Yu Lou: "Actually, I came here specifically to see you."
Daqi exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, you're looking for me?"
Yu Lou: "Don't misunderstand, I just wanted to have a talk with you. That's not what I meant!"
Daqi: "I know you're overthinking it. Hehe!"
Yu Lou smiled and said, "Little Tong, Sister Xiao is asking you why you didn't want Ping Jia to exchange for me back then. Did you not like me? I'm just asking what you were thinking. I didn't mean anything by it!"
Daqi sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's simple. I like Pingjia and consider her my woman. You can also tell that I have some feelings for your Sister Xiao, but Pingjia is also my woman. I can't bear to switch her around. Pingjia isn't a commodity! It's that simple."
Yu Lou smiled and said, "President Cheng was very unhappy that day. He said he didn't really want to cooperate with you anymore. I know he was angry because you're the only one among his partners who goes against his wishes."
Daqi: "Sister Xiao, with my power, I wouldn't dare offend him. To be honest, I'd rather curry favor with him than not. I'd even call him my uncle. But Pingjia is indeed my woman, and I would never treat my woman like a commodity to be traded."
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Yu Lou: "But have you considered that if things go wrong, President Cheng might not want to cooperate with you anymore? How will you make money then?"
Daqi: "Sister Xiao, to be honest, I come from a poor background. I used to be so poor that my mother and I scavenged for scraps on the streets. I've achieved everything I am today through hard work and perseverance. Even if President Cheng doesn't want to cooperate with me, I don't care. Because I believe my company can still grow and thrive, although its growth will be slower. I really want to cooperate with President Cheng, because that way I could become rich overnight. But I care more about my woman! Pingjia loves me, I know that. So, I love her too. So what if I earn a little less money? I believe I have the ability to earn it back, it'll just be a little slower."
Yu Lou: "But if you can make President Cheng happy, he'll become a millionaire overnight. He won't have to worry about women then! You can throw out a few hundred thousand, and a bunch of women will follow you, at your beck and call!"
Daqi, with both hands on the steering wheel and looking at the road ahead, replied to Yulou, "Although people love money, we are still human after all, and we still need a spiritual world. Money can buy the body, but it can't buy spiritual needs. Maybe spending a few hundred thousand can allow you to easily manipulate a group of women, but they don't really like you. They only like your money. Once they actually have money, they will leave. I estimate that many women who left President Cheng did so in this way."
Xiao Yulou: "So you believe in the existence of feelings?" Daqi smiled and nodded.
Daqi: "I believe Pingjia has feelings for me, and I have feelings for her too. Actually, I bought her in the first place, just like a commodity. But later, as we spent more time together, I really fell in love with her."
Chapter 192 Keeping Yu Lou
Daqi continued, "Therefore, she is not a commodity. Since she's not a commodity, she can't be exchanged. Although I have some feelings for you, I won't exchange her to protect her!"
Xiao Yulou smiled slightly but said nothing. She sighed and said, "I originally thought every businessman should be like President Cheng, letting money dictate everything. Perhaps you are an exception!"
As they talked, the car arrived in the city. Daqi smiled and said to Yulou, "Sister Xiao, how about I treat you to a cup of coffee? Please do me the honor!" Yulou smiled and nodded. The two went to a small coffee shop and sat down, each ordering a cup of coffee. Daqi asked the waiter to add some milk to his coffee, while Yulou ordered a black coffee without milk.
Daqi: "How long have you been with President Cheng?"
Yu Lou: "Several years, isn't that enough?"
Daqi: "There's something I'm not sure if I should say. My secretary, Pingjia, told me it. Of course, it's also what I wanted to say."
Yu Lou smiled and said, "Go ahead and say it, it's alright."
Daqi: "How could President Cheng treat you like that?"
Yu Lou: "How will you treat me?"
Daqi: "I just wanted you to come and keep me company..."
Yu Lou: "Little Tong, you're not the first person he asked me to keep company."
Daqi smiled and said, "I guessed it too."
Yu Lou: "Do you think I'm cheap?"
Daqi: "No, no, no. That's not what I meant. Sister Xiao, you misunderstood. Sigh, everyone has their own way of living, I don't know what to say."
Yu Lou: "I should say that President Cheng has been kind to me. That's why I've been holding back all these years."
Daqi: "You're just going to keep putting up with this?"
Yu Lou: "Xiao Tong, I always thought all men were pretty much the same. Sister Xiao, don't laugh at me for telling you the truth. Actually, I've been very lonely all these years. I used to really like Cheng Renji. He's rich and generous. Until he made me sleep with other men... Those men all liked me when they saw me, haha. But they only wanted my body. Officials or businessmen, they were all pretty much the same."
Daqi laughed: "I'm about the same. Actually, Sister Xiao, your charm is indeed irresistible to most men."
Xiao Yulou: "That day, when you took Secretary Xu's hand and put her back in the car, I was really envious of her."
Daqi: "What do you envy about her?"
Xiao Yulou: "I've met a good boss, at least he knows how to cherish women! Unlike President Cheng, who sometimes likes me and sometimes treats me like a commodity to be traded."
Daqi: "You don't have to listen to him, do you?"
Xiao Yulou: "I don't know why I listened to him so much. I did whatever he told me to do. I never disobeyed him! Maybe it's because I've never met a truly good man, a man who is responsible for a woman. I'll tell you later. Thank you for the coffee today. I should go back now!"
Daqi: "Okay, I'll take you home!" Yulou nodded and asked with a smile, "Are you going to the nightclub with President Cheng again tonight?" Daqi nodded and said, "I didn't agree to let him touch Pingjia last time, so I guess it's to make up for it." Yulou smiled and said, "You're really smart. You protected your woman without offending him." Daqi laughed and said, "It was all forced upon me. I'm still afraid of him and don't dare to offend him. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't even bother with them."
Yu Lou: "No matter what, you still cherish your woman! Xiao Tong, let me ask you a question. Do you really like me?"
Daqi smiled and had Yulou bring her ear close to his mouth. He whispered, "Any man would fall in love with you at first sight, and I'm no exception. But I dare not like you anymore."
Yu Lou: "Why?"
Daqi: "I'm afraid of offending President Cheng! Also, I still stick to my principles and won't use Pingjia to exchange for you."
Yu Lou smiled slightly and said, "If I were willing to be your secretary, would you accept me?"
Daqi still said softly, "I won't accept it. Because if she becomes my secretary, I'll often take advantage of her. If you don't believe me, go ask Pingjia. She's been taken advantage of by me ever since she joined my company."
Da Qi had a gut feeling that Xiao Yulou seemed to have a crush on him. Haha, how wonderful! But he still wanted to be careful, lest he be tricked; it wouldn't be good if President Cheng found out.
Yu Lou: "Every boss is lustful, that's normal. Secretary Xu is so beautiful, it's natural that you would take advantage of her."
Daqi: "In my company, my secretary serves only me. I don't allow my female secretaries to get married or have other men. My secretary's only man is me!"
Yu Lou: "You're so authoritarian, in that respect you're just like President Cheng!"
Daqi: "So, you're not suitable to be my secretary. I can say without exaggeration that my female secretary is like my personal maid. She has to do whatever I tell her to do, and she can't go against my wishes in the slightest. I even spanked Pingjia's bottom once, and she only let her go after she begged for mercy."
Yu Lou: "You don't understand women. Actually, women like to be managed by men. As long as that man truly loves her, she's willing to listen to him in everything. I think Pingjia is that kind of woman. Xiao Tong, if I'm also willing to listen to you in everything, would you be willing to take me on as your secretary?" Da Qi laughed: "Of course, I'll be working with Sister Xiao every day." Xiao Yu Lou chuckled, her smile exceptionally charming and captivating. She said: "Xiao Tong, I'll start working at your company tomorrow!"
"No way?" Da Qi looked at Xiao Yulou in astonishment, unable to believe his ears. He had only been joking with her earlier. He never expected her to take it seriously.
Yu Lou: "I'm not joking with you. I've been thinking about this for a while now. I've figured it out, and I think I should leave Cheng Renji. It's up to you whether you dare to take me in?"
Daqi: "Of course I dare to accept it, but the reward I'll give you will be much lower, and I'm very authoritarian..." Yulou lightly kissed Daqi and said, "Okay, President Tong, Sister Xiao, I'll listen to whatever you say." Daqi chuckled and said, "Alright, then I order you to kiss me again!" Yulou's face flushed slightly, and she pouted her red lips, bringing them close to Daqi's lips. The two kissed in the coffee shop. Although there were waiters and other customers drinking coffee nearby, Daqi wasn't afraid at all. He directly pushed his tongue into the woman's mouth and kissed her passionately. Yulou also passionately returned his kiss. Their tongues began to "fight," sometimes battling in the woman's mouth, sometimes playing around in Daqi's mouth.
Daqi was overjoyed, but he knew that if he really let Yulou work for his company, he would definitely offend Cheng Renji. Therefore, he released Yulou and said, "Yulou, you really don't want to stay with President Cheng anymore?" She nodded. Daqi had no choice but to say, "Let's get in the car first, I'll take you home!" After leaving the coffee shop, the two got into the car. While taking Yulou home, Daqi said to her, "Sister Xiao, what will President Cheng think if he finds out you're really working for me?" Yulou said, "Whatever he thinks. He doesn't treat me like a human being, why should I help him? What, you don't dare to hire me?" Daqi thought for a moment and said, "No, it's just that I feel it's a pity to lose the opportunity to cooperate with him. After all, it's a project worth tens of millions. Can we think of a win-win solution?" Yulou said, "What win-win solution?" Daqi said, "One is that you don't work there anymore, which I agree with. The other is that you find another job, I mean you don't work for me for the time being. What do you think?" Yulou said with some disappointment, "Xiao Tong..." "Can't you see how I feel about you? I don't want to be disappointed again. You're the only man who hasn't disappointed me too much..." Daqi had no choice but to say, "How about this, you stay home for a while, and I'll support you. But you don't have to work at my company. After all, the opportunity to cooperate with him is very important to me. To be honest, I could support you even if there were three of you. Why don't you just not go to work?" Yulou then whispered, "But, it's so boring not to work, staying at home all day?" Daqi said directly, "Sister Xiao, it would be such a pity to lose an opportunity to earn more than 20 million. It might be the biggest opportunity of my life. So, I'm willing to support you, even if it's for several years. Don't worry, I treat you like my own flesh and blood, and I won't let any other man touch a hair on your head!" As they talked, they arrived at Xiao Yulou's home. She lived in a studio apartment. Yu Lou took the initiative and said to Da Qi, "Let's go upstairs for a cup of tea." Da Qi checked the time and said, "Tonight I have to deal with President Cheng, and I also have to rush to Sister Pan's and my business partner's place because I need to entertain President Cheng tonight. What do you think of my suggestion?" Xiao Yu Lou smiled and said, "Anyway, I'm not going back to Wan'an. I'll resign in the next few days." Da Qi turned her cheek and kissed her lightly for a while, saying, "Sister Xiao, you can't go back to Wan'an. From now on, you're my woman. I've liked you for a long time, but I just didn't dare to tell you. I'll go and discuss with my friends to find you a temporary job. In order to cooperate with Cheng Renji, I'm sorry to trouble you for a while. Don't worry, you won't cost much, and I can support you!" Yu Lou nodded gently and said, "Then I'll avoid President Cheng for now. I'll listen to you. But, come and see me when you have time, okay?" Da Qi stroked her large breasts for a while and said, "Don't worry, you're also one of my dream girls. I'll come and see you whenever I have time!" Yu Lou smiled slightly and got out of the car and went upstairs. Daqi was overjoyed. He watched Yulou leave for a while before driving directly to the "Music Sunshine Wine House" where Pan Qiong was. He didn't eat dinner at home; he called Qiwen and told her he had something to discuss with Pan Qiong. The fairy gave him another round of instructions: drink less and come home early.
At that moment, Daqi and Pan Qiong were having dinner at a restaurant, just the two of them. They had arranged to meet Cheng Renji at 8 PM that evening. Naturally, Cheng Renji had driven himself to the nightclub. Daqi and Sister Pan chatted as they ate.
Daqi: "Sister Pan, thank you so much for finding me and cooperating with me. Everything is going very well now. But there's one thing I'd like to discuss with you."
Pan Qiong: "Why are you suddenly so serious?"
Daqi: "Don't be upset if you hear this, but I want to start my own company."
Pan Qiong: "You mean you're not going to cooperate with me anymore?"
Daqi nodded and said, "You could say that."
Pan Qiong: "Can you tell me why? We've always had a great working relationship. In less than a year, I alone have earned hundreds of thousands, and you've earned quite a bit too." Da Qi nodded and said, "The company is still small, so naturally we need partners, but now you and I can both run our own businesses. I've always wanted to own my own company."
Pan Qiong nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. So how do you plan to handle it? After all, with your current strength, you can indeed start your own company. Whether it's brand recognition or registered capital, you are fully capable of being independent. I can't stop you."
Daqi: "I will return all the 500,000 yuan you gave me. The profits from these four construction sites will be distributed according to the current shareholding ratio. In addition, I will give you 200,000 yuan as compensation. What do you think? I won't let you suffer a loss!"
Upon hearing this, Pan Qiong exclaimed, "What exception is there? 200,000 for me? That much?" Da Qi nodded and smiled, "I told you, I would never let you suffer a loss." Pan Qiong smiled slightly, "It seems we are definitely not going to cooperate. Because your proposal is quite advantageous to me. But when a partner offers you such a high price just to break up the partnership, it means that the cooperation is over."
Daqi admired Pan Qiong greatly. He thought she was indeed a knowledgeable nightclub girl, much smarter than the average woman of the night.
Pan Qiong added, "Little brother, over the years, our relationship can be described as that of siblings. But I know you are a wild dragon, not something to be confined to a pond. I'm begging you this once. I can break up our partnership, and the conditions for breaking up will be as you say, which I completely agree to. But, can you grant me one request?"
Daqi smiled and said, "Sister, you say it. It's better if we talk directly."
Pan Qiong smiled and said, "I would like to work for your new company. I will not own any shares; I will just be a regular employee who receives a monthly salary."
Daqi nodded and said, "That's no problem. I can appoint you as the head of the public relations department in the new company. You'll continue to lead the company's public relations work, and your annual salary will be 30% higher than it is now. If there are any major projects, I'll give you additional bonuses. As long as our cooperation goes smoothly and we dissolve the partnership, everything is negotiable." Pan Qiong smiled and said, "You have such profound wisdom at such a young age. I really admire you! Okay, let's do it that way." Daqi continued, "Don't worry, if the company I own continues to grow, you can enjoy the treatment of a vice president. I guarantee that among all employees, your benefits will be the best, including your salary." Pan Qiong was overjoyed and said several times, "Okay, okay. I'll still do public relations work; that's my forte. As for the salary, you, as the president, can decide that."
Chapter 193 Visiting the Three Women
Pan Qiong knew in her heart that Da Qi wouldn't treat her unfairly. She was a smart woman; it was better to agree to the breakup, as she could reap substantial benefits. Otherwise, if Da Qi continued to run another company, she would gain nothing.
Daqi was also very happy because he could finally own the company independently. More importantly, all the future profits would be his alone, not some "40/60 or 30/70 split." After clinking glasses with Pan Qiong, he was led by her to the nightclub's lounge to rest. They were all waiting for Cheng Renji's arrival.
Around 7 PM, Cheng Renji and his driver arrived. Daqi and Pan Qiong escorted him into the nightclub's VIP room. Unlike before, this time Daqi brought Cheng Renji and his driver; he himself did not accompany him. Pan Qiong was somewhat...
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"Little brother, why don't you go in and have some fun? The girls are pretty good today." Daqi chuckled and said, "Never mind, I don't really want to hang out with President Cheng. Let his driver go with him. Sister, I have something to do and I have to go home. You can pay for all their expenses first, and collect them from the company's finance department tomorrow." Pan Qiong smiled and said, "That's easy. It seems there's been a subtle change in your relationship with President Cheng."
Da Qi sighed and said, "It's just business cooperation left. I'll be going now. If President Cheng asks, just say I have an emergency at home and let him have fun." Pan Qiong nodded without saying anything.
Daqi drove his own carriage to the Rongzhou Diwei Apartment, where Ma'er, Ye Huan, and Zheng Jie were already there. Upon seeing a man, Ye Huan and Zheng Jie immediately ran up to him and asked for kisses, while Ma'er was much more composed. However, she ended up being embraced and kissed by Daqi for a while. The four of them sat down on the sofa in the living room.
Daqi: "Are you all alright?"
Horse: "I'm just like that. I'm naturally happy that you're here. Otherwise, life would be like plain water, without any waves."
Ye Huan: "Master, I have some good news to tell you."
Daqi: "What is it? Tell me quickly, let me have something to say."
Ye Huan: "Next week I will be representing the Dance Academy in their large-scale ballet performance, which will be Swan Lake. This time it will be the full performance."
Daqi said happily, "That's great! Aren't you from the music academy? How come you're representing the dance academy in the performance?"
Zheng Jie chimed in, "Huan'er dances very well. She was spotted by a coach when she went to train in the professional training class at the dance academy. Her coach said that Huan'er dances better than anyone else in their dance academy. It's just a pity..."
Daqi: "What's the pity?"
Ye Huan: "There's nothing to regret. I'm not from the dance academy; they just had me play one of the little swans, not the princess."