Mu Jiu Chen watched him with amusement, "Do I need to explain my business dealings to anyone else?"
Li Qing Shuo knew his unconventional nature; he always focused on the outcome of his actions.
He only calculated how much profit this business would bring him, not what he did in the process.
Rong Yin had truly overplayed his hand this time.
"It's fine for you to think that way, but your elders at home won't. Do you know the housekeeper from the old mansion has been coming over every day? Asking when you'll return?"
Mu Jiu Chen nonchalantly sat up straighter and said, "When I do business, I tread carefully. I have only one requirement: that the profit is enough to satisfy me. As for the process, I won't waste unnecessary words on anyone. Every year, when the performance figures are released and I see their stunned expressions, I feel very excited."
"My Mu family's group, they are the ones who can't afford to reach us. That's the answer I want to give them."
Li Qing Shuo's expression turned serious. He knew Mu Jiu Chen's pride. "How do you plan to explain things to Rong Yin?"
Mu Jiu Chen felt like Li Qing Shuo had a screw loose. "Why should I explain anything to him? Don't you understand the ways of business?"
"He couldn't do it, but I could. He was eliminated, why should I give him a reason? Why should I give him an explanation?"
"Survival of the fittest. Young Master Rong understands the market very well."
"Without good effort, there's no good return. This deal was successful because our company's products impressed the other party, which is why they chose to cooperate with us."
"The market always belongs to everyone, not just to Rong Yin."
"Alright, I've finished my business. I need to go to sleep. I was up all night. You have a carnival event tomorrow night; Xiao Fan asked me to remind you. There's a reception." Li Qing Shuo said, then stood up and yawned as he headed upstairs.
Mu Jiu Chen watched his retreating back and said casually, "Li Qing Shuo, when you're lying down, think about your hard work years ago. Did you work so hard for your diploma just to win without effort?"
Li Qing Shuo suddenly turned to look at him, a look of confusion on his face. "Mu Jiu Chen, what do you mean? I'm winning even while lying down."
Mu Jiu Chen got up and looked at him, beckoning him over. "Don't sleep yet. Come with me to buy a gift."
Did Li Qing Shuo have a look that said, 'You want to go shopping with me'?
He quickly shook his head. Shopping was the most terrible thing. He would rather sleep well than waste time shopping.
Mu Jiu Chen frowned, "After working so hard to get some rest, you want to waste it in bed?"
Li Qing Shuo found his logic flawed and retorted, "If I have time to rest well, of course, I should rest well. Isn't the best place to be during rest time in bed?"
Mu Jiu Chen: "..."
Forget it, he'd go by himself.
Going shopping with Li Qing Shuo meant some of his money would fly away for no reason. Wouldn't it be better to buy a few more dolls for his precious daughter?
"Where's Xiao Fan?" Mu Jiu Chen asked.
Li Qing Shuo looked at him with disdain. "Mu Jiu Chen, you should know that your assistant Xiao Fan is always busier than you. Just leave him be. He hasn't adjusted to the time difference yet, so he must be sleeping soundly right now. Don't disturb him."
Mu Jiu Chen: "...Alright, I'll go by myself."
Mu Jiu Chen picked up his car keys, grabbed his phone, and headed out.
Li Qing Shuo belatedly realized that the old man seemed to have asked him to do something.
He tilted his head. He had forgotten after a night of partying.
Never mind, he'd remember it later.
Staying up late was bad for his memory; he should go to bed earlier from now on.
Mu Jiu Chen went to the mall and bought Barbie dolls, two tablets, and some seasonal fruits, then went to Jiang Nuan's house alone.
He absolutely would not allow Jiang Nuan to have any thoughts about Nan Zhou.
No, it was Nan Zhou who might have thoughts about Jiang Nuan.
"Brother, look at this idiot. He always drags me down when we team up. I'm not playing anymore, I'm in no mood." Jiang Shao Qing threw his phone onto the sofa, not wanting to play anymore.
He Ming Xin, who was on the other side, felt even more depressed when Little Koi withdrew. He was a god of war, how could he be dragging them down?
Jiang Yu Kuo was writing lyrics and didn't even look up when he heard his brother's words.
Jiang Shao Qing immediately felt bored.
"Brother, when will Yingying's mother come to pick you up? Will she bring Yingying along?" Jiang Shao Qing's rosy little face was flushed. He missed seeing that sweet and lovely little girl.
Jiang Yu Kuo glanced at him and said, "Why are you always thinking about seeing little girls? It's one thing to harm other little girls at school, but leave Yingying alone." He also found Yingying very cute, but why was Shao Qing always thinking about her?
Jiang Shao Qing pouted, his face looking unhappy. Didn't he see him blushing?
He just liked that little girl a tiny bit!
"Brother, say something. Is Yingying coming or not?" Little friend Shao Qing asked with anticipation, his long eyelashes fluttering.
Jiang Yu Kuo looked up at him after finishing the last line of lyrics.
"No, it's Aunt Tang's assistant coming to pick me up. Yun Yun has arranged for Yingying to come over to do crafts, right? You'll have the whole day tomorrow to play with Yingying."
Jiang Shao Qing replied with a disappointed "Oh."
"Little San seems to have gone out to buy materials. Mom is on her way to prepare medicine pills. Aunt Meng came back very late from her date last night. I'm so bored."
As soon as Jiang Shao Qing finished speaking, he heard the doorbell ring, and he quickly ran to open the door.
Opening the door, he saw his dad standing outside. He was a little excited and very shocked. He whispered, "Scumbag dad, why are you suddenly at my house?"
Mu Jiu Chen glanced at him. The title "scumbag dad" was quite hurtful.
"Gift." Mu Jiu Chen handed over the gifts, implying that Jiang Shao Qing should help him carry some, as his hands were full.
Jiang Shao Qing looked at the gifts in his hand and then at the house. "My mommy is at home, I dare not let you in."
Mu Jiu Chen: "..."
He smiled and said, "Darling, I've been here several times when you weren't home. I've also often come over to freeload dumplings."
"Oh! You scheming man, you're trying to snatch my mommy when we're not home!" Jiang Shao Qing looked at him defensively.
Mu Jiu Chen felt like his ally had suddenly defected, which was not a good thing.
"Darling, you promised to help Daddy. You said we would have a reunion." Mu Jiu Chen couldn't help but remind him.
"Oh! I almost forgot about that. Mommy is upstairs preparing medicine pills. She might not come out for about an hour."
Mu Jiu Chen nodded. "It's fine, I'll help you with your homework."
Jiang Shao Qing shook his head and smiled. "We don't have any homework. We finished our homework at school and are now focused on playing." Little Koi was extremely happy; days without homework were lucky days.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at him, his eyes lighting up when he talked about playing, and realized this kid had been playing games again just now.
"Qing Bao, why are you dawdling so much opening the door? Who is it?" Jiang Yu Kuo stood up and walked towards the door.