Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 396 Listening to Chen Lichuan's work report.

Her tone softened somewhat, but her eyes still held an undeniable seriousness:

"But these are all your assets, Ye Fan. Every word and every clause in the contract could be a ticking time bomb. If I don't keep a close eye on them and check them carefully, you'll regret it later if any legal loopholes are left."

She said the words "I'll keep an eye on things for you" very softly, but they carried a heavy sense of responsibility.

Ye Fan felt a warmth in his heart.

He understood; this was his cousin. To outsiders, she was a strict, almost demanding, general counsel, but when it came to family matters, her protective instincts were stronger than anyone else's.

He didn't say anything more about thanking him; some kindness is best kept in the heart.

He changed the subject: "By the way, sis, I heard from driver Lao Li that you haven't used your car to and from get off work these past few days?"

Ye Fan had specifically instructed Lao Li to pick up and drop off Gu Lan, since although she didn't live far away, it still took ten or twenty minutes to walk there.

Gu Lan casually tidied up the lunchbox lid, saying, "It only took about twenty minutes to walk here. Consider it a workout. Sitting in the office all day, if I don't move around, I'll become stiff."

Ye Fan knew that his cousin was used to being independent and didn't like to be treated specially, especially not because of him.

He nodded and didn't insist anymore: "Okay, as long as you don't feel tired. Getting more exercise is definitely good for your health."

He thought for a moment, then asked, "Well... Sis, is there anything else you need? Like daily necessities or something? I'll go buy you some?"

"No need, I don't need anything."

Gu Lan refused decisively, pointing to the clock on the wall and then to the pile of documents on the table. "Alright, alright, it's really nothing. You go ahead and do your work. I'll hurry up and finish eating so I can take a fifteen-minute nap. I have a ton of things to do this afternoon."

They issued a direct eviction notice, version 2.0.

Ye Fan looked at his cousin's expression, which left no room for argument and seemed to say, "Hurry up and leave, don't waste my time," and shook his head with a helpless smile.

He had never been able to do anything about his older sister since he was a child.

"Alright, alright! Yes, Director Gu! I won't disturb your precious work and lunch break any longer!" He stood up, mimicking his subordinates' exaggerated "take your leave" gesture, and then left the office with a smile, gently closing the door behind him.

Inside the door, Gu Lan looked at the closed door, and the corner of her mouth curved slightly.

She quickly composed herself, picked up the documents again, but her fingertips unconsciously rubbed the armrest of the chair Ye Fan had just sat on before continuing her lunch and work.

......

Instead of going directly back to the trading room or his own office, Ye Fan turned and headed to the office of Chen Lichuan, the head of Red Bean Capital, located on the other side of the fourth floor.

Chen Lichuan's office door was closed.

Ye Fan raised his hand and tapped the solid wood door three times with his fingers, neither too lightly nor too heavily.

"Please come in." Chen Lichuan's steady voice came from inside.

Ye Fan pushed open the door and entered.

Inside the office, Chen Lichuan was intently staring at the triple-monitor setup in front of him, which displayed complex candlestick charts and data streams. His fingers occasionally tapped rapidly on the keyboard, clearly engrossed in analyzing a particular project.

Hearing the door open, Chen Lichuan habitually looked up and glanced at the doorway.

When he saw that the person who came was Ye Fan, his focused expression was instantly replaced by surprise!

He stood up from the large leather office chair almost reflexively.

"President Ye?" Chen Lichuan's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible surprise.

Although Ye Fan frequently frequented the fourth floor, his activities were primarily confined to the trading room and his own office with an excellent view.

This is the first time I've ever taken the initiative to step into the private office of the head of Red Bean Capital!

"Mr. Ye, please have a seat here!" Chen Lichuan quickly walked around the desk and led Ye Fan to a set of simple but high-quality sofas placed against the wall with professional enthusiasm.

This office isn't particularly luxurious, but it's small yet complete, with a clear division between the office area, reception area, and small meeting corner, showcasing the owner's professional status as a capital operator. However, its scale naturally cannot compare with Ye Fan's.

Ye Fan didn't stand on ceremony and casually sat down on the main sofa, his posture relaxed.

While skillfully operating the smart kettle and exquisite tea set on the small table next to him, Chen Lichuan was rapidly thinking about the purpose of his boss's sudden visit.

He decided to take the initiative to report in order to keep track of the pace: "President Ye, you've come at the right time. I was just looking for an opportunity to give you a detailed update on the progress of several key projects."

Ye Fan nodded slightly, picked up the warm white porcelain teacup that Chen Lichuan had just handed him, and gestured for him to continue.

That was precisely the purpose of his trip.

The tasks assigned during the National Day holiday, especially the progress of the investment in "Hongdou Catering" in my hometown, need to be confirmed.

Chen Lichuan began his report with a clear train of thought and a steady pace:

"The preliminary due diligence, valuation model, and investment plan for the Hongdou Catering project in Fujian Province have been completed. The legal department (Director Gu's team) has also completed the equity structure agreement. Based on the team's assessment and communication with Director Gu (Gu Ruoyang) and Director Ye (Ye Linzhang), we have decided to invest 2 million yuan in the first phase, in one step, to ensure a rapid start to brand upgrades and store expansion. The core members of the professional catering management team recruited by Manager Zhang of the Human Resources Department have been confirmed and will be dispatched to Fujian Province next week to take over operations. The cash flow is ready and we can proceed with the formalities at any time."

He paused, then continued, "The investment terms with Mr. Wang Congcong for PandaTV are currently being finalized. The other team has some differing opinions on the valuation, but we have contingency plans. The framework agreement for cooperation with Mr. Qin Kun and Mr. Fang Yu on the live-streaming e-commerce platform has been drafted and is currently under internal legal and risk control review. In addition, we are continuing to monitor the several pre-IPO projects you previously mentioned..."

Ye Fan listened, occasionally sipping the fragrant tea in his cup, nodding slightly, his expression calm and revealing no particular emotion.

Chen Lichuan's report was professional, efficient, and well-organized, which was exactly what Ye Fan valued in him.

After Chen Lichuan finished his report, Ye Fan put down his teacup, the bottom of which made a soft, crisp "ding" sound as it touched the glass coffee table.

He looked at Chen Lichuan, a smile of clear trust and encouragement on his face: "Yes, you're keeping up the pace well. Lichuan, I have complete confidence in your abilities and the professionalism of your team. Just proceed with these projects according to your own rhythm and judgment. Keep up the good work!"

After saying that, Ye Fan stood up decisively, as if he had just come in to have a cup of tea and listen to a briefing.

"Uh... Mr. Ye, take care!" Chen Lichuan quickly got up to see him off, watching Ye Fan's tall figure walk straight to the door, open it, walk out, and gently close the door behind him.

The office instantly fell silent, with only the soft hum of the kettle keeping the water warm.