Chapter 177: Chapter 170: Tonight, You Can’t Go Home!
Qu Haobo’s words were incredibly audacious, almost audacious to the extreme. Aren’t you worried about the company’s losses? Even if this issue causes the company to suffer, what if I buy it out?
"Young Master Qu, what a bold move. If you want to buy it, go ahead, but I won’t benefit from it. As for this matter, discuss it again after you buy the company!" Chen Xiaohui remained composed in the face of Qu Haobo’s aggressive demeanor.
Wearing a black professional suit, Chen Xiaohui’s shapely figure was extremely prominent. Her small skirt hugged her rounded hips, and the neckline of her blouse was open, revealing a hint of pink, quite eye-catching.
Qu Haobo was used to Chen Xiaohui’s attitude and wasn’t angry; he said calmly, "If you don’t want it, then why should I buy it?" Perhaps Qu Haobo felt he had exaggerated, especially with Secretary Luo present, and quickly changed his tone.
At this moment, Young Master Zhang at Qu Haobo’s side had already dialed a phone number and handed it to Chen Xiaohui, saying, "This is your superior’s phone number!" Clearly, he intended for Chen Xiaohui’s boss to pressure her.
Chen Xiaohui looked coldly at Qu Haobo and Young Master Zhang before taking the phone. On the other end, her boss’s deep voice came through: "Chen Xiaohui, immediately follow Young Master Qu’s instructions. Offending an irrelevant person or offending Young Master Qu, do you think your judgment is sound? Don’t bring your personal emotions into work!"
Chen Xiaohui took a deep breath and turned decisively towards Xiao Lin with an apologetic tone, "I’m really sorry, sir!" Facing pressure from her boss, Chen Xiaohui, despite holding onto her commercial principles, had to compromise under her boss’s command, after all, it was the company’s owner who had called.
"It’s okay, you’ve done very well!" Xiao Lin appreciated Chen Xiaohui, knowing that even with Qu Haobo’s influence, she would stand up for an unrelated customer, although finally caving to her boss’s pressure. But getting to this point, Xiao Lin already admired her.
Meanwhile, Secretary Luo and Wei Lingling showed no intention of speaking, instead watching Xiao Lin with interest, wondering what he would do next.
After speaking, Xiao Lin strode towards Qu Haobo. Qu Haobo instinctively took two steps back, as he knew Xiao Lin was quite skilled in combat, and seeing Xiao Lin approach with a stern face, there was a real fear he might strike again.
"Qu Haobo, right? Son of Vice Secretary Qu, I’ll make it clear to you: if you show up at the Xia Family tonight, I guarantee you won’t make it home!" Xiao Lin stated earnestly.
Qu Haobo laughed, Young Master Zhang laughed, and even the people outside who knew Qu Haobo laughed. Even Secretary Luo and Wei Lingling thought Xiao Lin was being too arrogant. Not even Hua Muyun would dare to say such things. It’s known that a few years ago, Qu Haobo’s grandfather stepped down from a national leadership position, once a member of Huaxia’s top elite circle. Though gradually marginalized, the Qu Family hadn’t faltered since Elder Qu’s retirement, proving to be still strong.
If Xiao Lin were to hit Qu Haobo now, Qu Haobo believed he had the ability. But to claim that he’d be unable to return home from the Xia Family tonight, Qu Haobo didn’t believe it. Even the Hua Family wouldn’t be so blatant, right?
"Alright, I’d like to see how you’ll stop me from getting home!" Qu Haobo sneered coldly, then instructed the security guard, "What are you standing there for? Still not throwing this man out?"
Xiao Lin looked disdainfully at Qu Haobo, then turned to Secretary Luo, saying, "Brother Luo, since we’re not welcome here, let’s go!"
"Mm, alright! Young Master Lin!" Secretary Luo nodded, then remarked to Qu Haobo, "Take your time, Young Master Qu, I’m leaving now!"
"Uh... Secretary Luo..." Qu Haobo widened his eyes in disbelief at everything unfolding. Was that guy familiar with Secretary Luo? No, no, it’s not just familiarity; Secretary Luo really respected that seemingly ordinary young man. Throughout this time, Secretary Luo hadn’t said a word because he had implied as much to him, and Secretary Luo’s stature led him to actually follow?
Who was Secretary Luo? Others might think he was just a secretary by Hua Muyun’s side. But Qu Haobo knew, Secretary Luo wasn’t just any secretary. To be precise, he was the spokesperson for the Hua Family. Publicly, he voiced the Yanjing Municipal Committee’s attitude; privately, he represented Hua Muyun’s stand.
And Secretary Luo actually obeyed this young man. At this moment, Qu Haobo felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. If this young man’s intentions aligned with Hua Muyun’s... the thought chilled Qu Haobo to the core, though he didn’t pursue Secretary Luo to say anything. After all, Qu Haobo also had pride.
It was Young Master Zhang who appeared anxious, wanting to speak but was held back by Qu Haobo.
Chen Xiaohui was even more dumbfounded. She knew Secretary Luo’s identity. Secretary Luo represented the Yanjing Hua Family, a local emperor in Yanjing, entrenched for over a hundred years.
Feeling she had neither the reason nor pride to approach, but Chen Xiaohui did – no matter the cause, even if it meant offending Qu Haobo, she could not offend Secretary Luo. She hurriedly stepped forward, saying, "Secretary Luo, I’m really sorry, I...!"
"Alright, no need to say more, I know!" Secretary Luo interrupted Chen Xiaohui from continuing: "Don’t worry, this won’t affect you, but I see you have quite the talent, why not try working at another company? With your skills, finding a better position shouldn’t be difficult!"
Secretary Luo seldom spoke so aggressively, as if passing a death sentence on someone, but following Xiao Lin, especially after Xiao Lin’s words to Qu Haobo, Secretary Luo knew Xiao Lin’s identity, understood Xiao Lin’s importance to the Xia Family. Even in front of Qu Haobo, he couldn’t disgrace Xiao Lin. Moreover, Secretary Luo also represented the Xia Family, represented Hua Muyun. Even though Qu Haobo belonged to the Qu Family, his father was the third most important figure in Yanjing, but compared to the Xia Family’s Hua Muyun, he was not on the same level.
Because Hua Muyun was the helmsman of the Xia Family, while Qu Yongbo was merely an important figure in the Qu Family, perhaps not even in the decision-making level. The Qu Family consisted of more than just Qu Yongbo.
Chen Xiaohui glanced at Xiao Lin. Having been in the business world for so many years, she had some discernment. Although Secretary Luo was Hua Muyun’s secretary, from the current situation, Secretary Luo was clearly following Xiao Lin, she quickly apologized to Xiao Lin: "Sir, I am truly sorry for what happened earlier, my boss didn’t know you were Secretary Luo’s friend, that’s why he acted this way, please forgive us!"
Chen Xiaohui was clear in her words and displayed professionalism. Even though she knew that Secretary Luo’s words would be followed through, she was still part of this company, still the manager of this front line, and naturally, she sought the best interest for her boss.
Xiao Lin felt favorable towards Chen Xiaohui, and hearing her words, he looked at Secretary Luo, smiling: "Secretary Luo, I generally address issues, not people. Qu Haobo certainly has the power to pressure this company’s boss!"
"As long as Young Master Lin is happy, this is just one clothing store, there are more above, Ling Ling, lead the way!" Secretary Luo nodded, trying to meet Xiao Lin’s requirements as best as he could.
"Secretary Luo, the quality and styles here are the best. As an apology from our company, I can offer the clothes for Young Master Lin at half price today!" Chen Xiaohui lowered her stance, trying to win over, knowing exactly what to do.
Seeing Xiao Lin’s good attitude towards Chen Xiaohui, Secretary Luo smiled at Xiao Lin and said: "Young Master Lin, the styles and quality here are indeed excellent!"
"Then I’ll take this one," Xiao Lin smiled, then glanced at Qu Haobo on the side. At this moment, Qu Haobo’s face alternated between pale and red, with many people watching his embarrassment, never expecting to hit a hard wall this time when trying to suppress someone.
Neither Secretary Luo nor Xiao Lin gave Qu Haobo any notice, paying him no attention. People like him, the more you ignore them, the harder the slap to the face. So what if you’re a son of the Qu Family? They didn’t even give him a look.
And Xiao Lin’s indifference to Qu Haobo was because he knew Qu Haobo couldn’t escape, even if now he believed in Xiao Lin’s words, he couldn’t escape, you can escape the monk, but you can’t escape the temple.
Moreover, with Qu Haobo’s arrogance, he certainly wouldn’t escape like that. Xiao Lin had already grasped his rhythm.
Qu Haobo, seeing Xiao Lin and Secretary Luo return at Chen Xiaohui’s persuasion, with a face blushing with anger, didn’t utter a word and headed straight outside.
As for that waitress earlier, her face was pale, looking at Xiao Lin with fear, not daring to move a step. However, such a small character wouldn’t catch Xiao Lin’s attention.
"Young Master Qu, are we just going to let it go?" Qu Haobo and Young Master Zhang left through the main entrance with livid faces and asked in a low voice.
"It won’t just end like this, it seems we’ve underestimated that kid, it won’t happen again. Go check what background that kid has, he definitely isn’t just a doctor at a school hospital!" Qu Haobo was direct, knowing he misjudged Xiao Lin earlier, leading to a public embarrassment for the second time, and in such a setting.
"What about tonight?" Young Master Zhang was also a bit shocked, if Secretary Luo truly represented Hua Muyun’s intentions, then it’s very possible what the young man said was true.
And even now, Qu Haobo still hasn’t fully understood why Xiao Lin said what he said, regarding the matter with little Niu Niu, in Qu Haobo’s view, it wasn’t significant at all.
"Even Hua Muyun doesn’t have that capability!" Qu Haobo said lightly, having that confidence.
However, he didn’t know that Xiao Lin also had the confidence to deal with him, even if he was a son of the Qu Family, his father was the third ranking official in Yanjing. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to cast your recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)