Chapter 79: Little Brother, Quite Capable Aren’t You

TL: Etude

Returning home, Chen Jianghai had just set down his tool bag when Lin Wanqiu quickly approached and asked, “Jianghai, how come you’re back so soon?”

Chen Jianghai casually replied, “It was a dodgy deal, so I gave it a pass.”

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu’s face showed a hint of disappointment.

She had been hoping to use this opportunity to completely change her mother’s impression of Chen Jianghai and gain her full approval of him!

Overhearing the conversation, Xue Chunli lost interest in the television, her gaze falling on Chen Jianghai, her eyes filled with added skepticism.

The deal didn’t go through?

Was it because his skills were lacking, or was there some other reason?

Or perhaps, this was just an excuse made up by Chen Jianghai.

He could have actually been involved in some unsavory business behind the scenes.

Chen Jianghai would never have guessed that Xue Chunli could derive so much from such a trivial matter.

But even if he knew, there was no need to explain anything; he would let time prove everything.

…

The next day, the family was eating breakfast in the house.

At that moment, the pager attached to Chen Jianghai’s waist suddenly beeped.

Chen Jianghai took off the pager, glanced at it, and saw a message from Boss Jin.

“Son-in-law, is that a pager?” asked Lin Jianguo, filled with curiosity as he watched Chen Jianghai holding the device.

Chen Jianghai nodded in response, “Yes, I picked up a broken one before and fixed it up; now it works well for my use.”

He fixed a broken pager?

Such a high-tech device and he managed to repair it!

“You’re quite capable,” Lin Jianguo finally managed to utter these words after a pause.

Chen Jianghai just smiled, not saying much more. Then he called out to everyone, “Dad, Mom, Wanqiu, you guys eat. I have some things to take care of and need to head out.”

“Alright, be careful on the road!” Lin Wanqiu cautioned.

“I know!” Chen Jianghai said with a slight smile, then rode his bike out, heading straight for Pozijie Street.

…

“Yo, Little Brother Chen, you’re here!” As soon as Chen Jianghai arrived, Boss Jin, who was sitting at the entrance, greeted him with a hearty laugh.

Boss Jin had been in a great mood these days because the business at his store was getting better and better.

Ultimately, it was all thanks to the effective strategy proposed by Chen Jianghai before!

Therefore, Boss Jin really couldn’t afford to underestimate Chen Jianghai now.

This young man was capable, intelligent, and visionary. Now that he was planning to open his own store, his future achievements were bound to be substantial.

Getting on the good side of Chen Jianghai while he was still on the rise was undoubtedly the right move.

Chen Jianghai nodded and replied, “Yes, Boss Jin, I stepped out today and heard the magpies chirping away; turns out they were bringing me good news from you.”

“Ha ha!” Boss Jin laughed out loud, “Indeed, it’s good news. The location of the store is excellent, completely meeting your requirements. I’ll take you there now to have a look.”

Chen Jianghai clapped his hands: “Alright, I appreciate the trouble, brother.”

“No trouble at all,” Boss Jin waved his hand and said.

After that, he led Chen Jianghai out of the gold shop and together they walked toward the west end of Pozijie Street.

After walking for about ten minutes, Boss Jin stopped in front of a two-story building.

Chen Jianghai looked up and asked, “Brother, is this the place?”

“Exactly!” Mr. Jin pointed at the small building and said, “What do you think, big enough? There’s also a large expanse of bungalows in the back, perfect for use as a warehouse.”

Chen Jianghai didn’t rush to express his stance, but just nodded and said, “Hmm, let’s take a look first!”

“Okay, the landlord is inside, let’s go in!”

Mr. Jin didn’t say much more; after all, renting a storefront is no small matter and should be approached with caution.

Before entering, Chen Jianghai took a look around. Next door was a small grocery store, and on the other side, an eyeglass shop. The pedestrian traffic in the area seemed decent; it was a good location.

He just wondered what the layout inside was like.

“Old Li, are you there?”

As soon as they entered, Mr. Jin called out loudly, indicating that the two were well acquainted.

Shortly, a person came out from inside.

He was somewhat portly, with a beer belly that hinted at prosperity.

“Mr. Jin, you’ve come!” The newcomer greeted Mr. Jin with a beaming smile.

Mr. Jin nodded and replied, “Didn’t I tell you yesterday that a friend of mine wants to rent this place? I’ve brought him over today to have a look.”

Old Li glanced at Chen Jianghai standing behind and asked, “Is it this young brother here? He looks quite young!”

“Don’t you underestimate him!”

Mr. Jin immediately started praising Chen Jianghai, “The recent upswing in my business is all thanks to the ideas he’s given me.”

Hearing Mr. Jin say this, Old Li couldn’t help but express his surprise, “The signs at your door, did he come up with those?”

“That’s right, now you see how capable he is!” Mr. Jin nodded with an even broader smile.

Old Li quickly stepped forward, extended his thumb towards Chen Jianghai, and said sincerely, “Young brother, you’ve got skills!”

“It’s nothing really, it’s mainly due to Mr. Jin’s good management. I’m just offering some modest ideas,” Chen Jianghai humbly said.

Old Li shook his head and earnestly said, “Young brother, don’t be modest. I’m quite familiar with Mr. Jin’s business, and without your strategies, it wouldn’t be as thriving as it is.”

“That’s right, I’ve been thinking of finding an opportunity to have a meal with him to express my thanks properly!” Mr. Jin added.

As the three chatted, they gradually became more acquainted with each other.

Old Li’s name was Li Detian, who had opened a small factory a few years back and made a considerable amount of money.

Later, when business became challenging, he chose to retire bravely, using the money he’d earned to buy some property.

Now, he didn’t think about anything else; he planned to live off the rental income from these properties for the second half of his life.

Chen Jianghai couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe upon learning about Li Detian’s current situation.

With these properties, one could indeed live a carefree life.

Moreover, as long as there were no accidents, his descendants, even to the third generation, could live comfortably off these assets.

“Alright, let’s not get sidetracked. We’re here to talk about renting,” Mr. Jin steered the conversation back to the matter at hand.

Li Detian slapped his forehead hard and laughed at himself, “Look at me, I was so happy talking to Brother Chen that I almost forgot about it.”

“Talking with Brother Li has been very enlightening for me as well!” Chen Jianghai quickly added.

Mr. Jin teased, “Enough with the mutual admiration, let’s get down to business!”

Li Detian smiled slightly, “Brother Chen, how do you wish to rent?”

“What are the options?” asked Chen Jianghai.

“It’s simple, either by the year or by the month.”

Chen Jianghai thought for a moment, then said, “Let’s go with monthly.”

He was quite satisfied with the place, which with a little sprucing up would be ready to open for business.

As for the repair shop, Chen Jianghai’s goal was to make some money to serve as starting capital for future endeavors.

In other words, the time and effort Chen Jianghai intended to spend here were destined to be limited.