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Chapter 364 The President's Demeanor: Establishing an Organization

Chapter 364 The President's Demeanor: Establishing an Organization
JB District, Hualin Old Street, Tingyunxuan Teahouse.

"Mist and smoke obscure the heavens beyond this world, where celestial mountains transform into moonlit palaces..."

The melodious and graceful opera singing flowed slowly from the gramophone, lingering in the teahouse on both floors.

Most of the customers here are elderly regulars, but there are also groups of two or three businessmen who come here to meet and discuss business in secret.

The interior decoration exudes an old-fashioned style reminiscent of the Republic of China era.

The furniture was all dark-colored and retro-style, and even the waiters wore traditional Tang suits and cheongsams.

Being there feels like stepping back in time decades, surrounded by a nostalgic atmosphere.

However, the environment was not dilapidated; on the contrary, the tables, chairs, and floors were all wiped extremely clean.

The various vases and potted plants were arranged meticulously, exuding a low-key yet sophisticated charm.

In the afternoon, there were not many customers in the teahouse, making it even more quiet and elegant.

In a private room on the second floor, a copper chandelier cast a warm yellow light.

On a round table made of crabapple wood, a dazzling array of tea snacks are laid out.

The crystal shrimp dumplings have thin wrappers and generous fillings, with the tender pink shrimp meat faintly visible.

The golden durian pastry has distinct layers and exudes a unique sweet aroma.

There was also a plate of roast goose, glistening with oil and emitting a wonderfully fragrant aroma that whetted the appetite.

Fang Cheng sat at the table, displaying none of the refined manners one would expect from someone enjoying tea and scenery.

Holding chopsticks in his left hand, he simply grabbed a piece of roast goose with his right.

He stuffed the plump goose skin and tender goose meat whole into his mouth.

His cheeks puffed out, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and he chewed and swallowed so quickly that it was as if he hadn't eaten for three days and three nights.

The dashing man sitting opposite him was dumbfounded.

He specially changed into a brand new black suit and wore a dark blue tie today.

Her hair was styled with hair wax until it was shiny and smooth, and her leather shoes were polished so much that they almost reflected her image, making her look very formal.

After all, today is a big day for him to meet his boss.

Before coming, he had countless fantasies about this mysterious chairman.

Perhaps he was a powerful and ruthless leader, whose imposing presence made people afraid to look him in the eye.

Or perhaps he is a cold-blooded and ruthless demon, whose eyes conceal a deadly blade.

But he never expected that the president in real life would be so...down-to-earth.

At the same time, he also recognized it—

The other person was the young man they had met before.

Xiao Sa's mouth was slightly open, and for a moment he forgot to close it.

However, he felt no contempt, but rather a deeper sense of awe.

In his view, this is by no means rude, but rather a kind of uninhibited and simple return to nature.

Truly important people don't need to care about what others think.

Only someone like the president can truly be described as a reclusive master in the city.

Fang Cheng quickly finished off the last piece of roast goose meat.

He casually picked up the purple clay teapot on the table and pointed the spout at his mouth.

Gulu——Gulu——

I poured several large gulps of scalding hot tea over myself to cleanse my palate.

"what--"

Fang Cheng let out a sigh of relief, put down the teapot, and casually wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth with a tissue.

Seeing that Xiao Sa was still staring blankly at him, he seemed quite calm.

"Sorry, I'm a little hungry."

As if struck by lightning, Xiao Sa jolted, quickly bowing and forcing a respectful smile onto his face:

"It's alright, it's alright, please feel free, Chairman, please continue!"

Fang Cheng picked up a toothpick and leisurely picked his teeth.

After finishing my snacks today, I crammed at home and even cooked a pressure cooker full of beef soup for lunch.

But the body's craving for food far exceeds that of ordinary people, and by the afternoon, the stomach was already empty.

Fang Cheng glanced at the plates on the table, which he had almost emptied himself, and couldn't help but praise:

"This teahouse is a good choice. The tea and dim sum are very authentic, especially the roast goose, which is cooked to perfection."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa felt a great weight lifted from his heart and immediately smiled, saying:
"I'm glad you like it. I was worried you wouldn't be satisfied with the environment here, so I specifically checked out several other places."

Fang Cheng savored the lingering aroma of the roast goose for a moment, then tossed the toothpick into the ashtray and turned his gaze to him:

"So dashing..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa immediately straightened his back:

"President, you can call me by my name from now on, Xiao Jianren."

Xiao Jianren? You little bastard?
Fang Cheng pondered the name for a moment, a slight smile playing on his lips, before quickly regaining his composure.
I'll still call you Ah Ren.

"Hey, okay!"

Xiao Sa nodded in agreement.

The way he addressed him seemed more intimate, and he naturally had no objection.

He initially chose the nickname "Xiaosai" (潇洒, meaning dashing or unrestrained) to roam the world because the pronunciation of his original name was somewhat unpleasant.

"Aren."

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Fang Cheng's tone became serious:

"What has Chen Chen been up to lately? How is he treating you, his newly adopted godson?"

"President."

His carefree expression turned serious, and he respectfully reported:

"Ever since I recognized him as my godfather, Chen Chen has arranged a consultant position for me at Yuanchen Group, saying that he wants to train me well."

As he spoke, he reached out and tugged at the tie binding his neck, a hint of discomfort on his face:
"Now I'm like a white-collar worker, clocking in on time every day and learning company rules and regulations and management skills from that Secretary Liu."

"President, you have no idea, the words on those documents are as big as car wheels. They recognize me, but I don't recognize them. It's making my head spin."

"I don't know what the point of learning this stuff is. Does he really want me to manage the Red Tiger Gang and the company? I always feel that Chen Chen is deliberately torturing me in this way."

Xiao Sa couldn't help but complain a couple of times, but seeing Fang Cheng's thoughtful expression, he immediately composed himself and became fully alert.

"Today I deliberately lied to Chen Chen, saying that there was an emergency at home, so I took half a day off to sneak out."

"President, please rest assured."

He changed the subject abruptly, his tone firm:

"No matter how Chen Chen tortures me, I will persevere and complete the task you assigned me!"

This behavior was just like an underground worker who had infiltrated the enemy and was taking an oath.

Fang Cheng nodded slightly.

If Xiaosa can truly learn some modern corporate management knowledge at Yuanchen Group, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

After all, no one would complain if their subordinates were a little more capable.

Then he asked again:
"When you were with Chen Chen and Secretary Liu, did you see anyone who looked like a member of the Noah Organization?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa frowned, trying hard to recall recent memories.

"Chen Chen often took me with him to meet clients, and he even introduced me to them as his most valued godson."

"Among these people, there are executives of conglomerates, government officials, and leaders of other organizations... It seems that I don't see anything particularly suspicious."

He pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up.

"By the way! The day before yesterday, when I was working at Yuanchen Group, I saw a young man walk out of Chen Chen's office."

"The man was wearing a sharp silver-gray suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he was a pretty boy."

"Secretary Liu personally escorted him to the elevator, her attitude was extremely respectful. But that pretty boy didn't give her any face at all, she was very arrogant, and treated Secretary Liu like a servant."

"President, do you think... he might be a member of the Noah Organization?"

Xiao Sa had no idea what the Noah Organization was, and could only guess based on their arrogance.

Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly.

According to Xiao Sa's description, that person is very likely the cadre named "Zhuo Feng" that he met at the Noah Organization meeting through Xu Hao's perspective. "If you see this person again, keep an eye on his movements."

Fang Cheng instructed in a deep voice: "But remember, do not do anything unnecessary, and do not expose yourself."

"Yes, President, I understand!"

Xiao Sa nodded in agreement.

"By the way, President."

He seemed to have remembered something very important, and immediately added:

"I have brought all the reward money for the task you assigned."

As he spoke, he casually stretched out his arm and swept the leftover food on the table aside, clearing a space.

Then he bent down and lifted a large black suitcase from under the table with both hands.

That box was probably the largest size available on the market, about half a person's height, and it was bulging inside.

Judging from the flushed face and the bulging veins on his forehead when he picked him up, one could tell that he was incredibly heavy.

boom!
The heavy suitcase was placed heavily on the round table, making a loud thud.

Then, with great effort, he carried up a second suitcase, which was almost identical.

Sizzle—Sizzle—

He casually unzipped the two suitcases one after the other.

In an instant, a box full of brand-new red 100-yuan bills was exposed to the air without any concealment.

The unique smell of ink and the visual impact of money caused the atmosphere in the entire private room to freeze.

"President, please take a look."

He bowed gracefully and respectfully, extending his hand in greeting.

Fang Cheng looked at the two large boxes of cash and was speechless for a moment.

I really didn't think things through.

The volume and weight of ten million in cash far exceed what ordinary people can imagine.

There was no way around it; before today, I really had no concrete idea what that much money meant.

Transporting such a huge sum of money here without anyone noticing is no easy task.

Xiao Sa, without even asking a single question, meticulously completed this arduous task according to his instructions.

One can imagine how much thought and effort he put in behind the scenes.

He casually wiped the sweat from his brow, his face beaming with a proud smile after completing his mission.
"President, would you like to count them?"

"There is a total of 9.8 million here, plus 200,000 in operating funds, which I haven't touched yet, so I didn't bring them with me."

He spoke with a smile, showing no sign of complaint despite the fact that the matter was too tedious.

Fang Cheng remained silent for a moment, then shifted his gaze from the money to Xiao Sa's sincere face.

Then, he slowly opened his mouth, his voice deep and powerful:
"Xiaosai, can I trust you?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa's body jolted, and without hesitation, he straightened his chest and almost roared in reply:

"Chairman, you gave me my life! Without you, I'd still be wallowing in the mud!"

"With just your word, I would go through fire and water without batting an eye. If anyone dares to betray you, even if I can't beat them, I'll be the first to twist their head off!"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and his eyes were filled with unreserved fervor and loyalty.

"it is good."

Fang Cheng stared at him and nodded:

"I have a very important task for you to handle."

Xiao Sa immediately perked up, leaning forward slightly to adopt a listening posture.

“Now take out another 1.8 million from the box, and add it to the 200,000 you already have, to make a total of 2 million.”

Fang Cheng's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable power:

"I want you to use this money to build the prototype of an organization for me."

"The organization disguises itself as a cleaning company, but inside it is a secret organization that uses professional physical means to solve all kinds of problems for its clients."

"In other words, it's the legendary assassin group..."

Xiao Sa's eyes widened instantly, and his breathing became rapid.

He vaguely guessed what was going on, and his heart pounded wildly in his chest.

For a moment, the private room was so quiet that only the ticking of the wall clock and the faint sound of car horns coming from outside the window could be heard.

Establish an organization!

These four words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Xiaosa's mind and echoing endlessly.

"Currently, this organization only has two members: you and me."

Fang Cheng continued in a deep voice:

"Therefore, you will be fully responsible for all the preliminary preparations, including choosing a suitable office space, setting up the headquarters, and recruiting the necessary personnel."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sa's expression froze.

He recalled that last time in the hotel room, he had tentatively asked if he had already joined the organization.

At the time, the president said that an assessment was required, and only those who performed well enough would be able to learn specific information about the organization.

And now, the chairman is telling me such a crucial secret without any reservations.

What does this mean?
This represents... complete trust!

"President——"

His carefree voice choked as if something was blocking it, and his eyes instantly reddened.

He was such a lowly, insignificant person, a scoundrel who crawled out of the mud at the very bottom of society.

To be valued by such a powerful figure and given such immense trust!
He grew up without a father and struggled to survive with his blind mother amidst scorn and humiliation. Being beaten and verbally abused was a common occurrence for him.

As he grew up, in order to survive, he worked as a stable boy in gangs and even became a male escort for rich women.

The gang leader pointed his finger at him and cursed him, saying he was "hopeless and useless."

The guests he served treated him like a plaything that could be discarded at will.

He had never been valued or taken seriously before.

But the chairman in front of him handed him the important task of establishing a secret organization as casually as if he were handing him a cup of tea, yet with such solemnity.

This appreciation and this entrustment are a thousand times, ten thousand times, heavier than those two boxes of money combined!
For a moment, Xiao Sa even felt that the president was his biological father.

No, even closer than a biological father!

Fang Cheng took in Xiao Sa's excitement.

This guy is impeccable in every way except for his low level of education.

He is quick-witted, loyal, and has excellent execution and speaking skills.

The most crucial point is that their loyalty is off the charts.

Speaking of which, among the people around me who are useful...

We don't know much about Xu Sanduo's background yet.

Xu Hao's identity is rather sensitive, and he is also quite cunning.

The person he could truly entrust with important matters was this previously insignificant hoodlum.

Can you do it?

Fang Cheng asked again, his tone carrying a sense of testing.

Xiao Sa quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and brought his feet together.