Reborn: Billionaire in College

Chapter 199: Jin Yi never travels at night

This is quite a big deal indeed.

You know what, it’s really fucking cool.

Private cars along the way all gave way, thinking that some important person had arrived.

However, from a certain perspective, Chen Pingjiang is currently a big shot for Tongcheng, a third- or fourth-tier city.

Along the way, Dai Sheng kept taking photos and showing off everywhere.

It was not until they reached the residential area where Chen Pingjiang's parents lived that the two motorcycles waved and left.

It was exactly as Chen Pingjiang thought, this time when he came back it would not be a peaceful one.

As soon as I entered the house, it was full of people.

Chen Guangming and Xu Fangjuan were surrounded by two or three leaders wearing executive jackets and glasses and were having a cordial conversation.

There are still some neighbors left.

"Oh, Pingjiang is back. This boy is really tall and handsome, very different."

"Yes, yes, and the key is that he looks so noble."

The enthusiastic faces of several of Empress Dowager Xu's usual mahjong partners and old neighbors seemed to be blossoming.

Chen Pingjiang was most impressed by Aunt Li. He had never seen her so polite when he was a child.

"Pingjiang is back, come here quickly." Empress Dowager Xu was unexpectedly kind in front of so many people today. She did not call Chen Pingjiang "little bastard", which made Chen Pingjiang a little uncomfortable.

"These are leaders from the district and city," Xu Fangjuan introduced.

Then these big guys in executive jackets introduced themselves, all of them had very important backgrounds.

In addition to the district mayor, there is also a deputy mayor and the director of the investment promotion bureau.

"As Tongcheng people, we are all very proud to hear about the series of achievements Mr. Chen has made in the business world."

"Yes, now when we go out to introduce ourselves, Mr. Chen is our Tongcheng's business card."

"..."

The gorgeous sedan was carried by a crowd of people, and these people spared no effort in flattering Chen Pingjiang.

The reason why Chen Pingjiang was received with such high standards was also due to the special background of Tongcheng.

Before Sansha City was established, Tongcheng was the smallest prefecture-level city in the country. It was built based on mining and had a history of only a few decades.

Among them, the copper mine is the most famous.

How can a place with mines not be rich?

There are only seven or eight listed companies in a country with a population of only a few hundred thousand, some of which are even among the Fortune 500.

This also led to Tongcheng's per capita GDP surpassing that of Shanghai at one point.

However, excessive mining leads to environmental damage and resource depletion.

Tongcheng is now facing an awkward situation of transformation and upgrading. If it does not transform, when resources are completely exhausted, economic growth will lose an important engine, which is very similar to Ordos.

But how can transformation be so easy?
In third- and fourth-tier small cities, there are the most mine owners, but scientific and technological talents are scarce. Young people all run to the surrounding Heshi and Dongjiang, and there is no soil for the development of high-tech.

Today, leaders at all levels in Tongcheng are completely in the dark about industrial upgrading and transformation.

To them, Chen Pingjiang's appearance was like an angel flapping his wings.

During the conversation, the neighbors had already been "persuaded to leave".

Don’t blame the leaders for being impatient. Chen Pingjiang rarely comes back for the Chinese New Year, and there are only a few days left. Everyone will be busy after the New Year. If they don’t seize the opportunity now, when will they?
Chen Pingjiang noticed that Empress Dowager Xu was fidgeting, so he smiled and asked her and Old Chen to go and prepare the meal first.

After talking for about an hour, Chen Pingjiang sent the person away.

The two parties reached a preliminary intention that Renren will set up a customer service center in Tongcheng to be responsible for complaints and after-sales work for Renren, DNF, and Renren's group buying takeaway business in the future.

The wages in Tongcheng are low, which can greatly save labor costs, and there are also preferential policies in land taxation, etc. Customer service jobs do not require academic qualifications, and you can start working after a little training.

This is the same reason why many American companies set up their customer service centers in Barat.

Say something off topic.

It is precisely because of such outrageous operations that Bharat has become the world's largest cyber fraud center, making tens of billions of dollars from Americans a year, and it has become one of Bharat's pillar industries.

After seeing off the local officials, Xu Fangjuan and Chen Guangming felt relieved.

It is difficult for ordinary people to adapt to such scenes and they feel very uncomfortable.

"Ever since you became famous, leaders from the neighborhood committee and the street office have been coming to our house to visit and express their condolences whenever they have time. Later, the number of leaders who came became more and more senior. It's so annoying. I have to receive them every time, but I don't know what to say when I do." Xu Fangjuan, who was serving the dishes, complained.

Chen Guangming also nodded: "People often push projects to me for no reason. You know I usually do home improvement and I have only a few people under me. Now they want me to do projects worth millions or tens of millions. I feel uneasy when I see the numbers."

Chen Pingjiang laughed loudly: "What are you afraid of? Just do it if I ask you to."

Chen Guangming shook his head. "I know my own limitations very well. I can only do small business like this in my life. Those people are just trying to give me projects for your sake. If I don't do well, I'll embarrass you. If I do well, I might not earn as much as you earn in a day. What's the point? It's good the way it is now."

To some extent, Chen Guangming and Xu Fangjuan have a good mentality. They did not change their original life trajectory just because their son became rich and powerful, and they still kept their original intentions.

"Those leaders knew you were coming back today, so they came to our house early in the morning to wait for us, making us feel uncomfortable. If this continues, we won't be able to stay here any longer."

After Chen Pingjiang ate a few mouthfuls of rice, he said, "If you really can't stay here any longer, just go to Dongjiang. I've already prepared a house in Dongjiang."

But Empress Dowager Xu shook her head like a rattle and said, "If you don't go, you can't stay here. Can you stay in Dongjiang? Your father and I are not too old to walk. How can we go there without classes and stare at each other every day? Besides, none of your friends and relatives are there. It's lonely. If you have children in the future, we can go there and help take care of them for you."

"We are worried now. They are showing goodwill every day, which will make it difficult for you. I just heard in the kitchen that you are going to set up a customer service center in Tongcheng. It won't be a loss, right?"

All these things made Xu Fangjuan feel that she was holding her son back. She didn't understand business matters and didn't want Chen Pingjiang to change his principles because of them.

Chen Pingjiang shook his head nonchalantly: "It's no problem." After chatting for a few words, Empress Dowager Xu naturally turned the topic to Yan Yan and began to ask questions like checking her household registration.

How are things going between you two? Are you bullying anyone? Is Yan Yan coming over for the New Year?

Chen Pingjiang sighed.

It’s still the familiar taste and the familiar recipe. Mother’s love will never disappear, it will only transfer.

After dinner, Chen Pingjiang took a nap. Dai Sheng and Zhou Guanghan had already gone home. Without the pressure of work, he felt bored again.

Mobile phones are not that fun these days, there is no computer at home, and classmates don’t contact each other much, so Chen Pingjiang can only stay at home and lie there.

When I woke up, I heard talking and laughing coming from the living room.

Chen Pingjiang is definitely not socially anxious, it’s just that no one can stand having people from his family come to him one after another.

As for reception, you have to chat with old neighbors about random things, even asking a bunch of random questions.

If you stay in the house and don't go out, there will definitely be people gossiping about you behind your back.

Oh, after his Chen Pingjiang became rich, his eyes grew on the top of his head and he doesn’t even say hello.

After calling Dai Sheng, Chen Pingjiang returned to the living room to deal with the situation.

About half an hour later, Dai Sheng rushed to Chen's house.

"Uncle and aunt, I wish you all a happy new year." The sensible Dai Sheng carried a bunch of gifts of different sizes.

Huazi, Maozi, tea leaves...

"Auntie, you're here, why are you still so polite?" Empress Dowager Xu knew Dai Sheng, but she had a bad impression of him at first. They met at the apology session after a group fight arranged by the school.

When everyone was pushing and pulling, it was Chen Pingjiang who spoke up: "Put it away."

So Xu Fangjuan stopped insisting and turned to ask, "Where is Xiao Dai going to school now?"

Dai Sheng smiled awkwardly: "I am not as good at studying as Brother Chen, so I didn't get into college. Now I work for Brother Chen to make a living."

"Mom, I'm going to buy some New Year's goods." After a few words, Chen Pingjiang put on his coat and pushed Dai Sheng out the door.

Only after walking out the door did Chen Pingjiang feel a lot more relaxed.

"Did you get your driver's license?"

"got it."

Throwing the car keys in his hand to Dai Sheng, Chen Pingjiang said, "You drive."

Dai Sheng's eyes lit up. He didn't have many opportunities to drive such a luxury car. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous after getting in the driver's seat: "Brother Chen, where are we going?"

"Let's go to the market and buy some New Year's goods."

The two of them came to the market, found a Moutai specialty store, and started shopping immediately.

The boss was also frightened by Chen Pingjiang's amazing spending power.

In total, I bought ten bottles of Moutai and fifty bottles of Huazi.

For fear that it might not be enough, Chen Pingjiang also left his boss’s phone number so that the goods could be delivered directly to his door when needed.

Now Chen Pingjiang’s status is different. Some neighbors have to give him gifts during the Chinese New Year. This is called being sensible.

It can even be used when visiting relatives and friends in the future, and any extra money will be given to my old man.

Afterwards, the two ran to the seafood market and started sweeping again.

"Brother Chen, did you know that our classmate Ye Xiaoqin's family sells seafood? It's in this market." Dai Sheng said.

After searching for a while, they finally found Ye Xiaoqin's seafood restaurant in the southeast corner of the market.

Coincidentally, Ye Xiaoqin, who was on winter vacation, was helping out at the stall.

The girl named Ye Xiaoqin was thin and small. Chen Pingjiang didn’t have a deep impression of her. He only knew that her family was well off back then.

The income of people in Tongcheng is very polarized. The average salary is only 1500 to 2000 yuan, but the mine owners are very generous.

They are the only ones who can afford the yellow croaker and king crab in the seafood market.

If it weren't for the local mine owners driving consumption, there would be no such large quantities of goods in these inland third- and fourth-tier small cities.

"Hey, Dai Sheng, Chen Pingjiang. Why are you here?"

Ye Xiaoqin was quite surprised when she saw Chen Pingjiang. This name was the most mentioned in the classmates' QQ group, but Chen Pingjiang rarely showed up and his name was blocked in the group.

"Old classmate, you are rich now. It is hard to see you. You didn't even come to the class reunion last year."

Chen Pingjiang smiled and said, "I'm very busy. I will definitely participate if I have the chance in the future."

"Don't miss any chance. There's a party tonight. Last year it was held after the New Year, but many people visited relatives after the New Year, so this year it was moved to before the New Year."

"Uh." Well, now Chen Pingjiang didn't know how to refuse, so he could only nod reluctantly: "I will definitely be there in the evening."

"Qinqin, is this your classmate?" Ye Xiaoqin's mother asked with a smile.

Chen Pingjiang nodded: "Auntie, give your family some king crabs, lobsters, and yellow croakers."

Ye Xiaoqin's mother was a little unsure for a moment. This was seafood, not cabbage. How could anyone buy things like this?
Ye Xiaoqin smiled and said, "Mom, just take it if I tell you to. My classmate is a wealthy man."

What the mother and daughter didn't expect was that Chen Pingjiang bought seafood worth tens of thousands of dollars.

After coming out of the seafood market, Chen Pingjiang pointed to the trunk and back seat that were filled with things and said to Dai Sheng, "I won't go to your house to pay New Year's greetings. Just take some back yourself. Don't be polite."

Dai Sheng knew Chen Pingjiang's temper and didn't be polite.

(End of this chapter)