[Host has picked up a worn-out student ID card, triggering a special system reward. Awarding 86% of the shares of Qinhuang Sunlight Noble Private Middle School. The share transfer certificate has been placed in the woven bag. Please retrieve it at your convenience.]

Hearing the sudden notification in his mind, Fang Chenyi was a little stunned. ’Did I hear that right? The system said it rewarded me with a private elementary school? And I’m supposed to be the principal??’

’Emm... what kind of weird move is this, System?’

He shook his head helplessly. ’Who would’ve thought... I’d actually become a principal one day. Heh heh, should I fulfill that old dream I had back when I was a student? I’ll change the school schedule to classes on Saturday and Sunday, with Monday through Friday off. Heh heh.’

Of course, Fang Chenyi was just daydreaming. He would never actually do something that would lead students astray.

Shaking his head, he didn’t dwell on it and went back to collecting his scraps.

After checking the last trash can, Fang Chenyi happily rode his golden bicycle back to the villa. He took a nice, comfortable shower, then contentedly wrapped his arms around his girl and went to sleep.

「Early the next morning.」

Fang Chenyi was woken up by Bai Menghan.

He groggily rubbed his sleepy eyes and looked at Bai Menghan, who was already fully dressed. "What’s up, Xiao Hanhan? Don’t you have the next couple of days off? Why aren’t you sleeping in?"

Hearing Fang Chenyi’s words, Bai Menghan became a little fidgety. She opened her mouth, then said in a small voice:

"Chenyi, um, my parents found out about us. They just called and said they want to meet you. They want me to bring you home for a visit when I have time~"

"Oh, is that all— What?! Uh... you’re saying my future father-in-law wants to meet me?? Then I’ve got to prepare properly!"

Fang Chenyi, who had been half-asleep just a moment ago, shot out of bed the instant he heard his future father-in-law wanted to meet him.

Then, under Bai Menghan’s astonished gaze, he bolted into the bathroom and started washing up.

Seeing this, Bai Menghan, who had also been feeling a bit nervous, couldn’t help but find it funny.

"What are you in such a hurry for? They didn’t say we have to go back today. Besides, even if we do, there’s no rush. My parents’ house isn’t close to the city, but it’s only a little over two hours by car at most. If you decide to go today, we have plenty of time to leave after lunch."

From the bathroom, Fang Chenyi spoke indistinctly around the toothbrush in his mouth to Bai Menghan behind him:

"Are you kidding me?! This is my first time meeting my future in-laws. I can’t go empty-handed! I have to prepare some gifts!"

Hearing this, Bai Menghan huffed and started to complain:

"Hmph, you have the nerve to say that. Look at you, knowing to buy gifts now that you’re visiting my family. But when I went to your place, why didn’t you tell me in advance! I didn’t buy anything because of you. What must your father and mother think of me!"

He grabbed a towel to dry his face, a wide grin on his face as he spoke:

"How can that be the same? You’re their daughter-in-law. Even if you don’t buy anything, my parents are happy just to have you there. It’s different for me. I’m the one who stole their precious daughter. I have to make a good impression. Alright, alright, just tell our parents that we’ll be back this afternoon."

After saying that, Fang Chenyi grabbed his phone and walked towards the living room.

Behind him, Bai Menghan’s pretty face flushed red. She scoffed, "Pah, you rogue! Who are ’our’ parents? You haven’t even had breakfast yet. Where are you going?"

As her words fell, Fang Chenyi’s laughter floated back. "Heh heh, to prepare gifts for our parents, of course!"

Setting aside Bai Menghan, who was now on her phone telling her mother they’d be home in the afternoon, let’s turn our attention to Fang Chenyi.

The weather had been a bit hot lately, so he just threw on a short-sleeved shirt and headed out the villa’s main door.

While opening the door of his Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, he called Wei Yilong.

BEEP BEEP BEEP...

The phone rang for a long time before the call connected. The sound on the other end seemed a bit noisy.

"I say, what the hell are you doing this early in the morning, Yilong?"

"I’m arranging a meeting with the construction company about the renovations. What’s up, my boss!"

Fang Chenyi was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the guy to be out discussing business so early in the morning. He really was dedicated. ’Looks like I made the right choice in entrusting the new company to him.’

He shook his head helplessly. "Never mind then. I was originally hoping you could help me brainstorm what to buy."

"Buy stuff? What kind of stuff do you need my advice for?"

Wei Yilong asked quizzically, flipping through some draft plans he was about to use.

Hearing Wei Yilong’s question, Fang Chenyi replied nervously, "Hey, um, I’m going to your sister-in-law’s house this afternoon. It’s my first visit, and I don’t know what gifts to buy."

When Wei Yilong heard this, he slapped his thigh. "Ha! What’s the big deal? That’s easy. How about this, boss: just go to our place and grab a truckload of spicy sticks!"

Fang Chenyi rolled his eyes in exasperation. ’Give my future father-in-law spicy sticks on my first visit? What the hell? Only a moron like him could come up with that...’

"Sigh, forget it, forget it. Just get back to your project. You’re just a kid who doesn’t even have a girlfriend. Why the hell did I even ask you?"

He was about to hang up as he spoke.

But on the other end, Wei Yilong chuckled. "Heh heh, look at you, boss, why are you getting so worked up? What’s wrong with spicy sticks? They go great with rice and with drinks. But boss, let me tell you, this first visit is extremely important. I suggest you buy a lot of gifts. Think about it: if you buy one thing, your father-in-law might not like it. But if you buy ten things, or a hundred things, there’s bound to be one or two things he’ll like, right?"

Fang Chenyi, who had been about to scold him again, found himself nodding in agreement after hearing the second part of what Wei Yilong said. ’Yeah, the guy actually has a point.’

"Alright then. I’ll get a lot!"

After saying that, Fang Chenyi hung up, started the Lamborghini, and drove straight toward Baida Square.

「Nearly four hours later.」

Fang Chenyi walked out of Baida Square empty-handed.

But even though his hands were empty, a faint smile played on his lips.

"Boss, the truck is loaded. Should we head out now?"

He glanced back at a large cargo truck parked nearby, its container door now closed. Fang Chenyi nodded in satisfaction.

"Let’s go. Wait for me to get my car from the underground garage. First, follow me and we’ll drop the things off at Century Garden. Then, after lunch, we’ll make a trip to Qinglong County."

[To be continued...]

PS: Folks, can you guess what gifts Old Fang bought this time?!