Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1245 - 1220: Received a New Worldwide Delivery Order

"That’s quite alright, I don’t mind," Ye Chen responded, shaking his head.

"But…" The shopkeeper hesitated, a frown on his face.

Ye Chen found the shopkeeper’s insistence rather perplexing. Even if the bear had some defects, surely his willingness to purchase it should be sufficient.

"How about this? You name your price, and I will purchase the bear," Ye Chen proposed to the shopkeeper.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper’s expression brightened, and he said, "Since you seem so fond of this bear, I will simply give it to you. You don’t need to pay a single cent. After all, no one else has shown interest in it. Please consider it a small token of my goodwill."

Ye Chen accepted the bear from the shopkeeper, offering a smile and saying, "Thank you."

He understood that the shopkeeper was merely running a small business and would likely not wish to accept a gift without offering something in return.

Before departing, Ye Chen placed one hundred yuan on the counter.

This sum significantly exceeded the actual value of the bear.

In truth, this particular bear was not the same one that Little Jing’s mother had given her; it merely bore a resemblance.

Ye Chen chose not to seek out Little Jing with the bear at that moment but instead proceeded directly towards his home.

The reason for his decision was a lingering unease stemming from his use of the empathy skill, which had caused Little Jing to re-experience painful memories.

It was at this precise moment that Zhou Susu initiated a phone call.

As soon as Ye Chen answered, an excited voice from the young woman exclaimed, "Ye Chen, you were absolutely correct! That woman’s company indeed went bankrupt about a month ago, and she incurred significant foreign debt. She has since fled the country to evade her creditors."

Ye Chen recognized that the woman Zhou Susu was referring to was none other than Little Jing’s aunt.

Without the vital information provided by Little Jing, Ye Chen would never have suspected her involvement.

After all, she was the sister of Little Jing’s mother; how could she possibly be so heartless?

How could she bear to subject such a young child to the loss of her parents and condemn her to a life filled with perpetual pain and fear?

Indeed, the saying that a woman’s heart is the most vicious holds true. Such individuals will stop at nothing to secure a better life for themselves.

"I see you’re quite jubilant. So, you finally believe what I told you," Ye Chen remarked with a gentle smile.

"Yes! So, can we arrest her now?" Zhou Susu inquired eagerly.

"Arrest whom?" Ye Chen questioned.

"Little Jing’s aunt, naturally. Are you deliberately asking that?" Zhou Susu retorted with a touch of irritation. "That woman is truly wicked for committing such a heinous act."

"Do you possess any concrete evidence? You’re speaking of making an arrest," Ye Chen pressed further.

A sudden silence fell over the other end of the line. Zhou Susu, caught up in her excitement, had completely overlooked this critical detail.

Arrests necessitate proof. The fact that Little Jing’s aunt’s company faced bankruptcy and accumulated debt merely establishes a potential motive; it does not definitively prove her guilt.

This piece of information alone was far from sufficient.

"Yes, but we haven’t been able to uncover any further evidence," Zhou Susu admitted, her voice tinged with frustration.

"Alright, as I said, leave this matter to me. There’s no need for you to trouble yourself further. Go home early today and get some rest; try not to dwell on anything," Ye Chen advised.

"You say that so easily, but how can I possibly stop thinking about it? This case has finally yielded some leads, and we must act swiftly to gather more evidence," Zhou Susu insisted.

Ye Chen understood that if it weren’t for Little Jing, their efforts would likely prove fruitless, leaving them unable to uncover even a single clue, let alone solve the case.

He sighed inwardly, realizing that with Zhou Susu’s determined personality, persuasion was out of the question.

"Susu, remember that while work is undoubtedly important, your health is even more so," Ye Chen expressed with genuine concern.

"Don’t worry, Ye Chen, I know my limits," Zhou Susu replied before ending the call.

Ye Chen continued driving for a short while longer before arriving at the villa complex.

He parked his car, entered his residence, changed into comfortable attire, and then settled himself onto the bed.

The sensation of relaxation was profound, a feeling of being completely unbound.

The sole aspect that could disrupt Ye Chen’s peace was the system itself, given the truly daunting nature of its potential punishments.

Just as Ye Chen closed his eyes, savoring the tranquility of his surroundings,

a system notification suddenly resonated in his mind.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving a new Worldwide Delivery order. Do you wish to accept it?"

Ye Chen found the system to be quite bothersome; it hadn’t appeared while he was out, but as soon as he returned home and changed his clothes, the order notification arrived.

Nevertheless, despite his internal grumbling, Ye Chen instructed the system, "Accept."

His decision was twofold: firstly, declining would undoubtedly result in penalties from the system, and secondly, each world he visited was steeped in mystery and intrigue, akin to embarking on a grand adventure.

Such a remarkable opportunity was not something Ye Chen would ever consider passing up.

Since the system consistently provided hints regarding customer requests, this instance was no different.

Ye Chen quickly scanned the customer’s specifications; it appeared to be a request for food items typically favored by children.

He couldn’t help but wonder if he would encounter Nezha once more on this journey, recalling that the previous system hint had alluded to a similar theme.

Never mind, regardless of who it is, the deed is done and there's no turning back now.

Changing his clothes, Ye Chen exited his residence and headed towards a nearby convenience store.

Inside the store, he picked up some yogurt and snacks.

Instead of driving, he decided to walk, seeking out a secluded spot.

At that very moment, a sudden impulse struck him.

Ye Chen, carrying his purchases, walked onward.

When he reappeared, he was astride a motorcycle, transported to an entirely new world.

Mountains enveloped him, and the path below was a rugged mountain trail.

The breathtaking vista unfolding before him was a soul-refreshing gift from nature.

Ye Chen navigated the winding road, following the GPS, which proved to be an incredibly bumpy journey.

He felt as though his very innards were about to be dislodged, yet he had no alternative but to press on. Only by delivering the order to the client would the task be deemed complete.

Abandoning the mission halfway would result in failure, incurring not only system penalties but potentially barring his return to the real world.

Naturally, these were Ye Chen's pragmatic considerations. Primarily, however, he was eager to discover what kind of customer awaited him this time.

After an extended period of riding, the system indicated that the destination was still a considerable distance away.

Feeling as if he had been jolted into two separate pieces, Ye Chen even began to contemplate the meaning of existence.

"System, are you quite certain you haven't misguided me?" Ye Chen inquired of the system.

System: "The navigation route I provide is unequivocally accurate. I urge you not to harbor any doubts, host."

Ye Chen mused internally, 'It's not you I doubt, it's life itself. This feels less like delivering takeout and more like risking my very life.'

Proceeding further, the system announced, "You are approaching your destination. It lies to your right."

Gazing upon the unfolding scene, a sudden realization dawned upon him, as if a long-forgotten thought surfaced in his mind.

"So, it's this place," Ye Chen uttered to himself, his eyes widening in recognition.