Reaching the age of thirty, my income randomly doubled

May 28th.

Chen Xinyi celebrated her first full year, wearing a golden princess crown.

In the middle, there was a very dazzling blue sapphire.

Her mother had spent 18 million to bid for it, on top of which was this golden princess crown.

Its value easily reached 20 million.

Jewelry holds a certain value for collection, but such an expensive birthday gift for a one-year-old still managed to shock the relatives of the Song and Liu families in Capital City.

It was truly astonishing.

After all, Chen Xinyi had just turned one year old.

The price tag on the stroller she was sitting in alone was a whopping 90,000 US dollars, which is 600,000 yuan.

Adding to that the crown on her head, one could imagine the extravagance of Song Yanxi's family.

It was absolutely ridiculous.

At any rate, the slightly more normal relatives couldn't make heads or tails of it.

Chen Qi sat to the side, sullen, upset at her brother.

Of course, it wasn't really anger at her, just that he felt there was no need for her to deliberately hide her own identity

That sort of plot twist was only suited for brainless idol dramas.

Everyone knew that a person should seek out someone with a matching social status.

Even her brother had been badly insulted by that side.

That's the reality of the situation.

Just as a wealthy man's family looks down on the woman's family if they are dirt poor, it's equally true the other way around.

It's not just an empty phrase that marriages should be between equals in social status.

"Pingsheng, I have no more space to hang the little Pegasus I had made for Xinyi," Mrs. Liu lamented.

Chen Xinyi was truly decked out in jewels that day.

The gold horse anklet on her left foot was a gift from Zhao Liying.

Around her neck, she wore a large gold horse pendant given by Yang Mi, along with two on her tiny hands—absolutely full.

The little brat was very happy, waving her limbs nonstop.

The sparse tufts of fine hair on her head indicated her youth, and her face was full of adorably plump baby fat.

Her smile was truly endearing.

Liu Fen, having made money in stocks, was also generous in spending it on her granddaughter, even going so far as to spend tens of thousands on a little gold horse for her.

Chen Xinyi, with her chubby little hands, grabbed the gold horse and stuffed it into her embrace.

She loved money from a young age, unique among her peers.

Outside.

After inquiring for two days, Mrs. Liu, Liu Wenhao, and his sister-in-law deliberately came bearing gifts.

On seeing that they actually lived within the Fifth Ring, Mrs. Liu, who had some doubts at the beginning, took notice of the cars parked at their doorstep.

A red LaFerrari, worth over 20 million, nearly 30 million after taxes.

A black and gold Bugatti, priced at more than 40 million.

There was also a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Bentley SUV, and a Maybach S680 alongside.

Just looking at this dazzling row of cars, Mrs. Liu knew her daughter-in-law had definitely not deceived her.

The financial condition of the family was even more exaggerated than she had described.

Mrs. Liu remembered what she had said in front of them and felt her face flush with embarrassment.

It was really unexpected.

Her youngest son, posing as a property agent, had found a girlfriend who turned out to belong to a billion-dollar household, far above their own class.

"Wenhao, look," the sister-in-law turned around and admonished Liu Wenhao, "all those cars that we can't afford are just casually placed here. No matter what, you must win her back."

Liu Wenhao was quite proud internally, but upon seeing this display, while he was reluctant, his desire to win her back grew stronger.

The three visitors arrived, and Liu Fen didn't recognize them.

But it was her granddaughter's birthday today, with many visitors coming and going.

Having a few more unrecognized guests was quite normal.

"Who are you looking for?" she asked.

"We're looking for Chen Qi," replied the sister-in-law, who was sharp enough to know to talk to Chen Qi first.

She knew she needed to win her over first to have a chance at regaining Chen Pingsheng's approval.

If they couldn't get past her, there was no point in even thinking about seeing him.

They might as well just pack up and go home.

Chen Qi had been in Capital City for almost three years and had only had this one boyfriend.

To say there were no feelings was certainly false; it was just that he hadn't come out to comfort her, which made her angry.

So, she simply ignored all his messages these past few days.

She had even blocked him.

But she had not gone as far as to delete him.

"Little Qi, I'm your sister-in-law!" Liu Wenhao spotted Chen Qi; today she was far from ordinary.

The small bag pinned at her waist was a limited edition from Hermès, a gift from her sister-in-law.

The white dress she wore was Chanel's new summer design, costing over a hundred thousand for one piece.

The little leather shoes were also from Chanel.

Dressed to the nines, she looked stunningly elegant.

"How did you come here?"

That they were willing to talk was a good sign, so the sister-in-law quickly apologized, "Chen Qi, Liu Wenhao just can't bear to be without you, so he made sure I came to see you with a gift."

Chen Qi glanced at Liu Wenhao, snorted twice without saying a word, and turned to go inside.

The sister-in-law and Mrs. Liu wanted to follow Liu Wenhao inside, but Liu Fen blocked them at the entrance.

She truly felt amazed.

Back when she had looked down on her foreign son-in-law Chen Ping, she'd been laughed at by relatives for so many years,

and had never received any benefit from this foreign son-in-law for years.

It wasn't until my granddaughter Chen Xinyi was born that she was treated a little better for helping with the children.

Now, she's met her match.

Contempt for Chen Pingsheng's visiting sister, what right do they have?

Chen Qi is now a bona fide female billionaire.

And a young one at that.

Without comparison, there's no harm.

With you around, I, Liu Fen, wasn't too excessive in the past.

"Hold on, hold on, hold on—three of you can't enter!"

Munching on melon seeds, Liu Fen just stood at the door, firmly preventing them from entering.

"We're here to see Chen Qi, and this is the gift we brought. Please let us in for a moment."

"What do you want to go in for?"

Liu Fen said, "My daughter has said she doesn't welcome you, so wherever you came from, just go back there."

"Which one is your daughter?"

"The one celebrating her birthday inside is my granddaughter; guess which one my daughter is?" Liu Fen said proudly.

Turns out, she's a senior family member.

The big sister-in-law was really bold, "So it's Mrs. Song. Forgive us for not recognizing a person of stature. We brought some special local produce just for you, please have a look."

Brought specially for her?

Do I know you?

Liu Fen simply did not let them through the door.

Liu Wenhao felt too ashamed to stand there and pulled his sister-in-law away.

"Don't embarrass yourself anymore. If it comes to it, I can just find another wealthy girl, what's so great about them."

"You..." The sister-in-law really looked at him as if he were an idiot. She used to think he wasn't too bad, but now she truly thought he was naive, stupid, and childish.

As if wealthy girls were as common as cabbages, and he could just pick whichever one he wants.

Doesn't he weigh his own worth?

To have encountered one was already fortune accumulated over several lifetimes, and yet he still wants to find a second one?

Is he dreaming?

Their household is on the verge of bankruptcy, and he's oblivious to how serious it is!

"I think it makes sense, too."

And Mrs. Liu was adding fuel to the fire, "With my Wang Hao's credentials, what wealthy girl can't he find? Why should we beg at their doorstep?"

That's the end of it.

The sister-in-law threw the gift she was holding in her hand; she knew this time it was thoroughly over.

Better to go back and see if she could grab a bit more of the family wealth before the bankruptcy and then divorce.

…

As soon as Chen Qi returned,

she was pulled in front of Chen Pingsheng by her sister-in-law Song Yanxi.

Chen Pingsheng looked at her sternly, "What, can't bear to part with him?"

"Brother, Wenhao is not a bad person."

"You call that not bad?"

Chen Pingsheng almost thought he was hearing things, "Are you brain-dead? Or have you eaten so many good things that you've completely become love-struck?"

"Bro, why do you have to say such harsh things?" Chen Qi, still young after all, got really angry.

Chen Pingsheng laid a stack of documents in front of her,

"Take a good look at this. The Liu family started in the construction business, and all their projects came through a relative of theirs within the Bureau of Land and Resources. Just last year, that relative was investigated."

"It was for serious corruption and, in less than a year, the Liu family started showing all sorts of cracks. Previously, relying on connections within the Bureau of Land and Resources, they were untouchable in scoring projects and contacts. Now, with that connection gone, countless people are eagerly waiting to trample them down.

If you still think of marrying into such a family, you'd better leave Capital City now."

"I didn't know..." Chen Qi hadn't expected that in just less than two days, her brother had investigated them thoroughly.

"You may not have known, but did that Liu guy come after you when you got scolded that day?"

Chen Pingsheng angrily said, "Such a mama's boy without a shred of responsibility, and you actually say he's not bad, Chen Qi, I really overestimated you."

Chen Qi was almost in tears from the scolding; naturally, her own brother cared a lot about her.

But in scolding someone, he was utterly merciless.

One could say that Chen Pingsheng not only looked down on Liu Wenhao's timidity and lack of responsibility,

but also had contempt for the Liu family, which, having just lost the backing of their powerful relative from Zhengfu, was now on the brink of bankruptcy.

How many people had they wronged in getting those projects? When times were good, none of these people would budge.

But the moment there was a hint of trouble or a crisis arose,

all of them would seize the opportunity, swarming in.

And they would definitely trample you underfoot.

That's why they say in business it pays to have many friends and to leave room for maneuver. Clearly, the old Liu family has met its karma.

In such circumstances, how could he possibly let his little sister marry into such murky waters?

Chen Qi cried from the scolding, and after Song Yanxi gave him a disdainful glance, she took Chen Qi away to comfort her.

She also heard about the situation; indeed, Chen Pingsheng wasn't angry about the insult in the past.

Rather, he was infuriated to see his little sister get scolded like that, while Liu Wenhao didn't say a word in her defense.

Not daring to even let out a peep.
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Consider that in the past when Liu Fen openly ridiculed him, Song Yanxi would be the one throwing down her chopsticks before he ever did.

When someone can't even stand up for you when closest to you, there's no way to expect any good days ahead.

This has nothing to do with money; it's about the accountability of being a man.

Song Yanxi also really looked down on Liu Wenhao; she thought it better to date the guy selling apples outside than him.

Chen Qi was heartbroken now, but she couldn't stay heartbroken for too long.

It's the 21st century, after all; who gives their life for love anymore?

The next day, she was already online snacking on popcorn at Water Cloud Space.

The Children's Day celebration was coming up, and the spoiled brat had a school event.

Both she and her husband were planning to attend, and in half a month, their family would move to the Siheyuan in the second ring.

The area around Shijingshan would only see occasional visits from them from now on.