Chapter 35: Chapter 34: Xiao Yu’an Learns to Make Money

Xiao Yu’an’s fingers slid slightly, allowing him to see the man’s gaze towards Mu Ran.

Gentle as water, exceptionally deep and tender.

It was clear at a glance that he had been in love for a long time.

Xiao Yu’an didn’t continue to look, exited the current page, and sent Mu Ran a message, “No need to meet again.”

Immediately, he pushed aside the matter concerning Mu Ran and opened his notebook to see what could be done to cooperate with the military.

He had no idea he missed the chance to see his young nephew!

Xiao Yu’an originally wanted to join the army, but what he could contribute to the country by enlisting now was less effective than using his money on the military.

The original host was dedicated to attaining immortality.

His mother left him an asset of over ten billion which he never touched.

Most likely, the original host died in a car accident. After staying here for so long and being unable to return, he decided to use the money where it was needed.

Xiao Yu’an, possessing the original host’s memories, easily navigated modern devices and indeed figured out some projects he could cooperate with the military on.

There are three types of military projects funded by the private sector.

The first type exclusively serves the military industry and allows participation from semi-state-owned companies.

The second type appears as fundraising but actually requires some large local enterprises that meet project requirements to join through construction participation and product investment.

Low profit, stable income.

However, the return is very slow, so many large private enterprises are reluctant to participate and even avoid it.

Local government has to intervene, appealing with arguments about benefiting the nation and the people to “plead” for participation.

The third type is the most meaningless project.

Constructing grass lawns or contracting green belts along roads around military bases.

It sounds nice to call it a military project, but it’s really just about appearance, enticing people to bid for it.

Xiao Yu’an summarized that current military engineering demands are high, but there’s not much money and no profit.

But he has plenty of money!

It doesn’t matter.

His main goal is still to improve the treatment of border soldiers, to help them live better lives.

Seeing these people online, he often recalls his brothers who fought alongside him in Daqi.

Because they followed him, they tirelessly fought on the front lines, and due to the Emperor’s suspicion, they had to fend for themselves. When enemies appeared, they picked up long knives to battle, and without enemies, they picked up hoes to farm.

Obviously defending the country.

Yet they were unbecoming, like unwanted stray dogs.

Xiao Yu’an quickly finalized cooperation with relevant personnel.

This matter soon reached Mr. Xiao’s ears; his eldest grandson invested 500 million to support border soldiers with only one request: to visit the military to experience a soldier’s life.

Ha.

Haha.

Prodigal son!!

This is truly a prodigal son!!!

Mr. Xiao was livid; even though the Xiao Family’s commercial empire was vast and could last generations, no one spent money like he did, and he quickly called for those around him to summon Xiao Yu’an.

Xiao Yu’an, who had been preparing in the study, anticipated this.

He sat down in front of him, poured himself tea.

His calm demeanor made Mr. Xiao’s blood pressure spike, “Do you realize that the money your mother left includes Xiao Family shares? You’ve exhausted the cash flow; are you planning to sell the shares?”

Xiao Yu’an nodded, lifted the tea lid, elegantly sipping his tea.

He was completely indifferent to the old man’s anger; in his past life, he depleted the Xiao Family’s savings to help his brothers live better, and he plans to do the same in this life.

Business is not suitable for him.

It’s not that businessmen are bad; commerce is a crucial aspect for a country, and the Xiao Family is also a major taxpayer, contributing significantly to the nation’s development.

But he’s accustomed to sacrificing for the people; he can’t bring himself to profit off them.

In his past life, he was always fighting and killing.

This life, let it be.

He’ll enjoy the landscape of his motherland, living alone is enough.

Mr. Xiao could see his grandson’s lack of desire for worldly pursuits, which made matters very difficult.

Desire is an important reason for living.

But at this rate, he seems ready to shave his head and become a monk, “Are you trying to help soldiers live better?”

“…Mm.”

“Then you should learn to make money; in today’s society, money is important. Don’t give me philosophical arguments; without money, you have no ability to help the military. Even if you learn to make money for the soldiers’ sake, what’s wrong with that?!”

Mr. Xiao really found it absurd.

With such a vast family wealth.

Anyone else would be grateful, but now he had to beg this grandson.

“I won’t do business.” Xiao Yu’an had always handed his money over to merchants needing protection in his past life.

Additionally, his sister helps manage his affairs.

If worse came to worst, he would simply go to eliminate bandits.

With money, he knew only how to spend it.

He truly doesn’t understand how to earn it.

“Then don’t you know how to learn? Is your brain filled with water? I’ll enroll you in some courses; you go and study, then return to experiment in the company.” Mr. Xiao took out a pile of documents detailing various disasters nationwide, “If you perform well, I’ll invest in these places. When you eventually take my position and disperse all the family assets, I won’t stop you. Think about how much money I have and how many people you could help. Don’t just say you want to assist the army; I could build an entire army for you!”

Xiao Yu’an picked up the document from the table.

Looking at these jaw-dropping statistics.

“How… are there so many poor people, online…”

“You believe whatever you see online; how stupid are you?” Mr. Xiao disdained; he was among the wealthiest, naturally aware of the extent of poverty.

“Let me think about it.” Xiao Yu’an understood Mr. Xiao wanted him to take over the family business.

“You carefully consider it.” Mr. Xiao felt relieved seeing him willing to yield.

But also found it absurd.

The whole family wasn’t kind.

How did they end up with such a great philanthropist?

Could it really be a genetic mutation?!

Xiao Yu’an took the document back to investigate further; in the original host’s memory, the nation lived happily.

Everyone had cars, houses, and savings.

Traversing through thousands of years, seeing so much high-tech, being influenced by surrounding consumption, he naturally assumed that was true.

But it’s certainly not the case!!

Xiao Yu’an’s frown grew tighter; he began pondering the possibility of doing business. Mr. Xiao indeed had too much money, and using it to help the people could really improve many lives.

Even if he didn’t understand business, surely learning would make him understand, right?

He’s not a fool.

Thus, Xiao Yu’an messaged his grandfather, agreeing and hoping funds could be transferred once he mastered his studies.

Mr. Xiao’s expression was indescribable; seeing his grandson willing to engage in business, he couldn’t tell whether he was happy or not.

His eldest grandson’s greatest desire is to help soldiers and civilians.

What kind of saint is this, and even after engaging in business, who knows if he would be deceived cruelly!

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