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"Sorry, I'll take a call first."

Tan Zongming said: "Do you need me to step aside?"

"Oh, no, it's one of my neighbors."

As soon as Andy answered the phone, he heard Qu Xiaoxiao's miserable cry.

"Andy, Sister Andy, help me, please, Sister Andy, save me, if you don't save me, I will really be doomed..."

Andy quickly put the phone away from her ear and waited until Qu Xiaoxiao stopped talking before she took it back.

"Xiao Qu, what's your name? It's so tragic. What happened?"

"What else could it be? It's about the last time I ate crabs at your house. Sister Andy, I already know Zhou Chen's identity. I'm screwed. I scolded him so much at that time. Do you think he will bear a grudge? Will he deal with me and my family? What should I do, Sister Andy, please save me and give me some advice."

Andy looked shocked, but he also understood why Qu Xiaoxiao was so scared.

"You know you were wrong. No matter how hard I tried to pull you, I couldn't move you. It's no use regretting it now."

"Sister Andy, I really know I was wrong. Please help me. I beg you."

"Even if you beg me, I can't do anything. I'm not familiar with him. I'm at work now. So, if you have anything to say, you can talk to me after I get off work, okay?"

"I'm really unlucky. Well, when you come back, I'll wait for you at your door."

"Okay, whatever you want. I'll talk to you when I get off work."

Andy hung up the phone, shook his head, and sighed, "Oh, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place."

Tan Zongming asked with great interest: "What's wrong? What happened? It sounds like it's serious."

"It's my neighbor Xiao Qu across the street. Last time when we were eating crabs at my house, Xiao Qu had an argument with Zhou Chen and even cursed at him. Now that she knows Zhou Chen's identity, she's terrified and wants me to help her find a solution."

"Ha, really?"

When he heard that it was related to Zhou Chen, Tan Zongming became more interested: "What's going on?"

Andy thought for a moment and continued, "It should be like this. Xiao Qu likes handsome guys very much. Ever since she met Zhou Chen, she has been pursuing Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen ignored her and instead found another girl named Xiao Guan who lived in my roommate's house as his girlfriend. Xiao Qu was very unhappy when she found out. During dinner, she made sarcastic remarks to Zhou Chen. In the end, the two of them had a quarrel and it was very unpleasant."

Tan Zongming was moved and said, "There is such a thing. If you say so, then Xiao Qu is a bit problematic. Wait, you said that Zhou Chen found another girl in your roommate's house as his girlfriend. Is that true?"

"Of course it's true. To be honest, when I learned the news, I was as shocked as you."

"How should I put it? You must know Zhou Chen better than I do. Xiao Guan is just an ordinary girl. She is pretty and well-educated. But she doesn't seem to be a good match with Zhou Chen. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. Maybe they are just in love."

Tan Zongming agreed: "You have to admit that love has nothing to do with status. Sometimes it just depends on fate."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 423: Fawning, News about Brother

Andy took the elevator to the 22nd floor of Hong Kong Island. Before he stepped out of the elevator, he heard a long, delicate moan.

"Andy~"

Andy was startled and saw Qu Xiaoxiao rushing towards him, and he pushed her away in a panic.

"Don't touch me. You can talk, but don't touch me."

After pushing and pulling, he finally managed to get Qu Xiaoxiao off his body, and then he straightened his clothes.

"Xiao Qu, what are you doing?"

Qu Xiaoxiao cried out pitifully, "Andy, you are my lifeline now, you have to save me. If you don't save me, I will be doomed. Can you bear to see a delicate flower like me ruined like this?"

Andy didn't buy her tricks at all and walked out of the elevator, "Come on, stop it. What are you yelling about here? If you have anything to say, talk about it when you get back."

As she spoke, she walked towards the door of her home, and Qu Xiaoxiao followed closely behind her.

After entering the room, Andy took two bottles of water from the refrigerator, handed one to Qu Xiaoxiao, and opened the other and took two sips.

"Tell me, how do you want me to help you? First of all, I have to make it clear that Zhou Chen and I are just nodding acquaintances, and we don't have a deep friendship. If you expect me to intercede for you, I advise you not to dream."

Qu Xiaoxiao said: "I know, of course I won't embarrass you, but now you are the only one I can count on. In fact, I have thought of two plans, but I don't have confidence, so I want to ask you for advice."

Andy was surprised and said, "There are already two plans? Okay, you tell me first and I'll give you some advice. Don't worry, I will try my best to help you if I can."

"With your words, I feel much more at ease."

Qu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief. What she feared most now was that Andy was unwilling to help her. Although Andy said that she had no say in front of Zhou Chen, she felt that Zhou Chen would still give Andy face.

"I've thought of two plans. One is to start with Xiaoguan. She is Zhou Chen's girlfriend. Although I still think she and Zhou Chen are not a good match, after all, they have admitted it themselves. I think Xiaoguan can definitely help me."

"But you also know that I offended Xiao Guan that night. I'm afraid Xiao Guan won't accept my apology at all, and won't be willing to help me speak well of Zhou Chen."

"But I know that Xiaoguan has a very good relationship with you. If you are willing to help me mediate, I think Xiaoguan will definitely give you face."

Andy thought for a moment and said, "I can't help you with Zhou Chen, but I can say a few good words for Xiao Guan. But you also know how rude your words were that day, so I can't guarantee that Xiao Guan will accept your apology."

"So I also prepared a second plan."

Qu Xiaoxiao talked about the second plan: "Based on my experience, a business tycoon like Zhou Chen will definitely not act like a spoiled brat. Even if I ask my dad to help intercede, he probably won't give me face. And I can't get in touch with people of higher status with my ability. So if I want to find someone to mediate, there are only two people besides Xiaoguan."

As she spoke, she suddenly pointed her finger downwards.

The smart Andy immediately understood what Qu Xiaoxiao meant.

"You mean, go find Zhou Chen's parents?"

"Yes, although I don't understand why he lets his parents live here when he is so rich, but from the few times we have come into contact with Zhou Chen, we can see that he is a very filial person. If I can ask his parents to help speak for me, I think it may be more effective than Xiaoguan's intercession."

Qu Xiaoxiao thought her method was good, so she looked at Andy with a smile.

But Andy said flatly: "I don't think this plan is feasible."

"Not feasible?"

Qu Xiaoxiao was stunned: "Why?"

Andy looked at Qu Xiaoxiao and shook her head. She admitted that Qu Xiaoxiao was a little clever, but she was more clever than wise.

"First of all, there are two possibilities as to why Zhou Chen's parents live here. One is that they requested it themselves, and the other is that Zhou Chen acquiesced because no one would have thought that his parents would live here, which resulted in no one coming to bother his parents."

"Since he doesn't want anyone to harass his parents, if you just rush over to find him, it's likely to cause him even more disgust."

"Also, even if you went to find his parents, on one side is your own son, and on the other side is a stranger who scolded your son. If it were you, who would you side with?"

Qu Xiaoxiao said: "But I went to apologize. His parents should be easier to deal with than him, right?"

"That's what you think. Think about it from another perspective. Zhou Chen hasn't done anything to you yet, but you're going to look for his parents first. This is likely to cause even greater conflicts. I don't think this plan will work."

Andy was not optimistic about this plan. She knew that Qu Xiaoxiao wanted to play the emotional card, but doing so would be more like a form of coercion, using Zhou Chen's parents to force Zhou Chen to compromise.

From her perspective, this was undoubtedly a stupid move.

"Is that right?"

Qu Xiaoxiao, who was originally full of confidence, suddenly became unconfident after hearing what Andy said.

"Is it possible that we can only start from Xiaoguan?"

"I think this is the best way. Xiaoguan actually has a very good personality and is not the kind of person who holds grudges. If you can get Xiaoguan to forgive you, Zhou Chen probably won't have too many problems. Let me tell you something you don't want to hear. Given his status, do you think he will keep watching you?"

Qu Xiaoxiao said depressedly: "Are you saying that I am not worthy enough for others to care about me?"

Andy: “I’m a bit blunt, but that’s exactly what I mean.”

“It’s really hurtful.”

Qu Xiaoxiao sighed and then fell on the sofa in Andy's house.

"It seems like I can only look for Xiao Guan now, alas."

The next night, Andy called Guan Juer home. Qu Xiaoxiao, who had been prepared, began to apologize and flatter Guan Juer in various ways, and also bought a lot of things.

Guan Juer was naturally very unhappy when she saw Qu Xiaoxiao again, but facing the shameless Qu Xiaoxiao, she was no match at all. As time went by, the disgust in her heart gradually subsided.

Although he had not forgiven Qu Xiaoxiao immediately, he no longer hated and was angry with her as before.

In the next few days, Qu Xiaoxiao kept pestering Guan Juer, flattering and trying to please her in various ways, which greatly satisfied Guan Juer's vanity.

However, when she learned that Qu Xiaoxiao wanted her to plead with Zhou Chen, she hesitated.

She could forgive Qu Xiaoxiao, but that didn't mean Zhou Chen could forgive her, so she didn't agree on the spot, but said she would think about it.

However, Qu Xiaoxiao has a lot of tricks up her sleeve. In order to get Guan Juer's help, she begins to give Guan Juer advice and tells her how to tie down a man and capture his heart.

Guan Juer is just a young girl who just graduated from college, and it is her first time to fall in love with Zhou Chen. She is not as experienced as Qu Xiaoxiao.

After listening to Qu Xiaoxiao's suggestions, she was shocked. Although many of the things Qu Xiaoxiao said made her blush, some of her suggestions did make sense.

Gradually, although she still didn't regard Qu Xiaoxiao as a real friend, she no longer confronted her like before.

Although it is true that Guan Juer is naive, she is not stupid.

At first, she thought Qu Xiaoxiao apologized to her because she really realized her mistake.

But as Qu Xiaoxiao continued to please and fawn on her, she slowly realized that something was wrong.

Although she had not been with Qu Xiaoxiao for a long time, she was very clear about her arrogance and domineering nature. Even if such a beautiful, rich and innocent girl wanted to apologize, it was impossible for her to be so polite to her, or even to try to please her.

There's definitely something wrong with this.

So after Qu Xiaoxiao mentioned Zhou Chen in a roundabout way several times, she understood the reason.

Qu Xiaoxiao must treat her like this because of Zhou Chen. The fact that Zhou Chen can make Qu Xiaoxiao lower herself to curry favor with him shows that he must be no simple man.

She was too embarrassed to ask Qu Xiaoxiao, so one day when she was riding in Andy's car on the way to work, she asked Andy this question.

"Qu Xiaoxiao has been so enthusiastic towards me recently that I'm a little scared. Sister Andy, do you know something?"

Faced with this question, Andy did not evade it, but asked directly: "Xiao Guan, what do you want to ask?"

Guan Juer said: "I just want to know if Qu Xiaoxiao's transformation into this state is related to Zhou Chen, because I know myself very well, Qu Xiaoxiao would never be so polite to me. After thinking about it, it must be because of Zhou Chen."

Andy said: "Since you have guessed it, why are you asking me?"

Guan Juer said embarrassedly: "I think you are so powerful, Sister Andy, you must know more than me. Is Qu Xiaoxiao afraid of Zhou Chen after she became like this? Does Zhou Chen have a powerful ability? The longer I get along with him, the more I can feel that he is extraordinary. I always feel that he is not an ordinary person."

In fact, she had been puzzled for a long time, because Zhou Chen drove a car worth millions and played musical instruments worth tens of millions, which was not something that ordinary people could afford.

But she had always been too embarrassed to ask before, and now Qu Xiaoxiao's appearance directly magnified her curiosity.

Andy smiled and said, "I think you'd better ask him about this question yourself. I'm just an outsider, so it's hard for me to say anything."

Although she knew Zhou Chen's identity, since Zhou Chen did not tell Guan Juer, he must have his considerations. She would not meddle in other people's business and tell Guan Juer.

In fact, it's not just her. Even Qu Xiaoxiao, although she has been trying to please Guan Juer, has never revealed anything about Zhou Chen's identity.

Seeing that Andy refused to say anything, Guan Juer had no choice but to become more and more certain that her boyfriend must be extraordinary.

She also thought about asking Zhou Chen directly, but she was afraid that knowing Zhou Chen's identity would put her under a lot of pressure and bring crisis to the relationship she cherished so much, so she hesitated and did not dare to ask.

Zhou Chen had no idea about the torment Guan Juer was going through during this period, as he was currently busy with the development of Douyin.

Since Douyin was launched at the beginning of last year, its development has not been smooth sailing. At the beginning, not many people downloaded and registered. It was only after Zhou Chen spent a lot of money on advertising that it gradually developed.

More than a year has passed, and Douyin has caused a great response in China, becoming one of the leading players in the short video industry.

Because he knows the development trend of Douyin, in order to make Douyin develop better, he needs to keep an eye on the market reaction and make timely updates and changes.

"Mr. Zhou, we really don't have enough staff here. We need technicians, logistics, finance, management, marketing, etc."

Zhang Ming, the boss in charge of the Douyin department, complained bitterly to Zhou Chen, because it was a newly established company and although the development prospects were bright, the pressure was also great.

They didn't dare to speak before because they were inconspicuous in the big ship of Chenxing Group. However, with the continuous development of Douyin, Mr. Zhang's confidence gradually increased and he dared to ask Zhou Chen for manpower.

Zhou Chen said: "Draft a document and give it to Secretary Jiang. I will arrange staff for you as appropriate. I can give you the staff, but you must give me the performance."

Mr. Zhang immediately assured: "Don't worry, as long as we have enough manpower and funds, we will definitely create greater success."

"I hope so. It's been more than a year now, and I'm still a long way from the three-year goal I set. It's good to have confidence, but if I can't reach my goal..."

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhou, we will complete the task."

"That's it. In the next period of time, I will visit you often. I hope you won't let me down."

…………

At night, Guan Juer was chatting with Zhou Chen on WeChat when suddenly a phone call came in. When she saw the caller ID it was her mother, she quickly sat up from the bed.

After sending a message to Zhou Chen, Guan Juer answered the call.

"mom."

"Hey, Guan Guan, you haven't slept yet."