My Daily Basic Stipend Is 10 Million

Chapter 248: Chapter 184: Groping Hand

She didn’t even notice when his hand explored further inward, only snapping back to reality when his grip became a little painful.

She yanked his hand away. By then, they had already arrived at the parking garage.

Chen Xiao’s hand fell to his side, and he slept on, breathing deeply.

Xu Wu looked at him, not knowing whether to be angry or amused. ’His hand can wander around even when he’s asleep? Does he have a habit of sleepwalking?’

She parked the car. Since she and Chen Xiao lived in the same building, their parking spots were close to each other.

She got out, put on her overcoat, then went to the passenger side, opened the door, and said, "We’re home. If you don’t wake up, I’m taking you to my place!"

"Huh? We’re home? That was fast! I must have dozed off!"

Xu Wu asked pointedly, "So, did you dream about anything?"

Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said, "I think I dreamed I was eating lamb chops."

Annoyed, Xu Wu went over and pinched his arm. "Next time you dream about eating lamb chops, I’ll chop your hand off and make it into a crystal pork knuckle!"

Chen Xiao gave an embarrassed laugh. Now that they were back at their complex, he didn’t dare act so brazenly. He had a guilty conscience.

They entered the elevator together. Xu Wu smiled and said, "Want to come upstairs for a bit?"

Chen Xiao quickly shook his head. "No, no. My head’s a little dizzy. I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it back to my own place later!"

"Hmph!" Xu Wu couldn’t be bothered with him.

When the elevator reached the third floor, Chen Xiao wished her a good night and hurried out.

The smile on Xu Wu’s face instantly vanished, replaced by a look of weariness and loneliness.

She opened her door, hung up her bag, and gazed at the empty apartment, an inexplicable sadness welling up in her heart.

She picked up her phone, planning to check her work group chats, and noticed a missed call from her mom.

The house at Jindi Mansion in Qingyun County was all set. Gao Yue and Li Xiao had taken care of purchasing all the daily necessities perfectly.

Xu Wu had called home during the day, saying she would go back in a few days to help them move.

She had suggested they not move their old things and just buy new ones, but old folks always have sentimental items they can’t bear to leave behind.

She planned to find time in the next two days to go pick them up and get them settled in.

She hung up her coat. The Bihu Twin Seals apartment had constant temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels year-round. Coming home truly felt like spring, no matter the season.

She didn’t call her mother back right away. Every evening, she had a habit of reviewing the day’s work to see if anything had been overlooked.

First, she called Xu Jun to ask about the progress of the Tianlong International acquisition.

The acquisition price had been confirmed: 1.6 billion. Flush with cash, Chen Xiao hadn’t quibbled over the details; it didn’t matter if the owner made a little extra.

After all, his money came easily. Converting it into these high-quality fixed assets, he couldn’t care less about an extra hundred million here or there.

Xu Wu then asked about the arrangements for the original property management company.

Xu Jun hesitated for a moment before reporting the situation to Xu Wu.

He was still working on Lin Ya, hoping to persuade her to jump ship to Junxiao Asset Management Company.

Lin Ya was very influential at Tianlong International. If she left, the entire management team might follow her. Junxiao Business Management Company had just been established and lacked a deep talent pool, so losing a large number of managers would cause trouble for their initial operations.

But the problem was that Lin Ya was the "Eldest Princess" of Lifan Business Management Company, not just any professional manager. This made the task very difficult.

So the question now was, while the property assets could be handed over, should the management team be replaced or not?

Xu Wu stated unequivocally, "We will be operating entirely with heavy assets from now on. There is no possibility of collaborating with other business management companies!"

"She either defects to our side, or she’s out. As for chaos in the initial management phase? Aren’t you just worrying for nothing? The world will keep spinning no matter who leaves."

"Also, President Xu, let me remind you: when faced with the group’s grand strategy, no special circumstances are allowed to obstruct our main objective. When a decision has to be made, make it. Don’t drag your feet. The group will not compromise."

"Understood, President Xu. I’ll have this handled within three days!"

Xu Jun could tell President Xu was already displeased and immediately stated his position. His hand holding the phone was already trembling slightly.

The invisible pressure President Xu sometimes exerted on them was strong enough to be suffocating.

After hanging up with Xu Jun, she called Xu Gang.

"President Xu, I know you’ve already made arrangements for the sale of the remaining Tianqi 01 inventory, but starting this week, zero sales will not be tolerated!"

"Junxing Auto has become a joke in the industry. Tell your soldiers to get their act together. You have all those sales outlets, and you can’t sell a single car?"

"Junxing Auto doesn’t support idlers!"

At Xu Gang’s level, he had to take calls at any time. The big boss could call whenever something came up.

He didn’t say a word, listening as President Xu delivered three sentences, each one harsher than the last.

He knew President Xu would give him time, but not much. If he couldn’t produce results, he probably wouldn’t have a good outcome himself.

Once she had finished arranging work matters, Xu Wu finally dialed her mother’s number.

Her sharp, incisive demeanor from moments before vanished, replaced by a voice so gentle it could touch one’s soul.

"Mom, you called during the day, but I was busy with work."

"Ah Wu, work is important, but your health is more important. Your father and I don’t need you to be fabulously wealthy; we just hope you can be safe, sound, healthy, and happy."

Xu Wu hummed in agreement. "My job is very relaxed, don’t worry. I’ll come back in the next couple of days to help you guys move. The house in the county town is all ready!"

Her parents still didn’t know what the house looked like, but they knew a house in the county seat couldn’t be cheap.

Feeling a pang of concern for her daughter, her mother said, "Ah Wu, we’re used to living in our old home. This just adds to your burden!"

"It’s fine, Mom! My job now is easy and pays well, so don’t you worry!"

"Sigh! My little girl has really made something of herself. Your career is going well, but you also need to think about settling down. It’s too lonely to be out there struggling all by yourself."

Xu Wu froze for a moment and subconsciously glanced at the floor beneath her feet, which, of course, she couldn’t see through.

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