Xiao Chuan felt like he was about to explode with anger.
This guy really knew how to hit where it hurt. For him now... his three precious daughters were more important than his own life.
He had tried everything to protect them... yet still failed to keep that brat Jiang Che at bay.
If it were any other ordinary guy daring to flirt with his daughters, he would’ve long since had them encased in concrete and dumped into the ocean.
But against Jiang Che, he was utterly powerless—especially now, with the revival of spiritual energy and the dawn of the cultivation era. His status as the world’s richest man might soon lose its luster.
After all, no matter how much money or power you had, it couldn’t compare to someone who had fists.
"Ah—"
Xiao Chuan let out a long sigh, his entire demeanor instantly deflating, as if he had aged a dozen years in an instant.
Beside him, Piao Deshuang nudged his arm. "Brother Xiao, look on the bright side! You’re now Jiang Che’s father-in-law!!! With that connection... you’ll still be able to strut around Dragon Country like you own the place, won’t you?"
Xiao Chuan: "......"
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Xiao Chuan had spent his whole life as a proud man—now he was supposed to bow and scrape to some little punk?
Was this a joke?
"Aiya~~~ Brother Xiao, has your prestige as the world’s richest man taken a hit in Dragon Country lately?" Piao Deshuang prodded, fanning the flames.
Xiao Chuan: "......"
It was true. Not long ago... some small-time family head surnamed Wang, riding high on his son’s admission into the Cultivators’ Academy, had acted all high and mighty during negotiations, nearly giving Xiao Chuan a stroke.
But this was just the way things were now. The Cultivators’ Academy had become Dragon Country’s most prestigious institution, currently admitting fewer than 200 students—almost all of them the most elite geniuses in cultivation talent.
"Let me tell you, from now on, all you need to do is announce yourself as Jiang Che’s father-in-law, and I guarantee no one will dare challenge you!" Piao Deshuang said excitedly.
"That Wang family’s son... Wang Teng, was it? So what if his cultivation talent is top-tier? Just have Jiang Che cut off his resources... and his old man will be groveling at your feet in no time!"
In an instant, Xiao Chuan was tempted.
He had spent most of his life as a proud titan of commerce, dominating Dragon Country and the world. But now, his prestige was fading, like an aging lion king watching hyenas sneer at him from the savanna.
"But..."
"No buts! Just have your daughters whisper in Jiang Che’s ear, and you could get a pharmaceutical subsidiary under your control. In Dragon Country, that’s a monopoly!"
Gulp—Xiao Chuan swallowed hard.
He knew exactly how insanely profitable elixirs were. Even the most basic pill sold for hundreds of millions in Dragon Country, and the prices overseas were downright outrageous!
If he could really get control over the elixir trade... it would be more lucrative than all his trillion-dollar companies combined.
But it would mean asking his daughters to... whisper in Jiang Che’s ear?
How could he, as a father, bear to do that?
......
"Burp~~~"
Xiao An’an patted her round little belly in satisfaction.
She had never felt so content before.
"Jiang Che, your cooking... is amazing! This is pure bliss."
Indeed, while Xiao Chuan and Piao Deshuang were talking, that little brat Jiang Che had once again infiltrated the household.
Of the triplets, he had already conquered the eldest, Xiao Sisi. The second sister, Xiao Wanwan, was a tougher nut to crack—a mix of tsundere and delicate flower that most couldn’t handle—so he was saving her for last.
That left Xiao An’an in his sights.
Having just conquered Mo Lianxing a couple of days ago, Jiang Che decided to take it slow for now, focusing on deepening his bond with the triplets.
"Of course. I knew you were a little glutton, so I made this especially for you..."
Jiang Che poked the girl’s slightly chubby cheek.
Though the youngest of the triplets, Xiao An’an had the best figure—a textbook case of youthful beauty with—
"I’m not a glutton!!!" Xiao An’an protested in a small voice.
"Heh, you devoured four pieces of braised pork, nine slices of lantern-shadow beef, half a eight-treasure duck, a quarter of a roast duck, and an entire roasted squab..."
"Huh??? You... how do you remember all that?" Xiao An’an’s face flushed red with embarrassment.
She hadn’t felt like she ate that much! How had she unknowingly stuffed herself so full?
"Heh, I didn’t eat much. I was just watching you the whole time!" Jiang Che rested his chin on his hand, smiling as he gazed at the girl.
Xiao An’an’s personality was similar to Xiao Sisi’s, but with an extra dash of playfulness.
"Huh??? You haven’t eaten yet? You made the food... you should have some too..."
But Xiao An’an quickly realized her mistake. As she reached to serve Jiang Che, she saw... the table was a complete mess, not a single intact piece of braised pork left.
"Uh... uh, sorry..."
Jiang Che chuckled. "No need. I’m already full."
Xiao An’an blinked in confusion.
"Heh, haven’t you heard the saying ‘beauty is the best seasoning’?"
Xiao An’an’s cheeks instantly turned crimson.
She had been thoroughly charmed!
Just as the atmosphere between them was heating up, Xiao An’an’s phone suddenly rang.
"Who’s calling now? So annoying!" Xiao An’an pouted.
But when she checked the caller ID:
[ATM (Old Man)]
"Jiang Che, it’s the old man... I mean, my dad’s calling."
The way Xiao An’an referred to her father as "old man" made Jiang Che burst out laughing.
Poor Xiao Chuan. Not one of his three daughters truly saw him as their father.
"ATM"? Seriously?
...
She answered the call.
"Hey, Dad, what’s up?"
After all, he was her "sugar daddy"—she had to show some respect.
Otherwise, how else would the old man keep shelling out the cash?
A sweet little "Daddy" in exchange for endless money? Why not?
Sure enough, Xiao Chuan on the other end visibly relaxed at the sound of Xiao An’an’s voice.
Of his three daughters, only Xiao An’an willingly called him "Dad." Xiao Sisi only addressed him as "Mr. Xiao," and Xiao Wanwan only called him "Father" when she needed money.
Xiao An’an was the only sweet one. He had even secretly transferred 10% of his company shares into her name.
"An’an, I need to talk to you about something!"
"Are you alone? Are Sisi and Wanwan with you?" Xiao Chuan asked.
Xiao An’an glanced at Jiang Che beside her. Jiang Che wasn’t an outsider!
"Go ahead, Dad! I’m alone here."
Hearing this, Xiao Chuan took a deep breath.
"An’an... how’s your relationship with Jiang Che progressing?"
In his mind, at least two of his daughters—Sisi and An’an—had already fallen victim to Jiang Che’s schemes.
And since Xiao An’an was the closest to him, she was the one he chose to discuss this with.
But what he didn’t know was... Jiang Che hadn’t made his move on Xiao An’an yet!