chapter 6 hillbilly(2)

She repeatedly bowed and thanked Jonathan Ye, her eyes nearly crinkling into crescents.
"That's enough, let's go up and talk!"
Jonathan Ye tilted his head towards Zachary Wu and led the way to the elevator.
Zachary Wu turned to the stunned crowd around him and suddenly announced loudly.
"Everyone, remember this, Young Master Jonathan is our Chenfeng Group's chairman. The 'Chen' in Chenfeng Group is derived from his name!"
"From now on, if a similar situation arises again, no matter who it is or what their position, they'll pack up and leave!"
Zachary Wu, a man hardened by the underworld, spoke with a rogue air, and no one dared to doubt his words.
Beyond fear, the crowd was more astonished.
This casually dressed teenager, not even twenty years old, was actually their mysterious chairman?
At the top floor of the Chenfeng Group, Jonathan Ye sat in front of Zachary Wu's desk, with Zachary Wu sitting on a sofa beside him, his face beaming with joy.
"Young Master, it's been five years since you last came!"
To this day, Zachary Wu had never feared nor truly admired anyone, but he respected Jonathan Ye from the bottom of his heart.
Years ago, when he was in Lu City with his men, he was forced to leave due to an unbeatable opponent, almost dying in a foreign land.
It was Jonathan Ye who saved his life and gave him a large sum of money, allowing him to return to Lu City and rise again, defeating his opponents, becoming the head of Lu City, and founding Chenfeng Group, turning into a successful entrepreneur with assets over tens of billions.
He now enjoys limitless glory, but all of this was given by Jonathan Ye. He hasn't forgotten this, and as a man of the underworld, he values loyalty. Thus, after founding Chenfeng Group, he only served as the president, leaving the chairman's position as an acting role.
"I didn't expect that in just five short years, you would develop to this extent!"
"I really didn't misjudge you!"
Jonathan Ye sipped his hot tea, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp, his brows revealing endless dominance.
"Five years ago, I told you, since you've decided to work under me, be prepared to face everything. What I, Jonathan Ye, want to do far exceeds your imagination!"
He finished his tea in one gulp and stood up.
"As for the group's affairs, you have full authority. Within a week, mobilize all resources to find the most fertile land in the province, suitable for cultivation!"
"Once found, inform me immediately. This matter is of utmost importance, make sure it doesn't affect my plans!"
Zachary Wu knew very well the terrifying capabilities of the young man before him and immediately nodded, engraving this task in his heart.
"Also, look up a girl named Nora Gu. She's a senior at Lucheng No. 3 Middle School. Find out her class and arrange a student identity for me in her class!"
Jonathan Ye's eyes carried a hint of sorrow and guilt. Zachary Wu was astonished, unable to believe that Jonathan Ye, the billionaire chairman, intended to become a high school student.
He was curious but didn't ask further, quickly arranging for it to be done.
At Tianyu Mansion, the largest department store in Lu City, encompassing clothing, entertainment, dining, and fitness, a young paradise for shopping and strolling.
In a café on the third floor of Tianyu Mansion, Aurora Xiao, dressed youthfully and beautifully, sat with a branded girl.
"I was nearly scared to death today. A beggar suddenly came to my house, and my mom let him take a bath there, disgusting!"
Aurora Xiao expressed her disgust, waving her hand in a gesture.
The girl beside her, with a fair baby-face and impressive figure, exclaimed in surprise, "What? Letting a beggar take a bath in your house? Your mom's kindness has reached such an extent?"
"It's not like that!" Aurora Xiao explained, "That guy seemed to have helped my mom once in Ganxi. Now it seems he's down on his luck and came to rely on us. My mom really, giving him money is one thing, but letting him stay in our house, I'm so annoyed!"
"Ha ha!" The baby-faced girl laughed out loud, "If Mason Wang and the others knew that a country bumpkin was living in your house, I'm afraid they couldn't help but go crazy!"
She smiled, asking further, "What happened then? The country bumpkin didn't really stay in your house, did he?"
Aurora Xiao helplessly shook her head, "Who knows. I told him it's inconvenient to stay at our house, suggesting he rent a place outside. I can arrange a job for him, but I don't know if he listened. He just left with a paper parcel!"
"Ha, if he comes back when you go home, wouldn't you be so frustrated?"
The baby-faced girl teased Aurora Xiao gleefully.
"Ah, don't mention it, I'm already so annoyed!"
Aurora Xiao stirred her coffee, her face full of worry. She really feared Jonathan Ye might return.
The baby-faced girl was about to tease her some more when a figure suddenly appeared at the café's entrance.
Aurora Xiao subconsciously turned her head, her expression changing instantly.
Wasn't this Jonathan Ye, the country bumpkin she was just talking about?
Jonathan Ye indeed saw Aurora Xiao.
After leaving Chenfeng Group, he found a nearby mall to casually stroll and kill time in the afternoon.
He entered this café, finding its style to be quite appealing, not expecting Aurora Xiao to be there, seemingly having coffee with a friend.
His gaze merely swept over Aurora Xiao, treating her as if she were an irrelevant stranger.
"A caramel macchiato!"
He did not greet her, walking past Aurora Xiao's table, choosing a more secluded spot.
The baby-faced girl saw Jonathan Ye's appearance and immediately exclaimed softly.
"Wow, so handsome, even more than those stars on TV!"
The girl, named Riley Li, was Aurora Xiao's close friend and always favored good-looking men. Seeing someone like Jonathan Ye, her eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Hmph, handsome what! Just a country bumpkin, and the clothes on him are from my mom!"
Aurora Xiao scoffed, sure that Jonathan Ye must have seen her, but he didn't even greet her, acting as if she didn't exist. She found this show-off behavior very annoying.
"Country bumpkin?" Riley Li suddenly realized, surprised, "Is the beggar who came to your house today him?"
Aurora Xiao nodded, involuntarily looking towards Jonathan Ye. He sat calmly, leisurely sipping his coffee.
Riley Li took a few more glances at Jonathan Ye before turning back, pouting, "Honestly, he's quite good-looking, but nowadays, good looks can't put food on the table!"
"Looking so handsome but not thinking about working and earning money, just wanting to take shortcuts, relying on others, is so unambitious!"
Her initial fondness due to Jonathan Ye's appearance completely vanished, replaced with disdain.
"With that level, wanting to live under the same roof as you, he's really dreaming. He should see what he's really worth!"
Seeing Aurora Xiao's unhappy face, Riley Li decided to stand up.
"Don't worry, Aurora, I'll go talk to him and make sure he won't stay at your house!"
Saying this, she quickly walked towards Jonathan Ye's table. Aurora Xiao wanted to call her back, but it was too late.
"Handsome guy, I need to talk to you, is that okay?"
Riley Li sat opposite Jonathan Ye, her beautiful eyes scrutinizing him.
"You need to talk to me?"
Jonathan Ye chuckled, already fully aware of what was happening. Although he and the two girls were several tables apart, and they deliberately lowered their voices, how could he, a person of his caliber, not hear them?