I Don’t Want To Be Popular - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Acquisition Of Five Stores

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Military training began the following day. 

The training lasted for two weeks plus from mid-September to early October. During this period, Chen Chuan did not go anywhere else apart from these three places—dormitory, field, and canteen. 

As for the dormitory, there was something subtle about it.

There were six guys in the dormitory. Four of them were in a gang, whereas Chen Chuan and Zhou Mou were in another gang.

The four of them were high-end players in the League of Legends, with Brother Long being the leader. Their discussion usually revolved around the Platinum Game and the Diamond Game.

Chen Chuan and Zhou Mu, who ranked in the Silver Tier, were not able to chip in.

Above all else, Brother Long came from a wealthy family. He drove a chic, black Audi A4L to campus. 

Chen Chuan found nothing impressive about the A4 car. Even driving his Maserati Quattroporte to get girls to sleep with him was not any more impressive than the A4 car.

In addition to military training, there was something else that Chen Chuan had done during this period, namely buying property. 

There were a few Main Streets in the university town. On Main Street nearest to the West Gate of Haiqin University, there were several businesses flourishing, such as Ah Qin Milk Tea, Shujiang Grilled Fish Restaurant, Mr. Pizza, Qianlong Cybercafe, and Jiayue Supermarket. 

After conducting extensive research on these businesses online, Chen Chuan contacted some store managers as well as the bosses behind these stores. He began to discuss the acquisition of their stores.

Before the early October break, he had successfully acquired these five stores.

In other words, he was the boss of these five stores.

Chen Chuan did not revamp these stores. Even some of the employees were ignorant of the change of boss. 

As for the managers of the five stores, Chen Chuan only exercised power over them through WeChat. It felt great being the power behind the throne. Furthermore, he met up with the manager of the pizza store once, who turned out to be a beautiful lady.

The military training ended in the blink of an eye and then came the early October break.

Chen Chuan went home.

Father Chen said, “Chen Chuan, your cousin, Ziyue, is studying at a university in Chongqing, and she’s not coming back during this break. Your uncle’s worried about her, so he’d like you to visit her and bring over some of the local specialties for her as well. Have you had any plans for the break?”

“Chongqing? Ziyue went to such a far place to study.” Chen Chuan added, “I haven’t had any plans yet. I just feel like staying cooped up in the house and playing games.”

“Just go and visit her then. Your cousin said she’s not used to the southern rice. Your uncle and aunt have prepared some wheaten food for you to bring over there. Treat it as a vacation. Your fourth uncle will pay for the round-trip ticket anyway. He’s busy with work, or he would’ve gone there,” replied Father Chen. 

Upon hearing Father Chen’s words, Chen Chuan thought for a moment but did not reject the request. He then said, “Alright. I’ll pack and head to Uncle’s place to get the stuff in a while.”

“You don’t have to go there. The stuff has been sent here, and it’s all in this suitcase.” Father Chen heaved a large silver suitcase.

The Chen family was rather efficient that afternoon. Father Chen drove Chen Chuan and his uncle to the railway station.

Chen Chuan disliked the small cabins of the aircraft due to his fear of height. In addition, the train from Haiqin City to Chongqing City had double-deck Soft Sleepers, and so he chose to travel by train. (There have been Soft Sleepers on trains early on. You may check it out on the news. Don’t pick a quarrel with me.)

After buying a Soft Sleeper ticket, Chen Chuan bid Father Chen and his uncle farewell.

He settled his suitcase upon getting on the train. He noticed that the whole car was quite empty. 

Now that he came to think of it, Chongqing City was one of the popular places among the Four Furnaces of China, whereas Haiqin City was a coastal city.

In the summertime, people came from Chongqing City to Haiqin on vacation to escape the heat.

Who would even head to Chongqing City from Haiqin?

“It’s nice to have peace here. I can quietly listen to songs and read.”

Chen Chuan took out his audio player and cell phone. Then, he was ready to lie down in a comfortable posture.

He happened to get the lower berth, which made it easier for him to lie down.

At that moment, the door of the sleeping car opened, and a guest walked in.

Chen Chuan consciously made way for the passenger. Without lifting his head, he could see a pair of long, white legs at the door through the corner of his eyes. Deep inside, he thought, “How lucky of me to be sharing the same sleeping car with a long-legged beauty.”

“Hey, Chen Chuan. Why are you here? A familiar voice was heard.

Chen Chuan raised his head. Coincidentally, the passenger at the door was actually his university classmate, Jinglan. 

Speaking of Jinglan, she had defeated other candidates in the class monitor election last week and became the outright winner. At this point, she was still pleased with the outcome.

“It’s you, Monitor He. What a coincidence!” Chen Chuan greeted her with a smile.

Jinglan grinned from ear to ear and appeared at a loss for words. Standing at the door helplessly, she said, “Who knows? I’m heading home. What about you? Heh, how coincidental. I got the upper berth of car 33. Are you on the lower berth?” 

“Yeah, I’m below you… Have you settled your suitcase? Let me help you.” Chen Chuan stood up.

“I’m just traveling light. I brought nothing much but just a phone. My cousin is getting married, and she wants me to return home and be the bridesmaid. What about you? Are you on vacation?” Jinglan came in composedly. She swept her hand on her mini skirt, then sat on the lower bunk opposite Chen Chuan. 

“I have a cousin who’s studying in Chongqing City. My family members asked me to visit her on behalf of them.”

“Which university in Chongqing City?”

“I think it’s Jiaotong University.”

“Oh, that’s a good university. It has three campuses, so which campus is she on?” Jinglan then asked.

“The one in Daping.”

“Oh, that’s quite far from my house, which is in Yuzhong District. Since this is my territory, I can take you around on a tour after you’re done with your work.” Jinglan flashed a smile. “You must’ve put in a lot of effort in the class monitor election. It’s about time I gave you a treat.”