Chapter 43

After switching to a BMW, Chen Yang found himself entering a new world again.

He went to the market to inspect goods, ordering the shelves and containers needed for the supermarket. As soon as the car stopped, a crowd of salespeople swarmed over, enthusiastically promoting their products. This was a treatment he had never experienced when driving a Jetta.

When discussing cooperation, every merchant was courteous, serving tea and water, patiently introducing their products to Chen Yang.

Of course, their prices were also inflated, clearly treating Chen Yang as a gullible mark to fleece.

After a morning passed, only a few households managed to reach cooperation.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and decided to change his approach. He kept the salespeople's business cards, returned to the car, and called them one by one, promising a five percent rebate, finally managing to get their true bottom price.

Having a bottom price, the subsequent negotiations went much more smoothly. After comparing data, Chen Yang ultimately chose the four suppliers offering the best cost-performance ratio.

When he was about to leave, Chen Yang called the salespeople who hadn't reached cooperation to outside the market and gave each fifty yuan as compensation.

Quite unexpectedly, a few good-looking female salespeople actually refused the compensation, hoping to have a deeper private conversation with Chen Yang.

Chen Yang hadn't yet resolved Liu Qingqing's issue; how could he dare to look for new trouble for himself?

After all the hustle and bustle, the day passed quickly.

When it was getting dark, Chen Bing suddenly called, inviting Chen Yang to eat at the house they had temporarily rented.

Chen Yang thought returning too early might run into Liu Qingqing and cause a long hassle, so he accepted Chen Bing's invitation.

Chen Bing's temporary residence is near their police station, an old staff housing compound. Not only are the facilities outdated, but life is also inconvenient.

A high-ranking official's son, enduring a hard life at the bottom for a woman; Chen Bing could also be considered a lovesick man.

Seeing Chen Yang get out of a BMW, Chen Bing was a bit surprised: 'Just a few days, and you kid changed cars again?'

'This car is borrowed,' Chen Yang said while handing Chen Bing the fruit he bought from a roadside stall, explaining.

Chen Bing didn't ask further and led Chen Yang to his temporary residence.

It's a simple one-bedroom, one-living-room slab building, not spacious, with a total area of about forty square meters. The kitchen is a makeshift structure in the hallway, and using the toilet requires going downstairs to the public restroom. This living environment is worlds apart from the riverside community they used to live in.

However, although the living conditions are poor, they are kept very clean. Even as a temporary residence, Zhong Lin takes meticulous care of it.

With such a gentle and virtuous woman, it's no wonder Chen Bing is content and doesn't think of returning to Shu.

During the meal, Chen Bing suddenly asked Chen Yang solemnly, 'Brother, have you offended anyone recently?'

Chen Yang casually replied, 'My university classmate Zhang Jun—you know him, don't you?'

'Not him!' Chen Bing shook his head and said, 'Yesterday someone investigated you through higher-level connections.'

Chen Yang's mind immediately conjured the image of the tall, domineering woman from Wu You Ju. 'Brother Bing, do you know Sister Xin?'

'Sister Xin?' Chen Bing looked at Chen Yang, a bit surprised. 'Is her name Yexin?'

'I don't know; yesterday I went with friends to Wu You Ju to watch the World Cup final, and she is the boss there.' Chen Yang hadn't inquired about Sister Xin's real name, so he could only honestly tell Chen Bing what he knew.

'That's Yexin.' Chen Bing breathed a sigh of relief. 'She had a good relationship with Lin Wei when they were young; as long as you don't go too far, she probably won't make things difficult for you.'

Chen Yang was full of curiosity about that woman from last night and couldn't help asking Chen Bing, 'What kind of person is Sister Xin?'

Chen Bing thought for a moment and summarized: 'She's very smart, very dangerous, and also very domineering.'

Chen Yang recalled his meeting with Sister Xin yesterday and felt Chen Bing's summary was quite accurate.

Chen Bing added a reminder: 'The Wu You Ju place has complicated connections; Yexin is merely the person in charge on the surface. If you don't want to cause trouble for Lin Wei and Uncle Lin, you'd better stay away.'

Chen Yang gave a slight nod, indicating agreement with Chen Bing's words. In fact, even if Chen Bing hadn't reminded him, he had already made up his mind not to set foot in that fear-inducing Wu You Ju again.

He knew it wasn't just an ordinary entertainment venue. Setting aside other matters, just the sports betting activity alone is enough to drag countless people into it, unable to extricate themselves, ultimately leading them into an abyss of eternal ruin.

Chen Yang is merely a Reborn Person, not an omnipotent god; it's impossible for him to be as lucky as last night every time.

After the meal, Chen Yang again inquired about the renovation progress of Chen Bing's new house. After all, the renovation company was found by Chen Yang through Zhao Xiaoli, so he bears responsibility.

Chen Bing was very satisfied with the renovation company's progress, telling Chen Yang not to worry. However, Zhong Lin stood aside, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Chen Yang also noticed this and said to her, 'Sister-in-law, the matter of renovating your house was a task Lin Wei specially entrusted to me before she returned to Qing Shui; if you have any difficulties, please speak up.'

Zhong Lin glanced at Chen Bing and whispered to Chen Yang, 'Renovating the new house needs a lot of money; I want to work at the sales office, but he disagrees.'

'His disagreement is normal; I wouldn't agree either.' Chen Yang agreed with Chen Bing's view and explained to Zhong Lin, 'The work at the sales office is very complex, facing all kinds of clients. You're so beautiful; if you encounter someone with ill intentions, it's easy to run into trouble.'

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lin immediately hesitated.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and then said, 'You don't need to worry about the renovation costs. As for work, my supermarket is about to open and happens to need staff; if you don't mind the hard work, come help at the supermarket.'

Upon hearing that Chen Yang would pay the renovation expenses, Chen Bing immediately objected: 'No, I already feel embarrassed about the house matter; how could I let you pay for the renovation again?'

Chen Yang could only bring up Lin Wei: 'This is a task my wife entrusted to me. If you have objections, go discuss it with her.'

Chen Bing immediately lowered his head and remained silent.

Chen Yang then said, 'You don't need to feel burdened. Actually, I also have something I need to ask of you.'

Chen Bing lifted his head to look at Chen Yang and asked, 'What is it?'

'I don't have time to run around for all the supermarket's procedures; I hope I can borrow your connections.'

'No problem with that!'

'After the supermarket opens, there will be many issues—both shady and above-board—I'll also need to trouble you to handle some connections.'

'......, I'll do my best!'

'Good, you help me settle all the supermarket's troubles, and I'll help you resolve the renovation hassle. Then we'll be even, right?'

'......, you kid are trying to lure me into taking bribes?'

'Brother, first, I'm not asking you to use your own power to do illegal things. Second, I'm running the supermarket as a legitimate business, with no intention of tax evasion. Having you say hello is just to avoid being influenced by people with ulterior motives. Lastly, the house matter is a private issue between Lin Wei and you. I'm merely trying to find a reason that lets you feel at ease. If you don't accept it, go talk to my wife.'

Chen Bing gave a wry smile. After going around in circles, he ended up circling back to Lin Wei.