Playing the male antagonist in a melodramatic novel is fine for a bit of fun.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin's brows furrowed slightly before relaxing.

As far as Chen Xin knew, Dou Wen's family could afford 1000 million, but that would require the entire family to contribute together.

If it were just Dou Wen paying for it himself, he wouldn't be able to afford it.

However, I have plenty of pocket money, so 1000 million is just a drop in the bucket. I can help Wenwen with that.

However, Chen Zhou's voice rang out the next moment: "You are not allowed to pay for your friend's money."

"This offer is valid for one year only, and will not be accepted after that."

Chen Xin: !

Chen Xin's eyes widened: "Brother."

Chen Zhou shook his head, his attitude very firm: "On this point, there's no room for discussion."

Chen Xin looked to Chen Ya for help, but Chen Ya shook her head: "On this point, I also think you should listen to Zhou."

As A-Zhou said, the Dharma should not be transmitted lightly.

Xin Xin's friend only had the opportunity to obtain the cultivation technique from A Zhou because of his acquaintance with Xin Xin. If Xin Xin has to bear the cost, then it's better not to be friends with her at all.

Seeing that Chen Ya was unwilling to help, Chen Xin turned her pleading gaze to Chen Mu and Tong Xiao.

However, Chen Mu and Tong Xiao, who always doted on her, shook their heads and said, "Listen to your brother."

What is too easily obtained is never cherished, and its value is never realized.

Furthermore, it's quite easy for people with unusual abilities to make money.

Since A-Zhou dared to make such a request, it means that earning 1000 million would definitely make Xin-Xin's friend suffer but not die.

Only when you spend 1000 million to buy a cultivation technique can you realize its value and the great benefits Xin Xin has given you.

The key question is whether Xin Xin's friends have the courage and determination to take the gamble.

I bet Ah Zhou's techniques will work on her.

To prevent Chen Xin from secretly cheating her friend, Chen Mu continued, "Starting today, I will freeze your bank card for the next year. Then I will give you a new one with a monthly limit of 10. Of course, if your friend buys it in advance, I will unfreeze it for you."

Tong Xiao added, "If you want to buy bags or jewelry, come to Mom."

Chen Ya also spoke up, "You can come find your sister too."

Chen Zhou looked at the dumbfounded Chen Xin and said, "You can come to me too."

These words directly eliminated the possibility that Chen Xin had cheated.

Chen Xin was on the verge of tears. She should have asked Guo Le for it privately.

Given the current situation, Guo Le can't possibly give it to her.

Honestly, why did you have to ask that question?

Chen Xin wanted to cry but had no tears.

Now things are really bad. Not only can I not help Wenwen anymore, but I'm also struggling to make ends meet myself.

While chatting, everyone kept an eye on what Chen Ming was doing.

This family reunion dinner was attended not only by people from the entertainment industry, but also by a child star who had been invited by the Chen family to perform.

Many of these minor celebrities have great ambitions.

But the second-generation rich kids in the circle have more experience and more knowledge.

It's fine to play around with them, but how could I possibly develop real feelings for them?

These minor celebrities are well aware of this; they're just taking a chance, even if it's risky, and at worst, making some money.

But this time was different. This was a family reunion dinner for a second-generation member who grew up outside the social circle and in the countryside.

These second-generation rich kids, with limited experience, are the easiest to catch and manipulate.

This could be a gamble that could propel her to the top and make her a wealthy heiress.

Therefore, every single one of these minor celebrities went to toast Chen Ming after he and the others in the industry finished drinking, with the aim of getting him drunk.

Chen Zhou looked at Chen Ming, who was already full but still insisted on drinking a glass out of politeness, and felt somewhat helpless. He looked at Chen Mu and said, "Dad, aren't you going to do something about it?"

If things continue like this, Chen Ming will be dragged to some private room as soon as the banquet ends.

Chen Mu: "I don't want to get involved. I want to see when he realizes that he is the young master of the Chen family, not someone who has to drink a cup with any Tom, Dick, or Harry who offers him a toast."

Chen Zhou then looked at Tong Xiao, who replied matter-of-factly, "Once you're in the industry, you have to recognize your niche."

"Either you and Xin Xin do it, just show your face so people will remember you, and you don't need to do any real interaction."

"Either we realize that the Chen family is at the top of the social hierarchy in Shanghai, and that others should be behaving according to our wishes."

"Xiao Ming has wasted many years, so teaching him is the fastest way!"

Chen Zhou realized that his parents had started using their parenting methods again.

The problem is, Chen Ming is drunk right now, so how could he be aware of any of this?

Chen Zhou gave Chen Xin a wink, and Chen Xin understood. He immediately went to Chen Ming, who was surrounded by a group of women toasting him, and asked, "Brother Chen Ming, is the wine good?"

Chen Ming's face was flushed, and after burping, he said, "No, no... it doesn't taste good."

Because he was already drunk, Chen Ming stammered a little when he spoke.

Chen Xin said irritably, "If it doesn't taste good, then I won't drink it."

Chen Ming: "But everyone is toasting me, it would be impolite not to drink."

"Yes, Miss Chen. If Young Master Ming wants to drink, then let him drink!" A young star in a white dress immediately spoke up when she saw Chen Ming speaking like this.

This gave her a reason to interrupt, and Chen Ming will definitely remember her.

But then she realized something was wrong.

Normally, the other bitches would definitely follow suit and try to show their faces in front of Chen Ming, so why are they so quiet now?

"Who gives you the right to speak here?"

Only after those words were spoken did the minor celebrity realize that something was inappropriate.

Her behavior just now was completely out of line.

The consequences of such behavior are that being banned would be considered good.

She immediately knelt down and kowtowed on the ground, saying, "Miss Chen, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time."

Chen Xin waved her hand dismissively, and the young starlet, feeling as if she had been granted a pardon, quickly left the banquet hall.

Then, Chen Xin looked at Li Ming and said, "Not everyone deserves the respect of the Chen family. In the future, if you encounter something you don't want to do, then don't do it."

Li Ming stared blankly for a moment, then nodded heavily.

He wasn't stupid; he had just returned to the Chen family and hadn't yet found a suitable code of conduct, so he subconsciously applied his previous behavior to his actions.

But his sister's words and the little star's performance made Li Ming realize one thing: he was now a superior person.

Therefore, at a banquet, others should take care of your feelings, rather than you taking the initiative to take care of them.

Chen Zhou, who was pondering how to incorporate the Yin Emperor's vortex space into the strategy system, looked at Chen Ming with some surprise in his eyes, thinking to himself, "This can also increase luck?"

The character in the strategy guide, drooling, said: "When did you absorb your brother's luck?"

Chen Zhou: "Are you laundering money here?"