After dinner, Zhong Yuan taught Li Guizhi the secrets of mine clearance.

Zong Jia sat on the sofa and asked, "What are your thoughts on the user base issue you mentioned during dinner?"

Instead of answering, Jiang Xiaoli asked him, "Where do you see the future of 'Search the World'?"

After a moment's thought, Zong Jiayu said, "My initial idea was to create the most comprehensive website directory."

She continued, "The reason 'Search World' has secured its place now is simply because there are few people involved in the internet industry. You're the first to bite the bullet. But once more people enter the market, some with more money and some with lower advertising fees, how will you stand out from these navigation websites?"

Zong Jia hesitated for a moment, then said, "If I can't compete, it might be because I'm not as skilled as others."

Jiang Xiaoli shook her head. "From what I understand, the internet industry is one that relies on technology. If you don't have leading and unique technology, you might make some money in the early stages, but once it's copied, it becomes worthless."

The living room was quiet for a moment, with only the sound of Zhong Yuan reciting mine-clearing incantations beside Li Guizhi coming from the room.

After a long pause, Zong Jiayu spoke, "Little Pear, I need to think carefully about the future of 'Search the World'."

Jiang Xiaoli chuckled softly, "Why haven't you considered building a search engine?"

Zong Jia's pupils dilated in shock, "A search engine?"

“Yes,” Jiang Xiaoli said calmly. “You studied computer science, so you should be more informed than me. Last year, the United States launched a portal website called Yahoo, and they quickly supported simple database searches. I think that’s a good example.”

Zong Jia's emotions were in turmoil and could not be calmed.

After a long pause, he opened his mouth and said, "Little Pear, I thought I was already very bold to get involved in the internet, but I didn't expect you to be even bolder than me. Do you think I can do what you're saying?"

Jiang Xiaoli tilted her head and looked at him, "If you don't think you can do it, why should others believe you?"

Zong Jia remained silent for a long time.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zong Jia did not enjoy the moon with the three of them; instead, he returned to his room to sort out his thoughts.

On Sunday morning, Jiang Xiaoli had just opened her door to go for a run when she saw Zong Jiayu looking excited.

He didn't care that they were in front of their two houses, and hugged her warmly, "Little Pear, you're right! Portal websites will eventually fail! I want to create search engines! Search engines are the future!"

Jiang Xiaoli tried to push him away, "Okay, okay, calm down! Think it through and go back to take a shower, okay? Look at you, all scruffy."

Zong Jiayu laughed like a fool. He cupped her face and deliberately rubbed it with his newly grown stubble, which made Jiang Xiaoli pinch his waist hard.

"Stop acting up! Go back, wash up, and get some sleep! You're acting like a wild man!"

Zong Jia nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I'll listen to whatever you say."

Jiang Xiaoli pressed the elevator button while complaining, "Everyone listens to me and still scratches me with their stubble, how annoying!"

Watching her enter the elevator, Zong Jiayu assured her, "I'll go back and shave right away."

Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but chuckle in the elevator. This was the first time she had seen Zong Jiayu so out of control. How amusing.

After returning home from her run, Li Guizhi asked Zhong Yuan, "Why didn't Xiao Zong come? Did he leave so early?"

Zhong Yuan swallowed a mouthful of porridge. "He's at home, just fell asleep. Auntie, please don't mention it. I don't know what went wrong with Brother Zong last night, he didn't sleep a wink. This morning at five o'clock, he came to my room and shook me awake, telling me he saw the future. I really suspect he's possessed by something."

Li Guizhi quickly patted him, "Pah, pah, pah, don't talk nonsense. Xiao Zong is probably just thinking about something and suddenly figured it out. I'll put some breakfast in his thermal box and leave it there for him. Let him eat some whenever he wakes up."

Zhong Yuan nodded. "Okay, I understand."

After having breakfast, Jiang Xiaoli went to the driving school and found Coach Zheng. As usual, she handed him a pack of cigarettes as soon as they met. "Coach, could you take a look at my driving today?"

Coach Zheng nodded. "Okay, I'll take a look and you can correct any problems as soon as possible."

Half an hour later, Jiang Xiaoli parked the car on the side and got out.

Coach Zheng scratched the back of his head. "You drive really well. I'll register you for the written test first. Once you pass the written test, I'll arrange for you to take the driving test."

Jiang Xiaoli nodded with a smile, "Thank you for your help!"

Coach Zheng waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Your skill level is only lacking a driver's license."

Feeling cheerful, Jiang Xiaoli hummed a little tune all the way home. Zhong Yuan was not there, as he had accompanied Li Guizhi to check on the renovation progress of the private restaurant. Only Zong Jiayu was still asleep.

She checked the time, took the spare key from across the street, opened the door, and went inside. Zong Jia's bedroom door wasn't locked; it was just slightly closed.

With just one glance, Jiang Xiaoli felt as if her nose was bleeding. The sleeping man had all the buttons on his pajamas ripped off, revealing his muscular chest to her.

Jiang Xiaoli tiptoed to the bedside and carefully observed Zong Jiayu. Zong Jiayu's breathing was steady and he was sleeping soundly.

Her excited hand hesitated for two seconds on his abs. Wouldn't it be impolite not to touch them?

As she was struggling with her decision, a hand pressed her hand onto those firm muscles.

Her eyes widened. "You were awake a long time ago? You're quite the actor!"

Zong Jia looked at the girl who was turning the tables on him and said, "I was just curious about what you could do, but I didn't expect you to be so timid."

It has to be said that he knows his girlfriend very well.

The next second, Jiang Xiaoli leaned down, pinched his chin, and kissed him. "Who are you calling a coward?"

Zong Jia smiled radiantly, and he reached out to support her waist. "Yes, it's because I'm timid."

Jiang Xiaoli blushed under his burning gaze, and she pouted, "You're so cunning."

Zong Jia lifted his head and kissed her lips, saying, "Sometimes you really have to use a little trick to get what you want."

Jiang Xiaoli pushed herself up from the bed and stood up. "What time is it? Get up and eat!"

After saying that, she glanced at his handsome abs, turned around, and left the room.

Zong Jiayu watched her fleeing figure and a smile appeared on his lips. He reached out and touched his lips, as if the feeling of his lips touching hers was still there.

Jiang Xiaoli heated up the lunch that Li Guizhi had left for them and put it on the table. Zong Jiayu then came over with a lunchbox containing breakfast.

She glanced at the lunchbox in his hand. "You missed breakfast, so let's just have lunch."

Even though it was just the two of them eating, Zong Jiayu insisted on sitting next to her, peeling the shrimp on his plate and placing them in front of her.

Jiang Xiaoli was secretly pleased, but she scoffed, "Trying to curry favor with me now? Too late!"

Zong Jia nodded, "It's okay, I will keep trying to win back my girlfriend's heart."