Chapter 136: Midsummer Entertainment, Fan Meet-and-Greet

Soon, the Bentley pulled up to the main gate of the villa.

The lush green lawn was beautifully manicured. The landscaping was so dense that one could only see the scenery from the top floor of the villa, while the yard itself remained completely hidden—the privacy was exceptional. Beside it was the garage, and next to the garage was the entrance.

"The garage isn't very large."

"The open space here can be remodeled," Cai Xiaosheng replied. "Our team is responsible for designing it according to your requirements. How big would you like it?"

Cheng Yao smiled and said, "It needs to fit a few more cars, at least."

"That won't be a problem," Cai Xiaosheng promised, patting his chest.

The landscaping inside was not as tall, but it was meticulously maintained. Walking around the courtyard, they passed a barbecue area and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The large garden in the back was perfect for keeping pets.

Then there was the open-air dining area; everything one could need was there. Apart from the hassle of cleaning, living in such a detached villa offered a sense of freedom that was completely different from living in an apartment complex.

"Is this the one with the largest floor area?"

"Yes, please come inside..."

Cai Xiaosheng then led the two of them through the unfinished house, introducing the space and layout. "Boss Cheng, we have a specialized design team with many options, such as Modern Loft, Luxury, American style..."

An unfinished house is just that—honestly, there wasn't much to look at. What Cheng Yao liked most was the temperature-controlled pool; wouldn't it be wonderful to host pool parties in the summer?

"Besides this one, are there any others?"

"There’s an American-style one available. Shall I take you to see it?"

"Let's go."

Cheng Yao hadn't planned on buying only one. He definitely needed one under his own name for his future use; otherwise, if he moved into a house registered under Lu Mengyao's name, wouldn't that be awkward? As for Lu Mengyao, he could just buy her another one. Nowadays, let alone two villas, he could afford ten.

Led by Cai Xiaosheng, the Bentley arrived at a spot in the upper left corner, where several units remained unsold.

Cheng Yao looked at Lu Mengyao. "What type do you like? Sino-Western fusion, American style, European style..."

"The Sino-Western fusion, I suppose. The other two styles look quite strange; they aren't to my taste."

"I think so too..."

Cheng Yao smiled and looked at Cai Xiaosheng. "Let's not waste time. I have things to do later. The sixth and eighteenth units..."

Cai Xiaosheng politely invited them back into the car, and once they returned to the sales center, he quickly processed the contracts. It wasn't that clients like Cheng Yao didn't exist, but they were rare. With these two units sold, Cai Xiaosheng felt certain he would be the top salesperson of the year.

Of course, he attributed it all to good luck. Not everyone gets to meet such a big client who is so extravagant at such a young age. It really goes to show that people cannot be compared; their starting lines are simply different. Some people get a Lamborghini for their eighteenth birthday, while others are happy just to have a piece of cake.

The Sino-Western fusion was the largest layout, priced at 77 million each, totaling 154 million for the pair.

Host: Cheng Yao
Attractiveness: 85
Skill: Folding
Wealth: 682,373,000
Girlfriends: Zhang Ya, Lu Mengyao, Lin Ketong, Zhenli, Aili
Items: Blockade Capsule*1, Old Man Yue’s Red Thread*2, Bestie Card (Silver)*1, Black Tech Fragment*2, Talent Radar*1

Just like that, 150 million was gone.

When Lu Mengyao signed the contract, her slender fingers were trembling, and the pen wavered noticeably. A villa worth 77 million... did it belong to her now?

In truth, Lu Mengyao was completely stunned. She had come along just to accompany Cheng Yao to look at villas, never imagining she would end up with one of her own.

***

Cai Xiaosheng treated Cheng Yao like an ancestor. The two Bentleys promised as a bonus were worth 10 million combined, though everyone knew this was just a marketing tactic. However, the wealthy enjoyed such gestures—giving a discount was never as impressive as throwing in gifts.

Cheng Yao felt a little pleased about getting another Bentley. He planned to collect luxury cars; it was a man’s romance, and besides, he didn't have much else to do.

Regarding the renovation and design, Cheng Yao didn't bother looking elsewhere. A one-stop service was always the most worry-free option, and he didn't care about saving money.

Cai Xiaosheng bowed at every step as he saw Cheng Yao to the door, overflowing with enthusiasm.

Lu Mengyao handed the keys to Cheng Yao. "You drive. I'm afraid I'll cause an accident; I still feel like I'm sleepwalking."

"Alright, I'll drive."

Cheng Yao opened the car door, got in, and headed straight for Xinjiekou. His own car was still parked at the Yurong Building. After grabbing lunch at Xinjiekou, he returned to campus in the afternoon.

At the school gate, he ran into Liu Hanyue and Wang Churuo, who were just coming back from lunch.

"Hello."

"Did you buy a car?" Wang Churuo asked with a smile. "Boss Cheng, aren't you a bit too low-key? A big boss like you, driving a Mercedes E-Class? Shouldn't you be arriving at school in a Rolls-Royce?"

"One should stay low-key. I'm already this handsome; if I keep acting like a show-off, I'm afraid I'll get beaten up."

"Show-off."

Liu Hanyue chimed in, "Don't listen to his act. He has a McLaren. I found a post on the school forum earlier; someone said they saw him driving it before."

"Really?" Wang Churuo was surprised. They had known Cheng Yao for nearly two months and had no idea he had a car. Being this low-key was unheard of.

Cheng Yao asked with a smile, "The first time we met, I saw someone drop you off at school in a Panamera. Your dad?"

"Yeah."

"Your family background is pretty good, then."

Liu Hanyue retorted, "Compared to your family, it's nothing."

Cheng Yao smiled without replying. Even the base model of a Panamera cost over a million; Liu Hanyue's family must be worth at least ten or twenty million.

"By the way, I took an advertisement for colored contacts. The pay is decent, and it’s at Xinjiekou. Can you accompany me?"

"Have her go with you," Wang Churuo said with a grin. "I'm not going. I have an ad, too... for children's toys..."

"Not bad, you two."

"Hehe, after all, you’re the one paying; we can't let you lose all your money, right?"

"Alright, I'll go with you then."

"Mm."

To be honest, Liu Hanyue would have been shy to go alone, but with Cheng Yao there, she felt much more at ease. She looked up at him, thinking he was really tall. How did it feel like he was getting taller?

"Cheng Yao, did you grow taller?"

"A little, perhaps." Cheng Yao nodded. It could be normal growth, but it was most likely the effect of the Gene Capsule.

"I knew it."

Liu Hanyue looked away. Without realizing it, their relationship with Cheng Yao had become quite close. In the whole class, they were the only ones who got along with him so well. Other girls seemed interested in joining their circle, but for some reason, they couldn't fit in—even the class monitor, Zhou Ziqing, was the same.

"By the way, what happened with that Zhu Huiyang incident?"

Cheng Yao smiled and explained, omitting the part about the bedroom tryst and simply saying the other party had been scammed.

Liu Hanyue furrowed her brows. "Someone from our school?"

"Yeah, a senior. Well, the forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds. I’m heading back to the dorm; I’ll probably go play basketball. See you later."

"With your skills? Forget it."

***

After Cheng Yao left, Liu Hanyue frowned and said, "Is this really okay?"

"Hey, sister, how are you not tempted by such a great guy? I’m actively creating opportunities for you! I wasn't even planning on taking the ad..."

"I just feel... it’s so awkward between us..."

"What's awkward? If you don't want him, why don't you let me have the chance?"

"Fine..."

Liu Hanyue’s eyes darted away, hiding some unspeakable feelings.

Wang Churuo hugged her with a laugh. "I know you. You say you don't like him, but your heart is honest. I feel like Cheng Yao is interested in you, too, but I don't know why he hasn't made a move."

"Why don't you say he's interested in you, too? He’s a regular 'central air conditioner'!"

"Wrong. He and I are true friends. I have a feeling I’m not wrong—he doesn't like me in that way at all, but it’s different with you. Have you seen him touch my hair when he’s sitting in the back?"

Wang Churuo joked, "You're almost bald from him pulling your hair! See, he didn't mess with you—maybe he just thinks your 'steamed buns' are too small. You wouldn't be able to feed the kids."

"I'll kill you!"

"Ah! Hahaha..."

Wang Churuo sighed. Cheng Yao was simply too popular. She didn't have the courage; such a boy put too much pressure on girls. She couldn't understand where those other girls found the nerve.

...

Back at the dorm, Zhu Huiyang looked at Cheng Yao. "Daddy, lend me some money..."

"Good son, get up first."

"Okay, Daddy..."

Wang Wenbo and Zhang Lei burst out laughing. Zhu Huiyang gritted his teeth. "Don't laugh! Wait until it happens to you..."

"Tsk, tsk. When I was in Guangzhou, you were laughing louder than anyone else."

"We're professionals, unless we really can't help it..." Zhu Huiyang retorted sarcastically.

"I'll probably have to rely on you guys to feed me for the next two months. Those few 'rounds' completely emptied me out. Lend me 500, I’m going to go deliver packages."

Cheng Yao was dumbfounded. "Not even playing games anymore?"

"Games? Forget it. I'm going to go work, otherwise I won't even be able to afford breakfast. I'm off."

Cheng Yao transferred 500 over. "Let's go play basketball."

"Let's go."

It was past mid-October, and the weather was cooling down. The basketball court was getting busier.

Cheng Yao teamed up with a few others, including some classmates from Class 2.

Zhou Yikun from Class 2 asked, "There's a campus basketball tournament. Are you joining?"

"Not joining, no interest." Wang Wenbo shook his head.

"Why didn't you ask me?" Cheng Yao asked curiously.

Zhou Yikun’s mouth twitched. He admitted Cheng Yao was decent at basketball, especially in terms of stamina, but could he stop fouling? It was as if he hadn't grown up watching *Slam Dunk*, but *Basketball Fire*. If you wanted to learn skills, you had to watch *Basketball Fire* and Jay Chou’s *Kung Fu Dunk*; the NBA was just for the spectacle.

Cheng Yao wasn't pleased. He grabbed the ball, drove to the hoop, and executed a beautiful dunk.

The girls watching from the sidelines were stunned. As the "campus heartthrob" of the School of Economics, Cheng Yao had not only taken first place in the Top Ten Singers competition, but his looks were also top-tier. His fame had already spread throughout the campus.