How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 619

You Gave It to Him?_What’s Wrong with a Ride-Hailing Driver Having Some Money?

(These recent chapters have been a bit of a free-for-all. The previous chapter was banned and has been revised. Those who have read it can go back and take another look so it connects.)

Lin Wanyu once told Yang Chen that the people in He City are either very rich or very poor, and she definitely fell into the latter category.

Despite her ordinary background and average abilities, Lin Wanyu always dreamed of striking it rich.

Cao Ruoxue, Chen Kang, Lin Wanyu, and even Li Kang, who offered to sell his family’s company to raise money for Cao Ruoxue, were all college classmates.

Cao Ruoxue was a true heiress, and all the boys were smitten with her.

While Lin Wanyu was reasonably attractive, she couldn’t compare to Cao Ruoxue, especially given her unremarkable family background, which meant she never attracted any suitors.

Cao Ruoxue was incredibly generous to Lin Wanyu, often buying two of everything – one for herself and one for her friend.

On the surface, Cao Ruoxue treated her like a sister, and they were as close as two peas in a pod.

However, this wasn’t entirely a positive thing. For five years, Lin Wanyu lived a life of luxury that wasn’t truly hers. She grew accustomed to wearing designer brands and dining at upscale restaurants, just like Cao Ruoxue.

Now that Cao Ruoxue’s own financial situation had deteriorated, maintaining Lin Wanyu’s lavish lifestyle was no longer possible.

But Lin Wanyu felt entitled to this kind of life, so she resorted to various means to obtain money. Eventually, she became involved with Chen Kang.

Chen Kang was willing to spend money on her, but their relationship was purely transactional, devoid of any genuine emotion. Lin Wanyu was well aware that Chen Kang harbored a long-standing crush on Cao Ruoxue.

So, they struck a deal. Chen Kang provided Lin Wanyu with money, and Lin Wanyu was tasked with keeping tabs on Cao Ruoxue, preventing her from getting close to other men, and reporting everything about Cao Ruoxue to Chen Kang daily.

The idea of having the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce withhold the 15 million yuan payment from Rongxue Power Company was also Lin Wanyu’s suggestion to Chen Kang. Her aim was to create the illusion that if he persisted, he could force Cao Ruoxue to compromise, ensuring Lin Wanyu’s continued value and access to his money.

On many nights, Lin Wanyu felt a pang of shame for her actions, but the sight of the LV bag on her bedside table quickly erased it. She even rationalized her behavior, telling herself that Cao Ruoxue needed money, Chen Kang’s family was wealthy, and he liked Cao Ruoxue. Bringing them together would be a good thing.

Lin Wanyu opened Cao Ruoxue’s WeChat and sent a voice message.

“Ruoxue, ignore Chen Kang. You know what kind of person he is. I’ve organized a university reunion. See if your classmates can lend you some money. There’s always a way out. Things will get better.”

Cao Ruoxue quickly replied.

“Yeah. It’s so good to have you always comforting and encouraging me, otherwise I would really break down. I’ll bring you some bags tomorrow. I have too many, and many are unused. It’s a waste to leave them there, so you can use them.”

Lin Wanyu replied: We’ve been sisters for so many years, this is what I should do. One good sister is enough. Your bags are all quite expensive; I’d be embarrassed to take too many.

Cao Ruoxue replied: What are you saying? Why are you being so formal with me? Go to bed early, see you tomorrow.

Lin Wanyu stared expressionlessly at the message from Cao Ruoxue, then deleted the message history.

“Thank you for your charity. For so many years, I’ve been picking up things you’ve used, but now I don’t want to pick up things you’ve used anymore. Why can’t I use new things?” Lin Wanyu muttered to herself.

Just then, Chen Kang sent a red envelope [digital cash gift] of 8888 yuan.

Lin Wanyu quickly accepted it and offered him another idea.

“I heard Ruoxue say that several banks, including the Commercial Bank, are also pressing her family’s company to repay their debts. Her father used a lot of connections to persuade the bank to extend the deadline for another two months. If you can persuade the bank not to give them an extension, their company will collapse faster, and they might not even last until the end of the month.”

Chen Kang replied: Haha… I knew the money I spent on you wasn’t wasted. I’ll listen to you and talk to the bank tomorrow.

…

At three o’clock in the afternoon, Yang Chen met with several experts at Longke University.

Yang Chen explained his ideas to the professors in detail and asked for their opinions on whether it was feasible.

Water quality expert Professor Chen Guangrong said: “Theoretically speaking, Mr. Yang’s idea is feasible. There are indeed large areas of saline-alkali land [land with high salt content] in the Xinjiang province. As long as we can analyze the elements in the soil and water, we can create an artificial ocean by increasing or decreasing the element ratios.”

Professor Zhang Zhongwei, an environmental science professor at Longke University, said: “I am a senior consultant at the National Marine Monitoring Center. I have comprehensive and detailed seawater analysis reports. I have accurate and scientific data reports on how much of each element there is and which water quality is suitable for which marine products to grow.”

Dr. Li Zaihua, an address expert, said: “So, what we need to do now is to go to the site for inspection. We’ll know if it’s feasible once we go.”

Yang Chen nodded and said, “Okay, everyone is Professor Zhang’s friend, and I contacted Professor Zhang first, so I’ll leave this research team to Professor Zhang to be responsible for. All the expenses incurred during this survey will be reimbursed by me. In addition, I will also take out 5 million yuan as a hard work fee for everyone to discuss how to distribute it. After you give me a practical and feasible plan, I will reward you separately. When my company is really up and running, you will be our senior consultants, and the compensation will be excellent. What do you professors think?”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Haha… Thank you, Mr. Yang, for trusting me so much. I will do my best to do this survey well.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Then we’ll talk about it here. I’ll wait for your good news. Oh, by the way, this project is temporarily confidential. Don’t mention it to anyone other than the staff involved.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Understood!”

Yang Chen got up and shook hands with the professors to express his gratitude, and then left Longke University.

Zhang Zhongwei immediately organized his old colleagues to sit down and plan carefully. This may be the biggest commercial project they have ever handled, so they must complete it well.

After a while, Cao Wangnian, a professor also majoring in environmental science, came over and called Zhang Zhongwei out.

Cao Wangnian: “Old Zhang, I heard you took on a new project?”

Zhang Zhongwei nodded and said, “Yes!”

Cao Wangnian: “Can you count me in? You also know that my son’s business is in big trouble. Now he urgently needs funds to keep it going. I can earn a little bit to help him hold on a little longer.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Oh, I understand. Well, I’ll talk to the boss about it. If he allows you to come in, then I definitely have no problem.”

Cao Wangnian: “Okay. Thank you, Old Zhang.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “We’ve worked together for over twenty years, why are you thanking me? Wait, I’ll call and ask now.”

Cao Wangnian smiled and nodded, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.

Yang Chen had just left Longke University when Zhang Zhongwei’s call came.

Zhang Zhongwei: “Mr. Yang, I have something to tell you. I have a colleague here named Cao Wangnian, who is also a professor of environmental science. He has worked with me for over twenty years and is also an expert in this field. Mr. Yang can find him on our school’s website. His son opened a factory called Rongxue Power Company, and now he is facing financial problems. He wants to join our team and earn more money to help his son’s company survive. What do you think?”

Yang Chen: “Professor Zhang can decide. I said the survey task is your responsibility. Wait, did Professor Zhang just say Rongxue Power Company?”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Yes!”

Yang Chen: “Then is Professor Cao’s granddaughter named Cao Ruoxue?”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Oh, how does Mr. Yang know? Old Cao’s granddaughter is indeed named Ruoxue.”

Yang Chen: “Oh. Well, as long as Professor Cao can really be useful, you can decide.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Mr. Yang, please rest assured that Old Cao’s professional ability is above mine. You can check his information on our school’s website, and you will know that the number and quality of his published papers are above mine.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Then Professor Zhang can decide.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “Okay. Then I won’t disturb Mr. Yang, I’ll hang up.”

Hanging up the phone, Zhang Zhongwei quickly ran over to Cao Wangnian and said, “Old Cao, no problem, the boss agreed to let you join.”

Cao Wangnian: “Okay! Old Zhang, thank you.”

Zhang Zhongwei: “What are you thanking me for? Let’s go, let’s go in and have a meeting.”

Cao Wangnian smiled and nodded, following Zhang Zhongwei in to study the specific plan.

It seems that the Cao family is really in big trouble, and even the old man is working so hard to earn money to help his family through the crisis.

Leaving Longke University, Yang Chen went online on his Bilibili [Chinese video sharing website] account to solicit customers.

At 9:30 in the evening, Yang Chen dropped off a customer at Yida Plaza. After the customer got out of the car, he was about to leave when a familiar figure appeared in front of him.

Cao Ruoxue was walking over unsteadily, followed by a middle-aged man wearing glasses.

The man grabbed Cao Ruoxue’s arm, and she immediately broke free and warned, “Don’t touch me, I’m calling the police.”

Man: “What are you calling the police for? Didn’t you ask me out for dinner? Why are you acting so high and mighty?”

Yang Chen honked the horn twice. Cao Ruoxue looked up and saw Yang Chen in the driver’s seat. She felt like she had grabbed a life-saving straw and quickly ran over, opened the passenger door, and got in.

“Handsome, please take me home. Hurry up,” Cao Ruoxue said anxiously.

The man ran over and knocked on the car window, saying, “Miss Cao, we are all adults, some things don’t need me to say so clearly, right? If you don’t leave tonight, your company’s debts are negotiable. We don’t have to ask you for this debt immediately. But if you leave tonight, we will apply to the court to freeze your company’s assets tomorrow. You have to think carefully.”

Cao Ruoxue: “You’re shameless!”

“Little brother, let her down,” the man said.

Yang Chen: “What is your relationship?”

Man: “What do you think? Isn’t it obvious?”

Cao Ruoxue: “I have nothing to do with him, he is the president of the Commercial Bank. It’s a long story, drive quickly, I’ll tell you in detail on the way.”

Man: “Little brother, don’t make trouble for yourself. Open the door, I’ll pull her out of the car, I promise you’ll be fine. If you dare to drive away, I’ll turn He City upside down to find you.”

Yang Chen: “Damn, I’m just stubborn, the more you threaten me, the more I’ll go against you.”

After saying that, Yang Chen stepped on the accelerator and drove away.

The man took two steps to chase, and cursed, “Don’t let me find you! Damn!”

Cao Ruoxue drank a lot of wine, and she was a little carsick. Not long after they drove out, she stuck her head out and vomited.

Yang Chen was afraid that she would be in danger, so he quickly pulled over and let her get out of the car to finish vomiting before getting back in.

Cao Ruoxue got out of the car in a hurry, but she still vomited all over herself.

The smell was too much, and Yang Chen quickly picked up the air freshener and sprayed it.

After Cao Ruoxue finished vomiting, Yang Chen handed her a tissue and bottled water.

Cao Ruoxue cleaned her mouth and the vomit on her clothes, and then simply took off her coat and pants and threw them into the trash can on the side of the road.

Yang Chen: “Hey, hey, what are you doing? This is the street, not your home! There are really people who take off their clothes on the street when they’re drunk.”

Yang Chen quickly took off his coat and put it on her.

Cao Ruoxue was so angry that she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, and said, “Brother, my clothes are dirty, they smell too bad, so I just threw them away. What are you thinking? No matter how drunk I am, I wouldn’t take off my clothes in the street.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, I misunderstood. Get in the car quickly, it’s cold outside.”

The two quickly got into the car. Cao Ruoxue calmed down and told Yang Chen about what happened tonight.

The man just now was Li Qiuming, the president of the Commercial Bank.

Rongxue Power had more than 50 million yuan in loans due at the Commercial Bank, and they couldn’t pay it back now.

Previously, Cao Ruoxue’s father, Cao Wei, had negotiated with Li Qiuming to extend the deadline for another two months.

But for some reason, the Commercial Bank suddenly sent a notice today requiring Rongxue Power to pay off its debts within three days, otherwise it would apply to the court to freeze the company’s assets.

Cao Wei was out of town chasing debts and was expected to return in a week.

Cao Ruoxue wanted to share some of the pressure for her father, so she took the initiative to ask Li Qiuming out for dinner, hoping to persuade him to extend the deadline for a while.

Li Qiuming coveted Cao Ruoxue’s beauty, deliberately got her drunk, and proposed to go to a hotel.

Cao Ruoxue definitely disagreed, so she ran out.

Fortunately, she met Yang Chen, otherwise she really wouldn’t know what to do.

Yang Chen: “Call the police! What are you hesitating about?”

Cao Ruoxue: “Alas… I know I can call the police, but the key is how to solve the debt problem. We can’t get back the payments owed by customers, we have to repay the debts we owe, and the workers are waiting to be paid. Our family may really go bankrupt. My grandfather called me just now, comforting me not to worry. He just joined a research team and should be able to get hundreds of thousands after a week.

Alas… my grandfather has been immersed in academic research all his life, and now he has to participate in commercial projects.”

Yang Chen: “How much money does your family need now to solve the problem?”

Cao Ruoxue: “If the Commercial Bank can extend the deadline for a while, we need 100 million yuan to get through the difficulties. If the Commercial Bank doesn’t extend the deadline and forces us to repay the debt within three days, then we need at least 150 million yuan.”

Yang Chen: “How much does the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce owe you?”

Cao Ruoxue: “80 million yuan, plus the payments from other customers, we should be able to scrape together 100 million yuan. So, no matter what, I must persuade the Commercial Bank to extend our debt.”

Yang Chen nodded and said, “Where do you live? I’ll take you home. I’ll pick you up at nine o’clock tomorrow morning, and we’ll go to the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce together to see if we can get back the 80 million yuan.”

Cao Ruoxue asked excitedly, “Really? Don’t lie to me!”

Yang Chen: “Why would I lie to you?”

Hoping to solve the Cao family’s debt problem as soon as possible so that the old man can concentrate on researching the “Xinjiang Ocean” project.

Cao Ruoxue: “Okay! Where do you live?”

Yang Chen: “Peninsula Hotel.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Then I’ll go to the hotel with you. We’ll leave early tomorrow morning.”

Yang Chen: “How can you leave in this state?”

Cao Ruoxue: “It’s okay, I’ll call Wanyu and ask her to bring me a set of clothes to the hotel. Let’s go.”

Yang Chen nodded and set off for the Peninsula Hotel.

Soon, they arrived at the hotel.

Yang Chen came to the front desk and said, “Hello, change the sheets and bedding in room 2001, and clean it up. Also, I’m a little hungry, please send a bowl of sea cucumber fried noodles.”

Front desk: “Okay, please go back first, our staff will be there soon.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Open a single room for me, I also want a serving of sea cucumber fried noodles, and a cup of milk tea.”

Front desk: “Okay. Please show me your ID card.”

Cao Ruoxue: “I didn’t bring it… Can I do without an ID card?”

Front desk: “That’s definitely not possible. If the police come to check, we’ll be in trouble.”

Yang Chen: “Why don’t you bring your ID card when you go out?”

Cao Ruoxue: “I didn’t plan to spend the night outside, why would I bring an ID card?”

Yang Chen: “Forget it, go to my room. Miss, please send what she wants to room 2001 as well.”

Front desk: “What is your relationship?”

Yang Chen: “No relationship, I see she’s pitiful, so I’m taking her in for the night, is that okay?”

Front desk: “Do you think the police will believe you if you say that?”

Damn, Yang Chen couldn’t help but laugh.

Cao Ruoxue carefully pondered what the front desk lady said, and then said righteously, “What are you talking about? We don’t have any illegal transactions, don’t talk nonsense.”

Front desk: “Okay, you said that. We have surveillance recordings here. If you are caught with illegal transactions, you will bear all the consequences.”

“Haha…” Yang Chen laughed and turned to walk towards the elevator.

Cao Ruoxue glared at the front desk lady angrily, snorted, and turned to chase after Yang Chen.

“I’m so angry, do I look like a woman who does that kind of job?” Cao Ruoxue muttered in a low voice.

Yang Chen: “You’re not wearing a coat or pants, People will inevitably suspect that you are not serious. I’ll sleep in the master bedroom later, and you sleep in the small room.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Okay! Then don’t do anything bad! You help me, I can give you money, but if you have any improper thoughts about me, then I won’t do it.”

Yang Chen: “I admit you’re pretty good-looking, but I’m not moved at all. If I didn’t see that your grandfather is old and still has to worry about your business, I wouldn’t bother with you.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Do you know my grandfather?”

Yang Chen: “I don’t know him, didn’t you say that your grandfather is participating in some project to help you get through the difficulties?”

Cao Ruoxue: “That’s right. My grandfather said he was going to inspect the foot of the Tianshan Mountains [major mountain range of Central Asia] in Xinjiang. It hasn’t been developed there, and it’s quite dangerous for him at his age. Alas… it’s all our fault for being useless, making him risk going to that kind of place at his age.”

The two came to room 2001, and the cleaning lady was already waiting at the door.

Yang Chen opened the door and invited the cleaning lady in to clean.

More than ten minutes later, the cleaning lady cleaned up the room and left, and the waiter brought the noodles and milk tea that Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue had ordered.

After eating, Yang Chen went back to the master bedroom to rest.

After a while, Lin Wanyu brought the clothes.

Cao Ruoxue closed the door and chatted with Lin Wanyu in the hallway.

Lin Wanyu: “Ruoxue, what’s going on with you? Who are you with in the hotel?”

Cao Ruoxue: “It’s that ride-hailing driver. He said he would take me to the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce tomorrow to see if he can use his favor of saving Su Congxuan’s daughter to help us get back the 80 million yuan.”

Lin Wanyu: “Oh. Then the price you paid is too high, right? Did you give it to him? Were your clothes torn? So wild?”

Cao Ruoxue replied speechlessly, “What are you talking about? Give what? How is that possible?”

Lin Wanyu: “Then what happened to your clothes?”

Cao Ruoxue: “I’ll tell you when I have time. Thank you for bringing me the clothes, go back and rest. I’m going to sleep too, I have to get up early tomorrow to go to the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce.”

Lin Wanyu nodded, waved her hand, and left.

Leaving the hotel, Lin Wanyu immediately called Chen Kang.

Lin Wanyu: “If Cao Ruoxue loses her virginity, do you still want her?”

Chen Kang: “What do you mean? Who did Cao Ruoxue give her first time to?”

Lin Wanyu: “She’s at the Peninsula Hotel now, in a room with a ride-hailing driver. They’re playing pretty wild, his clothes are torn, and she asked me to bring her a set of clothes.”

Chen Kang: “What? In a room with a ride-hailing driver, and her clothes are torn? Damn it, she’d rather give it to a ride-hailing driver than give it to me? I’m willing to take out 100 million yuan to help her family solve their financial problems, what can that ride-hailing driver give her?”

Lin Wanyu: “Calm down, it’s already like this. So, do you still want her?”

Chen Kang: “Damn it, I’m really going to be pissed off. Did you find out what she’s thinking? What does she think, does she want to save her family’s company?”

Lin Wanyu: “Of course I asked clearly. She means she will do everything possible to save the company, and she will never use herself as a bargaining chip unless she has no other choice. But I really didn’t expect her to be in a room with a ride-hailing driver she just met, it’s really beyond my imagination.”

Chen Kang: “Damn! Give me the ride-hailing driver’s contact information.”

Lin Wanyu: “I don’t have his contact information, but Ruoxue should have it. I’ll get it for you later.”

Chen Kang: “Okay. Hurry up, I want to see what’s so great about that ride-hailing driver, how can he easily trick her out of her first time.”

Chen Kang hung up the phone angrily and sent Lin Wanyu another red envelope of 8888 yuan.

Lin Wanyu’s mouth turned up, and she happily accepted the red envelope.

If things could continue like this, why would she even go to work?

Early the next morning, Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue set off.

However, they did not go directly to the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce office, but went to the home of President Su Congxuan.

As long as they can persuade Li Hairong to help, this matter will be settled.

Of course, if they are really unwilling to pay in advance, Yang Chen will use his own method to communicate with Su Congxuan.

The He City government wants to expand cooperation with Yang Chen, and he can solve it with a phone call to Mayor Luo.

The two came to Su Congxuan’s villa and knocked on the door a few times.