After Grinding My Way to Becoming a Tycoon, I Helped Protect the Ocean

After retiring from the quick transmigration department for ancient worlds, Yan Shou found a plane where he could enjoy his retirement. He had barely enjoyed a few days of peace when he learned that his original self was actually a Sea Emperor with a huge family to support and a budget deficit. Below him was a whole group of ocean folk waiting to be fed. For the sake of money, he had no choice but to bring his people ashore and earn a living singing in the entertainment industry. First, he selected the most talented members of his clan and raised funds with their natural ability to cry tears that turned into pearls. Yan Shou's expression was dark as he said, "Cry. Sell the pearls. Got it?" His people: "...Got it QAQ!" Yan Shou worked diligently, doing his best to make his people famous (and fat) on a shoestring budget. At last, he could retire in peace, only for their ocean home to become polluted again. Yan Shou: "..." His face darkened as he kept grinding away. * They say the life of tycoon Yan was quite legendary. He came from a remote backwater and was "barely literate," yet had an uncanny eye and extraordinary foresight: The stars he nurtured became big shots in their respective fields. The clothing brand he founded set the trends of the age. The deep-sea hotel he built attracted the nation's interest in exploring its potential. Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting his next move, the tycoon suddenly spent a fortune to restore the polluted marine environment! The crowd was moved to tears: What fearless dedication! I'm screaming, husband!!! * After the marine ecosystem was restored, the media finally managed to schedule an interview with the big shot. Reporter: Mr. Yan, what prompted you to make this decision? Yan Shou, a man of few words, replied succinctly: "It's like renovating a house." His gaze was calm. "You have to spend a lot of money to make your home comfortable for the rest of your life." The reporter gave an awkward laugh. "You have quite a sense of humor..." Yan Shou nodded. "The ocean is my home." Reporter: "..." Truly, no wonder he's a big shot. His convictions are so admirable! Theme: Hard work is the great secret to getting rich. Through diligence and effort, one can build wealth, then put it toward environmental protection and make life fresher and more comfortable.