My minimum living allowance is credited to my account every day with 1000 million yuan

"You can arrange something for him to do later, otherwise the old man is getting anxious at home. As for what to arrange, you can decide for yourself. You have more power than me now."

Zhang Ziqian smiled. As Chen Xiao's special assistant, she represented the chairman of Junxiao Group when she went out, and indeed wielded considerable power.

Chen Xiao is an exaggeration. Many people outside don't know Chen Xiao, but they know Zhang Ziqian, so sometimes Zhang Ziqian's words carry more weight than his.

"You'll be in charge of following up on Hassan's matter with Qiao Tao. This man is too dangerous and we must resolve this as soon as possible."

Chen Xiao now has a large family and a huge business, making him a very big target. If someone plots against him, and he makes a mistake, the consequences could be disastrous. Therefore, the best way is to nip the danger in the bud.

A few days ago, he didn't pay much attention to Qiao Tao, but after seeing him lead local forces to stop Li Zhi'en's car last night, he knew that this person was a ruthless individual who was capable of anything. This kind of enemy was unlike President Wang or Jincheng Sports Group.

The latter can be defeated simply by using business tactics; they are all legitimate businessmen. But Qiao Tao's career path has been tainted at every turn, making him far too dangerous.

Zhang Ziqian knew what was important, and besides, this matter was caused by her. When she saw his message in the morning and contacted Hassan to learn about the terrifying scene last night, she broke out in a cold sweat. If Miss Zhi'en was harmed because of this, how could she, Zhang Ziqian, face her boss?

"Tell Hassan to stop arguing about the private jet. It doesn't matter if the price is a bit high; we don't lack that kind of money."

If she had a private jet, Lee Ji-eun would have arrived in Jiangzhou by now. It's very troublesome that she has to transfer flights.

Then think about Xu Wu, who flies all over the country now. It's really unbelievable that the CEO of such a large company doesn't even have a private jet.

"By the way, boss, I've recently seen a lot of posts online criticizing the Junxing M7."

"black?"

"Yes, during the press conference, didn't Mr. Xu promote the safety of the Junxing M7's battery pack? This is one of the major selling points of the Junxing M7. However, a few days ago, a Junxing M7 was rear-ended on the highway, and the vehicle behind it caught fire, burning the Junxing M7 as well."

As a result, a flood of negative comments appeared online, claiming that the Buick Regal M7 was unsafe and that its battery pack caught fire. In reality, the Regal M7 was burned along with the vehicle behind it because the car behind it was on fire; the battery pack itself did not catch fire.

However, some people online have fueled the fire, and many uninformed viewers have believed it to be true. I'm worried that this will affect the reputation and sales of the Junxing M7.

"Oh? How did Xu Gang and the others handle it?"

"On the one hand, we will sue and seek compensation from those who slander and spread rumors, and on the other hand, we will ask our KOCs to clarify the situation online."

"This Xu Gang is a bit stupid. No wonder President Xu often scolds him and makes him offer a 1000 million yuan reward to find the mastermind behind it all. Is it a car company or some other force? Find the culprit and make an example of him. Otherwise, this kind of thing will continue to happen. We must use swift and decisive measures to suppress all evil forces."

A 1000 million yuan reward? Zhang Ziqian was taken aback, thinking that this really suited her boss's personality—using money to bribe people.

With that 1000 million, I bet quite a few people will have to pledge their loyalty. It's not that Xu Gang can't think of any professional manager who would be so crazy as to dare to spend money like that.

Now that the boss has spoken, things are different. She immediately sent a message to Xu Gang, instructing him to follow Chen Xiao's plan.

"Also, aren't these KOCs that Xu Gang found pretty bad at fighting? They can't even win an argument with someone online?"

Zhang Ziqian thought for a moment, then hesitated to speak.

"Just say what you have to say, why are you beating around the bush?"

"Boss, I think the main problem is that Junxing Auto has only been around for a short time and has too little to talk about. KOCs need automakers to provide them with ammunition, which means that automakers should keep creating hype, making breakthroughs in various fields, and winning all the time. That way, KOCs will have something to brag about. Otherwise, they won't have anything to post online every day."

"Ziqian, you've improved; you see things more clearly than I have!"

Chen Xiao's praise was heartfelt, not a joke. "Hasn't Junxing Intelligent R&D Center overcome many cutting-edge technologies? Could we hand it over to them for publicity? Some achievements should be known to the general public, so that we can continuously provide emotional value to our consumers and customers."

The goal is to make consumers feel that buying Junxing cars is about buying technology and luxury, not just aesthetics as it used to be.

Zhang Ziqian nodded, "I think the company needs someone to organize these scripts. Otherwise, the KOCs' statements are all over the place and many parts are illogical. If someone finds a loophole and attacks, it will turn a good thing into a bad thing."

“Okay, let’s go with your idea. Tell Xu Gang, well, this isn’t an order, let him weigh it himself. If there’s anything unsuitable, he can disregard it, or consult with General Manager Xu.”

He feared that his and Zhang Ziqian's sudden inspiration might have been somewhat ill-considered, so he asked Xu Gang to carry it out, but he dared not disobey orders.

If it's just about providing ideas, Xu Gang will take it seriously and consider it carefully. If it's really not suitable, he will report to Xu Wu, and Xu Wu will naturally not let him do it.

At Jiangzhou Airport, on the fourth floor of the temporary pick-up area, a fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms lined up in a row, their bodies as black as ink, the golden elf logo on the hood shining brightly in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Bodyguards in black suits lined up on both sides, their headsets flashing cold light, their sharp eyes scanning the surroundings to ensure no fans or media approached.

Chen Xiao stood beside the Phantom, dressed in a well-tailored casual outfit. He didn't try to be ostentatious, but every subtle movement exuded an undeniable air of authority.

Lee Ji-eun pushed her suitcase out of the passage, wearing a mask and no makeup, her black hair casually tied into a ponytail, surrounded by several bodyguards from Blue Star Guardians.

When she looked up and saw the convoy and Chen Xiao, she stopped abruptly—her pupils dilated slightly, her breath hitched, and her previously tired eyes instantly brightened, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turning up under her mask. Her fingers unconsciously gripped the suitcase handle tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

The next second, she let go of her luggage and jogged towards Chen Xiao, her ankle boots clicking rapidly on the smooth floor. Her skirt billowed with the movement, revealing her slender ankles.

Just as she was about to fall into his arms, he steadily opened his arms, one hand encircling her waist, the other gently pressing against the back of her head, protecting her entirely against his chest.

She buried her face in the crook of his shoulder, her voice muffled and trembling: "I thought I would never see you again!" His response was to tighten his arms around her and give her a light kiss on the top of her head.

"Fool, I'm sorry to have startled you!"

The Phantom Starry Sky ceiling slowly lit up. Lee Ji-eun curled up in the leather seat. He took off her mask and brushed his fingertips against the corners of her slightly red eyes. She raised her face and said, "Kiss me."

"I approve this request!"

A soft blue glow emanated from the starry sky ceiling, and the leather seats exuded a faint sandalwood scent, which mingled with the citrus fragrance in Lee Ji-eun's hair. The two parted ways as the car crossed the river bridge.

She suddenly leaned in and placed a light kiss on his lips, the kiss carrying the scent of honey grapefruit tea.

She chuckled softly, then noticed the unusual appearance of Chen Xiao's pants. "Will you stay with me tonight?"

Chen Xiao laughed, "Of course, but don't complain about being tired!"

Lee Ji-eun raised the corners of her eyes slightly, her smile curving into crescent shapes. "I'm willing to work myself to death."

Junxiao Lakeside Hotel
The presidential suite's bathroom features floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of Jiangzhou's dazzling nightscape. The shimmering waters of Bailu Lake intertwine with the city lights, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of being surrounded by stars.

The tank is adorned with warm LED light strips along its rim, a few rose petals float on the surface, and the air is filled with a faint scent of cedar and citrus.

Warm water flowed slowly into the bathtub from the gilded faucet, and the rising steam condensed into fine water droplets on the glass. Lee Ji-eun pulled her long hair up, revealing the slender nape of her neck.

She leaned against the edge of the bathtub as Chen Xiao handed her a glass of chilled honey grapefruit tea. Water droplets slid down the glass, creating ripples in the tub. She smiled gently, the city lights outside the window becoming a soft backdrop.

Her shoulders were gracefully curved, and her collarbones resembled those of a butterfly with outstretched wings. Water droplets slid down her neck, paused briefly at her collarbones, and then slowly flowed into the water.

The water rippled slightly, and her slender waist was faintly visible. It had no excess fat, but it was not bony. Instead, it was full of the suppleness of a young girl.

With her legs slightly bent and her upper body submerged in the water, her skin was as white as milk, and water droplets rolled on her skin, refracting tiny glimmers of light.

The water in the bathtub rippled slightly as Chen Xiao entered, pushing the rose petals to the edge, and the distance between the two silently shortened.

With a soft "uh," Lee Ji-eun looked up and met his gaze. Her eyes appeared exceptionally clear through the mist, with tiny water droplets clinging to her eyelashes.

He reached out and brushed a strand of wet hair from her forehead, his fingertips lightly brushing her cheek, causing her to shiver slightly.

"The water's getting cold," she said softly, her voice softer than usual and tinged with weariness.

"Then let's go somewhere else~" Chen Xiao chuckled.

Lee Ji-eun gasped, "I don't want to be separated from you for even a moment longer."

He lifted her up, supporting her buttocks, and said, "Of course we won't separate."

The dim yellow light from the wall lamp bathed the bedroom in a warm glow. Lee Ji-eun's fingertips lightly traced his chest, her eyelashes casting dappled shadows on her cheeks. She suddenly stopped, a mischievous smile playing on her lips as she looked up: "This time… let's see how long you can hold out?"

Chen Xiao gripped her wrist, turned her around, and pressed her against the bed. A shiver ran through her as his nose brushed against her earlobe. Li Zhi'en's breathing suddenly quickened, and her teasing words turned into a soft hum. Her long, loose hair spread across the pillow, intertwining with his fingers, like their erratic breathing at that moment.
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Office of the Chairman of Jincheng Sports Group, Shanghai.

Since returning from the capital, President Wei has often been alone in his office, lost in thought.

Although an alliance has been formed with Wansheng Group, the shadow in his heart still lingers. Wei Ming is too good at causing trouble, and this time he has no ability to resolve the people he has offended.

The internal phone rang.

"Chairman, the CDO is here to report." "Let him in."

CDO, who is the national channel manager of Jincheng Sports Group, came in with a somber expression.

"Chairman, there have been some issues with the recent opening of new stores and the renewal of contracts."

Mr. Wei's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously thought of Junxiao Group, but he remained calm on the surface: "What's the problem?"

The CDO handed me a document, saying, "Look, this was sent to me by the district department below. It's also spreading on a small scale in many places."

Mr. Wei took it, his eyes narrowed, and he stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city's prosperity, but his heart was still unsettled.

His knuckles pounded heavily on the "Junxiao Business Cooperation Prohibition," and the glass reflected his taut jawline.

The CDO's hand trembled slightly as he gripped the quarterly report. The red-highlighted figures in the data column, "53 stores failed to renew their contracts" and "0 new stores opened last week," stung the air.
"Is this what you mean by 'not much impact'?" The chairman suddenly turned around. "Junxiao Business Management is trying to kill us!" He braced himself on the edge of the table, his bulging veins on the back of his hand forming an ironic contrast with the "National Layout Strategic Map" on the wall.

CDO's Adam's apple bobbed: "Many clients are deliberately making things difficult for us now. We...we even had our site fire safety inspection delayed." Before he finished speaking, the chairman had already grabbed a teacup and smashed it against the KPI slogan of "800 new stores this year." The porcelain shards cracked into spiderweb-like patterns on the "800".

His anger wasn't directed at CDO, or even entirely at Junxiao Business Management. He had unspeakable grievances; the seeds sown by his nephew Weiming were now being borne by the entire group.

"We need to deepen our cooperation with Wansheng Group and accelerate the process; otherwise, the second-quarter financial report will be very bad, and how will we explain it to the market?"

"The arrangements have been made, but the cooperation from many regions of Wansheng Group is not high. I know that some of their project general managers are even worried about retaliation from Junxiao Commercial Management, so they are secretly disobeying the instructions of the group."

Huh? President Wei didn't expect that Junxiao Commercial Management's blockade would even affect the commercial plaza under their competitor, Wansheng Group.

They quickly realized that many of the store managers had their own ulterior motives.

"I'll have a phone call with Wang Jun and suggest that the cooperation between the two parties be promoted by the headquarters, instead of letting the regional offices negotiate with the stores, as it's too inefficient."

CDO nodded, that was for the best; otherwise, the so-called strategic cooperation would just be a worthless piece of paper that would never come to fruition.

"Hanjiang Branch, what do you think should be done?"

After Wei Ming left, the position of general manager of the Hanjiang branch became vacant, and the deputy general manager also resigned. In addition, all the stores in Junxiao Commercial Management's system will be withdrawing soon.

The branch office is now demoralized and has basically fallen apart.

After thinking for a while, CDO said, "Currently, our main partner in Hanjiang is Wansheng Group. However, as far as I know, our stores in Wansheng Group are losing money overall. What's even more frightening is that the number of stores in Wansheng Group may also shrink."

General Manager Wei understood his meaning, but he couldn't directly tell him to close the regional branch; that would be too embarrassing, and the stock market would likely experience another shock. After all, closing a branch was a huge deal and would severely shake market confidence.

"You should hurry up and arrange to connect with the Wansheng Group headquarters. I'll call Wang Jun in a bit. The cooperation between the Hanjiang branch and Wansheng Group should also continue to be promoted. I will arrange the selection of a general manager as soon as possible."
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Junxiao Lakeside CBD Center
On the 58th floor, in Chen Xiao's office, Li Zhi'en was resting in the lounge. She had been having a crazy night, and with her small frame, she was no match for Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao helped her get here this morning. After going up to the office on the 58th floor, she felt dizzy and went back to the lounge to catch up on sleep.

Chen Xiao shook his head. "Let's see if you'll still try to act tough in the future."

The woman in this world who can challenge him one-on-one has not yet been born.

In terms of competitiveness, she and Meng Ziyi are quite evenly matched. Next time, let the two of them team up and fight against her. Although they will definitely lose again, it will be a chance for them to compete.

"Ziqian, the inspection report will be arriving soon, go and pick it up."

I hadn't seen that little old man for a while. This morning he asked me for my time and said he wanted to come over.

Upon arriving at Chen Xiao's luxurious office area, Cha Lan was once again dazzled. He thought to himself that it was right to go all out to create a money pit for President Chen. President Chen was indeed a person who pursued the ultimate enjoyment, and he insisted on the word "most" in everything.

"Old Cha, I heard you've been expanding really fast lately. The industrial park is practically operating on three shifts. Your current company space must be insufficient, right?"

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the city skyline, I turned to look at Cha Lan sitting on the sofa.

Zhang Ziqian handed over a glass of single malt whisky, and Chen Xiao said, "Knowing you like this, I had them prepare one just for you."

Cha Lan bowed and accepted the gift. Hearing Chen Xiao's words, he was flattered and said, "President Chen, I have no way to repay your kindness to me, Old Cha."

"I've said it so many times, we're all family, so don't stand on ceremony!"

He turned around, walked to the sofa, and pressed his hands down to indicate that he should sit down as well.

"What brings you here today?"

"It's been a while since I've been here. I've come to report on the recent progress of my work."

He was quite thoughtful. Chen Xiao took the white tea that Zhang Ziqian handed him, took a small sip, and gestured for Cha Lan to continue.

Cha Lan has recently marginalized the company's marketing department because the deals they're negotiating are all too small for him; he looks down on deals worth millions—they're too insignificant!

His current business mainly comes from three sources. One is Junxing Auto's super smart factory project, which has an investment of 7 billion yuan and was originally scheduled to be completed in November this year, but they have been accelerating the process and are striving to start production in September.

Junxing Motors is selling so well now, we absolutely cannot let it hinder President Chen's business.

Another part comes from Junxing Intelligent R&D Center, with each company having a fixed R&D investment. Zhifei Aerospace is responsible for the hardware R&D of this part.

The last major segment is Hassan's Blue Star Guardian. Orders for this segment are getting bigger and bigger. When I met Hassan in Dubai last time, I heard that the monthly orders would not be less than 2 million US dollars.

In addition, every month, Chen Xiao's office at Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group receives hundreds of millions of orders, and he's so busy checking and accepting orders that he's overwhelmed.

These are all orders worth hundreds of millions, and the marketing department's orders are only a few million. He was disgusted by them, especially since the payment terms were 30% down payment, 40% in the middle, and another 30% after delivery and acceptance.

He's too lazy to even do orders like that.

He organized his thoughts and began to explain in detail:
Zhifei Aerospace's monthly revenue now averages over 20 billion yuan.
Like Dr. Feng Technology Group, Zhifei Aerospace has established research and development institutions such as the Aerospace Technology Research Institute, the Artificial Intelligence and Self-Service System Research Institute, the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology Center, the Quantum Communication and Security Laboratory, and the Energy and Propulsion Technology Laboratory.

Its research and development has now expanded to core satellite/rocket components, such as AI payloads and stainless steel tanks, where it has made significant breakthroughs.

In terms of lightweight materials, high-temperature resistant composite materials, and 3D printing technology, we have already reached the world's first-class level.

New propulsion systems (such as electric propulsion) and high-efficiency solar cells are also making rapid progress.

He also mentioned that Zhifei Aerospace's current investment in scientific research is basically in line with the investment ratio of Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group, which is 20% of its revenue invested in research and development.

At this pace, the estimated R&D expenditure this year will exceed 60 billion yuan.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes. He released his clasped hands, tapping his fingertips lightly twice on the coffee table, as if silently bringing the report to a close.

60 billion yuan in R&D expenditure is not much for many large technology companies, but it should be noted that just six months ago, Zhifei Aerospace was a company with annual revenue of less than 3 million yuan. Six months later, it dared to invest 60 billion yuan in R&D within a year, which requires great courage.

"Mr. Cha certainly didn't disappoint me."

He got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window again, where the sunlight outside the glass curtain wall cast a pale golden glow on his silhouette.

The floor-to-ceiling window reflected the fleeting curve of his lips, as if recalling the time half a year ago when he and Xu Wu first arrived at Zhifei Aerospace.

As he pondered the soaring R&D costs, he suddenly felt that those past days had transformed into stars, shining brightly on Junxiao Group's journey.

Although Zhifei Aerospace and Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group are not part of Junxiao Group, they are both important components of Chen Xiao's grand strategy.

"You've been recruiting people quite quickly lately, but I might soon be giving you another big project: Junxing Motors' super smart factory. Ms. Xu told me a few days ago that she plans to invest in two more factories at once, totaling 150 billion yuan. Can you handle that?"

Dr. Feng is not worried about the Robotics Technology Group. The company has a great reputation, and every day, a large number of talents from all over the country want to join it. Recommendations from headhunting companies are flying in like paper every day.

Cha Lan smiled and said, "No problem, President Chen! It's been a long time since you visited the company. I've now bought five floors of an office building next door. We're a big company now, and our benefits are no worse than Dr. Feng's robot company. So, no matter how many people you need, I can definitely fill the positions within a month."

"That's good. I was worried that moving too fast would drag you down. I'm not just talking about manpower, but also funding. You don't have any problems with that, do you?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen. We have plenty of reserves, and I've also taken out a 30 billion yuan loan from the bank, so I'm not worried about the cash flow."

I didn't expect Cha Lan to be so cautious. For such business orders, the money is paid in advance, so his cash flow should be very abundant. Under such circumstances, he still has a sense of crisis and went to take out a loan. This old man is quite careful.

Chen Xiao picked up her cup and took a sip of water, then saw Cha Lan give Zhang Ziqian a somewhat cryptic look. Did she really need to leave? (End of Chapter)