Chapter 182

Is the brother‑in‑law about to pivot?

Hearing that, Chen Yixue showed a different look in her eyes.

From finance to industry, this is a brand‑new start.

"Are you planning to invest all the money?"

Da Yizi asked tentatively.

"No. We'll invest a bit first to test the waters; if it goes smoothly, we'll increase the investment."

Xu Yuexin said, then continued to think.

Chen Yixue simply leaned quietly in Xu Yuexin's arms, neither disturbing nor leaving.

Chen Yixue understood that Xu Yuexin was now facing a crucial moment, and she wanted to stay by his side.

And Xu Yuexin's expression, under her gaze, shifted from solemn to confident, as if his plan were already set.

"Watermelon is really delicious."

A moment later, Xu Yuexin released Da Yizi, picked up a slice of watermelon, and said as he put it in his mouth.

"What, have you got an idea?"

"Hmm, I've decided which line of work to pursue."

Xu Yuexin said with a look of sudden clarity.

After the earlier contemplation, he decided to go into Chip.

Because Chip is facing an industry upheaval, many United States Chip companies are relocating abroad.

The shifting situation means opportunity for a newcomer like him.

As for the future prospects of the Chip industry, that needs no explanation.

The explosive growth of the electronics sector brought by the third technological revolution has propelled the Chip industry skyward.

In later generations, the leading Chip foundry could have a market cap reaching trillions of dollars.

Entering the field now is certainly the right move.

Hearing Xu Yuexin's answer, Da Yizi nodded, "Wish you success."

"Hmm."

Xu Yuexin said, "We'll stroll outside today and start the real work tomorrow."

"Where are we going?"

"To Central, to see if there's anything we want to buy."

After Xu Yuexin finished speaking, he led Da Yizi out of the house, down the hill toward Central.

Compared with last year, Central has become livelier, with several new luxury stores opening.

This is mainly thanks to the mainland's reform and opening, which further strengthened Xiangjiang's status as a trade hub.

The sudden surge in cargo traffic boosted Xiangjiang's prosperity.

And the wealth generated by that prosperity gathered entirely in Central, shining like a bright pearl.

Amid the bustling traffic, Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi strolled along the street until a newly opened Cartier jewelry store caught their eye.

"Let's go see Cartier."

"Alright."

Xu Yuexin told Da Yizi, and they entered the shop together.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may we assist you with anything?"

The sales associate, seeing their designer labels, recognized them as high‑spending guests and promptly approached with a greeting.

"No, we'll look around first."

Xu Yuexin waved his hand; he dislikes being followed by staff while shopping.

The associate courteously stepped aside, no longer intruding.

The advantage of a luxury store lies here: staff can gauge the right amount of service, hitting the sweet spot that makes customers comfortable.

Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi wandered inside for a while, finally stopping before the most expensive glass display.

"How about this pair of rings?"

Xu Yuexin, through the glass, pointed at the interior and said.

Da Yizi shook her head.

These are a set of couple's rings, meant for lovers or spouses, and she thought they weren't appropriate.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin smiled faintly and said nothing.

It seemed Da Yizi still harbored an unbridgeable boundary deep inside.

"Let's buy this one."

Xu Yuexin turned to a pair of pearl earrings and said.

The earrings featured a novel design; beneath the lustrous pearls hung exquisite 24‑karat gold tassels, crafted with great care.

Da Yizi would look stunning wearing them.

Da Yizi was also quite tempted.

"Let's try them on first and see."

After she said that, she called the sales associate, took out the earrings, put them on, and stepped in front of the mirror.

"Very beautiful."

Xu Yuexin looked at Da Yizi in the mirror and said.

These earrings seemed made just for Da Yizi; once worn, they fully highlighted her elegant temperament.

The exquisite earrings, paired with Da Yizi's radiant beauty, reminded Xu Yuexin of two ancient verses.

In the north there is a beauty, unparalleled and independent.

One glance can topple a city; a second glance can topple a nation.

"Just buy it."

Xu Yuexin, after looking, said, turning his gaze to the clerk, "Miss, charge it to the card."

"Alright, sir, please wait a moment."

The clerk, after agreeing, took a POS machine from under the counter, placed it on the counter, and said, "The total is 16,818 yuan, sir."

Da Yizi pulled out her Yin Hang card to pay, but couldn't match Xu Yuexin's swift hands, so he ended up paying.

"Pick two items for Qiao Qiao."

Xu Yuexin said to Da Yizi, his eyes still scanning the counter.

Soon, he chose a bracelet and a ring for his wife.

"Don't buy this one; get a pair of rings instead."

"They're my gift to you."

Da Yizi, seeing Xu Yuexin had chosen the pair of rings, looked at him meaningfully and said.

Xu Yuexin understood Da Yizi's implication and didn't refuse.

He and Da Yizi are a couple, and he and his wife are also a couple.

Wearing couple rings with anyone is fine.

After buying the jewelry for his wife, Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi walked out of Cartier together.

As Da Yizi stepped forward gracefully, the golden tassels of her earrings brushed each other, emitting a crisp sound that was captivating.

These earrings are just perfect for Da Yizi.

After buying the jewelry, the two went to a restaurant for seafood, then took a taxi to the seaside to enjoy the breeze.

"The last concert was a great success."

"Just now at Cartier, I heard people discussing The Sea several times."

After arriving, Da Yizi stood by the railing, looking at Xu Yuexin with a relaxed mood, and said, "Shall we, taking advantage of this momentum, go sell some songs again?"

Xu Yuexin smiled.

"We're out to have fun today; let's not discuss these matters."

"I have my own arrangements later."

"Playing hard to get again," Da Yizi hummed, turning her gaze toward the sea ahead.

Since the concert ended, her mood has been consistently pleasant.

Someone loves her, her Yin Hang card has money, and today she also bought beautiful earrings.

This is the happiest moment Da Yizi has had from childhood to now.

After watching the sea for a while, Da Yizi closed her eyes, slightly lifted her face, and let the sunlight wash over her.

Beside her, Xu Yuexin saw Da Yizi's flawless face and thought she resembled a perfect statue.

At that moment, time seemed frozen; in Xu Yuexin's mind, nothing existed beyond the delight brought by Da Yizi's visage.

After a while of breezing, the two walked together along the beach, strolling and pausing, and only returned to the villa at dusk.

Xu Yuexin placed a room‑service call to the hotel outside, ate dinner with Da Yizi, and after the meal they went upstairs together.

"There's only one blanket here; see what you want to do."

After going upstairs, Xu Yuexin lay on the bedroom bed, hand tucked behind his head, and said leisurely to Da Yizi.

"You did it on purpose."

Having gone through it once, Da Yizi naturally understood what Xu Yuexin wanted, and said irritably.

When night fell, Da Yizi changed into a silk nightgown and lay down at the bedside.

Xu Yuexin lay in the quilt, seeing Da Yizi not come in, felt a little anxious.

"Come in and sleep, don't catch a chill."

"It's fine, it's warm here."

"We're on a mountain; it's cold at night."

Xu Yuexin said.

Since Da Yizi didn't come, he went over.

Soon, Xu Yuexin shifted toward Da Yizi, lifted the blanket and wrapped her inside.

Da Yizi, at the bedside, tried to pull back, but could only protest.

"What are you doing?"

Da Yizi said groggily.

After a day's fatigue, she truly has no energy to wrestle with Xu Yuexin now.

"Sleep."

After saying that, Xu Yuexin turned off the light, scooped up Da Yizi's body wrapped in a silk nightgown, and then closed his eyes.

Da Yizi was a bit puzzled: will he really just sleep honestly?

But under the onslaught of drowsiness, she couldn't think much and fell into a drowsy sleep.

Of course, Xu Yuexin wouldn't just fall asleep honestly.

Not long after Da Yizi fell asleep, he gently lifted the hem of her silk nightdress, his large hand beginning to caress her beautiful leg.

"Stop..."

Da Yizi felt Xu Yuexin's movement and groggily protested.

At that moment, Xu Yuexin reached out to turn on the bedroom's main light, and kissed Da Yizi's cheek again.

"What are you doing?"

Da Yizi, startled by the harsh light, pushed Xu Yuexin away.

"It's past twelve, a new day."

"We can talk about how to sell songs."

"If we talk, you must talk properly."

Da Yizi held down Xu Yuexin's large hand that was still on her thigh, and glared at him, saying,

She didn't even have to think; she already knew what Xu Yuexin was thinking.

Xu Yuexin didn't make any further move; he just kissed Da Yizi's cheek again.

"I plan to start with media promotion, releasing news of your arrival in Xiangjiang's newspapers and TV stations."

"Let those Entertainment Companies and music publishing firms contact us proactively."

"That way we'll have the initiative."

"Promotion? That's a good idea."

Da Yizi's eyes lit up after hearing that, and she asked, "How much do you think it will cost?"

"Money, well, it will definitely require some."

"But compared with our earnings, it's just a drop in the bucket."

Xu Yuexin said confidently, then pulled Da Yizi into his arms, "When the time comes we can make a nice profit."

"Then you'll become a famous singer throughout Xiangjiang."

Da Yizi initially tried to push Xu Yuexin away, but after hearing his last sentence her hand froze, her attention drawn to him.

Which singer doesn't want fame? "Hmm… that's obviously the best."

"It's just… I'm not quite ready yet."

Da Yizi leaned on Xu Yuexin's shoulder, pondering, and said,

She had heard that the Xiangjiang literary circle is treacherous, with interpersonal and interest relations far more complex than under the mainland Cultural Troupe model.

And she still lacks experience dealing with all that.

"What, are you scared?"

"Not really, a little perhaps…"

"Ha, so that's why you're a fool."

Xu Yuexin laughed boisterously.

"Don't call me a fool."

"Just a fool."

Xu Yuexin lifted the corner of his mouth, gently stroked Da Yizi's slender waist, and said, "Now that I'm this rich, who would dare trouble you?"

"Unless they're bored of their good lives."

In 1981, in Xiangjiang, his net worth reached over a hundred million.

Just say what level that belongs to.

Xu Yuexin felt that with his wealth, protecting Da Yizi would be no problem at all.

Da Yizi's cheek flushed from Xu Yuexin's touch, and she was about to protest.

But at that moment, Xu Yuexin made another domineering declaration, leaving Da Yizi instantly at a loss.

One might say Xu Yuexin likes to take advantage of her, but he truly spares no effort in supporting and protecting her.

It truly puts her in a dilemma, not knowing how to treat Xu Yuexin.

"Thank you, I know you truly care for me."

"But… could you move your hand away?"

Da Yizi nudged Xu Yuexin and asked half‑heartedly,

"Alright, moved."

Xu Yuexin replied cleanly, moving his hand to Da Yizi's rounded hips, enjoying an even better sensation.

Da Yizi was completely depressed.

"Can't you be proper?"

"Can't."

Xu Yuexin smiled faintly, said that, then turned and pulled Da Yizi into his arms, kissing her red lips.

A pair of large hands also slipped into the collar of her silk Bathrobe.

"Um…"

Not long after, Da Yizi let out a muffled moan as her graceful body gradually grew weak.

(End of chapter)