The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the sheer curtains.

Xu Yun woke up early and tiptoed out of bed, afraid of waking Chen Xin and her daughter Miaomiao who were still fast asleep.

The little one woke up twice last night. Chen Xin fed him and changed his diaper, and it took until 3 a.m. for him to fall asleep.

In the kitchen, Zhang Sujuan, the mother, was already preparing breakfast.

The porridge in the pot was bubbling and steaming, while finely shredded ginger and chopped scallions were being sliced ​​on the cutting board.

"Mom, so early." Xu Yun poured a glass of warm water.

Zhang Sujuan didn't turn around, continuing what she was doing, and said, "Didn't you sleep well last night? I heard the baby cry a few times."

"It's alright, Chen Xin has had a tough time."

Xu Yun leaned against the doorframe and asked疑惑地问道, "Mom, what happened to Uncle and the others yesterday..."

"gone."

Zhang Sujuan sprinkled ginger shreds into the porridge and said, "Your uncle looked very upset when he left, saying he would never come back."

Your second uncle is quite polite, but who knows what he's really thinking.

Xu Yun was silent for a moment, then said apologetically, "This matter must be done. If we don't address it now, it will become even more troublesome later."

"I know."

Zhang Sujuan turned around, wiped her hands, and smiled, "It's just that I feel bad, after all, we're family."

"Even a family needs rules."

Xu Yun said, "I gave them a chance."

Just then, the landline in the living room rang.

Xu Yun walked over and answered the call; it was Zhu Jingheng calling.

"Xu Yun, Zhang Qianqian came to the company early this morning to resign."

Zhu Jingheng's voice sounded somewhat tired as he said, "She was very agitated and caused a scene in the finance department, saying that the company was withholding her rightful bonus."

"She should receive every penny she is entitled to according to the regulations."

Xu Yun calmly said, "It's not something you should give her, not a penny more. Just get her resignation paperwork done and ignore her."

"I understand. But..."

Zhu Jingheng hesitated for a moment and said, "When she left, she said she was going to go to labor arbitration and expose the incident to the media."

Xu Yun chuckled lightly: "Let her go. The company's accounts are crystal clear. Every penny she handles is recorded. If she wants to make a scene, we'll see it through to the end."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun returned to the kitchen.

Zhang Sujuan had already served the porridge and asked, "Is it Zhu Jingheng?"

"Yes, Zhang Qianqian went to process her resignation."

Xu Yun sat down and said, "Mom, some relatives might call in the next few days, so please be prepared."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Zhang Sujuan pushed the porridge in front of him and said with a smile, "Eat your food. I'll heat it up for Chen Xin when she wakes up."

At nine o'clock in the morning, Xu Yun drove to the county government office building.

The secretary was already waiting downstairs. When he got out of the car, she quickly came up to him and said, "Mr. Xu, the secretary is waiting for you in his office."

"This is troublesome." Xu Yun nodded.

The tea was already brewed in the secretary's office.

The secretary was a middle-aged man in his early fifties with his hair neatly combed. When he saw Xu Yun come in, he smiled and stood up to shake hands: "President Xu, come, come, have a seat."

"You're too kind, Secretary." Xu Yun sat down on the sofa.

"I've already arranged what you mentioned yesterday."

The secretary poured him a cup of tea and said, "The comrades from the Organization Department talked to Zhang Lei this morning. He's being transferred to the archives room to do archives management work for a while."

That position was easy, and I didn't get to handle any specific tasks.

Xu Yun picked up his teacup: "Thank you for your trouble, Secretary."

"Of course."

The Party Secretary waved his hand and said, "However, Mr. Xu, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Please speak."

"I know about Zhang Lei."

The secretary carefully considered his words and said, "His abilities are indeed limited, but he is not a particularly wicked or evil person."

It's just that... I was a bit clever, but I used it in the wrong way.

This job transfer also served as a wake-up call for him.

Young people are prone to making mistakes; the key is whether they can find their way back.

Xu Yun looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup and said, "The secretary is right. I just hope he can calm down and think it over carefully."

Working within the system, I don't seek great wealth or high status, but only a clear conscience.

That makes sense.

The secretary nodded and smiled, "Also, the Development and Reform Commission has already given the preliminary approval to the planning proposal for the northern part of the city. There will be a review meeting next week; would you like to come and attend?"

"I won't be attending."

Xu Yun said, "Let Ning Qian go then; she's in charge of this project."

The two chatted for a while longer about the county's development plans before Xu Yun got up to say goodbye.

As soon as I got into the car after leaving the county government, my phone rang.

It was my uncle calling.

Xu Yun stared at the name flashing on the screen, and only answered after the phone rang seven or eight times: "Uncle."

"Xu Yun..."

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded a little hoarse as it asked, "Are you busy right now?"

"I just finished a meeting. What's up?"

"It's...it's about your cousin."

The uncle's tone was awkward as he said, "She quit her job today and cried all morning, saying that the company bullied her and withheld her pay."

I'd like to ask if there's some misunderstanding involved?

Xu Yun parked the car on the side of the road, rolled down the window, and replied, "Uncle, there's no misunderstanding. During her time at the company, Zhang Qianqian took advantage of her position to collude with suppliers to inflate prices and take kickbacks."

The company overpaid 2.7 million yuan for the three projects she handled.

Part of that money ended up in her pocket.

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

“There is evidence for all of this.”

Xu Yun continued, "We have kept the supplier's statement, bank statements, and the quotation she signed. It's already a favor that General Manager Zhu didn't call the police."

"But...but she said it was normal work commission..." The uncle's voice trailed off.

"Uncle."

Xu Yun sighed and said, "If it's a normal commission, why don't you dare to use the company's accounts?"
Why should the supplier transfer the money to her classmate's card?

Why destroy the original quote email?

Another long silence followed.

"I...I know."

The eldest uncle's voice sounded much older as he said resignedly, "Xu Yun, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"Uncle, please don't say that."

Xu Yun's tone softened as she said, "My cousin is still young and has a long road ahead of her. Consider this a lesson learned. She's capable, and as long as she stays on the right path, she'll do well in the future. Why don't she start her own business?"

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun leaned back in his seat and rubbed his temples.

At that moment, a message popped up on WeChat, sent by Zheng Yi.

"Old Xu, I heard about Zhang Lei's job transfer. It was handled beautifully."

Xu Yun replied: "You're quite well-informed."

"That's the downside of working within the system; everything spreads so fast."

Zheng Yi sent a wry smile emoji and said, "But it's good this way. The archives are a quiet place, but it's also very tedious."

If he can calm down and stay put, he might be useful in the future.

If you can't stand it..."

“That was his own choice,” Xu Yun typed.

"By the way, I'm getting married during the National Day holiday, you absolutely have to come!"

Zheng Yi sent another message, laughing: "My wife keeps talking about you every day, saying you're a great benefactor and she wants to toast you a few times."

"I'll definitely be there."

After putting down his phone, Xu Yun started the car and, instead of going home, drove to the riverbank.

The early autumn river breeze already had a cool feel, and it felt very comfortable on my face.

He walked slowly along the path, watching the boats coming and going on the river, and his mood gradually calmed down.

Dealing with relatives is never easy.

If we go easy on them, they'll take advantage of our kindness.

If it's too much, people will say I'm heartless and ungrateful.

This balance is difficult to strike.

But Xu Yun knew that some lines had to be drawn.

If he takes a step back today, someone else will take three steps forward tomorrow.

He wanted to prevent those around him from using his connections to do whatever they wanted outside!
After walking for a while, Xu Yun sat down on a bench.

In the distance, several elderly people were fishing, motionless, like statues.

The phone rang again; this time it was my second uncle.

"Xu Yun, I am your second uncle."

His voice was even more hesitant than his eldest uncle's as he said, "Um... about your cousin, thank you." Xu Yun was somewhat surprised: "Second Uncle, you..."

“The people from the Organization Department just spoke with him, and he told me everything.”

Uncle sighed and said, "This child is my fault for not teaching him well. He always thinks about taking shortcuts and taking advantage of others. You deserve to teach him this lesson."

"Second Uncle, it's good that you think that way."

How could I not understand?

My second uncle smiled bitterly and said, "Your cousin came back and told me that the Party Secretary personally intervened, and when the Organization Department talked to him, their words were full of warnings."

If it weren't for your sake, he might have faced more than just a job transfer this time.

Xu Yun, thank you, Second Uncle, for leaving him a way out.

"We're all one family."

Xu Yun said, "Second Uncle, you should let Zhang Lei stay in the archives room. Although there's no money to be made there, there's no risk either."

If he really wants to improve, he should work diligently and practically.

"Okay, okay."

Second Uncle readily agreed, laughing, "I'll definitely talk to him properly."

After hanging up the phone with her second uncle, Xu Yun felt a little relieved.

His second uncle's family was reasonable enough, which gave him some comfort.

Xu Yun sat by the river until noon before going home.

As soon as I entered, I heard Chen Xin's laughter.

In the living room, she was holding Miaomiao and talking to the nanny.

"I'm home?"

Chen Xin looked up at him and asked, "Have you eaten?"

"not yet."

"Mom left some food for you, it's keeping it warm in the kitchen."

Chen Xin handed the baby to the postpartum nanny and said with a smile, "I'll go heat it up for you."

At the dining table, Xu Yun was eating, while Chen Xin sat opposite him, resting her chin on her hands and looking at him.

"What are you looking at?" Xu Yun asked.

"Because you're handsome."

Chen Xin said with a smile, "My husband is really amazing; he can handle everything."

"Come on."

Xu Yun placed a piece of pork rib on her plate and asked, "Was the child well-behaved today?"

"Sweetie, you're just sleeping in the wrong sleep schedule. You sleep a lot during the day, so you'll probably be fussy at night."

Chen Xin took a bite of pork rib and said indistinctly, "By the way, Mom received a phone call this morning from your aunt."

Xu Yun paused, then asked, "What did you say?"

"He didn't say anything nasty, he just cried and said that Zhang Qianqian was acting like she was going to die at home."

Chen Xin put down her chopsticks and replied, "Mom comforted her a few times, but she didn't budge. I think Mom was particularly resolute this time."

"She did it for my own good."

Xu Yun said, "There are some things that she is more suited to say than I am to say."

"Ah."

Chen Xin nodded: "Actually, I think it's not entirely their fault that your cousins ​​are like this. It's normal for them to be envious and lose their composure when they see your sudden success."

"That's why we need to establish the rules as soon as possible."

After finishing the last bite of his meal, Xu Yun said, "Right now, the worst that happens is that we're greedy for money. But if we get carried away, we might do something even more outrageous."

In the afternoon, Xu Yun stayed home with Chen Xin and the children.

When Miaomiao was awake, he would carry her around the living room and talk to her softly.

The little guy stared at him with his big, dark eyes, and occasionally grinned with his toothless mouth.

“She likes you.” Chen Xin leaned back on the sofa, looking at the father and daughter.

"Of course my daughter likes me," Xu Yun said proudly.

"You're so vain," Chen Xin said with a laugh.

Around 3 o'clock, the doorbell rang.

The nanny went to open the door, and it was Zhu Jingheng and Lin Xi who had arrived.

"Oh, you're holding it right now."

Zhu Jingheng smiled as soon as he entered the door and said, "Come here, let Uncle give you a hug."

Xu Yun carefully handed the child over.

Zhu Jingheng's way of holding the child is very skilled, obviously he has held his own child a lot at home.

"Miaomiao is so good."

Lin Xi leaned over to look and laughed, "He's much better behaved than my son when he was little. When he was little, he would cry all night long, and Jingheng and I would take turns carrying him around the living room."

"Why are you here?" Xu Yun asked.

Zhu Jingheng returned the child to Xu Yun, sat down on the sofa, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have troubled you with Zhang Qianqian's matter."

"Let's not talk about her anymore."

Xu Yun smiled nonchalantly and said, "You must have something else on your mind, right?"

"Ah."

Zhu Jingheng changed the subject and said, "The bidding documents for the Beicheng project have been prepared, and President Ning has also reviewed them. There are no problems. The bidding will be opened next Monday."

If Yuntian Real Estate wins the bid, my construction needs to keep up as well.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there shouldn't be any problems."

Xu Yun closed the folder and asked with a smile, "By the way, what about what I told you before? How have you thought about it?"

Zhu Jingheng and Lin Xi exchanged a glance.

"We've discussed it."

Zhu Jingheng said earnestly, "Going to Jiangcheng, just like you said, we are still young and should go out and explore."

"Really?"

Xu Yun asked, "In Jiang County, you were the local tyrant. But in Jiang City, you'll have to start all over again."

"Think about it."

Zhu Jingheng nodded and replied, "I've learned a lot over the past year, and now that I have the opportunity to take charge on my own, I'd like to give it a try."

Lin Xi chimed in, "We've already found a school district property for our child, and we're just waiting to register their household there."

"Row."

Xu Yun smiled: "Then you should hurry up and hand over the work in Jiang County. See you in Jiangcheng after the New Year."

"must."

After seeing Zhu Jingheng and his wife off, Xu Yun returned to the living room.

Chen Xin was coaxing her child to sleep, humming a soft lullaby.

"Are they all gone?" she asked softly.

"Ah."

Xu Yun sat down beside her, looked at her daughter's sleeping face, and said, "Xu Miaomiao will definitely grow up to be a great beauty."

"is it?"

Chen Xin happily retorted, "Prettier than me?"

"..."

That evening, Xu Yun received a call from Ning Qian.

Ning Qian's voice was filled with laughter as she said, "The person in charge of the Jiang County Construction Committee just called me and talked about the launch of the North City project. I'm ready to take over."

Xu Yun walked to the balcony and asked in return, "So, how's your bidding preparation going?"

Everything is ready.

Ning Qian said confidently, "But there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"You said."

"For the Beicheng project, I want Zhu Jingheng's construction company to be the general contractor."

Ning Qian said, "He's a reliable person."

"can."

Xu Yun agreed, "But you must be careful to ensure that all the necessary procedures are followed."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Ning Qian paused for a moment, then said, "Also, Lee Young-ae... she contacted me again recently, saying she wants to collaborate."

"You make your own judgment on business matters."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "But remember, she is not a simple business partner."

"I see."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun returned to the bedroom. Chen Xin was already asleep, and Miao Miao's small bed was placed next to her.

He really didn't want to deal with these things during this time.

But these things always seem to come looking for him.

As their businesses grow, so do the number of people they gather around them. They subconsciously ask for their opinions on many things, leaving them with absolutely no choice!
He used to wonder why those important people were so busy every day. Didn't they have any time for themselves?
Now that he's in this position, he realizes that it was all real.

This is after he has completely delegated authority to those around him. If he were to handle everything himself, he would be exhausted.

So whether you like it or not...

It's true that with great power comes great responsibility! (End of Chapter)