I am not just a tycoon

The sudden remark from the waiter stunned everyone present.

Old Shen's second son didn't just buy a Maybach but also a Benz G-Class?

The two cars together must be worth 6 million, right?

Shen Yaode doubted his ears and was reluctant to believe it was true.

But the waiter had mentioned it, and the Maybach keys were right on the table, how could it be fake?

6 million was a number he couldn't even fathom; his car wash business made at most 400,000 a year.

If he could make 6 million a year, he'd be over the moon; would he still need to grovel for Shen Yong to get a membership?

But that was impossible because that 6 million would take him 14 years of working without eating, drinking, or spending.

It was only then that Shen Yaode realized that the second son's family had soared high, not just ordinarily high, but high into the sky.

He immediately thought of it as a huge business opportunity, because if both cars were registered at his place, he could make a fortune!

"Cousin, congratulations, you really are the winner of life!"

Shen Yaode immediately started to flatter Shen Heping, whose BMW X7 seemed like a nobody next to the Maybach, especially since Shen Yong didn't register for a membership.

"Just a car, not worth mentioning."

Shen Heping humbly waved his hand, not out of pretense; it was just his personality.

He was forced into showing off. If it wasn't for his son's urging, he never would have taken out the car keys.

But now he could understand why so many people loved to show off in front of others because it indeed felt awesome!

"Need to maintain the new car properly. When the time comes, come to my place for a membership. Car wash, coating, polishing, waxing, film application, all 30% off for you."

Shen Yaode didn't even change his usual sales pitch, showing an ingratiating smile while handing over a peace-making cigarette.

Li Hongjuan rolled her eyes, wondering how Shen Yaode had the audacity to ask this, repeatedly coming to collect old debts without mercy, and now trying to sell a membership because they had money?

Has he no shame at all?

Shen Heping accepted the cigarette, but didn't light it, chuckling, "Let's talk about it later. The 4S store gave us a coating, and they handle car washes and film application."

"As for the cigarettes, the older folks here will step outside to smoke later; my daughter can't stand the smell of smoke."

Shen Yaode gave a sheepish smile, reluctantly putting down the lighter he'd just picked up, not expecting that he'd used an old line, and Shen Heping would use Shen Yong's line.

Talking this way, it still boils down to the fault of the 4S store.

Damn it, why did they have to provide so many things, making it hard for us on the outside to do business!

Shen Yaode cursed internally for a moment, and after thinking it over, wasn't ready to give up, considering it was an order for two luxury cars. After a while, he smiled and said:

"Honestly, the craftsmanship at 4S stores is average, and their car washes aren't that clean, actually..."

Before Shen Yaode could finish, he was elbowed in the ribs by He Juying next to him.

He Juying's face was dark as she glared at Shen Yaode.

She thought her husband had really lost his mind, lowering himself so much in front of so many faces, abandoning all shame?

And after being rejected once, he still continued to push.

His son Dongdong was watching right there.

Besides, the past episodes of debt collection were so disgraceful, and now they were fawning over them because they were wealthy.

She didn't know how Shen Yaode had the face to ask this; as his wife, she felt extremely embarrassed sitting beside him.

Shen Yaode sighed, deciding to let it go; he knew well what his wife thought, but the business was tough to run now.

As for pride?

Why need that in business?

He now deeply regretted listening to He Juying's advice to repeatedly collect debts; otherwise, based on their past relationship, Shen Heping would have at least taken care of his car wash.

Ah, women really have long hair but short insights.

Throughout this process, Shen Yong had not spoken a word, his face looking a bit grim.

In fact, he was the most affected.

He thought his BMW X7 worth over a million would impress everyone here, only to be dumbfounded by two 3-million luxury cars.

He never imagined that his second brother's family had prospered to this extent.

With 6 million, one could buy six BMW X7s; he actually showed off his X7, which was embarrassingly humiliating.

More crucially, the second brother never intended to show off. If it hadn't been for his nephew Shen Yuan's remark, the second brother wouldn't even have put the Maybach keys on the table.

In comparison, it made him look downright foolish.

However, mentioning his nephew, Shen Yong was even more infuriated; was the cooperation just now meant solely to slap his face?

Fine, fine, you've succeeded.

This truly suffocating, all this pent-up frustration with nowhere to vent!

"Heping, did Shen Yuan buy these cars for you? How is he making so much money now?"

Uncle Shen Jianwei couldn't help but ask.

Their family maintained a good relationship with Shen Heping's family, especially since the two brothers had similar personalities.

Seeing Shen Heping's family doing well, Shen Jianwei didn't share Shen Yaode and Shen Yong's mindset, just a bit curious.

"He's been trading Bitcoin and foreign currencies, made quite a lot,"

Shen Heping answered with a smile.

The aunt smiled contentedly upon hearing this, "Shen Yuan is such a bright kid, quite clever; just didn't expect him to make so much money before even graduating from college."

"Indeed,"

Shen Jianwei nodded in agreement.

Shen Heping just smiled and didn't continue the topic, instead calling out, "Come on, big brother, let's not talk about these things now, let's drink a couple more rounds."

"Come, Yaode, Yong, let's do it together."

Shen Yaode and Shen Yong hesitated for a moment, then quickly picked up their glasses and stood up.

It was now clear to everyone that the wealthiest person in the small family circle was still Shen Heping, a position unshakable.

Even though it was his son who had the money now, the father and son were considered as one; it didn't matter who it was.

Zheng Feng, sitting next to Shen Yong, was gloomy; unlike Shen Yong who vented his feelings openly.

Her mood was as distasteful as if she had swallowed a fly.

Always being suppressed by their family and she was hoping to see her husband show off in front of their family.

Ha, what happened then?

It ended up being peed on, a splash of yellow.

No wonder Shen Yuan had felt something was off while performing as the straight man just now; he had been waiting here for them.

Now it's a laughing stock, making their whole family look like three big gibbons at the table.

Just now he had mocked someone else's son for being a prodigal.

But in reality?

The guy hadn't even graduated from college yet, had earned so much money, bought himself a luxury car, and even got one for his dad.

Thinking of this, Zheng Feng lost her appetite looking at the dishes on the table.

What's the point of eating!

At this table, some were happy and some were distressed; Li Hongjuan's appetite was quite good, her face wore a faint smile, and she occasionally helped Sister Xuan with her food.

Shen Yong and Shen Yaode's families, who were present, had talked plenty of trash about their family behind their backs; just now, Shen Yong was even flaunting his car ostentatiously.

But now? They didn't dare to fart even once.

This feeling of exhaling and raising their eyebrows was too comfortable!

After moving the car, Shen Yuan returned to the private dining room and noticed some changes in everyone's expressions, especially his aunts, He Juying and Zheng Feng.

Obviously, the incident just now had woken them up quite a bit.

Showboating in front of relatives isn't something to be proud of, mainly because these two families had gone too far.

Old Shen, remembering the old affection, was genuinely sincere with them and would help out in times of trouble.

But them?

They were like ingrates.

Otherwise, Shen Yuan wouldn't have encouraged Old Shen to show off.

After grabbing a few bites, Shen Yuan's WeChat suddenly "ding-donged" with a message—it was from Younger Sister Xuan.

"Bro, you're awesome! /emoji.grinning/"

Shen Yuan looked towards Shen Xuan and saw the girl sending him a look of admiration.

Turns out Shen Xuan had been enjoying the spectacle too. She couldn't get involved in such "adult" matters, but seeing her mom and dad in good spirits made her feel relieved as well.

Of course, all thanks to her big brother.

Shen Yuan smiled and said nothing, spun the Lazy Susan to grab some shrimp, but Shen Yaode's son Dongdong discontentedly pressed down on it, spun it in the opposite direction, and reached for the spicy chicken.

One piece wasn't enough; he kept going until he had piled five or six pieces and his rice bowl was full, then glared at Shen Yuan.

Dongdong, currently a first-year middle schooler, was plump, well-cared for by his parents, Shen Yaode and He Juying.

Of course, even if Shen Yuan didn't like this uncle and aunt, he wouldn't blame the kid.

The child at this age didn't understand much, which was completely understandable.

During the meal, somehow the conversation shifted to the son of his eldest uncle, Shen Heping commented with a smile,

"Right now, within the Shen family, only Shen Wei is pursuing a career in government. He's our only hope, we'll all have to rely on him as he gradually gets promoted."

His eldest uncle, Shen Jianwei, modestly waved his hand, "He's just a deputy chief of a local police station, the ceiling is set there."

"He's only 30, there's a lot of room for him to grow."

Shen Heping continued to heap praise, and at this moment, Shen Yuan couldn't resist asking, "Why isn't Brother Wei here today?"

Shen Jianwei replied, "He's on duty today, couldn't get away."

Shen Heping nodded, "I know about it, he called me this morning to wish me a happy birthday and specifically explained it."

"Brother Wei probably hasn't had his dinner yet, I'll order a couple more dishes and pack them to send over."

Shen Yuan suggested.

Out of these cousins, it was only with his cousin Shen Wei that he had a good relationship. Besides their families' normal interactions during the festivals, they sometimes chatted over WeChat as well.

The aunt was somewhat embarrassed and said, "No need to bother, they have food at his station."

"It's no bother; it's the least I can do."

Li Hongjuan smiled and said, "Go ahead and order, Shen Yuan, I remember your cousin loves duck blood and pork feet."

"Okay."

Shen Yuan responded and then got up to call the waiter. Seeing this, his aunt and Shen Jianwei no longer insisted.

When the food was nearly finished, Shen Yuan prepared to leave, carrying the to-go bag, when Shen Xuan suddenly stood up and said, "Bro, I'll come with you, it's been a while since I've seen Brother Wei."

"Alright."

"Me too! I want to go!"

The chubby Dongdong wiped his mouth with his hand and stood up as well.

Shen Yaode had no objections; having his son Dongdong interact more with his wealthy cousin might benefit him in the future.

Shen Xuan looked at Shen Yuan. She didn't have any objections; it mainly depended on what her brother wanted.

Shen Yuan obviously didn't want to bring him; if it had been a likable child, then maybe, but unfortunately, it was a troublesome kid.

But he couldn't be too direct with his words, so he said, "Alright, but we have to return a bit late; after delivering the meal, I need to stop by a friend's bar."

"You guys are still going to drink?"

He Juying was somewhat surprised; she had thought they would come back right after delivering the food.

Shen Yuan firmly said, "We might not necessarily drink; mainly, a friend is opening a bar, and I want to support him."

"Then we'd better not."

He Juying immediately refused.

Dongdong was still too young for such places.

As Shen Yuan and Shen Xuan walked out the door, they could still hear Dongdong crying and his mother scolding him.

"You're just in the first year of middle school, and you want to go to a bar? Brothers and sisters go to college before they can visit such places. You stay home and behave!"

Shen Xuan was somewhat puzzled and asked as they reached the door, "Bro, are you really going to a bar?"

Shen Yuan shook his head, "Nope, I just said that so I wouldn't have to take him. It'll give his mom something to argue with him about."

Shen Xuan giggled and said, "Bro, you really play dirty, coming up with such a trick."

Shen Yuan waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.

Shen Xuan then spoke, "With you being such a trickster, you must have fooled quite a few girls. When will you bring a sister-in-law home?"

Shen Yuan smiled but said nothing, thinking to himself that his flirting was always under the guise of buying birthday presents for her, obviously, he had fooled quite a few.

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