As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 449: Don’t You Like Playing Ball?

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Sicong, how much profit did you make this time?” Qin Fen asked as Zhou Chao and Xiao Yang left.

“Just spill the beans; you’ve been teasing us for so long. Now that we’re all here, it’s time to spill it,” Zhang Wenxuan added, leaning in.

Seeing their eagerness, Si Cong burst into laughter and said, “Zhou Chao transferred $12 billion to me.”

“$12 billion? Isn’t that our initial investment? Did Zhou Chao not use it, or did the project not need the investment?” Zhang Wenxuan was dumbfounded, thinking they might have celebrated prematurely.

Qin Fen was puzzled too, but when he saw Si Cong’s confident expression, a thought flashed through his mind. He said, almost in disbelief, “Si Cong, you mean $12 billion in USD?”

Upon hearing Qin Fen’s question, Shen Wenxuan, who was beside Si Cong, also looked at him expectantly.

Si Cong nodded slightly and said, “That’s right, $12 billion in USD, equivalent to 82.8 billion Huaxia currency.”

“82.8 billion?!!!” Qin Fen exclaimed in shock, and Zhang Wenxuan was still stunned.

“Well, yes. i calculated approximately based on the capital each of us contributed. I’m getting 48.3 billion, Wenxuan is getting 20.7 billion, and as for you, Qin Fen, you’ll receive 13.8 billion. I’ve already transferred the funds through a special channel. Check your phones; you should see it in your accounts,” Si Cong explained.

The two of them quickly took out their phones and indeed found a substantial amount deposited in their accounts. After verifying, they put down their phones. However, both wore ecstatic expressions.

After the euphoria subsided, envy set in. Qin Fen and Zhang Wenxuan stared at Si Cong intensely, making him a bit nervous.

“Why are you both looking at me like that?” Si Cong asked, picking up his glass.

Qin Fen sighed after looking at Si Cong for a while. “It’s your courage, Si Cong. This profit you made might take us years of hard work to achieve. Even my father’s Yi Da Group’s annual net profit is barely half of what you just earned.”

Si Cong chuckled and said, “I’m not bragging, but this net profit from just this venture could take me at least ten years of hard work to earn. Even my dad’s Yida Group, their annual net profit is roughly only half of what I’ve made this time.”

“All, if only 1 had invested more back then. 1 wonder how much money Young Master Zhou made this time. I didn’t hear any rumors either!” Zhang Wenxuan asked curiously.

Hearing Zhang Wenxuan’s question, Si Cong and Qin Fen exchanged a glance and noticed a hint of curiosity in his eyes. However, they knew that Zhang Wenxuan was just testing the waters.

“Wenxuan, let’s pretend 1 didn’t hear that. I also hope you won’t ask this question again. Young Master Zhou has already done us a huge favor by bringing us into this. Instead of worrying about how much he earned, we should think about how to repay him!” Si Cong lit a cigarette, seemingly nonchalant.

Hearing Si Cong’s words, Zhang Wenxuan nodded in understanding and began contemplating. Meanwhile, Qin Fen had been deep in thought since earlier.

On the other side, Zhou Chao and Xiao Yang arrived in the hotel lobby, where Zhou Chao arranged for a driver to take Xiao Yang back.

“Boss, why didn’t you inform me in advance? I could have made some preparations!” Tang Mingming had appeared by Zhou Chao’s side without him noticing.

“Why should 1 inform you? 1 came with a wealthy friend today. Shouldn’t they be the ones to treat me instead of me paying out of my own pocket?” Zhou Chao retorted with a hint of annoyance.

Tang Mingming quickly understood the situation. His boss was here with friends, and he had just swindled him into a lavish meal.

“Boss, 1 understand. I’ll leave right away. If you need anything, just give me a call!”

“Alright, go ahead. I’ll head back to the private room,” Zhou Chao said as he walked toward the private room.

Tang Mingming watched Zhou Chao leave and then gave some instructions to the lobby manager before leaving himself.

“Young Master Zhou, you’re back!” The three people, still basking in joy, stood up as Zhou Chao opened the door and entered. Si Cong and the others quickly greeted him.

“Well, have you all finished your meal? Let’s go for some physical activity!” Zhou Chao could tell from their flushed faces that Si Cong had already distributed the profits during his absence.

“Let’s go, it’s been a while since I’ve played any sports, and my hands are itching,” Si Cong said, making a few playful gestures.

“Si Cong, do you really play this? 1 always thought you were into sports like basketball!” Zhang Wenxuan, standing by, extended his hands and made a basketball gesture in the air. Si Cong was left bewildered by Zhang Wenxuan’s actions, while Zhou Chao and Qin Fen burst into laughter.

“Pfft, I didn’t realize, Zhang Wenxuan, that you’re also quite a character!” Retorted Si Cong, coming back to his senses immediately.

“Come on, come on, save this discussion for tonight when you two go explore some bars or clubs. Don’t keep Young Master Zhou waiting!” Qin Fen’s words interrupted their argument, and Si Cong and Zhang Wenxuan covertly glanced at Zhou Chao, relieved to see that he wasn’t angry.

Zhou Chao watched their small antics and smiled, not saying anything.

The four of them exited the private room, and as they reached the lobby, Si Cong pulled Qin Fen aside and said, “You go settle the bill first; I’ll take Young Master Zhou to the golf course.”

Qin Fen nodded and proceeded to the front desk.

“VIP Room 888, how much is the bill?” Qin Fen asked as he took out his bank card.

“Please wait a moment.” The front desk receptionist’s eyes flashed with surprise when she heard Room 888.

After a brief moment, the receptionist, with a smile on her face, said to Qin Fen, “Sir, your total bill is 1.38 million. Here’s the bill for your reference.”

“1.38 million?!” Even for someone who wasn’t short on money like Qin Fen, this price was astonishing. After all, they had just had a meal and some drinks. However, even with his upbringing, he still accepted the bill from the receptionist and looked it over.

When he saw that two bottles of wine alone had cost 1.2 million, his mouth twitched slightly. He couldn’t help but feel that something was off, especially considering that most of the wine had been consumed by Xiao Yang. But when he thought about how insignificant this expense was compared to what he had earned, he couldn’t help but feel amused.

After confirming the details, Qin Fen paid the bill without hesitation and put the receipt in his pocket. Then, he walked briskly toward the exit.

As Qin Fen left the lobby, he didn’t see any sign of Zhou Chao and the others. He muttered to himself, “No loyalty.”

He looked around and spotted a golf cart parked at the hotel entrance. He got in and headed towards the golf course. When Qin Fen finally found Zhou Chao and the others, he realized they had already started playing.

“Qin Fen, why are you so slow? Come over here. It’s three of us against Young Master Zhou, and you have no idea how skilled he is. Two strokes per hole!” Qin Fen had just stepped out of the cart when he heard Si Cong’s shout.

“Are you guys really that bad?” Qin Fen walked over, hearing Si Cong’s scornful comment.

Although both second-generation rich individuals liked to have fun, their interests varied. For example, Si Cong enjoyed gaming and spending time with women, while Qin Fen was into sports of all kinds. That’s why he had the confidence to make such a remark about the two.

“Come over if you think you’re so good!” Si Cong didn’t waste any time and handed his golf club to Qin Fen, standing by with an expression as if he were about to enjoy a show.

In less than an hour, Qin Fen was sitting by the golf course, watching Zhou Chao swinging his golf club on the field. He muttered to himself, “Unbelievable, he’s not human. After playing sixteen holes, I’m down by ten holes. What’s the point of me even playing!”

“Hey, can’t handle it anymore? Weren’t you the one who boasted about giving us a challenge earlier? Why are you backing down now?”

“It might be because of the recent hot weather, too much sun!”

Listening to Si Cong and Zhang Wenxuan’s sarcastic remarks, Qin Fen looked at them irritably and said, “Enough of you two. I admit defeat this time. 1 didn’t expect Zhou Chao’s skills to be so good. Did you guys anticipate this?”

Hearing Qin Fen’s words, Si Cong and Zhang Wenxuan fell silent.

“It really feels like Zhou Chao is a hidden talent. It’s the same when he plays games; his skills keep improving, and he even reached the top rank in the national server.” Si Cong sat down next to Qin Fen and continued to complain.

“You guys ever wonder why Zhou Chao’s mind is so sharp? He’s got great abilities. 1 have no idea what’s inside that head of his. Take this recent incident, for example. It’s only been about a week, and our assets have doubled. How many years would we need to achieve this on our own? People are just on another level, and it’s frustrating!” Zhang Wenxuan sighed.

Agreeing with Zhang Wenxuan’s words, Si Cong nodded and said, “Yeah, he’s on another level. We might be considered significant in our own right in China, but in front of Young Master Zhou, we feel like novices—no, we’re like his little brothers.”

Si Cong’s words made Qin Fen and Zhang Wenxuan burst into laughter, even though they found it somewhat self-deprecating.

“What are you three talking about? You seem to be having a good time,” Zhou Chao, who had approached them unnoticed, asked as he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

“We were just talking about how talented and amazing Young Master Zhou is. Looks like we won’t dare to challenge you in the future.”

“What do you mean I’m talented? If you ask me to give birth to a child, 1 wonder if 1 can do it!” Zhou Chao joked.

Si Cong and the others were momentarily stunned, but then they burst into laughter.

“Young Master Zhou, are you guys still playing? I want to go back to the hotel and take a break. It’s too hot out here!” Zhang Wenxuan, drinking mineral water, spoke up.

“It’s indeed quite hot today. I heard that Fog City has already reached temperatures above 40 degrees. A few days ago, people online were saying that Fog City had been eliminated from the four major hot cities, and now, just a few days later, it’s turned into a melting pot. They say temperatures above 40 degrees will continue for over half a month!” Surfing enthusiast Si Cong shared some weather knowledge online.

“Young Master Zhou, I remember you’re from Fog City, right? Is it really that hot in Fog City?”

“Yes, that’s right.” Zhou Chao nodded, but he still seemed a bit distracted, thinking about what Si Cong had mentioned regarding the high temperatures in Fog City. Somehow, he felt that something was off, but he couldn’t quite figure it out.

“Let’s go back to the hotel; this weather is unbearable!” It was the peak of the afternoon heat, and Si Cong and the others couldn’t bear the scorching sun any longer. They just wanted to return to the hotel, lie down, enjoy the air conditioning, and have some cold drinks.

“Agreed, this weather isn’t suitable for continuing to play,” Zhou Chao nodded.

With that, the four of them packed up their things and hopped onto the golf cart, heading back to the hotel..