So Cocky~

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

So the date was set for a month later. Since it was indeed rather rushed, the Shen Household had already begun preparing invitations. Families like theirs had many commitments, so invitations had to be sent out early enough for people to clear their schedules for that day.

Everyone gathered to write invitations. Shen Father handled those for his generation, which was more formal; Shen Yu wrote to people from his own generation; and Shen Ze wrote the invitation for Lu Shao's family.

Shen Chi and Shen Yao also wrote a few for their classmates and friends in A City. Shen Mother helped check them, while Xu Qingqing sat nearby holding Xu Zhuo and watched them write.

In the end, Shen Can was the only one sitting there empty-handed with nothing to do, so his family ushered him upstairs to rest.

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

The original Shen Can had been somewhat withdrawn after his parents died and did not like socializing, so he had few friends.

Then he went abroad, leaving him even less opportunity to make friends back home. He truly could not find anyone to write to.

A month later, the Shen Household rented out the largest resort in A City for the wedding. Early that morning, the Shen family had already arrived, and Shen Chi, Shen Yao, and two cousins from the Liu Household had changed into groomsmen's suits.

Among the bridesmaids were a younger cousin from the Liu Household and a daughter from the Hu Household. The other two were daughters from families close to the Shen Household.

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

But no one went up to them and said anything they should not. The Shen and Lu families were difficult enough to provoke, and Lu Shao had a reputation for being unruly. If anyone dared say something unpleasant to his face, he would genuinely throw a punch.

If you brought a beating upon yourself and still expected your family to stand up for you, you were dreaming. It would already be good enough if your family did not beat you up again themselves.

Besides, same-sex marriage was legal now. No matter how much you talked, it was useless. You would not be able to mock anyone with it.

Thus, the atmosphere up front was extremely harmonious. Shen Can was playing on the lawn with Xu Zhuo—no, Shen Zhuo now—and 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 felt someone sit beside him.

He looked up and discovered it was actually Huo Xi. Shen Can asked in confusion, "Brother Huo, did you need something from me?"

"Nothing. Your eldest brother is too busy, I don't know the others very well, and I'm not interested in socializing," Huo Xi said honestly.

So cocky~ Not interested in socializing. Huo Xi has it way too easy. Even my eldest brother can't just decide not to socialize whenever he wants.

Actually, it's not just my eldest brother. Most young masters from wealthy families probably can't do that. Of the people I know, only Huo Xi and Lu Shao can. Lu Shao doesn't need to manage his family's affairs, while Huo Xi truly has the capital for it. His family does, and so does he himself.

The corner of Huo Xi's lips curled slightly after hearing Shen Can's thoughts. He was not smug; he simply found Shen Can truly interesting.

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

Today was Shen Yu's wedding, and he was in a fairly good mood. Rarely relaxing like this, he did not want to think about those matters.

After all, now that he knew why he would meet that fate, he had a direction to investigate. Unlike before, when he only knew his future would be miserable without knowing why.

"You've been back in the country for a while now, right? Have you figured out 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 guess. But why do you want to invest in me?" Shen Can did not hide what he wanted to do, while also voicing his curiosity.

Huo Xi deliberately pondered for a long time. Just as Shen Can was about to ask whether he really needed to think that long, Huo Xi said, "I feel a connection with you."

Oh, you feel a connection with me, so you want to invest in me. Rich guys really are different. Even though something will happen to you later, it probably won't involve my little company. And Can Can isn't helpless either. It won't be easy for anyone to snatch things from my hands.

Besides, Huo Xi investing in me is indeed better than my second brother investing. Otherwise, if Second Brother invested, Mom, Dad, Eldest Brother, Third Brother, and the rest would definitely all insist on investing too. That would be such a hassle.

"You're serious?" Shen Can confirmed once more. Only after Huo Xi gave an affirmative answer did he say, "I plan to start with a studio."

"There's no need to establish a company right from the start. Once the studio has two relatively popular games, I can upgrade it into a company."

"That way, the initial investment will be lower. I won't need to rent such a big place or hire so many people. Managing the staff will be easier too."

Shen Can explained his thoughts, and Huo Xi expressed his approval. Business truly had to be built step by step, with both feet on the ground. Spreading things too wide from the beginning would not necessarily bring good results.

Shen Can was more practical than Huo Xi had expected. It seemed he was serious about making games, rather than simply playing around.

"Once you've prepared everything, come find me anytime. The money will be ready immediately," Huo Xi said. Shen Can smiled and replied, "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's not like he's that much older.

Huo Xi nodded without objecting to the form of address. Brother Huo did feel a little closer and more familiar than Big Brother Huo.

Thinking about Huo Xi's goodwill in offering him investment, Shen Can considered it and gave him a warning. "There's something going on with your grandfather. It really isn't that simple. You'd better investigate it. Of course, I only found out by chance, so if you don't believe me, forget it."

Huo Xi will be my financial backer in the future. The more secure he is, the better it is for me too. Besides, I've been holding in the Huo family's affairs for quite a while. Huo Xi hasn't done anything wrong, yet he keeps making wedding clothes for others again and again. That's too miserable.

Huo Xi had not expected Shen Can to give him such a subtle warning. He looked at Shen Can seriously and solemnly. "I'll investigate it properly. Thank you."

Seeing that Huo Xi had taken it to heart, Shen Can let out a breath of relief. After a while, he heard a commotion from the front and immediately stood up, calling, "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 the children, it would be bad if something happened.

A fight would be a minor matter. This resort might have other entrances or pathways, and these children all came from wealthy or powerful families. If anything happened to them, it would be troublesome.

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

Fortunately, the children were tired from playing and wanted to rest and drink something anyway. They obediently listened to Shen Can and headed toward the front hall.

When Shen Can stood, Huo Xi stood as well. Shen Can led Shen Zhuo toward the front hall, only to hear a familiar voice. It was Shen Keke again.

Sure enough, wherever a protagonist appears, all kinds of things always happen. So annoying. He dared cause trouble at my eldest brother's wedding? This time, I'll make him regret it.