Everyday Romance After Becoming a Billionaire

"Hey, you can sleep here tonight. That bed’s an antique from the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Pretty good treatment for you, right?"

"The Wanli era? Doesn’t that mean this bed has... seen a lot of people off?"

"You..." Liu Piaopiao reached out, about to pinch this ’coward,’ but then drew her hand back, speechless. "What’s there to be afraid of? Seriously." She rolled her eyes, then swayed her ample hips as she walked to the bedside to arrange the pillow and covers for him.

"Sister Piaopiao, let me ask you something. As the national women’s swordsmanship champion, you must be pretty slick with a sword, right? Hiss... Ouch, ouch, ouch, that hurts."

Liu Piaopiao gave his arm a hard pinch. "You’re the slick one." She shot him a reproachful glance, then smoothed down the curve of her cheongsam. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she crossed her left leg over her right and adjusted the slit of her dress. She tilted her head with a smile and said, "Weizi is my daughter. Of course she knows our Spirit Sword Mountain Sect’s Swordsmanship. And she’s exceptionally talented—fast, precise, and ruthless! What’s wrong, scared?"

Her seductive eyes curved into crescents as she beamed at Su Ran.

"What do I have to be scared of? I was just asking. By the way, why did you say she’s going to inherit the Spirit Sword Mountain Sect, and not you?"

"Me? If it were handed to me, I’d just have to hand it to Weizi anyway. Might as well give it directly to her. Alright, you should get some sleep. I’m heading back."

"Goodnight, Sister Piaopiao."

"Such a good boy. Rest early."

Su Ran watched Liu Piaopiao’s graceful figure descend the stairs.

’Hmph. So she can wield a sword too,’ Su Ran sighed and shook his head. He glanced out the window and saw Shan Weizi’s well-proportioned, lovely silhouette reflected in the window across the way.

’DING! Goddess Authority report is as follows:’

Name: Shan Weizi

Age: 18

Height: 171cm

Hobbies: Extensive

Figure: A stunner in Hanfu

Secret: Slender Gold Script (homophone)

Evaluation: A rising star of Wu School Painting, the future Sect Leader of the Spirit Sword Mountain Sect

Remark: Cherish this line of work.

"..."

Su Ran was quite speechless. ’Why is every woman who shows up around me so ridiculously incredible?’

’Aina is from the Western Regions (identity unknown). If I don’t handle our relationship properly, I could easily get dried into a raisin.’

’Xie Yiren is from Miaojiang (identity unknown). If I don’t handle our relationship properly, I could easily get a gu-poison curse placed on me.’

’Xiao Wanqing is alright. At worst, I’d just die beneath her black silk stockings, high heels, and jade-like feet.’

’Liu Jinyu is also fine. The worst that could happen is I’d be smothered to death by her butt.’

’This Shan Weizi is different, though. Her maternal grandfather is the Sect Leader of a whole Sect. If I don’t handle our relationship properly, I could easily become a public enemy of the Martial World.’

"I’m numb to it all."

The next second, the lights in the opposite window went out. Su Ran closed his own window and lay down to rest.

BEEP BEEP BEEP. The notification sound for a novel update.

Senior, Get Down From There! had updated with its latest Chapter: ’Chapter 121: The Peacock Absolutely Does Not Fly Southeast (Extra Chapter for Alliance Leader ’Buddha says do not be arrogant’)’.

’The author’s sneaking their own agenda into this Chapter title.’

The next second, a notification popped up: [Buddha says do not be arrogant has tipped Senior, Get Down From There! 10,000,000 points, becoming this work’s Golden Alliance Leader.] It was accompanied by a message: [This is great. Don’t write anymore.]

"Tch!" Shan Weizi swiped at her screen. BEEP BEEP BEEP. A friend named ’Tong Sisi’ sent a message: [Weizi, have you seen the latest episode of Creation Camp?]

[Sigh, I had too much going on today and forgot. I’ll go watch the replay now.]

Shan Weizi had a wide range of interests. While she didn’t chase celebrities, it was normal for a girl to enjoy this kind of Trainee show. It was mainly because she thought a particularly talented Trainee, ’Lin Che,’ had great vocal skills. Of course, "talented" also implied he wasn’t handsome enough to be an "idol," much to Lin Che’s chagrin.

Shan Weizi had previously heard him sing a song called "Ordinary Road" in the competition. He was really good. ’What a voice,’ she thought. ’It’s just a shame he’s in the wrong place. He should have gone on Super Boy next door.’

For this episode, Shan Weizi fast-forwarded to Lin Che’s singing part. He was still very good. In the post-performance interview, Lin Che mentioned that he used to have a band. For the next round, which would feature special guests, he was going to invite his band members for a reunion and put on a spectacular show. He also added that there was a super-handsome guy in their band.

"A handsome guy?"

Shan Weizi looked at Lin Che. ’If someone with his looks can be the lead singer, how could there possibly be a handsome guy in that band? Impossible.’ Anyway, she’d find out in five days during the next episode.

At the same time, women from all over the country were speculating.

Liu Jinyu: [A handsome guy? I doubt it.]

Xiao Wanqing: [Probably a matter of questionable taste.]

Aina: [If there’s a really handsome guy, one handsomer than Su Ran, then I’ll be impressed!]

Xie Yiren: [Wanna place some bets?]

Su Ran had told them before that he used to be in a band, but they’d only listened casually. Who would do a background check and dig into the details? Besides, Su Ran had already quit, so they never bothered to ask more about it.

...

「The next morning」

The first rays of sunlight filtered through the window of the antique courtyard, shining on Su Ran’s face. He got up, washed his face, made the bed, tidied up the room a bit, and went downstairs. When he reached the backyard, he saw the old master, who called out to him, "Su Ran, come over here."

The two started chatting.

"Su Ran, what’s really going on between you and Weizi?"

"There’s really nothing going on. Sister Piaopiao misunderstood."

"I knew it. Sigh, my daughter-in-law has too much free time on her hands and loves to mess around. She must have put you in a tough spot yesterday."

"Not at all. Sister Piaopiao is a very kind person."

After breakfast, Su Ran prepared to leave. Shan Changqing handed him a painting and said, "Su Ran, you completed your task yesterday, so I should fulfill my promise. What do you think of this painting?"

Su Ran unrolled the scroll. The painting wasn’t of the ’Victorious Fighting Buddha’ after he achieved enlightenment, but of the ’Great Sage Equal to Heaven’ before his rampage in the Heavenly Palace!

The old master said, "What’s so great about the Victorious Fighting Buddha? He used to be a being of flesh and blood, but once he became a Buddha, he was constrained and lost his halo. The Great Sage Equal to Heaven is different. He has flesh and blood, dreams and ambitions. He dares to fight and strive. For the sake of Huaguo Mountain, which he cared for, he dared to battle the heavens! That’s what’s most important!"

Su Ran said, "I understand. Thank you. About the carving...?"

The old master replied, "I’m getting old, and my hands aren’t as strong as they used to be. I have the will to carve, but not the strength. How about this: go find my in-law. He can help you. His carving skills are also top-notch!"

"Your in-law? Who’s that?"

Shan Weizi: "My maternal grandfather!"

Liu Piaopiao: "My dad!"

PFFT...

"Oh, never mind, never mind. I’ll just find someone else. It’s all the same. I wouldn’t want to trouble the Sect Leader. No trouble at all."

Hearing this, Shan Weizi and Liu Piaopiao were quite displeased.

Shan Weizi took a step forward. "Su Ran, are you looking down on my grandfather?"

Su Ran took a step back to the right. "No, no, I wouldn’t dare."

Liu Piaopiao took a step forward. "You have a problem with my dad? Are you looking down on Spirit Sword Mountain?"

Blocked on both sides and cornered against a wall, Su Ran said, "I really didn’t mean it like that! I just think that your grandfather, your dad... he’s a busy man with sect affairs. It wouldn’t be right for him to exhaust his time and energy on an outsider like me, right?"

Shan Weizi said, "I already told my grandfather you need a carving done."

Su Ran asked, "Why are you suddenly helping me?"

"Isn’t it because..." Shan Weizi moved closer, stood on her tiptoes, and whispered in his ear, "Golden Alliance Leader!"

"Alright then. I’ll contact a truck driver to transport the wood to Lingzhou, and I’ll go meet your grandfather in person. Uh... Old Master, how much for this painting?"

"No need, no need. Just consider it my housewarming gift to you. Just take it. I’m not taking any money for it anyway. As for whether Sect Leader Liu will charge you, that I don’t know."

"Okay then, thank you. I have to rush to the airport, so I’ll be taking my leave now. Sister Piaopiao, I’ll come visit you all again next time."

Liu Piaopiao gave a knowing smile. "Weizi, see Su Ran out."

"Okay."