Sky-cracking Rider

Chapter 170 Section 170 - The Boss is Here



Heard a chorus of screams ringing in her ears.

Chen Meng carefully lifted her hand from her eyes.

Damn! A bunch of people exploded in headaches and tears.gif

She finally confirmed that Second Brother really wasn't easy to converse with, he was absolutely a wolf in disguise.

"Don't daze out, let's go!"

Releasing the fat man in front of him, Chen Fei turned back to pull his bewildered little sister.

Energy Points: 997/5000

Just three more tons of metal, and he wouldn't have to bother choosing between the "DC Power Management Module" and the "AC Power Management Module"; of course, he'd take them all.

It's just unknown whether the Dog System would continue to cause trouble on the "Basic Laser Emitter"; Energy Points couldn't be less, they were essential.

Chen Meng, being dragged along, still couldn't believe it and said, "Hey, hey, hey, are we just leaving like this?" Her heart was panicking a lot.

So many supernatural power users, wouldn't there be any consequences?

Chen Fei smiled faintly and countered, "Or would you rather stay behind?"

He was too lazy to stay and waste more words.

With Energy Points in hand, there was no better time to leave.

You see, this Dog System; though the mission was more than fulfilled, it still wouldn't give more Energy Points, stingy and low-quality, no wonder it started with DOS.

What exactly is DOS anyway?

It's basically UNIX's file management module, not even a real system, falsely claiming to be an operating system just to deceive laymen.

"Well..."

Thinking about herself as just an ordinary, weak girl, she really didn't have the nerve to stay, especially when the matter didn't involve her!

Chen Meng quickly made up her mind and hastily said, "Let's go, let's go!"

Scuttling away!

Leaving behind a complete mess.

"Bro, we're just leaving like this, it won't cause any trouble, right?"

Only when they had descended the stairs and left the Psychic Management Center did Chen Fei feel a wave of apprehension, afraid not of the supernatural power users, but of the government officials.

Fearing that the rough iron chains would rattle, and they might have to make a trip to the yamen.

Don't think this is a joke; the limited edition rose gold handcuffs might not even secure those supernatural power users, less effective than wrapping them up mummy-style with big iron chains.

"There are cameras, no one is blind!"

Chen Fei made a pun.

Little Sister Chen Meng thought about it, finally catching on, and nodded.

"Oh!"

Indeed, one look at the surveillance and everything was clear, video and audio, the truth laid bare.

Chen Fei and Little Sister Chen Meng were completely blameless on their part.

The last "Light Burst Flash" was done by Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu, it couldn't be counted as Chen Fei misusing his special ability, moreover, this spell could at most cause a temporary blindness, but no real harm.

After all, the Pure Light Sparrow ranks as a genuinely harmless, beneficial magical beast.

Moreover, upon checking, the second-ranking Level B supernatural power user locally, if you have issues, go fight him! Go on!

A bear and a brainless person are quite different.

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Casually walking around, the siblings returned home.

Coincidentally, the elder sister-in-law arrived first, driving there, and her car was parked in the residential underground parking at that moment.

The elder brother was still at work and would not arrive for another two hours.

"Xiao Meng, hurry back to your studies!"

Seeing that Little Sister Chen immediately started messing with her phone upon getting home, getting endlessly distracted, Mom Yu Xiaoyi couldn't contain her frustration,

This girl was absolutely possessed by her play! During the prime years of youth, one should be sweating over thick workbooks; otherwise, tears will be shed under the bridge in the future.

Chen Meng hastily said, "Right away, right away! Ow ow, Mom, easy, easy! Yeow, it's going to tear off!"

Before she had finished speaking, her mother grabbed her by the ear and dragged her into her room, forcing her down at the desk to study diligently and positively.

Chen Fei noticed his sister-in-law Sima Xin protectively holding her stomach as she sat down on the sofa, so he tentatively asked, "Sister-in-law! How have you been feeling lately?"

"I just got pregnant, only half a month in, still getting used to it, it'll be more noticeable in two months."

Sima Xin showed a gentle smile, although she already knew she was going to be a mother, being her first child, she was extremely cautious and careful.

"Xiao Xin, come, eat some more fruits, get more vitamins."

Mom Yu Xiaoyi brought a bowl of cut melon, placing it on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

The elder daughter-in-law had just conceived, as the first child of this branch of the Chen Family, everyone cared deeply whether it was a boy or a girl.

"Thanks, Mom!"

Sister-in-law Sima Xin was a genuine lady, gentle and demure, a perfect match with sturdy and steady Elder Brother Chen.

In choosing a wife, either find someone with shared interests, a common language, or find someone complementary without conflicts. If fundamental values don't align, it's better not to force it together.

Mom Yu Xiaoyi was quite satisfied with this tough yet tender Jiangnan daughter-in-law.

After placing the fruit tray down, she then brought a plate of fruits into the youngest child's room, "Eat some fruits, get your nutrients."

"Xiao Fei, Chen Shi and I can also shoulder the family debts together. You shouldn't skimp on your meals or spending. Eat what you should eat, spend what you should spend, and don't hold back for yourself,"

The voice of Elder Brother Chen's wife, Sima Xin, was gentle, yet she spoke frankly as one family and not two. It was true that marrying Chen Shi and splitting off from the family didn't mean she had ever thought of escaping the Chen Family's financial deficit.

After getting married, the couple began to live frugally to save money. With more people, they had more strength, and it meant they could pay off their debts earlier, which would also give Little Brother Chen Fei some relief.

What Chen Shi and Sima Xin, the married couple, hadn't expected was that following his employment, Second Brother greatly impressed them. He took on the family's financial burden himself without asking for help, and even sent back a collection of gold and jewelry, clearly having made a tidy sum.

It so happened that Elder Sister Sima Xin had just confirmed her pregnancy, and Elder Brother Chen Shi, concerned about the effects of crowded public transport on the fetus, was troubled. At this time, Chen Fei arranged for a car to be sent to them, which resolved their urgent need.

Upon seeing this car, the family of Elder Sister greatly improved their attitude toward Elder Brother Chen Shi.

Although a 150,000 Star Yuan car wasn't a luxury vehicle, it still represented the economic strength of a well-off family, making the old Chen Family seem to be on the rise again.

"No worries, no worries. After a few more years of hardship, we can pay off all the debts,"

Chen Fei was very optimistic.

If only the corporate wars would continue, he thought, he could earn more bonuses. Fighting continuously for three months, the debt could possibly all be paid off.

As the saying goes, 'When the cannon fires, gold comes to a million taels.' The consumption of equipment and supplies during war is enormous. If the corporate war really lasted three months, it couldn't be said whether the Aircrew Base would still exist, and the Merman Brothers Consortium, ranked eighth in the industry, might well go bankrupt.

In such prolonged states of war, no military contractor could handle the strain, only a Sovereign Power could play that game with the might of a nation. Your journey continues with empire

Not even a month in, the Merman Brothers Consortium sought a way out and made peace with the Aircrew Base.

The fighting couldn't continue. If it did, the shareholders would rebel.

"You're joking again!"

Sima Xin laughed, shaking her head.

However, it was a relief that the old Chen Family was finally recovering.

The pressure from all sides before and after the wedding nearly broke her, but fortunately, united with her husband, they managed to persevere until the clouds cleared and the sun shone.

"Sis, Second Brother isn't joking with you!"

Just then, Little Sister Chen Meng, carrying an empty plate back to the kitchen, heard what Elder Sister said and, quickening her steps, grabbed Second Brother's cellphone, scrolled to a message she had seen at noon, and excitedly showed it to Elder Sister.

There hadn't been a chance to mention it at lunch, but now the opportunity had arisen.

Sima Xin glanced at the cellphone screen involuntarily and soon her eyes widened in disbelief. What did she see?

"... Current account balance: 2,244,780 Star Yuan."

If the numbers were counted correctly, that should be over two million Star Yuan.

"Xiao Meng..."

The matriarch in the kitchen was turning back to her severe ways, preparing her slippers as if they were weapons.

Not focusing on studying, always up to this and that, with the college entrance exam countdown already ticking. Doesn't she realize every wasted minute can never be regained?

"I know, I know!"

Little Sister Chen flinched in fright, quickly tossed the cellphone back to Second Brother as if she saw a cat while being a mouse, and swiftly dashed back to her room—at least, she pretended to be studying hard there.

Seeing Little Sister in this state, Chen Fei couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and sympathy.

"Really that much?"

Elder Sister Sima Xin was in disbelief.

"Occasionally, not often. It's completely out of luck, more precisely, it's a collective bonus,"

Chen Fei shrugged.

With the war over and peace returning, there would be no more such earnings this month; as usual, just a base salary and standard bonus.

For a bonus of over two million, to let Aircrew Base and Merman Brothers continue to fight to death would likely make both sides' bosses spit blood in frustration. What was this? For a single brick, tear down the entire building—it was absurd to even think about it more.

At six in the afternoon, Elder Brother Chen Shi finally made it home on time for dinner and greeted Second Brother Chen Fei with several punches—a playful fight followed by a tight hug as they laughed face to face. Real brothers indeed!

The Chen Family had members who were officials, soldiers, tycoons, and working-class citizens. Some were rich, and some were poor, but the affection among them was strong. They never allowed money or social status to interfere and sour the familial bonds and affections.

"Second Son, from the looks of it, you must be doing well,"

Being seasoned from years in society, Elder Brother Chen Shi quickly guessed some things, reviewing Second Brother with a thorough look.

"Fairly well,"

Chen Fei replied, yet his sentiment was hard to express.

It's a long story without a mother for the child; so rather than explaining and causing unnecessary worry at home, he chose to keep it to himself.

"I heard from Sima Xin that you've paid off a small part of that debt?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Elder Brother Chen Shi, who constantly brought up the huge debt that Second Brother alone had taken on, recognized that this debt nearly plunged the old Chen Family into dire straits.

As Little Sister Chen Meng disclosed the over two million Star Yuan, the entire family now knew, and suddenly everyone felt a great relief from the burden.

"Got over two million, haven't paid it off yet,"

Chen Fei had just received this payment combining salary and bonus, so he had not yet had time to deal with his personal debt.

"Go and pay it off first. As for the other three million, I will find someone to borrow money from and pay it off too. I'll handle everything else,"

Elder Brother Chen Shi firmly patted his brother's shoulder.

Back when he was getting married, both arranging the wedding feast and the down payment for a new house had drained Elder Brother Chen Shi's savings entirely.

Unable to help with the huge problem Little Sister had revealed, he could only stick to his plot of land with his wife Sima Xin, managing somehow to get through the wedding ceremony.

Now that Second Brother had earned a sum and paid off part of the debt, as the head of the family, it was naturally Elder Brother's duty to take on the major responsibility, believing his wife would surely support him.

"Chen Shi is right, Xiao Fei, you shouldn't have to bear it all alone,"

Sima Xin concluded, exchanging glances with her husband Chen Shi, the couple sharing an unspoken understanding.

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