DRWAV CH20

As expected, half an hour later, what happened at the banquet spread throughout half of China. The next day, all of Country Y knew about it.

If Xiao Ruize not taking Country Y seriously made them angry, then learning that the culprit behind their loss of over four hundred thirty billion yuan in assets was just a Chinese criminal who fled to Country Y made them utterly furious beyond rage.

So that day, the vice president—who had already changed to Country Y nationality—was arrested by Country Y police on charges of treason. That very night, he suddenly died of a “heart attack.”

But it wasn’t over. Soon, Country Y people learned the full story. Thus, Country Y’s Lin family branch became the next target…

Hearing this news, that night, Old Master Xiao couldn’t help eating an extra bowl of rice.

Compared to the Lin family’s dire straits, Xiao Ruize’s days became even more comfortable. Specifically, before, every morning when he went out, Old Master Xiao would inevitably scold him—telling him to get serious, not to cause trouble, and so on.

Now, when he went out in the morning, Old Master Xiao would only smile and remind him to have fun, at most adding that he shouldn’t just play around and should find him a daughter-in-law soon—because after the Country Y incident, he directly went from a cold option in the marriage market to the top hot pick. Lately, matchmakers came to Old Master Xiao every few days, stirring up his thoughts…

Thinking this way, it wasn’t much better.

Also, because Huangming Club’s Manager Zhou Sheng had invested over three billion yuan through him, and after settling accounts—deducting the over two hundred million yuan Xiao Ruize had won at Huangming—he netted over three billion yuan. Because of this, Xiao Ruize was now Huangming’s top VIP, receiving star-like top service every visit.

But today, he didn’t go straight to Huangming—instead, he visited the hospital. Jin Boshi’s daughter had matched a suitable bone marrow donor. The surgery had successfully completed on the first.

That’s why Jin Boshi hadn’t attended Xiao Corporation’s victory banquet that night. Receiving Xiao Ruize’s call, Jin Boshi immediately came out of the hospital.

“Young Master Hai?” Xiao Ruize, sitting in the driver’s seat, smiled. “I have good news for you.”

Jin Boshi: “What?”

Xiao Ruize: “You’re fired.”

Jin Boshi froze. What kind of good news was this?

Xiao Ruize: “Because playing stocks is too mentally draining.” Those days, he had to get up at 8:30 AM every day and slept at 11 or 12 PM—this seriously damaged his vacation experience.

After graduating university, straight into a 996 life, and after following Xiao Ruize, always on 24-hour standby: Jin Boshi “…”

No wonder people hate the rich.

Xiao Ruize: “So until the money in my hands is spent, I have no plans to wade into the stock market muddy waters again.” Naturally, he no longer needed Jin Boshi’s help.

Before Jin Boshi could react, he saw Xiao Ruize hand over a check. “This is your severance pay.”

Jin Boshi subconsciously took it: “…Two hundred million yuan—” He jerked his head up, staring at Xiao Ruize in disbelief.

Just then, Xiao Ruize’s sports car drove off: “Keep it—this is what you deserve.”

For his choice back then to resign rather than collude with that software company to sanction China.

“You want to start a business, right? Go for it. My sixth sense tells me you’ll succeed.”

Hearing this, Jin Boshi nearly choked up. For Xiao Ruize’s kindness. And even more for his trust.

His heart suddenly surged with infinite fighting spirit. So after hesitating, he just watched Xiao Ruize’s sports car recede, bowing deeply. “Young Master Hai, thank you.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t let down your trust and expectations.”

Only then did he straighten up. But at that moment, from the corner of his eye, he saw his wife slowly stop a short distance away.

His excited expression stiffened. Inevitably, he thought of how his family had nearly fallen apart due to his previous failed ventures.

What if he failed again this time? But could he give up? How could he be content?

Unexpectedly, the next second, his wife softly said, “Alright, let’s go back. If Niu Niu wakes up without seeing you, she’ll throw a little tantrum again.”

Jin Boshi froze. Because his wife hadn’t mentioned money at all. So her stance was clear. She actually chose to support him continuing his venture.

Jin Boshi instantly choked up again. He couldn’t help stepping forward to hug his wife. “Thank you, thank you.”

His wife paused, hearing his sobs, and reached out to hug him too. She thought: when Jin Boshi made his fortune, he never minded her poor background and only having a vocational diploma. How could she mind if Jin Boshi ended up with nothing?

Even if he failed again this time, they’d just return to their previous simple, poor days. Most importantly, she felt injustice for Jin Boshi too.

She didn’t understand why kind people ended up without reward. But she firmly believed heaven was fair. So this time, she still chose to support Jin Boshi’s entrepreneurship.

She only said, “Everything will get better.”

On the other side, after leaving the hospital, Xiao Ruize had planned to go straight to Huangming, but midway he received a call from Zhong Chi.

He said, “Mr. Xiao, do you have time lately?”

Xiao Ruize: “Yes, does Mr. Zhong have something?”

Zhong Chi: “Nothing major. After seeing Mr. Xiao’s heroic surfing figure riding the waves the other day, I developed a strong interest in surfing.”

“I’m free lately and want to learn. Would Mr. Xiao accept me as a student?”

Xiao Ruize didn’t think much, assuming Zhong Chi wanted to befriend him. After all, after so much, they were fairly familiar. Plus, they were colleagues in the three realms, weren’t they?

So Xiao Ruize didn’t refuse. “Sure.”

Then he turned the car around and went to the Old River Estuary. When he arrived, Zhong Chi was already there.

He wore a sharp suit, fabric without a single wrinkle. Sunlight gleamed on his obsidian-black hair, paired with his flawless fair face and pale red lips—truly dazzling.

Xiao Ruize couldn’t help squinting. But he quickly reacted.

He smiled. “Mr. Zhong, you don’t look like you’re here to surf—you look like you’re here to fish.”

Hearing this, Zhong Chi smiled, his brows and eyes even gentler.

“You’re right.”

Xiao Ruize: “Hm?”

Zhong Chi then said, “Then I’ll trouble Mr. Xiao today.”

Xiao Ruize didn’t think much. “The weather’s perfect today—not much wind or waves on the sea, especially suitable for beginners.”

Xiao Ruize took Zhong Chi onto his yacht, then pulled out two surfboards from it.

Seeing this, Zhong Chi removed his jacket, unbuttoned his cuffs, rolled up his sleeves, and like Xiao Ruize, tied the surfboard to his ankle.

Splash. Xiao Ruize jumped down with the board. When he resurfaced, he was several meters from the yacht.

He called, “Come down.”

Zhong Chi followed suit, jumping into the water, swimming underwater for a bit before surfacing. But he didn’t expect that the next second, he’d meet Xiao Ruize’s slightly dazed gaze.

Perhaps due to his noble status, elegance seemed etched into Zhong Chi’s bones—even swimming carried an undeniable grace, especially the moment he emerged from the water, like a noble mermaid prince.

Paired with Zhong Chi’s slender neck and impossibly beautiful jawline, Xiao Ruize suddenly wondered why he’d never noticed how good-looking Zhong Chi was before.

Zhong Chi reacted first. He quickly pressed his lips together, trying not to let them curve up.

Because learning to surf was just an excuse. He’d asked Xiao Ruize out today precisely to confirm if Xiao Ruize was gay.

After all, he’d heard matchmakers were nearly trampling the Xiao family doorstep lately. Yet before he even made a move, Xiao Ruize’s breathing had already quickened…

Perfect, Zhong Chi thought. He looked at Xiao Ruize’s clothes clinging wetly to his body after being soaked by seawater, outlining bulging lines, and his gaze dodged for a second.

But the next second, he couldn’t help shifting his eyes back. He curled his pinky finger, thinking: since Xiao Ruize was gay too, he couldn’t blame him for making a move.

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