The meal had wound down after several rounds of drinks and dishes.

Following their usual routine, the elders would either go home to look after the kids or to play cards. The younger generation, however, would head to a KTV to party until two or three in the morning.

Lin Xiaolan, Lin Rui, Wang Lu, and Lin Jiajun were all fun-loving people who frequented bars whenever they had the chance. Now that the whole family was gathered, there was no way they were missing out.

"Let's go!"

Some twenty-odd people stood at the hotel entrance.

Lin Daan asked, "Who isn't playing cards?"

Lin Dashan and his wife stepped forward. "We need to go home and watch the kids. You all have fun."

The third uncle's wife added, "I have to take care of Xiao Wen. We can play another day."

Of course, the second uncle and his wife were joining in, since they didn't have children to look after. Du Yan wouldn't let them babysit hers either; her reason was that the second aunt was too careless and a bit of a scatterbrain.

Lin Daan's in-laws, Wang Lu's parents, played cards with them every year, and this year was no exception. Feng Yong's parents wouldn't be joining this year due to poor health, opting to head home early to rest.

While the elders made their arrangements, Lin Jiajun, smoking a cigarette, discussed the plans with Lin Rui. Lin Rui was born before Lin Jiajun and was second in age only to Yu Zheng. Hence, their generation all called him Brother Rui.

Yu Zheng chuckled. "You guys figure it out. I'm not familiar with the KTVs in Meicheng."

Lin Feng came over. "I'll take the baby home first, then I'll come back. Just send me the location."

"Big Brother, let me take Auntie and Chuan Chuan back too," Lin Jie offered.

As one of the younger members, Lin Jie had also been invited to go sing.

He just shook his head. "You guys go ahead, I'll sit this one out. I have to study early tomorrow morning."

"Don't be like that," Lin Jiajun said, taking a hard drag on his cigarette. "One night won't make or break your studies."

Lin Rui agreed.

Lin Feng stood up for him. "His high school studies are important. Let him go back and get a good night's sleep. We'll have plenty of opportunities to sing together in the future. A day or two won't make a difference."

Lin Jie smiled gratefully at Lin Feng.

Once the plans were settled, everyone gradually made their way to the parking lot. These days, anyone with a decent income would buy a car. Lin Xiaolan had purchased a white Corolla; with all the fees, it cost just over a hundred thousand.

Yu Zheng glanced at it. "Oh, Xiaolan, you've got a car now!"

Seeing Yu Zheng's familiar teasing smile, Lin Xiaolan said, "How can I compare to a tycoon like you? Last year you had a car worth a couple hundred thousand, and today you've already upgraded to a Benz!"

Lin Rui drove an SUV worth over half a million, the most expensive car among the cousins. He walked over. "Yo, Big Brother must have made a killing this year! Nice car!"

Yu Zheng laughed. "You should see Lin Feng's car!"

Lin Feng's RV was parked right at the hotel entrance, a striking sight. Several people gathered around it, and Lin Xiaolan was the first to cry out.

"A Benz RV? This is the first time I've ever seen one! It can't be cheap, right?"

Lin Rui went inside to take a look and answered her. "Definitely not cheap. Even the cheapest RVs cost several hundred thousand, let alone a Benz. With a setup like this, it has to be at least a million."

Lin Jiajun followed him inside. "With an RV, traveling anywhere is a breeze. You can tour and relax at the same time!"

Lin Rui nodded. "It's just a bit impractical. You can only really use it when you're traveling; otherwise, it's a waste."

Maintaining an RV is incredibly expensive. Even if you don't drive it for a single day, it's still burning money.

Du Yan, however, was particularly envious. "They have quadruplets, so it makes traveling convenient, and the kids don't have to suffer."

"Who cares!" Wang Lu said. "I just think RVs are comfortable and relaxing!"

Lin Daan and the others came over, endlessly complimenting Lin Dashan. Lin Daan asked, "Lin Feng, I remember you also have a BMW. Did you sell it?"

Lin Feng was holding one of the drowsy babies, cooing him to sleep. "No, this one's for long-distance travel, and the other is for daily use."

So this is the life of the rich! Lin Dahu silently began calculating in his head. After all, he was in the loan business and was very sensitive to numbers. A villa worth ten million, two shops, plus two cars…

As he tallied it all up, Lin Dahu's pupils shrank in shock. His net worth must be in the tens of millions!

After everyone finished admiring the vehicle, they were still buzzing with excitement.

The second aunt sighed with feeling to Zhou Cuilan. "Society is developing so fast. Look, they can make anything you can think of these days."

Zhou Cuilan laughed. "Isn't that the truth? There's nothing they can't make, only things you can't imagine. You're really living the good life now. Your eldest son is successful, and your youngest is about to go to college. You won't have to worry anymore."

Finishing her thought, the second aunt leaned in and whispered to Zhou Cuilan, "Unlike my kids. They cry poverty to me every day, but where would I get any money? Their dad manages all of it; I can't take out a single penny."

Zhou Cuilan listened and sighed. "If you can't do anything about it, then don't. They're adults now, so let them solve their own problems."

The second aunt fretted, "The problem is they always think I'm hiding a secret stash of cash, but I don't have one!" Seeing her son and daughter being such a handful was mentally exhausting.

Zhou Cuilan advised, "Sister-in-law, to put it bluntly, if they're already after your money now, what's going to happen when you're old?"

Children like that couldn't be counted on.

The second aunt nodded frantically. "Exactly! That's what I think too. I haven't spoken to them in months."

While they were chatting, Lin Jiajun and the others got out of the RV.

"When I get rich, I'm getting one of these to drive around!"

Hearing her son's boast, the third aunt didn't mock him on the spot. She simply said, "It's getting late. You young people figure out the car situation. We've already arranged our rides."

Since Lin Feng had been drinking, Zhang Yuxi drove. One by one, the cars pulled out of the parking lot, and those who were leaving departed.

With his wife gone to look after their grandson, Lin Daan felt a sudden sense of liberation. "Let's go, let's get moving!"

There was a 24-hour teahouse and restaurant nearby. A few of them went up, ordered a pot of tea, and got a large private room with two tables, which was just enough for their group. Soon, everyone was playing cards boisterously.

Lin Daan said with some regret, "It's a shame the youngest isn't here tonight."

Lin Dahu spoke as he drew a card. "No worries. He can run, but he can't hide. When he's free, we'll call him out for some high-stakes games."

Lin Daan agreed. "We have to squeeze some money out of him. With his son being so rich now, you think he wouldn't give his father money?"

Lin Dahu stayed silent.

Zhang Yuxi drove Chuan Chuan and his great-aunt back to the old apartment complex. Chuan Chuan was extremely sleepy, and his great-aunt held his hand, soothing him as they went upstairs.

Lin Feng got out of the car. "I'll walk them up."

This old neighborhood didn't even have proper streetlights. With the New Year approaching, it wasn't entirely safe for an elder and a child to be out alone. Lin Feng reminded his aunt to bolt the door and went to close the balcony door as well.

The aunt yawned. "You kids go have fun. We're going to sleep."

"Alright then, I'm off."

"Go on, go on. Have a good time."

Back in the car, without his aunt and Chuan Chuan present, Zhou Cuilan finally brought up what Lin Xiaolan had asked for help with at the dinner table. She couldn't very well comment on Lin Xiaolan's character in front of Zhang Yuxi and Lin Feng.

Lin Dashan chuckled dryly. "She never does anything unless there's something in it for her. You don't have to agree to her request."

Zhou Cuilan then recounted what the second aunt had told her. Hearing it made Lin Dashan even more irritated.

"Those two children of Second Brother are nothing but trouble. If you help one but not the other, it's hard to justify, so it's better not to help either of them."

In the passenger seat, Lin Feng smiled faintly. "Once the New Year is over, I'm heading back to Yangcheng. We'll be too far away for them to meddle in our business."

Zhang Yuxi interjected, "I think Du Yan handles herself really well."

After just one meal, she already had a good sense of who in the Lin family was kind to her.

Everyone had a high opinion of Du Yan.

"Your cousin Du Yan knows how to get along with people; she isn't one for petty schemes," Lin Dashan said.

Zhou Cuilan snorted. "I noticed today that when Lin Xiaolan came over, she barely said a few words to Zhang Yuxi, but Du Yan chatted with her quite a bit."

They continued chatting until they arrived home.

After getting the babies settled, Lin Feng's phone rang. Seeing it was Lin Jiajun, he ignored the call.

Gently closing the bedroom door, Lin Feng said, "Mom, Dad, Lin Jie, we're heading out now."

Lin Dashan said, "Drink less when you're out, you hear? And drive slowly, Yuxi!"

Zhou Cuilan added, "Go have a good time. Don't worry, the children are safe with us."

This time, Zhang Yuxi was driving Lin Dashan's car. Soon, the pair arrived at a KTV with a lavishly decorated entrance.

Lin Feng chuckled. "Looks like they won't be satisfied tonight until they've bled me dry."

He took Zhang Yuxi's hand and asked an approaching staff member, "Excuse me, where is the Star Bay suite?"

The staff member smiled. "This way, please!"

It was almost the New Year, so every KTV was packed. The employee led them to the innermost suite and pushed the door open.

"This is Star Bay."

Holy crap. Lin Feng thought. This has to be the most expensive suite in the entire KTV.

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