"Of course! If you want to manage the company headquarters well in the future, there is indeed a lot you need to learn."

"What do you want to do now? Administration, human resources, or... would you like to learn about other business operations?"

"I... I'll start with administration and human resources, and help you manage the personnel and logistics at headquarters so you don't have any worries," Ji Fanyin said.

This was the closest she could think of to him, a way that would allow her to utilize her meticulousness.

"Sure. You'll be in charge of everything at the company headquarters in Shenzhen; you'll have the final say."

Whatever you want to do or learn, you can do it and learn it, and you can ask all departments to cooperate with you.

You can start by working with President Lu to familiarize yourself with the group's personnel and administrative framework, and then gradually take over.

Lei Guoliang readily agreed. Ji Fanyin's initiative to improve and her desire to learn made him somewhat gratified.

He doesn't need a flower that's always hiding in a greenhouse.

"Yes!" Ji Fanyin nodded vigorously, her eyes regaining their light.

Late at night, Ji Fanyin fell peacefully asleep in Lei Guoliang's arms. Meanwhile, the women in the other three rooms were perhaps reviewing the meeting's content, or perhaps planning for the future.

Perhaps, he was also thinking about the woman in the master bedroom, the one who could make the ruthless Lei Guoliang show a gentle side, and what role she would ultimately play in this empire.

The second day of the Ten Cities Alliance concluded amidst undercurrents, the exchange of interests, and personal choices.

The alliance is stronger and the goals are more aligned, but the individual thoughts beneath the surface are becoming increasingly clear.

On the third day of the meeting, the agenda was relatively relaxed, mainly focusing on refining regional plans, discussing the group's unified brand image, website construction, and the establishment of internal information systems.

The atmosphere was much more relaxed than the previous two days, but with parting imminent, there was a different kind of emotion in the air.

Lunch was the last meal together for everyone, and it was still at Lei Guoliang's home.

The preparations for the Buddhist chanting were exceptionally meticulous, and the dishes were even more exquisite. At the dinner table, the conversation was no longer limited to work.

"After President Su returns, the new store in Hangzhou will be opening. Would you like headquarters to send someone to support the ribbon-cutting ceremony?" Shen Mo asked with a smile, sipping his red wine.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Shen. Everything has been arranged in Hangzhou. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results of Mr. Shen's high-end approach in Xiamen. Perhaps we can learn from it and apply it to the Yangtze River Delta region in the future," Su Wanqing replied politely, her words carrying a subtle sense of comparison.

"Let's learn from each other. Perhaps we can try the community model that President Han has used in Beijing in some of the old districts of Guangzhou." Shen Mo turned to Han Mei.

Han Mei laughed and said, "Sure! If Mr. Shen needs it, I'll have my team in Beijing prepare some materials for you. But your high-end setup might work at Dalian too; there are a lot of Russians there who are particular about these things."

The three of them exchanged pleasantries, their conversation a mix of polite flattery and subtle competition and probing.

They were all assessing each other's abilities, styles, and importance in Lei Guoliang's eyes, and were also looking for possible entry points for their future regional expansion or cooperation.

Lei Guoliang mostly listened, occasionally interjecting a word or two to guide the conversation or express his agreement with a specific idea.

He is happy to see this kind of healthy competition and interaction, as long as they don't cross the line, it can unleash their greatest potential.

Ji Fanyin remained quiet, but unlike the previous two days, she no longer simply listened quietly. Occasionally, she would ask one or two questions about administrative procedures or human resource management, her questions naive but earnest.

Su Wanqing and Shen Mo would offer simple explanations, while Han Mei would be more direct and easy to understand. Their change in attitude towards her also signified a degree of acceptance.

At least, it acknowledges her diligent study and her special position at headquarters.

After dinner, Su Wanqing, Shen Mo, and Han Mei went back to their rooms to pack their luggage, preparing to head to the airport. Ji Fanyin helped with the packing and handed them their belongings.

The brief time alone also revealed some genuine emotions.

While checking documents in her room, Su Wanqing whispered to Ji Fanyin, who was helping her, "Fanyin, there are so many things to deal with at headquarters. Guoliang's energy is mainly focused on the outside world, so you'll have to take good care of things at home and back."

"If there's anything you're unsure about, feel free to ask me." His tone was less aloof and more conveyed a sense of shared responsibility and trust.

Shen Mo checked her makeup one last time in the living room, then smiled sweetly at Ji Fanyin who was seeing her off: "Little sister, the house is so well taken care of."

Guoliang is fortunate to have you by his side. However, a man's world may be outside, but his heart is also largely outside.

We women need to have something tangible in our own hands to feel secure, don't you think?" The implication in her words was even more direct than yesterday.

Han Mei was the most straightforward, giving Ji Fanyin a tight hug: "Little sister, take good care of yourself in Shenzhen! Let me know if you need anything! We're all in the same boat now! Next time you come to Beijing, I'll take you to eat Peking duck and stroll through the hutongs!"

Lei Guoliang personally drove the three of them to the airport, along with Ji Fanyin. First, he dropped off Han Mei, then Shen Mo, and finally Su Wanqing.

The farewell was brief and lacked sentimentality. It was a businesslike goodbye, with reminders for a safe journey and to stay in touch.

But when she was seeing Su Wanqing off, she stopped at the security checkpoint, turned around and looked at Lei Guoliang with a complicated expression, and said in a low voice, "Guoliang, I will keep an eye on the East China region."

"Take care of yourself too, don't overwork yourself." He paused, glanced at Ji Fanyin beside him, nodded to her, and then turned and walked into the security checkpoint.

On the return trip, only Lei Guoliang and Ji Fanyin remained on the train. The carriage was quiet for a moment.

"They are all very capable," Ji Fanyin suddenly said softly.

"Yes, they are all rare talents." Lei Guoliang looked ahead.

"I will try my best not to hold you back," Ji Fanyin said firmly.

Lei Guoliang reached out and took her hand, which was resting on her knee, and said, "You've never been a burden. I feel very reassured with you at home."

It's good that you want to learn how to do things now. Do it at your own pace; don't compare yourself to them. You're in different positions.

These words were both comforting and true. Ji Fanyin felt a warmth in her heart, but Shen Mo's words, "You also need to have something substantial in your own hands," were like a seed planted deep within her.

She squeezed his hand back and said, "I know. I'll find something I can do well."

Returning home, the sudden quiet made the house feel somewhat empty. But in just three days, the atmosphere here seemed to have changed.

Different perfume scents lingered in the air. On the whiteboard in the study, there were still unerased strategic sketches. On the sideboard, there were unfinished, expensive coffee beans.

Ji Fanyin began to quietly tidy up, restoring everything to its original state, but it seemed that there was something that could not be completely erased.

Those three women left behind not only traces, but also an invisible pressure and a projection of a wider world.

The effects of the ten-city alliance were immediate.

Back in their respective territories, Su Wanqing, Shen Mo, and Han Mei were like battle chariots fully fueled, ready to go at full speed. The group's framework and equity incentive plan greatly boosted the morale of the core team.

Su Wanqing, East China Region: New stores in Shanghai and Hangzhou are rapidly expanding. With high-quality rental properties and a gradually established reputation for high-end services, we have quickly entered the second-hand housing market, performing particularly well in the mid-to-high-end segment.

Su Wanqing began researching the Suzhou and WX markets to prepare for the next phase of expansion in East China. The Mingzhou Lin Wei team was also fully on track.

Shen Mo, South China Region: The third store in Guangzhou has opened, specializing in the rental and sale of top-tier luxury homes. The high-end rental model of Xiamen Imperial Bay has been successfully replicated, attracting a number of high-quality corporate clients.

The concentrated release of a large number of units in Jinling Xingyue Huafu, coupled with aggressive marketing, quickly opened up the market and began to squeeze the market share of local competitors. Shen Mo's attention has already turned to Dongguan and Chancheng.

Han Mei, North China Region: The third community store in Beijing has opened, penetrating deep into hutongs and old communities, with an amazing ability to acquire housing listings.

The stores of Dalian and Qingniao opened one after another, attracting customers from Northeast China and Japan and South Korea with their sea view rooms and resort concepts, making rapid progress. Han Mei began to study the Tianjing market.

At the Shenzhen headquarters, Ji Fanyin and Lu Chaoyang: With Lu Chaoyang's assistance, Ji Fanyin began to systematically learn the group's human resources, administration, and financial processes, and attempted to take over some of the headquarters' coordination work.

She enrolled in a management course at night school, and although it was challenging, she studied diligently. Lu Chaoyang, on the other hand, spearheaded the initial setup of the group's website.

Lei Guoliang sits in the central command, handling a flurry of reports, requests for instructions, and occasional resource coordination conflicts between different regions every day.

Like the most skilled chess player, he scrutinizes the entire chessboard, sometimes making supportive moves, such as approving Shen Mo's investment in the GG brand in Guangzhou, and sometimes striking a balance, such as reminding Su Wanqing to pay attention to the expansion speed and cost control of the Hangzhou stores.

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