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

579 A Call From Far Away!

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Zhou Chao didn’t pay attention to him. Instead, he contacted the exclusive customer service of a certain music platform and directly topped up 20 million yuan. Soon, the live stream was showered with a carnival of gifts, with 300 being sent out in no time.

“Ready for a showdown?” Zhou Chao directly challenged the big brother in the live chat.

The fans in the live stream eagerly awaited the response from “In Sitting Arc All Younger Brothers.” However, some observant fans noticed that the big brother had already left the live stream.

At this moment, Zhou Chao received a message from Lei Mingtang. “Bro, don’t spend money like this. It’s not worth it to let the music platform earn all that money. Next time, just transfer it to me directly!”

When Zhou Chao read the first half of the message, he felt somewhat relieved, thinking Lei Mingtang was considering his interests. However, upon reading the last part, Zhou Chao spat out a mouthful of old blood and sent Lei Mingtang an international gesture in response.

The live stream echoed with Lei Mingtang’s hearty laughter. Watching his smiling face, Zhou Chao thought for a moment before sending a message in the chat, “Shall we go reclaim our dignity? I’ve got your back!”

Upon seeing Zhou Chao’s message, the fans in the live stream also echoed his sentiments, expressing their desire to reclaim their honor from Annie’s side.

Observing the barrage of comments, Lei Mingtang contemplated for a moment before saying, “Bro, it’s alright. There’s no need. Thanks to everyone in the live chat for your kindness!”

“Not going?” Zhou Chao sent another colorful message inquiring.

Lei Mingtang replied firmly, “Really, there’s no need, Bro!”

“Ah, what a pity. I just topped up 20 million, and now there’s nowhere to use it!” Zhou Chao chuckled as he sent this message, finding it amusing that he was showing off online. But the feeling was quite enjoyable.

“Wow, twenty million! Big Brother Drifting is awesome!”

“Streamer, how much did it cost to top up?”

“Big bro, please let me get to know you. I’m a 36D, cute and obedient!”

The live stream was filled with various comments.

Zhou Chao ignored them and sent out 200 more carnival gifts before exiting the live chat.

As soon as he left the live stream, Lei Mingtang’s video call came through.

Without hesitation, Zhou Chao accepted the call.

“Lei Zi, aren’t you live streaming? Why did you suddenly video call me?”

“Hche, I’m here to thank you, Big Bro, and I want to explain something to you.” Lei Mingtang’s face broke into a sincere smile.

Zhou Chao immediately understood what Lei Mingtang wanted to say. “No need for explanations. We’ve been bros for so long, and I know you too well. You don’t think I’d take it to heart, do you?”

“I’m just afraid of any misunderstandings, you know. Besides, my relationship with Annie is still good. It was her idea to challenge me to a PK yesterday, just to boost my popularity, so…”

Zhou Chao instantly grasped the situation. It seemed they were playing out a script, and perhaps the big brother earlier had come to provoke them.

“Wow, I thought you were really being bullied. Turns out it was all staged!”

Lei Mingtang chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head. “Sorry, Bro Chao, for making you spend money today!”

“Don’t apologize. If you ever get bullied for real, remember to call me. It’s no big deal for me.”

Upon hearing this, Lei Mingtang’s eyes sparkled with joy. “Brother Chao, I’ll remember that!”

Zhou Chao saw everything clearly. With his growing stature, his relationship with his old friends had become somewhat delicate. After all, he had become an unreachable peak for them.

“Lei Zi, I’ll always be your brother Chao!”

Lei Mingtang was momentarily stunned, his eyes turning red, tears welling up as he nodded vigorously.

“Yeah!”

Just as Zhou Chao was about to speak, a call came in. Seeing the incoming call notification, Zhou Chao quickly said, “Lei Zi, I’ll talk to you later. I’ve got a call coming in!”

“Alright, Brother Chao, take care!”

Zhou Chao promptly ended the video call and answered the phone with a faint smile on his face.

The caller was his third aunt from Fuzhou. “Hey, third aunt, what made you call me? Missing me, huh?”

“I miss you, of course.” Third Aunt chuckled.

Hearing this, Zhou Chao’s face also broke into a warm smile, surprising Chen Nan and the already returned Lei Mingtang. After all, the boss usually had a poker face, occasionally adorned with a faint smile, but they had never seen such a warm smile before.

“What’s going on with Boss, Brother?” Lei Mingtang leaned in beside Lin Wu and asked quietly, even Chen Nan leaned over curiously.

Lin Wu smiled at the two curious gazes and said, “The person Boss is talking to is his third aunt, who is probably the closest person to him.”

“The closest person? What about Boss’ parents?” Chen Nan asked in confusion.

“Boss’ parents passed away in a car accident several years ago, and his third aunt has been handling everything since then.”

With this explanation, the two understood.

“Xiao Chao, next week is your grandfather’s eightieth birthday. Do you… want to come back and see? After all, we’re all family!” Third Aunt felt a bit uneasy.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chao fell silent, unsure of how to respond for a

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