Acquiring the Supermarket

Back home, Song Yanxi was beyond excited.

Her husband had actually managed to acquire that large fruit supermarket for just 300,000 yuan.

If someone had told her this yesterday, she wouldn't have believed it even if she were beaten to death.

Because it was simple—if that store had been put up for sale at 700,000 yuan, it would have been snatched up the very next day.

What did this mean? It meant they had already made a 400,000 yuan profit before even opening for business!

How could she not be thrilled?

"Honey, you're incredible!"

For the first time, Song Yanxi felt that her husband had a true talent for business. He had been held back by his family all these years, never daring to take the leap.

Now that he had finally stepped out boldly, the first move he made had already given her a massive surprise.

In reality, though, Chen Pingsheng didn't think much of it.

After years of traveling far and wide, selling durians on the streets, he had encountered all kinds of people.

Naturally, he had developed a deep understanding of human nature.

"Don't get too excited yet, dear. We've only taken over the store—it doesn't mean we'll automatically succeed. But there's something I want to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"It's about the store," Chen Pingsheng said. "I want to bring Zhang Tao and the others in as partners. You know how we've always helped each other out in the fruit business over the years. But more importantly, running a fruit store is much more complicated than a regular small supermarket. These guys know the industry inside out. With them on board, our store will only get better and better."

"No problem. The key is, how much of the shares do you plan to sell, and at what price?"

"I'll sell 49%," Chen Pingsheng said. "We should still hold the majority. As for the price, I plan to base it on a total valuation of 700,000 yuan. But we need to be upfront about getting the store for 300,000 yuan."

Song Yanxi was stunned. Selling 49% of the shares at a 700,000 yuan valuation…

What did this mean?

It meant that before they even started running the business, they could recover the full 300,000 yuan they had invested.

On top of that, they'd make an extra 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. In other words, they had acquired this entire store without spending a single cent!

"This isn't even up for discussion! Sell it now!"

With his wife's approval, Chen Pingsheng sent a message to the moving crew's group chat. Everyone had stayed in Beijing over the holiday season to make money.

Chen Pingsheng: "Come to my place for dinner tonight. I've got something important to discuss."

General: "What's up?"

Chen Pingsheng: "I've taken over the newly opened Tengsheng Fruit Supermarket. Seeing if you guys want to invest and run it together."

General: "…Wait for me. Be there ASAP."

Village Flower is Mine: "Already on my way."

Hot Mom Ain't So Bad: "Cook extra, sis-in-law. You know I can eat."

Strive for a Better Life: "My three-wheeler is running like a Lamborghini. Be there in no time."

Zhang Tao didn't reply—because he was already at the door.

"Old Chen, you sneaky bastard. You sealed the deal without a word?"

"Just finalized it at noon. Now I'm gathering you guys to discuss the partnership."

Chen Pingsheng handed him the contract. Brothers of many years had to be honest with each other.

He had spent 300,000 to acquire the store and was selling shares at a 700,000 valuation. He had to lay everything out clearly.

No tricks, no deception. That's how friendships last a lifetime.

"Damn… did you sleep with his mom or beat up his dad? How did you get him to agree for just 300,000?"

Zhang Tao was in disbelief. When they had inquired earlier, the owner had asked for a million, with zero room for negotiation.

From what he knew, even at 800,000 yuan, there would have been plenty of buyers.

The only reason it hadn't been sold yet was that the owner was holding out for a better offer.

A million was steep, but 800,000 was reasonable. 700,000 would have been a steal.

Chen Pingsheng chuckled. "I had my ways. But 700,000—is that price acceptable to you?"

"Of course! Why wouldn't it be?"

Zhang Tao responded without hesitation. "If you made a good deal, that's your skill. I'd never be jealous—just impressed. This store is worth 700,000 to 800,000 easily. Buying in at this valuation is fair. How much are you offering me?"

"20%."

Chen Pingsheng patted his shoulder. "We grew up together in the same village. I'm glad you think this way. I can't promise much, but I'll do my best to run this store well. By the time you go home this year, you'll have matchmakers breaking down your door."

"You said it!" Zhang Tao laughed, already picturing the scene.

Once everyone arrived, only 29% of the shares remained.

Chen Pingsheng explained everything to them as well.

In the end, four people each took 7%. The leftover 1%? No one fought over it—it was set aside for future group spa sessions.

No contracts were signed yet, but the money transfers happened in an instant.

After all these years, they all trusted Old Chen.

He was reliable.

And that mattered most.

Ding! Detected incoming funds of 336,000 yuan. Today's net income: 36,000 yuan. Would you like to activate the Random Multiplier Boost?

This cheat system was insane.

He had spent 300,000 acquiring the store. Now, by selling 48% of the shares, he had not only recouped every yuan…

But had also netted a 36,000 yuan profit—his earnings for the day.

Feeling lucky, Chen Pingsheng clicked "Activate."

Two golden dice appeared in his mind. The first one rolled—4.

The second? A whopping 5.

"Congratulations, Host! You've received a 9x multiplier boost!"

Ding! Your Alipay account has been credited with 324,000 yuan. New balance: 324,000 yuan.

Holy shit…

His Audi purchase from before New Year's? Completely paid off.

Their total savings were back to around 700,000 yuan.

This money was hard to explain.

For now, he decided to keep it on hand and look for a way to pass it to his wife later.

As the transfers completed, Song Yanxi could barely contain her joy. They now had their own fruit supermarket!

The future was looking bright.

By the eighth day of the new year, she would quit her job.

Why work for someone else when she could be her own boss?

The next day, Tengsheng Fruit Supermarket closed for a full day.

It was mainly to facilitate the handover, as Li Zehao himself came over for the process.

The current store manager was a distant relative of his.

And if there was anyone who didn't want the store to be sold, it was him.

Why?

Because while the store had been losing money, he had been making a fortune.

Now that the store had changed hands, he had no chance of staying on.

That's what happens when a rich second-generation tries their hand at business—they burn through cash like nothing.

Even the cash registers were Apple computers.

Every single light in the store was a high-end brand.

The fruit racks? The best money could buy.

And the most outrageous part? The delivery truck.

Since the store was part of the deal, the truck came with it.

A 4.2-meter Isuzu box truck worth around 160,000 yuan.

Li Zehao probably didn't even remember he had such a truck.

He had signed over everything related to the store just to save face and keep his "boss" image intact.