Seeing the serious expression on Guan Xing's face, Sun Yiran finally realized he wasn't joking.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, regardless of her disheveled appearance, she sat up with a look of excitement and asked, "Honey, are you serious? Are you really thinking of starting a company?"
Guan Xing smiled and said, "Do you think I'd joke with you about something like this? I've always been serious."
"Serious... so serious, but can you move your hand away? It's really hurting," Sun Yiran laughed, gently pushing Guan Xing's hand off her body. She leaned closer to him, her expression filled with both shyness and joy. It was clear something inside her had ignited.
"But starting a company requires a lot of money. Twenty million doesn't seem enough," she said, her eyes sparkling with a hint of calculation. Her gaze shifted away, but she couldn't hide her true feelings. Although she truly desired a peaceful life with this man, this wasn't her ultimate dream.
This place felt like warmth, a form of security, and she was genuinely happy here. But there was also a trace of melancholy in her heart because she knew she could never go back to the way things were five years ago. Youth was fleeting, and she didn't have the luxury of starting over. Still, Guan Xing's words sparked a new hope in her.
Her heart burned with passion again, rekindled by his offer.
Guan Xing understood her thoughts well. She was a strong woman who had endured a lot, and now, with him, she longed for this kind of opportunity. He knew Sun Yiran was the type of woman who could never sit idle.
After thinking for a moment, he asked, "So, if we were to set up a company, how much initial funding would we need to get it off the ground?"
Guan Xing didn't have much interest in business matters, but for her, he was willing to consider it. If it weren't for this woman and his subtle regret, he would never have thought of starting a company.
His growing affection for Sun Yiran made him want to do something for her, especially after their earlier conversation. It was clear that she had an innate business acumen; she just needed an opportunity. Now, he was offering that opportunity to her.
"Well, running a pharmaceutical company involves many aspects. The most important thing is to have access to special medications. If we can secure an exclusive deal for some specialized Western medicines, we wouldn't need to invest too much. But, roughly speaking, we'd still need about one billion RMB to start. After all, when you open a company, there are many essentials you can't do without."
Sun Yiran's talent shone through. Guan Xing had only casually asked, but she had already outlined the key points in great detail. He wasn't particularly interested in the specifics, but he couldn't help but be impressed by her knowledge.
Looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, Guan Xing asked, "One billion isn't too much, but I don't have the time or interest to manage it. Yiran, if I give the company to you, do you have confidence in running it?"
Sun Yiran's heart raced. This was an opportunity she had never dreamed of, but could she do it? She hesitated, unsure of herself.
"Of course, I still have the connections. I can at least secure six or seven types of specialized Western medicines that are currently banned from being imported into China. Think about it carefully. If you don't want to, we can live a simple life, and I promise I'll never let you suffer like before."
The atmosphere grew quiet as emotions swirled between them.
Sun Yiran's eyes became moist, unsure whether it was due to excitement or overwhelming emotion.
"Honey, can you really trust me with such a big investment?" she asked softly.
"Why wouldn't I trust you? You're my woman, aren't you? Yiran, I don't want you to suffer anymore. I know how painful your time in Huaxia was. Now, you can rise again and show all those who looked down on you that my woman, Sun Yiran, is the best. Your company will be even more powerful than Huaxia."
Tears finally fell from her eyes. At that moment, Sun Yiran felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. She wanted the whole world to know how much this man loved her and cherished her.
"Honey, I love you. I really love you. I love you so much," she said, her voice filled with sincerity and passion. There was no need for further words; her tear-filled gaze spoke volumes of her unwavering confidence in this opportunity.
With a tender kiss and a soft embrace, Sun Yiran, fully naked, pressed her body against Guan Xing's. Her seductive eyes sparkled with springtime desire, and her delicate hands slowly moved down, grasping his hardened desire and guiding it into her body. In that moment, she was willing to give everything to the man she loved.
The sounds of passion filled the room, and the air was thick with an intoxicating, aphrodisiac-like energy. In their world, all that mattered was their connection, and they completely forgot about the soft-shelled turtle soup cooling down in the living room.
Sun Yiran was more passionate than Guan Xing about the idea of starting the company. After their fiery night, she woke up early. By seven in the morning, she had prepared breakfast and woke Guan Xing up, telling him not to waste her time—she was starting work today.
Guan Xing found it both amusing and frustrating. This woman was always full of surprises. No matter how glamorous they looked, the three women at his company were all workaholics, and now his wife had turned into one too, eager to work after hearing about starting a company.
Looking at Sun Yiran's renewed vitality, Guan Xing felt pleased. He gave her an account with two hundred million dollars (around 1.5 billion RMB), which she gladly accepted with three kisses in return as a reward.
Thinking about it, he realized it was worth it. After all, she was his, and the kisses were a bonus.
"Honey, don't worry. I won't disappoint you. I've always had this idea, but didn't have the funds. Now that we have the money, I'll make the company bigger and bigger."
After a full night's rest, Sun Yiran had already come up with a name for the company. Guan Xing couldn't help but admire her determination.
"Alright, alright, it's all yours. But remember, you still need to do the household chores, especially cooking my meals. I don't want to run a company and lose my wife in the process—that would be a big loss."
"Hehe, serving you is my top priority. You're my golden goose now, and I'd never let you go," Sun Yiran winked, her eyes glinting with charm. She was a temptation, and Guan Xing couldn't help but hold her close, stealing a kiss before heading off to work.
When he arrived at the office, he was met with a crowd waiting for him outside the Fly Yang building.
"Beautiful General Manager Cheng, are you waiting for me?" Guan Xing, his spirits lifted after the tender moments at home, asked teasingly, his voice loud and playful.
"Go away, don't act all carefree. You're annoying. I have business with you," Cheng Yunya replied coldly, her lips pursed into a slight frown. Her usual warm demeanor was replaced by a chill. Guan Xing was taken aback, not expecting her to act this way.
"Did I offend you, Miss Cheng? What's the matter? Tell me and I'll take care of it," he asked, genuinely curious.
Cheng Yunya's expression was sharp as she replied, "Not you. Just wait. I'll deal with it later." With a flip of her skirt, she turned and stormed off, clearly upset. Guan Xing couldn't figure out what had happened but knew he hadn't done anything to upset her.
In the lobby's meeting room, three familiar middle-aged men were seated. The one in the middle was the same portly official who had reviewed Guan Xing's surgical qualifications earlier.
Guan Xing felt a sense of displeasure as he looked at the man's arrogant demeanor.
"So, gentlemen, what can I do for you?" he asked.
"Dr. Guan, this is..." One of the men stood, ready to introduce the official, but the overweight man didn't even spare Guan Xing a glance.
Guan Xing interrupted, "No need for introductions. We've met before. Director Liang from the Health Ministry, right? I've been reflecting in seclusion and am planning to write a thorough self-reflection and apply to have my medical license reinstated."
The new man, clearly proud of his position, nodded approvingly. "Dr. Guan, it's good to see you've recognized your past mistakes. As they say, acknowledging your faults and correcting them is the greatest virtue. We're here today to help you restore your medical license."
Guan Xing couldn't help but roll his eyes at the man's naive self-importance.