A warning comes from an old monk, but his warm words save people and surpass those of a pagoda.
Looking at the inexplicable question from "Spitting Star", Xue Jiuyue considered it again, "Are you sure? What?"
"Princess Yue should listen to my advice and not easily feel insecure around a man! A sense of security is a girl's first defense. Once you feel secure around a man, you're more likely to let down your guard, even inviting thieves in. If I remember correctly, Jun is a married man, and I've previously speculated that Princess Yue is already Jun's target of conquest—of course, he might not even realize it yet—so, if Princess Yue feels secure around him, it could lead to misjudgment and even cause trouble. Remember, I'm not exaggerating."
"Spit Star" used a rambling title and tone to say a serious paragraph, which seemed to make sense. Especially when Xue Jiuyue recalled that it was because she felt that Qian Jianjun was a reliable soulmate that they added each other on WeChat tonight.
Even such a small detail as adding WeChat gave Xue Jiuyue a different impression at the time.
"Xiaoyue, this is my business card. We can keep in touch if you'd like." When the wine was half drunk, Qian Jianjun took advantage of the heated atmosphere and handed over a paper business card.
Under the influence of alcohol, Xue Jiuyue spoke more casually, "Boss Qian, in this day and age, you still use this antique to show off your status?"
"No, no, Xiaoyue, you misunderstood." Qian Jianjun quickly explained, "It's mainly because I haven't found a suitable electronic business card software yet."
"Oh? As far as I know, there are many electronic business cards on the market now?"
"Maybe I didn't look carefully enough. I'll go back and screen them more carefully. I've used a few before, but I was never satisfied."
"Why is Mr. Qian so picky about such a small matter?"
Qian Jianjun replied sternly, "This is no small matter. It's a courtesy when people communicate with each other. The electronic business cards I've used before either required both parties to use the software, which often required re-downloading and was inconvenient; or they were based on existing communication software, which is fundamentally different from traditional business card delivery."
"Does this make any difference?"
Seeing Xue Jiuyue's puzzled expression, Qian Jianjun smiled and said, "I'm handing you a business card. From the perspective of information transmission, it's a unilateral output of my personal information. If you're happy, you can contact me. If not, you can just ignore me. It's not a big deal. But if I add you as a friend on a messaging app, I'll get more or less your information. It's a two-way transmission of information. And you might not want that."
At the end, Qian Jianjun looked at Xue Jiuyue meaningfully with his star-like eyes.
"You're incredibly thoughtful and thoughtful. I'm honored to meet Mr. Qian." Xue Jiuyue expressed deep admiration for Qian Jianjun's words. Not only did she generously reach out to contact him on her phone, she even raised a toast to him...
But will this feeling of understanding and admiration necessarily turn into love? Xue Jiuyue hesitated and replied, "Is there no pure friendship between men and women? And I also said that he has a family. I will never fall in love with a man with a family!"
"Just like my brother, many things aren't something Princess Yue can decide unilaterally. Even if the tree wishes to be still, the wind will not stop. Furthermore, even if the flag doesn't move, the wind will; even if the wind doesn't move, the heart of the benevolent will be moved. Furthermore, I'm talking about causing trouble. After all, how many people can understand and believe that Princess Yue is simply cherishing a pure friendship? Be careful! Be careful!"
Mei Rugu's previous misunderstanding was pointed out by "Spitting Star's" words, proving that it was correct and irrefutable.
"Got it, I know! Wanna play cards?"
"It's better to obey than to be respectful!"
Because of its unique atmosphere, "Inch by Inch of Time" has many loyal fans who quietly accompany it; many passers-by remain in each other's memories, and may reappear one day. There are also many more people who come to the store by chance, and who knows what the future will bring. For example, there is a man over there who has been coming to the store for several days in a row.
Every day was like clocking in for work, from nine to five, in a well-tailored suit, carrying a black briefcase. He was about thirty, with a tan complexion and long black hair combed into a part, as neatly groomed as his clothes. He had a square face, a straight nose, and a square mouth. If it weren't for his droopy eyelids, he would have had a resolute demeanor.
Everyone has his or her own experiences and troubles. Xue Jiuyue leaned on the sofa with his eyes closed and didn't pay too much attention to it.
"Sister Yue, the situation is not good."
Lin Yiyi's light and hurried voice brought Xue Jiuyue back, and then she explained: "The man in the suit, I just gave him some water, and I saw him writing a suicide note."
"Oh?" Xue Jiuyue looked over and saw that the man was indeed leaning over the table writing something, occasionally looking up at the ceiling or out the window, but his bulging cheeks and the blue veins on his neck showed that he was trying his best to restrain himself.
"Come here." Xue Jiuyue whispered something in Lin Yiyi's ear.
"Sir, let me add some water for you." Zhou Ying greeted him in a sweet voice.
"Okay, thank you." The man in the suit continued writing without even raising his head.
"Ouch!" Zhou Ying cried softly, "I'm sorry, sir. Let me wipe it for you."
Zhou Ying had accidentally knocked the cup over on the table. Fortunately, she picked it up in time, and the water didn't spill much, not soaking the man's manuscript paper.
"It's okay, it's okay, don't worry, it's not easy for everyone." The man in the suit still looked at the flustered Zhou Ying with a casual gaze, and his calm words actually had a hint of compassion.
Zhou Ying left, apologizing, and cleared the table. The man in the suit returned to writing, unaware that Zhou Ying had replaced the awkward expression on the desk with a smile.
The Qius arrived a little earlier than usual today, and Lin Yiyi had just gone over to chat quietly with Mr. Qiu. They were very pleased with their future daughter-in-law. Earlier, Lin Yiyi had asked for something, and Mr. Qiu not only readily agreed, but also felt honored! He had learned from his beloved son that Lin Yiyi had a very strong temper and had never asked anyone for anything.
Mr. Qiu walked to the table of the man in the suit with a task.
"Hello, can I sit for a while?" Although he was polite, Mr. Qiu had already sat down first.
"Hello?" The man in the suit was a little confused. He had been here for a few days and knew the rules of the shop. No one should bother him now. But he saw the "embarrassing face" on the table card facing him. Did he put it in the wrong place?
"I'm sorry, I might have put the wrong card on the table. I want to be quiet for a while. I'm so sorry!"
Mr. Qiu first glanced at the papers on the table, then stared at the man in the suit and said directly, "You are not afraid of death, so why are you afraid of chatting with people?"
"You?" The man in the suit was a little embarrassed and annoyed at having his secret exposed. He looked at the old man in the peaked cap across from him. He looked energetic and his eyes were sharp, but his face was a little stiff, as if he was wearing a mask.
"Don't worry, if you really want to die, I won't drag you down! What's the joy of living, and what's the pain of dying? Anyway, you can't bear the pain in front of you, so why not let it go?!" The old man raised his hand and pointed at his face. "I've died before, too, so I won't try to persuade you! If you really have the courage, and are so bold as to take that decisive step, I'd admire you as a man! But, you're afraid to even chat with me, how can you have the courage to die?! I don't think so!"
Mr. Qiu's sharp words made the man in the suit panic. "I, I'm not afraid, I'm..."
"What are you? Are you Kong Yiji, drawing a circle before you die? Are you afraid of being laughed at until you die?" Mr. Qiu took a step forward and raised his voice, like a Tokugawa stick or a Linji shout! Before the man in the suit could reply, he suddenly changed the subject and said in a low, envious tone, "Nice suit, so snug. Your wife must have ironed it herself, right?"
With just these words, the man in the suit was immediately moved. His eyes twitched slightly, and his entire face trembled. Old Qiu, taking advantage of his situation, asked in a more kind voice, "Your wife doesn't know anything about this yet, and is still foolishly waiting for you to come back? Do you have any children?"
"Woo..." The silver bottle suddenly broke, and the iron cavalry rushed out. The iron bones finally turned into tenderness flowing down.
From the time Mr. Qiu sat down until now, his voice had exceeded the limit a few times, but Xue Jiuyue did not let Lin Yiyi and the others disturb him. Instead, she arranged to give other guests a free meal as an apology after everything was over.
After the strongest waves had passed, Mr. Qiu spoke again, "What's your name, child?"
"My name is Ren Hongyi." The man in the suit was still twitching.
"Oh, Hongyi, what a nice name! A scholar must be Hongyi, for he has a long and arduous journey ahead of him! Son, how about we go somewhere else and have a good chat?"
"Uh-huh!"
So the two of them went to the room with the words "Clear Blue Sky" hanging on the lintel.
It probably didn't take long. Qian Jianjun just came over and had a few words with Xue Jiuyue when the old man and the young man came out.
Elder Qiu brought Ren Hongyi directly to Xue Jiuyue's table. He smiled and nodded to Xue Jiuyue, then introduced them, "Hongyi, this beautiful woman is the owner of this cafe. She's very talented. I'll tell you more about her later. This is Mr. Qian Jianjun, Chairman of the Jianru Group. You may have some future cooperation with her. They're both family. Xiaoyue, Jianjun, this is Dr. Ren Hongyi. I'll set up a new big data company for him, and he'll be the CEO."
At this moment, Xue Jiuyue carefully looked at Ren Hongyi in front of him again. The previous decadence was gone, and his eyes were shining, showing pride and confidence.
Since Mr. Qiu was still standing by the table, Qian Jianjun and Xue Jiuyue also stood up. Ren Hongyi simply greeted Qian Jianjun and the other two and said politely, "Mr. Qiu, you two, please continue chatting. I'll go back and prepare tomorrow's plan!"
"Okay, go and do your own thing first, don't feel pressured! I have faith in you!" After seeing Ren Hongyi off, Mr. Qiu sat down next to Qian Jianjun.
Xue Jiuyue and Qian Jianjun were deeply shocked by Elder Qiu's introduction. Ren Hongyi's transformation from his previous pale face to his current radiant appearance was truly remarkable. The two of them, knowing only a glimpse of him, were deeply curious about what had happened.
Knowing what the two were thinking, Mr. Qiu took a sip of the lemonade Lin Yiyi had served him and began to explain, "A PhD from a prestigious university failed in his business venture. His partner ran away with the money, and he's completely desperate and wants to die! I'll give him 20 million yuan personally, which is all the family fortune he's invested in the project! I'll also set up a company for him, providing all the necessary capital, giving him shares, and he'll be the CEO."
"Master Qiu is truly magnanimous!" Qian Jianjun praised him sincerely. "Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!"
Old Qiu turned his head and raised his eyes, looking at Qian Jianjun shrewdly, and said with a smile: "You kid, are you saying that I wasted money saving people?"
Qian Jianjun laughed dryly and explained, "Look at what you said. Human life is priceless, let alone a PhD! I'll be able to earn this money back sooner or later."
"No! I've found a treasure! Haha!" Mr. Qiu laughed happily, coughed twice before calming down and explaining, "This is an intelligent property management system based on generative AI. They use innovative algorithms, using less data but providing more precise services. It protects customer privacy while providing more humane and considerate service. This product is simply tailor-made for our company. I've heard of it before, but they refused to raise funds and insisted on doing it themselves. I never found a cooperation opportunity, but I didn't expect to meet here! Xiaoyue, your place is my paradise!"
"This is a reward for your kindness!" Xue Jiuyue was happy for Mr. Qiu from the bottom of her heart.
"Yes, you have encouraged young people and supported many enterprises over the years. Without your help, Xialin would not be considered a successful enterprise. Including me, without you, I would not be where I am today!" Qian Jianjun also expressed his admiration and gratitude from the bottom of his heart.
"That was a piece of cake. I was dead before. From a dead man to the happiness I have today, it was all thanks to the help of a noble person!" After sighing, Mr. Qiu looked towards his wife affectionately. The two of them exchanged glances with each other, and then Mr. Qiu turned around and continued to talk to Qian Jianjun, "So whenever I have the chance, I am willing to help more people. I don't expect anything in return, I just want peace of mind."
"It's hard to have peace of mind in life! I'll toast to you with water instead of wine!" Qian Jianjun raised his glass.
"Cheers to you!" Xue Jiuyue also echoed.
Three people clinked glasses, and even the water was intoxicating!
"But let's be honest, Jianjun, I've really struck gold this time." Mr. Qiu added, still unsatisfied, "AI is booming right now, placing enormous demands on data, storage, computing power, and resources. Hony's algorithm, with its minimal use of data, is revolutionary—no, subversive! By extension, the potential for further development is limitless, and it's not just in one industry; it could be an entire era!"
The two people present also understood immediately. Xue Jiuyue asked, "Can you really do it?"
"Yes, I have seen their demo through other channels before! Of course, I will organize people to further verify it tomorrow! What do you think? Those who listen will have a share. Are you interested in holding some shares and joining in the fun with this old man?" Mr. Qiu's words were full of temptation.
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