The next day.

At the breakfast table.

Martial Saint didn't seem very hungry and barely ate. He kept looking up at the guy across from him, about to speak but hesitated. Finally, he couldn't hold back and spoke up.

"Jiang Chen, can we discuss something?"

Jiang Chen had actually noticed the kid's unusual behavior earlier but pretended not to see.

Priorities can't be reversed.

A child is just a child.

No matter how mature, they can't have a complete understanding of right and wrong like an adult. If given too much attention, they might develop a self-centered habit, becoming spoilt.

"Let's hear it."

"Can you lend me some money?"

It was a bit awkward to ask for a favor. The kid's voice softened, losing some of its bravado.

"What do you need the money for?"

Jiang Chen asked naturally. It takes courage to talk about money; as long as you're alive, where would you not need money?

But it seemed Martial Saint didn't really need it, having food and drink served to him, and even visiting top-tier celebrities.

"I want to buy a phone."

Li Shuru continued eating her breakfast silently, staying quiet like Duanmu Liuli.

"Want to contact your sister? You can borrow your sister Duanmu's phone."

Martial Saint couldn't hold it in any longer, "Jiang Chen, why are you so stingy? I'm borrowing, not asking for it, and I promise I'll pay you back."

"You still haven't paid me back for the dinner you said you'd treat last time."

Martial Saint was suddenly at a loss, never expecting someone who lived in such a nice house to be so stingy.

But under the eaves, one must lower their head; a real man doesn't care about momentary success or failure.

"You lend me money to buy a phone, and I'll pay it back together."

The kid still understood the concept of enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens.

"If you need a phone, just ask your sister Duanmu."

Jiang Chen was principled.

Lan father and Lan mother hadn't educated this kid well. Now that he was in Jiang Chen's hands, he had a certain responsibility, if only for Lan Peizhi's sake.

First, he had to make the kid understand: be responsible for your own actions and bear the consequences; not the whole world grants all your wishes.

If you get everything you want, how will you learn gratitude?

"How can I post on my Moments using her phone?"

Martial Saint said urgently.

"Moments?"

Jiang Chen was taken aback, not understanding, "You want to buy a phone just to post on your Moments?"

"Yeah."

Martial Saint nodded immediately, not hiding his intentions anymore.

Jiang Chen found it amusing.

What kind of Moments would need such urgency, making the kid lower his pride and humbly ask for a favor?

"What do you want to post on your Moments? I can use my phone to log into your account and post it for you."

"I want to post a photo with Pei Yunxi."

"..."

Jiang Chen understood.

So that's how it was.

The vanity and desire to show off inherent in human nature.

But it makes sense.

Not just a kid; anyone who took a photo with Pei Yunxi would want the whole world to know.

It's like a fishing enthusiast.

If they caught a big fish, they wouldn't just go home; they'd at least stroll around with it for a few hours.

Thinking about it that way.

It really is urgent.

The kid might have been pondering this all night, possibly not sleeping well.

If he couldn't publicly announce it and enjoy the envious, admiring, and awe-filled looks, what's the difference between having and not having a photo?

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, thinking the reason was quite sufficient, "I'll call your sister later to ask for her approval. If she agrees, I'll lend you the money."

"Oh, come on!"

Martial Saint blurted out, "For such a trivial thing, you need to get approval? Are you even a man?"

"Pfft."

Li Shuru, who had been silently listening to the conversation, couldn't help but laugh. She then picked up her milk and apologized: "Go on."

What a lovely morning show.

Jiang Chen looked at Martial Saint, calmly, "When asking someone for a favor, you need to have the right attitude."

Yep.

He really knows how to take advantage.

Immediately putting on airs.

Martial Saint's expression shifted repeatedly. Perhaps learning a lesson from almost being stranded on the streets, he couldn't muster the defiance to stand up, pound the table, and shout, "I am the master of my fate," instead choosing to bide his time, swallowing his pride, and said reluctantly, "Fine, go ahead and ask my sister."

"What time is it now?"

Jiang Chen took a paper towel from the table, wiped his mouth, and then turned to Li Shuru, "You really don't need me to go with you?"

"Haven't you already arranged it?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Alright, take your time eating."

Seeing him get up, Martial Saint immediately asked, "Where are you going?"

"To work. Do well."

After saying this, Jiang Chen left.

Martial Saint watched him leave, helplessly, gloomily, feeling so easily handled.

He is still a child, after all.

Li Shuru spoke up, "How about you come out with me today?"

Martial Saint looked at her.

"Where to?"

"Disney. I assume you've never been there, right?"

Disney.

Martial Saint's spirits lifted; he hadn't been there but had heard of it—very popular.

"I have no money."

Li Shuru couldn't help but laugh.

This rebellious teenager, despite everything, still has some principles.

"You don't need to spend money."

"How could that be? I saw online, a ticket costs several hundred."

"A ticket does cost several hundred, but we don't need tickets."

No tickets needed?

Does she take him for a three-year-old?

"Is Disney owned by your family or something?"

Martial Saint mumbled softly, but she heard him anyway.

"It's not owned by me, but it's his asset."

Li Shuru gestured towards the door, where Boss Jiang had already exited.

The shape of his mouth turned into an "o" in astonishment.

Then his face twisted.

"Unbelievably stingy!"

East Sea Disney.

No matter when, it's always packed with people.

The long queue at the entrance waiting to go in made the scenes from the internet come to life.

"Wow, there really are so many people."

Driving, Li Shuru glanced at him, then said to Duanmu Liuli, "You guys play first; I'll come find you later."

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