As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 774: Consider It a Test! (3)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Hehe, Leader, remember what you said before? You don’t like drinking Da Hong Pao. I think I can take care of it for you!” Zhou Chao’s eyes couldn’t help but glance at the tea caddy on the tea table as he spoke.

Remembering what he had said earlier, Number One had only intended to be polite, but Zhou Chao took it seriously. And it seemed he wouldn’t leave without a taste of Da Hong Pao.

“You always know how to take advantage of me. Next time, remember to bring me some good tea to taste!” Saying this, Number One took out a small caddy from the tea table and used wooden tweezers to pick out half of the Da Hong Pao from the rotating tea caddy, filling the small caddy just right.

“Here you go!” He then handed the small caddy to Zhou Chao.

Zhou Chao quickly reached out to take the small caddy, continuously saying, “Thank you, Leader. I’ll make sure to show my gratitude to you with good things next time!”

“Hmm, I’ll remember your words!”

“Okay, Leader, I’ll take my leave then!” Zhou Chao bowed to Number One and then turned to leave, holding the caddy. He muttered to himself as he walked away, “Great, I can use this Da Hong Pao to make tea eggs for my wife when I get home. I wonder if they’ll taste good!”

Sitting at the tea table, Number One almost spat out the tea he was drinking upon hearing Zhou Chao’s words.

“This kid is deliberately trying to annoy me. He really doesn’t respect his elders at all, hmph!”

After Zhou Chao left Number One’s office, Number One stood up and walked to the window, watching as Zhou Chao got into his car. The smile on his face gradually faded.

“I wonder if this move is right or wrong after all!” A sigh followed the swirling snowflakes in all directions.

On the other side, after Zhou Chao left the office, he saw Xu Zhengyang standing next to the car with red flags that came to pick him up.

“Aren’t you going to stay here all the time?” Zhou Chao noticed the snowflakes on Xu Zhengyang’s shoulders that hadn’t been cleaned off.

Xu Zhengyang shook his head expressionlessly, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw the small caddy of tea leaves in Zhou Chao’s hand.

“Mr. Zhou, are you going home or somewhere else?”

“Let’s go home. Sorry to trouble you again!”

Xu Zhengyang nodded slightly and opened the car door with some respect.

Zhou Chao didn’t hesitate and got into the car. Soon, the car slowly drove away.

Along the way, Zhou Chao noticed Xu Zhengyang glancing at him from time to time through the rearview mirror. Rather than looking at him, it seemed like he was looking at the tea caddy in his hand.

Soon Zhou Chao understood what was going on. It seemed Xu Zhengyang had his eyes on the Da Hong Pao that he had “snatched” so hard to get.

Zhou Chao chuckled inwardly, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

When they arrived back at the courtyard by the canal, it was already noon. Just as Zhou Chao parked the car, he received a message from Jiang Li, asking if he was back for lunch.

After replying to Jiang Li’s message, Zhou Chao raised his head and happened to meet Xu Zhengyang’s gaze.

“It’s already noon. How about going to my place for lunch before heading back? The meal is just ready!”

Zhou Chao’s suggestion caught Xu Zhengyang off guard for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. Without a word, he glanced at the tea caddy in Zhou Chao’s hand, then shook his head and declined politely, “No need, I have food waiting for me at home!”

“Alright, wait for me in the car!” Without waiting for Xu Zhengyang to respond, Zhou Chao opened the car door and got out.

He walked briskly towards the courtyard, under Xu Zhengyang’s gaze.

After about three minutes, Zhou Chao emerged from the courtyard holding a bottle.

“Here, for you!” Zhou Chao leaned against the car window and handed the item to Xu Zhengyang.

Looking at what Zhou Chao held, Xu Zhengyang didn’t take it. Instead, he looked at Zhou Chao with a puzzled expression and asked, “What’s this?”

“You’ve been staring at it all the way, and now you don’t recognize it?” Zhou Chao teased Xu Zhengyang.

Hearing this, Xu Zhengyang’s face instantly reddened, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes. He shook his head lightly.

“No merit, no reward. You should take it back!”

Zhou Chao tossed it towards him, and Xu Zhengyang quickly reached out to catch it.

“Consider it a gesture of friendship!” With that, Zhou Chao turned and walked away.

Xu Zhengyang looked at the small caddy in his hand, seeing the tea leaves inside. Though not much, maybe four or five brews’ worth, Xu Zhengyang felt excited.

“Truly lives up to his name, easygoing and generous!”