Chapter 191 Growing Bigger and Stronger
"As soon as the paperwork is settled, we'll start the renovations immediately. Everything will be done according to your liking. We'll hire staff after the renovation and open for business right away."
Lin Chen glanced at Li Sisi, his tone flat but carrying an authoritative aura.
His eyes were sharp without a hint of hesitation; that certainty wasn't gentleness, but a sense of control from having everything planned out.
"That's great!"
Li Sisi's eyes instantly lit up as if they held stars, her cheer nearly cracking her voice.
Without waiting for Lin Chen to react, she excitedly hugged his arm and leaned her head against his shoulder, her hair tickling his neck.
Her gaze drifted toward the empty but spacious office space nearby.
It was filled with an irrepressible longing, and her speech quickened:
"I'm telling you, I want to decorate our company to be all warm and cozy. We'll put in some potted plants, get a comfortable sofa, and hire lots and lots of excellent employees. We'll all work hard together!"
"Together, we'll make the company big and strong. In the future, we'll become the most impressive company in Star City!"
As she spoke, she squeezed Lin Chen's arm tightly, the light in her eyes dazzling.
Lin Chen's expression softened with a hint of a smile from her youthful energy, yet he didn't lose his commanding presence.
He raised his hand and gently patted her back, his voice deep and powerful, every word carrying weight:
"We will. We definitely will."
"And not just in Star City. If we're going to do it, we'll be the best."
Pausing, he scanned the venue with eyes as sharp as an eagle's, his tone casual yet backed by confidence:
"However, we don't need to hire too many people at the start. Just enough will do."
"But look at this place; it'll be more than enough to accommodate dozens or even a hundred people later on."
"In the future, our operations will only get bigger than this."
Li Sisi remained close to him, her head still resting on his shoulder. Hearing this, she blinked.
Her tone carried a bit of curiosity and a touch of dependence:
"Yeah, this place really is big enough. By the way, Lin Chen, what exactly is our business going to be?"
"Have you thought it all out?"
"Mhm, I thought it out long ago."
Lin Chen nodded, his fingertips lightly brushing the top of her head. He was composed, his logic clear and convincing:
"We're opening an investment company. First, we'll do venture capital, specifically seeking out those hidden, high-potential companies that just lack opportunity. We'll invest to help them rise and take a share of the profits."
"Second, we'll handle securities and finance, picking the highest quality financial products to let money make money and achieve steady growth."
As he spoke, there were no superfluous emotions in his eyes, only the calm of a strategist.
Li Sisi looked up at him, seeing his clear eyes and perfectly organized thoughts.
The slight bit of trepidation in her heart vanished instantly, and she couldn't help but tease him:
"Oh? It seems you've had this planned for a long time. Seeing how confident you are, I'm starting to admire you a little."
Lin Chen was amused by her, but a hint of sharpness remained in his eyes. While she wasn't paying attention...
...he reached out and gently pinched her waist. It wasn't hard...
...but it carried a sense of control. He spoke with a smile that wasn't quite soft:
"You certainly have a sweet tongue."
"Ah!"
Li Sisi stiffened, letting out a low cry as her face instantly turned red to the tips of her ears.
She reached out to swat his hand away, whispering a reproach:
"You're impossible!"
"Didn't you see there are so many people here?!"
And indeed, the two of them had already walked into the reception hall of the property management company.
Three or four people were scattered around the hall—some property staff and some visitors.
At Li Sisi's low cry...
...everyone instinctively looked over with curiosity in their eyes.
Lin Chen didn't care about the surrounding gazes at all. Instead, his smile became more roguish.
He leaned into her ear and spoke in a low voice that carried an unquestionable arrogance.
His aura was overwhelming:
"What are you afraid of?"
"We are people who are going to do great things. To be honest, in ten years—ten years at most—our company must be among the top hundred in the world. This isn't a pipe dream; it's an inevitability."
"What?"
Li Sisi's eyes went wide and round, and she almost cried out again.
She quickly covered her mouth and looked at him with a face full of disbelief.
"You... you're joking, right?"
"Global top hundred?"
"That's way too exaggerated!"
Lin Chen looked at her jaw-dropped expression, a flicker of a smile crossing his eyes.
However, there wasn't a hint of a joke in his manner as he reached out to ruffle her hair.
He said with certainty, "You can take it as a joke, but remember, I always do what I say."
"We'll take it step by step. Just wait and see."
Li Sisi wanted to ask more, but before she could speak...
...she saw a middle-aged man in a suit, with a slight potbelly, walking quickly toward them.
His face was covered in smiles, and his attitude was incredibly respectful.
"Welcome, President Lin! Welcome!"
The man rubbed his hands as he walked, his eyes full of flattery.
"I didn't expect President Lin to be so young and promising. Truly, the new generation surpasses the old!"
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and swept a cold glance over him.
His voice lacked any warmth, naturally carrying a sense of pressure:
"And you are?"
That sharp gaze made Manager Zhang's heart tighten.
"Oh, right, right! I forgot to introduce myself!"
The man hurriedly bowed and nodded.
"I'm the property manager of this building. My surname is Zhang; everyone calls me Manager Zhang."
"Our company is responsible for the leasing and sales of this building's property. It's truly an honor to have such a young and promising youth like President Lin come here to start a business!"
Manager Zhang prattled on with endless flattery, praising Lin Chen for being young and capable...
...and saying how well this venue suited President Lin, wishing he could heap every nice word possible onto him.
Lin Chen's brow furrowed as he listened, a flash of impatience crossing his eyes. He raised his hand to cut the man off directly.
His tone was icy, leaving no room for pleasantries, and his presence was full of pressure:
"Enough. Stop with the empty flattery and get the paperwork done."
"My time is valuable. I don't have time to waste here with you."
The smile on Manager Zhang's face stiffened for a moment before he immediately piled it back on, nodding repeatedly:
"Yes, yes, President Lin is right. We'll do it immediately, right away!"
As he spoke, his eyes involuntarily drifted toward Li Sisi beside Lin Chen.
His gaze swept over her curvaceous figure before he quickly pulled it back, muttering to himself:
A rich and Handsome Guy really is different; even the women he brings are this beautiful. He's truly lucky in love.
After his internal grumbling, he immediately turned toward the back office and shouted:
"Why is it taking so long?"
"Xiao Wen! Hurry up, President Lin is waiting to finish the paperwork!"
"Coming, Manager Zhang! I'm coming!"
A crisp female voice soon came from the back. The Young Lady from the property office who had received them before came running out in a panic, clutching a thick stack of documents, with slight beads of sweat on her forehead.
"President Lin, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for keeping you waiting."
The girl panted as she placed the documents on the nearby table and spread them out.
"This is the purchase contract for the office space, this is the property management contract, and these are the relevant filing materials. Please take a look; if there are no problems, you can just sign here."
Lin Chen scanned the contract, his gaze quickly passing over the key terms, and then handed it to Li Sisi for her review.
After Li Sisi carefully checked it...
...she said two words: "It's fine."