Chapter 336, Part 2
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"Hmm." Mu Shaoyan nodded. "You."
Ye Qingxi was somewhat puzzled.
He could understand Duan Yi's desire to start his own business. After all, Duan Yi had always been someone who knew what he was doing and what he should be doing.
If he didn't have start-up capital, that would be one thing; he might choose a suitable company and become a senior executive.
But he had already made his first fortune through their steamed bun shop.
Therefore, he will no longer be subject to others, but will become his own master.
As for choosing his uncle, that's even more normal.
Firstly, they are good friends.
Secondly, his uncle is now a top student at University A, and he also has money and connections.
Partnering with him is a perfect match, as it allows for mutual trust, risk-sharing, and an increased chance of success.
But why is he here?
How can he help them?
No matter how Ye Qingxi thought about it, she felt that his involvement was completely unnecessary.
"Of course, it's because the three of us opened the steamed bun shop together back then, so it's natural that the three of us are starting the game company together now."
"This isn't what I said, it's what your brother Duan Yi said." Mu Shaoyan looked at him with a smile.
When Duan Yi told him about this, Mu Shaoyan was somewhat surprised.
In the past few years, Duan Yi would intern at his family's group every winter and summer vacation. Mu Shaoyan had already made plans to immediately pull him into his family's group as soon as he graduated. However, unexpectedly, at the beginning of his senior year, Duan Yi told him that he wanted to start his own business and asked him if he wanted to join him.
Mu Shaoyan certainly wanted to be with him.
Then he heard Duan Yi say, "Let's invite Xiao Xi too."
"Huh?" Mu Shaoyan was somewhat surprised. "Why is she still called Xiao Xi?"
“If Xiaoxi hadn’t suggested opening a steamed bun shop back then, I wouldn’t have the startup capital I have now. So since we’re going to start a new company, why don’t we just keep it the same three of us as before?”
Upon hearing this, Mu Shaoyan excitedly hugged him, "That's great! Xiao Xi would be so happy if she knew."
Duan Yi: ...
Duan Yi felt a little uncomfortable when he put his arm around her.
He had already discovered his own feelings during their time living together, and understood why he was always so resentful of Lu Zhao.
Yes, they live together.
In the second semester of her sophomore year, Duan Yi tried to alleviate her excessive focus on Mu Shaoyan, and also to stop wondering where he went and whether he was with Lu Zhao when he was not in the dormitory.
So he chose a house nearby and wanted to move out.
As soon as this was told to Mu Shaoyan, he enthusiastically said, "Then I'll go with you."
Duan Yi had already considered this situation, so he said, "But I rented a one-bedroom apartment."
"A one-bedroom apartment is cheaper," he explained somewhat guiltily.
After all, he only wanted to reduce his attention to Mu Shaoyan; essentially, he still wanted to remain friends with Mu Shaoyan.
He still didn't want to lose him.
"Besides, the rent has already been paid. If I go back on my word now, the landlord probably won't give me a refund," he continued, adding his own explanation.
"It's fine." Mu Shaoyan didn't care at all. "Anyway, we're both men, so it's no big deal for us to sleep together. I'll just pay for a new bed later. As long as the bed is big enough, there won't be any problems."
Duan Yi: ...
Duan Yi couldn't refuse him directly, nor did she want him to realize her true purpose, so in the end, she reluctantly agreed.
For Mu Shaoyan, the year or so of cohabitation had no impact whatsoever.
He still considers them to be the best of friends.
For Duan Yi, however, he gradually came to understand his own heart.
So now, Duan Yi both enjoys his physical contact and is troubled by this completely unambiguous physical contact.
But he didn't want to turn Mu Shaoyan gay.
Duan Yi himself couldn't believe it, but he was really scared. If he revealed his already distorted feelings for Mu Shaoyan, Mu Shaoyan would be so frightened that he wouldn't know how to interact with him anymore. In the end, the two of them would be less close than they are now.
In the past, Duan Yi would have scoffed at the idea of having a crush and never thought it would happen to him.
He is naturally indifferent to people and things other than his mother, and has very low emotional needs.
He never felt he needed to be in a relationship, nor did he think he would like anyone.
But now, he has developed a crush on the person next to him.
It's incredible, and it often makes Duan Yi feel joy, annoyance, or depression because of Mu Shaoyan's various actions.
He didn't dodge Mu Shaoyan's embrace, but only reminded him, "Then remember to tell Xiaoxi when you get home."
"Don't worry." Mu Shaoyan said without hesitation, "I'll tell him when I get back tonight."
So, as soon as Mu Shaoyan got home, he couldn't wait to tell Ye Qingxi about it.
When Ye Qingxi heard that it was Duan Yi who suggested it, she thought he was a very thoughtful person.
His suggestion to open a steamed bun shop was, of course, to help Duan Yi and his mother improve their family's financial situation.
However, that was because Duan Yi had been helping Mu Shaoyan all along. With his help, Mu Shaoyan even got into A University. At the same time, Duan Yi was very good to him, so he wanted to help him as much as he could.
Unexpectedly, this was the reward.
"Then I'll pay for it," Ye Qingxi said. "Otherwise, I can't help you with anything else."
"No need." Mu Shaoyan put his arm around his shoulder. "Just like before, I'll pay your share. If we make any money, I'll put it in your savings account."
Ye Qingxi smiled at him and asked, "Uncle, do you have enough money?"
"Of course! I haven't been resting these past few years. Besides our steamed bun shop, I've also been your uncle's assistant. How could he not pay me? Don't worry, your uncle's money is only more than he earns."
"Alright then," Ye Qingxi said. "If you need anything from me, just let me know."
"It shouldn't be a problem," Mu Shaoyan pondered. "To promote the brand and increase its visibility, they might have your father be the spokesperson and your aunt sing the promotional song. As for you..."
Mu Shaoyan thought for a moment and actually had an idea. "If there are any child roles, I'll ask you to do the voice acting."
"Great!" Ye Qingxi said happily, "I can dub a lot of voices."
"You're only good enough for your cute little kid voice~" Mu Shaoyan flicked his nose.
After speaking with Ye Qingxi, he went to find Mu Feng after dinner and told him about it.
"So I'm not going to intern at the group."
Mu Feng looked at him with considerable surprise.
He truly never expected Mu Shaoyan to start his own business.
After having two children who were good for nothing—Mu Shaowu acting and Mu Shaoting singing—Mu Shaoyan now neither acts nor sings, but instead goes on to start his own business!
If Mu Feng were in his forties instead of sixty, he probably would have burst out laughing on the spot.
Finally, there's something that can make him feel a little better.
As for the risks of starting a business, Mu Feng didn't care. Young people should dare to think, act, and fight. If they lose money, so be it. It's not like his Mu family can't afford to lose money.
Mu Shaoyan is only in his twenties. If he doesn't take the plunge now, when will he?
In his opinion, starting a business is a good idea!
It would be better to start a business with Duan Yi!
After all, he knew his son well: naive, passionate, and sometimes too impulsive.
Someone must watch over him, guide him, and restrain him.
Duan Yi is that kind of person.
From the moment Mu Shaoyan met Duan Yi at the age of eighteen, and from the moment Duan Yi calmly and unhurriedly put Qiu Lu in jail, Mu Feng had always admired him.
Now that they're starting a business together, Mu Feng thinks it couldn't be better, especially since Duan Yi has thoughtfully added Ye Qingxi as a friend.
He's intelligent, courageous, and loyal.
In other words, Duan's mother has already resigned from her original company. Otherwise, Mu Feng would have been able to get the former boss to promote Duan's mother to vice president. The job content didn't matter; the main thing was to increase her salary and benefits.
"I'll cover Xiaoxi's debt for him. I'll give you fifty million, how about it?"
"No need." Mu Shaoyan told him that this wasn't about asking him for money.
“I’m not without my own money, so I naturally paid for Xiaoxi’s share.” He said, “When my brother and sister left the group to work in the entertainment industry, they didn’t rely on their family’s support, so I don’t need to either. Our steamed bun shop now has several chain stores, and next, I’m planning to enter the frozen food industry, which will only make more money.”
Mu Feng was even happier to hear him say that.
It's always a good thing for a child to have ambition and backbone, especially since he now has the confidence to back it up.
Mu Feng never imagined that one day, Mu Shaoyan would make him so happy.
He nodded gently, and gave Mu Shaoyan a rare warm smile, "Then I'm looking forward to it."
Upon hearing this, Mu Shaoyan said confidently and proudly, "Then you just wait and see. When our company goes public, I'll give you an apartment too."
Mu Feng smiled and said, "Then I'll have to choose carefully when the time comes."
"no problem."
Mu Shaoyan happily left his father's study.
Mu Feng leaned back in his chair in the study, feeling quite pleased with himself.
I can't believe that Mu Shaoyan could be so easy to take care of.
As the saying goes, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black," and good teachers and helpful friends are also valuable.
Indeed, a good friend is always precious, no matter what.
However, half a month later, Ye Qingxi was playing with cotton candy in the courtyard when suddenly the courtyard gate opened. Ye Qingxi turned around and saw Mu Shaoyan angrily walking in, pushing open the villa door with a swagger.
He didn't eat; as soon as he got back, he went straight to his bedroom.
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
What's wrong?
He quickly put down the cotton candy and walked towards Mu Shaoyan's bedroom.
Ye Qingxi knocked on the door.
Mu Shaoyan pulled open the door with an annoyed expression, but upon seeing it was him, he immediately adjusted his expression and smiled, "What brings you here?"
Ye Qingxi asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
"No."
"You didn't speak to me when you passed by the courtyard."
"I didn't see you." Mu Shaoyan looked completely innocent.
This is the truth.
He was so caught up in his anger that he didn't pay any attention to the people and things around him, and naturally didn't see Ye Qingxi playing with cotton candy in the playground in the courtyard.
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxi felt that the problem had become even bigger.
"I was playing with cotton candy in the yard, and you didn't even see me?! You say nothing happened! You're clearly doing something awful! What's wrong with you?"
Mu Shaoyan: ...
"Speak up!" Ye Qingxi said anxiously.
Mu Shaoyan scratched his neck helplessly, "Really nothing."
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi looked at him and said, "I'm going to cry."
Mu Shaoyan immediately surrendered, "I just... had a fight with your brother Duan Yi."
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