It's already 2026, how can we still talk about having many children and having many blessings?

Chen Mo took the elevator downstairs to Huang Xianshan's floor. He used his X-ray vision to see the old man making a phone call inside the room.

I don't know what they're saying, but they look very angry.

Chen Mo didn't linger. He went downstairs, surveyed the underground parking lot, found the best spot, and lay in wait.

It was a little after 7 p.m.

Huang Xianshan and his team finally came down.

The old man was on the phone as he walked.

"Ha, so Chen Mo is just a little bastard. He's really asking for death. No matter what kind of bigwig he's backed by in the cultural circle, he's nothing in the face of capital."

"And Sheng Heng, let's discuss it tonight and make that down-and-out go bankrupt in the shortest time possible."

"Oh? There's a female celebrity involved? Sure, you can arrange it. As long as I'm satisfied, I'll take care of your Qin family's little troubles as well."

Huang Xianshan got into the back seat of the van.

The bodyguard/driver was driving, and the lawyer was in the passenger seat.

The others got into the car behind.

The car started, and two and a half minutes later, it left the residential area and turned onto the main road.

Just then, a streak of blood appeared.

Huang Xianshan covered her throat, opened her mouth, making a whistling sound, and stared wide-eyed.

"Mr. Huang, you..."

The bodyguard glanced in the rearview mirror, his face filled with horror. He slammed on the brakes, pulled the car over to the side of the road, and pressed the door release.

The lawyer also turned to look back, his face filled with terror.

"What's wrong? What happened? Mr. Huang... Oh my god... What happened?"

The lawyer witnessed a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life…

The bodyguard opened the door and was stunned to see a dagger lying in a pool of blood in the back seat.

"Why...why did you kill Mr. Huang?"

The people in the car behind rushed over and, upon seeing this scene, all looked terrified.

"No...it wasn't me..." the bodyguard's voice trembled. "It wasn't me..."

"It wasn't me either." The lawyer's voice trembled. "I was sitting in the passenger seat, and I didn't do anything..."

The lawyer, being a law student, knows this better than anyone else.

There were only three of them in the car, and the murder weapon was in the back seat.

"Quick, check the dashcam footage right now! See if anyone got out of the car!"

"Don't move! Protect the scene and call the police!"

Soon after, several police cars arrived, set up a cordon, and began their investigation.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo was already in a nearby upscale supermarket.

He bought a roast goose from the deli section and enjoyed it while sitting in the rest area.

After finishing the last piece, some color finally returned to his pale face.

The intermediate invisibility technique is too taxing; after using it three times in a row, I almost couldn't get out.

He wiped his hands, called Gu Qingyao, told her about Chi Fanghua, and asked her to bring Gu Wanqing and her son to Yinshan Shangfu for dinner.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo pushed the shopping cart and started shopping.

This supermarket caters specifically to the wealthy residents in the area, and the ingredients are indeed of high quality.

Australian lobsters were wriggling in the tank, New Zealand king salmon were neatly cut and placed in the freezer, and there was a box labeled "air-freighted caviar"—it was ridiculously expensive.

He'd never eaten it before and wanted to try it.

He also grabbed Iberian ham, black truffles, Wagyu beef, foie gras, and some other common ingredients, filling his shopping cart to the brim.

Damn it, it actually cost him almost 100,000?

Carrying large and small bags home, they passed by the crime scene, where the police had already cordoned off the area.

He didn't approach, but glanced at it from a distance with his X-ray vision.

The body has been removed, and Huang Xianshan's team members have also disappeared.

He turned a corner and returned to 1801 through a small side door without cameras.

"Mr. Chen, you're going out for a bit... to buy groceries?"

"Yes." Chen Mo carried the things into the kitchen. "I'm cooking a big meal tonight."

Chi Fanghua frowned.

Is he... trying to keep me as a sugar daddy?

Sigh, men are all the same. Once they have one family, they want another.

[But, fine, I'll take care of him. Only he can protect me and Xiao Moli. Consider it finding a father for Xiao Moli.]

She watched Chen Mo's retreating figure and noticed that his face was a little pale.

"Mr. Chen, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"It's nothing." Chen Mo didn't even turn his head. "I'm a little tired, I'll be fine after a rest."

At this time, the doorbell rang.

Chen Mo went to open the door, and Gu Qingyao and Gu Wanqing arrived.

Gu Wanqing was holding Xiaobao, while Gu Qingyao was carrying two bottles of red wine.

When Chi Fanghua saw them, she immediately became reserved.

Gu Qingyao is Chen Mo's official girlfriend, while she, an outsider, lives in someone else's house with her daughter and even wants Chen Mo to be her daughter's father...

This feels weird, like being caught red-handed by the wife.

Gu Qingyao was very generous; she looked at Chi Fanghua as soon as she entered the room.

"Ms. Chi, Chen Mo told me everything about you. I never imagined that Huang Xianliang would be so terrifying."

She put down the red wine and sat down on the sofa.

"I've already spoken with Shengheng's legal counsel, and they'll handle your inheritance matters tomorrow."

Chi Fanghua looked grateful. "Thank you, but... this will cause Sheng Heng a lot of trouble."

"It's nothing." Gu Qingyao waved her hand. "I heard that the Qin family has already hooked up with Huang Xianliang, and they will definitely target Sheng Heng."

"Previously, I planned to raise funds from Huang Xianliang and package Shengheng's non-performing assets for listing."

"But now, I will sell these bad assets, turn them into money, and use it to cooperate with you and support your research."

She paused.

"You don't need to feel guilty. I'm using this opportunity to give Sheng Heng a thorough overhaul, remove its burdens, and completely resolve its internal crisis."

Chi Fanghua said solemnly, "Okay, as long as you can completely solve my problem, I will cooperate with you."

"Okay, then we'll be partners from now on."

Gu Qingyao stood up, walked to the kitchen door, and saw Chen Mo tying an apron.

"Chen Mo, you can cook?"

"Of course." Chen Mo said without turning his head. "You're in for a treat tonight."

Gu Qingyao pouted. "Don't be so overconfident. Even if you can cook, do you think you can be better than the chefs at my Shengheng Farmhouse Restaurant? If you ask me, let's not waste our time and just go out to eat."

Chen Mo did not reply.

He took out a piece of Australian lobster meat and placed it on the cutting board. With a swift cut, the lobster meat unfolded neatly, its texture perfectly intact.

Then there's the king salmon, with slices as thin as paper, each one translucent.

Slice the black truffles thinly and sprinkle them on the steak.

The Wagyu beef sizzled in the pan, its aroma filling the entire kitchen…

Gu Qingyao was dumbfounded.

"Chen Mo...you...you're really good at this? Your knife skills are like those of a master chef in a movie!"

Chen Mo ignored her and focused on cooking.

Two hours later, eight dishes and a soup were served.

The colors were pleasing to the eye, red, green, yellow, and white, filling the entire table.

Gu Qingyao couldn't resist sneaking a bite of beef, chewed it a couple of times, and then exclaimed loudly.

"The food at my Shengheng Farmhouse Restaurant is all shit!"

Gu Wanqing was amused by her. "Qingyao, you don't need to go to such lengths to flatter Chen Mo, do you?"

Gu Qingyao picked up a piece of fish and stuffed it into Gu Wanqing's mouth.

Gu Wanqing chewed it, "This...is delicious...I've never eaten anything this delicious before..."

She picked up a piece of beef and held it to Chi Fanghua's lips.

Chi Fanghua opened her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "It's so delicious... better than any five-star Michelin-starred restaurant I've ever eaten at in Shanghai..."

Everyone ate to their heart's content.

The effects of their superb culinary skills were evident, and everyone's face showed relaxation and joy.

Gu Wanqing slumped in the chair, touching her stomach.

"Chen Mo, would you like to come over and cook more often from now on? I'm afraid I won't be able to eat the housekeeper's cooking anymore."

"OK."

Chi Fanghua glanced at Chen Mo.

I really want to go over for a meal... Eating these dishes makes me feel better... But how do I bring it up?

She bit the tip of her chopsticks, her head down.

"Fanghua, when Chen Mo comes to cook at home in the future, I'll ask you to come over too. Let's keep in touch."

Gu Wanqing is very understanding.

"My little one and your little Jasmine are about the same age, so they're a good match. Let them grow up together as childhood sweethearts..."

"Okay," Chi Fanghua blurted out, then immediately realized she had agreed too quickly, and her ears turned a little red.

Chen Mo remained silent.

What's going on? Another childhood sweetheart relationship? Do you really want him to come clean?

He thought about the showdown he would face in the future, the chaotic scene that would erupt... just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.

He shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

The group of people ate their fill, and the atmosphere was just right.

Just then, Chi Fanghua's phone rang.

She answered the phone, listened for a few minutes, and looked on incredulously.

"The police notified me... to handle Huang Xianshan's funeral arrangements... saying he was murdered... Huang Xianshan only had Huang Xianliang as a relative, and they asked me, his sister-in-law, to handle it..."

She hung up the phone and gave a stammering explanation.

Chen Mo put down his chopsticks. "Ms. Chi, does this mean there's a chance for a change in the inheritance situation?"