Shuai Chang knew that children always have a rebellious mindset. Instead of directly telling Mu Chengguang not to play with Yan Qinghe and the others, he took on the role of an elder and kindly lectured him, “You are young and lack social experience. If you’re not careful, you’ll be led astray. I used to be your teacher, and I have to be responsible for you until the end. I really don’t want to see you waste your time aimlessly. Aren’t you the department head at the branch now? Work hard, and if there’s anything you don’t understand, I’ll help you. Let’s aim for a promotion to the headquarters next year.”
Mu Chengguang felt a rush of blood ignite within him as he looked at Shuai Chang’s encouraging and trusting gaze. “Teacher Nan, don’t worry! I will definitely work hard from now on. Let’s strive together!” If he could establish a foothold at the headquarters, he could also help Shuai Chang if he encountered any difficulties in the future.
Mu Chengguang promised to keep his word on working hard; he showed up on time for work every day without being late or leaving early again. When Yan Qinghe and the others invited him out, he turned them down by citing work commitments, leading the group to suspect that Nan Yu was secretly scheming against them. Upon investigation, they found out that Mu Chengguang was diligently working after all.
They couldn’t let their childhood friend’s ambitions be hindered, so the three finally ceased their efforts.
Two months later, Shuai Chang handed a bank card to Mu Chengguang. “All the principal and interest. I’ll take you out for a big meal tonight.”
“Wow—!” Mu Chengguang was ecstatic.
Since Shuai Chang started investing in stocks, he had been working diligently, and the two hadn’t gone on a date in a long time. Mu Chengguang’s company was quiet that day, so he finished work on time and was not expecting to hear good news upon returning.
“Teacher Nan, how much money did you make in the past two months?” Mu Chengguang asked while checking his phone messages, as he always received SMS alerts for bank transfers.
“[China Agricultural x Bank] Your account ending in 6666 completed a transfer of 3,100,000.00 RMB on September 3 at 17:40. Current balance: 3,100,520 RMB.”
“How can there be so much money?” Mu Chengguang exclaimed, widening his eyes in disbelief.
He had only around two million in his account before, and now, after just two months, it had increased to over three million! The return on investment was astonishingly high!
“Teacher Nan, you didn’t just transfer all the money you made to me, did you?”
Shuai Chang smiled softly, his eyes shimmering, “One hundred thousand in interest, and one million is just your pocket money. Spend it as you like.”
This show-off manner was undeniably charming!
Mu Chengguang found this vibe irresistible; his heart raced wildly, and admiration for Shuai Chang overflowed.
“Teacher Nan, since one million is just pocket money, can you tell me how much you earned in the last two months?”
“With money making money, it’s just over ten million,” Shuai Chang said lightly, as if ten million were a mere thousand.
Mu Chengguang was utterly stunned. What a bold move this was! Turning one hundred fifty thousand into over ten million in just two months—it was clear that their teacher Nan was an investment genius!
Later that evening, both of them donned their most dapper suits and set off to eat, in high spirits.
Of course, with money, Shuai Chang wouldn’t scrimp. He booked a table at the city’s best five-star restaurant.
They drove a silver Lamborghini, cruising smoothly all the way. Upon arriving, they handed the keys to the valet and walked side by side into Fengze.
Shuai Chang wore a sleek black suit, handsome and radiating charisma, while Mu Chengguang wore a custom white suit that perfectly highlighted his slim waist and shapely figure.
As they entered, most of the patrons’ eyes turned toward them.
After confirming their reservation, the waiter led them to a table by the window, where they could enjoy the night view of Xuan City.
It was only around seven, and the sky was a grayish-blue, with only a pale crescent moon hanging above.
Shuai Chang handed the menu to Mu Chengguang: “See if there’s anything you’d like to eat.”
Mu Chengguang flipped through the menu and asked Shuai Chang, “Teacher Nan, the Tomahawk steak here is great. It’s very tender and flavorful.”
“Then let’s get two of those.”
“And this one is also quite good.”
“Two of those as well.”
……
The waiter noted down their orders. “Would you gentlemen like to order any drinks?”
“A bottle of 2007 Romanee-Conti, please.”
Shuai Chang was truly embodying the spirit of a wealthy person tonight; a single bottle of red wine cost twelve thousand.
Mu Chengguang was completely won over by him.
He had two million in his account, but that money was entirely from the red envelopes he received over the past twenty years. His father, Mu Feng, hadn’t given him pocket money since he turned eighteen. From those red envelopes, he had managed to get by.
To be honest, Shuai Chang giving him one million as pocket money was a deeply touching gesture. With Shuai Chang, he gained not just love that fulfilled his wishes but also the care of an elder. From that moment on, Shuai Chang had completely replaced Mu Feng’s position in his heart.
Mu Feng didn’t spoil him, but he had Teacher Nan to pamper him.
The author has something to say: A bit brief… consider it a transition.