Back to 1984: I built a chicken farm on a barren mountain.

Because he was stopped by some thugs on the way, it took him a while. By the time Han Laosi arrived at Xuexia's breakfast spot, it was already past breakfast time.

Shen Xiaoxia and her husband were nowhere to be seen at the breakfast stall; only Shen Wanjun was tidying up.

Han Laosi leaned closer and asked Shen Wanjun:

"Hey girl, is Boss Shen here?"

Shen Wanjun already disliked Han Laosi, and seeing that he actually brought the eggs, she was even more reluctant to pay him any attention. Only after Han Laosi asked several times did Shen Wanjun finally speak:

"The boss isn't here; he went home to harvest wheat."

"Did she tell us who would be responsible for receiving the eggs when she left?"

"have no idea."

Do you know where the boss lives?

"I don't know. The boss didn't tell me either. You either have to wait for her to come back or come another day. You stole someone else's business, and you still have the nerve to come here!"

"..."

Han Laosi thought to himself, "This girl really speaks bluntly. The boss's timing for harvesting wheat is quite convenient. Normally, the wheat should have been almost all harvested by now, but there's always a chance that some places were harvested later, so he'll just deliver it to other people first."

When Han Laosi arrived at Zhang's Noodle Shop, he found that the owner was not there, only two young waiters were busy preparing noodles and braised dishes for lunch, and these two waiters knew nothing about the matter.

Han Laosi already sensed something was wrong. When he arrived at Li Ji Lamb Soup, he found that Li Ji Lamb Soup was not open at all!

Not only was the door closed, but there was also a sign hanging at the entrance that read:

"Due to poor management, this store has closed down. Please contact us if you are interested in subletting."

Han Laosi was starting to doubt the world. He turned around and looked at the basket hanging on the bicycle seat. Those were eggs that had been bought with real money. What was going on? What kind of world was this?

Han Laosi rode his bicycle back to the village in a daze, not even knowing how he got back.

When he got home, he was exhausted. He didn't even take off his shoes before lying down on the kang (a heated brick bed) and falling asleep in a daze.

When he woke up, he finally realized that he had been tricked.

Does Chen Shouyi's son really have such great power that he can manipulate him so easily?

Actually, from the day he couldn't buy eggs, Han Laosi had this thought subconsciously, but it only flashed through his mind. After all, this proud millionaire wouldn't admit defeat until the very last moment.

But once it's acknowledged that Chen Wenfeng was the mastermind behind the whole thing, all those strange feelings become reasonable.

It turns out I've been led by the nose by Chen Wenfeng all along...

Private room on the second floor of Zunxi Jiuzhou Hotel.

Chen Wenfeng, Zhou Zhiming, Boss Zhang, Boss Li, Shen Xiaoxia, and Qian Xuebing were sitting around a table drinking tea.

Shen Xiaoxia is a quick talker and never lets the conversation go cold. She said:

"Brother Wenfeng, Wanjun mentioned before that you have connections with the Zunxi Jiuzhou Hotel. I didn't expect you to be so close!"

Chen Wenfeng also liked to joke with Shen Xiaoxia:

"It's all thanks to Boss Shen protecting us!"

Shen Xiaoxia laughed heartily, patted Chen Wenfeng on the shoulder, and said:

"Boss Chen is making fun of me again. I heard that Kyushu Hotel also has steamed buns. Could you ask them if they need any?"

Shen Xiaoxia is definitely a shrewd woman. Her abacus beads even splashed on other people's faces. Boss Zhang and Boss Li couldn't help but admire her.

Looking at Qian Xuebing's steady demeanor, the two of them muttered to themselves, "This old Qian looks so honest and simple, yet he married such a formidable wife."

Hearing Shen Xiaoxia's words, Chen Wenfeng knew that Qian Xuebing was very skilled at making steamed buns, and besides, the Jiuzhou Hotel really didn't have suitable staff for the pastry section, so he stopped joking and said:

"I think Xiaoxia's idea is great. After we finish talking, I'll call Manager Li over and we can discuss this with him."

Shen Xiaoxia was very happy to hear this and said:

"That's great, but can Manager Li make that decision? Do we need to talk to their boss?"

Chen Wenfeng knew Manager Li's capabilities, and Wu Jiajun didn't like to get too involved in management, preferring to focus on the big picture and delegate the small details. He didn't interfere too much with minor collaborations and new products, saying:

"No need, Manager Li is the general manager, he oversees all aspects of the business."

Shen Xiaoxia's eyes crinkled into crescents, and her laughter grew even more hearty.

Fearing that Shen Xiaoxia would go on and on, Boss Zhang said:

"Boss Chen, let's talk about the eggs. We can talk about the steamed buns later."

Boss Li quickly chimed in, saying:

"Yeah, yeah, I'm worried Han Laosi will cause trouble, so I've already put up the 'For Rent' sign. I need to go back and take it down right away!"

Shen Xiaoxia rolled her eyes at Boss Li and said:

"Let's be frank, we all know that people drink mutton soup at night when it's more crowded. But anyway, you really bled, that's very good, keep it up next time."

Fearing that Shen Xiaoxia and Boss Li would start arguing, Chen Wenfeng quickly interjected:

"Alright, everyone's here out of respect for me, Chen Wenfeng. Let me first outline the terms and conditions; what do you all think?"

Shen Xiaoxia, Qian Xuebing, Boss Zhang, and Boss Li all leaned forward unconsciously to listen to Chen Wenfeng's thoughts.

Chen Wenfeng took a sip of tea and said:

"Han Laosi is a shrewd man. He knows when to quit while he's ahead and when to cut his losses. All those eggs he can't sell are a hot potato for him. We've teamed up to take him down this time, and he'll probably figure it out soon."

"Once he figures it out, he'll have to come to me. If he takes the initiative to contact me, he'll be in a passive position. If he continues to distance himself from me, I'll want to take the eggs back. As for the price I'll pay him for the eggs, that's something we need to discuss."

"No matter what the outcome of the negotiations, he will lose about a hundred dollars. I'll keep half of that money and give it to my brothers here, and the other half to you. We can't let this go to waste. From now on, we'll continue our long-term cooperation and follow the old rules."

After listening, Chen Xiaoxia, without waiting for anyone else to express their opinion, said:

"We'll do whatever you say. We don't need our share; we won't lose anything, right, boss!"

Shen Xiaoxia ultimately didn't forget to give her husband face, and Qian Xuebing nodded appropriately.

Shen Xiaoxia's meaning was very clear: she wanted to use Chen Wenfeng's connections to sell steamed buns into the Kyushu Hotel, so of course she had to strongly support Chen Wenfeng in public.

These thoughts, of course, did not escape the notice of the experienced businessmen. Boss Zhang and Boss Li glanced at Qian Xuebing in unison, wondering if this guy was really in charge or just pretending!

Because he had offended Chen Wenfeng before, Boss Li didn't dare to say anything, so he waited for Boss Zhang to speak.

Boss Zhang is a businessman; he doesn't mince words or beat around the bush. He said:

"Boss Chen, we'll do as you say. As for my share, I'm just a small business owner, so I won't stand on ceremony."

Chen Wenfeng liked Boss Zhang's straightforwardness and said:

"No problem! Is Boss Li the same as Boss Zhang?"

Boss Li was more than happy to have said that, so he quickly replied:

"Same as always, same as always!"