Chapter 6717
Double the Consultation Fee
Xiao Chen's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Liu Jianming's face immediately plastered with an awkward smile, a smile that looked forced and very unnatural.
He carefully placed the clothes he was holding on the roof of Yun Yuyan's car, then bowed slightly and explained in a respectful tone as if he were facing a esteemed elder, "Mr. Xiao, you have misunderstood. I am not here to see you. I have something to discuss with this young lady."
His eyes flickered, glancing at Xiao Chen every now and then, as if observing his reaction.
Yun Yuyan looked puzzled. She tilted her head slightly, pointed at herself, and asked, "Mr. Liu, what do you need me for?"
Her eyes were filled with confusion; she couldn't understand why Liu Jianming would suddenly approach her.
Liu Jianming took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He slowly pulled a bank card from his pocket, the card gleaming faintly in his hand.
He said solemnly, “Since you know who I am, I won’t go into further introductions. I’m here to apologize for the offense our group’s employees committed against you earlier. It was my mismanagement and failure to properly discipline my subordinates; this is my dereliction of duty. This card is a small token of appreciation from Jianming Group; it contains some spirit stones. Please accept it as a small compensation.”
His eyes held a hint of expectation, hoping to gain Yun Yuyan's forgiveness.
Yun Yuyan glanced at the bank card and knew very well that there were definitely no less than 50,000 spirit stones inside.
She frowned slightly, a hint of determination in her eyes, and resolutely refused, "No need for the spirit stones. That matter didn't cause me any real loss, Mr. Liu, please take them back. I, Yun Yuyan, am not the kind of person who would covet small gains."
Her voice was clear and firm, carrying an unassailable quality.
Having been in the business world for many years, Liu Jianming was a shrewd man and had long anticipated that Yun Yuyan would refuse.
He showed no surprise whatsoever, simply nodded slightly, then took back his bank card, pointed to the clothes on the roof of the car, and said, "Since you refuse to accept the money, you should at least accept these weapons, right? I just picked these out randomly, and they're not expensive. If you return them to me, I'm a grown man, and I can't wear them. It would be such a waste."
His tone was pleading, hoping to persuade Yun Yuyan to change her mind.
Yun Yuyan then slowly turned her gaze to the weapons piled on the roof of the vehicle. As soon as her eyes fell on them, a look of surprise appeared on her face. The surprise was like a stone suddenly thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
It turned out that all these weapons were ones she had just tried out in the store, and although she was very happy with them, she had refrained from buying them because she didn't want Xiao Chen to spend money on them.
When she got back to the car, she sat in the passenger seat, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, secretly regretting that she should have made the decision to buy it.
Unexpectedly, Liu Jianming seemed to know her inside and out, and bought all of these weapons.
Even though she really liked these weapons, like a parched person longing for rain, Yun Yuyan bit her lip, shook her head, and said firmly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Liu, I really can't accept them. I appreciate your kindness, but I can't accept such valuable things from you without a reason."
Her eyes held a stubbornness, as if she were adhering to her principles.
Xiao Chen kept a close eye on Yun Yuyan's expression, like a keen observer, not missing any subtle changes in her face.
When he saw the surprise flash in Yun Yuyan's eyes, he had an idea.
He took a small step forward, a gentle smile playing on his lips, and said, "Since President Liu is so sincere, Yu Yan, you should accept it. It's a waste for a man to keep these clothes—no, these weapons—it's useless to him." His voice was steady and powerful, possessing an irresistible charm.
It must be said that Liu Jianming has some real talent to have reached his current position.
Like an experienced chess player, he knew that trying to please Xiao Chen, this "chess piece," might not work, so he cleverly sought a breakthrough from Yun Yuyan.
Moreover, during their shopping trip, he was like an invisible shadow, accurately noticing Yun Yuyan's preferences. Every glance and every pause was seen and remembered by him.
Even Xiao Chen couldn't help but secretly admire this ability to read people's expressions, as if he had seen a hidden pearl in the world, radiating a unique light.
“But…” Yun Yuyan wanted to refuse, her brows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with hesitation and confusion.
She didn't want to easily accept things from others, especially such valuable weapons, but she really liked them very much.
Xiao Chen gently patted her shoulder, a soft and warm gesture that seemed to convey a sense of strength.
He looked at Yun Yuyan with tenderness and said, "Go to the car and wait for me. I'll talk to President Liu for a bit and then I'll be right there. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
His voice was like a gentle spring breeze, gradually calming Yun Yuyan's initially flustered heart.
“Okay…” Yun Yuyan nodded, her eyes still showing a hint of reluctance, and slowly turned to walk into the car.
She seemed hesitant with each step she took, as if she was lingering over something.
Only after she got into the car and closed the door did she look at Xiao Chen through the car window with a worried expression.
As soon as Yun Yuyan got into the car, Xiao Chen immediately wiped the smile off his face, as if it had been blown away by a gust of wind.
His gaze was as cold and sharp as the stars in a cold night, staring straight at Liu Jianming as if trying to see through him.
He said bluntly, "I'll give you one chance. I'll go to the Liu family tomorrow morning. After that, don't bother me or anyone around me again. Otherwise, just as I can cure you, I can also take your life at any time. Don't think I'm joking; I, Xiao Chen, mean what I say."
His voice was cold and resolute, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"In addition, I want to change the consultation fee for the second phase to two antiques. Antiques have to be old and have a history, don't try to fool me with those junk."
Xiao Chen's eyes revealed an uncompromising intent, as if declaring his decision.
Upon hearing these words, Liu Jianming felt as if he had been struck by a powerful electric current, and he trembled with excitement. The trembling grew stronger and stronger, as if every nerve in his body was throbbing with excitement.
Her eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up and threatening to spill over at any moment.
At this moment, his emotions were like a surging tide, endlessly churning. The relief of surviving a disaster, the gratitude towards Xiao Chen, and the anticipation for the future were too complex for anyone to comprehend. (End of Chapter)