Chapter 64: Capable CEO

Chen Yang's luck was good today; he bought a promising piece of land for ten million yuan. Because it's near the high-speed rail station, he intends to use it as the future headquarters of the common people's agricultural products trading company.

Half of the thirty tons of watermelon hauled from Clear Water County sold, bringing in fifteen thousand yuan. The goods cost eight fen per unit and sold for five jiao each; after subtracting costs, labor, and freight, they still made several thousand. After deducting losses from the remainder, at least ten thousand yuan remained.

He felt it necessary to set up a few more distribution points, which would not only sell more watermelon but also offset the losses of the common people's agricultural products lifestyle supermarket.

As for the deliveries, hearing that he had become an internet celebrity on Green Net, Chen Yang decided not to personally handle them anymore.

Moreover, the BMW's cargo capacity is limited, far less efficient than a truck. Every time he goes to deliver goods, Aunt Chen Chunmei still mutters a few remarks.

Chen Yang knew Aunt Chen Chunmei was tight with money, so he didn't talk back. After all, this aunt had put him and Zhao Qian through college by being thrifty and economical. It's a habit formed over many years, not something that can change overnight.

After dinner, Chen Yang had arranged lodging for the crew and was about to head home when Yexin's call came again.

"Chen Yang, come to Worry-free Residence to pick up Anna."

"Sister Yexin, aren't you guys returning to Clear Water?"

"I have something come up; please hurry over!"

"It's so late; why not leave tomorrow instead?"

"No, we have to leave today."

Chen Yang felt it strange, sensing that Shen Anna definitely had something going on. The issue was that the social situation in Xingcheng these past few days had been fairly stable, with no word of any earth-shaking major event. He wondered what exactly Yexin was nervous about.

Since she wouldn't say, Chen Yang decided to probe indirectly. He hadn'texpected that after just a few questions, she would see through his intention.

"Chen Yang, don't worry, it's not a big deal. My fiancé is getting married tomorrow, and the bride isn't me."

Chen Yang fell silent at once. Anyone encountering this would feel quite sad.

"Actually, there are still plenty of good men in the world; you should be glad you dodged a jerk."

"Thanks for the comfort; I understand the reasoning." Shen Anna didn't want to talk further about her feelings.

Seeing she wasn't speaking, Chen Yang felt relieved and drove on. After about half an hour, Shen Anna suddenly grew tense, her eyes fixed on both sides of the road.

"Chen Yang, have you seen anything strange?"

"No! What's wrong?"

"Then have you dreamed of anything these past few days? For example, the elders at home."

"No, I've been exhausted these past few days; I've been sleeping straight through till morning."

"Really? That's good."

Chen Yang thought Shen Anna's behavior very strange. "Do they still teach theology in Beautiful Country?"

"No way! I'm a hundred percent materialist!"

"Then have you done something guilty that involves me?"

"Really not! I'm a bit sleepy; I'll nap a little." Shen Anna quickly closed her eyes to pretend to sleep.

Chen Yang had only just met her, and he didn't feel comfortable pressing for details.

There were also quite a few calls along the way.

Lin Wei had already received Yexin's call, asking when they would arrive in Clear Water so she could arrange lodging.

Du Yue'e needed to report the supermarket's performance; facing daily losses and busyness, her state was much like Chen Chunmei's.

Liu Qingqing notified him to check the latest poverty-relief and farm-assistance orders in the email box. Her tone was excited, and Chen Yang estimated the order volume was not small.

Su Mingyue, as usual, kept pressing him about when to sell his shares in Xingcheng Heavy Industry. Chen Yang told her to rest easy and sleep.

In his previous life, Chen Yang became busy like a grandson because he had no money. This life, although he clearly has money, he still feels busy. What is this…?

She couldn't help but sigh.

"With such good luck with women, how can you still be worried?" Pretending to sleep, Shen Anna saw Chen Yang not looking happy after hanging up the phone, and couldn't help but become curious.

"First, the so-called luck with women you mentioned—aside from my wife, the rest are just work-related."

"Second, everyone has worries."

"Really? Then what's your worry?"

"Too busy, no time to spend money and enjoy."

"……"

"Anna Sis, you're a top graduate from Harvard University and a senior executive at a Fortune Global 500 company; your abilities should be strong. From now on, I'll hand over full authority of my trading company to you to manage."

"……"

"Don't burden yourself mentally; I believe in your abilities."

"……, Chen Yang, I'm not an eighteen‑year‑old girl; if you want to brainwash someone, you ought to find a suitable target." Shen Anna felt like giving him a punch. She had indeed harbored ambitions to achieve something big, but after Chen Yang said that, she felt she had boarded a pirate ship.

"Sis, I felt an instant affinity when I first saw you; how about we become sworn siblings of different surnames?"

"Cut it out, I'm just going to Clear Water to clear my mind. Your shabby agricultural products company holds no interest for me." Unable to tolerate Chen Yang, Shen Anna decided to keep pretending to sleep.

Chen Yang let out a sigh and said, "That's too bad; I was still hoping you'd help get the company listed."

"You want to go public? How much are you prepared to invest?" Shen Anna's interest sparked instantly.

Chen Yang raised a finger and said, "One hundred million, how about that?"

Shen Anna was pleased. "No problem, as long as you're willing to spend the money, I'll play along with you."

"Money certainly isn't an issue. However……" Chen Yang, worried she might not take the business seriously, added, "You need to run any plans by me first—good steel should be used where it counts, right?"

Shen Anna snorted, realizing this kid Chen Yang was sharp—talking about becoming sworn brothers, but when money's involved he's all business. "Don't worry, sis; I've seen the big world. A mere hundred million? I don't even bat an eye."

"Pleasant cooperation!" Chen Yang wanted to shake hands with Shen Anna again, but she refused.

"Drive carefully, watch out for safety!"

"Yes, sir, my CEO boss!"

Shen Anna got goosebumps from feeling uneasy. Seeing Chen Yang smirking triumphantly, she suddenly felt that this trip to Clear Water might not be a good thing.

At midnight, the two finally arrived in Clear Water.

Lin Wei had booked a room for Shen Anna at the municipal government's guesthouse, but Shen Anna insisted on staying in the rented place she shares with Lin Wei and Chen Yang, saying she hadn't seen them in a while and wanted to catch up.

Then they really chatted all night, from the happy life of playing together when they were young to the interesting anecdotes of their respective experiences after they split.

The most outrageous part was that, after dawn, both were full of energy. After breakfast, one went to work at the government office full of vigor, while the other sat attentively in Chen Yang's temporary office, reviewing all kinds of documents and seals of the common people's agricultural products company.

This situation left Chen Yang both worried and happy. He worried that if Shen Anna exhausted herself, Yexin would hold her accountable; he was happy that finally a capable CEO had appeared to share the burden of the new company.