As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 791: The Journey to Fog City
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The next day, at ten in the morning!

Rare clear skies over Modu, with the sun hanging high, adding a touch of warmth to the winter.

“Ah, I shouldn’t have stayed up so late playing with Si Cong and the others last night. It’s all Si Cong’s fault. Now my head feels a bit foggy! When I have the chance, I must educate him properly!”

Zhou Chao sat in the garden pavilion, rhythmically rubbing his temples with his left hand, reflecting on his decisions.

Sitting beside him, Lin Wu rolled his eyes silently. If it weren’t for him delivering late-night snacks to the entertainment room for Zhou Chao early this morning, he might have believed Zhou Chao’s words.

Thinking about Zhou Chao’s excited shouts and cheers last night, was this what he meant by not playing games so late?

Catching Lin Wu’s somewhat disdainful expression, Zhou Chao paused his hand movements and squinted. “Lin Wu, were you silently mocking me just now?”

Lin Wu, who was silently grumbling in his mind, was startled by Zhou Chao’s words. The tea in his hand spilled out, splashing onto his pants.

While wiping his pants, Lin Wu said, “Boss, look at what you’re saying. Even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn’t dare!”

“Believe you? Dream on!” Zhou Chao glanced at him before resuming his actions.

Just as Lin Wu let out a sigh of relief, he heard Zhou Chao say, “Go to headquarters and have Ling Chen prepare a few luxury brand endorsement contracts for me. I need them!”

“Luxury brand contracts? Boss, what are you up to? You’re not planning to give them as gifts to Brother Hu tomorrow, are you?”

Lin Wu’s mind worked quickly. Among the people Zhou Chao knew, besides Brother Hu, there were only three or four others with such demands. However, in terms of endorsing many international luxury brands, they were still lacking.

Moreover, they were going to Brother Hu’s house tomorrow. Just thinking about it, Lin Wu understood Zhou Chao’s plan.

“Now that you know, what are you still doing here? Hurry up and go. Remember to have Ling Chen select some good ones.”

“Got it, I’ll go right away.” After finishing his tea, Lin Wu stood up and headed back to his room to change into a fresh set of clothes. Then, he drove off in his Maserati to the villa.

Lin Wu left quickly and returned just as fast.

Zhou Chao had spent some time preparing three exquisite dishes when he saw Lin Wu rush in, holding a paper bag in his arm.

“Oh, so soon! I thought you might be late coming back from the office. If I had known you’d be back so early, I would’ve made more food! Why don’t you sit down and eat with me!” Zhou Chao said, but his hands didn’t pause for a moment.

As Lin Wu approached, he noticed that only half of the dishes remained on the table.

Caught by the scent wafting through the air, Lin Wu couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. It had been a while since he had tasted Zhou Chao’s homemade delicacies.

Seeing the dwindling food, Lin Wu sighed slightly and said, “Boss, you go ahead and eat. I’ll whip up something in the kitchen for myself.”

With a hint of reluctance, he glanced at the remaining dishes on the table, then reluctantly put down the file bag and headed towards the kitchen with a somewhat heavy heart.

Zhou Chao couldn’t help but smile at the sight.

When Lin Wu reached the kitchen, he found the refrigerator empty except for two eggs that had been there for who knows how long and a pack of instant noodles, left by someone unknown.

Shaking his head in resignation, Lin Wu couldn’t help but feel like he knew Zhou Chao’s little tricks by now. Letting out a long sigh, he glanced out of the kitchen and caught Zhou Chao’s playful gaze.

“Boss, you’re too stingy! You didn’t even arrange anything when there’s no food at home. Look at me, I’ve been busy since early morning. Surely, I can’t just have instant noodles for breakfast!” Lin Wu’s face took on a pitiful expression as he spoke.

Lin Wu knew that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. If he didn’t sell his misery now, when would he?

Seeing the change in Lin Wu’s expression, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but laugh. He hadn’t expected the originally honest guy to become so adept at acting. It would be a waste of talent if he didn’t become an actor.

Ignoring Lin Wu, Zhou Chao continued eating by himself.

Seeing this, Lin Wu could only pat his stomach helplessly and mutter, “Well, I’ll just have to make do today. I’ll make it up to myself another day!”

…

The next day, Zhou Chao and Lin Wu woke up early, as they were going to Brother Hu’s house today.

Although Brother Hu said it would be just two families and a few of his close friends, it was still a significant event, so it was best to start early for good luck!

“Lin Wu, check to see if everything’s packed!” Zhou Chao said, then took the car keys, humming an unfamiliar tune as he leisurely walked towards the garage.

“Boss, are we going to Fog City today? I thought we could stay in Modu for a couple more days!” Lin Wu said with a hint of regret.

Yesterday afternoon, Zhou Chao hadn’t arranged anything, so Lin Wu and his wife had spent half a day enjoying themselves. He had hoped to spend a few more days in Modu before leaving, but it seemed they were flying elsewhere today.

Rubbing his slightly sore lower back, Lin Wu quickly loaded the luggage he had brought with him onto the car.