Chapter 108 Chen Yan's Purpose

Follow Chen Yan to see his office.

Today, Chen Yan was dressed in a traditional Chinese Tang suit, which gave him the air of a seasoned Huizhou merchant.

Song Yilin thought that a nouveau riche like Chen Yan, who started his business in a traditional way, would have a fish tank or an antique vase in his office.

There's also a cabinet full of charitable acknowledgments and awards. Chen Yan doesn't seem to have done much public charity work. Where did this come from? Is Chen Yan quietly doing good deeds without seeking recognition?

But I didn't expect it to be in the style of a Chinese Zen room.

It suits his outfit quite well today.

I felt inexplicably at peace as soon as I came in.

"Mr. Chen has very refined taste."

Chen Yan's eyes held a deep, unfathomable look. He smiled, but his eyes remained expressionless: "It seems President Song likes this office of mine. If you like it, this office is yours for the taking."

"A gentleman does not take what others love. Mr. Chen, why did you send me here?"

Chen Yan said frankly, "It's nothing, I just wanted to talk to you and have some tea. This is Pu'er tea that I asked someone to find for me. I bought it from a collector. It smells good, so I wanted to have some with President Song."

Song Yilin took a sip and confirmed that it was indeed Pu'er tea that had been brewing for some years.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen. I'm here today to report on the progress of the store. The store has been completely demolished, and it is expected to be completely demolished within a month. The renovation is expected to take a year."

Chen Yan took a sip of tea and said casually, "President Song, are you dawdling?"

She was just dawdling. Chen Yan himself didn't say he wanted to speed things up, nor did he say when the store would open. As for Song Yilin, she just needed to focus on quality. As long as she didn't ruin her professional reputation, that was fine.

"No, this is my first time working with Mr. Chen, so I don't know his requirements. It's always good to be cautious."

"Okay, then let's proceed according to Mr. Song's schedule. I'm not in a hurry."

It seems Chen Yan really doesn't value that store. Is that 50 million just a joke?

"If Mr. Chen has nothing else, I'll head back now."

"No rush, there's a Binzhou company annual meeting later, let's go together."

She used to enjoy attending these kinds of meetings, but she didn't like going with Chen Yan.

She can go by herself after she gets back to the hotel.

However, I'll have the general manager of the Binzhou store get me an admission ticket later, or I'll go with Wang Qianqian.

"No need, I have things to do at my Binzhou store, I'll head back first."

Chen Yan didn't stop her and let her go.

This isn't like Chen Yan at all. This middle-aged fox, I wonder what tricks he's up to.

After leaving Chen Yan's dock, Song Yilin made a video call to Xu Qingmin and told him about her encounter with Chen Yan.

"Qingmin, what tricks do you think Chen Yan is playing?"

Xu Qingmin pondered for a moment, and it seemed he had an answer in his heart, but he didn't tell Song Yilin.

He simply laughed and said, "With your abilities, he probably wants to poach you."

Song Yilin thought about it and realized that this was more likely; otherwise, who would know what Chen Yan's erratic behavior was all about?

Forget about pursuing her or anything like that. At their age, it's not fashionable to go to such lengths for a woman. Chen Yan has women all over the world; he doesn't need another one.

Therefore, until we know Chen Yan's purpose, let's assume that's his purpose for now.

After hanging up the video call, Song Yilin went to the Binzhou store where Wang Qianqian worked, which sells gasoline-powered vehicles.

Wang Qianqian seemed to know she was coming, and had prepared her favorite fruits well in advance.

Song Yilin stared at the fruit, somewhat lost in thought. Wang Qianqian would never have done something like this before; she was always quite casual with her.

The store was clearly very clean, and the staff were dressed in neat uniforms; the men wore ties and the women wore scarves.

These two items are required by the manufacturer to be worn in 4S stores, but employees usually don't remember to wear them while working. So, it's only during inspections or important checks that all employees are required to wear them.

Normally, only those working in customer service positions wear them.

"Did you prepare this on purpose, or is it within the scope of your administrative duties?"

Wang Qianqian looked at the fruits and snacks, as well as the specially tidied shop environment.

"Yilin, are you afraid I'll become distant from you?"

Song Yilin nodded. She and Wang Qianqian had always been comrades-in-arms, and their relationship didn't need many formalities.

“Yilin, it’s not that I want to distance myself from you, but I can’t be too special. You just punished the second store for failing 5S standards. If I don’t do something after I know you’re coming, wouldn’t that be disrespectful to you? You’re the CEO of Xin’ao Group now. If you come to a store and I don’t give you a proper welcome, where is your CEO’s authority?”

So she liked Wang Qianqian very much. Wang Qianqian spoke her mind and knew how difficult it was for her to be in her position, so she tried her best to help her rise.

She also understands the rules of the workplace. I was worried that she wouldn't be able to handle the people at the Binzhou store, but unexpectedly, she managed to get them all under her thumb in just one month.

She liked Wang Qianqian not only because of sisterly affection, but also because she admired Wang Qianqian's abilities.

"Let's not talk about that. How are you feeling right now? Are you having morning sickness? If you're not feeling well, don't try to tough it out."

"I cherish this child, it's okay."

"Have you made up with Gu Sinan?"

A few days ago, Song Yilin heard Xu Qingmin say that Gu Sinan often traveled to Binzhou City, so she asked him casually.

Wang Qianqian shook her head: "No, he's concerned about my belly, but I'm concerned about myself. I've already told him that I won't marry him, and he'll find out eventually."

Song Yilin couldn't comment on the love-hate relationship between Gu Sinan and Wang Qianqian. Gu Sinan had acted too despicably, and she didn't want Wang Qianqian to forgive him so easily. However, Wang Qianqian had her own principles. She said she wouldn't accept Gu Sinan, so Gu Sinan probably wouldn't have a chance in this lifetime.

Song Yilin took out tickets to the entrepreneurs' annual meeting: "There are tickets to an entrepreneurs' annual meeting tonight, do you want to come?"

Wang Qianqian thought for a moment, looked at her belly, and before Wang Qianqian could speak, Song Yilin said, "You stay home and rest well, I'll go with Xiao Zhang."

Song Yilin returned to the hotel and changed into an evening gown. She didn't prepare the gown knowing she was going to attend such an event; rather, it was a habit she had formed to always carry an evening gown with her, so she could use it on any occasion.

Xiao Zhang doesn't have an evening gown, but as her secretary, it's perfectly fine for her to go in just her work clothes.

As soon as Song Yilin arrived at the venue, she knew why Chen Yan had specifically invited her. He guessed that Song Yilin definitely wanted to attend this annual meeting, and inviting her was just a reminder that there was such an event.

He knew Song Yilin would definitely come.

This is Chen Yan's home turf.

I used to think Chen Yan's home turf was in Jianghai City, but now I see that Chen Yan's territory is in Binzhou.

It seems that today's annual meeting is Chen Yan's ultimate goal.

Since she was already there, Song Yilin decided to meet Chen Yan head-on. She took a glass of wine and stepped forward to toast Chen Yan: "Mr. Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you here again."

At that moment, Xu Qingmin had just gotten off the plane and rushed to the airport immediately after hanging up with Song Yilin.

He knew what Chen Yan's purpose was.

So he has to come today.