The gap between people is sometimes even greater than the gap between different species.
Wu Wei, being a bit too talkative, asked Lan Meng, "Lan Meng, how much pocket money do you usually get a month?"
Lan Meng blinked. "I've never counted; I just swipe my cards whenever I want."
"Can you give me an estimate?"
"Not much, I suppose. My clothes are all custom-made, and I have a private club for skincare that I pay an annual fee for. I only go shopping three or four times a month, and my family driver delivers every meal to me, so I don't really have any expenses. Oh, Wu Wei, why are you crying?"
"The wind is too strong."
Wu Wei did not want to continue this conversation with Lan Meng.
That detestable capitalist heiress, she was just too annoying.
Lan Meng blinked, seemingly realizing something, and then tempted him, "Wu Wei, as long as you submit to me, everything I have will be yours."
Wu Wei's little heart skipped a beat, betraying him.
"Living off a woman is also a skill. I will help you reach the pinnacle of that craft."
Wu Wei used every ounce of his willpower to reject the temptation.
"I still want to make a living with my talent. I can't handle the 'rich woman's happy ball'."
Lan Meng's pretty face flushed red. "Wu Wei, you rogue."
Wu Wei shrugged, decisively changing the subject to avoid further heartbreak:
"The cost of using this artificial intelligence isn't low, right?"
"Of course, but I am a direct descendant of the Lan Family, and you are Aunt Lin's only son. As long as we join forces, no one will have any objections."
And the Lan Family is very willing to see me get closer to you. Lan Meng kept that thought to herself.
The one thing that made the Lan Family different from other cultivation worlds was that after Elder Lan realized he could no longer keep up with this rapidly developing era, he decisively handed over power to Lan Meng's father.
Lan Meng's father was a staunch innovator who, back in the day, had withstood immense pressure to bet everything on Lin Shen.
In the end, Lin Shen became God Lin.
And Lan Meng's father became the richest man in the Qin Kingdom.
A visionary business empire would never refuse the addition of talent and knowledge.
Therefore, they would not refuse Wu Wei.
Wu Wei didn't play coy. "Then help me analyze it."
Having resources and not using them was something only an idiot would do.
Lan Meng felt a surge of joy. "Then shall we go see my dad together?"
With my old man's eloquence, wouldn't convincing Wu Wei be as easy as pie? Lan Meng thought to herself.
Wu Wei gave Lan Meng a look that was half-smile, half-scoff, shattering her illusions instantly. "Your dad couldn't even win over my mom; what gives you the confidence that he can persuade me?"
Lan Meng: "..."
"I won't go; there's no need. Just tell me the analysis results once they're ready. I'm going to go study now."
"Don't you want to see Aunt Lin's work?"
"It's not the right time. With my current level, I wouldn't understand it at all, so looking would be a waste. I trust you won't lie to me; I just need the conclusion."
Waving a carefree goodbye to Lan Meng, Wu Wei headed straight to the third floor of the library.
He was reading materials specifically on artificial intelligence.
His mother had already taken so many steps forward; he had to surpass her to be worthy of being her son.
Wu Wei didn't feel bitter; instead, he felt even more motivated.
However, while reading, his mind wandered, and a thought flashed through his brain:
Was there any way to improve his learning efficiency?
Time was truly precious, and even with Wu Wei's learning ability, he felt there wasn't enough of it.
Perhaps, create a "Straight-A Student System"?
However, that would require deep development of his own talents and sufficient technical support.
Of course, it would definitely require a massive amount of capital.
The road to becoming stronger in the future was long and arduous.
While Wu Wei was swimming in the ocean of knowledge, Lan Meng returned to the Lan Family and met her dear old dad.
Of course, there were many people outside who called him "Dad."
Unfortunately, Lan Meng was his only biological daughter.
Seeing Lan Meng, Lan Tian looked a bit surprised.
"My dear daughter, why aren't you at school chasing your Prince Charming? Why have you run back home?"
Lan Tian was well aware of the situation between Lan Meng and Wu Wei, and he supported it wholeheartedly.
Lin Shen's son was naturally a perfect match for his daughter; Lan Tian was not the type to harbor narrow-minded prejudices about social status.
If he hadn't hitched a ride on Lin Shen's wagon back then to become the primary investor in the God-Conferring Project, the Lan Family would never have enjoyed such glory all these years.
As for the latest initiative at Night Emperor Academy, Lan Tian was also fully in the loop, being one of the masterminds behind the scenes.
The God-Making Project, which had evolved from the God-Conferring Project, had officially launched, and there was no doubt that Wu Wei would be the core seed.
Lan Tian would never dream of letting go of such a talent.
"Dad, I want to use our family's heirloom."
"What do you need that for? It's considered a nuclear-level asset; it cannot be moved lightly. Otherwise, it breaks the rules and easily incites 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, I'm handling a private matter."
"If it's a private matter, you should use it even less. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill."
"But Wu Wei is the one who asked me for it."
A smile immediately appeared on Lan Tian's face: "Oh, Little Wei wants to use it? Mengmeng, you should have said so earlier! Come, I'll take you to the secret vault."
Lan Meng clutched her chest, feeling deeply wounded.
"Dad, I'm your own flesh and blood!"
"Of course you are."
"Don't people say that fathers-in-law and sons-in-law are natural enemies? Why are you so enthusiastic about Wu Wei?"
"Nonsense, I'm just loving the house and its crow. I only like him because you do."
"Liar. Dad, I'm warning you: I've tolerated your affairs with escorts, but you are not allowed to compete with me for Wu Wei."
Lan Tian: "(/ω\)"
This child, what kind of things was she saying?
Everyone knew that the great tycoon Lan was a romantic playboy who loved lingering among flowers, a straight man as straight as they came.
Half an hour later, Lan Tian received the results.
"Mengmeng, the results are out, come take a look..."
Lan Tian's voice came to an abrupt halt.
Lan Meng walked out with a facial mask on, asking in confusion: "Dad, what's wrong?"
Lan Tian's body went somewhat rigid.
He had experienced many incredible things in his life, but he was still somewhat shocked.
"Holy sh*t, Mengmeng, you have a rival in love."
Lan Meng blinked, and her mask fell off; she didn't understand what Lan Tian meant.
"What rival?"
"Zhao Xin is a pervert."
"Huh?"
"His pursuit of you is just a front. The person he really wants to pursue is Wu Wei."
"Huh?"
Lan Meng's small mouth formed a cute "O" shape.
"Mengmeng, does my future son-in-law have that much charm? Not only do you have to face other women who have marriage contracts with him, but you actually have to compete with a man? I'm becoming more and more interested in Wu Wei myself."
Lan Meng suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.