Chapter 232: Too Exciting

Xiao Yu.

Ah…

Xu Yuexin called softly from inside the tent, and soon Zhang Manyu's sleepy voice drifted out.

Zila.

Immediately, the tent flap was pulled open, and Zhang Manyu, dressed in White Silk Small Suspenders, shuffled out with half‑closed eyes.

Anything, brother…

Zhang Manyu rubbed her eyes sleepily and asked in a daze.

I want to watch the moon with you.

No… I want to go back and sleep.

Come on.

After saying that, Xu Yuexin grabbed Zhang Manyu's hand and, without further ado, pulled her onto the beach.

Zhang Manyu had to yawn and sit down with him.

Huh…

Just as she was looking for an excuse to return to the tent, a gust of wind blew in.

The fresh air tinged with salty sea scent dispelled much of Zhang Manyu's drowsiness, and she gradually became alert.

At that moment, her attention shifted from going back to sleep to the surrounding scenery.

So beautiful.

Zhang Manyu gazed at the round moon over the distant sea and sighed, "It feels as if the moon rises from the ocean floor."

"Hmm, so there's an ancient poem called Moon Over the Sea, Tide Born Together."

Xu Yuexin sat beside Zhang Manyu, nodded slightly, and slipped his arm around her shoulders.

Under the gentle moonlight, Zhang Manyu leaned into Xu Yuexin's embrace, admiring the beautiful view where sky meets sea together.

"Moon Over the Sea, Tide Born Together?"

Zhang Manyu, still leaning on Xu Yuexin, repeated softly, "What a poetic image."

"Yes, just like the scene right now."

Xu Yuexin tightened his hold on Zhang Manyu and said, "Moon Like Beauty, Beauty Like Moon."

…

Zhang Manyu understood Xu Yuexin's meaning, blushed at his words, and nestled silently in his arms.

The two sat quietly by the sea for a while, admiring the glittering surface under the moonlight.

Meanwhile, the sea breeze grew stronger.

"Let's go back to the tent; don't catch a chill."

Xu Yuexin told Zhang Manyu, "We have to shoot a drama tomorrow."

After speaking, he wrapped his arms around Zhang Manyu's slender waist and escorted her to the tent's edge.

Zhang Manyu allowed Xu Yuexin to hold her the whole time without speaking, her heart racing with anxiety.

Is Xu Yuexin… planning to date her?

Zhang Manyu kept speculating, feeling as if a little rabbit was hopping inside her heart.

Zila.

Zhang Manyu went to open the tent flap, preparing to say goodbye to Xu Yuexin.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yuexin stepped inside ahead of her.

"Brother?"

Zhang Manyu, clueless, asked Xu Yuexin with confusion.

"Come in, trying to catch a cold outside?"

Xu Yuexin gave a mysterious smile, lifted Zhang Manyu's delicate jade‑like hand, and said.

Zhang Manyu, still dazed, was haphazardly pulled into the tent by him.

"Um…"

At that moment, Xu Yuexin pressed Zhang Manyu tightly against him and placed a kiss on her cherry‑red lips.

Zhang Manyu couldn't react in time; instinctively she tried to push Xu Yuexin away.

There's Lan Jieying in the tent too! He's really bold.

Zhang Manyu thought in panic, feeling very frightened.

"Mmm…"

However, as Xu Yuexin's deep kiss continued, Zhang Manyu gradually lost strength, and her attempts to push became increasingly feeble.

Finally, under Xu Yuexin's control, she staggered and was carried to Lan Jieying's side, forced to lie down and keep kissing Xu Yuexin.

Meanwhile, Xu Yuexin's large hand grew mischievous, sliding inward along the hem of the White Silk Small Suspenders.

At that moment, Zhang Manyu's face was flushed, her eyes tightly shut from shame, daring not to open.

As Zhang Manyu's breathing grew heavier, Lan Jieying, sleeping nearby, woke up groggily.

"What's happening… Xiao Yu, what's wrong?" Hearing the commotion, Lan Jieying felt a bit strange.

Immediately, she was so startled she lost all sleepiness, her whole body shivering.

The tent held not only Zhang Manyu but also another person's movements.

Could it be a thief? Should we rush out and call for Xu Yuexin's help?

Wait, could the thief have already taken Xu Yuexin…

Thinking that, Lan Jieying grew even more frightened, pondering a plan while praying that Xu Yuexin would not get hurt.

That was the man she considered most important.

Lan Jieying thought frantically, until Zhang Manyu couldn't help but let out a coquettish whine: "Brother, you mustn't… you mustn't be so excessive."

"Quick, take your hand out…"

Hearing Zhang Manyu's voice as fine as a mosquito's, Lan Jieying let out a sigh of relief, and her face flushed.

So it was Xin Ge…

He really scared her to death.

Lan Jieying thought to herself, feeling both discontent and shyness.

Sure enough, just as her intuition said, Xu Yuexin was indeed a big flirt.

And his fickleness aside, he actually was with Zhang Manyu inside the tent…

Is this something a good person could do?

Lan Jieying felt both embarrassed and angry.

Next to them, Xu Yuexin still showed no sign of stopping, kissing Zhang Manyu more deeply, his actions growing bolder.

Listening to their sounds, Lan Jieying simply couldn't fall asleep.

Sigh…

Xin Ge really is…

Lan Jieying wanted to speak but held back, gradually stirred by the commotion Xu Yuexin and Zhang Manyu were making, her mind becoming restless.

…

Inside the large tent, Xu Yuexin held Zhang Manyu affectionately for a while before finally letting her go.

Zhang Manyu's face was already flushed red from his kisses, her whole body limp.

"Bad Guy."

In the darkness, Zhang Manyu mouthed a word at Xu Yuexin as he walked away from her.

Xu Yuexin chuckled, accepted the Bad Guy title, and tidied Zhang Manyu's clothes for a while.

Let Bad Guy be Bad Guy.

Being a Bad Guy in front of a woman isn't a bad thing.

Of course, the prerequisite is wealth; otherwise, one becomes a true thug.

"Good, sleep well."

Before departing, Xu Yuexin gave Zhang Manyu a quick peck on the cheek and said.

"Let's go quickly."

Zhang Manyu urged softly.

After regaining a bit of calm and reason, she was very afraid that Lan Jieying would wake up and discover.

What she didn't know was that Lan Jieying had actually already been awakened by their noises, feeling each passing moment beside them as if it were a year…

…

The next morning at dawn, the group left the beach.

Xu Yuexin first escorted Zhang Manyu to the filming site, getting out of the car with her.

The film studio's director and assistant director, upon seeing Xu Yuexin, set aside their work and stepped forward to greet him.

Huanqiu Juxing was one of the film's investors, and Xu Yuexin, as chairman, belonged to the capital side's big boss.

The on‑site staff naturally gave him a warm reception.

"I won't sit; I'll send someone over."

Facing the director's enthusiasm, Xu Yuexin smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Xiao Yu is a newcomer; if there are any shortcomings, I hope you can be more tolerant."

"No, no, she's always professional, and her performance is excellent."

Director XU Ke said, "If Chairman Xu has any requests for our crew, feel free to tell us in the future."

"Rest assured, if I have ideas I'll definitely speak up."

"Of course, I won't interfere with your filming work."

Xu Yuexin said.

As an investor, what he most agrees with is the coal bosses' investment philosophy: only provide money, only care about dating female stars.

Everything else, he ignores entirely.

XU Ke laughed upon hearing that. "Ah, what our director looks forward to most is a good boss like you…"

During the conversation, the two walked out of the studio, their talk becoming increasingly opportunistic.

Finally, Xu Yuexin exchanged business cards with XU Ke, counting it as making a friend.

After leaving the studio, Xu Yuexin drove back to the Half‑Mountain Mansion.

Inside the huge villa, he was alone at that moment, and it felt somewhat desolate.

Zhang Manyu has already started filming a drama, so she won't have much time in the near future.

Lan Jieying also received an advertising endorsement and is preparing for filming.

Xu Yuexin thought for a moment and felt he should get busy with real work.

He still remembered that last time he promised Cheng Li Yan to help her develop clients.

Now he could indeed help her.

Thinking this, Xu Yuexin decided to find Cheng Li Yan later to ask whether she still needs assistance.

…

At this moment, Xu Yuexin was inside a building in Central.

Cheng Li Yan hurriedly walked into the office, and despite her immaculate professional attire, fatigue was still hard to hide.

Cheng Li Yan stayed up reviewing case files until 4 a. m. last night, then handled some law‑firm matters.

By the time she got into bed, it was already early morning.

After a brief two‑hour sleep, she went to the office, planning to meet a client later.

Today is the renewal day with a client who currently pays her firm a consulting fee of 800,000 Hong Kong Dollar per year, making it a major client.

Cheng Li Yan must maintain the relationship and ensure the cooperation continues.

Otherwise, the law firm's operation would be hard to sustain.

"Aunt Cheng."

While Cheng Li Yan was nervously touching up her makeup and fixing her hair in front of the mirror, a casual voice from ahead belonged to Xu Yuexin.

"Boss Xu."

Cheng Li Yan set down the compact mirror, rose with a smile, and greeted.

"Just call me Yuexin."

Xu Yuexin walked into the office, sat down, hands in his pockets, and said, "Anyway, there's no one else here."

"Alright, fine."

Cheng Li Yan nodded, stepped in her high heels to Xu Yuexin's side, and bent down to brew him a cup of tea.

"Dressed so formally today—are you planning to meet a client?"

Xu Yuexin examined Cheng Li Yan and asked her.

He could tell that Cheng Li Yan was wearing an entirely new suit, even the black tights were Wolford.

"Yes, there's a very important major client to meet."

After pouring the tea, Cheng Li Yan sat beside him and said.

"Okay, then get ready; we'll chat after you're done."

Xu Yuexin said.

"No problem, everything that needs preparation is already done."

Cheng Li Yan smiled and asked, "How is your company developing lately?"

"We're still recruiting and acquiring resources, planning to secure the next process."

Xu Yuexin replied, "It's not far away; you should be able to see it."

"I'm actually not clear; I'm on business trips most of the time."

"I originally planned to look for you after meeting this client."

"Oh? You're already this exhausted—are you sure you can handle meeting me afterward?"

Xu Yuexin snapped his fingers, flashing a mischievous smile as he said.

Cheng Li Yan quickly averted her gaze at his words.

"In public, behave properly."

Aunt Cheng, half reproaching, half chiding, said.

"Partner, General Manager Yu and his team have arrived; the person is in the VIP room."

While they were talking, the law‑firm receptionist came to report.

"You go."

"Okay, wait a moment."

Cheng Li Yan hurriedly stood up and walked toward the exit with the receptionist.

Xu Yuexin watched Cheng Li Yan's back and felt an intuition.

That intuition was: her client today was going to collapse.

No reason, just a sixth sense.

After Cheng Li Yan left, Xu Yuexin didn't sit idly in the office; he went upstairs to Huaguang Crystal Element and walked around twice.

"Hello, boss."

"Hello, Director Xu."

"Hello, Chairman…"

……

After greeting several employees and senior officials, Xu Yuexin found the head of research and development, the Technical Director, and asked him about the current new‑process development progress.

"We are preparing the Micron Chip Wafer flow."

In the chairman's office, the Technical Director respectfully reported to Xu Yuexin, "We estimate a ninety‑percent confidence."

"That's a ten‑out‑of‑nine certainty."

Xu Yuexin felt elated and said, "After returning, inform the R&D team: once the Micron Chip Wafer flow succeeds, give everyone a 20% salary raise."

Speaking of it, the semiconductor industry in this era wasn't that cash‑intensive.

A single process flow costs less than a million.

Unlike later times, where a flow can run into tens of millions, with a high failure rate that often requires dozens of attempts to succeed.

Xu Yuexin plans to seize the low‑cost period to incentivize R&D staff and quickly become an industry top contender.

Otherwise, catching up later will be more expensive.

"Thank you, boss!"

Hearing Xu Yuexin's arrangement, the Technical Director exclaimed, "After everyone gets a raise, the R&D momentum will definitely increase."

"Go, tell everyone the good news."

Xu Yuexin smiled, waved his hand, and said.

When the Technical Director left, he glanced at the time.

Hmm, an hour has passed.

Cheng Li Yan should have finished talking with the client.

Xu Yuexin pondered, went down to the Lawyer's office, and arrived at the door of Cheng Li Yan's Partner office.

The office door was tightly shut, with a sliver of light leaking through the crack.

"Open the door."

"Boss Xu? I'm here…"

From inside came Cheng Li Yan's weary voice, and the door opened immediately.

Xu Yuexin stepped into the office, leaned against the sofa, and after Cheng Li Yan closed the door, looked at her.

"No continuation?"

"Hmm, the other side's female CEO is hard to deal with."

Cheng Li Yan's expression grew serious, walked to Xu Yuexin's side and sat down, "She insists I cut the fee by half."

"In the end the talks fell apart."

"Without this client, the pressure on our firm will be huge; we could lose at least one million a year."

"That's a lot."

Xu Yuexin nodded and asked, "Can we still hold on?"

"I'll try my best to hold on."

Determination flashed in Cheng Li Yan's beautiful eyes, "We can't let those Japanese people make a joke of us."

Xu Yuexin stayed silent after hearing that.

The so‑called Japanese people were the other Partners who had previously forced her out of the firm.

Cheng Ayi really is a strong‑willed woman.

"I'll introduce a client to you."

Xu Yuexin said, "Take two days off, then I'll take you to meet them later."

"Hmm?"

Cheng Ayi's expression brightened, the fatigue on her face vanished, "When is the client side convenient?"

"Anytime works."

"Then you… how about taking me to see them right now?"

Cheng Ayi immediately made the request.

"Alright, I'll make a call and let them know."

After thinking it over, Xu Yuexin agreed, took out his mobile phone, and dialed Mei Naizi's number.

Soon the call connected, and Mei Naizi's voice came from the other end.

"Hello, dear, how is the daughter now? Has she started trying to walk?"

(End of chapter)