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The warm morning light spilled over the bustling Haicheng, as the landmark buildings extinguished their vibrant neon lights under the early sun, marking the temporary end of the city’s nightlife.
The morning sun filtered through the gaps in the sheer curtains, gently stirring Xu Yao’s biological clock, waking her up promptly at six.
Xu Yao instinctively sat up from her small bed, then remembered that she had retired from the quick transmigration bureau. However, now that she was awake, she reached for her phone beside the pillow.
There were several missed calls and unread messages on WeChat. Leaning against the headboard, Xu Yao first opened the WeChat interface.
[Brother: Yao Yao, the paternity test report is out. I’ll come to pick you up early in the morning.]
This message was sent at three-thirty in the morning.
Xu Yao happily replied with an “okay,” feeling that her retirement life was finally on the right track.
She planned to get up and change clothes. In her less than ten-square-meter small bedroom, the single bed was pressed against the white wall, with only a narrow passage of less than half a meter left between the bed and the wardrobe.
The folding makeup table was cluttered with some cheap cosmetics, and the plastic shoe rack standing at the door exuded a sense of cheapness.
Seeing this messy living environment again, Xu Yao’s beautiful face couldn’t help but show a hint of displeasure.
Wasn’t it promised that after completing 999 quick transmigration tasks, she would be sent to enjoy retirement? Is this what you call retirement? Here? Did they send her to the wrong place?
A somewhat ingratiating mechanical voice immediately echoed in her mind: [Dear host, we did not send you to the wrong place. We brought you back to your original body.]
Xu Yao felt a bit confused. Since she could remember, she had always been working at the quick transmigration bureau, and she didn’t even know why she was working there. All she knew was that after completing 999 quick transmigration tasks, she could gloriously retire, and every retiree would be matched with a retirement assistant spirit to help them live a perfect retirement life.
The voice in her mind continued: [It’s possible that the host’s memory was somewhat damaged while being taken to various worlds for tasks, but don’t worry, I will send you the original plot soon.]
According to the retirement assistant spirit, this world is from a novel called <The Goddess Dominates the Entertainment Circle>, which tells the story of Liu Yingxia, the female lead who grows from a small newcomer to an award-winning actress while finding love.
And Xu Yao, of course, is not the female lead, but merely a small cannon fodder character who appears a few times before meeting her end.
She was discovered by a talent scout due to her stunning looks and entered the entertainment industry by accident, where a trash company arranged a black-red1 route for her, leading her to various self-destructive acts in the entertainment circle, resulting in extremely poor public relations.
Although Xu Yao’s acting skills were terrible and she had a penchant for self-sabotage, she had landed a few supporting roles in online dramas and gained some fans.
Recently, Xu Yao co-starred with the original female lead in a new drama titled <Seeking Immortality>, and the entire crew gathered for a meal at a restaurant.
At that moment, the popular top star Sheng Zhou was in a passionate relationship with the original female lead. Unable to contain his longing, Sheng Zhou secretly went to the underground parking lot of the restaurant to meet the original female lead. Unfortunately, Xu Yao, the unfortunate one, happened to get out of her car and was caught by paparazzi, leading to an immediate exposure.
Sheng Zhou’s fans were known for their overwhelming fighting power across the internet. Within just five days of the scandal breaking, Xu Yao’s follower count surged by over a million, though, of course, they were mostly haters.
Xu Yao picked up her phone to check Weibo and saw that she had gained another two hundred thousand haters today, along with several thousand comments and private messages telling her to get out of the entertainment industry.
Liu Yingxia, now a rising star, had many male fans who found it hard to accept her relationship, while Sheng Zhou was currently involved in a heated CP hype with another female star, making it clear that he didn’t want to expose their relationship at this time for fear of affecting his career.
Thus, only Xu Yao was left to bear the brunt of the world’s hurt.
In the end, she couldn’t withstand the online abuse, feeling hopeless, and two months later, she despairingly jumped from a high building. Just the day after her leap off the building, her wealthy brother, who had just inherited the family business, came looking for her.
Xu Yao looked at this surreal beginning and couldn’t imagine that in the original story, she was supposed to die from jumping off a building. How could she ever do something like that?
Xu Yao was speechless and gently asked, “Are you called Little 6?”
A mechanical voice immediately echoed in her mind: [Yes, I am your retirement assistance spirit, Little 6.]
Xu Yao seriously suggested it change its name to Old 6.
Little 6: [……]
The retirement assistance spirit Xiao 6 didn’t want to be renamed by Xu Yao and quietly remedied, [Dear host, although the original plot may indeed be a bit tragic, if you complete the initial task of receiving your inheritance, you can activate the first pension from the Quick Transmigration Bureau.]
Xu Yao suddenly remembered the inheritance left to her by the wealthy brother in the original text—
Hundreds of buildings!
Dozens of villas in various styles, dozens of commercial properties, two landmark office buildings in Haicheng and Jing City, and dozens of apartment residences and school district houses…
Even just in words, Xu Yao could feel the overwhelming aura of a rich person!
Landlord! The ultimate ideal profession for retirement!
At that moment, Xu Yao finally felt like she was indeed here for retirement.
Xu Yao changed into a new outfit, a simple white crop top that exposed her waist, paired with casual jeans. Xu Yao’s face was the ultimate pursuit for beauty lovers, and her casual outfit was enough to catch attention.
She was about to head out to freshen up when several voice messages popped up on WeChat from the original character’s manager. Xu Yao skilfully converted the voice messages into text.”
[Sister Fan: Xu Yao, where have you run off to? Didn’t you go to Pinxian Pavilion last night? President Zhou waited for you in the private room all night!]
[Sister Fan: I finally managed to get you this opportunity, and I ended up apologising to President Zhou like a fool!]
Even through the text, one could sense Sister Fan’s anger.
Xu Yao was here to retire and had no intention of continuing in the entertainment industry, so she wasn’t afraid of offending her manager.
Xu Yao’s voice was filled with envy: [Sister Fan, at your age, having your grandfather still around is a blessing.]
[Sister Fan: ?]
[Sister Fan: Xu Yao, what are you talking about?]
Xu Yao had just crossed over into this body two days ago, during which she was under attack from the entire internet, with countless haters launching a large-scale campaign to #BoycottXuYaoForPlayingTheSecondFemaleLeadInSeekingImmortality#. The unscrupulous company’s solution for her was to accompany the investor of <Seeking Immortality>, President Zhou, for dinner at Pinxian Pavilion.
In the plot, upon hearing that the wealthy brother Xu Jing was also dining at Pinxian Pavilion, President Zhou let her go to toast Xu Jing, allowing Xu Yao to escape and quickly leave the restaurant.
She wanted to recognise her wealthy brother in advance, and going to the police station for a blood test was indeed a good method, but the timing was uncertain, as both storage and testing would take time. So after some thought, Xu Yao directly agreed to Sister Fan’s arrangement.
Last night, Xu Yao did go to Pinxian Pavilion, but she didn’t go to the private room 203 where President Zhou was; instead, she smoothly went to the fourth floor and met her wealthy brother Xu Jing in advance.
Xu Yao ignored the angry phone calls from her manager and left the bedroom.
Housing prices in Haicheng were extraordinarily high, and rent was exorbitant as well. Xu Yao was arranged to share an apartment with two other eighteen-line actresses, and she was in a small secondary bedroom, which was relatively cheaper.
Xu Yao’s contract with the management company was absurdly unfavourable; she hadn’t earned much since entering the entertainment industry, and her monthly take-home pay was low. With the high cost of living in Haicheng, there wasn’t much left after living expenses.
Xu Yao glanced at her previous bank account, which still had over three thousand yuan2 left.
Wearing flip-flops, Xu Yao walked into the living room and bumped into her roommate Zhao Rumei, who was quietly dragging a suitcase out of the master bedroom. The two immediately made eye contact.
Xu Yao looked at Zhao Rumei’s large bags and asked if she was moving out.
Zhao Rumei’s face was full of embarrassment; it was one thing for adults to part ways without saying a word, but being caught was another matter. She awkwardly tucked her hair behind her ear and said, “I’ve already looked at some places and plan to move out.”
Zhao Rumei had intended to quietly terminate her lease, but who knew Xu Yao would wake up so early today? Perhaps it was because she had been under attack online recently, making it hard for her to sleep.
Not only was there a boycott against Xu Yao for taking the second female lead in <Seeking Immortality>, but Sheng Zhou’s fervent fans claimed they wouldn’t watch any online drama featuring Xu Yao!
This was clearly forcing Xu Yao out of the industry!
In the entertainment industry, it was common to lift someone up only to bring them down later; many would act like brothers today and unfollow each other tomorrow, pretending not to know one another. In Xu Yao’s current situation, anyone who got close would suffer the consequences.
Last night, Zhao Rumei was also exposed as Xu Yao’s roommate, causing her to lose quite a few fans, and she had very few to begin with!
Zhao Rumei pouted and stopped talking to Xu Yao. She put on her sunglasses and quickly left the rental apartment, pushing her suitcase.
Zhao Rumei took the elevator down and was surprised to see a black luxury car parked outside the entrance hall. The sleek lines of the car were visibly elegant, and Zhao Rumei stared at the logo, confirming it was worth at least eight figures. She wondered if she would ever get to sit in one during her lifetime.
The residential community that the brokerage company found for them was hardly notable in Haicheng. Most of the residents here were young professionals, and there were few who could afford a luxury car worth tens of millions.
Nearby residents passing by frequently glanced over, their expressions a mix of excitement and surprise.
The driver respectfully opened the car door, and a young man stepped out from the back of the luxury car, clad in a silver trench coat that draped over his tall frame. His profile was sharply defined as he strode towards the elevator.
At that moment, Xu Yao was brushing her teeth, rinsing and spitting out the toothpaste foam when the doorbell rang.
Her wealthy brother, Xu Jing, had arrived.
pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:
Xu Yao opened the door to see Xu Jing surrounded by bodyguards. His refined face looked at her with warmth, and the redness under his eyes suggested he had been up all night, excited after receiving the expedited paternity test results.
Xu Jing looked at Xu Yao, who he had been separated from for many years. His grandfather had always mentioned his sister before passing away, and now he had finally found her. He felt a bit dazed and murmured, “Yao Yao, I finally found you.”
Xu Jing’s parents had passed away early, and his grandfather had died two months ago. Xu Yao was his only living relative, a bond of blood that could not be severed.
He wanted to take her away.
Xu Yao had long been prepared. She followed Xu Jing out of the rental apartment and got into the black luxury car parked at the entrance. Sitting comfortably in the car seat, she took the paternity test report from Xu Jing’s hands, not surprised by the results.
The speed limit was enforced in the community, and the luxury car slowly drove out, the morning breeze wafting in through the half-open window.
Zhao Rumei planned to push her suitcase to the community entrance to take a ride-hailing service to the company, but when she noticed a car behind her, she pouted and stepped aside.
At the moment the black luxury car brushed past her, Zhao Rumei’s beautiful eyes widened in shock. Wait—did she just see Xu Yao inside?
But by the time Zhao Rumei tried to get a better look, the car had already exited the community.
Inside the car, Xu Jing chattered on about many things, mentioning how his grandfather had still been calling Xu Yao’s name before he passed away, urging him to find her in his lifetime.
Then Xu Jing remembered the key point of the day, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he said, “Yao Yao, Grandpa left a will before he passed away. If I find you, over a hundred buildings will be given to you.”
Xu Yao felt her breath tighten; it was happening!
Her beautiful, happy retirement life was finally about to begin!
The retirement assistant spirit, Little 6, also became excited: [Host, you will soon be able to activate your first pension!]
Xu Jing glanced sideways, looking at Xu Yao’s profile, which resembled his mother’s from photos, and hesitated slightly, saying, “But there’s a condition.” It was a stipulation from his grandfather’s will that had to be followed.
Xu Yao’s heart sank slightly. Inheriting the tycoon’s fortune came with conditions? The original character in the text was merely a minor character, and the inheritance conditions were not detailed. Was inheriting not going to be easy?
Xu Jing thought carefully about his wording and cautiously said, “Actually, Grandpa chose a partner for you before he passed away and arranged a marriage.”
Xu Jing observed Xu Yao’s expression. At her age, a girl would be dreaming of love, and it seemed that Yao Yao had a fondness for a top celebrity named Sheng Zhou. He feared she might find it hard to accept this inheritance condition, and indeed, he saw shock and surprise written all over Xu Yao’s face.
Then Xu Jing saw Xu Yao let out a long sigh of relief and heard her lightly ask with a clear voice, “Just one?”
NATIONALISM WARNING NATIONALISM WARNING NATIONALISM WARNING
with chinese wish fulfilment ultra wealthy novels comes an overt nationalistic tone. if this bothers you, i’d recommend for you not to read this ◡̈ this is ur psa right now ◡̈
very mary sue novel, i’d suggest avoiding it if you don’t want a funny comedic brainless read. typical golden finger wherein this case, xu yao throws so much money at certain projects it’s impossible it doesn’t take off. the lead never becomes too out of touch because of her golden finger though, which i really like. it’s a nice brainless read, super funny (i also rlly love all the novels this author has written so i might be a bit biased) and the romance between the ml and fl is super cute as well. be warned once again, there’s defs strong tones of nationalism and some subtle shade at other countries
here’s a vip review from the official website to help u see if you want to read this:
“After completing 999 tasks, Xu Yao gloriously retires, inheriting over a hundred buildings left by her grandfather, and begins a joyful life as a landlord. Xu Yao dismisses the second landlord of the urban village and personally collects rent, helping struggling tenants achieve their dreams, aspiring to become the best landlord in the country. While possessing immense wealth from real estate, Xu Yao remains true to her original intention, partnering with her like-minded fiancé Ji Zhengqing to give back to society.
This story features a tight plot, smooth writing, and distinct character personalities, narrating the exciting tale of the female lead Xu Yao, who initially only wished to retire and enjoy life but gradually grows into a socially responsible and patriotic wealthy individual while helping her tenants. The narrative is both refreshing and warm, with ups and downs, making it a worthy read.”
when will my billionaire grandpa give me 100 buildings QAQ
tbh lying down to collect rent money sounds like the dream job, but in this economy, if you had that many houses with the ongoing rental crisis, you’d be drowned in spit if you said you had that many houses — so just a reminder this is only fiction ^^
- black red stars refer to those that are always in negative news headlines. they promote according to the saying, negative popularity is still popularity ↩︎
- approx 400 usd ↩︎
