Chapter 519: Chapter 517 Do I Look Like That Idiot

Xue Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Do I look like an idiot to you?"

It wasn’t just Ming Yue; Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi also looked as if they had seen a ghost.

"Xue Yang, I was just joking! How could someone with the ability to take over this supermarket be an idiot? I only said that because we’re friends..."

"I’m not joking. Since you want to transfer ownership of the supermarket, why not transfer it to me?"

"But this supermarket isn’t profitable. If you take it over, you’ll just lose money for no reason. We’re good friends, I can’t bring myself to rip you off..."

"It’s perfect. I didn’t know what to get Xiao Xi for our engagement, and this supermarket is just the thing."

Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi thought they had misheard. What kind of person gives a supermarket as an engagement gift?

"Ah?" Ming Yue looked troubled. Giving a supermarket as an engagement gift isn’t unheard of. But... a supermarket on the verge of bankruptcy... that’s a bit...

Ming Yue pushed the thought aside and turned her gaze to Lin Xi. The latter seemed completely unaware that it was a failing supermarket. She was diligently cooking slices of beef in the hot pot, placing them into Xue Yang’s bowl once they were done.

He had apparently timed the exact moment she would place the beef in his bowl. He immediately picked up his chopsticks, grabbed the slice, dipped it in sauce, and popped it into his mouth.

He wasn’t the least bit moved by his fiancée serving him. He didn’t even offer a simple "thank you."

Ming Yue’s gaze shifted back to Lin Xi, expecting to see some sign of disappointment. Instead, she found Lin Xi smiling sweetly, as if it was a matter of great joy that Xue Yang was willing to eat the meat she cooked.

Looking at Lin Xi’s own bowl, it was still pristine, without a single drop of grease. She clearly hadn’t eaten a bite. She was completely focused on Xue Yang. Yet the two of them didn’t seem to notice anything wrong, continuing their back-and-forth. Their harmony was infuriating.

Ming Yue felt like she was full from their public displays of affection before she had even taken a bite.

"Alright, how about this? I was originally planning to sell it during the winter break, but I’ll transfer it to you now. I’ll give you a twenty percent discount off the market price as a friendly gesture. If that works for you, I can have someone prepare a contract right now. We can sign it on the spot and leave the rest of the paperwork to others."

As long as there’s money, forget handling the paperwork; even having someone sign the contract by proxy wouldn’t be a problem. Since it’s an engagement gift, it can’t wait until winter break. The sooner, the better. As for why he was giving a failing supermarket to his fiancée, that wasn’t her concern.

"Then thank you very much, Miss Ming Yue. Xiao Xi, stop cooking the meat. Get ready to sign the contract."

"Ah? Okay."

Lin Xi put down her chopsticks and strainer. Xue Yang smoothly took them, placed a slice of raw wagyu beef into the pot, and timed it perfectly. He then picked it up, dipped it in some sauce, and placed it in Lin Xi’s bowl.

While Ming Yue was on the phone arranging for the contract, she saw Lin Xi put the beef Xue Yang had cooked into her mouth, eating it leisurely. Her demeanor was almost the same as Xue Yang’s had been. It was just as natural, as if this were the most normal thing in the world.

Suddenly, she felt her earlier concerns were completely unnecessary. They didn’t mind, so why was she worrying for nothing? Now she’d just been metaphorically slapped in the face. It really stung.

Half an hour later, the person delivering the contract arrived. When he saw that the signee was a girl who wasn’t even twenty years old, he was stunned for a good while. But the boss’s orders were absolute. He separated the contract into two copies, giving one to Lin Xi and one to Ming Yue.

They both signed, exchanged contracts, and signed their names again. It was done.

The entire process took less than a minute, and just like that, a large supermarket changed hands.

Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi had never witnessed such a scene before. They were so shocked they forgot to continue cooking their food in the hot pot.

Si Wen, however, was quite composed. She calmly cooked one slice of beef after another. Once a slice was done, she would dip it in sauce and put it into her mouth. She acted like a mere plus-one the entire time.

Others might think Xue Yang had some ulterior motive for giving a nearly bankrupt supermarket to Lin Xi. But she knew that he could bring it back to life, even if it had already shut down. The state of Trendy Apparel had been terrible back then, but now it was on a trajectory toward becoming a high-end luxury brand. This was all thanks to Xue Yang. If things had continued on their previous path, the company would have likely gone out of business for good. However, Xue Yang had told her not to aim for high-end luxury but to cater to the masses, because ordinary people were the main consumer base. High-end customers certainly had high spending power, but it wasn’t a sustainable long-term strategy. Si Wen didn’t fully understand his reasoning, but she did as he said anyway. Fortunately, their pricing hadn’t been consistently rising, so the transition wasn’t difficult... 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

After signing the contract, Ming Yue made an excuse to leave and waived the bill for their hot pot dinner. The manager simply nodded when he heard. He had already been informed that the supermarket had changed owners...

By the time they finished their hot pot, it was already ten-thirty at night. Since they had the Freshmen’s Welcome Party the next day, everyone decided to head back and rest.

They had originally gone out to shop but ended up buying almost nothing. For Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi, however, the evening felt incredibly significant.

What they had witnessed tonight was an experience unlike anything in their past eighteen years. Moreover, they might never get the chance to experience something like it again, even after graduation. This was a completely different world from the one they were used to. A contract worth millions signed just like that, without anyone batting an eye. And it was just an engagement gift! What would he give for a wedding gift? At this point, whether the supermarket was losing money or not hardly seemed to matter.

"Xiao Xi, Si Wen, are you really not staying in the dormitory?"

It was clear that Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi really wanted Lin Xi and Si Wen to live on campus. Who wouldn’t want to see beautiful girls and a handsome guy? Only a fool would refuse.

"We have a place nearby, so we don’t usually stay at the school. Si Wen lives at home, which isn’t too far. The trip takes about an hour and a half. Since university schedules are light, there’s plenty of time."

"Oh~"

The disappointment in their eyes was plain to see.

"Will you ever come and stay? We’ll keep your beds clean for you, so you’ll have a fresh, welcoming place to sleep whenever you visit."

They waved goodbye to them at the intersection. Xue Yang and Lin Xi headed back to Tongfang Residential District, while Si Wen got into her own car and drove home.

"Uncle Zhong, I’m thinking of buying a house nearby."

Uncle Zhong asked while watching the road, "Young Miss, do you need a villa or a large flat?"

He felt that the Young Miss seemed a bit different tonight. A little downcast. Even when she was unhappy in the past, she never showed this kind of emotion.