Compared to Wu Qingli's shock, Chen Zhe was much calmer.
"I feel somewhat guilty about your house situation, so this is kind of compensation."
Wu Qingli rejected the agreement.
“I can’t accept it. Strictly speaking, that matter has nothing to do with you. It was that bastard Tian Dongqiang who did something inhuman.”
To stand up for his mistress, he lost his house; I've never seen anyone so stupid.
"You should still accept it. Tian Dongqiang probably doesn't have much money left to give you. Fighting him in court will definitely be exhausting. Our supermarket will definitely do well in the future, and this is a guarantee for you. You will also need to invest in raising your son in the future."
Upon hearing this, Wu Qingli's eyes reddened. She stared blankly at Chen Zhe for a full two minutes without saying a word.
"How could you be so stupid? It's my business to raise my son. Besides... I'm not unemployed. And besides, that bastard Tian Dongqiang cheated on you. Is it reasonable for you to raise his son for him?"
Chen Zhe shrugged. "I know you have a salary, but people always strive for better things. After your divorce from Tian Dongqiang, the burden of raising your son fell on your shoulders. Don't you want to give your son better conditions?"
Wu Qingli hesitated. Chen Zhe was right. Without that bastard Tian Dongxiang, it would be difficult for her to provide him with a good life while raising the child on her own.
"Tian Dongqiang's affair with me is between him and me. Besides, we have a relationship that goes beyond friendship. Just consider this a gift from me."
Wu Qingli blushed; "I...we're so far apart in age, there's no way we can have a future together..."
Chen Zhe rolled his eyes inwardly.
[Who cares about a future with you? I just want you to accept me; I need more friends...]
"Let's not talk about the outcome. Do you expect me to get something for nothing? If so, then I'll take it back..."
"Hey! Wait a minute!"
Perhaps the word "freebie" struck a nerve with Wu Qingli, because she immediately took back the agreement that had been pushed out.
"Who said I don't want it? So what if I do want it? I wouldn't even take it if it were free. Do you think I'm stupid?"
Seeing that she accepted it, Chen Zhe smiled slightly; "Alright, I'll head back now. Call me if anything comes up."
I just opened the door and haven't even gone out yet.
Wu Qingli chased after him from the bedroom.
At this moment, the way she looked at Chen Zhe was different; it was the way a woman looks at her man.
She tucked her hair behind her ear, crossed her right arm over her left, and said somewhat shyly, "Thank you!"
Chen Zhe nodded, then turned and left.
The reason he gave 5% of the shares to Wu Qingli was certainly not because of feelings or other issues.
Their supermarket is located very close to Tunghai University, and the amount of sports equipment and school supplies that Tunghai University needs to purchase each year is a considerable sum.
Wu Qingli is a professor there.
What will she do when she owns 5% of her supermarket?
There's no doubt that she'll do everything she can to bring all that business to the supermarket.
If Chen Zhe doesn't give her the 5% stake and directly asks her to introduce business to him, she might agree, but she won't do it wholeheartedly.
Now we have this 5% stake.
Given the difficulties she is currently facing in raising her child alone, Wu Qingli will definitely try her best to secure those business opportunities.
Chen Zhe had already inquired and found that Wu Qingli was quite influential at Tunghai University. She had a lot of influence, and with Luo Guifang being a member of the university's board of directors, he was certain that he could monopolize these businesses at Tunghai University.
This is one point.
Another point is that Wu Qingli is a highly educated intellectual, and her students are all talented individuals. Isn't it only natural to introduce some of these talented people to the supermarket?
The supermarket renovation was in full swing for more than a month. During this month, Chen Zhe did not do nothing. Lin Meiyu got to know many designers and friends in the media.
During this period, Lin Meiyu had those people help him plan several pre-event activities.
It basically covered every corner of the business district around Xicheng District. When Chen Si learned that he was going to open a supermarket, she also used her connections to invite her celebrity boyfriend and other popular idols over.
The Zhang sisters also contributed a great deal.
Their Cheung Tai Fook jewelry store also opened in Chen Zhu's supermarket, and advertised that all gold jewelry would be sold at a 30% discount on the opening day.
Time flew by and the day of the opening arrived quickly.
The supermarket, which had previously closed down, was completely transformed after renovation. The design was done by Lin Meiyu's friend, who helped without charge.
Her friend had won many architectural design awards and was renowned both at home and abroad.
Jinxiu Shanhe Club will be closed for one day.
All the technicians were dressed as hostesses and lined up at the supermarket entrance.
A large stage was set up in the square in front of the supermarket, and celebrities and idols took to the stage to perform. The scene was very lively, and countless young fans cheered wildly from below the stage.
The mountain of eggs at the entrance also attracted the elderly. As everyone knows, if they don't take the free eggs, their pensions are essentially wasted.
Soon a long queue formed at the entrance.
Wu Qingli also brought many students with her, and those students also invited their good friends, who were studying at various universities in Donghai.
...
Chen Zhe looked exceptionally handsome in a suit and tie today, and he personally unveiled the red cloth.
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The shoppers here are divided into several groups.
The elderly mainly received eggs.
The aunties from the nearby residential area mainly went there for the discounted gold.
The construction workers were carrying boxes of inexpensive drinks out of the site.
The students lingered at the booths offering free samples.
...
Looking at the endless stream of people.
Wang De was still very nervous.
“Brother, there are a lot of people, but we've also invested a lot in costs. We haven't made a single penny on the water and drinks, and for many daily necessities, we've barely broken even. The gold shop is doing pretty well, but the profits aren't going to be ours…”
Chen Zhe smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry. We're not looking to make money at our opening today, we're looking for a reputation. Besides... the big spender hasn't arrived yet!"
"Huh? What big head?"
As soon as the question was asked, a group of men ran towards the home appliance section.
That wasn't the end of it. Not long after, another group of people who looked like leaders headed towards the sports equipment and student supplies area.
The elderly men and women who had just received their eggs at the entrance suddenly surged in and ran towards the medicine area.
The aunties who had just bought gold jewelry went into the fresh produce section one by one.
The students who were originally lingering in the tasting area were then drawn to the electronic products.
...
I saw that those people's baskets were all full of things.
Wang De was stunned.
"What...what's going on?"
Chen Zhe smiled; “I’ve already spoken with the girls at the Shanhe Jinxiu Club. If they successfully refer customers to buy things over 1000 yuan, they can get a 200 yuan coupon for free. The coupons stack up based on the sales amount, and they apply to all items, including gold. Each of them has many customers on WeChat; bringing in several customers each is no problem. I’ve also arranged with the school to give them special discounts, which won’t be reflected on the invoice…”
"At the same time, I arranged for an expert to go over to those elderly people at the entrance."
"What kind of expert?"
"Health expert!"
"Huh??? This is possible?"
"It's not over yet. In the aisle next to the medicine store, I've also arranged for a lot of livestreamers to sell massage devices..."
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