Rebirth from the Ashes

Shen Zhangqing coaxed Shen Xi, “Be a good girl, Xixi. I’ll consider your opinion carefully.”

Yun Jinping had just taken her bath and overheard their conversation. She called Shen Xi, “Time for your bath, then go to bed. You have a competition tomorrow!”

Shen Xi sniffled and held Shen Zhangqing’s arm. “Old Shen, you gotta think about what I said. You have the best judgment when it comes to investing!”

Shen Zhangqing let out a warm laugh. “Understood, time for bed. Don’t you worry, let your dad handle family matters.”

Once Shen Xi was gone, Shen Zhangqing immediately went to his room and took out a detailed map of the capital city. He analyzed it thoroughly and made a few searches on the web.

“Dear, I think that Xixi has a good point,” Shen Zhangqing addressed his wife, “I’ll buy this building since we aren’t getting any money soon anyway.”

“What about the rest of the land? Are you going to buy it?” Yun Jinping asked.

“Yes!” Shen Zhangqing replied firmly. “Our daughter has been blessed by the heavens. Her dad will surely be rich.”

Yun Jinping was delighted. “Really?”

Shen Zhangqing said, “I looked up the building’s location and it has good feng shui.”

When he was a young boy, he learned a bit of feng shui from his neighbor, a blind man who offered consultation services related to the subject. As such, Shen Zhangqing had some basic knowledge in judging how auspicious an area was.

In recent years, his knowledge of feng shui had also helped him in the property business and his survey of buildings.

Yun Jinping glared at him. “You’d better tell Xixi then, or else she’ll have a hard time falling asleep.”

Ever since she came home, Shen Xi had become a little money-grubber.

A mother knew her daughter’s feelings best. Indeed, after her bath, Shen Xi was still thinking of ways to convince her father to buy the buildings and the land.

Shen Zhangqing knocked on the door to her room. “Xixi, are you asleep?”

Shen Xi got up excitedly. “Have you decided, Old Shen?”

Shen Zhangqing regarded his daughter’s enthusiastic expression. “Yes, I’ll listen to you. I’ll buy the building, but the land will have to wait until I’ve cleared my debts.”

Shen Xi jumped for joy. “You’re amazing, Old Shen!”

Shen Zhangqing smiled. “Sleep tight!”

Shen Xi was over the moon. “Good night, Dad.”

Shen Zhangqing watched as she closed the door. He stood still for a while before leaving.

The next day was a Sunday.

Shen Xi woke up early and packed her things. By the time she stepped out of the house, the car sent by Yuan Yu was already outside.

Someone was sitting at the back of the car. She was about twenty, had a childlike face and a bit of baby fat. A pretty adorable girl.

“You’re early.” Shen Xi got into the car and sat next to her.

“Good morning, Chairman Shen.” Yu An greeted her courteously as she eyed Shen Xi with respect and admiration.

She had already met her the day before. She still had a hard time grasping the fact that the author of an epic tale like “The Favored Advisor of the Golden Age” was a beautiful seventeen-year-old girl.

The girl had a stunning appearance, but at the same time, she harbored an icy, distant aura. It was hard to tell her exact age from her charisma.

“Have you finished reading the script?” Shen Xi asked her.

“Yes.” Yu An felt somewhat stressed while sitting beside her.

“What do you think?”

“It’s perfect.”

“There are no perfect scripts in this world. Just tell me honestly.”

“I think the romance plotline is a tad weak. The same problem is present in your novel.

The relationship between the male and female leads has to be more passionate and emotional. Once the emotions between them intensify and climax, it will greatly stimulate the audience. In the end, the audience won’t forget about the characters, but become attached to them.”

Yu An’s expertise lay in romantic plotlines, so she relayed her thoughts. The plot about political intrigue was flawless and she had no professional opinion to offer.

“I admit that I’m weak when it comes to romance. You’ll be in charge of improving this area then!” Shen Xi nodded, agreeing with Yu An.

Yu An glanced at the icy beauty beside her and said, “Alright.”

It was quiet in the car.

Yu An was a workaholic. She had taken out her notebook and begun to draft.

“You said that I’m weak in romance plotlines. Is it because I’ve never dated before?” Shen Xi asked unexpectedly.

Yu An was taken aback. She turned towards her and said with a serious expression, “Minors shouldn’t be dating!”