Chapter 15 WeChat Moments
The next day was Sunday.
Even though the little mute boy didn't have to go to work, he still got up on time to accompany Li Jichuan during his rehabilitation.
Moreover, Li Jichuan discovered that Su Pu had already become familiar with his two rehabilitation therapists after only accompanying him twice.
The therapist guided him through the movements while explaining them to Su Pu.
This movement is to relax the muscles, this one is to stimulate the nerves...
Su Pu nodded modestly, looking very serious, just like he was listening to a lecture.
There are many pieces of equipment used in the rehabilitation process, and they are left on the ground after use.
The two rehabilitation therapists had practiced with Li Jichuan countless times, becoming familiar with the movement path, so he could walk smoothly even on a messy floor.
But Su Pu was different. She would take advantage of a break to run over and wipe Li Jichuan's sweat, but when she went back, she would always trip over the scattered equipment.
Her thin body swayed like a kite, sometimes even tripping and stumbling.
Whenever this happens, Su Pu will put on a very apologetic expression.
So innocent, that Li Jichuan couldn't bear to kick him out.
But if we keep him around, Su Pu will be like a little roly-poly toy, bumping and bruising everywhere.
What bothered Li Jichuan the most was that every time Su Pu swayed, one of the rehabilitation therapists would reach out to support her.
It seems like Su Pu can't stand up on his own...
Li Jichuan felt a tightness in his chest. After enduring it for a long time, he finally gave his cold reply.
"Put things back where they belong after you've used them. This mess is really annoying."
The two therapists stared at each other blankly for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
It's strange, we've been training like this for the past year, so why does it feel so chaotic today...?
Fortunately, Li Jichuan's sudden order kept Su Pu very busy.
Two rehabilitation therapists were responsible for assisting Li Jichuan's rehabilitation, while Su Pu helped put the equipment back in place.
I never tripped over again.
Li Jichuan watched him bustling about, opened his mouth as if to say something.
But when the words reached my lips, they felt a pang of bitterness, and I swallowed them all.
What's wrong?
Li Jichuan's throat was dry, and he felt a bit stifled.
Before going to work, he asked Uncle Wang to help him schedule a physical examination for next week.
This is so unusual; it's time to get it checked out.
...
Sunday was just another ordinary workday for Li Jichuan.
It's not that he wants to be so busy; besides the Li family's own business, he is also actively preparing for his own venture.
Li Jichuan is the kind of person with high energy, intelligence, and ambition.
He is undoubtedly a chosen one of heaven.
He came to the company today mainly to deal with the difficulties his personal company is facing.
He had been quietly pursuing a double degree since university.
Besides Li Peirong's repeated emphasis on business management and asset acquisition, there is also game programming, which he himself is interested in.
At that time, he was abroad, and taking advantage of Li Peirong's lax supervision, he formed a game development team with several classmates who shared the same ambition.
So much so that when he returned to China after graduation, he sent job offers to his former classmates as the successor of the Li family, which caused a huge uproar in the social circles at the time.
No one knew that his background was so powerful. They only remembered that he was low-key, frugal, and always working part-time in addition to pursuing a double degree.
He did all sorts of jobs, just like a poor student working hard to support himself through school.
But the truth is, the team traveled across the ocean to join the Li family, only to find that Li Jichuan acted swiftly and decisively, trampling most of the business empire of Yundu under his feet.
This event remains a legend in their profession to this day...
Equally surprising was the fact that beneath Li Jichuan's always calm and composed poker face lay a meticulous and demanding nature towards his target.
On a weekend, the entire game development team was being lectured in the conference room.
Li Jichuan slammed the laptop shut and glanced around coldly.
"This is the solution you came up with?"
"Increase investment in data collection and hire external information service companies?"
Li Jichuan asked the question with a firm and resounding tone.
"What will be used to upgrade the servers in the future? Who will create the models? What methods will be used for promotion?"
"You all receive top salaries in the industry, and this is how you repay me?"
The employee closest to him had a pair of bright blue eyes, but at that moment, that blue was tinged with fear.
“Lee, your requirements for data accuracy are too high. This task would be difficult for anyone to accomplish... I think the data we have collected so far is usable, and we don’t need to be so nitpicky at this step.”
Li Jichuan shot him a sharp look, and the other party immediately fell silent.
"Who was it that confidently presented me with the project proposal, assuring me that they could accurately target the right audience and create a game that would meet their expectations?"
“Our target audience isn’t just them…” a voice rang out from the corner of the conference room.
The voice was low, yet it traveled clearly into everyone's ears.
Li Jichuan let out a laugh in anger and retorted:
"Oh? But I remember that college students are the group you all consider the best source of data, with the highest data quality... What, you've changed your mind?"
The employees began to stammer, their inner turmoil even more unspeakable.
The meeting room was deathly silent.
Li Jichuan sat there quietly, when suddenly he felt dizzy.
The words on the projected screen gradually blurred, turning into wriggling worms.
Immediately afterwards, his scalp tightened, and a migraine swept over him.
Li Jichuan: "..."
"Let's adjourn the meeting and think of another solution. Even if we change the target group for the detailed survey, how do we collect data from the new group?"
The employees obeyed and left in twos and threes, while the blue-eyed man gave Li Jichuan a few deep looks.
My old classmates seem to be getting more and more distant.
He understood, but he didn't like it.
This has gradually deviated from their original dream.
The once highly cohesive group is falling apart.
He wondered if Li Jichuan felt the same way.
...
Li Jichuan returned to his office.
He was the only person on the entire rooftop today; all was quiet.
He slowly closed his eyes, unaware that feeling powerless had become the norm in his life.
In the past, he attributed some of his misfortunes to that unfortunate car accident.
However, he himself knew that ever since he returned to China and took over the Li family business, he had been pushed forward by a force.
There's no turning back, and there's no stopping.
Every day, the moment I open my eyes, I'm running forward, prioritizing efficiency and results above all else.
This nightmarish migraine probably started during this process...
How long has it been since I had a good night's sleep?
How long has it been since I felt clear-headed and able to breathe easily?
Li Jichuan sighed and patiently recalled.
But.
It doesn't seem like it's been long.
It seems he's been sleeping quite well these past few days.
The time he slept the best was when the little mute boy massaged him in the car.
The seemingly simple massage movements allowed him to completely relax, briefly forget all his worries and expectations, and simply enjoy the present moment.
Live only in the present.
The little mute...
Li Jichuan opened his eyes and looked at the ever-burning chandelier above him.
What is Su Pu doing now?
It would be difficult if we couldn't bring him to the Su family's party, wouldn't it?
Will he go home early to apologize, or will he be so afraid that he won't even leave the house and just stay at home and let things pass by?
But how long can they hide?
His family could easily cause a scene at the coffee shop, making the little mute lose face and never dare to go to work again...
Li Jichuan recalled the times he had disobeyed his grandfather's orders, and how the grandfather had used every means to suppress him until he had no choice but to submit.
To become an obedient and sensible puppet.
Would Su Pu do the same?
Li Jichuan felt a bitter taste in his mouth, and his heart grew heavier.
Su Pu is probably easier to handle.
Li Jichuan picked up his phone and glanced at the time.
It's only a little past 4:30, there's still time to change your tune.
Before calling Su Pu, he inexplicably clicked on the Moments post with the red dot lit up.
The photos that Uncle Wang posted 10 minutes ago instantly caught his attention:
The first photo is a group photo of three people.
Li Peirong is in the center, Uncle Wang is on his left, and on his right...
On the right is Su Pu, making a peace sign and smiling obediently.
Um?
Swipe the screen, and the next photo shows Grandpa's aged hand.
Below the hand is a hot water bottle with a cartoon duck drawn on it.
The third photo only shows Su Pu and his grandfather.
The two of them laughed together, as if they had talked about something happy, their eyes crinkling with laughter.
The last photo is of Su Pu in profile.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a golden line along the contours of his face. Su Pu lay back on the sofa with his eyes closed, seemingly taking a nap…
There were four photos in total, and Li Jichuan looked at them no less than ten times.
No, what does this mean?
Did Su Pu and Uncle Wang go to visit his grandfather together?
Haven't you brought him yet?
Moreover, it seems like Grandpa hasn't laughed this happily in a long time. Every time they meet, the two of them always bicker and end up on bad terms.
What were Su Pu and Grandpa talking about? Why were they both laughing so happily?
And this hot water bottle—Uncle Wang visited Grandpa so many times, but he never saw him use it.
So, was it Su Pu who brought it there?
To make Grandpa more comfortable...
He had already rejected the little mute girl, so why was he still being so attentive?
After exiting his WeChat Moments, Li Jichuan reopened his chat window with Su Pu.
The conversation had stopped yesterday, and he had declined Su Pu's invitation.
Since you've already gone to visit his grandfather, why not take the opportunity to ask him for credit?
Li Jichuan's headache suddenly stopped because he felt a sour and swollen feeling in his heart, an indescribable sensation that far surpassed the headache.
Taking a deep breath, he finally made up his mind and dialed Su Pu's number...
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