Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

"Sister Wang Min, you agree, right?"

Zhou Rongsen coughed twice, picked up his teacup and drank, pretending he hadn't heard anything, but he was secretly overjoyed.

My dear niece, your uncle has loved you for nothing!

Wang Min's face turned pale and then flushed, before she suddenly stood up.

"I have something to do, I'll be going now."

She picked up her bag and strode towards the door.

Zhou Rongsen quickly stood up: "Let me see you off."

"Need not."

Wang Min didn't look back, opened the door and walked out.

The door slammed shut.

Zhou Rongsen stood in the entryway, scratched his head, and looked back at his sister.

Zhou Rongmei glared at her daughter, annoyed: "How can you talk like that?"

Zhao Yanxi blinked innocently: "What did I say? I didn't say anything."

Zhou Rongmei then ordered her younger brother, "What are you standing there for? Go after them!"

Zhou Rongsen smiled wryly: "Sis, why are you chasing after her..."

"She was your blind date, how could you just let her leave like that?"

"If she thinks I'm too fat, why bother with blind dates?"

He walked back to the sofa and sat down, looking troubled: "She doesn't like me, and I don't like her. Why do you insist that I date her?"

Zhou Rongmei frowned: "What? She's the daughter of your brother-in-law's former boss. Marrying her might be a big help to your career..."

"Auntie."

Ding Heng suddenly interrupted, "Is Sister Wang Min... in a bad mood because of her pregnancy?"

What?! Pregnant?

"I just accidentally saw that she had a box of folic acid in her bag..."

"This……"

Zhou Rongmei gasped.

Her Zhou family had only one son for generations, and she almost had to raise someone else's child?

Her face darkened, and she turned to look at her husband.

Zhao Xingguo looked completely innocent: "Why are you looking at me like that? You were the one who insisted on introducing them."

Zhou Rongmei was speechless, and let out a long sigh.

She asked her brother again, "You didn't...?"

"sister!"

Zhou Rongsen quickly interrupted her, both amused and exasperated: "I'm not stupid. She's hinted at it a few times, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I'd rather go to the shopping mall a couple more times than waste that time..."

"cough!"

Zhao Xingguo coughed suddenly and swept his sharp eyes over.

Zhou Rongsen immediately stopped talking and gave his brother-in-law an embarrassed smile: "Brother-in-law, I was just kidding, it's just a social occasion, nothing more."

Zhou Rongmei glared at her younger brother, her tone even more serious: "Handle this matter properly, don't drag it out."

"Don't worry, sister, I understand."

Zhou Rongsen then sat down next to Ding Heng and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiao Ding, you have a good eye. You noticed something was wrong right away."

Ding Heng pretended to be an honest man and scratched his head: "I just happened to see it, I didn't think much of it."

"That means we're destined to be together."

Zhou Rongsen chuckled and gave a thumbs up: "By the way, you came back this time to see Yan hope off again?"

Ding Heng put down his teacup and said casually, "Actually, there's something else I wanted to discuss with you today. I'd like to take Yan hope on a trip to Europe for about a month."

"Yan hope mentioned this to us before."

Zhao Xingguo didn't react much and continued to slowly sip his tea: "Little Ding, if I may ask you something, where did you get the money?"

Ding Heng met Zhao Xingguo's gaze without flinching.

"Uncle, I made some money from stock trading."

"Stock trading?"

"Correct."

Ding Heng nodded, his tone natural: "I started researching it last year. I was lucky, and with the guidance of a teacher, I caught a few waves of market trends."

Zhao Xingguo continued, "What stocks did you buy?"

Ding Heng smiled and began reciting the menu, then casually mentioned the market trend and sector rotation, using terms like "northbound capital," "net inflow of major funds," and "MACD golden cross"—a string of professional jargon.

Zhao Xingguo was completely confused.

He didn't understand stock trading; he simply wanted to test whether Ding Heng was lying and whether the money came from an illegitimate source.

Seeing Ding Heng's confident tone and open attitude, he felt slightly relieved and turned to give Zhou Rongsen a look.

Zhou Rongsen was a businessman who had experienced ups and downs in the stock market for over a decade, and he immediately understood his brother-in-law's meaning.

He cleared his throat and picked up the conversation: "Xiao Ding, have you been paying attention to new energy lately?"

"Yes, I just sold all my shares in a photovoltaic stock last month, making over 40% profit. Uncle Rongsen, you play this too?"

"I'm not as good at playing the game as you are. I didn't sell my lithium mining stock when it was at its peak, and only sold when it dropped by more than ten percent."

"The lithium mining sector has seen too much growth in the early stages, so a short-term correction is normal. However, I am still optimistic about its long-term prospects, as new energy is a major trend."

Ding Heng humbly replied, "I was just lucky to catch the wave."

"No way! Your uncle will ask you for advice another day, so don't keep it to yourself!"

"No, no, no, I should be the one asking my uncle for advice."

After listening to their conversation, Zhao Xingguo had a basic understanding of the situation.

“Xiao Ding, it’s good that you’re young and can make money. However…”

He softened his tone, his gaze shifting between Ding Heng and Zhao Yanxi, before finally offering earnest advice.

"But it's important to cultivate a habit of saving and avoid overspending. In particular, you shouldn't be easily swayed by others and spend money just because they tell you to."

After saying that, Zhao Xingguo glanced at his daughter, his meaning all too clear.

Zhao Yanxi immediately bristled: "Dad! Why are you looking at me like that! It really wasn't me who suggested going to Europe!"

Zhou Rongmei spoke up at the right moment: "Xiao Ding is a very honest person. If you hadn't mentioned it, would he have run so far?"

Ding Heng had just saved his younger brother a lot of trouble, so Zhou Rongmei now found him much more agreeable.

"mom!"

Zhao Yanxi felt so wronged...

Ding Heng quickly smoothed things over: "Uncle, I just wanted to go to Europe to take some photos, and Yan hope is coming with me."

Zhao Xingguo didn't press the matter further, assuming it was Ding Heng giving his daughter a way out.

“You young people can’t go out and have fun without paying for everything yourself.”

He said formally, "We will give Yan hope some money later. When you're out, try to split the bill."

"dad……"

Zhao Yanxi was about to speak when Zhao Xingguo glared at her and shut her up.

"Brother-in-law, I'll pay for this."

Zhou Rongsen interjected with a smile, "Xiao Ding! I have a few friends in Europe who are in the import and export trade. If you encounter any trouble, give me a call and I'll have them help you."

Ding Heng politely replied, "Thank you, Uncle."

"Don't mention it."

Zhou Rongsen waved his hand: "You've done me a huge favor today!"

The atmosphere in the living room completely relaxed, and everyone chatted and laughed...

Zhou Rongsen arranged dinner at a high-end restaurant, where the dishes were exquisite.

Zhou Rongsen insisted on drinking with Ding Heng, opening one bottle after another.

"Xiao Ding, come on, have another drink!"

"Uncle, I really can't..."

"How can a man say no! Drink!"

Zhao Yanxi watched from the side, but did not stop them.

She had witnessed Ding Heng's drinking capacity; her uncle had simply made a fool of himself.

Because his unit had a recent mission and he was on standby at any time, Zhao Xingguo did not drink a drop of alcohol, only occasionally asking a question or two about Ding Heng and Zhao Yanxi's situation at school.

By the end of the dinner, Zhou Rongsen was completely drunk and passed out, slumped in his chair, mumbling incoherently.

Zhao Xingguo sent his wife and daughter to buy some things, and then gestured for Ding Heng and himself to drive back first.

After the mother and daughter left, Zhao Xingguo helped Zhou Rongsen up and walked him out. The over 200-pound fat man made Zhou Rongsen stagger.

Ding Heng quickly stepped forward: "Uncle, let me do it."

He took Zhou Rongsen's arm, lifted him gently, and steadily supported him.

Zhou Rongsen, who weighs over 200 pounds, looks like a chick in his hands.

Zhao Xingguo exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Ding usually exercises quite well!"

"fine……"