Working at an otherworldly junkyard, making a fortune by collecting trash.

After being reminded by Chen Chen, Shen Wanlin and his son stopped as if waking from a dream.

That's right! There's also beef that Chen Chen specifically asked for tonight!

The taste must be extraordinary, but the fruit on the table in front of me is so tempting that I can't bear to look away.

Shen Jiahao's gaze was fixed on the jasmine-scented lychees in the fruit plate, his head swaying gently as he chewed, with specks of sweet juice still clinging to the corners of his mouth.

"Nephew, if you like it, I'll pack a box for you to take with you when we get back." Chen Chen couldn't help but laugh when he saw how reluctant he was to part with him.

He secretly sighed to himself that Shen Jiahao, his eldest nephew, was just like Li Shaoqing—born into a wealthy family, yet without the slightest arrogance. He was pampered and protected by his family, which fostered such a pure and kind nature in him.

"Really? Thank you, Uncle Chen!" Shen Jiahao's eyes instantly lit up as if they were filled with starlight, and he called out "Uncle" in a clear and crisp voice, more naturally than ever before.

"I ate a bit too much today, sorry you had to see that." Shen Wanlin touched his slightly protruding belly and smiled a little embarrassedly. It was just that the food at Chen Chen's place was so delicious that he couldn't resist eating it every time he came.

"Not at all, Brother Shen, you are all men of strong character, and I like that straightforwardness." Chen Chen waved his hand with a smile.

"Dinner's ready!"

Ji Yunli's voice drifted out from the dining room.

"Brother Shen, Jiahao, let's go eat." Chen Chen said, turning around and walking towards the dining room, while helping Ji Yunli set out the bowls and chopsticks.

"Brother Shen, isn't your driver coming over to eat with us?" Ji Yunli asked casually as she deftly set out the plates.

"No need, we'll just eat." Shen Wanlin shook his head.

His driver was always law-abiding. When he was doing business at the hotel, the driver would go to the lobby to order food himself, and he would reimburse all the expenses.

If he encounters a situation where it is inconvenient to go out, he also keeps bread and dry food in the car, and that meal will be considered a high-value meal allowance. He never mistreats the people around him.

"Please sit down first, I'll go and bring him some food." Ji Yunli didn't ask any more questions. She picked up a large bowl, filled it to the brim with vegetables and rice, and turned to walk out the door.

After she returned with the food, the group sat down around the dining table.

Shen Wanlin's gaze was fixed on the plate of braised beef in the center of the table, and he couldn't look away.

The thick sauce coats the neatly cut cubes of beef, their bright red color enticing. Wisps of steam rise from the ground, and the irresistible aroma of meat wafts straight to the nose, making one's nose tingle.

He couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks, grab a piece, and put it in his mouth. With a gentle bite, the tender meat melted on his tongue, and the delicious juices burst in his mouth. The rich aroma of the sauce lingered on his tongue, but it wasn't greasy at all; it only left a lingering, fresh and fragrant taste.

"This beef..." Shen Wanlin's eyes suddenly lit up, but he was speechless for a moment before finally finding his voice, "This taste is absolutely amazing! I've never eaten beef as delicious as this in my entire life!"

"Dad, you have to try this stir-fried beef with scallions, it's so delicious! And that steamed beef with rice flour is absolutely amazing!" Shen Jiahao said to Shen Wanlin after swallowing the food in his mouth, but his chopsticks pointed precisely to another dish.

The plate of stir-fried beef with scallions was brightly colored, with emerald green scallion segments wrapping around tender slices of beef, and the aroma of being stir-fried in hot oil was so strong that it wafted into one's nose.

Shen Wanlin did as instructed and picked up a piece with his chopsticks. The beef was tender and chewy, and the refreshing taste of the scallions perfectly balanced the savory flavor of the meat. The two flavors intertwined on the tip of his tongue, so delicious that he almost swallowed his tongue.

He then turned to the steamed beef with rice flour. Thin slices of beef were wrapped in delicate rice flour, steamed until soft and flavorful. The rice flour absorbed the savory aroma of the meat juice and carried a faint scent of five-spice powder. It was smooth and fragrant without being dry.

At the end of the meal, Shen Wanlin simply ladled out a bowl of beef offal and radish soup.

The soup contains tender beef offal and beef, along with sweet white radish.

Shen Wanlin took a sip, then suddenly paused, before gulping down another mouthful. In the end, he held the bowl and finished the entire bowl of soup, not even leaving behind the beef, offal, and radish.

"I originally thought that stir-fried and braised beef was the best taste in the world, even better than the Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef I used to buy from Sakura."

"After the cherry blossoms were gone, I thought I'd never taste such good beef again in my life. I never expected that the beef here, Brother Chen, would leave those so-called top-grade cuts in the dust!"

"What's even more amazing is that the stewed beef has a milky aroma, but it's different from the usual milky aroma. It's delicious!"

Shen Wanlin put down his chopsticks and said to Chen Chen with a sigh.

Chen Chen smiled and waved his hand: "Brother Shen, you flatter me. It's just that the beef here is of excellent quality."

Ji Yunli chimed in with a smile, "Brother Shen, Nephew Jiahao, please don't be shy, make yourselves at home and eat more."

After the meal, all the beef dishes on the table were completely devoured. Shen Wanlin and his son were so full that they slumped in their chairs, unable to move. Even their burps were filled with the rich aroma of beef.

"Brother Chen, do you have any oxen left over?" Shen Wanlin's face beamed with joy, his eyes brimming with undisguised anticipation.

"Yes." Chen Chen nodded lightly.

"Well..." Shen Wanlin rubbed his hands together, his smile becoming even more solicitous. Even Shen Jiahao, who was standing to the side, stopped rubbing his stomach and looked at Chen Chen nervously.

"We sell them whole, cleaned, for 800 yuan a pound. One head weighs about 1,000 pounds," Chen Chen said slowly.

This is also why he specially invited the father and son to stay for dinner. Currently, his only major clients are Wu Suowei and Shen Wanlin. Li Shaoqing's side is not a key player, and he has no intention of changing partners. Maintaining good relations with these two companies is the right thing to do.

"Brother Chen Chen, you really treat me like one of your own!" Shen Wanlin leaned forward, his tone urgent yet certain. "This price is no problem! Can I ask how many heads you can spare for me?"

"Ten thousand heads." Chen Chen picked up the water glass on the table and slowly took a sip.

"Really?" Shen Wanlin's eyes instantly lit up like two searchlights, his gaze fixed intently on Chen Chen. His eager look made Chen Chen's back tingle slightly, and he subconsciously moved his body back, creating some distance between them.

"Of course it's true."

"Great! Great!" Shen Wanlin slapped his thigh excitedly, then frowned, his tone tinged with annoyance.

"It's just 10,000 cattle. I don't have anywhere to put them all at once, and if I pay in full, I'm afraid I'll have some cash flow problems."

"To be honest, I've been expanding my shop recently, and I also partnered with Lao Wu and the others to invest in a retirement resort. Most of the money's gone into it." He sighed with a bitter face, looking pleadingly at Chen Chen, "Could you make an exception and let me pick up the goods in batches and pay in installments?"

Shen Wanlin was filled with regret. Who would have thought that he would stumble upon such a huge surprise when he came to deliver a housewarming gift? Unfortunately, he was short of money and almost missed this incredible opportunity!

Chen Chen pondered for a moment, then looked up at him and said in a straightforward tone, "Brother Shen, I consider you one of my own. Just like Brother Wu, you only need to settle accounts once you deliver the goods."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanlin's eyes lit up even more. He cursed Wu Suowei, that old fox, for establishing a close relationship with Chen Chen and becoming his godfather long ago. No wonder he always gave him the first good thing.

"Good, good, good! Brother Chen Chen, you're so loyal!" Shen Wanlin's voice rose a few decibels with excitement as he slapped Shen Jiahao on the shoulder.

The blows made Shen Jiahao grimace and gasp in pain, but he was completely oblivious.

"Today...no, tomorrow! Tomorrow I'll send someone to collect a hundred processed cattle!"

"One hundred at a time?" Chen Chen was slightly surprised.

"Yes! You have no idea how many stores I own now, and how many members I have that I can't even count. It just so happens that we're having an anniversary sale and we're going to have a promotion. The number of stores we need then will be much, much larger than this."

Shen Wanlin was worried that there wouldn't be any fresh gimmicks for this store anniversary celebration, but this has finally solved his urgent problem. It's as if even God is helping him!

"Okay, I'll have someone prepare the goods tomorrow morning, and we'll wait for you to come and pick them up." Chen Chen was quite happy; it was a bit unsettling that there was only spending and no income during the Lunar New Year period.