Chapter 346: Stop the Investigation!

There were more than 30 billion in Shen Fei’s account…

There are many wealthy people in Huaguo, but having over 20 billion in activity funds in one’s account is extremely rare.

However, just a few months ago, Shen Fei was a person with debts, unable to even afford rent or food, relying on his wife, and would even hit her when things didn’t go well. He was considered bottom-tier trash.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he was scum.

But this scum had, in just a few months, made an incredible comeback.

His savings now exceeded 30 billion.

Could all of this possibly be true?

Though Shen Fei’s main business, the scar-healing ointment, was currently booming and would likely make him the richest man in Huaguo in the future, these things were all in the future, not the present.

As for the scar-healing ointment, it sold less than 100,000 bottles a day, with daily sales in the tens of millions, which couldn’t possibly generate so much money for Shen Fei.

“You bunch of idiots! Are you just going through the motions every day? His account has more than 30 billion! Didn’t you notice when that money came in? Didn’t the system give any warning? How is that possible?”

After hearing this, Zhou Chenggong, the minister, scolded fiercely.

The employees immediately fell silent.

Before they could explain, Minister Zhou continued,

“Tell me, what did you find out? Where did this money come from?”

“Minister, we did notice the anomaly, but Deputy Director Jiang stopped us. He said the source of Shen Fei’s money was legitimate and told us not to worry too much… so we didn’t continue pursuing it. Also, before this, all of Shen Fei’s major transactions could be traced back and they were legitimate. Some came from Qian Kun Group, and some were from the stock market—there were no issues, so we relaxed our vigilance!”

The person speaking was a young woman. After a pause, she continued,

“The only strange thing was that not long ago, he withdrew 1.2 billion from his account. A few days later, over 30 billion came in! We really noticed the anomaly then! But Deputy Director Jiang told us not to worry, and what could we do…”

Her voice grew softer, but the meaning was clear.

Deputy Director Jiang was the deputy governor of Huayang Bank.

When the deputy governor spoke, how could they dare to disobey?

“Huh? Deputy Director Jiang? He told you not to investigate? And said the money’s source is normal?”

Hearing this, Zhou Chenggong was completely stunned.

What was going on here? Why did Deputy Director Jiang say that?

Could it be that Jiang was involved in this?

For a moment, as the head of the Anti-Blackmail Department, Zhou Chenggong’s expression became extremely serious.

Normally, he trusted Deputy Director Jiang’s judgment.

Moreover, Jiang was a good son-in-law of the Hu family. How could he be involved in something like this?

But now, what exactly was Jiang’s meaning?

Just as Minister Zhou was trying to make sense of it, the phone in the office rang suddenly.

Zhou Chenggong was startled, then answered the phone.

“Something wrong? Go ahead!”

“Old Zhou, why so angry?”

“Huh? Deputy Director Jiang? Hello, Deputy Director Jiang!”

After recognizing who it was, Zhou Chenggong immediately switched to a respectful tone.

“I heard you’re investigating Shen Fei’s funds and suspecting money laundering?” Zhou Chenggong asked, puzzled.

“Minister Jiang, I… you…”

Zhou Chenggong was at a loss for how to respond.

“Old Zhou, I understand. There must be a lot of people calling in to report Shen Fei now, and as the head of the Anti-Blackmail Department, I can see you’re in a tough spot!”

Jiang Shilun spoke earnestly,

“But the funds in Shen Fei’s account were all acquired through legitimate means! If we investigate the source of those funds, it will cause unnecessary trouble for our country! So, Old Zhou, stop the investigation!”

“Deputy Director Jiang, you’re putting me in a really difficult position! There are already so many speculations about Shen Fei’s sources of funds!” Zhou Chenggong sighed helplessly.

Jiang Shilun paused for a moment, then continued,

“Let’s do this: record what I’m about to say. Old Zhou, do you know where those 30 billion came from? Not long ago, when Shen Fei shorted Tesla Wax, he made that 30 billion!”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chenggong was frozen in place.

He suddenly recalled the period when Tesla Wax’s stock price plummeted.

After that, there were rumors that a stock god from Huaguo had shorted Tesla Wax with just 500 million.

Although there was no further news, Zhou Chenggong always felt that something was off.

Now, hearing this from Deputy Director Jiang, Zhou Chenggong was caught off guard!

So, Shen Fei had withdrawn 1.2 billion from his account to short Tesla Wax?

Then the 30 billion that came in afterward was the profit from closing the short?

In an instant, Zhou Chenggong’s breath quickened.

He remembered hearing a rumor during that time about a Huaguo stock god who had shorted Tesla Wax not just with 500 million, but also using 60x leverage!

To put it simply, Shen Fei’s 1.2 billion, amplified by leverage, had earned him over 30 billion?

So, Shen Fei’s funds had come from the stock market?

And the rumored stock god from Huaguo was actually Shen Fei?

“Old Zhou, if you don’t believe what I’m saying, just pull up the details of Shen Fei’s transactions! I can only say, this is something you have to handle yourself! Don’t let anyone else find out! If it gets out that Shen Fei is that Huaguo stock god and it spreads abroad, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble!”

Jiang Shilun cautioned.

Zhou Chenggong hurriedly responded,

“Okay, Deputy Director Jiang, I know what to do!”

After hanging up, Zhou Chenggong still couldn’t believe it.

No matter how he looked at it, it all seemed too bizarre.

The person who used hundreds of millions, along with 60x leverage, to short Tesla Wax, was the same person who, just a few months ago, had nothing?

The two things seemed completely unrelated.

“Minister?”

Seeing that the minister hadn’t moved after the phone call, the employee asked in confusion.

The employee was holding the transaction details of Shen Fei’s account over the past month.

“Let me see that!” Zhou Chenggong waved.

The employee quickly handed it over.

He flipped to the section detailing Shen Fei’s major account changes, and Zhou Chenggong froze.

The timeline matched perfectly, and the amount was exactly right!

“This matter ends here! You guys don’t need to worry about it!” Zhou Chenggong said in a low voice.

At the same time.

Shen Fei received a call from Han Xinyan.

“Shen Fei, Secretary Yu’s daughter-in-law, Zheng Li, called me and said she wants to have dinner with us!”

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei paused his task of peeling onions.

“Ah, I’ve made a whole table of dishes you and Yueyue like… How about we invite them over to our place?”

“Let me ask and see what they think.”

—————- END —————-

Chapter 347: The Purpose of the Dinner!

After Han Xinyan hung up the phone, Shen Fei smirked.

“A university professor and a research institute researcher! These two people coming to us voluntarily, their motives aren’t that simple!”

To be honest, he didn’t believe that the couple only wanted to have dinner with them.

It wasn’t that he was overthinking things.

It was just that, since the brief encounter at the Weideli kindergarten months ago, he hadn’t had any further interaction with the Yu family.

The casual conversation at the kindergarten seemed like a scene from a dream.

They had exchanged business cards but never kept in touch, not even adding each other on WeChat.

Although Yu Guotu, the secretary, had acted as a bridge between them, making the Yu and Wei couple seem very friendly towards him, in reality, this superficial friendliness didn’t serve much purpose.

Given this background, the invitation to dinner from the Yu and Wei couple was a bit suspicious.

Although Shen Fei had these doubts, he furrowed his brows again.

The key issue was that Yu Huwei, the son of Secretary Yu, was a name he was very familiar with.

He racked his brain but couldn’t recall anything specific about Yu Huwei.

In the end, he decided to give up.

As nightfall approached, the cold wind blowing in from the balcony made the winter chill even more tangible.

At six o’clock in the evening, the aroma of the six dishes and two soups filled the house!

Just after Shen Fei finished washing his hands, the sound of the door unlocking was heard.

Han Xinyan, Shen Jiayue, and the Yu and Wei couple entered with Yu Haoxuan.

“Haoxuan brother, you have to perform later! I told my mom and dad that you’re amazing!” Shen Jiayue immediately said upon entering the living room.

“Alright! Jiayue, I have to correct you, I’m not that amazing! I’ve only passed level seven in violin!” Yu Haoxuan said seriously.

“My mom said there’s a little girl who passed level nine at the age of five! She’s the youngest in the world to pass that! I only passed level seven at six, so I’m not that amazing!”

His mature-sounding words left both Shen Fei and Han Xinyan stunned.

Yu Haoxuan was only six years old.

He had already passed level seven in violin?

Moreover, such humble words were coming from a child?

After being surprised, Shen Fei suddenly remembered that in his past life, there was a renowned music artist named Yu Haoxuan.

Violin…

Yu Haoxuan…

Could the Yu Haoxuan from his past life, who was praised by both domestic and international artists, hailed as a national treasure violinist, globally recognized, and a violinist whose works were hard to come by, be the same Yu Haoxuan standing before them now, the grandson of Secretary Yu?

For a moment, Shen Fei’s heart skipped a beat.

If these two children hadn’t said this, he wouldn’t have been able to connect the accomplished Yu Haoxuan from his past life with the child standing before him.

Even though Jiayue had praised Yu Haoxuan’s violin skills in front of him and Han Xinyan multiple times, he never expected that this Yu Haoxuan was the same person as the one in his past life, nor did he realize that the famous violinist was Secretary Yu’s grandson.

After all, in his past life, aside from managing his company, he only heard about such matters.

“Li Li, your Haoxuan has already passed the violin level seven?” Han Xinyan asked in surprise.

“Yes, he took the test not long ago! The kid really likes playing the violin and is quite good at it. I discussed it with Lao Yu, and we decided to let him learn. We didn’t expect him to be this talented!” Zheng Li said, showing some pride.

“At this rate, he’s going to be something special in the future!” Han Xinyan said, marveling.

“Who knows about the future, I just hope he grows up healthy and safe!” Zheng Li responded.

At this moment, Shen Fei, who had been silent, suddenly interrupted.

“Researcher Yu, Professor Zheng, the meal is ready. Let’s eat!”

“Mr. Shen, don’t call us that, it sounds too formal! We came to your home to have dinner, so that means we’re already friends. Don’t be so distant!” Yu Huwei immediately said with a smile.

“Researcher Yu, since you say that, why are you still calling me Mr. Shen?” Shen Fei laughed in return.

“Hahaha, yes, yes, yes! Alright, how about this? Zheng Li and I are older than you and Xiao Han, so you can just call us ‘brother’ or ‘sister’! But Mr. Shen is still fine, it’s easier to say!”

Though he was in his forties, Yu Huwei didn’t have any of the stubborn attitude typical of academic researchers.

“Alright! This isn’t important! The important thing is to eat first! Otherwise, the food will get cold!” Shen Fei said.

After washing their hands, the six of them sat around the table, chatting and laughing.

“This food smells amazing! We’re in for a treat tonight! My dad always says Mr. Shen’s cooking is great! Just from the smell, I know he wasn’t exaggerating!” Yu Huwei said, deeply inhaling the fragrant air.

“Brother Wei, you’re just being polite! Secretary Yu is too kind, my cooking is just regular home cooking!” Shen Fei smiled, then urged everyone to start eating.

“Alright, we won’t hold back! We’re lucky that the timing worked out tonight, or we would have missed it!”

As soon as Yu Huwei finished speaking, everyone started eating, continuously praising Shen Fei’s cooking.

As for other topics, neither Yu Huwei nor Zheng Li brought them up, and Shen Fei didn’t ask either.

Even though he was aware that the couple definitely had other intentions for this dinner, he didn’t want to probe when they hadn’t brought it up themselves.

Shen Fei’s calm demeanor left the Yu and Wei couple a little surprised.

After all, the Shen Fei they knew from online rumors was a nouveau riche who wasted money recklessly.

But after meeting him today, they realized he wasn’t at all like the rumors.

Indeed!

Otherwise, how could their father, the top leader in the Shenzhen stock market, continuously praise him?

“Dad, Mom, Uncle Shen’s cooking is so delicious! I want to eat it again. Can we come more often?” After finishing, Yu Haoxuan elegantly wiped his mouth and said.

“Of course! As long as Haoxuan wants to eat, we can come anytime!” Han Xinyan smiled.

Zheng Li smiled slightly.

“Haoxuan, your dad and mom, and Uncle Shen and Aunt Han need to talk for a bit. Why don’t you take your sister and go play for a while?”

Yu Haoxuan nodded seriously and led Shen Jiayue into the guest room.

The atmosphere at the dinner table grew a little more serious.

“Mr. Shen, you must know, our purpose for coming tonight isn’t just to have dinner, right?” Yu Huwei said directly.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 348: A Situation Where Wolves Are Many and Meat Is Few!

Hearing this, Shen Fei slowly put down his chopsticks.

“Brother Wei, Sister Li, I’m listening.”

“Mr. Shen, I came tonight because I have something to discuss with you!” Yu Huwei said directly.

“Something? What could it be that you would come to me?” Shen Fei asked in surprise.

“Mr. Shen, we barely got a chance to meet last time, so we don’t really know each other well. I’m a researcher at the Shenzhen branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the research we do here mainly focuses on chip development and research!” Yu Huwei said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei immediately sat up straighter.

Chip research and development!

Shenzhen branch research institute!

And Yu Huwei…

When these three things came together, the familiar feeling grew stronger.

He decided to put his doubts aside for the moment.

“And then?” Shen Fei asked calmly.

“Then, Mr. Shen, I heard that you acquired a company in Beijing that’s also in this field!” Yu Huwei paused, then continued.

“Since that’s the case, as a researcher passionate about semiconductors and as someone who wants to contribute to the semiconductor industry in our country, I deeply respect your actions, Mr. Shen! After all, only those who are truly involved in this field understand how difficult the development is, especially in terms of funding. While the government supports it, without the backing of companies, it’s still hard.”

“But semiconductor research can’t yield immediate results like other fields. The feedback takes time, and that time is unpredictable! Many companies can’t see the hope for the future, which is why fewer and fewer companies are willing to invest. This has made it increasingly difficult for research institutes to operate…” Yu Huwei continued.

Before he could finish, Shen Fei furrowed his brow and interrupted.

“So, Brother Wei is suggesting that I directly acquire the companies that have worked with you?” Shen Fei asked.

“No, no, Mr. Shen, you’ve misunderstood!” Yu Huwei quickly clarified.

“Then please continue, Brother Wei,” Shen Fei said.

“Yes! As I said earlier, I do have a request of you, Mr. Shen! I’m here representing the Shenzhen research institute, hoping to collaborate with your company, Xinyue Technology! However, let me be clear, once we start developing chips, the profits will multiply! Before coming to you, we’ve already approached large companies like Huawei and Xiaomi, but they all have their own research institutes…” Yu Huwei hesitated and glanced at Shen Fei.

“Mr. Shen, since you’ve already entered the semiconductor industry, sooner or later, you will have to step into the chip field. Since that’s the case, it might be a good idea to do it sooner, grab a piece of the pie. What do you think about collaborating with our research institute?” Yu Huwei asked.

“But… doesn’t your institute have national support? Why do you need to collaborate with companies for development?” Shen Fei asked, confused.

“Mr. Shen, this is the reality for most research institutes now! The government does indeed place great importance on semiconductor development and provides support, but when it comes to approving research funds, it’s a situation where wolves are many and meat is few!”

As Yu Huwei spoke, a bitter smile flashed across his face.

“The semiconductor field is in high demand these days. Once research is successful, not only will it lead to fame, but the salary and job opportunities will also increase significantly! So, many research institutes want a piece of the action, which means more and more people are joining in. As a result, the funds distributed by the government are spread thinner and thinner! Now, whenever a new project starts, research institutes have to find companies for business cooperation. The government is aware of this situation and has allowed these collaborative demands to persist! We’ve had collaborations with several companies before, but because there were no results, they gave up after a while!”

“So, you’re pinning your hopes on me?” Shen Fei said with a smirk.

“Yes! Your appearance has given our research institute hope! Just by seeing that you, Mr. Shen, dared to invest 600 million into the semiconductor industry, we can tell that you have great confidence in the future development of semiconductors! If not, why would we come to you?” Yu Huwei said without hesitation.

Hearing this, Shen Fei narrowed his eyes.

He had considered collaborating with the Shenzhen research institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

But it was just a fleeting thought!

He was waiting, waiting for a plan for chip development to emerge.

That plan was “Mi Su”!

In his past life, after the introduction of lithography machines, the “Mi Su” chip was rapidly developed, which instantly elevated China’s semiconductor technology, making it a technological powerhouse.

Such an opportunity, Shen Fei could not let it slip away.

The reason he hadn’t made any moves yet was because he wanted to wait a bit, visit Beijing, and talk with Hu Fei’er to see if he could draw out some information related to “Mi Su” from the chip development discussion.

After all, based on the trajectory of events in his past life, “Mi Su” was already in development by this time, but he wasn’t sure which research institute was working on it.

Moreover, when “Mi Su” was developed, it went through several setbacks, and the success almost got destroyed.

So, Shen Fei hoped to gather information related to “Mi Su” before it followed the same path as in his past life.

But he hadn’t expected that by voicing his plan, the Shenzhen research institute would come to him.

After a long silence, Yu Huwei began to feel nervous.

He took a stack of documents from his bag and handed them to Shen Fei.

“Mr. Shen, you can take a look at this. It’s a project the research institute is about to start. If you’re interested in investing, that would be great, but if not, it’s fine! However, I hope that after you review this document, you destroy it. Although it’s not a highly confidential project, if it gets out, it could cause some problems for the research institute!” Yu Huwei said in a loud voice.

Shen Fei took the documents but didn’t immediately go through them. Instead, he placed them on the table and looked at Yu Huwei.

“Alright! I’ll review it later.”

“Yes, that’s fine! This is just what the institute leaders wanted me to convey! If Mr. Shen is interested, I’ll be very happy to see that! Research funding is the most urgent issue we’re facing, and without funding, the progress of our projects will be delayed further!” Yu Huwei said.

Shen Fei nodded and suddenly asked,

“Does Secretary Yu know about this?”

“Yes, if it weren’t for my dad’s approval, I wouldn’t have dared to come here!” Yu Huwei said with a bitter smile.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 349: The Misu Chip!

Hearing that this matter had the approval of Secretary Yu, the conversation surrounding the collaboration slowly faded.

The topic shifted back to casual family matters.

The night deepened.

After Yu Haoxuan played a basic violin piece, “Butterfly Lovers,” the Yu family trio finally left the Shen residence.

“Shen Fei, what do you plan to do about the chip project Yu Hewei mentioned?”

Han Xinyan asked softly.

“Hm? Don’t ask me first—what do you think?” Shen Fei countered.

“What do I think? My opinion doesn’t matter! The key issue is that there’s already too much buzz about you online. First, you spent 600 million acquiring a near-bankrupt semiconductor company. Then Xinyue Real Estate spent 7 billion to secure the rights to Luohu Mountain! And that’s just the news that’s come out. There’s still Life on a String and the Scar Healing Ointment. Look at how many industries you’re dipping into! The sheer volume of funds alone has made people jealous, and some are starting to question the origins of your money. I’ve even heard that people are calling the anti-corruption bureau in the capital!”

Once she began, Han Xinyan’s words poured out like water from a dam.

“Shen Fei, you’re moving too fast! The Scar Healing Ointment only launched a few months ago, and now you’re in at least three different fields. If this keeps spreading, it’s only going to make the controversies surrounding us worse. All these high-profile moves—how can outsiders not get jealous? The way things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if the capital’s headquarters are already investigating your funding sources!”

“Let them investigate! What’s there to be afraid of? All my money is legally sourced. What can they do—just fabricate a reason to arrest us?” Shen Fei laughed.

“That’s not the point! The Scar Healing Ointment already put us under a microscope. As its founder and CEO, you’re naturally the focus of attention for netizens and competitors. But now, after entering the semiconductor field, you’re also taking Luohu Mountain’s development rights? And for real estate of all things? Do you even realize how depressed the real estate market is right now? Many companies have gone bankrupt, yet you want to develop luxury villas? Are you out of your mind?”

Finally, Han Xinyan voiced her inner doubts. Since learning about this, she had been deeply unsettled.

“Xinyan, do you really think I don’t understand the state of the real estate market?” Shen Fei replied calmly.

After pausing for a moment, he continued, “Even so, I didn’t enter the real estate industry on a whim. If I hadn’t thought this through, I wouldn’t have taken this step. Having Tiancheng and the others acquire Luohu Mountain for luxury villa development was a carefully calculated move. Xinyan, this project might look bleak to everyone right now, but I promise you the final result will amaze everyone!”

Hearing this, Han Xinyan fell silent.

She quietly looked at Shen Fei but said nothing.

After a long while, she sighed deeply.

Faced with Shen Fei’s determination, she couldn’t find any suitable words to argue back.

“You’ve already handed these matters over for others to manage, so there’s nothing more for me to say. But what about the chip project and the collaboration with Yu Hewei’s research institute? How do you plan to handle that?”

Han Xinyan asked while glancing at the documents in front of Shen Fei.

“To be honest, Xinyan, I will enter the chip field. When I acquired that semiconductor company, I not only tasked Ji Jian with researching lithography machines but also laid the groundwork for the chip industry,” Shen Fei explained.

“So does that mean you’re interested in Yu Hewei’s project?” Han Xinyan asked, surprised.

“Not necessarily! I’m interested in the chip field, but not necessarily in their project,” Shen Fei said seriously.

“What do you mean? Yu Hewei approached you with Secretary Yu’s approval. It’s clear that Secretary Yu wants you to collaborate with the Shenzhen research institute. Even if we don’t want to be swayed by his influence, wouldn’t it be wise to consider this, given we’re developing in Shenzhen? If you’re not interested in chips, it wouldn’t matter. But since you are, then this matter needs careful thought. Making enemies is far easier than making friends.”

Han Xinyan’s tone softened as she tried to reason with him.

“Alright, I understand. But I’ll wait until I read their proposal before making any decisions,” Shen Fei sighed deeply.

“Okay. In that case, take your time. I’ll tidy up a bit.”

Han Xinyan turned to leave, busying herself.

Shen Fei stared at her busy figure and smiled faintly before opening the proposal Yu Hewei had given him.

When he saw the project title, Shen Fei froze.

[Research and Development of the ‘Misu’ Chip]

The name was clear. The entire document was focused on exploring the development of the Misu chip.

“…”

Shen Fei suddenly felt tense.

The project he had been searching for had landed on his doorstep.

But his first reaction wasn’t joy—it was concern. Memories of everything surrounding the Misu chip’s development and aftermath flooded his mind.

In his previous life, after the lithography machine was successfully developed, the Misu chip was soon launched.

The chip had the potential to propel Shenzhen’s tech sector forward. Yet, it nearly died in its cradle.

The first hurdle was funding—at one point, the project was almost abandoned due to lack of money.

The second—and most critical—issue was the betrayal during the final stages of development. A core team member attempted to steal the results and sell them to a foreign country.

Had this treachery succeeded, it would have set China’s chip technology back to square one. Years of effort would have been wasted, leaving China’s tech industry vulnerable once again.

Fortunately, the authorities acted in time and caught the traitor before he could flee the country, ensuring China’s chip technology was safeguarded.

These memories hit Shen Fei hard.

And the traitor who attempted to steal the Misu technology? Shen Fei knew him.

It was none other than Yu Hewei—Secretary Yu’s own son!

“This…” Shen Fei took a sharp breath.

How could this be?

He didn’t know what the traitor looked like in his previous life, but this couldn’t just be a coincidence.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 350: No Wonder It Felt So Familiar!

As he thought more deeply, Shen Fei suddenly realized why that sense of familiarity had struck him.

No wonder!

Back then, when the authorities apprehended the researcher Yu Hewei, who was preparing to flee the country, they never publicly announced the incident.

Although it remained under wraps, some internal personnel knew the events that transpired.

At that time, Shen Fei had already become a prominent figure in the business world. During a casual conversation with a senior administrator at the research institute, he accidentally learned about the incident and the researcher’s name.

To this day, Shen Fei could still recall the terrified expression on that administrator’s face when he let it slip.

Only after Shen Fei repeatedly promised to keep the matter a secret did the administrator breathe a sigh of relief.

At the time, Shen Fei thought it was just a minor issue and didn’t take it to heart.

Now, encountering Yu Hewei again, that subtle sense of familiarity returned, leaving Shen Fei puzzled.

It wasn’t until he saw the proposal for the “Misu” project that everything became clear.

Yet, instead of resolving his confusion, Shen Fei’s doubts only deepened.

If Yu Hewei’s involvement was no coincidence, why did he choose to betray his country back then?

The Misu chip represented a breakthrough in Hua’s technological era, yet Yu Hewei attempted to sell it to a hostile foreign country.

That was outright treasonous.

The more Shen Fei thought about it, the less sense it made.

Given Yu Hewei’s current position, such betrayal seemed unnecessary.

Yu Hewei was a core research member at the Shenzhen branch of the Academy of Sciences.

He also had a professor wife teaching at a university, a son destined to become a famous violinist, and a father, Yu Guotu, who held a top government position in Shenzhen.

By all accounts, Yu Hewei had it all—a perfect family, a stellar career, and the envy of countless others. Why, then, would he do something so despicable?

Most crucially, Yu Hewei was the son of Yu Guotu.

If Yu Hewei committed such treachery, wouldn’t his father, Yu Guotu, bear some responsibility?

Yet, Yu Guotu’s career remained untouched. In fact, he continued to rise and eventually entered the inner circle of the capital.

Even with the wisdom of his rebirth, Shen Fei couldn’t comprehend it.

The more he thought about it, the messier the situation seemed—like a tangled ball of yarn impossible to unravel.

According to the trajectory of Shen Fei’s past life, Yu Hewei was due to become the deputy director of the research institute soon.

And with the successful launch of the Misu chip, Yu Hewei would be promoted to director.

Becoming the director of the Shenzhen research institute at just over 40 years old was an extraordinary honor.

With such a bright future, why would Yu Hewei throw it all away?

In his two lives, Shen Fei believed he had developed the ability to see through people easily.

Aside from their fleeting encounter at the kindergarten years ago, Shen Fei had now spent over two hours with Yu Hewei at the dinner table.

Naturally, Shen Fei had been observing Yu Hewei closely.

He had studied micro-expressions and human psychology for a period of time. With just ten minutes of conversation, he could usually discern most of a person’s true nature.

Yet, during this interaction, Yu Hewei did not seem like someone who would later commit such a traitorous act.

Letting out a helpless chuckle, Shen Fei temporarily buried the matter in his heart.

Regardless, he was determined to intervene before the betrayal occurred.

And he needed to figure out why someone with such a perfect life and career would make such an inexplicable decision.

Shen Fei was lost in thought when Han Xinyan’s voice snapped him back to reality. The project proposal in front of him had barely been opened—he was still on the table of contents.

“Shen Fei, what are you spacing out about?”

Han Xinyan emerged from the kitchen, looking puzzled by Shen Fei’s sighs and distant expression.

Hearing her voice, Shen Fei returned to the present and smiled at her.

“Nothing, just zoning out to relax a little.”

Han Xinyan was momentarily stunned. She sat down beside him, her eyes lingering on the project proposal.

“I remember when I went into the kitchen earlier, you’d just opened to this page… What’s on your mind?”

Seeing her concern, Shen Fei felt warmth in his heart and smiled faintly.

“Nothing really—just too many things to deal with lately, so I was zoning out for a bit.”

Han Xinyan sighed softly. She stood up and placed her hands gently on Shen Fei’s temples, massaging them.

“You know, Shen Fei—”

“Call me ‘husband,’” Shen Fei interrupted, looking up at her expectantly.

He hadn’t insisted on this before, fearing it might trigger her lingering resentment toward him. But now, with their relationship steadily improving, the time was right.

Caught off guard, Han Xinyan wanted to refuse, but seeing the hopeful look in his eyes, she softened.

“…Husband,” she said softly, her cheeks flushing. Quickly, she changed the subject.

“This collaboration with the research institute—why not put it on hold for now? You already have your hands full with so many projects. You’re not even 30 yet, and you’ve already achieved what most people can’t in their 40s. There’s no rush. Sometimes taking it slow can lead to greater success.”

“Ah Yan, I’m not uninterested…” Shen Fei tried to explain.

“If you were interested, why haven’t you read past the first page? Just because Yu Hewei is Secretary Yu’s son doesn’t mean we need to bend over backward for them. If Secretary Yu makes things difficult for us, we can just move our company elsewhere. With such a sought-after product like Scar Healing Cream, there’s no shortage of opportunities.”

Hearing this, Shen Fei chuckled and patted her hand.

“You’re mistaken, Ah Yan. Secretary Yu approved Yu Hewei’s approach, but he doesn’t really care whether we collaborate or not. What he truly values is the economic contribution of our Scar Healing Cream. After all, such a profitable product is a feather in his cap. So trust me, he won’t make trouble for us.”

Han Xinyan paused, realizing he had a point.

“Well, do as you see fit. I just don’t want you overworking yourself. Building your dream business empire isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon.”

“I know. I understand you completely,” Shen Fei replied, smiling as he pulled her into his arms.

Han Xinyan blushed and playfully scolded, “Yueyue is right here. What are you doing?”

Just as the couple teased each other, the sudden ringing of a phone broke the moment.

When Shen Fei saw the caller ID, he froze.