Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely Chapter 588 - 328: The Reputation of Madam Chen Cheng

The three entered the room, and Xiao ier served the soup that i Xiang brought, asking with a laugh, "It slls great, what kind of soup is this?"

"This is Gastrodia elata chicken soup," i Xiang said, "It’s really beneficial for healing wounds."

Xiao ier brought over bowls and chopsticks and handed a bowl to Chen Cheng: "Here, try i Xiang’s cooking skills."

Chen Cheng took a sip, it could use a bit more salt.

Xiao ier also got herself bowls and chopsticks and just as she sat down, she asked, "By the way, i Xiang, are you getting used to living with Li Ya?"

"It’s really nice." i Xiang replied, "When we’re both free, we even cook together from recipes."

Only then did Xiao ier feel relieved, "That’s good then. If you encounter any troubles, make sure to tell us, okay?"

"Will do, Sister Xiao Er."

"Let’s eat." Chen Cheng picked up his chopsticks, "Aren’t we going out later?"

i Xiang looked up, "Are you guys going out on an errand?"

Xiao ier smiled happily, "Xiao Cheng said he hasn’t had quality ti with lately, and since he’s free today, he’s planning to take to the Sumr Palace for a stroll."

"Wow, the Sumr Palace, I’ve heard it’s beautiful there, with lots of ancient architecture and vast lakes. You guys will definitely have a great ti." As she spoke, i Xiang picked up chopsticks full of white rice and slowly put them in her mouth, hiding the slight ripple in her heart.

Xiao ier keenly sensed the subtle change in i Xiang’s emotions. She looked at Chen Cheng, then back at i Xiang, and warmly invited her:

"i Xiang, why don’t you co with us? It’s more fun with more people. We can also take pictures together as a nto."

i Xiang hesitated slightly, her chopsticks paused montarily. She really wanted to go; to go on an outing with Chen Cheng would certainly be a delightful experience.

But just as the thought arose, she imdiately suppressed it, thinking to herself: "Brother Cheng has hardly had ti for Xiao ier lately. It’s their rare ti alone, and if I go along..."

Thus, she lifted her head, her eyes sincere, and politely declined with a smile, "Sister Xiao Er, Brother Cheng, I won’t go. It’s not easy for you to have the chance to be alone together, I shouldn’t be the third wheel. Besides, I’ve got so things to do in the afternoon. Li Ya has asked to go to an art gallery with her to choose paintings, we’re planning to add so new items to our ho."

To make the refusal appear more genuine, she even deliberately shook her smartphone, signaling Li Ya’s invitation.

"I see..."

Xiao ier didn’t think much of it. In her view, i Xiang going out with Li Ya must certainly be more fun than being with herself and Chen Cheng, so she didn’t insist further, "Alright, if you see anything fun or tasty while you’re out, I’ll bring so back for you."

i Xiang waved her hands repeatedly, her smile growing even more radiant, "No need, no need. Just have a good ti, I don’t lack anything."

Xiao ier was still a little worried, and she reiterated a few words of caution, "If you think of anything, give a call anyti and I’ll buy it for you."

"Got it, Sister Xiao Er, just enjoy yourself."

i Xiang obediently complied, hastily finishing the rice in her bowl and standing up to help clean up the bowls and chopsticks, "I’m done eating, I’ve imposed enough for today."

"Eh? You haven’t even had a few bites of your al."

"It won’t delay you guys from heading out." i Xiang turned around to place the bowls and chopsticks into the dishwasher.

Xiao ier also stood up, "Leave them be."

"It won’t delay your outing." i Xiang said her goodbyes again, "Sister Xiao Er, Brother Cheng, I’ll take my leave first, have a fun ti!"

After her words, she briskly walked out the door, not forgetting to look back and wave at the gate.

Watching i Xiang’s retreating figure, Xiao ier sighed softly, "i Xiang was a bit off today."

Chen Cheng put an arm around Xiao ier’s shoulders, agreeing, "Maybe she’s got sothing on her mind."

"What could be on her mind?"

Chen Cheng knew but said nothing, simply smiled, "Let’s eat, we also need to hurry up and enjoy this rare ti."

Xiao ier shrugged her shoulders, casting aside her doubts, and sat back down at the dining table.

Chen Cheng sipped the chicken soup that i Xiang had brought, well aware that even though the soup was light, it was thick with affection.

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In the following days, Chen Cheng’s life was as calm as the waters of Liangma River.

He would either sit around in Wanbao Hall, check out his future base at Green City Center, or shoot the breeze with the Willow Tree Three Tigers - life was mundane yet authentic.

"Feng Biao, you need to pay more attention to the logistics."

Chen Cheng was sitting under the Big Willow Tree, looking at the report that Feng Biao had brought, he said, "I visited Store No. 3 the day before yesterday, they had a break in their supply chain and it took half a day to get restocked."

Feng Biao took out a cigarette, "Dacheng, you know how it is. Our boxed trucks can’t co in during the day, they can only run at night, but in the last few nights, the police have been checking, and the drivers are all anxious, slowing down the delivery speed. I’m fretting over this too, what do you suggest we do?"

Chen Cheng frowned, accepted the cigarette from Feng Biao but didn’t light it, just fiddled with it in his hand, and after a mont of thought, he said, "This can’t go on, we need to find a solution that works for everyone."

Feng Biao continued, "Dacheng, there’s sothing else. The new drivers we recently hired switched to a double shift system. They’re not so familiar with their duties, and they don’t know the roads well, sotis it takes them ages just to find a shop, and that’s causing more delays."

Chen Cheng flicked the unlit cigarette in his hand, "Have the experienced drivers show them the ropes until they know the routes well, then implent your shift change."

"Got it."

"As for the issue with the police checks at night," Chen Cheng paused, "go find out how other businesses around us are dealing with this, see how they solve it."

"Alright, I’ll go ask around."

After Feng Biao finished reporting, Xia Gaoqiang also brought a report from the basketball training camp, "Dacheng, we’ve recruited 35 students for this session, it’s looking like a good trend."