"Is Li Ning finished too?" Jiang Yukuo exclaimed with a hint of schadenfreude on his handsome face.
Lu Jinyan nodded enthusiastically, mirroring Jiang Yukuo's expression, which clearly showed their disdain for the company.
"Indeed! Li Ning is the brother-in-law of the president of AT Entertainment. That scoundrel is ruthless. He either uses underhanded tactics with artists or manipulates contracts. Now that the company is finished, Huarong is the sole dominant force," Lu Jinyan said excitedly.
With one competitor out of the way, his company could take a significant leap forward.
Jiang Yukuo excitedly added, "Huarong's president is a decent person, not too difficult. The company is already wealthy, and the resources they provide to artists are quite reasonable."
Lu Jinyan chuckled, envisioning a sky full of money. He happily continued, "Li Ning has his own troubles to deal with. We should sign Feng Cheng. He made a mistake before, but he's a genuinely good singer."
Hearing the name, Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen exchanged a glance. They hadn't told the children about the day's events. He needed to grow in this environment. However, that child had his own reasons, and Jiang Nuan chose to keep silent.
The couple remained silent. Jiang Yukuo had his own social circle, and as long as the child didn't engage in illegal activities, they wouldn't interfere with his decisions.
Mu Jiuchen asked, "Kuo Bao, do you want to sign with Huarong?"
Jiang Yukuo shook his head, proudly patting his chest. "With my abilities, of course, I want to start my own company with Uncle. If I sign with a company, they'll take the lion's share, and I might end up working for them my whole life!"
Mu Jiuchen was speechless. Jiang Nuan glanced at him with a wry smile. Mu Jiuchen's gaze flickered. All three children looked down on his enterprise. He still hadn't found a successor.
Mu Jiuchen looked at him and said, "You are to inherit my family business. Besides starting your own venture, you must also learn from me."
Jiang Yukuo immediately hid behind Lu Jinyan and loudly asked, "Uncle, do I have any competitions coming up?"
Mu Jiuchen blinked his deep-sea eyes, looking at his son's poorly concealed expression, and felt hurt. Why would no one want free money?
Lu Jinyan honestly replied, "No!"
Jiang Yukuo muttered, "Useless teammate!"
Jiang Yukuo quietly moved to the sofa and asked his sister, "Sister, why don't you learn from Dad? I can't sit still. When I see those words, it feels like my butt is on fire. I hold a toy in one hand and a pen in the other, but my eyes just won't look at the books."
Everyone chuckled. They had all experienced this in their childhoods – preferring to hold a toy in one hand and a pen in the other rather than doing homework.
Jiang Siyun shook her head, "I can't help you. I want to inherit Mom's legacy. I chose to study medicine in school. This is my lifelong career. Chess is just my hobby, and computers are my side gig. My life goals are very clear; please don't try to shake my resolve."
Jiang Yukuo pouted. "Then I'll be the only heir! Shaoqing became a con artist. My dream is to be a singer. Dad, I really don't have time to be your heir. Why don't you just donate it?"
Mu Jiuchen was stunned. Everyone else gasped. The three Lu brothers looked at the little fellow in astonishment. "You're really willing to let go!"
Lu Jinyan exclaimed, "Donate what? Kuo Bao, don't you still have me? We'll inherit the family business together. It's so difficult to reach your father's level now. Unless you're smarter, more capable, and more cunning than your father, you'll only stagnate. That's reality."
Jiang Yukuo frowned, "Uncle, why do you have so little faith in me?"
Lu Jinyan fell silent. No one knew what the future held. Therefore, it was best not to waste money. Money is saved. He finally understood this now. The concept of money making money was only applicable to those who were already wealthy. Waiting for next month's allowance every month was too painful. If he had spent a little less last month, he wouldn't have to anticipate his allowance. Reality was the best teacher.
Lu Jinyan reached out and ruffled his hair, saying earnestly, "Son, I have no confidence in myself. If you inherit your father's business, I can relax under the big tree, and you won't have to beg for help everywhere. You'll have access to all the best resources."
Everyone was speechless, especially Lu Chengsi, who looked disappointed. Kuo Bao was still the most impressive!
Sensing his father's gaze, Lu Jinyan couldn't help but retort, "Dad, Bao is a newborn calf that fears no tiger!"
Jiang Yukuo glared at him, "I've really misjudged you."
Lu Jinyan felt looked down upon, but there was no evidence!
"Heh heh..."
Everyone was amused by Jiang Yukuo's words.
The family bantered and joked for an hour before Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen took the children home.
Jin Tong and the old lady had already arrived at the door. Hearing the harmonious family, they both stopped, not wanting to disturb them, their faces filled with envy. They never saw such a joyful scene in the strict Jin family.
Seeing Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan arrive with the children, they then walked inside. Jiang Nuan nodded slightly at them and instructed Jin Tong, "President Jin, I've already informed the housekeeper about your meals for tonight. They will be sent to you once prepared. Don't eat anything else. I will come again tomorrow at three o'clock."
Jin Tong's eyes flickered, and she said softly, "Okay!"
The mother and daughter then walked inside.
Returning to their home in the city, Jiang Nuan asked the two children to bathe. Mu Jiuchen also went to bathe. She quickly called Yan Qi.
"Sister."
"Qi Qi, where is Chu Yunying?"
Yan Qi replied, "At the hospital. I lost track of her the day she had the accident. I later found out she was in the hospital. Hong Bin has been with her these past few days, so I didn't dare get too close."
"But Hong Bin seemed to have gone out today and hasn't returned yet."
Jiang Nuan said, "Mm! I understand. Send me the address." She would go investigate herself.
Yan Qi replied, "Okay, Sister."
After Jiang Nuan hung up, Mu Jiuchen emerged from the bathroom. Jiang Nuan saw that his hair was still wet and immediately stood up to get the hairdryer to dry his hair. Mu Jiuchen cherished these moments of private time together.
After drying his hair, Jiang Nuan returned the hairdryer to the bathroom. Back in the bedroom, Mu Jiuchen was already lying on the bed. He beckoned to Jiang Nuan, "Wife, come here quickly."
Jiang Nuan kicked off her shoes and sat beside him. She was also very tired today. Mu Jiuchen embraced her and asked, "Wife, do you like pink diamonds?"
Jiang Nuan looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why do you ask?" She didn't have any particular pursuit of luxury goods. She preferred traveling over those things.
Mu Jiuchen picked up his phone and showed her a picture. "Wife, this is the 'Heart of Pink Diamonds' I purchased. It's not intensely pink. I want to make a set of jewelry for you. Do you like it?"