Chapter 124: Butterfly Bike
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After everyone had eaten their fill, Zhou Chao conscientiously settled the bill, which didn’t amount to much, less than a thousand yuan. Subsequently, the group walked out of the Yibin Guesthouse.
“Li Yao, Jiang Yu, you can go ahead. 1 need to have a conversation with Zhou Chao.” After exchanging contact numbers, Li Yao and Jiang Yu said their goodbyes to Zhou Chao and departed.
“Where’s your car, buddy? Let’s talk in your car!” Zhou Chao led Xiao Yang to the parking area. They got into the car and closed the doors.
“Those special steel materials you’ve been waiting for should arrive around the Chinese New Year. You’ll need to pay close attention then. Regarding setting up your own production facility, the higher-ups have approved it. However, the local government will take a stake in the land, not exceeding thirty percent. You’ll be responsible for its management, and no one will interfere. Once you decide where to build the factory, give me a call!” Upon hearing Xiao Yang’s words, Zhou Chao pondered the situation. After weighing the pros and cons, he realized that this outcome was very favorable for him.
“Alright, when I’ve made up my mind on the location for the investment, 1’11 give you a call.”
“As for Jiang Yu, I won’t dwell on it. You two are considered family in the future, so 1 won’t say much more. Li Yao’s family is quite similar to mine. It’s alright to form a deeper bond with him. However, regarding some of your past matters, what should remain buried should stay buried, do you understand?” “Yes, Brother Yang, 1 understand,” Zhou Chao replied, clearly aware of which matter Xiao Yang was referring to.
“Good, then 1’11 take my leave.” Xiao Yang opened the car door and stepped out. Zhou Chao remained seated, contemplating the path ahead.
After a while, the car door opened again. Zhou Chao turned to see Xiao Yang looking at him.
“What’s up, Brother Yang?” Zhou Chao was puzzled. Why did Xiao Yang leave and then return?
“Where’s my liquor?” Xiao Yang’s words reminded Zhou Chao of something, and he quickly got out of the car. Opening the trunk, he handed the last bottle of Lai Mao liquor to Xiao Yang.
“I almost let you off the hook. In the future, if you have good liquor, remember to invite me over to drink. I’m off.” Zhou Chao watched as Xiao Yang, holding the white wine, happily headed towards his own car.
“I didn’t expect Brother Yang to have this side to him.” Zhou Chao chuckled, then got into his Phantom and drove home.
Upon returning home, Zhou Chao saw Shoufu crouching by the pond in the front yard, gazing at the fish swimming in the water. Zhou Chao walked over and picked Shoufu up.
“Meow!” Shoufu looked at Zhou Chao with a puzzled expression, wondering why the human was lifting him up. The cat wanted to catch fish in the pond. “Shoufu, you can’t go to the pond to catch fish anymore. Understand?” Zhou Chao held Shoufu in front of his face and said.
“Meow!” Zhou Chao cuddled Shoufu for a while before placing him on the sofa.
“System check-in.”
“Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Trek Madone Butterfly, which has been placed in the garage.”
“A Butterfly bicycle? This presents a great chance to take a ride and get some exercise,” Zhou Chao remarked. He didn’t hesitate; he placed Shoufu inside the space capsule backpack, ensured everything was in order, and then swung the backpack onto his shoulders.
“Shoufu, why are you so fat? You need to lose weight in the future.” Zhou Chao felt a slight weight on his shoulders and jokingly told Shoufu inside the bag.
“Meow- Meow-.”
“Acting cute won’t work, buddy. You’ll need to exercise for half an hour every day from now on,” Zhou Chao said while the cat responded with a series of meows.
“This is really stunning,” Zhou Chao exclaimed as he stepped into the garage.
In the corner, he spotted the Butterfly Trek Madone, gleaming with a transparent coating that covered its entire frame. Zhou Chao reached out and touched it, revealing what appeared to be actual butterflies hidden beneath those layers.
Zhou Chao lifted the bicycle and found it exceptionally light. A quick search on his phone revealed that the bicycle was primarily made of carbon fiber, explaining its lightness. It was also quite expensive, valued at 500,000 US dollars, making it one of the world’s most expensive bicycles.
Mounted on the bike, Zhou Chao left the garage and rode slowly along the canal. His first destination was a pet store, where he planned to give his cat, Shoufu, a bath.
When Zhou Chao arrived at the pet store, it was already 130 PM. He placed the Trek Madone Butterfly by the store’s entrance. At that time, the store employees were on break, except for a young girl who was tidying up. She greeted Zhou Chao warmly.
“Hello, may 1 help you with something?” the girl asked sweetly.
“Hello, I’m here to get my cat a bath,” Zhou Chao replied. He took off his space capsule backpack and released Shoufu from inside.
“Sure, sir. You might need to wait for about 50 minutes. You can sit here for a while,” the girl said, then carried Shoufu inside. Zhou Chao found a spot and began playing with his phone while he waited.
After a while, the commotion outside the pet store caught Zhou Chao’s attention as he was watching short videos on his phone. He frowned slightly, noticing a few young people surrounding his Trek Madone Butterfly. Zhou Chao got up and went outside.
“Do you guys need something?” Zhou Chao asked the young men who were discussing his bike. When they heard someone speak, they all turned to look at Zhou Chao.
“Wow, he’s so handsome!” The young men couldn’t help but admire Zhou Chao.
“Hey, handsome, is this your bike?” one of men who was apparently the leader asked.
“Yes, what’s the matter?”
“We’re cycling enthusiasts and also content creators. Would it be possible for us to make a video about this Butterfly bike?” the leader asked. Zhou Chao glanced at the man and the high-end bikes behind them. It seemed like they were serious about cycling.
“Well, you can introduce the bike, but please don’t film me!” Zhou Chao said and then walked back inside, leaving the stunned group behind.
They swiftly regained their composure and began shooting a short video. Zhou Chao had no objections to them filming. After all, facilitating others also worked in his favor, and he had nothing to lose.
About forty minutes later, the girl from the pet store came out carrying Shoufu. Zhou Chao picked up his space capsule backpack and approached her.
“Shoufu, does a bath make you feel more comfortable?” Zhou Chao took Shoufu from the girl and rubbed its head before placing it back in the space capsule backpack.
After settling the bill, Zhou Chao left the pet store with Shoufu in the backpack. The group that had been filming outside the store was reviewing their footage. When they saw Zhou Chao leaving, they quickly greeted him.
“Have you finished filming? If you’re done, I’ll be on my way!” Zhou Chao’s words surprised them, and they couldn’t help but feel a newfound fondness for him.
“We’ve finished. Thank you so much.”
“No problem, it’s a small matter. 1’11 take my leave now!” Zhou Chao replied, then pedaled away on the Trek Madone Butterfly, leaving the group observing him as he gradually vanished in the distance..