By 2014, Hengjun Machinery Factory's assets had exceeded a hundred million, and now, more than eight years later, its scale has grown to unimaginable proportions. Xiao Hengjun has become the richest man in Qingwu County. He frequently appears at schools and other places to donate and is considered a great philanthropist in Qingwu County.

Yet, the other co-founder of Hengjun Machinery Factory, Xiao Pingjun, who arguably contributed even more, holds only five percent of the shares.

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Pingjun remained silent for a moment and then said, "I've talked about this so many times; there's no need to bring it up again."

"Hmph, you remember Xiao Hengjun as your elder brother, but he doesn't care much about you as his younger brother."

Wen Yun snorted coldly and said, "Last time we went to your elder brother's house, did you see how our sister-in-law flaunted her son-in-law before us, as if she wanted to step on us? I can't stand it."

"This time Lanlan's college entrance exam results weren't as good as her cousin from the elder brother's side, and their whole family looks down on us. In the future, Lanlan must find someone better than her cousin, to make me proud."

She's been holding this resentment inside, but unfortunately, she has to keep it bottled up.

"That's enough."

As she finished speaking, Xiao Pingjun's face immediately turned cold.

Seeing Xiao Pingjun genuinely upset, Wen Yun didn't dare to say much more.

Beside them, Xiao Lan sighed, noticing her parents arguing over the matter once again.

"Mom, I'm always careful with what I do, even if I'm dating someone, I'll let you know directly," she said to Wen Yun.

Only then did Wen Yun let it go.

"Lanlan, mom's doing all this for your own good. You're still young, and once you go to Jinling, you'll meet more people and understand what excellence truly is," she said.

After saying a few words, Wen Yun glanced at the barbecue shop's ingredients and said, "I'll have someone send over the items the store is missing in a bit."

She didn't linger long, seeming quite busy, and left quickly.

"Lanlan, your mom is just like that; don't take it to heart."

After Wen Yun left, Xiao Pingjun looked at his daughter, concerned she might be affected, and spoke with a smile.

"Dad, I understand," Xiao Lan nodded.

Her mom always compared everything to their uncle's family, always feeling that their uncle's family looked down on them.

"Anyway, no matter what kind of person you end up finding, as long as you like them and they're of good character, your dad supports you." Patting Xiao Lan on the head, Xiao Pingjun continued with a smile.

"Dad has only one request: if you really decide to be with that person, bring them home for dad to meet."

"Dad, you're the best," Xiao Lan replied with a giggle.

...

In the barbecue shop, Qin Yun was focused on the barbecue before him.

The barbecue chef Xiao Lan hired was undoubtedly talented, but unfortunately, the prices here were a bit high.

However, good culinary skills also mean higher wages. After covering costs, if the barbecue prices aren't slightly higher, the expenses might not even be recouped.

But if the prices are set too high, then fewer people will come here.

There's always a trade-off, an eternal truth.

While eating, Qin Yun watched Wen Yun leave. Shortly after, Xiao Lan and her father Xiao Pingjun also came out.

Wen Yun didn't look at him, but Xiao Pingjun nodded slightly at Qin Yun before leaving too.

"I'm full, thanks to Xiao Lan for the invitation," Qin Yun said with a smile as he saw Xiao Lan approaching and stood up.

"Ah, Qin Yun, are you leaving so soon?" Xiao Lan quickly asked.

She wasn't sure if she liked Qin Yun, but she definitely found him intriguing and felt very at ease talking to him.

"Boss Xiao, I still have things to do. Some small shops are waiting for me to make money," Qin Yun said with a smile.

"Alright then," Xiao Lan knew Qin Yun had opened a few shops and must be busy.

She thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "When are you heading to the school there?"

They both attended Jiangyuan University in Jinling.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yun replied, "The 30th."

Jiangyuan University's registration was on September 1st, but Qin Yun had to go early to prepare for the three shops' operations.

"The 30th, huh? On the 1st, my dad is driving me there," Xiao Lan said, "If you were going on the 1st too, I could ask my dad to give you a lift."

"Haha, no need," Qin Yun chuckled.

After chatting a bit more, he left.

...

After leaving the Ningxia Barbecue Shop, Qin Yun went to find Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang had been traveling to various places earlier, thoroughly enjoying the summer.

The main reason was the intense pressure of the three years in high school, where even during summer and winter breaks, it was nonstop studying.

This summer, he seemed determined to do everything he hadn't done before.

A few days ago, he came looking for Qin Yun, but Qin Yun wasn't around.

Arriving at a spot, Zhou Yang, tanned like a charcoal, was there, along with a middle-aged couple.

Seeing this, Qin Yun walked over directly, "Hello, uncle, auntie."

"Oh, it's Yun," the middle-aged couple greeted with smiles upon seeing Qin Yun.

They were Zhou Yang's parents.

They both worked at a furniture store, where Zhou Yang's father held a minor leadership role, much better off than Qin Yun's family used to be.

"Wow, Qin Yun, it's been two months since we last met, and I heard you've opened two more shoe stores?" Zhou Yang exclaimed excitedly as soon as he saw Qin Yun.

"Xiaoyang, you should learn from Yun. The businesses he runs are doing exceptionally well now."

"Yes, Xiaoyang, if you had half of Qin Yun's abilities, we'd be at ease," Zhou Yang's parents said, unable to hold back.

They were originally from Qin Family Village and naturally knew Qin Yun's parents, as well as Celestial Fortune Clothing Store and Celestial Fortune Shoe Store.

Qin Yun was almost like a child they watched grow up, and now he's succeeded in building such a career, they couldn't help but feel envious.

But, he's someone else's child after all.

If Zhou Yang could achieve half of Qin Yun's career, they would probably smile in their dreams.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang smirked, "I'm still young, and I don't feel like establishing a career yet; it's too exhausting."

In college, he just wanted to have fun for a few years.

After university, that would be the time to face life head-on.

"You brat." Hearing Zhou Yang's words, his parents were upset but said nothing more with Qin Yun present.

They praised Qin Yun a bit more before leaving.

"Sigh, the summer break flew by, and it feels like no time has passed, yet we're about to start university," Zhou Yang sighed as he sat down.

Qin Yun just chuckled; he felt the summer had been very fulfilling.

Not only with the clothing factory, shoe factory, clothing store, shoe store in Qingwu County but also the three clothing stores in Jinling, which were almost finished with renovations, waiting for the September 1st opening.

His business was starting to take off.

He also used the summer to learn how to drive, and he got his driver's license.

In truth, he had hardly taken a break the entire summer.

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