Chapter 346 - Embarrassing

A few seconds went by, and Old Li came back on the line.

“Yang Zi, I was just on the phone with the provincial hospital, asking them to help me collect some of the medicinal materials you need.

What’s up?

Why did you call?”

As soon as the connection was made, Old Li’s excited voice came through immediately.

“Hehe.”

Chen Yang gave an embarrassed chuckle, then proceeded to explain the matter about asking Old Li to endorse the medicinal meals, just like he had told Li Han earlier.

Chen Yang had a lot of respect for Old Li.

Asking a retired cadre to advertise for him was quite a presumptuous request, and if it weren’t for the fact that there were no other options, Chen Yang would not have done so.

Thus, as he made the call, Chen Yang felt quite awkward.

After listening to Chen Yang’s story, Old Li on the other end fell silent too.

Chen Yang had no idea what Old Li was thinking, so he quickly added, “Old Li, I know this is a bit presumptuous of me, but I’m in urgent need of money and have no choice but to ask for your help.

Plus, you’ve tried our medicinal meals, they are genuinely good products and won’t tarnish your reputation.”

Chen Yang explained patiently, his expression nearly distorted with awkwardness.

This was truly embarrassing.

Especially since he had no idea what kind of expression Old Li had on the other end, which made Chen Yang feel even more uncomfortable.

About two minutes of silence passed before Old Li finally spoke up.

“Your medicinal meals are indeed good, I know that.

I’m okay with endorsing them, but first, I want to know what you need the money for.

If it’s just for profit, then I won’t be much help.”

Old Li’s tone was very calm, clearly showing he found Chen Yang’s unexpected request quite audacious.

“Um…

Old Li, to tell you the truth, the reason I urgently need the money is…”

Since Old Li had put it that way, Chen Yang had nothing to hide and roughly explained his situation with Yang Ruoxi.

Upon hearing this, Old Li sounded quite taken aback, “Yang Tiancheng’s daughter?

She’s your girlfriend?”

“That’s right, I’m earning ten million so I won’t be looked down upon, and I don’t want to spend my life never seeing Ruoxi again,” Chen Yang said.

“You sly dog, you’ve managed to win over our city’s richest man’s daughter!”

Old Li got excited for a moment and then promptly agreed to Chen Yang’s request for endorsement.

“Well, in that case, I can’t refuse you.

I agree, and I will help you to the best of my ability to earn the ten million as soon as possible!”

Old Li agreed very generously, and from his tone, one could tell that his attitude toward Chen Yang was increasingly favorable, like a senior taking a great liking to a junior.

Hearing Old Li’s straightforward agreement, Chen Yang’s embarrassment and discomfort vanished in an instant!

“Thank you so much, Old Li!”

Chen Yang quickly expressed his gratitude.

“No need to thank me, your situation isn’t much different from mine; I understand how you feel,” Old Li said with a chuckle.

Chen Yang knew what Old Li meant by that.

Old Li’s wife was in a vegetative state, which, in a way, also meant a permanent absence from his life.

So when Old Li heard about Chen Yang’s situation with Yang Ruoxi, he could empathize.

After thanking him again, Chen Yang asked Old Li, “What do I need to do next?

Should I directly use my connections to start promoting for you?”

Hearing Old Li ask such a question, Chen Yang turned his gaze to Li Han.

Concerning how to proceed with the endorsement, Chen Yang certainly didn’t know the details.

Seeing that Chen Yang was looking at her, Li Han took over the phone and began to talk with Old Li.

Li Han had been listening to Chen Yang’s conversation with Old Li all along, so she was able to seamlessly join in and discuss the next steps with him.

Their conversation lasted for over ten minutes.

Chen Yang just sat quietly on the side, listening in.

Li Han outlined the plan, saying she would work overnight to create an endorsement strategy for Old Li, and how he would need to cooperate.

Mr.

Li nodded in agreement and indicated that he would cooperate.

This warmed Chen Yang’s heart.

Having an esteemed senior suddenly support him felt very comforting.

“Then, Mr.

Li, we’ll leave it at that for now.

I’ll discuss the specifics with you after I come up with the plan tomorrow, if that’s okay?”

Li Han asked politely.

“Sure, no problem.

My phone is always on, so just contact me whenever you need to,”

Mr.

Li said with a smile.

“Mm-hmm, thank you so much.

Goodbye.”

Li Han expressed his thanks once again and then hung up the phone.

After the call ended, Li Han turned to look at Chen Yang.

Although neither of them uttered a sound, the joy on their faces and the excitement in their eyes could hardly be concealed.

“With Mr.

Li’s help, we’re definitely going to make a lot of money from the medicinal cuisine, a million in dividends is certainly not an issue,”

Li Han said excitedly.

Now, not only did Li Han have confidence in the medicinal cuisine, but Chen Yang also had great confidence in it.

“Yes, Mr.

Li is a medical researcher.

Having him endorse our medicinal cuisine will surely yield impressive results,”

Chen Yang nodded, and at the same time made a quiet resolve.

He decided to do his utmost to help Mr.

Li cure his spouse.

Otherwise, he would feel truly embarrassed to face Mr.

Li.

After Mr.

Li’s agreement, Chen Yang and Li Han excitedly discussed the matter in the office for a while before Li Han immediately went off to work.

“Mr.

Li agreed to endorse our product, but this is just the beginning.

There are still many things that need to be done, and I must put together a plan,”

Li Han said, sitting at his desk.

Chen Yang was not very knowledgeable about business, but he still had some basic understanding.

If Mr.

Li agreed to an endorsement, it would certainly involve contacting various advertisers to create ads, including large promotional posters and small handbills, which were indispensable.

Creating a plan in a short time would definitely keep Li Han busy and require a lot of energy.

“Then you get busy, and I’ll be going.

If there’s anything, you can call me anytime,”

Chen Yang took his leave.

“Alright, I’ll give you a call if there’s anything.”

Li Han nodded without getting up to send off Chen Yang, as she needed to begin working on the plan immediately.

Chen Yang then left Li Han’s office, took the elevator to the back yard, and drove away in the minivan.

But he wasn’t heading back to Liuhe Village, but to the River Fish Restaurant.

It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was at its busiest.

Many cars were parked at the entrance, lining the roadside.

Among them were quite a few luxury cars.

Chen Yang found a spot to park, then walked into the restaurant.

As a supplier, Chen Yang was well-known to the staff at the River Fish Restaurant—once they saw him, a waiter immediately greeted him.

“Boss Chen, are you here to see the lady boss?”

The waiter inquired.

Chen Yang gave the waiter a glance and nodded, “Yes, I’m looking for your lady boss.

Where is she?”

The waiter smiled and then pointed to the back yard, “The lady boss is in the back room having a conversation with some customers.

You may have to wait a bit.”

“Talking to customers?”

Chen Yang was momentarily taken aback.

Customers were just there to eat, what was there to talk about?

Out of curiosity, Chen Yang exchanged a few more words with the waiter before heading straight to the back yard, wanting to see what exactly Yang Caiyun was discussing with the customers.