Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Xia Jie is contemplating a terrible consequence.

However, Pan Yang’s father sees something else.

He observes this seemingly crazy group, while playing and having fun, naturally protecting those around them.

A guy laughing so hard he nearly cries is pulled back by his companion nearby.

A girl’s laughter causes her to drop something, and everyone who sees it immediately crouches down.

They’re not picking up things, but creating a unique zone so the girl isn’t ignored or injured while picking up her stuff.

Though the security guards are laughing heartily, their eyes never leave the entrance.

And then there’s the group carefully cleaning up spilled beer, quickly assigning tasks to warn everyone, and some grabbing brooms.

Watching this scene, he can’t help but sigh.

This is the true Iron Cavalry!

Despite the playfulness, they clearly understand what matters most.

They’re willing to entrust their backs to each other!

It’s hard to imagine that a commercially-driven company could achieve this!

"Alright, alright, let’s settle down." Lu Xiaobu gestures to calm everyone down.

This scene surprises the big shots even more.

It’s hard to believe this scenario: despite the large crowd, they quiet down the moment Lu Xiaobu gestures!

Such discipline is rare!

The big shots exchange glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes—remarkable combat power!

"Let’s eat, and think about how to have fun later." Lu Xiaobu leans his head on his hand.

"Young Master Bu, why don’t we hold a concert?" Fivewa suddenly suggests.

"Concert? Sure!" Lu Xiaobu nods, "Who do you want to invite over?"

Suddenly, chaos ensues as they start discussing from singers of grandparent’s generation to the hottest stars today.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Lu Xiaobu quickly waves his hand, "Let’s do it this way, each company gets three spots, not limited to singers, any artist will do."

"Alright!"

Instantly, these guys start negotiating.

"Ahem, as the company’s CEO, I think I should get a spot." Dawa coughs while looking at the employees.

"Step aside!" An employee rolls his eyes, "Just take notes, you don’t get to speak!"

"I..."

Dawa opens his mouth in grievance but obediently starts jotting down notes.

Sigh, no rights!

Look at other companies’ CEOs, then look at theirs.

These folks definitely practice the doctrine of serving the people!

Of course, not everyone is as miserable as Dawa, like Sixwa, who leads the male employees in protest against the girls: "We want to hear comic dialogues!"

"Huh?!"

The girls arch their brows and look at their own side.

Instantly, they shift their aim.

Friendly fire attack!

Sixwa’s lead, the boys retreat in defeat!

But, the most carefree is Threewa, whose company internally achieves miraculous consensus.

Of course, this requires overlooking the red envelopes and promises of dinner Threewa secretly offers to objectors!

Finally, the list of twenty-one artists is submitted.

Seven from Western countries, including two groups.

Eight from inland Heavenly Dynasty.

Three from Heavenly Dynasty Xiangjiang.

The last one surprisingly from Japan.

Ah, the goddess adored by the home crowd!

This must be Threewa’s doing!

"Sister Lan, call them for us." Lu Xiaobu hands the list to Liang Lan.

"Alright, Young Master." Liang Lan nods.

Just inviting a few stars, practically no challenges.

The only slight issue might be distance; they might arrive by midnight.

But, that’s not really a problem, since every party usually lasts all night.

Once the call connects, hearing it’s Lu Xiaobu, all the stars assure they’ll come right away.

Including the singers from abroad, they all offer the same response.

After all, participating in such a gathering, as one of the hottest topics nowadays, it’s esteemed more than work for them.

And to speak slightly boldly, Lu Xiaobu’s invitation is actually more significant than some ancient Western families, like the Rothschild Family, and so on.

The reason is simple: while Lu Xiaobu’s prestige may be slightly smaller than those families, Lu Xiaobu is one person, while they’re entire families!

There is one who can’t make it due to scheduling conflicts.

However, after they explain to their program’s team...

The entire team decides to fly over!

...

Once the calls are made, the scene starts filling with the aroma of beer and barbecued skewers.

Even Xia Jie and others unconsciously immerse themselves in this atmosphere.

Look, Xia Jie is drinking with the security guard Wang Shuo, arm in arm.

"I’m telling you, back then, if you hadn’t stepped back quickly, we would’ve taken you down!" Wang Shuo clinks glasses with Xia Jie.

"Yeah, yeah, you’re right," Xia Jie responds with a bitter smile.

This guy, even a security guard seems to have more poise than me!

"Don’t hold back! Come, come, come, I’m taking you dancing!" Wang Shuo tosses his arm over Xia Jie and heads out.

"Alright!" Xia Jie continues to smile bitterly.

Yet, a sense of relaxed excitement arises within him!

It’s been a long time since he felt this way.

To drink recklessly, without fear of misspeaking, to shout and no one cares, even getting applause!

It’s truly wonderful!

Perhaps back then, if I’d joined such a company, I definitely wouldn’t have opted for entrepreneurship!

Xia Jie relaxes.

Drunken Wen Family Hall gets even more cheerful!

"Come on, come on, come on, I’ll add some snacks for everyone!" Wen Family Hall stands on the table, speaking to Dawa and the others.

"Tch! You? What snacks could you have?" Erwa tauntingly responds.

"Damn, you look down on me?" Wen Family Hall yells in anger, then pulls out a pair of beautiful collectible walnuts: "Genuine popcorn texture, natural stems with stardust, not bragging, but these have been played with by two old-timers!"

"Tsk tsk tsk!" Dawa and the others are astonished; such items aren’t easily bought with money.

"Scared now, huh?" Wen Family Hall chuckles.

Then, he uses both hands with force.

"Snap!"

The collectible walnut is cracked open.

Revealing the walnut meat inside.

"How’s that for snacks?" Wen Family Hall laughs heartily.

The Calabash Brothers watch this scene, each wearing a different expression.

"You think tomorrow when he sobers up, he’ll contemplate suicide?" Dawa whispers.

"I’d guess he’ll want to jump off a building!" Erwa laughs slyly.

"Come on! Eat up!" Wen Family Hall revels in the moment!

"You go ahead! You go ahead!" The Calabash Brothers mischievously watch Wen Family Hall!