CHAPTER 532: CHAPTER 534 DECIDING TO TAKE A GAMBLE

Xiao Mei, once she got home, told The Fangs about the possibility of being pregnant. Fang Hongyuan didn’t want the child, feeling that one daughter was already enough, but his parents just fell silent.

Brother and sister-in-law of Fang Yuejin were actually hoping for a grandson, but at this time, the checks were so strict, it was simply impossible to hide it. If found out, it would be no joke.

Thus, the atmosphere in the Fang family became somber. Two days later, Xiao Mei and Fang Hongyuan came to find Xia Xiao. Xiao Mei expressed her wish to apply to develop business at the Harbor, and did not bring up the pregnancy again.

Xia Xiao agreed. Xiao Mei and Fang Hongyuan went to the Harbor together. Xia Xiao would arrange for someone else to manage the company here. At this moment, Feiling expressed her wish to take over the clothing company.

"Aren’t you still acting?" Xia Xiao said.

"I just wrapped up, Mom. Isn’t Sister Xiao Mei going to the Harbor? I’ll take over the clothing company," Feiling proposed.

"Fine, if you want to manage it, go ahead," Xia Xiao was quite open about it.

Feiling giggled and said, "Mom, aren’t you afraid I’ll run the company into the ground?"

"Will you?" Xia Xiao raised an eyebrow and countered.

"No, just watch. Xiaozi will definitely thrive under my leadership. I’m not only capable of acting."

As soon as Feiling finished speaking, Xia Xiao laughed and said, "Anyone can talk big, but you have to make it happen."

"I would never talk big," Feiling said with a look of determination.

Unexpectedly, Feiyi heard about this and hurried back to discuss, "Mom, I also want to create a sports clothing brand."

"Do you have the time? Aren’t you still competing? You could create your own brand after you retire," Xia Xiao didn’t expressly agree or disagree, simply feeling that her son was still young, and should focus on competing until retirement before taking on other projects.

"I’m not always busy," Feiyi said. "Mom, I have a suggestion, do you want to hear it?"

"Hmm, what is it?" Xia Xiao responded.

"Mom, how about we establish a conglomerate?" Feiyi proposed.

A conglomerate!!!

This was indeed what Xia Xiao was contemplating, just wanting to assist Shitou in obtaining the energy stone first. She was not only interested in the clothing industry, but also the jewelry industry, and even now she was planning to build a zoo.

"How about calling it Gaoxia Group? You be the chairwoman, with Xiao You Group’s fashion company under it. I’ll start up a brand for sportswear and leisure, and even Nanhua Zoo would be part of the group, which would make management much easier in the future. In addition, little sister is a movie star and I am a gold medal athlete. As long as our brands perform well, it would be a win-win," Feiyi suggested.

Xia Xiao nodded, "Your idea isn’t bad. However, for your brand creation, you’ll need to come up with a plan yourself. Also, your current priorities should be training and competing. Don’t take this as child’s play."

"Mom, rest assured, training and competitions are my top priorities. The brand is just a hobby for now. I have this idea, but it will take a while to plan and implement," Feiyi said.

Xia Xiao smiled faintly, "Okay, think about it thoroughly. The conglomerate isn’t urgent. I have to go out of town tomorrow."

"Mom is going out?" Feiyi asked.

"Yes, your father can’t join me, and everyone else is busy," Xia Xiao mentioned without complaining. Gao Jiaxing was in the military and couldn’t accompany her abroad, Feiyang wasn’t available, Feiyue was a diplomat and couldn’t travel freely, and Feiyi was busy with sports.

Feiteng had been sent to handle the zoo, and Feiling was now taking over the clothing company, leaving Xia Xiao to travel alone.

"I’ll accompany you, Mom," Feiyi immediately said.

The next day, after giving Gao Jiaxing a call, Xia Xiao was en route once more.

This time, Xia Xiao’s departure was a bit longer.

This departure led to Xia Xiao not returning for half a year; even at intervals, she would leave with the research team.

Yet, she never saw another energy stone, and Shitou couldn’t stay calm anymore, his mind incessantly preoccupied with the energy stone at the active volcano.

In the end, Shitou made a decisive statement, "I’ve decided to take a chance; perhaps I could succeed."

Upon finishing, seeing some hesitation in Xia Xiao, Shitou said, "You don’t have to come with me. Just take me there, drop me into the furnace, and then leave. The farther you go, the better. If I succeed, there will be no fires there in the future. But if I fail, the fire will break out sooner."

Xia Xiao kept silent for a long time. She wanted to help Shitou, yet she couldn’t bear to leave her family.

"Alright, I’ll take you there," Xia Xiao didn’t join the research team this time but left a long letter for her family. She even placed the letter along with some belongings, documents, and photos into a box in the bedroom.

"I’ll have someone follow you," Gao Jiaxing hurried back and said.

"Brother Gao, I’ve already been to Country J, and I’m very familiar with the place. What could happen? And I’ve been traveling all over these days. You’ve been so indulgent; please indulge me one more time," Xia Xiao couldn’t help but hug Gao Jiaxing tight.

"I’m tired too. I can’t bear to leave. This time I go out, the next time I won’t go anywhere unless it’s to wait for you and accompany you around within the country."

"Stay safe," Gao Jiaxing clenched his fist tightly before loosening his grip and gently pat Xia Xiao. He also felt upset. As a military officer, he could not follow Xia Xiao to the very end, nor could he stay by her side to protect her.

Gao Jiaxing had considered a career change, but as a military man, that was his life, and even if he did change careers, he would still not be able to leave the country.

Once again, Gao Jiaxing let Xia Xiao go.

Of course, he thought Xia Xiao was heading to a research institute. If he knew she was going through the space to mountains, mines, and volcanoes, Gao Jiaxing definitely would not agree.

Gao Jiaxing and the guards escorted Xia Xiao to the airport, where she kissed him on the lips and bid him farewell. Turning around, Xia Xiao’s tears had already fallen.

With this goodbye, who knew if she would return safely.

Her heart was filled with longing, so she walked very quickly, afraid that if her steps slowed down, she would turn back and throw herself into Gao Jiaxing’s arms.

"Don’t be so pessimistic; I might succeed. And then, the space will still be yours. It’s just that I won’t be there anymore. After you drop me off at the active volcano, you should hurry back," Shitou said.

"Then, I wish you success," Xia Xiao tightened her grip on Shitou, her heart earnestly hoping for his success.

"What about you? If the space is given to me, then what will you do if you are successful in reincarnating? Without the space, how will you cope?" Xia Xiao asked.

Shitou scoffed, "I’ve been with it for so many years, and I’ve finally found a chance to get away from it. I don’t want it anymore."