"After a busy day, I really do feel a bit hungry!" Fang Jueyu, who was lying on the sofa and nearly falling asleep, suddenly heard the sound of his stomach growling. It was then that he realized he hadn't eaten anything all day.
On the coffee table in the living room, there was an advanced-looking smart phone. After fiddling with it for a while, Fang Jueyu finally managed to find the number for the head chef, who was in charge of his daily meals, and he dialed it.
"Hello, Mr. Fang, how may I assist you?"
"Uh... I'm feeling a bit hungry. Could I trouble you to make me something to eat?" he said, somewhat embarrassed.
"It's no trouble at all, Mr. Fang! Serving you is our job!" the head chef responded cheerfully. After all, these chefs were earning 100,000 yuan a month while doing relatively easy work.
Each chef had their specialty, so most of the time, they weren't very busy. With such a high salary and such a low workload, their sole aim was to provide the best service possible for Fang Jueyu.
"Mr. Fang, what would you like to eat? Whatever you desire, we can make it!"
"That's quite the bold claim. What if I wanted to eat whale meat?" Fang Jueyu said casually, not intending to make things difficult for the chef.
"And how would you like the whale meat prepared, Mr. Fang?"
"Wait, you can actually get that?" Fang Jueyu thought. No matter how rich he was, whale meat would be impossible to procure on short notice, right?
"Mr. Fang, your ten private cargo planes make weekly trips around the world to ensure you have the freshest and finest ingredients. As a matter of fact, we just stocked a fresh piece of whale meat in the cold storage yesterday. If you'd like, I can have someone prepare it for you right away!"
"Wow, impressive!" Fang Jueyu rolled his eyes. It really seemed like money could accomplish anything. Using ten private jets just for grocery deliveries—could there be anything more extravagant?
"Hehe, I was just kidding. I'll have a bowl of noodles instead. Eating too much at night isn't good for digestion," Fang Jueyu said sheepishly, not daring to ask for anything else.
Who knows, if he asked for dinosaur meat, they might even tell him they had a cloning facility and had already cloned dinosaurs, and then ask him how he'd like it prepared.
"Don't go overboard. Just add a little seafood and some veggies."
"Understood, Mr. Fang. We'll have it delivered to you within twenty minutes!"
Fang Jueyu quickly hung up the phone. Was life for the rich always this insane?
Covered in sweat after a busy day, Fang Jueyu decided to take a shower. The bathtub, which was the size of a swimming pool, made him hesitate for a moment, feeling a bit uneasy in such a large space.
"Could there be cameras hidden somewhere?" he wondered shamelessly.
"Rest assured, host. There are no surveillance devices here. You can bathe in peace!" The voice of Xiao Yi suddenly rang in his ears. Since Xiao Yi had merged with Fang Jueyu, it could sense whatever odd thoughts were running through his mind.
"No one would think you're mute if you kept quiet!" Fang Jueyu muttered.
This was the most comfortable bath he had ever taken. For some reason, after the bath, he felt refreshed, and even the sleepiness he had felt earlier faded away.
"Host, the water contains a large amount of active minerals, similar to those found in hot springs. It's very beneficial for the body!"
"Isn't that a bit too much?" Fang Jueyu thought it was a bit of a waste. Being wealthy was fine, but some unnecessary expenses weren't just a waste of money—they were a waste of society's resources.
"I need to get Sister Xiaoying to help me get rid of all these pointless luxuries tomorrow!" Fang Jueyu thought to himself.
Just after his bath, the noodles he had requested were delivered by a young man, the head chef's son. Though young, he seemed diligent and capable.
"Mr. Fang, here are your noodles!" He handed over a box. "It has an automatic heat retention function, so enjoy your meal!"
"Thank you. It's late, so head back and rest," Fang Jueyu thanked him, taking the box back to his room.
"This... this is what you call 'a little seafood'?" Fang Jueyu was stunned when he opened the takeout box. The noodles were indeed noodles, and the vegetables were vegetables, but back home, when he had seafood noodles, it was usually just some shrimp or scallops.
However, in this basin-sized bowl of noodles, there was a king crab, an Australian lobster, and a few abalones. Were they serious?
"Did they irrigate the rice for these noodles with 1982 Château Lafite?" Fang Jueyu thought, his imagination running wild.
"Whatever, let's just eat!" He felt that his increased physical fitness had also boosted his appetite. He might actually be able to finish this huge bowl of noodles.
Sure enough, the dish lived up to the reputation of a top-class chef. Despite the simple preparation, the aroma of the broth was irresistible. Fang Jueyu picked up his chopsticks and began devouring the meal, managing to eat the entire bowl, broth and all.
"Burp~" Fang Jueyu let out a loud burp, using the lobster claw to pick his teeth. "If I keep living like this, I'm going to be ruined."
"Hmm? It's 10 o'clock!" Fang Jueyu glanced at the time. Watching Xin Yu's livestream at 10 PM had become a habit of his, and there had been many nights where her singing lulled him to sleep.
A top-of-the-line computer was already set up in his master bedroom. He didn't know what kind of graphics card or CPU it had, but the boot-up speed was the fastest he had ever seen, and the system's smoothness could probably make any gaming experience flawless!
Sure enough, Xin Yu had started streaming right on time. Thanks to Fang Jueyu, her follower count had skyrocketed from 50,000 to 1.27 million, and her pure singing voice had attracted many genuine fans.
"Warm welcome to VIP level 10 user 'Lin Shen Jian Lu' entering Xin Yu's livestream room!"
Fang Jueyu's appearance caused an uproar in the previously calm chat.
"He's here! He's here! Boss Lu is here! Big guy, do you need a henchman? One that speaks human language!"
"Hahaha, I knew Boss Lu would come to watch Xin Yu's stream tonight! I've been waiting all night, and he finally showed up!"
"Boss Lu's army is here to propose."
"What's going on above? Five cents is an insult to Boss Lu's net worth! It should at least be five bucks, right?"
"Boss Lu, are you checking out rooms tonight? We're all following your lead!"
"You're here?" Xin Yu asked with a playful smile, ignoring the other comments. This mysterious tycoon had not only dropped a million in gifts on her, but had also brought in so many viewers, significantly boosting her earnings.
"Hahaha, were you waiting for me?" Fang Jueyu typed in VIP font.
"66666, Boss Lu's starting to flirt!"
"Boss Lu, I'm available! I'm 168 cm tall, double E, and I've got everything you like!"
"Slick Boss Lu, flirting online!"
"555555~ My dear Xin Yu is about to fall into Boss Lu's clutches. I need some peace and quiet!"
"Hi, I'm Jingjing. What do you need?"
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"Of course! You're my golden benefactor! What song would you like to hear?" Guo Xinyu joked, completely ignoring the chat.
"Same as always, sing whatever you like. I'll just listen quietly."
Fang Jueyu lay on his bed, closed his eyes, and began to relax to her singing.
Suddenly, a slightly embarrassing thought crossed his mind—what kind of person was Xin Yu, really?
He was already a moderator in her chat, so he boldly sent her a private message: "Xin Yu, can I get your contact information?"
After sending it, Fang Jueyu felt his face flush. This was the first time he had done something like this, and it was even more nerve-wracking than confessing to someone.
"She won't think I'm trying to take advantage of my wealth, right?" Fang Jueyu thought anxiously.
Moments later, Xin Yu replied: "Alright, my WeChat ID is xxxxxxxx. But don't get any funny ideas!"
"Nice!" Fang Jueyu snapped his fingers in excitement and immediately sent a friend request.
Whether it was the magic of Xin Yu's singing or just how tired he was, Fang Jueyu soon drifted off into a deep sleep...