"Can you guess?" Chen Linyun flashed a knowing smile.

"Ugh, don't tell me…" Mo Wenbin could not even finish. 'Her again?' He rolled his eyes. 'He's becoming more pathetic. I thought he'll improve once he met her.'

"Hahaha. Wenbin, you're reaction is funny. But yes, I know you can guess it right. Even if you don't verbalize it." He confirmed it, and waved him off.

"Whatever, I'm with you. I'm making myself responsible for you. I'm not going to let you straight to your own downfall. I'll at least grab your foot or arm just to stop you, if I need to, in the future. You heard me. I'm following you because I'm responsible for you. Like a guardian."

Mo Wenbin was slouching lazily on the couch. "You heard me, Chen Linyun? I'm your guardian. You need one because you're crazy. If it's only possible, mini hearts will be popping from your eyes any minute, or if your eyes can reflect something or someone, it would be Xue Jinxu!!! You're blind, my friend, and crazy too!" He shook his head.

"Do you want me to, like, shake your head for you? It might need some shaking."

Mo Wenbin was blabbering again.

Chen Linyun could not have cared any less. At least Mo Wenbin joined him. All four of them will start up a new breakthrough company.

Si Yazu and Zhou Xin were still based in Country D. They gladly extended their help to Chen Linyun because for one, he helped them land their jobs before. Their jobs were one of the top choices back then. They were given a shot only because Chen Linyun declined, and recommended them instead. It was their way of showing grat.i.tude.

After all, what goes around comes around.

Of course, Chen Linyun's plan was good. It was a breakthrough, combining his expertise: IT, investments and trading. He could identify the industry which had the most promising growth and return on investment. That was exactly what his team handles at Tiankong Investments. He knew how investments work, and how to manage them.

"Mo Wenbin, thanks for all the support, I really appreciate it, from Beijing to Country D, up to here in Beijing again."

They seemed to have a long, long history between them.

"Have you visited the old house yet?" Mo Wenbin inquired.

"Not yet, can't find the time. How about you?"

"Uhh, the same. I haven't visited them yet since we were transferred to Beijing. We should find the time, really. It's just that it's too hectic lately." Mo Wenbin went on. "Mother called a few times, nagging me. You know her. She said for us to go home and show our faces. She said to drag you if I have to. Hahaha!"

"I haven't given our address yet or else she'll come here often!"

"We really have to visit soon!"

They were pertaining to the Chen Family Home. It was located in the Northern area of Beijing.

Truth betold, Mo Wenbin and Chen Linyun were not simple friends. They were also cousins, comrades from the same family – the Chen Family.

That was why he had every reason to be Chen Linyun's guardian.

"Hey, Linyun. So, it's good that you have gotten closer to Xue Jinxu, your dream girl. But you know, from there, myriads of scenarios may happen. Do you want me to enumerate for you?"

"Okay, I'm listening." Chen Linyun retorted.

"First is the ideal case. You like her, she reciprocates. Happy ending. There's no problem with that. I mean, perfect!"

"But it's not a perfect world. So let's go to the second scenario – the opposite. You like her, she doesn't like you at all. End of story, ouch." He gave him a side glance. He was waiting for a response from Chen Linyun. "What will happen Linyun? You're doing everything for her, even leaving Tiankong Investments." He was really worried.

"It's not an option. Can't you see? She's warming up to me. It will only be a matter of time. Have some more trust, Wenbin!" Was Chen Linyun's response.

"Okay! Okay. Third Scenario. You like her, she likes you. But you know, the status. BAM. Ouch, it hurts. What say you, my friend?"

"That's why I'm doing all this, to minimize the gap. To climb the ladder faster to be able to stand beside her. I'm going to found my own company, and you're going to help me."

Mo Wenbin sighed. "Okay, okay. Whatever you say, I'm here to help, in every step of the way."

'Honestly, I don't know if he'll be able to meet his goal this time, it's too high up there in the sky.' He sighed again.

"Don't worry too much, Wenbin. We'll figure it out." Chen Linyun said optimistically.

'I believe in Jinxu.'

"You have to understand why I'm like this. I'm becoming your conscience so that it will be easier for you to see the bigger picture. I know you are not dumb, in fact you're far from it. You finished your degree with flying colors. You got promoted to Director at twenty-three! Your future is bright. If you leave Tiankong Investments what will happen to you?"

"If she does not reciprocate, what will happen to you? Chen Linyun, think of your future too, and yourself. Don't be too reckless, okay?"

Chen Linyun sighed. He completely understood Mo Wenbin. Everything that he said he had already pondered on. But, it's not an option. He did not ever consider the option of a future of him tending to his broken heart because Xue Jinxu did not reciprocate at all, although she already had rejected him before.

"Wenbin, if this time I get rejected, I will try another method again, and again."

"And if all methods still do not work, then I will have to respect her decision and move on with my life. At the very least, at old age, looking back, I can proudly say that I have really done my best, and I have no regrets at all, regardless."

"As for my future, if nothing comes out of our plan, then I will go home to our old house defeated. I'm sure Father will be glad to take me in, although I will not like that."

"Happy now?" Chen Linyun asked Wenbin.

Mo Wenbin could only sigh.