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Chapter 258 Ying Sheng and Xiao Lan's financial relationship is normal!

Xiaolan said earnestly, "The reason I have these thoughts is ultimately because I lack self-confidence, right?"

"A tiny bit, but it's only natural to want confirmation, so don't worry about it too much," Ying Sheng said. "It also shows that you care about me, which makes me really happy, but unfortunately I can't fully express it, so I'm very sorry."

"No, no, there isn't any..."

Xiaolan was a little shy, but quickly asked curiously, "Why can't you express yourself?"

"Because I have facial paralysis."

"..."

Xiao Lan was speechless for two seconds, then realized that she actually knew the reason. It was probably because their feelings were not deep enough. Shui Yuejun was still guided by Tian Shu's rationality.

Tian Shu...

What kind of existence is this, and why does Mizuki-kun have such consciousness?

Xiaolan was very curious about this, but she knew that now was not the time to delve into these things. Just like their relationship, this aspect also needed to be developed gradually.

So what were they saying in the beginning?

Ran thought for a moment and asked, "Is it so that Ai and Akechi can be free from constraints that you connected them with the Suzuki Group and let them create their own wealth?"

Ying Sheng nodded: "Of course, and they are good at this, so continuing to study it can be considered as realizing their life's value. It's possible for ordinary people to be meticulous and spend a lot of energy on daily necessities, even to the point of making themselves unhappy, but Xiao Ai would never do that."

Even if she meets someone she likes in the future and gets married, it will never be like that.

With the miracle of Aphrodite's birth on the river as a precedent, even though Ran knows nothing about the medical industry, she can clearly understand Ai's talent. Hearing Hotaru's words, she quite agreed, but the next sentence...

"Does she like Shinichi?" Ran asked curiously.

"........."

Ying Sheng was speechless: "You really are love-struck, aren't you? They haven't seen each other for thirteen years, and Kudo even has amnesia. What basis could there be for liking each other? If a short time spent together in kindergarten can be considered an unbreakable bond, then the world would be full of childhood sweethearts."

"Hey? So what were your plans yesterday?"

"Kudo was so affectionate when he was drunk, maybe this couple is an exception. But it's just his unrequited love, and it's a subconscious unrequited love. He's already moved on to someone else, and twice already."

"...Your words...are absolutely foolproof."

"Haha, it's a bit of a double bind. Anyway, no matter what, Ai is still a child. Even if she still has childhood memories of Kudo, it's impossible for them to be together. At least not now. Let's talk about it again in ten years."

"That's right. Ai and Akechi, what project are they collaborating on with the Suzuki Group right now?"

"The initial plan is to develop drugs related to Alzheimer's disease. Whether other projects will be developed later depends on the progress of cooperation here."

As they were talking, Hotaru's phone rang; it was Sonoko.

Ying Sheng glanced at Xiao Lan, saying, "Speak of the devil, and he appears." He connected the earphones and handed one to Xiao Lan, who sighed rather dejectedly:

"I thought Sonoko was gesturing to me this afternoon."

Ying Sheng shrugged: "That's pretty much it. You and I are the same. We can talk to her anytime we want."

After speaking, he answered the phone.

"Mr. Shuiyue, my father would like to have a word with you."

Sonoko's voice was as usual, but it sounded rather formal and calm.

Ying Sheng readily agreed, and five seconds later, the voice in the earphones changed to a rather gentle middle-aged male voice:

“Mr. Mizuki, my name is Suzuki Shiro. My daughter is so lucky to have a friend like you.”

"You're too kind. It's my honor to become friends with Ms. Sonoko."

After a round of mutual flattery, things finally got down to business. A technical seminar was scheduled to start at 1:30 pm tomorrow. As for the contract drafting, equity distribution, and other business aspects, those will have to be finalized one by one after tomorrow.

After a few more polite words, the phone was returned to Sonoko. She didn't say anything else, politely said goodbye, and then hung up.

"that's it?"

Xiao Lan asked, somewhat surprised.

"that's it."

Ying Sheng nodded calmly.

He put his phone aside and started eating the food that had just been served, casually saying, "Just like I told you before, apart from those highly specialized matters, anything else is very easy as long as you put your heart into it."

Especially in business, the most important thing is capital and connections. With Yuanzi acting as a go-between, this is easily solved. Secondly, unique skills, with Ai and Akechi's talents, make this even simpler.

Combining the two, things are as they are now.

You don't actually think there's a roundtable negotiation like in TV dramas, where everyone looks serious and is dressed in a sharp suit?

Well, that kind of thing does happen. Contract negotiations should certainly be left to professionals, but the actual decision-making process is often more arbitrary.

"Harmony brings wealth," that perfectly describes Mr. Suzuki. Have you ever met him?

Ran nodded: "I saw him when I went to Sonoko's house." She thought back for a moment and seemed to realize something. "It seems that it is indeed as you said, Mr. Suzuki. Mr. Suzuki has a very gentle personality and is not pretentious at all. He is just like the uncle next door."

"That's the feeling you want to give people. Once you feel a sense of closeness, wouldn't it be much easier to do business?"

Ying Sheng thought for a moment and said, "Do you think his rather plump figure is also deliberately maintained? Wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses completely eliminates his elite temperament."

As a very important provisional partner, Hotaru naturally investigated Shiro Suzuki very carefully beforehand.

To avoid misunderstanding, he only collected publicly available information, but that is enough to explain a lot.

"Maybe……"

Xiaolan hesitated. It felt strange to deliberately maintain an image for the sake of business...

Ying Sheng guessed her thoughts: "To give you a simple example, imagine you have a rare disease and need to see a doctor. Now, A looks young and looks like a college student who has just graduated, while B is a middle-aged man with a receding hairline who sits there like a seasoned expert."

You only have one chance. Who will you go to?

Xiaolan paused for two seconds, then said dejectedly, "If we didn't know their true skill level beforehand, of course we would choose the second one. I understand now, humans really are visual creatures, first impressions are very important."

Ying Sheng nodded: "That's pretty much it. The uniforms of various professionals, the affability of negotiation experts and businessmen, are all for this purpose."

Another example close to us is Ms. Aida; she has an incredibly gentle demeanor, making it easy for people to lower their guard.

This principle had a very common application scenario in Ying Sheng's previous life: using big data analysis to identify the target's various preferences, including XP, and then creating a person.

Using these specially customized androids to approach targets, whether in business negotiations or through seduction, often yields good results.

Even if the target can guess that something is wrong with this person, as long as he still has a biological brain, the secretion of various hormones will not obey his command.

Moreover, as long as it's done discreetly and naturally, very few people will actually suspect anything.

Most of them would believe that this was a match made in heaven, and that the person was their destined soulmate.

Ying Sheng is certainly not capable of doing that now, but there is absolutely no need for her to do so.

Xiaolan pondered for a moment, nodded, and asked curiously, "So when you negotiate with them, you'll be a completely different, serious person?"

“I already said she’s a professional, of course she wouldn’t be someone like me who’s only half-baked.” Ying Sheng thought for a moment, “What do you think of Attorney Fei? Although she’s not in the business world, as a top lawyer, she must understand this area very well.”

Even if things don't go perfectly, she'll know many people in this field, and she can lead the formation of a negotiation team.

"!!!"

Xiaolan looked shocked: "Mom...does she want Mom to get involved in this kind of thing?"

"What kind of thing?" Ying Sheng asked in return.

"This...this..." Xiaolan was speechless for a long time before finally dejected. "Okay, since Sonoko and the Suzuki Group are involved, it doesn't seem to be an absolute secret, but...I just feel so strange."

"Haha, you've started arranging jobs for your mom without even realizing it? Well, doesn't that just show you care about her and believe in her abilities?"

"No, no, no, this is your idea, Shuiyue-kun. Please don't mention me when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll go to her firm to inquire about this. We'll see if it works out or not."

"..."

Xiaolan was still a little conflicted: "Does it have to be my mother?"

Ying Sheng chuckled: "First of all, I have gained some understanding of Attorney Fei through you and I recognize her abilities and character; secondly, this is a big deal. Are you sure you want to let Attorney Fei lose this opportunity because of a little bit of resentment in your heart?"

He looked at the dejected Xiaolan for a few seconds and sighed softly: "I understand what you mean. You don't want me to be known by Attorney Fei as a client before I am known as 'your boyfriend,' right?"

You're worried that this will taint her approval of me with self-interest, making it less pure.

Xiao Lan's hesitation vanished instantly, and she breathed a sigh of relief:

"Correct!"

She suddenly realized that it was so comfortable to be with someone like Ying Sheng. He said whatever he thought without ever becoming awkward or stiff. Moreover, it was as if he could read her mind, understanding her every subtle thought and providing perfectly appropriate comfort or solutions.

Ok……

Just like what Mizuki-kun said about Myo-on, she really is a part of him.

Xiaolan had only one small worry: she was afraid that she wasn't doing well enough or growing fast enough, and that Shuiyue-jun might lose patience.

That's why she sometimes feels insecure; after all, the other person is just too outstanding.

However, even on this point, Mizuki-kun has always given her a clear answer.

He will always be there, forever.

Even if she wants to grow up, it's only for herself.

As her thoughts drifted, Xiaolan heard Yingsheng calmly say:

"I think there's no need to worry about that."

Judging from the fact that Attorney Fei made the decision to leave you back then and did not return for ten years, she is a very rational person; judging from her two acts of charity towards Mr. Mori, her views on money should also be quite healthy.

Therefore, if she first met me as a client and then later as an elder, it is more likely that she would tighten her standards and examine me from both perspectives.

This is by no means a relaxation of standards.

After listening, Xiaolan pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. Her mother was indeed that kind of person. Once she found out that she had a financial relationship with Shuiyuejun, she would most likely become vigilant immediately and scrutinize Shuiyuejun with the eyes of someone looking at a playboy.

Although, this seems to be the truth...

Then she might even give her father a good scolding, give her living expenses, and make her independent so she doesn't have to rely on other men's money.