Dan Biao was questioning his existence.
’Was Manager Cheng always this accommodating? Agreeing to whatever we ask? Why? Because Yang Hui is handsome? If he asked to sleep with you right now, would you also just reply, "Sure!"?’
He cursed internally. This completely shattered his worldview.
However, he knew this was a condition Cheng Jun absolutely couldn’t approve on her own. It would require a sign-off from upper management. Therefore, Dan Biao didn’t hold out much hope.
’Cheng Jun has been blinded by lust. This will never go through in the end.’ That was what Dan Biao truly thought.
When their business was concluded, they shook hands and parted ways. As Yang Hui held her soft hand, he felt her pinky scratch his palm.
’Looks like she’s getting restless again after not seeing me for a while.’
After leaving the Xinyue Group’s regional office, Dan Biao and Yang Hui headed into Xinyue Square Store 1. Since they were already there, they decided to check on their shops.
"A Hui, about what just happened—don’t get your hopes up. Cheng Jun doesn’t have the authority to make that call. Even if she could somehow pull it off, it would require both sides to sign an agreement waiving the minimum sales guarantee, or for their side to issue an official letter declaring the waiver.
"So, let’s keep our focus on improving store operations and management. As for those few unprofitable stores, we should visit them more often. We can also try talking to the leaders in their leasing department again."
Yang Hui remained silent. It wasn’t the first time he’d gotten a minimum guarantee waived; that was why he’d had the confidence to propose it. Back when he was at Ruijing Commerce, why had sales always been so strong? The boost from their online mall had been a critical factor.
’Ruijing Commerce’s brand power isn’t even as strong as Airex’s, yet they waived all of our minimums, didn’t they?’
’As for needing them to issue an official letter, that’s only to be expected. They’re a massive, well-established corporation, after all.’
Before he could answer Dan Biao, his phone buzzed.
A WeChat notification popped up on his phone. It was from Cheng Jun. Yang Hui smiled. ’So efficient!’
"President Dan, the official letter has been sent. I’m forwarding it to you."
As he said this, he forwarded the business letter—stamped with the official seal of Xinyue Group’s Qingjiang Region office—to Dan Biao.
Dan Biao hadn’t even had time to process this before he clicked it open and read:
In light of the long-standing friendly cooperation between the Xinyue Group Qingjiang Region and Futong Commerce, special support will be granted to the struggling brand ’Airex’. The minimum sales requirement for its featured position on the Xinyue Square online mall homepage is hereby waived.
Below it were the signatory details and a bright red official seal.
Dan Biao even saw President Tian’s signature.
’Holy shit,’ he thought. ’Are you two doing this just to make me look like an idiot?’
’I said this was against Xinyue’s rules, and Cheng Jun immediately replied, "We can do that."’
’The moment I finished saying that Cheng Jun’s word wasn’t final and that it needed approval from regional leadership, you immediately produce an official letter, signed and stamped by President Tian himself. How much time has even passed?’
’If I hadn’t just come straight from Manager Cheng’s office, I’d have thought this letter was a fake.’
’When did Xinyue Group get so accommodating? If I’d known, I should have requested the same for our other brands too! I’m such an idiot!’
Dan Biao silently berated himself. Why hadn’t he believed it? Why hadn’t he just added that they should apply for the other brands as well?
After composing himself, he said, "A Hui, I have to say, you’ve got good luck. They must have loosened their policies recently, and you just happened to catch them at the right time."
Yang Hui just smiled, then looked at another message from Cheng Jun.
[Cheng Jun: President Tian is a little upset that you came by but didn’t go see him. Next time you’re coming, let me know in advance. I’ll take you to a private theater.]
He didn’t reply. ’She’s just like Li Juan from Jiang’an City, coveting my "good looks."’
’The difference is, I’ve "handled" Cheng Jun many times, but I haven’t truly gotten a "handle" on Li Juan yet.’
’Speaking of Li Juan,’ he thought, ’I should thank her. It was thanks to her introduction that I completed that system task so quickly.’
BUZZ. Another message arrived.
[President Tian: A Hui, you came to the regional office and didn’t stop by to see your big bro for a bit?]
[Yang Hui: Brother Tian, I’m with a colleague today, so it’s not convenient. I’ll come by myself next time.]
It wasn’t that he was afraid of Dan Biao finding out about his relationship with President Tian. He just didn’t want President Tian to agree to every condition Futong Commerce proposed just for his sake.
He was only at Futong Commerce to farm unemployment value so that his unemployment benefits would be higher.
He felt no loyalty to the company. If Li Yang had been a decent guy, he might have helped him out more. But from what he could tell, Li Yang was just a mercenary businessman. Beyond doing his job, Yang Hui had no intention of helping him secure any extra benefits.
The two of them made their way to the Airex shop in Xinyue Square Store 1. They happened to run into Ji Kun, who was also inspecting the store. Seeing his two bosses, he hurried over.
Yang Hui tasked him with coordinating with the mall supervisor to get their products listed on the Xinyue Square online mall. When Ji Kun heard his bosses had secured a featured spot on the homepage, he was ecstatic. ’What a power move!’ he thought. It looked like June’s sales performance would get an unexpected boost.
"Thank you, President Dan!"
He assumed Dan Biao had negotiated the deal and given the opportunity to Airex. The comment made Dan Biao blush with embarrassment.
"Don’t thank me. This was your Manager Yang’s idea."
He wasn’t thinking that Cheng Jun would have refused if he had been the one to ask. He simply assumed the mall happened to have a new policy, and Yang Hui had just gotten lucky.
"Alright, I’m going to check on our other brand’s shops. You two continue the inspection here."
Futong Commerce had five shops in Xinyue Square Store 1. As the operations director, Dan Biao couldn’t just linger at the Airex store.
After they parted ways, he sent Cheng Jun a message:
[Dan Biao: Manager Cheng, we at Futong Commerce would like to apply for the same kind of homepage feature for our other brands as well. We ask for your support!]
A moment later:
[Cheng Jun: No can do. There are only a few good spots on the homepage; I can’t give them all to your company. The spot I got for Airex this time was the "Flash Sale" slot. That’s already the most support I can offer your company.]
Dan Biao was disappointed, but he had to admit that kid Yang Hui had some real dog-shit luck. It was the "Flash Sale" slot! That wasn’t just a fixed link on the homepage, but a floating image that moved with the user’s gaze—the single best advertising spot available.
’Still,’ he thought, ’if Airex’s performance improves, it counts as my performance too. I guess it’s a good thing either way.’
Yang Hui took a quick tour of the Airex shop with Ji Kun, then went down to the first floor to check the customer traffic in Xinyue Square Store 1.
’The shop President Tian set aside for my NLB brand is really the perfect choice,’ he mused. ’And considering those ridiculously favorable deal terms, this store is guaranteed to make a killing.’
He glanced at the time. 5:28 PM!
"Let’s go, Ji Kun. Time to clock out!"
"Huh? But President Dan is still in the mall. We’re leaving now?"
"Didn’t you see what I posted in the group chat?"
’What’s with the love for overtime? Are you a glutton for punishment or something?’
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