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

"Old Lu, is that woman crazy? Damn it!"

Ma Jian asked angrily, "What exactly happened? Does she know what she's doing? Who does she think she is?"

He asked several questions in a row, and Luffy couldn't answer them in detail at this point.

He could only explain, "Boss, when I went upstairs, the operations manager downstairs was being rude to General Manager Zhao."

hiss--

Ma Jian gasped over the phone. He knew why Luffy was so determined to kill that operations manager. Why would Huang Ju protect someone like that?
"Damn it, Huang Ju, that idiot, who gave her the courage?"

Luffy whispered, "President Chen heard it too."

splash
Luffy's heart pounded; he could sense Ma Jian's fear.
"Tell her to get lost, get far away, don't keep this menace around. Give her 500 million, okay? And don't let her come looking for me again. With this 500 million, it'll be enough for her to live on for the rest of her life."

Luffy hummed in agreement. Actually, if it were him, he would have been much harsher than Ma Jian. Ma Jian was probably still thinking about their past relationship; if it were Luffy, he would have been lucky not to mess with her at all.

Huang Ju, who was standing to the side, didn't hear what Ma Jian was saying, but judging from Luffy's expression, she felt something was wrong.

At the same time, Luffy said "President Chen," and I heard that too. Does that mean Chen Xiao has arrived? President Zhao, who is President Zhao?

During the pause in Luffy's call with Ma Jian, she waved to Yan Jun, who was standing nearby.

Yan Jun was far away, so he had no idea what Luffy was talking about on the phone, but he could tell that Luffy was very nervous. He knew that Boss Huang had a powerful "background," and now he had finally found a "big shot."

When summoned by Huang Ju, Yan Jun was completely unlike his previous imposing manner when facing Manager Liu. He jogged over, bowing, "General Manager Huang."

Huang Ju asked in a low voice, "You spoke rudely to General Manager Zhao. Which General Manager Zhao?"

Mr. Zhao?
Yan Jun couldn't remember any General Manager Zhao. He thought about it carefully!
I go--

He remembered what he was saying when Luffy jumped up and attacked him.
Really? Lu Yan's friend? A former colleague?
"Mr. Huang, that person is a former colleague of the employee we're trying to fire, her name is Zhao Xiangjun."

Huang Ju genuinely didn't know who Zhao Xiangjun was. After arriving in Jiangzhou, Ma Jian took her to stay at the Junxiao Lakeside Hotel for a few nights, and then rarely saw her alone. He didn't tell her about Chen Xiao's situation at all.

At this moment, she was still unaware of how serious the crisis was, and confidently shook her head: "What Zhao Xiangjun? It's nothing. I've never even heard of her. She must be someone of low social standing."

Yan Jun opened his mouth, wanting to flatter him. But thinking about how he had just been beaten to a pulp by the chairman because of the name "Zhao Xiangjun," he couldn't help but tremble at the mere mention of the name; he had become a frightened bird.

At this moment, Luffy walked over, and Huang Ju went up to him: "Ah, Mr. Luffy, why did you hang up the phone? I still have something to talk to Ma Jian about. Tell him to tell Chen Xiao to discipline his subordinates properly."

Holy crap! Luffy feels like this is the first time he's ever met this idiot?
Fortunately, Mr. Ma told her to get lost. Otherwise, who knows what problems this woman would cause in the future if she were in charge of the region? If she caused even bigger trouble, I would be waiting to be punished by Mr. Chen.

Just as he was about to announce his punishment for her, he suddenly heard a cold voice not far behind him: "Whom do you want me to discipline, and how do you intend to discipline them?"

Luffy was startled and quickly turned around, exclaiming, "Ah, Mr. Chen!" as he hurried to greet him.

Huang Ju was stunned for a moment. Chen Xiao?

Don't be fooled by her constant calling him "Chen Xiao" as if they were old classmates and had a great relationship.

But she knew that Chen Xiao had always been indifferent to her, and even so, it was only because of Ma Jian.

Hearing Chen Xiao's question, she was momentarily frightened. But she quickly composed herself, put on a smile, and went to greet him: "Mr. Chen, you came to Qinzhou without even telling your old classmate?"

Luffy's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. What the hell was going on?
Who are you? Old classmate? Does President Chen need to tell you where he's going?
Chen Xiao was in a bad mood, especially when he saw Yan Jun next to Huang Ju.

Logically speaking, Yan Jun didn't know Zhao Xiangjun and made a joke about her name, which "didn't warrant death"! However, he was extremely unhappy. Not dying meant he wouldn't die physically. But his professional career at Jiexun Sports was definitely "dead"!

Because of Yan Jun's problem, and the previous incident with Lu Yan, Chen Xiao was extremely dissatisfied with Huang Ju. Hearing her foolish words, Chen Xiao remained expressionless, "You still haven't told me, who do you want me to discipline?"

Huang Ju had just thought that even though Ma Jian was a close friend, and even herself was an old classmate, he might still look out for her. A secretary? Her secretary? She used her servants; how could that be compared?

But seeing Zhang Ziqian beside Chen Xiao with a calm smile, she suddenly had a feeling: was this just a secretary? Why did they look like "family"?
He was originally going to sue Zhang Ziqian, but now he's suddenly chickened out.

At this moment, Chen Xiao coldly asked, "You still haven't answered me."

Yan Jun, standing more than ten meters away, watched as Boss Huang, who had just dared to confront Luffy head-on, now lowered his head, his legs trembling. He immediately realized that the young man was probably the biggest VIP present today.

Huang Ju stammered twice, glanced at Zhang Ziqian beside him, and finally gave up her plan to complain. She put on a smile and said, "President Chen, please be the judge. This is one of my capable assistants."

As she spoke, she pointed towards Yan Jun's direction, completely unaware of Luffy's shock. He was genuinely terrified; what had made Huang Ju so brainless?

She was just not very bright before, but judging from her behavior today, she's a complete idiot. Putting aside the matter with President Zhao, her act of complaining about me to President Chen is practically suicide, just because she's Ma Jian's first love? Does she even realize that she's a thing of the past for Ma Jian? I'm only being kind to her because of Ma Jian; if it were Ma Jian himself, he probably wouldn't have arranged anything as good for her as I am.

Chen Xiao remained expressionless, but his gaze towards Huang Ju was somewhat inscrutable. Huang Ju continued, "He was just joking about a name like 'Zhao Xiangjun'."

"So what?" Zhang Ziqian and Luffy's expressions changed drastically at the same time. Li Zhien's expression couldn't be seen because she was wearing sunglasses, but when Huang Ju said this, she couldn't help but clench her small fists.

"President Chen, what's the big deal? Besides, President Lu even went up and hit someone. Isn't that enough? You still want to fire him? Isn't that going too far?"

The scene fell silent instantly.
Everyone looked at Huang Ju; this person truly possessed the qualities of a "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix."

Chen Xiao turned to look at Luffy: "What are you planning to do?"

Huang Ju was overjoyed; it seemed Chen Xiao was ready to stand up for him.
Luffy quickly bowed and replied, "Yan Jun, you must get out of here today."

Huang Ju was stunned, then looked at Luffy in disbelief. "Damn it, President Chen listened to me and even inquired about this matter, and you still insist?"
She said to Chen Xiao with displeasure, "Mr. Chen, look at Mr. Lu..."

However, Chen Xiao completely ignored him and gestured to Luffy: "You continue—"

Luffy glanced at Huang Ju, thinking, "He's about to die, and he still doesn't realize it."

"Huang Ju, leave the company and receive 500 million yuan in compensation."

what?
Huang Ju stared at Luffy in shock, her face practically screaming, "Are you kidding me?" "You're going to fire me in front of my old classmate, in front of my best friend Ma Jian? Who gave you the audacity?"

She felt the world had gone mad; everyone around her today was acting strangely! Chen Xiao shook her head: "This won't do."

Huang Ju's face lit up with joy. Sure enough, Chen Xiao was still on her side. Luffy was going to get scolded now, and he deserved it!

However, Chen Xiao's next words left her completely stunned.

"Why give her 500 million? Just go through the normal compensation process. Don't waste a single penny."

After saying that, Chen Xiao turned to the two women standing to the side and said, "Ziqian, let's go check out the other shops."

Ignoring Huang Ju's blank and dazed expression, he went straight to the third floor to see the Yinuo Group's project and the [Star Palace] on the first floor.

Yan Jun was more than ten meters away, and because he wanted to avoid getting too close, he couldn't hear the conversation clearly. However, when he saw Huang Ju suddenly collapse to the ground, he immediately sensed that something terrible was going to happen. At this moment, the idea of ​​clinging to someone's coattails vanished, replaced by fear.

Luffy stayed behind and sighed, "Little Yellow, people always do stupid things and get themselves killed."

He had originally planned to give her 500 million yuan, as Ma Jian had suggested, so that she could live a comfortable life. But President Chen had declared that not a single penny more could be given.

Chen Xiao's handling of Huang Ju was not merely about her coming to complain about Zhang Ziqian or speaking up for Yan Jun.

The main topic of conversation was with Zhao Xiangjun on the plane. She was extremely angry and dissatisfied with the regional company's handling of the Lu Yan incident.

Later, when Zhang Ziqian checked and found out that the regional general manager was Huang Ju, he was very disappointed.

Does Huang Ju have absolutely no empathy? Junxiao Group, Yinuo Group, and Jiexun Sports have always advocated – "One for all, all for one."

The way Lu Yan was handled this time was so cold-blooded, even by a small company, let alone a powerful one like Jiexun Sports.

Her values ​​are seriously incompatible with the company's corporate culture. Placing such a person in a leadership position is harmful, and the employees under her management are innocent.
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Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning sat together in the back of the Mercedes-Benz GLS.

The driver and the passenger were the security personnel that Zhang Ziqian had arranged for the two of them.
These are all members of Chen Xiao's security team, each one a master among masters.

"Qin Ning, how far is the place you mentioned...?"

Her voice was muffled, carrying a barely perceptible hint of anxiety:

"The key question is... is it reliable?"

She couldn't help but add, as if seeking some kind of reassurance:
"I... I did some research online, and everyone says... for a limited-edition, top-tier watch like mine, it's best to send it to an auction house... Christie's, Sotheby's, or something like that... at least you won't get ripped off too badly..."

Qin Ning, sitting next to her, was much more relaxed, even displaying a local's confidence.

She patted Xie Xiaoxiao's tense hand, her tone relaxed, trying to soothe her friend's anxiety:
"Oh, relax, relax! Don't worry!"

She pointed to a grand gatehouse that was faintly visible in front of the car window:
"See? We're almost there!"

Then, she emphasized her point and offered a reason that would reassure the vast majority of people:

"【Tianyue Pawnshop】! This is a business owned by the Tianyue Group! Who is the Tianyue Group? It's the property of the Zhao family of Qinzhou!"

She raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying an air of self-assurance: "Is there even a question?"

"Think about it, what does a family of Zhao's size value most in Qinzhou? Isn't it just a prestigious reputation and a good name? Would they really risk ruining their hard-earned reputation of decades just to swindle you out of a watch?"

"The Zhao family of Qinzhou?"

It's better not to mention it, because as soon as this name is mentioned, Xie Xiaoxiao is like a firecracker that has been lit!

She immediately pouted her luscious red lips, her eyes practically spitting fire; her earlier unease was instantly replaced by a surge of resentment.

"Hmph! Just thinking about the Zhao family makes me want to explode with resentment!"

Her voice suddenly rose, filled with indignation:
"That Zhao Lei! Did he get his head squeezed in a door?! What era are we living in? Still acting like a kid comparing who has more money online! This childish competition about spending 1000 million yuan to win! What is this if not insane?!"

She grew angrier as she spoke, her chest heaving as if that guy named Zhao Lei was right in front of her.

Qin Ning chuckled at her flustered state, mercilessly exposing her thoughts:
"Come on, Xiaoxiao!"

She playfully nudged Xie Xiaoxiao lightly with her shoulder:

"Are you angry because people are just showing off their wealth online? Isn't it because you've been dragged into this mess?"

you do not say!

Xie Xiaoxiao was hit where it hurt, and instantly deflated like a punctured balloon, pouting in grievance.

If it weren't for that brainless Zhao Lei who insisted on provoking Chen Xiao online, saying something like "Dare to follow if I recharge 1000 million?", how could Chen Xiao have passed on this "glorious and expensive" task to her as his "spokesperson" just for the sake of "face"?
She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously stroking the smooth surface of the velvet watch box, her gaze fixed on it, filled with reluctance.

She had only worn this Vacheron Constantin watch for a few days; the warm metallic touch and exquisite mechanical beauty still seemed to linger on her fingers.

She really likes it.

But... in order to prevent Chen Xiao from "losing" in that childish online wealth contest, and in order to maintain his damn "face," she had no choice but to reluctantly part with this beloved item, turning it into a bunch of cold numbers to fill the 1000 million game hole!

This is absolutely... utterly absurd!

In the hotel room, Qin Ning had actually been trying to persuade her for a long time.

There's only one core idea: be honest with General Manager Chen!

Tell her that although you are the game's spokesperson, in-game purchases are not free or with preferential treatment as she thinks! Every penny you spend is hard-earned real money! The official website won't even give you a discount on in-game currency!
Why risk your treasured watch for a momentary argument?

Unfortunately, Xie Xiaoxiao ultimately refused, stubbornly and even somewhat willfully. (End of Chapter)