75: The Prince has arrived.

Looking at this simple message, Su Yue felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness. She replied, "Be careful on the road, and I wish you a Happy New Year too."

...At this time, Yujingwan Villa No. 8 was decorated with lanterns and streamers, filled with a festive atmosphere.

Du Ruoxi had long been looking forward to Wang Chen's return and personally cooked a large, sumptuous dinner.

In the evening, Wang Chen and Du Ruoxi were quietly enjoying the last night of the year.

After a few glasses of wine, Du Ruoxi placed a piece of kidney in Wang Chen's bowl with her chopsticks and suddenly asked with a half-smile, "Yang Yang, did you... meet any other girls in Yi City?"

Wang Chen's heart skipped a beat. He thought Du Ruoxi had found out about his relationship with Qin Qing and the other three girls, making him feel quite guilty. Since Du Ruoxi seemed to know everything now, he could only brace himself and confess.

"Ruoxi, you... you know? Actually, Qin Qing and the four of them..."

Before he could finish, Du Ruoxi was stunned. "Qin Qing and the four of them? There are four more?"

Wang Chen looked completely bewildered. "Ah, weren't you asking about Qin Qing and the others?"

Du Ruoxi hadn't expected a casual question to yield such a surprise. Her beautiful eyes instantly narrowed into crescents. "I was talking about Liu Yan, who lives in Villa No. 6. I overheard the Property Management mention her by chance. Isn't she someone's Private Butler?"

"I thought since she was your Private Butler, I'd ask her for a favor, so I went to see her. But as soon as she heard your name, Wang Chen, she would blush and get distracted. Later I checked, and it turns out Villa No. 6 is also yours!"

The air suddenly went still.

Wang Chen realized instantly that he had made a huge blunder! He had practically turned himself in!

He was so embarrassed he felt like he could dig out a three-bedroom apartment with his toes. He looked at Du Ruoxi cautiously. "Ruoxi, you... listen to my quibbling—no, listen to my explanation!"

Seeing Wang Chen's nervous look, Du Ruoxi suddenly burst out laughing.

"What are you explaining to me?" She elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth. "Actually, I guessed it long ago! I just didn't expect someone to be so impatient and confess on their own. But that's fine; it saves me the trouble of guessing one by one."

Wang Chen looked at her in shock. "You... you're not angry?"

"Hmph, why should I be angry?" Du Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him. "A woman's intuition is very accurate! Besides, Sister Liu Yan is living in your villa, and those 'rich women' in the livestream room were showering me with gifts like money was no object. Do you really think I'm stupid?"

She paused, and under Wang Chen's nervous gaze, she suddenly said something shocking: "Since you've confessed, don't hide them anymore. Tomorrow is New Years Day; call them all over for a meal, and we'll celebrate New Year's Eve together in the evening."

Wang Chen: "Huh???"

Du Ruoxi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean 'huh'? Do you really want to let them spend the holiday all alone? Go make the calls!"

Wang Chen could hardly believe his ears. After confirming that Du Ruoxi wasn't joking, he hurriedly called them one by one.

An hour later, in the dining room of Yujingwan Villa No. 8, the atmosphere was once extremely awkward.

Wang Chen sat at the head of the table, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles. To his left was Du Ruoxi, who had a gentle smile but a slightly scrutinizing gaze. To his right were the uneasy Qin Qing, Yang Li, He Li, and Xiang Tingting, along with a similarly restrained Liu Yan.

Yang Li tried to liven up the atmosphere, raising her juice. "So... tomorrow is New Years Day! Let's celebrate us—uh! Let's celebrate the fact that our meeting was destined by fate? Cheers!"

Everyone: "..."

Du Ruoxi burst out laughing and took the initiative to raise her wine glass. "Alright, everyone, stop being so tense. Lili is right; being able to sit together is fate. From now on, we're one family. If this bastard dares to play favorites, we'll deal with him together!"

As soon as she said this, the atmosphere relaxed considerably.

Qin Qing hadn't expected Du Ruoxi to be so magnanimous. Her eyes instantly turned red with emotion, and she looked at Du Ruoxi gratefully. "Sister Ruoxi, thank you!"

Liu Yan also said softly, "Yes, Ruoxi, you are too generous."

Yang Li, being the most outgoing, immediately leaned toward Du Ruoxi. "Sister Xi! From today on, you're my real sister! You're our Big Sister Boss! If Brother Chen bullies you, I'll be the first to help you beat him up!" She even waved her small fist as she spoke.

Wang Chen: "..." Thank you so freaking much!

Over the next few days, the six women got along unexpectedly harmoniously.

Du Ruoxi's elegance and gentleness, Qin Qing's sensible nature, Yang Li's liveliness, He Li's thoughtfulness, Xiang Tingting's virtue, and Liu Yan's maturity made this big family full of laughter and joy.

Looking at the scene of 'harmony in the harem' before him, Wang Chen felt delighted but also a bit overwhelmed. He finally understood the 'painful' yet happy days of ancient emperors... It was New Years Day.

In Hangzhou City, at Su Yue's home.

Su Yue, Su Xi, Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Xiaoxiao, a family of four, had a rare reunion, sitting around the dining table for a New Year's dinner.

Su Xi's chopsticks absentmindedly poked at the rice in her bowl. She sighed and complained, "Sister, I've been so annoyed lately! I took a role in a short drama, but the script is terrible. Not only is the male lead's acting awful, but he always tries to take advantage of me, getting all handsy! There's a kiss scene after New Years Day. They say it's a camera angle trick, but I have my doubts!"

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao immediately became indignant. "Auntie! You can't stay in a crew like that! It's disgusting!"

Su Yue also frowned. "Girl Xi, why not just stop filming? Safety is the most important thing."

Su Xi said helplessly, "The contract is already signed. I can't afford the penalty for breach of contract. I just have to be more careful myself."

Su Xiaoxiao thought about her own upcoming project and hurriedly said, "Auntie, come to our company! Our boss is a really good person, and the resources are great! I'm going to film a short drama after New Years Day, and I'm even the female lead! Plus, the contract split is eighty percent for us and twenty percent for the company!"

Su Xi and Su Yue both looked at her in surprise.

Su Xi: "Eighty-twenty? Xiao Xiao, you weren't scammed, were you? What company is that good?"

Su Xiaoxiao also cast a curious glance.

Su Xiaoxiao raised her face proudly. "It's absolutely true! The company I signed with is called Chenxi Media, and they're very powerful! Their promotional videos are all over TikTok! And our boss said we're taking a boutique route and won't just take any random roles!"

Hearing the name "Chenxi Media," Su Xi's heart stirred slightly. She had also been "forced" to watch the promotional video that dominated TikTok a few days ago. From that video, she could tell that Chenxi Media's team was very strong—at least better than her current company.

Su Xi was suddenly tempted. "It sounds good. I'll go check it out after my contract expires."

Su Xiaoxiao spoke up calmly, "Mom, Auntie, I'm planning to interview at Chenxi Grand Hotel after New Years Day. I'm very interested in their management model and development prospects, so I want to give it a try."

Looking at her two outstanding daughters, Su Yue nodded with satisfaction. "Good, you both have your own plans, and Mom supports you. But no matter what you do, you must protect yourselves, okay?"