How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 460

Lin Yiren led Yang Chen toward Longteng Garden.

They hadn’t gone far when they encountered a traffic jam.

Traffic police were directing traffic.

Yang Chen: “Officer, what’s happening ahead?”

Traffic Police Officer: “There’s been an accident. Two girls on a motorcycle crashed, and both died. Part of the road is blocked off for the investigation.”

Yang Chen: “Were they those two internet personalities?”

Traffic Police Officer: “Huh? How did you know? They were indeed two minor internet celebrities, something about ‘gentle little wives’.”

Yang Chen: “I saw their videos on Douyin [TikTok’s Chinese counterpart]. Someone warned them not to ride a motorcycle today, saying there might be danger. It seems they didn’t heed the advice, and an accident really happened.”

Traffic Police Officer: “Frankly, it’s not surprising they had an accident. They were wearing skirts and their helmets were all decorated. That’s not appropriate attire for riding a motorcycle.”

Yang Chen nodded to the officer and continued forward slowly.

It really proved the old saying: good advice falls on deaf ears when someone is determined to die.

It’s nearly impossible to stop someone determined to court death; it almost never works.

Forget it, I won’t follow those streamers anymore. I’ll think of other ways.

After another ten minutes, they finally cleared the congested area.

Half an hour later, they arrived at Longteng Garden.

Yang Chen put his arm around Lin Yiren, ready to head upstairs, when Lin Yiren’s mother, Zhang Guiyun, came out.

Seeing her daughter smiling radiantly in the arms of a handsome young man, Zhang Guiyun immediately understood their relationship.

“This young man is really good-looking. My daughter has good taste,” Zhang Guiyun thought.

“Mom, what are you doing here?” Lin Yiren asked shyly.

Zhang Guiyun replied with a smile, “I came to help you with the laundry. When did this start?”

Yang Chen: “Auntie, hello, my name is Yang Chen. We’ve been together for over a year.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Yang Chen, hello. Over a year? It’s been so long, why didn’t you tell me and your dad?”

Lin Yiren: “It’s not time to meet the parents yet. You go back; we’re going up.”

Zhang Guiyun sized Yang Chen up and down and said with a smile, “Young man, you look good. Your dad and I will definitely approve of you two dating.”

Lin Yiren: “Oh, come on, it’s not that serious yet. You go home quickly; we’re going upstairs.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Then come over for dinner tonight. I’ll go back and buy groceries with your dad.”

Lin Yiren didn’t really want to go to dinner. She just wanted to go upstairs and not come out.

However, Yang Chen felt that since they had met, it was only polite to visit.

So, Yang Chen said, “Okay, we’ll come over later.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Okay, okay. Haha…”

Lin Yiren: “Oh, right, call your younger sister and tell Ruixin to report to the Binhai branch of the Dragon Country Bank [a fictional bank] tomorrow. Yang Chen found her a job as a vice president.”

Zhang Guiyun was immediately shocked, her eyes wide. Vice president of Dragon Country Bank?

“Really? Yang Chen, what do you do? How can you find Ruixin a job as a vice president?” Zhang Guiyun asked quickly.

Yang Chen: “I have deposits there, and they offer job opportunities. I don’t need it, so I’ll give it to Ruixin.”

Zhang Guiyun: “What do you do?”

Yang Chen: “I invest in stocks.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Oh, that’s good, that’s good. Then you guys go on up; we’ll call you when we’ve made dinner.”

Yang Chen: “Okay, Auntie. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Haha… No hard work, no hard work. You must come often in the future; we’ll be very happy. You guys go on up; I’m going back.”

After speaking, Zhang Guiyun happily trotted home.

Yang Chen definitely couldn’t stay overnight tonight, so Lin Yiren quickly pulled him back to take care of business.

On the other side, Zhang Guiyun excitedly returned home and slapped the table, saying, “Old Lin, guess who I ran into on the way back just now?”

He said with a smile, “Who?”

Zhang Guiyun: “Yiren and her boyfriend went to her house together.”

Old Lin: “Ah? Yiren is in love? When did this happen? Why didn’t she tell us? I’m going to take a look.”

Zhang Guiyun quickly stopped him and said, “What are you looking at? They’re young people together; what are you doing as a third wheel? The young man’s name is Yang Chen, and he’s very handsome. Oh, right, Ruixin’s job is also settled. Yang Chen has deposits in the Dragon Country Bank, and he asked the bank for a vice president position for Ruixin.”

Old Lin was extremely shocked and said, “He has so many deposits that he can ask for a vice president position?”

Zhang Guiyun: “That’s what he said. Yiren was right next to him, so he shouldn’t be lying. I don’t know what his character is like, but he gave me a very good impression. I don’t think you could find a more outstanding boy than him. Yiren has good taste, picking such a good boyfriend. Hurry up and change clothes to buy groceries. I told them to come over for dinner tonight.”

Old Lin nodded and quickly ran into the bedroom to change clothes.

Then the old couple happily went to the market to buy groceries.

Zhang Guiyun very proudly called her younger sister.

Zhang Guiyun: “Hello, Guiying, Ruixin’s job is settled. Tell her to go directly to the Binhai branch of the Dragon Country Bank tomorrow morning to report for duty as vice president.”

Zhang Guiying: “Sister, are you kidding me? Is Yiren unwilling, or is there something difficult?”

Zhang Guiyun: “Why would I joke with you? Yiren’s boyfriend found it for her. Just tell Ruixin to go directly to report for duty tomorrow. Remember, the Binhai branch of the Dragon Country Bank, don’t go to the wrong bank.”

Zhang Guiying: “My goodness, really! Haha… Yiren is in love? I was still thinking of introducing someone to her. What does her boyfriend do? How is he so amazing that he can find a job as a bank vice president? Is he an official?”

Zhang Guiyun: “I just met him for the first time. Your brother-in-law and I are going to buy groceries. He and Yiren are coming over for dinner tonight. He said he invests in stocks and has over 20 million deposits in the Dragon Country Bank. The bank gave him this job, but he doesn’t need it. It just so happened that Ruixin was looking for a job, so he gave it to Ruixin.”

Zhang Guiying: “Yiren is really capable, finding such an amazing boyfriend. Then Ruixin and I will go to your place now to thank him in person tonight. I’m hanging up; we’re going over right away.”

At seven o’clock in the evening, Lin Yiren brought Yang Chen to her parents’ house.

Zhang Guiyun happily greeted Yang Chen into the house. Lin Yiren’s father, aunt, and cousin also quickly greeted Yang Chen.

Lin Yiren: “Auntie, Ruixin, why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”

Zhang Ruixin: “I was too embarrassed to disturb your and Brother-in-law’s alone time. This is my cousin-in-law? He’s really too handsome, even more handsome than those celebrities. Cousin, you really have good taste.”

Lin Yiren hooked her arm around Yang Chen’s arm and said happily, “Good luck, can’t help it.”

Yang Chen greeted everyone, and then Wang Guiyun told Yang Chen to quickly sit down and eat.

Although this wasn’t a formal meeting with the parents, Lin Yiren’s parents still indirectly inquired about Yang Chen’s family situation.

They were definitely concerned about their daughter’s future, so it was only right to ask a few more questions.

Zhang Ruixin: “Brother-in-law, thank you for finding me such an awesome job as a bank vice president. I’ll use juice instead of wine to toast you and wish you and my cousin a happy ending soon. You two have such good genes; you must have several children, at least three, to respond to the country’s call.”

“Haha…” Everyone laughed.

Yang Chen: “You don’t need to persuade me about this; you persuade your cousin. As long as she agrees, I definitely have no problem.”

Lin Yiren pouted shyly, lowered her head, and was too embarrassed to speak.

Lin’s Dad: “Yang Chen, you invest in stocks, right?”

Yang Chen: “Yes, Uncle.”

Lin’s Dad: “Then do it well and strive to be as successful as that Yang Chen from Xingchen Investment [Starlight Investment] in the future. That guy is so fierce, dominating the global oil industry, holding shares in Jinbai Petroleum Company, and cleaning up the US banking industry and even taking on Buffett.”

Zhang Ruixin: “Looks like everyone named Yang Chen is very powerful.”

Lin Yiren and Yang Chen exchanged a glance and couldn’t help but laugh.

Lin’s Dad: “Don’t misunderstand; I don’t mean anything else. I’m just encouraging you to continue to work hard. You were able to get a vice president position from the Dragon Country Bank, which is already more than 99.9% of the people in the country. We are very satisfied with you and won’t ask anything more of you. But it’s always a good thing for young people to have a goal to strive for. If you can also dominate the global investment market in the future, I, as the father-in-law, can also show off a little. Haha…”

Lin Yiren: “Actually… Achen is the boss of Xingchen Investment, Yang Chen.”

Lin’s Dad felt his mind go blank, and he uncontrollably slid off the chair.

Yang Chen quickly helped Lin’s Dad up and said, “Uncle, steady yourself.”

Zhang Guiyun patted Lin’s Dad and said, “Look at how flustered you are.”

Lin’s Dad stabilized his emotions and said, “Yiren, you’re not lying to me, are you? He really is that Yang Chen from Xingchen Investment?”

Lin Yiren: “Yes! Xingchen Investment has over 200 billion in deposits in the Dragon Country Bank. Achen heard that Ruixin was looking for a job, so he asked the president for a vice president position. Ruixin, seize the opportunity and strive to become a full-fledged president in the future.”

Zhang Ruixin swallowed and nodded, replying, “Okay, Cousin. Brother-in-law, I will definitely work hard and won’t let you down.”

Yang Chen: “Yes, I believe you can do very well.”

Lin’s Dad: “Son-in-law, how about we have a drink? I have a bottle of Moutai [a premium Chinese liquor] that I’ve treasured for many years; let’s drink it.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Thank you for your kind hospitality, Uncle, but I won’t drink today. I have to drive later, so I can’t drink. Another day when you have time, you can come to my place to drink, and there will be plenty of Moutai.”

Lin’s Dad: “Haha… Okay! Then it’s settled; you must find me when you have time. Come, add me as a friend.”

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, took out his phone, and added Lin’s Dad as a friend.

At this time, someone knocked on the door.

Lin Yiren quickly got up to open the door. It was the property management coming to collect the property fee.

Zhang Guiyun: “How much is it?”

Collector: “It’s 385 yuan [approximately $55 USD] a month. You didn’t pay last month, so it’s 770 yuan total this month.”

Zhang Guiyun: “Wow, that’s so expensive.”

Yang Chen got up and said to the collector, “All fees for this unit and Unit 301 in Building 3 are waived from now on.”

The collector took a closer look and realized it was the boss.

“President Yang, hello, what are you doing here?” the collector said excitedly.

Yang Chen: “Unit 301 in Building 3 is my girlfriend’s house, and this is my father-in-law’s house. Both of these are waived.”

Collector: “Okay, okay. Then I won’t disturb President Yang’s meal.”

After speaking, the collector respectfully closed the door and left.

Zhang Ruixin: “Wow, Brother-in-law, your influence is amazing. One sentence can make both Auntie and Cousin’s families live here for free.”

Zhang Guiying: “Looks like Little Yang has a lot of clout. But it’s understandable; after all, he’s the boss of Xingchen Investment, who wouldn’t give him some respect.”

Lin Yiren: “You guys are overthinking it. Actually, this community belongs to Achen. Didn’t you see the collector bowing and calling him President Yang just now?”

“Thump!”

Lin’s Dad fell off the chair again.

Zhang Guiyun pulled him up while scolding, “Look at how unsteady you are; you’re acting drunk without drinking a drop of alcohol?”

Zhang Ruixin: “I don’t blame Uncle for being shocked; I also find it incredible. Brother-in-law, this entire community is yours?”

Yang Chen: “Yes.”

Zhang Guiyun: “No wonder we bought the house for half the price of other neighbors. It turns out this is your community, Little Yang.”

Lin Yiren: “Hehe… I didn’t mean to hide it on purpose; I was just afraid that you would be too overwhelmed if you knew too much. Look, my dad has been so shocked that he’s fallen twice.”

Lin’s Dad smiled awkwardly and quickly put his arm around Yang Chen to sit down and chat.

“Son-in-law, are you and Yiren dating seriously? Not just messing around, right?” Lin’s Dad asked in a low voice.

Zhang Guiyun immediately kicked him and rolled her eyes at him, saying, “How can you say that?”

Lin’s Dad: “I’m also concerned about my daughter. If they are dating seriously, I can sleep soundly at night. If it’s something else…”

Lin Yiren: “What else could it be?”

Lin’s Dad: “There are no outsiders here, so I’ll be blunt. You are dating seriously, not a sugar daddy relationship, right?”

Yang Chen couldn’t help but laugh. What was this old man thinking?

Zhang Guiyun poked his arm and said, “How can you say that? Go inside; don’t embarrass yourself here. Chenzi, don’t mind him; he’s uneducated and doesn’t know how to talk.”

Yang Chen: “Uncle is very genuine; I like him a lot. I guarantee to the two of you that Yiren and I are dating seriously, definitely not a sugar daddy relationship.”

Lin’s Dad: “Haha… That’s good. As long as you are dating seriously, having a son-in-law like you, I can sleep soundly at night.”

Lin Yiren was also speechless at her own father. He just didn’t trust anyone, but he couldn’t doubt his own daughter’s character.

This meal was really enjoyable. Even though no alcohol was opened, Lin’s Dad’s face was flushed, and he fell several times.

Around ten o’clock, Yang Chen and Lin Yiren left.

Lin Yiren: “Honey, don’t leave tonight, okay?”

Yang Chen: “That’s not a good idea. If your parents come over later and see me staying at your house, they will definitely be unhappy. Don’t think that they say nice things; as long as you’re not married, no parents want their daughter to live with a man.”

Lin Yiren: “But I still want you to, what should I do?”

Yang Chen: “What kind of talk is that?”

Lin Yiren quickly covered her face and said shyly, “I’m just expressing my true feelings.”

Yang Chen: “Then I’ll take you out for a drive, and you can come back when you’re satisfied.”

Lin Yiren: “Hehe… Okay!”

The two got into Yang Chen’s Cullinan [Rolls-Royce SUV] and went out into the night.

At this time, in a Xinrongji [a high-end restaurant chain] private room.

Li Mao was talking to Mayor Li.

“The situation is like this; I hope Mayor Li can help say a word and let Xinrongji off the hook. Haicheng has two Michelin three-star restaurants, which is definitely better than having only one. You agree, right?” Li Mao said very humbly.

Mayor Li: “As you said just now, all the responsibility lies with you. Tsk… Don’t do this.”

Li Mao: “I know this is not easy to do, so I came to Mayor Li. As long as I can keep Xinrongji’s Michelin three-star rating, you can ask for any conditions.”

Mayor Li: “Haha… What conditions could I have? At most, I hope that you business owners will run your businesses well, solve some employment problems, and pay more taxes. Okay, I’ll give it a try. I can’t guarantee it will work; you have to be mentally prepared.”

Li Mao: “Understood, understood. As long as Mayor Li helps with this, whether it succeeds or not is another matter. Do your best and leave the rest to fate.”

Mayor Li: “Haha… It’s good that you think so. I’ll contact him tomorrow to test the waters first and then decide what to do.”

Li Mao: “Okay, okay. Come, I’ll toast you, and I’ll leave everything to you.”