Just a few days ago, Qiao Chuxi had thought that Xiao Yufan was simply too greedy. But after a few days had passed, she started to feel differently, especially after witnessing the rapid development of Hualong Enterprise. She became even more convinced that merging Qiao Group into Huihuang would bring greater benefits.
Otherwise, Qiao Chuxi would never have come here in the first place. Grandpa Qiao had handed over the entire Qiao Group to her, and she was determined to lead it toward even greater success. Otherwise, she would only invite gossip and criticism.
After all, the entire Qiao family was watching her closely. If she made even the slightest mistake, many people would jump at the chance to challenge her, and even Grandpa Qiao’s support might eventually wear him out.
Therefore, aside from fighting for greater benefits for the Qiao Group, Qiao Chuxi had already decided on her answer for this negotiation…
“The Qiao Group is willing to merge under Huihuang. I think it would be better for Hualong Enterprise to become part of Huihuang. Everyone in the capital knows that Huihuang is already expanding into the north, and Linjiang is only the first step!”
Composing herself, Qiao Chuxi’s eyes showed a hint of determination. Xiao Yufan wasn’t an easy opponent, and she certainly didn’t want to lose ground with just a few careless words, let alone fall into his traps…
Yet she didn’t expect that when he heard her words, Xiao Yufan was also somewhat surprised. He had expected Qiao Chuxi might change her mind, but not this quickly.
“It seems you’ve secretly investigated me. Could it be that you have a crush on me? If you’re secretly in love, just tell me. How else would I know? Although I’m not really into flat-chested girls, you barely qualify to be my woman…”
After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Yufan yawned. Although the result was sudden, it was still within his expectations. Looking at Qiao Chuxi’s cautious gaze, he suddenly felt like teasing her.
“What?!” Qiao Chuxi was stunned on the spot. Once she regained her composure, she suddenly wanted to punch this man in front of her. Who did he think he was, calling her flat-chested? She was just a little on the smaller side!
More importantly, how dare he say she had a crush on him? Was she really that low in taste? Ever since their flight together, Xiao Yufan had already been labeled by her as a pervert and a peeping tom…
Qingluan looked at Xiao Yufan and Qiao Chuxi, her expression slightly odd. These two seemed completely incompatible—every time they met, they were ready to argue. Yet from her perspective, they actually seemed quite harmonious.
“Alright, go ahead. What other demands does the Qiao Group have? I don’t believe Miss Qiao came all this way just to tell me this result!”
Xiao Yufan naturally understood that Qiao Chuxi must have other conditions. Otherwise, with her personality, she wouldn’t have come here just to endure insults. Although he wasn’t particularly fond of this woman, if the Qiao Group really merged with Huihuang, the two of them would definitely interact much more.
“You should know that the Qiao Group is more suitable than Hualong for Huihuang’s expansion into the north, because the Qiao Group’s business network is far more extensive than Hualong’s!”
Qiao Chuxi was very dissatisfied. If looks could kill, Xiao Yufan would have died countless times already. But since this pervert had changed the subject, she naturally couldn’t keep arguing.
“Go on…”
Xiao Yufan knew exactly what she was after—she wanted a bigger share. Indeed, the Qiao Group had much more capital than Hualong Enterprise. Even though Hualong could match the Qiao Group in Linjiang, it was far behind in the entire northern region.
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s expression remain unchanged, Qiao Chuxi felt somewhat disappointed. He was indeed a pervert, but at times, she simply couldn’t read him or understand what he was thinking…
“If the Qiao Group merges into Huihuang, all its northern operations will belong to Huihuang. But you should understand that although the Qiao Group may not dominate in every sector, its profits are definitely substantial. If it’s only thirty percent, that seems a bit too little, don’t you think?”
After thinking it over, Qiao Chuxi still felt that the thirty-seventy split was too unfair. It was like handing the Qiao Group to Xiao Yufan on a silver platter, and yet this guy still wanted the lion’s share…
“If the Qiao Group’s profits were to triple or even quintuple in the future, would you still think thirty percent is too little?”
Xiao Yufan didn’t answer directly. Instead, he countered with a question, a faint smile curling his lips as if he had everything under control. When it came to negotiating with women—especially attractive ones—he had plenty of experience.
“While that may be true, even without merging into Huihuang, the Qiao Group’s profits would still be considerable…”
“Then why would Miss Qiao be here today? If that’s really how you feel, then there’s no need to continue this conversation. But let me tell you this—Hualong’s expansion into the north will eventually surpass the Qiao Group. At least in Linjiang, that’s already the case!”
Before Qiao Chuxi could finish speaking, Xiao Yufan had already cut in. It seemed Qiao Chuxi still hadn’t grasped the fact that he wasn’t the one begging the Qiao Group to do anything…
“The Qiao Group has already agreed to merge into Huihuang. Can’t you make even a small concession?”
Qiao Chuxi was furious but forced herself to hold back. She had expected Xiao Yufan to give in a little, but who knew he would be so stubborn. If the Qiao family had anyone capable of taking over, she wouldn’t have agreed to his demands in the first place.
“Thirty percent is already my maximum concession. Even if the Qiao Group chooses not to merge with Huihuang, it would only slightly delay Huihuang’s expansion into the north. Huihuang can provide all the resources the Qiao Group needs. I believe your family’s interests will only grow!”
Xiao Yufan softened his tone slightly, no longer so rigid. He was well aware of the Qiao Group’s internal conflicts and the deadlock they were in. At this point, only by aligning with Huihuang could they maximize their benefits.
After his words, the entire office fell into silence. The sound of breathing could be clearly heard. Qiao Chuxi said nothing more, only continuously weighing Xiao Yufan’s words in her mind.
“Fine, I believe you…”
It was unclear how much time had passed when Qiao Chuxi finally broke the suffocating silence. Her voice seemed to drain all her strength.
In the end, she chose to compromise. The Qiao Group couldn’t afford to decline. That was her only requirement. Grandpa Qiao had entrusted her with the family business, and she bore the responsibility of the entire clan…
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