Hao Ren shopped with his gang before he went back to his room and opened the laptop to look at the details of the business venture that Xiao Mei sent him. The company was called, Yulu, a shared bike app. The people could pay the money and then rent the bikes for transport.
Hao Ren liked the idea but their was obviously a big problem in this situation that needed to be solved before he could start earning money. He called Xiao Mei and asked, "The transaction is not centralized and that is why they are unable to make profit."
Xiao Mei nodded and replied, "They are so stupid. I mean they can use an electronic medium to transfer the money directly but these old and obsolete bank personnel are unable to accept that someone else will reap profit from it."
Hao Ren thought for a moment and said, "Didn't you write a similar app where people could transfer money to each other?"
Xiao Mei nodded and asked, "I did, why do you ask?"
Hao Ren told her to find a lawyer and refine the app so that they could register the app with the government and put it through testing and also use those test results to negotiate partnership with the banks.
Xiao Mei replied, "Brother, I cannot do all this alone."
Their a hint of embarrassment in her voice and Hao Ren said, "How about we recruit some developers from the university, I am sure there are some good talented people. We can set up a technology company and then acquire Yulu as well."
Xiao Mei nodded and said, "This sounds better, we can make profit on the transaction app as well as the Yulu."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Well, I would like to settle this by the weekend because I have a school outing on the weekend."
Xiao Mei agreed and told him that she has already fixed a appointment with a man from the law firm.
The next day, Hao Ren came to class, it was a normal day, and Xia Yulei told them about the acceptance of the camping proposal by the school board, but they would need to prepare their own supplies, and they were allowed only a limited luggage. The students did not have any problem with that.
They were excited about the weekend and thinking about it, Hao Ren applied for a leave on friday morning. He did not have to haggle much, his performance was good and he was in the good graces with the teachers after his brave act of rushing after Dwight.
At the end of the day, Hao Ren and Han Lingshi walked out of the school and the young lady got inside a car with Hao Ren. She said, "We need to buy some supplies, take us to the carnival shopping complex."
The driver was a young man who drove her grandparents, and she did not intend to be very familiar to this guy. Hao Ren also noticed that the man frowned when he got into the car. He said, "Lingshi, do you know how to solve the problem that Miss Wan explained today? I am a bit confused."
What a joke, this was simply his excuse to get close to Han Lingshi and also get a reaction out of the driver. Han Lingshi replied with a nod and they began to discuss the math problem. After half an hour, the topic changed from maths to the supplies they needed to buy.
They reached the complex and Hao Ren and Han Lingshi got down, before they went inside a shop. Hao Ren said, "I suggest getting one sleeping bag and one two people tent each is a better option."
Han Lingshi nodded, and they selected four items before, Hao Ren found a tactical knife, flashlight, water can, small chair, and a backpack. Han Lingshi got this and insect repellent with her. She also picked up a rope and a hiking fork.
They also bought a pair of shoes each along with two windbreakers, and tactical hiking pants. After a couple of hour, they were both hungry as well so they grabbed a pizza in the complex only. Hao Ren paid for his share, and his impression grew. Then he bought Han Lingshi a good ice cream for dessert.
Two young people sat on a bench outside the complex, and Hao Ren said, "Your driver does not seem to like me. He has been frowning so much that it is annoying."
Han Lingshi narrowed her gaze and said, "It is because he works for my father."
Hao Ren sighed and replied, "I do not want to say anything but this is very distressing. Your dad hates me as if I have stolen something from him."
Han Lingshi shook her head and replied, "Do not worry, it won't happen again."
Hao Ren scratched the back of his head, and said, "I did not mean anything else, it is just very annoying and frustrating to be in my spot. I am sorry."
Han Lingshi did not mind it and she consoled him. Then the two picked up their stuff and were heading towards the car, when Han Lingshi almost tripped on one of her bags. Hao Ren dropped his stuff on the ground, and caught her in his arms. Han Lingshi was shocked, but she did not try to struggle as Hao Ren helped her stabilize herself.
The young man asked, "Are you okay?"
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Yes, I am fine, thanks to you."
Hao Ren waved his hand and picked up his bags before he took her bags as well and they walked to the car. The driver was told to stay behind in the parking lot and at this moment his face did not look well. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novel★fire.net
Han Lingshi saw this and said, "Let us drop Hao Ren back to the school and then head back home."
The driver hesitated but at this moment, a stern voice sounded from the side, "Erin can drop him back to school but you will come home with me."
Han Lingshi turned to the side and found her father standing there with his arms crossed before his chest. She was about to nod, but Hao Ren said, "Lingshi, you do not have to worry, I will catch a cab from here. Take your stuff and go home safe. See you tomorrow."
Han Lingshi frowned but she understood that if she was in Hao Ren's place she would not have taken up the offer as well. Han Ming looked at Hao Ren and snorted, but the young man did not react at all and literally went to the side to call a cab for himself.
Han Lingshi reached home and sat down beside her grandfather in the living room with a huff. Her breathing was ragged and Old Man Han asked, "Who made you angry, Lingling?"
Han Lingshi snorted and looking at her father with rageful eyes, she said, "Your snobbish and opinionated son just disgraced me before my friend. He set a driver to spy on me, and disrespect my friend. He is the one who made me angry. What can you do about it, Grandpa."
Han Ming was shocked to hear such words and so was the old man. Han Lingshi stood up and turned to leave the place when she said, "I am disappointed in you, father."