Rebirth after the college entrance examination

Chapter 183 She started crying while fighting.
During lunch, Guo Xiaochuan drank four bottles of beer and was perfectly fine. He burped as he put his arm around Xia An and went back to the studio.

When Tang Wan first returned to Dongshan from Binhai, she signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Guo Xiaochuan on behalf of Xia An, but it only applied to that one song.

At most, there will be a discount when recording again.

Anyway, the two of them are quite familiar with each other.

Guo Xiaochuan brewed tea for Xia An, and looking at the arrangement of the tea set, Xia An was quite amused.

Artistic types drink tea differently than normal people. Paying homage to that great guy, Guo Xiaochuan sprinkled a handful of jasmine flowers into two large enamel mugs, then picked up a small pinch of Jin Jun Mei tea and turned to ask Xia An, "This is a flavor I developed myself. When you mix these two together, there's a subtle minty taste. Want to try it?"

"Okay, I'll try it." Xia An was in a great mood. She didn't know why, but Guo Xiaochuan seemed to have a natural flair for having fun.

After exchanging a few words, Xia An got straight to the point.

"There were a lot of people at lunch earlier, so I mainly wanted to talk to you about a collaboration."

Guo Xiaochuan smiled, fiddling with a new string of fragrant rosewood beads:

"I guessed it, you've written another new song? Seriously, in this provincial capital alone, among all the musicians, I think you're the most talented. Are you planning to develop into a singer and dabble in it?"

He's the kind of person who never watches the news or buys a newspaper in a hundred years. All he knows is that Xia An drives a Bentley today and a Range Rover tomorrow, and that he's with Tang... Holy crap!
Guo Xiaochuan sat up abruptly, staring wide-eyed at Xia An: "You...you..."

Xia An curled the corners of her lips, thinking she had been recognized.

"Yes."

"Your girlfriend is Tang Wan?!"

"???"

Xia An paused for a moment, then rubbed his forehead with a wry smile and slowly nodded, "Alright then."

Oh well, it doesn't matter anymore.

Xia An said she hasn't written any songs and doesn't plan to sing, but...

"I want to acquire a stake in your studio so that it can be used exclusively for music production and distribution for my media company."

To Xia An's surprise, revealing his identity as a "prize winner" might not necessarily earn him much more respect.

However, Tang Wan is currently recognized as the "Goddess of Dongshan," and the financial resources of the soon-to-be-listed Tangshi Group are like a deep-sea aircraft carrier in Guo Xiaochuan's eyes. Why would he need to consider getting on this ship?

Discuss the price.

Xia An saw a calculator on the messy coffee table and typed a string of numbers into it.

“These. Before I came here, I checked your shareholding structure. You have a relatively high percentage among the three shareholders. If I want to take control, I need you to communicate with the other two.”

Guo Xiaochuan nodded vigorously, swallowed hard, and didn't haggle.

“Those two were just doing it for fun. They're my classmates, and they're not in this business anymore. I can get their shares back, but... I was in trouble back then, and they helped me. I don't want to take all the benefits for myself now.”

Xia An gave him a deep look and smiled: "You have potential."

But its future prospects are limited.

……

Guo Xiaochuan, acting as the legal representative, signed a letter of intent with Xia An on the spot.

On her way home, Xia An received a text message from Zhou Yitong.

I'm going back to find somewhere else to stay. I'm already on the train. See you in Binhai!

Xia An replied with an "OK".

He had planned to ask her tomorrow if she wanted to travel back together...

Could it be that this girl guessed it?

Tsk, you know men too well, don't you?
Scary.

……

On the last night of their return journey, neither family drank alcohol.

Zuo Dashu prepared a lavish feast for Xia An, comparable to a New Year's Eve banquet. While gnawing on pig's trotters, Xia An solemnly proposed that the two families buy a house.

Firstly, for safety, and secondly, for privacy.

Xia Kangning and Zuo Dashu actually had very little savings left. The money they had saved before had all gone into renovations, expansions, and opening a supermarket. What they had left was their son's dowry and their daughter's wedding gift.

However, the 20 million yuan that Xia An transferred to his parents had already arrived in their accounts. They could spend the money however they wanted, but the elderly couple naturally wouldn't do that.

Xia An had mentioned this to Zuo You in advance when they chatted that morning, asking her to transfer some money to her parents in her own name. The balance on that love fund card was quite substantial, and Xia An added some more to the awful hot pot she was eating at noon.

Honestly, spending money on the girl you love feels better than spending it on yourself.

Of course, she also has to love us.

This is a sensitive matter, and Xia Kangning cannot express his opinion before Zuo Dashu, otherwise it would seem like he is showing off.

Zuo Dashu and Wu Sufeng exchanged a glance and smiled. They had clearly received instructions from their daughter.

“Your Uncle Zuo and I have no objections,” Wu Sufeng said, looking at Wei Xiaofang. “How about we pick a time next week and go look at a few properties together?”

Wei Xiaofang readily agreed, smiling broadly.

What does a woman want in this life? Isn't it simply to serve her husband well, raise her children, and have a beautiful and comfortable little home?

The two fathers smiled without saying a word, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

Is there anything more worth celebrating than friends and neighbors who have known each other for decades eventually becoming in-laws?

Zuo Dashu and Xia Kangning silently picked up their soup bowls and took a sip.

Wei Xiaofang asked Xia An, "Son, do you think it's better to buy it in the provincial capital, or should we go to Binhai to accompany you?"

Xia Kangning retorted, "Nonsense, there are restaurants and supermarkets here. Don't you know you're not going to work?"

Wei Xiaofang glared at him resentfully and said, "I just said we should buy before the housing prices go up, and then take care of our son and Xiaoyouzi when we retire. You think you're so good at ordering people around? Why can't I retire early like Sufeng? My son wants me to enjoy my retirement."

When the scholar met the soldier, Xia Kangning simply said, "How many more years..."

Xia An chuckled and said, "It's alright. You can buy in the provincial capital, and then travel together during holidays. See which place is good and then stock up on houses. It's more reliable than stocking up on other things. I've been saving up for houses in the coastal area. In the future, you four parents can live wherever you want."

They were all very happy, and the cold winter felt like summer.

……

After eating, Xia An went to sleep. Around 9 p.m., she was woken up by a phone call from Le Ning.

Hearing his groggy voice, Le Ning asked in surprise, "You went to bed so early?"

Xia An scratched his head, still sleepy, and said, "I've been busy with social engagements all week since I got back, and I haven't been sleeping well."

“Oh,” Le Ning said, “then you go to sleep, we’ll talk again when you come back tomorrow.”

Xia An yawned and laughed, "My wife is the most important. I'm happy and excited just hearing you make me. Tell me, what are your instructions, Your Majesty?"

Le Ning giggled several times before whispering, "Let me tell you, just now... I heard that Lu Yao... Wu something... Wu something again..."

Xia An heard Wang Yue's voice on the other end of the phone whispering, "Wu Xun."

Le Ning said, "Yes, Lu Yao and Wu Xun got into a fight last night."

Xia An: "..."

That's... kind of logical.

Le Ning seemed to slurp up a mouthful of yogurt and said in a sweet voice, "It doesn't seem serious, but I heard... the two of them cried while they were fighting."

Xia An: "???"

Ah, well... it's still logical.

He asked, "For Xu Wanying?"

Le Ning: "Mm."

(End of this chapter)