It's Great to Be Rich

"You... cooked all these dishes in just one hour?" Pan Ning stared in astonishment.

Su Yang chuckled, "No big deal. Though I followed some video tutorials for a few dishes—not sure how they turned out."

"They look amazing already."

The two carried the dishes to the dining table one after another.

Just then, Meng Wenzhou and Xia Keke emerged from one of the rooms.

Su Yang turned his head and froze for a second. Damn! Nice one, Meng.

Exchanging glances, Su Yang gave Meng Wenzhou a knowing smirk but said nothing further.

"Wow, smells incredible. Did you order takeout?" Meng Wenzhou walked over to inspect the spread.

"Takeout? On this island? I made all of this."

"You? No way. I don’t buy it." Meng Wenzhou circled the table, scrutinizing each dish.

"Don’t believe me? Ask your sister," Su Yang teased.

"Did he really make this?"

Pan Ning nodded.

"Holy crap, Su Yang, is there anything you can’t do?"

"Come on, it’s just a few dishes. Nothing special. Help me bring out the rest."

A few minutes later, the others, lured by the aroma, trickled downstairs.

Upon learning Su Yang was the chef, the group showered him with praise. The girls even snapped a few photos before settling down to eat.

"Wow!! This is so good!" Xia Keke gave a thumbs-up.

Shen Yixue kept her head down, devouring the food between words. "Never expected you to be this skilled in the kitchen."

Zhang Ziming joined in, "Yang, if I were a girl, I’d fight Pan Ning for you. Young people these days who can cook—let alone this well—are practically extinct."

Pan Ning rolled her eyes. "No one asked you to speak."

Su Yang laughed. "It’s not that impressive."

As they ate and chatted, Su Yang turned to Meng Wenzhou. "What’s the plan for today, Meng?"

"Oh, we’ve got something fun lined up."

"Go on."

"I invited some friends over for a villa pool party later. They’ll arrive around noon."

"Now that sounds like a plan. With you around, there’s never a dull moment."

Meng grinned. "Just sit back and enjoy. But before that—how about some skydiving this morning?"

Liu Bo raised his hand. "I’m in! Love that stuff."

"Nope, nope. I’m terrified of heights," Han Xiaoyu shook her head vigorously.

"Up to you all. Those who want to join me, let’s go. The rest can do their own thing."

"Count me in," Su Yang said.

Mostly because the system rewards me for trying new experiences.

Twenty minutes later, breakfast wrapped up.

The girls took charge of clearing the table and washing the dishes—despite the hotel staff handling such tasks, the mess in the kitchen was too much for them to ignore.

Meanwhile, Su Yang, Meng Wenzhou, and the other two guys lounged on poolside chairs, puffing away.

The backyard pool stretched 30 meters long and 10 meters wide—not massive, but plenty for their needs. Sunlight danced on the water’s surface, casting shimmering reflections.

Surrounded by towering coconut trees, the view extended to a pristine white beach and the sapphire-blue ocean beyond. The scene was nothing short of breathtaking—absolute perfection.

This is what life’s about. A luxury villa, great friends, beautiful women. Money really does make everything better.

Su Yang sighed inwardly.

[Ding! Detecting the host’s current state of enjoyment. Reward: 800,000 RMB + an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton watch (valued at 3.85 million RMB). Item stored in system inventory.]

—Holy crap! It’s been ages since a new reward. And now a watch worth a whole apartment?

—Hell yeah! This system’s getting more generous by the day.

After finishing their cigarettes, Meng Wenzhou stood up. "Alright, the skydiving crew just texted. Let’s head out."

"Sure."

They returned to the living room, where the six girls were engrossed in a card game on the sofa.

Su Yang glanced at Pan Ning. "Coming? Skydiving time."

"I’m scared of heights. Hard pass."

"Seriously? You?"

"What’s wrong with that? Been like this since I was a kid. You guys go ahead."

"Fine. What about the rest of you?" Su Yang scanned the group.

After a brief hesitation, Tang Ziyun raised her hand. "I’ll give it a shot."

Su Yang nodded. "Anyone else?"

Shen Yixue, Liu Meng, and Han Xiaoyu declined, but Xia Keke stood up. "I’m in."

"Alright, let’s move."

The six stepped outside, where a hotel attendant waited with a golf cart.

They rode to the main entrance, where a top-tier black Buick Century MPV was parked.

"This the ride?" Liu Bo peered inside.

"Yep."

Just then, a middle-aged man in a casual shirt and slicked-back hair—wearing a gold Rolex Submariner "Hulk"—hurried over.

"Ah, Young Master Meng! Long time no see!" He shook Meng Wenzhou’s hand warmly before pulling out a pack of He Lou 1916 cigarettes, offering them to the guys.

Meng Wenzhou accepted one with a smile. "Old Wang, you’re driving us yourself?"

"Of course! How could I trust some rookie to chauffeur you? Had to do it personally."

Meng chuckled. "Much appreciated."

"Don’t mention it! Everyone, please hop in." He swung the door open.

Soon, they arrived at the Jade Bamboo Helicopter Skydiving Base.

At the entrance, five white Bell 407 helicopters and two sleek black Agusta AW109s sat on the tarmac.

Each Bell 407 cost around 30 million RMB, while the Agusta AW109—dubbed the "Rolls-Royce of the Sky"—priced at 60 million, catered exclusively to high-end clientele.

Old Wang, the base’s owner, explained that many tourists visiting Deer City specifically came to the island for this experience.

"All six of you jumping?" Old Wang asked.

"Yep," Meng Wenzhou confirmed.

"Great. Please follow me for registration. We’ll need your IDs later."

Su Yang grinned. "Digital copy okay? Didn’t bring my physical ID."

"No problem at all."

After completing paperwork, they entered the waiting area, already crowded with other adventurers.

Each helicopter could technically seat 7-8 people, but with crew and instructors, only two guests could board per aircraft.

After quick discussions, the groups were decided:

- Su Yang and Tang Ziyun

- Meng Wenzhou and Xia Keke

- Liu Bo and Zhang Ziming (the two "third wheels," who shot resentful looks at the others)

Soon, six instructors—four women and two men—entered the waiting area.

Su Yang and Meng Wenzhou quickly stepped forward to greet the coaches.

In the end, two female coaches were assigned to Su Yang and Tang Ziyun, while another pair of female coaches took charge of Meng Wenzhou and Xia Keke.

Two burly male coaches with full beards were assigned to train Liu Bo and Zhang Ziming.