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Chapter 316
Chapter 316
Chapter 316 - There Was Still too Little Land
The group of executives were clearly bewildered.
It made sense for a wealthy individual to purchase shares in one or two companies at a time.
But to acquire stakes in numerous companies all at once was truly baffling.
The cars parked at the entrance of the skyscraper were nearly overflowing, and the employees from nearby buildings were clueless as to why this was happening.
They began to wonder aloud, “Why are all these company owners converging here? Is there some major event taking place today?”
Upon learning the truth, they were utterly astounded.
Someone had actually spent a fortune to acquire so many companies in one fell swoop!
It was beyond belief.
Such madness!
Then, suddenly, the building's doors swung open.
Su Ming emerged, and the once noisy surroundings fell silent.
All eyes turned to Su Ming.
He donned a straw hat, a long shirt, and trousers, his attire smeared with soil, and a child's watch wrapped around his wrist.
As Su Ming stepped out and surveyed the crowd, a hush fell over them.
The onlookers scrutinized Su Ming closely.
Before long, they recognized that this oddly dressed man was indeed their chairman.
Yet, Su Ming's attire left them perplexed.
They had expected that a young man capable of buying shares in so many companies would be clad in a suit and leather shoes, exuding confidence and perhaps a touch of arrogance.
But the chairman before them defied their expectations.
To their eyes, the chairman was quite unconventional.
Glancing at the yard behind Su Ming and then at his clothes, they quickly realized that Su Ming had been gardening.
Instant respect washed over the crowd.
They all marveled, “He's truly incredible. To think he could buy such a vast tract of land in the city center and live a life of retirement at such a young age.”
Yet they were also puzzled. They couldn't fathom why Su Ming would lead such a tranquil life while simultaneously purchasing shares in so many companies.
It was a conundrum.
Though initially shocked, they soon gathered their wits.
After all, the man before them was their chairman, and his background was undoubtedly extraordinary. They couldn't afford to slight him.
“Good day, Chairman!” all the executives called out in perfect unison.
The onlookers were left in sheer amazement.
They each questioned whether their ears had deceived them.
A hundred of Eastsea's upper-middle-class business owners were simultaneously addressing a young man as their chairman.
The situation felt surreal.
The crowd began to suspect it was all an act.
But clearly, it was not.
Among these entrepreneurs, some had even collaborated with them in the past.
It was simply astounding!
“Hello!” Su Ming stood there, nodding in acknowledgment.
After a moment of contemplation, Su Ming said, “You remain the decision-makers of your companies. I won't meddle in your affairs; just ensure that my dividends are delivered on time. Now, let's disperse.”
With those words, Su Ming turned and shut the door behind him.
The sound of the closing door left the business owners even more perplexed.
Was that all Su Ming had to say?
Their new chairman was certainly not playing by the usual rules.
They were still at a loss to understand Su Ming's behavior.
Su Ming seemed indifferent to owning their shares or their companies, yet he had reluctantly accepted them because they were offered, and it would have been rude to refuse.
Su Ming also conveyed that he had no interest in managing their businesses; he simply expected them to continue their operations and provide him with the year-end dividends.
“If he weren't so wealthy, I'd give him a piece of my mind! He's too impatient for a company boss. If he's so reluctant, he might as well hand the company over to me.”
“You're absolutely right. He's crossed the line. It's unbearable!”
“Who is this guy, really? Police cars clear the way for him, VIPs pay him visits, he's the chairman of numerous companies, and he even farms in the city center!”
“If you're so curious, go ask him. I'd like to know as well.”
“That's easy for you to say, but do I dare approach him?”
“It seems like he's unprotected, but someone of his stature probably has countless unseen guardians.”
“You've hit the nail on the head. Otherwise, the media would have been all over him by now.”
The journalists scoffed at the thought, knowing better than to approach such a high-profile individual.
They weren't foolish; they understood which individuals were approachable for interviews and which were not.
The 100 executives stood outside the door, exchanging glances, each wanting to speak but unsure of how to begin.
They had anticipated that the new chairman would invite them in for an hour or two of conversation.
Instead, he uttered just one sentence.
The door opened and closed within a mere ten seconds.
Yet, they quickly regained their composure and resolved to follow the chairman's directive.
They would work diligently to earn money.
Before long, they had all dispersed.
Su Ming returned to his harvesting.
Once the harvest was complete, a notification chimed in his mind.
“Successful crop harvest. Earned 80,000 experience points. Additional Experience Points: 16,000.”
“Recycled. Congratulations, Host, on earning 5,000 experience points. Additional Experience Points: 1,000.”
“Congratulations, Host, on leveling up!”
“Congratulations, you've earned a chance to spin the Wheel Lottery!”
Su Ming was thrilled. He had actually won a chance at the Wheel Lottery?
Just then, his watch beeped. He picked it up and examined it closely.
To his amazement, the Wheel Lottery interface was displayed on the screen.
The wheel was segmented into eight sections, each marked with a distinct-colored question mark.
The notification sounded once more, “Master, would you like to initiate the lottery?”
“Absolutely!” Su Ming responded.
He was confident in his exceptional luck.
The lottery wheel began to spin immediately, and Su Ming watched intently.
After a suspenseful ten seconds, the wheel gradually came to a halt.
“Congratulations, Host, you've gained one skill point!”
Su Ming paused briefly upon hearing the notification.
But he quickly regained his composure.
Without hesitation, he allocated the skill point to his Experience Buff.
In no time, his experience jumped from 20 to 25!
Su Ming swiftly pulled up his data panel.
Farmer: Su Ming
Level: LV10
Experience: 323,927 / 500,000
Farm: Level Two
Breeding: Level One
Skills: Blessing from Plants, Initial Scanning Ability, Stamina Talent, Mosquito Immune System, Experience Buff at 25.
Su Ming paused again. Was this the extent of his data?
Wasn't there supposed to be a significant change upon reaching level ten?
What about the fabled Unlocking Store?
“System, shouldn't there be a significant change at level ten?” Su Ming, unable to contain his curiosity, inquired.
“The System has detected that the Host's farming area is too small!”
“System Notification: If the farming area exceeds 10 acres, the System will upgrade and update!”
Su Ming paused for a moment, processing the information. Did he really need to cultivate 10 acres of land?
The rule caught him off guard.
But after giving it some thought, Su Ming realized it was feasible. Old Man Yang's building occupied three acres, and the Xiao family was set to gift him another building, also covering three acres. Together with his original five acres, that would total eleven acres.
That would suffice!
Initially, Su Ming wasn't in any rush, but now he felt a stir of urgency.
Well, it wasn't so much urgency as it was curiosity.
Su Ming was eager to see what the System would look like after the update and what wonders the Unlocking Store might hold.
He was confident that the outcomes wouldn't disappoint.
Deciding to put those thoughts aside for the moment, Su Ming knew he'd soon be in a position to tear down the building.
First, he headed to the breeding zone to feed the animals.
Afterward, he hopped on the tractor and thoroughly plowed the five-acre plot from end to end.
Next, he pondered what crops he would plant.