"Mom! What are you talking about? We've sorted everything out. If you want to see the place, we can go tonight!"

Liu Xiaohong nodded excitedly. "Oh my god, really?!"

She immediately grabbed Li Hao's hand, her previously harsh manner gone. "Li Hao, it was all my fault before. You're truly sincere about our Mingyue!"

Li Hao stood there scratching his head, not knowing what to say. He could only manage, "Auntie, I know you just wanted a better life for Mingyue. I understand."

"Good, good, good! That's just fine!" Liu Xiaohong's entire demeanor brightened as she smiled.

At that moment, Chen Zheng spoke up. "Uncle, Auntie, Li Hao doesn't have parents, and we're his best friends. Today, we'd like to act as his family and formally propose on his behalf!"

With that, he gestured to Zhao Gao with his chin, and Zhao Gao immediately came over holding a large case. Chen Zheng opened it, and everyone in the room was instantly stunned. It was packed to the brim with cash, neatly wrapped in bundles of one hundred thousand!

Chen Zheng then took out two smaller boxes from the case and said with a smile, "Uncle, Ran Mingyue mentioned that you like watches but have been reluctant to replace the one you've worn for over a decade. I picked out a new one for you! Auntie, they say jade is nourishing. This is a Hetian jade bracelet I've selected for you. I hope it keeps you looking younger and younger!"

Ran Weiguo and Liu Xiaohong were dumbfounded. They awkwardly accepted the two boxes, at a loss for what to do.

Ran Mingyue, standing beside them, suddenly said, "Dad! It's a Vacheron Constantin watch! Quickly, open it and try it on!"

Hearing this, Ran Weiguo hurriedly opened the box but couldn't even bring himself to take the watch out. He was completely frozen the moment he saw the receipt inside.

"Three... three hundred and eighty thousand! This is way too expensive!"

Liu Xiaohong's eyes widened. "What kind of watch costs that much?!"

Then, when she opened the box with the Hetian jade bracelet, she was completely flabbergasted as well. The receipt read four hundred thousand!

"Oh my god! This bracelet is far too valuable!"

Liu Xiaohong even pinched her cheek hard, thinking she must be dreaming. The sharp pain, however, assured her this was all very real.

"Auntie, the money in this case is the bride price," Chen Zheng said with a smile. "You asked for one hundred thousand, but we've prepared one million. We're not trying to show off. We just want to reassure you that Mingyue won't suffer a single day of hardship with Li Hao!"

Liu Xiaohong's head was spinning. "One... one million!" She took a couple of deep breaths to calm herself. "Have dinner at our place tonight! I'll go out and buy groceries right now!"

"Mom, don't trouble yourself," Ran Mingyue said with a smile. "We're all busy tonight. I told you before that Li Hao is preparing to open a food court. Now you believe me, don't you?"

Liu Xiaohong replied hurriedly, "I believe you! I believe everything now... Li Hao, ah, next time you visit, just let Mom know in advance. I'll be sure to prepare all your favorite dishes!"

Just like that, Liu Xiaohong's way of referring to herself had changed. She had fully accepted her new son-in-law.

Zhao Gao nudged Li Hao. "Rat, what are you spacing out for? Hurry up and address them!"

Li Hao snapped out of his daze and quickly said, "Dad! Mom!"

"Excellent, excellent!" Ran Weiguo and Liu Xiaohong nodded repeatedly.

At this moment, a system voice sounded in Chen Zheng's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the selection!]

[Total expenditure: 7,380,000. A ten-fold rebate of 73,800,000 has been credited to your bank card!]

Chen Zheng couldn't help but laugh. I'd earned so much money in just one afternoon. That was faster than printing it!

Back in the car, Chen Zheng checked his phone and saw his bank balance had already exceeded eighty million. It's only been a few days since I got the system, and I'm already close to achieving that 'small goal'! Before, I wouldn't have even dared to dream of this. But now, all I have to do is complete the system's selections to rapidly increase my wealth. This is way too easy!

Chen Zheng didn't return to the food court with Li Hao and the others, driving straight back to his villa instead. He had the community's dedicated butler prepare a simple meal, after which he sprawled on the sofa to watch a movie.

He used to think the life of the rich was incredibly varied and exciting. But now that he was actually rich, he felt his life was more or less the same. After eating, he'd just curl up on the sofa and watch movies. The only difference was that tonight he was eating rice with three-head abalone, whereas before it would have been sausage fried rice.

While watching the movie, he chatted with Wei Zixuan and Liu Qianqian. He didn't return to his bedroom until late at night.

Since he didn't have to work anymore, Chen Zheng's sleep schedule was a complete mess. He now woke up late in the afternoon, around dusk. He had just finished freshening up when he received a call from Wei Zixuan.

"Chen Zheng, have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet, I just woke up!"

Hearing this, even Wei Zixuan couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. "Your life is my dream! I wish I could sleep in until noon, too!"

Chen Zheng laughed. "That's easy. Just take a day off and come sleep at my place! Not only can I count money until my hands cramp, but I can also wake up naturally with a beauty in my arms!"

"Get lost, you pervert!" Wei Zixuan retorted coquettishly. "Come pick me up from the office, will you? My car's in for maintenance today. I'm over at a new real estate development called Jade Water Residence!"

"Sure thing!"

After hanging up, Chen Zheng drove toward the new development. Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the entrance of Jade Water Residence. He didn't call ahead, but just parked his car nearby and walked in.

It was a new development of fully-furnished apartments that had just opened for sale. The place was bustling with prospective buyers, and the sales agents were so busy they were practically jogging from one client to the next.

A female sales agent was complaining irritably to a colleague, "We're about to close! I'm exhausted. I had some broke loser look at a unit three times and still not place an order!"

Just then, Chen Zheng walked in. The sales agent's gaze was instantly drawn to him, but her interest vanished the moment she saw his clothes. He's handsome, but his clothes are all cheap knockoffs. A real embroidered pillow—all show and no substance. Please don't let him come to me. I'm just waiting to get off work and have a nice dinner with my boyfriend!

However, to her surprise, Chen Zheng walked right over to her.

"Hello, could I please ask—"

Before he could finish, the saleswoman waved her hand impatiently. "We're about to close! What is there to ask? If you're not buying a place, I have no time for your questions! Go on, get out of here!"

Hearing the saleswoman, Chen Zheng was taken aback.

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