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

Chapter 725: Think More About Everything! (3)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Ah, you’re breaking my heart, Young Master Zhou. Am I really just that kind of person in your eyes?” Si Cong lightly pounded his chest, looking distressed.

He had thought that his words might elicit some sympathy from Zhou Chao, but instead, he saw Zhou Chao and Lin Wu both giving him a look that said, “That’s just who you are,” and nodding in agreement.

This scene made Si Cong, who was already feeling a bit sad, feel like two knives were stabbing into his heart. He felt utterly emo!

The three of them wandered aimlessly for half an hour, each holding a cup of sour milk. They sat on a bench to rest, but the excitement they had felt earlier was dampened by the cold wind blowing from the northwest.

“Young Master Zhou, should we go back to the hotel and rest? It’s really cold today,” Si Cong tightened his coat and suggested.

“Yeah, I feel the same way!” Zhou Chao agreed. After all, they hadn’t found any interesting places to visit, and the weather in Huhehaote was indeed quite cold.

The two of them decided to flag down a taxi and return to the hotel. But when they looked back, they saw Lin Wu still sitting on the bench, leisurely enjoying his yogurt, lost in reverie.

“Lin Wu, let’s go back to the hotel,” Zhou Chao called out.

Lin Wu snapped out of his yogurt-induced trance, hastily finished his yogurt, and even licked the cup a few times. Zhou Chao shook his head at the sight, thankful that no one they knew had witnessed it.

“Hehe, Boss, sorry about that!” Lin Wu grinned sheepishly.

“It’s so delicious! You should buy some for yourself next time!”

“Thanks, Boss!”

Perhaps because of the cold weather, they didn’t have to wait long before flagging down a taxi. They headed straight back to the hotel.

Once they were back at the hotel, Si Cong greeted Zhou Chao and then disappeared. But judging by the mischievous grin on his face as he left, Zhou Chao knew he must have found something he liked. However, Zhou Chao didn’t pay it much mind. After all, everyone had their own hobbies.

After sending Lin Wu back to his room, Zhou Chao flopped onto the bed, intending to take an afternoon nap. After all, he had gotten into the habit of napping in the afternoon.

But just as he closed his eyes, the phone next to him rang.

Zhou Chao looked at the caller ID with some surprise, but without stopping his movements, he answered the call.

“Hey, what made you think of calling me? I thought you were lost in the land of sweet dreams!”

“My dear boss, you’re slandering me. I’ve always been diligent and hardworking!”

Hearing this, Zhou Chao burst into laughter. He didn’t believe a word of it.

“Alright, Miles, I know what kind of person you are. So, what’s up? Any updates?” The caller was Miles, whom Zhou Chao had sent to Saudi to oversee the oil fields.

“Boss, you’re really not funny,” came Miles’ voice, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

“You’re the type to only come to me with important matters. If there’s nothing significant, you could be out with two pretty girls, cruising on a yacht.”

Upon hearing this, Miles inwardly gasped. Although Zhou Chao’s words sounded somewhat playful, Miles knew that whenever there was nothing urgent, he would indeed take two sexy ladies out to sea to “study why the ocean has so much water!”

For a moment, Miles’ mind raced, wondering if the boss really knew he had been slacking off. After contemplating for a moment, Miles admitted his mistake. After all, with the boss’ formidable power, if he didn’t own up to his mistakes, who knew what the consequences would be? Miles had only seen the tip of the iceberg of his boss’s capabilities.

“Boss, I know I messed up. I won’t make this kind of mistake again!”

Upon hearing Miles’ words, a slight smile crept onto Zhou Chao’s lips. He was well aware of Miles’ actions, thanks to having an artificial intelligence at his disposal. In his spare time at night, he would check on the development of his companies and the activities of important figures.

While nominally a hands-off boss, in reality, Zhou Chao had a thorough understanding of the group’s development.

This was also a warning to Miles. He shouldn’t think that just because he was in Saudi, he could do whatever he pleased!

“Well, as long as you know you’re wrong. Let’s get straight to the point.”

Miles breathed a sigh of relief at these words. He realized that there must be someone keeping a close eye on him.

With his thoughts settled, Miles slowly explained the situation.

It turned out that Miles occasionally accompanied Abdullah to attend some high-end parties and had met many second-generation elites from Saudi and neighboring nations. Of course, these second-generation elites were all of a certain type, either wealthy or noble!

Miles had also obtained many resources and projects from these second-generation elites. However, he understood that the reason he could enter these high-end parties was all thanks to the man behind him—Zhou Chao.

So, after successfully negotiating some profitable projects, Miles had called Zhou Chao immediately, intending to share the credit. But unexpectedly, he had run into trouble right from the start.

After listening to Miles’ report, Zhou Chao sat up in bed, his mind racing. He hadn’t expected Miles to find so many lucrative projects for him, including a project involving the construction for the World Cup, although it was just a part of it!

Unable to speak, Miles could only wait silently with his phone in hand.

“You’ve done a good job with this. I didn’t misjudge you. Miles, prepare a detailed report and send it to me. I’ll make arrangements as soon as possible,” Zhou Chao said after pondering for a moment.

“Okay, Boss, I’ll send it to you shortly. By the way, Boss, I don’t know if you have time to visit Camel Country. Abdullah often mentions you.”

Zhou Chao pondered for a moment before replying to Miles, “Let’s talk about it later. If I have the chance, I’ll come.”

Miles understood that his boss had many matters to attend to, so he didn’t dwell on this issue. After reporting on the status of the oil project, they exchanged a few more words before ending the call.

With his phone in hand, Zhou Chao walked to the sofa near the French windows and sat down.

After pondering for a while, Zhou Chao suddenly spoke up, “Xiao Guo, investigate whether what Miles said is true and if there are others behind the scenes.”

The phone lit up instantly, and a childlike voice responded, “Okay!”

In situations like this, it’s better to be safe than sorry. After all, considering his past activities, Zhou Chao had made countless fortunes in the stock market alone. Would the magnates or conglomerates behind the scenes let him off so easily?

Although he hadn’t encountered any problems so far, mainly because he had been staying in the country all along, even if those people wanted to target him, it would be difficult!

Xiao Guo’s investigation quickly concluded, and the result was that there were no issues.

Zhou Chao chuckled and shook his head, “Maybe I’ve watched too many movies or read too many novels. I’m starting to develop a bit of paranoia.”

Since the project was genuine, Zhou Chao was determined to make money from it. Based on the projects Miles had reported earlier, Zhou Chao began the preliminary planning.

Time passed quietly, and evening approached, with the sky gradually darkening.

Zhou Chao, who had been working diligently, stretched lazily. “Ah, I’m exhausted. Next time, I’ll just let Xiao Guo handle these kinds of things.”

“Ready to obey the master’s command at any time!” Xiao Guo’s voice suddenly rang out.

Zhou Chao picked up his phone and chuckled, “Don’t worry, there will be plenty of things to keep you busy in the future!”

“Knock, knock, knock!”

“Boss, Si Cong says he’s found an interesting place and wants to go check it out. He sent me to ask if you’re coming!” Lin Wu’s voice came from outside the door.

Opening the door, Zhou Chao saw Lin Wu standing straight in the doorway. “What place did Si Cong mention?”

“He said it’s called Da Zhao. I didn’t catch it very clearly, so I hurried over!”

Zhou Chao didn’t hesitate. Since Si Cong mentioned it, there must be something intriguing about it.

“Let’s go, let’s find him!”