In the city's most luxurious five-star hotel, a grand birthday banquet was being held as scheduled.
Attendees included distinguished guests from all walks of life in the city.
Even many media outlets were broadcasting live.
As the focus of the day, Dou Youyou was clearly somewhat distracted.
Dou Junwan, sitting beside her, gently nudged Dou Youyou.
"Youyou, what's wrong? You've been out of it since this morning."
Dou Youyou smiled and shook her head, "Nothing!"
"You say nothing, but Dad has called you several times!"
"Where, where is he!"
"Alright, it's nothing major. The people here today are all of high status. In the future, you and I will need to know them. As the protagonist today, you can't be so distracted anymore. Dad's expression is clearly not very pleased!"
Dou Youyou nodded. For some reason, though he used to love celebrating his birthday the most, today he was rather eager for the banquet to end.
"Sis, I know. Maybe I'm just not used to being an adult yet. I'm still a baby!"
"You silly girl, even if you're an adult, you're still our family's baby. With me here, your sister will take care of you!"
"Mm!" If only Master were here.
At this moment, the host on stage called out to Dou Youyou.
"Next, we invite our protagonist today, Dou Youyou, to the stage!"
Dou Junwan gestured, "Go ahead. I've already told you what to say this morning. Don't say anything out of line!"
"I know, you've said it so many times. I'm not a child!"
Dou Junwan shook her head. Who was it just now that said she was still a baby?
Today, Dou Youyou was wearing a white princess dress and a princess crown on her head.
She walked gracefully to the center of the stage like a princess.
"Thank you to all the elders for attending my coming-of-age ceremony. Here, I thank you all!"
Dou Youyou had a pure and cute appearance, usually dressing like a loli. However, today there seemed to be a slight change.
"Miss Youyou, your attire today is quite different from your usual style. Is it because you've come of age?"
Dou Youyou smiled.
"Yes, now that I'm an adult, I'm no longer a child!"
"Miss Youyou, the entire internet is discussing you right now. You are currently the number one person in the mythical game world. Even those major guilds pale in comparison to you. Have you thought about carrying forward the Dou family in the game?"
Dou Youyou nodded and said, "Mythical World is our country's second world, and more and more industries will appear in the game. Our Dou family certainly cannot fall behind. As the current number one on the level rankings, I certainly have my own plans!"
"Miss Youyou, it is said that your current achievements are due to your Master in the game, who is also the village chief of the新手村 (novice village). What are your thoughts on this?"
When her Master was mentioned, Dou Youyou's face immediately lit up with a smile.
"My Master? Everything I have now is given to me by my Master. I have no opinions about my Master, as long as he doesn't find me too foolish a disciple. How could I possibly have any opinions about him!"
The audience below burst into laughter.
Everyone felt that Dou Youyou was being modest.
After all, how could anyone who achieved this level not be an elite?
Master, I haven't disgraced you, have I.
Afterwards, Dou Youyou responded to a series of other random questions.
Finally, when asked if Dou Youyou had a boyfriend, her face blushed slightly.
"Youyou has just come of age and does not have a boyfriend for now. Thank you all for your concern!"
"Then, Miss Youyou, could you tell everyone present what your ideal partner is like?"
Dou Youyou replied without hesitation.
"Of course, like my Master, capable and responsible, who will dote on me and protect me!"
"It seems Miss Youyou likes warm men!"
Dou Youyou smiled slightly, she did not refute it, as there was no benefit in dwelling on such matters.
...
With Zhang Ping'an's 2 million yuan, the director of the orphanage quickly began renovating the entire facility.
Zhang Ping'an stayed at the orphanage for the entire afternoon. After helping the director complete many tasks, Zhang Ping'an felt it was time to leave.
"Director, I'm leaving now. I have some things to attend to tonight. I'll visit again next time!"
"Xiao Fan, the director doesn't know how to thank you enough!"
Zhang Ping'an smiled and shook his head.
"You raising me to adulthood is the greatest thanks. I'm just doing what I should."
"Yes, you're not young anymore. When you visit me next time, remember to bring a girlfriend. The director can help you vet her. You're too honest, you know! Girls these days aren't simple, especially someone as young and wealthy as you. If I don't vet her for you, I'd be letting down that 2 million yuan of yours!"
Zhang Ping'an chuckled somewhat awkwardly.
He didn't even know where his girlfriend might be hiding.
"Director, it's still too early for that. If I do find a girlfriend in the future, I'll definitely bring her to see you and let you vet her!"
"That's right. Then the director won't see you out. I still have many things to attend to!"
Zhang Ping'an nodded and then exited the director's office.
Zhang Ping'an let out a long sigh. He had thought about the scene of him seeing the director again many times, but he never expected to see the director with such feelings.
"Next time I see you, I will definitely bring my girlfriend. After all, you are like a second mother to me!"
Zhang Ping'an returned to his residence.
Looking at the empty house, Zhang Ping'an went back to his room, put on his helmet, and entered the game.
Zhang Ping'an returned to his small courtyard once again.
"Ri Tian, Xiao Hei, come here for a moment!"
Gou Zi slowly walked up to Zhang Ping'an.
Hei Huang instantly appeared beside Zhang Ping'an.
"Youyou is having her birthday tonight, so we need to prepare a birthday cake and some surprises for her. You two prepare to decorate our small courtyard. I'll go buy the cake!"
Hei Huang said, "Understood. Should I call the three city lords over? After all, it's such a big event for the Young Master's birthday, they shouldn't be absent!"
Zhang Ping'an shook his head, "No need. Too many people will just get in the way. Let's just have a simple birthday. Here are some gold coins and materials for decorating the courtyard. Xiao Hei, you go buy them yourself!"
"Alright, Master!"
Zhang Ping'an looked at Ri Tian, who was beside him.
"You, don't be lazy either. Tonight is Youyou's birthday. Later, perform some acts for her, like dog fire-jumping or something!"
Ri Tian let out a dissatisfied bark.
"Woof woof!!!"
"Barking is useless. Youyou likes you very much usually, so you should perform. Think of the acts yourself. I'm going to prepare the cake now!"
With that, he left Ri Tian looking helpless.
Zhang Ping'an hummed a tune and left the small courtyard.