Chapter 829: The Main Character Arrives
When Chen Fan's identity was revealed, the entire company's internal employee group chat exploded with excitement.
Especially among the female employees, who were incredibly thrilled, constantly chatting about gossip in the group. The chat messages were flowing so quickly that you couldn't keep up without pausing.
"So he's that most mysterious business genius in the country."
"He's truly mysterious, but his popularity on the internet is not low at all."
"How could it be low? He's only in his twenties and already has a net worth of 10 billion yuan."
"I think he just graduated only 2 or 3 years ago."
"I saw reports online saying his parents are ordinary rural farmers. He started his business in college, a true rags-to-riches story. In just 4 or 5 years, he created a business miracle."
"Wow, this is a genuine first-generation rich."
"This kind of success can't be explained by luck alone, it shows he has real skills."
"Having skills isn't enough, you also need foresight and business acumen..."
"Poor wage slaves, he's already among the top rich in the country in his twenties, while we're still working overtime..."
These were mostly the chat contents of the male employees in the group, expressing surprise, admiration, worship, and of course, self-mockery...
On the female employees' side, the conversation took a different turn.
"He's so young."
"The key is he's even more handsome than I imagined."
"Tall and handsome, and most importantly, a billionaire. Tsk tsk, a perfect diamond bachelor."
"If I had known he was Chen Fan, I would have been more proactive and enthusiastic when he came to visit this afternoon."
"Lili, you chatted with him?"
"Yes. He asked a few questions about company management, and I casually answered."
"How was it? How's the charm of a billionaire?"
"Hehe, was his male pheromone overflowing, making your heart flutter?"
"He's so handsome it's impossible to close my legs."
"Sigh, I didn't even put on makeup this afternoon. If I had known he was coming, I would have done an exquisite makeup in advance."
"You bunch of cheap girls, what are you thinking all day? I remember online rumors saying he has a girlfriend."
"So what if he has a girlfriend? It would be strange if such a high-quality man didn't have one."
"It's just a girlfriend, it doesn't matter even if he's married."
"Exactly. Do you think a man like this would only have one woman around him?"
"Sisters, there are many rich people, but super-rich bachelors like Chen Fan who are wealthy, young, handsome, and most importantly, unmarried, are one in a million."
"I dare say there must be many women pursuing him."
"Is that even a question? If you catch him, it's like a fish turning into a dragon, instantly becoming a wealthy socialite."
"Sigh, looks like we don't have a chance."
"Don't be discouraged, maybe he likes your type."
"Young people have abundant energy and are at the age of loving to play. I don't believe he only has one woman."
"Who knows if he'll come again tomorrow?"
"What are you planning to do?"
"Of course, I'm going to get beauty treatments, spa, and a new hairstyle right after work. Tomorrow I'll dress up beautifully and come."
"Are you really planning to take a shot?"
"Come on. It doesn't cost anything to try. Besides, even if I can't be his wife, I don't mind being his mistress."
"Hehe, I think you're getting carried away."
The group immediately burst into laughter.
"Don't laugh at me, let me tell you, for such a high-quality man, not to mention being his mistress, even if it's just a one-night stand, I wouldn't mind. Who knows who would be at a disadvantage then."
"He's really the type of man that sister likes."
"I think you want to eat him up, don't you?"
"Hehe, what if you accidentally get pregnant, then you could use the child to gain status, right?"
"Haha, if you really get pregnant, he would be the one to worry..."
...
Chen Fan had no idea that just by taking a tour of the company building, he had caused such a commotion.
In fact, he had no intention of continuing the tour tomorrow.
That evening, Ma Yun hosted a dinner specially for Chen Fan.
Following Ma Yun's car, they drove into a very luxurious hotel.
Chen Fan couldn't name it, but when they got out of the car and went in, Ma Yun explained with a smile that this was a private club run by a southern boss.
Only people of certain status and position were qualified to apply for membership.
It was only open to members, so the privacy was good.
"With your status, the manager here can give you a free membership card."
Chen Fan smiled, "What use would I have for a membership card? I don't usually hang out around here."
"That's where you're wrong."
Ma Yun smiled and made an inviting gesture, entering the elevator with Chen Fan, one after the other.
"Brother Chen, although we've only met a few times, I've always regarded you as a confidant. So, let me speak frankly."
Chen Fan smiled, "Go ahead."
"I actually don't understand why you chose to set up your company in Yunhai."
"Yunhai is neither a first-tier city nor an economically active city in the country."
"At best, it can barely be considered a second-tier city. Its only advantage is being close to the sea, but your company's business has nothing to do with the port."
"Moreover, Yunhai's development hasn't been fast in recent years. In my opinion, whether it's geography, politics, or talent, Yunhai doesn't have the genes to nurture big enterprises at all."
"I don't understand why you chose to set up your company in Yunhai."
Chen Fan smiled bitterly, "Mr. Ma, you're overthinking it. I chose Yunhai simply because I went to university there, and it was convenient for starting a business in college."
Ma Yun nodded, "I understand that, but now your company has grown to scale, and you've even established a group company."
"You could completely move the company out, not to mention coming to our Jiangzhe region, Shanghai, Beijing, or Guangzhou and Shenzhen. These cities, whether in terms of policies or talent reserves, are the fertile soil for big companies to develop."
Chen Fan didn't argue, just nodded with a smile.
"Mr. Ma has a point, I'll consider it carefully."
Seeing that Chen Fan was listening, Ma Yun joked again.
"Of course. With your company's current scale, by the time you really want to move in the future, it might not be so easy."
Seeing Chen Fan's confusion, Ma Yun explained with a smile, "I'm afraid the local leaders won't let you go."
Chen Fan immediately understood and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.
The elevator went directly to the 22nd floor. As they walked out, Ma Yun smiled and said,
"Since you've made this trip, I'll take the opportunity to introduce you to a few friends from the business world."
"This is how business works, the more friends, the better."
As he spoke, they arrived at a hall called "Memories of Jiangnan". The receptionist at the door gently pushed open the wooden door of the private room.
Following him into the room, Chen Fan noticed that there were already several people sitting in the private room.
"Oh, the main character has arrived."
Someone joked, "Old Ma, you two are late. You should be punished with a drink."
"Haha, no problem." Ma Yun was good at conversation and smoothly took over the topic with a sentence.
"But before the punishment drink, shouldn't we all welcome our important guest for today's dinner?"
The bosses present then stood up, each wearing a smiling expression.
Chen Fan's gaze swept around, and to his surprise, he recognized two familiar faces.
Wasn't that chubby man applauding opposite him Ding Sanshi, the boss of NetEase?