Chapter 379 (Updated 3791)
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Looking at her grandfather, who was so concerned for her, Ye Qingxi said frankly, "Grandpa, I don't really want to go to the company for the time being."
"When do you want to go? During your freshman year?"
Ye Qingxi shook his head and said, "Until I graduate, I don't really want to go to a company."
Mu Feng: ?!
What do you mean by that?
Literally.
Ye Qingxi moved closer to him and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Grandpa, I've studied hard for so many years, and I've finally finished. Now that I'm free, I want to relax and have some fun. So, let's talk about this later."
That's the truth.
Ye Qingxi never considered herself a diligent or hardworking person.
The reason he's been involved for so many years is because he had no other choice.
Now that he's finally finished the exams, all he wants to do is lie down.
If you were to join a company, with so many big and small matters to handle, how could you possibly lie down and relax?
Ye Qingxi persuaded her grandfather, "Anyway, I will definitely have to work after graduating from university, so just let me be lazy for four years. After four years, I promise to work hard."
Mu Feng: ...
Mu Feng truly hadn't expected him to think this way.
In a sense, Mu Feng shares similar ideas with young people today; he believes that where money and power are, love will be.
He doesn't like to say pretty words, and he looks down on so-called sweet talk.
This world isn't a place where love alone can sustain you. Saying a lot of nice things is far less effective than handing over your money and power to the other party.
Therefore, he treated all his children equally, allowing them to work in the group—Mu Shaoyan was an exception. He had entrepreneurial ambitions, which Mu Feng admired and supported, but he still retained Mu Shaoyan's shares as a fallback plan.
For Yu Mufeng, the reason he could accept Duan Yi's marriage to Mu Shaoyan was not only because of the goodwill Duan Yi had accumulated over the years, but also because of her determination to transfer all her shares and money to Mu Shaoyan when she came to see him.
Mu Feng didn't think his shares and money were that valuable, but that didn't stop him from feeling that he genuinely liked Mu Shaoyan.
Therefore, when Qin Cheng joined the company, began to get involved in company affairs, and participated in company decision-making, Mu Feng naturally felt that Ye Qingxi should do the same.
But now, Ye Qingxi says he doesn't want to; he wants to have some fun and relax.
Mu Feng: ...
Mu Feng pondered for a moment and asked him, "Are you embarrassed?"
"You feel that you don't really belong to the Mu family, so you're embarrassed to go to the company and don't want to compete with your brother?"
This is actually a rather pointed question.
If Qin Cheng hadn't gone to the group for an internship after the college entrance examination, this question might not have been raised so early.
But he would always ask. Mu Feng knew very well that with Ye Qingxi's personality, he was almost 120% convinced that Qin Cheng was his real grandson and the most suitable successor.
Instead of myself.
“In this world, the capable should take the lead. If you are truly stronger than him, then naturally you should step up and he should step down, not the other way around.” Mu Feng saw this matter very clearly and magnanimously. “Therefore, you don’t need to be bound by blood ties.”
"Xiao Xi, you need to know that this world is not just about the Mu family or the Mu Group. The business world is ruthless. Companies go bankrupt every day. If you are not good enough and cannot lead the company to a better future, then all that awaits you is ruin."
"You and Xiao Cheng are both people I've watched grow up. They are people I trust and feel at ease with. So no matter who of you leads the company, I will feel at ease because you are the only ones I can be sure will do what is best for the company and the Mu family."
"So you don't need to feel that if you take that position, it will be unfair to your brother. If you eventually become President Ye, it only means that you are stronger than him, more suitable for that position, and can bring more benefits and a better future to the group. Then, whether it's him or me, we will thank you for coming to the Mu family and continuing the Mu family's glory."
“But you also need to know that your brother is very outstanding, so you may not necessarily be the final choice.” Mu Feng smiled. “Perhaps, in the end, your brother is more suitable for the company, and I will not force you to inherit the company.”
"Xiao Xi, the Mu Group is very large. It is so large that as long as it exists, it can support tens of thousands of families. It is so large that if it were to disappear, many children like you would experience a dramatic change in their lives."
"So I won't joke about the company. I also hope that you can show your true abilities and work hard. Only then will you be worthy of being my grandson, Mu Feng, and truly treat your brother as your brother."
"Over the years, you and Pei Liang have been in the same grade for so long, have you ever let him have his way? You haven't."
"Because you respect him and acknowledge his abilities, you give it your all. So even when Pei Liang is sometimes subordinate to you, he won't be unhappy, because you both give each other the respect due and recognize each other's strength. But now, you don't want to go to the company, you don't want to compete with your brother. Is it because you don't want to, or because you're afraid?"
"If it's because you don't want to, then you're underestimating him too much?"
"If you're afraid, then you're underestimating yourself."
"Face yourself squarely, face him squarely, respect yourself and respect him. Only in this way can you be true to yourself and make him happy."
Ye Qingxi didn't expect him to say that.
He doesn't actually have the surname Mu, and he's not a member of the Mu family.
He has everything he has now, which is already quite remarkable.
Therefore, he really didn't want to compete with Qin Cheng.
That was his grandfather's grandson, so he naturally felt that only Qin Cheng was the most qualified person to inherit the group.
But his grandfather said he hoped he could face him squarely and acknowledge him.
Ye Qingxi didn't ignore or deny it; he simply...
He just felt he shouldn't have done it.
But isn't this also a form of arrogance?
Ye Qingxi thought that his manner made it seem as if he would succeed if he tried to compete.
However, just as Pei Liang was always better than him at physics, even after he was reborn, he still couldn't get a higher score in physics than Pei Liang.
Qin Cheng, perhaps, is the same.
Perhaps, even if he joins the group and gets involved in its work, he will still not have the same talent and skills as Qin Cheng in this area.
There has never been a genius in this world, and he is certainly not a so-called genius.
Qin Cheng is outstanding. He is his grandfather's grandson and his uncle's son. He believes in his abilities—he believes that Qin Cheng is no less talented than himself in business.
So Ye Qingxi said, "Okay."
He said, "I understand, Grandpa. I will go to the group for an internship in the future. I will learn from you and do my job well."
Mu Feng then smiled.
He nodded with satisfaction. "That's more like it."
“But,” Ye Qingxi said, “not now, and not in freshman year.”
Mu Feng: ?
Ye Qingxi smiled and looked at him, "Grandpa, although I really don't want to compete with my brother, what I just said is true. I finally finished my exams, and I just want to rest and have some fun."
"Can you give me a little more time? After I graduate from university, I'll definitely intern at the company and work hard. For now, just let me play a little longer~"
Mu Feng: ...
Mu Feng felt that he really was just a child.
That's true, Ye Qingxi is only sixteen years old, isn't she just a child?
Looking at his grandson, Mu Feng suddenly thought, "That's fine too."
His grandson has always been a worrywart since he was a child.
After worrying about his eldest uncle, he worried about his youngest uncle, then his aunt, and finally his father. While other children were still playing with toys, he was already busy running around for his family.
He really deserves to relax and have some fun for a few years.
Take a good break and relax.
Take a good look at the joy of being a child.
Thinking of this, Mu Feng felt a rare moment of tenderness. He even thought that Ye Qingxi wouldn't be in a hurry to start a job after graduating in four years.
Work is never easy.
He will only be twenty years old four years from now, still very young, with a long future ahead of him. He can take advantage of his youth to do the things he wants to do.
He can still live for a few more years, so there's no rush.
"Okay," Mu Feng agreed. "Then you can play around for a while and do something you like."
Ye Qingxi nodded and said happily, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Mu Feng then laughed as well.
At that moment, he suddenly wished he could be twenty years younger, so that Ye Qingxi could have another twenty years of fun.
Relaxed, carefree, free, and without worries.
Unfortunately, he is already seventy-one years old.
After finishing the family banquet at the Mu family's house, Ye Qingxi went to the Feng family's house with Mu Shaowu and had a meal with Old Master Feng and his brothers and sisters.
Old Master Feng's elder brother was getting old, and Old Master Feng didn't want him to come, but the old man insisted on coming.
He looked at Ye Qingxi, his heart filled with joy, "Amazing! You were the top scorer in the middle school entrance exam, and now you're the top scorer in the college entrance exam! Great! Great! Great!"
Looking at his aged face, Ye Qingxi felt a pang of sadness for some reason—he wasn't this old when they first met.
He smiled and chatted with Grandpa Feng's brother, then gave them the gifts he had bought for them.
The elderly people were clearly very happy, comparing their own with childlike enthusiasm, each thinking theirs was better.
Ye Qingxi smiled and looked at them, promising to come see them again when she had her next holiday.
That night, Ye Qingxi didn't rush back, but stayed at the Feng family's house for almost half a month.
Every morning, he accompanies Grandpa Feng to walk the dog and practice Tai Chi. In the evening, he accompanies him for a walk after dinner.
Aristotle was with them. He was an old dog, still majestic and very cute, but no longer as energetic and vigorous as when he first met Ye Qingxi.
Now it can walk slowly and lie quietly, but its eyes are still dark and bright, as if it hasn't grown up yet.
Seeing him by his side every day, how could Old Master Feng not know what he was thinking?
He asked him with a smile, "What, are you afraid you won't be able to see your great-grandfather next time you come?"
Ye Qingxi said timidly, "Great-grandfather, please spit it out!"
Grandpa Feng spat several times to give him face, "Don't worry, your great-grandfather is going to live a long life..."
Grandpa Feng paused for a moment, then left out the part about reaching 100 years old.
He said, "It's been a long time."
Ye Qingxi looked at him and nodded.
Grandpa Feng raised his hand and rubbed his head.
Ye Qingxi obediently let him massage her and continued walking forward with him.
They walked slowly, but steadily, as if in doing so they could walk a little longer, for a little longer.
Ye Qingxi celebrated his birthday early at the Feng family's house. This wasn't the first time he had celebrated his birthday early at the Feng family's house, but it was the one with the most people. It was both for his birthday and for his college entrance exam. Everyone was very friendly and wished him a happy birthday, praising him for doing well on the exam.
Parents of children, along with him and Mu Shaowu, went on a pilgrimage to find out how to make their children achieve such good grades.
Ye Qingxi said honestly, "Study hard and do more practice tests."
Mu Shaowu also said, "That's right. After Xiaoxi finished the college entrance examination, she never slept before midnight."
Everyone: ...We thought the top scorer would have an easier time, but it turns out it's the same for everyone!
Grandpa Feng gifted Ye Qingxi a sea-view apartment as a birthday present and a congratulatory gift for his college entrance exam.
He was afraid Ye Qingxi wouldn't accept anything more valuable.
However, Ye Qingxi will be eighteen next birthday, and then he can receive better and more expensive gifts.
The thought that he could see Ye Qingxi turn eighteen filled Grandpa Feng with immense joy.
I really wish that day would come soon!
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