Despite a series of unexpected incidents, the dinner at Xinfeng Restaurant ultimately went just as the Yan siblings had hoped.

Yan Feifan demonstrated the powerful network a highly capable doctor could possess.

This was undoubtedly a huge draw for Mrs. Xia, who was in the restaurant business. It was enough to make her extend her goodwill to his uncle, seeing him in a more favorable light.

Besides, their uncle wasn’t a bad guy himself.

In terms of looks and build alone, he was quite impressive and held a considerable appeal for mature women.

Especially his physique.

Perhaps because he had so much pent-up energy with nowhere to release it on the ocean freighter, their uncle had dedicated a lot of time to working out.

The arms he’d built were as thick as Yan Feifan’s thighs, and his six-pack was sharply defined.

There was just one thing...

Around ten o’clock that night, on the way home, Shu Lei, who’d had a bit to drink, sat in the passenger seat and couldn’t help but ask, "Ruoruo, how much do you really know about this Mrs. Xia?"

"She seems like someone with a lot of history."

"The way she looked when she was on the phone with the landlord... that ferocious expression... it even scared me a little."

Hearing her uncle getting cold feet and thinking about backing out, Yan Ziruo, who was driving, quickly tried to persuade him. "Uncle, a woman who left her hometown to run a sizable restaurant all on her own has to have a past. She wouldn’t be able to handle a business like this otherwise."

After a pause, Yan Ziruo continued, "Uncle, let me just ask you this: is Mrs. Xia pretty? Is her figure hot or not?"

Shu Lei stroked his chin, savoring the thought. "She’s definitely beautiful, classy, and hot. Totally my type."

"The problem is, I’m afraid she’s more than I can handle."

’If you *could* handle her, *then* we’d be worried,’ Yan Ziruo thought. ’We’re setting you two up precisely *because* she’s so capable.’

"Uncle, stop overthinking it."

"Mrs. Xia is a business owner, after all. With a restaurant that big, she has to be making at least three or four million a year."

"Plus, she’s a great catch on her own!"

Yan Ziruo goaded him, "Uncle, have you thought about what you have to offer her?"

"If it weren’t for Feifan, Mrs. Xia probably wouldn’t have even given you the time of day."

Shu Lei’s expression hardened. "Ruoruo, don’t you look down on your uncle," he said defensively. "Let me tell you..."

"In several port cities, I’ve got my..."

Shu Lei stopped himself short and quickly changed the subject. "The timing is just too tight. I can’t really show what I’m made of."

"I’m heading back to the ship the morning after tomorrow."

Just then, the car turned into the underground parking garage of Zuimo Court.

Yan Ziruo carefully navigated the turns for a bit before pulling the car securely into a parking spot.

"Uncle..."

After turning off the engine, Yan Ziruo turned to Shu Lei with a serious expression. "Now that Feifan has recovered and his career is taking off..."

"Uncle, if you’re tired of life at sea, you should quit and come back."

Her words took Shu Lei aback. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

He fell silent for a moment before saying with a conflicted expression, "When I’m on the ship, I often think about quitting and coming back."

"But now that you’ve said it, I find myself a little reluctant to leave this monotonous and dull life on the ship."

Yan Feifan, who was sitting in the back, wasn’t in a hurry to get out either. He chimed in, "Uncle, if you want to come back, then just come back."

"Whether you want to find a simple, stable job or start a small business of your own, my sister and I can help you now."

Shu Lei smiled, gratified. "You two kids still have a heart. I didn’t dote on you for nothing when you were little."

"As for quitting, let me give it some more thought."

Shu Lei said magnanimously, "I can’t just up and quit. I have to at least finish this shipping contract."

"You have to be responsible and see things through to the end..."

When they returned to the apartment, they found a guest who was making himself right at home: Yu Chuanbai.

"Brother, what are you doing here all of a sudden?"

"Is something wrong at home?"

Yu Chuanbai looked at his sister, who was gripping his arm with a worried expression, and chuckled. "Nothing’s wrong at home. I came to Binhai specifically to have an in-depth discussion with Song Yi and her brother."

He explained, "A good project doesn’t guarantee success. You also have to consider the capabilities of the project owner, funding, and many other factors."

"So, before I make my final decision, I needed to speak with Song Yi face-to-face."

Yu Suye asked expectantly, "So, how did it go, Brother?"

Yu Chuanbai chuckled. "Pretty well."

"A company’s owner doesn’t necessarily need to be an expert in business management, but they absolutely must have charisma..."

Yu Suye cut him off, asking impatiently, "Brother, does this mean you’ve accepted?"

Yu Chuanbai gently flicked his sister’s forehead. "I haven’t made my final decision yet, but I’m leaning toward accepting the challenge."

He looked at Yan Feifan. "Feifan, to be honest, if I do decide to take this offer, you’re the main reason."

"Because of me?" Yan Feifan asked, puzzled.

Yu Suye chimed in with a blissful smile, "Brother, are you worried he’ll bully me?"

Yu Chuanbai shot his sister a look and shut her down without mercy. "Su Ye, don’t flatter yourself. Who could possibly bully you?"

He looked at Yan Feifan again.

"Feifan, I believe that as you gain more experience and your skills improve, you’ll be a constant source of new ideas."

"With a medical genius like you on board, Extraordinary Medical Technology has the potential to grow into a major medical conglomerate."

Yan Feifan replied, smug but with feigned humility, "Chuan Bai, you flatter me, you really do. I’m just average."

"You’re putting a lot of pressure on me by saying that..."

Shu Lei, who was sitting to the side, was completely lost.

He leaned closer to Yan Ziruo and whispered, "Ruoruo, what are they talking about?"

Yan Ziruo whispered, "Uncle, there are some things I haven’t gone into detail about with you."

"Basically, we invested six million to co-found a medical technology company."

"Six... six million?"

Shu Lei was incredulous. He asked urgently, "Ruoruo, you didn’t sell the house at Happiness Garden, did you?"

"That place isn’t even worth six million, is it?"

Yan Ziruo chuckled. "We didn’t sell it. We just rented it out."

"All that money is what Feifan earned over the past few months."

"And Uncle, actually... we invested another six million in a private kitchen restaurant..."

Seeing her uncle’s jaw drop in astonishment, Yan Ziruo laughed triumphantly.

Shu Lei took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

He glanced over at Yan Feifan, who was talking with the Yu siblings, then looked back at Yan Ziruo.

"Ruoruo, I never expected Feifan to change this much."

"Under these circumstances, I have to come back, even if I didn’t want to."

"Sudden wealth can easily lead to trouble."

"I have to come back and watch over you two, make sure you don’t repeat my mistakes or get swindled."

Yan Ziruo huffed, "Uncle, stop worrying needlessly."

"Also, let me make one thing clear up front."

"The money Feifan earns has nothing to do with you."

"If you fall back into your old bad habits, Feifan and I will disown you as our uncle forever..."

At this, Yan Ziruo suddenly remembered something.

"Uncle, speaking of my mom... your sister... do you know how she made the filling for her shao mai?"

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