Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

"Big Brother (Boss)!"

Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen approached and bowed slightly respectfully, calling out in unison.

Su Chen looked at the two of them with a half-smile, which made Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen's hearts tighten. They felt an inexplicable pressure coming down on them. It took six or seven seconds before they heard Su Chen give a soft "hmm", and then the two of them felt their bodies relax.

He pointed to the long sofa next to him, gesturing, "Sit down and let's talk!"

Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen sat down as instructed, their backs ramrod straight, their hands neatly placed on their knees, as if they were waiting for a superior to give them a speech.

Seeing their expressions, Su Chen couldn't help but smile and said with a light laugh, "Relax, why are you so nervous!"

Hearing this, Su Yan's originally straight back relaxed slightly, and even his buttocks, which were only sitting on one-third of the sofa, moved further into the sofa, making him appear much more relaxed.

Bai Xiangwen, however, dared not change his mind in the slightest. Although his boss had told him to relax, as a subordinate, if he took his boss's words seriously, he would have no future in the industry.

Su Chen's gaze lingered on Bai Xiangwen's tense body for a moment, his smile seeming to deepen, yet carrying an indescribable air of authority.

Su Chen was quite satisfied with Bai Xiangwen's reaction. At least Bai Xiangwen was perceptive in making himself clear and did not forget his place because of Su Yan.

Seeing that Bai Xiangwen's performance was not bad, he spoke again:

"Xiang Wen..." Su Chen's voice was calm, but it made Bai Xiang Wen's back straighten even more subconsciously. "This isn't some dragon's den or tiger's lair, relax."

"Yes, boss!" This time, Bai Xiangwen finally reacted a little. His straight back relaxed slightly, and he stopped halfway into the sofa. Even the hands on his knees were slightly pulled back. He didn't look as serious as before.

When his gaze inadvertently fell upon a black object on the table that looked like a cell phone, he shuddered. He instantly recognized what the black cell phone-like object was.

He immediately exclaimed in his mind, "What's going on? How does the boss have an encrypted communicator? And judging from the appearance, it's one we made ourselves."

The reason for this statement is that Bai Xiangwen saw a small but exceptionally bright red five-pointed star on the fuselage.

The reason Bai Xiangwen could recognize it at a glance was that he also had a similar item, except his was a civilian-use one.

As for how he acquired it, it comes down to the livestock farms he took over in Qiqihar. The Engels cattle raised there were all free-range. The farms were already large, making inspections particularly troublesome. So Bai Xiangwen came up with a solution: to use satellites for observation.

Why did they come up with such a bizarre idea? It all comes down to Mr. Yang from Changlong. During a tea chat, I learned from Mr. Yang that there was a private company in their area that focused on satellites and had built a satellite constellation specifically for serving agriculture, with a resolution that could reach sub-meter level.

Afterwards, Bai Xiangwen immediately contacted the satellite company. After some negotiation, they reached an agreement. In addition to installing the corresponding monitoring equipment, they also provided Bai Xiangwen with a communicator that could connect to commercial satellites at any time to observe the situation of the ranch.

To this end, he specifically talked to the other company's staff to learn about the application of the communicator and also learned from them the difference between civilian and military use.

This is why Bai Xiangwen was so shocked when he saw the encrypted communicator on the table.

Military communication device, huh? Anyone can just take that? Nobody is qualified to have one unless they're at a certain level. You know, with this thing, you can call in official satellites at any time. How much power would that require?

Now that my boss owns one and has it casually placed on the table, what does that mean?
This shows that their boss can reach that unattainable "sky" with just a wave of his hand!
In that instant, the boss Su Chen, who had been gradually becoming clearer in his mind, was shrouded in a thick veil of mist, becoming even more mysterious.

Su Chen also noticed the change in Bai Xiangwen's expression. He hadn't expected Bai Xiangwen to know about the encrypted communicator, but that was fine, it saved him the trouble of trying to figure it out.

Su Chen tapped his fingers lightly on the smooth mahogany armrest, producing a soft "thump-thump-thump," which sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet environment, as if each tap precisely matched the heartbeats of Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen.

"You two came here together, it seems you've already made your plans?" Su Chen abruptly stopped what he was doing and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Su Yan seemed to be ignited, almost jumping up from the sofa with excitement. His face lit up as he replied, "Yes, big brother! President Bai and I have already come up with a preliminary plan! President Bai is very experienced and has given us many valuable suggestions. Currently, there are only some details left to polish. Soon... we will be able to take the first step in expanding our business!"

Su Yan spoke quickly, her words filled with anticipation for the future and recognition of Bai Xiangwen's abilities.

Bai Xiangwen, standing to the side, took a deep breath, suppressing his inner shock. His voice carried a barely perceptible urgency and unprecedented respect, "President Su, you flatter me! This preliminary plan is all thanks to the outline you provided. I only added some preliminary thoughts on the implementation!"

He dared not take all the credit. The boss had already given the direction for the future through Su Yan's words. If he couldn't fill in the gaps and corners, he, who was chosen to play a supporting role, would probably be out!
"Who said that? If it weren't for you, Mr. Bai, I'd still be completely clueless!" Su Yan immediately retorted, his tone incredibly sincere. "Brother, do you know that Mr. Bai's analysis of human nature is incredibly insightful, giving me a completely new understanding of those business owners!"

"Furthermore, his experience in resource integration and channel development has truly broadened my horizons! Mr. Bai has considered many details that I hadn't thought of!"

These words made Bai Xiangwen's heart pound. He thought to himself, "I can't possibly take on such a huge credit! Mr. Su, please don't put me on the spot!"

Just as Bai Xiangwen was about to say something to highlight Su Yan's abilities, Su Chen's voice rang out first, "Hmm~ It seems you've learned a lot today. From now on, follow Xiangwen closely and learn from him. If there's anything you don't understand or can't do, just ask. You'll learn even more by combining theory with practice!"

"Don't worry, big brother, I will definitely study hard!" Su Yan did not resist this; on the contrary, he was full of anticipation. He also wanted to become a big shot like his big brother.

Having said all that, Bai Xiangwen understood that his boss was putting him in a difficult position, so he immediately patted his chest and said, "Mr. Su, you're too modest. We'll learn from each other and make progress together in the future!"

Seeing this, Su Chen smiled and nodded in satisfaction, but he also reminded them: "Remember, don't limit your vision to one place. Once you have accumulated a certain number of connections, you can use these connections to expand your businesses. It doesn't matter how much money you make, the most important thing is to have a strong network of connections in every industry!"

To put it bluntly, it's like that legendary figure from Northeast China who, after crossing the Shanhaiguan Pass, went to find…

Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen exchanged a glance, both seeing the high spirits in each other's eyes. They immediately stood up and said in unison, "Please rest assured, boss, we will do our best to deliver a satisfactory result!" "Very good!" Su Chen didn't react much to their excitement, but simply smiled and nodded at them.

Even so, it was a great encouragement to Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen.

"Don't stand there, sit down. Now that we've finished discussing business, let's talk about something else!" Su Chen pressed his right hand down, gesturing for the two to sit down. He then leaned back on the sofa, his posture becoming relaxed again, as if the previous oppressive feeling was just an illusion.

Seeing Su Chen's lazy demeanor, Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen were no longer as serious as before after sitting down, but they were not completely relaxed either.

"Xiang Wen!"

Bai Xiangwen had just sat down and was wondering what his boss wanted to talk to them about when he heard Su Chen's lazy voice calling him. Startled, he quickly replied, "Boss, what can I do for you?"

"I just wanted to ask if there are any private enterprises in Northeast China that have made achievements in the field of satellites?" Su Chen asked slowly and deliberately.

He hadn't forgotten that when he chatted with Grandpa Xiao in the capital, Grandpa Xiao had mentioned that there were satellite companies in the Northeast that could meet his needs. He figured that Bai Xiangwen had been here for so long, he must have heard of them.

Bai Xiangwen was somewhat confused when Su Chen asked the question. Why would the boss ask such a question? Could it be because the boss noticed the change in his expression when he saw the encrypted communicator on the table and deduced that he knew someone in the satellite industry?

For a moment, Bai Xiangwen couldn't figure it out either, so he simply stopped thinking about it and immediately replied, "Boss, I do know a company that deals with satellites. Their satellite technology is extremely advanced; they can be considered one of the best among private enterprises. By the way... this company is also a private military enterprise!"

"Military industry?" Su Chen frowned slightly. He had initially shown some interest when he heard it was a private enterprise, thinking he could acquire it for his own use. But if it was a military enterprise, that thought vanished instantly.

It's not that Su Chen is afraid to make acquisitions, but he finds it too troublesome. Any company associated with military industry, even if it's a private enterprise, has various universities, research institutes, and even state-owned enterprise shareholders involved behind it. Acquiring such companies is extremely troublesome, and it would probably take a year or two to reach an agreement.

But Su Chen quickly realized that something as strategic as a satellite could not possibly be entirely privately owned. Who knew if the satellite you launched might be carrying some kind of "treasure trove"?

"Boss..." Bai Xiangwen saw Su Chen's brows furrow and subconsciously felt that he had said something wrong.

"It's nothing! I was just being nosy!" Su Chen waved his hand calmly, his expression returning to normal, but he had lost interest in chatting.

He then changed the subject, saying, "Is there anything else? If not, go and discuss the specific details. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you'll have to solve them yourselves. If you can't solve them..."

After a pause, Su Chen thought for a moment before continuing, "You can call Pei Rang for help, but... you only have one chance!"

Hearing this, Su Yan felt slightly disappointed. After all, in his opinion, without his elder brother's help, the difficulty of realizing his plan for the Pan-Northeast Alliance would increase dramatically.

Bai Xiangwen, however, was quite different. He showed excitement on his face. He never expected that his boss would give them such a powerful trump card. If handled well, it could save them countless troubles.

Bai Xiangwen quickly noticed the disappointment on Su Yan's face and immediately understood what was going on. He then whispered something to Su Yan in his ear.

Su Chen pretended not to see it, because he knew that Su Yan still had a lot to learn and a long way to go. With Bai Xiangwen by his side, he could only let Su Yan learn by doing.

Soon, a smile appeared on Su Yan's face. He understood that as the eldest brother, Su Yan could lend him a hand, but if he needed to lend him a hand... then what would Su Yan need to do? He could just arrange for his subordinates to do it.

"Understood, boss!" the two replied in unison, their voices filled with determination.

Su Chen didn't reply, but calmly waved his hand, then lazily lay back on the sofa, casually picking up his phone.

Su Yan and Bai Xiangwen immediately stood up, bowed slightly again, and then quietly and quickly left the suite.

Only after stepping outside and gently closing the door did the two of them simultaneously let out a long sigh of relief, feeling much lighter as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, their faces beaming with smiles and anticipation.

……

As evening falls, the sun sets in the west!
The setting sun cast its golden light upon the Songhua River, making the entire river appear exceptionally dazzling.

"Sir, it's getting late. Would you like to go out for dinner, or have the hotel make the arrangements?" Chen Fei walked up to Su Chen, who was standing by the window admiring the view outside, and asked softly.

"Let the hotel arrange it." Su Chen made the decision without even thinking. As a five-star hotel, how could the Ritz-Carlton's kitchen be bad?

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei nodded and was about to take out his phone to contact Sasha, the butler in the presidential suite, when the encrypted communicator on the table suddenly rang.

This left Chen Fei somewhat bewildered, and even Su Chen's eyes flashed with surprise.

But Chen Fei quickly came to his senses, rushed to the sofa area, picked up the encrypted communicator, and returned to Su Chen's side, respectfully handing it to him.

When Su Chen took the communicator, he was still wondering who was calling. Only a handful of people knew his number. Could it be that Raymond had some new intelligence?

When Su Chen saw the caller ID on the screen, he subconsciously hummed in response, his eyes full of questions, but he still quickly answered the phone. (End of Chapter)