dhibooks Chapter 158 Very cooperative
Chapter 158 Very cooperative
Before Chen Yuan could speak, Old Li spoke up again.
"Of course I know that with your current injuries, this is indeed a bit much for me to do, but there's really no other way."
Chen Yuan hesitated for two seconds before speaking in a calm tone.
"How about this, three days. I'll rest for three days, and then I think I should be done by the fourth day. But the breakfast shops don't have a complete selection, so I'll just pick a few of the best-selling items to sell."
"I can resume full product supply once I'm almost fully recovered. Is that alright with you?"
Upon hearing this, Old Li breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but agree. After all, Chen Yuan had solved a huge problem for him.
"That's great, I feel much more at ease knowing you're being so honest."
"But we need to know roughly when we can fully open for business so we can schedule our opening hours in advance and coordinate with surrounding businesses to do joint promotions."
Chen Yuan spoke with certainty, without the slightest ambiguity.
"It will take at least a week. The doctor said that it takes time for the fracture to stabilize. For things like meat pies, you have to stand there and flip them all the time. My body definitely can't take that. I can't just sell substandard products to people in order to open for business as soon as possible."
"But I think a week should be enough. I'll let you know two days in advance. If the recovery isn't as good as expected, we'll let you know in advance too, so as not to keep you in suspense."
With Chen Yuan's affirmative answer, Old Li immediately felt relieved.
"Understood, understood. We will definitely prioritize quality, and the bureau fully supports that."
"Then you should get some rest. Just send me the video you've filmed via WeChat. If you need any coordination of medical resources or other support, feel free to ask."
"Regarding what happened to you today, we will coordinate and provide you with compensation, but this matter has not been discussed openly yet. It's just that the leaders in the bureau have brought it up, so please don't make a fuss about it yet."
Chen Yuan knew the implications, so he spoke up.
"Thank you, Li Ke. I'm sorry to have troubled you. Don't worry, I will definitely not tell anyone."
After hanging up the phone, he placed it face down on the coffee table.
He let out a long sigh, and the muscles in his shoulders and back finally relaxed. He sank heavily into the sofa, choosing the most comfortable and effortless position.
Su Qingxue took a wet wipe and slowly wiped her hands, her eyes filled with a hint of heartache and an understanding smile.
"Boss Chen, it seems that resting like this is taking a toll on your voice more than going to work."
Chen Yuan leaned back against the pillow.
He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths.
Then, as if he had thought of something, he suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion in a relaxed tone.
"Qingxue, could you film a video for me later? I was just thinking, since we have a three-day holiday, we can't just stay home like potted plants, can we?"
"Hmm?" Su Qingxue raised an eyebrow.
"How about we pack up now and go camping? Didn't you say that campsite is surrounded by mountains and water, and the air is incredibly fresh? We can go there to relax and rejuvenate."
Chen Yuan turned to look at him, his eyes filled with a long-lost lightness and relaxation.
Su Qingxue refused outright.
"No way, you're covered in this, how can you go camping?"
"I'm fine. I brought a folding chair that I can lie down in. My injury is going to be cured at home anyway, so it doesn't matter where I lie down. Getting some fresh air might help me heal faster."
"Then we'll set up a barbecue grill, grill some meat, brew a pot of tea, and soak up the sun. It's a rare holiday, so I can spend time with the kids, and most importantly, with you."
Su Qingxue's face flushed instantly, feeling a mix of sweetness and shyness in her heart.
She pursed her lips, and her tone began to soften.
"Are you sure? Your shoulders can withstand a breeze?"
"It's okay, I'll change into a long-sleeved shirt later and then I'll put a heat pack on my back."
"Do you have a barbecue grill? I recently learned how to barbecue, so I'll be in charge of the barbecue, and you'll have to take care of setting up the tent and awning."
Su Qingxue readily agreed, and she was in a good mood, with even her fingertips revealing a sense of joy.
"That's no problem. I used to go camping with my brother all the time, so setting up a tent was a piece of cake."
"Okay, it's settled then. I'll go pick Youyou up. She's been so bored at home lately, it'll be good for her to get some energy out in the mountains."
"good!"
Su Qingxue clapped her hands and stood up as if she couldn't wait any longer.
"I happen to have all these things at home. I'll go back and take a taxi to deliver them. You can make a list of barbecue ingredients, and I'll buy them at the same time."
"It'll take about an hour. I'll bring Rui Rui to meet you, and then we'll drive there together."
Chen Yuan chuckled softly and nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Su Qingxue picked up her phone.
"Hurry up, has the script arrived yet? Let's finish filming the video quickly and get going!"
Chen Yuan turned on his phone.
Sure enough, the manuscript has already been sent over.
When Chen Yuan opened the document, the text had been changed from "attacked with a weapon in the early morning" to "when delivering ingredients, he was accidentally hit by a skidding truck".
The charge of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" was downplayed as a "traffic accident".
Chen Yuan read it calmly, without frowning or refutating.
He understands the concerns raised above.
Right now, the city relies on its vibrant atmosphere and positive word-of-mouth to attract customers. If something like a late-night attack happens and then the incident escalates in the media, it's all over.
This will cause anxiety among local businesses, affecting public safety, tourist confidence, and surrounding businesses.
Weighing the pros and cons, a car accident is actually the safest narrative and the one least likely to damage a city's image.
Within the rules, making concessions is also a strategy.
Su Qingxue took a chair and sat down, propping her phone up on the table and adjusting the angle and brightness.
Of course, I also casually and secretly took a few pictures of Chen Yuan's profile as he worked diligently, intending to enjoy them later.
"So handsome, my senior brother is indeed extraordinary..."
After memorizing it, Chen Yuan put down his phone and stood up.
After Su Qingxue adjusted his position, she pressed the record button.
"Three, two, one, go!"
Facing the camera, Chen Yuan appeared calm and spoke in a steady tone.
"Hello everyone, I'm Chen Yuan, the owner of a vegan breakfast shop."
"I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure, and I hope you can understand."
After speaking, Chen Yuan bowed deeply to the camera.
"When I was delivering goods at four o'clock this morning, I was hit by a skidding truck because the road was slippery. I suffered soft tissue contusions to my left shoulder, waist, abdomen, and thigh, and also had two minor rib fractures."
When we get to this point...
Chen Yuan turned around and took off his loose old t-shirt.
On the screen, there was a horrifying bluish-purple bruise on his left shoulder, with the outline of subcutaneous bleeding clearly visible.