Prince charming, your persona has collapsed!
Chapter 995 - 422: Empress in the Palace

The father and son don't often meet, so there's indeed a lot to talk about. Zhou Guobin didn't ask much about emotions and instead inquired about Zhou Yuwen's career. During the New Year, he said writing novels earned him millions, which was enough to shock his parents. Now, less than two months later, he said he started a company and sold it for sixty million.

This son, whom they've raised for eighteen years, never seemed extraordinary. How come in less than a year, the changes are so drastic?

Zhou Yuwen chuckled, saying it must be the excellent genes he inherited from his father.

Zhou Guobin rolled his eyes at him, saying, "Stop buttering me up."

"Let's hear the truth, did you really get sixty million? Don't let them fool you." The old father was concerned about this, even entertaining the idea that someone might be sabotaging him.

Well, considering the vice position in a small town isn't worth sixty million.

Yet, Zhou Guobin still had some worries.

Listening to this, Zhou Yuwen couldn't help but laugh, saying, "How is that possible? The money was transferred straight to my account. Look, Old Zhou, you haven't seen big money yet. Let me show you."

Zhou Yuwen said while opening his mobile banking app. In 2014, with Alipay's launch, major banks had already started online banking services.

Zhou Yuwen, having never seen so much money, was notified by Baidu to check his account. Seeing all those zeros in his bank account, he couldn't help but look repeatedly.

Sometimes, before going to bed, he'd check again, feeling it's too unreal, yet very real indeed. The funds amounted to sixty million, plus his fifty million investment in stocks.

Zhou Yuwen's personal assets now reached one hundred and ten million.

Among this, twenty million was placed in large-denomination certificates of deposit.

With these super large certificates now, barely able to secure five percent interest, it's unimaginable in a few years.

A twenty million certificate can yield a one million interest annually.

Then with the remaining ninety million, Zhou Yuwen would invest in stocks, gold, and virtual coins.

As for real estate, Zhou Yuwen would surely invest, but he preferred leveraged investments, paying only a small down payment to leverage more funds.

Zhou Yuwen proudly placed the phone in front of Zhou Guobin, laughingly saying, "Check out the number of zeros."

Zhou Guobin, having never seen so much money either, looked at the balance in Zhou Yuwen's account and his son's proud expression, unable to hold back a smile.

It seems his son has truly grown up.

Next, Zhou Guobin asked what plans he had for the sixty million and why he sold the company. "Some friends at home said if you didn't sell it, you could still develop it yourself."

Zhou Yuwen told Zhou Guobin he planned to do something else but would forgo the delivery business since such companies exploit the lower social strata.

"I certainly don't enjoy doing that. If possible, I'd prefer to do things that benefit the public without affecting my earnings. Didn't Fan Zhongyan say, 'Concern yourself first with the world's troubles and enjoy later?'."

"Though my ideological awakening isn't that high, it's not far off either."

Zhou Guobin nodded, speaking to Zhou Yuwen in a tone he had never used before, "You have truly grown up."

While Zhou Yuwen and his father had a rare heartfelt talk in the study, Yang Lijuan and the others arrived at a nearby mall. Along the way, Yang Lijuan thought, no wonder men like having several wives; the feeling indeed is good.

Not to mention what happened at the mall, it started right out the door.

Jiang Xinyi, eager to show herself off, blocked Yang Lijuan, saying, "Auntie, if you're going to the market, I'll have my driver take you. My car is spacious and comfortable."

Su Qing, who naturally disliked Jiang Xinyi, directly said, "Oh, your car is so big, and now is rush hour. The supermarket entrance surely will be jammed; sitting in our car is more convenient."

Zheng Yanyan held Yang Lijuan's other arm, saying, "Yes, auntie, come in our car. We can chat with you too. How nice!"

"When we get to the mall, I'll have the driver take the car away, and when we're done shopping, I'll have him bring it back," Jiang Xinyi eagerly said.

Yang Lijuan felt it was too troublesome. Besides, from the bottom of her heart, she favored Su Qing and Zheng Yanyan more. Yang Lijuan thought either of these two girls would make a suitable daughter-in-law.

Even the one behind, Tao Tian, was acceptable, but Jiang Xinyi...

She was indeed a bit older, and the impression she just gave Yang Lijuan wasn't too good.

So at this moment, Yang Lijuan smiled and said, "Oh, that would be too troublesome, girl, and bother your driver."

Jiang Lijuan wanted to say it's no trouble and only right, but before she could speak, Yang Lijuan smiled and said, "I think it's better to take Su's car. Mainly your car is too high-end; I've never sat in one, so I'm afraid I wouldn't be used to it. A small car is quite comfortable."

"Yes, auntie, small cars are indeed more comfortable. Those that are like vans, even I don't feel comfortable. You know, for us small households, if we accidentally dirty someone else's car, we couldn't afford to compensate, could we?" Zheng Yanyan quickly added.