Chapter 94: Big Business

TL: Etude

“No job means no income. How can that be good?” Lin Wanqiu said, filled with worry.

Chen Jianghai released Lin Wanqiu, holding her pale cheeks in his hands, wiping the tears from her eyes, and smiling gently, “Don’t worry, Wanqiu. From now on, all my earnings are yours. I will take care of you for a lifetime!”

Hearing Chen Jianghai’s words, Lin Wanqiu stared blankly at her man, lost in thought.

Chen Jianghai waited and then asked, “Why are you silent?”

“Jianghai, you are so good!” Lin Wanqiu suddenly said.

Chen Jianghai softly replied, “Not nearly as good as how you’ve been to me. The things you’ve done for me, I could never repay in this lifetime.”

Lin Wanqiu was momentarily stunned, not knowing how to respond to such emotional words.

Chen Jianghai embraced Lin Wanqiu again, whispering in her ear, “Wanqiu, marrying you is my fortune. I will never let you suffer again in this life.”

“Promise me, Wanqiu. Whatever happens, don’t bear it alone. Tell me, and I will solve it.”

“Jianghai, what’s gotten into you?” Lin Wanqiu noticed something off about Chen Jianghai and looked up at him with a puzzled expression.

Touching Lin Wanqiu’s hair, Chen Jianghai smiled slightly, “Nothing’s wrong. I just can’t stand to see you sad.”

Just then, the sound of a car passing by outside startled Lin Wanqiu, who quickly pushed Chen Jianghai away, whispering, “Someone’s outside!”

“What’s there to be afraid of?” Chen Jianghai said nonchalantly, “A husband hugging his wife, isn’t that natural?”

Lin Wanqiu’s face turned red. She glanced outside and then said to Chen Jianghai, “Be serious, it’s broad daylight!”

“How am I not being serious?” Chen Jianghai asked, tilting his head.

Chen Jianghai’s diversion lightened Lin Wanqiu’s mood considerably.

“Right, what exactly is going on with your job?” Chen Jianghai asked, seeing that she seemed better.

Despite Lin Wanqiu’s delicate appearance, she was diligent and hardworking, never complaining about overtime. In the modern era, she would have been an ideal employee for any boss.

Moreover, Chen Jianghai had spoken to the workshop director Qi Liang’an before, ensuring Lin Wanqiu’s job stability.

More importantly, Chen Jianghai had no memory of such an incident in his previous life.

Thinking of this, Chen Jianghai felt even more remorseful.

How did Lin Wanqiu manage to survive alone in his previous life?

She had endured so much hardship!

Lin Wanqiu, unaware of Chen Jianghai’s thoughts, spoke of her own, “I’m not quite sure. Today, someone from the HR department told me to suspend my work and wait at home for further news.”

“Did they give you a reason?” Chen Jianghai asked, frowning.

Lin Wanqiu thought for a moment and then shook her head, “I asked, but they didn’t say.”

Hearing this, Chen Jianghai’s expression became stern.

This matter clearly seemed suspicious, likely not as simple as it appeared.

“What exactly is happening, Wanqiu? You must tell me everything!” Chen Jianghai was unusually authoritative.

Seeing Chen Jianghai’s demeanor, Lin Wanqiu shared her suspicions.

“It’s probably Feng Renjie’s doing. His father is the deputy factory manager, after all.”

Chen Jianghai frowned, “Feng Renjie again.”

“Jianghai, let it be. Please don’t act impulsively,” Lin Wanqiu said with a worried face.

In fact, Chen Jianghai had long hoped Lin Wanqiu would quit her job and stay home. In a way, Feng Renjie had inadvertently helped him.

Since Lin Wanqiu didn’t want to pursue the matter further, and it coincidentally aligned with his wishes, Chen Jianghai decided not to dwell on it.

Just after they finished eating, Fang Aiguo’s voice came from outside.

“Fang Aiguo burst into the room with a face full of smiles, indicating the television business was going well, which was to be expected.

Chen Jianghai turned and asked, “What’s up?”

Fang Aiguo excitedly said, “Brother Hai, I just negotiated a big deal today.”

“What kind of big deal?” Chen Jianghai inquired.

Fang Aiguo explained, “Brother Hai, do you remember that big customer I mentioned to you before?”

Chen Jianghai recalled the customer who had paid with a stack of old bills, leaving a deep impression on him.

“I remember. Did he contact you again?” Chen Jianghai asked.

Fang Aiguo nodded, “Yes, this time he wants twenty units all at once.”

Hearing this number, Chen Jianghai felt something was off and frowned slightly, “That many?”

“Yes, otherwise, why would I call it a big deal!” Fang Aiguo said excitedly.

This deal, if successful, would mean a thousand yuan commission for him!

Chen Jianghai couldn’t help but frown, wondering who this customer really was.

Seeing Chen Jianghai’s silence, Fang Aiguo grew anxious, “Brother Hai, the customer is waiting at the warehouse. Shall we go over?”

Chen Jianghai nodded, “Alright, let’s go and have a look.”

After informing Lin Wanqiu of his departure, Chen Jianghai and Fang Aiguo quickly reached the warehouse. There, they saw a man in his thirties standing at the entrance.

Zhao Changgui sat at the door like a guardian deity, staring intently at the man.

Most people would feel uncomfortable under Zhao Changgui’s gaze, but this man seemed amused, smiling back at Zhao Changgui.

“Is this the guy?” Chen Jianghai asked, looking at the man.

Fang Aiguo hurriedly nodded, “Yes, it’s him.”

As Fang Aiguo appeared, the man’s gaze shifted to Chen Jianghai.

Approaching them, Fang Aiguo quickly introduced them.

“Brother Hai, this is Brother Ma.”

Brother Ma extended his hand to Chen Jianghai with a smile, “Master Chen, I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Brother Ma is too kind. I’m just making a living, no fame to speak of,” Chen Jianghai replied with a smile, shaking his hand briefly.

Brother Ma’s hand was rough, with calluses on the base of his thumb, indicating hard labor.

“How about it, Master Chen? Can we make the deal I discussed with Aiguo?” Brother Ma asked directly.

Chen Jianghai pondered for a moment, “Brother Ma, I have a question. What do you need so many TVs for?”

Brother Ma’s brow furrowed slightly, “What? Do you sell TVs and care about these things?”

“I normally wouldn’t,” Chen Jianghai admitted, “But buying so many at once does concern me.”

“Why worry?” Brother Ma asked, raising his eyebrows.

Chen Jianghai calmly responded, “These TVs come from my hands. If you use them for some scheme, it could reflect badly on me.”

“Ha! You have your marks, don’t you?” Brother Ma said dismissively.

Chen Jianghai’s eyes narrowed at this remark.

It seemed Brother Ma had come prepared!

“You already know about the marks, making them effectively useless,” Chen Jianghai admitted openly.

Brother Ma was an enigma to Chen Jianghai, even with his experience from two lifetimes. He hadn’t heard of this person in his previous life, indicating Brother Ma was likely a discreet but successful individual.

Dealing with such a cunning person, this business deal might not be so straightforward.

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