The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

The next morning, as dawn broke.

Xu Yun got up early and drove to Ou Jingya's apartment building.

He made a point of wearing a dark suit, and the collar of his white shirt was tied meticulously—this was his most basic respect for the elder he had never met.

When Ou Jingya came downstairs, she had changed into an elegant black dress, her long hair was tied into a simple bun at the back of her head, and she was holding a bouquet of white chrysanthemums in her hands.

In the morning light, her face was somewhat pale, and her eyes were slightly red, clearly indicating that she hadn't slept well the night before.

"Are you nervous?" Xu Yun opened the car door for her.

"A little."

Ou Jingya sat in the passenger seat, carefully placed the bouquet on her lap, and said with a smile, "Actually, I haven't seen my father for three years. Every time I go, I feel like I'm not good enough, that I haven't lived up to his expectations."

Xu Yun took her hand and said, "Today is different. Today I'm with you."

Ou Jingya turned to look at him and smiled meaningfully: "Xu Yun, do you know? What my father hated most when he was alive was a man who was not faithful in his relationships."

One of his colleagues cheated on his wife, and his father was so angry that he didn't speak to the woman for a whole month.

"..."

Xu Yun's hand stiffened slightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"But I still want to take you there."

Ou Jingya grasped his hand in return and said, "Because I know you're different from those people. Behind your 'lack of fidelity' lies a genuine sense of responsibility towards every woman."

It sounds contradictory, but I can sense it.

"..."

Xu Yun never expected Ou Jingya to say such a thing.

Is this considered a self-conquest strategy for her?
The car drove out of the city and up the mountain road.

Ou Jingya's father's grave is in a cemetery on the outskirts of the city, where the environment is serene and tranquil, nestled against the mountains and beside the water.

An hour later, they arrived at the cemetery.

In May, the mountains are lush with green pines and cypresses, and birds sing sweetly.

As she walked up the bluestone path, Ou Jingya stopped in front of a tombstone.

The tombstone is simple, with "Tomb of Ou Wenyuan" engraved on it, and a line of smaller characters next to it: "A lifetime of teaching and educating people, his students are all over the world".

The man in the photo is wearing glasses, has a gentle smile, and bears a striking resemblance to Ou Jingya.

"Dad, I'm here to see you."

Ou Jingya knelt down and gently placed the white chrysanthemum in front of the tombstone, her voice choked with emotion as she said, "This time... I also brought someone with me."

Xu Yun stood behind her and bowed deeply to the tombstone: "Uncle Ou, hello, I am Xu Yun."

A mountain breeze blows, and the pines rustle in the wind, as if in response.

Ou Jingya began to recount in a soft voice the story, from her first meeting with Xu Yun to the little things that happened afterward, and the whole process of how the two decided to be together.

She didn't hide anything, including the other women around Xu Yun, her mother's opposition, and all their struggles and choices.

Xu listened quietly, feeling both touched and a little guilty.

"Dad, I know this doesn't meet your expectations of me."

Ou Jingya wiped away her tears and continued, "But I really love him."

He may not be able to give me a marriage in the traditional sense, but he gave me respect, understanding, and real companionship.

In this fast-paced era, I'm already very lucky to have met a man who is willing to take responsibility for me and face all difficulties with me.

After she finished speaking, she stood up, looked at Xu Yun, and said, "Xu Yun, come here."

Xu Yun stepped forward and stood beside her in front of the tombstone.

"I want to ask you one more time, in front of my dad."

Ou Jingya's voice was clear and firm in the mountain wind as she asked, "Are you willing to spend the rest of your life with me? No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, no matter how others see us, will you never let go of my hand?"

Xu Yun turned to face her, and also to the elder on the tombstone who was watching them with a gentle gaze.

He took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Uncle Ou, I, Xu Yun, hereby assure you: I will cherish, respect, and protect Jingya with my whole life."

I may not be able to give her a marriage certificate, but I can give her all my sincerity and loyalty.

Well, I'm not talking about physical fidelity, but rather unwavering loyalty of the heart.

Xu Yun paused after speaking, then continued, "I will make her happy every day, support her in doing what she wants to do, and always be by her side when she needs me."

If one day she gets tired and wants to leave, I will respect her choice and make sure she has a worry-free life.

But before that, I will never let go of her hand.

This vow, though lacking in flowery language, was sincere in every word.

As Ou Jingya listened to Xu Yun's words, tears welled up in her eyes again.

But this time, they were tears of happiness.

She took Xu Yun's hand, their fingers intertwined, and said to the tombstone, "Dad, can you hear me? This is my choice. Please... bless us."

The mountain wind suddenly picked up, rustling the surrounding pine branches.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting its glow on the tombstone and making the white chrysanthemums appear exceptionally white.

At that moment, both of them felt a strange sense of peace.

It was as if the elder who rests here had truly heard their vows and offered his tacit blessing.

The two stood in front of the grave for a long time. Ou Jingya softly recounted the funny stories she had with her father when she was a child, and Xu Yun listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a few questions.

It was noon when we left.

On the way down the mountain, Ou Jingya was noticeably more relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Thank you, Xu Yun."

She said with a smile, "After today, a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders."

"I'm the one who should be saying thank you."

Xu Yun said earnestly, "Thank you for being so brave."

The two smiled at each other and clasped hands even tighter.

Back in the city, Xu Yun suggested, "Let's get something to eat? You didn't eat much this morning."

"Okay."

Ou Jingya nodded and said, "I know a small shop where my dad used to take me often."

"it is good."

It was a small noodle shop hidden in an old alley. The signboard was faded, but the shop was very clean.

The owner, an elderly man in his sixties, saw Ou Jingya and his eyes lit up. He greeted her with a smile, "Xiaoya? It's been a long time!"

"Uncle Chen, it's been a long time."

Ou Jingya greeted him with a smile and said, "Two bowls of signature beef noodles, one without cilantro—he can't eat cilantro."

She pointed at Xu Yun.

Xu Yun felt a warmth in her heart.

This kind of attention to detail is more touching than any sweet words.

The noodles arrived quickly, steaming hot and with a wonderful aroma.

Halfway through the meal, Ou Jingya's phone rang.

She glanced at it, her expression changed slightly, and she stood up, saying, "I'm going out to answer a call."

Xu Yun noticed that she walked out of the store in a hurry, and felt a little uneasy.

A few minutes later, Ou Jingya returned, her expression having returned to calm.

But Xu Yun still noticed a hint of panic in her eyes that she couldn't hide.

Xu Yun asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just something from school." She lowered her head to eat her noodles, but her hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly.

Xu Yun didn't press the matter, but she kept it in mind.

After dinner, he took Ou Jingya home.

Once downstairs, Ou Jingya suddenly said, "Xu Yun, could you please not come looking for me for the next few days?"

"Why?" Xu Yun frowned.

"I...I need some time to take care of some things."

She avoided Xu Yun's gaze and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's not a problem between us, it's some private matter."

Xu Yun stared at her for a few seconds, then finally nodded: "Okay, but if you encounter anything you can't handle, remember to call me."

"I know."

Ou Jingya quickly kissed him on the cheek and waved, saying, "Thank you for understanding."

Watching her retreating figure as she went upstairs, Xu Yun sat in the car for a long time.

His intuition told him that Ou Jingya was in trouble, and trouble she didn't want him to know about.

He took out his phone, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't call Wu Jinyan.

Since Ou Jingya has chosen not to speak, he should respect her decision.

But there are some things he can't completely ignore.

Xu Yun started the car and instead of going home, he went to see Lin Wanzhou at his security company.

"There's been progress in Tokyo."

Lin Wanzhou met Xu Yunlai and said, "Old Chen, as you wished, we will only take the Yamaguchi-gumi's legal assets in Tokyo. This is the latest financial statement."

Xu Yun took it and glanced at it briefly: "So many?"

"After all, they are a community organization."

Lin Wanzhou said, "Moreover, the profits of the gray industry are higher than we expected, and the revenue of casinos and nightclubs is very stable."

"You did a good job."

Xu Yun patted his shoulder and laughed, "It seems that sending you to manage Tokyo was the right thing to do."

Lin Wanzhou rarely showed a smile: "Actually, it's quite interesting. It's more complicated than being a bodyguard, but also more challenging."

"Remember to give some of this money to Lin Zhengyu."

How much will be allocated?

"64, after all, it's all his people doing the work on Lao Chen's side."

"Row."

The two chatted about the situation in Tokyo for a while before Xu Yun left.

A short while later, Yu Xuan called and said, "President Liang is urging for the investment funds for 'The Phoenix Cries in the Nine Heavens.' Sister Su asked me to ask you when to transfer the money?"

"Just let her handle it herself."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun called Liang Yan again and asked, "How is Wanqing doing in Hengdian?"

"I heard he's in great shape and the director is very satisfied."

Liang Yan paused, then added with a smile, "Wanqing is radiant now, and her acting skills have improved by leaps and bounds. It seems your trip to Hengdian last time was very effective."

"..."

Xu Yun coughed lightly and changed the subject: "Regarding the investment, I just had someone talk to Su Mu, and the money should arrive tomorrow."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Xu."

Liang Yan asked with a smile, "Are you coming to my place tonight?"

"Not coming."

"Pah, if you don't want to come, then don't come. I don't care about you at all."

After he finished speaking, the other party hung up on him.

Xu Yun: "..."

For the next three days, Xu Yun kept his promise and did not contact Ou Jingya.

But she didn't contact him either. This is very unusual.

Given Ou Jingya's personality, even if she really needs space, she will still send a message every day to let everyone know she is safe.

But for the past three days, her WeChat has been as quiet as if it doesn't exist.

On the afternoon of the fourth day, Xu Yun finally couldn't sit still any longer.

He drove to Jiangcheng University, but instead of going to Ou Jingya's office, he waited near the library she frequented.

As expected, Ou Jingya appeared at four o'clock in the afternoon.

But she is not alone.

A man in a suit and gold-rimmed glasses walked alongside her, and the two seemed to be discussing something, their expressions serious.

The man was about thirty-five years old, with a refined and scholarly demeanor.

Xu Yun's heart sank.

He wanted to go forward, but hesitated for a moment and chose to follow from a distance.

The two went into the café behind the library and chose a seat by the window.

Xu Yun found an angle on the opposite teaching building where he could see them but wouldn't be spotted.

Through the glass window, he saw that Ou Jingya's expression was very serious, while the man was saying something and occasionally taking out his phone to show her.

After reading it, Ou Jingya's expression worsened, and she even covered her face with her hands.

Twenty minutes later, the two got up and left.

The man seemed to want to take Ou Jingya home, but she shook her head and refused, walking alone towards the teachers' apartments.

Xu Yun immediately went downstairs and stopped her on the tree-lined path leading to the apartment.

"Jingya".

Ou Jingya looked up abruptly, and when she saw him, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes. She asked, "Xu Yun? What happened to you...?"

Xu Yun asked directly, "Who was that man just now?"

"You...you saw it?"

Ou Jingya bit her lip and replied, "He was my college classmate and now works at the procuratorate."

"The procuratorate?"

Xu Yun frowned and asked in confusion, "Have you encountered any legal problems?"

After a few seconds of silence, Ou Jingya finally sighed and said, "Let's find somewhere to talk."

They went to a quiet teahouse near the school.

Inside the private room, Ou Jingya held a cup of hot tea, her fingers trembling slightly.

"What exactly happened?" Xu Yun grasped her hand.

"I...I might be in trouble."

Ou Jingya replied with a hint of helplessness, "Last week, I received an anonymous letter accusing me of academic misconduct and plagiarism."

Xu Yun was stunned: "Your thesis? How is that possible?"

"I don't think it's possible either."

Ou Jingya smiled wryly: "But the letter included so-called 'evidence,' which was a paper I published three years ago, and it was partially similar to another earlier paper."

Although the plagiarism rate is not high, there are indeed several paragraphs that are very similar.

"You plagiarized?"

"of course not!"

Ou Jingya shook her head and said, "I wrote that paper word by word, researched countless materials, and spent three whole months on it! How could I possibly plagiarize?"

"Then why are they similar?"

Ou Jingya's eyes dimmed: "I checked later, and that earlier paper... belonged to my supervisor."

During my graduate studies, I helped my advisor organize materials, and I may have unintentionally memorized some expressions, which I unconsciously used when writing my thesis.

But I really didn't mean to..."

Xu Yun understood.

This is a common gray area in academia. Unintentional "self-plagiarism" or "knowledge inertia" is indeed a problem, but it usually doesn't cause a big fuss.

How were the whistleblower letters handled?

"The school's academic committee has launched an investigation."

Ou Jingya said wearily, "That classmate came to tell me about the progress today."

He said...the situation is not optimistic because the school is currently cracking down on academic misconduct and may take stricter measures.

What is the worst possible outcome?

"Retracting the paper will result in suspension of the professional title evaluation, and even... the loss of teaching position."

With a weary look in her eyes, Ou Jingya said, "Xu Yun, I love teaching. If I can no longer stand on the podium, I don't know what else I can do..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yun smiled and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I will find out the truth about this matter."

How will you investigate?

Ou Jingya looked up and said, "Things in academia are very complicated, and..."

"Believe me."

Xu Yun interrupted her and asked, "First of all, who wrote that anonymous letter of complaint? Why did they choose this particular time to report you? There must be something fishy going on behind this."

Ou Jingya was taken aback: "You mean... someone deliberately messed with me?"

"Probably."

Xu Yun's eyes turned cold as he said, "Have you offended anyone recently? Or has anyone expressed dissatisfaction with you because of our relationship?"

Ou Jingya thought for a moment, then her expression suddenly changed: "Could it be him..."

"Who?"

"Professor Zhou."

Ou Jingya said in a low voice, "The deputy director of our department has always had feelings for me... I have clearly rejected him many times, but he won't give up."

Xu Yun's face darkened.

"Moreover, Professor Zhou is one of the members of the academic committee."

Ou Jingya found the story increasingly suspicious and said, "He was the main person in charge of this investigation..."

"enough."

Xu Yun stood up, smiled and said, "Leave this to me. You don't need to do anything. Just attend classes as usual, live your normal life, and pretend you know nothing."

"Xu Yun, don't do anything reckless."

Ou Jingya said worriedly, "Professor Zhou has a lot of influence at the university, and matters in academia cannot be resolved with money or violence..."

"Who said I was going to use money or violence?"

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Let's handle academic matters in an academic manner. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

No matter what happens, I'll be there for you.

You just need to be the teacher you like, and leave the rest to me.

"Ok."

Looking into his determined eyes, Ou Jingya's unease gradually subsided.

Yes, this man always has a way.

"I believe you," she said softly.

"now it's right."

Xu Yun laughed and said, "Now, finish your tea first, and then I'll take you home. Eat and sleep as usual these next few days; nothing's going to happen."

Ou Jingya nodded, finally showing her first smile in three days.

After dropping Ou Jingya off at home, Xu Yun didn't leave but made a phone call from the car.

"Oh, what kind of wind is blowing today?"

On the phone, Lin Zhengyu chuckled and joked, "Young Master Xu actually took the initiative to call me."

"Stop talking nonsense and do me a favor."

"What's the deal?"

Xu Yun said, "Professor Zhou Wenbin of the School of Economics and Management at Jiangcheng University, I have a detailed document of him here, including his academic achievements, interpersonal relationships, economic situation, and especially... some things that can't be brought to light."

On the other end of the phone, Lin Zhengyu's voice came through: "Someone from academia? Did he offend you?"

"I'm just monitoring, okay? Report it."

Xu Yun said, "You have a wide network of connections and know people in this circle, right? Help me handle it."

"Row."

Without a second thought, Lin Zhengyu smiled and agreed, "Understood. I'll give you the results within three days."

This was indeed a small matter for him.

After hanging up, Xu Yun dialed another number.

This call was to Wu Jinyan.

"Teacher, there's something I need your help with."

He briefly recounted the situation that Ou Jingya had encountered, omitting the speculation that Professor Zhou might be seeking revenge due to personal grudges.

After listening, Wu Jinyan remained silent for a long time.

"I know this."

She finally spoke up: "The academic committee held a meeting yesterday, and Zhou Wenbin did indeed take a tough stance at the meeting, advocating for strict handling."

"What do you think?"

“I have read Jingya’s paper. That little bit of similarity is nothing in the academic world. At most, it’s just improper citation.”

Wu Jinyan's voice was filled with anger as she said, "Zhou Wenbin is just using this as an excuse, but I didn't expect it to be because of your matter..."

"Teacher, the most important thing now is to help Jingya get through this difficult time."

Xu Yun said, "You are highly respected in academia, could you...?"

"I'll find a way."

Wu Jinyan interrupted him, saying, "But Xu Yun, you must understand that if this matter is not handled properly, not only will Jingya's future be affected, but our reputation at school will also be damaged."

"I see."

Xu Yun solemnly said, "Therefore, we need to take a two-pronged approach. You can work on the academic front, and I will approach it from other angles. It's impossible for someone like Zhou Wenbin to be completely clean."

Wu Jinyan sighed: "Xu Yun, sometimes I feel like bringing you into our lives is a mistake, I don't know if it's right or wrong."

You certainly have the ability to protect Jingya, but your methods... are too direct, too sharp. I'm afraid they might hurt her.

"I will be careful."

Xu Yun promised, "But teacher, some people will keep bothering you if you don't really hurt them, so I'll be the bad guy."

There was silence on the other end of the phone again.

"go a head."

Wu Jinyan concluded, "But remember, don't go too far. After all... Jingya still has to continue working in this industry."

"I have my measure."

The dirty tricks of academia? Revenge for personal grudges? They won't work on him.

Xu Yun sneered. Did they really think that all I, this super-rich man, had was money?

Actually, he could have easily gotten Zhong Yanyan's family to help resolve this matter.

But Ou Jingya is a woman close to me, so it seems a bit inappropriate to let her do it.

What's more, I've been avoiding him for the past few days.

That's why he asked Lin Zhengyu to do this.

Anyway, they're both friends and business partners, so why not take advantage of them? (End of Chapter)