So Arrogant~

As soon as they returned to A City, Shen Mother had someone pick an auspicious date. It was set for one month later. After all, everyone had said the two were getting back together, and they already had a child, so there was naturally no need for them to spend time publicly getting acquainted and dating like a newly met couple.

So it was scheduled for a month later. Since it was indeed rather rushed, the Shen Household had already begun preparing invitations. Families like theirs had many social engagements, so invitations had to be sent out in advance so people could keep that day free.

Everyone gathered to write invitations. Shen Father wrote those for his generation, as that was more formal. Shen Yu wrote to people of his own generation, while the invitation for Lu Shao's family was written by Shen Ze.

Shen Chi and Shen Yao also wrote several invitations to their classmates and friends in A City. Shen Mother helped check them, while Xu Qingqing sat to one side holding Xu Zhuo and watched them write.

Only Shen Can had empty hands and nothing to do, so his family urged him upstairs to rest.

Seeing that they truly had enough people helping, Shen Can went upstairs. Mainly because he genuinely could not think of anyone to invite.

The original Shen Can had been somewhat quiet and unwilling to socialize after losing both his parents, so he did not have many friends.

Then he had gone abroad, which gave him even fewer chances to make friends back home. He truly could not find anyone to write to.

A month later, the Shen Household booked the largest resort in A City for the wedding. Early that morning, the Shen family had already arrived at the resort. Shen Chi and Shen Yao, along with two cousins from the Liu Household, had put on their groomsmen's suits.

Among the bridesmaids was a younger cousin from the Liu Household, as well as a daughter from the Hu Household. The other two were daughters from prominent families close to the Shen Household.

Around ten o'clock, guests began arriving one after another. Shen Ze and Lu Shao received people at the front. Since neither of them hid their relationship, everyone knew about it.

But no one dared say anything inappropriate to their faces. The Shen and Lu families were not to be trifled with, and Lu Shao was known as a lawless sort. If you dared say something unpleasant in front of him, he would truly throw hands.

If you acted cheap and got beaten senseless, did you still expect your family to stand up for you? That was wishful thinking. It would already be good enough if your family did not beat you senseless again themselves.

Besides, same-sex marriage was legal now. No matter how much you went on and on about it, it was useless and could not mock anyone.

Thus, the atmosphere at the front was exceptionally harmonious. Shen Can took Xu Zhuo—oh, no, Shen Zhuo now—to play on the lawn with a group of children.

Once he saw that they would not get into any conflicts, Shen Can sat on a stone bench nearby and watched them play.

Shen Can giggled as he watched the children play Ultraman fighting monsters, when he suddenly sensed someone sit down beside him.

He looked up and found that it was actually Huo Xi. Shen Can asked in confusion, "Big Brother Huo, what did you need me for?"

"Nothing. Your eldest brother is very busy, and I am not particularly familiar with the others. I am not interested in socializing either," Huo Xi said honestly.

So arrogant~ Not interested in socializing. Huo Xi really has it easy. Even my eldest brother cannot just decide not to socialize whenever he feels like it.

Actually, it is not just my eldest brother. Most young masters from wealthy families cannot do that, right? Anyway, among the people I know, only Huo Xi and Lu Shao can. Lu Shao is because he does not need to handle the family's affairs, while Huo Xi genuinely has the capital for it. His family does, of course, but so does he himself.

The corner of Huo Xi's lips lifted slightly when he heard Shen Can's words. It was not because he felt smug; he simply found Shen Can truly amusing.

His expression was so serious, yet inside he was calling him arrogant. But Huo Xi had to interrupt him, or Shen Can would soon start talking about how miserable his future would be.

Shen Yu was getting married today, so he was in quite a good mood. It was rare for him to relax, and he did not want to think about those things.

After all, now that he knew why he would end up that way, he had a direction to investigate. Unlike before, when he only knew that his future would be miserable but had no idea why.

"You have been back in the country for a while, haven't you? Have you decided what you want to do? I can invest in you, or we can start a company together," Huo Xi asked Shen Can beside him.

"Make games, I suppose. But why would you invest in me?" Shen Can did not hide what he wanted to do, while voicing his curiosity.

Huo Xi deliberately pondered for a long time. Just before Shen Can could ask whether he really needed to think that long, Huo Xi said, "I feel an affinity with you."

Oh, he feels an affinity with me, so he wants to invest in me. Rich guys really are different. Though something will happen to you later, it probably will not drag my little company into it. Besides, Can Can is not someone to be trifled with either. It will not be easy for anyone to snatch things from my hands.

And Huo Xi investing in me really is better than Second Brother investing in me. Otherwise, if Second Brother invested, Dad, Mom, Eldest Brother, Third Brother, and the rest would definitely all say they wanted to invest too. What a hassle.

"Are you serious?" Shen Can confirmed again. Only after receiving Huo Xi's definite answer did he say, "I plan to start with a studio."

"There is no need to establish a company right from the beginning. Once the studio has produced two somewhat popular games, I can upgrade it into a company."

"That way, the initial investment will be lower. I will not need to rent such a large space or hire so many people. Managing the staff will be simpler too."

Shen Can explained his plans, and Huo Xi expressed his approval. Business truly had to be built step by step, with one's feet on the ground. Spreading the operation too wide at the very beginning did not necessarily lead to good results.

Shen Can was more practical than Huo Xi had expected. It seemed he was serious about making games, not merely doing it for fun.

"Once you have everything ready, come find me anytime. The money will be in place immediately." After Huo Xi said that, Shen Can smiled. "Then thank you, Brother Huo."

Brother Huo suits him better than Big Brother Huo. Huo Xi is only three years older than me, after all. It is not like he is that much older.

Huo Xi nodded and did not object to being called Brother Huo. It did indeed sound closer and more familiar than Big Brother Huo.

Thinking about Huo Xi's kindness in offering to invest, Shen Can considered it before giving him a warning. "There is something going on with your grandfather's side. It really is not that simple. You should investigate it if you can. Of course, I only found out by chance, so if you do not believe me, then forget it."

Huo Xi will be my financial backer from now on. The more stable he is, the better it will be for me too. Besides, I have kept the Huo Household's affairs bottled up for quite a while. Huo Xi has not done anything wrong, yet he keeps making wedding clothes for others again and again. That is just too miserable.

Huo Xi had not expected Shen Can to give him such a subtle warning. He said earnestly and solemnly, "I will investigate it carefully. Thank you."

Seeing that Huo Xi had taken it to heart, Shen Can let out a breath of relief. A while later, he heard some commotion from the front and immediately stood, calling out, "Xiao Zhuo, come here. Kids, go back and find your families too. We can come play together again later."

He had to go to the front and see what was happening. If he left and no one watched these children, it would be bad if something happened.

A fight breaking out would still be a minor matter. This resort might have other entrances, and these children were all from wealthy or influential families. If anything happened to them, it would be troublesome.

They could not be left without adults watching them. Although Huo Xi was here, Shen Can did not know whether Huo Xi would want to watch the children.

Fortunately, the children were tired from playing anyway and wanted to rest and have some drinks. They obediently listened to Shen Can and headed toward the main hall.

When Shen Can stood, Huo Xi rose as well. Shen Can took Shen Zhuo's hand and walked to the main hall, where he heard a familiar voice. It was Shen Keke again.

Sure enough, wherever a protagonist existed, all kinds of things always happened. How annoying. He dared cause trouble at his eldest brother's wedding? This time, Shen Can would make him pay.