The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

It was nearly dusk when I left Zhong Yanyan's place.

As Xu Yun drove through the increasingly familiar streets of Jiangcheng, Zhong Yanyan's words still echoed in his mind.

"I've already convinced Grandpa."

She leaned on his shoulder, her hand gently stroking her pregnant belly, her tone calm yet firm.

He said it doesn't matter whose surname the children take, what matters is that they grow up healthy and happy, and that they can call him great-grandfather in the future.

Xu Yun was still very grateful to her; it seemed that she had put in a lot of effort to persuade that stubborn old man.

By the time the car arrived at the villa area where Xinuo lived, it was already completely dark.

The streetlights lit up one by one, casting a warm glow in the autumn twilight.

Xu Yun parked the car and had just walked to the door when it opened.

Hino was wearing a loose maternity dress with a knitted cardigan over it, and carrying a small bag, looking like she was about to go out.

"You're going out?" Xu Yun asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, I had a prenatal checkup scheduled for tomorrow morning, but the hospital just called to say that a specialist is available tonight and asked if I could go now."

When Xinuo saw him, her eyes lit up for a moment, but then she looked troubled and said, "If you... need to see my dad, you don't need to come with me. I can go by myself."

"I'll accompany you."

Xu Yun took the bag from her hand, naturally put her arm around her, and said, "I also want to see the child."

Hino was taken aback for a moment, then a smile bloomed on her face: "Really?"

"real."

On the way to the hospital, Xinuo was very excited.

"The doctor said that this time we can have a 4D ultrasound, which will show a very clear picture."

She held Xu Yun's hand and placed it on her belly, saying, "The baby is especially active today, constantly moving. Do you think she knows her dad is coming to see her?"

Xu Yun felt the slight fetal movement coming from under her palm, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.

That was his child.

A vibrant life that is being conceived.

“She must know,” he said softly.

There weren't many people in the hospital's obstetrics and gynecology department at night.

The specialist was a female doctor in her fifties, surnamed Zhou, who seemed very gentle.

"Miss hope, lie down here."

Dr. Zhou adjusted the equipment and said, "Mr. Xu, come over here too, stand over here, you can see the screen."

Xinuo lay down on the examination bed, lifting her clothes to reveal her rounded belly.

Dr. Zhou applied coupling gel to her stomach, and the cool touch made Xinuo instinctively flinch.

"Just bear with it, it'll be over soon."

The probe was placed against the skin, and the display screen next to it lit up.

The black and white image was initially blurry, but gradually became clear as Dr. Zhou made adjustments.

Xu Yun saw it.

That tiny figure curled up in the womb.

"This is the head."

Dr. Zhou circled the area on the screen with the mouse and explained, "This is the spine, see, it's very intact; this is the heart, it's beating very well."

She moved the probe, and the image changed accordingly.

"These are her little arms... these are her legs... look, she's moving."

On the screen, the tiny figure actually moved, as if it were stretching.

Xinuo turned her head to look at the screen, her eyes already glistening with tears.

Xu Yun gripped her hand tightly, but her gaze never left the screen.

That little, curled-up daughter.

His daughter.

"She is very healthy."

Dr. Zhou continued checking the various indicators and smiled, "The fetal heart rate is 140, the amniotic fluid level is normal, and the placenta is in a good position. Miss hope, you've taken very good care of her."

The entire inspection process lasted more than twenty minutes.

At the end, Dr. Zhou printed out several photos and handed them to them.

"This is the baby's 4D ultrasound image; let's keep it as a keepsake."

In the photo, the outline of that small face is already visible.

Nose, mouth, and closed eyes.

Xu Yun stared at the photo for a long time.

“Like you,” he suddenly said.

Xinuo took the photo, bursting into laughter through her tears, and said, "How does it resemble me? You can't tell yet."

It was past nine o'clock at night when I left the hospital.

The winter wind was cold, so Xu Yun took off his coat and draped it over Xinuo's shoulders.

"Cold?"

"not cold."

Xinuo shook her head, still clutching the 4D ultrasound image tightly in her hand, and said, "Xu Yun, what do you think our daughter will look like? Will her eyes look like yours or mine? What about her nose? What about her mouth?"

"It's good to be like you."

Xu Yun opened the car door, helped her into the car, and said with a smile, "Because you are beautiful."

Xinuo blushed and muttered softly, "You're just good at saying nice things."

On the way back, Xinuo was very excited and talked a lot about her ideas for the future.

"I've already decorated the nursery: pink wallpaper, a white crib, and lots of plush toys."

"I've thought of several names, besides Anran, there's Jinghao, Yuexi, Qingwan... Which one do you think is good?"

"After she is born, I will take pictures of her every day to record every moment of her growing up."

Xu Yun listened quietly, occasionally responding with a word.

His thoughts, however, drifted far away.

Xu Miaomiao (Chen Xinsheng's daughter), the two babies Zhong Yanyan is pregnant with, the daughter Xinuo is currently carrying, plus the one Fu Baoying adopted...

Five children.

She had four daughters and only one son.

This ratio...

He suddenly laughed.

"What are you laughing at?" Hino asked.

"nothing."

Xu Yun shook her head: "I just think it's good to have more daughters."

Do you want a son?

Hino said somewhat nervously, "I've heard that many men want sons to carry on the family line..."

"One child to carry on the family line is enough."

Fearing she might overthink things, Xu Yun comforted her, saying, "Daughters are so wonderful, so thoughtful, they're like a warm cotton-padded jacket for their fathers."

He paused, then added, "And with more padded jackets, you won't be afraid of the cold in winter."

Xinuo paused for a moment, then realized what he was talking about and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"How can you calculate it like that!"

"That's how it's calculated," Xu Yun said earnestly.

By the time the car arrived at the villa, Xinuo was already feeling sleepy.

Excessive sleepiness during pregnancy, coupled with mood swings at night, made her drowsy and unable to keep her eyes open while leaning back in her chair.

"We've arrived," Xu Yun said softly.

"Hmm..." Xinuo mumbled a response, but didn't move.

Xu Yun got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, bent down and carried her out.

“I can walk by myself…” Xino protested softly.

"Don't move."

Xu Yun carried her and steadily walked into the villa.

Cheng Huilan was still awake and watching TV in the living room. When she saw them come in, she quickly stood up.

"What's wrong? Is Nono feeling unwell?"

"No, she's sleepy."

Xu Yun said in a low voice, "I'll take her back to her room."

"well."

Xu Yun carried Xinuo upstairs and into her bedroom.

The room was decorated in a cozy style, with a faint scent of lavender in the air.

He gently placed Xinuo on the bed, helped her take off her shoes, and covered her with a blanket.

"Go to sleep," he said.

Hino grabbed his hand.

"Xu Yun".

"Ok?"

"Are you...happy today?" she asked, her eyes sparkling in the dim light.

Xu Yun was silent for a few seconds, then nodded.

"happy."

"That's good."

Hino smiled, closed her eyes, and said, "I'm happy too."

She fell asleep quickly.

Xu Yun sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her peaceful sleeping face, and then at the 4D ultrasound photo on the bedside table.

After a long while, he leaned down and gently kissed her forehead.

Goodnight, daughter's mother.

The next morning, when Xu Yun woke up, there was a message from Jian Shiwei on her phone.

"Your flight to Sanya is at 10 a.m. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. The materials have been sent to your email."

He replied, "Okay."

When I got up, washed up, changed my clothes, and went downstairs, Cheng Huilan was already preparing breakfast.

"Is Xinuo still sleeping?" Xu Yun asked.

"Yes, pregnant women need to sleep more."

Cheng Huilan said with a smile, "Xu Yun, thank you for accompanying her to the check-up last night. She was so happy to come back."

"Of course."

"By the way, she said it's a daughter?"

Cheng Huilan's eyes lit up as she said, "That's wonderful. I love girls. They're so sweet. When I was pregnant with Xinuo, her dad really wanted a daughter too."

Xu Yun smiled but didn't say anything.

After breakfast, he went upstairs to check on Xinuo, who was still sleeping, then quietly closed the door and left.

On his way to the airport, he opened his email and browsed the meeting materials sent by Jian Shiwei.

The Hainan Free Trade Port Cultural Industry Investment Fund was established.

It has very high specifications.

Attendees included local government leaders, heads of central state-owned enterprises, representatives of well-known domestic and foreign investment institutions, and relevant leaders from the Ministry of Culture.

Xu Yun's name is on the guest list, with the title of "Special Advisor to a Hundred Billion Yuan Private Equity Fund".

He looked at the title and smiled.

Special Advisor.

It's really just a sinecure.

But Jian Shiwei insisted on giving him this identity, saying it would make it easier for him to speak on certain occasions.

Upon arrival at the airport, Jian Shiwei was already waiting for him in the VIP lounge.

Today she wore a beige business suit, her long hair was tied up, and her makeup was exquisite, making her look capable yet gentle.

“Mr. Xu.” She stood up and nodded slightly.

"No need to be so formal."

Xu Yun sat down opposite her and said, "I've looked at the materials. I'll mainly be observing today's meeting, right?"

"Yes."

Jian Shiwei nodded: "You only need to attend, you don't need to speak. Young Master Lin has already made arrangements, and no one will make things difficult for you."

"That's good."

The plane took off on time.

The flight from Wuhan to Sanya takes a little over two hours.

Xu Yun spent most of her time resting with her eyes closed, while Jian Shiwei was constantly dealing with work emails.

We arrived in Sanya at noon.

The humid, hot air characteristic of the tropics hits you in the face, the sun is blazing, and the sky is a clear, deep blue.

The meeting arranged a car that took them directly to the hotel.

The five-star sea view hotel has a balcony facing Yalong Bay, with azure sea, blue sky, and white sand beach. The scenery is unbelievably beautiful.

"The meeting will be held in the hotel conference room, starting at 2 PM and expected to end at 5 PM."

Jian Shiwei glanced at the time and said, "Would you like to rest first, or have a meal first?"

"Have something simple to eat, then rest for a while."

We had lunch at the hotel restaurant, which served simple Hainanese dishes.

After dinner, Xu Yun went back to her room to rest, while Jian Shiwei went to the conference room to make final preparations.

The meeting started promptly at 2 PM.

The conference room, which can accommodate two hundred people, was packed to capacity.

Xu Yun sat in the third row, on the side, with Jian Shiwei next to him.

As she said, he was just a "special advisor" today; he didn't need to speak, he only needed to be present.

Opening remarks by leaders, speeches by guests, project introductions, and signing of cooperation agreements...

The process proceeded smoothly. Xu Yun listened quietly, occasionally jotting down notes in her notebook.

Actually, he was absent-minded.

At 4:30 p.m., the free discussion session finally began.

Many people came over to greet Jian Shiwei, and also exchanged a few pleasantries with Xu Yun.

"Advisor Xu, I've heard so much about you."

"Mr. Jian, is this Mr. Xu whom you often mention?"

"Mr. Xu looks so young, truly a hero among the young."

Xu Yun dealt with each one politely yet distantly.

The meeting officially ended at 5:00 PM.

Jian Shiwei was staying for the evening's reception dinner, while Xu Yun made an excuse to leave first.

Where are you going?

Jian Shiwei asked, "Do you need me to arrange a car?"

"No need, I'll just wander around the neighborhood."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "You go ahead with your work."

Stepping out of the hotel, a sea breeze caressed my face, carrying a salty, damp scent.

Xu Yun walked slowly along the beach.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed a brilliant orange-red, and the sea sparkles, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

He took off his shoes and walked barefoot on the beach.

The fine, soft sand was warm and gentle, and the waves surged in, washing over my ankles before receding.

After walking a long way, when I looked back, the hotel had become a small dot in the distance.

The surroundings quieted down, with only the sound of waves and the calls of seabirds.

Xu Yun sat down on the beach and watched the sunset slowly sink into the sea.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded behind me.

He turned around and saw Jian Shiwei walking over.

She had changed out of her business suit and was wearing a simple white dress, her long hair flowing down and swaying gently in the evening breeze.

"Why are you here?" Xu Yun asked, somewhat surprised.

"The dinner was boring, so I slipped out."

Jian Shiwei sat down next to him and said with a smile, "I saw you walking this way, so I followed you."

The two sat side by side, watching the sunset.

After a long while, Jian Shiwei said softly, "This place is truly beautiful."

"Ah."

"husband."

She would only call out like that shyly when they were alone in private.

"Ok?"

You seem preoccupied today.

Jian Shiwei said, "You were distracted several times during the meeting."

Xu Yun laughed: "That obvious?"

"It's not obvious, but I can tell."

Jian Shiwei turned to look at him and asked, "Is it because of the child?"

Xu Yun was somewhat surprised: "How did you know?"

"My guess."

Jian Shiwei said, "Miss Xinuo had a prenatal checkup last night and it's a girl. Adding to Miss Zhong's baby, Miss Chen Xin's baby, and the one adopted by President Fu... you'll soon have five children."

"Then give me one too."

Xu Yun replied jokingly.

"Do you like daughters?" Jian Shiwei asked.

"like."

Xu Yun said, "A daughter is her father's little cotton-padded jacket."

"What if they are all daughters?"

Xu Yun laughed and said, "Then I won't be afraid of the cold in winter anymore."

"..."

Jian Shiwei smiled too.

The sun had completely set, leaving only the last rays of sunlight on the horizon.

On the sea, the stars began to light up one by one.

"husband."

Jian Shiwei suddenly said, "I've learned to scuba dive and have a diving certificate. I heard there's a good dive site nearby where you can see corals and tropical fish at night. Why don't we go check it out?"

Xu Yun glanced at her.

Jian Shiwei's expression was calm, but there was a hint of expectation in her eyes.

“Okay,” he said.

The two went back to the hotel to change into their diving suits, rented equipment, and then took a speedboat to the dive site that Jian Shiwei had mentioned.

It was a stretch of sea far from the main tourist area, where the sea was as calm as a mirror at night, reflecting the starlight.

"Do you have diving experience?" Jian Shiwei asked.

Yes, but not many.

Even if he didn't know how, Xu Yun could learn it immediately; the system wasn't given for nothing.

"Then stick close to me."

The two put on their breathing apparatus, checked their equipment, and then turned over and entered the water.

The seawater was warm and clear.

After diving to about ten meters, Jian Shiwei turned on the underwater light.

The beam of light illuminated the underwater world.

The colorful coral reefs, the diverse marine life, and the schools of tropical fish swimming under the lights create a scene straight out of a fairy tale.

Jian Shiwei was ahead, occasionally turning back to check Xu Yun's location.

Xu Yun followed her, weaving through the coral reefs.

The world was so quiet, except for the rhythmic bubbling sound of the respirator.

The two swam for about twenty minutes and came to a relatively open area of ​​the sea.

There aren't many corals here, but there are many bioluminescent jellyfish that drift slowly in the darkness, like stars in the night sky.

Jian Shiwei gestured for Xu Yun to stop.

The two floated in the seawater, looking at the dreamlike scene before them.

Suddenly, Jian Shiwei swam up to Xu Yun and reached out to grab his hand.

Xu Yun looked at her.

Under the underwater lights, her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

She pointed upwards, indicating that she should go up.

The two slowly rose to the surface of the water.

I took off the respirator and took a deep breath.

The night sky was clear and bright, filled with countless stars.

"Is it beautiful?" Jian Shi asked softly, her voice exceptionally clear on the calm sea.

"It's quite beautiful," Xu Yun said.

The two floated on the sea, gently rising and falling with the waves.

"husband."

Jian Shiwei suddenly said softly, "Sometimes I wonder where I would be now, and what I would be doing, if I hadn't met you."

"Don't dwell on things that haven't happened."

Xu Yun said, "It's boring."

"They might still be working in some investment bank, staring at a computer screen every day, creating endless reports and models."

Jian Shiwei continued, "They may already be married, married to someone of equal social standing, and living a 'perfect' life in the eyes of others."

She turned to look at him, her eyes reflecting the starlight.

"But I met you."

A gentle sea breeze blows by.

"So I'm very fortunate."

Jian Shiwei said, "I'm so glad I became your first financial manager."

Xu Yun remained silent for a long time.

Then he said, "Simple time."

"Ok?"

"You are a very outstanding woman."

Xu Yun said, "You will be fine even without me."

"I know."

Jane smiled.

"But I'm still glad."

The two remained silent for a while.

"Are you cold?" Xu Yun asked.

"not cold."

"Shall we stay underwater a little longer?"

"it is good."

They put their breathing apparatus back on and descended again.

This time, Jian Shiwei led Xu Yunyou in another direction.

That was a more remote area of ​​the sea, where almost no tourists came.

The seabed has a complex topography, with caves, canyons, and steep cliffs.

Jian Shiwei was clearly very familiar with this place, moving around it with ease.

Finally, they swam into an underwater cave.

The cave is small, but very secluded.

Jian Shiwei turned off the underwater lights.

Darkness descended instantly.

But soon, after his eyes adjusted to the darkness, Xu Yun saw a strange sight.

The cave walls are covered with countless luminescent microorganisms that emit a faint blue light, like the Milky Way in the night sky.

Jian Shiwei swam up to him.

In the pale blue glow, her face looked so unreal.

She reached out and gently touched his cheek.

Xu Yun did not move.

She moved closer and kissed his lips.

The mouthpiece of the respirator blocked the kiss, but the sensation was still clear.

Jian Shiwei's hand slid to his waist and untied his weight belt.

Xu Yun's body slumped slightly.

She laughed, and underwater, her laughter turned into a string of bubbles.

She also untied her weight belt.

The two floated in the cave, swaying gently with the current.

Jian Shiwei's hand continued downwards.

Xu Yun grabbed her hand.

She looked at him, her eyes questioning.

Xu Yun released his grip.

She smiled and continued what she was doing.

The diving suit was pulled open.

As the seawater rushed in, the icy touch made Xu Yun's body tense.

But Jian Shiwei's hands were warm.

She looked at him in the soft blue glow of the underwater lights, her eyes full of invitation.

Xu Yun reached out and pulled open her diving suit.

Two bodies were pressed tightly together in the cold seawater.

Jian Shiwei's legs wrapped around his waist.

In an underwater cave, surrounded by bioluminescent microorganisms, in the silent depths of the sea, they completed a silent, intense, and almost primal movement.

There was no sound, only movement.

There were no words, only glances.

Only the seawater enveloped them, witnessing all of this.

After it was over, Jian Shiwei leaned against Xu Yun's chest, breathing slightly heavily.

Xu Yun turned the underwater light back on.

The beam of light illuminated the cave and also Jane's slightly flushed face.

She looked at him and smiled.

That smile contained satisfaction, relief, and some other emotions that Xu Yun couldn't understand.

The two put their diving suits back on, donned their weight belts, and swam out of the cave.

It was already late at night when it surfaced.

The speedboat was waiting not far away.

"Honey, I feel so happy."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Me too." (End of this chapter)