Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 430 I don’t even need a salary

Chapter 430: Chapter 430 I don’t even need a salary

Old Master Gu laughed heartily and agreed to everything, saying he would definitely supervise Gu Huai’an closely.

Before hanging up the phone, he also spoke to Song Yunuan about Second Aunt Zhang and Shangguan Wan, mentioning that Xia Bowen had gone to the police station and insisted on the law being applied fairly, reminding that the people of Xiangjiang are also citizens of Dragon Kingdom and must abide by the local laws. He also said that Shangguan Wan was currently a student at Agricultural University, but she wasn’t attending classes properly, so he had her expelled.

They are now preparing to send the two of them back to Xiangjiang.

Second Aunt Zhang’s attitude has always been quite good, even saying that she would follow their arrangements.

So, both of them will have to undergo a month of education, after which they can return to Xiangjiang.

After hanging up the phone, Song Yunuan thought of Xia Bowen and decided to give him a call.

Xia Bowen happened to be at home.

Upon receiving the call from Song Yunuan, Xia Bowen felt somewhat flattered.

Little Nuan is quite formidable now.

To think she managed to retrieve so much gold for Dragon Kingdom.

And Xia Zhi—not expecting to fall prey to Second Aunt Zhang’s underhanded tactics; fortunately, he isn’t stupid and knew better than to go against Song Yunuan.

He also knew to seek Little Nuan for help when in danger.

But now there was nothing left for him to do on Little Nuan’s side, so he might no longer be in contact with her.

And yet, Little Nuan had actually called him.

At that time, he was in the living room; Xia Ming was across from him, wanting to talk to him, and Xia Zhi was also preparing to find a good job and work properly.

There was no more messing around; it was too risky and life-threatening.

Xia Liying had been sick for a few days too but had just recovered. It was mainly because Shangguan Yunqi, who was supposed to be repenting indoors, kept causing trouble, had ties with Old Mrs. Qian, and even used her name to deceive others. This made Xia Liying so distressed that she fell ill.

Now, looking frail on the sofa, she was also prepared to settle into her internship position.

She was at an elementary school, unsure if she’d be influenced by her mother.

Xia Bowen finally had some free time, so naturally, a few family members looked to speak with him.

When Xia Bowen heard Little Nuan’s voice on the phone, he glared at his children and gestured for them to scram immediately.

Xia Ming was puzzled, as were Xia Zhi and Xia Liying, but judging by their father’s demeanor, it seemed like a call from someone high up. They didn’t dare to intrude and tiptoed out of the living room.

However, at the door, they heard Xia Bowen’s tender voice, "Little Nuan, how are you..."

The three siblings were shocked.

Was this Song Yunuan’s call?

Xia Zhi was somewhat better, but Xia Ming and Xia Liying’s expressions darkened, yet they didn’t dare to enter the room and could only stand angrily outside the door.

Xia Bowen’s emotions were actually quite complex.

On one hand, he was truly glad to receive Little Nuan’s call—very glad.

But on the other hand, he didn’t want to be in contact with Little Nuan.

It would be best to maintain a cold distance, not becoming enemies, but also not letting Little Nuan ruin everything for him.

That’s right, he didn’t believe Little Nuan was kind-hearted. The little girl’s heart was quite tough; her cheery demeanor almost tore his family apart, caused him to be alienated by his loved ones, left him with nothing, and turned him and the Shangguans against each other.

But oddly, he didn’t dislike this side of Little Nuan at all.

Just like now, receiving a call from Little Nuan made him genuinely happy from the bottom of his heart.

Song Yunuan, however, was to the point, "Old Master Xia, I have an idea, and I’m wondering if you’d be interested in hearing it?"

Xia Bowen immediately said, "Little Nuan’s ideas are always incredible, of course, I want to hear them."

Song Yunuan quickly responded modestly, "It might not be that certain, you can listen first. I’m planning to establish an investment company, to initially invest in animated films. I need to contact the arts and crafts factories in Hai City, and I’ll find a way to fund whatever is needed. There’s no rush to see results, but the quality must be outstanding..."

Xia Bowen understood but was somewhat puzzled as to why Song Yunuan was sharing this suggestion with him.

Song Yunuan continued, "Old Master Gu, if you think animation has potential, I will leave it to you to help operate it. If you think it’s not feasible, no worries, just forget I mentioned it."

Xia Bowen immediately asked, "What do you need me to do?"

Song Yunuan: ...

Old Master Gu was indeed decisive.

It seemed that he was interested; with his wide network and sharp mind, he would be perfect for this.

Song Yunuan said, "You don’t have to show your face, but I need you to oversee the negotiations. Find someone trustworthy who doesn’t like formal employment to be the deputy general manager of the investment company. We don’t need many staff early on, just a few. If you find it agreeable, let’s have the animated film ’Adventures of Little Stone’ meet the audience by this Spring Festival. We can produce and broadcast at the same time, not only domestically but also sell it overseas..."

The more Xia Bowen listened, the brighter his eyes shone; it turned out that culture could also be exported in exchange for foreign currency.

This aspect had indeed been overlooked.

If managed well, it could be very lucrative, especially since Hai City had a solid foundation.

Suddenly recalling something, Xia Bowen asked Song Yunuan, "Isn’t ’Adventures of Little Stone’ the story you wrote?"

Song Yunuan, looking pleased and not at all modest, replied, "Yeah, the story is very popular. If it is made into an animated film, it will definitely be good. I’ve already received so many letters from young readers."

Xia Bowen eagerly agreed, "Exactly, exactly, I’ve read the stories Little Nuan wrote; they’re very good, really good, extremely good."

As he spoke, his face carried a smile he didn’t even notice.

After hanging up the phone, he looked at his three children standing at the door and suddenly gestured for them to come in.

He glanced at Xia Zhi and asked, "You don’t really want to go to the steel mill, do you?"

Xia Zhi scratched his head, "Dad, I... I don’t want to go to the steel mill, but I can’t just eat for free. Can’t I just go?"

Xia Bowen said, "Little Nuan is setting up an investment company. If you’re interested, you could be the deputy general manager."

Xia Zhi jumped up from the sofa in shock, looking incredulously at Xia Bowen.

Once he was sure it was true, he was so excited he nearly did somersaults.

Even when Xia Bowen mentioned the initial salary wouldn’t be high, the conditions average, and the work plentiful, Xia Zhi actually said, "Little Nuan saved my life; I’d work without a salary if I had to."

Xia Ming was incredulous.

"Xia Zhi, have you lost your mind? Working without a salary, are these really your words? Besides, weren’t you also wronged by Song Yunuan? Dad, haven’t you always hoped for Xia Zhi to have a stable job, to work properly? What’s this about an investment company; isn’t this just messing around?"

Xia Bowen remained silent.

Xia Zhi glared, "Your words lack humanity. How did I get into trouble? It was all because of Shangguan Wan’s betrayal.

Wasn’t I good to her? When she and Liying argued, I sided with her instead of my own sister. Yet look how she treated me.

Moreover, haven’t you heard about Little Nuan’s achievements? She already has a Fanhua Import and Export Trading Company, which is registered with the authorities.

I’m only getting into this investment company because I’m her half-uncle. Stay out of it and just do your own job well..."

Xia Zhi feared Xia Bowen might change his mind.

He didn’t live in the stratosphere—the gold and gemstones Little Nuan recently exchanged were well-known to all.

With such capable and impressive credentials, deciding to start an investment company was definitely not a joke.

He was raring to go, assuring Xia Bowen, "I’ll start learning what an investment company is right now. I need to read Little Nuan’s storybooks thoroughly. Dad, don’t worry, I promise I won’t embarrass you."