The gap between people could sometimes be greater than the gap between humans and other species.
Wu Wei had to go and ask Lan Meng, "Lan Meng, how much pocket money do you usually get each month?"
Lan Meng blinked. "I've never calculated it. I can spend whatever I want on my cards."
"Just estimate."
"It can't be that much. My clothes are all custom-made, and I've paid an annual membership fee at a private club for skincare. I only go shopping three or four times a month, and my family's driver brings me every meal, so I hardly ever need to spend money. Huh, Wu Wei, why are you crying?"
"The wind's too strong."
Wu Wei didn't want to talk to Lan Meng anymore.
Damn capitalist heiress. She was so annoying.
Lan Meng blinked, seeming to realize something. Then she coaxed him, "Wu Wei, as long as you agree to be with me, what's mine is yours."
Wu Wei's heart gave an unfaithful little thump.
"Living off someone else is a skill, too. I'll help you reach the pinnacle of it."
Wu Wei mustered every ounce of willpower to resist the temptation.
"I'd still rather make a living with my talent. I can't handle being kept by a rich woman."
Lan Meng's pretty face flushed. "Wu Wei, you flirt."
Wu Wei shrugged and decisively changed the heartbreaking subject.
"It must cost a lot to use this artificial intelligence, right?"
"Of course. But I'm a direct descendant of the Lan Family, and you're Aunt Lin's only son. If we join forces, no one will object."
Besides, the Lan Family would be more than happy to see the two of us get together. Lan Meng didn't say that part out loud.
The biggest difference between the Lan Family and the other cultivation families was that when Elder Lan realized he couldn't keep up with the rapidly changing times, he decisively handed power to Lan Meng's father.
Lan Meng's father was a staunch innovator. Back then, he had weathered all kinds of pressure to place his bets on Lin Shen.
In the end, Lin Shen became God Lin.
Lan Meng's father became the richest man in the Qin Kingdom.
A far-sighted business empire would never turn away talent and knowledge.
So they wouldn't turn away Wu Wei.
Wu Wei didn't stand on ceremony. "Then help me analyze it."
Only an idiot would have resources at their disposal and not use them.
Lan Meng was delighted. "Then shall we go see my dad together?"
With her dad's gift of the gab, persuading Wu Wei would be a piece of cake, Lan Meng thought.
Wu Wei gave Lan Meng a knowing smile and immediately dashed her hopes. "Your dad couldn't even win over my mom. What makes you think he can convince me?"
Lan Meng: "..."
"I'll pass. There's no need. Just tell me the results once you've got them. I'm going to study."
"Don't you want to see Aunt Lin's work?"
"Not yet. At my current level, I wouldn't understand it anyway, so there'd be no point in looking. I trust you won't lie to me. I just need a conclusion."
Wu Wei waved Lan Meng off casually and went straight to the third floor of the library.
He was reading material on artificial intelligence.
His mother had already come so far. He'd have to surpass her to be worthy of being her son.
Wu Wei didn't find it hard. If anything, he felt even more motivated.
But as he read, his thoughts wandered, and an idea crossed his mind:
Was there any way he could improve his learning efficiency?
Time was precious. Even with Wu Wei's learning ability, he felt like there wasn't enough of it.
Maybe he could create a top-student system?
But that would require further developing his talent and having enough technical support.
Of course, it would also take a lot of money.
The road to becoming stronger was long and arduous.
While Wu Wei roamed the sea of knowledge, Lan Meng returned to the Lan Family and met with her dear old dad.
Of course, lots of people outside called him "Daddy," too.
Unfortunately for them, he had only one real daughter: Lan Meng.
Seeing Lan Meng, Lan Tian looked puzzled.
"Sweetheart, shouldn't you be at school chasing after your Prince Charming? What brought you home?"
He knew about Lan Meng and Wu Wei, and he was wholeheartedly supportive.
Lin Shen's son was certainly worthy of his daughter. Lan Tian wasn't hung up on family status.
If he hadn't hitched his wagon to Lin Shen back then and become the biggest investor in the God-Conferring Project, the Lan Family wouldn't have enjoyed all its glory these past few years.
Lan Tian also knew all about Night Emperor Academy's latest project. In fact, he was one of the people directing it behind the scenes.
The God-Making Project, spun off from the God-Conferring Project, had officially launched. There was no doubt that Wu Wei would be one of its core candidates.
Lan Tian would never let someone as talented as him go.
"Dad, I want to use our family heirloom."
"What do you want that for? It's practically a nuclear weapon. You can't use it lightly. If you break the rules, you'll stir up public outrage." Lan Tian frowned.
As a successful businessman, Lan Tian was a stickler for the rules.
Because he had already succeeded.
"Dad, don't worry. It's for personal business."
"That's even more reason not to use it. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill."
"But Wu Wei asked me to."
A smile immediately spread across Lan Tian's face. "Oh, Wu Wei wants to use it? Mengmeng, you should've said so sooner. Come on, I'll take you to the vault."
Lan Meng pressed a hand to her chest, feeling deeply wounded.
"Dad, I'm your real daughter!"
"Of course you are."
"Don't they say fathers-in-law and sons-in-law are natural enemies? Why are you so eager to help Wu Wei?"
"Not at all. I love him because I love you. You like him, so I like him."
"Liar. Dad, I'm warning you: I've put up with your seeing other women, but don't you dare compete with me for Wu Wei."
Lan Tian: "(/ω＼)"
What kind of thing was that to say?
Everyone knew that Lan Tian, the richest man in the Lan Family, was a notorious playboy who loved to flirt with women. He was as straight as they came.
Half an hour later, Lan Tian got the results.
"Mengmeng, the results are in. Come take a look..."
Lan Tian's voice abruptly cut off.
Lan Meng walked out with a face mask on and asked in confusion, "Dad, what's wrong?"
Lan Tian's body had gone stiff.
He'd seen plenty of unbelievable things in his life, but this still shocked him.
"Damn, Mengmeng, you've got a rival!"
Lan Meng blinked, and her face mask fell off. She didn't understand what Lan Tian meant.
"What rival?"
"Zhao Xin is a pervert!"
"Huh?"
"He's been pursuing you as a cover. The person he really wants to pursue is Wu Wei."
"Huh?"
Lan Meng's little mouth formed a cute "O."
"Mengmeng, is my future son-in-law really that irresistible? You already have to deal with all the women he's promised to marry, and now you have to compete with a man, too?
"I'm getting more and more interested in Wu Wei myself."
Lan Meng suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
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