A perfect life begins with changing the timeline.

Going to the United States was purely Li Mu's personal desire.

Just like he wrote in his lottery article, once you have money, it really is like, "The world is so big, I want to go see it."

He wanted to visit many places, not just the United States. During his university years, he had seen publications like National Geographic in the library and vividly remembered some of the beautiful scenery featured in them.

After he came out with the approved visa, Wang Fan immediately came up to him. Seeing the words on it, he smiled and said:

"Congratulations, Mr. Li."

"Hmm. It's pretty simple, not difficult at all."

Li Mu was referring to the other senior members.

After he finished speaking, he thought for a moment, then pointed outside:

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. I have some things to take care of over there."

"Of course, I'll deliver the plane ticket to you, Mr. Li, tomorrow. See you on the 8th?"

"it is good."

Li Mu readily agreed, and after saying goodbye to the older brothers, he walked out of the embassy.

Then he thought for a moment and dialed Bie Yan's number directly.

"Beep beep... Hello, Xiao Li?"

"Brother Bie, are you busy right now?"

"Hmm, I'm not busy. What's up?"

"I... want to ask for a day off. I'd like to go to the United States on the 8th and come back on the 12th."

"……where?"

A voice, a mixture of surprise and confusion, rang out from the other side:

"Where are you going?"

"...America. I'm going...going on vacation. The 8th is a Saturday, I'm leaving that day and coming back next Wednesday. Is that okay?"

"Well……"

It was clear that Bie Yan was genuinely confused.

A few seconds later, he asked, puzzled:

"What are you going to the US for? Have you got your visa?"

"It's done. It was approved before the visa interview. Brother, is that okay?"

After a few seconds of silence, Bie Yan suddenly asked curiously:

"You go by yourself?"

"This...no, with friends."

"Oh~~~~~"

Suddenly, the older brother seemed to understand, and he chuckled.

"Hehehe, you've got some tricks up your sleeve, kid! With Fan Bingbing?"

"……Um."

Li Mu responded while letting out a big sigh of relief.

Let it be a misunderstanding; at least taking leave is no problem.

"Haha, go ahead then. How many days will you be gone?"

"Go on the 8th and come back on the 12th."

"Okay, I got it. You don't need to ask the newspaper for leave. I'll just tell them you're coming with me on an interview assignment, and you can go directly there."

"Okay, thank you, Brother Bie."

"Haha, it's okay. Then have some fun this time, bye."

"Uh-huh……"

Li Mu breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone.

I thought to myself, following such an elder brother is so reliable.

……

With his trip to the United States settled, Li Mu returned home on Tuesday and began packing his luggage.

Actually, he didn't have much to pack, but he still went to the mall to buy a large suitcase.

Packing his luggage was one thing, but he also planned to buy some local specialties from the United States. He wanted to buy some for his brother and even his family, so that the trip wouldn't be in vain.

On Wednesday noon, he received a call from Fan Bingbing informing him that her visa interview had been approved. He was now planning to check if the land prices in the Asian Games Village area had changed.

Then, in the afternoon, another phone call came, filled with ecstatic joy:

"Brother Li! The house prices at Fenglin Oasis have jumped by 300! In just two days, they've increased by 300! When I went there, so many people were asking about houses..."

Amidst the joyful narrative, a very obvious established fact is revealed.

Li Mu won this move.

Standing by the trash can at the newspaper office entrance, Li Mu, in high spirits, unconsciously smiled.

Fan Bingbing was even happier.

At this moment, she sat in the car, walking towards Tianju Garden, her mind filled with only one thought...

"We're both really amazing!"

You won the bet!

Completely... won the gamble!

"Brother Li, I feel...like I'm dreaming! Seriously, I wish you were here with me right now...pinch me! I..."

"...Haha, it's not that bad."

Hearing her overjoyed words, Li Mu responded with a smile:

"Or you can save it for now, and I'll pinch you when I see you. Don't cry out in pain then."

"Hehehehe..."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the two hung up the phone.

Fan Bingbing needs to hurry over to Tianjuyuan to check on the situation.

Then, Wang Fan also sent over the plane tickets.

There are two.

One photo shows the journey from Guangzhou to Shanghai, and the other shows the journey from Shanghai to the United States.

Then, just as Li Mu was holding the plane ticket and asking some questions, Fan Bingbing called again.

The price of apartments in Tianjuyuan has increased by 200 yuan per square meter.

In other words, their investment had already seen a slight increase in less than ten days.

It seems... the wheelchair guy was absolutely right.

……

Time flies, and it's Friday already.

Just as Li Mu was about to leave work, Fan Bingbing suddenly called.

The two have been in frequent contact these past few days, calling each other almost every day and talking for an average of ten to twenty minutes.

The conversation wasn't anything romantic; it was purely business between business partners. Fan Bingbing wanted to increase her investment in real estate, but she was short of money and wanted to involve Li Mu, except this time it wouldn't be a full payment, but rather an installment plan.

Li Mu told her that the current investment trend is in the internet, and in his opinion, real estate investment is only suitable as a safety net...

The two have been mainly talking about these things these days, but their relationship has quickly become familiar in this atmosphere, and they can almost be said to be able to talk about anything in certain aspects.

So, when he saw her call, Li Mu didn't think much of it and answered the call immediately.

"Hey, didn't you say you were going to have dinner with your manager today? Why are you calling me now?"

Unexpectedly, after hearing his words, Fan Bingbing suddenly sighed:

"Hey, Brother Li, I can't go to Shanghai tomorrow."

Li Mu was taken aback:

"Huh? You can't come? What are you going to do then? Go by yourself? Not coming with us?"

"No, I can't go to America."

Why?

"Do you remember Ma Weihao, the director of 'The Tricky Master', that I mentioned to you when we were in Hengdian?"

"Yes, I remember. You said he was going to start a new movie, and that's when you went to see him."

"The project is looking promising. Although filming may not start until next year, the script is already finished. I'm going to Hong Kong tomorrow to see him."

The big star on the other end of the phone looked increasingly annoyed.

She was really looking forward to this trip to the United States.

Brother Li's vision... it's practically strategic, it's amazing. She genuinely wanted to spend more time with him and discuss the possibilities of various investment projects.

But who knew...

Thinking of this, she sighed again:

"Ugh."

"Ha, don't sigh. If you can't go this time, you can go next time."

At this moment, Li Mu's voice rang out:

"Film and television are your core business. Even if you want to invest, you need capital. Aren't the resources in the film and television industry your capital? Before you achieve financial freedom, work should always come first. If you can't go this time, you can go next time. America is there; it's not going anywhere."

Fan Bingbing naturally understood the reasoning behind it.

But upon hearing this, she still unconsciously added a nasal tone:

"But I want to be with you, Brother Li!!!"

She had just finished being coquettish when suddenly she herself was stunned.

This……

How can you say such a thing?

She instantly felt her face flush.

But the next second...

There will be another chance next time.

On the other end of the phone, that gentle voice, tinged with laughter, rang out.

Without causing the slightest ripple.