Section 157

A hearty voice came over.

"Well, this is truly a rarity. A busy man like Brother Xu actually contacting me."

"Brother Chu, stop making fun of me. What busy man? I've just been sitting around with nothing to do lately…"

Xu Hao let out a ha-ha and began the usual round of mutual corporate flattery.

"On the contrary, how many big business deals has Brother Chu negotiated lately?"

"It's all small stuff. I heard Brother Xu has been making quite a few big moves lately. Your real estate business was doing so well, and I see it trending upwards even more—what made you think of transitioning?"

"You shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket, right? I'm just taking precautions now. In case the market changes in the future and real estate slumps, I'll have other industries to choose from."

Hearing this, Chu Xiong couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Xu Hao truly lived up to his reputation as a legendary figure who started from scratch and built a ten-billion-yuan group.

His handling of affairs was swift and decisive.

After some polite pleasantries, Xu Hao bared his fangs.

"Brother Chu, long time no see. When can we get together for some tea? Every time I listen to Brother Xiong's insights, I benefit immensely."

"Brother Xu, stop singing my praises. Your views on the business world are even more accurate than mine…"

Chu Xiong also returned the mutual corporate flattery.

Thinking about calling his son back tonight, along with his "wife" Yao Xinrui, for a family banquet,

his heart stirred.

"As it happens, I also wanted to taste tea and discuss the Dao with Brother Xu. How about this… My family is hosting a family banquet tonight, why doesn't Brother Xu come over as well?"

"Wouldn't that be inappropriate? It's your family banquet; it wouldn't be right for an outsider like me to go."

"What's inappropriate about it? While we call it a family banquet, it's just my son and a few others anyway, and besides, Brother Xu isn't an outsider…"

"Well… alright then."

Inside a luxurious office,

Chu Xiong hung up the phone with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

His relationship with Xu Hao was already pretty good, but it would be even better if they could get closer.

Previously, Xu Hao ran real estate and had no business intersections with their Chu family.

Now, Xu Hao intended to transition.

Furthermore, his very first target for transformation was the new energy industry.

This coincided precisely with the electronics company managed by his wife.

A good relationship would facilitate better cooperation.

It was true that they already stood at the apex of the Shanghai business circle, but they still needed to huddle together for warmth…

Close cooperation would also help them cope with sudden crises.

Thinking about deepening their relationship, Chu Xiong couldn't help but think of Xu Hao's seven daughters.

Matching any one of them together would do.

Xu Hao: "You're daydreaming!"

His daughters belonged to him, and no one could take them away.

Xu Hao's seven daughters were all devastatingly beautiful, more than enough to match his own son.

But…

Thinking of his own good-for-nothing son, he didn't match up to them at all.

Chu Xiong shook his head.

He was his son after all, so no matter what, he still had to bring it up.

As for whether it would work out or not, it would depend on his useless son's own fortune.

Noon—

Xu Fangfei was brought to a coffee shop by a woman and sat there for the entire morning.

There was still no sign of Xu Hao.

Just when she thought she was being played with, the woman brought her to a private room in a restaurant.

She finally saw Xu Hao in the private room.

With a "bang," the door of the private room closed.

Only two people were left inside.

Xu Hao looked at her and beckoned with his hand.

"Come over and eat together…"

Xu Fangfei walked closer and saw a large table filled to the brim with exotic delicacies and delicious food.

Every single dish was exquisitely crafted and undoubtedly extraordinarily expensive.

Even though her family wasn't short of money and she had eaten plenty of delicacies, she had never seen such exquisitely prepared dishes.

Xu Fangfei felt nervous in her heart.

She didn't know why Xu Hao was looking for her.

Feeling apprehensive, she walked over to the dining table and sat down, hesitating for a long time before daring to touch the chopsticks.

"What are you standing there stunned for? Eat…"

Seeing her in a daze, Xu Hao greeted her and began eating on his own.

Having spent the entire afternoon at the coffee shop, Xu Fangfei was indeed a bit hungry.

Smelling the mouth-watering delicacies in front of her, she swallowed her saliva, picked up her chopsticks, and placed a piece of seafood into her mouth.

Her eyes suddenly lit up.

The spicy fragrance stimulated her taste buds.

It was too delicious.

Her nervous mood eased slightly, and she picked up her chopsticks again, eating in small bites.

Gradually, she wasn't quite as afraid of Xu Hao anymore.

Xu Fangfei asked with some trepidation,

"I wonder what President Xu is looking for me for…"

Xu Hao did not respond to her words, but instead asked in turn,

"Do you know Li Yunshu?"

"We are classmates."

"How is your relationship?"

Hearing Xu Hao's question, Xu Fangfei opened her mouth, hesitating and not daring to speak.

She didn't know what attitude Xu Hao held toward Li Yunshu.

"Just speak directly. I want to hear the truth; it's not like I'm going to eat you…"

Since it had been put that way, Xu Fangfei let go of her worries a little.

She immediately recounted the grudges and grievances between the two of them.

After finishing, she cautiously looked toward Xu Hao.

Finding that his expression was as calm as ever, she finally let out a sigh of relief.

"I've taken a fancy to her. I wonder if you have any way to help me win her over?"

Xu Hao had originally intended to ask her for direct help.

He had planned to let her continue causing trouble for the female lead Li Yunshu, so that he could step in and help at a critical moment.

Fervently farming the female lead's favorability.

Upon hearing Xu Fangfei finish telling the story between the two of them, he changed his mind…

This vicious supporting actress knew the female lead very well, so he wanted to ask her if she had any good suggestions.

The reason Xu Hao did not receive Xu Fangfei in the morning was precisely because he was waiting for her investigative dossier.

The investigation showed—

Xu Fangfei was a vain girl who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and wanted to sell herself off for a high price.

Girls like this made up the majority of society.

You couldn't expect every girl to be as noble in character as the female lead.

All in all,

this girl named Xu Fangfei still had a certain degree of self-respect.