Chapter 330: Showdown, bottom line, first meeting Gu Jia
For Wang Manni, dining with a rich man worth hundreds of millions or even billions in such a mansion worth hundreds of millions is really the first time for a big girl to get into a sedan chair.
So even though she cooked the food herself, she didn't dare to move her chopsticks, and she mostly watched Zhou Chen eat secretly.
When she saw Zhou Chen eating very seriously, she felt even more satisfied. She had no confidence in her cooking skills. She felt that someone like Zhou Chen must have eaten all kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas. Her home-cooked food
The food is probably hard for Zhou Chen to like.
But Zhou Chen ate it with gusto and didn't dislike it at all, which made her feel very happy.
"I look good when I eat?"
The sudden words made Wang Manni's face turn red and she was very embarrassed.
"You made it yourself, why do you only eat such a small amount to lose weight?"
"No, the main reason is that I'm not hungry yet."
In fact, how could she still have the appetite to eat in this place? Aren't the men here nice? Aren't the houses nice?
Zhou Chen didn't say anything more and continued to eat.
Wang Manni's cooking is indeed average. Anyway, based on Zhou Chen's years of experience, it is a real home-cooked dish. It has no special characteristics, but it is not unpalatable.
After eating, Zhou Chen was not polite and said directly: "Since you don't want to eat, let's sit over there and chat."
Of course Wang Manni had no objection and followed Zhou Chen to sit on the sofa in the living room.
Unlike Zhou Chen who sat down casually, Wang Manni seemed very reserved. Even after such a long time, she was still restless.
"Is it very profitable to sell luxury goods stores like you do?" Zhou Chen asked.
Wang Manni replied: "You can't make much money, unless you meet big customers, but this is some hard-earned money. In a place like Shanghai, it is barely enough to live on."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Every industry earns hard-earned money. With your conditions, if you do a live broadcast, you might make more than you do selling luxury goods."
Wang Manni is really good-looking. She can earn a lot of money just by looking good, singing casually, acting cute or whatever. After all, she is in sales, and being able to speak well is definitely not a problem.
"I really can't do that. I'm not used to live broadcasting in front of people. It feels a bit fake. If my parents find out, they will probably beat me to death."
"That's the truth. The older generation really can't accept live broadcasts like that."
"You are in sales, so you should have good eyesight. Look at me, what do you think I do?"
Zhou Chen's question made Wang Manni fall into deep thought. She asked tentatively: "Finance?"
In her mind, finance seems to be the most profitable.
"Haha, I have done it before, but this is not what I am doing now..."
Zhou Chen and Wang Manni started chatting like this. They chatted for more than half an hour. Zhou Chen's knowledge and conversation made Wang Manni look at her with suspicion.
Although she didn't understand a lot of what Zhou Chen said, she still had an unclear feeling. The man in front of her seemed to be covered in mystery. No matter where she said, Zhou Chen could pick up the words. She
His little knowledge was really too shallow when placed in front of Zhou Chen.
If she thought Zhou Chen was just rich before, now she had to admit that Zhou Chen was better than any man of the same age she had ever seen.
In front of Zhou Chen, she was like a Cinderella, disgraced and worthless. If it weren't for Zhou Chen's shopping, they would never have crossed paths in their lives.
"Well, there seems to be something missing."
After chatting for so long, Zhou Chen seemed to remember something, and then stood up: "Please wait for a while."
Wang Manni didn't know why, but soon saw Zhou Chen bring a bottle of red wine and put it on the coffee table.
"Can you open red wine? Open it and drink some together."
Wang Manni panicked. She felt something was wrong even though she was drinking at a man's house. Could it be that Zhou Chen had thoughts about her?
Seeing that Wang Manni didn't do anything, Zhou Chen asked deliberately: "What? You think this wine doesn't suit your taste, it doesn't matter, I still have a lot in the wine cabinet, I can take you to choose."
"No, no, it's not about the wine, it's just, just."
"That means you think the person is wrong and you don't want to drink with me?" Zhou Chen continued to launch an offensive.
"You misunderstood. That's not what I meant. What I meant was that I haven't gotten off work yet. If I drink now, it won't be easy to go back later."
Wang Manni quickly explained that it was indeed true that she was not off work because she was usually the last one to leave in the store.
Zhou Chen said: "It's okay. If you don't want to go back, you don't have to go back. Just stay here. I have many empty rooms here. You can choose one."
"ah?"
These words almost made Wang Manni break her guard. How about it being so sudden and direct?
Zhou Chen had been staring at Wang Manni, looking at her expression, and found that she was just surprised, but did not refuse immediately, so he knew it in his heart.
"Why, you think I'm not good enough here and I'm not worthy of you?"
Facing Zhou Chen's burning eyes, Wang Manni's heart suddenly beat very fast, but she also felt a little uncomfortable.
"Mr. Zhou, have you misunderstood? I am not the kind of person you think I am?"
Even the title changed back, as if he was really angry.
Zhou Chen asked back: "Do you think I treat you as that kind of person?"
Wang Manni explained with a serious expression: "Although I am just a salesperson, I also have my own bottom line and dignity. I will not betray myself for money."
"Sometimes the more inferior a person is, the more they will emphasize themselves. I never said you were that kind of person. It was you who put yourself in that position."
"I don't."
Zhou Chen said: "Everything depends on your own will. It is undeniable that I do have a good impression of you. If you are willing, you can stay tonight."
Wang Manni stood up and said, "Mr. Zhou, I know that a little person like me is worthless in your eyes, but I also have my own bottom line. I can run errands for you and cook for you, but if you
If you think I am a casual person, you are wrong."
Seeing Wang Manni getting excited, Zhou Chen said calmly: "I don't think you are a casual person, and I will not be with anyone who is casual. As I just said, I have a good impression of you.
I think we can continue to develop and stay with me. I guarantee that what you gain will far exceed what you lose. Oh, no, you won't lose anything."
Wang Manni's face was ugly. She did have thoughts about Zhou Chen, but what she wanted was to become Zhou Chen's girlfriend, or to marry into a wealthy family like Zhou Chen, instead of casually spending the night at Zhou Chen's house and becoming a
A lover of no status, or in other words, not even a lover.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry. I've stayed here long enough. There's still work in the store, so I'll go back first."
Wang Manni wanted to leave, but Zhou Chen didn't stop him. He just said slowly: "Go back and think about it carefully. Opportunities don't come every day. I'm a person who can tell you the truth. What I ask you to pay is not much, and I won't."
I prevent you from getting married and having children, but what I can give you is definitely something you can never imagine in your life."
He didn't know if Wang Manni was just pretending to refuse, or if she was actually a little angry in her heart, he didn't care.
Isn't it his malicious speculation? How can a sales counter sister like Wang Manni, who faces wealthy customers every day, still be able to maintain her integrity after a few years?
It's simply a fantasy, it's impossible.
Zhou Chen was just testing today. If Wang Manni really resisted and even left with a lot of curses, then he would have other ways to deal with it, but he might be a little meaner.
Wang Manni's attitude showed resistance, but it was more of a pretense, so Zhou Chen did not take advantage of the situation to force her, but was prepared to give her some time to buffer.
Wang Manni was a little moved, but she still insisted. She understood men, and sometimes the less they got, the more they wanted them. Since Zhou Chen had thoughts about her, this was her capital.
In the end, Wang Manni left, but Zhou Chen was not disappointed. Instead, he showed a meaningful smile. He was sure that Wang Manni was already moved, but she still wanted more.
In this case, he will take action.
After Wang Manni came out of Junyue Mansion, she kept taking deep breaths. Just now she almost couldn't help but pounce on Zhou Chen.
Although she didn't know what Zhou Chen would give her, judging from her two contacts with Zhou Chen, the other person was obviously not a stingy person. As long as she nodded, she might get a lot tomorrow.
It's just that she restrained herself, not that she didn't want it, or that she was really noble, but that she wanted more.
"It's a pity that although he has a crush on me, he just wants to get me, but I won't give up."
Zhou Chen wants himself, which in Wang Manni's opinion is a kind of capital. If she wants to get more, it depends on whether she has the ability. If she can become Zhou Chen's official palace, then that's not what she wants.
Just something.
If Zhou Chen knew her thoughts, he would definitely sneer at her. This woman really loves to fantasize.
When I returned to the store, it was already past eight o'clock. Most of the salespeople in the store had left, and only the deputy store manager remained.
As the deputy store manager, she usually leaves early, but this time she wanted to wait for news from Wang Manni, so she stayed in the store and waited.
"Manni, you are finally back."
"Deputy store manager, why haven't you gone back yet?"
"I'm waiting for you. Why have you been gone for so long? Is that possible?"
The deputy store manager showed a meaningful smile. To be honest, this kind of thing is nothing new in their line of work. It is just a matter of exposure or not.
Wang Manni quickly explained: "Deputy store, it's okay, you misunderstood. Mr. Zhou's nanny was not here, so he asked me to cook a meal for him."
The deputy store manager looked up and down, and then did not say more on this issue. Instead, he asked: "How about it? Is the 20th floor of Grand Hyatt Residence particularly luxurious?"
Recalling Zhou Chen's house, Wang Manni exclaimed: "It's not just luxurious. I've never seen such a magnificent house in my entire life. The cloakroom inside is bigger than my bedroom, and the rest of it is bigger than my bedroom."
Not to mention things like that.”
"Of course, he is the helmsman of the Zhou family, a family of medicinal herbs in East China, and a famous tycoon in Shanghai. The house in Junyue Mansion is probably one of his many houses."
"Deputy store, do you know Zhou Chen's identity?"
The deputy store manager nodded and said, "Well, I just communicated with the store manager and found out his identity based on the house in Junyue Mansion. This person is from the Zhou family."
"Zhou Chen is a medicinal herb family that has existed since the Republic of China. It has a history of more than a hundred years and has always been a famous medicinal herb dealer in East China. The Huaxing Group controlled by the Zhou family has assets of more than 10 billion, but this is probably Zhou Jiaming.
The wealth on the surface may be deeper behind the scenes, and the Zhou family is a famous wealthy family in the Magic City."
A family that can be called a wealthy family requires at least decades and generations of hard work. Only a family that has been passed down for several generations and has not been left behind can be called a wealthy family.
Wang Manni was really shocked when she heard that Zhou Chen's assets exceeded tens of billions. He was many times richer than she imagined, and his background was more noble than she thought.
The deputy store manager continued: "Actually, how rich he is has little to do with us. It is you, Manni, who is a super big customer. You have to hold on to it."
Wang Manni thought that she had just rejected Zhou Chen, and she didn't know if Zhou Chen would be offended, so she could only reluctantly respond: "I understand."
Seeing that Wang Manni was a little distracted, the deputy store manager emphasized again: "Manni, you have to be more serious. Did you know that Mr. Zhou just called the store and recharged 10 million in our store.
"
"What, ten million?"
Wang Manni exclaimed loudly. Although there are VIP customers in their store, almost no one can recharge. They basically check out on the spot when buying things. At most, they check out in advance. People like Zhou Chen recharge 10 million at a time.
, it is definitely the first time in history.
Wouldn’t it be nice to deposit 10 million in the bank to earn interest?
"Yes, that's why I let you grasp it. There are many big customers who come to our store, but big customers as generous as Mr. Zhou are really rare. If you can rely on such big customers, you
From now on, you really don’t have to worry about performance anymore.”
The deputy store manager told Wang Manni sincerely that she was older than Wang Manni and more realistic than Wang Manni. If she could meet such a big customer, she would have no problem doing anything.
Wang Manni was so depressed that she didn't know how to answer. How could she not know this truth? It's just that she had more ideas and greater ambitions. She was no longer satisfied with her achievements, she even wanted to become a rich wife.
"We will have new products coming to our store tomorrow. Please contact Mr. Zhou to see if he is interested and deposit 10 million with us. We must provide him with God-like service."
Wang Manni could only nod and said: "Well, I will work hard."
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When Zhou Chen got up the next day, Yang's mother had already cleaned up the dining room and kitchen and made breakfast for him.
"Mama Yang, I'll be back for lunch at noon. Let's make some Huaiyang dishes today."
"Okay, Master."
Mother Yang's ability to work in the Zhou family for twenty years is not only due to her hard work and diligence, she is also an excellent cook and is good at various cuisines.
Zhou Chen still has to go to the company today, because yesterday Lao Qian had mobilized the personnel department to select a new secretary for him. They would screen them in the morning and ask him to go and select them in person in the afternoon.
After all, he is a secretary. Professionalism is important, but eye-catching is equally important.
But today he was not driving by himself, but by his driver, Yang Ma's son, Cao Chengrui.
Cao Chengrui is the original driver, and his personality is very similar to Yang's mother. He is diligent and never gossips. He is a boring gourd.
Because of this personality and Yang's mother, the original person trusted him very much and has been his driver for the past few years.
Cao Chengrui had been waiting for him at the gate of Junyue Mansion early, so Zhou Chen did not go to the underground parking lot, but took the elevator to the first floor and prepared to leave from the lobby.
As a high-end community, there are no residents on the first floor of Junyue Mansion, but people from the property management are stationed there, which is somewhat similar to the front desk service of a star-rated hotel.
"Mr. Zhou."
When Zhou Chen walked to the lobby, the staff immediately greeted him respectfully when they saw him.
The property staff who have been working at Junyue Mansion all year round are familiar with the various owners of Junyue Mansion. Even people like Zhou Chen who rarely appear in public can be recognized immediately.
Zhou Chen just nodded at them, did not speak, and continued walking towards the door.
Just when he was about to reach the door, suddenly a small figure rushed over and was about to hit him the next moment.
Zhou Chen had quick eyes and quick hands, and quickly stretched out his hand to support the little figure who rushed over.
"Children, don't run around in crowded places. You may bump into people."
Zhou Chen, who has been a pediatrician for decades, truly loves children. Seeing the little boy who had not yet come to his senses, he said with a smile.
At the same time, a man and a woman walked in from the door, ran over, and squatted down at the same time. The woman even nervously supported the little boy.
"Ziyan, how's it going? Didn't you hit me?"
"Mom, I'm fine."
At this time, several property staff from behind also ran over quickly.
"Mr. Zhou, are you okay?"
When two staff members, a man and a woman, saw a family of three squatting down, they immediately asked: "Sister Jia, is Ziyan okay?"
When the woman heard this, she stood up. She first replied: "Zi Yan is fine."
Then he said to Zhou Chen apologetically: "Sir, we didn't take good care of the child, so we almost hit you. I'm really sorry."
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "It's okay. As a child, it's natural to be naughty. Just try to be more careful in the future."
Listening to the name of the property, he had vaguely guessed the identities of the family of three.
At this time, the property staff opened his mouth and introduced: "Sister Jia, this Mr. Zhou is also the owner of our Junyue Mansion. He lives above you, on the twentieth floor."
Then he introduced Zhou Chen: "Mr. Zhou, this is Sister Jia and her husband and child. They are residents on the twelfth floor and are preparing to move in today."
Gu Jia's eyes lit up when she heard that Zhou Chen was also the owner. The reason why she spent a huge amount of money to move to Junyue Mansion was firstly to give her son a good start, and secondly because of the environment here.
As a high-end community, the owners of Junyue Mansion must be industry leaders, and the worst ones must be rich. If you can get to know these people, you may be able to bring benefits to their company.
So she smiled and said: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, my name is Gu Jia. This is my husband Xu Huanshan and my son Xu Ziyan. I almost bumped into you just now. I'm really sorry."
"really."
When Zhou Chen heard Gu Jia's self-introduction, he knew clearly that his guess was indeed correct, this woman was Gu Jia.