usatvline Chapter 540 They're checking up on you!
Chapter 540 They're checking up on you!
Yu Huan thought of the considerable amount in her investment account...
He smiled brightly and said confidently, "Uncle Luo, we have relatively abundant funds, so supporting the investment in this catering project is definitely not a problem."
Luo Ruiyang nodded without hesitation and said with certainty, "Okay, I think the potential value and feasibility of this project are quite good. You should communicate more with Luo Bin."
"Xiao Yu, with your Uncle Luo and Luo Bin helping you, the chances of success are much higher." Uncle said with a smile, flicking cigarette ash into the bone dish beside him.
Luo Ruiyang, a cigarette dangling from his lips, listened to his uncle's words and a smile resembling that of Maitreya Buddha appeared on his face. He then spoke:
"Huayuan Plaza is very welcoming to high-quality brand merchants this time. Depending on the floor, area, and business type, they will definitely provide corresponding support, such as decoration subsidies and advertising space support. Xiao Yu, you can talk to Luo Bin for details. With your model that combines catering and cultural and creative industries, if the planning is reasonable and a certain amount of customer traffic can be guaranteed, you can definitely get a good discount on rent."
Upon hearing Luo Ruiyang's assurance at this moment, Yu Huan quickly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Uncle Luo, you've really been a great help to us."
"There's no need to thank me," Luo Ruiyang waved his hand dismissively.
He took a drag of his cigarette, exhaled a large cloud of smoke, and continued, "The most important thing about building a commercial plaza is to attract attractive brands to create a commercial cluster effect and boost overall foot traffic and consumption. From your description, I think your project is quite creative. If it can be successfully implemented, it will greatly enhance Huayuan Plaza."
Yu Huan pondered for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Thank you for your approval, Uncle Luo. We did do a lot of research beforehand and prepared a detailed plan—"
Before he could finish speaking, his uncle turned to the side, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, saying with a smile:
"Having a plan isn't enough; it has to withstand scrutiny and the test of the market. Your Uncle Luo is giving you special treatment by having you talk to Luo Bin. As the saying goes, 'Like father, like son.' The Jiangxin Group has grown so strong over the years, and your Uncle Luo's son has made an indispensable contribution."
"Luo Bin is definitely a skilled investor," Old Dai said, his small eyes almost slits. "But then again, with Luo Bin's strong support, Xiao Yu, your project is basically a sure thing."
Luo Ruiyang laughed and casually stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray. He said, "Old Dai, don't put me on this stand. The key is still Xiao Yu's own efforts. As for me, I can only provide some conveniences and suggestions. Whether he succeeds or not depends on him to implement them step by step."
Upon hearing this, Lao Dai nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Yu Huan.
He hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a hint of concern:
“Xiao Yu, you also have a job. Can you manage to handle both of these things? Judging from the scale of your catering project, it’s quite large. From the initial preparation to the later operation, you have to worry about every aspect. Although you have enough funds, people’s energy is always limited. You have to weigh things carefully. Don’t end up not being able to take care of both and doing a lot of work for no reward. I’m just nagging you a bit because you call me Uncle.”
Luo Ruiyang chuckled and picked up the thread: "Xiao Yu, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just go for it. There's always a way to overcome difficulties."
Yu Huan nodded, a warm smile spreading across her face, and replied, "Thank you for your concern and reminder, Uncle Dai. And as Uncle Luo said, there are always more solutions than problems."
At this point, he did not mention that he was about to leave Jiangnan Morning Post.
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Ruiyang and Lao Dai exchanged knowing smiles.
The uncle took a thoughtful puff of his cigarette.
Just then, there was a few knocks on the door of the private room, neither too loud nor too soft.
The crisp sound drew everyone's attention to the doorway.
The waitress standing nearby reacted quickly, immediately went behind the door, and gently opened the door to the private room.
Outside the private room, the two brothers, Luo Bin and Shen Gang, stood side by side.
Luo Bin had clearly drunk quite a bit; his cheeks were flushed, and his eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses showed a hint of intoxication, but overall he was still relatively sober.
He walked steadily ahead, leading Shen Gang in, and casually took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket, intending to offer them to everyone.
"Have you finished eating over there?" Luo Ruiyang's gaze swept over the two brothers.
After saying that, he picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
At this moment, Luo Bin, with a smile on his face, was handing a cigarette to his uncle, and then turned to Yu Huan.
Yu Huan waved his hand and said politely, "Thank you, Brother Luo, but I don't smoke."
Seeing this, Luo Bin immediately walked along the edge of the table to Luo Ruiyang's side, offering him a cigarette while answering the question from earlier: "Everyone's gone, but I heard from Xiao Gang that you guys hadn't left yet, so I came to check."
Old Dai reached out and took the cigarette Luo Bin offered, put it in his mouth, and lit it with a "click" using a lighter.
Then, he jokingly said, "Luo Bin, you've come at the right time. We were just talking about you! Xiao Yu has a project that involves a combined catering and cultural and creative business model in Huayuan Plaza. You have a lot of experience in commercial operations, so you should give Xiao Yu some advice."
"Oh? A diversified business model?" Luo Bin glanced at Luo Ruiyang, seeing his smiling face, and immediately replied to Yu Huan, "No problem! Leave it to me!"
"You two should exchange phone numbers and find some time to discuss it properly."
Luo Ruiyang had barely uttered these words when...
Luo Bin immediately took out his phone from his pocket, walked over to Yu Huan, and said, "Brother Yu, come on, let's add each other on WeChat and save each other's phone numbers so we can contact each other anytime."
"Brother Luo, then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll be bothering you quite a bit in the future," Yu Huan said with a smile, quickly taking out her phone from her pocket.
Luo Bin raised his hand to push up his gold-rimmed glasses and laughed heartily: "What do you mean by disturbing me? This project sounds so interesting, I'm very interested in it."
Both of them were young and very adept at using mobile phones; they quickly exchanged contact information.
Luo Bin, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, took a deep drag, slowly exhaling a plume of smoke. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he casually remarked:
"Brother Yu, I heard that your classmate was supposed to pick up a client at the airport this evening, but he suddenly collapsed on the ground as soon as he stepped out the door. Fortunately, someone saw him immediately and called 120, and the ambulance arrived in time. He has been taken to the ward now, but he hasn't woken up yet."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan slightly suppressed the smile on her face.
After all, compared to his previous life, Zhao Yuan was already in a much worse state, so he shouldn't be gloating, right?
After a moment's thought, he slowly said, "This classmate of mine seems to have a mild form of epilepsy. He didn't seem to have many seizures during college."
Those present were all seasoned veterans when it came to interpersonal relationships and social skills.
Old Dai carefully examined Yu Huan's expression, then commented with a smile, "Hey, you know what, there's a popular saying these days: 'I'm afraid my brother is suffering, but I'm also afraid my brother is driving a Land Rover.' Little Yu, since your classmate doesn't usually get along with you, maybe he's seeing you doing so well now, and he's got some resentment in him. When his emotions fluctuate, his epilepsy strikes."
"Old Dai, don't be too one-sided in your words, and don't jump to conclusions too easily," Uncle said with a smile, while putting a cigarette to his lips and taking a puff.
Old Dai waved his hand lightly and said humorously, "I was just joking to lighten the mood!" But his uncle continued, "However, with such intense competition in society these days, everyone has a bit of a competitive mentality. It's normal for his classmates to feel a sense of inferiority now that Xiao Yu is doing so well."
Luo Ruiyang nodded in deep agreement.
His gaze then shifted to Shen Gang, who was standing silently to the side, and he said, "Xiao Gang, put our table on the bill as well."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan interrupted before Shen Gang could respond, saying, "Uncle Luo, we agreed that I would treat you, how can I let you pay the bill?"
Luo Ruiyang stubbed out his cigarette in the bone dish, looking completely at ease, and said with a smile, "Xiao Yu, as the saying goes, all guests are welcome. I own a significant share of this place, so I can barely be considered half a host. Since you're here today, you're a guest to me, and there's no reason for a guest to spend money."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gang quickly nodded in agreement: "That's right, that's right. My uncle is the real boss behind this place. I'm just working for him. Boss, please don't stand on ceremony with us."
"Second boss, he's still a boss." Luo Bin joked with a smile, reaching out to gently pat Shen Gang's shoulder.
“Alright,” Uncle stretched out his arm and patted Yu Huan’s shoulder affectionately, half-jokingly saying, “Then let it go this time. Next time you have to find a restaurant where President Luo doesn’t have any shares and treat everyone to a good meal, like that Shandong cuisine restaurant on Deya Road last time.”
Upon hearing this, the group of people who knew that Luo Ruiyang had been humiliated here last time couldn't help but laugh.
"Thank you so much, Uncle, for pointing me in the right direction. Next time, I'll definitely find a place where Uncle Luo doesn't have a stake and treat him to a proper meal." Yu Huan jokingly bowed to his uncle.
Luo Ruiyang, beaming, suddenly asked his uncle, "Old Wei, what's the plan for tonight? Are we staying at your brother-in-law's house again?"
His tone carried a hint of sarcasm.
Uncle subconsciously raised his hand to look at his watch, and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Oh! It's already past eight o'clock. I have to go to my brother-in-law's house to let him know, otherwise my wife will call to check up on me."
His humorous tone made everyone burst into laughter.
After a while.
After enjoying their meal and drinks, the group gradually left the restaurant and stepped into the dim night sky.
Luo Ruiyang patted his protruding belly, took a deep breath of the cool air, and sighed, "These past few years, we've all been so busy, there really haven't been many opportunities to get together like this."
Old Dai, standing to the side, chuckled and chimed in: "Having a few drinks and some snacks with old friends, chatting and laughing, this meal is truly delightful."
"What are you talking about? There will be plenty of opportunities in the future," Uncle said with a slightly tipsy look, putting his hand on Yu Huan's shoulder and turning to them with a smile, "Then I'll go with Xiao Yu first, we'll keep in touch by phone!"
"Okay, I'll contact you by phone!" Luo Ruiyang nodded with a smile.
After a few more brief pleasantries, everyone exchanged a few more words.
Then Yu Huan drove the BMW out of the parking space, picked up his uncle, and drove towards Lao Lin's house.
The streets were bustling with traffic.
The streetlights on both sides are neatly arranged, emitting a soft halo that illuminates the road surface in a warm yellow light.
My uncle leaned back in his chair, his eyes reflecting the colorful neon lights, looking thoughtful.
After a while, he suddenly spoke up and said, "Seeing you talking about the project with Lao Luo and the others today, I felt that you really have ideas and drive, but doing business is not easy, especially a new approach that combines catering and cultural and creative industries. You will definitely encounter a lot of difficulties."
Yu Huan gripped the steering wheel with both hands and replied with a smile, "There's always a way out."
"There's always a way to overcome difficulties, right?" Uncle smiled, then asked curiously, "Have you told your father-in-law about your and Yourong's plans to start a business?"
Yu Huan nodded, but said frankly, "Uncle, it's not that Rongrong wants to invest in business, it's that I'm preparing to go into business myself."
Upon hearing this, my uncle's drowsy, drunken eyes widened instantly, his face filled with astonishment.
He quickly turned to the side, staring intently at Yu Huan's face, as if trying to discern the truthfulness of his words from his expression.
"You're planning to go into business?" Uncle's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels. "Xiao Yu, do you know what this means?"
"I've already discussed this with my father-in-law," Yu Huan replied noncommittally.
"Really?" The uncle suddenly became curious and asked, "What did your father-in-law say?"
Yu Huan smiled, her eyes fixed on the distance to the car ahead, and said, "He's fairly supportive. He asked me to draw up a detailed plan for him to see."
Upon hearing this, my uncle immediately clicked his tongue.
He slumped into his chair, yawned softly, and then said, "Since your father-in-law doesn't object, then I shouldn't say anything more."
Yu Huan nodded slightly and smiled, saying, "Going into business is indeed quite risky, but it all depends on human effort..."
The two chatted incessantly.
Before long, the BMW arrived at the second basement level of the community's underground parking garage.
While driving, Yu Huan felt her phone vibrate in her pocket, indicating that someone had sent her a message.
As soon as he got out of the car, he hurriedly took out his phone to check.
The screen displayed a message from his wife.
"Honey, have you finished eating? Where are you with your uncle now?"
Yu Huan's lips unconsciously curled upwards. She paused briefly in front of the car and quickly replied:
"I was driving just now, I'm in the underground parking garage, I'll be right up!"
My uncle craned his neck, stood to the side and peeked, then jokingly said, "Oh, You Rong is checking up on you!" (End of Chapter)