This time, Qin Chuan did not hide anything. He revealed all the businesses he and Li Ya had partnered on, omitting only what was necessary.
In the quiet room, Qin Shuren, Jiang Cuihua, and eldest sister-in-law Wu Yanyan listened to Qin Chuan's account, all stunned into silence.
Eldest sister-in-law Wu Yanyan had prior knowledge of some details, but only to a limited extent!
Elder brother Qin Yang and second brother Qin Gang, who were already aware, also felt an incredible sense of disbelief upon hearing Qin Chuan slowly recount the businesses he had undertaken during this period.
If they hadn't experienced it firsthand and seen it with their own eyes, who would have thought that Qin Chuan, who less than half a year ago had only three hundred and sixty-seven yuan to his name, would have managed to achieve such grand ventures.
Not only did he partner with the beautiful factory director to open a flagship store selling clothes, but they also jointly invested two million yuan in building a house. Now, he had joined a large chain supermarket, investing over three hundred thousand yuan.
All of this far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people, especially for rural dwellers who had spent most of their lives without ever leaving their county town.
It was simply a miracle!
Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua were completely stunned, or rather, terrified.
Although the elderly couple had always known their youngest son was capable, they never imagined that his current ventures would be so vast.
They were on a scale they had never dared to dream of in their entire lives.
"When I returned to the village this time, I actually wanted to bring you two elders to the city to manage the supermarket!"
"The supermarket has recruited most of its staff, but it still lacks a reliable and meticulous insider. After much thought, I realized that only the two of you are the most suitable!"
Qin Chuan tried to keep his tone calm to help the elderly couple accept it.
"And eldest sister-in-law too!"
Qin Chuan's gaze then fell on Wu Yanyan. "When I came back this time, I wasn't just picking up our parents; you and Taotao are also coming to the city!"
"This way, you and eldest brother won't have to live apart anymore. Every day, when eldest brother gets off work, you can have a good meal ready for him, and he can help you look after the child!"
"Your family of three, living in harmony, how enviable that would be!"
Hearing Qin Chuan's words, Wu Yanyan immediately showed a touched expression and looked at Qin Yang.
If not for the hardships of life, who would want to live apart from their husband?
Qin Yang reached out and held his wife's small hand, a傻傻 (shǎshǎ - silly/foolish) smile appearing on his dark face.
"But... but we're so old, can we really manage the supermarket for you?"
Jiang Cuihua worriedly asked.
Qin Chuan knew he was making progress when he heard this, and his heart rejoiced.
"Mom, you don't need to worry about that. I'm asking you to manage the supermarket mainly for supervision, to check the account books every few days to prevent any internal theft by employees or others."
"After all, you have some understanding of supermarkets. With so many goods coming in and out daily, if someone were to steal, it would be hard to guard against!"
"You wouldn't just stand by and watch your son's money be pilfered little by little every day, accumulating into a huge loss, would you?"
"Absolutely not! If anyone dares to do that, I'll break their legs!"
This time, before Jiang Cuihua could speak, the silent Qin Shuren let out a loud roar, his face stern, startling everyone.
"Dad, are you willing to help me manage the supermarket?"
Qin Chuan was overjoyed.
Qin Shuren hesitated. "If your mother and I go to the city, what will happen to the crops in our fields?"
"Dad, how much are the crops in the fields worth! Just let them be. Whatever ripens, ripens!"
Second brother Qin chimed in. "You haven't seen how generous our little Chuan is. He rewards his subordinates with one or two thousand yuan casually. The harvest from our fields isn't even enough for one of little Chuan's casual gestures... Ah, damn it, who stepped on me..."
Second brother Qin, who was speaking, grinned in pain. As soon as he turned his head, he saw Qin Chuan's fierce gaze beside him.
Qin Gang immediately realized he had let his mouth run loose again and awkwardly covered his mouth.
"Xiao Chuan!"
As expected, Qin Chuan was soon lectured, a stern scolding from his parents.
Qin Chuan could only lower his head and obediently endure the reprimand, cursing his second brother as a pig teammate in his heart.
Fortunately, footsteps sounded from outside. The villagers who had gone to call people helped Qin Chuan out of the predicament. Qin Chuan, like a little monkey, darted out swiftly.
Outside in the courtyard, many people had arrived, all from Nanyang Village.
Everyone had heard about Qin Chuan's renovation team looking for recruits and the high wages, a minimum of two hundred yuan per month, and anyone with a skill wanted to join.
As there were too many people to fit in the room, Qin Chuan simply had everyone gather in the courtyard and briefly explained the requirements of the renovation team.
"All the uncles and elders present are older than me, and we are all old acquaintances, so I won't beat around the bush!"
"I'll tell you all clearly: I am the boss of this renovation team! I call the shots on everything!"
Qin Chuan stood in the courtyard. Although he was the youngest, he exuded a powerful aura that commanded respect and deterred anyone from ignoring him. He was completely different from the neighborly boy who had greeted everyone with a smile and enthusiasm not long ago.
His composed, experienced, and confident demeanor stunned everyone from Nanyang Village. Even Qin Shuren, Jiang Cuihua, and eldest sister-in-law Wu Yanyan, who were watching from a distance, were dumbfounded.
This was the first time they had seen Qin Chuan in the role of a boss. It was a far cry from his usual gentle and refined demeanor, making it difficult for them to accept at once.
Seeing this, many people finally began to understand why Qin Chuan had been able to build such a large business in such a short time; it turned out that when Qin Chuan became serious, he was so formidable.
"Regardless of who it is, once you join the renovation team, you must abide by the renovation team's rules!"
"I always believe in rewarding and punishing fairly. If anyone makes a mistake, no matter who they are, they will be punished as they should be. Even if we are from the same village, there's no room for negotiation!"
Qin Chuan's voice was neither rushed nor slow, but steady and powerful, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"When you're at work, you are my subordinates and workers. Do what you are supposed to do!"
"After work, you are still my elders, and our relationship remains the same as it is now."
"If you can accept these terms, join. If you cannot, withdraw in advance. There's no need to fall out over this!"
The entire courtyard was silent. Whether they were intimidated by Qin Chuan's sudden display of power or for some other reason, the atmosphere was deathly still.