Chapter 98

Chapter 54: I'll Dig a Corner Too

"Older Brother! Your movements are too... Hey, Ai Jun is here too!" Fang Ya quickly stood up and greeted his wife, "Quickly prepare a pair of chopsticks for Ai Jun." Fang Mingyuan's second aunt was naturally not unfamiliar with Su Ai Jun, as he was a frequent visitor to Fengyuan City. Since her marriage to Fang Ya, Su Ai Jun and Fang Ya would meet and chat almost every month.

"You guys are eating quite late today? Second Aunt, there's no need to prepare for me, I've already eaten at home." Su Ai Jun quickly stopped Fang Mingyuan's second aunt.

"Even if you've eaten, you can still have a little more. Would you like to drink some wine with me?" Fang Ya waved his hand indifferently, "It's just Older Brother and me, drinking alone isn't much fun. I can't force Mingyuan to drink with me either. Come on, we're all family, no need to be so formal." Su Ai Jun couldn't resist Fang Ya's enthusiasm and sat down. Fang Mingyuan's second aunt then set another bowl and chopsticks for him.

"Mingyuan, who are these people?" Su Ai Jun's gaze swept over Zhao Ya and the others, asking Fang Mingyuan. He hadn't seen these three young people before.

"He's called Liu Yong, my classmate, and the two of them..."

Before Fang Mingyuan could finish, Fang Bin interjected with a mischievous laugh, "Brother Su, don't ask, they're all Mingyuan's little wives!"

"Little Uncle!" Three voices, each with a different meaning, almost simultaneously rang out. Fang Mingyuan was filled with helplessness; this little uncle was truly a headache, never missing an opportunity to show off in front of others. Zhao Ya, however, was a mix of shyness and joy, as the two families had a pre-arranged marriage, and she was already used to being teased by her family. Feng Qian, on the other hand, was a mix of shyness and joy, and the moment her thoughts were revealed, her expression showed a mix of embarrassment and delight.

"All of them?" Su Ai Jun was taken aback and couldn't help but laugh, "Then I'll have to give out red envelopes, won't I?" This kid's good fortune is not shallow. Although the two girls are still young and haven't fully grown, it's already clear that they will be beautiful women in the future.

"Don't worry, as long as you remember." Fang Bin winked at Su Ai Jun, "But if you forget, I'll remember for you."

"Little Uncle, do you think Little Aunt will believe you or me?" Fang Mingyuan smiled and picked up a piece of rib, chewing it as he spoke. Fang Bin immediately felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that this kid might be getting serious.

"That depends on what it is, but I think she trusts me more." Realizing this, Fang Bin left some room for maneuver.

"Is that so?" Fang Mingyuan tossed the bone aside, "I plan to go back and cry to Little Aunt. Little Uncle has been coming home late at night for two nights, reeking of alcohol and perfume, and won't take me along. What do you think Little Aunt's reaction will be?"

"Mingyuan, you can't do that! You're lying with your eyes open!" Fang Bin was immediately flustered. He was currently at a critical stage with his girlfriend, and until he got the marriage certificate, he couldn't fully relax. If Fang Mingyuan ran to his girlfriend and "cried" like this, his proposal would be delayed, and he would have to say a lot of nice things to win her back.

"Little Uncle, you're wrong. I plan to lie with my eyes closed!" Fang Mingyuan said calmly, "I'll tell Little Aunt that I saw a hickey on your neck and lipstick marks on your body, and you call out 'Xiaohong' in your sleep."

"Mingyuan! You can't do that to me!" Fang Bin was immediately panicked. This kid was ruthless, and if he followed this version, his girlfriend would definitely believe him and not him.

"You don't harm me, and I won't harm you! If you harm me, I'll harm you! Let's see who can harm the other more! I'm only ten, so it's still early for marriage. It's no big deal to wait ten or eight years. If you have the determination and perseverance, and aren't afraid that Little Aunt will remarry, then go ahead and harm me!" Fang Mingyuan said with a carefree demeanor.

"I get it, I can't provoke you, but I can avoid you." Fang Bin hung his head. This kid was getting older and his tongue was getting sharper, and his tactics were becoming more varied. If he got serious, even as a little uncle, he couldn't handle it.

Su Ai Jun and Fang Ya watched and laughed, not stopping them. The second aunt showed a hint of sympathy but was secretly restrained by Fang Ya.

Zhao Ya and the others were dumbfounded, never thinking they could threaten an adult like this, and it actually worked! Their admiration for Fang Mingyuan grew.

After a satisfying meal, Zhao Ya and the others were taken by the second aunt to another room to watch TV, leaving Fang Mingyuan, Fang Ya, Fang Bin, and Su Ai Jun in the room. Su Ai Jun's visit at this time must have been for something important.

"Mingyuan, you really have good luck! The Guo Family Shipping Group is a major company in Hong Kong's shipping industry and has significant influence in the upper echelons of the Republic. The Guo family has one son and three daughters, with Guo Tianyu being the third and the only heir. Building a good relationship with them will be beneficial to you. Second Brother, Older Brother, I think Mingyuan handled the money well. Keeping the money is not as good as letting the Guo family owe you a favor. Remember, there are many things in this world that money cannot change." Su Ai Jun marveled. For someone from a political family, this choice was not hard to understand, but for Fang Mingyuan to see it so quickly, he was truly a prodigy. The more he interacted with him, the more he discovered his unique qualities, making one wonder if there really were people born with innate knowledge.

"Moreover, after Mingyuan's handling, the Guo family will surely be very satisfied. Five million RMB is a huge sum to us, but to the Guo family, it's just a drop in the ocean. However, if this five million can win the favor of the police in Shaanxi Province and the gratitude of the people, it's definitely worth it. I bet the news about the kidnapping of the Guo family's princess will be suppressed, but the Guo family's donation of police equipment and funds will be widely publicized. You two will likely be the unsung heroes." Su Ai Jun looked at Fang Bin and Fang Mingyuan with a hint of regret.

Fang Mingyuan waved his hand indifferently. This result was within his expectations. If it were just a regular child abduction, he and Little Uncle would definitely receive high praise from the Fengyuan City police, even appearing on TV and earning a bonus. But since it involves the Guo Family Shipping Group, both the Guo family and the provincial government would keep it under wraps. This is a matter of the Guo family, the Shaanxi provincial government, and the country's face. "No problem, as long as we can make a fortune quietly!"

Su Ai Jun couldn't help but laugh. Talking to a smart person is always easier. "Today, the Guo family sent someone, and tomorrow, the municipal and provincial governments will likely send representatives. Think about what you want. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, don't expect a bonus. You've already refused five million, and taking a few hundred or a thousand would be seen as insulting the Guo family. Consider asking for some preferential policies, which would be more appropriate. How about expanding your restaurant to Fengyuan?"

Fang Bin was delighted. Expanding the Fang family restaurant to Fengyuan, a big city, was something he had never dared to dream of. "That would be great, Brother Su."

"Uncle Su, that might not be possible." Fang Mingyuan frowned, "We will eventually come to Fengyuan, but it's too early now! We haven't even secured the market in Pingchuan County. Jumping to Fengyuan City without a solid foundation is risky. Besides, in Fengyuan City, apart from Second Uncle, we don't have any capable personnel. Little Uncle needs to focus on expanding the market in Pingchuan County. Who can help us in Fengyuan? How about you, Uncle Su, come and help me? If you're willing to step in, there's no problem!"

Su Ai Jun was taken aback. This kid was actually targeting him. He couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You're digging a corner in socialism! I'm at least a department head at the university, and you want me to go into business!"

"So what if I'm a department head? If I can't create value for society, even if I were the president of Fengyuan Jiaotong University, I wouldn't be as good as a successful businessman." Fang Mingyuan raised his head, "What's wrong with being a businessman? Businessmen can solve employment issues and create more jobs; they can accelerate the circulation of goods; and they can pay taxes to the state, supporting people like you, the department heads."

Su Ai Jun waved his hands, "I won't argue with you, you always win. In short, don't target me."

"Then, how about Aunt coming to help us? Aunt is also a university teacher, knowledgeable and experienced, and can help us with oversight." Fang Mingyuan persisted. He knew that Su Ai Jun's wife, Liu Lan, taught accounting and was a qualified financial professional. If the restaurant were to open in Fengyuan, the financial management couldn't be as sloppy as it was in Hai Zhuang Town, with Fang Bin in charge.

"About that..." Su Ai Jun didn't outright refuse. Fang Mingyuan was delighted, thinking that his conversation with Liu Lan last night might have worked!

We can't dig a corner in socialism, but can't we dig a corner in the Su family?

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