Watching the video playing on the TV, Second Grandfather, who had been dazing off, immediately put down his Zisha teapot.
He clapped his hands happily.
"Wow, my dear grandson, you made this?"
Jiang Cheng nodded in response: "Yes, I was eating out today and found someone setting up this kind of scam for children in an alley, so I had this made and threw in an advertisement while I was at it."
Jiang Cheng spoke casually, but Second Grandfather looked as if he had heard something wonderful.
He immediately stood up, walked to the threshold, and shouted toward the study next to the courtyard.
"Big brother! Come quick! Our Jiang Cheng is on TV!"
Watching Second Grandfather's series of actions, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel both amused and helpless. He shook his head and shouted back, "Second Grandfather, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration? When was I on TV?"
As soon as Jiang Cheng finished speaking, the system let out a "ding."
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing a meaningful task."
"Ding! The system rewards the Host with the 'Sit Like a Divine Bell' skill. [This skill helps the Host stabilize their posture at any time and place.]"
"Ding! Combined with the 'meaningful task' effect, the duration will last for one month. Additionally, the Host is rewarded with one 'New Spring wishing card'."
"Special Note: 'This card is limited to one person and will realize the Host's wish within reasonable human limits.'"
"Note Example: 'If the Host wishes to be invincible or immortal, it will be considered a failed wish'."
"Note Example: If the Host wishes for three more of these wishing cards, it will be considered a failed wish."
"Note Example: 'If the Host wishes to become the richest person in the world, the wish will not be granted instantly, but the system will help the Host achieve it step by step through the passage of time.'"
Looking at the reward prompts, Jiang Cheng's eyes couldn't help but widen.
He had been craving a "wishing card" for a long time.
After all, everyone else in the family already had a card; only his own dad didn't have one yet.
It felt like he had prepared gifts for the whole family but missed him alone, which made Jiang Cheng feel quite uneasy.
But seeing the examples in the system's notes, he was once again both amused and helpless.
Did the system hear his wish for three more wishing cards last time?
Last time, he had obtained the Blooming Flowers and Full Moon wishing card.
After finishing that wish, Jiang Cheng had actually started considering other wishes.
He had thought of many things, such as specific cures for diseases, blueprints for high-end technology, or designs for cutting-edge weapons.
These wishes might be out of reach for ordinary people, but for Jiang Cheng, who possessed a wishing card, they were not entirely impossible to achieve.
However, when he compared these wishes with his family's health, his heart began to waver.
In his view, his family's health was the most important; everything else could be prioritized later.
Just as Great-Grandfather had said before.
First the small family, then the big family.
Even if a person has noble character and exceptional awareness, you cannot demand that they always think and act from a global perspective in every situation.
Because that not only goes against human nature but is also an unrealistic fantasy.
If Jiang Cheng were asked to give up a perfect opportunity to protect his family for the sake of the so-called "big picture."
Then Jiang Cheng would definitely say without hesitation: "That's absolute bullshit!"
If you want to be selfless, go ahead, but spare me the moral kidnapping.
From the perspective of human nature, a person's ability to make sacrifices for society or others is often based on two prerequisites.
One is that they already have enough, their own needs are fully met, and they no longer feel any sense of lack.
The other case is that they have already lost everything and have nothing, so they choose to give the little love they have left to others.
There is a term called "overflowing when full."
Only when you have so much that you can't store it anymore and no longer need it can you give that extra love to others.
And those who clearly have nothing, or are even in a state of lack themselves, yet still leave the opportunity to others.
To be honest, that's not selflessness; it could even be classified as indifference.
Because if you don't value or protect those closest to you, how can you talk about love?
Unless your family has caused you great trauma, but that's a different matter.
But his own mom and dad had been very good to him since childhood, so that problem didn't exist.
More importantly, it was already 2018. In another year, a serious global disease would break out.
When the disease first started spreading.
Even the former President of the Confederation of Switzerland died at the age of 81 because of this illness.
Many academicians in our country also fell because of this virus.
If even these famous figures and politicians were like this, let alone the ordinary people around the world under the sweep of the virus.
According to incomplete statistics, the global death toll from this virus reached over 30 million.
In this context, Jiang Cheng could not possibly make any other wish.
Great-Grandfather paced out of the study, still holding unfinished documents in his hand.
"Where is it?" Great-Grandfather muttered.
"Right here, Xingchen Investment..." Second Grandfather pointed at the screen and said excitedly.
Great-Grandfather quickly put on his reading glasses, his gaze behind the lenses sharp as a hawk's, staring straight at the screen.
When he saw the content on the screen, that sharp gaze instantly softened, revealing a satisfied smile.
"Xingchen Group? Yes, yes, yes." Great-Grandfather nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, Second Grandfather proudly patted the Huanghuali armrest beside him and said with a smile, "Last year it was the Hope Primary School, and this year he's doing anti-fraud public welfare. This grandson of mine has a sense of social responsibility!"
After speaking, Second Grandfather turned and shouted to the butler: "Old Lin, bring out my collection of moutai! We must celebrate properly today!"
Jiang Jianmin, who was nearby, quickly tried to stop him: "Second Uncle, how can you drink..."
"Oh, it's fine. My grandson is on CCTV; I have to have a couple of drinks no matter what." Second Grandfather stiffened his neck like a child, insisting on drinking.
Great-Grandfather laughed and said, "Then don't drink. Here, I'll drink a bit for you."
"That works too. I'll just have a tiny sip then."
After speaking, Jiang Chenghong pointed his finger at the anti-fraud animation playing on loop on the TV. "Look at this production quality; it's better than the films from the Propaganda Department!"
Seeing the two grandfathers getting like this again because of Jiang Cheng, Jiang Jianmin shook his head, somewhat speechless.
Unsurprisingly, Jiang Cheng soon received a warning look of "love" from his own father.
But despite the glare, his body was honest.
Jiang Jianmin quickly picked up his phone, filmed the video clip playing on the TV, and saved it to his phone.
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng felt a warmth in his heart.
He knew that although his dad acted one way and felt another on the surface, he still cared about him deeply.
Jiang Cheng also muttered in his heart.
"I wish my father, Jiang Jianmin, will be free from any diseases or accidents, and be safe and healthy for his entire life!"
"Ding! The wishing card is taking effect; the system is conducting an assessment."
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for a successful wish. From this moment on, the Host's father, Jiang Jianmin, will be free from major diseases and accidents, and will be in good health."
"Special Note: 'Minor illnesses such as colds and fevers are not included'."
Looking at the result of the system's wish, the heavy stone that had been weighing on Jiang Cheng's heart finally began to drop.
Now, when his dad went to the Tibetan region, Jiang Cheng would no longer have to be as worried as before.
Worried about his health.
As long as no man-made accidents occurred.
Jiang Cheng believed that his mom and dad would surely live to a hundred and eventually enjoy their final years, passing away peacefully of old age.
Just then, Second Grandfather suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling directly on Jiang Cheng, and asked: "By the way, how is the construction of that King of Fengtai land going?"
Jiang Cheng was focused on pouring tea for his grandfather, but after hearing Second Grandfather's question, his gaze turned toward him.
Despite this, Jiang Cheng was surprised to find that his wrist was as steady as a rock, not affected in the slightest.
The emerald tea soup drew a perfect arc in the air and landed steadily in his grandfather's teacup.
Jiang Cheng understood the meaning behind Second Grandfather's words.
From a businessman's perspective, he probably thought Jiang Cheng's advertisement was for the residential area on the King of Fengtai land.
After all, Xingchen's headquarters was in Shanghai, and for now, this was their only business in Kyoto.
Jiang Cheng composed himself and then replied unhurriedly: "There shouldn't be any problems."
"Your company's focus shouldn't be on real estate, right?" Second Grandfather asked with a smile, leaning forward slightly toward Jiang Cheng. The scent of sandalwood and cigars on him intertwined, forming a unique aroma.
Jiang Cheng quickly shook his head and replied firmly: "No, real estate is not the focus of our company's development."
Hearing Jiang Cheng's straightforward answer, a gratified smile appeared on Second Grandfather's face. He nodded with satisfaction, showing his approval of Jiang Cheng.
Just then, Jiang Jianmin noticed the gazes of his father and second uncle. He seemed to realize something and quickly waved his hand, explaining: "Don't look at me. I haven't interfered in his company's affairs; I didn't tell him anything."
Second Grandfather smiled and turned his gaze to Great-Grandfather, continuing: "Big brother, see, I was right. Jiang Cheng is truly a descendant of our Jiang Family. He not only has brains but also a very unique vision; he knows to focus on technology."
Great-Grandfather chimed in, nodding in praise: "Yes, after all, he's one of us. The genes are there; how could he be bad..."
Jiang Jianmin then added: "It's indeed right to focus on technology. High-end technology is the future."
Great-Grandfather nodded slightly in agreement: "Indeed. However, currently, taxes in most regions still rely mainly on the real estate market and land transfer fees. Realizing a transformation is no easy feat; it's a massive project. After you take office there, you must come up with some new methods regarding taxation. Not only to increase fiscal revenue but also to effectively improve the living standards of the local people. Only then can you achieve significant political results."
Hearing this, Jiang Jianmin quickly responded: "Dad, I understand."
While they were talking, Jiang Cheng's WeChat suddenly let out a series of "ding-ding-ding" notification sounds.
Jiang Cheng hurriedly opened his phone and saw a string of messages popping up on the screen, all inquiries about the anti-fraud advertisement Xingchen Investment had placed on CCTV.
After all, it was an authoritative media outlet like CCTV, and on the special day of New Year's Day, many people were watching the Spring Festival Gala.
Not just the Girls, but even his classmates—Zhou Zhiyun, Huang Cheng, and Wang Jian—had all sent messages.
Of course, owners of other investment companies, and even the chairman of King of Fengtai and the CEO of Bi Gui Yuan, had sent greetings to Jiang Cheng one after another.
These messages flooded in like a tide, making Jiang Cheng a bit overwhelmed.
However, among these many messages, Jiang Cheng unexpectedly found one from Ye Wan.
He hadn't expected this Little Mute to take the initiative to contact him.
Opening Ye Wan's message, Jiang Cheng found that her content was different from the others.
Ye Wan didn't just send a simple New Year's greeting like the rest.
Instead, she took a photo of the computer screen showing today's sales at the milk tea shop.
On the first day of the New Year, Simple Tea's sales had actually reached fifty thousand yuan.
Ye Wan: "I wish you a Happy New Year."
Ye Wan: "Business is very good today..."
Ye Wan: "The store manager said he saw other managers posting their sales in his QQ group. There's a milk tea shop called Gu Ming with sales of eighty thousand, but their location is in the city center with more people."