Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 385 The world is so big, I want to see it

Humans are truly amazing creatures.

The birth of a tiny life can not only instantly change the mindset and even the meaning of life of the parents who brought about this life, but can also influence the people around them.

For example, the parents of this little life, or the relatives and friends around these parents.

Jian Xiaojie was one of those who was deeply influenced.

In the past, Jian Xiaojie was carefree and unrestrained, as free as the wind.

She never wondered where Lü Yao went or what he did. Even if Lü Yao stayed out all night and fooled around with other women, she didn't care. She even thought, "Take me with you."

But now, Jian Xiaojie has changed.

When she heard that Lü Yao was going to take two women out to have fun after Xiao Ping'an's one-month celebration, she was furious. If Lü Yao's status wasn't so extraordinary now, Jian Xiaojie might have already ordered people to throw him into the river.

Because in that instant, all her thoughts were on Wang Shu and Xiao Ping'an. Even though she was just Xiao Ping'an's godmother, she still felt that what Lü Yao did was very wrong.

I feel sorry for Wang Shu and indignant for Xiao Ping'an.

They were even more angry at Lü Yao's lack of responsibility.

But after Lü Yao's cold retort, Jian Xiaojie quickly calmed down.

She had indeed been controlled by her emotions just now. After calming down and thinking about it for a while, she roughly understood why Lü Yao did this. He did this to deliberately create the image of someone who had no family responsibilities. This would make Wang Shu safer and reduce the risk of some attention being focused on Wang Shu and Xiao Ping'an.

At the same time, it can also continue to maintain Lü Yao's "ruins" persona on the Internet.

This made Jian Xiaojie realize that she also had to reduce the frequency of her appearances with Xiao Ping'an, and at the same time, she had to be prepared for the possible exposure that Xiao Ping'an might encounter in his life as he grew up.

Families like theirs don't need excessive exposure. Too much wealth, if exposed to the spotlight of the internet, can bring disaster.

In contrast, the real wealthy circles in China have done a much better job in this regard. In the emerging internet technology circles, there are also some wealthy people who have done a good job, among whom Tencent's CEO is probably the most outstanding.

In this circle, everyone generally adheres to certain bottom lines in their competition, and one of these bottom lines is that one should not harm family members.

But if you are ignorant and lack respect, and cause a lot of negative impacts, then you can't blame others for kicking you when you're down.

Jian Xiaojie accepted Lü Yao's explanation. After a brief silence, she said, "I understand. I will also keep Xiao Ping'an's full moon celebration a secret and minimize the impact as much as possible. As for you, I apologize."

"I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."

Wang Shu was surprised to hear Jian Xiaojie say that.

In her impression, Jian Xiaojie had always been quite assertive and arrogant, so she really didn't expect that Jian Xiaojie would apologize to Lü Yao.

Lu Yao himself was a little startled, and quickly waved his hand and laughed, "Oh dear, oh dear! You're too kind! You're exaggerating!"

Although Lü Yao tried his best to appear to refuse, his words, expressions, and actions all indicated that he was secretly enjoying it!
Jian Xiaojie was so angry at Lü Yao's attitude that she laughed: "Are you kidding me? I'm speechless!"

Lü Yao laughed and said, "It's rare to hear you admit defeat. Can't I secretly feel a little smug?"

……

March 22, 2017, afternoon.

Xiao Ping'an's full moon celebration was held as scheduled.

As per the arrangements previously agreed upon by Lü Yao and Jian Xiaojie, Xiao Ping'an's full moon celebration was held at a mountain manor opposite Shangnan Moling Lake.

Lu Yao had once discussed the establishment of the "Domestic Software Ecosystem Project Team" with Rong Nianqing, Jian Xiaojie, Li Guanghua, Wang Shan and others at this manor. The main reason for choosing this place again was because it was quiet and secluded. It was quite far from the urban area of ​​Shangnan, quiet and deserted, yet it offered a panoramic view of the bustling city of Shangnan from the shimmering light.

The distance between here and Shangnan is like that of a man and woman in the ambiguous stage of a relationship, looking at each other but maintaining a certain distance.

The usually quiet manor was bustling with activity today, with various luxury cars parked in front of the gate, their elegance instantly elevated by the shade of the trees and greenery.

This time, Xiao Ping'an's full moon celebration did not attract much online publicity, but the scale was very high. Not only did many prominent figures from the Shangnan Chamber of Commerce attend, but also leaders from the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Chamber of Commerce, and even Xiaomi Group, ByteDance, and Douyin Group from Beijing.

They certainly wouldn't miss out on something that could bring the two sides closer.

As Xiao Ping'an's father, Lü Yao naturally took the lead in greeting and exchanging pleasantries with the guests.

Just receiving guests from all walks of life left Lü Yao drenched in sweat in the still-cold weather. Fortunately, Rong Nianqing, Gan Xiaoxi, Zhu Junyan, and Zhou Xiangyang were outside helping to take care of them.

After entertaining most of the guests and confirming the list of important guests with the emcee, Lü Yao was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and take a break.

While Lü Yao was hiding in a quiet corner, Liang Yilan, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, came to his side.

Liang Yilan looked stunning and elegant today. Her champagne gold midi skirt was simple yet flattering, paired with a white turtleneck sweater and a dark gray shawl. She exuded a gentle and refined charm while maintaining a clean and sophisticated aura. The jade necklace she wore further enhanced her overall presence.

This outfit is both formal and understated, making it perfect for tonight.

Liang Yilan came over and stood next to Lü Yao, holding a wine glass just like Lü Yao, looking at the crowd of people coming and going in front of them. Then she looked straight ahead and said, "When I first met you, you were a spirited and dashing young man. How long has it been? You're already a father."

As she spoke, Liang Yilan sighed, "I'm a few years older than you, but I still don't know when I'll become a mother."

Hearing this, Lü Yao grinned. He didn't turn to look at Liang Yilan beside him, but joked, "Really? Do people in your circle also pressure each other to get married? Or do people in your circle actually have this idea of ​​wanting to be parents?"

Liang Yilan laughed: "What do you mean by your circle and our circle? Aren't we in the same circle?"

Lu Yao scoffed and replied, "I started from humble beginnings, and my thinking is influenced by my upbringing. I have thoughts like settling down, getting married, and having children, but I always thought that wealthy people in your circle wouldn't think that way."

Liang Yilan shook her head and laughed, "If you trace your family back three generations from Dongda University, you'll find that only a minority of people aren't from humble backgrounds. More or less, everyone will have this kind of thinking. Of course, if you look up my family's three generations online, we have indeed been wealthy for quite a long time. Although families like ours don't have the same ideas as getting married and having children, or being a good wife and mother, we still get pressured to get married."

Families that have been in business for generations and are at the top of the wealth circle will inevitably intermarry with each other to some extent in order to maintain their position. Going back further, it is common for them to even arrange marriages before birth.

Moreover, even if one of the betrothed children falls into poverty in the future, the marriage agreement will not be nullified. The other party will hold a grand wedding ceremony, providing money and manpower to help the child from the impoverished family return to business.

Even if a family declines in fortune, the things they teach will not disappear, nor will their influence and prestige in the local area. These things were the best advertisements in ancient times, and they were an indelible foundation.

Not to mention, after such an experience, young people who have learned from setbacks will become much more composed and cautious.

After all, setbacks are one of the best teachers that everyone can encounter in life.

Simultaneously.

Doing this can also help them gain a good reputation in the local area.

Such a win-win situation is rare, so it's unlikely that in established wealthy families, one would break off an engagement and demand annulment if one family doesn't work out—therefore, "Battle Through the Heavens" is ultimately a novel written by a young genius.

He truly captured the youthful vigor and spirit.

It's also thanks to the fact that this young genius has never met a true genius, otherwise, there might very well be another "Lu Mingfei" story in this world.

When talking about marriage, Liang Yilan seemed to have a lot to say. She continued, "It's not that I don't want to get married. Who wouldn't want to come home after a long day and find someone they like at first sight? If you know there's someone you like at home, even if you haven't gotten home yet, just on your way home, you'll feel happy without even realizing it."

"Do you know what it means to stay up until four or five in the morning every day in a house of more than 400 square meters, not sleep soundly all night, and always need a period of time to deal with the feeling of emotional dissociation after waking up?"

Lü Yao smiled.

He certainly knew that feeling.

Many people feel this way when they lack faith, goals, or enough happiness, and are trapped in a monotonous life without facing a survival crisis.

This feeling doesn't discriminate between the poor and the rich; it equally afflicts every soul trapped in such a predicament.

When Lü Yao was studying abroad, he met many people like this.

Young working professionals who squeeze onto the subway every day from nine to nine will feel this way, and so will wealthy tycoons with billions in assets who have achieved financial freedom.

The only difference is that the wealthy can afford to experience more novel things, until the novelty brought by money can no longer fill the void and emptiness torn in their souls by this sense of dissociation...

Lü Yao was also trapped in such a vicious cycle.

But now he won't.

For some reason, he now felt a strong sense of conviction, a conviction that acted like a stabilizing force, supporting his soul and will, allowing him to move forward slowly but steadily amidst the chaotic torrent of the world. Therefore, Lü Yao looked ahead, his eyes inexplicably resolute, and said, "I don't understand your feelings."

Liang Yilan was speechless. She finally turned her face to look at Lü Yao beside her, and then her brows furrowed involuntarily. She saw something called "belief" in Lü Yao. It was like a quietly burning charcoal fire, which looked inconspicuous but had a real warmth.

What's wrong with this guy?
Why does this guy seem to be glowing?
Where else would he get such a strong sense of conviction?
Crazy!

Liang Yilan was so badly hurt that she couldn't understand it anymore.

Lu Yao placed his wine glass on the table behind him and said, "I've seen billionaires or even more live like zombies every day, and I've also seen tile workers whose eyes are full of light every day."

"Our attitude towards life and our passion for something determine our daily state."

Lü Yao turned to look at Liang Yilan: "That's it."

After finishing his rest, Lü Yao stepped onto the stage of the banquet hall, picked up the microphone on the stage, and said, "Welcome everyone to tonight's full moon banquet. I am the host, Xiao Lü."

The humorous opening remarks brought a disheartened smile to many in the audience.

Lu Yao continued, "At the same time, I am very grateful to everyone for coming to my daughter's full moon celebration. It is my honor to have you all here, and it is a great honor for my daughter. But to be honest, I don't really have much right to stand here and talk so much. So let's welcome the most remarkable person tonight—her name is Mother!"

After Lü Yao's loud voice, he led the applause.

Thunderous applause erupted at the full moon celebration, and then Wang Shu, dressed in a formal gown and carrying Lü Ping'an, came onto the stage to take Lü Yao's place.

When Lü Yao stepped off the stage, Wang Shu restrained her gaze from Lü Yao, then revealed a gentle and generous smile and began to interact and speak with the guests present.

From the side of the stage, Lü Yao looked at Wang Shu under the spotlight. He had seen Wang Shu after he got a stable job when he was studying abroad. The disheveled and haggard Wang Shu at that time was in stark contrast to the radiant Wang Shu at this moment.

Although Lü Yao took a shortcut after returning from studying abroad.

But he really liked this shortcut.

After Wang Shu finished speaking on stage, Lü Yao once again led the applause.

As they had agreed beforehand, Wang Shu did not walk down the platform from Lü Yao's side, but instead went to the other side where Lü Yao was. From beginning to end, they did not have much contact or interaction in front of so many people.

That look...

It was as if Wang Shu had finally achieved his goal and left Lü Yao aside.

After Lü Yao returned to the side, Liang Yilan stepped out of the crowd again. She came to Lü Yao's side and said, "You guys seem to be overdoing it. Anyone with a brain can tell you're acting. You might as well just be affectionate together openly."

Lu Yao looked at Liang Yilan beside him with a half-smile: "Is that so?"

Liang Yilan frowned. Looking at the strange expression on Lü Yao's face, a strange and ominous feeling suddenly rose in her heart: "What kind of bad trick are you plotting now?"

"Do you want to get some fresh air from me?"

"No! Your smile is creepy!"

Liang Yilan really couldn't figure out Lü Yao's intentions. So far, the unexpected actions Lü Yao had taken had made her increasingly unable to understand this man.

Lü Yao laughed and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

After saying that, Lü Yao left from the corner to attend the full moon banquet.

The full moon celebration was supposedly for Xiao Ping'an, but in reality, it was used to strengthen the relationship between Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao in their business circles. Xiao Ping'an was only carried out by Wang Shu for a short while at the beginning, and then he was taken back to rest.

When the full moon banquet finally came to an end, Wang Shu had already gone back to rest ahead of time, and in the end, Lü Yao saw all the guests off.

Looking at the banquet hall that had finally quieted down, Lü Yao walked through the messy, deserted banquet hall and returned to the lounge behind the banquet hall.

Wang Shu, Jian Xiaojie, Rong Nianqing, Gan Xiaoxi, Zhu Junyan, and other people close to Lü Yao were sitting here, chatting amongst themselves.

Seeing Lü Yao return, Wang Shu was the first to raise his face and smile, "You've worked hard today. How was my performance? Was it passable?"

Lu Yao gave a thumbs up and praised, "Fantastic! I think if you went into the entertainment industry, Sister Shu, you would definitely be able to beat those new generation actors."

Jian Xiaojie laughed: "Are you serious? Those new generation actors have no acting skills whatsoever. Even if you randomly picked a farmer to act, he would be better than them."

Lü Yao laughed out loud.

Don’t say that!
Don't tell me!
In a few years, a movie starring a farmer will be released. The farmer's natural performance proves what Jian Xiaojie just said: as long as the subject matter and guidance are in place, farmers are indeed much better than the new generation of actors.

Rong Nianqing was also sitting in a chair in the lounge, drinking hangover soup, and said, "As you said before, the news that you will soon resign from all positions in Huasheng Life Group and that all your shares will be liquidated has been released."

Lü Yao nodded: "Okay."

Gan Xiaoxi asked, puzzled, "Wait, what are you trying to do by making all this noise?"

When Huasheng Life Supermarket Group was first established, Lü Yao was subjected to a wave of public criticism. As a result, Lü Yao resigned from all positions at Huasheng Life, retaining only his status as a shareholder.

This time, however, Lü Yao even cleared out all his shares in Huasheng Life, preparing to completely divest himself from its operations.

Although Lu Yao still has "Guangmei Investment," which is specifically used to control their many entrepreneurial projects, and is not completely cut off from them, there is still a big difference between having a position in Huasheng Life and not having one. At least his direct control has been weakened considerably.

Moreover, this complete withdrawal is itself a very strong signal.

Not to mention that Lu Yao had previously said that he would put aside all his work for a while and take Lin Yongzhen and Cheng Xinyu on a trip!

Does this sound like a word?

Anyway, Gan Xiaoxi didn't quite understand Lü Yao's current actions.

Lü Yao didn't hide anything and laughed, "Well, it's just that since graduation, I've been working for so long, and the workload and pressure have always been this high. I might be a little tired. Now that I have money, and the world is so big, I want to go see it."

Gan Xiaoxi tilted her head. "Is this right?"
She, and everyone else in the lounge, could tell that Lü Yao was lying, but they couldn't guess why he was doing it.

After chatting, Lü Yao came to Xiao Ping'an's side. Looking at the increasingly fair and adorable little life in the swaddling clothes, a genuine smile unconsciously appeared on Lü Yao's face. Then he took out the gold lock he had prepared for Xiao Ping'an from his pocket. The gold lock was engraved with the four characters "Ping An An" (meaning "Peace and Safety"), and it was a full-month gift specially made by Lü Yao for Xiao Ping'an.

Lu Yao held the gold lock in front of Xiao Ping'an and teased him. Xiao Ping'an's dark and bright eyes began to sway and move his arms and legs in response to the gold lock.

This heartwarming scene almost melted Wang Shu's heart.

After playing for a while, Lü Yao handed the pure gold lock to Wang Shu. He tightened his grip slightly and said, "Then I'll temporarily entrust Xiao Ping'an's full moon gift to you, Sister Shu, for safekeeping."

Wang Shu gripped the golden lock tightly: "Okay."

Lü Yao then stood up: "That's settled then, everyone go back and rest early."

……

After Lu Ping'an's full moon celebration, not only did Lu Yao resume his previous work rhythm, but Wang Shu, who had been on maternity leave for a long time, also returned to work.

Upon returning to Huasheng Life Supermarket Group, Wang Shu's position was not lowered; instead, she was promoted. Rong Nianqing appointed her as Senior Vice President of Huasheng Life Group, overseeing supply chain operations and granting her the authority to advise on the company's development and major decisions.

With such strong support, Wang Shu was able to address the problems that arose during her absence in a decisive manner as soon as she returned, while also optimizing Huasheng Life's increasingly large supply chain system.

Huasheng Life Supermarket is no longer limited to supermarkets in Shangnan and the surrounding areas. It has gradually expanded into a multinational corporation spanning multiple provinces and has even begun to build warehouses and production bases overseas.

In today's world, the overseas Chinese community is enormous, especially in tropical Indonesia and Southeast Asia, where the Chinese community has long been a very large force.

In addition, there are many Hakka people in North and South America and Australia. The number of Hakka people overseas who are recorded is 60 million, and there are many more who have lost their records. Even in remote places like the Amazon rainforest, there are Hakka people running small shops.

However, there is a severe shortage of products in China that truly suit the tastes and habits of students at Dongda University, especially overseas, where the logistics and delivery systems are particularly inadequate.

Shortly after its establishment and opening, Huasheng Life began to invest heavily in setting up its own logistics subsidiary. As a result, Huasheng Life started targeting the overseas supermarket market last year, focusing on providing a high-quality, fast, convenient and efficient logistics supply to address the logistics pain points of the overseas Dongda population.

These marketing points accurately captured the pain points of the overseas East Asian population, which is why Huasheng Life's overseas logistics warehouses and delivery system have received a lot of praise.

Especially international students studying abroad
The simplicity and efficiency of Huasheng Life's overseas delivery service made them feel as if they were dreaming of returning home.

The ever-expanding scale and vast market prospects of Huasheng Life have attracted the attention of many investors, especially overseas investment institutions and financial giants, who are eager to cooperate with Huasheng Life.

Just when Huasheng Life's prospects were looking bright, news spread like wildfire through Shangnan's business circles that Lü Yao had completely divested himself of Huasheng Life and was no longer part of its direct management.
(End of this chapter)