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

"Let's go see Bai Sheng. It's not right for you to treat him like this. After all, he's your brother."

Bai Lu snorted, "He's so boring, he's a waste of your time."

Chen Xiao's time is meant to be wasted anyway, does Bai Lu think he's busy with something important every day?
"It would be too much of an honor for him to ask him to come down and for you to go see him."

He hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. "Now that you're part of the Chen family, you know how to side with your man."

He had only intended to try it briefly, but unexpectedly, Bai Lu turned her head and pressed her red lips to his, delaying his message to Bai Sheng by another 5 minutes.

Inside the office area, several employees were discussing work when suddenly the office became unusually quiet. Before they could react, someone whispered, "The boss is coming down."

The only person in this company who can be called the boss is Bai Sheng, or General Manager Bai. But he's at the top level, and he only comes down once a year. Why is he coming down now?

The deputy general manager in charge of business happened to be on this floor. Just then, he came out and bumped into Bai Sheng. "General Manager Bai."

Bai Sheng nodded. "You go about your business. I'll go find Bai Lu."

Ah—many people heard this. Although Assistant Bai is in a class of her own in the company, and it's said that she dares to bully the general manager at home, she's usually quite well-behaved at the company. Why is she acting so out of line today, making the general manager come down to find her?

"You see, Mr. Bai seemed a little nervous before knocking on the office door."

"Yes, I saw it. He took a deep breath and opened his mouth as if to demonstrate what to say when he went in."

"My goodness, it seems we underestimated Assistant Bai's power. We used to think she was a great-aunt, but now she's practically a great-great-grandmother."

Finally, Bai Sheng knocked on the door and went in.

Chen Xiao and Bai Lu were sitting on the sofa. When Bai Sheng came in, Chen Xiao got up and shook hands with him. After all, he was her brother-in-law, so she had to give him face.

Bai Sheng took a deep sniff, and Bai Lu blushed immediately, asking, "Bai Sheng, do you have a dog's nose? What are you sniffing?"

"Ah, I was smelling the fragrance you're using in your room, it smells really nice."

Bai Lu finally breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out she had been overthinking things. She had opened the window to ventilate the room for half a day, so she knew there couldn't possibly still be a smell.

Since it was a rare opportunity to meet Chen Xiao, Bai Sheng naturally had to lay out all his demands. The Jiangzhou Design Institute's business operations in other regions were different from those in Hanjiang. Their business was subject to some regional protection, so apart from the business in Hanjiang and the smart city project in cooperation with the Guo Group, it was difficult to get business in other provinces.

Therefore, he thought of Chen Xiao. Junxiao Group was now a VIP wherever they went, because in any city, Junxiao Group's investment was never less than 1 billion yuan, and in some cities it was even over 10 billion yuan. Such a major taxpayer was highly sought after. Bai Sheng wanted to leverage Junxiao Group's influence; getting business would be a piece of cake.

She smiled and said, "If you have any trouble getting somewhere, just have Bailu contact President Xu."

He wouldn't allow Junxiao Group to use any name without permission, not even his own brother-in-law. Any incident could damage Junxiao Group's reputation, harming the corporate image Xu Wu had painstakingly built. But Bai Sheng's goal was simply to secure business connections. That was easy; Junxiao Capital had invested in so many companies, its influence was unparalleled wherever it went, and introducing connections was a piece of cake.

Although it didn't meet his expectations, Chen Xiao's arrangement was still very helpful to his business, meeting his basic needs. In the future, if he encounters difficulties in various places, he can rely on the resources of Junxiao Group.

Hmm—I'll have to be mindful of my sister's feelings; I'll have even less status at home from now on. Bai Sheng glanced at Bai Lu resentfully and sighed silently. A dignified CEO, so pathetic.

"I've said what I needed to say. Chen Xiao and I have other things to do outside."

Bai Lu was a little dissatisfied. Chen Xiao had spent the whole morning laying the foundation for her, and they were waiting to go out for lunch and shopping, and then go see Sister Xiang Jun.

Actually, she's a bit older than Zhao Xiangjun, but she still calls her "sister," and Chen Xiao doesn't correct her.

Bai Sheng quickly stood up. "Okay, okay, you guys go ahead and get busy. I'll treat President Chen to a couple of drinks another time."

Chen Xiao patted him on the shoulder, "Come to my company in a few days, let's have a good drink."

Bai Sheng nodded in agreement and took a few more deep sniffs; the fragrance here was truly wonderful.

"Bai Sheng, I'll send you the sign in a bit. Buy it yourself. Don't act like you've never seen anything like this before."

"Okay, send it over, and I'll have my secretary buy it."

When Bai Sheng returned to his office, Bai Lu sent him a message: "Clive Christine, Royal Dignity No. 1".

What the heck? Bai Sheng has never heard of this name before. The most commonly used names are Chanel and Jo Malone, right?
He casually handed it to his secretary, asking her to buy some so that he could use them in his office from now on, following in his sister's footsteps.

A moment later, there was a knock on the office door. "Come in!"

The secretary walked in nervously. "Mr. Bai, Mr. Bai."

Bai Sheng was puzzled. This secretary had been with him for several years and was usually quite natural. What was wrong with her today?

"I need to borrow money to buy the fragrance."

"Hmm? What's wrong? Are you having financial difficulties lately? I remember you were doing quite well. If you can't even afford to buy a fragrance, then how about a loan?"

Normally, when the secretary buys things, she pays for them in advance and then gets reimbursed with the receipt. A fragrance is at most a few hundred yuan, so why would she need to borrow money? Bai Sheng couldn't understand it, but since it was a company expense, he had no reason to require her to pay in advance.

"Boss, how many do you want to buy?"

Bai Sheng thought for a moment, "Let's buy 10. These are commonly used and won't go to waste. Hmm, I'll send some to Bai Lu as well."

The secretary looked incredulous. Her boss usually made her order boxed lunches; when had he become so extravagant? But since her boss had asked, she had no choice but to comply and went out to fill out an advance payment form.

Because Chen Xiao agreed to use Junxiao Group's resources, Bai Sheng called over the business general manager to review with him which regions needed to leverage personal connections to make breakthroughs, and asked him to prepare a report to give to Bai Lu.

The business general manager had just come in and hadn't even started discussing work yet, so the secretary took the opportunity to quickly get the loan slip to Bai Sheng for his signature.

With Chen Xiao's support, Bai Sheng was in a very good mood. While chatting with the business general manager, he took the form handed to him by his secretary. Without looking at it carefully, he signed his name on it. When he picked it up and handed it to his secretary, he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be too many zeros on it. He quickly withdrew his hand and took a closer look.

"Damn it!" Bai Sheng asked with a serious expression, "Xiao Zhang, what do you need so much money for?"

He was very angry, feeling that she shouldn't have done this. Under the guise of buying fragrance, she borrowed so much money. Did something happen to Xiao Zhang's family that she urgently needed money?

If she really had difficulties, she could have talked to me. We've known each other for so long, and I'm not an unfeeling person. I'd even dared to lend her over ten thousand yuan. But how could she do something so stupid, using the excuse of buying fragrance to borrow over ten thousand yuan? Does she think everyone is an idiot?

Seeing the boss's stern expression, the business manager wondered what had happened and didn't know what to say. He looked at his secretary, Xiao Zhang, with a wronged expression and said, "Boss, didn't you tell me to buy fragrance? This is the money for the fragrance."

"Nonsense, do you need to borrow 15 to buy 10 fragrances?"

The business manager was also shocked. The boss was right. Why did you buy fragrance? It cost him three months' salary.

The secretary was also frustrated: "You were the one who provided the brand information, don't you know how much it costs?"
She was almost in tears, feeling wronged, and explained in a low voice, "Boss, I checked, the brand you want is 150 yuan for 30ml. And that's the mass-produced version. I didn't dare to buy the limited edition, which is 1.5 million yuan per bottle."

Thump! The business general manager plopped down on the ground. Good heavens! A bottle of fragrance costs 150 million? Is this even for human consumption?

Bai Sheng's hands trembled as he searched for the price on the official website. His face turned pale. "Damn it, it's true. The secretary has been wronged."

{Bai Lu is getting too extravagant these days; she dares to use a fragrance that costs 1.5 yuan for 30ml. She needs to be criticized.}
He waved for his secretary to leave, deciding not to buy the fragrance. Bai Sheng felt unworthy to use it; even if he were rich, he shouldn't be so extravagant. Business was so tough these days; he couldn't afford to waste money. Hmm, he also needed to give his sister a talking-to. After all, an elder brother is like a father, and this habit of hers wasn't good.

"Bai Lu, isn't it a bit too much for you to use a fragrance that costs 1.5 yuan for a 30ml bottle?"

After a while, Bailu replied: "What 1.5/30ml? I didn't use that kind of fragrance."

Huh—could there be a cheaper one? The information the secretary and I found was wrong. I knew it. My sister isn't someone who doesn't know how to save money. She used to only drive a Mercedes C-Class, which cost over 20 yuan. If Chen Xiao hadn't bought her a Bentley Continental, she still wouldn't have changed cars.

"Oh, I misunderstood you. Send me the specific model you're using, and I'll buy the same one. I definitely won't use that 1.5 yuan/30ml one." Only then did she raise her head and look at the business general manager, who had returned to normal, and laughed, "Bai Lu, you didn't even send the message clearly. It startled me. It's so expensive, it's practically inhuman."

The business manager nodded. He felt really resentful if the boss spent tens of thousands of yuan a month on fragrances. He worked himself to the bone to earn the money for just a few bottles of fragrance.

“I was just saying that. Assistant Bai isn’t a lavish person either. I think she’s just as frugal as you, boss.”

Buzz~ A text message came in.

Bai Sheng opened it while laughing, "Ta-da!"

She wanted to say "of course," but couldn't bring herself to say it. Bai Lu replied with only one sentence: "Clive Christine Royal Dignity No. 1 Limited Edition is priced at 150 million per bottle."

With a thud, Bai Sheng's phone fell onto the table. "Never mind, I didn't say anything."

{Girl, what kind of family can afford to squander money like this? You should marry into that family soon and keep ruining the Chen family. Our Bai family can't afford to support you anymore.}
He didn't know that the fragrance was obviously a gift from Chen Xiao; Bai Lu certainly wouldn't be willing to use such an expensive fragrance. Only someone like Chen Xiao, who couldn't even spend all of his daily welfare income, would use only the best of everything, buying things not for their absolute best quality, but for their absolute most expensive, living up to the idea that money is no object.

And this person who doesn't value money is being led around the streets and alleys by Bailu.

"Bai Lu, it's so hot outside, why did you bring me into this crowd instead of taking a car?"

Chen Xiao himself didn't care, but he was mainly worried about Bai Lu getting a tan. He especially loved Bai Lu's fair and radiant skin, and it would be a shame if she got a tan.

"Chen Xiao, didn't you ask me what I wanted to eat? I just want to eat duck blood soup with vermicelli from the food street outside Jiangzhou University. I haven't had it in ages."

Oh dear, this is a terrible situation. After eating so much good food, I've come here to eat this stuff. But I told her to make the decision, so I have no choice but to risk my life to accompany her.

"When I was in school, I ate there almost every day. Their vermicelli soup is made by simmering bones overnight, and it's so fragrant."

Chen Xiao didn't want to spoil her mood, but still said, "Many of the foods we used to find delicious, we can't find the same taste even if we go back to the same places now, because there are so many good things to eat now, and our taste buds have become more discerning."

Bai Lu held his hand and said as they walked, "This place is different. This duck blood vermicelli soup is my favorite."

He smiled and said indulgently, "Then how about I hire the owner of this shop and make duck blood vermicelli soup for you at the company?"

"No, that would ruin the original flavor. You have to go to his little shop, the one without air conditioning, to really experience it."

"No way?" Chen Xiao couldn't imagine what it would be like to eat in the summer without air conditioning in this era.

Just as Bai Lu had said, the signboard of Lin's Duck Blood Vermicelli Shop had turned black. The small shop, which only had 7 or 8 tables, was now packed with people, and each table had an oscillating fan blowing air.

My goodness, Chen Xiao was sweating profusely. These people must all be students from Jiangzhou University right now. It's summer vacation, so they're probably all staying on campus. There are also two tables that look like they're from outside the university, but these days many students dress even more provocatively than those outside the university; you can't judge a book by its cover.

"Boss, is there still room?"

The shop owner, who was busy scalding vermicelli, looked up and immediately smiled, "You're here again. It's been a long time since I've seen you. You'll probably have to share a table with someone now." Then she looked at Chen Xiao, "Your boyfriend? He's quite handsome and you two are a good match."

Bai Lu was delighted to hear this and nodded, "It's okay, let's share a table then."

There was only one table left to share, occupied by what appeared to be a young couple, a man and a woman, who were eating noodles with their heads down.

Chen Xiao and Bai Lu sat down. The two people opposite them glanced at them and showed amazement. This couple was too outstanding. The man was refined and handsome, and the woman was as beautiful as a fairy. Moreover, her skin was so fair that it glowed. The sun outside seemed to have no effect on her at all. Did the ultraviolet rays hate her?
It doesn't matter what we eat; today we're just accompanying Bai Lu, so we can let her make all the decisions. Before, when we went out, the women always obeyed him; now Chen Xiao is learning to take care of them too.

Just then, I overheard a young couple chatting across the street, and they happened to be talking about buying cars. What's more, the guy wanted to buy the newly launched Ruishi N7L, while the girl wanted to buy the Junxing M7.

Chen Xiao and Bai Lu exchanged a glance and saw the smile in each other's eyes. They then listened quietly to the conversation between the two people opposite them.

The man said, "You must listen to me. Buying the Ruishi N7L is definitely the right choice. It's a high-end brand under Huadi, with three motors, a compass-like U-turn, and all sorts of cutting-edge technology. It received 5 orders within an hour of its launch. Once this car hits the market, the Junxing M7 will be rendered obsolete."

Bai Lu was a little angry when she heard this, but Chen Xiao patted her thigh under the table, signaling her to calm down. This wasn't the first time Chen Xiao had heard this kind of rhetoric. Although Li Huanghe's interview last time wasn't this direct, it was still subtly criticizing the Junxing M7.

Then the girl said, "All sorts of cutting-edge technologies, for example, is autonomous driving better, or is an intelligent cockpit better?"

The man was clearly not the first time he had heard a woman ask this question, and he immediately replied, "When buying a car, the main thing to look at is the mechanical quality. The intelligent features are secondary. Moreover, the intelligent features of the Ruishi brand are no worse than those of Junxing cars. Even if they are slightly inferior, they will catch up soon. You know, Huadi is a car company with a scale of trillions. Compared with it, Junxing cars are not even in the same league."

Girl: "Your argument about mechanical quality is like Nokia back in the day, boasting about how durable and easy-to-use buttons were. Where is Nokia now? Besides, have you even tried the Junxing M7? Where is its mechanical quality lacking? I think it's better than many cars in the same price range. As for the smart features, does the Ruishi brand even have any smart features? It's just plain stupid."

The man was a little unhappy. "Putting everything else aside, just take those three motors, does the Junxing M7 have them?"

The woman laughed dismissively. "What would I need so many motors for? Two motors are enough. What's the point of having an extra motor besides adding weight and increasing energy consumption?"

"It even has a compass turn function. Does the Junxing M7 have that? That's definitely cutting-edge technology."

The woman snorted: "You've got to be kidding me. Every time I see that U-turn, I'm so embarrassed I want to pick my toes. Tell me, how many times in your life have you used a compass to turn around? What road can't you turn around and get back on your own?"

Technology, in essence, is meant to serve the user experience. If you don't consider the customer's experience and just boast about your technological prowess without thinking about its practical use, then you're missing out. Frankly, I have no affinity for that car.

Even the most masculine fan refused to eat, saying, "Anyway, my opinion is to buy the Ruishi N7L. If you buy the Junxing M7, I won't ride in it."

The woman sneered, "Take it or leave it. I'm paying for the car, so I'll make the decision."

He stood up angrily, "Fine, if you buy the Junxing M7 and I get into it, may I get into a car accident and be killed."

After saying that, he got up and left. The woman was so angry that she stopped eating, got up, took the bill, and walked out of the shop with a grim face.

"Chen Xiao, how can there be such an uncouth man? I think what that woman said makes a lot of sense."

Looking at Bai Lu, he smiled and said, "Of course you're helping your own family. Sometimes it's good to hear different voices from the outside world. Our products can't be perfect either. I think looking at things from the consumer's perspective is what real users need. We can't work in isolation. That woman is right. Technology is ultimately about serving and improving the user experience, not about forcibly piling up a bunch of technology to tell others how awesome you are and then getting customers to buy it."

Bai Lu pursed her lips and said softly, "What I mean is, what that girl said—that the money is hers, so it's right for her to decide what car she wants to buy."

Haha, Chen Xiao laughed. Indeed, the money still belonged to the girl. He didn't know how that guy had the nerve to make decisions for her. In many families, when the man earns the money, he fully respects his wife's opinion when buying such big-ticket items. That guy just now, he seems to be a pretty devoted fan of Huadi.

The owner brought out the steaming hot vermicelli, which made Chen Xiao even hotter and a little sweaty. The oscillating fan on the table was completely useless. Bai Lu got up and ran to the owner's stove, borrowed a fan, and while eating her vermicelli, she fanned Chen Xiao.

"No need, Bailu, look, everyone else is watching."

Chen Xiao was both amused and exasperated. Bai Lu had actually managed to summon wind artificially. He saw countless murderous gazes emanating from the shop. The men were already jealous when they saw him bring in such a charming and beautiful woman, but what was worse, this beautiful woman was so gentle with him. Even his wife wasn't this considerate.

"Let him look, it's none of my business. I can't let you get too hot, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to Sister Xiangjun this afternoon."

Chen Xiao gave up trying to persuade him when he couldn't get any more advice. This old man was used to being waited on and enjoyed it without a care in the world.

The small shop was doing good business; before long, someone else sat down at the table opposite. The newcomer saw Bai Lu and his eyes lit up. A beauty of this caliber was extremely rare; she was even prettier than a big star. More importantly, her air of a wealthy young lady was far superior to those portrayed on television—it was completely natural.

He didn't think Bai Lu was a rich girl; what rich girl would come here to eat a 5-yuan bowl of duck blood vermicelli? That was a problem with his perception. It's not just rich girls who come out to eat 5-yuan duck blood vermicelli. There are also wives of trillion-dollar company owners who come out to eat vermicelli and cold noodles. Before Xiang Jun got pregnant, she and Xu Jia went out to eat that quite often.

Watching Bai Lu eat her rice noodles while fanning Chen Xiao with her left hand, making it look like she was having a hard time, the man smiled and said to Chen Xiao, "Brother, how can you be so shameless? Don't you care about your girlfriend at all?"

Needless to say, Bai Lu wouldn't do this if they weren't boyfriend and girlfriend. Chen Xiao felt a little wronged upon hearing this, but he went along with it and told Bai Lu to stop, "Alright, alright, the righteous person has spoken up. If you keep slapping me, I'll be condemned by everyone."

Bai Lu glanced at the man opposite her with displeasure and stopped fanning herself.

After finishing their rice noodles, Chen Xiao said to Bai Lu, "Go pay the bill."

The man who had been glancing at Bai Lu out of the corner of his eye exclaimed, "Damn, bro, how can you be so nonchalant about it?" (End of Chapter)