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Chapter 420 Little Mu is still the best (5K)

Qin Yixuan felt a lingering fear when she recalled the crazy night.

She couldn't help but send Zeng Wenjie a message during her breaks from work, but she received no reply; it was like a stone sinking into the sea.

Fortunately, after waiting for an hour or two, I received a reply.

She could only console herself that Zeng Wenjie was too busy to check messages, and getting a reply was already a good result.

When someone is getting carried away with a flirtatious relationship, there's no need to try to manipulate them; they'll manipulate themselves.

At this moment, Zeng Wenjie was discussing matters with his senior brother Xue Lu. The meeting place was arranged by Xue Lu, and Zhuang Aimin came over after receiving the reporters from the General Administration.

Zhuang Aimin held a cigarette between his left fingertips; the ash had piled up quite a bit, but he didn't flick it off, listening intently to Zeng Wenjie's words.

Only after Zeng Wenjie finished speaking did he flick his cigarette ash into the ashtray and say, "So, you can guarantee that after this supermarket is established, it will not only solve the employment problem, but also make it a well-known brand in Fengzhou?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Yes, that's why I plan to go to Zhongyuan Province with President Xue to investigate and learn from their advanced management concepts in supermarkets. Although DL Supermarket isn't very famous yet, it has already become a well-regarded supermarket in Zhongyuan Province, possessing many advanced corporate culture concepts and a sustainable and healthy development model..."

Xue Lu said, "Mr. Zhuang, I sincerely want to do something for my hometown."

Zhuang Aimin smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

Xue Lu invested 80 million yuan in Century City. Now that the mall is under closure, he is directly in a loss-making situation and has to pay a penalty for breach of contract. The longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for him.

“Senior brother, you can make a call to Central China Province and ask. DL Supermarket is quite famous there and is the first choice for locals to shop. Moreover, the employees who work there all speak highly of their company,” Zeng Wenjie said. “It would be a good thing for us to go and learn from them, replicate their model, and then come back to run a supermarket.”

Zhuang Aimin nodded and said, "I'll make a call and ask about it. Besides, Century City is such a large piece of land, it's a waste of resources to leave it empty. It would be good for you to use it to open a supermarket."

Zeng Wenjie partnered with Xue Lu. He didn't contribute much money; Xue Lu covered most of the investment and also provided him with the venue.

He can repurchase the shares from Xue Lu annually at market value, as stipulated in the contract.

Xue Lu had no choice but to try anything, even if Zeng Wenjie really wanted to swindle him out of his money, he had no choice but to accept it.

His only hope now rests on Zeng Wenjie's conscience; he only hopes that Zeng won't use this excuse to deceive himself, but will instead genuinely and diligently run a shopping mall so that everyone can make money together.

"Then you and President Xue should work together well. I also look forward to you accomplishing more great things this year," Zhuang Aimin said.

"Thank you, senior brother," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

This matter was indeed very easy. As long as Zhuang Aimin was persuaded and informed of the benefits, it was accomplished effortlessly.

Xue Lu felt a weight lifted off his shoulders. At least, Century City could be taken back, and he wouldn't have to continue suffering losses!

Although Century City involves a lot, Zhuang Aimin is ultimately the one who makes the final decision. Xue Lu is now openly supporting Zeng Wenjie, even investing eight figures, so there seems to be no need to reprimand him anymore.

"The office address for the Fengzhou Business Alliance has been finalized. It's an old, vacant office building, a red brick structure, which is rather unsightly," Zhuang Aimin said to Zeng Wenjie with a smile.

“Mr. Zhuang, as a future member of the Fengzhou Business Alliance, I’ll pay for the renovations! After all, the storefront can’t be too unsightly.” Xue Lu was very sensible and immediately took over the conversation.

Zhuang Aimin said, "How can we do that? After all, this is an alliance organized by the government."

Xue Lu said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just wanted to do my part for my hometown and also help President Zeng with some of the trivial matters."

Zhuang Aimin smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll trouble President Xue to do this favor."

For abandoned old office buildings, the walls can be repainted or the exterior can be tiled, and some of the more dilapidated parts can be removed...

These things don't cost much; at most, a few hundred thousand yuan will suffice.

For Xue Lu, this was a case of getting a lot done with a little money.

Zhuang Aimin said to Zeng Wenjie, "Let's tentatively call it the Fengzhou Business Alliance. If it works well, we'll rename it the Chongshan Business Alliance. You, the young president, really need to put your heart into it!"

Zeng Wenjie said thoughtfully, "Is the main focus on political cooperation or commercial development?"

Zhuang Aimin said, "Of course it's the latter; you should do your best to do it. As for the former, when needed, you can lead the business alliance to step forward and say a few words."

Zeng Wenjie smiled, clasped his hands in a fist and bow, indicating that he understood.

The three chatted for a while longer.

Zhuang Aimin glanced at his watch and said, "I have a meeting to attend, so I won't keep you any longer. I'll be going now. Let's meet again next time."

Zeng Wenjie and Xue Lu hurriedly got up to see them off.

Zhuang Aimin has a new secretary, a man in his thirties who looks refined and cultured, wears black-rimmed glasses, and has an elegant demeanor. He is clearly someone with some connections.

In reality, most people simply cannot be the secretary of someone like Zhuang Aimin; they are not qualified.

As for his predecessor, Ye Yixuan, she has already handed over some of her work and started coordinating with Guzhou County.

Once the official appointment is granted, he will immediately take up his post.

"President Zeng, when are you going to the Central Plains?" Xue Lu asked with a smile.

"Probably in the next day or two. My branch has just opened, and as you know, I need to keep an eye on it. Also, I need to ask my senior brother to help communicate with the officials in Zhongyuan Province and ask them to introduce me to Mr. Yu from DL," Zeng Wenjie said.

Xue Lu nodded and said, "Then Mr. Zeng, please go ahead with your work. Let me know in advance when you're ready to leave so I can prepare your plane ticket."

Zeng Wenjie found it quite pleasant to be around an old hand like Xue Lu. Having spent his whole life navigating the world, Xue Lu was a shrewd and resourceful man who would naturally take care of many things without needing to be asked.

Just now, Zhuang Aimin casually mentioned that the office building was a red brick building, and Xue Lu immediately understood and volunteered to take on the responsibility of renovation.

"Would you like to have dinner with Mr. Zeng?" Xue Lu asked with a smile. "Let's invite Mr. Zheng too. After dinner, we'll have the second round."

Zeng Wenjie, however, had little interest in the second event. He had been to Times Sky once before, but the dozen or so pretty girls there had left him feeling rather bored.

Zheng Shouyun actually quite liked it; he was a wealthy bachelor and enjoyed having fun in different ways every day.

After saying goodbye to Xue Lu, Zeng Wenjie went to the snack shop.

As soon as he arrived, Ye Qiansheng said to him, "That woman came to apologize to us, saying she was begging you to be lenient."

Zeng Wenjie pursed his lips and chuckled, "Looks like they received a lawyer's letter or something?"

Ye Qiansheng said, "It's highly likely. What do you think we should do?"

“To be merciful to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself. Besides, I’ve already handed the matter over to He Jianguo. He’s busy as a bee, so he’ll probably just leave it to his subordinates to handle,” Zeng Wenjie said.

"I also think we can't be lenient. We have to make an example of her and let those plagiarists know how serious the consequences are!" Ye Qiansheng said with a sneer.

Zeng Wenjie offered Ye Qiansheng a cigarette and said, "Brother Ye, are you satisfied with this branch?"

Ye Qiansheng nodded and said, "That's right, not only is the rent waived, but the foot traffic is also huge. In particular, the promotional activities related to 'The Voice of China' have been extremely effective!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'm glad you're satisfied. Don't forget to keep an eye on the renovation of the gold shop next door."

Ye Qiansheng glared at Zeng Wenjie hatefully.

The renovation of a gold shop is much more complicated than that of a snack shop, and the construction period is at least one month. It is considered fast if it is completed within two months.

"I have to go to your jewelry store to smoke a cigarette and rest, don't you dare bastard in front of me!" Ye Qiansheng cursed.

"Brother Ye, you've worked hard. I'll send you two packs of cigarettes and a case of Maotai later!" Zeng Wenjie said with a smile, putting his arm around Ye Qiansheng's shoulder.

Ye Qiansheng may have been a nag, but he really got the work done.

Anyway, when it comes to troublesome things like overseeing renovations, Zeng Wenjie trusts him the most.

“Keep a good record of the daily accounts. We’ll be publishing the monthly financial statements later. Thank you all for your hard work!” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

"Don't worry, boss, we will definitely keep to our posts." Fu Qianzhu replied immediately.

She was Zeng Wenjie's biggest supporter, supporting every decision he made. However, last year, Zeng Wenjie suddenly started a gold shop, which made her worry that this hands-off manager might abandon the snack shop.

But now it seems that won't happen. He keeps his promise and will expand the snack shop this year, making it a big success and opening stores in cities all over the country.

Ye Qiansheng glanced at Zeng Wenjie and asked, "Why announce it to the public?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "If you don't find a media outlet to interview you and announce your sales figures, how can you satisfy the investors who want to invest in you? Also, the University Town store will soon launch activities related to 'The Voice of China'... But don't worry about that for now. I'll have Feng Xiao go there every day after get off work to check the accounts, so that everyone doesn't have to work too hard."

Fu Qianzhu whispered, "Actually, I don't mind being tired."

She is now the store manager of the branch. Zeng Wenjie has delegated a lot of authority to her, and she is in charge of liaising with snack manufacturers.

While chatting with his employees when there weren't many customers in the store, Shi Jing said, "Your family is here!"

Zeng Wenjie turned his head and saw that his family members had indeed arrived.

Mu Qingyang held his grandparents' hands and walked between them, like a little kid...

Zeng Xiangdong and Han Yu lagged behind, chatting and laughing.

Zeng Wenjie went out to greet them and asked, "What brings you here?"

"They wanted to see your new store, so I led the way!" Mu Qingyang said with a smile.

“You’re skipping class today, you traitor?” Zeng Wenjie asked.

"I skipped class today and took my grandparents to the provincial hospital for a comprehensive physical examination!" Mu Qingyang said happily.

Grandma said, "Why bother with a medical check-up? I told you I'm healthy, it's a waste of money."

Grandpa chimed in, "That's right, getting a medical checkup is a waste of money. Don't you know your own body?"

Zeng Wenjie rolled his eyes. This kind of talk was the most foolish, and also the one that most people believed in.

This reminded him of a bodybuilding legend who had pancreatic cancer with a survival rate of only 5%, but the surgery was successful. The doctor said he had to thank his muscles for helping him get through it.

People who do bodybuilding are very familiar with their own bodies. Even the top bodybuilders are unaware that they have a serious illness. When they go to the hospital for a check-up, it is already in the late stage. So where do ordinary people get their mysterious confidence?
However, the older generation is like this; they have experienced too many hard times, so they always want to save money.

However, if their own children or grandchildren have any problems, they insist on taking out their own money to urge them to go to the hospital for a checkup, while they would rather endure a minor illness themselves.

Zeng Wenjie had mentioned taking them for a medical check-up before, but he had never succeeded. It was Xiao Mu who was really good at it!
"Grandpa, you're still being stubborn. The doctor said your liver isn't doing well, and he's prescribed you medicine. You have to take it on time!" Mu Qingyang said somewhat displeased.

"Okay, I understand, Xiao Mu, don't be angry." Grandpa immediately put on a smile and said.

Zeng Xiangdong stepped forward and complained, "You guys are really something! Xiao Mu is taking you to the hospital for a check-up out of kindness, and you're blaming him for wasting money!"

Mu Qingyang nodded repeatedly and said, "94! 94!"

Then, she said to Zeng Xiangdong, "Uncle, I'll take you and Mom for a check-up this weekend."

Zeng Xiangdong was taken aback and said, "I don't think I need to, I'm still young..."

Grandpa just sneered, and Zeng Wenjie helplessly shrugged. Aren't they all the same?

Han Yu said, "You were just criticizing others, but now that you're in that situation, aren't you doing the same thing? If you won't go, I will."

Zeng Xiangdong smiled awkwardly and said, "We must go. We have to accept Xiao Mu's filial piety and kindness."

Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Mu Qingyang came to this family and she was changed, and the family members of this family were also changed.

Zeng Wenjie's employees also came out to greet their elders, and even the foul-mouthed Ye Qiansheng was very polite and honest at this time.

Fu Qianzhu looked at Mu Qingyang with a hint of envy that was hard to detect. She knew a little about Mu Qingyang's family situation and was very envious of how well she had integrated into Zeng Wenjie's large family.

There was no jealousy, because even she felt that a girl like Mu Qingyang deserved such care.

"I took my grandpa and grandma shopping today and bought them some clothes and health supplements," Mu Qingyang said.

"Wait... health supplements?!" Zeng Wenjie exclaimed in horror.

"Are there any problems with fish oil, coenzyme Q10, vitamins, and such?" Mu Qingyang tilted his head and asked.

Zeng Wenjie breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought it was some kind of scam, but it turned out to be a legitimate health product. Oh well, it's fine now.

Little Mu is smart enough not to brag to others about what health supplements she bought and the extra bag of eggs she received.

Mu Qingyang said, "Then, we took them to the provincial hospital for a physical examination. Grandma's indicators were all normal, but Grandpa had a liver problem. The doctor prescribed medicine, and he just needs to take it regularly."

Zeng Wenjie said, "He used to drink a lot, so his liver must not be very good. I've wanted to take him for a checkup for a long time, but he was stubborn. It's all thanks to Xiao Mu that he can easily handle the two elders!"

Mu Qingyang laughed and said, "It's just because they dote on me... I feel a little ashamed for skipping class today. Teacher Ge even called to ask me about it."

Zeng Wenjie felt a pang of guilt. Damn it, Mu Qingyang skipped class to accompany an elderly person for a medical check-up, while he used to skip class to go online, play Photoshop, or use a joystick. Compared to him, he really was a loser!
Grandpa and Grandma went into the snack shop out of curiosity. They couldn't understand why the snack shop could make so much money.

"Looks like you're not only my little tyrant, but also my precious darling," Zeng Wenjie said with a grin, patting Mu Qingyang's head.

"Of course!" Mu Qingyang raised his chin and agreed with great pride.

Zeng Xiangdong smiled at Shi Jing and said, "You've been working for Wenjie, hasn't he treated you badly?"

Shi Jing said, "Of course not, we have a very good relationship!"

Zeng Xiangdong asked, "Why is Hu Guohua unwilling to come?"

Shi Jing said, "He's lazy. All he wants to do all day is go online and chase girls. Anyway, his family isn't short of money."

Zeng Xiangdong nodded and said, "Your dad often talks to me about you, saying you've changed a lot. He's worried that you'll graduate from a bad electrical engineering school and won't be able to find a job."

Then, Zeng Xiangdong went to browse around the gold shop that was under renovation.

The interior design follows the same understated luxury style, and it turns out that this style is indeed quite popular.

Women, in particular, felt that the decor was very sophisticated and gave them the feeling of shopping in a luxury store.

Marlene's understated luxury style has indeed set a trend, and some brand jewelry stores have also begun to reform in this direction, preparing to change their store decoration style.

"Your cousin said you have a very good relationship with the provincial government?" Zeng Xiangdong suddenly asked Zeng Wenjie in a low voice.

"It's alright," Zeng Wenjie said.

"Your uncle wants to advance his career this year and is trying to do so. Do you have any influence with him?" Zeng Xiangdong asked again.

Zeng Wenjie nodded silently. In fact, even without him saying anything, it was mostly a good chance, because the big boss in Shizhu County already knew about him.

Although I was a little annoyed that he didn't offer any advice to his hometown, I still admire his talent.

It wasn't that Zeng Wenjie didn't want to come up with ideas, but he was simply powerless to do so. He racked his brains but couldn't think of any unique features that could make Shizhu County stand out.

"Let's leave work early today and have a meal together," Zeng Xiangdong said to Zeng Wenjie.

He planned to treat everyone to a big meal, which could also be seen as a way to win over people's hearts for his son.

After the meal, Zeng Wenjie took Mu Qingyang and ran away.

Zeng Wenjie considered taking her out of the house for the night, but Mu Qingyang said, "Tomorrow afternoon, the martial arts club from Chongqing University will be coming over for a friendly sparring session with us."

She takes this matter quite seriously.

Because Yao Wei wanted to help Zhu Feiming vent his anger and get some revenge;
Mu Qingyang's idea was simple: beat Yao Wei back and put Zeng Wenjie in charge.

(End of this chapter)