Can You Have Some Ideas?

A She Seafood Buffet was a well-known establishment within the Fourth Ring.

Firstly, it was expensive—an average meal cost around 500 per person.

Secondly, the ambiance was excellent. Couples often came here for a meal, snapping a few beautiful pictures while they were at it.

Song Shuiqing had been here twice before with her classmates. She always found the food exquisite and the place elegant and upscale.

She wouldn't normally come on her own, though—spending several hundred just for a casual meal was way beyond her budget.

But today was different. Since her cousin-in-law was treating, she could indulge without worry.

Even Liu Fen, who had just caused a scene earlier, grabbed a shrimp in one hand and a large crab in the other as soon as she saw the prices. She even took sips of the complimentary organic drinks in between.

"Cousin-in-law, how did you know this is my favorite place?"

That was a misunderstanding—Chen Pingsheng had no idea.

Song Shuiqing laughed, "Too bad I'm not working yet. At most, I can afford to come here twice a year."

"Is that so?"

Chen Pingsheng called over the manager and asked, "Do you guys offer annual membership cards?"

"Sorry, we don't."

"Oh..." Chen Pingsheng chuckled. "You don't? That doesn't mean you can't. My cousin likes eating here, but I don't have time to bring her often. How about 50,000 for a year's worth of meals?"

The manager fell silent.

No customer had ever made such a high-end request before.

Fifty thousand for a year? Was he serious?

The girl didn't even look that old—how much could she possibly eat in a year?

"I'm sorry, sir, but—"

"Eighty thousand."

"Deal."

There was nothing more to say. The manager agreed instantly.

Chen Pingsheng handed over his card for payment.

Eighty thousand wasn't much, but Liu Fen's eyes were burning with jealousy.

This was a clear message: making a fuss was useless. If someone treated him with sincerity, he would return the favor generously.

Song Shuiqing was a decent person. Spending seventy or eighty thousand to let her eat for free for a year, while also teaching his mother-in-law a small lesson, was worth it.

Everyone subconsciously glanced at Liu Fen.

She had called 120 (emergency services), foamed at the mouth, and in the end, not only did she fail to move into a big house, but she also made a fool of herself.

Was it really worth it?

Liu Fen wiped her hands. "I'm full."

Song Yanxi couldn't be bothered to comfort her mother.

She knew her well—this was just her personality.

She could take advantage of others, but the moment someone took advantage of her, she'd chase them down eight streets and complain for an entire year.

Though, to be fair, it did mean she was never the one suffering losses.

Song Shuiqing was still dazed from suddenly receiving an annual dining card.

She was so stunned that she even forgot to say thanks.

But when they left, she eagerly followed behind Song Yanxi.

They got into the ultra-luxurious Maybach S680.

There was a reason why this car was so expensive—the moment she sat inside, she felt like she had reached the peak of life.

The silent and stable ride made it feel like a moving sofa in a high-end home.

Pure CEO vibes.

"Pingsheng, my mom caused such a mess, and you're not going to say anything?"

"What's there to say? No matter what, she's still your biological mother—my elder. A junior scolding an elder would be unfilial, wouldn't it?"

Song Yanxi sighed. "But we can't just let her keep causing trouble."

Chen Pingsheng smiled. "That's easy—just lend her a big house to live in."

"I'm afraid that after moving into a big house, she'll start demanding a car next."

"That's even easier."

Chen Pingsheng said, "If she wants a car, lend her my Navigator. That thing burns money the moment you start the engine. Add the property fees for the big house, and with your mom's retirement funds, do you really think she can last half a year?"

Song Yanxi's eyes lit up.

Right!

An empty house still required property fees, and buying a car wasn't the end of it either.

Insurance, gas, and maintenance would add up—probably at least 20,000 a year.

"You really have a knack for this."

Song Yanxi kissed him on the cheek, making Song Shuiqing, sitting in the back, blush.

Her cousin-in-law was clearly using magic to defeat magic.

A battle of wits between a son-in-law and a troublemaking mother-in-law—this was going to be quite the drama.

It wouldn't be over anytime soon.

But she was sure her cousin-in-law would win.

The three of them drove to a nearby shopping mall.

New Year's was approaching, and there were plenty of things to buy for the house.

Besides, lately, it had always been Song Yanxi buying gifts for him—he had to go shopping with his wife too.

They wandered from the first floor to the fifth, even watched a movie in between.

Only then did they leave.

…

Mid-December.

Like Tengsheng Fruits, Shuiyun Pavilion also distributed dividends on the 15th.

Tengsheng Fruits was nothing new—it consistently delivered nearly a million in monthly profits.

But the Shuiyun Pavilion in Shijingshan? Thanks to Yang Mi, the breast care project was a huge success.

November's net profit reached an astonishing 23 million.

That was after deducting 5 million for online marketing and over 3 million for widespread advertisements in Shijingshan.

Even after that, there was still more than 20 million left.

The beauty industry was clearly a goldmine.

Song Yanxi didn't plan to distribute everything since much of it was pre-paid by customers for services yet to be rendered.

She kept 8 million as working capital.

The actual dividend pool was around 15 million.

With Zhou Chun holding 20% of the shares, she personally pocketed 3 million—enough to buy a fully furnished 150-square-meter apartment in Shijingshan.

Song Yanxi took home about 8 million.

And Chen Qi, with 25%, got 3.75 million.

In one move, she became a mini-rich lady—a true little winner in life.

Overjoyed, she treated everyone to a feast that night.

Unfortunately, Gao Hu's place wasn't fully renovated yet. Otherwise, they could've enjoyed an all-in-one experience—watching their own drama, enjoying a high-end spa, dining at their own restaurant, and even taking home some premium fruits from their own store.

Now that would've been the dream.

With her newfound wealth, Chen Qi took two days off.

She hadn't had a proper break in ages. Plus, she wanted to share her excitement with her eldest sister.

Chen Yao's family lived steadily, running their small convenience store in Shijingshan.

Her brother-in-law also did some ride-hailing work to make ends meet.

Overall, life was decent.

By the time Chen Qi arrived, it was already midday.

The sun was bright, but the temperature was low.

"Sis, I'm here!"

Chen Qi was like a walking loudspeaker—wherever she went, things got lively.

Chen Yao was at the counter, handling a steady stream of customers.

"You're not working? How do you have time to visit?"

"Well, we just split our dividends yesterday, so I thought I'd take a day to enjoy myself!"

"That shop of yours hasn't been open long. How much could you have possibly made?"

Chen Yao hadn't visited her brother's house in a while. She always closed her shop late, and by the time she finished up, her younger brother's family was already asleep.

Chen Qi giggled. "I got over 3 million myself, sis-in-law got 8 million, and even Zhou Jie, the woman I brought in, got 3 million. She's beyond grateful to me now!"

"So much?"

Chen Yao was stunned. Was the beauty industry really that profitable?

It had only been a few months, and they had already made over 10 million.

"It's true! Mainly because my brother managed to get Yang Mi as our spokesperson. In this industry, when do we ever get to work with a top-tier celebrity?"

Chen Qi grinned. "Sis, I think you should stop letting your husband do ride-hailing. It doesn't make much money anyway. Instead, why not learn how to run a chain business?"

"Yeah, right. You think your brother-in-law could manage that?"

Chen Yao rolled her eyes. Wasn't a stable life good enough?

Starting a franchise sounded easy, but it wasn't something ordinary people could just do.

"If it's just him, of course not. But with my brother's help, it'd be a different story!"

Chen Qi said, "Bro is really powerful now. Just last month, he gave fifty million to sister-in-law to expand Shui Yun Jian. If you guys don't have any plans, even if he wants to help, he wouldn't know where to start. But if you really want to open a chain, with his current strength, he can definitely set everything up for you."

"By then, you guys have to take me along for the ride too!"

So after all that talk, she was still scheming for herself.

Chen Yao wasn't exactly tempted, but she did have some thoughts about it.

If no one around her was making big money, it wouldn't matter.

But now that there was someone, their little business making a few hundred thousand a year really seemed out of place.

Her brother-in-law had just come back too.

Usually, Xiao Ping'an had a great temperament, but the moment he returned, he was cursing non-stop.

He was even carrying a bucket and a cloth, ready to clean his car.

It wasn't until Chen Yao asked that she found out—he had picked up two drunk women this morning.

Drunk was fine, but why the hell did they start going at it in the back of his Didi car?

Two women together—he had limited imagination, so he really couldn't figure out how that worked.

And to top it off, they threw up all over the car. Just his damn luck.

After greeting him, Chen Qi dragged her sister out for some shopping.

A convenience store business was stable, no doubt about it, but the bad part was that it was open all year round.

From the start of the year to the very end—no breaks.

Now that she had made a big profit, she naturally wanted to take her sister out for some shopping and maybe buy a little gift for her big brother. Show some sisterly love.

A Mercedes-Maybach was definitely out of her budget.

But getting a toy G-Wagon for little An'an? No problem.

…

Chen Pingsheng returned to his company, Tengying Entertainment.

Right now, he still had over a hundred million in cash. The question was—how to spend it?

"The Journey of Flowers" was already in preparation, and the casting process was in full swing.

Bai Xin, with a Qingyun Sword hanging at her waist, came running out in a heroic martial artist outfit.

"Uncle, look at my outfit. Do I look like a righteous heroine from ancient times?"

"Pretty, yes. But you look more like a villain."

There was a sharpness in her gaze—if she didn't smile, it felt like she might stab two holes in you with her next move.

Bai Xin giggled. "Uncle, you think I look like a villain too? Yesterday, I auditioned for 'The Journey of Flowers,' and Sister Liying said I'd be perfect for playing Ni Mantian."

"Playing her, huh?"

Chen Pingsheng looked her up and down. With Bai Xin's delicate yet fierce aura, she actually suited Ni Mantian quite well.

"If she says you fit the role, then go for it."

"Uncle, thank you!"

Bai Xin beamed with joy. She didn't know if The Journey of Flowers would be a hit, but she did know it was an S+ project with an investment of over a hundred million.

That was more than enough.

Without Chen Pingsheng, she wouldn't have had a chance to be part of such a big production.

"Oh, right, Uncle—someone came looking for you earlier and left a number. They asked you to call them back as soon as you have time."