Du Family Garden.

Du Minghua and Du Zhe looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Dad, is this news true? This is a garden worth tens of billions. Is the owner from Jindu? Who has the ability to acquire it?!"

Du Minghua nodded. "The news is absolutely true! Chentian Mansion! It's not just a garden or a mansion worth tens of billions!"

"It represents a transcendent status and an immeasurable background! The person who can acquire it must be far more powerful than we can imagine!"

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he stroked his chin.

"When did such a formidable figure emerge in Jindu? He actually managed to become the master of Chentian Mansion so quietly! There's probably more to this than just money!"

Could he be a powerful figure from the capital? Or perhaps the heir of a reclusive family?

Du Zhe scratched his head: "Then...then should we go see...?"

"Go! Prepare a generous gift!"

Du Minghua slammed his hand on the table, his eyes sharp. "Go and pay them a visit immediately! No matter who they are, our Du family must show them the utmost respect from the very beginning! And while we're at it, let's also find out more about them!"

Meanwhile, on the other side of the garden area, there is another equally elegant garden – the Qin Family Villa.

Qin Yumo's father, Qin Hande, chairman of the Sinar Mas Group, also received this astonishing news.

"The new master of Chentian Mansion?"

Qin Hande put down the purple clay teapot in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly. "This is really big news. That garden isn't something you can just buy with money."

"The old man from the Song family is extremely arrogant, and ordinary people are simply beneath his notice. For him to willingly hand over the garden and continue to serve as the steward, this new master must have connections that reach the heavens!"

He turned to his daughter, who was lost in thought, and asked, "Yumo, you've been so absent-minded these past few days. What are you thinking about?"

Qin Yumo snapped out of her daze, shook her head, and calmly said, "No matter who this person is, I reckon the other families in this area will go to pay a visit. Shall we go?"

Qin Hande's expression hardened. "Of course I have to go. Go to the study and bring me my jade ruyi..."

"Okay, Dad!"

Not only the Du and Qin families, but almost all the heads of prominent families and large groups in Jindu felt a strong shock upon receiving the news.

Some immediately ordered the preparation of lavish gifts to pay a visit, while others secretly mobilized all their resources, sparing no expense to find out the true identity and background of the new master of Chentian Mansion.

For a time, the entire upper class of Jindu was in turmoil because of Zhou Yang's appearance.

...

On Zhou Yang's side, Elder Song had already led him and Xu Yao to a side hall of the Zichen Palace.

A huge round pear wood table, large enough to seat twenty people at the same time, was now laden with a dazzling array of exquisite dishes.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Honey-Glazed Ham, Longjing Shrimp, Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish...

A fusion of Chinese and Western styles, featuring delicacies from land and sea, with an irresistible aroma that makes one's mouth water.

On both sides of the side hall, nearly a hundred men and women servants, cooks, gardeners, security personnel, etc., dressed in uniform and looking very energetic, stood respectfully in their respective rows.

Upon seeing Zhou Yang and Xu Yao enter, they all bowed at a ninety-degree angle in unison, their voices loud and clear:

"Hello, sir! Hello, Miss Xu!"

Even Zhou Yang couldn't help but nod in approval at the sight of this display.

Xu Yao was so nervous that her palms were sweating and her face flushed red, feeling like a little palace maid who had mistakenly wandered into the palace.

This...this is too outrageous! So many people, all serving Zhou Yang?

With a smile, Old Song explained, "Sir, these are the heads of various departments and some staff representatives from within the mansion. They have come to pay their respects to you and Miss Xu so that they can better serve you in the future."

Zhou Yang waved his hand: "You've all worked hard. From now on, everyone should just do their own job. There's no need to be so polite."

After everyone had left, leaving only a few maids to serve the dishes, Old Master Song took out a brand-new tablet computer and handed it to Zhou Yang with both hands.

"Sir, this is detailed information on all employees in the mansion, including their contact details, salary and benefits. Also, there is something I need to report to you."

"As arranged by the former owner, the salaries, bonuses and social security benefits of all employees in the mansion for the next five years have been paid in advance in one lump sum."

"In other words, for the next five years, you can enjoy all the services provided by all the staff here completely free of charge."

"Pfft—cough cough!"

Zhou Yang almost spat out the mouthful of pre-rain Longjing tea he had just taken a sip of.

Five years?!

The salaries and benefits of hundreds of people, how much does that cost? At least tens of millions, right?

System Daddy, are you going to support me for five years?

This is outrageously extravagant, beyond belief! This power is nothing short of a miracle!

He was overjoyed, but tried his best to remain calm on the surface, though he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes and brows.

Xu Yao, who was listening from the side, was also dumbfounded. Five years of free service?

What does this mean?

She increasingly felt like a palace maid who had mistakenly wandered into the imperial palace!

Just then, a faint sound came from the miniature communication earpiece that Old Song was wearing.

He listened intently for a moment, then bowed and reported to Zhou Yang:

"Sir, several groups of guests have come to visit outside the mansion, claiming to be your neighbors."

Zhou Yang put down his ivory chopsticks, a playful smile playing on his lips: "Oh? You're quite quick. It seems the reputation of Chentian Mansion is even more renowned than I imagined."

But what's meant to happen will happen.

Very well, it's a good opportunity to see what kind of people these prominent figures in Jindu are.

He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and spoke in a calm tone that carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Let them in. I want to see what kind of monsters and demons are coming to visit us first."

Song Fu nodded and went out to greet the guests.

Half an hour later, with Song Fu saying "please," the heavy pear wood carved door of the side hall was gently pushed open from the outside.

The first thing that caught Zhou Yang's eye was two familiar faces—Du Minghua and Du Zhe from the Du family!

Behind them was Qin Yumo, whom Zhou Yang and Xu Yao knew!

Behind them followed several distinguished middle-aged men, clearly prominent figures in Jindu.

When their gazes fell upon Zhou Yang, who was calmly drinking tea in the main seat, and Xu Yao, who was slightly reserved but still pure and charming, even these family leaders who had seen many storms couldn't help but be taken aback!

"Zhou...Zhou Yang?!"

"It's him?!"

"master?"

Du Minghua and Du Zhe, along with Qin Yumo standing beside Qin Hande, whose beautiful eyes flashed with shock, exclaimed in surprise.

Du Minghua's old face froze instantly, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

Holy crap, the new master of Chentian Mansion... is actually Zhou Yang!

Du Zhe and Qin Yumo even opened their mouths wide enough to swallow an egg.

For those who had never dealt with Zhou Yang, there was nothing surprising about it.