As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store - Chapter 784
Chapter 784: You’re a Thief! (2)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Oh, really? Did I make them bigger?” Zhou Chao’s gaze lingered suggestively on Jiang Li’s upper body.
Anyone unaware might think he was a sleazy rascal!
“Just huge!” Jiang Li exclaimed, emphasizing her ample bosom!
Thankfully, Jiang Li’s petite frame was concealed by her thick clothing. Otherwise, Zhou Chao might have been tempted to feel just how soft those hills were.
Just after finishing lunch, Lin Wu informed them that the plane was ready and they could depart at any time.
Without wasting any time at home, the three of them, after informing Aunt Kuang, headed straight to the airport.
Upon arrival at the airport, everything was smooth sailing as usual.
Without much waiting, Zhou Chao’s private jet took off from Jingdu Airport bound for Modu.
When they landed in Modu, it was precisely three o’clock in the afternoon.
As soon as they disembarked, they spotted three Rolls-Royces parked on the tarmac, each with two men in suits standing beside them.
Seeing Zhou Chao and his companions descend from the plane, a seemingly leading man strode up to them.
“Good day, boss. I’m Mr. Ling’s driver, Xiao Chen. He specifically arranged for me to pick you up!” Xiao Chen bowed respectfully, not daring to let out a breath.
He had only heard about his employer’s wealth and influence. Although he had always been by Mr. Ling’s side, he had never seen Zhou Chao in person.
When Mr. Ling handed him this assignment earlier in the morning, he was shocked for quite a while.
Zhou Chao gave Xiao Chen a once-over and felt that he seemed like a genuine person.
“Yes, is Mr. Ling at the company headquarters?”
Upon hearing Zhou Chao’s question, Xiao Chen quickly raised his head and said, “Mr. Ling is at the headquarters. There’s an important meeting this afternoon, and he’s currently in session!”
Zhou Chao nodded in response. Then, he turned to Jiang Li beside him and said, “Ah Li, you go home first and wait for me. I’ll go to headquarters!”
“Okay, go ahead and take care of your business!” Jiang Li understood that Zhou Chao had important matters to attend to.
“Lin Wu, you don’t have to come to headquarters with me later. You take Ah Li home.”
Lin Wu hesitated for a moment, then quickly agreed, “Sure, boss!”
Xiao Chen, who was nearby, immediately gestured to one of the drivers of the cars.
Seeing Xiao Chen’s adeptness, Zhou Chao nodded silently.
Then, the group each got into their respective cars and slowly left the airport, under the watchful eyes of the airport staff.
During the journey, Xiao Chen occasionally glanced at Zhou Chao through the rearview mirror.
“Boss, how did you manage to build such a large company at such a young age? Could it be the rumored red…?”
Before he could finish his muttering, Zhou Chao’s voice rang out.
“You’ve been stealing glances at me the whole way, haven’t you? Do you have a lot of doubts?”
Xiao Chen, looking at his boss through the rearview mirror, felt nervous at the playful look in his eyes.
“B-Boss, my colleagues at the company have always said you were young, but I never imagined you were this young. So, I was curious.”
After all, as Mr. Ling’s driver, he still had some psychological resilience. He quickly calmed himself down.
Zhou Chao still had a faint smile on his face as he continued to gaze out the window.
Just as Xiao Chen heaved a sigh of relief, thinking he had narrowly escaped, Zhou Chao’s voice sounded again: “How long have you been with Dragonfly Group?”
“Boss, it’s been almost half a year!”
Seemingly afraid that Zhou Chao might misunderstand him for using connections, Xiao Chen quickly explained, “I used to be Mr. Ling’s driver. But later, when Mr. Ling got into that trouble, I left the previous company with him. After that, I went back to my hometown and tried to run a small business. Unfortunately, I wasn’t cut out for it, and the business folded in less than a year.”
“Later, Mr. Ling somehow found out about my situation and asked me to continue driving for him.”
Zhou Chao nodded thoughtfully at this point. He didn’t press further. He knew Mr. Ling’s judgment was impeccable, and there was no way Xiao Chen would be doing anything shady behind his back.
Seeing his boss remain silent, Xiao Chen also stopped his earlier curious glances and focused on driving.
They soon arrived at the group headquarters, which was vastly different from their first visit.
Just the increase in foot traffic and the addition of various shops and eateries indicated that the entire commercial area had been revitalized.
After carefully surveying the surroundings from the square for a moment, Zhou Chao nodded in satisfaction.
“It seems Mr. Ling has indeed put in a lot of effort. This place already has the potential to become a bustling area in this region.”
Hearing Zhou Chao’s praise, Xiao Chen smiled with satisfaction.
It was a sense of accomplishment to earn recognition from the boss, as if he had been praised by the boss himself.
“Let’s go!”
Zhou Chao hadn’t properly inspected his own headquarters building yet. Apart from a hurried visit once before, the only other time he had been here was during the unveiling of the foundation, which was quite different from now.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen quickly led Zhou Chao towards the headquarters building.
As they entered the entrance, they saw a man in security attire approaching them.
“Hey, isn’t this Brother Chen? Out on business again? Remember the favor I asked you last time? Keep it in mind!” The man took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Chen, completely oblivious to Zhou Chao, who was following behind Xiao Chen, observing the two of them.
