Ruan Guangjian took a few bites and was surprisingly delighted by how delicious it was!

Previously, Ruan Guangjian frequently ordered takeout in Magic City, having tried practically every delivery option near his company.

Yet he still worried about what to eat every day.

Some tasty takeout options, like spicy pot, grilled skewers, and rice bowls, were often very greasy and unhealthy. Eating them for extended periods would lead to either weight gain or high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

Some takeout marketed as “healthy meals” was typically unappetizing, often just consisting of chopped vegetables arranged on a plate, which wasn’t filling enough and led to afternoon hunger that affected work efficiency.

This couldn’t be helped. Many restaurants would use excessive seasoning to enhance their dishes’ flavor, as most takeout customers didn’t care about health—they only cared about taste.

If food tasted bland or unremarkable, they wouldn’t order again.

To make dishes both healthy and delicious required fresh ingredients, skilled chefs, and customers willing to pay premium prices.

So, although Ruan Guangjian had been in Magic City for quite some time and had tried several passable “healthy meals,” he rarely encountered dishes that were both homestyle and healthy like this one.

Ruan Guangjian asked curiously, “How much is this meal set?”

Li Yada replied, “Internal employees eat for free. If outside customers order it, this portion costs over twenty yuan.”

Ruan Guangjian genuinely marveled, “That’s not expensive. Are these utensils complimentary?”

Li Yada shook her head, “Of course not, there are dedicated staff responsible for collection and sterilization.”

Ruan Guangjian was even more surprised, “Then it’s even less expensive! Selling it for just over twenty yuan, can they recover the costs?”

Li Yada smiled, “Apparently, Slackin’ Takeout has been operating at a loss, with Mr. Pei continuously providing subsidies.”

“But looking at the raw materials and costs, there should be profit, but the current scale isn’t large enough, and there aren’t enough orders, so it’s still continuously losing money.”

“Perhaps it will make money in the future, who knows?”

“I think for Mr. Pei, this takeout service is purely for employee benefits, just like how many schools subsidize their cafeterias.”

Ruan Guangjian continued eating in silence.

After finishing their meal, everyone tidied up their utensils and placed them at the reception desk, then returned to their workstations—some to watch dramas, others to take afternoon naps.

Li Yada wasn’t in the habit of napping, so the two continued their casual conversation.

Ruan Guangjian inquired about Jingzhou’s rent and daily living costs, expressing great envy during their discussion.

Since Jingzhou was a second-tier city, its daily living expenses were completely different from Magic City’s, naturally making everything seem cheap by comparison.

Li Yada also mentioned Against the Wind Logistics, Slackin’ Internet Café, and ROF Computer Assembly services, her pride evident in her words.

Ruan Guangjian grew increasingly quiet as he listened, eventually falling silent.

He could only sigh softly before returning to his drawing.

……

Li Yada stood up and went to the drinks bar for coffee.

Then she took out her phone and secretly sent a message to Pei Qian.

“Mr. Pei, as you requested, I’ve given Master Ruan Guangjian a detailed introduction to Tenda’s benefits!”

Pei Qian quickly replied.

“How did he react?”

Li Yada: “He didn’t say much, but he seemed a bit disappointed. I’m wondering if Tenda’s benefits are too good and might have upset him? Will the master hold a grudge?”

Pei Qian: “Well done, I’ll be right there!”

……

Pei Qian sprang up from his bed with a swift move, quickly changing his clothes.

Today, his laziness had flared up again, and he had slept until after two in the afternoon.

After watching a drama for a while, he saw Li Yada’s good news and immediately rushed to the company.

Yesterday, Pei Qian had been uncomfortably stumped by Ruan Guangjian, so he had been racking his brains to figure out how to get back at him.

On Jingzhou’s home turf, how could Mr. Pei be defeated?

After much thought, Pei Qian felt that only Tenda’s benefits could inflict damage on Ruan Guangjian.

Operations like Against the Wind Logistics, Slackin’ Internet Café, and Slackin’ Takeout were money-losing ventures that required enormous investment but delivered top-quality service, currently rare even in major cities like Magic City, Imperial City, and Goat City.

Moreover, Ruan Guangjian’s studio was in Magic City, where rent and daily expenses were certainly high, making it impossible to be as carefree as Tenda.

So Pei Qian planned to use this point to his advantage, to properly strike at Ruan Guangjian and avenge yesterday’s defeat!

So far, things were progressing smoothly.

Ruan Guangjian should now be severely impacted, feeling that life has lost its flavor!

Pei Qian didn’t want to miss this moment.

A few minutes later, Pei Qian arrived.

He walked into the company with a beaming face and greeted Ruan Guangjian, who was hunched over his drawings.

“Brother Ruan! How did you sleep last night? Is your work going smoothly today?”

“Sorry, I couldn’t come by this morning, I was a bit busy with work.”

“Were you comfortable with lunch? Are you satisfied with the office environment?”

Pei Qian smiled broadly, preparing to sprinkle more salt on Ruan Guangjian’s tender wound.

Ruan Guangjian’s mood had declined compared to yesterday.

He seemed… to be contemplating something.

He looked at Pei Qian and finally made up his mind.

“Mr. Pei, I’ve decided.”

“I’m moving my studio to Jingzhou!”

Ruan Guangjian’s expression was extremely serious.

Pei Qian was stunned, and after a moment, a question mark slowly formed in his mind.

“Huh?”

He never expected Ruan Guangjian’s first words upon seeing him would be this…

Pei Qian sensed something was amiss and hurriedly advised, “Brother Ruan, this isn’t something to rush into!”

“Moving an entire studio is such a major undertaking!”

“What about the office space you’ve already rented? What about the office desks, chairs, and computers you’ve already purchased?”

“Your employees would have to relocate too, leaving their homes to come to Jingzhou…”

“This requires careful consideration, careful consideration!”

Pei Qian felt dizzy.

It wasn’t enough for Ruan Guangjian to come backstab him personally—he wanted to bring his entire studio to Jingzhou?

Isn’t that asking for my life?

Previously, Tenda’s designers and Light Halo Studio’s artists communicated online. Although efficiency was lower, under Ruan Guangjian’s supervision and quality control, they still excellently completed these art resources.

Now, if the entire Light Halo Studio moved to Jingzhou…

Then, if any communication issues arose, they could simply take a taxi and discuss face-to-face!

So Pei Qian quickly tried to dissuade him, hoping Ruan Guangjian would abandon this impractical idea as soon as possible.

Ruan Guangjian smiled slightly, “Mr. Pei, I understand your good intentions.”

“Moving an entire studio is indeed troublesome, and truthfully, it’s not just me—most people in our studio are reluctant to relocate.”

“But thinking about it, there are too many benefits to moving to Jingzhou!”

“The rent here is much cheaper than in Magic City, the cost of living is much lower, and there’s Against the Wind Logistics and Slackin’ Takeout, guaranteeing both quality of life and convenience.”

“For the others in the studio, working in Jingzhou means paying less rent, significantly improving their standard of living while maintaining the same income.”

“As for the relocation plan, I’ve pretty much figured it out.”

“We’ll sublet the space there, depreciate and dispose of all the office supplies, and buy new ones after arriving in Jingzhou.”

“Long-distance relocation does cost quite a bit, but considering all factors, we’ll recover these costs after some time.”

Pei Qian felt a bit dazed, “It’s hard to leave one’s homeland. Will your employees wholeheartedly follow you in this move?”

Ruan Guangjian smiled, “What homeland? None of us has roots in Magic City. Most are just drifting there, unable to afford housing or get license plates, not even having local household registration.”

“In Jingzhou, the only issue is fewer companies making job changes difficult, but the core members of our studio were my roommates—they’re determined to stick with me wherever I go.”

“As for other employees, I won’t force them. Those who want to come can come, those who don’t can find other jobs.”

“In any case, short-term pain is better than long-term suffering. If the studio can be anywhere, why not move to a city with less life pressure?”

“Plus, I have acquaintances here.”

Ruan Guangjian cast an eager look at Pei Qian.

Pei Qian: “?”

He instantly realized that the “acquaintance” Ruan Guangjian referred to was himself.

Ruan Guangjian continued, “Anyway, in Jingzhou, our studio will be under Mr. Pei’s protection! Mr. Pei is so generous, I trust you completely!”

Pei Qian: “???”

He was truly dizzy now.

Pei Qian felt the conversation had been going well, but suddenly the script took an unexpected turn, veering off course, completely out of control…

This couldn’t continue!

Ruan Guangjian wanted to move his entire studio here was too outrageous!

Pei Qian hurriedly advised, “Brother Ruan, I understand how you feel.”

“However, with such a heavy workload recently, if your studio relocates, these jobs might not transition well…”

“You must carefully consider this, don’t rush!”

Ruan Guangjian thought for a moment: “Hmm… that’s true.”

“Alright then, after we complete this batch of art resources for Tenda, I’ll start preparing for the studio relocation!”

With that said, Ruan Guangjian returned to drawing with renewed vigor, full of anticipation for a bright future.

Looking at the confident Ruan Guangjian, Pei Qian fell into bewilderment.

This was bad; something serious had happened.

What should he do if Light Halo Studio moves over in three or four months?

Before, with Ruan Guangjian in Magic City, he was somewhat out of reach, but if he moved to Jingzhou, wouldn’t he be able to deliver face-to-face pressure?

What should he do now?!!

Pei Qian felt a headache coming on. He silently went to the reception room, drank tea, and pondered the situation.

“Ding ding.”

His phone rang.

Pei Qian looked at it and saw it was a message from Li Yada.

“Mr. Pei, was this also part of your plan?”

“This move is so brilliant!”

“With just a few words, you’ve lured Master Ruan to Jingzhou, along with his entire studio!”

“Is this the legendary art acquisition without spending a penny?”

“Indeed, this is Mr. Pei’s charm.”

“Admirable! Admirable!”

Several consecutive messages showed Li Yada’s reverence.

Pei Qian: “…”

He wanted to say this was a complete misunderstanding.

But after typing a few words, he deleted them all.

He could only sigh silently in his heart.

My life is so difficult!