So, the moment Qi Guo saw the colorful lines on the map, he was already convinced.
"Uncle Qi, this one shows the specific timeline for the Line 3-18 plan."
Looking at the planning map, Qi Guo’s mind raced, thinking about how to maximize the profits from this treasure map.
Just as Qi Guo was lost in thought, he heard Wu Yun say, "Uncle Qi, take a look at this Line 18. Does it give you any ideas?"
Qi Guo followed Wu Yun’s finger and saw that Line 18 extended all the way beyond the jurisdiction of Rongcheng City, connecting directly to Jianzhou.
This was rather unusual. Under normal circumstances, a subway line would only be planned and built within the city itself, unless there were some major changes in the works.
Qi Guo understood in an instant. "You mean they’re planning a major national-level project here!?"
Just then, Qi Fei and Liu Yan walked in from outside, smiling, holding two exquisite boxes.
The words Wu Yun was about to say got caught in his throat.
Seeing this, Qi Guo gathered the papers on the coffee table and said, "Let’s go to the study to talk!"
"Don’t talk for too long! We have to go to your father’s place for dinner later!" Liu Yan called out as the two headed upstairs.
"Got it!"
Qi Guo’s study was decorated in a somewhat Huaxia style, with deep brown colors that gave it a very dignified look.
A piece of calligraphy hung on the wall, reading "Strive for Excellence."
But Qi Guo had no time to let Wu Yun admire his study. As soon as they entered, he spread the map on the desk, pointed to Jianzhou’s location, and said, "What kind of project did you say they’re building here? A convention center? A new city? Or an airport?"
’I have to admire these successful entrepreneurs,’ Wu Yun thought. ’Even without some special advantage, and despite having family connections, their vision is still remarkably sharp.’
"Uncle Qi! You guessed right!" Wu Yun handed another sheet of A4 paper to Qi Guo. On it were written just four large words—Tianfu International Airport.
Qi Guo said gravely, "I had indeed heard that Rongcheng was going to build a new airport, but they were still in the site selection phase. I never thought you’d even be able to tell me the location!" Qi Guo pointed to the circled spot at the end of Line 18, sighing in amazement.
"Sigh! So many opportunities! I can invest in two or three places at most within two years! Any more than that, and my capital chain won’t keep up!" Qi Guo was frustrated; it felt like sitting on a mountain of gold but only being able to look on in envy.
At this moment, Wu Yun spoke up, "Uncle Qi! If you’re short on funds, I can lend you some! Or perhaps invest in your company?"
Wu Yun’s words made Qi Guo pause for a moment. Then, he came to his senses and said with a laugh, "Forget about lending it to me! You have so many companies, you probably need the funds yourself! If you want to invest, I can let you buy in as a shareholder!"
"Anyway, when I retire, all the company shares will be yours!" Qi Guo’s words meant that he had acknowledged Wu Yun as his son-in-law.
"However!" Before Wu Yun could speak, Qi Guo added, "But! After you become a shareholder, the division of equity must be clearly defined! After all, business is business! Even if you and Feifei don’t end up together, this will clearly separate your assets! Of course, I hope you two will be like Xiaoyan and me!"
Remembering some of the shameless propositions he’d seen online from women trying to throw themselves at Wu Yun, Qi Guo looked at him meaningfully and said, "A man can have a few female confidantes, that doesn’t matter, but he must have a legal wife. I hope that your wife will be Qi Fei!"
Wu Yun nodded. Just as he was about to state his position, Qi Guo said with a smile, "Put this stuff away, leave it with me for now! From the notes on here, it looks like we still have plenty of time. After the New Year, when we’re back at work, let’s find a place to discuss this formally!"
Qi Guo packed up the map and papers, placed them in a bookcase, and walked over to pat Wu Yun’s shoulder. "Alright! Just relax at home during the New Year! Don’t think about this for now! We need to go see her grandparents in a bit!"
"Let’s go! We should head over early so we’re not late!"
Watching Qi Guo walk toward the door, Wu Yun glanced back at the study one last time before striding to catch up.
「While Wu Yun and Qi Guo were talking in the study.」
Liu Yan held out her arm, admiring the Jade Bracelet on her wrist, and asked casually, "Feifei! I saw two other boxes from Seven-Colored Yunnan in Xiaowu’s car. Tell me honestly, does Wu Yun have other girlfriends?"
When they had gone to get the bracelets together, Qi Fei had noticed her mom’s gaze and anticipated that Liu Yan would ask this question.
So she said, "I do know he has two other girlfriends!"
Seeing Liu Yan’s expression gradually turn serious, Qi Fei smiled and held up the Twisted Silk Bracelet on her own wrist. "This bracelet! I have one! They don’t! The large flat and the villa in Rongcheng that Wu Yun bought for me are already worth over a hundred million. I have more than they do!"
"Not to mention, the fact that Wu Yun registered a film and television investment company just for me proves that I definitely have a place in his heart!"
"Mom! Don’t worry! Even the Jade Bracelet Wu Yun bought for you was the most expensive one! It’s worth more than the other two combined! If I hadn’t stopped him, Wu Yun would have bought you an even better one!"
Hearing Qi Fei’s explanation, Liu Yan broke into a smile. She didn’t press the matter further, saying instead, "My daughter’s already taking an outsider’s side! Xiaowu isn’t short on cash, why would you stop him! Your old mom still wants to know what it feels like to wear a house on her wrist! It’s a shame your dad never gave me the chance!"
"I’ll give you my bracelet then!" Qi Fei said, taking the Twisted Silk Bracelet off her wrist.
Liu Yan slipped it onto her right hand to compare, then reluctantly took it off and placed it back in the box. "How could your mom take your things! When you’re earning your own money, you can buy one for Mom then!"
Just then, the mother and daughter, who were sitting happily on the sofa comparing the Jade Bracelets on their wrists, saw the two men coming down the stairs.
Liu Yan said gently, "Are you done talking? We were just saying we should go upstairs to hurry you along!"
Qi Guo waved his hand. "We’ve wrapped up for now. We’ll discuss the details after the New Year!"
Qi Guo’s words made both Liu Yan and Qi Fei look curious.
Normally, Liu Yan wouldn’t ask about Qi Guo’s business, but since this involved Wu Yun, she couldn’t help but ask, "Did you and Xiaowu have something to discuss?"
Qi Guo chuckled. "It’s a secret. You’ll find out in due time! Women should just take care of themselves! Go get a spa treatment or something; you don’t need to worry about our business."
"Tch~ Acting all mysterious!" Liu Yan rolled her eyes at Qi Guo, but then she grinned and held out her left hand. The familiar Jade Bracelet Qi Guo had given her was gone, replaced by a crystal-clear jade bracelet that shimmered with a green luster.
"Well? The one Xiaowu bought is much prettier than the one you gave me, isn’t it!"
Liu Yan’s expression was like that of a small child showing off a new toy to their loved ones.
Qi Guo gently took Liu Yan’s left hand and examined the jade bracelet for a moment. He smiled and said, "Of course it’s beautiful, my son-in-law bought it! I trust his taste. If his taste were bad, how would he have found my daughter!"
"Of course, my wife’s hand is even more beautiful. Paired with this jade bracelet, they simply complement each other perfectly."
Qi Guo’s words made everyone present burst into laughter.
Qi Fei, while laughing, secretly gave Wu Yun a thumbs-up.
"Let’s go! It’s getting late! If we go now, the timing will be perfect! We can go help out a bit, so they don’t say we’re just showing up to eat!" Liu Yan called out with a smile.
The four of them walked out of the villa. When Wu Yun saw Qi Guo unlock his Mercedes, he said, "Why don’t we all ride in my car!"
Seeing Qi Guo nod and put away his keys, Wu Yun walked over to the driver’s side and knocked on the window.
After the window rolled down, Wu Yun said, "Hawkeye, go ride in Poison Thorn’s car! I’ll drive!"
"Yes, boss!"
Seeing a foreigner get out of the driver’s seat and walk toward a Mercedes SUV parked on the side of the road, Qi Guo couldn’t help but ask, "Wu Yun, did you get a new driver!?"
At the last bank year-end appreciation event, Qi Guo had met Wu Yun’s bodyguard-slash-driver, who was much taller and more robust than this foreigner.
"Dad! Let’s get in the car first! This is one of Xiaoyunzi’s bodyguards! The previous Huaxia bodyguard is on leave for the New Year!" Qi Fei pulled open the passenger door and got in.