Chapter 147 Research and Development
Chapter 147 Research and Development
In 04, idol dramas were very popular, and the Meteor Garden F4's hairstyles, which looked terrible, are now popular.
Even Tao Shuxin was affected and urged Xu Mingyuan to stay for a while longer.
Since he happened to be free today, Tao Shuxin took him to get a haircut and even found a high-end place.
Every era has its unique aesthetics, and Xu Mingyuan, with his youthful nature, was willing to join her in the fun.
Tao Shuxin was very happy and wanted to use her unique aesthetic vision to transform Xu Mingyuan's look.
However, she pointed and criticized for a long time, and finally shut up when she saw Xu Mingyuan's hair was cut shorter and shorter.
After all, she was the one who dragged Xu Mingyuan here. Tao Shuxin pouted, took out her wallet, and threw down thirty yuan with a painful look.
It wasn't because of the money, but because the hairdresser didn't meet her expectations.
Looking at Xu Mingyuan's hairstyle that was neither long nor short, Tao Shuxin felt tired.
"It's OK, better than the ones at the five dollar store."
Xu Mingyuan looked in the mirror and didn't ask the barber to style his hair, but just blow-dried it.
"Well, it's good, quite energetic..."
Tao Shuxin felt a little guilty, so she pulled him along and was about to leave.
"Don't you want a haircut too?"
"I won't cut it anymore. Next time your hair gets longer, let's go to a different barbershop."
Touching her shoulder-length hair, Tao Shuxin originally wanted to trim the rough edges, but gave up the idea now.
"Okay, so you want me to fight a battle for you, right? You have a smart head."
Xu Mingyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he held her head and flicked it.
"Ouch! It hurts!" Tao Shuxin rubbed her hair with a grin, muttering softly, "You're a boy, your hair grows fast, it's okay..."
I had a quick lunch at noon. I didn't have time to rest after the military training, so I just walked around for a while. Tao Shuxin was also very tired.
But she didn't want to go home. She had finally gotten out and wanted to stay with Xu Mingyuan for a while longer.
"How about going for some ice cream?" Xu Mingyuan suggested.
"Where are we going to eat?"
Tao Shuxin leaned lazily in the chair, not wanting to move at all.
"It's the ice cream shop near your house. What's its name? Xia..."
"Summer language ice cream!"
Tao Shuxin pouted.
"go?"
"I don't want to go."
"how?"
"Humph."
Tao Shuxin turned her head away.
"Haha, it's not that easy to run into acquaintances. Do you want to go?"
How could Xu Mingyuan not know what she meant, so he said with a smile.
"go with!"
Tao Shuxin sat up straight.
Ever since Xu Mingyuan pointed it out to her, she felt that she had been fooled.
She is now eager to meet Lin Jing and show off what love is like.
Unfortunately, her wish did not come true and there was no coincidence this time.
Like any other young couple, they sat in their respective seats and sipped their ice cream.
Tao Shuxin looked around and saw that everyone else was sitting together, but she was the only one sitting face to face, so she asked calmly, "How about you come over and sit here?"
"No, I don't like the crowd."
"..."
Tao Shuxin was angry, stood up and walked over with big strides.
He pushed Xu Mingyuan in with all his strength, and kept muttering, "You feel it's too crowded, don't you? I'll make you feel it's too crowded, I'll make you feel it's too crowded..."
When Xu Mingyuan put his arms around her waist, Tao Shuxin became obedient and leaned crookedly against him, imitating other young couples.
Xu Mingyuan planned to send her home after dinner, but Tao Changming called.
Tao Changming called during lunch. Knowing that Tao Shuxin was with him, he simply handed the phone aside.
"Your dad's phone number."
"Oh."
Tao Shuxin wanted to sit up, but she felt quite comfortable leaning against Xu Mingyuan, and she felt too weak to move because of her sore body.
If it's my mom calling, I'll definitely sit up straight.
After a few words, Tao Shuxin returned the phone and said, "My dad asked you to come to my house."
"What? Not going."
"Tsk, let's go!"
Tao Shuxin wanted to pinch Xu Mingyuan every time he hesitated. …
In the tea room of Tao Shuxin's house, Xu Mingyuan casually peeled the banana and began to eat it slowly.
Tao Changming on the opposite side was being scolded, and the smell of alcohol from his hangover had not completely dissipated by the afternoon.
Seeing that the girl was about to cry, Tao Changming squinted his eyes and looked across, motioning Xu Mingyuan to say a few words.
"Hey, hey, hey, you can do it, Tao Shuxin, I'm still here. Uncle Tao, this is beyond my control. In another two months, there won't be so many social engagements."
Xu Mingyuan responded casually.
"Yes, Dad won't be so busy in two months." Tao Changming explained with a smile.
"That's what you said last time."
Tao Shuxin pursed her lips and frowned, not believing what her father said.
"Uncle Tao didn't lie to you. His crappy company has a lot of things to do, but they all need to be dealt with. Now he just needs to build relationships. If he's not stupid, two months will be enough."
"You are the stupid one!"
Tao Shuxin panicked when she heard this, and glared at him and kept giving him looks.
How dare you say that! Why are you being so careless?
However, Tao Changming had already gotten used to his disrespectful attitude, after all, they had met in private many times.
Whenever he tried to take advantage of his seniority and act like an elder, this kid would start to act like a rogue. I don't know who he learned this from, but he's as slippery as a loach.
After hearing what Xu Mingyuan said, Tao Shuxin also shut up, fearing that he would say something disrespectful to his elders again.
The person sitting opposite you is my dad! I guess you don't want to come to my house anymore, right?
Tao Shuxin stopped pestering her father and sat down one step away from Xu Mingyuan, kicking him in the calf as she passed by.
This silly girl always does some little moves that she thinks won't be discovered, and she feels that she does it perfectly, little does she know that Tao Changming has seen it all.
"Tao Tao, go and close the door."
"I do not."
Tao Shuxin stuck out his neck, looking as if he would not go out unless he was beaten to death.
Tao Changming frowned and wanted to say something.
But then he thought that the girl was already so grown up and Xu Mingyuan was still a smart man, so he decided to let her listen and did not chase her out.
Xu Mingyuan took the teacup, took a sip, and put it back on the table.
He continued to peel and eat a banana, which he bought yesterday and it just happened to go into his stomach again.
Tao Shuxin's little face was full of excitement. Xu Mingyuan and his father were always mysterious, and this time it seemed that she had a chance to listen.
"You are not a decent kid."
Tao Changming said with a frown.
"What's the matter?" Xu Mingyuan asked.
It’s been a while since the financing happened. What’s the point of bringing it up now?
Do you want Tao Shuxin to help?
Of course this is not possible. Xu Mingyuan didn't even let Tao Shuxin ask her father for shares.
"You don't know?"
Tao Changming took out a cigarette, and seeing the girl staring at him with a bad look, he finally couldn't help but lit it.
Tao Shuxin pouted, stood up to open the window, then sat back down with an unhappy look on her face.
"Because of financing? Yes, Uncle Tao, your shareholding is low, but haven't your assets doubled? It's as much as you want, but that's enough."
Xu Mingyuan frowned and threw the banana peel into the trash can.
Seeing that Xu Mingyuan was getting more and more excited, Tao Shuxin quickly stuffed a banana into his hand.
"I don't want to eat it anymore. Give me another apple." Xu Mingyuan said.
"..."
Seeing that he was treating her like a maid, Tao Shuxin was very angry, but she was worried that if she didn't agree, this bastard might make a scene, so she had to throw an apple at him in anger.
Xu Mingyuan took it, chewed it with his mouth full of juice and said, "It's not delicious. I won't buy it there next time."
"Is it not delicious?" Tao Shuxin also took an apple and took a bite. She said with puffy cheeks, "Yes, it looks like a good apple, but it doesn't taste sweet at all. I won't buy it next time."
Seeing these two kids chatting as if they were alone, Tao Changming's veins jumped.
“I’m not talking about financing.”
"Isn't it? Hey, Uncle Tao, just speak up."
Xu Mingyuan really doesn't like communicating with people like Tao Changming who came from state-owned enterprises. They are more cautious than each other and never make things clear, forcing others to guess.
"Have you made the R&D department independent?" Tao Changming asked.
"Just because of this? Well, it's been dismantled. Why is Uncle Tao asking this? You are interested in something that costs you nothing?" Xu Mingyuan raised his eyebrows and said.
"Do you think I care about money?" Tao Changming frowned.
"Oh, it turns out Uncle Tao doesn't care."
Xu Mingyuan suddenly realized.
"..."
Before Tao Changming could speak, Tao Shuxin couldn't help it and rushed over to cover Xu Mingyuan's mouth.
(End of this chapter)