"Then let's hurry up and apply for a patent. We can't let someone else snatch this great idea. And what is a patent?" Chen Wenjing still didn't understand what a patent was.

In those days, the general public had a very weak awareness of protecting intellectual property and intellectual property rights.

Chen Niannian really missed her computer at that moment, and wanted to use it to search for the results and show them to Chen Wenjing.

"For example, if I apply for a patent for this ballpoint pen, then whoever manufactures a ballpoint pen with my design in the future will have to pay me money, or they will have to compensate me and even go to jail," Chen Niannian explained to Chen Wenjing in the most concise way.

"Oh, I see. Niannian, you know so much! So where do we apply for a patent?" Chen Wenjing suddenly realized.

"Cousin, do you know where the Intellectual Property Office is?" Chen Niannian knew that her patent application in her previous life was filed at this institution.

"I really don't know, but I do have an idea that can save a lot of trouble," Chen Wenjing said with a smile, her eyes darting around.

"Should we ask Uncle Li across the street for help?" Chen Niannian didn't beat around the bush.

"!!! How did you know?!" Chen Wenjing's mouth dropped open in shock upon hearing Chen Niannian's words.

"Look at what you're saying, only a fool wouldn't guess that," Chen Niannian said helplessly. Then she thought about it again and realized that this was the most convenient and reliable way to do it.

So he could only sigh and say, "Alright, let's go to Mengmeng's house tomorrow morning to discuss this."

“That’s right. Anyway, Li Mengmeng is also a shareholder, so we should make good use of the resources.” Chen Wenjing looked very experienced.

"By the way, cousin, where are Yu Jiao and Aunt Liu?" Chen Niannian suddenly remembered that she hadn't seen the two of them since she came back.

“They’ve moved into the hotel; otherwise, it would be too much trouble to travel back and forth every day. They have to leave very early in the morning and come back very late at night,” Chen Wenjing replied.

"There's only one room, how are they supposed to live here? How are they supposed to eat every day?" Chen Niannian then realized how careless she had been, bringing Aunt Liu and Cao Yujiao back and then ignoring everything else.

“They sleep on the floor at night, and when I visited last time, I saw them eating instant noodles. I tried to persuade them to come back to eat and stay there, but they wouldn’t listen, saying that it would save them money. Sigh.” Chen Wenjing sighed as she said this.

"Cousin, why didn't you tell me sooner! It's so hot in the shop in the summer, how do they sleep?" Chen Niannian was very touched. She hadn't misjudged them; Aunt Liu and Yu Jiao were both honest people.

“I’m telling you this just to make you worry. My mom is thinking of renting another place near No. 1 Middle School so we can all move there. That way, she can bring you lunch.” Chen Wenjing told Chen Niannian about Li Qiugui’s plan.

"It's okay, cousin. Once my patent application is successful and the new ballpoint pen hits the market, we'll have money. I'm going to buy a big house then, with a shop in the front and living quarters in the back. That would be so much more convenient." Chen Niannian began to daydream.

"Look how happy you are. Go to sleep. You only have a pen. How much money can you make? A few tens of thousands of yuan is nothing. That's not enough to buy a big house. Just go to sleep." Chen Wenjing looked at Chen Niannian with amusement.

She has no idea that this seemingly small new pen will generate enormous profits beyond imagination.

Chen Niannian didn't say much. She would wait until she actually made money before speaking to Chen Wenjing with facts.

"Niannian, Wenjing, aren't you going to sleep yet?" Liu Qiugui checked the time; it was already 12 o'clock, so she urged the two of them to go to sleep quickly.

"Okay, I'll go to sleep right away." The two quickly finished washing up and then went to bed.

Although she went to bed quite late at night, she had already developed an early-rising biological clock at school, so Chen Niannian opened her eyes promptly at 5:30 a.m. and then tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Chen Niannian simply decided not to sleep anymore. She got out of bed and started preparing breakfast. By the time Li Qiugui got up, Chen Niannian's breakfast was already ready.

The white rice porridge was cooked until fragrant and thick, and the dish was accompanied by a simple cold dish of smashed cucumber, a hot dish of spicy and sour bean sprouts, and a plate of pickled radish.

The steamer contained steamed buns and a boiled egg for each person. In the sweltering summer heat, which often makes one lose their appetite, this breakfast combination made Li Qiugui feel hungry.

"Hey, Niannian, why didn't you sleep a little longer? You got up so early." Li Qiugui felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at the breakfast she had prepared. Even Chen Wenjing hadn't made breakfast for her even once in all these years.

"I'm used to getting up early at school, so I couldn't sleep. I got up and made breakfast first. Come on, Auntie, try my cooking." Chen Niannian smiled and took Li Qiugui's hand.

Then, after she sat down, he put his hand on her shoulder and said, "I've always wanted to cook a meal for my mother myself."

Li Qiugui was caught off guard by these words, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears. This child was just too adorable.

When Chen Wenjing woke up, she saw her mother listening to Chen Niannian with a smile on her face, her eyes so tender they seemed to melt.

It seemed like it had been a long time since she had seen her mother so relaxed and gentle. Chen Wenjing looked at Chen Niannian thoughtfully.

"Cousin, you're finally awake! If you don't get up soon, the sun will be shining on your backside."

"Wenjing, come here quickly. Niannian made breakfast today. Come and try it. It tastes great, much better than you, you lazy girl." The two greeted Chen Wenjing separately.

"Mom, you've already grown tired of the old and welcomed a new daughter. Now I'm out of your favor." Seeing her mother so happy, Chen Wenjing started to act coquettishly.

"Also, Niannian, you're a grown woman now. Don't keep talking about butts and such. It's so embarrassing." Turning her head, Chen Wenjing began to patiently instruct Chen Niannian again.

"Alright, look at you being so naughty, come and eat." Seeing her daughter like this, Li Qiugui knew that Chen Wenjing was deliberately trying to make her happy, and a warm feeling washed over her.

Having two children like these is truly a blessing.

Chen Wenjing had just finished eating when the doorbell rang.

"It must be Li Mengmeng, I'll go open the door." Chen Niannian got up to open the door.

Upon opening the door, it was indeed Li Mengmeng. "Hello, Aunt Li." As soon as she entered, Li Mengmeng politely greeted Li Qiugui.

"Mengmeng, we're coming to find you later. Is Uncle Li home?" Chen Niannian asked.

"At home, my dad is off today."

“Okay, we just happen to need to see Uncle Li. Let’s go to your house.” After saying that, Chen Niannian got up and went into the room, taking out the drawing she had made last night.

"Come on, my family has lots of snacks, and the latest flavor of ice cream. Niannian, come and try it!" Li Mengmeng took Chen Niannian's hand and went to open the door.