My Daily Basic Stipend Is 10 Million

Chapter 158: Chapter 154: A Smart Mouth and Forgetting to Take Meds

Thanks to his connection with Chen Xiao, Gao Yue was much more polite to Hou Fei for the rest of the evening, leaving Hou Fei feeling like he was walking on air.

On a trip to the restroom, he said to Yuan Kai, who was accompanying him, "It seems President Gao really admires intellectuals. You saw that, right? We got along great. I’m sure she’ll have no problem helping us out with our projects in the future."

’Admires?’ Yuan Kai thought. ’I didn’t see that at all.’

Hou Fei’s next words made him want to start cursing.

"You get the bill for tonight. Just keep track of it, and I’ll pay you back later!"

Yuan Kai didn’t overthink it at first. ’It’s probably not appropriate for a leader to pay the bill himself,’ he reasoned. ’But making me front tens of thousands of yuan? What’s that about? My base salary is only 6,000 a month.’

But Hou Fei had spoken, and it wouldn’t be right to refuse. Fortunately, Yuan Kai had received a fair amount in bonuses recently, so he had some cash to spare.

When they returned to the private room, they learned that Li Guoqiang and his party had just come by to offer a toast. Hou Fei and Yuan Kai had missed them completely.

Otherwise, it would have been another run-in with acquaintances.

Li Man was a bit disappointed that Chen Xiao hadn’t come over. Even though Gao Yue had warned her off and she didn’t dare to dream, just getting a look at him was a feast for the eyes, and there was no harm in that.

Chen Xiao didn’t go over because he knew Hou Fei and Yuan Kai were there, and he couldn’t be bothered to see them.

Hou Fei subconsciously glanced at the case of wine and saw that another bottle had been opened. His heart bled at the sight. He had already forced himself to drink as little as possible, yet they had still gone through so much.

When the party broke up for the night, Gao Yue had a driver waiting to pick her up. The rest went their separate ways.

Li Man kept looking left and right, but she didn’t see the person she was hoping to, much to her disappointment.

Chen Xiao, however, was already on his way home. He had called for a designated driver and was sitting in the passenger seat, messaging Liu Haoran back.

Liu Haoran had visited Huang Guangyuan earlier that day. He had, of course, dropped President Chen’s name, and Huang Guangyuan agreed to his proposal without a moment’s hesitation.

The plan was to first kick Sa Mo out. Sa Mo’s parent company would then use this as a pretext to terminate Four Seasons Clothing’s license at Ganglong International.

Then, Huang Guangyuan would kick Ledi out, allowing Sa Mo to come in and open a new store.

Liu Haoran hadn’t expected Huang Guangyuan to move so quickly. Right after their discussion, Huang Guangyuan, in his presence, had the floor manager inform Ledi that their lease would not be renewed.

Chen Xiao had told Liu Haoran to prepare to bring the Sa Mo brand into both Ganglong International and Junxiao Square.

Yi Rui’s location definitely wouldn’t be given up, so Chen Xiao told Liu Haoran to find Zhao Hui and have him arrange for a spot on the first floor, which would be a better fit for Sa Mo’s brand positioning.

Liu Haoran understood Chen Xiao’s implication. ’A moment of silence for Xia Bin,’ he thought grimly.

Zhao Hui would surely go after Xia Bin’s first-floor brand. Just thinking about the losses Four Seasons Clothing would suffer made Liu Haoran wince in sympathy.

This wasn’t just about a loss in sales; it was a problem he couldn’t explain away to several of his brands.

At the same time, it would make him a laughingstock in the Jiangzhou business community.

He really needed to meet with Zhao Hui. It was a good opportunity to build rapport, and it would also help lay the groundwork for Yi Rui’s lease renewal.

Of course, he knew Zhao Hui wouldn’t give him a hard time. After all, both properties belonged to Boss Zhao.

When Chen Xiao got home, he was already used to being waited on hand and foot.

Zhao Xiangjun brought him a hot towel to wipe his face and a bowl of sobering soup to drink. "Who were you drinking with?" she asked. "You reek of alcohol, like you fell into a wine cellar!"

She felt a pang of worry. Drinking every day was bad for one’s health. How could she know that Chen Xiao’s Constitution was already at 100, making him practically immune to all illnesses?

After that little bit of alcohol, his mind was perfectly clear. If it weren’t for the risk of a DUI check, he would have had no problem driving himself home.

He chuckled. "The fact that I didn’t go to the wrong door should tell you I’m not that drunk!"

"The wrong door?" she said. "Maybe you did go to the wrong door and just got beaten and thrown out!"

She giggled at her own joke.

Chen Xiao was suddenly reminded that Xu Wu was planning to buy an apartment in this very building. She had even asked him whether he preferred her on top or on the bottom. If he really were to go to the wrong door, maybe one day he’d find himself stumbling into her apartment.

With that thought in mind, he took advantage of the moment Zhao Xiangjun went to cut some fruit and sent a message to Xu Wu: "Miss Xu, have you bought your apartment yet?"

A moment later, Xu Wu replied, "I have! I’m going to find some time this weekend to buy some household items, and then I’m moving in!"

"So, are you above me or below me?"

Xu Wu took a long moment to reply. "Chen Xiao, did someone get fresh with you while you were out drinking tonight? Is that why you’re coming home and getting fresh with me?"

Gao Yue had messaged Xu Wu earlier in the evening, saying she’d run into her boyfriend while she was out drinking. Xu Wu immediately guessed it was Chen Xiao.

The last time, Li Xiao and Gao Yue had mistaken Chen Xiao for her boyfriend, and she had never corrected them.

At the company, she and Chen Xiao addressed each other as President Chen and President Xu.

But after work, they reverted to their old ways, with him flirtatiously calling her Miss Xu, and her just calling him Chen Xiao.

"Get fresh with you? In your dreams! I’m drunk, not stupid!"

"Go brush your teeth and go to bed. You’re so annoying!"

She was telling him to brush his teeth because of his smart mouth.

’Pah! My dear Xiangjun doesn’t mind, so what right do you have to be disgusted? It’s not like I’m trying to kiss you!’

Just as he was thinking this, Zhao Xiangjun came over with a fruit platter. He crooked a finger at her. "Come here, baby, give me a kiss!"

Zhao Xiangjun took a step back. "Chen Xiao, did you forget to take your medicine today?"

Chen Xiao subconsciously asked, "What medicine?"

Then it hit him—she was saying he was crazy!

’Alright, so you’ve gotten bold,’ he thought. He yanked her toward him, and his alcohol-tinged lips crashed down on hers.

"Mmph... mmph... You’re the worst!"

Zhao Xiangjun stood up, straightening her wrinkled blouse and skirt.

Then she said, "Chen Xiao, I bought you a present today!"

Chen Xiao feigned ignorance. "What kind of present?"

"A toy that all men like?"

"No way! You bought me an inflatable doll?" Chen Xiao exclaimed.

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