My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot
Chapter 404: Don’t try to fob me off with this matter

Chapter 404: Chapter 404: Don’t try to fob me off with this matter

"Smoothly, smoothly," the village chief nodded, "this is my first time flying, and I have to thank you for explaining the procedures to me."

How to find the baggage check-in counter according to the airline, then how to follow the airport signs to security check, and wait at the boarding gate to board the plane.

What items are prohibited from being carried on board the plane and must be placed in checked luggage, and what items are not allowed to be checked in.

What items you need to take out for inspection during the security check.

Lu Youxi explained everything to the village chief in great detail.

The village chief even took notes.

Only then did he feel assured.

"When I got to the airport, there were inevitably some details I didn’t quite understand. I asked the staff, and they were very helpful," the village chief said with a smile, "Everything went smoothly along the way."

"I’ve rented a one-bedroom apartment for you in our residential complex," Lu Youxi said, "It’s in the same complex as ours and not far from our home. It’ll be convenient for us to discuss business and things like that in the future."

"Thinking of you living alone, so I rented a one-bedroom place," Lu Youxi explained.

The village chief was startled. "Why did you rent an apartment for me? How expensive was it?"

"You’re not going to be here just for a day or two. Since you’re planning to stay in the Imperial Capital to take care of business, it’s inevitable you’ll need to travel back and forth, and you’ll spend a significant amount of time here," Lu Youxi explained with a smile, "Staying at a hotel would be even more expensive, right?"

"Just stay near my place, so we can look after each other. Grandma Xu is currently staying with us. It’ll be nice to see each other more often," Lu Youxi said with a laugh.

"But the rent is too expensive," the village chief scratched his head, "How much is the rent? I’ll pay you."

"We’re running a company; naturally, the company will take care of the housing expenses."

"Don’t try to fob me off with that, it’s just like when you bought my plane ticket. If I believed that, I’d be shameless," the village chief said seriously.

Lu Youxi had no choice but to say, "Then consider it as if I’m covering it for now. Once our business takes off and you make big money, you’ll be able to afford a large house. You could even buy a mansion in the Imperial Capital if you wanted. Then, I’ll leave it to you."

The village chief chuckled. "A mansion is something for the future. Right now, we’re talking about rent."

"Alright then, once our business succeeds and we make money, you can pay me back for the rent. And you’ll handle the rent yourself from there on. But until then, I’ll cover it," Lu Youxi was upfront with the village chief, "The rent in the Imperial Capital is expensive, unlike in Fengnan City."

Since the village chief would have to pay rent himself eventually, Lu Youxi told him exactly how much it was.

The village chief gasped, "That’s nearly half a year’s earnings for me!"

"This, well, I took the liberty of renting it for you. When I was renting homes for myself earlier, I looked around; that complex had a good value for money. The house is a bit old, but the location isn’t too remote, and the rooms are spacious and bright. It’s much better than renting a particularly run-down place in some remote area."

"You have been in the Imperial Capital for a while, so I trust you," the village chief said, "Otherwise, if I had to look for an apartment myself, I wouldn’t have known anything. You are right, it’s good for us to live close by and help each other out, and it’s convenient for discussing work as well."

"Before I came here, your aunt also talked to me, and she supports me. Once Yanshun gets into university, she’ll come over and join me," the village chief said.

"That’s great," Lu Youxi said, "once the company is set up, and Yanshun graduates from university, if he wishes, he can also learn from you."

"That would be wonderful!" The village chief breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Lu Youxi agree.

He had been worried before that having Fang Yanshun join the company might look like nepotism.

He was concerned that Lu Youxi wouldn’t agree.

"But we have to respect Yanshun’s wishes; we can’t force him to come and help," Lu Youxi quickly advised.

Anxious the village chief might use his authority as a father to command Fang Yanshun.

"Of course," the village chief nodded.

Lu Youxi accompanied the village chief to the taxi waiting area at the airport entrance, where they lined up for a taxi.

There were unusually many people at the time.

It took the two nearly 20 minutes in line before it was their turn.

Once in the taxi, Lu Youxi recited the street name and, worried the village chief wouldn’t remember, took the extra step of writing it down for him to keep.

"Here’s my business card," Lu Youxi handed the village chief a business card.

The village chief looked at it and saw "General Manager" written in the position section.

"I never thought I’d become a general manager at my age," the village chief said with a laugh, "But Youxi, assigning me such a high position, I’m afraid I might not do well."

"You’ll do fine. It’s just your first time here, and you’re not familiar with some things. But being familiar with Hexing Rice is enough," Lu Youxi said. "Once you get used to living here, you’ll naturally feel more confident."

"Besides, you manage so many people in Hexing Village and your work is so well organized," Lu Youxi said with a smile, "Now, it’s just about selling our Hexing Rice. What can’t you do?"

Lu Youxi didn’t just want to use the village chief because they had a good relationship.

She knew the village chief’s capabilities.

In Hexing Village, it could be said his talents were somewhat underutilized.

If she hadn’t asked the village chief but instead found someone else, it wouldn’t have been impossible.

But that person certainly wouldn’t understand Hexing Rice as well as the village chief did.

And they wouldn’t be as dedicated to its promotion as the village chief would be.

For the village chief, if Hexing Rice prospered, so did Hexing Village.

"Okay, I’ll give it a try," the village chief nodded, "I’ll certainly do my best. But if you find my abilities are truly lacking, just tell me and replace me. I don’t want to hinder the development of our company or Hexing Village."

"Alright," Lu Youxi nodded.

When the car stopped in front of the residential complex, the village chief asked, "Earlier you said the internet café and the restaurant are right here. Where exactly are they?"

"Look, this is the internet café I set up," Lu Youxi pointed to an internet café nearby, then turned to point to Hope Restaurant across the street, "That one called Hope Restaurant, that’s the restaurant I opened."

"Village Chief!" Liu Yushu was standing at the restaurant entrance, looking around.

The village chief had landed after 1 PM, and it was after 2 PM when he arrived.

It was just past lunchtime, so Liu Yushu and Grandma Xu had just finished cleaning up the restaurant with the part-time students.

Liu Yushu and Grandma Xu figured the village chief should be arriving soon.

So, the two of them sat by the door inside the restaurant, watching out.

"Village Chief!" Grandma Xu stood beside Liu Yushu, waving to the village chief.

"Village Chief!" Lu Zhenguo ran out from the internet café next door.

Being here and seeing familiar faces from Hexing Village put the village chief at ease immediately.