Chapter 776
More Shopping Spree!
Junxiao Lakeside CBD, 58th Floor
Qiu Qiaoqiao has already assumed her duties and is learning from Zhang Ziqian. She will later take over the work of coordinating the Junxiao Charity Foundation from Zhang Ziqian. She will still report to Zhang Ziqian.
"Boss, do you usually come this late?" Qiu Qiaoqiao, having already joined the company, also started calling Chen Xiao "boss," just like Zhang Ziqian.
Ma Jing, however, still habitually calls him "Brother Chen Xiao!", which is unique among Chen Xiao's women.
Qiu Qiaoqiao was very serious; she would ask Zhang Ziqian about anything she didn't understand. And Zhang Ziqian found that she was indeed intelligent; she grasped many things very quickly.
"Qiaoqiao, your abilities are wasted on being an assistant. If you started your own business, you could be a big boss very quickly!" Ma Jing said carelessly from the side.
Qiu Qiaoqiao's hand trembled slightly as she held the tablet, then she laughed and said, "You're making fun of me again~"
Then he turned to Zhang Ziqian and asked, "Ziqian, does the boss really donate 100 billion yuan to the charity foundation every year?"
A few days ago, I heard Chen Xiao say that he gives He Qing 100 billion yuan every year, and I thought it was an exaggeration.
Zhang Ziqian hummed in agreement: "That's not entirely accurate—"
"Oh?" Qiu Qiaoqiao looked at her, wanting to know how Chen Xiao actually handled charity work.
"The boss's initial plan was to allocate 50 billion yuan to the charity foundation in the first year. He mainly felt that it was already quite good that the charity foundation could use 50 billion yuan in its first year. He also said at the time that if it was not enough, he would continue to add more. In other words, 50 billion yuan was the lower limit, not the upper limit."
"The other 50 billion is from the boss and is used to pay for free medical care, children's education and housing subsidies for employees of Yinuo Group and Jiexun Sports Group. It will be added according to the actual situation if it is not enough."
Qiu Qiaoqiao understood, and was somewhat moved. "He's actually quite good to his employees."
These benefits are undoubtedly a great act of kindness. The problem is that very few companies can afford them, and even if they could, no boss would be willing to do so. That's a lot of hard-earned money—is it all going to those they're exploiting? Isn't that insane?
Zhang Ziqian's eyes lit up, and she said softly, "That's true!" Before following Chen Xiao, she never dared to imagine that an employee of a company could live with such dignity and happiness as the employees of Junxiao Group.
While the group was chatting, Chen Xiao arrived. Upon seeing Qiu Qiaoqiao, he asked with concern, "How are you? Feeling any pressure?"
He shook his head. "Ziqian taught very carefully!"
Zhang Ziqian served Chen Xiao tea, smiling gently as she whispered, "It's mainly because Qiaoqiao is smarter than me."
Chen Xiao smiled, not taking it seriously. Perhaps someone could be better than Zhang Ziqian in a certain aspect. But considering everything, he probably couldn't find a chief secretary who made him feel more comfortable than Zhang Ziqian.
He took a small sip of the freshly poured premium Houkui tea. The warm tea slid down his throat, and a complex aroma of orchid and chestnut instantly filled his mouth, elegant and lingering. He closed his eyes for a moment, letting the fragrance of the tea cleanse his mind, before opening them and calmly looking at Zhang Ziqian, gesturing for her to continue.
Everything at the group's headquarters is running smoothly. With Xu Wu overseeing things, there shouldn't be any problems. Plus, the group provides such high benefits that almost every employee treats this place like their own home.
Once that spontaneous drive kicks in, the efficiency of all tasks becomes frighteningly high.
"From Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group..."
After Junxiao Group finished their report, they moved on to other issues.
Upon hearing the words "Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group," Qiu Qiaoqiao, who had been quietly listening, trembled almost imperceptibly with her eyelashes and instinctively turned her gaze toward Chen Xiao.
Do I also need to report to Dr. Feng about matters concerning his group?
Although she already knew about Feng Feifei's relationship with Chen Xiao, Dr. Feng's Group was, after all, a business owned by the Feng family, an independently operating technology giant! Why would its core business activities appear so naturally on Chen Xiao's daily reporting list? This infiltration of power made her feel a little uneasy.
“Boss, Hassan placed a new order with Dr. Feng’s Group this month,” Zhang Ziqian’s tone remained calm, but the number she announced was like a thunderclap:
"The total amount is 7 million US dollars."
Qiu Qiaoqiao was startled by Zhang Ziqian's words.
$7 million? Is that outrageous?
She glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and noticed that Chen Xiao was also frowning.
"He's so crazy, the last time he told me, he only mentioned 5 million—"
Zhang Ziqian covered her mouth and chuckled, "They say it's a product of Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group, and it's so popular in the international market that demand exceeds supply."
Chen Xiao gently picked up his teacup and chuckled, "It's probably because of the recent international turmoil; he's discovered a lot of business opportunities. Being a middleman is much more profitable than running a security company."
That's for sure; a simple resale can yield several times the profit.
Zhang Ziqian leaned forward slightly, lowering her voice, which carried a hint of seeking permission:
"Boss, so... will the previous subsidy policy continue?"
She was referring to the rule Chen Xiao had previously set: an additional 50% cash subsidy for Hassan's purchases! At the time, this was a necessary investment to support Hassan's rapid expansion. But now, Hassan itself had already made a fortune selling off its products, so this subsidy... seemed completely meaningless.
Chen Xiao waved his hand casually, almost without hesitation, the movement as light and effortless as brushing away a speck of dust:
"Continue to supplement."
His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness:
"Let him continue to expand, accelerate the expansion. The steps... can be even bigger."
Qiu Qiaoqiao remained silent. If anyone had noticed her at that moment, they would have seen the undisguised horror in her eyes!
Indeed, no outsider could possibly have imagined that Chen Xiao would support the Blue Star Guardians so much. What other force in the world could gain such support?
A monthly procurement budget of 7 million US dollars, and this is just for one company, Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group. It's worth noting that there are probably no more than 20 countries in the world with an annual military procurement budget reaching this level.
Even so, Chen Xiao was still not satisfied and continued to expand, accelerating his expansion? What was he trying to do? What did he want to achieve?
Qiu Qiaoqiao finally understood why the Blue Star Guardians had gained such a large global following so soon after its founding.
[Blue Star Guardian] has an alarmingly abundant cash flow, which is also due to Chen Xiao's frighteningly large amount of funds. Feng Feifei increased his commission for his work at Dr. Feng Robotics Technology Group to 10%, and with his dedication score reaching 116, it's now quite high.
In this way, Hassan's $7 million purchase will bring Chen Xiao a profit of over $80 billion. Is giving him an additional $3.5 million even worth it?
Chen Xiao looked at the US dollar account in the system. Hassan's move had brought him enough to cover the 100 billion US dollars he had promised to invest in Fei Fei for the establishment of a global R&D center.
Seeing how "hard" Hassan is working, his monthly income will likely be much higher than this. He's a little worried about what to do with all this money. These US dollars are just a bunch of numbers sitting in his account. What if one day the oil-dollar loses its value and its worth plummets? He'll lose a lot of money.
Chen Xiao doesn't like to keep money; he prefers to turn it all into assets.
He operates this way even in the country, let alone elsewhere.
This money can be converted into property, land, and various patents. It can also be converted into minerals, shipping terminals, oil, and other resources.
"Ziqian, I will communicate with President Xu and ask Junxiao Capital to invest heavily in global acquisitions of mineral resources such as oil, rare earth, and lithium. Please remind me of this."
Sometimes he would have some ideas, and fearing that he would forget them over time, he would ask Zhang Ziqian to remind him on time.
Zhang Ziqian nodded immediately, memorizing the instruction: "Understood, boss. Are there any specific requirements? For example, a price ceiling, regional preferences?"
Qiu Qiaoqiao also held her breath and pricked up her ears, wanting to know where the limits of Chen Xiao's "buying spree" lay.
Then she heard those three words, light as a feather yet weighing a ton:
"No upper limit."
hiss--
Qiu Qiaoqiao gasped!
Just how terrifying is Chen Xiao's wealth? No, just how terrifying is Chen Xiao himself?
She finally understood why Chen Xiao had been so aggressively expanding the Blue Star Guardians—this force was a strategic deployment for the security of his global assets. It was the Chen family's personal army!
It's chilling to even think about; the Chen family actually possesses a private army of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide!
How many countries in the world have a force of this scale? Moreover, almost every member of the [Blue Star Guardians] is an elite unit. With such a force at their disposal, who would dare to touch Chen Xiao's assets worldwide?
Zhang Ziqian knew what his "buy, buy, buy" meant, just like when he bought Junxiao Plaza and acquired Junxiao City. He was willing to pay a premium for any high-quality resources. This boss of hers seemed to hate money. Having any cash in her pocket probably made her sleepless.
After Chen Xiao provided a solution for Hassan's matter, Zhang Ziqian continued to report on other matters:
"Boss, I've learned about the matter concerning the owner of [Zichen Palace]. He has confessed. He orchestrated that car accident!"
Ok?
Chen Xiao asked in surprise, "Why? What motive did he have to kill a returned overseas Chinese?" Then he turned to Qiu Qiaoqiao and asked, "Your former boss didn't seem like such a reckless person. What grudge did that General Manager Zhang have against him?"
Qiu Qiaoqiao shook her head: "I don't know either, I don't know him very well!"
Chen Xiao leaned back thoughtfully on the large, comfortable sofa, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the armrest. This answer clearly hadn't resolved his doubts.
Just then, Zhang Ziqian naturally walked up behind him. She didn't say anything, but simply stretched out her slender yet strong hands and skillfully placed them on Chen Xiao's shoulders, beginning to massage them with just the right amount of pressure. Her movements were fluid and natural, clearly a tacit understanding developed over time.
Chen Xiao let out a comfortable sigh, his tense shoulder and neck muscles gradually relaxing under Zhang Ziqian's skillful hands. He turned his head slightly, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Qiu Qiaoqiao, who was standing quietly to the side.
A thought suddenly flashed through his mind:
Is Ziqian giving a live lesson? Teaching Qiu Qiaoqiao how to serve her?
The thought of Qiu Qiaoqiao's hands, perhaps accustomed to handling sound mixing tools and possessing a cold demeanor, gently massaging her shoulders and legs like Zhang Ziqian...
Chen Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and a strange heat quietly rose within him.
But then, a self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips.
Based on his understanding of Qiu Qiaoqiao's aloof and proud nature...
How could you get her to go this far?
Ah, that's probably even harder than getting Hassan to stop the expansion.
The thought flashed through his mind, quickly replaced by the comfortable sensation in his shoulders and neck. He closed his eyes, enjoying Zhang Ziqian's care, but his thoughts drifted to the true motive behind that bizarre car accident.
Chen Xiao had a good impression of the owner of [Zichen Palace]. He was a very shrewd person, so why would he do such a thing?
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Xiao shook his head. Regardless of the reason, in China, doing something like this must be punished by law. He had already confessed; no one could save him now.
Considering the respect Chen Xiao had shown him before, he asked Zhang Ziqian, "After he went in, who else was in the family?"
Zhang Ziqian knew Chen Xiao's nature and had already figured out many things. Upon hearing this, she replied, "He has a 12-year-old daughter and no one else in his family."
Chen Xiao asked in surprise, "He's a man of status, isn't he? And his wife?"
"It is said that he divorced several years ago, and his wife later remarried. He also went abroad to develop his career and only returned to Jiangzhou after the Spring Festival this year."
He also came back from abroad? Does that mean he might have had a feud with that Mr. Zhang abroad?
"If he goes in like that, won't our daughter be left without anyone to take care of her?"
Zhang Ziqian nodded silently. "However, his family is quite wealthy, so his daughter shouldn't have any financial difficulties."
Chen Xiao stood up, glanced at Qiu Qiaoqiao, and noticed that she was also paying attention to him. He immediately smiled and said, "Qiaoqiao, that's your former boss. He used to take good care of you."
"Alright then, from now on, the Junxiao Charity Foundation will take care of his daughter. You'll be in charge of following up on this; it'll be a way of repaying the favor from your former boss!"
This arrangement serves two purposes: firstly, Qiu Qiaoqiao is currently in charge of liaising with the Junxiao Charity Foundation, and secondly, it gives her an opportunity to repay a favor to her former boss.
Qiu Qiaoqiao said solemnly, "Boss, thank you!"
Chen Xiao waved his hand, meaning—it's a small matter!
Zhang Ziqian followed Chen Xiao to the French windows and whispered, "There's one more thing. Do you remember President Qiao's wife in China?"
With their backs to Qiu Qiaoqiao, neither of them noticed that when Zhang Ziqian mentioned "President Qiao," Qiu Qiaoqiao trembled and her eyes immediately turned to Chen Xiao like knives.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, "Of course I know. Her son went in to operate the sewing machine. Last time you said she seemed a little mentally unstable?"
Zhang Ziqian hummed in agreement: "She's a pitiful person too. Her only son is in jail, and she—"
He hesitated, then spoke. Qiao Mingming was arrested because he hit Zhang Ziqian's father with his car and then assaulted the old man. (End of Chapter)