Chapter 40 – Autistic Young Master VS Ruthless Boss (15)
At this moment, Zhuang Hongwen had already forgotten that he had just intended to say goodbye and leave. He didn’t even know how he had shaken hands with the goddess. He just felt his hand was still a bit sweaty due to nervousness, silently regretting for appearing so impolite when meeting the girl he admired for the first time.
Hearing the female lead’s invitation, the young man obediently sat down. Seeing the graceful figure of the girl, he swallowed saliva, wanting to say something to Mu Yaqin but not knowing how to start.
Although Zhuang Hongwen was in his mid-twenties, he had never had a girlfriend. When he was young, he was broke and not smart, and later, after growing up and earning money in his favorite field, he basically lived a reclusive life.
He rarely encountered women in his daily life, mostly relying on delivery services. He was deeply immersed in the online world, with little opportunity to meet any girls.
So, suddenly encountering a girl who touched his heart made him feel a bit dumbfounded. Not to mention initiating a conversation, even chatting seemed to be a challenge.
At the dining table, the young man, while eating his food, felt that it lacked flavor. The goddess next to him occasionally tried to start a conversation, but Zhuang Hongwen felt somewhat absent-minded in responding.
Mu Jin, observing the pair sitting across from him, raised an eyebrow, finding it somewhat intriguing.
Zhuang Hongwen was indeed a top player in the industry, not only skilled at finding vulnerabilities in business networks but also proficient in game development. Apart from being a key player in Mu Jin’s team, he also had his own game studio. The games he produced had received excellent reviews, accumulating significant wealth over the years.
More importantly, through their recent interactions, Mu Jin realized that Zhuang Hongwen had a good character. Despite looking a bit young and dressing in a somewhat eccentric manner, Mu Jin believed that appearance shouldn’t be the sole criterion. Through their interactions, he found Zhuang Hongwen to be a responsible person.
Moreover, it was now quite evident that Zhuang Hongwen had an interest in Mu Yaqin. If he was willing to genuinely pursue the female lead, Mu Jin didn’t mind helping him a bit.
In the following days, Zhuang Hongwen almost dutifully visited Mu Jin’s home every day. Although Leng Xiao initially disliked him, he soon figured out that this guy had no interest in Mu Jin and instead became shy whenever he saw Mu Yaqin.
Thinking that if Mu Yaqin could have a good relationship, Mu Jin and he could have more private time together.
Furthermore, if Mu Jin’s sister could find her happiness, it would ease Mu Jin’s concerns, and perhaps she would willingly leave the Mu family with him. Leng Xiao’s attitude towards Zhuang Hongwen improved somewhat, at least not giving him a cold face in his presence, and he became less resistant to Zhuang Hongwen coming to the Mu family.
After spending a few days, Zhuang Hongwen almost grasped the routine. He didn’t dare to disturb them in the evening, and he knew that MuYaqin would return home around noon, so he waited here to have lunch.
Mu Jin had informed Mu Yaqin long ago about Zhuang Hongwen building a team on the internet, and she had always supported her brother in this regard.
Especially now, with the team’s reputation growing, even though Mu-style enterprises were not heavily involved in online businesses, Mu Yaqin had heard about the Wufei brand and felt even more proud.
Upon learning that Zhuang Hongwen was already twenty-six, just a year younger than her, Mu Yaqin was surprised. She had always thought he and Mu Jin were the same age, thinking of him as a tall young man.
Watching Zhuang Hongwen enthusiastically devouring the dark cuisine in front of him and even praising her sister’s cooking with a flushed face, Mu Jin couldn’t help but sigh in his heart. Love not only adds a filter to people’s vision but also changes their taste buds!
Did this guy remove his sense of taste just to pursue the female lead?
So, what used to be lunch for three became lunch for four. Although a dividing line formed between Mu Jin and Leng Xiao, Mu Yaqin was very happy. She was no longer alone at the dining table.
As Mu Jin’s condition improved and the team gained more fame, Mu Yaqin also started taking an interest in the online world.
In recent years, Mu-style had been expanding into various industries. Considering Mu Jin’s proficiency in the field, as well as the substantial income, Mu Yaqin began to have ideas. However, she wasn’t sure where to start.
Feeling that young people nowadays were interested in online gaming, seeming like a profitable venture, Mu Yaqin brought up the idea of investing in a related project or company to Mu Jin during the meal.
Upon hearing the thoughts of the female lead, Mu Jin quickly introduced, “Sister, if Mu Style is interested in investing in the online gaming industry, you can consult Old A here. I’m not good at this, but Old A is an expert in this field. Shengheng Game Studio, which has received excellent reviews in recent years, was founded by him.”
“Isn’t Hongwen part of your team? Why does he have his own game studio?” The female lead asked, looking at Zhuang Hongwen with confusion.
The young man, upon hearing Mu Jin’s words, immediately perked up and expressed his gratitude to Mu Jin.
Quickly turning to Mu Yaqin on the side, he explained, “Many people in our team have side businesses. Besides my work in the Wuer team, I’m also interested in game development. So, a few years ago, I and some friends founded our own studio.”
“We made several games before, and they were well-received with good profits. It started as a small venture, but later on, some companies invested in us, and we gradually expanded.”
“Of course, some big companies wanted to acquire us. However, we preferred creating high-quality works rather than rushing for quick money with rough games, so we declined.”
Mu Yaqin, upon hearing this, became interested in Zhuang Hongwen. The two engaged in a deeper conversation. Although the female lead wasn’t familiar with this profession, she trusted Mu Jin’s judgment.
Surprisingly, when Zhuang Hongwen passionately spoke about his studio, many of his ideas resonated with the female lead. She hadn’t expected this seemingly shy young man to possess such seriousness and professionalism.
In the afternoon, Mu Yaqin did not return to the company but visited Zhuang Hongwen’s studio. Knowing they were preparing for a large-scale game, she immediately expressed her desire to collaborate.
Zhuang Hongwen, naturally delighted, explained the situation to Mu Yaqin. This openness gained even more favor from the female lead, and they quickly reached a cooperation agreement.
With the trust of his beloved goddess, Zhuang Hongwen was very excited. He immediately offered assistance to Mu Style, stating that they could ask for anything they needed. He also volunteered to handle the network operations for Mu Style’s enterprises, considering it as an additional service.
Mu Yaqin, having heard from Mu Jin about Zhuang Hongwen’s top-notch standing in the industry, found his proactive offer quite impressive. She readily agreed to let him oversee the network operations of Mu Style’s businesses.
Zhuang Hongwen was thrilled by the importance given to him by his goddess. He promptly assured Mu Yaqin that he would spare no effort to contribute to Mu Style.
For this cooperation, Mu Yaqin even arranged a Network Operations Director’s office for Zhuang Hongwen in her office building. Although he didn’t need to be physically present, there would be a dedicated space for him.
Seeing how highly Mu Yaqin regarded him and how she became more involved in game development, Zhuang Hongwen became even more motivated. In just a few months, he completed the game development and launched it in the market.
Zhuang Hongwen had a keen eye for game development, surpassing even Mu Jin. As expected, everything went as the young man had anticipated. Due to the meticulous research and excellent production by the team, the game “Journey” became a sensation in H country as soon as it was released.
This successful collaboration brought considerable profits to the Mu family, solidifying the reputation of Shengheng Game Studio.
As the cooperation progressed, Zhuang Hongwen and Mu Yaqin became more familiar with each other, turning into good friends. Although Zhuang Hongwen still felt a bit shy around Mu Yaqin, they could now share occasional laughs, and the atmosphere relaxed considerably.
Mu Jin observed the interactions between Zhuang Hongwen and Mu Yaqin, content to be a spectator. He didn’t actively push their relationship, allowing it to develop naturally.
Time passed quickly, and with Mu Jin’s support, Mu Style continued to thrive. At this point, the annual business banquet invitations were sent to Mu Yaqin.
Unexpectedly, Mu Jin’s email also received the electronic version of the invitation. After all, very few people knew Mu Jin’s true identity.
On the day of the banquet, they invited prominent figures from the business world and emerging talents from various industries. People socialized, made connections, and expanded their networks in this traditional event initiated by a certain influential family in H country.
Mu Yaqin was surprised to see that Mu Jin’s email had received an invitation. Since not many people knew about Mu Jin’s real identity, she inquired if he wanted to attend. Seeing the expectation in her eyes, Mu Jin nodded, happy to fulfill her small wish.
Moreover, this banquet allowed attendees to bring their partners, and Mu Jin naturally planned to take Leng Xiao along. Of course, Leng Xiao was eligible to attend on his own merit.
Mu Yaqin, recalling her previous encounter with scoundrels like Xie Boyan and the trouble they caused, decided to call Zhuang Hongwen. She hoped he could pretend to be her boyfriend and accompany her to avoid such complications.