Chapter 39 - 38: Using a Hundred-Thousand-Yuan Wine as Mouthwash

The classmates looked at Yang Chen as if they were staring at a terrifying big demon.Yang Chen took a small sip of alcohol just for show, since he had to drive later and couldn’t really drink.

Seeing everyone still standing, Yang Chen said, "What are you all staring at? I’m not handsome enough to be drooled over, right? Hurry up and sit down and eat."

The group was still digesting the scene they had just witnessed.

Xu Xiaowan asked, "Yang Chen, why is the manager of Baoqing Restaurant so polite to you?"

Xia Yurou quickly added, "Yeah! He behaves like he’s your subordinate, following your orders. What’s going on?"

"Oh, I see a good future for Baoqing Restaurant, so I acquired 32% of its shares. Now, besides the major shareholder Li Baoqing, I own the most shares. It’s only normal for Manager Xu to be a bit respectful to me," Yang Chen replied truthfully.

Everyone was shocked yet again.

A guy who drives a rideshare suddenly acquired 32% of Baoqing Restaurant’s shares?

How could that possibly be real?

Wu Tao quickly asked, "Yang Chen, this kind of joke isn’t funny. How could you, someone driving a rideshare, have enough money to acquire 32% of Baoqing Restaurant’s shares? As far as I know, the restaurant is about to go public, valued at 12.3 billion. You’d need to spend at least 3-4 billion to buy 32% of shares."

Yang Chen nodded.

Wu Tao asked again, "Where does someone driving a rideshare get that kind of money?"

"I have a good dad who left me the money," Yang Chen said dismissively.

Chen Yuwan exclaimed, "Holy crap! You’ve got billions, and you’re still driving rideshare? Why not use the money to buy houses and collect rent effortlessly every day?"

"I’m only 24; just collecting rent now would leave my life meaningless. You have to find something to do, or else you’ll become lazy," Yang Chen replied with a smile.

Everyone was speechless; what he said seemed to make a lot of sense.

Wang Lixin swallowed hard, calculating in her head how to get closer to Yang Chen.

If she could get involved with Yang Chen, even if they didn’t marry, she’d surely make money during the relationship.

"Yang Chen, I’m really sorry, I didn’t understand before. Please don’t blame me," Wang Lixin said humbly.

Yang Chen replied with a grin, "Don’t be like that. I actually liked it when you and Zhang Jiankun used to mock me together. You were so spirited back then."

Wang Lixin was so anxious that she started crying and quickly said, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I really know I’m wrong; I apologize, please don’t blame me."

"Enough, whether you apologize or not makes no difference. Anyway, it’s not certain we’ll stay in touch," Yang Chen replied with a smile.

At this moment, noises suddenly came from the neighboring private room.

The classmates exchanged glances; everyone knew Xu Chao had made a move on Zhang Jiankun and his group.

After a series of screams, the neighboring room fell silent.

Then, Xu Chao managed to drag Zhang Jiankun over by his hair.

Xu Chao forcefully threw Zhang Jiankun in front of Yang Chen and shouted, "Kneel down! Apologize to Mr. Yang with head bangs!"

Zhang Jiankun’s forehead and nose were bleeding, and his cheeks were swollen on both sides.

He looked at Yang Chen with terror, then turned to Xu Chao, and asked, "Can I ask what your relationship with him is?"

Xu Chao smacked him, cursing, "You blind dog, daring to come to Baoqing Restaurant to hit our second shareholder. Is your brain filled with manure? How could you do something so idiotic?"

Zhang Jiankun was shocked, stammering, "S-second shareholder? Impossible! You must be mistaken! He’s just a rideshare driver. How could he be the second shareholder of Baoqing Restaurant?"

Xu Chao slapped him again, cursing, "So you’re saying I’m lying?"

"No, no... that’s not what I mean. Ouch... ow ow... what I mean is it doesn’t seem scientific. He’s a rideshare driver; how could he be the second shareholder of your Baoqing Restaurant? Could it be a case of someone with the same name?" Zhang Jiankun replied.

Seeing Xu Chao raise his hand to hit him again, Zhang Jiankun hastily used his hands to protect his face.

"Oh, you dare to block! I’ll let you block! Block!" Xu Chao murmured, grabbing Zhang Jiankun’s head and pounding it violently.

Zhang Jiankun quickly turned to Wang Lixin, pleading, "Xiaoxin, save me, save me. Beg Yang Chen on my behalf, ask him to spare me. For the sake of our love, please save me. Otherwise, they’ll beat me to death."

Wang Lixin, acting high and mighty, stepped forward and slapped Zhang Jiankun, cursing, "It’s all your fault! If you hadn’t wanted to set up this trap, I wouldn’t be caught between a rock and a hard place! You’re such a bastard!"

It was almost twelve-thirty; it was time for the appointment.

Yang Chen said, "Manager Xu, pour me a glass of water; I need to rinse my mouth."

Xu Chao quickly replied, "There’s wine here; just use this to rinse your mouth."

After speaking, he hurriedly poured Yang Chen a glass of Romanée-Conti.

"Holy crap, using wine that costs tens of thousands for mouth rinsing—isn’t that a bit extravagant?" Yang Chen said with a smile.

Xu Chao laughed heartily, saying, "Mr. Yang is noble; what’s a mere tens of thousands?"

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, truly rinsing his mouth with the wine before spitting it out.

Then, he slowly stood up, suddenly smashing the wine glass over Zhang Jiankun’s head.

"Ah! Ah..." Zhang Jiankun screamed, clutching his head in pain.

This unexpected scene left the classmates dumbfounded.

Wu Tao thought, "Holy crap, that’s ruthless!"

Chen Yuwan thought, "Indeed, don’t provoke honest people. They’re terrifying when they lose their temper."

Xia Yurou thought, "Wow, that was so cool, so MAN, totally the tyrannical CEO vibe."

Xu Xiaowan thought, "So strange, why don’t I dislike him even when he behaves badly? Instead... it seems... I find him a bit handsome. Oh dear, how could this be?"

Wang Lixin thought, "What a ruthless guy! But this is manly! Tough and unyielding! I like it!"

Xu Chao thought, "No doubt about it, someone who bought 32% shares at a 100% premium isn’t ordinary, and is indeed ruthless!"

Yang Chen wiped his hands with a tissue, saying, "Manager Xu, clean up here. I have an appointment to attend now."

Previously, Xu Chao respected Yang Chen because he held 32% of Baoqing Restaurant’s shares.

Now, his respect was mixed with awe, feeling Yang Chen was not just an ordinary person.

"Got it! Mr. Yang, go ahead with your business; I’ll handle everything here," Xu Chao said very respectfully.

Yang Chen nodded, then smiled, saying to the classmates, "Everyone, enjoy your meal. Order whatever drinks you want; besides the portion Brother Tao is paying for, any additional drinks and dishes are on the house. I need to go to another appointment now, but if I finish early, I’ll come back to join you."

Upon saying this, Yang Chen turned and left.

Xu Chao hurriedly instructed someone to drag Zhang Jiankun away and had the waiters clean up the mess in the private room.

After that, Xu Chao said to the group, "You all are Mr. Yang’s classmates, so we’ll certainly treat you as honored guests. I’ll leave two waiters here specially to serve you; feel free to instruct them with anything you need. I’ll take my leave now, enjoy your meal."

Everyone promptly smiled and watched Xu Chao leave.

Even though Xu Chao acted humbly in front of Yang Chen, Wu Tao and his group were still afraid of him.

The word on the street was that the major shareholder of Baoqing Restaurant, Li Baoqing, was once a gangster and had fought with Xu Chao to build up Baoqing Restaurant.

Wu Tao and his group certainly felt intimidated.

The atmosphere in the private room was a bit awkward.

The most awkward one was Wu Tao; spending over 8,000 bucks for nothing.

Xu Xiaowan and Xia Yurou remained carefree, since both liked Yang Chen.

Yang Chen’s success genuinely pleased them.

"Alright, let’s all sit down and eat. Our class rarely has a billionaire; it’s something to celebrate," Xu Xiaowan said with a smile.

Xia Yurou joined in, saying, "I didn’t expect Yang Chen’s family to be so wealthy; I really underestimated him."

Wang Lixin secretly thought, "If I had known Yang Chen’s family was so wealthy, even if he cursed me out back then, I shouldn’t have given up on him. Finding a man like that ensures a carefree life with no financial worries, whether he’s a husband, boyfriend, or lover. I must fight to make him mine! I was born to be a rich lady; nothing will stand in my way!"