I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

"Do you know who I am? Do you still want to be a traffic cop?!" Chen Yifeng shouted in pain.

"I don't care who you are! I never wanted to be a traffic cop in the first place, and I've only been in this position for a few days and I've already run into someone like you. You better behave yourself. If this were my old job, I would have handcuffed you and taken you back to the station long ago..." the young traffic cop shouted as he exerted force.

"I'm going to find your manager! I'll make sure you lose your job!"

"casual."

A few hours later, Chen Xi was driving home.

In his past life, he loved listening to the radio, whether he was driving or before going to bed, he would always listen for a while.

"This is Xinlu Public Channel - 'First Time' program. Now we're going to take the next call from a citizen..." The host's clear and sweet voice came from the car stereo.

"Hello, is this 'First Time'? I want to file a complaint about a serious case of police brutality..." Suddenly, an angry man's voice came from the radio.

Hearing that somewhat familiar voice, Chen Xi was filled with questions.

He deliberately pulled over to the side of the road and listened carefully, afraid that he might have misheard.

After listening for a while, he was very certain.

The person complaining on the radio was Chen Yifeng.

"Ha, that's really interesting." Chen Xi couldn't help but laugh out loud. As soon as Chen Yifeng hung up the phone, he immediately dialed back.

“I just listened to the radio, and that person on the radio looked like you…” he asked bluntly.

"Haha, I did run into some trouble today. But it's okay, I've already called Wu Wanrong. I definitely won't let this go." Chen Yifeng on the other end of the phone was completely different from his angry self, and instead said with a smile.

He didn't want to lose face in front of his son.

(This happened 16 years ago, I forgot which year, but I suddenly remembered and added it in. I think it was when I was listening to the radio in the car on my way back to China, and I was so amused. In the end, that junior traffic cop went to apologize to him with his supervisor...)
Huade Technology.

Shortly after graduating, Chen Zhou was assigned to work in a factory.

This news greatly pleased his father, Chen Mingli.

In his view, Chen Xi would definitely take over the company in the future, and Chen Zhou was Chen Xi's younger brother, so his treatment would naturally be good.

But Chen Zhou himself didn't think so.

He felt that his father was useless since he was a child, and always regarded his second uncle Chen Yifeng as his role model.

Like most young people, he was not content with working a regular job and always dreamed of becoming his own boss after graduation.

Chen Zhou, who was seething with anger, had been very unhappy working at the factory lately.

He, an accounting major, was assigned to work as a factory worker.

His towering height of over 1.9 meters became the focus of the workers' discussions, and the Zhang brothers, Zhang Yan and Zhang Tao, naturally didn't hold back their gossip.

"Look at his height, he doesn't go play basketball, but comes to the factory to tighten screws instead, it's really funny." Zhang Tao took a big gulp of water and sneered.

“The Chen family finally all left the factory, and now another one has come. I don’t think it’s a good thing.” Zhang Yan stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"I think that kid always has a long face, so he probably didn't come here voluntarily."

"A few days ago, I deliberately assigned him some difficult tasks, hoping to force him to quit. Guess what this big guy said? He wouldn't do it. It really angered me, making me lose face in front of so many people!" Zhang Yan pouted, looking displeased.

"Hmph, disobeying orders means you have to be taught a lesson. Brother, watch how I get revenge for you." Zhang Tao put down his water bottle and walked straight towards Chen Zhou.

At that moment, Chen Zhou was comparing the precision of the parts in front of the instrument when suddenly someone slammed their hand on the table next to him, startling him so much that the parts in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

"What are you doing?" Chen Zhou turned his head and glared at the culprit.

"Are you even capable of doing this? Do you even know what work efficiency is? In the time it takes you to inspect one part, others have already finished several! What are you staring at while holding a part? Are your eyes bad or your hands not working properly?" Zhang Tao deliberately raised his voice, wanting to embarrass Chen Zhou in front of everyone.

He believed that Chen Zhou represented Chen Mingli's family, and that as long as Chen Zhou was dealt with, the Chen family's prestige in the factory could be weakened.

"What's it to you? I can go fast or slow as I please. If you think it's too slow, do it yourself." Chen Zhou picked up a part from the ground and slapped it directly onto the other person's chest.

The immense force pushed Zhang Tao back two steps.

"Damn it, you dare to lay a hand on me? Do you even know who's in charge?" Zhang Tao roared, his face turning red.

"Leader? You're nothing! Your position isn't even as high as my dad's. This factory belongs to my second uncle, who the hell do you think you are? Go cool off somewhere else!" Chen Zhou sneered, arms crossed.

In his eyes, his father, Chen Mingli, was at least called a "big boss," while this man in front of him was not even as good as his father. If it weren't for his kinship with Zhang Xuan, he probably wouldn't even be able to become an ordinary worker.

"You motherfucker...you motherfucker..." Zhang Tao was so angry that he was incoherent. He glanced at the workers around him and saw them whispering among themselves. He was even more embarrassed.

"Who are you cursing with such foul language? If you say it again, do you believe I'll beat you up?" Chen Zhou took a step closer, and the nearly 20-centimeter height difference made Zhang Tao look like a child in front of him.

“This is a company, not a school! You dare to touch me? You son of a bitch… you son of a bitch…” To save face, Zhang Tao kept poking Chen Zhou’s chest with his finger.

He was certain that the recent graduate wouldn't actually do anything; he was just making a few threats to scare people.

"Fuck you!"

"boom!"

Chen Zhou was furious. Before the other party could finish cursing, he punched Zhang Tao hard in the stomach.

The immense force instantly bent Zhang Tao into a shrimp-like shape, causing him to kneel on the ground.

"Chen Zhou! How dare you hit someone!" Seeing his younger brother kneeling on the ground after being beaten, Zhang Yan grabbed a wrench from the table and rushed over.

"I've been wanting to get back at you for a long time! Were you deliberately messing with me the other day?" Chen Zhou, who didn't want to stay in the factory anyway, stepped forward and delivered a powerful front kick when he saw the other party pull out a weapon.

The kick landed squarely on Zhang Yan's chest, sending him flying two meters away.

"I f***ing...I f***ing..." Seeing his brother fall down just like him, Zhang Tao clutched his stomach and knelt on the ground, struggling to get up, but he couldn't muster any strength at all.

None of the surrounding workers stepped forward to help.

Everyone had long been fed up with the bullying by the Zhang brothers. Who in the workshop hadn't been harassed by them?

When someone stood up for them, and it was a member of the Chen family, many people secretly cheered.

"What happened?" Just then, Chen Caiyue happened to pass by and saw the two people lying on the ground. Her face immediately darkened.

"Uncle Chen, these two are always giving me trouble. Just now, they not only cursed at me, but also tried to hit me with a wrench. They're bullying me too much." Chen Zhou, who didn't want to work at the factory in the first place, told the whole story.

"How can you hit someone? The factory's output has dropped drastically. If you have nothing to do, get back to work! What are you all standing around watching for!" Chen Caiyue casually criticized them before turning to the onlookers and shouting.

At the general manager's command, the workers quickly dispersed and returned to their posts.

"Chen Caiyue, is that all you're going to do? You're basically covering for him..." Zhang Tao struggled to his feet and vented his anger on Chen Caiyue.

"What's all this fuss about now?" At this moment, Chen Yifeng walked over with a frown.

"Chairman Chen, you have to stand up for us! Chen Zhou disobeyed orders and even hit people!" Zhang Tao rushed to complain as if he had grasped a lifeline.

"You can't be happy unless you cause trouble, can you? If you're not dead, get back to production! You're the reason our orders are being delayed! How old are you? Why are you arguing with a child?"

Having just argued with Zhang Xuan, Chen Yifeng naturally didn't give the Zhang family a friendly look. He coldly tossed out a sentence and turned to leave.

Holy crap... we're just going to let it go like that??
Zhang Tao stood there, stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

"Uncle Chen... I really don't want to do this anymore." Chen Zhou walked to Chen Caiyue's side and complained in a low voice.

"Oh dear, you young people are so ambitious. Jobs aren't easy to find these days. You didn't graduate from a prestigious university, so just stay at Huade and work hard. Just now... you did a good job. I've been wanting to get back to work for a while now. Alright, get back to work!" Chen Caiyue patted Chen Zhou on the shoulder, suppressing a laugh as she whispered a few words.

An hour later, in the chairman's office.

"Oh dear, business is tough these days. Son, you're all grown up now. The company will be yours sooner or later. Have you considered working at Huade?" Chen Yifeng asked with a smile as he sipped his tea.

Looking at his father, whose attitude was completely different from usual, Chen Xi smiled and said, "Huade is currently managed by Chen Caiyue. What position would I be here for? Are you going to replace him, or simply hand over the chairmanship to me?"

"If you want to come, you can start as the vice president, get used to it, and then take over Chen Caiyue's position. In the end, my position will naturally be yours," Chen Yifeng said slowly, blowing on the tea leaves.

"Hey, with so many companies under my management now, wouldn't it be crazy to come here as a vice president?" Chen Xi couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't be so impatient at such a young age. If I directly appoint you as general manager and chairman, will your subordinates respect you? How many of the older employees in the company truly acknowledge your authority?"

“I just went to the workshop. I heard that Chen Zhou beat up those two Zhang brothers, and the workers all felt pretty relieved. Sometimes, winning people's respect isn't just about seniority; the key is to use the right methods.” Chen Xi put down his teacup.

"The company isn't doing too well right now. Deutsche Bank is starting to put pressure on us, saying they'll switch partners if Huade doesn't perform well. Although your mother's side has taken away a lot of my business, ultimately, Xinde's brand influence isn't as good as Huade's. To reach Huade's level, Xinde will need at least several decades of development. Right now, Huade's production capacity and orders are decreasing, but its brand awareness remains, and many old customers only recognize the Huade brand. I think it would be better if Huade authorized Xinde to share orders, and Xinde could sell equipment under the Huade brand. Of course, Xinde would have to pay Huade a portion of its profits every year..."

This tactic is exactly the same as Chen Caiyue's in the previous life. On the surface, Hua De seems to have gained the upper hand, but that is not the case.

Operating under this model, Xinde could easily hollow out Huade with a few tricks.

But this is not what Chen Xi wants. He absolutely cannot turn Huade into an empty shell like Chen Caiyue did.

"Oh dear old man, if we do it this way, won't Xinde be working for Huade for nothing?" Chen Xi said, rubbing his nose.

"How can you say that? Huade is contributing the brand. Even if Xinde doesn't cooperate, there are plenty of people eager to acquire it."

"Then why don't you look for someone else? Let me guess, you're probably afraid that Huade can't control outsiders. You think that if you cooperate with me, I won't ruin the company I've watched grow up. And when you get old, you can leave the shares to your two little ones, right?"

"What little thing? Those are your younger brother and sister! They are my children. What's wrong with me leaving some for them?" Chen Yifeng suddenly flew into a rage after his secret was exposed.

Just like in his previous life, he would immediately get angry if Chen Xi spoke rudely to the two children.

"Then let me make this clear first. Hua De, and your other businesses, not a single penny can be left to those two kids. These were all built up with the funding of my mother and my grandmother. Zhang Xuan and the others have no right to take any of it," Chen Xi said coldly.

“You’re all grown up now. As the older brother and the eldest son of the Chen family, can’t you be more open-minded? You need to learn to be tolerant and accepting of your family members in order to achieve success in business.”

"You have no right to judge me. You even betray your own family, and you dare to criticize me? If those two really get the shares, I wouldn't mind ruining Huade. You know my temper; if I can't have it, no one can take it away from me." Chen Xi crossed his arms, his tone firm.

"How dare you speak to your father like that...%#￥!"

After exchanging only a few words, the two started arguing again in the office.

Inside Zhang Yan's office.

“Xuanxuan, your brother got beaten up! Chen Yifeng just asked a question casually and then tried to smooth things over. Does he even respect me, his brother-in-law?” Zhang Yan poured out the whole story into his phone.

"Stop complaining! I just had a fight with him today! Go check if his financial company is having business problems!" Zhang Xuan shouted even louder than him on the other end of the phone.

"What do you mean? Chen Yifeng is having an affair? Why did you argue with him? And what's with investigating his company?" Zhang Yan was completely bewildered.

"Don't ask so many questions, just do what I tell you to do!" Zhang Xuan said fiercely, looking at the stack of property ownership certificates in her hand.

At the same time, China Grain Group also launched new initiatives.

The group's core edible oil brand, "Fulinmen," has launched multiple product lines, ranging from corn oil to blended oil, with prices even lower than those of Huahetong's oil products.

Hualiang's products are already available in major supermarkets across the country. When people see that well-known brands are lowering their prices, they rush to buy them, leaving Huahetong's products neglected.

In addition to cooking oil, Hualiang has also launched a comprehensive crackdown on agricultural product companies such as rice and flour that cooperate with Huahetong.

Dealing with Huahetong is essentially waging war against the supply and marketing cooperative system.

Fan Hongyuan was furious about this.

If you want to fight, then fight. The supply and marketing cooperatives are not pushovers.

Fan Hongyuan called his secretary, and after quickly arranging the relevant work, he dialed Chen Xi's number.

Although the dispute was initiated by China Grain Group, it would be very bad for the two companies to openly confront each other.

Therefore, he decided to switch his support to China Grain's competitor, Luhua Group.

Most people are familiar with Lu Hua.

As a well-known domestic brand, their advertisements frequently appear on television: "Didi Luhua, health for every family, happiness for the whole family..."

Lu Hua and Hualiang were partners in their early years, but later gradually became competitors.

In fact, most grain processing enterprises in China have close ties with the supply and marketing cooperative system.

In its early stages of development, Luhua established close cooperation with local supply and marketing cooperatives, which provided important support in areas such as raw material procurement and sales channels.

In addition, the supply and marketing cooperative holds shares in numerous companies, including Lu Hua, though her shareholding is not large. (End of Chapter)