was skeptical.


    "If I''m lying to you, I''m under your command!" Xiao Yi responded, "Wait! Let me get someone for you!"


    "I''ll trust you this once!" Fang Jueyu grew increasingly anxious. An hour was enough for many things to happen, and he couldn''t take risks with others'' safety even if his car performed well. He had to maintain the allowed maximum speed, and at this moment, he wished he were flying a plane!


    "Host, he''s here!" Xiao Yi''s voice returned just ten seconds later!


    Just as Xiao Yi spoke, a figure dressed in black appeared ghost-like beside him!


    Fang Jueyu shivered, almost losing his grip on the steering wheel, but he managed to regain control just in time.


    "Who... who are you?" Fang Jueyu''s voice trembled; could this be the legendary superpower user?


    He sneaked a look over. It seemed like someone in their thirties, with short hair, a cold expression, unclear if naturally mysterious or if it was just their disposition.


    "Young Master, my name is Gu Yi, I am your Guardian in Jiangnan City!" The man spoke mildly.


    "Did my father arrange this?" Fang Jueyu asked. "Why have I never met you?"


    "Yes, it was Mr. Fang Huai''s arrangement. I''ve always been by your side, just undetectable to you," Gu Yi explained.


    "Host, Gu Yi''s ancestors were generals in the Warring States period, almost executed unjustly by corrupt officials. It was your ancestors who saved them, and since then, the Gu Family has followed the Fang Family through generations," Xiao Yi explained.


    "Is he powerful?" Fang Jueyu secretly inquired.


    "Not bad, the Gu Family gained secrets in human potential development, not as strong as your parents but still able to take down a regular military unit with ease!"


    "That strong?" Fang Jueyu was astonished. Gu Yi didn''t appear particularly extraordinary.


    "No matter, my dad wouldn''t deceive me!" Fang Jueyu decided to trust Xiao Yi. Right now, nothing was more important than Guo Junyu''s safety.


    "Gu Yi, come with me to save someone!" Fang Jueyu recklessly increased the throttle, ignoring everything else at this moment!


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 Chapter 96 There are still 99 others as formidable as him

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    Under Fang Jueyu''s frantic acceleration, a journey that usually took an hour was completed in less than forty minutes. Fortunately, it wasn''t rush hour, so the roads weren''t too congested. With his skilled driving and remarkable reflexes, he managed to make it through unscathed.


    However, under the watchful eyes of the road surveillance, this incident didn''t escape the traffic department''s notice. They even thought it was some rich kid recklessly speeding and immediately dispatched officers to track down a vehicle.


    "Damn, why are there traffic cops here now?" Just as he was about to leave Jiangnan City, a checkpoint had already been set up at the exit. The staff here had already received word to intercept Fang Jueyu''s car!


    "Sir, according to our surveillance, we found that you were severely speeding. Please get out of the car and cooperate for a check!" The lead traffic cop said to Fang Jueyu, perhaps suspecting he was driving under the influence.


    "Sorry, I have an emergency!" Fang Jueyu didn''t have time to be delayed here. "My girlfriend''s brother was taken away by a car. I chased all the way here, and because I was too anxious, I drove a bit too fast."


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    "That won''t do! Your actions are putting your own safety and others'' safety at risk! Have you reported it to the police?" The traffic cop seemed to notice Fang Jueyu''s urgency.


    "Not yet, the child has only been missing for a little over an hour. It doesn''t meet the criteria for an investigation. Sir, whatever penalty you give, I will accept. Anyway, you''ve recorded my license plate, I can''t escape. Just let me go find him first!" Fang Jueyu pleaded.


    "No way! Even if what you''re saying is true, rules are rules. Please get out of the car for inspection and penalties!" The law is without mercy, and this is not wrong, the traffic cop added. "We can help you report it, if the situation is true, they should help you find him quickly!"


    "By then it will be too late!" Fang Jueyu became increasingly anxious, his gaze turning to Gu Yi, as if seeking his help.


    "Young master, I can hypnotize them for you, do you need me to do this?" Gu Yi''s mouth didn''t move, but the voice seemed to directly reach his ear.


    "No, if something like that happens, things will only get more complicated!" Fang Jueyu knew that if Gu Yi really did that, it would be a huge hassle to deal with the aftermath.


    "Xiao Yi, do you have any other methods?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "You can ask that girl named Zhuang Ying; she should be able to connect you to some people!" Xiao Yi said.


    "Right!" Since their family has been around for so long, they must have more than just wealth, their connections must be widespread too, right?


    "Sister Ying, Xinyu''s brother is in trouble... What? You already know? Okay, okay, I am now blocked by traffic cops at the exit due to speeding. I suspect Xiao Yu is in a factory outside Jiangnan City..."


    Sure enough, Zhuang Ying''s information was very up-to-date. Although she never leaves home, it seems like nothing escapes her eyes.


    Moments later, the traffic cop''s communicator buzzed. Fang Jueyu only heard the deep voice of a middle-aged man from the other side, and then the cop turned to him with a strange look in his eyes.


    "Let him pass!" Unexpectedly, the cop directly had the checkpoint removed.


    "Captain, this..." The traffic policemen were puzzled.


    "It''s an order from the bureau, the city bureau, not the district bureau!" Though reluctant, they had to follow the orders.


    "Thank you, after this is over, I will come back to accept the penalties!" said Fang Jueyu, knowing it was his connections that worked. He quickly floored the gas and left the highway exit.


    Wild grasses covered the outskirts, with only a relatively new road, flanked by farmland and factories. Such places are rare these days; perhaps they were more common ten or twenty years ago, but these areas are slated for urbanization next year.


    A gray van was parked outside a deserted warehouse near the farmland. A few people huddled together smoking¡ªsurprisingly, among them were not only Huaxia people but also some with Western appearances.


    They didn''t dress ragged like human traffickers but wore matching uniforms, looking more like members of an organization.


    "Business is getting harder these days!" One of the Huaxia men sighed.


    "What can you do? Public security in Huaxia is getting better; there aren''t many opportunities left! It''s better in neighboring countries, where a few missing people a day go unnoticed. Members there live more comfortably!"


    "Last time, the division even scolded us, asking why the number of test subjects we provide has decreased. But what can we do? If they have the guts, they should come to Huaxia and grab test subjects themselves!"


    "Keep your voice down!" Another hurriedly hushed him. "You know the division people are coming today. If they hear you, you''ll be in trouble!"


    "It''s not like they''re here yet; I''m just complaining..."


    "Screech!" With a screech of brakes, a shiny new Bentley stopped in front of the warehouse, instantly drawing everyone''s attention. Who would come to such a desolate place at this time?


    A young man, around twenty years old, and a middle-aged man who seemed wooden, stepped out of the car, heading straight for the warehouse.


    "Who are you? What do you want?" The group immediately blocked their path.


    "Hmm?" Fang Jueyu initially assumed they were just ordinary human traffickers, but it didn''t seem that way. What kind of traffickers would wear matching uniforms? This was clearly some organized gang!


    Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the gray van, and immediately his face turned grim.


    His first time meeting Guo Xinyu''s parents, which should have been a happy day, was ruined by these bastards. That something so dramatic could happen to him was either too unfortunate or too lucky.


    "Where''s the kid you took?" With Gu Yi behind him, Fang Jueyu felt confident despite facing five or six hefty thugs.


    "Damn, they''re here for someone!" They had been in this line of work long enough to know that being pursued wasn''t new. But to be caught within an hour by family was unusual. Have they been exposed already?


    "What do we do?" the foreigner asked.


    "Deal with them! Haven''t we handled it like this before?"


    Quickly, several dark gun barrels were aimed at Fang Jueyu''s head. "Just two of you dare to come after us. You sure have guts!"


    "Guns!" Fang Jueyu froze.


    "Gu... Gu Yi..."


    "Leave it to me, young master!" Gu Yi calmly walked forward, seemingly unbothered by the armed men in front of him.


    "Bang! Bang! Bang!" Without hesitation, the group pulled their triggers simultaneously at Gu Yi. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    An eerie scene unfolded, as the bullets all stopped less than half a meter before Gu Yi, as if they had hit an invisible, impenetrable wall!


    "How is that possible!" The group was dumbfounded by the sight. Was this a science fiction movie? Were they still dreaming?


    "Hahaha! Scared now?" Fang Jueyu had seen this scene in Xiao Yi''s records, where his father, Fang Huai, had similarly terrified a group of mercenaries and superpower users on his parent''s day. Although seeing it reappear was shocking, it didn''t leave him speechless.


    "How dare you kidnap my girlfriend''s brother? Let me tell you, in my family, we have 99 more as powerful as him!"


    "You''re seeking death!" One of them aimed his gun at Fang Jueyu, and a heated bullet roared toward his chest.


    Instinctively, Fang Jueyu shut his eyes tight. His physical condition was quite strong, but not strong enough to dodge bullets like Gu Yi!


    However, several seconds past the gunshot, and Fang Jueyu opened his eyes slightly. The bullet dangled mid-air, unmoving. He reached out to touch it; the brass bullet still emitted a high temperature, burning a blister on his fingertip.


    "Ouch!" He quickly retracted his finger. "Gu Yi, take care of them quickly!"


    "Sure." Gu Yi remained laconic, vanishing like a ghost from Fang Jueyu''s side. Moments later, the entire group fell to the ground as if knocked out by some force.


    "All done, young master!" Gu Yi reappeared behind him.


    "You..." Fang Jueyu stammered, lacking words to express himself, finally uttering a universal Huaxia exclamation, "Awesome!"


    "Hurry, find the people!" Fang Jueyu rushed into the warehouse.


    Inside, the warehouse was nearly empty. In a small room made with temporary wooden boards, he found the unconscious Guo Junyu, along with three other kids of similar age¡ªtwo boys and a girl.


    "Xiao Yu? Xiao Yu?" Fang Jueyu shook him, but he didn''t respond.


    "Master, he seems to have inhaled some chemical. It shouldn''t be a big problem, just needs hospital care or use ''Biological Current'' to wake him up for better results!"


    "Gu Yi, they seem unconscious. Can you wake them up?" Fang Jueyu recalled how using the ''Biological Current'' once almost exhausted him completely, and he doubted he could wake several unconscious kids without collapsing.


    Luckily, with Gu Yi here, this small affair should be a piece of cake for him, right?


    "Well, young master, my biological current is a bit different from the ordinary. It might cause irreversible harm to them."


    "If that''s the case, then forget it. Better to have them treated at the hospital. It''d be troublesome if they wake up crying for their parents."


    He immediately called Guo Xinyu to assure her. Hearing the news, Yao Yefang, who was on the verge of breaking down, burst into tears, while Guo Shu let out a long sigh of relief.


    "It''s a bit complicated; there are other kids here too. I''ll handle this, and you can come to the hospital later!" Fang Jueyu instructed.


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 Chapter 97 Betting on a Lifetime

    In the evening, Guo Junyu had woken up. He had been knocked unconscious after being dragged into a car. When he awoke, his family was by his side, and they seemed unharmed. Losing consciousness during all this was perhaps a blessing in disguise.


    In the afternoon, the parents of several other children had come by with a variety of gifts, saying they wanted to thank the person who saved their children. Somehow, the reporters got wind of this and stormed in with the parents.


    Maybe some parents wanted to thank Fang Jueyu. His heroic deeds were quickly spread online by some media reporters. Although the details were exaggerated, the fact he rescued several missing children was undeniable.


    As soon as the news broke, thousands of comments praising his bravery appeared under Fang Jueyu''s lottery post from the previous day. Even some of the people who used to call him a spoiled rich kid had become his fans.


    "The dean is awesome!"


    "Dean, did you do this with your private bodyguard team?"


    "The dean is not only rich but also has a righteous heart. We should learn from him! (Copy this for five cents)"


    ...


    "Xiao Yi, why did my task progress suddenly increase so much?" Fang Jueyu was surprised to find his permission unlock progress had jumped by nearly 10%.


    "Of course, host, your actions have had a positive social impact, which greatly enhances your reputation and naturally increases progress!"


    "Damn, you should have said something earlier!" Fang Jueyu immediately picked up his phone and dialed Zhuang Ying.


    "Hello? Sister Xiaoying? Do me a favor. Donate a sum of money to the Huaxia charity federation, the Children''s Foundation, and various welfare organizations for me."


    "Huh? How much? Ten billion per donation!"


    "What? There are over two hundred major institutions? Donate to all of them! I have no shortage of money!"


    ...


    Guo Junyu''s issue had settled for the time being. Guo Shu applied for some leave for him, deciding to let him stay at home and rest until the end of the summer holiday. Yao Yefang also quit her recently found job, planning to become a full-time housewife. It seemed like this incident gave them quite a scare.


    The special hospital room was almost like a small apartment, so Yao Yefang and Guo Shu decided to stay there overnight to take care of him. The hospital was closer to where Fang Jueyu lived; thus, Guo Xinyu decided to stay over at Fang Jueyu''s place that night, having grown accustomed to it by now, without the initial shyness.


    Moreover, even their parents had met, and their relationship was officially recognized. Initially, Fang Jueyu intended to send Guo Xinyu home, but when Yao Yefang heard Fang Jueyu lived nearby, she even encouraged it.


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    "Miss Guo, you''re here again!" Zhuang Ying was already preparing the room and change of clothes for Guo Xinyu for the night.


    "Young master, good luck tonight!" Zhuang Ying whispered into Fang Jueyu''s ear but apparently, Guo Xinyu overheard and blushed intensely.


    "By the way, Sister Xiaoying, what''s with the police? They all seem to know me?" Fang Jueyu was curious about today''s events.


    "Oh, the director of Jiangnan City''s police department is from our Zhuang family, so many things can be facilitated as long as it doesn''t break any rules," Zhuang Ying added. "That gang had been abducting children for quite some time, and we finally managed to end it in one sweep."


    "I see. And what about the transportation department..."


    "Also part of our family!"


    "Incredible!" Fang Jueyu decided not to ask further. He suspected even higher-ups might be related to his family, and this possibility was quite high.


    "By the way, young master, I placed the ''tableware'' in your nightstand drawer, so feel free to use it tonight. Don''t let it go to waste like last time!" Zhuang Ying said with a playful smile.


    "I have never seen a personal assistant talk to their boss like this!" Fang Jueyu''s face darkened. Zhuang Ying''s driving style was scarier than most guys'', and she hadn''t even left any exit!


    Zhuang Ying could tell Fang Jueyu was only pretending to be angry. "Heeheehee, I''m off!"


    "If you had a different boss, you''d have been fired a long time ago!" Fang Jueyu mumbled. Though Zhuang Ying liked to joke and tease, he actually enjoyed this dynamic as it wasn''t too stiff or boring.


    "I... I''m going to take a shower!" Guo Xinyu picked up the clothes Zhuang Ying prepared for her. Now various private tailor shops in Jiangnan City owned by Fang Jueyu had started designing and making everyday clothing for Guo Xinyu, the future lady of the house. Many finished pieces had already been delivered to the villa.


    "Sigh, another long night to endure!" Fang Jueyu walked over to the piano. Since moving here, he hadn''t played much, and his fingers seemed to have lost their agility.


    Over the past month, his life trajectory had dramatically changed due to his parents'' departure and Xiao Yi''s appearance. His personality and attitude were subtly shifting. Suddenly, he wanted to sit down and reflect.


    His fingertips began playing lively notes. The entire villa resonated with the piano''s melody.


    Guo Xinyu, who was showering, suddenly heard the music. She turned off the water, quietly listening to his piano performance. She was surprised to find that Fang Jueyu''s piano skills were no lesser than hers.


    But she couldn''t explain why the music was tinged with a complex emotion she could feel but couldn''t describe with words.


    After a dozen minutes, Fang Jueyu stood up from the piano and exhaled deeply, as if the knots in his heart had cleared through music. Perhaps that was music''s magical allure.


    "Regardless of how much wealth and power one possesses, never let it blind one''s heart!" he muttered to himself, then went upstairs to his room.


    Guo Xinyu stood in front of the mirror and changed into a custom-made nightdress. It fit her perfectly, made from high-quality silk without any extravagant design. It was incredibly comfortable and lightweight, yet so thin it might easily reveal too much, leaving one to wonder about its ingenious design.


    She looked at the collar; there were no brand labels.


    "Could this have come from his private workshop again?" Guo Xinyu wondered, not knowing she had guessed correctly this time!


    She intended to enter Fang Jueyu''s room as she did last time, but as she was about to knock, her hand paused mid-air. Something crossed her mind, and a blush reappeared on her cheeks.


    On bare feet, she walked to the piano in the living room and sat down, starting to play a piece called "Pure White." It''s a composition by an island pianist that she adored.


    "Hmm?" The piano notes caught the attention of Fang Jueyu, who was watching the League of Legends Summer Tournament. He turned off the video and walked out of his room. In the slightly dim light, he saw Guo Xinyu playing the melody at the piano.


    A slight smile formed at the corner of his mouth as he walked to her side and opened a nearby cabinet, retrieving a small violin once owned by Paganini.


    Fang Jueyu once played a music game called "Deemo," which featured this very song. His affection for it led him to learn and practice it thoroughly!


    The beautiful violin music gently blended in. Guo Xinyu was slightly surprised. The song wasn''t exactly obscure, but not many people knew it, and even fewer looked up the sheet music to practice. She didn''t expect Fang Jueyu to know it too! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Piano and violin were made to dance together like spirits, uniting souls through music. This impromptu collaboration turned out to be remarkably perfect!


    Standing at the piano, the eye contact between Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu had both unexpected delight and deep affection.


    Once the performance concluded, Fang Jueyu carefully placed the violin back in the cabinet. At that moment, two snow-white arms wrapped around his neck.


    "Tonight, take me," Guo Xinyu whispered in his ear.


    She initially wasn''t ready, but today''s event with Guo Junyu changed her mind. Life was unpredictable, and you never knew when accidents might occur. If certain things are not done in time, it would be a regret.


    The warmth in his ear gave Fang Jueyu goosebumps. With his last bit of reason, he asked, "Are you sure?"


    "Yes!" Guo Xinyu softly replied, "I''m betting my entire life on this!"


    "I will prove that you''ve made the right bet!" Fang Jueyu lifted Guo Xinyu and headed upstairs.


    Under the night sky, the shy moon hid behind a cloud, enveloped by utter silence...

 Chapter 98 Meeting a Big Shot

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    The sunlight pierced through the gap in the curtains and shone on Fang Jueyu''s face. He opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was Guo Xinyu''s serene face. Sensing Fang Jueyu''s gaze, Guo Xinyu also opened her eyes.


    Fang Jueyu gently stroked her silky hair, "There''s light outside the window, and you''re beside me. That''s wonderful!"


    "I''ll go make breakfast. Today, you just lie in bed obediently and don''t go anywhere!" Fang Jueyu got up after dressing and kissed her cheek.


    "You can cook?" Guo Xinyu was unaware that Fang Jueyu had this skill, as he had his chef make breakfast the last time she stayed over.


    "What, you underestimate me?" Fang Jueyu protested. "Although I usually eat meals prepared by chefs, it''s just because I''m too lazy to cook for myself. Back in elementary school, I used to help my mom in the kitchen!"


    In this instance, Fang Jueyu wasn''t being boastful; he actually had some cooking skills. Once, during a spring outing, the teacher organized a picnic, and Fang Jueyu single-handedly prepared lunch for his entire group, leaving his classmates full of praise.


    "Wait for me. I''ll bring it up to you once I''m done!" Fang Jueyu hurried downstairs to the kitchen. However, the kitchen in his villa was generally unused. The household chef usually cooked in a small kitchen beside the villa.


    "Hey, Uncle Ding, it''s me. Send me some ingredients, please. Yes! I''m making breakfast myself today, so you don''t need to do anything!"


    ...


    "Look, my heartfelt breakfast!" Half an hour later, Fang Jueyu returned to the room with a plate. Guo Xinyu indeed felt a bit unwell and probably needed to stay in bed today.


    "Did you really make this?" The breakfast wasn''t very lavish, but the taste was actually quite good. Guo Xinyu was somewhat pleasantly surprised.


    "Of course!" Fang Jueyu could tell from Guo Xinyu''s expression that she was quite satisfied with his breakfast. He sat beside her, gently stroking her hair. It felt almost like they were a newlywed couple!


    "Xiaoyi, shouldn''t I get my reward?" Fang Jueyu suddenly remembered he almost forgot about this. He had no idea what the mysterious prize was, as Xiaoyi was being quite tight-lipped.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll give it to you, but even if you have it now, you won''t be able to use it!"


    A very old-looking ancient book appeared in Fang Jueyu''s personal space, seemingly written in a language not from this Earth.


    "What is this? It''s not something obscene, is it?" Fang Jueyu showed a look of disdain, wondering why they would give it to him only after completing something intimate.


    "What''s obscene about it? This is a treasure from a civilization, okay?" Xiaoyi replied with a serious tone.


    "Don''t talk nonsense. What exactly is it for?" Fang Jueyu asked persistently.


    "It''s a pretty good thing!"


    "What are you thinking? Smiling so happily?" Guo Xinyu finished her breakfast and saw Fang Jueyu smiling to himself, seemingly lost in thought.


    "I''m not telling you now! I''ll surprise you with it later!" Fang Jueyu teased.


    "Oh no, my mom asked me to take care of Xiaoyu today!" Guo Xinyu suddenly remembered, but in her current state, she couldn''t even take care of herself, let alone Guo Junyu. What would she say if Yao Yefang called to inquire?


    "What are you worried about? Just be honest! Your mom must have been prepared for that when she let you stay over yesterday!" Fang Jueyu teased.


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    "Humph, you''re still laughing!"


    As the two bantered, Fang Jueyu''s phone rang again. Annoyed, he wondered why every beautiful morning would be interrupted.


    "Hmm? Is it Professor Qi Dong?" Fang Jueyu''s demeanor suddenly turned serious. "Xinyu, I need to take this call. It''s related to the film city''s construction!" S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh!" Guo Xinyu quieted down.


    "Xiao Fang, congratulations on receiving the Courageous Youth Award. It''s not a small title!" Qi Dong''s cheerful laughter came from the other end of the line. He''d heard about Fang Jueyu''s involvement in busting a child trafficking ring.


    "Oh, it was just a coincidence," Fang Jueyu replied modestly. "I didn''t help much; all the credit goes to the police officers of our city."


    "Come on, don''t be modest. I heard you knocked those people out before the police even arrived. Why are you being polite with an old man like me?"


    "Haha, I learned some martial arts as a kid. Just some ordinary traffickers, nothing impressive!" To cover up those people''s true identities, the news that circulated didn''t mention them having guns.


    "By the way, Professor Qi, you didn''t call this early just to praise me, did you?" Fang Jueyu guessed his research on plant genetics had caught the attention of higher-ups.


    "Of course not. Are you free this afternoon? Come to my house; someone wants to meet you and discuss the related matters in person!"


    "But..." Fang Jueyu glanced at Guo Xinyu, who clearly needed someone to look after her in her current condition.


    "Don''t worry, Sister Xiaoying is here to take care of me. You don''t need to worry," Guo Xinyu, though unaware of what was happening, could tell that someone important wanted to see him. "Just go attend to your matters!"


    "Alright, I''ll definitely come this afternoon!" Fang Jueyu agreed.


    "Great! Oh, and bring all your documents. I think they also brought along a few academicians in biology and environment. If there''s no technical issue, your conditions should be negotiable!"


    "Professor Qi, thank you for your efforts this time!" Fang Jueyu knew Qi Dong must have played a significant role in this process. "By the way, do you have enough research funding?"


    "It''s just barely enough!" Qi Dong didn''t catch Fang Jueyu''s implication. Despite being a key national lab with annual funding, the costs of daily maintenance, materials, and staff salaries meant the funds were just enough. After all, the school had many key labs to support.


    "How about this, Professor Qi, I plan to donate 5 billion to the alma mater as research funding. How do you suggest I do that?"


    "Five billion!" Qi Dong was stunned. "Xiao Fang, are you serious?"


    Five billion in research funding meant their research group could receive billions. With that money, some long-requested equipment could finally be acquired, and the lab''s research capabilities would definitely see a significant boost!


    "Of course, I''m serious. I''ll also donate an additional billion to your lab as a thank you for your help this time!"


    "Alright, alright!" Qi Dong was so happy he almost jumped up. "I''ll go talk to the president now, and we can discuss this more in the afternoon..."


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 Chapter 99 Dividing Money

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    "What? Someone wants to donate five billion to our school?" The president of Jiangnan University almost jumped up at the news, and even the old professors chatting with him had looks of fiery excitement in their eyes.


    Every year, the government allocates a large amount of research funding to various universities. Jiangnan University is considered one of the top comprehensive universities in the country, and its annual research funding is less than five billion. This donation is almost equivalent to over a year''s worth of research funding for the whole school!


    What''s most important for a university? Scientific research achievements! As the saying goes, "You can''t make bricks without straw," and research funding is the lifeline of scientific research. To be blunt, research is essentially a money-consuming endeavor. Without money, even a group of academicians can''t achieve much.


    Those old professors are already of advanced age. They''ve long passed the point of thinking about getting rich, and what the school spends to hire them is an unimaginable sum for common people. But their pursuit of research is their sole obsession for the coming days.


    Though five billion sounds like a lot, the university has so many colleges and research groups that when divided up, it''s not actually that much. Many professors travel around, negotiating with companies for cooperation to secure more funds for research.


    Suddenly hearing that someone wants to donate five billion to the school, all the professors immediately perked up.


    "Alright, I''m in the office, come over first, and we''ll discuss this!" This was a big matter. Principal Shen was originally discussing with these professors about a leader visiting the school that afternoon for guidance, so they might as well also discuss the distribution of funds.


    "Old Shen? Did we hear correctly just now? Someone wants to donate five billion to our school as research funding?" An elderly man, missing several teeth, laughed radiantly. His research group had several equipment purchases awaiting arrangements.


    "Yes, you heard right!" Principal Shen laughed.


    "Is it a famous alumnus? We''ve had so many students graduate and start businesses, but not many could come up with five billion, right?" another professor said.


    "It''s a student, though he hasn''t graduated yet!" Principal Shen replied, "I heard from Old Qi that today the leader''s visit isn''t primarily for inspection and guidance but to meet this student. He seems to have a significant academic achievement to report to the state!"


    "A significant academic achievement? Is it Qi Dong''s group''s breakthrough?" They instinctively thought that student was Qi Dong''s student, remembering that Qi Dong''s group''s achievements had been stuck at a bottleneck for many years. They estimated it might be related. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "I don''t care about anything else, Principal. Our group''s research on new battery electrodes is at a critical stage. If we succeed this time, I guarantee our university''s research on batteries will reach the top position among domestic universities! You must allocate more funding to me!"


    "Old Wu, stop boasting! Who does that stuff nowadays? The future focus must be our direction in artificial intelligence! Old Shen, you''ve promised to allocate funds to us for new equipment two years ago; this time you can''t back out!" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Old Xu, isn''t that too much? While AI development is impressive, don''t think we don''t know how much those two devices cost. If imported, it would be at least 1.5 billion. Why should you alone get a third? Do the other groups not need to survive?"


    "Exactly! Everyone''s research isn''t easy, and we shouldn''t be biased. I don''t agree with Old Xu''s demand!"


    "Old Ding! I haven''t even held you accountable for your student breaking our group''s equipment last time, and now you''re siding with them against me?" Professor Xu was furious.


    "That''s a separate matter!"


    If Fang Jueyu knew his donation almost caused so much academic conflict, what would his expression be?


    "Bang!" The principal''s office door was flung open, "You old folks are something; fighting over money that hasn''t even arrived? Let me tell you, I fought for this donation! Without my consent, don''t think any of you will get a dime!"


    Qi Dong stormed into the principal''s office, almost flipping a table after overhearing their bickering for shares at the door.


    "Old Qi, have a seat, have some water. We all know you have the biggest influence!" A sharp professor quickly poured him a cup of tea, "Hehe, Old Qi, we''ve been friends for so many years, this money, hehe..."


    "Old Qi, your grandson is graduating soon, right? I happen to have a granddaughter about the same age. I think young people should get to know each other. How about coming to my place for dinner next weekend?"


    "Old Du, don''t think I don''t know your granddaughter looks like a pumpkin, another professor chimed in with a smile, "Old Qi, my granddaughter is pretty. She has been dancing since elementary school, and she''s in great shape..."


    For the first time, Qi Dong felt a sense of satisfaction. Although he''s an academician, there were over forty academicians in Jiangnan University. All present held this title, and these old folks usually didn''t acknowledge each other''s superiority and even had a vaguely visible academic disdain chain. Qi Dong had always been in the lower-mid of this chain.


    "Now you all need my favor!" Qi Dong beamed delightfully. "Our group wants five hundred million from this fund, do you have any objections?"


    Qi Dong initially wanted a billion. With the additional money Fang Jueyu was providing, it would be ten years'' worth of research funding for their group, but given the limited pie, he couldn''t be too excessive.


    "Of course, of course! This money came from your efforts, Old Qi; asking for ten percent isn''t too much!"


    "Yes, yes, not too much!"


    At this point, who dared to oppose Qi Dong?


    "We''ll discuss fund allocation later. I''m here to inform you of some matters," Qi Dong said. "This achievement was done by the donor, who is only a junior at our school. If verified, this achievement might be nominated for a Nobel Prize in a few years. Do you know what that means?"


    "Nobel Prize?" Those two words were the lifelong dream of everyone present.


    "However, my student doesn''t want this to cause too much trouble for him personally. So, he hopes this achievement can be published under the name of our school''s Life Sciences Institute. In the coming period, I will need your help to prepare materials!" Qi Dong emphasized "my student" to give himself some face.


    "This is a big deal for our school; we can''t refuse!"


    "Right! Old Qi, you lead this time, and we''ll all follow your arrangements!"


    Every old professor patted their chest firmly. Of course, whether for the school''s sake or because of a desire for more funding was anyone''s guess.


    Meanwhile, Fang Jueyu had just finished making lunch. Though he had urgent matters, after their intimate moment, he felt uneasy leaving just like that.


    "I''ve talked to Sister Xiaoying. If you need anything, just tell her and I''ll come back as soon as I finish."


    "Alright, alright, go then. Why are you being so wishy-washy?" Guo Xinyu laughed at Fang Jueyu''s exaggerated behavior, though her heart felt warm. But she wondered if every man could be like this, and how long this kind of concern would last.


    "Then I''m really going?" Fang Jueyu hesitated with every step.


    "Yes! Go ahead!"


    "Am I really, really going?"


    "Stop being wishy-washy, I beg you..."


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 Chapter 100 My Home Computer Runs Games Super Fast

    The appointed time with the leader was two in the afternoon, but Fang Jueyu was never one to be late. He arrived early at Qi Dong''s residence, where Qi Dong and his wife were already waiting for him.


    "Little Fang is here, come on in, have a seat!" Qi Dong warmly greeted him. "Today, your teacher''s wife prepared some fresh fruit for you, have some!"


    Qi Dong treated Fang Jueyu with a kindness surpassing that shown to his own grandchildren. Not only had Fang solved cutting-edge academic problems at a young age, but he had also provided substantial financial support for Qi Dong''s research. Qi Dong almost wished he had a granddaughter to introduce to him.


    "Teacher Qi, you''re too kind. I should be the one thanking you for your help," Fang Jueyu responded, feeling a bit overwhelmed by Qi Dong''s excessive warmth.


    "By the way, the leader is coming over today. You must be polite and avoid losing decorum in front of him! Speak modestly, understood?" Qi Dong reminded him.


    "Don''t worry, I understand the importance of that!" Fang Jueyu was indeed feeling quite nervous. After all, it was his first time engaging directly with such a prominent figure, and it was impossible for him not to feel a bit of restraint.


    "Knock, knock, knock!" There was a knock at the door. "Old Qi, open up!"


    "Yikes, coming!" Qi Dong quickly stood up.


    Fang Jueyu was puzzled. This didn''t seem right. What kind of leader would visit like this? It seemed more like someone checking a water meter.


    "Click!" The door opened. Though he''d never seen the leader in person, he had seen him on television. The little old man outside the door was clearly not the leader.


    "Hahaha, Old Qi, you''re looking good! It seems you''re taking good care of yourself at Jiangnan University!" said the little old man.


    "Not as well as you! At the Academician Workstation in Yanjing, you don''t have to worry about trivial matters and can just focus on research. I truly envy your life," Qi Dong replied as he warmly hugged the old man.


    "Little Fang, let me introduce you. This is my university classmate, Wu Yifang. We used to research in the same field, but he moved north, and I went south. Though he looks carefree, he''s won several National Science and Technology Progress Awards. His academic level is no less than mine!"


    "No less than you? Much better than you, okay?" Academician Wu retorted, dissatisfied. "Is this the young man you mentioned?" Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Yes, it''s him!" Qi Dong replied.


    "Strange, even if you were born with academic prowess, it''s hard to reach such a level. Young man, did you really conduct those studies?" Wu Yifang still had some doubts.


    "I''ve brought all the research data with me. If Academician Wu has any questions, feel free to ask!" Fang Jueyu confidently replied. With the knowledge given by Little Yi, no one on this planet could stump him.


    "Hahahaha, young people are so confident!" came a robust voice from outside. A middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit walked in. He looked just as he did on television, only less imposing and more amiable.


    "Leader," Qi Dong walked over to shake hands with the leader.


    "Hello, Leader!" Fang Jueyu tried hard to control his emotions to keep his tongue from tying, though his body was slightly stiff. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Very good, very good. It''s Huaxia''s fortune to have such outstanding young people like you in the new generation!"


    "The leader is too kind. I''m just tinkering around."


    "Leader, don''t listen to this kid''s nonsense. If everyone could tinker around like this, what would the rest of us do?" Qi Dong said. "And the few of you outside, don''t just stand there, come in!"


    "There are more people?" Fang Jueyu looked and saw three scholarly-looking individuals outside the door, along with one person who seemed like a bodyguard.


    This bodyguard carried no firearms or weapons, and he appeared to be at least forty years old. Was the leader''s current security setup so modest? Even if there wasn''t a squad of soldiers, at least there should be two armed guards, right? If there were danger, how could one person handle it?


    "Host, don''t underestimate him. That bodyguard could be as old as your grandfather. His energy fluctuations are at least the level of an SSS-grade superpower user," Little Yi said. "Can''t you use your brain? Which of the people around a national leader is simple?"


    "How does Gu Yi compare to this person?"


    "Are you comparing a marble to a potato for hardness?" Little Yi retorted bluntly.


    "Old friends, long time no see!" The group that arrived were all authoritative experts in biology. They often worked and communicated together and had some degree of friendship.


    "Enough of that chatter, let''s see the specific research details!" These scholars weren''t here for reminiscing; they were after this innovative breakthrough, or else they wouldn''t have come all the way from Yanjing.


    "Little Fang, take out your stuff and show them!" Qi Dong''s house fortunately had projection equipment. A group of old professors quickly sat in a row on the sofa, put on their glasses, and took out notebooks, fully focused and ready for Fang Jueyu''s presentation.


    "Then I''ll start. First, let me explain my thoughts. Since altering plant genes can negatively affect traits, why don''t we increase the length of their DNA while maintaining their original genes and process the new segments..."


    Fang Jueyu passionately explained for over forty minutes. Due to time constraints, he had to simplify the key parts, but the experimental methods and innovative approaches he proposed were eye-opening for the scholars.


    "I think the plan is feasible, but have you conducted actual experiments?" one professor asked.


    "Not yet, but I have conducted relevant simulation experiments!" Fang Jueyu opened a video, which was simulated using the supercomputer at his home!


    In the video, seeds rapidly took root and sprouted. The coverage and depth of the root system far exceeded those of ordinary plants, and after three months, desertified land began to show signs of soil formation.


    "On this basis, I''ve also made other improvements to the plants, like increasing their wind resistance and water retention capabilities. Once deployed, this vegetation could entirely transform the land for optimal use and even allow for the construction of cities suitable for human habitation!"


    Fang Jueyu opened another video showing the early-stage environmental transformation for city construction, estimated to take about a year to a year and a half.


    "Amazing, absolutely incredible!" The scholars couldn''t help but praise. "With this level of efficiency, even deserts could quickly become habitable!"


    "But I have another question. How did you conduct the simulation experiment? Such vast data calculations can''t be handled by ordinary computers, right?" someone asked.


    "Oh, I have a small supercomputer at home. This level of calculation is well within its capacity!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "A supercomputer?" The scholars widened their eyes. This was a piece of strategic national equipment, and there were only a few nationwide. This young man actually had one at home? "That''s such a waste of resources!"


    "It''s not a waste, not at all!" Fang Jueyu replied. "My home computer downloads movies and games super fast, and it never lags!"


    "Is this for watching movies and playing games?" If the leader weren''t present, they would''ve torn Fang Jueyu to pieces. Resources like these, used for such trivial things, could produce countless research outcomes if applied to scientific inquiries each year!

 Chapter 101 Do You Want the Fighter Jet Blueprints?

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    "Hey, Xiao Fang, can I ask you something? What exactly does your family do?" Qi Dong suddenly realized he never understood the depth of Fang Jueyu''s background. Casually pulling out billions, having supercomputers running the family''s operations, how strong must such a family background be?


    "Oh, nothing much, just casually selling sports cars, digging diamonds, selling oil, selling antiques, doing everything a little!"


    "Uh..." Even the leader''s face was marked with black lines, is this the kind of business ordinary people can conduct? If this is nothing, then what''s considered something?


    "Everyone, do you see any problems?" The leader wasn''t very knowledgeable about technical matters and still needed the senior professors to make the final judgment.


    "Since the simulation results are fine, all we need is the final practical phase," several old professors discussed fervently, "and we must immediately apply for patents on related research findings, to prevent other countries from getting ahead."


    "Yes! This is our nation''s intellectual property, we must protect it well," the leader said, "Xiao Fang, are you willing to sell this technology to the country?"


    "Sell? No, no, no need!" Fang Jueyu never thought of making money from this technology, "My idea is to publish this scientific achievement in the name of our school, after all, it''s something beneficial for the country, how can I charge the country for it?"


    "Great! It''s really rare for someone to have such thoughts!"


    "I struggle to spend my money, if I get more, when on earth will I be able to spend it all?" Fang Jueyu silently muttered to himself.


    "The country will certainly not mistreat anyone who contributes to it, since you don''t want money, how about this year I recommend you as an honorary academician, how does that sound?" The leader thought of another way.


    "Honorary academician?!" All the professors were shocked. They had spent most of their lives in scientific research to earn such a title. A twenty-year-old academician, surely there''s been no such precedent, right?


    But then again, Fang Jueyu had made a huge breakthrough in a topic no one else could solve, his accomplishments in this area already surpassed theirs, if they could become academicians, why couldn''t he? S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Leader, let me tell you the truth, making money, academician title, I have zero interest in any of that," Fang Jueyu honestly said, "Actually, I''m just interested in some outcomes after this achievement is put into formal use."


    "You mean, those lands?" The leader asked, Qi Dong had mentioned some things about this when he reported the matter earlier.


    "Yes, I want to build a film city, but the land needed is large and difficult to get approved, so I hope after those desert areas are developed, I can have priority use of that region," Fang Jueyu assured, "I''m willing to fund all the construction money myself, as well as all the money for implementing this achievement."


    "Xiao Fang, do you know how much money such a project would require?" The sheer scale moved even the leader. Not to mention how much human and material resources it would take to cultivate this batch of plants, building a film city comparable to a city wasn''t a simple matter.


    Water, transportation, food, etc., were all major problems, this didn''t require any less resources than developing an uninhabited area.


    "I know!" Fang Jueyu was well aware that the money spent might be ten times the originally planned 100 billion or even more, but did he care? He hoped the money could be used up, thus the task of spending 500 billion US Dollars could achieve a very high completion rate.


    "What you''re saying is, you only want a piece of land?" The leader confirmed once again.


    "Yes!" Fang Jueyu nodded, "This technology can be published in the name of our school, I own many companies and laboratories, and can wholly carry out the cultivation of such plants quickly, then we can immediately proceed with desert construction."


    If Wang Cong were here, he''d surely think Fang Jueyu had gone completely mad. Originally, just building a film city might see cost recovery within ten years, but building in a desert made cost recovery a distant goal. This wasn''t an investment, it was charity work!


    "Since that''s the case, let''s start with the Taklamakan Desert as a testing site, first test on a hundred square kilometers of desert area, if successful, we can lease half of that area for your use, how about that? I think the people in Congress shouldn''t object!" the leader said.


    "That''s more than enough!" Fang Jueyu beamed with joy. The area of Hengcheng was less than five square kilometers, this was ten times more than his expectations, even better than anticipated.


    "By the way, Leader, I have some design drawings here, would you like them?" Fang Jueyu had thought of something else while organizing materials yesterday.


    The technology Xiao Yi possessed was enough to advance Earth''s technology by hundreds of years in one go, but technological progress had to proceed gradually, and he first thought of his own country. With these things, Huaxia would soon stand at the pinnacle of the East as the world''s largest nation.


    "What are these? Can I have a look?" the leader asked.


    "Just some things I drew casually," Fang Jueyu opened various files filled with incredibly complex design drawings.


    "Are these new fighter jets and cruiser designs?!" Although the leader had been in politics for a long time, he studied subjects like aircraft structural design, general aircraft design, aircraft system design, and aerodynamics during his university and master-Ph.D. periods. While he couldn''t grasp details of the cruiser''s content, he could generally understand the fighter jet''s content at least!


    The performance of this fighter jet was definitely more powerful than the world''s most advanced ones currently, if it could be mass-produced, it was unimaginable; Huaxia could almost immediately establish aerial supremacy!


    "Did you really draw this casually?" The leader clearly knew Fang Jueyu was talking nonsense. If he had deep achievements only in one area, it could be described as genius or prodigy, but to have such accomplishments in two unrelated fields, that wasn''t just prodigy.


    "You don''t have an alien living in you, do you?" the leader joked.


    "Hahaha, please don''t joke like that, Leader." Fang Jueyu silently thought to himself, you''re almost half right!


    "Xiao Fang, on behalf of the nation, I thank you!" the leader said excitedly, he fumbled around his body and pulled out a brand new medal, "You''re qualified to receive this medal!"


    "Leader, this is..." several academicians breathed heavily, this wasn''t just any medal. Only those who made tremendous contributions to the nation were qualified to have it, to date only those who solved the problem of feeding all of Huaxia and those few scientists who made outstanding contributions to Huaxia''s nuclear bomb projects possessed it.


    "With this emblem, as long as you don''t break the law, the nation will be your greatest backing!" The leader personally pinned the emblem on him.


    "Hu Yi, protect this vital information carefully!" the leader instructed.


    The officer stepped out for a moment and returned with a black, heavily secured briefcase. This was used to protect national secrets, and Fang Jueyu''s information was enough to change Huaxia''s standing in the world in no time!


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    He meticulously placed the hard drive inside the case and locked it. Even a nuclear explosion couldn''t harm this case, this was nearly the highest level of protection.


    "I hope everyone can keep everything discussed here today confidential, especially Fang Jueyu''s identity, it must not be revealed, otherwise I fear he could be in danger!" the leader instructed.


    "Rest assured, Leader, we''ll treat today''s matters as a secret!"


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 Chapter 102 The Sprite of 82

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    "Hey, Principal, I''ve solved the site issue, so you don''t need to worry about it anymore!" Fang Jueyu, who had just returned home, quickly shared the news with Wang Cong.


    "That fast? How big? Where is it?"


    "Taklamakan Desert, roughly fifty square kilometers. It''s more than enough for our phase one construction!" Fang Jueyu replied.


    "What? The desert? Are you crazy? Can that place really host a film city?" Wang Cong thought Fang Jueyu had gone mad.


    "I''m not crazy, don''t worry. In about a year and a half, we''ll have decent land to build on. You don''t need to stress about it now. Worry about next year''s matters next year!"


    "Well¡­" Wang Cong wanted to say something, but considering Fang Jueyu''s endless tricks, he kept quiet. Maybe it really was an eerie idea?


    "Alright, since you''re the boss, whatever you say goes!" Wang Cong said helplessly. "By the way, I haven''t seen you lately. I''ll come over to hang out at your place tomorrow!"


    "Come on, do you think I don''t know what''s on your mind? You''re just eyeing my chef, aren''t you?"


    "Hehehe, you caught me. I want sushi tomorrow. Can you arrange that?" Wang Cong shamelessly asked.


    "Sure, since you rarely come over, I''ve got to feed you well." Fang Jueyu laughed. "After all, I owe you for helping sort out that media company. I should reward you somehow!"


    "Good to know you have a conscience! Anyway, I''m off for a gallop now!" Wang Cong said. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu heard a woman''s voice from the other end of the call and immediately knew he was off to have fun. "Alright, take it easy. Don''t come over tomorrow with dark circles and looking a hot mess!"


    Regarding the publication, professors at Jiangnan University were already actively preparing, and as for the land development, Fang Jueyu simply handed it off to Zhuang Ying, acting as a hands-off manager.


    "How are you feeling, any better?" Fang Jueyu walked over to the bedside where Guo Xinyu, with her headphones on, was humming to the accompaniment of a song Fang Jueyu gave her. It was soft, but very pleasant.


    Fang Jueyu pulled out her headphones. "Can''t you just take a break today?"


    "No way, this is our basic daily practice in music. We can''t skip even a single day!" Guo Xinyu insisted. "I plan to record this song in a couple of days. I think I''ve practiced enough!"


    "Oh? So, our superstar is going to make her official debut!" Fang Jueyu teased.


    "It''s not that easy. There are tons of people with great voices all over Huaxia, and very few actually get famous," Guo Xinyu said. "Often, opportunities and luck play a huge role."


    "That''s for ordinary people. As a woman of Fang Jueyu, I can pluck the stars from the sky for you, becoming a singer is no problem at all," Fang Jueyu declared.


    Promotion and chart climbing, these money-related issues posed no challenge.


    "No, I''d rather be recognized for my abilities. What good is buying a crowd of fake fans?" Guo Xinyu said with a White Eye at Fang Jueyu.


    "I''ve got an idea! How about we host a singing competition?" Fang Jueyu proposed out of the blue, thinking of those popular shows like ''Huaxia''s Got Talent.'' He could definitely organize one too!


    "Is that really necessary?" Guo Xinyu was a bit worried about Fang Jueyu causing some earth-shattering event again.


    "Well, haven''t you still got a decent following on the Bamboo platform? We could start promoting your song from there!" An idea was beginning to take shape in Fang Jueyu''s mind.


    With the flourishing live streaming industry, many events didn''t need to be held grandly on variety or entertainment shows¡ªthey could easily be done on live streaming platforms.


    With his and Wang Cong''s relationship, it should be easy to arrange a singing competition on the platform. Fang Jueyu was confident that with Guo Xinyu''s vocal qualities, her singing skills, and this original song, she would definitely achieve a good rank.


    Then the popularity of this song would certainly soar, and with steady progress, Guo Xinyu would eventually reach her dream stage.


    Coincidentally, Principal Wang was visiting the next day, providing the perfect opportunity to discuss this matter!


    "Don''t forget, you''re still my contracted artist, so you have to listen to your boss!" Fang Jueyu said playfully, leaning in.


    "What, are you trying to manipulate me now?" Guo Xinyu retorted defiantly.


    Fang Jueyu was at a loss for words; that accusation actually held a tiny bit of truth¡­


    "Cluck, cluck, cluck¡­" A string of light, bell-like laughter echoed in the room.


    It was Wang Cong''s second visit to Fang Jueyu''s house, and he now knew the way well. After resting a full day, Guo Xinyu could barely get out of bed, though her walking was still a bit awkward.


    "You¡­ you guys¡­" Wang Cong, surprised to see Guo Xinyu there, soon broke into a sly smile. "Old Fang, impressive! You settled things so quickly, you''re quite something!"


    Being a seasoned player, Wang Cong noticed some hints despite Guo Xinyu trying to walk normally. Plus, he had arrived shortly after 8, meaning she had likely stayed the night, which said it all.


    "Stop with the dirty talk!" Fang Jueyu knew Guo Xinyu had thin skin and quickly interrupted Wang Cong.


    "Hehehe, long time no see, Xinyu!" Wang Cong then straightened up somewhat seriously.


    "Principal, long time no see." Acting like the lady of the house, Guo Xinyu said, "You two chat first, I''ll get you something to drink. What do you guys want?"


    "Make me a happy couch potato drink!" Fang Jueyu still preferred milk tea and kept various brands and flavors of milk tea powder at home.


    "What about you, Principal?"


    "Got any 1982 Sprite?" Wang Cong joked.


    Before Guo Xinyu could retort, Fang Jueyu burst out laughing.


    "Funny you should ask, I actually do!" Last time when sorting the villa, Fang Jueyu found a box in the study.


    He thought it held antiques or paintings, but upon opening it, it turned out to be a big box of drinks!


    Sprite, Coke, Fanta, with production dates ranging from 1965 to 1995. He even wondered if his ancestors were time travelers who created this meme.


    "Hahaha, just kidding, I''ll have some mango juice!" Wang Cong didn''t doubt Fang Jueyu could produce a 1982 Sprite, as the kid could accomplish anything.


    "By the way, Old Wang, there''s something I want to discuss!" Fang Jueyu started on a serious note. "Xinyu has always wanted to be a singer, so I want to help her by hosting a singing competition for streamers on your platform. What do you think?"


    "You''ve got to be kidding me, brother. With your resources, you could make even a pig famous!"


    "It''s different! Xinyu wants to rely on her talents, not my money." Fang Jueyu explained. "I plan to start with the online audience so more people can hear her sing."


    "That''s a good idea. I think the hosts would be eager to participate." Wang Cong pondered. It wasn''t a bad idea, and it could bring plenty of traffic to his platform.


    "I''ll cover all the sponsorship. You just need to have someone organize the competition, keep everything transparent and open, okay?"


    "Piece of cake, I''ll have it wrapped up within two weeks!" Wang Cong was more than capable of handling such a minor task.


    "Thanks a bunch!"


    "What''re you thanking me for? But about our last bet¡­" Wang Cong still had not fulfilled their wager of singing "Conquer" in women''s clothing.


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    "That''s a separate matter!"


    "Bro!"


    ¡­


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 Chapter 103 Autumn Recruitment

    The summer break was coming to an end, and Fang Jueyu was soon to face his final semester. Other students were starting to look for internships one by one, and even the expressions on the students on the street had become much more serious.


    But this atmosphere didn''t affect Fang Jueyu at all, because he didn''t have any job-hunting pressures. He spent the last period of time in indulgence with Guo Xinyu every day. It had to be said, the energy of young people was truly abundant; the redwood bed at home almost fell apart because of them.


    Wang Cong''s Bamboo stream team had already started preparing for the singing contest. To prepare well for the competition and complete the song recording before the contest, she spent the last few days of the break at Xinyu Media''s recording studio.


    One day, Cheng Kai called Fang Jueyu.


    "Hey, Mr. Fang? Got time today?"


    "Cut it out, that ''Mr. Fang'' is giving me goosebumps," Fang Jueyu rubbed his arm. "What''s up? You need something?"


    "Of course! You, the hands-off boss, have thrown all the company''s matters at us. Do you know that the three of us have lost ten pounds each during this time?" Cheng Kai joked. In reality, their workload had been fulfilling recently.


    "Here''s the thing, our company is having an on-site recruitment fair at Jiangnan University today. If you''re free, come take a look! As the real boss, wouldn''t it be inappropriate not to show up?"


    "Isn''t this something you guys can handle yourselves?"


    "No way, today''s job fair isn''t just about our company. Nowadays, the competition is fierce every year; genuine talents are scarcer. We have to seize them."


    Although master''s degree holders were everywhere and PhDs were as common as dirt, in Jiangnan City, if a billboard fell, it would crush a few master''s and PhDs. In truth, people with real talent and capability were rare, and such talent was what companies valued the most.


    "Alright then, I''ll come take a look." Fang Jueyu didn''t have any plans today; it''d be nice to experience the job fair''s atmosphere, since he likely wouldn''t experience the social beatings a fresh graduate faces.


    "Young master, are you going to the Jiangnan University job fair?" Zhuang Ying, who was in the middle of helping Fang Jueyu with some national project matters, seemed to have overheard their conversation.


    "I''m just going to take a look, what''s wrong?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Today, there are 407 companies at Jiangnan University''s special recruitment fair. Do you know how many of them are yours or listed under other companies in your name?" Zhuang Ying said mysteriously.


    "One hundred?" Fang Jueyu thought he was giving an exaggerated figure.


    "There are 274 in total!" Zhuang Ying laughed. "Those companies almost all have your capital investment or a substantial share, so you really ought to check it out."


    "So many?"


    "That''s just for today. Recently, Jiangnan University will have over a thousand companies doing campus recruitment, and more than half are related to you!"


    "This is practically the old Fang Family recruiting an army!" Fang Jueyu sighed. "I have to go and keep an eye on things to make sure no bad apples slip into our companies."


    ...


    Although school hadn''t officially started, Jiangnan University''s central square was already crowded with people. Students with backpacks and resumes were running back and forth in a hurry.


    With over four hundred companies, each had a small booth. The big company booths had long queues, especially internet companies, which were the hot topic, proving the saying, "Every industry is turning to the internet," to be true.


    Among these people, Fang Jueyu stood out like a sore thumb. Even under the scorching sun, most people were wearing business attire, while he was in shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers.


    Thunder Technology''s booth was number eight. As a unicorn company in Jiangnan City, it was very popular this year. Jiangnan University even arranged a classroom for their company presentation, followed by the first preliminary interviews.


    The booth was primarily for publicity. Fang Jueyu had seen several of the staff there at the company; the HRs were busy beyond measure.


    "Not sure where those guys are." Fang Jueyu walked through the crowd. Cheng Kai and the others were practically company leaders. Usually, recruitment fairs would be handled by the HR department, but since it was their school, they were very attentive and were supposedly conducting interviews personally.


    "Hey, can''t you show some courtesy? Can''t you see the line here?" A student holding a resume expressed dissatisfaction.


    "Sorry, I''m looking for someone." Fang Jueyu thought he had squeezed someone.


    "Aren''t all of us here looking for someone? Look, everyone is in line while you just barge in," the student wouldn''t let it slide. "Look at you, so casually dressed for a job hunt, without even a resume. You think you''re the son of the company''s owner?"


    "I really am looking for someone!" Fang Jueyu laughed bitterly. "Can I squeeze through to ask an HR for someone?"


    "How can you act like this! There''s a hundred people in line here. If everyone behaved like you, how would anyone find a job?"


    "Yeah!" A few around agreed. The pressure of finding a job was significant, especially in this heat; everyone seemed to be in a foul mood.


    "Ma Yihan!" Blocked outside the crowd, Fang Jueyu had to call out. Thankfully, his memory was decent, and he remembered the name of that female HR.


    Giving a presentation to students, Ma Yihan heard her name being called. She looked up and saw a "refreshingly distinctive" figure in the crowd.


    "This... Mr. Fang!" Ma Yihan had only seen Fang Jueyu once, but she''d remember her big boss clearly. Despite being a seasoned HR, she was just 25 and had swooned alongside many female colleagues when she first saw Fang Jueyu. Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Xiao Xu, you continue explaining to them, I''ve got something to do!" Ma Yihan quickly stood up. The students near the booth immediately made way for her.


    "Mr. Fang, what brings you here!"


    "Mr. Fang?" The students near Fang Jueyu were startled by this title.


    "Oh, just came to see how things are. Where are Cheng Kai and the others?"


    "Mr. Cheng and the others are in room 115 of the north building, number three. Need me to take you there?"


    "No, I can go myself. I''m a student here too, I know my way! You guys are working hard in this heat. The heat subsidy this month will be issued as usual. I''ll have it processed at ten times the normal rate." Fang Jueyu said.


    "Thank you, Mr. Fang!" Ma Yihan was thrilled. Their new boss was so generous. Though the heat subsidy wasn''t much, offering ten times was equivalent to half a month''s salary! sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu left, leaving the students dumbfounded.


    "Excuse me, who was that just now?" One student nervously asked.


    "Oh, that''s the largest shareholder of our company, or you could say the boss!"


    "Boss?" Everyone shuddered. They had just mocked Fang Jueyu for thinking himself the boss. It turned out he really was the company''s owner!


    "It''s over!" The earlier student turned pale, fearing their chances were dimmed after offending the company''s boss just before their interview!

 Chapter 104 Ill Be the Interviewer

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    "Quite a crowd!" Outside the Thunder Technology classroom, it was already standing room only. The presentation was over, and the intense interview process had begun inside the room. Everyone was pacing around with their thick resumes.


    Some people were whispering to themselves, possibly preparing their self-introductions, while others were cramming some professional knowledge, and some were using this short time to quickly understand the company''s games and products.


    Fang Jueyu suddenly felt like an emperor on a disguised inspection tour; everywhere his subjects surrounded him, yet no one recognized him.


    He blended into the group awaiting interviews, his eyes darting around. He was dumbfounded by some of the achievements on these resumes, like 985 and 211 top schools, which were practically the minimum threshold. Even those from non-elite schools at least had a master''s degree.


    First prize in the National Robotics Competition!


    Gold medal in the National XXX Cup Competitive Invitational!


    World XXX Championship...


    Fang Jueyu suddenly had a feeling that if he had graduated and competed with this crowd with his qualifications, he would end up pretty miserably, even as a student of Jiangnan University. As for students from other schools, it would be even worse. This was the reality of society!


    "What''s the use! They''ll all end up working for me anyway," Fang Jueyu thought blissfully to himself. Having money indeed meant having power.


    "Dude, you''ve got quite a style!" A trendy-dressed guy beside him struck up a conversation. He was quite distinctive among the crowd, his outfit more suited for street dancing or participating in something like "Huaxia Has Hip Hop."


    "Hey, you look kind of familiar!" It seemed he recognized Fang Jueyu.


    "Do I look like Dean Fang?" Fang Jueyu said.


    "Yeah, exactly! That Dean Fang!" the guy said, "But he''s a rich guy, no need to find a job! I suggest you just start a live stream, you could earn a living just with that face!"


    Fang Jueyu almost burst out laughing. Someone actually suggested he impersonate himself! Even suggesting he rely on his looks for a living, how hilarious.


    He glanced at the guy''s resume¡ªJin Zheming, Jiangnan University, Electronic Sports major!


    "You study electronic sports?" Fang Jueyu was a bit surprised. In Huaxia, electronic sports was a newly established major, but Jiangnan University introduced it a few years ago. However, there were not many students in this major; after all, in many parents'' eyes, electronic sports was just gaming, and gaming was seen as unproductive.


    "Yeah!" Jin Zheming nodded.


    "So why don''t you join an electronic sports club? That should be perfect for you, right?" Fang Jueyu asked curiously.


    "It''s not that simple!" Jin Zheming chuckled wryly, "When I chose this major, my dad nearly broke my leg. If I dared to join a club, he''d probably come after me with a knife!"


    "Hahahaha, that''s so true," Fang Jueyu laughed, "How good are you?"


    "First place MVP in the National College Students'' League of Legends Invitational, second place losing side MVP in the International College Students'' League of Legends Invitational, and I won''t talk about those city-level minor awards¡ªthey don''t carry much weight!"


    "Not bad!" As a fellow League of Legends player, Fang Jueyu actually admired people like him, "It''s a pity though, with such skills, instead of turning professional, you''re looking for a job with a gaming company..."


    "Why does that sound familiar?"


    Fang Jueyu suddenly had a bold idea. In recent years, the Huaxia Team''s performance had been terrible, never making it past the top eight¡ªeven reaching the top four seemed like a miracle¡ªand netizens'' complaints poured in endlessly.


    Was it really possible that, out of a population of over a billion, no team could win a championship?


    Of course, the limited number of people bold enough to enter this field was also a factor not to be overlooked. A pro player''s career was short, the training intensity high, and without performance, there were no sponsors, and without sponsors, there was no income. This was a harsh reality.


    "Why don''t I establish a team within the company with official staff positions?"


    "Dude, if you had the chance, would you want to go pro?"


    "Of course I would! Even being a substitute would be great!"


    "Just because you said that, I''ll help you out!"


    "Huh?" Jin Zheming didn''t quite understand what Fang Jueyu meant, "Aren''t you here looking for a job?"


    "When did I say I was looking for a job?" Fang Jueyu shrugged, "Look, I didn''t even bring a resume. Do I look like I''m job hunting?"


    "Then you..."


    "Oh, I''m the boss of this company. I had nothing else to do today, so I came to help with the interviews!" Fang Jueyu took off his hat.


    "You... are you actually that Fang Jueyu?" Jin Zheming was stunned. Now that he thought about it, that seemed to be the only explanation. Rumor had it that no one knew the full extent of Dean Fang''s assets, so owning a gaming company under his name wasn''t all that surprising.


    "Yep, that''s me!" Fang Jueyu said, "I''m planning to set up an electronic sports department in the company now, and I''m starting today. Are you interested?"


    "What''s the salary?" Jin Zheming asked.


    "Base salary before tax is twenty thousand dollars, seven insurances, two funds, and employee benefits equal to company staff. If there''s a chance to compete, salary is calculated separately, how''s that?"


    "I..." Jin Zheming was too excited to form words, "But you know, by the time we turn twenty-eight or twenty-nine, our reflexes and skills can''t keep up, what can we do by then?"


    "Be a coach! In the future, electronic sports will definitely flourish, and by then such talent might be very scarce. Anyway, the company won''t let you go jobless!" Fang Jueyu knew that many people gave up their dreams for reality, and maybe he could change that.


    "I-I-I have a few classmates, can we join together?" Jin Zheming asked. "Of course, but I need top-tier players. If you''re just in it to pass the days, then you can''t be called pro players."


    "Don''t worry, my friends are all very strong. If you don''t believe me, you can have us solo against some people! We''re not afraid of any rounds of interviews!"


    "Alright, I''ll wait here for you!" Fang Jue said, then walked into the interview room.


    "Hey, Boss Fang is finally here!" Seeing Fang Jueyu arrive, Cheng Kai and the others immediately stood up, temporarily handing over their work to someone else.


    "How''s it going? Any rewards?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Not bad I guess. I always thought being an interviewer was easy, but after trying it out, it''s not simple at all!" Cheng Kai said, "Wanna give it a shot?" Discover more content at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Sure, I''ll give it a try!" Fang Jueyu sat down directly, "Hello student, please give a brief self-introduction!"


    The student was stunned, how could the interviewer just change like that, and someone so young at that, but he didn''t dare say much and started his self-introduction.


    Suddenly Fang Jueyu remembered something. He quickly checked his mobile funds balance. Donations, buying a car, purchasing companies had already spent a large sum, yet on the capital base, there was still a surplus of over two billion US dollars. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before that particular project officially started, this sum couldn''t be spent.


    "Student, if you were given 500 billion dollars... aside from donating to charity and engaging in research, how would you spend it?"


    The student obviously didn''t expect such a bizarre question from the interviewer, was this a test of his quick-thinking ability?


    "Uh... form several more soccer teams?"


    "Pfft!" The HR next to him laughed out loud. What kind of quirky thinking was this? Why not suggest raising a herd of huskies at home?


    "How about buying a few islands in the Pacific?"


    Fang Jueyu''s eyes lit up. That didn''t seem like a bad idea at all!


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 Chapter 105 All Mine?

    Thunder Technology had an interesting development, where a newly-arrived interviewer didn''t ask any personal or professional questions, only one very peculiar question. What would you do if you had $500 billion?


    At that moment, the students realized that poverty truly limited their imagination. Buying cars, buying houses, that''s almost a lifelong dream for people living in Jiangnan City. With such a wealth, most people''s minds were blank. The rich mindset was simply unimaginable.


    However, there were always a few people among the ordinary who had unique ways of thinking, and they gave Fang Jueyu quite a bit of inspiration.


    Jin Zheming quickly brought along a group of classmates. Their class had only seven people, but each had at least a provincial championship title. Five starters, two substitutes, it was as if a future champion team was already taking shape.


    Of course, Fang Jueyu didn''t immediately give them offers. He could invite a few professional players through Principal Wang to help out, testing their skills from various angles like mechanics, operations, and strategies. With this, he could still invest a large sum into it.


    The department needed a venue, right? New esports equipment needed to be bought, right? Coaches needed to be hired, right? The daily life and health of the players needed assurance, right? Calculating all of this, it wasn''t a small expense.


    Fang Jueyu fully utilized the capitalist''s specialty, leaving all matters to Cheng Kai and the team to handle; he only handled the money, with the sole requirement to see a well-trained League of Legends team as soon as possible. As for other gaming teams, they would gradually begin forming too.


    "Xiao Ying, if I wanted to buy a few islands, who should I go to?" Fang Jueyu planned to start his spending spree step by step. Almost two months had gone by, and he hadn''t even touched the principal. When would he unlock his first-stage access?


    "What, young master, tired of living here and thinking of finding a place to vacation?" Zhuang Ying didn''t know Fang Jueyu had such an odd task. From being a loser at the start, he now had made some progress, and Fang Jueyu was gradually starting to look a bit like a rich man.


    As for when he could transform from a rich man to someone with taste and class, rather than just spending money like a nouveau riche, that would require a gradual process.


    "Many countries around the world sell private islands, usually through some organizations and corporates, like near Italy, the Mediterranean, and Thailand, private islands are on sale. If you spot one you like, I can help you get in touch."


    "Then I''d better take a closer look!" Fang Jueyu brought out his computer and opened the world map. At this scale, finding a nice island was indeed quite difficult.


    "Hey, this one looks nice!" Fang Jueyu found a fascinating island in the islands near French Polynesia; the island was heart-shaped, covering about 100 square miles, with beaches and forests, truly a beautiful place.


    "Xiao Ying, I think this one''s good!" Fang Jueyu exclaimed.


    "Oh, this area is represented by a French company. I''ll contact them for you!" Zhuang Ying took out a tablet and, after operating it for about a dozen minutes, a Frenchman with a full beard appeared on the screen.


    "Hello, I''m Monet, the sales director for Alice Group. Are you interested in purchasing one of our private islands developed in the Polynesian Islands?" The Frenchman looked chubby, but his voice was quite pleasant.


    "Yes, I have my eye on this island!" Fang Jueyu sent the information of that island over.


    Monet''s face showed a hint of embarrassment. "Sorry, sir, this island was sold to a Huaxia tycoon two years ago! Would you like to look at other options?"


    "Already sold?" Fang Jueyu felt a bit disappointed. "That''s really a pity."


    However, that island was just his first choice; there were still plenty of scenic and beautiful islands around.


    "How about this one?" Fang Jueyu sent over another island.


    "Well¡­ this island was also sold, bought two years ago by the same gentleman."


    "Who on earth is so extravagant, buying two at once? Both the ones I liked!" Fang Jueyu was a bit irritated. Wasn''t this a bit too unlucky?


    "What about this?"


    "Sorry, this island was bought by that gentleman as well."


    "How about this one?"


    "This one was bought too."


    "Come on, if they''re all sold, why are you even selling?" Fang Jueyu finally became a bit restless.


    "Sir, that gentleman bought 72 islands at once, taking many of the nicer ones. Perhaps you''d like to look at the ones on the edges?"


    "Bought 72 islands? Wow!" Fang Jueyu thought he was quite the spender, but this tycoon was something else. Seventy-two private islands, could he even visit them all?


    "Who''s the fool? There aren''t that many wealthy business owners in Huaxia. We''d definitely know them. Can''t you give me a hint?" Fang Jueyu was really curious about this Huaxia tycoon.


    "Sorry, I really can''t tell you. We have a duty to keep every purchaser''s information confidential." Monet was truly embarrassed. People wanted to buy islands, yet they were already bought, but he couldn''t help it either.


    "Host, can''t you guess who bought these islands?" Xiao Yi suddenly interrupted. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wait," Fang Jueyu''s expression suddenly became extremely interesting, "Mr. Monet, you wouldn''t be telling me that the Huaxia tycoon who bought these islands is named Fang Huai, would you?"


    "Uh¡­ how did you know!" Monet knew that he was an extremely low-profile tycoon.


    Fang Huai''s name didn''t even appear on Huaxia''s rich list, but the price of buying those 72 islands surpassed $10 billion. Just this amount would be enough to place him in the top dozens in Huaxia.


    "He¡­ he''s my dad¡­" Fang Jueyu was a little speechless.


    "Then you are Mr. Fang Jueyu?" Monet asked. Six months ago, that tycoon named Fang Huai had already transferred the ownership of all the islands to his son''s name.


    "Yes, that''s me¡­" Fang Jueyu nodded helplessly. Trying to spend some money was proving very difficult. Wanting to buy a few islands only to find out they were already his.


    "That''s great, we were just about to contact you. Your island ownership confirmation has been transferred and processed. Mr. Fang purchased the permanent usage rights for these islands, and we will send the documents to you as soon as possible!" Monet said with a friendly smile.


    "Mr. Monet, do you know which other countries are selling private islands?" Fang Jueyu continued to ask. These were sold out, but there must be some available elsewhere, right?


    "Host, just don''t ask." Xiao Yi directly interrupted him.


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    A world map appeared directly in front of Fang Jueyu''s eyes, filled with small red dots. Every continent, every ocean, even the Antarctic and Arctic Oceans had no shortage.


    "These places marked with red dots are all private islands of your Fang Family. If you really want to buy some new islands, there likely aren''t any prime spots left!"

 Chapter 106 106 Grand Prize

    With the arrival of September, the school once again entered a busy rhythm. Fang Jueyu officially became a senior student. In the fourth year, there weren''t many courses, and students were busy looking for internships or preparing for graduate exams. He happened to be one of the few idle people.


    Just as well, he couldn''t stay at school much, so he simply decided not to return to school. He would go back when it was time to work on his graduation project and thesis next semester.


    After half a month of preparation, the singer competition on the Bamboo platform organized by Wang Cong was almost ready. More than just hosts could sign up for this competition; even grassroots singers could participate.


    Jiangnan City was truly a place of hidden talent. Many people, although not professionally trained, had singing skills that didn''t fall short of many artists. The only thing they lacked was resources and a stage.


    Of course, Fang Jueyu wasn''t worried about Guo Xinyu''s skills at all. Under the guidance of that master, although it was only for a month, Guo Xinyu''s singing skills had significantly improved.


    Likewise, this confidence also came from the work. The lyrics and music created by Xiao Yi''s talent would surely open a new world for all listeners.


    Various promotional videos and advertisements flooded the internet. With Fang Jueyu spending money like crazy, the level of promotion was no less than Huaxia''s The Voice. The platform set up audition sites across the country, and the number of applicants reached a staggering number. Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire


    At last month''s gathering in Sanya, Fang Jueyu met quite a few singers, and almost everyone left their contact information with him. He contacted several singers, hoping they could come as judges for the finals, and offered them a hefty payment, which they gladly accepted.


    Several days ago, Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu''s Weibo had already started relevant promotions, but netizens were still eagerly awaiting to see what kind of rewards these two would offer for a singing competition held together.


    "Old Fang, with you spending money like this, we won''t even make back the capital in the end!" Although all the initial investments came from Fang Jueyu, Wang Cong was still quite anxious.


    The live streaming platform wasn''t like a TV station; all revenue came from advertisers and user tips. Even if the program could attract millions or even tens of millions of viewers, only a minority would actually spend money, and they''d likely not recoup those investments.


    "Who said I wanted to make money?" Fang Jueyu''s words immediately silenced Wang Cong. He didn''t intend to make money from this competition at all. His sole purpose was for Guo Xinyu''s first song to make an explosive impact.


    Fang Jueyu''s financial power was enough to secure recommendations on major music platforms. Some of these music platforms even originally belonged to him. But would many people want to listen to a song released by someone who was virtually unknown, an internet celebrity?


    But once they went through this method, at least those who watched the competition would get to know Guo Xinyu, turning that new song into a blockbuster. With word of mouth, it would create a chain effect in promotion.


    "You don''t intend to make money?" Despite witnessing Fang Jueyu''s numerous audacious moves, Wang Cong still couldn''t fathom his thinking. "Are you really telling me that you spent so much money on hosting a competition just to make Guo Xinyu famous?"


    "What do you think? Do I care about that amount of money?" Fang Jueyu said. "But I won''t waste money indiscriminately. This competition is fair and transparent, and I definitely won''t involve anything like Q Rules."


    "That kind of money..." Wang Cong''s mouth twitched slightly. Just hiring four judges cost tens of millions, not to mention the advertising, props, and other expenses. Was spending over a hundred million really considered small money?


    "Forget it. It doesn''t matter as long as I get things done with your money!" Wang Cong only covered the platform''s expenses, and he could take thirty percent of all profits. It was practically free money, with no reason to refuse it.


    "By the way, have you decided on the champion''s rewards?" Wang Cong asked.


    "I have. Besides cash prizes, there are some support projects. But I also have a bold idea!" Fang Jueyu added, "I''m planning to add a lucky audience raffle!"


    "Wow!" Wang Cong''s eyes lit up. If it were just an ordinary competition, it might not attract a big crowd, but if there was a raffle, people would come just to try their luck.


    "Of course, only viewers who watch beyond a certain duration can participate, and the live audience can join as well. After each elimination round, we''ll conduct a raffle!"


    "You''re planning something big!" Wang Cong could already imagine the bustling traffic on the live streaming platform. Several live rooms might be needed to handle such user flow!


    "So, what kind of rewards are you planning to give?" If the prizes were not appealing, it wouldn''t have a significant effect. But given Fang Jueyu''s personality, the rewards for fortunate audience members might be more generous than those for the champion.


    "Hehe, I need you to do me a favor," Fang Jueyu said. "Help me post a Weibo. Let''s cancel the bet where I lose and have to dress as a woman singing Conquer."


    "Promise?" Wang Cong didn''t know how many days he hadn''t slept well because of this.


    "Deal!"


    ...


    Half an hour later, a bombshell dynamic simultaneously appeared on Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu''s Weibo.


    This "Bamboo Ultimate Singing" competition would establish special prizes. After each elimination round, online viewers who''ve watched for more than an hour and live viewers could participate in the raffle, with ten lucky viewers and one super lucky viewer chosen each time.


    Round 1 Rewards: Imperium 11 phones ¡Á10, luxury European tour for two.


    Round 2 Rewards: Alienware laptops ¡Á10, a BMW i8.


    ...


    Semifinal rewards: Lamborghini 1 million discount vouchers ¡Á10, a luxury villa in Jiangnan City.


    Final rewards: Private jet usage coupons ¡Á10, rights to use an Aegean Sea island numbered 89757 for 20 years.


    Such terrifying rewards were unprecedented in the raffle industry. People had seen phone giveaways and car giveaways, but who had ever seen villa or private island giveaways? And what was that Lamborghini 1 million voucher? And what on earth was the private jet?


    "Oh my God, can someone tell me just how rich Dean Fang is?"


    "Am I short of the 1 million for a Lamborghini? No, I''m short of the remaining millions!"


    "Dean, principal, do you intend to put other live streaming platforms out of business? With such huge prizes, who will watch other streams?"


    "Nobody stop me. From today, I''m going to eat vegetarian and pray day and night!"


    "Upstairs, I''m with you every night!"


    "Can someone explain what the private jet coupon is?"


    ...


    Most rewards people could understand, but everyone was baffled by the private jet mention.


    Fang Jueyu quickly explained with a picture of his private jet on the dynamic post. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Friends who win the private jet coupon can use it once to go anywhere in the world for a month. All travel, accommodation, and ticket expenses will be covered by me, up to three people allowed!"


    This message immediately crashed Weibo!

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    The open audition phase of "The Bamboo''s Final Song" was proceeding methodically. Guo Xinyu, relying on her solid singing skills, successfully advanced through several rounds of auditions. All the audition stages were broadcast live, and her capabilities gained the approval of online viewers.


    During this process, quite a few unique characters appeared. Some had exaggerated appearances, while others sang bizarrely, resulting in many clips from the auditions becoming hits in the niche creators section of Blibili.


    In the following days, Fang Jueyu took Guo Xinyu to their place of residence again. Guo Junyu had already been discharged from the hospital; as he experienced the kidnapping incident while unconscious, he didn''t seem to have been left with any psychological trauma and quickly became energetic again.


    During the last two days of Guo Junyu''s hospitalization, Guo Xinyu didn''t come to the hospital. The shrewd Yao Yefang naturally knew that whatever was supposed to happen that night had happened. The two elders seemed to have wholeheartedly accepted him as their son-in-law, to the point where even Guo Xinyu and Guo Junyu lost their original status.


    After Guo Junyu''s discharge, Guo Xinyu rushed to the competition venue in Modu for the final sprint phase. The final grand finals were coming soon. Fang Jueyu hadn''t seen Guo Xinyu for a few days and missed him considerably. Conveniently, since he had no other commitments during this time, Fang Jueyu decided to stay in Modu for a while.


    "Sigh, the car''s great, but it''s just too prone to getting scratched and dinged up. Going back and forth for repairs is such a waste of time!" A few days ago, Fang Jueyu''s Sun God had already been repaired. He stared at the car, deep in thought, "Xiao Yi, is there a way to make my car invincible?"


    "Of course there is!" Xiao Yi said, "Host, the technology on your little broken ball is too outdated. The materials you manufacture are far inferior in strength and toughness compared to ours. Our manufactured spacecraft can even traverse freely through the asteroid belt! If something gets in the way, we just crash it down!"


    "That''s wicked!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes. Xiao Yi always enjoyed boasting about its civilization. "Can you make me a car like that? I don''t expect it to smash asteroids, just durable for use on Earth!"


    "That''s no difficult task. There''s an alloy you Earthlings can produce. It''s not particularly strong, but at least regular missiles can''t break it."


    "Alright, but is that reliable?"


    "Don''t worry, give me a small factory capable of smelting metals, and I can make one for you in no time. Even if you want to equip weapons, I can help you. The materials on Earth are more than sufficient."


    "Great! I''ll leave it to you." Fang Jueyu contentedly drove out of his garage, heading towards Modu.


    The open audition phase of "The Bamboo''s Final Song" had completely ended. Thirty contestants from across the country emerged, and the competition was entirely live without any editing, achieving unprecedented transparency in the industry.


    Under such circumstances, the abilities of the 30 selected contestants were recognized. An online popularity ranking even emerged. Unfortunately, Guo Xinyu''s name wasn''t very high on the list; she barely made it to the top five.


    Guo Xinyu had emphasized to Fang Jueyu that she didn''t want to leverage his power or connections to win the championship. Thus, she simply stayed in Modu these days, hoping to further enhance her skills during the knockout rounds.


    Under Fang Jueyu''s instructions, Wang Cong arranged a special practice room for her at the company, equipped with everything needed.


    Behind a pane of transparent glass, Fang Jueyu watched Guo Xinyu practicing, feeling both distressed and moved.


    "She''s spent nearly all her time practicing in there besides eating. I wonder if her voice can handle it," Wang Cong said, expressing concern. He feared Fang Jueyu would hold him accountable. He had tried persuading her several times, but Guo Xinyu was very stubborn.


    "Don''t worry, she''s a professional. She knows her limits," Fang Jueyu said. If worst came to worst, he could find someone to use the Biological Current to treat her vocal cords. Fang Jueyu was determined to support her career regardless of the cost.


    "By the way, how''s the ranking now?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Oh, the contestant with the highest popularity right now is a guy named Zhao Fan. He''s the hottest live streamer on Rabbit Live, and he has a formal background. He''s released quite a few singles and is decent among streamers, but among professional singers, he''s quite ordinary," Wang Cong said, having already researched the participants.


    "As for the popularity gap from second to fifth place, it''s quite small. The competition is exceedingly fierce within the second tier," he added.


    "It seems the situation isn''t very optimistic!" Fang Jueyu furrowed his brow. "Is that Zhao Fan guy any good?"


    "Not really," Wang Cong replied. "Just in terms of vocal skills, over half of the top ten surpass him. However, this guy has been blessed with a decent face. He has a lot of female fans, and many are willing to spend money on him, which makes his popularity particularly high."


    "Is that considered handsome?" Fang Jueyu picked up the list of contestants. "With that blond bowl cut, he''s totally a pretty boy, isn''t he? In terms of looks, I beat him by ten streets, easily!"


    "You''re so vain!" Wang Cong showed a disdainful expression, but he glanced up and down at Fang Jueyu. To be fair, his appearance was indeed quite good, exuding a rugged handsome charm rather than a delicate effeminate beauty.


    "Do you think this guy might know some wealthy woman?" Fang Jueyu glanced at the popularity and gifting rankings. There was actually a female fan who had sent him gifts worth tens of millions.


    "Probably. The rich women of today, their pleasures are unimaginable. Steel wool, lighters, each more adventurous than the last. He does seem to have potential as a boy toy!" They both laughed.


    "Hmm? What''s that noise?" Fang Jueyu suddenly heard a very strange sound.


    Fang Jueyu and Wang Cong exchanged a look and both turned their gaze towards a room on the right in front.


    "What''s that place?" Fang Jueyu asked. How come this sound seemed somewhat...


    "That''s Zhao Fan''s practice room. He''s spent quite a bit of money renting it, but I hardly ever hear him practicing in there. It''s often just dark," Wang Cong replied.


    "Whoa, could we have guessed it right?" Fang Jueyu twitched his eye. "Want to take a look?"


    "You go if you want; I don''t want to see anything disgusting!" Wang Cong displayed a look of disdain. "Don''t you know, thirty is like a wolf, forty like a tiger, fifty can absorb soil from the ground, and sixty can suck out mice over a wall? I don''t want my eyes scarred!"


    "Forget it, I don''t want to see it either. Today''s youth, they don''t respect themselves!" Fang Jueyu placed his hands behind his back and silently left with Wang Cong.


    In the room, a tall and slender, indeed handsome young man was with a woman whose face was full of flesh and caked with thick foundation.


    "Sister Zhou, this competition relies on you! This is my best chance!" Zhao Fan, full of flattery, said. This competition attracted a lot of eyeballs; if he could become the final champion, he would surely gain a lot of resources!


    "Don''t worry, just follow me, and I''ll find a way to make you the winner!" Zhou Ying, now over forty, was a bona fide wealthy woman, and she loved having affairs with such pretty boys.


    "With your popularity, getting into the finals shouldn''t be a problem. I''ll help boost your reputation online. Once we ruin your opponents'' reputation, winning the championship becomes simple!"


    "I''ve looked into those in the top ten, and one person is likely my biggest competition!" Zhao Fan said. "That contestant named Guo Xinyu has excellent vocal skills, which seem professionally trained. I''ve heard she''s quite influential, and her boyfriend appears to be that wealthy Fang Jueyu."


    "Oh? Is he richer than me?" Zhou Ying asked. Her wealth was well-known throughout the province.


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    "Perhaps. It''s said even Principal Wang admitted he''s not as wealthy," Zhao Fan said. With Fang Jueyu''s backing, winning the championship would be tough. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmph, Wang Cong is just a kid. His worth is just over a billion. Even if Fang Jueyu is richer, he may not have much more money. Don''t worry!" Zhou Ying was an intelligent woman; otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to control such a considerable fortune.


    "It''s simple stuff. I know a well-known paparazzo in the industry, so don''t worry about this. Just focus on preparing for the competition!" Zhou Ying picked up her limited-edition bag and sashayed away.


    "Ugh!" Zhao Fan rubbed his almost-breaking waist, his face full of helplessness and disgust.


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 Chapter 108 Hacked

    The competition was in full swing, and because of those mouth-watering prizes, the number of registered and paying users on the Zhuzi platform had reached an unprecedented industry level, almost making Wang Cong a fortune.


    Almost every elimination match had over 20 million, and even more, viewers, forcing Wang Cong to temporarily add several servers just to keep the platform from crashing.


    Under such fierce competition, the potential of each contestant was almost fully unleashed, with Zhao Fan and Guo Xinyu undoubtedly entering the top five.


    The final match was approaching, where the champion, runner-up, and third place would be determined, and the fans were exceptionally enthusiastic. Guo Xinyu, with her sweet voice and charm, had attracted a large number of fans, her popularity almost indistinguishable from Zhao Fan''s.


    Almost everyone believed that the champion would be one of these two.


    "You only have a few days left, so don''t put so much pressure on yourself," Fang Jueyu said, strolling with Guo Xinyu along the Bund in Magic City. Guo Xinyu had noticeably become a bit more gaunt and sallow recently, "Even if you lose, it doesn''t matter. You already have so many fans now. If you create your own songs in the future, there will definitely be people who will want to listen."


    "That''s not going to work!" Guo Xinyu stubbornly replied, "I''m going to sing the song you wrote for me in the finals, and I have confidence that I can beat the others!"


    Ever since she got that song, Guo Xinyu didn''t know how many times she had sung it repeatedly. She had confidence in Fang Jueyu and equally so in herself.


    "Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz!" Fang Jueyu''s phone suddenly vibrated; it was a message from Wang Cong.


    "What does that guy want with me at this time?" Fang Jueyu opened his phone. Wang Cong''s message was short, "Quick, look at the hot searches on Weibo!"


    "Hot searches?" Fang Jueyu hadn''t browsed Weibo in a while. Had something big happened recently again?


    He opened the Weibo hot search, and suddenly, Fang Jueyu''s face turned a bit ugly, his gaze extra sharp as if he had seen something infuriating.


    "What''s wrong?" Guo Xinyu noticed Fang Jueyu''s expression and felt something wasn''t quite right.


    "Looks like someone wants to stir up trouble!" Fang Jueyu said coldly. When he got angry, he didn''t explode with rage; the calmer and more indifferent he was, the angrier he was inside. "Take a look."


    Guo Xinyu took the phone from Fang Jueyu, and her face changed immediately.


    It was a very sensational headline.


    "Underhanded Dealings! Suspected Severe Insider Activities Among the Finalists of the ''Bamboo Grand Finale''!"


    This Weibo post targeted Guo Xinyu, exposing her relationship with Fang Jueyu, claiming that her entry into the finals was solely due to Fang Jueyu''s underhanded manipulations and that she didn''t actually possess such talent. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, it even dug up Guo Xinyu''s past situation where she had to make a living by live broadcasting due to family issues. What could have been an inspiring story turned into a narrative of vanity and materialism when associated with Fang Jueyu.


    In any era, there would always be a phenomenon of wealth envy. Under the guidance of these comments, some people began to madly slander Guo Xinyu, especially Zhao Fan''s fans, who directly insulted Guo Xinyu shamelessly in the comments.


    In fact, such vicious competition often appeared in similar talent shows. Anyone with a bit of brains could guess that it was definitely hired trolls or water army by other contestants, but there were always some irrational people.


    Furthermore, the opponent''s connections were evidently very strong. A professor from Jiangnan Music College even publicly voiced his opinion, saying it was a disgrace to their school, and such a student should not stand on the stage at all.


    "Cut, I thought Guo Xinyu was so pure. Turns out she also climbed up by relying on a man, fan-turned-foe!"


    "But I think her singing is really good. All the competitions are live, so they shouldn''t be fake, right?"


    "How naive of the one above, did you really think all the stuff would be shown? You can''t imagine how dirty this circle is!"


    There were also many people speaking up for Guo Xinyu, and quite a few Fang Jueyu fans stood out, but whether the opponent hired a water army was unknown; the comment control was very severe. Clicking into any related post, the most popular comments were inevitably those cursing both of them.


    "I, Fang Jueyu, can vouch on my character that I did not interfere in any competition segment, and everything was fair and just!" Facing such doubts, Fang Jueyu directly issued a statement.


    "I don''t think someone like this has any character." The owner of that Weibo account immediately updated their status, even uploading a video, which turned out to be footage of Fang Jueyu smashing a car a few months ago at the Thompson First-grade.


    It had to be said, the opponent was indeed influential to even find that surveillance footage, but they clearly played a little trick, intentionally omitting the part where the young man blocked the road and was drunk.


    To those unaware of the situation, Fang Jueyu appeared to be an overbearing dandy. Could such car-smashing actions be something a moral, character-holding person would do?


    Subsequently, matters like Fang Jueyu using a helicopter to transport cars and owning private airports and jets were uncovered one by one. His image turned into that of an heir squandering money wildly, and his reputation became tarnished.


    "I feel heartbroken to have such a student emerge from Jiangnan University. As a qualified university student, one should focus on academics and lead a frugal life rather than acting recklessly relying on family background and wealth!" That professor from Jiangnan Music College wrote a new post.


    "Well, it seems someone really wants to take this opportunity for a write-up!" Fang Jueyu''s expression turned rather intriguing. Not only Guo Xinyu but even he himself was being targeted.


    "The First Paparazzo of Huaxia." The owner of this Weibo account was well-known to everyone. His real name was Liu Wei, and he was almost always the first to reveal gossip whenever there was news in the entertainment circle, earning the title of the First Paparazzo of Huaxia.


    Because of these matters, he offended many people, and his reputation was also quite bad. However, in Huaxia, there was never a shortage of people who were idle, ready to jump on any piece of gossip, eager to join in the feast.


    "Why are these people like this!" Guo Xinyu, who was already mentally and physically exhausted from the pressure of the competition, seeing these messages, felt so wronged she almost burst into tears.


    "It''s okay!" Fang Jueyu held Guo Xinyu close, "They''re just a bunch of troublemakers. Leave it to me to deal with!"


    No man could remain indifferent upon seeing their woman upset, especially when he himself was being dragged into the mud. Fang Jueyu was not someone who just accepted losses, and if he got truly angry, his methods wouldn''t be merciful. Reyno and the others not long ago were the best example!


    "If you want to smear me, then you''ve picked the wrong person to deal with!" Fang Jueyu called Zhuang Ying, "Sister Ying, did you see the news online?" Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Yes, young master, I saw it. What do you plan to do?" Zhuang Ying asked.


    "First, help me find out who''s behind this, focus on the five in the finals!" Fang Jueyu wasn''t a fool. For such a thing to occur at this critical moment, it was likely done by one of the other contestants.


    "Also, help me retrieve the complete surveillance at Thompson First-grade, I''ll handle the rest myself!"


    Moments later, Fang Jueyu directly called Qi Dong. He cleared his throat and, with a voice full of exhaustion and grievance, said, "Teacher Qi, I''m being bullied..."

 Chapter 109 Teacher, Someone is Bullying Me

    In the following two days, Fang Jueyu didn''t make any attempt on Weibo to explain or defend himself, which led many to believe he felt guilty and had nothing to explain, causing public opinion to shift more severely against him.


    However, Fang Jueyu''s fans couldn''t sit still and engaged in a fierce verbal battle with the naysayers.


    "Honey, come out and explain, we all believe you''re not the kind of spoiled heir who bullies others with power!"


    "Dean Fang, just because you punished Reyno''s gang, I''ll support you to the end this time!"


    "Haters and trolls, just get lost. It''s none of your business if someone has money and wants to do whatever with it!"


    ...


    In fact, Fang Jueyu wasn''t ignoring the matter; he also kept an eye on the online opinions. Actually, on the day everything erupted online, he had already gathered all the evidence he needed. If he wanted to fight back, all he had to do was release what he had.


    But he didn''t act immediately. The higher they flew, the harder they would fall later. As a victim alongside Guo Xinyu, Fang Jueyu aimed to boost their popularity significantly when the time was right. This was his true intention. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Finally, on the evening of the third day, Fang Jueyu released the first video. As the true owner behind Tomson First-grade, obtaining the surveillance footage was incredibly easy. Although the audio of their exchanges was not captured due to the distance, Xiao Yi could perfectly recreate the dialogue and integrate it into the video.


    The video first showed that Porsche 918 swerving into the underground parking. After Sun Yuhui got out of the car, he leaned against it, vomiting all over the place. Anyone with a bit of sense could tell he had just drunk alcohol.


    Driving under the influence, especially drunk driving, is an act of completely disregarding one''s own and others'' lives. Even without watching the rest of the content, this had already incited widespread anger.


    "A scum like this, not to mention his car getting smashed, even if he got hurt, it wouldn''t be regrettable at all!"


    "Well done, Dean! Regardless of anything else, just his drinking and driving, if it were me, I would smash the car too!"


    Yet, there were still some who sarcastically sang a different tune.


    "This is destruction of another''s property, even if there must be sanctions, it should be the police''s job, not Fang Jueyu''s, it''s an illegal act!"


    The young man named Sun Yuhui then attempted a few steps but seemed too drunk to maintain his balance, so he went back into the car and fell asleep. By the next morning, Fang Jueyu''s figure appeared in the parking lot.


    "Wake up, move your car a bit, it''s blocking mine." Fang Jueyu''s voice was crystal clear in the video, and judging by his lips, this voice wasn''t added. Although Fang Jueyu didn''t look pleased, his tone remained calm.


    "So, it''s blocked, huh? Don''t you have legs? Can''t get your car out, can''t leave?"


    "I''ll give you one more chance, move your car quickly, or I''ll call the police. Drunk driving, having a few years behind bars sounds quite decent, right?"


    Their dialogue was crystal clear. It was evident the young man was still drunk, and facing such a rogue attitude, Fang Jueyu had remarkable patience.


    "Go to jail? Hahaha! Who do you think you are? I''m really not moving, see what you can do! If you have the guts, smash my car!"


    Then the video displayed the scene where Fang Jueyu smashed and compensated for the car...


    After watching the video, Fang Jueyu''s supporters finally found their opportunity to fight back, launching a torrent of retaliatory responses.


    "Look! That muggle practically asked Dean to smash the car; this is the most unique request I''ve ever heard!"


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    "Open your eyes wide! See who''s the real spoiled heir! Dean is called helpful, and didn''t you notice, after smashing the car, he compensated for it, keyboard warriors should just shut up!"


    "Who said Dean Fang was bullying others with his influence? Come watch this video, come in if you want a beating!"


    ...


    However, this was merely the beginning of a counterattack. Next came a powerful bombshell.


    Huaxia Child Welfare Organization official: "Recently, we heard some malicious slandering against Mr. Fang Jueyu online. We express our severe condemnation of such behavior. Mr. Fang Jueyu donated 1 billion yuan to the Huaxia Child Welfare Fund last month. Such a philanthropist shouldn''t be subjected to such slander!"


    Below the text, the Huaxia Child Welfare Organization official also released a screenshot of Fang Jueyu''s donation.


    Subsequently, hundreds of welfare institutions big and small issued similar statements.


    Huaxia Charitable Association: "On August 19 this year, Mr. Fang Jueyu donated 1 billion yuan to our association. We don''t believe someone willing to contribute so much to the country''s charity endeavors can be morally corrupt."


    Huaxia Disabled Association: "At the end of August, we also received Mr. Fang Jueyu''s donation of 1 billion yuan..."


    An overwhelming number of statements swept across the internet. Counting them all, Fang Jueyu''s donations astonishingly reached tens of billions. At such a moment, the entire Huaxia charitable network stood up to defend him.


    "What... what is this latest play on?" These charity associations'' statements weren''t organized by Fang Jueyu, yet they stood out spontaneously at this time, instantly elevating Fang Jueyu''s voice to an unprecedented peak.


    "See that! This is the guy you call morally corrupt? Donating tens of billions to Huaxia''s charity work, why don''t you give it a try?"


    "Dean Fang, I''m also poor, please donate a little to me, I don''t want much, just a small fraction will do!"


    "Oh my, Dean is Dean; donating 1 billion is like us donating ten bucks, I''m really impressed this time!"


    "Keep bashing, you bashers! Even such a great philanthropist gets bashed, do you have any parents?"


    ...


    An hour later, another special group of people joined this online battle.


    Qi Dong, Jiangnan University: "@Jiangnan Conservatory of Music official, our student Fang Jueyu is excellent in both morals and abilities, outstanding in research capabilities, and has made significant contributions to key national projects. Please pay attention to inappropriate remarks by your school''s instructors!"


    Shen Xiaochuan, Jiangnan University: "@Jiangnan Conservatory of Music official, please focus on the behavioral and verbal education of your teaching staff. Our outstanding student Fang Jueyu has never used his background to do what he pleases but instead has donated a significant amount for the school''s research and the nation''s scientific endeavors!"


    Wu Kaiqiang, Jiangnan University: "..."


    ...


    Many were baffled as to who these spokespersons were, but a quick check showed a shocking truth. These Jiangnan University professors held academician titles. Each was a priceless national asset, essentially authority figures in academia!


    Ordinary people couldn''t reach them, but gathered together, their power was unimaginable. Though Jiangnan Conservatory of Music had a solid reputation, it couldn''t compare to an elite institution like Jiangnan University, especially against a group of veteran professors with prestigious titles.


    Under such pressure, even the Jiangnan Conservatory of Music''s official had to react, pledging to supervise the conduct of their instructors and inviting scrutiny.


    Soon after, an anonymous netizen released a phone call recording involving a man and a woman, where the man turned out to be a teacher from Jiangnan Conservatory of Music. This was a filthy monetary transaction with the aim of tarnishing Fang Jueyu''s reputation, making it seem like he bought off judges with his wealth, undermining the fairness of competitions.


    The audio caused another major uproar as soon as it hit the web, triggering Jiangnan Conservatory of Music to immediately investigate. That teacher''s fate would undeniably involve varied penalties...

 Chapter 110 Press F to Enter the Tank

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    "Old Qi, we took care of that task you asked us to help with. This time, you need to talk to the principal about the funding we deserve!"


    "Yeah, it''s not easy for someone my age to deal with all this young people''s stuff, you know?"


    In an office at Jiangnan University, the old professors gathered together. Ever since Fang Jueyu complained to Qi Dong, Qi had been rallying these academic authorities to raise support for Fang Jueyu.


    "Don''t worry, I guarantee you will get all the money you were promised. If there''s a shortfall, I''ll go to that kid Fang myself. That kid has plenty of money!" Qi Dong reassured them as he patted his chest. After all, nothing they did violated any rules or conscience, though he wondered how Fang Jueyu got himself into such a mess.


    The voices from those charitable organizations and university professors quickly reversed the tide of public opinion. Although the video made Fang Jueyu appear a bit extreme, it was the other party''s fault first, and he had made proper compensation. Besides, the other party was a drunk driver; they didn''t deserve sympathy at all.


    In comparison, the contributions Fang Jueyu had made more than covered those minor blemishes. Many clear-headed people soon realized that someone must have deliberately manufactured this incident to tarnish Fang Jueyu''s reputation, which would inevitably lead to Guo Xinyu''s popularity declining as well.


    All the attention once again focused on the final of the "Bamboo Last Song" competition. Who was really targeting Guo Xinyu?


    Soon enough, Fang Jueyu launched his final counterattack. Once again, he uploaded a video that shattered everyone''s expectations.


    The video featured a man and a woman, heavily pixelated, engaging in inappropriate activities. The male protagonist was Zhao Fan, a hot favorite to win the competition, alongside an overweight woman.


    The events from that day were all captured in this video, including the conversation about how they planned to sabotage Guo Xinyu and Fang Jueyu.


    Under normal circumstances, Fang Jueyu wouldn''t have gotten hold of this video because there were no surveillance devices in the room. Even with the abilities of Xiaoyi being all-pervasive, it was impossible to record things from the past.


    However, Zhao Fan never expected that Zhou Ying had a habit of recording videos secretly. She had used her phone to record what happened in the practice room that day, so naturally, that video ended up in Fang Jueyu''s hands.


    "Whoa, is this the legendary sugar momma? I''ve learned something new today."


    "Ah, my 24K gold eyes are completely blinded. How could anyone go through with this? Just looking at it makes me sick!"


    "What is this, Madam Qiao? Press F to enter the tank? Unbelievable!"


    "I figured something like this would happen right before the finals. Now it all makes sense, how shameless!"


    "Zhao Fan seemed so dashing, who would''ve thought he''d do something so disgusting behind everyone''s backs? My worldview is shattered." Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m sorry, Dean. I was cursing at you yesterday, I was wrong!"


    "Everyone stand up and apologize to the Dean!"


    ...


    "Zhao Fan''s in trouble!" Zhao Fan''s assistant rushed frantically into his practice room.


    "What''s got you so worked up?" Zhao Fan was doing vocal exercises, unaware of the online backlash against him.


    "Check your Weibo, there''s a video of you and Sister Zhou on it!" Knowing the relationship between Zhao Fan and Zhou Ying, especially since Zhao Fan met Zhou Ying through him, the assistant was aware of the gravity of the situation.


    "How...how could this happen!" Zhao Fan opened Weibo, and the video stunned him. He had thought he had the victory in hand, but how did Fang Jueyu get this footage suddenly?


    Zhao Fan panicked. Forget about winning the competition, he wouldn''t even be able to maintain his former popularity. His fans, who liked him for his looks and singing, wouldn''t spend any money on him now after this scandal.


    "Right, call Sister Zhou!" Flustered, Zhao Fan dialed Zhou Ying''s number, thinking only she could save him now.


    "Sister...Sister Zhou, what''s up with the video on the internet, why is this happening?" Zhao Fan almost screamed, losing his composure.


    "Zhao Fan, watch your tone!" Zhou Ying was also struggling to protect herself. She had the video saved only on her phone and had no idea how it spread online.


    Furthermore, officials from the industrial and commercial bureau came to her office today, suspecting her company of tax evasion and asking her to assist with an investigation. Tax evasion had been a practice for years for her, and it would all come out if they investigated it!


    "My company is in trouble, I can''t help you now; you''re on your own!" With that, Zhou Ying quickly hung up.


    "Snap!" Zhao Fan''s phone hit the ground. He was now utterly isolated, knowing his career was finished...


    "Famous streamer Zhao Fan caught in a scandal, assistant discovers erratic behavior, admitted to hospital, withdraws from Bamboo Last Song finals!" A similar headline emerged in the public view the following day.


    With such an incident, there was no way Zhao Fan could continue in the competition. If he did, he would surely be met with rotten eggs and spoiled fruit from the audience. From now on, he couldn''t continue streaming on any platform.


    As for whether he was truly mentally disturbed, only he and his assistant knew the truth.


    "Well, that''s one down. Dean Fang, your hospital business is booming!" A netizen joked.


    "You can offend anyone, but if you offend Dean Fang, you''ll end up mentally ill in a hospital. Better not mess with this guy in the future!"


    "Dean, a friend of mine is curious to see what your psychiatric hospital looks like. Can we have a look?"


    "I am the friend mentioned above. I''m curious to see!"


    ...


    The online storm subsided. Zhao Fan''s exit turned the finals from five contestants to four, but none of them relaxed, as all four were very strong and had the potential to win the championship.


    Amidst much anticipation, the final day of the Bamboo Last Song competition arrived. The number of online viewers reached an unprecedented 30 million, and this was a real count, as the ultimate grand prize was to be awarded after the finals concluded.


    Although some may not have been there just for the competition, there was no denying the influence of this final. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire


    Guo Xinyu was the last contestant to perform. The three prior contestants had flawlessly executed their performances. Their skills were evenly matched, and even the four professional judges admitted their abilities were on par with ordinary singers.


    Guo Xinyu''s performance outfit was specially designed by Fang Jueyu, a light purple dress, with an Angel''s Heart embellishing the chest. Even before she started singing, she was already the center of attention.


    "Thank you all for your support along the way!" Guo Xinyu bowed deeply. "Today, I''m going to sing a very special song for you. The lyrics and music were written by the one I love deeply. This is the first song he''s written for me."


    "What? Is Miss Xinyu talking about the Dean? The Dean can also write songs? Hidden talents!"


    "The bread in my hand suddenly went sour. The stench of love! Waaaaaah..."


    Hearing that it was a song written and composed by Fang Jueyu drew the attention of many in the audience instantly.


    "This song is called Moon Wheel!"


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 Chapter 111 9 Yuan Received in Alipay

    The lyrics of "Moon Wheel" were adapted from "Lamenting the Toil of the Moon Above" by Nalan Xingde, a poet from the Qing Dynasty. Fang Jueyu added many ancient style elements to the melody, giving this song a rich Huaxia aesthetic.


    If the Moon Wheel remains resplendent,


    Unfaltering through ice and snow in warmth for thee.


    Singing at autumn graves, the sorrow isn''t yet gone,


    In spring clusters, recognize the twin-rested butterflies.


    ...


    With a sweet voice, solid singing skill, and these niche musical elements, the mentors were immediately impressed. All listeners, whether at the venue or in front of screens, seemed to witness a beautiful love story.


    "My ears are pregnant, this really is a celestial performance!"


    "It''s so good, I love Xinyu so much, I think I was her microphone in a past life!"


    "Did Dean Fang really write this song? He''s way too versatile!"


    "Debut! Strong demand for a debut!"


    "Where can I hear this song? If I don''t loop it tonight, I definitely won''t be able to sleep!"


    ...


    The final ranking of the competition was determined by votes from four judges and the audience. Guo Xinyu''s votes skyrocketed like a rocket, surpassing the previous top three contestants in just a few minutes.


    "This is unreal," Fang Jueyu, watching the competition from the VIP area, was dumbfounded. He knew this song could create a stunning effect, but he hadn''t anticipated such madness. Even the live chat was being flooded with comments.


    Everyone was searching for download options for the song, but since Guo Xinyu had only finished recording it yesterday, it wasn''t available on any music platforms yet. This left the fans tearing at their hair in frustration.


    "Offering big money for a download link to ''Moon Wheel''!"


    "My roommate wants to hear ''Moon Wheel'' one last time before he dies!"


    ...


    Since the event was livestreamed on the Bamboo platform, which had a feature for live donations, Guo Xinyu''s account on the platform hadn''t been deleted yet. Suddenly, donations poured in from everywhere. With a share of the donations, Wang Cong watched his company account balance rapidly grow with a gleeful smile.


    "Haha, Fang, I guarantee, if this song charges on the platform, you guys are going to make a killing!"


    "No way," Fang Jueyu had no intention of making money from this. "If I keep earning like this, when would it ever end?"


    Wang Cong immediately rolled his eyes. Was there really someone in this world who thought they had too much money?


    "So, after a fierce competition, our champion is about to be revealed!" The host walked onto the stage. "In my hands, I have the final vote results for the four contestants!" Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire


    In truth, the result was already quite clear, as the cheers from the crowd said it all.


    "The champion of this ''Bamboo Masterpiece'' with a total of 25,468,542 on-site votes is our number six contestant¡ªGuo Xinyu!"


    "Whoa!" The venue exploded like a bomb had gone off, with flowers and applause engulfing the entire stage...


    ...


    Next came the final lucky draw. The ten Didi aviation vouchers and the 20-year usage rights to private island 89757 in the Aegean Sea had made countless spectators drool for a long time, pushing the atmosphere to a peak.


    But Fang Jueyu was no longer concerned with the draw results. He jogged all the way to the backstage dressing room, where Guo Xinyu was already waiting for him. He lifted her up and spun her around a few times. Though it was Guo Xinyu''s success, Fang Jueyu was also extremely happy.


    "Our future big star, you were amazing today!" Fang Jueyu set Guo Xinyu down, his eyes full of affection.


    "It''s all because of your great composition and lyrics¡ªsomeone else might have sung it even better," Guo Xinyu said. "I never thought everyone would like ''Moon Wheel'' so much."


    "Hahaha, people are already thinking about how to download this song¡ªit''s definitely going to be a hit!"


    "Ding! Alipay receipt of 9 yuan!"


    "Ding! Alipay receipt of 9 yuan!"


    "Ding!"


    "Ding!"


    ...


    Suddenly, Guo Xinyu''s phone started to incessantly chime with payment notifications. The sound was so frequent that the phone couldn''t handle the power consumption and automatically shut down!


    A moment later, Fang Jueyu''s phone also began to receive payments frantically.


    The two exchanged a glance but were equally puzzled. Why was Alipay suddenly receiving money? Had someone posted their payment code in a store somewhere?


    "What... what''s going on?" Fang Jueyu was bewildered.


    "I have no idea either!" Guo Xinyu was equally surprised. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu''s phone hadn''t been overtaken by messages yet; in just a few seconds, there were over 99+ payment notifications.


    "Wait, I''ll ask Sister Zhuang Ying. She should know what''s happening." Fang Jueyu wasn''t at all concerned about his company''s affairs, which were entirely managed by Zhuang Ying.


    His phone was almost too hot to hold, so he borrowed one and called Zhuang Ying directly.


    "Sister Zhuang Ying, what''s going on with Xinyu and my Alipay?"


    "Young Master, we''ve sold the rights to ''Moon Wheel'' to Tianyi Group''s Tianyi Cloud Music platform for promotion. They opted for real-time payment based solely on song traffic income. The song''s price is 18 yuan, so as the performer and lyricist-composer, you and Miss Xinyu each receive half the income!"


    "So all this money we''re getting is from song revenue?"


    "That''s right! The song went live on Tianyi Cloud Music five minutes ago, so there should be a lot of paying users by now!"


    "Oh, my God!" Fang Jueyu put down his phone and began massaging his temples. At this rate, his single night''s earnings were likely to be tens of millions or even a billion, and all this money flowed directly into his cash flow. Why was it so hard to spend some money?


    The popularity of "Moon Wheel" was unimaginable. By midnight, three hours after its release, 1.2 million copies had been sold¡ªa staggering number that continued to rise, as some fans even purchased multiple times to support Guo Xinyu!


    It went without saying for Fang Jueyu. Guo Xinyu also became a millionaire overnight, but more importantly, she attracted a large fan base!


    "It''s just 18 bucks! Such a good song, consider this a gift in advance!"


    "I bet tonight the Dean and Miss Xinyu will keep hearing ''Alipay receipt of 18 yuan'' notifications!"


    "Hahaha, the commenter above is a genius. But I think they split it, 9 yuan each!"


    "Waiting for Miss Xinyu to release her next single¡ªI''ll definitely support it all the way!"


    ...

 Chapter 112 The Queens Birthday Invitation

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    The competition ended perfectly, and Guo Xinyu''s name became almost universally known. Her single had millions of downloads in just a few days, an achievement that even many ordinary professional singers found hard to match.


    After that commotion, it wasn''t that Fang Jueyu didn''t gain any benefits. Especially his act of generous donation won him a lot of good reputation, and his first phase unlock rate suddenly climbed to over 60%.


    Once he finished that money-spending task, his completion rate might directly reach 100%. Having witnessed the power of Gu Yi, Fang Jueyu had long been filled with curiosity about this mysterious potential development method.


    "Xinyu, do you have any plans for the future?" The two of them ate breakfast at the dining table like an old married couple.


    "I plan to continue studying!" During this time, many advertisers approached, but they were all turned down by Guo Xinyu. To her, becoming a singer was a dream, not just a simple career.


    She felt there was much she needed to learn, songwriting, composing, even though she had some musical foundation, it wasn''t something she could master in a short time. Her ultimate dream was to hold a solo concert of her own in Huaxia.


    "Young master, there''s an electronic invitation for you!" After breakfast, Zhuang Ying hurriedly came over and handed him a tablet.


    "Electronic invitation? From whom?" Fang Jueyu was somewhat puzzled. It was already 9102, couldn''t they just use a phone call or a text message for notifications? Instead, they chose an electronic invite, wasn''t that a bit too formal?


    "Oh, it''s from England; it should be from the Queen of England. Last time, Mr. Heram mentioned that the Queen''s birthday was coming up, so it''s likely an invitation for you to attend!" Zhuang Ying said.


    "A birthday invitation from the Queen of England!" Guo Xinyu exclaimed in surprise. She only knew Fang Jueyu was wealthy but wasn''t aware his social connections were so extraordinary, that the Queen of England personally inviting him to her birthday party was quite the honor.


    Fang Jueyu took the tablet, opened the invitation, and a white-haired but very trendy-dressed old woman appeared on the screen.


    "It really is Queen Yisha''er!" Guo Xinyu couldn''t help but scream when she saw the person on the screen.


    At over eighty years old, Queen Yisha''er still looked healthy despite her white hair. She was dressed very formally, wearing an exquisite crystal crown and an extremely luxurious gemstone necklace on her chest.


    "That diamond isn''t cheap, is it?" Fang Jueyu muttered to himself, thinking that the Angel''s Heart necklace he gave Guo Xinyu last time wasn''t this large.


    "Host, this diamond is called Eternal Azure. It was a birthday gift from your grandfather to Queen Yisha''er over fifty years ago. Its current value should be at least 60 million US dollars. Such gemstones are priced but not marketable, quite rare!" Xiao Yi said.


    "That''s really generous!"


    "No big deal, host. You have some very good diamond mines in Africa. Besides producing some ordinary diamonds every year, occasionally some large diamonds are mined. Sending a few isn''t a big deal!"


    "Makes me want to go see it!" Fang Jueyu had never seen what a diamond mine looked like growing up.


    "Dear Fang, the fifteenth of next month is my 90th birthday. I will host a birthday banquet at the Platinum Palace, and I hope you can make time to attend. I very much look forward to seeing you there on that day!" Queen Yisha''er said in somewhat stilted Huaxia language. It was clear she spent a lot of time preparing this video. Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Young master, also this! It arrived a few days ago!" Zhuang Ying handed over an invitation. This invitation was very exquisite, clearly a lot of thought was put into it.


    The invitation contained a large paragraph of English. Although Fang Jueyu passed level six in English, he could still make sense of it. The last line read¡ªTo the heir of the ancient Fang Family in Huaxia, Fang Jueyu.


    It was unclear if Queen Yisha''er knew his parents were no longer on Earth, but this invitation wasn''t for the Fang Family. It was specifically for Fang Jueyu.


    "Young master, do you plan to go? If so, I''ll notify the envoy for you and start arranging your schedule."


    "I''ll go! Since they''re being so respectful, Yisha''er is 90 years old. It''s not easy. Might as well go out and see the world!" Fang Jueyu said, "Xinyu, would you like to come with me?"


    "I won''t go," Guo Xinyu had never experienced such grand events and hadn''t learned any noble etiquette. Importantly, she had a fully packed training schedule next.


    "In such a setting, I wouldn''t know where to put my hands and feet," Guo Xinyu said nervously.


    "That won''t do. You never know; there might be other princes or princesses from other countries inviting me to parties in the future. I can''t go every time by myself, can I?" Fang Jueyu laughed.


    "I need to learn some noble etiquette first. I won''t go this time, maybe next time!" Guo Xinyu was still a bit timid. She knew that the queen''s birthday was no small affair, with countless media keeping an eye on it. If she acted improperly, wouldn''t that embarrass Fang Jueyu?


    "In that case, I''ll just go by myself!" Fang Jueyu didn''t force Guo Xinyu. Honestly, even he wasn''t very confident.


    "Sister Xiao Ying, help me reply to the Queen. I''ll definitely make an appearance at the time." Fang Jueyu said.


    "Okay, I understand, young master. I''ll reply for you," Zhuang Ying suddenly thought of a question. "Young master, what do you plan to prepare for the Queen''s birthday gift?"


    "Hmm..." The gift for the Queen couldn''t be too shabby, but Fang Jueyu couldn''t think of anything for a moment. He didn''t quite know what valuable things he had. "What did my dad and grandpa give before?"


    "Your grandpa gave that Eternal Azure necklace, and as for your father, he gifted the Queen a carriage worth about 450,000 British Pounds."


    "These gifts seem a bit too mundane," Fang Jueyu pondered but still had no idea. "Sister Xiao Ying, please handle it for me, just don''t lose face. Don''t worry about the cost."


    "Okay, I''ll arrange it for you."


    "Host, here''s some good news for you!" As soon as Zhuang Ying left, Xiao Yi''s voice came into Fang Jueyu''s mind. "Your Sun God has been modified completely!"


    "So fast?" Fang Jueyu was slightly surprised. It had only been half a month. After Xiao Yi mentioned it last time, that car was transported to a factory abroad. That factory was for producing military equipment, fully equipped, and also one of Fang Jueyu''s properties.


    Near the arms factory, there was an Alchemy Factory, also his. With the equipment of these two factories, the modifications could be completed. As for the operation techniques, Xiao Yi directly completed them remotely through information flow.


    "The car has been shipped back. It should be delivered here in two or three hours!" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How''s the performance?" Fang Jueyu asked eagerly.


    "The stuff I design, how could they be subpar?" Xiao Yi said proudly. "I''ve replaced most of the car''s materials with that alloy and made some interesting modifications. You''ll know when you see it!"


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 Chapter 113 This Car Can Even Shoot Down Planes

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    Under Fang Jueyu''s anticipation, the modified Sun God was finally delivered to the entrance of the villa.


    The originally dark purple shell had turned into a shiny black. Although it was made of metal, it looked weightless rather than heavy.


    The original streamlined body had also undergone some subtle changes. Upon close inspection, Fang Jueyu noticed some very fine patterns on the car''s body which seemed capable of shape alteration.


    Fang Jueyu gently patted the body of the car, and the heavy feeling from his palm left him a little surprised.


    "Host, you can get in and try it!" Xiao Yi said.


    "Where''s the key?" Fang Jueyu glanced around, but there seemed to be no keyhole anywhere on the car. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, I made some modifications to the vehicle''s control system. Now it can be controlled by voice, and I added an auto-cruise function. Even if you fall asleep in the car, it can safely deliver you to your destination!" Xiao Yi said.


    "Is it that slick?" In Fang Jueyu''s concept, these technologies were not yet very mature. Although there were already designs for self-driving cars, there were still many technical flaws.


    "Of course, if it weren''t for the poor production conditions on your Earth, I could have completed these upgrades in a few minutes."


    "How do I start it? Is there a command?" Fang Jueyu shouted a couple of times, but the vehicle didn''t respond at all.


    "Oh, the voice command to open the door is ''Open Sesame!''"


    "Are you nuts!" Fang Jueyu''s face instantly turned dark as he imagined the embarrassing scene of shouting that command in front of a crowd.


    "Hahaha, just kidding, the voice command can be changed. This is just temporary!"


    "Phew! You scared me!" Fang Jueyu breathed a sigh of relief, "Open Sesame!"


    "Beep!" The car suddenly made a slight alert sound, and a cool light appeared beside the car door, which then slowly opened, revealing an impressively luxurious interior.


    "Awesome!" Fang Jueyu got in the car, and it seemed like the driving experience had changed somewhat. However, the vehicle''s operating system seemed much more complex, and he couldn''t understand the functions and effects of some buttons at first glance.


    "Mr. Fang Jueyu, welcome!" an electronic voice sounded, which was exactly like Xiao Yi''s, only with less emotion and more of a cold mechanical feel.


    "Xiao Yi, how do I use it?" Fang Jueyu didn''t know where to start.


    "You just need to give verbal commands, and it will precisely recognize your instructions."


    "Okay, then slowly circle around my villa!" Fang Jueyu said casually.


    "Low-speed circle around the front villa, confirm instruction?"


    "Confirm!"


    As soon as Fang Jueyu''s words fell, the door closed slowly, and the vehicle started automatically, perfectly circling around the villa and avoiding all obstacles.


    "Great job, Xiao Yi!" Fang Jueyu became more and more excited. Compared to before, it was like a leap into a different era!


    "There''s more to it than just these features!" Xiao Yi said, "The vehicle can perfectly avoid any obstacle at speeds under 500km/h. Even if hit, there''s only one possibility, and that is the obstacle will be smashed to pieces!"


    "What other functions does it have? I don''t believe these are the only ones after the modification!" Fang Jueyu felt there must be secrets hidden within this car that he didn''t know about.


    "Press that light blue button on your right!"


    "This one?" Fang Jueyu pressed it. With a wave of blue electric current passing over the car, a dark blue light membrane, visible to the naked eye, almost enveloped the car.


    "Whoa, what''s this? A shield?" Fang Jueyu suddenly felt like he was in a sci-fi movie.


    "This is called the Electromagnetic Light Shield. With the current technological level of your Earth, it should be almost indestructible," Xiao Yi explained. "Oh, and this vehicle now uses solar charging with an efficiency of over 95%, absorbing external thermal energy as well. If any weapon attacks you, it''s almost like charging the vehicle."


    "Impressive!" Fang Jueyu gave a thumbs up. "I just saw a lot of cracks on the car''s exterior, what are those? Can this car transform into Optimus Prime?"


    "You''re dreaming!" Xiao Yi said unceremoniously. "That kind of thing might be barely achievable after a few hundred years of development on your Earth. Those are hidden weapons on the car!"


    "Weapons?" Fang Jueyu was slightly surprised.


    "Of course, not the outdated weapons on your Earth. I installed a Mechanical Particle Cannon and two fully angled Beam Cannons. You could shoot down planes from the sky!" Xiao Yi seemed to want to demonstrate, and immediately ordered the vehicle to activate one of its laser cannons.


    With hardly any noise, the metal panels on the side of the car''s front hood suddenly recessed, revealing a dark barrel aimed at the artificial lake not far away.


    "Charging up to 10%!" Xiao Yi commanded.


    A faint glow gathered at the mouth of the cannon, then a beam roughly the thickness of a finger shot out towards the artificial lake.


    "Boom!" A water column nearly ten meters high exploded in the lake along with a large amount of steam, the huge noise even alarming Guo Xinyu inside the house.


    "What happened?" She hurriedly ran up to the balcony but only saw a splash of water by the artificial lake. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Oh, nothing, just fishing with explosives, hahaha!" Fang Jueyu lied blatantly to cover it up.


    "This is probably just 10% of the power of one Beam Cannon. Theoretically, it could destroy a main battle tank at just 20% power, and at full power, it should be able to sink an aircraft carrier!"


    "You''re something else!" Fang Jueyu lovingly stroked the modified Sun God. It was not just a sports car, but a modern war machine. With this car, he could drive straight into the battlefield of Afghanistan without any pressure!


    "However, due to the material restrictions on your planet, equipping these things increased the weight by 10% compared to before, so there''s a slight decline in speed performance. And if it''s parked in the garage for too long, the power will deplete quickly."


    "That''s no problem, even if missiles can''t destroy it, I''ll just park it outside every day!" Fang Jueyu had already decided that this car would be his exclusive vehicle. Even if his wealth were to be exposed in the future and someone wanted to kill him, it would be almost impossible. He wouldn''t even need Gu Yi''s intervention; the car alone would ensure his safety.


    "By the way, how much did it cost to modify this thing?" This was Fang Jueyu''s primary concern.


    "About 2 billion US dollars. All the parts could be found among the host''s various enterprises, so it was almost just the material cost!"


    "That''s really not expensive!" Producing such a high-tech car for 2 billion US dollars seemed quite reasonable. "Why don''t you make me another one? I''ll leave one for Xinyu!"


    "Stop dreaming, the stuff on your Earth is too cumbersome to use. It decreases my work efficiency by tens of thousands of times. Even if you call me dad, it''s no use!"


    "Dad!" Fang Jueyu shamelessly said at such a moment.


    "Alright, how many do you want?"


    "How delightful!"


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 Chapter 114 Birthday Gift

    The Queen''s birthday was in three days, but before the birthday banquet, there was going to be an exceptional aristocratic gathering. Not only would many members of the royal family attend, but a lot of movie stars would also be present.


    This gathering couldn''t be compared to the one in Sanya; that was one any small-time celebrity could attend, but not just anyone had the qualifications to attend the Queen''s banquet. Only internationally renowned movie stars received invitations.


    As for Fang Jueyu, he was an exceptionally special guest. It was said that England had arranged for a royal family member to receive him at the airport, a level of honor as high as the sky.


    Parked at his private airport was still a Boeing 747 model airplane, appearing almost identical to the last one.


    "Why does this plane look exactly the same?" Fang Jueyu inspected it thoroughly but couldn''t find any differences.


    "Not at all certain, planes all look the same on the outside," Zhuang Ying laughed, "All of Mr. Fang Huai''s private planes are decorated in different interior styles. This plane''s interior is Huaxia-themed, using a lot of wooden structures. In terms of cost, it''s almost 30 million US dollars more expensive than your previous one!"


    "Well, I have to take a look then!" Fang Jueyu had never seen an interior decorated in Huaxia style before.


    "Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to this flight team first. They are all native Huaxia people!" Zhuang Ying pointed at a group approaching from a distance.


    "Him! I know him! That Huaxia captain!" Fang Jueyu instantly recognized the leading middle-aged man.


    He had been featured in numerous major Huaxia magazines. Two years ago, there was an incident where a windscreen shattered on a Huaxia flight. It occurred over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where planes have to withstand low temperatures and pressure. This captain miraculously flew the plane safely back to the ground, saving the lives of everyone on board, and was hailed as a hero.


    "Captain Liu Chuanxiong was temporarily hired at a high price!" Zhuang Ying explained, "The cost for this flight mission is 5 million RMB."


    "Absolutely worth it, worth every penny!" Fang Jueyu was not at all concerned about the money. With someone like him piloting, he didn''t worry about safety at all.


    The weather was not good on their last return from Sanya, and many flights were grounded. That Captain Futoliya was a former fighter pilot, a Russian, who, after drinking a bottle of red wine, still flew the plane into the sky, scaring Fang Jueyu to the point that he nearly wet his pants.


    Not only that, but they encountered turbulence during the flight. The Russians really are something; the way he flew the plane made Fang Jueyu almost feel grateful for Futoliya not crashing the plane.


    Still, to be fair, his piloting skills were indeed first-class. In turbulent and lightning-filled clouds, the plane flew out steadily, only dislodging two cups.


    But since then, Fang Jueyu had developed a shadow around Captain Futoliya, which was why he had loaned the plane to Wang Cong so easily¡ªsomething he might regret later!


    "Sister Xiaoying, can you poach Captain Liu for me? I''m a bit scared of Captain Futoliya," Fang Jueyu whispered.


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    "It''s a bit difficult, but we can sign a temporary contract. As long as there''s a flight mission, I''ll try to use this team!" Zhuang Ying agreed readily; she had almost been scared as well the last time.


    The flight attendant team consisted of very young beauties. They weren''t as voluptuously bold as the last team of supermodels¡ªa professional smile was all they showed Fang Jueyu.


    "Begin the flight mission!" The purser was relatively older than the others, but her experience was profound. She was also on duty during the previous incident, keeping order and comforting passengers when it might have escalated badly.


    This flight mission was received temporarily; the airline only informed them that the person they were to serve this time was of utmost importance, deserving only the best service possible. The fee was nearly equivalent to two years of their salaries, and this crew had the best appearance and highest professionalism.


    However, they found out one piece of information: it was rumored that this individual was heading to England to attend the Queen''s banquet and birthday gathering, which alone informed them that this was a significant person!


    "Hello, Mr. Fang, I''m Liu Chuanxiong. I will be executing this flight mission," Liu Chuanxiong didn''t expect the employer this time to be such a young man.


    "Then I''m in your hands, Captain Liu!" Fang Jueyu shook hands with him and also greeted the flight attendants.


    Liu Chuanxiong wasn''t much into the internet, but those flight attendants, being young, were quite surprised to learn that their client was indeed the renowned Dean Fang.


    "It''s truly Huaxia style!" Entering the plane, a strong woody aroma hit them, with snowy white walls, wooden-structured frames, wooden seats, and tables, all perfectly capturing the essence of this style.


    Indeed, unlike Captain Futoliya, Liu Chuanxiong''s piloting filled people''s hearts with a sense of security.


    "Sir, this is this year''s newly produced Big Red Robe tea, from those unique trees, you can give it a try!" A flight attendant brought over a pot of tea.


    "Thank you!" Fang Jueyu wasn''t a tea connoisseur, but under the supervision of that priest and young Yi, he had started to improve. At the very least, his manners and words wouldn''t give people much to criticize.


    "Sister Xiaoying, is the Queen''s birthday gift ready?" Fang Jueyu asked, intending to attend the Queen''s birthday and unable to afford any slip-ups in protocol.


    "It''s ready!" Zhuang Ying had appeared in the morning carrying a sizable suitcase, "I had a team of craftsmen rush this work for half a month, and it was completed just yesterday afternoon!" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhuang Ying opened the suitcase, and Fang Jueyu was instantly dazzled by the brilliance, while the flight attendants'' faces showed distorted expressions of astonishment.


    It was an exquisitely crafted crown, integrating roses, thistles, and clovers in its design, encrusted with countless diamonds and gemstones¡ªenough to make any woman on earth scream.


    "Young master, this crown is primarily made of platinum, diamonds, and various gemstones, set with a total of 1,333 diamonds, including 12 rare colored diamonds. The top features a 294-carat pink diamond produced last year. As for the gemstones on the base, I won''t elaborate."


    "Just tell me, how much is the crown worth?"


    "Approximately 900 million."


    Although he knew it was invaluable, hearing the figure still left Fang Jueyu somewhat astonished.


    "Oh, by the way, that''s in British pounds!" Zhuang Ying added.


    "Quite the statement!" The necklace Fang Jueyu had given Guo Xinyu was only 35 million US dollars, and he began considering whether he should acquire another necklace for Guo Xinyu that would outshine this crown!


    The plane landed punctually at England''s Royal Airport. Fang Jueyu changed into an exceptionally fitting outfit since it was his first time abroad, and he needed to maintain his image without embarrassment.


    "I might be here for a quite extended period, so everyone might as well take a holiday!" Fang Jueyu told the flight attendants.


    "Sister Xiaoying, let''s go with the standard protocol from last time, ensure they stay and enjoy themselves comfortably!"


    "I understand, Young Master, I''ll take care of it!" Zhuang Ying responded.


    "By the way, who''s picking me up today? Is it a Prince?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "It''s Princess Silet," Zhuang Ying showed a mysteriously profound smile, "Young Master, it''s said that Princess Silet is hailed as the most beautiful woman in the England Royal Family in the last thousand years, and she hasn''t had any romantic relationships so far!"

 Chapter 115 Miss, Dont Do This

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    "1000 years?" Fang Jueyu showed a disdainful expression, "Our neighbor, the Sun Country, always brags about having the most beautiful women for thousands of years, but just look at them, crooked and all, not even straight teeth, and bowlegs too. Huaxia''s beauty standards are just different!"


    "Young Master, you''re mistaken. This Princess Silit is actually a rare beauty!" Though Zhuang Ying hadn''t met Princess Silit in person, she had come across some information online, "She was discovered for modeling children''s clothes when she was young, and as she grew up, she became even more remarkable. Even Victoria''s Secret offered her a sky-high contract, but she didn''t care at all!"


    "Seems like she must have a decent figure then." Fang Jueyu wasn''t particularly interested in any princess; he wasn''t like his dad, Fang Huai, who was such a womanizer.


    "Young Master, it seems you really don''t know much about her," Zhuang Ying seemed to have done a lot of homework before coming, "It''s said that those coming to propose marriage to her from the England Royal Family nearly broke down the doorsteps of White Palace. Princes or so are the least of it; if they don''t have assets worth over a hundred million US Dollars, they wouldn''t even dare mention it!"


    "That''s so exaggerated?" Fang Jueyu had heard about an English actress once rejecting a marriage proposal from an English prince, but this princess''s story was even more sensational. What kind of fairy could drive so many high-status people insane?


    "Just last year, a prince from Dubai flew in on his private jet to propose, offering shares in some oil wells as a betrothal gift, but the princess didn''t even want to meet him. You can see how high and mighty she is."


    "So what?" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes, having already guessed what Zhuang Ying wanted to say next.


    "She actually agreed to come pick you up at the airport today, so she must be interested in you!" Zhuang Ying chuckled, "I bet if you wanted, this princess might even be willing to go back to Huaxia with you!"


    "Ha, if she wanted to go, I wouldn''t agree!" Fang Jueyu was already more than satisfied with Guo Xinyu. If he were to bring some princess back, he''d feel guilty toward Guo Xinyu, "She''d be better off going back as a maid to serve tea and water!"


    "Hahaha! You really dare to think so!" Zhuang Ying laughed so hard she almost cried. Only Fang Jueyu would dare to suggest making a princess of England a maid.


    "Hahaha, host, you remind me of one of your ancestors from long ago!" Little Yi seemed to recall an amusing story.


    "Oh? Go on, tell me."


    "Well, nothing much. Over 300 years ago, your ancestor Fang Zhu used his wealth to do a lot for the country. Whenever the court needed money, they would go to him for loans. He managed to get a lot of princesses and royal daughters from that time to his house as maids. The Emperor was overjoyed at the time!"


    "Hahaha! Really now?"


    "Yes, that''s why they say money talks!" Little Yi chuckled.


    Queen Yisha''er of England knew the Fang Family was a very low-profile family, appearing at most as tycoons, and never did anyone know they were a family with a long lineage spanning thousands of years. Thus, Queen Yisha''er hadn''t arranged for a big entourage to pick them up, as that would annoy the Fang Family members.


    The connection between the Fang Family and the England Royal Family was actually quite straightforward. England had encountered many major economic disasters, and the Fang Family''s ancestors had some connections with England''s earliest kings, so they used their power to help them through those crises.


    England''s royal younger generation might not know how powerful the Fang Family truly was, but their elders knew all too well. This was a colossal family that could almost control the world; to them, tycoons and princes were nothing!


    Fang Jueyu stepped off the plane. In the distance, Princess Silit, surrounded by a group of people, was looking over in their direction. Several bodyguards in black suits were shielding her from the sun with umbrellas.


    Admittedly, Princess Silit was indeed a rare beauty, at least by Oriental aesthetic standards; her appearance was almost the ideal for a Western woman.


    Princess Silit''s outfit wasn''t anything formal, rather it seemed laid back, yet it perfectly outlined her exquisite figure. Her skin wasn''t pale, but a healthy wheat color. Her facial features were very symmetrical and balanced, with golden hair cascading down her back, giving off a mesmerizing impression from afar.


    "So, what did I say?" Zhuang Ying laughed.


    "But I still think my Xinyu is prettier!" Fang Jueyu smiled subtly, walking off the plane confidently.


    "So that''s the heir of this generation of that family?" Princess Silit was a bit taken aback by Fang Jueyu''s handsome appearance. To be honest, none of those princes and tycoons who''d come to propose in the past quite met her standards in terms of looks.


    Princess Silit didn''t initially know Fang Jueyu; the task of picking him up was assigned to her by Queen Yisha''er at the last minute, reportedly due to an important guest attending her birthday party, who had quite a good rapport with the royal family.


    Queen Yisha''er had even hinted that if anything could develop between her and this young man from the Fang Family, it would be the royal family''s biggest blessing and Silit''s greatest fortune!


    Being so proud, Princess Silit wouldn''t easily take Queen Yisha''er''s words at face value, but they did pique her curiosity about this guest from the East. What kind of person could be so highly regarded by the queen?


    "Princess Silit, hello, my name is Fang Jueyu, from Huaxia!" Fang Jueyu said fluently in English. Little Yi had previously given him an intensive training session, allowing him to communicate smoothly in English now.


    "Hello, Mr. Fang! I didn''t expect your English to be so good!" Princess Silit shook hands with Fang Jueyu graciously.


    "By the way, since it''s my first time in England and I heard the princess specially took the time to pick me up, I''ve brought a small gift for you. I hope you will like it!" Fang Jueyu flawlessly executed his manners without a hitch. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is a gift from our young master to Princess Silit!" Zhuang Ying presented a small box, which contained two beautiful earrings.


    "Apollo Blue Diamond and Artemis Pink Diamond!" Princess Silit easily recognized the earrings, having seen many gemstones.


    These earrings featured diamonds of 14.54 carats and 16 carats respectively, bought by a Huaxia tycoon at an auction in Switzerland two years ago for nearly 60 million US Dollars. The Apollo Blue Diamond was the largest internally flawless blue diamond to appear in auction history, reaching the rare IIb grade, constituting only 1% of the world''s diamonds. Similarly, the Artemis Pink Diamond was considered a pure IIa-grade diamond.


    To think these earrings were actually bought by Fang Jueyu''s family, and he was giving them as a greeting gift. A gift worth 60 million US Dollars, it dawned on her why the queen placed so much importance on this young man from Huaxia.


    "What''s wrong, princess? Don''t you like the gift?"


    Only then did Princess Silit realize she had been a bit overwhelmed. She took the earrings, but perhaps due to her nerves, she didn''t hold the box properly, and it slipped.


    She hurriedly tried to catch the box by bending down, but as bad luck would have it, she didn''t find her balance and fell forward.


    A wave of masculine scent rushed at her, but fortunately, Fang Jueyu caught her in time and steadily held onto the priceless earrings too.


    "Huh?" Princess Silit suddenly found herself pressed up against Fang Jueyu, her face immediately flushed red.


    "Whoa, this open!" Fang Jueyu was startled, but he maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, "Miss, could you be a bit more reserved?"


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 Chapter 116 Do You Want to Join?

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    "Sorry, I didn''t mean it!" Princess Silet quickly pulled back her hand. With so many people watching, even though it was an accident, it was still a bit embarrassing.


    "It felt pretty good." She secretly thought to herself. On the outside, Fang Jueyu seemed tall and slender, but he was actually quite well-built.


    "Princess, if you keep looking at me like that, I''ll start blushing." Fang Jueyu couldn''t tell what Princess Silet was thinking, but her lovestruck expression gave him a few clues. Since when had he become a heartthrob?


    "Master, this scene seems familiar!" Little Yi suddenly teased, "Over seventy years ago, when your great-grandfather first came to England, Queen Yisha''er looked at him the same way."


    "Wow, the charm of the Fang Family really is unbeatable!" Fang Jueyu bragged.


    "Ha, it''s just because your family is rich!" Little Yi retorted, "If not for me, who knows where your family would be, eating cornbread in some corner!"


    "Yes, yes, all thanks to you," Fang Jueyu teased back, "But without our family, you would''ve lost your host. Could you have survived until now?"


    "You..." Little Yi was rendered speechless by Fang Jueyu''s retort. Indeed, not just anyone could be its host; the Fang Family''s bloodline did have some unique qualities.


    Princess Silet finally managed to regain her composure. She tidied up her slightly disheveled clothes and hair, then handed the pair of diamond earrings to her bodyguard. "Mr. Fang, thank you for your generosity. On behalf of my grandmother, Queen Yisha''er, I welcome you to England."


    "It''s an honor to receive the Queen''s invitation!" Fang Jueyu replied politely. "But where should I stay for the time being?"


    Fang Jueyu had initially planned to have Zhuang Ying book a hotel nearby for him, but it seemed Queen Yisha''er had already made arrangements.


    "Oh, grandmother instructed that during your stay, Mr. Fang, you''ll be staying directly at Buckingham Palace. We''ve prepared rooms for you and your entourage, and you''re welcome to move in anytime!"


    "Stay at Buckingham Palace?" Buckingham Palace was the royal residence and the venue for grand events. He hadn''t expected the Queen to invite him to stay there directly.


    "Host, there''s something you might not know. It was your ancestor who funded the construction of Buckingham Palace!"


    "What?" Fang Jueyu was surprised to learn of such a history.


    "When your ancestor visited the royal family back then, they stayed at the Duke of Buckingham''s residence, but they found it somewhat lacking..."


    "So they built this palace just to have a better place to stay for the next visit?" Fang Jueyu realized his ancestors sure knew how to splurge! They spent so much to construct a palace for a place they wouldn''t visit often!


    "Yes, what of it?" Princess Silet found it odd since Fang Jueyu''s father and grandfather stayed at Buckingham Palace when they visited the Queen, yet he seemed so surprised.


    "Oh, nothing. Shall we go then?"


    "Alright, Mr. Fang, the car is already waiting for you outside the airport!" The royal family had even sent the car usually reserved for the Queen''s outings to welcome Fang Jueyu.


    "Oh, Princess, I brought my own car. I converted the luggage hold of my private jet into a garage. I''m not used to riding in other cars when traveling."


    "Really? Can I see your car, Mr. Fang?" In Princess Silet''s eyes, Fang Jueyu''s car had to be extraordinary.


    "Of course!"


    The staff had moved the car from the plane''s cargo hold. The gleaming black sports car under the sunlight made Princess Silet gasp in awe.


    "This car is absolutely beautiful!" Not only do men adore sleek sports cars, but women also find them captivating. Its futuristic design made it hard to look away. "Can I sit in this car?"


    "This girl sure is familiar!" Fang Jueyu muttered to himself. Even Guo Xinyu hadn''t sat in this car''s front seat before. When Zhuang Ying came, she rode with Gu Yi in another car.


    "Young Master, it''s rare for the Princess to show such interest, why not take her for a spin?" Zhuang Ying suggested. "Gu Yi and I can ride in the car the Queen arranged."


    "Alright then!" Fang Jueyu was, after all, a guest, and didn''t want to be too discourteous. It was just giving a ride in his sports car, not a big deal. Especially since he''d labeled the front seat with "Guo Xinyu''s fairy seat," so at least his stance was clear.


    "Open the door!" Fang Jueyu had changed the embarrassing voice command.


    "It''s voice-activated?" Princess Silet found it fascinating. Among her Prince brothers, many loved collecting sports cars, but she''d never seen one so cool and advanced. "This car must have been expensive to make?"


    "This sports car company is my own, so it was just a cost price," Fang Jueyu said, "Though the modification costs weren''t cheap. The total price is around 2 billion dollars."


    "2 billion dollars?" Princess Silet was taken aback. With such a massive sum, you could produce several bombers or fighter jets. Just for a sports car, wasn''t this level of extravagance over the top, even for a billionaire?


    Princess Silet had seen several wealthy suitors, but many of their entire fortunes didn''t reach 2 billion dollars. How wealthy must Fang Jueyu be? No wonder her grandmother, the Queen, held such a young man in high regard.


    "To Buckingham Palace!" Fang Jueyu set the car to autopilot and reclined his seat, closing his eyes.


    His audacious action made Princess Silet a bit uneasy. Although autonomous driving technology existed, Fang Jueyu seemed overly relaxed. Even at a speed of 80 kilometers, an accident could be very hazardous.


    "Mr. Fang, could there be any issues?"


    "Rest assured, my car would crush a meteorite, not the other way around!" With Little Yi''s craftsmanship, Fang Jueyu had zero worries. "Princess, it''ll take two hours to Buckingham Palace. I''m going to take a nap. Care to join me?"


    Fang Jueyu''s ambiguous words made Princess Silet blush. How could she miss the teasing tone in his voice?


    "Sleep then, is this Princess supposed to be scared of you?" Princess Silet, naturally proud and competitive, found Fang Jueyu''s challenge irresistible.


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    Growing up, Princess Silet had always been enveloped in a brilliant aura. Was there anyone who didn''t drool at the sight of her? Only Fang Jueyu managed to remain so composed.


    She had also noticed the sticker on the passenger seat when she got in. As a royal, she received a comprehensive education, and she knew enough of the Huaxia language to puzzle over the sticker. She was curious to know who this "Guo Xinyu" fairy might be. Such is a woman''s competitive spirit. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Princess Silet reclined her seat and lay down, closing her eyes. Amazingly, she hardly felt any bumps or shakes, as if she were lying on a serene lake. Was this really a supercar moving at 80 kilometers per hour on the road?


    "How is it, Princess? Comfortable to sleep in my car?" Fang Jueyu asked with his eyes closed.


    "Daring to tease this Princess!" Silet''s lips curled into a devilish smile. She leaned towards Fang Jueyu''s ear, "It''s quite comfortable, but I wonder how well it handles vibrations."


    The warm breath in his ear made him break out in goosebumps and almost jump out of his seat. This wasn''t fair. He was supposed to be teasing the Princess, but somehow she had escalated the game!


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 Chapter 117 Do you mind having one more girlfriend?

    Two hours later, the convoy safely arrived at the gates of the White Palace, where the Queen was already outside, eagerly awaiting their arrival.


    Although the Queen was quite elderly, she seemed to be at the forefront of fashion. She wore a purple-pink dress with a pink woolen jacket on top, and a pink hat adorned her head.


    The older a woman gets, the more she seems to favor these pinkish hues. Fang Jueyu once doubted this saying, but now, it seemed true; it was the younger girls nowadays who preferred that chic black style.


    "She''s quite old yet still comes out to greet me; it can''t be easy for the old lady," Fang Jueyu thought. Out of respect for the elderly, he didn''t let Queen Yisha''er come over to greet him. Instead, he quickly got out of the car and walked toward her.


    When the Queen saw Fang Jueyu, it was as if she saw Fang Jueyu''s grandfather in his youth. Back then, Queen Yisha''er was also a legendary beauty, with aristocratic lineage and admirers lining up for miles outside the White Palace. She fell in love with Fang Jueyu''s grandfather at first sight, but unfortunately, his grandfather wasn''t interested in her.


    "Queen Yisha''er, it''s an honor that you came out to meet me!" Fang Jueyu said in a gentleman-like manner, hugging the Queen lightly. Despite her age, her taste was exquisite, and her perfume was clearly high-end.


    "Fang Jueyu! Hahaha!" The Queen laughed, her face full of wrinkles. "The last time I saw you, you were just this big, and now twenty years have passed in a blink. You''ve grown into a handsome young man, cut from the same mold as your grandfather and father!"


    "Queen, you''ve met me before?" Fang Jue smiled and said, "You''re like an elder to me, just call me Little Fang."


    "Of course, back when you were just a child, your parents often visited here. They always brought you along," she reminisced, as if it were just yesterday. "However, later on, your parents wanted you to experience an ordinary life, so our interactions lessened."


    "So that''s how it was." Fang Jueyu wondered if he had visited all the noble homes across Europe when he was young.


    "You were quite a mischievous child!" Queen Yisha''er seemed to recall some of Fang Jueyu''s childhood antics. "Once, when your parents visited Prince Gudor''s home, you insisted on riding a big horse and ended up wetting your pants on the Prince''s neck. You almost got a spanking from your father Fang Huai!"


    "Wow, was I that badass as a kid?" Fang Jueyu was unaffected by the stories the Queen told, but riding on a prince''s neck and peeing was quite a feat that no one else could replicate. Anyone else would''ve probably been killed in the street.


    "Haha, host, you were quite the troublemaker as a child," Akatsuki laughed. "Once, while dining at the White Palace, you accidentally knocked over a candle, burning down dozens of priceless paintings and antiques!"


    "And then?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Then your dad gave them back ten times the value of what was lost."


    "My dad sure is extravagant!" Fang Jueyu laughed. That seemed like something Fang Huai would do.


    "Hurry inside now, the weather''s a bit chilly, you don''t want to catch a cold outside!" The Queen quickly ushered them in. If it was a Huaxia elder, Fang Jueyu might have almost suspected Queen Yisha''er to be his grandmother.


    Due to the time difference, it was evening in England. Queen Yisha''er had already prepared a splendid dinner. Zhuang Ying''s body wasn''t as strong as Fang Jueyu''s and Gu Yi''s, so she needed some time to adjust to the time difference. She went to her room under the guidance of the servants.


    Queen Yisha''er kindly held Fang Jueyu''s hand, seating him beside her at the dinner table. "I don''t know what you like to eat, but my chef can make some Huaxia dishes. I hope you''ll enjoy them."


    "Queen, there''s no need to be so polite, I''m not that picky," Fang Jueyu said, feeling a bit uneasy about being treated as a distinguished guest in such royal settings.


    "Let me first introduce our guest from Huaxia," the Queen''s expression turned slightly more serious. The once whispering princes, princesses, and other royal members immediately quieted down. The Queen''s authority in the royal family was unparalleled.


    "His name is Fang Jueyu. The English royal family and the Fang Family from Huaxia have been friends for generations. Their family has helped our country countless times, always lending a generous hand. They are our best friends, so I hope during his stay in England, each of you will treat him as the most esteemed guest!"


    Then the Queen switched back to a warm, friendly smile, her change of expressions faster than a face-changing act in Chinese opera. She began introducing each of the royal family members present to Fang Jueyu.


    "Little Fang, this is Prince William. He''s 37 years old. This is Princess Kevra, she''s 25 and doesn''t have a boyfriend yet!"


    ...


    Every time she introduced a princess, the Queen would go all out to highlight her virtues, while she barely mentioned those who were already married or had boyfriends, leaving those princesses in quite an awkward spot.


    "By the way, Little Fang, I heard you''re still studying, is that right?"


    "Yes, I''m in my senior year," Fang Jueyu replied.


    "Then you must not be married yet?" Queen Yisha''er''s face was filled with anticipation.


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    "Mmhmm." Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "That''s fantastic!" Queen Yisha''er clapped her hands in glee like a child. She had always been confident that if Fang Jueyu''s grandfather hadn''t met his grandmother back when he visited England, she might have taken that place.


    What she couldn''t achieve, she was determined to make sure her descendants could.


    "What do you think of my princesses?"


    "Uh... the princesses are all beautiful, graceful, and dignified, fitting of royal birth," Fang Jueyu seemed to sense where the Queen was going with this.


    "Hahaha," Queen Yisha''er didn''t pick up on the fact that Fang Jueyu was just making polite remarks. "If you are willing, I can personally arrange for you to marry any of these princesses. How about it? I believe our families'' relationship can only grow stronger!"


    The single princesses'' eyes lit up. Fang Jueyu didn''t know that before he came, Queen Yisha''er had gathered them and told them about the Fang Family. Without mentioning his inconceivable wealth, it was enough to make them admire him.


    Moreover, Fang Jueyu had a face that met European beauty standards. To most of the princesses, he was the most perfect partner.


    "Uh, Queen, thank you for your generosity, but I already have a girlfriend." Fang Jueyu said, feeling as if those fiery gazes might devour him. These English princesses were a bit too enthusiastic, weren''t they?


    "What a pity," the Queen''s expression instantly dimmed, but when her gaze fell on Princess Silit, a spark of hope reignited. After all, a girlfriend wasn''t the same as a wife. With the right kind of approach, even strong barriers can be broken! S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She believed that with Princess Silit''s charm, even Fang Jueyu might not be able to resist.


    The Queen promptly plastered on a smile: "Would you mind changing girlfriends? Or if that bothers you, what about adding another girlfriend?"

 Chapter 118 My Ancestors Really Knew How to Have Fun

    "Ha ha ha ha! Host, this Queen Yisha''er is dead set on getting you a Princess!" Xiao Yi laughed gleefully, "In my opinion, that Princess Silet is pretty good. Why don''t you just accept her with a bit of compromise?"


    "Shut up!" Fang Jueyu was already speechless, thinking the queen was too humble. When he had begged Jiang Yuan so desperately to return, he wasn''t this humble. "Doesn''t mind one more," is this a normal way for a grandmother to marry off her granddaughter?


    Fang Jueyu had barely endured the banquet when the queen specifically arranged for Princess Silet to show him around the Platinum Palace, which looked like a museum. The treasures in the palace were no less spectacular than those in a museum.


    After more than an hour of wandering, Princess Silet escorted him to his room. The Princess said nothing along the way, leaving him to wonder what was on her mind.


    "Could this Princess have fallen for me at first sight?" Fang Jueyu shamelessly thought. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Master, Princess Silet is wondering why you treated her so indifferently!" Suddenly, Gu Yi''s voice echoed in Fang Jueyu''s mind.


    "Wha... telepathy?" Fang Jueyu looked at Gu Yi in surprise. Gu Yi was smiling back at him.


    "Master, it''s just a little trick. Any superpower user who knows how to use spiritual power can do it," Gu Yi explained, "Forgive my interference¡ªI just peeked into the Princess''s thoughts."


    "Tch, is this woman competing with me?" Fang Jueyu could easily guess why the Princess had such thoughts. A Princess raised with constant admiration had met someone indifferent to her. Her pride alone couldn''t tolerate it.


    Though Fang Jueyu had spoken euphemistically, it was clearly a rejection of Queen Yisha''er''s proposal. To her, it seemed Fang Jueyu believed she wasn''t worthy of him!


    "Gu Yi, be careful tonight. Don''t let her sneak into my room," Fang Jueyu ordered Gu Yi, "A young man away from home must protect himself¡ªentering the Platinum Palace feels like walking into a Spider Demons'' lair."


    "Ha ha ha, Master, you must be kidding. I have to say, Princess Silet is a rare beauty. Even Mr. Fang Huai has several women. You don''t need to hold yourself to societal standards."


    "Gu Yi, have you been corrupted by my dad too?" Fang Jueyu glared at him, and Gu Yi instantly fell silent.


    "Mr. Fang, your room is here!" Princess Silet stopped in front of a snow-white door, "My room is next door. If you need anything, feel free to ask."


    "Need?" Fang Jueyu could tell she expected him to actually seek her for something. If not for Gu Yi, he''d surely be in trouble.


    "Master, I''ll be staying in the room next to yours." Gu Yi gave a small nod and entered the adjacent room. With his abilities, as long as Fang Jueyu was within a kilometer, he could protect him anytime.


    "Mr. Fang, there''s a gathering of nobles and tycoons tomorrow night. You can explore in the morning, and I''ll escort you to the venue at 4 p.m.," Princess Silet suggested, "If you need a guide, I''d be happy to help."


    "Oh, no need. I have a few businesses nearby that I plan to visit, so I won''t trouble the Princess." Fang Jueyu had already planned his schedule¡ªthe headquarters of Lianhua Group was just a dozen kilometers from the Platinum Palace.


    Fang Jueyu had once applied for an internship at Lianhua Group''s Huaxia branch but was rejected. He wanted to see what made this company so impressive. Now, he had transformed from a job applicant into the largest shareholder, which was quite intriguing.


    "This feels nice!" Fang Jueyu opened the room''s door, and the handle felt cold and crystal-like.


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    "Whoa!" Even though Fang Jueyu had seen many mansions and the interior of private jets, the room''s opulence still exceeded his imagination.


    The room spanned over four hundred square meters, adorned with golden decorations, gold ornaments, high-end silk curtains, and bedsheets. Most impressively, the toilet was made of pure gold¡ªweren''t they afraid of freezing their butts in winter?


    Moreover, there was a circular pool around the bed. Didn''t they worry about drowning if they got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom?


    "Which idiot designed this room?" Fang Jueyu thought the designer must be wealthy but with terrible taste.


    "Host... this was designed by your grandfather, the one who funded the construction of the Platinum Palace."


    "Ha ha ha, not bad taste, huh? Look at this¡ªgolden statues of Guan Gong and Venus. Truly a unique style!"


    Fang Jueyu quickly changed his tune. Who knew if his grandfather was still alive? If Grandpa had a way to communicate with Xiao Yi and Xiao Yi tattled, there could be hell to pay if Grandpa decided to come back from outer space and punish him.


    "Every time your family visits England, they stay in this room. Actually, their reactions were similar to yours when they first saw it. If it weren''t out of respect for their ancestors, this room would have been demolished!"


    "Exactly!" With Xiao Yi''s explanation, Fang Jueyu felt bolder, "How much gold did it take to create a room like this?"


    "About 40 tons of gold, plus countless crystals. Since your family owns a gold mine and gold doesn''t depreciate, what''s to worry about?"


    "That''s true!" Fang Jueyu strolled around the room. Though he didn''t recognize the paintings on the walls, he figured they were undoubtedly priceless masterpieces.


    "Hmm? What''s this little room?" Unexpectedly, Fang Jueyu discovered a well-hidden door behind the bathroom.


    "This... Host, I suggest you don''t go in... It''s a bit..." Xiao Yi warned.


    "..."


    "My ancestors really knew how to have fun, huh?" After holding back, Fang Jueyu could only utter such a line.

 Chapter 119 The Spokesperson of Europe

    Sleeping in this room at night, Fang Jueyu felt completely uncomfortable, even a bit tense, as if closing his eyes would summon that ancestor named Fang Jing who would approach him menacingly with a red whip, waking him up twice from his dreams.


    Before going to bed last night, he had even posted an update, and by the time he woke up in the morning, the comments section had exploded. Spending the night at the Platinum Palace, having dinner with Queen Yisha''er, and even taking a photo with the nation''s goddess, Princess Silet.


    Everything he did yesterday would be enough for an ordinary person to boast about for a lifetime. If envy, jealousy, and hatred could kill, Fang Jueyu would have been whipped to death hundreds of times.


    However, Fang Jueyu had no leisure to reply to those frivolous comments today. Not only did he need to inspect the company today, but he also had to attend a private banquet, hosted by the English royal family, where many wealthy celebrities would be present.


    The gathering in Sanya last time was not small in scale, but in terms of class and solemnity, it was far from comparable to this one. Just meeting a random person could mean encountering a noble with a title, a billionaire on some Forbes world list, or an Oscar-winning actor or actress.


    "Young Master, what do you plan to wear to the banquet today?" Zhuang Ying had already prepared some formal attire.


    "Aren''t these too extravagant?" Fang Jueyu was wearing a black English-style court robe, tailored to fit, highlighting his nearly perfect physique. However, he seemed quite dissatisfied with the bow-like decorations on the collar.


    "I feel like I''m an old prude wearing this kind of clothing!" Fang Jueyu seemed to smell the rot of an old wooden house.


    "Young Master, today is a very formal banquet, and we should do as the Romans do and respect others'' customs." Zhuang Ying offered a few more outfits.


    "Forget it, just get me a regular suit. I''m not used to these things!" Fang Jueyu needed to check on the company later. If dressed like this, he''d be mistaken for cosplaying a wizard. Now, all he seemed to lack was a wizard''s hat and a wand.


    "Alright then." Zhuang Ying did not insist. Even if Fang Jueyu dressed differently at the banquet, others might not dare to criticize. Wealth is power, and others would scramble to associate with him.


    "That''s more like it!" Fang Jueyu changed into a casual suit, one of the usual kinds. Yet, these were custom-made from his private factory, with a cost price of around $250,000.


    "Young Master, in England, you own many Fortune 500 companies, so why are you interested in Lianhua Group?" The vehicle drove down the street, its flashy exterior drawing many sideways glances.


    "In my junior year, I applied for an internship at Lianhua Group''s Jiangnan City branch, but I couldn''t even pass the resume screening and was directly rejected. It was a bit infuriating! So today, I wanted to see what kind of elite deserves to enter this company!"


    "Hahaha, Young Master, you do have a bit of a child''s temper!" Zhuang Ying was surprised Fang Jueyu''s reason was this.


    "I am still just a child, after all, I''m only twenty!" Fang Jueyu shamelessly said, "Have you ever read ''Battle Through the Heavens''? ''Never underestimate a young person in poverty.'' Hahaha, Fang Jueyu is back!"


    No wonder it''s a Fortune 500 company. Lianhua Group''s headquarters was imposing, with just an office building having the feel of the World Trade Center. The design of the architecture was well-thought-out, with transparent glass exterior walls allowing sunlight to directly penetrate the building. It was said to have many solar-powered facilities.


    "Hello, do you have an appointment?" The receptionist was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty who spoke with a professional smile.


    "Oh, please inform Mr. Charles for us. We''ve already contacted him beforehand!" Zhuang Ying stepped forward.


    Upon hearing this, the receptionist displayed a solemn expression. Charles was one of the largest shareholders in this company, controlling 71% of the company''s shares. When he came to the office earlier that morning, he specifically reminded her to notify him as soon as two very important guests arrived.


    "Alright, please wait a moment while I notify Mr. Charles immediately!"


    "Who''s this Charles?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Oh, I should have told you that your business interests are divided into seven parts and managed by different families and consortia. The European companies are managed by a family called Ladinic, and this Charles is from the Ladinic Family."


    "I see, that''s quite complex." Fang Jueyu nodded.


    "Don''t underestimate the Ladinic Family. Although they''re not very famous, the assets they hold are astonishing. The total assets they manage on your behalf are more than double that of our Zhuang Family''s!"


    "Really that impressive?" Fang Jueyu hadn''t yet figured out how much of Fang Family''s assets Zhuang Family managed, yet this Ladinic Family was twice their size, definitely not to be underestimated. They could essentially be considered Fang Family''s representative in Europe.


    "Xiao Yi, how did this family connect with our family?" Fang Jueyu curiously asked.


    "It was in the middle of the 16th century, I think. The Ladinic Family was just a medium-sized family with some wealth but not very strong. The clan leader of this family had an illegitimate child who, when very young, was persecuted due to conflicts over inheritance."


    "And then, was it one of my ancestors who saved this heir? And then it was a typical old story, right?"


    "Pretty much, your ancestor named Fang Yang adopted him, and in gratitude for the upbringing, this little fellow named Prelie Ladinick made him godfather!"


    "Smart move! Recognizing that godfather wasn''t a bad deal!" Fang Jueyu quipped. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Exactly!" Xiao Yi laughed. "But this little guy was quite capable, step by step taking control of the Ladinic Family''s assets with Fang Yang''s help and eventually conquering the entire family. Although the family grew increasingly powerful, they always revered the Fang Family, and the first rule of their ancestral code was to unconditionally obey any orders from the Fang Family!"


    "If I have the chance, I''d like to visit this family!" Fang Jueyu suddenly grew interested.


    "Their family''s manor is in Switzerland. If you''re interested, after the matters in England, I can arrange it!" Zhuang Ying said.


    Within two minutes after the front desk called, a slightly portly middle-aged man came running over from the elevator, gasping for breath. The staff in the reception hall all made way, afraid of accidentally offending the company''s chairman.


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    "Young Master, this is Mr. Charles Ladinic." Zhuang Ying introduced.


    "You must be Young Master Fang." Charles''s smile almost split his face. Every member of the Ladinic Family nearly deified members of the Fang Family. However, very few people had ever met members of the Fang Family. For Charles, this was an immense honor.


    "Mr. Charles, there''s no need to be so formal. From what I hear from Zhuang Ying, you''re holding a board meeting today, right?"


    "Yes, since we''re nearing year-end, the board is summarizing this year''s work and strategizing for next year. All the directors are here," Charles respectfully said.


    "Perfect timing. Would you mind if I sat in?"


    "I''m just managing the company''s shares on your behalf. You are the de facto chairman. Of course, there''s no problem. Let me take you up!"


    This building had 47 floors, and the elevator was entirely transparent, almost like an observation elevator.


    The top floor mainly housed the directors'' offices and boardrooms. As chairman, with Charles temporarily leaving, the other dozen key directors couldn''t conduct a normal meeting.


    "What''s going on with Mr. Charles?" A director who appeared to be in his forties showed impatience. "Why rush down after just receiving a call?"


    "Oh, I heard Mr. Charles personally instructing the front desk this morning. It seems that two guests from Huaxia are coming today."


    "Guests from Huaxia? Hmph, I thought it was someone significant. Leaving us directors waiting for two people from Huaxia, Charles really doesn''t know what''s important! Do they deserve this?"


    "Exactly, that country is full of uncivilized and crude people who don''t understand etiquette at all, yet the chairman personally went out to greet them!"


    Just as Fang Jueyu walked up to the conference room door, he happened to hear this sentence, and next to him, Charles felt a chill run down his spine, realizing things had taken a turn for the worse!

 Chapter 120 Everyone present is trash

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    "Creak!" The large door of the conference room swung open. Originally, Fang Jueyu wanted to kick his way in, but he worried that if he kicked too hard, he''d rip his brand-new pants, which would be really embarrassing.


    It was unbelievable that even in this day and age, racial and national discrimination still existed. Guests from other countries were called guests, but guests from Huaxia didn''t even qualify as guests? Perhaps they didn''t know that the majority shareholder of this company was a person from Huaxia!


    Fang Jueyu''s eyes scanned everyone present, around seventeen or eighteen people in total. The oldest person was probably over seventy, and the younger ones were around forty, but they were all white.


    Fang Jueyu remembered that Lianhua Group was formed by merging companies from England and Germany, so most of the people here were likely from those two countries.


    "Sorry for interrupting your meeting. I''m the Huaxia person that Mr. Charles went to receive. Just now, I think I heard you''re not satisfied about it, perhaps even looking down on us, right?"


    Fang Jueyu didn''t know who said it, but when his eyes met those in the room, a few people avoided eye contact, seeming guilty.


    "Who are you?" an older, more experienced director asked angrily. Obviously, he wasn''t pleased with Fang Jueyu barging in. Even if he was a guest of the chairman, he shouldn''t interrupt the meeting like this, right?


    Fang Jueyu walked straight to the conference table and sat in the chairman''s seat, while Charles and Zhuang Ying stood behind him naturally. "Mr. Charles, please tell him who I am!"


    "Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to Mr. Fang Jueyu from Huaxia, who is the true chairman of our Lianhua Group. All the shares I hold, in fact, belong to him. I''m just holding them in trust!" Charles announced loudly.


    To be honest, Charles wasn''t fond of this group of directors. They were the quickest to come during dividend times, but when the company had issues, they shirked their responsibilities. In the capitalists'' minds, some views were deeply ingrained and unchangeable. Most of them looked down on Huaxia people.


    At the Lianhua headquarters, you almost couldn''t see any Huaxia executives, and even if they were on the same level, their salaries and benefits were slightly inferior. Although Charles ordered an end to this practice years ago, he could only change actions, not mindsets.


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    "What? How is this possible?" The directors'' faces changed. Could this young man from Huaxia really be the largest shareholder of this group? Was Charles joking? He''d been sitting in the chairman''s seat for years and never heard of this.


    "What, you don''t believe it?" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly and then glanced at Charles.


    Charles understood immediately. He called his secretary, and within minutes, the secretary brought a stock transfer agreement to the conference room.


    This agreement was always kept ready in Charles'' office, meaning he was prepared to transfer all the shares back to the Fang Family at any time. Without hesitation, Charles signed his name and stamped his seal on the transfer agreement.


    In just a few minutes, Fang Jueyu legitimately became the chairman of this Fortune 500 company.


    "Now, does anyone still doubt it?" Fang Jueyu tossed the document onto the table. Black and white, with signatures and stamps, no one could deny this fact.


    "Very well, since no one doubts it, from now on, I am the chairman of Lianhua!" With 71% ownership, Fang Jueyu held complete control over the company!


    "From now on, I think we need to make some cultural changes in the company!" Fang Jueyu stood, "Let''s return to the issue we just discussed. Who here thought Huaxia wasn''t worthy? Stand up and say it to my face. I''ll admire you for being straightforward!"


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    "What, no one dares to admit it?" Fang Jueyu sneered, "Then I have to say, each and every one of you here is trash!"


    "Mr. Fang, even if you are the company''s chairman, aren''t you being a bit excessive with such words!" the oldest director huffed and said, "I think what was said earlier wasn''t wrong¡ªHuaxia people don''t understand the basics of courtesy!"


    "If you hadn''t said anything, I almost wouldn''t have recognized your voice!" Fang Jueyu laughed. Apparently, this old man was the most vocal earlier.


    "You''re lecturing me about courtesy? Discussing someone''s country behind their back is courtesy? Huaxia has five thousand years of civilization, far more knowledgeable about proper conduct than you," Fang Jueyu retorted mercilessly, "At least we don''t talk trash behind people''s backs!"


    "Hmph! Five thousand years and still a developing country?" the old man retorted sourly. "A hundred years ago, weren''t you at everyone''s mercy?"


    "Seems like you really look down on Huaxia?" Fang Jueyu laughed playfully at him, "When Genghis Khan''s Mongol cavalry swept through Europe, your great-grandfather wasn''t even around!"


    Fang Jueyu thought to himself, had his family not been off the planet at that time, would they have dared to run wild in Huaxia?


    "You''re just a barbaric people. Now is a civilized society, technology is the most important thing. We in England have over one hundred Nobel laureates, what about you?"


    "You want to talk technology with me?" Fang Jueyu chuckled even more, "Without our ancestors inventing paper, you''d still be wiping with wooden sticks and stones!"


    "Crude!" The old man slammed the table.


    "I call it ''spicy language''!" Fang Jueyu replied. "Alright, enough nonsense. Starting now, you''re fired from the board!"


    "What?" the old man was shocked, "You can''t do that. I''m a shareholder too! Even if I''m to be fired, it requires the board''s approval!"


    "Alright, I''m a democratic person. So let''s vote. All in favor of expelling him from the board, raise your hand!"


    But no one raised a hand. Clearly, none of the other shareholders were inclined to side with Chairman Fang Jueyu.


    Fang Jueyu raised his own hand, "Okay, majority rules determined by minority, you''re fired!"


    "You..."


    "What about me? I own 71% of the shares, meaning I have 71% of the voting power. Now, 71% agree to fire you, do you object?" Fang Jueyu brandished the weight of his shareholding, having both majority approval and veto power, "Even if you object, it doesn''t matter!"


    "Haha! Furious or not? This company listens to me, the Huaxia person you all look down on!"


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 Chapter 121 The Queens Manor

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    "Does anyone else have any objections to my decision?" Fang Jueyu fully embraced his role as the boss, "If you don''t want to end up like him, then keep your grievances to yourself!"


    It was the first time this group of directors had encountered such a domineering chairman. He had just taken the position and directly fired a board member. The key point was that he possessed absolute controlling capital, completely autocratic.


    The company''s business performance was excellent, and these directors received hefty dividends every year. Leaving the company now would mean substantial losses, and money obviously trumped pride.


    "Excellent, it seems all of you understand the saying ''a wise man adapts to circumstances.'' However, starting today, I''m setting a new rule!" Fang Jueyu said.


    All the directors perked up their ears to hear what new instructions the new chairman might have.


    "From now on, there will be no racial or ethnic discrimination in my company. Regardless of which country or race, everyone will be treated equally. If any such incidents occur, there will be immediate dismissals without leniency. If someone reports it, I will reward them. Understood?"


    All the directors nodded silently. Although reluctant, the order didn''t affect their interests, so compliance was easy.


    "Mr. Charles, who was that old man just now?" Fang Jueyu asked for further details. Even though he had been expelled from the board, there was no obligation for him to hand over his shares.


    "Oh, he''s a big shot in a venture capital company named Pukar. He owns 8.7% of the company''s shares, making him the most influential among the shareholders."


    "That''s quite significant." The remaining 29% in shares meant he nearly held a third alone, making him quite powerful. "Sister Ying, I don''t know much about stocks. Is there a way to get him to cough up those shares?"


    "Of course, there are many strategies. The most straightforward is a direct acquisition, but he has to be willing to sell."


    "I know that, but with such substantial interests, he has no reason to sell those stocks." Fang Jueyu, lacking financial expertise, was unaware of the ins and outs.


    "Doesn''t he have a venture capital company? As long as we strain his funds nearly to bankruptcy, he''ll naturally need to sell some of his shares to gain liquidity. Leave this little matter to me. With enough money, there''s no market we can''t disrupt. When it comes to money, it''s hard to find opponents for the Fang Family."


    Charles, overhearing their conversation, thought to himself that this young master Fang was indeed decisive and ruthless. The other party had merely insulted Huaxia, and Fang Jueyu''s response was so sharp.


    "Mr. Charles, that Pukar must have left quite a few confidants in the company. Find an opportunity to clean them out. Don''t leave him any chances!" Fang Jueyu added.


    "Yes, young master, I understand."


    "Rip!" Fang Jueyu tore up the stock agreement in his hand. He never intended to reclaim that part of his assets. His only aim was to discipline those shareholders who looked down on Huaxia.


    "You all continue with the meeting!" Fang Jueyu casually grabbed a chair and sat down, assuming the position of an observant audience.


    But those directors had already developed some respect and fear for him. Even if the equity returned to Charles, they were quite clear that the true master of the company was this young man from Huaxia!


    The joint group''s earnings for the year were estimated at over 50 billion euros, with the main profits coming from food and beverages. Based on Fang Jueyu''s share, he received a considerable annual income.


    Yet, that was just a drop in the bucket compared to his assets, indicating that his 500 billion US dollars in liquid assets weren''t really all that much. It felt like he owned half the world''s money.


    "Let''s go, it''s about time. We should head to the venue!" The board meeting was going to extend into the late evening, but Fang Jueyu had another banquet to attend. He wasn''t going by car, but rather by private helicopter.


    The banquet was held in the queen''s private island estate. If he traveled by car and then by boat, it would be too late.


    "Young master, you''ve changed quite a bit recently!" Zhuang Ying remarked suddenly as they walked out of the office building.


    "Really?"


    "Absolutely," Zhuang Ying laughed, "Don''t be mad if I put it a bit bluntly."


    "Go ahead, I''m not mad."


    "When I first met you, you looked like a nouveau riche, giving off a ''diao si'' vibe that money couldn''t conceal."


    "Hahaha, and now?"


    "Now you genuinely have some aristocratic air about you. It seems the teacher I hired for you the other day wasn''t in vain. Your performance and attitude today truly fit a real wealthy person."


    "Actually, I think being a ''diao si'' is quite nice too. As long as I''m happy, why care about others'' opinions?"


    The helicopter landed on a helipad not far from the company. It wasn''t very large, only enough for a few people, and clearly, the car couldn''t be taken along.


    "Sister Ying, please drive my car back. Gu Yi can come with me." It was a high-profile gathering, and it was said no one would bring assistants or bodyguards. If security couldn''t be assured, there really was no point in having the event.


    However, Gu Yi was unlike the average person. He just needed to find a spot near the estate, ready for orders to ensure Fang Jueyu''s safety. That was his mission.


    The helicopter pilot was a young Huaxia man, yet his skills were very proficient. Soon, they arrived over a group of islands.


    "Mr. Fang, there''s also your estate here!" the pilot said.


    "Where is it? I can''t see it," Fang Jueyu scanned the horizon, seeing only lush grass and orchards, and no estate in sight.


    "This is it. The whole island is yours. This is one of the gardens on your estate!"


    Fang Jueyu: "..."


    The helicopter landed at the port of a fairly large island. Numerous private yachts and helicopters gathered there, and the queen arranged transportation here, avoiding a long walk.


    "Mr. Fang, welcome!" A middle-aged man in a suit approached.


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    "Oh, I''m Crowley, Queen Yisha''er''s steward. The queen sent me to welcome you!"


    Having an English butler was a dream for many tycoons, given their often exceptional training and professionalism. To be the queen''s steward was even more prestigious.


    "Gu Yi, you can explore the area nearby!" Fang Jueyu stepped into a special car prepared for him.


    "Understood!" Gu Yi nodded. The island wasn''t very large, and with his capabilities, he could appear by Fang Jueyu''s side at any moment.


    The car stopped in front of a castle-like building. The scale of the gathering was quite grand, with everyone dressed in formal attire. The men were handsome, the women were beautiful, resembling the Cannes Film Festival in grandeur.


    "Mr. Fang!" As Fang Jueyu stood somewhat at a loss, unsure of what to do, someone suddenly called out to him from behind.


    Fang Jueyu turned around and recognized the face he often saw on the Forbes list. It was Jett Hilton, now ranking 16th on the list. But how did he know Fang Jueyu?


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 Chapter 122 You May Not Believe It

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    "Mr. Hilton, you know me?" Fang Jueyu felt a bit flattered. Although the combined wealth of everyone on the Forbes list couldn''t compare to his, his name was nowhere to be found on the list, so logically, no one outside of Huaxia should know him.


    "Hahaha, Mr. Fang, you shouldn''t underestimate your own fame," Hilton laughed, "You''re also underestimating the abilities of foreign journalists. In fact, people have always been keeping an eye on the various circles in Huaxia!"


    You have to know that there are traces of Huaxia people living and studying all over the world. Although these people are abroad, they also pay attention to domestic events, and Fang Jueyu''s series of actions left them dumbfounded.


    With the current information dissemination capabilities of society, Fang Jueyu''s fame naturally spread. Some information may not be known by ordinary people, but for someone like Hilton, it was easy to come across such news.


    "Well, good news never travels far, but bad news travels a thousand miles!" Fang Jueyu awkwardly patted his head.


    "Not necessarily, Mr. Fang. We''ve all heard about your donations of over a hundred billion in support of charity in Huaxia!" Hilton laughed, "The wealth you possess is truly astonishing!"


    It''s not just a thousand bucks. Even if the donation was only a billion, the overwhelming media coverage would be enough to make him a household name, let alone a hundred billion!


    Hilton had calculated that Fang Jueyu''s donation amounted to 220 billion RMB, which was about 31 billion US Dollars. Just this amount alone was enough to place him in the top thirty of the Forbes list, whereas even Hilton''s net worth was barely over 40 billion US Dollars, including fixed assets!


    If someone had that much money, would they give it all away? That was almost impossible, and upon thinking this through, it wasn''t hard to guess that Fang Jueyu''s net worth was far beyond 31 billion US Dollars!


    "Hahaha, I didn''t want to show off so much either," Fang Jueyu hadn''t thought much about it when he made the donation. Who knew that when that group of internet trolls attacked him, those charitable organizations would stand up for him.


    "I believe the next issue of Forbes magazine should feature your name, Mr. Fang!"


    "Huh? Really?" Fang Jueyu was taken aback.


    "It''s not surprising. Since such a wealthy individual like you exists in the world, those people will quickly estimate your wealth and publish it!"


    "Hah, I don''t even know my own net worth; if they can figure it out, that would be a surprise!" Fang Jueyu snorted.


    Hilton''s expression visibly froze for a moment, as it was the first time in his life he''d heard such bold words.


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    However, Hilton never imagined that the son of "that person," whom countless wealthy people wanted to learn about, was standing right in front of him now.


    "Mr. Fang, do you also know Queen Yisha''er?" The people who were invited to this event had all received personal invitations from Queen Yisha''er herself.


    "Oh, the elders in my family have some connections with the Queen," Fang Jueyu said.


    "I see, it seems Mr. Fang''s family is quite extraordinary as well," Hilton wasn''t surprised at all. Otherwise, what could make a 20-year-old young man possess such astonishing wealth?


    "Is this Mr. Fang''s first time attending such a banquet?"


    "You noticed?" Fang Jueyu was a bit embarrassed, even though he''d hurriedly learned a lot about etiquette; this was his first time at such a social event, and he indeed felt a bit at a loss alone.


    "I just happened to come by myself as well. How about I accompany you, Mr. Fang?" Hilton had his own little agenda. Getting to know Fang Jueyu could only bring advantages, not disadvantages, for him.


    "I''d love that!" With someone alongside him, Fang Jueyu wouldn''t feel so awkward.


    The banquet was held in an open-air garden in the center of the castle. Gradually, the surroundings became brightly lit, and people were mingling, while Queen Yisha''er would be coming at seven when the banquet officially started. With half an hour left until the banquet''s start, Fang Jueyu and Hilton found a spot to enjoy a drink.


    About a few hundred people were present today, mostly royalty from England, renowned moguls from around the world, and world-class famous movie stars.


    The circle of upper-class individuals wasn''t too large, as many had business dealings and collaborations. While sitting there, many people came over to greet Hilton, and quite a few even recognized Fang Jueyu. It seemed not a few had done their homework on him.


    "There are quite a few beauties, aren''t there!" Although Fang Jueyu wasn''t a philanderer, appreciating beauty is human nature. He preferred to look at these beauties with admiration and appreciation rather than a gaze filled with greed and aggression.


    "See that one over there? That''s Elcel from Turkey, ranked first on the global beauties list!" Hilton pointed at the beauty in the sea-blue gown not too far away, "And that''s Watson; I''m sure you''ve seen her films, and there''s Selena!"


    Hilton grinned cheekily as he moved closer to Fang Jueyu''s ear: "She''s quite a treat!"


    "And there''s Angelina. During the Queen''s birthday two years ago, we fooled around in the restroom for more than half an hour!"


    "And..."


    Fang Jueyu''s eyes widened, thinking to himself, you''re a globally recognized tycoon, how could you suddenly become so sleazy?


    "Hahaha, we''re all men, what''s there to be surprised about," Hilton patted Fang Jueyu''s shoulder, "Don''t let their untouchable goddess appearances fool you. Once they realize your wealth, they''ll be all over you!"


    "Uh..."


    "Some of these actresses only have their looks and bodies. Why do you think the Queen invited them to such social events? Hahahaha!" Seeing Fang Jueyu''s inexperienced look, Hilton laughed heartily.


    "Hahaha, host, you look so shocked!" Little Yi teased, "Your father has attended countless such banquets, believe it or not; during his time, he had six out of ten world-class beautiful women! Of course, he was only interested physically, otherwise, Miss Cao Lan would''ve sliced him up."


    "Damn!" Fang Jueyu showed a look of contempt, "So my dad was a big philanderer, huh!" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 123 Shield

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    "Oh? The Queen is here!" Hilton stood up.


    The Queen''s personal wealth was less than 1 billion US dollars. In terms of net worth, she couldn''t compare to Hilton, but one must know that the entire wealth of the England Royal Family was calculated in the hundreds of billions, and the connections that the mere title of the royal family could mobilize were unmatched by a billionaire ranked 16th on Forbes.


    All eyes focused on the Queen, who was surrounded by a group of handsome princes and beautiful royal princesses. She smiled and greeted everyone with a grace that only true nobility possessed.


    She walked through the crowd, seemingly heading in a certain direction, and then approached Fang Jueyu, giving him a hug.


    "It''s an honor to see you here, Mr. Fang!"


    "With an invitation from Her Majesty the Queen, I certainly didn''t dare not come," Fang Jueyu replied with a smile.


    "Make sure to have a great time and enjoy tonight. You are the most distinguished guest here today."


    "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty. I will," Fang Jueyu said politely.


    Hilton, beside Fang Jueyu, showed a hint of surprise on his face. Though others might not hear it clearly due to the distance, he heard it loud and clear. Did Queen Yisha''er imply that Fang Jueyu was the highest-ranking person here today?


    "Who is he?" Soon, numerous invited guests began whispering among themselves. Although they had all received invitations from the Queen, in terms of treatment, they were left far behind by Fang Jueyu.


    "I know that young man from Huaxia. Someone posted about it on Facebook. I think his name is Fang Jueyu."


    "Yeah, I heard that some time ago, over there in Huaxia, it was revealed that this young man donated billions of RMB to various charity foundations under his name!"


    "What? Wouldn''t that be hundreds of billions of US dollars? Where did he get so much money? And donating so much, has he gone mad?"


    "Fang Jueyu? I''ve never heard of someone by that name on the Forbes list?"


    ...


    "Queen, with your actions, you''re putting me in the spotlight," Fang Jueyu joked with the Queen.


    "Can''t Mr. Fang handle such a small scene?" The Queen laughed. "The once high-profile Fang Huai was much more ostentatious than you," she added. "By the way, I invited many beautiful ladies from Asia today. If Mr. Fang is interested, feel free to have some fun with them!"


    The Queen glanced in a certain direction, and Fang Jueyu immediately noticed many familiar faces gathered around a table. There were famous actresses from the Sun Country like Mizuhara Rimi, Hashimoto Kanako, and Ayase Haruka, as well as stars from Greater Korea like Jang Jihyun and Lin Yun''er.


    "Even the Queen..." Fang Jueyu seemed to want to complain, but considering her apparent willingness to gift her granddaughters to his bed, he found it easier to understand.


    "You all are young people, I understand! My manor has many nice rooms. If needed, just ask my butler directly!" The Queen left a meaningful look and then moved to the center of the venue.


    "Mr. Fang, you seem quite familiar with the Queen?" Hilton finally seized the chance to speak up, paying no mind to the Queen''s lengthy formalities which he hadn''t listened to.


    "Actually, this is only my second time meeting the Queen," Fang Jueyu said truthfully, "but it seems that my elders have helped the England Royal Family a lot in the past, so they''re probably quite familiar."


    "Impressive!" Hilton gave a thumbs-up. Having the capability to aid a royal family through difficult times was not something an ordinary billionaire could achieve. "Mr. Fang, can you share a bit, just how much wealth do you have?"


    "To be honest, I don''t know either," Fang Jueyu said with a pained expression. "I heard that Mr. Hilton''s two siblings together own 50% of the Hilton Group''s shares, right?"


    "Yes, why?" This portion of the shares was left by their deceased father, and it was by owning the 50% of the Hilton Group that the three siblings ranked 16th to 18th on the Forbes list.


    "Let''s put it this way, 45% of the remaining 50% of Hilton Group''s shares belong to me!"


    "What?" Hilton''s expression changed immediately. He knew very well that a portion of the remaining 50% of the group was privately owned, with a significant portion held by various venture capital companies. How could it belong to Fang Jueyu?


    "Oh, those venture capital companies are actually mine, just under someone else''s name."


    Hilton''s heart was thrown into turmoil. With just 50% of the group shares, the three siblings made it to the top 20 of the list. If Fang Jueyu alone owned 45%, wouldn''t that be sky-high? S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wait, you don''t just have this, do you?" Hilton suddenly thought of a terrifying possibility.


    "I own 51% of Waigu Company, 39% of Amazon, not much of Microsoft, just 25%..."


    "Stop, stop!" Hilton found it increasingly bizarre as Fang Jueyu spoke. "Are you joking? With such assets, you''d already be the world''s richest man!"


    "Well... there''s nothing I can do if you don''t believe me." Fang Jueyu really couldn''t provide evidence for such an enormous amount of wealth, and did he even care for the title of the world''s richest man?


    The Queen finally finished her lengthy formalities as she had to prepare for her birthday party the day after tomorrow. She left first, while the princes and princesses stayed, joining this rare gathering.


    "Never mind, you can donate over 30 billion US dollars, you''re certainly richer than me," Hilton decided not to dwell on it. "Want me to introduce you to a few friends? They''re on the Forbes list as well. Knowing more people won''t hurt."


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu picked up his glass and walked toward another table with Hilton.


    "Mr. Fang, care for a drink?" At this moment, Princess Silet approached Fang Jueyu. Today, she was dressed more formally than last time, exuding noble elegance and beauty.


    "Oh? Hahaha!" Seeing this, Hilton made no attempt to be a third wheel. "Mr. Fang, you chat with the princess first, I''ll come back for you later!"


    As he left, Hilton threw Fang Jueyu an encouraging glance.


    "Princess, you''re making me a target of envy for many men around here!" Fang Jueyu could already feel the hostility directed his way from all around. As the most beautiful princess of the England Royal Family, Silet had considerable allure, and there were not a few suitors present.


    "I don''t care. Who asked you to embarrass me that day?" Silet whispered into Fang Jueyu''s ear, making them appear exceptionally close to outsiders.


    "Seems like the princess really wants to test my car''s suspension system?" Fang Jueyu wasn''t afraid of Silet''s move. A man never loses in such matters, "Too bad I didn''t bring that car today!"


    "But Queen Yisha''er told me her manor has plenty of good rooms. Does the princess want to..."


    "Pfft! Rogue!" At Fang Jueyu''s blatant tease, Princess Silet blushed.


    "Hahaha!" Seeing the princess flustered, Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but laugh. Trying such tricks on him? What, did she think he was some inexperienced young mage?


    "Fang Jueyu, do me a favor!" Suddenly the princess''s expression showed a hint of disgust, as if she saw someone she particularly didn''t want to meet. "There''s someone really annoying coming over; help me get rid of him, and I won''t hold your teasing against you!"


    "Oh? You want me as a shield?" Fang Jueyu noticed a young man with slicked-back hair walking over and understood immediately.


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 Chapter 124 I am a Civilized Person

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    "Wait, I haven''t agreed yet!" Princess Silet quickly linked her arm with Fang Jueyu''s.


    "Stop talking nonsense, are you a man or not?"


    "Of course I''m a man, do you want me to prove it to you?" Fang Jueyu retorted.


    When the young man with slicked-back hair saw Princess Silet holding Fang Jueyu''s arm, his eyes immediately filled with vigilance and hostility. Although he quickly hid it, Fang Jueyu still caught it with his sharp perception.


    "He''s Jenas, the son of Prince Geer of the Sailuoke Kingdom in Europe. He''s been pursuing me, but I''ve never really paid him any attention," Princess Silet whispered.


    In Europe, intermarriage between various royal families was quite common, especially for someone like Princess Silet, who was the primary target for young royals across Europe.


    Jenas had been ardently pursuing Princess Silet for three years, but her standards were way higher than a typical princess, and she completely ignored his advances. However, due to etiquette and their identities, Jenas never did anything too excessive.


    Now, seeing Princess Silet being so cozy with a kid from Huaxia, how could he tolerate it? Although the boy seemed to be very close with Queen Yisha''er, making him look foolish and keeping him away from Princess Silet in the future shouldn''t be a problem, right?


    The Sailuoke Kingdom was a prosperous and developed country in Europe, so in the European royal circles, Jenas held a high status that many others wouldn''t want to conflict with.


    "Long time no see, Princess Silet!" Jenas said with a smile. Handsome and with his background, he was enough to make many female celebrities at the party flock to him.


    "Yes, long time no see, Jenas." Out of politeness, Princess Silet reluctantly clinked glasses with Jenas.


    "Aren''t you going to introduce this gentleman?" Jenas asked.


    "Oh, this is my boyfriend, Fang Jueyu," Princess Silet said without batting an eye.


    Jenas''s face changed. He hadn''t expected Princess Silet to admit it so bluntly. He suppressed his inner anger and still managed to smile gracefully, "I''ve never heard that you were dating someone."


    "Well, now you know?" Princess Silet tightened her grip on Fang Jueyu''s arm and even intentionally rubbed her ample chest against his arm, "The Fang Family of Huaxia has been friends with us for generations, we''ve known each other for a long time."


    "I''m sorry, I''m not her boyfriend. I''m just a stand-in Princess Silet found on the spot," to their surprise, Fang Jueyu sold out Princess Silet directly, "Please continue your conversation, I won''t interrupt!"


    Fang Jueyu hadn''t intended to play the role of a stand-in from the start. He didn''t want to be entangled with a princess, nor did he want any trouble. He wasn''t afraid of trouble, but he hated being hassled.


    "He''s not playing by the rules!" Princess Silet stomped her foot in frustration. If she wanted a stand-in, plenty of willing guys could line up a hundred meters long, more than enough to block a rocket.


    Yet Fang Jueyu, who seemed to voluntarily step up, gave her no face and just walked away like that. Could he still call himself a man?


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    "Didn''t I say already? If you want to know if I''m a man, come to my room tonight and you''ll know!" Fang Jueyu clinked glasses with Jenas, who was dumbstruck and clueless about what just happened, "Buddy, go ahead, I won''t disturb you."


    "Princess Silet, even if you want to reject me, you don''t have to find such a Huaxia wimp, do you?" Jenas obviously thought his background scared Fang Jueyu away.


    Though he noticed the closeness between the queen and Fang Jueyu, the Fang Family didn''t seem like such a big deal.


    "What did you just say?" Fang Jueyu suddenly stopped in his tracks.


    He hadn''t planned to get involved in Princess Silet and this Jenas''s business, but that "Huaxia wimp" remark made it impossible for him to just walk away.


    "I said you''re a wimp, and all you Huaxia people are wimps. Got any problem with that?" Jenas cared nothing for this being a very formal occasion.


    Though a prince''s son, Jenas had spent two years in the military, besides his noble aura, he also had the brashness of a soldier, having at times gotten into fights at some banquets.


    "Take it back and apologize to me, and I might overlook it!" In the past, Fang Jueyu would''ve probably kicked him, but he had to give the queen some face, causing trouble here would undeniably embarrass her.


    "I''d like to see how you pursue this," Jenas showed no signs of apologizing. Even though Fang Jueyu was just a stand-in, having intimate contact with Princess Silet was a fact, and this alone was intolerable for him.


    "Fang Jueyu, don''t!" Princess Silet immediately blocked him, "Jenas served two years in the military, you can''t beat him."


    "Who said I''m going to fight him?" Fang Jueyu had no intention of getting into a brawl. Even though his physical condition was twice enhanced, a military-trained guy might not be a sure-win for him. Fang Jueyu understood what avoiding unnecessary trouble meant.


    "I am a civilized person. A civilized person should resolve things with civilized methods!"


    Fang Jueyu took out his phone and dialed Zhuang Ying''s number, "Hello, Sister Xiaoying, got a question, do you know what resource the Sailuoke Kingdom is most scarce in?"


    "The Sailuoke Kingdom has a high import volume, if there''s a particularly crucial resource, it''d probably be something like oil. Why?"


    "Oh, nothing major, one of a prince''s sons here is giving me a hard time. In that case, I plan to cut off their oil supply, should be no problem, right?" Fang Jueyu recalled having a stepmother who controlled the worldwide energy industry.


    "That part of the business is managed by Miss Hai Wei''er; you''d need to contact her directly."


    "What? Dad got involved with a foreigner too?" Fang Jueyu was dumbfounded, the name didn''t sound Huaxian at all.


    "Hai Wei''er is Icelandic, your dad met her while watching the aurora there once," Little Yi explained.


    "Alright, seems my dad doesn''t even spare foreigners," Fang Jueyu grumbled, "Guess I''ll reach out to her myself."


    ...


    In the Saudi Kingdom''s palace, King Yinben Saudi was hosting a very important guest. As one of the world''s richest countries in oil reserves, oil had brought them immense wealth, but few knew that the land had a master a few centuries ago.


    It''s an all-generation story passed down by the Saudi family that the true owner of this kingdom was an ancient oriental family that conquered this land centuries ago, but they haven''t returned for a long time.


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    "Mr. Iben, your dates here are truly delicious," Hai Wei''er, an elegant woman full of Western grace in her demeanor, spoke with charm.


    "If you like them, Miss Hai Wei''er, I''ll have some prepared for you to take back. After all, what belongs to this country is also yours," the Saudi King said flatteringly.


    "Hahaha, in that case, I won''t be courteous." Hai Wei''er enjoyed the cuisine while inwardly cursing a certain man.


    "This treacherous rascal, always dumping messes on me and making me manage these obscure industries, am I not having it tough enough?"


    She had just silently cursed when a retinue approached; her aura was identical to Gu Yi''s, but she was a woman.


    "Miss Hai Wei''er, your phone call!"


    "Who could it be? I''m not answering! I''m in a bad mood!" Hai Wei''er grumbled.


    "Miss, it''s that special number."


    "Hm?" Hai Wei''er straightened her posture. Not just her, her other "sisters" also retained a number given to them by Fang Huai many years ago, "Seems like this young lad''s gotten himself in trouble!"


    In her eyes was affection, and a tad of envy as she took the call, "Ah, clearly not my own, yet I have to treat them like they are, life''s hard!"


    "Hello?" Hai Wei''er remembered seeing Fang Jueyu as a baby in swaddling.


    A distressed voice came from the other end of the line: "Stepmom, someone''s bullying me!"


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 Chapter 125 Double it for Him

    That "stepmom" call left Hai Wei''er completely baffled. It was the first time Fang Jueyu had reached out to her on his own. Although Hai Wei''er had watched Fang Jueyu grow up, calling her "stepmom" seemed way too familiar, didn''t it?


    Fang Huai, having undergone potential development, had long surpassed ordinary human limits. Strictly speaking, he was now different from regular humans¡ªan evolved, superior superhuman.


    Yet the Creator was fair. The greatest advantage weaker creatures possessed was rapid reproduction, and the higher the creature''s level, the more challenging their propagation.


    Take mice, for example. As mammals, they can complete a reproductive cycle in 21 days, producing 6 to 8 litters a year, with 5 to 10 offspring each time. Humans, being more advanced, reproduce much slower, and the more advanced the creature, the longer the cycle.


    Fang Huai and his women enjoyed long lives, unimaginable power, and capabilities, but at the cost of more difficult reproduction.


    It wasn''t that Fang Huai''s reproductive abilities were impaired; it just took about twenty years to have a high chance of producing a certain quantity of high-quality reproductive cells. Since Cao Lan and Fang Huai were the first couple, their first child naturally belonged to them.


    But this didn''t affect the other four women''s feelings toward Fang Jueyu. They also regarded him as their child, choosing not to appear after he grew up for fear of affecting his development.


    This was why when Fang Huai left Earth, he felt comfortable entrusting Fang Jueyu to their care.


    "Xiao Yu? What''s going on? If you''ve been wronged, feel free to tell your stepmom!" Hai Wei''er had been entrusted with the important task of watching over Fang Jueyu. If they couldn''t even manage this, they''d have no face to meet Fang Huai when he returned to Earth.


    "It''s no big deal," Fang Jueyu said brazenly, "I just attended Queen Yisha''er''s banquet today and was insulted by some prince''s son from the Sailuoke Kingdom. I''m part of the Fang Family. We don''t bully anyone, but we also can''t be bullied by others, right?"


    "Someone insulted you? Didn''t Zhuang Xinyan arrange bodyguards for you?" Hai Wei''er was immediately furious upon hearing that Fang Jueyu had been bullied. "Why not have someone just flatten that Sailuoke Kingdom prince''s residence?"


    "No need, no need!" Fang Jueyu broke out in a cold sweat. He never expected his stepmom to have such a fiery temper and murderous intent. If he really did that, wouldn''t he make the headlines worldwide the next day?


    "We''re in a society ruled by law now, no need for all the fighting. Teach them a lesson, isn''t that enough?" S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What do you want to do?" Hai Wei''er sensed that Fang Jueyu had his own plans. "Just tell me. If your stepmom can help, I''ll definitely make it happen for you!"


    "I heard that the Sailuoke Kingdom heavily relies on imported oil every year, is that right?" Fang Jueyu knew about a few oil wells but understood that such an industrial giant consumed an enormous amount of natural resources annually, far more than its domestic production.


    "Yes, they used to import from Iran, but now the United States seems to be restricting their oil exports, so over 50% of their imports are from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the remainder dispersed."


    "Stepmom, can we control those export shares?" Fang Jueyu asked tentatively.


    "Hahaha, Xiao Yu, you have no idea how powerful our family is. In global energy trade, if I say ''no,'' not a single deal can go through!" Hai Wei''er spoke with immense confidence.


    "You want to control the Sailuoke Kingdom''s oil imports?" Hai Wei''er had caught on to Fang Jueyu''s intentions.


    Truth be told, Hai Wei''er had long been bored with Earth''s affairs. She would love to explore other worlds with Fang Huai and the others. She only stayed behind to care for Fang Jueyu and safeguard their Earthly venture. International wars and trade wars seemed like child''s play to her.


    Influencing a nation''s oil exports could trigger a butterfly effect internationally, but Hai Wei''er didn''t mind as long as Fang Jueyu was happy.


    "I''m currently with the King of Saudi Arabia. Why not tell him directly? I know you Fang-family folks have a magical heirloom that allows you to understand their language, so normal communication shouldn''t be an issue."


    "You know about that too!" Fang Jueyu was surprised. It seemed like his dad shared everything with his women, even aware of little Yi''s existence. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Mr. Iben, I might need your help with something," Hai Wei''er directly told the King of Saudi Arabia.


    "Of course, Miss Hai Wei''er is a distinguished guest in our country. Just let us know what you need, and we''ll do our utmost to assist you," the King of Saudi Arabia replied respectfully.


    "It''s like this. My husband''s son encountered some trouble, so we''d like you to help resolve it," Hai Wei''er said, handing over the phone to him.


    Iben''s heart skipped a beat. He knew that Hai Wei''er was merely a representative for the true landowner. Her husband was the real authority, so the young person he was about to converse with must hold even more significance than Hai Wei''er.


    "Mr. Fang, I am Iben, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Is there anything you need me to do?"


    "Whoa, this is quite impressive," Fang Jueyu didn''t expect that a call to his stepmom would put him directly in touch with the King of Saudi Arabia.


    "Er, Mr. Iben, I would like to know if the Sailuoke Kingdom imports its oil from your country?"


    "Yes, more than 50% of the Sailote Kingdom''s oil is imported from us," Iben replied. Sailote Kingdom was a major import nation; he was well aware of this fact. "Is there an issue you''d like us to address?"


    "A prince''s son from the Sailote royal family has offended me!" Fang Jueyu stated bluntly.


    "Oh, that''s easy. Since they have offended Mr. Fang, we will stop exporting oil to their country!" Iben agreed without a moment''s hesitation. It was an opportunity to appease the Fang Family, and this small task was unbelievably simple for him.


    "You''re stopping it entirely?" Fang Jueyu didn''t expect Iben to be this ruthless.


    The Sailote Kingdom''s demand for oil was unquestionable. Losing 50% of their import would likely send them into panic, severely impacting their economic and industrial development.


    "No need, we should still earn what we can!" Fang Jueyu grinned slyly. "Let''s not give them any reason to blame us, but about the price..."


    "Mr. Fang, I understand. I''ll increase the export price by 50%. How does that sound?"


    "Not enough! Double it!" Fang Jueyu decided to strike hard. "If the Sailote Kingdom asks why, just tell them to ask that fool named Jenas."


    "As you wish, Mr. Fang, I''ll get someone on it immediately!" Iben promptly agreed.


    "Great!" Fang Jueyu was very satisfied. He could already imagine how colorful Jenas''s expression would be.


    Iben returned the phone to Hai Wei''er, then instructed his subordinate, who nodded and left, presumably to make the necessary arrangements.


    "How about it, Xiao Yu, everything sorted?" Hai Wei''er asked.


    "Yeah, I''ve asked Mr. Iben to double the price of oil sold to the Sailote Kingdom. I bet that guy will soon come crying, begging me for forgiveness!" Fang Jueyu chuckled.


    "You''re just as bad as your dad!" Hai Wei''er said, with a face full of doting affection. "Alright, I might get busy soon. If you''re ever free, feel free to drop by. I''m usually in Dubai when I''m not traveling all over. Just contact my assistant."


    "Alright, you take care!" Fang Jueyu didn''t feel any sense of distance with Hai Wei''er, having no idea how his dad managed to make so many women so loyal to him.


    Fang Jueyu''s call lasted nearly ten minutes, and Jenas was already starting to get bored. He originally thought Fang Jueyu was going to make a move against him, but it turned out to be just a phone call.


    "Monkey of Huaxia, are you crying to your family?" Jenas sneered.


    Fang Jueyu raised his glass to the moon and poured another full one, making an arc on the ground toward Jenas, and shot him a look of pity.


    "A toast to the moon, and a toast to the prince!"

 Chapter 126 You cant be incapable, right?

    "Prince Jenas, when the time comes to seek my help, please show a little more sincerity." Fang Jueyu left this ambiguous remark, then walked away with his glass in hand. The people around were left with puzzled expressions, thinking a conflict was about to erupt, but how did it end so inconsequentially?


    "Seek your help? Hmph!" Jenas snorted coldly. It seemed he didn''t catch the underlying meaning in Fang Jueyu''s words, nor did he understand any of the exchange between him and the King of Saudi Arabia earlier.


    Given the circumstances, Princess Silet decided not to continue her conversation with Jenas. She quickly caught up with Fang Jueyu, apparently intrigued by his recent phone call.


    "Fang Jueyu, did I just hear you speaking Saudi?"


    "Yeah." Fang Jueyu nodded. With Little Yi around, Fang Jueyu wouldn''t misspeak even in Namekian.


    "You even speak Saudi!" Silet said enviously. "I thought you only knew how to goof around! So what was that phone call about? And you said Jenas would definitely come to seek your help; did you do something?"


    "Oh, it''s nothing major; I just asked the King of Saudi Arabia to double the oil price when selling to the Sailote Kingdom from now on!" Fang Jue said casually, unaware of how such a statement could affect those who heard it.


    "Are you kidding?" Silet knew Fang Jueyu had deep connections, which was evident from her grandmother Queen Yisha''er''s attitude, but dealings in state oil exports weren''t simple trade issues. How could he make the King of Saudi Arabia obey with just a few words?


    "Whether I''m kidding or not, you''ll know in a few days." Fang Jueyu smiled. "I''m not someone to leave quietly after suffering a loss."


    ...


    Almost simultaneously, in the Kingdom of Sailuoke, Minister of Energy Ludewi suddenly received a call from Saudi Arabia. The time zones between the two countries were different, with Saudi Arabia being several hours behind, so it must have been urgent to call at this hour.


    "Hello, this is Ludewi!" Ludewi took the phone from his assistant.


    "Minister Ludewi, here''s the situation: I wanted to notify you that starting today, the price of oil we export to the Sailote Kingdom will be doubled."


    "What?" Ludewi, who was feeling a bit sleepy, suddenly became alert when he heard this message. The Sailote Kingdom imports half of its oil from Saudi Arabia, amounting to a substantial sum. Doubling the cost would visibly burden both the Ministry of Energy and the entire nation.


    "Why? Is there a problem with the oil wells?" Recently, there hadn''t been any major international developments, so Ludewi thought perhaps an issue in oil production had increased costs, prompting the price hike.


    Such incidents had occurred before, but the increase had never been as extreme as 100%.


    "The King only told me one thing: ask a Prince named Jenas for the details. I don''t know anything else," added the Saudi representative. "Of course, you are free to reject the price, in which case you''ll need to find new import channels!"


    Ludewi hung up the phone with a stunned expression, "Prince Jenas? Could he have offended some Saudi noble?"


    He thought for a long time but could only come up with this explanation. He immediately dialed the president''s phone number, realizing the significance of this news needed presidential attention...


    "Mr. Fang, you''re back?" Hilton was chatting with a few other wealthy individuals when he saw Fang Jueyu approaching. "I thought you were going to have a delightful night with Princess Silet!"


    The earlier conflict had been brief and discreet, so Hilton hadn''t noticed.


    "What''s delightful, really; it was almost ruined!" Fang Jueyu grumbled.


    "Oh? Could someone have been foolish enough to upset Mr. Fang?" Though unaware of the details and the person involved, Hilton knew there were only a few at this event capable of offending Fang Jueyu, and surely he wouldn''t be the unlucky one. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Come on, let''s not let those unpleasant events spoil our fun tonight. Let me introduce you to a few friends!" Hilton said, a bit nonchalantly. "Mr. Arnold and Mr. Slim, they are among the top ten richest individuals globally, and we conduct many business transactions together!"


    "Gentlemen, this young man is Fang Jueyu from Huaxia, and I''m sure you''ve heard of him¡ªhe''s the one who recently donated over 30 billion US Dollars!" Hilton introduced.


    "Mr. Fang, you''re indeed young!" Arnold and Slim, hearing Hilton''s introduction, didn''t put on airs. Though Fang Jueyu was young, his wealth certainly qualified him as their peer.


    "Mr. Arnold, long time no see!" They barely exchanged a few words when a subtle fragrance wafted over from nearby. A group of female Asian celebrities approached, whom Fang Jueyu had seen earlier. Unexpectedly, their English was quite good too.


    "Oh, Ms. Mizuhara, haha," Arnold laughed. "Ms. Mizuhara Rimi, everyone should know her; she''s currently one of our brand ambassadors in Asia!"


    "Hehe, it''s only because Mr. Arnold values me," Mizuhara Rimi said with a smile. "We''re not too familiar with this place; would you mind if we joined you for a drink or two?"


    "Of course, with the company of such beautiful ladies, tonight''s event will surely be more delightful."


    Fang Jueyu noticed Hilton''s wandering eyes on Ayase Haruka.


    "Mr. Fang, you''re all Asians; you should get to know each other better!" Hilton casually moved and nudged Hashimoto Kanako closer to Fang Jueyu.


    It had to be said, these old men were pretty crafty. With women joining the conversation, the topics expanded beyond just business, especially with Hilton, whose witty remarks surprised Fang Jueyu.


    "You guys continue chatting; Ms. Ayase said she''d like to take a stroll nearby¡ªI''ll accompany her!" Hilton announced suddenly, and Fang Jueyu could tell the old man was getting restless. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    Judging by Ayase Haruka''s demeanor, she seemed quite willing. It turned out, in this world, with enough money, most things were achievable, and Fang Jueyu now believed the racy comments Hilton made earlier were genuine.


    "Haha, you''re still the same!" Arnold and Slim seemed well aware of Hilton''s nature.


    "Mr. Fang, I''d like to explore this estate as well," Hashimoto Kanako suddenly whispered to Fang Jueyu. "I''m a bit afraid of the dark; could you accompany me?"


    "This..." Fang Jueyu was momentarily stunned by the direct invitation.


    "Haha, Mr. Fang, you can''t be like this!" Seeing Fang Jueyu''s embarrassed state, Arnold and Slim started teasing him. They leaned in and whispered, "You''re not incapable, are you?"


    "You''re the ones who aren''t capable! It''s just a tour of the estate!" A man can take anything but being called incapable.

 Chapter 127 I Am a Decent Person

    The queen''s estate was enormous. Although it didn''t cover the entire island, it was almost as large as Jiangnan University. The central area featured castle-like buildings, and the surrounding areas consisted of orchards, farmland, and some relatively desolate spots.


    While the banquet area was brightly lit and bustling, other parts of the estate felt quite deserted.


    Hashimoto Kanako was very short. Standing next to Fang Jueyu, she looked like a daughter with her father. However, as the "lolita goddess" in the hearts of countless otakus, to say she held no attraction for Fang Jueyu would be nonsense unless he wasn''t a man at all.


    "I heard that Mr. Fang is a very famous philanthropist in Huaxia!" Hashimoto Kanako had various business collaborations in Huaxia, as well as many friends there. From them, she had heard of a very young tycoon, but she hadn''t expected to meet Fang Jueyu here.


    As an entertainer, regardless of the country, social status was never that high. In the eyes of true big shots, many female stars were seen as playthings. In fact, they were often arranged to dine and drink with big figures, with many choices beyond their control.


    Hashimoto Kanako, a former child star, was relatively sheltered for various reasons. At twenty, she hadn''t yet experienced those events, but having been in this entertainment whirlpool for long, she knew these matters were inevitable. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Invited by Queen Yisha''er of England to this premiere gathering, she naturally had hopes of finding a strong backer. Her companions, Mizuhara Rimi and Ayase Haruka, shared the same goal. Landing any connection could potentially spare them from such a fate in the future.


    Surprisingly, she encountered Fang Jueyu here, an Asian billionaire. Naturally, Hashimoto Kanako was more inclined to get closer.


    "To be honest, I wouldn''t call myself a philanthropist. When I did those things, I never intended for them to become public," Fang Jueyu said with a smile. "It''s just because someone wanted to tarnish my reputation for certain objectives. The charity folks couldn''t stand it, so they spoke up for me."


    "That''s still amazing. No one has ever made such a large donation without wanting recognition," Hashimoto Kanako said, playing with her skirt. "With Mr. Fang being such an outstanding person, there must be many wonderful girls around you?"


    Fang Jueyu glanced down at Hashimoto Kanako, thinking, Why did she drag him into this dim spot unless she aimed to do something indescribable? Why suddenly shift to such earnest questions?


    "I already have a girlfriend, so I don''t pay much attention to others."


    To be honest, Fang Jueyu was a normal man, and after being with Guo Xinyu, he had transformed from a boy to a man. At this age, which young man wasn''t full of energy? Having thoughts about beautiful women was perfectly natural.


    He wasn''t a saint¡ªhe had also watched some adult films before, which wasn''t a secret. If he were still single, he wouldn''t mind something with Hashimoto Kanako, or even more people.


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    Though Xiao Yi said his mindset would eventually change, so far, Fang Jueyu wasn''t going to act that way.


    "That''s unfortunate," Hashimoto Kanako said, disappointed upon hearing Fang Jueyu''s words, but she didn''t seem ready to give up. Some mundane norms only constrained ordinary people.


    Clearly, Fang Jueyu wasn''t ordinary. For example, Mr. Hilton might showcase only one wife, but there were likely undisclosed women behind the scenes.


    Hashimoto Kanako wasn''t overly ambitious. She just wanted to find a pillar of support, nothing more.


    "Mr. Fang, what do you think of the girls from Sun Country?" Hashimoto Kanako asked with a flirtatious look.


    "Sun Country''s girls, huh," Fang Jueyu indeed had an affinity for girls from the Sun Country. "My dad used to say, Choose Huaxia chefs, English butlers, and Sun Country wives!"


    "Mr. Fang, your father is quite amusing."


    "Amusing? More like an old pervert!" challenged Fang Jueyu inwardly.


    "I don''t require much, nor do I want anything," Hashimoto Kanako suddenly wrapped her arm around Fang Jueyu, even daringly pressing her body against his without warning.


    "What the hell, that''s bold!" Fang Jueyu froze as he felt a hand on his thigh.


    "Shall we... find another place?" Hashimoto Kanako looked up at him, her face surely blushing if not for the night''s cover.


    "This..." Fang Jueyu was momentarily at a loss for an exit strategy. Walking away might result in doubt about his capabilities, but if he engaged, it would surely betray Guo Xinyu.


    "Gu Yi! Come out, help me!" Fang Jueyu shouted internally, hoping Gu Yi would appear to assist him promptly.


    Suddenly, he felt the soft body collapse into his embrace as Hashimoto Kanako fainted. And there Gu Yi was, appearing almost magically at his side.


    "My god, how did you know?" Fang Jueyu confirmed he hadn''t spoken aloud.


    "It''s not difficult, sir. As long as you need my assistance, I can sense it," Gu Yi said calmly.


    "Oh, damn, can you read my thoughts? Wouldn''t that mean all my secrets are exposed to you?" Fang Jueyu felt his secrets were nonexistent before Gu Yi.


    "Rest assured, sir. As a qualified Guardian, I wouldn''t invade your mind uninvited. I can capture some mental signals you emit when in need of help, allowing me to arrive immediately," Gu Yi explained.


    "Phew, that''s good!" Fang Jueyu sighed with relief.


    "But sir, such a beautiful woman has thrown herself at you, and you''re really going to do nothing?"


    "Puh! I''m a decent person! I''m not the pervert my dad is!" Fang Jueyu asserted righteously.


    "I won''t disclose anything to Ms. Guo. My loyalty lies wholly with you," Gu Yi insisted.


    "Still, it''s not right!" Fang Jueyu picked up Hashimoto Kanako. "Find her a place to get some rest!"


    "Yes, sir. What about you?"


    "I''ll continue attending the event!" Fang Jueyu began walking toward the orchard.


    "Sir, the event is that way. That''s the orchard," Gu Yi reminded him.


    "I know!" Fang Jueyu growled angrily. "I can''t just return like this, can I? Wouldn''t Mr. Hilton and the others mock me as a ''five-second man''?"


    "So you..."


    "I''ll wander for half an hour... no, an hour before going back!" Fang Jueyu added, "In the meantime, don''t let her wake up!"

 Chapter 128 I Dont Have Time

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    "Sigh, the joy of the wealthy is beyond imagination!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t have imagined before that a star, considered a "goddess" by many, would throw herself at him. But now, it seemed like a very ordinary thing, and maybe he''d get used to it if it happened more often.


    After blowing in the cold wind for an hour, Fang Jueyu returned to the party. Everyone was still chatting and drinking, as it was too early to do any questionable activities. The required socializing was still in order.


    Hilton, Arnold, and Slim were gathered together, laughing and talking about something.


    "Mr. Fang! You''re back?" The three of them immediately gave Fang Jueyu meaningful smiles when they saw him.


    Fang Jueyu was too lazy to explain, as such things seemed completely normal in their eyes.


    "Tsk tsk tsk, young people will be young!" Hilton said enviously, "I wish I were your age!"


    "Hahahahaha!" Arnold laughed, "Drink more goji berry tea to nourish yourself; that''s how people in Huaxia maintain their health now."


    "Come on, you''re laughing at me, but who came back the earliest? Wasn''t it you?"


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    Fang Jueyu found it amusing. These big shots from the Forbes list nearly came to blows over just a few minutes. But it wasn''t hard to understand; after all, it was a matter of men''s pride.


    Fang Jueyu felt a bit guilty; if they knew he spent the past hour munching on fruit in the orchard, they''d laugh their heads off.


    When world-class tycoons gathered, the conversation naturally wasn''t just about women. They had more money than they could spend in a lifetime, so they pursued the thrill of business achievements.


    Fang Jueyu, who knew next to nothing about business, still gained a lot from listening in on their conversations.


    In a room of the castle, Prince Jenas was with a European star. He wasn''t a loyal type. Although he pursued Princess Silet, it didn''t prevent him from enjoying temporary pleasure and benefits with others.


    "Buzz buzz buzz!"


    His phone vibrated on the bedside table.


    "Prince Jenas, your phone!" the gorgeous star heard the phone vibrating.


    "Later!" Jenas didn''t care whose call it was. If it interrupted his good time, that was a major issue.


    However, the interruption dampened his interest. After finishing up quickly, he picked up the phone, seeing that it was his father, Prince Ge''er, calling.


    "Strange, why is Father calling so late?" Jenas had moved out after coming of age. He managed part of the family''s enterprises and wasn''t too closely connected with the family.


    "Father, what do you need me for?" Although Jenas was somewhat brash, he was very timid in front of his father. Prince Ge''er was a proper military man, his iron-blooded aura something that a half-hearted soldier like Jenas, who had trained in the army for only two years, could never match.


    "How dare you ask what''s wrong?" Prince Ge''er began cursing, "Where did you go today? Did you offend someone?"


    Just now, the King of the Sailuoke Kingdom had called, furious, asking for an explanation. The price of oil imported from the Saudi Kingdom had doubled overnight, and it was somehow related to his son, Jenas. Although the Saudi side hadn''t explicitly stated the reason, it was easy to guess why.


    "I attended a banquet hosted by Queen Isha''er today." Jenas didn''t give a thought to his earlier conflict with Fang Jueyu. After all, Fang Jueyu''s exploits were only famous in Huaxia, and Jenas didn''t pay much attention to Huaxia matters, thinking Fang Jueyu was just an ordinary rich man from there.


    "What happened? Why are you so angry?" Jenas sensed the fury in Prince Ge''er''s voice.


    "How dare you ask what''s wrong? Did you offend someone?" Prince Ge''er nearly roared, "The King just told me that the price of Saudi oil exports to our country has doubled! Did you offend someone from the Saudi Kingdom?"


    "Saudi Kingdom? No, I didn''t," Jenas was baffled. Although there were a few nobles from the Saudi Kingdom at the banquet, he hadn''t interacted with them at all.


    Moreover, he was well aware that the Saudi Kingdom controlled the energy lifeline of the Sailote Kingdom, so he wouldn''t be foolish enough to offend them.


    "Then what''s going on? Think carefully!"


    "If you must ask whom I offended, I did have a minor conflict with a wimp from Huaxia over Princess Silet today." On reflection, it seemed his only conflict was with that Huaxia man earlier.


    "But it doesn''t make sense. How could a Huaxia man get the Saudi Kingdom to arbitrarily raise our oil import prices?" Jenas couldn''t believe Fang Jueyu had such power.


    "I don''t care what''s going on!" Prince Ge''er intensified his tone. The Saudis specifically mentioned Jenas in connection with this matter, and they weren''t the type to joke about such things. "If you can''t resolve this, I will disown you from the family from now on!" Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire


    Before Jenas could argue, Prince Ge''er hung up the phone immediately.


    "How is it possible! How could that Huaxia monkey have such capabilities?" Jenas suddenly remembered something Fang Jueyu said before leaving.


    "Prince Jenas, when the time comes to ask for my help, don''t forget to bring some sincerity."


    Jenas vividly remembered the confident smile on Fang Jueyu''s face when he said this.


    Being disowned from the family was no small matter. Jenas owed everything¡ªhis wealth, fame, and status¡ªto his family. Without them, his future would be bleak.


    Moreover, due to his forceful arrogance, he had offended many over the years. Without his family''s protection, the consequences¡­


    "I must go find him!" Jenas thought, quickly dressing. This matter needed resolving fast. Though he was reluctant, he had to swallow his pride.


    "Prince Jenas, what''s wrong?" the star on the bed said coyly.


    Unfortunately, Jenas didn''t spare her a glance. For him, there could be countless women, but he''d never forget what made everything possible. He dressed, opened the door, and left without hesitation.


    At this time, Fang Jueyu was soaking blissfully in a crystal bathtub, having drunk a little red wine, making his head feel a bit woozy.


    "Young Master, Prince Jenas of the Sailote Kingdom is looking for you!" Zhuang Ying knocked on Fang Jueyu''s bathroom door, curious how Fang Jueyu got involved with someone from the Silloge Kingdom.


    "Oh, he''s here?" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly. It seemed the reaction from the Sailote Kingdom was rather quick. "Did he come alone?"


    "Yes, he came alone."


    "No, I mean did he bring anything? Like gifts or something?"


    "He came empty-handed." Zhuang Ying was even more puzzled.


    "Damn, coming to apologize empty-handed?" Fang Jueyu muttered under his breath, "He''s playing games with me, huh?"


    Fang Jueyu said unceremoniously, "Then tell him I''m busy!"


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 Chapter 129 Another Super Doubling

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    "Gu Yi!" Fang Jueyu called out casually.


    "Whoosh!" Gu Yi appeared in front of Fang Jueyu as if he were a phantom.


    "You, you, you! How did you get in?" Fang Jueyu was soaking in a nearly transparent crystal bathtub, and being exposed like this in front of another man made him tense up immediately. He quickly grabbed a towel to cover himself.


    "If I couldn''t even get through a door, how could I possibly protect you, Young Master?" Gu Yi said stiffly.


    "You stay outside the door and keep watch. I''m afraid that Jenas might resort to force, and Sister Zhuang Ying doesn''t have skills like yours. If he breaks in, that would be really embarrassing for me."


    "Rest assured, Young Master, I won''t let him near the door of this room!" Gu Yi nodded and disappeared again like a ghost.


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, I wish I had skills like that!" Fang Jueyu was a bit envious.


    "Then why aren''t you unlocking the first phase of authorization yet," Little Yi said, "as long as you start learning how to unlock your potential, you''ll be as capable as him in one to two years at most."


    "It''s not that simple!" Fang Jueyu looked at his seemingly endless balance and felt like crying...


    "I''m sorry, Prince Jenas, but our Young Master is taking a bath and said he doesn''t have time to meet you," Zhuang Ying politely said outside the room.


    Although she didn''t know what happened, from Fang Jueyu''s attitude, she could tell that this Jenas fellow must have offended him.


    Up to now, anyone who had offended Fang Jueyu either went bankrupt or ended up in a mental hospital¡ªthere seemed to be no good outcomes. Zhuang Ying silently broke a cold sweat on behalf of Jenas.


    "Beautiful lady, I really have an urgent matter that requires me to see Mr. Fang Jueyu immediately. Could you please help me out?" Jenas glanced at Gu Yi next to Zhuang Ying.


    With his temperament, had Fang Jueyu dared to put on airs with him, he would''ve kicked the door in long ago. He still wasn''t sure if Fang Jueyu had really grasped control over their country''s energy lifeline. If it was just a coincidence, wouldn''t his humble attitude make him a laughingstock to this Huaxia person?


    However, this towering man gave him a very dangerous feeling. Jenas had served in the military for two years and the strongest soldier he''d encountered was his own instructor.


    Facing ordinary thugs, Jenas could handle ten of them without much trouble. But against his instructor, he couldn''t even take one punch. His instincts told him that the man in front of him was even more dangerous than that instructor.


    Without knowing the other party''s background, Jenas naturally didn''t dare make a move. If the situation in the Saudi Kingdom really was Fang Jueyu''s doing, then there might not be any room for reconciliation later.


    "Sorry, Prince Jenas, I''m just a full-time assistant to the Young Master. I only pass on his orders and have no authority to interfere with his decisions."


    "May I daringly ask, has Prince Jenas had a conflict with our Young Master?"


    "It''s just a small misunderstanding," Jenas smiled, "I came this time to make friends with Mr. Fang and clear up the previous misunderstanding."


    "So, Prince Jenas, you''re here to apologize?" Now Zhuang Ying finally understood why Fang Jueyu had asked if he had come empty-handed. "Prince Jenas, forgive my bluntness, but we in Huaxia are known for our traditions of courtesy. Coming empty-handed to apologize seems a bit insincere, don''t you think?"


    "What does he want?" Jenas was not known for his patience. He had already lowered his princely status to come over humbly to apologize, and now Fang Jueyu, on top of putting on airs, was demanding sincerity. This was outright extortion.


    "Hmph! I don''t believe this Huaxia monkey really has such capabilities!" He glared at Zhuang Ying and Gu Yi and then stormed off angrily.


    ...


    "Young Master, Prince Jenas has left!" Zhuang Ying knocked on the bathroom door and said.


    "Ah? Just left like that?" Fang Jueyu was a bit surprised. "Could it be that he doesn''t know it was me who messed with their oil prices?" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For the first time in his life, he had encountered someone with such a temper coming to apologize. It seemed his actions weren''t severe enough.


    Fang Jueyu picked up his phone and called Hai Wei''er again.


    "Mom, help me with a message to the King of Saudi Arabia: it seems the oil import prices for the Selette Kingdom are still too cheap. Let''s give them a super increase¡ªraise it to 400% of the original price!"


    ...


    "Damn Huaxia person!" Jenas stormed back to his room. "But the more he thought about it, the more something felt off. Fang Jueyu seemed completely confident, as if he knew I was going to seek reconciliation."


    "Could it really be his doing?" Jenas lit a cigarette to calm himself down; it seemed this yellow-skinned monkey from Huaxia was far more complex than he imagined.


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    Thinking of this, he immediately called Princess Silet.


    "Princess Silet, it''s me, Jenas!" Jenas tried to make his tone sound more gentlemanly.


    "Prince Jenas, as a gentleman, you should know this is the most precious rest time for a woman!" In fact, Silet was just cuddled up with a tablet watching a movie; she simply didn''t want to talk to Jenas.


    "Wait, Silet, don''t hang up. I''m not here to bother you this time," Jenas hurriedly said, fearing she''d hang up on him like before.


    "So what do you want?"


    "I wanted to ask, who exactly is this Mr. Fang from Huaxia?" Jenas asked tentatively.


    Hearing this, Silet let out a crooked, satisfied smile. Jenas, who always had his nose in the air, now calling to ask about Fang Jueyu''s background, must''ve encountered some trouble.


    "Could he really change Saudi Arabia''s oil export prices with a single command?" Silet thought of what Fang Jueyu had told her before.


    "In truth, I''m not too sure either, but I know that Mr. Fang''s family has been close to ours for generations," Silet answered truthfully, "but his background is definitely not ordinary."


    Silet suddenly recalled the evening banquet where Queen Yisha''er looked as if she were willing to marry off all her princesses to Fang Jueyu as minor wives.


    "Oh, by the way, if you''re willing to give me your limited edition CCXR Qatar Royal Edition, I''ll give you some news." Silet knew Jenas had a very nice sports car she had eyed for a long time; not extorting him a bit now would be a waste of such an opportunity.


    "Is this news very important?"


    "Of course, otherwise, why would I ask for such a high price?" Silet laughed.


    "Alright!" Jenas gritted his teeth. "What''s the news?"


    "Fang Jueyu told me he made a call to the King of Saudi Arabia. From now on, your country''s oil import prices have doubled!"


    "So it was really him!" Cold sweat began to drip from Jenas''s forehead.


    Almost at the same time, his father, Prince Ge''er, called again. His heart sank; instinct told him this wouldn''t be good news!


    "Princess, let''s talk next time. My father is calling me! I promise the car will be delivered to you!"


    Jenas nervously answered the phone, and a barrage of shouts nearly deafened him.


    "You fool, what have you done? The oil import prices are now four times the original!"


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 Chapter 130 Compensation for Mental Distress

    "Wha¡­ what? Four times?" Jenas was stunned that this Huaxia man named Fang Jueyu could be so ruthless. This was practically a death sentence for their country!


    It was true that the Sailote Kingdom was indeed powerful, but to develop further, they had incurred national debts amounting to tens of thousands of US Dollars. The rise in oil prices undoubtedly added insult to injury. If this news got out, even if his father and the country''s King didn''t kill him, the over one billion people of Sailote Kingdom could drown him in a spit each!


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    "What? Father, you can''t do this!" Jenas panicked instantly. He never imagined that such a trivial conflict would escalate to this level.


    "This is the King''s decision!" Prince Gell said sternly, "You have three days to cleanly resolve this matter. If you can''t, don''t come back. From now on, the royal family will no longer have you as a member!"


    Hanging up the phone, Jenas''s head was still buzzing. He knew that if he couldn''t calm Fang Jueyu''s anger, he would not only lose his right to inherit his prince title but also all his current wealth and power.


    "I must go see him immediately!" Despite his extreme reluctance, he had no choice but to bow.


    He immediately found his confidant, his butler Matthews, who had been Prince Gell''s butler and was reassigned to Jenas because they were uneasy about Jenas living alone abroad.


    "Matthews, I''m in trouble!" Jenas said gravely.


    "I''ve already heard, Prince Jenas," just a moment ago, Prince Gell had informed Matthews about the situation and instructed him to assist Jenas in handling it well, "What happened exactly? Who did you run into a conflict with?"


    "A very young man from Huaxia who is quite close to Princess Silet. I just called him a Huaxia monkey, that''s all." Jenas still didn''t realize the seriousness of the matter.


    "Please calm down first. The other party only raised the price and didn''t cut off the Sailote Kingdom''s oil supply. There should still be room for negotiations; what is needed is your attitude," Matthews said. "I will first gather some information about that Huaxia man!"


    Even though he was just a butler, like a dog thriving with its master, Matthews had a wide range of contacts. Through some friends, he quickly gathered a lot of information about Fang Jueyu.


    "Prince Jenas, you cannot continue to provoke that young man from Huaxia, this matter seems a bit tricky!" Matthews'' face showed rare seriousness.


    "It can''t be that serious, Matthews. We haven''t engaged in any severe conflict. It''s just a bit of discord in language; it shouldn''t be that serious, right?" Jenas still didn''t grasp the seriousness of the situation.


    "Young master, this is not about conflict or not, it''s a matter of face and national honor," Matthews, more mature than Jenas, quickly hit the core of the problem. "I''ve already checked some information about Mr. Fang; he is quite an unusual person!"


    "What do you mean?"


    "According to news from Huaxia, although this Mr. Fang is a wealthy man, he never plays by the rules. Those who offend him either end up in jail or in the hospital, and he values face very much. Moreover, keep in mind, he is a Huaxia person!"


    What Fang Jueyu did at the Liaoling Headquarters that morning wasn''t a secret. There were nearly twenty shareholders that, through word of mouth, had spread Fang Jueyu''s deeds in a small elite circle of wealthy individuals in England. Matthews happened to have a few English friends, and through them, he also... Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire


    "This Mr. Fang is someone who places a lot of importance on national honor. If your conflict with him was solely based on Princess Silet, perhaps he wouldn''t resort to such measures against you. But you said something you shouldn''t have!"


    "So what do we do now?" Jenas no longer cared about the reasons.


    "You may need to apologize for your inappropriate comments in a public setting or on a platform, and you''ll need to show some ''sincerity'' to earn Mr. Fang''s forgiveness."


    "Sincerity again!" Jenas was so enraged he felt like smashing something. This was blatant exploitation! Moreover, publicly apologizing¡ªhow could he hold his head up in the European upper-class society after that?


    "Don''t the people from Huaxia have a concept of emotional distress compensation? A hundred million should suffice to calm him down, right?" Jenas said viciously.


    Although he was a prince with many enterprises, he had many servants and women to support; this hundred million was like tearing a large chunk of flesh from him.


    "About the apology, Prince¡­"


    "Enough, that''s it! Tomorrow, you take the money to him; if he remains unreasonable, I will have to resort to other methods!" Jenas''s eyes turned cold.


    There has always been a saying: "Ordinary people cannot fight the wealthy, and the wealthy are no match for officials." Even if Fang Jueyu was wealthy, he was still merely a millionaire while Jenas, as a prince, possessed things that a millionaire couldn''t compare to. This was the foundation of a country!


    "I understand." Matthews sighed, knowing what Jenas meant by "other methods." As the son of a prince, he had access to certain special resources and forces, and he had used similar means to solve issues before.


    But for some reason, he felt that this time, the person they were facing was shrouded in mystery. He could only do his best to help Jenas resolve this matter using his methods.


    The next day, Fang Jueyu left the island. As he was leaving, he saw Hashimoto Kanako and others. He clearly saw a trace of resentment in Hashimoto Kanako''s eyes.


    Hashimoto Kanako had woken up in the morning to find herself lying in bed. She didn''t suspect that Fang Jueyu had knocked her out, simply assuming she had just drunk too much. Only she knew she had yet to have any relations with any man.


    From this perspective, Fang Jueyu hadn''t taken advantage of her while she was unconscious, which left her confused at this choice between a beast and something less than a beast, given her strong self-confidence.


    After returning, the entire Platinum Palace was bustling, preparing for tomorrow''s birthday celebration. Fang Jueyu simply returned to his room, as those princesses kept haunting him relentlessly.


    "Young Master, there''s someone named Matthews looking for you. He claims to be the butler of Prince Jenas!"


    "Oh, I thought he wouldn''t come!" Fang Jueyu was lying on his bed, watching the live broadcast of the League of Legends S9 group stage, "Apparently, he still lacks sincerity, actually sending just a butler. Let him wait; I''ll speak with him after finishing this match!"


    An elderly butler, looking around sixty years old, stood in the White Gold Palace hall holding a letter.


    Seeing Zhuang Ying return, he immediately approached her, "Miss Zhuang, what did Mr. Fang say?"


    "Mr. Matthews, my young master is currently busy and may not be able to see you at the moment," Zhuang Ying said apologetically.


    "Is that so?" Matthews was already mentally prepared for such a response, "Then, Miss Zhuang, could you give this letter to Mr. Fang? Here is a handwritten letter from Prince Jenas and a small token of sincerity, hoping Mr. Fang can forgive our prince''s rashness."


    "Please wait a moment!" After accepting the envelope, Zhuang Ying returned to Fang Jueyu''s room.


    "A handwritten letter?" Fang Jueyu laughed coldly as he opened the envelope. Although the letter''s tone was somewhat submissive, it lacked any acknowledgment of wrongdoing, only claiming it was a misunderstanding.


    "A hundred million in emotional distress compensation? Do they think I''m a beggar?" Fang Jueyu stuffed the letter and check back into the envelope. "Tell him, if he wants to admit his mistake, he should do it sincerely. He should apologize to the Huaxia people on Twitter, and as for the emotional distress compensation, multiply it by ten and convert it to euros before I''m willing to consider it!"

 Chapter 131 The Person Who Called Me Wants to Kill Me?

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    "1 billion euros? Has he lost his mind?"


    Hearing the message Matthews had brought back, Jenas immediately tore the letter and the attached check to pieces. The sum of all his assets together might not even add up to 1 billion euros, and as for apologizing on Twitter, that was absolutely out of the question!


    "Ungrateful wretch, don''t blame me if my methods become ruthless!" Jenas''s face was filled with intense madness. As a member of the royal family of a nation, lowering his status to apologize to a commoner from Huaxia was already a humbling act, yet he didn''t expect the other party to show him no respect at all.


    "Matthews, help me contact the people from ''Black Arrow''. 10 million euros to kill one person for me!"


    "Black Arrow" was a very famous assassin organization in Europe. The members of this organization were divided into many levels, from the weakest E-level to the strongest S-level. Each tier of assassins corresponded to different prices, and 10 million euros was enough to hire a top-notch A-level assassin.


    This organization''s success rate was very high, and if a mission failed, they would refund all the fees. The assassins were also very professional. If captured, they would rather commit suicide than expose the buyer''s information, so their business was very good in Europe.


    "Prince Jenas, this might not be a good idea," Matthews advised, "This young man from Huaxia is likely not easy to deal with. He probably has an even more powerful family backing him. If the assassination fails, the situation might become even worse!"


    "It''s already very bad now!" Jenas shouted. He almost had no other options left. His father, Prince Geer, had only given him three days. Even if his properties were enough to sell for 1 billion euros, there was absolutely no way he could gather that much cash in just three short days.


    Rather than losing his title and being expelled from the family in three days, he might as well take a gamble. As long as he could leave Fang Jueyu permanently in Europe, the people of the Saudi Kingdom would absolutely not risk offending their powerful Sellot Kingdom for a dead man.


    "But..."


    "Matthews! Don''t forget who''s your boss now!" Jenas said with a harsh tone.


    Matthews dared not speak further.


    "Also, only the two of us can know about this matter. Absolutely no one else must find out, especially not my father!"


    "Understood, Prince. I''ll handle it right away!" Matthews sighed. As a butler, he could only unconditionally obey Jenas''s orders.


    "No, just in case, I need to make a foolproof plan!" Jenas thought about it carefully. Matthews''s words were indeed correct. If the assassination failed, Fang Jueyu would definitely suspect him first, and if that happened, the situation would become even worse.


    Jenas took out his phone and dialed a very special number.


    Prince Geer did not have just one son. Jenas was his eldest son, but there was also a younger son. However, his younger son was a bit different from ordinary people. He displayed some incredible abilities from a young age.


    Powerful countries like the Sellot Kingdom had some special superpower user teams, and Jenas''s brother became a member of one of them.


    Although the two brothers now had different statuses and didn''t communicate as frequently as before, Jenas always looked after his brother because they were developing in different directions and had no disputes over inheriting Prince Geer''s title. Their relationship had always been very good.


    "Brother, you need something?" A relatively more youthful voice came from the other end of the phone.


    "Jett, I''ve run into a bit of trouble and need your help!"


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    "What Huaxia eSports, year after year in the semifinals, last year quarterfinals, and this year only round of sixteen, it''s killing me!" Fang Jueyu angrily closed the live stream. The dismal performance in the group stage made him want to curse, "Out of over a billion people in Huaxia, we can''t produce a single championship team?"


    Thunder Network''s eSports department had already been assembled, but the team had just been formed, and they hadn''t even registered yet. Despite having all the energy, Fang Jueyu had no outlet.


    "Old Fang, did you watch the match?" Wang Cong ignored the time difference and called in a huff. Clearly, the unsatisfactory match results had him equally upset.


    "I watched it. I now just want to smash their computers. A midlaner only dealt 2200 points of damage in a match, even I could do that!" Fang Jueyu said disappointedly, "Now we''re counting on your team. I hope they can do us proud; they''re Huaxia''s only hope, your ZZ team."


    "Let''s hope. I''ve told our team members that if we win the world championship this year, they''ll each get a 2 million RMB reward. I''d even grant them a night to remember!"


    "Hahaha, where there''s a heavy reward, there are brave men. I think I should support your team a bit as well."


    "By the way, our district''s DSD team is up for sale, interested in taking over?" Wang Cong suddenly suggested.


    "Sure!" Fang Jueyu had looked into forming a team before, but not only were there tons of complicated procedures, they''d also have to start from the second-tier tournaments, and who knew how long it''d take to move up to the first tier. Directly taking over a team was undoubtedly the best method, at most needing to maintain a few players. "How much?"


    "200 million, including all the players and the team club''s venue."


    "Alright, I''ll take it!" Fang Jueyu agreed without even thinking. "I have to create a world champion team no matter what! Help me contact them and say that I''ve bought the team."


    "Okay, I''ll negotiate for you then. Remember to bring gifts when you return to Huaxia!" Wang Cong joked.


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    "You got me!" Wang Cong cursed as he hung up the phone.


    Fang Jueyu opened Weibo. Even though it was already early morning in Huaxia, the netizens were still vocal, especially regarding Wang Cong''s ZZ team, which had now become the hope of all Huaxia gamers.


    What Fang Jueyu said to Wang Cong just now wasn''t merely a joke. He was quite the eSports enthusiast himself, having watched matches for five years without ever witnessing a Huaxia team lift the trophy. This was one of his dreams.


    Fang Jueyu: @ZZ Team, Principal Wang just told me that as long as the ZZ team can win the championship, each player will get a 2 million reward. On top of what Principal Wang is offering, I''ll personally add an additional 5 million reward for each player and a 1st class airplane ticket voucher!


    A horde of already enthusiastic netizens who hadn''t gone to sleep flooded the comment area with replies in just a few minutes.


    "6666, the director''s at it again, go ZZ team!"


    "Mom, I want to go into eSports too!"


    "The person above, your mom''s thrilled, rewarded you with your favorite slap!"


    ...


    "I should indeed prepare well for my team when I return home!" Fang Jueyu put down his tablet and decided to find something to eat when he suddenly received a call from his stepmother, Zhuang Xinyan.


    "Xiaoyu, have you offended someone?" Zhuang Xinyan not only controlled the largest superpower user organization in the world but also had influence over many assassin organizations. She had just received some news, "Someone''s put a 10 million euro bounty on your head!"


    "Huh?" Fang Jueyu was almost amused, "My head''s only worth 10 million euros? Underestimating me?"


    It didn''t take much to figure out who was behind this. Jenas had likely never imagined that the so-called "Black Arrow" assassin organization was also under their family''s control.


    "Hahaha, this muggle actually spent money to hire assassins whom my family employs to kill me? That''s hilarious!"


    "Oops! I''m laughing so hard my head''s fallen off, where''s my head..."


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 Chapter 132 I Dont Want to be So High-Profile Either

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    "Jueyu, what are you planning to do, Naiyizute?" Zhuang Xinyan said playfully, as if they weren''t discussing anything to do with assassins, but rather something amusing.


    Actually, even if Zhuang Xinyan didn''t know about this, it wouldn''t matter. In the organization called "Black Arrow," only assassins above the S-level are superpower users. Those A-level assassins are just at the stage of using firearms for assassination.


    Even the strongest SSS-level assassin couldn''t harm a hair on Fang Jueyu''s head with Gu Yi around. Gu Yi was one of the best among the Potential Stimulators controlled by the Fang Family. Those superpower users probably wouldn''t even see Fang Jueyu''s face before being taken down by him.


    "No need, killing is too boring. I haven''t had enough fun yet!" Fang Jueyu laughed so hard that his stomach ached a bit, but Jenas actually wanted to hire someone to kill him. Though they failed, Jenas still had to pay up a bit. "Aunt Xinyan, just like this..."


    ...


    "What? The people they sent out failed?" The next day, Jenas received a piece of devastating news.


    "Yes, the contact told me that the assassins they sent out lost contact last night, indicating they were likely discovered," Matthews reported. "They also mentioned that due to our incorrect intel, they lost an A-level assassin from Black Arrow, and we need to compensate for this loss!"


    Jenas''s face immediately darkened. Indeed, this was a rule in the world of assassins. Every time a target was set, the buyer had to provide basic information about the target, such as the security around them and their personal combat capabilities.


    The information they provided showed Fang Jueyu as just an ordinary person with only one bodyguard and one assistant. Considering his residence at the Platinum Palace, an A-level assassin was a very secure choice, yet the operation still failed.


    Normally, even if an assassination failed, a Black Arrow assassin could escape without problems, showing they severely underestimated Fang Jueyu, resulting in the loss. So this loss had to be compensated by them.


    As for that 10 million euro contract, there was no way to reclaim it now.


    "How much do they want!" Jenas asked through gritted teeth.


    "50 million euros!"


    "What? That much?" Jenas nearly dropped his cup. He wasn''t sure if his liquid assets totaled 50 million euros now. How was he supposed to cough up that much money?


    "Prince, training an A-level assassin, with the manpower and resources consumed and the equipment lost, 50 million euros is already quite little," Matthews remarked.


    "Pay them!" Jenas knew he couldn''t afford to offend this organization. Their assassins were everywhere in Europe. There was once a wealthy man who owed them money and didn''t pay. He faced over 20 assassination attempts within days and died in his villa on the third day.


    "But, Prince, your available funds in the account are just under 40 million euros right now!"


    "How can this be? Last time I checked, there was around 80 million."


    "Six months ago, you invested in a real estate project, using some of that money to turn over!"


    "Then use my fixed assets to borrow money from the bank first!" Jenas was on the verge of collapse. This amount could hire a superpower user-level assassin once.


    "Thud!" His fist hit the table hard. "Damn Huaxia monkey, I''ll throw your corpse into the sea to feed the sharks for sure!"


    ...


    After some preparation, Queen Yisha''er''s birthday celebration finally arrived. Her birthday was almost a national festivity. As customary, there was a special parade at the celebration. This year''s birthday involved 1,400 soldiers along with nearly 300 horses and 400 musicians.


    As an invited guest, many social elites were invited to a VIP area on the balcony of the Platinum Palace. As the most significant guest of Queen Yisha''er, Fang Jueyu was even invited to ride with her in the carriage.


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    Keep in mind that even Fang Jueyu''s father attended only one of Queen Yisha''er''s birthday celebrations. So, this time, Fang Jueyu received the top-level hospitality.


    Thousands of people lined up in a long line, gathered in the park near the Platinum Palace, and then continued along the road beside it, congregating at the palace gates to commemorate late kings, a traditional annual event.


    The Royal Cavalry Guard, Royal Cavalry Artillery Group''s King''s Honor Guard, etc., were already performing at the Cavalry Guard Parade Ground. The royal family members rode carriages along tree-lined avenues, greeting the crowd.


    Today, Queen Yisha''er was dressed in a very bright manner, with her grass-green coat and hat. Who knows if the Huaxia term "green hat" had been introduced to England. She seemed to think this color combination was quite elegant.


    Fang Jueyu, however, was wearing an extravagant formal suit standing next to Queen Yisha''er. Needless to say, he was rather embarrassed. Facing so many cameras, even though his mental resilience had improved much over the past two months, his body was still somewhat stiff.


    "Why does the person beside Queen Yisha''er look so familiar?" Queen Yisha''er''s birthday was also an international event. Many Huaxia netizens bypassed the internet to watch this live broadcast.


    "Oh my god, isn''t that the Dean? Is it? Someone hurry and confirm for me!"


    "I swear on 25 years of singlehood, that''s definitely the Dean!"


    "What kind of status is this? Why is the Dean at the Queen''s birthday? He''s even in the same carriage as the Queen and those royal members. Can someone explain?"


    "I don''t know what to say. I''m bowing down to the Dean!"


    "What am I seeing! My God! Princess Silet is even standing next to him and chatting! She''s even wiping his sweat! My wife! I''ve been replaced by the Dean!"


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    "Mr. Fang, are you nervous attending such a ceremony for the first time?" Princess Silet smiled and asked Fang Jueyu.


    "Had I known it was this exaggerated, I wouldn''t have come!" Fang Jueyu regretted it immensely. People worldwide would probably get to know him now. A Huaxia person sneaking into a royal family was sure to get his identity dug up by journalists.


    "I never wanted to be this high-profile either!" Fang Jueyu could already imagine how his Weibo would explode after today''s event.


    "What on earth is this guy''s background!" Sitting in the VIP section, Jenas saw this scene and was almost spitting fire in anger. But considering Fang Jueyu''s mysterious background, he was apprehensive. Every bit of information available suggested Fang Jueyu was just an affluent student, with almost no information on his parents.


    Jenas''s status was already quite noble. Many legitimate princes of European countries were present, but they didn''t have the privilege of riding in the same carriage as the English royal family. It was evident Fang Jueyu''s identity wasn''t as simple as the investigation suggested.


    "No matter what, you won''t escape Europe unscathed!" Jenas''s eyes were filled with resentment and murderous intent.


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 Chapter 133 Theres Always Someone Trying to Harm Me

    The royal military ceremony lasted for more than an hour. With an ensemble of planes, tanks, and artillery, a birthday celebration truly felt as grand as a national day. Perhaps this was the different ethos brought about by different national systems and cultures.


    The Queen''s carriage procession entered the White Gold Palace. When she appeared on the balcony of the White Gold Palace once again, she had already changed into another outfit.


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    Even at the age of 90, a woman''s love for beauty never changes. Queen Yisha''er wore a long, spotless white gown, with a diamond necklace gifted by Fang Jueyu''s grandfather hanging at her chest and a crown given by Fang Jueyu on her head.


    If Queen Yisha''er had gone back to her younger days, she would have been stunningly beautiful. Even at this age, she left many princes and princesses in awe; today''s Queen Yisha''er was truly different from her usual self.


    Queen Yisha''er gave a lengthy speech, essentially thanking the guests for their presence and showcasing England''s strong national power today. In the cheers of countless crowds, this grand and solemn parade ceremony came to an end.


    "Jett, the celebration is over, get ready to take action!" Jenas urged impatiently. He didn''t know when Fang Jueyu would leave England, and if he returned to Huaxia, it would be much harder to make a move.


    ...


    "Phew!" Finally, it''s over, almost died of embarrassment!


    Fang Jueyu changed out of the grand dress in his room; soon it would be Queen Yisha''er''s birthday banquet, and he planned to change into something comfortable and appropriate before going. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Master, you have several missed calls!" Zhuang Ying said while organizing his things, "There''s Mr. Wang Cong''s and some of your old friends."


    "Damn, must be coming to interrogate me!" Fang Jueyu knew that many people had already started gossiping about his relationship with the England Royal Family through this live broadcast. They''re probably all coming to inquire now.


    Fang Jueyu could already imagine the scene after returning to his country, definitely being chased by reporters on the streets every day. If it weren''t for Xiao Yi and Gu Yi who could help solve many troubles, his privacy might have been impossible to hide.


    "You really are a dark horse!" Finally getting through to Fang Jueyu''s phone, Wang Cong''s gossip fire lit up immediately, "What''s going on? How did you end up in Queen Yisha''er''s carriage? You aren''t some kind of honorary knight in England, are you?"


    In the England royal family, not everyone had royal blood. Many nobles were granted special royal status for their great contribution to the country.


    "You''ve been reading too many novels!" Fang Jueyu was amused by Wang Cong''s wild imagination.


    "Right, even those honorary titles aren''t qualified to sit in the same carriage with them. You aren''t engaged to some princess, are you?" Wang Cong grinned wickedly, "That''s not good; if your family Xinyu finds out, she''ll tear you apart."


    "Bah! Am I that kind of person?" Fang Jueyu said, "But you got it half right; Queen Yisha''er is eager to make all her princesses my wives, even as side wives she''d be delighted!"


    "Yeah, right!" Wang Cong clearly didn''t believe Fang Jueyu''s nonsense, "By the way, the elimination round of the S Championship is in a few days. I''m planning to go to the Serlot Kingdom tomorrow, want to come?"


    "Huh? Is this year''s final in the Serlot Kingdom?" Fang Jueyu only knew the tournament was in Europe this year. Didn''t think it would be such a coincidence. It was indeed a small world, considering he had just had some disputes with a prince from the Prince of Serlot Kingdom.


    "Yeah, I thought you knew, in Hanuo City, Serlot Kingdom. I have to go cheer for my ZZ team, as the boss, I have to show up at critical moments!"


    "Hahaha, sure, I''ll go with you. Let''s meet in Nannuo City tomorrow then!"


    "Looks like we''ll have to arrange some other trips!" Fang Jueyu originally planned to visit the family called Ladinic after finishing things here, but now it seemed this plan would have to be postponed. Soon, there was Su Lun''s concert, which Fang Jueyu had planned to watch with Guo Xinyu. After watching the matches, he had to return.


    "Sigh, then there''s the despairing graduation thesis; such a headache!" Fang Jueyu patted his head. This was the most troublesome thing for every graduating student, besides job hunting.


    "Master, it seems like someone has set their eyes on you!" Just as Fang Jueyu was about to gather them for a meal, Gu Yi mysteriously appeared beside him.


    "Gu Yi, you always appear out of nowhere, scaring people half to death, you know?" Fang Jueyu patted his chest; with Gu Yi''s training, he wouldn''t fear watching horror movies in the future, "What''s going on? What do you mean someone has set their eyes on me?"


    "Master, there were originally only thirty energy reactions around the White Gold Palace, but since the parade ended in the morning, it''s become thirty-one, and there''s been a source of energy spying on your room."


    "What? Who is it?"


    "Not clear; those thirty energy spots should be Holy Knights trained by the England Royals," seeing Fang Jueyu''s puzzled look, Gu Yi added, "They''re superpower users with English Royal Armor Guard titles!"


    "Oh, then that person you mentioned?"


    "Their energy is different, should not be from the England Royal Family. However, this person''s energy level is a notch higher than those Holy Knights. According to international classification, should be an SS-level superpower user."


    "What nonsense, can''t understand!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes, "Just tell me how they compare to you!"


    "I could kill him as easily as a chicken!" Gu Yi said coldly.


    "Then what are you saying, just take them down one by one as you see!" Fang Jueyu was confident in Gu Yi''s strength, "Wait, don''t kill him, capture him first. I reckon it''s Jenas doing it again. I''m about to go to the Serlot Kingdom, might as well deal with it then."


    "Can you find him?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Yes, he is likely a superpower user specializing in spiritual power, but those of us who underwent orthodox potential development almost awakened all powers; his spiritual power is not even a tenth of mine. I can easily find him!"


    "Then bring him over first; we shouldn''t lose decorum at the Queen''s banquet later." Fang Jueyu began putting on his suit and tie.


    "Yes, Master!"


    Gu Yi came and went without a trace. Fang Jueyu had just put on his shiny new shoes when Gu Yi brought in a white youth wearing what seemed to be high-tech tight-fitting clothes. From his appearance, he even had quite a resemblance to Jenas.


    "Can a broken sword be reforged, can a shattered mirror be restored? Can heartache go unnoticed?" The youth murmured something in English, seemingly in a daze.


    "What''s wrong with him? Head malfunctioned?" Fang Jueyu thought the phrase sounded familiar.


    "Oh, I attacked his brain with spiritual power, possibly a fragment from some memory," Gu Yi said nonchalantly, "If the master finds him noisy, I will shut him up!"


    Gu Yi gently struck his neck, and the youth immediately lost consciousness.


    "Sigh, always those petty folks trying to harm me, but they don''t know how many tricks I have!" Fang Jueyu sighed with pity, "Poor child, once I''ve dealt with Jenas, I''ll toss him into a mental hospital too!"


    "Come on, let''s eat, we''re off to the banquet!"

 Chapter 134 Your Dad Will Plant a Tree in the Courtyard Tonight

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    "What''s going on, why haven''t we heard from Jett yet?" Jenas paced back and forth in his room. He hadn''t expected Jett to take down Fang Jueyu today, but he''d been unable to contact Jett for the past half hour.


    "Could something have happened to him?" Jenas had a bad premonition, yet Jett was an SS-grade superpower user. Could Fang Jueyu have such strong protection by his side?


    Suddenly, an image of the tower-like man beside Fang Jueyu flashed through his mind, "Could it be him?"


    "Prince Jenas, it''s time to go. The Queen''s banquet is about to start!" Matthews had already prepared Jenas''s outfit for the banquet.


    "Alright!" Jenas picked up his clothes and walked into his room...


    The Platinum Palace today appeared entirely different from its usual dignified yet quiet demeanor. At the Queen''s banquet, there were at least hundreds of guests, each dressed in luxurious and elegant attire, accompanied by their partners, evoking a kind of festive feeling.


    "There sure are a lot of people!" Fang Jueyu arrived at the banquet alone. This banquet hall was designated for the Queen''s esteemed guests, while those such as the butlers and bodyguards were arranged in another place.


    "Mr. Fang, you''re here early!" Hilton spotted Fang Jueyu from afar and greeted him warmly.


    It''s well known that friendships between men are easily forged, whether through wielding guns together, sharing jail time, or discussing indescribable topics.


    Even though Hilton''s age could almost make him Fang Jueyu''s grandfather, in terms of status and wealth, they interacted as equals.


    "Mr. Hilton, you''re early too." Fang Jueyu shook his hand. Hilton''s suit today was obviously priceless, and with just a quick glance, Fang Jueyu noticed the sparkling diamonds and gold on the buttons; this suit alone would be worth at least $100,000. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mr. Fang, your suit..." Hilton''s gaze landed on Fang Jueyu''s attire, "Tut-tut, Mr. Fang is clearly no ordinary person!" Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Hmm?" Fang Jueyu was a bit puzzled. He didn''t know the price of his suit, but even if it were expensive, it was merely handcrafted by his designer and tailor, with production costs capping at several hundred thousand US Dollars at most.


    Hilton''s wealth amounted to several billion US Dollars¡ªfor someone like him, this sum was significant but shouldn''t elicit such astonishment.


    "If I''m not mistaken, this suit should be the work of Mr. Tules Hughes, right?" Just as women understand dresses, Hilton''s knowledge of suits was profound as well. "Only Mr. Tules could have the audacity to decorate clothing edges with diamonds."


    "Hehe, Hilton does have a keen eye!" Little Yi praised, "This piece was a collaboration between world-renowned luxury designer Mr. Tules and famed tailoring master Mr. Chad. One of their dresses was once sold for nearly $900,000!"


    "Are they really that great?" Fang Jueyu had definitely never heard of these two people.


    "They''re at the same level as Mr. Heram, but they''re freelance designers. Your dad already hired them to his private workshop long ago, so there have been few works released since."


    "No wonder." These masters no longer sold their works on the market, and many wealthy individuals who sought customized garments were politely declined. Wearing their creations symbolized not just wealth but status. No wonder Hilton was so surprised.


    "Mr. Hilton, you have good eyes," Fang Jueyu quickly put his knowledge to use, "This is indeed a design by Mr. Tules, but it was handcrafted by Mr. Chad."


    "I''ve been wanting Mr. Tules to design a suit for me for a long time, but I keep getting rejected," Hilton sighed, "Mr. Fang, how did you get them to do it? Did you spend a lot?"


    "I hired them on a long-term basis. They now design and make clothes exclusively for me at my private studio. If you want, I can talk to them for you."


    "You signed them long-term?" Hearing this news shocked Hilton even more. Mr. Tules was notoriously selective; many top fashion companies invited him to serve as an artistic director, but he refused them all. What kind of magic power did Fang Jueyu possess to get them to work for him?


    "Mr. Fang''s influence is truly astonishing!" Hilton''s assessment of Fang Jueyu rose another notch. No wonder he received such treatment even from Queen Yisha''er.


    "Haha, it''s nothing much. Actually, I just rely on my family''s influence. I was born at a finish line that some will never reach," Fang Jueyu said, half-jokingly, half-self-deprecatingly.


    "Haha, not necessarily, sir. Even being born well is a talent, which shows you''re favored by the gods of fate," Hilton discreetly flattered him.


    "Hey, that guy''s here too!" Fang Jueyu''s eyes roamed the crowd and suddenly spotted Jenas entering the hall, exuding a noble aura but wearing a face like someone attending a funeral.


    "Mr. Hilton, let''s chat later. I''m going to greet a friend!"


    "Sure, I''ll also catch up with some old friends!"


    "Hey, brother!" Fang Jueyu patted Jenas''s shoulder with a harmless smile as if they were long-lost friends reuniting, "I haven''t seen you smile much since that night!"


    Jenas turned to see Fang Jueyu and was filled with fury, wanting desperately to curse him out, "You''ve doubled the price of my country''s oil, and now my father wants to exile me from the family. Do you think I can be happy?"


    But this clearly wasn''t the appropriate place. He could only force a smile; he also didn''t know the situation with his brother Jett, so he dared not act rashly.


    "Mr. Fang, I''ve wanted to visit you, but you were always busy. That night there may have been some misunderstandings. I''d like to take this chance to apologize!"


    "An apology, huh? No problem, 1 billion euros for emotional distress and a public apology for slandering Huaxia online, and I''ll make the Saudi Kingdom restore your oil prices!" Fang Jueyu smiled nonchalantly.


    "Mr. Fang, even if I liquidated all my assets, I couldn''t come up with 1 billion euros. Our dispute wasn''t anything big, right? Mr. Fang, let''s not make it ugly for everyone."


    "Prince Jenas, are you joking with me?" Fang Jueyu chuckled, "I already gave you a chance that night, but you chose to defy me. I also gave you the chance to apologize. Your grand royal family can''t come up with 1 billion euros?"


    "You even sent someone to kill me; should I speak to you calmly?" Fang Jueyu added, "Oh, by the way, the assassin organization you contacted is actually under my family''s control. That assassin isn''t dead; I used the 50 million euros you paid to give him a paid vacation!"


    "What?!" Jenas suddenly felt a surge of blood in his chest, as if he were going to cough up blood.


    "Also, I have something I''d like to say to you, but as a representative of Huaxia, a land of etiquette, I won''t use foul language. Let me put it poetically," Fang Jueyu assumed the expression of a poet reciting verses, "Tonight, your father will undoubtedly personally plant a loquat tree in the garden!"


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 Chapter 135 He is in Summoners Rift

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    "What''s that supposed to mean?" Jenas listened, looking utterly confused. Clearly, the depth of Huaxia culture was far beyond his grasp; he simply couldn''t fathom its mysteries. This was the price of being uneducated!


    Nowadays, the cultural level of internet users was increasingly high. If you didn''t have some knowledge in your belly, you could get insulted and not even realize it. Luckily, Fang Jueyu hadn''t yet fallen out of touch with this society and understood all the references.


    "Why don''t you go ask your language teacher?" Fang Jueyu waved his hand. "Oh, by the way, Prince Jenas, stop thinking about using those shady means against me. For all you know, the people you''ve hired might be mine, and if my subordinates accidentally get you killed first and report later, don''t blame me."


    "What do you want!" Jenas finally began to comprehend Fang Jueyu''s depth. He was even starting to regret getting involved with this incredibly mysterious Huaxia youth.


    "Twenty billion euros in emotional damages, the apology conditions remain unchanged!"


    "This is blackmail!" In just one day, the emotional damage fee doubled to ten billion euros. Even his father, Prince Gal, and the entire family might not be able to come up with such a huge amount.


    "Hmph, that superpower user was also arranged by you, right?" Fang Jueyu''s eyes swept over Jenas'' face. "Is he your brother? I notice you look quite similar."


    "Is Jett in your hands?" At this point, Jenas was completely broken. No wonder he hadn''t been able to contact his brother. It seemed Fang Jueyu had captured him. "What did you do to him?"


    "Oh, nothing much, he just got knocked silly by my bodyguards. He should be battling Noxus people in the Summoner''s Rift now," Fang Jueyu teased. Who knew what was going on with this guy; his brain had been damaged by Gu Yi, and he started shouting League of Legends lines.


    "But the people you arranged weren''t all that good. They didn''t even touch a hair on my head before being caught by my bodyguards. Next time, please send someone a bit more capable."


    "What do you plan to do with Jett?" Jenas panicked. He had secretly hired an assassin to kill Fang Jueyu without his father''s knowledge. If his father found out he''d involved his brother in this plot, he''d be furious.


    If he had been killed, the matter might have been handled, but he wasn''t, and now his brother was in Fang Jueyu''s hands.


    Knowing an SS-ranked superpower user was practically a leading force for any country, they barely had a few in the entire Selot Nation; their importance to the country was immeasurable, surpassing even ten Jenas compared to one Jett.


    "I don''t plan to do anything with him. But since you dared to send someone to kill me, you better be mentally prepared for failure. In a few days, I will return to Selot Kingdom, and then I will personally discuss it with your King!"


    After saying this, Fang Jueyu no longer had any intention of wasting time here with him, leaving Jenas dumbfounded, staring into space.


    Once Fang Jueyu arrived in Selot Kingdom and informed the King of this matter, one could well imagine how dire Jenas'' situation would become.


    "Mr. Fang, that was a prince from the Selot Kingdom you were speaking with. Are you acquainted with him?" Hilton paused his conversation with a few friends as Fang Jueyu approached.


    "Sort of, but it''s not exactly a good relationship," Fang Jueyu chuckled. "Enough about him. Mr. Hilton, aren''t you going to introduce me to your friends?"


    "Oh! Hahaha, look at my memory," Hilton finally realized he''d forgotten the introductions. "This is Mr. Barton Slieter, quite the real estate tycoon. His company is ranked among the top five global real estate firms. If you''re looking to buy property in any country, just reach out to him!"


    "And this gentleman here is Gis Todet, the CEO of Ferrari. I can buy cars from him at forty percent below market price!" Hilton boasted.


    "Barton, Gis, this is my recent acquaintance from Huaxia, Mr. Fang Jueyu!"


    "Pleasure to meet you both!" Fang Jueyu smiled and shook their hands. He certainly had no need for buying property; there wasn''t a country in the world where he didn''t own real estate. He owned a significant percentage of the world''s largest real estate company''s shares.


    As for sports cars, he owned enough vehicles to drive a different one every month without repetition. Not to mention, since acquiring the souped-up Sun God, he wasn''t much interested in Ferrari. However, if he could get a Ferrari bicycle or electric scooter, that might be worth considering.


    "Mr. Fang certainly is an extraordinary person!" Both CEOs had witnessed Fang Jueyu earlier in the day riding in the same carriage as the Queen, and they knew that at least from the Queen''s perspective, his status and position were undoubtedly far above theirs. They''d lived long enough to understand subtleties like this.


    After exchanging a few pleasantries, Queen Yisha''er and the other royal members appeared again. Although they had changed into new attire, the same necklace and crown were still on the Queen.


    "I want to thank everyone for honoring me with their presence at my 90th birthday celebration!" Queen Yisha''er said, beaming. "Today, I''ve prepared a lavish luncheon for everyone. Please enjoy yourselves. If anyone drinks too much, I''ve arranged rooms for you to rest in. In short, I hope each of you leaves here completely satisfied!"


    "Applause!" A wave of applause swept across the room.


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    Queen Yisha''er took the seat at the head of the long table; dukes and princesses, and princes each took their places along the sides. However, a special spot remained vacant beside the Queen.


    Many eyes were on the Queen, unsure who was yet to be seated.


    "Sillit, please invite Mr. Fang over," Queen Yisha''er directed Princess Silet.


    "Grandmother, that''s the head seat. Isn''t that improper?"


    "What''s improper about it!" Queen Yisha''er retorted. "Having Mr. Fang take time to come is already our royal family''s greatest honor. You foolish child, if you won''t go, I''ll personally invite him!"


    "Fine, fine, I''ll go!" Princess Silet quickly ushered Queen Yisha''er back to her seat, preventing her from personally inviting Fang Jueyu up; otherwise, it would make the monarchy look too humble, and surely by tomorrow, England''s newspapers would be filled with the story.


    Silet approached Fang Jueyu, bending over slightly in her gown, "Mr. Fang, my grandmother requests your company at the head table for dining."


    Next to them, Hilton and his friends shot envious glances. They desired the chance themselves¡ªeven sitting with other royal family members was already prestigious. Sitting beside the Queen was an incredible honor!


    "Isn''t that inappropriate?" Fang Jueyu hesitated. He had already been flashy enough in the morning, and although there were no reporters in sight, who knew if a camera was quietly capturing this moment? He certainly didn''t want to be thrust into the limelight.


    "If you refuse, Grandmother said she''ll personally come to invite you!" Princess Silet remarked angrily. Others would give anything for the opportunity, but here Fang Jueyu was, putting on airs.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll go." Fang Jueyu sighed, then said sincerely to Princess Silet, "I bet you, once we''re there, the Queen will find a way to suggest having you princesses become my little wives!"


    "Pfft! Who''d want to be your little wife? Scoundrel!" Princess Silet retorted playfully, casting a ''White Eye'' at Fang Jueyu in mock annoyance before storming away.


    Fang Jueyu exchanged a look with Hilton and the others, then they all burst into hearty laughter. Sometimes, the joy and camaraderie among men were just that simple! Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 136 Air Raid

    Fang Jueyu didn''t understand much about military or national affairs; he was just an ordinary guy who liked to surf the internet and play games. At the dining table of the England Royal Family, he talked about some internet memes popular in Huaxia, making the Queen and a group of princesses laugh until they shook.


    All good things must come to an end. Even though the Queen repeatedly urged Fang Jueyu to stay in England for a few more days, he had already scheduled a meeting with Wang Cong for the next day, so he had no choice but to bid farewell. Whether the Queen wanted to keep him around for personal reasons or hoped to marry off one of her granddaughters to him remained unknown.


    "Mr. Fang, perhaps we''ll meet again!" The Queen was feeling unwell from overwork these past two days, so it was Princess Silet who saw Fang Jueyu off. She seemed like she wanted to say something but never did.


    "Goodbye, Princess Silet. If you have the chance to visit Huaxia, I''ll be sure to show you around," Fang Jueyu said with a smile.


    Fang Jueyu stepped into the cabin as the plane began taking off.


    "Phew, finally escaped from that Silk Cave!" Fang Jueyu lay on the sofa, finally feeling the air of his own country. During this time, he''d been dealing with foreigners so much that he occasionally slipped into English while speaking in Huaxia. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    If it weren''t for planning to cheer for the ZZ team at the world finals with Wang Cong, he would have rushed back to Huaxia already.


    "Sister Zhuang Ying, how long until we reach Hanuo City in the Kingdom of Sailat?"


    "About an hour and a half, I think!" Zhuang Ying replied.


    "That''s not too long," Fang Jueyu said, glancing at Gu Yi. "What about that guy named Jett?"


    "Oh, young master, I knocked him out and threw him in the bathroom."


    "That works, just don''t kill him. I need to send a gift to the King of the Kingdom of Sailat," Fang Jueyu laughed. "You two should also rest. You''ve been running around with me these past few days and must be exhausted. I''m going in to video call Xinyu."


    With that, Fang Jueyu walked into the room. In England, it was early morning; in Huaxia, it was just afternoon. Even though he had been away from Huaxia for less than a week, Fang Jueyu already missed it a bit.


    "Dean Fang, you finally remembered me! I thought you were having too much fun with those princesses in England to miss home!" On opening the video call, Guo Xinyu''s pouting face appeared on the screen. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the background was a practice room, showing how Guo Xinyu never slackened in her professional training.


    "Hehe, as if I would dare!" Fang Jueyu quickly switched to a playful smile. "I was just too busy recently, but as soon as I had time, I called you, didn''t I?"


    "Hmph, you men can''t be trusted at all!" Guo Xinyu pretended to be angry. "I bet you watched the game matches a few days ago!"


    "Well, um... hehe, I was busy with work too!" Fang Jueyu chuckled awkwardly. "But I swear I didn''t fool around! The other day at the Queen''s banquet, even though Hashimoto Kanako threw herself at me, I didn''t do anything!"


    "Hashimoto Kanako? Did you fly to the heavens too? Coming right to your door, huh? You''ll die if you don''t brag?" Guo Xinyu didn''t believe him.


    "Well, you could ask Gu Yi to verify for me!" Fang Jueyu said, righteously.


    "Miss Guo, I can vouch for the young master. Hashimoto Kanako did touch his thigh, but he didn''t do anything wrong and even asked me to knock her out to send her away!" Gu Yi suddenly appeared behind Fang Jueyu out of nowhere.


    "Whoa! How are you back here again?"


    "Didn''t young master ask me to help as a witness?" Gu Yi replied with an aggrieved expression.


    "Oh man, you''re such a simpleton, aren''t you?" Fang Jueyu felt a bit frustrated. Gu Yi was good in every respect, but a bit too straightforward. He didn''t understand the concept of subtlety at all. "Just get out; we''re talking love here! Also, next time, no need to give so many details!"


    On the other end of the video, Guo Xinyu was laughing so hard she was making goose sounds. Fang Jueyu and Gu Yi could probably do a comedy routine together.


    "When are you coming back? I miss you!" Guo Xinyu showed a bit of a girly demeanor at this moment.


    "Do you miss me or the ''hehe'' stuff?" Fang Jueyu smirked mischievously, which was unusual for him.


    "Hmph! You''re such a rogue!" Although Guo Xinyu and Fang Jueyu had opened the doors to a new world, she still felt a bit shy about this topic. She lightly bit her lip, "Both!"


    "Oh geez!" How could Fang Jueyu resist such temptation?


    "Probably half a month, tops. I''ll head back right after watching the finals with Wang Cong!" He calmed himself down; now, he finally understood what it meant to be out of reach.


    "Then I''ll wait for you."


    "Boom! Boom!" Just as they were getting into their chat, the plane suddenly shook violently as if hitting turbulence, and the onboard network equipment seemed to malfunction, losing its signal instantly.


    "What''s happening?" Fang Jueyu rushed to the plane''s lounge. The weather was great today, with no turbulence or clouds. Given Liu Chuanxiong''s piloting skills, this shouldn''t have happened.


    "Where''s Gu Yi?" Fang Jueyu glanced around and saw Gu Yi wasn''t in the cabin.


    "Young master, our plane is under attack!" Gu Yi''s voice echoed in Fang Jueyu''s mind.


    "What? How could this be?"


    "It''s a Hurricane fighter jet; it''s launching an attack on us!"


    Several missiles had already hit Fang Jueyu''s private plane. If it were an ordinary plane, it would have been destroyed by now. Luckily, Gu Yi was there, protecting the plane with his energy. However, at such a high altitude, the explosion''s force still caused considerable shaking.


    "Can you hold it?" Fang Jueyu worriedly asked.


    "Don''t worry, young master. Missiles of this level can''t harm me, but it''s going to get rocky!"


    "No, this level of shaking can easily damage the plane''s internal structure!"


    As if affirming Fang Jueyu''s words, the plane suddenly made strange noises. One engine stopped, and there were issues with the control system.


    Liu Chuanxiong''s cockpit was in chaos as he struggled to maintain the plane''s balance. But this time, it was a power issue, and there wasn''t much he could do.


    "Xiao Yi, which country''s fighter is the ''Hurricane''?" This was no accident or coincidence.


    "It''s the third-generation fighter of the Kingdom of Sailat!"


    "Again with this Kingdom of Sailat!" Fang Jueyu squinted. "Jenas is getting desperate, using such means against me!"


    "Gu Yi, find a place for the plane to land!" Fang Jueyu felt a pang of distress. The plane still looked so new, and this was only the second time he used it, and it broke already. Whoever did this must pay a hundredfold!


    "Understood, young master!"


    "What is that?" The pilot of the ''Hurricane'' fighter witnessed a scene he would never forget for a lifetime. Below the private plane that was about to crash, a figure appeared, like Superman, enveloped in a flaming energy, slowly guiding the plane to a safe landing.


    Superpower users were state secrets, unknown even to regular soldiers. He thought maybe it was some kind of new weapon.


    The pilot immediately picked up the radio. "The target has made a forced landing. Ground troops prepare to attack! Be cautious; the enemy might have new unmanned tech equipment!"

 Chapter 137 You Guys Fell Before I Even Made a Move

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    With the support of Gu Yi, the plane landed smoothly on a stretch of desert, sliding for hundreds of meters before coming to a stop. However, the violent friction caused by inertia made the interior of the plane a complete mess.


    "Phew! It actually landed!" Liu Chuanxiong released the control stick. He had once said that as long as the plane''s engine wasn''t broken, he could land it safely. Little did he know such a situation would actually come true today. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He didn''t realize it was all thanks to Gu Yi''s efforts; without him maintaining the plane''s balance, no matter how skillful he was, the plane would have been doomed.


    "Good God, they even sent out fighter jets!" Fang Jueyu''s expressionless calmness on his face reflected the immense anger in his heart. If not for Gu Yi, he would have been dead for sure.


    "Are you all okay?"


    "We''re all fine!" Although the plane''s interior was decorated luxuriously, safety was fully considered. They were all securely fastened in their seats and were unharmed, just a bit frightened.


    "As long as everyone is okay!" A mere private plane being damaged was of no concern to Fang Jueyu; it was just a matter of spending more money. However, every single crew member and pilot was invaluable and couldn''t be trained just with money.


    "Host, there''s a small armed force approaching us with strong firepower. They should be the private troops under that Prince Jenas from the Sailote Kingdom!" Xiao Yi reported, "There are two fighter jets, two main battle tanks, four armored vehicles, and about fifty armed personnel."


    "He must have secretly mobilized his family''s royal guard, right?" Fang Jueyu didn''t believe that a prince''s son had access to so many resources, which could carry out a small-scale military conflict.


    "He must have known you have a powerful superpower user protecting you, so he''s sparing no expense in trying to assassinate you here."


    "That Prince Jenas really has a childish temperament," Fang Jueyu laughed, "over a trivial squabble, he even called out the armed forces."


    "Haha, Host, you''re shameless. You were clearly the one insisting on that argument in the first place."


    "I have a sense of national honor; what do you know!" Fang Jueyu cursed.


    "You all stay here, don''t go out. I''ll go check first!" Fang Jueyu instructed.


    "Okay, young master, be careful!" Zhuang Ying knew a bit about Gu Yi''s background. With his protection, unless the Sailote Kingdom dropped a nuclear bomb, Fang Jueyu was absolutely safe.


    The cabin door opened. The exterior of the plane still emanated a scorching heat from the intense friction.


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    "Gu Yi, how''s it going?" Gu Yi appeared behind Fang Jueyu like a loyal guard. Except for the wind messing up his hair, he didn''t have a speck of dust on him, just a slight smell of gunpowder.


    "The other side probably ambushed here early on targeting us." Gu Yi asked, "Young master, should I take care of them directly?"


    For Gu Yi, unless it was another expert trained by the Fang Family, he didn''t take them seriously.


    "That would be no fun!" Although Fang Jueyu hadn''t seen Gu Yi confront a modern army, he had seen his father Fang Huai in action, giving him some idea. Although not as strong as Fang Huai, it would likely be a similar scene.


    Suddenly, Fang Jueyu thought of the Sun God he recently modified. Didn''t they say this car could shoot down planes? This was a great opportunity!


    "No need for you to act, just protect the people inside the plane for me. I''ll play with them!" Fang Jueyu showed a crazy smile.


    "No, young master, Miss Zhuang instructed me to protect you. The other side is, after all, a modern army. You haven''t undergone potential development, how could you handle them?"


    "Gu Yi, we in Huaxia have a saying: ''Science and technology are the primary productive forces!'' I suggest you submit a party application and learn about our great ideology." Fang Jueyu said, "I''m not as good at fighting as you are, but I have better equipment!"


    The lower compartment of the plane was still extremely hot, Fang Jueyu wanted to open it, but it seemed there were some issues with the mechanism.


    "Gu Yi, please open the door for me haha!"


    Gu Yi stepped forward, his hands like two sharp blades penetrating the steel outside the cabin door, tearing it apart like a piece of paper.


    "Clang!" The steel panel hit the ground, stirring up a cloud of sand. Gu Yi directly jumped into the cabin, effortlessly supporting a car weighing over a ton with one hand and walked out.


    "Let me show you my high-tech car!" Fang Jueyu smiled at Gu Yi. While it was true that Gu Yi could fight, he might not have seen such an advanced car.


    Gu Yi didn''t stop Fang Jueyu from his antics, knowing that if things went south, he could still protect Fang Jueyu.


    "Target sighted, prepare to attack!" About a kilometer away, several tanks and armored vehicles lined up, moving aggressively toward the plane''s location. They received intel that the opponent was a dangerous person carrying prohibited items into the Sailote Kingdom.


    "What''s that?" The soldier in the tank noticed a black dot rapidly approaching at a speed of at least 300 kilometers per hour. At this speed, it would soon be directly in front of them.


    "Spotted unknown target, should we engage?"


    "Prince Jenas''s orders, shoot any unidentified personnel on sight!" The leader of the small unit gave the order.


    "Yes, prepare to fire!"


    The black dot didn''t change direction. It was heading straight for them. The tank''s cannon locked precisely on Fang Jueyu''s Sun God.


    "Open fire!"


    "Boom!" The entire desert seemed to tremble, with the shell trailing a fiery tongue directly toward the black dot.


    "Electromagnetic Light Shield activated!" Fang Jueyu''s reaction speed was far from the speed of the shell, but Xiao Yi could accurately monitor every move of the opponent. In an instant, a blue light shield enveloped the entire vehicle.


    The shell struck the car precisely, but a shell that could level a building didn''t even slow the car down. The black Sun God emerged straight from the explosion''s flames.


    Not far away, Gu Yi was about to act, but seeing that, he felt relieved immediately: "The young master''s methods truly are endless!"


    "How is this possible!" The people inside the tank were dumbfounded seeing this unbelievable sight. The shell should have hit precisely, how could this be happening?


    "Hahaha, charge, Charge Tornado!" Fang Jueyu shouted excitedly inside the car, "Xiao Yi, use the laser cannon to disable all those tanks and armored vehicles!"


    "Roger!"


    "Ka-ching!" Two black cannons emerged from either side of the car''s hood. The Sun God stopped its high-speed advance, and after a brief charge, two high-temperature laser beams pierced through the thick armor of two tanks in front.


    "Bring down those two targets in the sky for me too!"


    ...


    No one could have imagined that a modern military unit equipped with formidable weapons would be utterly wiped out by a single car!


    "So weak!" Fang Jueyu looked at the remains scattered across the ground, "I haven''t even exerted myself, and you''ve all fallen!"


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 Chapter 138 Scare Them First

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    Two third-generation fighter jets, two main battle tanks, and four armored vehicles filled with weapons were blown up in just a few minutes by a single sports car. A sports car equipped with such new concept weapons as laser cannons and Particle Cannons? Who would believe this if they heard it? sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This thing sure consumes a lot of energy!" Fang Jueyu glanced at the energy panel, noticing that the vehicle had less than 10% energy remaining. This was probably the combat limit of the car. If the opponents brought more tanks and planes, he probably wouldn''t be able to hold them off.


    Fang Jueyu stepped out of the car, and the soldiers of the Kingdom of Selot, armed to the teeth, were looking at him as if they were seeing a monster.


    Although countless red laser dots scanned Fang Jueyu back and forth, he wasn''t afraid at all. As long as he stayed within a meter of the vehicle, the Electromagnetic Light Shield would protect him. Besides, Gu Yi was watching closely from a distance. Even if their numbers increased tenfold, they still couldn''t harm him.


    "Master, your car is really impressive!" Gu Yi praised the performance of the car, amazed that even his own abilities might not be able to break through the Electromagnetic Light Shield. Fang Jueyu possessed many other powers that he couldn''t comprehend.


    "Just average, third in the world," he said, quite satisfied with the car''s performance.


    "Master, what should we do with the remaining people?"


    "Is there a way to erase their memories for me?" After all, the power demonstrated just now was far beyond worldly comprehension. If people didn''t know better, they''d think it was Huaxia unveiling some incredible new weapon.


    "A trivial matter." Gu Yi''s eyes suddenly became vacant, and then an invisible spiritual power wave spread from him, turning everyone''s memory, except Fang Jueyu''s, of those few minutes into chaotic fragments.


    "All done, Master!"


    Suddenly, those few soldiers looked at each other, showing confused expressions, as if something was missing from their memories.


    "Master, should I knock them out?"


    "Yes, but go easy, don''t kill them. After all, they were just following orders, so let''s not make it hard for them."


    "Understood, Master!" Gu Yi dashed out like a shooting star, and the soldiers instantly collapsed to the ground as if they had lost consciousness.


    "Sister Ying, you can come out now, everything''s fine outside!" Fang Jueyu shouted to the people in the plane. The aircraft definitely couldn''t continue flying, but they couldn''t stay in this godforsaken place either.


    Soon, Zhuang Ying, Liu Chuanxiong, and a few flight attendants descended from the plane using the emergency ladder, while Gu Yi carried the still unconscious Jett down.


    "What happened here?" Looking at the devastation around them, Liu Chuanxiong, despite having seen many big events, was still stunned. The wreckage of fighter jets and tanks was still smoking. They couldn''t imagine how just two people managed to destroy such massive war machines.


    "Mr. Fang, the plane definitely can''t fly anymore. We might have to call for international rescue. I think we should get in touch with the nearest country''s embassy and have them assist us," Liu Chuanxiong suggested.


    "No, no, no. These guys attacked us here and ruined my multi-million US Dollar plane. I will definitely settle this account with them!" Fang Jueyu said with a cold tone.


    "But Mr. Fang, the Kingdom of Selot is one of the most formidable countries in Europe. How could they possibly compromise? Besides, we still don''t know what this attack was about..." Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Captain Liu, there''s no need for you to worry about that. Just watch. In a moment, the King of Selot will be eager to come and greet us, and he will definitely pay back with interest!"


    "But before that, I have to give them a little scare!"


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    Recently, William XVII, the King of the Kingdom of Selot, had been driven crazy by issues related to oil imports. Although the Kingdom of Selot still maintained a monarchy system, the modern state was no longer controlled by the royal family.


    Parliament had already applied significant pressure on the monarchy. If this matter couldn''t be resolved, the king''s prestige would suffer a serious blow, not to mention the terrifying loss of benefits. But until now, they still didn''t know whom they had offended.


    While a doubling of oil prices could barely be tolerated, a quadrupling of prices would absolutely carve out a piece of flesh from them. Such a loss was something the entire country could not bear.


    "Your Majesty, King Yinben of Saudi is requesting a call with you!"


    "Mr. Yinben? Quickly!" William XVII had tried to communicate with Yinben several times, but each time he was turned away. Although the Kingdom of Selot was far more powerful than the Kingdom of Saudi, they grasped the lifeline of energy. Even if they could win a fight, they couldn''t afford to provoke them and could only swallow their frustration.


    "Mr. Yinben, you''re finally willing to see me!" William XVII lowered his stance, "Mr. Yinben, regarding the oil import issue, is there any room for negotiation? The price is really too high, and our parliamentary power cannot sustain it!"


    "Mr. William, I''m not here to discuss oil prices with you but to tell you something," Fang Jueyu had already contacted the King of Saudi through Hai Wei''er, intending to deal a heavy blow to Jenas.


    "Please feel free to speak, Mr. Yinben!"


    "Mr. William, to be honest, our country is not the real decision-maker on the oil export price. That gentleman is currently in the Kingdom of Selot!"


    "In our country?" William became immediately excited, "Where is he? I''ll go meet him at once!"


    "They are currently at the Nimler Gobi sand stretch at the border of the Kingdom of Selot. I heard they were planning to watch an e-sports competition in the Kingdom of Selot but were attacked on the way. Their plane was damaged and forced to land there."


    "How is that possible? How come I haven''t received any news like that?" As the king, even though he didn''t hold core power, he was still entitled to know about military actions. But as far as he knew, there hadn''t been any significant military moves recently.


    "I have no idea, perhaps you should ask the Prince of Gel''s family, the Prince named Jenas!" said Yinben, "I just wanted to inform you of this. As for what to do next, it''s up to Mr. William."


    After saying that, Yinben ended the call.


    "Jenas! It''s that Jenas again!" In just a few days, William XVII had heard the name Jenas multiple times. "Get the Prince of Gel over here for me!"


    "And also, quickly prepare a helicopter for me. I want to go to the Nimler Gobi myself. Get me the best, biggest, and most spacious helicopter!"


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 Chapter 139 Inviting the Buddha is Easy, Sending the Buddha Off is Hard

    Gritty sandstorm sprawled across the desert, the conditions were quite harsh. Although the airplane suffered significant damage, the interior was still intact. At least there was food and wine, so there was no need to suffer outside. They promptly returned to the airplane, savoring red wine while waiting for the Sailote Kingdom to handle the situation.


    As for the unconscious soldiers, Fang Jueyu was merciful enough not to kill them. Letting them experience the wind and sun outside was fair punishment.


    "Liu Captain, are we really sure we don''t need to call for international rescue?" Liu Chuanxiong was still a bit uneasy. "I''m afraid there might be more attacks on us. I''ve heard Europe is especially chaotic lately, maybe they attacked us thinking we''re enemies." Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Liu Captain, rest assured. Soon the King will probably come to pick us up personally. Also, get your stomach ready. I bet we will have a big feast tonight!" Fang Jueyu said confidently with a smile.


    It was shocking upon inquiry to find that the Sailote Kingdom''s oil, natural gas, and mineral resources were all imported from the Saudi Kingdom. Essentially, they held the lifeline of the country. The King of the Sailote Kingdom was probably scrambling to come fetch them by now.


    "Young master, there''s a video call request at the location, do you want to accept it?" Although the airplane''s network equipment was malfunctioning, they still had backup equipment.


    "Accept it. I''m curious to see who it is!" Fang Jueyu lay back on the sofa, exhibiting the demeanor of a carefree landowner''s child.


    "Beep!" The video revealed an elderly man with a head full of white hair and even a white beard. His face was slightly pale, and he didn''t look in good spirits. Judging from the background, it seemed like he was inside some sort of vehicle.


    "Excuse me, are you Mr. Fang?" William XVII asked cautiously. He originally thought the "big shot" Yinben mentioned was in his sixties or seventies, but he didn''t expect a young man around twenty.


    "That''s me." Fang Jueyu immediately guessed who the old man was, deliberately displaying a stern expression with a hint of anger.


    "Mr. Fang, I''m William XVII, the King of the Sailote Kingdom. I just received this news, and I believe we might have a misunderstanding..."


    "Misunderstanding?" Fang Jueyu directly interrupted William. "Mr. William, your Prince Jenas has repeatedly provoked me. This time, he even dispatched troops to attack me. And you''re telling me this is a misunderstanding?"


    "My conflict with Prince Jenas was merely a small dispute. I''m quite forgiving; I only gave him a mild warning. To be honest, the profits you make from importing oil at double the price don''t matter to me. What I want is an attitude!"


    Fang Jueyu emphasized his tone, "But your Prince Jenas went too far. Not only did he send assassins to kill me, but he even sought out a superpower user!"


    "What? He even resorted to using a superpower user?" William was horrified. How could Jenas be so audacious? Even Jenas''s father, Prince Geer, didn''t have the qualification to directly use superpower users.


    "Look, here''s the muggle!" Fang Jueyu pointed the video towards Jett, who lay on the ground like a dead dog.


    At that moment, William cursed Jenas countless times in his heart. Offending anyone else could be remedied, but tangling with an unpredictable man, respected even by Yinben from the Saudi Kingdom, was a grave mistake on Jenas''s part.


    "Mr. Fang, please calm down. I''ve already sent people to find Prince Geer. I''ll have that bastard Jenas restrained immediately!" William said with an apologetic smile. "We''ll come to escort you shortly. We can slowly negotiate the rest. We''ll fully compensate for your losses, ensuring your satisfaction!"


    "I''ve already told your Prince Jenas, as long as you compensate for my emotional distress and publicly apologize, I can immediately revert your oil prices. Yet he still wanted to ambush me here, with fighter jets at that, leaving my airplane severely damaged¡ªworth several billion USD!"


    "This..." If William were a Huaxia person, he''d surely be muttering a curse internally. Considering your plane was shot down by jets and tanks, you''re fine, but it sounds like you''re prepping to milk this for all it''s worth!


    "Rest assured, Mr. Fang. We''ll compensate for your losses at full price!" At that moment, William could only admit defeat. "We''ll restrain Prince Jenas immediately!"


    "No way!" Fang Jueyu was relentless. As the saying goes, it''s easy to invite Buddha in but hard to bid him out. Flying all the way to the Sailote Empire to watch the games and being downed by fighter jets? Leaving just like that isn''t so simple.


    "Mr. William, it''s not that I''m unreasonable. I came to the Sailote Kingdom for an important business deal. This delay caused my partner to cancel our cooperation. What do you propose I do about these losses?" Fang Jueyu shamelessly fabricated.


    "It''s our fault entirely. We''ll provide a satisfactory explanation," William XVII agreed repeatedly. Did he dare refuse? He needed to do everything possible to please Fang Jueyu, quell his anger, or else their country''s energy sector would be doomed!


    "Moreover, your country''s actions caused serious emotional trauma. Isn''t it reasonable for me to demand some compensation for emotional distress?"


    "Of course, it''s warranted! Mr. Fang must have been quite shaken today. Whatever compensation you require, just name it!"


    "The compensation I initially requested from Jenas was 2 billion euros. I won''t gouge you. Let''s say 5 billion euros," Fang Jueyu calculated. Although this vast sum wouldn''t cripple the Sailote Kingdom''s King''s foundation, it would practically clean out Prince Geer''s entire family''s assets.


    "5 billion euros?" William XVII choked on this astronomical figure. Emotional distress compensation wasn''t unheard of, but 5 billion was utterly unprecedented. "Mr. Fang, isn''t this a bit excessive? We..."


    "Mr. William, I nearly lost my life here. Do you mean to say my life isn''t worth 5 billion euros?" Fang Jueyu retorted unhappily, initially considering 10 billion euros, indicating he showed restraint. "You can ask around; I once donated 30 billion RMB in Huaxia without batting an eye!"


    "Or are you suggesting, Mr. William, that your country wants not only oil but gas and mineral prices to increase too?" Fang Jueyu''s tone was laden with grievance and threats.


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    "Fine! 5 billion euros is 5 billion euros!" Since it was Prince Geer''s son who caused this, they should solve it themselves. "Mr. Fang, please wait a moment. We''ll come to pick you up shortly!"


    "Ah, darn!" Just after the call, Fang Jueyu slapped his forehead. "Why am I asking for money? I can hardly spend it all already, and now I have an extra 5 billion euros. Isn''t this giving myself trouble?"


    "Oh! I''m having such a hard time!"

 Chapter 140 The last one who annoyed me is still in the mental hospital.

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    A helicopter squadron landed in the Nimler Gobi on the border of the Sailote Kingdom. The helicopter bore a very special red symbol, the unique totem of the Royal Family of the Sailote Kingdom.


    Supported by several guards, King William XVII of Sailote wobbled down the helicopter. His expression was a mix of anger and resignation. God knew why a jerk like that would appear in the Royal Family and cause such a huge trouble for them.


    "How... how did this even happen?" The captain of the king''s personal guards scanned the area. The unconscious soldiers and the almost-wrecked fighter jets, tanks, and armored vehicles all indicated that a very intense battle had occurred here.


    However, according to the information they received, Fang Jueyu and others were only aboard a passenger plane without any combat capabilities. How could they create such destruction? From the burn marks, it was obvious that this was caused by high-tech thermal weaponry.


    "Your Majesty, should we go and take a look?" The captain, an extraordinarily powerful SS-level superpower user, was far stronger than Jett. The entire Sailote Kingdom had only one SSS-level superpower user, who served as the President''s bodyguard.


    "Go ahead, we must face it eventually," William sighed.


    As soon as they arrived at the Gobi, Gu Yi had already sensed it and opened the cabin door, waiting for their arrival.


    "King William, my young master has been expecting you," Gu Yi glanced at the guard captain. At that moment, the captain felt his body fill with lead; the other''s superpower level was definitely far above his own!


    He knew clearly that this was Gu Yi''s warning, reminding him not to do anything unnecessary.


    "Mr. Fang, our king has arranged for a helicopter to come and take you to a suitable place to freshen up first," said an unfamiliar minister carefully beside the king.


    Dispatching a royal-specific helicopter, a privilege even the king of Sailote Kingdom had not enjoyed, showed William XVII''s extreme regard for Fang Jueyu. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "King William, where is Prince Jenas? I thought he would come too," Fang Jueyu felt a bit disappointed not seeing Jenas.


    "Mr. Fang, that bastard Jenas was already arrested by his father, Prince Geer, and brought to the palace."


    "Oh? Quite prompt!"


    "That bastard, having privately mobilized the Royal Guard to attack you, has already severely violated our royal regulations and national laws. Prince Geer has revoked his title, and I have removed him from the Royal Family. He will be sent to a military court to face the punishment he deserves!"


    "Regarding the spiritual damage fee you requested, the sum is too enormous, even for our entire Royal Family to gather such cash," William said, looking troubled. "We will compensate it with shares of fixed assets. How do you feel about that?"


    A minister under William pulled out a list, detailing a part of the assets they planned to use in lieu of the "spiritual damage fee." Most assets were from some enterprises under Prince Geer''s name, while the rest were pooled together by other royal members. Altogether, they amounted to about 5 billion euros.


    William was indeed quite clever. Although the shares were not small, even if handed over to Fang Jueyu, the largest proportion of shares still remained in the hands of the Royal Family, allowing them to maintain the greatest say in those businesses.


    What they didn''t know was that a considerable portion of shares in these businesses was already held by Fang Jueyu. With this addition, he would immediately become the largest shareholder, leaving William''s careful calculations in vain.


    The severely damaged airplane would soon be handled by William. The private jet itself was worth just a few hundred million US dollars, but it was filled with valuable decorations and furnishings whose value far exceeded it. Furthermore, the airplane was only slightly damaged and still repairable.


    Coincidentally, the Sailote Kingdom had a rather large aircraft assembly plant, mainly purchasing some raw materials with which this airplane could be quickly repaired.


    William directly took Fang Jueyu and the others to the palace of the Sailote Kingdom and treated them as the most honored guests. Liu Chuanxiong and the cabin crew had never expected Fang Jueyu''s words to be true, not only bringing the king of the Sailote Kingdom personally to receive them but also allowing them to enjoy a lavish banquet in the palace.


    "Hahaha, Captain Liu, I told you, didn''t I? This country cannot afford to mess with me!"


    "Mr. Fang''s capabilities are truly impressive!" At this moment, even Liu Chuanxiong couldn''t help but acknowledge him. God knew how Fang Jueyu could make a nation''s king bow to him with such respectful demeanor.


    "Mr. Fang, I brought that bastard over!" Half an hour later, King William returned, followed by a young man in shackles. When Jenas realized that even the army couldn''t take down Fang Jueyu, he had already completely given up resisting.


    Privately mobilizing the Royal Guard warranted a military court trial. He could flee, but the life ahead would be miserable beyond belief. So, he just surrendered, allowing his father, Prince Geer, to personally escort him to the palace.


    Jenas was filled with hatred, wishing to tear Fang Jueyu apart here in the grand hall. He had not only lost his princely title but also forfeited his future, likely spending the rest of his days in prison.


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    "Prince Jenas, we meet again!" Fang Jueyu approached him, ignoring his murderous gaze. "I''ve given you many chances, but you failed to seize them, and each time you acted more foolishly!"


    "Do you know what happens to those who offend me?" Fang Jueyu laughed. "Some end up in jail, some fall into disgrace. The last person who crossed me is still rotting in a mental hospital as an idiot!"


    "Are you wondering why, just because of a woman, I''d utilize my resources to do such a thing?"


    Jenas glared at Fang Jueyu. Indeed, merely a verbal exchange due to Princess Silet had happened; was it necessary to escalate it to such an extent?


    "Listen carefully!" Fang Jueyu said, word by word, "You can insult me; I''m not someone petty. A simple apology from you, and I wouldn''t pursue it."


    "But! You should never have insulted Huaxia, my country, or Huaxia people! I, Fang Jueyu, may have no other skills, but I have money. As long as money can solve it, it can never stump me. I will make everyone who disrespects us pay a terrible price!"

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    Jenas''s issue had finally come to an end, and Fang Jueyu had also returned the oil prices of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to their original levels. As for the Kingdom of Celote, being a large nation, it might cause them some trouble if pushed too far.


    Jenas was sent to a military court, waiting for the congressional trial, while Fang Jueyu''s Dawn International Mental Hospital welcomed a new patient, Jenas''s brother Jett. It seemed Gu Yi was a bit heavy-handed; the formidable spiritual power left some irreversible damage to his brain.


    Fang Jueyu didn''t linger long in the palace, as he was supposed to meet Wang Cong around noon. This guy had nearly blown up his phone with calls.


    On the way, Fang Jueyu quickly called Guo Xinyu to reassure her. He didn''t want Guo Xinyu to worry, so he just said there was some problem with the communication equipment on the plane, which was why the video suddenly cut off.


    After chatting for more than an hour, Fang Jueyu finally arrived in Hanuo City at around eight in the evening. Zhuang Ying had already arranged for Fang Jueyu''s private plane from a nearby country, which was expected to be on standby at Hanuo City''s airport by tomorrow.


    The flight crew accompanying him were quite shaken by the incident, so since Fang Jueyu would be staying for about half a month, he decided to give them a long holiday to relax.


    "You damn scoundrel, what''s going on? Weren''t you supposed to arrive by two or three o''clock? You didn''t answer when I called, and I''ve been waiting for hours at the airport!" Wang Cong said angrily, almost thinking Fang Jueyu was going to bail on him.


    "You can''t blame me!" Fang Jueyu felt wronged as well. "When I flew to the border of the Kingdom of Celote, the plane got shot down by a fighter jet. If it wasn''t for my good fortune, I wouldn''t be here talking to you, I''d have lost my life!"


    "A fighter jet? Are you kidding me? Why would they shoot at you for no reason?" Wang Cong clearly didn''t believe it. A plane shot down by a fighter jet, and he survived?


    "It was that idiot prince named Jenas!" Fang Jueyu mentioned the incident to Wang Cong, though he hadn''t paid much attention to it at the time. "That guy dispatched the royal army, trying to take me out!" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How did you come back then?"


    "Isn''t it simple? I took down all their planes and tanks and returned! You might not believe it, but the King of the Kingdom of Celote personally came to get me, and I even had dinner in his palace!"


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    "Yeah, right!" Wang Cong gave Fang Jueyu a disdainful look but didn''t bother to pursue it further, guessing that Fang Jueyu really did encounter some trouble. "Come on, let me introduce you to the members of our ZZ team!"


    Wang Cong and they had rented a large e-sports themed hotel, though not very big, it was particularly cozy. All the team members were gathered at that moment, studying their next competitor.


    "Come on, let me introduce someone important to you all!" Wang Cong clapped his hands as he led Fang Jueyu into the room, and all the team members and coaches shifted their gaze from the computers.


    "Whoa! Dean Fang is here! Guys, stop whatever you''re doing!" The player sitting closest to the edge shouted loudly.


    "Holy wow, Headmaster, how did you bring Dean Fang along? Are you two planning something for the finals?"


    "Dean, is it true that if we win the championship, each of us gets five million and a Didi flight coupon?"


    "Dean! I''m a huge fan, honestly, I swear!"


    The ZZ team''s oldest player was just 23, and the youngest had barely come of age. They were all young and got along well with Wang Cong, so they were not at all reserved around Fang Jueyu, making him feel particularly at ease.


    "Hey, everyone!" Fang Jueyu greeted them. "I''m actually your fan too, been watching your matches since a couple of seasons ago. This year our Huaxia only has the ZZ team left, so I had to come and cheer you guys on!"


    Fang Jueyu was quite the League of Legends enthusiast; for many college students, this game wasn''t just a game but also a part of their youth and emotional ties.


    "Dean, you can''t be as stingy as our boss!" said ZZ team captain Song Yi. "Principal Wang promised to improve our meals at night, yet tonight''s dinner was nothing but instant noodles, and we''re all starving. You can''t come to cheer us on empty-handed, can you?"


    "Dare you say that again?" Wang Cong suddenly darkened at the side, not because he was stingy, but because the local food wasn''t to everyone''s taste, and instant noodles were the most liked.


    Under Wang Cong''s threat, everyone immediately zipped their mouths shut.


    "Wang Cong, that''s not the way! How can they win matches if they can''t eat well?" Fang Jueyu said. "Let''s go, tonight I''ll treat you to dinner, eat whatever you want!"


    "Old Fang, you shouldn''t spoil them! Spoiling them will only make them complacent!" Wang Cong replied.


    "But how can that be? They took down the strongest number one seed from our rival region yesterday; such a feat calls for a celebration, no matter what, right?" Fang Jueyu glanced at the time. "It''s almost nine now; analyzing opponents won''t take that much longer, right?"


    "Yes, Headmaster, see, Dean Fang said so, you can''t exploit our labor! We don''t want a 996 work schedule!"


    "Yeah, Principal, we strongly protest!"


    In a typical company, employees talking to their boss like this would''ve been fired long ago, so it was evident they usually got along quite pleasantly.


    "Fine, fine! Seeing how well you did in the last match, I''ll take you out for a good meal tonight!" Wang Cong, unable to resist their united resistance, eventually nodded.


    "Yay!" The team members cheered at once.


    They quickly packed their things and dashed out of the room in a rush, only to suddenly run into a group of familiar faces.


    The STT team from Korea was there. In the eight years of League of Legends'' world championship, they had incredibly dominated, winning the championship for six of those because they had entered the world final in the third year.


    Huaxia''s teams had faced them multiple times in the world championship, but never scored a stunning victory.


    The STT team seemed to have finished their training as well, planning to find somewhere to eat, and the two teams met coincidentally.


    "Long time no see, Coach Kim!" ZZ team''s coach Wang An greeted the other.


    Jin Zhengzhe showed a smug smile, "Coach Wang, you might be going home empty-handed again this year!"


    Jin Zhengzhe and Wang An were long-time rivals, but Wang An had never gained an upper hand against him.


    "Isn''t that Lee?" Fang Jueyu nudged Wang Cong beside him.


    Lee, whose real name was Li Guanghe, was the mid-laner for STT, known as the world''s top mid laner. In Huaxia, he always bore such a title.


    "What''s up?" Wang Cong asked.


    Fang Jueyu quietly grabbed the broom leaning against the wall, "This is a perfect chance to solo-kill Lee!"


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 Chapter 142 Defeat

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    Of course, Fang Jueyu was just joking. Who was Li Ge? He was an iconic figure in League of Legends, and countless mid-lane players took pride in being able to solo-kill Li Ge even once.


    Although they were of different nationalities, Li Guanghe was truly beyond reproach in terms of character. His skills were superb, and his understanding of the game reached a level difficult for ordinary people to imagine. Not only that, but his lifestyle was also very modest.


    Any world-class professional player enjoyed a considerable income. He didn''t mess around like some players did after gaining a bit of fame and wealth. He often wore the team uniform given by fans, and a large portion of his income was donated to various charitable organizations around the world. He also had a high popularity in Huaxia.


    However, now everyone was in different positions. There could only be one world champion, and the tense atmosphere was unavoidable.


    "I heard that your ZZ team is quite dominant in domestic competitions, but in the world championship, you seem a bit like a softie!" Jin Zhengzhe said mockingly without reservation.


    What he said was indeed true. From the group stage to now, ZZ team had stumbled all the way through, playing almost every match at a disadvantage. Although they finally made it through, the process was extremely difficult, and all the spectators witnessed it.


    In contrast, the STT team led by Jin Zhengzhe had swept through with overwhelming strength and hadn''t lost a single point so far. Their formidable performance gave them the capital to look down on others, and it was natural that Jin Zhengzhe could speak arrogantly.


    "Coach Jin, we''re all here to represent our countries. Isn''t it unnecessary to be so harsh?" Wang An''s face clearly showed some displeasure. Being spoken to like this, no one could have a pleasant demeanor.


    "Hahaha, don''t take it so seriously, Coach Wang. I was just joking with you," Jin Zhengzhe laughed exaggeratedly. Jin Zhengzhe was small and skinny, while Wang An was tall and burly. He really feared that if Wang An lost control of his emotions, he might get hit.


    "Who is this guy? Why is he so arrogant?" Fang Jueyu, although he often watched STT''s matches, was unfamiliar with this Jin Zhengzhe as he rarely appeared in match footage.


    "He''s the coach and manager of STT team, a very capable guy!" Wang Cong replied. "He used to be in WarCraft, but as you know, that game saw many god-level figures. Our country even had a super player known as the Human Emperor."


    "Yeah, I''ve heard about that!" Although Fang Jueyu had never interacted with that game, he knew the name of the Human Emperor Sky.


    "This Jin Zhengzhe lost to Sky quite a few times. Later, after retiring, he became an esports coach, and eventually, STT team hired him. He definitely has some skills; STT team being able to consistently lift the world championship trophy is partly due to him!"


    "So this guy is pretty impressive, huh?"


    "Of course, although he''s a coach, he has maintained a Challenger rank in the Korean server of League of Legends, very high-level skills, and excellent strategic vision. Most importantly, he uses his brains to play games and has a thorough understanding of the game''s versions!"


    "No wonder this guy is so cocky," Fang Jueyu nodded, beginning to understand Jin Zhengzhe.


    "Oh yes, Coach Wang, our teams'' next match is coming up soon. I suggest you buy your plane tickets immediately. It''s the peak tourist season in the Kingdom of Celeros right now, and if you delay, you might have to stay here for quite a few days!"


    "Coach Jin, isn''t your joke a bit too much?" Wang An, who was hot-tempered to begin with, understood clearly that Jin Zhengzhe was saying next match they were destined to win, and ZZ team should just head home early!


    "Coach Wang, this is a competition. Only the victor has the right to laugh till the end," Jin Zhengzhe said with a smile. "Our STT team is indeed stronger than ZZ in terms of strength. Do you know why?"


    Jin Zhengzhe laughed arrogantly, "Because even at the coaching level, your ZZ is already a step behind us!"


    This had always been a sore point for Wang An. Few knew that before joining ZZ team, Wang An had also played WarCraft for a while. Although Jin Zhengzhe had never won a championship, Wang An''s team had lost to them more than once.


    "By the way, Coach Wang, what''s your rank in the Korean server now? Master? Diamond?"


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    "Coach Wang, stay calm. They''re trying to disrupt your mindset before our actual match!" The team members immediately held Wang An back.


    "I know!" Wang An hadn''t lost his cool, but being ridiculed like this, he couldn''t just swallow it down casually, "Although my rank may not be as high as Coach Jin''s, my skills might not be worse. How about we have a solo match?"


    "Sure!" Jin Zhengzhe''s eyes lit up. He was supremely confident in his skills. Although he was over 30, his reflexes hadn''t deteriorated much, and his operations never faltered. Beating Wang An was no difficult task.


    "Coach Wang!" Wang Cong held Wang An back, seemingly wanting to say something.


    "Principal, this is my own match, so don''t try to dissuade me. Whether I win or lose, it''s my own business, but I absolutely can''t let them be overly arrogant. Even if I lose, I have to lose with style. I can''t be a coward!" Wang An pretended to smile lightly.


    "Alright, let''s not let them look down on us!" Wang Cong patted Wang An''s shoulder, then stepped aside. "Coach Jin, let''s have it in our practice room!"


    Jin Zhengzhe and Wang An faced each other sitting down. Wang An took a deep breath. Although it was just an informal offline solo match, he was still a little nervous.


    The rules of the solo match were simple: kill the opponent or be the first to kill 100 minions. Jin Zhengzhe chose the aptly named "Coffin Board" champion, Zerath, who was also the hero he became famous with back in the day. He had an excellent understanding of predicting and executing skills. This hero was great for last-hitting minions and suppressing health in the early game.


    Wang An chose a hero very strong in the early game, Lu Xi''an, a champion known for his burst capabilities. In solo matches, he was a very popular pick.


    Amidst the tense atmosphere, the computer screen displayed the northern map.


    The two started with meticulous last-hitting. Indeed, Jin Zhengzhe was very strong. When he cleared minions with skills, he often predicted Wang An''s movements to consume his health. Not long after, Wang An had already been hit by several skills and his health dropped to below half.


    Jin Zhengzhe intensified his suppression, standing in front of the minion line, hindering Wang An''s last-hitting, while maintaining his own health at a healthy state.


    "No, continuing like this will grind me to death!" Wang An showed a pained expression. It seemed Jin Zhengzhe had a deep understanding of his movement style, with a very high skill hit rate. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Go for broke!" Wang An resolved, knowing that if he could dodge Jin Zhengzhe''s control skill, he had more than a 70% chance of killing him.


    Piloting Lu Xi''an, Wang An dashed directly to Zerath''s face. His fluid execution quickly brought Jin Zhengzhe''s health to half.


    His own health was very precarious. As long as he was hit by a crowd control skill, he would definitely be killed. He flashed first, but didn''t expect Jin Zhengzhe to precisely predict his flash location, hitting him perfectly with a stun skill!


    "Lost!" Wang An''s heart sank, knowing he couldn''t survive the subsequent skill burst!


    As the screen dimmed, a large LOSS appeared on Wang An''s screen.


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    "We won!" The STT players cheered. The rivalry between coaches was just as intense as the battles between teams, and this victory delivered a significant blow to the ZZ team''s morale.


    Although everyone was mentally prepared, the ZZ team members still looked defeated. They blamed Wang An, but the loss undeniably hit their spirits hard.


    Much like ancient battles where if a general was struck down first, how could the other warriors face the enemy with ease?


    "Sorry, Coach Wang, but in the realm of eSports, it seems our STT team is still stronger!" Jin Zhengzhe''s smile was even more radiant after winning the match. "It looks like this year''s championship is destined for us."


    "Let''s go, everyone, let''s have a nice meal tonight!" Jin Zhengzhe, in a great mood after the win, suggested.


    "Your moves were pretty average!" At that moment, a discordant voice came from the ZZ team''s room.


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    Jin Zhengzhe frowned. His recent plays were almost flawless, at a level even top-tier current players would respect. Who had the audacity to say something like that?


    He looked toward the source of the voice and saw a young man about twenty years old, seemingly a player for the ZZ team but not in their jersey.


    "Who are you?" Jin Zhengzhe asked.


    "Oh, I''m just a substitute from the ZZ team, the one assigned to the water cooler role, known as the Water Cooler Administrator!" Fang Jueyu said.


    "What the heck!" Jin Zhengzhe didn''t understand Huaxia humor, but through the team translator, he learned that this young man was merely a substitute player for ZZ.


    A substitute player typically held a secondary skill level in the team. They barely had a chance to play unless a main player faced a significant downturn or was injured or ill. Their skills naturally declined without regular high-intensity matches.


    He easily defeated their coach just now, and yet a mere substitute dared to speak up?


    Jin Zhengzhe sneered, "What qualifications does a mere substitute have to say my moves are average?"


    "Average is average. Our coach was just playing casually. If he took it seriously, you wouldn''t land a single skill," Fang Jueyu retorted.


    "If you think you''re so good, then show me!" Jin Zhengzhe thought this player was probably tired of sitting on the bench and wanted a chance to showcase his skills, which was why he said such things.


    Jin Zhengzhe easily defeated a coach, so how could an ordinary substitute possibly win against him? He didn''t take Fang Jueyu seriously at all.


    "Sure, I''ll play a round with you!"


    "Old Fang, what''s going on with you? Isn''t ZZ humiliated enough?" Wang Cong was slightly angry. He had played games with Fang Jueyu before. Fang Jueyu''s skills were at best platinum level¡ªany member here could easily defeat him, let alone Jin Zhengzhe.


    "Calm down!" Fang Jueyu reassured Wang Cong, "Can''t you trust my skills?"


    "I know your skills," Wang Cong was anxious. "Even with a sword, you might not manage to hit anything."


    "Hey, why do you see me that way? Am I really that low in your eyes?" Fang Jueyu joked. "I''ve been learning from a teacher recently. If Jin Zhengzhe hits me with a single skill, I''ll concede!"


    "A teacher?" Jin Zhengzhe caught these key words. "Who is your teacher?"


    In the eSports world, there indeed were many experts with a deep understanding of games, but they disliked public appearances. Jin Zhengzhe was introduced to professional gaming by such a teacher when he started.


    "My teacher is the one and only Bridge Overlord of Zhongshan. You probably haven''t heard of him. Do you want to play or not? Give me a straightforward answer, stop dawdling!" Fang Jueyu said impatiently.


    "Hahaha, ZZ team really must be desperate to let an unknown substitute step forward. You must have just joined, right?" Jin Zhengzhe sat back down, "Let''s play. Pick any hero you want. As an industry veteran, I feel it''s my duty to teach you."


    "This guy sure is confident!" Fang Jueyu gave the ZZ players a reassuring gesture.


    "Fine, if you want to play, go ahead!" Wang Cong resigned himself to the situation. Most predictions targeted strong players. Fang Jueyu''s amateur movements might just counter someone like Jin Zhengzhe.


    Jin Zhengzhe chose Zerath as usual, while Fang Jueyu surprisingly picked Teemo, leaving the onlookers even more frustrated as if he was just throwing himself into danger.


    "Kid, let me show you what a real expert is!" Jin Zhengzhe smiled confidently.


    But when he launched his first skill, his expression froze. Fang Jueyu dodged it perfectly with his movements! Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It must be a coincidence!" Even for Jin Zhengzhe, it''s impossible to guarantee his skill hits every time; occasional misses are normal.


    Missing once could be a coincidence, twice could be luck, but missing the third, fourth times definitely indicated a problem!


    Jin Zhengzhe spent over half of his magic energy and still hadn''t hit Fang Jueyu once with a skill.


    Not only that, Fang Jueyu was strikingly precise with the attack range. After each hit, he immediately repositioned, making Jin Zhengzhe thoroughly frustrated.


    "Since when did this kid get so good?" Wang Cong watched in disbelief, even some of the professional players had their mouths slightly agape. Such performance required a high level of familiarity with the hero, and anticipation skills that even they couldn''t claim to possess.


    What could Fang Jueyu possibly not be capable of?


    But only Fang Jueyu knew, he didn''t possess such skill levels. It was all thanks to Xiao Yi! Xiao Yi''s computational abilities far surpassed a supercomputer. He could predict Jin Zhengzhe''s moves based on his position, direction, and other data¡ªFang Jueyu couldn''t be hit if he tried!


    "How could he dodge everything!" Jin Zhengzhe had beads of sweat on his forehead. The more anxious he became, the more minions he missed, quickly falling behind Fang Jueyu by over ten last hits.


    Jin Zhengzhe considered risking it, but the health difference between them was too vast, and the cautious playstyle made him hesitant to take any bold actions. When Fang Jueyu''s last hits surpassed ninety, he panicked completely!


    "Hey, how many times do I have to say this, when playing Zerath you must build Statikk Shiv and Infinity Edge, why won''t you listen!" Fang Jueyu took down the last minion and smiled the smile of a victor at Jin Zhengzhe.


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    "How could this happen..." Jin Zhengzhe looked at the computer screen in disbelief. Fang Jueyu''s moves were almost beyond human capability; the precision was something only a computer could achieve, right?


    Jin Zhengzhe had ten years of professional career and coaching experience, yet he had never encountered someone like this. Even though it was just one game, it was entirely enough to reveal Fang Jueyu''s strength.


    "Old Fang, you''re strong!" Wang Cong gave a thumbs-up. If Fang Jueyu had shown this skill back when they were playing together for fun, would they have crashed and burned every time?


    "Come on, be honest, did you secretly take extra lessons?"


    "Hahaha, didn''t I tell you? I recently got myself a teacher, he''s the king of Zhongshan Bridge, Wuhu Dashima!" Fang Jueyu said exaggeratedly.


    "Wuhu Dashima?" Jin Zhengzhe silently noted the name. If the students taught by him were already this good, then just how powerful would the teacher himself be? Could he also be that unassuming esports master?


    "The Dean is impressive!" The members of ZZ team looked at Fang Jueyu with eyes full of excitement. If each of them could have Fang Jueyu''s level of skill and timing, they would definitely be able to sweep the entire STT team in the next match!


    "Sorry, Coach Jin, thanks for the game." Fang Jueyu said.


    "How did you do it, it couldn''t be a cheat, could it?" Jin Zhengzhe thought carefully but still felt something was off. If Fang Jueyu''s performance was just excellent, it might seem realistic, but for an entire match to miss every skill, could a human really achieve that?


    "Why don''t we switch computers?" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly. He indeed used a cheat, but this cheat wasn''t in the computer, it was in his body; so what if they switched computers?


    This time, Jin Zhengzhe chose Jax, a very strong laning champion. As if to insult Jin Zhengzhe, Fang Jueyu picked Zerath whom he had just used!


    "This time I definitely won''t lose to you!" Jin Zhengzhe was very confident in his positioning, and most of Jax''s skills couldn''t be dodged by just positioning. No matter how good Fang Jueyu''s positioning was, he wouldn''t have any extra advantage against him.


    "Xiao Yi, any problems?"


    "Rest assured, host, even if he has slippery moves, he won''t dodge even half of your skills!"


    As soon as the minion waves met, Fang Jueyu hit him with a precise Q skill. Jin Zhengzhe didn''t panic, his professional composure was quite formidable.


    "Such high APM!"


    APM refers to actions per minute, also known as "hand speed," which to some extent reflects a player''s level. Fang Jueyu''s frantic clicking and rapid screen switching were dazzling as he cast skills from a distance, giving Jin Zhengzhe''s Jax no chance to touch him.


    "Take another Q from me!" Another skill precisely hit Jin Zhengzhe again; in the moment Jin Zhengzhe was busy trying to dodge, Fang Jueyu interspersed two basic attacks and quickly reduced Jin Zhengzhe''s health to below half.


    QWQW, continuous skills rained down on Jin Zhengzhe. As Fang Jueyu began to charge up again, Jin Zhengzhe used Flash with his last sliver of health to escape out of Fang Jueyu''s sight.


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    "First blood!"


    With that bright crimson prompt, this game''s conclusion was once again declared.


    "Too strong, too strong!" ZZ team''s mid-laner Song Yi looked on with eyes full of fervor. This was the level of skill he dreamed of achieving, but even as a top domestic mid-laner, he was still far behind Fang Jueyu, almost to the point of being irreparably so.


    "Convinced now?" Fang Jueyu stood up. "Coach Jin, we can overlook your earlier taunts, but there''s one thing I must tell you. This year''s World Championship, our ZZ team is definitely going to hoist the trophy!"


    Jin Zhengzhe''s face turned red and blue in turns; he really wanted to retort Fang Jueyu''s words, but he just lost two matches in a row to Fang Jueyu without even the chance to fight back. How could a defeated general speak of courage?


    "Hmph! This is a team world championship; when the time comes, the champion will still be our STT team!" Jin Zhengzhe said defiantly. "Do you dare make a bet?"


    "Bet on what?" Fang Jueyu looked at him with interest.


    "Of course on the next match''s victory!"


    "What are you betting?"


    "5 million US Dollars!" Jin Zhengzhe said. Their team was strong, but funding had always been scarce. In their eyes, ZZ team was like a piece of juicy steak, ready to be devoured at any time.


    "That wager is too small, isn''t it?" Fang Jueyu looked at him with disdain. "Make it ten times that!"


    "Ten times?" Jin Zhengzhe couldn''t help but take another look at Fang Jueyu. Wasn''t the owner of ZZ team Wang Cong? How could this little substitute dare make such bold claims?


    "What he says holds as much weight as what I say!" Wang Cong had no confidence, but at this moment, pride was at stake.


    "We can''t come up with that much money," Jin Zhengzhe admitted directly. "Let''s bet on something else."


    "How about this, if you lose, we don''t want money!"


    "Then what do you want?" Jin Zhengzhe asked curiously.


    "I want you to cosplay as a female champion to cheer for our ZZ team in the finals. How about that?"


    "Coach, there''s no such person in ZZ''s lineup; he''s not ZZ''s substitute!" Jin Zhengzhe''s assistant had just checked their roster.


    "Alright!" Hearing this news, Jin Zhengzhe was relieved. Given the current team configuration, he never imagined his team would lose. "See you on the battlefield then!"


    Jin Zhengzhe left angrily with his team, but the members of ZZ team did not appear too excited; rather, they looked solemn.


    They knew Fang Jueyu didn''t care about the money, but if they lost, it would truly be letting down Fang Jueyu''s expectations in them.


    "Old Fang, you''re really bragging a bit too much!" Wang Cong sighed. Fang Jueyu''s victory was a heavy blow to STT team''s morale, but Jin Zhengzhe wasn''t wrong; they had only won a single offline match.


    "Hehe, old Wang, have you ever seen me do something I wasn''t confident in?" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly.


    "Hmm..." Wang Cong thought about it. Ever since he''d known Fang Jueyu, this guy had never suffered a setback. If he dared say such things, he definitely had confidence. "Do you have some secret weapon?"


    "You got it right!" Fang Jueyu said confidently. Just now, in that little bit of time, Fang Jueyu had Xiao Yi compile all data on STT team, including each player''s specific character, favored champions, weaknesses, and so on. Even the team''s tactics had been thoroughly researched.


    Although this was a contest that truly tested team synergy and the battlefield changed at a moment''s notice, individual habits and thought processes were hard to drastically change. Once you figured all this out, the odds of winning were very high.


    After Xiao Yi''s analysis, everything abstract became concrete, allowing each one of them to gain a huge lead in matchups. Without experiencing too many mistakes in the game, they could definitely catch STT team off guard! It would be hard to lose!


    Not only that, but Xiao Yi had even used its powerful simulation abilities to plan several strategies, with each move aimed at their weaknesses! This was almost like a script already written!


    "Ding dong!" Wang Cong''s phone rang.


    "These are the tactics devised for STT team, study them well!"


    "Wang An, take a look; I don''t quite understand it." Wang Cong opened the file and handed it to Wang An.


    Wang An examined it for over two minutes, and a trace of excitement flashed across his face. The more he looked, the more excited his expression became. Although they hadn''t faced each other in a real match yet, following the tactics Fang Jueyu devised, the odds of victory were extremely high!


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    After getting the tactical plan that Fang Jueyu managed to obtain, the members of Team ZZ immediately lost their appetite. Led by Wang An, they quickly entered the conference room and began a heated discussion.


    "Old Fang, are you sure about that stuff of yours?"


    "Don''t worry, as long as the STT team doesn''t play dirty and cut our internet, we can definitely beat them this match!" Fang Jueyu said confidently.


    "That''s not gonna fly. I''d better find a group to guard the power lines at the venue," Wang Cong joked, "They have a history with this kind of thing. If they really pull the plug, we won''t have anywhere to complain."


    "Hahaha, just wait for this year''s finals when Jin Zhengzhe cosplays as Lakesi for our ZZ team!"


    "Whoa, whoa, whoa, stop it. The image is already forming in my head... Ugh..."


    "By the way, how long till the next match? Is there anything fun to do around here?" It was Fang Jueyu''s first time in Europe. Even though he''d been in England for several days, it was all various social gatherings, and he hadn''t really had a chance to explore.


    "Of course, I''ve got everything arranged for you!" Wang Cong smiled mysteriously and pulled out two invitations from his pocket.


    The invitations were exquisitely crafted and elegant, even incorporating gold and other valuable metals. The invitation alone seemed quite valuable, indicating the host must be someone of significant status.


    "What''s this?"


    "An invitation to a private auction, originally meant for my dad. He''s got an investment deal to discuss these days, so he just passed it to me!" Wang Cong handed one of the invitations to Fang Jueyu.


    "Rothschild family?" Fang Jueyu noticed the signature on the invitation. Just the name alone was legendary to many; they were a powerful family in Europe, almost controlling the economic balance, with wealth in the billions of US Dollars, a real behemoth.


    However, there were families more powerful than the Rothschilds, like the Saudi family, who owned the entire kingdom of Saudi Arabia, yet were still working for the Fang Family.


    Fang Jueyu was no longer that clueless guy from before. Though the Rothschild family was wealthy and powerful, they were nothing compared to the Ladinic family, which controlled over one-seventh of Fang Jueyu''s assets. They were just more low-key.


    Nonetheless, for Wang Cong and the others, the Rothschild family was still formidable. Their influence was immense across Europe, both in politics and finance.


    This auction, they were merely the organizers. As for the sellers, most were anonymous since there were often shady items at the auction. If identified, it could be trouble.


    "So, interested? I heard some good stuff will be up today. Forget the famous paintings; there''s something you should definitely find intriguing!" Wang Cong smiled mysteriously.


    "What is it?"


    "One of the Zodiac animal heads, the lost dog''s head from back in the day!"


    "Oh?" That certainly piqued Fang Jueyu''s interest. Many of the national treasures lost back then hadn''t been recovered, and this was one of them.


    "Hey, Xiaoyi, although my grandpa wasn''t on Earth during that part of history, why didn''t my dad and grandpa track these things down afterwards? With their capabilities, it wouldn''t have been hard, right?" Fang Jueyu asked.


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    "Well, it''s crucial to know where these things are first, you know?" Xiaoyi retorted, "Satellite technology, internet technology, these have only developed in the past few decades. Even if I can hack into any secret on your Earth, it''s difficult to cook without rice."


    "True, so can you find the whereabouts of the missing animal heads now?"


    "There''s one I can''t find. It''s probably been continually transferred and lost over time. Still, it''s no hard task. Just deploy a drone to scan the entire earth!"


    "Is that something doable now?"


    "With your current tech, no way, but I can help you!"


    "Alright, I''ll deal with that later. For now, I''ll find a way to get the dog head back first!" S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fang Jueyu opened the invitation, which featured some exquisite images of items to be auctioned. The dog head was among them.


    Apart from the animal head, Fang Jueyu also saw artworks by Picasso and Da Vinci, and sculptures by some sculptors. Almost half were art pieces, with astonishing starting prices.


    "What on earth are these?" As he flipped further, Fang Jueyu found some strange items; they had no actual images, just a list of chaotic English letters looking like some kind of signal.


    "What are these?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "No idea, first time seeing them too. Probably some small website, haha!" Wang Cong joked.


    "Ever seen a small site starting at 200 million US Dollars?" The prices were jaw-droppingly high.


    "Who cares, I only brought 200 million US Dollars. Even if it''s the Elixir of Immortality, I can only look!"


    "Hahaha, you think you''re Qin Shihuang?" Fang Jueyu laughed, yet only he knew that immortality wasn''t a dream. If he could develop his potential to his father Fang Huai''s level, living a thousand years wouldn''t be all that difficult.


    "Whatever, we''ll deal with this later. Lao Wang, I want to get that item back!" Fang Jueyu declared.


    "That''s what I was thinking!" They exchanged a glance, "This time my dad''s given me loads of money, told me to bring it back at any cost!"


    "Is the animal head worth a lot now?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "Yeah, last year the dragon head appeared at an auction. An anonymous buyer from Huaxia bought it for 15 million US Dollars. Judging by this auction''s caliber and scale, it might exceed 20 million US Dollars!" Wang Cong had prepared 200 million US Dollars.


    "You plan on forking out cash?" Fang Jueyu had an interesting look, "Ever seen someone steal your stuff and then sell it back to you?"


    "Whoa, don''t act rashly; this is no ordinary event. Security will be tight, not as easy as dining and dashing!"


    "Pfft, I''m not that dumb!" Fang Jueyu said, "Once I find out the origins of this dog head, and if that seller is involved in its theft, I''ll make them cough it up!"


    Fang Jueyu slammed the table, "It''s our stuff; there''s no sense in paying for it!"


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    "Old Fang, how much usable cash do you have?" Wang Cong asked.


    "What''s up?"


    "Even if you''re going to deal with the owner of the beast head, you need money to win the auction first, right?" Wang Cong said, "The starting price is marked at 20 million US Dollars. I reckon by the end, the final auction price will be much higher!"


    "What do you mean by that?"


    "I heard from my dad that more than 20 people in Huaxia received the invitation. Tell me, anyone with even a hint of patriotism from Huaxia, what would they do when they see this dog head appearing at the auction?"


    "Obviously, they''d do their best to bid for it and bring it back to Huaxia!" Fang Jueyu said without a second thought. "Huaxia''s national treasures can''t remain abroad!"


    "You should know, although Huaxia''s international standing is rising, many countries still see us as a thorn in their side. If they find out about this, they''ll definitely bid against us!"


    "There are only two possibilities in a bidding war. The first is that no one from our side can offer a higher price, so the beast head will fall into someone else''s hands again, maybe even end up displayed in some museum. If that happens, Huaxia''s definitely going to lose face!"


    "The other possibility is that the price skyrockets, and even if we do get the beast head, it will be at a great cost, which might be exactly what they want to see!"


    Honestly, while many people in Huaxia are wealthy, you won''t find any Huaxia name at the top of the Forbes list. Even though the Forbes list has its biases, it shows that Huaxia still lags slightly in financial power.


    Growing up in a family of business moguls, Wang Cong analyzed such issues with clarity and logic; his speculations were all within the realm of possibility.


    "So, I fear two hundred million won''t be enough!" Wang Cong said worriedly. "We might need you to step in to secure the item. That''s why I''m asking about your available liquid funds now."


    "Well..." Fang Jueyu paused, not quite sure how much liquid capital he could mobilize. "Sister Zhuang Ying, you probably know better than I do."


    "Young Master, the funds I can mobilize amount to the over 500 billion US Dollars you currently have in liquid assets. This amount can be accessed at any time!" Zhuang Ying said.


    "Five hundred billion US Dollars?" Wang Cong almost sprayed water in Fang Jueyu''s face. Even the world''s richest person''s net worth might just be over a hundred billion US Dollars. And Fang Jueyu was talking about only liquid assets.


    "Old Fang, what''s the deal with your assistant?" Wang Cong found Zhuang Ying''s identity increasingly intriguing. He knew she was Fang Jueyu''s personal assistant but had never heard of an assistant managing such vast sums of money.


    "Oh, actually, I don''t know either. I just know her family is big, and her grandfather''s name is Zhuang Hanzhong. Their ancestors have ties with my family, and they''ve been managing our assets in Huaxia, that''s all."


    "Mr. Wang, you might not recognize me or my grandfather, but you''ve probably heard of my father, Zhuang Fan."


    "Zhuang Fan?" Wang Cong looked at the ceiling, trying to recall the name. Suddenly, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes. "You''re... you''re Zhuang Fan''s daughter?"


    Wang Cong''s father, Wang Lin, had told him that while there are many wealthy people in Huaxia, there''s truly only one ancient family. It is said to be as old as the event''s organizers, the Rothschild family.


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    The Zhuang Family''s financial power is formidable, and their network spans all of Huaxia. The strangest thing, however, is that you rarely hear about their overseas ventures. The current head of this Zhuang Family is Mr. Zhuang Fan.


    "Old Fang, who exactly are you? The Zhuang Family''s heiress serves as your personal assistant? I''m genuinely impressed!" Wang Cong sighed.


    "By the way, Miss Zhuang, you said you could mobilize over 500 billion. Can you tell me, using all of Fang Jueyu''s resources, how much money we could potentially gather?" Wang Cong asked curiously.


    Zhuang Ying glanced at Fang Jueyu, seemingly asking if she should speak.


    "Go ahead. I''m quite curious too!" Fang Jueyu was not entirely sure about his financial mobilization capacity, but by this estimate, he reckoned it had to be several trillion.


    "Mr. Fang''s assets are divided into seven parts. I''m currently holding 500 billion US Dollars in liquid assets. Within a day, I can mobilize at least 800 billion euros from Europe. In other regions, an estimated total of about five trillion in liquid assets is available."


    "Five trillion in a day?" Wang Cong nearly jumped up. "Are you running a bank or something?"


    "Hahaha, funny you say that. I do own quite a few banks!"


    "Not quite, Young Master!" Zhuang Ying interrupted him. "The funds I mentioned are those readily accessible. I wasn''t counting the banks. With a week, gathering over ten trillion dollars would be easy!"


    Wang Cong was rendered speechless. He was already shocked that Fang Jueyu could fund a film city with such a scary sum, but he didn''t imagine that was merely a fraction of his liquid assets. No wonder he could pull off such jaw-dropping feats¡ªhis wealth truly exceeded imagination.


    "Alright, I guess I''ll spend my two hundred million on some trinkets at the auction, and I''ll leave the beast head to you!" Wang Cong figured that even if Fang Jueyu bought everything at the auction, it would be no big deal. He might as well leave this patriotic act to Jueyu.


    "Alright then, I''ll take it from here!" Fang Jueyu''s expression remained calm, but inside he was slightly shaken, realizing the true extent of his financial clout. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Young Master, have you decided to attend?" Zhuang Ying asked.


    "Of course, the national treasure is still out there. I have to bring it back."


    "Let me arrange it for you. These invitations are for average seats; I can arrange the best seats for both you and Mr. Wang!"


    Even though the auction would be packed with top-tier figures, not all billionaires are the same¡ªlike Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu, both rich but miles apart in status.


    "I''m sure the Ladinic Family received some of these invites too. We can use theirs!" Given they operated under Fang Jueyu, Zhuang Ying didn''t see the Ladinic Family as outsiders.


    "Okay, arrange it then. As for the money, just bring plenty. If there''s something good, just buy it all. Even if I can''t use it now, I can save it for my son, hahaha!"


    Wang Cong''s face turned sour, as if he wanted to hit someone. "Do you think this is a trip to the supermarket?"


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 Chapter 147 Family Totem

    The auction was scheduled for the evening two days later, taking place in a private manor belonging to the Rothschild family in North Tower City, a part of the Kingdom of Sailort. Interestingly, before their departure, Zhuang Ying had prepared masks for him and Wang Cong.


    "Why, Sister Ying? We''re attending an auction, not a Halloween party. What''s the use of this thing?" Fang Jueyu fiddled with the injured-looking, red, tusked demon mask.


    "Hehe, young master, you just don''t get it. The Rothschild family''s auction isn''t an ordinary one; many shady items end up there. If some people buy them, they might get into trouble," Zhuang Ying said with a smile. "So, covering your face and hiding your identity is a must."


    "Seriously, it''s like we''re about to rob a bank."


    "Gu Yi, what about you? Why don''t you have one?" Fang Jueyu asked.


    "I don''t need such things!" Gu Yi smiled slightly. Suddenly, the muscles on his face began writhing like building blocks, and then, magically, his face transformed into that of Eddie Peng.


    "Holy crap! You can do that?" Fang Jueyu exclaimed. With a skill like that, he could practically steal the job of Peking Opera performers!


    As for Wang Cong, who was beside Fang Jueyu, he was even more dumbfounded. Although he lived in the upper-class family, he had never encountered a superpower user like this.


    "Old Fang, what the heck is your bodyguard?" Wang Cong pointed at Gu Yi, even with a trace of fear on his face. Maybe it was a human instinctual reaction to encountering unknown things?


    "Oh, don''t panic. My bodyguard has some special abilities. You''ll get used to it." Fang Jueyu didn''t treat Wang Cong as an outsider. With all their interactions, he would eventually know these things.


    "Do you want to change your face? I''m afraid if you go out like this, you''ll quickly be surrounded by thousands of girls, and someone will keep calling you ''husband''." Fang Jueyu joked.


    "Young master, this isn''t Huaxia; no one knows Eddie Peng here!" Gu Yi laughed.


    "Still, you should change it. As long as no one can recognize you, it''ll be fine."


    "Alright!" Gu Yi''s face wriggled again, and suddenly, it became very ordinary, the kind that wouldn''t be recognized in a crowd.


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    "This is amazing!" Fang Jueyu marveled. "If I can bring back the animal head this time, it should increase the completion rate quite a bit, right? Maybe I can learn this trick myself then?"


    The incident where Fang Jueyu saved kidnapped children and his donations to various charitable organizations had greatly increased the completion of his first-stage unlock tasks. If he could bring back a national treasure this time, he might even complete the task directly.


    "That might not be enough!" Xiao Yi said. "But if you spend a bit this time, maybe you''ll complete this big task directly!"


    "Right!" Fang Jueyu slapped his thigh. "Then I''ll just treat this trip as going to a large supermarket. I''ll buy whatever I see, best if I can use up all this money ha ha ha!"


    "Young master, everything is ready. You and Mr. Wang can depart!" Zhuang Ying had already arranged the vehicles. The Ladinic family also had many enterprises in this city, so sending a car was a piece of cake. More than ten kilometers away, a helicopter awaited them at an airport.


    ...


    "Old Fang, there are just four of us. Did you really have to bring a transport helicopter?" Wang Cong looked at the massive structure at the airport in disbelief. Forget four people, it could probably fit an entire troop.


    "How should I know? It''s not my doing..." Fang Jueyu glanced at Zhuang Ying.


    "Young master, I don''t know either. I only asked the Ladinic family to send a slightly impressive helicopter. I didn''t expect them to go this overboard."


    It was still an incredibly luxurious private helicopter, with almost all interior space modified, making it a luxury single apartment.


    "Wow, I thought I was wealthy enough. It seems I still have a long way to catch up with you!" Wang Cong silently took some photos and mumbled to himself, hiding in a corner to post on Weibo.


    The helicopter''s interior was adorned with numerous paintings, almost all by famous artists. In the center hung a portrait and something that looked like a totem.


    "Sister Ying, who''s this?" Fang Jueyu didn''t remember any historical figure looking like that.


    "Oh, that''s the first Clan Leader of the modern Ladinic family," Zhuang Ying said. "Actually, I don''t know much about their family. I only know that their family went through a huge turmoil. This person became the Clan Leader after that. I think his name was Jerod Ladinic."


    "Host, this is the Ladinic family child I told you about, who was taken in by Fang Yang."


    "Oh, I see. He''s quite handsome!"


    "Of course, the host Fang Yang taught him some skills to unlock his potential. His genes were enhanced to some extent, so naturally, he''s handsome."


    "And what''s that symbol?" Fang Jueyu looked closely. The central part of the symbol was a circle, surrounded by many triangle arrangements, resembling a sun emitting light. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, that''s the emblem of your Fang Family. All families under the Fang Family use this as their emblem. It''s an ancient ancestor of your family who carved it, meaning ''as dazzling as the sun.''"


    "But why do I feel like I''ve seen it somewhere before?" Fang Jueyu thought for a long time until an image of a giant building appeared in his mind.


    "Yes, yes! I remember now, the Hall of the Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon had this totem! Our family might have connections with Ancient Babylonian civilization?"


    "Ha ha ha, you''re right. When the Ancient Babylonians appeared, your Fang Family had already developed for a long time. Your ancestors brought them advanced knowledge, and that civilization was a vassal of your Fang Family. Unfortunately, it later declined."


    "That impressive?" Fang Jueyu suddenly realized he knew very little about his family.


    "That''s nothing. Although your thoughts and technology were too backward back then, even if you were given high-tech, you couldn''t immediately apply it. But surpassing that era wasn''t easy."


    "True enough!"


    "Ha ha, I''ll be honest. Actually, ancient Egyptian and ancient Indian civilizations were disseminated by your ancestors. They were affiliated with your Fang Family in those distant times, even worshipped you like deities!"


    "You know the Sphinx?"


    "Of course, I do!"


    "Ha ha ha, it was created with imagination, using your ancestor named Fang Shu as the template!"


    "Ha ha ha! Are they demons? Ha ha ha!" Fang Jueyu couldn''t help but laugh. "If those archaeologists knew that the mystery of the Sphinx''s origin was just a little accident created by my ancestor, wouldn''t they all be driven to madness?"