After Qiao Chuxi left, Tian Xuan approached from outside the door. Although there was a door between them, she had clearly overheard the entire conversation between the two.
“This woman is indeed insightful. If it were someone else, even with strong willpower, they might have been swayed by Fan Ge. With a woman like this leading Qiao Group, it’s sure to achieve great development!”
Looking at the figure that had long since vanished, Tian Xuan smiled slightly. As a member of the Tian Group, besides being highly skilled in assassination, she also possessed profound expertise in business. In fact, all of Xiao Yufan’s knowledge came from the Tian Group.
“She’s clearly very resistant toward me, so whatever I say just goes in one ear and out the other. I hope she’s not just a figurehead. If she can’t even determine which way to go, then there’s absolutely no reason for Hualong Enterprise to cooperate with Qiao Group at all…”
Xiao Yufan smiled, showing no emotion. Qiao Group was merely an added bonus. After all, even without Qiao Group as a stepping stone, Hualong Enterprise could still expand beyond Linjiang and establish itself in the north. Naturally, that was only a matter of time.
“Didn’t you say you were going to meet my mom today? When are we leaving?”
The atmosphere became somewhat heavy. Not knowing how much time had passed, Tian Xuan asked while a faint blush appeared on her perfect face, making her look especially charming.
“If you’re ready, we can leave anytime. Anyway, there’s nothing urgent happening at Hualong right now.”
Remembering their previous plan, Xiao Yufan slowly responded. The old master had repeatedly urged him to visit his parents, but he had never taken it seriously.
Coincidentally, Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, so he naturally wanted to go back home. After all, his mother and father were no longer in the capital city but living in the north, and the round trip would only take half a day.
Xiao Yufan didn’t want to deny it—he had already forgiven his parents deep down. After all, they had given him not only life but also everything from the Situ family, something he had never dared to imagine before.
Still, there remained a certain emotional distance in his heart. This time, he simply wanted to release his feelings. With the full moon symbolizing family reunion, it was indeed a perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between them.
Meanwhile, after leaving Hualong Enterprise, Qiao Chuxi immediately dialed her grandfather’s number. She needed to inform him about everything that had happened today. Such decisions were better left to him.
She believed her grandfather would also think Xiao Yufan was asking for too much—demanding seventy percent profit share? That was practically taking more than half. No one would be so generous.
“So, how did the negotiation go?”
Grandpa Qiao’s voice sounded noticeably stronger. After regaining consciousness from his coma, he had seen clearly who stood by the Qiao family and now cherished his granddaughter even more. Therefore, he was determined to cultivate her to take over Qiao Group.
“He had absolutely no sincerity at all—he even wanted to acquire Qiao Enterprise! What’s more infuriating is that he actually proposed a 3:7 profit split, with him taking seventy percent! Who dares to be so oppressive!”
Thinking of Xiao Yufan, Qiao Chuxi felt her anger rise again. That man was nothing but a petty, vindictive cad. She even wondered whether he would drive her crazy.
“He really said that? Did you agree?”
Just as Qiao Chuxi expected her grandfather to severely criticize Xiao Yufan, his excited voice came through the phone, causing her to feel puzzled. Had her grandfather actually been brainwashed by that man?
“He did say that, but I didn’t agree. Qiao Group has businesses spread across the north. Even without cooperating with Hualong Enterprise, we will still have a solid position in Linjiang and throughout the north.”
“No, you’re thinking too simply. Didn’t I tell you before? The buyer of Hualong Enterprise is Huihuang Enterprise, a powerful force from the capital, and I know for sure that Huihuang Enterprise belongs to the Situ family.”
Grandpa Qiao felt somewhat disappointed but quickly recovered. When mentioning the Situ family, even he, with decades of experience in the business world, couldn’t help but feel awe. The Situ family was a symbol in the business arena.
“The Situ family?” Qiao Chuxi murmured softly, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of surprise appearing on her lips. She had heard of the Situ family before and was no longer so naive. She understood all too well how prominent the Situ family was in the business world.
“Situated among the Northern Three Young Lords, Situ Wenchang is a distant relative of the Situ family. If I’m not mistaken, the person acquiring Hualong Enterprise should be Situ Lingyu’s grandson, the ‘Business Fox.’ Truly, not a single member of the Situ family is ordinary!”
Grandpa Qiao and Situ Lingyu were from the same era. He understood the terrifying capabilities of this “Business Fox” better than Qiao Chuxi ever could. This man had elevated the entire Situ family to a new peak, becoming a legendary figure in the capital’s business circles.
“He’s actually from the Situ family?”
A sudden sense of unreality struck Qiao Chuxi. How could someone she randomly met turn out to be from the Situ family? This man who looked so sleazy—her image of the Situ family instantly plummeted in her mind.
“Anyway, maybe this is for the best. If we had been cornered right from the start, we would have been at a disadvantage. Let’s think about it more carefully later. For now, Hualong Enterprise won’t come into direct conflict with Qiao Group.”
After some contemplation, Grandpa Qiao spoke calmly. If Qiao Group were truly absorbed into Huihuang Enterprise, it would definitely lose more freedom than it currently had. Yet, Qiao Chuxi was still a woman, and even with exceptional ability, managing the entire Qiao Group alone would be a daunting task.
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Chuxi stood still for a moment, gazing back at Hualong Enterprise. She then took a step forward. At this moment, the man lingering in her mind was none other than Xiao Yufan—the one she disliked the most.
Had it not been for the incident on the plane, she would have been grateful for his life-saving act and amazed by his Situ heritage. But now, aside from some indescribable emotions, she remained unusually calm.
Right after she left, Xiao Yufan and the three girls—Qingluan among them—appeared at the entrance of Hualong Enterprise. Clearly, the three girls had finished preparing, and it was time to set off.
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