The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

Autumn arrives quietly in Jiangcheng.

As the leaves of the sycamore tree began to turn yellow, Xu Yun was sitting in Tiandi's study, staring blankly out the window.

Half a month has passed since that gathering at Donghu Villa, and life seems to have returned to its original track.

The Su sisters returned to Shenzhen to handle the follow-up matters in the Eastern European market, Yu Xuan was busy with the establishment of the new company, and the other women also had their own work and lives.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo are in their fourth month of pregnancy, and their pregnancy symptoms have improved significantly. Both of them look much better.

Xu Yun would set aside two days each week to spend with them. Sometimes it was a simple walk, sometimes watching a movie at home, or just sitting together and chatting.

This peaceful and orderly life gave Xu Yun a rare sense of comfort.

Until that Tuesday afternoon.

Xu Yun was in his study reviewing a progress report on cooperation sent by Ekaterina from Moscow when his phone suddenly rang.

I glanced at the caller ID; it was my mom.

He answered the phone, his tone relaxed: "Mom, why are you calling at this hour? Is Miaomiao taking a nap?"

The voice on the other end of the phone wasn't her mother's usual gentle voice, but rather one filled with obvious anger and barely suppressed agitation: "Xu Yun! You better tell me the truth!"

Xu Yun was taken aback: "Explain what?"

"You're still pretending!"

Zhang Sujuan's voice rose several octaves as she said, "Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo are both pregnant! Such a big thing, and you didn't even tell me!"

If I hadn't run into Aunt Li while buying groceries in the county town today, and heard her son say he'd seen some inside stories about wealthy families in Jiangcheng online, I'd still be completely in the dark!

Xu Yun's heart skipped a beat.

Damn it, how did the news get out? And even to a small place like Jiang County?
"Mom, please calm down, this matter..."

How could I not be excited!

Zhang Sujuan interrupted him, complaining, "My son is having children, and three at once! I, as his grandmother, am the last to know! Xu Yun, do you even consider me your mother anymore?"

"Mom, I didn't mean to hide it from you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yun quickly explained, "Yan Yan and Xinuo's pregnancies are still unstable. I wanted to wait until three months later to tell you, so you wouldn't worry."

"Three months? It's been four months already!"

Zhang Sujuan was even angrier and said, "If someone hadn't told me, were you planning to wait until the baby was born before telling me?"

"I……"

Xu Yun was speechless for a moment.

He did indeed have this plan. It wasn't that he wanted to hide it from his mother, but he knew that once she found out, she would definitely make a big fuss and come to Jiangcheng.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo need to rest now; he doesn't want to put too much pressure on them.

"Let me tell you, Xu Yun, this isn't over!"

Zhang Sujuan said firmly, "I've already bought train tickets to Jiangcheng for tomorrow. I want to see my two daughters-in-law and my grandchildren with my own eyes!"

"what?"

Xu Yun suddenly stood up and said, "Mom, don't be impulsive, Yan Yan and Xinuo are now..."

"I'm very calm now!"

Zhang Sujuan said firmly, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for them. I just want to take a look and look after them."

Your father passed away early, and as his mother, I can't let my grandchildren suffer.

"But what about Miaomiao? Now that you've come to Jiangcheng, who will take care of her?" Xu Yun tried to use her sister as an excuse.

"Miaomiao, don't worry. Chen Xin and the nanny are here. It'll only take a few days."

Zhang Sujuan had clearly made the arrangements, saying, "I'll be at Jiangcheng Station at 3 PM tomorrow. You can pick me up at the station."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Xu Yun to persuade him further.

"..."

Xu Yun held the phone, stunned for a long while, before letting out a helpless sigh.

What's meant to come will come.

He immediately called Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo respectively.

The two reacted remarkably in unison when they heard that their future mother-in-law was coming.

First came surprise, then nervousness, and finally, a forced attempt to remain calm.

"Is Auntie coming? When?" Zhong Yanyan asked on the phone, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"Tomorrow afternoon."

Xu Yun told the truth: "My mother heard about your pregnancy from somewhere and insisted on coming to see."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then Zhong Yanyan took a deep breath and said, "Come on then, we'll meet sooner or later, but... Xu Yun, I'm a little nervous."

"Don't be nervous, my mom won't eat you. Besides, it's not like we're meeting for the first time..."

Xu Yun thought for a moment and said, "If she's a little too enthusiastic, just be prepared."

Hino's reaction was more direct, asking, "Xu Yun, should I prepare a gift? What does Auntie like?"

"You don't need to prepare anything. My mom is here to visit you. She should be the one bringing you gifts."

Xu Yun reassured them, smiling, "Just take it easy and do what you're supposed to do."

Even so, Xu Yun herself started to have a headache after hanging up the phone.

He knew his mother Zhang Sujuan's personality all too well.

A typical traditional Chinese woman, hardworking and kind, but sometimes frighteningly stubborn.

Most importantly, she placed great importance on having children.

His father died early, and his mother raised him alone. Her greatest wish was to see the Xu family prosper.

The mother's excitement upon learning that two women were pregnant at the same time is unimaginable.

Xu Yun rubbed his temples and began to think about the reception plan for tomorrow.

First, we need to arrange accommodation.

I can't let my mother stay in a hotel; that would be too distant.

His apartment in Jiangcheng Tiandi is big enough for his mother to live in.

The problem is, Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo occasionally come to stay, and what if they run into each other...?

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time," Xu Yun muttered to himself.

At 2:30 pm the next day, Xu Yun arrived at Jiangcheng High-speed Railway Station ahead of schedule.

In autumn, Jiangcheng Station was bustling with people. Xu Yun stood at the exit, looking at the train information from Jiang County on the electronic display screen.

The train arrived on time at 3:05 PM.

Xu Yun stood up and walked to the most conspicuous spot at the exit.

A few minutes later, the crowd began to pour out.

He soon spotted his mother in the crowd.

She was wearing a faded floral shirt with a dark blue coat over it, carrying a heavy cloth bag in her hand and a bulging backpack on her back.

"Mom!" Xu Yun waved and called out.

When Zhang Sujuan saw her son, her eyes lit up, and she quickened her pace to walk over.

As she approached, instead of asking her son if he had lost weight as usual, she went straight to the point and asked, "Where are Yan Yan and Xinuo? Why aren't they here?"

“They are resting at home, so I didn’t let them come.”

Xu Yun took the bag from her mother and asked, "Mom, why are you carrying so much stuff?"

"They're all for them."

Zhang Sujuan's eyes scanned the exit, as if searching for something, and she said, "These are all specialties of Jiang County: free-range eggs, old hens, red dates, walnuts... they are all good for your health."

Oh, and I also made a pair of baby shoes for each of them.

Although I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, I'll prepare anyway.

Looking at the expectation and excitement in her mother's eyes, Xu Yun felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

I was touched by my mother's good intentions, but I was also worried that things would get out of control.

"Let's go home first, the car is in the parking lot." Xu Yun led her mother towards the parking lot.

Throughout the journey, Zhang Sujuan kept asking, "Do they live together now? How do you usually take care of them? Have you hired a nanny?"

One question after another, Xu Yun could only answer the ones she could: "They don't live together, they each have their own houses, and I've hired professional postpartum nannies and nutritionists to take care of them."

"We don't live together..."

Zhang Sujuan seemed thoughtful and said, "How can you take care of them all? Why don't you let them live together? That way, I can take better care of them."

“Mom, they have their own lives and habits, and it would be inconvenient for them to live together.” Xu Yun quickly dissuaded her mother from this idea.

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Xu Yun helped her mother put her luggage into the trunk.

The cloth bag was indeed very heavy, and it was filled with all kinds of agricultural products.

"These are all grown by the local people themselves, absolutely green and pollution-free."

Zhang Sujuan got into the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and said with a smile, "Who knows what's added to those things bought in the city? Pregnant women have to be careful about what they eat."

"Yes, yes, you're right." Xu Yun started the car and drove towards Jiangcheng Tiandi.

On the way, Zhang Sujuan looked at the skyscrapers of Jiangcheng outside the window and sighed, "What a big change! The last time I came here was when you had just established yourself in Jiangcheng. Several years have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Come now and stay for a few more days, I'll show you around properly," Xu Yun said.

"Why are you wandering around? I'm here to see my daughter-in-law and grandson."

Zhang Sujuan glared at her son and said, "Let me make this clear first, I'm here to see both of them. Don't try to fool me."

"No, no, I've already told them we'll have dinner together tonight."

Xu Yun had already made arrangements and said, "But Mom, there's something I need to tell you first."

"what's up?"

Xu Yun carefully chose her words: "Yan Yan and Xinuo... their situations are rather special."

When you meet them, don't ask too many questions or put too much pressure on them. Their most important thing right now is to focus on their pregnancy.

Zhang Sujuan glanced at her son and sighed, "I know what you mean. Don't worry, Mom isn't an unreasonable person."

You are blessed to have two such wonderful girls willing to have children for you.

As long as they are good to my grandchildren, I will be good to them.

This is a blunt statement, but it's also true.

Xu Yun breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Upon arriving at Jiangcheng Tiandi, Xu Yun helped his mother carry her luggage upstairs.

As soon as Zhang Sujuan entered, she looked around and nodded in satisfaction at the spacious and bright living room, the modern decoration, and the clean environment: "This house is nice."

"Yeah, I like it too."

Xu Yun poured a glass of water for her mother.

Looking at the large and luxurious interior, Zhang Sujuan asked, "How much did this cost?"

"It's not much money, so don't worry about it."

Xu Yun brushed it off, saying, "You rest for a bit, I'll go pick up Yan Yan and Xinuo."

"No need to pick me up, just tell me the address, I'll go myself."

Zhang Sujuan stood up and said, "How can we let a pregnant woman go through all that trouble?"

"Mom, you've been on the road for so long, take a rest first. They're nearby, I'll drive over to pick them up, they'll be there in a bit."

Xu Yun pressed his mother back onto the sofa and said with a smile, "You can watch TV or take a nap. I'll be back soon."

"Ok."

After settling her mother in, Xu Yun went out and first went to Zhong Yanyan's place. Zhong Yanyan had dressed up specially today, wearing a loose maternity dress and light makeup, and looked to be in good health.

But Xu Yun could see the tension in her eyes.

"Don't be nervous, my mom is a very nice person, you know that."

Xu Yun held her hand and said, "It's just a bit too enthusiastic. Just let it be."

"I prepared a gift, I don't know if Auntie will like it."

Zhong Yanyan took out an exquisite gift box containing a cashmere scarf and said, "It's autumn now, and it's cool in the mornings and evenings, so a scarf is very practical."

"You have a heart."

Xu Yun kissed her forehead and said, "Xinuo also prepared a gift. You guys are just too kind."

After picking up Zhong Yanyan, Xu Yun went to pick up Xinuo.

Today, Xinuo wore a beige knitted dress with a light blue cardigan over it, making her look gentle and serene.

She also prepared a gift, an exquisite tea set.

"I heard from Xu Yun that Auntie likes to drink tea, so I prepared this."

Hino said somewhat shyly, "I hope Auntie likes it."

"I'll definitely like it."

Xu Yun put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Let's go, my mom can't wait to see you."

On the way back to Jiangcheng Tiandi.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo sat in the back seat, whispering to each other.

"Sister Yan Yan, are you nervous?" Xinuo asked.

"I'm nervous, how could I not be nervous?"

Zhong Yanyan said with a wry smile, "Although Xu Yun said his mother is a very good person, it's still under these circumstances..."

"Me too."

Xinuo gripped the gift box tightly and said, "But Xu Yun is right, let nature take its course. Auntie came all this way because she cares about us."

Looking at the two women encouraging each other in the rearview mirror, Xu Yun felt both warm and guilty.

It was indeed a lack of foresight on his part to put them in this situation.

Once downstairs, Xu Yun parked the car and turned to the two people in the back seat, saying, "Remember, no matter what my mom asks, don't answer if you don't want to. I'll handle it."

The most important thing is that you yourselves are comfortable, you know?

"Understood," they both said in unison.

As the elevator ascended, Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo simultaneously took deep breaths to compose themselves.

The door opened, and Xu Yun walked in first: "Mom, we're back."

Zhang Sujuan was already waiting at the door. Her eyes lit up as soon as she saw the two women behind her son.

Her gaze swept back and forth between Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo, her face revealing undisguised joy.

"Hello, Auntie." Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo spoke at the same time, bowing slightly.

"Alright, alright, come in quickly, come in quickly."

Zhang Sujuan quickly stepped aside, but her eyes remained fixed on the two women's bellies. She said, "Let me take a good look... Oh dear, you're already four months pregnant, why aren't your bellies showing yet? Have you not been eating well?"

"Mom, it's only been four months, how can you show so quickly?" Xu Yun said helplessly.

"What do you know? When I was pregnant with you, it was already noticeable at four months."

Zhang Sujuan took Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo's hands and led them to sit down on the sofa, saying, "Come on, sit down and talk, it's tiring to stand."

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo sat down somewhat awkwardly and handed the prepared gifts to Zhang Sujuan.

"Auntie, this is a small token of my appreciation."

"Oh dear, you're here already, why bring a gift?"

Zhang Sujuan said this, but she took it in her hand. When she opened it, she couldn't stop smiling: "Great, great, great! This scarf is so soft, and the tea set is beautiful too. You've put a lot of thought into this."

Last time there were too many people, so she didn't look carefully.

We'll have to take a good look this time.

Zhong Yanyan has a capable demeanor, and her eyes and brows exude the charm of a mature woman.

Xinuo is gentle and quiet, and her mixed-race features are so delicate that she looks like a porcelain doll.

Although the two women have different styles, they are both beautiful and seem like good girls.

Zhang Sujuan was increasingly satisfied with what she saw. She took out two red envelopes from the cloth bag she carried with her and said, "Here, this is a gift from your aunt. You must accept it."

“Auntie, this…” Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo were both at a loss and looked at Xu Yun.

They are not short of money, but it's not a matter of how much money they have.

Xu Yun nodded: "Please accept this; it's my mother's thoughtful gift."

"Ah."

The two then accepted the red envelopes and thanked the giver.

"I heard from Xu Yun that you're four months pregnant now. Are you still experiencing severe symptoms?" Zhang Sujuan asked with concern.

"It was quite bad in the first three months, but it's much better now," Zhong Yanyan replied.

“I still have some morning sickness, but it’s better than before,” Hino said.

“Morning nausea is normal. When I was pregnant with Xu Yun, I vomited until I was six months pregnant.”

Zhang Sujuan shared her experience, saying, "However, everyone's constitution is different. If you feel unwell, you must say so and not try to tough it out."

As she spoke, she took out two small cloth bags from her cloth bag.

"This is a peace charm that I specially went to the temple to get, to keep my child safe."

And these three pairs of baby shoes, I made them myself. My skills aren't great, but it's the thought that counts.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo received the handmade items filled with heartfelt sentiments, and a warm feeling welled up in their hearts.

They could sense that their future mother-in-law genuinely cared about them and their unborn child.

"Thank you so much, Auntie. You've gone to so much trouble," Zhong Yanyan said sincerely.

"No trouble at all, I'm more than happy to do so."

Zhang Sujuan's eyes were a little red as she said, "Xu Yun's father passed away early, and I raised him all by myself. My biggest wish is to see the Xu family flourish."

Now, suddenly I have three more grandchildren... I... what kind of good fortune did I accumulate in my past life?

Seeing that her mother was a little emotional, Xu Yun quickly handed her a tissue and said, "Mom, look at you, this is a happy occasion, why are you crying?"

These are tears of joy.

Zhang Sujuan wiped her eyes, smiled again, and said, "Yan Yan, Xinuo, don't worry, Auntie isn't the kind of unreasonable mother-in-law."

"You're willing to have children for Xu Yun, which makes you benefactors to the Xu family. If you need anything in the future, just tell me, and I'll treat you like my own daughters."

These words were spoken sincerely, and both Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo were moved.

“Auntie, please don’t say that. It’s our blessing to be with Xu Yun,” Zhong Yanyan said.

“Yes, Auntie, Xu Yun is very kind to us,” Xinuo added.

Zhang Sujuan looked at her son, then at her two daughters-in-law, and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "That's good, that's good. I'm relieved that you all get along well."

The atmosphere of the conversation became much more relaxed afterward.

Zhang Sujuan asked them many questions about their pregnancy, shared her own experiences from back then, and gave them a bunch of precautions.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo gradually relaxed from their initial tension and occasionally asked some questions.

Xu Yun sat to the side, watching the three women chat enthusiastically, and finally felt relieved.

Dinner was cooked by Xu Yun herself, consisting of four dishes and a soup, all with light flavors suitable for pregnant women.

Zhang Sujuan took a few bites and exclaimed in surprise, "Son, when did you learn to cook? And you cook so well!"

"I just learned it recently."

Xu Yun vaguely replied, "Please eat more."

At the dinner table, Zhang Sujuan kept putting food on Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo's plates.

"Eat more. There are two of you now, so you need to make sure you get enough nutrition. I've been simmering this chicken soup all afternoon; it's very nourishing."

“Auntie, you should eat too, don’t just focus on us,” Zhong Yanyan said.

"I'll eat, I'll eat."

Zhang Sujuan smiled, her gaze lingering on the two girls' faces, and said, "Yan Yan, Xinuo, Auntie has an idea, I don't know if you'd like to hear it."

"Auntie, please speak." The two put down their chopsticks.

Zhang Sujuan looked at her son, then at her two prospective daughters-in-law, and said earnestly, "I want you to go back to Jiang County to prepare for childbirth."

Xu Yun was stunned: "Mom, this..."

"Let me finish."

Zhang Sujuan interrupted her son and said, "I'm not trying to interfere in your lives; I'm doing this for their own good."

Although you have good conditions in Jiangcheng, Xu Yun is not a very reliable person.

It's different back in Jiang County. The houses are big with many rooms, and you can each have your own room so you don't bother each other.

Besides, I'm just sitting at home doing nothing anyway, so I can take care of you all around the clock. That's much more considerate than hiring a nanny, isn't it?

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Most importantly, Jiang County has a good environment and fresh air, which is suitable for pregnancy."

When you go back, I can cook delicious food for you every day and make sure you get balanced nutrition.

"After the baby is born, I can help take care of it. You can rest if you want, or work if you want. Isn't that great?"

These words were reasonable and persuasive, and both Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo were somewhat tempted.

They exchanged a glance, and Zhong Yanyan spoke first: "Auntie, your suggestion is very good, but I need to think about work."

Although I'm currently on vacation, there are still some company matters that need to be handled remotely.

“I also have some things to do…” Hino said.

"Work matters are easy to handle."

Zhang Sujuan had clearly already thought it through and said, "You can work remotely. With the internet so developed now, you can work from anywhere."

If you need to go to the company, it only takes a little over an hour to fly from Jiang County to Jiangcheng, which is very convenient.

"At worst, I'll have Xu Yun be your driver; he's got nothing better to do anyway."

Xu Yun, who was singled out for being "idle," touched his nose and didn't dare to argue.

"and……"

Zhang Sujuan lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "I've inquired about it. A new high-end postpartum care center was built in Jiang County this year. The conditions are no worse than those in Jiangcheng, but the price is half the price."

"If you'd like, you can go there for your postpartum confinement. I'll come and take care of you, and I guarantee I'll make sure you and the baby are both healthy and chubby."

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo were both touched by Zhang Sujuan's thoughtfulness and attentiveness.

They looked at Xu Yun, asking for his opinion with their eyes.

Xu Yun pondered for a moment before saying, "Mom is right. The environment in Jiang County is indeed more suitable for pregnancy, and with Mom taking care of me, I feel more at ease."

How about this, you two consider it. If you're willing, you can go back around the seventh month of pregnancy. By then, the fetus will be more stable, and the long journey will be safer.

"Yes, yes, yes, seven months is just right to go back."

Zhang Sujuan laughed and said, "I'll give birth in a few months, and then I'll take care of all four of my grandsons together!"

"Um, Mom, can you manage to bring them all?" Xu Yun asked.

"Don't even mention four!"

Zhang Sujuan said confidently, "Even if you give me ten grandsons, I can still raise them!" (End of Chapter)