"What?" Meng Zhiyuan was taken aback.
“This is the third thing I came here for, and it’s also the purpose of my visit.” Xu Zhengjin took out a contract from his briefcase.
"Miss Meng recommended you to Libra, and after reviewing your information, I'm very satisfied with you. I'll be retiring in a few years, and I've been thinking about taking on an apprentice to mentor. You know Libras are one-on-one mentors, right?"
Meng Zhiyuan nodded, "Wanwan told me about it..."
"I've looked at some young people before, but I haven't found anyone I'm particularly satisfied with. It just so happens that Miss Meng recommended you, and I think you're quite good. So, would you like to become my apprentice? If so, you can sign this contract after you've read it."
"May I take a look at it?"
“Of course, as a lawyer, I have to be extremely critical of every contract.” Xu Zhengjin pushed the contract over.
Meng Zhiyuan's mind was a little confused, but he forced himself to calm down and carefully reviewed the terms.
"You can also share your other ideas."
"No, it's my honor to become your apprentice." After confirming all the terms, Meng Zhiyuan didn't refuse any further and picked up the pen on the table to sign his name.
His features are sharp and angular, yet the hooks are somewhat rounded, just like the person he is.
"Okay, come report for duty next Monday. I'll send you the relevant documents you need to submit for onboarding later."
"Okay, thank you, Attorney Xu."
"If you see me again on Monday, you'll have to call me master."
Xu Zhengjin laughed, and Meng Zhiyuan laughed along, showing a rare hint of shyness from a young boy.
"Alright, that's all for today. See you Monday. Miss Meng, I'll head back now."
Meng Wan nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Of course."
"I'll take you home." Meng Zhiyuan stood up, but Xu Zhengjin stopped him. "No need, there will be plenty of opportunities to take you home later."
Seeing this, Meng Zhiyuan stopped worrying and watched Xu Zhengjin leave before sitting down again.
"Wanwan, am I dreaming?"
Meng Wan almost spat out her water. She had thought that Meng Zhiyuan, as the boss, was much calmer than Meng Zhili, but it turned out that he was just putting on a brave face.
"It's not a dream, don't worry. The matter is resolved, let's go." Without giving Meng Zhiyuan a chance to ask any more questions, Meng Wan got up and followed him out of the building.
"Where are we going?"
"Let's go check out how the shop's renovation is going."
I don't know when it started, but they no longer adhere to polite and distant terms like "thank you" and "sorry," and their behavior and way of speaking have gradually become more casual.
This is by no means because they take everything Meng Wan has done for granted. Rather, it is because they know her good intentions that they realize that blind gratitude is just empty words. It is better to work hard to climb up and become Meng Wan's shield and spear.
"Mom and Dad."
"Wanwan? Zhiyuan?" Meng Boqun was carrying a box with the workers when Qin Yi took off her gloves and walked over. "Shouldn't you be in school right now?"
"Ah! Big brother has something to say, right, big brother?" Meng Wan had been carefree for 17 years, and this was the first time she had been asked why she hadn't gone to school. She felt inexplicably guilty.
"Ah, right!" Meng Zhiyuan glanced subconsciously at Meng Wan, who was hiding behind him, but quickly turned to look at Qin Yi and nodded.
"What's wrong? It's too dusty here, you guys should go home first, we can talk about it when we get home tonight."
"Where is Ji Sheng?" Meng Wan asked.
Seeing her like this, Qin Yi knew that she had come over because of something, so she didn't say anything more, but just gave the two of them masks to wear.
"It should be on the second floor, your dad is on the second floor too."
"good."
"Mom, you should rest for a while, I'll help you."
Meng went up to the second floor and heard a conversation between a mother and son behind her.
Instead of immediately looking for Ji Sheng, Meng Wan took the opportunity to look around the shop. It wasn't large, but the layout was proper, and the original decorations had been removed and replaced with decorations suitable for a breakfast shop.
The first floor is an open entrance, making it convenient for guests to either come in for a meal or take away. The second floor is set up as a restaurant, allowing guests with ample time to enjoy breakfast at their leisure.
Taking into account the elderly couple's habits and the guests' needs, the kitchen is designed with transparent glass, and every little detail is meticulously considered.
"So, are you satisfied, Miss?"
"The three million was well spent."
“That’s right, I’m absolutely getting more than my money’s worth.” Ji Sheng tossed his hair.
"I heard from Lan Xing that Tang Qi beat up that guy from the Li family for your sake, but I didn't expect that instead of him suing you, you sued him?"
"You're quite well-informed."
"Can't your bar have a men's section? It's so awkward for me every time I go!" Ji Sheng said, getting a little agitated.
"You go there every day, don't you?" Meng Wan glanced at him, her disdain undisguised.
"That's because your ladies' bar insisted on hiring a male singer. Lan Xing is keeping an eye on him every day, like he's got money in his eye." Ji Sheng said with a hint of grievance.
“Speak properly, that’s my third brother.”
Ji Sheng touched his nose, but still didn't dare to say anything more.
"Don't worry, he's not Blue Star's type, and they'll replace him after tomorrow's performance."
“If there isn’t a Meng Zhilian, there will be a Li Zhilian, a Chen Zhilian…” Ji Sheng muttered to himself, but Meng Wan glanced at him and shut up.
"Instead of staying here and keeping watch every day, you should do something practical instead of just talking nonsense. If you really push Blue Star too far, I will help Blue Star unconditionally." Meng Wan stated her position.
"Okay, okay."
"About a few more days until it's finished?"
"It'll be soon, around next Wednesday."
"Faster than expected."
“With the money in place, things will naturally get done quickly. You really have a twisted sense of humor. You clearly have the ability to give them a good life directly, but you insist on going through all this trouble.” Ji Sheng didn’t quite understand Meng Wan’s approach, but he expressed his respect.
“The Meng family is different. They prefer to rely on their own hands rather than accept charity. And…” Meng Wan paused, looking down from upstairs, she saw the Meng father and son helping to carry things on the first floor, while Qin Yi was wiping the counter.
"And what?" Ji Sheng followed her gaze.
"And if they are really willing to accept this handout, I might have to think about it."
"Is it that so-called self-esteem again?"
"If you can still maintain your self-respect even at this point, isn't that not bad?"
At their level, they have witnessed too many people who built tall buildings and then fell to their deaths, kneeling on the ground, weeping and begging for help... the number is countless.
Ji Sheng understood Meng Wan's meaning and nodded. "Alright, that's enough for today."
"Yes, thank you for your hard work."
"By the way, Tang Qi is leaving tonight, but I don't know why Tang Li hasn't left."
"knew."
After the message was delivered, Ji Shengle went home. The group finished up and the four of them chatted and laughed as they went home. It was a rare warm moment in Meng Wan's life, and even her face showed more sincerity.
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