Chapter 66: Ye Fanzhi Is Coming!

The Ye family lived in a three-story standalone Western-style villa nestled in a narrow alley. The attic on the third floor was Ye Fanzhi’s private room, adorned in traditional Chinese style. Influenced by her father, a professor of Chinese literature, she had loved classical literature from a young age, and over time, had fallen in love with all things Chinese. Only the treasures left by the ancestors were true classics.

Her room did have luxury items like Gucci and Hermès, but what stood out even more were the Chinese luxury pieces.

After her bath, Ye Fanzhi emerged from behind a peony-embroidered Suzhou screen, picked up a hairpin and coiled her hair at the back of her head. She sat at a long huanghuali wood table by the window carved with intricate latticework, picked up a bright red wedding robe featuring a phoenix motif, and resumed her needlework.

She had started embroidering this at eighteen; now, at twenty-two, she had been at it for four years.

Suddenly remembering something, Ye Fanzhi called Lin Ran.

Beep—beep—beep—

The call connected.

“Hello, Lin, it’s so noisy where you are. Are you out again?”

“I’m at the Lamborghini dealership. I’m heading back tomorrow, and I can’t return empty-handed after a trip to the Magic City. I’m here to buy a sports car, so the trip won’t have been in vain.”

“Rich guy, watch your spending, okay?”

“Got it. Did you call for something important?”

“You don’t have to look for a consultant for ‘Dark: Erlang’ anymore. My dad agreed.”

“Didn’t your father dislike that story? What made him change his mind—did you say something to him?”

“I threatened to die if he didn’t. He agreed.”

“Haha, don’t joke.”

“Alright, I’ll let you go. Bye~”

Ye Fanzhi hung up and returned to her embroidery.

At the Lamborghini dealership.

Lin Ran was dressed in a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, with his right foot wrapped in gauze. Despite his casual attire, he was followed by two beautiful saleswomen in black stockings and pencil skirts.

What you wear doesn’t matter—if you have money, you’re the boss.

Lin Ran couldn’t sit still; after all, it wasn’t often he came to the Magic City, so he had to spend some money before leaving.

Every man has a dream of owning a sports car.

Lamborghini is the ultimate fantasy.

Lin Ran asked, “What’s over here?”

The saleswoman replied, “Mr. Lin, that’s the Huracán.”

“Take me over there instead.”

Hearing it was just the Huracán, Lin Ran lost interest. His foot hurt anyway, so why waste time? Limping, he headed to the Aventador section.

“Mr. Lin, if you’re having trouble walking, why not lean on me?” The beautiful saleswoman in black smiled warmly. “You’re injured and still came to support Lamborghini—we’re so grateful. Lean on my shoulder.”

“You Lamborghini ladies are so enthusiastic.” Lin Ran placed his right hand on her fragrant shoulder as she helped him forward. “What’s that all-black one over there?”

“That’s the Lamborghini Revuelto Black Knight, the Aventador!”

“Looks cool. Help me inside so I can sit.”

“Of course.”

She helped Lin Ran into the car. He stroked the steering wheel, taking in the Lamborghini’s interior.

“How does it feel, Mr. Lin?”

“Not as comfortable as my Bentley.”

“Naturally, sir. Lamborghini is all about sportiness—a different focus. This car goes zero to one hundred in—”

“Stop, I don’t need the stats. With all the speed limits in Shu City, you can’t go fast anyway. I’ll just swap between this and my Bentley as daily drivers.”

The saleswoman smiled. Lin Ran’s attitude was common among Lamborghini buyers; for most, the Aventador wasn’t for driving fast—it was a big toy. These heirs might not drive it much, but they had to own it. Many cars, after one or two years, might have only three or four thousand kilometers on the clock—just taken out occasionally to show off or give a girl a ride.

“How much?” Lin Ran asked.

“This one is 7.65 million.”

“How much to drive it out the door?”

“Let me calculate…” The saleswoman pulled out a calculator. “Purchase tax, about 610,000; license plate, 500; compulsory insurance, 950; commercial insurance, 146,000; vehicle and vessel tax, 5,280… So, the total is around 8.3 million. What do you think, Mr. Lin?”

“If I buy it, when can I get the car?”

“We’ll arrange it as soon as possible. There was a customer who canceled their order, so the car is currently being shipped. If you place the order now, you’ll have it within two weeks.”

“Alright, I’ll take this one. Full payment.”

“Very good.”

The saleswoman was shocked but kept her face calm.

After the card payment, she said, “Mr. Lin, once it arrives at port, we’ll arrange delivery to Shu City for you.”

“Alright, keep in touch. I’ll be off now.”

“Let me help you.”

She supported Lin Ran out of the dealership. The driver of a Rolls-Royce Ghost opened the door for him, and Lin Ran got in the back seat. The saleswoman waved. “Take care, Mr. Lin.”

This Ghost wasn’t Lin Ran’s—it was the exclusive car for the presidential suite guests at J Hotel. Since he was out shopping, no reason not to use it.

“Where to next, Mr. Lin?” the driver asked.

“Go to the IFC.”

“Very well.”

Again, it wasn’t every day Lin Ran came to the Magic City—he had to go on a shopping spree. Otherwise, how could he spend the 133 million on his card?

Of course, it wasn’t possible to spend it all. Most of the money came from his gaming ventures.

He was going to the IFC to buy some clothes. Since he was here, he might as well buy in bulk.

[After the divorce, the host has learned to enjoy life and is no longer a workaholic—a reason to celebrate. Men should treat themselves well. Congratulations, you have obtained a property purchase voucher for 90% off. Valid for one luxury home, for living and enjoyment only (note: not for speculation or malicious purchases).]

Previously, Lin Ran had 34 million but didn’t buy a house. He only spent two or three million on a secondhand property for Vivian and the others to live in. That was because of a system task to buy luxury furniture, so he spent over three million on furnishings. Was it foolish to buy such expensive furniture? Not at all. The system specified that buying furniture would get him a tenfold cashback, so the more expensive, the better.

He got the luxury furniture for free, but renting it out felt like a waste. So he planned to buy the place—it wasn’t expensive for the location, and he knew the value would rise.

As for not buying a larger luxury home for his parents, he’d thought the system might be bound to the wrong person and dared not spend recklessly. His goal was to milk the system for money.

Now that he was sure the system was his, the tasks were designed to make him a high-quality, successful man.

A luxury home at 10% of the price?

Lin Ran didn’t consider buying in the Magic City, since the system specified the house had to be for living in and enjoyment—and his base was in Shu City.

He searched “most expensive luxury homes in Shu City” on Douyin, scrolling through videos, all in the tens of millions. He pursed his lips—since the system offered a 90% discount, he should aim higher. He changed the search to “billion-yuan mansions in Shu City.”

The number of mansion videos dropped sharply.

After a while, one property caught his attention: in Tianfu New District, a villa community called “Black Pearl at Lu Lake,” with lakeside villas that boasted their own docks for yachts.

One particular villa was in a prime location—truly the king of the community. You could enter from the main road or buy a yacht and sail home.

Interesting.

This villa suited his style.

Lin Ran sent a private message to inquire about the price, but the agent simply invited him to visit.

Anyone could ask online, but few dared to view such a house in person.

Lin Ran replied with a simple “Okay.” He’d go see it and, if he liked it, buy it.

…

Monday, the next day.

Lin Ran and Wang Feng completed the formalities for transferring the company. From then on, Prajna Games was Lin Ran’s enterprise.

At noon, Ye Fanzhi hosted a meal for Lin Ran and Wang Feng. Her parents were also present.

When Wang Feng heard that Professor Ye would be serving as consultant, he was happy but also joked internally: Great, I’m going from boss to employee. Is your whole family just paving the way for Lin Ran?

Lin Ran raised his glass. “Uncle Ye, thank you for agreeing to be our game consultant. It’s a lot of work.”

Professor Ye smiled. “Not at all. I’m happy to support young entrepreneurs like you.”

Wang Feng: …

Professor Ye was a very open-minded man. Since he had agreed for his daughter’s sake, he would take the consultancy seriously. “But, Lin, this game requires a lot of money. Are you really confident?”

“I am! I have to be! If we don’t have confidence, we lose before the game even launches.”

“Young people with ambition—I like that.” Professor Ye glanced at his wife, both elders approving of this young man.

After the meal, it was time for Lin Ran and Ye Fanzhi to return to Shu City. Professor and Mrs. Ye reminded their daughter again and again to take care of herself.

“Don’t worry, mom and dad. I’ll look after myself. We’ll be off now.”

“Goodbye, uncle, aunt,” Lin Ran said, then turned to Wang Feng. “I’ve already transferred fifty million into the company account. Do a good job with this game, understand?”

“Don’t worry, President Lin. I won’t let you down.”

“Give it your best. We’ll be off. Goodbye, uncle, aunt.”

After bidding farewell, Lin Ran and Ye Fanzhi drove away.

In the car, Ye Fanzhi said, “I’ve spoken to my father. He’ll keep a close eye on the company.”

“Thank you.”

Lin Ran immediately understood. Since he wouldn’t be around in person, Professor Ye’s presence would help oversee things and prevent anyone from embezzling funds.

Ye Fanzhi replied, “It’s nothing. With so much invested, every penny counts—the more we save, the more we can spend on a Ferrari, haha~”

Lin Ran laughed. “I’ll buy you one.”

Ye Fanzhi scoffed, “I don’t care about that. I just want to see you succeed with this game.”

“I will. I promise.”

At that moment, Ye Fanzhi’s phone rang. She answered, “Hello, Shishi? Oh, I’ve already left. No need to see me off. It’s not like I won’t come back. If you miss me, come visit in Shu City. Bye~”

She hung up. Lin Ran remembered something. “Fanzhi, your father said you’re not going to teach in the countryside anymore?”

“That’s right.”

“Why not?”

“Because…” Ye Fanzhi smiled. “Because I’ve found my dream.”

Lin Ran was curious. “What dream?”

Ye Fanzhi looked at him with a bright smile. “I’m not telling you.”

They arrived in Shu City at three in the afternoon.

After they disembarked, Ye Fanzhi turned on her phone, which immediately began to ring non-stop. “Hello, yes, I’ll be there soon.”

She hung up. “Lin, I have a meeting at the university. You go on ahead.”

“Alright.”

Lin Ran hailed a taxi for her, loaded her luggage, and watched as she left before getting another cab home himself.

In the car, Ye Fanzhi continued making calls. “Yes, the Star of the Year award requires submission of outstanding student grades? Don’t worry, Teacher Zhang has taught many excellent students—his son is the best of them all.”

She spoke with great pride.

On the other end, “Okay, then I won’t bother Teacher Zhang for the grades.”

“Wait…” Ye Fanzhi stopped the university’s audit director. “Um… is a home visit required for the Star of the Year?”

“No, never has been. We don’t do home visits for teachers.”

“As principal, I believe the Star of the Year is crucial to our school’s image. I must personally visit the teacher’s home to understand their life better.”

“Oh~~~ Makes sense. What about the Top Ten Outstanding Teachers? Will Principal Ye visit them too?”

“I’d like to, but I’m too busy—I’ll have you go on my behalf.”

“Alright, I’ll substitute for you on the Star of the Year as well. No need for you to work yourself too hard.”

“No… I must do this one myself!”