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Chapter 198: Chapter 168: All Grand Moves

That’s right, Xu Wu had asked for Chen Xiao’s opinion.

She had asked whether they should pause their expansion in commercial real estate, given their heavy investment in the new energy vehicle sector.

Chen Xiao had replied without a second thought, "Don’t worry about the money. Not only should we not pause, we need to strike while the iron is hot. Focus on Jiangzhou City first. Acquire as many of the most premium commercial properties as possible!"

Xu Wu understood what he meant. Just one Junxiao Square was already a dominant force in the Jiangzhou Business District. If they acquired all of Jiangzhou’s top commercial properties, wouldn’t every brand have to get on their knees and call them ’daddy’?

What she probably couldn’t guess was that some people wouldn’t even be allowed to kneel and call them ’daddy,’ even if they wanted to.

That punk Chen Xiao held a serious grudge. If he acquired all the premium venues, Xia Bin would be utterly finished.

Xia Bin didn’t have many stores; his brands were concentrated in these premium malls, and they were all high-earning locations.

There were two other commercial plazas in all of Jiangzhou City that could compare to Junxiao Square: Wanhong Square in the Economic Development Zone and Tianlong Square in the Government Affairs District.

Neither of them was part of a Hanjiang-based chain; they were both single-location establishments.

They were projects by local real estate developers, operated by asset-light management companies.

She was too busy to personally handle the initial stages of acquiring commercial plazas.

That’s why she had specifically summoned Xu Jun and Zhao Hui today.

"President Jun, President Hui, please, have a seat."

This was the second time both men had been in Xu Wu’s office, but they could clearly feel the immense pressure emanating from the beautiful president across from them.

With every gesture, she seemed capable of changing fortunes and moving mountains.

They had heard that in this year’s selection for Hanjiang Province’s "Person of the Year," President Xu was leading the pack by an overwhelming margin.

Luckily, there were no public corporate registry apps in this world; otherwise, Zhao Xiangjun, the company’s actual controlling shareholder, would be even more astonishing than Xu Wu.

She would certainly no longer be able to live her simple, ordinary life. She would lose so much joy that way; Zhao Xiangjun was a person who cherished her peace and quiet.

Xu Wu’s assistant served tea. She had three assistants now—a testament to just how busy she was.

Now, if the head of any project needed to report to her, they had to first make an appointment with one of her assistants, who would then schedule a time slot.

Without a prior appointment, Xu Wu simply had no time to see anyone.

"I’ve asked you both here today because the group has some new initiatives as part of our long-term development plan, and I need you to lead the charge."

"President Xu, please give us your instructions!"

Xu Jun hardly dared to breathe in her presence.

"First, I want you to immediately begin establishing a subsidiary of Junxiao Business Management Company. President Jun, you will serve as its temporary Chairman and CEO."

Xu Jun was stunned. ’That’s a pretty hefty title!’ he thought.

’But it’s a promotion, and that’s a good thing! It looks like the group is planning a major expansion in business management. My chance has finally come!’

"President Jun, you’ll be in charge of arranging the company’s entire organizational structure. Now, for the other matter—the main reason I called you both here today."

Xu Jun and Zhao Hui immediately sat up straighter.

"The group is interested in both Wanhong Square and Tianlong Square. President Jun, President Hui, I want you to approach them and begin negotiations for an acquisition."

Xu Jun’s head snapped up. ’Such a huge move!’

He had expected the group to make a push in commercial real estate, but he’d never imagined they were this ambitious. They actually wanted to sweep up all the most premium malls in the Jiangzhou region in one fell swoop.

’If they could really pull this off, my influence as Chairman and CEO of Junxiao Business Management Company in the Hanjiang region would probably surpass even Huang Guangyuan’s!’

’Of course, that excluded influence over high-end luxury brands. In Hanjiang, those brands would only ever set up shop in Ganglong International.’

’By then, his former boss, Peng Yu, probably wouldn’t even be worthy of shining my shoes!’

Xu Wu hadn’t mentioned salary, but Xu Jun knew the group was never stingy.

Since coming to Junxiao Square from Wansheng Group, his salary had already increased by 30% for doing the same type of work.

And that was on top of the fact that Wansheng Group’s compensation was already considered top-tier in the industry.

’For the group’s grand strategy, and for my own sake... Wanhong, Tianlong, it doesn’t matter. We are definitely acquiring them this time!’

He didn’t doubt the group’s financial strength. After all, all the recent headlines screamed of Junxiao Investment Group’s deep pockets.

He also had other thoughts. Logically, a vice president like Zhao Hui shouldn’t be involved in something like this.

’President Xu put me in charge of everything today, yet she made sure Zhao Hui was involved in every step. I get it now,’ Xu Jun realized. ’Zhao Hui’s status isn’t simple!’

On the way back, Xu Jun said to Zhao Hui, "President Hui, if we work together, I’m certain we can build Junxiao Business Management Company into a national commercial powerhouse!"

How could Zhao Hui not be thrilled? If things went as Xu Jun described, he too would one day become a titan in the Huaxia Business Community!

He knew it would require immense financial backing, as well as time and a deep pool of talent. But for some reason, his faith in Chen Xiao was absolute.

’Perhaps there were just too many inexplicable, miraculous things about the man.’

Far away in Shanghai, Zhang Shijie was riding high.

As the CEO of Yino Group, he had spearheaded the successful acquisition of the Sa Mo brand and facilitated the launch of a collaboration between Sa Mo and Chanel.

This achievement earned him the deep respect of the board of directors, and for a time, his prestige within the company was unrivaled.

He knew full well that this was all thanks to President Chen’s power. He had no idea how Chen Xiao was able to influence Chanel, but Chen Xiao hadn’t said, and he hadn’t asked. He just knew that as long as he was on President Chen’s ship, he was as safe as a house.

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