Living in a small county town, earning a million a year

Chapter 100 The Office (31 chapters available for first subscription!)

"Negotiation requires skill, but dealing with these small companies in economic buildings requires no skill at all... For a large company like ours, they are the ones begging us to rent these buildings! Look at the rent, it's only a few hundred thousand."

"However, he has one request: after we move into the headquarters economic building, we need to cooperate with them in promotion. That is, we hope that by leveraging our popularity, we can attract some investment for them!"

"That's fine. We received tangible benefits and they even waived our rent for six months..." Ye Muling nodded and gave a bright smile. "Well done. I'll arrange for my staff to go and take a look."

"Let's see how they produce the design drawings..."

"You can visit their building in person. Here is the floor plan of their building; you can use it to create a design!"

"Also, you need to help me design the area on the thirteenth floor... I want to divide it into several companies!"

"You're starting a company too?" Ye Muling asked curiously, a hint of surprise in her eyes, after hearing Xu Mu's words. "What kind of company?"

"I haven't decided yet! I was just thinking of renting it to take a look, but I'm planning to start a game company, specializing in character and animation design, which might have some connection with you guys... Right now, isn't Nezha quite popular? It grossed over 10 billion yuan at the box office, so I'm wondering if I can make some similar games!"

"Give it a try..." Xu Mu didn't say much, after all, he didn't know what kind of game template and ideas the system had given him.

Let the system do its job!
Xu Mu knows nothing about games.

After giving the lease agreement to Ye Muling, Xu Mu ran to their meeting room.

I called Liu Geng.

"Attorney Liu, I've already found a venue for you, but the renovation will take some time."

"It's alright, we're currently working here at Yinlun Machinery. Besides, your fund management is rather weak, so we plan to come up with a plan in the next couple of days to help you adjust your funds!"

"Sure!" Xu Mu nodded. "Just do your best!"

As the richest person, asset and capital management is very important.

Another aspect is the ability to withstand risks.

If the company he invests in experiences fluctuations in the future, Xu Mu needs to withdraw in time... otherwise he could easily get stuck in it.

Losing money is one thing, but being stuck with losses is another!
I keep losing money, and I'm constantly feeling miserable!
"I called you to ask if you know any senior headhunters at headhunting firms. I'd like to recruit a team!"

What do you need? I'll help you make the contact!

"I'll have him call you then."

"Let's build a startup game development team!" Xu Mu stated his requirements. "The team needs to be at least ten people, each with their own roles, and capable of manually developing a game..."

"understand!"

"Do you want to make a large-scale game or... a WeChat mini-game?"

"Anything is fine, whatever makes money..."

Xu Mu glanced at the system task. This game didn't have many requirements, including but not limited to WeChat mini-games and online games... Online game development costs were relatively high, and the initial advertising and promotion expenses were also a considerable expenditure...

As for single-player games, they were not within Xu Mu's consideration.

Aside from games like Black Monkey that can sell 100 to 200 million RMB a month, it's very difficult for other single-player games to achieve that!
The main issue is that Steam doesn't have a large market share in the country.

Furthermore, in terms of revenue generation, this type of buy-to-play game is indeed not as good as Shenzhen City Horse.

Old Ma is indeed amazing at making money from games... However, Erhami emerged in the middle and was indeed very popular for a while, but it eventually failed due to its reputation and word-of-mouth... It was clearly an ROG game, but it inexplicably became a pay-to-win gacha game!
Xu Mu had played it before, and the day after he bought it, he spent 10,000 yuan!
Who the hell can stand this?

Just to get the Thunder General and his exclusive weapon!

Damn it!

Moreover, I only played this game for a month before stopping.

In the end, I came back to League of Legends!

"Understood, I'll contact the headhunting firm first."

"Have a senior headhunter from a headhunting firm contact you!"

"Ok!"

Xu Mu responded, then suddenly remembered something, "Oh, right, Attorney Liu, I'll send you some information about a startup company. Could you do some background checks on it to see if it has any loans or anything like that..."

"no problem!"

When Xu Mu first met Liu Geng, he could tell from his demeanor that he was very professional. He was from Kyoto, and he was 1.85 meters tall. He also worked out regularly, and he looked very outstanding!
After hanging up the phone, Xu Mu sent the information to Liu Geng.

Now we're just waiting for Chen Feng to arrive with his team!

About half an hour later, Chen Feng called back.

"Xu Mu, we'll be at Tianji County High-Speed ​​Railway Station in ten minutes!"

"Okay, I'm coming to pick you up now!"

Xu Mu looked around and realized that the company didn't have any cars...

"Looks like we really need to buy a Rolls-Royce! Otherwise, the company won't have any cars for company transportation!"

"Isn't it inappropriate to pick someone up in a sports car?"

Left with no other option, Xu Mu drove Ye Muling's Mercedes-Benz C-Class to the high-speed rail station to pick her up.

Upon arriving at the high-speed rail station, Xu Mu saw Wang Zhengjian livestreaming again...

This guy is a true workaholic!

Moreover, Xu Mu had been following Wang Zhengjian and saw him spending all day livestreaming at the high-speed rail station... This made Xu Mu very curious: Is business that difficult now? Can't even rent out a car?

Logically speaking, Wang Zhengjian was targeting the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai market. Even if Tianji County didn't have many high-quality customers, places like Shanghai and Hangzhou certainly had them. But the results of his live streams in Tianji County were just so-so...

However, since Wang Zhengjian liked live streaming, Xu Mu didn't say much.

Perhaps this is the nature of the internet age: everyone wants to experience the internet's flavors.

Standing at the exit, Xu Mu waited for about seven or eight minutes before spotting three slightly disheveled men in the crowd from afar.

They were wearing suits, but they couldn't hide the fatigue on their faces!
Recently, they have been traveling around a lot for investment matters!
But the results were not good...

Xu Mu could actually guess it.

The current entrepreneurial environment is very difficult, and attracting investment is even more challenging.

Because there are many large companies and small companies now.

Is it a human or a ghost?

What kind of AI concept are they all playing with!
Moreover, they are all top students!

Especially from Tsinghua and Peking University, there are tons of them... You think you, a graduate of Zhejiang University, have any amazing AI skills?
To put it bluntly, which of these tech and internet people doesn't come from a top university?

Compared to them, Zhejiang University is still a bit lacking...

Furthermore, although Hangzhou has Jack Ma, who is not interested in money, Hangzhou is ultimately an e-commerce city, not a technology city.

The real focus on technology is in Kyoto.

In Kyoto's CBD, any random building might house a giant company.

In Kyoto, if you want to start an AI company or a tech company, as long as you have enough gimmicks and concepts, you might be able to attract investment. But in Hangzhou, it's extremely difficult... Even if someone is willing to invest, they'll offer tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan and want to buy all your shares!
Who the hell wants to play with you?

"Chen Feng!"

Xu Mu waved to them as they came out, then walked up to them with a smile, saying, "Long time no see!"

Looking at the radiant Xu Mu before him, Chen Feng gave a tired smile and shook hands with Xu Mu, "Long time no see, Xu Mu!"

"I never expected you would contact us to discuss investment!"

"Isn't that what you saw?"

Xu Mu laughed and patted Chen Feng on the shoulder, "Are these two brothers from your startup team?"

"Yes...we both graduated from the same university, and those two are the technical backbone." Chen Feng nodded with a smile and explained, "You've changed a lot! I saw in the class group chat that you beat up Wang Wei?"

"Watch your words! What do you mean by 'gay'? I have no interest in gay relationships... And you're supposed to be a top student!" Xu Mu patted Chen Feng's chest, laughing as he scolded, "He just had to show off to me, so I had to teach him a simple lesson!"

"As for how serious it is, it's really nothing..."

"Alright, I'll drive you to the hotel. Once we get there and you've put your luggage away, I'll arrange a place for us to have a proper meal and then we can talk about this investment!"

"it is good!"

Seeing Xu Mu's enthusiasm, Chen Feng's despair was rekindled with hope... Perhaps, they could really see the future of their company in Xu Mu.

They actually have a lot of confidence in this product.

But alas, they had no money... The two million yuan startup fund they applied for in Hangzhou had already been almost entirely spent. That two million yuan was a low-interest loan, and if they didn't find investment now, their company would go bankrupt completely in another half month...

Even now, they try to save money whenever possible when traveling... If it weren't for the need to get back to Tianji County quickly, they would have taken the old-fashioned green train.

It saves money!
After getting into the car, Xu Mu drove to the Kaiyuan Taihe Hotel.

"I heard from them in the group last time that you've invested in Kaiyuan Taihe Hotel?"

"Yes, it's just a 10% stake in a hotel, and it doesn't involve the head office's business..."

Xu Mu did not deny this matter, and if he wanted to talk to Chen Feng about investment, showing off was an essential element.

If he doesn't demonstrate his abilities, they'll just think Xu Mu is showing off!

But in reality, Xu Mu is truly amazing.

Upon arriving at the Kaiyuan Taihe Hotel, Xu Mu parked the car.

"I'll arrange your accommodations. Please settle your luggage in, and I'll take you to a hotel for dinner later!"

"Ok!"

After helping them check in, Xu Mu did not escort them upstairs.

We need to give them some space since we've just started dating...

Xu Mu went to the gym and glanced at Yan Yan.

Yan Yan is in class.

However, seeing Xu Mu approaching, she still came out. "Why are you only arriving now?"

"I might not have time to come to the gym tonight. I just finished seeing three clients and arranging their check-in, so I thought I'd come down and check on you."

Have you seen the houses in Jiangshan Yue?

"I've looked at six or seven sets. I was just planning to ask you to help me choose when you come to the gym..."

"Okay, then send it to my phone later, and we'll take a look and discuss it together... If it's suitable, you can just buy it!"

"Okay!" Yan Yan nodded heavily.

She could tell from Xu Mu's act of taking time out of his busy schedule to visit her that he valued her.

It turns out that being kept isn't just about getting money without any emotional value.

Xu Mu is capable of providing emotional value... No wonder so many women around Xu Mu, such as Bai Xue and Wang Mengyan, are eager to like him.

Such a loving boy.

Who does not like?

Yan Yan now is undoubtedly slapping her former stubborn self in the face twice!

But so be it, at least it proves that Xu Mu didn't lie to me.

He is indeed very loving... but while being loving, he also takes care of everyone's feelings.

Perhaps, being kept like this is a better outcome for oneself?
"You keep working! I'll go see if they've arrived yet!"

"You're busy, just reply to me when you have time!"

Back in the lobby on the first floor, Xu Mu sat on the sofa and looked at the several fully furnished apartments in Jiangshan Yue that Yan Yan had sent over.

The area is quite large, and the interior decoration is very well done.

Xu Mu really liked this modern style of decoration, and most importantly, it had floor-to-ceiling windows...

The presidential suite at the Kaiyuan Taihe Hotel.

Chen Feng and his two good brothers put their luggage on the sofa.

"Chen Feng, is your high school classmate reliable?"

One of the young men with a buzz cut looked at Chen Feng and asked with concern, "We're out of funds right now, and we really can't afford to keep running around like this! If this doesn't work, our team will really have to disband!"

“Liang Cheng, I know what you’re worried about. But whether he’s reliable or not, whether he can do it or not… we’ll only know after we see! Besides, I haven’t had much interaction with Xu Mu before, except we played basketball together and I know he’s an orphan, but his character is beyond reproach!”

"Although I don't know how he suddenly became so rich, I think his character is beyond reproach. It's just that he's back to discuss business, not a class reunion... Some things can't be judged by past assumptions." Chen Feng rubbed his temples, sat on the sofa, and lit a cigarette.
They used to smoke Zhonghua cigarettes.

But now, it has become a soft dividend.

The decline in cigarette sales reflects their current anxieties.

Liang Cheng finally sighed, sat down opposite Chen Feng, and lit a cigarette as well. "I'll stay with you until the funds run out. If it still doesn't work out, I'll have to quit the team and go back to my hometown. My parents have been pressuring me a lot these past two years... I really can't take it anymore!"

Liang Cheng had wanted to leave for a long time.

However, he was one of the first members to join this startup team.

They themselves know the extent of their hard work.

Like a child you've carefully nurtured, you really don't want to give up on it unless absolutely necessary!
However, reality is cruel and will not be kind to any entrepreneur.

Starting a business is inherently fraught with peril, and without strong financial support, it's incredibly difficult to succeed!

It's absolutely true that we should pay attention to the right timing, location, and people!
“I understand!” Chen Feng nodded. “If we can’t reach an agreement with Xu Mu, I’ll give up… This is our thirty-sixth business trip to discuss investment, and I’m tired.”

"When the time comes, we'll agree to let them sell the company; at least we won't have to bear too much debt!"

Among the three people traveling together was a fat man named Cai Rong, an unknown programmer.

That's the legendary person who actually writes the code.

However, after a moment of silence, the chubby boy spoke up, "I think this guy looks kind; he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would cheat or cheat! Besides, the way he paid for the purchase just now was very stylish; he's definitely not short of money..."

"Besides, Lao Chen, have you forgotten? It was Xu Mu who contacted us first. Originally, the shareholders of Kaiyuan Taihe and the head office had already rejected this project, but after Xu Mu found out, he brought us back... He must be interested in this project!"

Chen Feng finished his cigarette, stubbed it out, and stood up.

I went to the bathroom and quickly washed my face.

"Alright, from now on, we are a professional team, and we are of one mind!"

“If this succeeds, we can be brought back to life. If we fail… then we’ll all go back to our own homes and find our own mothers! I’ll agree to that company’s acquisition. At least I can’t let you bear the debt!” Chen Feng said calmly.

They are genuinely worried.

But after so many trials and tribulations, they know they can't show weakness when facing investors.

Even if you have no money, you have to pretend you do.

When discussing investment, besides the exchange itself, you must have confidence in your own product!

If you don't even have confidence in your own project, how can you expect investors to have confidence?

After leaving the presidential suite, the three of them had a completely new look.

Seeing them come down, Xu Mu saved the house they had just decided on and sent it to Yan Yan, saying, "Let's take this one, it has floor-to-ceiling windows and good natural light!"

"Besides, it's well-ventilated from north to south. Although the price is a bit high, you can try negotiating and get it down by 200,000. Just say you'll pay in full... I think they'll agree!"

"Ok!"

"You're busy!"

Yan Yan glanced at the apartment Xu Mu had chosen. It was over 140 square meters, the largest apartment in Jiangshan Yue, and located on the eighth floor in the middle of the complex. The price was 200,000 yuan more expensive than the others, bringing the total price to nearly two million yuan.

Yan Yan did like the set, but she didn't dare to buy it because it was too expensive... she was afraid Xu Mu would say she was being wasteful.

But to Yan Yan's surprise, Xu Mu also chose the same outfit, which not only delighted her but also greatly improved her opinion of Xu Mu.

"Are you settled?"

"All right!"

Chen Feng nodded.

After getting into the car, Xu Mu led them to Rong Xiaoguan.

Is this a newly built district?

"It's just the old Zhexi Street, the site of the former Three Bridges. The small commodity market was demolished, and it was gradually transformed into this..."

Xu Mu smiled and introduced, "Haven't you been here before?"

"No, I haven't even had time to go home for Chinese New Year these past few years. I spend almost all my time at the company..."

"You guys must be really busy!"

After parking the car downstairs at Rong Xiaoguan, Xu Mu led them upstairs.

Upon arriving at the Tianzi private room on the second floor of Rong Xiaoguan, Xu Mu ordered some dishes and then looked at Chen Feng, asking, "Want to drink?" Chen Feng glanced at Cai Rong and Liang Cheng, and finally nodded, "Let's have a drink! Even if the investment deal falls through, consider it a get-together for us old classmates!"

"Ha ha!"

Xu Mu didn't respond, but instead asked the waiter to bring two bottles of Moutai.

Then, the menu was handed to the waiter.

Xu Mu never hesitates to order food here.

The most important thing is to eat and drink your fill.

Moreover, the food at Rong Xiaoguan is indeed quite delicious.

"Let's get down to business before we eat!"

Xu Mu took out cigarettes and gave one to each of the three of them.

"Tell me your needs... I've already read your business plan, including your product design. Although I don't understand it, I know you have difficulties!"

“Okay!” Chen Feng nodded. “Let me introduce them first, Cai Rong and Liang Cheng.”

“Cai Rong is the technical backbone of our team, he specializes in typing! Liang Cheng is in project operations and also knows some technical stuff. We’re all tech guys by training…” After Chen Feng finished his introduction, he looked at Xu Mu and said, “We’re planning to create software that can take an image and automatically generate a ten-second video based on it!”

"The operational logic of this project..."

"Wait a minute." Xu Mu raised his hand to interrupt Chen Feng's spellcasting. "I don't understand the technology, and I don't know what you guys are thinking!"

"I already conducted a background check on you before you arrived!"

"Just tell me the amount of funding you need and how many shares you can offer!"

Xu Mu wouldn't know any of this.
Investing is simply a matter of you need money, I have money, and I'll transfer the money to you, right?

It's not that complicated!
All this roundabout stuff is pointless.

"..."

Chen Feng was silent for three seconds, then took a drag of his cigarette.

He exhaled a puff of smoke before saying, "We want ten million, but we can only offer ten percent of the shares!"

"..."

Xu Mu was stunned!
However, just as Xu Mu was about to speak, Bai Xue sent a WeChat message.

She said she had gone downstairs.

When discussing financing, Xu Mu asked Bai Xue to come with him.

However, she just got off work and is only now arriving.

"I'm on the second floor, in the original private room!"

"Wait a moment, someone's coming!"

"Ok."

Chen Feng nodded, took a sip of tea, and tried to ease the embarrassment on his face.

Today, Bai Xue was wearing a white halter dress, the hem of which was just above her knees. She wore white stockings that covered most of her calves, and black leather shoes.

However, she still wore a semi-transparent cape to avoid revealing her shoulders from her slip dress... but this kind of subtle glimpse is beautiful enough.

Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, showcasing her youthful beauty.

The three tech-savvy guys' eyes lit up when they saw Bai Xue appear.

They had seen many beautiful girls at universities in Hangzhou, including campus beauties, but Bai Xue, mature, sexy, and with a touch of charm, was as stunning as a fairy from another world in their eyes!
"Hello everyone, I am Bai Xue, assistant to the president of Kaiyuan Taihe's headquarters. You contacted me before because you wanted to invest!"

"Sorry, I'm late!"

Bai Xue put down her bag and sat down next to Xu Mu. "Where were you two talking about?"

"We didn't talk much, just asked them how much money they wanted and how many shares they wanted!"

"It's currently ten million, ten percent!"

“Mr. Chen, this price is definitely not appropriate! As you know, the bubble in internet technology companies is too big, and you currently only have a PPT, you can't even show us your product... The seed round investment of ten million has exceeded our plan!”

"I think you can renegotiate a reasonable price!"

From the moment Bai Xue arrived, she brought with her a silent sense of oppression.

This made Chen Feng purse his lips, feeling a sense of defeat... This was the thirty-sixth time he had heard this sentence!
Xu Mu patted Bai Xue's arm and said softly, "Sister Bai Xue, don't be so serious! Even if the investment doesn't go through, we can still be friends. After all, Chen Feng is an old classmate of mine..."

"Okay!" Bai Xue nodded gently, then toned down her domineering aura.

At work, Bai Xue certainly has a decisive and forceful personality.

After all, she now represents the head office of Kaiyuan Taihe.

"Xu Mu, why don't you tell me your thoughts?"

"Control remains with you... I want 40% of the shares!"

"Furthermore, I can only give you eight million!"

Xu Mu paused, not giving Chen Feng a chance to continue speaking.

Although Chen Feng had already raised his head after hearing Xu Mu's words.

His eyes were complex, and an unusual light flickered in his pupils!
But he opened his mouth, still wanting Xu Mu to finish speaking!
"I've looked at your company's PPTs many times, and the biggest problem is that I don't see your profit model. As a shareholder, I've invested in your company, and I still don't know how your app will make money after it's developed!"

"Are you going to build up your user base and then sell it off directly? Or do you really want to make this a successful business...? I can't see it!"

"Moreover, I know everything about your background check."

"Some investors contacted you before, wanting to acquire you for five million, right? And then they would have arranged a brand new team to promote this app! To be honest, selling for five million wouldn't have been a bad outcome, would it? But you, Chen Feng, didn't agree!"

"Because you still have dreams!"

"You're still not giving up... otherwise, you wouldn't have contacted Kaiyuan Taihe!"

“Strictly speaking, Kaiyuan Taihe is not a proper investment company; they are just a business, but you have no other choice… so you have to make this decision.”

"Also, you applied for start-up subsidies and low-interest loans in Hangzhou, borrowing about two million! You probably don't have much money left in your account..."

"..." Chen Feng remained silent, unsure how to respond!

Because Xu Mu was right.

It's all true.

Their company is a startup, so it's very easy for them to be investigated.

Moreover, they want ten million, but only give ten percent, which means... the project is valued at one hundred million in the early stages!

Are you kidding me?
A typical seed round of funding starts at one million, but rarely exceeds five million... In other words, the company's valuation is at least 10 million and at most 50 million...

To acquire a 10% stake worth 10 million, your project would need to be exceptionally outstanding, making investors very optimistic about it.

Moreover, you even have products to make!
But Chen Feng had nothing!

Not only that, but he's also drowning in debt!
"I'm giving eight million, forty percent of the shares, out of friendship!" Xu Mu smiled at Chen Feng and said calmly, "Just this eight million alone values ​​your company at twenty million! Do you think this company is worth it?"

"Of course, I could even offer 20 million to acquire your company! I think you would sell anyway!"

"You've probably all been thinking about selling this project for five million and disbanding the team... Of course, I'm offering twenty million to acquire it, which means I'm acquiring your entire team. I'll be fully funded, and you'll be the employees who continue to develop and advance this project! Of course, if you do well, I'll give you stock options!"

"..."

Chen Feng and the other two remained silent.

Because Xu Mu was right, he was absolutely right!
After experiencing so many setbacks...

He did gradually lose his spirit... He lost some confidence in himself, his team, and the future.

Moreover, there is too much capital in this market.

Even if I have the ability, so what?
The world is never short of capable people.

There's no shortage of rich people!

“Xu Mu, I know what you mean…” Chen Feng pondered for a long time before finally saying, “However, we need to discuss and consider the investment with these teams again!”

"But is this the final price?"

“Of course!” Xu Mu nodded. “I’m very straightforward, and when it comes to investing, we just say one thing.”

"Negotiate the price, give out shares, and transfer the money! I'm not like other investors who chatter on and on about risk assessments, investment risks, project potential, etc. Although I could do that, I think since you're an old classmate and you're here... what's wrong with me investing 20 million for you guys to play around with?"

"Essentially, I'm just acknowledging you as an old classmate and investing eight million! Besides, forty percent of the shares isn't much. If your company fails, no matter how many shares I have, it'll be useless; the eight million will just be a waste of money!"

"Of course, I prefer to acquire the entire company. I'll add two million to the base price, twenty-two million! I want one hundred percent of the shares!"

"Of course, I will reserve 10% of the stock options for your team!"

"It's a harsh reality, but that's just how it is... Besides, internet entrepreneurship is a bottomless pit. I don't even know if my 22 million will make a splash or have any effect!" Xu Mu said calmly, smoking a cigarette and looking at Chen Feng. "Because I haven't had your team's project evaluated by a professional assessment team... Of course, I believe other investment companies have definitely evaluated you!"

"If the project is really good, I believe they will invest, instead of waiting for you to come to me!"

Xu Mu really doesn't understand investment; in his mind, it's all about finding the right fit and then sending money!

Of course, Xu Mu wouldn't have invested if it weren't for system requirements.

Xu Mu was simply looking forward to the rewards he would receive after completing the mission!
The reward was what really excited Xu Mu.

If this is an investment in Deer Technology Company, it's more accurate to say it's a return on Xu Mu's investment system!

Twenty million, just for a single mission reward.

"Understood!" Chen Feng nodded.

As the waiters brought out the dishes one after another.

Seeing that they were a little down, Xu Mu immediately smiled and said, "I've said it before, even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms."

"We're old classmates, and it's rare for us to come back and meet up. It's no problem for us to have a meal together!"

"Don't just stand there... pour the wine!"

"Eat vegetables!"

With Xu Mu trying to lighten the mood, the three of them felt much better.

It's right to go back and discuss it after we finish eating.

The meal lasted for more than two hours, and all three of them drank too much.

Chen Feng kept telling Xu Mu about the hardships of starting a business and the pain of dealing with investors.

At this moment, he and Xu Mu were just two ordinary old classmates meeting up! Although it was irrational and unwise to say that, and it would put him in a passive position... he was just too tired during this period.

The company's business pressures, the bank's loan pressures, and the team's lack of hope and the thought of disbanding...

It was constantly eroding Chen Feng's heart.

Living is just too tiring...

If he really had the chance to do it all over again, Chen Feng really wouldn't want to start a business!
Starting a business is not something that just anyone can do.

They are not Thor...

Thor is the chosen one!
Most people are just beasts of burden in life, and starting a business is truly a matter of life and death.

"Every difficulty is a challenge, but you can overcome it; there's nothing you can't get through."

"Tonight we'll have dinner, drinks, and a foot massage!"

"After being under so much pressure for so long, shouldn't you relax a bit?"

"Okay! Cheers!"

After finishing the meal and drinks, Xu Mu paid the bill.

Afterwards, Xu Mu asked Bai Xue to drive them to Duolan Foot Massage.

"Give me a call after you drop them off."

Xu Mu patted Bai Xue's shoulder and said softly.

"it is good!"

Bai Xue didn't ask why.

Xu Mu then called a designated driver to take her home.

While Xu Mu was on his way, Bai Xue called, "Xu Mu, it's been taken inside!"

Do you know the box number?

"know."

"Call Tang Mu in half an hour and tell him to go and arrest the person, saying there's someone soliciting prostitution!"

"??"

Bai Xue was completely bewildered. "Huh?"

This time, Bai Xue really didn't understand why they had to call the police to arrest someone.
Just a moment ago at the dinner table, they were calling each other "old classmate," and now the three of them are drinking and crying their eyes out!

That's right. During dinner just now, the three of them probably thought of something sad and started crying for no reason... Their eyes were all red from crying, and they released all their pent-up grievances.

However, Xu Mu could understand that a person is under so much pressure, including pressure from society, family, team, and finances.

It's really impressive that they've managed to persevere until now!

"You don't need to ask, just contact Tang Mu in half an hour!"

"Ok!"

Xu Mu returned home drunk.

My mother, Xu Ping, is still awake.

I'm sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Xiao Mu, you're back!"

"How much did he drink? How did he get so drunk?"

"It's just that an old friend from Hangzhou came to visit. He's starting a business and wanted to talk to me about investments..." Xu Mu smiled as he walked over to Xu Ping, plopped down on the sofa, and said with a smile, "It's just an old classmate visiting, and we got a little carried away with the drinks!"

"I'll have your dad make you some hangover soup! Didn't you eat much earlier?"

"Yes." Xu Mu nodded, hugging her mother. "Thank you, Mom!"

"You're my son, who else should I care about if not you? How dare you say such a thing?"

After Ye Pingfan went downstairs to make hangover soup, Xu Ping suddenly remembered something and looked at Xu Mu, quietly asking, "Xiao Mu, tell Mom quietly, do you like Lingling?"

"Huh?" Xu Mu raised her blurry eyes.

Xu Mu wasn't drunk at first, but after getting out of the car and getting some fresh air, her head suddenly felt a little dizzy!

"Lingling? My sister?"

"Of course I like her! My sister is so beautiful, how could I not like her?"

“When I was having dinner with your dad tonight, I was thinking that you two are not young anymore, and you grew up together, so you have a strong emotional foundation. Your sister has never been in a relationship, and you don’t want to go on blind dates. I think you two should just get married.”

"Mom, the law stipulates that my sister and I are legal relatives by blood, so we can't get married!"

"It's okay, I've already asked your sister, and she's willing!" Xu Ping patted Xu Mu's shoulder. "I was just thinking of asking for your opinion, right? If you're willing too, I think we should remove your name from our household registration and have you open your own separate household registration. Under these circumstances, you can get married!"

"what!?"

Xu Mu knew that it was possible to do it that way.

But when these words came from her mother's mouth, Xu Mu always felt a slight sense of disconnect!

"Mom, are you abandoning me? Are you going to remove me from the household registration?"

“You will always be your mother’s son, but I talked to your father and your sister about this tonight. Besides, it’s not like we haven’t brought this up before! You always made excuses back then… Now that you and your sister have money and careers, I think it’s really time to talk about marriage!”

“There’s no need to keep dragging this on… Besides, your sister likes you a lot! And you like your sister too, isn’t that perfect? ​​Let’s just have a wedding, then buy a house and a car, and your dad and I can finally put our minds at ease.”

"..."

Xu Mu never expected that the first thing she would hear her mother say upon returning home was...

"Mom, I know what you mean. I've talked to my sister about it, but I think it's too early to get married! Since our careers are just starting out, we should focus on our careers right now. Besides, we have a strong emotional foundation, so there's no rush!"

"It's okay if you don't get married, but could you have a child first?"

"????"

(End of this chapter)