At Lu Ning’s request, Fu Yunshen took some time after work to visit his apartment.

【Master, aren’t you worried that the little white rabbit might develop feelings for you? Does she want to confess her love or propose sharing a pillow now?】

Fu Yunshen smiled and said, 【It’s okay; the situation is still under my control.】

The driver waited for him in the car as Fu Yunshen went upstairs alone and rang the doorbell.

When Lu Ning opened the door and saw Fu Yunshen, his eyes instantly brightened. His pair of crystal-clear, dark eyes were filled with joy and excitement as he said, “Sir, you’re here! Please come in!”

“I didn’t expect you would really come to see me. I’m so happy…”

The room was more like a classroom; there was no sofa. Lu Ning quickly moved a chair for Fu Yunshen and said nervously, “Sir, please have a seat.”

Fu Yunshen sat down, and Lu Ning eagerly asked, “Would you like some tea, sir?”

Suddenly, the system spoke: 【Master, at this moment, I’d like to request a song for you:】

【My dear mother, coming home after work, after a whole day of labor, how hard it must be. Mother, mother, please sit down, mother, mother, please sit down, and have a cup of tea…】

At this moment, Lu Ning brought the brewed tea to Fu Yunshen and said, “Sir, please have some tea.”

With the system’s electronic voice and the music, the combination was both quirky and amusing, causing Fu Yunshen a headache. 【Shut up.】

【Master, don’t you think this song vividly and descriptively portrays the atmosphere in this room?】

Fu Yunshen unexpectedly agreed with the system’s comment, saying, 【Indeed.】

System: 【Hmm? So what exactly is this atmosphere?】

Lu Ning took out a stack of study materials he had prepared and handed them to Fu Yunshen, saying, “Sir, please take a look. Here’s my report card and all the exam papers from this period.”

Lu Ning didn’t sit down; instead, he stood obediently in front of Fu Yunshen, waiting for his feedback, like a student awaiting a parent-teacher conference.

Fu Yunshen glanced at the report card and saw significant improvement. He had to admit that Lu Ning, as the protagonist, was indeed exceptional compared to most people.

When he looked up, he saw the little white rabbit gazing at him eagerly, his eyes filled with nervousness and anticipation, as if hoping for praise but feeling too shy to ask directly.

Fu Yunshen chuckled softly and complimented the little white rabbit, “You did well this time. Keep up the good work next time.”

This praise seemed to make Lu Ning extremely happy. He said, “The tutor you arranged for me is really helpful! My progress is all thanks to you. Also, I’ve been making good friends with the artists in the company, and they all like me…”

His tone was so obedient that Fu Yunshen couldn’t help but pat his head and say, “This is your own effort. Keep it up.”

The pat on the head prompted the system to remind: 【Plot twist value: 22%.】

【Master, are you??? Not really developing feelings for him, are you? But, I’m very pleased if you follow the original plot. After all, how can anyone resist a well-behaved and lovely little white rabbit, right?】

Fu Yunshen responded: 【As an elder, I just like such cute and obedient children.】

System: 【Elder???】

Fu Yunshen smiled: 【It’s a kind of fatherly and filial atmosphere. Don’t you feel it?】

After Fu Yunshen patted his head, Lu Ning’s gaze darkened slightly. He finally gathered the courage to say, “Sir, all the good things that have happened to me recently are related to you.”

“Sir, why are you being so kind to me?”

Although Lu Ning liked Fu Yunshen, he didn’t have romantic thoughts about him. However, in the world of the wealthy, such kindness could imply something more… Lu Ning thought, if it were the sir, he wouldn’t mind.

“If you want…” Lu Ning’s fingertips rested on the button of his shirt.

Fu Yunshen, seemingly oblivious, responded with a serious tone, “I want to acknowledge you as my godson.” His tone conveyed the maturity and gravity of an elder.

Lu Ning was momentarily stunned, wondering if the sir meant “godson” in that sense.

Fu Yunshen then placed a hand on Lu Ning’s shoulder and added, “I’m speaking of a father-son relationship with you.”

Lu Ning: “??? ”

System: 【???】

【Master, how did you come up with that?】

【Since you’ve called me a “rich old man,” shouldn’t I be a proper elder?】

【No, no, no, Master! You completely misunderstood the meaning of being a “rich old man”!】

Fu Yunshen’s gaze and tone were devoid of any suggestiveness, embodying the demeanor of a mature elder. Though his words were somewhat shocking, they sounded entirely credible coming from him.

The sir was so upright, reserved, and unblemished that Lu Ning felt as though his own impure thoughts were a form of disrespect towards him. Lu Ning panicked, “S-Sir… We’ve only known each other for less than a month, why…”

Fu Yunshen frowned, thinking about that troublesome kid, Fu Cheng. He said, “I have a godson at home who’s about your age. He’s always getting into fights, causing trouble, skipping classes, and constantly complains that my upbringing is flawed.”

Lu Ning now saw Fu Yunshen as a troubled old father figure, and he wondered if the sir’s feelings of fatherhood were being transferred to him.

“Meeting you at the hotel and having you do your homework was a coincidence, but later, when you were signed by Huan Yu, I could see that your grades were excellent and that you had potential. So I arranged for a tutor for you.”

Lu Ning finally understood: it made sense. Who else, besides an elder, would make him do homework, care about his grades, and hire a tutor for him?

Although it seemed a bit exaggerated for someone as young as Fu Yunshen to take on a godson of Lu Ning’s age, if the sir had no romantic intentions, was there any other reason? Lu Ning considered that he had nothing of value for the sir to covet, and wealthy people often sponsor children as part of charitable activities.

Moreover, since Fu Yunshen already had a godson similar to Lu Ning, it wasn’t too surprising.

Lu Ning found a reasonable explanation for the situation, nodded seriously, and said with determination, “I understand, Sir. I will study hard to repay you and will not let you down!”

“I have decided that my goal is to get into Jingda University and Huada University.”

System: 【Plot twist value: 50%.】

【Wow, it jumped by more than 20% in an instant. Master, it seems Lu Ning really wants to develop a father-son relationship with you.】

【Only 50%? I thought it would be higher. Has the little white rabbit not given up entirely?】

The system chuckled and said, 【There’s still a possibility of that “godson” scenario…】

Fu Yunshen: 【That can’t be right. If you can’t show anything below the neck, how could there be any story about a rich old man and his godson?】

Hearing Lu Ning’s goal, Fu Yunshen felt very pleased and said, “Having ambitious goals is a good thing. Work towards that, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself—just do your best.”

Now, Lu Ning felt that the “father-son” relationship was becoming clearer, similar to how his high school teacher used to speak.

Having never experienced parental affection, Lu Ning found a new role in Fu Yunshen’s care and stubbornly said, “No, Sir, I mean what I say. I won’t let you down.”

He looked at Fu Yunshen cautiously and asked tentatively, “Then, Sir… can I call you ‘Father’ now?” He liked Fu Yunshen, and rather than being his lover, he hoped for a purer and more beautiful relationship.

At the mention of the title, Fu Yunshen shivered and quickly replied, “No, no. I’m only ten years older than you. Just call me ‘Sir’.”

Lu Ning felt a bit disappointed. He thought it must be because he wasn’t good enough yet, but he still respectfully answered, “Alright, Sir.”

Lu Ning tried to think of how he could be useful and suggested, “Sir, do you need me to tutor your godson? Or maybe he could study with me?” He could handle the likes of Xiao Yumo and others, so he thought he could help with Fu Yunshen’s godson.

Fu Yunshen casually replied, “No need to worry about him. I’ve sent him to boarding school; let him fend for himself.”

Lu Ning, who had previously seen Fu Yunshen as a troubled old father figure, nodded in agreement, “Yes, Sir, you’re right.”

After concluding the father-son-like exchange with Lu Ning, Fu Yunshen left his apartment, satisfied that the little white rabbit would focus on his studies and prepare for the college entrance exams.

On Weibo, the incident involving Xiao Yumo and Zheng Qingze continued to stir up controversy. Zheng Qingze had not made any statements about the matter, allowing netizens to “seek justice” on his behalf. Meanwhile, Xiao Yumo and Lu Ning faced a barrage of criticism on their Weibo accounts, with people demanding explanations and apologies.

Since the issue involved Lu Ning, Xiao Yumo, as his associate, didn’t dare to speak on Lu Ning’s behalf. He could only insist that his comments were meant as a joke with Zheng Qingze and were taken out of context. He advised everyone not to over-interpret them and clarified that Lu Ning’s academic performance was indeed excellent, consistently scoring over 600, which was the basis for his light-hearted remarks.

This response aimed to downplay the situation, and since the short video didn’t show any context, and Lu Ning’s academic performance was indeed good, making a few light-hearted remarks was understandable.

Although some people were still dissatisfied with the explanation, as time passed, the matter was gradually being smoothed over.

However, at this moment, a small Weibo account posted a long message: 【Let’s expose that former Xinquan artist, current Huan Yu artist Lu Ning.】

【Initially, Lu Ning’s hotel homework incident was claimed to be a rumor by Lu Ning, who accused Xinquan of harming him and stated he wanted to terminate his contract with them. Everyone thought Lu Ning was a poor victim forced by Xinquan, standing up against them with noble integrity. Then related Weibo posts were quickly deleted, Xinquan apologized, and people assumed Xinquan was feeling guilty.

If the story ended there, I’d respect Lu Ning as a brave individual standing up against the unspoken rules.

But what happened next? Lu Ning quickly signed with Huan Yu, and we all know the impressive background of Huan Yu. With Huan Yu’s million-dollar tutoring team, it’s obvious that a major sponsor is still backing Lu Ning, and this sponsor is definitely a high-level executive at Huan Yu.

So who deleted the Weibo posts? Clearly Huan Yu. Why did Xinquan apologize so quickly? They were afraid of Huan Yu.

Thus, what does Lu Ning’s lawsuit against Xinquan signify? It’s like his old employer helped him land a spot with a powerful sponsor, and as soon as he climbed up, he turned his back and immediately filed a lawsuit.

This so-called “little star” rebelling against the unspoken rules is truly disgusting.】

The Weibo post quickly gained traction, reigniting the nearly dying controversy and causing the rumors to spread like wildfire.

Since the incident involved the wealthy sponsor Fu Yunshen, the Fu family reacted swiftly, quickly suppressing the situation by removing it from hot searches and deleting related posts, thereby controlling the escalation to some extent.

Now, the focus shifted to identifying the mastermind behind this. The system, finally showing some utility, informed Fu Yunshen: 【Master, the initial person who bought the trending topic to blacken Lu Ning is colluding with Zhang Rui. The Weibo post was published by Zhang Rui.】

【Understood.】 Fu Yunshen’s demeanor remained calm as he issued his orders, “Gather evidence of Xinquan’s tax evasion and coercion of artists into unspoken rules, and ensure Xinquan disappears completely. Zhang Rui should also be sent to prison.”

“Additionally, blacklist an artist named Qian Li.”

System, shocked: 【Master! Aren’t you opposed to using such heavy-handed tactics?】

Fu Yunshen rubbed his forehead: 【It’s better to eliminate the problem entirely than to keep swatting at annoying flies.】

System, puzzled: 【Since Xinquan has so many illegal activities, why did you initially let Lu Ning handle it on his own?】

【Isn’t it to train the young one’s independence?】

On Weibo, netizens were again stunned by the speed of the response: 【Speechless… Lu Ning must be Huan Yu’s favorite child.】

【So fast, so fast. Huan Yu’s execution power is astonishing.】

【From another angle, it might not be Lu Ning who’s impressive, but rather the powerful sponsor behind him, who cannot be named.】

The system, observing the situation online, remarked, 【Master, you’re truly turning yourself into a figure of deep mystery… step by step.】

Despite Fu Yunshen’s actions, Zhang Rui’s Weibo post had already been seen by the public, and no matter how powerful the Fu family was, they couldn’t control other people’s words. Lu Ning was once again thrust into the spotlight.

Seeing the various insults and private messages on his Weibo, Lu Ning actually smiled. These people thought Fu Yunshen was just his sponsor. He wondered if they would be shocked when they found out about their “father-son” relationship.

He was determined to let everyone know that Fu Yunshen was indeed his “father.”

He posted a single Weibo update: 【Four months from now, let the results speak for themselves.】