"Huh?"
Lan Wanting gave her a questioning look. So she was supposed to work while Su Ci slacked off, huh?
Su Ci raised an eyebrow, using her free hand to fiddle with Lan Wanting's hair, and spoke in a joking tone.
"What, I've worked hard for so long, can't I enjoy myself a little?"
"Not that, I was just surprised."
Su Ci spent five years founding a massive company like Changsheng Biotechnology, establishing the image of an industry titan in the hearts of every new generation in Sea City.
Now that she said she wanted to slack off, few people would believe it.
"Alright, just kidding. I just want to expand into other fields, and if I keep running Changsheng Biotechnology too, I might be too busy."
Su Ci explained.
As an early 'Dragon King' (Long Aotian) web novel, based on the world's pace of development, it corresponded to the first decade or so of the 21st century in Su Ci's previous life.
She could completely use this information gap to make a fortune, after all, who dislikes having too much money?
Lan Wanting nodded in understanding and said solemnly, "I definitely won't let down your trust."
Then she asked curiously, "What exactly are these other fields?"
"Lithography machines, semiconductors, and AI artificial intelligence."
Beside them, Jiang Su was completely confused. What were lithography machines, semiconductors, and AI artificial intelligence?
Su Ci explained, "Lithography machines are used to manufacture nano-chips, and nano-chips are the core hardware foundation for time network information technology; semiconductors are the cornerstone of modern integrated circuits and electronic devices; AI artificial intelligence is an important tool for liberating humans from repetitive labor. These will all become the crucial fuel for advancing the era in the near future."
Jiang Su shook her head, looking even more bewildered. "Please stop explaining. The more you explain, the more my head hurts. Simple and easy work suits me better."
Lan Wanting had some knowledge of the three directions Su Ci mentioned, and her eyes sparkled. The development prospects in these three fields were immense.
However, currently, whether in terms of market or technology, starting up in these three areas is very difficult, potentially requiring long-term investment—not just manpower and resources, but also substantial financial power.
Furthermore, judging by what Su Ci meant, it seemed she intended to pursue all three directions: "Wouldn't that work yourself to death?"
Unexpectedly, Su Ci shook her head. "For these, I plan only to be responsible for the project proposals and tracking their implementation. As for execution and specific management, they will all be handled by professional agents."
Managing companies was completely foreign to Su Ci, the '996' worker from her past life. However, having the memory of her previous body, drafting proposals wasn't a big problem.
Su Ci smiled faintly, fiddling with Lan Wanting's smooth hair. "Of course, if Wanting, you are willing to help me manage them, I would be delighted."
The money earned is meant for enjoyment. No matter how much you earn, if you don't enjoy it, it's useless. She didn't want to constantly be on the path of making money without enjoying it.
Furthermore, this is a world with Ancient Martial Arts. Ancient Martial Arts not only strengthens the body but also has the power to prolong life.
If she didn't find a way to live a few more years, what was the point of devoting herself entirely to her career?
Lan Wanting shook her head. "Leaving aside the fact that I know nothing about those areas, Changsheng Biotechnology alone is enough for me to handle. If you want me to do more, I'd like to live a few more years."
Greed knows no bounds.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for making a life choice. Reserved rewards: Lithography Machine Proposal *1, Semiconductor Proposal *1, AI Artificial Intelligence Proposal *1. Rewards will be issued after the companies are established.]
Su Ci's eyes lit up. She secretly praised the System. This reward could save her a lot of time and brainpower.
Jiang Su checked the time. "Miss, it's getting late. Would you like to take a bath tonight?"
Su Ci nodded gently. Bathing every day was one of the Original Owner's habits, but rather than just a bath, it was a medicinal bath.
The original work would not focus on the description of her, the villainous supporting female character.
However, based on the Original Owner's memories, the situation Su Ci understood was roughly this:
The Original Owner was born prematurely due to an accident, arriving three months early. Her mother, Deng Wei, also nearly lost her life in the accident.
The premature Su Ci weighed less than three catties. When she was born, she didn't cry or fuss; if she hadn't been breathing, she would have been mistaken for a stillborn baby.
When she was six months old, the Original Owner's body was as fragile as porcelain, and she nearly died young if not for a wisp of Su Zhenguo's True Qi sustaining her.
At the age of three, the Original Owner would fall critically ill simply from being exposed to the wind. Even after searching for famous doctors across the world, nothing could be done.
Fortunately, relying on Su Zhenguo's connections, the Original Owner was sent to the Ancient Martial Arts hidden family of Taixu Mountain, entrusted to Daoist Nun Taixu for upbringing. By constantly soaking in medicinal baths infused with rare herbs and drinking medicinal decoctions, her body improved only after being thoroughly "marinated."
She was completely cured only six years ago, and her physical condition returned to that of a normal person. However, due to her frail childhood health, she could not enter the ranks of Ancient Martial Artists.
As for the exact circumstances of the accident, no one around her had ever mentioned it to her.
In fact, whenever she curiously inquired about the related situation, the atmosphere, no matter what it was, would fall into prolonged silence... Every bedroom in the villa had an independent bathroom.
Su Ci pushed open the door to her private bathroom.
Steam filled the air. Next to the bathtub, which could fit two people, Jiang Su was reaching out to test the water temperature.
Various medicinal herbs floated on the light brown surface of the water. The herbal scent was not strong or pungent; rather, it was fresh and elegant, exactly like the scent on Su Ci.
In short, she had been marinated for so long that the flavor had set in.
"The temperature is adjusted, Miss. Would you like me to attend to your bath?"
Jiang Su looked Su Ci up and down, her expression unclear.
Su Ci immediately shook her head. Since the Original Owner's physical condition recovered, she had completed most tasks independently, and no one else had carefully attended to her.
Jiang Su should know this. What was going on today?
Could it be... Before Su Ci could think further, Jiang Su voluntarily left the bathroom and closed the door.
Su Ci stood in the bathroom, hesitated repeatedly, and finally took off her clothes, placing them aside.
Her fair skin was exposed to the air. The mirror on the wall reflected Su Ci's figure, though steam blurred much of the view.
Su Ci looked at the reflection in the mirror, and her face couldn't help but blush shyly. This was the first time she had stared directly at a female body, and this female was her current self.
Although she was frail in childhood, this body was not weak; instead, it was full and voluptuous, carrying a hint of sexiness.
As a normal person, it was impossible for Su Ci to have no thoughts about it.
She silently chanted "This is me, this is me" a few times in her heart before suppressing the wicked thoughts.
According to her memory, Su Ci first used the makeup remover on the vanity to take off the light makeup on her face.
She did not rush into the bathtub, but instead asked the System, "System, how do I use the items and cultivation methods you gave me?"