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Chapter 230: Chapter 178: Chen Xiao’s Visit

Seeing Liu Haoran’s assistant, Xiaocai, at the door, he asked, "Is the boss around?"

Xiaocai looked up and said, "He just stepped out for a moment. He should be back soon!"

Fang Qiang had followed Liu Haoran for many years and felt they were on very familiar terms, so he said matter-of-factly, "I’ll wait for him in his office."

Before Xiaocai even had a chance to stop him, Fang Qiang had already walked into Liu Haoran’s office.

Spotting someone on the sofa, Fang Qiang was startled for a moment, then quickly realized it was probably someone from another shopping mall coming to visit President Liu.

Many people had been visiting recently, and several groups had already asked Fang Qiang to help arrange a meeting with Liu Haoran.

Seeing how young Chen Xiao was, he felt a touch of disdain and asked with an overly familiar tone, "Buddy, you here to see President Liu about opening a store?"

Chen Xiao didn’t know him and found him a bit rude, but his question also struck him as very strange.

’Here to get Liu Haoran to open a store? Funny, I actually am here to have Liu Haoran open stores!’

’Junxiao Square can add another Ledi and Yino, and the soon-to-be-acquired Tianlong Square can have Sa Mo, Ledi, and Yino all move in!’

’This would not only let them quickly capture the market, but also build up the Yino brand’s reputation, laying an excellent foundation for future development!’

Seeing Chen Xiao nod, Fang Qiang smiled arrogantly. "A lot of people are trying to get us on board right now. Can you guys offer a renovation subsidy?"

The moment Chen Xiao heard this, he realized this guy had mistaken him for a mall representative.

He shook his head and said, "I’m busy..." then raised his cup and took a sip of tea.

This was a clear dismissal. Fang Qiang was instantly displeased. ’Coming to our turf and acting so arrogant? You must be looking for trouble!’

"Buddy, let me tell you something. Any new store openings for any of Yino Group’s brands have to go through me. My name is Fang Qiang, head of the Expansion Department!"

"You’re Fang Qiang?"

The name rang a bell for Chen Xiao. Zhao Hui had mentioned him once, calling him a complete dumbass.

’Seeing him today, the reputation is well-deserved!’

Fang Qiang noticed he seemed to recognize his name. ’Of course he does,’ he thought. ’In the entire Han River business scene, who doesn’t know the name Fang Qiang? It’s practically legendary!’

"That’s right. I am Fang Qiang!"

He lifted his head proudly, thinking, ’Scared now, are you? Better hurry up and apologize nicely.’

Chen Xiao waved his hand in annoyance. "You can leave now."

’What the hell? Talk about a guest overstepping his bounds. Do you think you’re President Liu?!’

The badass pose Fang Qiang had worked so hard to strike was shattered in an instant.

Annoyed, he asked, "Which mall are you from?"

’This guy is as sticky as glue. Is his EQ really this low?’

’Dealing with Hou Fei at the company was sickening enough, and now I run into another halfwit over here.’

’Now he understood the look of complete resignation on Zhao Hui’s face when he’d mentioned him.’

’These people are just wired wrong!’

Chen Xiao called out, "Xiaocai!"

The assistant outside hurried in. Unlike Fang Qiang, she knew that this President Chen was President Liu’s honored guest, someone President Liu valued immensely.

"Go ask President Liu why he isn’t back yet. And while you’re at it, please show this... Manager Fang, is it? Please show him out. I’d like some peace and quiet."

’Holy shit, who the hell are you? Even the regional president isn’t this arrogant when he comes to the office!’

’Asking why President Liu isn’t back yet? You dare to blame Liu? Do you have any idea who Liu is now? He’s one of the top figures in the Jiangzhou Business District!’

Xiaocai suddenly grew tense and said at once, "Manager Fang, please step outside. I need to go find President Liu!"

Fang Qiang froze. Although his rank was much higher than Xiaocai’s, she was Liu Haoran’s assistant, and he generally avoided offending her. After all, she was one of the "Imperial Ministers."

He shot Chen Xiao a cold look. ’You’re so screwed. You want to get our brands in your mall? Just watch how I’m going to make things difficult for you!’

Xiaocai went out with Fang Qiang. Then, as she was about to look for Liu Haoran, she had barely taken a few steps before she ran into him and Xu Jia rushing over.

Before she had a chance to speak, Fang Qiang intercepted them first. "Boss, I have important work to report to you!"

Liu Haoran waved his hand dismissively. "Later. I’m busy!"

Fang Qiang’s strong desire to make his report was instantly quashed. He just asked, "Boss, who’s that moron from whatever mall in your office?"

Liu Haoran’s mind went blank. He whipped his head around. "You went in? Did you get into a conflict with him?"

Fang Qiang said, "Nah. He was acting all high and mighty, so I felt like slapping him, but I controlled myself."

Just then, Xiaocai said, "President Liu, President Chen just asked me to find you. He wanted to know why you weren’t back yet."

Liu Haoran’s face went pale. He said fiercely to Fang Qiang, "I’ll deal with you later!"

Liu Haoran meant he would settle the score with Fang Qiang later, but Fang Qiang thought he meant they’d discuss work. He immediately replied enthusiastically, "Great, Boss! I’ve got nothing but good news!"

’Good news my ass! I don’t know what you just did in there, but if you offended President Chen, I’m going to make your life a living hell!’

He wasn’t in the mood to deal with Fang Qiang right now. He first had to placate President Chen.

Only Xu Jia stood to the side, glaring at Fang Qiang. ’Calling Chen Xiao a moron? You dare insult my "brother-in-law"? I’ll personally see to it that you’re finished!’

She treated Zhao Xiangjun like her own sister and often joked with her, calling Chen Xiao her brother-in-law.

Having no time to waste talking nonsense with Fang Qiang, Liu Haoran trotted back to the office.

The first thing he did upon entering was glance at Chen Xiao, thinking, ’It’s over. President Chen looks so serious!’

"President Chen, I just went upstairs to find Manager Xu!"

Chen Xiao offered a simple "Oh." "You two, have a seat."

He turned and said, "Xu Jia, preparing for the new stores must be keeping you busy, huh?"

Xu Jia smiled. "It’s manageable. Definitely busier than you!"

She meant that Chen Xiao was always busy playing video games.

Liu Haoran was startled. ’Xu Jia is so bold! How dare she joke with President Chen!’

But Xu Jia truly wasn’t afraid of Chen Xiao. She wasn’t the type to suck up to the powerful; she genuinely saw Chen Xiao as her brother-in-law.

Chen Xiao didn’t mind her joke. He smiled, then turned to Liu Haoran. "President Haoran, your expansion manager might have been adequate when he was in charge of developing street-front shops, but someone of his caliber is not suited for business negotiations with high-end malls."

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