Chapter 391: A Great Opportunity to Make Big Money!

After hearing what Han Xinyan said, Shen Fei couldn’t help but laugh.

“So what do you think we should do? Should we do some positive things to improve our public image? Do you think people will praise us for that? How is that possible? Those netizens will still sit at their keyboards and accuse us of putting on a show and pretending to be kind-hearted. In the real world, they’re timid, but in the virtual world, they hit hard because what do they have to fear? If anything feels even slightly wrong to them, they’ll attack it. Look at all the people trending on social media—whether celebrities or ordinary people—who doesn’t get criticized?”

“Ah Yan, I know you’re speaking up for me. I don’t even need to look at the online comments to guess what they’re saying. It’s nothing more than disliking the way I act like a ‘rich upstart.’ But I have to admit, what I’m doing right now is indeed hard for others to understand. And honestly, I don’t need them to understand.”

“So, we don’t need to think about this nonsense at all. No matter what we do, if we have money, we’re in the wrong. Even if we do charity work, we’ll still get criticized. We just need to focus on doing our own thing.”

With that, Shen Fei smiled and rubbed Han Xinyan’s head.

“As long as you understand me, that’s enough. As for the others, they don’t matter. Besides, the harsher they criticize me now, the more they’ll be proven wrong in the future. Let them vent their frustrations for now.”

“I understand what you’re saying, but I just can’t stand them insulting you!” Han Xinyan said with frustration.

“Just ignore them,” Shen Fei said softly.

He understood Han Xinyan’s feelings.

“How can you remain so composed?” she asked, impressed.

No one understood Shen Fei’s character better than her. He was upright and couldn’t tolerate being slandered. Yet, in the face of malicious attacks, how could he remain so calm?

“Ah Yan, think about it. From the time I reformed, launched the Scar Healing Ointment, faced old scandals, and now with Xinyue Real Estate, haven’t I been subjected to enough public criticism?” Shen Fei said with a helpless smile.

Hearing this, Han Xinyan felt a pang of heartache.

“Yes, I know! I’m just worried that you’re not okay. Those public comments are too nasty.”

“This is no big deal! Ah Yan, if I didn’t have a strong heart, how could I build the business empire I have envisioned?” Shen Fei reassured her.

Before Han Xinyan could say more, Shen Fei changed the topic.

“Alright, let’s not talk about this. I’ll clean up the table. You go play with Yue Yue.”

“I’ll do it! You should rest!” Han Xinyan said with a smile, sensing the heaviness of the conversation.

“You’ve worked all day. Let me handle this,” Shen Fei said with a smile as he began clearing the dishes.

Han Xinyan didn’t argue further and went to spend time with Shen Jiayue.

—

As night deepened, after discovering that the game “Tianjue” was developed and launched by Shen Fei’s company, Han Xinyan downloaded it after putting Shen Jiayue to sleep.

She played late into the night.

By 2 a.m. the next day, around 7 to 8 hours after Shen Fei posted his video and Weibo promotion, “Tianjue” had seen its downloads multiply by over a thousand times.

More astonishing than the downloads was the number of active players.

At peak times, the player count had increased by 30% compared to before.

The Dragon Light Media team was stunned.

The servers barely held under the surge.

No one expected Shen Fei to personally promote the game.

Thanks to his promotion, “Tianjue” quickly became widely known and trended on social media again.

This marked the beginning of “Tianjue”’s golden era.

—

By early morning, the game’s reputation had skyrocketed, and downloads continued to surge like a booming stock.

Shen Fei, however, paid little attention to this until Ji Jiaming called him over.

—

Dragon Light Media Office.

“President Shen!”

Shen Fei entered the company, and the employees greeted him warmly. He nodded slightly and went directly to Ji Jiaming’s office.

Ji Jiaming was waiting excitedly.

“President Shen, you’re finally here!”

“What happened? Why the urgency?” Shen Fei asked.

“President Shen, it’s great news!”

Ji Jiaming handed Shen Fei a data report. It showed “Tianjue”’s performance since Shen Fei began promoting it.

“President Shen, these numbers are incredible! Since your promotion, ‘Tianjue’’s downloads have skyrocketed. The results are even better than hiring celebrities for endorsements!” Ji Jiaming said with excitement.

Shen Fei glanced at the report, his expression calm.

“So you called me here just to show me this report?”

Ji Jiaming froze. Huh?

Wasn’t this impressive enough?

Wasn’t “Tianjue”’s launch successful enough?

Why was President Shen so indifferent?

Shen Fei continued, “From the moment I posted on Weibo and promoted the game, I knew downloads would surge. Most of the people following me just want to watch me fail, but that doesn’t matter. Some of them will download the game just to criticize it.”

“But this data is slightly disappointing. I overestimated my influence. The user engagement levels are a result of your excellent development strategy. More people will download it later, so you don’t need to worry too much about this.”

Ji Jiaming was speechless for a moment, then laughed awkwardly.

“You’re right, President Shen. ‘Tianjue’’s launch numbers were terrible at first. But after your promotion, downloads soared!”

“Hmm. So you didn’t call me here just to talk about this data, did you?” Shen Fei smiled knowingly.

Caught off guard, Ji Jiaming scratched his head awkwardly.

“Yes, President Shen! Since ‘Tianjue’ started gaining traction, many companies have approached us… President Shen, this is a golden opportunity to make big money!”

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Chapter 392: Promoting to the Whole World?

“A great opportunity to make big money?” Shen Fei’s heart stirred, and he looked at Ji Jiaming with curiosity. “Go on!”

Although he asked this, he already understood that Ji Jiaming wasn’t just referring to the profits from the game itself. Otherwise, Ji Jiaming wouldn’t have urgently summoned him.

“Here’s the situation, President Shen! As soon as Tianjue became popular, many companies reached out to us—some called, others came directly to visit!” Ji Jiaming said excitedly.

Hearing this, Shen Fei immediately grasped what Ji Jiaming meant. “They want to put their brands into the game?”

“Yes! President Shen, that’s exactly it! Our game has a lot of customizable backgrounds and upgrade settings, and these companies have their eyes on those areas, hoping we can collaborate!” Ji Jiaming replied eagerly.

“Product placements in our game?” Shen Fei said with some amusement.

He wasn’t unfamiliar with this concept. In his previous life, after the Tianjue PC version was released, similar opportunities arose. However, it didn’t last long before being discontinued.

The reason was simple: too many ads significantly ruined the gaming experience. Frustrated players eventually abandoned the game in large numbers, leading to a steep decline in users.

Ji Jiaming hadn’t noticed any change in Shen Fei’s demeanor and continued enthusiastically, “President Shen, these brands are offering very generous deals! We can even negotiate for higher prices. Just from these placements alone, we could earn a huge amount annually!”

Hearing Ji Jiaming’s hopeful tone, Shen Fei calmly responded, “So you’re in favor of collaborating with them?”

“Yes, President Shen! I personally think this is doable!” Ji Jiaming said earnestly.

“I disagree,” Shen Fei cut off his vision bluntly. Seeing Ji Jiaming’s stunned expression, Shen Fei continued, “Sure, partnering with these brands could earn us a lot of money, but imagine this: if the game is plastered with ads, what about the players? If you were playing a game filled with ads everywhere, would you continue playing it?”

“Jiaming, I understand how you feel seeing your project succeed and wanting to profit from it. But you’re missing the bigger picture! What is the purpose of this game? It’s to use the mobile version to pave the way for our PC version. Our initial revenue model is already sufficient for company operations. You need to think about the long term, not just immediate gains!”

Shen Fei’s insights stemmed from the lessons of Tianjue’s development in his previous life. Back then, excessive advertising had driven away players, and removing those ads came at a heavy cost.

This lesson was clear: if the PC version suffered, the mobile version would inevitably follow.

Ji Jiaming was stunned by Shen Fei’s words. After a moment, he finally said with admiration, “President Shen, you’re right! I really wasn’t thinking clearly. Thank goodness I brought this up with you, or I would’ve made a catastrophic mistake!”

“It’s okay. The potential of our game is immense, but we’ll face many challenges too. Earning money is good, but it must not come at the cost of the gaming experience,” Shen Fei advised further.

“One more thing, Jiaming—don’t limit your vision to just the domestic market. Whether it’s the mobile or PC version, we should aim to promote this game worldwide! It may sound ambitious, even unrealistic, but it’s not impossible. If we succeed, this game won’t just be our pride, but the pride of all of China!”

Initially, Shen Fei hadn’t planned on bringing up this vision so soon. In his past life, Tianjue grew step by step, steadily building its reputation. His original plan was to follow the same path in this life, taking things gradually.

After all, Tianjue was still in its mobile phase, and they hadn’t fully captured the domestic market yet, let alone ventured into the international market.

However, seeing Ji Jiaming’s shortsighted enthusiasm, Shen Fei felt it necessary to guide him.

“Promote worldwide? President Shen, you mean global expansion?” Ji Jiaming’s eyes widened with disbelief.

“Yes, though it’s just an idea for now,” Shen Fei nodded. “Whether we can achieve it depends on the hard work of core members like you. Tianjue’s success relies on your efforts. But for now, let’s stay grounded and focus on what’s in front of us.”

Shen Fei stepped forward and patted Ji Jiaming’s shoulder. “I’m telling you this because I want you to remain calm. Don’t sacrifice long-term growth for short-term gains. If we have the chance to stand at the summit, why settle for the halfway view? Besides, if you need money, I’ll provide it. There’s no need to chase short-term profits. When Tianjue reaches its peak, you’ll see that today’s small gains aren’t that important.”

Shen Fei’s heartfelt guidance left Ji Jiaming both amazed and ashamed. Although they were close in age, Shen Fei’s words carried the weight and wisdom of a mentor. Compared to Shen Fei’s perspective, his earlier thoughts seemed naïve and immature.

“President Shen, I’ve been too shortsighted!” Ji Jiaming admitted, embarrassed.

“That’s normal. Everyone can get caught up in the moment sometimes,” Shen Fei reassured him. Then, with a smile, he asked, “But tell me, Jiaming, given how popular Tianjue is now, do you regret anything?”

“Not at all, President Shen!” Ji Jiaming said firmly. “If you hadn’t acquired us, Tianjue might never have been developed, and our team would’ve disbanded. The game only exists because of the funding you provided. And let’s be honest, if you hadn’t promoted it so aggressively, even if we launched the game, Tencent would’ve probably copied and eventually acquired us!”

Shen Fei didn’t immediately reply. He knew Ji Jiaming’s loyalty was unquestionable, proven in his past life.

After reaffirming his loyalty, Ji Jiaming’s expression suddenly grew serious. “President Shen, speaking of Tencent, there’s something I need to tell you. A friend of mine who works there told me about it at great risk…”

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Chapter 393: Is This Information Reliable?

“Hmm, has Tencent made a move?”

Hearing Ji Jiaming’s words, Shen Fei’s expression stiffened for a moment, but then he relaxed.

It wasn’t surprising.

“Yes! Our mobile game is so popular, and the download numbers are soaring. This has created a certain threat to Tencent’s mobile game products! Even though our mobile game is still in the early stages and our user base hasn’t developed much yet, Tencent has already seen us as a serious competitor! In fact, they’ve even downloaded our game and started analyzing it based on the content!”

Ji Jiaming succinctly described the situation.

Although Tencent had appeared arrogant in the public eye over the years, Ji Jiaming knew better. Tencent was actually much more cautious and strategic than they seemed. They kept a close eye on the major games in the app stores and were always vigilant. Whenever they identified a threat, they would immediately hold a meeting and analyze the game thoroughly.

Sometimes, they would even clone the game, or eventually acquire it. This was how Tencent had grown and become powerful.

Such a formidable opponent, could Ji Jiaming really ignore them?

Even though he had repeatedly assured Shen Fei that he wasn’t afraid of Tencent copying their game, even though he had already applied for patents on various aspects of the game, and even though he had been confident before… Now, hearing that Tencent had launched an attack on their mobile game, Ji Jiaming no longer felt the same confidence.

The main reason for his concern was that, over the years, whenever Tencent had been accused of copying or infringing, they had always won the lawsuits. Their legal department had numerous hidden connections and had managed to secure victories every time.

If Tencent really attacked them, could they withstand it? Ji Jiaming wasn’t sure, and his confidence had wavered.

“Jiaming, didn’t you promise me before that you were confident? Aren’t you confident now? Are you scared that Tencent will just copy our mobile game?” Shen Fei, noticing Ji Jiaming’s concerns, smiled lightly.

“President Shen, well, last time I was confident. After all, the evidence is in our favor, and we should be in an invincible position. But Tencent is a company that built itself on copying, how can I not be worried? In the gaming industry, Tencent doesn’t mind new games coming out, but once something threatens them, they immediately take action! They eliminate any potential competitors as soon as they spot them!” Ji Jiaming furrowed his brow.

“Jiaming, you’re overthinking it!”

Shen Fei’s voice turned serious.

“Didn’t you say before that even if they copy us, they’ll never get it right? They won’t be able to capture the essence of our game! And when that happens, they won’t be able to crush us—in fact, it might highlight just how amazing we really are! Of course, if they have the audacity to copy our entire game, I’ll make sure that their dominant position in the industry disappears. You just focus on developing the PC version. I’ll handle the rest!”

Ji Jiaming suddenly felt a deep respect for Shen Fei. He laughed lightly, brushing aside his worries.

“President Shen, I trust you!”

“But can we really beat Tencent?”

Shen Fei smiled lightly.

“Of course we can!”

The two exchanged a knowing look, and the meaning was clear.

Ji Jiaming relaxed. He understood that his boss, Shen Fei, was far more capable than he appeared.

“President Shen, do you want to visit the finance department or other departments?” Ji Jiaming asked with a light smile.

“No need. I trust you to manage the company!” Shen Fei shook his head slightly, then gave a few more instructions before leaving.

As Shen Fei’s car disappeared into the distance, Ji Jiaming looked after it with admiration.

At the same time, in the Middle East…

The international situation had been tense not long ago, as the U.S. had announced its intention to attack the region.

Everyone was waiting for developments, but then, nothing happened. People shrugged it off, thinking it would just be another empty threat.

But then, a few shells were suddenly launched over the Middle East.

This shocked the entire world.

The news spread like wildfire.

Those few shells didn’t just strike the Middle East; they reverberated around the globe.

Shen Fei was still on his way home when the news broke.

Reports about the U.S. and the Middle East were flooding the internet.

At the same time, in the office of the General Manager at Zhongtai Commerce…

“Damn! What is this?”

The usually composed Hu Yuantai was suddenly agitated, even cursing.

The message he had received from WeChat was so shocking that he couldn’t maintain his usual calm demeanor.

“Is this news reliable?” Hu Yuantai gasped.

“Of course it’s reliable! Hu Shao, according to internal sources, a certain officer in the Middle East has already been killed in the explosion! If this news is true, then the conflict between the U.S. and the Middle East will only intensify! The price of international crude oil will skyrocket—maybe even reaching a hundred dollars per barrel!”

“Got it,” Hu Yuantai said, his face darkening. His excitement was barely contained.

“Hu Shao, if there are any changes, I’ll report to you immediately! But from the current trend, many big capital players have already started investing in international crude oil! The price of oil has already begun to rise!”

Hu Yuantai froze for a moment.

One hundred billion.

He and Jiang Tiancheng trusted Shen Fei completely.

After hearing Shen Fei’s words, they had immediately invested one hundred billion in international crude oil, which had been priced at just over thirty dollars per barrel.

If the price really rises to a hundred dollars or more, they would stand to earn more than one hundred billion.

And all of this had happened in just two or three days!

If the U.S. continues its attacks, the price of oil will definitely rise even more.

If Brother Fei’s prediction is right again, his intuition is almost godlike!

After all, even though most of the big players knew about this, they hadn’t taken any action—they were just watching.

The U.S. was too unpredictable.

And over the past few days, there had been no major developments in the Middle East, leading many to lose hope. They began preparing to buy the dip…

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Chapter 394: What Are You Trying to Say?

Hu Yuantai also agreed with this viewpoint.

Especially after waiting for two days, the U.S. had not taken any concrete actions in the Middle East.

If it weren’t for Shen Fei not having spoken yet, Hu Yuantai would have probably, like everyone else, started making moves to buy the dip.

After all, if there was truly a conflict, the price of international crude oil would rise. But if not, it would fall.

With one hundred billion invested, even a small dip would result in a loss of several billion for him.

Even though Hu Yuantai was an experienced player in the stock market, he didn’t have the courage to bear such a loss.

But because of Shen Fei, he refrained from making the reverse move.

And then, when everyone else was pessimistic, the crazy U.S. actually made a move, launching several bombs into the Middle East, triggering a massive conflict.

What no one had predicted, Shen Fei had foreseen, and with such certainty.

In disbelief, Hu Yuantai even wondered if Shen Fei had connections with officials from the U.S. government, because who could have predicted such a sudden attack?

His thoughts were growing more and more scattered when a sudden phone call interrupted his train of thought.

“Yuantai, do you know? Brother Fei is amazing! The U.S. really attacked the Middle East! This is incredible! Brother Fei is truly a genius!” Jiang Tiancheng said excitedly.

“Yes, I saw the news too.” Hu Yuantai replied calmly.

Though his initial reaction was not much different from Jiang Tiancheng’s.

“This is another big money-making move! A guaranteed high-profit project! Although this is typical of Brother Fei’s operations, it’s still a huge surprise!”

Jiang Tiancheng controlled his emotions with a few deep breaths before continuing,

“Yuantai, do you think we’ll reach that 60% profit?”

“Definitely! It might even rise higher than what Brother Fei predicted! It might even go up to a hundred dollars per barrel!” Hu Yuantai said seriously.

This response shocked Jiang Tiancheng again.

“What? A hundred dollars per barrel?”

Jiang Tiancheng was stunned.

The last time they shorted Tesi Wax with a 60x leverage, their capital was only 5 billion, and they made about 10 billion!

But this time, they invested 10 billion, and if it rises 60% like Brother Fei said, he wouldn’t make as much as last time!

However, if it goes up to 100 dollars per barrel, as Yuantai predicted, he could make several times more than last time!

This made him both amazed and numb.

After all, these short-term profits and opportunities for quick money were not unfamiliar to him, having experienced them several times with Shen Fei.

Each time, the results astonished him, and his account balance skyrocketed.

The rapid increase in wealth had caused Jiang Tiancheng’s net worth to rise from billions to hundreds of billions in just half a year.

At that moment, he couldn’t help but feel incredibly grateful.

It was truly an honor for the Jiang family to follow Shen Fei!

Without Shen Fei, he would still be stuck managing Chengyou Technology, working tirelessly every year for only a few million in profits.

He probably wouldn’t even have 5 billion in liquid assets after a lifetime of hard work.

No matter how much Jiang Tiancheng thought about it, he couldn’t have imagined that meeting Shen Fei and becoming friends with him was truly the Jiang family’s greatest fortune.

Had they not met Shen Fei, not only would Chengyou Technology be gone, but the entire Jiang family would be ruined.

In the past life, the elder Jiang Anbang had already been gravely ill, and his life was nearly over.

As for Jiang Tiancheng and Jiang Shengcai, they had been arrested and imprisoned.

Despite the fact that Jiang Anbang had numerous connections and was highly respected in the Shenzhen stock market, he couldn’t protect the Jiang family or his son from multiple criminal charges.

As for Hu Yuantai, Jiang Tiancheng’s close friend, he was also too preoccupied with his own problems to pay attention to Jiang Tiancheng at that time, let alone help him.

But all of that was in the past.

Shen Fei would never bring it up.

In the midst of Jiang Tiancheng’s astonishment, Hu Yuantai confirmed,

“Yes! But right now, we still need to watch how the conflict between the Middle East and the U.S. unfolds. If the Middle East retaliates, the price of international crude oil will definitely rise. From what I know, a Middle Eastern officer has already lost his life due to the airstrike. If that’s true, the Middle East will not tolerate this kind of aggression from the U.S.! Once they retaliate, the two countries will be in full-scale conflict. At that point, oil will definitely become a valuable international commodity. Reaching a hundred dollars per barrel shouldn’t be too hard.”

While Hu Yuantai’s tone was steady, his expression was one of excitement.

When this was first discussed, Shen Fei had only predicted a 60% increase. If it really reaches a hundred dollars per barrel, Shen Fei’s prediction would be off.

But of course, if Shen Fei was always right, that would be almost supernatural.

“Wait a minute, didn’t Brother Fei only predict a 60% increase?”

Jiang Tiancheng frowned as he recalled what Shen Fei had said at the bar that night.

“Brother Fei said that was just his guess! He probably only mentioned it casually. As for the details, he didn’t know! After all, the news about the Middle Eastern officer dying only came out today. This is a very different situation from a typical international conflict!” Hu Yuantai explained.

Jiang Tiancheng nodded slightly, as if he understood, but still seemed uncertain.

“Anyway, for now, let’s just wait for Brother Fei’s update!”

Without any independent thought, Jiang Tiancheng was still completely loyal and enthusiastic about what Shen Fei said.

“Yes! But based on the current trend, Brother Fei will definitely not be interested in just a 60% increase!” Hu Yuantai laughed.

“Are you saying that Brother Fei would want us to pull out at 60%?”

Jiang Tiancheng said, half-joking.

This question caught Hu Yuantai off guard.

He was speechless and simply replied, “We’ll see what happens.”

After discussing this, Jiang Tiancheng changed the topic and asked,

“Have you heard about the mobile game ‘Tianjue’ that’s been really popular recently?”

“Of course, Brother Fei has been promoting it actively, and that’s created a lot of buzz! How could I not know? But honestly, the game has a really high level of immersion when you play it!” Hu Yuantai praised.

“Then guess who’s behind this mobile game?” Jiang Tiancheng said mysteriously.

Hearing this, Hu Yuantai immediately thought of someone.

“You’re not telling me the boss behind it is Brother Fei, are you?”

“You’re really smart! How else could Brother Fei be promoting this game? Even if it’s a fun game, there’s no way he would promote it for no reason! Unfortunately, Brother Fei bought it a few months ago!” Jiang Tiancheng said with some regret.

This made Hu Yuantai furrow his brow.

“What are you trying to say?”

“It’s nothing! This mobile game is so popular right now, and it was acquired by Brother Fei’s company. Do you think Tencent, as the dominant force in the gaming industry, will just sit back and watch this game become popular? Heh, with Brother Fei’s personality, I think Tencent is in trouble this time!”

Jiang Tiancheng said with a somewhat gloating tone.

“Such a pity! If we had been involved when it was acquired, we could have a lot more to brag about when we eventually beat Tencent!”

“…” Hu Yuantai was completely speechless!

—————- END —————-

Chapter 395: Do You Still Think You Can Adapt?

The development of the international situation in the Middle East quickly made headlines and trended worldwide.

Shen Fei was aware of it.

However, since this event had already occurred in his previous life, seeing it unfold again left him unfazed.

Although he had invested 32 billion yuan, it was about to rise to 50 billion.

He enjoyed a brief period of calm.

That night, after dinner, Shen Fei turned on the international news broadcast.

The situation between the Ugly Country and the Middle East was being covered live on TV.

The soldier who tragically lost his life in the airstrike was also mentioned by the media.

Many Middle Eastern citizens expressed their anger at the actions of the Ugly Country.

This international conflict, which was being watched by the entire world, began with a few bombs, triggering a huge escalation.

Compared to the situation in the Middle East, the capital tycoons were more concerned with the price of international oil.

Shen Fei remained calm.

Meanwhile, Han Xinyan, who was watching the news, furrowed her brows.

No matter how much she tried to imagine, she couldn’t fathom how her husband could be connected to the Middle Eastern conflict on TV.

And this conflict would make Shen Fei a fortune of 18 billion yuan.

“Shen Fei, why is the Ugly Country causing trouble everywhere? One moment they’re attacking this country, the next they’re attacking that one! They don’t achieve anything, and in the process, people from other countries are losing everything!” Han Xinyan said loudly.

“Heh, you’re such a little housekeeper, always worrying about everything!” Shen Fei said with a faint smile as he continued, “Do you think the Ugly Country’s behavior makes them sound like bandit leaders? They’ll do anything bad, and as for other countries’ people losing their homes and lives, do they care? Of course not! They only care about their own interests! As soon as they see something good in another country, they want to steal it. Isn’t this the Ugly Country’s usual style?”

Han Xinyan nodded in agreement after hearing Shen Fei’s words, “You’re right! But why is the Ugly Country attacking the Middle East? If they really want to fight, I don’t think they can win.”

As for this…

Shen Fei replied that even with his rebirth, he still couldn’t understand why this conflict was happening.

Not just him—probably the whole world couldn’t understand it either.

Maybe it was because the Ugly Country was too insane.

As for attacking the Middle East, what else could it be for? Of course, it was for international oil! After all, oil equals money!

Moreover, given the current trend, with the Ugly Country’s fierce attack, everyone thought that something big was going to happen between these two countries.

But then, the Ugly Country backed down, finding some unknown excuse, and withdrew with its tail between its legs.

Who could understand this behavior?

Wasn’t this just pure stupidity?

“Who cares? The Ugly Country never plays by the rules!” Shen Fei laughed helplessly.

“Then how long do you think this war will last? There’s so much suffering everywhere, it’s unbearable to watch!” Han Xinyan sighed.

“Don’t worry, it won’t be too big a deal…”

Just as Shen Fei was about to explain to Han Xinyan, he heard a sudden phone call ringing.

“Hmm? Why is Li Xin calling me?”

He pulled out his phone and, upon seeing the name on the caller ID, Shen Fei froze.

Since his business failed and he had been lost in a daze, Han Lixin hadn’t called him once. Even when he arranged for Li Xin to follow Ji Lu, the founder of ‘Life Skewers,’ to learn, Li Xin didn’t call either.

Typically, anything related to Han Lixin had been communicated to him through Ji Lu.

“Why are you just standing there? He’s calling you, quickly pick up!” Han Xinyan urged.

“Ah? Okay, okay!”

Shen Fei quickly pressed the answer button.

“Uh…”

Although Shen Fei had already changed his ways, Han Lixin still couldn’t address him as “Brother-in-law” as he used to.

After a pause, Han Lixin could only call out, “President Shen!”

“Hmm? Is there something you need to discuss by calling me now?”

Shen Fei understood Han Lixin’s awkwardness, but he didn’t mind.

“It’s just… I wanted to report my recent learning situation to you… Otherwise, I feel uncomfortable!” Han Lixin said, sounding a bit embarrassed.

Seeing Han Lixin’s demeanor, Shen Fei understood right away.

This phone call wasn’t necessarily something Han Lixin wanted to make himself.

The reason he called probably had something to do with Han Lixin’s soon-to-be fiancée, Ren Xiaomin.

Otherwise, given Han Lixin’s personality, he wouldn’t have contacted Shen Fei unless it was something very important.

Even if it was a big deal, if Han Xinyan was around, he would tell her first and let her pass the message on to Shen Fei.

Since Han Lixin said it like this, Shen Fei didn’t press further.

He smiled lightly and said, “Alright, tell me what you’ve learned from Ji Lu these days. Are you adjusting well?”

Even though Shen Fei already knew all about Han Lixin’s progress from Ji Lu, he still chose to ask, just to show his concern and strengthen the bond with Han Lixin.

“Yes, Ji Lu has been really good to me. He shares everything he knows and doesn’t keep anything from me! Whenever I don’t understand something, I ask him, and he answers me right away! In just these thirty days, I feel like I’ve learned more than in the past few years at my previous company!” Han Lixin replied honestly.

“Mm, that’s Ji Lu’s sense of responsibility! As long as you’re learning, that’s good!” Shen Fei said.

“Thank you, President Shen…” Han Lixin hesitated before saying.

“You’re welcome!”

Shen Fei understood the meaning behind Han Lixin’s thanks and was quite pleased.

“We’re family, no need for formalities!” he added.

“Okay!”

This time, Han Lixin didn’t argue but paused before continuing, “President Shen, as for our store planning, we’ve already opened stores in five top-tier cities and several first-tier cities. In each city, there are two stores in the north and south. The contracts are signed, and we’re just waiting for the renovations to start!”

“Mm, that’s pretty fast! Good job! Tell Ji Lu, don’t skimp on the renovations! Get it done as soon as possible!” Shen Fei instructed.

“Got it! I’ll tell Ji Lu!” Han Lixin replied.

After they finished discussing this, the two fell into a long silence.

“Uh, why don’t you talk to your sister for a bit?” Shen Fei suggested.

“Let’s skip that for now!” Han Lixin said awkwardly.

“Alright, whenever you’re free, bring Xiaomin over. Yueyue said she misses you!” Shen Fei said with a smile.

Little did he know, when Han Lixin heard the name “Shen Jiayue,” he suddenly became more affectionate.

“Is Yueyue asleep?”

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei immediately understood Han Lixin’s meaning.

“Yueyue, come here! Uncle wants to talk to you for a moment!”

Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately ran over, shouting, “Uncle! Yueyue misses you!”

She took the phone, glanced at Meng Fan and Han Xinyan, then ran back to her room with the phone in her hand.

Shen Fei and Han Xinyan watched this with a helpless expression.