Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

"You've finally come out! We've been waiting so long we've almost withered!"

Seeing Su Chen walk out of the courtyard, Xiao Chen casually tossed away the cigarette that was almost burned out between his fingers, quickly stepped forward, put his arm around Su Chen's shoulder, and asked with feigned curiosity, "I saw that Old Li and Old Wang have been gone for a while. Did the old men pull you aside to tell you something else?"

"Yes, we talked about some things at the Zhengdao Park." Su Chen said, glancing at his watch. It was still ten minutes before eleven, so he asked, "It's almost noon. What are your plans? Would you like to grab a bite at my place, or stay here and wait for Grandpa Xiao and the others?"

"Of course I'll go to your place. I don't have anything to do this afternoon." Xiao Chen replied without thinking. "Even if the old man has something to do, it's usually not my place to get involved."

As he spoke, he glanced sideways, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, and coughed twice: "Ahem... I was supposed to treat you last night, but we ended up talking about that thing you brought up, and you ended up paying the bill instead. I absolutely have to make sure you pay for lunch today."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen raised an eyebrow. He knew exactly what this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes was up to—it was nominally his treat, but when asked about the location, it was almost certainly "Tianque".

If we really go to Tianque, then who will pay for this meal?

The answer was obvious; Su Chen knew it perfectly well: a classic case of "I'll treat you, you pay the bill."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud and joked, "Brother Chen, you're not planning to treat us to a meal at Tianque, are you?"

"What, is that not allowed?" Xiao Chen wasn't embarrassed at all when his thoughts were exposed. Instead, he smiled even more brightly. "You have so many good things stored up in Tianque. It would be a waste to just leave them there without eating or drinking them. I'm helping you clear out your inventory!"

"Pfft—" Chen Fei, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

Xiao Chen's smile froze, and she glared at him irritably before turning to Su Chen: "Just tell me if it's okay or not?"

"Alright, alright, Brother Chen has already spoken, what else can I say?" Su Chen nodded, suppressing a smile.

"That's more like it!" Xiao Chen immediately beamed and patted Su Chen's shoulder heavily. "By the way, ask Deng Chao and Chen He if they're in the capital. If they are, have them come over too. It'll be more lively with more people."

Since the two times they drank at the zoo in the suburbs, and considering Su Chen's relationship with them, Xiao Chen had put some thought into it, hoping that inviting them would at least make drinking more enjoyable.

Su Chen understood and gave Chen Fei a look, signaling him to make a call and ask. With these two "heroes of drinking" present, he could relax a lot and avoid getting drunk and passing out on the table.

"Okay, sir." Chen Fei nodded, and just as he took out his phone to leave, Su Chen called out to him again:

"Wait, Fei."

Chen Fei immediately stopped and turned around to wait for his instructions.

“I remember Wei Jia is also in Beijing, right? Do you have his phone number? Give him a call and see if he’s free and if it’s convenient for him to come over for a meal.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Fei's eyes, then he replied, "Yes, I'll contact him right away."

Seeing Chen Fei walk aside to make a phone call, Xiao Chen curiously came over and asked, "Who is the Wei family? I've never heard you mention them before."

"He's my sister-in-law's cousin," Su Chen explained casually, then briefly introduced Wang Wei's family situation to Xiao Chen.

"Speaking of which, your brother has already found a wife, when are you going to find one? By the way, when you were in the courtyard before, didn't Grandpa Jiang try to sell you his granddaughter?" Xiao Chen clearly knew something, and even winked at Su Chen.

"You have the nerve to say that to me? At least I have a few women around me, but what about you?" Su Chen's lips curled up slightly, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "I remember you're not married, Brother Chen, and you don't even have a girlfriend, right?"

Xiao Chen was taken aback by Su Chen's "counterattack," his smile instantly freezing and then collapsing. He rubbed his nose sheepishly and muttered, "You really know how to rub salt in the wound. It's just that I haven't met the right person because of work! Besides, do you think I can play around like you, doing whatever I want?"

For someone like Xiao Chen, finding a suitable girlfriend or wife is really not easy. He basically looks within the same circle. As for breaking out of that circle, that's basically just a plot in novels.

Marrying someone of equal social standing is not just a simple saying.

People who are not on the same level have different educations and philosophies. If they can't even chat on the same wavelength, how can they live together?

As Su Chen was deep in thought, he suddenly felt a light tap on his shoulder. He turned his head and heard Xiao Chen ask, "Old Su~ Aren't you really going to consider Grandpa Jiang's granddaughter? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Brother Chen, you're having a run-in with Grandpa Jiang's granddaughter today, aren't you?" Su Chen couldn't help but shake his head with a laugh. "Or did you take a bribe from Grandpa Jiang and come here to act as a mediator?"

"Get lost! I'm concerned about your marriage prospects!" Xiao Chen feigned displeasure, then leaned closer, lowered his voice, and gave a knowing, teasing look.

"But to be honest, Grandpa Jiang's daughter is indeed very outstanding. Whether it's her looks, figure, upbringing, or abilities, she's top-notch in the industry. It's just that her standards are a bit high, and most people can't catch her eye."

Without even thinking, Su Chen shook his head slightly: "I'd better not. If you guys couldn't win him over, I'd better not get my hands on this rose that looks so beautiful but has thorns!"

Seeing Su Chen's resolute expression, Xiao Chen opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only swallow his words back. If he continued, it would sound like the emperor wasn't worried, but the eunuch was.

At this moment, Chen Fei returned after making the call and reported, "Sir, Deng Chao and Chen He are both in the capital. I have sent them their locations and they said they would go there immediately. As for the Wei family, I only contacted their agent, who said they are still recording a program and will finish in half an hour. They will come over immediately after the program ends."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Alright, Brother Chen, let's not dawdle any longer, lest everyone arrives and we're still on the way."

Haidian, Crab Island!
Filming on location tomorrow!

"Alright~ That's all for this morning's filming. We'll continue at four o'clock this afternoon!" As the director's voice faded, Wang Weijia slumped weakly into a chair.

The agent, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately took a bottle of water and walked over. After handing it to Wang Weijia, he whispered, "Weijia, Mr. Chen Fei just called and said that Mr. Su wants you to have dinner together. I've agreed on your behalf."

"Cough cough~" Hearing Chen Fei call him, Wang Weijia, who had just taken a couple of sips of water, choked and coughed. Unconcerned about his embarrassing appearance, he quickly asked, "Really? Did they say where?"

"It's over at Shichahai. Mr. Chen Fei said he's already sent the exact location to your Green Bubble account!" The agent said, handing over her phone. She dared not be negligent in the slightest when it came to this person.

Wang Weijia quickly took the phone, opened Green Bubble to check, and found that it wasn't far from his current location; it would only take about twenty minutes to drive there.

Thinking of this, Wang Weijia immediately stood up, said "I'll go ask for leave," and quickly walked towards the person in charge of the program team.

Meanwhile, the show's director was chatting and laughing with star mentor Lao Xue and host Zhang Dada, arranging to have a meal together.

Seeing Wang Weijia walking towards them, the group immediately stopped chatting. Before the director could speak, Zhang Dada spoke up first: "Wang Weijia, is there something you need?"

As he spoke, he looked Wang Wei up and down, and when he saw that Wang Wei was dressed in cheap clothes, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

Zhang Dada didn't think much of this guy from the beginning. Not only was he dressed in a tacky way, but he also started singing about how he would do this or that when he came on stage. He was obviously a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

Especially since he was unhappy with a couple of comments from Zhang Dada, and even started arguing with him verbally, how could Zhang Dada tolerate this? He had to make things difficult for this ignorant person.

Wang Weijia naturally knew that the host had a problem with him. Adhering to the principle of not causing trouble, he pretended that Zhang Dada did not exist and said to the director with a smile, "Director, I would like to ask for leave to go out and have dinner with my brother and the others!" Wang Weijia's tone was respectful, with a bit of a cautious feeling. Before the director could speak, Zhang Dada next to him sneered, crossed her arms, and looked at him with disdain.

"Hey~ What time is it? You still need to take time off for dinner?" Zhang Dada's voice was shrill, with obvious sarcasm in her tone. "The recording starts at four o'clock this afternoon. Do you even have time to make the round trip? Don't delay everyone's schedule!"

The director frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, partly at Zhang Dada's unwarranted interruption, and partly at Wang Weijia, this nobody.

During filming, trainees are generally not allowed to leave the premises without permission, unless... you have connections or you are a person of principle, then that's a different story.

But the seemingly honest young man in front of him, according to his understanding, did not seem to be anyone of great importance. If he had any background, at most he would have Yang Mi standing behind him.

If Yang Mi were here, perhaps this director might have given him some face, but now…

Just as the director was about to speak, Wang Weijia quickly explained, "My brother and the others are near Shichahai, not far. I promise I'll be back on time!"

"Guarantee? What guarantee do you have?" Zhang Dada raised an eyebrow, her tone even more contemptuous. "Could it be that some rural relative of yours from Northeast China is visiting the capital and insists you accompany them?"

"If you ask me, since you're here to participate in the show, you should have some professionalism. Don't just think about running around all the time!"

These words were so harsh that even Old Xue, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand them and gently nudged Zhang Dada's arm, signaling him not to go too far.

Wang Weijia's face turned pale and then red, and his knuckles gripping the phone turned slightly white, but he still suppressed his anger. He knew that from the moment he entered this circle, he would face all kinds of difficulties and challenges.

Looking directly at the director, she said firmly, "Director, I do have something important to discuss. My brother..."

"Something important?" Zhang Dada interrupted him directly, laughing sarcastically, "Could it be that your brother is some big shot? Tell me, let me see!"

The atmosphere froze for a moment. The agent, who was not far away, changed his expression slightly and was about to step forward when he saw Lao Xue step out.

"Alright~ Judging from the way the Wei family is acting, it really seems like they have something important to say, so don't say any more!" Old Xue said, pulling Zhang Dada's arm to tell him to stop.

No matter what... Wang Wei's family is the one that Yang Mi called him to ask him to take care of.

In addition, this guy's singing skills are to his liking, so he should help him out a little.

"Hmph!" Zhang Dada snorted coldly at Wang Weijia when she saw Lao Xue speak up for him, and then fell silent.

Seeing that Zhang Dada remained silent, Wang Weijia took a deep breath, trying his best to maintain his last shred of dignity, and repeated to the director, "Director, I promise I will be back before four o'clock and will not delay the recording."

The director glanced at the time, then at Zhang Dada, who looked displeased, and Lao Xue, who was nodding slightly. Finally, he waved his hand and said, "Go and come back quickly. You must be there before four o'clock, or you will bear the consequences!"

"Thank you, Director!" Wang Weijia felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and quickly bowed to express his gratitude before turning to leave.

"Wait!" Zhang Dada jumped out again, her voice trailing off, "You just said your brother is in Shichahai? You weren't lying, were you? Shichahai is no ordinary place!"

Wang Weijia paused, a flash of anger crossing his face as he turned away from them. This toad had repeatedly jumped out to target him, truly like a toad on his foot—it didn't bite, but it was still annoying. He really wanted to pick up the phone and call his older brother, Su Chen.

But in the end, Wang Weijia still didn't take that step. He knew that his elder brother Su Chen had helped him get to where he was now, and he was already extremely grateful. If he were to trouble him again, Wang Weijia would always feel bad.

Suppressing her anger, she said without turning her head, "My brother lives over there!"

After saying that, he didn't linger and quickly walked towards the lounge with his agent to change his clothes and leave.

Behind them, Zhang Dada's sarcastic voice could be faintly heard, "Tsk tsk tsk, still living in Shichahai? Shichahai is not a place that ordinary people can afford to live in. If your eldest brother really lives there, why do you look so shabby?"

The manager, who was about to enter the lounge, turned back and gave Zhang Dada a cold look. She had already mentally crossed out this annoying guy and decided to report this matter to Sister Mi later.

Of course... it would be best if she could report it directly to Mr. Su, but she also knew in her heart that such a trivial matter could not possibly catch Mr. Su's eye.

……

Shichahai!

Deng Chao and Chen He stared at the imposing, brightly lit gate before them, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"Is this the place? Why do I feel like I've arrived at the home of some big shot?" Chen He looked at the location on his hand and then at Deng Chao beside him with some doubt.

"This is where Afei posted it, it shouldn't be wrong! We'll know if we knock on the door!" Deng Chao said as he walked towards the door.

Upon seeing this, Chen He quickly said "Hey, hey" twice, and then saw Deng Chao pick up the iron ring on the gate and knock on it twice.

The next moment, the courtyard gate creaked open, and a young man with a tall, straight posture and a resolute gaze, dressed in a suit, appeared in their sight.

The young man's gaze lingered on the two for a moment, then he looked around and, not seeing anyone else, asked, "Hello, who are you?"

Deng Chao was slightly taken aback. He could clearly feel a sense of familiarity with the man in front of him; he had seen him before among Su Chen's guards.

Coming to his senses, he quickly explained, "It was Mr. Su Chen who sent us here!"

Upon hearing the name Su Chen, the young man immediately realized that this was someone his boss had invited for a meal. He quickly stepped aside and gestured for them to come in: "The boss hasn't arrived yet, gentlemen, please come in."

"boss?!"

Upon hearing this, Deng Chao and Chen He immediately understood that this was Su Chen's territory, and they felt inexplicably relieved. They then followed the young man inside.

As soon as he entered, Chen He asked curiously, "Brother, can you tell us what's going on here?"

Upon hearing this, the young man smiled faintly and said, "This place is called Tianque. It's a private club specially built by the boss, mainly for entertaining friends with meals and tea!"

Upon hearing the name, the two immediately thought of the gold membership card that Su Chen had given them before. They had never known its exact location, and now they realized it was right here!

Soon, Deng Chao and the other man, led by the young man, passed through the hanging flower gate and entered the inner courtyard.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Old Deng, look what this is!" As soon as Chen He entered the connecting corridor, he was so shocked by what he saw that he couldn't close his mouth. (End of Chapter)