Giving or not giving money was never within Huo Yunchuan’s consideration in the first place.
He did believe An Wuyang’s explanation, but that didn’t mean he lacked the intelligence to see An Wuyang’s knack for “saving” small amounts of money.
Even if he noticed, when it came to what should or shouldn’t be given, he promptly made the transfer after a brief interrogation.
Both of their Alipay accounts had long been linked.
An Wuyang’s Alipay profile picture was of a rabbit holding a carrot, a style that clearly showed a particular personality trait…
“Ding…” The notification of the transfer arrived swiftly.
An Wuyang’s phone, with its rather flashy notification sound, announced: “Alipay received 5000 yuan.”
“!!!”
His first unexpected windfall in life came so easily.
An Wuyang couldn’t help but feel a bit light-headed.
Seriously, his palms were even sweating a bit.
First, he rubbed his pants a couple of times.
Then he picked up his phone, checked the information carefully, and indeed, it was a neat 5000 yuan.
At this moment, An Wuyang was feeling a mix of joy and incredulity. He looked at Huo Yunchuan with admiration and sincerely said, “Thank you.”
He felt indescribably happy inside. Not only did the other person give him exactly what he asked for, but he also rounded it up. How great was that?
Truly worthy of being the man he liked.
“You’re welcome,” Huo Yunchuan replied, looking at An Wuyang several times over.
Forget a mere 5000 yuan; even if it was his life, there was no reason for him not to give it.
Fortunately, at this stage, An Wuyang only demanded his life in one aspect. The rest of the time, he was an obedient and adorable little angel, Huo Yunchuan thought.
“Well, I really like you,” An Wuyang sweetly said, suddenly feeling a bit guilty. After all, getting 5000 yuan for nothing—what did that mean?
The actual number that fell into his pocket was naturally more pleasing to him than those fancy cards.
“Hmm.” Huo Yunchuan’s heart skipped a beat and he lightly hummed.
This adorable little angel was again saying something flirtatious.
Really.
He reminded himself silently that the Durex was running low; he needed to remember to stock up on a couple of boxes when he got off work.
Anyway, it was used up quickly, never worried about expiration.
The two of them, each harboring their own thoughts, secretly enjoyed a late autumn morning together.
Then, like a homebody, when it’s time to go to work.
Speaking of early education or finding a helper to watch the child, based on the foundation of having a meticulous and skillful Aunt Zhang at home, Huo Yunchuan hoped to find a young woman with cultural and insightful influence on Dun Dun.
The growth stage of a child comes from the influence of elders.
Whether it’s the masculinity from male elders or the gentleness from female elders, it’s an indispensable part.
Huo Yunchuan, who had a clear plan in his mind, handed this matter over to his extensive network to help find a suitable candidate.
The news came quickly.
A master’s student who had just returned to the country half a year ago and had outstanding academic qualifications and personal conditions stood out among many candidates interested in this job.
After reading the resume and recommendation letter from the referrer, Huo Yunchuan wanted to meet this Miss Yang.
“Can I come too?” An Wuyang looked at the person who suddenly notified him to go out and socialize, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
“Hmm.” Huo Yunchuan said, “You are Dun Dun’s dad, so you have the final say in this matter.”
If An Wuyang really didn’t like Miss Yang, could he bring her back? Definitely not.
Listening to Huo Yunchuan’s explanation, An Wuyang felt that it made sense: “You’re right. When are we going?”
Huo Yunchuan glanced at the clock and said calmly, “In a little over an hour, at XX Restaurant.”
An Wuyang’s first reaction was that the food at that restaurant was really good, and his second reaction was that the journey was a bit far!
In Beijing’s traffic, what could you accomplish in a little over an hour? Nothing much: “Damn…”
He got up, washed his hair and took a shower, put on a set of new clothes he hadn’t worn before, didn’t have time to meticulously fix his hair in front of the mirror, and just like that, with invincible youth, he got into Huo Yunchuan’s car.
The girl coming to apply for Dun Dun’s early education was surnamed Yang, and her name was Yang Shan.
There was a small passport-sized photo on her information, and just from that, you could tell she must be good-looking.
But An Wuyang didn’t expect that she would look so stunning in person, like a movie star stepping out of the screen, with both looks and figure, and also academic qualifications.
This young lady, so outstanding, would be perfect as Dun Dun’s enlightenment teacher.
“Hello, both of you.” Yang Shan greeted with a smiling face as she stood up, having arrived early.
Her beautiful and graceful appearance naturally attracted attention when she entered.
To Huo Yunchuan, though, she seemed no different from anyone else. He nodded to her and said, “Please sit.” Then he pulled out a chair for An Wuyang to sit down. What was this guy spacing out about?
It wasn’t really An Wuyang’s fault; he’d lived for almost twenty years and seen few people.
Seeing such a stunning beauty for the first time, it was understandable he’d take a few extra glances.
“Oh, thank you.” He snapped out of it and sat down in the chair.
Of course, Yang Shan didn’t sit down either; instead, she slightly bowed and smiled beautifully, “My name is Yang Shan. It’s an honor to meet you both. Please advise me.”
An Wuyang didn’t know what others thought, but he was just staring blankly, genuinely admiring this elegant, knowledgeable, and beautifully graceful young lady.
“Not at all,” he reached out his hand, “I’m An Wuyang.”
Yang Shan shook his hand, “Nice to meet you, Mr. An.”
Huo Yunchuan stared at their clasped hands, his expression inscrutable, pausing for a moment before calmly holding his breath and bearing it.
“Please, both of you, sit down.” When there were outsiders, he always spoke coldly, without a trace of warmth. “Miss Yang, you have a master’s degree from abroad. If your resume isn’t mistaken, is this your first job application?”
“Yes,” Yang Shan looked like a smart person, speaking confidently but within limits, “I personally love children very much and am very willing to take on this job.”
When it comes to a child’s education, there are many things to consider.
Huo Yunchuan thought for a moment before asking again, “You’re already twenty-five this year. How much time do you plan to invest in this job?”
He was direct throughout, not wasting a single word.
It had been so long since An Wuyang faced outsiders with Huo Yunchuan that he almost seemed uncomfortable. Still, he couldn’t help but admire how, in terms of overall perspective, Huo Yunchuan outclassed him by miles.
Yang Shan thought for a moment and said seriously, “Excluding uncontrollable external factors, I think I can commit for about five years.”
That’s quite a long time, An Wuyang thought.
But he wasn’t sure how Huo Yunchuan valued this timeframe.
Instinctively, An Wuyang was waiting for Huo Yunchuan to make a decision.
He felt it was better not to give his opinion until he had accumulated enough knowledge and experience.
At present, the only thing An Wuyang could be sure of was that the young lady before him was indeed very beautiful.
Thinking this, An Wuyang couldn’t help but sneak another glance.
They say beauty can stop a clock, and today, An Wuyang, a young man with limited experience, was seeing firsthand what that meant.
Huo Yunchuan next door couldn’t possibly have missed these reactions, but he didn’t think much of it. It was all too normal; An Wuyang, being eighteen or twenty, was just being typical in admiring a beauty for an extra moment or two.
“Five years is still too short,” Huo Yunchuan said, scanning Yang Shan’s face and giving her a ‘nothing special’ evaluation. “Our ideal timeframe is ten years, maybe even more, until his character stabilizes and balance is no longer needed.”
Of course, that would be ideal, but initially meeting Yang Shan was merely to hire someone somewhat competent for a short period.
“Mr. Huo’s reasoning is sound,” Yang Shan said regretfully. “I understand the needs of your family situation, but for ten years, or even more, I’m afraid I may not be suitable.”
And she was very certain it would be hard to find someone else suitable if they were to relax their conditions…
“You’re right. Since you feel you may not be suitable, we’ll look for another suitable candidate,” Huo Yunchuan said.
Yang Shan was taken aback by this straightforward response. She forced a smile and said, “Alright, best of luck…” privately thinking, “No wonder he’s the CEO of a large company; his personal style is so decisive that there’s no room for negotiation even in discussions.”
Meanwhile, An Wuyang, sitting beside her, was utterly confused: “???”
Was that it? Was it really over?
He fell into a little contemplation. If Huo Yunchuan had already decided the conditions earlier, why didn’t he inform her earlier?
“Thank you, and sorry for taking up your time, Miss Yang,” Huo Yunchuan said, lifting his cup and taking a sip of warm water. “Yang Yang, let’s go.”
“Oh, um…” An Wuyang responded dumbly, looking very regretful towards Yang Shan before following, “Sorry, Miss Yang, we’re leaving now.”
“You’re too kind, Mr. An,” Yang Shan said somewhat surprised. “Perhaps we’ll meet again.”
“Okay, perhaps we will,” An Wuyang nodded at her.
He didn’t notice Huo Yunchuan’s impatient expression; he was just very puzzled. What was up with him today?
“Even snails move faster than you,” Huo Yunchuan quipped at the door.
“That Miss Yang must feel really pitiful; to be rejected for her first job,” An Wuyang frowned slightly, “Will this affect her confidence in continuing to look for work?”
“Who knows,” Huo Yunchuan didn’t care about others’ affairs. Yang Shan was neither kin nor friend; naturally, she fell into the category of ‘others.’
He grabbed An Wuyang’s wrist and pulled him away.
“You really don’t care about anything,” An Wuyang thought to himself, but swallowed the words back calmly.
The older he grew, the clearer it became that everyone had their own personalities and perspectives.
He couldn’t expect Huo Yunchuan to be like him, considering things that Huo Yunchuan would dismiss without a second thought.
“There’s someone playing the violin over there,” An Wuyang heard the music and showed a pleasant surprise. “Let’s go over and listen,” he said, moving towards the source.
There were quite a few people gathered there.
Huo Yunchuan frowned slightly. He had no interest in things like violins, but he followed along anyway. Standing in front of a flower bed nearby, he decisively said, “Alright, let’s not go any further.”
With his current mood, the crowded area ahead might just set him off.
“Okay,” An Wuyang didn’t want to argue with him.
Seeing a flower bed nearby, he bent down to blow away some dust that stubbornly clung there, then sat down.
Huo Yunchuan stood there for a moment, then sat down as well.
“…” The lighting here was dim. After a moment’s thought, he lifted his hand and gently cupped the back of An Wuyang’s head…
This kiss was completely different from his usual silent demeanor, rather impulsive and wild.
… It felt almost like touching a tiger’s tail.
“I’ll tell you, I’m jealous,” Huo Yunchuan said in a tone that made An Wuyang blush, teasing his lips and pressing his thumb against them.
Just saying how his emotions weren’t quite right.
But jealous…
“No need,” An Wuyang replied with his mouth still occupied by that thumb, a gesture that was embarrassing, but he had to make it clear, “I only like you.”
The thing that baffled Huo Yunchuan most about An Wuyang was that he could say hundreds of sweet nothings at any time to placate him.
“Hmph, alright then.”
No more anger.
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