Do I Look Like I'm Short on Money?

Wei Dadong and his team won beautifully!

Although it ended up being a little funny, it was ultimately insignificant—many soldiers are prone to developing paranoid thoughts after being under high tension, and they are also prone to forgetting their own existence. Wei Dadong's behavior was not uncommon; on the contrary, it showed his loyalty and righteousness.

Li Yao left the exhibition hall after everything was settled.

I believe Wei Dadong will receive a grand welcome after they emerge from the Boundary Gate.

Li Yao decided not to join in the fun.

The glory and cheers belong to them.

—As long as he's happy counting his money.

He usually went to the observation deck on the fifth floor to have a smoke, thinking about sending a message to his best friend to brag about it.

In this day and age, it's really not a good idea to tell anyone you've made money.

Human nature is still very subtle.

Your happy outpouring may very well be seen as showing off by others.

They might even lend them money...

It wasn't that Li Yao was unwilling to lend it.

It's because many relatives and friends who borrow money might forget to pay it back—if you don't urge them, they'll act like they've forgotten, but if you do urge them, they'll say, "Oh, you're so rich, what's wrong with paying it back later!"

The end result is often the loss of this relative or friend.

Since we're going to lose it anyway,

Then let's just not lend it.

Li Yao suddenly paused, stunned. Is this why our family doesn't have much contact with relatives? Li Yao seemed to have suddenly discovered some incredible secret! Oh well...

None of that matters. Anyway, Mom is always in charge, and the family has been doing well all these years with no bad relatives.

There might be one, but my mom probably beat me to death.

He took out his phone and texted Lin Xiaowei: "Do you know who Ma Yun is?"

Lin Xiaowei was online and immediately sent a meme. "Vampire Ma Yun. JPG. Is this what you mean?"

Li Yao: "..."

What the hell is this?! And why do you have this Papa Ma Yun saved?! Li Yao asked, "Shouldn't he be everyone's dad? I just made 177.5 million in half an hour! No taxes to pay!" That already deducts the principal.

Lin Xiaowei: "Poverty has limited your imagination..."

Li Yao: "???"

Lin Xiaowei: "You know what? I set up Internet and Online Shopping Mall here in no time, and I even started my own cosmetics business. I'm already a father to so many people! By the way, that film and television project you mentioned before, I'm also planning it. There are masters of drama here, and we can exchange a lot of ideas. So when you go back, bring me some relevant books. I'll need them!"

Li Yao rubbed his temples in pain.

My head's starting to hurt! Other time travelers are all so arrogant and domineering, they're terrifying! But my best friend, after time-traveling, is only focused on business? You've gone astray, bro!

He quickly replied, "Okay, okay, I'll send it to you!"

Then quickly logged off...

Can't we just enjoy showing off a little?!

Just as Li Yao was feeling down, another person arrived at the observation deck on the fifth floor. "Mr. Han Guang? Hello."

The visitor was a man of Indian descent.

He was dressed in a royal blue suit, a black turtleneck sweater, and black trousers. He looked very tall and had a humble demeanor. He came up to Li Yao and introduced himself, "My name is Derek, and I am the highest-ranking person in charge of the Life Evolution Institute."

Li Yao nodded. "I recognize you."

Guo Changshi introduced all the key figures attending the meeting to Li Yao.

"Um."

Derek nodded and said, "I'm here mainly to talk to you. I'm representing the Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security, and I hope we can build a friendship. If you join us, you will not only receive a permanent green card from the American Federation, but you will also receive hundreds of millions of USD in research funding every year. This funding belongs entirely to you, and you can use it as you please."

Li Yao was displeased. "Are you insulting me with money?"

Derek quickly waved his hand. "Of course not, please don't misunderstand!"

Li Yao rubbed his temples, feeling a little uncomfortable.

I was just about to brag to my best friend about how rich I am, and then I got looked down on...

Now there's another one trying to bribe their way in.

I'm so angry.

I am Boss Li!

Doesn't he look like a rich man? He said, "Do you know what's bothering me right now?"

Derek: "Oh? You mean?"

His attitude was very respectful.

Li Yao took out his phone, opened the Esper World Forum, and brought up his account page, saying, "In the past hour and a half, I earned nearly 200 million, but I can't just casually show off to you because of the Alipay balance limit."

Otherwise, Alipay! Li Yao put away his phone. "So, do you understand?"

Derek: "..."

He was a little confused.

Are Chinese people really that cunning?

He actually needs a human voice assistant to show off his wealth? But since he's here to persuade you, he continued, "Financial subsidies are only one aspect. If you're willing, all the secret texts treasured by the American Federation will be open to you, and you can access them at any time! We can even grant you access to many rare and precious treasures!"

Oh? The US is really generous...

If Li Yao were a normal Earthling with extraordinary abilities, he might have been tempted, but unfortunately he isn't.

It wasn't a collection he had specifically targeting the United States.

Instead, he looked down on all the extraordinary beings on Earth! So, Li Yao patted Derek on the shoulder. "I'm not bragging, but I'm not interested in any secret manuals in the world, let alone the United States, because my technology is better."

Derek: "..."

Isn't this guy a bit too arrogant?

Li Yao, on the other hand, was quite pleased with himself!

That guy's pretty convincing.

After finishing his conversation, Li Yao prepared to return to the hotel. Actually, when Derek made his demands, he had considered whether to infiltrate the area and steal the documents to show the Wallfacers ... But then he thought again, infiltrating never ends well! What if the Wallfacers demanded another three years from him...

Wouldn't that be incredibly awkward?

and,

Li Yao has made his decision: once he becomes powerful enough, he plans to open an academy on Earth!

At that time, everyone on the Earth's superhuman side will have to call him Dad... oops, I mean, Dean!

At that time, all nations will come to pay tribute.

Admired by the whole world!

Isn't that wonderful?

Derek gritted his teeth and said solemnly, "The American Federation has a huge power, and what you are doing is very unwise."

Li Yao stopped, turned around, pointed at himself, and said, "How dare you talk to me like that? Do you know who I am?"

Derek: "Who?"

Li Yao: "Han Guang, Qingyun Disciple! If you've got the guts, come and chop me up, thank you."

Finding "Han Guang" is impressive! Derek was thinking a bit too much, because this sentence had gone viral on the Esper World Forum before, and now that it was coming out of the mouth of the person in front of him, it was full of provocation!

but,

Qingyun Sect...

How come I've never heard of it? But then he thought about how deep the waters of China are, and he felt relieved.

Derek said in a deep voice, "We'll see."

"You might not be able to leave. You think you can go back safely after coming out this time? Derek, you can't be that naive."

Li Yao and Derek looked towards the source of the sound at the same time, and immediately,

A seductive and alluring crimson glimpse caught my eye...

This is the second update. Please help me recommend this book to others. Having fellow book lovers in real life must be a really happy thing... I loved doing this in high school, recommending good novels to each other. So, I hope you enjoy reading it~(`)