Construction site canteen
The workers had even heard about the smear campaign against their stinky tofu business.
This was somewhat unexpected for Zhou Chen.
Listening to the comforting words from his fellow workers, Zhou Chen smiled and said that he would not be defeated by the smear campaign and would continue to run the stinky tofu business.
After lunch, Xu Laoqi called Zhou Chen aside and asked if he had offended anyone, suggesting that they could start by looking into that area.
Zhou Chen knew that he hadn't offended anyone; if anyone had a grudge against him, it was those three ingrates.
These past few days, the three ingrates have been very quiet, not showing off or strutting around in front of him.
He didn't believe that the three of them were unaware of the rumors about their stinky tofu business. If they knew, their silence was clearly suspicious.
It's highly likely that he's one of the three people spreading rumors.
Even two or three.
Zhou Chen didn't care about this, especially since he already had an ace up his sleeve after the interview.
“Xiao Zhou, it’s not that I’m being malicious, but this matter might have been orchestrated by your three siblings. You must not be careless.”
"A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment. Now that you've separated from the three of them, given how callous they were before, it's not impossible that they'd ruin your business now."
Xu Laoqi shared his guess, concluding that it was related to the three ungrateful wretches, which coincided with Zhou Chen's thoughts.
“Master, I have made a judgment in my heart. Whether the mastermind is those three or someone else, they are destined to be disappointed if they try to make me close down by smearing me. Smearing me will only make me stronger.”
Zhou Chen gave Xu Laoqi a reassuring look.
Seeing this, Xu Laoqi nodded.
"Xiao Zhou, I thank you on behalf of Da Long for your kindness."
Without continuing the previous topic, Xu Laoqi looked at Zhou Chen with a sense of gratitude and relief in his eyes.
He heard from Xu Dalong that he was currently taking his driver's license test so that he could drive in the future and master driving skills. In addition, Zhou Chen also asked Xu Dalong to learn management knowledge, and even Sun Liancheng's daughter, Sun Wanying, was invited to serve as their management teacher.
It's obvious that Zhou Chen has made life plans for Xu Dalong, something even his uncle would find difficult to do.
Why Zhou Chen was so good to Xu Dalong was something Xu Laoqi knew all too well; it was simply a way of returning the favor to his master.
This young man, who knew how to be grateful and was polite to everyone, finally built up his own small business, only to have it ruined by slanderous rumors spread by malicious people.
This is so unfair! People who do bad things behind people's backs should be punished by heaven.
“Master, this is what I should do. Dalong has worked hard with me from scratch and has been my right-hand man. Of course I want to make him even better. In the future, when I have the ability, I will make Dalong even better.”
Zhou Chen smiled.
“Xiao Zhou, your master knows that you have had a tough journey. While you are good to Da Long, you also need to be good to yourself.”
"This is exactly what I wanted to see."
Xu Laoqi sighed again.
Feeling Xu Laoqi's concern, Zhou Chen was moved and nodded silently.
"Brother Zhou, Secretary Li is looking for you."
Just then, a fellow worker ran over. Hearing that Secretary Li was looking for him, he figured Sun Liancheng probably knew he was there and wanted to call him over for a chat.
Could it be that Sun Liancheng found out that Sun Wanying was teaching him management skills?
Zhou Chen didn't really want to go. If it was about this matter, it would be quite awkward. Sun Wanying was Sun Liancheng's daughter, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a rich heiress. In the end, she was wasting her time on him. If he were Sun Liancheng, he definitely wouldn't be happy to know about this.
but,
Zhou Chen knew that some things couldn't be avoided; whether you faced them head-on or not, you'd still get hurt.
Even if you don't go today, you'll eventually have to go tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or the day after that.
After saying goodbye to his master Xu Laoqi, Zhou Chen followed Secretary Li to Sun Liancheng's office under the gossipy gazes of his fellow workers.
When Zhou Chen arrived at the office, he didn't see Sun Wanying, only Sun Liancheng.
I initially thought Sun Liancheng had deliberately sent Sun Wanying away so he could confront me and demand answers about making Sun Wanying attend tutoring sessions.
But in the very next second,
Sun Liancheng's expressionless face suddenly filled with a smile.
"Xiao Zhou, please sit down, please sit down!"
Sun Liancheng's sudden politeness left Zhou Chen completely bewildered. Had something good happened?
Sun Liancheng surprisingly did not hold him accountable.
Just as Zhou Chen was wondering what was going on, Sun Liancheng revealed the reason why he had called Zhou Chen over and was in such a good mood.
It turns out that Zhou Chen had previously advised Sun Liancheng to buy Tencent stock, which has recently seen a continuous surge.
Since holding the shares, Sun Liancheng has made a considerable amount of money through Tencent's stock offerings. Although it's not as much as he made from buying Heng Hai shares before, it's still a substantial sum.
Most importantly, Sun Liancheng shared his suggestion to buy Tencent stock with his superiors who were optimistic about him. The superiors made money from it and praised him highly, valuing him even more. They have already recommended to the board of directors that he be transferred to the head office to take on greater responsibilities.
This was undoubtedly great news for Sun Liancheng. He had previously suffered from a lack of connections and thought that his current position was the end of his career. However, by believing Zhou Chen's words, he gained the attention of this leader and was now highly valued and personally promoted. This immense wealth and honor had finally come into Sun Liancheng's hands.
Sun Liancheng naturally attributed some of the credit to Zhou Chen.
"You predicted it right again, kid. The stock of Tencent is getting better and better. I'm reaping the benefits from your prediction."
It wasn't about Sun Wanying, which relieved Zhou Chen. To be honest, he hadn't been paying attention to the stock performance of Tencent, because he was a long-term investor and not speculating. After all, Tencent's stock would only get better and better in the future, with few downturns. Even if it did fall, it would be a normal market phenomenon, so there was no need to worry.
"Mr. Sun, you flatter me. I was just making a suggestion. Whether to buy or how much to buy is your decision. So, the money you make is earned through your own abilities."
Zhou Chen did not take credit. As he said, he only offered suggestions. Whether or not one could take advantage of those suggestions depended entirely on the individual. If Sun Liancheng did not trust him, then he would not have made money from this stock price increase.
If there is a loss, Sun Liancheng will have to bear the responsibility himself.
"I called you here today to ask for your opinion on Tencent stock. Is it a good idea to increase your holdings? Do you think it will continue to rise?"
This was a question posed by the leader above, and Sun Liancheng couldn't give a precise answer, so he could only seek it from Zhou Chen.
"Mr. Sun, just as I said the first time, Tencent stock is worth holding for the long term."
"Of course, if you want to take your profits and buy other stocks, I have no objection, but the risk will be much greater, and it will depend entirely on your personal judgment."
Zhou Chen emphasized.
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