The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

The noise and blessings of the wedding still seem to echo in my ears.

But the next morning, as the first rays of dawn illuminated the skyline of Jiangcheng, Lin Wanzhou and Wang Yanran were already standing at the hotel entrance with their suitcases.

"Are you sure you don't need us to take you?" Xu Yun looked at the newlyweds with a sincere smile on his face.

Lin Wanzhou held Wang Yanran's hand tightly, shook her head and smiled, "No need, we booked an early morning flight to the Maldives."

Xu Yun, thank you so much for this wedding...

"Old Lin, you're being too polite by saying all this."

Xu Yun patted his shoulder and laughed, "Enjoy your honeymoon. You don't need to worry about things here."

Wang Yanran was dressed in casual travel clothes, her lower abdomen slightly protruding.

Her face radiated the glow unique to newlyweds as she smiled and said, "Brother Xu Yun, we'll treat you to dinner when we get back."

"Okay, I'll wait." Xu Yun nodded with a smile.

As he watched the car carrying the newlyweds drive away from the hotel, Xu Yun turned around and looked behind him. A group of women, each with a different style but equally dazzling, stood in the morning light, smiling at him.

Su Qingya, Su Qingyun, Yu Xuan, Su Mu, Li Jinshu, Jiang Peiyao, Ning Qian, Song Xiaowei, Yang Siqi, Liang Yan, Jian Shiwei, Lin Suiling, Ou Jingya, and many more...

Apart from Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo, who were unable to travel due to pregnancy, almost all of Xu Yun's close female friends were present.

"They're gone?"

Yu Xuan stepped forward. Today, she was unusually dressed not in business attire, but in a casual off-white knit sweater and long skirt, which made her look much more gentle and graceful.

"Yes, they've started their honeymoon."

Xu Yun looked around at everyone, then suddenly laughed and said, "Come to think of it, it seems like none of us have ever traveled together before?"

"???"

These words stunned all the women present.

Upon closer reflection, that's indeed the case.

Although they all met and got to know Xu Yun through various opportunities and had some interaction with each other, this was the first time that almost all of them had gathered together like this.

"or……"

Su Qingyun, who joined later, brightened up and suggested, "Shall we go on a vacation together?"

"That's a good idea."

Su Qingya replied, "I happen to have a few days off at work recently."

Yu Xuan looked at Xu Yun, then at the others, and smiled, "I think it's fine, but it's a bit of a shame that Sister Yan Yan and Sister Xinuo can't go."

"Their current condition is indeed not suitable for long-distance travel."

Xu Yun pondered for a moment, then suddenly had an idea and said, "How about this, we won't go too far, we'll just find a place around Jiangcheng to relax for a few days."

If Yan Yan and Xinuo want to join in, they can come over for a get-together occasionally.

"The area around Jiangcheng?"

Liang Yan blinked and said, "I know a place with several detached villas by East Lake. The environment is very nice and the privacy is strong."

It was developed by a friend of mine; I should be able to arrange it.

"Then it's settled."

Xu Yun made the decision, saying, "Three days and two nights, let's consider it our group's first trip together."

It was also a novel experience.

That afternoon, at the Donghu Villa District.

Liang Yan's friend was indeed reliable. Not only did he provide three adjacent villas, but he also specially arranged a professional butler and service team, while maintaining a sufficient distance so as not to disturb their private space.

The three villas are arranged in a triangular pattern, enclosing a private garden courtyard filled with various flowers and an outdoor swimming pool.

Looking out from the villa's balcony, you can see the shimmering East Lake, a truly delightful sight.

"This place is really nice."

Su Mu put down her luggage, stood on the second-floor balcony, took a deep breath, and said, "It's even better than I imagined."

“My friend said that this place was originally intended for him to use to entertain VIPs, and it was not usually open to the public.”

Liang Yan smiled and said, "When they heard we wanted to use it, they readily agreed."

As Xu Yun watched the women choosing rooms and arranging their luggage, he suddenly felt that the scene was somewhat strange.

These women, who shine in different fields—business elites, artistic talents, workplace experts, and artistic geniuses—are just like ordinary girls, excited about a group trip.

"Mr. Xu, which building do you live in?" Yu Xuan asked as she walked over.

"I'll live on the first floor of the middle building, so it'll be convenient for everyone to come and visit."

Xu Yun said with a smile, "As for the rest, you can decide for yourselves, do whatever makes you comfortable."

The final room allocation results were quite interesting.

The Su sisters and Yu Xuan lived in the building on the left; Su Mu, Li Jinshu, Jiang Peiyao, and Ning Qian lived in the building on the right; Song Xiaowei, Yang Siqi, Liang Yan, Jian Shiwei, Lin Suiling, and Ou Jingya were scattered in the remaining rooms of the three buildings.

This arrangement preserves individual privacy while facilitating gatherings.

The open-air courtyard of the villa area at dusk.

The housekeeping team has prepared a barbecue grill and a generous amount of ingredients.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the lake, shimmering with golden light.

The women changed into comfortable casual clothes and gathered in twos and threes.

Some were helping to prepare ingredients, some were sitting in rattan chairs chatting, and some were leaning against the railing to enjoy the lake view.

Xu Yun stood in front of the barbecue grill, skillfully flipping the meat skewers and vegetables.

"I didn't know you knew this?"

Jian Shiwei walked over and handed him a bottle of chilled beer.

I learned it during a team building activity.

Xu Yun took the beer, took a sip, and said, "Back then, everyone was looking out for me, but I was the only idiot who kept grilling meat for everyone else."

"(⊙o⊙)..."

Jian Shi blinked slightly, then asked in confusion, "Mr. Xu, you've had a job before?"

"of course."

Xu Yun smiled but didn't reply. He simply put the roasted chicken wings into a plate and said, "Try it, it should be good."

Soon, the aroma of barbecue filled the air.

Everyone sat around the long table in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

"It's really rare for us to be able to sit together and eat like this."

Lin Suiling remarked, "Everyone is usually busy with their own things, and even when we meet, it's usually for work."

"Yes."

Ou Jingya nodded and said meaningfully, "This is the first time I've known that Xu Yun has so many female confidantes."

"It's a pity that Sister Yan Yan and Sister Xinuo aren't here."

Liang Yan deliberately laughed and said, "Otherwise, it would really be complete."

Mentioning the two pregnant women, Su Mu asked with some concern, "Xu Yun, how are they doing lately? Are their pregnancy symptoms severe?"

"Zhong Yanyan is alright, but she gets tired easily."

Hino experienced some morning sickness, but the doctor said it was within the normal range.

Xu Yun glared at Liang Yan, who had deliberately brought up the topic, and replied, "I spoke with them on the phone this afternoon and told them we'd bring them gifts when we got back."

"Of course I'll bring a gift."

Li Jinshu said playfully, "But I think they're more envious of us being able to go out and have fun, right?"

"We'll organize another event after they give birth, specifically to compensate them," Xu Yun promised.

As night falls, the string lights in the courtyard light up, swaying gently in the night breeze.

After dinner, instead of rushing back to their rooms, everyone continued to sit and chat.

Beer, wine, juice – everyone chose their favorite drinks, and the conversation gradually shifted from work and life to more private matters.

"I've always been very curious."

Yang Siqi rested her chin on her hand, looked at Xu Yun, and asked, "How did you come to know each of us? Everyone's story must be different, right?"

These words piqued everyone's interest, and more than a dozen pairs of eyes turned to Xu Yun.

Xu Yun looked around, smiled, and asked in return, "Do you really want me to tell you one by one?"

"Yes!" they shouted in unison.

"Ok."

Xu Yun took a sip of wine and began to reminisce: "The first people I met were Su Mu and Ning Qian. At that time, I hadn't yet established myself in Jiangcheng, and we crossed paths because of some things..."

He recounted in detail how he met Su Mu and how he helped Ning Qian resolve her family's difficulties;
From his chance encounter with Li Jinshu to his connection with Jiang Peiyao through art;
From his first meeting with Song Xiaowei in a business setting to his acquaintance with Yang Siqi due to an unexpected incident;
From Liang Yan's proactive approach to Jian Shiwei's persistent pursuit;

From Lin Suiling's plea for help in her predicament to Ou Jingya's candid friendship.

Of course, there's also the life-and-death bond with the Su sisters in Tokyo, and the natural transition from work partners to a close relationship with Yu Xuan.

Every story is unique, and every connection is precious.

"After listening, I realized that the process of getting to know each person is different."

Li Jinshu chuckled softly, “But they all have one thing in common: you always appear when they need you.”

"Perhaps this is fate."

Xu Yun smiled and spread his hands, saying, "I didn't actually do anything intentionally. I just encountered this situation and felt I should lend a hand, so I did."

"And then it really helped you?" Su Qingyun suddenly asked playfully.

"Well, that doesn't apply to me. You guys just insist on liking me, what can I do?"

Xu Yun chuckled, neither denying it nor feigning helplessness.

As night deepened, the moonlight on the lake grew brighter and brighter.

Someone suggested, "Let's play a game?"

What game?

"How about a game of Truth or Dare?"

The proposal was approved by the majority.

And so, a truth or dare game began under the moonlight by the lake.

The bottle is spun in the center of the table, and whoever the bottle points to has to choose truth or dare.

In the first round, the bottle was aimed at Li Jinshu.

"I choose truth." Li Jinshu smiled gently.

The question was asked by Jiang Peiyao.

"Jinshu, when was the first time you fell for Xu Yun?"

Li Jinshu's face flushed slightly upon hearing this.

After thinking for a moment, she said softly, "He helped me resolve the mess in my family."

I thought everything was over, but he turned things around in a way I never expected. At that moment, I realized... this person is truly special.

In the second round, the bottle opening turned towards Ning Qian.

"I also choose truth." This time, it was Song Xiaowei who asked the question.

"Sister Qian, if you had to describe Xu Yun in three words, what would they be?"

Ning Qian thought about it carefully: "Reliable, gentle, and strong."

"I understand the first two, but what does 'powerful' mean?" Yang Siqi asked curiously, clearly not having good intentions.

The other women also had strange smiles.

Because of Xu Yun's power, who among those present hasn't experienced it?

"It's not the kind of power you're thinking of, but rather..."

Ning Qian blushed and searched for words to explain, "It's a kind of inner strength. No matter what happens, he always seems to be able to stay calm and find a solution."

Moreover, this power doesn't frighten people; instead, it makes them feel safe and secure.

In the third round, the bottle unexpectedly turned towards Xu Yun.

"Wow, it's finally your turn!"

Su Qingyun asked excitedly, "What should we choose? Truth or Dare?"

Looking at the expectant eyes around him, Xu Yun smiled and said, "Truth or dare."

The question was raised by Su Mu.

"Xu Yun, what do you really think of us? Tell me the truth."

The question caused the courtyard to fall silent, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the answer.

Xu Yun remained silent for a long time, so long that everyone thought he wouldn't answer.

Then he raised his head, his gaze sweeping over each face that looked especially soft in the moonlight.

"I am not good at expressing my feelings."

Xu Yun slowly began to speak: "From childhood to adulthood, I have experienced many things and met many people. Some experiences have taught me not to easily trust or give my heart away."

"But you..."

He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Each of you has entered my life in a different way. Some are as warm as the sun, some as refreshing as a breeze, some as fiery as a flame, and some as serene as moonlight."

I know that, according to worldly standards, someone like me is greedy and irresponsible.

I cannot give anyone traditional promises, nor can I give anyone a unique title.

But what I can guarantee is…

Xu Yun's voice was soft, yet exceptionally clear: "Each of you holds a special place in my heart."

It's not about who is more important than whom, but that everyone is unique.

All I can do is be there for you when you need me, help you when you're in trouble, and share your joy when you're happy.

All I can do is try my best to make each of you live a better and happier life.

This may not be enough, and it may not meet the expectations of many people.

But this is the most honest answer I can give.

After Xu Yun finished speaking, the courtyard fell silent.

Then, Su Qingya was the first to raise her glass and say, "Cheers to this authenticity."

"Cheers!" The women all raised their glasses.

No further questions were asked, no further demands were made.

At this moment, the moonlight, the lake, the evening breeze, and the unique tacit understanding among these people are enough.

The next day, the sun shone brightly.

In the morning, everyone slept in until they naturally woke up, enjoyed breakfast, and then took walks, swam, and read in the villa area, enjoying their rare leisure time.

At noon, Xu Yun personally cooked a table of home-style dishes.

"You can cook?" Liang Yan looked at the table full of colorful, fragrant, and delicious dishes in surprise.

"I learned it before, so my skills are just average. Please bear with the food." Xu Yun took off her apron, looking somewhat modest.

Actually, he acquired this skill himself by exchanging it with the system, so the taste definitely couldn't be bad.

And indeed, that's the case; after trying it, everyone gave it high praise.

"You call this ordinary?"

Jian Shiwei picked up a piece of braised pork and said, "It tastes even better than my mom's."

"It's really good." Even Su Qingya, who is very picky about food, nodded in agreement.

The time after lunch is even more leisurely.

Some people choose to take a nap, some sit by the lake fishing, and some watch movies in the villa's media room.

Around 3 p.m., Zhong Yanyan and Xinuoye arrived.

"We heard you're having a good time here, and we really can't sit still any longer."

Zhong Yanyan, with her slightly protruding belly, wore a bright smile.

Xinuo looked good, and her morning sickness seemed to have eased a lot. She pouted and said, "Xu Yun said you guys were having fun here, so we came to check on you. We have to go back tonight."

"Stay a little longer since you're here."

Jiang Peiyao helped Xinuo sit down and asked, "How are you feeling lately? Are you feeling any better?"

"Sister Peiyao, I feel much better. The doctor said it will gradually improve after three months." Xinuo gently stroked her lower abdomen.

The arrival of the two pregnant women made the gathering even more heartwarming.

Everyone sat together, chatting about parenting, future plans, and the little things in life.

Xu Yun felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he watched this scene.

These women, who have left their mark on his life in various ways, are now like a family, harmonious, warm, and caring for one another.

In the evening, after Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo left, everyone decided to go boating on East Lake.

They rented two small boats; Xu Yun and a few others took one, while the rest shared the other.

The small boat glided slowly across the lake, the setting sun turning the water a golden-red hue.

"So beautiful."

Su Mu said softly, "I'm so busy these days that I've forgotten that Jiangcheng has such beautiful scenery."

“It’s not just the scenery that’s beautiful.” Jiang Peiyao looked at Xu Yun, her words carrying a deeper meaning.

Xu Yun pretended not to hear and focused on paddling.

Laughter came from another boat; it was unclear what happy things they were talking about.

The breeze on the lake was gentle and warm, carrying moisture and the fragrance of flowers.

At this moment, time seemed to slow down, and all worries and stress temporarily disappeared.

The third day was also the last day of the trip.

In the morning, everyone decided to have a small talent show.

The villa's living room was temporarily converted into an exhibition space.

Some people played the piano, some sang, some displayed paintings, and some recited poems.

Li Jinshu and Jiang Peiyao collaborated on a duet, their voices ethereal and harmonious.

Sumu showcased her yoga skills, which were exquisite and uniquely beautiful.

Jian Shiwei performed an impromptu dance that was beautiful and captivating.

Even Yu Xuan made an exception and played a piano piece, stunning everyone present.

Xu Yun was a loyal audience member, giving enthusiastic applause to every performance.

"Aren't you going to show us?" Su Qingyun asked mischievously after the performance.

Xu Yun thought for a moment and said, "Let me perform a magic trick for you."

He took a coin out of his pocket, flipped it a few times between his fingers, and then held it in his palm.

When he opened his hand again, the coin had disappeared.

"Where did they go?" Everyone was surprised.

Xu Yun smiled, walked up to Ou Jingya, and "conjured" the coin from behind her ear.

The magic trick was simple, yet it won a standing ovation.

"You can do this too?" Lin Suiling asked in surprise.

"It's just a little trick I learned before," Xu Yun said modestly.

After the talent show, lunch was an outdoor picnic.

The housekeeping team prepared a delicious meal, and everyone spread out a tablecloth on the lawn to enjoy their last moments together.

In the afternoon, I packed my luggage and prepared to return home.

Before parting, everyone gathered in the courtyard for a group photo.

A dozen or so people stood together, flashing genuine smiles at the camera.

"We'll always remember this trip," everyone whispered to Xu Yun on the way back.

"Me too." Xu Yun shook their hands.

My three-day, two-night trip to Wuhan has come to an end.

Everyone has returned to their own lives and work, but some things have quietly changed.

That tacit understanding, that mutual comprehension, that unspoken bond was deepened and strengthened during this trip.

As Xu Yun watched the street scene rushing past the car window, she recalled the words she had said to Lin Wanzhou on their wedding day.

"It's good to see the people around me happy."

Now he wants to add something.

"It would be even better to have such a group of people around me."

Although he will not get married or make any traditional commitments to anyone, he will protect this hard-won relationship and the women who have entered his life in his own way.

This is Xu Yun's choice, and also his promise.

……

Three days later, Lin Wanzhou and Wang Yanran returned from their honeymoon.

Xu Yun went to the airport to pick them up.

In the car, Lin Wanzhou shared her honeymoon experiences, while Wang Yanran leaned gently on her husband's shoulder, her face full of happiness.

"Did you guys have fun?"

Lin Wanzhou deliberately asked, "With so many people together, didn't any conflicts arise?"

"No, I'm very happy."

Xu Yun replied with a smile, "We had a great time relaxing around Jiangcheng for a few days."

"That's good."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanzhou couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "Xu Yun, sometimes I feel that it's truly a miracle that so many people around you can gather together and all be safe and sound."

Yeah~

Xu Yun chuckled, "I also think it's a miracle." (End of Chapter)