Chapter 52 : Business
Su Lin, accompanied by Lin Xiaowan and Xiao Yu, arrived at the intersection of Zhongjiang Avenue and Xingfu Avenue. He pointed at a three-story building and said, This is the one.
Below is Xingfu Avenue, with a vegetable market, hospital, and bank. Above is the Xingfu Community, with a school on the left and the Wansheng City Community on the right.
Lin Xiaowan, sowhat doubtful, asked, This location seems good, but there arent many people around now. Will people co to a supermarket here?
Su Lin laughed heartily, Definitely, people will co. This place will beco the busiest in Jiangning in the next twenty years.
Oh? Why do you say that?
Zhongjiang needs developnt, but they definitely wont spend money on developing the old city area. Future developnt will surely be along Zhongjiang Avenue. And I plan to spend only a million to buy this building. If we were to buy in the old city now, it would cost at least three million, Su Lin said calmly.
Indeed, the land in the old city is too expensive.
So, the old city will remain just that. They wont plan anything there. Future developnt will definitely be here. If theres a supermarket here, I think we wont have to worry about custor traffic for twenty years.
Lin Xiaowan and Xiao Yu were stunned by Su Lins words. They realized that if they had chosen a location, they would have picked the old city area, raising costs and making it uncertain whether they could break even.
But Su Lin chose to invest in the future. The area might look deserted now, but once the supermarket opens, foot traffic will naturally increase. He knew how effectively a supermarket could attract custors. Most importantly, he had read in a novel that a park would be planned here soon, which would bring even more people.
Lin Xiaowan gave Su Lin a thumbs-up, Su Lin, you are naturally suited for business.
Err thats a bit of an overstatent, Su Lin replied with an awkward laugh.
Im not overstating. Your vision and scope are far too advanced. No wonder you made so much money by stockpiling gastrodia.
Hehe~!!
Xiaowan, do you have the confidence to buy this three-story building? Su Lin asked, raising his eyebrows.
Lin Xiaowan chuckled, According to what you said, it might be difficult to buy this place in a few years. Now, its much simpler; we just need to persuade these people to sell.
Whats your plan?
Lin Xiaowan snapped her fingers, Thats a secret. Wait for my good news.
Aright, then Ill wait for your good news.
Mm-hmm~!!
Now that the business is taken care of, lets go shopping with Xiaoyu. She has a lot to buy.
Xiao Yu quickly said, Su Lin, Im not in a hurry.
No problem. Xiaowan can help you carry things. Dont pass up free labor.
Lin Xiaowan, feigning anger, said, Su Lin, youre a big man, making do all the carrying. Are you even human?
No, Xiaoyu, buy more and then let Su Lin carry everything.
Xiaoyu glanced at Su Lin, then shook her head, No, I cant do that. Su Lin has helped so much. It would be like repaying kindness with ingratitude.
Su Lin looked at Lin Xiaowan smugly.
Lin Xiaowan: .
So much for a good friends loyalty.
Su Lin, along with Lin Xiaowan and Xiao Yu, spent the entire evening together before Su Lin dropped them off at their hos. After dropping off Xiao Yu, Su Lin drove Lin Xiaowan ho.
Xiaowan, your ho is in the family compound, huh? Su Lin remarked.
Lin Xiaowan nodded, Yes, when my dad first ca here, there was no special compound for officials, so we had to live in the family compound. Weve been living here ever since.
Su Lin, a bit worried, said, Xiaowan, what if your dad sees dropping you off like this? Could it cause any trouble? He knew that Lin Guoqiang was very protective of his daughter.
Lin Xiaowan chuckled, Haha, Su Lin, I thought you were fearless. Why are you afraid of eting my dad?
Su Lin nodded seriously, I really am afraid. Im scared he might not approve of us and then send you abroad. That would make miserable.
Lin Xiaowan playfully retorted, What do you an by not approve? I havent even agreed to be your girlfriend yet.
Its just a matter of ti, just over a month, itll pass quickly, Su Lin said nonchalantly.
Dont be so sure of yourself. What if you lose to Ye Feng? Lin Xiaowan warned.
Su Lin shook his head confidently, Thats impossible. Knowing Ye Fengs current mory had been significantly weakened and his past mories halved, Su Lin was certain of his victory, especially with his own advantage.
Dont be too confident. Rember, everyone doubted Ye Feng when he bet against Yan Huan, but he still won, Lin Xiaowan reminded him.
Su Lin dismissed her concerns, The only way he could beat is if he scores full marks in every subject. Do you think thats possible?
Lin Xiaowan fell silent, realizing the improbability of that scenario. Talking to you is futile; youre just a freak. Im going ho, Lin Xiaowan said, slightly annoyed. She opened the car door, waved at Su Lin, and left.
Su Lin watched her leave, feeling a mix of emotions.
Lin Xiaowan entered the family compound, relieved to see her parents car wasnt there yet. She knew that her dad might actually send her abroad if he found out about her and Su Lin. The thought made her realize she might have fallen for Su Lin, often finding herself lost in thoughts of him.
Just as she opened the door, Lin Xiaowan was t with her fathers scrutinizing gaze. Dad, youre ho? she asked, surprised.
Lin Guoqiang looked at Lin Xiaowan with a smile, Where else should I be if not at ho after work? Xiaowan, do you not want to be at ho?
Lin Xiaowan quickly waved her hands, No Dad, thats not what I ant.
Oh? Its not what you ant? Lin Guoqiang nodded, then asked, Where did you go today?
I I went out with Xiaoyu and Su Lin, Lin Xiaowan replied.
Xiaoyu? The one whose father is sick? asked Lin Guoqiang.
Lin Xiaowan nodded, Yes, her.
Oh! And this Su Lin? Is he the one you helped by raising donations?
Lin Xiaowan nodded again, cautiously observing Lin Guoqiang, unsure of what he was getting at.
After a mont of silence, Lin Guoqiang asked, Are you three close?
Lin Xiaowans heart skipped a beat. She felt a mix of nervousness and excitent. We are friends~!!!
Friends, ah, thats good. Your dad also has many friends, from businessn to officials to ordinary citizens, lots and lots of friends.
Uh-huh! Lin Xiaowan watched Lin Guoqiang, not fully grasping his intention.
Seeing Lin Xiaowans apprehensive look, Lin Guoqiang felt angry but softened at his daughters vulnerable expression. He was upset to think that a boy had caused her to be like this. Yet, what could his anger do? He couldnt scold his daughter for this. He felt he already owed Lin Xiaowan too much for his career.
Lin Guoqiang waved his hand, Go wash up for dinner. Soti, introduce to your friend; Id like to et him.
Uh okay, Dad.
As Lin Xiaowan briskly walked to the restroom, she thought that if it were Su Lin, maybe he could indeed impress her father.
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