Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Qu Xiaoxiao and Qu Lianjie's relationship is like fire and water.

Even an outsider could easily see that.

The two did not have a friendly relationship.

This is actually a very unsuccessful thing.

In comparison, Qu Xiaoxiao's mother is truly a high-level player.

On the surface, she remained calm and composed.

He even took the initiative to advise Qu Xiaoxiao.

Give that little bit of wealth to Qu Lianjie; there's nothing to regret. Running a business proves your abilities, isn't that good enough? Why bother with all that unnecessary stuff that lowers your standards?

However, behind the scenes, she had already begun to secretly transfer company assets without even telling her own daughter.

Until she and Mr. Qu completely broke off relations.

She had barely revealed her fangs when all the soup and meat in the company were gone.

The company is now just an empty shell.

Even Mr. Qu, who had been working in the business world for many years, was rendered speechless by his mother.

Qu Xiaoxiao clearly doesn't have her mother's brains.

She was still basking in the elation of having secured a huge order for her family.

The smiles on her face became much more genuine.

Qu Xiaoxiao took the initiative to offer a toast, saying, "It's been so pleasant doing business with you, I'll drink this first as a sign of respect."

Li Haoyu smiled.

He casually touched Qu Xiaoxiao's hand lightly.

"You don't need to be so polite. I'm just a businessman. The reason I decided to award this project to you is because your Qu family has the capability."

Qu Xiaoxiao said, "No matter what, you did me a favor this time. I will definitely repay you for this kindness when I have the chance."

"Of course, we should repay kindness immediately. If you're just going to talk about it, it's better not to mention it at all."

"However, given your abilities, there's not much I can do. If there's anything you can do to help me, I'll go through fire and water for you."

"oh."

Li Haoyu gave Qu Xiaoxiao a meaningful look.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I've been free these past few days, so you could come with me for a couple of days."

Qu Xiaoxiao: ………

She was stunned.

Actually, she was just casually agreeing.

Qu Xiaoxiao never expected that Li Haoyu would actually make such an outrageous request.

"You're joking."

"What's so funny about that? I really need someone to keep me company right now. It's really lonely without a woman by my side."

Li Haoyu smiled nonchalantly.

Qu Xiaoxiao was stunned.

This……

To be fair, she had prepared herself somewhat before meeting Li Haoyu. Although she hadn't gone so far as to offer herself as his bedmate, she had at least done some mental preparation.

Even if it means paying some price, or even letting Li Haoyu take advantage of me a little, it's still worth it if I can secure the order.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao felt that things wouldn't be that bad.

Because in her mind, Li Haoyu actually seemed quite cold. 🐚👻 😂👑

Especially during their first time in the car, Qu Xiaoxiao was genuinely terrified by Li Haoyu. It was also the first time she had ever seen what a real business tycoon was like.

At that time, Li Haoyu didn't say a harsh word. But for the first time, she felt that her tried-and-true little tricks were so powerless in front of Li Haoyu, almost like a joke.

The Qu family is considered to have some wealth, but in the eyes of the truly wealthy people in Shanghai, it's nothing.

Moreover, Li Haoyu was one of the best among them.

At first, Qu Xiaoxiao didn't believe it, until she read the contents of Yao Bin's investigation materials.

She then realized just how wealthy and powerful Snail Games was.

Qu Xiaoxiao knew that game companies were profitable, but she didn't know they were this profitable. It turned out that her family's company's annual revenue was less than Snail Games' weekly net profit.

That's why Qu Xiaoxiao prepared so meticulously.

She was even willing to put herself in the lowest position.

Just now, she was feeling a little smug.

Qu Xiaoxiao thought that a big boss like Li Haoyu was nothing special.

but now……

She realized that she might have been oversimplifying things.

The judgment was completely wrong.

Li Haoyu's good attitude doesn't mean he has no temper.

Just like now, when he said those words, Qu Xiaoxiao found that she didn't have much confidence to refuse.

She is now in a dilemma.

On the one hand, she didn't want to lose Li Haoyu's order; on the other hand, she didn't want to be used as a bargaining chip in a transaction and hand herself over so easily.

Li Haoyu noticed that Qu Xiaoxiao was unusually embarrassed.

He added, "However, I have a few things to take care of right now, so let's talk about it when I have time."

This was clearly Li Haoyu giving himself an out, and Qu Xiaoxiao quickly took advantage of the situation.

She nodded hastily.

In an instant... I felt like I had been reborn.

Qu Xiaoxiao instantly cleared her mind of all the absurd ideas she had just come up with.

But she couldn't help but glance at Li Haoyu.

She couldn't understand why he was suddenly willing to let her go.

Am I really not attractive to Li Haoyu?

Qu Xiaoxiao is now starting to feel anxious and insecure again.

.........

Li Haoyu had no time to consider Qu Xiaoxiao's little schemes.

He was so afraid that Qu Xiaoxiao would cause some trouble that he didn't even have time to eat.

Li Haoyu was really hungry now.

Li Haoyu glanced at Qu Xiaoxiao.

He noticed Qu Xiaoxiao was still standing there in a daze, wondering what she was thinking. "The wine has been warm for so long. I can't let your efforts go to waste."

Qu Xiaoxiao immediately understood what Li Haoyu meant.

She called the waiter, and the whole crab feast officially began.

Li Haoyu had just tasted the first dish.

He knew that the title of "Master Chef of State Banquets" was well-deserved; this dish truly brought out the best qualities of the plump and delicious Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

Qu Xiaoxiao's friends are quite reliable.

Li Haoyu wasn't sure if these crabs actually came from Yangcheng Lake.

But these crabs were clearly carefully selected. Their shells were smooth and glossy, their abdomens were crystal clear and white, their leg hairs were long, yellow, and upright, and their claws were golden, strong, and powerful.

In short: It looks very expensive.

The crab's flavor lived up to its beautiful appearance.

The first dish is the classic steamed hairy crab. The method is also the simplest: steaming live crabs fresh.

But the taste is anything but simple. The rich and delicate crab roe and the sweet and succulent crab meat leave a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth, truly bringing a sense of pure bliss.

The taste is absolutely amazing.

Even Li Haoyu couldn't resist eating two more.

However, Li Haoyu's favorite dish is still the salt-baked glutinous rice crab cooked in wine.

It appears that the chef has innovated upon the traditional famous dish, Eight Treasure Red Crab Rice.

The chef mixes crab meat with ingredients such as glutinous rice, sausage, ham, and mushrooms, places it on the crab shell, wraps it with egg white and salt, and then bakes it.

Until Li Haoyu tasted it.

The waiter then used a lighter to drizzle the crab shell and surrounding area with specially brewed rose liqueur and set it alight.

Li Haoyu waited patiently for ten minutes.

Wait until the flames have died down before prying open the salt crust.

The moment the shell was opened, the aroma of rice filled the air, along with a lingering fragrance of roses.

The aromas of crab, mushrooms, ham, and other ingredients blend perfectly together, with the crab meat being incredibly flavorful. The sticky rice underneath absorbs the rich aroma of crab roe and crab fat, making it both fragrant and sticky.

When real crabs are served, all other flavors seem bland.

.........

But Li Haoyu was able to eat so happily.

In addition to the excellent ingredients, the chef's superb culinary skills are also a major factor.

Qu Xiaoxiao's attentive service also played a significant role.

Li Haoyu doesn't usually eat crabs.

It's not that he dislikes the taste of crab. It's mainly because eating crab is too much trouble; just peeling the shell is tiring enough.

However, Li Haoyu did not make a move this time.

Qu Xiaoxiao personally took care of everything.

Li Haoyu only needed to move his mouth.

Qu Xiaoxiao took care of the rest of the work for him.

Although the chef has prepared the crabs very well, in order to maximize the flavor of the dish, it is still necessary to leave some of the crab shells.

Qu Xiaoxiao was using various tools to help him extract the crab meat.

The movements were quite skillful.

This is something that can't be faked.

This surprised Li Haoyu quite a bit.

This doesn't quite fit Qu Xiaoxiao's personality.

It wasn't until Li Haoyu noticed that Qu Xiaoxiao had many wounds on her hands that he realized what had happened.

He probably understood what was going on.

Qu Xiaoxiao must have practiced for a long time in private, otherwise her movements wouldn't be so skillful. This made Li Haoyu realize once again... don't assume that rich kids don't know how to flatter.

If you didn't see it.

That must be because... you don't have enough power.

Qu Xiaoxiao clearly has two sets of standards for doing things. If you can bring her benefits and advantages, Qu Xiaoxiao will go to great lengths to please you.

Andy is like this, and so is Li Haoyu.

However, if the object is changed to an ordinary person who is of no help to her.

Qu Xiaoxiao was like a completely different person.

She began to switch to an arrogant and domineering mode as if it were her due, and would even do everything she could to be sarcastic towards others.

Because Qu Xiaoxiao's sense of superiority as a rich and wealthy person is built on trampling on others.

Therefore, before the elevator incident, Qu Xiaoxiao always looked down on people and didn't take them seriously.

Whether it's Qiu Yingying or Fan Shengmei.

She always had an arrogant demeanor.

We've almost finished eating and we've had our fill of drinks.

Li Haoyu had a sudden thought, and casually said something.

"So, after you got the building order from me, are you planning to just give up completely?"

what?

Qu Xiaoxiao's spirits lifted.

The opportunity has finally arrived.

She helped her father secure a large order, which is certainly a remarkable achievement. However, this alone cannot affect Qu Lianjie's position as his successor.

Qu Xiaoxiao plans to compete head-on with Qu Lianjie.

After she returned to China, Qu Xiaoxiao's father also took her to several group meetings.

Qu Xiaoxiao was just wasting her time abroad. She didn't learn anything truly useful, and in that respect, she wasn't much different from Qu Lianjie.

The result of the meeting, naturally, was that I didn't understand anything.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao still obtained a crucial piece of information: the group attaches great importance to the air conditioner agency rights, but Qu Lianjie is not doing well in this regard.

She wanted to take the job from her father.

But I'm also worried about whether I can complete it.

Qu Xiaoxiao hesitated for a long time but still couldn't make a decision.

She told Li Haoyu everything, hoping he could give her some advice.

"So I'd like to ask if I should try to take this case away from my brother."

Li Haoyu did not rush to answer Qu Xiaoxiao.

He pointed to the crab on the table and asked, "If you saw such a plump and tempting crab on the table, wouldn't you want to eat it?"

Qu Xiaoxiao nodded.

"I definitely thought about that."

Li Haoyu smiled.

"Then you must have tested your brother beforehand. How did he react? Especially after he found out you wanted to take over this project, how did he respond?"

Qu Xiaoxiao thought about it seriously for a moment.

She hesitated for a moment. "It seems like nothing's different. He's still as arrogant as ever, and we still had a huge fight."

"No, he seemed a little happy when he heard that I wanted to take over."

Do you know why he's happy?

"Because this project is a complete hot potato for him. In his view, even if he handed this project over to you, you wouldn't be able to make any waves."

"I've also looked into the brand you're interested in becoming an agent for. While it may not be considered a top-tier brand overseas, it's still a first-tier brand and wouldn't easily relinquish its domestic agency rights."

"Making money is certainly important to them, but they care even more about building brand awareness in this blue ocean market in China. That's why your brother has worked so hard for so long but still hasn't succeeded."

Qu Xiaoxiao listened to Li Haoyu's words.

She suddenly understood everything.

The reason why Qu Lianjie behaved so abnormally.

"Then should I choose a different project and leave this hot potato for him to worry about?"

Li Haoyu shook his head. "No, that's precisely why I think you should take it on. That's the only way you can prove your ability."

Qu Xiaoxiao scratched her head.

"I can take on the case, but how do I convince them to give me the legal representation?"

Li Haoyu smiled and said, "You may not be capable, but I'm here for you. Besides, you got the building order from me. That's a bargaining chip your brother doesn't have."

Qu Xiaoxiao understood in an instant.

That's a landmark building in Shanghai.

If the entire building used their brand of air conditioners, the profits would already be substantial, not to mention the invaluable GG effect.

Li Haoyu saw Qu Xiaoxiao's beaming face.

He knew that Qu Xiaoxiao wasn't completely stupid.

Finally, I figured out the key to breaking the deadlock.

He continued, "If I were you, I wouldn't have told your dad about taking over the building first. Instead, I would have secured the air conditioner distributorship through this order."

"After proving my capabilities, I will then take on the building project in my own name."

"Now no one will dare to underestimate you anymore. You've not only transformed yourself into the most capable successor to the Qu family, but more importantly, you've built your own career."

"You'll be Shanghai's next rising star then."

Li Haoyu's offer is too tempting.

Qu Xiaoxiao immediately fell into the trap.

She excitedly took Li Haoyu's arm and even pressed her whole body against him.

He could even feel that Qu Xiaoxiao was trying hard to squeeze out curves.

That's way too proactive.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao's figure is still too flat.

This left Li Haoyu feeling unmoved, and he even felt a little amused.

At this point, Li Haoyu was too lazy to pretend anymore.

He used his hand to lift Qu Xiaoxiao's chin.

"As long as you're on our side, this is nothing more than a small favor. Don't forget the important task I gave you. First, take care of that scumbag supervisor, Qiu Yingying."

"Little imp, did you understand?"