Nanjiang City, evening,
Son, you're back?
His parents had been waiting for Chen Shu to return for a long time, having prepared a meal specifically for him.
Chen Shu nodded, placing his luggage down.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, his heart grew peaceful. Da Feng Novel Network
The family sat together harmoniously, enjoying a lavish dinner.
Father Chen asked, "Son, are you alright?"
Chen Shu took a large bite of rice and said, "I'm fine! Lately, I just want to eat when I'm hungry and sleep when I'm tired. My health is excellent!"
"I'm asking about you, kid! Did you cause any trouble for others?"
Chen Shu's lips twitched, "How could I?!"
"I met a professor from Huaxia Academy beforehand. He kept praising my talent and begged me to become his disciple! He even bought me two expensive hamburgers in public!"
"Stop talking nonsense!"
His father, Chen Ping, looked utterly bewildered.
"Oh, right, son, since you're back."
Mother ladled a bowl of pork rib soup for Chen Shu and said, "Your second aunt introduced you to someone. Do you want to get to know her and give it a try?"
"Huh?"
Chen Shu's eating motion froze.
"Mom, I'm only eighteen."
"You can get to know her first. The young lady is your age, can use a smartphone, and knows to run home when it rains."
"Stop! Stop it!"
Chen Shu's mouth hung open, his expression dazed.
"Are you kidding me?!"
"Why are you rushing things?!"
Father Chen Ping interrupted, "I think you and Xiao Fang Si are a good match."
Mother replied, "My thinking isn't open-minded enough to accept two boys."
"Besides, if they were together, wouldn't they blow up the house?"
"???"
Chen Shu rubbed his forehead. His head was buzzing, and he couldn't quite process it all.
"You guys eat slowly, my blood pressure is rising!"
He shoveled two more mouthfuls of rice and retreated to his room.
Chen Shu lay on his bed, took out his phone, and with a glint in his eye, posted on Moments.
"Thanks for the invitation. I'm in Nanjiang, just landed!
Nanjiang Fierce Bandit Chen Shu, skilled in demolition, arson, swindling, and various other businesses. Cheap prices, private message if interested!"
Chen Shu nodded with satisfaction and then opened the Beast Tamer Association website, posting a purchase request.
This included various Black Iron tier medicinal herbs and Silver Lord tier elemental skills.
If you have money and don't spend it, isn't that the same as earning it for nothing?
Just as Chen Shu was playing a game, a message came from Super Chat.
"Hmm? Business already?"
Xu Xiaoyu: Chen Pi, you're back in Nanjiang?
Chen Shu: Xiaoyu, what's up?
Xu Xiaoyu: I want to invite you to my place for dinner, there's something I need to discuss.
Chen Shu: No problem!
Chen Shu licked his lips, it seemed like they needed his help.
The next morning,
"Son, going out?"
"Yeah, can't help it. I'm too popular. People are already inviting me to their homes for dinner right after I get back."
Chen Shu sighed, a look of distress on his face.
"You brat!"
Father Chen Ping shook his head and said, "You've grown up. When anyone invites you to their home for dinner, don't go empty-handed, alright?"
"Dad, I know! Don't worry!"
Chen Shu silently opened his bag and took out a plastic bag.
"I'll pack it!"
"???"
Father Chen Ping's mouth agape, "What kind of absurd thinking is that?!"
"I mean, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Shu dashed out the door.
An hour later,
Chen Shu arrived in front of a villa in the northern district of Nanjiang City.
He muttered, "Why does everyone live in a villa?"
"Chen Shu!"
Xu Xiaoyu was already waiting for him.
At this moment, Xu Xiaoyu was wearing a white dress, her long hair flowing, smiling at him.
"Xiaoyu, when did you get back to Nanjiang City?"
"I only got back a couple of days ago."
The two entered the villa. The courtyard was filled with flowers.
A middle-aged man with a stern expression sat on a stone bench, sipping tea.
Xu Xiaoyu said, "Dad, this is my classmate, Chen Shu!"
"Hello, classmate Chen Shu!"
The middle-aged man stood up to greet him, a smile on his face as well.
"Hello, Uncle!"
Chen Shu remained calm, showing no signs of nervousness.
"Truly young and promising!"
Xu Feng smiled and welcomed Chen Shu into the villa.
Besides Xu Xiaoyu's family, her uncles Zhou Shi and Zhou Cheng were also present.
"Chen Shu, long time no see!"
Chen Shu grinned and greeted, "Hello, Uncle Zhou and Uncle Zhou!"
It was midday, and everyone went to the room with the dining table. Various delicious foods were already laid out.
"Xiao Chen, please sit down, make yourself at home."
Xu Feng said, specifically pulling out a chair for Chen Shu.
The six of them sat down and began to enjoy the meal.
"Xiao Chen, how was your summer vacation?"
Xu Feng asked, wanting to build a closer relationship.
"I just traveled around the capital and visited Huaxia Academy."
Chen Shu shook his head, "It's too huge. Uncle Xu, to be honest, I almost didn't want to attend. It takes half a day just to walk from the teaching building to the cafeteria!"
"But there was a professor who begged me to become his student, so I couldn't refuse. I really have no choice!"
"Ah, this..."
The dining table instantly fell silent. Everyone stared at him in disbelief.
Especially Mr. and Mrs. Xu, who had never met anyone so outlandish.
They felt their heads spinning.
"Hehe."
Xu Feng let out a dry laugh and said, "As expected, you're one of a kind."
His gaze fell upon the Zhou brothers, and though he didn't speak, his eyes conveyed a message.
"Are you sure this person is reliable?!"
The Zhou brothers instinctively lowered their heads. How could they know Chen Shu was even more absurd than before!
After half an hour of small talk,
Chen Shu, feeling satisfied, patted his stomach.
"Xiao Chen, to be frank, I invited you here because I need a favor."
"Oh? Uncle Xu, please say whatever you need to!"
Chen Shu nodded and said, "I, Chen Shu, have no other virtues, except that I'm always happy to help!"
Xu Xiaoyu turned to stare at Chen Shu with a strange expression, but ultimately said nothing.
Xu Feng coughed and said, "It's like this, our company has terminated its contract with a previous medicinal materials supplier."
After a while, Chen Shu finally understood what the other party was saying.
Medicinal materials are becoming increasingly precious, and companies with a stable supply of them have seen their status rise accordingly.
Currently, in addition to 666 Medicinal Liquid Company, another pharmaceutical company also wishes to establish a cooperative relationship with this medicinal materials company.
The three companies will hold a meeting, essentially a small bidding event,
It will depend on which company offers better terms and higher stakes.
The other company will have a student from Huaxia Academy attending. I wonder if classmate Chen can...
"So, it's like a show of force, right?"
Chen Shu stroked his chin. Huaxia Academy, as the foremost sacred ground for Beast Tamers, its status was self-evident. Any student there possessed exceptionally high social standing.
The medicinal materials supplier would not only consider the terms offered by the two companies but also their backgrounds and influence.
Just as Chen Shu was about to reply, options appeared before his eyes.