Chapter 402 - 248: The Worried Jiang Rongmin

Ten minutes later, the meeting began.

Lin Jiang announced his idea for the supermarket to operate independently.

The idea greatly surprised the company’s management team.

As an industry veteran, Huang Youwei could tell at a glance that Lin Jiang wanted to follow the Donglai Supermarket model.

"President Lin, I understand what you mean, but the Donglai Supermarket model is very difficult to replicate. We aren’t familiar with some of their core management practices. It would be best to contact them and take a team over for an in-depth study. That would yield better results."

"That won’t be necessary. I’ll tell you what to do."

Over the next two hours, Lin Jiang relayed the key points from the management handbook, assigned tasks to everyone, and established strict management procedures.

Everyone listened intently, taking notes on everything Lin Jiang said, afraid they might miss a single detail.

"President Lin, according to your plan, doubling employee salaries will be a significant expense. It could put a lot of financial pressure on the mall."

"Reforms always come with some growing pains. That’s perfectly normal. If we raise employee salaries, they’ll feel a sense of belonging and be motivated to do their jobs well. My word is final on this matter. Don’t question it."

Seeing Lin Jiang’s commanding presence, the few newly hired female employees were secretly astonished.

’President Lin is so hot! He’s the ultimate domineering CEO in the flesh.’

When the meeting, which had lasted over two hours, finally ended, the senior executives were all somewhat exhausted. At the same time, they couldn’t help but marvel at Lin Jiang’s methods and audacity.

To accomplish something like this at such a young age... an ordinary person just wouldn’t have what it takes.

After the meeting, Lin Jiang returned to his office, and He Siyao followed him in.

"Master, I’ve brewed some tea for you."

Lin Jiang nodded. He Siyao moved behind him and began massaging his shoulders.

"For this project, I want you to coordinate with President Huang. Get the supply chain issues sorted out as quickly as possible. This will be a good test of your abilities."

"Understood. I’ll make sure it gets done right."

"Mm."

RING RING RING—

Lin Jiang was comfortably enjoying He Siyao’s massage.

Just then, a call came in from Qin Youyou.

"Brother Jiang, when are we going to deal with the unmanaged residential communities? I’m free right now, I can head over."

Lin Jiang glanced at the time. It was already past two in the afternoon.

’It’s a bit of a rush, but we can still make it. The sooner this is handled, the sooner the expansion can get on the schedule.’

"I’ll come pick you up now. Let’s go together."

"Okay!"

He left his company and drove to the Desheng Group headquarters.

Along the way, Lin Jiang contacted Secretary Li Wenzhao to arrange a time to meet.

After arriving at the entrance and waiting a short while, he saw Qin Youyou walk out, carrying her bag and wearing high heels.

Her outfit was very professional, and in that respect, she was becoming more and more like Qin Yangyang.

The business attire was stretched taut over her ample chest and rear, giving her a particularly alluring look.

A little over an hour later, Lin Jiang drove the car into Red Star Town.

The major points of the deal had already been discussed, so someone of Lin Jiang’s status didn’t need to come in person. His main reason for being there was to accompany Qin Youyou, which would also serve as a trial by fire for her.

’Besides, at the rate things are going, Desheng Properties will one day be mine anyway. It was worth spending some time with her.’

He had contacted Secretary Li Wenzhao in advance.

"Secretary Li, sorry for the late arrival. I hope we didn’t hold you up."

Lin Jiang extended his hand, and the two men shook.

"Not at all, not at all. I’ve already booked a place. Shall we get a bite to eat first?"

"It’s still early. How about we go check out those two unmanaged communities first?"

"That works too."

Led by Li Wenzhao, the three of them went to the two unmanaged residential communities.

Because it wasn’t far from Zhonghai, Red Star Town was reasonably well-developed, and apartment buildings had been constructed there many years ago.

However, these two particular communities had been built more than twenty years ago and were quite old.

The conditions inside were difficult to describe. The residents were mostly elderly, there were virtually no public recreational facilities, and you couldn’t see even a speck of greenery.

Under such conditions, it was understandable that no one was willing to pay property management fees. This led to a vicious cycle over the long term, and eventually, no company was willing to do the work.

In addition, Qin Youyou spoke with residents from both communities to get a better understanding of the situation. All in all, the visit took over an hour.

By the time they had inspected both communities, it was past five in the evening. Li Wenzhao invited a few people from other departments to join them, and they all had dinner together, which didn’t end until after nine o’clock.

As was to be expected, the two of them didn’t return to Zhonghai that night. Instead, they booked one room at the same hotel they had stayed at before.

After their experience staying under the same roof two nights before, Qin Youyou was much more accustomed to being with him this time.

After freshening up, Qin Youyou came to Lin Jiang’s side. She was wearing a white, patterned nightgown with a hem that just barely covered her rear, leaving her long, shapely legs exposed—a truly captivating sight.

"Brother Jiang, don’t my legs look good?" Qin Youyou asked, preening.

"I’d give them a 99 out of 100."

"Why 99? What happened to the last point?"

"One point off for not wearing black stockings."

Qin Youyou twitched her small, cute nose. "I knew you’d say that. That’s why I came prepared."

She got off the bed, grabbed her bag, and pulled out two pairs of stockings.

"Hehe, pick one, Brother Jiang. I’ll put them on for you."

"So you really did come prepared. Were you planning to go on this business trip with me and stay the night together all along?"

Qin Youyou’s face flushed red. "Well, it was already so late, I knew we wouldn’t be able to go back once we got here, so I just..."

"So you just brought your overnight things..."

"Mhm..."

’Teasing an innocent, inexperienced girl like Qin Youyou is so much more interesting than teasing others.’

’They just take your advances without any resistance.’

"Brother Jiang, stop teasing me and just pick a pair!"

"Let’s go back to basics today. Not the pair with the lettering. Give me the pure black ones."

"Okay."

Qin Youyou shuffled over to the edge of the bed and opened the stockings.

Lin Jiang sat beside her, watching. It was a pleasure in its own right.

He casually picked up Qin Youyou’s bag, curious to see what else she had brought.

Aside from some documents, a notebook, a company seal, and a personal seal, there was nothing else.

’Looks like she just brought the stockings and her pajamas, nothing else.’

Hm?

Just as Lin Jiang was about to put the bag down, he noticed a square-shaped bulge in an inner pocket.

He opened it and was shocked to find a box of condoms!

’And a special size, at that!’

’It doesn’t even look like it’s made for Asians.’

Seeing that box of special-sized condoms, Lin Jiang was rather surprised.

’In my memory, Qin Youyou isn’t the type to bring something like this on her own initiative.’

’Could it be this little minx suddenly figured things out?’

’Is she planning on letting me go all the way tonight?’

"Ah?!"

Having put on the stockings, Qin Youyou looked at Lin Jiang shyly.

"Brother Jiang, why did you secretly buy these things...?"

"I didn’t buy them. I found them in your bag."

"You found them in my bag?"

"That’s impossible. I didn’t pack anything like that."

"If they aren’t yours, then they must be..."

RING RING RING—

Just then, Qin Youyou’s phone rang. Lin Jiang glanced at the screen and saw the call was from Jiang Rongmin.

Lin Jiang had a feeling that Jiang Rongmin was the one who had packed the condoms for her.

’Qin Youyou might be carefree and outgoing, but she’s clueless about these things. As her mother, Jiang Rongmin would naturally have to look out for her.’

"Let me hear what Aunt Jiang has to say."

"She’s probably just asking if I’ve had dinner. My mom calls to ask every time I go on a business trip."

With that, Qin Youyou answered the phone and obediently put it on speaker.

"Have you eaten dinner?"

"I’ve eaten. I’m back at the hotel now."

"You’re with your Brother Jiang, aren’t you?"

Qin Youyou tried to keep a straight face. "No, I’m in my own room."

"You invite him into your bedroom when you’re at home. Now you’re on a business trip with no one supervising you. You think the two of you would stay in separate rooms?"

"We’re r-really not together..."

"Alright, you’re a grown-up now, so I won’t meddle so much," Jiang Rongmin said.

"But you two are still young and busy building your careers, so you have to be safe. I put some protection in your bag for you. Don’t forget to use it when the time comes."

Gazing at the box of condoms in Lin Jiang’s hand, all of Qin Youyou’s bravado deflated.

"I... I know..."

"I bought a special size this time. You two give it a try. If it’s not a good fit, let me know."

"I know..."

"Alright, I’m hanging up now. Get some rest."

"Good night, Mom."

"Mhm, good night."

After hanging up, Qin Youyou nervously clutched her phone.

"So it was my mom who packed them."

Looking at the condoms in his hand, Lin Jiang felt a strange mix of emotions.

’My future mother-in-law actually packed these. Now that’s interesting.’

’And...’

’It’s kind of a turn-on...’

"Brother Jiang, I’ve put on the stockings. You still haven’t told me if they look good or not."

"I’ll know once I feel them."

Quietly, Qin Youyou lifted her nightgown and lay down horizontally in front of Lin Jiang.

She positioned herself so he could touch her without it getting in the way of what he was doing.

"This time, I’m going to try it and see if I can put it on..."

’This silly girl... why is she so playful...’

...

「The next morning」

When Lin Jiang woke up, he saw Qin Youyou hugging him, fast asleep.

He didn’t disturb her, letting her sleep in a little longer.

’Qin Youyou is an extrovert, but her libido doesn’t seem to be that high.’

A little over half an hour later, Qin Youyou groggily opened her eyes.

"Brother Jiang, you’re awake."

"Want to sleep a little longer?"

"No, I can’t. We have to go sign the contract at ten."

He patted Qin Youyou’s butt. "Alright, let’s go get washed up."

The two of them went to the bathroom to freshen up, and afterward, they went out for breakfast.

After their meal, they signed the operations contract with the community representatives, and with that, the matter was settled.

Around noon, the two of them set off back to Zhonghai.

"Brother Jiang, given the circumstances, I’m afraid it will be very difficult to collect property management fees."

"Didn’t the residents tell us when we visited? It’s not that they don’t want to pay the fees, it’s that the community looks like such a dump. If I were them, I wouldn’t want to pay either," Lin Jiang said.

"So, the first step is to renovate the inside of the communities. Mu Xing will be providing the funds for that. Let’s fix the immediate problems, lead by example, and then we can talk about collecting fees."

"Understood."

Qin Youyou turned to look at Lin Jiang.

"Brother Jiang, I’ve noticed something."

"What is it?"

"It seems like you only like stockings, and you’re not that interested in things like panties."

"Hmm? Who said I’m not interested?"

"Because you always stare at my stockings and not at anything else."

"Says who? The main reason is you never show them off!"

"That’s true... But most of the pairs I have are just plain cotton. I’ll buy some other styles and show you later..."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go buy some right now!"