As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 743: Kneel Down!
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Si Cong slumped on the sofa, lazily saying, “Young Master Zhou, do you think he’s genuinely angry or just putting on a show for us?”

“Is it important?” Zhou Chao glanced at him, his tone somewhat indifferent.

Si Cong paused for a moment, recalling the things Zhou Chao had instructed him to say at the dinner party earlier. He quickly realized that Young Master Zhou still had some tricks up his sleeve, and it seemed his intentions were not small!

The lazy demeanor vanished in an instant as Si Cong quickly “pounced” from the sofa and leaned towards Zhou Chao, startling him into scooting back a bit.

“What are you doing, acting so surprised? Sit back down!” Zhou Chao glared at him irritably.

Si Cong also realized he had been a bit out of line and chuckled before returning to his seat.

Just as he was about to speak, the sound of the door opening interrupted him. Turning his head, he saw that Chen Li had returned.

“Sorry, the phone call took longer than expected.”

Chen Li, who was seasoned in the business world, rarely showed his emotions, but Zhou Chao could still detect a hint of lingering frustration in his eyes, indicating that perhaps the results of his subordinates’ investigation had angered him somewhat.

But this had nothing to do with Zhou Chao. Holding those young troublemakers accountable was just a part of his plan, merely a convenient excuse for himself.

“Sit down and have a cup of tea to soothe your throat!” Zhou Chao said as he refilled Chen Li’s cup.

Chen Li didn’t hesitate. After making several phone calls, his throat was practically smoking. He sat down and immediately finished the tea in his cup.

“Refreshing!” Chen Li felt his throat had eased considerably.

After placing his teacup on the table, Chen Li’s expression turned somewhat angry. “Mr. Zhou, I’ve arranged for those young people who offended you to be brought here. They should arrive within half an hour at most!”

“Ah, I never expected such a thing to happen. Mr. Zhou, I will make sure they give you a satisfactory explanation!”

Watching Chen Li’s pretentious behavior, Zhou Chao inwardly chuckled. Perhaps Chen Li also wanted to use this incident to discipline the company.

“Young people often have a lot of energy, which is natural. However, it’s crucial that they channel it in the right direction. As the saying goes, ‘A tree that isn’t pruned properly won’t grow straight.’ It’s vital for young individuals to develop their skills while they’re still in their youth,” Zhou Chao emphasized.

Whether Zhou Chao’s words triggered some thoughts in Chen Li’s mind or he simply had some realizations, he seemed lost in thought for a moment before snapping back to reality after about ten seconds!

“Sorry, I was just thinking about some work-related matters and got distracted. Where did we leave off, Mr. Zhou?”

“Young Master Zhou just mentioned that young people should hone their skills more, Director Li. This aspect should be given more attention. After all, ‘a thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by ants.’ If one is not careful, years of hard work could be ruined in an instant, don’t you think?”

Si Cong, understanding Zhou Chao’s ultimate intentions, couldn’t help but join in, realizing that opportunities like this were extremely rare.

Although Si Cong maintained a calm demeanor on his face, he couldn’t help but feel ecstatic inside. After all, Chen Li was a renowned figure in the business world, and here he was, being educated by him!

Upon hearing Zhou Chao and Si Cong’s words, Chen Li was inwardly surprised. He seemed to have grasped the intentions of Zhou Chao and Si Cong, and a glint of insight flashed in his eyes.

Pretending to be distressed, he said, “Well, what you both said makes sense. But Mr. Zhou, as you know, some matters aren’t solely under my control!”

Whether it was the words of the two men touching Chen Li’s heartstrings or not, he wore a troubled expression.

He even took out his cigarettes and handed one to each of them.

After taking a deep drag, Chen Li slowly continued, “You both must understand that the shares of our company relatively scattered. I only hold 38% of the shares, far from having absolute authority. However, the relationships among shareholders are currently harmonious, and there haven’t been any major conflicts!”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chao understood Chen Li’s implication. As long as the company could make money under his leadership, his position would be quite secure. But if they couldn’t make a profit, even the position of chairman might not be stable.

These words were somewhat confidential. If they were heard by someone with malicious intent, it could cause turmoil within the company, inevitably leading to fluctuations in the stock market.

So, what was Chen Li’s purpose in saying all this? It was likely he wanted to complain in front of Zhou Chao.

Zhou Chao’s brainstorming kicked into gear instantly, and after pondering for a moment, he understood the meaning behind Chen Li’s words.

“What a cunning old fox. He must have realized my intentions!” Zhou Chao glanced at Chen Li and cursed inwardly.

But then again, Chen Li was quite audacious. He dared to plot against him, wanting to use him to eliminate internal instability. His plan seemed well thought out, but didn’t he fear inviting trouble into his own home?

It seemed Zhou Chao had underestimated Chen Li. But then again, how could a self-made entrepreneur who built a dairy empire from scratch be so simple-minded?

“Since he wants to use my hand, why not just come out in the open? Let’s see how he responds!”

Zhou Chao’s lips curled slightly, a hint of a smile playing on his face. “Director Li, these matters are quite simple. Coincidentally, I’ve been considering entering the dairy industry. When the time comes, I’ll just directly acquire those scattered shares, leaving only our two families. That way, Director Li, you won’t have to worry about these matters anymore.”