Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 328 Red Bean Catering Chain Co., Ltd.

Just then.

Gu Lan, who had been observing from the sidelines, put down her chopsticks, her slender eyebrows arched high, and her gaze behind her glasses sharp as a knife, staring directly at Ye Fan: "Wait! Aunt, Uncle, when did Ye Fan open a chain of restaurants? And even an investment company and a film and television company? How come I haven't heard a thing about it?"

Her gaze swept over Ye Fan, filled with scrutiny and great doubt.

All eyes were once again focused on Gu Ruoning.

Gu Ruoning then realized that apart from herself, her husband, and Ye Linzhang, who had just been "tricked" into buying a car, everyone else present was still kept in the dark about their son's "success"!

She cleared her throat, her face displaying a complex expression of anger and pride, and began her "accusation" and "education": "A chain restaurant? That hasn't even opened yet! It's this brat who's been planning it all along!"

Gu Ruoning glared at Ye Fan, then changed her tone: "However, he wasn't just talking nonsense! He actually owns an investment company and an entertainment and film company!"

She paused deliberately, glancing at her family's shocked expressions, before dropping the bombshell: "That incredibly popular app lately, what's it called... Mewe! Yes, that's it! The one for watching videos, it's the thing their company made!"

She took a sip of tea and continued her "revelations," her tone shifting from revelation to condemnation: "That brat! He caused such a commotion, and he kept it all a secret from us! Not a drop of water leaked out! We only found out last night when he came back carrying big bags and packages, 'confessing'! And then this morning!"

Her voice suddenly rose, pointing at Ye Linzhang and Ye Fan: "These two slew together again, staging a charade, tricking me into going to the 4S store and exchanging me for this new car!"

She pointed to the Mercedes parked outside the window, then suddenly remembered something and reached directly into Ye Fan's pocket: "Oh right! And another thing! In the car, I also pulled out cigarettes from his pocket! 95 Supreme! That brat, smoking so blatantly! It infuriates me! I was so focused on smoking him that I forgot to mention this most important thing!"

Ms. Gu Ruoning's words were packed with information and full of emotion.

First, they "revealed" Ye Fan's hidden business empire, then accused him of concealment, then exposed the "conspiracy" of father and son jointly purchasing a car, and finally condemned the bad habit of smoking.

The atmosphere at the dinner table shifted dramatically, from initial confusion to the uncle's shock, and now to utter uproar. One bombshell after another exploded, leaving only the soft clinking of chopsticks against bowls, and a collective gasp and incredulous stares around the round table.

Gu Haoyu's mouth was agape, wide enough to fit an egg. Gu Lan's gaze behind his glasses was sharp as a probe. His grandparents looked at each other in disbelief, while Gu Ruoyang... was completely petrified, feeling as if his worldview had been completely shattered.

Ms. Gu Ruoning's "serial revelations" are like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that have not subsided for a long time.

At the dinner table, shock, confusion, and disbelief spread like ripples.

However, this silence did not last long.

"Good! Good! Good!" A loud, energetic laugh suddenly burst forth, dispelling the gloom like a thunderclap.

Grandpa Gu slapped his thigh hard, his white beard bristling with laughter. His cloudy old eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, and every wrinkle on his face smoothed out, radiating pure, undisguised pride: "You little rascal! You've got guts! You've really made your grandpa proud! You've got real potential! Better than your dad was back then! Better than your uncle too!"

The old man was so excited he was incoherent; he was clearly overjoyed.

"Hey! You old man! Why are you laughing so loudly? You scared me!" Grandma playfully pinched Grandpa's arm, but her wrinkled face also radiated an indescribable joy, and her eyes were even a little moist.

What could make an elderly person happier than seeing their grandson succeed?

Uncle Gu Ruoyang has fully recovered from his initial shock.

He took a long, deep breath, as if to expel all the pent-up air and doubts from his chest.

Immediately, he smiled with relief, a smile tinged with self-deprecation, but mostly with pride in the rise of the younger generation and a sense of ease at the weight of a burden lifted. He picked up his teacup, offering tea in lieu of wine to Ye Fan, and said, "Good, good! Xiao Fan, your uncle is convinced! Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older generation, far exceeding us old-timers! Your uncle is so happy for you!"

The atmosphere at the dinner table instantly shifted from shock to jubilation.

Laughter, exclamations of praise, and the elders' gratified sighs mingled together, filling the air with festive joy and boundless anticipation for the future.

The family sat around this special reunion dinner, eating and chatting. The conversation naturally revolved around Ye Fan's "mysterious" business empire, filled with curiosity and pride.

One meal completely changed Gu Ruoyang's mind and also determined the future direction of a family.

After dinner, Gu Ruoyang took the initiative to pull Ye Fan aside and talk for a long time in a corner of the balcony.

Ye Fan's analysis was calm and realistic.

Food factories are a sunset industry. Selling now can yield a relatively decent return. Delaying further will not only reduce their value but also waste energy and cause you to miss new opportunities.

More importantly, Ye Fan pointed him in a clear direction—not that he had nowhere to go, but that he had found a better place to belong.

"Okay! Your uncle believes you!" Gu Ruoyang finally patted Ye Fan's shoulder firmly, his eyes resolute. "I'll discuss it with your aunt and contact a buyer as soon as possible! This factory is sold!"

As he said those words, he felt as if a huge boulder that had been weighing on his shoulders for many years had been lifted, and he felt a sense of relief and lightness.

Ye Fan's plans go far beyond this.

He knew that to allow his aunt and uncle to focus on their new career, he had to provide them with sufficient security and a sense of belonging.

"Uncle, keep some of the money from selling the factory to improve your lives, and use the rest as initial capital to invest in our Red Bean Catering! I'll reserve 15% of the company shares for each of you." Ye Fan's eyes were sincere.

He added with a smile, "Of course, I'll receive my full salary and bonuses for my daily management duties!"

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Ye Fan, with his exceptional execution skills, took action that very night.

Ye Fan contacted Miao Zi, just as Miao Zi had returned to Fujian Province.

He dialed Miao Zi's number: "Miao Zi, I have an important task. Immediately start registering a catering company in Nanzhou City, named 'Hongdou Catering Chain Co., Ltd.' The headquarters will be located in Nanzhou. Get the registration process and site selection sorted out for me."

Miao Zi on the other end of the phone readily agreed without asking why.