Chapter 17 Never before seen before, if you're going to do something, be a leader...
After a moment's thought, Madam Lu replied with some difficulty, "Young Master Su, it's not that I don't want to help you with this, but your thinking is too..."
She hesitated, as if considering how to say it appropriately.
"Is it too simple?" Fu Yun simply said it for her.
"No, that's not it." Madam Lu sighed, slightly helpless. "It's just that your ideas are too unconventional. You're not married yet. If you really show your face in public and act hypocritically with people, it might damage your reputation."
Fu Yun found it both amusing and absurd. Although he knew that the women here had a completely distorted view of men, he still couldn't help but speak up for his fellow men: "I don't care about this kind of reputation. Men should stand tall and support their families, sheltering them from the wind and rain. Providing for the family is also a man's responsibility. How can we let women toil and struggle alone?"
Lu's mother opened her almond-shaped eyes slightly, as if she had heard some unorthodox remarks, and was so shocked by Fu Yun's words that she was speechless for a long time.
The air remained silent for a long time. Madam Lu's expression turned slightly, and she turned to look at Lu Zhisheng, lowering her voice to ask, "Young Master Su, do you suffer from some kind of hidden illness?"
Lu Zhisheng was stunned by Fu Yun's words. He only came to his senses when he heard his mother ask him a question. He quickly shook his head and said, "My benefactor just experienced a fire not long ago and has no other discomfort."
Lu's mother pressed on solemnly, "But why is he spouting such nonsense?"
Lu Zhisheng shook his head and said truthfully, "Perhaps it was because my benefactor was highly skilled and daring. He not only saved my father, but also participated in the Imperial Guard's bandit suppression operation and won a great victory."
Madam Lu suddenly realized, "So that's how it is." She was much calmer now, and looked at Fu Yun with a hint of a smile, "So it seems that Young Master Su is not suffering from an incurable disease as rumored."
Fu Yun waved his hand dismissively: "Rumors are unreliable. Just exercise more and your physique will improve."
A hint of doubt flashed in Madam Lu's eyes. Fu Jun didn't intend to say anything more and quickly got to the point: "After saying so much, I wonder if Doctor Lu could grant me this request?"
Before Lu's mother could respond, he added, "Don't worry! I will definitely not let Lu Zhisheng be in danger."
Lu's mother frowned slightly, not responding immediately, and fell into deep thought.
Lu Zhisheng glanced at Fu Yun, then at her mother, her expression showing a hint of nervousness.
In fact, he was very interested in Young Master Su's suggestion because he did not want to just have children. He wanted to become a doctor who truly saves lives, just like his mother.
He desperately longed to hear someone call him "Dr. Lu".
However, his mother always believed that men should stay at home and not show their faces in public, so she never agreed to let him follow along to learn medicine.
Today, Young Master Su's unique way of thinking completely shocked him.
He had never met anyone like Young Master Su in his life. He greatly admired Young Master Su's spiritedness and fearless demeanor.
He also wanted to do what he believed was right, just like Young Master Su.
Previously, he could only carefully keep his wishes hidden in his heart and never dared to take action.
But now that someone is willing to help him, he doesn't want to miss such a rare opportunity.
I just don't know if Mother will stick to the old ways as before and refuse Young Master Su's request.
Lu Zhisheng took a deep breath, deciding to try his best before his mother refused. He said solemnly, "Mother, Young Master Su is our family's benefactor. We have never repaid his kindness. He needs our assistance now. Shouldn't we lend him a helping hand?"
Lu's mother frowned, her gaze fixed on Lu Zhisheng's face, her expression complex, clearly making a difficult choice.
"The wise create opportunities, the strong seize opportunities, and the weak wait for them. In fact, regardless of gender, it is always right to work hard and strive. Only by having your own career can you realize your self-worth and accomplish what you want to do. That way, you won't have lived in vain."
Fu Jun's tone was calm, yet it conveyed an undeniable firmness.
Upon hearing this, Lu's mother paused slightly, seemingly moved. She raised her eyes to look directly at Fu Jun, her brows furrowed with a hint of seriousness: "Even if what you said is not entirely unreasonable, have you considered that in the eyes of others, your behavior will undoubtedly appear as if you have lost your mind? Are you really sure you want to do this?"
“I am absolutely certain that this is the meaning of my life.” Fu Yun’s response was resolute, which left Lu’s mother with a strange sense of admiration in addition to shock.
[Mr. Fu, this is over the top! It's lost its authenticity. People will feel like you're pushing a sales pitch. After all, there are many meaningful things in this world.]
Fu Yun rolled her eyes inwardly: "If I don't make money, how can I go back?"
【cannot. 】
"That's it."
Okay! I was being superficial; you really can only survive on it.
"Mother, I believe in Young Master Su's choice, and please believe in me too. We're just doing what we want to do. Don't worry, everything will be alright." This was the first time in Lu Zhisheng's life that she was so determined to do something.
Madam Lu fell silent, pondered for a long time, and finally nodded. She solemnly warned, "Since you have decided to follow Young Master Su, then you should assist him well. No matter what happens in the future, you must never break your promise, do anything that is opportunistic or detrimental to his interests and reputation."
Lu Zhisheng was instantly overwhelmed with joy, her excitement beyond words: I did it! Mother agreed to Young Master Su's request. It turns out that as long as you strive hard, you can achieve many impossible things.
He hurriedly promised, "Mother, I will follow Young Master Su faithfully. I swear to God that if I do anything unfaithful, may I be struck by lightning."
Fu Yun: "..." It's just a collaboration, why is it being made to look like a battlefield, all earth-shattering and scary?
[People in ancient times always valued loyalty and righteousness. It seems you really need to nurture Lu Zhisheng well, so as not to let down Lu's mother who entrusted her son to you under immense pressure.]
"What do you mean by 'hand it over to me'? Your words are ambiguous. I'm looking for Lu Zhisheng not to find a lackey or follower, but to find a business partner. I know nothing about the lives of people in a matriarchal country. I need a partner who knows this country inside and out. Lu Zhisheng is the most suitable right now. If there's anything he doesn't know, he can also help consult his mother."
Oh, I was just saying it casually, don't take it seriously! Of course, I trust your abilities the most, otherwise I wouldn't have contacted you, right?
Fu Jun did not respond further.
Although Lu's mother's agreement was something he had expected, he still couldn't hide his joy, because this was the only time since coming to the matriarchal country that he hadn't been oppressed but had instead received recognition.
[President Fu is awesome! The first step in recruiting talent has been completed.]
"There's really no need for this kind of excessive flattery."
[Xiao Ba silently covered her mouth.]
"That's good!" Madam Lu said no more, her gaze returning to the man on the bed, meticulously describing his features, her expression filled with unconcealed sorrow.
Looking at her loved one on the bed, Lu Zhisheng's eyes instantly reddened, her heart clenched with sorrow, and her Adam's apple bobbed several times before she choked out in a slow voice, "Mother... what... should we... do next?"
Madam Lu did not look away, but simply said softly, "You take good care of Young Master Su. I'll talk to your father some more."
Lu Zhisheng nodded, wiped away the tears that had slid down her cheeks with her sleeve, walked up to Fu Jun, and gestured for him to lead the way: "Young Master Su, I'm sorry for neglecting you. I've been here for so long and I haven't even had a chance to pour you a cup of tea. It's really impolite of me. Please come with me to the main room to rest for a while!"
Fu Yun nodded and stepped out of the room.
The two walked towards the main room, one after the other.
Once inside, while Lu Zhisheng was brewing and steeping tea, Fu Yun chatted with him casually. Although it sounded insignificant, it actually served a purpose.
Fu Yun learned from Lu Zhisheng that, just as he had expected, the people here, apart from drinking tea when entertaining guests, simply indulged in food and drink during their leisure time.
If we sell some sweet drinks with health benefits in a matriarchal society in the early stages, would that be a viable business opportunity?
Leaving aside cola, Sprite, juice, and milk tea, which are popular with men, women, and children of all ages, if we apply Lu Zhisheng's knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and combine Chinese and Western medicine to create some health-promoting drinks, it would definitely work.
【Brilliant! Mr. Fu, I thought your first thought when you sought out Lu Zhisheng was to make a cooling and detoxifying herbal tea.】
Fu Jun, unusually serious, responded to Xiao Ba in her mind: "We already saw herbal tea when we were shopping earlier. Since it's something that already exists in the matriarchal country, there's no need for you to try and get a share of the pie. Not to mention that it has no competitive advantage, the target audience is also relatively small. If we're going to do something, we should be the leader and make it impossible for other businesses to imitate or surpass it in the short term."
[Excellent! Mr. Fu is truly exceptional; his vision and strategic thinking are truly remarkable.]
"Don't rush to flatter them. Making this kind of thing isn't difficult, but implementing it and getting them to accept new things is probably not so simple. We need to make a detailed plan."
You're right, developing a new field certainly requires more than just theoretical discussion. But that's okay, there's always a solution! My knowledge is ready to serve you.
Fu Yun nodded, agreeing with Xiao Ba's statement.
He borrowed Xuan paper and a brush from Lu Zhisheng, removed the tea set from the table, and began to write and draw on it.
Lu Zhisheng glanced at it curiously, but was surprised to find that he could not understand the words and pictures written by Young Master Su.
"What is this character? I've never seen it before."
Fu Yun paused slightly, only then realizing that he was writing in modern simplified Chinese characters, while Lu Zhisheng and the others were learning and writing in ancient traditional Chinese characters.
He pondered for a moment before explaining, "When the head of the Su family was doing business, he traveled all over the country and brought back many books from foreign lands. I looked through some of them when I had nothing to do and found that the characters were simple and easy to write, so I studied them for a while. For convenience, I used them when writing for myself."
"I see!" Lu Zhisheng had no doubts and felt even more admiration: "Young Master Su is truly amazing. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is also so quick to learn."
Lu Zhisheng's praise made Fu Jun a little embarrassed, so he could only smile and remain silent, continuing with his plan.
"Knock knock knock!" It seemed like there was a knocking sound coming from outside the courtyard.
Upon hearing the sound, Lu Zhisheng stood up: "Young Master Su, you go ahead with your work, I'll go see who it is?"
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