Hearing her father’s solemn oath, Mei’s suspicions vanished.
Although he had degenerated after her mother’s death, there was no doubt that her mother was still the most important person in his heart.
As long as this man wasn’t an imposter, he would never lie in her mother’s name.
At the same time, a fresh wave of guilt washed over Mei.
When had she started to distrust her own father?
To the point where he had to swear on her mother’s name just to prove his innocence.
From the corner of his eye, Li Mu saw the guilt on Mei’s face and thought to himself, Just as planned.
He didn’t even know what Mei’s mother’s name was.
But for now, the issue of her suspicion was temporarily resolved.
After dispelling Mei’s doubts, Li Mu began to sell her on the dream.
“Mei, with your talent and the technology I have, if we, father and daughter, work together, we can definitely build a great enterprise.” Seeing Li Mu’s enthusiasm, Mei’s interest was piqued.
“Father, since you’ve decided to create a company, have you thought of a name?” In response to Mei’s question, Li Mu asked one of his own, “Mei, do you have any suggestions?” “Eh?” Mei froze for a moment.
“Father, you want me to name it?” “I told you, this legacy is being built for you.
Of course, you have the right to name it.” Hearing Li Mu’s words, Mei fell into deep thought.
After a good while, she said, “In that case…
how about Super Electro Corp?” “Super Electro Corp?!” A cold sweat broke out on Li Mu’s forehead.
“Mei, why did you pick a name like that?” A light flashed in Mei’s eyes.
“Father, don’t you think it sounds cool?” So all you Mei-types are secretly chuunis?
Li Mu shook his head.
“Inappropriate.
Highly inappropriate.” Disappointment flickered in Mei’s eyes.
But this time, Li Mu didn’t back down.
After all, Raiden Mei, scientific research, Super Electro Corp…
That name sounded a little too ominous.
After beating around the bush, Li Mu finally said, “Why don’t we just call it MEI Corp?” “Eh?
Naming it directly after me?” Mei was surprised.
“This legacy was prepared for you from the start.
Of course, it should be named after the daughter I care about most.” Hearing Li Mu’s words, Mei thought back on everything she had been through recently.
The stark contrast between then and now made her eyes sting with emotion.
This warmth, this feeling of being cared for…
how long had it been since she had felt it?
Mother, did you see?
Father has really changed.
“Father…” Seeing Mei’s eyes inexplicably welling up with tears, Li Mu was baffled.
He had named it MEI Corp simply to keep the plot from deviating.
If it were called something else, what if this idiot system didn’t recognize it later?
As for why he went through all that trouble…
of course, it was to give Mei a sense of participation.
After all, Li Mu had no intention of letting her scientific talents continue to gather dust.
Once MEI Corp was established, this obedient daughter of his would be the chief researcher.
Physical items in the system shop were quite expensive, but knowledge-based ones were much cheaper.
He could easily form a research team and turn the knowledge from the system shop into tangible products.
That’s when Mei’s formidable scientific talent would come into play.
Therefore, it was essential to give her a sense of involvement in the creation of MEI Corp.
People work more efficiently when they feel involved.
“But Father, building a corporation requires a lot of capital.” Mei tactfully pointed out that they didn’t seem to have enough funds to establish MEI Corp.
Starting a business required seed money, especially for a hardware-focused enterprise like this.
It needed a complete production chain, qualified technical workers, and a large plot of land for a factory.
The initial investment would be an astronomical figure.
However, in order to complete the check-in, Li Mu had already made preparations and had naturally considered the funding issue.
“Don’t worry, funding is not a problem.” But Mei clearly misunderstood Li Mu’s intentions.
“Are you going to look for investors, Father?
With the technology you have, many financial groups would be willing to invest…” “Of course not.
I never planned to cooperate with those financial groups.
Once you take someone else’s money, you’re subject to their control.” Li Mu looked at Mei and said seriously, “This is the legacy I’m preparing for you.
It’s a gift from a father to his daughter.
How could I let others have a say in it?” MEI Corp would play a very important role later on.
According to Li Mu’s plan, completing the major main story check-in for ‘Escape from Nagazora’ might end up offending many local powers.
If he took their money now, he would be constrained at every turn later.
Besides, he didn’t need to beg others for investment.
In fact, he already had a solution.
To put it simply, he was going to make money, and he was going to do it his way.
A gift for his daughter…
Hearing Li Mu’s words, Mei’s eyes, which she had just wiped, turned red again, and tears welled up once more.
But while her heart was filled with emotion, her rational mind pulled her back to reality.
“But Father, we don’t have any capital.
If we don’t seek investment from others, how will we get our first pot of gold?” Li Mu didn’t answer this question.
Instead, he took a card-like object from his breast pocket and handed it to Mei.
“A ticket to Miss Eden’s concert?” Mei looked surprised after taking it.
“Don’t be so tense all the time.” Li Mu took a tissue and gently wiped away her tears.
“Go see a concert with a friend when you have the time.” —o— Time passed quickly, and soon it was another weekend afternoon.
Li Mu sent a message and asked Kiana to meet, once again at the cold drink shop they frequented.
Inside, the two sat facing each other, each with a cold drink in front of them.
Kiana was wearing a short blue jacket over a black fitted top.
Her long, silver-white hair was tied back in a ponytail.
Her overall outfit hadn’t changed much since their last meeting.
She was currently propping her cheek up with one hand, a straw in her mouth, taking a light sip of her drink.
Then she spoke to Mu, “So, Mu, what have you been busy with lately?” Li Mu stirred his own drink with a straw.
“I’ve been preparing to start a business.” “Huh?” Confusion filled Kiana’s eyes.
“Saving the world requires material support, you know.” Li Mu smiled.
“We can’t just run out and fight the Honkai shouting about friendship and bonds like in an anime, can we?” “That’s true.” Kiana easily accepted this explanation, but another question immediately came to mind.
“But if you’re starting a business, you’ll need a lot of startup capital, right?
Do you really have that much money?” After being brothers for so long, she still had no idea about Mu’s family background.
He had never even mentioned his family.
“That is indeed a problem, but I’ve already figured out a solution.” Seeing the confidence on Li Mu’s face, Kiana paused.
As if a thought struck her, she suddenly sat up straight.
She fumbled in her pockets for a moment, then pulled out a black card with gilded patterns and pushed it across the table to Li Mu.
“Here, take it.” Seeing the black card pushed in front of him, Li Mu was momentarily stunned.
“What’s this?” Kiana took a sip of her drink and said nonchalantly, “It’s the allowance money my family has given me over the years.
I don’t really have much to spend it on, so I just saved it all up.
It should be a pretty hefty sum.” Seeing her calm expression, Li Mu suddenly remembered that his good brother’s family background was not simple.
He came from a prominent family on the European continent.
Li Mu froze.
He first looked at Kiana, then at the card on the table.
How weird.
—o—