Chapter 791
The Exorbitantly Priced Bicycle
Chen Xiao was stating an objective reality. After the child is born, both the Chen and Zhao families, not to mention their immediate family members, will likely become wealthy individuals, even among their extended family members.
The Chen family's "crown prince" cannot possibly live in someone else's home. Even if they were willing, who would dare not treat this child like royalty? In that case, what's the point of having him live in someone else's home?
Zhao Xiangjun chuckled softly, "Chen Xiao, I've noticed you're a bit silly."
For some reason, upon hearing Zhao Xiangjun's words, Chen Xiao couldn't help but recall Diao Chan's words: "If God gives you a handsome face, He won't give you a good brain."
This left a lasting impression on Chen Xiao, who began to doubt his own intelligence for the first time in his life.
"How could I possibly hand my child over to someone else to raise?"
ah--?
"Once Chenjiadao is built, it's such a big place, there shouldn't be any problem in setting up a few farms. At that time, we should let the children do more physical labor so that they can understand the hardships of life from an early age."
"Well, I don't have anything else to do anyway, so I'll stay with him from now on."
"Huh? No way! What kind of heavy work can you do?" Chen Xiao objected immediately without even thinking.
"Chen Xiao, do you want to hear what you're saying? I grew up in the countryside and have always done farm work. What kind of heavy work can't I do?" Zhao Xiangjun even waved her arm to show off her strength.
"That won't work either. If you stay with him, who will stay with me?"
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Zhao Xiangjun realized that this was probably his true thought. He was jealous—jealous of his own child!
She turned and waved to the aunt in the distance, "Aunt Chen!"
A kind-looking auntie walked over and bowed, saying, "Madam!"
"Aunt Chen, tell the kitchen to cook some 'pig brain' for Mr. Chen to nourish him for lunch!"
what?
Chen Xiao quickly protested, "Xiangjun, I don't eat that stuff. It's so fishy!"
Zhao Xiangjun asked the aunt to go over and give instructions to the kitchen, then turned to him and said, "Chen Xiao, be good! Good medicine tastes bitter, your brain really needs some work..."
Chen Xiao's face turned pale with fright; he was terrified of eating pig brains. In fact, the mere sight of them made him want to vomit.
He could refuse, but if Xiangjun used her charm, he definitely wouldn't be able to escape. If she used her charm, he'd be willing to go through fire and water for her, let alone a pig brain?
"Ahem, Xiangjun. I just remembered, I have something to do at the company today, so I won't be home to have lunch with you. I'll have Xu Jia keep you company."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, yes. That pig brain is very nourishing, but I'm not in a position to enjoy it. I'll give it to Xu Jia. As the regional manager, she needs to use her brain a lot to manage things, so this will help her recover!"
Xiangjun pinched his lower back: "I thank you on Jiajia's behalf."
"Ah," Chen Xiao coaxed her. "You're welcome, you're welcome. After all, she's my wife's best friend."
After Xiangjun let go, he stood up: "Come on, give me a kiss, I'm going to work!"
"Mmm—", Zhao Xiangjun obediently leaned in and gave him a kiss.
As Chen Xiao was about to leave, Zhao Xiangjun said softly from behind, "Chen Xiao, you always go out by car and then just lie down when you get home. This won't do; you need to get some exercise."
"Exercise? I've been exercising a lot, haven't I?" Chen Xiao almost blurted out, but considering that Xiang Jun was pregnant and he hadn't exercised with her for a long time, he realized it wouldn't be appropriate to say it. So he swallowed the words back.
Zhao Xiangjun had no idea that his system enhanced his physical constitution; Chen Xiao's current physique was probably several times stronger than that of a gymnastics champion. They had known each other for over a year, and Chen Xiao had never been sick. In fact, none of the women who had been "irrigated" by Chen Xiao had ever fallen ill.
"Okay, okay. I swim in the office all the time," Chen Xiao said, then fled as if escaping. He was afraid that if he stayed any later, the pig's brains would be cooked, and Xiangjun would insist he eat a few bites, which would be troublesome.
buzzing-
Chen Xiao had barely arrived at the 58th floor of Junxiao Lakeside CBD Center, and before he could even sit down properly, his phone rang.
Caller ID: Xiangjun.
Chen Xiao quickly swiped to answer the phone: "What's wrong? Does Xu Jia not know what's good for her? Does she not eat pig brains?"
Qiu Qiaoqiao, who was standing to the side, was shocked. What was Chen Xiao doing?
Zhang Ziqian also looked at him with surprise. Was the boss bullying President Xu Jia again?
Zhao Xiangjun scolded, "You're just bullying Jiajia! Jiajia said to pack it up for her husband to eat!"
Chen Xiao was stunned. What a disaster! If he went to Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group recently, would there be a resentful gaze constantly staring at him?
"Xu Jia truly lives up to her title as a regional manager. She's incredibly adept at receiving KPIs and then breaking them down and allocating them!"
"Alright, let's get serious!" Xiangjun interrupted his joking around.
Chen Xiao then sat up straight and listened to Zhao Xiangjun talk about the important matter.
Xiangjun's cousin likes a limited edition LV bag and heard that Junxiaocheng's LV store carries it. She wants Xiangjun to find someone to help her buy it.
Chen Xiao was dumbfounded. Was this some kind of slapstick attack?
What's wrong with Xiangjun's relatives' thinking? They're not asking Zhao Xiangjun for resources or a large loan, but to arrange for someone to buy them a handbag from LV?
"Xiangjun, your cousin is probably even more of a pig-brain than Xu Jia."
"Can you arrange it? If you can't, Jiajia and I will go buy it ourselves." Zhao Xiangjun was speechless. But she felt bad that she couldn't help her cousin with such a simple request.
"Yes, yes, I'll go right away!"
"You're going to go yourself? Why don't you just have someone from the store buy it and bring it over?" Who exactly needs to eat pig brains?
Chen Xiao ended the call. He mainly thought he had nothing to do today and might as well go for a walk. Plus, Junxiao City was only a few kilometers away, which was very convenient.
"Let's go, Ziqian, come with me."
Although Qiu Qiaoqiao was also there, she still had work to do, so Chen Xiao only needed to bring his personal secretary; he didn't even bring Ma Jing.
Upon reaching the underground parking garage, Zhang Ziqian suddenly remembered something: "Boss, Mr. Cha arranged for someone to deliver a bicycle to you this morning."
Ok?
Chen Xiao stopped and remembered this. Last time on the Azam, he joked with Cha Lan about finding some time to go on a cycling trip around the coast.
He said it casually, but as someone who rarely gets a chance to please Mr. Chen, Cha Lan knew that Mr. Chen was now interested in cycling, and even if it was just once in a while, Cha Lan had to cater to his interests.
"A bicycle?"
Zhang Ziqian nodded, then heard Chen Xiao say, "When did this guy become so stingy? He should have given us dozens, or even hundreds of bicycles. We could organize a bicycle race later." Hehe—
So that's how it is. Hearing the boss scold Cha Lan for being stingy, Zhang Ziqian laughed for a while, then covered her mouth and explained for Cha Lan: "Boss, don't be fooled by the fact that Mr. Cha is now a billionaire. Giving away hundreds of bicycles like this would almost bankrupt him."
Huh? Chen Xiao's attention was now truly drawn. "What car? Shall we go take a look?"
The Trek Butterfly bicycle, one of the most expensive bicycles in history, is worth far more than an ordinary riding tool; it is the ultimate collaboration between art, sports, and charity.
It sold for $50 at a Sotheby's charity auction in 2010. Based on current estimates, if it were auctioned again, it would be worth over $600 million.
Goodness, it's even more expensive than my Brabus G900! Chen Xiao looked at the "luxury car" in front of him:
Designed by contemporary art godfather Damien Hirst, it continues his signature "metaphorical" style of life and death.
The frame is covered with 50 real butterfly wings (Blue Morpho and Birdwing butterflies), permanently sealed in bio-resin. Each wing undergoes sterile treatment, exhibiting a natural iridescent sheen that will never fade. The butterflies are arranged in a symmetrical fluid pattern, symbolizing the paradox of life's fragility and the speed of competition.
This bike was Armstrong's exclusive bike for his 2009 Tour de France comeback, carrying the aura of his seven Tour de France titles.
The reason it's so expensive is because it's a one-of-a-kind piece, not mass-produced, but a unique, custom-made work of art. Adding the charitable element—the entire amount was donated to a cancer foundation—it carries a certain moral weight.
The premium of Trek butterflies stems from their irreplaceable artistic symbolism—they are a cross-section of contemporary art history, sports history, and charitable events, far exceeding the categories of "vehicle" or "luxury goods."
Chen Xiao pushed it out, rode it around a few times, and stopped next to Zhang Ziqian: "Ziqian, this is indeed more comfortable to ride than the shared bikes outside."
Zhang Ziqian felt some sympathy for Cha Lan, who had gone to great lengths and spent tens of millions to get it back for her boss, only to have him compare it to shared bicycles.
"Alright, Ziqian, I'm riding my bike to Junxiao City."
what--
Zhang Ziqian was dumbfounded. How could she have forgotten that this boss was unreliable and she shouldn't have brought him along?
"What 'oh'? I know you're afraid of the sun, you're taking the car."
He shook his head. "No, I have to go with you. Besides, your safety..."
Chen Xiao lightly tapped her on the forehead: "What kind of safety can you protect me? Just find a few male bodyguards to ride with me. They're not afraid of getting tanned. You're so delicate; if you ruin your skin, I'll be heartbroken!"
Zhang Ziqian felt both shy and sweet inside, and kept complaining, "This boss, all he does is talk. He doesn't even know how to eat the meat that's right in front of him, what a complete idiot!"
To protect Chen Xiao's safety, the guards opted for shared electric scooters instead of shared bicycles, so they could keep up with their boss in terms of speed.
However, they all underestimated the bicycle. Chen Xiao felt light on his feet, as if he were flying through the clouds. The sanitation workers turned the throttle up to the maximum, but they still couldn't catch up, and they were all sweating with anxiety.
Fortunately, Chen Xiao deliberately slowed down, otherwise the guards would have failed in their duty for the first time.
【Jun Xiaocheng】
Since the project was acquired by Junxiao Commercial Management, Hermès and Chanel, which are known for being the most difficult luxury brands to attract tenants, have now moved in.
This is no easy task, especially for a brand like Chanel, whose pretentiousness can be nauseating.
Even if the client wants to bring it in, and even if its assessment concludes that the city and the project are suitable for opening a store, it will still refuse. It will require several other benchmark luxury brands to be in place before it enters the market.
Moreover, when it comes in, it has to choose its location. The luxury brands that have already opened for business and whose locations it chooses have to be vacated by the client, who has to coordinate with them to give up the space and provide compensation, which is a lot of money.
It's fair to say that all business clients have a love-hate relationship with this kind of brand. So what if the brand is powerful? It's such a pain!
However, Chanel didn't dare to be pretentious when it came to Junxiao Commercial Management. Firstly, Junxiao Commercial Management owns dozens of Junxiao City projects in China, all of which are high-end luxury destinations. It also boasts some of the top-ranked projects in the country, making it a consideration for any high-end luxury brand.
Another point is that Chen Xiao is a major shareholder of Chanel. More importantly, this is a project of Junxiao Group. Who wouldn't give Junxiao Group face these days?
Diao Chan took a day off from the Tianchi Hot Spring store today to go shopping with some colleagues.
She was rather quiet and reserved. At the company, she only got along well with a few of her female colleagues, so she rarely refused their invitations.
"Diao Chan, aren't you going to buy a few items?" A girl with an average appearance of around 70 points asked, carrying a shopping bag from [Sa Mo].
"I won't buy it. This dress costs almost 2000 yuan. How many feet would I have to scratch for it? I don't deserve it!"
"Qianqian, don't try to persuade her anymore. Diao Chan loves online shopping; she basically never shops in physical stores!" said another girl, chubby, below 60 points on the beauty scale, and over 30 years old.
"Who said that, Sister Juan? I often buy things offline. This bag and this dress I'm wearing were both bought offline," Diao Chan argued.
"Oh, you bought this dress offline too? When you weren't around, everyone was saying how beautiful your dress was, and they were all looking for the same one online."
"My God—", Diao Chan was speechless.
"It's ridiculous. Whatever I buy, they buy too. Aren't they embarrassed to wear the same clothes?"
As the group walked out of the [Sa Mo] store, Qianqian went up the escalator first, saying, "They misunderstand you. They think you look good because of this dress. They think that as long as they wear this dress, they will look as good as you."
Hey--
Diao Chan sighed deeply: "This is so hard for me!"
"Qianqian, didn't you say you wanted to buy a bag? Which brand are you planning to get?"
Qianqian glanced at Diao Chan and smiled, "Go check out LV, treat yourself, buy a Louis Vuitton bag!"
Diao Chan pretended not to hear. Her relationship with Qianqian and Sister Juan was okay, but only okay. Their values were still different.
For example, Qianqian can afford LV, but if she were to get a proper foot massage, the financial burden would be immense. Qianqian's daily expenses are quite high, and although she can't buy luxury goods frequently, she does own a few pieces from high-end brands like [SaMo]. She's also occasionally heard people talking about how Qianqian has several regular customers who always extend their sessions by several times.
"Diao Chan, honestly, you really need to make more money while you're young and beautiful. You'll slowly realize that no one in this world is truly good to you; the only thing that won't let you down is money!"
Sister Juan glanced at Qianqian and chimed in, "Yes, Diao Chan. That General Manager Liang is a really nice guy. If you're willing, he'll give you 20 yuan for each trip!" (End of Chapter)