Chapter 2009: Chapter 2004: Chasing Him Back
"Xiaobei, why are you coughing? Are you sick?"
"Yeah, why did you suddenly start coughing?"
Upon hearing Hu Xiaobei cough, Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao, who were originally warmly chatting with Feng Xueyan, turned their heads and asked with concern.
"No, I just suddenly felt my throat was a bit uncomfortable. It’s fine now."
Hu Xiaobei explained somewhat awkwardly.
Hu Xiaobei didn’t want to cough, but without doing so, they were chatting so cheerfully, they had no intention of acknowledging him.
Gently nodding, they pointed to the spot beside them, "Oh! Then come over and have some tea with us, we just brewed it."
"Hmm... it’s getting late, so let’s talk business first!"
Saying this, Hu Xiaobei touched his waist.
Hu Xiaobei knew that if he continued drinking tea with them, he might suffer more.
"That’s true, business is important!"
They exchanged glances, lazily stood up.
Seeing their languid and charming appearance, Hu Xiaobei involuntarily swallowed.
Giving Hu Xiaobei a meaningful look, they softly said, "Xiaobei, come find me and sister later when you finish your business, we need to discuss something."
"Sure! I will!"
Hu Xiaobei quickly agreed.
"Then it’s settled, sister and I will be waiting for you in the room!"
With a gentle smile, they interlocked arms and gracefully left.
"This dress really suits them!"
Glancing at the dresses they wore, Hu Xiaobei sincerely admired.
Originally, their figures were quite good; with this dress as contrast, they appeared even more alluring.
Even though he had seen a lot, Hu Xiaobei couldn’t help but glance a few more times.
"Master Xiaobei, it seems you don’t really feel like discussing business now."
"How could that be, I’m definitely in the mood."
Speaking, Hu Xiaobei quickly sat across from Feng Xueyan.
"Really?"
Feng Xueyan softly questioned, while her white slender legs naturally crossed.
This made Hu Xiaobei glance a few more times.
Feeling a bit shy, Feng Xueyan glanced at Hu Xiaobei, set down her cup, and in a slightly lazy tone said, "I’ll be opening a shop here in the future and really like the environment, so I’ll basically live here when free. You don’t need to look now, after business, I’ll let you look enough, okay."
"Uh..."
Hu Xiaobei’s eye twitch, unsure of what to say.
Seeing Hu Xiaobei looking speechless, she giggled and said, "Alright, Master Bei, I was teasing you. Seriously, I really love the environment of Xiaohe Village, so I truly plan to stay here often. Let’s talk business now."
Gaining his composure, Hu Xiaobei nodded lightly, "Alright! I checked the commercial street before, there are plenty of spots, so if you’re willing, you can pick one, once chosen, you can start the renovation anytime."
In the commercial street, only by attracting more shops can the business thrive.
No one knows this better than Hu Xiaobei, so he truly welcomes any businessperson willing to open a shop.
Looking at Hu Xiaobei, Feng Xueyan lazily tilted her head, "That sounds great, how’s the rent calculated?"
"Rent-free! Our Xiaohe Village offers rent-free spaces to all shops settling in."
Hu Xiaobei might not be extremely wealthy but isn’t overly keen on such rent money.
So, when preparing to attract businesses, Hu Xiaobei set the rule that any shop settling in is rent-free.
"That’s so generous?"
Seeing her astonished look, Hu Xiaobei laughed, "Otherwise, how will popularity be built up! You know, in business, vision needs to be long-term, right?"
"Master Xiaobei, your success is truly not a fluke."
She knew Xiaohe Village’s location is very favorable, so rent is a frightening sum.
Now, Hu Xiaobei has completely given it up.
This truly made her admire him a lot.
Hu Xiaobei chuckled lightly, "My ultimate goal is to serve tourists! If I collect high rent, you’ll still open a shop but increase prices, ultimately tourists foot the bill, which goes against my original intention."
Guo Meiyu is pregnant...
Hu Xiaobei wants to accumulate more virtue, naturally wouldn’t crazily collect rent at this time.
"Indeed, doing this is great for tourists and beneficial for Xiaohe Village’s future, but many are blinded by high rent and can’t see this much."
Feng Xueyan sighed...
Previously, Feng Xueyan had opened shops in many new malls; each was initially booming.
But gradually, the boom would fade.
Because rent was really high.
Many businesses had to raise prices to balance costs, leading to fewer customers and eventually a vicious cycle.
"Gradually, people will change like this!"
With a soft smile, Hu Xiaobei picked up the teapot and poured her a cup.
Feng Xueyan stopped talking, just seriously looked at Hu Xiaobei.
For a while, she sweetly smiled and said softly, "Master Xiaobei, has anyone ever told you that you’re really handsome?"
Glancing at Feng Xueyan, Hu Xiaobei awkwardly murmured, "You’re the only one being so direct."
Hu Xiaobei knows he isn’t exceptionally handsome, just enough to be eye-catching.
Seeing Hu Xiaobei’s awkwardness, Feng Xueyan giggled, "But I really think you’re quite handsome! Would you be interested in being my boyfriend?"
Upon hearing such direct inquiry, Hu Xiaobei almost dropped the teapot...
With a forced laugh, Hu Xiaobei asked, "Are you joking with me?"
Noticing Hu Xiaobei’s surprise, Feng Xueyan shook her head firmly and seriously said, "No way, I genuinely want you as my boyfriend. If you’re interested, we can meet the parents tomorrow, is that okay?"
"Uh... How about we first check out the commercial street downhill."
Scared by Feng Xueyan’s enthusiasm, Hu Xiaobei swiftly changed the subject.
A bit disappointed, Feng Xueyan sighed and then perked up, "Alright! Anyway, I was planning to finalize the branch setup today, next is to start renovation."
"Mm!"
Speaking, Hu Xiaobei stood with her.
Glancing at the diamond-studded heels over ten centimeters high she’s wearing, Hu Xiaobei hesitated but softly said, "Would you like to change your shoes? It’ll be troublesome going downhill in those!"
Going down is harder than climbing...
Though the mountain isn’t tall, it’s still two hundred meters...
Feng Xueyan descending in those ultra-high heels would truly be tough.
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