Tiancheng Group had just bought the land when the official announcement arrived.
"President Li, did you know the inside story in advance?"
"President Li, you really have vision."
"I told you—President Li's decisions can't be wrong."
The shareholders who had been questioning Li Li moments ago instantly changed their tune, fawning over him.
Li Li laughed heartily. "All right, let's discuss how to develop this land."
At that moment every shareholder understood: the era of Tiancheng Group had arrived.
Only Li Li knew that the true architect of this era was not himself, but Ye Chen…
Weekend. Ye Chen was sitting at home doing homework.
Suddenly a commotion erupted outside.
Ye Chen frowned.
Just then he saw a crowd standing at the gate.
Xu Liang was at the front.
He said to the adults, "Uncles and aunties, this is Ye Chen's home."
Mother Ye, who was cooking, panicked when she saw the group at the door.
Did Little Ye get into trouble outside?
"Are you Ye Chen's mother?"
"We're parents of Ye Chen's classmates."
The moment she heard that, Mother Ye was certain her son had caused trouble.
"I'm Ye Chen's mother. If our Little Ye did something wrong, please don't be upset."
Mother Ye was truly frightened.
So many parents—men and women—had come looking for Ye Chen.
How big a mess had her son made for them to show up at the door?
"Actually, we're…"
At that moment Ye Chen walked out.
"Mom, is someone looking for me?"
Seeing him, Mother Ye pulled him behind her.
Father Ye also hurried out at the noise.
Mother Ye drew Ye Chen aside. "Ye Chen, did you get into trouble outside?"
Ye Chen scratched his head. "No way!"
"If not, why are they all here?"
Remembering the large sum Ye Chen had earned recently, Qi Ma felt even more uneasy.
She whispered, "Son, if you did something wrong, tell Mom. I'd rather take you to turn yourself in than let these parents beat you up."
Ye Chen: "…"
Some real mother—ready to ship me off just like that.
"Mom, I really didn't do anything. Can we at least ask what's going on?"
With that, Ye Chen stepped forward.
"Uncles and aunties, I'm Ye Chen. What can I do for you?"
"Oh, so this is Ye Chen—so energetic."
"I'm Xu Liang's mother."
"I'm Zhang Yu's mother."
"I'm Duan Xiaoqing's father."
…The group introduced themselves one after another.
Ye Chen was bewildered.
Why were his classmates' parents here?
"We came specially to thank you."
"Exactly—our Zhang Yu's grades shot up, and when I asked, it was all because of your tutoring."
"Our Duan Xiaoqing used to barely make a second-tier University; now a first-tier is no problem."
"Our Zhang Yu couldn't even get into any University, but after the Mock Exam his score is enough for a second-tier—we really don't know how to thank you."
Only then did Qi Ma breathe a sigh of relief.
Looks like she wouldn't have to sacrifice her kin and drag her son to the police station.
These people were here to thank him.
Mother Ye's face broke into a smile.
"So you came to thank Ye Chen."
"You're too kind—why bring gifts?"
Each of them carried presents.
They were only fruit and supplements.
After all, they were fellow parents; they just wanted to show gratitude for Ye Chen helping their children improve.
They knew anything too valuable Ye Chen wouldn't accept.
Ye Chen felt a bit embarrassed. "Uncles and aunties, we're classmates—helping one another with studies is natural."
"That won't do. The National Higher Education Entrance Examination is the most important thing. You raised our kids' scores so much; we have to thank you in person."
Ye Chen looked at these enthusiastic parents, completely at a loss.
"Actually, it's all the students' own hard work," he said modestly.
This time most of the class's scores had improved significantly.
Of course, a few hadn't risen.
Ye Chen had only helped them see the light; if they didn't strive themselves, no one could help—unless they had a system like Ye Chen.
Unfortunately, who could be as lucky as Ye Chen?
"But without you, how could our children have improved?"
"Exactly—it's just a token of our feelings; you must accept it."
With that they placed fruit, supplements, chickens, crabs and other food in the room.
Ye Chen had no choice; the parents dumped the goods and left, giving him no chance to refuse.
"All right, we've shown our thanks—let's not disturb Ye Chen's studies any longer."
They came quickly and left just as fast.
After setting the gifts down they all departed.
Mother Ye watched them go with a sigh.
"My, the boy's grown up and made good. In the past when parents came it was always about fights."
"Yeah, I remember first grade—he stuffed a caterpillar into a girl's pencil case and made her cry; her parents came knocking."
"And second grade when he broke a boy's arm—we apologized forever."
Father Ye and Mother Ye sighed at the memories.
Ye Chen: "Was I really that naughty? I don't remember."
Mother Ye: "Honestly, I was ready—if you'd committed a crime I'd have taken you straight to turn yourself in."
Ye Chen said wryly, "Mom, you're quite ready to sacrifice your kin."
"Of course—better than getting beaten up. Imagine all these parents coming—if something big happened we couldn't afford compensation. Better you go inside—free meals, safety, security—perfect."
Ye Chen: "…Some real mother."
After breakfast, Xia Yingluo's call came.
Ye Chen and Xia Yingluo headed together to the bus stop for the Amusement Park.
They boarded the bus; there was one empty seat, so Ye Chen let Xia Yingluo take it.
Ye Chen stood beside her, looking down at her.
Feeling his hot gaze, Xia Yingluo's cheeks flamed red.
"Why are you staring at me?" she asked, blushing.
Ye Chen smiled. "Because you're beautiful."
Hearing that, her face turned even redder.
Just then a pregnant woman and an auntie carrying supermarket bags boarded.
Xia Yingluo stood up, glancing at the pregnant woman, then at the auntie.
The auntie looked sturdy, striding briskly with two full bags.
Xia Yingluo said to the pregnant woman, "Please take my seat."
But before the woman could answer, the auntie plopped straight into Xia Yingluo's seat.
She sat as if it were her right, not even a thank-you.
Xia Yingluo frowned. "Auntie, I gave up the seat for this pregnant lady—look, she's heavily pregnant; if the bus jolts it could be dangerous."
The auntie scowled. "Girl, don't you respect your elders? Is this how your parents raised you?"
"I…" Xia Yingluo looked aggrieved.
Seeing her bullied, Ye Chen's brows snapped together!