Chapter 424 - 242: Part 2

Chapter 424: Chapter 242: Part 2

This wasn’t adding water; this was fanning the flames.

Chen Xiao felt like he was about to burst into flames.

After filling the cup, Lin Ya walked over to Chen Xiao and placed it on the coffee table.

Chen Xiao couldn’t help but peek inside her collar again. Lin Ya’s face flushed, and she quickly stood up to return to her seat.

But her head was swimming, and she wasn’t paying attention. Her foot caught on something, and she started to pitch forward!

Chen Xiao’s reflexes were sharp. He grabbed her and pulled her back, preventing her from falling forward.

But he pulled too hard, and Lin Ya was caught off guard. She stumbled back into his embrace, landing right on his lap.

"Erk—"

It was happening all over again.

Time seemed to stand still.

The second hand of the wall clock ticked away, TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK. Lin Ya felt Chen Xiao begin to move in rhythm with it.

She didn’t dare move, lowering her head as her face burned red.

Faced with a situation like this, she had no idea what to do.

This wasn’t the office. No one would be interrupting them here.

Chen Xiao’s face was beet red. The subconscious movement brought him a measure of release, but at the same time, an even stronger desire seized his mind.

He finally couldn’t hold back any longer. With a roar, he pushed Lin Ya onto the single-seater sofa and yanked up her dress.

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In the general manager’s office of Luocheng Junxiao Square.

General Manager Dai Ming summoned the Deputy GM of Business, Huang Fei.

"President Lin is coming to Luocheng this afternoon. You handle the reception arrangements. Make sure everything for tonight’s entertainment is planned in advance."

’President Lin is coming for an inspection?’ Huang Fei suddenly grew nervous.

He recalled some of the rumors. President Lin was the former general manager of Tianlong Square and the daughter of Lin Jian, the chairman of Lifan Business Management Company.

After Tianlong Square was acquired by Junxiao Business Management, Lin Ya had chosen to come under the Junxiao banner as well.

She was said to be a real stickler who tolerated no nonsense. Under her management, at a prime location like Tianlong Square, the leasing agents couldn’t find a single loophole to exploit.

Aside from receiving some gift certificates or freebies from tenants during holidays, they had no other "grey income."

Huang Fei and his colleagues even pitied those guys when they ate together. ’What a waste,’ they thought. ’To hold such a great position and not be able to profit from it.’

Huang Fei was naturally averse to someone with a personality like Lin Ya’s.

After agreeing to Dai Ming’s arrangements, Huang Fei said with a smile, "President Lin is quite impressive. Who would’ve thought she’d be made the regional head?"

"She’s the general manager of Junxiao Square Second Store. I guess you could call it the natural line of succession."

Huang Fei said, "In terms of experience and ability, I think you’re the one who’s truly suited for that position, President Dai."

Dai Ming sneered. "I don’t have that kind of talent, nor do I dream of it. Just hurry up and get the arrangements made. She could arrive any minute."

Huang Fei returned to his own office and immediately summoned Lu Guangming and the operations manager.

After telling the operations manager to pay close attention to the mall’s operations, he dismissed her.

"Boss, we’ve already received offers for the few spots that opened up in the gold and jewelry section."

Lu Guangming said to Huang Fei with a fawning smile.

Huang Fei glanced toward the office entrance. Lu Guangming took the hint and immediately went to shut the door securely.

"Boss, it’s 100,000 per storefront."

Liu Hui had quoted him 100,000 per storefront. He had also mentioned that the difference between the reduced rent and the annual rent of 500 yuan per square meter per month would be kicked back. However, Lu Guangming didn’t mention this second part to Huang Fei, only the 100,000.

"Alright, schedule a time to get it done. What are their requirements?"

Lu Guangming said, "They’re hoping for a reduction in rent."

Huang Fei replied, "If they handle things ’nicely,’ make it 420 yuan per square meter per month. If they’re not so cooperative, then 460. That’s already much lower than the current rent."

Renewing tenants weren’t given rent reductions, but they were using the excuse of "providing initial support to attract a new brand" to lower it.

Of course, to meet the Junxiao Group’s performance review requirement that rental income remain level with the previous year, they would shift the difference from this rent reduction onto other renewing brands.

Lu Guangming instantly understood what "handle things nicely" meant. It was widely rumored that he, Lu Guangming, loved going to Business KTVs. What people didn’t know was that he was merely Huang Fei’s pawn.

"I’ll go take care of it right now!"

Lu Guangming was just about to leave.

"Come back."

Lu Guangming stepped back inside.

"Keep a low profile for the next couple of days. President Lin is coming for an inspection, so don’t cause any trouble. She’s not someone you want to mess with."

"I’ve never met President Lin, but the legends about her are incredible. They say she’s the crown jewel of the Han River business circle."

Huang Fei chuckled. "Not the business circle, the commercial real estate circle. But it’s not an exaggeration. I’ve seen her once. A great beauty, just a bit cold and unapproachable."

Lu Guangming said, "Well, given her status and position, it’s normal for her to be a bit cold."

Sighing, Huang Fei continued, "Yeah. So many big shots in the commercial real estate world used to drool over her, but none of them ever had a chance. She’s a big shot herself, so why would she be interested in those old geezers?"

"Sigh. It must be hard for a goddess like that to find a man she actually likes."

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Wanhong Square

General Manager’s Office

Xia Bin sat on the sofa, next to General Manager Miao Lei, who was in the main seat.

Four Seasons Clothing was now collapsing on all fronts. A few days ago, Miao Lei from Wanhong Square had called him to discuss coordinating with a mall promotion.

Xia Bin had agreed to cooperate fully almost immediately. He treasured his partnership with Wanhong Square because this was one battlefront he truly couldn’t afford to lose.

At that moment, he still didn’t know about Miao Lei’s impending departure, and Miao Lei was unaware of the grudge between Xia Bin and the Junxiao Group.

Out of professional courtesy, and also because he was a general manager about to leave his post, Miao Lei wanted to accumulate a few more contacts for himself.