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

Xie Xiaoxiao had absolutely no interest in whether Zhang Han could rent other shops. She just wanted to leave this space filled with greasy scheming and self-righteousness as soon as possible.

She and Qin Ning had just stood up, preparing to push open the door and go out—

"Beep...beep..." Zhang Han's phone had already dialed out impatiently!
As if seeking revenge, or perhaps to bolster his courage, he deliberately raised his voice, shouting into the still-unanswered phone with a bluffing intensity:

"Hey! Let me tell you! The location of that shop is definitely no worse than the one we're talking about now!"

His gaze swept defiantly over Xie Xiaoxiao's retreating figure, as if to say: See? I have plenty of choices!

"Do you believe me? I can take this down in a heartbeat!"

This was a rather boastful claim, but now he was in a bind! He had confidently promised to open a flagship store on Jiangzhou Pedestrian Street after securing the agency rights for this gold and jewelry brand!

If we can't open a flagship store, we might not be able to get the authorization from Jiangzhou!
Because he was determined to win, he was willing to pay any price! He didn't believe the landlord of this shop wouldn't like money!

Seeing Xie Xiaoxiao reach the door of the private room, Zhang Han's pent-up frustration and anger finally erupted. He roared at Xie Xiaoxiao's retreating figure, almost through gritted teeth, with an ultimatum-like tone:
"Mr. Xie! You just wait! I'll throw money at the landlord of this shop! I'll make sure he never learns the word 'no' again!"

He meant to tell Xie Xiaoxiao that he would pay a high rent. Let's see if she regrets it.
Xie Xiaoxiao didn't even pause, ignoring his barking, and reached for the doorknob.

Just as her fingertips were about to touch the cold metal—

"Buzzing—"

Her own phone rang again, at the most inopportune moment!

Xie Xiaoxiao frowned slightly and took out her phone with some impatience.

It was another unfamiliar number.

She subconsciously swiped to answer the call, her tone carrying a hint of detachment as if she had been disturbed:
Hello—

The call was connected.

however--

Something strange happened!

A man's voice came clearly from Xie Xiaoxiao's phone receiver!

This voice... it's exactly the same as the voice Zhang Han was yelling into the phone in the private room just now... and almost simultaneously!

Xie Xiaoxiao and Zhang Han were both stunned!

Xie Xiaoxiao held up her phone and looked at Zhang Han with a puzzled expression.

Zhang Han, holding his phone, stared at Xie Xiaoxiao with a look of utter disbelief.
What's going on?! The phone line got crossed?!
Qin Ning, standing to the side, was also dumbfounded.

But Xie Xiaoxiao's mind works incredibly fast!

She understood instantly!

The address Zhang Ziqian sent her was the meeting place with Zhang Han. Zhang Ziqian also sent her Zhang Han's phone number, but she hadn't saved it! So the caller ID showed an unknown number!

And the other shop that Zhang Han just said he'd "take over in a minute"... the landlord... is actually Xie Xiaoxiao too?!

Zhang Han was still in a state of utter confusion, completely unable to comprehend this bizarre overlap!

He was still yelling into his phone's microphone: "Hello? Hello!"

His voice came through Xie Xiaoxiao's phone clearly at the same time!

Xie Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Han's clueless and stupid expression, and a cold, sarcastic smile curled at the corner of her lips.

Her voice, clear and calm, pierced Zhang Han like an ice pick as she spoke into her phone microphone:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang."

She paused, each word striking Zhang Han's heart like a hammer blow:

"580 million? I refuse—"

"Huh?!" Zhang Han was struck dumb, completely stunned! He looked down at his phone screen, then looked up at Xie Xiaoxiao's phone, and then at Xie Xiaoxiao's cold and beautiful face. A terrible and absurd thought slithered into his mind like a venomous snake!
"This...this is also...your...shop?!" he exclaimed, his voice trembling.
Xie Xiaoxiao didn't even bother to glance at him again, let alone bother to answer such a stupid question.

She gave a dismissive "heh," as if brushing away a speck of dust, and pulled Qin Ning along, turning around without hesitation to leave!

This guy is incredibly arrogant, he doesn't take himself seriously at all. Judging from this, there's definitely no chance for cooperation between the two sides in the future. At this moment, Zhang Han's true nature was revealed.

"Hmph, Mr. Xie! Do you think I have enough money to not be able to rent a place on Jiangzhou Pedestrian Street? There are three other shops on this street that meet our requirements for opening a store, so I have plenty of options."

"Oh, good luck!" Xie Xiaoxiao thought this person was really annoying. Whether you can rent it or not is none of my business, as long as I don't rent it to you, it'll save me from disgust!

His tone was so flat and emotionless, as if he were just talking about the weather.

This casual blessing drove Zhang Han more insane than any vicious curse! He felt his dignity and wealth had been utterly trampled upon!
Xie Xiaoxiao had barely finished speaking when there was a knock on the door of the private room.
She then remembered that Zhang Ziqian had said she was coming here to find her.
Zhang Han paused for a moment, then called out loudly, "Please come in—"

Xie Xiaoxiao stopped and watched as the door was pushed open, and then the radiant Zhang Ziqian led in another beautiful woman.

This beautiful woman was tall and slender, dressed in a sharply tailored dark suit that accentuated her near-perfect figure. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, like the Creator's most prized masterpiece, flawless. But what was most breathtaking was the aura she exuded!

cold!
A chill that seeps deep into your bones!
But it's different from the aloof and world-weary attitude of Han Xue, whom Xie Xiaoxiao knows, who is "too lazy to bother with you".

The woman before me exuded a coldness with a metallic quality, a suffocating, chilling aura that seemed to have been forged in a sea of ​​corpses and blood! Her gaze was calm and unwavering, yet the instant she swept over us, it was as if an invisible icy blade had sliced ​​through the air, causing the temperature in the entire private room to plummet by several degrees!
The rage on Zhang Han's face instantly froze, as if he had been frozen in place!
His mouth was agape, his eyes wide open, staring intently at the two stunningly beautiful women at the door, each with a completely different yet equally breathtaking aura, his mind a complete blank!
He'd been hanging around Jiangzhou for a while now, and considered himself worldly-wise, but these two in front of him...

Where the hell did this... this god come from?!

Zhang Ziqian's gaze landed precisely on Xie Xiaoxiao, completely ignoring the stunned man beside her. Her red lips parted slightly:

"Xiaoxiao, are you done talking?"

Her voice was like a spring breeze.

Xie Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Ziqian, then at the woman behind her who resembled an ice queen, and finally a genuine, relaxed smile appeared on her lips for the first time that day:

"Yes, the talks broke down."

His tone was light and cheerful, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Zhang Ziqian was completely unconcerned about Xie Xiaoxiao and Zhang Han's falling out; she even found it somewhat amusing. The shops in these prime locations she owned were truly scarce resources; tenants were always clamoring to rent them out, and she never worried about them going unsold. Even if they remained vacant, it would be a drop in the ocean for Chen Xiao; he had no interest in even hearing the rent figures and had entrusted everything to her.

She casually ignored Zhang Han and smiled as she introduced the woman with a stern demeanor beside her to Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning:
"Xiaoxiao, Qin Ning, this is Qiu Qiaoqiao... mine, and also a friend of President Chen." She emphasized the word "friend" to highlight its significance.

"Hello Qiaoqiao!" Xie Xiaoxiao, with her cheerful personality, greeted her warmly immediately. Qiu Qiaoqiao smiled slightly: "Hello, Ziqian is helping me find a job."

what--

Xie Xiaoxiao was a little taken aback. Zhang Ziqian was helping her find a job? Arranging a job? That would be a simple matter of a word, wouldn't it?

On the return flight, when Zhang Ziqian reported on the matter of [Zichen Palace] to Chen Xiao, Xie Xiaoxiao and Qin Ning both avoided the topic. Therefore, they were unaware that Qiu Qiaoqiao had previously worked as a sound engineer at [Zichen Palace], nor were they aware that [Zichen Palace] had temporarily suspended operations.

Zhang Han, standing to the side, was captivated by these stunningly beautiful women, each with a distinct style. Upon hearing the words "job hunting," he was like a cat smelling fish, immediately seizing the opportunity to make his presence known!
He straightened his back, put on what he thought was a charming smile, and shouted loudly at Qiu Qiaoqiao:
Hey—beautiful lady!

He deliberately raised his voice to attract everyone's attention:
"I happen to be hiring sales associates! For selling gold and jewelry!"

His tone carried a condescending sense of superiority:

"The monthly income is definitely over 10,000! If you're interested, you can come and give it a try anytime!" He was full of confidence, feeling that this salary would be very attractive to job seekers.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ziqian burst out laughing. She glanced at Zhang Han with the same look she gave him as a comical clown, and instantly understood why Xie Xiaoxiao had broken up with this kind of person.

Qiu Qiaoqiao didn't even lift her eyelids, but simply replied in her characteristically cold, metallic voice:
"no need."

She paused, a faint yet sarcastic smile curving her lips:
"Ten thousand yuan... that's too high, I don't deserve it."

Zhang Han paused for a moment, then said, "What, you think it's too little? How about this, if you're willing to come, I'll increase it to 15,000."

With such a beautiful woman, who wouldn't be tempted to marry her?
Qiu Qiaoqiao ignored him. Zhang Ziqian chuckled and glanced back at Zhang Han: "I finally managed to hire this person, and you want to poach him?"

Zhang Han didn't know who Zhang Ziqian was and thought she was some kind of friend of the landlady Xie Xiaoxiao.

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqian's words, a haughty and disdainful smile appeared on his face. He puffed out his chest, striking the pose of a successful person.

"People strive to rise higher, water flows downhill!"

His voice was firm and resonant, as if he were proclaiming the truth:
“I’m sincerely offering a high salary! This beautiful lady… you should really consider her future!” He felt he had done everything he could, and even implied a bit of “mentoring” her.

Zhang Ziqian smiled and shook her head, no longer looking at Zhang Han, but instead said to Xie Xiaoxiao:
"I... completely understand you now."

Her tone was both teasing and serious:

“When selecting tenants, it is indeed necessary to carefully screen and filter them.”

Xie Xiaoxiao sighed helplessly. Looking at Zhang Han's "I'm rich and invincible" attitude, she really couldn't understand how such a person could have made billions in business. (She forgot that in the gold and jewelry industry, billions in turnover might not really be considered earth-shattering.)
Zhang Han sensed the sarcasm in Zhang Ziqian's words, and the anger of being looked down upon surged up again!

He raised his head again, pointing his nostrils at Zhang Ziqian, his voice full of arrogance and provocation:

"Screening? Ha! With money, why worry about not being able to rent a shop?!"

He seemed to want to prove his abilities, so he specifically pointed out his target:

"Shop number 1007, its location and size are no worse than yours, are they?!"

He waved his hand forcefully, as if victory was already in his grasp:
"What would I lose if I took it over to open a flagship store? You would be the only one who loses! How much rent would I collect less? Humph!"

1007?

Zhang Ziqian had already turned around, preparing to leave with the others. Upon hearing the berth number, she paused and slowly turned back.

A bright smile, yet tinged with... pity, bloomed on her face.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Zhang..."

Her voice was clear and melodious, but what she said was like an icicle:

You're going to be disappointed.

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with mischief:

"You can't rent that shop."

Zhang Han scoffed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world:
"Ha! Your word doesn't count—!"

He raised his chin even higher, as if looking down on all living beings.

Zhang Ziqian raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of curious inquiry:

"Oh? Then... who decides?"

Zhang Han seemed to have heard the most foolish question. He suddenly thumped his chest, his voice booming with the boundless confidence that money had bestowed upon him:

"I! I have money—! Money calls the shots! And money...lists to me!"

He was as proud as a peacock spreading its tail feathers to display its magnificent plumage.

Qin Ning couldn't help but burst out laughing! This guy became arrogant after gaining power, utterly ignorant and fearless! Did he even know who was standing in front of him? It was Zhang Ziqian, who could easily mobilize the resources of the Junxiao Empire and make him unable to move an inch with a single word!

Zhang Ziqian couldn't help but chuckle. She suppressed her laughter and, in an extremely innocent yet utterly matter-of-fact tone, gently dropped the bombshell:

"But... I'm the landlord."

She blinked her beautiful eyes, as if stating a perfectly simple fact:

"The house... I'll listen to you."

Zhang Han was stunned, as if his pressure points had been struck. He didn't want to believe it, but considering that Xie Xiaoxiao had two shops, it didn't seem strange that she was her friend and landlord!

He forced down the turmoil in his heart, and roared, his voice trembling with fear, as if grasping at the last straw:

"Ha! I told you! I'm rich! I'm not afraid of not being able to rent a shop!"

He presented the alternative plan again, his voice trembling with excitement:
"Shop 1016! It's just as good! And the location is even more prime! I'll throw money at it! I refuse to believe I can't get it!"

He waved his arms, as if to encourage himself.

Zhang Ziqian's smile deepened, tinged with a sigh of pity:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang."

Her voice was eerily calm:
"This shop...is mine too."

She paused slightly, then clearly uttered the last three words:

"I won't rent it to you." (End of Chapter)