Chapter 65
Yuan Er nodded, "The market research results are very good. Nowadays, people pay attention to health, but they don't want a lot of technical stuff. Our product has found the perfect balance."
“Research and development and branding are quite expensive,” Gao Yinxi frowned. “Couldn’t we find a mature company to acquire?”
“We have considered this issue,” Yuan Ergeng said. “Our Yuan family’s offline brand awareness and products are already very mature. We only need to do publicity and marketing online.”
The two engaged in in-depth discussions about the project.
After the discussion, Gao Yinxi changed the subject, "The renovation of our manor is also progressing well. The main structure of the villa is almost complete, but we've redesigned the garden outside."
Yuan Er raised an eyebrow. "Another design change? How many times has this happened?"
Gao Yinxi gently punched his chest, "This is the final adjustment! Chi'an found a Japanese landscape designer who came up with some new ideas that we think can better reflect the theme of 'healing'."
Yuan Ergeng took her hand and kissed it lightly. "The three of you have a great overall direction in running this healing guesthouse. In the future, people's psychological and health problems will become more and more prominent. What you are providing is not just a place to stay, but a healing experience."
He paused for a moment, a businessman's shrewdness flashing in his eyes, "Once the manor is completed, it can not only be used as a therapeutic guesthouse, but also to host high-end banquets and weddings. I can have the catering team under the Yuan Group provide services for you, creating a one-stop high-end experience."
Gao Yinxi's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea! Can you come up with a cooperation plan?"
“Easy, I’ll have my assistant arrange it later,” Yuan Ergeng promised, then fell into his own daydreams, “With our two strong partners joining forces, we’ll definitely be the next big thing in Xianghai City’s new generation of businesses.”
He proudly gave a thumbs up.
"No one in the entire Xianghai City can surpass us. We'll dominate the business world and make a fortune."
Gao Yinxi was amused by his words, "Have some shame. There are always mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people. What are we?"
“I haven’t even started bragging to you yet,” Yuan Ergeng said, getting more and more excited. “It’s not just about business.”
His fingers gently stroked her cheek. "I'm thinking that we need to create a better environment so that our Liu Liu can enjoy the world freely and without restraint in the future."
Liu Liu was the nickname Yuan Ergeng chose for the child based on the due date.
Gao Yinxi shared this with Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian a few days ago.
Xu Zhuwen couldn't help but laugh, "Aren't you worried that when the baby grows up, someone will call him 'Sixth Brother'?"
Li Chi'an laughed heartily, "If it really goes as they wish and we have a daughter, I feel like the sixth son would be pretty cool!"
The earnestness in Yuan Ergeng's eyes warmed Gao Yinxi's heart.
"You've changed, Mr. Yuan."
Yuan Er raised an eyebrow, "Will it get better or worse?"
“I’ve gotten better,” Gao Yinxi said sincerely. “I’m more responsible now.”
Yuan Er kissed her forehead. "I'm a father now. How can I not be mature and steady?"
He paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, Yu Shi and I are planning a charity project to support the education of left-behind children in impoverished areas. Once the company stabilizes in a few years, I want to invest more in charity."
Gao Yinxi looked at him in surprise, "How come you two are secretly plotting a charity project?"
It seems that ever since Yuan Ergeng and Yu Shi met, the two of them have been constantly causing trouble, either stirring up trouble or on their way to doing so.
“It’s not like you and Li Chi’an always talk about accumulating good karma,” Yuan Ergeng said, glancing at Gao Yinxi. “You have no idea how obedient Young Master Yu is. What Li Chi’an says is like an imperial edict, and it must be carried out without fail.”
Gao Yinxi laughed heartily, "An'an never told me any of this."
"Young Master Yu didn't tell me either," Yuan Ergeng said, pursing his lips. "But he often mentions Li Chi'an in conversations, how could I not know?"
"Impressive!" Gao Yinxi praised. "You know the saying 'see through it but don't say it out loud,' right? They want to keep a low profile, so let's not interfere."
"Otherwise what?" Yuan Ergen rolled his eyes. "I'm very busy, okay? I can't be bothered with other people's family matters."
“I’m not saying you’re being gossipy,” Gao Yinxi said sincerely, leaning against Yuan Ergeng. “I don’t know how long An’an can talk to Yu Shao. It’s so rare to see her happy, and I hope they can go further. But even the best feelings can’t withstand being spied on by the public. Human jealousy is a terrible thing.”
Very few people around you are truly good to you.
Many people secretly spy on your life, then become jealous, mocking, and competitive.
Therefore, she rarely posts on WeChat Moments, and when she does, it's usually for commercial promotions and events.
She also shares most of her private life with Xu Zhuwen and Li Chian, after all, their friendship has stood the test of time.
“I know.” Yuan Ergeng’s voice grew even lower. “Yu Shi isn’t a talkative person. He probably said a few more words to me because he knows about our relationship.”
The two remained silent for a while, enjoying the tranquility and intimacy.
Gao Yinxi suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, I have a few friends who suggested that we design an art studio in the manor, where we can hold small workshops and let guests experience artistic creation such as pottery and painting as part of the therapy."
"A very good idea," Yuan Er agreed. "Do you need my investment?"
Gao Yinxi smiled, "Not for now, the three of us have enough funds to get started. But if we expand later, we might need your help."
"I'm ready at any time," Yuan Ergeng promised. "Speaking of which, I have a friend I can introduce you to."
"What friend?"
“A childhood friend of mine, he and his fiancée might be interested in your project. They're getting married next year and are looking for a wedding venue. If your estate is completed by then, you could perhaps get their first business.”
“Sure,” Gao Yinxi said, intrigued. “When would be a good time for us to meet? No problem, let them set up the wedding at our manor.”
"So readily agreed?" Yuan Er laughed even harder. "Are you so sure the manor will be able to open for business then?"
"Of course I'm sure!" Gao Yinxi said confidently. "I have 100% confidence in our team."
"That's right, my wife's team consists of top-notch people who can take on ten opponents at once."
After the effects were noticeable, Gao Yinxi inevitably felt tired, and she yawned.
Yuan Ergeng noticed this and pulled the blanket up for her. "Go to sleep. We'll talk again tomorrow."
"I have a prenatal checkup scheduled for tomorrow," Gao Yinxi said groggily. "Can you come with me?"
“If you want me to go, I will go,” Yuan Ergeng promised.
"Come with me tomorrow."
Gao Yinxi fell asleep, but Yuan Ergeng was wide awake. He gazed at his wife's sleeping face in the moonlight, his heart filled with a strange and exciting feeling.
He carefully got up, took out his phone, and sent a message to his assistant: "Help me collect information on top-tier healing estates both domestically and internationally, as well as operational models for high-end wedding banquets. I need to see a preliminary report by tomorrow morning."
After sending the message, he returned to bed and gently embraced Gao Yinxi.
Unconsciously, she moved closer to him in her sleep, searching for his familiar warmth.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the gaps in the curtains.
Gao Yinxi slowly woke up and found that Yuan Ergeng was already awake and was looking at information on a tablet computer.
"Awake so early?" she asked lazily.
Yuan Ergeng put down his tablet, put on his glasses, and looked at her. "I'm looking at some information about healing manors. I have some ideas that I can share with you."
He raised his hand and touched Gao Yinxi's face. "What do you want for breakfast? I'll make it for you."
Gao Yinxi raised an eyebrow in surprise, "President Yuan is going to cook himself? That's rare."
Born into a family of restaurateurs, Yuan Ergeng's culinary skills were undeniable. When the two were dating, Yuan Ergeng would often cook at home whenever he had free time. He enjoyed cooking but disliked washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen.
“I’ve told Auntie to go home and rest.” Yuan Ergeng put down the tablet. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been home with you. Since I’m going to have a prenatal checkup today, I’ll take a day off and stay home with you.”
"Then I want to go shopping." Gao Yinxi rolled over and lay on top of Yuan Ergeng. "There are still so many things the baby needs that we haven't bought yet. Let's go shopping together."
Which shopping mall should we go to?
"MixC Mall, haven't been there in ages."
MixC Mall has many excellent and well-known maternal and infant brands, which Gao Yinxi wants to visit.
"I'll go make breakfast." Yuan Ergeng lifted the covers. "Get up slowly."
"I want to eat shrimp salad and drink multigrain soy milk."
Yuan Er gave an OK sign.
Just as Yuan Ergeng was about to leave after finishing breakfast, his phone rang.
Gao Yinxi noticed that his expression turned serious after he answered the phone, and immediately realized it was about work.
"If you need anything, just go to the company," she said understandingly. "I can go to my prenatal checkup by myself."
Yuan Er shook his head, "I promised to spend time with you today. I let them handle it themselves; it's not anything particularly important."
Gao Yinxi felt a warmth in her heart and hooked her arm around his. "We must have a lot of fun today. I want to eat delicious food and buy pretty clothes and shoes for the baby."
"Buy it!" Yuan Er waved his hand. "I'll pay!"
He carefully helped Gao Yinxi put on her coat and knelt down to tie her shoelaces because she could no longer bend over.
Standing in front of the door, Gao Yinxi suddenly grabbed Yuan Ergeng, "Wait."
"Have you forgotten something?" Yuan Ergeng asked.
Gao Yinxi shook her head, leaned closer to the other person, and placed a kiss on his cheek. "I like it when you're home with me."
The care provided by Auntie and the care provided by Yuan Ergeng are always different.
On the way to the hospital, Yuan Er drove more steadily.
Looking out the window, Gao Yinxi saw rows of tall banyan trees, rooted in the earth, with lush branches and leaves, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
“I want to set up a foundation specifically to support women’s entrepreneurship. Wenwen and An’an can also participate. I’ll talk to Mrs. Yu about it, and if she’s interested, we can ask her to be the chairperson.”
Yuan Er turned to look at him in surprise, "Why did you suddenly have this idea?"
“It wasn’t sudden,” Gao Yinxi explained. “I’ve been thinking about it for a long time. The business world is like a battlefield, and female entrepreneurs face even more challenges. I want to help more women like An’an and Wenwen who have dreams to realize their own value.”
A look of gratitude flashed in Yuan Ergeng's eyes. "Sure, go do whatever you need. Just tell me what you need, Mr. Gao."
“I won’t hold back.” A calculating glint flashed in Gao Yinxi’s eyes. “Once we’ve done enough, I’ll have An’an go and take advantage of Yu Shi as well. Why not use readily available resources?”
Yuan Er laughed even harder.
Soon, the two arrived at the hospital, the prenatal checkup went smoothly, and the baby was healthy and lively.
Listening to the baby's strong heartbeat, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with boundless anticipation for the future.
As he left the hospital, Yuan Ergeng's phone kept ringing, but he didn't answer any of them.
"Are you sure it's okay?" Gao Yinxi asked. "It might be an emergency."
“Even the most urgent matters can wait,” Yuan Er said firmly. “Today, I belong to you and the children.”
The sunlight was perfect, shining on the two of them and lengthening their shadows, which intertwined.
Gao Yinxi's gaze involuntarily fell on an elderly couple supporting each other not far ahead. Both of them had gray hair. The old man wore reading glasses and had a hunched back, but he was not hunchbacked and was not very tall.
The elderly woman next to her was a bit plump with a rosy complexion. The two walked in silence, but no matter how she looked at it, she felt that the scene was overflowing with happiness.
“When we get old, we’ll also help each other out for walks like this,” Yuan Ergeng said suddenly, holding Gao Yinxi’s hand. “We’ll both live to be a hundred years old and healthy.”
"Let's quit staying up late first," Gao Yinxi glanced at him.
“I haven’t been staying up late at all yet,” Yuan Ergeng argued. “After the baby is born, we can set aside one day a week as a family activity day and completely put down our work.”
Gao Yinxi raised an eyebrow. "That's a good idea, but can it be done?"
President Yuan is a workaholic, and she's just as much of a workaholic.
"Think about it first. If you don't even think about it, it's definitely not going to work."
“That’s right, I’ll do my best,” Gao Yinxi promised, then couldn’t help but tease, “Is this what you mean by a ‘new generation of business leaders’ should look like?”
“Not just a business leader,” Yuan Ergeng corrected, “but first and foremost, a complete person.”
The two walked to the car, and Yuan Er opened the car door for Gao Yinxi, carefully protecting her head from a collision.
After the car started, Gao Yinxi suddenly said, "Actually, I also have an idea. After our healing manor is completed, we can regularly arrange public welfare psychological courses to provide free healing courses and workshops for single mothers, vulnerable women, and children in need."
“A great idea. The foundation can support this project.” Yuan Er gave her an appreciative look. “But charity is charity, and commercial projects still need to be done well. Otherwise, if too much is given away for free, people will feel that they deserve it.”
“You’re right.” Gao Yinxi thought for a moment. “We can leverage the power of society, or the power of other charitable organizations and celebrities.”
"Either is fine." Yuan Ergeng was very open-minded. "Just do it. No matter what you do, you'll gain something."
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