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What a wonderful day it was. They were so happy!

President Cai truly lived up to his surname—he was practically the God of Wealth himself!

A rare smile appeared on Xuan Hanfeng's usually stern face. He had never imagined that, in such a short time, they would find new hope. The team would not have to disband; they had joined a new company, gained ample financial backing, and could continue pursuing the work they loved. The prospects ahead of them were simply wonderful.

And all of these changes were because of President Cai.

Xuan Hanfeng said, "Everyone, let's put our hearts into filming videos from now on!"

Only by filming well and presenting their work with care could they repay President Cai for helping them in their time of need and recognizing their talent.

"Definitely!"

"Whether our future programs turn out well depends entirely on the videos we make. We can't let President Cai's investment go to waste."

"With this equipment, I'll get up before dawn and stay up late if I have to, just to capture stunning footage."

"Brother Xuan, everyone, let's give it our all!"

They were all fired up and full of enthusiasm. The fact that they had endured hardship alongside Xuan Hanfeng, traveling to remote mountain regions to film without giving up or dropping out, showed that they shared his ideals. The team had only been forced to disband, but now that they had new hope, the future looked promising. Everyone would strive and fight for it once more.

After they had all selected the equipment they needed, the young female staff member said, "It's noon now. Would you like to eat at the company? The cafeteria food is no worse than what you'd get at restaurants outside. I actually think it tastes even better, and it's cheaper too. The company provides meal subsidies. Here are your meal cards—come on, take them."

She handed out meal cards one by one.

Mu Lin, one of the female team members, asked, "We get meal cards too?"

The sweet-looking young woman immediately smiled and replied, "You're company employees too. How could you not have them? President Cai specifically instructed us to prepare them for all of you."

Mu Lin thought that since they would often be out and about in the future and would not return to the company much, she had assumed they would not get them.

"Then we have to try the cafeteria," Ding Meng said. "What should we call you, miss?"

The young woman said, "Just call me Xiao Qiu. I'll take you to the cafeteria."

Xuan Hanfeng said, "Thank you. Sorry for the trouble."

"It's no trouble." Xiao Qiu said, "I'm very happy to introduce you to Jinbai Group."

This entire office building was the company headquarters. In the future, Jinbai Entertainment would not be the only subsidiary; the company would also expand into other industries.

Besides that, President Cai had bought the land surrounding the office building as well, planning to use it for other construction projects, such as employee dormitories.

"Many departments in the company haven't been fully established yet, and some floors are still empty. It can't be helped—the headquarters is just too big. It's an entire building. Sometimes I even get lost inside, and when I'm in a hurry, I have to run." Xiao Qiu spoke in a humblebragging tone, her face full of pride.

"President Cai and Vice President Xuan are both wonderful. The company is very employee-friendly. There's even a fitness area where you can use the equipment for free, and the cafeteria food is especially delicious. Since I joined the company, I still haven't tried every dish in the cafeteria yet. Ah, we're here. This is the company cafeteria. What do you think? It's huge, right?"

Xuan Hanfeng looked up, his expression turning astonished.

The other team members all widened their eyes as well.

"Th-this is the company cafeteria? It's really not some food court in a mall?"

No, the facilities and layout here were far superior to any food court. It felt more like an upscale restaurant.

"Oh my god, it's so big."

"Damn, there are this many options?"

Xiao Qiu introduced, "There are both northern and southern cuisines, rice and noodles, as well as Western food and burgers. Over there, you can get free ice cream, and the desserts are free too. Everyone can also pick up fruit from the fruit section, but to prevent waste, there are limits on the quantity."

Xuan Hanfeng and the others could barely take it all in.

Their mouths began watering at once. Smelling the delicious aromas of the food, their stomachs started growling too.

Everything looked pretty good.

What should they eat?

Xiao Qiu said, "What flavors do you all prefer? I can recommend something..."

Online, the previous wave of buzz surrounding Jinbai Entertainment had not yet fully died down when another wave arrived.

--[#JinbaiEntertainmentForcesEmployeesToLeaveWork#]

--[#WantToWorkOvertimeYouStillNeedToSubmitAnApplicationHowAnnoying#]

--[#LateNightSnackSubsidyIsThisTryingToMakeUsRoundAsBalls#]

--[#ThisIsACafeteriaNoThisIsHeaven#]

What were these bizarre trending topics?

Passing netizens had no idea what was going on. When they clicked in to take a look, they were stunned. Why were they all related to Jinbai Entertainment again?

Looking more closely, their eyes widened in disbelief. They backed out and clicked back in again and again, then completely broke down.

[I recognize every single word, but once they're put together, I can't understand them anymore. What kind of nonsense is this? Forcing employees to leave work?! Do people need to be forced to get off work? What, are employees refusing to leave the office? Sob, don't mind me, I've gone insane. How can there be a company that won't let employees work overtime? I. Don't. Believe. It!]

[Take down all these trending topics! Take them down now! There's a shattered little girl here who doesn't want to see this!]

[A company where you don't work overtime? No, this isn't a company. It's heaven!]

[I need a late-night snack subsidy! I can't live without late-night snacks! All my hard-earned salary goes toward food anyway. Please let me become round as a ball—I'm not afraid! Ahhh, Mom, Jinbai Entertainment is the company of my dreams!]

[I don't believe something this good really exists unless Jinbai Entertainment hires me so I can go in and see for myself.]

[Oh my god, are those pictures really of the company cafeteria and not some restaurant or food court stitched together?]

An employee from Jinbai Entertainment confirmed that the photos were indeed of the company cafeteria. He even posted a video himself to prove that they were real.

He also said that the cafeteria food was not only cheap, but delicious as well, with generous portions guaranteed to fill you up.

[I used to choose universities based on their cafeterias. Now, because of a company cafeteria, I suddenly feel the urge to join Jinbai Entertainment.]

[Haha, I couldn't agree more. It looks like Jinbai Entertainment's benefits are really good.]

[Forget all that. Just for President Cai and Vice President Xuan's looks, I already feel the urge to join the company. And I'm putting that plan into action now.]

Some netizens were still sighing, envying them online, and drooling over the pictures.

But the smart netizens were already preparing résumés to interview at Jinbai Tower.

This wave brought Jinbai Entertainment quite a few more talented people.

Inside the villa.

Cai Jinbai sat on the sofa, engrossed in his tablet. He never let the tablet leave his hands. With his gold-rimmed glasses used to conceal his AC removed, his hair fell loosely around his face, making him seem less like a cool and distant CEO and more like a college student who had just graduated. His legs rested on the sofa, and dressed in loose clothing, he tucked his pale feet beneath a pillow. His posture was exceptionally relaxed and casual.

Xuan Yu sat on the other end of the sofa. A box containing gold rested on the table, and he picked up a sizable piece of gold and kneaded it in his palm.

Before long, the gold changed shape, easily and casually stretching beneath Xuan Yu's fingers.

"Jinbai, what style do you want?"

Chapter 23

Cai Jinbai spared it a glance and said, "Gold ingots, ancient coins, gold beads, or maybe just a gold bracelet would work too."

He liked gold jewelry that was straightforward and eye-catching. He had already collected plenty, but when it came to gold, there was no such thing as too much—the more, the better.

Xuan Yu said, "You already have too many gold bracelets. Let's make a different accessory."

He had made all those bracelets for Jinbai himself, even personally carving the designs on them.

Other than bracelets, Xuan Yu had almost single-handedly supplied all the gold accessories in Cai Jinbai's collection.

Of course, there were also some exceptionally pure gold bars that Cai Jinbai would not allow him to touch. Aside from gold jewelry, he also liked to admire pure, natural gold.

Cai Jinbai thought for a moment and said, "Then make brooches. Make several."

He could switch them out and pin them to his suits. They would not look tacky, but elegant.

As he spoke, he moved his legs. His pale feet slid out from beneath the pillow, and he bent both legs, placing the tablet on them as he watched a video.

Xuan Yu's gaze could not help drifting there. His loose pant legs had been pulled up by the movement, revealing part of his calves. His feet rested on the sofa, his toes sinking into the soft fabric. Blue veins stood out around his ankles, stretching upward into perfectly shaped legs as white as jade.

"What are you watching?" Xuan Yu squeezed the gold in his palm hard. The part pressed between his fingertips immediately became a thin sheet, then he restored it at once and kneaded it back into a ball, rolling and reshaping it freely in his palm.

Cai Jinbao hid nearby, trembling so badly that he did not dare make a sound. Golden wavy lines seemed to shake all around him.

M-Master Xuan was too terrifying. Jinbao had to hide properly. He squeezed himself deeper into the crack of the sofa.

Cai Jinbai said, "The God of Wealth Arrives."

"Hmm?"

"A television drama filmed in this world." Cai Jinbai looked up and smiled. "It's about the kind of God of Wealth people repost and pray to. He oversees all the wealth in the world. He has a long beard and looks like a cheerful old grandfather—very kind and benevolent."

"How is the drama? Is it good?" Xuan Yu asked.

Cai Jinbai said, "The plot is average. It's fairly cheerful, but there isn't much logic to it."

He was simply curious about this world's God of Wealth, so he had casually found something to watch.

"Oh." Xuan Yu immediately lost interest.

No God of Wealth could compare to his Jinbai.

He lowered his head and continued working on the gold. In his hands, it was like putty that could be kneaded however he wished. Following his thoughts, it was molded into all kinds of shapes, with perfect, rounded outlines and smooth surfaces. Then, bit by bit, he added details and formed it into a specific design.