Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Chapter 589: Do a Favor (1/2)

Chapter 602: Chapter 589: Do a Favor

Zhong Yingcai was both elated and excited, nodding hastily, “Yes, I’m on it right away.”

After speaking, he respectfully toasted Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning a cup of wine, before he went to the private room next door with a guilty expression to talk and clink glasses with the other businessmen, discussing the soap business.

Seeing Zhong Yingcai leave, Chu Jinnian breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly picked up his chopsticks to serve Zhuang Qingning a piece of fish meat, “Hungry, isn’t it? Let’s eat.”

“Poor Manager Zhong thought you were concerned about the business. But it turned out you were simply tricking him into leaving.” Zhuang Qingning was laughing while covering her mouth, “If Manager Zhong knew your intentions, he would be heartbroken.”

“How would he?” Chu Jinnian picked up a piece of crystal skin jelly, “I’m genuinely concerned about the business.”

“Moreover, I never inquire about business or the family’s properties. Manager Zhong has been feeling underappreciated. Seeing my interest in the business now, he is delighted. Regardless of what others say, he probably won’t believe them.”

“That makes sense…” Zhuang Qingning agreed, nodding her head.

From the moment Zhong Yingcai first saw Chu Jinnian, Zhuang Qingning detected subtle changes in his emotions, which were exactly as Chu Jinnian had described.

“However, poor Manager Zhong seems pitiful in this situation,” Zhuang Qingning raised her eyebrows.

She had witnessed Zhong Yingcai’s business acumen, fearless determination, and efficient decision-making. He could be considered a rare and commendable businessman, one who could undoubtedly become a wealthy merchant.

Yet such a man as Zhong Yingcai was seeking Chu Jinnian’s approval and endorsement…

Zhuang Qingning felt that Zhong Yingcai was somewhat undervalued.

“Speaking of which, it’s his persistent choice,”

Chu Jinnian said, “Before I returned to the capital city from Yangzhou, Zhong Yingcai was already a major manager of the Qiao family, widely praised by my maternal grandfather. Many expected him to become the right-hand man of the Qiao family’s head, but Zhong Yingcai didn’t seem to care. When my grandfather wanted to choose someone to manage the properties, Zhong Yingcai volunteered to follow me back to the capital.”

“My grandfather was very curious as to why Zhong Yingcai made such a decision. He even told Zhong that as I didn’t care about money and he was very confident in his abilities, he would likely feel unappreciated if he stayed by my side.”

“However, Zhong Yingcai said that he didn’t believe that I was uninterested in money. He wanted to prove to me the joy and satisfaction of doing business and earning money. Seeing his determination, my grandfather didn’t say anything else and agreed.”

“So, he accompanied me to the capital, responsible for managing all the shops and properties under my name. I heard that all the businesses he managed have been very profitable over the years. However, as I genuinely have little interest in money, I still seldom interfere. I originally thought Zhong Yingcai would give up after seeing my indifference, but to my surprise, he remains persistent and refuses to give up.”

Zhuang Qingning blinked her eyes.

She did not expect such a story behind this.

This Zhong Yingcai, who seemed so adept at doing business, had such stubbornness deep down.

But on the other hand, perhaps it was because of this stubbornness that he could persist in doing something. This persistent fostered success in various areas.