Tycoon: I can see the goddess's wish list

"Chen Dali: Sorry to interrupt. It'll take 20 billion to seal the deal. You might as well sell me."

"Luofeng: Even selling you wouldn't fetch that much!"

"Chen Dali: …"

"Lin Xiaoyun: Selling you might lead to a sudden epiphany!"

"Chen Dali: Get lost! All of you!"

"Li Bo Kai: If I had 20 billion, why would I buy that damn Rich Source Gold Group? I'd hand it over to Brother Feng's investment company."

"Luofeng: Go talk to your families first. Tell them not to do anything stupid. Let those 19 families go ahead and play. We'll sit back, relax, and wait. Once they buy the Rich Source Gold Group, they'll naturally come begging to us. The gold trading market has limited gold available. It's a seller's market, which means we're the ones with the real say."

"Chen Dali: Suddenly, Luofeng, I get the feeling you had this all planned out, didn't you?"

"Lin Xiaoyun: This is literally hair-raising!"

"Luofeng: I'm going to have dinner with Miss Ferrari now. You guys check in with your families. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!"

"Li Bo Kai: Is this dinner actually proper? Brother Feng, take care of yourself and preserve your dragon body!"

Indeed. He really hit the nail on the head. Dragon Body Wellness Talent? Ever heard of it?

"Chen Dali: My family has Deer Antler Wine! Should I send some to Brother Feng?"

"Me too!"

"Brass balls weighing a ton!"

Luofeng initially intended to refuse, but considering its effects, he asked, "Bro, is it legal?"

"Chen Dali: What are you thinking? It's all farm-raised."

"Sorted!" Luofeng chuckled.

After he put down his phone, dinner also arrived.

"Yunji, dinner's ready."

Luofeng called out, arranging the dishes on the table.

Duanmu Yunji went to the bathroom to wash her hands first, then asked, "Classes start tomorrow. Are you going back tonight?"

"I won't be going back for now. I need to handle some things and will ask for leave," Luofeng said.

After all, today was the last day of the holiday. But he couldn't leave with matters still unresolved.

"Come on, open up."

Please don't misunderstand. Luofeng dismantled a grilled King Crab leg, extracted the meat, and fed it directly to Duanmu Yunji. Nice guy, aren't I?

Duanmu Yunji obediently opened her mouth, allowing Luofeng to feed her the crab meat.

"Is it good?" Luofeng asked.

"Mmm, tasty. The flavor is nice," Duanmu Yunji nodded.

After responding, she picked up a slice of sashimi and fed it to Luofeng.

Luofeng enjoyed being fed by Duanmu Yunji while he continued shelling the crab. The King Crab sashimi had a subtly sweet and delicate flavor. It was exquisite.

「After dinner.」

Duanmu Yunji sat on the sofa, leaning into Luofeng's embrace.

She must have been reading too much about lap cats. Though, she's clearly a 'Big Cat' herself. A Panda, even. With impressive 'headlights', if you know what I mean?

Luofeng was checking WeChat. He didn't mind Duanmu Yunji looking; he even wrapped his arms around her, letting her see as well.

After all, his danger-sense wasn't giving him any warnings; there was no risk of things going wrong!

Duanmu Yunji liked this feeling. The fact that Luofeng let her freely look at his chat implied trust. She wanted the gesture, the attitude, not to actually see what Luofeng was discussing. Now that Luofeng displayed such a casual attitude, it meant he had nothing to hide.

Duanmu Yunji squirmed in Luofeng's embrace, finding a comfortable position. She genuinely loved being in his arms, as it gave her a sense of security. Luofeng was too good to her, making it feel almost surreal. Sometimes, when she spent the night alone in the apartment, her thoughts would run wild, wondering if Luofeng might leave her one day. Each time, this fear caused her great concern.

Snuggled comfortably in Luofeng's arms, Duanmu Yunji rested her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Luofeng realized she had fallen asleep and didn't disturb her, instead slowing down his typing.

"Luofeng: What did everyone's families say?"

"Chen Dali: I feel sick. I got lectured by my family and told to study properly under you."

"Same here!"

"Me too!"

"Lin Xiaoyun: My family just said to follow you and enjoy the benefits!"

"Luofeng: So, all 19 families are in the game now?"

"Chen Dali: It's 24 families now. After all, since Rich Source Group refused to allow verification of their gold reserves, everyone realized there was an issue."

"Li Bo Kai: In our circle, everyone's sharpening their knives, ready to carve up the 'pigs and sheep'."

"Lin Xiaoyun: Is there no hope for their family to turn things around now?"

"Luofeng: There's still some. It's after business hours now, so they have one last night to solve their problems. But in a single night, they need to find sixty tons of real gold! And they have to figure out a way to swap out the fake gold. The crucial point is, those people eyeing them hungrily won't give them the chance."

"Chen Dali: Just waiting for them to drop dead!"

"Li Bo Kai: Thinking of how pathetic Chen Ergou will look when he's down and out, I've decided to order three super-spicy 'duck heads.' You guys want any?"

"Lin Xiaoyun: No thanks!"

"Chen Dali: Luofeng, has Miss Ferrari fallen asleep?"

"Luofeng: She's asleep."

"Chen Dali: No way!"

"Luofeng: [Image] Brother Dali, you're quite vigilant. She's really asleep."

Luofeng sent the picture. It just showed her resting quietly in his embrace. Nothing more. Then he deleted the picture.

A new message popped up: "Lin Xiaoyun, Li Bo Kai, please make arrangements!"

"Chen Dali: Yes, arrange those 'duck heads.' I said spicy, the kind with high heels and black stockings."

"Luofeng: …"

These scumbag men. Truly sanctimonious hypocrites.

Even if they were 'duck heads' in high heels and black stockings, I wouldn't be interested, thank you very much.

Luofeng didn't continue chatting with them.

"Teacher Yun, good evening. I'm very sorry, but I need to handle some matters in Capital City, so I'll need to take a few days off. I'm not sure exactly how many."

If it had been before, this kind of maneuver would definitely have drawn a reprimand. But after so many 'miraculous' feats at school, Luofeng figured taking leave should be fine.

"Alright, Student Luofeng. Go take care of your business first. When you come back, let me know on WeChat, and I'll cancel your leave."

"Thank you, Teacher!"

"You're welcome!"

Both sides respected each other, so the exchange was naturally very pleasant. Relationships between people are built on mutual respect.

After Luofeng finished requesting his leave, he intended to carry Duanmu Yunji to the bedroom to rest. But the moment he moved, Duanmu Yunji clung to him.

Duanmu Yunji murmured, "Don't leave me."

"Don't leave me."

Duanmu Yunji seemed to be murmuring in her sleep.

"Silly girl, how could I possibly leave you?" Luofeng stroked her cheek.

After saying that, Luofeng carried Duanmu Yunji to the master bedroom.

Considering Duanmu Yunji was asleep, and that according to the original plan, I was supposed to be heading back to Shu City by now... I'll give 'Comrade Little Luo' a break, let him rest a bit.

「...」

「Around eight o'clock in the morning.」

Luofeng's nose felt ticklish. He hadn't opened his eyes yet, but he knew Duanmu Yunji was up to her antics.

Sure enough.

Duanmu Yunji, the Big Cat in his arms, was tickling Luofeng's nose with the ends of her hair. Seeing Luofeng wake up, not only did she not try to hide it, but she started teasing him even more with her hair.

"You're asking for it, aren't you?" Luofeng thought. Hasn't my Double Talent managed to bring her to heel yet?

"Bring it on!" Duanmu Yunji hummed lightly.

She hadn't received her 'Professional Performance' yesterday. No wonder she's so mischievous today.

"Alright!"

Luofeng pulled Duanmu Yunji into the bathroom.

Be advised: a Professional Performance. A 52.5-kilogram Tree Bear.

By nine o'clock in the morning, Luofeng was still in the shower when a flood of WeChat messages started to arrive.

At ten o'clock, someone called, but Luofeng didn't answer.

Another call about ten minutes later?

Luofeng still didn't answer.

Twenty minutes later, Luofeng finally answered the call.

"Damn, Brother Feng, if you hadn't picked up, we were about to barge in and 'kill' you!" Li Bo Kai's voice came through the phone.