The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

Wu Jinyan's compromise came faster than expected.

Three days later, Xu Yun received a call from the other party, asking him to meet.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun took a deep breath.

What is supposed to come will come.

In the coffee shop, Wu Jinyan sat on the sofa with her back straight, a cup of untouched coffee in front of her.

She wore a dark gray knit sweater today, her hair was neatly pulled back, and her eyes behind her glasses were calm and expressionless, yet revealed her fatigue.

"Teacher," Xu Yun said respectfully as she walked in.

Wu Jinyan raised her hand, gesturing for him to sit down.

“Jingya has class today, so I came to see you because I don’t want her to know.”

Wu Jinyan got straight to the point, her voice a little hoarse, and said, "Xu Yun, I haven't slept well for three days."

Xu Yun sat down opposite her and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, teacher."

"Is sorry useful?"

Wu Jinyan said with a wry smile, "My daughter is almost thirty years old and has her own thoughts and choices. As a mother, I should respect that, but as a woman, I know how difficult this path is."

She paused, seemingly trying to gather her emotions.

"I've been thinking a lot these past few days."

I've watched you grow up step by step since your university days.

You are smart, capable, and sincere to those around you.

I know all this.

But it's precisely because I understand you that I'm even more worried about Jingya.

Wu Jinyan took off her glasses, rubbed her temples, and sighed, "Xu Yun, it's a fact that you have more than one woman by your side."

Jingya said she didn't care, but I'm her mother, and I do care.

I'm afraid she'll get hurt, afraid she'll regret it someday, afraid she'll grow old without even a proper status.

Xu Yun listened in silence, offering no explanation.

But what can I do?

Wu Jinyan's voice choked as she said, "That night, she walked out of the house without looking back, and I knew I couldn't stop her."

She inherited my stubbornness; once she's made up her mind, nothing can change it.

"teacher……"

"Hear me out."

Wu Jinyan raised her hand to stop him and said, "Xu Yun, I only have one request: don't let her get hurt."

If one day you no longer love her, or feel she has become a burden, please tell her frankly. Don't use the silent treatment, and don't let her be the last to know.

Xu Yun nodded solemnly: "Teacher, I promise you."

"besides……"

Wu Jinyan put her glasses back on and said, "Jingya's father passed away early, and she lacked fatherly love from a young age."

If you really decide to be with her, find some time to take her to her father's grave, so he can see what kind of man his daughter has chosen.

Xu Yun was shocked, not expecting Wu Jinyan to make such a request.

"What, you're afraid to go?" Wu Jinyan asked.

"No, I'll go."

Xu Yun immediately replied, "As long as Jingya is willing, I can do it anytime."

Wu Jinyan stared at him for a long time before finally sighing, "Xu Yun, I don't approve of your relationship. I just... I just don't want to lose my daughter."

She's willing to abandon me, her own mother, for you. What can I do?

These words were spoken calmly, yet each one carried a heavy weight.

Xu Yun stood up and bowed deeply: "Teacher, thank you for your understanding."

I assure you that as long as Jingya doesn't leave me, I will never let her down.

I will do everything in my power to protect her and make her happy.

"Remember what you said today."

Wu Jinyan also stood up, picked up her bag, and said, "I should go. Don't tell Jingya about this yet. I want to... tell her myself."

"it is good."

After seeing Wu Jinyan off, Xu Yun stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the office, motionless for a long time.

He didn't expect Wu Jinyan to compromise so quickly, and he certainly didn't expect her to ask to go to Ou Jingya's father's grave.

Behind this compromise lies a mother's helpless love.

In the evening, Xu Yun went to Jiangcheng University to pick up Ou Jingya after get off work.

She was wearing a light beige trench coat today, with her long hair down, and carrying several books as she walked out of the teaching building.

Upon seeing Xu Yun's car, her eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over.

"Have you been waiting long?" she asked after getting on the bus.

"Just arrived." Xu Yun leaned over to help her fasten her seatbelt and then gave her a light kiss on the lips.

Ou Jingya blushed slightly and looked around: "We're at school, so be mindful of your behavior."

"What are you afraid of?"

Xu Yun started the car with a smile and said, "Now the whole school knows that Teacher Ou is taken."

"Nonsense," Ou Jingya scolded playfully, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

As the car drove out of the campus, Ou Jingya noticed that the direction wasn't back to her home or Xu Yun's place, and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Take you somewhere."

Half an hour later, the car stopped at a private restaurant by the river.

This is where they had their first official date—if you can call it a date.

Wu Jinyan was also present at that time. The three of them ate together, and the atmosphere was reserved and polite.

"Do you remember this place?" Xu Yun asked.

Ou Jingya nodded: "Of course I remember. You were wearing a blue shirt that day, and you never looked at me when you were talking."

That's because you're too good-looking.

Xu Yun took her hand and said with a smile, "Come on, it's just the two of us today."

The private room overlooks the river, with a view of the shimmering water outside the window.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed orange-red, a beauty that seems unreal.

After ordering, Xu Yun poured Ou Jingya a cup of tea, hesitating about how to start the conversation.

"what happened?"

Ou Jingya keenly sensed that something was wrong with him and asked, "Is something on your mind?"

"Your mother came to see me this afternoon."

Ou Jingya's teacup wobbled, spilling a few drops of tea: "What...what did she say? Did she insult you? I'm sorry, I didn't know she would..."

"take it easy."

Xu Yun held her hand and smiled, "She didn't scold me, she just... accepted it."

Ou Jingya was stunned: "Accepted? What do you mean?"

Xu Yun recounted the afternoon's conversation to her in detail, including Wu Jinyan's demands and compromises.

As she listened, Ou Jingya's tears fell silently.

She lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly.

"Jingya?"

"I...I'm sorry, Mom."

She choked up and said, "She's such a traditional person, and for me... I was so selfish."

Xu Yun got up and sat down next to her, pulling her into his arms: "It's not that you're selfish, it's that we're all selfish, but the teacher is right, love is uncontrollable."

She understands you, and she understands us.

Ou Jingya cried in his arms for a long time, letting out all the pressure, guilt, and anxiety she had felt over the past few days.

Xu Yun simply patted her back gently, letting her vent.

Finally, she raised her head, her eyes red and swollen, and asked, "Xu Yun, can we really go see Dad?"

"Anytime you want."

"I am willing."

Ou Jingya wiped away her tears and said, "I want Dad to see you and tell him... I've found someone I want to spend my life with."

These words warmed Xu Yun's heart.

He kissed her forehead and comforted her, "Okay, let's go together."

That night, the two talked a lot.

Ou Jingya talked about her childhood with her father.

Her father was a middle school Chinese teacher, gentle and refined, who passed away from illness when she was ten years old.

She said her father loved taking her to fly kites by the river, and that when she grew up, she wanted to find a man who loved reading and was patient, just like him.

"So I ended up contacting you."

Ou Jingya laughed self-deprecatingly, "You're nothing like him. You don't like reading, you have no patience, and you're surrounded by a bunch of women."

"Regret it?" Xu Yun asked.

Ou Jingya shook her head, leaned on his shoulder, and said, "I don't regret it."

My father once said that there is no template for love and no standard answer to happiness.

My happiness puts his mind at ease.

Xu Yun hugged her tightly, silently saying to the elder he had never met, "Uncle, I will take good care of Jingya in my own way."

After dinner, Xu Yun escorted Ou Jingya home.

When she got downstairs, she hesitated for a moment: "Would you like to come up for a bit? Mom should be home."

"Not today."

Xu Yun said, "I'll give you and your daughter some time to talk alone."

Ou Jingya understood his thoughtfulness, nodded, and turned back to smile before getting out of the car, saying, "Xu Yun, thank you."

"no need thank me?"

"Thank you... for being willing to face everything with me."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "This is what I should do."

Watching Ou Jingya's retreating figure as she went upstairs, Xu Yun sat in the car for a long time.

I solved one problem, but I didn't feel much lighter inside.

He knew this was just the beginning, and there were many more challenges to come.

Suddenly, my phone rang; it was a message.

"Honey, I miss you a little."

Xu Yun opened the message; it was from Jiang Peiyao.

That gentle and kind woman who threw herself into charity work.

How long has it been since they last saw each other? Two months? Three months? Time flies by in the midst of his busy schedule, and before he realized it, it had been so long since he had heard from her.

She also rarely sends herself messages.

Xu Yun took out his phone, intending to call her, but then put it down.

Making a phone call is nowhere near as effective as meeting in person!

So Xu Yun started the car and went to the airport instead of going home.

Then, using his own system, he found out where Jiang Peiyao was currently located.

Yunxi Town is a remote town more than 2,000 kilometers away from Jiangcheng.

Jiang Peiyao's charity has a primary school there that she helped build. She went there half a month ago and has been doing research and assistance work ever since.

……

At 2 a.m., Xu Yun arrived in Yunxi Town.

The town slept in the night, with only a few streetlights casting a dim yellow glow.

Following the address, he found the town's guesthouse, the only place where he could stay.

The receptionist was fast asleep when she was woken up, and she looked annoyed.

Xu Yun smiled and paid an extra hundred yuan before finally getting the key.

The room was simple but clean. He washed up quickly and lay down, but couldn't fall asleep.

As dawn approached, Xu Yun finally drifted off to sleep.

He was awakened by the chirping of birds outside his window at seven o'clock in the morning.

I got up and drew back the curtains, revealing the entire town in view.

Green tiles and white walls, wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, and rolling green hills in the distance.

The air was incredibly fresh, carrying the scent of earth and grass.

After washing up, Xu Yun went downstairs, ate a bowl of noodles at a breakfast stall opposite the guesthouse, and then asked for directions to the primary school.

You mean Hope Primary School?

The old man selling noodles was very enthusiastic and said, "Go straight ahead, cross the bridge and turn right, then walk another two miles and you'll arrive. It seems there's an event today; Teacher Jiang brought quite a few things."

"Does Teacher Jiang come often?" Xu Yun asked.

"Come often! She's a wonderful girl, beautiful and kind-hearted, and all the children adore her."

The old man kept rambling on, "She always seems so lonely, young man, are you her friend?"

Xu Yun nodded: "I guess so."

"Then you should visit her more often."

The old man sighed and said, "Such a good girl deserves to be cherished." Xu Yun felt a pang of sadness, paid the money, and walked towards the elementary school.

The mountain road was difficult to travel, but the scenery was extremely beautiful.

In May, the rapeseed flowers in the small town were in full bloom, creating a golden expanse.

Xu Yun walked for half an hour before finally seeing a red flag.

Elementary school has started.

Although it's called a primary school, it actually consists of only a few single-story buildings and a small playground.

But it was very clean, with colorful patterns painted on the walls and flowers planted in the yard.

When Xu Yun arrived, a lot of children had already gathered on the playground.

He stood outside the wall and saw Jiang Peiyao unloading things from an old van: books, stationery, and sports equipment.

She wore a simple white T-shirt and jeans today, her hair was tied in a ponytail, and she had no makeup on, yet she looked naturally beautiful.

He hired bodyguards for her, and a few teachers-looking people helped with the moving.

The children gathered around, chattering away.

"Teacher Jiang, how long are you staying this time?"

"Teacher Jiang, I won a prize in the essay competition!"

"Teacher Jiang, do you think I've grown taller?"

Jiang Peiyao responded to each question with a gentle smile.

She knelt down and gently helped a little girl straighten her red scarf.

Xu Yun watched quietly without stepping forward.

At this moment, Jiang Peiyao seemed to be radiating light, the kind of light that only someone doing what they love has.

After moving everything, Jiang Peiyao said to her colleagues, "You all go ahead and get busy, I'll play with the kids for a while."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Teacher Jiang."

After the teachers left, only Jiang Peiyao and more than twenty children remained on the playground.

She checked the time, clapped her hands, and said, "Come on, shall we play Eagle Catches Chicks?"

"Great!" the children cheered.

Jiang Peiyao played the "mother hen," and the eldest boy played the "eagle."

The game started, and the playground was immediately filled with laughter and joy.

She spread her arms wide, protecting the "chicks" behind her, her ponytail flying as she ran, her smile radiant.

As Xu Yun watched, he also smiled.

He quietly walked into the playground and stood not far away.

A sharp-eyed child spotted him and exclaimed, "Teacher Jiang, there's an uncle over there smiling at us!"

The game paused, and everyone looked over.

Jiang Peiyao turned around, and when she saw who it was, she froze.

She blinked, seemingly unable to believe it, and rubbed her eyes again.

Xu Yun walked towards her, step by step, in the morning light, under the curious gaze of the children.

Finally, he stopped in front of her, smiling, and said, "Wife, it's been a long time."

These words were like a switch being flipped, and Jiang Peiyao's tears instantly welled up.

She covered her mouth, her shoulders trembling, tears blurring her vision.

"You...how could you..." she stammered.

Xu Yun opened her arms wide: "Aren't you going to give me a hug?"

The next second, Jiang Peiyao rushed over and crashed hard into his arms.

The force was so great that Xu Yun had to take half a step back before he could regain his footing.

She hugged him tightly, burying her face in his chest.

The children looked at each other, bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

One child boldly asked, "Teacher Jiang, who is this uncle?"

Jiang Peiyao then remembered the occasion, hurriedly stepped out of Xu Yun's arms, wiped away her tears, and blushed as she introduced, "This is...this is Uncle Xu Yun, he's the teacher's...friend."

"Boyfriend!" an older child egged on.

Jiang Peiyao blushed even more and stole a glance at Xu Yun.

Xu Yun smiled and put his arm around her shoulder, readily admitting, "Yes, I'm your teacher Jiang's boyfriend."

"Wow!" the children cheered.

The atmosphere became lively again.

A child asked, "Uncle Xu, do you know how to play Eagle Catches Chicks?"

"Yes."

"Then you can play with us!"

So, in the time that followed, Xu Yun played the most childish games with a group of children on the playground of a primary school in a remote town.

He was the "eagle," while Jiang Peiyao was the "hen."

Their eyes met during the chase, filled with smiles and longing.

After playing for a while, everyone sat down to rest on the steps by the playground.

Xu Yun magically pulled candy out of her backpack and distributed it to the children, eliciting cheers.

"When did you prepare this?" Jiang Peiyao asked in surprise.

"I bought it in town this morning."

Xu Yun handed her one and said, "This is yours."

This is Jiang Peiyao's favorite lemon-flavored hard candy.

She took it, her heart overflowing with sweetness.

After the children were called to class by the teacher, only the two of them remained on the playground.

The female bodyguard also tactfully moved to the side, playing with the foxtail grass by the roadside without looking to the side.

During this time, she traveled all over the country with her boss, Mr. Jiang, to help those in need. She genuinely admired him and was deeply moved by his kindness.

The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Xu Yun spoke first, smiling as she said, "You've lost a lot of weight."

Jiang Peiyao touched her face: "Really? I think it's okay."

"Is work tiring?"

"Not tired, very fulfilling."

She looked towards the classroom and said, "The children here are lovely and need help. We are working with the government to get the necessary permits and build a new school building. These old buildings are too dilapidated and leak when it rains."

Xu Yun grasped her hand and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with? Or do you need money? I only have money left."

"Need not."

Jiang Peiyao shook her head and laughed, "You gave me so much money, I can't even use it all."

"When I saw your message saying you missed me, I thought you were short of money."

Xu Yun joked, "That's why I rushed over to deliver the money to you overnight, just in case I missed doing good deeds."

"..." Jiang Peiyao.

"Kidding."

As Xu Yun spoke, he pulled her into his arms and said, "I'm sorry, I've neglected you these past few days."

“I know you’re busy, and you also have… other people to take care of.”

Jiang Peiyao shook her head, leaned on his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Besides, shouldn't I be the one neglecting you? I'm always running around and can't spend time with you, and I'm wasting your money."

"I can't help it, I'm willing."

Xu Yun cupped her face in his hands and said earnestly, "If you miss me in the future, just call me. If you need anything, just ask. I will suddenly appear in front of you, just like today."

"Ah."

Jiang Peiyao's tears fell again. She nodded, then shook her head: "I'm afraid of bothering you, afraid you'll find me annoying..."

"never."

Xu Yun wiped away her tears and said, "I wish you would bother me more. I don't have anything to do all day anyway."

"it is good."

The two embraced on the playground, the sunlight shining on them, warm and peaceful.

The sound of children reading aloud could be heard in the distance, their voices tender yet orderly.

Jiang Peiyao suddenly asked curiously, "How did you find this place?"

"If you want to find it, you will find it."

Xu Yun didn't mention the system, but said, "I just wanted to give you a surprise."

"It was a pleasant surprise."

Jiang Peiyao laughed and said, "I dreamed about you last night, and you appeared today. It's just like a dream."

"So, did you like this dream?"

"like."

She honestly said, "I love it so much I don't want to wake up."

Xu Yun took her hand: "Come on, take me to see the school."

"it is good."

Jiang Peiyao showed him around every classroom in the primary school, introduced each child's situation, and talked about other projects of the charity organization here: delivering meals to the elderly living alone, sponsoring impoverished students, organizing free medical clinics, etc.

Xu Yun listened quietly, looking at her radiant profile, a surge of pride welling up inside him.

This woman, with her soft shoulders, carried the hopes of so many people.

At noon, they ate lunch with the children in the school cafeteria.

Xu Yun ate the simple two dishes and soup with great relish.

Jiang Peiyao would occasionally serve him food, her movements natural, like a couple who had been together for many years.

After the meal, Jiang Peiyao asked Xu Yun, "When are you leaving?"

"what happened?"

Xu Yun laughed and retorted, "You're already tired of me and want to kick me out?"

"No."

Xu Yun patted her head and said, "How many more days will you be working here?"

"It'll be a while longer."

"Then I'll stay with you for a few days."

"Really?" Jiang Peiyao's eyes lit up.

"real."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "I also want to experience your life."

"Mmm." Jiang Peiyao smiled happily.

When it was time to leave, the children all came to see them off.

Jiang Peiyao hugged them one by one, telling them to be good.

When it was Xu Yun's turn, the oldest boy said, "Uncle Xu, you have to be nice to Teacher Jiang, or we won't agree!"

Xu Yun chuckled: "Okay, I promise."

Soon, in the blink of an eye, two happy days had passed.

As he was leaving, Xu Yun said privately to the female bodyguard, "I'm entrusting her safety to you. Thank you for your hard work. But I'll ask Lao Lin to give you a raise when I get back, since the working conditions are tough."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu."

The female bodyguard smiled and replied, "I will definitely protect Miss Jiang."

Parting is sad. Although Jiang Peiyao was very reluctant, she still had to see the other person off to the car and watch them leave.

Return to Jiangcheng.

The next day, Ou Jingya called.

"Mom made soup today and said...you can come too."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely be there."

That evening, he went to the flower shop and bought two bouquets of flowers: one bouquet of lilies for Wu Jinyan and one bouquet of roses for Ou Jingya.

Carrying the flowers, I went upstairs and knocked on the door.

It was Ou Jingya who opened the door.

She was wearing an apron and holding a spatula.

"That arrives so fast?"

She smiled and said, "Perfect timing, the soup will be ready soon too."

Xu Yun handed her the roses, then looked at Wu Jinyan in the living room and smiled, "Teacher, I hope you like this bouquet of lilies."

Wu Jinyan was stunned for a moment.

She took the flowers, her expression softening, and said, "Come in, wash your hands and have dinner."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat subtle, but better than Xu Yun had expected.

Wu Jinyan didn't bring up any more sensitive topics, but just chatted about everyday things and things at school.

Seeing this, Xu Yun breathed a sigh of relief.

There are absolutely no problems in my relationship with Ou Jingya.

Just one second.

Wu Jinyan said, "Jingya isn't at work tomorrow, why don't you all go see the old man together?" (End of Chapter)