A perfect life begins with changing the timeline.

Fatty Sui looked at Li Mu with a gaze that was... far more mature than his previous carefree and reckless attitude.

"Are you familiar with the elite kindergartens in Yenching?"

"I did know, but it was a long time ago. When Chengcheng was of kindergarten age, my parents-in-law inquired about things like Little Oak, which wasn't run by a PhD who came back from Yale, and how the tuition was three thousand a month and the meal fee was fifteen thousand. And there was that extravagant Golden Cradle..."

"I know that. I think you have to pay a 30,000 yuan education fund fee to enroll your child, and then the tuition is 22,000 yuan per semester, right?"

"Um."

"But which kindergarten did Fan Chengcheng ultimately choose?"

"It's right near my house. Two hundred and sixty a month..."

"..."

Sui Kuan's lips twitched.

Li Mu waved his hand:

"You don't need to be too superstitious about kindergartens. Things like 'aristocratic education' or 'bilingual' are not that exaggerated. Just tell me what your plans are, and I'll give you some advice."

"Actually, it wasn't just me, it was me, Feng Yuan, my parents, they all wanted Lele to go abroad."

"Well……"

Li Mu subconsciously opened his mouth.

Sui Renzhi was born in 2006. If we assume he goes to university at age 18, that means... 24 years?

Although he didn't know why, he always felt that going abroad at this critical juncture was actually not very useful.

Of course, if someone is exceptionally good at studying, that's a different story.

So he kept quiet. After all, it was better for Fatty Sui to decide on something that might affect the child's future.

Outsiders can only offer suggestions, but cannot interfere.

"and then?"

"So... bilingualism is quite important. We asked around, and they said that it's best to cultivate English skills from a young age. And... if the goal is to go abroad directly, then we should start planning for it from childhood."

"You think so too?"

"Yes, I want to give him the best."

"so?"

"So... although my parents can earn some money, raising children is ultimately our responsibility. Feng Yuan earns about two or three hundred thousand a year now, and as you know, my income is fixed. Although I have some extra income, my income has decreased significantly since the newspaper industry started to decline. Especially since the second half of last year... so I've been thinking about what to do."

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"Understood."

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Li Mu already understood what he meant.

Surely not.

If we're really talking about salary, Fatty Sui's is quite high now, and... a couple of years ago, when things were good, he could earn at least ten thousand yuan for each article he published.

Even if you work your way up a year, you can easily make two or three hundred thousand.

But when it comes to children's education... the cost becomes unpredictable.

"You understand, that's good. And... I've thought about it too. Let's not even talk about how my salary is only at the section-level; even a section chief... isn't that much of a deal, there are plenty of them. Besides... to put it more bluntly, I don't want to make a mistake. And if I really go with the unit, what if... right?"

"...In other words, you want a high-paying job with even more money in the future."

"Yes, look forward, but not backward. My brain can't compare to yours. You're born to do great things, I can't. I'm aware of that. It's true... I know I've always followed you and Brother Bie, and you two will definitely remember me when things go well for you. But... essentially, you don't have to worry about money, but I can't... I asked about tuition at universities in America, and it's over a million a year. Not to mention elite education, from kindergarten to university, that's a lot of money, right? I don't ask for great wealth, but... you know what, when I see Lele smiling at me now, I wish I could give him the whole world."

"I see."

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Seeing the fat man pouring his heart out to him, Li Mu realized that he had been thinking about this for a long time.

indeed.

Some things, well...

Having money is one way of life.

Going up to higher places... that's another way of life.

Just like what Robin Li talked to me about a while ago.

He wanted to live the life of a "rich person." I remained unmoved; this fat man's mindset now was the same as mine back then.

There's no right or wrong.

When his friend wanted to choose a different path, Li Mujue offered his blessings and did whatever he could to help.

So he nodded:

"Then come to Weibo. Weibo will be in a good time to expand its business soon. There will definitely be plenty of opportunities..."

He opened his heart to the world.

Is there any money to be made on Weibo?

There aren't any now, but there will definitely be many in the future.

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Especially if JD.com can work together with Weibo, then everyone can see Weibo's potential to "create idols".

At that time... some collusion among adults will be inevitable.

He may not care, but others can't. Putting aside other things, didn't he accept bribes when he first became a reporter?

What was that saying again: "If you don't take it, I won't take it either, how can Commissioner Geng take it... Huh? Where did that come from?"

Li Mu suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his mind, and Sui Kuan also understood that the moment his friend said those words, it was as if he had already made it clear that he understood his meaning.

Then the other party continued:

"Anyway, Weibo's departmental structure will be restructured soon. If you want to come then, just come. Being a senior executive will definitely earn you much more than being an editor-in-chief."

"!"

Instantly, Sui Kuan's gaze sharpened:

"real!?"

Why would I lie to you?

Li Mu casually waved his hand:

"With your personality, putting everything else aside, you'd definitely thrive in the marketing department. These days, getting an assistant director position in marketing wouldn't be a problem. When would you like to start?"

"...Can you make that decision?"

"nonsense."

Li Mule laughed:

"You don't even know what I do. I'm the esteemed Vice President of the Tang family... arranging someone's appointment is a piece of cake for me. Besides, don't you like socializing? Marketing, operations, and business development are all positions that require you to socialize with people every day. Just come on in, I'll figure out the arrangements. But... think it over. Stepping down is easy, but getting back up, especially after next year's boom, will be really difficult. You only get a few chances at each stage of life..."

"If I hadn't thought it through, I wouldn't have brought it up with you today."

Instantly, Sui Kuan breathed a sigh of relief:

"I've already made up my mind. You know the movie 'Fortress Besieged'? Everyone else is desperately trying to get in, but I've really thought it through. I want to get out... Putting everything else aside, at least I want to give my son a stable future. I may have limited abilities as a father, but fortunately, I have a few good friends who are also his fathers."

"……good."

Since his friend had already spoken up, and was directly targeting the child, Li Mu didn't say anything more.

but……

"Then I'll have a way to get rid of Zhao Qian."

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Fatty Sui was taken aback:

"Senior? Why did you take her away?"

"Nonsense, I don't believe you. Who knows if you'll make a mistake in the future... She's still your ideal woman, after all. What? If you really make a mistake and Feng Yuan comes to my house crying, shouldn't I slap myself?"

"Damn it! Can't you just grant my wish...?"

"Get lost!"

Li Mu slumped onto the sofa in annoyance.

If he was joking before, he's really thinking about it now.

Feng Yuan was truly devoted to this fat man.

One should not abandon one's wife, that's a rule of the martial arts world.

Some things you can't gamble on human nature for.

Human nature cannot withstand the test.

So, now that we've seen it, it's better to nip it in the bud.

Of course, he wouldn't say that.

Sui Pangzi took those words as just a joke between buddies.

Otherwise, saying more might hurt feelings.

"Have you told Brother Bie about this?"

"No, I've been thinking about it since I had the idea, but I haven't mentioned it to him yet. I was thinking of telling you first. Mainly, going to your house for dinner was quite a shock to me. Wow... your house is huge! I should have found a rich, beautiful, and successful woman too..."

"..."

Li Mu's lips twitched.

Finally, when giving up on treatment, they usually just wave their hands:

"Alright, I'll talk to Brother Bie about this. Stop dawdling, get the technician!"

"Mr. Li, we'll arrange it for you right away!"

Fatty Sui had a beaming smile on his face.

That's when a father starts to strive to provide his child with a future of determination and maturity.

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"Where have you been? You smell like cheap perfume."

Around 4 PM, after Li Mu arrived home, Xiao Fan came over, sniffed, and then looked disgusted.

Foot massage.

"Hey? Bro, you're not even trying to hide it from people anymore. Did Fatty Sui take you there?"

Hearing his wife's sarcastic tone, Li Mu tilted his head and asked in bewilderment:

"Why can't I go by myself?"

"It's not that I look down on you, it's just that you don't have the ability."

"Oh dear, I have such a short temper... You wait here, I'm going back right now!"

"Okay, okay, go quickly, Mom! Li Mu is going to find a woman for a massage!!!"

In the kitchen, Zhang Chuanmei, who was drinking a bowl of tonic, rolled her eyes.

Just pretend you didn't hear the conversation between those two brats.

They absolutely need to be taught a lesson.

"Mom, are you going to do anything about this?! He's leaving now! He doesn't want me anymore!! Mom!!"

Xiao Fan had just started shouting when a furious shout cut him off.

"Fan Bingbing, are you kidding me?! Don't you know the child is sleeping?!"

"..."

Look.

It's immediately obvious who has a higher status, the son-in-law or the daughter.

The mother-in-law, carrying a bowl of bird's nest soup, glanced at the good-for-nothing son-in-law with an expression that seemed to say, "Oh, my dear mother, am I still your dearest daughter?" and turned to her son-in-law, saying:

"Go pick up Chengcheng in a bit. I don't know anything about tennis. Coach Cui said it seems like we need to add some kind of private coaching."

"OK."

Li Mu nodded and slapped his wife's hand away.

Then, as if nothing had happened, he casually wiped the dust off his shoulders and looked at Xiao Fan defiantly:

"What level are you? You're even cooperating with my conversation? I can't even tell the difference between a king and a queen."

"!"

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Instantly, Fan Bingbing's face flushed red.

Okay, okay...

You're really giving me too much credit!

"Walk!"

"Hey hey hey...what's up?"

"Come upstairs with me! Let me see what you're really capable of! Looking for a masseuse, huh? Come on, I'll give you a massage myself! You'll be lucky if I don't kill you!"

"Eh eh eh..."

Li Mu was dragged upstairs by the ear.

He subconsciously looked at his mother-in-law.

mom!

save!

And then...

The old mother-in-law calmly and leisurely stirred the bird's nest in the bowl with a spoon.

Ok.

The temperature is just right.

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