Chapter 487 Liu Dongqiang!

Recalling the biographical introduction of Liu Dongqiang from his previous life, Qin Chuan was filled with emotion.

Indeed, throughout history, those who achieved great success were never mediocre. They were all dragons among men, the Red Hare among horses.

They were born for their era, shaped by it, and in turn, they shaped the era, adding brilliance to it.

As early as 1998, Liu Dongqiang already possessed e-commerce thinking. He toiled alone in the darkness, overcoming countless difficulties.

It was no wonder he was able to harness that momentum, soar to the skies, and transform into a magnificent eagle, becoming one of China's top three e-commerce giants more than twenty years later.

Jingxi Group, involved in e-commerce, finance, logistics, intelligence, healthcare, overseas markets, and more, boasted a market value of trillions.

Such a colossal entity was now confined to a small stall of seventy to eighty square meters in the market, presenting the absolute best investment opportunity.

As Qin Chuan pondered this, he almost lost control of his inner desires but managed to restrain himself with immense willpower.

At the same time, he thought about his current predicament.

It seemed he had no more money left to invest in any industry. Even the funds for advertising in the capital this time were painstakingly acquired from Shang Bingrong.

To invest in Liu Dongqiang, he genuinely had no money right now!

Damn it!

He could only wait for the electronic locker project to become profitable before making any long-term plans.

With a sense of dejection, Qin Chuan took a big bite of the hairy crab in his hand. Suddenly, another thought struck him, and he asked Shang Honglian, "Honglian, how did you get to know your boss?"

Shang Honglian, who was elegantly peeling crawfish beside him, paused her actions and replied vaguely,

"We met just like that!"

"Boss Liu is a very good person, hardworking and driven. He doesn't have the frivolousness of many young people. I think he's very reliable, so I followed him here to start a business together."

"I don't want to live a monotonous life where everything is arranged for me, working nine to five. I always feel that life would lose a lot of its fun that way."

Qin Chuan sensed there was a significant hidden story, but since Shang Honglian was unwilling to elaborate, he didn't press the issue.

Just then, a mobile phone rang. Shang Honglian quickly wiped her oil-stained fingers with a tissue and took out a small phone from her bag.

Upon seeing the caller ID, she quickly made a "shushing" gesture and then answered, "Hello, boss!"

Qin Chuan's heart stirred, knowing it must be Liu Dongqiang!

"We've already finished work and are having dinner now... Where are you?"

Shang Honglian covered the microphone and asked everyone, "What's the name of the place where we are now?"

"Chaoyang Street, Red Sun Seafood Buffet!"

Qin Chuan quickly blurted out the name.

Shang Honglian immediately reported their location to the caller. After hanging up, she announced, "The boss might be coming over later!"

"What?"

Xiao Xia and A Li, who were happily eating, immediately turned pale.

This was likely a common sentiment among all employees. No matter how kind and approachable the boss was in daily life, there was always an invisible barrier between employees and their boss, separating everyone.

When employees went out to have fun on their own, they dreaded encountering their boss the most, feeling awkward and uncomfortable.

Qin Chuan saw a reflection of Ge Lan and Liu Kaihe in these two girls and couldn't help but smile.

However, while others didn't want Liu Dongqiang to come, Qin Chuan was filled with anticipation, wanting to catch a glimpse of this future magnate in his youth.

About half an hour later, Liu Dongqiang arrived!

Noticing the expressions of the three girls, Qin Chuan slowly turned around, his gaze falling upon a young man both familiar and unfamiliar.

Why familiar yet unfamiliar?

Because Qin Chuan had seen this face countless times on television, computers, and mobile phones in his previous life.

However, he was younger now, brimming with more vitality, only twenty-five years old this year.

Full of youthful vigor, his skin was not fair but possessed a strong masculine charm. He stood around 1.8 meters tall.

Qin Chuan knew that, like him, Liu Dongqiang hailed from a poor rural background with limited family resources. When he attended university, the villagers had collectively funded his education.

Later, after Liu Dongqiang became successful, he repaid everyone with his actions, earning an excellent reputation.

Furthermore, he even built his most crucial logistics center in his hometown.

It could be said that Liu Dongqiang was an idol to many!

"Boss!"

"Boss, you're here!"

"Boss, please sit!"

As Liu Dongqiang approached, Shang Honglian, Xiao Xia, and A Li all stood up to greet him.

"Everyone, please sit. Sit down!"

"I've already had dinner, just passing by to take a look."

Liu Dongqiang said with a smile, showing no airs.

"And this is..."

Liu Dongqiang's gaze finally settled on Qin Chuan's face, filled with curiosity.

"Hello, I'm Qin Chuan! A friend of Honglian!"

Before Shang Honglian could introduce him, Qin Chuan stood up proactively and extended his hand.

"Hello! I'm Liu Dongqiang!"

Liu Dongqiang also introduced himself, his eyes, however, held a look of scrutiny and curiosity.

Qin Chuan's attire and demeanor were truly exceptional, clearly indicating he was no ordinary person.

Having navigated Beijing for so long, Liu Dongqiang had developed a keen eye for people and could accurately judge that Qin Chuan had a significant background.

He was also extremely curious about when Shang Honglian had acquired such an outstanding friend.

Could it be a boyfriend?

"Boss, Qin Chuan is from my hometown. He's in the capital on business this time and just came to see me!"

Shang Honglian offered an introduction.

"So, Mr. Qin and Honglian are from the same hometown!"

Liu Dongqiang remarked, "Judging by Mr. Qin's attire and demeanor, you are clearly not an ordinary person. May I ask where you are employed?"

Qin Chuan smiled, "Boss Liu is very good with words. I wouldn't dare to say I'm employed, I'm just making a living!"

"Brother Qin Chuan, you're being too humble. You can afford to drive a Mercedes, yet you say you're just making a living! If you say that, how are the rest of us supposed to live?"

A Li, sitting opposite, found Qin Chuan's statement hard to accept and immediately spoke up.

"Exactly, Brother Qin Chuan! You're really teasing us!"

Xiao Xia quickly chimed in.

At this moment, Qin Chuan found the two girls incredibly endearing, wishing he could pick them up and kiss them.

He had been contemplating how to subtly project an image of low-key sophistication in front of Liu Dongqiang, as Liu Dongqiang was no ordinary individual, deserving of such an effort.

Unexpectedly, these two girls had become the perfect foils, proving to be incredibly suitable.

As expected, under Qin Chuan's careful observation, Liu Dongqiang's pupils contracted sharply.

In this era, anyone who could afford to drive a Mercedes was a truly formidable figure, as the price of a Mercedes was indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Liu Dongqiang, born into poverty, had worked diligently after graduating from university. He had endured much hardship over the years, thus he understood better the power and status represented by a Mercedes.

"We're all just making a living, it's just that the scale of my endeavors is slightly larger!"

Qin Chuan replied.

"Brother Qin Chuan, your current business can't simply be described as being of a slightly larger scale!"

Shang Honglian said to Qin Chuan.

"To my knowledge, you now own several businesses!"

"There are properties, supermarkets, a flagship clothing store, and now with the addition of the Xinhua Electronics Factory, your net worth is likely already in the tens of millions..."

Liu Dongqiang was utterly astonished and couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Qin, at such a young age, you've already achieved such a vast enterprise?"

A net worth in the tens of millions was a remarkable accomplishment, and Qin Chuan appeared even younger than him.

Qin Chuan calmly stated, "A large family business means greater responsibility and pressure!"

"There are too many remarkable individuals in this world. I may have some influence in my hometown, but here in Beijing, who knows me? There are countless people wealthier and more capable than I am!"

"Mr. Qin, that's very well said!"

Liu Dongqiang interjected, his eyes shining with a bright light, as if he had found a kindred spirit.