It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

In the dim bedroom, Wu Xinyan curled up in the corner of the bed, like a wounded little animal. Luo Yichen pushed the door open and came in with a glass of warm water in his hand. "Drink some water."

Wu Xinyan didn't answer, her voice hoarse, "Do you know what happened to me in the company today?"

Luo Yichen sat down beside her and said gently, "I know you lost that project, Xinyan. Don't take it too seriously. Victory and defeat are common in the military."

"Victory and defeat are common in the military?" Wu Xinyan suddenly raised her head, her eyes red. "I didn't just lose the project! I was demoted and my salary was cut in half! What face do I have left in the company? You don't understand at all!"

Luo Yichen sighed and held her hand, "Xinyan, I know you are very sad, but you still have me and Nian Nian. We are a family..."

"A family?" Wu Xinyan shook off his hand. "You only care about Luo Nian's education! Do you think sending him to an aristocratic kindergarten will solve all the problems? Have you considered my feelings? What about my career? What about my future?"

"Regarding Luo Nian's education issues, I contacted Principal Zhao today..." Luo Yichen tried to change the subject, but ignited Wu Xinyan's anger again.

"Director Zhao again! Who else can you think of besides Director Zhao? Have you ever asked me what I want? What I want is your understanding and your support! Not for you to treat me as a reproductive machine or a nanny to take care of your children!"

Luo Yichen was silent. He knew that any explanation would be pale and powerless at this moment.

He felt Wu Xinyan's pain, but he was powerless to do anything.

He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the flashing neon lights outside, took a deep breath, "Xinyan, let's go to see Teacher Wang's early childhood education center together tomorrow, maybe..."

"Early childhood education center?" Wu Xinyan sneered, "Do you think changing places can solve the problem? Luo Yichen, wake up!" She stood up suddenly, walked to the dressing table, picked up a lipstick, and drew a bright red mark on the mirror.

"I'm tired, please go out."

Luo Yichen looked at the glaring red mark on the mirror, and his heart felt like it was being tugged at by something. "Xinyan..."

"Get out!" Wu Xinyan turned her back to him, her voice trembling but firm.

Luo Yichen sighed helplessly, turned around and left the room.

Closing the door gently, he leaned against the wall, slid down to the ground weakly, covered his face with his hands, and closed his eyes tiredly.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated. He answered the call and heard a deep voice on the other end: "Mr. Luo, competitor Chen..."

Luo Yichen stood in the corridor for a long time before he stood up and left. He was upset by the news about his competitor Chen on the phone, and Wu Xinyan's breakdown was even more exhausting.

The next day, Wu Xinyan went to the city library alone.

She aimlessly flipped through the magazine, trying to pull herself out of her depressed mood.

Suddenly, a magazine about a new family education model caught her attention.

The magazine introduced an education model that combines online and offline resources, which can not only meet the children's personalized needs but also provide rich learning resources.

An idea flashed through Wu Xinyan's mind: If this model can be commercialized, it may fill the market gap and create new value.

She immediately started collecting and organizing information. The more she learned, the more she felt that this project had great potential.

She seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and the light of hope rekindled in her eyes.

However, the biggest problem was the start-up capital.

Her savings were far from enough, and asking her parents for help was out of the question.

After thinking about it, she could only think of Luo Yichen.

In the evening, Luo Yichen returned home and found that Wu Xinyan had rarely prepared a sumptuous dinner.

She was wearing a light blue long dress, her hair casually draped over her shoulders, with a faint smile on her face, as if all the unpleasantness had never happened.

A hint of doubt arose in Luo Yichen's heart, but he was also vaguely expecting something.

"Yichen, try this soup. I made it especially for you." Wu Xinyan served a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Luo Yichen.

Luo Yichen took a sip and nodded approvingly, "It tastes great."

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, mustered up her courage and said, "Yichen, I have a new project idea..."

She described her ideas for a new educational model in detail, her tone full of enthusiasm and confidence.

Luo Yichen listened quietly, his brows gradually furrowed.

"How much start-up capital does this project need?" Luo Yichen put down the soup spoon in his hand and asked calmly.

"It will probably cost... five million." Wu Xinyan carefully observed Luo Yichen's expression, her heart hanging in the air.

Luo Yichen was silent for a moment, then said, "Xinyan, this project..." He paused, his eyes fell on Wu Xinyan's face, "Let's eat first." He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth, but he had no taste.

Wu Xinyan looked at his expression, her hand holding the chopsticks trembling slightly, and a bad premonition arose in her heart.

After dinner, Wu Xinyan waited anxiously for Luo Yichen's reply. However, Luo Yichen simply said, "I'll think about it," and went to the study.

The next day, Luo Yichen unexpectedly heard from the marketing manager at the company about the new education model that Wu Xinyan was researching.

The manager's evaluation was that "the idea is novel, but the risk is too high and not suitable for Roche Group's investment direction."

This further strengthened Luo Yichen's concerns.

That night, he found Wu Xinyan and tactfully expressed his concerns: "Xinyan, this project requires a large initial investment, a long payback period, and is too risky. I don't want you to take any risks."

A hint of stubbornness flashed in Wu Xinyan's eyes. "I know there are risks, but I think it's worth a try. This is my chance to start over, and I don't want to give up."

"Do you understand what I mean? I'm not forbidding you to do it, but I hope you will be more cautious." Luo Yichen's tone became heavier.

"I understand your good intentions, but I've made up my mind." Wu Xinyan's tone was firm, leaving no room for doubt. The two of them were once again at an impasse.

In the next few days, Wu Xinyan began to run around alone, looking for investment.

She contacted various investors and participated in countless project roadshows.

However, the reality was far more cruel than she had imagined.

She encountered all kinds of scammers and unreliable investors. Some of them were full of empty talk and just wanted to defraud her of her project plans; others were sarcastic and believed that it was impossible for a housewife to successfully start a business.

Wu Xinyan was exhausted physically and mentally after encountering setbacks again and again. She began to doubt her choice and even felt hopeless.

Just when she was about to give up, she unexpectedly met Mr. Li, a business partner she had helped before, in a cafe.

After hearing about Wu Xinyan's project, Mr. Li showed great interest.

He carefully inquired about the details of the project and gave high praise to Wu Xinyan's business plan.

"Xinyan, I have always admired your ability and vision. This project is very promising and I am willing to invest." Mr. Li's words made Wu Xinyan overjoyed, as if she saw a ray of light in the darkness.

However, Mr. Li's investment also brought new challenges.

Wu Xinyan will face heavier workload and greater pressure. How to find a balance between career and family has become a new challenge she must face.

"Mr. Li, I..." Wu Xinyan hesitated to speak.