Affection System: I have everything the goddess wants.

The next day at noon, the warm sunlight streamed through the French windows and onto the soft bed, and Cao Xu finally woke up from his sleep.

He reached for his phone on the bedside table, and the moment he unlocked the screen, several unread messages appeared on his screen.

The first one is Wenya's OOTD of the day. In the photo, she is wearing a blue-black short-sleeved shirt, paired with a red and white polka-dot flowy skirt. Her long hair is loosely tied up, revealing her slender neck.

Her complexion was exceptionally rosy and radiant. Her originally cool and aloof eyes were now tinged with an irresistible charm. Her eyes were slightly upturned, and every gesture she made exuded a soft and alluring quality, making her seem like a completely different person from the restrained and distant person she usually was.

Immediately following was a message from Duan Jianing, her tone filled with a sweet anticipation and her words brimming with excitement: "Brother Xu, are you going to the library again today? I'm already here, I've saved you a seat in our usual spot, and I even brought your favorite coconut latte~"

Xu Niannian's message was a beautifully crafted breakfast photo: on a marble dining table were whole wheat toast, aseptic fried eggs, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and a brightly colored vegetable salad.

A small bowl of bird's nest was placed next to it, with a spacious and bright living room in the background, and a crystal chandelier reflecting soft light.

She captioned the photo, "Baby, this is a nutritious meal that Coach Mao specially instructed me to make. He said it's nutritious and won't make you gain weight. I'll make it for you next time you come!"

The last message was from Director Luo of Yunding Law Firm; his tone was professional and respectful, and every word was clear.

"Mr. Cao, hello. The transfer procedures for the 10% stake in Yaoyuan Technology have been completed, and all relevant documents have been prepared. You are welcome to come to the law firm at any time to sign the share transfer agreement."

Cao Xu replied to each of them: He replied to Wen Ya, "You look good, is it because of me?"

Duan Jianing replied, "I have something to do today, so I won't be going to the library."

I replied to Xu Niannian with an "okay" emoji;

Finally, I gave Director Luo a brief reply: "I'll be there this afternoon."

After replying to the message, Cao Xu got up, stretched, walked to the sofa in the corner of the bedroom, opened the food delivery app, and without much hesitation, ordered a high-end Japanese set meal and several Cantonese dim sum dishes, all of which were the flavors that the group liked.

Then, he turned and walked into the bathroom. The built-in marble vanity was furnished with a Chanel toiletries set, and the oversized mirror reflected his tall and straight figure. After a quick wash, he tidied his bangs in front of the mirror.

About half an hour later, the doorbell rang, and the deliveryman arrived on time, bringing two large bags of exquisite food to the table.

At the same time, the three people from the traffic light and Qin Shuyao also woke up one after another. They rubbed their sleepy eyes, their hair was still a little messy, and their faces showed the laziness of just waking up. They teased each other as they walked to the washroom, quickly washed up, and sat around the dining table to eat lunch in a lively atmosphere.

Cao Xu had already changed his clothes. He was wearing a classic Gucci jacquard short-sleeved T-shirt. The cotton fabric was thick and the jacquard process was exquisite and delicate.

He paired it with black casual trousers, which had a clean cut and excellent drape, perfectly accentuating his long, straight legs.

He wore a pair of white McQueen sneakers, with a simple and elegant design and a metal buckle at the heel, which was both refreshing and textured. The overall outfit was simple and restrained, yet it exuded a sense of luxury and sophistication, making his tall figure appear even more composed and noble.

After lunch, the group chatted for a few more minutes, then Cao Xu picked up his car keys, said goodbye to them, and left.

Cao Xu went downstairs, got into his Mercedes-AMG G63, started the car, and drove straight towards the Yunding Law Firm.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed, and we soon arrived at the law firm.

The receptionist at the law firm had a very strong impression of Cao Xu. The last time he came to the firm, he was handling a 1.2 million yuan gym real estate transaction case. He was generous and had an extraordinary temperament, making him memorable at first glance.

Seeing Cao Xu push open the door and walk in, she immediately stood up, a respectful and warm smile on her face, and said in a light tone, "Hello, Mr. Cao! Director Luo specifically instructed that you should go directly to his office when you arrive. I will take you there now."

As she spoke, the receptionist stepped aside to lead the way, her smart high heels clicking as she walked lightly ahead, through a corridor paved with polished marble and decorated with calligraphy and paintings by famous people, and soon arrived at the door of Director Luo's office.

She knocked gently on the door and called out respectfully, "Director Luo, Mr. Cao has arrived."

"Please come in!"

Director Luo's enthusiastic voice came from the office.

The receptionist opened the door and gestured for him to come in: "Mr. Cao, please come in."

Cao Xu nodded, stepped into the office, and the receptionist gently closed the door and left.

Director Luo had already gotten up and was waiting by his desk. When he saw Cao Xu come in, he immediately walked over quickly, shook hands with him, and smiled broadly.

"Mr. Cao, you've finally arrived! Please have a seat!"

As she spoke, she led Cao Xu to sit down on the sofa, turned around and took out a purple clay tea set from the tea cabinet, skillfully brewed and poured the tea, and soon handed a cup of fragrant pre-Qingming Longjing tea to Cao Xu.

"Try it, it's freshly arrived tea, the taste is very good."

Cao Xu took the teacup, took a small sip, and the aroma of the tea lingered on his tongue. He nodded slightly and said, "The tea is so hot."

"Haha, you young people don't like drinking this."

Director Luo sat down opposite him, his smile still warm, his tone tinged with a mix of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing regret, emotion, and a touch of teasing):

"Mr. Cao, you are truly remarkable! We just finished processing the paperwork for 5% of Yaoyuan Technology's shares for you last time, and now you've acquired another 10% in such a short time."

This morning, when I was in contact with the people at Yaoyuan Technology to prepare for the release of a shareholder change announcement, their board secretary was incredibly anxious and kept telling me that he absolutely had to convey his wish to meet with you.

He paused, then added, "At the last shareholders' meeting, their board secretary called you to invite you to attend, but you declined."

He said he absolutely had to report this to Chairman Liu, so I reckon it's Chairman Liu who's going to personally invite you this time.

Honestly, in all my years in this industry, I've rarely seen an individual investor buy so many shares at once. If you keep acquiring like this, Chairman Liu might not be able to sleep at night.

Cao Xu put down his teacup, his tone calm and composed, without the slightest hint of arrogance: "I have no other intentions. I just think about the MCN business model and profitability of Yaoyuan Technology. I have no intention of seizing power or controlling the company. It is purely a normal investment."

Upon hearing this, Director Luo nodded slightly, his tone becoming more serious, and said earnestly:

"Mr. Cao, that's what you think, but the management of Yuanyao Technology may not think so."

In the business world, misunderstandings should be resolved promptly, otherwise things may get complicated.

Think about it, if the management team of the controlling company wants to conceal profits, withhold dividends, or even secretly transfer core assets—such as the livestreamers, livestream e-commerce businesses, and supply chains they control—it would be very difficult for you, even as a major shareholder, to control them. You would inevitably suffer losses in the end.

Cao Xu was silent for a moment, then felt that what Director Luo said made a lot of sense. He nodded slightly and said firmly, "What you said makes sense. I will definitely go when I have time. I'll wait for Chairman Liu's invitation."

Afterwards, the two talked in detail for more than ten minutes about the follow-up procedures for the share transfer and the protection of subsequent rights and interests. Cao Xu listened very carefully and occasionally asked a few questions, which Director Luo answered patiently one by one.

After the conversation, Cao Xu got up to leave. Director Luo personally escorted him to the office door and said warmly, "Mr. Cao, if you have any questions later, please feel free to call me. I will definitely help you deal with it as soon as possible."

"Okay, thank you for your help." Cao Xu nodded, turned around and left Director Luo's office, walking out of Yunding Law Firm.