Chapter 38: Bombardment of Top-Tier Resources

"There's still over a month left of summer vacation."

Xu Yunzhou planned, his tone returning to its usual calmness,

"First, sign up for a reliable music training class to systematically study music theory and vocal foundations, tapping into your musical potential."

"Then, daily physical exercise cannot stop; sign up for various body shaping, etiquette, and yoga classes, and your studies must also keep up. The most crucial thing is—"

He once again swept over her slender waist where ribs could faintly be seen, and her curves that urgently needed development,

"Eat more food! Nurture that figure of yours that's as thin as a bean sprout until it's healthy and plump! Places that should have meat, not a single bit can be missing!"

"Mhm mhm! I know! I guarantee to complete the task!"

Looking at the burning fighting spirit in the young girl's eyes, Xu Yunzhou suddenly remembered a practical problem:

"By the way, how much money can you scrape together right now?"

He had already begun calculating whether he needed to use his "prophetic" financial methods to support her again.

Song Jiaru didn't even have a second of hesitation, her eyes clear and firm:

"Big Brother, how much do you need? I'll give you all my red envelope money and pocket money! There's about sixty or seventy thousand in the card, do... do I need to buy gold ingots and burn them for you?"

Xu Yunzhou:

"..."

He felt black lines sliding down his forehead.

No wonder there's always news about innocent young girls being scammed out of their family fortunes by online dating partners. The silly, white, and sweet girls in this world truly are produced in batches!

"...Stop! I'm not a ghost!"

Xu Yunzhou hurriedly snuffed out this dangerous association of hers,

"I'm telling you to spend the money on yourself! For the upcoming devilish special training, hiring industry titans, buying professional equipment, top-tier nutritional supplements... which of these isn't a gold-swallowing beast? I roughly estimate it will take at least a hundred thousand a month as a baseline."

"Is that so,"

Song Jiaru suddenly understood, and immediately proposed a solution,

"Then I can go find my mommy to apply for a bit more 'angel investment'! I'll just say I want to sign up for an interest class!"

"No, using your own money will give you more confidence."

Xu Yunzhou negated this idea and directly "activated" the money ability again,

"Like this, tomorrow you go buy a lottery ticket according to the numbers I tell you. After winning the prize, immediately go open futures and stock accounts. I will guide you to operate, striving to let you achieve initial financial freedom before this summer vacation ends."

He knew too well that money is not only the rocket fuel for dreams, but even more so a furnace that shapes a person's confidence and vision.

Only by being economically independent and affluent can one devote themselves to training without distractions, and in the future, when facing capital and powerful figures, maintain that composure and detachment of "Sister herself is a wealthy family."

(TL: "I myself am a wealthy family" is a famous quote by Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, meaning she doesn't need to marry rich because she is rich.)

Song Jiaru widened her eyes in surprise.

This Big Brother who appeared out of thin air, not only acted as her guardian spirit and life mentor, but now... he even has to moonlight as her God of Wealth, teaching her how to make money hand-in-hand?

A massive wave of emotion surged into her heart, her voice even choking slightly:

"Big Brother... why, why are you so good to me? Did... did I use up all my luck for my next life just to be able to meet you..."

Xu Yunzhou didn't answer this question about "why," only saying flatly:

"When you become the Queen of Pop, I have a favor I need your help with."

Song Jiaru's curiosity was instantly maxed out:

"What favor?"

Xu Yunzhou:

"When the time comes, you will naturally know."

In the days that followed, relying on his absolute control over the trends of the past financial market, Xu Yunzhou precisely made Song Jiaru conduct short-term operations at several key nodes.

The funds expanded rapidly like a rolling snowball, and soon Song Jiaru's account accumulated over ten million in funds.

This massive sum cleared all material obstacles for the subsequent "rich nurturing" plan.

What made Xu Yunzhou feel even more worry-free was that, compared to Lin Ruoxuan back then—who needed him to use electric shocks from time to time to "spur her on," and who would bargain and even reverse-tease him—Song Jiaru could simply be called an "angelic nurturing target."

She had an almost faith-like absolute trust and wholehearted reliance on him.

Every command he issued, no matter how outrageous, she would execute unconditionally and beyond standards, never asking "why," only trying hard to do her "best."

After the funds were in place, Xu Yunzhou immediately activated the "Pay-to-Win Player" exclusive "Top-Tier Resource Bombardment" mode:

He spent heavily to hire retired old artists from national-level troupes to polish her vocal techniques and emotional expression one-on-one; celebrity-exclusive choreographers tailor-made dance training for her; top music theory teachers, physical nutritionists, image consultant teams... an all-around, dead-end-free buildup!

Not only did her skills improve, her once tightly closed heart, under professional guidance and continuous positive feedback, further opened up to the world.

She began to be able to walk calmly in crowds, her eyes no longer dodging. That confidence gradually established from the inside out added even more radiance to her already outstanding appearance.

Whenever she completed a highly difficult training, she would always subconsciously look into the void, as if waiting for the approval of that invisible existence.

Song Jiaru's several top-tier mentors were all full of praise for her, especially that old artist, who sighed with emotion multiple times that Song Jiaru possessed an almost perfect musical sense and an extremely recognizable timbre, a good seedling rarely encountered in ten years.

He regretted that she hadn't received systematic training earlier, and even hinted that he could recommend her for an exceptional admission into a top music academy.

And at this time, the future Queen of Pop, Miss Song Jiaru, had already been admitted to the Ancient Chinese Language major at Bashu University.

There was no need to make any complex preparations for starting school, because back when filling out her college application, her only requirement, being severely socially anxious, was—the school must be within ten kilometers of home.

Well, Bashu University was exactly three kilometers away from her home... the transportation was very "convenient."

Xu Yunzhou didn't really care whether she went to a music academy or not. He had his own comprehensive plan. The academic route was solid, but what he wanted to build was a faster, more dazzling shortcut.

Looking at the various stats on the attribute panel, especially the steady improvement in [Knowledge], [Temperament], and [Figure], as well as the increasingly bright radiance in Song Jiaru's eyes and the increasingly steady demeanor in her gestures, he knew it was time to give Song Jiaru a test.

"Song Jiaru,"

He announced, his voice carrying a trace of testing meaning, like issuing an ultimate quest,

"Discussing military tactics on paper ultimately feels shallow. Tomorrow, we change maps and conduct our first real actual combat drill—go to a commercial area with high foot traffic and busk on the street!"

"Ah? B-busking on the street?!"

Song Jiaru still inevitably became nervous. This was different from being in a well-soundproofed professional piano room, and also different from facing familiar mentors.

This required facing all kinds of strangers directly, enduring various unknown gazes and evaluations, stabilizing her mind, and singing completely and infectiously... This was undoubtedly one of the ultimate tests of her courage, concentration, and professional ability.

However, the absolute trust cultivated over a long time had long made her learn not to refuse any of "Big Brother's" commands.

She only asked softly:

"Big Brother... you will accompany me, right? You won't leave me alone, right?"

"Of course,"

Xu Yunzhou's voice carried a reassuring, absolute certainty,

"I will always be by your side, accompanying you to face everything."

With Big Brother here, she wasn't afraid.

Song Jiaru took a deep breath, as if drawing infinite strength from this promise. Her eyes became firm again, and she nodded forcefully, like signing a military pledge:

"Then... okay! I'll go prepare the props right now!"