The Boss's Aura Is Second to None

With his enhanced abilities, Zhang Yang is truly able to spot many problems that he hadn't noticed before.

He thoroughly reviewed every aspect of the hotel, inside and out.

The entire InterContinental Garden Hotel has now been completely transformed and is fully prepared to welcome the upcoming Wealth Summit.

However, the InterContinental Garden Hotel ultimately has its limits.

Even if you do it to the extreme, it's still just so-so.

Currently, Zhang Yang has reviewed all the businesses under his name and found that Soup King Hotpot is the only one that has great potential.

In the domestic hot pot market, Moulao stands out as the undisputed leader.

With the rise of a certain brand, various niche markets are seeing fierce competition, while Soup King Hotpot remains relatively low-key in its own segment, focusing primarily on its health-preserving soup bases. However, it seems that it could perhaps concentrate its efforts more effectively.

Although he was in Hangzhou, Zhang Yang did not waste any time, but instead held remote meetings with the management of Soup King Hotpot for several days.

Ultimately, the development strategy for Soup King Hotpot was decided.

The focus is on product quality; the goal is to refine and perfect the product. As for service, it's just an added bonus.

At the core of product-centric thinking.

Zhang Yang requested that Soup King Hotpot further reduce its menu by eliminating unnecessary dishes and keeping only the core items.

As for the soup base, the main feature is wild mushroom soup base, and the advertising slogan emphasizes a soup base that can be drunk. As the main feature is wild mushroom, it naturally has to go through many checks from the selection of ingredients to processing and finally to delivery to the central kitchen.

Furthermore, the above process should be described in detail and highlighted in the store's promotion until it becomes deeply ingrained in people's minds.

The signature dish, tripe, uses the latest active bio-enzyme tenderizing technology, resulting in a crisp and tender texture that is truly exceptional and is naturally a key focus of the promotion.

Besides these, all other beef and mutton come from Inner Mongolia to Australia and New Zealand, and the selection of ingredients is strictly controlled at the source.

Zhang Yang's request was that, although the number of dishes had been reduced.

However, every dish that remains must have a story behind it. Even a simple dish like potato slices must be made from the best of the best to differentiate it from other hot pot dishes on the market.

Under his guidance, Soup King Hotpot is about to undergo a major transformation.

At the same time, he also set out an expansion plan for Soup King Hotpot to further enter major first-tier and new first-tier cities, setting Hundred Store Plan and striving to have more than 100 stores within a year, basically covering first-tier, new first-tier, and second-tier cities.

At the same time, the company is investing heavily in adding at least three new central kitchens in the country to prepare for future expansion.

"This feeling is indescribably amazing," Zhang Yang exclaimed.

With the help of experience books, he suddenly had all sorts of intricacies, development strategies, and strategic visions. He could see the essence of problems directly, and he could do so effortlessly.

Take Soup King Hotpot as an example. In the past, we could only see the surface and have some ideas, but how to actually implement them was like looking at flowers through a fog, hazy and unclear.

But now it's crystal clear in my mind.

Even the development path is planned one year in advance for ten years; the development path for at least the next ten years is clearly in his mind.

This is about perspective and vision.

"I'm standing on the shoulders of giants," he muttered to himself, deeply impressed by the system's incredible power.

The matter in Hangzhou is settled, so there's no need to stay any longer.

So, the day to return to Magic City was put on the agenda.

On the eve of their return to Magic City, Tian Chuxi and her film crew finished filming their scenes at the hotel.

She also had to rush to the next filming location.

The two were about to part ways.

Before parting, Zhang Yang treated Tian Chuxi to a meal as a farewell gesture.

In the quiet, private room, several light and elegant dishes were served.

The two sat facing each other, eating and chatting.

"I feel like you've changed a lot, like you're a completely different person." Tian Chuxi rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the figure in front of her, and couldn't help but say.

The Zhang Yang standing before me is still the same person.

However, whenever his silence lasted for a certain period of time, an aura of immense pressure would emanate from him, and this feeling would become increasingly intense as time went on.

"Nothing's changed," Zhang Yang suddenly said with a smile. "How has it changed?"

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere around him immediately relaxed.

"No, you haven't changed. You're still you." Tian Chuxi suddenly smiled. "Oh, by the way, I have a question for you. The night you celebrated the end of your filming, were you... really drunk?"

As she spoke, her eyes remained fixed on Zhang Yang's eyes.

"Oh, you mean that night? Yeah, I drank too much, I think I blacked out a bit." Zhang Yang said casually, and seemed to see Tian Chuxi breathe a sigh of relief.

"That's good." Tian Chuxi's expression relaxed slightly.

"No... what do you mean? It's like something happened that night?" Zhang Yang asked knowingly, blinking. "That night, I didn't do anything out of line, did I?"

"No." Tian Chuxi blushed inexplicably and shook her head.

"Really not?" Zhang Yang asked suspiciously. "If you put it that way, I really want to go back and take a good look. I'll check the surveillance footage later to see if I did anything out of line that night, so as not to cause any misunderstandings."

"Hey... no!" Tian Chuxi blurted out, but when she saw the smile in Zhang Yang's eyes, she immediately understood everything.

"Fine, you tricked me!"

She reached out and smacked Zhang Yang across the table.

Zhang Yang neither dodged nor avoided, letting Tian Chuxi hit him a few times, and then suddenly grabbed her hand.

"You!" Tian Chuxi was slightly taken aback. She tried to pull her hand back, but couldn't. Her face flushed red with embarrassment and anger.

"That's enough. Look at you, how many times did you hit me?" Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"Then let go," Tian Chuxi said reproachfully.

Zhang Yang held Tian Chuxi's smooth hand, stroked it a few times with a smile, and then let go.

"I'm leaving, goodbye!" Tian Chuxi's face was burning hot. Thinking about what she had done that night, she wished she could disappear into the ground.

Right now, all she wanted was to get out of there quickly and cover up her embarrassment.

"Hey... where are you going?" Zhang Yang grabbed Tian Chuxi, who was passing by, and pulled her slightly.

Tian Chuxi was pulled into his arms.

"You dare to do it but not admit it? Weren't you quite bold that night?" he asked with a laugh.

"Don't say it... don't say it!" Tian Chuxi's face flushed red, completely disregarding the fact that she was already sitting in Zhang Yang's lap. She simply covered her face with her hands, her voice coming through her fingers, "Give me some face."

"I... didn't say anything, did I?" Zhang Yang chuckled, speechless. "It's just..."

"You still dare to talk..." Tian Chuxi angrily lowered her hands, then looked at the face in front of her. In her desperation, she didn't care about anything else and directly covered his mouth with hers.

In an instant, a sweet fragrance wafted over.

"You?" Zhang Yang opened his eyes slightly, surprised.

No, so what if I can't talk? Why are you trying to shut me up? What do you mean by that?

But with a beautiful woman in his arms, offering him a sweet kiss, what could Zhang Yang say or do? He simply wrapped his arms around the back of the woman in front of him and reciprocated.

I don't know how much time passed before our lips parted.

Neither of them spoke; they just looked at each other.

"Well... why don't you go ahead and get busy?" Zhang Yang chuckled dryly and patted Tian Chuxi's thigh.

Tian Chuxi continued to look at him without saying a word.

"How about I go first? You do as you please?" Zhang Yang helped Tian Chuxi up and made as if to leave.

"Wait a minute," Tian Chuxi suddenly called out from behind.

"Huh?" As soon as Zhang Yang turned around, a figure suddenly rushed into his arms.

He was taken aback for a moment, then his expression gradually softened.

"Are you alright?" Zhang Yang gently patted Tian Chuxi's back, the movements were very light.

"When will we meet again?" Tian Chuxi asked softly, tilting her head back.

"Anytime, don't make it sound like a life-or-death situation," Zhang Yang said with a nonchalant smile. "You focus on filming, I'll focus on making money, and we'll both improve."

"Give me a piece of advice." Tian Chuxi tiptoed and naturally kissed Zhang Yang's lips. "Consider it a parting message."

"Hmm... I've got it. Consider this a way of passing on what I've learned," Zhang Yang said with a carefree smile. "I hope we... can each strive in our own way, and though separated by a thousand miles, we can still share the same breeze."

"Each strives in their own way, and though separated by a thousand miles, they share the same wind."

Tian Chuxi recited it softly a few times, then suddenly raised her head, her eyes shining brightly.

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With his business in Hangzhou settled, Zhang Yang set off back to Magic City.

Xiang Xiaotian, naturally walking together.

When they arrived, Zhang Yang was just playing the role of a boyfriend, and their relationship was somewhat ambiguous and distant. But on the way back... well, everything that needed to be done had been done.

Throughout the entire process, Xiang Xiaotian remained incredibly affectionate, behaving like a dutiful little girlfriend.

"Brother Zhang Yang, I absolutely have no improper thoughts. I just want to be the most obedient and well-behaved little girl by your side."

"You're prepared." Zhang Yang put his arm Xiang Xiaotian's shoulder and said with a smile, "Your parents didn't do any mental preparation for you before you left, did they?"

"Yes, they just told me not to throw tantrums and to be obedient," Xiang Xiaotian snorted. "I'm already very well-behaved when I'm with my brother, so I don't throw tantrums. Do I need them to tell me that?"

"Don't talk back to your parents," Zhang Yang said, amused.

"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Zhang Yang." Xiang Xiaotian obediently replied, resting her head on Zhang Yang's shoulder.

With Xiang Xiaotian his side, Zhang Yang naturally didn't feel bored along the way. The two chatted and laughed casually, and time flew by.

Just as they were approaching Magic City, Zhang Yang received a call from Bei Wei.

"Don't speak."

"Oh." Xiang Xiaotian glanced around, immediately understood, and obediently responded.

Zhang Yang glanced at Xiang Xiaotian, then casually answered the phone.

"Honey, are you busy right now?" Bei Wei asked with a smile.

Xiang Xiaotian nearby, vaguely heard the word "husband" and immediately let out a soft hum, feeling a pang of jealousy in her heart.

Zhang Yang patted Xiang Xiaotian shoulder as a reminder, then continued speaking.

"No, it's quite empty right now."

"Our book cafe is almost ready; we can decide on the opening date now," Bei Wei said with a smile.

"Why don't you decide? You're the young boss's wife, you decide," Zhang Yang said with a smile. "What date do you think would be suitable?"

"But you're still the boss," Bei Wei said gently. "Honey, you decide."

"Alright, I'll check the time and pick a good day." Zhang Yang readily agreed, and chatted sweetly with Bei Wei for a bit on the phone.

Xiang Xiaotian nestled obediently in Zhang Yang's arms, listening with a look that seemed both envious and longing.

After a while, the call ended.

"Brother Zhang Yang, when is the shop you opened for Sister Bei Wei? We'll send a flower basket or something to celebrate." Xiang Xiaotian asked with a hint of eagerness in her eyes.

"So proactive?" Zhang Yang asked suspiciously.

"Good brother, after all, you introduced us before, so we're practically strangers who met only once," Xiang Xiaotian explained earnestly. "So, I didn't know before, but now that I do, I definitely have to go and support you."

"It's no big deal to tell you. Just wait and let me check the time." Since Zhang Yang dared to tell her, he wasn't worried that Xiang Xiaotian would cause any unpleasantness that day.

He checked the time; it was perfect. A few days later, there was a good day, suitable for opening a business, so he sent the date to Bei Wei.

A moment later, Bei Wei replied with a small emoji.

"Let me see." Xiang Xiaotian leaned over to check the date and immediately understood. "Brother Zhang Yang, don't worry, we'll definitely help Sister Bei Wei make a good impression that day."

She spoke seriously, not at all like she was joking.

"That's... good enough. Bei Wei isn't one to like being too high-profile," Zhang Yang said after thinking for a moment.

"I understand, the situation will definitely be just right, don't worry." With that, Xiang Xiaotian smiled and kissed Zhang Yang on the cheek.

Around noon, Zhang Yang took Xiang Xiaotian to her home in Magic City, OCT Suhe Creek Bay.

As soon as I got downstairs, I heard that their housekeeper had already prepared the meal.

"Brother Zhang Yang, want to come upstairs and have lunch together?" Xiang Xiaotian invited warmly. "After lunch, we can take a nap... how about that?"

Zhang Yang looked into Xiang Xiaotian's watery eyes, and a word inexplicably came to mind.

Although it's a bit inappropriate...

Could this be considered... a case of illicit sexual relations?

"No, I have things to do at the company." Zhang Yang pinched Xiang Xiaotian's cheek, deciding to let their relationship cool down a bit.

"Alright then, goodbye Zhang Yang." Xiang Xiaotian could only nod slightly disappointed, while secretly hoping... for the next time?

A moment later, after waving goodbye to Xiang Xiaotian, Zhang Yang sat in the back of the Phantom and headed straight for his company, Cloud Sea Capital.

This trip was unlike any other one I'd ever taken.

In the previous few times, he was simply willing but unable, so he left all the big and small matters to Zhou Zhaodong, calling himself a hands-off manager.

But this time, at this very moment, is Zhang Yang.

With the experience of being a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, I felt a sense of ownership for the first time.

It was a kind of heroic ambition, as if he could turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist, as if he had everything in the company, big or small, under his control.

This is the absolute confidence of the leaders of Fortune 500 companies.

Below the office building, the elongated Phantom exuded an unparalleled aura, slowly coming to a stop.

At this time, people are coming and going around; it's lunchtime.

Many people stopped and took out their phones to take pictures, thinking that some big shot had arrived.

Normally, Zhang Yang might have an unbeatable physique and looks, and his charisma would easily outshine anyone, but to say he has the aura of a powerful figure would be a stretch.

After all, he's only twenty-five years old; how could he possibly have the absolute aura to dominate the entire scene?

But this time?

As soon as the car door opened, Zhang Yang got out of the passenger seat of the Phantom, straightening his clothes as he did so. His every move exuded an aura of power and charisma, revealing his status as a big shot.