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Just as Xu Chao was worrying about how to explain this fact tactfully, Lin Zhiya came running out herself. "Honey!"

Xu Ruhan happened to pull an understated yet luxurious Black Gold Card from inside his jacket. "Chaochao, there's a hundred million in this account. Take it and spend it. Ask Dad for more if it isn't enough."

His movements were remarkably suave and dashing.

Xu Chao's eyes instantly went as wide as saucers. A hundred million right off the bat-as expected of a middle-aged domineering CEO. He had the means!

Lin Zhiya hurried over and shot the man a hostile glare when she saw the Black Gold Card in his hand.

That bastard had talked such a good game about how boys shouldn't be spoiled and just needed to be raised without too much fuss. And now? He was using money to win her son's heart!

Lin Zhiya hastily rummaged through her own purse and took out a Glittering Gold Card.

"Sweetheart, this is Mom's supplementary card. The limit is around three or four hundred million. Spend whatever you like. If you max it out, Mom will give you the primary card."

Holy crap!

He really couldn't understand the world of rich people!

Xu Chao looked blankly at Fu Sichen, hoping for an answer. W-what on earth was going on?!

Fu Sichen's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly before he said, "I'll transfer all my shares to you. The annual dividends are several billion or so. Spend them however you like."

Xu Chao: "???" Was this the legendary rat race?

Chen Chong: "!!!" Wait, was he hearing human speech? Or had humanity already undergone some kind of super-evolution, and money was now measured not in yuan but in hundreds of millions?!

The police officer: "!!!!" He really couldn't understand the world of rich people!

All three held out their cards, staring at him intently.

Xu Chao felt so pressured. "How about you three play Rock-Paper-Scissors, and I'll take the winner's?"

Lin Zhiya and Xu Ruhan exchanged a glance, then united against their common opponent.

Fu Sichen curled his lips. "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, keep your money for retirement. I'll provide for Chaochao."

Xu Chao blinked, the corners of his mouth secretly lifting.

Lin Zhiya widened her beautiful eyes. "You'll provide for him? By feeding Chaochao Shaxian food every day?"

Fu Sichen lifted his gaze and gave a cool glance. "Hmm?"

Chen Chong's scalp prickled. "I, I..."

He was wrong. He really, truly was wrong!

He shouldn't have gone for convenience and eaten at the Shaxian place downstairs!

Seeing this, Xu Chao quickly said, "Shaxian food is pretty good! I ate until I was stuffed this morning. But after shooting ads all afternoon, I'm so hungry now."

Lin Zhiya immediately forgot everything else. "Mom will take you to eat right now."

Following the principle that it would be a waste not to eat a free meal, and that eating it would make it worthwhile, Xu Chao, Fu Sichen, Lin Zhiya, and Xu Ruhan happily dug into hot pot.

Hot pot was what Xu Chao had secretly wanted, Fu Sichen had suggested, Lin Zhiya had hesitated over, and Xu Ruhan had made the final decision on.

Amid the swirling steam, the four gradually began talking more.

Xu Chao took the initiative to talk about his work schedule for the next few days. Listening, Lin Zhiya felt both proud and distressed.

She was proud because her son had only been back a few days, yet his career was already doing better than the impostor's had after several years.

She was distressed because her son had only just returned and hadn't even had a proper rest before having to go out and work on his career.

"I heard from Chen Chong that you don't have an assistant yet?" Lin Zhiya had long since asked around and learned everything about Xu Chao's situation.

Xu Chao thought for a moment. "Apparently the new assistant ran into some trouble on the way and hasn't arrived yet."

Lin Zhiya's eyes lit up. "Then I'll do it! I'll be your assistant!"

The slice of Snowflake Beef Xu Chao had just picked up dropped back into the spicy broth. "Huh? That wouldn't be very appropriate, would it?"

Fu Sichen naturally picked the Snowflake Beef back up and placed it on the little plate in front of Xu Chao.

Lin Zhiya was very excited. "There's nothing inappropriate about it. I've been unemployed and sitting at home lately. It'll give me something to do."

Xu Chao's mouth twitched. According to the original plot, Lin Zhiya was about to perform at the opening ceremony of next month's AO Games. Did she really not need to rehearse?

The next day, Chen Chong splurged on renting a Mercedes-Benz to pick Xu Chao up and take him to the set for his audition.

Xu Chao circled the Mercedes-Benz. "Dog Bro, you've upgraded your equipment."

Chen Chong fought the urge to roll his eyes and forced a smile. "I was afraid I wouldn't be worthy of our young master if I didn't upgrade soon."

Xu Chao chuckled at that. "Little Chong, work harder, or this young master will send you back to the factory for a rebuild."

As he finished speaking, Fu Sichen raised his hand and pulled open the car door. The morning sunlight fell on the man's Black Gold Wristwatch, reflecting a dazzling gleam.

"Oh dear, your watch is blinding me." Xu Chao theatrically raised a hand to cover his eyes, revealing the matching Platinum Wristwatch on his wrist.

Fu Sichen curled his lips. "Call me if anything comes up."

"Mm-hmm." There seemed to be a piece of candy hidden in the young man's smiling, crescent-shaped eyes, all sweetness.

Once they were in the car, Chen Chong stared at the young man who was so shamelessly showing off. "A gift from President Fu?"

Xu Chao nodded happily.

Chen Chong's expression was hard to describe. "Are you two really...?"

Xu Chao took a moment to process that, then hastily said, "No! It's just that the police said the mercenaries might retaliate against me. The big boss was worried I'd die, so he wanted to put a positioning system on me."

Chen Chong was baffled. "What the hell does that have to do with watches?"

Xu Chao said as though it were obvious, "Having a Positioning Chip implanted in my flesh would hurt. Putting it in a watch is much more convenient."

Chen Chong took a deep breath. "Then why is President Fu wearing one too?"

Xu Chao once again answered as though it were obvious, "I'm worried he'll die too, so of course he needs a tracker on him as well."

Chen Chong: "..."

He wasn't asking any more questions.

If he kept asking, he was going to become part of this couple's little game!