As a Magnate, I Started Checking in at a Convenience Store

Chapter 540: Big Boss! It’s a Real Big Boss! (3)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Dad, honestly, why do you keep so many bottles for so long? It’s rare for me to come back, and you’re only letting me have this little bit of wine. Isn’t that embarrassing?”

“What? You want to compete with your old man for wine? Giving you half a bottle is already generous enough. What more do you want? There weren’t many bottles of wine to begin with. Even Xiao Chao’s wine cellar was emptied by that brat Xiao Yang. Once it’s finished, it’s gone.”

“Dad, then give me the rest of that half bottle. It’s been so long since I’ve had good wine.”

“Alright, alright, I’ll give it to you. But that’s it, there won’t be any left.”

Hearing the voices from inside, Zhou Chao was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected Uncle Zhong to be back as well, considering he was such a busy man.

Without hesitation, Zhou Chao strode inside, calling out loudly, “Grandpa, Uncle Zhong, you’ve got to save some for me, I haven’t eaten yet.”

The two men arguing over the half bottle of Maotai stopped when they heard Zhou Chao’s voice. “I thought I heard Zhou Chao’s voice just now. Was I imagining things?”

“Dad, it’s not your imagination, Xiao Chao really is here,” Xiao Zhong said as he saw Zhou Chao approaching.

Zhou Chao walked in with the briefcase in hand and noticed that the dishes on the table were untouched.

“Why have you come? Don’t you have a busy schedule?” Old Master Xiao looked at Zhou Chao with some confusion. He knew Zhou Chao was a busy man, and even he had heard about yesterday’s incident.

“I came to report something important to you. I haven’t even had lunch yet,” Zhou Chao said as he grabbed chopsticks and started eating.

“What could be so important for you to abandon your work and come to Jingdu?” Old Master Xiao asked skeptically. He knew it couldn’t be about the foundation since Lao Li had already taken care of it. So, what else could it be?

While eating with his right hand, Zhou Chao lifted his left hand and showed them the briefcase. “I’ve brought something for you guys.”

“Something? What something?” Old Master Xiao was curious about what Zhou Chao had brought that warranted a special trip. It couldn’t be money, as Zhou Chao wasn’t that materialistic. And it didn’t look like an artifact, as the small box couldn’t contain anything significant. Old Master Xiao was puzzled.

“Of course it’s something good. It’s a complete set of information on controlled nuclear fusion,” Zhou Chao said as he gently placed the briefcase on the table.

“Controlled nuclear fusion has already been developed, hasn’t it? What’s so special about it? And where did you get this? Even though many countries are researching it, it’s still highly classified.” Old Master Xiao said casually.

“Dad, you’re wrong! You’re wrong!” Xiao Zhong’s face changed dramatically, looking at Zhou Chao with an incredulous expression.

“Wrong? What’s wrong?”

“It’s not nuclear fission, it’s nuclear fusion!” Xiao Zhong looked at Zhou Chao, who was calmly enjoying his meal, his hands trembling slightly.

“What? Nuclear fusion.” Old Master Xiao stood up abruptly, spilling the wine in his hand, his eyes wide open in shock.

“Don’t get too excited, Grandpa. Your health is the most important thing.” Zhou Chao put down his chopsticks and said calmly.

“Xiao Chao, what you said just now, is it true? Is the information in this box really all about controlled nuclear fusion?” Old Master Xiao, having quickly regained his composure, looked at Zhou Chao seriously.

Zhou Chao, now serious as well, replied, “Yes, it’s true. The box contains all the information about controlled nuclear fusion, and it’s all genuine.”

“Xiao Zhong, arrange a car immediately.” Old Master Xiao turned to Xiao Zhong, who still seemed stunned. Upon hearing Old Master Xiao’s words, Xiao Zhong snapped out of it and hurriedly ran outside.

Old Master Xiao was indeed sizing up Zhou Chao. This technology hadn’t been developed by any country yet. Even the United States hadn’t mastered controlled nuclear fusion, let alone researched it. The origin of this technology was indeed worth investigating.

He also knew Zhou Chao wouldn’t joke about something like this. From Zhou Chao’s previous actions, he knew he was a reliable young man.

“I won’t ask how you got this, and even if I did, you wouldn’t tell me. Let’s just hope this is genuine.”

“Don’t worry, Grandpa. This is absolutely genuine.”

Seeing Zhou Chao’s confident demeanor, Old Master Xiao nodded.

“Dad, the car is ready.” Xiao Zhong rushed back in.

“Got it, let’s go.” Old Master Xiao turned to Zhou Chao.

Seeing Old Master Xiao looking at him, Zhou Chao was surprised. “Grandpa, am I going too?”

“Nonsense. If you don’t go, who will? This thing was brought here by you. If you don’t go, who will?”

“Alright!” Zhou Chao reluctantly followed Old Master Xiao out of the door. As soon as they stepped out, they saw three Hongqi cars parked at the gate, all with white plates.

Without much conversation, the three of them got into the cars and soon drove out of the alley.

“Grandpa, where are we going?” Although Zhou Chao had some guesses, he still couldn’t believe it.

“You’ll find out soon. Let me make a call first.” Old Master Xiao took out his phone and made a call.