Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

As expected, Boss Wang had a favor to ask of him.

“Boss Wang, if you have something to say, just go ahead,” Chen Ming said without changing his expression.

Boss Wang drank a glass of wine and smiled even wider.

“Then I’ll be direct. I want the distribution rights to the optimized batteries.”

Then, he continued, “Mr. Chen Ming, we’re business partners. You should know what the Wang Group is capable of. I think we can take on this responsibility and satisfy your requirements.”

After saying all this, Boss Wang became so nervous that his breathing became heavier.

He was afraid that Chen Ming would not agree.

Now that the real estate market had become saturated, he wanted to jump out of his comfort zone and step into the new energy market. However, he had to admit that although he was famous in the real estate market, that did not carry over to the new energy market.

However, if he could work with Chen Ming, armed with the optimized batteries, he would be able to carve out a place in the new energy market.

After all, Chen Ming was very influential now because of the energy polymer blocks and the optimized batteries.

As Boss Wang looked on expectantly, Chen Ming did not beat around the bush.

He said directly, “Boss Wang, do you want to delve into the new energy market?”

Boss Wang was stunned. He had not expected Chen Ming to be able to guess his intentions.

After a moment, he regained his senses and replied sincerely, “Mr. Chen Ming, you’ve hit the nail on the head. I indeed want to delve into the new energy market.”

He sighed, before continuing, “As you might be aware, the real estate market is saturated now, so I need to explore different areas. The new energy market is brand-new, and I have an excellent partner like you. Therefore, it’s the best option available to the Wang Group right now.”

“Mr. Chen Ming, what do you think? Is this feasible?”

From the beginning to the end, Boss Wang did not put on the airs of a senior, as he knew that in this field, Chen Ming was the expert.

As for him, he was just a little shrimp eager to try his hand at this industry.

It was not embarrassing to humbly ask for advice from an expert.

Whether or not the Wang Group could develop in the field of new energy depended on whether Chen Ming would agree.

“Please give me time to consider this.”

Chen Ming did not agree immediately.

“After all, you’ve been in the real estate industry for most of your life. You won’t be able to guarantee results if you suddenly plunge into a new field, right?”

Boss Wang’s smile almost froze.

He thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said decisively, “I can throw in benefits!”

Chen Ming was interested.

“Oh? I’d like to hear the details.”

Seeing that Chen Ming was interested, Boss Wang heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he replied sincerely, “I can provide you with land that you can use to expand the scale of your business. It’s a win-win cooperation between us, so why not give it a go?”

He was indeed a business veteran.

Chen Ming was tempted by Boss Wang’s offer.

He did not lack in terms of new products. Not to mention, the market for optimized batteries was not big. Giving the distribution rights to Boss Wang was a favor that would not cost him too much, and he would even obtain land from this deal.

It was a pretty profitable venture for him.

Since it was a win-win solution, as Boss Wang said, why not give it a go?

Hence, after some thought, Chen Ming raised his glass to Boss Wang.

“Boss Wang, your sincerity has moved me. I agree. We’ve worked together more than once, so I believe that you’ll definitely do a good job.”

“Boss Wang, we’ll count on you to find a market for the optimized batteries..”

When Chen Ming said this, the huge burden in Boss Wang’s heart was finally lifted.

This cooperation was considered done and dusted!

…

After a simple meal, Chen Ming and Qin Qing bade farewell to Boss Wang and Wang Linlin.

At the same time, Chen Ming noticed that Qin Qing had not said a word from the time they walked out of the hotel to the time they got into the car. She was exceptionally quiet, as if she had changed into a different person.

She seemed to be lost in her own world, unable to extricate herself.

Chen Ming was confused, and had no idea what she was thinking.

Qin Qing did not open her mouth until he started the car and started driving.

However, she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

“Qin Qing, do you have something on your mind?” Chen Ming casually asked while he was reversing the car.

Qin Qing was pulled back to reality by Chen Ming’s voice. She raised her head abruptly.

After a deep breath, she finally said, “What is on my mind? I just felt that the hotel Wang Linlin chose was not bad. The price-value ratio was good, and the ambience was pretty nice. As expected of the Wang family’s young lady, her taste is good.”

“Moreover, she not only has good taste when it comes to food and places…”

After Qin Qing said this, Chen Ming narrowed his eyes slightly.

He could tell that this was not what she had been thinking about.

As expected, Qin Qing then asked tentatively, “Wang Linlin is the only daughter of the Wang family. She comes from a good family and is pretty. Chen Ming, what do you think of her?”

After gathering her courage to say this, Qin Qing tilted her head.

She deliberately avoided looking at Chen Ming’s expression. Instead, she looked nonchalantly at the night scenery that was flashing by outside the car window.

However, Qin Qing’s hands clenched unconsciously, and even her palms were sweating.

This was how she acted when she was nervous.

However, Chen Ming did not notice this. He was focused on driving and only responded to Qin Qing’s question when the traffic lights turned red.

“You’re talking about Wang Linlin?”

Qin Qing was even more nervous, and added on, “She’s an outstanding person and a good business partner. She gave us a perfect result for the advertisements. I think we can develop the relationship into a long-term partnership, don’t you think?”

Chen Ming’s response was simple and to the point, “Wang Linlin is a good partner, but she’s just a partner.”

Qin Qing was smart and quick to react. After getting the answer, she heaved a sigh of relief.

At the same time, she was secretly happy.

“You’re right.” Qin Qing responded to Chen Ming with a smile.

Wang Linlin might fancy Chen Ming, but the feeling was not mutual.

At this time, the lights changed, and the car started moving again. Qin Qing now felt that the night scenery was much more beautiful than before.

…

Fifteen minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of the residential community.

Chen Ming and Qin Qing got out of the car and walked in.

Chen Ming was still living in a dilapidated neighborhood with no greenery or security.

Even a few of the street lamps in the neighborhood were broken.

After that, Chen Ming and Qin Qing went to Chen Ming’s place.

When he took off his shoes, Chen Ming raised his eyes inadvertently and glanced at the interior.

Thanks to Qin Qing, the place had been tidied up. However, things were still piled up in the corners. Because the place was small, there was not much space to put things.

While he was still in a daze, Qin Qing had already walked in, passing by the TV cabinet and the small table in the living room.

At this moment, Chen Ming suddenly realized that he had been so focused on his work that he had not realized that he had been living with Qin Qing.

Although the living environment was not bad, the place was really too small. After Qin Qing came to live with him, there were even more things.

As such, he felt that it was time to buy a new house.

Since the system earned him money, he could use it to improve his living conditions. Otherwise, all of his savings would simply rot unused.

He immediately decided to change places.