Chapter 12: This Money Must Be Handed Over
Zou Wanhao was very thoughtful in his actions.
After seeing that his son was safe, he immediately wrote Chen Pingan a check for 300,000 yuan on the spot.
This was the reward for Chen Pingan.
As for the 2 million yuan loan he promised Chen Pingan, it would, of course, have to wait until tomorrow after the procedures were completed.
"You really promised to lend that child two million yuan?"
Back home, his wife asked in confusion, a puzzled expression on her face.
Because she knew that her husband was not someone who would do foolish things, nor someone who would easily lend money.
"Since I promised, I will definitely lend it."
"That Young Brother is extraordinary; I'll just consider it making friends with him."
"You tell me, which is more valuable: offering help in times of need, or adding flowers to brocade?" Zou Wanhao said with a smile.
"I'm just a woman, I don't know about these things. As long as you know what you're doing, that's fine."
"It's just that from now on, we can't let your parents take care of the child anymore, it's too scary."
"This time we were lucky to have a noble person help, and our son was found. Our luck can't always be this good," his wife said seriously.
"I know, there won't be a next time," Zou Wanhao said equally seriously.
He was also scared this time and would never let his parents take care of the child alone again.
When Chen Pingan returned home, it was a bit late.
Fortunately, the Constable had already called home and explained the situation clearly.
"Chen Pingan, you're really bold, daring to go catch human traffickers by yourself."
As soon as Chen Pingan returned home, his mother, Yu Xiuying, grabbed his ear and unleashed a barrage of scolding.
Chen Pingan dared not resist and could only obediently listen to his mother's lecture.
"Alright, the child knows he was wrong, that's enough."
"Besides, what our child did this time was right."
"I just asked the Constable; if our son hadn't stepped in and caught the human traffickers, those children would have been in trouble."
"Those human traffickers had caught three children and were planning to take them to another region to sell."
"Although this kid was reckless, what he did was a good deed," Chen Guoqing said with a pleased expression.
Mainly, Chen Pingan did a very good job this time, bringing honor to Chen Guoqing.
That's why Chen Guoqing was so happy and defended him.
"But he shouldn't have gone alone, how dangerous was that!" Yu Xiuli said indignantly, her words filled with deep, unshakeable concern.
"Mom, actually, there wasn't much danger. I observed them before I acted. The human traffickers were just an old man and an old woman, both without much capability."
"At that time, the human traffickers were planning to flee, and it would have been too late to wait for the Constables, so I could only go up alone first," Chen Pingan explained.
"And I promise you, I won't do it again next time." Seeing his mother's expression change, Chen Pingan quickly assured her.
"Remember, there won't be a next time. You're our only child. If something happened to you, what would your mom and dad do?" Yu Xiuying said solemnly.
"Don't worry, Mom, I won't get into trouble."
"Mom, I'm hungry, is there any food left?" Chen Pingan forcibly changed the subject.
"You know you're hungry, but you couldn't come back earlier."
"Wait, I'll go heat up some food for you now." Yu Xiuying pinched Chen Pingan's cheek, then walked towards the kitchen.
Before long, the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.
Chen Guoqing, however, pulled Chen Pingan to sit on the sofa.
Chen Guoqing looked at his son, a smile appearing on his face, and his gaze towards Chen Pingan clearly held a few more traces of gratification.
Before, he always felt his son was immature, but today, Chen Pingan even went to catch human traffickers and rescue children.
It gave Chen Guoqing a feeling that his child had grown into an adult.
"Dad, did you go to see the internet cafe today?"
Chen Pingan couldn't stand his father's gaze anymore and changed the subject.
Speaking of internet cafes, it made Chen Guoqing a little excited.
"Yes, I went to see it. The internet cafe business is really good."
"I've visited a few internet cafes, and their business is especially good. It seems like our business really can be done."
"It's not 'seems like it can be done,' it really can be done, Dad. If we open an internet cafe, we can make money, and it's a guaranteed profit, much more stable than opening a hot pot restaurant."
"We only have this much money, so we definitely need to do a stable business."
Chen Pingan persuaded him.
Chen Guoqing had apparently thought it through as well. Hearing Chen Pingan's persuasion, he smiled and nodded, saying, "I also feel that opening an internet cafe is good, I just worry that I won't do it well myself."
"You have me! I studied computers in school, and I can ask Classmates for information."
Chen Pingan quickly said, "Dad, these few days, if you have time, go out and look around to see if there are any shops suitable for a joint internet cafe venture. If there are, we can rent them."
"Then we also need to register a company and get the business license to operate an internet cafe."
Chen Pingan remembered one thing: internet cafe licenses were easy to apply for now, but they would be difficult to obtain in the future.
If they acquired more internet cafe licenses now, even if they didn't open internet cafes later, just reselling the licenses could make a huge profit.
Of course, Chen Pingan himself wasn't interested in this kind of business, but he could let his father do it.
To be honest, his father was only forty years old. If he were told to retire now and just idle at home, Chen Guoqing would absolutely refuse.
So, he needed to arrange some career for his father.
In his previous life, his father Chen Guoqing lived a very stifled life. In this life, he would help his father also reach the Peak of his life.
Chen Guoqing became more and more excited hearing Chen Pingan speak in such detail, and his eyes also showed a look of anticipation and excitement.
Dinner was finally heated up.
Chen Pingan also ate his dinner for the day.
"Oh, by the way, did they give you that reward?" Yu Xiuying suddenly asked.
Chen Pingan's expression paused for a moment, then he swallowed the rice in his mouth and calmly said, "Not yet. It's too late today, it will definitely take some time."
"Then you remember to definitely get the reward! It's a 300,000 yuan reward, not a small sum, and they promised to give it," Yu Xiuying said seriously.
"Mom, don't worry, this money won't run away," Chen Pingan quickly said.
"I'm not worried about the money running away. I mean, before you get the money, give it to us. You're still young, and so much money is useless to you. We'll save it for you to buy a house and for your marriage later," Yu Xiuying said, looking at Chen Pingan.
When Chen Pingan heard this, the meat in his mouth no longer tasted good.