Ask Lao Wu

“Dongzi, this is my daughter, Qingqing. How is she? Uncle didn't lie to you, did he? Isn't she as beautiful as a flower?”

A blush quickly spread across Wu Qingqing's fair face, as she was clearly unaccustomed to her father praising her like this in front of a strange young man.

“Haha, Sister Qingqing naturally possesses a scholarly aura, she must be a beautiful woman who has read widely. With both beauty and talent, she makes people feel fond of her.”

Chen Dong quickly followed up with a compliment, and what he said was also the truth, not just empty flattery.

“You boy, you have excellent taste.” Wu Youwei laughed heartily, then pointed at Chen Dong and introduced him to Wu Qingqing,

“Qingqing, this is Chen Dong. Your father has told you about him many times. He is young and accomplished, and his abilities are exceptionally strong.

Not only did he take over the mess at Sheng Yuan Real Estate, but he also quickly reorganized the company. He is truly a formidable young man.”

Chen Dong gave an awkward smile and quickly made a couple of modest remarks,

“Uncle Wu, you flatter me. It's mainly because of your wise leadership, Uncle Wu. With your support behind me, I can confidently pursue my career.”

Wu Youwei laughed heartily, patting Chen Dong on the shoulder,

“You little rascal.”

Wu Qingqing also covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She grew up in an official's family, and even if she didn't often show her face, she inevitably came into contact with all sorts of people, and there were even more people coming and going, seeking her father's help.

But this was the first time she had seen such a young, sunny, and cheerful young man like Chen Dong. He was very artful in his speech, but not in an annoying way; in fact, he gave off a natural, unpretentious, sunny vibe.

“You two chat for a bit, I'll stir-fry the last vegetable and then we'll eat.”

Yao Huishu's voice drifted from the kitchen. Listening to the laughter in the living room, she felt even stronger holding the spoon.

She and Wu Youwei had worked in the system for many years. Although Wu Youwei was still ambitious and wanted to advance further, she was a bit exhausted. Dealing with relationships both above and below, she had to be cautious at every turn.

When they encountered the family planning policy back then, they only had this one precious daughter. If it wasn't absolutely necessary, and if there was any better option, she would not want her daughter to enter officialdom again—how could such a pure girl handle all sorts of complex situations?

Yao Huishu had a stronger desire than Wu Youwei—to have her daughter establish a relationship with Chen Dong! She had met that young man once and was very satisfied.

She was very satisfied with his height and appearance. He was capable, responsible, and handled matters smoothly. If he stood in front, shielding her daughter from wind and rain, her daughter would surely live a very comfortable life.

Furthermore, Old Wu was still in an important position now. With a little help, his business would certainly not have too many problems.

As soon as she thought of this, the smile on Yao Huishu's face grew even wider, as if she had already seen her daughter's beautiful appearance when she got married....

Chen Dong was chatting with Wu Youwei and the others, completely unaware that he had already been targeted.

“Xiao Chen, I heard you also opened a supermarket?”

Wu Youwei had inquired about his conversation with Qi Gaozhi last time, only then realizing that he also had a supermarket under his command. This kid, his ventures were quite broad.

“Yes, Uncle Wu, I'm currently opening the second one, right in the newly opened Wanda Plaza. It should be operational within a month.”

Chen Dong ate a small piece of watermelon and continued with a smile,

“When the time comes, if Uncle Wu has time, you can go and take a look. I guarantee that the goods sold will be of good quality and low price, and fair to all.”

“Haha, no problem. Be sure to tell me when your new supermarket opens. Your aunt and I will go and visit.”

Wu Youwei looked at his daughter intentionally or unintentionally, hoping she could say a word or two, but Wu Qingqing always sat upright, listening attentively to their conversation.

Chen Dong naturally saw through Old Wu's thoughts and had to step in to save the situation himself.

“I heard Uncle Wu say before that Sister Qingqing is studying at Yanjing University, and she almost scored 680 in the college entrance exam. She's truly a super academic, making me, a mere scoundrel who barely scored over 600 after immense effort, feel incredibly ashamed.”

“Brother Dongzi, you're too modest. Someone like you, who can achieve so much right after graduating from university, providing job opportunities for the common people and resolving urgent conflicts and difficulties, that's what truly makes a pillar of the nation.”

Wu Qingqing was not flattering Chen Dong; the admiration in her eyes was unconcealed.

Wu Qingqing lightly brushed her hair, a faint blush on her pretty face. Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a hint of scholarly elegance, much like the sound of large and small pearls falling onto a jade plate.

“In the future, when Sister Qingqing graduates, she will definitely do better than me.”

Chen Dong quickly followed up with a compliment, making Wu Qingqing's face flush with pink, and Wu Youwei laughed foolishly.

“Alright, hurry up and wash your hands for dinner, still giggling foolishly over there.” Yao Huishu rolled her eyes at her husband, saying in an exasperated tone.

“Ahem, wash hands for dinner.” Wu Youwei's good mood instantly vanished without a trace under his wife's rebuke.

The four of them sat down at the dining table and happily enjoyed a warm dinner.

Yao Huishu occasionally put food on Chen Dong's plate, caring about his recent situation, which made Wu Qingqing pout her little mouth.

“Xiao Chen, do you have any plans for the next few days?”

“Auntie, I'm going back to my hometown tomorrow to see my parents, and then I want to bring my sister to Jinghai to play for a few days.”

“Oh, it's good to go home and see your parents when you have time. You're truly a filial child.”

Wu Qingqing looked at her mother with a helpless expression, feeling as if she had been abandoned.

After dinner, Chen Dong wanted to help clean up, but Yao Huishu quickly pushed him away,

“You go sit down and rest. Auntie's got this.”

“Alright, Xiao Chen, come and sit down.”

Wu Youwei greeted Chen Dong, and Wu Qingqing obediently went into the kitchen to help.

“Xiao Chen, is everything going smoothly lately?”

“Very smoothly, Uncle Wu.”

“Hmm, if you have any problems, you can tell me immediately. I can still help out more or less.”

“Uncle Wu, since you put it that way, I really do have something I'd like to consult you about.”

Chen Dong pondered slightly before speaking,

“Currently, my main industries are supermarkets and real estate, but I feel it's a bit too little. The main reason is that real estate temporarily has no revenue; it's all in the consumption stage.

I want to understand, in current Jinghai, which industry has a relatively large daily turnover. I don't pursue profit; I just want the turnover to look good.”

Wu Youwei looked at the young man in front of him with curiosity—not pursuing profit, just wanting more turnover? What kind of operation was this? Aren't businessmen all profit-driven?

But everyone has their own secrets, and Wu Youwei naturally wouldn't pry.

“Currently, the most potential and highest profit margin is mainly real estate, but the Sheng Yuan Real Estate you took over needs some time to pay off its previous debts before it can become profitable. Next time if there's good land, I will speak up for you.

As for other industries, I am quite optimistic about the internet. This is an emerging industry with great future development potential. I wonder if you have made any plans for it?”

Old Wu truly lived up to his reputation as a leader in charge of the economy; his sensitivity to the market was still very accurate.

“I'm already considering the internet. I've identified two companies and am arranging for people to collect information.” Chen Dong nodded.

“Looking at Jinghai, there are also two or three industries with very good turnovers, but to be honest, there are one or two industries I don't particularly hope you get involved in.”

Wu Youwei gave Chen Dong a meaningful look, but still slowly began to speak, after all, how to choose was the young man's own business. If he truly got deeply involved, then it would just be an early chance for him to see what kind of person he was.