After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety
Chapter 688 - 678: Ear Burning

Chapter 688: Chapter 678: Ear Burning

This is probably the most difficult meal Shen Qingzhou has had since he started eating by himself.

Yet, the two people eating with him didn’t feel his struggle at all.

One was feeding naturally, the other one was being fed even more naturally.

It seemed as if the person sitting across from them didn’t exist, or they were just treating him as a talking painting.

No, I can’t stand it.

He hadn’t eaten much yet but already felt full.

The noise of him putting down his chopsticks was a bit loud, which finally earned Shen Yunqing’s glance, "Didn’t you say you had new ideas, why aren’t you saying anything?"

Wasn’t it because I saw you two having a good vibe, and didn’t know how to find the right moment to speak!

But now that he was asked, he naturally seized the opportunity to quickly speak.

"This time I want to make a product similar to a mechanical steward, mainly serving the elderly and children, and those bedridden, its main roles would be companionship, supervision, danger avoidance, and emergency aid..."

When it came to his professional field, Jiang Lingxi could clearly see the change in Shen Qingzhou.

If before he was like a cheerful and sunny big boy, now he was like those mad scientists on TV and in movies, with eyes shining brightly and even his hands gesturing unconsciously.

What interrupted his enthusiasm was Shen Yunqing, who listened carefully but remained calm throughout, first nodding in affirmation, "Sounds like a very good idea indeed."

But before Shen Qingzhou could get excited, the conversation shifted, "So, how much investment do you plan to ask for this time?"

This question was like a bucket of cold water, dousing Shen Qingzhou’s passion until only a small spark was left, he opened his mouth and tried cautiously, "Three, hundred million?"

Before Shen Yunqing could say ’scram’, he, driven by a strong will to survive, hurriedly added, "I’ve combined all the R&D budgets for the early, mid, and late stages; only fifty million is needed initially. After achieving some results, you could add more based on the situation?"

"Go write up the investment project proposal and hand it over."

"Got it." Shen Qingzhou stood up swiftly, "Cousin, cousin-in-law, you eat slowly, I’m full and leaving first."

He decided to go eat with his beloved fiancée, maybe he could also experience the joy of being fed.

"Oh, by the way," as he reached the door, Shen Qingzhou remembered something, clinging to the door frame, he turned back, "I’ve finished the custom VR glasses, the work took a while because I added some special little designs to it, I’ll bring them over later, no need to thank me! Also, the second generation will be launched after the new year, cousin-in-law, if you have time, could you endorse it for me?"

Jiang Lingxi: "..." This was definitely the most casual and willful endorsement invitation she had ever received.

Receiving a nod, Shen Qingzhou knew what to say to his fiancée later to make her happy, "Alright, alright, I’m really leaving this time." He said, eagerly heading straight for the elevator.

Jiang Lingxi watched as Shen Qingzhou left in a breeze, then glanced at the bowl across which barely had a few bites, "Is he always like this?"

"Yes, he’s even older than Chuyue by a year, and he’s the most energetic one. But when he’s in the R&D lab, he’s like a different person."

"Speaking of R&D, it seems that from ancient times to the present, this has always been the most money-burning aspect."

Even when R&D gets through, it might not yield satisfactory results.

In which case, all the money invested would go down the drain.

"But judging by your reaction, is this a common occurrence?"

Shen Yunqing nodded, "When he first graduated from college and started a tech company, he came to me when he was short of funds. Later, whenever he developed various tech products and needed investment, he would come to me, and gradually, I got used to it."

"Oh, so you’re his big backup, like the God of Wealth."

Jiang Lingxi said this and then laughed to herself.

Having spent so much time together, she could see that Shen Yunqing wasn’t really accustomed to using various high-tech products, even the most common mobile phone, while she sometimes clung to it to watch videos or play small games. But to Shen Yunqing, a mobile phone was genuinely just a tool for convenient communication, at most for searching needed information.

To still infinitely support Shen Qingzhou in researching favorite high-tech products, calling him the God of Wealth is indeed not an exaggeration.

"I see him doing what he likes, seeming carefree and cheerful every day, and find it quite good."

Jiang Lingxi paused, then turned her head to look at Shen Yunqing’s profile as he was picking up dishes, "What do you like to do?"

She knew herself well, enjoying control over everything; she liked power and flowers alike.

But reflecting on it, she genuinely wasn’t sure what the person sitting beside her was truly passionate about.

This person could achieve excellence in whatever he did; otherwise, even after a thousand years, people wouldn’t be obsessed with studying one of his aliases, playing Go better than her, assisting monarchs in governing regions, truly exemplary of an all-rounder genius.

It’s just, knowing so much makes it harder to guess what he genuinely loves.

"Your Majesty, the meal will get cold." Shen Yunqing scooped a spoonful of fish soup and lifted it to Jiang Lingxi’s lips, meeting her eyes just inches away, he replied softly, "What I’m doing now, this is what I love."

He had always been someone who felt indifferent toward many things, and if he had to say something he was passionate about, perhaps it was just the person in front of him.

Passionate enough to defy the natural order, if the world knew, they would call it a level of madness.

The fish soup at just the right temperature slid down her throat, and Jiang Lingxi’s ears unknowingly turned a faint shade of pink.

Shen Yunqing’s words were a bit ear-burning!

Assistant He, judging it to be an appropriate time, entered to tidy up the tableware, unable to resist glancing at the boss sitting on the sofa leisurely arranging his cuffs.

His gaze caught sight of a shirt button on the other’s shirt that seemed to be undone at some point, and then upward... quickly withdrawing his gaze as if scalded.

As expected, avoiding first thing after delivering the meal was the right call!

When Liang Qingqing estimated the time and headed to the boss’s office, she only saw the boss and Assistant He preparing to go to a meeting.

"The person is in the back rest room and hasn’t awoken yet, you can wait outside, maybe read a book."

Liang Qingqing quickly responded, watching the boss leave with Assistant He before glancing towards the direction of the rest room.

After a moment’s hesitation, she decided to go to the bookshelf to pick out a book.

Even though her work today wasn’t very formal, it was still work time; even if no one was supervising her, she wouldn’t dare to use her phone too casually.

But as she scanned the bookshelf to see what kinds of books were available, she was dumbfounded.

Wouldn’t you expect a boss to usually read books like investment management, social sciences, and humanities that could help with business? But what’s on this shelf?

"Yuan Zhao Secret History", "The Empress of Yuan Zhao in the Eyes of Historians", "Wild History of Yuan Zhao"...

Having gone around once, historical books nearly accounted for ninety-nine percent, and of those, books related to the Yuan Zhao era and the Empress of Yuan Zhao accounted for ninety-nine percent.

A bold guess arose in her mind.

Could it be that their boss is a fan of the Empress of Yuan Zhao?