Chapter 250: Chatting at the Airport
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The next morning, Zhou Chao got up early!
Lin Wu looked at Zhou Chao, who had just opened the bedroom door and walked out. He glanced at the time; it was not even 8 o’clock yet. With a surprised expression, he said, “Boss, why are you up so early today? Don’t you want to sleep a little longer?”
Upon hearing Lin Wu’s words, Zhou Chao’s originally smiling face suddenly froze.
“Oh, so in your heart, I’m just a lazy cat, huh? Be careful, next time I’ll deduct your salary!”
Lin Wu smiled awkwardly at the remark.
“All right, are we all packed?”
“Yeah, everything’s packed.” Lin Wu pulled out a large and a small suitcase from the side.
“Then let’s go!” Zhou Chao took his small suitcase and headed outside.
A Rolls-Royce had been waiting at the hotel entrance for a while.
“You arranged this?” Zhou Chao looked at Lin Wu, puzzled, as he placed his suitcase in the Rolls-Royce.
“It’s from the hotel! 1 called Yang Jia yesterday and told her that you were returning to Shanghai today, so she arranged it!” Lin Wu scratched his head and explained the situation.
“Okay, let’s get in! No need for such arrangements next time!” Lin Wu quickly opened the passenger door and got in.
The driver saw that both of them had gotten into the car, so he started driving towards the airport.
“Ding ding ding!” Zhou Chao, who had been resting with his eyes closed, was awakened by the ringing of his phone in his pocket.
He took out his phone and answered the call without checking the caller ID.
“Boss, what’s up?”
“Are you returning to Modu today?” Li Yang’s cheerful voice came through the phone.
“Yeah, I’m already on my way to the airport.”
“Okay, wait for us at the airport. We’re also heading back. By the way, did the school call you?”
“No, the school hasn’t called me. Is there something wrong?” Zhou Chao furrowed his brow when he heard Li Yang’s words.
“The school called and said they want me to come back for an alumni meeting. There might be a discussion or a networking event of some sort.”
Upon hearing Li Yang’s words, Zhou Chao probably understood what was going on.
“Come on, big bro, are you comparing me to you? You’re the heir to the prestigious Li Group in Modu. The school definitely remembers you. Unlike me, someone with no family backing. Why would the school call me?”
As soon as Li Yang heard Zhou Chao’s words, his tone instantly became more animated. “You’re talking nonsense! Do you really have no backing? You’re just being modest! My dad told me that your current net worth could easily match several Li Groups. Stop pretending! You’re just an old fox trying to make fun of me, aren’t you?”
“Hahaha, big bro! Let’s not dwell on that for now. We’ll talk more when we meet later.” Zhou Chao couldn’t continue the conversation, and he could already imagine how his boss on the other end of the phone must be reacting.
“Speaking of which, are you alone or with someone else?”
“It’s just me and Lin Wu, why do you ask?”
“No worries, I’ll go ahead and book the tickets for you!” Zhou Chao initially wondered how his big brother knew about Lin Wu’s information, but then he remembered that he had shared Lin Wu’s details with his big brother before Lin Wu became his bodyguard.
“Okay, we’ll talk more when we meet later.” Zhou Chao hung up the phone, a smile forming on his face.
“Boss, what’s making you so happy?” Lin Wu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, looked at Zhou Chao, who had just finished the call, and asked curiously.
“It’s nothing. We don’t need to buy the plane tickets; big bro has already arranged it.”
“Got it.” The car fell into silence again.
After about an hour or so, the Rolls-Royce smoothly pulled up at the airport entrance. Zhou Chao checked the location sent by Li Yang on his phone and, along with Lin Wu, entered the airport.
Following the signs inside the airport, it took them about ten minutes to locate Li Yang in a cafe, where he was sipping coffee and playing with his phone.
“Big bro, why is it just the two of you? Where’s Uncle Li? Has he already gone back?” Zhou Chao looked around, only seeing Li Yang and his bodyguard.
“Don’t bother looking. My old man isn’t here. It’s all thanks to you inviting a guest that got such an irresistible charm. He abandoned me!” Zhou Chao instantly understood what had happened.
Li Youdao had managed to form connections with Ma Huateng and Qin Qingchun, partly due to Zhou Chao’s introduction. However, Zhou Chao harbored no ill feelings about it. After all, Li Youdao was part of their circle, and Zhou Chao didn’t object if Li Youdao could collaborate with Tencent and Sany Group.
Without much thought, Zhou Chao replied, “Then you should enjoy your time here for a few more days. It’s rare to have some free time to hang out.”
“You think I don’t want to! But my old man abandoned me, and the company needs someone to take responsibility. I have to go back and oversee things. It’s not like everyone can be a hands-off manager like you!”
Seeing the complaints on Li Yang’s face and his wistful gaze, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but avert his gaze, pretending not to have noticed.
“Second bro, you can’t pretend you didn’t see that! Think of a way to rescue me from this misery!”
“I can’t do anything about it either! After all, family businesses like yours need personal responsibility. By the way, you mentioned that the school called you to attend the alumni meeting. When is it?”
“The day after tomorrow! Do you want to come along and take a look? If the school counselor discovers that among their students, there’s a prominent business mogul who holds a significant position in our country, I’m curious to see their reaction!” Li Yang couldn’t help but imagine the shocked expression on the faces of the school leaders when they found out about Zhou Chao’s identity, and a mischievous grin appeared on his face.
“Big bro, you have a really lecherous smile!” Zhou Chao could tell from Li Yang’s expression what his big bro was fantasizing about.
“You little rascal! You’re the one who’s lecherous!” Li Yang’s previously joyful mood was instantly extinguished.
“Do you want to come with me?”
“Yes, definitely! 1 originally planned to visit the school this time when 1 returned to Modu. After all, as one of the top engineering universities in the country, there are plenty of tech talents. I intend to recruit some graduate students, master’s candidates, and the like!”
“You have quite a plan! I’m afraid that if you actually manage to recruit them, the school’s leaders will be cursing you behind your back!”
“How could that be? The school leaders are quite nice!” Zhou Chao burst into laughter when he said this.
“You’ve practically poached all the talents, and they should be thanking you? You should be thanking them for not badmouthing you behind your back.”
“But 1 haven’t made any moves yet! The situation hasn’t even started, so whether it succeeds or not is still uncertain!” Zhou Chao tried to temper his expectations.
“To be honest, when you go to the school and casually reveal a glimpse of your resources, those graduate students, master’s candidates, and even PhDs and professors will be eager to join your company!”
“We’ll see when the time comes. Let’s wait until I visit the school.”
“Yeah, that’s a good idea.”
Just as the two were about to continue their conversation, the airport announced the boarding for the flight to Modu!
The four of them began to make their way towards the boarding gate, dragging their luggage..
Chapter 250: Chatting at the Airport
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The next morning, Zhou Chao got up early!
Lin Wu looked at Zhou Chao, who had just opened the bedroom door and walked out. He glanced at the time; it was not even 8 o’clock yet. With a surprised expression, he said, “Boss, why are you up so early today? Don’t you want to sleep a little longer?”
Upon hearing Lin Wu’s words, Zhou Chao’s originally smiling face suddenly froze.
“Oh, so in your heart, I’m just a lazy cat, huh? Be careful, next time I’ll deduct your salary!”
Lin Wu smiled awkwardly at the remark.
“All right, are we all packed?”
“Yeah, everything’s packed.” Lin Wu pulled out a large and a small suitcase from the side.
“Then let’s go!” Zhou Chao took his small suitcase and headed outside.
A Rolls-Royce had been waiting at the hotel entrance for a while.
“You arranged this?” Zhou Chao looked at Lin Wu, puzzled, as he placed his suitcase in the Rolls-Royce.
“It’s from the hotel! 1 called Yang Jia yesterday and told her that you were returning to Shanghai today, so she arranged it!” Lin Wu scratched his head and explained the situation.
“Okay, let’s get in! No need for such arrangements next time!” Lin Wu quickly opened the passenger door and got in.
The driver saw that both of them had gotten into the car, so he started driving towards the airport.
“Ding ding ding!” Zhou Chao, who had been resting with his eyes closed, was awakened by the ringing of his phone in his pocket.
He took out his phone and answered the call without checking the caller ID.
“Boss, what’s up?”
“Are you returning to Modu today?” Li Yang’s cheerful voice came through the phone.
“Yeah, I’m already on my way to the airport.”
“Okay, wait for us at the airport. We’re also heading back. By the way, did the school call you?”
“No, the school hasn’t called me. Is there something wrong?” Zhou Chao furrowed his brow when he heard Li Yang’s words.
“The school called and said they want me to come back for an alumni meeting. There might be a discussion or a networking event of some sort.”
Upon hearing Li Yang’s words, Zhou Chao probably understood what was going on.
“Come on, big bro, are you comparing me to you? You’re the heir to the prestigious Li Group in Modu. The school definitely remembers you. Unlike me, someone with no family backing. Why would the school call me?”
As soon as Li Yang heard Zhou Chao’s words, his tone instantly became more animated. “You’re talking nonsense! Do you really have no backing? You’re just being modest! My dad told me that your current net worth could easily match several Li Groups. Stop pretending! You’re just an old fox trying to make fun of me, aren’t you?”
“Hahaha, big bro! Let’s not dwell on that for now. We’ll talk more when we meet later.” Zhou Chao couldn’t continue the conversation, and he could already imagine how his boss on the other end of the phone must be reacting.
“Speaking of which, are you alone or with someone else?”
“It’s just me and Lin Wu, why do you ask?”
“No worries, I’ll go ahead and book the tickets for you!” Zhou Chao initially wondered how his big brother knew about Lin Wu’s information, but then he remembered that he had shared Lin Wu’s details with his big brother before Lin Wu became his bodyguard.
“Okay, we’ll talk more when we meet later.” Zhou Chao hung up the phone, a smile forming on his face.
“Boss, what’s making you so happy?” Lin Wu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, looked at Zhou Chao, who had just finished the call, and asked curiously.
“It’s nothing. We don’t need to buy the plane tickets; big bro has already arranged it.”
“Got it.” The car fell into silence again.
After about an hour or so, the Rolls-Royce smoothly pulled up at the airport entrance. Zhou Chao checked the location sent by Li Yang on his phone and, along with Lin Wu, entered the airport.
Following the signs inside the airport, it took them about ten minutes to locate Li Yang in a cafe, where he was sipping coffee and playing with his phone.
“Big bro, why is it just the two of you? Where’s Uncle Li? Has he already gone back?” Zhou Chao looked around, only seeing Li Yang and his bodyguard.
“Don’t bother looking. My old man isn’t here. It’s all thanks to you inviting a guest that got such an irresistible charm. He abandoned me!” Zhou Chao instantly understood what had happened.
Li Youdao had managed to form connections with Ma Huateng and Qin Qingchun, partly due to Zhou Chao’s introduction. However, Zhou Chao harbored no ill feelings about it. After all, Li Youdao was part of their circle, and Zhou Chao didn’t object if Li Youdao could collaborate with Tencent and Sany Group.
Without much thought, Zhou Chao replied, “Then you should enjoy your time here for a few more days. It’s rare to have some free time to hang out.”
“You think I don’t want to! But my old man abandoned me, and the company needs someone to take responsibility. I have to go back and oversee things. It’s not like everyone can be a hands-off manager like you!”
Seeing the complaints on Li Yang’s face and his wistful gaze, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but avert his gaze, pretending not to have noticed.
“Second bro, you can’t pretend you didn’t see that! Think of a way to rescue me from this misery!”
“I can’t do anything about it either! After all, family businesses like yours need personal responsibility. By the way, you mentioned that the school called you to attend the alumni meeting. When is it?”
“The day after tomorrow! Do you want to come along and take a look? If the school counselor discovers that among their students, there’s a prominent business mogul who holds a significant position in our country, I’m curious to see their reaction!” Li Yang couldn’t help but imagine the shocked expression on the faces of the school leaders when they found out about Zhou Chao’s identity, and a mischievous grin appeared on his face.
“Big bro, you have a really lecherous smile!” Zhou Chao could tell from Li Yang’s expression what his big bro was fantasizing about.
“You little rascal! You’re the one who’s lecherous!” Li Yang’s previously joyful mood was instantly extinguished.
“Do you want to come with me?”
“Yes, definitely! 1 originally planned to visit the school this time when 1 returned to Modu. After all, as one of the top engineering universities in the country, there are plenty of tech talents. I intend to recruit some graduate students, master’s candidates, and the like!”
“You have quite a plan! I’m afraid that if you actually manage to recruit them, the school’s leaders will be cursing you behind your back!”
“How could that be? The school leaders are quite nice!” Zhou Chao burst into laughter when he said this.
“You’ve practically poached all the talents, and they should be thanking you? You should be thanking them for not badmouthing you behind your back.”
“But 1 haven’t made any moves yet! The situation hasn’t even started, so whether it succeeds or not is still uncertain!” Zhou Chao tried to temper his expectations.
“To be honest, when you go to the school and casually reveal a glimpse of your resources, those graduate students, master’s candidates, and even PhDs and professors will be eager to join your company!”
“We’ll see when the time comes. Let’s wait until I visit the school.”
“Yeah, that’s a good idea.”
Just as the two were about to continue their conversation, the airport announced the boarding for the flight to Modu!
The four of them began to make their way towards the boarding gate, dragging their luggage..
