Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

After having dinner with Zhao Haiting, it was almost 11 o'clock when I got home.

Chu Yu sighed inwardly. It had been a long time since he had met a man as gossipy as him. How could someone be so curious?

Upon entering, he saw Lin Zhenghong and Zhao Ruoying dressed in pajamas, chatting idly in the living room, clearly waiting for him.

"Dad, Mom, why aren't you resting so late?"

Zhao Ruoying got up to greet her, "You're back. Your dad and I aren't sleepy, so we waited for you."

"I can tell from the smell on you that you've been drinking a lot. You can't drink like this when you're young, it's bad for your health. Come sit here and have some soup to help with the hangover and soothe your stomach." Zhao Ruoying said as she pulled Chu Yu to sit on the sofa, looking at him with concern.

Just then, the housekeeper brought in some hangover soup. Chu Yu took it and said, "Thank you, Aunt Wang."

"Young Master, you're too kind."

Zhao Ruoying said, "Aunt Wang, go and rest."

"Yes, madam."

Lin Zhenghong glanced at Zhao Ruoying, who was watching her son drink soup, and said, "Your mother is worried about you and insists on waiting for you to come back before going to sleep. If you ask me, what's there to worry about when two grown men go out drinking? Your mother just loves to fuss."

"Now that our son is back, can we go back to sleep? I have a morning meeting tomorrow."

Zhao Ruoying rolled her eyes at him, "I've never seen you sleep this much before."

"What I'm trying to say is that he's a grown man, and we as parents shouldn't restrict him too much."

Chu Yu didn't really crave the "warm" scene of his parents waiting for him when he came home late; he was just being obedient because he didn't want to upset Zhao Ruoying.

Zhao Ruoying's eyebrows were practically standing on end, so Chu Yu had no choice but to speak up, "Mom, the soup is delicious. I know you two care about me, but if this happens again, don't wait for me. Staying up late isn't good for your health, and besides, I'm a grown man. I can protect and take care of myself."

Since her son had said that, Zhao Ruoying naturally wouldn't say anything more. She just urged him to drink the soup, saying, "Mom knows. Drink some more. Drinking this will prevent you from having a headache when you wake up tomorrow."

Seeing that his son's words were more effective than eight of his own, Lin Zhenghong could only sigh helplessly.

Looking at his handsome youngest son, and thinking about the factory and hamburger shop he's been running so well lately, he felt very gratified.

"Third brother, I heard your shop is doing very well, packed every day. Do you have any plans for the next step? Opening a branch? Franchising?"

His next plan wasn't exactly a secret, so Chu Yu just said it directly: "My next plan is to open fifteen branches in Beijing, and then gradually expand outwards. I'll open up franchising once I've established my own supply chain."

"Well, as long as you have your own plans." As Chu Yu's father, Lin Zhenghong had naturally tried Burger King's products, and he was actually very optimistic about the brand's prospects.

Seeing that Chu Yu didn't intend to make quick money, but had a long-term plan to create a well-known brand with nationwide chains, he didn't say anything more.

He added, "If you want to grow bigger and stronger, you'll need a lot of capital investment. Remember to ask if you need anything, don't try to support yourself."

Although they hadn't spent much time together, Lin Zhenghong could tell that his youngest son was someone who liked to rely on himself.

In fact, Lin Zhenghong was both right and wrong. Chu Yu was used to relying on himself, but he never believed that success could only be achieved by himself. He would also use shortcuts and help if they were available.

He didn't ask Lin Zhenghong for help because he felt he didn't need Lin's help at all.

Moreover, the initial funding and the startup team were all provided by Lin Zhenghong. He's not some naive twenty-year-old who hasn't experienced any hardships; he doesn't need to rely on his parents for everything, does he?

Zhao Ruoying chimed in, "Yes, there's nothing to be embarrassed about talking to your parents. They both support your career."

"No need, Mom and Dad. The company has already applied for a loan from the bank, and the approval has basically been granted."

Zhao Ruoying said, "If my family has money, why would I need to take out a loan from the bank?"

Chu Yu patiently explained, "When the company invests and expands in the future, I can't ask my family for money every time. Besides, taking out a loan is a normal business practice, and it's also beneficial for building the company's reputation in the industry."

Zhao Ruoying understood this principle, but she felt that her son was not close to them and was embarrassed to ask them for money, which made her feel bad.

Zhao Ruoying wanted to say something more, but Lin Zhenghong interrupted her, "Third brother is right, the child knows what he's doing, so don't say anything more. Let's go back to sleep and let him get some rest."

After saying that, Lin Zhenghong got up and tugged at Zhao Ruoying's arm. Zhao Ruoying wanted to say something, but in the end she swallowed it back and only said, "Xiaobao, you should go to sleep early. You're so busy every day. If you don't get more sleep, your body won't be able to take it."

"Okay, I understand. Goodnight, Mom and Dad."

……

That day, Chu Yu was reviewing documents in his office when there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Looking up, I saw Lin Chuan enter. To be honest, Lin Chuan is a really good subordinate.

Capable and responsible, he was able to complete all the tasks assigned to him by Chu Yu with excellence, and he also considered the company's needs in many matters beyond his job duties.

"President Chu."

"Sit down. Is there something you need?"

"Let me report to you on the progress of the preparations for the opening of the fifteen branches in Beijing."

"Okay, what would you like to drink?"

"Mr. Chu, thank you, but I'm not thirsty."

"Don't stand on ceremony with me. Coffee? I remember before we rented this factory, you always ordered coffee," Chu Yu said with a smile.

Lin Chuan recalled their meeting at the coffee shop and couldn't help but smile. "Yes, coffee."

Then he quickly added, "Black coffee."

"Understood." Chu Yu dialed the internal line. "One black coffee and one green tea."

Then he said, "Let's begin."

"Yes, Mr. Chu." Lin Chuan's expression also became serious. "Currently, the preliminary site selection for the branches in all fifteen districts has been completed, and we are negotiating prices. We expect to select the best one and sign a contract within this week."

"The budget reports for the opening and initial operation of the branch, prepared by the finance department, are undergoing final review and adjustments and are expected to be completed this week."

"The design work for marketing promotional materials has begun, including posters, flyers, and social media promotional materials. The first batch is expected to be completed this month."

....

"The Human Resources Department expects to identify store manager candidates for each branch within ten days for your final interview. If a final candidate is selected, the first round of centralized training for store managers and core staff will be organized at the end of this month. If no final candidate is selected, the recruitment process will be postponed according to the Human Resources Department's re-recruitment schedule."

Chu Yu nodded slightly after hearing this and said, "Everything is proceeding normally according to plan. We need to ensure that these fifteen stores can open normally after the Spring Festival. Also, after the branch store managers are confirmed, let them participate in the store preparation work throughout the process, since the stores will be handed over to them to manage in the future."

"Yes, President Chu, I will keep a close eye on every step and ensure that everything proceeds according to the timeline without any delays," Lin Chuan assured him.

Chu Yu got up and came to Lin Chuan's side, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Brother Chuan, choosing you as my special assistant was definitely the best decision I ever made. You've worked hard these past few days. When it's just the two of us, you don't need to be so polite."

Lin Chuan replied earnestly, "President Chu, please don't say that. I was just doing what I was supposed to do. On the contrary, I should thank you for valuing me so much. Although we are relatives, business is business and personal is personal. We still need to use the proper titles and etiquette in the company. Otherwise, other colleagues will hear it and follow suit, which will make it difficult to manage them later."

Lin Chuan was telling the truth. His family and Chu Yu's family were only distant relatives. Before, at Shenghong Group, he didn't want to choose between the eldest princess and the eldest son, so he didn't get any promotion. However, no one would be so blind as to suppress him.

However, he considered himself a top student from a prestigious university, and he harbored the ambition to make a name for himself, which coincided with Chu Yu's selection of personnel.

During the conversation, he found that Chu Yu was very farsighted, and his manner of speaking gave Lin Chuan a strange feeling that he would succeed.

As it turned out, he was right. In less than six months, they had a factory that was operating normally and a store with a monthly turnover of over four million. Moreover, they planned to open fifteen more stores like this in two or three months.

Not to mention the future, when they plan to open Burger King stores all over China, establish a complete supply chain, open factories specializing in the production of seasonings, and so on...

Moreover, Chu Yu appreciated and trusted him greatly. In addition to his salary and benefits, he was given 1% of the company's shares as dividends, and he could participate in profit sharing at the end of the year. However, he would not participate in major company decisions, and his shares would automatically expire upon his resignation.

Don't underestimate 1%. Lin Chuan believes that his company will definitely grow into a giant in the food industry in the future, and at that time, this 1% will represent endless wealth.

What Chu Yu admired most about Lin Chuan was that he knew his place. He chuckled and patted Lin Chuan's shoulder again, "I understand your heart. Do a good job, and I will definitely not treat you unfairly. Go and get busy."

"President Chu, I trust you and the company. I'll head out now."

"Okay, go ahead."