Chapter 79: Even the Dean is Shocked
Pei Luomian’s office was no different from the last time he had visited.
The style was calm, restrained, and orderly.
The winter sun shone through the window.
Today, there seemed to be a bit more of a festive warmth.
On one corner of the desk sat several red apples meticulously decorated with gold ribbons and bells.
On the coffee table by the window, there was an additional small Christmas tree.
Exquisite bells and snowflake ornaments hung from the branches; it was small and cute.
All of this reminded Fu Yue that Christmas was approaching.
After that would be the New Year.
Pei Luomian took off his white coat and hung it on a rack.
Fu Yue took a seat on the sofa in the guest area.
On the small tea table before him was a set of purple clay Gongfu tea tools.
Pei Luomian rolled up his sleeves.
Using bamboo tongs, he picked up tea leaves and tossed them into the pot. He lifted the kettle of boiling water, performing the high pour and low brew with fluid, incomparably elegant movements.
“Fu Yue, your game software has finished development and has begun trial use at the ‘Sunny Home’ nursing center.”
Hot tea was poured into the fairness cup, and the curling aroma of tea permeated the air.
“That fast?” Fu Yue was a bit surprised.
It had only been about a month since he had finalized the cooperation with the elder Master Pei.
“I thought we’d have to wait until next year. How is the effect? Do the children like it?”
“The feedback is excellent. Muyu was the first trial user, and she likes it very much.”
Fu Yue heard this and smiled happily. “I’m glad they like it.”
Pei Luomian took a sip of tea, his gaze shifting toward the window.
To the southeast was the direction of Sunny Home.
“With that game, the children’s emotions have become much more active. They are also more willing to engage in simple interactions with others.”
Pei Luomian finished speaking and seriously raised the teacup in his hand. “Fu Yue, my father asked me to convey his gratitude. Of course, this is my own sentiment as well. You have done something very meaningful.”
The sudden gravity of the statement caught Fu Yue off guard.
He felt a bit embarrassed by the praise.
“I’m happy I could help those kids.”
Pei Luomian’s gaze became a bit subtle upon hearing this.
“Fu Yue, the reason I looked for you so urgently today is that there is a very important matter regarding this project that I need to discuss with you in person.”
“Oh?”
Fu Yue sat up straight.
So there was actually business. No wonder he had been caught red-handed so soon after entering the hospital and brought to the Dean’s office.
Pei Luomian walked to the desk and brought over a tablet computer.
“This is the data report for one week of trial use at Sunny Home.”
Pei Luomian pushed the tablet in front of Fu Yue.
“The results far exceeded expectations. My father and the board believe that this project has both social value and commercial potential.”
Fu Yue scanned the data; it was indeed as he said.
“The preliminary opinion of the board is that Pei Medical will provide the capital to establish a new independent tech subsidiary to operate this project.”
“Pei Medical will be responsible for providing medical resources, channels, and funding, while you, as the creator of the core technology…”
Pei Luomian looked at Fu Yue with a serious gaze.
“This involves the issue of your identity, Fu Yue.”
Pei Luomian got to the point: “Do you intend to hold the technical shares of this new company as a consultant for the Ji Group, as a young master of the Fu family…?”
“Or rather, as yourself?”
This question sent Fu Yue into thought.
With his current Business Talent, he could directly distinguish the differences between these identities.
If he were a Ji Group consultant, then the company would inevitably be influenced by the Ji Group’s overall strategy in the future.
To put it bluntly, once the cake grew large and it came time to divide it, everything would become complicated.
“Naturally, my strongest recommendation is that you do not use your identity as a member of the Fu family,” Pei Luomian said meaningfully. “Fu Yue, a person must have something that truly belongs to them.”
Fu Yue naturally understood.
He had no status in the Fu family; his achievements would inevitably be swallowed by the clan.
His position as a tool for a marriage alliance would not change.
Finally, Pei Luomian made a summary for him.
“So, from my perspective, the most ideal and efficient partner is you as an individual. There are many methods to bypass the Fu family identity.”
The intent to recruit him was obvious.
Fu Yue did not respond immediately.
Pei Luomian continued: “Fu Yue, relying entirely on our Pei family also carries risks.”
His tone was candid.
“There are complex power struggles within any large corporation. Therefore, I am more inclined to find another angel investor in the medical tech field. Someone with a clean background and strong resources who won’t be influenced by Pei Medical’s internal issues.”
Fu Yue blinked.
Pei Luomian seemed to be talking about the Pei family’s risks, but the subtext was already out in the open.
“Dean Pei is also talking about the Ji Group, right?” Fu Yue looked at him.
Pei Luomian nodded generously.
“Regarding your project at the Ji Group, are you taking a fixed salary or a share of the project? The identity of a ‘consultant’ sounds prestigious, but in essence, it is very unstable.”
“One day, when the project ends, or… Chairman Ji is forced by certain pressures to let you leave… at that time, if you have your own company, you won’t have to return to the Fu family.”
Pei Luomian’s words were like a snowflake in winter, drifting into Fu Yue’s heart.
“Forced to let you leave”—this phrase made Fu Yue’s heart inexplicably constrict.
Would he?
The man had even invited him to dinner on Christmas Eve.
But the world was fickle; who could say for sure?
Fu Yue leaned against the soft sofa, his gaze fixed on the skyscrapers outside the window that pierced the clouds. His expression shifted through many emotions.
Ultimately, they discussed many details regarding the establishment of this software company.
Progress was made, and the atmosphere relaxed.
“Not drinking tea? What did you have for breakfast?” Pei Luomian asked with a smile.
Fu Yue toyed with a bell on the Christmas tree, complaining: “You caught me red-handed first thing in the morning; when would I have had time to eat?”
“The mushroom crystal dumplings and fish fillet congee at the hospital’s staff cafeteria are decent,” Pei Luomian said, picking up his phone as if preparing to order. “Shall I have someone bring a portion up?”
“Don’t!” Fu Yue pointed at himself. “Did you forget? I’m here for a physical today too. I can’t eat before the blood draw.”
“You’re really here for a physical?” Pei Luomian arched an eyebrow.
The word “physical” brought the topic back to the beginning.
The wall clock showed it was 8:30 AM.
The VIP guests for the exams had begun to arrive.
“Fu Yue, now that the serious business is finished, it’s time to talk about the other matter.”
Fu Yue saw him tap his finger on the coffee table.
The “confess everything” look.
“What exactly did you give that little nurse? What are you trying to do?”
Fu Yue pursed his lips, looking like he was holding back a laugh.
“Oh, nothing. Just a photo of Ji Hanmo.”
A few minutes later, two heads were huddled in front of Pei Luomian’s computer.
“That little nurse is a die-hard fan of Chairman Ji,” Fu Yue said, looking at the screen. “A single candid photo was enough to make her see me as a second parent, willing to go through fire and water for me.”
“So, you had her go through fire and water just to matchmake Ji Linyue and Chen Bai?” Pei Luomian raised an eyebrow.
“Chen Bai is my friend. I have to help.”
The reason was simple and direct.
Pei Luomian had already pulled up the surveillance footage from the physical center.
“Since we’re witnessing love, I’ll join in on the gossip.”
At this very moment.
In the surveillance footage, two equally handsome and eye-catching men—one tall, one shorter—appeared in the corridor.
Each was doing his own thing, not speaking to each other. They truly looked like they were nursing a grudge from the night before.
Then, they respectively left the blood draw station.
Holding their physical forms, they confirmed the waiting room number with the guide.
Back in the office, Fu Yue said proudly, “See? They’re about to go in. A man and a man, alone, sparks will—”
Before Fu Yue could finish his sentence, he noticed that Pei Luomian’s expression beside him had changed.
His gaze was locked onto a corner of the surveillance screen, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he were confirming something unbelievable.
“Fu Yue! Has Ji Linyue been secretly making things difficult for you in the company?”
“Huh?”
At that moment, Ji Linyue and Chen Bai were walking toward the end of the corridor.
There was indeed a luxuriously decorated room there.
However…
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