White Household

After Huo Xi left, the Shen family began packing the things they would need to bring to the neighboring province. They might be staying for three or four days, so they needed to prepare several extra outfits.

Lu Shao had just messaged his assistant, telling him to contact the White Household and say that he was interested in their new project, when Shen Ze called out to ask which outfit looked better.

"The white one. You look good in white." Lu Shao stood up, pulled Shen Ze over, kissed him, and only then answered.

Lu Shao had prepared his clothes long before bringing them over. He would be going with them this time too. First, because the Shen family had already accepted him, they would naturally bring him along to meet the people close to the Shen family. Second, because Lu Shao could not bear not seeing Shen Ze for three or four days.

As Shen Ze packed the white outfit, he asked, "You really want to invest in the White Household's project?" Lu Shao gave a hum in reply.

Recently, he had spent a long time thinking about what he could do. In the end, he decided to start an investment company. He could invest in people whose talents had gone unrecognized, or who had ability but no money, and then let them make money for him.

His assistant had been newly assigned to him by his eldest sister. Mainly because he really did not seem to have anything he wanted to do. He was not as talented in design as Shen Ze, and working at the family company would be tiring too.

In any case, he had money, and the family company did not absolutely need him. It would be better to open an investment company, invest money, and wait for those projects to turn a profit without having to worry too much.

Of course, there were risks, but the members of the risk assessment team his sisters had found for him were all highly capable. If he still ended up losing a great deal, then he could only count himself unlucky.

"You do not even know how much funding they are short of, and you want to invest? What if the money you have is not enough?" Shen Ze asked Lu Shao with an amused smile.

Lu Shao hugged Shen Ze, resting his chin on Shen Ze's shoulder as he laughed. "Do you think I'm stupid? I've thought about it. If it isn't enough, I'll either find a way to scrape some more together, or tell them I only plan to invest part of it and let them figure out the rest themselves."

"That's good. I was afraid you'd want to swallow the whole project in one bite, then be upset when you couldn't." After saying that, Shen Ze and Lu Shao took a short afternoon nap.

That evening, the family ate something light before setting off for the neighboring province. It was not far away, and the flight would get them there quickly. They would probably still have dinner after arriving.

After getting off the plane and arriving at the hotel where the birthday banquet would be held the next day, they found Shen Father's friends already waiting there, along with several juniors from Shen Father's friend's family.

After Shen Father introduced several of the children to his old friend, he said to them, "This is your Uncle Hu." Naturally, they immediately greeted Uncle Hu.

Afterward, the juniors ate with the juniors, while the elders ate with the elders. Since Shen Father and Uncle Hu would be drinking and would probably talk until well past midnight, they did not bring Shen Yu along.

But Shen Yu was still busy chatting with the Hu family's eldest son. The eldest son was quite humorous, so the conversation between the two sides was pleasant.

The younger generation finished early and returned to the rooms arranged by the Hu Household to rest. Shen Father's side ended later, but with the birthday banquet the next day, they did not stay up too late.

The next day, while the Shen family was heading to the banquet, Huo Xi was already at the White Household.

"Lu Shao and Uncle Shen want to invest in your project?" Once Huo Xi received a confirmed answer, he knew it was probably because they had heard Shen Can's thoughts.

"You can accept it. They should mean well. I'll cover the bulk of the investment. As for their side, handle it however you see fit." Once everything had been discussed, Huo Xi had another meal at the White Household before leaving.

After Huo Xi left, the White Household's second son, Bai Yu, said to his eldest brother, "Huo Xi actually seems pretty easy to get along with. He knew we were short on funds and came specifically to invest in us. He said he'd cover the bulk of it."

Bai Jue had not expected Huo Xi to come to them wanting to invest either. This project was indeed extremely important to them.

If this project developed well, they would rise to another level. At this rate, the White Household's return to its former glory was within reach, as long as they continued working hard.

When his attempt to approach Old Master Huo had failed before, he had wondered whether the relationship between their two families had already faded after the old madam's death. Did that mean there was no longer any need for their families to associate with each other in the future?

He truly could not bear to give up on this project. Such a good opportunity could not be missed. But if he could only partner with other companies to do it, it would be far too much of a loss. He reckoned it would depress him to death.

The White Household had gradually declined during their parents' generation. Now, he wanted the White Household to flourish again in the generation of himself, his younger brother, and his younger sisters.

Moreover, from Huo Xi's words, it seemed he intended to help them develop further. The children of his second and third uncles were truly lucky. Just when they were worrying about their futures, they encountered the excellent opportunity Huo Xi had delivered to them.

Unlike him, who had been utterly lost before. This project was the fruit of his efforts at the company over the past few years. Perhaps he should have gone looking for Huo Xi back then. Maybe he could have gotten this project off the ground earlier.

After all, they were related by blood. Yet back then, his fixed impression of Huo Xi had made him hesitate. He had once thought Huo Xi belonged to a completely different world from ordinary people like them.

Now, he would leave his children a better White Household. That thought alone was enough to make him work hard.

Huo Xi had given them an opportunity, but they still had to be capable of seizing it themselves. Like the Han Household, they needed to be of help to Huo Xi rather than merely dragging him down and relying on his support.

Assistant He only spoke after closing the car door. "The White Household people are all quite decent, President Huo. You only said you were coming over and did not even say why, yet their entire family showed up."

Still, this sort of matter should really have been handled by President Huo's father. After all, President Huo's father was their uncle.

Huo Xi also thought of that man abroad. "He's been away sketching for more than half a year this time, hasn't he? He should be finishing soon. Once he's done, arrange for someone to bring him back to the country for me."

Assistant He answered yes and did not ask further questions, but he felt that something big was about to happen. Otherwise, why would President Huo even drag his completely uninvolved father back to the country?

It seemed Secretary Wu's return to the country was not far off either. Secretary Wu, come back quickly. I am a little unable to bear this impending storm by myself. Scary.

Huo Xi had no idea what his assistant was thinking. He was wondering what Shen Can was doing at the moment.

At that moment, Shen Can was looking for someone. The Shen family had long noticed that as soon as they entered the banquet venue, Shen Can's eyes began darting everywhere. They did not know what this child was looking for.

Why can't I see them? Are they not here? No way. The thing I was most looking forward to at this banquet was seeing her and him. My grand plan to save the Shen family!!

Everyone in the Shen family was wondering who it was. At the same time, two other people who suddenly heard an unfamiliar voice in their ears were stunned.

There was clearly no one beside them, yet they heard a very distinct voice by their ears.

And the Shen family ahead of them had not opened their mouths. Where had that voice come from? Yet it had indeed mentioned the Shen family. No one had spoken, but the voice had rung in their ears. Could it have been someone's thoughts? Was something like that really possible?

They're extremely important to my eldest brother. The only time the plot mentioned them was when it said they and my eldest brother briefly missed each other here. After that, it never said anything about where they went.