Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 674 My Sister 9

Looking at Yun Xuan's expectant yet anxious eyes, Yun Guohua sighed.

He stood up, walked to the window to watch the fireworks outside, then turned around, his tone gentle yet leaving no room for negotiation: "Xuanxuan, Dad's money is now mainly controlled by your sister. So, since you're so determined, why don't you go and talk to your older sister directly?"

Seeing Yunxuan's face instantly tense, he comforted her, "Your sister has a broad perspective and plenty of experience. Maybe she can point you in a better direction? Even if she doesn't approve, you still have to get past her, right? Go for it, be bold, your sister is still your sister."

Yunxuan's heart was pounding. Looking for Yun Chu? The older sister who, two years ago, told her "not to go back to the old house unless absolutely necessary"? That...

A powerful figure in the business world who instilled fear in her very bones? A strong sense of fear (her cowardly nature kicked in again) surged up, and she almost wanted to shrink back immediately.

But her desire to start her own business and her urgent need for recognition outweighed her fear. Two years of independent living seemed to have given her a little more courage to face her older sister. She took a deep breath: "...Okay, then I'll give it a try."

She hesitated in the corridor for a while, as if preparing for battle. Finally, she found Yun Chu alone on the large terrace of the main living room on the second floor, leaning on the railing and watching the city fireworks in the distance.

A cool night breeze blew across the terrace, making Yun Chu's figure appear exceptionally aloof and upright in the darkness. Yun Xuan's heart began to pound uncontrollably again, and she unconsciously slowed her pace, stopping a few steps away from Yun Chu.

"...Sister." The voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Yun Chu seemed to have known all along that she was standing behind her, and without turning around, simply responded with a faint "Mm".

“Um…” Yunxuan licked her slightly dry lips, mustered her courage, “I just… told Dad about wanting to start a business…”

"I heard you." Yun Chu finally turned around. Her eyes were particularly sharp in the night, and she calmly looked at Yun Xuan's face. The invisible pressure made Yun Xuan's throat tighten even more.

"Dad thinks...the risk is a bit too high," Yunxuan honestly repeated, her voice lowered, not daring to meet his gaze.

“He’s right.” Yun Chu’s words were crisp and decisive, shattering Yun Xuan’s last shred of hope without mercy.

Yunxuan's heart sank, her nose stung, and she almost burst into tears. Sure enough… her sister also thought it wouldn't work…

However, Yun Chu's next words were like a ray of light cleaving through the darkness:

"But your core judgment is correct—high-end and personalized are the extensions of the beauty market trend, and the pain points are 'experience implementation' and 'trust building'."

Yunxuan suddenly raised her head, looking at her sister in astonishment, thinking she had misheard.

Yun Chu ignored her surprise and continued clearly and smoothly: "The independent studio models you see abroad have low technical barriers and poor replicability, making it difficult to scale up in China."

"To create a true barrier to entry in the high-end market, we must grasp two core elements: First, a skincare system that deeply integrates cutting-edge biotechnology with customized algorithms; second, truly personalized solutions supported by precise detection (AI dermatoscope, molecular mapping), rather than gimmicks."

She took a step forward, getting closer to Yunxuan, and her powerful aura made Yunxuan subconsciously hold her breath.

“The domestic market lacks high-end skincare brands with core technology support.” Yun Chu’s eyes were burning. “If you are determined to tackle this tough challenge, I can solve the initial funding problem. The angel round will be enough for you to build a core laboratory and a basic data chain.”

She looked at her sister, her gaze stern yet carrying a supporting strength: "Do you dare to do it? Do you dare to dedicate yourself to creating technology-driven 'customized' services?"

This turn of events was so sudden and shocking! It was like a ladder to heaven suddenly descending from a desperate situation!

A tremendous sense of hope, unbelievable ecstasy, the excitement of being understood and even having her blind spots in her own thinking pointed out, and the anxiety of being abandoned that she had been suppressing for the past two years... all these emotions exploded in Yunxuan's chest!

Tears welled up instantly!

Completely forgetting all her awe and distance from her older sister, she burst into tears like a little animal that had finally found a long-lost relative and was overflowing with grievances. She rushed over and hugged Yun Chu without a care in the world!

"Sister—waaaaaah—" She hugged Yun Chu tightly around the waist, buried her face in her sister's high-quality coat, and cried incoherently.

"I thought...I thought you never wanted me again...Waaah...I thought I...no longer had a place in this house..."

She cried sobbing uncontrollably, "You're willing to help me...you're willing to believe me...sob sob sob...sister! I really...will work hard! I'll work really, really hard..."

Yun Chu's body visibly stiffened the moment Yun Xuan pounced on her, her brows furrowing slightly. She wasn't used to such direct physical contact and emotional outbursts.

But upon hearing his little sister's wailing cry, "I thought you never wanted me again," his stern brows finally softened.

Looking down at the courtyard illuminated by fireworks, where He Shi and Yun Si smiled and gazed at the night sky, creating a heartwarming silhouette, and then looking down at Yun Xuan in her arms, who was crying and hiccuping like a wronged little bear, Yun Chu's tense shoulders seemed to relax a little.

She didn't push Yunxuan away immediately, nor did she hug her back. Just like two years ago behind the desk, she raised her hand, her movements slightly stiff but with a gentle force that was barely perceptible, and gently patted Yunxuan's back, which was trembling slightly from crying.

In the night sky, another huge firework burst open, illuminating the fleeting, almost gratifying light in Yun Chu's eyes.

Outside the terrace, the lights of countless homes illuminate the reunion and splendor; inside, sisters clumsily break the ice and rely on each other after something was lost and then found again.

Yun Chu kept her promise and injected far more angel round funding into Yun Xuan's project through her personally controlled investment fund.

The primary task of this funding is to establish a core research and development center.

Yun Chu personally facilitated connections, enabling Yun Xuan, who had just returned to China, to quickly access several top biomaterials research institutes and algorithm teams.

She even showed Yunxuan a market research report after dinner, clearly stating: "The moat of high-end skincare is 'exclusive ingredients' + 'precise diagnosis'."

"The former requires top-tier laboratories, while the latter needs to overcome the bottlenecks in AI models for assessing complex skin types. Only when money is invested in the right direction can it be considered capital; otherwise, it's a waste."

Initially, Yunxuan wavered in its product positioning, trying to cater to both the mass market and the high-end market.

Yun Chu reviewed her initial draft of the business plan and was immediately jolted awake by just one question: "'Luxury experiences that everyone can afford' is essentially a false proposition. Tell me, which part of your core technology can bring value that would make 'top clients' willingly pay 50?"

She suggested that Yunxuan focus on a highly targeted demographic—not only consumers with financial means, but also those who have an understanding and pursuit of skincare research.

The product line has been streamlined to the extreme, with only three customized services launched in the first phase, but each one is backed by cutting-edge technology and impeccable implementation results.

Yun Chu never interfered with the daily operations, but when Yun Xuan encountered difficulties in the supply chain—a Swiss raw material supplier refused to accept the order due to insufficient production capacity.

Yun Chu simply made a call: "It's me. I remember you mentioned a new factory in Lausanne last time... Um, could you help me coordinate a batch of X-factor raw materials, the highest specifications? Yes, for my sister's company as an emergency measure." The problem was quietly solved.

She only attended the quarterly report meetings as an observer, offering a cool but precise comment: "The data feedback shows that the user satisfaction rate is highest in the 'diagnostic accuracy' section. Continue to invest in optimizing the algorithm in this area; this is where your true reputation begins."

Her presence gave Yunxuan unprecedented confidence and a clear sense of direction amidst countless setbacks.

For Yun Si, who is navigating the ocean of finance, Yun Chu's approach is completely different.

During the summer break after Yun Si finished her sophomore year, Yun Chu handed her an envelope containing a personal credit card with a reasonable credit limit and a brief investment memo.

“This is your ‘simulation sandbox,’ but it’s using real money. The memo lists several small businesses whose preliminary information I’ve reviewed, whose business models are decent but whose risks are clear.”

Yun Chu's requirements were clear: "Profitability is not the only goal; we must learn from losses that we can clearly see. Every quarter, I need a report covering the investment logic, risk analysis, process review, and self-summary."

Yun Chu emphasized: "The core competency of finance is not predicting the market, but managing risk and understanding human nature. Starting small keeps the cost of trial and error under control."

Yunsi cherishes this trust and operates with extreme caution, starting with initial research on the consumer sector, staying up late to analyze industry reports, and even visiting small factories in person.

Despite the fluctuations, Yun Chu never interfered. Only once, when Yun Si was slightly frustrated due to a small floating loss caused by a decision-making error, Yun Chu casually remarked, "Very good, the tuition is cheap and the problem is clear. Remember to analyze why you ignored that market saturation warning signal."

This statement enlightened Yun Si, making her realize the importance of insight and cross-validation of information.

As for her younger brother Yun Ji, who is very dedicated to performing, Yun Chu's support is a different kind of strong encouragement.

When Yun Ji mustered the courage to express her desire to try a supporting role in a niche art film, her family, while supportive, were concerned about the return on investment.

Upon learning this, Yun Chu succinctly told her private lawyer, "Check the background of the investors in that project, the director's resume, and the availability of funds."

After the evaluation was approved, she directly instructed her assistant to contact the production company: "Ms. Yun's personal cultural foundation is interested in a portion of the film, on the condition that the selection process for the main actors is compliant with regulations and respects artistic creation."

This timely injection of funds quietly secured the key role for Yunji and provided stable production support for the entire project, preventing potential variables.

Yun Chu never appeared on set, but when the film production entered its later stages and faced a shortage of publicity funds, she had someone anonymously sponsor the project to fill the critical gap.

Her advice to Yun Ji was brief: "The play is paramount. Focus on the role and don't worry about other noise. If you encounter any difficulties, have your assistant pass the message to me." This "don't worry about it" was Yun Ji's strongest psychological support in the complex filming environment.

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The dark, one-way bulletproof windows blocked out the dazzling lights outside. Yun Chu sat in the car returning to company headquarters, her fingertips swiping across three reports constantly updating on her tablet screen:

Preliminary clinical test data from Yunxuan's team demonstrates the astonishing accuracy of its core algorithm, marking a significant scientific milestone.

Yun Si's quarterly investment report meticulously recorded the analysis of gains and losses, demonstrating her composure and ability to reflect on lessons learned beyond her years.

The briefing compiled by the secretary mentioned that the art film had received invitations from several film festivals, and Yun Ji's performance had received unexpected praise from film critics.

The neon lights of the bustling city outside the car window were reflected in her deep eyes, flickering and shimmering.

Her cool and aloof face showed no emotion, except when she turned off the screen and leaned back slightly in her chair, a faint ripple, like the calm after the dust had settled, flickered in the depths of her deep eyes.

The mission objective—"to make my sister live a happy life"—has long since exceeded its original boundaries.

With her powerful control and almost rigorous wisdom, Yun Chu wove an invisible net:

She gave Yunxuan the wings of technological entrepreneurship, allowed Yunji to pursue her artistic ideals in an environment free from want, and enabled Yunsi to undergo a transformation through the trials of the real capital market.

She doesn't need cheap praise, nor does she seek gratitude.