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

Chapter 492 President Chen's Ambition
The uncle was still confused. "Ahui, where would he get those connections? Besides, he's not good at management."

Zhao Hui said proudly, "With Junxiao Plaza as our backing, as long as we spread the word, do you believe that a whole company of powerful restaurants across the country would be begging to cooperate with us?"

The uncle would definitely believe his nephew's words. By this time, he had already realized that, taking the fourth brother's clothing business as an example, if he wanted to find a clothing brand to cooperate with, there would be plenty of people willing to come over. This would be equivalent to being tied to Junxiao Commercial Management, and that would make a lot of money.

The uncle suddenly felt enlightened and said excitedly, "I'll have that kid come back tomorrow, and then spread the word to seek business partners."

Upon hearing this, the shop owner immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, "Brother Zhao, please consider me for this opportunity. We are from the same place, so cooperation will definitely be more pleasant. Moreover, our previous cooperation methods are easy to discuss. I don't have high demands for profits; I only hope to establish a long-term cooperation with Junxiao Plaza."

Zhao Hui had this idea, but it wouldn't be good for him to say it directly. He brought up the topic and asked the shop owner to ask his uncle for help. They would see how their discussion went before making a decision.

"Here's what we'll do. You can exchange contact information with my uncle, and then you can talk when my cousin comes back. As long as you can guarantee that the quality and taste of the dishes will remain at the current level, Junxiao Plaza will be open to you."

The shop owner was overjoyed, practically thanking everyone profusely. After adding the uncle's contact information, he toasted everyone again before leaving. Seeing the previous groups of people who went in to offer toasts, especially that former crony of Zhao Hui, he smiled disdainfully—a bunch of fools, with immense wealth, but too bad they can't handle it.

The private room suddenly fell silent. Zhao Hui's example of his uncle's collaboration with the shop owner provided everyone with an idea, solving their long-standing problems of not knowing what to do and worrying about their inability to do it. His uncles, third uncle, and fourth uncle were all deep in thought, probably looking for someone in their family who was suitable to lead the project.

Because Zhao Hui needed to go back early, the meeting ended very early, before 19:00 PM, and everyone went home. These uncles and elders wanted to go back to discuss important matters and hoped to take advantage of Zhao Hui's return to arrange things at home.

After Zhao's father had been drinking, Zhao Hui arranged for another bodyguard to drive him back to Xiangshan Linyu.

As soon as I entered the house, good heavens, a row of people stood up and came to greet me. At a glance, I saw my father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wang Yan's younger brother and sister-in-law, and Wang Yan's older sister. I don't know if they knew there were enough rooms in the house or what, but so many people came at once.

"Ahui" and "Brother-in-law"

Zhao Hui nodded and then said, "I can't stay here for now, I have to go to Xiangjun's place. If I'm back late, we can talk tomorrow."

Upon hearing that he was going to Xiangjun's place, Wang Yan's younger brother's eyes lit up. "Brother-in-law, I'll go with you to take a look."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan immediately looked at her husband, Zhao Hui, and sure enough, his face turned cold. Wang Yan quickly scolded him, "What are you doing going there? Take your younger siblings to the rooftop terrace to play. Don't meddle in things that aren't your business."

To be fair, Wang Yan still holds a certain status in her family now. She used to be clueless about etiquette, but after living here and seeing more of the world, she's gradually learned some manners. Her younger brother is similar to Zhao Hui before; he just does odd jobs and has never seen the world. He seems to think that by following his brother-in-law Zhao Hui, he can do anything, because someone's protecting him.

He overlooked the fact that not just any family can be entered, and not just any place can be protected by Zhao Hui.

Wang Yan's parents noticed that Zhao Hui was unhappy, and quickly said from the side, "Ahui, you go about your business and don't worry about us. We're just here to visit. You can arrange the time as you see fit."

Zhao Hui arranged for Wang Yan to entertain them, and then went straight to Chen Xiao's residence.

It had been a while since he last met Chen Xiao, but the two occasionally spoke on the phone. Chen Xiao was sitting in the living room when the maid announced that Zhao Hui had arrived. He stood up, looked at Zhao Hui, who already had the air of a big boss, and joked, "Mr. Zhao, you're getting more and more impressive."

Zhao Hui scratched his head, wondering how President Chen maintained his youthful appearance. His looks seemed unchanged, unlike his own, who, to put it nicely, had matured, but to put it bluntly, had aged. But then he thought about it, and his younger sister seemed to be the same; not only had her appearance remained the same, but she also seemed to be getting more beautiful, possessing a more feminine charm than before.

When Chen Xiao teased him, he didn't know how to respond. In the eyes of outsiders, Zhao Hui was a big shot. Who would have thought that just a year ago he was a nobody? It was this young man, a few years younger than him, who gently pushed him onto the altar.

Now in a high position, he lives a fulfilling life and loves his job. Tonight, some of his old mahjong buddies came to toast him. Zhao Hui recalled his past self from them and realized he was probably not even as good as them. If one lives like that, what difference is there between them and a walking corpse?

I'm grateful to have Chen Xiao, and grateful to my sister. Without such an outstanding sister like Xiangjun, and without such a doting husband like Chen Xiao, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Chen Xiao sat down on the sofa, and the maid made tea. He now sends some of his finest tea and wine to the Zhao family; Zhao Hui has no shortage of such things.

"So, things are basically settled in Ningxi, right?"

In Ningxi Province, Junxiao Commercial Management currently owns 11 Junxiao Plazas, one Junxiao City, and one Junwu Plaza. Of these 11 Junxiao Plazas, 9 were acquired from Wansheng Group through its asset-light operation model, supplementing its own operations while simultaneously severely impacting its competitors. Currently, Wansheng Group also owns 12 Wansheng Plazas in Ningxi, seemingly a similar number to Junxiao Plazas, but their influence is now vastly different.

In Tianning, a crucial market, Junxiaocheng and Junwu Plaza held a significant leading market influence. Now, the two Junxiao Plazas have far surpassed the influence of Wansheng Plaza. A commercial management company without a benchmark will increasingly find itself in a passive position, as is the case with Wansheng Group's Ningxi branch.

Therefore, Chen Xiao said that the overall situation in Ningxi was settled, and Junxiao Commercial Management had ample funds. Once they entered such an advantageous position, it would be like standing on a high and favorable terrain, holding a machine gun, and firing down with unlimited ammunition. How could Wansheng Group possibly withstand that?

Zhao Hui nodded. "At this stage, we have an absolute advantage. The remaining projects of Wansheng Group are all their heavy assets, and they are all landmark commercial projects in some cities. These cities are our blank spots. Next, I will continue to investigate these areas. There are a few commercial properties in good locations that meet the requirements. I plan to acquire them to make things difficult for Wansheng Plaza. At the same time, I think it is necessary for us to build our own commercial plaza."

Chen Xiao nodded in agreement. The main consideration in the acquisition was speed; even building a commercial plaza himself would take about 18 months, no matter how fast. However, considering long-term development, it was still necessary to build a batch himself, because the hardware standards of the projects acquired so far, including those from Wansheng Group, did not meet Chen Xiao's requirements.

Soon, Han Xue's Junxiao Retail Supermarket will surpass the existing Junxiao Plaza in terms of decoration standards. The key point is that the Junxiao Retail Supermarket is located on the basement level, which is simply the opposite of what is expected.

"Follow your plan. Enter the untapped markets as soon as possible and don't give Wansheng Group a chance to breathe. Also, in the markets where you already have projects, you should take a look. If the city's consumption can support the projects of the two plazas, you can consider building your own projects now. However, you should discuss the scale and decoration standards of the Junxiao Plaza self-built project with Xu Jun and come up with a plan to report to President Xu. After the group approves it, we will implement it according to this standard. I think the hardware and decoration configurations of the projects we acquired before were too low."

“I have a suggestion for you: the future decoration and scale of Junxiao Plaza should be on par with the current Junwu Plaza, Junwu Plaza should be on par with Junxiao City, and Junxiao City should continue to be upgraded. I want to create a commercial complex with the best shopping environment. Don’t skimp on this for me. You should pass on my words to Xu Jun so that you don’t take detours and waste time discussing and developing plans only to have them rejected by President Xu.”

Zhao Hui noted everything down. He knew that Chen Xiao said this because if he hadn't brought it up, Xu Jun and his team obviously wouldn't have considered increasing investment in it. Junxiao Plaza was already quite strong; was it really necessary to further upgrade the hardware? That wouldn't be a small amount of money. But Xu Wu and Chen Xiao were on the same page. If Xu Jun and his team submitted their proposals and Xu Wu rejected them, having to redo them would be a huge waste of time.

"Recently, Wansheng Group in Ningxi seems to be making some marketing moves. I heard they're trying to copy us by holding offline celebrity fan meet-and-greets, but they're still quite focused on 'cost-effectiveness' and haven't invited any big-name celebrities."

Chen Xiao laughed, "Wansheng Group recently received a capital injection. No problem, we'll help them burn it off. You can increase the intensity and see if they follow through. If they invest 1000 million, you invest 2000 million; if they invest 2000 million, you invest 4000 million. If they follow, they'll be slowly worn down; if they don't, they'll die instantly. I want to see if they'll have anything left to raise funds after this money is spent. If the equity is diluted further, it's hard to say whether Wansheng Group will still belong to the Wang family."

Zhao Hui nodded. He didn't skimp on any money he had to spend, simply because he knew Chen Xiao's personality.

"President Lin has been contacting a lot of big-name celebrities lately; he's planning to give out perks to the members of Junxiao Plaza."

Chen Xiao smiled, picked up his teacup, and took a sip of water. His mouth was dry from talking for so long. He naturally knew what Zhao Hui had mentioned. Lin Ya had also said that almost all the celebrities they had contacted this time had made the same request: to meet with President Chen. She even joked that these celebrities didn't seem to be working with him for the money, but rather for Chen Xiao himself.

I wonder if Chen Xiao will be able to sell the right to dine with someone in the future, charging 2000 million yuan per meal. However, given his current status and mystique, if the news were released, there might actually be people willing to pay 2000 million yuan for the right to dine with him.

Zhao Hui briefly discussed the issue of talent reserves. Recently, they've poached many talents from Wansheng Group with high salaries, as well as elites from other commercial projects. After He Qing's injury, Junxiao Commercial Management began a frenzied poaching spree from Wansheng Group, not only offering high salaries but also using threats. Zhao Hui even staged a show of force in Ningxi: "If you don't take the opportunity, I'll ruin your project and won't accept your defection again." This tactic undoubtedly terrified many Wansheng Group employees who received calls from headhunters. Junxiao Commercial Management was simply beasts; how could they operate like that?

Therefore, dozens of people have already left Wansheng Group to join Junxiao Commercial Management. Many more are still considering it and have not yet declined. A significant number of these people will definitely join Junxiao Commercial Management later. While replenishing its own talent pool, Junxiao has simultaneously weakened Wansheng Group. This move has recently caused a lot of trouble for General Manager Wang and Wang Jun.

Losing so many middle and senior managers at once would be a headache for anyone, because these are the people who actually do the work in a company; they are the backbone.

Another point is that all of Jincheng Sports Group's shops have been completely cleared out. Zhao Hui and Lin Ya were both very aggressive in this regard. Wherever their forces went, Jincheng Sports Group was left with nothing. The most ridiculous thing is Lu Tao, who is now in charge of the Third War Zone. He is no less efficient than Zhao Hui in dealing with Jincheng Sports Group, and even shouts his slogans louder. Before he has even established a branch office in a certain place or acquired a single project, he has already announced that Jincheng Sports Group's projects will be eliminated immediately in all acquisition projects.

This has led to tension not only for Wansheng Group and local commercial projects, but also for Jincheng Sports Group as Junxiao Commercial Management expands its market nationwide.

Chen Xiao chuckled, "Be careful they don't team up."

Zhao Hui knew he was just joking. He wouldn't take these insignificant forces seriously, so he half-jokingly said, "A loser's alliance formed by a bunch of losers will only fail more thoroughly. We'll wipe them out in one fell swoop, saving us the trouble of going through several steps."

"Good, Mr. Zhao is becoming more and more ambitious."

Chen Xiao stood up. "Let's go for a walk."

Once these villa complexes are fenced off, the area outside becomes private space, perfect for a stroll and some fresh air.

Zhao Hui hesitated for a moment and then said, "Should I go up and check on Xiangjun?"

Chen Xiao, who had already stepped out, turned back and said, "Let's not bother you anymore. We'll meet tomorrow, won't we?"

Zhao Hui had no choice but to give up and follow Chen Xiao outside, but he was thinking about his brother-in-law, that silly boy. Putting aside whether Xiang Jun was suitable or not, he should at least be able to see her, and his own brother had stopped him.

As dusk settled, the European-style streetlights of the villa complex lit up one after another, casting shadowy patterns on the cobblestone path. Chen Xiao and Zhao Hui walked side by side, their leather shoes making soft, discordant sounds on the gravel, like some kind of secret Morse code.

He reported his idea of ​​supporting the Zhao family to Chen Xiao, but Chen Xiao interrupted him as soon as he started, saying, "You can make the decision on this. It's a small matter."

Although Chen Xiao hoped that Xiangjun's family members would have more capable relatives, he couldn't possibly take care of so many people. What he needed to do was elevate Zhao Hui to an unparalleled level, so that he would naturally have the power to influence others. If he had to deal with all those distant relatives, he would be exhausted, and he wasn't the type to worry about such things.

"I know you're very competitive, which is a good thing. But you still need to balance work and rest. Take some time to relax and go out and have some fun. You could go to Dubai to see Hassan, or go to the Champs-Élysées in Paris to see what the fashion capital is like. I have some assets in these places, so you should see more and learn more about them."

Additionally, I've been showing you the plans and designs for the land reclamation project on the islands. You can also take a look.

Zhao Hui knew about Hassan's situation; the head of the Blue Star Guardians was also a tool Chen Xiao had trained overseas. However, he was unaware of the land reclamation and city-building project. He roughly understood why Chen Xiao had exposed him to these matters—it might be the Chen family's future stronghold. And although he didn't share the Chen surname, he would clearly be a core member within it.

He's already planning for the future. Just like how he's been supporting himself and cultivating more talent for the Zhao family, it's all part of his strategy to strengthen Xiangjun's family, which would be beneficial for Xiangjun and the child in her womb. President Chen has put a lot of thought into this.

"Don't confine yourself to the position of vice president or even president of a commercial management company. You need to elevate your perspective and look at these issues from a higher level, even putting yourself in my shoes. My expectations for you go far beyond being the successor to the chairman of Junxiao Commercial Management. I need you to be able to take on more important roles."

This was the first time Chen Xiao had been so direct with Zhao Hui about his future plans. Zhao Hui had considered this before—Xu Jun was getting old, and after his retirement, the chairman of Junxiao Commercial Management would likely be either him or Lin Ya. He also felt that reaching that position would be the pinnacle, at most a powerful vice president position at Junxiao Group.

Xu Jun and his colleagues currently hold the title of vice president of Junxiao Group, but they are not actually responsible for any affairs at the Junxiao Group headquarters, so this empty title is meaningless.

"To put it this way, if my business is only this big, then becoming the chairman of Junxiao Commercial Management might be your ultimate goal. But what if my business expands tenfold, dozens of times, or even a hundredfold in the future?"

Zhao Hui's expression changed drastically; he couldn't even imagine it. President Chen's assets were already in the trillions, and he planned to expand them dozens or even hundreds of times, reaching hundreds of trillions—truly a man against a nation! He seemed to understand why Chen Xiao wanted to reclaim land from the sea and build islands, why he wanted to construct cities, and what his expectations for him were.

The Chen family, not just the Junxiao Group. The Chen family, in a broader sense, also needs people to help with management. And these managers must be core members of the family.

He hadn't expected Chen Xiao's goal to be so ambitious. If anyone else thought that way, he would definitely think it was wishful thinking. Those old Western families, like the Rothschild family, which claimed to manage companies with assets worth hundreds of trillions, how much of that money actually belonged to the family? And such families had accumulated wealth over hundreds of years.

Now, Mr. Chen is actually dreaming of the Chen family owning tens of trillions of yuan. This ideal is undeniably terrifying. But he is Chen Xiao, a super-rich man who became a trillionaire in his early twenties. Going from zero to a trillion is no less difficult than going from a trillion to tens of trillions. Therefore, he chose to firmly believe in him.

“Brother Hui, I’ve only ever said this to you. I haven’t even told Xiangjun.”

Zhao Hui knew that Chen Xiao was telling him that he trusted him. He didn't tell Xiang Jun that it wasn't because he didn't trust her, but because Xiang Jun didn't have much interest in wealth. To her, it didn't matter whether Chen Xiao's assets were 1000, 10 million, or 10 trillion.

He understood even more clearly that Chen Xiao wanted him to plan ahead and keep up with his pace. It didn't matter if others fell behind, but as his brother-in-law, Chen Xiao hoped he could always keep up.

We still need to keep working hard. Mr. Chen's development speed is so fast that even a rocket can't catch up. Thinking about the compliments my relatives give me, praising me as a rare genius, I always feel worthless in front of Mr. Chen.

The people going to the yacht tomorrow will be arranged by Zhao Hui and Cha Lan. Zhao's relatives will gather in the city tomorrow, and Cha Lan will arrange a bus to take them to the dock. Liu Haoran, Xu Jia, and Li Guoqiang will have their own cars and will go directly to the dock.

After chatting for a while, Chen Xiao learned that Zhao Hui had guests at home, so he asked him to go back, and Chen Xiao also went back to keep Xiang Jun company.

At Zhao Hui's home, Wang Yan's parents, younger brother, and older sister's family sat around a U-shaped sofa in the living room. They used to say that Grandma Liu had entered the Grand View Garden, and they didn't know what it felt like. Today, they finally experienced it for themselves.

I've seen all sorts of luxurious villas in TV dramas, but none compare to the one Zhao Hui lives in now. It's also possible that the villas shown in TV dramas only represent a portion of the property, while here they can tour the entire place, which naturally creates a different experience.

Wang Yan's mother used to look down on Zhao's parents, often complaining that her daughter had been mistreated after marrying into the Zhao family, and she wasn't very respectful to Zhao's parents. Now, however, she speaks softly beside them, constantly watching their expressions. If she senses they're not interested in the topic, she immediately changes it, doing everything she can to please them. Even Wang Yan is disgusted and feels ashamed. Her in-laws are good people; they were poor before, struggling financially, and the old couple were very easygoing. Now that they're better off, with a group of people constantly flattering them, they still have no temper.

Wang's mother probably felt that the emotional groundwork had been laid enough, so she said to Zhao's mother, "My dear in-law, Ah Hui is busy running around outside all day long. It won't do for Yanzi to just sit at home doing nothing. It would be best if Ah Hui arranged a job for her."

Wang Yan was stunned. What kind of terrible idea was her mother coming up with? Did her family really need her salary?

(End of this chapter)