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

When the employees' gazes inevitably swept over Zhao Xiangjun, who was being carefully supported by Han Xue and whose stunning beauty was still undeniable despite wearing a mask, a silent ripple immediately appeared amidst their calm respect.

Even with a mask covering half her face, her bright, sparkling eyes, seemingly containing a galaxy, her full, smooth forehead, her smooth and beautiful facial contours, and the amazing demeanor and aura that she exuded even in her languid state, were enough to take one's breath away.

Whispers spread like pebbles thrown into a lake among the employees watching them walk away:
"My god... the one next to President Han... is too incredible! Even with a mask on, her aura is still undeniable, she seems even more... aura than President Han..."

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense! You're wearing a mask, how do you know you're prettier than President Han?"

"Tsk, what do you know? This is called natural bone structure!" An employee with a keen eye for aesthetics lowered his voice, his eyes filled with amazement and professional scrutiny. "Look at what's showing—the shape of her brow bone, the height and lines of her nose, the fullness of her forehead, the overall shape of her head... Perfect! Absolutely top-tier bone structure! A mask can cover her skin, but it can't hide this level of bone structure beauty! Just based on what's shown, she's definitely got the makings of an unparalleled beauty! It's like God was feeding her the best features!"

Just as Zhao Xiangjun sat down on the sofa in the office, Feng Ting called Shen Jun's cell phone, saying that they had finished eating and were coming down now. They had arranged to meet at the Ruishi sales outlet in the Junxiao Supermarket commercial street.

"Mom, you guys go ahead. I'll rest here for a bit and send some messages to Chen Xiao. He'll be getting eight hundred texts soon—"

Han Xue covered her mouth and chuckled. Chen Xiao couldn't stand not seeing Zhao Xiangjun for a while, afraid that she would bump into something. Zhao Xiangjun complained every day that she was no longer a three-year-old child.

Accompanied by Shen Jun, we quickly arrived at the entrance of the Ruishi Auto sales center along the brightly lit passageway of the commercial street. Several car models were displayed inside the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows. There were indeed a few customers in the showroom; some were looking at the cars, while others were talking quietly with sales consultants.

"Everyone online says that the Ruishi car brand isn't selling well, but there are still quite a few customers looking at it," she said, her tone reflecting the doubts of an ordinary consumer about the discrepancy between online information and the actual situation.

Han Xue stood beside Shen Jun, her gaze calmly sweeping across the exhibition hall. She tilted her head slightly, a smile playing on her lips, her voice clear and objective: "Mom, to be objective, Ruishi's current business situation isn't very optimistic. However," she glanced over the few scattered customers in the exhibition hall, and the sales consultants who clearly outnumbered the customers and seemed somewhat idle, "the foot traffic here… after all, this is the Junxiao Supermarket commercial street. The overall foot traffic in the area is there, so there will always be some natural foot traffic. This has little to do with the brand's own market performance."

Although Shen Yun doesn't work in business, her son and daughter-in-law occasionally talk about these things, so she can't be considered a complete novice.

"As a luxury brand, shouldn't it be more appropriate to place it upstairs? Although there's a large flow of customers here and the customer quality is good, brands like HarmonyOS and Junxing Auto are upstairs in Junxiaocheng, while the Ruishi brand is placed here, which makes it feel inferior."

Han Xue smiled, recalling what Xiao Yuting had mentioned about the opening of the Ruishi brand store: "Their company invested relatively little in this area, probably because they were short on funds and couldn't afford to pay a high price for a prime location. Well, actually, this location was also because it was Junxiao Supermarket's first project, and the opening was a bit rushed. Junxiao Supermarket won't be cooperating with brands like Ruishi Auto again, as their interior design and image were somewhat substandard."

No sooner had she finished speaking than a male voice, clearly displeased and smug, abruptly rang out from behind them. The voice was rapid and filled with an eagerness to refute:

"Beautiful lady, your statement is too biased and too arbitrary!"

Shen Yun and Han Xue turned around upon hearing the sound.

Feng Ting, Jia Hao, and his fiancée Liu Li were standing a few steps away, clearly having overheard the conversation. Jia Hao was the one who spoke, his face showing a mixture of anger and a protective urge, as if his precious child had been belittled, with his chin slightly raised.

“First of all,” Jia Hao held up his index finger as if listing irrefutable evidence, “the Ruishi brand is a high-end sub-brand under Huadi Automotive Group! Huadi Group, a domestic automotive giant! How could its brands be short of funds? Are you kidding me!” His tone was firm, as if he were reading an official statement.

“Secondly,” he raised his voice, with a hint of smugness, “do you think anyone can just take such a prime location as Junxiao Supermarket? This precisely proves the strength and market appeal of our Ruishi brand! It’s because our brand is strong enough that we can secure a place here!” He emphasized “we” as if he were an indispensable member of the Ruishi brand.

"Finally," he looked at Han Xue, his eyes filled with contempt and mockery, "you're saying Junxiao Supermarket isn't cooperating with Ruishi anymore? That's a huge joke! Ruishi and Junxiao are a powerful alliance! Our cooperation will only become closer and deeper in the future! It's best to refrain from such irresponsible speculation!" He concluded emphatically, as if he could already see a bright future ahead.

"Teacher Shen..." Feng Ting quickly stepped forward to greet her, a slightly embarrassed smile on her face, but her gaze was involuntarily drawn to Han Xue. She wondered who this beautiful woman was, and what kind of constitution Teacher Shen had that attracted so many beautiful women.

Han Xue, who was refuted by Jia Hao with "righteous indignation," simply stood there quietly. Faced with Jia Hao's barrage of accusations and his obvious sense of superiority, there was no anger or offense on her face, not even the slightest ripple.

Shen Yun greeted Feng Ting, then said to Jia Hao, "Jia Hao, what Han Xue said is just an objective fact, so you don't need to be angry."

Whether Junxiao Supermarket and Ruishi brand can continue their cooperation depends on what Han Xue says, which is why she said it is an objective fact.

Jia Hao was clearly unconvinced: "Aunt Shen, you're not in this circle. You don't understand the strength of the Ruishi brand. She said the Ruishi brand can't afford the expenses, but do you know how much the rent for this store is? This 200 square meters costs 6 yuan a month—"

He paused deliberately, wanting the number to shock Shen Jun and Han Xue, then looked at Han Xue with a smug "See, I wasn't wrong" attitude, waiting to see how she would respond to the "exorbitant" rent.

The faint smile on Han Xue's lips deepened as she said calmly, "At this price point, 6 isn't high."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was like a needle, instantly puncturing the balloon of "high price signifying status" that Jia Hao was trying to create.

Jia Hao glanced at her. "I didn't expect you to know the market rate. That's right, it's precisely because we, Ruishi, are a big brand! The mall has to give us face and make concessions! Otherwise, why would it be this price?" The more he spoke, the more convinced he became of the truth, as if the rent was the result of Ruishi's strong negotiations, rather than any other reason. Shen Yun listened to their conversation, her brows furrowing slightly, her questioning gaze falling on Han Xue. Although she didn't understand the intricacies of business, she felt Jia Hao's explanation was somewhat far-fetched. Junxiao Supermarket... really needed to give Ruishi "face"? Her son and daughter-in-law's businesses seemed to be...much larger than Huadi Auto Group?
Han Xue was already too lazy to engage in this pointless verbal argument with Jia Hao. His level and understanding were simply not on the same level; arguing was just a waste of time.

But her mother-in-law was puzzled, so she could only answer:
“Mom, one of the core principles of Junxiao Supermarket’s rental strategy is to ‘empower merchants.’ The rental standards set are generally lower than those of similar business districts in the market.”

She paused, her tone carrying a sense of strategic vision, "The goal is to reduce the rent burden for all businesses, regardless of size, so they can invest more funds and energy in improving their products, services, and customer experience, truly 'lightening their load,' and work together to revitalize the business district, improve it, and create a strong brand effect."

The meaning is quite clear: it's not that the Ruishi brand is strong and Junxiao Supermarket made concessions in terms of business, but rather that Junxiao Supermarket's rental standards were originally low.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yun's eyes instantly shifted from confusion to clarity. She softly said "Oh," as if suddenly understanding. Han Xue's explanation was clear and concise, perfectly aligning with her perception of her son and daughter-in-law's work style—magnanimous, long-term, and focused on win-win outcomes. She looked at Han Xue with approval and nodded slightly.

Jia Hao, on the other hand, felt as if Han Xue's calm yet incisive words had been doused with a bucket of ice water. His eyes widened, his mouth agape, and after a long pause, he retorted, "You can't possibly know Junxiao Supermarket better than me, okay? We've been working with them for so long, do you think I know it better than you?"

Han Xue was too lazy to pay attention to him. If it weren't for the fact that Teacher Feng was her mother-in-law's colleague, she wouldn't have time to listen to him bragging.

"Manager Jia—" At this moment, a salesperson who had just been greeting a customer stepped forward.

That address of "Manager Jia" was like a shot of adrenaline for Jia Hao. He instantly straightened his back, raised his chin slightly, and the embarrassment on his face vanished, replaced by a deliberately cultivated, condescending leadership air.

He even paused deliberately, as if enjoying the sense of authority that the title brought, and his eyes unconsciously glanced at Shen Jun and Han Xue, the meaning of which was all too clear: Look, I am a "manager" with status and position!
He cleared his throat and asked in a deliberately slow, composed voice, "Um. Where's your manager?"

"The manager... went to lunch..." Before he could finish speaking, his eyes lit up as he looked towards the door. "Ah! She's back now!"

Everyone's eyes followed the direction the salesperson pointed.

A woman in her thirties, wearing a Ruishi brand work uniform, walked in. Upon seeing Jia Hao, she immediately put on a warm yet slightly reserved smile, jogging over to greet him and blurting out a polite, professional greeting:
"Oh dear, boss! You're here to inspect our work? Why didn't you tell me beforehand so I could prepare!"

This was originally just a polite remark from her, but to Jia Hao, it sounded like heavenly music! Especially in front of Shen Yun and Han Xue!
As if injected with new energy by those words, his already straight spine stretched upwards an inch further, and his chest involuntarily thrust forward, almost reaching the front! A mixture of pride, satisfaction, and ostentation instantly spread across his face, his posture resembling that of a peacock spreading its tail feathers, as if afraid that others would not see its magnificent plumage.

Shen Jun, along with Han Xue and Feng Ting, had already gone to see the Ruishi N7L. Jia Hao deliberately spoke loudly to the store manager:
"You both need to work hard! The strategic partnership between our Ruishi brand and Junxiao Supermarket is very solid! We have a lot of influence with their top management! Go ahead and do your best!" These words were clearly directed at Han Xue and Shen Yun. It was his strong rebuttal to Han Xue's claims that Ruishi had been "eliminated" and that the "rent was not high." He wanted them to know that Ruishi had "connections" and "status" within the Junxiao system!

Unfortunately, his performance completely failed him.

Shen Yun and Han Xue seemed to be protected by a soundproof barrier, not even glancing in his direction out of the corner of their eyes. Their attention was completely focused on the Ruishi N7L that Feng Ting was pointing to.

Shen Jun even frowned slightly, finding Jia Hao's voice a bit noisy. Han Xue didn't even flinch; Jia Hao's boastful "relationship theory" was more meaningless to her than the buzzing of flies, exuding a strong "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome) vibe.

Feng Ting then pointed to the interior and said to Shen Yun, "Why do I feel that the interior of this car is very old-fashioned? The exterior is very fashionable, but the interior and exterior look very disjointed together."

Shen Yun nodded and said, "Anyway, I don't like this car."

Sigh—, Feng Ting thought to herself, “You’ve even ridden in a Rolls-Royce Phantom, so it’s normal that you don’t like the interior of this car.”

"Teacher Shen, is this beautiful lady?"

Shen Yun then realized she had forgotten to introduce Han Xue. Jia Hao had just walked in and immediately started arguing with Han Xue, and the two had been exchanging barbs without any introductions.

"My daughter-in-law—"

Feng Ting was taken aback. "Teacher Shen, don't joke around. I'm not blind. I've met your daughter-in-law before—"

Shen Jun was even more embarrassed by Feng Ting's reaction. Just as she was wondering how to explain this complicated family relationship, another commotion came from the entrance of the exhibition hall.

A middle-aged man, around forty years old, with a calm and capable demeanor, wearing a dark uniform worn by the management of Junxiao Supermarket, walked in hurriedly, carrying a folder.

The assertive store manager, who was feeling a bit uncomfortable with Jia Hao's "leadership speech," saw the man enter as a savior. Forgetting Jia Hao's ongoing "performance," he immediately greeted him with a voice ten times more enthusiastic and respectful than when he had greeted Jia Hao, almost breaking into a shrill shout:
"President Yang! Hello, President Yang—!!!" (End of Chapter)