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Chapter 355 - 222: Is There Anything That Can Trouble You, Mr. Chen_2

Chapter 355: Chapter 222: Is There Anything That Can Trouble You, Mr. Chen_2

Chen Cheng took a look — Camellia Catering Management Co. Ltd.

Legal representative: Xiao Meier.

"That was pretty quick!" Chen Cheng stood up, patted his butt, "Come on, let’s go inside for some tea."

The two entered Wanbao Hall.

After Chen Cheng boiled the water, he asked, "How have you been recently?"

"It’s the same old, same old."

"I’m asking about you and your wife."

"We’re doing well." Ding Suo chuckled: "Wake up in the morning and breakfast is already made."

"Before leaving for work, I get a hug. When I get home from work, meals, vegetables, all are ready. Even the footbath water is warm, doesn’t scald my feet at all."

Chen Cheng was taken aback upon hearing this, "Blow it out your ass! Do you really think you’re the emperor?"

"Heh heh, my life is pretty comfy."

Ding Suo pulled out a cigarette, lit up, took a satisfying drag, exhaled a puff of smoke, squinted, and said:

"Seriously, only now do I realize what a warm home feels like. When I was alone, I always thought it didn’t matter, but now that I have a wife, I’ve come to realize having a home, having someone by your side who cares for you, is such a blissful thing."

Chen Cheng listened to Ding Suo’s words and felt somewhat emotional.

Although there were increasingly more women in his life, the only one who would do all these things for him was still Xiao Meier.

She didn’t change due to the sudden changes in life but continued to diligently manage the household and take care of Chen Cheng’s daily life, as if nothing had ever happened.

"You really hit the jackpot, marrying such a virtuous wife, you must cherish her in the future!"

Ding Suo smirked a little, "I’m spoiling her like a treasure now!"

"But on the other hand, you’re not too shabby either!"

Chen Cheng: "Do you think there’s a possibility."

"What possibility?"

"That I might be even more comfortable than you?"

Ding Suo cursed jokingly: "Don’t put on a show with me!"

The water boiled, Chen Cheng brewed the tea, handing Ding Suo a cup.

"Let’s talk business," Ding Suo took a sip of tea and asked, "When is your milk tea shop going to open?"

"Pretty soon," Chen Cheng said, "Just waiting for the renovation to complete, equipment to be set up."

"I see you renting out storefronts and setting up a fleet; you have quite a setup!"

Chen Cheng smiled and said: "It’s okay, the initial investment is large, but I’m quite confident in the profits."

"But I have to remind you of something."

"Please go ahead, Ding Suo."

"You now have Wanbao Hall and Camellia, and there is the basketball training camp with Xia Bao. You’re spreading out more and more businesses and definitely hiring more people."

Ding Suo slowly explained: "Contracts for the staff, social insurance, and the accounts for all three locations, you’ll need to hire accountants to file taxes."

"Especially with tax matters, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports can’t be handled sloppily."

Chen Cheng nodded, "I’ve thought of these, I’ve already contacted an accountant and she will come over in a couple of days."

"As for insurance, I’m thinking, for everyone at Wanbao Hall, full coverage." Chen Cheng continued: "For Camellia, purchase the five social insurance and one housing fund for each store manager. The rest are hired as part-timers."

"As for the basketball training camp, I don’t have solid news from Xia Bao’s side yet."

He continued: "He hasn’t shown me the list of coaches or anything, just been to the venue once."

"That’s good," Ding Suo was relieved, "Doing business now isn’t as simple as it used to be, you need to understand all sorts of procedures and regulations clearly, otherwise, it’s easy to run into trouble."

"I know," Chen Cheng said, "I will be careful."

"And,"

Ding Suo continued, "as your business grows bigger and you interact with more people, you’ll meet all kinds. You need to keep your eyes peeled and not get cheated by anyone."

Chen Cheng understood Ding Suo’s point, "Don’t worry, I have a plan."

Ding Suo nodded, took another sip of tea, and said:

"I’ll remind you of something else, in the startup phase, the cash flow is most critical. You must control your costs, plan your finances properly, and avoid blind expansion."

Chen Cheng listened attentively, knowing that Ding Suo spoke from the heart and truly meant well.

Having finally seen some success, this good brother of his definitely didn’t want to see it all come crashing down.

"You don’t have to worry about that."

Ding Suo raised an eyebrow, "Why? Found a backer?"

Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Kind of."

"Kind of?"

"My backer is special. She doesn’t give me money, but she does help me save money."

Ding Suo became even more curious: "There’re backers like that? Tell me more."

"CGG, Wen Shulin."

Ding Zhaohui’s eyes widened in shock, and his mouth formed an "O" shape, unable to utter a word for quite some time.

"You’re pretty impressive, kid!"

After a long while, Ding Zhaohui finally came back to his senses, giving a thumbs-up and saying, "I heard from my father-in-law that you helped her twice, and you’ve already received a return on that so quickly?"

Chen Cheng smiled and did not deny it.

"But," Ding Zhaohui changed the subject, "what do you mean by it saving you money?"

Chen Cheng explained, "All the suppliers for Camellia, she introduced me to them, and they’re all top-notch in the country."

"Do you think that counts as saving money?"

"You really hit the jackpot!"

Chen Cheng responded with a smile, "Actually, I have you to thank for this."

"Thank me?" Ding Zhaohui looked puzzled, "What does this have to do with me?"

"If you hadn’t gotten your marriage certificate with Yuan Yuan, would I have gotten to know your father-in-law, allowing him to lend a hand to Wen Shulin?"

Chen Cheng countered, "So you see, Ding Suo, the greatest achievement of your life is marrying Zhang Yuan!"

"Isn’t that much more satisfying than getting an excellence award?"

Hearing this, Ding Zhaohui burst into hearty laughter, pointed at Chen Cheng, and said, "Are you making fun of me?"

He laughed for a while before becoming serious again, "But honestly,"

"What honest words?"

Ding Zhaohui lowered his voice, "My father-in-law is helping me get a position in the department."

"Get a position?"

"He’s pulling strings to transfer me to the Municipal Food Safety Commission Office."

Ding Zhaohui’s expression was somewhat complex, showing both excitement and some anxiety.

After hearing this, Chen Cheng was happy for him but was also a bit worried, "That’s a great place, but the competition will be fiercer."

Ding Zhaohui nodded, "I know, that’s why I’m hesitant."

"Hesitant about what?"

Chen Cheng asked, "It’s a rare opportunity, you know, many people mix in their whole life and still don’t get the chance you have!"

Ding Zhaohui sighed and said,

"I know, but I’m worried that I’m not capable enough. I haven’t worked with food safety before, and I’m afraid I won’t do well, which might let down his expectations."

Chen Cheng patted his shoulder, encouraging him,

"Don’t worry, you can do it! You’ve accumulated a wealth of experience working at the grassroots level over the years, there’s no question about your ability. Plus, since your father-in-law wants to help you, he’ll definitely provide you with support."

After speaking, he snapped back,

"Wait a minute, Ding Suo!"

"What’s wrong?"

"If you get promoted, wouldn’t your counterpart be me?" Chen Cheng asked.

Ding Zhaohui looked at the smile on Chen Cheng’s face and put on a serious face again, "Hold on! Now that you’re a capitalist, don’t you try to corrupt me, a public servant!"

"Alright, alright," Chen Cheng waved his hand, "is inviting you for tea considered corruption?"

Ding Zhaohui picked up his teacup and took another sip, "Well, that’s true. But speaking of which, the tea in your place is really good."

"How could it not be? This is Iron Buddha tea from Wuyixuan, around seven thousand yuan I guess."

Ding Zhaohui nearly spat out his tea, "How much?"

"Why are you so nervous?" Chen Cheng said with a laugh, "You’re drinking it, not taking it with you."

Saying this, Chen Cheng took out a tin from a short cabinet, "Take this to Uncle Zhang, let the old man try something fresh."

Ding Zhaohui did not hesitate, hefting it and saying, "Alright, I’ll really take it to him."

"That’s what it’s for!" Chen Cheng said with a smile, "You wouldn’t take it for yourself anyway!"

While they were talking, a familiar voice came from the doorway.

"Mr. Chen."

Chen Cheng and Ding Zhaohui looked towards the entrance to see Wen Shulin and Su Liya appearing at the doorway.

Chen Cheng stood up, "Miss Wen, Liya."

"Hello there, Mr. Chen~!"

Su Liya waved her hand with a smile, her demure appearance befitting the temperament she consistently displayed in front of Wen Shulin.

Wen Shulin walked naturally into the store, looking around, "Eh, Xiao Er isn’t here?"

"She hasn’t come back from her driving lesson yet."

Chen Cheng answered, "I didn’t expect you to come so early, didn’t we say in the evening?"