Chapter 318: Gu Hongsheng’s Fury And Yu Dongdong’s Regret!
After Zhang Chao returned to his biological parents and recognized his ancestors,
his overall changes were quite significant.
Previously, Zhang Chao, along with Jiang Tao, Liu Zhiyuan, and Shan Yufei, were all struggling Beijing Drifters.
Everyone was a worker by destiny.
Even the outfits used to save face when going home for Spring Festival,
cost no more than 2000 yuan for a set.
And they were only worn at home to put on a show.
Upon returning to the Capital City, they were immediately put away, and normal clothes were worn.
Things are different now. Currently, Zhang Chao’s LV belt alone costs four to five thousand.
From his underwear to his outerwear, a complete outfit costs seven to eight thousand or ten thousand yuan, which has become his daily wear.
Moreover, he doesn’t even have to spend his own money on these.
Zhang Chao’s biological mother, Kang Huijun, has taken care of his clothes, shoes, and socks for all seasons.
After all, they were separated for over twenty years, almost thirty years.
Kang Huijun feels immense guilt towards Zhang Chao and always wants to compensate him as much as possible.
It has only been a little over a month since mother and son were reunited.
Kang Huijun bought him a house, bought him a car, and also gave him a profitable and stable foot massage shop.
High-end clothes and shoes are sent to Zhang Chao’s home as if they were free.
Zhang Chao has now become a beloved son spoiled by his biological mother.
Besides his clothing and appearance, the management training during this period and being flattered by everyone at the shop,
his “loser” aura has completely disappeared, and he now possesses a hint of a Dominant CEO’s demeanor.
It can be said that the Zhang Chao standing before everyone now is a completely new Zhang Chao.
In just over a month,
he has completed a magnificent transformation from a poor country boy to a Second Generation Rich Beijing Master!
Under his parents’ arrangements, his household registration has also been moved to the Capital City, making him a bona fide resident.
For Zhang Chao’s dramatic turn of fate, his good buddies Liu Zhiyuan and Shan Yufei could only look on with envy.
They used to drive trucks together and sell fruit at the market together.
Now you’ve become a Second Generation Rich person in a prominent Beijing family?
Who wouldn’t be envious!
This kid Zhang Chao is practically living out a script for a protagonist in a wish-fulfillment novel!
“Branch Manager Ren, this gentleman is the famous Eldest Young Master of Xia Hua Liang Zi from our Capital City.”
“Take good care of his girlfriend, and perhaps Young Master Zhang will also be able to look after you in the future.”
Jiang Tao added, half-seriously and half-jokingly, briefly mentioning Zhang Chao’s status.
As the saying goes, politeness is a two-way street.
At the right time, it is also very necessary to subtly elevate a friend’s status in front of others.
“The Eldest Young Master of Xia Hua Liang Zi? It’s a pleasure to meet you! Our branch also had a period of cooperation with your company before.”
Indeed, when Ren Jianjun heard Jiang Tao’s introduction of Zhang Chao, his attitude immediately became a bit more enthusiastic.
“Is that so? I’m not too familiar with past matters. I’ve only been in charge of the Longze shop in Pingchang District for about a month.”
With Zhang Chao’s current status, he could remain calm and speak eloquently when facing someone like Ren Jianjun.
“It is also a matter of fate to have the opportunity to dine with General Manager Zhang today.”
“Furthermore, General Manager Zhang is Xiao Fang’s boyfriend, which is another layer of fate.”
“General Manager Zhang has good taste, having plucked the most beautiful flower from our branch.”
Ren Jianjun’s words praised both Zhang Chao and Fang Qi. He was indeed a seasoned socialite, his conversational skills were quite high.
Seeing Ren Jianjun being so polite to her boyfriend, Fang Qi felt a sense of secret delight and pride, and she tightened her grip on Zhang Chao’s arm.
At the same time, she was even more grateful for the family affection her brother-in-law had shown in introducing her to this ideal match.
After some pleasantries at the entrance, Ren Jianjun, as the organizer, invited the three of them into the shop.
They took turns ordering food. Jiang Tao and Zhang Chao were not polite with Ren Jianjun and ordered whatever they liked.
There was no need to worry about the price.
In any case, Ren Jianjun could probably get reimbursed for whatever this meal cost.
After ordering, they waited for about ten minutes.
The group chatted and laughed, enjoying a pleasant conversation.
Soon, several waitstaff pushed two food carts into the private room and placed all the ingredients from the carts onto the large round table.
Ren Jianjun also attached great importance to this lunch reception for Jiang Tao and Zhang Chao, using wine bottles costing over 3000 yuan each,
Under Ren Jianjun’s lead, the banquet officially began.
Everyone chatted and laughed, their topics ranging from the heavens to the earth, from current news to finance and wealth management.
During the meal, Zhang Chao and Ren Jianjun also reached some cooperative projects for their enterprises.
For example, opening Xia Hua Liang Zi’s corporate account at their branch and changing their salary cards to the Longze Branch cards.
The Xia Hua Liang Zi store in Pingchang District, which Zhang Chao is currently in charge of, has a monthly revenue of around 5 million.
The monthly salary expenses for the dozens of technicians in the shop also amount to over a million.
There are still many people who enjoy massage and foot washing.
Xia Hua Liang Zi, at this level, can be considered a very capable enterprise for the Longze Branch.
Everyone chatted and laughed freely, expressing their opinions, and the atmosphere at the meal was very harmonious.
……
Unlike the lively and pleasant atmosphere on Jiang Tao’s side,
inside the study of a three-story villa in a villa area of Pingchang District,
Gu Hongsheng’s forehead veins bulged, and he was filled with rage as he looked at the content displayed on his computer screen.
Bang!!!
Gu Hongsheng punched the table, his eyes revealing an incredibly fierce gaze!
“Pang Dongdong Supermarket, Yu Dongdong! Huang Wei! You scoundrels have some nerve!”
“Do you really think I, Gu Hongsheng, have no temper after so many years in business!”
“You dare to harm my daughter, I will never forgive you!”
The computer screen in front of Gu Hongsheng displayed all the evidence that Jiang Tao had asked Jia Guilin to send him, concerning Yu Dongdong and Huang Wei’s plot to attack Supermarket Fa.
From WeChat chat records, to voice call recordings, and transfer records to the family of the mentally ill perpetrator.
This evidence was originally kept by Huang Wei to control Yu Dongdong in the future and continuously extract benefits from him.
With this evidence, Huang Wei could have Yu Dongdong under his thumb, essentially his retirement insurance.
Once Pang Dongdong Supermarket was up and running, he would present this evidence to Yu Dongdong.
At that time, even if he hadn’t invested a penny or held any shares in the supermarket,
Yu Dongdong would have to give him thirty to fifty thousand a month, right?
As for so-called brotherly affection, is that as sweet as thirty to fifty thousand pocket money a month?
When Huang Wei was strategizing for Yu Dongdong, he had no good intentions and only wanted to control Yu Dongdong.
Originally, this plan was also very successful.
After the violent incident that day, Supermarket Fa was still in a state of temporary closure for rectification.
Moreover, even if it reopened, it would lose a significant portion of its customers due to the impact of that incident.
After all, thinking of that day’s violent event, thinking of all the blood spilled in the supermarket that day,
is quite chilling.
If there were other supermarkets nearby with similar quality and prices, people would naturally prefer to go to those that haven’t experienced violent incidents.
It’s like buying a house; no one wants to buy a house where someone has died.
If Gu Yao were to be hacked to death by that lunatic one day, Supermarket Fa could directly declare bankruptcy.
Fortunately, Jiang Tao was present that day and managed to turn the tide, so the worst did not happen.
“Opening in two days? Heh, if your supermarket can open, I, Gu Hongsheng, will change my surname to yours!”
Gu Hongsheng snorted coldly, immediately took out his phone, and started making calls, mobilizing his connections and strength.
……
Hong Fu Yuan Residential Area, Zone F.
Inside Pang Dongdong Supermarket, which was undergoing final preparations for its opening.
“That area is for snacks, put them all over there, over there, hurry up.”
“Slow down with the water tank, don’t go towards the cooked food section, use the aisle by the seasoning section.”
“That elder sister, quickly go clean the shelves, they’re so dirty!”
“Electrician! Where is the electrician? Three out of this row of lights are not working, fix it quickly!”
“What’s going on with the water over there? Why is there water all over the floor! Where is the plumbing master?”
Yu Dongdong paced around the supermarket, calling for people to rectify problems as he saw them.
The supermarket in Xiao Shahe Village will be managed by his parents from now on.
This new one, built with over 7 million yuan, will be managed by him from now on.
For this supermarket, their family’s savings of decades have been invested; if it fails, they will be utterly ruined!
“Cousin Dongdong, how are the preparations coming along?”
Huang Wei entered and saw Yu Dongdong, approaching with a smile to inquire.
“Cousin, you’re here.”
When Yu Dongdong turned around and saw his notoriously lazy cousin, he actually disliked him somewhat.
Every time Huang Wei came to the supermarket, it was like the Japanese invaders entering a village.
He would extort and take things, never leaving empty-handed, treating the supermarket like his own home.
“I was passing by, so I decided to stop by and see. I see the fresh produce section is already stocked?”
“Cousin, my wife wants to eat crab. I hope you don’t mind if I take a few pounds of crab with me when I leave?”
Huang Wei smiled shamelessly, completely unaware of politeness.
“Heh heh, it’s not a problem for your wife to want some crab. I’ll have someone get it for you later and pack it up.”
Yu Dongdong cursed Huang Wei, this “Zhou Bapi,” a hundred times in his heart, but he maintained a smiling expression on his face.
“Heh heh, it’s still my cousin who’s generous! My wife said she’ll introduce you to one of her colleagues in a couple of days. It’s not for naught that your cousin thinks of you so much.”
While speaking, Huang Wei casually took a braised chicken drumstick from a nearby shelf, tore it open, and started eating.
“I didn’t eat enough for lunch, so I’ll eat a chicken drumstick to tide me over. Cousin, how are your preparations going?”
“We’re officially opening in 2 days, and I’m also feeling nervous along with you.”
“Brother has a premonition that opening day will be a huge success!”
Huang Wei stood beside Yu Dongdong, looking at the people busy with the final preparations in the supermarket, a triumphant smile on his face.
“The preparations are almost complete, only some minor finishing touches remain.”
Yu Dongdong was holding back his anger but couldn’t show it, his face showing signs of extreme restraint.
“Mom and Dad are really senile, getting involved with that Huang Wei. Isn’t this like seeking skin from a tiger!”
“Once you get stuck with this shameless leech, how can you easily get rid of them!”
“Sigh! I shouldn’t have listened to them and asked that Huang Wei to do that thing back then.”
The more Yu Dongdong thought about it, the more he felt that the plan against Supermarket Fa was dishonorable and not straightforward.
Furthermore, Huang Wei’s intensified exploitation and extortion since arriving at the supermarket these past two days had also angered him greatly.
However, since his family’s secret was in the hands of this shameless cousin, he could only accept the loss and consider it bad luck!
As long as the supermarket opens successfully and establishes a foothold in this community,
it won’t be difficult to earn one to two million a month.
The items Huang Wei takes from the supermarket each time won’t seem like much then.
“Cousin, Supermarket Fa probably won’t be able to open for another ten days to half a month. You must seize this opportunity well and strike while the iron is hot!”
Huang Wei leaned close to Yu Dongdong’s ear and whispered, his eyes full of triumphant pride.
“Cousin, don’t mention this matter again in the future. We should also be mindful of our surroundings when we speak.”
Yu Dongdong’s gaze swept over a worker who passed by them and then looked at Huang Wei with displeasure.
“Brother understands, brother understands. I won’t mention it again, won’t mention it again.”
Huang Wei patted Yu Dongdong’s shoulder, giving him a knowing look.
“Cousin, I have one more thing I’d like to ask of you.”
Huang Wei suddenly looked at Yu Dongdong with a troubled expression and said:
“Your nephew is about to take the college entrance examination, and my wife wants to find some famous teachers to give him some intensive tutoring. Brother is a bit short on funds recently, you see…”
While speaking, Huang Wei made a few finger-rubbing gestures towards Yu Dongdong, the implication being obvious.
This was a request for money!
Yu Dongdong took a deep breath, trying his best to maintain a calm expression, and said:
“Your eldest nephew’s college entrance exam is a major event in his life. It’s only right that you and sister-in-law are taking it seriously.”
“It’s more important for my nephew to get into a good university than anything else.”
“How much is the tutoring fee? I, as his uncle, will pay for it.”
“That’s straightforward! You truly are my brother!”
After hearing Yu Dongdong’s words, Huang Wei reached out and put his arm around his shoulder, displaying a show of brotherly affection.
“Your sister-in-law said that teacher is very skilled. Last year, the students who took lessons with her improved by an average of over 30 points.”
“Tutoring one subject is 25,000 yuan. For all subjects, we can give a discounted price of 100,000 yuan.”
“My wife and I were thinking of having your nephew get tutored in all subjects.”
“An extra point scored can weed out hundreds of people!”
“This is the final push, we have to spend whatever it takes!”
“……”
Listening to his cousin’s words, Yu Dongdong felt like cursing.
A tutoring fee of 100,000 yuan!
You scoundrel, you say it so easily, as if it’s not your own money!
Yu Dongdong was also very clear that this “loan” to his cousin for the tutoring fee might never be repaid.
But…
Thinking about the deed he and his cousin had done,
he had to grit his teeth and pay this tutoring fee.
“Cousin, as you can see, my supermarket hasn’t even opened yet, and there are expenses everywhere.”
“For this supermarket, our family has sold everything we own, putting all our savings into it.”
“I’m also very tight on funds lately. I’ll have to borrow this 100,000 yuan from friends.”
Although Yu Dongdong still had money, he didn’t want to give it up so readily and planned to stall Huang Wei for a few days.
