From Wage Slave to Tycoon novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Chapter 105: Vast Sea Group

Xilinhot. Yunhe Hotel.

"Boss, I’m sorry. I failed in my duty this time," Zong Xinyao said, standing nearby with a somber expression.

Su Chen waved his hand, gesturing for her to sit. "This wasn’t your fault. I was the one who oversimplified things."

After what had happened, Su Chen had come to a realization. ’I’ve been too blindly confident!’

Ever since getting the system, everything had been smooth sailing for Su Chen. No matter where he went, people were always fawning over him, and he had gradually started to lose himself.

’I was starting to feel like money could solve anything.’

’Thankfully, I always plan for the worst-case scenario. That’s the only reason things didn’t get more complicated.’

’Live and learn, I guess. At least I won’t make the same mistake again.’

"How are things with the livestock company coming along?" Su Chen asked, leaning back on the sofa and gently pinching the bridge of his nose.

Hearing Su Chen ask about the livestock company, Zong Xinyao’s spirits lifted considerably.

"Boss, the initial integration is complete. All the relevant agreements have been signed. We’re ready to go whenever you are!"

After a moment’s hesitation, she looked at him with unwavering determination and said, "Boss, I want to be in charge of this project!"

"Hmm?" The movement of Su Chen’s hand stilled. He gave Zong Xinyao a surprised glance.

"What’s this? Trying to pick yourself up right where you fell?"

He knew she had taken a huge fall on this matter. Su Chen had later asked Xiao Peng for the details and learned just how perilous the situation had been; any misstep could have sparked a massive conflict.

’So Zong Xinyao feels like she suffered a defeat and wants a chance to prove herself?’

"Boss, I hope you’ll give me this chance!" Zong Xinyao pleaded, bowing slightly.

Su Chen was silent for a long moment before he spoke. "Alright. The project is yours. I look forward to seeing your results!"

"Don’t worry, Boss. I definitely won’t let you down!"

The project itself was actually quite simple. The most critical component was the raw material supply—the livestock from Dongwu Banner, such as Wuzhumuqin sheep and cattle. With a stable supply base, future development would be much easier. As long as they were willing to spend the money, the restaurant division could be established quickly.

The only things left to consider were how to expand into the market and how to build the brand’s reputation.

"How much startup capital do you need?"

"Boss, this is the business plan I wrote. Please take a look," Zong Xinyao said, pulling a stack of documents from her bag.

He took the documents and glanced at them. The stack was about seventeen or eighteen pages long. It looked like a lot of work had gone into this plan.

"Well, damn. You really came prepared, didn’t you?" Su Chen said, then began to read.

He spent nearly twenty minutes on it, reading through the proposal twice before finally setting it down.

The business plan was incredibly detailed. It not only outlined the company’s early, middle, and late-stage development but also included market research for various locations. It even had well-thought-out strategies for regional expansion and adapting to local conditions. It was clear she had poured her heart into this plan.

The plan also addressed funding. It required a total of 150 million, 60 million of which was for consolidating the livestock market in Dongwu Banner.

The bulk of that money was for purchasing livestock from the herdsmen. To put it simply, it was to show the herdsmen the financial strength of their company—that they had the capital to take over the entire Dongwu Banner market, which would put the herdsmen’s minds at ease.

"Will ninety million be enough for your subsequent expansion?" Su Chen asked, looking puzzled.

"Yes, Boss. I plan to establish the brand in major first-tier cities first, then expand to second-tier cities. By then, we can use the profits from the first-tier cities to fund our expansion into the second-tier markets!"

"Hmm... right. Where did you get the money for the herdsmen? Did you draw it from Yunmengze?"

Zong Xinyao looked a little sheepish. "I haven’t paid them yet. You told me to come to you, didn’t you, Boss? So I came to find you as soon as I had the agreements signed!"

Su Chen almost laughed. ’So, Zong Xinyao had this all planned out from the start. First, admit her mistake. Then, volunteer to take charge of the project. And finally, come to me for the money. It was all a step-by-step plan.’

"Hmph. If only you’d put as much thought into the project as you do into these little schemes!" Su Chen said with lighthearted exasperation.

Seeing that Su Chen had seen right through her little scheme, Zong Xinyao didn’t show the slightest bit of shame. Instead, she grinned cheekily and said, "Aren’t I just trying to ease your burdens, Boss?"

Su Chen didn’t say anything more, just smiled and shook his head.

He pulled out his phone to check his balance. Still over seven hundred million.

After buying the private jet in Paris, Su Chen’s balance had been exactly five hundred million. The extra two hundred million or so was from the system’s earnings, which had been deposited a couple of days ago.

After tapping on his phone for a moment, a sum of 150 million was transferred from Su Chen’s account to the newly established group’s account.

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