My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 316

"Martial arts? What martial arts?" Yu Qiao Qiao looked at Zhao Ying curiously.

Before Chen Yan could explain, Zhao Ying had already told Yu Qiao Qiao about their conversation.

Upon hearing that Zhao Ying would teach her martial arts during the vacation, Yu Qiao Qiao instantly became happy and said, "Yes, yes! I’ve always wanted to be as cool as Brother Ying!"

As she spoke, Yu Qiao Qiao’s face lit up with an excited smile, and she gestured with her little arms and legs, imitating Zhao Ying’s moves.

It’s just that Zhao Ying’s moves were much more stylish, whereas hers were a bit silly and cute.

Chen Yan initially had the clearance steps in mind, so he thought about declining, but upon seeing Yu Qiao Qiao’s sweet smile, he gradually dismissed the idea.

’Oh well. Since Qiao Qiao likes it, let’s just learn. It’s not like there are any downsides anyway.’

However... Co-living.

Hmm. This needed careful consideration.

After all, Chen Yan wasn’t a loner, he had a pair of wings.

It would be too awkward if Lu Man called him away one day and they ran into each other.

Chen Yan thought... maybe he could stay for a few days regularly. It would be like keeping them company.

Thinking this way, he didn’t outright refuse, but instead began to pack up his room with Yu Qiao Qiao’s help.

Seeing that Chen Yan was really thinking about moving in, even though Chen Yan said it would only be occasionally to keep her company, Yu Qiao Qiao was still incredibly excited.

She was like a little girl who used to play house, seriously and happily arranging the room for Chen Yan.

Every step was done with great care and attention, she even smoothed out the wrinkles in the sheets.

It was as if Chen Yan wouldn’t come to stay because of that wrinkle.

During the sorting, her eyes, as gentle as water, occasionally glanced at Chen Yan, and then her little face flushed red, breaking into a foolish grin from time to time.

The simple-minded girl always felt that living with Chen Yan meant they were family...

After helping the two girls tidy up, Chen Yan called for some takeout, and the three of them celebrated together.

After all, it was like moving into a new home, so everyone was very happy.

Especially Yu Qiao Qiao, who kept smiling the entire time she drank her cola, her cheeks consistently red as if she were excited.

While eating, she also kept her phone close, checking it now and then.

At first, Chen Yan wondered what she was doing. As a foodie, she wasn’t even focused on the meal.

But when he saw, he realized that she was buying some home decorations.

There were refrigerator magnets, kitchen stickers, some hanging paintings, tablecloths, and so on.

Seeing her earnest and anticipatory expression, Chen Yan felt a warm feeling in his heart, and he truly began to feel like this was "home"...

That’s how Boss Qiao Qiao was, taking a few bites of food, holding her chopsticks, tilting her head to glance at her phone, and finishing a meal.

Chen Yan didn’t disturb her, but when she hesitated over whether to choose fridge magnets saying "Academic & Career Success" or "Health & Happiness," he added both to the cart and bought them all...

Forced to pay, Yu Qiao Qiao pouted at Chen Yan, looking adorably aggrieved.

Chen Yan smiled, patted her head, and set up a shared payment method for her, telling her to just buy whatever she wanted, using the shared payment method to pay.

Yu Qiao Qiao initially refused.

But Chen Yan already knew her so well, that simply saying, "This is our household’s expense, and as the man of the house, I should pay," immediately convinced Yu Qiao Qiao, and she completed the transaction...

Seeing the notification for an amount of a few tens of yuan pop up on the phone, Chen Yan nodded silently: a mosquito leg is still meat. Blissful...

After the meal, Chen Yan didn’t continue to disturb the two girls.

After all, having just moved to a new home, they had a lot to sort out, including going out to buy some daily necessities.

If Chen Yan hung around for the afternoon, it might inconvenience them for the evening.

Leaving Qiao Qiao’s new home, Chen Yan got into his car and called He Mengxue.

The call was cut off after a couple of rings, and immediately after, a message from He Mengxue on WeChat came through, "I’m with my dad, I will talk to you when I get back."

Chen Yan wore a look of surprise.

He had just talked to He Ruifeng last night, thinking that He Ruifeng would take some time to discuss with He Mengxue the next day, but he didn’t expect it to be so soon.

The old man was sixty already, yet he was so efficient in handling matters.

No wonder He Ruifeng said Chen Yan was slow.

Chen Yan gained another insight into He Ruifeng’s character: decisive and rapid in action.

And about He Mengxue’s choice, Chen Yan was curious too; he wanted to know if the woman he was interested in would disappoint him...

...

Meanwhile, at the He Family Manor, in the main house, in He Ruifeng’s study.

He Ruifeng sat in a chair, with He Mengxue standing in front of him. The two were in the midst of a conversation.

Surprisingly, it wasn’t just the two of them in the room; Qin Ming was there too...

It might indeed be as Qin Ming had told Chen Yan, that he was much favored by his uncle. Even while discussing such a sensitive and important matter, He Ruifeng didn’t even ask him to leave the room.

At that moment, Qin Ming cheerfully brought a cup of tea, put it in front of He Mengxue, and said, "Sis, don’t be mad. Listen to uncle, take your time."

He Mengxue glared at him, didn’t take the tea, and turned to He Ruifeng, saying, "Dad, why won’t you let me collaborate with Chen Yan?"

He Ruifeng took a deep breath through his nose while sitting in the chair, and then said, "He’s with the Zhao Family. He comes from Zhao Xuan’s faction; his background is very sensitive."

"I’ve helped Zhao Xuan this time, which has already offended Zhao Qingtian. Now you’re getting mingled with them, have you considered our family?"

He Mengxue looked at her father in surprise, "Are you still afraid of Zhao Qingtian?"

He Ruifeng’s face stiffened for a moment; then he slammed his hand on the table and said, "Harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth! What’s there to be afraid of?"

"I’m not afraid of him. But I don’t want to provoke an enemy for no reason!"

He Mengxue rolled her eyes, then retorted, "Chen Yan isn’t with the Zhao Family."

He Ruifeng leaned back in his chair, asking, "How can you be sure?"

He Mengxue replied, "You think he’s related to the Zhao Family because Zhao Xuan left his daughter in Chen Yan’s care, right? To look after that Zhao family’s young miss."

"He has nothing to do with the young miss."

"I’ve secretly investigated him. He has a somewhat ambiguous relationship with the young miss’s roommate. He’s also quite close to a Celebrity. But none with the Zhao Family."

He Ruifeng took a sip of tea, then said slowly and deliberately, "Since you uncovered so many of his messy relationships with women, why do you still want to get involved with him?"

He Mengxue confidently said, "He’s not married, it’s just fair competition. I believe he will surely fall in love with me. And ultimately, he will be with me."

He Ruifeng fell silent.

Qin Ming, watching the father and daughter’s verbal sparring, couldn’t help but reflect on their way of interacting.

Perhaps because He Ruifeng was too busy with work when he was young, He Mengxue grew up with her mother. But she also inherited He Ruifeng’s decisive and confident personality.

This caused the father and daughter to bicker like arguing when interacting with each other.

No matter what happened, they would engage in barbed exchanges just like in today’s confrontation.

According to his observations of the situation just now, it was He Ruifeng who struck first, taking the upper hand and leading He Mengxue to reveal Chen Yan’s amorous history, but He Mengxue’s calm and blunt response turned the tides.

Based on his understanding of the two, most likely the matter would end with He Ruifeng stepping back.

Thinking this, he hurriedly topped up He Ruifeng’s tea, wanting to say something to smooth the situation over.

However, before he could speak, He Ruifeng raised his head to continue talking.

He said slowly, "I can stay out of your personal affairs."

"But let’s talk about the business side."

He stood up, took a few steps, and continued, "Last night, Chen Yan came to me. He told me about the plan to start a new company with you."

Upon hearing about the new company, He Mengxue’s triumphantly composed expression receded, turning serious.

Qin Ming was also all ears...

’New company? What new company?’

’Brother Chen wants to start a company with my sister?’

Then, they heard He Ruifeng continue, "I actually very much recognize his personal capabilities. But... he values his role in the startup between 30 and 60 billion."

"He won’t put in a dime, nor will he manage the company. He’ll just approve projects and take a 60% stake."

"You... If you want a 10% stake, you’ll need to put in seven billion, manage the company’s operations, and still not have the final say in decisions."

Hearing He Ruifeng’s words, He Mengxue and Qin Ming couldn’t help but their pupils shrink as their mouths fell open.

Seeing their reactions, He Ruifeng casually lifted the tea Qin Ming had poured and took a small sip.

Hiss... It was a bit hot.

Indeed, these kids were always so impulsive, so easily trusting of people...

...

Two hours later, Chen Yan received a WeChat message from He Mengxue, asking to meet with him to chat...

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’Brother Chen wants to start a company with my sister?’

Then, they heard He Ruifeng continue, "I actually very much recognize his personal capabilities. But... he values his role in the startup between 30 and 60 billion."

"He won’t put in a dime, nor will he manage the company. He’ll just approve projects and take a 60% stake."

"You... If you want a 10% stake, you’ll need to put in seven billion, manage the company’s operations, and still not have the final say in decisions."

Hearing He Ruifeng’s words, He Mengxue and Qin Ming couldn’t help but their pupils shrink as their mouths fell open.

Seeing their reactions, He Ruifeng casually lifted the tea Qin Ming had poured and took a small sip.

Hiss... It was a bit hot.

Indeed, these kids were always so impulsive, so easily trusting of people...

...

Two hours later, Chen Yan received a WeChat message from He Mengxue, asking to meet with him to chat...

’Brother Chen wants to start a company with my sister?’

Then, they heard He Ruifeng continue, "I actually very much recognize his personal capabilities. But... he values his role in the startup between 30 and 60 billion."

"He won’t put in a dime, nor will he manage the company. He’ll just approve projects and take a 60% stake."

"You... If you want a 10% stake, you’ll need to put in seven billion, manage the company’s operations, and still not have the final say in decisions."

Hearing He Ruifeng’s words, He Mengxue and Qin Ming couldn’t help but their pupils shrink as their mouths fell open.

Seeing their reactions, He Ruifeng casually lifted the tea Qin Ming had poured and took a small sip.

Hiss... It was a bit hot.

Indeed, these kids were always so impulsive, so easily trusting of people...

...

Two hours later, Chen Yan received a WeChat message from He Mengxue, asking to meet with him to chat...