After breakfast, Mu Wan went upstairs to change and do her makeup, while Kuang Ye loaded the dishes into the dishwasher. They had ultimately decided against hiring a housekeeper for cooking, as Kuang Ye had been staying in the villa during his recovery. Now that they were back at their apartment, Kuang Ye was ready to resume his role as the family cook. However, neither of them enjoyed washing dishes, so they had agreed to buy a dishwasher.

About twenty minutes later, Mu Wan got into Kuang Ye’s car, and they headed to Flourish Mansion, a complex housing both the ST team’s base and Mu Wan’s new company. The area consisted of luxurious commercial villas, with ample space between each for privacy, making driving the most convenient way to get around.

Fortunately, Mu Wan’s company was located close to the main gate. After dropping her off at the entrance, Kuang Ye said, “If you’re free at lunchtime, feel free to stop by the team’s base. I’ve already spoken to the manager.”

Mu Wan shook her head. “I’m not sure how long I’ll be busy, and I might be having lunch with Sister Li Yue.”

Kuang Ye nodded. “Alright!”

Mu Wan watched as Kuang Ye’s car turned toward the ST base. The base was easy to locate, with an artistic ST sign on its rooftop. A glance around revealed that nearly every villa in the area had some kind of rooftop signage. Inspired, Mu Wan thought about commissioning one for her own company after the renovations were complete.

Before long, Li Yue and two designers arrived. It was Li Yue’s first visit to Flourish Mansion. To make walking easier, she had dressed in a casual outfit with her hair tied up in a high ponytail. Seeing the lavish villa in front of her, her jaw nearly dropped, and her voice trembled as she spoke.

“B-Boss… Is this the office building you chose?”

Mu Wan nodded. “That’s right. It’s a perfect location, and there’s even a small music hall on the second floor.”

Li Yue: “…” She realized she might have underestimated her boss’s wealth.

Given the real estate prices in S City, just renting this two-story standalone villa would cost no less than 200,000 yuan per month.

The two designers were equally thrilled. Flourish Mansion was a well-known luxury neighborhood in S City. Its first phase, consisting of commercial villas, was home to the headquarters of numerous large companies.

If she could land this project, her personal value would increase significantly.

The two designers introduced themselves to Mu Wan, who shook hands with them and explained her approach to selecting the best design. The designers had no objections, as such competitive practices were common in their industry. In fact, the bigger the project, the more designers were usually invited. With just two of them, their odds were already fifty-fifty.

“Let’s head inside the villa, Miss Mu. You can share your renovation requirements.”
“Sure!”

Mu Wan led them into the villa through the first floor and began outlining her vision. The two designers took photos and used voice recorders to ensure they didn’t miss any important details. Meanwhile, Li Yue followed along, exploring what would soon be their company headquarters.

Her thoughts throughout the tour?
Whoa. Whoa.

Although she had attended various high-end events and performed in lavish mansions during her career, she still found herself utterly amazed.

She realized her perspective had been far too narrow. Her small boss’s wealth was beyond anything she had imagined.

Previously, when Mu Wan mentioned a budget of 500,000 yuan for rent, Li Yue had assumed it was the annual cost and thought it might be challenging to find a suitable office space in S City at that price. Now, she was convinced she had misunderstood—Mu Wan must have meant monthly rent.

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Eager to win the project, both designers sent their detailed villa design drafts to Mu Wan by the next evening. These weren’t rough sketches but polished plans.

Initially, Mu Wan had leaned toward the European-style designer. However, the design submitted by the designer specializing in Chinese aesthetics completely captivated her. Instead of a purely traditional style, the proposal embraced a modern-Chinese theme. The design featured an elegant ink-wash palette, simple yet grand elements, and used carved reliefs and screens for decoration, imbuing the villa with a refined and cultured ambiance.

That said, the European-style design wasn’t lacking either. It was resplendent, dignified, and impressively luxurious.

“Ah Ye, I still can’t decide,” Mu Wan admitted. “I personally prefer the Chinese style, but the European style seems to align better with the essence of classical music.”

Kuang Ye studied the two designs, refraining from making a judgment. Instead, he told her, “Pick the one you like. It’s your company, after all.”

Mu Wan blinked. That’s true. Even if it doesn’t align with classical music, it just needs to match her vibe.

“Alright, I’ll go with the modern-Chinese design!” She made her decision and quickly contacted the two designers.

Feeling a bit guilty about rejecting the European-style designer, Mu Wan sent them a 2,000-yuan payment as compensation for their hard work. A villa this size would have surely kept the designer working through the night. While disappointed, the European-style designer appreciated the kind gesture and hoped to collaborate with her in the future.

With the design finalized, Mu Wan’s schedule became even busier. She spent almost every day at the villa, checking progress and discussing renovation details.

When Kuang Xingran called to ask how she planned to celebrate Kuang Ye’s birthday, Mu Wan was caught completely off guard.

“Huh?!”
“Ah Ye’s birthday?”