Hualong Enterprise had gone through a slump but was now gradually regaining its vitality. With a glorious and powerful backing, its recovery was steadily pushing Hualong toward its peak…
Qingluan and Lanyue had been assigned to different departments, as Xiao Yufan knew that placing both women in the same department would immediately overcrowd it. He certainly didn’t want any conflicts or jealousy among employees over his women.
Tianxuan, on the other hand, was the most relaxed among the three girls. Apart from spending each day with Xiao Yufan, she had the habit of showing up at the staff cafeteria, chatting with Qin Nan…
Xiao Yufan was very satisfied with Hualong’s development. After all, it was still early days. For Hualong to already occupy a place in Linjiang exceeded even his expectations. Of course, this was partly due to the foundation Hualong Enterprise had previously possessed.
For several consecutive days, Qiao’s Group from Linjiang had repeatedly come to his attention. Without even thinking, he knew that as a local enterprise, Qiao’s Group would certainly not allow Huishan to dominate the market alone.
“Qiao’s?” Xiao Yufan murmured to himself, a slight smile curling his lips as he thought of the woman he had unexpectedly saved. He continued, “I wonder what position that woman holds in Qiao’s Group. She owes me more than just a life-debt!”
“Boss, someone outside wants to see you. Do you want to meet them?” Just as Xiao Yufan was lost in thought, a melodious voice came from behind him—it was Tianxuan, who had just left not long ago.
“Looking for me? Who is it?” Xiao Yufan hesitated a little, as he didn’t really have any friends in Linjiang. Naturally, he was very cautious about someone suddenly wanting to meet him.
“She says she’s the head of Qiao’s Group…”
Tianxuan was also puzzled, unsure why someone from Qiao’s Group would come to Hualong Enterprise. Although the two factions were now in competition, there hadn’t been much actual friction between them.
“Let her in…” Though puzzled, Xiao Yufan still wanted to meet this person from Qiao’s Group. After all, there would inevitably be business conflicts eventually, and meeting now wouldn’t be too awkward… He closed his eyes and fell into thought.
Frowning slightly, Xiao Yufan slowly raised his head when he heard the office door quietly open a crack…
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere became unusually strange. Xiao Yufan could even sense the emotion in the air turning into astonishment.
“It’s you!” They both exclaimed simultaneously. Seeing Qiao Chuxi come into view, Xiao Yufan almost jumped from his seat. This coincidence was just too much… Qiao Chuxi was also very surprised.
When she saw Tianxuan present there, her heart skipped a beat. In that moment, all her guesses were confirmed.
“You’re the current chairman of Hualong Enterprise?” Qiao Chuxi still had some doubts, but soon she realized how foolish that question was. If Xiao Yufan was in this office, could he possibly be just an employee?
“It’s true Hualong is mine. I wonder what business this young lady has. If I haven’t guessed wrong, you must be from Qiao’s Group…” Xiao Yufan nodded with a smile, realizing he had underestimated this woman’s power. The head of Qiao’s Group—no wonder people flocked to her…
“My grandfather has handed the entire Qiao’s Group over to me. In other words, I am now the true controller of Qiao’s, and I am here representing them entirely.” Qiao Chuxi didn’t know much about Xiao Yufan’s background.
Of course, even if she did, she would still have to speak from the perspective of Qiao family and Qiao’s Group interests… “I have no interest in whether you are Qiao’s Group’s leader or not. I just want to know why you came here. I can’t believe the Qiao family’s daughter personally came just to say this…”
Perhaps because of what had happened before, Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly fond of this woman, so his words naturally sounded very harsh.
“You should know that Hualong Enterprise is a leading enterprise in Linjiang. Even if it went bankrupt accidentally, it still has a strong foundation. As for foreign enterprises…”
“Do you mean I don’t have the ability to lead Hualong, or that your Qiao’s Group has such long-reaching influence that you can drive me out of here…”
Xiao Yufan caught the implication in Qiao Chuxi’s words and coldly retorted with a hint of sarcasm.
“That’s not what I meant. I meant that if possible, Qiao’s is willing to pay a higher price to acquire Hualong. I believe the difference in price will satisfy you…”
“Sorry, but I never easily let go of what I set my eyes on. In other words, I will never give up Hualong Enterprise. As for painful sacrifices, I won’t make them for now…”
Without hesitation, Xiao Yufan decisively rejected Qiao Chuxi’s proposal. As the first step for Huishan’s advance into the north, Hualong Enterprise had deeper significance…
Qiao Chuxi was momentarily taken aback, not expecting Xiao Yufan to cut off her next words so directly. This man now seemed more mature and steady compared to before.
“If you don’t want to give up Hualong, I have a proposal. I wonder if you’d agree!”
Since she couldn’t obtain Hualong from Xiao Yufan, Qiao Chuxi could only settle for the next best option—getting along peacefully with this man she disliked intensely. This was also the task entrusted by Grandpa Qiao…
“Speak then. I’m not as free as you are…” Xiao Yufan replied bluntly, causing Qiao Chuxi some frustration. It felt like she was troubling him so much!
“I want Qiao’s and Huishan to establish a cooperative relationship…”
“Give me a reason…” Xiao Yufan smiled, his fingers lightly tapping on the desk, producing a series of crisp sounds…
“I believe in Hualong’s potential. I also believe Qiao’s Group and Hualong can cooperate very well!” Qiao Chuxi didn’t hide her feelings. She clearly knew that if Qiao’s Group could truly establish a cooperative relationship with Hualong, the beneficiary would definitely be them…
“Sorry, but I have absolutely no interest in what you’re saying. Of course, if possible, I might choose to acquire Qiao’s Enterprise!” Xiao Yufan hit the nail on the head regarding Qiao Chuxi’s intentions.
Thus, he remained unusually calm. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Chuxi’s expression had already turned very dark…
“It seems Hualong Enterprise has absolutely no sincerity at all!” Qiao Chuxi had never been rejected like this before, so she was very angry now…
“Please, it was you who approached me first. If talking about lack of sincerity, it should be your Qiao’s Group!” Xiao Yufan laughed, his lips twitching slightly. In his view, this negotiation had absolutely nothing to do with his interests…
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