Upon hearing Yang Rou's words, Chen Yan froze for a moment, then somewhat confusedly asked, "Is there anything else I should do?"

Yang Rou gave him a cold glance, then let out a small sigh and said, "Chen Yan, you're not really just planning to meet Man Man's parents, are you?"

"She's not that young anymore. What do you think her parents want to see you for?"

She didn't wait for Chen Yan to explain, but continued, "And it's not just her. Apart from me, each of our other sisters has also reached the age suitable for marriage."

"You have taken care of the business issues. Isn't it time to sort everyone else's concerns one by one?"

Hearing Yang Rou mention this, Chen Yan helplessly slapped his forehead.

To be honest, he had been dreading this matter recently.

Although he had survived the biggest crisis in his career, he always felt like life wasn't as comfortable as before.

Interestingly, the girls hadn't rushed him. Instead... they would always give him those pitiful puppy eyes, or drop hints to remind Chen Yan.

And if Chen Yan didn't show any response, they wouldn't take further steps but would instead go out shopping together, have afternoon tea, and occasionally vacation at hotels.

Though the money spent wasn't much, Chen Yan didn't mind.

But now... he was, after all, a fiery young man.

Five girlfriends, none of which were right beside him. He was anxious, indeed.

Moreover, the girls were currently in such good relations, which he hadn't expected at all.

Just like now.

It was supposed to be about Lu Man's issue, but here was Yang Rou reminding Chen Yan, speaking on behalf of Lu Man.

Chen Yan always felt that if this continued, his status at home would gradually decline.

And somehow... he always envisioned a "bizarre" scene in his mind: him lying on a hospital bed, barely alive, while the girls gathered around whispering to one another,

"He hasn't treated us well. Should we pull the plug or not?"

Startled by the thought, Chen Yan shook off the image and gradually resolved.

Since he had already promised the girls he would make them happy and take care of them properly, then he should go ahead and do it!

A man must shoulder the responsibilities!

Avoiding can't solve problems.

Although he had "five responsibilities", addressing them one after another, they could surely be resolved!

Thinking this way, Chen Yan reassured Yang Rou, "Don't worry. I will."

Seeing Chen Yan's gaze grow firm, a gentle smile appeared on Yang Rou's face, evidently happy that Chen Yan had finally decided to take responsibility.

However, happy as she was, she still had to bring up the uncomfortable discussions.

She slowly said to Chen Yan, "Moreover, Chen Yan, the key to solving our issues isn't just about our families, it's... your family."

Chen Yan was baffled, not understanding what Yang Rou meant.

Yang Rou explained, "If we are really going to have a wedding, our families might still be kept in the dark. But your family, they would have to attend four or five events... don't you think you need to explain it to them beforehand?"

Hearing Yang Rou's words, Chen Yan suddenly remembered this crucial matter.

He involuntarily inhaled sharply, feeling a bit of a toothache.

Indeed.

With a few women coordinated, as long as nothing went wrong, their families might not meet, and the matter could be conveniently obscured.

However, this premise was that his own relatives, or at least his parents, definitely needed to meet each girl's family.

This meant at least his parents had to know the truth.

'Headache... this is too difficult.'

Chen Yan didn't feel his parents would approve of such a matter.

Thus, he immediately felt troubled by this.

Thinking about this, Chen Yan felt his headache grow bigger.

But since he had already made up his mind, Chen Yan didn't want to back down now.

So even though he was somewhat panicked, still he told Yang Rou, "Leave it to me. I will handle it...."

That afternoon, Chen Yan left work early and handed a shopping list to his assistant beforehand, asking her to buy a bunch of things his parents liked.

Despite the wealthy condition of Chen Yan's family, lacking nothing, he knew that sometimes what older people lacked wasn't tangible things but a gesture of consideration.

Especially because he was about to discuss a potentially upsetting matter with them tonight, he needed to buy some gifts in advance to brighten their mood.

After work, Chen Yan carrying bags of items, was dropped off by his driver at his parents' home.

When he returned home, he knocked on the door, and inside came the domineering voice of Lao Chen, "Who is it?"

Chen Yan coughed, calling out loudly, "Dad. It's me."

Inside, there was a rustling noise along with the sounds of Lao Chen and Chen's mom tidying up, intermixed with mutual accusations, "I told you to tidy up the house more, look how messy it is now that our son is back."

"I also told you not to throw stuff around. You do it too."

After a moment, the door opened, and Lao Chen stood there smiling cheerfully.

It had been months since his last visit, and seeing Chen Yan got him a bit excited.

He sized up Chen Yan, and seeing his previously incompetent son becoming more mature and commanding, he patted Chen Yan's shoulder with relief and said, "Good, good, you're back."

Chen Yan grinned, "Dad, maybe you want to take these things first?"

Lao Chen slapped his forehead and laughed, "Right, right, I almost forgot."

Saying that, he took the things from Chen Yan's hands, eagerly welcoming him back home.

Once back at home, the house looked the same as always.

Even though Chen Yan was now worth billions, to the elderly, that was just a number.

At their age, they preferred familiarity and stability, not changes.

So even though the home items were a bit old, they didn't replace them, continuing to use them.

However, not discarding old items didn't mean there weren't new additions.

There were many high-value appliances around the house, all bought by Chen Yan for his parents over the years.

While surveying the home, Chen Yan pondered on how to broach his real reason for coming.

But before he could start, Lao Chen spoke first.

He asked Chen Yan, "Your company is doing quite well now?"

Chen Yan came back to reality and hummed, "It's doing quite well."

Lao Chen, obviously well-informed from internet browsing lately, said with a smile, "I heard that your Douyin is competing with Slow Hand. Lately, I've talked to everyone in our village, got them to delete Slow Hand and download Douyin to support you.

Chen Yan: ....

Hearing Lao Chen's words, Chen Yan was momentarily at a loss for words.

Lao Chen continued, "Also, I heard your relationship with Tencent isn't great. Seems like there's competition in games too. Don't worry, I've also mobilized my old buddies, asked them to uninstall 'King of Glory' from their grandsons' phones. They downloaded your latest release, what... what's it called... 'Player Unknown's Battlegrounds'?"

Chen Yan corrected, "Battlefield."

Lao Chen "Oh"ed, "Right! 'Battlefield'!"

He laughed and then said, "But, it seems they don't really want the kids to play games. After deleting 'King of Glory', they don't let them download our game."

At this, he huffed and laughed, "I always feel like those old fellows are playing me."

Listening to his father ramble about the happenings around him, Chen Yan initially listened absent-mindedly but gradually tuned in more seriously.

He couldn't help but recall the days before he received the "system."

Back then, his father didn't trust him, always pressing him, wanting him to take the civil service exam or work at a state-owned enterprise his father had found for him.

To pressure him into settling down, he even charged him rent.

Afterward, once he noticed that Chen Yan was really starting to realize his dreams step by step, his father was the first to stand up to support him—delivering meals, arranging housing, and supporting him in secret.

The first one was him, and the second was also him.

Because he was a father.

Because he wanted his child to succeed, to have a good life...

Sometimes they really might be annoying or make decisions on their own, but their sole intention was still to help their child, even if the help was minimal.

Thinking about this, Chen Yan couldn't help feeling a bit teary-eyed.

But since he was also grown now, he managed to control his emotions and not lose composure.

Chen Yan had planned to discuss the matter as soon as he got back, but now, he decided to first spend some time with his parents.

So that was what he did; Chen Yan, without any hidden agenda, chatted with Lao Chen and Chen's mom about this and that.

During this time, he even took a moment to adjust their phones for them, so they too could experience the current era of mobile connectivity...

In the evening, he had dinner with his parents.

After dinner, while watching TV, Chen Yan finally broached the topic of his visit.

He thought for a moment, then said to Chen's mom, "Mom. Do you still remember Lu Man you met last time?"

Hearing Chen Yan mentioning Lu Man, Chen's mom's eyes nearly disappeared from smiling so hard, she hurriedly said, "Remember, remember. Isn't she your girlfriend?"

She likely "guessed" what Chen Yan was going to say. She chuckled, "I'm not an old fuddy-duddy. I know, being a celebrity is a profession."

"Though the entertainment circle is a bit messy. But she's in your company, if you protect her well, it's fine."

"As long as you two are happy, I'm happy on this end."

Hearing Chen Yan and Chen's mom discussing "partners," Lao Chen, although still focusing on the TV, perked up his ears.

Then he saw Chen Yan suddenly turn towards him and ask, "Dad, do you still remember that female college student you met before? The one you thought was a second-generation rich."

Hearing Chen Yan mention this matter, Lao Chen couldn't help but look embarrassed, he said, "I remember."

"Back then, I thought she helped you open your company, helping you develop. I was worried about you…"

He might have felt the rest of the words weren't quite suitable to say, so he didn't continue, but changed the topic timely, "Anyway, I did some digging later. Found out you didn't have anything going on with her, that you guys were just normal friends. She is just an employee of your company."

"Probably all my misunderstanding."

Hearing Lao Chen's words, Chen Yan shook his head and then said, "No, she is my girlfriend."

Chen Yan's words caused Lao Chen and Chen's mom to have several question marks pop up above their heads.

Chen's mom looked at Lao Chen, and Lao Chen looked at Chen's mom.

Lao Chen tentatively asked, "And Lu Man...?"

He hadn't finished speaking when Chen's mom suddenly chuckled and interrupted, "Oh. I understand now."

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"Just as long as you are happy together, I'm happy over here."

Hearing Chen Yan and Chen's mom talk about "partners," although Lao Chen's gaze was still on the TV, his ears were all ears.

Then he saw Chen Yan suddenly turn towards him and ask, "Dad, do you still remember that female college student you met before? The one you thought was a second-generation rich."

Upon hearing Chen Yan mention this matter, Lao Chen couldn't help showing an embarrassed expression and said, "I remember."

"That time, I thought she had opened the company for you, helped you develop. I was worried..."

He might have felt it inappropriate to continue speaking, so he didn't go on, but rather timely changed the topic, "However, I investigated a bit later. Found out you had nothing to do with her, that you were just normal friends. She's just an employee at your company."

"It's probably all my misunderstanding."

Hearing Lao Chen's words, Chen Yan shook his head and then said, "No, she is my girlfriend."

At Chen Yan's words, question marks popped up above Lao Chen and Chen's mom's heads.

Chen's mom looked at Lao Chen, and Lao Chen looked at Chen's mom.

Lao Chen tentatively asked, "And Lu Man…?"

Before he could finish, Chen's mom suddenly laughed and interrupted, "Oh. I know now."

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