Chapter 14: You Are So Decisive!

Chapter 14: You Are So Decisive!

After sending Ye Tianguo away, Xiao Cheng stretched his arms and sighed lightly. Things were moving fast, and he barely had a moment to himself. But just as he was about to grab a cup of tea and relax, a sweet voice called out to him from the next room.

"Papa! Papa! Come quick!" Sisi's voice was full of excitement.

Xiao Cheng immediately walked over and found Sisi pointing at the tablet screen, her big eyes shining with admiration.

"Look, Papa! Isn't this you?"

Xiao Cheng leaned over and saw a familiar scene. It was a video of the subway incident from earlier that day. The footage showed a masked figure taking down a group of armed men with swift, precise movements. Another clip displayed the same figure controlling the subway train with professional skill, bringing it safely to a stop.

Despite the different camera angles, there was one common factor—his face was never shown.

Xiao Cheng nodded approvingly. Looks like Ye Tianguo made sure my identity was protected. He had no doubt that without such intervention, his name and face would already be all over the news.

"Papa, is this really you?" Sisi's tiny hands clutched the tablet as she looked up at him, eyes full of curiosity.

Xiao Cheng smiled, sat beside her, and gently patted her head. "Yes, Sisi, it's me."

"Wow!" She gasped dramatically, eyes wide with amazement. "Papa, you're just like the superheroes in cartoons! No, even better! You're a hero in real life!"

Xiao Cheng chuckled. "But Sisi, you must promise Papa one thing."

Sisi straightened up and nodded eagerly. "What is it, Papa?"

"You can't tell anyone about this, not even your classmates or teachers. This has to be our little secret, okay?"

Sisi pouted slightly. "But why? Aren't heroes supposed to be famous?"

Xiao Cheng rubbed her small nose affectionately. "Because Papa wants to be a hidden hero. Heroes in the shadows can protect the people they love without worrying about bad guys coming after them."

Sisi seemed to think for a moment before nodding seriously. "Okay! I promise! Sisi won't tell anyone!" She made a small 'X' gesture over her mouth, sealing the secret.

"Good girl." Xiao Cheng smiled.

Just then, Sisi's attention returned to the tablet. "Papa, look! People online are saying they want to find you! Some even want to learn how to fight like you!"

Xiao Cheng raised an eyebrow and glanced at the comments under the video.

"Who is this guy? He's not just a fighter, he stopped a subway like an expert engineer too!"

"I bet he's ex-military. Look at those moves!"

"If anyone knows his identity, DM me! I'll pay big money to learn from him!"

Xiao Cheng smirked. Let them try. They won't find me that easily.

With that, he ruffled Sisi's hair. "Alright, that's enough screen time for now. It's getting late, and you need to sleep early for school tomorrow."

"Okay, Papa!" Sisi happily ran to brush her teeth while Xiao Cheng tidied up before heading to bed himself.

The next morning, after dropping Sisi off at kindergarten, Xiao Cheng's phone buzzed.

"Hello?"

"Mr. Xiao! It's Pi Yuanzhi. I've brought my friend over to discuss an investment opportunity. Can we meet?"

Xiao Cheng smirked. Another business deal so soon? He had no shortage of money, and investing was more of a pastime than a necessity. Still, he saw no harm in listening.

"Alright, send me the location."

They agreed to meet at a quiet café. When Xiao Cheng arrived, he immediately spotted Pi Yuanzhi sitting with a middle-aged man in a formal suit. The man had a slightly nervous expression, but his eyes lit up when he saw Xiao Cheng.

"Mr. Xiao, this is my friend, Tian Fu," Pi Yuanzhi introduced. "He owns a clothing company and is looking for investment."

Tian Fu stood up and shook Xiao Cheng's hand firmly. "Mr. Xiao, it's an honor to meet you. I've heard a lot about you."

Xiao Cheng nodded and gestured for them to sit. "Let's get straight to the point. Show me the company's documents and contracts."

Tian Fu hesitated for a split second. "Ah, of course!" He quickly handed over a thick folder.

Xiao Cheng flipped through the documents, his sharp eyes scanning every detail. His vast knowledge of business and finance, enhanced by the system, allowed him to assess the company in mere minutes.

The clothing company was small, barely competing with major brands. High production costs and weak brand presence made profits difficult. It wasn't a losing business, but it wasn't a goldmine either.

Still, Xiao Cheng didn't care about short-term gains. He had more money than he could ever spend.

After a brief silence, he put the documents down.

"I'll invest five million."

Tian Fu's eyes widened. "R-Really? Just like that?"

"But I want seventy percent of the shares." Xiao Cheng's voice was calm, but firm.

Tian Fu was stunned. He had been prepared to negotiate, to present arguments, to prove his company's worth. But Xiao Cheng had made a decision within minutes.

"I... I agree! Absolutely!" He nodded enthusiastically.

Pi Yuanzhi, who was watching from the side, chuckled. "Mr. Xiao, you're truly decisive."

Xiao Cheng smirked. "Time is money. I don't like wasting either."

They quickly signed the contract, and Xiao Cheng transferred the money instantly.

As soon as the transaction was completed, a familiar notification rang in his mind.

Ding! Congratulations to the host!

First investment in a clothing company.

Reward: Clothing industry knowledge +999!

Money +30 billion US dollars!

Xiao Cheng's mind was instantly filled with detailed knowledge of the clothing industry, from fabric selection to global fashion trends.

He glanced at his phone. His bank accounts were almost at their deposit limits again.

I really need to talk to the bank president about getting an unlimited account.

Tian Fu, still overwhelmed with excitement, tried to invite Xiao Cheng for a meal.

"Mr. Xiao, let me treat you to lunch as a token of appreciation!"

Xiao Cheng waved a hand. "No need. But if you have other friends looking for investment, tell them to come to me. As long as their business is legal and doesn't overlap with my other investments, I'm open to discussions."

Tian Fu and Pi Yuanzhi both nodded eagerly.

As Xiao Cheng left, he let out a small sigh. Too much money, not enough ways to spend it.

That evening, Xiao Cheng arrived at the kindergarten early to pick up Sisi.

As soon as she spotted him, she ran over with a big smile. "Papa! Guess what!"

"What is it?" Xiao Cheng lifted her into his arms.

"The teacher gave me an award today!" She proudly held up a small certificate. "She said I was the most hardworking student in class!"

Xiao Cheng's heart swelled with warmth. "That's amazing, Sisi! Papa is so proud of you!"

"Can we celebrate with a special dinner?" she asked eagerly.

"Of course!" Xiao Cheng smiled, placing her on his shoulders. "Tonight, Papa will cook something extra delicious!"

As they drove home, Sisi kept chattering happily about her day.

For Xiao Cheng, nothing compared to this simple, peaceful life.

Little did he know, bigger challenges were waiting just around the corner.