Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

When they left Chen Tingting and the other two downstairs at the Hanting Hotel, the three of them were still reluctant to leave.

"Big brother, are you really not going upstairs for a sit-down?" Chen Tingting clung to the car window, her eyes looking like a demon from the Spider Cave eyeing the flesh of Tang Sanzang.

"Stop fooling around, go to sleep."

Bai Li stepped on the gas, and the Panamera roared to life, leaving only its red taillights in the way.

The car was driving very fast, but Bai Li's heart was growing increasingly uneasy.

I've been so busy having fun outside these past few days that I've completely forgotten about the two big shots at home.

As soon as he opened the door, the atmosphere inside the house made him feel that something was wrong.

Although the TV was on, the two elderly people on the sofa sat upright, looking as if they were waiting to interrogate a criminal.

"Oh, who's this busybody here?" Wang Xiulian glanced at the doorway and gave a sarcastic snort. "Did you come to the wrong house?"

Bai Li chuckled twice, changed his shoes, and went over: "Mom, look at what you're saying, this is our home, how could I not recognize it?"

"You still remember I'm your mother?" Wang Xiulian tossed the melon seeds in her hand onto the plate.

"You haven't been home for four days! I thought you'd been captured by some spider demon to be used for alchemy!"

Bai Li's heart skipped a beat.

Believe it or not, you guessed right, and it wasn't just one fairy, it was a whole group.

He quickly went behind the sofa and expertly massaged his mother's shoulders:

"Mom, I'm just busy. It's the end of the year, and there are many projects. It's all to earn money for your retirement."

The father, Bai Weiguo, who had been silent until now, suddenly tapped his pipe and said in a muffled voice:

"Busy? Busy buying villas? Busy driving luxury cars worth millions?"

It’s over.

Bai Li paused in his movements.

It must have been my idiot cousin who said that!

Bai Li knew that if he continued to hide it, he might be chopped into mincemeat and used as dumpling filling tomorrow.

He decided to drop the pretense and sat down opposite him on the sofa, confessing:

"Dad, Mom, now that you both know, I won't hide it from you anymore. I did make some money; that project... the dividends were quite substantial."

"Is that just a little money?" Bai Weiguo stared wide-eyed. "That's the Heavenly Palace on the Clouds! The best house in Ping County! You better confess honestly, have you done anything illegal or disorderly? If you have, turn yourself in as soon as possible and try to get lenient treatment!"

Seeing the worried looks in the two elders' eyes, Bai Li felt a warmth in his heart.

These are parents.

Others only care about how high you fly, but they worry about how tired you are from flying and whether your wings were stolen.

"Don't worry, Dad, it's absolutely legitimate!" Bai Li patted his chest and assured him, "It's that kind of internet investment, the kind where you ride the wave, you know? The money's clean!"

After much pleading, explanations, and oaths, the two elders finally believed it.

"That's good." Bai Weiguo's tone was very kind. "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. We old folks don't understand the world of you young people. Just go ahead and do your best. No matter what, you'll always have a hot meal at home."

After saying this, Bai Weiguo's expression suddenly changed, his tone full of excitement and admiration:

"I won't give you any guilt-based education, son, you're amazing!!! You accomplished something I never even dared to dream of!"

Bai Li felt a lump in her throat as she listened. After paying for the renovations, she only had 40,000 yuan left in her pocket.

He took out 20,000 yuan in cash from his bag and placed it on the coffee table.

"Dad, Mom, take this money. Buy some good food for the New Year. Don't be stingy with the money."

Wang Xiulian declined a few times, but finally accepted it, muttering to herself:

"Mom will save this money for you to use when you get married in the future."

Bai Li slept soundly that night.

……

The next morning.

There is no Lunar New Year's Eve this year; the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is Lunar New Year's Eve, and after today, it will be the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Bai Li was awakened by a barrage of WeChat notification sounds.

He groggily reached for his phone; the screen was covered in so many red dots it made him dizzy.

Zhang Qian: [Happy New Year's Eve, Big Brother! It was so nice to meet you. I hope you're happy every day next year too~]

[WeChat transfer: 520.00 yuan]

Next came news about Chen Tingting.

Chen Tingting: [WeChat transfer: 520.00 yuan]

[P.S.: Take this! If you dare return it or send us a red envelope, I'll never speak to you again!]

This woman, even when she's handing out red envelopes, she has the air of a bandit.

Li Jiaxin: [Happy New Year's Eve, Big Brother! Shall we meet today?]

[WeChat transfer: 520.00 yuan]

Lin Xiaoshuang: [Big brother, Happy New Year's Eve! Can we cuddle tonight? I want to smell your scent~]

[WeChat transfer: 520.00 yuan]

Li Mengmeng: [Happy New Year's Eve, Brother Bai Li!! I'm at my old home in the village. The firecrackers here are so loud! I still miss hearing your voice. Do you miss Mengmeng?]

[WeChat transfer: 5200.00 yuan]

This legal loli is indeed a rich woman; she spent over five thousand in one go.

Finally, there's Jiang Ruyue.

Jiang Ruyue: [Um... Bai Li, Happy New Year's Eve. My parents are both home today, so they can't come see you.]

[WeChat transfer: 888.00 yuan]

Bai Li looked at the screen full of transfers, feeling a mix of emotions.

Chen Tingting and her two friends usually live a carefree life, their pockets are emptier than their faces; they pay for everything themselves, so it seems they don't spend much money...

It's back to me again...

"These stupid women..."

Bai Li sniffed, feeling a little heat in her eyes.

He first replied to Li Mengmeng and Jiang Ruyue, offering a few words of comfort.

Then I directly created a group video call for those four young women.

As soon as the video call connected, a lot of noise came from the other end. Four heads were crammed in front of the screen, without any makeup, looking very real.

"Hey, Big Brother's awake?" Chen Tingting greeted him indistinctly, a toothbrush dangling from her mouth.

Bai Li cleared his throat: "I'm a man, and I'm several years older than you. How can I accept red envelopes from you little girls? Return them immediately."

"You dare!" Chen Tingting's eyes widened, almost spraying foam onto the screen. "What's wrong with men? Aren't men human? Don't men need to be coaxed?"

"Anyone who's unwilling and likes to nag, I'll beat them to death!"

Lin Xiaoshuang also poked her head out from the side, her hair a mess, like a bird's nest:

"That's right! Men can receive red envelopes from girls too! In front of our older brother, we are the younger sisters, but in our hearts, he's still a kid. Why can't he receive red envelopes?"

Li Jiaxin, while combing her hair, added insult to injury:

"Xiao Shuang is right. Besides, Big Brother isn't old at all. A man is a boy until he dies, right? Keep it. It's a small token of our appreciation from the sisters. It's not much, but if you don't accept it, you're looking down on us."

Even Zhang Qian, who hadn't spoken until now, said:

"Brother, please accept this. If it weren't for you, we'd probably be messing around somewhere right now."

Looking at the vivid faces on the screen, Bai Li felt a sharp pang in the softest part of her heart.

These money trees, which seem carefree most of the time, turned out to be quite heartwarming in a crucial moment.

"Okay, I'll take it."

Bai Li didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the red envelopes one by one.

"Get ready, everyone, come downstairs!" Bai Li waved domineeringly at the screen. "I'll take you guys to buy new clothes! It's New Year's, so you should look like it's New Year's!"

……

By evening, the Paramela had become a mobile cloakroom.

Bai Li led this group of old ladies to sweep through the county's shopping malls.

For Chen Tingting and her friends, this was like entering paradise.

The red envelopes sent by the six women, plus rebates.

After browsing around, Bai Li's balance not only didn't decrease but actually increased, soaring to over 80,000.

This isn't spending money, it's robbing a bank.

The four women, carrying large and small bags, followed behind Bai Li, chattering like a flock of sparrows just released from their cages.

Zhang Qian, wearing the white down jacket Bai Li had just bought for her, moved closer to Bai Li, deliberately showing off the label on her jacket, and gestured with her chin towards Chen Tingting.

"Red Hair, look at this shirt my brother bought me, doesn't it make my skin look fairer than yours in red?"

Chen Tingting glanced at her and sneered:

"Make your skin look whiter? I think you're just showing off."

Normally, this would have led to a major conflict.

But today, Chen Tingting was unusually generous.

She shoved the shopping bag in her hand into Li Jiaxin's hand, gave Bai Li a meaningful look, and a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.

"Alright, it's Chinese New Year, I don't want to argue with you."

"A day of truce." Chen Tingting stretched, revealing her alluring curves. "Tonight... we have a common enemy."

Bai Li was walking ahead when he suddenly felt a chill down his lower back, as if he were being stared at by some ferocious beast.

……

Hanting Hotel.

It was the same suite that Chen Tingting and the others were familiar with.

But the atmosphere today is quite different.

The sound of Bai Li's shower water could be heard coming from the bathroom.

On the makeshift bed outside, the blankets were bulging, and four figures could be vaguely seen.

Zhang Qian poked her head out from under the covers, her voice trembling:

"Is this really okay? Isn't it a bit... inappropriate?"

"What are you afraid of!" Chen Tingting's voice was unwavering: "We have to get him wrapped around our little finger!"

... (He has confessed and deleted 200 words.)

Just then, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped.

"Click".

The sound of the door lock turning.

Bai Li came out wrapped in a bath towel, holding a towel in her hand to dry her wet hair.

His muscles were clearly defined, water droplets slid down his V-line and into the edge of the towel, and his unique succubus scent instantly made the hormone concentration in the entire room skyrocket.

Where are they?

Bai Li looked at the empty room, except for the quilt on the large bed which was piled high.

"Why are you all huddled under the covers? Didn't we turn on the heat?"

No one cares about him.

Only a few suppressed, mischievous laughs came from inside the blankets.

Bai Li raised an eyebrow, draped the towel around her neck, and slowly walked over:

"Say something, are you playing hide-and-seek?"

He had just walked to the bedside.

suddenly!

The corner of the blanket closest to him was suddenly pulled back.

Lin Xiaoshuang's small face appeared, her big eyes sparkling with a sly light, and she chuckled twice.

"Brother, you've been tricked!!"

Before he could finish speaking, a soft little hand reached out, grabbed Bai Li's wrist, and pulled him down forcefully.

"Holy crap..."

Bai Li was completely unprepared and lost her balance, falling headfirst onto the bed.

Everything within reach is warm and smooth.

It's all... the Emperor's New Clothes!

"Big brother..."

"Now...can you still escape?"

... (He has confessed and deleted 400 words)

The room temperature rose steadily, and the air was filled with a blush-inducing smell.

It must be said that Li Jiaxin is usually very aloof.

She was even a bit arrogant, but I never expected her to be the most ruthless!

...(He has already behaved himself.)

Li Jiaxin's fair skin was covered in a rosy blush.

She stretched out her finger and drew circles on Bai Li's chest, her voice hoarse and full of allure.

"Big brother..."

"continue..."

"Let it continue until next year..."