As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store - Chapter 412

Chapter 412: Exposed!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Xiaoxin, how about we go to a bar later?” The fake socialite, with her arm around the youthful-looking girl, suggested.

“Yangyang, I don’t want to go to a bar. I don’t like that kind of place, and I can’t handle much alcohol.”

“It’s okay. Do you think the bars here are like the ones in China? They’re pretty much the same as quiet bars in China, where friends gather to have a drink and chat. We go there often, and today there’s also a carnival on the Champs-Elysees, so we can enjoy it while having a drink!”

The rascal chimed in, trying to persuade her. Soon, the youthful girl hesitated and nodded in agreement to go to the bar with them.

The sophisticated man and the fake socialite exchanged triumphant glances.

The three of them got up and were about to head outside.

“Todd, take two of them and have a nice chat!”

Todd sneered at the command and then got up and went outside.

In no time, Todd was seen leading the three somewhat frightened individuals back.

Upon seeing the situation, Zhou Chao immediately understood that Todd had exposed his cherished possession under his armpit, or else these people wouldn’t be so panicked.

As he looked at the approaching three individuals, Zhou Chao’s gaze lingered briefly on the youthful girl; something about her seemed familiar.

“What’s the matter?” Lin Wu said to the youthful girl.

“I warn you, this is Paris. What are you planning to do? Believe me, 1 can shout for the police right now, and they’ll be here in no time!” The sophisticated man pretended to be calm as he spoke.

“If you want to shout, go ahead. I’m too lazy to make a trip. Let him go and call the police if he wants!” Zhou Chao tossed a phone in front of him.

Seeing this, the sophisticated man immediately shrunk back and didn’t dare to say another word.

As for running away, after seeing the several burly men standing behind them, their armpits already bulging, he had already dismissed that thought.

“Do you have any business with us?” The youthful girl no longer felt so afraid after the initial panic and had regained her composure.

“Are you from Rong City?” Zhou Chao looked at her seriously and asked curiously.

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Huh? How did you know? 1 don’t seem to know you, do I?”

“All that doesn’t matter. Let’s talk about these two rascals next to you!” Zhou Chao chuckled as if he had confirmed something.

The sophisticated man and the fake socialite turned pale at his words. When they locked eyes, they could see fear in each other’s eyes.

“What’s wrong with them?” The youthful girl turned her head to look at the two men who were already in a state of panic, curiosity in her eyes.

Looking at the still innocent youthful girl, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but sigh that her brains seemed to have all grown into her broad heart.

Shaking his head, he took out his phone and opened the recording from earlier in the restroom. Turning up the volume, he handed it to the youthful girl.

The youthful girl glanced at Zhou Chao and then at the two dejected figures behind her. She immediately clicked play on the phone.

Soon, the phone played the recording of the sophisticated man and the fake socialite plotting in the restroom. As the youthful girl listened to the entire conversation, her expression grew even more unpleasant. She stood up angrily, facing the two individuals.

However, her anger, in the eyes of Zhou Chao and his companions, seemed more like a tantrum.

“Yangyang, why would you do this?”

“Hahaha, why? Because you’re rich! You can buy whatever you want, and you leave your designer bags lying around in your room. I envy you so much! I just hate that fate allowed you to be born into such a good life, while I can’t!” The fake socialite erupted into hysteria.

Hearing these words, the youthful girl froze, her mouth opened but unable to find the words. Zhou Chao shook his head as he looked at her.

He waved his hand at Todd and the others, instructing them to take the individuals away. He didn’t want to see these two troublemakers any longer, as it would ruin his good mood.

He trusted Todd to give them a lesson they wouldn’t forget.

Now, the youthful girl was leaning on the table, crying, making Zhou Chao and his companions, all grown men, feel somewhat helpless.

“If you’re going to cry, I’ll have them bring those two back to take you away!” Zhou Chao couldn’t bear it any longer and yelled.

Upon hearing Zhou Chao’s words, the youthful girl stopped crying, but occasional sobs still made Zhou Chao find it somewhat amusing.

“What’s your name?”

“He Xin!” She answered, wiping her tears with a tissue.

“Why are you so trusting of me? Aren’t you afraid I might be a bad person?” Zhou Chao asked with a smile.

“I can tell from your accent that you’re probably from Fog City, as the saying goes, people from Sichuan are all one big family. Plus, with those bodyguards behind you, even if I wanted to run, I couldn’t!”

Indeed, women are fickle. In no time, she had recovered completely. Except for slightly red eyes, there was no sign that she had just been crying.

“Hahaha, compared to your sister, you’re not very bright!”

Zhou Chao’s words left He Xin stunned. She hadn’t expected her savior to know her sister.

“Do you know my sister?”

“Is your sister named He Yan?” Zhou Chao looked at the youthful girl, who resembled He Yan to some extent, and said.

He Xin nodded in astonishment. She looked at Zhou Chao and said, “Yes, my sister is He Yan. How did you know?”

Zhou Chao was now certain that this youthful-looking girl wasn’t dim-witted; she was naturally simple-minded!

Unable to resist an inner quip, Zhou Chao thought, “Thank goodness I am your sister’s friend; otherwise, who knows who you’d wake up next to tomorrow.”

After some consideration, he decided to call He Yan, who was still in Rong City.

“Aren’t you calling my sister to tattle on me?” He Xin pouted, looking displeased.

“Well, it’s better than you being scammed or taken advantage of, isn’t it?”

He Yan soon answered the phone.

“Zhou Chao, what made you call me?” He Yan was also puzzled by Zhou Chao’s call. Their relationship was primarily based on Houting, so they weren’t particularly close.

“Surely there’s a reason for you to call me,” he replied, handing the phone to He Xin. Some things were better left unsaid in front of outsiders.

He Xin looked at the offered phone, wrinkled her nose, and reluctantly took the call.

As He Yan was still waiting for Zhou Chao to continue, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

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“He Xin, why are you with Zhou Chao?” He Yan stood up from the sofa as she spoke.

He Xin looked at Zhou Chao, who was smiling, and made a disapproving sound before taking the phone and walking to the side to talk to He Yan.

“Boss, this girl seems a bit gullible, like she’s easy to deceive,” Lin Wu leaned over to Zhou Chao and whispered.

“You try deceiving her then. If her family comes looking for her later, don’t blame me for not helping you,” Zhou Chao joked.

“Wow, she’s from a wealthy family, so how did she end up in Paris on her own without any staff or guardians?”

“How would I know? But 1 guess there’s a high probability that she had a fight with her family!” Dealing with such a pampered and naive girl was giving them a headache, and it seemed like a good idea to get rid of this burden as soon as possible.

At that moment, Todd walked in alone, wearing a slight smile on his face. If it weren’t for the scar on his face, he would still look quite handsome.

“Is everything taken care of?”

“It’s all sorted out. I believe they’ll have a memorable experience they won’t forget,” Todd grinned widely.

“Good,” Zhou Chao nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, He Xin returned with the phone, her face showing an air of entitlement, as if everyone owed her something.

“Here, talk to my sister!”

She handed the phone to Zhou Chao.

“Hello, He Yan!”

“Zhou Chao, I want to thank you for what happened today. My little sister can be a bit naive, too innocent for her own good. I’ve already sent someone to pick her up. Please keep an eye on her for a bit longer, would you?”

“No problem, it’s just a small matter,” Zhou Chao replied, deciding not to pry into other people’s family affairs. Matters within wealthy families were often complicated, and when it didn’t concern him, he preferred to stay out of it.

After ending the call, He Xin had already seated herself and resumed playing with her phone as if nothing had happened.

“Gurgle, gurgle!” Just as Zhou Chao was about to refill his glass while waiting for the others, a hungry stomach made itself known.

The eyes of Zhou Chao’s group all turned towards He Xin, who was engrossed in her phone. Her face had turned red, and even her ears were blushing.

“What’s wrong? Haven’t you ever seen a pretty girl with a hungry stomach?” He Xin replied confidently, setting her phone aside as if to explain herself.

Little did she know that her words only made Zhou Chao and the others laugh even louder.

In no time, He Xin was pouting again, on the verge of tears.

“Alright, 1’11 take you to eat something delicious, sis,” Zhou Chao said helplessly, shaking his head.

“Really?!” He Xin immediately activated the unique skill of girls – changing her mood in an instant. She suddenly burst into laughter.

“Yes, let’s go!” Zhou Chao got up, and they left the cafe.

The group of four strolled along the banks of the Seine River.

“Big brother, let’s go there to eat!” He Xin pointed to several boats moored on the Seine River bank.

Let’s go!” They walked over.

After a quick look around, they ultimately chose a restaurant named “Marina,” a cruise restaurant with panoramic glass walls that offered unobstructed views of the Seine River and its surroundings.

Once on board, Zhou Chao ordered the dishes. They started with appetizers and fruits, which were quickly served.

He Xin, who had been starving, began to eat right away. Fortunately, the chefs were fast with their service, so she didn’t have to eat alone while Zhou Chao and the others watched.

“All, I’m so full!” He Xin patted her little belly with satisfaction and leaned back in her chair, making her look even more content.

After they had all finished eating, the cruise ship gradually docked. As soon as they disembarked, He Xin received a call from the people coming to pick her up.

After arranging the meeting point, a group of people dressed in black uniforms, led by a man in his sixties, arrived. He appeared to be a butler due to his attire.

“Miss, let’s go back,”

“Oh…” He Xin reluctantly walked over.

“Mr. Zhou, I apologize for the trouble,” the butler walked up to Zhou Chao and bowed deeply.

Zhou Chao quickly helped him up.

“Don’t be like this; we’re all friends.”

The butler didn’t engage in excessive politeness and left with He Xin..