From Wage Slave to Tycoon novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323: Chapter 187: Another Phone Call!

As evening approached, Su Chen received a call from his third cousin, Chen Peng. He immediately asked where Su Chen was, insisting on treating him to a meal to properly express his gratitude.

"There’s no need for a meal. I’m in Suzhou right now. You should focus on things at the factory for now. We can talk when I come back for the New Year!" Su Chen knew exactly why his cousin was calling—it would just be an endless stream of gratitude.

Chen Peng knew why Su Chen wanted to wait until the New Year. Su Chen wanted to see if he would sink or swim. After all, the path to the processing plant’s future had been completely paved for him. If he still couldn’t make a profit, he wouldn’t have the face to go home for the holiday.

After chatting for a little longer, Su Chen hung up. He had high hopes for Chen Peng—after all, the man had found himself a smart and capable wife.

They say a good wife makes everything easier. He figured he’d see a completely different Chen Peng by the New Year.

’Sigh... Mom’s task is halfway done,’ Su Chen thought, casually tossing his phone aside and stretching languidly.

But his good mood evaporated the moment he thought about his oldest cousin and the man’s two children.

"Old Jiang," Su Chen called out softly, leaning back on the sofa and pinching the bridge of his nose.

Jiang Hui, who was standing nearby, strode over. "Sir, your orders?"

"The task I gave you this afternoon—any word on that yet?" After returning to the Bamboo Garden, Su Chen had arranged for Jiang Hui to investigate his oldest cousin’s whereabouts.

"We have an update," Jiang Hui reported dutifully. "He’s no longer in the country. The intel shows he should be in a small nation in Southeast Asia, but we don’t have his exact location."

After receiving his orders that afternoon, Jiang Hui had contacted Chen Fei. He relayed the details, and in less than an hour, they had information on the oldest cousin, Chen Fan.

"Southeast Asia?" Su Chen was surprised. ’I can’t believe he actually fled the country.’

He let out a long sigh. ’Everyone has their own path to walk,’ he mused. ’For all I know, Chen Fan is thriving abroad.’

Now all that was left was the matter of his eldest uncle and the two children. Chen Peng had mentioned they were planning to return to their hometown. Su Chen knew he had to tell his family first, at least to give them a heads-up.

With that thought, he picked up the phone he had tossed aside earlier and called his mother, Chen Shufen.

It must have been the dinner rush at the hot pot restaurant, because the phone rang for a full thirty seconds before Chen Shufen finally picked up.

The instant the call connected, a shout blasted from the receiver. "What is it? Spit it out! We’re completely swamped here!"

Su Chen rubbed his ear, which felt like it was ringing.

"I’m calling about Eldest Uncle’s and Third Uncle’s families. It’s a bit complicated—not something I can explain in just a few words. Mom, if you’re busy, I can just call back when you’re free!" Su Chen said, already preparing to hang up.

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