As the saying goes, “Once you’ve eaten from someone’s plate, you can’t be too picky.” Once he accepted help from him, even though Shen Yuchen was unwilling, he still had to symbolically send some money his way.

When asking someone for help, you have to have the right attitude, not making the other person feel uncomfortable.

After hesitating for a long time, Yu Yan pulled up Yu Chen’s WeChat.

[Yu Yan: Brother, I need help!]

[Yu Chen: ?]

[Yu Yan: What are you doing? Are you busy?]

[Yu Chen: In a meeting, screen sharing.]

[Yu Yan: Then go ahead, I’m not in a rush.]

[Yu Chen: You said, Dad called off the meeting.]

[Yu Yan: What does Shen Yuchen like to eat? Does he have any dietary restrictions?]

Ten minutes passed, and no reply came.

Just as Yu Yan was about to call, a message from Yu Lin popped up in the “Safe and Healthy Family” chat.

[Yu Lin: Little Yan, why are you suddenly asking about Shen Yuchen’s preferences? Are you planning to invite him for a meal?]

[Yu Yan: Yes, Dad.]

[Jiang Mo: Sweetheart, why don’t you bring him home? Mom and Dad will cook.]

[Yu Yan: No need, Mom, a restaurant is fine.]

[Jiang Mo: Alright then, remember to call us if you need anything.]

[Yu Chen: He likes Cantonese food.]

[Yu Yan: Cat nodding.jpg]

Yu Yan did some research and confirmed a few famous Cantonese dishes, then checked restaurant recommendations on a short video platform.

“Friends, today I’m recommending a Cantonese restaurant. Their baked chicken is the most authentic in the entire city, using only free-range mountain chickens. Look, it’s running here, from mountain chicken to baked chicken in just three hours. The restaurant is located 100 kilometers north of the airport…”

The screen switched to a few mountains in the area, with smoke rising from chimneys.

What kind of mountain?

After spending half an hour on the research, Yu Yan decided on a restaurant near Minghua, just a five-minute drive away, with excellent reviews.

Once everything was arranged, Yu Yan went to Shen Yuchen’s office at the scheduled time, only to be told that he was having a meal with an overseas partner.

On Friday afternoon, Yu Yan went to Shen Yuchen’s office again, but still, he missed him.

After two consecutive failures, he finally remembered to use technology.

[Yu Yan: Shen Ge, are you free to have a meal together this weekend? My treat.]

[Shen Yuchen: No time.]

Yu Yan assumed he was still busy with the overseas partnership, so he moved the time two days later and asked again.

[Yu Yan: Brother, are you available for lunch on Monday? We could eat together at the canteen.]

[Shen Yuchen: No time.]

When it comes to asking for money, you have to be thick-skinned. Who would give up after just one or two failures?

He pushed the time further back and continued to message Shen Yuchen.

[Yu Yan: Shen Ge, a new Cantonese restaurant just opened in CBD. Want to go after work?]

[Shen Yuchen: Not going.]

[Yu Yan: What do you like to eat? Can we have a meal together?]

[Shen Yuchen: Not interested.]

It seemed this project was difficult; even Shen Yuchen couldn’t manage it, busy to the point that he didn’t have time to eat. Asking about investments at this point might be a bit too much, so Yu Yan reluctantly put away his phone.

He could easily invest millions himself, but since he signed an agent contract with the company and didn’t have his own studio, he wasn’t sure if it would be a violation. What if the investment made money and he pocketed it, causing trouble between Shen Yuchen and Yu Chen?

These were all things Yu Yan didn’t want to see, so he preferred to get the investment money through the company.

After over a week of failed attempts to meet, Yu Yan was becoming frustrated and clocked out an hour early, ready to leave.

Just as he was leaving the building, he saw Shen Mu Yang in front of the rainbow fountain, seemingly contacting someone.

The ghost just won’t leave!

With his tongue pressed against the roof of his mouth, Yu Yan took a deep breath and pretended to be indifferent as he went over to greet him.

“What’s up? Looking for Zhang Yuan?”

Shen Mu Yang immediately denied, “No, I… came to find you.”

What a lie!

The new batch of artists signed by the company were still in practice, so Shen Mu Yang couldn’t be allowed to mess things up.

Yu Yan slung his arm over Shen Mu Yang’s shoulder and forcefully turned him around in a 360-degree circle. “What a coincidence, I have time. Let’s go out and chat.”

Shen Mu Yang was dragged away in a strange posture, only able to nod helplessly.

From a distance, the two of them really seemed like close friends, walking arm in arm, giving off a “brotherly” vibe.

Not far away, on the corridor bridge, Shen Yu Ming watched the two of them exit the Rainbow Fountain and disappear at the end of the corridor before withdrawing his gaze.

“Why is Shen Mu Yang at the company?” Shen Yu Ming lightly tapped his fingers on the table.

Zhao Chi nodded, “He brought a project proposal and wanted you to invest.”

“I don’t want to see him in the park,” Shen Yu Ming signed the document in his hand and casually passed it to Zhao Chi.

“Understood,” Zhao Chi replied, “Young Master Yu asked for your schedule this afternoon, saying he wanted to treat you to a meal.”

Shen Yu Ming paused for a moment, a hint of confusion in his expression.

“Recently, Young Master Yu asked Mr. Li from Xinghai about the company’s investment plans. Most likely, he’s trying to secure roles for his artists, and now that he has an investment plan, he wants money.”

Asking for money for investment at this time? And specifically asking him?

Shen Yu Ming’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Have someone keep an eye on them.”

…

By the time he got home, it was already past 8 p.m., but the house was still brightly lit.

Jiang Mo looked delighted when she saw him, “Baby, did you have a good dinner?”

“Not bad.”

The dinner today was specifically hosted by Shen Mu Yang to apologize, and it consisted entirely of dishes he liked. Shen Mu Yang occasionally mentioned the securities company, but he refused to engage.

After declining several times, Shen Mu Yang stopped bringing it up and instead started talking about how difficult his situation was at home.

The two of them scolded Shen Yu Ming for over an hour, with Shen Mu Yang ending it in tears.

Yu Yan was a bit shocked when he saw the row of luggage on the floor, “Mom, are you guys going on a business trip?”

“The overseas project with the company is almost settled. Your dad and I are planning to go abroad to travel for a while. Want to join us?”

Yu Yan gently bit his lip and then asked, “Is Big Brother going too?”

“He’s too busy. He’s handling the follow-up for the project. But during the New Year, we can travel as a family, and your brother will be on break then.” Jiang Mo really wanted to convince her eldest son to go but failed.

Yu Yan smiled, “I’ll go with you during the New Year then. It wouldn’t be good to take leave so soon after just joining the company.”

“Alright, then. Mom will bring you a gift.”

Yu Yan gave an OK gesture, “Have fun. When are you leaving?”

“Tomorrow afternoon. Baby, remember to contact your brother or call your dad and me if you need anything,” Jiang Mo said with some concern.

Yu Lin had been gradually giving more authority to Yu Chen, wanting to enjoy their time as a couple. Their travel plan had been set two months ago, but back then, Yu Yan was still included.

When the Yu family officially acknowledged Yu Yan, it caused quite a stir in the industry. Many thought that Zhao Xing was about to change leadership, and those who had considered cooperation became cautious, fearing that Yu Yan, the second son, would ruin the company. Yu Chen worked hard to stabilize the partners.

There were many similar rumors online, and now, many still discussed how Yu Chen’s efforts were essentially preparing a dowry for others, but when the time came, Zhao Xing would still be handed to Yu Yan.

As for choosing between biological and adopted sons, there was no need to say much.

However, in Yu Yan’s eyes, he had never excluded Yu Chen from this family. If Yu Chen didn’t have something, he wouldn’t want it either.

Yu Yan returned to his room with a small cake for the day and posted a photo on his Moments.

He scrolled through Yu Chen’s Moments from half an hour ago, which showed a landscape painting. He casually liked it.

Just after liking it, he noticed that Shen Yu Ming had liked the post under his brother’s Moments.

Curious, Yu Yan clicked on Shen Yu Ming’s profile to see his Moments. As he scrolled down, a small message appeared on the screen — “I tapped on ‘Shen Yu Ming.'”

Yu Yan’s eyes widened, and as he was about to retract it, the black profile picture popped up.

【Shen Yu Ming: ?】

【Yu Yan: Brother Chen, want to have lunch together tomorrow noon?】

【Shen Yu Ming: No.】

As expected, he was rejected. Yu Yan replied with an emoji.

The next day, Yu Yan arrived at the company on time, only to find that his office was gone.

It was demolished!!!