Chapter 158: Too Many Industries

Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Too Many Industries

The others chuckled, not daring to take him up on the offer. That stuff belonged to his family; they couldn’t just ask for it.

Besides, this stuff was quite expensive. A single item could be worth tens of thousands of Star Coins.

’For free?’

Seeing their hesitation, a look of displeasure crossed Batulu’s somewhat childish face.

"My family is one of the richest on B6 Star. You don’t have to worry about saving me money," Batulu said with extreme earnestness, patting his chest.

The group exchanged glances, each seeing the same disbelief in the others’ eyes.

’This little brat is from the richest family on B6 Star?’

Shi Feng stepped forward, crossed his arms, and sized him up.

"Are you really from the richest family?"

Batulu nodded emphatically, his young face a picture of pure sincerity.

Shi Feng immediately pulled up his payment QR code. "How about you send over 100 Star Coins to show us what you’ve got?" he said with a grin.

"Fifty is fine, too."

Batulu was left speechless. He thought Shi Feng would ask for a much larger amount.

’Who would’ve thought he’d only ask for that little?’

Batulu immediately activated his Star Ring, scanned the QR code with a BEEP, and transferred ten thousand Star Coins to Shi Feng on the spot. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Shi Feng was completely stunned when he saw the ten thousand Star Coins come through.

’Wait, this guy just sent it without a second thought?’

"Friend, you’re going to get scammed easily if you keep this up," Shi Feng told him, his expression serious. "Even if you have a lot of Star Coins, you can’t just throw them around like that."

"Someone asks you for money, and you actually give it to them," Shi Feng lamented. ’This kid is way too trusting.’

But Batulu just pursed his lips. "You guys aren’t just ’someone’."

"You’re the ones who saved my life."

’This kid, he’s really latched onto that idea.’

’So innocent. He has no idea how dangerous the world can be.’

Batulu looked at the five of them, his young face full of sincerity. "If you hadn’t saved me, I would have died in that mutant beast’s jaws. That’s why I want to repay you."

"The one thing I’m not short on is Star Coins. I can buy you whatever you want!" Batulu declared, patting his chest happily. He would be thrilled to do anything for them, no matter how small.

"Fine," Shi Feng relented, looking at him seriously. "But after you buy us this stuff, we’re calling it even."

"We didn’t save you to hold a favor over your head."

Batulu nodded emphatically. ’They can say that, but what happens next is still up to me, isn’t it?’

’If I don’t agree to call it even, then we’re not calling it even!’

Besides, after watching their live stream for so long, Batulu had become a massive fan.

Every one of them was so strong, so incredible. He felt every one of their qualities was worth studying: how to cook, how to stay calm in the face of danger, how to become stronger.

’I’ll learn from my idols!’

’I’ll definitely become an amazing person just like them!’

Led by Batulu, the group stepped into an Advanced-level shop they had previously only dared to peek into from the outside.

"Is this your family’s shop?" one of them asked as they walked in, staring at the opulent decor. It looked like the place was plated in gold. So extravagant!

"Just grab whatever you need. I’ll pay," Batulu guaranteed, patting his chest.

Despite Batulu’s words, the group didn’t dare to go wild. They picked out a few items that were neither too expensive nor too cheap.

Then they let the kid pay.

"This is all you want?" Batulu asked, frowning at the parts they’d selected. "You’re not getting more?"

"No, this is enough," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.

After their shopping trip, they thought that was the end of it, but it turned out Batulu had already arranged for his luxury hovercar to be brought to the entrance.

The moment they stepped outside, they could board the car, which was ready to take them to a restaurant for a meal.

The group had no way to refuse, so they were forced to board the hovercar and head to the most luxurious restaurant on B6 Star.

They were a little intimidated. ’What is all this?’

They just wanted to have a good time, not get an all-expenses-paid tour from some tycoon.

After disembarking from the hovercar, they stood before a grand hotel: Yingxiong Restaurant.

’Hmm... the name is a bit... off.’

"This is the most historic restaurant on B6 Star. The food is incredible. You’ll see once you taste it," Batulu explained from the front. He was, after all, a lifetime VIP member here.

As soon as the receptionists saw his face, they immediately rushed over to greet him. "Young Master, the meal you ordered is all prepared. We can begin serving at your command."

The attendant led the way, a constant smile on their face. Batulu might have looked young, but in that moment, the side of him that was the heir to a wealthy family was on full display.

His expression was slightly cool as he replied in a low voice, "I know. Is the private room we reserved ready?"

"It is ready. You may be seated at any time."

As they conversed up front, the five people behind them looked around like country bumpkins visiting the city for the first time.

They wanted to gawk openly but were too proud, so they settled for sneaking glances at everything.

After taking it all in, they began to whisper among themselves.

"So this is the kind of restaurant rich people go to? It’s so luxurious."

"I can’t even imagine how much one meal here costs."

"We probably couldn’t afford it even if we pooled all our money."

"Damn, it must be nice to be rich."

When they entered the private room, they found it was absurdly large. It contained a massive round table, and beyond that, a small stage.

’Is that for putting on a show?’

’Or giving speeches?’

The group sat down stiffly, looking at the place settings. Knives, forks, chopsticks, spoons—every kind of utensil was provided.

’No idea why they put out so many knives and forks.’

’We probably won’t use them all.’

Once seated, no one spoke. The entire room fell silent.

Unsure of what to say, they all opted for silence.

Seeing how quiet everyone was, Batulu chuckled and spoke up to break the tension.

"You don’t have to be so formal. This room is reserved exclusively for my family. We just use it to eat, chat, and watch performances."

’Looking at this huge space, you could easily play a game of badminton in here.’

At this point, Shi Feng’s curiosity got the better of him. He leaned over and asked, "So, what’s your family’s net worth, exactly?"

Batulu shook his head. He honestly didn’t know. His mother, older brother, and older sister spent every waking moment earning Star Coins. Their businesses were spread throughout the entire Empire.

They even had enterprises in neighboring countries.

In any case, Star Coins were never a concern.

"You don’t know?" Shi Feng was aghast. "You really don’t know how much your own family is worth?"

"That’s pretty normal. There are too many businesses for me to possibly keep track of them all," Batulu replied with a smile.

’Tch. I give up. There’s no competing with you rich people!’