Hundred Stores Achieved, Abundant Harvest

"No money? Don't want to play?" Young Master Luo slapped him across the face.

Liao Kexin's senior sister covered her face and stood there stunned, seemingly unable to believe it.

"Damn it, you piece of trash, trying to make fun of me. You think you can just play whenever you want and then quit whenever you want?" Young Master Luo stepped forward and grabbed her long hair. "Didn't I say from the beginning that you could choose for yourselves? Did I force you to participate?"

A group of onlookers watched the spectacle, while the busy marketing staff pretended not to notice.

No one intervened.

Or perhaps they feel it's far from time to stop it.

"You want money and fame, huh? Then drink! Finish it all, or you're not leaving!" Young Master Luo slammed his wine glass on the table. "Drink!"

Inside the booth, the remaining girls remained silent, none daring to utter a sound.

Liao Kexin's senior sister seemed to be stunned, wanting to cry but not daring to, just covering her face and staring blankly at the wine on the table.

In the booth, Liao Kexin ultimately couldn't bear to watch this scene.

"Young Master Zhang, can you help her?" Liao Kexin gently tugged at Zhang Yang's clothes, her eyes pleading.

She knew that everyone present seemed to know people on that side. If they wanted to help, at least the other side would give them some face.

"Young Master Zhang, should I ask him to tone it down a bit?" Li Xingyu asked tentatively.

"Just a heads-up," Zhang Yang said casually.

Upon hearing this, Li Xingyu nodded and stood up.

"Luo Zhenyu, is it really necessary for you to be so petty with them? Doesn't that lower your own standards?"

The booth over there quieted down for a moment, and several boys looked over at each other in surprise.

Young Master Luo chuckled dryly, his expression shifting slightly.

"Young Master Li, I'm sorry to have disturbed your drinking!" He bowed and gestured for everyone to sit down.

In an instant, it seemed to quiet down over there.

Inside the booth, Liao Kexin looked at Zhang Yang with gratitude.

"Young Master Zhang, thank you."

"You're welcome," Zhang Yang hummed in response.

In principle, he didn't want to meddle in other people's business; after all, it was a mutually agreeable arrangement. But right now, they were clearly making unreasonable demands and going a bit too far.

This affected their mood.

The group continued drinking, while Liao Kexin, sitting in the booth, became increasingly attentive to Zhang Yang, nestling against him and feeding him wine and fruit.

Bang!

From the next booth, I heard the sound of a glass shattering.

Zhang Yang frowned but didn't say anything.

Everyone put down their glasses and looked in that direction.

"What's gotten into you now?"

"Is she having an attack?"

Not far away, bar staff hurriedly ran over, cleaning up while offering kind words of advice.

"Young Master Luo, Young Master Luo, please calm down."

Liao Kexin's senior stood trembling to the side, not daring to utter a single word.

"What's there to calm down about? What's there to calm down about!" Young Master Luo suddenly swept all the wine bottles off the table.

Suddenly, with a crash, the wine shattered all over the floor.

Zhang Yang frowned again.

"Damn it, can't a person even drink?" Li Xingyu observed the situation and prepared to stand up again.

Not far away, Liao Kexin's senior sister seemed to have finally mustered up her courage, her hand trembling as she reached for the wine glass.

"Young Master Luo, how about I drink it? I'll drink it, okay?"

"Drink my ass!" In a fit of rage, Young Master Luo suddenly grabbed a wine glass and smashed it at Liao Kexin's senior sister.

The wine glass was thick and heavy, and it went straight for his face.

At that moment, everyone in the booth witnessed this scene, but no one was able to react.

Only Zhang Yang.

"Isn't that going too far?" Zhang Yang said displeasedly, casually picking up an orange from beside him and throwing it away.

His neural reaction speed is now only tens of milliseconds, six or seven times faster than that of an average person. He can't see bullets clearly, but a mere cup is no different from slow motion in his eyes.

Bang!

The orange flew through the air, tracing an arc before striking the wine glass with perfect precision.

The wine glass fell to the ground, and the orange fell with it.

Liao Kexin's senior sister turned pale and only then did she react.

Young Master Luo also looked over, his eyes showing some surprise.

"I..." Li Xingyu's eyes widened at the sight, then he jumped to his feet. "Luo Zhenyu, are you never going to stop?"

"Go and help your senior sister over here," Zhang Yang said, glancing at Liao Kexin.

Liao Kexin realized what was happening and quickly ran over to help the person.

This time, the people on the other side looked at each other, but no one dared to stop them.

"Young Master Li, I was confused..." Young Master Luo, holding a wine glass, belatedly walked over, his eyes fixed on Zhang Yang. "And this gentleman is..."

"This is Young Master Zhang, my friend, and also Brother Chen's best buddy," Li Xingyu introduced.

"Brother Chen...?" Luo Zhenyu was stunned, then suddenly realized what he had done, his eyes filled with regret, "Young Master Zhang, Young Master Zhang, I have been so rude today, I have spoiled your mood... I thank you."

At this moment, there was not a trace of the madness he had just displayed on his face.

Zhang Yang thought it was unlikely that the man was born with brain damage due to oxygen deprivation; at least for now, he seemed quite lucid.

"Having fun is fine, but ruining someone's face is going too far." Zhang Yang raised his wine glass. "Why bother arguing with a young girl like that?"

"Yes, Young Master Zhang, it's my fault." The young master Luo apologized sincerely, then looked at the still-shaken girl. "I'm truly sorry, here's 100,000 yuan as compensation."

Liao Kexin helped her senior sister sit down to the side.

Upon hearing this, her senior sister immediately shook her head, her eyes still filled with fear.

"No, no, I don't want to..."

"Take it." Zhang Yang gave her a gentle look. "Don't suffer for nothing."

Liao Kexin's senior sister looked at the handsome and gentle-voiced boy in front of her and felt a sense of trust and peace of mind.

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"You... take your senior sister back and get some rest." Zhang Yang looked at Liao Kexin.

"Huh?" Liao Kexin was taken aback, her eyes showing some reluctance.

"Go ahead." Zhang Yang withdrew his gaze.

Liao Kexin slowly helped her senior sister to her feet, and everyone's gazes were somewhat meaningful.

"Young Master Zhang has driven them away."

"Young Master Zhang, didn't you see how reluctant they are to part with it?"

Zhang Yang smiled, then looked at the girl who was reluctant to part, not minding leaving her with something to remember him by.

Anyway, he still has room in his WeChat friend list; he can just delete them later if necessary.

What's your number?

Liao Kexin was taken aback, then quickly and excitedly gave out her number.

Zhang Yang typed it out casually and then put his phone on the table.

Liao Kexin's phone rang twice, and she immediately saved it as if it were a treasure. Then, she said goodbye hesitantly, "Young Master Zhang, I'll add you later. I need to take my senior sister home first."

"Hmm," Zhang Yang replied casually.

A short while later, the two figures disappeared.

"Brother, shall I order two more for you?" Li Xingyu volunteered from the side.

"I'll take it, I'll take it. It's my fault today." Luo Zhenyu, still in the booth, hurriedly said, "I guarantee he's a legitimate cop!"

"No thanks." Zhang Yang didn't want to have too much to do with Luo Zhenyu.

Even if there were, it would be more likely that his older brothers would come instead.

During his time in Beijing, he got to know quite a few playful second-generation rich kids. To him, their indulgence in eating, drinking, and having fun was a good thing, since with such a large fortune, they could live a lifetime of eating, drinking, and having fun without ever squandering it all.

Starting a business is the only truly high-risk endeavor.

But this guy in front of him was so crazy, emotionally unstable, and had a bad reputation, so naturally he had no interest in befriending him.

"Go away, what are you still doing here?" Li Xingyu said impatiently.

"That's true... that's true, I won't stay here and offend everyone's eyes." He tilted his head back, finished his drink, and left sheepishly.

No sooner had he left than Li Xingyu whispered something in Zhang Yang's ear.

"A typical lazy bum, don't take him seriously, Young Master Zhang... By the way, do you really not want me to call two more girls?"

"I'm done playing. Let's head back early." Zhang Yang glanced at the time.

Immediately, a chorus of sighs of regret filled the booth.

"It's only just past midnight, what's the rush?"

"Let's play a little longer, Brother Zhang. Or how about I give you one of the girls in my arms?" a young master said.

The girl in the young master's arms gave a soft reproach, but her eyes were fixed on Zhang Yang with a deep, hidden hope.

"No... you can keep it for yourself," Zhang Yang chuckled.

"You idiot, Young Master Zhang is a germaphobe." The boy next to him laughed and shoved him.

"Young Master Zhang, let me see you off." Li Xingyu stood up.

The two walked out of the nightclub together.

Night had fallen outside, and a cool breeze was blowing on my face.

While waiting for the designated driver to pick up the car, the two briefly discussed business.

"By the way, Young Master Zhang, Soup King Hotpot's total number of stores is almost over a hundred, right?" Li Xingyu suddenly asked.

Although he invested on behalf of the company, he did not actually participate in management.

"Soon." Zhang Yang suddenly smiled.

Quantitative change leads to qualitative change.

When the total number of stores exceeds one hundred, he will reap a huge reward, which may allow his strength to take another leap forward.

A moment later, the car arrived.

Zhang Yang got into the car and casually said goodbye to Li Xingyu.

Li Xingyu stood there, then suddenly shook his head and smiled, muttering to himself, "I have a feeling he's about to do something really amazing."

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Starting the following day, Zhang Yang finally entered his harvest week.

As the weather turns cold, stores that have been preparing for a long time are speeding up their pace and opening one after another.

Tianjin and Hebei provinces are once again seeing a wave of store openings.

Jinling in Jiangsu Province, Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, Guangzhou Shenzhen Guangzhou Guangdong Province...

New stores are opening everywhere.

With each new store opened, Zhang Yang gained ten experience points, bringing him closer to his goal of surpassing one hundred stores in total.

This day, at the Beijing Manor.

In the master bedroom, Zhang Yang, facing the rising sun, got up, stretched his body, and casually practiced a set of Tai Chi.

"Call!"

After finishing the routine, Zhang Yang felt refreshed and invigorated.

Since mastering the advanced level of Tai Chi, he has completely turned it into a health-preserving exercise, practicing every day until his pores open and close, he sweats slightly, and his blood flows continuously.

After breaking out in a light sweat, he went straight into the bathroom to take a shower.

Eight o'clock in the morning, in the restaurant facing the rising sun.

Zhang Yang sat in the morning light, basking in the rising sun as he slowly ate his breakfast.

Meanwhile, the regional managers of Soup King Hotpot are reporting on the opening status of their stores today through various means.

"Including the few stores that opened today, we've reached 100 stores," Zhang Yang muttered to himself, a hint of excitement flickering in his eyes.

Think about it, this isn't a gain.

Reaching 100 stores not only signifies the completion of the 100-store target and the acquisition of a 3 billion yuan industry, but also allows you to upgrade your account, increase your daily cashback, and receive an upgrade gift pack.

It was an absolute bumper harvest.

Just thinking about these things filled Zhang Yang with immense joy.

All thoughts of health and wellness vanished instantly; all I wanted to do was throw a party with young models right now to celebrate.

"Life's good as it is! I just wonder what kind of upgrade package the system has prepared for me this time," he said.

As noon approached, Zhang Yang took a stroll in the garden of the Beijing Manor.

In the group chat on their phones, the regional managers of Soup King Hotpot were all posting about the grand opening of their new stores.

Zhang Yang watched silently, waiting for the system notification.

Finally, a series of system notification sounds rang out.

It's absolutely delightful to listen to.

Bite!

New Task: Hundred Store Plan (Completed)

Task Reward 1: 100 experience points

Task Reward 2: Reward for a 3 billion RMB-level industrial enterprise in any new first-tier city or above (whether to claim).

Bite!

Congratulations, host, you have reached level nine.

Current level: Level 9 (0/500)

Current daily cashback: 300,000

Ding: You have an upgrade gift pack to claim (Claim now?)

"As expected, they've arrived," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

The mission was successfully completed, and my level naturally increased.

He was engrossed in the system, looked at the industries he had received, and the upgrade gift pack, and without hesitation, immediately claimed the random industry.

Bite!

Congratulations, host, you have acquired a Beijing Huaying Film and Television Base.

"It's this..." Zhang Yang blinked, lost in thought.

Everyone knows that Hengdian Film and Television Base in China, but in fact, there are quite a few other film and television bases in China besides Hengdian.

For example, the Huaying Film and Television Base is a film and television shooting base located in Beijing, Yanqing.

The base is designed to integrate film and television shooting, post-production, entertainment and leisure, and tourism. It features antique-style buildings, including Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and Republican-era buildings, covering a total area of one million square meters, or 1,500 acres.

It looks like a huge, enormous thing.

In fact, this place was once a glorious place.

In earlier years, many well-known domestic films and television dramas were filmed here, leaving a significant mark on the Chinese entertainment industry.

But... it's too old.

Over the years, compared to Hengdian, which has kept pace with the times and expanded in scale, this place has remained almost unchanged.

Outdated buildings, aging facilities...

To put it bluntly, it has long been eliminated; it's only because of its large size that the system values it as an industry worth 3 billion.

"This industry is a bit tricky," Zhang Yang muttered to himself.

It wasn't exactly disappointment.

This was a system reward, so it cost nothing. It fell from the sky; why should I be picky?

Only··

Zhang Yang fell into deep thought.