"Gu Bai, did you just say you currently have four to five hundred billion in assets?"

Xu Hong asked in disbelief.

"There's another 10 billion in the charity foundation... well, just over 30 billion."

Gu Bai watched his mother, who was wearing an apron and holding a spatula, taking deep breaths. He was worried she'd faint from the shock, and was half-bent, ready to support her at any moment.

Luckily, Xu Hong recovered herself, though she still wore an expression full of disbelief.

On the other hand, the carefree Xu Beibei rushed to Gu Bai and hugged him tightly, exclaiming, "Does this mean my brother is now a billionaire?!

I'm a billionaire's sister?!"

Gu Bai pushed Xu Beibei away with a look of disdain and said, "That's right, from now on, you're a billionaire's sister."

Apart from the carefree Xu Beibei, everyone else in the hall couldn't immediately accept it and nobody spoke.

"Actually, I saw on Weibo that my brother took a photo with many business tycoons, and I knew then that he was very rich, but I didn't know he was this rich!

So does this mean you're now on the Forbes Rich List?"

Gu Bai nodded. The Forbes list for wealthy Chinese individuals ranked around 30 would have net assets of approximately 40 billion RMB, so if Gu Bai was listed, he'd probably be around that ranking.

For the next while, aside from Xu Beibei sticking close to Gu Bai and chatting away, Gu Jian Country and others were silent, digesting the shock brought by Gu Bai.

....................

The dining table was full of home-cooked dishes.

There was fish and meat, all of which Gu Bai and Xu Beibei loved, and despite being in their twenties, they bickered over their favorite foods like children.

This meal, while not the most delicious, was truly the most comforting meal Gu Bai had had since his rebirth.

Xu Hong placed a piece of chicken wing on Gu Bai's plate, and Xu Beibei, puffing up her cheeks, said, "Auntie, I want some too!"

Only when Xu Hong added another piece for her did she smile mischievously and make a playful face at Gu Bai.

Xu Hong had a question she'd been holding for a long time and finally asked Gu Bai at the table.

"Gu Bai, did you say earlier that your charity foundation has another 10 billion, is all of that donated?"

Gu Bai cleaned the chicken wing and nodded at her.

"It's about 12 billion, and the entire sum is already designated as backup funds for the charity plan, likely to be used within this year."

Gu Jian Country couldn't help but chime in and said, "So at the Hua Country ceremony, what you said was true? You're planning to build 3,000 hope primary schools?"

"That's right."

"I thought you were exaggerating for publicity like others engaged in charity campaigns."

Gu Bai rolled his eyes helplessly: "That's a Hua Country ceremony, even if I had a hundred-fold confidence, I wouldn't dare falsely advertise there."

Gu Jian Country wanted to say something more but was pulled back by Xu Hong.

"Donated 12 billion, really? That much money all given away... isn't this . . ."

Though Xu Hong didn't articulate it, her face was full of heartache. In her eyes, Gu Bai's money was family money, and now Gu Bai just donated 12 billion all at once, she felt pained by it.

Gu Bai understood his mother's small-town mentality, and smiled to console her: "My money comes easy, just over 10 billion, I can earn it back easily."

"But that's still too much to donate!"

"Mom, you don't understand, you see, donating over 10 billion seems like a lot, but actually, it's accumulating my social capital. This over 10 billion is like my invisible shield, making business much easier in the future.

And since I have the money now, and can contribute to the country, it's only right."

Xu Hong wanted to say more but was sternly interrupted by Gu Jian Country.

"You understand nothing! On this matter, I support Gu Bai. Money is merely external, enough is sufficient, Gu Bai understanding the wisdom of 'help the world when accomplished' is a good thing, solving the issue of impoverished students attending school for the country is great virtue!"

Upon saying that, he continued to Gu Bai: "Keep doing your charity, dad supports you!"

Gu Jian Country, with a military background, understood righteousness more thoroughly than most.

Gu Bai smiled and nodded, saying: "I understand, I'll contribute no less than 10 billion annually to charity in the future, especially since I now earn far more than a billion yearly."

Only then did Gu Jian Country nod with satisfaction.

Though Xu Hong still felt heartache, she was reasonable and did not continue.

While eating, Xu Beibei suddenly thought of something and asked Gu Bai: "Brother, is Mao Buyi really an artist under your company?"

"Yes, what's up?"

"Can you get him to sign something for me? Many people at our school really like Mao Buyi!"

Gu Bai rolled his eyes at her.

"You're his boss's sister, asking him for an autograph, isn't that humiliating your brother! No way!"

"I really like him a lot! Please brother~"

"Produce 101 Season 2 will start soon, and he'll appear, I'll take you to meet him then."

"Really?"

"Really!"

"Hooray!"

With that, Xu Beibei, with her oily mouth, moved to kiss.

Gu Bai quickly blocked her: "Oil all over your mouth, stay away from me!"

Despite treating Xu Beibei as a real sister, she was already 18 and a grown girl. Girls must avoid their fathers, let alone an older brother.

After pushing Xu Beibei away, Gu Bai suddenly thought of something and asked her: "Do you want to become a celebrity in the future?"

"Of course, why else would I go to the music academy."

Xu Beibei answered matter-of-factly.

"My company has a variety show for idol debut coming up, if you want to participate, I can arrange for you to join."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Suddenly Xu Beibei jumped up from the table and shouted happily to several elders: "Did you hear? I'm going to be a star!"

Several elders smiled wryly, shaking their heads.

They were very open-minded, otherwise, they wouldn't have agreed to Gu Bai going to Shanghai Theatre Academy; they were quite supportive of Xu Beibei's desire to become a celebrity.

The meal ended with Xu Beibei, the family's cheerful child, laughing and joking.

After the meal, Xu Beibei was pulled into the kitchen to help by Helan.

Gu Jian Country, Xu Chenggong, and Gu Bai, the three men, sat on the sofa, watching TV and chatting.

Xu Chenggong eventually turned the conversation to Xu Beibei.

"Gu Bai, is it really okay for you to let Beibei enter the entertainment circle so early? She's still young, I'm worried her mindset could be influenced by it..."

Since young, Xu Beibei had been well-protected, although already 18, her mentality was still like a young girl's. This was something almost everyone noticed; although this character was likable, it would clearly be disadvantageous in the entertainment circle, and Xu Chenggong worried.

Gu Bai understood what Xu Chenggong was worried about, and he assured him with a smile: "Uncle, I understand your concern, but it's unnecessary."

Xu Chenggong: "?"

Seeing Xu Chenggong's puzzled look, Gu Bai reassured him: "Although I know the entertainment circle has a lot of unseen filth, Uncle, don't worry, Beibei is my sister, I'm her umbrella, no dirt will touch her. I guarantee it.

And after all, Zhang Ailing said, it's best to be famous early. Since Beibei likes this industry, what's wrong with becoming famous earlier?"

Seeing Gu Bai's confident tone, Xu Chenggong's previous worries gradually dissipated, and he laughed: "Alright then, the world of young people I don't understand, but as long as Beibei is happy, it doesn't matter to me."

Gu Bai smiled, took out cigarettes, handed one to Gu Jian Country and Xu Chenggong, and the three of them began smoking, creating a foggy atmosphere in the living room.

With the Black Swan Cinema Line gradually spreading, the Black Swan Group's status in the entertainment circle is increasingly significant; soon, when the Yao Lai Group encounters problems, and all its cinema lines are acquired, Gu Bai will immediately transform into an undisputed giant like Tencent and Wanda Film and Television in the entertainment world.

As Gu Bai's sister, Xu Beibei started her career already standing at the endpoint of many celebrities.

If Xu Beibei enjoys it, Gu Bai can bombard her with unlimited resources.

Moreover, with Gu Bai's backing, no matter how dirty the entertainment circle is, it won't taint her.

Just like Hua Wei's boss's daughter, Anna, who also joined the entertainment circle as an idol?

Who would dare to force unspoken rules on Anna?

Currently, Gu Bai's influence in the entertainment circle surpasses that of the Hua Wei boss.

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