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

Han Xue's expression remained calm and composed. She merely nodded very slightly, her gaze not lingering on Wang Jian for long, as if she were simply responding to a perfectly ordinary greeting.

Her gaze swept across the somewhat chaotic exhibition hall, finally settling on Wang Jian's face, which was etched with tension and anticipation. A clear, cool voice rang out, not loud, but carrying an undeniable, penetrating power:

“You’re operating here,” she paused slightly, her gaze seemingly sweeping over the cheap promotional materials, “but you still need to follow the requirements of Junxiao Supermarket.”

Standing to the side, Jia Hao's heart sank, leaping into his throat! A sharp sound escaped his lips, as if he could hear his own heartbeat suddenly stop! More demands! More about promotional materials! He was doomed! Being directly called out by President Han in front of the group's heir was tantamount to a death sentence for his planning department! He felt dizzy and his hands and feet turned ice-cold.

When he heard Han Xue's words, which were clearly meant to be a "reprimand," President Wang, whom he regarded as a god-like figure—the heir of Huadi Group and the powerful vice president Wang Jian—did not show the slightest displeasure. Instead, as if he had received a supreme order, he straightened his back even more instantly, his face filled with seriousness and absolute obedience!
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately responded loudly, in a resolute and even somewhat urgent tone:

"President Han, please rest assured!" His voice was loud and clear, filled with unwavering determination. "The cooperation between our Huadi Group and Junxiao Supermarket is the highest strategic priority of the group! There are absolutely no conditions to discuss! We will unconditionally and completely accept and immediately execute all requests made by Junxiao Supermarket, no matter how small! There will be absolutely no compromise!"

Jia Hao was completely dumbfounded! Unconditional? Complete acceptance? Top priority? Was this still the Huadi Group he knew, the one that occasionally fought for interests and emphasized equality in cooperation?
What made Jia Hao feel even more suffocated was Han Xue's reaction.

Faced with Wang Jian's resolute and humble declaration of loyalty, Han Xue only uttered a very short and very faint sound from her nose:

"Ah."

The voice was light and airy, even carrying a barely perceptible hint of... perfunctoriness.

Then, she added, her gaze still cold, her tone as calm as if stating a trivial fact:

"Let's see what you actually do—"

Clearly, Han Xue did not accept Wang Jian's statement.
Jia Hao froze on the spot, his mouth agape involuntarily, utterly bewildered and... utterly horrified!
His worldview was utterly and mercilessly crushed into dust at that moment! Who was President Wang? He was the future leader of the Huadi Group! He was a figure from the clouds, someone he could only look up to and fawn over, someone he might not even be able to get a word with!
Now, this important figure is behaving so humbly and submissively in front of Han Xue! Not only does he not dare to utter the slightest rebuttal, but he is also eager to express his loyalty, and is even dismissed by her with a casual "we'll see how things go"? She doesn't even bother to offer a polite word.

After Han Xue's indifferent response, Wang Jian showed no embarrassment or dissatisfaction, repeatedly saying, "President Han! We'll implement it immediately! We'll rectify it right away!"

“Alright,” she said calmly, her tone carrying an undeniable air of finality. “I’ll stay with the elders. You all go about your business.”

Qin Jun, standing to the side, felt awkward, as Han Xue ignored him completely. He had come this time to discuss cooperation with Junxiao Supermarket. As a unique high-end project within the supermarket, the Rice Group naturally wanted to cooperate.

But Han Xue's comment about accompanying the elders made her meaning clear—you should step aside, I don't have time for you. This meant he could only look for an opportunity later.

Wang Jian also felt the weight of this order to leave, but his mind was instantly seized by another astonishing discovery!
The moment Han Xue mentioned "elder" and looked at Shen Yun, Wang Jian's gaze involuntarily followed her with utmost respect, landing on Shen Yun's face. Before, because of Han Xue, he hadn't dared to examine Shen Yun closely. Now, looking closely, he felt that this gentle and refined lady... there was a faint, extremely familiar feeling about her!

That silhouette... that charm in the eyes... especially that calm and composed demeanor... who does it resemble?

An answer is obvious—Chen Xiao.

hiss--

Qin Jun reacted almost simultaneously, and his eyes were instantly filled with awe as he looked at Shen Jun!

They were traumatized by Chen Xiao at the karaoke bar last time, and now when they encounter people around Chen Xiao, they either treat them with utmost respect or avoid them like the plague.

Now that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are shopping, they should be sensible and quickly step back so as not to upset the old lady.

The two arrived quickly and left just as fast, without even lingering to inspect the store. It was as if Han Xue's words weren't "Go ahead and get busy," but rather—"Get out of here—"

Feng Ting, Liu Li, and Jia Hao were completely bewildered by this series of events. They didn't know who Han Xue was, but they knew that Han Xue's identity was definitely not simple.

That man was the heir of the Huadi Group, yet he acted all humble and subservient in front of her. So, what about her?
Feng Ting tugged at Shen Yun, glanced at Han Xue, and whispered, "Teacher Shen, where does President Han work?" She asked in a very low voice, as if afraid of offending Han Xue.

Shen Jun rolled her eyes. Was there even a need to ask? Couldn't she tell from the way she spoke?
"You work at Junxiao Supermarket, huh? Come on, we've finished looking around here, do you want to go upstairs and check out Junxing Auto and the HarmonyOS Smart Choice cars?"

Prompted by Shen Yun, Feng Ting immediately realized she had asked a stupid question. Of course! From Han Xue's tone and words, especially Wang Jian's reaction as if he'd seen a revered ancestor, even a fool could see that Han Xue was definitely a high-ranking executive at Junxiao Supermarket, and a very high one at that! What she really wanted to know was Han Xue's specific identity—was she the CEO? Or…?
But with Han Xue right there beside her, and Shen Jun clearly not intending to elaborate, Feng Ting dared not press further. She could only swallow her surprise and curiosity, nodding awkwardly, "Oh...oh, okay, okay, let's go see..."

Jia Hao still couldn't understand. Even if Han Xue held a high position at Junxiao Supermarket, why did Wang Jian show her such reverence? The group, filled with doubt, followed Shen Yun upstairs. Although they still hadn't clarified Han Xue's exact identity, everyone understood that this beautiful woman was also a very important person. And this important person called Shen Yun "Mom."

When they looked at Shen Yun again, their perspective changed completely. Feng Ting, however, was thinking even more deeply. Last time in Laiwu County, Mr. He from the Junxiao Charity Foundation had called Shen Yun "Mom." Wasn't Shen Yun now the most amazing mother in China?

Jia Hao, head bowed, followed at the very back like a wilted eggplant, his mind a complete blank. He was utterly speechless and dared not utter a word. All his previous smugness and sense of superiority had been shattered, leaving only boundless fear and shame.

He desperately tried to recall the stupid things he had just said in front of Han Xue:
"We have a very good relationship with the senior management of Junxiao Supermarket..."

"Only a strong brand like Sharp can secure this position..."

"The cooperation is a powerful alliance, and we need to deepen it in the future..."

Looking back now, every word feels like a red-hot branding iron, searing his face! He actually dared to boast about his company's relationship with Junxiao in front of the real "higher-ups" of Junxiao Supermarket?! This was utterly ridiculous! Like trying to teach a master swordsman to use his axe in front of Guan Yu! A complete and utter clown performance!
He wished he could turn back time and slap himself a few times! Thinking back to Han Xue's calm and even slightly pitying gaze at that time, he now realized that it was an extreme mockery of his ignorance and arrogance!
The group silently walked out of the Ruishi exhibition hall and headed towards the elevator leading to the upper floors of Junxiao City. The atmosphere was unusually silent, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the empty commercial street.

Jia Hao followed behind, each step feeling unusually heavy. He looked at the backs of Shen Jun and Han Xue walking side by side ahead, their backs seemingly shrouded in a halo he could never reach.

He finally understood how ridiculous and futile all his previous speculations and belittling of Chen Xiao had been. The young man he thought was "inferior" to him had already been standing on a cloud he could barely even look up to. The enormous gap in his understanding and the harsh reality left him speechless, only filled with coldness and bewilderment.

Liu Li tugged at him, "What does Teacher Shen's family do? I'm getting more and more confused." She glanced back at Shen Jun's gentle back, then quickly looked away, as if that back now carried an invisible pressure.

Jia Hao also glanced at Shen Yun subconsciously, his throat dry, his voice extremely low, carrying a sense of helplessness as he tried to find some kind of "evidence":
“We used to live at the school. To be honest, her family’s conditions were not as good as mine! Chen Xiao’s father was also a teacher, and his ancestors were farmers. They were an ordinary family with good revolutionary credentials! My family… my ancestors were rich peasants at least!” When he mentioned “rich peasants,” he even unconsciously puffed out his chest, as if it could add a sense of “superiority” that had long since disappeared into the dust of history.

Upon hearing this, Liu Li rolled her eyes dramatically, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips, and let out a merciless sneer:
“Oh, a rich peasant? Ha! My ancestors were big landowners! In the old days, your rich peasant family would have had to pay rent to my family!” Her words were clearly sarcastic, both a mockery of Jia Hao and a helpless venting of her own sense of insignificance at this moment.

Jia Hao quickly replied, "That's right, it can't compare to your family's. Your family has so many shops."

"Hmph, what's the point of comparing? Don't you think this President Han is the CEO of Junxiao Supermarket? I can't think of any other way to explain Huadi's young master's attitude towards her besides that identity."

Jia Hao opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but then felt that Liu Li's guess seemed the most reasonable. Wang Jian's deep-seated fear and almost instinctive obedience towards Han Xue made him vaguely feel that the title of CEO... didn't seem to carry enough weight. It was a kind of awe of absolute power that transcended professional status. But he dared not think further; it was an unknown territory that filled him with fear and despair.

He could only follow in silence, watching Shen Jun, accompanied by Han Xue, walk towards the elevator that symbolized a higher level of business district, as if surrounded by stars. And he, who had once been proud of his "monthly income of 20,000" and "beating 99% of his peers," was utterly crushed on the cold, gleaming marble floor at that moment, without a sound or a trace.

"Mom, do you want to see Junxing Motors? It's up ahead—", Han Xue knew this business district very well.

Feng Ting now seems to follow Shen Yun's lead blindly, while Jia Hao and Liu Li have become indecisive puppets, simply following wherever the person in front goes.

"Let's go take a look. Teacher Feng, it won't hurt to check out several options and compare prices. They also have HarmonyOS Smart Selection here, let's check that out later."

As soon as they finished speaking, the group realized they had already arrived at the HarmonyOS Smart Selection showroom. Shen Yun smiled and said, "Shall we take a look at HarmonyOS Smart Selection first?"

Feng Ting now completely obeyed whatever Teacher Shen said, having no room for objection. She nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to Teacher Shen." At that moment, a middle-aged man in a polo shirt and jeans turned around in the exhibition hall, paused for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up with joy. He quickly walked over and called out from a distance, "President Han—"

This sudden, enthusiastic greeting made Shen Yun and the others, who were about to enter, pause in their tracks.

Shen Jun looked at Han Xue with some curiosity and asked softly, "Xiao Xue, is this... an acquaintance?"

Jia Hao and his companions could tell from the middle-aged man's distinguished bearing that he was a successful person. At that moment, Han Xue replied, "He's Chairman Ding of Gemdale Group. Yes, he's the one who designed HarmonyOS Smart Selection here."

Liu Li couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah!" She knew Gemdale Group all too well. The residential complex she lived in was developed by Gemdale Group, and the commercial space on the ground floor of the complex that she bought was also developed by Gemdale Group.

That's a big boss, someone they look up to! At this moment, this chairman of Gemdale Group, who was like a distant, unattainable figure in her eyes, was actually behaving so humbly and enthusiastically in front of Han Xue, even with a hint of… the surprise and trepidation of a servant meeting its master?!
However, just a few seconds later, the extreme astonishment in Liu Li's wide-eyed eyes was quickly replaced by a more complex, even numb, understanding.

Yes... No matter how strong or big Gemdale Group is, what is it compared to a true behemoth like Huadi Auto Group? Even Wang Jian, the heir of Huadi Group, is as timid and fearful as a grandson in front of Han Xue, so Chairman Ding's behavior at this moment... seems... quite reasonable?

Ding Yong then noticed Shen Yun and suddenly remembered calling Gao Yue a couple of days ago. She was about to return from her business trip and said she wanted to meet her in-laws. Could it be...? (End of Chapter)