Reboot the heyday

Chapter 3506 Raising a Snowball Cat
Wang Taika's business reach is no longer limited to the entertainment industry.

Keystone Industries' logistics company has begun operating independently. This trip back to China resulted in numerous major business deals. Deep collaborations have been established with several strong domestic logistics companies, leveraging capital and technological advantages to rapidly build an efficient and cost-effective logistics network in South Korea.

Although all of this was aided by the consulting firm of former President Lee, it will still require considerable effort and thought to implement it properly.

Wang Taika has been busy with this matter lately and has hardly had time for anything else. There aren't many specific details to share; it's mostly about meetings, site visits, and signing contracts.

The detailed matters are handled by professionals; Wang Taika's role is more about oversight. He genuinely values ​​this matter, as it represents a significant step for him from the entertainment industry into a more industrial and capital-driven business.

Real businesses are the most important. Although these assets may not appreciate as quickly as those volatile stocks, Wang Taika believes in tangible things and feels more grounded in them.
Although Cornerstone Industries is now under Wang Taika's management, there are still internal problems. Even with the help of consulting firms and control of the company, there are still interest groups within it that favor the Lee family of Samsung.

After all, Cornerstone Industries was originally part of the Samsung Group. It was precisely because of the old chairman's kindness before his death that Lee Jae-yeol had this opportunity to overtake his rival. Of course, now both father and son have passed away.

The remaining Cornerstone Industries, though given to Wang Taika by Lee Jae-yeol, was actually more of a calculated move. Wang Taika would certainly be reluctant to give up such a large enterprise, but if he wanted Cornerstone Industries, he would inevitably have a conflict with the Lee family of Samsung.

This was Lee Jae-yeol's true purpose: to make Wang Taika an enemy of the Samsung Lee family. Although he had doubted Wang Taika's abilities countless times during his lifetime.

But at the last moment, it had to be admitted that Wang Taika was a true troublemaker. And this country, which was like a madhouse, was undoubtedly a cesspool.

Wang Taika actually felt a sense of urgency, so he has been busy with these matters lately.

As night deepened, Wang Taika dragged his weary body home. After so long of slacking off, the recent high-intensity work, dealing with various forces, and the tangled mess of relationships with women had left him feeling like his nerves were on edge.

There's a feeling that I'm working very hard, but I don't have any clear goals.

Wang Taika kicked off his shoes and threw himself onto the sofa, feeling as if all his strength had been drained away, and he just wanted to clear his mind in the dark for a while.

I was in a daze and didn't know how long it had been.

Just as Wang Taika was dozing off, there was a knock on the door.

Wang Taika was woken up, frowned, and belatedly checked the time. It was past one o'clock, which made him a little disoriented. He wasn't sure if it was one in the afternoon, or... oh right, the early morning.

Who will come at this time?
Then came the sound of a key turning in the lock, and Wang Taika felt reassured again. The person with the key must be someone he knew very well.

Let's guess who it is.

"Huh, not home? The car's still here."

I turned on the light with practiced ease, instantly dispelling the darkness and coldness of the room.

The lights were turned on, and seeing the shoes on the floor, the girl's voice brightened. She walked in and saw Wang Taika on the sofa: "Hello, teacher!"

Wang Taika turned his head and saw Xueqiu standing there, carrying a large insulated bag, with a bright and slightly smug smile on her face, and she even winked mischievously.

Because he had previously shared some basic psychology knowledge, Xueqiu prefers to call Wang Taika "Teacher." More accurately, Xueqiu considers Wang Taika a mentor on her life's journey.

It hasn't been an easy journey. During the toughest times, I even contemplated suicide. But now, standing here so happily, I feel only lingering fear and gratitude. Of course, there's also admiration, or perhaps even worship—that's fine too.

"Snowball, what brings you here?" Wang Taika opened his eyes but did not get up.

"Surprise!" Snowball squeezed in like a cheerful little bird, carrying a bag. "I knew you went back to Korea. Krystal went to Korea to continue working, so I knew you would be there too. I've been so busy lately, and I finished work early today, so I thought I'd come and see you and bring you some good food."

Snowball is really different now, unlike the somewhat reserved personality we saw before. Or rather, she's more like the Snowball from her early days.

Lively, cute, and always laughing—even to the point of being a little unseemly, like a little madwoman. Snowball shook the insulated bag in her hand, her tone full of excited pride.

Wang Taika hasn't seen Xueqiu in a long time, probably because he's been busy, and Xueqiu has always been very easy to manage.

Even when Snowball encountered various troubles, she never thought of bothering anyone and always endured it all herself. After meeting Wang Taika and getting rid of all sorts of problems, Snowball became more like an overly lively little rabbit.

The phrase "cherish the present moment" is something only those who have truly been reborn can understand.

Under the bright lights, Snowball was wearing a comfortable sweatshirt and jeans, her face was clean and her hair was casually tied into a bun, and she exuded a homely and energetic vibe.

Unlike the radiant idol on stage, she was more like a girl next door at this moment, radiating genuine care and joy.

Wang Taika watched as she busily took out the items from the insulated bag and placed them on the coffee table one by one.

The spicy stir-fried rice cakes were still steaming hot, as were the golden and crispy fried chicken, the seaweed rice rolls with plenty of ingredients, and even a small box of fruit that she had cut herself.

"Wow, you've brought the night market stall home?" Wang Taika's weariness and gloom were instantly dispelled by the warm, homey atmosphere. He didn't know why, but he regained his energy, got up from the sofa, and a genuine smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

"The culprits behind weight gain are all kinds of junk food!" Snowball chuckled, pointing to the fruit he had cut up: "So I'll use this healthy fruit to 'neutralize' it."

"Hahaha." Wang Taika was amused: "You're much more lively than before."

"No, I've always been myself. But this return was a bit rushed; I was actually out having fun," Snowball said.

Snowball is really active now, even more so than Wang Taika. She's been in Korea lately because of f(x)'s activities. Before that, she was constantly traveling.

Yes, it's about one person traveling in other countries.

In fact, Snowball is like that stubborn roadside flower, who can live happily even when she's alone.

Even with such a close relationship with Wang Taika, and even though she likes Wang Taika, Xueqiu has never for a moment completely revolved around Wang Taika.

A more vivid analogy would be like owning a tabby cat.

You could sense her dependence, yet her feelings always lingered only briefly, like a dragonfly skimming the water. It was as if she was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would lose her freedom, and she craved this comfort.

This is Snowball, a uniquely lovable yet infuriating place.

But things are different now than before. I've traveled all over the country, but every time I think about going back, I feel lost.

Go back? Go back to where?
Things are different now. Xueqiu has finally realized that the so-called "going back" does not actually refer to a specific place, or even a specific country.

Going back can also mean returning to someone's side.

As long as I'm by that person's side, even if it's another foreign land, I'll still go back.

When I return and stand before you once more, you will see my scars and know that I was once wounded, and that I have also healed.

Those who have roots in their hearts will never lose their way, no matter how much they drift with the wind and rain, or how much they wander aimlessly.

Because I belong to you.

(End of this chapter)