Read Novel Full Chapter 1239: I Will Always Support You
Chapter 1239: I Will Always Support You
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Gu Zi accepted the tangerine Su Shen handed her, peeling off a segment and popping it into her mouth before breaking off another to feed him. "Have you two hit some kind of disagreement?" she asked.
In truth, Gu Zi had long suspected that Su Shen’s partnership with Chen Yu wasn’t built for the long haul. What surprised her was how quickly it was unraveling—only three or four years in, and Su Shen was already planning to break away. Clearly, irreconcilable differences had emerged.
Su Shen never kept his business affairs from her. Gu Zi was a perceptive woman, sharp and insightful, so he was comfortable discussing the details with her.
"Our company does have its own R&D department," he explained, "but we still primarily depend on imported appliances for sales. I believe it’s time to invest more heavily in research and development, to build a strong domestic brand that caters to the mass market, especially the lower-tier consumers.
"Chen Yu, however, favors sticking with imports and is reluctant to pour money into R&D. So I’ve decided to spin off and start a new company, gradually separating from Chen Yu’s business to cut all financial ties."
Su Shen shrugged. "Chen Yu isn’t wrong—our appliance R&D has always lagged behind. He prefers the straightforward path of making easy money and targets mainly mid-to-high-end customers who are happy to pay for imported goods. That strategy works well for them."
Gu Zi listened quietly, nodding thoughtfully. The idea of going separate ways seemed sensible. Their business philosophies no longer aligned, and continued cooperation would only breed resentment.
In her view, partnerships in business rarely endured the test of money and interest. No matter how close the relationship, it could strain under financial pressure. Better to go solo if one had the means—and Su Shen certainly did now. Naturally, she supported his choice.
Her own collaboration with Sun Yi had always been from the sidelines—an investor who simply put money in and collected dividends, without meddling in decisions. She trusted Sun Yi’s projects and didn’t pore over the accounts, avoiding any chance of friction born from finances.
"Since you’ve made up your mind, then go for it," Gu Zi said warmly. "I actually support your idea of creating a domestic appliance brand. We can’t keep relying on imports forever—one day, that dependency will choke us."
Su Shen’s gaze softened with gratitude. He knew Gu Zi’s perspective was refreshingly different from most people’s. Others would have warned him against such a risky venture, branding R&D investment as a wasteful, thankless effort that might never pay off. Only a fool would bother. Even he had felt some apprehension before telling her. Thankfully, Gu Zi understood him.
He’d always been aware that he and Chen Yu were fundamentally different types of businessmen. Their initial partnership was one of convenience. Now that the opportunity had run its course, splitting was the only reasonable step. Their futures simply didn’t belong on the same path.
"I plan to locate the R&D center in the capital," Su Shen said. "It’s the political and technological heart of the country, with access to the talent we need. The headquarters, though, will be set up in Guangcheng. That city is an economic powerhouse, and I believe its status will only rise. It’s the safer bet for the main office.
"But that means I’ll be commuting between the two cities quite a bit for the foreseeable future. Gu Zi, what do you think? If this is too much, I’ll reconsider."
Gu Zi understood immediately. Su Shen wanted to build something big, to give them a better life. That demanded time and energy, meaning he’d be busier than ever—less available to her and their child. He worried she might resent the sacrifice.
But how could she ever dampen his ambition? She knew his vision was sound. The lower-tier market was where future appliance consumption would explode.
"Su Shen, I’ll always support your decisions," she said firmly. "We’ve come so far despite tougher conditions. Spending a little extra for the commute is nothing. You’ll be back and forth, and the children and I can come with you. When we have breaks, we’ll keep you company. Guangcheng is always home to us. Traveling between the two places will only keep us closer to family and friends—what could be better?"
Touched beyond words, Su Shen pulled Gu Zi into a warm embrace, gratitude pouring out silently. She melted into his arms, savoring the quiet intimacy of the moment.
Before long, their little Teddy toddled over. At just over two years old, he was still a late walker—wobbling like a newly hatched duckling, his tiny steps unsteady but determined.