After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

"I think he's just throwing money away!" a young man said dismissively. "Even if you have money, you can't just waste it like that!"

"It might be some kind of secret base!"

"I read a novel where the protagonist hid treasure in an air-raid shelter..."

"Yes, yes, I've read similar novels too! Maybe he's hiding some treasure underground!"

"Hey, do you guys think he might be up to something illegal?" some people started speculating maliciously.

"Possibly! These days, what won't rich people do!"

Some busybodies even embellished the story, fabricating all sorts of bizarre tales.

In an instant, all sorts of rumors and gossip flew around.

Some say Chen Ming built an underground casino, others say he built a secret underground laboratory.

Some even said he had built an underground cult...

Chen Ming was not affected by these rumors and gossip. In order to create the most fashionable and avant-garde entertainment space,

He spent a lot of money to bring in several top designers from Hong Kong who are highly regarded in the industry.

These designers brought the latest design concepts and an international perspective, striving to transform the air-raid shelter into a refreshing new place.

The designers offered their suggestions one after another, with all sorts of novel ideas emerging, leaving Chen Ming dazzled.

Looking at these creative design proposals, Chen Ming was filled with anticipation.

...

On an autumn afternoon, sunlight pierced through thin clouds and spilled onto the somewhat desolate suburban road.

Chen Ming went to the air-raid shelter construction site, humming a little tune in a cheerful mood.

As I passed through a quiet suburb, a bright red color caught my eye.

A red sports car was parked on the side of the road, like a still flame, completely out of place with its surroundings.

A stylishly dressed woman was anxiously circling the car, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground.

She would sometimes bend down to check, and sometimes look up to look around; even her exquisite makeup couldn't hide the anxiety between her brows.

Chen Ming slowed down and noticed that her slender arms were struggling to change a tire.

He stopped by the roadside and walked over, asking with concern, "Do you need any help?"

The woman looked up at the sound, her large eyes filled with helplessness.

“My tire is flat,” she said with a hint of helplessness, “but I don’t know how to change it.”

Chen Ming noticed that she was carrying a designer handbag and wearing an expensive dress, which clearly didn't seem like someone who would change tires.

"Let me help you," Chen Ming said with a smile, his tone gentle yet firm.

"Really? Thank you so much!" The woman's eyes widened in surprise, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope.

"No big deal." Chen Ming walked to the back of the car, skillfully took out the toolbox, and began changing the tire.

The woman looked at Chen Ming with slight surprise; she hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary man to offer his help.

She looked him up and down; he wore a simple T-shirt and jeans, clean and refreshing, exuding an indescribable composure.

After hesitating for a moment, she nodded slightly and said softly, "Then I'll have to trouble you. I'm so sorry."

His movements were clean and efficient, clearly indicating that he did this kind of thing often.

Gu Li stood aside, watching Chen Ming's busy figure, her heart filled with gratitude.

In less than ten minutes, Chen Ming had changed the tire.

He wiped the sweat from his brow, put the tools back in the toolbox, and said to Gu Li, "All done." He stood up.

Gu Li happily stepped forward and carefully inspected the newly replaced tires.

After confirming that everything was correct, she took a bottle of mineral water from the car and gratefully handed it to Chen Ming.

"Thank you so much, young man, you've really helped me a lot! I don't know what I would have done without you."

Chen Ming took the water and said with a smile, "It was nothing, no need to be so polite." He unscrewed the cap and took a sip of water.

The woman looked at Chen Ming, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She never expected to meet such a kind person in such a remote place.

She extended her hand and introduced herself, "My name is Gu Li."

"Chen Ming." Chen Ming also extended his hand and shook hands with Gu Li.

“Chen Ming,” Gu Li said again, “thank you so much for today. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know how long I would have been waiting here.”

"It's nothing, just a small favor." Chen Ming smiled. "Don't call me 'young man' anymore. I'm a few years older than you. Just call me Chen Ming."

Gu Li smiled too: "Okay, Chen Ming. By the way, what are you doing here?"

"I'm going to check out the construction site," Chen Ming said, pointing ahead. "I'm currently in charge of a project there."

"Oh, I see." Gu Li nodded. "I was just running some errands when my tire blew out."

"It's best to check your car's condition before driving out in the future, especially the tires," Chen Ming advised.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for reminding me," Gu Li said gratefully.

"You're welcome," Chen Ming said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while longer, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

Gu Li warmly invited, "Chen Ming, thank you so much for today! To express my gratitude, why don't you come to my house for a visit? I'll cook a few dishes myself to thank you."

Chen Ming hesitated for a moment, but Gu Li warmly invited him again: "Come on, it's just a small token of my appreciation, consider it as making friends."

Unable to refuse such hospitality, he agreed, saying, "Alright, then I'll take my leave."

Gu Li smiled happily and said, "No problem, no problem at all. I'm so glad you could come!"

So Chen Ming left with Gu Li.

The car drove into a beautiful villa area and finally stopped in front of a rather impressive detached villa.

Chen Ming followed Gu Li out of the car and walked to the villa entrance, secretly surprised.

The tall wrought iron gate and the exquisitely carved porch all demonstrate the owner's status and position.

Upon entering the villa, Chen Ming was even more stunned by the scene before him.

The spacious and bright living room, the magnificent crystal chandelier, the genuine leather sofa, and the valuable calligraphy and paintings all exude an atmosphere of luxury.

A wide variety of high-end electrical appliances were on display, arranged in an orderly manner, and there were even some imported goods.

A boy of about ten years old was sitting in front of a brand-new computer, engrossed in playing a game. The computer screen flashed with dazzling light and emitted realistic sound effects.

"Sister Li, this computer..." Chen Ming pointed at the computer and couldn't help but ask.

Following Chen Ming's gaze, Gu Li smiled slightly and said, "Oh, this is an imported media computer; it's still quite rare in China."

She spoke casually, as if it were just an ordinary household appliance.

"Media computer?" Chen Ming asked again.

"Yes, it's a multimedia computer, it has very powerful functions."

"It does look very high-end."

Chen Ming stared at the computer for a few seconds, then suddenly had an idea and tentatively asked, "Do you know where I can get several of these computers?"