Chapter 654 - 652: The Mysterious and Imposing Xue Yang

Yang Xiaozhi smiled slightly at the gaze Chen Ying cast upon him,

After Chen Ying's gaze lingered briefly on Yang Xiaozhi,

it quickly returned to its usual calmness.

She deliberately made her voice sound both natural and polite: ℴ

"Dad, why did you come with Yang Xiaozhi?"

In her words, she skillfully shifted the focus of the topic.

However,

Chen Fang, standing to the side, could not contain her emotions,

She suddenly pointed at Yang Xiaozhi, her voice full of anger and confusion:

"Yang Xiaozhi, why do you always follow me like a haunting spirit? Don't you understand yet?"

Faced with Chen Fang's accusation, Yang Xiaozhi seemed a bit flustered, and hurried to explain:

"Ah Fang, you've misunderstood, I didn't intentionally follow you. I... I work here, and just happened to run into Uncle in the basement, so we came up together."

"You work here?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fang's face showed an expression of disbelief.

This information, like a bolt from the blue, was difficult for her to process immediately.

She widened her eyes, scrutinizing Yang Xiaozhi up and down, as if trying to find any traces of lying on him.

"Yes," Yang Xiaozhi answered steadily, "I am now the regional manager of Yongsheng Supermarket."

"You... you actually left Xi Yuan?"

Chen Fang's voice was filled with shock and bewilderment,

her mind seemed to still be caught up in his endless passion and dedication to automobiles.

In her understanding, Yang Xiaozhi seemed inseparable from the automotive industry,

such a change was both unexpected and incredible to her.

"How is that possible?"

Chen Fang's tone was full of surprise and doubt.

In her consciousness, there was no way Yang Xiaozhi would ever leave Xi Yuan.

She knew all too well how much he loved cars.

Yang Xiaozhi smiled and clarified:

"Don't get me wrong, I am now holding multiple positions: both the general manager of the Xi Yuan New Energy Vehicle Marketplace and the general manager of Yongsheng Supermarket.

Moreover, Yongsheng Supermarket was founded single-handedly by my cousin, Xue Yang, so in a way, I have not truly left his world."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fang froze for a moment and asked in surprise:

"You mean Yongsheng Supermarket belongs to Xue Yang?"

"Exactly." Yang Xiaozhi confirmed.

"But I always thought Yongsheng Supermarket was a subsidiary of Yonghui Supermarket."

Chen Fang's confusion deepened.

Yang Xiaozhi smiled slightly, continuing:

"Actually, Yonghui Supermarket is also a part of my cousin Xue Yang's business empire. His commercial realm is far more vast than you imagine."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ying and the others couldn't help but show expressions of astonishment, as if listening to a fantastical tale.

"What are you saying? Yonghui Supermarket is also Xue Yang's?!"

Chen Ying repeated incredulously.

In the explosion of this information, everyone's minds began to race.

If it were merely that Xue Yang had gotten authorization from Yonghui Supermarket,

creating a similar brand—Yongsheng Supermarket, that might still be reluctantly accepted.

But Yang Xiaozhi's statement at this moment, that both these well-known supermarket brands belonged to Xue Yang,

was beyond what they could comprehend.

Had they not heard it firsthand, if anyone else had claimed this, they would undoubtedly dismiss it as nonsense.

However, coming from the always steady and reliable Yang Xiaozhi,

one could not help but re-examine this seemingly ordinary but secretly complex cousin Xue Yang.

At this moment, the image of Xue Yang quietly transformed in their minds into one that was grand and mysterious.

As this astonishing news slowly settled,

Chen Fang was the first to break the silence, her eyes filled with shock and curiosity:

"How... how is that possible? Xue Yang, how did he manage that?"

Yang Xiaozhi sighed softly, a hint of admiration for his cousin's talent in his eyes:

"Xue Yang, he has extraordinary business acumen and relentless effort.

Starting from a small business, he expanded his business empire step by step with keen market insight and unique business strategy.

The success of Yonghui Supermarket is the result of countless nights of hard work; and Yongsheng Supermarket was acquired after careful consideration through a series of precise investments and acquisitions."

"What is more admirable," Yang Xiaozhi paused, his gaze full of respect,

"Xue Yang has never been content with the status quo, he is always looking for new growth points, whether in the new energy vehicle market or traditional retail, he dares to try, and is brave in innovation.

His success is not just the accumulation of wealth, but the crystallization of wisdom and courage."

Hearing all this, Chen Ying and the others nodded, their initial shock gradually transforming into deep admiration for Xue Yang.

They began to realize that this typically low-key and modest Xue Yang truly possessed such extraordinary achievements and vision.

Yang Xiaozhi looked gently at Chen Fang and softly said:

"Ah Fang, now, you should believe that I really did not intentionally follow you."

A flash of embarrassment appeared on Chen Fang's face, and she sincerely said:

"I'm sorry, Yang Xiaozhi, I wrongly accused you."

Yang Xiaozhi shook his head with a smile,

"Ah Fang, don't take it to heart, I understand your reaction. Uncle Chen, Aunt Chen, I still have some matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you further. Let's get together another day."

Saying this, he politely took his leave and turned to walk away, leaving behind a mature and forgiving figure.

At the moment Yang Xiaozhi turned and left,

Chen Fang's heart inexplicably stirred with ripples, a complex and subtle emotion.

She couldn't help but recall her cousin's words, silently admitting to herself that deep in her feelings,

Yang Xiaozhi still occupied an undeniable position.

This realization both surprised her and brought a touch of indescribable warmth and melancholy.

As Yang Xiaozhi's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Chen Fang stood rooted to the spot,

her gaze seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, trying to capture the fragments they once shared.

Her heart beat faster involuntarily, each pulse seemingly recounting past moments,

those days interwoven with laughter and tears, like an old film slowly playing in her mind.

She took a deep breath, attempting to calm the waves in her heart.

Her cousin's words were like a key, gently turning open the tightly locked door in her heart,

forcing her to confront her feelings for Yang Xiaozhi.

However, this surge of emotion was quickly suppressed by her rationality.

She knew all too well how hard it was to emerge from the shadow of losing her son,

every step filled with difficulty and resilience.

She would not allow herself to be easily entangled by past emotions,

nor did she want this sudden emotional fluctuation to disrupt the rhythm of life she had painstakingly regained.

Thus, she took a deep breath, pulling her thoughts back to reality, and moved forward.