Novel Full Chapter 71: Qingbei High-Achieving Student
Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Qingbei High-Achieving Student
She was even starting to doubt if she was cut out for sales.
Otherwise, why was it that for Chen Xiao, landing orders was as easy as drinking water, while for her, it was a completely different story?
’Everywhere she turned, she faced difficulties and disappointments. Since meeting him, she felt that for him, negotiating a deal was as simple as going grocery shopping—something he could do without a second thought!’
Feeling rather disheartened, she leaned back in her chair and said faintly, "Chen Xiao, I need to ask you for a favor this afternoon."
"Why be such a stranger? Just ask!" Chen Xiao replied, leaning back and crossing his legs.
"I’d like to borrow your car. If you’re not comfortable with that, it would be best if you drove."
’This isn’t just about borrowing the car, she wants me to be her chauffeur too!’
"Don’t you have a car?" Chen Xiao asked, surprised. He remembered she had a Volkswagen Golf.
"Just tell me if you’ll do it or not. If not, then forget it," she said, her expression bleak.
’Chen Xiao was the man she was most familiar with, but they weren’t *that* close. People always say a car is a man’s other wife; it would be perfectly normal for him to refuse.’
It was the first time he’d seen her so listless and weary. His heart softened for a moment. "Alright. I don’t have anything going on this afternoon anyway, so I’ll be your chauffeur. Consider it a thank you for always paying out my bonuses so promptly."
Hearing him agree, Xu Wu was a little surprised. She stood up, grabbed her bag, and said, "Let’s go then!"
"Whoa, hold on. Why are you in such a hurry? I just got here and haven’t even had a sip of water. Besides, it’s the middle of the day. Aren’t you going to buy me lunch?"
Xu Wu glanced at the time. It was 11:40. She had arranged to meet Gao Yue and Li Xiao at 1:00 PM.
"We’re not eating here. We’ll eat out. I have to pick up two high school classmates, and we’ll all have lunch together. When we get there, just focus on eating. I’ll just say you’re a friend. You don’t have to worry about anything else. The afternoon will be over once we see them off."
Chen Xiao got a headache just hearing the words "high school classmates." He remembered the time with Meng Jianshu—it had been a complete waste of time.
’Aren’t gatherings of women supposed to be even more terrifying?’ He couldn’t help but glance at Xu Wu. ’Three women make a drama. I’ll just be a spectator this afternoon!’
After getting into Chen Xiao’s Mercedes-Benz, she fastened her seatbelt and said, "Let’s go to Bailu Manor again."
After speaking, she couldn’t help but glance at Chen Xiao’s expression. She remembered how she had stuck him with a 25,000-yuan bill for a grand meal the first time they were at Bailu Manor, and even abandoned him when she left.
’He’s not going to think I’m trying to dredge up painful memories for him, is he?’
Chen Xiao wasn’t thinking about that at all. For him, that night wasn’t painful in the slightest. He had spent 25,000, and the system had returned over a million to him.
Combined with the bonuses Xu Wu had helped him earn later, he was starting to see her as his personal Sudhana.
Zhi Fei Aerospace was still some distance from Bailu Manor; the drive would take about 40 minutes.
Along the way, Chen Xiao saw that Xu Wu wasn’t in the mood to chat. She just stared blankly ahead, lost in thought, so he focused on driving.
Fewer people were dining out for business at noon, so there were still private rooms available. A server led the two to their reserved room.
It was a small private room that could accommodate about six people. After they entered, Xu Wu had Chen Xiao sit on one side with her, leaving the other side for her two classmates.
Xu Wu ordered the food, feeling a bit guilty. Coming here to eat was purely to keep up appearances. She didn’t dare order like last time, meticulously choosing a few dishes that would cost around 800 yuan per person. Even so, her heart ached at the expense.
If Chen Xiao hadn’t helped her close a few deals recently, earning her some bonus money, she wouldn’t have been able to afford this at all.
Chen Xiao was bored sitting there, so he started texting Zhao Xiangjun. He learned from her that her brother, Zhao Hui, had started his new job at Yino Group today.
When Zhao Hui called Zhao Xiangjun, he was ecstatic. He repeatedly promised his sister that he, the prodigal son, was turning over a new leaf and would mend his ways. He swore he would work hard, not disappoint her, and even asked her to thank Chen Xiao on his behalf.
Zhao Xiangjun sent a facepalm emoji and texted, "He’s thanking everyone, I swear he’s gone through all eight generations of my ancestors!"
Chen Xiao replied, "Aren’t your eight generations of ancestors also his eight generations of ancestors?"
Zhao Xiangjun sent a tongue-out emoji. "Who knows? I’m nothing like him. Maybe my mom found me on the street."
Knowing she was joking, he sent her a head-bonk emoji.
He understood Zhao Xiangjun. Although she usually acted like she disliked Zhao Hui, he was still her brother. The fact that he was finally getting his act together brought her an indescribable sense of joy. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
Because if Zhao Hui did well, her parents’ living situation would improve. The whole family could be happy and harmonious together, instead of constantly fighting about money like they used to.
Zhao Xiangjun couldn’t figure out why Liu Haoran would personally arrange a position as a logistics deputy supervisor for Zhao Hui, and with such a high salary. She was still wondering how a simple word from Wu Ting could be so effective.
Only Chen Xiao understood. This was the power of the largest shareholder. Since it had all happened that morning, he hadn’t had a chance to tell Zhao Xiangjun yet, so of course, she couldn’t make the connection.
He chatted for a while longer, until he heard a server at the door call out, "Guests for Room 666 have arrived!"
He looked up just in time to see two beautiful women push the door open. Xu Wu was already on her feet, greeting them, "Ah Yue, Xiao Xiao!"
The two women smiled and greeted her back, "Miss Xu!"
Xu Wu was wearing a long, one-piece dress with a hem that reached her ankles. In contrast, the other two were both wearing small camisoles and denim shorts, revealing a pair of smooth, snow-white thighs that were quite dazzling.
As they entered the room, a gust of alluring perfume filled the air.
Gao Yue had shoulder-length hair and a pair of large, captivating eyes. Li Xiao had medium-length hair that reached her shoulders and exuded the charm of a young married woman.
Xu Wu made the introductions, and when she got to Chen Xiao, she just briefly mentioned, "This is my friend."
Gao Yue and Li Xiao exchanged a glance and smiled. Xu Wu rarely went out with men. To bring this person along, he must be more than just an ordinary friend.
The two of them had intentionally dressed so revealingly today. They had no choice; when going out with a great beauty like Xu Wu, if they didn’t put some effort into their outfits, she would completely steal the show.
The moment they sat down, Li Xiao said, "As expected of a top economics student from Qingbei! You’re doing so well, even dining at such a high-class place!"
Then she added, "The prices at Bailu Manor are no joke. My husband’s company comes here often too!"
’A top economics student from Qingbei?’ Hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but take another look at Xu Wu. ’Why is she working as a sales director? That doesn’t seem to match her major at all!’
Gao Yue chimed in, "Exactly. I only get to come here when I’m entertaining important clients. I’d never be willing to spend my own money here. You’ve really got to hand it to our Miss Xu!"
Xu Wu said calmly, "I don’t come here that often. You get tired of the food after a while, especially a few of their signature dishes. I’m sick to death of them."
She even specifically named those dishes. Chen Xiao vaguely remembered that those were the exact dishes he had ordered when he treated her to dinner last time, with each one costing several thousand yuan.