Chapter 21 Wenwan, You Are My Human Cheat Code

“Ah, ah! Ah?”
Chen Luo uttered three consecutive exclamations—the first was an instinctive response, the second from shock, and the third from utter disbelief.

“No, Wen Wan, she’s just a little girl. You couldn’t have possibly done that to her, right?”

To be honest, Chen Luo really couldn’t be sure what Wen Wan might do to someone she saw as a “rival in love.”

“Hahaha.” Wen Wan burst out laughing at his words, her laughter bright and hearty.

The sound of her laughter left Mo Lan, who was standing guard outside the door, momentarily stunned. Then she felt a sudden sting in her nose.

It had been ten years—ever since Boss Wen returned from that hellish place, she had never laughed so happily. It was not easy, far from easy.

I was right. Chen Luo, you really are the only medicine that can heal Boss Wen.

You must stay by her side from now on, let her laugh like this more often, and maybe everything will get better.

Inside the office, Wen Wan stood up from Chen Luo’s arms and walked over to her desk, signaling to him.

“Come here, Chen Luo, I have something to say to you.”

A bit dazed, Chen Luo sat across from Wen Wan. At this moment, she had put on her black-rimmed glasses, and her gaze at him was filled with authority and composure, a look he wasn’t quite used to.

He had always seen Wen Wan’s more volatile side—sometimes willful and quick to anger, sometimes incredibly clingy.

Perhaps this calm, dignified demeanor was her true self. Yet there was a different kind of beauty in this Wen Wan, like a cuckoo perched on a cliff, unattainable yet irresistible to the heart.

“Chen Luo, I’ll answer your question now.”

“The reason I chose you as class monitor and also as the youth league secretary was actually from the perspective of your plans to start a business.”

“After all, you can’t succeed in entrepreneurship alone. You need a team. To build a team, you’ll need a broader range of connections, you must learn to shape your own network, and you’ll have to select and retain talent. In these areas, at least with your current temperament and state, you still need more experience.”

After hearing Wen Wan’s words, Chen Luo didn’t feel any resistance; instead, he admired her for seeing through his shortcomings so clearly, once again marveling at her keen insight.

As the saying goes, only you know your own weaknesses. Despite his business experience from his previous life and modest achievements, his ability to network and handle external affairs had always been his Achilles’ heel.

His former company’s external affairs had always been managed by another partner, but this had also greatly limited his own potential in the business world. Without the ability to build one’s own network, it’s hard to muster enough energy to tackle major projects and critical challenges.

In his previous life, Chen Luo had tried to overcome this weakness, but age and limited time made it difficult to achieve much. Now, reborn and still a student, he had all the time he needed to make up for those shortcomings.

“Thank you, Wen Wan. Thank you for being so thoughtful on my behalf.”

“Wait, I’m not finished yet.” Wen Wan interrupted his thanks. “You said you didn’t want to rely too much on my resources or money, and I admire that ambition.”

“It’s just that, as a rookie entrepreneur in today’s market, there’s still so much you lack.”

Chen Luo nodded. It wasn’t that he felt inferior, but back in his previous life, he had only managed to start a company by riding the wave of short video e-commerce. He hadn’t planned much; he had just thrown himself into it.

When the wind is in your favor, even pigs can fly; but when the wind dies down and the tide recedes, that’s when you see who’s been swimming naked.

It seemed he had been too naïve. There was still so much he needed to learn. He couldn’t approach entrepreneurship with the mindset that being reborn made him invincible. Otherwise, even if the next big opportunity presented itself, he’d still miss it.

Seeing Chen Luo fall silent, Wen Wan gently took his hand, her voice softening.

“I’m not saying you’re lacking. Don’t belittle yourself. I’m simply stating the facts, so don’t take it to heart.”

Wen Wan clearly wasn’t good at explaining herself or dispelling others’ worries; her words came out a bit clumsy, and she was obviously still concerned that she might have upset him.

With a soft “pat, pat,” Chen Luo lightly patted Wen Wan’s hand and smiled at her.

“Don’t worry, I’m not upset. I was just thinking about how I can learn more to make up for my shortcomings.”

In truth, Chen Luo felt a warmth in his heart at that moment. Wen Wan had thought of this issue for him, and had offered her advice before he even began his entrepreneurial journey. It was proof that she truly cared about him and took every aspect of his life seriously.

Unlike some women who only ever take and demand, caring only for their own likes and dislikes. (I’m talking about you, Tang Xiwei!)

Wen Wan felt reassured by his words and let out a long sigh of relief.

“Whew! That’s nothing you need to worry about.”

“There’s no way I’d let my darling suffer, struggling and stumbling to learn all these things on his own.”

“So, I’ve decided that for every project you take on from now on, I’ll be your advisor—helping you and teaching you along the way, but I’ll never interfere with any of your decisions.”

“Well? Will you still feel like you’re just living off me?”

She ended with a hint of teasing, as if worried he might refuse.

At these words, Chen Luo’s eyes lit up. This really was the best solution.

Though he didn’t know Wen Wan’s true background, he could tell she must have come from a prestigious business family.

The upbringing and heritage of such a family were far beyond that of ordinary entrepreneurs. Combined with Wen Wan’s own outstanding abilities and vision, she was indeed the best teacher he could ask for, given his own half-baked experience.

No, to him, Wen Wan was nothing short of a living golden cheat code.

“Alright, Teacher Wen, I’ll be counting on your guidance from now on.”

Wen Wan slowly took off her glasses at his reply and gently traced her left hand across his palm.

“The tuition is quite expensive. How do you plan to pay me?”

The familiar Wen Wan had returned. Chen Luo lowered his head and chuckled softly. “Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.”

When he looked down, he noticed some forms on the table—data analyses related to the education industry.

Was Wen Wan planning to move into education? If he remembered correctly, the end of this year would be a golden opportunity for the sector, a time when diverse educational ventures would flourish.

Yes! He needed to mention this to Wen Wan. It might just help her rise to new heights.

Chen Luo looked up, about to speak, when he saw Wen Wan stand and reach for her bag.

“Let’s go. Time to meet your childhood sweetheart.”

Seeing Chen Luo’s slightly bewildered expression, Wen Wan covered her mouth and laughed, reaching out to tilt his chin.

“Heh, did you really think I was just joking earlier? I don’t trust any girl who gets close to you, not for a second.”