Shen Bing's mind spun as though someone had installed a little motor in it.
Mom had said she was going to look at houses. She probably hadn't lied to him.
Although he had transferred five million to Dad last time, buying a house wasn't something that could be done overnight.
Uh... people like Shen Bing, who completely ignored prices and locations, were an exception.
Finding a duplex within the First Ring that had a layout and decorating style to her liking was especially difficult. So even after almost a week, Mom was still staying at a hotel.
But there had to be something else besides viewing houses. Otherwise, Mom would have forgotten all about him.
What's the date today? Shen Bing's mind raced. Shit...
A possibility occurred to him, making his hair stand on end. He had almost fallen for it.
"Mom, I really am busy right now. You know that contract we signed last time? I still have some technical hurdles to overcome. I'm trying to get the first unit built before the New Year." Shen Bing wasn't lying. He really did have technical hurdles to overcome, just not with Geothermal Power Generation Technology. He was working on Consciousness Transmission Technology.
Mom was involved herself, so she naturally understood the situation. With some hesitation, she said, "You can't spare even one evening? Just tonight. We'll have dinner, then go look at houses."
"I really can't! Mom, there are only a little over two weeks until the New Year. There's so much to do and so little time." Shen Bing sounded so sincere that he almost believed himself.
"You're the boss. You can delegate some things, can't you? Do you have to do everything yourself?" Mom asked indignantly.
"Mom, don't you know? I founded this company on the strength of