Five years later, Ye Chen’s private restaurant, Linxian Inn, had opened its sixth branch in Capital City, and his food empire was beginning to take shape.
Ye Chen had finally managed to buy a luxury villa in the provincial city, all through his own efforts and the money he had earnestly earned.
Ahem, the house next to Ye Chen’s villa happened to belong to He Tiantian.
However, Ye Chen had worked hard and earned his money to buy his mansion with his own two feet.
As for He Tiantian, she got her housing by following Second Young Master Jin on a trip to the African savanna and helping him bag a number of fine catches.
As a reward, Second Young Master Jin simply picked out a nice villa from the first batch of real estate developed by his family in the provincial city and gave it to her.
Of course, He Tiantian’s reward was also a result of her own efforts.
After all, not everyone can achieve "every arrow hits its mark" and ensure the prey’s hide remains intact while shooting it down.
The most important point was that during their time in Africa, He Tiantian had also saved Second Young Master Jin’s life.
"...Little He is simply a divine figure, back when I was kidnapped by local insurgents, the government troops and bodyguards were helpless, but it was Little He who approached unnoticed, with a swift motion..."
After returning to his homeland, whether Second Young Master Jin was still unsettled or overly excited, he would grab anyone familiar and talk about his harrowing day in Africa.
In his stories, "He Tian," the little sidekick among the wealthy second-generation, had become an expert who descended from the heavens with exceptional martial arts skills.
Except for those who had witnessed He Tiantian’s martial arts for themselves, almost no one believed Second Young Master Jin’s words.
It felt impossible, after all—they weren’t filming a movie; did they really think just anyone could be a war wolf?
But then, seeing Second Young Master Jin not only provide a villa but also actively help "He Tian" with business introductions, and hearing him affectionately and respectfully call him "brother" when talking about this little sidekick...
Anyone could detect the warmth and respect in his tone.
People began to quietly doubt: Could it be that Second Young Master Jin hadn’t lied or exaggerated, and that young man named "He Tian" truly had great abilities?
...He Tiantian gained new clients.
And everyone who had contact with her and personally experienced her various "divine skills" would sincerely give a thumbs up—she was indeed impressive!
He Tiantian gradually became the most unique presence in the circle of the wealthy second generation.
Her family background was ordinary, she lacked impressive academic and professional credentials, and she wasn’t proud or haughty; rather, she flattered and ingratiated herself with the many second generation.
Yet they all considered her the most powerful aide and a trump card to be played at crucial moments.
Of course, the industries He Tiantian could dominate were limited to food, drink, and entertainment.
Other skills related to more serious industries were all beyond He Tiantian’s capabilities.
However, it didn’t matter, since the second-generation folks were all about eating, drinking, and having fun, and they were very happy to have a "little sidekick" who could excel in these areas.
The only person who was unhappy about this was the male lead, Ye Chen.
As He Tiantian became more and more integrated into the circle of the wealthy second generation, Ye Chen, following Su Wenyuan, had personally witnessed his cousin’s divine skills—
Archery, achieving "Hundred-step Piercing," every arrow hits its mark!
Horse riding, rapid and varied displays!
Martial arts, climbing and moving with "Superb Artistic Achievement"!
Even the gambling skills not recognized by Hua Country, He Tiantian was self-taught and helped the second-generation flex in the Gambling City!
Excluding the obviously not-so-legal gambling skills, whether it was archery, horse riding, or martial arts, these could actually lead to a more formal, stable job.
Especially since Ye Chen had made his fortune and had extra money, he discussed with He Tiantian, "Xiao Tian, how about we invest in opening an archery range or a martial arts school?"
An institute training such specialties would, at least, be a serious business.
Ye Chen really didn’t want his cousin to hang around with a bunch of second-generation kids every day like a hooligan.
At first, Ye Chen was worried that his dear cousin would learn bad habits or be dazzled by luxury.
Later, Ye Chen started to fear that his cousin was too good at having fun and might lead others astray!
Sigh, he was now like an annoying old father, endlessly worried about that little rascal "He Tian."
When his cousin was young and not engaged in proper activities, Ye Chen worried he might take the wrong path and not be able to fend for himself.
Later, with so-called "cuts," his cousin managed to acquire two or three properties, three or four luxury cars, and his bank account surpassed seven figures in just a few years.