Forcing Me to Be Reborn?!
Chapter 534 - 419: Go to Shanghai, find Hu Yan

Chapter 534: Chapter 419: Go to Shanghai, find Hu Yan

In the office, the powerful aura of the middle-aged boss Shen Guoqiang settled as he put on his glasses.

He wore a pair of silver half-rimmed glasses, which added a touch of a boss’s aura.

—That is, if others didn’t know these were reading glasses.

Shen Guoqiang, being in his middle age, had not let his physique go.

It’s said that a man flourishes at forty-one; positioned in the so-called uncle circle, he was definitely still a handsome, older man.

His thoughts were actually quite simple, and he still harbored some dissatisfaction towards Shen Minglang:

"The money is all provided by me; why don’t you regularly report your work to me?"

The multiple data points of Youu Tea, he had to understand through the news like an outsider!

This made him feel more convinced that the lesson he gave him that day was justified.

This type of dissatisfaction and mindset that Shen Guoqiang held was actually common among many second-generation wealthy and their parents.

Many wealthy second generations feel that they have grown up and reached an age where they should be able to make their own decisions and be independent.

Especially those who have started their own families and even had children; they are heads of their own households.

But in the eyes of their parents, you’re using my money, my resources, and enjoying all the benefits I provide; what independence are you talking about?

In this regard, Shen Minglang was actually quite clear that for the first couple of decades of his life, he depended on Daddy.

For the next few decades, it might depend on Daddy, his sister, and his cousin!

If it were a usual day, he would have joyfully come to report the data and be immensely proud of it.

But this was after being criticized last time.

Shen Guoqiang looked at his mobile phone screen, a stern displeasure written across his face soon shifted to a look of astonishment.

"An average of over 3000 servings per store?"

"Nearly 2 million in daily sales?"

Everyone knows just how high the profits in the tea industry can be!

This meant that Youu Tea, after the new year, had transformed and started earning big money every day from its 18 stores!

Moreover, as previously mentioned, the Shen family was engaged in practical industries with tight cash flow, where returns on various fronts were slow.

Therefore, for the Shen family, a business like Youu Tea was just right to offset this!

Shen Guoqiang had never imagined that Youu Tea could achieve so much so quickly.

"Aren’t there many imitators now?"

"In many major cities, people have already taken the step to open stores before us."

"Isn’t Yue Tea from Shen City also raised a hundred million?"

Overall, the business environment was deteriorating day by day, and the market competition was becoming more fierce.

Yet, Youu Tea seemed to be completely unaffected?

If it’s meant to sell wildly, it continues to sell wildly!

No matter the macro environment, it simply sells well!

With just 19 stores, it had already reached this stage.

So, what about when the number of stores reaches 50?

Or even when it reaches 100 in the future?

Having navigated the business seas for many years, Shen Guoqiang was acutely aware of the many uncertainties the future held.

"But if this momentum really maintains..."

Shen Guoqiang couldn’t help remembering what his rascal of a son had mentioned that day in the teahouse:

"Who knows, maybe when Youu Tea reaches its second funding round, even Shendu Capital might come knocking!"

Looking at it now, that really might be a possibility!

Besides, Shen Guoqiang was very clear that, with Youu Tea’s current momentum, the correct approach was to further accelerate the expansion pace.

"The best thing to do is to continue opening stores as quickly as possible, executing a nationwide layout."

"In this way, even though the business is good and the tea shops don’t take long to break even, having 160 million lying around on the books will definitely still not be enough to burn through!"

"After all, we still need to build a supply chain, work on cold chain logistics..."

"This year will definitely see a second round of funding!"

By that time, if the popularity still holds, there will indeed be a large influx of capital rushing to invest money!

Shen Guoqiang had previously criticized them for being too arrogant, having just completed the first round of funding and already thinking about the second.

But from the current perspective, Youu Tea’s business model had fully taken shape and had survived the test of the market, ready at any moment for a second round of funding and definitely likely to attract capital market favor!

Too arrogant? Too self-confident? Too inflated? Too ambitious?

The words spoken indeed have a bit of that flavor.

But what if it all turns into reality?

Then, what should this be called?

Shen Guoqiang took off his reading glasses and gently rubbed his nose.

In just a few days, things had reversed completely!

Previously criticizing Shen Minglang, Shen Guoqiang was now contemplating: by the time of the second funding round, how much more should the Shen family invest, how much wealth should they throw in?

Youu Tea was developing way too fast.

He had just been too_busy for a few days and didn’t have the time to pay attention, and in the blink of an eye, it had grown to this extent!

Through this news, he also noticed many of Cheng Zhu’s cunning maneuvers.

Such as the co-branding with Momo.

"Co-branding?" he muttered to himself, savoring the word.

After closing the news page, Shen Guoqiang’s gaze lingered on another WeChat Moments post shared by Shen Minglang.

It was an interview with Cheng Zhu by People Weekly.

Shen Guoqiang was becoming more and more interested in this young man named Cheng Zhu.

He put his reading glasses back on, clicked to open it, and started to carefully read through the interview content.

Then, he felt as if he were being indirectly scolded by the young man.

Interviewer: From the inception of Youu Tea to now, there have been many voices either not optimistic or critical. How do you view these?

In Cheng Zhu’s reply, he mentioned that he liked a quote written by Shi Tiesheng.

This sentence, viewed alone, actually served the purpose of self-motivation.

But his Youu Tea was now so successful, so successful that it shook the capital markets and caused a complete upheaval in the tea industry.

Thus, seeing this statement now carries a slightly different flavor.

Doubts?

I don’t care.

He said:

"Regard the doubts of others as dim ghost-lights, and boldly walk your own night path!"

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On the other side, Cheng Zhu was driving alone towards Shanghai with a "small gift" for Hu Yan, unaware that Old Shen had reprimanded Shen Minglang a few days ago and warned them not to be too arrogant.

Of course, even if he had known, he would have remained indifferent and done things his way.

From the beginning, his attitude was to "kidnap" the Shen family into this game.

Investing sixty million, what was that to them?

Uncle Shen, don’t talk too much; just say whether you are investing or not when the second round of funding comes!

As a Reborn, he was confident that Youu Tea would only continue to grow better.

Such a "cash cow," who could resist it?

He was headed to Shanghai at this time because he had an appointment at Pulin Capital the next day.

_Besides, he had some other business matters to handle in Shanghai.

Of course, he was free today.

So, he sent a WeChat message to the slightly plump illustrator at noon, telling her he was coming to Shanghai today.

Hu Yan’s first reaction upon seeing the message was, "Good thing my period cleared up just two days ago!"

She was somewhat relieved.

For the arrival of Daddy Warbucks, the illustrator would undoubtedly prepare the highest level of hospitality.

In the afternoon, she washed her hair and did her makeup at home.

Then, she began cleaning up the place.

She was now living in the apartment Cheng Zhu had rented for her, spending every day painting in front of the massive floor-to-ceiling windows.

In the evenings, she could just lower her head to see the dreamy night scenery of Shanghai.

When Cheng Zhu arrived at the apartment, it was already 7 p.m.

He had left late, plus there had been some traffic congestion, a traffic accident on the highway.

Upon opening the door, he saw the plump Hu Yan he hadn’t seen in a long while.

Today, Hu Yan was wearing a beige sweater on the top and blue jeans on the bottom.

With her characteristically large rear end, which allowed one to identify her by her bottom, coupled with her typical slightly plump figure, the jeans looked extraordinarily stunning on her.

If her legs were together, the area around the crotch would form a distinct Y-shape.

"Boss, have you had dinner?" Hu Yan asked with concern.

"I ate already, had some zongzi from Wufangzhai at a service area on the way," Cheng Zhu replied.

After entering, he took a tour inside the apartment.

Although he had rented the house, many things had been added after the female artist moved in, making it naturally look different; hence, he took a moment to look around.

Upon seeing the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the room, his gaze paused for a moment.

"Um, boss, I was worried you hadn’t eaten dinner, so I made a pizza; would you like to try it?" Hu Yan said.

"Did you make it yourself?"

"Uh, no, it’s a semi-finished product I bought online." She honestly responded.

"Alright, I’ll have a little," Cheng Zhu smiled, sat down at the dining table, and placed his "small gift" beside.

Inside the gift was toys from Persistent Visit’s factory and some legitimate presents.

While he was eating the pizza, Hu Yan went back into the kitchen to cut up a fruit platter.

Watching her retreat, Cheng Zhu thought that jeans really do have their merits most apparent from the back.

The huge rear end made the jeans look bulging, with a perfectly full and round curve.

He could tell that Hu Yan was genuinely trying to entertain him, but she was also somewhat looking for things to do.

Although the two had constantly been chatting online with a boldness that could summon the cyber police, they hadn’t seen each other offline for a long while, and they both knew quite well that they would end up staying the night together, so she was a little embarrassed for now.

Of course, this embarrassment would be only initially.

Just a bit of intimate contact later, and it would vanish immediately.

After slicing the fruit platter, Hu Yan sat down on a chair next to Cheng Zhu.

"Boss, how many days will you stay in Shanghai this time?" she asked.

"Staying two nights," Cheng Zhu said, "Did you spray some perfume?"

Hu Yan heard this and shook her head repeatedly, her cheeks flushing lightly as she said, "No, no, it’s probably the scent of the shampoo and shower gel, I guess."

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(ps: Second update, seeking monthly ticket!)