Chapter 62

Chapter 62

Chapter 62: Breathing Through the Same Nostril?

Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu had a conversation outside, and although Su Lin didn’t know the details, seeing them return to the classroom like close sisters, he felt he had taken another step towards his ultimate goal.

When Lin Xiaowan sat down beside him, Su Lin smiled and said, “Xiaowan, I was right, wasn’t I?”

“Hmph. Just eat your breakfast; it’s getting cold,” she said, ignoring his words.

Su Lin responded with a smile, “Want to join?”

“No thanks, I already had breakfast. You go ahead.”

“Alright then, I’ll eat.”

Su Lin then saw Ye Feng walk in, clutching his stomach. The knee strike had really scared Ye Feng; it took him twenty minutes to barely recover.

Ye Feng could tell from Su Lin’s gaze that he meant business. Having experienced setbacks repeatedly, Ye Feng no longer had the ambition he once did.

Su Lin glanced at Ye Feng but didn’t continue to watch him. If Ye Feng took his words to heart, good; if not, Su Lin wouldn’t mind giving him a lesson he wouldn’t forget.

In the following days, Su Lin became busy with his routine life. Chen Yang, on his three-day leave, had recruited many people, and the supermarket’s construction had also begun.

Su Lin, Lin Xiaowan, and Xia Shiyu helped at the supermarket whenever possible, as it was their first entrepreneurial venture, and they were very committed to it.

By mid-April, the supermarket’s exterior was complete, and the interior was being finished up rapidly. Su Lin gathered Xia Shiyu and Lin Xiaowan together.

“Xiaoyu, Xiaowan, the supermarket will be finished in about ten days. I just realized we haven’t done one important thing.”

“What important thing? I’ve already signed contracts with all the suppliers,” said Xia Shiyu.

“My financial side is fine too. Sister Juan is professional, and every transaction is recorded,” added Lin Xiaowan.

Su Lin shook his head, “Not that. We haven’t come up with a name for our supermarket yet.”

“Oh!”

“That’s right, we haven’t named it.”

“Isn’t it Yulin?” Xia Shiyu innocently asked.

Lin Xiaowan chuckled, “Xiaoyu, that’s our company name, not the supermarket’s name.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Xiaowan is right. From vegetables to rice, snacks, and electronics, the supermarket caters to every need.”

Hearing their analysis, Su Lin nodded, “That’s one of the reasons I wanted to start a supermarket.”

“One of the reasons? Are there others?”

Su Lin nodded, “Another reason is that I’m optimistic about the future real estate market. Supermarkets are usually in prime locations, and property values are sure to rise.

“Even if the supermarket doesn’t work out, just selling the property would be profitable.”

Lin Xiaowan quickly grasped Su Lin’s intention, her expression complex, “No wonder you said to buy instead of rent, you had a backup plan.”

“Hehe, Xiaowan, one must not only look at immediate benefits but also think long-term,” Su Lin said profoundly.

“Your strategic vision is commendable. But you always miss the details.”

Su Lin blushed, “That’s why I have you and Xiaoyu. You both are meticulous. I’ve always said I’d handle the company’s strategy and overall coordination, and you two would handle implementation.”

“Hmph, that’s just an excuse for your laziness.”

“These days, Xiaoyu and I have been so busy, and you’re the most relaxed.”

Xia Shiyu, unusually, didn’t speak up for Su Lin but nodded in agreement, “Xiaowan is right. I haven’t had time to read at home for a long time. Every time I get home, I just fall asleep. Su Lin, I’m worried about the midterms.”

“If we do poorly, Su Lin, you’ll have to make it up to us.”

“Cough cough, how about I tutor you both?” Su Lin offered with a grin.

Lin Xiaowan rolled her eyes, “You have the nerve to say that? Don’t forget, your English improved because of mine and Xiaoyu’s notes.”

“Exactly. We made a mistake lending you our notes. We both didn’t score as well as you.”

“Hehe... you two are on the same side now, huh? United against me.”

“It’s your fault for always exploiting us!”

“That’s not exploitation; that’s making reasonable use of your abilities. Remember, individual strength is one thing, but when we combine our abilities, we can achieve great things.”

“Let’s not argue; you’re always right. I’m hungry.”

“Su Lin, I’m hungry too.”

Su Lin waved grandly, “If you’re both hungry, let’s eat. You two get in the car; I’ll call Chen Yang!”